2 150 539 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/d1cd40624d43530913791001a4c3c985.pdf 000bd3c04386d909d168a09f7d85e808 PDF Text Text http: / / ww2.csusm.edu / pride / California State University, San Marcos V ol. V II N o. 5 / Monday, September 27, 1999 Disastrous Turnout for CSUSM's Tenth Anniversary Open House Track Event a Success Fatimah Cruz-Young PRIDE STAFF WRITER Imani Rupert PRIDE STAFF WRITER Sunday, September 19, 1999 marked a historic event for CSUSM—the first annual Cougar Chase. Because of our new track, the university could host an event such as the Cougar Chase, a fivekilometer course to either walk or run. Mazario Romaro, a San Marcos resident, won the 5K race. His running time was 14:55. When asked about the race he said, "It was a fun course and I loved the race." He said that he could have run a longer race in San Diego, but he chose to support CSUSM. Romaro trained for the Cougar Chase by running fifty tofifty-fivemiles per week. He also runs for the Adidas team. from CSUSM's otherwise enjoy- or within ear shot of the Dome, able event. the Civic Youth Orchestra, conducted by Robert Gilson, played The CSUSM Tenth a lovely array of classical pieces. Anniversary Open House was meant to be a celebration of the Participants seeking more campus as part of the local com- than food and song were given a munity. It was also a chance for chance to attend a variety of short the community to learn more informational workshops. The about CSUSM and enjoy the workshops covered such topics day's festivities. Much entertain- as "Getting what you want from ment was at the forefront of the the World Wide Web" to open house, ranging from "Journalism at CSUSM: The CSUSM's Ballet Folklorico Workings of the Pride." One Dancers, in their colorful cos- workshop gave students the tumes, to the contagious drums opportunity to hear our very own and cymbals of the San Diego Professor Carlos von Son from Lucky Lion Dancers. For those the Spanish Department read one The festivities were so poorly lucky enough to be present inside of his short stories. He explained planned that hardly anyone was 11tMM l lisiiil ' T'C^t 1 i on campus to enjoy the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of CSUSM. The planners failed to take into account another important local community function scheduled for the same day—Escondido's Grape Day Parade, an event that drew thousands, While the lawn area just outside University Hall was occupied by more entertainers than spectators, the downtown area of Escondido was filled with people, leading many to the conclusion that it wasn't just the weather that kept people away A woeful turnout marred last Saturday's Tenth Anniversary Open House. The campus was blighted by cloudy skies, the threat of a few raindrops, and a minuscule number of people in attendance. Joyfully decorated tents housed local community organizations, food vendors, and several stages from which music and dance were performed. Unfortunately, the aromatic smell of food, the sound of music, and the sight of skilled dancers tickled the senses of far too few. what the beauty of the Spanish language means to him, "[It is] the way it is used by its people." As the late afternoon approached, and the few people who were in attendance began to leave, the blues sounds of Jimmy and Jeannie Cheatham and the Sweet Baby Blues Band played several pieces. Finally, an early dusk fell over the almost vacant lawn as the Latin Jazz sounds of Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band played to close what should have been a grand event for the campus and the community. ?s Finishing second with a time of 15:00, was the head coach Steve Scott. The third finisher was Matthew Tomkins with a time of 16:18. Julieanne Empfil became the first female finisher with a time of ,17:36. Other runners with exceptional finishing titties l iidud^ Steve Nichols, a Political Science professor at CSUSM with a time of 19:58, Bob Mangrum, the philanthropist after whom the track was named, with a time of 22:28, and Yueling Chen, a gold medal racewalker winner who finished MikeSpangler race-walking the track at 23:28. PRIDE STAFF WRITER Due to the new bridge conAfter the Cougar Chase, there struction, students can expect varying amounts of heavy traffic S e e TRACK PG, 3 on Twin Oaks Valley Road for another 19 months, according to Joe Valedez, General Manager of Wier Construction Company. In This Issue Plans call for the current twolarie span over Freeway 78 to be replaced by six-lanes of trafficLetters to the Editors .....2 light-controlled modernity. The initial phases of construction are expected to last through June of "Cheer Squad".........,.. .....3 2000 and involve a new off ramp for travelers westbound on 78 and a three-lane bridge 60-feet Ask Psyche Fairy.. east and twelve feet higher than Mumford the current structure. Later plans Lettau Conceit see the old bridge being removed Campus Beat and a second three-lane bridge taking its place before finally the two new bridges are joined. "Tidbytes: Computing.,.".......5 Upon completion, the bridge "Brotherhood on Campus" will be "nearly identical to the Faculty Mentoring Program" bridge at 78 and Vista Way." JUNE HODGES / The Pride Twin Oaks Bridge Complete by June 2000 "Ballet Folklorico..."..............6 Lucie Aubrac "American Indian Students.,." "Civic Youth Orchestra" Calendar of Events. .......8 For those who are unaware of the complexity inherent in a project of this size, consider some of the agencies involved in making the bridge construction happen: Wier Construction won the bid for the bridge expansion project with a low quote of $8,827,888.00. SANDAG allocated the partial state funding for the project, CSUSM and the City of San Marcos lobbied for the additional funds to get the improvements done, Cal Trans set the scheduling, Weir Construction will build the bridges and freeway ramps, and the utility companies like Vallecitos Water District, San Diego Gas and Electric, and Cox Cable are all involved in various steps of the project. "It's like a marriage," said Valdez, "You have your good days and you have your bad days... but it all works out in the end." He added, "those guys at Cal Trans are some pretty sharp cats." road approaching the 78 funneled into one lane. Marie Stewart, Program Director for he ASI CSUSM Early Learning Center, had a front row seat for the inaction. "Pretty much the first day of classes we went out and—boom--saw one lane." Members of the CSUSM community who utilize the center's child care facilities were forced to avoid the traffic by parking at the neighboring Power Surge Cafe and then walking their children the remaining yards to the center along the sidewalk adjacent to the traffic. Commuters who use Twin Oaks Valley Road as their vital link to the freeway system felt the first three weeks of September creep along at a snail's pace when the section of Fortunately that has all changed, albeit temporarily. The barriers have recently rescinded and the turn lane for east-bound 78 has been re-opened. Earlier, when the lane closure caused the traffic to be at its. worst, Russell Decker, CSUSM's Director of Planning, _ Design and Construction, voiced the complaints of the university to the officials at the City of San Marcos. Decker refused to take credit for re-opening the road, saying simply, "I just added our names to the list of complaints already fielded by Cal Trans and the City of San Marcos." Decker emphasized that the University and the City of San Marcos "have a fantastic relationship; couldn't be better," adding that he and Alan Schuler, the city's Chief Engineer, hold two or three informal meetings a month just to keep each other informed of the rapid growth of the university and its host city. f PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride �Dear Editors: Thank you for printing Ramon Nava s letter. It is very important to have this discussion about the Tukwut. Our campus needs to seriously question whether or not it is performing an act of cultural insensitivity. ? If there is no guilt on the part of our university, fine. Then only an explanation is owed to the students about why we were kept in the dark about the mascot's previous name. However, if our university is found guilty of cultural insensitivity, then we need to know who wanted the change in mascot, why they wanted it, and how they went about their agenda for change. Most importantly, we need to know why the wonderful, culturally relevant story behind the Tukwut was kept a secret from the students both before and during the election. Maybe it is the case that whoever wanted the mascot changed simply was not aware of the Tukwut's significance. Wouldn't they then be innocent? No, just guilty of something else—not' taking our student elections seriousi. y If someone puts an issue on the ballot without carefully investigating its meaning and history, then s/he is sloppy or crafty. Either way, the person is assuming that the students aren't critical enough to eventually realize what has been done. Either way, they are assuming that students will not hold them accountable. Either way, they are assuming that students will not demand an explanation. Hmmm. . .our university's elections are sounding more and more like our state elections! Remember Prop. 209? There have been stories that the Tukwut (pronounced 'tookwoot) is indeed too difficult to pronounce. I don't buy that. I don't think pronouncing Tukwut is any bit as difficult as, say, getting across that bridge on Twin Oaks Valley Road. Orfindinga parking space here. Or being able to quickly get all the resources we need from our huge library's collection. No, I don't think that Tukwut is too difficult for CSUSM students to pronounce. Anyone who believes that it is too difficult for us is greatly underestimating our abilities. Another rumor I have heard floating around is that we had to change our mascot, for marketability. After all, we have a growing sports program to consider now, and it just won't do to have Tukwut as our mascot. We must change it to something more marketable. That way we can sell more shirts and cups and then be: why does our mascot have to be an American/English word in order for it to be tough or powerful? Isn't a mountain lion just as powerful, tough and admirable if it is named in American English or Luiseno? Don't get me wrong. I believe To say that it isn't would be very that sports programs are one of much in the tradition of our the best things that have hap- country's role as colonizer. pened to our school for a long time. However, I believe that if As for the sports teams, I think someone wants to change our it is safe to say that all their daily mascot, s/he should just be hon- hard work and dedication to the est about the reasons, which may team is enough to ensure their or may not appeal to the market pride. It seems like an underestiand capitalistic forces. My feel- mation of our athletes' dedicaing is that someone did want to tion and hard work to assume capitalize on our mascot. If that they couldn't be proud because is the case, then an explanation is their mascot was named with a owed to the students and also to Luiseno word. Who knows? the Luiseno Indians, if they even Maybe Tukwut would give them want one from our institution. even more reason to be proud. Looking at the history of geno- After all, our school is on land cide and denial ofrightsthat our that was taken from the Luisenos country and state have dealt the long ago by our government. Luisenos, it might be the case That the Luiseno Indians are still that they do not even want an alive as a people demonstrates explanation. the ultimate fighting spirit, to me. In brainstorming about the issue I have thought of one more Pride editors, I find all these reason perhaps why the mascot issues surrounding the Tukwut to was changed. Maybe whoever be very problematic and confusput it on the ballot felt that ing. Please address these issues Tukwut was not an appropriate in future editions of The Pride. I mascot because it doesn't sound feel that an editorial investigatough or masculine, or powerful. tion on the matter would greatly Or maybe s/he thought that our benefit our campus. Thank you! sports teams couldn't muster team pride under the mckname Michelle Jacob Tukwut. My questions would bumperstickers and you name it!!! Pretty soon our bookstore will be selling so much of that marketable product that we will be able to go to school tuitionfree!!! Dear Editors: From the car to class to the car, CSUSM's dilemma: WHERE is the campus community? Dear Editors: This university has become known for its use of groups, such as the Senior Experience program, to educate and expand the minds and views of its students. Additionally, the university also promotes diversity and acceptance regardless of race, gender, or religion by allowing the presence of the many different clubs on campus. With the passing of the fee referendum, the InterClub Council will have a I am delighted to see that you are speaking out about the torture that occurs at CSUSM. I have been a student enough years to truly experience the meaning behind CSUS&M. I have found it very frustrating dealing with the poorly planned and managed systems, such as admissions and parking, that plague students every day. It has come to the point that I will ask different people, who work for CSUS&M, the same question to attempt to get to the truth. Usually the third time around proves to be somewhat correct. It is also a shame that the administration at Cal State San Marcos does not fully appreciate and utilize the talented staff that work for them. There are some of the brightest and innovative people working for them, who could easily improve things, and yet they are not used. I think it is time that the administration realizes that what students encounter on a daily basis is ****. Without a good interface with the student, there might as well be no University at all. Keep up the good work. Keep telling the truth. Matt Thomas Dear Editors: The administration of this school ponders this very question as you read this article. Why is it that there is no "community" feel to this campus? The same reasons why a student can sit in a class with another student for three semesters and never know their name. We are a microwave generation not willing to learn or explore inner insights if it isn't warmed and consumed within fifteen minutes. What ever happened to achieving higher education for self-betterment? We moan and complain about diversity being pushed, about the writing requirements, about the students, about the smart system, about the parking, and the not-so-predictable Dome food. Too lazy to meet someone new, but plenty of zeal to cry and whimper about how the professor was not clear. To say this lightly, we the students could care less about the school or about each other. We respond to this dilemma with a smug, "it is a commuter school." We the commuters are through with any personal growth or sharing of our lives with people. We are older and wiser, so our redneckism is too late in its diagnosis to heal. We want our degrees and our money so we can get the respect and the brand new bigger than ever "Expedition." Leave the people-loving, tree-hugging, open-minded liberals up North in the Bay area where they belong. The only thing diverse we want is our wardrobe from "Nordstroms." JJPatmon Dear Editors, My name is La Brace Eaton II and I am the manager of Cougar's Corner Convenience on the CSUSM campus. I am writing to you in regards to your distasteful cartoon that ran in the September 20th copy of your newspaper. The newspaper is referred to as the "Pride," yet showed no pride whatsoever in CSUSM by running that disrespectful comic. I am unsure what the point was of running such a cartoon in the school newspaper. The cartoon in essence may have been funny to some people, but is it really the message you want to send to students, facultypand community at CSUSM? Being funny doesn't make it right. I hope that in the future you at the Pride show a little bit more pride and respect for your school and not print such filth. Respectfully Yours, La Bruce Eaton II $50,000 budget from Associated school to a large college campus. Students Inc. to promote club This is demonstrated through the activities. voting and adaptation of the Cougar mascot, which allowed However, many administra- the students to vote for a mascot tors and students frown on the that is easily identified at sportGreek organizations. This is the ing events. The 'university very definition of hypocrisy, for quickly implemented the use of the Greeks should not be looked the Cougar by changing the at any differently than the other name of the C-Store to Cougar clubs on campus. Corner, and selling Cougar bottled water in The Dome as well The school is currently push- as the store. In addition, the ing to change the image of school has added a new track, CSUSM from a commuter along with track and field, and cross-country programs in order bejong. The Greek system proto attract younger students. vides students with the companionship they need to survive the Why then, is there a bitter and college experience. If the school hostile attitude toward the Greek truly wanted to expand campus organizations? Nearly every life and attract a younger and large university has an extensive more involved student body, it Greek population, for the Greek would back the Greek system. It system also attracts incoming is the involvement of the student freshmen. At a national level body within the community that 50% of all first time freshmen will put CSUSM on the map as a will not graduate college, and major university. There is no the majority of these students better way of advertisement than quit school because they feel an involved student. they are outcasts and do not Josh Heers Submit your letters to the editors to the Pri de Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to fe Pride e!ectromc mail account, rather than the individual editors Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters mav be edited for grammar and length. , • Editor Editor Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor Staff Columnist http://ww2.csusm.edu/pride/ sent the majority opinion of the Pride The Pride is published weekly on editorial board. Samantha M. Cahill Letters to the editors should include Mon-days during the academic year. Leiana S. A. Naholowaa an address, telephone number, e-mail and Cynthia C. Woodward All opinions and letters in the Pride identification. Letters may be edited for Madeleine F. 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The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-4998 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://ww2.csusm.edu/pride/ �Cheer Squad Brings Campus Spirit to CSUSM Mike Spangler PRIDE STAIFF WRITER The ASI CSUSM Cheer Squad held an organizational meeting September 2 1 in A CD302/' 19 "totally jazzed" studetits attended the energy-filled information session organized by Coach Paul Groom and Advisor Cherine Heckman. st The goal of the squad is to represent the university to the public. Their activities will range from competing for national titles to doing "something as simple as handing out Gatorade at a track meet." There are no try-outs' and everyone is welcome to come to meetings and participate in the club activities. Northwest Missouri State : University from 1989 to 1993. \ Each year her squad performed in • the top six at the Collegiate ; National Championships and had the No. 1 mascot in the nation in 1991. ! Practices will be held 8:3010pm every Tuesday and Thursday beginning October 5th at West Coast Gym in San Marcos. All students who are interested in becoming a member of the ASI CSUSM cheer squad should contact Cherine Heckman in the Office of Admissions and Records in Craven Hall 5115. PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride "Cheering is not about wearing a skirt," stressed Coach Groom. "If you come to my practice, expect to work hard. It's going to be very, very physical." Coach Groom, a three-time Collegiate National Champion in multiple divisions, brings ten years of cheering experience. He has been a member of two of the three "power-house" schools in Collegiate Cheering: Morehead State University and University of Louisville in Kentucky. Groom has also coached high school cheer squads to National Championship titles. Groom's interest in cheering began after a shoulder injury temporarily sidelined his football career. In college he realized he wasn't big enough to play college football and found his athleticism challenged through cheering. "Some of the best guys [on the squads] comefroma football program," said Groom, emphasizing that cheering is not a girl-only sport. "Ideally we'd like to have at least 10 guys on the squad." Only three males attended the meeting. instant recall Advisor Heckman served as Cheer Squad Advisor for TRACK continued from page 1 was a IK race held for children ages twelve and under. There were approximately forty children in the race, including a ten-month-old baby who peacefully slept on his mother's chest while she walked the two laps for him. After the races Bob Mangrum was honored in an awards ceremony by the unveiling of a plaque engraved with his name. The plaque was a thank-you for his enormous generosity and support for the CSUSM track facility, Mangrum was so touched by the sentiment that tears came to his eyes. Mangrum is from Valley Center, and describes running as his "passion." He felt that it was important for CSUSM to have a track, so that others may share in his favorite pastime. All proceedsfromthe races benefited the cross-country and track programs at CSUSM. LITERALLY. DIAL * 69 AND AUTOMATICALLY REDIAL THE LAST PERSON WHO CALLED. IT'S O N YOUR PHONE NOW AND JUST 7SC PER USE. WHO WAS O N THE LINE? SB * 69 is available in most areas arid works on most calls within a defined calling area. �4 Monday, September 27, 1999 Mumford ^ TKe p s y c K e Dear Psyche Fairy, How does one best express intimacy with someone else? Words fail me, seeming contrived. Affection such as holding, kissing, or making love is only the beginning of the depths of what I know to be inside me for the object of my thoughts. The feelings, longings, desires, need, respect, admiration, devotion and want for the person I hold dear would make them, for lack of a better term, happier about themselves. To realize, for better or worse, someone cared and wished only the best, yet these declarations may be overwhelming by the sheer intensity and appear trivialized to what is in my heart. I believe we all withhold our true selvesfromone another on many levels in many ways, but would hope somewhere, somehow to make the connection - and make it in a positive, meaningful, and profound way. Give me a way, a method, the words, for I am at a loss and my beloved deserves true kinship. Sign me, "Sincerely Sincere" Dear Sincerely Poetic, I was greatly entranced by your message, as I feel akin to this experience of longing. I doubt anyone can satisfactorily answer your question, so I will be bound to provide only my opinions. First, I don't think that there qEfte ffirtbe Arts & Entertainment is one sole best way to express intimacy. Not only do people find intimacy in different experiences, but also at different times, intimacy can be appreciated in different ways. This is what I like to refer to as the emotional-cognitive dance between humans. Finding that experience whereby both (or more) can be absorbed in the feeling of intimacy is quite special and not easy to discover. For instance, your loved one may not be "in the mood" for intimacy in any form. Remember, I am not talking about mere physical affection and sex here. Even words may fall on deaf ears sometimes. Hie ultimate act of intimacy is to understand the other in their place at that moment. Just knowing that the other is not open to that intimacy at that time is an act of intimacy on your part. Words are contrived, but what isn't? Words are symbolic and since our minds are representational, words can be a great means to achieving an end. Even when sex is used as a form of intimacy it is dependent upon the people to see it as such. We are frequently mistaken to assume that physical affection is the pinnacle of intimacy. For a porn star, sex is a job; for a writer, words can be just work; for a psychologist listening is a career; for a chef, cooking is a profession. It is the intention behind these behaviors which makes them intimate. Here again, you must think of the other: does the person resemble the adorer of Cyrano or Annie Sprinkle. Some people are more affected by words than others and you need to know this to know if words will be effective. Actions can also be powerfully intimate. I have had friends do little things/favors for me (from their own volition) which I found incredibly intimate, especially when the favor arrives at just the right moment. These actions can be deeply intimate. Find out these things and perhaps you can express your intimacy in that way. If the other is open and experimental enough, you may approach the situation as a regular negotiation. Approach the person saying you'd like to experience this intimacy and see if you can both devise a way to put each other "in the mood." This may likewise be contrived, but it might just work! You might be thinking that some of these "methods" seem too one-sided and self-contained. Well, unfortunately, that will be mostly true. You see, I understand your desire to commune with someone in such a way that your experiences meld into one. As if you were the same, sharing perspectives, thoughts, and emotions. Oh how I wish this could be true! Sadly, our ability to imagine beyond our capacities often leads us to feeling empty andfrustrated.If this is the connection that you wish for, I can say it will exist mostly in your imagination. Our thoughts are usually fragmented See FAIRY pg. 6 by Cindy Tagliapietra Ifyou could change anything in the cafeteria what would it be? Reviewed by: Cynthia C. Woodward • ^^ Quirky character study meets Disney magic in Touchstone Pictures' Mumford. A quirky story line, wonderful cameo performances, and surprising movie-within-a-movie camera work saves Mumford from the sugary bog of boy-meets-girl Hollywood movies. For the cynical, I've-seen-'em-all moviegoer, who still has a sneaking love for feel-good movies and happy endings, Mumford works. The movie works best when it appeals to the voyeur in all of us. Dr. Mumford (Loren Dean) is a psychologist. His patients troop in and out of his office, always more than willing to tell him the intimate details of their secret lives. As Dr. Mumford gets to know his patients, so does the viewer, From the sleazy small time lawyer (Martin Short), to the how-did-I-get-so-rich-and-famous modem mogul (David Paymer), the characters reveal themselves with both hilarious and touching results. Part of the fun is the viewer's (and Dr. Mumford's) realization that keeping and telling secrets is what being human is all about. Hie cast gives remarkable performances across the board; not one character rings untrue. Not surprisingly, Martin Short turns a stock sleazy-lawyer character into a brilliantly funny cameo. More surprising, perhaps, is the equally brilliant performance by Ted Danson, who gives new meaning to the word "jerk" (replace with any applicable synonym). Other good performances include Alfre Woodard as the understanding neighbor with secret yearnings, and Mary McDonnell as the unfulfilled wife and mother. The movie does have some shortcomings. One almost isn't a shortcoming at all. The characters are so interesting, and the performances so good, that you are left wanting more. The other problem is more serious. Mumford's charms include a distinctive story line and out-of-the-ordinary film sequences. Both give way to a conventional, Disney-style wrap up at the end. Nevertheless, I recommend Mumford. Even cynics like me enjoy a good boymeets-girl movie now and then on Date Night. Rated "R" for language and sexual situations. Lettau Dazzles in Noontime Concert June Hodges PRIDE STAFF WRITER Jazz/Brazilian singer Kevyn Lettau wowed both followers and newcomers alike with her unique range of vocal renditions during a noon concert on the Dome patio area on Tuesday, September 21,1999. Lettau was accompanied by Peter Sprague, renowned writer, teacher, and recording guitarist, Bob Magnusson on the bass, and Duncan Moore on the drums. Raised in Germany by her single mother, Lettau left home at the age of fifteen and set out to make her fortune. While supporting herself by cleaning houses, she discovered the singing voice that would someday make her one of the most recognized stylists in the jazz world. Her style comesfroman exposure to the works of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, A1 Jarreau, Charlie Parker, Donny Hathaway, and other great recording artists. She assimilated the inventions of jazz improvisation into a vocal approach that was pure, soulful, and uniquely her own. After touring and recording with Sergio Merides for eight years, Lettau incorporated Brazilian sounds into her contemporary pop singing and set out on her solo career. While she has won critical acclaim for her records and albums in the United States and abrpad, she has almost reached superstar status in Japan and the Philippines. She says of her work, "Every record is different, because I am always growing, expanding and changing." Kudos to CSUSM Arts and Activities, directed by Bonnie Biggs, for providing such professional entertainment during lunch. Serving the fermenting con^unity since 1971. Joe Wallace, Liberal Studies Major Clara Xu, Computer Science Dave Staley, Spanish/Liberal Msyor Arts Major "The hours of operation and I would want an increase in the variety of foods, ie., fast food, Pizza Hut, Burger King..." "As a foreign student, there is not enough variety." "I would want Daily Specials, not just for the soups. Like hamburgers, spaghetti, ice cream sundaes, tacos. All that good stuff." % mm we c a r n ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ e ^ u r i t m - n P1w^^^mSp^t meusi^mt^nK^v* ^ brC • < *'••".--, H?WH?. beercrafts, coitt IV B .. „ v San Marcos.mmmfi2069 a. rC9 �Tidbytes: Practice Safe Computing... BROTHERHOOD ON CAMPUS Victoria B. Segall Adra Hallford PRIDE WRITER STAFF PRIDE WRITER STAFF ...Such is the advice of Mary Atkins, the CSUSM Instructional Computing Labs Coordinator. Computing is an essential of scholarship at this university, though when a paper is due in 15 minutes, the computer cannot read the disk, and the pay-forprint station won't work, it's easy to feel like life itself hangs in the balance. Being acquainted with the computing labs may offset this stress and save your grades. According to Ms. Atkins, knowing what labs are available and when labs are busy can give students a measure of computing safety. Often students visit the main computer lab in ACD 202, see that all of these computers are taken, and walk away. They do not realizing that the nearly 100 computers in ACD 202 and ACD 204 represent less than a 1/4 of the 439 machines available to students! PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride Monday thru Thursday—7 am to 10 pm Friday and Saturday— 8am to 6 pm Sunday — Noon to 6 pm The other labs are in less conspicuous places. FCB 106 has 24 PCs, Science Hall 207 has approximately 28 Macs, and University Hall has three more ALL of the labs on the second labs in rooms 209,271, and 273. floor of Academic Hall are open to students if no prior event, such Occasionally, students need a as a class, has been scheduled in particular tool to complete a the room. homework project. To meet this growing need, Instructional Regular hours for all labs are: Computing, in cooperation with other departments on campus, has developed specialized labs for specific types of work. For example, the Mac lab in Science Hall 207 has SPSS, comprehensive statistics software, installed on the machines. The Psychology Department staffs this lab during some parts of the day with tutors who are trained in SPSS. The Language Learning Center has computers for learning languages. EOP students can use the EOP Retention Center computers. Many other departments also See COMPUTING continued pg. 7 Applause for CSUSM's Faculty Mentoring Program Joni Miller PRIDE STAFF WRITER Have you ever had someone in your life that you looked up to? Someone who encouraged you when you were feeling not your best? Someone, who doesn't necessarily give you answers, but heads you down the right road to finding them? Someone who is present when you need them, if only to sit and chat, or do nothing at all? Here at CSUSM I am fortunate to have such a person in my life. Her name is Dr. Cynthia Chavez Metoyer (Pronounced MET-TOY-YAY, its French). As part of the Faculty Mentoring Program here at CSUSM, Dr. Metoyer has been a mentor to many students since coming on board in 1994. She was initially recruited by two of • •- her students her very first semester here. Because of the natural mentoring relationship that had begun between them, they requested that she become part of the formal program. Dr. Metoyer agreed and has been doing it ever since. Each semester, students who are accepted into the program are assigned a mentor. Throughout the school year the relationship may take on many different characteristics. Some proteges only seek out their mentors for academic advisement, some for counseling and support, and still others develop friendships that continue well after graduating, from CSUSM. Currently there are 67 mentors and 57 students participating in ? - •••- • • - - - - •• ' .-- the program and it is still growing. The program offers various events, lectures, and social gatherings for the mentors and proteges to attend. In Greek mythology, Mentor was Odysseus' trusted friend and counselor, and his son Telemachus' teacher, advisor, and surrogate father. He provided the boy with guidance, support and love. The mentoring program here at CSUSM believes that mentors are an important factor in the student's success. Designed to increase the retention of students, who may be at risk of dropping out of the university, it seeks out low income and first generation S ee MENTOR p g. 7 When you hear the words "Greek Life," what images come to mind? Do you picture scenes from "Animal House," like John Belushi in a toga, chugging a beer? Or are you completely oblivious to fraternities and couldn't care less about GreekLife on campus? Either way, you should be a little curious because members of these clubs may be your close friends, students in your classes, or future co-workers. Would you ever guess that Troy Aikman and President William McKinley were Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers, or that Elvis and Ronald Reagan were Tau Kappa Epsilon brothers? Here on campus the presence of Greek organizations, academic and social, are steadily growing and attracting many students. American students were the creators of the first Greek-Letter Fraternities. It all began when the Declaration of Independence was introduced to America in 1776. Revolutionary ideas began to spread like wildfire across America and many college students wished to discuss revolutionary ideas. However, because of British rule, such discussions were prohibited. As a result, college students created the first fraternities in America where college students were able to discuss revolutionary ideas in secrecy. Some of the secrecy in the fraternities included secret handshakes, oaths, and Greek mottoes. Centuries have passed, and now the numbers of fraternities have spread to more than sixty fraternities over sixty colleges in the U.S. and Canada (Delta Sigma Phi National Manual). Of the 60 colleges in the U.S. and Canada, CSUSM is one of the campuses that have academic and social Greek organizations. The academic honor societies deal with students who have excelled in areas that deal with their majors. For example, PSI CHI, one of many honor societies on The men interested in joining campus, is an honor society with one of the two social fraternities an emphasis on psychology. take part in "Rush Week." This There are also social fraternities S ee GREEK p g. 7 and sororities on campus. B IRTH* * ' P ® K.J I E NCINITAS 760-942-5220 364 N. 0 Camtio Real wwwbirthchoiceirK.org Another benefit that men find when they join a fraternity is networking. "That's one of the things that impresses people about joining a fraternity. Career connections," says Dean Manship, president of SAE. Dean has obtained two jobs through networking in the year-and-a-half that h^ has been in SAE. Companies like Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and UPS have presidents and CEOs* who were fraternity brothers. As a result, many of the present members can benefit by acquiring well paying jobs when they join fraternities. http://www.personallaserclinic.com i iyk&Mtm pwgmmtt . It i$ no secret that there are stereotypes surrounding fraternities and sororities. For example, fraternity members may be referred to as "party animals," "keggers," or have other labels. However, is that really what fraternities are about? Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) and Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) are two of the social fraternities on campus that promote brotherhood and philanthropy. It turns out that one of the primary reasons men join SAE and TKE on campus are for the friendships. Many people enter CSUSM not knowing anyone. So SAE and TKE fraternity members take the initiative to recruit incoming freshmen and other men to join their fraternities. For example, Charles Matanane, a sophomore, has been a member of SAE for two years and says, "When I came here, I didn't know much of anybody, now I've got 50 people that I know." Juan "Buddha" Ibarra, also a sophomore, has been a member of TKE for two years and recalls when the TKEs introduced themselves to him as a freshman: "TKEs seemed excited about me, really friendly, really outgoing, but they also stressed a lot of brotherhood. I saw what they did, I saw how close they were to each other, and I really liked that whole family thing." Permanent Hair Reduction for Any Unwanted Hair ^ JR. mm. ^^^^ ^W h ^^m S A N M ARCOS 760-744-1313 277 S-Rancho Santa Fe 84 SteS • e-mail: jnfo®brthdw«ceinc.org ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL The Inkjet Company Buy your printing supplies online 60% to 70% off store prices. 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The Ballet Folklorico Cristo Rey, from San Diego, performed for the CSUSM Open House on Saturday September 18. shoes to tap out the rhythmic beats. The group was formed to help keep young people off the streets. Ballet Folklorico Cristo Rey consists of both older and younger performers who all enjoy their roles in the program. They were very pleased to be invited to CSUSM because it gave the younger dancers some exposure to a university environment. Just that morning they had performed at the Great Bay competition and had been awarded the Best in Showmanship. . Wearing a variety of authentic Mexican costumes and performing dances from several regions of Mexico, audience and dancers alike enjoyed an entertaining afternoon. The audience received an added bonus when the troupe danced an extra performance because the next set of Audience participation during dancers had not yet arrived. The the CSUSM Open House show encore was .made without music helped enhance an already festive with the dancers using only their mood. Leiana Naholowaa Perhaps the premature expectations I built before seeing this film caused such deep disappointment. Lucie Aubrac turned out to be everything you would be looking for in a yuppie movie and nothing that truly captures, for me, the emotions of a time period. Based on a true story, Lucie Aubrac takes the viewer on a soap opera history lesson of World War II France. Fans of French film might remember its writer/director Claude Berri who directed such films as Germinal, Jean de Florette, and Manon des Sources (Manon of the Springs). With Berri once again is Daniel Auteuil ('Raymond'), who had played Ugolin in Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources. But how can a film based on one woman's autobiographical account go so wrong? The key lies at the beginning of the movie, before the stunt show action begins. A message flashes that the following is based on a true story but for the purpose of dramatic effect, da, da, da, certain liberties have been taken, or something like that. I call it a yuppie film because it's a little bit more than a Date Movie in that it contains noble elements that both guys and chicks would totally appreciate. The violent action scenes are fantastic. Lucie Aubrac begins with a spectacular explosion and ends with a sappy romantic happy ending—whoops, sorry to kill the ending for you, but it's as if Berri hunted down something so formulaic. There's plenty of melodrama and prison beatings to go around, to be sure, that would entice any movie fan out th^re. But jumping out of your seat and racing to, the door for sprpe fresh air as sqon as The End finally arrives has always physically Been a bad sign. Don't get me wrong. Everyone sees things differently, and so perhaps you may find Carole Bouquet's performance as 'Lucie' quite convincing. No rating system—this film opened Friday, September 24, at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas— which you have to admit, is at least one good sign. CSUSM Hosts American Indian High School Students, Encourages College Attendance Approximately 40 percent of American Indian students drop out of California high schools before they graduate. Of those who do graduate, only about 23 percent qualify for admission to either a CSU or UC campus.* youth, CSU San Marcos will host the seventh annual American Indian College Academic Motivation Program (CAMP) on Friday, October 1, 1999. The program runsfrom9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Academic Hall and nearby Palm Court on the CSUSM These sobering statistics illus- campus. trate the challenge facing California educators as they try "We're trying to motivate to help American Indian students American Indian students to do prepare and plan for higher edu- well in high school so they're academically prepared to enter a cation. four-year university," said As part of its continuing effort Carolina Cardenas, director of to keep higher education an Academic and Community option for American Indian Empowerment Student Success Bravo, Civic Youth Orchestral June Hodges PRIDE STAFF WRITER The Civic Youth Orchestra provided an inspiring and professional concert for all ages when it performed at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 1999, " in CSUSM's Dome for the Open House events. Under the baton of Robert Gilson, the orchestra's Music Director, aspiring musicians from the crowd had an opportunity to conduct the ninety-piece orchestra as well as 'sit in' with the players of the different instruments. Those who participated received helpful hints from the director and proved to be good sports even though they weren't too sure about their ability to conduct. The fear and trepidation of the volunteers was felt by the mem- bers of the good-natured audience who could only imagine how scary it would be to stand on the podium infrontof 90 pairs of well-trained eyes. Dr. Merryl Goldberg originated the fun idea. The orchestra has provided orchestral training to young, gifted musicians for more than forty years. Affiliated with Palomar College and the Community Music School at SDSU, the orchestra holds rehearsals in San Diego, South Bay, and North County to provide access for all San Diego youngsters. The Orchestra has toured Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. JUNE HODGES / The Pride (ACCESS), "There's a very high dropout rate. We're trying to open their eyes to the opportunities they can have if they stay in school and do well." The program will gather approximately 100 students from local reservations and from urban environments. They will hear presentations on how to apply to college, what the college experience is like and learn skills that make the path to success in college easier. The program is intended to encourage the students to attend college, whether at CSUSM or another institution. A feature of the program will be commentsfromKristie Orosco, a CSUSM junior who visited the campus in 1992 and 1993 as a member of some of the first CAMP groups. Orosco said she will share her experiences, some of the challenges she faced and how she advises the students to overcome the obstacles to college. "I'll tell them how important it is that everyone become educated so we will be able to stand up for our tribes. I want them to know that they have support -— once they get beyond high school, there are networks of people who are willing to help," she added. Further information on CAMP is available by calling (760) 7504870. * data from the California Department of Education website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/demographics/reports/. FAIRY Continued from pg. 4 and conflicted and this is just to speak of the internal state of affairs. To commune so deeply, you'd have to bring all of this in not one, but TWO brains, into harmony. This discussion then becomes entirely philosophical and I won't go there now. So, you may come to those random moments when you are "in synchrony" with the other, but that is about as amazing as it gets. We are limited, always. (Some people go into trances/rituals or use drugs to try to get beyond these limitations, however.) Don't despise your limitations because there is nothing you can really do about it. You need to try to work with those limits and find out how you can best stimulate that synchrony of thought and emotion between you and your loved one. There isn't a specific formula; it depends on the person AND the time whether intimacy will be found in actions, conversations, or kisses. Finding this will reside in understanding the person. This lucky person for whom you care so deeply must be understood as (s)he is in that moment. This will take great awareness, compassion, and openness. My sincerest hopes go to you infindingthat intimacy and enrichment that you dearly seek. . Ticket Erasers i f Online Traffic School • Only $ 19.95 Owned/Operated by CSUSM Alumni Visit our Web Site or call 800-723-1955 www.ticketerasers.com �COMPUTING continued pg. 5 provide specialized software and/or tutors on labs across campus. Check with your instructors to see if the help you need is available. ACD 211 has 31 brand new Mac G3s and all the hardware and software needed for really rockin' graphics and digital video and sound. The Science department has specialized software available for students on these machines as well. The Math Department has its own lab for math homework in Craven Hall 3106-1. Obtain more information by calling 750-4122. Students with special needs receive assistance through additional staff assistance, assistive devices like Zoom programs that render text larger for the visually impaired, a JAWS machine that speaks to blind students, and monitors that don't flicker for students with seizure disorders, plus other accommodations via a program called Assisted Access. Additional resources are available through the Library in Study Room 3311. Phone 750-4788 for more information. Additional assistance on campus can be obtained through Disabled Student Services in Craven Hall 5115, or call 750-4905 or through TDD at 750-4909. percent this year, demand for services of the labs has not diminished and supply can't keep pace. £AW exm MONEY IN 0fl0B fffff CSUSM'S mML ALUMNI 7£L£fUm CAM Of the students interviewed for this article, most said they were happy with the service provided by the lab monitors and the softThe mission of Instructional ware provided. All said that the Computing is to assist students in number one problem was actually $7.00 per hour their academic pursuits. Are they finding an available computer. Pay Scale: succeeding? Hours: 5:45 pro to 9:00 pro M-Th, The lab computers are strictly 10:00 am to 1:00 pm S al (min. 2 days) According to Atkins, the level first come, first serve. Peak times Oct. 4th through Oct. 30th, 1999 of computing sophistication of for all labs are Monday through Dates: students entering the university Wednesday, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Location: University Development Office, has greatly increased in the past Planning lab time for off-peak 5308 Craven Hall several years. Their expectations hours usually means that you can Earn some money, gain some experience, and help out have increased as well. More and get a machine. Even so, labs CSU San Marcos! more students have computers at reached maximum capacity at home, but still need to use the labs least once this semester already. for Internet access and the more As midterms approach, Ms. We are looking for people with good phone skills who expensive software like Adobe Atkins warns that students should Photoshop. In addition, students expect the labs to fill up by 8 AM. are enthusiastic about CSU San Marcos to call alumni, who have computers at home Atkins gives this advice, "Plan parents and friends and ask for their financial support, using an Internet Service Provider ahead for your papers. A disaster update them on campus happenings and FRIENDRAISE other than CSUSM do not have is waiting to happen to you if you access to databases like First don't..." Search, Ideal, and others that they FLEXIBLE DAYS can access from campus. Even You can obtain more informathough more students have com- tion from the Instructional Incentive Prizes • Fiift Work Environment puters at home and Instructional Computing Labs website at Computing has increased its num- http://www.csusm.edu/computber of computers by more than 20 er labs/ ber. When the hopeful members GREEK continued pg. 5 are going through the Rush fall, Rush Week took place process, they list the names of September 10-17th. During Rush five fraternity members whom Week the hopeful members spend they get along with the best. The time learning about the fraternity. Big Brother is chosen from that They get to know the present list and is the person who buys the members with several activities new member his first Greekthat are planned and paid-for by Letter sweatshirt and helps him each fraternity. For example, throughout his school years. For SAE's Rush Week included a example, the Big Brother makes BBQ and "Pool Night," and sure that his "Little Brother" does TKE's included Jet Skiing and all of his school work, keeping his "Vegas Night." When Rush Week GPA higher than 2.34, as required is completed, the hopeful mem- of all fraternity members. bers turn in bids to one fraternity of their choice, and the Rush So who are the people who join process continues. For example, the socialfraternitieson campus? TKE's Rush period is about three Our ASI President, Waleed months long, during which the Delawari, and Dean Manship, the hopeful members learn about the chairperson of the Inter-Club history of thefraternity,the Greek Council, are both members of alphabet, and much more infor- social fraternities. Presently there mation about what the particular are 36 active SAE members at fraternity is about. Then the hope- CSUSM, with over 30 new memful members that have completed bers who may be joining this Rush period are initiated into semester—their best semester so far. TKE has roughly 40 active their fraternity. members, 155 total members, and* However, there is not too much about 10-12 new members who more information that fraternity may be joining this semester. brothers can reveal about the rush These numbers are not too bad process and initiation. "A majori- considering the approximately ty is secret stuff. We're not trying 5,600 students on campus, a third to hide the stuff we do, we just of whom are male. TKE even want to make it interesting so that received an award from their the people who are interested will Grand Chapter in Illinois for the want to learn more," says best ratio for Rush. Charles. Mike Smith, sophomore and TKE secretary, also com- The members of SAE and TKE ments on the subject of secrecy, do have some diversity. "A "The whole idea of a fraternity is majority of the [members] are the brotherhood, the bond that business-oriented, but there are everyone shares. We've all been doctors, lawyers, biologists* through the same thing through etc.," says Charles, Charles' frainitiation, and it's something spe- ternity, SAE, received their charcial. And if we were to tell our ter this year which increases their secrets, there's really no connec- fraternity status. SAE even tion that we have with each rushed a 30-year old student a year-and-a-half ago. "The thing other." about our fraternity is we're really diverse—different races, difOne of the interesting aspects W ry to support .of fraternity life that is not a ferent lifestyles. ur eftraternity as everybody in o secret, however, is the presence of a "Big Brother" for each mem- much as we can," says Dean. As president of SAE, Dean also says, "We need to look good on campus, because right off the bat a lot of people have negative stereotypes about fraternities." Many fraternities have been viewed as negative institutions in the past. News coverage of Scott Krueger, the MIT freshman student who died last September because of alcohol poisoning when he rushed the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, brought much controversy. Even though SAE and TKE say that hazing does not occur in their fraternities, breaking down stereotypes of social fraternity life is a problem. One TKE brother admits that there may be members who could work on their maturity level and that they could take on more responsibilities. However, the majority of the brothers is mature and responsible and does believe in the brotherhood and philanthropy that theirfraternitiesstand for. "If you go into any group of guys, you're going to have a few you're not going to like. But to knock down the whole fraternity because of one person just isn't right," says Mike. The fraternity members do admit that they party,' they are social organizations, but they also say there is a lot more to their fraternities than just partying, like the community work they do. TKE brother, Mike, says that his favorite TKE volunteer activity is "I'm Going To College," an event that takes place every semester with ASI. In this event fourthgraders from schools all across San Diego County have the chance to visit the University campus. Last year the kids played with the computers, sat in police cars, sang songs with TKE brothers, and engaged in many other activities. The whole goal is for these children to catch a glimpse into college life, in hopes that they will take the initiative and go to college when they are older. The TKEs also helped out with Special Olympics and the "Child Trot." SAE has also done its share of community service, like tutoring at a charter school in Oceanside, canned-food drives for the holidays, holding book bags every year for the Campus Book Store, and fundraisers for St. Claire's Battered Women's Shelter in Escondido. Some of the other volunteer services that both fraternities share include cleaning up the Early Learning Center, and tutoring at San Marcos Middle School and High filfe MENTOR continued pg. 5 college students for placement in the program. Dr. Metoyer says, "A student is going to stay because they feel they are connected here.. .a place where they not only get their degree, but if there are bumps along the way, they have a person they can turn to." My own experience has given me a sense of belonging here. I do feel connected. I encourage all students, even those who may not School. It turns out that there may be more to the fraternity brothers than the stereotypical images portrayed in movies and the media. They are not solely about partying and socializing; they are also about community service and creating a sense of brotherhood on campus. Buddha, a literature and writing major, has some advice for people who may stereotype fraternities, "Don't have preconceived notions. A lot of people are like, 'You're just a frat guy, you're just a frat guy.' No—I'm somebody's brother." fit the criteria for the Faculty Mentoring Program, to seek out a Mentor. It doesn't have to be in a formal situation. Our campus is unique in its accessibility to the faculty. I personally have found many professors with whom I enjoy a rich and nurturing relationship with, both academically and socially. We are very fortunate here at CSUSM. As students we have a superb faculty that is available to us. Seek them out. Your life, and theirs, will be richer for it. �Monday, September 27,1999 College Success Workshop Series: Time Management Tools and Study Abroad Informational Meeting Techniques: From possibilities and priFor further information contact Pam orities to pencils and palm pilots. Bell. Presented by Cliff Briggs, American 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Commons 206 Express Advisor 3 :(^m - 4:00pm, Craven 4201 Tfcesday, September 28,1999 Career Connections Workshop: Study Abroad Informational Meeting Accounting students are encouraged to For further information contact Pam attend this workshop to prepare for Bell. Career Connections Night networking 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Commons 206 event on Sept. 30. For more information contact Marte Lash: lashOOl @csusm.edu "Making Connections" Night 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Craven 4201 3rd annual networking night for Seniors, MBA candidates, alumni/ae & employWednesday, September 29,1999 ers. RSVP in advance. See website: http://www.csusm.edu/CAC/mcnight.ht Using MLA/APA Formats m or call the Career & Assessment Many professors ask that students follow Center (750-4900). 5:30pm - 8:30pm, . MLA or APA format with writing proj- California Center for the Arts in ects. Workshop provides review of the Escondido rules for each format. Presented by Dr. Dawn Formo Thursday, September 30,1999 3:00pm - 4:00pm, ACD410 Careers for Liberal Studies Majors Workshop explores occupational opportunities (teaching and non-teaching) for Liberal Studies majors. 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V I I N o . 7 / M onday,October 4 , 1 999 First Annual Child Trot Fest Pulls Together New Park for San Marcos Student Organizations Giovanni Ferrer PRIDE STAFF WRITER Adra Hallford PRIDE STAFF WRITER Preschooler Kelli Potgieter Associate Dean* of Student did not seem to notice how many Affairs, and her preschool campus organizations were rep- friend, Arman Baghaei, ran from resented at the First Annual Child booth to booth, and from one Trot Fest, held at the track on the plate of cookies to the next. morning of September 25,1999. For Kelli and the 100+ particiMany prizes were donated for pants, what seemed to matter parents and kids alike to register most was enjoying being out- and win. The San Diego Zoo and doors in the temperate weather, San Diego Wild Animal Park and running laps around the track donated two tickets each. Fish to raise money for the ASI Early House Vera Cruz gave the Center Learning Center that she attends. two free dinners to give away and When asked what she did all Hometown Buffet of San Marcos morning, Kelli responded, "I donated four free dinners. played with toys. I runned. Six Associated Students donated times around." tickets to Knott's Berry Farm for four lucky people. Kelli, the daughter of CSUSM Throughout the morning, the student Andre Potgieter and Palomar student Martha preschoolers, their siblings, famPotgieter, was in good company. ily members, and people from Approximately thirty families Associated Students, Circle K, attended the event that raised one the sorority Alpha Xi Delta, both thousand dollars for the Early fraternities (TKE'and SAE), and "Hope for Kids" lined up on the Learning Center. starting line, waited for the gun, With music playing in the then took off to run a lap on the background^ the children also track. had their faces painted, played The Greeks on campus have a with bubbles, and won prizes at the Bean Bag Toss and the fishing history of solid support for the Learning Center. booths. But even these activities Early failed to exhaust the children. According to Liberal Studies Hannah Wardell, the four-year- Major Amanda Markwan, the old daughter of Mary Wardell, sorority Alpha«Xi Delta supports the Early Learning Center as one of its philanthropic endeavors because, "It's local," and "we know how important it i s to students." They seemed determined to live up to their philanthropic statement, "Choose children,", with eight students there to staff theirfishingbooth. TKE had ten or more members present to help raise money. Karl Griley, a Freshman Business Administration major and an Associate Member of TKE, stated that they had come out in force because TKE wants to, "aid in the growth and development of the children for the future." Secondyear active member of TKE, Jon Teofilo, a Sophomore Sociology major, summed up the significance of the event this way: "We wanted to come out here and show the kids a good time. It is important for us to be out here because the community and school can see not just TKE, but all of the Greek and other student organizations getting involved. This accentuates the growth of the school. As the school grows, the organizations should also. This event shows that that is happening." The Mission Sports Park recreational facility held its grand opening on September 19th in San Marcos. The facility holds softball and soccer leagues for male and female athletes, children and adults. There are four fields, and two of them are equipped with lighting. installed to accommodate park users. In the future a snack bar will be constructed, plus lights will be installed for the two nonlitfields. The Mission Sports project, funded by the city of San Marcos, provides a park that is open for public use for both the young and Phase II of the park is under old. Residents can apply with way and will run through the their own team for league compesummer of 2000. According to tition through the San Marcos Larry Thompson, Recreation Community Center at the San Supervisor, the more immediate Marcos gym. For those without a plans are for landscaping. An team, a sign-up sheet is available administrative office will be con- for clubs who need additional structed to offer assistance for players in their squad. the use of the park. Restrooms will also be added during the secThe park is located across ond phase but currently, port-a- Palomar Community College. johns have been temporarily PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride More Money For Campus Clubs Imani Rupert PRIDE STAFF WRITER ADRA HALLFORD / The Pride A discussion of the addition of $10,000.00 into the InterClub Council (ICC) budget was begun at the ICC meeting held on Friday, September 24th. ICC may soon have $60,000.00 to help sponsor club events for the academic year. There were at least thirty in attendance, representing over twenty clubs on campus. At ICC meetings the clubs on campus have a chance to discuss what is happening on campus, and the progress of the activities that each club is holding.Clubs may request money for any given event, but this amount is not guaranteed. The bulk of the funding allotted to clubs is to sponsor on-campus events. Club days are those days when clubs are on the quad promoting their activities. The days have been decided: they will be on October: 4th - 8th, and 18th - 22nd; November: I st - 5th, and 15th - 19th; December 6th 10th. Finals week is December 13th - 18th, and there are plans to give the student lounge a "coffee house" setting. The next ICC meeting is October 8th in University Hall, room 373 at 1:30 p.m. CSUSM Student Teachers Lead Local Science Fair By Kraig Kemp Student teachers from cohort B2 of the Multiple Subjects Credential program took part in the Richland Elementary School Science Fair in San Marcos on Thursday, September 23. Their mission was to make learning science fun as they involved children in hands-on science lessons. Several fourth and fifth grade classrooms participated in the event organized by Dr. Kathy Norman, CSUSM College of Education Professor. The lesson topics included one led by student teachers Sony a Foster and Dawn German, in which a laser light, a mirror, and a radio are used to prove that sound travels as a wave that can be captured and seen. The cohort made sure that the children were exposed to a great diversity of hands-on activities. The children expressed much joy for the event in thank-you letters and they had wanted the student teachers to come back soon. CSUSM Students Brigette Noto, Carrie Barrett and Melanie Patterson present "Surfin' Surface Tension" to students at Richland Elementary School in San Marcos. „ �2 OPINION Monday, O ctober 4 , 1 999 DEAR EDITORS: DEAR EDITORS: Attention drivers—so much for a commuter campus. A few weeks ago, as I was preparing to leave campus, I found out that my car battery was dead. I called Public Safety to ask them for a jump since they had done this for me last semester. The dispatcher's response was that they now charged a fee for this service. I would not have minded if the fee were $5 or $10, but I was informed that it would be $20 to $25 ! According to them this fee was due to a liability issue because car batteries had accidentally been blown up in the past. Other universities, such as UCSD, provide this and other car trouble services without charging students additional fees. One would think that amidst all of the fees included in the cost of attending CSUSM (such as the $64 parking permit), that some portion would go towards making these types of services available to students—free of charge! Needless to say, I refused to pay thisridiculousamount and found someone to help me—two hours later. It worries me to think that students, especially those attending evening classes, may encounter a similar dilemma and not have the recourses to get themselves out of the situation. We students can barely pay for our parking permit, some not at all . .. AV DEAR EDITORS: After reading the article "Brotherhood on Campus" in last week's Pride, I was a bit peeved. I realize that Victoria B. Segail was focusing on the all-male Greek social fraternities, but it would have been nice if a little bit more was said about all - the academic Greek societies (academic and social). In regard to all the community service that S AE has supposedly done the author is mistaken about the book bag holding for the campus Book Store. This activity is not community service because S AE gets paid $1,000.00 for providing this service. I won't bet my check on this, but I 'm pretty sure that SAE doesn't spend the $1,000.00 on funding the homeless but instead spends it on whatever secret s tuff— PRIDE EDITORS RESPONSE The Pride intends to feature Academic and Women's Greek organizations in future issues. Please be patient, the feature article is forthcoming. CSUS&M Cartoon Was Fallacious By Mike Spangler I saw the cartoon in the September 20th issue ofThe Pride, a ndl read the letters to the editor in its September 27th issue. I am amazed that no apology, retraction, or correction was printed, and, in this instance, I am ashamed to call myself a Pride staff writer. I cannot tolerate viewing inaccuracies published with such reckless abandon, and I feel that I must speak out in critical com-| mentary, not as a member of the staff, but as a student of this glorious campus. A student newspaper should strive to publish not only stimulating material, but factual material. The artist erroneously and humorously implied that the SM of CSUSM stands for Sado-Masochism. The artist then tried to cover up his lack of artistic talent and wit by scrawling a few words: San Marcos. This injustice must not stand uncorrected! Had someone simply listened to the echo ing voices of students in the stairwells, then, assuredly, the errors would have been avoided. C SUSM: The l ittle u niversity on the b ig h illside... With a lot of damned stairs. There is not a place an able-bodied student can park that doesn't require a 3-unit pre-requisite in step aerobics. Elevators? Do not! make me laugh. I do not need to have taken a statistics class to know that it is nearly impossible to use the elevators to get from the 1stfloorof Craven Hall to the 4th floor of Academic Hall in less than 7 hours. My heart truly goes out to the students confined to wheelchairs. Once inside an elevator, pushing a button for a specificflooris much like rolling dice—you never know what floor you'll actually stop on. This only substantiates the rumor that the designer of the cam pus elevator system is also the creator of the child's board game, Chutes and Ladders. I would like to propose that all students who must learn to negotiate the campus elevator system on a daily basis receive full credit for having satisfied the University's Critical Thinking general education requirement. Herein lies the true meaning of the SM of CSUSM: Stair Master. This also explains the See CSUS&M Page 3 , h Fatimah Cruz-Young certainly has a right to voice her opinions in the September 27 article about the Open House. However, I do wish she had taken the opportunity to talk to someone involved with the event before condemning it as a disastrous result of "poor planning". I have been Chair of the Tenth Anniversary Committee since January 1998. F orcloseto 21 months, a large committee comprised of a cross-section of the campus community (including alums and students) has been meeting to plan, design and execute a series of 10th anniversary events taking place throughout the month of September Our event calendar was set well ahead of Oceanside's Harbor Days and Escondido's Grape Days. (As an aside Harbor Days attracted one-fifth the number of participants as it usually draws due to the rainy, cold weather on that Saturday.) We were also limited in our selection of weekend days to hold the Open House by the Jewish holiday s on September 11 and 12, the Track event scheduling and other competing priorities. Also, I wonder if Ms. Cruz-Young actually stayed to hear Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band? Certainly the crowd of300-500 people on the Forum Plaza could hardly compose the "vacant" lawn she refers to in her article. In addition to a careful, long planning period, the committee and several sub-committees distributed flyers to 25 area schools; advertised in the "Union Tribune" and "North County Times"; notified 15 other local area newspapers; aired on KPBS radio and Daniels Cablevision; promoted through the "Pennysaver", flyers throughout campus, "The Pride", the homepage, mailings of the special issue of the "Blueprints" to over 10,000 community members and alumni, as well as distributed 5000 inserts of the "Blueprints" to the student body. The committee of volunteers worked diligently and planned carefully for many long months. I would publicly like to thank them for their efforts. Indeed, it was disappointing to us all that the weather prevented so many people from joining us. Sincerely, Jane A. Lynch Executive Director, University Development PRIDE EDITORS RESPONSE Certainly The Pride joins the Tenth Anniversary Committee in its regret that the celebration was not well attended. Was it so un reasonable to blame the planning for the poor turnout? The evidence was in front of our reporter. While you suggest that students were involved, according to ASI President Waleed Delawari, at no time was the Associated Students invited to be a part of the Planning Committee. (The Pride was aware that Grape Day Festival conflicted with the Open House. We only now learn from you that Harbor Days also conflicted.) The Pride sought out the commentary of the few other students, besides Ms. CruzYoung, who had attended the final event of the evening. The response that The Pride received regarding the turnout ranged from "150 would be over-estimating." to "surely no more than 200 at the most." The Pride followed up on these student estimates with an inquiry to Public Safety's Lt. Glen, who was present at the Tenth Anniversary Celebration for the duration of the events. Lt. Glen estimated the total turnout for the event at 150-200 persons. The Pride finds no data that substantiates your estimate of 300-500. The Pride commends the Tenth Anniversary committee for extensively advertising the events. Perhaps because CSUSM is a relatively new campus, there lies much difficulty gaining recognition in the established community. This also is compounded with CSUSM's commuter school atmosphere and the challenges students face in creating a community of their own. These are just some speculations as to account for the pathetic Open House turnout. In addition, though the weather was unfortunate, other local events, such as Escondido's Grape Day Festival, enjoyed a successful turnout. This fact leaves the question of blaming an act of God (the weather), for the events' poor turnout, out of the question. The repercussions of the Tenth Anniversary Event did not end for the student population with Poncho Sanchez's last song. As a direct result of this fiasco, MEChA, the primary Mexican American Student group on campus, is forced to take a back seat at this year's Pow Wow . "We wanted to sell tostadasand nachos,but were told that all was left was popcorn and cotton candy," states Leticia Luna MEChA's president. "Taco Pablos," a Mexican restaurant who experienced huge losses at the Open House, have been semi-compensated with exclusive rights to sell Mexican food at the 1999 Pow W ow- over and above a student organization's needs to raise funds and share their culture. The Pride regrets that the wrong date for completion of the Twin Oaks bridge was printed in the title of an article in the September 27th issue of The Pride. The actual date of completion is April 2001. It was only wishful thinking on our part I suppose. Mexican & Mexican-American Undergraduates Needed! Must be 18 to 25 years old to participate in alcohol research study*. $10 and 2 free .movie vouchers for your 1 hour participation. Call (858)674-1750 for details. •This is a doctoral dissertation study approved by the Institutional Review Board at CSUSM and the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to the Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Author's name may be withheld upon request at the discretion of the editors Letters containing profanity, libelous remarks, or hate speech will not be printed anonymously but will include the authors full name. CFie $rtbe Editor [Editor Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor Staff Columnist Samantha M. Cahill Leiana S. A. Naholowaa Cynthia C . Woodward Madeleine F. 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Display and classified advertising in the Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or or or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Phone:(760)750-4998 Fax: (760) 75CM030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http:/ftvww.csusm.edu/pride/ �)t $ r t b e M onday, O ctober 4 , 1 999 3 -STAR WARS Exhibit Attracts World to San Diego Mark Zornes PRIDE STAFF W RITER "Try or try not, do or do not, there worn by Princess Leia in Star is no try" -Yoda. Wars: A New Hope as well as the droids C-3PO and R2-D2, a Do take the chance and go see Stormtrooper, Chewbacca the Star Wars: The Magic of Myth at Wookie, a Jawa, and my personal the San Diego Museum of Art. I favorite, a Tusken Raider (Sand guarantee you will not be disap- People). This area also features pointed. The exhibition is filled costumes worn by Han Solo and with everything from Sand Obi-Wan Kenobi. People's gaffe sticks, light sabers, props, costumes, and, sitArtifacts from The Empire ting in a corner, miniature Tie Strikes Back include a costume of fighters arranged on metal Luke Skywalker's ice planet shelves, to the Ark of the Hoth gear and the Jedi Master Covenant from the 1981 hit Yoda. Also included are props Raiders of the Lost Ark. and production models used in the making of the film, such as a The touring show, organized Rebel Snowspeeder and an by the Smithsonian Institution Imperial AT-AT Walker. Traveling Exhibition Services with Lucasfilm Ltd's operation, In the section from Return of will leave diehard Star Wars fans the Jedi, visitors will see Jabba in awe. The Magic of Myth con- the Hutt, the bounty hunter Boba nects the films to elements of Fett, Salacious B. Crumb, Skiff classical mythology and world Guard Weequay, and Han Solo culture. A 30-minute documen- frozen in carbonite. This part of tary looks at the impact of Star the exhibition also houses the Wars on world culture of the late great Darth Vader and Luke 20th century. The documentary Skywalker costumes, both with includes interviews with the their lightsabers, facing over"Great" George Lucas, actors sized photomurals of the Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Emperor Palpatine's throne room Mark Hamil, as well as John and the Death Star. One can also see Admiral Ackbar, Princess Williams and others. Leia's Boushh disguise, Ewoks, Once in the gallery, visitors and Lando Calrissian's skiff will see the 11-foot production guard disguise. model of the Imperial Star Destroyer and the white gown The last section of the exhibition focuses on Star Wars: Episode I -The Phantom Menace. Artifacts featured include a model of Anakin's cool pod racer, the future Darth Vader, and Anakin's slave costume. Concept drawings for Tatooine and the Mos Espa pod race arena are presented here as well. Also, the San Diego Museum of Art is presenting a series of Star Wars oriented lectures as well as a sci-fi movie series. All the lectures and film screenings will be held at the James C. Copely Auditorium. For more information on the exhibit's special events, call (619) 696-1941. See the The Magic of Myth and remember the Force will be with you always. Opened on Sept. 25th and runs through January 2nd. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. Hours: 9:00am - 6 pm, Sunday through Thursday; 9:00am - 8:00pm, Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $10-$12 for Adults; $8-$ 10 for Young Adults and Seniors (65 and up); $4-$5 for Children (6-17); Children 5 and younger admittedfree.(§19) 220-TIXS. Information: (619) .232-7931. CSU S TAIR M A S T E R SAMANTHA M . CAHILL & PAUL BLANCHARD/ The Pride CSUS&M Continued from pg. 2 University's lack of physical education classes. A four-year degree from CSU Stair Master, regardless of one's field of study, automatically certifies the graduate to be a personal trainer. This is a clever utilization of the "time on task" principal, enabling everyone to double-major. Supervisors at the Dome have confirmed, off the record, that all consumables served in the food court have been laced with extra calories to offset the increased caloric needs of the campus community. CSU Stair Master faculty should be pleased to know that an as-yet-uncirculated memorandum maintains that "Faculty may satisfy up to an additional 6 Direct Weighted Units if they agree to teach a class in a third or fourth floor classroom." The most positive side to all of these stairs, for students, faculty, and staff alike, is the backside. Members of the CSU Stair Master community have the best glutei in the entire CSU system, no ifs, ands, or (ahem) buts. frighteningly convincing mood of the film. My problem with the Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) film is that I felt like I was prying sets the mood by telling the audi- into someone's personal life. ence that he will be dead in a year. We probably all know people We soon discover that this is like the Burnhams and Fitts and Lester's primary problem - he is watching them on screen would underappreciated both at home hardly be considered entertainand work apd already feels dead. ment. As other moviegoers left The movie revolves around his the theatre that night you could attempt to take back control of his hear a pin drop. The audience life. seemed deep in their thoughts and Although the film is fast- attempting to digest what these paced, I never really had the families had just gone through. opportunity to get to know the Perhaps it was just too realistic. characters. 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CSUSM Arts & Lectures Presents On Cesar Chavez' Side: a photographic exhibit by Victor Airman photo exhibit by Victor Aleman, photojournalist and editor o f" Vida Nueva" An opening reception will be held in the library's courtyard from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Exhibit will be available for viewing during normal library hours from October 6 - November 30, 1999. The Career and Assessment Center Careers for Majors Series-Science and Mathematics 3:00pm - 4:00pm Craven Hall 4201 Thursday, October 7 ,1999 The Career and Assessment Center Careers for Majors Series-Liberal Arts 1:00pm- 2:00pm Craven Hall 4201 Rape Aggression Defense Courses at CSUSM Contact: Officer Mario Sainz at CSUSM Public Safety Services (760) 750 4567 e-mail:msainz@mailhostl .csusm.edu — or. Barb Acevedo (760) 750 4481. by Cindy Tagliapietra Next Course: RAD (for adults) Dates: ^October 13, .15, 20, & 22th. (Wed's & Fri's) Location: Visual and Performing Arts Annex Times: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm each day. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) childcare fall 1999 Inter-Club Council https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/f0193b2bc033780abb41c7e5c1c374bc.pdf 2b2a9b3a23f499fd6ff25ad7d73cd6c0 PDF Text Text 9 •S mt firifrt ^ * http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ California State University, San Marcos Vol VII No. 18/ Monday, February 14,2000 Validity of Parking Enforcement Uncertain Mike Spangler PRIDE NEWS EDITOR CSUSM Parking Services has been issuing citations to some CSUSM students who are parking at the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center (SMACC), also known as Palomar Pomerado Health Systems building (PPHS). These parking citations may be invalid due to improper sign posting and the ofF-campus property not falling immediately under Parking Services'jurisdiction. Jim Courtney, Building Inspector for the City of San Marcos, said, "The property owner or manager can have the vehicles towed. They [Parking Services] can control the labeled lots, but they can't ticket kids in those unleased spaces or they're going t o end up with lawsuits." Parking Services has leased 160 parking spaces for 12-months at $1,000 per month at the 120 Craven Road property for use by CSUSM permit holders. Leased spaces are labeled with white paint "CSUSM PERMIT". The remaining 147 unmarked spaces are not leased by the university and are the private property of Palomar Pomerado Health Services. Dora Knoblock, director of Parking Services, says a clause in the lease agreement grants Parking Services the permission to cite violators. Parking Services Officers are "un-sworn officers," said Knoblock Parking Services has the authority to cite parking violations on property owned and leased by the CSU system. Unpaid or uncontested citations will prevent a student from receiving her/his grades or renew- Ticketed vehicle with valid student parking permit in an unmarked space at PPHS Mike Spangler/THE PRIDE ing the cited vehicle's registraney believes, "That building Services' use of signs made of California Vehicular Code (CVC) tion. cannot authorize CSUSM Park- white posterboard and blue 22651 states: ing to enforce parking in their lot marker, taped to impermanent Any peace officer, as defined It is uncertain if the clause unless it is in their jurisdiction." A-frames less than two feet up in Chapter 4.5 (commenccan extend the jurisdiction of from the ground. Parking Sendees beyond CSUSM See PARKING Pg. 3 Questions arise over Parking owned or leased property. Court- ICC Holds Meeting - No State of North County Address Given at CSUSM Lives are Claimed IN THIS ISSUE Melanie Addington PRIDE STAFF WRITER Mission Statement....2 Valentine's Day Offensive E-mail Dear Editors Valentine's Day.........4 Cecil Ly tie Celine Dion CD Leave Leo....... 5 Gonzalez ...........6 Signs Removed Auto Show Hinton Retirement... 7 C alendar.....................8 Academic Bulletin Classifieds At the end of an empty hall is a painted doorway. Only a number marks it, like so many other doorways in this labyrinth maze we call Cal State San Marcos. Your hand reaches out and grips the handle as the door flings open. The sounds of life escape from the classroom, steamrollering over you. The small room overflows with students of all ages and beliefs who have come together. Lively discussion fills the air. Angry students zealously fight for their rights; others roll their eyes in boredom. Several raise their hand to remind us all to keep the peace and remember to work together. Applause booms through the crowd, but the chain does not break. With a new issue raised, the cycle of anger, boredom, and peace begins anew. The Inter-Club Council (ICC) meeting officially started on Friday, February 11, 2000, with a call to order at 1:40pm. Clubs join ICC is to receive full or partial funding for activities, limited insurance, and voting rights in all orders of council business. The representative of a club gives details on why they are asking for the money, then all the club reps vote yes or no to their request. Most funding is approved for at least half the amount requested, as long as it meets certain criteria. The discussion begins when the use of the money falls into a gray area in the rules. The first of these discussions fell on the request for funding of a "Safe Spring Fling" by Peer Education and Support Club, mainly because it was a large sum and other clubs felt it might be taking too much away from their store of shared funds. Eventually the motion passed, but with the condition that the Peer Education club seek partial funding from the American College Health Association. In attempting to give my opinion, I instead created problem conditions for the Peer club. I send my apologies. Peace was restored to ICC until The Victorious Club asked for thirty dollars for their Valentine's Day fundraiser. To sell lollipop bouquets the club needed a small amount of money for supplies. The club was denied funding because ICC money cannot be appropriated for fundraisers. The council quickly agreed to loan the Victorious Club thirty dollars, on the condition it is paid back after the funds have been raised. By the end of the meeting, almost every club drew together in an effort to find the best solution for funding each club's activities. By engaging in a kind of sparring match, members saw new ways around obstacles in order to get to their mutual goal: to engage students with activities that will awaken them to their campus and community. Melanie Addington PRIDE STAFF WRITER District Supervisor Bill Horn presented his "State of North County Address" to the major San Diego news networks and media, members of the community, and distinguished guests in room ACD102 on Friday, February 11, 2000. "It has been my tradition for the last five years to tailor a message specifically for North County," remarked Bill. As supervisor of the fifth district of San Diego County (which includes San Marcos), Horn works to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare of the people. Five individuals make up the Board of Supervisors. They sit on several committees to try to implement changes that they think will better serve the whole community. In other words, they are the people we send in t o deal with all the "bureaucratic mess." Speaking on behalf of all of us, Bill stated, "I would like to say thank you to our Sheriff's Department, District Attorney, the Probation Department, and the Courts for making our communities safer and for working together in a unified effort to stop crime in North County." Horn also stated, "The Gates Library Foundation will allow the placement of 54 personal computers and 16 printers." The libraries that will receive part of the $140,000 in materials funding are Borrego Springs, San Marcos, District Supervisor Bill Horn Valley Center, Vista, and Fallbrook. Due to his belief in education as one deterrent to crime, Horn also took credit for obtaining funding for an upcoming replacement library in Valley Center. He also hinted upon a new Pilot Program that will filter pornographic web sites in libraries. Right before his goodbye, Horn sent out the question, "You wouldn't send your children to the park with a pedophile, why would you send your kid to the library with a pornographer?" To learn more about your community or who your elected officials are and what they are doing for you, check the County of San Diego on the internet at: http:// www.co.san-diego.ca.us/. Boards of Supervisors meetings are broadcasted live, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00am on County Television Network. On Cox, the channel is 17; Southwestern is 22 and 24; Daniels is 51 and 66. �2 Monday February 14, 2000 ®lie$tibe OPINION President Gonzalez Lagging Behind on Mission Statement Valentine's Day: Why? By Joel Montes history This is my second year at CSUSM. I would like to think that I speak for the majority of students on this issue. It only took me one semester to figure this out. Why hasn't it clicked for the administration these past ten years? Please read the following excerpt from our mission statement: I. The mission of the California State University is: To provide opportunities for individuals to develop intellectually, personally; and professionally: * To encourage andprovide access to an excellent education to all who are prepared for and wish to participate in collegiate study. To provide public services thai enrich the university and its communities. By Johnny Coogpn The person who i n v e n t e d and promoted Valentines Day should be discarded from our s haking ha m ^ r l ^ r a n d this glorious day found its way onto my doorstep, it brought only loneliness. It reminded me that not a single woman would toe to be m my presence o nthis divine occasion. To add to this upsetting picture there is the ever-present anxiety that everybody you see on this given day is deceptively affectionate wtth the person they ^ Valentine's Day also rejects the idea that being single is an acceptable institution. Many people like the fact that they can come home and be alone with their thoughts. There isn't aperson monitoring every moment of their day and getting upset because they didn t enter the front door at the exact time that they did yesterday They embrace the freedom and self-indulgence that comes with being single. Should these people be punished because ' ,„ II. To accomplish its mission over time and under changing conditions, the California State they feel being alone is a more fulfilling life? This holiday has become more o fa media frenzy than anything else. Even couples feel University: that they are obligated to overpower their significant other with as many gifts that can be Emphasizes quality in instruction. Provides an environment in which scholarship, research, creative, artistic, and professional purchased with money. Flowers and candy are the preferred presents that appear on this holiday but this has become too cliche to impress anybody. Now people have to come up activity are valued and supported. Works in partnership with other California educational institutions to maximize educational with bigger and better ideas to keep up with the next person. Personally, I think we should abolish this holiday and substitute it with a more worthy opportunities for students. one. Let's come together and refuse to buy anything that resembles a Valentines Day I think most of you students who have read this think this is a big joke. I think most students gift. Maybe this will prevent the widespread cultural conformity that plagues our society. who come here want to have the most convenient and inexpensive educational experience. Unfortunately, my girlfriend doesn't think the same way I do. So you know what I'll be Trudging up the stairs, trying tofindparking when it's ten till, 15 cents a copy for the lab print- doing this Valentine's Day. ers, you get out of class and the library is closed. Again. Your advisors when you need them are nowhere to be found. (This may just be my experience in the Social Science Department). "Provides an environment in which scholarship, research, creative, artistic, and professional activity are valued and supported." There are no military science courses taught here but we sit next to the biggest military base in the US pacific coast! No satellite courses taught on base, no Navy ROTC, no POW/MIA flag flown, "Taps" played at half mast but I bet your The Computer Equipment Access Policy states that people "shall not transmit unsolicdaddy, grandfather, and grand-grandfathers have fought in the great wars. Also, why is there ited information which contains obscene, threatening, offensive or discriminatory material no American Indian Advisory Council when we sit next to at least three Indian Reservations? "To provide public services that enrich the university and its communities." We should to another individual, a mailing list, a news group or a public area on a CSUSM computer have extended library hours during the week and on the weekends. Students who. work or have . . . Repeated transmission of material to a person who finds such transmission offensive, families and study or go to school at night find it difficult that the library closes at 9:00pm. obscene or discriminatory will be treated as harassment and will subject the sender to Closing at 10:00pm at night Monday through Thursday can make a difference. Our computer disciplinary proceedings." I have repeatedly received e-mail from Garrett Collins and find laboratories should be open 24 hours like other universities and this is feasible with modern the contents of the e-mail offensive, and accordingly believe he should be subject to disciplinary proceedings, as per the Computer Equipment Access Policy. technology, i.e. high tech burglar alarms, cameras, equipment bolted down, etc. I find the contents of the e-mail offensive, as well as fact that I received three e-mails "To encourage and provide access to an excellent education to all who are prepared for and on the same subject, two of them after having 'agreed' to the policy. After the first e-mail wish to participate in collegiate study." We should also have extended hours for basic services at least once a week such as a Thursday where Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, EOP, I received, I visited the web site described in the e-mail and 'agreed' to the policy, then Cashier, and other services can provide help to students and future students who otherwise may received two additional e-mails describing how students are required to 'agree' to the policy. The repeated e-mailing despite compliance is offensive. find it difficult to do so during regular hours. The e-mail also contained a threat, which also violates the policy. Describing how the "Works in partnership with other California educational institutions to maximize educaaccounts will be locked for non-compliance is a threat — the threat to damage students' tional opportunities forstudents." Another thing that i s frustrating to those of us, who are transfer students from a California institution, is that not all of our transferable credits are transfer- ability to perform and complete electronic course work. Furthermore the 'agreeing' to the policy is the entering into a contract with CSUSM. able. It doesn't make sense. Neither does the rule that we have to take a certain amount of units However, this contract is invalid. A contract entered under duress is meaningless. Due here to graduate. It is a waste of time and money for us taxpayers trying to make a better life to the writing requirements at CSUSM, and the fact that many instructors communicate for our children and ourselves. The argument may arise that there are not enough funds to expand student services or that important class information electronically, computer access is a necessity at CSUSM. the demand does not substantiate such a claim. Take a poll. Barbecues are fine, concerts are Therefore coercing students to 'agree' to a policy by threatening to lock their account is good but when the mid semester crunch kicks in or finals start coming around the corner and not only in violation of the policy, but also invalidates the agreement. I find it offensive graduating seniors scampering around the campus, all that doesn't matter. Services matter. that CSUSM is forcing students to enter a meaningless contract of suffer academically. It is offensive that a public institution would attempt to limit freedom of speech. StuJ Library hours matter. Computer lab hours matter. How much more money does it take to do this? How many more times will our tuition dents at CSUSM are entitled to freedom of speech, and the computer equipment access rise before we can afford change? I think that we as students need to start pressuring our rep- policy clearly limits it. This letter to the Pride is in violation of the computer equipment resentatives and administrators. Doing so will make the administration take the student body access policy because it is not academic, and I am writing it on a campus computer and e-mailing from a CSUSM e-mail account, and also because it may be deemed offensive seriously by making them accountable for what they do with our money. We aren't children. Why ask us what we want if you aren't going to follow our sugges- by someone who reads it... The fact that it is constitutionally protected speech does not tions? Why create forums, why have discussions, why visit our clubs and organizations if matter at CSUSM. you're not going to do anything but talk? As a student body we can make these changes and our communal spirit can drive them to do this. It's our money. Let's start deciding what we Signed, want to do with it. We can make a face for San Marcos, instead of following along with the Deeply offended, and violating the policy. administration's definition. Offensive E-mail from Garrett Collins DEAR EDITORS, I am writing to thank Johnny Coogan for his incredibly insightful article "To Read or not to Read". I find it amazing that reading has dropped so pitifully in the last few years. Kids (and probably adults) do not read enough at all. One might call them shallow. I myself am an avid reader: Critchton, Koontz, and Grisham are among my favorite authors. However, I find it very difficult to read a book for pleasure during the semester because of all of the reading that I am already assigned. I agree that everyone should read more, but as long as Playstation is around - sad to say - that is just not going to happen. J. 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The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Fax: (760)750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �view at all entrances to the property, a sign not less than 17 by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height, prohibiting public parking and indicating that vehicles will be removed at the owner's expense, and containing the telephone number of the local traffic law enforcement agency. The sign may also indicate that a citation may also be issued for the violation. PARKING Cont. From Pg. 1 C S t J S H P aTRii^rnformafiOB c s a s n m m o r z w f r ^ ^ ' '1 Hours of Ei^lWcemeiff M onday i h r u S u n d a y lign Posted at PPHS ing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code; or any regularly employed and salaried employee, who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations, of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located, may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under any of the following circumstances: (n) No vehicle may be removed unless signs are posted giving notice of the removal. that we typically use in construction are PVC plastic, aluminum ~ those kinds of things, because they stand up to the weather." Knoblock said that the University Police has made no official sanction, and that the University Police is a separate entity from Parking Services. Knoblock also stated that permanent signs are on order. Parking Services' "temporary" signs have been in place for the first two weeks of the spring semester. Carl Blaisdell, Building Division Director for the City of San Marcos, said "If you post a sign, if you post a sign, then it must confirm to a certain width, height, material, location,,.. all that kind of stuff." When shown photographs of the handwritten signs placed by Parking Services, and asked if they are a valid posting, Blasdell responded, "I don't know. You'd have to go to court." Blasdell also stated that a judge could rule, "If I can see it, you can read it." Mike Spangler/THE PRIDE Furthermore, CVC 22658 (a) states: Except as provided in Section 22658.2, the owner or person in lawful possession of any private property, ( )1 within one hour of notifying, by telephone or, if impractical, by the most expeditious means available, the local traffic law enforcement agency , may cause the removal o f a vehicle parked on the property to the nearest public garage under any of the following circumstances: (1) There is displayed, in plain When asked if she wanted to release a comment on the validity of the tickets that have been issued at SMACC to students who may have been ticketed, and in light of the current uncertainty of Parking Services'jurisdiction, Knoblock stated, "I have no comment." Knoblock reminded that there is an appeals system in place if a recipient feels that they have been ticketed unjustly. "If legal counsel becomes involved in this—we pull out of it and we let our legal counsel deal with it," said Knoblock. "The judge—that's the final decision." Courtney didn't agree and stated, "If you take it to a court, a judge is going to say 'that is not posting.' A reasonable driver is going to look where: 74-inches off the ground," and later added "the signs aren't anchored—they're not permanent." Deputy Charles Vorce of the San Marcos Sheriff's Department said, "If the Chief of Police issued any official sanction or temporary parking order, then these would be the signs." Deputy Vorce used an example of a bicycle race requiring temporary road closure. Peter Wolfe of Qwik Sign in San Marcos said the correct materials for a sign vary depending on whether the area falls under local, city, or county regulations, state laws, or CVC code. "The materials CSUSM Parking Sign at PPHS Mike Spangler/THE PRIDE ATTENTION STUDENTS!!! Numerous scholarships for fall 2000 are Available! Scholarships Include: Evers Computer Scholarships Fenstermaker Foundation Scholarships Carolyfi Mahoney Endowed Scholarship Ella J. Thedinga Endowed Scholarship African American Scholarship A.S.I. American Indian Scholarship Interested students must complete a CSUSM General Scholarship Application by March 2, 2000. The application requires an essay detailing school and community activities, academic experiences, future plans and any adversity that the student has overcome. Students applying for need-based scholarships must also mail the 2000-2001 Free Application for Federal Student Aid to the federal processor by March 2, 2000 and name CSUSM (federal code 030113) as a recipient. Additional information is available from the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, (760) 750-4850. Information ObtainedfromCSUSM Press Release U NIVERSITY S TUDENT U NION A DVISORY B OARD T he University S tudent Union A dvisory B oard w as c reated t o p rovide a dvice f rom students, f aculty, s taff and a dministrators r egarding t he c onstruction and o peration of a University S tudent U nion f acility. T he University S tudent U nion f acility is b eing d eveloped f or the b enefit of students, f aculty, staff a nd alumni t o p romote and assist the e ducational p rogram of t he U niversity. In f all 1999, t he U niversity S tudent U nion A dvisory B oard is in the p rocess of d esigning P hase O ne of t he U nion f acility in c onjunction with the C larke Field H ouse. T he P hase O ne f acility will b e s mall b ut will p rovide the first c onference f acilities on c ampus and will b e l ocated a djacent to the f irst e xercise a nd athletic f acilities on c ampus. Several s ubcommittees of t he U niversity S tudent U nion A dvisory B oard a re c urrently s eeking additional s tudent m embers. If y ou w ould like m ore i nformation a bout t he F inance, F acilities, P rogramming a nd R elations, o r P ersonnel C ommittees, p lease c ontact t he c hair of t he Personnel C ommittee, K ara K ornher, at 7 50-4905 o r k kornher@mailhost 1 . csusm.edu. �V olenrtnes f loored in SLoodsKed Sonia Gutierrez love notes in a large urn. In return, young men would court those women whose notes were drawn. The church merged the Roman holiday and the martyrdom of Saint Valentine into one when Christianity became the official religion of Rome. PRIDE STAFF WRITER The Tomb of Saint Valentine Valentine's Day comes when money has been drained from our pockets right after Christmas. It is a holiday second only to Christmas in spending and wrapping. Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine's Day? Did it ever cross your mind that the beheading of a priest and a bishop resulted in such a celebrated and traditional day? The historical story of Valentine's Day is by far gloomier and less romantic than its modern version. Legend has it that Valentine, a Christian priest, married young lovers against the orders of Claudius II. According to Claudius, his men would be less willing tofightin war if they were allowed to marry, so he outlawed marriage. The priest did not follow orders and continued to marry young couples. As a consequence, the execution of the priest Valentine took place on February 14, 269 AD. Strangely, years later, another martyr, a bishop, also by the name of Valentine, was beheaded as well. Here's another Valentine's story: February 15 was the day designated to honor the Roman god Lupercus. To celebrate, young women would write and deposit In the United States, the greeting card industry sells millions of Valentine cards each year. Nowadays, Valentine's Day no longer includes religious customs burdened with martyrdom. Instead, sweethearts exchange cards. I must add, however, that after speaking with several students on campus, I find that would-be sweethearts claim they would prefer something less generic in gifts, such as cards, PRIDE STAFF WRITERS Dr. Lytle did not play any of Johnson's music but he suggested students read Johnson's book Black Manhattan. Dr. Lytle also performed scores by Thomas "Fats" Waller that he All in the name of love. Stained glass window depicting S t Valentine Celine Dion's "All The Way...A Decade Of Song Victoria B. Segall PRIDE FEATURE EDITOR Kathleen Hash and Giovanni Ferrer Dr. Lytle told the audience that he liked to improvise when he felt the piece called for it. He asked, "Do you play what's on the page, or do you trust James Wallen Johnson and improvise?" When asked what would be the worst Valentine's Day gift, Spanish major Lupe Canseco answered, "A Valentine's card with nothing written in it except a signature." Who would have thought that the death of two religiousfigures,mythology, and lore would have resulted in the holiday we celebrate today? How did the exchange of cards begin? Another Valentine legend arose during the Middle Ages. Lovers exchanged messages and gifts because it was commonly believed at this time that birds began to mate on February 14. Valentine cards came to the United States with the first English settlers. Mailing homemade Valentine messages became common practice when postal systems were organized. In 1847, Esther A. Howland developed the first cards and sold $5000 worth in cards. Howland's Valentines became incredibly popular. Cecil Lytle: Piano Sounds through Music History On Thursday, February 10, 2000, pianist, Dr. Cecil Lytle presented a selection of music he called "Rags to Other Riches" in ACD 102. Dr. Lytle, a music history professor at UCSD is also the provost of UCSD's Thurgood Marshall Charter School. His selection for the evening consisted mainly of African American com posers that ranged from the late-1800s to mid-1900s. He performed three pieces by Scott Joplin, the most recognizable being "Mapleleaf Rag". chocolate, or a teddy bear, for Valentine's Day. Other students said they would prefer a self made and personalized card for Valentine's Day. felt might be new to most of the audience, as well as pieces like, "Alligator Crawl" and "African Ripples". Dr. Lytle was also a constant source of information and spoke about each piece in-between performances. The music professor was very excited about sharing the deep history of music with the audience. Dr. Lytle's enthusiasm was evident in his passionate and emotional performance, as his repertoire jumped from African American composers to Jewish-American composer, George Gershwin's "Three Piano Preludes". Hefinishedthe evening with "Giant Steps" by jazz artist John Coltrane. Dr. Lytle recorded a compilation of hymns last fall. The album, which will be released this summer and can be found at the UCSD bookstore, is as of yet untitled. Valentine's Day comes and goes every year. However, for those of you looking for romantic, "lovey-dovey" type music to listen to yearround, there is Celine Dion's most recent CD release, "All The Way...A Decade Of Song". Grammy-award winner Celine Dion's current CD compilation includes nine past favorites, including three movie theme songs: "Beauty and the Beast," "Because You Loved Me," from the film "Up Close & Personal," and "My Heart Will Go On," from the film "Titanic". In addition to such past great hits, there are seven new songs, including Dion's newest up-beat single, "That's The Way It Is," and a remake of Roberta Flack's 1972 hit, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". This CD compilation, totaling sixteen songs, is a good purchase for music-lovers interested in Dion's more popular songs. "All The Way...A Decade of Song" results in slow, soft, soothing "pop" songs for listeners. Depending on your taste in music, this compilation may either help you fall asleep at night or help you relax after a long day of classes. Celine Dion's sweet-sounding, yet unbelieyably strong vocal talent may impress even those who may not be fans of this genre of music. �LEAVE LEONARDO AT TffE BEACH By Shanna Skidmore PRIDE STAFF WRITER Based on the book by writer Alex Garland, The Beach offers the viewer a sense of what life would be like away from everyday rituals and a world f ull of technology. not last forever. A decision that Richard made earlier in the movie comes back to haunt him and ultimately destroys his wonderful life away from reality. The movie opens with Richard (two-time Golden Globe nominee and Academy Award Nominee Leonardo DiCaprio) in Thailand in search of Paradise. Richard is a free young individual who becomes aware of the "perfect" destination through a man that he met in a hotel. Richard befriends and convinces two world, the three friends create a life without French tourists, Etienne (Guillaume Canet), responsibility on the beach, where they play and Francoise (Virginie Ledoyen), to accom- and absorb the sun in the beautiful atmopany him to paradise. With not a care in the sphere. However, paradise cannot and does Unfortunately, the movie lost my interest at this point. Richard goes insane; he stars in his own real-life 'Video game." I guess the director felt it would take several malicious murders to bring Richard, and myself, back to the reality that the beach is not so perfect The Beach, which runs 112 minutes, has an upbeat mix of music that enhances the fast-paced adventure and, had it not strayed into such a bizarre direction, I would have said, "do not miss this one." However, if you need your Leonardo fix, then I say you'd be better off renting Titanic and Who's Eating Gilbert Grape. Rated R for really foul language, sexual content, and gratuitous violence. ICR THE FIRST TIME EVER: $20,000 CASH BONUS PLUS $50,000 FOR COLLEGE. Choose to serve in one of the Armys toppriority occupational skills, and you could receive a cash bonus of up to $20,000, if you qualify. Plus, earn up to $50,000 in money for college through the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Army College Fund, if you qualify. Find out more about these great Army benefits. Talk to your local Army recruiter today. It could be one of the most rewarding calls you ve ever made. San Marcos (760) 747-6510 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN B E www.goarmy.com �President Gonzales Makes Club Signs Removed the Grade! Jana Homik Joni Miller PRIDE STAFF WRITER PRIDE STAFF WRITER If you have noticed a little more elbow room while on your way to classes in Academic Hall, it is not just your imagination. A number of freestanding, sandwich board signs were removed from the breezeway on the second floor over the Winter break. CSUSM's very own President Gonzalez was listed among some of San Diego's finest who were honored by San Diego Magazine's top 50 "People to Watch" in 2000. The January issue touted Gonzalez as a "no-nonsense educator who has eased troubling racial discord on campus, forged relationships with local community leaders, and won battle for funds to unclog traffic bottleneck at State Route 78 and Twin Oaks Valley Road." San Diego Maga zine reported that the President's plans to increase efforts for school funding for the proposed state of the art library, athletic facilities and student housing were just some of the upcoming challenges Gonzalez will face. The article summed up Gonzalez' performance to date by saying, "With enrollment on the rise and a hard-charg- ing Gonzalez at the helm, CSUSM enters the 21st century as a growing educational force with a solid mission statement." According to the magazine "there are so many watchables out there, the hardest part^ i s narrowing the list to 50...There is no standard formula. But we draw from a wide pool of talent, and we think we've arrived at a list that encompasses a broad range and diverse collection of San Diegans." Others named on the list are San Diego Police Chief David Bejarano, San Diego Museum of Art Director Don Bacigalupi, San Diego Opera Director Ian Campbell, State Senator Steve Peace, MP3 founder and CEO Michael Robertson, and Chief of Staff to the Governor Lynn Schenk. Congratulations President Gonzalez! San Diego Auto Show Mike Spangler PRIDE NEWS EDITOR Svorld'sfirstmassroduced gasoline/ lectric hybrid vehile," the Toyota 'rius, and Honda nveiled "the first ;as-electric hybrid ehicle to be sold the U.S.," the onda Insight. According to Steve Orsak, director of Environmental Health and Occupational Safety (EH&OS), the signs were creating a safety hazard and blocking emergency exit areas. At least one half of the breezeway must be clear, said Orsak, and several of the signs had blown over, requiring students to step around or over the downed signs. Trevor Knudsen of the Anime Club notes, "Anime Project Alliance's board was broken in the process [of removal] and we were never notified that it was going to be taken down, or that it had been after the fact, we had to hunt it down and it took a while." Orsak believes that the wind, rather than rough treatment caused damage to the signs he called "abandoned." The signs lacked any identifying marks or names, and were therefore considered abandoned and removed. Leiana Naholowaa, Pride newspaper ^editor, said that the large newspaper wood bin near the stairway of Academic Hall was missing one day of the week right before school began. The whole walkway was cleared of signs and bins and she stated, "It looked like the area had just been water-blasted and cleaned. I assumed that Facilities would return our newspaper stand later on, and they did." Signs outside of Academic Hall tried to trade in their sandwich board sign for a more permanent glass case, similar to those already posted in Academic Hall. In spite of numerous attempts to obtain permission for such a sign, Kimberly Whidden, President of the Accounting Society last year never received a call back. "I too, believe the signs are unsightly, however clubs need a common area to post notices of our choice...Members need up to date information and a place to leave messages for each other." The Accounting Society has Sandwich boards placed by the university, reminding stu- 1.5-liter, 4-cyl produces 108 hp and boasts 34-mpg city, and 41-mpg highway. 110 hp with 28-mpg city, and 35-mpg highway. dents of deadlines and badgering them to pay their tuition, remain. Because the campus has no clear policy on sign placement, Orsak has contacted Administrative Services and requested that a task force be created to look at the sign posting policies. Clubs will continue to compete with each other and the university for the prime locations. If your club is missing a sign, they are being held by EH&OS. Club members can call 750-4510 to arrange a time to pick them up. The 2000 onda Insight, ith an expected riced below Honda Insight Mike Spangler THE PRIDE $ x 9 ?0 00, is claimed to travel 70-miles The San Diego Convention Center on a gallon of gasoline. A1-liter, 3-cyl housed over 700 new cars February 2 - 6 for the 2000-Model San Diego VTEC-E gasoline engine propels the International Auto Show. Attendees Insight, but is aided by an Integrated browsed past models from the forty Motor Assist (IMA) electric motor manufacturers who were showcasing when accelerating or going uphill. the latest and future trends in automotive design. • Pontiac demonstrated the importance of consumer appeal when it decided to make its 1999 concept car, the Pontiac Aztek, a full-scale production model for 2001. Pontiac claims the Aztek is "the world's first Sport Recreation Vehicle, with the versatility of a SUV, and the flexibility of a van." An innovation of the Aztek is the center console that doubles as a removable cooler with room for a dozen, 12-oz cans of beverage. One observer was overheard saying, "That Aztek is the biggest surprise I 've seen here. I mean, Pontiac? That innovative?" Two firsts were on display in the gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle category. Toyota showed-off the The 2001 Toyota Prius9 1.5-liter, 4-cyl gasoline engine is supplemented using the Toyota Hybrid System (THS). The THS determines when the electric motor is engaged, and at times the car is powered solely by electricity, contributing to its 66-mpg fuel economy. The Prius is expected to go on sale in May-2000 with an estimated price of ] $20-22,000. Several manufacturers emphasized passenger room by claiming "first we designed a comfortable passenger compartment, then we built the car around it." Toyota demonstrated the roominess of its 7erce/-replacement, the Toyota Echo (base MSRP $11,345 including destination charges) using four "large in stature" adults from the show-going audience. The Echo's Ford also rolled out a new and spacious small car, replacing the retired Escort with the all-new Ford Focus. The Focus baseline 2-liter; 4-cyl produces Familiar models to the college commuter crowd return as 2000 models, largely unchanged. Honda still offers the Dependable Civic Hatchback (CX model MSRP $11,765) with a 1.6-liter, 106 hp, 4-cyl offering 32 mpg city, 37 mpg highway. The Chevy Metro (formerly know as the Geo Metro) is now available in eight colors, and is still built around a fuel-sipping 1-liter, 3-cyl engine that produces 55 hp and delivers 41 mpg city, 47 mpg highway. �Bernard Hinton: Founding Faculty CoBA Retires if. x Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER His office is now in his home and he works full time. Bernard Hinton, a business professor who hired the first series of business instructors f or the new campus, retired from CSUSM on January 31, 2000. Hinton had originally chosen to come to CSUSM because it was an "opportunity of a lifetime [and] a professional challenge." "Hinton is known as being demanding, but focused," said Rick Moore, CSUSM Director of Communications, "He knew what he wanted and how he wanted it done." Hinton actively participated in the building design of the campus and was instrumental in making sure that construction was completed on time. He helped the university in its move into Craven Hall and made sure that Hibiscus flowers were included in the campus' landscaping. Although Hinton is retired from teaching, he is the president and CEO of SmartCities, a company which provides low cost internet access for schools in the district and founded LightSpeed Fiberlink, Inc., an Internet service provider. Hinton grew up in the inner city of P etroit and majored in biochemistry until his senior year when he changed to business. One day he was called into his office by his Dean and handed a contract which stated he would be teaching the next semester as he earned his MBA. Hinton h adn't thought about teaching or -getting his MBA, but took the j ob. He went on to get his doctorate at Stanford. •111111 $m ^mgmm^m HnHmm iMiifiimi i W§MmS l t t ^ l w l mmm ®8 S s! mm His goal as a teacher was to impact the lives of his students and he says that students he had in his class 30 years ago still keep in touch with him. Hinton has stated that he w on't be spending his retirement "watching the sunset" and is not sure what his involvement with CSUSM will entail in the future. 1111811 KM I MS! 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Inter-Club Council mission statement parking spring 2000 Valentine's Day https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/bfb1236c6121ad9f88d304969f4d5262.pdf ba5df26714c19acce218116e7609e774 PDF Text Text h ttp:/ / w ww.csusm.edu/pride/ Mason Weaver Addresses College Republicans Mike Spangler V o l . v n N o . 7 / Monday, October 11, 1 999 Guevera Discussion Successful Despite Vandals Trevor Knudsen PRIDE STAFF WRITER PRIDE STAFF WRITER R adio t alk s how h ost, a uthor, N orth C ounty T imes c olumnist, a nd c urrent S tate A ssembly C andidate, M ason W eaver s poke f or e leven a ttendees at t he C SUSM C ollege R epublicans m eeting i n C omons 2 06 o n T hursday, O ctober 7. W eaver w as i nvited t o s peak on c ampus b y t he C hairman of t he C ollege R epublicans at C SUSM, M ike S annella, i n s upport of t he o rganization's goal t o i ncrease s tudent i nvolvement in p olitics a nd v oter r egistration. W eaver's s peech f ocused o n w hat h e sees as a " national c risis," t he U S G overnment's i nfringements o n t he r ights a nd f reedoms of i ts c itizens. " Everything y ou've d one today—^ E verything y ou've d one in y our l ife h as b een r egulated by t he g overnment. I 'm n ot s aying i t's all b ad. B ut I d on't e ven w ant m y g overnment t elling m e w hat's good f or m e. We a re s upposed t o b e a f ree, sMf-g W dmiftg ftatfon?* I n h is s eventy-five m inute s peech, M ason Weaver, o nce a " very a ctive D emocrat," u sed e verything f rom h umor t o c ritical a nalysis t o empha^ s ize h is b eliefs. H e e ven a ttacked t he a dage, " Give a m an a f ish and y ou f eed h im f or a d ay; t each a m an t o fish a nd y ou f eed h im f or l ife/' e xclaiming " Do y ou m ean See WEAVER Pg. 3 I N T HIS I SSUE Che Guevera Mason Weaver Pow Wow • Psyche Fairy * Campus Beat Letter to The Editor Kuchler. Aleman Library Breast Cancer RAD Freshmen Fat LoveBytes.. Go Geeks Keehn BIF Naked. Bandits Fight Club Savvy Seniors. Calendar of Events California State University, San Marcos ... 8 Vandals hurled eggs and blue paint at the banner of Ernesto " Che" Guevara late Wednesday night. The banner was hung prominently on the Science Hall building on Wednesday. The vandals not only d efaced the banner but, due to their poor aim, the Science Building was defaced as well. Facilities' preliminary attempt to clean the building f ailed and f urther requires either a stronger cleaning solution, or possibly even the grinding down of the wall. The p etty vandalism, t hough/ did not stop MEChA (El Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano d e Aztlan) f rom honoring Che Guevara on the 3 0 ^ anniversary of his death. Ricardo Favela, vice president of MEChA stated that " it's not going t o stop , us or slow us down." The banner was cleaned and hung once again the next day. The film, "El Che", and bilingual discussion on Che Guevara, sponsored by MEChA, drew standing-room^only attendance the following Thursday in Commons 2 06. The discussion was set up, according to Favela, as an educational program on Che Guevara. P rofessor Anibal Yanez-Chavez and special guest speaker Hector Muro, f rom Mexicanos Unidos en Defensia del Pueblo, led the discussion on Guevara's legacy and relevance to the problems facing us today. The discussion covered many different aspects of Guevara's legacy, including his status as a people's revolutionary hero as well as his economic, political, and social ideology. The discussion also covered the continued exploitation of the Latino and Chicano community, institutional separation of Latinos f rom their culture, and the commercialization of G uevara's image without the ideology he stood for. Although the discussion was primarily pro-Guevara, t here were critical questions concerning his stands on issues such, as communism and religion. As a young pre-med. student traveling through Latin America, Che witnessed the P9verty of the people. He was convinced, that the only way to help the people was t hroughtevolution. He is well-known f or his role in the Cuban Revolution and in the uprisings in Zaire and Bolivia. A medical doctor, Che started schools, hospitals, and a "people's" newspaper in his lifetime. He was also the .author of theoretical works on economics, society, and guerrilla warfare. Some of his works include Socialism and Man in Cuba, Guerrilla Warfare, and Che Guevara and the Cuban Revolution: Writings and Speeches of Ernesto Che Guevara. Seventh Annual CSUSM Pow Wow Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER Drumming and singing could be heard all over the campus on October 2 and 3 as C SUSM's 7th. annual Pow Wow took place on the campus soccer field. Representatives f rom more than 50 tribes gathered along with more than 25 vendors and numerous student and community organizations f or what one participant described as "a time to celebrate being Indian." The smell of burning sage wafted across the field as the drums ushered each group of dancers into the arena. An announcer on the stage introduced the groups and explained the significance of the dances as well as the protocol f or the spectators gathered around the edges of the arena t o watch the dahcers. Those not watching the dancing strolled around under the tents that lined t he field as vendors sold jewelry, clothing, books, artwork and f ood. "This is a family gathering," said Thomas Weir, chair of site planning and logistics f or the Pow Wow committee, who explained that the head dancers chosen f or the Pow Wow symbolized the members of a traditional family. " It's also a good time to reclaim old acquaintances." Diana Zapata thought about her reasons f or coming to the Pow Wow while taking part in an intertribal dance with her family. "We came h ere," she said, "because w e want t o increase our cultural awareness." C SUSM's Pow Wow is also known as a "veterans Pow Wow" because an estimated 80% of the adult male participants are veterans, according to Weir. The Pow Wow featured many specialty dances. One dance performed was the Gourd Dance, which h onors all veterans. Gourd dancers wear their military service medals proudly on their traditional red shawls and carry gourd shakers in their right hands. The warrior image is a very significant aspect of Indian culture, and that importance is r eflected at the Pow Wow. During t he grand entry f lags f rom all branches of the armed services are carried around the arena. Dancers, vendors, organizers and spectators had many reasons f or attending this y ear's Pow Wow, ranging f rom the lush grass and the good weather to an appreciation f or an event known to be a small and intimate gathering. "This i s h omey," said arena director Charlie Silverwater. "At other, bigger Pow Wows people tend t o get lost." "This is a good way to learn about Indian culture," said vendor D elphina Oclitso-Barr, a N avajo Indian. When asked if See POW WOW Pg. 5 �With recent articles in The Pride On the DEAR EDITORS j 3sycV>e JITcxiry league's relationship choices. then you need to get over it. So, under the guise of concern ; Y<Jb need to stop worrying-about I have a colleague wko^is cur- about hierarchy, you bring up w and concentrate your efforts You mighty od someone who actually needs this "dilemma, rently married but is als\) dat der w h a t ^ /our help (which may be yourseveral people. I think tftlal this ^ant to r ea self, d olll/^nave known people colleague's partnertaiows th&t ac^tiall tjot/involved in these ^orget ii this person is dating of poW6f-dpferential relationships pie, so the mere fact thlit t fiis tant r have been fulfilling. If person is dating otherS^s; apt daagjppMjE.1 one pec>p^flq4^allycare for and are what concerns me, and I d cj m en^HBfftsubi another, why do feel it is my place t SJfecuss'lt I bMpS) & th< yoii^Wnt to intervene? 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Now, structure to take advantage^ m g ^ o ^ xMk^gu^ take your life and put it where the position of power and reaienOTwiJl /ou can make a more positive subordinates? f r etribj^on (a 1 impact, assuming that is what Sw^i m ir intentions are leading you Dear concerned From what you have told \ and you ] |e%ere, your concern is rooted ifould 9bvio You say that you arqf**T efonfour own limitations. , to^ra^ u^d^r dur&s. cerned about this person'&^oren a|3^Hop^ai04ction he relationship" but why cftdKyoii / you have any question or comwould be to gather these sub mention it if that was truly\ ments for the Psyche Fairy, please case? I may be wrong (but dinates and file a claim against that's unusual!), but I think you your colleague. If you find that email them to psychefairy@hotmail.com have a problem with this col- these dates are willfiilly entered, Dear Psyche Fairy, scrutiny placed upon Greek Organizations, a letter to the editor in the October 4 edition further proved this point. This letter to the editor strengthens the argument regarding the stereotypes, and ignorance toward Greek Letter Organizations. Maybe i t's because some are intimidated by the idea of an organization designed to contribute and provide support to not only its members, but its surrounding community. Greek Organizations here at CSU San Marcos and throughout the country do more community service and help the American Public than any other NON-PROFIT Organization. However when something goes wrong Greeks are the first to blame, similar to the blatant attack at one of these organizations in that letter to the editor, evoked entirely because of a simple misquote. It's as if these organizations are constantly being judged and scrutinized by a relentless eye, and at the first sign of difficulty the vultures are quick to attack. I 'm left to wonder what could evoke this ignorance in a community, which we strive to help each day of our lives? Maybe they are threatened by the leadership skills that these organizations impose upon their members, and the high potentials that each individual is encouraged to strive towards. Is it just coincidence that almost 40 Presidents of the United States were in a social Fraternity, or that 90 percent of all President and C EO's of Fortune 500 Companies were in Greek Letter Organizations? Even looking at leadership here at CSU San Marcos ASI President Waleed Delawari, ASI Programming Rep Mbalaka Monololo, and Undergraduate Rep Jesus Corona are all in Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. ASI Vice President Robert Radovich is in Tau Kappa Epsilon, ASI College of Business Rep Newsha Digius, and Inter Club Council Vice Chair Arti Patel are in Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. It's obvious that Greek Organizations are serious when they claim to develop individuals who get involved, and make a difference. When people try to discredit and belittle these organizations, which stand to make a difference and help those who are less fortunate, says a lot for the world we live in. There remains little room to ponder why there are less acts of good will and kindhearted people in our society. Dean Manship Inter Club Council Chairman Greek Presidents Council Chairman & President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity EDITORS' RESPONSE In The Pride Vol. VII issue 6 October 4, 1999, and The Pride Vol. VII issue 5 September 27,1999, you will note that the stereotypes to which you refer are not found in the articles run in The Pride. Rather, in both the "First Annual Child Trot Fest Pulls Together Student Organizations, " and "Brotherhood on Campus" articles The Pride portrayed social Greek fraternities evenhandedly and in a positive light. The stereotypes which you so ardently argue against are those expressed by some members of the campus community. 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A Photo Exhibit by Victor Aleman Dedicated CSUSM Administrator Will be Greatly Missed Joni Miller Adra Hallford PRIDE STAFF WRITER PRIDE STAFF WRITER Flags flew at half mast on the CSUSM campus Wednesday, September 6, 1999, to recognize the passing this week of Sandra Kuchler, Dean of Students, after a t wo-y^r battle with cancer. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Eternal Hills in Oceanside f or the dean who was known affectionately on campus as 'Sandy.' The Student Affairs Office has placed a collage of pictures, a short biography, and a poem in Sandy's honor by the door to their o ffice in remembrance of the Dean and as an "expression of their sadness at her passing. Though obviously affected by the loss, the o ffice does not anticipate any disruption in student services as a result. Former Director of Housing Susan Mitchell was appointed Interim Dean of Students a fter Sandy Kuchler exercised an early retirement option at the beginning of August. It is with deepest sympathy that I inform you of the passing of Sandra Kuchler after a two-year struggle with cancer. As Director of Student Development Services, she led the development of Counseling and Psychological Services, Disabled Student Services and Health Services programs. Sandy became especially interested and effective in serving non-traditional students. In 1993, she was appointed Associate Dean of Students and served until 1998, when she became Dean of Students. Sandy had been a part of our community since 1981, when she was appointed Assistant Dean f or Students at what was then SDSU's North County Center. She worked closely with outreach and recruitment efforts and was a major factor in the C enter's growth f rom 167 to 2,000 stu-^ dents. Sandy earned a reputation Sandy has played a critical role f or consistently and effectively in creating the welcoming enviassisting students in meeting their ronment students enjoy at CSU academic goals. San Marcos. Her contributions to the climate of our campus have When CSU San Marcos touched the lives of many, and she became a separate campus, Sandy will be missed. continued with the new university. JONI MILLER / The Pride Sandy is survived by her son, Nicholas, whom she regarded as the j oy of her life; her companion, John; and three brothers. Her contributions to the campus, particularly t o non-traditional students, as well as the remembrance of her laughter and easy smiles survive Sandy as well. WEAVER Continued From Pg. 1 you h ave all the fish and all the k nowledge? L et's j ust open the gates and let m e o nto t he lake and I will need n othing e lse t o f eed m yself." Weaver is a veteran of the Vietnam War a nd r eceived a m edical discharge a fter nearly f our y ears w ith t he Navy a fter sustaining nearly f atal i njuries in what h e c laims t o h ave b een a racially motivated personal attack. H e clarifies that h e " once r an with the Black Panthers u p in L.A., but I d idn't ' join' them. I got t o k now a lot of t hem b ut w asn't very i mpressed w ith t hem,": adding, " I d on't b elieve in r evolt f or t he s ake of r evolting." If the M issouri-born Weaver w ins t he M arch 7 elections h e will b ecome " the first b lack R epublican t o s erve in C alifornia's State Assembly since 1933." Incumbent A ssemblyman, Howard Kaloogian, h as o fficially e ndorsed h im. T he C ollege R epublicans p lan t o h ost other special e vents o n c ampus including a m ock election in November. They also h ave p lans f or K OGO R adio p ersonality R oger H edgecock t o b e a f uture g uest speaker on c ampus. T he following is an open letter t o the campus f rom President Gonzalez: TO: The Campus Community FROM: Alexander Gonzalez, President Make Way for CSUSM's Field House and Library Mike Spangler Plans f or a new CSUSM Library Information Center are well underway as committees, architects, and planners attempt to iron out the details in order to meet a proposed August 2003 completion. Final State approval f or funding is expected before July, while a Breast Cancer Awareness Cindy Tagliapietra PRIDE STAFF WRITER PRIDE STAFF WRITER The next building students should expect to see on campus is the M. Gordon Clark Athletic Field House, partially funded by a $1.2 million donation made by Helen Clark in honor of her late husband. The total expected cost of the project, to be completed in November 2001, is $7.1 million. $1.4 million is to come from donations while "most of the f unds, $4.5 million, will come f rom student f ees assessed over the next several years," says the North County Times. The 35,000 square foot facility will house weight rooms, locker rooms, and o ffice space. For those of you unacquainted with the struggle of the United Farm Workers of America, a profound exhibit is currently on display in our CSUSM Library. Photojournalist and multi-media artist Victor Aleman offers prolific images of the courageous journey of Cesar Chavez in a photo art exhibit entitled "On Cesar Chavez Side." Depicting the struggle and plight of California's farm workers through Chavez' work, Aleman captures the human condition that Chavez strove to shed light upon. See PHOTO Pg. 6 Presented by the Arts and Lectures specially formed Trust Foundation has until June to raise $1.5 million in donations f or the much-anticipated building. Voters passed Proposition 1A in November making state bond money available for the new library, adding to the $1 million donation received from Rancho Santa Fe residents Jean and W. Keith Kellogg II in 1996. The new Library is expected to cost $44.6 million after it is built and furnished. It will measure 198,000 square feet, and is expected to hold 840,000 printed volumes with seating for 1,600 students. This dwarfs the current Library Services location, which takes up only 34,000 square feet of Craven Hall and holds about 150,000 bound books. Once the LIC is completed, the existing library space is to be used f or a Student Information center. "You have breast cancer" is a sentence no one wants to hear in her lifetime. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pride will print articles concerning this important issue as a special service to the women and men at CSUSM. 6. (A diagnosis of breast cancer i s an emergency.) Most breast cancers have been present for eight to ten years by the time you can f eel a lump, and s o there certainly i s time for you to get a second opinion, to read, and to f ully explore the options. Ten Myths about Breast Cancer (from Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book) * Some health professionals do not agree with Dr. Love on this issue. 7. (A mastectomy ensures that the cancer i s gone forever.) Mastectomy will remove the breast, however, it will not guarantee that the cancer will not recur. Eight to ten percent of women will have a recurrence in the scar after a mastectomy and there is also the p ossibility o f metastases (spreading). Lumpectomy and radiation are as good as mastectomy in preventing breast cancer from returning. 1. (Having f ibrocystic disease increases your risk of breast cancer.) Fibrocystic disease i s a general term for any benign process in the breast and does not increase the risk of breast cancer. 2. ( Coffee increases your risk of breast cancer.) C offee was once thought to increase the symptoms of fibrocystic disease. This was found not to be true and, in some statistics, c offee prevents breast cancer. 3. (Only women with a family history o f breast-cancer are at risk.) 80% of women who develop breast cancer have no family history, although women who have a family history of breast cancer are at increased risk. 4. (Mammography is 100% accurate in early breast cancer detection.) Mammography is a very important tool for detecting breast cancer early, however, it is not 100% accurate.* Any woman who has a lump ^nd has a normal mammogram still needs to have it checked out. 5. (Older women don't have to worry about • breast cancer.) The older you are, the higher your risk of breast cancer. So all women need to worry about breast cancer. 8. (A breast cancer diagnosis i s a death sentence.) We cure most early breast cancer with standard treatments. Even women who are not cured of breast cancer are certainly able to add three to f ive disease-free years to their l ives. 9. (Breast s elf-exams done routinely will find all cancers at a curable state.) Breast s elf-exams have never been shown to make a difference in the mortality of breast cancer. It i s wishful thinking to b elieve it can always find cancer at a curable stage. 10. (Only women get breast cancer.) Men are also able to get breast cancer and, in fact, there are some 5 00 cases every year of breast cancer in men in this country. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it would seem only natural to include a "How to do a Breast Self-Exam" for the women at CSUSM. This three-step technique comes to you courtesy of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The best time to examine your breasts i s during the week after your period. That's when your breasts will be s oftest and least tender, and a lump will be easiest to find. You might feel uncomfortable and afraid the first f ew times you examine your breasts, but the more you get to know the characteristics of your breasts, the more comfortable the exam will become. In the shower: Raise one arm and place your hand on the back of your head. S lowly and methodically, move the pads of your fingertips over the breast in a circular pattern. Don't forget to f eel in the armpit area. Repeat on the other side. Before a mirror: With your arms resting at your sides, look for changes in the shape of your breasts, as well as s welling, dimpling, or indentations in the skin, or changes in the skin or nipples. Then raise your arms over your head and repeat the procedure. Finally, place the palms of your hands on your hips and press down s o that your chest muscles f lex; again, look for changes in the breasts and nipples. Lying down: Lie down and put a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using the pads of your fingertips, make the same circular.pattern of your right breast as y ou did in the shower. Don't forget to feel the armpit and the chest area from the collarbone to below the breast. Repeat, using firmer pressure. Squeeze the nipple gently to see if there's any discharge. Repeat the procedure on the l eft breast. Report any strange findings or changes to your doctor right away! �4 ® fje P r t b e Monday, October 11, 1 999 Rape Aggression Defense Class for Women Victoria B. Segall PRIDE STAFF WRITER One in four college women have reportedly been sexually assaulted during their college years, according to a Ms. Magazine Poll that studied sexual assault and rape. CSUSM has 5,600 students, 2/3 of whom are female. The statistics indicate that of the 3,700 females, 25% of the women on campus may fall victim to rape.?— a frightening concept. Fortunately there are ways women on campus can protect themselves and reduce their risks, of being attacked. One way is through CSUSM's Rape Aggression Defense Class for Women (RAD). RAD begins Wednesday, October 13, and runs through October 22. There are four class dates total, two Wednesday and two Friday night classes from 6:30pm - 9:30pm in the Visual & Performing Arts Annex. More RAD Classes will be offered every other month Rape Aggression Defense Classes for Women are present in several colleges and universities across the country. RAD was developed in Virginia in 1978 by a retired police officer. According to Larry Dadeau, Executive Director of RAD, the objective of the classes are: "To develop and enhance the options of self-defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked." RAD has been present at CSUSM f or about f ive years. The RAD classes teach selfdefense strategies—practicing both physical and verbal techniques and, most importantly, teach the women how to become more aware of their surroundings and avoid dangerous situations. Students also gain additional information f rom guest speakers like locksmiths and members of the Escondido Youth Encounter. Perhaps the most exciting part of RAD is the last night of class. On the last night the students take part in individual attack simulations where they will experience three set-scenarios. The set scenarios will include at least two "attackers,"including instructor Officer Mario Sainz, dressed in protective head and body gear. In the event that the s tudent may become nervous and " freeze," the control monitor, who oversees the scenario, will stop the scenario and continue the simu- lation when the student is ready. Instructors design the classes to suit the needs of the students of RAD; participants have ranged f rom ages twelve to eighty-three years old. m T he instructors go through rigorous physical training and tests and volunteer their time to teach the classes. Officer Mario Sainz, who has been teaching the class f or almost six years, is the official instructor f or RAD. B arb Acevedo has been assisting in classes f or the last f our years and has been an See RAD pg. 5 Freshmen Fat Mike Spangler PRIDE STAFF WRITER "The Freshman F ifteen." You may have had it. Some still carry the burden well beyond their freshman year. What is it? The phenomenon of first year college freshman gaining fifteen pounds of body weight. "It happens, and do you know why? Pizza. Pizza and soda are the number one cause" says Susan Carman, Licensed Vocational Nurse and CSUSM Health Educator. Students who think that they might need to make a change in their diet can eliminate the guesswork by consulting the CSUSM Student Health Services Center? Students can schedule a thirtyniinute appointment to receive a FREE computerized nutritional analysis of their diet, or a FREE Body Composition Analysis that details an individual's percentage of body fat, ideal weight, and basal metabolic rate. One could even schedule an hour-long appointment and do them both. The body composition analysis is typically priced between $50-75 at a health spa. The f ree services do not stop there. With every scheduled appointment, students can also get nutritional counseling f rom Susan Carman and her 15 years of experience. "I work with foods the person likes to eat," says Carman, adding "Pizza i sn't all bad. It j ust needs to be balanced with a salad." I t's difficult to make radical changes. Carman d oesn't promote food restriction but prefers that students "add in healthy f oods." For many freshmen, attending college is their first experience away from the home. O ften students must rearrange their daily routine to f it their new class, study, and social schedules. Diet and exercise are often the first to be compromised. When asked to reflect on "The Campus Beat" question in the September 26th issue of The Pride, "If you could change anything in the cafeteria, what would it b e?" Carman responded " I'd like to see them have nutritional values available f or all of the f oods. I 've made suggestions b efore, but they seldom listen." Sounds like the supervisors f rom the Dome need to call 750-4915 and schedule an appointment to use the "Nutritionist 4 " computerized nutritional analysis program. why say it twice when once will suffice? I way J ^ CALLING # A USE 3-WAY CALLING A ND TELL EVERYONE THE NEWS AT THE SAME TIME. TO A DD S OMEONE TO A CONVERSATION, SIMPLY PRESS THE HANG UP BUTTON. WAIT FOR THE SECOND DIAL TONE. T HEN DIAL THE N UMBER Y OU W ANT TO REACH. A ND W HEN Y OU HEAR THE N UMBER CONNECT - HIT THE HANG UP BUTTON AGAIN. VOILA! IT'S O N YOUR PHONE N OW A ND ONLY 75< PER USE. 3-WAY CALLING. CLICK-DIAL-CLICK. W HEN E NDING A 3-WAY CALL. Y OU M UST H ANG UP FOR T WO S ECONDS BEFORE PLACING A NOTHER CALL 3-WAY C ALLING IS AVAILABLE IN M OST AREAS. �Tidbytes...and Lovebytes... Adra Hallford GOGEEKI PRIDE STAFF WRITER Joni Miller Computer friendships and romantic relationships come as no surprise with the spread of the Internet in the everyday lives of most people. It is not unusual to hope f or the blossoming of " cyber-love" into an "in-theflesh," physical relationship. But oh, Psyche Fairy and others, be forewarned! Danger can lurk in the shadows of deceptively innocent binary data and online flirtation. To explain, the same types of predators who stalk people in the non-digital world have found a new realm of darkness in which to gather information and find cover on the Internet. Here i s but one way these stalkers win over the unsuspecting: It is relatively easy to lurk in a chat room, observe who is talk- ing to whom, and get on someone's email list. When emails are sent, most people include their recipient list in the to: field of the message. Recipients names and addresses are often listed here. Once these names and addresses go out, the lurker can then go back to the chat room armed with name, screen name, email address* and after a quick to any online White Pages service, the phone number, physical address, and even a point to point map to the home of almost anyone from the list. The lurker, who should now be considered a stalker, can pretend to know people known to those with whom he/she is corresponding. A Mend of a friend has more credibility than a stranger, and trust is more easily gained in this manner. From here, life becomes a waking nightmare for*the victim of the stalker. So, how does one engage in online romance without risking being stalked? First and foremost, proceed with caution. Protect your information and you protect yourself. Protect yourself and your friends by putting email addresses in the bcc: field (blind carbon copy). When that new cyber-love wants to meet, ask f or references. If that offends him/her, drop this cyberloser faster than T1 line download time! Before meeting, make sure that you have thoroughly checked out their references. Finally, meet at the local police station. That should cool the j ets of most ne'er-do-wells. How you proceed wiH decide if you think lovebytes means online love in its fullest expression, or love bites. Profile: Professor Robin Keehn Catherine Matsumoto .PRIDE STAFF WRITER There's a bright future ahead f or Re-Entry students. At eighteen, Robin Keehn enrolled in college, at age twenty, she opted to drop out. After ten years of working as a waitress and a housekeeper, Robin decided that it was time to go back to college and to eventually pursue a career. While looking to enroll at SDSU, she was steered to CSUSM, which was closer to her home in North County. Having had an interest in the arts and writing in high school, she chose Liberal Arts as her major. The university offered academically challenging course work, small classes, and a dedicated faculty. Focused on finishing her college education, Robin found that CSUSM would satisfy her academic objective. " I had a sense of earnestness, commitment and desire to learn, traits that are common f or re-entry students," she says, " I found every class fascinating and each professor someone I wanted to get to know." After receiving her Bachelors degree in 1992, Dr. Ken Mendoza convinced Robin to go on f or a Ph.D.. Keehn applied to UCSD and was accepted to the Literature and Writing Department. There she interacted with students who had graduated f rom prestigious universities such as Yale and Princeton. When asked if it was intimidating to compete with the other students she replied, "The education I received at CSUSM gave me absolute confidence to reach my goal." Today, you will find her name on a plaque in Craven Hall among CSUSM's first graduating class. Even more impressive, Dr. Keehn teaches in the Literature and Writing department and is the director of CSUSM's Writing Center. She says of her accomplishment, "It may sound cliche, but it is a dream come true. I am thrilled and privileged to be here." Dr. Keehn, a native San Diegan, lives in North County with her husband and four-yearold daughter. Her husband, who was also a re-entry student, teaches English at the local community college. Sharing some r e-entry. wisdom Robin says, "don'fcfocuson what you should have done but concentrate and enjoy what y ou're doing now." She invites re-entry students to contact her at the Writing Center. Pow Wow Cont. from pg. 1 Although our version of the Pow Wow is a modern development, it has roots in ancient traditions. History Professor A1 Schwartz explained that the name "Pow Wow" comes f rom the Algonquin word for "doctor" and has evolved into its presentday meaning because of the dancing and drumming which accompanied* the healing process. "The modern Pow Wow is less than a century old, but it connects to things that are 5000 years old," he said. year. Along with the organ izers, he credited the approximately 50 volunteers, many of them CSUSM students, with making the Pow Wow happen. she thought Pow Wows perpetuated stereotypes about Indians, Oclitso-Barr suggested that people should look beyond the Pow Wow to learn about other aspects of Indian life. "This is j ust the f ace" of a rich cultural tradition, she said. "There's a lot more to it." Part cultural expression, part spiritual ritual, part social gathering, the Pow Wow represented different things to different people as they watched and listened, ate and shopped. " It's a time f or rejoicing about what we have," said Ernest Black Wolf Flebotte, a vendor, Gpurd Dancer, Vietnam veteran, and Algonquin Indian f rom Canada. The Pow Wow at CSUSM has • » •. grown tremendously f rom its humble beginnings as a storytelling session attended by 300400 people in the faculty parking lot. Weir estimated that 5000 to 7000 attended the Pow Wow this PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride The goal of the Pow Wow is not to make a profit, Weir said, but to break even. The Pow Wow hopes each year to put away some seed money for the next year, so that the committee is not starting f rom scratch. "So f ar w e've been successful." One person who was extremely happy about that success was Dr. David Whitehorse, professor of education and co-chair of this year's event. "This is the best thing the university puts on," he said. PRIDE STAFF WRITER When you hear the words "Geek L ife," what images come to mind? Do you picture scenes f rom "Fresh Prince of Bel Air," like Carlton Banks dancing, or the unforgettable Steve Erkel on "Family Matters"? Or are you completely oblivious and could care less about Geek L ife on campus? Either way, you should be a little curious because Geeks can be found in the classrooms of every college, and they riiay even be future co-workers. Would you have ever guessed that the likes of Bill Gates, Robin Williams, E ltonJohn, R2D2, and all of "The Wallflowers" were GEEKS? I have information f rom good sources that there were many famous historical GEEKS, long before the American Greek L ife craze of 1776. The likes of Beethoven, Napoleon, Socrates and Jesus are j ust a few with Geek roots. The good news about GEEK LIFE is that GEEKS ARE OUT! Yes, Geeks never were in the closet! Geeks d on't have to give secret handshakes, have mottoes, or take oaths t o discuss their revolutionary ideas. In fact, Geeks have infiltrated CSUSM, You may have seen a few of us on campus. W hile Greeks are busy with RUSH the first few weeks of class, a Geek d oesn't rush into anything. In fact, a Geek may wander aimlessly throughout the campus, (so as not to look lost), arriving fashionably late to class. While Greeks require an evening gown or black tie ensemble for various functions, a Geek may. easily show up i h T-shirts and jeans, Birkenstocks, any rubber-soled shoe, or a stylish oxford without socks. A BMW may be the Greek's choice of transportation, but not a Geek's. A Geek seeks out alternative modes of transportation to promote and encourage a healthy environment for humans and other living creatures. An occasional Geek can be seen purchasing their monthly student bus pass at the ASI office, locking up their trusty bicycle steed outside of the dome, or (my personal choice) riding a little red scooter. I have reason to believe that you probably know a Geek, or even have one in your family! Then again, there is always the chance that, yes, you too could be a GEEK. The following is a questionnaire to see if you are a GEEK: 1. Are you a slave to fashion? 2. Do you drive your daddy's BMW to school? 3. Do you watch every episode of Ally McBeal? 4. Have you secretly wished you were in a fraternity/sorority? If you answered NO to two or more of these questions you may be a GEEK or have strong GEEK tendencies. But FEAR NOT! I hereby offer the students of Cal State San Marcos the alternative to Greek Life. GEEK LIFE! There is NO criteria for geeks, no bids for membership, or chance of exclusivity. One does not have to hold high social status in the community, nor have a minimum income. You will never be asked to wear formal attire, at any time. If this sounds too good to be true, you are on your way to being a GEEK! If by chance you are still a little shy, perhaps f earful of what others may think of you, you may not be ready j ust yet. Give it time. Your true identity will come forth; there is no denying GEEKNESS. After all, CSUSM is an institution of diversity is it not? GO GEEKS! If you feel you may be a GEEK but are afraid to come out, please feel f ree to contact the Geek email hotline at scootergeek@yahoo.com. May the GEEKS be with you. RAD Continued From pg. 4 instructor for one year. One reason Barb primarily chose to take the classes was the rise in the occurrence of rape in her city, Escondido. After taking the class, she was impressed by the number of defense options she had learned. "It's nice to know y ou're doing something for yourself," Barb said. There are also two separate RAD classes for children ages 5-7 and ages 8-10. This class has been present in CSUSM f or two years. In the RAD Class for Kids the children learn how to prevent accidents around the house, how to react to strangers, bike-helmet safety, firesafety, and a collection of other useful lessons for children. Children will learn physical defense techniques like soccer kicks, shin kicks, and eye-pokes. RAD for Kids also contains a simulation during the last class, however it is much more simple than the adult class. For example the scenario might end with the child running f rom the scene, picking up the phone and calling f or help. The RAD Classes for Kids take place on Saturdays, October 16, 23, and 30 f rom 1:00pm - 4:00pm each day at the VPA Annex. The children's training book is $15, the adult training book is $20, and parking is $3. For more information call Officer Mario Sainz at (760) 750-4567 or Barb Acevedo at (760) 750-4481 and check out the RAD webpage at: http://ww2.csusm.edu/public safetv/radpagehtml �Paul Blanchard PRIDE STAFF W RITER Samantha Cahill PRIDE STAFF WRITER I Bificus is Biff Naked's latest solo effort. This album has quickly become a well-played addition to my collection with its mix of alternative, folk and punk. With hints of N o Doubt, Madonna and countless others, this album has a little of everything f or everyone. With B iff's ability to sound punk and somehow sweet at the same time, it is difficult not to fall in love with her seductive voice. The lyrics are well written, but not quite up to the standards of other female writers such as Ani DiFranco and Tori Amos. The newest film f rom German director Katja von Gamier starring Jutta H offmann (Marie), Nicolette Krebitz (Angel), Jasmine Tabatabai (Luna) and Katja Riemann (Emma), Bandits shook box o ffice records throughout Europe. The combination prison break, road movie, and action-adventure set to a soundtrack that is the highest selling soundtrack of any European film to date, is sure to draw crowds in America as well. A combination of A Hard Day's Night meets Thelma and Lousie, the f ilm's soundtrack is its driving force, and i s made up primarily of songs by Tabatabai and Krebitz, two of the films multitalented performers. The filmmakers had initially commissioned additional compositions f rom outside writers and musicians, but the commissioned works lacked the depth and feeling of the music of Tabatabai and Krebitz: "Beyond the first three songs, I had not intended on using other songs of theirs," confessed von Gamier. "But the outside music did not share the feeling of the project. They (Krebitz and Tabatabai) were so musically creative at that time, and being on the film nearly from the beginning, their soul f or the film came out in their music." The f ilm's story line of a female prison rock band that has escaped and is on the run is both engaging and lighthearted. Yet the f ilm's ability to evoke a range of responses f rom the audience, f rom laughter to apprehension, marks it as something more than the standard action movie. The f our characters and their flight f or freedom along the Autobahn, while being chased by both the police and throngs of newfound fans, quickly involves the viewer in their plight. The cinematography of the film is as artful as its soundtrack; it makes use of the b eautiful scenery along the Autobahn, and uses some nice angles and filters throughout. All in all, I found the film and the soundtrack both engaging and enjoyable. Though each song has a familiar sound, Biff Naked has created her very own style which pours f rom her soul. The bottom line is that if you like No Doubt, Madonna, and Blink 182, check out Biff Naked's / Bificus. P HOTO Cont. pg. 3 Series f or Fall 1999, the exhibit opened on Wednesday, October 6, at 3:00 pm with a warm reception in the library courtyard of CSUSM. The courtyard was abuzz with the arrival of the renowned artist. Fashionably late, Mr. Aleman arrived to greet eager students, faculty and staff with grace and an unassuming nature. Working closely with Cesar Chavez f or ten years, (1980-1990) Aleman was fortunate to capture many personal and unique photographs of the contemporary folk hero. Much of A leman's work embodies intimate settings of Cesar Chavez with family and friends. Other, more political settings portray Chavez as the activist of the people. Numerous celebrities are noticed throughout the collection of photographs. Martin Sheen, Lou Diamond Phillips, Edward James Olmos and Mile Farrell are j ust some of the luminaries shown in alliance and support of Chavez' cause, and contribution to the labor movement. Victor Aleman has been awarded many honors f or his work documenting the human condition. He is currently the editor of Vida Nueva, a Spanish weekly in Los Angeles. Other projects include two books in production, one of Cesar CMvez and the other a photo documentary of the conditions in El Salvador since 1970. Victor Aleman's exhibit will run through November 30 at the CSUSM library. Cynthia C. Woodward PRIDE STAFF WRITER Dark but disturbingly witty, the world: they are the grown Fight Club assaults the senses in sons of single mothers and telea new release starring Edward vision. Along with other desperNorton and Brad Pitt. Directed ate urban men, the two form an by David Fincher (Seven), the underground fight club. Every movie offers an unusually violent night hordes of men pack into the solution f or fin-de-siecle despair. basement of a local bar to strip to A lonely city-dweller (Norton) the waist and fight one-on-one. searches unsuccessfully f or a The fights are violent and cure to end his insomnia. During bloody, but purge the men of a commuter flight he strikes up their pent up, worker-bee rage. an acquaintance with a soap The fighters emerge f rom their salesman (Pitt). The two form a battles spitting out teeth and friendship based on their mutual blood, but smiling. understanding of their place in Fine performances and near- brilliant moments of humor save the film f rom being a gratuitous free-for-all. Norton and Pitt play well off of each other, and neither loses the wry edge necessary f or the film to succeed. However, the film is extremely violent. One scene shows a man vomiting in response to one of the fights, and I felt my stomach turn in sympathy more than once. Both to its advantage and disadvantage, the film offers a bleak and cynical end-of-the-millennium urban environment. From the workplace cubicles to the club basements, the f ilm paints the city tired and dark and dingy. Considering the subject matter, the darkness works, of course, but sometimes I felt like I was being hit over the head with the MESSAGE - which has the subtlety of a fist fight, excuse the pun. In case you d on't catch it in the first f ew minutes, the firstperson narrator will tell it to you. Rated " R" f or extreme violence. Perfect martini? Nope, classroom Tired of intimate classes for 2 00? Depressed by the prospect of graduate classes for 5 0? C GU's student-to-faculty ratio of 11.2:1 means that most of our classes are quite small. M akes for lively interchange and dynamic learning. Check us out at www.cgu.edu or visit our beautfful campus. A promotion party for the Peter Tosh Birthday Celebration was held at noon in front of the Dome on Wednesday, October 6, 1999. Members of the audience were treated to a special concert by Grammy-award nominee Junior Reid who recently arrived from Kingston, Jamaica. Reid and other artists were scheduled for a weekend of "Reggae ' Rez' Style" at the La Jolla Indian Reservation in honor of Peter Tosh which began October 9. Visit us at the C SUSM Recruitment Fair on October 25th! Claremont GRADUATE UNIVERSITY Claremont Graduate University • 170 East Tenth Street • Claremont, CA 91711-6163 (909) 621-8069 • f ax: (909) 607-7285 • e-mail: admiss@cgu.edu �Savvy Seniors Make Their Way June Hodges PRIDE STAFF WRITER Some wear bi-focals. Their hair may be gray or tastefully tinted. They have permanently etched laugh lines around their insightful eyes. While their spirits are young, their physical bodies are not, so they climb the stairs in a leisurely manner. They never miss class and are always on time. Most of them do not feel the need to dress in the latest fashions and so they dress comfortably and conservatively. Who are these people? They are the senior citizen students at CSUSM who range in age f rom sixty to eighty-one. The average age of a typical CSUSM student is twenty-eight years old out of a total enrollment of over five thousand. There are twenty-four women and fifteen men enrolled this f all semester. There are two eightyone year old freshmen and nine who are working on post-baccalaureate degrees. There are nine others who will receive bachelor's degrees in Visual and Performing Arts, History, LTWR, Sociology, and Women's Studies during the Fall, 1999/Spring, 2000 semesters.On May 27, 2000, they will "walk" across the stage and be handed a "sheepskin" in f ront of their proud, cheering f amilies and friends. It will be a day of celebration and triumph because they have persisted and achieved the goal of graduating f rom a four-year University. The culmination of life-long hopes and dreams will be f ulfilled f or them after years of working, raising children (sometimes as a single parent), attending PTA meetings, working as Scout leaders, chauffeuring children between sporting events, band practices, dance lessons and sewing miles of sequins on m arching costumes. Most of them did all these things while providing a home life at the same time. For all students, whether ' fresh out of high school' or re-entering college, there are the usual fears. "Will I be accepted by my peers? Will they laugh at m e or think I 'm dumb when I ask a lot of questions? Can I handle the workload that i s expected of me? Am I too young or too old? Will my disablement prevent me f rom keeping up with the rest of the class?" While these are universal worries, f or senior citizens they are more pronounced. A young woman interviewed in the Dome said, "When I see older students in my classes, it makes me think hard about why I 'm here. They deserve a lot of respect and I love the different perspectives they Contribute to class discussions. They motivate me to do my b est and I f eel bad when some of the younger students roll their eyes and get a pained expression if the seniors ask f or clarification on things they d on't understand. Everyone appreciates being treated with courtesy and dignity." Others said, "Age doesn't matter. We like you!" "We admire you f or coming back to finish your education." "Keep coming back because we can learn f rom your experiences." graduates. She says "On that day, I will be immensely proud of myself and happy I had the opportunity to fulfill my dream." She lives alone with her cat, Minou, a French name that is given to all cats in the family. Interviews with senior students: Pauline Brown, 70, native Californian, married iighLout of high school to a controlling, alcoholic husband who abused her emotionally f or thirty-nine years. Mother of five college graduated sons and grandmother to eleven grandchildren and great grandmother to two, she is now happily married to a high school teacher and counselor. He encouraged her to attend CSUSM where she will graduate next May with a m ajor in Women's Studies and a minor in Sociology. They live in Ramona where Pauline is active in the Lutheran Church, and both love to attend Padres games and travel. They are looking forward t o a European trip next fall. During the years when her children were growing up, Pauline enrolled students in UCLA Extension classes, worked as school secre- June Hodges, 71, is the mother of three successful daughters and grandmother to six, whose ages range f rom thirteen to twenty-nine. Her Irish maternal grandmother raised her in a small town in Illinois. Married at age nineteen a fter attending Gerda Jeffredo, 62, a native of Illinois Wesleyan f or a year, Germany, immigrated to the June was a physically and sexuUnited States in 1957. Her ally abused wife f or twenty-two father was killed during WWII. years. She says, "There w asn't Gerda says, "I lost my father and any place to run to back then; my country when Germany was battered spouses w eren't given to Poland after the war." acknowledged as being a social She wanted to go to college but problem. Besides, I was too her embittered mother said, "No, proud to let anyone know about I d idn't have the opportunity to the beatings. I thought I was the go and you c an't go e ither/' only one." Today, she lives alone These life experiences of hard- in Solana Beach where she ship have given her the strength enjoys long beach walks several she has today. "I have been sea- times a week. She and her soned by life, " she says. Gerda friend, Ed, are currently taking has four children, who all attend- Tango lessons, and they go out ed college and two of them grad- to dinner and then ballroom uated. She told them when they dancing once a week. were growing up that if they Both enjoy Scrabble, card wanted to go to college she games, crossword puzzles, and would scrub floors or do any- lots of traveling. June has travthing to help them go. She has eled to fourteen European counthree young grandchildren. tries, Canada, Mexico, through During her working years, she the Caribbean, Hong Kong, and was a florist and owned her own Japan. She received an AA flower shop. After she receives degree in 1975 from Mira Costa tary, attended night classes, and was active in Scouts and Little League. She says, "my proudest achievement today is that I raised five great sons, who are all f riends." She is also very proud that she graduated f rom Cuyamaca where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a two-year college honor society. her degree in History this coming May, she plans to rewrite history books by including the contributions made by women and minorities. Gerda finds it hard to say ' no' when her husband wants to do something that is more f un than studying. But she holds her ground because her lifetime dream is in sight. Fran Gordon, 73, was married right out of high school and had five children by age thirty-five. She was a stay-at-home mom until 1970 when she worked part time in accounting f or an insurance company and attended night classes. In 1987, she received an AA degree f rom Hancock college in Santa Maria with an emphasis in accounting and all of her life work has been in that field. Her four living children all have advanced degrees and she has eight grandchildren. All of them support her desire to get a college degree, which has been a life long goal. Fran has always loved history and she has nine more classes to go before she Al Schoneberger, 78, was raised in Illinois. He has Bachelors degrees in Art, LTWR, and in the Visual and Performing Arts. He also has a Masters degree in Indian Art History with an "All but thesis" connotation. He writes screen playsj poetry, plays, and short stories. One of his plays, "Exception" has been produced on campus. Al is a career student who plans to attend school as long as he is physically and mentally able to do so. He lives with his wife, Renate, in Vista. He says, "senior contributions come f rom different life experiences and youngness of thought." thing to be said f or academic rigor." Maria Stone, 60, is a native of Mexico and this is her fourth semester at CSUSM. She will graduate in May 2000, with a degree in Spanish Literature. She plans to teach in the United States after graduation. She is currently a tutor f or the Aspire program. If you were to ask these achievers what makes them tick, they would tell you about their attributes: W e're friendly, dependable, and sincere. We d on't believe in making excuses and w e're willing to work very hard f or an "A". We plan ahead f or studying, reading, writing papers and we are not afraid to ask f or help. Thoughts f rom seniors: Our spirits are young but our physical bodies give us away. Younger students tell us that we are their "role models." Yes, it is a challenge to be here, but we love it. We can help you achieve balance in your lives if you ask. Take responsibility f or where you are today, d on't blame others. Parting thoughts: All of these older students are most grateful to the faculty, staff, and younger fellow students at CSUSM f or their help, encouragement, and acceptance. Because of t his, they have had many happy and positive experiences and memories. T hey've enjoyed beng on a small campus and having the camaraderie of other older students and younger friends, too. Most of them plan to take more classes after graduation. They all stressed they were in school because they wanted to be and because they PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride believe "We'll never get too old College and she will graduate to learn." Seniors say, "unlike f rom CSUSM in May with a the younger students who are degree in LTWR. She plans to anxious to graduate, get a well write a family history and sub- paying j ob, meet the right permit articles to newspapers and son, and have a family. We are magazines. During her career, past that. It is no longer imporshe was an outside-sales division tant to stress ourselves out and manager f or World Book ruin our health/personal lives in Encyclopedia, co-owned several order to drive the Mercedes, businesses with her second hus- have a giant TV in the family band, and ran seventeen Weight room, a computer in each child's Loss clinics f or ten years in room, buy the latest fashions at California and Nevada. She is a Nordstroms, and spend hundreds past president of local clubs of of dollars on eating out and Soroptimist, International; Federation of Woman's Clubs; W ORDS TO LIVE BY Toastmasters, International; T his above all; To thine own Beta Sigma Phi; Asian- self be true" — Shakespeare American-Pacific Women of If you wish to succeed, consult San Diego and was honored by three old people." — Chinese the Philippine Maria Clara proverb Sorority as "Business Woman of 'One who never asks either the Year." knows everything or nothing. M. Forbes Joe Hajovsky, 67, has no "Our life is what our thoughts m ajor and no f uture plans to make i t." — Marcus Aurelius graduate. However, he may reKnowledge is power." — enter the work force in comput- Francis Bacon er programming. Currently, he "I d on't think much of a person is taking more math and com- who is not wiser today than he puter science classes at CSUSM. was yesterday." — Abraham He believes, "There is some- Lincoln �C fte ffiribe CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 National Coming Out Day 10:00am to 4:00pm. Founders' Plaza This day encourages the community to recognize itself and extend support to those who want to come out. It is a day to celebrate the presence of the community.The campus community is invited to visit the LBGA table set up on Founder's Plaza. The table will be up and running from 10am to 4pm on October 11. It will offer stickers, flyers, a calendar of events for the North County LBG Center (located just on the other side of the bridge), and plenty of smiles for all who stop by. For more information, contact the club email address at: glsm@coyote.csusm.edu. call theCareer & Assessment Center at 760-750-4900. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 "Avoiding Run-ons, Comma Splices, & Fragments" 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. ACD 410 Description: Using commas correctly and completing dangling clauses can make your writing especially effective. Come to brush up on your comma rules and to learn how to avoid fragments. Graduate & Professional School Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm Founders' Plaza For more information, check out thewebsite at: www.csusm.edu/CAC/gradfair99.htm or Presenter: Dr. Dawn Formo, Faculty, Literature & Writing Studies "The Tips & Traps of Academic Requirements9' 2:00pm - 3:00pm. ACD 414 Description: How to avoid the most common mistakes that students make when planning their coursework. We'll help you avoid the "landmines" and answer any specific questions you may have. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 American Indian Pow Wow construction fall 1999 library https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/3a5c3c55024c274080aab2ab4830cc42.pdf d16faedf11b488469e9dbbf8a3e29182 PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ California State University, San Marcos Students Debate with Street Preacher Computing U niversity Mocking Pastor Smock Adra Hallford PRIDE STAFF WRITER Policy By Paul Blanchard PRIDE STAFF WRITER D uring t he f irst w eeks of t he S pring 2 000 s emester, s tudents r eceived an e -mail s tating t hat f ailure t o f ill o ut a C omputer E quipment A ccess P olicy f orm b y F ebruary 11, 2 000, m ay u ltimately r esult in t he s tudent's l oss of a ccount p rivileges. I ncluded i n t he p olicy is t he r ight of " Tracking a nd m onitoring" of e -mails b y t he U niversity. " The i ntent [of t he p olicy] w as n ever t o l imit f ree s peech," s tated T eresa M acklin, D irector of A cademic C omputing. T he U niversity o nly r eads e -mails w hen t here h as b een a c omplaint b y a m ember of t he C SUSM c ommunity. S erious c omplaints a re g iven t o S tudent A ffairs w here p unishments a re m andated. M acklin a lso s tated t hat e -mails a re r ead w hen t here h ave b een t echnical d ifficulties w ith t hat e -mail. A ccording t o M acklin, t he p olicy w as c reated b y h er o ffice a nd h as b een a pproved b y a ll of t he a ppropriate a uthorities. T hese i nclude P resident G onzalez a nd h is c abinet, C hancellor R eed, a nd t he l awyers i n c onnection w ith t he C hancellor's o ffice. T he p olicy w as i mplemented f or t he p rotection of t he s tudents, s taff, a nd f aculty at C al S tate S an M arcos. M acklin is c urrently c ompiling a l ist of f requently a sked q uestions a bout t he p olicy, a nd h opes t o h ave t hem p osted on t he A cademic Computing* w eb s ite s oon. She a lso s tated t hat t here w ould l ikely b e m ore e -mails t o s tudents w ho a re u sing t heir a ccounts a nd w ho h ave n ot y et a greed t o t he p olicy. I f y ou w ould l ike t o r ead t he C omputer E quipment A ccess P olicy it c an be f ound at http://ww2.csusm.edu/ computing/policies/ StudaitjCcn^ a nd if y ou h ave a ny q uestions a bout t he p olicy c ontact T eresa M acklin a t: m acklin@csusm.edu. Vol vn No. 19/ Monday, February 21,2000 Students gathered around street preacher Jed Smock Thursday, February 17, at the campus Free Speech area between Academic and Science Halls. Pastor Smock paced back and forth on the wide edge of a cement planter outside of the main entrance to Academic Hall and preached to a raucous crowd about what he called the evils of smoking, drinking alcohol, lying, homosexuality, and "whoremongering". "You've believed the lies of Charles Darwin. Many of you copulate like rabbits and love like dogs." Students alternately heckled and questioned the preacher. One student was overheard saying "he has done too much LSD, " and another student, Freshman Brian Sullivan, said, "Let him speak. I think it's interesting." The crowd engaged the preacher in debates and discussions on many topics including the alleged sexual promiscuity of fraternity members, and Smock's beliefs about homosexuality. When a student yelled out, "What are you?" Smock yelled back, "I'm a preacher. Most of you aren't students; you're party animals." Diego Aguallion, a TKE member, challenged the characterization of frat boys as party animals, and asked Smock, "Are you Preacher Jed Smock admonishes a crowd ofCSUSM Students aware of our philanthropic endeavPaul Blanchard/THE PRIDE ors?" Smock countered by saying that the "frat boys use philanthropy if your conscience said you were who aren't insulted. Now these to cover their guilt for their booz- homosexual?" TKE's, they weren't insulted when ing and whoremongering." Juan Smock replied, "That would I called them whoremongers. They Amaya, a fellow TELE member, be a perversion." are proud of it." This seemed to assured Smock that, "This guy A student in the crowd asked, rekindle the TKE's protests and a [Aguallion] never gets laid." "What do you believe is the motive round offreshinsults between the When confronted with ques- of an ethical atheist?" Smock said street preacher and the fraternity. tions about his beliefs on homosex- that "selfishness" is the motive. Student Maria Quinci walked uality, Smock stunned the crowd The student countered with, "What up to the TKE group and said, by saying that the Bible teaches is the reason for a Christian to "He's over here preaching to you the death penalty for this sin and be ethical?" Smock said "love and your disrespect and your talkthat it would be better for "them to of God" should top the list, but ingfilthjust proves him right. Ms. be killed" rather than suffer with that some Christians choose to be Quinci later said that she was disAIDS for years. He went on to say ethicaL because they are "afraid appointed that they had to resort that "You'd have to pass a law and of hell". The student replied that to speaking that way because they have homo patrols or something." the Christian was "also ethical could be expressing themselves The crowd threw out repeated for selfish reasons." Smock said intelligently. hostile challenges to Smock that when those who say they Simona Groza, a Freshman regarding his own sexual moral- are Christians choose to be ethi- Global Business major and ity. When asked why he didn't cal out of selfish motivations, that member of InterVarsity Christian wear a wedding band, Smock said, he "suspect(s) the atheist is better Fellowship took exception to "We didn't have a double ring cer- off." Smock's methods and some of his emony. I gave my wife a ring with Though dialog about philo- teachings. Ms. Groza didn't like a big diamond on it. The ring I sophical issues occurred through- the idea that students on campus gave her meant that I'm the master out the afternoon, Smock and the would think that all Christians are and she's the servant." TKE's returned to their ongoing like Smock. She said, "It puts me Junior Michelle Glass, a debate multiple times. After in a hard position. Pointing finChemistry major, challenged Smock warned the women in the gers at others is just not the right Smock repeatedly on the topics crowd that the TKE's were just way to tell people about Christ. To of the role of women and his trying to "get laid", he went back me, it's about God's love, about claims regarding homosexuality to what he believed was the proper Christ's sacrifice. He [Smock] after Smock said, "Before I was role of women saying, "I'm not should emphasis that." Groza also married, I was promiscuous. I trying to keep women down - just said that this might be an opportudeserve to be condemned... All keep them in their proper place. nity for Christians to explain themmen universally have a conscience; I can't blame you girls for not selves to people who may now just try stealingfroma thief some- wanting to submit to men these think that all Christians act and time." days... I worry about the ones believe like Pastor Smock. Ms. Glass asked him, "What A few students complained to campus security that the commotion interfered with their classes. Others shouted at the preacher, saying he should leave the campus, and that his presence there violated the separation of church and state doctrine. California State University San Marcos Free Speech and Public Assembly P.olicy states: The University recognizes the right to [sic] staff, faculty, and students to debate current issues, to protest policies and to dissent. While participating in these activities, individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the educational mission of the University, to observe University, CSU, and state regulations and to be responsible in their personal behavior. Associated Students Executive Director Darlene Willis said, "This is part of student life; it's Freedom of Speech. This is showing that the campus is growing. It probably wouldn't have happened here four orfiveyears ago." Smock said he was at University of "California San Diego on Monday and Tuesday, and at San Diego State University on Wednesday before turning his focus on the California State University San Marcos campus. According to Pastor Smock, the growth and notoriety of the CSUSM campus attracted the attention of an* acquaintance who said the preacher should visit here. Smock emphasized that he is a former college professor from "the University of Wisconsin" and that he has preached at over 700 colleges and universities in the United States and abroad over the past 25 years. He currently pastors a non-denominational church in Newark, Ohio, called the College Community Church, and is the author of Who Will Rise Up published by The Campus Ministry U.S.A.. When a female student challenged Pastor Smock saying that he belonged at a Christian university that shared his beliefs, Smock shot back that the students here "probably don't have the grades or the money to attend a better school." Glass told Smock, "I don't have a specific religion, I haven't studied any of them to believe. I am not going to believe just because others said it was so." Smock responded by saying, "Most of you haven't seriously investigated any religion, so how can you have faith?" �2 Monday February 21, 2000 DEAR EDITORS, On February 11,1 attended the ICC meeting as a representative of the CSUSM College Republicans. Upon arrival, the number of student clubs present quickly impressed me; although I didn't count them I would say that there were over 30 clubs represented at the meeting. Such a diverse group of student organizations active enough to attend ICC is great! It looks like CSUSM might be finally gaining a "campus-life" so to say. To all the clubs; KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! However, not everything from the meeting was positive. I was concerned with the "rules" concerning what a club can be authorized money for and what they c an't Example: one club was granted $400 dollars for posters to advertise an upcoming event while another club was refused $200 for T-shirts to advertise their event. The reason? Current ASI rules do not allow money to be used for club use, only for campus activities. However, as explained (by the Student Parents Club, I believe), the T-shirts were going to be used to promote an oncampus event. The ICC authorized $400 for posters that will just be thrown away after the event (money in the trash) and did not authorize $200 for T-shirts that could be worn over and over again. Sounds like a huge waste to me. What do you think? I brought this up to the Board but was quickly advised by the ASI Executive Director that ASI rules did not permit allocating money for T-shirts. The Board, however, seemed to be split on the issue and ICC tabled it for the next meeting. I don't mind funding posters and other forms of advertisement for events but I think we should fund all forms of advertisement. We should reward clubs who effectively promote their activities and who avoid trashing their materials after the event, not punish them. IfASI rules need to be changed then so be it, CHANGE THEM! All it will take is a simple vote by the ASI Board. ASI claims to be "by the students, for the students." I know they are by the students but I have found myselfquestioning more than once if they are truly for the students. Having said all this, I want to remind everyone that there will be ASI elections this semester and that although these are only student offices, they are very important. ASI votes on many issues regarding campus life (i.e. how to spend your money, and what student clubs can and can not do). They have voted to give themselves Christmas bonuses (with your money) but won't allocate funds for T-shirts? In the next ASI election, let's clean house and replace every member of ASI with new members that truly are FOR THE STUDENTS. Mike Sanella as lse. They didn't Graduating on tkloistnowoskf etheomeonee teried rtequirementsa ither. H o give me graduation and send me on my way. What I got 'BTime Hash was a photocopy of a page in the y Kathleen catalogue I already owned. How could he not know? Was Applying for graduation is he not the mentor I was told to scary. Those stories are too familiar: a student finds out at the last seek out in search of answers about minute that he or she won't be able graduating? How could any staff to graduate on time. Like many member justify not returning a stuother students I have been doing dent's phone calls for three months? things by the book. When I trans- This story does not end on a bad ferred to CSUSM, I had bought the note. There are many advisors who "General Catalogue" for that year. are there for students. Although I left frustrated and I have been religiously following confused, I decided to call Andres the guidelines for my major ever Favela. Mr. Favela works as an since. The date to apply for gradu- advisor for the College of Arts and ation in Fall of 2000 is February Sciences. He returned my phone 25.1 am required to see one person call the next day. I was ecstatic to about graduating, according to the discover that he was available and first letter of my last name, between in his office during the day. He took the letters of F through L (or what- appointments and even delayed his ever the divide). I need that profes- lunch to answer a couple of quessor's signature for my portfolio and tions for me. Everything I needed files * After three months of unan- to know, I found out in a few minswered voice messages and e-mails, utes. Unfortunately, my horror story I decided to camp out infrontof my graduate advisor 's office and wait is not the only one. So, for all of you feeling rejected by advisors or for him one day. He looked at me, seemingly staff, keep looking forward. There confused, when I asked him for are many people out there like Mr. information about graduating on Favela who are willing to help. Just time. He had no idea. He couldn't keeping asking questions until you even tell me where to get the appli- find someone with an answer. My cation. He took me down the hall application will be in on time in spite of my original advisor. OPINION ®[)e$rtbe More Smock Talk: A Different Opinion Victor Mireles There are some things that get people riled. Religion and God are two of the things that seem to provoke an argument any time they are discussed in a public forum. Thursday February 17, 2000, will go down as the day that one man did what ASI, clubs or the 10th anniversary celebration failed to do. He got people to stop what they were doing and become involved in a group event. Pastor Jed SmockfromNewark, Ohio, preached for several hours on subjects as diverse as life, death, homosexuality and a myriad of other issues that often push peoples' buttons. What I saw were crowds willing to mix it up with a man whose beliefs were unshakable. Some said that he was "ignorant," while others said that they "did not understand." Others seemed visibly angry at what DEAR EDITORS, On behalf.ofmyselfand all other students who are stuck in a busy but monotonous schedule, I would like to thank Mr. Jed Smock and his associates for coming to our campus and engaging with us in debate. The conversation was passionate and engaging (although I only stayed for a portion of it). The last time that there was a campus event with nearly as much passion was the Roger Hedgecock show, but even that was subdued compared to this seemingly spontaneous event. he said, and, as one person put it, "He is a zealot who has no business being here." What all these individuals fail to see is that he did have the right to be on campus. I will not defend his views, but I will say that no one has to like what he said. We live in an open society and in this society we must be tolerant of people who speak with a loud mouth. The only reason this circus took place was that WE gave him a forum. People have the right to speak but they do not have the right to be heard. I say to all those who hated the guy and were angered that you could have been rid of him if you simply had ignored him. People like him, both on the far right and left, need us to pay attention. Without us they ate powerless and have no venue. With us, people like him are made to look important when in reality they have nothing to say. The level of discourse in America often looks like this with people shouting and no one listening. Pastor Jed did not want to convert anyone. He wanted us to listen. And for that we are guilty of playing into his hands. I hope that in the future we take the time to stop and think about how we feel when we are confronted with something that bothers us to such an extent. I hope that the next time we are confronted with a person, who wishes to stir tilings up in such a manner, we pause. We should pause to ask the person what he or she is doing. To make things interesting we should agree with him or her or question their sense of importance. Otherwise, we should do the next best thing and ignore the person, move on and enjoy Pleasantville. Mr. Smock's courage and conBeyond the content of the debate, the aesthetics were also viction were inspiring, a lesson to beautiful. The triangle produced by all of us. No one on campus, to the the main speaker and his two associ- best of my knowledge, has in the ates, seated in folding chairs in front past several years stepped up and of him, was a wonderful formation brought about such a lively theoretical and spiritual debate. symbolic of the trinity. Mr. Smock's elevated stance on the wall was a simple and classic oratory convention that reminded me of America's long and proud public speaking tradition. The crowd also grouped into a classic formation shaped like a horseshoe around the speaker with an opposition champion stepping forward to help speak for a large portion of the crowd. I would like to extend an open invitation to Mr. Smock, and any other individual or organization who would like to stimulate such interest and entertainment on campus, to return to CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS. Thank you. Trevor Knudsen African American History Month By Johnny Coogan walked into the restaurant, but I noticed that people were staring at me with an eye of contempt. I also realized that I was the only white person in the building. I ate, left, and drove on to my f riend's school, dwelling on what had j ust happened. Later on that day I told my friend about the incident. My f riend's roommate informed me that some cities in the South still have segregated areas, and I must have stumbled across a business that only African Americans are known to f requent. San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves therightto reject any advertising. science class a few years ago, we spent a great deal of time Because it is African-Amerstudying the civil rights moveican History Month, I feel we ment. 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He t hen moved t o B erlin w here Shimon A ttie led a pproxi- h e b egan h is c areer in p ublic mately 50 g uests t hrough h is a rt w ith T he W riting on t he "Site U nseen" e xhibit, Sunday, Wall. F ebruary 13, 2 000, at t he C alifornia C enter f or t he A rts T he W riting on t he Wall Museum in E scondido. S unday is an i nnovative e xpression of m arked t he o pening of t his j oining p ast a nd p resent w ith exhibit r epresenting f ive of a t echnique t hat i mposes slide A ttie's E uropean a nd A meri- p rojected p re-war i mages onto can public a rt p rojects, w hich p resent day b uildings. T he were p resented w ith l arge r esults d efy o ur n otions of color p hotographs, l ight b oxes r eality as t he p hotographs of a and v ideo i nstallations. T his o nce J ewish n eighborhood in m ultifaceted d isplay g ives a p resent day B erlin a re a gain voice to t hose u nable t o s peak, i nhabited by t he s ame Jews and m emory t o t hose w hose w ho lived t here d uring t he m emories w ere t aken u njustly 1920's and 1930's. T he p re-war " I am not a p olitician, n or a h istorian, I am an a rtist," replied A ttie w hen a sked a bout the p urpose of h is w ork. A ttie d efines h is work as an a esthetic l anguage i n w hich he gives v isual e xpression t o memory, p lace, a nd i dentity. A ttie g raduated f rom San Tla&eeti p hotographs t hat were p ro- r epresent i mages of exile and jected onto t he B erlin b uild- r escue in t his v isual l anguage ings were p aired w ith t he of a rt. a ctual a ddresses f rom which t he p hotographs were t aken, c reating s cenes t hat once were a r eality in t he i mage of t oday's p resence. P ortraits of E xile is p resented as b oth a n i ntriguing v ideo i nstallation and p hotography e xhibit t hat is r epresentative of t he o riginal p ublic i nstallation in C openhagen c onstructed to r emember t he t housands of D anish Jews who e scaped to Sweden by boat and the p resent day r efugees f rom t he f ormer Yugoslavia. The o riginal i nstallation is a s eries of light b oxes, each c ontaining a p ortrait, s ubmerged six f eet u nderwater in a c anal in D enmark. A ttie d escribed t his p roject as an " opportunity f or r eflection" as t he i mages t hat are cast i nto t he w ater p ortray not only a r eflection of t heir l ikeness, but B etween D reams and H istory is r epresented by a s eries of p hotographs t hat d emonstrate A ttie's p ublic i nstallation in t he n eighborhood of New York's Lower E ast Side. T he t houghts and d reams of several of t he J ewish, L atino, and C hinese i nhabitants are m ade v isible by way of l aser p rojected h andwritten m essages onto n eighborhood b uildings. T hese m essages c ame as a nswers f rom interviews A ttie c onducted w ith t he Alienation, Imagination, Secret & Sins DuffBrenna LITERATURE & WRITING As in "Bonner's Women," self- Fry has an epiphany when he censorship and betrayal of others goes to Kansas City and sees a Thomas E. Kennedy's and the battle with conscience Francois Gautiere painting entitled acclaimed collection of stories, reoccur. The neurotic Cathleen has The Midwife, depicting a woman a Drive, Dive, Dance & Fight, deals boyfriend who has grown tired giving birth. Symbolically Fry with self-tormented, self-exiled of her behavior and wants to leave becomes the baby coming into the light and he realizes that his past men and women, essentially her: behavior created the desolation he Deliver mefromthe isolated, essentially alone. feels. To save himself he must Irish Catholic tragedy, let In the story, "Bonner's say goodbye to himself, something me pack my bag and Women," Bonner sees a former impossible to do. leave her and not give lover in a bar and feels embarrassed In "The Severed Garden," the it another thought. Tell by the memory of the intimacy the main character, B, is with his wife it as a memory one day: two once shared. He wishes the and two sons in their comfortable Poor girl was sick in the affair had never happened, that he home. B is listening to a dead man head. had stayed "home with his wife singing (Jim Morrison), while his and children where he should have To leave or not to leave? To wife reads a novel about women been." There is nothing left of the experience except a self-castigating save one's self or sacrifice one's in the stone age. The younger son regret: "You should hear what they self? How far are we supposed to wears earphones and watches MTV. say About you: cheat cheat cheat.. go with those to whom we've made The older son sits with his back commitments? If the loved one gets to the others, picking out mournful "Bonner's Women" is a moral ill, goes mad, or is somehow no chords on the piano. The composite tale, an exploration of what guilt longer the person you fell in love image is of four family members does to us, how it controls us, with, do you have arightto leave cut offfromone another, severed. how the hidden world inside our her or him? Or are you obligated to B muses on Morrison's early death, minds binds us and makes us censor stay because of the love you once and he thinks: shared together? ourselves endlessly. . . . spared the wattles What the story measures are In Kennedy's writing there is and the hemorrhoids, gum often a sense that we are the different capacities we have disease, plastic teeth, overwhelmed with the complexities for tolerating a life that eats us rashes, the tedium oflongof our lives, that we are withering up. Cathleen's boyfriend may term economic problems. beneath a barrage of rapacious rationalize his decision to abandon He seized his youth, went consumerism and experiencing a her, but he finds in the end that down in flame, knew or spiritual debasement against which between the thought and the act sensed in advance the we struggle as hopelessly as are layers of feeling that can make consequences of surleaving impossible. In the end, his Sisyphus with his prodigious vival. heart proves to be more muddled boulder. It is a world repeatedly seen through a prism splitting itself than he knew, his love not as B realizes that it is possible to into haunting memories of self- shallow as he or we believed. Johnny Fry in "Kansas City" live too long and not really be alive. annihilating sins and demolished also finds saying goodbye a hard He drives to the cemetery where the hopes. "Dust," the fourth story in the thing to do. He wanders through bust of Jim Morrison sits as in "a collection, seems to have been cities, drinking martinis and pigsty, defaced with graffiti, names inspired by T.S. Eliot's beliefthat he searching through the labyrinth of of visitors chipped in the stone." would show us fear in a handful of the past for clues as to why he lost B takes the bust home, hoping to dust. Infinitesimal monsters inhabit his wife and why Ais life has been steal another man's life, a man who, the dust and they are out to get a series of failures. We are shown unlike B, did not fear death so much Cathleen, who has seen magnified a lonely man searching for an ideal that he never really lived. B carries the bust to the basement and dances pictures of them, "Millions in every woman who does not exist. naked infrontof it: clump." 99 r esidents a nd were d escribed by A ttie as " handwritten m emories" t hat p resent t hemselves "out of t hin a ir" a nd t hen f ade away as soon as t he m essage a ppears in its e ntirety. I ncluded in t he " Sites U nseen" e xhibit is a v ideo i nstallation of i mages of G erman s oldiers v iewed f rom " peep-holes" j ust as t he outcast Jews m ight have s een t hem. A lso, t here is a m ore p ersonal p hotographic e xhibit c alled U ntitled M emory, t hat i mposes older p hotographs of A ttie's f riends and f amily onto m ore r ecent p hotographs of h is San F rancisco h ome-life, a gain c onverging t he p ast and p resent. The "Sites Unseen" exhibit will be on display until May 7, 2000. Admission is $3.00 for students with valid ID and includes various Gallery Talks ^elated tQ the exhibit that are presented on Sundays at 1:00 JLJ2L FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: A thousand eyes from the temple watch him unblinking, a balding agingfleshyman dancing alone in the candlelight of this suburban house in CASH BONUS the fashionable northside of the city of K. The PLUS music screams in his brain as he flails and dances, turns like an airplane tipped sidewise, a pinwheel, the mandella, FOR writhes like a snake, jumps lizard-like over his COLLEGE. chair, spins, buckles, leaps up again. Choose to serve in B exhausts himself and then one of the Army's toplocks the bust in a closet and priority occupational considers that he has "acted" but skills, and you could action has not annihilated his loneliness nor given him the gift of receive a cash bonus of life that Morrison had. B has only u p t o $20,000, if you "stone eyes blind, stone ears deaf." qualify. Plus, earn u p The story ends with B watching the snow blowing across the severed to $50,000 in money garden outside the window. Drive Dive shows us how easily for college through the we become quarantined and how Montgomery G.I. Bill naturally we turn to icons of all and the Army College sorts—the imagination, art, music, Fund, if you qualify. stone busts, false memories, Find out more paintings, dust monsters, a living woman, a dead man, creating of about these great Army them a means of circumventing benefits. Talk t o your our isolation. We bury our sins deep within, where no one can use local Army recruiter them against us. But what is hidden today. It could be one from others cannot be hidden from the self. The hidden life rules, it of the most rewarding censors, stunts, destroys, inflicts calls you ve ever made. endless pain and continually tests our resolve to go on living year after San Marcos year—in the exile of our minds. (760) 747-6510 Thomas E. Kennedy will talk about ARMY. the writing life and readfromDrive, Dive, Dance & Fight at noon BE ALL YOU CAN BE. W WW .g0army.COm Tuesday, February 22 in ACD 102. $20,000 $50,000 m �3 s W o r d s tro l^tve B r June Hodges All of the significant battles are waged within the self. — Sheldon Kopp Whether you think you can or think you c an't-you are right. — Henry Ford Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and repeat to yourself the most comforting words of all: "This, too, shall pass." ~ Ann Landers Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear. —Mark Twain Manliness is not all swagger and swearing and mountain climbing. Manliness is also tenderness, gentleness, consideration. — Robert Anderson CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday, February 22, 4:30pm 2000 University Hall 101 Thomas E. Kennedy O. Henry and Pushcart Prize-winning novelist and short story writer will read from his works. 12:00pm - 1:00pm ACD102 The old believe everything. The middle-aged suspect everything. The young know everything. — Oscar Wilde Wednesday, February 23, 2000 A teacher effects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. —Henry Brooks Adams Germany and the European Union—What has changed since the fall of the Berlin Wall ten years ago? Margit Haberle, Consul for Media and Economic Affairs, German Consulate General, Los Angeles, will give a presentation (in English) on the up-to-date issues of Germany followed by a discussion. Free and open to the public. German appetizers will be provided. Whenever there is a great property, there is great inequality.. . for one very rich man, there must be at leastfivehundred poor. r-— — Adam Smith || gcabemtc jHuHettn Diversity Job Fair for Print Journalists Are you looking for a job in print journalism? The American Society of Newspaper Editors will hold its Diversity Job Fair for California, Nevada and Hawaii on March 31 and April 1,2000. The event will take place at the Irvine Marriott in Irvine, Calif. Registration fee for job candidates is $20, which includes free hotel accommodations for two nights for students traveling more than 50 miles, but you must register by March 3. The rooms will be available while they last; rooms will also be available for journalism advisors from distant campuses who bring at least four students. The fee also includes two breakfasts arid a lunch. saved to disk. 11:30am Commons 206 Thursday, February 24, Application Deadline for 2000 Fall 2000 Graduation (without late fee charge) Ivar Antonsen Group Norwegian jazz pianist/ composer, Antonsen, blend Saturday, February 26, his American jazz quartet 2000 with world renowned Indian tabla artist, Abhiman Kaushal, who has per- Y2K Symposium formed and recorded with 8:00am - 5:00pm Ravi Shankar. 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V II N o. 8 / Monday, October 18, 1999 ICC Budget Science Building Defacement University Budget Issues Penny Lanese Settled Cynthia C. Woodward Penny Lanese PRIDE STAFF WRITER Issues concerning the 19992000 budget were settled at the Inter Club Council (ICC) meeting held on Friday, October 8. On-campus club funding will receive $50,800 total while $10,000 has been set aside for club funding off-campus. $10,000 goes to the annual Student Awards Banquet, a social gathering and awards ceremony for clubs at the end of the Spring semester. By a unanimous vote, the Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer will receive $400 in Student Development money in scholarships and grants to pay tuition costs. PRIDE STAFF WRITER PRIDE STAFF? WRITER Facilities workers must paint, scrub, and sandblast the stucco and granite of the Science Hall Building as a result of last week's vandalism. Using eggs and blue paint, vandals defaced a banner of Che Guevara that hung temporarily from the Science Hall Building on Wednesday, October 6. The eggs and paint splattered against the building's walls, causing unsightly stains on the archway that leads into the building. Scaffolds and yellow tape marked the area as Facilities members grappled mmmm with the problem of removing the stains. For more than a week, Facilities has been trying different cleaning methods to remove the stains, but all to no avail. Today a worker lugged a bottle of Simple Green to the site, hoping that the all-purpose cleaner might fade the blue spots that are now embedded in the granite. According to Patty Holden, Assistant Director of Custodial, Grounds and Transportation, the stucco must be painted, and the See CLEAN-UP pg. 6 Since the last meeting, no clubs had turned in their funding packets. Funding packets for all clubs are located in the Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Office in Commons 206. Funding packets must be submitted the Tuesday following an ICC meeting in order to be processed for the next ICC meeting. Two newly recognized clubs on campus are the Yearbook Club and the American Chemical Society. The Yearbook Club hopes to publish a campus yearbook, and is currently looking for a publisher. Samantha M. Cahill The group plans on represent- PRIDE EDITOR ing the academic year with portrayals of student life through President Gonzalez addressed See ICC Cont. Pg. 6 members of MEChA in a meeting on Monday, October 11, following the vandalism of a banner of Che Guevara hung by the student group. Gonzalez had been scheduled to give a motivational talk at the meeting prior to the vandalism. However, when the floor was opened for questions, few people had questions about the history of MEChA, and the conversation with the president was re-directed to current events. A Senate-sponsored forum with President Alexander Gonzalez, Vice President of Academic Affairs Richard Karas, and members of the CSUSM faculty was held on Wednesday, October 13. The meeting's focus had much to do with George Diehr's October 10, 1999 article entitled "Cal State San Marcos fat on overhead, thin on professors" and the points that the article had raised. Gonzalez spoke for close to an hour on the university's budget after the meeting began. "We need to trust each other," said Gonzalez* who continued to reiterate similar phrases throughout the forum. Diehr's statement in his "op-ed" piece that "we need a full accounting by an independent auditor of the CSUSM budget, " was the apparent point of contention. Gonzalez's reply to this charge was "my books are open." Gonzalez outlined his budget plan before the meeting was opened for general discussion. The discussion ceniered on the issues of faculty workload and development, and the Retention and Tenure Process (RTP), but also addressed the line item costs of athletics and president's initiatives in the university's budget, as well as the costs related to uncompleted buildings. Faculty questioned the desir- ability of what the campus has to offer. Karas responded, "location, cost, quality and proximity." However, as noted by one faculty member, if CSUSM cannot compete in the national market for new faculty members, educational quality will be compromised. In response to a question regarding opportunities that were missed to defend the university's stance on budget issues through public statements, Gonzalez told faculty "you take it the public, you're going to lose." This was further evinced through statements regarding the notions that airing troubles in public, and the amount of good it would do, would only invite comments to the contrary. Gonzalez made clear that allegations of misuse of funds would only back him into a corner, giving him less room to respond to faculty concerns in a flexible manner. Gonzalez made clear that he has the final say in setting the workload for faculty, in this instance four classes every Fall and Spring semester. He would, however prefer acquiescence, a consensual compromise. Gonzalez also stated that he was not looking into a trimester system for CSUSM but acknowledges that there are some adaptable classes that include accelerated courses. ing banners of a revolutionary characters for the promotion of educational events and celebrations on campus to be guaranteed and not be used as criteria to deny our right to do so by 'facilities' or the appropriate* department which is responsible." from our own. The University should be a place where widely differing views can coexist. I would like to reiterate that we will continue to support diversity in all its forms. We will not condone nor tolerate any breach of behavior or policy that threatens our commitment to an open andfree university environment. Gonzalez Addresses Mechistas In a statement presented at the meeting, the Mechistas outlined their position concerning the incident. Included in the statement is a request that President Gonzalez make "a written statement to the university students, staff and faculty denouncing [the] act as an act of disrespect arid disregard towards Che Guevara, MEChA, Professor Y&nez-Chavez and the Liberal Studies department, and the University itself." The document also observed that the vandalism is "an attack on our (MEChAVthe students') freedom of expression". President Gonzalez responded to the suggestion that the vandalism was directly aimed at the banner of Che Guevara by stating that it could not be determined if it was indeed a targeted act of vandalism. WhenLeticia Luna, MEChA's president inquired "If the banner hadn't have been there, do you think that the blue paint and egg yolk would have been on the buildingv President Gonzalez replied "I don't know." President Gonzalez complied with MEChA's request for a public statement regarding the incident in a memorandum dated October 12. The memo, Students took the opportunity "Freedom of Expression on to question the president about Campus," stated that what would be done about the vandalism of the banner of Che "Last Thursday, a banner of Guevara, and what he would do 'Che Guevara, that was hung in to ensure the rights of students Founders' Plaza as part ofpubto free expression in the future. licity for a Public Forum coIn addition to the vandalism of sponsored by MEChA and the the banner, students and faculty Liberal Studies Department, brought up previous incidents of was defaced. Whether the act vandalism on campus, including was one of vandalism or aimed the vandalism of the Cesar specifically at destroying the Chavez statue in the spring of banner is not known. However last year. Questions were raised this incident does raise concerns about the lack of public admin- and should be addressed. istrative response to this previous act of vandalism. "The University is a free marketplace of ideas. We should The Mechistas also asked for be both respectful and tolerant their "rights to continue display- of opinions and views that differ 9 "As a campus community, we actively work to end discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion or sexual orientation. It is important to reaffirm both individually, and as a community, what it means to be a campus that not only tolerates, but welcomes diversity in all its forms, including differing social and political views. "As we move into the remainder of the academic year, please join with me in reaffirming these principles that have guided the University's development." Although the president's statement did not denounce the incident as an act of vandalism, it is still a step in the direction of See MEChA pg.7 �2 Monday, October 18, 1999 Dear Editors: I am rather perturbed by the ethical foundations of a new group formation on campus, the Young Americans for Freedom. The group, not a CSUSM or CSI recognized group, professed their stance on freedoms of choice, which is great. The foundations of freedpm of choice, laissezfaire market principles, and the importance of teaching the virtues of Liberty are all critical elements to be upheld and highly revered in America. And the approach towards Liberalization (privatization) of American structures is an ideal that, as a moderate libertarian, I could not help but be pleased at. However, I was profoundly disturbed by other explicit and underlying principles YAF maintains, such as the professed support of "the choice to eradicate Communism Dear Editors: I recently was made aware of the YAF (Young Americans for Freedom) group on campus; I don't know how many people on campus have seen their flyer 'Top 10 Reasons to Join YAF', but when I read this flyer I was outraged and disgusted. Why don't they just list their reasons as: L We're homophobic, 2. We're white supremacists, 3. We're VIP KKK members, 4. We need guns to kill off the minorities and homosexuals, 5. Dear Editors: on campus." The foundation of freedom is rights, and the right to believe in and maintain a sociopolitical stance on Communism is a right, and the suggestion of eradicating it is a direct contradiction to the premises of freedom. Usurping and diminishing the right to belief is not upholding freedom, but killing it. In the same light, denying rights to practice deviant sexuality is tyrannical in its ideology as well, as suggested in their clause of support for "the choice to prosecute gerbilers, pedophiles, transvestites, and other sexual deviants." I wish to express my discontent at the low denominator of angst this group has against fellow students on campus. There is so much potential to promote freedom positively. Jeff Kuebler We support the choice to oppress culture. Join YAF today! Has anyone noticed the web site on the school server without club/ICC recognition (an illegal activity)? Why are they allowed to set up tables and use the school server without any sort of recognition by the university at any level? I along with fellow students, approached Damon Bell of CSI with these concerns, and YAF is conducting these affairs entirely unauthorized. Does this bother anyone else? In regards to the Pride's Monday Sept. 20 issue, in which a cartoon appeared with a caption that read "Excuse me, but it (S & M) stands for San Marcos... This was a cartoon that showed a cougar with a whip posing in a sado-masochistic act. In the Oct. 4 issue, Mike Spangler gave a comical rebuttal that advised the student body that the "S" & "M" of CSUSM stands for "Stair Master." The issue showed a picture of students making their way up yet another set of stairs on campus. I am getting a kick out of the creativity here in regards to the letters "S" and "M." I got to thinking about those letters myself. Personally, I think that "S" and "M" should stand for "Smoking More," as I have observed that an enormous amount of students smoke a hell of a lot of cigarettes, despite all the training they've had over the years about the dangers of tobacco products. California has so many laws against smoking in public places, that it doesn't seem commonplace to see many people smoking anymore. Not so at CSU San Marcos. I would venture to guess that two-thirds of the student population smoke. Being a non-smoker myself, I guess I'm more conscious of those who do. This is not another diatribe about smoker versus non-smoker's rights, it's just an observation. I cannot help but think of a relative of mine who hated smoking all Dear Editors: October 11 was National Coming Out Day. Who knew? Who cared? To perhaps the majority of students here on campus, most any and all events are of no concern, (unless of course there arefreeofferings of food or products to avail our hungry natures). After all, we are "just a commuter campus". But a profound uncertainty overwhelmed me as I began to put this piece OPINION Dear fellow MEChA members Statement from Ricardo Fa vela, MECHA Vice-President: and Editors of the Pride: Thirty-two years ago, on this I am amazed to see such day, October 8, Comandante extremism in our group, I have been considering joining up with Ernesto Che Guevara was capMEChA because I am proud of my tured in Bolivia and executed. heritage. Ernesto Che Guevara is Che's remains were then hidden in n effort to to he not our heritage, Che Guevara rep- faorget abouttryhat makemtan world w this resents the oppression and for. But the people never fstood destruction of Latin America their heroes, no matter how orget hard which drove my family (and prob- they try to miseducate us, to keep ably many of your families) from us ignorant, to give .us false and our motherland. Che Guevara is artyrs s as proudly used by the international criminal mColumbus,uch eorge Christopher G communist party as their symbol Washington, or John F. Kennedy. of a communist revolution, and if Tp ever you take the time to search the web those hehoeople twill nives tfoorget w gave heir l free nearly every Marxist or socialist them from the poverty, oppression website will link you to Che. I am and misery which they have lived not a communist and I feel that we under for the past five centuries. should not support the oppressors o t oppressors tried or the oppressive systems which Not o nly haveithhe he as a physical to d away w C are holding back our people. being, but ever since his death, MEChA should be about mak- there has been an ongoing attack ing our community better and fur- on his ideas. And it has been his thering education of Hispanic- ideas that have lived on after his American heritage, not oppressive death and have taken hold in othpolitical systems which kill mil- ers who have followed in his footlions and ruin the lives of millions steps, such as the Zapatistas and more/ Where are the MEChA Eperristas in Mexico, the FSLN in events for Hispanic-Americans Nicaragua, FMLN in El Salvador, who have made good in our com- the FARC and the ELN in Columbia, the Sendero Luminoso munity? If MEChA wants to promote and the MRTA in Peru, and also such horrible principles and ide- the Black Panthers and the ologies maybe we should form a African People's Socialist Pary new group which will bring pride here in the U.S. They all share the $ame ideas to our community. which Che Guevara gave his life to defend. The idea of creating a Francisco world without exploitation of umans he his life and hated his parents for hdea of cby othera humans. Tnd i reating developed a being smokers. He went away to technologically advanced Latin college, and at age 21 he took up America. The idea of creating a smoking, and as he nears the end ruly Latin America of law school, he is still smoking twhichindependentuffers in poverty no longer s heavily. I was truly amazed by and misery just so that a few in this peculiar behavior. Maybe orth A and urope peer pressure never does end, or Nan livemerica (U.S.), and Euxury c in splendor l maybe school just drives people (for if it is not yet known, the U.S. to seek out further ways to punish and Europe have themselves... .Anyhow, this tionship with La parasitic relaatin comes to me at a time of the year which means the wealthAmerica, hich s when the American Cancer concentrate^ here in thewU.S. iis Society prepares for another of its accumulated a esult o he Great American Smoke-Outs in exploitation oas our rbrothersf atnd November, I will be observing sisters in fthe fields and how many deaf ears it falls on, maquiladoras of Mexico and Latin and continue to wonder why peo- America). ple actually choose to harm them- But the fact is that even here selves. within the borders of the U.S., Mexican, African, and Native GS American people here are also C fte ffiribe exploited and are forced to live in poverty and misery. The fact is that there exists a great inequality between white people here, who in general, benefit from the exploitation of people around the world, and the Mexican, African and Native American people who live in this country. You only need to walk through an African or Mexican community and see the conditions in which we live, and go walk through a suburban community of white people to see the drastic inequality which exists. And you only need to go to the fields where the farmworkers live and work, to see that they are nothing but 20th century, and now 21st century, slave plantations. And it was exactly this inequality between humans that Che gave his life to eliminate. He took up arms because he knew that the rich would not give up their stolen wealth without a fight. He knew that the police and the army only exist to maintain that inequality arid to defend the stolen property of the rich. Yet despite the fact that over the past 30 years, the rich have only gotten richer and the poor have gotten poorer, despite the fact that almost every right that we fought for during the civil-rights era has been stripped away, despite the fact that the civil-rights movement has been betrayed, and despite the fact' that the C.I. A. keeps pumping in drugs and guns into Mexican and African communities, some will say that Che's ideas are only the result of the '60's and will forever remain in the '60's. What they are telling us is to not be idealistic. What they are telling us is to stop thinking of how to better our people's conditions. What they are telling us is to stop thinking for ourselves. To stop acting for ourselves. They are telling us that we will always be an exploited people, that we will always be a permanent underclass... And on this day, in the spirit of Che Guevara, of Emiliano Zapata, of Huey Newton and Reyes Tijerina, we will say, 'They can kill a revolutionary, but they can not kill the revolution! Hasta la victoria siempre!". A coward dies a thousand deaths, a brave man or woman dies but once. together. Nothing happened here at CSUSM on National Coming Out Day. There were a couple dedicated professors and students volunteering their time to provide information in the Founder's Plaza. A brightly displayed, rainbow flag draped a small table. Pamphlets about local organizations and events were neatly arranged. "Build it and they will come?" Not at CSUSM. After speaking with some students and faculty, it became apparent to me that students dents fear of coming out on our Is our campus really safe? Is don't feel safe on this campus. campus was the recent defacing CSUSM truly the University of Why is it that both our local com- of the Che Guevara poster put up Diversity? Or is this just another munity colleges have large by the MEChA (El Movimiento attempt by our administration to groups of gay, lesbian and trans- Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan). be politically correct? October gender students involved and And still another student 11 should have been a day for all participating in clubs and. yet it is remarked that a newly formed students to come out, straight or simply non existent here? One political group on campus may gay, and celebrate our diversity, student told me that she has be intimidating gays and les- instead we turned our heads in observed a covert discrimination bians, since the group has posted shame. A campus in the closet of gays and lesbians from both material on our campus admit- can not pride itself on tolerance faculty and students. Another ting their mission to eradicate nor promote diversity. student suggested that what homosexuals, communists, and might have contributed to the stu- other persuasions. 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The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-4998 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Fax:(760)750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �)t C ritic My name is Samantha Beltram and I am an Indian student on this campus. I am vice-president of the American Indian Student Excellence Society (AISES). I've been involved in AISES since Fall '98 and active in the American Indian community in California since 1996. I've developed a cordial relationship with the advisor of our club and the Pow Wow Committee in relation to coordinating activities. The advisor and the Powwow committee are instrumental in educating the general student population about American Indian culture. But in the last couple of months I've been noticing how my relationships with these key players are limiting me, and American Indian students in general, by limiting our participation in educating the campus about our heritage and in developing our leadership capabilities/ This can be best described and exemplified in terms of CSUSM's Annual Pow Wow. I noticed an article in the last issue that delivered a very positive image of the Pow Wow. The article had good intentions in that the spirit of the writer was in a good place and that they gave relevant information about Indian culture and Pow Wow in general, but I recognized that only certain perspectives were represented. This is not enough, more perspectives need to be voiced, expressed and offered to the public awareness. I now will offer an American Indian student's perspective: The relationship between the Pow Wow Committee and AISES has historically been limited. My experience has been that American Indian students can only voice their opinion regarding the organizing of the Pow Wow. But the actual planning and organizing of the Pow Wow has been done by faculty and staff Letter to the Editors: In Defense of Censoring Ourselves only. As Indian students, our role in this "organizing" has been to post flyers, sell T-shirts, sell programs, collect water donations for the Pow Wow staff, and other colorful jobs of this sort. We have never been given the direct participatory role in the actual planning of the Pow Wow. For example, we don't get to decide who the actual participants are such as: the drummers, the MC, etc. Yet this is a significant aspect of our culture and of the Pow Wow organization. OPINION dent involvement in its livelihood. We were also informed that the person who was responsible for the vendor contracts "messed up" and as result we had no truly "exclusive" rights since vendors would also be selling water. As I was doing these things I was treated very badly; treated like a child. I felt very disrespected, patronized, lied to, dismissed, excluded...you name it. In short, I was made to feel less than human. Yet at the end of the Pow Wow, the Pow Wow Committee demanded that Indian students (i.e. representing AISES) be recognized as part of their Committee in an honoring song. An honoring song is given by the Community to give thanks and show gratitude to those organizing and hosting the event. I felt Pow Wow Committee's action was wrong because it was misleading the community into thinking that we were part of hosting, organizing and putting on the Pow Wow, when in reality we weren't. Not only is this inappropriate to ask, it just adds insult to injury being so disrespectful as to demand Indian students to come out and be "honored" for something they were never given the opportunity or honor to do. The Pow Wow committee maintains that there are not enough American Indian students interested in getting involved. During this time I have understood that American Indian student involvement on campus has been minimal, (reflecting both the low numbers of Indian students existing on this campus and the absence of voting power for students in the Pow Wow Committee.) So what we chose to do as students interested in our heritage was to be involved in this special event in what little we were allowed to do by the Committee: we distributed flyers, (two of us brought dessert donations for the Dinner hosted by the President), we sold Pow Wow T-shirts and programs, and I coordinated the water donations I absolutely refused to dance for the Pow Wow staff. In return with the Committee that I felt I for our participation, AISES was was not included in or in any promised a permanent table set way a part of. up and exclusive water rights to sell at the Pow Wow. I am not the first Indian student who has been made to feel The day of the Pow Wow we this way. Many Indian students were told that we did not have the share the same sentiments, as this permanent table set up that was has been a chronic ISSUE in the verbally promised to us, but Pow Wow committee in the past rather that we would just have to and continues to be an issue in suffice with a temporary set up. It each annual Pow Wow. So every is important to understand that a year history repeats itself. Indeed, permanent set up was vital in this year I witnessed that the order to provide us a central place words they delivered were not with which to promote our club, honored - not with the table, fund raise and evoke more stu- "exclusive" water rights, or with matter spoke louder and with more intensity than I could muster at the moment. I am prompted to write this letter to I swear, sometimes profusely the Pride by my desire to express and with great pleasure at the my opinion more fully. release of emotion. In fact, I can string curse words together in Associated Students hosted an remarkably innovative ways, event featuring two comedians given inspiration. However, ! do whose material, by all accounts not swear around my children, at with which I am familiar, conmy boss, in the presence of a tained profanity, vocalizations of client, and many other scenarios. sexual acts based upon racial I think that most people, like and/or ethnic stereotypes, and me, are able to censor them- graphic descriptions of oral sex. selves in such a fashion without The event took place in the pubfeeling that their freedom of lic area outside of the Dome. I speech has suffered, been find this insulting to the stanchilled, or otherwise hampered. dards of the campus. Rather It is simply a matter of choosing than make exQuses and craft appropriate behavior in a given rationalizations, Associated setting. Students should apologize to the campus community. Twice in the past two weeks I have been told that I should just I am offended for several reagrow up and accept profanity sons. First, the speech of the and obscenity as a part of uni- comedians violates the sense of versity life; that it's a First community that so many people Amendment issue, so I should have labored so diligently to just keep quiet. Both times, I establish and maintain. How do had ready made retorts that I we create a community that foswould have loved to have ters excellence in academic expressed. But, those with achievement, develop an enviwhom I attempted to discuss the ronment in which diversity is strength, and maintain a culture that embraces progress? We must constantly balance the rights of individuals to they please with the synergy of a strong community establishing and maintaining standards over the course of time. From a sociological perspective, an established set of rules which govern behavior constitutes the backbone of culture and becomes part of the identity of individuals within the group. If we are to achieve a sense of community where all members feel safe, valued, and free to learn we must exercise our rights responsibly. Second, the speech exhibited that day violates the standards to which employees and students are held. If these things had been said by a staff or faculty member to a student or anyone else, that staff or faculty member would be subject to sexual harassment laws and would have been (hopefully) fired for discriminatory language and conduct. I cannot see why a speaker on stage who says " F... you" to a group of students should be defended since a student would Monday, October 18, 1999 3 basic respect to students and student expression. I was outright disappointed in the outcome of our relationship because this was an event that I truly put all my effort and all my heart in. This is supposed to be a community event. It is a cultural event and NOT an administrative function for those with the titles- to make sure everyone knew their name. The Pow Wow isn't supposed to exist to service their big "University image and to give them some more kudos with which to meet their status quo. I had had such optimistic, high hopes but after this experience my view of this relationship has most definitely changed. I've been trying to maintain this relationship at all costs- we still sold the Pow Wow Committee's T-shirts and programs, even though our "exclusive" water rights were sacrificed. These are issues that need to be worked on toward a positive resolution that will benefit students. Indeed, one of these problems between the Pow Wow Committee and Indian students are already being addressed. Bonnie Biggs, Chairperson of the Pow Wow Committee, has promised to give classes to AISES members about the logistics of organizing a Pow Wow. My hope is that AISES will see a commitment in the form of a set date on this so as this becomes one promise that actually becomes reality. Being offered, and afforded the opportunity to learn about how to run a Pow Wow is definitely a good starting point. However, the issue that still remains (and which is never addressed) is the issue of giving voting privilege for AISES as an organization. This would enable students, through a vote as a club, the opportunity to directly participate in the planning and organizing of the Pow Wow. Lastly, it must be understood that all students should be given the dignity o f being treated as adults regardless of our educational level. My hope and vision for the future is that the relationship between Native American students and the Powwow Committee will be more amicable and genuine. Other examples: First of all I am a woman, not a child. I am certain that as a human being I deserve to be treated with the respect due to any human being. Just because we are students and do not yet have the educational degrees and fancy titles that key members of the Pow Wow Committee have does not mean that we do not deserve to be treated with respect. It is not okay to manipulate students to the benefit of individual agendas and images. This is not an Indian way of doing things: I'm an Indian person, this is an Indian event - yet what I saw on that day were a lot of broken promises. I saw the dishonesty of the committee and what Indian students of the past had whispered in warning come true. This was a very bad experience and what is so unfortunate about this situation is that it didn't have to he that way. On a final note, I encourage studeftts to respond to me with their feedback and support. In closing, I hope that the American Indian faculty and staff will support these resolutions, and in the future that they will support Indian students in a more active and diplomatic way. Advocate for us. Samantha Beltram be subject to disciplinary action if he/she used the same langtia^e Please notice that I do not say off stage. ; that the comedians do not have the right to express themselves, J hird, the Dome is a PUBLIC nor do I say that Associated space. If this event had been Students does not have the right held at the Comedy Store, I to contract a particular speaker would not be writing this. As a based upon the content of their mother, I often bring my chil- speech. However, to say that a dren to campus. We walk person, group, or institution has through this area as we head to the right to do something also the library, Dome, or other desti- means that they have an attennation. I wouldn't want my chil- dant responsibility in exercising dren exposed to the kinds of the right. One such responsibilthings that these people were ity is to respect the culture of the saying. The counter-argument campus by making wise choices that the university is a place for as to whcr they invite to speak adults, and not children, does and where they hold the event. not satisfy me. To me, making responsible choices is the Censoring ourselves is not a essence of adulthood. If I difficult task. Whenever we thought that I would have to sub- make choices about how we will ject my children to vulgarity and express ourselves and show profanity in order to get to the respect for the people around us library, I wouldn't go to the by choosing language and sublibrary. Furthermore, if my chil- ject matter that is appropriate to dren are not welcome at the situation, we censor ourCSUSM, I am not welcome. It is selves. my contention that I have the The bottom line is tjiat right to go to the public spaces at Associated Students should have a public university (with or chosen a more appropriate venue without my children) without for the show. And since they did facing an amplified assault of not, they should apologize. profanity. aj f �®f)e g rille 4 Monday, October 18, 1999 l^e-ettfatf Hi everyone. I am going to be dreadfully busy with midterms this week so I decided to consult with some fellow fairies to answer the questions. They have some good things to share and I hope you enjoy it. See you next week, love, Psyche Fairy Dear Fairy du Jour, I feel like I 'm trapped in emotional slavery. There's someone that I care about, that I love so much, that I would do anything for them. They know this, and never seemed to mind this devotion. I don't mind being taken for granted every now and again, but it seems like recently that they've been overly paranoid and defensive. I'm so scared that I've done something at some time to offend this person or make them subconsciously angry with me. It's almost like the person that I knew, the person whose personality was so unique and intriguing that it made my heart skip a beat when they spoke to me; somehow... went away. Is there something I can do to make them feel better? I've tried everything, .and yes, I tried to leave them alone. For one of the few times in my life, I feel helpless. Please, I hope there's something you can tell me to bring just a little bit of ease to my heart. I've never been so scared in my life... I don't want to lose this person out of my own ignorance. Enamored that they learn to attach to, unhealthy as it is. It may be being transposed on you, very unfortunately, my dear. I know it is entirely much easier said than done, but as a sentient being, you have a right and responsibility and a duty to yourself to protect yourself above the relationship. You are separate from the relationship. I am no means advocating a separation; rather I suggest a probing of the relationship first, and why you would sacrifice yourself and your happiness for someone who is being overtly defensive and selfish in the relationship* My primary advice would be to approach your amour about Why they feel the right to undermine the relationship rather than focus energies on despair and what you did wrong. And if all else fails, get a second job and go shopping with the extra income- who doesn't get cheered up with a new Winter wardrobe (hell, take their card if it makes you feel better!). Best of luck, sweety! To Enamored: My condolences on your sense of forlorn love. You have tried the immediately advisable need-my-space approach to amending the turn in the relationship. Perhaps the person you are enamored with seeks emotional deprivation, whether it was triggered by a side issue/event in their life. Perhaps they have come to appreciate and thrive on your discontent; it happens. Often the world does not work to serve your needs, and people occasionally learn to become vicious- it's a Pavlov-response thing. People snap, and change, and have disgust for life's angst The Fairy du Jour Laughter and Annoyance at Comedy Fest 99 Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF W RITER The ASI staged the first annual CSUSM comedy show on October 12, drawing an estimated crowd of 150 people to the patio outside the dome for what one student government official described as "our best attendance ever" for an ASI event. However, several students complained about the show, for reasons ranging from profanity to obscenity. "I couldn't believe what I was hearing," said student Gloria O'Shea. "It [profanity] is so common now...but it shouldn't be." Student Jessica Ealson added that the" show was PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride "very offensive. I was trying to As I sat and waited and waited and WAITED for the ASI First eat lunch, but there was Annual Comedy Fest to start, I thought that it's not very funny to start nowhere to sit outside where it a half-hour late. Stalling for time, Waleed Delawari, our ASI President, couldn't be heard." kept us entertained. First he tried playing music over the loud speakers, ASI programming commitbut finally decided to start the show without the comedians. Waleed tee chair Mbalaka Monololo used free movie passes to bribe members of the audience to come up on defended the ASI's decision to stage and try their hand at comedy. Three men and a woman took the stage the show. "This is a colchallenge. The men failed dismally, but the woman fared well, with the lege," he said. "Everyone here support of her very large study group, she stole the pre-show show. The show, originally scheduled to begin at 11:00 am; finally began at around 11:30. The first comedian opened the show with: "If you are easily offended, then get the — out!" His use of profanity set the tone for the rest of the show. I thought that the comedians were funnier than I'd anticipated, but their routines did include lots of lewd gestures and language. One comic, a Molecular Biology major, told jokes about Road Rage, and gave impersonations of teachers on campus — and the teachers being impersonated were among those in the audience. Another comic's routine included his renditions of sexual vocalizations from different cultures. The audience gathered by the stage enjoyed the performances; laughterfilledthe patio outside the dome. It might have been offensive to some, but I thought the show was funny. PB "It was a little racy, but everyone I talked to enjoyed the show." is a grown up." Although he stood by the ASI's choice of programming, Monololo said that he respected the feelings of those who complained. "Next time, we'll try to minimize the IRealCty Gail Skennion PRIDE STAFF W RITER "Another Day in the Life of a Re-entry Student" "I'm too sick to go to school," the dreaded words. Once again today, like many times in the last three years, I was faced with choosing between my classes and an eleven-year child who is frequently sick. My child suffers from recurrent migraines, accompanying stomach complaints, and an asthma-like condition, in addition to the normal sore throats and colds that most kids get. I ask myself, why was she so healthy before I started back to school. Why now, at a time in my life where I decide it's my turn to have a life, do so many complications seem to occur? As if a Re-Entry student doesn't already have enough on her/his plate. The guilt in thinking of just 'myself' piles onto an already overcrowded plate; guilt fills anxiety levels to a premium, and does as much damage to the body as daily 1,500 calorie desserts. Nothing undoes me more than choosing between my child and myself. Getting through the math requirements starting from ground zero was bad enough, and I thought nothing, NOTHING, could be as bad as algebra and statistics. I was wrong. We can send people to the moon, but we can't get alternate care for a sick child down here on earth where it really matters. It turns out that there is no place to take a sick child, there is no one who can instantly appear on your doorstep and stay with your child, especially if you're unlucky enough to have your immediate family live 3,000 miles away. I can give only marginal advice to fellow parents. Most professors understand enough to give a student the benefit of the doubt. E-mail your professors, explain the situation, and do the best you can. Even though most syllabi state a mandatory attendance policy, there are times when perfect attendance is not possible. When you have a chronically sick child, it might be smart to consider going to school part time, since parenting is a full time job. Re-think your priorities and your goals and accomplish little chunks at a time. Your child does come first, as parenting is your first job. Even though you are going to school to better yourself, which in the long run benefits your child, you have to keep reasonable expectations. If I had to do it all over again, I would have gone part time. The children need supervision and a parent who is 'all there' both emotionally and physically, But keep in mind that the sooner you finish, the sooner you can get back to normal again. Dragging out your program is worse than finishing quickly in many ways. Whatever you choose, some concessions have to be made. profanity." Monololo added that anyone who wants to contribute to the choice of programming for ASI shows should attend the programming committee meetings, which are open to everyone. They meet every other Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in the Dome, with the next meeting on October 20th. The ASI said that all of the comedians, who were unpaid CSUSM students, were screened prior to the show. But, said AgI President Waleed Delaware, "once they have the microphone, there's really nothing we can do about [the content of the show]." After receiving thefirstcomplaint, Delawari attended the remainder of the show himself. "It was a little racy," he said, "but everyone I talked to enjoyed the show." Delawari acknowledged that he only spoke with people who were gathered around the stage, admitting that people who were offended by the show had probably left. However, he said, you can't please everyone. "If we have 90% satisfaction...I consider that a success." Although the ASI said that they announced before the show that some people might find the material offensive, some students were not aware of what was going on. "I didn't hear any warnings," O'Shea said. Warnings or not, some students felt that the show was inappropriate. "This is my school, I 'm paying to be here, and I don't want to hear it," Ealson said emphatically. ASI Executive Director Darlene Willis said she could see both sides. "If people see something on TV that they find offensive, they can always turn it off," she said. "These people may have felt that they didn't have a choice. But they can always get up and leave." She defended the right of free expression. "I respect freedom of speech," she said. But the students who complained seemed to have concerns other than free speech. "I think we need to set higher standards for ourselves, because we are worthy of higher standards," O'Shea said. Delawari said that ASI would definitely take the students concerns into account. "It's a learning curve," he said. "We may do it differently next time." �i iiliiwii ASI Services The National Latino Research Center: New Research Opportunities For Students Sharon Hambly PRIDE STAFF WRITER Giovanni Ferrer PRIDE STAFF WRITER Giovanni Ferrer PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride PRIDE STAFF WRITER Dr. Soriano was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. At age two his parents came to the U.S. where he grew up in Fontana, CA. He graduated from Fontana H.S., attended UC Riverside, and received his Doctorate in Psychology at the University of Colorado in 1987. Dr. Soriano stated that education has opened up the world for him and that he has always been interested in helping people with their problems. Dr. Soriano is excited about starting the Youth Research Center for all ethnic backgrounds. Students can learn research to better understand the needs of the youth and come up with proposals for solutions to violence and drug abuse. He is also excited about working with "the experts." These are the kids who are either in gangs, or have already been gang affiliated. He said "what the youth need are opportunities. They need a chance to contribute to society, especially the kids with problems at home. They become alienated, less involved with school, and are at a higher risk of joining gangs." He believes that we must make kids more integrated in schools and the community. "I see at-risk kids as dim light bulbs," he exerts. "Waiting to be turned on by caring adults and professionals." law School KQjQIj By the year 2000, it is estimated that Latinos will become the largest minority group in the U.S., according to a 1992 census conducted by the National Council of La Raza. Even though Latinos will make up the largest minority group in the nation, we have little information regarding Latino populations. In the future, Latinos will become a major part of the U.S. work force, therefore information on Latino populations is important. The National Institutes of Health is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They provide funding for innumerable organizations and centers for national research studies in biomedical and behavioral sciences. In 1997 the NIH approved a proposal by Dr. Fernando Soriano to fund research on American Latino populations. The NIH awarded 1 million dollars to open the National Latino Research Center, and, through contacts at SDSU, the National Latino Research Center was launched. After two years, Dr. Soriano moved the center to CSUSrM. CSU San Marcos indicated interest in the center and the level of support was greater than at SDSU. Dr. Soriano was also offered a tenured position here at San Marcos and he now feels like an integral part of the university. He remarked: "I wear two hats, one as the director of the center and as an academician and researcher. I spend half of my time researching and teaching, and the other half as the administrator." He expects the NLRC to grow at CSUSM and research to expand. The NLRC will engage faculty and students at CSUSM to conduct research on Latino populations. The emphasis is on generating research. Dr. Soriano stresses the importance of the research to the U.S. reliance on young Latinos that make up the nation's workforce. "[The research is] a clearing house on Latino populations," he says, "a platform for training to increase the ability of students and researchers to know how best to study the populations." Dr. Soriano expressed a tremendous need for students, faculty, and non-students to get involved with the National Latino Research Center. You do not have to be Latino to become a part of the center. Everyone is welcome. Research assistance positions will be opening in the spring of 2000. They are mostly voluntary but some are paid. Students who participate can receive academic credit, program evaluations, and a skill that has great market value; Training is available to students. If you would like information on becoming involved with the NLRC call Dr. Soriano at: (760)750-8033 Talk to your n o t her assistant Automatic full-tuition law school scholarships at Western State University are available for Spring and Fall 2000 entering students based on LS&T and GPA. Stop by our booth for details. Graduate & Professional School Information Day CM State University - San Marcos October 25, 1999 • 11 a jn. to 1 p jn. or... Call or e-mail Western State directlyfora catalog and application. (800) WSU4-IAW • (800) 9784529 • (714) 738-1000x2600 e-mail; Mm@wsukw.edu Check out our web site at www.wsulaw.edu W ESTERN STATE U NIVERSITY C OLLEGE O F L AW Practice^Oriented Legal Studies 1111 North State College Boulevard Fulleiton, Orange County, California 9 2831-3000 and gr«OUa«J> nwy wnc tt«7 c mbihiioiwh «* wty j mw. Council of the Section oft legal education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 550 west North Street, Indianapolis, IN 4*202, (317) 2$4«»340, The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) extended their office hours this semester so that their services could be more readily available to a greater number of students. Some of the services include: cashing a check for up to $15.00 with proper ID, discount movie tickets for Edwards Cinema at $4.00 a ticket, amusement park passes at discount prices that include Knotts Berry Farm (adults $19.50 and children $13.50), San Diego Zoo (adults $16.80 and children $8.80) and Wild Animal Park (adults $15.95 and children $10.35) and NCTD bus passes. You can even purchase a postage stamp. Another service that might be of interest is a game room in the ASI student lounge that provides video games, a pool table, and table tennis. The ASI student lounge can also be used for studying, meetings, lounging and watching television or the room may be reserved for special occasions. Faxes can be received and sent at affordable prices at the ASI office. The ASI also provides a computer referral program for CSUSM students, faculty and staff to allow the purchase of computers and printers at discounted prices. The ASI hours are 8:00 am - 7:00pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am 5:00 pm on Friday. The office is located at Commons 205 and the phone number is 754-4990. Stop by and see the many other things that ASI provides. The staff are very friendly and receptive. A t CGU you likely w on't be taught by other graduate students. Prom Dy O e o r a n, u distinguished senior • faculty will w ork w ith you t o provide ecJucatiori at a significantly higher level. Check us out a t or visit our beautiful campus, wwwxgu.edu Visit us at the CSUSM Recruitment Fair on October 25th! Claremont GRADUATE UKiViHStTY Ctaremont graduate University * 170 last M Street * Claremont, CA §1711-6163 {909} m»Wm * imi (90S) 68T-7205 * e-mail: adrnksteg^edii The Inkjet Company Buy your printing supplies online 60% to 70% off store prices. HP * Brother * Canon * Xerox * EPSON http://www.5inkjets.com 1-888-5INKJETS Visa, Master Card, American Express, and personal checksOrganic Products: http://www.organicaUyclean.com �A Tour of CSUSM's Library and Information Center of the Future... Imani Rupert PRTDF. STAFF W RITER Remember those future promises of a larger, more technologically advanced library during freshman orientation library tours? The end is near! But not until August 2003, to be exact, the date set for the new library's completion. With five floors and almost 200,000 sq. feet, it will be larger than Craven Hall. The main entrance to the new library will be located on the 3rd floor (on the same level as with a plaza that overlooks the campus. Book stacks will be located on the 4th and 5th floors. These two floors include desks, tables, and lounge chairs for studying. The 4** floor will house the academic journals, periodicals, microfilm and microfiche. The 5th floor will house the Spanish books and curriculum books to support the College of "University Hall"). This floor will hold new, reserve, and Inter Library Loan books, as well as new electronic products. It will also hold reference books, government documents, and the "information literacy program." (This program is designed for professors who have "library days" to help their students utilize all of the library's resources for class projects). This floor will also have access to a cafeteria 1 Education. A special room will be dedicated to these two types of books and may eventually host a "story time" for children. The 2nd floor will contain the most technologically advanced teaching aids offered at our school as part of the Media Library. The Media Library will expand to include a one hundredseat computer lab that stays open longer than the library. The lab will include "listening rooms" in which groups can view videos, listen to tapes or CD's, or compose multimedia projects. The 1st floor will be comprised of library staff offices such as cataloging, systems, and the resource consultation office. There will also be some classroom space available on this floor. CLEAN-UP cont. frompg. l granite will probably need sandblasting or other powerful water cleaning methods to remove the stains. Though it would be less costly to paint the granite, that is not the best solution. "Paint would ruin the look of the granite," says Holden, who also isn't sure that even sandblasting will remove the blue paint. She says that fading the spots may be all that can be hoped for. Facilities is currently taking bids from painting companies. Within days, an expected cost estimate will determine the work needed to restore the stucco. The university painting budget will cover the cost of the work, unless the vandals are caught and prosecuted. Holden hopes that the ones who caused the damage will be the ones who pay for the clean up. Dial Up" is G reat... W hen it Works Adra Halford PRIDE STAFF W RITER CSUSM Computing and Telecommunications revamped their Dial-Up Service in order to keep up with ever-improving technology, as some students and faculty found out when they tried to connect their computers to the campus modem pool. The C&T Help Desk set service records during the first week of the new service, though calls have slowed considerably since. With midterms approaching, the demand for online resources will once again increase. Students who have not used the free dial-up service this semester should be aware of new hardware and software requirements necessary to access the service. Students who already have an Internet Service Provider may still want to access the Internet through campus Dial-up because this allows them access to research oriented databases like Ideal, EBSCOHOst, ERIC, and First Search. These can be found at: http://www.csusm.edu/library/e databases.htm. It is almost as good as going into the library. Researching from home has the added benefit of nearly free printing, rather than 15 cents per page. The new campus modems support 56K connections, meaning faster connections and less waiting for pages to download once the user is connected. That is where the trouble begins. According to Carlos Archiniega, who identifies himself as "the Help Desk Guy", as midterms approach students should be prepared to hear busy signals and be persistent. The campus now has four types of dial-up accounts, each with its own pay structure and amount of access time. For students and faculty the service is free. Students should keep track of their usage and be thrifty with their online time as they are only allowed 5 hours during peak usage days. Their time is unlimited from Friday at noon to Sunday at midnight. Guests are allowed 14 hours per week, for which they pay $80.00 per year. There is also a paying student line for MBA students and Evers students. Students should also consider avoiding the high traffic times from 4 pm to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday evenings. Unlike the computers in the lab where a student can call a lab monitor to help if things are not going smoothly, students sometimes feel lost in the maze of technical jargon when they have to be responsible for updating their own computers. Dial-Up Services has tried to ease the pain by providing detailed instructions. Students can access the website for some information at: http://www.csusm.edu/helpdesk/dialup Detailed instructions for dial up service can be obtained at the main computer lab located in ACD 202 or by visiting the Help Desk in Craven Hall 2302. ICC Cont. from pg. 1 g up photos,inugshots of the faculty, and campus activities. There is no fee to join. The American Chemical Society is a nationally recognized group of students who want to pursue a career in the chemical sciences. The club offers students help in making presentations, volunteering in area schools, and getting employment assistance. ro All non-Greek clubs must attend the mandatory meeting to be held on Friday, October 29, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. ASI is also attending this meeting for all club Presidents, Treasurers, and Faculty Advisors. The meeting will cover risk management, liability issues, and the issue of involving the advisor in more club activities. Inter Club Council Budget Allotted by Associated Students, Inc. 1 \ \ 3 % \ / 2% 4% 0 Accounting Fees 8% m Auditing Fees 3% H Advertisements >1% H Bank Fees > 1% m Collecting Fees (University) 3% • Equipment Rental & Maint. >1% • Food & Entertainment >1% m Insurance-General Liability 2% • Salaries-Student Assistants 4% 30% POCCipppi^^OO^^ypQSJ 43% • Office Equipment/Machines 7% 43% Student Development 30% m Organization Allocation • BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENTS Visit CSUSM's own "Amazone," a cyberquilt honoring those we know who have battled breast cancer. Remember your own family and friends with a contribution to the quilt, http://public.csusm.edu/breastcancer Monday 9-4 (and all week), Founders' Plaza Breast Cancer Awareness table sponsored by the Women's Studies Student Association Monday 6:15-8 pm, ACD 211 "Corporations, Cancer, Carcinogens," a presentation by Deborah Small, environmentalist, artist, and CSUSM Visual and Performing Arts professor Wednesday 4-5 pm Commons 206 "Beauty and the Breast," conversation with Dr. Sue Fellows, CSUSM Literature and Writing professor, artist and a breast cancer survivor. �10/21 REVISITED Samantha M. Cahill PRIDE EDITOR In the fall of 1996, a white CSUSM student repeatedly called an African-American instructor a "black bitch,"and local newspapers were quick to blame CSUSM's motto of "achieving excellence through diversity" for the whole problem. According to media, this response was "Out of Proportion." The campus administration continued to emphasize that this was an "isolated incident," while students who aligned themselves with the faculty member received bomb threats at their apartment building and had threatening notes left on their vehicles. The "isolated incident" was further accompanied by hate flyers portraying ugly caricatures of members of different ethnicities; these were strewn liberally across campus and parking lots. A group of students formed to counterbalance the disinforma- tion about "isolated incidents," and offset the political maneuvering on the part of just about every official constituency at the university. This group, including members of El Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, Pan African Student Alliance, American Indian Student Excellence Society, and other concerned students, had a simple goal: to have a day on campus on which the campus community would come together to stand against the "reign of terror." A day devoted to standing up for the CSUSM mission statement. It was decided that on October 21 these students would make their stand against the atrocities that were occurring on campus. This resolve led to an event, the likes of which had never happened before, and unfortunately, has never happened since at CSUSM—this despite administrative promises to give the day a prominent place in CSUSM's future calendar. Led by student resolve, the campus came together, turning what was initially to be a student walkout into a campus-wide teach-in. Students, faculty, staff and administrators all worked . together for a common cause: to stand up for the mission statement and stand against racism. It was a day of speakers, workshops, musical events, poetry and food. It was promised then that the event would be commemorated each semester with a celebration of the mission statement. To their credit, the institution did hold a somewhat lesser event the following spring on April 21. The following year, students planned events for the occasion, but approval was revoked. Since that time, little has been done on campus in commemoration of the day. I have often pondered the reasons why the commemoration has not taken place since that first year. Perhaps it is because the mission statement, which evoked such a spirit of unity on the campus th^t first day, has been changed. Perhaps it is because, with its shrinking population of Black faculty, CSUSM has become a less interesting target for neo-Nazi skinheads, so we really don't need a mission statement which emphasizes such things as race, class, and gender, or "respect and decency." Perhaps it is that there are no incidents of any sort of bias at CSUSM anymore because the entirety of the student population has become miraculously enlightened through the hard work of the remaining faculty who do emphasize race, class and gender, so we really have no need to emphasize such things anymore; it is preaching to the Swansea, Wales CSUSM Adrienne R.Lopez clear communication on the campus. It's Columbus Day in the States. I Gonzalez also spoke to the don't think they celebrate that day here in Wales. However, today I can assembled students about really relate to Columbus. It's my MEChA's history^ his own third week as an "official" internaexperiences as a member of tional student and though I'm not as MEChA, and the activities of daring as Columbus, every day is an the MEChA student group at adventure. I never quite know who other CSU campuses. Gonzalez or what is around the next corner. The idea of being in a constant state of flux atfirstseems scary, but it has turned out to be really exciting. The pleasure of discovery, meeting new people, going to new places, and learning about different cultures, has been enough to distract me from What Are the Current Job Opportunities For Lawyers? having any major panic episodes. O.K., I'm in what they call the honWhat is the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)? How Should I Prepare eymoon stage. I don't even mind the for It? rain!!! I live in the small city of Can I Afford Law School? (scholarships & financial aid) Swansea, in South Wales. Don't ask me how I got here. Less than a year Can I Coattaue To Work While In Law School? (part time option) ago I had no idea that I would be half way around the world studying Does Law School Really Take Three Years? (two year option) English Literature. I am living in an old three-story house with six other How Do I Write An Effective Personal Statement? students from various European countries. Two German girls, two Welsh fellows, one Denmark girl and one Spanish guy. It's a good mix, and it's been a blast living in ATTEND A FREE SEMINAR AT CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW this international environment. Almost every night we cook large Tuesday, October 2 6,1999 feasts and sit around the table and 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. share about our respective countries. Light buffet will be served We have made our house open to all 350 Cedar Street Building so that friends we have met along the way feel free to drop in and partake. One night at dinner I stopped and listened to the voices of different people sharing their stories and TO SIGN UP: Enervations required. Call the Admissions Office at 619-525-1401 lives. My mind filled with wonder. or e-mailfldmissions@cwsLeduby Friday, October 22. Perhaps, on a smaller scale, the wonder I felt was a bit like what Columbus felt when he saw land. A whole new world opened to him that had not existed before. I too have discovered a whole new world! M E C H A C ONT. FROM P G. 1 emphasized the need for access to higher education for Latino students and MEChA's important role in the Latino community, noting that MEChA is more than a club, it is a means of reaching out to the community and serves a vital role in mentoring community youth. Gonzalez also spoke about Latino enrollment in the California State University system and the University of California system. Gonzalez noted the importance of MEChA's political activism as vital to Latino students in higher education and concluded his talk by encouraging students to pursue degrees beyond a bachelor's. HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT LAW SCHOOL? ? CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW -Accredited by the American Bar Association (1962) -Member, American Association of Law Schools (1967) Educating Creative Problem Solvers London, England Lisa Morgan I have not yet been in England for three full weeks and it is already the choir. Or perhaps it's just that no one cares. Yet as I look out at CSUSM today I must wonder if we've really come so far as to not need such things emphasized on campus. True, there are no death threats against faculty today, but vandalism of posters celebrating Latino figures might in some circles pass as racist acts. It's true, there are fewer swastikas scrawled around campus these days. They have instead been replaced with YAF flyers supporting the freedom to prosecute "sexual deviants" and communists. (California's YAF website declares that multi-cultural centers are communist endeavors). As I look out across campus today I wonder if CSUSM will ever come together again in celebration of what was once our mission. "Will we simply write the mission out of the campus altogether? best experience of my life. As someone who had hardly been out of the country, moving 8000 miles away presented many shocks and adjustments, no matter how much advice had been offered to me. Traveling on my own was exciting and terrifying, especially in a big city like London. I came to the university at somewhat of a disadvantage because this is thefirstyear that San Marcos has dealt with this school. This has caused several problems with housing and credit transfers. The flip side to this situation is that everybody who comes here after me won't have to be first, and these problems will hopefully be straightened out. One thing I have learned is that culture shock comes in all shapes and sizes. I was more surprised to see the similarities between England and America than I was to see the differences. They have the same music, the same clothes, the same problems as American students. The parts that have been difficult to adapt to are the unpredictable weather, the traffic, the local, accents, and the FOOD! I have never seen so much mayonnaise in my entire life! If those are the bad things about England, the best thing is the people. Going to a universityfivetimes the size of CSUSM, I have had wonderful opportunities to meet new people. The locals tend to be straightforward and very willing to give advice to foreigners. Also, the other international students here have taught me so much about the world that I never could have learned from a book. Adjusting to a new place comes in phases, shock, homesickness, and acceptance. I still miss "Ally McBeal" and American peanut butter, but every day I learn a little bit more to live without them. I have no doubt that my adventure will turn me into a different person without forgetting what a good thing I have back home. �CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS "Using Verb Tenses Effectively" Noon - 1:00pm. ACD 410 Description: Which tense should you use for academic essays? What is literary present tense? Is it okay to have shifting tenses within a single paragraph? This workshop answers questions like these, and, in doing so, helps you to use verb tenses effectiveiy. Presenter: Dan DeJong, Instructor, American Language and Culture Institute MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 8 , 1 9 9 9 Study Abroad Informational Meeting 12:00pm -1:00pm Commons 206 such devastating layoffs. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21,1999 Japanese culture through orie. of their most famous and exceptional works of visual art. 4:30pm - 10:00pm. UNIV 373 Bob Carlisle -— Grammy Award Winner, singer/song writer of the famous song "Butterfly Kisses" Monday, October 25, 1999: . 7:00PM. The California Center Graduate & Professional School Fair for the Arts, Escondido "Beauty and the Breast" 10:00am - 1:00pm. Founders' 4-5 pm, Commons 206 Poetry Reading Plaza Professor Sue Fellows, artist and 12:00pm-2:00pm For a current listing of particibreast cancer survivor, speaks Library Courtyard pating graduate and professional about her experience. school, please contact the Career Featured Poets include Jimmie & Assessment Center at 760Roger & Me (1989) Collins, Cheryl Latif; Robert 750-4900 or check out our webWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 0 , 1 9 9 9 Dr. Renee Curry presents the O'Sullivan, Robert Walker, and site. last of three films in the "Film CSUSM's own Prof. Sharon For further information contact "Diversity & Leadership" for Thought" Series. Free Elise and Brandon Cesmat. Cindy Pollack or go to Grad Fair 2:00pm - 3:00pm. ACD 414 6:30pm. Center Theater. Infomiation. Description: What is diversity & California Center for the Arts, Anime Project Alliance leadership? Who are you and Escondido Japanese Animation club meethow are you perceived as a ing Thursday in University Hall FLU SHOT CLINIC: October leader? In this workshop, par- Director: Michael Moore 373 from 4:30pm - 10:00 p.m. 12-27. $2 for students; $10 for ticipants will explore their iden- This documentary addresses the No fees. For all levels of fanstaff. Call Student Health tities and values and how these layoffs of General Motors work- dom. Showing old school, shou- Services, x4915 for hours and values shape one's leadership ers in Flint, Michigan. The film jo, mecha, samurai, and overly days. style as a student and communis deals with the aftereffects of cute anime. Learn about Breast Cancer Awareness Table Monday 9:00am - 4:00pm (and all week). Founders'Plaza Sponsored by the Women's Studies Student Association "Corporations, Cancer, Carcinogens," 6:15pm-8:00pm. ACD 211 A presentation by Deborah Small, environmentalist, artist, and CSUSM Visual and Performing Arts professor TUESDAY, OCTOBER ty advocate. Other topics discussed will include how to manage fellow students, how to facilitate conflicts, and how to make persuasive presentations. Presenter: Jocbethem Tahapary, Assistant Director for High School Relations 19,1999 Study Abroad Informational Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm Commons 206 CLASSIFIEDS Help Needed Lomas Santa Fe Country Club Tender young man seeks Young Child care attendant Monday American life-partner who loves Friday, 9:00am - Noon. Part-time. Call (858)755-3372 for Freedom. more information - 14 Seeking tall drawn Asian character with long dark hair for relationship with willing female. A. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 budget fall 1999 graffiti MECHA https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/75c82f5c6fdcafc684a2cc44df65544f.pdf 1fd371581c0b2e6a51b4f78809ea7fb6 PDF Text Text http: / / www.csusm.edu / pride / PARKING UPDATE California State University, San Marcos Voices of San Diego Poetry Reading Mike Spangler Mike Spangler PRIDE STAFF WRITER P RIDE STAFF WRITER Parking Services has recently Renowned San Diego poets audited their system to deter- gathered before an audience of mine who is permitted to park in more than seventy in the library the upper faculty and staff-only courtyard at noon on Thursday, lot. This immediately affected October 21, for the Associated the vendors and service person- Students Inc. (ASI) -sponsored nel who maintain equipment on "Voices of San Diego Poetry campus and who are now Reading." Senior Leslie Keys required to park in student lots, organized the reading "to bring but not the staff who work in the diversity and poetry to the camAztec shops pus." Professors Brandon Cesmat and Sharon Elise, both One group whose status is published poets, joined Jihmye still unclear is the group of grad- Collins, Cheryl Latif, Robert uate students who are also paid O'Sullivan and Robert Walker, to teach GEW classes (General who had volunteered their time Education Writing). Robert and paid for their own transWilliams, Office Manager for portation to share a collection of Parking Services, was unable to their works in a two-round fordiscuss details because the mat- mat. ter was still under review as of Thursday, O ct 21. "By donating their time and efforts, they showed their comParking Services plans to mitment to our campus," said build more parking lots in the Susanna Gonzales, Programs Summer of 2000 t o meet the and Recreation Coordinator for growing needs of the CSUSM ASI. Several CSUSM students community. Funding for the braved the final forty-five minnew lots comes entirely from utes of "open mic" to present "totally self-sufficient'' Parking some of their own poetry. Keys, Services. "We receive no state who graduates in December, funding at all. The $62 students said she approached ASI with pay for a parking permit is what the idea for the event because pays for new lots and improve- "there has only been one poetry ments to existing lots,'* said event on campus since 1994, Williams. that I know of," and selected the ; featured poets "based on their Tuesday evening "Poetic Brew" diversity in style and content." at Claire de Lune's in North Park, rocked gently and rhythRobert Walker, host of the mically from side to side while weekly Friday evening reading moving the audience with her at 101 Artists' Colony in mastery of words. Encinitas, began the event with power and intensity when he Sharon Elise, CSUSM clutched the microphone with Sociology professor and winner both hands and opened the read- of the 1998 Street Scene Poetry ings with "Birthday." Robert Slam competition, shared the 0* Sullivan, host of the bi-week- thunder and power of her prizely Sunday reading at Newbreak- winning poetry. Jihyme Collins, at-the-Beach Cafe, chose to founding member of AAWA present his memorized poems (African-American Writers from in front of the podium, &Artists), presented "a series of moving closer to the audience. pieces about one of the great Cheryl Latif, host of the weekly fears of our nation," entitled PARKING Cont.Pg.6 IN THIS ISSUE Psyche Fairy..................2 Opera Recycling.............. .3 ......4 Vampires. Chief Faucet.. The Plague. Calender of Events.......8 with Professor Deborah Small Victoria B. Segall f'geg&p of fifteen stu~ women, Professor Fellows dents entered Commons 206 on explained that as prepabeseent after-.: girls> some ancient Amazon ^ ^ p ^ p i s t i t e m s they saw on females would cauterize their .six monoprints by right breast, enabling them to ^ Jl^^giSae Fellows. At first , shoot arrows t^ith ease. images' on • the' Six However, these sifcgle-Weasted | appear to be a mix of Amazon Women Were not green, gray, red, viewed as diseased or deformed and yellow into and paints. Th^ human beings. ^ Professor included arrows 'cm Fellows was inspired to use j ^tfft of the six monoprints. The these Amazoii women m .her art jitadents' interpretations of the Wojrk with her beSfef > titat these Ipifnoprints ranged widely. The ancient Amazon women would Students said that the prints were serve as positive images for sin• pictures of cells, copies of pre- • | gle-breasted women. TheMoiS" historic cave drawings, land- prints were created by Smearing ||cape images, and even images on plexiglass, j hell. Fortunately^ Professor paper on the" ^ ue;^ltows was presg^to give glass to create th&'l of her prints i il^^jp&t images* During her jjfc presentation, Professor Fellows ^^feriences^rfffl' Sfeast cancer, said tMt American culture of women* ^ ^^^reseciatioii • was' entitled'.; uphold and the Breast", 7 Iflfe the B attel Doll, Women j ^^jdipus. presentation waf-ll ^^^i^&iselves in how i he^ ^ M; l«..week in observance o r ^ ft^^^^^bodies'wfe^ they are 'Cancer ' ' Awareness . ^ SS^^it^te.sudb models of - ^"f^fecti^^^te said t h^'i&e; m^^L^^^ - */ • images from & Professor Fellows reyeaj|||,: their bodies. Some woli|% who J that the series of six monoprints are diagnosed with breast ^entitled -'Amazon^ rejpeseiittfe may feel as if they cannot "find"^ J-images. of ancient * Amazm. BREAST pg. 3 4 ; Brandon Cesmat, Area Coordinator for the San Diego Chapter of California Poets in the Schools and CSUSM Literature and Writing professor, caught the spirit of diversity when he prefaced his poem "Dreaming American." Cesmat thanked the audience and stated (referring to the Tukwut controversy) "it's good to see that words matter— that names of mascots matter." The audience responded with applause. a Corporations, Cancer, Carcinogens99 ; ....6 "The Nature and the Violence of Black Men." MIKE SPANGLER / The Pride Williams noted, "According to the CSU system we are "Beauty and the Breast" allowed to build one space for every two students. Our FTE with Professor Sue Fellows (Full-time Enrollment) went up Victoria B. Segall about 400 students, so we can PRIDE STAFF WRITER Opinion........... Free Market OAF V ol. v n N o. 9 / Monday, October 25, 1999 PRIDE STAFF WRITER On Monday night, October p mtmp^ «l a ^iis#ctomy quilt "Ikkbi.. having and Visual and Performing • a i ^stecto^ c mProfessor, Deborah Small, held $ • cer survivorsmultimedia presentation: oft create," says Professor Small, Breast Cancer Awareness enti- Most of these artists are breast tled, Corporations, Caneety / cancer survivors who discover Carcinogens." In the midst of expresstheir her presentation, Professor as a source of healing* Small asked the group, ^ ^ ; -ft^essor {Small • describes-, the show of hands, how' m g^S^f .means, of fexpres? ^ livm had family members • w h ^ ^ P ^ ^ l ^ ^ b y the dis- HJVarious themes run through atten- I the aitwork in the online dant! mote than half raised U ^PLWhft^^^ of tM:pieces .piefiV These flgures ^ of cfa^lg-; ^ ^ i f f j i t , ^ surprising since urement from a mastectomy, show t ha£thi$year t '^We' other p i^es reflect I ^KK) people ^ w^nen who areJxying to live in nosed with breast and not dwell on the | women, will M;. i^gative aspectsaf their cancers. frorobreast cancer (American- . iRhe eiWbjjt- also toctadc^ the I - j^rfenal^ stories of the ^^Wh^o j m hear statistic^ y ^K Professor S m a l i y ^ ^ ^ ^ p ^ e.tte^aces. ^Tliese a rti^^ lidfeoplc p ^k'm, campus last S gives you faces, week observance of Breast Cancer presentation included - the-• ^ew^ ing of online art exMblti)G®s;i^ oue • sculpture Axt Rage Us: The Art a ^ A ^ l ^utitled, "Nike pf M ast^tom^ Outrage of Breast CancefcS--;j|ii' ; -Minto,; g'.i " oiifi^^hibit include? p hbfe 4 u : : 1: �psycl —T~ yf r on t heiivt^^ want, then breathe in t hejas and you'll wake up with When it eame t miQfpr the f f l ^ B y In ti^^p^wif y o u ^ ^ ^ e more mountainous terrain Boob Fairy to j Jfegjojujj^fes, I ( i ^ ^ ^ B b t i v ^ ^ ^ M i f f your ^ b e l ^ ^ ^ u r neck. 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It's one dimension they might talk to your boobs email them to of good looks. We don't think instead of your face. If this is psychefairy @ hotmail.com k Dear Psyche Faky, X \ -A ^^ Dfo cfe lot ,_ • jf n l r j ^ . Hu&ftos N N Don Giovanni Docks Catherine Armas-Matsumoto U l l e t c f e c s l w e f s t < Je 9ZflC9t CalpJo: d 28 6:00 $ JSOpw -ocftifate D6p<fe 0 H 4 H 3 (ODivmity M l CSOSM) Om: Vecovs pzucpt, ptmbv p>m rouertos y $pr$Dde In PRIDE STAFF WRITER "I was hoping my first time would be with my husband, but I guess there are times when a woman must take matters into her own hands. I put down the telephone, walked into my bedroom, and dressedfor the opera." From the Diary of Catherine Armas-Matsumoto Vw ciopes lo$ dd d® lot. it^di- Hastes I would be naive to compare my first opera experience with performances in the great opera centers, but for this novice, it was a perfect introduction to opera. The Western Opera Theatre, San Francisco Opera's touring company, comprised of young artists, performed Mozart's lighthearted masterpiece Don Giovanni, on Friday, October 15, as a part of the 1999 -2000 season at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. m m w ta r ev d English subtitles flashed on a screen above the stage, translating the Italian lyrics. The twenty-seven-piece orchestra played vivaciously, and the cast skillfully displayed their talents. The costumes and stage design were modest in compari d h f por ison to operas I have seen on PBS, but they were no less effective, given the nature of a traveling production that moves from one city to the next. The lighting and special effects added to the haunting scenes with Don Giovanni in the cemetery—especially as he falls into thefiresof hell. From the dark grandeur of the Commandant's scene to the daintiness of e D h l lste h Zerlina' arias, the performance exhilarated my soul and unlocked the desire to experience more "high culture." Originally performed at the National Theatre, Prague, on October 29,1787, the opera revolves around the womanizing O 0 e t o i > d® L e v g a s s . Don Giovanni (Phillip Horst), who attempts to seduce Donna Anna (Twyla J. Robinson). Her father, the Commandant (James Creswell), comes to her aid only to be slain by Giovanni. Donna Anna and her fiancee, Don Ottavio (John Tessier), vow revenge on Giovanni, her father's killer. At the same time, Giovanni attempts to hide from a former con-* Otf-%21, o mmd$h m TO® quest, Donna Elvira (Kelly Kaduce). He moves on to his next potential seduction, Zerlina (Carolyne Eberhardt), who is engaged to Masetto (Eric Jordon). In all this mayhem there is the servant Leporello (Vladimir Shvets), my personal liz$tr$hk@9e>lcoTn favorite. The trusted servant tries unsuccessfully to keep Giovanni from his ill-fated demise. The opera transforms music,s ^je $ * comedy, action, romance, and Mozart's wit into a delightful production to please the senses. My kudos to the cast and personal thanks to all involved in making this a memorable and noteworthy "first time." For the rest of you who may be ready to take cultural matters into your own hands, Fred Traceyfromthe California Center for the Arts, Escondido, encourages students to take advantage of the excellent opportunity to experience live perDia de los Muertos formances at substantial savings. Up to two tickets may be purchased with one valid student I.D. for $10 after 12 noon on will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 2 from the day of the performance. Mr. Tracey noted, "We had many young people at Don Giovanni, and that is our goal." 9:00am-3:00 pm at Palm Court If you missed the Center for the Arts production, you may be interested to know that April 1 - 12, the San Diego in its 3 5 year, will also be presenting Don Giovanni at the Civic Theatre in San Diego. Students can receive a (between UH and ACD) 0$8raUscount on tickets purchased at the box office one hour prior to the performance. Regular ticket prices range from $31 - $98. Subscription tickets are also available for Tuesday night performances at a 20% discount. th SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address^ t ele^one number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. 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The new black containers will hold the following: Newspaper Mixed office paper Magazines, junk mail and slick brochures Chip board and file folders Bound books, except hard covers Telephone books Greenbar paper Ream wrappers Envelopes, including those with styrene windows Pizza boxes (all food removed) Cereal and cracker boxes Paper not acceptable for recycling: Restroom paper Kitchen paper (napkins, paper plates, food containers) Hardbound books Please remove as much metal and hard plastic as possible, including spiral bindings and clips. Staples are acceptable but should be minimized. We discourage Post-It Notes and Astro Brites, though they won't "pollute the load" as they did in the past. Other categories are as follows: Glass— except window glass and very dark wine bottles Plastic bottles—all are accepted except dark blue Aluminum remains the same. "With your support and cooperation, we expect our recycling program to grow and make a difference in our environment while saving our precious natural resources for the future." " Don't let anyone pressure you resumed her kayaking. "We don't into making wrong decisions after die, we don't lose our vitality, we d on't lose our sex life..." says their bodies. The images of them- you get th6 diagnosis." Fellows. "All we do is lose a selves may be destroyed after the diagnosis. However, Professor Professor Fellows shared the breast." Professor Fellows wanted Fellows says, "You need to experience of her single mastecto- to rid the misconceptions and negembrace yourself, your body. Pull my. It had been a difficult experi- ative, ugly views that may surit all in, get rid of the boundary and ence for some of her family mem- round breast cancer. She says her get rid of the image that you're bers, not to mention herself, when Amazon prints serve as active, deformed." she was first diagnosed She had positive, and beautiful images for discovered a big lump in her right single-breasted women and breast In regard to choosing to have a breast that was confined to that cancer survivors. mastectomy, Professor Fellows area. The lump was removed at the advises that people should gather Naval Hospital in Balboa, where Professor Sue Fellows' Amazon as much information as possible she says she received great care. monoprints may be purchased at a before making their decision. For She also had support from family price of $50.00 a print-with all example, people should consult members and support from a net- proceeds going to the Women's experts on opposite sides of the work of breast cancer survivors. Studies Student Association. The cancer spectrum, from conservar Professor Fellows even revealed prints are on display in the Pride tive surgeons to people in alterna- that three weeks after her mastec- Office "Gallery" in Commons 201. tive medicine. Fellows says, tomy, with no trace of cancer, she BREAST Cont. From Pg. 1 CANCER Cont. From Pg. 1 breast cancer survivor. Minto reveals how the Greek statue Nike, a symbol for victory, inspired her to create her sculpture: "My challenge now is to live day by day with the same trust I have when my art is unfolding." Minto continues, "Ray Bradbury said, 'You have to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.' For me, completing the Nike was like graduating to a new stage of life, being transformed from an earth-bound being to a woman who can fly." In addition to showing online exhibitions, Professor Small's discussion dealt with chemical companies that produce carcinogens (non-inherited environmental fac- tors that can cause cancers). "Cancer is not only an epidemic, but also a booming business," says Professor Small. She pointed out that some companies may be both the cause and the cure for some cancers. Particular companies may release toxic chemicals in the environment. For example there are companies, like one named Zeneca, that create tamoxifen, a drug that can be used to treat some breast cancers. At the same time, Zeneca has also been known to produce "carcinogenic herbicides" and pesticides. Professor Small also discussed "super-fund sites," Which are extremely toxic chemical sites found in the United States and other countries. "There are things we can do to clean up our environment," comments Professor Small. She felt that the public should at least be aware and informed in hopes that individuals may reduce their exposure to the toxicity in their environment. 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I don't know what part of campus Joni attends, but I have seen none of this. This is my second semester at this school and never once have I received any backlash for the rainbow necklace I wear, the pride stickers on my car, or my openness about my sexuality. Most all my classmates know I am gay, including all the students in my GEL class, who, when I came out during a class discussion about diversity, didn't bat an eye. Almost every student in my GEL class is just out of high school, and everyone knows high schoolers' reputation for acceptance of diversity. I have held two different jobs on campus and have been openly out at both of them. I never felt any opposition in either setting. I also have four openly gay friends on campus and none of them have ever told me about any discrimination they have felt. One of them is a member of a fraternity and even he proudly displays pride stickers on his car without any problems. I'll admit that I was not at National Coming Out Day; however, it was not because I was afraid. It was because I came out a LONG time ago, and I urge others t o do the same, Scott Jeffries - ®f)e foe 'FREE' SPEECH IN THE 'FREE' MARKET By David Gottwald Amidst all the normal confusion and stress that comes with the beginning of each new semester, something decidedly abnormal struck me this Fall. While wandering the Commons searching for old friends and new classes, I was constantly bombarded with an array of products not unlike the local Escondido Swap Meet. In the course of one fifteenminute interval, I was asked to try Sparkletts water, get a spine adjustment evaluation, lay down (in what looked like a vinyl iron maiden) for a massage, and was persistently hounded by at least four different major credit card companies. Now I 'm sick enough at the thought of CSUSM turning into a deplorable University of North County Fair, but it was these credit card fellows that really got my goat. Unlike the other vendors taking up campus space, they have a great little scam going. Don't want a credit card? Sign up a friend (or complete stranger walking by - 1 was asked twice) and get a free T-shirt. Considering student loans and personal parental debt, I really don't need another bill each month. No problem, they told me. It's a really small amount. No annual fee. Etc. etc. The pluses began to weigh in on my judgment at this point, so it was time for some serious analysis. DEAR EDITORS: I am fairly confident that very few college students have need for a credit card. Every month I manage to buy food, gas, books, and little things like toothpaste with the money After having read the article by Samantha Beltram regarding the POW WOW, I I earn at work. And if for some odd reason I want something outrageous that the TV told was very disappointed to hear that the American Indian students (AISES) are not me to buy, (are you ready for this -it's very shocking) I SAVE. Essentially, I felt that if I involved in the planning of this important event on our campus. I was under the get comfortable with credit card debt in college, it is reasonable to assume that I will conimpression that the students were a big part of the POW WOW. After all, we are hon- tinue to be comfortable with it into adulthood, and before I know it I am on my way to a oring their culture, right! So why aren't the students a part of it? When I saw the T- 30 year career as a professional debtor. shirts for the POW WOW, and next to the logo they had (AISES) on them, I thought to myself, "wow, they really have it going on, not only do they help out in the planNow, given my position, it's understandable why these credit card guys got on my ning but they have made these T-shirts to sell." nerves. But the point of this rant is not just to save you money - I wondered with what ease these slimeballs weaseled onto my Campus. So just a few weeks ago I went in to see If (AISES) had nothing to do with the planning, why would the planning commit- if I could have a spot like the credit card guys do. I offered to bring my own table, not tee even demand them to be a part of the honoring dance? From my understanding, make a mess, and not sell illegal drugs, alcohol or rebellious ideas to minors. Little did I and from the way it was stated by Samantha, the club can only voice their opinion know that this process, for me the average student, is a bureaucratic nightmare. Forms regarding the organizing, but the actual planning and organizing of the POW WOW with more small print that a cereal box side panel were pushed at me. You would think I had been done by faculty and staff only. Do not get me wrong. It is good that the fac- was applying for one of those damn credit cards! Even more interesting was when I ulty and staff do this. However, the American Indian students should play a key role requested to post a simple flyer that was not for a school event. I was told there were only in planning and organizing the event. I thank Samantha for having written this article three places on the entire campus where I could put them and they would not be removed. to make the students aware of the reality of how this event is being put on. I was Meanwhile, VISA Mastercard & Discover have six tables between them spread all over, happy to hear that Bonnie Biggs, Chairperson of the POW WOW committee, has shouting at me to join the'masses in debtor's prison. promised to give classes to AISES members about the logistics of organizing a POW WOW. My hope, as well as Samantha's, is that the students will see a commitment in It's about time the University encouraged school activity by ordinary, non-club-affilithe form of a set date on this promise, and that AISES doesn't let it pass by. ated students who don't happen to be selling something. I for one went to college to live out the cliche of 'finding myself,' and I know for damn sure there is much more to life And now I would like to offer to my Brothers and Sisters, to the American Indian than sitting on a lazy-boy watching the tube, buying & selling precious years away. It Community, "Hasta La Victoria Siempre," "Until Victory for ever." Let's work should be the University's responsibility as an institution of learning to demonstrate to together because our struggles are the same, we must unite and work together. students that they are people & citizens, not simply mindless consumers that lack reason for living. It's only a matter of time before CSUSM goes the way of many other major Leticia Luna schools, and the entire carfipus becomes a billboard for Toyota, Nike & VISA. MEChA Chair OAF Ordinary Americans against Fanaticism By Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER I've noticed that a "new" club has been circulating literature around campus recently. The Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, that campus group you thought disappeared long ago, has resurfaced once again. YAF says it "supports choices," many of which seem to profoundly affect my freedom. So, in response, I 've decided to form my own club, Ordinary Americans against Fanaticism, or OAF. Some of the items on the YAF fliers circulating around campus caught my eye, and, as president, founder, and sole member of OAF, I want to respond to them here. YAF says it supports the choice to own any gun. OAF is against being shot. OAF feels that being shot goes against, not for, freedom. OAF says, guns d on't kill people, people with unlimited access to guns kill people: OAF says, if YAF members can own any gun they want, let's lock up the ammunition. YAF says it supports the choice to deport illegal aliens. OAF wants to know who's going to bus YAF's table and clean YAF's toilet when the illegals are gone? OAF sure isn't going to. Is YAF saying that members have never picked up a couple of guys from the local alien hangout to clean up the yard for five bucks an hour? OAF doesn't approve of this situation, but acknowledges .that it exists, and that we all play a part school wearing a tasteful Anne Klein skirt with a pair of BVD's on your head, regardless of your gender! OAF says, stay out of my bedroom and my closet, FIT stay out of yours. YAF supports the choice to abolish affirmative action. While OAF isn't sure that affirmative action was the best system, there did seem to be something wrong with the previous system, in which white males got every"I've decided to form thing and everyone else fought my own club, Ordinary over the crumbs. YAF's vehement objection to affirmative Americans against akes OAF think Fanaticism, or OAF." actionismcomprised mostlythatf YAF o in it. OAF suspects that YAF's white males who are a little bitopposition to illegal aliens is just ter about the way things are turnpolitical posturing which has lit- ing out. tle relation to YAF member's real lives. YAF supports the choice to "eradicate Communism on the YAF supports the choice to campus." Does this include "prosecute transvestites and bombing images of Che Guevara other sexual deviants." OAF with paint in a way that permadoesn't want to rewrite the penal nently defaces Science H all?.' code to legislate YAF's insecuri- Because OAF liked Science Hall ties out of your bedroom. In fact, the way it was before the OAF doesn't care if you come to Contras came to fix it. YAF supports "the choice to teach American culture (God, liberty, and laissez-faire)." Is YAF's hatred of homosexuals considered American culture? If YAF loves liberty so much, why can't OAF encourage communism on campus if OAF wants to? If YAF is such a big fan of laissez-faire, why does it promote government interference into OAF's bedroom? DEAR EDITORS: I j ust wanted to extend my total support f or the "Comedy Jam" last Tuesday. It was great to have some entertainment break up the monotony of school. I know there was some dissention circulating during and after the presentation, but everyone that I have spoken to is of the same opinion as me...it was fabulous. We all hope it becomes a regular occurrence here on campus, and fuels the fire for more entertainment. Nothing is needed more than a good laugh come midsemester! Student gov't and the activity planners on campus deserve a big pat on the back. I can't wait for the next comedic interlude. These are just a few of the questions I asked myself when I read the YAF flyer. These appar- Thanks f or listening! ent contradictions are what make YAF such an intriguing club to Crista Dibernardo me. After reading the flyer, do you want to be a member? If not, this is an invitation to join OAF, the club that really allows you to think for yourself. If you don't want to be a transvestite, OAF won't encourage you to be one. WRITE A If you don't want to be a communist, OAF fully supports your LETTER TO THE decision to own private property. EDITORS OF THE And if you don't want to join PRIDE. YAF, OAF understands why. OFFENDED? AGGRIEVED? pride@csusm.edu �Monday, October 25, 1999 5 Joni Miller Y W f T f ^ S Arrive s *f C S U ^ M PRIDE STAFF WRITER Lured in by promises of free donuts and a T-shirt, dozens of unsuspecting victims lined up to donate a bag of the red stuff October 19 and 20. The vampires, cleverly disguised as RNs, happily sucked up several pints of the much needed life nectar in San Diego County's own Blood Bank "Bloodmobile". The Bloodmobile, (a virtual bat cave) is a fully equipped portable unit designed to accommodate those of us who find traveling to any one of the Bank's six county locations difficult. Visiting the campus several times a year, and easily located right outside the Dome, it enables students, faculty, and staff to contribute a much-need- ed gift to the community. pretty painless. I was whisked into a little room where I was After talking with the staff asked every personal question and witnessing business student possible, three different ways. and TKE member Doug Verner Was this a test? donating blood, I felt compelled to contribute to the cause. After Barbara, a very sweet vampire all, feed a hungry vampire and who did not want to give me her lose a pound, what a deal! last name (as she is not the Head Vampire), said all the answers Most of the experience was were kept in confidence, but were necessary to determine any risk to the donor or the recipient of the blood. I must have passed because I was led over to the "dentist" chair. You know the kind. It makes you feel really comfortable, but nobody puts you in a chair that nice unless it is really gong to hurt! PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride Joni Miller I had to hang around for a lit-tie while to make sure I wasn't dizzy or going to "ralph" on the floor of the cave, A charming guy vampire gave me a T-shirt and some juice. I turned down the donut; it didn't seem right to lose a pound and then just eat my Now comes the f un part. A way back up there. guy vampire walks up and starts thumping my arm. I figure he is Donating blood can be a pretchecking for the tender, juicy ty cool thing to do. Besides the parts I 'm thinking he is a little freebies, one has the opportunity confused because in the movies to help out another human being. they always go for the neck, but And these days, random acts of he is sure he wants my arm. kindness seem so few and far After rubbing some brown, thin, between. The best part was that smelly stuff on the inside of my the vampires were really elbow, he pokes me with this nice...do you suppose they were needle. No teeth involved what- just fattening us up for soever! I barely felt the stick; I Halloween? EARN $26,500 FOR COLLEGE IN JUST 2 YEARS. ! 21ST T IIE C HIEF PRIDE STAFF WRITER Have you noticed the officers in blue on campus? You may see them walking through the Dome and perhaps on a bicycle if our new Chief of Police Thomas Schultheis has his way. But you WILL SEE them. After taking over the helm here as CSU San Marcos, Chief Schultheis implemented a 24-hour, round-theclock communication center for our campus protection. "We are always o pen," says the Chief. Coming on board in an interim role November 1 of last year, the 22-year veteran, Captain Schultheis, was on loan from SDSU. He was officially appointed on January 1, 1999, as Chief of Police at CSU San Marcos. A new addition to the Police Department also included Lt. Glen from the CSU Long Beach campus. Lt. Glen has extensive experience in disaster preparedness areas and training with critical response units.. The Chief hopes to increase our partnership with the community and other nearby law enforcement agencies. Higher visibility is an important goal of the department. Although their office is physically located off Barham, at 441 La Moree, in the University Services Building, the department has plans to open a "storefront" desk operation on campus to furnish crime prevention material, obtain a photo ID and allow easy access for students. just noticed the warm feeling of blood running through the tube draped over my arm. As it made its way down to the attached plastic bag, I was told to squeeze my arm every now and then to ensure safe passage to the bag. In no time at all the needle was removed and I was on my way to a table of goodies! The actual donating part only took about five minutes. Chief of Police Thomas Schultheis PAUL B LANCHARD/ The Pride Safety of the students is a primary concern for the department. With well-lighted parking lots, and low shrubs, Schultheis feels that the campus gives a strong sense of safety. The department also offers a free escort service in the evenings for anyone who requests it. In the event of an emergency, students can call the emergency line at 750-3111 or pick up any "blue code" phone in the parking lots for a direct line to the police. Chief Schultheis would like to encourage students to bring concerns, complaints, compliments, and suggestions to the department. He says, "We need the feedback to better serve our community." You can reach the police Q ualify f or t he Army's 2-year enlistment option and you can earn u p to $ 26,500 t hrough t he Army College Fund and Montgomery GI Bill. N ot bad f or two years' work. Of course two years is just enough time to see if Arniy life is right for you. Its also just enough time to make sure you're mentally prepared for college* so by the time you get there you'll be a little wiser and a little richer. For specific information about the Army's 2-year option, contact your local Army Recruiter or call 1-800-USA-ARMY. (760)747-6510 ARMY ALL YOU CAN BE? www.goarmy.com �PARKING Cont. From Pg. 1 increase our number of spaces by 200 " Williams added that Parking Services has applied for an exemption from the CSU regulations so that they can be authorized to build 600 new parking spaces. He also stipulates that money generated through tickets must be split with San Diego County, and that the Parking Services half "goes to alternative means of transportation," like the campus shuttle and the "Bike to Work Day" promotion. Williams added that they spent over $80,000 during the summer for improvements to existing lots, including new signs and new electronic Daily Ticketers. The installation of the new electron ic Daily Ticketers also prompted the removal, on October .10, of the coin-operated visitor parking meters. The new machines can sell permits that are vali4 for half-hour increments as well as for all day and eliminate the need for the aging coin-only meters. The twenty spaces were equally divided between student and faculty-only use because students aren't the only drivers with a need for more available parking spaces. Williams says that applications for Spring 2000 permits will be mailed in November and that the fee is still $62. "We would rather have you buy a permit, then we can put those funds back into new lots. If we give tickets we only get half of the money and we have to use that money for alternative transportation." DEAR EDITORS: This letter concerns the mid-semester change of policy that revokes facultyparking permits for Graduate Assistants. Our position, as General Education Writing Instructors, is not that of the perceived teaching assistant. We are instructors of record, responsible for lectures, assignments, conferences, office hours, and final grade submissions. We perform the same duties as adjunct faculty. In fact, as General Education Writing Instructors, due to the intense reading and writing curriculum design of the course, our workload is extensive. Each of us strives to provide the type of instruction that will ensure each student develops the strong critical thinking and written communication skills necessary for success throughout his or her academic career. To facilitate our classes, we, like other instructors, need to carry extra books, handouts, and other teaching materials imperative for providing the conscientious instruction for which we strive. An inability to park in the faculty lot will hinder our curriculum development, as we will be forced to reevaluate the way we support our students' needs. In view of the level of service we provide to the University, we respectfully request to retain our faculty permits. The GEW faculty A COPY OF LETTER ADDRESSING PARKING GRIEVANCES: Dear Dr. Zomalt, Ms. Leiter & Ms. Knoblock: I wish to express my feelings in regard to the plight of twenty-four CSUSM instructors* including seven GEW instructors of which I am, one, and the mid-semester revocation of faculty/staff parking privileges because we are also graduate students. New Faucet Change Complies with ADA Standards Mike Spangler PRIDE STAFF WRITER It is nice to give recognition to someone on campus, especially for a j ob well-done. Whether they realize it or not, Facilities' Maintenance Mechanic Phyllis Ferguson has students' and the university's best interests at heart, and she takes pride in her work. "It really bothers me when we see things that don't work and we walk right by," says Ferguson. In recent weeks, Phyllis, who will have worked at CSUSM for four years come November, changed 36 faucets in Academic Hall. She wasn't supposed to. She was supposed to just repair the existing faucets and only replace any needed parts. Apparently the mixing chamber of the push-down type faucets were malfunctioning, causing some students to be scalded by unexpectedly hot water. Not long after beginning the string of repairs, Phyllis realized there was a better way. And a lessexpensive way. Phyllis recognized that the cost in man-hours to dismantle, diagnose, replace malfunctioning parts (yet another expense), and reassemble the existing units was just too much. And especially for faucets that hadn't undergone any routine maintenance for seven years. She learned that the cost to replace the entire unit with an identical model ($189 each) was also too much. Then she realized that the push-down faucets did not comply with standards defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). So she proposed to her supervisor, Chuck Walden, the Assistant Director of Facilities, that the faucets be replaced with less expensive ($52.64 each) and ADA approved fixtures like the Simmons Finished Brass Specialty Faucet. Not long after she drafted a formal proposal and performed a three-faucet sample her idea was approved and all of Academic Hall was fitted with new faucets. If the faucets hadn't undergone routine maintenance for seven years and Phyllis has been on campus for four years, then why hadn't she worked on the faucets earlier? Because Phyllis only just earned the title of Maintenance Mechanic after earning Journey-level status in three trades. Previously Phyllis specialized only in carpentry and painting. Plumbing is the most recent skill she ha$ acquired. What other changes are next on her list? "The water fountains. I would like to see the water fountains maintained a little better," humbly adding "good teamwork is what gets things done. Don Soriano and Floyd Dudley are very instrumental in accepting my ideas and getting them implemented." When asked why she would do so much for such little recognition Phyllis replied with visible sincerity "I care about my students and I like what I do. I 'll always go the extra mile because I like my job." I regard my faculty/staff parking status as more than a privilege. It is a necessity. I teach two GEW 101 classes with a combined total of 41 students. I carry a briefcase. I carry a full semester's lesson plans in a 4-inch binder. I carry three textbooks at all times, which do not include videos, other texts or handouts I may require for any class session. In addition, I carry two file boxes, one for each class. These contain my students' essays, quizzes and exercises. Each student i s required to write nine essays throughout the semester with a revision required for each essay. This translates into approximately 738 essays for me to carry and does not include additional revisions students will present for my comments throughout the semester. For example, last week, I collected 80 essays from my students. All essays had to be carried to my car and, once graded, they had to be carried to my classroom from the car. The paraphernalia I require, and acquire, due to my teaching responsibilities at CSUSM is bulkier and heavier than any backpack I ever carried as a student. Further, my teaching paraphernalia is unmanageable in terms of carting it from the bottom of the student parking lot to my faculty office in Craven Hall 3106. Furthermore, the CSUSM Fall Schedule of classes identifies the individual teaching my sections (and all other sections) of GEW courses as "staff." Therefore, I would argue that the university acknowledges my position as a member of its staff, which does in fact entitle me, and all other "staff'/graduate students, to staff parking. If that is not the case, then I must consider the possibility that CSUSM administration applies the term "staff" in conjunction with the courses I teach improperly. The use of this term in the schedule to describe my position in th& GEW classroom implies something to prospective students of CSUSM. It implies something you indicate by your "policy" decision is not the case. The term implies that qualified "staff" rather than lowly graduate students give instruction at CSUSM. I possess a faculty ID card. I enjoy faculty privileges in the library, media center, and copy center. I have a faculty e-mail address. I have building and office keys, a faculty phone number and an office. I hold office hours twice weekly. I have access to those services on campus that assist me, and all faculty, in offering students at CSUSM the best, and most effective, education we can provide. I receive a paycheck from the state of California for teaching at CSUSM. And, until this week, I possessed faculty-parking privileges. How is it that parking services and the business division at CSUSM can determine that I am not what I know myself to be, and what this institution has identified me as being—a member of the faculty? I appreciate that faculty parking can be a challenge, but I believe there is reason for discussion and consideration of other options before this decision is implemented. In reasonable and practical terms, revocation of my faculty/staff access to the campus is not logical and penalizes me, and the twenty-three other instructors in my position, as faculty/staff and as student. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet and discuss this with you, and to demonstrate to you the physical realities of what your decision requires of me. PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride Sincerely, Ricki Muller �Laura Hopkins PRIDE STAFF W RITER State health officials offer these safeguards to avoid Plague: 1) Avoid contact with wild rodents. 2) Do not feed rodents in picnic or campground areas. 3) Never handle sick or dead rodents. 4) Avoid walking, hiking or camping near rodent burrows. 5) Wear long pants tucked into boot tops to reduce exposure to fleas. Spray insect repellent on socks and trousers cuff. 6) People living in areas where plague is known to occur should keep wild rodents out of homes, trailers and outbuildings. Health officials also cite the early symptoms of Plague as high fever, chills, nausea, weakness and swollen glands in the neck, arm pit or groin, and advise that people who develop these symptoms seek immediate medical attention. "It was such a frightful thing that when it got into a house . . . no one remained." "It" was the Plague, and in the fourteenth century, Marchione di Coppo Stefani published The Florentine Chronicle, a text that gives us a vivid account of the Plague and its destruction. Its devastation was felt throughout Europe, where it is estimated that onethird of Europe's population succumbed to this epidemic. "Many died unseen. So they remained in their beds until they stank." Today, the Plague still exists, but without the devastating loss of life. According to California StateOffice of Public Affairs, 37 cases of the plague have been confirmed in California, including one in 1998. With prompt diagnosis and proper treatment, the disease is curable in its early stages, but may be fatal if left untreated. There have been no cases of the Plague reported in San Diego County. The fourteenth-century Plague and the twentieth-century Plague* are the same one. H ie disease is caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis, and is transmitted from rodent to rodent, by fleas. When an infected animal becomes sick and dies, the fleas look for a new host. Animals and people can become host to these infected fleas and contract the disease. The difference between the Plague of medieval Europe and the present Plague exists in the treatment and understanding of the disease process. In fourteenth century Europe, the concept of antibiotics lay undiscovered, and disease transmission was not understood. The Europeans did, however, realize that quarantine seemed to reduce the spread of disease. Unfortunately, without the antibiotics necessary to destroy the bacteria, Y. pestis, had free reign over its hosts. Giovanni Boccacio (The Decameron) described the symptoms of a fourteenth-century victim of the Plague beginning with "the appearance of certain The P Ugue swellings in the groin or the armpit" referred to as "gavocciloi." The disease progressed with the spread of these "gavocciloi" and then, "the symptoms of the disease changed, and many people began to find dark blotches and bruises on their arms, thighs, and other parts of the body," until death occurred. And according to Boccacio, "few of those who caught it ever recovered, and in most cases death occurred within three days from the appearance of the symptoms." The typical disease progression today would sound like the case taken from California's Monthly Morbidity Report (11/95): May 1995, Kern County. A 57-year-old white female was admitted to the hospital with the history of four days of fever, headache, pain and swelling of the right ankle and inguinal area (groin or lower abdomen), vomiting, and loose stools. The inguinal swelling was confirmed to be a bubo (inflamed or swollen lymph node) infected with y. pestis, and the woman was treated with the proper antibiotics. 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This workshop will teach you the basics of resolving conflicts more effectively so that both sides feel heard and more compromise is possible. Presenter: Dr. Fritz Kreisler, Counseling and Psychological Services WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27,1999 might post-draft outlines strengthen your writing? This* workshop teaches you how to fully engage the revision process. Presenter: Barbara Schiffler, GEW Instructor Roger Hedgecock Radio Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Program Dead) Workshop 3 :00pm-6:00pm Dome (live broadcast) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28,1999 "Revising Your Writing" "Real World 101: Using Your 3:00pm - 4:00pm Degree in the World of Work" A CD410 10:00am-11:00am FCB 106 Description: What will you do with your degree after you gradDescription: Seeing Eye-to- uate? The value of your educaEye: A Workshop on Resolving tion and how to use it in the job search process, will be disConflicts You know that frustrating feel- cussed. You'll also learn about "Conflict Management" 10:00am -11:00am ACD 414 "Choices," an interactive computerized career planner, and consider various occupations. Presenter: Diana Sanchez, Career Counselor, Career and Assessment Center Description: You are well aware that CSUSM is a writing campus. With all of your writing projects, you may feel so pressed for time that you skip from writing your papers to editing them for surface errors. What about revision? How Decorate calaveras and make bread for Day of the Dead Limited seating (30-35 people). Sign up soon at the list in front of UH 221. Instructor: Liz Strahle 6:00pm - 7:30pm Uinversity Hall 444 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29,1999 Club Training The president, treasurer,; and advisor of all on-campus clubs must attend in order for each club to be recognized. 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Parking Services has changed their policy and will only issue two-week permits for students with minor injuries, for example. For anything more than two weeks, the student must have their doctor's approval to obtain a special or permanent permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). "We used to receive over 100 applications. But since we changed our policy, w e've only had about 8-10 requests," notes Robert Williams, Parking Services Office Manager. Both Williams and Parking Coordinator Dora Knoblock acknowledge that this response indicates that there may have been. some abuses of the system in the past. The Roger Hedgecock radio program aired live from the CSUSM Dome patio on Wednesday, October 27, from 3 to 6 pm. Approximately 50 students, faculty, and staff members gathered on the patio to listen to and to take part in the 3-hour broadcast. Roger Hedgecock, KOGO AM 600 radio show host, and former mayor of San Diego, interviewed several notable people from the San Marcos campus and community. PRIDE EDITOR Vendors for the university like copy repair services do not pay for the parking in the upper faculty/staff lot. The one exception, Aztec Shops, will retain their parking privileges in Lot E because they are the only vendors who do pay for parking permits. Of the 16 teaching associates on campus, 7 have faculty/staff permits, 6 have student permits, and 4 have none, as of Oct. 28. In response to the recent GEW faculty parking grievances, Knoblock noted, "If we extend parking privileges in Lot E towards the GEW faculty, we would have to do the same for all 16 teaching associates, and not just those seven." (Other research by Parking Services points directly to the State Controller iji the Chancellor's Office where teaching associates are not considered nor recognized as "faculty") Williams and Knoblock also spoke of the future of Parking Services in terms of more lots. Parking Services hopes to relieve some of the strain by opening a new lot behind Lot E by Fall 2000. The area behind .FCB will hopefully be leveled, quarried down by the aggregates company to the level of the current upper faculty lot. PRIDE STAFF W RITER Professor Madeleine Marshall and graduate intern Cynthia Woodward, was barraged with questions and comments throughout the last segment of the show. What started as a halfhour time slot between 5:00pm 5:30pm was extended to the show's end at 6pm as Dean of Education, Steve Lilly relinquished his scheduled interview in favor of the students. Hedgecock closed the show by taking comments from members of the audience who now hovThe show's highlight came ered around the microphones. when "Pleasantville," Hedgecock's term for the campus, was unexpectedly enlivened. The Audience commentary came film Pleasantville shows a black-and-white town of innocence transformed into full color. Jife Pleasantville ceased being so pleasant as soon as the editorial board of the student newspaper, The Pride, began their interview with Hedgecock. mostly from YAF (Young Americans for Freedom) chairman, Darren Marks, and College Republicans president, Michael Sannella. Marks called the student newspaper a "tabloid," and stated that The Pride reports campus events unfairly. He claimed that he had "a petition against the Pride" filled with 200 signatures. Naholowaa and Cahill responded by encouraging Marks to write letters to the Editors or articles for the paper. Marks refused, stating that he "wouldn't write for a tabloid" and would rather submit to a better paper like the North County Times. A member of the audience, Juniata Greenlee, took the microphone and said that YAF was encouraging students to sign a petition without properly explaining what the petition was for. She also said, "You can call the Star a tabloid, but I 've looked through the paper, and it isn't a tabloid." College Republican Michael Sannella had also wanted to know why student clubs must pay high ad rates for space in the See Hedgecock pg. 4 A crowd quickly gathered around the stage as soon as the 5:00pm newsbreak concluded and Hedgecock was back on the air. The Pride editorial team, comprised of student editors Samantha Cahill and Leiana Naholowaa, faculty advisor Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER The young woman stood pensively while two men taunted and harassed her. "Hey, blondie," one of the men said, provocatively, touching her hair. "We're going to take you home with us," the other one said, moving closer. "Get away from me," she yelled, before one of the men grabbed her from behind, and she began to defend herself. This scenario could have ended tragically in sexual assault or murder, except that the two men were CSUSM police officer Mario Sainz and SDSU Police Captain Steve Williams, and the woman was a student in the Rape Aggression Defense, or R.A.D., class. At the R.A.D. graduation on October 22, the students demonstrated their skills against their instructors in three progressively more intense scenarios designed to simulate possible real-life situations. ous situations, she said. "It's Ms. Magazine, 1 in 4 women more preventative than con- polled were sexually assaulted during four years in college. frontational." "Chances are you will be assaultThe class, which will be ed," said Lynn, who took the offered again in December, is course with her daughter. open to all women. The $20 reg- "Instead of hoping it won't hapistration fee entitles the student pen, it's better to be prepared." to repeat the class any time during her lifetime at no charge. The The graduating students cited class meets twice a week for two a number of reasons for taking weeks, for a total of twelve the course, ranging from learning self-defense to increasing selfhours. confidence to meeting new peoAcevedo, who served as the ple. Jennifer, a student at "control monitor" or referee dur- CSUSM, realized when she starting the simulations, explained ed college that she wouldn't that women can deter most always have someone to watch potential attackers by being over her. "I'm on my own a lot aware of their surroundings and more now," she said. by maintaining a defensive attitude. "Eye contact is very Although some may not feel important," Acevedo said. the need to take this class, one "Avoid vulnerable locations. student said it was a necessity for Develop a plan of action" when all women. "Women don't learn caught in a potentially compro- to defend themselves when they mising situation, she said. If it are growing up," said Deidre, becomes necessary to raise your who was taking the class for the voice, she said, "yell, don't second time. "In this class, I've scream. Screaming shows you've learned strategies for getting out lost control." of compromising positions." "Building a parking structure on campus is very, very expenAlthough the students receive sive," stated Williams. "Because we are a new university, we just instruction in self-defense, physidon't have the revenue flow in cal resistance is considered a last resort to avoiding sexual assault, reserve." Sexual assault has become a Saiaz and Acevedo, who volstressed R.A.D. instructor Barb very real threat for women on unteer their time to teach the Acevedo. The primary emphasis of the course is avoiding danger- college campuses. According to courses, congratulated the women on completing a course that "empowers women," Sainz said. He complimented the students for successfully fighting off their "attackers" during the simulation. "It took you out of a controlled environment and tested your skills," he said, and their skills were equal to the task. Watching the women demonstrate their new skills, it was clear that they had become formidable opponents for any potential attacker. One person watching the simulations commented as she watched the mother-daughter duo successfully defend themselves, "I feel sorry for the guy who breaks into their house." �OPINION 2 Monday, November 1, 1999 Parking and the CSUSM Mission Statement. I have no doubt that the group of grad students who TEACH GEW classes are in fact TEACHers. The two letters to the editors from GEW teachers provide more than sufficient evidence that they in fact teach. However, I do not agree with the logic used for stating that they should have the ability to park in the staff lot. The logic given is that they have a great deal of material to carry, and should be able to park closer to their classes* so they do not have to carry their heavy load very far. If this is the reason for having special parking privileges; permits to the upper parking lot should be given out by backpack weight, not status as a teacher or student. Furthermore, as teachers, they have access to offices, where they may leave their belongings and class materials, significantly reducing the amount that they must carry; students do not have that luxury, which suggests that students should have the upper lot, and teachers should be relegated to the furthest parking spaces. Certainly as college teachers they are smart enough to figure how to manage the loads they must carry through; multiple trips to their car, using a luggage cart like many students have already figured out to do, or using their office as storage units, and the staging grounds for preparing for class that they are intended to be. Clearly the reason for separate parking for staff and students is not due to the distance from parking lot to classroom or the weight of class materials, but to provide faculty and staff with special privilege and status not afforded to students. This is in direct violation of CSUSM's mission statement (http://www.csusm.edu DEAR EDITORS: DEAR EDITORS: /mission statement.html). The mission statement states, "CSU, San Marcos promotes a collegia! relationship between students and faculty. . The word collegial means to be "characterized by equal sharing of authority" and the separation of students and staff into the privileged and unprivileged in terms of something as simple as parking contributes to inequality and therefore an unequal relationship. Either the parking lots at CSUSM should be open to everyone regardless of their status as student, staff, faculty, visitor; or the mission statement should be revised to reflect the administration's preferential treatment of staff, rather than the students for which the campus exists to serve. d jl Gonzalez for President Alexander Gonzalez has what it takes to be President of the United States. As reported by Samantha Cahill in The Pride's October 18th issue; Gonzalez, on October 11th, indicated that it could not be determined if the vandalism of Science Hall was aimed at the poster of Che Guevara. Then when questioned further, he stated that he did not know if the paint and egg would have been on the building had the poster not been there. Gonzalez is right, there is no way for him to know if the vandalism of Science Hall was related to the poster being there, or if it simply was a coincidence that the poster was there when the vandalism took place, in the location the vandalism took place. Furthermore the fact that a poster of a man who represents an unpopular and hated ideology was vandalized at the same time as Science Hall does not necessarily .mean that the poster was the cause of the vandalism. It simply may have been in the way of the intended vandalism, and it is a coincidence that the vandalism took place on a part of the building where there was a poster hanging. Gonzalez clearly has demonstrated the ability to be technically accurate when questioned about controversial current events, just as Bill Clinton did when questioned by Kenneth Starr in regards to his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. Bill Clinton's popularity has increased since that event, and I 'm sure that Gonzalez would be at least as successful and popular given his similarities to President Clinton. Gonzalez in 2 004!! —Campaign to elect Alexander Gonzalez (name withheld at author's request) NOTHING TO SAY I would like to make a f ew I am writing this to inform the CSUSM staff/students, especially the By: Victor D Mireles comments following ^ th^ "Young Republicans," along with Roger Hedgecock that accusations Hedgecock radio show that made by the "Young Republicans" during an interview with Roger I went to the "Roger Hedgecock Show" broadcast in ghQulish aired Wednesday October 27, Hedgecock on Wednesday Oct. 27, here at CSUSM appear to be false. curiosity for the arguments that would surely come from the various 1999 from our fine campus. The "Young Republicans" accused the staff of not only printing a factions of CSUSM. As I watched the groups stand around trying to First of all, I was disappointed "Tabloid" type newspaper, but also failing to print information that con- look important, I began to listen to some of the debate. I listened to that most of the "talk" was hol- cerns the "Young Republicans." I just finished reading the October 11 what their arguments were and why they felt the need to express to low and superficial, that issue of The Pride, and came across two publications concerning the the public their problems. However one thing was evident. No one includes the voices of our ASI "Young Republicans" right on the front page (with one of my favorite had anything to say. Oh I did hear arguments about how the newspresident Wally and our college people) — a print up about Mason Weaver's attendance at CSUSM. paper is or is not fair to conservatives, but the same things were said president Dr. Gonzalez. Of The staff of the Pride completed the write up on page three, and ended over and over until I noticed that only the true believers remained. course there wasn't much to with information about the then upcoming event of Roger Hedgecock Everyone was talking but nobody was listening. I'll put it bluntly to 'bite' given the lack luster ques- with his KOGO radio news show. These two personalities were all those groups with agendas. I don't care. I don't care if The Pride tions Mr. Hedgecock elicited — expressed as true concerns to the "Young Republicans" during the hates YAF. I don't care that California was taken in war from that was until the last half-hour October 27 interview on Hedgecock's show. I understand the "Young Mexico and that eggs were tossed at pictures of Che. I don't care of airtime. Finally the good Republicans" concern for equality and fairness when it comes to their because none of your views will change how I live or make a differstuff, "The Pride Controversy." issues or events being printed in The Pride. I believe in the idea of ence in the world. People and groups that get caught up in the Is there one? Apparently the equality and fairness myself. I do not, however, believe that these two myopia of their importance always lose sight of reality. They lose College Republicans and the values were not given to the "Young Republicans." I would like to close the ability to see that it is important for people to be true to themYAF think so, something about with a positive message to the staff at the Pride—I enjoy reading your selves rather than to an idea. They lose their freedom of thought and The Pride being a "tabloid?" paper, and am thankful it is not a 'Tabloid." most importantly they miss the importance of life itself. The answer Please, give me a break. I surely Juniata Greenlee to all the problems we face is to take a look at the world at large and haven't read of any monsters ask, "Is my cause worth dying for?" If any group can say yes then with two-heads, only those with you do have something to say. two-hands (and paint) that defaced a cultural hero — you maimer, instead of his emotion- DEAR EDITORS: get my drift? What I did take ally overarching accusatorial My name is Rita Reynolds and I am a member of AISES. Dear notice of was the defensive tone n style. Kudos to Samantha & Although we have never met, I wanted to express my opinion The eReaders:f your paper, The Pride, are o immediately set forth by the Leiana for representing the about Tukwut and let you know what I am planning. I am out- your fditors students, committed to sharing ellow accusers of such unmitigated "thought-full" side of the stu- raged about what the school administration has done about the any ideas from perspectives of nonsense (YAF). I wondered, dent body. Showing that integri- name of our mascot. I have started handing out black armbands mur richly diverse the manybody. Of course o student "Why does the YAF sound so ty and dignity can be maintained with the picture of Tukwut on it, along with flyers saying the fol- ou ill read o hear about hostile? Why do they feel even when there are differences lowing: "Tukwut, our true mascot, a giftfromthe Luiseno. Where tyhat wisturb youpinions andffend you. Aideas d or even o f threatened? Could it be that of opinion and ensuing con- have you gone? For the answer, go to ASI or the administration." student press must publish such a varietyree of they are clamoring in despera- frontation. My unsolicited We also plan on holding a mourning every at Thursday at 11:45 ideas across a broad spectrum of values. The tion for Followers? Is that why advice to all students is, when in Founders' Plaza until the administration either changes the only student voices that will not be heard in they constantly interjected that making decisions, whether cast- name back to Tukwut or gives the students the right to have a fair of those, who they have "200 signatures on a ing a vote or signing a petition, election, including the name Tukwut on the ballot. Dr. Schwartz tshese ptages are the voicesostility or indifilence hemselves through h petition?" I guess I missed what using the critical thinking skills has told me that AISES has been trying to find a way to let the stu- ference. they are petitioning in all that that this school embraces will dent body know what the administration has done, in not giving us he right ranting. Perhaps the YAF carry you a lot further in life a fair choice in thefirstelection, and I would like to know if any lAs the editors reserve stpace~we nsot to sprint etters-for reasons of hall trive spokesperson should take a than basing your decisions on students would be interested in participating and/or helping. to represent as many points of view as possicourse in civil debate, that way shear emotional rhetoric. I hope to join the fight for the true name of our mascot, ble. he can present his ideas or com- Janelle Kent Tukwut. plaints in a clear and concise Rita Reynolds , LN, SC Sccount, ratherYhan the iLETTERS TDeadline For DITORS isTnO TtHE ednesday priorettersublication. sLubmitted vhe electronic mail^to The PrSV/^ w e UBMIT t OUR ndividual editors. O THE E submissions oon he W PRIDE L to p should be etters to t ia S S a t , le^e number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Author's name may be withheld upon request at the discretion of the editors Letters contain mg profanity or hate speech will not be printed anonymously but will include the authors full name. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters Editor Editor Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor Staff Columnist 39ribe http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ Samantha M Cahilf ^ ^ ^ published weekly on leiana ^ANaholov^aa Mondays during the academic year. Madeleine F. Marshall All opinions and letters in The Pride Psyche Fahy represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned edito- rials represent the majority opinion of ^ ^ e<Utorid board. letters to the editors should include ^ ad^ess,telephonenumber, e-mail and f i ^ n . Letters may be edited for ^ r s should be * ^T™ ^ * ^ electromc mail account, mther than ^ individual editors. ldentl c e d Display and c l a s s i f i c S ^ The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. ^^^^^^ ' ^California State University San Marcos SanMarcos,CA ^ " Fax: (760) 750-1030 hone:(760) 750 6111 , URL. http.//www.csusm.edu/pnde/ * �IKEe ffirtbe Monday, November 1, 1999 3 Wvnvnokx. tyifne By Trevor Knudsen PRIDE STAFF WRITER Dear Psyche Faify, . p f l lfftlti i r^W||Mstressed. o fWur duties. You sound like a / y^^Rfefnk, w ho. j ^ t y conscientious person who GAH! I want to * \ m j f f m i b afHF^^ffimotion ^es-stq^ watch out for everyone Midterms are d ^ttfg^me nuts, % >%Mj^amil^^MMpi^ you** ^ g^Ji^^things going, but you I 'm running out B f-spiking m ^ c a n ' ^ n d i yvShis might. Itnjst watch out for your own money, Christmas right be, t d get. t h e ^ w eirding too. Obviously, your around the comer,^nd my fami- attentiOT^arf p rfake them f ^iilt is not doing this for you, ly expects m e ta^drop eve^y- mink t wi|e b ^ r e mey asfeyo\i\ so it\stup to you to be responsithing and do what they waatntf<C1 l o t anothlr i avot Jjpmiriarthfetir* ble f oryour own health and life. to do for the winter. All I need 5> thM s chools not ^ Ji^ov you Remember also that this crazy now is for some punk 9 «rTust | set'"" - asi^^J^ff^the time is very temporary and in a me to lose some ^ i g h l ^ f i l ^ ferment, ^ u r f an^y s ^ulihe couple of months these stresses maybe I 'll g e t ^ bojfMerjd/^ M ^ t d h gndl^pur emotlpnal will be only memories (unless What should I do? I <p6n't ymfh you allow them to drive you to to blow up in front of b jc^one / Q&ujB give you Soifce spacfeJthd: Hotal instability.) Take care of and embarrass m ^fi%ents or x e^ect ypur U jnits*^If thfey yourself, and don't be afraid to myself but I 'm going fifaty-! | %)n*t, then yoti will have tdh express your feelings and finely point put that you kr^ £ o| | thoughts. You don't have to be Frazzled accepting any more demands m i rude in your expression; just the time and it's just too bad if earnest about how intensely you Oh Frazzled, your situation is they caji't deal with it. Do me a are feeling burdened. Go out NOT uncommon. I don't know favor and remind yourself that there and get a big hug from how this "punk guy" is related your personal limits for stress someone—affection always to you, but just tell him that a need to be respected. D on't helps. boyfriend is not going to solve think less of yourself if you your problems so you are not need to remove some of the concerned with looking for one. responsibility. Find what levels I you have a Also, "blowing up" isn't always of stress are most healthy f or- cfomments forny tquestion or. P so bad. Sometimes, people you and live by those. Fairy, please emailhehemsyche t to don't "get i t" when you say Otherwise, you will not only calmly that you Tiave a lot of breakdown, but you'll also be psychefairy@hotmail.com demands at the moment and you less capable of performing-any s BllM POM By Cynthia C. Woodward MLKOVICX PRIDE STAFF WRITER Being John Malkovich places average folk into fantastic situations. Though the film has its flaws, it also reveals the lengths we will go to experience, even for a few minutes, the fulfillment of our secret longings. Being John Malkovich addresses our uncon- scious desire to control and struc- puppets. Bumbling and nearly ture our destinies. invisible, he cannot express the passions that flood his soul. The film begins with Craig Unfortunately, Craig cannot conSchwartz (John Cusack) whose trol the events of his life, nor the pent up emotions and feelings people in it, with even a jot of the surge through his fingers to give finesse he brings to his puppetry. brief, achingly beautiful life to his Unable to make a living as a by Cindy Tagliapietra PRIDE STAFF WRITER The reason I chose to attend college at CSUSM is because. Joni Miller, Political Science, Sociology, and Women Studies major. They promote tolerance and diversity. Jessica George, Literature/Writing major Giovanni Ferrer, Literature/Writing major It's close-to friends and fam- Close to home, close to ily. It's a Small friendly cam- work, and it's a great school to get a degree in literature and pus. writing. The representation of nature Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke), the No. 1 box office in the film is also multidimengrossing Japanese film of all sional. The animal gods of the time, is now opening in the U.S. forest are threatened by the There is a popular belief held humans and have no desire to here in the U.S. that animation is live in peace. Their only wish is only entertainment for kids, but human death and destruction. Princess Mononoke, like much The film does not judge either of Japanese animation,^ demon- side as right or wrong and does strates the intellectual, emotion- not present a solution. In an al, and aesthetic power that the interview with Japan's most medium of animation can have. famous animation director, who In addition to its amazing is the creator and director of story. Princess Mononoke is one Princess Mononoke, Hayao of the most beautiful films I have Miyazaki said, "We are not tryever seen. Both the forests and ing to solve global problems. the industrial town are visually There cannot be a happy ending stunning. The animation is used to the fight between raging gods amazingly throughout the film and humans." producing everything from fast Sneak preview showings have action sequences to powerful been held at the San Diego emotional scenes. Comic Convention, UCLA, and Ashitaka, the main character the Los Angeles International of the film, steps into the middle Film Festival. The film opened of a conflict between townspeo- on Friday, October 29 in major ple and the animal gods of the U.S. cities. forest. Unlike most films dealing with the relationship between man and nature, Mononoke Hime does not oversimplify nature-destroying humans as one-dimensionally evil. On the contrary, the humans of the town are people rejected from normal society (including prostitutes and lepers) who work hard to create a better life for their community. To survive, the people destroy the forest. street puppeteer, he must find a "day job." Craig's own wife, Lotte (Cameron Diaz), views him as little more than a pet sitter, while in the meantime Maxine (Catherine Keener), his obsession-at-first-sight, turns "using" a man into a fine art. Then one day, as it must, Craig's luck begins to change. He discovers a mysterious door that leads directly to a portal into the mind and body of John Malkovich. With a little practice, Craig learns to manipulate Malkovich as he would a puppet. For the first time in his life, Craig nibbles on the edges of success, only to find that its sweetness lingers for a moment, then is gone. Though flawed with gaps, the film is both funny and grotesque, and it is filled with surprising performances, especially John Malkovich's brilliant portrayal of himself. Not quite Science Fiction nor Fantasy, the film works best when it doesn't try to explain itself. Of course the viewer must suspend reality to accept that a portal into another human being's body and mind can exist, and I had no problem with that. I did have a problem with the distracting, second-rate-science-fiction explanation for the portal given towards the end of the movie. The final quarter almost ruins the film, but not quite. I recommend Being John Malkovich, but with a wince. Rated R. Now showing at Landmark's Hillcrest Theatres. �4 Monday, November 1, 1999 Monday, November 1,1999 CSU SAN MARCOS OF EVENTS Wednesday, November 3,1999 Thursday, November 4,1999 story through a translator, video and author, Mark Andrew Stanislavski. The classes present the development of the Running an Effective Meeting Ritchie. Financial Aid Workshop for Using Transitions Description: Linking your para- Stanislavski System training Description: Meetings have sev- 7:00pm Study Abroad Students graphs together purposefully will strengthen your arguments. Guaranteed. This workshop introduces you to a range of transitional words and phrases and also discusses how transitional sentences and paragraphs may Thesday, November 2,1999 benefit your writing. Presenter: Erin Martin, GEW Dia de los Muertos Poetry Readings, calavera read- Instructor ing^, sugar skulls, papel picado 3:30pm - 4:30pm ACD 410 designs, and the presentation of Master Class, Sergei altar offerings. Tcherkasski, Modern 9 :00am-3:00pm Palm Court (between UH and Stanislavski Workshop This workshop is designed to ACD) give students experience in creating a role according to For further information contact Pam Bell. 12:00pm- 1:00pm Commons 206 Cross-Country Imani Rupert PRIDE STAFF WRITER CSUSM's runners, both the men and women's cross-country teams, are doing wonderfully this year. There are about fifty members between the cross-country teams and track combined, and their ages range from 17 to 26. The team is guided by Head coach Steve Scott, CrossCountry coach Joe Keating, and Track coach Wess Williams. Only in its first year of existence, CSUSM has the best college track and cross-country teams in San Diego County, according to Scott. At the recent Stanford Invite, the women's team finished 15 out of 31 schools, and the men finished 8 out of 25. Scott commented: "there was a lot of competition there, and it was a difficult course. There were a lot of top^ teams competing." Right now, CSUSM is ranked 13 in NAIA competition. Scott says that in the future the school Simon Frasier is "our competition" because they will compete in Regionals against CSUSM. Scott says that the men have a really good chance of making Nationals this year. The Imani Rupert CSUSM men's soccer team is finally here. Khled Al-shafie coaches the team and captains Tony Zepeda and Fernando Diaz. Al-shafie also coaches for the Vista Storm (a youth soccer league) and the San Pasqual High School team. Team member Randy Erman, is also the ASI Arts and Sciences representative, and had helped start the soccer team. When asked about the soccer team, Erman said, "They're a great group of guys. It's a lot of eral functions. They give members a chance to discuss goals and objectives and to keep updated on current events. Most of all, meetings allow groups to pull resources together for decision making. Come and learn some tips to make your next meeting successful and productive. Presenter: Gezai Berhane, Assistant Director, Student and Residential Life 10:00 am - 11:00 am Craven 4201 ACD102 Study Abroad Informational Meeting For further information contact Pam Bell. 12:00pm - 1:00pm Commons 206 Tuesday, November 9,1999 History Club and Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society) Meeting Open to all students interested in history regardless of major When Worlds Collide: A 11:45am-1:00pm Yanomamo shaman tells his ACD 111 Spirit of the Rainforest HEDGECOCK Cont. from pg. 1 Weaver, State Assembly candi- CLASSIFIEDS date, and the mayor of San Pride. When Naholowaa said Marcos, Corky Smith. He spent that the Pride needs to support additional time interviewing Employment itself in part through ads, Waleed Delawari, ASI president. Sannella responded that he was When asked why he ran for ASI Retail sales people glad the Pride was "capitalist," president, Delawari said he wanted part-time for communicatop male runners are Ross but he hoped for amended rates wanted to "increase the student wireless mpany. tions c o voice." Dammonn, Okwaro Raura, in the future. Morn/afternoon David Kloz, Marcus Chandler, Hedgecock had also inter- shifts available. In between questions from the Eric Estrada, Jason McKlevey, and Ken Nwadike. The top audience, Hedgecock asked viewed CSUSM's University Call 760-746-7000. female runners are Claris Cahill and Naholowaa about the president, Alexander Gonzalez. General Fernandez, Rene MacDonald, history and production of the Referring to the construction of new buildings on campus, Free CD of cool Frida Skarin, Lorena Reyes, Pride. Cahill said that publishing Cajnille Wilborn, and Nina the paper took place off campus. Hedgecock inquired when the indie music when you She also said that "she and university would rival San Diego register at Tornguist. Naholowaa spent each Thursd? State in numbers. Gonzalez mybytes.com, the The team is like a big family and Coach Scott believes that night prior to Monday's publica- responded, "We don't plan on ultimate website for this unity is imperative to a suc- tion up all night putting the paper being a San Diego State for your college needs. many years yet." Gonzalez also cessful team. It's not ail fun and together and editing it. said that the university has "no Personals games though. This family runs Prior to the event, College trouble attracting faculty and an extensive 40 and 50 miles a Students week, and works out six days a Republicans' president Michael staff to the campus." He feels the Have you had the week. In an actual meet, the men Sannella—as well as YAF chair- most pressing priorities for the library lose a book will run an 8K and the women man Marks— took credit for their campus right now involve housthat you have groups having brought the radio ing and transportation. will run a 5K. returned, and then As to his coaching philosophy, program to the campus. During harged you it? In an interview with Gary cIf so pleaseformail Scott said: "Hopefully in time I the live broadcast, Sannella had J e can grow to be a great coach. stated that the College Means, Dean of Continuing That's my aspiration. Caring is a Republicans "are the only group Education, Hedgecock asked for atavist@excite.com with information. large part of coaching- and I care that brings positive change to information about distance learning. Means said that 20 percent This all-nighter about each one of my athletes. campus." of students prefer schooling off- thing is r The rest I can learn." Scott's a ig Earlier in the show, site, but he did not foresee edu- conspiracy eallyake bmy parting words commended the to m athletes. He said, " I'd like to Hedgecock spoke briefly with cation becoming solely computer calculus grades have stress the effort of the athletes. Steve Scott, the track coach, Fred based, saying, "Technology is a * reason* to drop v They have to go out and perform Hanover, the golf coach, Mason expensive." and accept the results. They are The Inkjet Company what it is all about." Buy your printing supplies online 60% to 70% off June Hodges store prices. One of the secrets of a long and fruitH P * Brother * Canon * Xerox * EPSON ful life is to forgive everybody everyhttp://www.5inkjets.com thing every night before you go to bed. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 fall 1999 parking Rape Aggression Defense https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/905852c445f02df01dbc1a6144430cdf.pdf fb746949855e58b0b4cda4c77452e3cc PDF Text Text h ttp://ww2.csnsm.edu/pride/ California State University, San Marcos Club Officers and Advisors Receive Training Many of the officers and advisors of the 28 officially-recognized clubs at CSUSM met in ACD 305 on Friday, October 29, to learn how to conform to the manifold and intricate ASI [Associated Students, Inc.] rules and protocols for club behavior. Topics included security, facilities use, liability issues and financial management. Officials who addressed the group alternately praised and threatened, cajoled and teased, inspired and depressed the leaders who had given their Friday afternoon to this very important cause. The hosts distributed liberal quantities of H allowe'en candy, many handouts, and 3-inch binders containing detailed information all student leaders and club advisors require. Campus Chief of Police Tom Schultheis reflected on the definition of hate crimes and explained how campus clubs are expected to pay for security for large-scale and dangerous campus events. Calvin One Deer, Director of Student and Residential L ife, lamented the precipitous decline in the number of campus clubs in recent years and expressed the hope that the falling-off of interest in campus organizations would reverse itself. Officials explained that before a club can schedule any activity, students must complete a detailed "Activity Risk Assessment F orm/' obtain the advisor's signature, and submit the form to the ASI office. See CLUBS pg. 7 IN THIS ISSUE Opinion... 2 Meet the Blasters............3 Psyche Fairy....... 4 Melissa Etheridge CD Film: Anywhere But Here, Boys Don't Cry Feng Shui Your Life 5; Student Saver.. Oceanside Women's Resource Center and Resale Shop .6 Recycling... 7 Calendar. ..............8 V o l . V I I N o . 1 1 / Monday, November 0 8, 1 999 Dia de los Muertos at CSUSM Samantha M. Cahill PRIDE EDITOR The annual Dia de los Muertos celebration was held this past Tuesday on the Palm Court between ACD and University Hall. The celebration, sponsored by CSUSM's Day of the Dead Committee, included poetry readings and cafavera readings, in addition to traditional altars, sugar skulls, and papel picado designs. Highly decorated altars, covered in marigolds, the traditional flower of Dia de los Muertos, brightly colored paper decoration, photos, and other significant mementos of loved ones who have passed on filled the courtyard. CSUSM students, faculty, and staff joined in the occasion, constructing their own altars for deceased loved ones. Dia de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated in Mexico on the first and second of November. On these days, altars are constructed in honor of deceased loved ones, and offerings are made to them. Offerings include the favorite foods of the deceased, alcohol and tobacco, and items impor- tant to them in their mortal lives. The purpose of these offerings is to honor the spirit and memory of the deceased. The celebration originated in pre-Columbian Mexico. Scholars believe the tradition originated with the Olmecs, possibly as long as 3000 years ago. This celebration was passed on to other cultures such as the Toltecs, Maya, Zapotec, Mixtec and Aztecs. The Aztec version of the celebration of honoring the dead is recognized as the most formative in contemporary practices celebrating Dia de Los Muertos in the United States. The Aztec celebration was held during the month of Miccailhuitontli, and was presided over by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, Lady of the Dead, and dedicated to children and the dead. Following the Spanish conquest of Mexico during the 16th century, Catholicism added new dimensions to the celebration, blending the customs of the Aztec, and other native peoples. The Catholic tradition of All Saints' Day and All Hallows Eve (Hallowe'en) roughly coincided with the preexisting celebration of Mictecacihuatl. The present day event draws from both Roman Cathofic and preColumbian traditions. PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride MACARIO Madcap Otis Rocks San Marcos Catherine Armas-Matsumoto June Hodges PRIDE STAFF WRITER PRIDE STAFF WRITER Coinciding with the "The Day of the Dead" celebration this month on campus, "Death" is the theme for this semester's Hispanic Film Festival, sponsored by CSUSM's Latin World Understanding Student Association, an organization dedicated to promoting appreciation of all Latin culture. Approximately thirty attendees gathered Wednesday, November 3rd at 6:00pm, in Commons 206 to view Macario. Produced in 1958, the film depicts the tradition of "el Dia de los Muertos" in Mexico. A group of young, talented musicians called Madcap Otis provided noontime entertainment f or an appreciative audience on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in the outdoor Dome area. The program of j azz, blues, funk, country, hip-hop, and gospel included several original pieces written by members of the group. All seven of the performers, f ive men and two women, are in their early twen- Based on B, Tavern's book and directed by award-winning director of photography Gabriel Figueroa, the movie Macario, presented in Spanish with English subtitles, is rich in symbolism and metaphor. The story's main character, Macario, a hard working man living in poverty with his family, meets his destiny with Death. Complex on several levels, the film provided excellent subject matter for the spirited discussion that followed. The discussion was facilitated by the club's faculty advisor Dr. Carlos von Son, who shared his knowledge of Hispanic literature and cinema with those present. See MACARIO pg. 7 ^ ties and have been involved in bands or singing since high school. Rosy-Da wnSelwitz, f ull time music major at San Diego State, started her career singing in c offeehouses with her mother as a teenager. Members of the band include Christian Carriger (acoustic guitar), Ben Todd (bass, harmonica), Rebecca Alman (organ), J. J. Sherman (lead guitar, mandolin), Frank Lazarro (hand drums), a nd. Mark Schneider (percussion). The group describes their music as being "eclectic/psychedelic rock and roll." The group performs at Papa Jacks in the Gas Lamp Quarter, Winston's in Ocean Beach, C ain's in La Paloma and N eiman's in Carlsbad. They participated in the "Live at t he B ay" outdoor music festival in Mission Beach, which l i H i wm§ r- ~ v attracted families and people of all ages last summer. Audience member Pauline Brown described the Madcap Otis performers as having "great rhythm, cool j azz," and Janelle Kent observed, "They are diverse, talented — great blues singing." ASI was responsible f or bringing these multi-talented performers to CSUSM. v ' ** , DANA G. FORE / The Pride �2 OPINION Monday, November 08, 1999 DEAR READER: DEAR EDITORS: A week and a half-ago two different clubs on campus publicly accused The Pride of partiality. One student even accused The Pride of being a "tabloid." If that isn't bad enough, it has come to my attention that several articles and letters printed in our student paper have offended various people or groups of people on campus. These and other negative repercussions to offering a mouthpiece for student voice COULD cause me much anxiety, but on review, I am pleased to be a part of this paper, and a part of this campus community. In fact, CSUSM students, faculty, and staff should celebrate the spirit of openness that allows negative commentary as one facet of the communication that exists between The Pride and its readers. In perusal of other university papers, I notice that student issues explored in their pages are minimal, at best. Most articles come off of the college wires, or a re feature or entertainment pieces. In contrast, our student paper attempts to present fair reporting of actual student news that comes from this university. Perhaps of more importance, our readers feel free to respond to the issues presented in our paper, whether for good or ill. Our writers and editors are students, not experienced journalists. We are still learning, but we are dedicated to offering our readers our best efforts in reporting, writing, and editing the news. Part of our "best efforts" includes facilitating communication between members of the campus community. The Pride has many supporters among the administration, faculty, staff, and student body who offer help, advice, and yes, criticism. On behalf of the editorial team, I thank you for your support and tolerance. Without you, The Pride could not exist. In response to Juniata Greenlee's letter in the November 1st issue of The Pride, I feel it is necessary to point out to you that it was the YAF, not the College Republicans, who accused The Pride of being a "tabloid." I am not a member of the College Republicans, nor do I plan to be, but I must come to their defense on this matter. My own political persuasions can be better described as a conser vative environmentalist, and have led me to vote for Libertarians, Republicans, Greens, or occasionally a (gasp!) Democrat. The College Republicans are a respected, nationwide organization with national leadership committed to the furthering of a genuine "republican democracy (note lower case " R," meaning "a republic")," as specified in the Constitution, "...with liberty and j ustice for all" (not j ust straight, white, anglo-saxon males) with a foundation in the teachings of God and many 17th and 18th Century philosophers. The YAF, by contrast, appears to be a ' one-off' collection of opinionated fascists whose feelings cannot be logically jus tified in any way. Oh, and to those who would quote Leviticus twenty-something or other to me ("'Homosexuality is an abomination,' sayeth the Lord."), check out the new covenant given to us by Jesus Christ (the New Testament), "...love your neighbors,...forgive your enemies,...pray for your tormen tors,..." Good stuff like that. Cynthia Woodward Graduate Intern, The Pride NOTHING FOR THE AVERAGE STUDENT After half a semester at California State University San Marcos it has become painfully clear that if I remain here for my entire college education I will die of boredom. D on't get me wrong, I think that this is a great school academically but besides going to class, there is nothing else to do at this campus. If you have a class on Friday, then I think you know what I am talking about. On Fridays, this campus looks kind of like a ghost town. I am just waiting for the tumbleweeds to roll by the window as I sit inside my half empty classroom. The first thing that I thought was interesting and a little shocking was that the average age of the student at this school is around 28. Now being 18 and right out of high school I didn't EbeJWbe Help Stop Sweatshops By Michelle Jacob I recently attended the California Students against Sweatshops conference in Berkeley. It was there that I learned about the student movement against sweatshop oppression. This movement is nationwide, and the CSU schools are trying to unite to bring about changes on our campus and in our communities. Several representatives at the conference spoke about how their campus bookstores (including some C SU's) are selling sweatshop-made clothing. One example that was showed to us was a typical embroidered college T-shirt which retailed at $ 15 in the bookstore. The woman who made, the shirt in a sweatshop got 3 cents for making the shirt. These extraordinarily low wages are the norm for sweatshop workers, and many people are forced to live in desperate poverty because of these low wages. Is our bookstore selling sweatshop items? This gross inequality is something in which our university should not take part. We need to investigate the products our bookstore sells. Anyone (student, staff, faculty, or community member) who is interested in this cause, has additional questions, or would like to help in the investigation can email: activist55@hotmail.com Scott Weselis DEAR EDITORS: DEAR EDITORS: I have noticed that The Pride now accepts letters and editorials from students on an anonymous basis. In my opinion this is detrimental to the intellectual growth of the newspaper and the campus community. I know of no other established newspaper in the United States that will accept and print letters from those who wish to remain anonymous. It is simply a matter of credibility. I am concerned about those who write letters under the protection of anonymity if you believe in an opinion enough to write it down then sign your name to it also. The realization that the university I attend produces students that are either unwilling or unable to stand behind their own beliefs is very unsettling. It is my understanding that a college newspaper should provide experience in the field of journalism while striving to instill a high amount of quality and integrity for those reporting and editorializing. Respectfully, Brent Wells expect to be in classes sitting next to people who were married and had two kids already. The next thing that I thought was interesting about this school is that there is no on campus living. I understand that this school is still young but it seems to me that no campus living spells no campus life. Also to my knowledge, I might be wrong about this, there is only one sports team. Track. That's great if your good at running but what about all the other sports there are. I understand that the track team is doing very well. But track is not the kind of sport where the whole student body comes out to see them compete like at a Notre Dame football game where the all students paint their faces and all rally together and have a good time. I found nothing like that at this school. These are a few main factors that I can see that are major contributors to the fact that going to school at CSUSM is a bore. I used to think that this school was pretty good until I visited some friends over the weekend at their schools. I must say I feel cheated. My friends are all having the time of their lives and I am here in San Marcos sweating in the hot sun as I watch my college life slowly go by. I must admit that there have been some attempts made to better the student life here at this school but they have had no success. I don't know how it can be done or even where to start, but I do know that something should be done to make life at this school more enjoyable for the average student. Joe I am one of the so-called "tabloid" student writers and I am proud to write for The Pride. I challenge myself to cover many fields. I try to take on as many different topical issues as possible in order to become a versatile writer. I absorb accumulated information and use as much judgment I can to submit an objective article. The information can be helpful for some people and useless for others, but at least i t's out there. For a person to use words like "tabloid" to describe my writing is laughable. But sometimes opinions can carry a louder bark than bite. I can understand people having grievances that carry weight. The person who made the tabloid comment did not raise a valid argument. He supposedly had 200 signatures and brought forward conjectural evidence. Leiana and Samantha held there own on the Mic and correctly represented the newspaper. The advice I 'd offer my fellow students are to submit letters such as this one and take the student newspaper course next semester. By the way, I 've got a great topic for the next issue: "YAF member abducted by aliens!" Whatcha think? RETRACTIONS: In the article "New Faucet Change Complies with ADA Standards" in the October 25, 1999 issue of The Pride, the sentence "...the push-down faucets did not comply with standards defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)" was incorrect. The originally installed pushdown type Simmons faucets' are designed to comply fully with the ADA.' The article also stated the replaced faucets hadn't undergone routine maintenance for seven years. ' The original faucets had not been a regular part of a preventative maintenance program for about one year," says Chuck Walden, Associate Director of Facilities. "Until he had to be temporarily reassigned to a more urgent issue, he [Dennis McFarland, Maintenance Mechanic J was responsible f or maintaining the [plumbing] f ixtures." Mike Spangler, Pride Staff Writer, apologizes for the article's discrepancies. In the October 18, 1999 article "ICC Budget Settled," the vote to grant the Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer $400 in Student Development money in scholarships and grants to pay tuition costs was not a "unanimous" as stated. Pride Staff Writer Penny Lanese apologizes for the misinformation. SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline for submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address^ telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. 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Unsigned edito- http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ Display and classified advertising in The Pride s hould n ot b e construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertis ing. The Pride = California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �Cfte ff ribe Monday, N ovember 0 8, 1 999 3 Meet the Blasters: Hanson Aggregates By Laura Hopkins PRIDE STAFF WRITER Daily blasts and semi-trucks? Every day the ground shakes on campus and on Twin Oaks Valley Road. Hanson Aggregates. They are a San Diego-based company whose business produces concrete, asphalt, and gravel by using rock and sand blasted f rom the ground. The quarry operation next door to the CSUSM campus is an exchange of excavated granite for the leveling of the land, behind the FCB building and upper faculty lot, towards "building-pad height." Ninety percent of asphalt pavement and eighty percent of concrete come from aggregates. Without aggregates, building is impossible. The United States produces over two billion tons of aggregates per year, and Hanson is ranked number three in national production. Formerly known as South Coast Materials (an entity of Hanson Aggregates), in March of 1999 Hanson decided to bring their San Diego holdings together under one name. Approximately f ifty-five workers are employed at their facility. Hanson made two notable purchases in San Diego County last year. In February of 1998, they acquired HG Fenton, the leading aggregate supplier in San Diego, for a $87.-5 million cash purchase. In December of the same year, Nelson & Sloan was purchased for $37.6 million, making Hanson Aggregates the leading aggregate supplier for San Diego County. According to Hanson o fficials, the market here is "extremely attractive." Hanson Aggregates is a branch of Hanson PLC, the leading UK aggregate company that has been purchasing aggregate companies in the United States. In f act, Hanson says that Hanson Building Material America was the principal engine of Hanson's 1998 growth, which boasted a one-year sales growth in 1998 of 25%, making the total sales for the year $4,992.9 million. i iiil CONDO FOR SALE : 2 br 1 1/2 bath 1190 sq. f t, 2 story, spacious grd. level patio, 2nd level balcony, sunken living room/dining area, brk bar, excellent closet space, low-flush toilets, washer/dryer hook up inside, gas heating, gas self cleaning oven, pantry area, wooden shutters on windows. 2 car garage, green, lush common area w/trees, pool, club house. 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J t » •i >1 t J j . • s �4 tKfre ffiribe Arts & Entertainment Monday, November 0 8, 1 999 /tvufou/i&ie Sut *i¥ene By Mike Spangler PRIDE STAFF WRITER i c a a ^ ^ M ^ n e n M ^ T O p asses ^ n d 6ehavior. If you just pay Dear Psyche Fairy, I 'm a freshman here, aftrf'&ven i f f f l m t t o a r e l t f ^ M v p m a l l a t ^ n t l ^ ^ p u will learn a lot Sbout yourself and though it's well into the Fall which tfilkes ^ fflMjtp/know semester, I still don't Bl¥j^1ltat c AeA^fairt^asy^if you just< hopSfefylly, you^will continue ve lvet some l bq with a renewed sense of many "real" friends;. I l eft everybody in IJijgh -School, nlpe a ri^Mrmg popple on ! interest | and vigor in your V life-p^m." Give yourself surm they, and although I do keep In a ckjnpus sq touch with them, it's notifere. J p aI there ter y oufto n ^et. ukie for this "evaluative Lately it seems as I hougf DoJ^tJe^lr^^^ pbliged/ltp - k ^ ^ a phase" (my personal euphewhen I talk to them, Cm ^ foendship going just faackiS^ mism) and try a little more to ing to people mor^ i mmimr^ -" have 0 een friends *|qjLjb initiate a social interaction who don't understand jfcif f ail^ time. S oml^niis w^ drift with somebody new. It is likeing is a personal responsibility::J f r o m c ^ ^ ^ & M l r i ^ is a good ly that you can find someone • and that "this teacher j ^ s n ' t thifigk) It sounds; l i^e^ou afe in one of your classes who like me so I do 4*adl in the i ^ d y to move on from \ your . shares some of your interests. class" excuse d oesn't worR previous friendships, so j ust | Meet up with her/him and you anymore. I realize tot I §tili gradually talk with them legs I might j ust have a great new have a lot of things t o leatn and less. Eventually, your f riend. Remember that these here, but I am in between my lives will have diverged phases o ften go along with past and my future. I want to enough that your friendship transitions in our lives. For know new people and get will be more of an artifact. No instance, it is common f or involved, but then at times I hard feelings, j ust pleasant graduating seniors to feel this just... d on't care. memories. I am glad that you sense of being "caught," as -newKid4u have learned that you must you aptly put, between their take responsibility f or your pasts and futures. I hope you NewKid, friendships can work in school. Yep, there are discover some new things sometimes develop slowly, but no f ree rides in this world. about yourself that empower they can ultimately be very Sorry, but that's the way it you to a more creative and rewarding. D on't expect to goes. (Ok, I 'm done with all h eathy life. have a hundred great friends in my cliches for now.) Your apa- If you have any question or j ust a few weeks. I c an't thy suggests a depressed comments for the Psyche Fairy, gauge your outgoing behavior mood. This can be a good please email them to from your letter, but you might thing in moderate doses psychefairy@hotmail.com need to be a little more open to because it gives you time to the people around you in your reflect on your goals, attitudes, 20th-century Fox's Anywhere But Here is a definite "chick flick" if there ever was one. I know, it's a horrible stereotype but why should I avoid them if the director, Wayne Wang (of The Joy Luck Club fame), won't. Actress and college freshman Natalie Portman, (probably better known as Queen Amidala f rom the new Star Wars), is the young female lead, Ann August. Susan Sarandon, who gets top billing in the promotional materials, but evidently not because of her acting, plays the "adult" female lead, Adele August. And the male lead? Well, there i sn't one. I expected m ore f rom Susan Sarandon and hoped for more from the movie. T he movie doesn't beat up on men too badly, but nonetheless reinforces gender stereotypes of both men and women. Women are still portrayed as docile dependent victims (of men and of. their own delusions) and men are placed in roles of womanizer, abandoning Dad, and soft-spoken, spineless, insignificant living furniture. The best scenes were given to the young Portman, like when she flips the gender-roles' coin and commands her admirer (Peter, played by Corbin Aired), who has just walked in her front door, "Take your clothes o ff." Unfortunately many potentially touching or inspiring scenes went undeveloped or, in the case of the aforementioned scene, the female character reveals to the audience that she i s not strong enough to continue in such a strong role. Indeed role reversal is a major theme with responsible, rational figure as the daughter, while the mother is a careless spendthrift. The reversals are so spoon fed and superficial that they are boring and predictable. No one ever suffers serious consequences for their wrongdoing, the negative stereotypes go virtually unpunished, and most conversations between mother and daughter end in a j oke without resolution. The film's happy Hollywood Ending lacks the gut wrenching squeeze and instead produces nothing more than hot air. The movie may be inspiring for the sweet-sixteen and under crowd, but if you want to see it I suggest that you call your local theaters f or show times, because I predict that it w on't stay there long past its Friday, November 12 opening date. Breakdown Breaks Out! By Joni Miller PRIDE STAFF WRITER By Joni Miller aE il W Boys Don't Cry is a remarkable debut effort by director Kimberly Peirce which imparts the true-life story of Brandon Teena. Peirce guides the audience through the short and tragic life of a young girl who undergoes a sexual identity crisis and faces immense injustice for it in a small Midwestern town. Born Teena Brandon, she transforms her identity into that of Brandon Teena, to pursue a life based on his own truth, that of a man. A courageous albeit reckless effort by the young Brandon to live this life, brings catastrophic results when his female identity/body is exposed. 4/ J^jS;? 0m tik Em PRIDE STAFF WRITER J A ±JT nnl Melissa Etheridge has once again created a compilation of rich lyrics and soulful melodies that engage the heart of any lover. The tide track, "Breakdown," blends the anguish of ending a relationship with the solace of knowing that in spite of the pain, the choice was a good one. The classic Etheridge edginess of the piece compels the listener to ask for more, but she gives you just enough to satisfy the call. "Angels Will Fall," the first single to be released off of the new CD, is rising up the charts. "Angels" fuses spiritual longing with earthly desire and culminates in pure fulfillment, both lyrically and musically. Etheridge takes some liberty in self-expression on "Enough of Me," a passionate track that boasts a Freudian connection of sorts. The song is a real treat for all the codependent listeners out there—something too many of us can relate to, unfortunately. Openly Lesbian, Etheridge addresses the feelings of being different as a child in, "Mama I 'm Strange." This cut expresses the longing to be loved, and the ever present need to fit in, to survive. Hauntingly real and inexplicably vivid is Etheridge's loving tribute to Mathew Shepard, "Scarecrow." Her lyrics capture the senseless persecution the young college student suffered before he was brutally murdered in Wyoming. Her words call out to a nation to be accountable for the intolerance and bigotry that defines us. Etheridge's most political effort by far, "Breakdown" bequeaths us eleven gifts of the heart. The CD is enhanced, and can be enjoyed on your personal computer as well as the best that Dolby can supply. It will steal your heart. Hilary Swank (of "Beverly Hills 90210") delivers an extraordinary performance as Brandon Teena. Moving a few hundred miles from his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brandon begins a new life in Falls City. Meeting up with some local outcasts in a seedy bar, Brandon quickly becomes part of the family of a small group of bored and equally trapped youth known as the "wall people." The supporting cast of characters include Lana (Chloe Sevismy) as Brandon's understanding lover, Candace (Alicia Goransonrone of the "Beckys" from "Roseanne") as Lana's fair weather friend, and John Lotter (Peter Sarsgaard) as a deranged ex-convict with eyes for Lana. Swank's performance of Brandon Teena is so convincing—the mind knows she ^ female but all her mannerisms show a : distinctive masculine e n e r j t ^ ^ m m m m s . With heartfelt cinematd f | p h ^ a n d a better than average soundtrack, the film transfc~ ic biography into the social discourse filled with the \ of love, identity, and intolerance. . ^ y s ^ D o n t C ry i$ ^ f i i i t o £ limo§ * mpelling piece that enables the r ecogmzat I Theater. laying at Hillcrest's Landmark' mm sKS -1 * �tPje $ rtbe Monday, November 0 8, 1 999 5 Feng Shui Y o u r L ife... By Catherine Armas-Matsumoto PRIDE STAFF WRITER In a funk? The semester not going well? Relationship problems? Try feng shui, the Chinese art of placement, to create order and harmony in your life. The results may amaze you. feng shui. I left the library with five books on feng shui, eager to get started on my new project. Feng shui translated means What's it all about you ask? If your environment is arranged properly, the energy, or "ch 'i* will flow freely, creating improvements in every area of your life. The; main principle of feng shui (pronounced " fung shway"), is that everything is alive, connected, and always changing. After a stressful fall semester last year, I decided to regain control of the neglected household chores, spoil my children with homemade cookies, and pamper my husband, who was tired from proof reading my term papers. I also vowed to take time out during the winter break to catch up on some " pleasure" reading. I read an article about "Fung something or other" in a magazine and I thought that I would grab a book at the local library for further research. As it turned out, the librarian was familiar with several books about feng shui, and had even invited a feng shui practitioner t o her home for an evaluation. I felt goose bumps when she-relayed the story of the positive changes she experienced as a result of sion to clear out closets, organize, give away, throw away, rearrange the furniture, and deep clean every inch of our home. My family didn't know what to days and he had arranged to be home early. I had taken extra care that day to put fresh flowers in the "wealth centers" of our home. I lit candles and burned There are d ifferent ways to apply feng shui to your life. I found The Western Guide to Feng Shui, by Terah Kathryn Collins, to be the most userfriendly. She offered three practical guidelines to begin: THE BAGUA Wealth Fame Reputation Marriage & Family Health (Center) Career 1. Live with what you love. Surround yourself with things that nourish, rejuvenate, and inspire. Children Knowledge Self Cultivation Travel & Helpful People 2. Put safety -and comfort first. Baby proof your home for people of all ages and avoid needless danger. ENTRANCE QUADRANT- "wind" and "water." It has existed f or centuries. The Chinese used feng shui to determine where to build everything, including temples and roads. Feng shui consultants today advise a wide array of clients, from housewives to movie stars to corporate leaders. Captivated by the potential power to change my destiny, I read all night. With the dawn c ame enlightenment and clear vision through my newfound ' feng shui eyes." I was on a mis- make of the frenzied pace at which I was carrying on. Two weeks later, I noticed wonderful things beginning to happen. My children were better behaved, my husband was more romantic, and I even won twenty-five dollars in the lottery. Feng shui worked! The ultimate moment of realization came on the Friday after New Year's. My husband and I had planned a weekend away for our anniversary. His wholesale floral business slows down after the holi- Man-made vs. God-made. Trip to the Moon The Moon. The moon is the perfect size and distance from Earth. Its perfect gravitational pull creates tides so our oceans do not stagnate , but not so much movement that our massive oceans spill across the continents. Is our world just a result of random chance plus time? O r was it thoughtfully and precisely created by a God? A God who's much more than a vague, generic life force? To see some inspiring, evidence for the existence of a loving Creator whom you can have a personal relationship with, call 1-800-236-9238 or email Articles@EveryStudent.com for a free copy of the article "Is There A God?" weeks that followed produced higher than average sales and each month since he has seen significant growth. 3. Simplify and organize. Clutter and chaos drain vitality and ch'i deteriorates the longer there is a mess. mcense. Around two that afternoon, my husband called and said that he couldn't explain the sudden rush on flowers, but his clients were frantically paging him to place orders. By the time my husband arrived home, he had sold ninety percent of his inventory. The According to Collins, "one of the most results-producing tools See F ENG SHUI pg. 7 EARN $26,500 FOR COLLEGE IN JUST 2 YEARS. Qualify for the Army's 2-year enlistment option and you can earn up to $ 26,500 through the Army College Fund and Montgomery GI Bill. N ot bad for two years' work. O f course two years is just enough time to see if Army life is right for you. It s also just enougjh time to make sure you're mentally prepared for college, so by the time you get there you'll be a little wiser and a little richer. For specific information about the Army's 2-year option, contact your local Army Recruiter or call 1-800-USA-ARMY. (760) 747-6510 ARMY BE ALL YOU CAN BE® www.goarmy.com Theresa God. You should know. �6 Monday, November 0 8. 1 999 ff rtbe Tried & True Resale Shop dollar sense and offers the opportunity to support a worthy cause." Evelyn Choroser PRIDE STAFF WRITER While her professional background is in interior design, the resale store manager believes she has a natural flair f or putting together an outfit that will convey the right image to a future employer. She is also a student of John T. Mol ley's book, Dress for Success, and has used his recommendations to assist in clothing women from the Oceanside Women's Resource C enter's shelter who are ready to take that first step toward independence. Debra has also advised graduates from Regional Occupational Programs, community colleges, and others who have been out of the j ob market for years. Debra's j ob requires more than simply helping shoppers find suitable outfits. "Women come in and are literally shaking at the thought of an interview," Debra notes. Many of them are just beginning to build up their self-confidence after years of abuse and/or demeaning brainwashing. It's helpful to begin by getting the woman to explain her fear. "Usually this helps t o relax the shopper, and i t's easier to move on to the good part-a fun shopping experience," she said. on a budget check out the bargains available on school clothing at Tried & True. She displayed an example by scurrying to a packed slack rack, retrieving a pair of brown corduroy jeans and swiftly selecting a matching sweater from a neighboring rack. "$7.00 f or the o utfit," she announced. Neither the jeans nor the sweater showed evidence of being worn by the donator. According to the Tried & True Manager, research indicates that college students tend toward casual attire for a j ob interview. Although the more relaxed dress code is being allowed in many o ffices today, i t's a mistake to believe this is proper for an interview. "The interviewer's impression of the j ob candidate, made during the first five minutes, is usually the strongest and casual dress reflects a casual attitude," she cautioned. Debra recommends that women look like women but dress in a masculine way; that is, they should wear suits, complementing blouses, plain pumps and a minimum of jewelry. You don't have to pay a fortune to dress for success, according to Debra Watson-Samson, Tried & True Resale Store manager. Debra espouses the multitude of money saving opportunities for CSUSM students, faculty, and staff. "Yes, I can help an aspiring j ob applicant choose an appropriate suit, blouse, shoes and accessories for $20," Where does Tried & True get its merchandise? Shopaholics are their most bountiful contributors, the manager explained. It is not unusual for the price tags to be on items when they are delivered to the shop. Men who have lost their wives or mothers are also frequent donators. Debra said it's important for these men to watch as she examines the items and assures the grieved one of his double good deed-his loved one's belongings will provide a bargain buy to someone who needs it, and the proceeds will support the Oceanside Women's Resource Center. The Tried & True Resale Shop and Boutique is in Oceanside at 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (just off 1-5, one block east of Boney's Market). They are open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donations are accepted f rom 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed. Clothing is just the beginning at Tried & True. Debra said, "Students need to know that a one-bedroom apartment can be fully furnished for under $1,200. This price includes linens, dishes, television, VCR, refrigerator and microwave." Debra suggested that students Learning that many CSUSM students are parents of young children, Debra wanted to make sure they also heard about the store's great buys on children's clothing. All items are $2.00 and less except for two-piece outfits and pajamas, which are $3.00. "On top of that," she said proudly, "proceeds from purchases go to support Oceanside's Women's Resource Center. Purchasing from Tried & True makes great Oceanside's Women's Resource Center EVELYN CHOROSER / The Pride StUClCIlt S^VCf Evelyn Choroser PAUL BLANCHARD / The Pride PRIDE STAFF WRITER Oceanside's Women's Resource Center (WRC) provides specialized services to individuals and families who are threatened or victimized by domestic violence and sex-, ual assault Temporary shelter, supportive services, group and individual counseling, as well as prevention education, are among the emergency assistance programs offered. A crisis hotline is maintained and staffed by trained volunteers and counselors. The 24-hour line provides around-the-clock services to those in life-threatening situations. WRC also serves as coastal North County's rape crisis center and provides a 24-hour in-person response to accompany victims to hospitals, to law enforcement and to emergency care centers. In addition to being a safe refuge from violence, the residential shelter f or battered women and their children offers counseling and supportive services. The Transition House features 23 individual apartments f or families and serves as a bridge from shelter r efuge to self-sufficiency. During the nine-to-twelve month residency, former victims are trained or are employed and receive counseling and other supportive services. The services help the women reach their goal of Numerous scholarship opportunities are available through the FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE, located in Craven Hall, Room 4204. Completion of the 1999-2000 General Scholarship Application is all that is needed in order to be considered for the eight scholarships, which offer sixteen awards ranging from $600 to $1,500 each. The deadline for filing the General Scholarship Application is November 11,1999. In addition, check out the Financial Aid and Scholarship office bulletin board...other scholarships are posted and corresponding applications are available there as well. independence. Much of the success of this center depends on its Volunteer Program. Volunteers, with the support of staff, respond to crisis hotline calls, aid in f und raising events, assist at the Center's resale shop (Tried & True), help with holiday outreach, lend a hand at shelters and assist in numerous other endeavors. Hotline volunteers work from their own homes. Sexual Assault Response Team volunteers meet the victim at the hospital and provide advocacy and comfort. 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This means that expensive medicines may still be cheaper to buy at your local pharmacy with your co-payment. �Monday, November 08, 1999 $ rttre FENG SHUI Cont. from pg. 5 in feng shui .is the Bagua map." A Bagua has eight areas and charts where the blessings are located in your home or workplace. Each area is associated with a color and an element such as water, metal, i ire, and wood. The key to feng shui is to balance the elements and combine with the free flow of ch % To understand the Bagua, imagine a tic tack toe grid - the outside squares represent a different area of life that can be filled with positive energy to gain the most fulfillment, The entry of a room determines the placement of the Bagua. (The entry should align with the areas of Knowledge, Career' Travel.) Putting feng shui to work is easier than you may think. Simple enhancements such as green plants in your health area can give you renewed energy. Pictures of happy couples in your marriage and family center brighten the prospects for finding the perfect mate. Running water, such as a fountain or aquarium, in your wealth center can help wealth flow into your l ife - but watch out f or leaky faucets, your ch 'i could be going down the drain. Arrange a collage of pictures of dream destinations cut from a magazine and hang it in your travel quadrant, chances are that a vacation is in your future. Don't forget to study in good light, burn some incense, and light a candle in your knowledge and self cultivation area to magnify the positive c/i'z moving as you prepare for finals. And for those of you who are looking f or the perfect career, hang a wind chime at your front door to summon the opportunity of a lifetime. Still think this i s hooey? A fter getting a good chuckle o ver,my newfound hobby, a friend mentioned that she was going to be out of work - if her father's business didn't pick up. I suggested some minor alterations in her wealth center as well as her travel and helpful people quadrant. I handed a couple of bunches of purple flowers to arrange in groups of four and sent her on her way. With a healthy dose of skepticism, she headed for home to apply the feng shui remedies I had suggested. Three days later she called to let me know that her father had been awarded a large contract that would keep her steadily employed for two years. Not bad for an amateur practitioner. Once you have taken the time to feng shui your space, don't just let it go. It is amazing how quickly a few scrap papers can turn into piles of junk or a beautiful green plant left without water can die. Negative energy will soon follow. My office is in the Knowledge & SelfCultivation area of my home, a place where I am extremely productive with my business and schoolwork. However, the space has become a catchall of clutter and mess, and it has been weeks since I have felt comfortable sitting in front of the computer to work on my term papers. Sitting in the space causes me anxiety, loss of concentration and worse, it has brought about a trend towards procrastination. I 'll certainly be focusing my feng shui eyes on my office before I prepare for finals. Practitioners cannot guarantee specific results, but "millions of people have benefited from the extraordinary power of feng shui," according to an associate from the Western School of Feng Shui in Solana Beach, CA. Personally - I 'm a true believer and suggest that before you shrug this off as silly superstition, give it a try. The results may astound you! CLUBS C ont From pg. 1 The form requires that applicants attach CPR/FA certification cards and Association/Professional Certifications as well as a Waiver Release Form, a list of Potential Hazards and an account of any Physical Contact Activity. Signatories vouch that nobody will drink alcohol or light fireworks at the event. If a club plans to travel, "it is required that an ASI travel packet be completed and turned in to the ASI Business Office. . . two weeks prior to traveling date." Approval for use of campus facilities should be secured six weeks prior to any event, using a "Facility Request Form.," signed by club advisor and ASI Executive Director. Darlene Willis, Executive Director of ASI, stressed that any and all clubs must manage their money through ASI exclusively^ Any funds collected by any club must be turned over to the ASI, with a completed deposit form. That o ffice sends the money to Long Beach via Federal Express. Any money spent must be requested at least nine days in advance, by 5:00pm Tuesday. The request is forwarded to Long Beach via Federal Express and the check returned to ASI via Federal Express. Clubs may collect their money the following week, on Thursday, a fter 2:00pm. Checks not collected "by two weeks of issuance" are voided. Compliance with this official process is mandatory f or campus clubs. Clubs attempting to raise money are cautioned that "Sales of any items which might be similar to merchandise available in the University Bookstore must be approved by the Executive Director of the CSUSM Foundation or his/her designee." Food sales require the approval of the Environmental Health Services Department. Any musical events, dances, films, speakers and fine arts events where admission is charged or donations collected require the approval of the club advisor, ASI Business Office, Public Safety and the University Risk Management Office. Liability issues figured prominently in the agenda, particularly the legal liability of advisors. The meeting was mandatory. According to the mandate, o fficers and advisors who failed to attend—for whateyer reason—faced "non-recognition." At the meeting, however, o fficials announced that a second session would be scheduled for those who couldn't attend the first. MACARIO Cont. From pg. 1 Mark your calendars f or the next f ilm Pedro Paramo, Wednesday, November 10th at 6:00pm in Commons 206. The story, based on a novel by Juan R ulfo published in the 1950s, brings to the screen an important piece of literature that opened the way f or the Latin American boom. The third film (to b e announced Wednesday) will be shown on November 17th at 6:00pm in Commons 206. Refreshments will be available for a donation. The donations . will assist the Latin World USA in bringing more Latin cultural events to campus. Yolanda Barraza, Rene Gonzalez, and Deidra Shannon, the club officers, extend an open invitation to those interested in learning about "Latin" culture to attend the film series and join the group. Regular club meetings will revolve around planned activities. "We wish to promote the vast interest of the Latin world," Yolanda said. ATTENTION WORK STUDY STUDENTS THE PRIDE IS HIRING STUDENT ASSISTANTS Recycling for the Future June H odges PRIDE STAFF WRITER On Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, CSUSM holds its 3rd annual "America Recycles Day" and the "Dumpster Dive." The goal is to educate the campus community on the importance of recycling and the importance of looking for and buying merchandise that states: 'Made f rom RecycledContent Materials.' The theme of the program, "For Our Children's F uture...Buy Recycled Today," reinforces the fact that we must conserve our natural resources for coming generations. The message is that if we don't use recycled materials to make new products, then recycling is j ust another form of throwing things away. , Facility Services will staff a table from 10:00am to 2:00pm on November 15 and will share information about the program. Activities planned for the day center on the "Dumpster Dive," an activity that outfits faculty members, staff, and students in protective clothing so they can dive into to Extended Studies and the Faculty Parking lot). Participants will descend into waste heaven, otherwise known as the trash receptacles, to retrieve and identify items for recycling, besides the usual items. The Dive takes place after lunch, behind the FCB Building. This adjacent activity also serves to reduce the amount of waste taken to landfills, and to increase awareness of CSUSM's recycling program. Participants in the Dumpster Dive receive a free noon time lunch of pizza and soft drinks, so reserve a spot in the bin. Participants may also show up the day of the event. Dedicated volunteers will sort, categorize, and weigh trash with an assist from Bill Dean who is with Edco Waste and Recycling. Facility Services and Edco are sponsors of the event. Please call Patti Holden at Extension 4614 with your reservation "for a spot in the bin." Dumpster Divers can share the following information with friends and family: MIXED OFFICE PAPER RECYCLING PRINTING AND WRITING PAPER SAVES 33% OF THE ENERGY NEEDED IF IT WERE MADE NEW FROM TREES. ONE TON OF RECYCLED WHITE PAPERS SAVES 7,000 GALLONS OF WATER. NEWSPAPERS " IF WE RECYCLED HALF OF OUR NEWSAPARERS EVERY YEAR, WE'D NEED 3,200 FEWER GARBAGE TRUCKS TO COLLECT OUR TRASH. " RECYCLING A "THREE FEET STACK* OF NEWSPAPERS SAVES THE EQUIVALENT OF APPROXIMATELY 14% OF THE AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIC BILL. GLASS " TODAY, EVERY NEW GLASS BOTTLE AND JAR MADE CONTAINS AN AVERAGE OF 30% RECYCLED GLASS. " ONE RECYCLED GLASS BOTTLE SAVES ENOUGH ENERGY TO RUN A 100-WATT LIGHT BULB FOR FOUR HOURS. PANS AND PLASTIC " 20 RECYCLED ALUMINUM CONTAINERS CAN BE MADE WITH THE SAME ENERGY IT TAKES TO MAKE ONE NEW ALUMINUM CAN. ' RECYCLING KEEPS AROUND 175 MILLION POUNDS OF PET (THE GRADE OF PLASTIC THAT IS EASIEST TO RECYCLE) PLASTIC OUT OF LANDFILLS EVERY YEAR. c Visit Our Information Table In Founders Plaza 10:00-2:00pm Dumpster Dive 12 noon-12:45pm Behind FCB America Recycles Day N ovember 15, 1 999 7 Recycling: Ifs more than a bin full o f f bottles... The materials you recycle don't just "go away." They're used to make products that you buy every day. That's the "cycling" . part of recycling, and you have to buy recycled to make the whole thing work. If you're not B UYING recycled, you're not really recycling. Visit California's A merica R ecycles D ay w eb site to leam more about buying recycled, and to enter the National Drawing online. Y ou c ould w in a H ouse! (Drawing will be held in December 2000). www.ca-recycles.org ad uJd b S Ctn Ngtd Wc Mam Sa | n l>e y s d a sre w ag e oea s t >e f A r �8 ffirtbe Monday, November 0 8, 1 999 GSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Theta (History Honor Society) Meeting MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Open to all students interested in history regardless of major Passive & Active Verbs Description: Learn how to tight- 11:45am-1:00pm en your sentences and strength- ACD 111 en your points using active Verbs. Passive verbs are helpful, Passive & Active Verbs but you will learn that active Description: What can I do in verbs can be especially power- the community? Should I get involved? Our surrounding ful. Presenter: Andie Hewitt; community has ample opportunity for students to get involved Writing Center Consultant and contribute to others while 4:00pm - 5:00pm learning and gaining valuable A CD418 experience. Come and learn the many opportunities available TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 for you to participate. History Club and Phi Alpha Presenter: Dr. Lynda Gaynor, Director of Community Service Learning 3:00pm - 4:00pm ACD 418 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 0 Book Sale Fiction, Science, Business, Foreign Language, History, Art and many more! Prices start at $0.25 8:00am - 4:00pm Library Courtyard Dr. Margarita Merino Visiting Spanish poet Lecture about women's issues i n Spain, after Franquism and a newly established democracy. 4:00pm UH 101 Computing Society Meeting 4:30pm - 5:00pm UH272. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 1 Dr. Margarita Merino Visiting Spanish poet Reading of a selection of her poetry. It will be a bilingual reading in English and in Spanish. Noon UH 101 How should you begin such a project? How might the library assist you? How might you collect and organize your research? Bring your research project questions with you to this workshop. Plan and attend Part II on November 22. Presenter: Cindy Woodward, GEW Instructor 3:00pm - 4:00pm ACD 418 Anime Showing 4:30pm - 10:00pm UH 373 Putting Together a Research Paper: Part I Description: What constitutes a research paper at the university? Words to Live by June Hodges Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Helen Keller Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future. John Fitzgerald Kennedy All virtue is summed up in dealing justly. Aristotle why say it twice when once will suffice? Education makes a people easy to lead but difficult to drive; easy to govern, but impossibe to enslave. Lord Henry Peter Brougham We tolerate the differences of opinion in people who are familiar to us. But differences of opinion in people we do not know sound like heresy or plots. 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Dr. Merino reflected on her childhood and how little girls were not permitted to have interests in literature then. She described growing up during the Franquismo period when Spain was under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. She explained that Spain was, and f or the most part, still is, a Machismo dominated society where women are often held back by men. She stated that women could not do anything in earlier generations, but times are changing. Women have come a long way in Spain. Spain is a more liberal society now, Dr. Merino claimed. Women take advantage of their leisure time; they are for the most part domestic and have plenty of time to pursue hobbies. Dr. Merino mentioned that the highest numbers of college graduates in Spain are women. Women are now contributing more books for publication. Dr. Merino recalled a couple of scary moments in her life. One See MERINO Pg. 7 IN THIS ISSUE Opinion/................. 2-3 Psyche Fairy..... Pokemania Film: Toy Story 2, Three Kings 4 S wansea..................... 5 London Immunizations Collegiate Parents...... 6 Smokeout Track Team..... 7 Calendar.. Classifieds Words to Live By 8 California State University, San Marcos V ol. V H N o . 1 2 / Monday, November 15, 1999 Academic Senate Stands Firm on Scholarship and Students Samantha M. Cahill P RIDE EDITOR CSUSM's Academic Senate passed two new resolutions in their November 10th meeting in response to the September 30th, 1999 d raft revision of the CSUSM values, mission and vision statement, and toVice President of Academic Affairs Karas' July 6, 1999 memo addressing faculty workload. The resolutions affirmed the importance of research and creative activity as an essential element of faculty work, and the benefit of intensive faculty-student ioteraction as an avenue for continued excellence for the university. Background information provided on the resolution notes that "[t]he September 30th, 1999 d raft revision of the CSUSM values, mission, and vision does not mention scholarship and creative activity", nor does it "mention high quality teachei>student interaction," both of which have been central to the university in the past decade. The background information also states that the Vice President of Academic Affairs Karas' July 6, 1999 memo "appears to retract his support for scholarship/creative activities on campus," and "appears to retract his support for high quality teacher-student interaction on campus." Resolution affirming intensive faculty-student interaction as an avenue for continued excellence as a university. Bud Morris, Academic Senator, COAS The faculty resolutions call for a recognition of "the importance of scholarship/creative activity" and "the importance of intensive, high quality faculty student interaction;" and "urges the President and Vice President of Academic Affairs to propose a model of workload accounting that properly registers the significance of these and related activities that comprise bona fide faculty work and upon which the continued excellence of our university depends." Whereas high quality facultystudent interaction is one way CSUSM is able to personalize its instruction f or individuals, and Whereas high-quality facultystudent interaction engages students in learning opportunities and mentoring that enrich students' academic lives, and Whereas high quality facultystudent interaction stimulates students to develop professional interests in their areas of study and, Whereas high quality facultystudent interaction serves the goal of attracting and retaining intellectually engaged students and faculty, Be it Resolved: That the Academic Senate of California State University San Marcos calls upon the President and Vice President f or Academic Affairs to clearly and unequivocally acknowledge the centrality of intensive, high quality faculty-student interaction to the university mission. Further, the Senate urges the CSUSM administration to propose a comprehensive and valid means of accounting for faculty workload that encompasses the f ull range of critical contributions faculty make to the institution, including participation in such activities as independent studies, supervised instruction, thesis supervision, internships, service learning courses, advising, colSee SENATE Pg. 7 Sociology Club AKD "Brown Bag" Voicing Politics on College Campuses Samantha M. Cahill Andrea Cavanaugh P RIDE EDITOR P RIDE STAFF WRITER Members of C SUSM's Sociology Club and Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society co-sponsored a "Brown Bag Luncheon" for sociology students and faculty on campus last Thursday afternoon. The catered event drew approximately thirty attendees including CSUSM students and faculty, as well as students and faculty f rom local community colleges. Sociology Club and AKD member Barbara McCune, passed out brown bags for note-taking to diners as she explained that the original organizing principle of both AKD and the Sociology Club was to provide a "brown b ag" atmosphere where faculty and students could come together and share their research and ideas. In line with this principle the CSUSM AKD and the Sociology Club co-sponsored t he luncheon and invited students and faculty from local community colleges in hopes of fostering academic t ies with other Sociology students and faculty i nthe area. Sociology Club and AKD member Donnamari Cruickshank introduced various CSUSM faculty members who shared their current research interests with the group. The event provided an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty to share their research interests. Should students be forced through mandatory student fees to fund groups and viewpoints they find morally objectionable? The U.S. Supreme Court was asked to consider this issue on November 9th in a case where both sides are invoking the First Amendment to support their point of view. Funding for campus clubs at public colleges and universities across the country may change next year if the Court decides in favor of Scott Southworth, a conservative Christian student at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Jordan Lorence, a lawyer representing Southworth and other students who objected to the fees, referred to the students' forced financial support of the groups they ideologically disagreed with as "compelled speech." He said that the students have "a First Amendment right not to speak," on issues with which they disagree. However, attorney Susan K. Ullman, representing the university, said the students benefit from their First Amendment right to hear from a "diversity of voices." Ullman and others have argued that campuses represented by a variety of viewpoints make an invaluable contribution to higher education: "It furthers the university's mission," Ullman said. Student government leaders at the University of Wisconsin support the current system and said that the lawsuit is an attack against racial minorities and homosexuals. ' This is part of a larger strategy to shut down the voices the Christian right disagrees with," said Adam Klaus, chair of the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) at the University of Wisconsin. The conservative students objected to paying fees to support such groups as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus Center. If the court agrees with Southworth, student associations may be prohibited from dispersing funds derived from student fees to groups that engage in "political or ideological advocacy." The case is being watched closely by colleges and universities across the country. If the justices decide in favor of the conservative students, observers predict that the outcome will have an effect on most public colleges and universities. How the ruling might affect funding of student groups at CSUSM is unclear. "The ASI would get a legal interpretation before taking any action," said Darlene Willis, Executive Director of the ASI. "But I would say it would definitely have an impact." Funds are currently dispersed by the Inter-Club Council, or ICC, a group made up of one representative f rom each o fficially recognized campus club. Willis pointed out that the ICC funds activities, not organizations, a distinction she said is critical in differentiating CSUSM from the University of Wisconsin, where the court case originated. So far in the 1999-2000 school year, the ICC has voted to give funds to groups as diverse as the Soccer Club, the German Club, MEChA, and the Computing Society. Willis declined t o say whether she thought that any of these groups engaged in political or ideological advocacy. As to what constitutes political or ideological advocacy, Willis said that would be difficult to define. She said, "If they [the Supreme Court] make this decision, I hope they spell that out." ASI President Waleed Delawari was more direct. "A typical activity funded by the ICC is movie and pizza night. How that could be considered political?" �An Open Letter to Anyone Who Smokes June Hodges Nov. 15, 1999 is the Great American Smoke Out. I hope that many of you will read the literature being distributed on campus on that day and decide to quit smoking. It w on't j ust benefit your own future health, but will also benefit all the friends and family who love and care about you. I lost my favorite cousin to lung cancer in the spring of 1996. Her name was Wiloda, and we had grown up like sisters back in the farm country of Southern Illinois. As kids, we climbed the leafy branches of old apple trees with a salt shaker in hand and ate the forbidden (unripe) green fruit, gathered freshly laid eggs from the hen house, picked buckets of sunripened cherries while standing on top of a high ladder, waded in creeks where water moccasins (snakes) sometimes lurked, cooked tomatoes from the garden in a tin can over our own campfire (and became deathly ill), rode horses and donkeys bareback, and shared secrets, giggled, and laughed at bedtime until we were told to hush. I remember the sadness and loss I felt on the day she got married and moved away with her young Air Force husband. My best friend was gone and I knew things would never again be the same between us. After my marriage, I moved from Nebraska to Kansas and eventually settled in California. Wiloda and her husband, Marion, always remained in Illinois, close to their parents and brothers and sisters. We kept in touch through letters, phone calls, and sum- mer visits and I attended their 50th wedding anniversary. In the spring of 1994, Wiloda called to tell me that she and her husband had been diagnosed with lung cancer that day. They had smoked for a long time, but Marion had quit several years before. Wiloda had not. Her favorite part of the day was to get up early, jump in the car, and join two of her long-time women friends at the village cafe for coffee, gossip* and the first cigarette of the day. Marion died before the New Year rolled around and Wiloda was undergoing extensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments. In the next two years, she would go in and out of remission and continue the debilitating therapy, each time hoping that it would be the last. We talked on the phone, and we prayed together. We rejoiced if the cancer was in remission, and cried if it w asn't. Just before I saw her for the last time, she told me that her chest was so burned and scarred that she would never consent to undergo radiation again. She was in remission when she came to spend her 70th birthday with me. When I picked her up from the airport, I could hardly believe this was my 'Dode.' She was delivered to the waiting room in a wheelchair. Her hair was snow white, her voice came out in gasps and whispers, and her appearance showed the ravages of a very destructive and unrelenting disease. I lowered my tear-filled eyes as I handed her a bouquet of flowers and kissed her. When I hugged her, I could feel the bones protruding through her lightweight summer dress. See SMOKERS Cont. Pg. 7 DEAR EDITORS: Throughout my three years as a student here at CSUSM, I have noticed many changes on our campus. These changes were sometimes thought to be in the best interest of the students, nonetheless the students were never asked for their opinions or suggestions. I often ask my self when I hear about new decisions made on campus, "Isn't it for us the students that this University is here, to educate and serve?" DEAR FELLOW CSUSM STUDENTS: I am writing in response to inquiries regarding the CSUSM College Republicans that I have received in recent days. As I am sure you all have noticed, the College Republicans have been mentioned in one form or another in The Pride paper numerous times m recent weeks. Such attention has raised some questions from the student body and as Chairman of the College Republicans I feel that it is my responsibility to clear some of the misconceptions and inform the CSUSM community o f what the College Republicans are all about. I want to begin by saying that I am not happy about the recent happenings that have been taking place on campus between the College Republicans and The Pride as I believe that I have allowed our organization to slip off track from our originally set goals and focus. Although I do pledge to drop this issue after today, I think it i s important that the CSUSM community at least know why the College Republicans were upset with The Pride paper. On October 7th 1999, the College Republicans brought a California State Assembly candidate onto campus to spend an evening with us discussing political issues and current events. The event was open to everyone and the College Republicans encouraged all students, faculty, friends, and family to attend. To inform the CSUSM community of this event, the College Republicans issued a press release flyer to The Pride paper and also spoke with one of The Pride's reporters. The reporter returned a couple of days later and informed me that her editor was not going to put anything in the paper about events for the College Republicans and that if we wanted advertising for our events we would have to pay for it. The College Republicans did not believe that an article informing the school of the upcoming event was an advertisement. The event was news and the paper should report the campus news. As we all know CSUSM is a California State school and I think the people of our school would have been interested to know what the front-runner candidate f or the California State Assembly would have to say about the future of education. If elected, the way our guest votes in the Assembly could affect every student, faculty, and staff member on this campus. If that is not news, I am not sure what is. This was a clear example of biased reporting or lack of reporting. There are two misconceptions about the College Republicans that I quickly would like to address. First, the College Republicans have been referred to as the Young Republicans on numerous occasions in The Pride. The College Republicans are the only Republican student organization on campus. The Young Republicans are a fine grassroots organization consisting of members between the ages of 18 and 40 but they do not have a charter on the CSUSM campus. Second, the College Republicans and the Young Americans for Freedom are not the same clubs. These two clubs are two totally different organizations and although the two organizations may share some similar beliefs, the College Republicans do not condone all of the activities that YAF conducts. As I mentioned earlier in this letter, I intend to return the College Republicans to our original goals and focus of getting students more involved in the political process. Currently people between the ages of 18 and 24 do not participate in the political process in any significant percentages. We hope to make a difference with that by offering our members opportunities to get involved. This is what the College Republicans do. This is why we were founded and this is what we will continue to do for years to come. We are here to help enhance the campus life at CSUSM. You may have noticed that I often refer to our school as a community. I honestly consider our little school to be its own little community and I love the fact that CSUSM is that way. Our school is unique in that we all benefit from small class sizes and close relationships/friendships with our professors. You just won't find those benefits at other schools. Everybody knows everybody here. This is awesome and the friendships made while here at CSUSM will last us all a lifetime. I love o ur school and plan to be an active part of CSUSM as a proud alumnus, long after I graduate. If you have any questions o r concerns please feel free to contact me at mike sann@yahoo.com. See you in the halls! Thank you for your time, Mike Sannella Chairman CSUSM College Republicans EDITORS' RESPONSE It deeply disturbs me to see that someone on campus such as Phyllis has taken initiative to correct something she saw wrong on her own, and was immediately shunned for what she did (which we all know was the right thing to do) in the following Pride article with the retraction. It is because of people like Phyllis and the many others Tom Weir, Jim Carr, etc...(whom the University is LUCKY to have as employees) who take initiative and fix things they see wrong on their own or go out of their way to help us students, that I love going to this University. The thing I hate is that some members of our Administration don't know how to react when they make bad moves and try to make those who fix them look bad. These Administrators should be able to recognize when they make a mistake and get over it as well as give credit to those who DESERVE it. It is obvious by what the retraction article said that the person who was in charge of correcting this problem at the time was not doing his job, therefore someone else had to come in and correct the problem. Hopefully in the future the Administrators of this University will make better decisions based on input from the students, learn to deal with their mistakes, and move on. News, by definition is something which is duly reported upon after it has occurred; and is not pre-event publicity. The Pride does* not do free advance publicity f or any campus clubs or organizations. The Pride will, if space permits include information about club or organizational events in the Calendar of Events. However, due to lack of time (and inclination) The Pride cannot, and will not retype flyers, letters, or any other form of paper based communications. All submissions to The Pride must be sent in electronic copy. This both explains the lack of pre-event publication for Mason Weaver, and his position on the front page after his talk on campus. Contrary to your statement that there has been a problem between The Pride and the College Republicans, The Pride has never considered itself as having a problem with the your organization (m fact we sought out contributions from your members). However The Pride does take offense to the derogatory comments leveled by the YAF who denounced The Pride as a 'tabloid,'' and undermined the hard work of the contributing students (a number of whom are Republicans). The Pride notes that you distinguish yourself as separate from the YAF, however, the fact that you were, until recently, listed as the membership chairman of the YAF has also been duly noted. The Pride commends the College Republicans, a fully recognized on-campus organization, in their return to their goal and focus of getting students more involved in the political process. Alicia SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to ThP P v# , . , account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editore s hoSd include dd^ Th number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Author's name may be withheld upon request at the discretio "f h ^ K ^^ ^ • 0rS L e t t e r s contain ing profanity or hate speech will not be printed anonymously but will include the authors full name. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters° ' " Editor Editor Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor Staff Columnist Samantha M. Cahill Lei an a S. A. Naholowaa Cynthia. C. Woodward Madeleine F. Marshall Psyche Fairy All opinions and letters in The Pride represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned edito- rials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account; rather than the individual editors. Display and classified advertising in" The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride California State JJniversity San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6111 Fax: (760)750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �Monday, November 15, 1999 OPINION I f r e ffiribe DEAR EDITORS: CSUSM boasts that it is the first university to open its doors with a Women's Studies program. Imagine my surprise as a new CSUSM student only to find out that our program has not been given even one tenured faculty position in the ten years of its existence. Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the experiences and issues of women past and present, from diverse race, class and cultural backgrounds. As a program it epitomizes the commitment to diversity that the University considers a cornerstone. The most important benefits of a tenured faculty member would be in providing a liaison between the University and the Women's Studies majors and the necessary program development required to insure that the program continues to address the issues facing women in a dynamic global environment. Currently sharing these duties are Co-Chairs, Dr. Linda Shaw and Dr. Jill Watts, who have the added responsibilities of being faculty in other programs. The University's failure t o provide a tenured faculty member f or the Women's Studies program reflects poorly on CSUSM's credibility in its commitment to this program. It is time for CSUSM Hiring Priority Committee to dignify the Women's Studies program by establishing a tenured faculty position. Randi Jerrell V0 • t ' • *' i. % % % * \ . V k v* i: * m % • *V t^ Veterans Day, a federal holiday, saw a high number of children on campus because they had no school but their parents did. I realize this letter may make me an unpopular person on campus, but I believe having minors in a college classroom compromises the learning environment for the entire class. A discussion about children on campus must be initiated. According to CSUSM Policy as listed on the web (http://ww2.csusm.edu/business_serv/206p__Depend_Children_on_Campus.htm), "As a growing campus, CSU San Marcos' facilities are fully utilized, and as a result, it is necessary to limit access to the campus by dependent children who are not currently enrolled CSU San Marcos students." The policy then outlines conditions when students are permitted on campus. One passage states that children shall be "under the direct supervision of their parent or legal guardian who is attending class or work, and is unable to obtain child care for the day. Prior approval by Instructor's or employee's supervisor, or both, is required.'' I empathize with the child-care dilemma of parent-students, but I feel their situation,is no less fair than the situation instructors and fellow classmates are asked to endure when the children become uninvited visitors to the classroom. The "prior approval by Instructor" may often be granted, if asked for at all, in a split-second decision that the instructor is asked to make before taking the final step across the threshold and into t he classroom. The instructor can be placed in the unenviable position of having to choose whether or not to exclude the parent-student and child from class. If allowed in the classroom the child-visitor may adversely affect that day's lecture, or stifle candid classroom discussion, because of attempts to avoid exposing the child-visitor to adult or otherwise sensitive material. I don't have the answer, but I do challenge readers of The Pride to discuss child-care options openly. Perhaps CSUSM's own ASI ("by students f or students") could investigate the feasibility of opening up an hourly day-care service (in addition to the already full ASI Early Learning Center), either on or off campus. Maybe ASI could use one of the vacant o ffice spaces of the Palomar Pomerado Health Services building that sits adjacent to the campus. No one, a parent, a child, instructor, or classmate, should have to "just deal with it." The University Store is very concerned about the conditions under which any product for resale on campus is manufactured or assembled. Therefore, we make every effort to "Buy American" whenever possible. Unfortunately, buying exclusively American is becoming increasingly difficult to do, as ever-increasing numbers of manufacturers go offshore to remain competitive. The University Store, therefore requires every manufacturer to comply with a written code of conduct requiring adherence to minimum employment standards regarding wages, benefits, working hours, overtime, child labor, forced labor, health and safety, nondiscrimination, harassment and abuse, and collective bargaining. Using these guidelines allows us to work with a variety of vendors t o insure that customers are offered the necessary assortment of quality products at competitive prices. We realize that a code of conduct is not a panacea for international labor problems, but we also believe that a code of conduct can be a positive factor toward the ultimate goal of elimination of child labor, sweatshop conditions, and other labor problems. We at the University Store are working diligently to do our part in confronting this very significant human rights issue. B'* * 7 • * * Vv '' ' rt ** • * # # > Mike 3 9-* V f9 * + \ f/ * • r 0t -- 'V » * » / *: 90 7 •» (f'V a We're looking for realy snotty people i vV 't < h DEAR EDITORS: THE UNIVERSITY STORE REQUIRES CODE OF CONDUCT A Response from the University Store to Michelle Jacob *s Opinion Piece "Help Stop Sweatshops'' t ' 4$ ' Ml »* » > s \ I v $% \ * $• t If you have a stuffy nose, we need you! And if you have a cough, sore throat, or runny nose, we want you too. Because if you're coming down with a cold, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical study to evaluate a potential treatment for the common cold. V To qualify, you must call our researchers as soon a s your symptoms appear. m%« If you do qualify, we will compensate you for yourtimeand travel costs. You'll also receive medical evaluations and investigational medications related to the study. I* 4I V. ' • CALL 1-877-STUFFY-1 X j' ' ' / " j' "/ 3 » ' .* '* ' t j j > ( �4 Arts & Entertainment Monday, November 15, 1999 gft e ffirtoe NKEAANIA By Mark Zornes P RIDE STAFF W RITER Dear Psyche Faky, Is it normal for a ^eoipr to feel like s/he has lost attaiiotivation f or c o n t f t ^ g ^ ^ e S ^ l ? I 'm nearly 30 ^ ^ e r 3 1/2 years, 7 s e m e s t e r s ^ ^ l ^ l units, I 've lost t h r u s t f or learning that I o ^ g had.J ^ f e thought of 13 more u p PLUS 2 more s emesteflrof Teaching Credential almost makes throw my hands uj away. I feel helping me build d Lmfwh&Q school has sucked t neJi^Sght out of me. Arid d<&ffgive m ^' the standard "you neda t&fina a b alance/reevaluat^ Vpy goals'' response, either. \ j . Signed, Going Through the Motions to Get a Piece of Paper Hi Going (who knows where), You advise me to not tell you to reevaluate your life, but that's what I tell everyone! I cannot give you back your zest o r passion f or studying and ttfne to my graduation d ates'/This is true, but remifor a moment about how gaiiy ^ ^ | t u d i e d along when arted out. The semesters passed quickly and \P f e U tfyn't seem too unbearI a blex l ou need to recreate that. X |js is your life, right w. School is your life. Life gstscaif c eit doesn't start when that credenssion D on'| f o r g e t / t l ^ ^ M tial is given to you. Either llkni^ make that school-life worth it, W tffip lea|n. or drop out. You must be O n e , ' a w a r e that a school-less life is a s e m ^ ^ g f f a n ^ ^ t necessarily better, though. team oth^i thirigs. \ - ^ f t e r coming full circle (and to a while^you) m^y rediscover, 4 Vhat you don't want to hear), I y oui^zest ( p ^ becoming Ya ) cannot give your life meaning, teacher. Or, you can try to ' i o you need to do that with ate some novelty in your whatever it takes. I sincerely schedule. I have found this to hope that you can recharge be particularly helpful. Take a your energy/zest/passion to class or get involved in a pro- achieve your goals. gram that exposes you to some great art. I took the Indian If you have any question or Dance and Music class at comments for the Psyche CSUSM and I found it very Fairy, please email them to enriching. Yes, I hear you psychefairy @ hotmail.com moaning, " that'd add even The Three or should I say Four Wise Men Deliver Three Kings Film Review Japan has been taken over by monsters, and no, I d on't mean Godzilla. T he c raze o ver! P okemon, o therwise c alled^ " Pocket M onsters" in J apan,| began airing on Fox t elevision! in 1998 and s wiftly collected fans of all ages. The merchan-l dise spreads f rom the Pokemon Game Boy games to Pokemon toys, Pokemon clothing, Pokemon c artoons and even Pokemon snack food. You c an't go anywhere in Japan withoutg running into Pokemon, and now,1 i t's taking over A merica. A s Pokemon m adness spreads across America, p layers are beginning to realize that the Red and Blue Pokemon Nintendo; Game Boy games are j ust the beginning. So welcome to the world of Pokemon, but what is a Pokemon, you ask? "Pokemon are incredible creatures that share the world with h umans," says P rofessor Oak, t he l eading authority on these monsters. "There are currently 150 documented species of P okemon." And your incredible task is to capture, train, and fight See POKEMON Pg. 6 toy M t y a Cynthia C. Woodward P RIDE STAFF W RITER By Mark Zornes P RIDE STAFF WRITER Three Kings is definitely a bizarre film but also one of the y ear's b est This movie has some really great action mixed with some weird political humor. The movie takes place at the end of the Gulf War of 1991 Operation Desert Storm. "Are we shooting?" the movie's first words set the pace. The w ar's truce confuses the soldiers that a guy waving a white flag gets his head shot off in the misunderstanding. Later, three U.S. soldiers find an Iraqi with a piece of paper embedded in an orifice of the bottom. An officer issues a rubber glove and tells a private to pull it out. The map shows the location of gold bullion looted f rom Kuwait by Saddam Hussein's troops and buried in a secret bunker. The three soldiers are Sgt. Troy Barlow (Mark Wahlberg), Chief Elgin (Ice Cube) and Pvt. Conrad Vig (Spike Jonze). Sgt. Maj. Archie Gates (George Clooney), a Special Forces veteran who stumbles onto the three soldiers decides on the spot to lead them on an unauthorized mission to steal the treasure. This embarks the movie on a wild extraordinary ride through the desert in search of the gold. Meanwhile, Adriana Cruz, played by Nora Dunn as a driven journalist who just wants a story at any cost follows the men on their escapade. She adds a lot of the parody comedy that the film seems to embellish. Most movies show bodies being hit by bullets and blood splattering out of them, but this one sends the camera inside to show a bullet cavity filling up with bile. It is a great piece of work and is just one reason why this movie is so incredible. Also, cameraman Newton Thomas Sigel uses a grainy, bleached style that gives this movie its identity and is like nothing most viewers have seen on film. A political undertone thrives all through the film. It is pure irony that while Iraqis kill Iraqis the American gold thieves prosper from their anguish. Getting the gold was easy and getting it out of Kuwait posed some troublesome problems f or the sol- "It was better than the first one. I already knew the characters, and it was more excitinger and more funnier." diers, but through the misery —Cameron, age 10 and despair they find it in their hearts to become the "four wise I defer to the expert. men." Go see this movie in the theaters before it goes to rental, Toy Story 2 takes us back to Andy's room, where-familiar toys come but this movie is not for the faint alive and speak in far cleverer and hipper fashion than most of us can of hearts. muster. Complete with stenciled stars on the walls, Andy's suburbanheavenly room offers a window view to the street, so the toys can look Sgt. Maj. Archie Gates: George longingly at the requisite minivan as it pulls into and out of the driveway. The window also overlooks the next door neighbors' house, but Clooney those of you who fondly remember the wickedly wonderful Sid from Sgt. Troy Barlow: Mark the first Toy Story will be disappointed. Sid has reformed, or moved Wahlberg away, or suffered some other cartoon catastrophe. Instead, this time the Chief: Ice Cube toys' archenemy is Al, a small time toy dealer who dresses in a chickConrad Vig: Spike Jonze en suit to hawk his toys. Al kidnaps Woody (the voice of Tom Hanks), Adriana Cruz: Nora Dunn and the other toys must journey to and through a toy store to rescue Written and directed by David him. O.Russell. Toy Story 2 suffers the same fate as most "part two" movies; much Running time: 115 minutes. of the first Toy Story's charm came from the surprise of seeing an animated version of Mr. Potato Head walking,and talking. Toy Story 2 also Rated R lacks the story development of the original movie. Toy Story offered the viewer insight into the imaginary worlds of two young boys, the emotionally healthy Andy, and the emotionally twisted Sid. The implied horror of Sid's psyche was far scarier, and far more real, than a toy kidnapping can ever hope to be. There are few surprises in Toy Story 2. You can pretty much predict the plot every step of the way. But what is tedious for me can be fabulous f or a 10-year-old child. My son loved the movie. The computer-generated animation is still impressive, and there are lively moments sprinkled throughout—like when a bevy of Barbie dolls dance to music a la Beach Blanket Bingo. The characters are still lovable, and hip enough to coax lots of laughs. Compared to many movies targeted for children, Toy Story 2 didn't bore me, at least. I recommend you go, but take a child. Opens Thanksgiving, Rated PG �CSUSM Swansea, Wales GSUSM London, England Immunization Adrienne Lopez Lisa Morgan Student Health Services (SHS) is holding free MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) Shot Clinics for students born after January 1, 1957 and who need to satisfy the CSU-wide immunization requirement before the beginning of their second term. Students who have not provided proof of prior immunization to SHS will have an "I-hold" placed on their record and will not be able to register for Spring classes until satisfying the CSU requirement. I am attending the University of Wales at Swansea, which is a campus that holds about 11,000. The academic system here varies a bit from what I 've been used to at CSUSM. Here, they require 3 years of study and the fourth year is considered graduate work. I am taking four* classes that extend throughout the year. This system is exciting for me because it allows me an opportunity to study a few subjects in depth. The classes do cover a lot of material, but the material is more focused. I get to learn more about my field of study, instead of a little about everything. Although you can take classes outside your major, in Wales there is really no such thing as general education. Also, the whole atmosphere is a bit more relaxed. There is a lot of competition to get into universities, so the students seem to take their positions and studying a bit more seriously. D on't get me wrong, people still want to have f un, however they d on't take their roles f or granted. Students are expected to do a great deal of independent study. For example, f or one literature class I have a suggested reading list of 10 to 20 books. I am not expected to read them all, but they are available to me when I go to write my papers. In most departments two papers are due—one at Christmas break and one at the end of the year in May. Most visiting students d on't have to sit for exams in June, but are graded by merit of their two essays. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM: The educational system here surprised me, but not because it is so difficult. What surprised me was that I only spend six hours per week in class. I have three classes this semester, which is the equivalent of 17 U.S. units. Most of my time is spent on independent reading. Since I am here studying British Literature, my classes require me to read at least one novel per week. The grading procedures are tough getting used to, too. There are no tests and* no quizzes in these classes. My grades will be based on a single essay ttfat is due on the last day of each class. Sometimes a group presentation or smaller essay will make up 20% of the grade, but that situation is very rare. Talking about breaks, we get a month off f or Christmas and a month off for Easter!!!! Can you imagine. That is a nice chunk of time. One drawback, though— papers are due as soon as you arrive back f rom the Christmas holiday. There is great deal to do and see, not only in Southern Wales but in all of Europe. Southern Wales boasts the largest number of Castles in Britain, and the most beautiful rugged coastlines. Wales also has two major national parks featuring green countryside and breathtaking mountain top views. You can get away for a weekend or longer if you wish. As a Southern California girl, I must say I have been adjusting fairly well to my new surroundings. I have even begun watching Rugby, which is a big pastime here in the pubs. Even if beer drinking is not your f avorite, hobby, there is an overwhelming number of activities and clubs to choose from. The Welsh people are incredibly nice, as are many of my fellow international students. There are visiting students f rom all over the world: Africa, Germany, Denmark, Holland, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, India, and Japan. TRAVEL: Travelling around Europe is something I had always dreamed about but never had the opportunity to do. This program has given me a chance to see not only the major sights that everyone knows, but the less well-known places that are just as beautiful. My first day trip was to York, where I saw the moors and the ancient city that includes the oldest cathedral in Europe. Last weekend I took a 2-day trip to Liverpool f or my birthday. Although most of the tourists were there f or all the Beatles tours and museums, the city of Liverpool i s an architect's dream—it is a beautiful city. I have a f ew more trips planned, including visits to Edinburgh and Amsterdam. Many people have asked me why I came here. They cannot understand why I chose to study literature when I am a liberal studies major planning to be an elementary school teacher. Well, my answer is that since the educational systems are so different, I decided to study in my special field- Literature and Writing Studies. I chose England, not because I already knew the language, but because there is no better place to learn about British literature. Also, it was the least expensive program available to me. SIMILARITIES BETWEEN ENGLAND AND AMERICA: As soon as I stepped off the train and met the girl f rom the university who picked me up, I noticed she was eating a Snickers bar, drinking bottled water, and wearing a t-shirt printed with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" on it. When we got into the car, the radio was playing songs by all American bands. It was as if I had never l eft California. But eventually I saw the big differences and I 'm learning to live with them, Now t hat you've gotten into c ollege By Mike Spangler P RIDE STAFF W RITER Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (German Measles) are commonly known as childhood diseases that can be spread from person to person through the air. When viewed as a group these diseases can cause anything from a runny nose to meningitis to birth defects and, in rare instances, death. Literature from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services suggests children should get two doses of the MMR vaccine after they have reached one year of age. The doses need to be separated by at least 28 days but are preferably given three to five years apart. The official Vaccine Information Statement also states that people "who have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin, the antibiotic neomycin, or a previous dose of MMR vaccine" should not get MMR vaccine. Students claiming exemption for medical reasons must provide a letter from a physician to SHS. Student exemption from immunization is also allowed for religious or personal beliefs. By choosing to sign the exemption document and removing their I-hold from their record, students acknowledge "that in case of an outbreak of measles [the student] may be temporarily excluded from classes." The dates for the free walk-in clinics are: •WW HBliim H nNHHI Tuesday, November 16 9 :00am- 11:00am & 1:00pm - 4:00pm ' rr I md'rnn, w r t , be; Wednesday, November 17th 1:00pm-4:00pm taJngq^tars Monday, November 22 9:00am- 11:00am & 1:00pm - 4:00pm web s ite^wwwJfiroadsinc.org MflM You got t his f ar. Now go f arther INROADS The clinics are held at Student Health Services at the Palomar Pomerado Health Services Building located off-campus at 120 Craven Road, suite 100. For more information call (760) 750-4915. �Wtje ffirtbe Collegiate Parents and their Children By Marcia Schaefer for The Pride If the academic demands at CSUSM a ren't challenging enough—try juggling papers and projects in between raising kids and supporting a family. The student-parents of CSUSM have mastered the art of multi-tasking and offer some creative solutions to common problems. minute interval during the day: waiting in line, early f or an appointment or early f or class. Read while the kids play on the j ungle gym at their favorite restaurant. Four 15-minute intervals add up—do the math. emergency, even if it means staying home from work. The work place is becoming more sensitive to family sick days taken by both fathers and mothers. * Be creative with sleep patterns, Take a nap with the kids so you can stay up later to study. Or, take a one-hour nap when the kids go to bed so y ou'll f eel refreshed f or that nine-to-midnight study block. * In case your mother never told you—wash your hands! Everyone benefits from regular hand washing, especially kids in school who pass all diseases known to humankind to each other and to their parents. Wash before meals, after using campus computers, a fter social gatherings and (please) after using the restroom. Laugh if you will; germs are invisible to the naked eye, but they pack a punch. On a typical day, the student runs up the stairs from the Caesar Chavez parking lot, while punching numbers on the cell phone. S/he is late for class, the baby-sitter called in sick, the three-yearold has an ear infection, the * Bring a book and a book light teenager forgot the soccer to the moyie theater when you clothes, and the eight-to-ten- take the kids to see "Tarzan" for page paper due today is still the third time. warm from the printer. "If I only had t o worry about school, my 2) Baby-sitting life would be so easy," the student says. Even when the * Start a baby-sitting co-op with machine of l ife hums along other student-parents. Co-ops smoothly, making reliable child' can be as formal or informal as care arrangements fqr class and desired. If other student-parents study time continues to rate as are recruited, the group will be the number one concern. Savvy more empathic to the unique student-parents offer tips for suc- problems that face both students cess: and parents. 1) Be creative In finding Study Time * Designate study time as well as class time when making child care arrangements. Hold firm and d on't cave i n when something competes for the time slot. * Bring reading material everywhere you go. Use every 15- 3) Sickness Prevention POKEMON Cont. From Pg. 4 kind of cards. Your Pokemon cards, Evolution cards, and with all of them! I t's not easy, Trainer cards come in f our difbut once you get the hang of it, ferent varieties: common cards y ou'll know exactly which are marked in the bottom rightPokemon to choose f or a battle. hand corner with a clear On your way to the top, y ou'll square. U ncommon c ards are p erfect your skills by using m arked with a • , and r are your Pokemon to fight against cards are marked with a other Pokemon trainers. Each In addition, some rare cards are Pokemon has its own special printed using holographic foil. fighting abilities. Though they These " holo" c ards are the come in many shapes and sizes, hardest to catch and collect. If even the smallest Pokemon can y ou're mostly i nterested in launch a f ierce attack. Some playing* there are always good cards appearing in all levels of commonality. Many of t he most popular Pokemon - such as P ikachu, C hannander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur - are common cards. T his e nsures that players who buy different amounts of cards can still play and have a f un and f air game. * Some parents recommend Echinacea, an herbal supplement available in health food stores, which is believed to boost the immune system. * Consider getting a flu shot. 4) Above all, don't sweat the small stuff. * Pre-arrange with a relative or trusted friend to baby-sit your child on a mild sick day. These are days when the child has a running nose or cough and is too sick to be around other kids, but is otherwise active. Literature and Writing student Jayne Braeman says, "Do what needs to be done. Learn to let other things go. I 'm not as perfect as the 1950's housewife, but they didn't get to go to school." * Take advantage of a supportive spouse who is willing to pinch-hit by baby-sitting in an Good advice, parents! Watching you succeed is an inspiration to all. Pokemon grow, o r evolve, into even more powerful creatures. In the Pokemon trading card game released by Wizards of t he Coast, Inc., one of your goals is to collect each of the cards, similar to^ypur goal of collecting each of the Pokemon in the Game Boy game. Not all Pokemon cards are easy t o catch. The Energy cards are the most basic and most common Players hold their cards and can play any card. In order to attack, Pokemon need energy cards attached to them, and the more p owerful the attack, the m ore energy y ou'll n eed attached to that Pokemon f or it to use the attack. You only have one Pokemon, called the active P okemon, f ighting at a t ime. Other P okemon w ait on the bench, ready to j oin in if the active P okemon l eaves t he f ight. Your active P okemon f ights directly against y our o pponent's active P okemon; you win by K nocking " Out" your o pponent's P okemons. Good l uck f uture P okemon players and d on't blame m e if you spend your life savings on this current f ad! The Great American Smokeout Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER Are you one of those students who can't wait for class to end so you can smoke a cigarette? Have you ever wished you could quit smoking? Those smokers who want to quit will find support on Thursday, November 18, when the Great American Smokeout takes place nationwide. The Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society since 1977, is intended to help people to quit by encouraging them to stop smoking for just one day. The Peer Education and Support Program at CSUSM will stage an event at Founder's Plaza from 9:00am - 2:00pm which will include giveaways, smoking cessation ideas, and a video presentation. Although a great deal of support will be available for the Smokeout, CSUSM Health Services o ffers help to people who want to quit smoking at any time. Health Educator Susan Pool Carman offers suggestions to help people give up tobacco. In addition to using nicotine substitutes such as patches or gum to ease the transition, Carman suggests getting plenty of exercise and drinking lots of fluids. Finding something to keep the hands busy can help to break the habit, she said. Finally, forming a support system of non-smokers and temporarily avoiding people who smoke can help a person successfully quit smoking, she said. Smoking is actually on the rise among teenagers and young adults, according to the American Cancer Society, even though the evidence continues to mount that Carman suggests that choosing an optimum time to quit can increase chances for success. Trying to quit during times of extreme stress can be difficult, she said. Keep in mind, however, that "there's no perfect time to quit smoking." Choosing a time of transition, for example, when acquiring a new car or a new apartment, can actually help to break the habit, she said. "Sometimes a new environment can make a difference." ' Whether to quit gradually or abruptly depends on the smoker and the extent of the habit, Carman said. Those with heavy smoking habits may want to consider the gradual approach. For anyone planning to quit "cold turkey," Carman suggests selecting a "quit date" in advance and using the interim time to cut down and plan strategies to deal with the stress of giving up tobacco. smoking is a deadly habit. "People think they're immortal," said Lisa Kunschick, Chair of the Great American Smokeout event at CSUSM. Cigarettes kill more Americans than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, murders, suicides, drugs, and fires combined, according to the ACS. Nevertheless, more than one mil- lion children will start smoking this year, and one-third of them will die as a direct result of their addiction. Besides the health risk, another incentive to quit smoking is the cost of cigarettes, which are becoming prohibitively expensive. The California Department of Health Services tries to encourage people to quit by showing them what they could buy if the money spent on cigarettes were available for other things. Going without cigarettes for one week will buy a new CD, and going without cigarettes f or one month will buy two concert tickets. A person who quits smoking for one year could purchase a trip for two to Hawaii! Many people begin smoking in the military, Carman said, or as the result of peer pressure from friends. Whether a person starts smoking in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, for whatever reason, no one plans on becoming addicted. Few people envision themselves the victim of a pack-aday habit, either. Carman shakes her head. "Somewhere between one and twenty cigarettes it becomes an addiction." For those people struggling with the desire to quit smoking, and for anyone dealing with the stress of upcoming finals and the holiday season, the Peer Education and Support Program is presenting a workshop on stress management called " Don't Let Your Holidays Be a Turkey." The workshop takes place on Monday, November 22 f rom Noon 1:00pm in UH 237. In addition to offering techniques f or stress management and relaxation, refreshments will be served, and there will be a drawing to win a gift certificate for a f ree turkey dinner or other groceries. Students can enter the drawing during the Great American Smokeout event or at the workshop. Another opportunity for relaxation and stress relief exists at Student Health Services. The "Alpha Chair" is a comfortable egg-shaped chair in a private room where the student can view relaxing videos or listen to music. The Alpha Chair is available by appointment only - call 750-4910 to schedule. �SENATE Cont. From Pg. 1 laborative research projects of faculty and students, and participation in the All-University Writing Requirement. Resolution affirming research/creative activity as an essential element of faculty work. Bud M onis, Academic Senator, COAS Whereas scholarship/creative activity is one of the core values of our university and is featured prominently in-the mission s tatements of t he C SU and CSUSM, and Whereas there is a longstanding tradition of support f or scholarship on campus, and Whereas f aculty i nvolvement i n research and c reative a ctivities p rovides o pportunities f or s tudents t o become involved in them, and Whereas research grants can provide resources to promote all variety of student centered programs and activities, and SMOKERS Cont. From Pg. 2 Whereas faculty members who undergo r etention, p romotion, and t enure actions, as well as SSI and FMI determinations, regularly account f or their scholarship and creative activities and these activities may be critical in per sonnel actions, and Whereas CSUSM faculty have demonstrated that we can engage in a reason able l evel of i nvolvement in r esearch/creative activities and also teach an ample number of students at times students prefer, Be it Resolved: that the A cademic Senate of California State University San Marcos calls upon the President and Vice President of A cademic A ffairs t o clearly and unequivocally acknowledge the centrality of scholarship/creative activity to the university mission. Further, the Senate urges them to propose a comprehensive and valid means of accounting f or faculty workload that encompasses the f ull range of critical contributions faculty make to the institution, including scholarship and creative activity. Pain, fear and love filled my whole being for this cousin who had endured, so much suffering in the past year. During her short visit, she taught me a new version of Canasta and we laughed and reminisced about all the good times we had shared. We looked at family pictures and reconstructed the day and where the photo was taken. We remembered the family reunions when her parents and all of the numerous aunts and uncles were still alive. I cooked my favorite recipes for her but she would take a few bites and say she couldn't eat anymore. She lived on cans of a high protein, whole food drink. She rested several times a day. I gave her my 'positive thinking bear' that would say "I love you" and "You are a good person" when she pushed a button in its back. I kept my bedroom door open at night so I could s ee her across the hallway. One night I saw her hold the bear up and I heard her say, "I love you, too." Soon it was time for her to f ly to Phoenix to visit her two sisters. She told me that she still had hope f or recovery, but if the cancer returned, she would not go through any more treatment. She told me, "Everything is in order. I 'm ready, June." The cancer did return and she passed away several months later. There are times when I come across a great recipe and think, " I'll send this to Dode." She loved to cook and eat. She was a God-fearing woman who loved life, but she also loved smoking. She paid for that love with her life. I miss you, Dode. If you' ve thought about giving up cigarettes, please try it today. It won't be easy, but the reward will be great. MERINO Cont. From Pg. 1 time three men b roke i nto h er Florida home while she was there. Fortunately f or her, a n eighbor came to her assistance and she was not injured. She stressed the importance of gun control so that our children can have a brighter future. Merino taught Spanish Literature f or five years at Florida State University b efore returning to her native Leon, Spain, three years ago. F or t he past t hree y ears s he h as b een w orking f or the N ational Department of Education in Spain and as editor of a local magazine. She has written over 70 articles and has published six books of poetry. Her books have been translated in French and Italian, and more recently three of her p oems h ave b een translated i nto C hinese. She expressed a great interest in Latin A merican writers and says her favorite American writer is Edgar Alan Poe. Her works will soon be available in the campus library. M erino's books: Demonio Contra Arcangel (1999), Antologia Poetica.La Dama De La Galerna ( 1999), Poemas Del Claustro (1992), Halcon Herido (1992), Baladas Del Abismo (1989) and Viaje a I Interior (1986 & 1998). CSUSM Track Team Regional Best By Imani Rupert P RIDE STAFF WRITER 'Proof that C SUSM needs more $$' (Anonymous Submission) R J ^ I E I LI E LX L L IE S ^ T J P RIZE I N E T H I C S ESSAY CONTEST 2000 SUGGESTED TOPICS • At t he b eginning of t he t hird m illennium, w hat ethical issue c oncerns you t he most a nd what c oncrete proposals w ould you m ake t o d eal with it? • T he 20th c entury p roduced u nprecedented violence: t he H olocaust, "ethnic cleansing," a nd g enocide. W hat a ction m ust b e taken t o p revent t he 21st c entury f rom r epeating t he mistakes of t he past? + W hat is t he m ost p rofound m oral d ilemma you have p ersonally e xperienced a nd w hat h as t he e xperience t aught you a bout ethics? In only its f irst year of existence the CSUSM track team has proven they are the b est. In the Saturday, November 6 NAIA Regional meet in Seattle both CSUSM m en's and w omen's t eams finished in first p lace. T he R egional meet victory ensured the track t eams a spot in the N AIA national meet that will take place on N ovember 20 in K enosha, Wisconsin. What began as a travesty f or Simon Frasier University, a team f rom Canada, turned out to be a wondrous help to the f emale r unners. T he Canadians' third best runner went the wrong way on the track, and added about a minute to her time. The runners of CSUSM took advantage of this situation, and won a victory f or the team. By the end of the meet, the women's track team won the meet with 11 p oints o ver Simon Frasier University. W hen asked a bout t he t eam's p erformance, c oach Steve Scott said, " When dealing with the t eam and cross c ountry; very seldom do you h ave everyone running their best on their same day. T his is precisely what h appened. T hat's what enabled u s to m ake it to n ationals." Some r unners shaved a minute or more off of their best time. Marcus Chandler was second in the 5.1-mile race with a time of 25 minutes and 48 seconds. Ken N wadika finished 14th at 27:35. Both Chandler arid Nwadika beat their previous times by over a m inute. R enee M acDonald finished third overall in the 3.1-mile race and ran 18:54. T his w as h er l ifetime b est. C amille Willborn finished 15th at 20:24, running under t wenty-one m inutes f or t he first time, and beat her personal r ecord. C laris F ernandez, w ho has b een injured f or two weeks, ran a 19:08 and finished second on the team. Others on the team are: Ross Dammann, David Kloz, O kwara R aura, E ric E strada, Jason McKlevey, Fredia Skarin, Lorena Reyes, and Nina Tornquist. Look f or Steve Scott in the magazine Running World. He had a photo shoot a couple of w eeks ago and t he article should be out anytime. ELIGIBILITY: FULL-TIME JUNIOR AND SENIOR UNDERGRADUATES DEADLINE: JANUARY 21, 2 000 Please note that essay contest entry procedures have changed this year. Any interested professor may now act as a Faculty Sponsor, and each student must submit a Faculty Sponsor Form along with his or her essay, a Student Entry Form, and verification of eligibility. A maximum of two entries from any one professor per contest year will be accepted. The college or university is no longer required to have an official coordinator for the contest; however, your campus may have, or zdish to establish, an internal set of guidelines. FIRST PRIZE: $5,000 SECOND PRIZE: $2,500 THIRD PRIZE: $1,500 TWO HONORABLE MENTIONS: $ 500 EACH ENTRY FORM AND DETAILED GUIDELINES Available online at www.eliewieselfoundation.org, o r by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: T he Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics T he Elie Wiesel Foundation f or Humanity 380 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor • New York, NY 10017 T elephone: 212.490.7777 O kwaro R aura / The Pride �Bree Tinney Needed C S U S AN M A R C O S C A L E N D A R O F EVENTS Words to Live by November 1 5,1999 Friday, November 1 9,1999 June Hodges S tudy A broad I nformational Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm Commons 206 Fred Benedetti and Jiri Svoboda Concert Acclaimed guitarists perform at CSU San Marcos. Their music is a unique hybrid of classical, flamenco n ouveau, Slavic and Middle eastern styles. Tickets are now available at the University Store. Admission is $3 f or students and alumni with CSUSM identification and f or senior citizens, $5 f or the general public. Children under 12 are admitted free. 7:00pm Academic Hall 102 Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage. Robert Louis Stevenson Tuesday, November 1 6,1999 Where all think alike, no o ne thinks very much. Walter Lippman You can destroy your now by worrying about tomorrow. J anisJoplin T he b est way t o w ipe out a friendship is to sponge on it. S. J. Gudge N othing on earth consumes a [person] man more quickly than the passion of resentment. Friedrich Nietzsche Study A broad I nformational Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm Commons 206 "ESPN Race of the M onth" Program ESPN will broadcast a s egment on Steve Scott and the CSUSM cross country team. It is set f or broadcast on Tuesday, 11/16 at 10:00am and Thursday, 11/25 at 1:00am More details are available f rom Steve Scott (x7105) or Debbie Dale (x7100) Thursday, November 1 8,1999 When you win, nothing hurts. J oeNamath I will speak ill of no [person] m an,.. .and speak all the good I know of everybody. Benjamin Franklin Great American Smokeout 9 :00am-2:00pm Founder's Plaza Anime Showing 4:30pm - 10:00pm U H 373 Monday, November 2 2,1999 CSUSM Technology Fair The Tech Fair is open to the public. Light r efreshments will b e served. Faculty members will be showing how they u se t he Internet t o supplement their teaching efforts with web pages, email, chat r ooms, streaming media and other innovative techniques. Also demonstatrated are digital cameras, or videoconferencing, and G eographical I nformation Systems (GIS). If you h ave some application of technology that you think would be useful f or others to see, please contact C huck Allen at 7504783. 1 1:00am-2:00pm Commons 206. Man-made vs. God-made. Auction Items Miriam Schustack's "Notable B ooks" Display now at the library u ntil the end of November. The Bree Tinney Memorial Electronic Auction is right around the corner! We need donated items for the auction, which will take place December 6 through 16th. Past auction items have included crafts, lessons, art, books, food, poetry, and baby-sitting. Noon - 1:00pm How to donate auction items: Advising Week Workshops Description: Faculty A dvisors will p resent i nformation about the different majors. Staff advisors will assist students in course selection f or t he Spring Semester. These advising workshops are scheduled by major on the following dates: 15th A CD418 - Sociology - Psychology - Social Science - Political Science ONE Fill out the form at *Tittp://wwwxsusm.edu/auction*" This will post the information about your donation. Describe your donated item or service (a couple of sentences highlighting what is unique or valuable about your item will increase the bidding interest ). If you prefer, you may e-mail the information to Eugenia Villamarin rather than filling out the form. 16th A CD418 - Biology - Chemistry - Biochemistry - Computer Science - Mathematics TWO Bring Eugenia Villamarin your auction item(s); a photo of the item will appear on the web page. If you wish to donate a service, Eugenia will design an appropriate certificate. You can reach Eugenia at CRA 1222, x 4 826, or eugenia @ mailhost 1 .csusm.edu How the auction works: 17th A CD418 - Liberal Studies' 18th A CD418 - Pre-business - Economics 19th A CD418 - Communications - Human Development - History - Literature & Writing - Undeclared The auction is conducted via the web(http://www.csusm.edu/ auction). The auction items will be on display both on the web page and in the Library. The web page will accept bids beginning Monday December 6 at NOON, and bidding will be frozen on Thursday' December 16th at NOON. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Academic Senate Associated Students (ASI ) fees Associated Students (ASI) fall 1999 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/f1021960662c474842272e209827c4cd.pdf a25a5f1137c94c410b9933d03eaacd41 PDF Text Text http: / / www.csusm.edu/ pride/ California State University, San Marcos On Air with Upward Bound V ol. Y D N o . 1 2/ Monday, November 22, 1999 National Smokeout Day Leiana Naholowaa P RIDE STAFF W RITER CSUSM's Upward Bound (UB) outreach program was highlighted in "North County at Large," a radio program for 92.1 FM (KFSD) and 1450 AM (KSPA), on Sunday, November 14 at 10:00pm. Program Coordinator Marsha Gable, Fallbrook High School student Stephanie Opatik, her parents, and UB alumnus/CSUSM undergraduate student Anthony Lastrape, spoke on behalf of the Upward Bound program for the discussion. Radio host and interviewer Ken Leighton was described by Gable as "very supportive, interested, and excited about the work we do for 55 kids in North County." Although the UB segment was broadcast on a Sunday, the actual interview was pre-recorded on Thursday night, November 11. Peter Miranda, a s tudent at El Camino High School, arrived too late f or the "North County at Large" show but just in time for a spontaneous live broadcast. At 8:00pm, the Upward Bound troupe were recorded live for ten minutes on AM 1000 (KCEO). Gable said she was "nervous," but the experience was "fun and successful." The Upward Bound Program hosted at CSUSM provides outreach and retention services to eight target high schools in IN THIS ISSUE . . J azz Band......... Phantom of the Opera Film: James Bond Dogma PRIDE EDITOR The Great American Smokeout, an event that encourages smokers to quit for the day (and permanently), was celebrated at CSU San Marcos on Thursday, November 18 in Founder's Plaza. Peer Education and Support (PEAS), an official d ub on campus, had coordinated the event and invited Kaiser Permanente, Palomar Pomerado Hospital, and UCSD to the cam-' pus. The organization of nine students, which includes PEAS Peer Educator Karyn Harmon, oversaw the organization of tables and distribution of information and literature. "We've had a lot of people stop by - a lot of smokers and a few people who have quit for the day," stated Karyn. The American Cancer Society provided pamphlets, flyers, and banners for the Smokeout. Their videotape "Advertising: How Does it Rate?" played on a television monitor and showed 14 different no smoking commercials and ads that were funded by the state of California. Although unable to attend the event, UCSD Medical Center supplied CSUSM with "You Can Take Charge" cards that offered a I-8OO-NO-BUTTS smoker's helpline. A giant cigarette constructed by the PEAS members blew a stream of smoke to crowds of passing students while smokers and volunteers alike met face to face over help materials. During their free noontime barbecue in front of the Dome, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) sent students to the Smokeout event by advertising signs for free drinks up at the Smokeout table. Dr. Michelle Boutte Burke is the advisor for Peer Education and Support, a club affiliated 2-3 4 AIDS Awareness............. 5 Ergonomics F errer. Mission S tatement Yantai University HCDS 6 Aztec Shops C ross-Country Biotechnology 7 Calendar. Classifieds 8 CSUSM MEChA Holds 2nd High School Conference with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS provides Boutte Burke with the time to conduct training in health-related issues, f ulfill her role as advisor, and teach as an adjunct faculty member for the Department of Psychology. Dr. Boutte Burke marvelled at the success of the Smokeout event and stated that resources were taken from many different places and tailored to specifically target smokers. The Department of Student and SMOKEOUT Cont. pg. 3 Cynthia Woodward By Ricardo Favela for The Pride See UPWARD BOUND Pg. 8 Opinion Leiana Naholowaa PRIDE STAFF W RITER Under the slogan of, "Continuing the struggle into the 21st century. Hasta la victoria siempre (Until victory, always)," last Saturday, November 13th, CSUSM MEChA held its 2nd High School Youth Conference. Students from San Diego State University and over 50 students from high schools came from' all over the North County of San Diego, including San Marcos, Poway, Fallbrook, and Vista. The conference, first held two years ago, focused on education and.political/community activism as a means to motivate students to continue in their studies in the university. This objective was promoted by student speaker Flora Aguina, as well as keynote speaker and community activist, Ismael Avilez, who is currently heading an organization of parents struggling to get a bilingual and adequate education for their children in the school districts. Along with motivational speakers, the event provided workshops for the students such as "The Chicano Movement" (which covered the Chicano Movement of the past and what it is today); "Raza in college" (a workshop that allowed f or the high school students to learn about college life from See MEChA Pg. Pg. 7 Dumpster Diving at CSUSM CSUSM resurrected its Dumpster Dive came from sev"Dumpster Diye" on Monday, eral areas around campus. At November 11, in honor of the least half of the trash was colnationally recognized "America lected from the public areas of Recycles Day." The Dumpster the university. Dive (not really in a Dumpster The -'student trash," as and not really a "dive") pitted Facilities worker Carl Hanson teams of dedicated waste recy- called it, was composed of clers against each other as they many recyclable items. An raced through bags of trash, abundance of paper products, looking for recyclable items. plastic bottles, and aluminum The aim of the event, hosted by cans came from the student Facilities Services, was to make trash. In contrast, waste collectthe campus community aware ed from classroom and adminthat each day much of what gets istrative areas of the campus thrown away can be recycled yielded trash composed mainly for future use. Within minutes of starting the "dive," recyclers armed in protective goggles and gloves, and carrying long aluminum "trash grabbers," filled colorcoded bins to overflowing with recyclable waste. The teams sorted paper goods, recyclable plastics, and aluminum cans into large piles for future recycling. True trash, like "icky" food waste or unrecyclable plastic, was disposed of in trash cans located to the side of the event. For the most part, however, the trash collected from the university was made up of recyclable items. The half-hour long event resulted in a visual reminder to recycle, rather than throw away. The trash collected for the CSUSM's Dumpster Dive. of discarded paper. Almost all of the paper was suitable for recycling. Participants in the Dumpster Dive fueled up before the event with a free pizza lunch, provided by Facilities. Other activities that marked the day included a game where participants guessed the weight of bales made from recyclable waste. Prizes, including Edwards Cinema movie tickets, were awarded to the winners. �2 OPINION Monday, November 22, 1999 qflfle fflrtbe Dear Editors: RESPONSE TO THE UNIVERSITY STORE I've held my peace as long as possible. It is time for someone to voice dissatisfaction with the administration of CSUSM, The Pride, and the entire Cal State college system. This past Thursday 11-11-99 was Veteran's Day. There was nothing about it in the newspaper. There were no planned activities by the administration. There wasn't even an acknowledgment by the school in any way to honor the veterans except for the appearance of a few students wearing items that identified them as veterans. It is disgraceful that the Cal State college system has as its policy one that refuses to acknowledge the most multi-cultural organization in this country- the United States military. This is especially true f or CSUSM, which prides itself on being founded on multi-cultural principles. Nowhere in this country is there an organization more integrated in gender, ethnicity, and wide-ranging belief systems. There are three flag poles in front of the campus, two are always flying a flag. Hie third stands empty the majority of the time, Would it have been a harmful gesture of respect for the administration to have flown a POW-MIA flag from this standard in recognition of the service of veterans? There are a number of veterans at CSUSM who are students. I 'm sure there are a number of faculty that are veterans, though for some reason they don't wish to acknowledge it. While most other groups have their special celebrations and designated awareness days, weeks and months, and the system ensures that these are advertised and supported, the veteran has one day a year designated to honor her/him. It is shameful that the CSUSM administration is so blatantly neglectful. Remember, without the veterans, none of you would have this campus, your educational opportunities, nor your job. I was very happy to see the prompt response by the University Store. I think this demonstrates how our administration seems to have a genuine concern about this important issue of labor rights, However, I was hoping that the response would have been more specific. Respectfully, R. D. Hawkins Dear Editors: In response to your Editors' Response in the last issue of The Pride, I believe it is important to clarify some errors that your staff had made while addressing the College Republicans. h The Pride said: "Contrary to your statement that there has been a problem between The Pride and the College Republicans..." My statement never included the word problem as I, like you, do not consider the College Republicans as having a problem with The Pride paper. I did say, "I aip not happy about the recent happenings that have been taking place..." Happenings do not necessarily equate to problems. 2. The Pride said: "you were, until recently, listed as the Membership Chairman of the YAF..." I was the Membership Director, not Chairman. Minor mistake, but nevertheless could be easily misconstrued as me being the Chairman. Thank you for taking note in that I am no longer a member of YAF. 3. As the Chairman of the College Republicans, I respectfully ask that when The Pride Editors are handling disputes in which they have with other student organizations, that they do not attempt to refute their problems in the same Editors' Response that is directed to the College Republicans. It would be greatly appreciated if you would handle your disputes in separate articles. Thank you for your time, MikeSannella Chairman CSUSM College Republicans r 1 Consider Your Pride! gj Enroll in LTWR 316/COMM316 6:00pm - 8:50pm Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:50pm Thursday Be A Pride Staff Writer k In order for students to be sure we are not buying sweatshop garments in our bookstore, we need to know what code of conduct is required. Not only do we need the details of that code, but we also need to know who monitors and enforces the code, In addition, we need to know the factory locations of the companies who supply our University Store. There are good reasons why those last few details are important/First of all, there are companies who create codes of conduct which are not acceptable. In El Salvador, for instance, a one day "living wage" (which determined how much sweatshop employees were going to be paid) was based on calculating half the price of food for one day. That's it. No clothing. No shelter. No transportation. No toys for kids. No money for educating kids or adults in the family. Just half of the cost of food. The second reason 'specifics' are important is because whoever monitors and enforces the code is very powerful in this industry. Companies who oversee their own codes are not objective. It is too hard for them to see the injustices that they bring upon the laborers. To them it is just business as usual. Also, it is often the case that managers and supervisors are merely doing what they can to keep4 up with the demands that come down from headquarters in corporate America. The third request of naming factory locations is important because we need to know which American companies truly do their business in America/ Recently, because of pressure being put on by students, companies such as Nike and GAP(Gap, Baby Gap, and Old Navy) have started naming where their factories are located. Of course, most of their manufacturing is done overseas in sweatshops. The millionaire and billionaire managers and owners of these companies gave the excuse that the responsibility was "out of their hands" because they couldn't be in all places at once to monitor labor conditions. This is no excuse. I can't believe it is impossible to set up a monitoring system to make sure workers are not suffering and starving in their factories. They just'don't Want to 'waste' their profits on such a monitoring system. At the "Students Against Sweatshops" conference, we had women who were former sweatshop employees speak to us. They spent many hard years slaving over clothing made for colleges. When these women tried to organize labor rights movements, they were fired, their families were threatened, and also the women were followed and told they would be killed. This is why it is important to make sure that we truly are doing all we can to bring about equality. We need to stop the horrible practices of sweatshops by making sure the people in corporate America realize it is of utmost importance to the consumers that they give all laborers a living wage and treat them with dignity. I am happy that our University Store requires manufacturers to follow a code of conduct. However, I hope that the details of this code are made public so that the students can decide if it is the code that we want our clothing manufacturers to follow. This is a very complicated issue. However, one detail is very simple: The people who make billions of dollars from sweatshops are going to continue their abusive practices until the consumers demand otherwise. Michelle Jacob In regards to Joe's letter to the editor that appeared in the November 8 issue: Joe, my gosh you spent a whole semester and a half at CSU San Marcos and just now realizing you're bored? One would have to question why yoti didn't think of this BEFORE you enrolled here. It seems to me there are a 'cazillion' colleges you could have picked from. Perhaps you should question why you picked CSU San Marcos to begin with? Was it the price tag? The ease of which you got accepted? Is it possibly the location to your home, etc.? Did your parents have say in the matter? Wow, I could go on. I 'm just very curious why you DID choose CSU San Marcos—surely there had to be a good reason for choosing a commuter college. Also you mentioned that the average age of the students here is 28. I 've been brought up to think that people at any age can enrich and add to an environment, rather than take away from it. You mention a lot of factors that contribute to this school being a bore. If you are so interested in sports, then why didn't you pick Notre Dame or some other school? If your friends are all "having the time of their lives" living in dorms, then why don't you change schools so you can be with them? If you choose to stay at CSU San Marcos, then why don't you try joining one of the many successful clubs on campus, call the Associated Students Office, and just get yourself involved? However, remember that CSU San Marcos has a writing requirement in all classes and that may limit the amount of time you have to party. The bottom line i s that you have to decide what is important—a party life or graduating on time, before you become "28" years of age. G.S. 4 SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Prid, pip > account, rather than the individual editors. DeadUne For submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an ^adckess S number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. 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Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride " California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Fax:(760)750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �m)t ffiribe UPWARD BOUND Cont. Pg. 1 Chalk Marks By Victor Mireles As the days of optimism fade from view and the cold hard reality of school work finally sets one into a routine of study and sleep, there are some things on campus that "remind us that tiiiie truly flies while you're alive. There are the leaves that have turned a wonderful shade of brown, the mountain behind the Science Hall that has shrunk to the size of a foothill, and the term papers that seem to come all at one time, even though they were assigned two months ago. Yet, as I walk the mile from my car to the campus on top of the hill I notice the once proud graffiti of rush week refuses to let go of the year and wash away. Why am I mentioning this to you? The reason is simple. Life moves much too fast for all of us. In a world where news is old in three minutes, every stcflre looks like a box, and houses are made of cheap white stucco, one should take a moment once in a while to look out from on top of the hill on campus. the North County San Diego area. It is a federally funded TRIO program f or low-income and firstgeneration high school students who are motivated to attend and succeed in college. Because the Upward Bound program at CSUSM was rated in the top 2% in the nation, they are currently operating in their "bonus" fifth year (grants are typically funded for 4 years only). Their new grant comes into effect in 2000. Students dance during ASI's Monthly Free Student Barbecue. Upaward Bound Students interviewed on AM 1000 KCEO Look out and see the horizon and notice how at sundown all the colors of nature come out and reveal to all below the beauty of the sky. Take time and notice that many seem locked in a permanent gaze downward, as if in anticipation of the assignment to be soon given by the faculty. Take time and notice that there is more to life than school and work and the daily grind. Notice that we should learn not only from books but also from the world around us. Not even the best machine can produce the good feelings of warmth that the sun gives to all. I thought that before the start of finals week and the ever-present holiday season, that I should share a thought rather than a rant. I hope that, whatever else you do in the next two weeks, that you look around and notice the chalk marks on the street. SMOKEOUT Cont Pg. 1 Residential Life donated the cups for the Stnokeout event which volunteers filled with mouthwash breath mints and handed out to students. Irene Cabral is a Lifestyles Educator who works mainly with stress management at Kaiser Permanente. Cabral stated, "We know it's so hard to quit smoking, so we try to provide different resources." These include helpful hints and information, weight management, group sessions, outreach programs, and preventative work. Kaiser also recommends stress balls, walking, and exercise programs to help kick the habit of smoking. will 'click' to help them quit smoking," Cabral stated. For many smokers, the immediate incentives are health benefits while for others, it is money. After one year of quitting smoking, the "heart disease death rate is halfway back to that of a nonsmoker" while saving $1,080, the cost per year for a single pack smoked per day, according to the literature provided. Helen Lindner, Health Educator for Palomar Pomerado Hospital, noted the combination of pharmacological aids with behavioral modification types of programs. Lindner recognizes the need to match the psychological and physical components of quitting, "The nicotine 'patch' will eventually lessen symptoms of withdrawal. For a lot of people, this can be really helpful." Amidst the excitement of the life-affirming event was the story of one student who had approached the Peer Educators and Health representatives. The student had quit smoking for good at a Great American Smokeout in 1983. For more information on Peer and Support Education (PEAS) - contact CAPS at 750-4910. 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Raymond There is one spectacle grander than the sea, that is the sky ; there is one spectacle grander than the sky, that is the interior of the soul. Victor Hugo The more you say, the less people remember. Anatole France �4 Monday, November 22,1999 Arts & Entertainment C l ) e ffirtbe The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band June Hodges Penny Lanese PRIDE STAFF W RITER P RIDE STAFF W RITER Die-hard jazz enthusiasts were delighted and rewarded by the outstanding concert given by the renowned Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Wednesday night, November 17, 1999, at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Under the baton of Jon Faddis, artistic director and famed trumpeter in his own right, the seventeen piece group gave the appreciative audience a spirited taste of the jazz stylings of both 'Satchmo' Louis Armstrong and 'Duke' Ellington. Ellington would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year and Armstong would have celebrated his century mark entitled "Black, Brown, and Beige" which he first performed Each trumpet, trombone, and in Carnegie Hall in 1942. saxophone performer was featured Repeated applause by the enthusias a soloist throughout the two astic listeners resulted in a final and one half-hour performance. musical tribute to Ellington called Listeners responded enthusiasti- "Duke Takes the Train." cally to blended instruments in the Local artists in the audience performances of "Stardust," "Chinatown," and "What a included James Moody and Wonderful World." Faddis Jimmy and Jeannie Cheatham, delighted the audience with his who performed at CSUSM's playing as well as with his gravel- anniversary party. Moody and the voiced imitations of Satchmo in Cheathams were called up to the song and humor. stage to perform. The evening ended much too soon f or all those The program ended with who love and appreciate great Ellington's original composition jazz. next year. m? Trevor Knudsen PRIDE STAFF WRITER . The World Is Not Enough- the 19th, I think, James Bond filmlives up to the 007 legacy in- a serious way. Supersaturated action, shameless sexual innuendo, most excellent gadgets and vehicles, and an entertaining spy plot pull the movie together. Pierce Brosnan continues proving he's the best 007 since, Connery. He puts in a great performance (The man straightens his tie while speeding underwater in an open topped boat!), as the "decadent agent of a corrupt Western power," although I 'm still angry that James Bond does not smoke in the films any more. Although The World Is Not Enough is not as good as Tomorrow Never Dies (How could it be, without Michelle Yeoh?), I thought it was still Bond in full effect. v I won't give it away because it's worth the surprise, but the person Q is grooming as his replacement is an insane choice, but a good one. ; I hate Garbage, but they did a "Dogma-- one of my top 3 favorite movies of all time." Dogma is a grand satire of the structure and practice of religions. In this case, Catholicism happens to be the example. The movie brings up controversial questions about the interpretation of God and Jesus the Messiah. As an example, Cardinal Glick thinks the crucified Jesus is too "depressing" for people, and resorts to a cartoon-like buddy Jesus giving the thumbs-up sign. Dogma exposes other controversial ideas such as God as a female, Jesus not being white, and Mary and Joseph having children after the virgin birth of Jesus, The movie asks the questions: If these were the cases, would the religion change? Would the people take the religion the same way? Would it make any difference to the overall message of the religion? After a blatant disclaimer to "cover one's ass," Dogma opens with the Cardinal Glick (George Carlin) announcing the rededication of his New Jersey church as part of his "Catholicism WOW!" campaign. Meanwhile, in a Wisconsin airport two fallen angels, Loki (Matt Damon) and Bartleby (Ben Affleck), receive an anonymous letter informing them of the rededication and a church decree that anyone who enters the church arches comes out cleaned from sin. For disobedience, God sent Loki and Bartleby to live with the humans until the end of time. After the end of life, the fallen angels are condemned to sit in front of the gates of heaven. Getting a "clean slate" ensures the fallen angels a way back into heaven, so Loki and Bartleby make their way toward the east coast. At the same time, Bethany (Lindo Fiorentino), a doubtful Catholic working in an abortion clinic, is visited by the voice of God Metetron (Alan Rickman). Metetron tells Bethany of the news and sends her on a mission to prevent the angels from entering thechurch. On the way to New Jersey, Bethany teams up with the prophets Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Dogma Director Kevin Smith), the 13th apostle Rufus (Chris Rock), and the muse Serendipity (Salma Hayek) to achieve the will of God. This is a must-see movie for any person not easily offended by the questioning of the structure of religion. The movie is classified as a comedy, but the moments where comedy and theology intertwine may make the deeply devout or narrow minded miss the overall message of the movie: Why do we believe in what to do? Why can't we have ideas instead of believing anything? good generic 007 song, "The World Is Not Enough."... The (Whatever happened to SPECTOR?) PHANTOM m i V ML. OPERA B^ Jessica George "Turn your face away from the garish light of day" and go to the Phantom of the Opera. If you have never been to a theatrical production then the Phantom of the Opera is an excellent opportunity to indulge your senses. An elaborate recreation of the Paris Opera House sets the mystical mood for Andrew Lloyd Webber's renowned musical. The plot goes back in time to the Opera House in 1881 and relates the story of Christine Daae, played by Rebecca Pitcher, who struggles with fate, fear, and love. The Phantom, portrayed with emotion by Brad Little, is lustfully entranced with Christine and pushes her career to the top through Opera House hauntings. Fickle Christine is torn between her f ather's dying words, Raoul (a childhood boyfriend), and the p oj^rijal "Angel of Music." Christine eventually chooses R aouMSftf ous Phantom. The Phantom eventually sees t h e ^ r f H B f f l B B S ^ owever, and forever disappears. ^' Jjp^ . .This musical is Webber's adaptatio J ^ ^ L g ^ ^ l ^ ^ ^ L'Opera by Gaston Leroux, and it c a n ^ f f b e Diego Civic Theater through November 27th. For more information about the show and t i c k e t s / c S t the San Diego Playgoers Administration O ffice at (619) 231-8995 or visit www.sdplavgoers.com �Monday, November 22, 1999 tKlje $ r t b e 5 Becoming More Aware of AIDS in Our Community By Chandra Osborn, Peer Educator (CAPS) for The Pride Many people fail to realize the extent to which AIDS thrives within a community. More importantly, they lack the understanding that "it could happen to me." For many years, we have been fed information on HIV and AIDS. The need for prevention and awareness has literally been shoved down our throats. Information overload may distance ourselves from the disease. Thus, we continually forget how important it is to acknowledge that HIV is still alive; we fail to realize that we are responsible for controlling its spread. More importantly, it is essential that we remind ourselves that HIV can affect our lives, and/or those we love. Many are unaware that North County is the home for the only two licensed care facilities for men and women who are living with AIDS in all of San Diego County: Fraternity House, which is located in Escondido, and Michaelle House, which is located in Vista. Recently, another Peer Educator and myself visited Michaelle House to learn more about people who are suffering from AIDS . House, where women and men living with AIDS are comforted by her tremendous efforts in making AIDS recognized throughout San Diego. Currently, Michaelle House is comprised of ten residents (seven men and three women), as well as an energetic and loving licensed staff (cooks, nurses, administrators, etc.). We spoke Michaelle House has existed with a staff member, Jan Mudd for three years and is named after (the house cook), about her expeMichaelle Lidell, who was the rience working with the resifirst woman in San Diego to go dents. Jan gave us a tour of the public and announce she was liv- house and introduced us to severing with AIDS . Lidell, who was a al of the residents. I noticed that strong advocate for AIDS in our each resident's bed was covered community, assisted in the cre- with a quilt. When asked, Jan ation of the Women and explained, "Every resident's bed Children's Center for AIDS in contains a quilt rnade by the San Diego. She was also a well- Lidell family." known public speaker and activist in the AIDS community. When we asked Jan what Her legacy lives on at Michaelle motivated her to work at Michaelle House, she explained "My brother suffered from AIDS, and currently my best friend is living with AIDS - has been for 13 years." She continued by asserting that, "It takes a special person to work with AIDS patients - someone who isn't afraid of people with AIDS." My heart was touched by those words of a man who has lived with AIDS for so long. I When we spoke with the. will never foiget those words for Project Director, Frank Wilcox, as long as I live - they depict the he explained that "Most volun- struggle of what it is like to live teers usually bring themselves with AIDS. here as a result of being affected somehow by AIDS. In most The Peer Educators will be cases, friends or family have celebrating World AIDS Day on been infected." Frank encourages December 1, 1999 here on campeople to volunteer at the house. pus. Guest speakers will be preHe explained that residents who senting from 1:30 - 3:00 in UH become healthier are those that 101. Also, the'Michaelle Lidell have had one-on-one attention Quilt will be on display, along from volunteers. He says, "we with a scrapbook illustrating her are i n constant need of caring and experience with AIDS and her friendly people who are interest- advocacy in San Diego. ed in becoming a 'buddy' to a Information on HIV and AIDS resident." Prevention will be available and much more! All students are welcome to attend this informative, Being introduced to residents living with AIDS was an inspir- special event. ing experience. It was amazing to see those men and women with Anybody interested in volunteersmiles across their faces, espe- ing at Michaelle House may call cially when their bodies were so (760)758-9165 weak and frail. Witnessing residents in wheelchairs, using walkers, or suffering from complications from AIDS, brings a new understanding of the disease. Thef disease becomes real. The reality of AIDS is apparent at Michaelle House. However, we must remember that AIDS does not only exist The Michaelle House r i i i i By Gail Skennion Ergonomics PRTDF STAFF WRITER We are all now at that point in the semester when we are counting the days until the semester is over. Our minds are stretched to the limit, and we are begging relief for our poor lil' oF brains. However, some of us are begging relief from the physical aspects of the semester as well — the long hours at the computer have caused us physical I suffering from what I call the I "CSU-writing-requirement-synI drome." I I If you are one of those students I whose back, neck, wrist, legs, or I other body parts cry out loud, then I please read on for some helpful I hints on how to properly use your I I equipment to head off injury. I Remember, computer users of any I age risk injury if they don'.t pay t attention to the equipment they use I and the way they use it. The probI lem occurs when computer users I tend to stay in one posture for I extended periods of time. L Here are some tips you may want to clip and keep near your computer: 4. Seat back should support inward curve of the spine to provide lumbar support. 1. The mouse should be right next to the keyboard, so you don't have to reach for it. If you purchase a table with a slide out tray for your keyboard, make sure there is room for the mouse. The newer economically designed keyboards encourage better posture. 5. The top of the CRT screen should be even with your forehead. 2. Adjust your workstation so that the angles of your body are close to 90 degrees, adjust seat so that your thighs are fully supported on your chair, parallel to the floor with 100 to 110 degrees between hip and knees, knees to floor should be at 90 degrees or more. 3. The front of the seat cushion should be rounded off, and feet should be flat on the floor or on a footrest. there - it exists everywhere! As we were leaving the house, I noticed one "of the residents sitting in the front yard. He smiled at us and said with passion, "Thirteen years and still going strong!" I I 6. Take breaks every hour, get up I and stretch, move around a little so I that your legs can get circulation. I If all else fails and yoif re in con- J stant pain, see your doctor, or I explain to your professor why you I just can't write any more zillion I word term papers! And remember, I very soon, you'll be doing a lot of I sitting when the holidays arrive I and the football games keep you I glued to your chair. Remember I your posture during your R & R I I times too! I I Source: Riverside Physical I Therapy Center and UCSF/UCB I I Ergonomics Program. I I .J EARN $26,500 FOR COLLEGE IN JUST 2 YEARS. Q ualify f or t he Army's 2-year enlistment option and you can earn u p to $ 26,500 t hrough t he Army College Fund and Montgomery GI Bill. N ot bad for two years' work. Of course two years is just enough time to see if Army life is right for you. I ts also just enough time to make sure you're mentally prepared for college, so by the time you get there you'll be a little wiser and a little richer. For specific information about the Army's 2-year option, contact your local Army Recruiter or call 1-800-USA-ARMY. (760) 747-6510 ARMY B i ALL YOU CAN BE? www.goarmy.com . �{Kfte ffirtbe 6 Monday, November 22, 1999 Visiting Professor Christian Ferrer Collaborating Services for Students, HCDS Jessica George P RIDE STAFF WRITER : Mike Spangler P RIDE STAFF W RITER made up of Student Health Services (SHS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and Disabled Student Services (DSS), and was designed "to provide a userfriendly means of accessing our [SHS, CAPS, and DSS] services" said Karen Nicholson, M.D. and Director of SHS. The publication states "these three units have maintained separate leadership, organizations and locations" and the HCDS helps to identiThe first issue of The Mind fy and promote collaborative Body Connection highlights efforts v between the organizainformation and services rele- tions, and shows the organizavant to the concerns of stu- tions are not mutually excludents, including those with sive. immunization holds, signs Of The official mission of stress, or those in need of speHCDS, as stated in their cial testing accommodations. newsletter, "Is to help stuHCDS is a division of dents obtain their educational Student Affairs formed during goals by providing services the restructuring of Student and accommodations which Affairs that became official promote mental and physical August 1 of this year. It is well-being." The recently formed Health, Counseling and Disability Services (HCDS) publicized their first newsletter, The Mind Body Connection, last week to introduce themselves to the campus community. The publication is the first in a planned series of four for the academic year, and is funded by a grant from the State Lottery Commission, the California Lottery. This year students on our campus are having the pleasure of studying under guest professor Christian Ferrer from the Marne-La-Vallee in Paris, France. Professor Ferrer began teaching in 1968, and has instructed in many schools around the globe. For Ferrer's first visit to the U.S. he chose to take the opportunity to teach at CSUSM. Ferrer prefers to work wherever h e travels, rather than to visit as a tourist. He says, "I learn much more about America at CSUSM than I would at Disneyland." Ferrer is currently teaching two courses here. They are "Death in Contemporary French Literature" and "British Romance Poetry," and work with such authors as Camus, Ionesco, Coleridge, and Shelley. Professor Ferrer earned his first Masters of English at La Sorbonne Paris, and then continued his education in England at Manchester and Lancaster where he earned his Masters in English Linguistics. Only four years after beginning his career he entered "l'Agregation" in English Linguistics, a competitive: "exam" taken by 2,000 candidates, and ranked fifth amongst all. Unfortunately, Professor Ferrer must depart for France at the end Of the semester, but he hopes to soon return. "I am a very, very happy CSUSM t eacher... and I am hooked on California sunsets." One example of collaboration under the HCDS banner was the "Great American Smoke Out" display in Founder's Plaza on Thursday, November 18. Peer facilitators from CAPS and the Student Health Advisory Board members joined forces to promote a smoke-free day and lifestyle. HCDS has also finalized plans to promote "HIV/AIDS Awareness Day" on becember I, and has tentative plans for a pre-holiday "Alcohol Awareness Day," said Nicholson. The publication is dedicated to the late Sandra R. Kuchler, who is noted as "one of the pioneers of CSUSM's student services programs." Students who would like a copy of The Mind Body Connection should contact Student Affairs located on the 5th floor of Craven Hall. Leiana Naholowaa P RIDE EDITOR On Monday, November 15, President Sun Zhong Qing and Zhang Ting Guo, Director of International Relations, made a special visit to Cal State San Marcos on behalf of Yantai University in the People's Republic of China. The distinguished guests were welcomed by the President's Cabinet, given a tour of the campus with Russ Decker, spoke with Chinese students, and met with various department faculties. Yantai's enrollment of 6,700 full-time and 3,000 part-time students make it very similar to CSUSM, although their university is several years older. Zhang noted the many fields of study that are offered at Yantai which include science, engineering, literature, art, international business, and marine studies. I California State University San Marcos Hnal draft, 11/15/99 I VALUES i California State University San Marcos is an academic community dedicated to the values I I o f: I Intellectual Engagement: learning, teaching, discovery, and application of knowledge Community: shared commitments to service, teamwork, and partnership Integrity: respect, honesty, trust, fairness, academic freedom and responsibility Innovation: creativity, openness to change,flexibility,responsiveness, and future focus | At the moment, CSUSM and Yantai University are in the planning process of furthering contact between the two campuses. Some projects in the works include the possibility of . Yantai sending over a faculty member for training in Computer Science and CSUSM B.A's and M.A.'s teaching English in China for a year. Yantai University President Sun and International Relations Directbr Zhang conversed with Colleges of Business, Language, and Literature faculty. Literature and Writing Studies department chair Dr. Yuan noted that currently there is no Chinese Studies program at CSUSM, but there may be the possibility of a cultural immersion program with universities like Yantai in the future* Dr. Yuan had visited Yantai University with Peter Zwick, Sheldon Lou, and President Bill Stacy in October of 1996. Located in the Shandong Province of China, Dr. Yuan states that Yantai University is at "at the edge of the sea" and describes it as "very pretty and right near the beach." Since the signing of a formal agreement at theinitial meeting of the two universities, two CSUSM students have traveled to Yantai University to teach English between 1996-1998. Inclusiveness: individual and cultural diversity, and multiple perspectives SM^Hii MISSION California State University San Marcos f ocuses on the student as an active participant in t he! learning process. The university's rigorous academic programs, exemplary teaching, a nd! responsive services assure student access to an excellent and affordable, education. Our pro-I grams promote l ifelong learning and enrich the intellectual, c ivic, economic, and cultural! l ife o f our region and state. ••••••••••••••••IIP ISP• WKKKSSm • 1 VISION iCalifornia State University San Marcos w ill b ecome a distinctive public university of the 1 twenty- first century dedicated to fostering student learning through innovative programs l and teaching delivered by a community o f active scholars. We w ill be renowned f or u sing! 1 state-of-the-art technologies and for capitalizing on our diversity to cultivate the knowledge, m 1 skills, competencies, and experiences needed to flourish in a global society. Our curriculum J w ill emphasize the liberal arts and s ciences as a strong foundation f or specialized p rograms^ 8 that respond to the needs o f the region and state. L EIANA N AHOLOWAA/77IE Pride �GCJje $ tribe Aztec Shops Cross-Country Team Featured on ESPN Imani Rupert Imani Rupert P RIDE STAFF WRITER P RIDE STAFF W RITER Have you ever wondered T here is also an A ztec store why the words "Aztec Shops" located at the Fashion Valley are stuck on the back of our mall. textbooks? Aztec S hops' name repreAztec Shops has been pro- sents the mascot of another viding services in the Sail university. Their main office is Diego area since 1932. Aztec located on the SDSU campus. Shops is r esponsible f or the There has been the misunderUniversity Store, Cougar standing that money f rom Corner, and the Dome here on C SUSM i s given t o SDSU. campus. T he corporation has Laura Gropen, Manager of " shops" at Cal State San Marketing and Public Marcos, Imperial Valley Relations of Aztec Shops, C ommunity College, San declared these rumors false and D iego State University cam- stated, "A portion of this pus, a nd SDSU Calexico. money is allocated back t o CSUSM." Aztec Shops does more than elicit controversy and provide books and f ood. Gropen also said, "our mission is to serve the students, faculty, and staff, and to promote the academic mission." Aztec Shops works directly with A SL and donates money back to CSUSM. They also receive feedback f rom students faculty, and staff by doing focus groups and samples. If you were watching ESPN on Tuesday, you may have gotten a warm feeling after seeing your school on television. Cal State San Marcos was broadcast on television last Tuesday, November 16. Steve Scott, the head coach for the cross-country team, commented on Arturo Barrio's Invitational in Chula Vista. During a brief hiatus between the races, Sieve Scott was interviewed and a few runners of the cross-country team were shown. When asked about his first time as a coach, Scott informed ESPN viewers that since his retirement, it is the second most amazing thing in his life (the first being the marriage to his wife). Also, if you missed it last week, the runners left for Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Thursday, November 18 to compete in Nationals and the team will return to California on Sunday. Steve Scott and CSUSM's cross-country team can be seen again on Thursday, November 25, at 1:00am on ESPN. New Biotech Certificate Offered at CSUSM By Joni Miller PRIDE STAFF WRITER A new certificate program will be offered at CSUSM in February 2000 to provide practical, hands-on training in Biotechnology. Ten courses offered in the spring will focus on ensuring marketable skills in the biotech field. * Loan programs are available. Each course carries 1.5 continuing education units. Successful completion of six of the courses is required to qualify for the certificate. The five-week classes are open to anyone, and are priced at $325.00 each. In response to a growing need for workers ready for employment, the program will enhance the skills and knowledge of science students. Craig Halverson, Director of Regulatory Affairs with Gen-Probe, Inc. helped plan the idea and will be an instructor of the program. "There are not enough candidates applying for jqjbs that support laboratory research - jobs that are ancillary to the laboratories," Halverson said. For more information contact the offices of CSUSM Extended Studies at (760) 750-4020. MEChA Cont From Pg. 1 Chicano CSUSM students themselves); "Vivala Mujer" (a workshop concerning the issues Chicanas face in the movement and in Mexican culture); "Zapatistas" (an introduction to the current social and revolutionary movement that exists in Mexico today); "UFW" (which was an introduction to the UFW); "Police Brutality;:' "Identity;" "Chicana Art;" and many more. LITERALLY. DIAL * 69 A ND AUTOMATICALLY REDIAL THE LAST P ERSON W HO CALLED. IT'S O N Y OUR P HONE N OW AND J UST 75< PER USE. W HO W AS O N THE LINE? *69™ s o * 69 is available in most areas arid works on most calls within a defined calling area. It was a day full of energy, empowerment, knowledge, spirituality, motivation and unity. Students from different high schools were able to meet and talk to each other about organizing events together. The first high school conference was dedicated to the memory of Cesar Chavez. This year's conference was dedicated to the memory of Ernesto "Che" Guevara whose banner was defaced last month. �c ffirtbe Bree Tinney Auction Items Needed CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday, November 2 2,1999 What should you do with degree of interaction, so all of it now? This workcome prepared to have shop extends the Part I some fun! research workshop held on Presenter: Jocbethem November 11 by helping Tahapary, Assistant you determine which Director for High School research materials will best Relations serve your project. You 10:00am -11:00am will also learn how to inte- CRA 4201 grate your sources. Presenter: Cindy Woodward, GEW Thursday, November 2 5,1999 Instructor. 3:00pm - 4:00pm Anime Showing ACD 410 4:30pm - 10:00pm UH 373 CSUSM Technology Fair The Teeh Fair is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Faculty members will be showing off how they use the Internet to supplement their teaching efforts with web pages, email, chat rooms, streaming media and other innovative techniques. Also demonstrated are digital cameras, or Tuesday, November 2 3,1999 videoconferencing, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). If you have Teamwork/Teambuildiiig some application of techDescription: As a student nology that you think would be useful for others leader, how can I develop an effective team? How to see, please contact can I keep my organizaChuck Allen at 750-4783. tion/club members moti11:00am - 2:00pm vated and committed? Commons 206. How can I attract more members? Learn teambuilding exercises and icePutting Together a breakers and gain insight Research into what motivates indiPaper Part II viduals to be with groups. Description: You've colExplore ways to "retain" lected much of the enthusiasm and commitresearch you might need ment. This requires a high for your writing project. Monday, November, 2 9,1999 German Club Film Screening: Maenner Famous comedy in German with English subtitles. Free. 6:00pm UH 371 Wednesday, December 1,1999 World AIDS Day Information on HIV and AIDS Prevention will be available. The Michaelle Lidell Quilt will be on display with a scrapbook illustrating her experience with AIDS and her advocacy in San Diego. The Michaelle House is a licensed care facility in Vista. CSUSM Peer Educators invite all students to attend the events. Guest Speakers 1:30pm - 3:00pm UH 101 Polynesian Culture Exhibition Co-sponsored by the LDSSA club, A.S.I;, and Global Affairs. Time: TBA Dome Plaza The Bree Tinney Memorial Electronic Auction is right around the corner ! We need donated items for the auction, which w ill take place. December 6 through 16th. Past auction items have included crafts, lessons, art, books, food, poetry, and baby-sitting. How to donate auction items: ONE Fill out the form at "http://www.csusm.edu/auction." This will post the information about your donation. Describe your donated item or service (a couple of sentences highlighting what is unique or valuable about your item will increase the bidding interest.). If you prefer, you may e-mail the information to Eugenia Villamarin rather than filling out the form. TWO Bring Eugenia Villamarin your auction item(s); a photo of the item will appear on the web page. If you wish to donate a service, Eugenia will design an appropriate certificate. You can reach Eugenia at CRA 1222, x 4 826, or eugenia@mailhostl .csusm.edu How the auction works: Happy Holiday Everyone! The auction is conducted via the web (http://www.csusm.edu/auction). The auction items will be on display both on the web page and in the Library. The web page will accept bids beginning Monday December 6 at NOON, and bidding will be frozen on Thursday December 16th at NOON. C LASSIFIEDS General M an-made v s. G od-made. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos fall 1999 health MECHA recycling Upward Bound https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/c3c5557fe56c40d9b496ce822dccc631.pdf 59af68ffc2032cb1e7fe918f76ffd521 PDF Text Text tJS h ttp: / / www.csusm.edu / pride / California State University, San Marcos Campus Housing Coming Soon Fatimah Cruz-Young After reviewing the responses from last semester's surveys the administration decided to build the housing units near the Barham entrance to the campus. This site was chosen over several others because it is within easy walking distance to current campus buildings and will also be close to planned buildings. Although nothing has been finalized yet the Student Housing Advisory Committee feels it has a clear understanding of what the students would Retirement Luncheon Celebrated 10 Years of Service Cynthia Woodward P RIDE STAFF WRITER A fter much research and anticipation the students of CSUSM will finally be able to enjoy residential life on campus. The future housing units will be apartment-style dorms, with approximately two beds per room, for a total of 400 students and will be available in the Fall of 2002. V ol. V II N o . 1 4 / Tuesday, November 30, 1999 expect from the residential housing experience. Price and privacy are two very important issues. Other issues include having rooms that are equipped f or today's advanced living, a "port f or every pillow" Internet and telephone access in every room. At this point in time there is no formal housing on campus, but the University does offer a limited housing program. Just two miles from campus, the university has 23 units with approximately 80 students living in an apartment complex. According to Susan E. Mitchell, Dean of Students and Lifelong Learning Services, planning housing on campus is a long process and requires a sufficient amount of research, if it is to serve its purpose "aiding in student success." Meeting students' needs f or on-campus housing i s a long process. In order to obtain campus housing there must be enough student interest, a place to build housing and ability to be self-supporting. There must be enough students paying rent in order for the campus to maintain the property without having to take money f rom other departments. This does not mean that housing will be overly expensive, but that the campus must find a contractor who is capable and reasonably priced. The campus is currently awaiting bids to have housing built at little or ^ o upfront cost, under a Private Public Partnership. In return, the campus must guarantee that enough students will live in the housing to repay the contractors for their services. P RIDE STAFF WRITER Founding faculty member Bernard Hinton celebrated 10 years of service to the CSUSM community on Friday, November 19. A catered luncheon, white linens, and bougainvillea decked the Dome patio in honor of "Bernie," one of the first founding faculty members to retire from this university. Nearly 100 people attended the celebration. Hinton's long service to CSU San Marcos was honored with speeches and g ifts. Speakers were Regina Eisenbach, Beverlee Andersen, President Gonzalez, and others. Eisenbach said that "Bernie's the reason" she works at CSUSM; Andersen gently "roasted" Hinton with a poem she wrote; and President Gonzalez noted that when he arrived at the university "everyone here knew Bernie Hinton." Hinton was presented with an engraved clock and a memory album filled with personal reflections during the course of the two-hour long event. Hinton served in several capacities during the past 10 years. He began as Professor of Management in the College of Business, and holds that title as he retires; he was Special Assistant to President Bill Stacy; and he held the position of Director of Center for DecisionMaking. On a more personal note, Hinton is responsible f or the scarlet mounds of bougainvillea that adorn the hillsides around the university. An accomplished gardener, Hinton originally wanted roses planted, but chose the brilliant vine instead, due to costs. Bernie Hinton officially leaves his position on January 31, 2000. Bidding for Bree Tinney AIDS Awareness Week Nov. 30 through Dec. 4 Vicky Segall Gail Skennion P RIDE STAFF W RITER P RIDE STAFF WRITER It may very well resemble online f bidding found at eBay.com, however the Bree Tinney Memorial Scholarship Auction is unlike any other online auction. Rather than bidding on McDonald's toys or Beanie Babies, you may instead f ind yourself placing bids f or baby-sitters, food, art work, and a variety of other interesting items. The Bree Tinney Memorial Auction usually raises $1,000 a year f or the Bree Tinney Memorial Scholarship—an annual cash award given to an individual who is a Women's Studies major or minor. The scholarship i s in honor of Bree Tinney, a transfer student who was one of the first Women's Studies majors at CSUSM. In addition t6 being one of the pioneering students for Women's Studies, Tinney also worked f or the University's library. Pat Worden, who has played a principal role in handling the Memorial Auction in past years and in the present, knew Tinney when she j oined the quilting group at CSUSM. Worden said Tinney had transferred to CSUSM around 1992, but was diagnosed with breast cancer and passed away in the fall of 1993. Joan Gundersen, a past director of the Women's Studies Department, began the Memorial Auction around 1994. Gundersen believed Tinney was a f ine example of a Women's Studies student and named the Memorial Scholarship on her behalf. Pat Worden says that when the auction first began, the collection of auction items and bidding were all done by e-mail. Now, however, donations and bidding all take place on the web. "The thing we work hardest at is encouraging people to donate for the auction," says Worden. "There's always tremendous enthusiasm f or the items." She encourages the CSUSM community to send contributions for the auction so there will be more items to bid on. "Anyone can contribute," adds Worden. And anyone can bid, too. "What's f un is watching the bidding wars take place," says Worden. The bids will be accepted starting Monday, December 6 at noon until Thursday, December 16 at noon online at: http://www.csusm.edu/auction. Auction contributions are being accepted now. To contribute items or services contact Eugenia Villamarin at eugenia@mailhostl.csusm.edu or at Craven Hall 1222, extension 4826. Items may also be donated by visiting the? Bree Tinney Memorial Auction web page. The auction items will be on display in the library beginning November 29 through December 17. For additional information on the auction or to place bids on items (starting December 6) visit the Bree Tinney Memorial Auction web page at: http://www.csusm.edu/auction. World AIDS Day will be celebrated at CSUSM on Wednesday, December 1. The Peer Education and Support Program, a campus club affiliated with Counseling and Psychological Services, will be sponsoring the events of the day. Chandra Osborn, Peer Educator, is the Chair of the event. In hopes to promote attention f or AIDS Awareness Week, CSUSM lias lined up the following events: On Dec. 1 speakers who are HIV positive will be coming to the University Bldg, Room #101 at 1:00pm until 3:00pm to discuss their own experiences to help raise students' awareness Mid provide/educational materials, This event is open to all members of the CSUSM community (students, faculty, staff). Additionally, panels from the AIDS Quilt Project will be displayed on campus also on Wednesday, December 1. These panels (12 feet x 12 feet) are made from individual squares — each square made by someone who has been impacted by HIV/AIDS (e.g., some squares are made by surviving family members, partners, co-workers). "Make-A-Memory" fabric and materials will be available on Wednesday, December 1 (9:00am - 2:00pm) at the tables in Founder's Plaza for those in the CSUSM community who wish to make a square for someone impacted by HIV/AIDS whom they have known. According to Dr. Michelle Boutte Burke, faculty advisor for C SUSM's Peer Education Support Group, red ribbons are currently being given out in support of AIDS Awareness Week. They are available at Counseling and Psychological Services located at the Palomar/Pomerado Health Services Bldg. Suite 100, or at her office in Craven #4110. She stresses that this is a very important event for our campus. Dr. Boutte Burke says that oral testing f or AIDS and counseling services will resume at PPHS as early as next semester when they are able to have enough available staff to meet the c ampus' needs. She and Reina Abeyta, LVN at health services will be attending special training classes in December and January through the California AIDS Coalition that will enable In recent months the media them to provide pre- and postcoverage on AIDS has been less- counseling services f or AIDS ening, „ perhaps due t o the testing at this location. Students increased success rates at fight- desiring confidential AIDS testing the disease. Boutte Burke ing services at the present time states that because of these are asked to contact North recent medical advancements in County Health Services at 150 the fight to cure AIDS, such as Valpreda Rd. in San Marcos, trial AIDS vaccines and other 92069 at (760) 736-6767. Thenvarious drug cocktails, people days of operation are Monday are beginning to forget that through Friday f rom 9:00am AIDS is still a very deadly dis- 5:00pm and no appointment is ease and that no cure has yet necessary. been found. It is essential that young people do not lose their According to Beth Boyerawareness of this very deadly Kollas, "We're living in a world disease. infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and we have the The California AIDS choice to come together, work Coalition will also be on campus together, care f or one another, to answer questions and distrib- educate and love one another or ute information and prevention simply perish." She and her kits. From 9:00am - 2:00pm, committee members gathered HIV/AIDS Awareness kits will with students to create be available to students. These Bloomsburg's first AIDS Quilt. kits will be passed out at a table Any CSUSM students interested in Founder's Plaza. The kits will in furthering the f ight against include condoms, information AIDS please contact other about HIV/AIDS prevention, County of San Diego Testing candy, etc. The theme for these Sites (call ahead to verify indikits (packaged in "take out" con- vidual clinics' hours and locatainers) is "TAKE OUT tion): BEFORE YOU MAKE OUT!" See AIDS pg. 4 �DEAR EDITORS: REACTION TO ALICIA'S LETTER I am normally not too shaken up by the little organizational setups, rallies, booths, and so forth that plague our campus and my trek from class to class, but last week I was particularly disturbed. "National Smokeout Day".* ? Pfft,_give me a break! "Quit smoking for one day." Ha! Quitting for one day would just force you to make it up the next day, and besides, if you're a young smoker now is the best time to start! I do empathize for older smokers who are doomed to a life of smoking out of a hole in their neck, but the newest generation of smokers will not have to suffer the same fate. In ten to twenty years cybernetic lungs will flood our hospitals reaffirming our faith in nicotine, the wonder drug. Instead of smear ads, health organizations will be fighting for media airtime to PROMOTE smoking. They'll want to sell their cybernetic lungs, not only for the tidy profit, but because these "cyberlungs" will actually IMPROVE respiration. Metaphorically speaking, we'll be putting our butts out on Mother Nature's poorly crafted invention. And to those behind "National Smokeout Day" (PEAS), I will have to humbly decline. You had your heart in the right place, but perhaps your little rally would be better setup in a retirement home. Personally,I'd like to be first on the list to get my new cybernetic lung. They aren't going to give them out to just anyone, you know. Only the hardworking smokers who've made the tobacco industry what it is today will benefit from improved respiration. So go buy a pack, hell, buy a carton, it'll pay off before you know it. Anyway, I've got a cigarette to smoke.. It's a long smoky road to that "cyberlung," but well worth it. . I find it very disturbing as a student of this university that people feel the need to point fingers of blame especially when individuals don't know all of the facts. Students at this university are .usually very unaware of the occurrences within many of the departments of this campus community, so how can the students blame the administration? As the readers of the PRIDE we must assume that we are not given all of the information. We know that for the first article regarding the faucets, we were only given one side of the story. The retraction gave another side of the story. As adults we can make our own assumptions at that point but we will never know all of the facts. By bringing this issue up again we are just building on a dead issue. I think everyone should take this as a learning experience and walk away. Always remember there are two sides of a story but we will never know the truth because we aren't there to experience it; Respectfully, Upset Smoker DEAR EDITORS: Recently, I read that World AIDS Day will be celebrated on our small, San Marcos campus. Speakers will share their stories with students; free condoms and information will be passed out; panels of the AIDS quilt will be displayed. If World AIDS Day is being given such a prominent place on our campus, why was Veteran's Day not even mentioned. Some may argue that AIDS is an issue affecting today, a thing of now, that Veteran's Day does not affect us. However, Veteran's Day is a day that should be taken seriously. For it is more than just a federal holiday where mail delivery ceases and government employees take the day off. i t is a day to remember the hundreds of thousands of brave soldiers who fought and died valiantly for the freedom that we too often take for granted. As young citizens of this great country, we need to be reminded of what men and women have gone through to protect what rightfully belongs to every man, woman or child. Freedom comes at great cost. We need to be reminded how precious freedom is, and how great that cost. To people who think Veteran's Day is little more than an excuse to take off work, talk to men like the one I know who still experiences pain from the shrapnel left in his body from his days in Vietnam; talk to men like Senator John McCain who spent years in enemy prisoner camps; talk to men like my friend's grandfather who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, surviving to tell of the hoirific massacre laying before them in the blood stained sand. That blood is the heroic mark of those who died To dismiss thendeath is a tragedy. Because for every breath lost, every life killed in the ugly reality of war, the freedom of so many more was ensured. Every man and woman, dead or alive, who is a veteran of this country's armed services, deserves our utmost honor, dignity, and respect. It was wrong and inexcusable for the administration to overlook the importance of Veteran's Day. It is time to do more than what is politically correct and do what is right. Joshua Stacey DEAR EDITORS: I wish to make a comment regarding the article on the Great American Smokeout. I have great reservations regarding the statistic provided by the American Cancer Society ACS) on the death attributed to smoking whereby it stated that cigarettes kill more Americans than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, drugs and fires combined. Thirty percent of the US pollution smokes. Sooner or later, just like everyone else, this group of people will die. So I guess one might say that among those who died thirty percent smoked which gave credence to the ACS statistics. Don't get me wrong. I think the Great American Smokeout is for a good cause. I smoked for over twenty years and quit cold turkey. It was not easy. Surprisingly, there are no known effective programs for people who wish to quit smoking. Unlike the alcohol and drug r ehab' programs whereby the patient is admitted into a clinic for a week or so under clinical supervision, the stop-smoking programs available on the other hand consist o£a lecture, interaction among fellow smokers, and handed a bunch of anti-smoking pamphlets all in a day. Then they are left to fend for themselves - no counseling for members of the family. Just left to climb the walls. Its tougher to quit smoking than to quit drugs or alcohol. No drugs but I was an alcohol abuser. Where are the treatment centers? AYN RAND REVISITED BY CSUSM STUDENT GOVERNMENT Joel A. Montes Ayn Rand was a controversial person. Her harshest critics characterized her work as being a form of philosophical plagiarism, while other critics have claimed her views were not unique, but instead were a rehash of older philosophical works. These critics have gone so far as to state that she was nothing less than an insecure female in a male dominated world, thus her emphasis on "self-interest." Rand's critics would lead people to believe that her followers are a bunch of insecure crackpots with serious psychological and emotional problems. Nevertheless, Rand attracted an interesting 'lot' and there still exists a group of followers. Alan Greenspan was a former "groupie." .~ A fair assessment of Rand's work would be to say that her writings are an introduction to philosophy and critical thinking. What strikes me about her quasi-philosophical views is what I consider a most unique phrase to describe a human being. In her subtle reactionary mode, Rand says, "The individual is the smallest minority." A profound thought in a society that emphasizes groups, class, and generalizations! CSUSM's student body and the ICC have carried Rand's view in their administrative authority to disburse student finances by awarding individual students money to finance their classroom projects. Although it appears like a form of "nepotism" in that the latest two individuals just happen to be BOD members, it nonetheless provides great opportunities for extreme individualists like myself. Those of you who walk with only your shadow can, with an academic purpose in mind, receive funding for what may be unending reasons. For example, if you're short on cash during "rush week" you can ask the ICC for money to pay for your books. If you have to go on a field trip for a research paper,-say..: • L.A.'s MOCA, you can ask for money to pay for gas, food, admission, and books or articles relating to the specific exhibition, etc. Maybe you "need" to go to a business conference, but you can't afford it. ICC will pay for your transportation costs, hotel and incidentals for attending this academic event. What is great about this is that you don't have to waste your time in meetings. Ideological differences, are also an unnecessary worry amid the smiling and shaking of hands. Just go one week before to the ICC meeting to get on the agenda for the following week tRobert's Rules of Ordet stuff) and state your purpose. The next week, be sure you have a good presentation, supporting documents to demonstrate the academic relevance of your request, or receipts for a retroactive fund. "Individuals" should take full advantage of these resources while they are available, especially if you don't fit into a peg. With student government members giving themselves Christmas bonuses for organizing barbecues throughout the semester, there is no reason why you should be denied. As long as you keep an academic purpose in mind, and contribute to student government through tuition fees and a future degree benefiting all of society, you deserve the money. CSUSM Student Body Government, although a faceless institution, does provide "individuals" an opportunity to contribute to CSUSM diversity which makes them paradoxically rather unique. Further, I believe that alcohol is a much more damaging addiction than tobacco yet I don't hear of any sustained, concerted effort by any group, government or private, to campaign with equal vigor against the alcohol industry. On the contrary they make it so that drinking seems glamorous, advertising beer as refreshment. One can get "snockered" with beer as bad as liquor or wine. By the way, it is now advertised that drinking wine is healthy. Try driving down the freeways after consuming a bottle of Thunderbird. I don't condone smoking. I hate smoke specially as an ex-smoker. However, I have not heard of any case involving domestic violence, assaults, or vehicular accidents, DUIS (driving under the influence of smoking) as the direct result of smoking. But refresh yourself with a six pack of beer and the outcome could be different. And where are the millions of dollars collected from the tobacco industry for the purpose of curbing smoking for a healthier lifestyle ending up? Not only has the skyrocketing cost of cigarette started an old age profession (smuggling) but statistically, the levies and fines produced no significant result in reducing consumption. Thirty percent of the population still smokes. More young adults smoke now than ever before. The high cost of cigarettes ($30.00 per carton) did not discourage smoking. On the other hand, it caused more financial burden particularly for multiple smoker families. I suggest the following; In addition to education, the moneys generated from the lawsuits against the tobacco industry should be used to establish a comprehensive antismoking rehab program, paid by the health insurance, whereby an individual who wishes to quit smoking, is admitted into a clinic and given treatment and released with some expectancy of staying smoke free, plus provided with the opportunity for follow up. Further, I suggest that there should be an equally sustained campaign, including fines, lawsuits, bad publicity and all against the use of alcohol. Most alcoholics are smokers. Cure the alcoholism and you cure smoking. Don Soriano SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address telephone number, e-mail and identification. 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Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6111 Fax:(760)750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �Let There Be Eve** Dear Psyche F ^fr^ this fi^alef hi this new friendH m - m y A ^ M p ' s m freak ship y /u can enjoy each I need your a<i%ice. Or at other^f company without all least I need to heaN4Jjat I a n d ^ ^ j e ' s ^ifcabjsorbed, l ^ ^ i n g on your part. You haven't wasted fhelast-sevefal b t f ^ l ^ d f r ^ ^ J ^ i ^ S i n g will n o r t ^ l y f eel liberated years of my life, t ^^gerson I . wta^im. It may b eJip-iense f roit[ conventions, but f rom thought I would always l ove o f l iber^tic^^w^ich ^attracts | uma£^ell! has turned out to b ^ a freak. I o tters t om^gjScludiA yourthink he has a lw^rBeBn t ff^ self; Feethig toe w uh him, If h k qeed for attention gets way, there's nothing I c a n ^ t - | y d t | w a n t e | h fm to Jbe y p K ^ j k t h e though, you may to change him, but i t's just ay l ^ v ^ t h i n g j g f and / frhenifhe j ul^ have to distance yourself matter of moving on y ^ T ^ ^ fail»<«io-i6^etvthese txp^^h and find friends with whom ting over t hat^<;lcMg tio^s you fejt hurt, a n i l you can feel f ree, open, and c onfused/bewildejed f eej|ng. ^excited. This is harder accomIt has taken me ffiriSng j fe^gOQd^^QliB^; you^:will^: plished than suggested, but realize what m ist^Qs-j^Ve 4 f ur^er-understand what type , yby must do it. I would never made. I wondered w j j y ^ o s e of ppi&bfc you arf looking f or\ want you to loose your "freak who knew him best j^qoredf afca companion in the future. s ide" f or society's sake. Go his hunger for attentioxi \&{iilej You Jfihd your own discotheque he soaked in the a udife^efef cari also oecotne aware of - /light and dance your heart out. anyone, everyone, and me. I your personal needs in yk\k j fron't be a vicarious f reak. wondered why others dis- relationships (you want some- % Embody his sense of liberamissed h is child-like oblivi- one who is more "you- tion, but don't forget others in ousness and alcohol-filled, focused"). the process. In my continual hedonistic ways! I still care. You ask how to move on. prodding to get people to be But in recent times, I 've seen Well, how do you not? You do more self-reflective, I suggest some sort of light. It would be not really have a choice. You that you don't shy away from foolish as a woman to blame should find out why you wor- those feelings of "icky/conanyone but myself, but how do shipped someone who is fused/bewildered." Live them I move on from someone I was excessively self-absorbed and and you will discover more never committed to but always living under the floodlights of about yourself—how you are, thought would be there wait- alcohol. Maybe he was "good what you need, and the type of ing? How do I move on and for you" at one point, but now relationships you wish to have. come to terms with someone you've grown to desire some- When you know these things, I 've worshipped? Was it the thing different. Tired of party- you lose the need to worship check he always paid? The ing and intoxication, you seek because y ou've become endless music and partying? s omething... more intense? empowered. One last thing, Long and f ree conversations More stable? More intimate? having your own sense of where I could be more than Try to understand that it will expression and empowerment take awhile for you to get over does not equal flaming bitchmyself, say anything... it, but t hat's because y ou've status. Got it? Have fun. How do I move on with my invested a lot of time?, energy, life after this total moment of and memories. But, j ust If you have any question or because you grow out of that comments for the Psyche clarity? phase doesn't rob those expe- Fairy, please email them to riences of their value. You can psy chefairy @ hotmail.com Perturbed develop a new friendship with Fatimah Cruz-Young \CD Review . iFatimah Cruz-Young For those of you who don't like female Hip-Hop artists because they are either too sexual or too masculine for the eyes and ears, the new female artist Eve, from the Ruff Ryders Crew, is the perfect example of a female artist holding her own in the male dominated Hip-Hop industry. Her debut album Let There Be Eve., covers topics that any girl growing up in the "hood" can relate to. She covers everything from being down for your man in "Gotta Man" to having your girls back in "Love is Blind" and "My B***." For those of you struggling through hard times and hard choices, her cut entitled "Heaven Only Knows" will help you see the light at the end of the tunnel. A word of caution for those who have sensitive ears and c an't get past the word "nigga" or foul language, this CD probably isn't for you. But for those of you who can hear the message despite the words being used: Let There Be Eve... Fatimah Cruz-Young I Forget what you may have heard about recording artists to.;listen:tb what t l ^ y ^ y ^ ^ l ^ S ^ ^ M ^ that fake over the soundtracks t leir lives. « kinds of to the to films they are starring in. R&B singer Usher • f u n d e d police o f l f e r in a rundown Raymond and Hip-Hop recordM BBmm& * s ii iti - liiiii1111 J S^Ii^/lincoln Six" (Usher RayrffliMBtRdro Starr, C M t m : ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ing artist Fredro Starr both have roles in the film Light It Up, and | | j j | g | i l o b e r t Ri'char and Sara G j ^ K k r e j y g t o u p of surprise, surprise, neither of fl|pPPp£ i t's like to be young teachers, peers and that claim to help and care about their youth. The U n c d t e i ^ ^ them performs a single track on the title soundtrack. a mtftgang members or clueless t e e ^ ^ ^ g g t w a n t to complain ting forth any effort; instead, thev are j c ^ ^ ^ ^ h g r in a cause. V Instead, the soundtrack •••I ••. along with K ? B a b y f & e e B ^ ^ ^ g offers us a chance to hear from various R&B and Hip-Hop • the idea that what artists. Master P and the No Wentire with, Limit All Stars perform the title fally'-pkt e i ^ ^ l f ^ ' ^ t o e s it end cut from the soundtrack, while ends, and l ife continues* ,. ^ 1 'Ml W M : m SS lllllllillrti lilitPlilllli I m M M MI m S M R&B singer Jon B. performs his spin on Bob Marley's "Waiting In Vain." For those of you who enjoy the beautiful lyrics of Babyface or the Pop sounds of 'NSYNC, this soundtrack puts the two of them together in the cut "If Only In Heaven's Eyes." This is definitely a soundtrack that helps tell a story, and it could probably do so all by itself. �t tye -prtbe AIDS Cont. From Pg. 1 El Cajon Public Health Center L OCAL C LINICS: 855 East Madison Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 Health and Human Anonymous Services 619-579-4446 1700 Pacific Highway Oceanside Public Health San Diego, CA 92101 - Center Anonymous testing 104 South Barnes Street 619-236-2352 Oceanside, CA 92054 Anonymous Lesbian and Gay M en's 760-967-4401 Community Center 3916 Normal Street North San Diego Public San Diego, CA 92103 Health Center Anonymous 2440 Grand Avenue 619-692-2077 San Diego, CA 92109 Anonymous East San Diego Public 619-581-4300 Health Center 5202 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 Anonymous OR Confidential 619-229-7990 Words to Live By June Hodges If Noah had been truly wise, he would have swatted those two flies. Helen Castle Nothing endures, but noble qualities. Walt Whitman If thou thinkest twice before thou speakest once, thou wilt speak twice the better for it. William Penn Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. William Shakespeare Consider the little mouse, how sagacious a n animal it is which never entrusts its life to one hole only. Plautus CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Ttaesday, November 30 Study ^Abroad Informational Meeting 12:00pm-1:00pm Commons 206 Final Exam Preparation Description: What's involved in a successful exam preparation? Plan ahead and attend this workshop! Presenter: Alex Cuatok, ASPIRE Program Coordinator 11:00am - Noon PPHS 106 3:00pm - 4:00pm ACD 410 T H E C APITAL F ELLOWS T he Capita! Fellows a re participants in o ne of t he foyr fellowship programs .administered by t he C enter for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento.' T he programs mclude: . JESSE M. 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Fellows work in t he Governor's office, agencies, d epartments, boards and commissions. The JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM prepares you t o work in t he complex and chang* ing environment of t he c ourts. Fellows work with t he judicial Council, t he Administrative. Office of che C ourts, and county c ourts. FOR MORE INFORMATION please c ontact; C enter f or California Studies California State University, Sacramento 6000 J S treet Sacramento, CA 95819-6081 {916} 278-6906 E-mail: calstudies@csus.edu Please visit o ur website at: http;//www. csus.edu/calst WMM <fmm Wednesday, December 1 World AIDS Day AIDS Quilt Project — "MakeA-Memory" California AIDS Coalition HIV/AIDS Awareness kits available 9 :00am-2:00pm Founder's Plaza HIV positive guest speakers 1:00pm - 3:00pm UH 101 Internet Job Search Description: An increasing number of j ob searchers find positions on-line. Learn how to. hook up and get hired. Presenter: Cindy Yumiko Pollack, Technical Specialist, Career and Assessment Center 3 :00pm-4:00pm FCB 106 Thursday, December 2 Stress Management Description: Finals are around the corner! This workshop will show you how to minimize your stress by providing valuable tips for surviving finals week! Presenter: Dr. Fritz Kreisler, Counseling & Psychological Services. 11:00am-Noon PPHS 106 3 :00pm-4:00pm ACD 410 8th Annual Angel Tree Project/Circle K International "How many people does it take to change the world? Just oneYOU!"—Anonymous This year we are going to donate the toys to over 70 homeless and underprivileged kids at St. C lare's Home in Escondido. Please pick up an angel and help the less fortunate this Holiday Season. Contact: Roberto Ramirez (760) 714-1447 From Nov. 30 - Dec. 16,1999 The Dome Toy Drive We will only make a difference if we work as a team! Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan is planning to go to an orphanage of 40 children and 28 teenagers in Tijuana. Their plan is to collect toys and clothes (new or used in good conditions), canned goods and non-perishable food items (cereal, package f ood, etc..). Lety Luna (luna003) will be in charge of toys, Lupe Canseco (canse002) will be in charge of food, and Izabel Solis (solisOOl) will be in charge of clothes f or children and teenagers. Contact: Izabel Solis at x4861 or solis001@csusm.edu Donations will be collected: November 18 - December 15 EOP office in Craven 4107 Getting Married? Congratulations!! The Optimist Club of Vista is a private, elegant club, located on 7 acres, with views of scenic rolling hills in Shadowridge. We do outdoor wedding ceremonies, and can accommodate up to 250 for your indoor reception. Please call (760) 598-5907 for your free personal tour and consultation with our Wedding Coordinator. CLASSIFIEDS ., ^ San Marcos Mission Inn M m KARAOKE • . , T H U R S > . . F R I . * . S A T U R D A Y tu • t o c l o s e » Pool Tables • Darts • Karaoke SPECIAL: 6:00 p•m. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 AIDS Bree Tinney fall 1999 housing https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/fbd7e60160b9123c4ce007e77ba63ba5.pdf 47d647ea739bc35d8bbef6eca216da86 PDF Text Text http:/ / www.csusm.edu/pride/ California State University, San Marcos Guest Speakers Share: World AIDS Day Drug and Alcohol Awareness Seminar Giovanni Ferrer Catherine Armas-Matsumoto PRIDE STAFF WRITER PRIDE STAFF WRITER On Wednesday, December 1, three guest speakers shared their stories and experiences, commemorating World Aids Day at CSUSM. Two of the guests were HIV/AIDS positive, while the third was a caregiver at two licensed facilities in North County. Many people die or are severely injured as a result of drug and alcohol related accidents each year. In an effort to promote Understanding, Student Health Services sponsored a Drug and Alcohol Awareness Seminar Thursday, December 2 in ACD 102 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Although adults between the ages of 25-45 represent the largest population of reported cases of AIDS in the U.S., young adults between 14 and 25 are at the greatest risk of contracting the disease, especially women. The Peer Education and Support Program, along with Health, Counseling and Disability Services, raised AIDS awareness on campus with the presentation. The event opened with a welcome from Reina Abeyta, a LVN from the Student Health Center, and co-coordinator of the day's event. ASI president Waleed Delawari then read an emotionstirring poem about a young girl who had refrained from drinking at a party, only to be killed by a drunk driver. The audience listened attentively to the four speakers who followed. After further tests, the results came back HIV positive. She is not absolutely sure whether or not she contracted the virus through the dirty needle. The second guest speaker was a middle-aged male Hispanic who was HTV positive. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and was raised in Chicago and Orange County, See AIDS Pg. 15 The Pride Schola Pacifica ........5 Cynthia Woodward Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER PRIDE STAFF WRITER The display offered an immediate, visceral understanding of art's importance t o humanity, simply by removing it from view for one day. The handouts called Day Without Art a day of "conscious confrontation with loss," reminding viewers of the many lives cut short by AIDS. One poster read, "Some people have lost everyone they know." The magnitude of the loss of art shrinks in relation to the loss humanity suffers because of the dreaded disease. The handouts also asked viewers to Work toward a cure for AIDS. U CSD Ensemble. Student Affairs;....................12 find an apartment that housed other HIV/AIDS tenants. She took AIDS medications for a few years but found the side effects unbearable. She no longer takes medication and her physician must monitor her more frequently. She said that her life is more stable now. SAMANTHA M . CAHILL/ A Day Without Art Black shrouds covered library artwork on Wednesday, Evaluations.........................6 December 1, in observance of Templeton Guide Day Without Art 1999. Posters Campus Emergencies and handouts placed on or near the shrouds explained the conHealthy Ways.. ....:...,7 nection between the loss of art Words to Live By and the loss of lives, due to AIDS. The walls of the CSUSM EDIAL library, which normally exhibit artwork, were draped with Notable Books shrouds, the covering used for Tutoring Opportunitiesthe dead. The visual impact of ssaulted s Mission Statement. .9 tfhe shrouds sataff as theytudents, aculty, and entered and exited the library. Great Eggs-pectations 10 it's going to end up." She and her husband divorced. She lost her job. When she fell sick, she finally had to tell her two chil dren. She said that her children responded well and that she received a great deal of support from their friends. But things began to get worse. She couldn't make her car payments, bills "were piling up, arid she eventually ended up homeless. She wasn't out in the street but had to stay with friends. The speaker became emotionally distraught and tears fell as she told the audience how she was terrified that people in the medical field would find out about her illness. Her husband told her not to tell anyone and for a couple of years she kept it a secret. She said of the aftereffects of the disease, "It's like a Finally, a friend told her wrecking ball hitting brick by about a support group called brick and you don't know where Being Alive. They helped her Speakers included Kathleen The first speaker was a midBlatner, a nurse practitioner who dle-aged woman who tested has treated many victims of drugr HIV positive eight years ago while married with two chilSee DRUGS Pg. 15 dren. Before learning she had contracted the virus, she worked as a nurse at a local hospital helping treat AIDS patients. IN THIS ISSUE One day at work she accidentalOpinion. ........... .C... .2-3 ly pricked herself with a needle used on one of the AIDS patients. She was tested, but the F MP Holiday.. results came back inconclusive. Psyche Fairy................. . . .|... . 4 Holiday Fun List Campus Beat Poetry Night.,.........>. GUTS Time of Your Life V ol. v n N o. 1 5/ Monday, December 6, 1999 : Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Timeless songs sung in Latin fill the air. Imagine sunlight streaming through stained glass, the stone floor of an ancient monastery, days of faithful devotion which flow into weeks, and then years, like the sands of an hourglass. Kaloogian. ............................ 15 It wasn't difficult to imagine when San Diego-based choral group Schola Pacifica took to the stage on December 2. Three members of the twelve-man group were absent, victims of the flu, but that didn't diminish the beauty of the soaring sounds of Gregorian chant, delivered a cappella to an appreciative audience as part of the CSUSM Arts and Lecture series. Schola Pacifica Director Max Chodos told the audience he welcomed the chance to bring this "uplifting and spiritual" music to the campus. Calendar o Classifiedsf Events.............. 16 Schola Pacifica was founded in 1993 by Karl Nielson, a Benedictine monk who has since returned to his monastery. The B allet Folklorico................. 13 Jewel's C D Polynesian Fair.................... 14 SAMANTHA M . CAHILL/ The Pride See PACIFICA Pg. 15 �OPINION * 2 Monday, December 6, 1999 Random Acts of Kindness By Cindy Tagliapietra The Season By Victor Mireles The turkey has been devoured, the pie eaten, and the football games played. Now the Christmas season begins. Yes, I said the word "CHRISTMAS." Not "holiday." Slowly over time we, as a society, have removed Christmas from our collective lexicon. The Christmas play or pageant has long since been banned. In some schools, candy canes have been banned as being religious in nature. People have "Holiday" parties with "Holiday" trees and "Holiday" candy. This time of year every sign says "Holiday Savings" or "Holiday Values." The "Season" has become one long shopping binge of the worst kind. The use of the word Holiday instead of Christmas for store use is justified by the claim that not all the population is Christian or about everything in general. In Muslim (Both Pakistan and Iran short they hate fun and life itself. have Christmas as a holiday). The Christmas of Santa Claus, What is more disturbing is the candy canes and Rudolph the political correctness crowd of red- nosed reindeer does not reppeople who are tyrannical in resent anything biblical or relitheir opposition in even display- gious. It is just fun. Those who ing anything Christmas. This sad remember the religious aspect state of affairs has been caused will do so with respect, but the by a relative few who wish to minority of people who do not shape the world in their own nar- view Christmas in the same light row view. They sue the city and must respect the rights of the nation over crosses, trees, and majority. So if you like the words, "In God We Trust," Christmas do. not say "Happy on our currency. They claim that Holidays" but "Merry they are protecting the rights of Christmas." Atheists, non-Christians and others. However, they are nothing If people have a problem with more than the worst sorts of that, tell them to get a life. cowards who hide behind the Constitution for their selfish aims. They are the same people who cry over cigarette ads, economic injustice, cars, and just Response to a November 15, Committee. Let's talk and dis1999 "Letter to the Editors" cuss the issue. One person brought up a few good ideas so Hello. My name is Debbie far, so imagine the outcome by Nation. I am the Childcare many. Talk to ASI and inquire Representative for ASI and I am about joining the childcare comresponding to a letter for the edi- mittee. Let's think of creating a tor in The Pride on November safe place for children of fellow 15, 1999, regarding children on classmates to stay while we campus on Veteran's Day. I hear learn. the concern for children attending school. Many parents are in As for Mike... Thanks for need of "emergency" childcare. bringing up the subject/ It defiAt the moment, there is a wait- nitely needs to be noticed and ing list at our facility and we do acted upon. To put a childcare not offer drop-in care. In the drop-in center at the Palomar mean time, we thank our instruc- Pomerado Health Services tors and other students for being building would require licensing patient and understanding of and time. However, we do not parents continuing their educa- need to have a license to use one tion, thus sometimes bringing of our vacant rooms on campus. their child to class. We need university permission to have the children on campus We can't ask parents to leave on those days and therefore have their child with anyone. Look at drop-in childcare on those speour world; watch the news and cific days. Join the Childcare one should clearly see why. Committee! We're eager to hear There are way too many risks your input. out there! Debbie Nation So... What do we do? For ASI Childcare Representative now, join the ASI Childcare A Christmas Letter By Cindy Tagliapietra This time of year is always hard for me. Papers are due. Exams are coming up. The holidays are right around the corner and money is tight. Several years ago I read an article in a newspaper with ideas of things to get those people in your lives that are close to you. The answer was simple: love. Write a love letter. I did just that. I went out and bought some Christmas station- e ffirtbe ary and sat down and wrote 25 things I love and appreciate about my husband. I did the same thing for my three children. After all the presents were unwrapped that year, I pointed out to everyone they had one more gift to open. As my husband read it, I could tell I had found the perfect gift for him as his eyes welled up with tears while reading his letter.. For my children, it wasn't so evident, until one day as I was changing the sheets on my daughter's bed. Dear Editors: Colorful chalk drawings advertising AIDS Awareness Week greeted me today as I made that dreadful climb up the stairs of Mount CSUSM to campus. I was delighted to see that awareness was being made about this incurable* deadly disease and hoped that it would lead to improved prevention for students. But as I started to approach the peak of the Mountain I began to see oddly shaped ^balloons" tied to the rails, gleefully swaying in the morning breeze. Upon closing examination, condoms. Huh? The holidays are right around the corner. This year, do something a little different. Think of those around you who may be going through a difficult time right now Someone who may have lost a loved one, someone struggling with a medical condition, someone who is in the process of looking for or starting a new job. Someone who is struggling with an addiction or has gone back to school after many years. Someone who is going through a divorce or break up of a relationship, someone who is feeling lonely or depressed, someone who is having financial difficulty. Try practicing Random Acts of Kindness. Give someone words of encouragement either verbally or send a card. They will get the warm fuzzies just knowing someone is thinking of them! Pick up a bouquet of flowers from the grocery store to perk up someone's day. Unexpectedly buy a friend lunch. Help out your parents by washing their car, or better yet, fill up their gas tank without being asked. Give a hug just because. Call or visit someone you haven't been in touch with for awhile. Give mothers with small children a break. Open doors for them. Offer to baby-sit free of charge! Bring cookies to share to work. Tell a professor or teacher how much you appreciate them, (you could also tell your parents, spouse, and/or friend the same thing!) Look around at all you have been blessed with and spread the wealth. You will find that when you practice little Random Acts of Kindness, it makes you feel better but it also touches the hearts of those around you. OUT!" graces the cover. Something just seemed really wrong with all this, so I vainly tried to refresh my memory of 7th grade sex education. This produced little more than a disturbing image of the live pregnancy video I was shown, so I gave up to see if the Internet provided any answers. After a bit of searching a website (http://www.hivdent.org) gave me the infomation I was looking for. As it turns out condoms are 90% effective in preventing the transmission of HIV when used properly. For you John Q. Math Majors out there that would leave a 10% chance that you would contract the virus. 10%? That's about the same odds as winning one of those "under the cap" beverage games. Which I have won! The cap, however, still sits on my shelf awaiting trade in for a pair of stylish Sprite endorsed sunglasses. the sheets" game, AIDS is not something you can just put on your shelf because you don't find it particularly useful. It's not cheesy merchandise; it's an incurable, deadly disease! Instead of handing out guns for students to play sexual Russian roulette with, something more practical must be done. How about both partners being tested prior to relations? Or what about. 1 *ga$p*.. abstinence? While I don't fully endorse the latter, the former is quite plausible, and I know from experience. Our society seems to be forming in a way where we try to dodge the bullet instead of just not pulling the trigger. I hate to see condoms endorsed as an HIV prevention method and I hope the students of CSUSM will think ahead and realize that the trigger need not be pulled. I made my way to the Dome to grab a bite to eat and a copy of the school paper. On my way I noticed colored chalk animated with arrows pointing to the direction of "free condoms." Apparently if I were to follow these arrows I would get a "kit" Respectfully, that includes condoms, prevenAn Upset, Sexually Active Joe tion information, and candy. To top it off the slogan "TAKE Unfoftunately though for OUT BEFORE YOU MAKE those who lose in the sex "under As I tucked in the sheets, my hand touched paper. There, I found underneath her mattress were my Christmas love letters stacked neatly with other things she treasured in her life. The things you write about don't have to be earth shattering accomplishments, but things like, "I love the way you smile. I love the way you take the dog out for a walk without anyone asking you. I am happy you are a part of my life." Now, almost ten years have passed since I started my tradition and it is the first gift opened on Christmas Day. I still tell them how much they are loved and appreciated. Now, I also add in highlights of things they accomplished and even obstacles they had to overcome over the past year and point out how proud I am of them. Since I have started this, I have spread the word to my friends and other relatives. It is the gift that my best friend and sister request every year. Last Christmas, I added something extra with my letters. I purchased special boxes for my family to put their love letters in. In the last couple years, I have noticed I am now on the receiving end from my eldest son and best friend. It is a wonderful tradition to begin. It is unique, personal and guaranteed to be cherished. All it takes is a little time and love. Sccount, ratherYhan the iLETTERS TOeadline For DITORS isTnO TtHE ednesday prioretterspublication. sLetters to vthe eelectronichould itncludeParideddress, telephone UBMIT t OUR ndividual editors. D THE E submissions oon he WPRIDE L to should be ubmitted ia ditors s mail o The n a electronic mail a number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Author's name may be withheld upon request at the discretion of the editors. Letters containing profanity or hate speech will not be printed anonymously but* will include the authors full name. Editors reserve therightnot to publish letters ®f\z $ rtbe M. Cahill Samantha Editor Editor Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor Staff Columnist Leiana S. A. Naholowaa Cynthia C. Woodward Madeleine E Marshall Psyche Fairy http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ rials represent the majority opinion of The Pride is published weekly on Mondays during the academic year. All opinions and letters in The Pride represent the Opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned edito- The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Display and classified advertising in The Pride ~' The Pride should not be construed as the California State University San Marcos endorsement or investigation of commer- San Marcos, CA cial enterprises or ventures. The Pride 92096-0001 reserves the right to reject any advertis- Phone: (760)750-6111 Fax:(760)750-4030 ing. E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �®fje $rtbe Retraction With profound regret, The Pride announces that the following articles, submitted by Staff Writer Mark Zornes and accordingly attributed to him in the pages of The Pride during the past semester, were substantially plagiarized: "Student Flick of the Week: The Astronaut's Wife" September 7, 1999 Star Wars: Exhibit Attracts World to San Diego" October 4, 1999 "The Three or Should I say Four Wise Men Deliver" November 15, 1999 "Pokemania" November 15, 1999 The Pride apologizes to its readers, to the campus community at large, and to the original authors of these texts. When the paper published these reviews, the editors and advisor were unaware of the plagiarism. Indeed, a student paper, like the campus and thewider academic world, can only operate on the. assumption that writers are honest and that their work is their own. The free exchange of ideas depends on this assumption. Samantha Cahill, Editor Leiana Naholowaa, Editor Cynthia Woodward, Graduate Intern Madeleine Marshall, Faculty Advisor DON'T LET THEM JUST GET AWAY WITH THIS - LET'S BE SURE TO REMIND THEM THAT THEY ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO STUDENTS THEY Furthermore, as far as I under- REPRESENT!!!!!!! stand it, NO OTHER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNIVERSITY Let YQUT Voice Be Heard: engages in this practice. individually - on an individual But ASI sure does. I guess he level we can: e-mail each of the who makes the rules, rules. B.O.D. members (just like you (Especially when there is no One would to your congressman and to holding them accountable for let them know that we, their constituents, disapprove of this and their actions!) want it rectified immediately). This is our money that we pay to the ASI, before such frivolous ** We can also go to our Student decisions about how to spend Government's Board of OUR money are made, I think Directors (B.O.D.) meetings and any reasonable person on this voice our disapproval of this campus would expect our student "appropriation" of student funds government to be responsible (without any consultation or conenough to ASK us about it first. sent from us). At minimum, affording us the opportunity to have some sort I am going to the next B.O.D. method that our VOICES may be meeting (as I have been throughheard. out the semester) - and I hope to see more concerned students I think it's time that the stu- there...anyone care to join me? dents on this campus not only be * aware* of, but VOICE their Samantha Beltram opinions about the actions of our student government and it's officers. find this behavior completeSTUDENT GOVERNMENT'S ly Iunacceptable for those in stuCHRISTMAS BONUS dent government who are supposed to "represent" us. Dear Editors: I'm not sure of how many students on this Campus are aware of this - but our student Government, ASI, has decided to take our money that we give them each semester and give their staff Christmas bonuses! They did this at their Friday November 12, 1999 meeting in CLOSED Session. Ifindthese actions by our student government absolutely INTOLERABLE!! Did they ask you or me (as the "Official Student Voice" they are representing) if this is okay with us? No. Did they hold a forum to get our opinions on this since they care so much about representing us? No. Did they even bother to at least have this decision made during the OPEN Public part of their meetings so that we, the students could be afforded the opportunity to voice our opinion on this matter? No. Faculty Mentoring Program Holiday Catherine Armas-Matsumoto PRIDE STAFF WRITER , ' . The Faculty Mentoring Program hosted its annual Holiday Dialogue Gathering Thursday evening, December 2nd, in the Dome. Mentors and proteges assembled to celebrate the season with a catered dinner from El Polio Loco. Festive activities planned by the FMP staff included a gift exchange and awards. ; _ Under the direction of Dr. Vickie Golich, Edward Polhert, and Dr. Elisa Grant-Velone along with excellent support staff Rose Russell and Olga Gonzalez, the Faculty Mentoring Program continues to expand the opportunities for first generation college students and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Sixty-nine faculty members and ninety-one students are currently involved in the program. Polhert gave credit to Gonzalez, who joined FMP at for the successful turnout of the sixth annual event. FMP offers academic preparation, workshops, and activities that allow students to learn strategies to increase their educational opportunities and complete the goal of graduation. The encouragement from the mentors becomes an integral part-of the students' academic experience and a valuable resource. The Pride Staff Fall 1999 Front row, left to right: Fatimah Cruz-Young, Penny Lanese, Shari Sutherland Second row, left to right: Jessica George, June Hodges, Gail Skennion, Victoria Segall, Catherine Armas-Matsumoto Third row, left to right: Sharon Hambly,. Cynthia Woodward, Adra Hallford, Joni Miller, Leiana Naholowaa, Cynthia Tagliapietra Back Row: Trevor Knudsen, Giovanni Ferrer, Paul Blanchard, Mike Spangler, Imani Rupert, Laura Hopkins, Andrea Cavanaugh, Samantha Cahill, Madeleine Marshall �/ s c w / j Ohhh P<tf&ynut (such a cute - _ name)!j0dufeve a big problem. No first one can help you, not even yourIt is the end of the semester and I s t i l ^ i K ^ ^ are self. Time will eventually help, but am stressed to the m akyl am so M ^ f ^ o d is that now? As far as crabby with everyone. I 'm frofe^etI 'm aware, crushes overtake us like ting enough sleep at i ^ h U ^ S u ^ j ob e %^|iere. You have A d v a n - a w av| ofIrUoxic ation. Crushes and of all the papers I need t?NjQrit^and., then when I do get to bed O pSSr tage / rights n d ^ w h ^ f t retailers Just hayK|his perfect recipe for crewound up, I can't fall as|e%>. Plus everywhere ^ l o d ^ f c t e A n p l o y - 4iftf delukons and silliness. With my boss is on my b a ^ ^ ^ o r ^ ^ e s . >ko r ela^ w eft/you^an trV MS* t he^ilht amount of anxiety, because I keep wanting time off ancj, ^ n j ^ h i n g s ; fersdiially, J f m d f V H ^x^sal, s©i|imentality, and pasthis is the height of the busy season ^ to l ist^io musiefin a dark sioi%we are hard pressed to remain focused and rational. The plus side in retail, on top of e verything^^.J^room I 'm afraid I 'm going to lose ^ engage|your mjjfid iiKlhe, is you "feel" so alive. It's bad timflai^. A^hot baii, a ^gl^of vftx&ri n g , of course, so you will have to I feel like I 'm wound t igj^r*hanji a massage froffi a 'good ^ just say to yourself " I'll fantasize rubber band. Any suggBMgitf onhelpfcf"also findi^ I jilPi want later.....but for now, it's ways to help m yself? On£ study time." Try to remember why heiyfu^^)throw thing, Psyche Fairy, my broken out f rom the stress akd I f sumfe task such as cooking. I Van y ^ur studies are so interesting and have a couple major holiday parties Justify the time by saying, "I have /"gM with it while you can. In regard to attend!! HELP!!! \ j to eat." Zits a nd hormones are a tplacting on your lust, I 'd advise deadly combination. This is why < t£at you take your final first and Yes, yes, I know all about what you need to relax and take care of reveal your attraction later. you are saying. Unfortunately, there yourself. Zinc, some good polyun- Professors are biased because they is no easy f ix to your problem. saturated oils (flax, borage), and are human, so e-mail her later. Because you only have a couple of vitamin A are sometimes recom- Express your attraction, if it continweeks l eft, apologize to your mended. Ultimately, a person's best ues, and see what she says. You f riends in advance about being a friend when a zit takes us hostage is must be prepared f or rejection, pain in the .ass. Most of them will makeup. By diminishing the though. She might not prefer you, understand that your stress is dis- appearance of a pimple, people will your sex, nor initiating such a relaplacing your good sense and they notice the whole visage a nd you tionship with a student. If you can will wait out the two weeks. For the will feel less terrorized. The stress accept this and if s he's open sleep problem, I definitely recom- isn't going to disappear, but these enough, you might want to express mend exercising. By immersing suggestions may alleviate some of your desire anyway. If the situation yourself in some strenuous exercise the torture. I wish you success on isn't in your favor, then you are left you can distract your mind with your exams and good times at the to indulge in your fantasies. Your fantasies could be more f un! bodily exhaustion. Another helpful parties. hint is to "pretend to dream while waiting to fall asleep. By doing so, Dear Psyche Fairy, your attention falls away f rom the If you have any question or I have a BIG crush on one of my work and gets lost in fantasy. This can help you f all asleep faster. I professors. She is s ingle, but comments for the Psyche Fairy, please email them to always tell people to get sleep involved. How do I stop thinking psychefairy @ hotmail.com because .it is so important f or an about her? I don't want it to affect active, healthy mind. When you are my final! Help. tired, your quality of work suffers Pashynut Pupil a M so life My dear Psyche Fairjjc. ake % 1 x ? Got relatives in town? Tired of going to the ma j ? Finals are over and you want to get out and have FUN!!! Here are a few things going on in and around San Diego during the month of December. How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Old Globe Theatre, 12/1 through 1/2, (619)239-2255 A Christmas Carol - San Diego Repertory Theatre - now through 12/24, (619) 544-1000 Star Wars: The Magic of Myth - San Diego Museum of Art - through 1/2/00, Balboa Park (619) 232-7931 The Nutcracker - California Center for the Arts, Escondido - 12/17, 12/18, 12/19, (760) 739-0101 or Ticketmaster (619) 220-8497 The Nutcracker is also playing at: San Diego Civic Theatre with the California Ballet Company, 12/17,12/18, 12/19, 12/21 - for tickets call (619)570-1100 San Diego Symphony Family Festival, Home for the Holidays - Copley Symphony Hall, 12/12 - Come sing along ! ! (619) 235-0804 Triple Expresso - Horton Grand Theatre - ongoing HILARIOUS!! (619)234-9583 Forever Plaid - Theatre in Old Town - ongoing - (619) 6882494 Del Mar Fairgrounds Holiday of Lights - 12/1 through 1/2 (858)755-1161 Wild Animal Park Festival of Lights - 12/10 through 12/30, reduced price after 4:00pm, (760) 747-8702 ext.5140 28th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights - San Diego Bay, 12/12, 5:30pm - 2:00pm (858) 296-3562 Bates Nut Farm - Christmas trees - Arts and Crafts, Valley Center (619)749-3333 Bette Midler in Concert - San Diego Sports Arena, 12/12, (619) 224-4171 Reuben H. Fleet Science Center - ongoing - (619) 238-1233 Christmas shopping in Julian - come on up, enjoy the leisurely drive and apple pie! (760) 765-1857 Cindy Tagliapietra PRIDE STAFF WRITER Question: Which Mission Statement do you prefer; the old one or the proposed new one and why? Movies Coming Soon to local theaters Opening December 10: Galaxy Quest - Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver The Green Mile - Tom Hanks The Ninth Gate - Johnny Depp Scream 3 - Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox Opening December 17: Anna and the King - Jodie Foster Bicentennial Man - Robin Williams Stuart Little - Adaptation of E. B. White's tale - great for the kids! Opening December 21: Girl Interrupted - Winona Ryder Opening December 22: , Any Given Sunday - A1 Pacino Man on the Moon - Jim Carrey Anabella Escamiloa, Sociology Major New - because I wouldn't both-, er reading the old one. It's too long. The new one seems more focused. Michael Gallardo, Communication Major Florence Medina, Social Science Major Old - Looks like more determi- New - It's easier to read. nation went into it. It gives the impression of a higher standard. A goal can't be summed up in a couple of sentences. Opening December 24: Reindeer Games - Ben Affleck The Talented Mr. Ripley - Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow �Poetry Night at the Power Surge Imani Rupert ^ PRIDE STAFF WRITER Students gathered for a night of poetry on Tuesday, December 1, at the Power Surge cafe. The night got off to a late start, and was characterized at first by a definite lack of people in attendance. But despite the late start, the evening was definitely a night to remember. In a matter of a half-hour, the room filled with friends. At first people took turns reading poems from a book. Then after a little persuading, Rodrick Frazier sung a poem. He sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson and later sang another song. His beautiful voice picked up the mood of the night. Then everything seemed to flow. Angela Oesterle wrote an amazing poem right there in the coffee house, and read it for the crowd. Elsa Mejia read Maya Angelou's famous poem, And Still I Rise. Mbalaka Monolobo recited a poem in Swahilli and translated the title: My Twin. Nico Cusimano, a student at Palomar, writes poetry and just happened to have some of his work with him that night. Hie audience quickly responded to the readings he presented. Most of the applause went to Malika U. Bomani and Rodrick Frazier. They did an impromptu "skit'' to Destiny Child's song, "Bug a boo." Another Poetry Night is in the works. Contact Mbalaka Monololo in the ASI office for information. A Campus Without GUTS Mike Spangler PRIDE STAFF WRITER The CSUSM Literary Society does not have GUTS this semester. The Literary Society does not even have official recognition as a campus club by the Inter-Club Council or Associated Students, Inc., said Barbara Schiffler, one of the few remaining members of what was once the CSUSM Literary Society. GUTS is the Literary Society's Literary Magazine first published October 1996. The society was founded by Denise Lampman, with the goal of publishing GUTS. Lampman graduated last May and the campus has been GUTS^less since. "We started in May of '99 with about 15 people—then when we were just about ready to print, the people who were helping me faded away/' said Schiffler. "The only people left were me and two other people—and all of us are grad students." It is the lack of available bodies, Schiffler said, that caused the Literary Society to lose their charter. When asked why the Literary Society was no longer an officially recognized club, Assistant Director of Student and Residential Life Gezai Berhane said, "The Literary Society has not completed the rechartering session for this year." Berhane. said that the Society failed to satisfy Responsibility 10 outlined in the CSUSM Student and Residential Life Procedures for ReChartering Clubs and Organizations, which states "Your club is required to attend an Annual Student and Residential Life and Associated Students, Inc. training of officers/advisors." This semester' s mandatory October 29 meeting's "topics included security, facilities use, liability issues and financial management," The Pride reported in its November 8 issue. The same article also stated "Calvin One Deer, Director of Student and Residential Life, lamented the precipitous decline in the number of campus clubs in recent years and expressed hope that the falling-off of interest in campus organizations would reverse itself." Schiffler pleaded with students of Professor Brandon Cesmat's Creative Writing class tp get involved and re-charter the Literary Society in the Spring of 2000 so that the more than fogy submissions can be published with official university recognition. Also, without active undergraduates, the Literary Society is in danger of fading into CSUSM history, officially recognized or not. Schiffler stressed GUTS isintended as a publication "made completely by students" with no advertising, but stopped short of calling it an underground publication. One Deer said recently that he would like to see the Literary Society re-chartered, and more clubs formed, "There are a lot more ideas out there that can involve students in extra-curricular activities." All of the guidelines and regulations for rechartering a club for the current academic year, or starting a new club on campus, are available in convenient five- and eight-page packets (respectively) from the office of Student and Residential Life in Craven Hall 4116. One Deer urged clubs wishing to be recognized, which also makes them eligible for ICC funding, to pick up a packet and start planning for the spring semester now. He said there will be another ICC meeting in February 2000, like the one the Literary Society missed, to educate club representatives as part of the chartering process. "We want to promote leadership among students while creating campus life," said One Deer. Time of Your Life on the Tube Imani Rupert PRIDE STAFF WRITJER Has anyone managed to watch Party of Five- s spin-off, Time of Your Lifel When Sarah Reeves (Jennifer Love Hewitt) left San Francisco in search of her dad, the crew of Party of Five thought she would be returning in a week. However, Sarah decided to stay in New York to discover who she is, without anyone taking care of her. Once on her own, the eternally innocent Sarah does some very unlike-Sarah things. So begins the Time of Your Life. There are six central characters on the show. Sarah's roommate, Romy (Jennifer Garner- Felicity's competition for Noel first season) is an aspiring actress with the hots for J.B. (Diego Serrano), their neighbor who works as a salon shampooist Cecilia (Pauley Perette) is a student at NYU, and current superintendent at their building, not to mention a wild girl. Maguire is an ex-musician with a jaded view of how the music business works. He's pretty fond of Sarah, and she seems to be pretty fond of him too. Joss (Gina Ravera) is a close friend of Maguire, and works with Sarah as a waitress. Finally there is Sarah, who is trying to figure out who she is, and wants to have a little fun in the process. There is an obvious attraction between Sarah and the amazingly hot Maguire, and now since Baliey has broken up with her, Sarah seems eager to jump into the arms of this sweet-hearted musician. It took Dawson and Joey an entire season, Mulder and Scully have yet to do it, and it's anyone's guess when those two from Roswell will get together. Romy and J.B. have a semi-romance going on. Romy has been staring into J.B.'s window since she's been there, watching a stream of girls trickle in and out of his apartment. They are dating now, but apparently J.B. has a few girls in his past, one in particular that he is still sleeping with. Joss is a sweet girl that won't let anyone tell her what to do. Her stubbornness is bound to get her in trouble. She is more than willing to help Sarah out though, whether she needs a job, or time off from that job. Time of Your Life is a good show. It moves faster than other dramas, and Sarah makes mistakes that you can only make when you're twenty, and with her motley crew of friends, you're sure to like one of the characters. It's an above-average television drama, especially if you liked Sarah from Party of Five. Time of Your Life plays on Fox, Mondays at 8:00pm. THIS YEAR A LOT OF COLLEGE SENIORS WILL BE GRADUATING I n l y d e bIti KD mm Under the Army's Loan Repayment program, you could get out from under with a three-year enlistment. Each year you serve on active duty reduces your indebtedness by one-third or $1,500, whichever amount is greater, up to a $65,000 limit. The offer applies to Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, and certain otherfederallyinsured loans, which are not in default. And debtreliefis just one of the many benefits you 11 earnfromthe Army Ask your Army Recruiter. 1-800-USA-ARMY WNW.GOARMr.COM ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN BEf www.goarmy.com �6 M onday, D ecember 6 , 1 999 Course Evaluations: It's Your T\irn to Grade Adra Hallford Preparing for Disaster on Campus ®f)e ffirttie Mike Spangler PRIDE STAFF WRITER At the end of each semester course, students at CSUSM have the chance to connect what they have learned with how well they have been taught. Course evaluations constitute one of the means students hav#ioi^ J^pling their bpMMs; %®Sems^ praise suggestions; M d critiques of every instructor thejf encounter on campus. The feSta^t^rs g iw itfid^tife grades and students have a tiifedianism to gffiejthe t t i ^ l l ^ ^ l l ^ M M ^ ^ ^ ^ i l & i ^ i course and instructor^ perr course evaluations and announces the need fot volunteers to collect and ivm ducks oat of the room. With 5 to iwxiwl^ through a full semester of interaction, students rate g rep^e^ess enthusiasm, organisation, and other demonstrated a ^6utes o ^the instructor. Students also are asked open-ehafetfiguls^ strengths and ways to i mptSfe^fe'c^i^^ Some Students rush through the evaluation since fl^gip^^^^^^a^lp^S they finish, while others write out detailed J&ts;^^.jt^^tJi^^Q^J^ prepared critiques. What f j ^ ^ r t o r t f e ' evaluations after these are submitted to the D e a n ? ' ^ ^f*WT.-T Each s oltege-mt^m^Md^^WMMxig responses and subthits the resMt#t^ the M^tructor after course grades have been posted. Ideally^ ^SS^tS^ ^rellttf'BSftpil&M^ffiad analyzed, instructors use the evaluations to strengthen their teaching methods and improve courses. Wit, the irttpatct of 6V£&uatibns only begins there 1 ? ; PRIDE STAFF WRITER The City of San Marcos and CSUSM have a host of emergency service personnel trained to respond within minutes should a disaster rock the campus. CSUSM Fire Marshal Steve Orsak said the most common scenarios used in emergency preparedness drills in Southern California involve earthquakes and wildfires. Not counting the time for the 911 call and the transfer, "we will be at the door of the college in one to three minutes" said Division Fire Chief John Twyman, Fire Marshal (ONE L) for the City of San Marcos for 11 years. There are three fire stations in San Marcos that can approach the campus from three different directions. The City of San Marcos is ready to respond with three engine companies, one truck company, and one duty chief —a total of 13 full-time trained professionals— on an initial fire call to the university. recently increased their responding force by three for a total of eight sworn-in personnel. All are certified under the Standard Emergency Management System (SEMS) as part of their required training mandated by the state of California, said Lt. Will Glen of CSUSM Public Safety. San Marcos' Twyman confirmed that every engine and chief's car has a "Fire Pre-PIan." This book details the location of hazardous materials, building floorplans, and room occupancies f or the entire campus. Because of all of the construction and clearing of vegetation, "the campus is under a very low threat from wildfires" said Orsak. Twyman agreed, adding that the Harmony Grove fire and last year's La Moree fire demonstrated the benefits of the fire breaks that surround the campus. Both fires caused the cancellation of classes, but Twyman assured "the campus was never at risk." Orsak added that the The University Police have University and the San Marcos Copies each ^ d e v ^ it^Wation and the tabulated insults are tile o f ; § | | f l f J ^ c h evaiuation, wheiheroF tfie rusKeS or painsta&ngly detailed variety, is then one unit of information seen and considered by the CSUSM President, Vice Presidents, Deans, and a peer review committee. In short, the entire committee considering the instructor in the Retention,'Tenure, and Promotion process sees and considers what each student had to say about the course. Consequently, student evaluations have the potential to carry a lot of Weight iri the ^ P prbcfess and can make the Laura Hopkins difference between getting, or not gettipg, f faise, a promotion, or a PRIDE STAFF WRITER position |oj: adjunct faculty and tenured pr^fesprs. Hanson Aggregates, the Dry teiy Elizabeth Stivers, Assodatet>effibf Acadeimc Affairs- "blasters" next door, might just Academi£ Resources encourages students to be objective and fair in as well be called the "firebreaktheir evaluatipiis-T^ about construc- ers." According to Steve Orsak, tive personal feelings. Responses that appear to demon- Director of Environmental strated lack of objectivity or an overabundance of subjectivity may Health and Occupational Safety be disregarded. In other words, when the RTP committee sees all at CSUSM, the quarry and oper"ones";or all "fives," they may not takefliatevaluation as seriously as ating facilities of Hanson probably acts as "a firebreak between it wa£ intended. Hke&fapAf us and the hillside," despite the Furthermore, taking an extra minute or two to give thoughtful large amounts of hazardous responses can make a difference to the next class of students who materials housed there. take the course. Dr. Stivers reminds us all that, ' The whole idea is to A partial inventory of the hazhelp the instructor improve. Even after they are tenured, the great ardous materials stored at majority of professors are committed,to being good teachers and are Hanson Aggregates includes dedicated to improving their instruction." three 30,000 gallon tanks of asphaltic oils, 200 gallons of gasoline, three 200 gallon tanks of motor oils and 2,000 LBS of dynamite, blasting caps, and blasting powder. Orsak stated he was "not concerned" about the Jessica George amounts of hazardous materials PRIDE STAFF WRITER and brought attention to the This year CSUSM has been selected for excellence and good char- amount of dirt that surrounds the acter in the Templeton Guide. CSUSM placed in the "Senior-Year campus of CSUSM, including Programs" division alongside Michigan State, Redlands, Whittier, the dirt that constitutes the Hanson establishment. and John Brown University. "Wildfires are the biggest The Templeton Guide is a book created annually that recognizes problem in California," accordcolleges for outstanding achievements in their programs. This guide is designed to encourage colleges to reinforce their educational standards, and it "seeks to foster widespread conversations within the two-semester, program. Students higher education community about character development." The accepted into the program form guide contains the profiles of 405 colleges that have superseded the small teams that work together standards, and these colleges are appropriated into one of 10 cate- on a business project. Students gories. wrap up the project with a reflective essay that reviews their The highlighted course from our campus is called the "Senior experience, the project, and the Experience" program. Senior Experience, as part of the College of relevance of the program for thenBusiness, is intended for business students in their senior year of future. school. Students must participate during the immediate semesters before they graduate. The program provides students with a list of organizations/sponHere's how the program works: sors and their projects. Such Senior students file an application (Apps. can be acquired from sponsors range from government business advisors) the semester before they would like to begin the to non-profit organizations, and include companies like Hewlett- fire departments conduct quarterly meetings and walkthroughs of the campus to make sure everyone is familiar with the layout of the growing campus. Brushing aside the possibility of wildfire, Twyman said, "it's probably scarier to me that people might not know what they're doing when they're mixing together chemicals in a lab. We could almost eliminate the fire department if we eliminate the three biggest causes of fires: Men, women, and children." When asked if there were plans to build a fire station on campus, which has its own zip code, some tifrie in the University's future, Orsak replied "from your lips to the [University] president's ears." Planning, Design & Construction clarified that the University does not include a firehouse in its Master Plan for a projected community of 25,000 students. Complying with Wildfire Codes ; : C SUSM Chosen in the Templeton Guide ing to Orsak, and CSUSM has the advantage of being surrounded by "firebreaks" as well as being a relatively new campus with advanced technology. The campus of CSUSM is equipped with a twenty-four hour central alarm fire system that is monitored by the police. If the alarm is triggered, the police are dispatched to investigate, and the fire department is alerted if necessary. The San Marcos Fire Department participates in quarterly "familiarity" fire drills at the campus, allowing the fire department to become accustomed to the layout of the campus in the event of afireon campus. If a fire were to occur at the Hanson facility, the San Marcos Fire Department would be dispatched to assess the need for evacuation of surrounding areas, with consideration of the amounts and types of hazardous materials outlined in a State mandated "business plan." Hanson Aggregates, along with every establishment storing hazardous materials, is required by California State law to submit a "business plan" to the County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health (DEH), which lists all hazardous materials housed at the facility and an emergency plan in response to accident or fire. A copy of this plan must be kept at the business site and another copy forwarded to the local fire agency. In addition, county officials make routine inspections, both announced and unannounced, to these facilities to affirm their compliance with state and county safety regulations. Stiff penalties and/or fines are imposed on those who fail to meet the requirements set by the California Health and. Safety Codes. Hanson Aggregates had their last inspection in January of 1998, and had their inventory information updated last August, with continued compliance according to the DEH. f jF Packard, San Diego Police, and Consider the Escondido Humane Society. "Through this program, students Your experience the excitement and unpredictability inherent in realworld problem solving situaPride! tions," says Alan Owens, the school's program director. More information on the program is available through the CSUSM website, and the Templeton Guide can be accessed at www.collegeandcharacter.org. Enroll in LTWR316/COMM316 6:00pm - 8:50pm Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:50pm Thursday Be A Pride Staff Writer �Quick Ways to Good Health Sharon Hambly PRIDE STAFF WRITER Students experience a great deal of stress as the semester comes to a close and the holidays approach. As we W ords t o Live By attempt to meet school deadlines and prepare for the holidays, it is easy to forget to take care of our health. With the cold and flu season here, extra attention is needed to ensure that we survive this very hectic time of year. One June Hodges way to ensure good health is with a good diet. Here are a couple of nutritious and tasty recipe ideas that are quick to prepare and provide energy: To most of us the real life is the life we do not lead Oscar Wilde BEAN AND HOMINY SOUP A great accompaniment to most soup 3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans Great Northern recipes: beans, undrained CHILE CHEESE BREAD 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can hominy, undrained 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added stewed 1 cup yellow cornmeal tomatoes, undrained 1 cup all purpose flour 1 (11 1/2 ounce) can bean with bacon 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk soup, undiluted 4 TSPS baking powder 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and 1 TBS sugar 1/4 TSP salt green chilies, undrained 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel yellow 1 cup water corn, undrained 1/2 cup egg substitute 1 2/3 cups water 2 TBS vegetable oil 3 TBS chopped fresh or 1 TBS dried 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced fat cilantro cheddar cheese 1 TSP ground cumin 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies, 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced fat drained sharp cheddar cheese Combine first 6 ingredients in a mediCombine all ingredients except cheese um bowl. Make a well in the center of the in a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil. mixture. Combine water, egg substitute, Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 min- and oil; add to cornmeal mixture, stirring utes, stirring occasionally. Ladle soup into just until moist. Stir in cheese and green bowls and top with cheddar cheese. Yield: chilies. Pour batter into an 8-inch square 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups). Can baking pan coated with cooking spray. also add sliced turkey Polish sausage or Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until golden. Yields 8 servings. Italian sausage for a heartier dish. For those with a sweet tooth but little time: PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE Combine 1 package of Angel Food Cake with one 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple packed in its own juice. Beat well. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan (DO NOT GREASE THE PAN OR SPRAY WITH PAM). Bake at temperature suggested on cake mix box. Bake 35- 45 minutes or until cake pulls away from edges of pan. DO NOT UNDER BAKE. 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SAVE UP TO 40% ON TEXTBOOKS | [H con;: �Expanded Dial In Access Lines for CSUSM Students Adra Hallford PRIDE STAFF WRITER On Thursday, December 2, 1999, Computing and Telecommunications introduced EDIAL (Expanded Dial In Access Line) for CSUSM students who access the Internet from their home computers by dialing into the campus modem pool. Every student on campus will still have access to the free dialup access lines, but now students who need more than their allotted free dialup access time for email, web surfing, or academic research, will have the option of paying 30. dollars every six months for EDIAL and more time on the network. Students accessing the campus network using EDIAL will experience far fewer busy signals than students using the free access lines. The Computing Department has set the highest of goals for EDIAL; they want students to have affordable access to the campus network with no busy signals. Mike Irick, Computing and Telecommunications UNIX Systems Support, points out that the 30 dollars for six months of Internet Service and campus network access breaks down to five dollars a month, considerably less than what even cut-rate Internet Service Providers charge for an Internet connection. The free dialup access lines and EDIAL both provide students with resources other ISPs cannot: access to the electronic Schustack's Notable Books Display Evelyn Choroser PRIDE STAFF WRITER resources offered by the library. To have access to most of the Library's 30+ electronic databases, students must dial into the campus via either the free access lines or through EDIAL: EDIAL is part of the Computing and Telecommunications Department's effort to upgrade the technology and services available to students. Over the summer, Computing upgraded the modem racks and all dial up services to support V90, 56k compatible modems for the newer Macintosh computers, Windows 95 and Windows 98 computers, as well as Windows NT systems. Regardless of which type of dialup account students choose, Computing and Telecommunications offers a wider range of toll-free dialup access numbers from which to choose than last year. The call is free in most of San Diego County. Students can sign up for EDIAL, the Expanded Dial In Access Line, by visiting the Dialup Support website at www.csusm.edu/dialup/, visiting the HelpDesk office located on the second floor of Craven Hall, office #2302, or calling Dialup Support at 750-4716. Students can also request further information by emailing Dialup Administration at dialupadmin @ csusm.edu. College of Education Offers Tlitoring Opportunities By Katelynn Miller for The Pride The College of Education currently offers two opportunities for CSUSM students interested in becoming tutors for elementary and high school students. The first program, America Reads, is an opportunity for CSUSM students to interact with elementary school children in the local community. This is a federally funded program that the President initiated in response to poor reading scores in schools. His vision was to pay college students (who qualify for federal aid) to tutor young children in local schools who are struggling with reading. Improving children's reading ability is a top priority now as research has proven how vital reading ability is for successful learning. EDUC 406A (America Reads) is a class where CSUSM students explore the reading process, learn about wonderful children's books and discuss many literacy issues. Tutors decide their own hours for tutoring, and they meet weekly in class to work together to provide enriching experiences for children. Students who do not qualify for financial aid may volunteer their services as America Reads tutors. The second tutoring opportunity available is for working with high school students in the program for Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID. This is a college preparatory program for high school students who might not have sought college as their goal without the support of AVID. The AVID tutors work side by side with students to improve their understanding of subjects such as Biology, Spanish, English, Algebra, etc. Since a variety of students work in each class, it isn't necessary for each tutor to be an "expert" in all subject areas, and in fact the EDUC 407 class teaches tutors how to facilitate groups across the subject areas. Tutors are paid for tutoring from a State work-study grant that CSUSM Financial Aid awards students, if eligible. For more information, contact Katelynn Miller at (760) 750-4328, or lmiller@csusm.edu. ' The Notable Books Display difference between the men and is a good way for our students, the women," she said. "The faculity, and staff to get to know women who enrolled had what makes the contributors stronger academic qualifications tick," Dannis Mitchell, our as a group because they faced library's Media Desk greater competition for limited Supervisor, explained. Each fall slots. However, we were often the display contains the books made to feel academically marthat profoundly influenced the ginal as a group. Women stulife of the Academic Senate dents were over represented in Chair, and each spring the works the handful elected to Phi Beta deemed most important by the Kappa (a national academic recipient of the Harry S. honor society), but the male stuBrakebill Outstanding Professor dents (especially those whose Award will be exhibited. - • y parents were Princeton alumni) Among the seven books pre- seemed to assume ownership of sented by this year's Senate the campus, even if they were Chair, Professor Miriam W. graduating with a 'gentleman's Schustack, were Diary of a C .'" She gained understanding Young Girl, by Anne Frank; to this phenomena from The Coming of Age in Samoa, by Second Sex. Margaret Mead; Homer's The The background written by Iliad; Ulric Neisser's Cognitive Schustack explaining her book Psychology; Godel, Escher, choices relayed that Margaret Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid, Mead's anthropology book by Douglas Hofstandter; and Coming of Age in Samoa The Man Who Mistook His exposed her to the existence of Wife for a Hat, by Oliver Sacks. varied lifestyles throughout the "Being an avid reader since I world, and this exposure kept was a child made the potential her open to the variety of human list of books enormous," experience. When she develops Schustack said, but she nar- course materials about important rowed her selection by evaluat- theorists, she keeps this in mind ing those books that affected her and is extremely sensitive to the understanding of the world, her fact that each theorist is a prodthinking, or those that impacted uct of the unique culture in her life. "Just having loved read- which he or she lived. She ing a book didn't leave me much offered the example of Sigmund to say for the display, so I left Freud's emphasis on the central those off the list." role of repressed sexuality She remembers that when resulting, at least to some extent, reading Anne Frank's Diary as a to the fact that he lived in a sexteenager, she focused on the ually repressive society. Had he change in Ann's relationship lived in a culture that was more with her parents and how Anne casual about nudity and more desired to be independent. "I felt open to the acknowledgment of kinship with her. In terms of my human sexuality, perhaps his own life, I think it helped me theories would have been differkeep my normal adolescent dif- ent. "Reading Mead, and other ficulties in p erspective- works in anthropology, helped Compared to Anne's, my life me to think in terms not only of was pretty good," she comment- how others are different from us, ed. but also how each of us is the The Second Sex by Simone way we are because of our de Beauvoir read in high school, unique cultural environments," helped Schustack realize how she explained. completely her life's goals were When asked to identify an influenced because she was a immortal personal truth that The female. It also prompted recog- Iliad awakens, Schustack states, nition of "male privilege," "Maybe just that war is hell, and which became particularly evi- it hasn't changed much in over dent when she entered Princeton two millennia except for the University in the second fresh- technology of the weapons." man class to include women. Cognitive Psychology, "One interesting aspect of that according to Schustack, is one of experience was that the feelings the milestones in the field of of entitlement were a primary cognitive psychology, and one surprising element of her study in this area was learning how much of language comprehension is an active process, rather than a receptive one. "We don't just receive the sound waves of spoken language, but as listeners, we work to construct an interpretation. And the process works analogously in reading," she said. A second reading of Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid is a goal expressed by the professor because it is a very challenging book to read. It is thick with details, relationships, and connections and she senses that all of its implications weren't digested with the first reading. Schustack describes The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat as one that engagingly reveals many odd, even bizarre, behaviors resulting from neurological dysfunctions. With her psychological interest focused on the study of very complex patterns of normal cognition and learning, it is apparent why this book's contents would be of interest to the professor. But she suggests, because it reveals the enormous complexity and interrelatedness of the brain and behavior, anyone interested in people will find it rewarding. Professor Schustack is an Associate Professor of Psychology and has been on the faculty of CSUSM since 1991. She received her Ph.D. from Carnegie-Mellon University after graduating from Princeton University and completing a Master's Degree at Yale. Before joining the faculty here, she was at Harvard University holding a research faculty position at UCSD and later worked as a research scientist for the U.S. government. Doctor Schustack is a cognitive psychologist with research interests in skilled reading and the development of literacy, reasoning and problem solving, language learning and language use, and human-computer interaction. Her current research focuses on how computer based recreational activities in an after-school setting can improve children's academic skills. �Understanding the CSUSM Mission Statement Sharon Hambly PRIDE STAFF W RITER If you pay very close attention, you can see one wherever you go. It can be found in fast food restaurants, donut shops, government offices, and service stations. It tells you the "who, what and how" a business will provide services to the customer. For those of you who have not guessed what it is—it's a mission statement. Our university currently has a mission statement that was written in 1989 by the first CSUSM President, Bill Stacy, and 12 founding faculty members. Terry Allison, Assistant to President Gonzalez, has been assigned to lead the campus in an effort to develop a revised campus mission and vision statement to move the university into the new millennium. A team consisting of 25 members including faculty, staff administrators and two stu- dents chosen by ASI, began this long and difficult process in early 1999. Two consultants are leading the group, Mark Baldwin from CSUSM College of Education, and Bill Chiment, from the Poway Unified School District. Both men were chosen because of their background and experience in assisting other schools and agencies in crafting their values and mission, and vision statements. Terry Allison stated that President Gonzalez believed a Revised Version would enable the university administrators and faculty to establish strategic goals for the future. And what does all this mean to you, the student? .Why should the goals and the mission and vision statements concern you? These are used to decide t he curriculum and the direction of our CSU San Marcos' Founding programs to further intellectuMission Statement al, professional, and personal development within the California State University, diverse community which it San Marcos, offers excellence serves. The University serves in undergraduate and graduate as a resource for books, comeducation to a diverse citizen- puter-generated information ry in an increasingly interde- and ideas. The University pendent world. As the twenti- stimulates research and develeth campus in the California opment in collaboration with State system, CSU, San public and private organizaMarcos provides an academic tions and, in conjunction with environment in which stu- regional -industry, participates dents, taught by active schol- in the development of sciencears, researchers, and artists, based technology. The can achieve a foundation in University offers cultural the liberal arts and sciences enrichment in an intellectually and acquire specific compe- stimulating environment and tencies appropriate to major acts as a focus for community disciplines or graduate/profes- social activities, music, athletsional study. The University ics, and performing and visual upholds a high level of aca- arts. demic scholarship in research and teaching and protects acaCSU, San Marcos endorses demic freedom necessary for an international perspective such scholarly pursuits. that addresses the global comMoreover, the University munity in its distinctive social, demands fairness and decency political, and economic terms. of all persons in the university This multicultural outlook is community. CSU, San Marcos' reflected in our curriculum, promotes a collegial relation- extracurricular activities, ship between students and fac- international exchanges, and ulty that encourages students' special programs that focus on excitement about the learning world issues and problems. experience and process. This campus combines the academConsistent with its global ic strengths of a large universi- orientation, this comprehenty with the personal interac- sive University exposes stution characteristic of smaller dents to the study of laninstitutions. The University guages, to world literature and provides an atmosphere in the fine arts, and to issues and which students can experience traditions of the United States a and other countries. The University's definition of the challenging education in a supportive environment, liberal arts and sciences in preparing them to live co- these times includes basic skill operatively and competitively in writing, critical and creative in a world of cultural and eth- thinking, mathematics, fundanic diversity, economic and mental computer competence governmental differences, and an interdisciplinary shared resources, ecological approach. In addition to the restraints and technological laboratory and classroom, the University provides a variety change. of educational experiences in CSU, San Marcos recog- an atmosphere that encourages nizes its special role in the students to examine moral and north San Diego county area. ethical issues central to their In the spirit of partnership, the development as responsible University initiates and offers men and women. Students university. You are one of the primary customers and it should matter what you receive from this campus. used to meastire whether a value was really a value: it must permeate the organization; it must drive decisions; there must be a strong reaction when the value" is Allison explained that trying violated and it's the last thing one to use the current mission state- will give up. ment to make decisions was difficult. It was too broad and there The next step was drafting the were too many elements to con- mission statement using criteria sider. Allison further explained that is brief, clear and underthat the statement was not precise standable. It must be specific, enough and did not allow the uni- flexible, and serve as a template versity to establish goals that to be the means by which everywould help the university grow. one can make decisions. The Samples from other universities mission statement must reflect were studied and it was discov- the values, beliefs, and philosoered that many wrote separate phy of the operation, reflect values, mission and vision state- attainable goals and serve as an ments. The current CSUSM mis- energy source. When drafting the sion statement consists of five vision statement, certain properparagraphs with diversity as its ties were used: reflects the orgaprimary focus. The group started nization's values, consistent with with values because values are the mission, idealistic and imagiconsidered the foundation of any native, fits with culture, history organization. Strict criteria was and values, provides direction investigate the historical past and its relationship to the present and future and seek to understand human behavior, culture, values, and institutions. They explore the modern mathematical, biological and physical sciences and technology; focus on international concerns of race, gender, and cultural diversity; and contribute to public services that enrich the local and international community. The university prepares students to take leadership roles in areas of work and society in the international community of the 21st century. The aim of CSU, San Marcos is to instill in its students the enthusiasm and curiosity, the creativity and originality, the healthy skepticism, and the habit of continuing inquiry that are central to all truly educated men and women. The goal is to enable them to realize their potentialities as enlightened individuals and productive members of society in a world of change. and purpose, inspires enthusiasm, and encourages commitment. Allison said that when the drafts were completed several open forums were held so that students could provide input, but not one student attended. The drafts will now go to the Academic Senate (tenured faculty elected by their peers to represent the faculty voice) so that President Gonzalez can hear theninput. You have the opportunity to take part in the future of CSUSM. Allison asks that you get involved. Take the time to read the current mission statement and then look at the draft and send your thoughts and/or opinions to tallison @ mailhost 1 .csusm.edu. It is anticipated that the final statement will be adopted by January 2000. California State University San Marcos final draft, 11/15/99 VALUES California State University San Marcos is an academic community dedicated to the values of: Intellectual Engagement: learning, teaching, discovery, and application of knowledge Community: shared commitments to service, teamwork, and partnership Integrity: respect, honesty, trust, fairness, academic freedom and responsibility Innovation: creativity, openness to change, flexibility, responsiveness, and future focus Inclusiveness: individual and cultural diversity, and multiple perspectives MISSION California State University Sail Marcos focuses on the student as an active participant in the learning process. The university's rigorous academic programs, exemplary teaching, and responsive services assure student access to an excellent and affordable education. Our programs promote lifelong learning and enrich the intellectual, civic, economic, and cultural life of our region and state. VISION California State University San Marcos will become a distinctive public university of the twenty- first century dedicated to fostering student learning through innovative programs and teaching delivered by a community of active scholars. We will be renowned for using state-of-the-art technologies and for capitalizing on our diversity to cultivate the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experiences needed to flourish in a global society. Our curriculum will emphasize the liberal arts and sciences as a strong foundation for specialized programs that respond to the needs of the region and state. (adopted by the Founding Faculty, October, 1989) HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! A GIFT OF GOOD SIGHT TO THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF CSUSM ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE? W E C A N C H A N G E Y O U R E Y E C O L O R , A S K U S HOW!!! PLUS A MUST HAVE,.,. 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When a woman responds to the ad, Hernandez screens her to determine if she meets the basic requirements and her interest is earnest. Passing this interview, Hernandez forwards an application with an information packet to the prospective donor and requests the application be completed and returned with two photos. Based on the information provided on the application, Hernandez begins her process of matching the prospective donor with a couple who has been referred to her by a physician specializing in infertility. The couple's preferences are relayed on a questionnaire completed earlier. Once the couple chooses a donor from the possible matches offered by Hernandez, contact is re-established with the egg provider to assure continued interest in the program and that her commitment is genuine. Extensive psychological and medical examinations occur to verify that the candidate is in excellent physical and mental health. Although she anticipated maybe one or two donor/couple matches a month when she began the business, Hernandez now coordinates about five. "I'm surprised that there are so many people with fertility problems. The experiences they've endured by the time I'm in contact with them are heart wrenching," Hernandez commented. Laura Hopkins According for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6.1 million women suffer from infertility in the United States, and approximately 15% of women of childbearing age have received an infertility service. Most cases of infertility are treated conventionally by either medications or surgery, but for those women are still unable to conceive, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) becomes a possibility for assisting them in becoming pregnant. She believes she has great empathy not only for the infertile couples, but also for the egg donors because of her own involvement in the field of infertility. Hernandez delivered twin boys as a surrogate mother and has donated her own eggs to two Egg donation accounts for 6% of the procedures specified as infertile couples. ART, and is typically considered "Many egg donors in the pro- for older women, women who gram are college students. Their have prematurely lost the ability motives for participation are to produce their own eggs (early rarely based solely on financial menopause) or for those who need. I find they have a real have a genetic concern about desire to provide a childless cou- using their own eggs. The ple with the joyous opportunity process of egg donation is comto parent," Hernandez said. "By plex and time consuming and can the way, because Asian and be painful for both the recipient Jewish donors are sparse, we can and the donor, but for the recipioffer a $500 bonus to women ent, the ability to become pregnant and ultimately deliver a with those ethnicities." baby of her own unquestionably According to Hernandez, in outweighs the distress and anxivitro fertilization was originally ety experienced during this developed to treat infertility process. caused by blocked or damaged fallopian tubes. However, it is currently used to treat a variety of infertility problems. It involves the collection of eggs and sperm from the couple or, in the case of an infertile woman, from an egg donor. The eggs and sperm are placed together in a laboratory dish to fertilize outside the bfrdy, or in-vitro. The fertilized eggs are placed into the woman's uterus several days later, where implantation can hopefully occur, just as in a normal pregnancy. Egg Ethics- an Opinion Laura Hopkins PRIDE STAFF WRITER The ethics of egg donations are challenged as the bid for beauty reaches $150,000 at www.ronsangels.com, a website dedicated to the sale of human eggs. The beautiful blonde with the striking blue eyes (Model 10) has the highest bid of $150,000 at Ron Harris' egg auction, while the other five models hold their own with bids ranging from $30,000 to $90,000. The commerce of beauty is certainly not a new concept with billions of dollars each year being spent on the cosmetic industry, but Harris crosses an ambiguous line with his egg auction. He argues for the possibility of producing "superior children" and yet states, "It is not our intention to suggest that we make a super society of only beautiful people. This site simply mirrors our current society in that beauty ethics of an egg auction. usually goes to the highest bidOn, 10/29/99, SART issued a der." press release stating that they Ron's Angels editorial state- were "greatly disturbed by the ment at his website boasts the creation of the 'Ron's Angels' "opportunity to bid on eggs from website offering donor eggs for beautiful, healthy and intelligent auction," and added, "We find women," and at the same time this approach to a very sensitive offers us "the miraculous possi- area of medicine to be entirely bility of improving ourselves." unethical. Furthermore, it trivializes the donor egg process and While Harris believes his egg blatantly exploits the recipient auction is a benevolent bargain couple." The statement issued by by bringing "beauty and brains to ASRM was similar: "The ASRM the highest bidder," he has finds 'Ron's Angels' website, both prompted the nationally recog- www.ronsangels.com, offensive and unethical," nized organizations, Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and the There is an uncanny truthfulAmerican Society for ness in Harris' description of our Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), society, and perhaps it is time for to release official statements our society to redefine beauty strongly disagreeing with the and its value. For the egg donor, the process usually begins with an extensive psychological and physical screening. Common testing includes personality assessment as well as blood tests that screen the donor for diseases such as HIV and hepatitis. The donor undergoes a complete physical exam, taking into account family history, to insure optimal wellness. Tests are also performed to rule out sexually transmitted diseases. After the eggs are extracted', they are fertilized in a laboratory and either implanted into the recipient or sometimes frozen, in case the implantation doesn't work. The fertilized eggs are implanted two days later into the recipient's uterus, and nine to fourteen days later blood tests are taken to determine pregnancy! Stress and anxiety usually accompany the waiting period since it is not uncommon for the potential mother-to-be to go through several cycles before becoming pregnant. Even then, the statistics, according to the CDC's 1996 Fertility Clinic Success Rates, show that only 27% of all ART procedures result in pregnancy. In addition, there are legal matters to consider. A surrogate aggreement is required for both! the donor and recipient involving a court action. Also, the perspective parents may petition the courts to establish parentage prior to the birth allowing them to include their names on the birth certificate. To this date, Payment to the egg donor is however, there have been no meant to compensate her for the court cases contesting parentage estimated 50 to 75 hours of time with consideration to egg donors. spent to retrieve the eggs, along with consideration for discomIf after the screening process fort, inconvenience, and potenthe donor is accepted into the egg tial risks. The average amounts donor program, she will begin a being paid to the donor range series of blood tests, ultrasounds, from $2,500-$5,000 while the and administration of medica- recipient will pay approximately tions (both oral and injectable) to $6,000 per cycle. control her reproductive cycle. The physician in charge will A number of fertility clinics attempt to coordinate her men- exist and in order to assure legitistrual cycle with the recipient, macy and safety, those seeking which means the recipient will infertility services should first also undergo a regimen similar to consult an organization such as Resolve, a non-profit organizathe donors. tion dedicated to providing supOnce it is determined that the port and information to people donor has matured eggs, (usually who are experiencing infertility multiple due to artificial hormon- problems, or ASRM (American al stimulation), they are extracted Society for Reproductive by the use of an ultrasound guid- Medicine). ed needle with the donor under sedation in an operating room. Resolve: 617-623-0744 or Meanwhile, the recipient is www.resolve.com preparing her uterus (womb) for egg implantation by hormonal ASRM: 205-978-5000 or stimulation. www.asrm.org �[THE]: UCSD Music Ensemble Victoria B. Segall PRIDE STAFF W RITER A musical performance by [THE] at noon on Monday may have resulted in a few audience members scratching their heads trying to make sense of what may be described as [THE]'s "experimental," "avant-garde" or "d'alba"—a mix of comedic and musical theatre. [THE], formed approximately in 1977, is composed of Dr. Edwin Harkins and Philip Larson, music professors at UCSD. Professors Edwin Harkins and Philip Larson worked together at the Center for Music Experiment in UCSD in the 70s and also worked in the Extended Vocal Techniques Ensemble. The professors continue to perform for musical ensembles, like the SONOR Program of UCSD, and have toured worldwide from Canada, to Europe, Japan and Scandinavia. In addition, [THE] has more than thirty works in their repertoire, including music with John Cage and Anthony Braxton. The November 29 performance in ACD 102 began with a brief lecture by the professors on musical devices and terms used in their music. Their shows, which usually last from one-anda-half to two hours, have included lasers and lights. As a result, [THE] uses various methods of communication during their performances. Some of the methods included syllable exchange, the "Esperanto language," and another form of communication where hats and shoes were involved to signal specific actions. "It's very odd," said Harkins, referring to their methods of communication. For example one of the forms of communication Harkins demonstrated was ventriloquism. He also disengaged his voice from his word formations. This action may be best described as saying a word, like "hello," without moving your lips, but five seconds later mouthing "hello." Harkins' ventriloquism and outgoing disposition resulted in a round of applause and chuckles from the audience. "You can have fun with that kind of out of synchness," commented Harkins. The duo described how their own codes and language derive from "the rhythm of mispronunciation. After the brief lecture, [THE] began their musical performance. The first part consisted of the duo putting together two tunes, "Beautiful Dreamer" and Gershwin's "I've Got Rhythm," to create a new piece of their own. Perhaps the highlight of the noon performance was when [THE] performed "Body Parts." The audience, individuals ranging from confused to engrossed, had smiling faces, and burst into laughter as the duo tapped different parts of their body, making hand gestures, and grunts, sighs, shouts, and other vocal noises to a set rhythm. It may be surprising to discover that this "music" had a melody, even though their only instruments were their bodies and voices. "The sound is something that happens naturally," said Harkins. The professors also told the audience that they know what their goals are and where they are going when they compose music, but they tell of how there is also freedom.in their composition. They discussed how there is a level of abstraction in their music and that they come from avant-garde music, but have also headed in other directions. [THE] mentioned that their performances bring up many questions from the audience and certain issues may arise that they may choose to side with or n ot Harkins and Larson also note that [THE] is on the borderline of comedy and tragedy. At the end of [THE]'s performance, one of the questions asked by the audience was what first time viewers should expect from a [THE] musical performance. Professor Harkins responded, "Something extremely unusual, yet good." . San Marcos Mission Inn KARAOKE...TBURS.„.FRI...SATURDAY 9:00 p.m. t o c lose, Pool Tables • Darts • Karaoke SPECIAL: SlhV. & HON. 6s00 p.m. t o cl,ose . Open 7 Days a Week FREE FOOL DRAFT PTS. « . . « .» V , , ;.$1 .25 v 502 t . Mission Road TRAWBERRY MARGARITA» V$1,, 7 5 . San Marcos. CA 92069 S I .P. REQUIRED HOST BE 21 �1 2 Monday, December 6, 1 999 Wl)t ffirtfae The Reorganization of Student Affairs Leiana Naholowaa PRIDE EDITOR Pomerado Hospital Building, and not on the main campus. Over 80% of the students surveyed approved of CAPS' location noting that the privacy and confidentiality maintained by its isolated location outweighs what A discussion began almost may be seen as a geographical two years ago among Dr. inconvenience. Francine Martinez, Vice President for Student Affairs, Part of the reorganization and the managers within the divi- process included the creation of sion. Much research was con- "professional service teams" ducted and feedback solicited where professionals who have from staff members within the experience and expertise can coldivision's various departments laborate together. This creation on ways to improve the organiza- of new teams is seen in the tion. example of Health Counseling and Disability Services (HCDS). Dr. Martinez tied the reasons In the new reorganization, for the reorganization to meeting Student Health Services is now the needs of a growing campus. grouped with CAPS and "Student Affairs wasn't organ- Disabled Student Services. Since ized from a service perspective," the recent passing away of stated Dr. Martinez. "We wanted Sandra Kuchler, Sandra Punch to move to an organization based serves as Interim Director of on services, and not necessarily HCDS and oversees what was management." Student Affairs once separate. has outgrown the "facial familiarity" and close-knit atmosphere College Success Services is associated with a small universi- the largest department within ty community. All departments Student Affairs that offers a were once housed in Craven breakdown of Outreach proHall. The need for service famil- grams within ACCESS, academiarity as departments have ic support through Educational moved to the PPHS and Achievement and Retention Ranchetos offices and people Services (EARS), and Student can no longer rely only commu- and Residential Life. Carolina nicating by keeping up with Cardenas, Director for ACCESS "who you know" exists as the faces future challenges with the campus continues to grow. recent addition of "Gear-Up," a federally funded program that Student Affairs had also con- will to begin in January 2000. ducted a survey last Spring to Gear Up will target 300 seventh find out if students liked having graders in the local community CAPS (Counseling and and monitor their academic life Psychological Services) across until they reach the college level. the street at the Palomar Though their offices will mostly The Student Affairs reorganization was accomplished with three goals in mind: to become easier for the student, to make better use of experts, and to maximize resources. be off-campus and at the actual secondary school site, Gear Up's collaboration with similar outreach programs like Upward Bound and the Student Academic Services and Outreach Program (SASOP). As student population continues to expand, the division looks to a future with Campus Housing which will be built by 2002 to complement campus life and the former Center for Student Involvement's presence at the beginning of each student experience with Orientation Day. The culmination of a fieldhouse and Student Union opening, a new campus building that expands eastward, and the prospects of a new library prompts Student Affairs to reposition itself within the university community. V ICE P RESIDENT F OR S TUDENT A FFAIRS Organization Chart 1999/00 Several weeks ago, according to Dr. Martinez, the Student Affairs staff had a Vi day retreat on how to deal with change in relations to the process of the reorganization. She notes, "Change is always difficult. Part of any change is needing to support and educate people through the process." �Ballet Folklorfco Mixtlan Trevor Knudsen PRIDE STAFF W RITER Although many students may only know of Ballet Folklorfco Mixtlan through their dance performances at campus events such as the Cinco de Mayo celebration (which they also organized), Mexican Independence Day and Caesar Chavez Day (both cosponsored by Ballet Folklorfco Mixtlan and MEChA), their dances are only a part of Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan's activities both on campus and in the community. Ballet Folklorfco Mixtlan has three main goals according to club president Yesenia Balcazar: the promotion of Mexican culture, community service, and the promotion of higher education. The traditional Mexican dances that Ballet Folklorfco Mixtlan performs help to preserve and celebrate Mexican culture and Jewel's Joy: A Holiday Collection PRIDE STAFF WRITER The soothing sounds of Jewel's voice make the holidays complete. I was pleasantly surprised by her renditions of "O Holy Night" and "Ave Maria" where Jewel sings operatically. In contrast, in her playful sounding "Joy to the World" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" her childish voice takes away from the beauty of the music, I love listening to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "I Wonder as I Wander" because it is reminiscent of a 1940's radio commercial where two women sang in harmony. Joy: A Holiday Collection also includes a medley of the hymn "Go Tell it on The Mountain," Jewel's "Life Uncommon," and Bette Midler's "From a Distance." The medley sounds unconnected, and it's obvious that three different songs created the piece. ^ A Joy: A Holiday Collection doubles as a CD-ROM, allowing users access to a special Jewel video upon buying the CD. As a fan of Jewel, I enjoy Joy: A Holiday Collection for background music, something that will not distract me from my homework or studying. For those who don't like Jewel's nasal sound, give "O Holy Night" and "Ave Maria" a listen before making afinaljudgment. keep their heritage alive both on daiices and give presentations campus and in the community. meant to motivate students, not only to come to college, but also As part of their community to remember their heritage and service goal, every other Sunday, give back to their community. Ballet Folklorfco Mixtlan, with assistance from university pro- Ballet Folklorfco Mixtlan has grams such as EOP and SASOP, accomplished all of this in just goes to Vista to donate blankets, over a year (they celebrated their clothes, and food to the local first anniversary October 1st). farm workers as well as teach President Balcazar credits the English and health classes. In great success of Ballet addition to this, the club recently Folklorfco Mixtlan to the dedicadonated toys to an orphanage in tion and teamwork of the members as well as the supportive Tijuana. environment that they have creTo promote higher education, ated. The club meets every Ballet Folklorfco Mixtlan has a Tuesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm tutoring program at La Costa and Thursdays from 6:00pm Canyon High School, primarily 10:00pm. By the way, president teaching English as a Second Balcazar points out that they are Language. They also intend to looking for more male members start an outreach'program where to even out the 3 to 1 they will go to local high schools female/male ratio in the club. to perform traditional Mexican A World of Information in the Palm of Your Hand — Free Library Services!!! Library materials from all over the world are within your reach. Books, videos, dissertations, journal articles, anything you need! If you are unable to find it at the CSUSM Library, simply request it through Interlibrary Loan at http://www2.csusm.edu/librarv/ILL/submita.htm- Most items arrive in only three to ten days. If you need books, an even faster way to get them is thrqugh the San Diego Circuit, where it usually takes only one to two days to arrive. Search for and request Circuit books at http://www.csusm.edu/librarv/electronic.htm' THESE SERVICES ARE FREE!!! If you don't have access to the Web from home or are unfamiliar with using it, stop by the Library to get help requesting Interlibrary Loan and/or Circuit materials. The Library also provides free research consultations. This Holiday Season,Circle K International CKI is sponsoring its 8th Annual Angel Tree Project. Two years ago CKI collected gifts for AIEiS victims (187 children at Christi's Place in San Diego), last year they collected over 200 gifts for migrant children. This year, CKI's goal is to provide gift for St. Clare's Home, (non-denominational) a place for needy mothers and their children. You can change a child's life by > participating in this special event... 3 Easy Steps to Participate... 1. Pick up an Angel ornament with a child's gender and age from the Christmas Tree located in the Dome. 2. Purchase a gift for the child. 3. Return the gift unwrapped to the box located next to the Christmas Tree located in the Dome. Please bring your gift no later than December 16, 1999 to allow enough time for wrapping and distribution. CKI is also accepting gift wrap paper, tape, bows, or any monetary donation (tax-deductible) to make this event as successful, if not more, than the previous years. Make checks payable to: CKI of CSUSM Send to: Susana Gonzalez, CKI Advisor, CSUSM Associated Students, Inc., 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, COM 205, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 If you have any questions, please contact: Roberto Ramirez (760) 714-1447, <ramir016@csusm.edu> �m)t Bribe Experiencing the Pacific Islands Leiana Naholowaa PRIDE EDITOR mats. The coconut husk is used in the making of rope. A miniature replica of an island home was displayed near cups that were used to serve kava, an herbal drink made from the kava root. Kava has natural qualities that relax the body'while clearing the mind, unlike alcohol. It is featured in certain ceremonies and social occasions within island cultures like Samoa and Fiji. A musician from Samoa and another from Hawaii sang island music with acoustic instruments as a guest speaker educated the crowd about a particular island's tradition and way of living. When the time came to talk about the kate 'a, or triton shell, the performers were happy to attempt the famous blowing of the shell-horn that was once used to announce important village meetings. A Polynesian Cultural Fair took place in front of the Dome on Wednesday, December 1, around noon. The event was sponsored by the Latter-day Saints Student Association (LDSSA) and co-sponsored with Associated Students and Global Affairs. Emcee Charlie Bird, a member of LDSSA, said that he had the idea for the cultural fair for over a-yeas .and decided to finally put on the event since he will soon transfer to Brigham Young University next year. through island music, artifact, and dance. Display tables were set up so students could get a first-hand look at how a lei (flower necklace) is made, various musical instruments, glimmering clothing made of sea shells and fabric, embroidered tapas from Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga and a more modern stitched Hawaiian quilt that took hours to create. The coconut tree is the main plant in the Pacific since its components helped sustain ancient island cultures. The actual coconut was used to transThe Pacific islands of Hawaii, port freshwater, while its leaves Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and and branches have served as New Zealand were represented roofs for homes, brooms, and The event that everyone waited for finally arrived as the dancers took their positions at the foot of the stage. Four drummers provided the musical accompaniment to dances first melodic and slow, and to ones that gradually increased in tempo. Three female dancers in bikini wear of mini-sarongs and coconut shells, as well as the trademark grass skirt, performed intricate movements that incorporated the swaying of hips and the expression of the hands. Their costume included floral and green vine-like garden adornments on their bodies as drummers and acoustic musicians alternated the music for the dancers performances. The kahiko is an ancient Hawaiian hula dance that was performed by a woman singing and simultaneously playing the drum while her daughter performed a solo dance on stage. The song dance told the story Pele, the goddess of the volcano, who ran down the mountain in a rampage, consuming everything in her way. "The Pride" Newspaper Mascot Tryouts ( I ' m s o r r y You c a n ' t b e o u r m a s c o t A I T u k w u t s d o n ' t g r o u p in ' P r i d e s ' ) ' -fA^PyTW about some REAL\ /Pf' �AIDS Cont. From Pg. 1 California. He is the youngest male of five siblings. He grew up in the era of hippies and the Vietnam War. He said that he abused drugs and had a lot of unprotected sex during that period. He commented that in the past if you contracted something you could go get a shot, but that there isn't a shot for HTV. He was married at the age of 18 and now has two children. The marriage only lasted for four years because he was an abusive husband. He claimed that all he wanted to do was "get high and have sex." He frequently got into trouble and was in and out of jail. This behavior lasted for years until he finally turned his life around in the 80's. He was doing fine until he hurt his back and GEW-Opinion By Penny Lanese There is one fatal flaw with the General Education Requirement for Writing (GEW) program that will ultimately cause the demise of the California State University San Marcos code for the writing requirement and the very foundation that the mission statement stands upon. Even though the Writing Center requirements may help students succeed in their written communication skills, the requirements can also cause an otherwise exceptional student to fail. The majority of the students entering the University from high school do not have the skill to write academic papers at a college level curriculum. The Writing Center is an excellent place for those students to go and share their ideas with trained tutors who enjoy literature and want to help. For the most part, there is nothing wrong with the relationship between the student, the course and the Writing Center. could no longer work. He turned to alcohol and became depressed. He turned his life around again and was going to AA meetings. He was sober from 1990 to 1995. The third guest was a young woman named Molly. She works as a caregiver at Fraternity House in Escondido, and at Michaelle House in Vista. She has worked at both facilities since last July. Molly has a deep'understanding for people afflicted with AIDS since she lost a beloved brother to the dreadful illness. She said that both facilities provide care to a variety of ages and race groups. In 1990 he began dating a young female from his AA support group. Just when he thought that things were going great, his girlfriend revealed to him that she was HIV positive. It was a secret she had carried for three years. They broke up 18 months She said that the people in the later. He tested HIV positive in facilities become extremely 1991. He tried to commit suicide depressed around the holidays and ended up in a mental ward. and encouraged people to volunteer their time by just being a He swore that he would never friend. Volunteering can be as put anyone at risk, like what hap- simple a task as running someone pened to him. He now goes to up to the local grocery store. HIV/AIDS support groups and travels, lecturing youth about AIDS awareness. However, there are students who fail the GEW requirement, not based upon their level of academic writing skills, but rather because of the lack of attendance to the Writing Center. Those students who succeed in academic writing are punished for their talents. On the other hand, the University has a reputation and academic integrity to uphold. The weekly GEW class length is only two and one-half hours long and the one Writing Center appointment completes the weekly total of three hours for "class time." Completely removing the Writing Center from the requirement is a possible "solution." However, those who truly need the Writing Center to improve their writing will not willingly spend their free time reviewing their papers unless it were mandatory. Another "solution" is to make visits to the Writing Center a part of a lab section, instead of an open-ended appointment system. Taking DRUGS Cont. From Pg. 1 and alcohol-related injuries in the hospital trauma room. "It's not what you see on TV," Blatner stated, "Needless injury and death result from people making poor decisions." Peter Pham, a campus police officer, discussed the legal aspects of driving under the influence. Two members of the audience tested their ability at a field sobriety test using glasses that simulated visual impairments to a person under the influence of alcohol. effects of alcohol on the body. He stated that there are 23 separate body functions needed to drive a car. After one drink, a person has only seventeen of those functions working properly. Emnis Jackson, a paramedic, provided a "sobering" slide presentation of drug- and alcohol-related accidents. The audience was treated to refreshments and give-aways that included No Fear T-Shirts, gift certificates to the Gap, Target and Glamour Shots. Abeyta said that this was the first of several seminars that Student Health Services had planned. Future topics include Detective Ed Wells from the Date Rape, Aids, and Crime San Marcos Sheriff Station Prevention. spoke about the physiological away the student's choice to schedule his or her Writing Center tutoring sessions limits the student. PACIFICA Cont. From Pg. 1 remaining group members have : carried on the tradition by performing all along the Pacific coast. They have recorded two CD's and plan to record a third release next summer. So I offer this solution to the GEW Staff and Faculty: Allow the student to appeal the failed grade in a personal meeting with the current director and the professor. This appeal will consist of a thoroughly written minimum ten-page report of why the student did not attend the Writing Center and an. argument for why they believe they should be able to pass this class. Based upon the report done by the student and the arguments the student makes for their defense, the director and the professor decide the official grade of the student. The standards of the University are still in tact, for a complete report and argument will take more than the seven hours lost in the semester in Writing Center visits. The student chooses to take the responsibility into their own hands, and Writing Center is still required for the GEW class. The music, mostly in Latin, is sung in the tradition of the early Roman Catholic Church. Gregorian chant originated during the era of Pope Gregory I in the sixth century, and much of the original music continues to this day. The program performed at CSUSM consisted of two parts, the first derived from the traditional Latin mass and composed of "ordinaries," or hymns written in the style of the Renaissance, which are sung at every mass. The second part of the program was in celebration of the season of Advent, the four weeks preceding Christmas. Chodos said that although the music stems from a Christian tradition, "it speaks to everyone." He pointed out that the group members come from three religious backgrounds: Catholicism, Protestantism, and Judaism. "The music stands on its own outside of the church setting," Chodos said. « The lyrics have a profound and solemn nature that transcends the noise and clutter of our everyday lives. Latin verse tends to have that mysterious effect on those who don't know the language, but even translated into English, the lyrics seem to be calling from a distant plane. "Ask of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance and the utmost parts of the earth as your possession," reads the translation of one of the chants. ^ Chodos spoke of the "body of mysticism" found in the Christian church, with which many people are unfamiliar, and the reflection of this music on that tradition. The Gregorian chant, Chodos said, "speaks to everyone on a deep spiritual level." And it seemed to be true. From the moment the members of Schola Pacifica filed onto the stage, until they took their final bow, the audience was given a glimpse of that mystic tradition, and the result was amazing. On Campus With State Assemblyman Howard Kaloogian Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER Fifteen students gathered in The Dome on Wednesday, December 1, to hear State Assemblyman Howard Kaloogian air his views on a variety of subjects. Kaloogian, who is also the Honorary Chairman of the CSUSM chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, addressed the students at the invitation of the College Republicans. He was joined by State Assemblyman Tony Strickland from Ventura. Kaloogian stated that "involvement in government is down to an all time low" among college students. He cited the number of people attending his address on campus as an indicator that college students are not interested in politics. "There should be a great deal of political activism on campus," Kaloogian progressives," he told his audience. "We are the ones who are going to advance the progress of freedom. Anyone who supports the expansion of the freedoms One way in which people are we enjoy are the true progresimpacted by the government is sives." taxation, Kaloogian said. When payroll taxes are combined with Speaking on public education, gasoline tax, sales tax, automo- Kaloogian voiced his disagreebile licensing, etc. they total ment with efforts to solve probmore than 50% of an individ- lems in the schools with addiual's income, he said. "In the tional funding. "The 'educrats' days of the kings and queens, the cannot show you how more serfs and peasants would revolt money will solve the problem. if the king took more than a They don't have a plan" to improve education, Kaloogian third!" Kaloogian exclaimed. said. Instead of allocating Kaloogian warned his audi- resources to mainstream public ence to beware of politicians schools, he advocated the supclaiming to be "progressive." port of charter schools and The word "progressive" is mere- voucher programs. He cited the ly a "code" for those who want approximately $7,700 spent to "advance the communist annually on the average public line," he said. "We are the true school pupil and suggested the said. "A lot of kids aren't that concerned. They don't realize how much they are going to be impacted by the government." money would be better spent on private education. "For that amount of money, you'd like to have the kid be able to read his diploma when he graduates," Kaloogian said. Although Kaloogian advocates literacy, both he and Strickland believe that funding for libraries shouldn't come from Sacramento. Funding should come from local governments, Strickland said. Apparently library funding will become a dead issue because, Kaloogian claims, "Libraries will soon become obsolete because of the Internet." Kaloogian, who will be forced out of his Assembly seat next November because of term limits, represents the 74th district, which stretchesfromCarlsbad to Del Mar on the coast and east to Escondido. He has endorsed fellow conservative Mason Weaver as his successor, out of a large pool of Republican hopefuls. The 74th district is considered to be one of the safest Republican assembly seats in the state. "If you win the Republican primary, you can go to Sacramento and look for a house," Weaver was quoted as saying in the San Diego Union Tribune. One of Kaloogian's goals for the remainder of his term is to "convert Social Security into a program that will be around for you and me," he said, without giving specific details. Asked about his plans after leaving office, Kaloogian replied that he "hopes to be working in the Bush administration." �CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE Traffic Detour Twin Oaks Valley Rd & Hwy 78 Wednesday, December 8 Library Book Sale The monthly Library Book sale has a great selection of used books on a variety of subjects. New On the evening of Decemberl4th, CALTRANS will shift selection every month! Prices start at $0.25. westbound Hwy 78 off-ramp traffic at Twin Oaks Valley 8:00am - 4:00pm Rd. (T.O.V.) onto the newly constructed off-ramp loop. Library Courtyard Left-hand turns for southern destinations will no longer be possible. Traffic for northbound destinations will be unaffected by the traffic circulation change. Javanese Gamelan Concert 7 CALTRANS will direct traffic desiring southbound T.O.V. A:00pm04 destinations to exit the highway at San Marcos Blvd. When CD 1 exiting at San Marcos Blvd., traffic will have two options after turning left. Drivers can 1) backtrack to South T.O.V. via eastbound Hwy 78 or CLASSIFIEDS 2) proceed westbound on San Marcos Blvd., turn left on Bent Ave. and then continue on Craven Road, which interG eneral sects South T.O.V. M ALE R ESEARCH P ARTICIPANTS N EEDED! CALTRANS indicates this detour shall remain in effect for a S peech P erception E xperiment. until November 2000. P lease h elp s cience a nd c all 7 60-796-9565 For more information, please contact CALTRANS directly at (760)510-7944. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated. your backpack and fill up your wallet Hours: Dec* 13-16 9am-7pm Dec. 17 9am-3pm Dec. 18 9am~2pm Spring booklist available Tuesday Jan. 18, 2000 UNIVERSITY STORE � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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He is concerned about the possible abuse ager for Parking Services, has of the Disabled parking lot. Von stated there is no way to regulate Son, Professor of Latin American who is and who is not actually disLiterature, believes there are too abled. He also said that CSUSM many disabled permits on campus has enough disabled parking spaces according to the criteria dictated by and not enough parking spaces. the State of California's AccessibilWith Fall 2000 enrollment ity Reference Manual, which states applications increasing by 45 per- that 2 percent of the total amount of cent compared to the same time last parking spaces on campus be designated as disabled. But are there actually enough disabled spaces? Amanda Bergara PRIDE STAFF WRITER Professor von Son has been late to class twice this semester because he has been unable to find parking. He sometimes arrives on campus an hour and a half before his classes begin to ensure that he can find a space. While disabled students mayu se the Faculty/Staff lot when the Disabled lot is full, these spaces are not adequate for those in wheelchairs. There is not enough room in between the spaces for wheelchairs to get in and out of vehicles. When having to use the Faculty/Staff lot because the Dis- $275.00 abled lot was full, Professor von CSUSM's small campus is attracSon had to ask someone to back tive to disabled students because out his van for him so he could get the buildings are close together. into it. According to Linda Leiter, It is likely that as student Director of Business Services at enrollment increases, so will the CSUSM, "There are no plans to number of disabled students. John build [parking lots] for Fall 2000. Segoria, Director of Disabled There is not a lot of land that Student Services, believes that i§ readily available and conve- More Buildings Coming Soon IN THIS ISSUE March Ballot Cars parked in disabled parking without placcards 4 March Ballot.... ....5 Proposition 19 Opinion. Eye To Eye 6 Opinion Points to Ponder Prop. 22 7 Calendar.... 8 Academic Bulletin Classifieds Words to Live By Mike Spangler PRIDE NEWS EDITOR Construction for the new Science and Arts buildings is expected to begin within three months said Russ Decker, Director of Planning, Design & Construction at CSUSM. The Arts Building will have a 250-seat auditorium, eclipsing the campus' present 145-seat auditorium in ACD 102. Additionally, there will be al50-seat rehearsal theater with a stage large enough to host a 30-piece chamber orchestra. Still a third performance arena will be a "Black Box Theatre." The versatile theater will be a wide-open space where seating can be varied for each performance transforming the stage from the traditional prosceniumstyle to a thrust-style, or a theater-in-the-round. The theatre will also have sprung-typeflooringfor dance and movement classes. "It gives the students the opportunity to experiment and t o be in different theater settings," said Decker. The new Arts building will also have stations for ceramics, painting, and sculpture; music practice rooms; video editing bays; a recording studio; a multimedia studio. The new Science building will have specific laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, as well as five computer labs assigned to the Computer Science and Math departments. Decker said the current Science Hall will continue to be used as a laboratory building, but the new Science building will house "the next generation of labs for us." "North County has an incredible number of companies performing pharmacological and biological work: you have to respond to those sorts of things," said Decker. The Construction Company of Swinerton and Walberg, described by Decker as "a regional powerhouse in construction," is the "apparent low-bidder" with a bid of $20,670,000 for the two buildings. Swinerton and Walberg completed construction on the campus* newest classroom facility, University Hall, in Fall 1999 for a final cost of nearly $12.5 million. Construction on the new buildings will not begin until after the apparent low-bid is declared official, and the construction company posts the appropriate bonds. The "highly formalized process" takes six to eight weeks, said Decker. The new buildings, with an expected completion date of May 2003^ are paid for primarily through state-appropriated funds. Decker said, "We're still trying to figure out some additional funding" but quickly dispelled any concerns that construction could halt mid-way because of a lack of funds: "These buildings will be built." PAUL BLANCHARD/The Pride nient." Leiter is looking at a possible interim parking site adjacent to the University Services Building at La Moree Rd. and Barham Dr., but this is not firm. More disabled parking with a ramping and elevator plan is due in 2002. In regards to disabled parking for Fall 2000, Leiter stated, "Hopefully, there will be enough." Campus Improvements By Mike Spangler PRIDE NEWS EDITOR CSU San Marcos received $200,000 for "Minor Capital Improvements" which qualify as costs under $250,000. The next improvements for students on how to negotiate the "Chutes and Ladders" of the campus for the year 2000 will come out of these State funds. New maps and signs will replace the "You Are Here" maps already on campus and will direct campus users to the nearest elevator. Users will see how best to travel from "The Dome" to the third floor of University Hall. A student or guest will also be able to download the map from the university web site. Signage for "Accessible Paths of Travel" has topped the list of university improvements due to the efforts of John Segoria, Director of Disabled Student Services, and Purchasing Agent, Cynthia Botta. A new sidewalk will replace the existing gravel pathway that students use t o walk between the student parking lots and the buildings of the university. The sidewalk will also run along the south side of Craven Road up to its intersection with Twin Oaks Valley Road. At a cost of $85,000, the new sidewalk is intended for completion in the summer 2000. * �Guest Speaker Talks about Germany, the Reunification, and the European Union Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER What would it be like if California and Mexico combined to form one country? It would be comparable to the fall of the Berlin wall and the union of East and West Germany. Imagine the amount of money that California would have to invest in Mexico to bring up the Mexican economy to the level of Califonia; this is what the former West Germany has put into the former East Germany. Margit Haberle of the German Consulate General's Office in LosAngeles spoke to an audience of sixty on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 in a lecture sponsored by the CSUSM German Club and German Department. Astrid Ronke, a German Professor at CSUSM was hoping the lecture would bring some attention to the German department and make CSUSM more globally diverse. Haberle's lecture focused on Germany and the European Union and "what has changed since the fall of the Berlin Wall ten years ago." To make the concept of the combining of East and West Germany easier for the students to understand, Haberle compared the union to California and Mexico becoming one country. There is also the problem of Mexican workers who are welltrained workers but aren't as skilled in new technology as Californians are. East Germans has the same problem as Mexico and West Germany has had to train many workers in new skills. One of the benefits of the union between East and West Germany is that they all speak CSU May Lower Graduation Requirements to 120 Units (CSU News Release) The Trustees heard a short presentation on lowering the CSU graduation requirement from 124 to 120 semester units at the January 2000 CSU Board of Trustees Meeting. They are scheduled for a discussion and probable vote on the resolution, which requires a change in Title V, at the May Trustees meeting. Both the CSU Cornerstones Imple mentation Plan, a strategic plan for CSU's future, and the 1999/00 Govenor's budget recommended that the CSU shorten the time it takes a student to graduate. The 124-unit requirement in the CSU is linked to a four-unit physical education activity requirement imposed in mid-century but which most CSU campuses no longer embrace. CSU San Marcos Graduations Requirements state, "Six units of physical activity coursework and four units of intercollegiate sports activity will be allowed towards a degree at CSUSM." The CSU press release stated that it is particularly incongruent to require 124 units at the CSU, when a normal course load x>f 15 units over four years would still leave a student four units short of graduation. The University of California, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and most universities across the nation use 120 units as a minimum unit requirement for graduation. the same language, although there was some difference in what different professions were termed. Germany is also a member of the European Union, which is important because it is "too complicated to have so many separate entities in a world market," said Haberle. The Deutsch Mark will no longer exist One of the major changes in in 2002 because of the creation of Germany is the move of the capital the Euro. "from Bonn to Berlin. By putting the Prior to the reunification, it was capital in Berlin, East Germans feel uncommon for Germans to invest more involved in the union between in the stock market because it was east and west. Haberle said she is a high risk. Instead of investing, "proud of her country." Haberle said Germans put all their money into it is amazing how the people of low interest savings accounts. When the former east and west are learnthe Deutsch Mark became deval- ing how to coexist with each side's ued shortly after the reunification, different approach in the past. Ten many Germans lost a large part of to twenty percent of the German the money they had saved. Now that people are upset by the change "but the economy is stronger from unit- they were part of the ruling class," ing the country, younger people are and didn't want to give up control, more interested in the stock market according to Haberle. There is a and investing. Haberle said, "new "real diversity" now said Haberle. tax measures will help stocks." The audience at the lecture Out of all the countries in the included students and faculty from European Union, Germany has Business, Geography, Literature and taken in the most refugeesfromthe Writing Studies and the German former war-torn Yugoslavia. While Language Program. Ronke was Haberle's question and answer ses- hoping for more than just German sion after her lecture consisted students and was pleased in the mostly of statistics, she ended the diversity of student interests. evening by answering a question about Germany's position on Jorg Haberle has worked for three Haider. Haider was inducted as a and a halfyears as the German Conleader for the Freedom Party in Aus- sulate General in Los Angeles and tria and has praised Adolf Hitler's is also a member of the Consul for employment policies and Nazi sol- Media and Economic Affairs. She diers as "men of good character." has had no university studies, but Haberle said that Germany's posi- has had several international posts, tion on Austria is "respect of minor- which include Africa, Hungary, and ities and individuals" and that Ger- New Delhi. She will be transferring many is concerned and has "cut to Berlin in one month. down on political relations" with Austria. C o l l e g e S t u d e n t s a nd A l c o h o l By Victor Mireles PRIDE STAFF WRITER Dr. Burke, when asked why. such issues were not a big concern on campus replied, "We have lower risk and identifying factors because any drug and alcohol problems by students are more often dealt with off-campus authorities. At universities that have on-campus housing, the problem is more Funny images of the Animal House movie have given way to the new reality that binge drinking is no laughing matter. In the past, college campuses across the nation were not concerned about alcohol issues on campus. However, social attitudes have changed over the past 20 years and in a 1997 Harvard University Study on college drinking it found that "84% of all students drank during the school year and almost half (44%) of all students were binge drinkers." The study focused on 140 state and private universities, but did not include commuter campuses such as CSU San Marcos. Despite CSUSM's status as a commuter campus, alcohol problems do exist in the student body. visible." Counseling and Psychological Services therapists Ph.D. Leslie Wilson and Ph.D. Michelle Boutte Burke commented on state of drinking issues on the CSUSM campus. Current data on health problems and counseling referrals due to alcohol and drugs could not be obtained, but Dr. Wilson said that it would surprise her if, "some of the people seen at Health Services were being seen for problems caused by alcohol." that trying to eliminate drinking on campus was not helpful, but rather changing the culture of drinking was key to stemming drinking problems. parking tickets," Dr. Burke said. When asked if it made any difference whether or not a campus was dry, Dr. Burke stated, "You can have alcohol with approval from (CSUSM) President Gonza"Colleges with high binge lez. The bigger issue isf what kind rates were much more likely to of image does the school want to attract students who were binge have. What does it say on alcohol abuse on campus." drinkers in high school, compared with low-binge colleges (38%, When asked what caused compared with 24% of students alcohol abuse on college cam- at low-binge colleges who previpuses, both therapists cited several ously binged in high school)." reasons that include college sports, on campus Greek houses, and lax CSUSM is currently a dry enforcement of campus drinking campus. On the CSUSM web site policies. Current high profile inci- there is an on-line version of the dents of alcohol related deaths policy. at MIT and Louisiana State have Both Dr. Wilson and Dr. spurred efforts at reform, but at Burke however were concerned many campuses changing drink- that the campus was not focusing ing policies have not addressed enough issue. "During orientation the bigger issue of perception. The they do not mention drugs or 1997 Harvard drinking study found alcohol. They only mention ASI president Walleed Delawari disagreed, saying that ASI has worked with groups to help educate the public on the problems that heavy drinking can produce. "We must try and influence people early." However, he did agree that the campus' current status as a commuter makes the issue not as significant as it would be on other campuses. When asked to sum up the problem in a word both therapists said, "Access." As this school moves from being a commuter campus to a campus with housing these issues will likely take a higher precedent. However, only time will tell if CSUSM can change the culture of drinking. �Free Whether Sworn or Community Service, Officers Provide Campus Safety Tay-Sachs Testing on C ampus Johnny Coogan PRIDE STAFF WRITER Victoria B. Segall PRIDE FEATURE EDITOR In the general public, 1 out of 250 people may be a carrier for the gene. If both parents of the child are carriers of the disease, there is a 25% chance that their child may be afflicted with Tay-Sachs. On Tuesday, February 29, CSUSM's Pre-Health Society, in collaboration with the California Tay-Sachs Disease Prevention Program, will hold Tay-Sachs Testing, free and open to the student body, faculty, staff and general public. The rate of Tay-Sachs occurrence is especially high in European-Jewish and French-Canadian ethnic populations. In these ethnic groups, 1 out of 27 people may be a carrier of the Tay-Sachs gene. "However this disease can occur with anyone, regardless of ethnic population," says Dr. Joanne Pedersen, a health profession advisor here on campus. "Tay-Sachs is one of the most agonizing diseases to die from," comments Dr. Pedersen. "This Prevention Program tries to test as many adults of child-bearing age, so if you're a carrier you'll be aware and know the risks." The Prevention Program is a public service supported by the California Department of Health. Tay-Sachs disease causes a breakdown in the central nervous system due to an absent enzyme that normally breaks down toxic fatty substances in the brain. The disease strikes very young children, usually at the age of 6 months. As the child's age progresses, the child loses mental capabilities and motor skills, and overall health begins to deteriorate. Since there is no cure for Tfcy-Sachs, a child with the disease rarely lives past four or five years of age. "The mission of the California Tay-Sachs Prevention Program is to screen people, not only in high risks populations, but to test as many [individuals] as possible because anybody can be a carrier," says Dr. Pedersen. The free Tay-Sachs screening includes a simple blood test and a confidential medical history form completed by the individual being tested. Testing will be performed by licensed medical professionals in Commons 206 from 10:00am 2:00pm on Tuesday, February 29, 2000. Where is Campus Security? Over one thousand students attend classes at night, Monday through Thursday, after 6:00pm. Many students worry that the University isn't doing all it can to protect them. Others believe that security should be more visible so students won't feel vulnerable when walking to their cars. "We have six sworn officers, a lieutenant, and a chief that are stationed at this school. We are a functioning police station right here on campus. We do work with the other law enforcement agencies in the area but we are our own entity," says Sworn Officer Mario Sainz. One sworn officer patrols the campus at night to ensure safety for any students that happen to be at school. Kyra Richards, Community Service Officer (CSO) supervisor, stated that there are 11 CSOs employed by the school to patrol in case of any unforeseen incident. night the CSOs are probably just Gonzalez sees the inclusion of eating on their break." He also menThe CSO's primary job is to tioned that the CSOs are eLeader-- Leadership 2000 into the university as a "natural fit" because "the uniwalk around designated areas to ship 2000 versity's mission statement says that make sure that all doors are locked By Andrea Cavahaugh we will be part of the community, and that nobody tries to steal equipment owned by the University. They CSUSM hosted a gathering of and this is a very good example of check that all emergency appara- North County community leaders what we can do." tuses on campus work correctly. on Thursday, February 17, to celThey also act as a deterrent to crime ebrate the inclusion of Leadership CSUSM will provide curricuwith their presence. , 2000 into the university's Extended lum material, faculty support, and Studies program. The training pro- classroom space in its commitment Because they are not peace offi- gram for community leaders has to host the program. Leadership cers, they can't get involved in found its "natural home" on the San 2000 is accepting applications for any situation that would require Marcos campus this year, accord- twenty spots available for this year's a trained police officer to handle. ing to CSUSM President Alexander program, which begins on April 11 and runs through May 23 .ncouraged They can only provide moral sup- Gonzalez. to change their routines. port and reassurance to any victim until an officer arrives on the scene. The program has produced more All CSOs carry radios to contact the than 200 graduates since it was Richards added, "I've got three proper authorities in any given situ- established in 1986. The mayors CSOs on duty at night so if a student ation. of San Marcos and Escondido are notices one or two of them in the among the program's alumni, as Dome, there is at least oiie more on What about the fact that many well as many ofNorth County's cor- their route." If students are nervous about walking out to their cars at students have witnessed CSOs hang- porate and community leaders. night they can get an escort by calling around the Dome when they are supposed t o be patrolling? Officer The program was devised to ing ext. 4567 at any silver phone. A Sainz stated, "Everybody needs a train civic leaders, based on the idea CSO will come to their location and lunch break and when a student gets that citizens can instigate positive walk them to their vehicle. out of class at the same time every change in their communities. Leadership Campus Web Site User-Unfriendly? 2000 Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE OPINION EDITOR CSUSM hosted a gathering of North County community leaders on Thursday, February 17, to celebrate the inclusion of Leadership 2000 into the university's Extended Studies program. The training program for community leaders has found its "natural home" on the San Marcos campus this year, according to CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez. The program has produced more than 200 graduates since it was established in 1986. The mayors of San Marcos and Escondido are among the program's alumni, as well as many of North County's corporate and community leaders. The program was devised to train civic leaders, based on the idea that citizens can instigate positive change in their communities. Gonzalez sees the inclusion of Leadership 2000 into the university as a "natural fit" because "the university's mission statement says that we will be part of the community, and this is a very good example of what we can do." CSUSM will provide curriculum material, faculty support, and classroom space in its commitment to host the program. Leadership 2000 is accepting applications for twenty spots available for this year 's program, which begins on April 11 and runs through May 23. Bryan Clark PRIDE STAFF WRITER classrooms, but our web site is our public face, and it's not indicative of our school's technologi"Campus UN-Friendly" is the cal role." way Brian Valdez, a junior at When asked about the curCal State San Marcos, describes rent criticisms of the campus web our school web site. "There &re too many links to look through, page, Teresa Macklin, Director making it hard to find what you for Computing Services said, "It's want." Several other students a piece of art, somebody is bound have voiced their complaints via to hate it." Computing Services e-mail to our webmaster's e-mail has formed a committee, made up of 3 sub-teams, to deal with the address look/feel, the content/ navigation, (webmaster@csusm.edu). and the usability of the campus Many students, faculty, and web site. "Setting up policies and staff members are displeased and a consistent database of informaconfused about the web site's cur- tion," Macklin explained, "will rent function. Dr. Robert Black, partially solve our problem." Professor of Accounting, stated, "We represent ourselves as a 'state The committee has already of the art' university, we have determined that the primary audiequipment available on campus, ence for the web site will be stucomputer services, and SMART dents. All three teams, especially the usability team, will need good ways to gather input from many students. "We've kept all the previous complaints, and have given them to our usability team for study," asserts Macklin. The committee is planning to finish gathering information in the spring. Once the committee has finished, web site improvement is scheduled to take place during the intersession. The committee would like any type of student input. If you are interested, please contact Teresa Macklin (macklin@csusm.edu, 750-4787) or Sue Thompson, committee chairperson (sthompsn@csusm.edu, 750-4373), about joining the committee or giving feedback. L ively M usic : Ivar Antonsen Jazz Quartet Kathleen Hash PRIDE STAFF WRITER With standing room only in ACD 102, the audience danced in their seats to t he sounds of the Ivar Antonsen Jazz Quartet. The concert, part of the ongoing Arts and Lecture series on campus, started at 7:00pm, Thursday, February 24. The quartet featured Abhiman Kaushal on tabla, an Indian instrument resembling a bongo and capable of many different sounds. Other members of the quartet included Ivar Antonsen, a professor at CSUSM, Gunnar Boggs, Steve Feierabend and that the performers were having Duncan Moore. just as much f un. The remainder of the concert consisted of music This talented group enter- that Antonsen composed includtained the audience with a collec- ing "Patterns of Change" and tion of modern j azz pieces with "Stepping Stones". exciting melodies and plenty of solos. With skill and precision ThS quartet closed the eveeach performer improvised, syn- ning with a song called "Da copated and moved. The concert Capo" that left everyone begging began with a selection by com- for more. The j azz quartet had poser McCoy Tyner called "Pere- to rush to another engagement in sina". The mellow tune with a San Diego that same night, but driving Latin beat set the mood hopefully the talented musicians' for the hour-long performance. visit here will not be their last. While smiles were on the faces of the audience, it was also obvious �me foe rot icnoNio llll crTHiNi prinn el LnurUisiiin i lui uuu Public Library Construction $50 million bond issue to proand Renovation Bond Act of vide state matching funds for the construction and renova$2.1 billion bond issue 2000. tion of veterans' retirement intended to ensure clean drinking water, protect land sur- $350 million bond issue to homes. Funds are divided into rounding lakes and rivers, pre- provide funds to construct, two categories - $24 million serve open space, and create improve, and operate public to replace more costly existing and maintain state and local libraries, and to expand access lease-payment bonds, and $26 to public libraries for all Cali- million to supplement them. parks. fornians. Impact: Repayment costs of Impact: Repayment costs of Impact: Bond repayment cost approximately $33 million to $3.6 billion over 25 years; also maintenance costs to state and of $600 million over 25 years, repay $26 million in supplelocal governments for upkeep plus costs of operating new mental bonds. facilities. of new parks. Legislative Constitutional Amendment Proposition 15 Proposition 13 Hertzberg-Polanco Safe Drinking Water, Clean The Crime Laboratorigs Con- Proposition 17 Water, Watershed Protection, and Flood Protection struction Bond Act of 1999. Lotteries, Charitable Raffles Bond Act. $220 million bond issue to $ 1.9 billion bond issue to pro- provide for construction, reno- Modifies state constitutional vide funds for clean drinking vation, and operation of foren- prohibition against private lotteries to allow raffles by charwater, flood control projects, sics laboratories. itable organizations, provided water quality and reliability. Impact: Estimated repayment that 90% of proceeds directly Impact: Repayment cost of cost of $377 million over 25 support cause, unless requirement is modified by state leg$3.4 billion, plus unknown years. islature. costs to maintain projects. Proposition 16 Veterans9 Homes Bond Act Impact: No measurable impact Proposition 14 on state or local government. California Reading and Lit- of 2000. Legislative Initiative Amenderacy Improvement and of 2000. March Ballot Legislative Constitutional Amendment Proposition 1A Gambling on Tribal Lands Modifies state constitution to allow slot machine, lottery, and house-banked gambling on Indian Reservations. Authorizes the % Governor to negotiate compacts with the state, subject to approval by the legislature. Impact: Passage of this proposition would allow tribes to legally operate slot machines and house-banked card games on tribal lands. Allows state to collect millions of dollars in license fees. Passage would ratify previous gaming compacts made between the state and the tribes. Bond Acts Proposition 12 Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act ' ments Proposition 18 Murder: Special Circumstances Amends the language of the "special circumstances" pertaining to capital punishment or life sentences without possibility of parole. Defines special circumstances as murder committed "by means of lying in wait" rather than "while lying in wait." Under current law, any lapse between a confrontation with a victim and a murder, disqualifies the case for special circumstances. Proposition 19 Murder: BART and CSU Peace Officers Expands punishment for second-degree murder of a peace officer punishable by life without possibility of parole to include BART and CSU peace officers. Proposition 20 California State Lottery. Allocation for Instructional Materials hyjune Requires that one-half of lottery funds allocated to public education in excess of current levels must be used to purchase instructional materials. tyatfyes Are you planning to vote and which candidate, at this time, do you think would make the best president? tional Amendments and Statutes Proposition 21 Juvenile Crime Requires adult trials for juveniles over age 14 who commit murder or certain sex crimes. Increases punishment for many gang-related crimes. Requires registration for people convicted of gang-related offenses. Bruce Sterling, senior *Freshta Karimi, freshman I plan to vote and right now I am I plan to vote and I think Gore would leaning toward McCain because he make the best president because he seems to be more of a moderate and has more experience. I think the extremes are too polarized. Peter Jacoby, senior Tammy Gallegos, junior I have Been voting since Johnson was president. I am intrigued by McCain but fear he won't make it to the convention. We should repeal the 22nd amendment and reelect Clinton. He's a known quantity. I plan to vote and I think Bush would make the best president. About a year ago, I might have voted for McCain because he sounded supportive of the military. However, he voted against a pay raise for them and my husband is in the military. Proposition 22 Limit on Marriages Amends the Family Code to state that only marriage between a man and a woman shall be recognized in Cali- �I!-!! H-HPNIO ci i tut t jnnn u iLii Ui\i ml cuzLCCTtnN cuuu fornia. Proposition 23 "None of the Above" Ballot Option Allows that voters may choose "none of the above" when voting for a number of state and national offices. These votes would be tallied and reported but would not affect outcome of election. tion disclosure rules, modi- voters, rather than two-thirds. fies limits on campaign contributions, bans corporate con- Proposition 27 tributions, limits fund-raising Elections. Term Limit Decperiod. Provides public financ- larations for Congressional ing of media advertising for Candidates. qualified candidates. Requires ballot pamphlet to list top con- Permits congressional cantributors. didates to sign non-binding term-limit agreements. Proposition 26 School Facilities. Local Proposition 28 Majority Vote. Bonds, Repeal of Proposition 10 Taxes. Tobacco Surtax. Proposition 24 - (Removed by Order of the California Allows for sale of bonds to Supreme Court) finance construction of educational facilities if approved Proposition 25 by majority of the voters. Election Campaigns. Con* Requires that facilities be tributions and Spending available to charter public Limits. Public Financing. schools. Prevents use of bond Disclosures. funds to pay salaries. Allows increase in property taxes if Expands campaign contribu- approved by majority of Proposition 19 Giovanni Ferrer PRIDE STAFF WRITER On Tuesday, March 7, the polls open for our state's primary election. State legislature has many initiatives to be put on the ballot for the general election in November. Of all the initiatives put on the ballot, Proposition 19 is the only measure that has a direct implication to the California State University system. Proposition 19 states: "MURDER. BART AND CSU PEACE OFFICERS. LEGISLATURE INITIATIVE AMENDMENT. Provides second degree murder of peace officers employed by BART or State University is punishable by life imprisonment without possibility Qf parole where aggravating circumstances are present. Fiscal impact: Unknown, probably minor, additional state costs." (Please box this) y Proposition 29 Limits rights of injured party 1998 Indian Gaming Com- to sue another's insurance pacts company under certain circumstances, and exempts Approves gaming compacts some insurers under certain approved by eleven tribes and circumstances. If approved, the state in 1998. Would be Proposition 31 amends Proponegated by the passage of 1 A. sition 30. Proposition 30 Insurance Claims Practices. Civil Remedies. Restores right to sue another person's insurance company for unfair business practices after case has been settled. Bars right to sue if insurer agrees to arbitrate original claim. Repeals additional $.50 per pack tax on cigarettes approved by the voters in November 1998, and discontinues funding of education programs provided by tax increase. Proposition 31 Insurance Claims Practices. Referendum Civil Remedy Amendments. it NOTICE The PRIDE welcomes the expression of a variety of political opinions. * Especially in an election year, the editors want to encourage that discussion, even controversy, which they find to be basic to academic life. f \ For detail or assistance, email the PRIDE at: pride@csusm.edu The options are relatively simple. A 4YES' vote means that a person convicted of a second degree murder charge against a peace officer working for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) or the CSU system will face longer prison terms than what the current law provides. A NO vote means that the punishment remains the same, confinement for 15 years to life. The new measure will increase sentencing to 25 years to life, or life confinement without possible parole, depending on the circumstances involved in the case. A person who is convicted of a seconddegree murder charge upon a CSU campus police officer would result in the same punishment handed down to those who commit the same offense against all other peace officers across California. What began as an initiative passed by elected officials in the state legislature, Prop 19 is now up for voter approval. It provides CSUSM's peace officers with the same protection as officers at UCSD. Currently, a person would receive less time for murdering a CSU peace officer than they would from murdering a peace officerfromthe UC system. A clause in the proposition states that all people must aid a peace officer in apprehending a suspect, or else face a $1000fine.At any given moment, a campus peace officer could ask for your assistance and you may have to comply or face heavyfines.The argument is that we could be subject to assist a peace officer without having a weapon to protect ourselves. fefe, s u m m e r f s e s j ^ w s f f t a w a i ' f ^ | j § w eeksy6 credits, typical S ^yftion, room & board, b ooks/ a nd airfare) c osts M y 1: May 22~June 30 * Term 2: July 3-August 11 www.outreach.hawaii.edu •toll-free 1 (800) 862-6628 University of H awaii at Manoa, Summer S essions FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: $20,000 CASH BONUS PLUS $50,000 FOR COLLEGE. Choose to serve in one of the Armys toppriority occupational skills, and you could receive a cash bonus of up to $20,000, if you qualify. Plus, earn up to $50,000 in money for college through die Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Army College Fund, if you qualify. Fmd out mote about these great Army benefits. Talk to your local Army recruiter today. It Could be one of the most rewarding calls youve ever made. San Marcos (760)747-6510 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN BE: www.goarmy.com �6 Tuesday, February 29, 2000 OPINION DEAR EDITORS: I was very concerned about the article in "The Pride" about Pastor Smock. Certainly, he has the right to free speech and his own opinions, but 1 would like the student body to know that not all Christians are like Pastor Smock. As Simona Groza said in the article, Christianity is about God's love and forgiveness. It is about undetstanding His gift of Christ and wanting to have a personal relationship with Him. In fact,Jesus warned against judging others. Unfortunately, I was not at school the day that Pastor Smock spoke, so I only have the newspaper article to go on. I have been a Christian for 19 years and I would like to state that, based on the article, I disagree with almost all of what Smock said, and especially with the way that he presented himself. As a commuter school with an average student age higher than that at most universities, I do not think that CSUSM is what I would call a "party school." I take personal offense at the comment that students here "don't have the grades or the money to attend a better school." I have a 4.00 GPA and I could have gone to any school I wanted to - but here I am. As to Smock's religious opinions, I think he may be mis-interpreting the Bible. Some biblical scholars believe that the passages in the Bible that speak against homosexuality do not refer to homosexuality itself but the violence with which these acts were committed during that particular time period. As to his opinion about women I have several things to say. First of all, there were many important women in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, some being very close friends of Jesus. Secondly, most of the things written by Paul in I Corinthians, which sexists often use to support their beliefs, refer specifically to the women at the church in Corinth. Thirdly, when Paul uses the phrase "wives submit to your husbands" in Ephesians and Colossians, he is very clear that this relationship goes both ways and he tells husbands to love their wives as much as Christ loves us - and that is a lot! Funny, how men seem to leave that part out, isn't it? Maybe we can learn something from Pastor Smock. We can learn that when we are confronted with people we do not agree with, we should not reduce ourselves to their level. We should try to understand them, and why they are saying what they are saying, and then we will be able to intelligently discuss with them why we disagree. We can learn that one outspoken person does not necessarily represent the larger group that they claim to be a part of. I hope that this event will not drive people farther away from the truth, but give the Christians on campus the opportunity to share with people about God's love. Eye to Eye with Pastor Jed Smock Sonia Gutierrez As I read through Adra Hallford's article, "Students Debate with Street Preacher: Mocking Pastor Smock," in last weeks newspaper edition, I disagreed with most of Smock's bible based philosophies about keeping women in their proper place and his issues on homosexuality; however, to my surprise I agreed with him on his views of fraternities. Smock's comment that infuriated me the most was a homophobic law he postulated at the scene. Pastor Smock's solution against homosexuality consisted ofpassing a law that would enforce "homo patrols or something." The fact that Smock says, "or something," goes to show that he simply rambles off on a tangent as he speaks and tries to defend his standpoint. When Hallford informs the reader about Preacher Jed Smock being a professor at University of Wisconsin, I was blown away. I DEAR EDITORS: I would like to offer my thoughts on the issues that have been raised in recent editorials MaryLouFelch regarding the way in which the Associated Students Incorporated has been running. Mike Sanella has alleged that we are not FOR THE Dear Editors: STUDENTS. To prove him and any other ignorant voices wrong, For several years Pam Bell was the CSUSM International Programs Coordinahere are some of the many ways tor. She is now the Graduation Advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. She in which ASI is dedicated to stuwill be greatly missed in the International Programs office and I am writing to dents: you not only to inform you of this change, but also to express my appreciation ASI board members attend stufor the hard work and effort that this CSUSM faculty member put forth over dent fee meeting and have a vote the years. For the international students of varying nationalities, Pam was the welcoming and invaluable helping hand that assisted them in settling into life in the decision to raise student fees. here on the San Marcos campus. For the students studying abroad, she was a This past semester we have voted knowledgeable advisor and source of support. The above descriptions of Pam's down several increases that we as activities are minimal and cannot possibly describe the stellar service'that she students felt were frivolous. has provided over the years. I think that Pam should be recognized for all her WE ARE SAVING YOU MONEY ASI attends student union meethard work and dedication as the IP coordinator and that graduating students ings so that we have a voice in what should realize just how lucky are to have Pam as their new advisor. the new buildings on campus will offer to you. Katrina Chase ASI board members take time CSUSM Student out of our day each month to serve Study Abroad Advisor DEAR EDITOR: I am wondering if anyone else on campus notices the lack of customer service a student experiences? I am writing this after a poor experience in the library. I approached an older gentleman that was behind the counter and asked him for a book on reserve. His response was that I would have to "look it up on the computer to see if it's in"., ok. In all my experiences at the library, I had NEVER been told this. So, I looked it up. Unfortunately, the computer said the book was "missing" (as you can guess, it wasn't). So, he told me it was missing, without even taking the nano-second to LOOK, and I went about looking for another text. During this time, another student from my class approached him about an article for another class, same problem, look it up, even though the article was on RESERVE. Again, a new experience for her at the library. With this experience in mind, I decided to make a list of "good" and "bad" customer service areas on campus (I encourage anyone to add, or even disagree - it is opinion after all. Good: 1. Bookstore - yes, we hate the prices, it sucks..BUT - there IS ALWAYS someone there to help. The bookstore manager doesn't determine prices, someone higher up does, but - bookstore management has registers staffed and people on the floor to help. 2. Dome - The register's are staffed AND the actually RESPOND to your comments., so if you don't like something, put a comment in, you wilLsee results. 3. Print shop - Always a quick binding when you need it last minute .and cheap comparatively. 4. Bob Alidadee - This guy was my Math Instructor 3 semesters ago and STILL helps me!!! Bad: 1, Library - read comments above. % l ie ^rtbe thought to myself, "Yikes! I sure would not want to be sitting in his classroom listening to him preaching solutions as to how to reform the world." Hallford's quotations serve as shocking revelations of how people, from young to older students, think at CSUSM's campus. The few minutes I was able to presence his speech. It reminded me of a circus better yet a Jerry Springer show although I still do not who was entertaining who, Pastor Smock to his crowd or vice versa. Hallford provides punch lines as quotations that kept beating at me as I read through her article. Two quotations I found extremely offensive and disturbing. "[F]rat boys use philanthropy to cover their guilt for their boozing and whoremongering" replied Smock after a TKE member defended their philanthropic endeavors. Of course, I have a aberration for Smock's word choice to refer to women as whoremongers. However, I have to admit, for once, I completely agreed with Pastor Smock, as I read through his disruption of peace. After reading scholarly research on college fraternities and the strong correlation to gang rape incidents, I was disgusted with the "fiats" sexist brotherhood bond. According to studies, youngfraternitymembers, not only mix alcohol and sexual intercourse, they desensitize from female sensibility, meaning lack of respect for women's bodies. Hallford's nejct quotation shows the senility behind fraternities bravado including CSUSM's, as one TKE member "assured Smock that, 'This guy [Aguallion] never gets laid.'"Amaya's response goes to show how vulgar and how fraternity members perceive sexual intercourse, as an activity that satiates the frats sexual yearnings. Ironically, he defames his own brother and implies he is not a "whoremonger" and is not a sexual prowess. Amaya's joke only reinforces Pastor Smock's views on sexual intercourse and males. TKE member used the word "laid" as if performing sexual intercourse is a mark of male virility and solely for male gratificationwhere the female is subservient and does all the work. students a free barbeque lunch. ASI has developed a process to fund activities that clubs wish to host that does not allow for any frivolous spending of your fees. WE ARE SAVING YOU MONEY ASI offers many classes such as yoga, kickboxirig, and many other extracurricular activities. ASI offers discounts on movie and theme park tickets. WE ARE SAVING YOU MONEY ASI planned many concerts and activities for your entertainment. • ASI brought new video games into the study lounge to accomodate your breaks in between classes. ASI has developed a childcare facility that has made the lives of student parents easier. With the addition of our new childcare representative, our fundraising for the childcare facility is at an all time high. There are so many things that go on in ASI that go unnoticed everyday. Most students do not take the time to explore what your student government is accomplishing for you. It is those students who wait for something to go wrong and then condemn the whole organization that bring down the morale of ASI and make our jobs that much more difficult. I am a very active student here on campus as well as an executive member on the ASI board and I pride myself on the accomplishments that our ASI has done. In the future I ask that students who are a eager to criticize the actions of others had better get more information on the issue than just their own opinion. WE ARE FOR STUDENTS, WE ALWAYS HAVE BEEN FOR STUDENTS, WE ARE STUDENTS. 2. Cashiers office - Anyone stood in this line to pay for an ID with 1-2 people ahead of you and waited 20 minutes? The problem is that there are 3 people scheduled and one person with a window open.. The others are working on things that make them unable to be bothered by the 1-2 minutes it may take to do a transaction. 3. Computer Lab -1.have never had a computer issue solved here. In fact, most times, theaides are laughing and making more noise and distraction than should be allowed for people working. This everyone. - is WHY the lab is not QUIET, for the aides because I don't see students Robert Radovich Executive Vice President Associated Student Inc. making noise like theirs. With that, I 'll end this. I would like to throw something out there for everyone that seems to describe this campus, "..institutions often tip toward serving the needs of the donor instead of those of the lesser party (for example, schools can come to serve teachers or ADMINISTRATORS, rather than the STUDENTS)." ok, so I capitalized where I shouldn't have, the bottom line is the administration doesn't seem to care about our convenience in some areas and they are here for us, the students - something to think about. Sincerely - A Student SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than to the individual editors. Deadline for submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editor should include the author's name, telephone number, and e-mail address. Only the author's name will be printed. 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Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760)750-6111 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �Prop. 22 Perspectives Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER On March 7, 2000 Californians will vote on Proposition 22. In only 14 words, Proposition 22 states that "only a marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized." This is also termed the Knight proposition because it was written by State Senator Pete Knight. Same sex marriage is currently not allowed by California law. But the initiative will prohibit recognition of same sex marriages performed outside of California. Proponents of Proposition 22 claim that "it's simply about preserving the sacred institution of marriage, which by God's design is between opposite-sex couples," according to prop22yes.com. But opponents say the'TCnight initiative is unfair, divisive and intrusive," according to noonknight.com. This has been one of the most controversial propositions in this years election. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, 22 is ahead in the public opinion polls. As of February 8th, 52%of Californians would vote yes and 39% no with 9% still undecided. become worse as a result of similar bills. This leads opponents to believe that if 22 is passed they won't be able to visit a sick partner in the hospital, collect on inheritance or a partners pension, take bereavement leave, file joint bankruptcy, and will make it even more difficult to adopt children. According to no on Knight advocates, 22 "doesn't defend marriage, it attacks families." According to a commercial sponsored by no on Knight, it doesn't matter if a person is against same sex marriage, what matters is that 22 fSictlifBi YES"22 f « >* rTfly rights in n t W states havp will "add more government interference in our lives." The cast members of NBC's Will and Grace also made a commercial to protest this proposition. The actor who plays Will on the series says by voting yes or no on this proposition, the voter will be voting "either for or against basic rights." This issue is also dividing the religious community. 400 clergy members spent the weekend of February 12th and 13th in prayer and protest against 22. Reverend J. Edwin Bacon, Jr. said this issue is made from "intolerance and bigotry." But other religious leaders and churches have spoken in support for voting yes on 22. The Mormon church has strongly encouraged members in California and elsewhere to send money and work hard for the measure. Hie Catholic church has also donated large amounts of money to the cause. According to prop22yes.com, this measure is "simply about preserving the sacred institution of marriage, which by God's design is between opposite-sex couples." Proponents focus on the fact that this measure is only 14 words and that there is "no legal double talk, no hidden agenda" (taken from the Voter Information Guide). They claim that it does not take away rights to inheritance or to visit partners in the hospital. Proponents say it is just common sense and a way to keep marriage from being redefined. CSU San Marcos students are also divided on this issue. Many who will vote yes on the issue sighted religious beliefs as the origin of their decision. A 24-year-old. Communications student said that it was the "Catholicism in [him] jumping out" and that "marriage is for procreation." A24-year-old psychology student said that "having [married homosexuals] come into the state is the same as letting them do it in California." On the side of the opposition, students mostly believe as Joy Childers said, that we need to "keep our eyes on ourselves and deal with our own wrongs." It was decided that it is a person's choice what he or she wants to do. Proponents say it is a simple proposition of common sense while opponents say it is going to spread fear and intolerance. On May 7th the decision will be made. Dear fellow CSUSM students, As you know, 2000 is an election year. Unfortunately, it is a fact that the voter awareness amongst people between the ages of 18 and 24 is extremely low. Too low. Hoping to get more students involved in the political process, I would like to give my opinion about one difference Joni Miller between the two major parties in America. You can choose which party sounds best for you. The California Department of Corrections budget is $4.5 billion dollars. Between 1984 and today 2 universities and 21 prisons have been built, while California ranks 50th among the 50 states for the amount of (I would include the other parties, as they are important too, but space educational funding spent per student. Looks like Gov. Davis has his work cut out for him. will not allow) How about South Carolina's insistence on continuing to fly the battle flag of the Confederacy? Isn't it Government and the Governed Republicans believe that government interesting that the two Republican presidential candidates won't take a stand on it? What would Abraham should be limited to doing for the people those things which they cannot Lincoln think? Isn't that Abe's Party? do for themselves. The right to determine individual destiny should lie in the hands of the individual. Republicans believe governmental power We could use a Republican presidential candidate like House Representative Tom Campbell. (R-CA) He and resources should be kept close to the people, through their state and wasn't afraid to speak up about the Knight Initiative upcoming on the March 7 Ballot. The Knight Initiative is community leaders, rather than centralized in distant big government. a measure to ban same-sex marriages on the California Ballot. In a statement given by Congressman Campbell earlier last year he said "I oppose the March 2000 California Ballot initiative on same-sex marriages and urge Democrats believe in centralized power in Washington, with secondary all elected officials to do the same. No opponent of this initiative need be in favor of gay marriage. To oppose consideration for the rights of individual citizens and communities. This this initiative, one need only be in favor of not seeking division in California on this issue now.. .. On the has led to increasingly more federal controls and regimentation, often issue of civil consequences, practical issues take precedence. Should one partner be allowed to visit the other in the hands of unelected bureaucrats, causing a severe erosion of local in the hospital at times when only 'family' is permitted? If two people grow old together, and one develops government across the country. Alzheimer's, should we hold that the other is unfit to be the cpnservator and protector of the one in need, giving legal preference to a remote blood-relative? Civil consequences should be the same regardless of whether a couple, committed to a loving and permanent relationship, is of the same or opposite sex.... Neither government Source: California Republican Party. approval nor government disapproval is appropriate. As this proposition calls for government disapproval, I urge its rejection. " Now that's a Republican with guts! Bravo Tom Campbell! Mike Sannella •* Chairman CSUSM College Republicans What do you think about it? Points To Ponder Between Classes... to the editors. The Pride, I had mixed emotions as I read Joel Montes comments in the February 14 issue about the CSUSM Mission Statement. I was quite pleased to see a student speak out after taking the time to learn about the University mission. However, I was disappointed that there were some misunderstandings in Mr. Montes' message. My response is intended to demonstrate that administrators do read The Pride, do value student opinion, and to clear up some of the inaccuracies. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday nights, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The library expands to 76 hours per week during peak demand times such as final examinations by staying open later weekday nights and longer hours on the weekend. asked to call the individual office and try to schedule special arrangements. Most offices can accommodate students with special needs. Transfer credits - The University has agreements with all of the nearby higher education institutions to ensure that credits transfer into and out of CSUSM. However, if Mr. Montes is referring to degree requirements, there is little CSUSM alone can do to ensure that a student transferring out of the University has credits accepted at the other campus. We do all we can to work with students who bring credits to CSUSM and provide a number of options for flexibility. Most of the time, we can work it out! Computer Lab hours — The computer lab has also experimented with longer hours and had the same experience as the library. Current hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Library hours ~ The library has and 12 Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. tried extending its hours, only to Hours of other services — Many find too few students taking advantage of the longer hours to make student services are open for addiUnits required to graduate ~ the cost worthwhile. Instead, the^ tional hours during the first week library has used its funds to pro- of each semester and at other peak Students may not know there is a vide full services during its current times. Students who are unable to proposal to reduce the number of 68.5 hours per week, which run use services during regular hours are units required to complete a degree. That change requires the approval of the CSU Trustees and is now being considered. Until a change is made, some of the degrees at CSUSM require as many as 132 units. This is difficult to change for a variety of reasons, including accreditation. Even if the Trustees approve a reduction, it will take several years to implement the change. Shifting spending away from student life ~ I think students and administrators have identified creating more student life activities as a priority for our young campus. While some money is spent on barbeques and concerts, it is not enough to remedy even a few of the concerns Mr. Montes has noted. We must maintain a balance of activities on the campus and that balance must include cultural arts events and other student activities designed to be fun. I n conclusion, I 'd like to remind all students that the administration appreciates hearing comments and suggestions. Perhaps the best way is via e-mail by using the link on the campus web page. Input can also be made to individual offices by telephone, e-mail or in person. . Recent surveys find CSUSM students to be more satisfied with their experience on this campus, in general, than the average level of satisfaction of all CSU students. While that is gratifying, we know we must always strive to improve, and we thank Mr. Montes for his comments. Rick Moore Director of Communications (MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER) �CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS gcabemtc b ulletin tury. 12:00pm- 1:00pm ACD 102 Are you the Next Student Trustee for the California State University? Tuesday, February 2 9,2000 The California State Student Association is in the process of conducting its annual search for the next Student Trustee to serve as the student voice on the California State University Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is the highest policy-making body for the 23-campus system. The Trustees establish policies on student fees, admissions criteria, remedial education, technology, financial aid, and numerous other areas that directly impact nearly 350,000 students at all 23 CSU campuses. Persons serving as the Student Trustee have a unique opportunity to shape higher education policy for one of the largest higher education systems in the world. The Student Trustee has the unique responsibility of being the only student voice on the Board of Trustees. The Student Trustee has the same powers and privileges as other Trustees and is paid a modest stipend for conducting business of the board and attending the board meetings, which are held six times a year. The California State Student Association (CSSA), the largest student advocacy organization in California, is accepting applications from interested students for this crucial position until March 10th: CSSA will conduct interviews with selected candidates in' Sacramento on April 7th, during CSSA's annual Legislative Conference. The process culminates with the submission of a list of nomineesfromCSSA to Governor Gray Davis who makes thefinalappointment. All interested students are encouraged to contact the Associated Students Office on their campus for a CSU Student Trustee Application Packet. Send completed application packets no later than 5:00pm on March 10,2000 to the following address: Tay-Sachs Testing The Tay-Sachs screening includes a simple blood test and a confidential medical hisWednesday, March 8 ,2000 tory form completed by the individual being tested. Free and open to the public, Cinema Appreciation Night the testing will be performed by licensed Sponsored by the International Club for medical professionals. Sponsored by all CSUSM students. Refreshments will be CSUSM's Pre-Health Society in collaboraserved. tion with the California Tay-Sachs Disease 5:00pm Prevention Program. ACD 102 10:00am - 2:00pm Commons 206 California State Student Association 401 Golden Shore Street, Suite 135 Long Beach, CA 90802 Thursday, March 9 ,2000 Wednesday, March 1 ,2000 Leslie Nemour Exhibit Reception An exhibition of paintings by artist Leslie Nemour which focuses on the contemporary mail order bride phenomenon. 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Courtyard ATTENTION STUDENTS: The CSUSM priority deadline forfilingthe 2000-2001 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is March 2,2000. Any student who wishes to apply for aid for Fall 2000 should complete a FAFSA. Applications may be obtained at the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in Craven Hall, Room 4204. You may also complete the application on-line by selecting FAFSA on the Web from our homepage at http://www.csusm.edu/financial aid/. If you have any further questions, contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at 750-4850. ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS Connect to new jobs with: . R.I.S.E. Resume/Interview Services for Employment The new R.I.S.E. program gives students an opportunity to submit resumes to 79 employers who have full-time career positions available for CSUSM students. * Seniors in all academic majors canfindemployment with R.I.S.E.! Over half of the employers indicated interest in students of "ALL" majors. Many companies specified certain majors. They are: BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMMUNICATION, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ECONOMICS, HISTORY, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, LIBERAL STUDIES, LITERATURE AND WRITING STUDIES, MATHEMATICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY and VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. See the list of participating employers online www.csusm.edu/CAC/rise.htm The deadline to submit resumes to the Careei*& Assessment Center is Friday, February 25 at 3:00pm. For more information, contact the Career & Assessment Center at 760-750-4900 or visit their office in Craven Hall 4201. 4L C lassifieds W o r d s ro Trader Joe's now hiring part time employees for our new Escondido store. Please call 760-233-4020 for details. Wanted: Experienced line cooks, servers, host/ess, bussers, bartenders. Apply at Dalton's Roadhouse, 775 Center Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069. Live By June Hodges Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash you have-so spend it wisely. Kay Lyons The difference between failure and success is doing a thing nearly right and doing a thing exactly right. Edward Simmons HUMAN DIRECTIONALS: Great Part-Time job. Sat and/or Sun. 10-4:00pm. $10.00/hr. Call after 3:00pm. Mon-Fri (619)249 1372. Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow. Ralph Waldo Emerson Looking for the right childcare person to watch my 11 mo. baby. 2 days/wk. Must be responsible and caring. Enjoys children. Pays $400/mo. Please call 941-1471 Mrs. Smola Every j ob is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence. Unknown Never, Never, Never Quit. Winston Churchill Whoever said, "It's not whether you win or lose that counts," probably lost. Martina Navratilova rf EVENTS FOR NEXT WEEK: Tuesday, March 7 ,2000 Bettina Aptheker Lecture Author/educator, Bettina Aptheker, will • celebrate a multicultural women's history and critically examine the promise of an inclusive feminist politics for the new cen- French Table What is the French Table? It is an informal gathering between students, staff and faculty -and members of the community-interested in practicing French in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You do not need to be fluent to join us. Neither do you have to stay the full hour. Everyone is welcome to come! 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Her message was inspirational as she discussed society's internalization of racism, sexism and classism, and challenged everyone to see aspects of themselves in those of different ethnicity. while Gloria Johnson accompanied her on the keyboard. Negro spirituals combine African oral tradition and music, and originate from the southern plantations. "Spirituals are Bible stories set to music," Hopkins said. Lewis challenged educators to listen and learnfromtheir students. She said, "teaching in an academic area can only be measured by what we learn" and "the responsibility of teaching is mutual" between student and teacher. She encouraged educators to teach people how to tap into the disciplines that not only provide a paycheck, but that give fulfillment and joy. She also called upon the institutions Starla Lewis addresses students the Black History Month breakfast Photo Courtesy ofSusana Gonzalez for divergency, developing a curriculum that educates students in Starla Lewis, mother, artist, "maintaining and increasing diverbeing more diverse and inclusive. sity on campus" is a primary goal college professor, activist, emoof CSUSM and "diversity is one tional healer, diversity trainer, Claire Hopkins, former Miss of the tenets this university was recipient of the Bob Marley Peace Black America, 1977, performed Award in 1999, and currently the founded on." Department Chair of Black Stud- a tribute to Negro spirituals, the ies at Mesa College, was the guest first songs of African-Americans, The breakfast concluded with Darlene Willis, Executive Director of ASI, soulfully reciting excerpts from Maya Angelou's poem Still I Rise. Willis ended with the excerpt: "I am the hope and the dream of the slave, so you see I 'm going to rise. In fact, you're going to rise. In fact, all of God's children are going to rise." Amanda Bergara PRIDE STAFF WRITER The rain stopped and the sun peeked through the clouds for CSUSM's 1st Annual Black History Month Breakfast. The catered event, which included poetry, song, and inspirational speeches, was sponsored by Associated Students Inc., outside at Forum Plaza at 8:00am, Feb. 28,2000. CSUSM student Roger Frazier started off the event by singing the Black National Anthem, a song about liberty and learning from the past. Then ASI President Waleed Delawari and CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez welcomed students, faculty, staff and administrators in attendance. Gonzalez stated that CSUSM is a "campus of firsts" and hopefully the event would be a continual program. He also said that Mail-order Brides Grace the Library V ictoria Segall P RIDE STAFF W RITER The idea of m arriage as a c ommodity t hat can be b ought Paul Blanchard/THE PRIDE or sold i ndicates a l arger t rend t o a m ere t ransaction. A lthough in our s ociety of "sex w ithout it s ounds l ike a Fox TV s pecial, i ntimacy," N emour said. She or a r emnant f rom t he M iddle See BRIDES pg. 2 A ges, it d escribes t he p henom- Green Group -Alfonso Denegri's Class from Central School. Afterwards, CSUSM student Evelyn Thomas commented on the event by saying, "Everybody that spoke today was a reminder of what our people have accomplished and what we will continue to accomplish." I'm Going to College Going t o C ollege" e nables t he c ards, f ourth-graders t o c atch a g limpse i nto t he l ife of an T he daylong p rogram A ndrea C avanaugh enon of t he m ail-order b ride, b egan w ith a b rief o rientation C hants of " I'm going t o a verage college s tudent. P RIDE STAFF W RITER a p ractice t hat h as e xisted f or c ollege! I 'm going t o coland welcome by D ilcie P erez, c enturies and c ontinues t o t his lege!" were h eard t hroughA ssistant D irector of S tudent P rior t o t heir v isit, t he You have met someone only day. out c ampus Friday, M arch 3, s tudents r eceived a six-week A cademic S ervices O utreach b riefly. Now i magine m arrying as 150 excited f ourth-grad- long c urriculum w here t hey P rograms (SASOP) and coort hat p erson in a r itual r educed M ail-order b rides a re t he ers f rom C entral School in l earned t o f ill out CSUSM dinator of " I'm G oing t o s ubject of an e xhibit e ntitled E scondido t ook p art in a a dmissions and s cholarship C ollege". A fterward t he s tu" Heads and Tales: B rides of t he p rogram a ppropriately t itled, a pplications and l earned t he dents s eparated i nto g roups M illennium" w hich o pened i n " I'm Going t o College". basic elements of college, l ike led by m embers of A lpha C hi t he CSUSM L ibrary on M arch 1. t he m eanings of a " major" O mega, Tau K appa E psilon A rtist L eslie N emour's e xhibit T he p urpose f or t he p ro- and a " bachelor d egree." Cen- and t eachers f rom C entral is a s eries of p ortraits b ased on gram is t o help y oung s tu- tral School s tudents a lso School. p hotographs t aken f rom catalogs dents, who may not see r eceived l etters of a cceptance which m arket f oreign women as college in t heir f uture, r eal- to t he U niversity f rom P r e s i p otential w ives. See COLLEGE pg. 2 ize t hey do have t he oppor- dent G onzalez and t heir v ery tunity to a ttend college. " I'm own CSUSM s tudent ID Most of the f aces in t he s eries are f ramed w ith a w ishbone, what N emour d escribes as " an i nternal c harm of f ate," a d evice which " keeps t he women at a d istance f rom t he v iewer." The i nterpretations of t he w ishbone in h er work are m yriad, N emour e xplained. " There i sn't j ust one way to view an a rtwork...the r eferences are m ultiple. For e xample, t he b one as a w ishing d evice in our c ulture, or t he p art of the s keletal s tructure t hat p rotects t he h eart, a c harm such as a m ilagro f rom M exican c ulture." Victoria SegalUTHE PRIDE �look a t," s tudent M att Cow g ill said as he v iewed t b p aintings at t he e xhibi o pening. " They [the m ail o rder b rides] want t o b e o a p edestal...they're p resent ing t hemselves in t he b es p ossible l ight." Tony A llard a djunct p rofessor of d igita m edia, a greed " I'm in lov^ w ith e very one of t hese w omen." " I t hink t hat's t he wa everyone in our c ulture i t rained t o look at women,"! N emour said. "Provoca-j tively." Paul Blanchard/THE PRIDE " I'm an a rtist, not a sociologist. For me it is as much about p ainting as it is about social i ssues." N emour w arns a gainst r eading t oo much s ocial c riticism i nto her work. "Ask yourself, how would t his work be d ifferent if t hese were p ortraits of r andom w omen, as o pposed to m ail-order b rides?" BRIDES Cont. Fron pg. 1 p ointed t o p ersonal ads and cable sex c hannels, w hich have also a ppeared as t hemes in h er w ork, as o ther e xamples of " marketing v ehicles f or " It's a c ommentary on t he d ifficulty of m eeting people and h aving f ace-to-face r elationships," N emour said. " In t he days of t he wild f rontier, m ailorder b rides solved a g eographical p roblem, but t hat's not the case any m ore." T hat t he p ractice c ontinues into the p resent s ignifies a d eeper p roblem, Paul Blanchard/THE PRIDE N emour s aid, not o nly a v ast i mpassable p lain of c ommunir omance or i ntimacy." cation and i ntimacy but also t he " emphasis of t he p hysical " We'r$ not g etting b etter at c ommunicating," N emour s aid, to d efine a p erson...a lack of " we're g etting b etter at p romot- f ocus on the s piritual." ing and m arketing." " They're v ery p leasant t o COLLEGE C ont From pg. 21 t he i mportance of a rriving t o college c lasses on t ime. Upon h earing t his a dvice, one c uriWith t heir ID c ards, t he s tudents v isited t he f inancial ous s tudent a sked, " If w e're aid o ffice w here t hey r eceived l ate, do we get d etention?" a " scholarship c heck" w orth The s tudents a ppeared t o $500 p retend-dollars f or p ure njoy t heir t rip t o CSUSM, chasing b ooks at t he University Store. R otary I nternational many d escribing t he o verall f unded t he p rogram e nabling e xperience in one word: " Fun." t he s tudents to r eceive t heir W hen asked what t heir favorb ooks, w hich i ncluded d iction- ite p arts of t heir v isit w ere, aries, Ronald D ahl b ooks, and a nswers r anged f rom t he computer l abs, t he l ibrary and i t's many o ther b ooks. m odel of t he c ampus and purA long w ith t he b ooks, t he chasing b ooks f rom the Univers tudents r eceived " I'm Going sity Store. t o C ollege" T -shirts and backpacks and a C aesar's P izza l unch, a lso f unded by R otary I nternational. The day also i ncluded a t our of t he c ampus, " classes," and g raduation p hotographs t aken of t he f ourthgraders. c ampus F ebruary 25, have t aken p art in t he p rogram since it b egan at CSUSM in 1993. SASOP h ad i nitially f unded t he p rogram in t he p ast, u ntil t he schools p aid f or t he p rogram. However, new s ponsors, l ike R otary I nternational and K aufman & Broad Home Corporation, help provide f unds f or t he s chools. Carla Cano, C entral S chool's a ssistant p rincipal, m entioned t he t remendous s upport the " I'm Going To C ollege" P rogram has*received f rom p arents and t he c ommunity. C ano It w as f ourth-grade t eacher, f urther c ommented, " This is A lfonso D enegri's s econd t ime the f irst s tep in an i mportant t aking a f ourth-grade class on j ourney f or our c hildren." t he p rogram. D enegri commented t hat t he p rogram gives t he c hildren e xtra m otivation i n school. He said m any s tudents now r ealize t hat they have other o ptions, l ike c ollege, to look f orward t o a fter h igh school. He a lso m entioned t hat p ast s tudents s till t alk about " I'm Going t o C ollege," k eep t heir s tudent I Ds and w ear t heir T -shirts a round school. W hile f ourth-grade s tudents k nown as t he "Green G roup' w aited p atiently f or t heir " art-class" to b egin, group l eader Steven R eardon s hared h is p ersonal college e xperiences and c ollege s urvival t ips. R eardon, who h as t aken p art C entral School and Paloma in t he p rogram s ince t he f all E lementary, w hich v isited of 1997, told h is G reen G roup Some A merican, C anadian, and E uropean men; r elish the p rospect of marry-; ing a y ounger, f oreign-born w ife, T hey are a ttracted t o w hat t hey p erceive as t h n aivete of women who hav not b een r aised to e xpec c areer, s pending power, or the autonomy t hat women in more p rosperous c ountries' t ake f or g ranted. " That's t he h ype of t he m ail-order b usiness," N emour s aid. " 'Are you t ired of A merican w omen who c are more about t heir c areers t han they do about y ou?' They e ncourage a b itter a ttitude t oward A merican w omen." j Paul Blanchard/THE PRIDE S tudent J ennifer Hughes s aid, " She h as c aptured these w omen's e xpressions beautifully. E ach one t ells its own s tory." E ach p ainting t ells a s tory n ot o nly a bout t he woman p ictured b ut a lso about her h opes f or m arriage and a new l ife. " The t heme of relationships h as a lways b een prominent in my w ork," N emour said, a long w ith " the d ifficulty in m aintaining t raditiorfal aspirations a nd g oals i n r elation to t he c omplexities of contemporary l ife." " The women i nterest me b ecause t hey are t reated as a p roduct...it u rges me t o d efine some h umanity and i ndividuality in t heir r epresentation," N emour s aid. " I work o ff of v isuals. T he women a re v isualized, t he men a re i nvisible." The women are t he f ocal p oint of N emour's work b ecause, she says, " it's t he m ystery and t he T he e xhibit, w hich runs r isk" of what t hey are d oing t hat t hrough M arch 31, is p art of is so f ascinating. " I'm not c oncerned w ith t he m en," N emour C SUSM's c elebration of Womsaid. " They are not l eaving t heir en's H erstory M onth. h omes, c ultures, and f amilies. T heir r isk is f inancial." Black History Month A Celebration for All Americans By Afton T. Porter for The Pride Black H istory month is a celebration of t he h istory of A merica, and not j ust t he h istory of b lack A mericans. B lack h istory m onth is a t ime in w hich we a s t he t otal a ssemblage of A merica n eed t o r ecognize t he c ontributions t hat so m any A fricanAmericans have m ade to t his n ation. T hese r ange f rom i nventions l ike t he stop l ight i nvented by G arret A. M organ t o e quality f or all p ersons u nder t he law, a s truggle f ought by t he l eaders of t he c ivil r ights m ovement, t hat in t urn b enefits e ach of u s today. S cholarly e fforts l ike t hat of S hirley O verstreet, an A frican A merican s cholar w hose literary p iece on t he l ack of m inority s cholars w ith j obs in education, d raws f urther a ttention. Overstreet's w ork g rasped t he attention of a K ansas City school b oard p resident w ho n oticed the p roblem i n h is d istrict, and w anted t o do s omething about it. I nspired by M s. O verstreet, M r. K notton , t he school board p resident, s tarted a p etition to t he c ity's m ayor, a bout the lack of m inority s cholars in education in h is s chool d istrict. Currently t he m ayor of K ansas City i s r eviewing w ith t he b oard the p etition t hat w as s ubmitted. M s. O verstreet is not the o nly A fro-American scholar who is s eeking a b etter l ife, f or A fro-Americans and other m inority g roups as w ell. Other A frican-American scholars f ollow i n M s. O verstreet's footsteps by s peaking out about i ssues t hat a ffect all A mericans. �Wfyt Tuesday, March 07,2000 3 grille CSUSM S tudent D rops out to C are f or F amily Father Unjustly taken away by INS? Izabel's father. The officers were looking for a suspect who had no relation to Mr. Solis. The officers coerced Solis into letting them enter the house. After the officers entered the house, they proceeded to interrogate Solis and four of his young children, asking, "Are you hiding someone under the bed?" and "Is this man your father, or are you lying?" The children are 11, 6, 5, and 2 years of age. After confirming Solis's identity, the officers took Solis into custody to deport him on the grounds of Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRAIRA). Mr. Solis has a prior conviction and served 181 days in jail and 90 days probation for attempted arson—Solis had thrown a bottle of perfume (combustable material) on to the roof of a neighbors home, and had called the fire department himself. Solis was allowed to remain in the US after serving his sentence.The 1996 law, however, requires the deportation of immigrants with criminal convictions, even those who have already served their sentence and were allowed at the time of their release law, at least 13 federal district courts have ruled that INS! has greater flexibility in implementing the law's mandatory detention requirements than we had thought. As a result, INS will conduct a case-by-case review and exercise discretion on those individuals who completed their criminal sentences prior to Oct. 9, 1998, do not pose a danger to the community, and demonstrate a strong likelihood to appear for their hearing." According to Izabel Solis, it has been extremely difficult to acquire any information about her father, either from the INS, or from Mr. Solis's Immigration attorney, Thomas A. Mix. On February 4th, immigration officer Robles claimed Solis's bail would be $7,500, and later when a friend, Dan Leonard, tried to pay the bail, he was informed that there was no information about Mr. Solis. Dan was not able to find information until February 7th when an INS judge informed him and the Solis family that Mr. Solis could not be allowed bail. Even the attorney hired by the Solis family proved ineffective at answering questions. When Izabel's sister, Patricia, requested Mix to explain her father's case, he told her that she would not be able to understand. Since Mr. Solis is a residential alien, not a citizen of the US, he was not entitled to the same rights that protect US citizens. Upon his arrest, he was not entitled to an attorney and had to find and pay for an attorney on his own in order not to be deported without a trial. In addition to this, Mr. Solis claims that he and other INS detainees are under immense pressure to choose to be deported rather than go through the lengthy and expensive trial process. According to Ricardo Favela, vice president of MEChA at CSUSM, this problem facing the Solis family is not an isolated case. "It is only US policy towards Mexican and Latin American people. . This type of Gestapo tactic is policy towards Mexican and other Latin American people here in the U.S. It is a fact that Mexican and other indigenous-looking Latin American people are the only people in this nation who have a special police force specifically working to watch over us." their knowledge and prepared- and complete college. Each year and it has a huge potential t o ness for college. GEAR U P will incorporate the make a d ifference." next y ear's sixth grade class at P art of GEAR U P's agenda Grant, as well as maintaining the Bills also stated, "Instead of is to involve the community in original class of sixth graders who the disjointed educational pipeparticipating toward the student's would then b e seventh graders. line of the past, i t's t ime to start success. Director Bills stated that building bridges, working with not only is GEAR U P committed Over the next five years, Bills middle schools, high schools and to the students, but also the pro- expects to have over 2500 stu- colleges to transition the student's gram is working to engage more dents participating in GEAR UP. educational experience, espeBy Joni Miller parent involvement as well as Bills stated that GEAR U P is a cially those students who have PRIDE STAFF WRITER increase s taff development p ro- "smart approach, an egalitarian been underrepresented in the past. grams for the teachers at Grant approach as it serves everyone, Those students especially need to I n August of 1999 President Middle School. Clinton a nnounced an award of $120 m illion f or g rants u nder the G aining Early Awareness and In January of 2000, the Readiness for Undergraduate Pro- ACCESS program at CSUSM sent grams (GEAR UP). The award out letters to college students w ill help more t han 250,000 disadvantaged children, b eginning at CSUSM and local community in the sixth grade, t o prepare for, colleges, hoping to recruit tutors enter and s uccessfully complete and mentors for the new project. 0C Pfe* college. Under the direction of Mr. Timothy Bills, along with his assistants G EAR U P's goal is t o have every college to p artner with at M aria Munoz (academic advisor least one middle school in a t o Boy's and Girl's Club of Escon200day* low-income community. Grant dido) and Ginger Reyes (CSU J everting* Middle School is one such school, A lumni and GEAR U P office < comprised of 71% Latino stu- manager), several students were and weekend dents, many of whom are economcourses ically disadvantaged. Cal State interviewed and selected to parSan M arcos, in p artnership with ticipate in the new program. available, Grant Middle School, has b een selected t o participate in this new The students or COMPAS Ifti M y s i n g and federally f unded p rogram. (College O pportunity Mentors parting Promoting Achievement) p articCurrently the p rogram o ffers ipated in a vigorous training available. in classroom tutoring, mentoring course to develop and enhance and an a fter school, on site p ro- their tutoring and mentoring gram five days a week for all sixth skills. Working in p artnership (358} 5344364 graders. Besides academics, the with the Escondido Boy's and a fter school p rogram will include Girl's club, Palomar Counseling Toll Free: a weekly L ife Skills Series, Cul- Services and the Escondido (877) 3214JCS0 tural Series, Fine A rts Series, and School district, the COMPAS are Fax: a Wellness Series. Academic and committed to GEAR U P's mis{858) 534-8271 Athletic competitions w ill b e held sion to see these kids through col111 msm Email: of Fridays and recreational activ- lege. 8ummer@uc58d.edu ities will b e a fforded on a daily basis as well. GEAR U P w ill also Website: Currently Grant Middle b e o ffering a s ummer p rogram wplwu8.uoBd.edu/summer School has about 500 sixth grade t o provide year round academic students. Each and every student support and mentoring for these will b e paired up with a mentor/ students. Other activities will COMPA. That mentor will hopeinclude field t rips to cultural and fully see that student t hrough academic institutions t o increase high school and successfully enter b e given the challenge and the support that they need to succeed." Sonia Gutierrez & Trevor Knudsen PRIDE STAFF WRITERS Izabel Splis withdrew from her classes at CSUSM in order to support her family in a time of need. She is currently working three parttime jobs to pay for the family's rent, utilities, and legal costs, because her father has been incarcerated since February 3. Felipe Solis Villaruel is at Camp Barrett, a county jail where Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) houses non-citizens awaiting deportation hearings. Izabel was beginning her junior year at California State University San Marcos pursuing a BS in sociology with plans to continue college for her MA in forensic psychology. She had hoped to become a profiler for the police department after she completes her studies. Now Izabel, the eldest Solis child at 20 years, works at San Marcos Middle School in the Gear-Up program, and as a tutor at two North-County high schools, to provide for the family of eight. On February 3rd, five INS officers arrested Felipe Solis Villaruel, to stay in the country. According to information on the web site for the Law Offices of Manulkin, Glaser & Bennett, Immigration Attorneys: "Immigrants convicted of a crime defined by immigration law (not by criminal law) as an 'aggravated felony' are deportable. Under IIRAIRA, crimes as minor as shoplifting now constitute aggravated felonies. Furthermore, the new expanded definition is retroactive. Thus, legal immigrants today may be placed into deportation proceedings for minor offenses they committed 25 years ago. This is true even if the offense was not defined at the time as an aggravated felony (and therefore may not have been a deportable offense), and the immigrant at that time was punished in the criminal law system." INS has apparently made an amendment to the ruling in a press release dated July 12, 1999, allowing some of those who have served their sentence by October 9, 1998 to be eligible for release. In the press release INS Commissioner, Doris Meissner, said, "In one provision of the new [1996] GSUSM and Grant Middle School GEAR UP for Kids A ny CSUSM. student interested in b ecoming a p art of the GEAR. UP/COMPA team or participating in a service learning o pportunity is encouraged to call Tim Bills at Grant Middle school (760) 432-2452 ext. 206. 5 S M i D IEGO 2 o SUMMER S ESSION u t5 3 3 UCSD IS THE PLACE TO BE! 0MM �Everyone remembers the polished as This Desert Life, but catchy tune "Mr. Jones" from will be enjoyable for the hard-core Counting Crows' first album back Counting Crows fan. With singable tunes like in 1993. Far better than August and Everything After; This Desert Life "Hangin Around," and "St. Robis destined to turn out more than inson in his Cadallac Dream," as just one popular single. Their third well as pensive, thought-provokstudio album, and first in over three ing songs like "Amy Hit the Atmoyears, helps to disprove the notion sphere" and "All my Friends," any that music groups can never top the Counting Crows lover is sure to eat up this new CD. Even those who success of their first CD. Other albums from the Count- are apprehensive about Dan Vicking Crows include Recovering the rey's distinctive voice are going to Satellites, from 1996, and Across be captivated by the strong musithe Wire Live in New York, f rom cal and lyrical force in This Desert 1998. These albums are not as Life. I give the CD 5 stars. This Desert Life: Counting Grows CD Review Kimberly Valentini PRIDE STAFF WRITER The Counting Crows released a new CD titled This Desert Life last November. The CD is an outstanding third effort from a dynamic group. OPINION Words rro L t v e Br By June Hodges You cannot shake hands with a closed fist. Golda Meir fcyjune. tyefaes As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might. Marian Anderson Question: What is your major and how do you plan to use it to make the world a better place? I do the very best I know how - the very best I can and I mean to keep on doing so until the end. Abraham Lincoln No virtue is ever so strong that it is beyond temptation. Immanuel Kant It is our responsibility, not ourselves, that we should take seriously. Peter Ustinov Kensa Harris, senior Mami Torigoe, senior "I plan to use my degree in Global Business Management to work with people of different cultures in order to increase culture sensitivity and understanding." "My major is business and I plan " I'm a business administration "My degree is in Business to use it to change management major with an emphasis on Management with an option attitudes and practices today in marketing/management. I'd like to in accounting. I plan to volthe United States. I would use a be a marketing director for a nonunteer my services as a tax coaching style and assist employees profit theater program so that I consultant to those who have rather than instill fear in them." could bring theater to as many a limited income." people as possible." Dear Fellow CSUSM Students: I am writing in response to ASI Executive Vice President, Robert Radovich's letter where he called my ideas "ignorant". My opinion was correct and I will show you why. ASI is now saying that the Christmas bonuses that ASI approved with our money last semester is okay because no students received the bonuses, just staff members. This makes it okright? NO! It was still our elected ASI members who voted in favor of the bonuses. Furthermore, and perhaps more importantly, ASI voted for the bonuses behind closed doors with no student access permitted. J wonder why? What did ASI fear? After having to request them two different times and waiting over three months, I finally obtained a copy of the November 12, 1999 ASI Board of Director meeting minutes. The minutes show that the board went into closed session to vote on this issue. What is this! They lock out their fellow students, discuss an important issue and then open the doors and say, we vote yes on what we talked about while you couldn't come in? This is wrong and by NO definition FOR THE STUDENTS. In addition, I feel that Robert Radovich may not be the best ASI member to address this issue because according to the minutes, Radovich failed to attend this important meeting. The students needed Radovich's moneysaving "NO" vote but, he let us down. In 1998, ASI asked the students to raise their fees so that they could better promote campus life activities. I reluctantly voted yes on the raise as I thought it would help better CSUSM. I did not vote to raise my tuition so ASI could give our money away to certain staff members for Christmas bonuses. Heck! We all work very hard all year long and we don't expect Christmas bonuses. I say to Robert Susan S. Casey, sjenior Alexandra Tuttle, senior Radovich and his insulting com- Dear Editors: ments that if I were an ASI BOD member As two officers of the Victorious Club [official CSUSM student orga-I would attend the meetings nization for students with disabilithat I was elected to attend. ties], we would like to respond to the article in The Pride about the dis-I would open all ASI meet- abled parking issue. ings to every CSUSM community member, NOT hide them behind Since the beginning of the fall closed doors. semester, disabled parking has been increasingly more difficult to find. -And I would VOTE NO on Part of that seems to stem from any Christmas bonuses that may the changes made by Parking Sercome up in the fall. vices to the Special Medical Permit for students. Students had previously Friends, I can not stress the used these permits on a long-term importance of taking ASI elections basis, however they were reduced to seriously. I ask you to vote for can- a maximum of two weeks. After this didates who truly are FOR THE change, many students simply went STUDENTS. to their doctor and obtained DMV handicapped placards. Mike Sannella Chairman In regards to Professor Von Son's CSUSM College Republicans statement about seeing people park in disabled spaces and then run to class, just a reminder: not all disabilities prevent people from running, nor are Let lawmakers, judges, and lawyers think less of the law and more ofjustice. Phillip Berrigan There is nothing so well known as that we should not expect something for nothing-but we all do and we call it hope. Edgar Watson Howe all disabilities visible. Some examples of "hidden disabilities" would be asthma, heart problems, back problems, and others. One thing that could be done to help alleviate the problem would be to place "wheelchair preferred" signs on the spaces that have wheelchair access. Another option that should be thought about is having the University Police randomly verify disabled permits. This would effectively stop any problems of abuse. We share in Professor Von Son's hopes that this problem will be alleviated quickly. Sincerely, Rita Reynolds President The Victorious Club Stacey Helton Treasurer The Victorious Club �C I) e $ t i b t Tuesday, March 0 7,2000 5 OPINION MEChA Statement on Prop. 21 Proposition 21 is an initiative known as the "anti-gang violence" initiative which w ill be on the ballot on March 7. Many organizations throughout California, including churches, stand against this inhumane proposition due to its cruel nature. It will allow for 14 year old children to be tried as adults for certain crimes and w ill mix children as young as 14 years old into the adult penal system. These children will be Mexican, African, or any other brown youth that the police illegally label as "gang members". We know that white children will not be targeted as much by this law. If it goes into effect, Proposition 21 w ill strip many black and brown youth of their constitutional rights, including their right to privacy. The initiative will allow for wire-tapping of "gang members" phones. This initiative is another great idea from Pete Wilson. The following w ill put the Proposition into its historical context and what this law represents to the Chicano/Mexicano Movement. We must understand that Prop. 21 has nothing to do with crime and everything to do with social and population control. In the "Voter Information Guide" which contains the complete text of the initiative, the proposed law refers to the prospective increase in the population of people of color in California: "The problem o f youth and gang violence w ill, without active intervention, increase, because the juvenile population is projected to grow substantially by the next decade" (119). Legislation which incarcerates youth more easily and for longer periods of time are the State o f California's strategy in dealing with the increase of black and brown people. We must understand that the term "gang" and "gang member" are labels put on Mexican/Chicano youth as an attempt to divide our people, to criminalize and to dehumanize those of us who resist white North American culture. This label also allows the state to take away the constitutional rights of youth. The historical origin o f today's so called "gang members" are rooted in our culture of resistance to white supremacy. The first warriors who resisted U.S. colonialism such as Joaquin Murrieta and the "Pachucos" have always been outcast as bandits and gangsters by the media and the court system of California. Today, since we ate not taught our history, most of us are ignorant of these facts, and play the part of being "gang members" instead of being warriors for our people. We say we are warriors, not gangsters. We must understand that the legislation o f Proposition 21 is used to expand the Prison Indus- trial Complex. It goes hand in hand with Prop. 227, denying our youth the right to an adequate education, and Prop. 209, which limits the number of Chicano/Mexicano professionals who could defend la Raza, and Prop. 184 which makes it easier for the state of California to lock up as many Mexicans and Africans as possible. Prop. 21 is part of California's legacy of keeping brown and black people poor, uneducated, incarcerated and powerless. Just as Prop. 187 created hysteria about "illegal aliens", Prop. 21 will create more racism against Chicano/Mexicano youth and further divide our people. For example, the labeling of our brothers and sisters as "gang members" separates them from the rest of our gente and even the term itself connotes violence, drug-dealing, and criminal activity. Thus many of our own people will say that this is what these "gang members" deserve. This is an attempt by the state o f California to weaken or destroy the strong sense of carnalismo that is a part of our culture. Carnalismo is the idea that we are all brothers and sisters and we all have a responsibility to take care of each other. Thus Prop. 21 is also an attack on our culture. M.E.Ch.A. says Chale con Prop, 21, and an attack on one is an attack on all. Prop. 21 is also an attempt to blame the victim for his or her own problems. It should be well known by now that the C.I.A. and the U.S. Government are responsible for the majority of the drugs and guns in our communities. Finally, there is an important lesson to be learned from this proposition and other racist/genocidal legislative attacks that have been handed down to our people ever since we were conquered and colonized by the U.S. 152 years ago. Until we develop our organizations, there will always be Prop. 21's, Prop. 187's, Prop. 209's, and we will always be a powerless and exploited people; even i f we become the majority in our own land once again. We demand that 1. The full constitutional rights of youth to be protected and guaranteed. 2. The media and court system to stop labeling and documenting our youth as "gang members". 3. The C.I. A ./U.S. government to stop importing drugs and guns to our communities. 4. Full prosecutions of police who participate in conspiracy, drug dealing, murder, and promotion of barrio violence. We ask that Mexican/Chicano youth stop calling themselves "gang members", and to take on the responsibility of defending their gente. D ear E ditors: D ear E ditors: I was so pleased to read Mike Sanella's letter in the Feb. 21 issue of The Pride. It is great that students are speaking out about their experiences with student government here at CSUSM. The ICC meeting on Feb. 11 was indeed a very frustrating experience. The rules guiding the ICC budget ARE EXTREMELY vague and unclear. It is a pity that our student government maintains such a bureaucratic mess. At our last BOD (ASI) meeting, we discussed the possibilities o f trying to simplify/clarify the mess. I sincerely hope that there will be action behind those words. Student clubs should not have to waste time and energy trying to fight the system. I, too, was very shocked that HUNDREDS o f dollars could be spent on flyers that will be trashed, while not a single penny could be spent on T-shirts (for Student Parent Alliance club events) that were to be used over and over. A s for the experiences I've had with our student government, I'd have to say that I probably share a lot in the same feelings of frustration as Mike. That is what motivated me to speak out and write this letter. Our ASI is a bureacracy...a BUSINESS, as it is often said, and it seems that most decisions and policies are made with business sense in mind...not student needs. Students can't always come first in a business and that is what causes our ASI to be so lacking. I know that there are only a couple months left in this semester, but I really feel that changes can be made. I got into ASI and on to the BOD as the Post-Bacc. Representative. I have been in office for about a month now. The reason I got into ASI was because I was not happy with how our government was serving us. The office was vacant and so I put in my application. There is room on the board for others who want to try to change how things are done. A s o f our last BOD meeting, there were at least 2 positions open. Please come and get an application from the ASI office and start changing things for the better. If being on the BOD is not your thing, then at least come to our meetings and tell us i f we are doing things right, wrong, or whatever. Our next meeting is Friday, March 10 and there will be items on the agenda that affect ICC (inter club council). ASI is YOUR government. Our budget is over 1,000,000 dollars!!! If you don't like something, come and tell us. Leave notes in our boxes at the ASI office. Email us. Write it up and send it to the Pride so your voice can be heard! Tell us how you want that million bucks spent. Michelle Jacob ili is I s, w . «SE ifw 1 i s jlfil llilllii"!!!! • -, hr t D m%m UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION ADVISORY BOARD The University Student Union Advisory Board was created to provide advice from students, faculty, staff and administrators regarding the construction and operation of a University Student Union facility. The University Student Union facility is being developed for the benefit of students, faculty, stajff and alumni to promote and assist the educational program of the In fall 1999, the University Student Union Advisory Board is in the process of designing ^ O i l - - . Phase One of the Union facility in conjunction with the Clarke Field House. The Phase One facility will be small but will provide the first conference facilities on campus and will be located adjacent to the first exercise and athletic facilities on campus. Several subcommittees of the University Student Union Advisory Board are currently seeking additional student members. If you would like more information about the Finance, Facilities, Programming and Relations, or Personnel Committees, please contact the chair of the Personnel Committee, Kara Kornher, at 750-4905 or kkomher@maiihostl xsusm.edu. I am concerned about the shabby disrespect that the ASI and the ICC board have for the Brown Act. To date, they have violated it left and right. The ASI board, on November 12, 1999, violated it by going into closed session without 24 hour written notice prior to the session. Under the Brown Act, what they discussed is not even one of the items of an agenda that is permitted to be discussed in closed session. Both of these offenses are only misdemeanors, but do we want lawbreakers to govern us? What other laws are they breaking? I do not know what the rest o f my fellow students feel, but I do not want criminals representing me on the student government. We need to elect some new and honest blood to ASI. How many of you are aware that the ICC chair is only an appointed official? In my opinion, this needs to be raised to the level o f an elected official, rather than being a puppet o f ASI. If more students were actively interested in the actions o f the ASI, change would come about more quickly in the interests of the students, rather than the ASI. If you don't feel comfortable going to the meetings, write to the paper and let your voice be heard! Don't forget that those ASI elections for next year will be held in April. This is a concrete way to let your voice be heard. Thank you for your time and patience, Rita Reynolds FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: $20,000 CASH BONUS PLUS $50,000 FOR COLLEGE. Choose to serve in one of the Army's toppriority occupational skills, and you could receive a cash bonus of up to $20,000, if you qualify. Plus, earn up to $50,000 in money for college through me Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Army College Fund, if you qualify. 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These pigs even accused the children in the home of lying about their own father's identity. The Border Gestapo then kidnapped Izabel's father, and I say kidnapped because he was taken against his will, with no warrant for his arrest. Although he is a legal resident, he is considered "deportable" due to a past conviction. Thus, he and his family are now being punished for a crime for which-Felipe had already served time. Can anyone tell me if these incidents happen in a white neighborhood? By Joni Miller As many of you may know, February was Black History Month. Our campus, as well as many other organizations and institutions celebrated the contributions African-Americans have made to the world through art, music, and literature. One such event was scheduled to take place at the "101 Artists Colony" in Encinitas on Saturday, February 19. The event, a superb night of music, poetry and fellowship, and including wonderful local talent, among them CSU San Marcos Professor Sharon Elise, was abruptly cancelled the night before it was to take place. On Friday, February 18th, an article appeared in the "Preview" section of the North County Slime (oops) Times. It hailed the event as a celebration of Black History Month. The article also included interviews with local artists Jihmye Collins, Professor Elise, and Artist's Colony board member Robert Walker. The last paragraph of the article read: "This month celebrates Black History, and we are dedicating the event on Saturday to Mumia Abu-Jamal, the ex-Black Panther on death row for the 1982 slaying of a white Philadelphia police officer." (Mumia is a black man who many feel has been unjustly accused, tried, and sentenced to It was also reported a few weeks die for a crime he did not commit). ago in Fallbrook that a 17 year old MexAs soon as this news hit the street, three ican youth, labeled as a "gang member," Encinitas City Council members and the San was beaten in front of witnesses by a Diego County Sheriffs department contacted Fallbrook Sheriff (a supposed grown the Downtown Encinitas Main Street Associaman). These labels (illegal, undocution (DEMA, an umbrella organization under mented, gang-member) imposed on which the 101 Artists Colony operates). They Mexican and other Latin American threatened to withdraw support (financing) people are only used to dehumanize from DEMA, who in turn informed 101 that all funding would be withheld from them, if the event went on as scheduled. Funding from Dear Editors: DEMA to 101 includes providing physical space for the gallery, and grant money for the I am writing regarding the ComFirst Friday Arts Festival, Without funding, puting Policy Agreement that CSUSM the 101 Artist's Colony would be shut down. students are being forced to sign in In a nutshell, Robert Walker was denied order to receive computer privileges access to the gallery for this event. Public dem- on Campus. Although there was an onstrations protesting the event were being article in this week's edition of "The organized with the support of San Diego Sher- Pride" addressing this issue, I am still iffs Department, using off-duty policemen on disturbed by being forced to sign a the picket lines. Walker was not willing to computer policy agreement that strips put any artists in harms way of the potential my freedom to use the computers on danger of protesting and picket lines by off- campus in whatever manner I choose. Aren't the students paying tuition to duty cops. Although Walker's belief that dedicating use these services to begin with? The the event to Mumia was appropriate, he did students themselves should determine not feel he had the right to put anyone in the validity of this computer policy jeopardy because of his own personal beliefs. agreement, not the CSUSM adminisWalker did not want to see the 101 Artist tration. Most people working for this uniColony, which has supported poetry readings and other events for the past two years, shut versity seem to forget, they are here down. Robert Walker handed in his resigna- to serve our needs, instead of us being forced to serve their needs and contion to the Colony's Board. We all lost something and someone very cerns. We, CSUSM students, should important here. Because of the power of the decide on the terms of a new comSheriff's department and a lot of white folks puter policy agreement, not Teresa with money, "art" did not take place on Febru- Macklin and her office. Also, Teresa ary 19. A celebration of Black History Month Macklin, Director of Academic Comwas DENIED because its dedication to Mumia puting, states all appropriate authorities have approved this policy. Howoffended someone. Or scared them! If closing down the event wasn't bad ever, I see no evidence of this policy enough, Monday's edition of the North County being approved by the student body. Slime (oops again) Times, gave their official Did the ASI approve this policy? I "Raspberries" to Robert Walker for his posi- doubt it. Obviously, there needs to be a change in how current and future tion. policies that directly influence the Are you scared yet? Our right to free speech has been violated here! And lily-white students who pay to come here are Encinitas thinks they did a good thing — BE approved and implemented. One suggestion, there should be WELL PUBAFRAID! BE VERY AFRAID! If anyone is interested in supporting LICIZED OPEN FORUMS AND/OR Robert Walker's efforts, you may contact him SURVEYS for all CSUSM students to voice their opinions about imporat (760) 632-0696. tant CSUSM policies being created or individuals in our community, which further allows U.S. police and immigration forces to brutalize and terrorize Mexican people on a daily basis with no repercussions. It should also be noted that between 1998-1999, in a period of 15 months, five males have been shot and killed by police and sheriffs throughout towns and cities in North County. Four of these males were Mexican and one was Natiye American. Yet these killings have been swept under the rug. The recent uncovering of the LAPD officers involved in drug-dealing, conspiracy, false incriminations, and frame-ups only serve to affirm African-American and Mexican people's mistrust of police in our communities. Instead of feeling protected by the law, these cases give evidence to the rumors in our communities about the role of police in keeping our people drugged-up, divided and living in fear of the law. It should be clear that these incidents are not isolated. Much like the murders, beatings and kidnappings, these criminal and terrorist acts being carried out by the state are only public policy towards Africans, Mexicans, Latinos, and Asians. The only purpose of the police is to maintain the inequality between the rich and the poor, and police will do all that is necessary (or what they are told to do) to make sure that we stay in our places as poor, exploited and powerless people. This is the reason why the police and the FBI militarily revised that directly influence Student Life and Academics. The CSUSM student body, not just the ASI should determine the need and validity of CSUSM policies before being submitted to President Gonzalez and his administrative staff for approval. In addition, the same open forum format regarding new university policies should be provided for all CSUSM Faculty and staff. The way CSUSM administrators are running this university needs to change. However, it is up to us, the students, to actively speak out to these CSUSM administrators who consistently attempt to create policies that are not beneficial to the academic success and personal growth of those who pay good money to attend California State University, San Marcos. It is very unfortunate to witness a large group of CSUSM students taking the time to debate with a street preacher. Yet, no one but myself can attend an ASI open student forum occurring at the same time to discuss concerns related to unfair university policies involving computer use, parking services, etc. It is no wonder the CSUSM administration is less concerned with current student life issues and more concerned with the physical development of campus buildings and the recruitment o f future students. Shame on you, CSUSM students, for not taking enough initiative to actively speak out more on issues that have a direct negative impact on our academic and personal experiences at this university. Sincerely, Eddie Goan attacked the Black Power and Chicano Power movements. These movements were aimed at eliminating the gap between the rich and the poor, which is a direct threat to the rich. Thus, it should be clear that the brutality, drug-dealing, kidnappings, frame-ups and promotion of gang-violence on the part of the police and I.N.S. is only policy towards Mexicans, Latinos, and African-Americans, and are not isolated incidents. On top of all this, racist laws and legislation legalize and institutionalize these inhumane policies. The case of Izabel's father is a result of stricter immigration laws, which only allows for the Border Gestapo to enter into people's homes and kidnap family members with no justified reason at all. Also, 3-Strikes and Prop. 21, which will be on your ballot this week, allow for the state to fill California's prisons with black and brown people. The state of California has reinstated slavery through the 13th amendment by allowing for the privatization of California's prisons. This literally means that private businesses and corporations can literally buy or build prisons, which will be used as a source of cheap labor and massive profits. This is California's response to the projected increase of people of color. Lock them up and throw away the key. is carried out in our public schools and universities and is the teaching of individualistic and capitalistic ethics and values. These principles teach us to cafe more about our individual selves and our bank accounts than our people, our neighbors, our brothers, and sisters here and across the world. They teach us how to fit in this corrupt and rotten society instead of teaching us how to transform it. Education should be more than job skills. A true education will teach people how to take control of their own lives and how to create their own destiny (Keep in mind, Manifest Destiny was once an idea in some white supremacist's head). Colonialism has stolen our people's dreams of creating a just and equal society and has told us to get-in where wefit-in.A true education will teach us how to have respect for our people and ourselves. A true education will instill a sense of dignity in our people so we know when to say, "enough is enough." A true education will allow us to figure out how to end poverty, how to end police brutality, and will teach us to respect each other as human beings. A true education will take away all of our fears of standing up for what is right, because if you are afraid of dying, then you are afraid of living. A true education will liberate us once and for all. Despite all that I have mentioned, there still remains the worst crime that Ricardo Favela probably affects us most and is carried MEChA Vice-President out on a daily basis as well. This crime Dear fellow CSUSM students: chapter, and where the member intends to deprive the public of information to which the member knows or has reason to know the public is entitled under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor. I would like to respond to Robert Radovich's Letter to the Editors. He discussed saving the student's money, but he was not, there when the ASI voted (in a closed session) to give the ASI office staff Christmas bonuses. § 54960. Violation of Act; Civil remNot only did this not save student's edies money, this is in direct violation of 54960. (a) The district attorney or any ASI's own by-laws: interested person may commence an action by mandamus, injunction or Article V, Section 1, D "The Board of declaratory relief for the purpose of Directors shall not take action on any stopping or preventing violations or issue until that issue has been pub- threatened violations of this chapter licly posted for at least seven (7) days by members of the legislative body except in the case of special meet- of a local agency or to determine the ings," as well as in violation of the applicability of this chapter to actions California Brown Act, Sections 54953, or threatened future action of the leg54954.2, 54954.5 and 54962 (the islative body, or to determine whether complete Brown Act may be down- any rule or action by the legislative loaded at http://caag.state.ca.us/piu/ body to penalize or otherwise discourbrown.htm). age the expression of one or more of its members is valid or invalid under This is unacceptable for our student the laws of this state or of the United government. In addition to losing my States, or to compel the legislative trust and my respect for not following body to tape record its closed sessions their own by-laws, they have broken as hereinafter provided. the law. In addition, there are criminal and civil penalties for violating this I can only hope that ASI will do law. Is our student government pre- the right thing and rescind the decipared to remedy this action by rescind- sion regarding the staff's Christmas ing the bonuses given to the staff, or bonuses. would they rather face the following penalties as specified in the Brown Stacey Helton Act? § 54959. Violation of Act; Criminal penalty 54959. Each member of a legislative body who attends a meeting of that legislative body where action is taken in violation of any provision of this SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than to the individual editors. 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Bare Suppositions exhibition by Anna O'Cain (CSUSM Visual and Performing Arts) and Richard Keely with new work entitled Private Investigations Reception: Saturday, March 11, 5-8pm Lecture: Monday, March 13,11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ifpftifl Kruglak Gallery (Student Center, lower level) Mira Costa College One Barnard Drive Oceanside* CA 92056 Gallery Hours: Mon - Thurs, 11:00am - 2:00pm; Tues and Wed evenings, 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Gallery closed March 27-30. Additional hours possible. Please call (760) 795-6657 for further information. Admission is free to the public; obtain a visitor's parking permit from the Campus Police building in lot 1 A. Use lot 3B for gallery parking. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Black History Month mail order brides outreach Proposition 21 spring 2000 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/4da0bc5e51dd42575071cd374ccc79c5.pdf 2cfc812c5402cb5b03c603fbf4237802 PDF Text Text California State University, San Marcos http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ Vol v n No. 22/Monday, March 13, 2000 Ongoing Improvements for P arking S ervices n rn Mike Spangler PRIDE NEWS EDITOR On Thursday, March 9, Parking Services Representatives finally saw a break in the rainy weather and were able to test a sixperson electric cart for use as a campus shuttle. An average of 90 students and faculty ride in the regular gasoline powered, full-sized shuttle van each day, and Parking Services is investigating the practicality ofpurchasing an eight-passenger electric cart to supplement the wheelchair accessible van. Fuel costs for Parking Services' vehicles amount to over $1,000 each month, and the decrease in operating costs for the electric cart are expected to offset its $10,000 price tag. Afinaldecision on the purchase of the Club Car cart won't be made "for quite some time," according to Dora Knoblock, Director ofParking Services. I N T HIS I SSUE Propositions 2 Propositions Overview Voting Online Ken N wadakie... ASI Soccer M angrum T rack Beyond the Mat...... Drowning Mona Outside Providence Poetry Reading.... P rop 1A Opinion .. 5 6 Academic Bulletin...... 7 A round C ampus C alendar Classifieds Words to Live By 8 Parking Services now has four all-terrain bicycles for use by Parking Services Representatives. Two bicycles came in the contract for Clancy Automatic Cite Writers, hand-held electronic citation printers that are designed to ease the record keeping for cited violations. The other mountain bikes were purchased from Mountain Bike Warehouse in San Marcos. Knoblock said, "We want to move representatives closer to the customers. .. be more user friendly." Parking Services no longer wants to be seen as the school bully and is taking steps to bolster its image in the campus community. "We want to change our whole image to show that we're much more customer service oriented" said Knoblock. One ofthe more subtle changes is a change in terminology. Employees who were once called "Parking Enforcement Officers" will now be referred to as "Parking Services Representatives." Addi- The National Latino Research Center Benefits CSUSM Students, Faculty and Community I Amanda Bergara PRIDE STAFF WRITER CSUSM has established itself as the hub for nationwide research on Latino populations. The National Latino Research Center (NLRC) is a research facility established at CSUSM in August 1999. Currently, the NLRC is conducting a program evaluation for the Logan Heights Community Health Center, evaluating its Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program. The NLRC's main purposes are to increase awareness of what are both known and unknown about Latino populations in the U.S., and to help increase the training and competence of researchers working within these fields. One of the NLRC's projects is the piloting of a Youth Research Institute, which studies the precise issues and barriers preventing students from completing high school. An intervention program will be implemented for high school students at risk of dropping out. Initially, this research will focus on Latino youth, and later expand to other minority and non-minority groups. The NLRC is also developing a proposal to conduct a national study on the health and well being of Latino populations. The NLRC's mission is "to promote valid and reliable data fHP | T™ £ | New Parking Cart tionally, their duties have changed from patrolling for "enforcement" to patrolling for "compliance." "We're not out to give citations," said Cindi Peters, Parking Services Field Supervisor. All written material referring to Parking Services will reflect these changes by late summer. The change towards becomregarding Latinos. Data collection, translation [services] and our other services increase our understanding of this numerically significant population," stated Soriano. The NLRC also provides services for the research community such as needs-assessment, surveys, web page creation for conferences, technical assistance, data analysis, and program evaluations. The NLRC benefits CSUSM students and faculty specifically by providing internships, service learning opportunities, research training programs, and jobs. Students can either work as research and program assistants or propose their own research efforts supervised by NLRC staff. Both students and faculty can obtain referrals from the NLRC for assistance in conducting their own research. Faculty may obtain assistance in securing funding for their research if it has relevance to Latino populations, as well as head research projects for the NLRC. Soriano said that a CSUSM faculty member is currently heading a research effort on Hispanics and mental health. NLRC research activities span the country, with current projects in New Haven, Conn., Miami, Fla. and Washington DC with local projects that include program evaluations of communitybased agencies like the teenage pregnancy prevention program in Logan Heights. The NLRC is located offcampus at 1 Civic Center Drive, Suite 150, San Marcos. For further information, contact the NLRC at (760) 750-3500 or nlrc@csusm.edu. The NLRC web site offers information on services and current research projects and can be found at www.csusm.edu/ nlrc. MIKE SPANGLER/rffis PRIDE ing a more approachable campus entity began last summer when the department changed from wearing stark uniforms to light blue polo shirts. Last semester's opening of the Parking/Services Information Booth also reflects a dedication to customer service. The information booth is often the first person-toperson contact visitors make with the university, and the booth is frequently stocked with maps and fliers on events. The booth does not handle money or have change, but Parking Services Representatives are there to explain the most efficient and compliant parking options available to visitors, students, and faculty/staff, said Peters. P residential Primary ally fair and civil. McCain said on Thursday that he was "no longer an active candidate for [his] party's nomination for president," but he would not endorse Bush as the Republican party nominee. The campaign between Bush and McCain was often heated. McCain had called for a clean campaign after advertisements were run in New York that alleged McCain opposed funds for breast cancer research. McCain also wanted Bush to endorse campaign finance reform, but Bush would not. Gore wants to ban "soft money" from the campaign and has challenged Bush to do the same. Gore wants them both to refuse any "soft money" and commit to two debates a week. Bush has not accepted the challenge to refuse "soft money", and so both candidates continue to accept excess money. Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER "Super Tuesday" was a victory for some presidential candidates and disappointment for others. Both John McCain and Bill Bradley pulled out of the race on Thursday, March 9 after their defeat in Tuesday's primary election. Results of the May 7 election showed A1 Gore sweeping all of the states for his party's nomination. George W. Bush took nine out of the 13 states voting, and McCain won four New England states. Bush was victorious on Tuesday because he took the "top" three states: California, New York, and Ohio. Bradley ended his campaign for the Democratic nomination Thursday and said that "it is time for unity ... t his country needs Democratic leadership, and I will work to ensure a Democratic White House and Congress.'" Gore and Bradley ran a campaign that was gener- Currently, Gore has 1,419 delegate votes and needs 2,169 to be nominated by the Democratic Party, Bradley has 410. Bush has 595 votes and needs 1,034 for the nomination while McCain holds 223. �24ttonday, March 13, 2000 Mixed Reactions to Propositions Victor Mireles PRIDE STAFF WRITER P roposition O verview Proposition 13 Yes 65% No 35% Funds will be provided for safe On Tuesday, March 7th, voters drinking water, water quality, approved approximately 644 mil- flood protection, and water relilion dollars a year to be allocated ability. by the state. "Super Tuesday" decided who would run for the Proposition 14 presidency and several proposi- Yes 59% No 41% tions. Voters were strong in voting Reading and literacy programs for tougher criminal laws arid new will be improved with money from environmental laws. Here is a the state. Also more access to summary of the yes and no per- public libraries will be provided. centages, and what it means now that some have passed and others Proposition 15 haven't. Yes 46% No 54% The proposition was written as a Proposition 1A petition for more money to help Yes 65% No 35% renovate and construct new forenThis proposition allows the oper- sic labs. No money will be allotation of slot machines, lottery ted since this proposition did not games, and banking and percent- pass. age card games on tribal lands. Proposition 16 Proposition 12 Yes 62% No 38% Yes 63% No 37% Money will be provided to design A bond will be provided to pro- and construct Veterans homes in tect land around lakes, rivers and California and finish the renovastreams. Water quality will also tion in Yountville. be improved and clean drinking water will be improved. It will Proposition 17 also protect forests to improve air Yes 59% No 41% quality, preserve open land from Non-profit organizations will now unplanned development, protect be able to hold lotteries as long as wildlife habitats, and repair and 90% of the income goes directly to improve safety of state and neigh- the beneficial or charitable organiborhood parks. zation. Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER Although the presidential primary was the main attraction, California's propositions generated most of the controversies after Tuesday's primary election. Of the propositions on the ballot, Prop 21, which strengthened California juvenile justice statutes, and Prop 22, which prohibits gay majriages in the state, were of particular concern on campus. Prop 21 was strongly opposed by the CSUSM MEChA chapter, while the gay and lesbian club, the Pride Alliance, opposed Prop 22 Ricardo Favela, Vice President of MEChA, stated, "The passage of 21 was expected." When asked why the group opposed a bill that stiffens penalties for juvenile offenders, Favela stated, "There is absolutely no justification to increase penalties for only black and brown youth, especially after the crime rate has dropped for the seventh year in a row." The other controversial proposition, Prop 22, was also passed by a large margin. Professor Don Barrett, who on Monday passed out flyers urging students to vote "No on Knight", was not surprised by Prop 22 passing. Barrett stated, "The election overall was depressing. The strong passage of 22 was depressing since it was a pointless measure." Although Professor Barrett was opposed to Prop 22, he stated, "Gay marriages may not be in our best interests, but we should have the rights and privileges of married couples." Mike Sanella of the CSUSM College Republicans was pleased Sarah Smith overall by the elections. He said that by passing Propositions 21 PRIDE STAFF WRITER and 22, it proves that "California Imagine voting in your is in a middle point that can go in ajamas a any direction." His main abjec- pf coffeewahilessipping extcup o nd itting n to tion to the election was that every bond measure passed, except one. tshe fire. aArizona is the fvirst tate llow voters t ote He added, "the state has a huge from ttoheir homes (oro anysurplus of 6 billion dollars, yet where else) online through the state passed bond measures the web site election.com. left and right." Low voter turnout is usuAs of this week, only Prop ally an issue during elec22 is likely to continue to pro- tions, but voting online duce more controversy. There are could change this. moves underway to put another gay marriage proposition on the The official day to vote ballot, but this time the proposi- in the primary was March 11, tion would legalize it. where voters had the option When student Rodrick Fraizer at the polls to vote online or was asked to comment on the on traditional paper. Early election, he stated simply, voters were freed from the "Mixed emotions." lassie of steps like the request of an absentee ballot, vote, and mail in of their Proposition 18 Yes 72.3% No 27.7% Penal Code section 190 is amended to define special circumstances where first degree murder is punishable by death or life without parole. Special circumstances are provided when a murder is comi mitted "by means of lying in wait," as opposed to previously stated, "while lying in wait." There are also special circumstances provided when the murder was committed during a kidnapping or arson. ®dc $ribe No new bond money will be issued to schools because this proposition did not pass. Proposition 27 Yes 41% No 59% Because this proposition lost, canProposition 19 didates will not have the option Yes 73.4% No 26.6% The murder of a peace officer will to voluntarily sign a non-binding now be punished with life without declaration that would limit their the possibility of parole if the offi- terms in office. cer is on duty and there are aggraProposition 28 vating factors. Yes 29% No 71% The tobacco tax that was passed Proposition 21 in 1998 will not be repealed as a Yes 62% No 38% Gang-related felonies are now pun- result of this proposition not passishable to a higher degree. This ing. The 50 cent tax on a pack of allows a juvenile 14 or older to cigarettes will remain law. be tried as an adult, when they commit murder or specified sex Proposition 29 offenses. Yes 53% No 47% This proposition approves a law passed in 1998 where the governor Proposition 22 and legislature approved 11 tribalYes 61.4% No 38.6% Homosexual marriages conducted state compacts. This proposition in another state will not be recog- declares the governor as responsible for negotiating compacts with nized as valid in California. tribal gaming. Proposition 23 Yes 36.6% No 63.4% Proposition 30 Voters may now vote for "none of Yes 32% No 68% the above" instead of a named can- A person will not have^the right didate. The "none of the above" to sue another person's insurer for votes will be counted but won't unfair claims as a result of this law change the result of who is not passing. elected. Proposition 31 Proposition 25 Yes 29% No 71% Yes 35.5% No 64.5% If Proposition 30 had passed this There will be no new requirements proposition would have rejected on campaign financing as a result limits on the right of a person to of this proposition not passing. sue another's insurer. But since 30 didn't pass and neither did 31, current laws will remain. Proposition 26 Yes 49% (3,178,036) No 51% (3,332,361) Vptions f or a NO nline oting ew M illenium O vote. Instead, Arizona Democrats could register to vote online early or at the polls on Election Day. Early voting started on March 7 at 12:01am and ended on March 10 at 11:59pm. Online voters must enter their personal identification number and a few questions to verify their identity before being able to vote. Once they enter the voting portion, they just point and click on the candidate's name they want to vote for, or "yes" or "no" on propositions. When they are done voting they can print out an election certificate to commemorate the historic moment of voting online. The Voting Integrity Project based in Virginia filed a lawsuit against Arizona's online voting. The suit cited that voting online would "harm voting rights of the poor and minorities who have less computer access than wealthier whites." A judge refused to stop the Arizona online portion of the primary, and the Project plans to challenge the results of the Arizona election. will also give Americans who are overseas, or simply out of town on Election Day, the opportunity to vote without having to request an absentee ballot. Several Americans overseas will vote online for the presidential election in November 2000 as participants in a study. Voting online is "quick, fast and easy," according to Mark Fleisher, who is the Chairman of the Election.com advertises Arizona Democratic Party. that voting online is a step to "empower voters." Online Mary Rose Wilcox was voting is supposed to pro- the first person to cast her vide an easier, secure vote online at 12:01am in alternative to current out- Arizona. Even if the Voting dated polling methods and Integrity Project succeeds in improve voter turnout. There throwing out the online is also the hope that it will votes, the Arizona primary increase voting by younger will remain a historic event. Americans. Voting online �JfWonday, March 1 3,20003 SPORTS tE$e$rfbe K en N wadakie : A thlete P rofile Kicking Season cated to the team and well known throughout local soccer clubs and schools, Tony ivili prove to be a vital asset to the ASI B Oceanside Carlsbad F ^ ^ ^ ^ l ^ f r y coiftp^titive" explains ASI ^ ^^RffitMecutive D octor Susana GonBrian Fisher zalez. \' \ PRIDE STAFF W |g|Elf Already, the t el^j has tw^ity-three reg" The ASI S ^ B Team has its eyes on istered players and t hb&t is gradually get|||h|K success. It is o f^^year old, which leaves jI ting longer. ^ The ASI Soccer " S ^ ^ ^ H e l y male, substantial rotmmf growth and improvement. There IrelVe-special" division ^ feough a female t ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ f c e works. have e n o i ^ ^ ^ ^ H a y e r s try one teams ( « highest of the S usai^p|S|lez. There twelve division one teams, and ^ ^^Hpproximately three female soccer sion two teaiis. The ASI Soccer Team's tal• ^ p t w h o tried out. j r * f ents, shroudef by their division leave them an absolute ( ^ j p ^ M ^ ^Blans to create a f qfaale/eam will ^ • e n d on the turnout rate o flemale athbecome a specMl division on&tsam. One of the b%st cBgffidfiS in the Ocean- leteJor the following sp&asoij/ 1 11 men's t eam^iB l fey games on side Carlsbad L e ^ l ^ ^ t t S I Soccer Team Siuidays w ^^baftt^ times ranging from will have the great I ^ B f c compete with a higher status soon "The team 8 : 3 0 a m , s c h e d u l e s will ^j^^^^^^^^K'AS lteris doing well" states Manny W lalta, the Jtjsa^HHpPSoughoutI toffice and aThe he campus. Chairman ofthe Oceanside Carlsbad Soccer Hfeam^p^Sces on Fridays from 11:00am League. The ASI Soccer Team is led by their 1:00pm. captain, Tony Zepeda. While he is dedi- into Actioik record holder. With Scott's training, experience and knowledge of distance running, Ken Students choose to attend CSUSM for Nwadakie feels he can reach his goals as a many different reasons. Perhaps they choose runner. the campus because of its small size or convenient location. Ken Nwadakie, a freshman political science major and member of the Cougar track and cross-country teams, chose to attend CSUSM because of the influence of another individual. When Ken Nwadakie called up his high school rival, Marcus Chandler to find out where he planned to continue his running, Nwadakie was surprised to hear Chandler's answer, "California State University, San Marcos." Initially Nwadakie was uninterested in attending such a new and small campus, like CSUSM. Instead he had gained interest in USC, UCLA and Azusa Pacific, campuses with distinguished track andfieldprograms. However Nwadakie considered that if Marcus Chandler, a California State High Eighteen-year-old Ken's road to CSUSM School Mile champion, was attending was long and tenuous. He went to three CSUSM, then perhaps he should reconsider. different high schools and lived in two differNwadakie believed it was possible for the two ent states. The separation of his parents and r9-J Mangrum Track Guidelines H runners to push each other in practice every- the stress on his family (including four other day and for the next four years, and perhaps brothers and sisters) did not ease his route to Hours of Operation: even attain their ultimate goal of the 2004 college. However, Nwadakie found the time Monday - Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset Summer Olympics. In addition to Kis phone in high school to mentor youths in his neighSunday: Closed call to Chandler, Nwadakie had received a borhood around Chula Vista High School, and phone call from CSUSM's head cross-coun- his community work, along with an essay, letAll organized events and sports activities must be authorized by the University. try and track and field coach, Steve Scott, to ters of recommendation and his well-rounded No unauthorized instruction or use may take place on the track. encouraging Nwadakie to attend CSUSM. portfolio of extracurricular activities gained Unauthorized equipment is prohibited. • Since those fateful phone calls in the him a $10,000 scholarshipfromNordstrom. No animals allowed, except service animals. spring of 1999 Ken Nwadakie has been Ken's events are the mile and the information, contact dedicated to Cal State San Marcos. The 800-meter run. He has a personal record of For scheduling and authorized .useoffice at 750-7400. the University Student Union main reason Chandler and Nwadakie chose 4:17 in the mile before his first college meet For recreational activities, contact the Associated Students, Inc. at 750-4990. to attend CSUSM was Coach Steve Scott, an and he hopes to break the 4-minute barrier ote: The track may close without notice due for special events or maintenance^^ Olympic gold medalist and American mile sometime during his sophomore year. By Don Lowe for The Pride r Personalized Graduation Announcements A v a i l a b l e N o w ! Call 1 -800-353- t o O rder V mM i*M* 11 [>1711* S ee Store for details / i y 1u / a l iC & Pu na e m\ • ••i U N I V•E R S I T Y STORE J^^Er w w T �4ffflonday, March 13, 2000 Beyond the Mat Mike Spangler PRIDE STAFF WRITER "Is i t real? Is it fake? Is it a sport? Is it entertainment?" These questions can be asked of Beyond the Mat (Lions Gate Films), a movie that capitalizes on professional wrestling's growing appeal. Yes, I said appeal. I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I enjoyed the f ilm. No, I am not a fan of professional wrestling. In the opening sequence, the f ilm's writer, director, and narrator, Barry Blaustein (co-writer of The Nutty Professor and Coming to America), asks these four questions that drive the film through its 1-hour 43-minutes, ultimately a behind-the-scenes look into the personal and professional lives of several wrestlers. Shot over three years as a doc- % \)t $ r t b e umentary, Beyond the Mat reveals the wrestler's lives as defined by opposing forces. They are loving fathers and masochistic showmen; idolized role models and crack addicts; virile warriors and broken-down old men. scalp. Foley is shown the video of his children's cries, leading him t o speak of retirement. I am left with no question about the sincerity of the footage, the reactions of Foley's children, and the reactions of Foley himself. At a low point in the movie, one segment shows melodramatic, overacting promoter Roland Alexander guiding struggling wrestlerwannabes (Mike Modest and Tony Jones) towards the big time of the WWF (World Wrestling. Federation). Alexander's desire to see his face on screen obviously motivates him to sob crocodile tears into the camera, saying, "These guys deserve a chance." Beyond the Mat is an immensely entertaining documentary for its glimpses of reality. It actually exposes the looming doubt that hangs over many of the details that stem from professional wrestling's scripted antics. This f ilm also rewards those who don't wait for the video to come out. The movie-going audience's participation is almost guaranteed, as die-hard fans alternately "pop" (wrestling jargon for an audience's explosive reaction) and heckle at the screen whenever a particularly motivating monologue or stunt is performed. There are some slowmoving parts, like when Jake "The Snake" reunites with his daughter, but on a 5-point scale I rate it a solid 4. Fortunately, the f ilm explores more believable territory when it follows the lives of Mick Foley, a.k.a. "Mankind," a.k.a "Cactus Jack," and his family. The (arguably) most clever and heartwrenching footage comes just over an hour into the movie when scenes of Foley being pummeled by "The Rock" are mixed with Rated R for violence and scenes of Foley's wife (Collette), strong language. and two children (both under the age of 5) cringing, crying, and eventually fleeing the arena. Later, backstage footage shows a blooddrenched Mick Fole> trying to comfort his kids saying, "It's a little boo-boo. (pause) It's big boo-boo." The camera then shows ar extreme close-up olj him receiving stitches| for a large gash in his Outside Providence Video Rental Release: March 14,2000 By Kimberly Valentini PRIDE STAFF WRITER Looking for a way to escape out on video on Tuesday, March sporting a new, shorter hair cut, Tim from the pressures of school and 14,2000. Outside Providence, from gets on a bus to finish his senior midterms? What better way to Miramax Home Entertainment, is a year at Cornwall Academy, 2 1/2 escape than to curl up on the couch new comedy from the filmmakers hoursfromwhere he grew up. with a warm blanket, a bowl of pop- of There s Something About Mary. Just off the bus, Dunphy meets corn, and a rental movie? Set in 1974, Outside Providence up with Mr. Funderburk, his dorm I have just the movie for you. (Pawtucket, Rhode Island to be master. Mr. Funderburk gives him Outside Providence, a light- exact), is about a high school boy, a list of the rules: "No smoking, hearted comedy with a message Tim "Dildo" Dunphy (Shawn no drinking, no drugs, no sex, no about school, love, and life, based on Hatosy from The Faculty), his cheating, no lying, no gambling, the novel by Peter Farrelly, comes disabled younger brother, Jackie, no matches, no cussing." Anyone his stoner friends, his who breaks these rules is punished dad (Alec Baldwin from with after-class work hours. Tim The Edge and Mercury sets a school record by breaking all Rising), his three-legged the rules and acquiring more work dog, and a prep school hours than he has time left in the in Cornwall, Connecti- semester. cut. Along with many upper-class > Right away view- friends, Tim meets a goddess of a ers are drawn into Tim girl, Jane West, (Amy Smart from "Dildo" (as his father Varsity Blues and Felicity) and falls calls him) Dunphy's in love with her. While Tim teaches world of sex, drugs, and Jane about letting loose and enjoyrock-n-roll. While driv- ing life, she teaches him about ing stoned and without honor, love, and courage. a license, Tim hits a Outside Providence sports a parked cop car. This is killer soundtrack with hitsfromThe thefinalstraw for Tim's Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wings, The father, who gets a mob Eagles, and Steely Dan, which sets friend to pull some the 70's mood and adds appeal to strings and get Tim into the film. What this movie lacks in a prep school instead of big name actors, it definitely makes jail. up in heart and spontaneity. I defEntrusting his best, initely recommend it as a way to and most reliable, friend forget your own problems and laugh "Drugs" to help Jackie at the life problems of Tim "Dildo" with his paper route, and Dunphy. Drown Mona ing Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER White trash, inane one-liners, and stupid people entwine the dull plot ofDrowning Mona. This movie is rated PG-13 for some bad language, a small amount of sex, and unbelievable violence^ The movie opens with the drowning of Mona (played by Bette Midler) and leaves the viewer with nothing to look forward to. The chase to find the murderer begins; and of course the plot isn't simple, otherwise the viewer would be lucky enough to have the movie end in 20 minutes. The tangled plot contains flashbacks, too many Yugos, and irritating sub plots, one that exposes the mental neurosis of Rona (played by Jamie Lee Curtis). Casey Affleck (Ben Affleck's little brother) is one of the main stars of the movie, and one of the more stupid characters. His annoying baby voice made me cringe throughout the entire movie, and when off-screen, I dreaded the moment right when he came back on. Casey Affleck has also played in 200 Cigarettes, Chasing Amy and Good Will Hunting, among others. He will also be seen in Committed, a film scheduled for release later this year. The large well-known cast is die only reason this movie has any potential for success. Danny DeVito and Neve Campbell join Curtis, Affleck and Midler in a troupe with bad southern accents. This is thefirstproduced screenplay that Peter L. Steinfeld has written and hopefully his last. Director Nick Gomez has produced three other movies, none of which were well known and probably for good reason. Hopefully this movie will drown out of my memory, but this is unlikely since myfianceeloved it and collected several "I love my Yugo" stickers after the show. Other Tuesday video rental Juice (a surfer movie) with releases this week include The Bone Catherine Zeta Jones and Ewan Collector with Denzel Washington McGregor. arid Angelina Jolie, Drive Me Crazy with Melissa Joan Hart, and Blue �OPINION ArittenEndveningords withPBoetry:esmat n a Spoken W of randon C W Amanda Bergara PRIDE STAFF WRITER ing political poetry before reading "Where one is appreciated and accepted," said was Fidel When I Needed Him?" The CSUSM student Nicasio Latasa after the poem was less about politics and more reading. CSUSM Literature and Writing pro- on a lost relationship between father and fessor, Brandon Cesmat, was the featured son. Cesmat is a teacher of poetry, fiction, poet for afreepoetry reading followed by literary criticism, andfilmstudies as well an open session for those in attendance. Several CSUSM students were among as a widely published writer. He was the The event took place at 7:00pm on Mar. 8, the audience members who shared their 1993 and 1994 recipient of the San Diego 2000 and was hosted by the Carlsbad City poetry in the open reading. Some poets Press Club's Critical Writing Award. In Library at Heritage Hall in Magee Park. in attendance also read from books they 1990 and 1993, he was a Dorland Fellow, had written. Poems were read with themes chosen by a panel of artists to write at Cesmat, who grew up in Escondido, ranging from an address to Jerry Falwell Palomar Mountain's Dorland Mountain read a variety of his poems laced with ref- to the current rate of the sand dollar Colony. Cesmat describes the Colony as "a place to work in isolation in southern erences to San Diego County. He assumed exchange. California's natural environment" where the persona of a dead woman in his poem titled "Ingrid Bergman at Sea." He spoke "It's nice to have people share things there is "no electricity [or] telephone." about censorship and the dangers of silenc- about themselves in a forum where every- Room 5.0. Prop 1 A: Damned if you do. Damned if you don't. It's none of California's business. Indian gaming is a complicated issue. It brings both prosperity and problems to Native American communities. Prop 1A has one fatalflawthough. Whether you think that Indian gaming is good or bad, whether you're a capitalistic extremist who believes that the poor and oppressed are that way because they are lazy or you're an ideological communist who wants fair distribution of capital, IT'S NONE OF CALIFORNIA'S BUSINESS. Dictating what Native Americans can do and what they must do on their own land (or at least the scraps of land the government has given back to them) is continuing the rape of the Native American people. Even if it is within the law, it is no excuse. Much ofthe mountain of injustices European Americans has dumped on Native Americans was done within the law. We have already slaughtered them, taken their homeland, destroyed much of their culture, and attempted to strip them of their dignity. The VERY least that the non-Native Americans can do is to respect the remaining Native Americans and their dignity by acknowledgeing their autonomy on their own land. A no vote on 1A would have hurt the Native Americans, but anyone who walked away from the ballot box after voting yes feeling that they had done a good deed are fooling themselves and were tricked into supporting the ongoing exploitation. Onefinalthought to my brother and sister European Americans: since the Native Americans are 'Native', that makes u s'Alien' Americans. 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San Marcos (760) 747-6510 ARMY. BE ALL YOII CAN B E vwww.goarmy.com �Dear Editors: I had to write regarding the recent remarks made by ASI Vice President Robert Radovich. I am really not sure where he gets off calling anyone ignorant with the ASI's BLATANT disregard for the governing rules. Last year, case in point, when I asked a member, "why did you give Christmas bonuses?" he replied that "it's a job, everyone gets a Christmas bonus." I am wondering in which fairy tale THAT exists! Let me point out a few things that may interest anyone who may care: -In the winter session, ASI fees are $45 or roughly 14% of the total fees for taking one class. -For Spring 2000, you paid $35 in "recreation fees"(I mean, aren't video games recreation, why is ASI paying for that??), $50 in ASI fees, and another $20 in student union fees...contrast that to local community colleges where paying for the "ASI savings" only costs you $10-20 (voluntarily) per semester and you get discounts on things you USE, like the BOOKSTORE (5-10% in fact). Student Representation at these colleges is $1 (Mesa) -How many people really benefit from free BBQ lunches?? Personally, I'd rather have some of my money back and go to the Dome as I don't eat hot dogs. -How many people would rather have a new video game over having some of these fees back? I don't have time to play games.. -I work so I can't take kickboxing or yoga or attend these concerts, other things I don't use... I don't want to criticize those students who serve on the ASI who really do care, but let's not lose sight of the fact WE ALL ARE FORCED to pay the fees while FEW reap the benefits.. Honestly, if you really want to make an impact, drop some of your fees and let people buy ASI stickers for discounts if they WANT them, then you'll be forced to work with a REAL budget rather than 1 million dollars to use as you see fit. "WE ARE SAVING YOU MONEY" is not what is happening for most students, it's "WE ARE TAKING YOUR MONEY AND BLOWING IT." - Stephanie Dexter A United Germany? Dear Editors: Marriage is meant to be between two people who love each other. I t's j ust common I want to comment on the lecture given by Margit Haberle, the German sense. L et's send a clear mesConsulate General, on Wednesday, February 23.1 can't speak intelligently sage to our children about marabout the economic issues but I feel the need to address the comments on riage. how the citizens of Berlin are coexisting. Yes, let's send them a mesI lived in Berlin for almost two years from 1993-1995. During this sage. L et's protect marriage. time I became friendly, with many German citizens. I disagreed with Protecting m arriage is very Margit Haberle when she said, "it is amazing how the people of the former important to me. T hat's why I east and west are getting along. There are about 10 to 20 percent of people want to pass a bill making who are upset by the change but they were part of the ruling class." I divorce illegal. I t's j ust common spoke to very few people who actually agreed that the wall should have sense. I want to send a clear mesbeen taken down. The East Berliners were living in a poor economic state, sage to my children that maryears behind the rest of the German country. When the wall came down riage is a sacred institution and not many East Germans could adapt to this new culture, and it was a new when it is dissolved i t's a sin. culture. Sound far-fetched? Most of the animosity was from the point of view of the West Ger- Making divorce illegal gives mans. They disliked the East Berliner's unwillingness to adapt to this new our children a strong, clear mesand innovative society. sage that m arriage is sacred. How many of you good C hrisBoth the East and West Germans felt it wasn't much of a positive to tians out there who were screamtake the wall down in thefirstplace-other than political reasons. Although ing "Yes oh 2 2" are divorced? some young people came over to the west to party at the popular European What are you telling your chilclubs they would head right back to their side of the country. I don't recall dren about m arriage? Wouldn't many West Germans even attempting to go and shop or stroll around in it make more sense—with over East Berlin. Neither wanted to live across the now imaginary border that half of all m arriages ending in divided the two cultures. And remember this was several years after the divorce—to put a stop t o that b efore you prevent others f rom wall had already come down. getting m arried? I'm not saying that Margit Haberle was trying to mislead anybody but I know if I was going to another country to speak about America I I want to t hank the b rilliant wouldn't talk about the negative realities, I would accentuate the positive. student who i nformed me, in the February 29 edition o f The By Johnny Coogan Pride, that " marriage is for p rocreation." I did not know one had to be m arried to p rocreate and that m arriage's sole p urpose is procreation. And since m arriage is only for b reeding, I guess that leaves out the whole idea that two people are u nited as one in the eyes of God, etc. The advertising campaign for Prop 22 set a new standard of contemptibility. To have a teacher say she wants to send a message to her students that m arriage is only between a man and woman is asinine. A teacher's r esponsibility is to teach acceptance and to celebrate d ifferences, not to segregate and dehumanize c ertain members of the population. If you were a student in that t eacher's class and she told you homosexuality is wrong and your mother or uncle was gay, how would you feel? If you voted yes on Proposition 22 you are not protecting the sacred i nstitution of m arriage. All you are proving is t hat you are a bigot. Jesus loves everyone. That means gay people, too. - Tyson Newman I remember reading an article The writer goes on to say, Dear Editors: "Today, since we are not taught our on General Colin Powell, the man history, most of us are ignorant of I most admire, and the NAACP I want to extend my best wishes to Mike Sanella Who is really prejudiced? these facts, and play the part of asked him why he hadn't done more for sticking up for the students of CSUSM. I feel I After reading both the "152 being 'gang members' instead of to help poor African Americans. He can safely say that I speak for most students when years of U.S. Colonialism," and bei^g warriors of our people." This simply stated that he had grown up I say that I need every dime I can get my hands "MEChA Statement on Prop. 21," is just a big complaint as far as I'm in a poor neighborhood and made it on. The fact is college students just don't have much couldn't h is determination. He think it is he money. It is for this reason that I am appalled to I ontradictionelpf but laugh at Tthe concerned.lIearn aboutitmportant for out with ho sownhat anybody could Latinos to heir culture went on t ay t c o both pieces. hear that our ASI officials gave our money away for articles discussed how minorities, and history but that's what MEChA do the same if they put their minds Christmas bonuses last semester. Sure, Christmas Latinos, are b discrimi- is there for, to educate their brothers. to it. Nobody should be motivated bonuses are nice, but as ASI was giving my money mostlyagainst becauseeingtheir race. But don't turn around and blame the to clo well just because they are a nated of away freely, I was racking up credit card bills in I for one felt they were only show- other races for your lack of knowl- minority. order to try to have a nice Christmas. I never voted to ing us how prejudiced they were. edge and expect us to cater to you raise my tuition so that other people can have Christ- The Prop 21 article stated that "We because of it. Now General Powell has great mas bonuses - this is unacceptable. We need more know that white children will not be pride in being African American, Mike Sanellas on campus! If Mike runs for ASI in targeted as much by this law." I feel In the article "152 years of U.S. as he should, but he doesn't let that April, he has my vote. this is a gross exaggeration. If you Colonialism" I think there are many effect how he succeeded in life. I just watch the news you can see that irresponsible allegations that are grew up in Chino and most of the there have been many outrageous prejudicial. To say that "U.S. police people in my neighborhood were -Amy Brooks crimes that have occurred lately by and immigration forces brutalize Latino. I was one of the only whites young whites, and they have been and terrorize Mexican people on a in the area. My parents couldn't tried as adults when they were under daily basis with no repercussions", afford to send me to college because Dear Editors: the age of 18. There are many other is ludicrous. Although there are my dad worked two minimum wage cases in Southern California that many instances where police bru- jobs to support our family. When I I would like to take this opportunity to make are similar in which the white teen- tality is prevalent, and I feel it started to attend college and I went a public apology to Waleed Delawari and the ASI ager has been tried as an adult but should be stopped, it's wrong to to the financial aid office, the lady Board, because I mistakenly assumed that CSUSM's there hasn't been a lot of publicity lump the entire police force together actually laughed in my face. She ASI Board was governed by the Brown Act. Due surrounding it. and say they are all against minori- stated that because I was white and to the fact that CSUSM's ASI is an auxiliary orgaties. Chuck D., a rapper with Public niy father made more than $10,000 nization of the University, they are governed by the Another statement that I was Enemy, who is African American, I couldn't qualify for anything. I following sections of the Education Code; 89920 - appalled by said, "We must under- stated, after the 1992 riots, that he didn't use that as an excuse to hate 89928 (89923 covers closed sessions). I am sorry for stand that the term 'gang' and 'gang felt the beating on Rodney King my friends that were getting finanany inconvenience I have caused to Waleed Dela- member' are labels put on the was unlawful. But he also went on cial aid because they were minorwari or the ASI Board by my previous letter to The Mexican/Chicano youth..." If this to say that he had seen many police ities, I just joined the Army so I person were'to look into any com- officers beating on white folks as could get the GI Bill. I feelTm a Pride, I understand o ay t minorities a etter erson Although I made a mistake, please don't let this munity he/she would notice that well. 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Send completed application packets no later than 5:00pm on March 20, 2000 to the following address: Caprice Rose, senior John Conrad, senior California State Student AssociaChandra Osborn, junior Jana Hackamack, junior tion « 0 3 I will be spending spring vacation My friends and I are going to Palm My friends and I are going to rent I have a good friend, who recently 11 Golden Shore Street, Suite 1 5 th % What are you planning to do for spring break? th working at my job in the banking Springs where my relatives have a industry, but if I could I would go 'time share'. I just want to get away from school and go sightseeskiing. ing and have fun for a change. a cabin at Mammoth and go snow- moved to Denver and I plan to go boarding. It's great exercise and see her. it will be fun to get away from school. Long Beach, CA 90802 �CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS W ords z:o O ve t3y June Hodges Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all-the apathy of human beings. - Helen Keller for a high tech job? These and Jennie Livingston Grammar and Punctuation How long has it been since you other questions about employment WMST 401K Film Screening studied the rules of grammar and in information technology will be 1:30pm-2:45pm FCB 103 punctuation? Do you know where answered at this workshop. We must never forget that art is not a form of to place a comma or when to use Presenter: Michelle Gault, Career propaganda; it is a form of truth. a semicolon? Can you identify a Counselor, Career and Assessment Sweatshops Documentaries and John Fitzgerald Kennedy sentencefragmentor a run on sen- Center Segments tence? Thisfilmand television screening 11:00pm-Noon Success is a journey, not a destination. will include the presentations of This workshop will review the CRA 4201 - Ben Sweetland Something to Hide and Sweating basics of grammar and punctuation, focusing on a few key rules of Writing Introductions and Con- for a T-Shirt which address the Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the social issue of and movement determination and commitment to an unreusage that will remedy most sen- clusions tence level errors in your writing. We all know that an effective intro- against sweatshops lenting pursuit of your goal-a commitment to Presenter: Nancy Jones," GEW duction makes the reader want 3:30pm Monday, March 13,2000 excellence-that will enable you to attain the Instructor more. An effective conclusion UH 270 success you seek. Noon -1:00pm leaves the reader feeling satisfied Study Skills Workshop - Mario Andretti This workshop will introduce you Advanced Communication Good study skills are crucial to ACD 420 to some tried and true methods for Skills academic success. This workshop writing introductions and conclu- Great communication is about Do not wish to be anything but what you are. reviews basic strategies for studysions that will give your writing more than just talking. Build on ing and includes a self-appraisal Wednesday, March 15,2000 and try to be that perfectly. greater clarity and pizzazz. your existing relationship skills— and helpful web site information. - St. Francis De Sales Presenter: Dawn Schmidt, Acting "Single Motherhood in Higher Presenter: Flora Harmsen, GEW and move your interpersonal comInstructor munications to a new level. Partic- Unless you try to do something beyond what Director, American Language and Education" ipants will learn about and pracCulture Institute Public Forum sponsored by the 11:00pm - Noon you have already mastered, ACD 420 tice a communications model that Noon - 1:00pm Student Parent Alliance you will never grow. can enhance your connection and ACD 420 9:00am-10:45am - Ralph Waldo Emerson understanding of others. UH460 Presenter: Dr. Michelle Burke, PsyThursday, March 16,2000 Tuesday, March 14,2000 chologist, Counseling and PsychoJudy Gorman Concert and LecClassifieds logical Services Lecture by Dr. Dick Bray "AIDS Film Screening ture K nowledgeable a nd r eliable Professor Kate Burns will present Musical Lecture/demo by popular Every night in the fall, Pacific elec- 1:00pm-2:00pm p erson t o d o s imple tric rays lurk quietly in shallow ACD 418 3 Shorts: folk artist, Judy Gorman m echanical/electrical a nd water along the California coast -DiAna s Hair Ego: AIDS Informa- Noon looking for unwary fish prey. Dr. Japanese Animation Showing r econditioning w ork o n l uxury Library Courtyard tion Up Front Bray will describe his underwater Hosted by die CSUSM Anime Proj- E uropean c ars ( i.e. B MW, -Invisible Women, Visible Women research on these unusual fish. ect Alliance -Doctors, Liars and Women: AIDSCareers in High Technology J aguar, A udi, a nd P orsche) f or 4:30pm - 10:00pm Activists Say "No" to Cosmo Employers are desperate for skilled 7:00pm - 8:00pm s mall b usiness in E scondido. ACD 102 £30pm computer workers. Why choose ACD 102 F lexible h ours. M ust h ave UH 270 computers as a career? Where will r esume. C all (760) 4 43-2922 the jobs be? How can I prepare Paris is Burning directed by f or i nterview. "David Avalos: The Chicano Curios" (runs through March 18) David Avalos, CSUSM's internationally recognized artist, first local show in six years Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm or by appointment Porter Troupe Gallery 301 Spruce Street, Hillcrest AH electronics and accessories* March 13-17,2000 UNIVERSITY STORE In University Store Courtyard � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>1999-2000</h2> Description An account of the resource The tenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 campus shuttle election (presidential) Mangrum Track National Latino Research Center (NLRC) parking propositions spring 2000 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/bcbf7bf3b25047dd6512372332fa761e.pdf 708a76bed04bccc83472ec7508c86446 PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ California State University, San Marcos Vol v n No. 23/Tuesday, March 21, 2000 Taculty aS tate B oard otfhe C SUerspectives he nd CSU o f T rustees P S ystem: F Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER fimding,''saidCFAPresidentSusanMei- he said The problem is that "the Diehr, aprofessor ofBusiness and former said vants," senhelder. biggest influence on [university] policy President ofthe CFA at CSUSM. 'The Martinez agreed that many people The CFA cited projected enrollment is not coming from the people theyare impact is often subtle and may take some might be reluctant to criticize the current The CSU Board ofTrustees and the increases of 35 percent over the next meant to serve." timetomaterialize."AllhoughDiehrsaid state of aflairs at CSU. "Candor incurs California Faculty Association, or CFA, decade for a university system for which "The language of the market has that many adjunct faculty are' 'excellent penalty," he said held separate meetings in San Jose last funding has decreased from more than replaced the language of public good,"teachers,"he noted that they are unable to Despite this, Martinezfeelscomweek to discuss the state of the CSU 16 percent of the state general fund in Martinez added contribute much to the university com- pelled to speak out "What goes on in a system Although the meetings took 1968 to under three percent in 1997. munity through program development university doesn't go on anywhere else. To accommodate the anticipated placepracticalfywithin shouting distance Reed countered thosefigureswith wave ofnew students, Gonzalez pointed or student advising. "They are not paid We're talking about thefreeexchange of of one another, the two groups' opinions numbers of his own, saying that the to plans to expand existing operations. to do those things," Diehr said ideas; it's sacred" about the condition of the CSU were CSU hasreceiveda more than 22 per- "We're gping to look at how we deliver "The real issue is,what is the coriect Martinez sees the current trends in woridsapart. cent increase in its budget over the last our programs" and explore "different mix [of adjunct vs. tenured faculty]?" higher education as a sign that money The CFA, a umon comprised ofcol- two years, the biggest two year increase times, different modalities, year-round Gonzalez asked "That depends on the has become more important than people. lege professors, described a system in for over 10 years. Governor Gray Davis operations," Gonzalez said, referring to campus. I think at this school, the major- "We're not investing in developing crisis which will face an enormous influx is calling for an additional 10 percent plans to increase the use ofexisting facil- ity would have to be tenured" human talent, we're investing in mainof students over the next decade with an increasefornext year, he said ities by employing expanded hours, dis- Gonzalez said that the hiring of taining a social order. We have to ask insufficient budget "We'rebetterofffinanciallythanwe tance learning, and on-line courses. adjunct faculty would continue until ourselveis, what kind of society do we CSU Chancellor Chaiies Reed dis- have been in several years," Gonzalez It is precisely these issues which workload issues are resolved with the want to have?" agreed, saying the system "has never said chafe members of the CFA. They cite CFA. However, he said, "the union has Although Diehr says that he is optibeen stronger." Marcos Martinez, a Visual and Per- this departurefromtraditional methods made major inroads with collective bar- mistic about the long-term success of CSUSM President Alexander Gon- forming Arts faculty member and co- of delivering education as well as the gaining." the CSU system, he expressed his fears zalez agreed with Reed "I don't think president of the CFA at CSUSM, says increasing reliance on part-time, or "Not much has happened," Diehr about the potential for entering a ' Dark the system is in crisis," he commented. funding is not the only issue threatening adjunct, faculty as factors that threaten countered, "despite some assurances Age" in the short term. "The institution ' 1 think it is going through some changes the future of the CSU. Hereferredto what the future ofthe CSU. At the conference that workload negotiations would take risks acquiring a reputation for pursuing "—a new chancellor, a new governor" he calls the "corporatization" of higher in San Jose, consumer advocate Ralph place." mediocrity; it could take a long time to However, the CFA cited more than education as one of the major problems Nader joined union members. Nader Adjunct faculty often lack proper undo the damage ofthe'Reed modeL" ' leadership changes in its dire predictions feeing the CSU. "Gonzalez says the uni-decried what he called the "de-profes- health care benefits and work for more Reed responded to the criticism of about the future ofthe CSU. "We're look- versity is a 'marketplace ofideas.' It's not sionalization" ofuniversity faculty, than one school. 'They are at constant the CFA by saying that the needs ofboth ing at a deadly combination ofa wave of a marketplace of ideas, it's an institution "Increasing theprqx>rtionofa(^unct risk: disagree with the wrong person the faculty and students are fully met by new students in the absence ofincreased ofhigher learning, and we are public ser- facultyreducesquality," said George and you are back on thefreeway,"Diehr the CSU. "There is no crisis," he said Judy songs she performed included, "I Am" is powerful; music is a way of telling ingateacherandaddressedtefijture increased and "She Don't Slip," a song to which the who we are,'' said Gorman. She encourneedforteachers in California pubfic schools. audience sang along. Towards the end of aged everyone, men and women of all Dc Rioswentaitowekxxnethehi^ili^itofthe the event Gorman performed "Glad To cultures, to find his or her own creative conference, keynote speaker Sandy Mdxayet Giovanni Ferrer Be a Woman," singing, "...glad to be a voice. Ms. Mdxayer is theformerNational woman, glad to be alive, glad for the will Judy Gorman has performed her PRIDE STAFF WRITER Teacher of the Year (1994-95) and is executo survive." folk songs in concerts all over the United tive director ofthe Children's Initiative of San Gorman also discussed how historic States, and in more than ten countries. OnFriday,March 17,2000,BridgeBui]d- Diego. Ms. Mcbiayer is thefirstperson in U.S. limitations on cultural expression were She has performed with such names as ing Partnership (BBP) sponsored its second historytocreate a schoolforhomeless and confined not only to women, but have Ani DiFranco and Hany Belafonte. She annual conference titled "Opening the Doors undeiprivileged youth Shetoldmany stories Victoria Segall been experienced by minorities likeAfri- also performed in Meryl Streep's movie, to Higher Education" at CSUSM Thepur- about children and adults who have impacted PRIDE STAFF WRITER can-Americans and Native Americans. "hi Our Hands." Gorman earned a BA poseofthe yearly conference istoassktransfer the lives ofother people. Shefilledher stories She commented that placing such limi- in literature and an MA in art history and students in making a smooth transitionfioma with humor and had the audience rolling in Singer, songwriterandguitarist,Ju^ tations on an individual couldresultin her new album, "Analog Girl," is now community college into CSUSM l S The conference's tee main goals are as baughtertheheencouragedfiteteacherstogiven Gorman held a noon lecture & concert an individual feeling insignificant, pas- available. ackto communities they'll be waking i follows: on Wednesday, March 15, in the library sive and insecure. ' Limiting creativity yg Each nd every 1) To highlight extended community alliances bne ettingtoknowfheailture. "give baade," she courtyard in celebration of Women's o of you has the power to 2) To attract prospectivefirstgeneration, low said, andto"look past yourselfand ask 'What Herstory Month. The presentation, entiincome studentstoCSU^ tled "The History ofWomen and Music: can I do?™ Shetoldstudents that they could Support Services Finding Our Own Voice" was an ASI gotothe library and readtochildren or visit a 3) To enhance collaborative efforts with area hospital andhoUacaadk-^ddictedbaby. sponsored event in collaboration with community colleges. the Women's Studies Student AssociaThe conference openedwith an introduc- The activities of the conference fiom tion and the Women's Studies DeparttmbyBBPOiair;arxlEOPCounsekx;L(mia 8:00am - 4:00pm included Support Services ment Meza Cheryl Evans, Senior Director of Cd- informationfiomadmissions, Financial Aid, Gorman's lecture dealt with the hislege Success at CSUSM, welcomed approxi- BOP, and Aspire. Peer Mentorstookthe stutoiy of women in music and how little mate^ 80 community a)ll^e studentstothe dentsonacampus tour. During lunch, therewas is known about this musical history that entertainment provided by the Ballet Folldorcampus. She presented information regarding she described as "profound" Gorman's the enrollment increase at CSUSM, including icoMixtlan Therewas astudentpanel and acadiscussion covered the historic obstacles demic figures ofthe highest number ofmajas (Busi- advisingforall the majors at CSUSM, and worldwide suppression women have including undeclared The day ended with an ness)tothebwestnumbff(Women'sStudies). faced in music. Her historic examples She also spoke about the current construction opportunity drawing and the community colrangedfromSappho, who's music was projects und^ckvelqimmt and about canpus lege studmts filled out evaluatais ofthe caiburned by the Early Church, to numbers expansion of women in India who are currently DirectorofEducationalAdiievemmta^ tee Bridge Building Partnership is a commitprohibitedfromsinging She also disRetention Services, EdwardPohleit,presented SD. comprised ofrepresentativescfiommany cussed how, in the past, women's musia brief background description of his experi- leges.aInd Riverside county ommunity colcal education was limited to women in tb^anasafomialdisoourseonenhfflicences as a transfer student aitf how d i l ^ ^ ing EOPstudents' transitionfiomthe oommuconvents and thosefromwealthy famirfmakingthattransitioa'Tmnot heretoscare lies. nity(»lfegetoCSUSMT^ you,"he stated,'1]uttobi^youtorea%"He Augustof1998, andhave sincebeaiheldtwice The singer-songwriter intertwined encouraged the studentstoget their Math and a semester. her lecture with upbeat, melodic folkhe m English skills polished before transferring, and tributetotheTsheresultstof tyearlyeetings constyle songs, using an accompanying uccess of he emphasized that they get their major require-he community colleges involvedcionference. acoustic guitar and shakers. Gorman T n contribments out of the way once they do transfer to tote progression of the annualconferbegan the presentation with Peggy uting CSUSM Seeger's song, ' I'm Gonna Be An EngienceareP&loma^Miiaoosta,Cuya^ Dr Francisco Rios, associate professor of mar; Souftiwestem,foperial\^^,andGi^ neer,"a song about an individual trying he College of Education,tokithe to be more of a whole person Other Judy Gorman Performance PAUL BLANCHARD/raE PRIDE tCSUSM students the importance soon-tobe mont of becom- G orman Concert "Opening the Doors to Higher Education" �OPINION 2®uesday, March 21, 2000 tm&e t be Since we are a colonized people and Dear Editors: on issues ofraciallybiased policing), saying"that policing. Why doesn't Coogan? have no political power, we are unable Coogan says he wants us to "pull together he had seen many police officers beating onwhite and stop the police brutalityforall, not just the Let me ask Johnny Coogan, what to defend ourselves from these unjust In last week's letter to the Editors, "Who folks..." Coogan ovedooks official investigations, mirortoes"Don'tweaUwantthis? Still, we cannot exactly did youfindfunny about the and inhumane laws. isreallyprejudiced?" Johnny Coogan states, "we Now that we have a basic underneed to transcend the hate and work on making such as the Los Angeles Christopher Commis- ignore the disproportionate amount of "minori- essay I wrote (152 years of colonialthings better." I'm sure most ofus agree. But how sion Report that states, "The problem ofexcessive ties" making up the majority of victims of police ism)? Please do not say it was the "con- standing of colonialism, let me address is this possible if we ignore issues we believe are force is aggravated by racism and bias," and that misconduct To do this would be to lie and say all tradiction of discrimination". If you your other points. Let it be known that I nonexistent because of our own subjective per- more than one-fourth of the 650 police officers is well and equal, when the facts state otherwise. read close enough, I never talked about am actively involved in my community surveyed said, "an officer's prejudice towards the This idealistic attitude will not make "things" discrimination in the essay. I talked of Fallbrook. I grew up as a Mexican ceptions? In response to "MEChA's Statement cm suspect's race may lead to the use of excessive better nor transcend the "hate" to which Coogan about the objective realities in our com- in a Mexican community and I undermunities, which come about as a result stand how police work and deal with Prop. 21" two weeks ago, Coogan states "I think it force." He doesn't seem to acknowledge tactual refers. Perhaps Coogan could learnfromour his- of COLONIALISM (that is the key Mexican youth. First of all, I never said is important for Latinos to learn abouttheir culture evidence of racial profiling and racially biased and history but that's what MEChA is therefor,to police brutality in the cases of Amadou Diallo, a tory, our culture and the present-day issues affect- word, not discrimination). So tell me, that this law would not affect white educate their brothers. But don't turn around and West African immigrant shot at by NYPD offi- ing us. When I use the terms our and us, I am what was funny? The beating of a 17 children. I said that they would not be blame the other racesforyour lack ofknowledge cers 41 times while pulling his wallet out from including him as well. To "work on making things year old Mexican youth? The shoot- affected as much. I say this based on and expect us to cater to you because ofit" These his pants' pocket, Abner Louima, a Haitian immi- better," we must learn about each others' issues ings of 5 brown males in 15 months? statements made by police themselves. statements are separatist, using phrases such as grant tortured with a broken broomstick by an and make them our own by attempting to under- The kidnapping of a legal resident? For example, the Fallbrook Sheriffs "their history", "their culture" and "your lack NYPD officer, or the undercover police officers stand them. Ridiculing and ignoring them only Here's a good one for you, how about held a community meeting on the issue 450 people who have died in the past 3 of "gangs" in Fallbrook, about a year of knowledge" And who is Cooganreferringto Desmond Robinson and Derwin Pannel, both perpetuate discontent amongst us all. years trying to cross die border? These ago. They publicly stated that the only when he says "us"? White people, since he men- African Americans, shot inNew York subways by realities that exist in our communities gang that exists in Fallbrook is comtions he is white? In what way does he not want to white officers mistaking themforcriminals. Cur- - Amanda Bergara are a result of COLONIALISM, not prised of"Hispanic" youth. When comcater to Latinos? By not supporting a diverse and rently, the corruption probe of LAPD has found discrimination. It is true that we are all munity members brought up the point officers planting evidence, beating suspects and Financial Aid Clarification: complete education? Johnny Coogan mentioned in his Letter to discriminated against at one point in that a skinhead gang known as the MEChA is a club, not a learning institution. covering up unjustified shootings of various citiour lives, r f our skin color, If Coogan considers MEChA to be the source zens of color, so farresultingin dozens of crimi- the Editor lastweekthatwhenhe"startedto attend yet this is negardless ocontradiction we White Aryan Resistance exists in Fallot the main of Latino historical and cultural education, who nal cases being overturned and the suspension, college and [he] went to thefinancialaid office, as a Mexican people are faced with. brook, the Sheriffs denied this fact. Thus Prop. 21 will only apply to Hiswill teach him the history ofCalifornia or the cul- relieving of duty andfiringof at least 29 officers, the lady actually laughed in [his] face. Shestated according to the Los Angeles Times. So what exactly is colonialism? panic youth in Fallbrook and not the that because [he] was white and [his] father made tural attributions ofthe Latino brothers he menFactual information supporting racially more than $10,000 [he} couldn't qualifyforany- Colonialism occurs when a people are skinheads that go around "beaner bashtions? If Coogan took time to learn the histories of ethnicities other than his own, viewing them biasedpolicing is endless, with incidents spanning thing. [He] didn'tuse that as an excuse to hate [his] forced to live under the political and ing" on the weekends. There was also as integral t oa wholly inclusive historical record the country. People don't need to go any farther fiiendsthatwereget^financialaidbecause they economic control of a foreign people. a "gang sweep" a few months prior to as o ppc^ to a history separated and divided by than the Internet tofindthe evidence. Recently, 16 were minorities." It is important to note that this Colonialism has always been estab- this meeting in which 18 youths were race, his views would possibly change. Perhaps current and Former Highland Park Police Depart- perception that the criteria for student financial lished and maintained through violent arrested. 17 out of those 18 were Mexihe wouldn't think ideas conflicting with his were ment employees in Chicago alleging racial profil- aid is differentfor'^minorities" is false, accord- and barbaric means. Now, looking at can (most of them were people I grew ing and discriminationfileda federal lawsuit T^ ing to the Director of the Financial Aid Office the history of the peoples within the up with). Do not tell me that I have laughable and "ludicrous." "Ludicrous" is Coogan's view of the idea ChiefofPolice in Cincinnati, Ohio asked forgive- at CSUSM, Paul Phillips. Therequirementsfor territorial United States, there are two grossly exaggerated. Yet, I agree with that police and immigration forces in the U.S. nessforracial profiling, admitting that "Yes, it dependent students toreceivefinancialaid were major peoples who have been colonized you on one point that this is not a conbrutalize Mexican people daily. How does he does occur," according to the CincinnatiEnquirer.established by the federal government 10 years by the United States. Can you guess? spiracy. It is simply colonialism. Now, I'll comment on your stateknow this is not the case? He believes that saying State legislators in South Carolina, Washington ago, and there has been "absolutely no difference First and foremost are the indigenous '^minorities are targeted by police officers would State, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Florida, and Ten- in treatment" between minorities and non-minor- peoples of these lands. Mexican (not ment on education. You're telling me be an exaggeration." His basisfortruth is a para- nessee have already introduced bills to end racial ities, nor does the FAFSA even ask an applicant's Latino) people are among these indig- that MEChA is now responsible for enous peoples who have been colo- educating all of our people about our phrased comment, supposedly made by Chuck profiling. Lawmakers, police chiefs, even police ethnicity or gender, says Phillips. nized through violent means. The other history. This is not our responsibility D. ofPublic Enemy (who happens to rap in depth officers themselves acknowledge racially biased Dear Editors: people are African people. Theirs is a (though it is our task). It is the responsomewhat different type ofcolonialism, sibility ofthe schools to educate its stucate for the holidays. Perhaps another word fees ($20), ASI does receive $5fromthe which has been identified as domestic dents. Mexican youth should not have Dear Editors: besides "bonus" could have been used, but original $35 Recreation Fee to assist in colonialism by Chairman Omali Yeshi- to wait to get to college before they The purpose of my letterls to address it was not an ill-willed act. ASI is proud defraying some of the cost of recreational tela of the African People's Socialist learn about who they are. And let me erroneous information that has appeared on of its employees who are committed to stu- programs coordinated through ASI. $10 of Party. This means that they were stolen, say that, yes, we should expect the dents, work 10-12 hours a day without over- the $50 ASI fee goes directly to the Office or kidnappedfromtheir homeland by schools to cater to our needs as Mexithe Opinion page of The Pride. It has been stated that ASI is not in time and are not paid comparable salaries ofFinancial Aid to provide child care schol- foreign invaders, taken to the Ameri- can people, Native American people, arships and fundingforthe campus Scholar- cas, and violently forced into submis- or African people. We have contributed compliance mtfi the Brown Act and that to State employees. ASI employees are employed by the ship pool. The remaining $40 goes directly sion (or domesticated). A free and inde- and continue to contribute so much to there are clo&d session meetings taking place without posting the agendas at least students and work for the students through into the ASI budget pendent people were forced into being this country. The least we can get in hi conclusion, I ask that students keep a submissive people (of course this did return is a relevant education. seven days in advance. In short, these edito- the ASI, and are not considered state rials accused ASI Board Members ofbeing employees. This year, the state govern- in mind that there are always two sides not always work). This is not to say Now I could end my statement ment, which includes CSUSM, awarded its to every story. If a story or a rumor is that we are the only ones who are col- by telling you a few sob stories about "criminals". employees with a one-time award retroac- heard, please go to Jhe source and yerify onized on the planet Earth. Filipino how I've been called a "wetback" at First Point: The Brown Act does not apply to CSU tive, in addition to a potential 7.5% merit the information. Try to listen to all the facts people are a colonized people. Salva- Taco Bell, or how a border patrol agent Auxiliaries; however, the act does apply increases. ASI is mandated by Title 5 to pay and abstainfromtaking an interpretation dorians, Niearaguenses, Irish, Colum- laughed at me when I told him I was to city governments, community colleges, its employees comparable salaries to the of factsfromthe opinions of one or two bianos, Chilenos, and pretty much the a student at UCLA, but, honestly, I am CSU system. Currently, ASI is not in com- people. I encourage each of you to come to majority ofcolored people on the planet so used to discrimination that it does school districts, state agencies, etc. Between 1981- 1984, Associated Stu- pliance with this one requirement, however, an ASI Board meeting and ask questions Earth are colonized by some nation, be not bother me anymore. dents, Inc. (ASI) fell under the California the Board of Directors is being proactive and if you are not able to attend, please k France, Britain, the Netherlands, or What upsets me is seeing people e-mail me. The ASI Board meetings are die U.S. State University system, and the directionof and are evaluating the salary ranges. i community l p Bagky Keene Act. However, as of January Again, ASI stands behind their deci- every other Friday in Commons 207 and Colonialism takes away two fun- an myisery. It upsetsivingtoineeoverty nd m me s or hear 1,1985, ASI organizations operate underthe sion to reward ASI employees and we, the are open to the public. Agendas arc posted damental human rights that are foundabout t n Afridirection of education code 89920-89928 Board of Directors take this opportunity to in the ASI Office bulletin board and in the in any society or community that is can, Mhe injustices occurringciommuexican and indigenous and continue to be an auxiliary to the publicly thank them for their hard work and ASI display case located on the south side trulyfreeand independent. Hie first nities day after day (it seems as if CSU system. Furthermore, ASI is dif- dedication. Without them, ASI would not of Commons 207. is a people's right to have economic s is g olice ferent than an Associated Student Body. be able to fiiljy operate a childcare center As your elected official, my goal is to power over their communities, and oomeonelmostetting shot by aItpupsets fficer a every week). ASI is a non-profit 501© 3B organization for the campus community, have a func- professionally represent the students in all the second is a people's right to have metoknow that the U.S. government which is required to follow state laws, edu- tional business office, game room, vendor university groups and to provide accurate political power over their communities. is responsible for over half ofthe drugs cation codes, CSU Chancellor's orders and days, student activities, cultural events like information on die management and opera- If these rights are denied, then your that enter into this nation, and that they CSUSM policies. Closed sessions are per- Women's Herstory Month, Black History tion of this student corporation, your cor- human rights are being violated on a are building more prisons instead of mitted and agendas must be posted at least Month, Cinco de Mayo, Week ofthe Young poration. daily basis. This is what separates the s other institutions that will seven days in advance. ASI has and will Child, bands, speakers, or activities such I encourage students to run for office cause of black and brown people from hchools orommunities. elp our c continue to be in compliance and in good as soccer, yoga, aerobics, bowling, check in the upcoming elections to enhance the white people. The general white popu- It is important to understand that standing, per the education codes and other cashing, and discount tickets to Edwards representation of all students at California lation is not a colonized people. It is the struggle for justice is more than a governing agencies. I encourage students Cinema and Magic Mountain. For a com- State University, San Marcos. true that some may be oppressed; yet struggle or d to download the education code and review plete list ofour services, I encourage you to ASI will always be an organization OF they still have a colonial relationship tion. It isagainst racismgainstiscriminaa struggle a colonialthe information as it relates to Associated visit the ASI web site at www.csusm.edu/ the Students, BY the Students and FOR the with black and brown people: ism, for humanrights.It is on these Students. The code is available on the CSU asi. ASI recognizes that some students may students. This colonial relationship allows grounds that we must unite as human web page, www.calstate.edu. not benefitfromall the services offered, for racist laws to be passed by the beings. Until then, our human rights Second Point: however, ASI's duty is to provide many ser- Sincerely, general white population, (and a few will continue to be violated on a daily Regarding the holiday bonuses for vices for a diverse population with different ignorant, sold-out, neo-coloniaiists like basis. Tierra y libertad! staff: the ASI Board of Directors stands needs. 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The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760)750-6111 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �Tuesday, March 21,2000 3 T eaching C redential P rogram in thefirsttwo years of teaching for a whom teach in a Special Education class. multilingual andmulticultural education CLAD number ofreasons."Actual studies have Therefore CalStateTEACH cannot conExperienced teams of Professors and teachersfromlocal schools teach these Both programs infuse the idea of shown statewide thathalfoftrainedteach- sider applicants teaching in Special Educlasses where the material and assign- Cross Cultural Language and Academic ers leave the profession Nancy believes cation classes. If you're interested in ments focus on the needs ofteachers. Development (CLAD). CLAD has been learning in cohorts and having the ability applying or would like more information designed to prepare teachers forthe diver- to communicate withfellowstudents for onrequirementsfor the CalStateTEACH Liberal Studies is the main degree sity of languages and backgrounds of support will eliminate the drop out rate Program, visit www.calstateteachnet or required for those who want to teach ele-students in California's public schools. and is the key to success for the creden- call 1-877-225-7828 the office ofCalStamentary and middle school (the Multi- Having experiences in CLAD will make tial program at Cal State San Marcos. teTeach located at the Chancellor's office off campus in Long Beach. ple Subject credential). A Liberal Studies one more marketable because districts undergraduate major is exempted from want diversified teachers. More impor- Online Credential Program Shanna Skidmore Costs §s> taking the MSAT exam (a test that mea- tantly, CLAD experience will better PRIDE STAFF WRITER sures abilities in general subjects, which serve the needs of students who come With technology improving, A proIfyou're interested in the Credential are taught in elementary school). A stu- from diverse cultural and language back-gram such as CalStateTEACH an eigh- Those ofyou searching forthe right teenth month teacher credential program place to apply in hopes of receiving Program but missed the March 10,2000 dent with another undergraduate degree grounds. »has evolved. According to Julie Herbert, a credential do not have to look far. like Biology or Math for instance, must deadline there is still time to apply. Applications forthe Credential program will be pass the MSAT in order to acquire aMul- Therequirementfor CLAD is com- Student Services at CalStateTEACH, CSUSM'S credential programs offers pletion of six semester units of same "This program allows students to com- a low expense program approximately accepted through April 2000 for Single tiple Subject credential. second language with a grade of "C" municate and share assignments online $886.00 per semester for full time and Subject and Multiple Subject sessions for The Single Subject credential is spe- or better. Therequirementcould also be without the hassle ofmeeting on campus $561.00 per session for part time (fees the M 2000 semester. The credential program is the next step for those with a cifically designed for persons wishing to met by taking one college course with a everyday." Although students are able to subject to change infellof 2000). The teach high school. Among the require-grade"C" orbetter, andfinally two years communicate and turn in assignments program also offers high success, in feet desire to teach ments, having a bachelor's degree in a of high school second language with a online, CalStateTEACH does not hold according to Nancy Proclivo Director of Although regarded as "competitive specific single subject (ie. Literature and 'B" average, which has to be verified by class sessions online. Infeet,each stu- Student Services; "in excess of 80 perand hard to get into," by Paul Coffeh, Writing Studies) is important for con- official high school transcripts. CLAD is dent has to meet a total offiveman- cent ofthe teacher candidates get offered a former CSUSM credential student, sideration of admission. Students want- infused in the content of classes and also;,datory Saturdays, which gather in five jobs during or after completion of the CSUSM offers highly reputable Single ing to teach high school, but have no through student teaching experiences. differentregions:Los Angles, Fullerton, program" Pomona, Hayward, and Fresno. In addiSubject and Multiple Subject credentials. degree may take the SSAT and PRAXIS tion to meeting on Saturdays, students For more information on require exams and still be considered for admis- Cohorts There are approximately twelve requirewill be given textbooks, reading materi- ments, deadlines, and how to apply sion. Students completing state approved ments considered for admission into the California State University San als, and study guides to be completed. forthe credential program and interncredential program, but candidates may waiver programs, which is included in specific majors, are exemptfromtaking Marcos has agreatreputationwith school Upon completion ofthe program, the cre- ships contact the College of Educanot enter the program unless they have districts because of the way the creden- dential will be given by the CCTC (Cali- tion department at (760) 750-4277 a bachelor's degree or will have com- these exams. tial program operates. San Marcos uses fornia Commissions of Teacher Creden- located on the fourth floor of Univerpleted their undergraduate studies before sity HalL Applications and informathe "cohort" model where 25 students tialing). entering the program. Students who do Single Subject tion are also available online at http:// are teamed up throughout the program Full-time: 2 semesters not -have their degrees but can pass > However, CalStateTEACH is only www.csusmedu/COE/. Part-time: Summer to Summer (includes for a support system While teaching, the required state exams may also be candidates have the opportunity to keep available for Multiple Subject candifell and spring semesters) accepted into the program in contact with their befriended cohort dates. These candidates have to members for support in any situation be long-term substitutes or in Multiple Subject The credential program is arranged full time teaching positions. The so that teacher candidates take courses in Full-time: 2 semesters FORTHE AccordingtoNancyProclivo,"reten- CCTC will not issue a Multiple Part-time: 4 semesters teaching and learning in schools, discition of beginning teachers is a problem Subject Credential to applicants pline and interdisciplinary methods, and t OPINION Dear Editors: I would like to bring this to your attention and to all CSUSM students that as a DSS student with severe hearing impairment, I am provided with a real-time captioner (court reportes) to type up notesfcrmy classes here at CSUSM. I am distuibed tofindthat students would approach the real-time captioner torequestcopies ofthe notes because he or she missed cneornraedasses, A axiriingtoD^ real-time captioners are not allowed to give copies or send them via e-mail. ftistbestudert'siesp^^ all classes and takes his or her own class notes. Isuggestthatthe student ask a classmatefornotes. It is f get acquaintedwith tteirdassmates and esdiange phone numbers ande-mail addresses.When something comes up, thestudeat cancortact a dassmatefcrnotes orfcrany updatedclass information (e.g. assignments,readings,etc.). Therealtime ( zpfaxr is my ears andtransjator;theoiie who can hear phis take notes forme and translate what is being sakimdass. O ^onalwoctasiGns^ ^ students to copy my class notes because one student had t offy outofstatetoatteodaftm^ serious circumstances. -KarenJ.Simonieh Clarrification In the March 7,2000 issue of The Pride, the Editors would like to clarify that in the article "CSUSM and Grant Middle School GEAR UP for Kids" by Pride Stafil Writer Joni Miller, Tim Bills is the Program Coordinator for GEAR UP, and not the Director. Carolina Cardenas is the Director of ACCESS, the academic program which oversees GEAR UP, SASOP & Upward Bound. In the March 13, 2000 issue of The Pride, the edi tors would like to clarify information in Pride Staff Writer Amanda Bergara's article "The National Latino Research Center Benefits CSUSM Students, Faculty and Community". Concerning thefirstsentence ofthe article, the NLRC can only be considered "a major institution concerned with disseminating research throughout the country,'* according to Dr. Soriano, i.e. the NLRC could be considered a "hub" for providing information regarding nationwide research on Latino populations, but not for actual "nationwide research." 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The Pride Liter- C SU S AN M ARCOS C ALENDAR O F E VENTS Tuesday, March 21,2000 Women and Prisons Mary Jo Poole, Public Lecture and Video Presentation '12:00pm-1:30pm ACD 404 Wednesday, March 22,2000 A Choral of Women's Voices: Women's Poetry Dr. Sharon Elise, Cheryl Latife and Friends 12:00pm Dome Stage Ay! Carmela! (Subtitled film) nThe Latin World Understanding Student Association is hosting the second Hispanic Film Festival. The theme for this semesterfilmseries is "women". Discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Carlos von Son 4:00pm UH 101 Thursday, March 23,2000 Single Motherhood in Academia WMST 401 K Lecture by Prof. Leslie Yoder (southwestern College) 1:30pm-2:45pm FCB 103 Anime Showing 4:30pm - 10:00pm UH 100 Kick Off Spring Break 2000 Free Food, Entertainment, and Fun! This is a campus wide event sponsored by Peer Education and Support, ASI, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, Public Safety, and Greek Organizations. 10:00am - 3:00pm Founder's Plaza & Dome Stage Booths Information on Sexual Responsibility and Health, Alcohol Screening and Awareness, Physical Health Wellness and Skin Care 10:00am - 3:00pm DJ 10:00am-1:00pm S1BQ oon - 1:30pm 2N Entertainment 1:00pm-3:00pm Ourstory: The World in Partnership Perspective ^Public Lecture by Dr. Riane Eisler, Author of The Chalice and the Blade. 6:00pm ACD 102 RETIREMENT INSURANCE MUTUAL June H odges ary Supplement will be printed in the student newspaper before the end ofthe spring 2000 semester. Authors should avoid highly technical language, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be parenthetical. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 chancellor spring 2000 teaching credential transfer students https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/97513e87b48c38161f6d57eee4b4dad6.pdf 9cbbbe450753445132e226424f2cc12e PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ California State University, San Marcos Vol VII No. 24/Tuesday, April 04, 2000 G as P r i c e s P i n c h S t u d e n t B u d g e t s Adra Hallford PRIDE STAFF WRITER With gas prices hovering around two dollars a gallon, many students find it difficult to fill their tanks to get back and forth to school. "Gas prices have affected my driving habits," says Accounting majorAmy Joyce Hernandez, a Junior. "I now have to think before I go anywhere. I try to stay in town and get everything done in one trip... I'm hot going back ... that's two dollars!" Amy explains. "It cost me $34 to get gas and a car wash. I plan onflyingto Vegas now for Spring Break instead of driving. It's cheaper for me to fly," says Kurt Bussche, a Junior Computer Science major. Kurt was one of many students to alter or scale down their plans for Spring Break as students looked for ways to cope with rising gas prices. Student Kevin Lavin settled for a Friday of margaritas in an Old Town restaurant instead of his usual Spring Break vacation in Puerto Nuevo, Mexico because of gas prices. Kevin explains, "I live in Nothing Gets in the Way of Orange County and commute [to Spring Break? CSUSM] for work and school. No way could I have gone. Gas prices An almost eerie quietfilledthe are killing me. This thefirstSpring Dome as students avoided their Break down there I've missed in usual study and recreation spots for several years." more exotic Spring Break locations, or just stayed home to relax and study. Unocal 76 Case Study claims that even though national news headlines herald lower gas The manager ofthe local Unocal prices on the horizon because of 76 station, located at 102 East increases in OPEC crude Carmel just off of South Twin Oaks production, the vertical supply chain Valley Road next to the 78 freeway and high demand in the United ramps, recognizes that campus States has more of an impact on people frequent their station from the parking permits that hang from the rear view windows. Eric Mahan who has only managed the station for three months, expresses some frustration that their customers think they have a lot of control over gas prices, "Our mark-up is only $.05 to $. 10 per gallon of gas." Mahan is concerned that efforts intended to send a message to the big corporations, like "Gas Out" and not buying gas on Fridays, will hurt the smaller stations, like the one he manages, that serve smaller local markets. He stresses^"On top of what our suppliers charge us, we prices at the pump right now than have to pay 37.8 cents per gallon in OPEC's price per barrel. state and federal taxes. That's added to the cost of gas to the customer. Gas and Learn Then they pay .075 cents in sales Higher gas prices may have taxes on top of that. It's a tax on a tax." He goes on to say, "We're some educational value. Students all customers too. Whatever is are learning to evaluate their hurting everyone else is hurting us purchases and traveling choices too." Their prices start at $1.79 more closely. High gas prices have affected for Unleaded and go to $2.03 for more than Amy's habits, it h&s her Premium. Mahan disagrees that OPEC's thinking about how gas prices affect recent chokehold on the supply of large segments of the American crude oil is ultimately responsible buying public. She spent her Spring for the higher gas prices everyone Break doing research, specifically pays at the pump right now. He looking for a correlation between gas prices and auto purchasing decisions. HTM major Kenneth Ooi, a Senior, says, "We have made ourselves so dependent on gas. However much they raise the prices, we'll pay it. I 'm paying for my gas habit by thinking twice about where I go, it has forced me to carpool, and I give up luxuries because I'm spending all my money on gas." Ken Ooi explains how he copes, "I shop around for the lowest prices and by at the closest station. The Arco by Sycamore has it for $1.73." Junior Carissa Morales, a History major says gas prices benefited her scholastically during Spring Break, "I'm a commuter. Ten bucks in my tank Saturday, ten more on Sunday. I'm paying $1.98 a gallon. I have more time to study because I can't afford to go anywhere." When University Education Becomes "Remedial Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER dial education. This decrease caused tutor Alissa Edman, referring to the are admitted to the university. think there's a great potential for this a corresponding drop in thefiguresfor practice of giving students passing program to succeed." the entire system, officials said. The grades regardless ofperformance. "If Outreach Programs for Local High High schools are routinely send- SDSU admission policy may have they're not capable of passing, they Schools CSUSM's Role in Remedial Educaing students into the CSU system who adversely affected the CSUSM fig- shouldn't be moved up." tion? are unprepared to perform at the col- ures, Riehl said, when lesser-qualiBarsky pointed to efforts at lege level,figuresreleased in March fied students turned awayfromSDSU Low Performance on Assessment CSUSM to reach out to area high Eventually it is important that the showed. Nearly half of the freshmen came to the San Marcos campus. Tests schools to provide .more continuity need for remedial education at the who entered CSU in 1999 needed between high school curriculum, university be eliminated, Holt said. remedial instruction in English and Tough Transitions Incomingfreshmenare currently assessment tests, and university "It's less painful for everyone" when mathematics. Figures at CSUSM were evaluated for their ability to complete course work. The Collaborative Aca- the students gain the proper skills in slightly higher than the system "I think students are not being college course work using two tests, demic Preparation Initiative (CAPI), high school, she said. average. Although remediation rates taught the basic rules of writing in the English Placement Test (EPT), is an outreach program funded by C try to inpoint declined throughout the system, the high school," said a teacher in the and the Entry-Level Mathematics test a legislative grant and designed to singleritics oftenthe largepnumber oaf reason for need for remedial English instruction General Education Writing program, (ELM). The tests have no impact on improve the skills of high school stu- incoming freshmen who are unpreactually rose slightly at CSUSM. who asked not to be identified. "They admission, because they are admin- dents headed for the CSU. The proclasses. Administrators warned against are unprepared to read and write crit- istered after the students have been gram is currently serving five area pared for universityomplex iHowever, remediation is a c making assumptions based on slight ically." Riehl agreed as well, "The accepted to the university. There is a high schools in San Marcos, Vista, defies simple explanations, ssue that adminisstatisticalfluctuations."I'm skeptical writing skills of students are bad and question about "whether there is a dis- Carlsbad, and Temecula. trators insist. "It's more than just a of numbers without context," said getting worse." connect between what high schools But the CAPI program, which is headline," Riehl said. Richard Riehl, Executive Director "High schools are sending us stu- are teaching and the information we're still in its infancy, is not yet in a posi- Providing remedial education is a of Enrollment Services at CSUSM, dents who are not very well prepared," seeking on these tests," said David tion to offer suggestions about curric- costly endeavor for the CSU system, "They can be misleading." confirmed Rick Moore, Director of Barsky, Associate Vice President for ulum, according to Linda Holt, CAPI a process that critics say packs a Communications at CSUSM. Yet Academic Affairs and Programs at Director. "We're still investigating the double punch to the taxpayers, who Changes in Admission Standards at these students are receiving above CSUSM. "It's our job to remedy this problem," she said. "How can we help are paying for education at the high SDSU average grades in high school. Statis- problem so the students can complete students to be better prepared?" school level which is then repeated tics show the median GPA of 3.09 their course work." Barsky described the program at the university. Many people say Administrators pointed to recent for students needing remediation at According to administrators, 90 as a "collaborative effort" between the university has no place providing changes in enrollment criteria at San CSUSM. percent of thosefreshmenwho enter CSUSM and area primary and sec- remedial education at all. Diego State University as a factor Where exactly does the problem the university needing remedial edu- ondary schools which focuses on Barsky disagreed. that influenced the statistics both at he for students who graduate from cation complete those courses during preparing students to perform well charge to educate these "sWe have hae tudents," CSUSM and throughout the system. high school with a B average and theirfirstyear and are mainstreamed on assessment tests. Whether an said. "The question is, can we do our Because the overcrowded SDSU are unable to complete college-level into college level curriculum. But improvement in test scores will trans- job? Can we provide these students campus raised its admission standards course work? there is increasing pressure through- late into improved college success last year, it has seenasharp decrease in "It's because of social promo- out the CSU system, ana statewide, to skills, no one can say. But Riehl has with a college education? I think so." the number ofstudents needing reme- tion," stated CSUSM Writing Center address the issue before the students high hopes for the CAPI program. "I �Wendlingfromthe College of Education and Dr. Margaret Crowdes of the Sociology and Social Sciences Department. While learning can be difficult for many students, especially if the subject matter is complex or the class lasts for hours, for some students a class may be so interesting that it is over too quickly. The primary reason for this is the instrucVictoria B. Segall tor. PRIDE FEATURE EDITOR P If you have a professor whom out sWhenas rofessor Crrowdes found he w one of the ecipients she you believe has a fresh style of says she was astonished and grateteaching that has made an impact on ful. Her nominations came from a your learning environment, you may combination of groups of students consider placing a nomination for a s S him/her for CSUSM's Presidents wnd inndividual Ptudents. Ctudents ho ominated rofessor rowdes Awardfor Innovation in Teaching. emphasized the experiments, roleThe President's Awardfor Innorocess as vation in Teaching is given to a fac- playing andftheerseminar ipnnovative examples o h many ulty member every semester. Last eaching. year's recipients included Dr. Laura techniques intthe type of learning "It was President's Award for Innovation in Teaching ~ Cesar that they would apply to in life, rather than in tests and classrooms" says Professor Crowdes. A style she describes as a "general arrangement of collaboration and partnership between students and myself that we create in a learning space together" also helped students value one another's input and develop relationships with one another. Professor Crowdes says that each teacher has his or her own unique Style that works in the classroom. She credits the Sociology and Social Sciences Departments with what she describes as "a very supportive faculty and administration that are an important blessing for me." "Support counts a lot for me," says Professor Crowdes, "It makes me less scared to try stuff." She says this award has encouraged her to use her same techniques in the classroom and to include E. more student participation to make her teaching even better. Professor Crowdes stated, "I really love and appreciate students who did this. I'm really there for them." The President's award recognizes and rewards faculty members who "introduce new and innovative techniques, methodologies, exercises, methods of delivery or use of technology in teaching, that engage students and produce a significant impact on their ability to learn and retain knowledge." All current faculty are eligible and only currently enrolled students are eligible to nominate faculty members. Students submit a letter of nomination that discusses the innovation in teaching (i.e. What was new or different about the teaching, methodology, techniques, etc.?) and how the innovation helped the student learn and retain the lesson. A nomination committee (consisting of two current students from ASI, one faculty member chosen by the Academic Senate, and an individual appointed by the President) reviews the nominations. The nomination committee will choose at least two candidates and give their recommendations to the President, who will make thefinalselection. The deadline for students to turn in their nominations i s set for April 17,2000, and the award announcement is set for May 19,2000, during commencement. To find out more information on nominations for the President's Award for Innovation in Teaching, contact the ASI office in Commons 203 or at #(760) 750-4990. Chavez A Lergara of L eadership, S acrifice and I nspiration workers'rights, andeducation/ egacy Amanda B grant Chavez served as the CSO national director from .the 1950s to early 1960s, yet his dream was to Hundreds pass him daily, the form an organization to improve pay bronzed figure of a man standing and working conditions for farm at the top of the stairs leading to University Hall. These words are inscribed beneath him: Si Se Puede. It Can Be Done. What is it that can be done? Anything, if onefightsfor what is just, with mind and spirit, according to Cesar Estrada Chavez. PRIDE STAFF WRITER develop their own union. The hopeful spirit of NFWA members cultivated and sustained the movement for farm workers' rights. "With spirit like t hat... we had to win. No C£sar E. Chavez is most commonly remembered for leadingihe battle for better working conditions for migrant farm workers. Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the first successful farm workers union in U.S. history, the United Farm Workers Union (UFW). His leadership and organizing accomplishments reach far beyond this. Chavez was born March 31, 1927 on a small farm, homesteaded by his grandfather in the 1880s, near :Yuma, Arizona. The family lost their •land during the Depression years and as a result, Chavez began work as a migrant farm worker at the age of ten. He eventually left school after the eighth grade to help support his family. Chavez lived with thousands of displaced families, migrating throughout the southwestern workers. Migrant farm workers were U.S., working in fields and vine- a source of cheap labor and the yards. key to growers' profits. The workers were paid wages below the miniChavez served in the U.S. Navy mum, worked sunrise to sunset, and for six years and served in the west- lived in camps without toilets or ern pacific during World War II. other facilities. Because the CSO Afterwards, he met Helen Fabelo wouldn't commit to farm worker while working in vineyards in organizing, Chavez resigned from Delano, California. They married in hisfirstregular paying job. 1948 and settled in the east San Jose barrio (neighborhood) named Sal Si CMvez believed in personal sacPuedes (or "Get Out if you Can"). rifice and service to others. He visualized a united farm workers union In 1952, Chavez met Fred Ross, and committed to making this vision an organizer for the Community Ser- realized. He and his family moved vice Organization (CSO), a neigh- to Delano, where he organized the borhood based self-help group. National Farm Workers Association Within a month, Ch&vez was a full- (NFWA). time organizer with the CSO. He coordinated voter registration drives Chavez traveled to California and organized new CSO chapters farm communities and organized throughout California and Arizona. members. Families joined the moveCMvez battled against economic ment and paid dues long before and racial discrimination directed at there was hope of winmng^any labor Chicanos. contracts. Fathers and mothers gave money from their food budgets to Robert F. Kennedy flew to California to be with him when he ended skills training. his fast, later calling Chavez, "One Cesar Chavez' birthday came of the heroicfiguresof our time." and went last week, but his work By 1970, most table grape grow- remains recognized and still in ers had signed contracts with the effect. His life is an example of UFW, but they feared the UFW's what dedication and sacrifice can solidarity and increasing influence. accomplish without wealth or politIn turn, growers' signed contracts ical power. He believed: with the Teamsters, thus limiting UFW power. In 1973, farm workers *Jn this world it is pos(not only those of Latino descent) sible to achieve great walked out of the fields in protest. material wealth, to live Growers were then forced to support an opulent life. California Governor Jerry Brown's But a life built upon collective bargaining law for farm those things alone workers, the 1975 Agricultural leaves a shallow Labor Restrictions Act. legacy. In the end we will be In 1977, the UFW and the Teamjudged on other stansters reached an agreement regarddards. " ing union control of farm workers. By the 1980's, tens of thousands (Biographical information provided of farm workers worked with UFW by UCLA's Cesar E. CMvez Webcontracts, and received higher pay, site, Knowledge an Adventure Inc., family health coverage and pension the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, the benefits. Despite the UFW's suc- AFL-CIO and UFW) cess, Chavez' pay did not exceed $5000 per year. Bibliography: In 1984, Chavez called for another grape boycott because California, u overnor G DeuPAUL BLANCHARD/r/ffi PRIDE kmejian,nder Got enforceeorgeFarm did n the force on earth could Stop us," said Labor Law. Chavez went on a "Fast Chavez. for Life" for 36 days to protest the pesticide poisoning of farm workers In September 1965, the NFWA and their children. had 1200 member families and joined forces with a union sponsored In 1991, Mexico presented by the American Federation ofLabor Chavez with the Aguila Aztec (Aztec and Congress of Industrial Orga- Eagle), the highest award given to nizations (AFL-CIO). The union those of Mexican heritage who have became the United Farm Workers made major contributions outside of Union (UFW) and striked against Mexico. In 1994, a year after he died major grape growers in Delano. in his sleep at age 66, Chavez was CMvez led a 5 year strike-boycott, awarded the Presidential Medal of rallying millions of supporters. He Freedom, the highest civilian honor gained national support from stu- in the United States. President Clindents, consumers, other unions and ton presented this award to Helen church groups. A Louis Harris Poll Fabelo Chavez and her children. showed that 17 million Americans were honoring the grape boycott. The UFW continues today, along with the AFL-CIO, negotiatThe UFW's principals were ing contracts for farm workers. CuradoptedfromMahatma Ghandi and rent issues affecting farm workers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. where include unequal pay and benefits for strikers took a pledge of non-vio- female workers, affordable childlence. Chavez reaffirmed his com- care, aid for pesticide poisoning of mitment to non-violence by fasting workers and their families, governfor 25 days. The late U.S. senator ment review of pesticide use, immi1 Day, Mark. Forty Acres: Cesar Chavez and the farm workers. New York: Praeger, 1971. Fodell, Beverly. Cesar Chavez and the UnitedFarm Workers: A Selective Bibliography. Detroft: Wayne State University Press, 1974. Fusco, Paul. La Causa: the California Grape Strike. New York: Collier Books, 1970. Goodwin, David. Great Lives: Cesar Chavez, Hope for the people. New York, NY: Fawcett Columbine, 1991. Griswold del Castillo, Richard & Richard A. Garcia. Cesar Chavez: a triumph of spirit. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1995. Levy, Jacques E. Cesar Chavez: Autobiography of La Causa. New York: Norton, 1975. Matthiessen, Peter. Sal Si Puedes: Cesar Chavez and the New American Revolution. New York: Random House, 1969. Ross, Fred. Conquering Goliath: Cesar Chavez at the beginning. Keene: United Farm Workers: Distributed by El Taller Grafico, 1989. Taylor, Ronald B. Chavez and the Farm workers. 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It stars a dying Lee-lee Sobieski, (who recently starred in the — \ TV movie of Joan of Arc) and spoiled Sonia Gutierrez age females can appreciate the numerous shots of a PRIDE STAFF WRITER shirtless Klein. After they are unable to deny their attraction for one another any longer, the movie (and Samantha's knee) twist and take us into a brave new world of teen dramas. Their love must brave her cancer as she struggles to survive. Many moments were too dramatic for my taste, but ^ — " the underlying draw o f / j j l f i r s t love w a s / . jtf^^SIHiH^HBli, \ magpdh cuts offl admonil eventual and Johi film lac whose * true de< boxing Chris b 0xing^|| Klein ( sensitive jock in American Pie) as two youth learning thatfirstlove is never easy. Samantha (Sobieski) lives a happy life in her small town. She works at her mom's diner and dates her loving -boyfriend Jasper (actor Josh Hartnett from The Faculty). Then the cute, rich Kelley (Klein) comes to town and sweeps her off her feet. Unfortunately, Kelley and Jasper succeed only in destroying her family's diner. So sets off the love triangle destined to send mostfifteen-year-oldgirl A lthough the passion between Klein and Sobeiskifeltabit forced, each still beautifully act their parts. Here on Earth wasfilmedin Minnesota and the backdrop of forest provides a magnificent setting. Robert Frost's words, "swinger of birches" echoed through thefilmas a way to force the symbolism of the youthful zest for life provided by Samantha. The MPAA rates Here on Earth, PG-13 for some sensuality and thematic elements. It runs approximately 99 minutes. ^ T' ior his If J th humanizing SL hisfilmas a s< p j f i l l h isiffl p sionfonj^H f ^S Mfuries ^o faJ ^ixed mi smatch K he is in the ring h ^ Ortega's b roken.^ [three sons, S onrr^H jms and sHps globe toi t; |g sport. If|fstead, v iegj I discoml r t Love id p himself ak a mere sigjj | s fliis sons cs ers bring! about s evw son, Jimm|l lifton C m igp&z w ha| screen debj wesome Joodecf t High Fidelity Movie Review Kimberly Valentini PRIDE STAFF WRITER High Fidelity, the new comedy from Touchstone Pictures, attempts to answer the question: "What came first, the music or the misery? Do I listen to pop music because I am miserable or am I miserable because I listen to pop music?" Rob Gordon (John Cusack from Say Anything and Gross Point Blank), the owner ofChampion Records, a vintage record store, would be on top of the world exploring his "Top Five" else. And,finallythere was Jackie Aldon. She was Lists on every subject under the sun. just afling,thrown in the list so that Laura, the true One exception: his girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle), has just dumped him for Ian (Tim Robbins numberfive,could be thrown out of her position. from Arlington Road and Nothing to Loose), a long When remembering his relationships gone haired, patchouli smelling, postmodern, conflict wrong does not answer his questions, Rob decides to seek out each ex-girlfriend and ask each one resolution therapist. Addressing his viewers, Rob remembers his of them why they left. Eventually Rob uncovers 'Top Five Breakups" in an attempt to not only figure the secret of love: it is about commitment, not just out why he is "doomed to be left and rejected", but between a man and a woman, but commitment with life, and love is not simply making yourself or also how to get Laura back. At age fourteen, there was the six-hour the other person happy. Love is about making each relationship with Alison Ashmore that ended when other happy together.' H[igh Fidelity runs a little long at 120 minutes, she went for Kevin Banister. Then there was the nice girl, Penny Hardwick (Joelle CarterfromThe but has enough laughs to keep viewers entertained. Horse Whisperer), but Rob was only interested in Rob's two employees Dick (Todd Louiso from her breasts and she was not willing to give them Jerry Maguire) and Barry (Jack BlackfromMars Attacks and the lead singer ofTenacious D.) provide up. During his sophomore year in college Rob was the comic relief that keeps the action going. Also, with Charlie Nicholson (Catherine Zeta-Jones from cameosfromLisa Bonet (The Cosby Show), Joan Entrapment and The Haunting), but she was too Cusack (Say Anything and Nine Months), Sarah perfect and out of Rob's league. For two years Gilbert (Roseanne and Light it Up) and even Bruce Rob was convinced Charlie would leave him for Springsteen keep the attentive viewers interested. Rated R for a lot of four-letter words, Rob someone more glamorous and she did. On the rebound Rob falls for Sarah (Lili Taylor Gordon of High Fidelity is the typical role for John form Say Anything and The Haunting) who is also Cusack, the love torn, wannabe good guy, fumbling on the rebound. Frightened of being left alone for fool. High Fidelity is definitely worth watching the rest oftheir lives at the age of 26, Sarah and Rob once if you are looking for a quick cheep laugh find comfort with each other until Sarah breaks because it has plenty, but unfortunately, the end the only rule of the relationship andfindssomeone does not leave you wanting more. ROMEO MUST PIE Brian Fisher PRIDE STAFF WRITER Jet Li, star of Black Mask, Lethal Weapon 4 and Fist of Legend, returns to American theaters in his latest film dubbed Romeo Must Die. Jet Li plays Han Sing, a respected and accomplished ex-cop wrongly imprisoned in a Hong Kong jail. When he learns of his brother Po's murder (played by Jon Kit Lee), it is only a matter of time before he reaches the coastlfne of America. The film also stars DMX (Silk), Russel Wong (Kai Sing), Isaiah Washington (Mac), and Aaliyah (Trish O'day). Romeo Must Die, directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, is entirely structured around an exchange of revenge, deception and betrayal. Although it would seem that the film would have little humor (given its themes), it calls for more laughing See ROMEO Pg.5 �ROMEO Cont. From Pg. 4 and comical dialogue as opposed to "edge of your seat" action and suspense. African-American and Asian families are constantly feuding over precious waterfront land in Oakland. Two gangs, bound by conflict and greed, wiirdo anything to secure yet another piece of the waterfront market. However, when Asian crime boss Ch'u Sing's (played by Henry O) son Po is killed, revenge is inevitable. A n E vening w ith M aya A ngelou Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER "Poetry puts starch into your backbone," according to poet Dr. Maya Angelou. Angelou sang and read poetry at Cox arena in San Diego, Friday night, March 17. There are too many people willing to accept racial slurs, according to Angelou. Action sequences provide eyepopping visuals of complex and detailed acrobatic martial arts. Much of the martial art techniques and fighting methods seem unrealistic and exaggerated. For If she is in a room example, Jet Li and Russel Wong where someone uses the fight with seemingly zero gravity "n word" she will get up effects, causing the f ilm to have a and leave, even if the very "Hollywood" feel. person says it doesn't matter because they are A relatively new style of black. "It does matter," computer graphic enhancement said Angelou. She doesn't revives the movie from the care which race slurs are unrealistic flaws a n4 makes the directed toward, Angelou action scenes more interesting (or will not allow them gruesome) to watch. With the aid of because they only contribcomputers, a x-ray type view of the ute to tension between difaction is shown. For example, when ferent races. a limb (such as an arm) is broken from a powerful blow, a detailed Angelou began the visual of the bone is displayed as evening singing blues it breaks in two. In addition, when style, "if I were a compierced by a sharp object, a detailed poser." She spoke about visual of the person's affected vital her passion for poetry the organ is shown. need to help people. A fter Angelou read a poem at The film incorporates slapstick President Clinton's inauhumor, making the dialogue very guration, she was asked corny at times. But the onc-liners to write a poem for the and redundant puns add different United Nations 50th annitwists to the aging themes and versary. repetitive diction commonly seen in action films. Having a limited "A Brave and Startling grasp on the English language, Jet Truth," focuses on nations Li has very little English dialogue coming together and healand spends more time fighting than ing wounds f rom the past. talking. Much of his "dialogue" is "When we come to" this expressed through broken English, truth, "we are the miracufacial expressions, and body lous, the true wonders of language. This adds a unique aspect this world." Angelou has to his character, making Han more lived in several different mysterious and intriguing. states, including North Carolina and currently The soundtrack for Romeo California, but she has also Must Die includes excerpts from lived in A frican countries Aaliyah w/ DMX "Come Back in like Ghana. One Piece", Destiny's Child "Perfect Man", Ginuwine "Simply Angelou also shared Irresistible", Mack 10 "Thugs" and many stories from her permuch more. From the fast beats of sonal life. A fter being rap and hard-hitting bass melodies raped at the age of seven, of hip-hop, Romeo Must Die the rapist was found dead. delivers a complementary sound Angelou thought that her mixture fitting for every scene. "words killed him," so she stopped speaking until age When leaving the theater, many 14. During her years of people could be se§n mimicking being mute she read poetry action sequences from the movie, and memorized several jumping around and kicking walls. poems. I was almost inspired to participate, but found myself inadequately flexible and much too limited by gravity. Romeo Must Die was an "experience" to watch. Jet Li has pulled off yet another action packed gem. However, for those of us who would like to see more of Jet Li and who are not so easily impressed by Hollywood's "blinding" special effects, Fist of Legend would be a wiser and (currently) cheaper way to go. Edgar Allen Pqe is one of Angelou's % favorite poets, and she loves to read his poems out loud. "Poems are meant to be spoken, not only read," said Angelou. She then spoke from memory Poe's "Raven." Angelou's voice was deep and soothing as she began "Raven," but the reading soon turned into a rendition of "Raven" as a rap song. The audience laughed as she began to strut to her song. ( DeeCtna CJ Melanie Addington PRIDE STAFF WRITER At the Thursday, March 9,2000 premiere of the Meeting Grace concert house in Golden Hills, forty fans enjoyed coffee and homemade desserts while they listened to the music of Dead Rock West, Berkley Hart (last year's winner of the New Folk Songwriter Competition in Texas), and Gregory Page. Softly lit candles scattered throughout the room provided ample light. Chairs gently set on the woodenfloorsprovided a perfect view to the corner of the room that was set aside as the stage. Atfirsttensionfilledthe room because, for many, a concert in someone's home was a new experience. Lizzie Wann, creator of Meeting Grace and owner of the home, warmly welcomed the guests. Laughter f rom the audience was common throughout the evening; Angelou states that her "poetry is actually touching people and making a difference." She told a touching story about her son having surgery after going into organ failure. Angelou received a call from her son after visiting him in the hospital. He asked her to read "Recovery," which Angelou often read to her son when he was a child, and that she in turn read for the audience. When she finished reading it to her son over the phone, he told her she "forgot a verse," so they recited the poem together. When they f inished, her son thanked her because he had j ust had 190 stitches taken out as they recited the poem together. Angelou 'ended the evening with a poem about women being phenomenal. Again she made the audience laugh as she gave a short rant on how wonderful women are, "not to discount that men are phenomenal, but you men have to write your own poem." Angelou gave a dignified bow as she left the stage and carefully walked off the steps of the stage. The audience gave her a standing ovation and an audience member said, "I wish this was a concert so she would come back for an encore." On the Meeting Grace T-shirts, Lizzie Wann quotes Woodie Guthrie, an infamous folk singer, to try and explain the reason for house concerts. Guthrie says, "I am out to sing the songs that make you take pride in yourself and in your work. I could hire out to the other side, the big money side, and get several dollars every week just to quit singing my own kind of songs and to sing the kind that knock you down still farther and the ones that poke fun at you even more and the ones that make you think you've not any sense at all. But I decided a long time ago that I'd starve to death before I'd sing any such songs as that. The radio waves... are already loaded down and running over with such no good songs as that anyhow." Playing a mix of covers and his own works, Gregory Page easily slipped into the storyteller role as each song unfolded a different part of his musical genius. With songs like, Jimmy Page's "Going to California," the crowd swayed in time with the guitar. "Buffalo Hunters," sang with Frank Drennen, was upbeat but the words stabbed at the heart of our nation's darker history. Page's soft, soulful voice filled the room with passionate longing—I was mesmerized by its beauty, and yet imperfection as well. Afterwards, sipping coffefe and buying Music for Mortals, the new Page cd, I asked him where he gets his ideas. He said that they don't come often enough but justfrom"ya know" as he shrugged with the humility of a true artist. As other writers before me have said, this is one star destined to light up the sky with his brilliance. Berkley Hart's songs were primarily country, but their use of a Djembe (African) drum was beautiful and hit right into my heart. Their final song came with fair warning to "grab tissues now!" "Barrel of Rain" is the most beautiful melody about sorrow and despair of true, everlasting love. It touched all of us as we silently stared in anguish as they played on. At the beginning of the night, the crowd was able to relax and enjoy the harmonization of Dead Rock West. Their highlight was a song titled "Lust, Flesh and Pride/' in the style of Indigo Girls. Wasserman sang the lead in a strong but timid voice. Themes of love, sex, and all the metaphors in between provided this song with quite a bit of heart. Dead Rock West are poignant, American folks and their music follows suit. Somehow every slight technical mistake made the entire show down to earth. Lights and smoke and electric everything has become so commonplace that to be able to sit down with a small crowd and just relax to some quiet acoustic music refreshed my spirit. In between songs, the banter between musicians was light and easy going butfilledwith enough dry humor that the crowd roared with laughter. Another fan, David Randle stated, "I am going to be telling everyone I know about your wonderful venue. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality and generous spirit to do all of this for the music community." Meeting Grace will continually run concerts every six weeks. Eve Selis performs next on April 27th. Tickets are ten dollars and include coffee and dessert. If great music in a relaxing atmosphere is your idea of a great night, you can contact Lizzie Wann for tickets. Online: http://www.meetinggrace.com Meeting Grace Hotline: 619-525-7967 Meeting Grace Snail Mail: PO Box 620127, San Diego CA 92162 �6®uesday, April 04, 2000 ; Wyt $rtbe A C h o r s U o f " Woiwe&'s Voices Photos by Stephanie Sullivan for the Pride Guest poets Dr. Sharon Elise, Cheryl Latif and friends at their noontime performance on Wednesday March 22 in honor of Women's Herstory Month at CSUSM. B itch-Bitch-Bitch J. Jirard Patmon Bitchers of CSUSM unite! It is time my fellow bitch-o-holics to join together in dysfunctional solidarity. Let us be one with the spirit of the bitch. We bitch therefore we are! We endure 78 east from San Marcos Blvd to Nordhal, we have suffered through the 15 south connector and the 78, we are chastened by the 15 north and the 78 west connector in the mornings, tormented by the "triangle", browbeaten on the way to the airport during any holiday, assaulted by poor parking spaces everywhere but specifically at CSUSM, incensed by the Dome food, outraged by textbook prices, flabbergasted by long lines, shocked and appalled with bad haircuts, enraged by dirty dishes in the sink, disgruntled with unresponsive lovers, bewildered by lack of monetary stability, hateful of Republicans and Democrats, shell-shocked about gas prices, pissed off about promptness of food and beverage delivery at eating establishments. We bitch about how much we bitch, how slow the Internet is moving, about apathetic students, apathetic professors, apathetic administrators, walking up stairs, library services, proposition you name it! I am a Jedi knight of bitching, I have trained diligently, spent hours upon hours practicing with one of the most prolific bitchers known to man; my mother. I am primed, tuned and ready to bitch. So when I read fellow bitchers' comments about the Cashiers Office I came to the stark realization; bitchers of today are bitching just to bitch. My fellow bitcher, do you think Paula Cameron, Tanya Calienta, Teressa Romero and Alma McFarland have anything to do with the price of parking pennits, YOUR late fee or any other frivolous bitch? These individuals are respectful, efficient, and friendly, considering they deal with you on a daily basis. I wonder how much bitching you or your bitching cohort would do if you worked on this campus and had to deal with asinine UNINFORMED bitchers like yourself? So as you BITCH about the Cashiers office ask yourself these questions: are you involved with voting in all arenas: School, Local, State, Federal? Also ask yourself: what are you doing to change things? Or are you running your mouth and needlessly wasting air just to hear yourself bitch? My suggestion to anyone who has any great ideas how to run a department at CSUSM, go work or intern there and see if your attitude doesn't change. Some things suck in life: traffic, lovers, gas prices etc... These things can be dealt with on a more positive note. Plus I am sick of hearing you bitch and I am sick of tolerating my own bitching because no one wants to hear it. OPINION a rose/By any other name would smell as the rules) . What good would that be? Why Dear Editors: sweet." Well, he was wrong. The chang- do they label things incorrectly? Are they In the past, you have printed many an ing of the title of "Parking Enforcement afraid that we mightfindout what they article gavaging us, your readers, with the Officers" to "Parking Services Represen- really do? The correct title of this orgaprodigious accomplishments of CSUSM. tatives" is a cowardly attempt at trying nization would be OTMSTYPCANBAR However, most of us choked on this last to hide the real function of this occupa- (pronounced ot-mis-tip-can-bar), or the tion; which is indeed to give tickets. Does Organization to Make Sure That Your article about parking services. First of all, as a news-reporting plat- "Parking Services" actually believe that Parked Correctly And Not Breaking Any form, it is your duty to non-tendentiously the student body is stupid enough not to Rules, and they should patrol for violapresent the goings on of the University. associate the new name with the old faces? tions. We need to call things what they This means that when youfindsomething Do they think a new name will make really are, because if we don't then we're going on that you know is a "crock," it us more receptive when we get a ticket being lied to, or are lying to ourselves. If is your duty to call it what it is, even for parking somewhere we shouldn't have we have to mask the activities of "Parking if it means stepping on the toes off one (because we are late for class and there Services", an organization that is suppose of the schools organizations. Now since are zero parking spaces available because edly here to help us, we should ask ouryou have not done this, I have taken it there aren't enough)? Do they think that selves why, because there is something upon myself as a member of the student the new name will make us walk into the wrong. I have been at this school for nearly body to write you and tell you that the so- processing center with head held high, called "Improvements" of "Parking Ser- and smile affixed when we pay the ticket, two years, and I am very proud to be vices" are not only a "crock," but a waste because we know that there not there to here. However, one major function of a of time and money as well. Now let me enforce, but to "patrol for compliance?" university is to prepare people to enter If they do believe any of this, then maybe the world. Covering up poor decisions, tell you why. The purchase of the golf cart for the they should be taking some classes here. and actions with euphemisms does not First of all, the term "Parking Ser- do this. As I have aforementioned, we transportation of students has the dubious honor of making my "Top Ten Ways vices" is misleading. A service, as defined need to call things what they are so that to Waste My Tuition" list (others include by Webster's Dictionary is "the perfor- we know what effect they have. I agree the purchasing of doughnuts for elemen- mance of labor for the benefit of another." with "Parking Services" in the context tary school students, and the Christmas I don't know about anybody else, but that they do need to do something, but bonuses of ASI officers). The last thing "Parking Services" has done nothing for that something is not to lie to the student that this school needs to be spending me but give me tickets, and take my 62 body. There is no shame I canfindwith money on is a golfcart. How many people dollars for my parking pass. Were they the function of giving tickets, as long a day make use of the parking lot shut- really trying to be "Parking Services", as the rules are constant, unabused, and tle? Maybe 15, 16? So to accommodate they would valet park my car for me in well known. It is a necessary and diffithese 16 people we have not only pro- the mornings, or maybe wash it. Also the cult service, and the officers carry out vided two eight-seater vans, but now a powder blue colored golf shirts do not their duties as well as can be expected. golf cart as well. Why don't we take that abate the anger of a recent recipient of a If "Parking Services" feels it needs t a money and spend it on...say...education? ticket, but serve only to make the officers change, then it should ask the students how. For we are the ones who receive Maybe lower the prices of some books? more visible to drivers. Expand the computer lab? Create a phys- Secondly, these officers are not the "service", and should be able to regics major? Alternatively, if the School "patrolling for enforcement", or "com- ulate it. My suggestion would be that if insists on using the money for parking pliance!" If they are then they aren't "Parking Services" really wants to change services (and not on education), why not doing their jobs. Patrolling for enforce- for the better, and be a true parking serdo something that would benefit 100% ment would mean that they would be vice, that it should lobby the adminisof the present and future students, and walking around searching for somebody tration, alongside the students, for more BUILD MORE PARKING SPACES! I telling somebody else to do something and better quality parking. This would know that this is a revolutionary idea that (patrolling for an enforcement) . And how ease the pressures on the students to find may be ahead of its time, but when people do you enforce parking? Stop someone parking (because there would be more are driving 5 miles to school, and are in the middle of the road and force him of it), and on the officers (who get dirty forced to park one mile away from the or her to park? Patrolling for compliance looks for giving out so many tickets). classroom, it should be considered. would mean that they are walking around That indeed would be a true service. 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The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6111 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �Riane Eisler Shares Partnership Perspectives Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER Dr. Riane Eisler gazed out at a mostly female audience and expressed her amazement that she was there at all. Just a few hundred years ago, the author, her books, and the audience all would have been burned for even considering her ideas. Although things have changed considerably, she said, our society is still modeled on a "dominator model," one in which everything is based on "superiority or inferiority, controlling or being controlled/' Dr. Eisler, a noted author, speaker, and cultural historian, presented "Our Story: The World From a Partnership Perspective" at CSUSM on Thursday* March 23 as part of Women's Herstory Month. The author of Sacred Pleasures and The Chalice and the Blade shared observations based on three decades of "reexamining our past, our present, and the possibility for our future." We dismiss earlier, equitable societies as primitive, she said, and insist on applying the dominator model to everything else. "Ifit wasn't patriarchy it must be matriarchy," she said. "Aren't these just two sides of the same dominator model?" . Eisler challenged the audience to question entrenched belief systems and use "caring, creativity, and our enormous capacity for love," qualities she says are unique to dants more than we pay child care human beings, to create a "partner- workers," she said. However, as long ship model" as childcare is regarded as "womEisler, who escaped from Austria en's work," this imbalance will conduring the Nazi occupation, stated tinue. that "partnership does not mean Eisler finds it peculiar that we working together, 'cooperation.' I think of issues that impact "the life was almost killed by the Nazis work- and death of half of humanity as ing together." Instead she proposed women's issues" What we refer to partnership as "a type of relation- as "women's issues" are "central to ship, a system of belief and values." everything about our society," Eisler Eisler suggested areexamination said. "I'm suggesting more balanced of the history curriculum taught to narratives." our children. It should include things Eisler called on the audience to outside of the dominator model such have the "spiritual courage" to proas the history of passive resistance, mote change and to tear down the the fight against child labor, and divisions which separate us as a socithe development of family planning, ety in order to work together. "It's not Eisler said. about men against women or women We also need to reconsider our against men. 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Read them carefully before you invest or send money. O 2000 TIAA-CREF 1/00. �CSU SAN MARCOS dJSNDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, April 5, 2000 Heading East Exhibit A traveling photo exhibit celebrating California's Asian Pacific population. Presented in partnership with the California State Library. A web site provides images and text from the exhibit, as well as links to related educational web pages, a resource list and an on-line curriculum guide for teachers and students. The address is http:// visconL^)anetQrg/-jieadeast Exhibit runs throughApril 28 in the Library Internships and Special Education, as well as two Distinguished Teachers in residence sharing there experience with us. 12:30pm University Hall 440 Events Scheduled for Next Week: Tuesday, April 11,2000 TEACHER CAREER FAIR Take advantage of the Teacher Career Fair presented by the Career & Assessment Center. For thpse of you looking for teaching positions, this Thursday, April 5,2000 will be the place to be. For a list of school disJapanese Animation tricts, visit the web site Anime Project Alliance http://www.csusm. edu/ 4 :30pm- 10:00pm CAC/educfair.htm ACD102 2:00pm - 5:00pm San Marcos Community Friday, April 7,2000 Center Future Educators Club Wednesday, April 12, Meeting 2000 The checklist for the Credential Program appli- Library Book Sale cation will be available. Used books on a variety of We will have guest speak- subjects available at very ers discussing topics on affordable prices. 8:30am - 3:00pm Library Courtyard Thursday, April 13, 2000 JOB FAIR 2000 Co-sponsored by the Career and Assessment Center, the North County Times, and MP3.com, and anticipating over 100 employers along with exhibits and workshops. The job fair is open to CSUSM students and the general public. Please call 760-750-4900 for more information or go to the Career and Assessment Center in Craven Hall 4201. 10:00am -2:00pm Founders Plaza Students distributed free samples of sun screen protection on Thursday, March 23, for CSUSM's "Kick O ffspring Break 2000". The event was sponsored by Peer Education and Support, ASI, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, Public Safety, and Greek Organizations. Celebrating Your College Success mmrn?' GOWNS fcnnoui* Mark your calendars now, because Gradfest i s just around the comer. April 11-12,2000 9 :30am- 7 ;00pm U NIVERSITY ST O R E � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>1999-2000</h2> Description An account of the resource The tenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Cesar Chavez gas prices remedial education spring 2000 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/ecdbfbfbcc7402f50a5feb4bb5876067.pdf 9b621724409b03d658c8709bcf33bc08 PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ Kinko's Founder Pledges Support for On-Campus Child Care AdraHallford PRIDE STAFF WRITER Retiring Kinko's founder Paul Orfalea visited the campus onMarch 23 and 24 as a guest of the College of Business to renew a relationship that began during CSUSM President Bill Stacey's term and to present his seminar "Love, Work and Play". Orfalea voiced his desire to donate a child care center to California State University San Marcos in visits with campus dignitaries and reporters. "That's my cause," Orfalea stated, and also noted that he has donated child care centers to other colleges and universities, Orfalea likes to think that it was his ability to notice what others overlooked, or not bothered to understand, that has given him the edge in business. Orfalea has built a small student-service copy center into a chain of more than one thousand stores located around the world. After years of heading Kinko's, Paul Orfalea says he is ready to hang up his CEO hat, and share his hard won success with others. See ORFALEA Pg. 5 IN THIS ISSUE Brakebill Award Recepient, Job Fair 2000, Preview Day. California State University, San Marcos Vol v n No. 25/Tuesday, April 11, 2000 Grievances Addressed in Adjunct Faculty Meeting Marginalization of Adjunct Faculty Andrea Cavanaugh Studies, concurred. She shares an adjuncts. "They should be shared by office with a single phone line and all faculty," said Colleen Moss, an voice mailbox with eight other adjunct professor of psychology. Adjunct faculty and department adjunct faculty with a combined Other adjuncts described the heads met on Wednesday, April 5, total ofmore than one thousand stu- lack privacy. There are no locking to discuss adjuncts' cramped quar- dents. She described meetings with storage facilities for shared open ters, lack of appropriate phone and distraught students interrupted by cubicles. "Security has vanished," voice mail services, lack of privacy callers for other adjuncts who want said Alastair Milne, an adjunct Proand space to store materials, and to her to take a message. fessor ofComputer Science, describdiscuss scheduling issues. "It's an untenable [situation] for ing how he must carry all of his Part-time faculty share a single a teacher," Marshall said. belongings with him the entire time office or cubicle with as many as thir- Many ofthose who attended the he is on campus. teen other instructors, said adjuncts meeting said that both students and Rocha and Worden discussed to College of Arts and Sciences adjuncts avoid office hours rather possible solutions to issues of priDean Victor Rocha and Associate than submit to cramped conditions vacy and security, such as multiDeanPat Worden. with no privacy. "It hurts because line phones with individual voiceAccording to Rocha, office [teachers] are not available for stu- mail boxes and locking cabinets for issues will become even more press- dents," said Chelle Boehning, Com- each person using the office. Other ing in the near future because "over puter Science Department Chair. 'suggestions were better signs which the next two or three years, the uni- Others worried about the more clearly advise students ofoffice versity will experience very serious impression on students. "Why is hours, and some kind of office beauspace challenges," although, he said, this person not available?" Bennett tification program. "There should be those challenges "will be alleviated" asked. "It makes them look like some sense of personality," Bennett when the new buildings are com- flakes." said, "even if it's not the personality pleted, which is anticipated in Spring "I think it creates a very unpro- of the occupant." 2003. fessional situation," Bennett said. Rocha assured all who attended "It's going to get tougher before Another issue is classes held the meeting that their concerns it gets better," Rocha said. during off-peak hours such as eve- would be addressed. "You should be Privacy was a major concern nings, early mornings, and week- clear about your importance to this for both adjuncts and departments. ends. Such classes are expected to university," Rocha said. "Without "The lack of telephone privacy is increase as the university attempts to your work, the university wouldn't scandalous," said Vivienne Bennett, cope with overcrowding issues. His- be what it is." Liberal Studies Department Chair. tory Department Chair Patty Seleski Madeleine Marshall, Adjunct expressed a concern where most offProfessor of Literature and Writing peak classes would be assigned to PRIDE STAFF WRITER Andrea Cavanaugh PRIDE STAFF WRITER Everyone who attends college knows at least one. Some teach at as many as four institutions in a single week. They are sometimes called "freewayflyers"because they spend so much time traveling between jobs. Many have no contract, no benefits, no security, and, some say, no respect. They are adjunct faculty, and public colleges and universities are increasingly relying on them as inexpensive providers ofhigher education. Belinda Peters is one adjunct faculty member who has had enough ofwhat she calls the "deprofessionalization" of university teaching. She is leaving academia at the end ofthe semester after teaching history parttime at CSUSM for more than three years. Peters said she has no other choice but to seek work in another field because she has been unable tofinda full-time position as a history professor. "It was a hard decision, because I like teaching," Peters said. Many of Peter's students are upset that she is leaving. "I'm crushed," said Jennifer Johnsoivwho See ADJUNCT Pg.2 Twin Oaks Bridge Nears more Short-Term Closures, Demolition, and Completion Kimberly Valentini PRIDE STAFF WRITER 2 Phase one of construction on the Twin Oaks Valley Bridge is expected to be completed and open to through traffic by the time c in the all. C Academic Bulletin.....3 wlasses beginraffic cfannot urrently, est-bound t turn left onto Twin Oaks Valley Road towards CSUSM and students/ travelers are rerouted to San Blvd. "It isn't most "I See Dead People", Marcosroute; however, ittheoesn't direct d Around Campus 4 pose that large of an inconvenience," said Kevin Brabec, a CSUSM junior: Some commuters traveling westbound on 78 choose t Words to Live By.......5 teoxit.ake the earlier Barham Drive "If all goes well traffic will drastically improve by fall," said Alan Nichols of Wier ConstrucOpinion........ 6 tion, the company completing the project. The plan is to build a six-lane bridge, similar to the bridge at the 78freewayand Vista Way, in two Joe Gould*s Secret 7 phases. Phase one, which is under construction now, will be three lanes wide, 60-feet east and twelve feet higher upon completion than the Calendar...... ..8 existing old bridge. This will open to traffic before the old bridge is destroyed and phase two, a second three-lane bridge, is built in its place. Phase two is expected to be completed in the spring of2001. In the near future, sporadic daytime closures can be expected at the east-bound on ramp for paving. Also the east-bound off ramp is subject to closures from 8:30am 3:00pm to allow for underground activity. These closures should not pose a major inconvenience, and dates for closures are always posted on the CSUSM web site. According to John Tiersman ofWier Construction they are only closing roads as the contract calls for it. "It is a city The Twin Oaks Valley Bridge of San Marcos contract and Cal Trans manages it." The demolition of the old bridge will be done only when phase one of the new bridge is fully functional. Phase one of the bridge is being built with a complete system ofpower lines (water, gas, telephone, and cable) so there will be no disruption in the power supply. It is all a matter of "San Diego Gas & Electric throwing a switch" according to Nichols. The demolition of the old bridge is a night job so thefreewaywill only be closed at night when the old bridge is destroyed. The old bridge will be taken apart, safely, piece by piece. It is a "fairly quick process," according to Nichols. Cathy Wier, the President of Wier Construction, urges all drivers to be patient with the current construction. "It is a construction sight, so be safe. Any cooperation from drivers is appreciated." PAUL BLANCHARD/raE PRIDE �Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award/Recipient Dr. Laura Wendlin Victoria B. Segall PRIDE STAFF WRITER A ceremony is scheduled on Thursday, April 13,2000 at 3:30pm on Palm Court to honor Dr. Laura Wendling, this year's recipient of the Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award. Dr. Wendling is Assistant Professor for the College of Education. Her areas of expertise are the Social Studies Curriculum & Education, Foundations of Teaching and Arts in Education. Dr. Wendlingfirstlearned she was this year's recipient when she received a phone callfromCSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez. "It means a lot comingfromboth students and colleagues," commented Dr. Wendling, "It's nice to go home every night knowing you've made a difference." Colleagues and students usually nominate professors for the award. Once professors are notified of their nominations, they may nd choose to accept or decline the well as other professors—account- tlaboration between aCSUSM aDr. he Museum. In ddition, nomination. Those who accept the able for good teaching. a Curriculum Spenomination must support their When asked if this high honor Wendling ishelso alifornia Departwill add pressure to her present and cialist for t C bomination and create afiledocuof Education here she develmenting work that he/she has done, future Performance as a teacher, Dr. ment ourse modelswn history-social i Wendling answered, "I'll have to ops c i.e., grants received, published letkeep up the good work and keep up science for their Innovations in ters, student work and recommenducation program. In addition to dations. Thefilesare reviewed and the high standards." Dr. Wendling Eer Distinguished Professor Award, also mentioned that her Distin- h rifembers of the Award Commitw Dr. tee, comprised of faculty represen- guished Professor Award photo- Dr. Wendling, along thisith ear's graph will be placed alongside Margaret Crowdes, is y tatives from all the CSUSM colf CSUSM's leges, a representative for part-time portraits of past recipients of this recipientororInnovations PIresident's n Teachaward, one of which includes her Award f faculty and a student representahusband, Professor Ken Mendoza. ing. tive choose the recipient. Some of the student recommendations sent She said that the two met her first The Distinguished Professor to the Award Committee described day of teaching on an early morn- Award, which recognizes excelDr. Wendling as "...professional, ing in the fall of 1995 in front of lence in teaching, research and sercreative, warm and enthusiastic." the coffee cart. "In coming here I vice, was established in 1998 by and a wonderful Ann Bersi on behalf of her father, "Dr. Wendling's philosophy found true love Wendling. Harry E. Brakebill, who was Execcareer," said Dr. that classrooms should not have Dr. Wendling received her utive Vice Chancellor of the Calwalls and that building bridges to State the community enhances student Ph.D. in Education from the Uni- iforniaelped iUniversity and who n the first years of versity of Washington in Seattle. also h learning is evident in her excepShe taught elementary school for CSUSM's development. Last tional teaching, her innovative currecipient for was ricular development, and in her a number of years and worked in year's arie Thomas tfhis awardColrom the the Education Department in the Dr. M research and service activities," Natural Science Museum in Brus- lege of Arts & Sciences, Psycholstated President Gonzalez. forfive Dr. Wendling says that being sels, Belgiumendling iyears. Pres- ogy Department. ently, Dr. W the a professor in the College of Edu- versity Director at the sSan DUniiego cation is a special challenge since Museum of Art's Art Education many of the students who will go Program for K-12 Teachers, a colon to teach others, hold her—as Checking Out the Campus: Preview Day at CSUSM campus. Visitors walked from the parking lot, climbed up the stairs, and entered the Dome Cafe, where Connie Riley greeted theiftfromthe Office ofAdmissions. After saluting the new students, she handed out water bottles. Most of the students and parents came from the Southern California area, including parents Sonia Gutierrez Sergio and Maria Tafolla who came PRIDE STAFF WRITER from San Bernardino. When asked what he thought about the campus, On Saturday, April 8, 2000, Mr. Tafolla answered, "Beautiful!" CSUSM hosted Preview Day from They're interested in looking into nine o'clock in the morning to two housing for their daughter Claudia, o'clock in the afternoon. A large who was in the Dome, becoming number of parents attended Preview familiar with cafeteria food. Day, a day that welcomes students Seventeen-year-old Andrew and the community to participate Ocampo, a student at Temecula and become more familiar with the Valley High School, hopes to attend 1 Job Fair 2000 Shortages have been reported in high technology, manufacturing, and service businesses." Eight workshops will be available for participants who are apprehensive about how to go aboutfindinga job. Sponsored by MP3.com, these workshops explore subjects like resume writing, power networking, how to Johnny Coogan dress, and getting jobs on-line. WorkPRIDE STAFF WRITER shops will runfrom9:00am - 2:00pm t Job F ut you m egGet the resumes ready because on atinhedvanceair, bttend anyustf trhe ister a to a o Thursday, April 13,from10:0,0am - workshops at http://www.csusm.edu/ 2:00pm, a Job Fair will take place on P A P/j nhfairlist.htm, Founders Plaza at CSUSM. The North or County Times and MP3.com co-spon- Anyone iby callingin(760) 740-3442. inding sor the event along with the CSUSM about thenterested cfan go oout more Job Fair, Career & Assessment Center which www.csusm.edu/CAC/. n-line at will feature 135 companies with rep- Remember, this Job Fair is free resentatives available to evaluate any and open to the public, it's not just interested applicants. A wide range of CSUSM. potential employers will be attending, for students a,twith over 9The North County Times from the Federal Bureau of Investiga- scribers, has added a Job 0,0002subF tion to the San Diego Wild Animal insert in their Sunday, Aprilair, 2000 9 000 Park, to 24-Hour Fitness. issue. So register quickly for the workThis year's Job Fair will be difb ferentfromany other, because accord- shopsorefore spaces are filled. anyF more information on ing to Pam Wells, Career Counselor thing related to the Job Fair call (760) from the Career & Assessment Center, 750-4900. 'Unemployment is at an all time low." The June 1999 State of the State's Labor Market states that "Worker s the u money, ADJUNCT Cont. From pg. 1 navesrovideniversityervice." but it does ot p better s These money saving trends in is Peter's protege in the Faculty Mentoring Program. "She's an amazing, higher education are not encouraginspiring teacher, one of the best ing, Peters said. "I don't think it bodes teachers I've ever had. I can't praise well for academia or for society." her enough." "Our society talks a good talk Peters said her decision to leave about the value of education," she the university because of her adjunct added, "but I think we're turning the status involves much more than university into an arena for creating money. "The problem with part-time automatons, for whom no thinking is teaching goes beyond salary and the required." lack of benefits," Peters said. "It's the Peters, who received her Ph.D. in sense of never being a part of the aca- British History from the University demic community. It's very frustrat- of California, Irvine, in 1996, said she ing and very alienating." doesn't know what her future holds, Therisingpercentage of adjunct or what her next move is going to faculty affects more than just part- be. She is disillusioned after pouring time employees, Peters said. It "under- many years and many thousands of mines the relationship between stu- dollars into her education, only to find dents and faculty," she said, not just herself unable to obtain the employbecause part-time faculty are not ment for which she prepared. Accordas available to contribute to student ing to Peters, the steady overprodevelopment, but because their pres- duction of Ph.D.'s, coupled with an ence dictates that full-time faculty increasing dependence on adjunct fachave less time for students as well. ulty, has created an untenable situa"Because part-time faculty are not tion for Someone with her credentials expected to serve on committees or seeking a faculty position. perform other administrative tasks," he is d she said, a disproportionate share of that,SPeters isappointed with afsystem aid, treats b aculty the burden falls on full-time faculty, and studentssas products. othexpected and the result is less time for research, that kind of exploitation"Ifrom the teaching preparation, and students. private sector," she said. "I never 'The university claims the use expected this kind of exploitation of adjunct faculty gives the students from higher education. It breaks my flexibility," Peters said. However, "it heart." CSUSM in the fall of 2000. versity-sponsored. housing at the Andrew's friend, Franky Terres, Island Apartments. The tours were said, "It seems like a friendly designed to encourage residential environment." Andrew is interested and student life. in CSUSM's College of Business Alongside the Science and Administration. Although he missed Commons building fourteen of the a couple of the tours, he was wait- fifty student organizations set up ing for the eleven o'clock workshop tables in order to provide visitors titled "I've Applied and/ or Been with pamphlets and information Admitted-What's Next." about clubs in an effort to promote Peer Resources in Discussing student life. "No one wants to join, Education (PRIDE) ambassadors yet" said Nancy Auvil, Vice Presgave extensive tours throughout the ident of the Pre-Law Society. "A campus. Among the PRIDE ambas- young woman seemed rather excited sadors were Deidra Tineto, Ruby about the possibility of joining the Leo, and Elaine Lee. Each ambassa- club at a future date," added dor took students to computer labs, Nancy. the bookstore and other location In front of the Admissions' facilities. office, Colleen Manthey from Frank Fravel, Director of Enrollment Services, and student Housing, took students on forty- assistants Karin Giron and Adrian five minute tours to CSUSM's uni- Arcienega, provided free snow cones for people to enjoy. Visitors cooled off after touring the campus and took short breaks to eat hot dogs sold by the German Club at the Founder's Plaza. Smiling, Adrian said, "I've been eating most of them." At the ACD Mezzanine, overlooking the city of San Marcos, Preview Day 2000 offered live entertainment from 11:30am - 1:00pm. The band, Klownfish, consists partly of Sigma Alpha Epsilon club members Eli Misa, William Locken and alumni, Paul Lopez. They played comforting music, a blend of punk, reggae, hip-hop and Metallica. "Students are apprehensive about approaching the club, but music is welcoming," said alumni, Dave de la Cruz. �cabemtc p u l l e t t n President's Award for Scholarship and Creativethe Faculty Affairs Committee ofthe Senate, an in specific terms how the research or creative activ- Call for Submissions for Young Writers and Storytellers Activity Associate Vice President ofAcademic Affairs, a ity is contributing to the discipline and to teaching Lawrence Hill Books is planning to publish a paperback anthology oj CSU San Marcos Dean and one other appointee ofthe President. Theand learning at CSUSM. true stories written by young adults (15-19) that will shed light on Black Committee shall solicit the nominations, review The campus Nomination Committee, if What is thepurpose ofthe award? them, and make a recommendation to the Presidentrequested, shall meet with the President to discuss teenage experience. The President ofCSU San Marcos has initiated ofat least two nominees. The Committee shall the relative merits ofthe nominees. The President Deadline: May 15,2000 this award beginning in2000 to reward scholarshipelect a chairperson who will make the recommen- will make a final selection from among the two or We're looking for stories that focus on your experiences with history and creative activity among the faculty at CSU Sandation to the President, explaining in writing the three nominees selected by the Committee. (both family history and general Black history), sexuality, gender, class, Marcos. The award seeks to recognize and reward reasonforthe recommendation. The Chair also How is the AwardAnnounced? How is the Recip- ealth, myths and stereotypes, or anything else that informs your underh f aculty members whose scholarship or creative shall provide to the President all of the other letters ient Honored? standing of your identity. We're interested in the lives of young Blacks activity contributes significantly to theirfields.Fac- ofthe nominees. After the President has selected the recipient of from all sectors - from schools to prisons. We're interested not in repulty members or their peers will be asked to nomithe award, s/he will make an announcement and resentative stories, but unique ones. Your story should include a lot of nate research or creative activity that they judge The Criteriafor Selection provide appropriaterecognitionofthe recipient. specific details and should make an argument about what it means to as particularly valuable contributions to afieldof All faculty members conduct original or For 1999/2000 there is a privately funded award be young and Black in America. It may be written either in Standard study. applied research and/or other scholarly and creative of $2000. The awardee will be honored during English or in the vernacular. activities to stay current with theirfieldsand to commencement Sample *topics may include (but are not limited to): Who can be nominated? improve the teaching mission ofthe CSU. Faculty -sex and sexual identity/orientation All current faculty members (tenure-track and members also regularly publish or otherwise make Timetablefor1999/2000 -interracial dating adjunct) are eligible for nomination. public their work in order to advance knowledge in -biracial identity a discipline or to provide other significant contribu-March 16,2000 -drug use How arefaculty nominated? tion beyond this campus. The purpose ofthis Appointment ofNomination Committee -relationships between Black women and men Faculty members may self-nominate or colleagues award is to recognize an outstanding member ofthe -beauty and image formation may nominate their peers by addressing a brief faculty whose exceptional merit in scholarly and March 16,2000 -violence and crime nomination letter to: Terry Allison, Assistant to creative activity provide a worthy example to peers.Call for self- or peer nominations -generational ties between Black teens and adults. the President Each individual nominated by a peerThe award also serves as a meanstohighlight the will be notified by a date specified in the timetable.collective work ofthe faculty in conducting signifi-April 3,2000 *Your story may be published anonymously to protectyour identity or cant research that improves teaching and learning to allow you to reveal confidential information. Notification ofpeer nomination at CSUSM and beyond the university. What do individuals submit? Each electronic or mailed submission must include your name, age, and Nominees may write up to three pages to explain The single criterion for this award is address. Submissions should be sent by email tojayfrazier@hotmail.com the activity, what aspect ofthe scholarly/creative the significance ofthe faculty member's scholarly April 17,2000 as an attachment (rich text format) or in the body of a message. You may work was accomplished in the previous academic or creative contribution^) completed during the also mail your essay along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to year as well as a general time line for the project, previous academic year. The campus Nomina- Deadline for submission ofapplication the following address: and to describe its value to thefieldand to the abil- tion Committee shall recommend to the President JohnFrazier ity ofthe faculty member to contribute to CSU Sanat least two, but preferably three faculty members, May 1,2000 GDS, English Department Marcos. Nominees also may address, when appro-whose scholarly and/or creativity activity has had Nomination Committee makes a recommendation 4200 Davenport Street, NW priate, any student participation in the research or the "greatest" impact, value, or significance to a tMay 10,2000 o the President Washington, DC 20016 creative activity. field While it may be difficult to rate several highly productive and creative faculty members onNomination Committee meets with the President jayfrazier@hotmail.com Deadline: May 15,2000 the basis of'greatest" this is exactly the challenge Nomination Committee If your essay is acceptedfor publication, you may be asked to revise A campus Nomination Committee offiveshall ofthe campus Nomination Committee in making Mnnouncement ofthe Award ay 19,2000 it with the help of the editor. This new book is a great opportunity fox review the nominations and make a recommenda- their recommendation. The campus Nomination A aspiring writers and talentedyoung storytellers togetpublished and tell tion to the President. The Committee shall consist Committee, in its publicity, shall endeavor to make the world what your lives are really like. ofthe Chair ofthe Academic Senate, the Chair of clear tofecultynominees that they should address Celebrating Your College Success Mark your calendars now, because Gradfest Is just around the comer. A pril 11-12,2000 9 :30am - 7 :00pm i i • • • • 11 U NIVERSITY STORE �e-mail, phone number, and major or gradno less and no more worthy than creative writ- Authors should avoid highly technical lanuatefieldof study to: guage, criticaljargon, foreign, or mathematical ing, poems or stories orfilmscripts. language. Whentechnicaltermsare essential, The Pride Mailbox The Pride Literary Supplement (PIS), an occa-The PLS considers manuscripts of up to 3000 they should be explained to the reader. Ref"Student and Residential Life" Office sional publication of The Pride, the student words that both exemplify excellent inquiry erences to critical literature, where necessary, Craven Hall 4116 newspaper of California State University San and research in their discipline^) and that able should be parenthetical. APA, MLA, Chicago, Marcos (CSUSM), publishes excellent student readersfromoutside that discipline to read with and all other formats are welcome as long as Manuscripts will not be returned[ writing representing inquiry, research, and cre- pleasure and understanding. The quality of the paper represents the appropriate academic ative forms across the range of academic dis- research or creative writing isjudged by appro- discipline. 2) E-mail an electronicfileattachment (MS ciplines pursued at CSUSM. priate faculty. Accessibility is determined by Word) of the manuscript to the editors) of The Pride or their designated The PLS favors student writing and will privpride@csusm.edu. Electronic copy on Since its inception, California State University representatives. ilege student manuscripts that are submitted PC-formatted disk will also be accepted at San Marcos has committed itself to the culwith the recommendation of a faculty member tivation of student writing. Across the disci- Submissions: who has pursued research in the student's field and should accompany manuscripts in the plines, in every class, at every academic level, Pride mailbox. of study or publishedtextsof a related kind. students are required to write and professors Submissions are currently being accepted for Staff and faculty contributions will also be are asked to take writing seriously. The stu- the upcoming Pride Literary Supplement. Allconsidered. Deadline for submissions: April 11, dent newspaper thus assumes a literate student forms of literary writing ~ expository, critical, body and a faculty alert to writing as both theoretical and creative writing ~ are encour- Forjudging and layout purposes: extended to April 18,2000. a means to and as a manifestation of critical aged. The Pride Literary Supplement will be thinking. PLS accordingly takes the broadest printed in the student newspaper before the 1) Submit three 'blind' copies, with your For further information, contact The Pride possible view of the term "literary." Exposi- end ofthe spring 2000 semester. name appearing only on a cover sheet office by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu. or by tory, critical, and theoretical writing is seen as and essay title, your mailing address, phcJne at (760) 750-6111. Call for Papers The Pride Literary Supplement "I See Dead People" : Sixth Sense Video Review problem. Crowe attempts to help Cole become normal and liked by his peers who currently thinks he is a "fieak". Directed by M Night Shyamalan, Bewildered with Cole's secret, Malcolm h The Sixth Sense is a suspenseful thriller as to deal with his own problems that that should keep you on the edge ofyour mysteriously bring him closer to the kid As this suspensefiil movie proseat Now available for rent in video stores near you, thefilmwas nominated gresses, the audience becomes aware that for several Oscars including best director, disturbed and maimed dead people haunt bestpicture, and original screenplay. Shy- Cole. Unfortunately it takes a reunion amalan originalfilmcreation has gone with a former patient before Malcolm cm to rank number ten on the list of all- makes a connection for Cole. Malcolm time top-grossing domesticfilms,and is realizes that his former patient Vincent the seventh of the biggest international Gray (Donnie Wahlberg) has the identirelease of all time, grossing $643.7 mil- cal profile as Cole. This association prolion worldwide. vides Malcolm with the understanding Hoping to cure Cole Sear (played by that the dead people that Cole can see Oscar nominated Haley Joe Osmenl), a really don't want to harm him, they only troubled child with supernatural powers, want his help inresolvingtheir issues. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) the psy- Malcolm tells Cole "I think that they chologist struggles to resolve the boy's know that you're one of these vary rare people that can see them. So you need to help them." Haley Joel Osment's performance makes the audience feel close to him and care about him His cry for help, evident in his daily behaviors and his desperate escapes into his tent full of religious symbols providing protection, forces us to sympathize and agree with his decision to listen and give help to the people who haunt him. Cole cures everyone by eventually helping the troubled spmts that surround him. Malcolm'sproblem with the relationship with his wife Anna (Olivia Williams) is resolved Cole's mother Lynn Sear (played by Oscar nominated Toni Collette) is able to cope with unresolved issues with her mother through her son's visions. By the end of the movie we discoverthat listening to the dead and helping others deal with their problems helps Cole go on with his life. Cole now seems less disturbed when he must say good-bye to his befriended psychologist Ifyou missed this one in the theaters be sure you see it while Will Butcher, senior Patricia Morris, senior Viphone Khamphavong, senior Melissa Shults, senior it's out on video. With the movie's popularity, you'll be lucky "Langston Hughes has definitely Robert Kennedy is the person I "Bill Gates is the person I most "The person I dmired ost was influenced me. His poetry speaks most admired. His idealism, con- admired. Microsoft has made our Virgmia Woolfabecausemf her use to see The Sixth Sense in stock, o releasein ideo s to my soul and encourages me to cern for the common man, and his economy so good, compared to of wit and sarcasm throughout her since its28, 2000.vMovietores on March length give my dreams an opportunity to heroic efforts to make the world the century before." prolific, feminist writings." is approximately 1 hour and 50 fly." a better place have made a lasting minutes and is Rated PG-13. impression on me. Shanna Skidmore PRIDE STAFF WRITER �C f) e $ ribe ORFALEA Cont. From pg. 1 ness; and Valorie Ashley, Director ASI was not notified of Orfalea's it's the people that turn you on. of Development in the College of He claims, "The predilection is the busy work. People forget to see what the hell is going on. They're working too hard... There's something about sleep you know... People should lighten up and look around. Busy people see today and yesterday, not tomorrow." Orfalea has been looking around the CSUSM campus for several years. Bemoaning the absence of a child care center on campus, Orfalea said, "I can't image how a big institution can't afford child care." Although it is not clear at this time if a child care center will actually become a reality, during an informal interview prior to his seminar; Orfalea stated "I'm really with you on having day care here. I'm thinking about donating a child care center here." Others at the informal interview included local reporters; Regina Eisenbach, Interim Associate Dean of the College of Busi- Business. Upon learning that the campus had developed an off-campus child care program since his last visit, Orfalea wanted to know more about theASI Early Learning Center. Orfalea was excited to learn about the CSUSM students' consensus to support the campus child care center. "Maybe we can match the fees," he said with a smile. It has long been the hope and dream of Associated Students and the University community to have an on campus facility that could grow with student needs for quality child care services. The Office of University Development handles most fund raising for campus building projects. Negotiating for large donations is typically not the realm of Associated Students, though they have the charge offunding and operating campus child care. Indeed, rekindled interest in the university, or an on-campus child care facility. While ASI has made significant progress towards the goal of an oncampus center, Director of Development, Linda Fogerson says, "We are totally supportive ofhelping ASI bring a child care center to campus. We will do whatever we can to help make this dream a reality." Associated Students operates the ASI Early Learning Center, an off-campus facility for the children of students, faculty and staff. The Center is licensed for 48 children, most of which are children of Cal State San Marcos students. Funding for the center comesfroma mixture of student fees, tuition at the Early Learning Center, and some donation funds. Student fees collected for child care are processed through the Associated Students' budget. I like the feel of the campus, smiled Orfalea. "I like the people; They'refriendly.It's a brand new culture." As he toured the campus, he noted that people walking on the track, walking to classes, and walking through the halls tend to walk in pairs or small groups intent on discussion. Orfalea has taught at numerous colleges and universities like Harvard, Yale, UC Santa Barbara, and Cal Poly. He noted that on his last trip to Stanford that most of the students there tend to walk alone. It is not yet clear if Orfalea intends to follow up on his desire to help CSUSM bring a child care center on campus. He'll have more time now to consider it. 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"The changing of the title of with the function of giving tickets, ments that Parking Services make Create a physics major? " are all in the best interest of all That sure would be nice, Parking Enforcement Officers to as long as the rules are constant, Main Entry: lie the members of the student body. wouldn't it? But no. Our spending is Parking Services Representatives is unabused, and well known." Function: verb Inflected Form(s): lied; lying /'II- Would you call improvements such best used to repay bond money that a cowardly attempt at trying to hide I am glad you see it that way. as building a new parking lot a was used to build parking lots and it the realfunction ofthis occupation; Because, there is no shame in enforci[ng]/ is also put into a fund to build more which is indeed to give tickets." ing the rules, and all those rules Etymology: Middle English, from "crock?" lots in the future as well as to keep You are right, they do give tick- have been made readily available Old English lEogan; akin to Old "The purchase of the golf cart the lots we have well lit and clean. ets. But they also provide a variety to students. Try going to our web High German liogan to lie, Old for the transportation of students As an example, the recent addition of other services like giving permits page at www.csusm.edu/parking. In Chuirch Slavonic lugati has the dubious honor ofmaking my to lot N and the building of lot O as and assisting people with parking our General Information page there Date: before 12th century Top Ten Ways to Waste My Tuition ell as the expansion to lot E last problems, and it is done with a smile. is an entire list of what rules we w intransitive senses 1: to make an untrue statement with list..." year cost approximately one million It is in no way a cowardly attempt have. And from that page there is intent to deceive By seeking accurate informa- dollars. Unfortunately, this is not a to hide their real function. They do the CVC and Citation page, which lists all our citations as well as all 2 : to create a false or misleading tion you would have found that perfect world and it takes time to represent Parking Services. the California Vehicle Codes, which impression Parking Services receives not one raise that kind of money. In order "First of all, the term Parking pertain to the operations of Parking -Taken from the Merriam Webster cent of tuition money or state money to build another parking lot or even for that matter. Parking Services is a a structure, a substantial amount of Services is misleading. A services, Services. Online websiteself-supporting organization, which money would be needed, and the as defined by Webster s Dictionary I am currently a student at receives its funding primarily from only way to get that money would is the performance of labor for the "If Parking Services feels it needs to change, then it should ask CSUSM and I also work in Parking the sale of parking permits. Parking be to increase permit fees. benefit ofanother." Services on campus. After reading a Services only receives 50% of fees The name is not at all mislead- the students how." "Letter to the Editors" in a previous that are obtained through the writThat is another helpful sugges"Alternatively; if the school ing. We do our best to ensure that issue of The Pride, I felt compelled ing of citations. Fifty percent goes insists on using the moneyfor park- parking at CSUSM is both fair and tion. Parking Services is wide open to respond to some of the accusa- to the county for criminal control ing services (and not education), equitable. Who do you think works to any suggestions or comments you tions that were made regarding my programs and the money that we do why not do something that would to make sure your appeal gets to may have. The only problem is that place of employment. I have been see can only be spent on alternative benefit 100% of the present and the appeal board? Who do you think not many people make any suggesattending classes on this campus full modes of transportation with a very future students, and BUILD MORE works to make sure that you get tions or comments. We have had a time for two years now and I have small percentage used to purchase PARKING SPACES!" your parking permit so that you may Suggestion and Comment box in our been working at Parking Services equipment and salaries. Also, a golf That is the best idea you have park on campus? Valet parking? Car office since August and since then the same amount oftime. For as long cart would be less of an expenditure had yet. We will, as soon as we have wash? Indeed. Such preposterous we have only gotten four responses. as I have worked in Parking Ser-, on fuel prices compared to the shut- enough money and a place to put statements are meant only to insinu- And two of those were responses vices I have heard many accusations tle. one. As of right now, there is plenty ate that we do not labor in our job. I such as, "Bite Me" the other and falsifications regarding Parking of parking, you just aren't looking assure you that we do. response is not appropriate to put in Services. Many students who have "How many people a day make for it. Every time I have come to this letter due to language. unnecessarily felt the need to take use oftheparking lot shuttle? Maybe the campus lot O is nearly empty "We need to call things what out their aggressions and stress on 15,16?" and there are still spaces at the San they really are, because ifwe don't, I hope this letter helps to clear Parking Services have also accosted Good question. An average of Marcos Ambulatory Care Center. In then we 're being lied to, or are lyingup any confusion about CSUSM me. Parking Services. The only reason 98 people a day rides the shuttle fact, a current estimate of how much to ourselves? " from the parking lots to Craven it would cost to build a parking You are right, you are lying to I wrote this letter is because every structure would be between $8,000 yourself. As the definition states at time there is a defamatory article I have been threatened with Circle and back. and $11,000 per parking stall. death, been a target for flying the beginning of this letter,' a lie is in The Pride about Parking Serobjects, and have been yelled at "...to accommodate these 16 used to create a false or misleading vices; I often get yelled at between many times for reasons that are quite people we have not only provided "...// am]forced to park one impression. If many of the state- classes or in class when I am not trivial. But until now I have not two eight-seater vans, but now a mile awayfrom the classroom." ments in your letter were properly even at work. So please, re-consider desired to respond. golfcart as well." Just for you, we measured how researched you wouldfindout that any negative thoughts about Parking Services. In fact, if ydu have Actually, we only- have one far it is exactly from the furthest they have no basis in reality. any questions about ANYTHING In this letter, I will address many eight-seater van, which we check spot to the completely opposite side regarding Parking Services, simply of the comments that were made out from Facilities Services. No, of the campus. From the very back "Covering up poor decisions, toward Parking Services: we did not buy the van, we merely corner of lot O to our office, it is and actions with euphemisms does come into the office and they will be answered. check it out on a semesterly basis exactly 986 feet. Apparently, not not do this." and pay for gas and repair costs. many people have tried to park at "...[T]he so-called ImproveNeither does setting up a "scareSDSU or, dare I say it, UCLA. Most crow" argument filled with false, Thank you, ments of Parking Services are not only a crock but a waste oftime and "Why don't we take that money of the time it is a one-mile walk, un-researched statements. Andy Schick and spend it on... say... education? minimum,fromthe car to a class at money as well." This statement is extremely neg- Maybe lower the price of some many major universities. Dear Editors of The Pride: P resident G onzales A dministration B locking E xpansion o f G reek S ystem f or M inorities There is a specter haunting your heart, or the lack thereof. CSUSM, the specter ofreality. What is painted about the world in words One might argue this case in through professors in the classrooms the CSUSM administrations' recent makes us all say, Ahhh, or cringe in decision to block the expansion of disgust. Idealism on the one hand the Greek system for minorities. and inward looking brutes on the According to one source, President other. But reality is the fulcrum Gonzales refused to expand the for both of these extremes. Reality Greek system because "all the can make you physically sick if for quotas have been met." This arguexample you walk (most of you ment is understandable as a general would drive) through Skid Row in rule, but in reality, it is another downtown L.A. In others, a sense of example of blocking areas that are justice burns inside as in the after- in need of expansion at the request math of the bombing of the Okla- of students. homa City Federal building. Whatever reaction you feel determines Greekfraternities/sororitiesfor Blacks and Latinos would be student-led outreach and retention organizations that would give minorities an opportunity to bond while engaging in community service. More importantly, it would give many minorities the motivation to stay in college and not drop out. A Black sorority can be a cultural oasis, according to a graduate student who was in a Black sorority at another university. She said she sometimes felt isolated, alone, or different in a classroom where she was sometimes the only black female student. There are also certain manifes- tations of cultural affirmation that cannot be providedfroman individual of another culture. It is idealistic to think that everyone who is willing to bond through "brotherhood/ sisterhood" would do so in a cultural melting pot organization. I am in afraternitysuch as this: the Brotherhood of the Highest Order, the EJand of Brothers, Leathernecks, the United States Marine Corp. But, in reality, individuals in minority cultural groups who have grown up with their own kind can only bond in this matter or are forced to due to economic circumstances. For President Gonzales to block the expan- sion of the Greek System because of his cultural experience or his unwillingness to acknowledge this reality demonstrates a total disregard for the experience of other cultural groups growing up in the United States. Most CSU and UC schools have black and Latino fraternities/ sororities. Expanding the system would more than likely attract and retain these groups at CSUSM. Is that what the administration is afraid of? Joel A. Moiites USMC-Active Duty SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than to the individual editors. Deadlinefor submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editor should include the author s name, telephone numbe e-mail address. Only the author s name will be printed. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters and to withhold the author s name when extenuating circumstances warrant. 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Gould, better known as Professor Seagull because he is said to know the language of the birds, is an eccentric man who chooses to live on the streets. He has given up his life as a scholar so that he may record the conversations of ordinary people. His life's obsession, the record of common dialogue is what Gould considers the "true history" of people, "The Oral History of Our Time." In a state between madness and genius, and surviving on money given to him by friends and strangers, Joe Gould takes Mr. Mitchell (and the viewer) on a whirlwind tour of New York society. From overcrowdedflophousesto high society parties, every moment of thisfilmis genuine and well done. Ian Holm, spectacular in his display of emotion, is both captivating and convincing as Joe Gould. Stanley Tucci, who also stars as Joe Mitchell, directed thisfilmwith an artful eye, paying attention to the minutest details. From voyeuristic cinematography to splendid costumes, thisfilmhit every mark. There was not one poor performance in this two-hour movie. Although Susan Sarandon and Steve Martin make short guest performances, this is not a mainstream movie and will probably not appear in theaters for long. So go to theaters while you can and pay the outrageous price to see Joe Gould's Secret-it is worth every single cent. S UMMER S ESSION 2 m u mJH IL o (0 ill •MR > • 0f*h BmcMme^t Over 200 day, evening, and weekend courses available. Housing arid parking available. (858} 5 344364 Toll Free; (877} 321-UCSD ftmr (858) 5348271 Emai: summer@ucad.edu Website: crph©us.u<^.edu/surnmer, UCSD IS THE P LACET j|«p!cr • "'iiip Tuesday, April 11,2000 7 �8 Tuesday, April 11, 2000 CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS ^English Subtitled Presented by the CSUSM German Club & Program and sponsored by ASI. 6:00pm ACD 102 MARK YOUR CALENDAR African American Commencement May 25,2000 "Biochemistry of the calcify- formed in the: Late Night ing vesicle of a marine plank- Show with David Letterman, CBS; "Crook & Chase Show", tonic alga" Among the planktonic algae, TNN; CNN; NHK, Japan; the coccolithophorids are ZDF, Germany; CBS, especially interesting because Canada of their prodigious ability to mineralize carbonates intracellularly. CaC03 is nucleated on an organic baseplate in a vesicle that derives from the trans-Golgi. The ions involved, Ca2+, HC03-, and H+ move across the vesicle membrane. Qflje $ rtbe is the largest free environmental fair in the Western United States. EarthFair 2000 will be our 11th anniversary. Each year, the EarthFair draws around 60,000 ^-visitors. Produced entirely by volunteers, EarthFair features more than 200 exhibitors, special Health and Technology theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Kids'Area, four entertainment venues, and a Children's Earth Parade (All Species Welcome). For more info call 619-272-7423 or go to www.sdearthtimes.com 12:00pm Balboa Park San Diego, California Heading East Exhibit A traveling photo exhibit celebrating California's Asian Pacific population. Presented in partnership with the California State Library. A web site provides images and text from the exhibit, as well as links to related educational Dr. Gonzalez' laboratory is web pages, a resource list and concerned with the necessary an on-line curriculum guide ion carriers and their regufor teachers and students. The address is http:// Thursday, April 13,2000 lation in and out of the calcifying vesicle. This presenviscom.apanet.org/-headeast. tation will focus on the cal- The following are a few of the Exhibit runs through April 28 cifying vesicle and its mem- scheduled events: in the Library Wednesday, April 19,2000 JOB FAIR 2000 brane as well as describe some Co-sponsored by the Career Tuesday, April 11,2000 and Assessment Center, the studies on the proton pump- Live Music by KlownFish & Second Annual C6sar North County Times, and ing ATPase of the vesicle Handful C DJ Music by Bobbie Rado- Mhavez Day host the event MP3.com, and anticipating membrane. EChA will TEACHER CAREER over 100 employers along vitch here on campus which will FAIR with exhibits and workshops. Agenda: include g peaker D Take advantage ofthe Teacher The job fair is open to CSUSM Novelty Activities will res Huertauestwsell as foodoloas and Career Fair presented by the students and the general 1:00pm - 2:00pm: include: entertainment. Career & Assessment Center. public. P call "Meet the Scientist" For those of you looking for 760-750-4900 lease ore infor- (an opportunity to talk one- Cameron the Caterpillar (For 10:00am - 3:00pm ACD 102 [by clock tower] teaching positions, this will be mation or go toftor m areer and on-one with our distinguished children under 100 lbs.) he C the place to be. For a list of Assessment Center in Craven guest) Human Bowling school districts, visit the web Hall 4201. Sumo Wrestling site http://www.csusm.edu/ 10:00am - 2:00pm 26ft.Slide 2:00pm - 4:00pm: CAC/educfair.htm Presentation & Discussion Trampoline (tentatively schedFounders Plaza 2:00pm - 5:00pm uled) San Marcos Community Japanese Animation The MBRS/SCORE (Minor- Obstacle Course (3 modules) Center ity Biomedical Research SupAnime Project Alliance port / Support for Contin- A hat contest everyone is Public Safety is 4:30pm-10:00pm uous Research Excellence) encouraged to participate! ACD 102 Wednesday, April 12,2000 project of CSUSM invites stu- (1st place prize is TBA) now offering dents to join our distinguished SHUTTLE guests throughout the spring ASI invites the campus comLibrary Book Sale Monday, April 17,2000 semester in exploring the field munity to participate and take SERVICE Used books on a variety of of Biomedical Research Sci- advantage of this event to do subjects available at very ATTENTION ALL STU- ence. some fund raising. They are Monday through affordable prices. looking for student orga- Thursdays from DENTS 8:30am - 3:00pm nizations and/or University Library Courtyard 7:00pmSaturday, April 15,2000 Offices who will sell snacks. MBRS Presents: 10:00pm Open Forum: Student Guest Lecturer Series - 1st Annual ASI Spring Fes- Please visit the ASI office and Health Services Fee Refer- Spring 2000 talk to Susana Gonzalez about tival! endum how you can participate to Community Ser1:00pm-3:00pm ensure all participants are in "Conversations with Scien- Noon University Hall 237 vice Officers Mangrum Track & Field compliance with University tists" policies & procedures! ASI will park the German Movie Night! is located in Commons 203 Date: Monday, April 17, Special Guest: 1997 Musical and * Award 2000 and office hours are Monday - van in front of MAPAPAACROBATS Winning Feature Film. Six Time: The Mapapa Acrobats are Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm the Dome men, six voices, and six desliving proof that 7 men can and Fridays 8:00 am - 5:00 tinies. Joseph Vilsmaier's The during these balance on only 1 pair of pm. Harmonist is based on the true 1:00pm - 4:00pm hands! OriginallyfromBOMtimes and are story of the rise and fall of Location: BASA, KENYA, these men the legendary Berlin ensem- Academic Hall 404 able and ready bounce, bop and balance to Sunday, April 16,2000 ble "Comedian Harmonists" joyful beat, as they combine to escort as who at the end of 1920 began Guest Scientist: Dr. Elma Gonzalez - UC Los ancient Chinese acrobatic an international career which many as 8 feats with the rich East Africa 11th Annual EarthFair only a few years later, fell Angeles Musical Tradition. MAPAPA Our annual EarthFair in people at a time. victim to Nazi racial politics. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 childcare faculty greek life spring 2000 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/0c87661aba922f3e94441c0f8deeb72f.pdf e5331cdd6523a580b107b6ecca686b1b PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ California State University, San Marcos Election 'Signs' of Controversy Victor Mireles PRIDE STAFF WRITER Disputes have arisen between the two "slates" of candidates ranging from charges of preferential treatment by ASI to one side over another to allegations of rules violations. A slate is a group of like-minded candidates who run together with similar positions and goals; they are not necessarily official. Anyone interested in recognizing who these slates represent need go no further than spotting the clustering of signs on campus. Thefirstdispute was over a mistake concerning the time signs could be posted to start the campaign. The Dean Manship slate posted signs on the quad and in front of Craven Hall before the Stacey Helton slate had a chance to do the same. The Helton slate claimed the Manship slate received special privileges, alleging that the slate was allowed to skip a mandatory meeting that was required of all participants in the election. In response to the dispute, ASI See SIGNS Pg. 2 Teacher Fair, Women's Track, ; Around Campus, Words to Live B y.; Academic Bulletin.... Candidate Statements. Opinion Spring Fest 2000 Calendar, Classifieds. Job F air 2000 S uccessful Cynthia C. Woodward PRIDE STAFF WRITER Under a sparkling blue sky, Cal State San Marcos put on its shiny best on-Thursday, April 13, for the 1,000 community members and another estimated 1,000 students thatfloodedFounders Plaza for the annual Job Fair. Sandra Punch, Director of Career and Assessment Center, remarked, "it was our most successful fair, ever." 6 Plaza, where they were greeted by live jazz. Under the shade of several umbrella-covered tables, employers packed the plaza accordion style to provide enough room for each company represented. The well-organized event pulled together many segments of the university to ensure its success. "We couldn't have done it without the cooperation from the entire campus community," said Punch. choose from. Large companies, like Target, were present at the Fair, but so were smaller companies, like Modern Postcard. The postcard company, located on Faraday in Carlsbad, had several positions available, including one for a graphics designer, to accommodate the quickly growing company, according to the representatives. Like many of the businesses, Moder^Postcard provided a "favor" to attract visitors to its table. Instead of candy, the business gave away colorful postcards. For those of us who are used to thfe quiet of the Plaza on a regular day,filledonly with students' conversations as they head to class or stop for a latte at the coffee cart, the carnival atmosphere of the crowded Job Fair came as quite a shock. Energized conversations buzzed around each table as stuThe open job market contribdents and interested visitors inter- uted to the success of the fair. For acted with prospective employers. the first time in many years there The walkways were difficult to are more jobs available than qualinavigate, but that seemed to con- fied applicants tofillthem, leaving tribute to the generally upbeat many businesses in the position of atmosphere of the Job Fair. actively seeking employees. This situation, while encouraging for Shuttle service whisked visisummer job seekers and graduatStudents and visitors had tors up from Lot "O" to the Dome a wide variety of businesses to ing seniors alike, can be compli- H ealth S ervices F ee I ncrease Health Services Fee Increase Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER IN THIS ISSUE Vol VII No. 26/Tuesday, April 18, 2000 The CSUSM Student Health Services held an open forum in University Hall on Wednesday, April 12 that no one attended The forum was then moved from the classroom to a table outside of the classroom in an attempt to attract students walking by. On April 25 and 26 students will have the option to vote yes or no on increasing the semester fee for Health Servicesfrom$20 to $35. Health Services hasn't increased the semester fee since the fee was established in 1994. The average yearly fee for student health services in the CSU system is $108. Dr. Karen Nicholson, the Director ofHealth Services, believes that students did not attend the forum because they are not aware that these Health Services exist So instead'of conducting an open forum, Nicholson passed out free bottles of water and pens to any student who walked by. Reactions to the fee increase vary across campus. A student, who prefers not to be named, stated, "No way. It's just another fee. I never use Health Services." Elena Medina, another student, stated that she would support it as long as the increase was gradual and services would be provided with the increase. She stated, "Students are here awayfromhome. They need these services. If the students live at home, these services are much cheaper." CSUSM projects there will be 7,000 students attending the col- ICC Fails to Reach Quorum (Again) Kathleen Hash lege in the fall of 2000. Nicholson believes that Health Services will not PRIDE STAFF WRITER be able to provide adequate services for students if the semester fee isn't After not meeting quorum on raised. Friday, April 14, attending memIf the increase is approved, more bers discussed the growing need physicians, nurse practitioners and to punish the clubs that consisfront desk staff will be hired. Health tently do not attend the required Services would also remain open on ICC meetings. Of the 52 clubs on Fridays with longer pharmacy hours campus, 27 must be represented throughout the week. Longer hours for the ICC to conduct business. and more availability for the schedul- This is the second consecutive ing of appointments would be added meeting at which the ICC has not so students wouldn't have to wait met quorum. more than erne or two days to be seen. "It is essential to have more Robert's Rules of Order, the front counter staff so charts and current guidelines by which the patient information can be handled ICC conducts itself, requires that in a confidential manner," said Nich- a majority of the members be presolson. The number of student charts ent in order for any voting to take has doubled sincel996. With more place. Will the Inter-Club Council students enrolling at CSUSM, Health have to start eliminating clubs on Services need the additional money campus that do not participate in to keep up with the increasing ICC meetings? demand. If the increase is not approved Though unable to vote on any there may be cuts in the current ser- funding, ICC members discussed vices provided. For example, there other issues like creating a tough are currently two Psychiatrists work- attendance policy. The ICC Attening at Health Services for a total of dance Committee, formed at the eight hours a month. If the increased last St. Patrick's Day meeting, prefee isn't approved, this service may sented a plan based on the familiar be eliminated. "three-strikes" concept to council Currently Health Services can members that would help regulate contract out for laboratory services violators of the policy. The exact for a lower fee, but "we may raise action taken with each absence, the prices for the lab services to or strike, is as of yet unclear, but cover costs if the fee increase istft popular ideas include: a verbal and approved," said Nicholson. There written notice first, a 30 day suswill be fewer available appointments, pension for the second unexcused and a longer waiting period for absence, and the third time the those appointments, if Health Serclub does not show up for a meetvices cannot hire more providers. ing, they could have their club Currently there are two doctors and status revoked. Some felt the posone nurse practitioner on staff. sibilities were extreme, but all cated for students. The Career and Assessment Center teaches students how tofindthe right job. "They shouldn't just take the first job open to them," said Punch. In addition to the fair, the Career and Assessment Center offered free workshops throughout the day, including one aimed to help prospective employees "dress for success," and another to help students draft an effective resume. All of the workshops were well attended, some to the point of overflowing. Perhaps the only folks unhappy with the success of Job Fair 2000 were campus regulars Jed Smock and his family. At the height of the event, and unable to compete with the noise from the job fair, the confrontational reverend was observed sitting at his usual post, quietly sipping water. agreed that action must be taken immediately. Some ICC members are fed up with their peers. Several clubs on campus will be unable to obtain their needed funding for events they have been planning, because the council has been unable to vote on anything for over a month. Other groups, like the Odyssey Club, are waiting for the council to reach quorum so they can be officially recognized as a club. They have been waiting for weeks and were visibly agitated at the realization that they would again be denied club status. Rita Reynolds and Reanna Wertz, who are both running for Executive vice-president of ASI, felt that clubs do not take ICC seriously enough. Wertz, president and co-founder of the Future Educators Club, sighted rapid growth in ICC as part of the problem. "The jump from 9 to 52 clubs has taken a dramatic toll on ICC. The policies are going to have to change." "I am disappointed with the presidents of the clubs who do not attend," said Penny Lanese, Anime Project Alliance. "If you don't care about your club,, you shouldn't have chartered it." Lanese went on to acknowledge ' those in regular attendance, "The ones who do go display praiseworthy dedication." Reynolds and Wertz both * felt that some clubs see ICC as simply a place to go when they need money. Reynolds, president and co-founder of the Victorious Club, insisted that ICC is "not just for funding. It is a place for clubs to exchange ideas, to support each other." �)e iPribe 2 (Tuesday, April 18, 2000 SIGNS Cont. FromPg. 1 Teacher Fair a Success Cynthia C. Woodward labor market is more competitive now, and teacher candidates have more choices." Traditionally, districts do most of their hiring now through early Like Thursday's Job Fair, the fall, but this year many will be hiring Teacher Job Fair, held at the San year round to keep their positions Marcos Community Center on Tues- filled. day, April 11, was a huge success. The fair attracted prospective More than 400 candidates visited teachersfromall over, including those the crowded fair, which had represen- from competitor schools. The Career tativesfromapproximately 60 schools and Assessment Center wanted to proin attendance. Prospective teachers vide access to the fair to all interested had a wide range of districts to choose candidates, who might not otherwise from/ Districts ranged from Burbank have a chance to attend a teacher and Long Beach, both located in Los fair. The Center advertised widely Angeles County, to local districts from through direct mail, national publicaEscondido and Oceanside, to smaller, tions, and websites. Candidates outprivate schools. San Diego Unified side the CSUSM Education departSchool District, serving 141,000 stu- ment were asked to pay a nominal dents, had the longest line of candi- fee for the opportunity to attend. Of dates at its table. course, most of the candidates came It's a good time for teachers. from the Cal State program. "Our According to Sandy Punch, from the candidates looked very good," said Career and Assessment Center, "The Punch. PRIDE STAFF WRITER Executive Vice President Bobby Radovich claims that no special breaks were given to Dean's slate saying that, "Most of the slate (Manship's) could not make it to the meeting. Ifinishedcopying the rules Monday evening and gave it to them. They put up their signs Monday evening. I realized I make a mistake. I apologized to the other slate on Tuesday." According to ASI Presidential candidate Stacey Helton, all prospective candidates had to attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, April 4, at 1:30pm that covered election rules or else they would not be allowed to run in the election. According to sources familiar with the meeting, all of the candidates on the Stacey's slate attended the meeting while an only a few of Dean Manship's slate showed up to the meeting. Although candidates were prohibitedfromposting campaign signs until they attended the meeting, Dean Manship's slate posters were posted in the morning before the actual meeting took place. In an e-mail, Bobby Radovich states that, "In fairness to all candidates, we the elections committee must enforce the rules at all times. Ignorance of the rules will not be an excuse so this meeting is crucial." Asked why he did not ask them to take the signs down he said, "That it would be a waste of time. I asked for forgiveness. I just want to keep the election positive." the team has quickly made a name for itself. With 20 women,fromas close as San Diego and as far away as Sweden, on the roster, the Lady Cougars track team is well into an impressive inaugural season. With over half the meets competed, the women have qualifiedfiveindividuals and one relay team, with more individuals nearing the standard of their respective event every week. In the program'sfirstyear, San Marcos competes in the NAIA Division. They have proven their ability to hold their own against bigger schools such as Cal State Long Beach, UC Irvine and UCSB. The Lady Cougars have two of the top 400 runners in By Denaye Lakotich for The Pride the NAIA in freshmen Amy Taylor and Luci Downey, both National qualifiers. AddfreshmenNina Tornquist and Frida Two months ago most schools did not know that San Skarin, potential qualifiers in the 400 hurdles and 800 meters, Marcos had a track team; athletesfromUCSD even asked if respectively, and you have a qualified 1600 relay team that San Marcos was located in Los Angeles. Since then, however, is ranked in the top 5, and only getting better. The talent W omen's Track at C SUSM Dean Manship for his part denies that any special treatment was given to him saying that, "We have done everything right We haven't got anything against the other slate." When asked if the large number of complaints against them were due to other factors he added, "They think we are a bunch of incumbents. It has nothing to do with ICC or club matters. We have good ideas. I want to have a positive campaign." Another dispute between the groups involves the enforcement of sign rules. "You are allowed four mistakes. If you go over the amount you are not allowed to run," said Penny Lanese, a candidate on Stacey Helton's slate. She also stated that rules are not being enforced to the fullest extent. She claimed that Dean Manship's slate had violated the rules twice while she claimed her slate had not. Dean said that these charges were unfounded and said, "I don't want to say anything negative." The person in charge of sign postings and citing violations is Gezai Beihane, Student Involvement Coordinator for the Center for Student Involvement. He contradicts the charges made by Helton's slate by saying, "I have heard complaints but no rules have been violated." He explained that there are strict rules for posting signs, but during election season the rules are relaxed. Despite this and other inside disputes both Dean Manship and Stacey Helton said that they wanted a positive campaign focusing on issues. does not stop at these women either. Renee MacDonald is a top challenger for the Half Marathon, Jackie Campos recently qualified in the 3000 meter walk by nearly two minutes and Mirna Hernandez is ranked in the topfivein the discus. Heather Garritson is currently under the provisional mark for the 3000-meter run-which almost guarantees her a seat on the plane to Nationals-and is expected to hit the standard qualifying time in the near future. In a meet at UCSD on April 8, the womenfinishedfifthout of eleven teams-an outstanding feat considering they were missing Downey in the 200 and 400, Laura Wilson in the 400 hurdles, and sprinter Jessica Walker in the 100 and 200 due to injuries and sickness. Thisfinishonly proves the strength of the team. It is a sign that they can look forward to an exciting second half of the season. See TRACK Pg. 7 W o r d s Co L ive 13y June Hodges Old wood to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. - Francis Bacon Love is an ocean of emo tions entirely surrounded by expenses. - Lord Dewar Pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes. - John Ruskin JUH& Do you think Elian Gonzalez should be allowed to stay in the United States? Trust in God. Believe in yourself. Dare to Dream. - Robert Schuller He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything. - Arabian Proverb If there's a way to do it b etter...findit. - Thomas A. Edison When you cease to make a contribution you begin to die. - Eleanor Roosevelt Never turn down a job because you think it's too small,, you don't know where it can lead. -Julia Morgan Ali Haris, MBA "Although Elian might have more material advantages here, the best place for any child is with his parent. Elian should be with his father." Jennifer Hart, Senior "I think Elian should be allowed to stay in the United States because he does have family here who love and support him. He is happy I am just thinking about what is in the best interest of the child." Sue Sorenson, Junior "I think Elian should be able live here in the United States with his father. If the father has to go back to Cuba, then Elian should go back with him." Popeh Zeinali, Senior "Elian should be able to stay here. The United States is a country that was built on immigrants and therefore, we should follow in the footsteps of our forefathers/' �%lie $ r i b e Tuesday, April 18,2000 3 SUcabemtc p u l l e t i n C all f or P apers The Pride Literary Supplement The Pride Literary Supplement {PLS), an o ccasional p ublication of The Pride, t he s tudent n ewspaper of C alifornia State U niversity San M arcos (CSUSIVf), p ublishes e xcellent student w riting r epresenting inquiry, r esearch, and c reative f orms across the r ange of a cademic d isciplines p ursued at CSUSM. Since its i nception, C alifornia State U niversity at San Marcos l as c ommitted i tself to t he c ultivation of student w riting A cross the d isciplines, in e very c lass, at every a cademic l evel, students are r equired t o w rite and p rofessors are asked to t ake writing s eriously. The s tudent n ewspaper t hus a ssumes a l iterate stu dent b ody and a f aculty a lert to w riting as both a means to and as a m anifestation of c ritical t hinking. PLS a ccordingly takes the b roadest p ossible-view of t he t erm " literary." Expository, c ritical, and t heoretical w riting is seen as no less and no more w orthy t han c reative w riting, pQems or s tories or f ilm s cripts. T he PLS c onsiders m anuscripts of up to 3000 w ords that both e xemplify e xcellent i nquiry and r esearch in t heir d iscipline^] and t hat a ble r eaders f rom o utside t hat d iscipline t o read with p leasure and u nderstanding. The q uality of r esearch or c reative w riting is j udged by a ppropriate f aculty. A ccessibility is d etermined b y t he e ditor(s) of The Pride or t heir d esignated representatives. S ubmissions: S ubmissions are c urrently b eing accepted f or t he u pcoming Pride Literary Supplement. A ll f orms of l iterary w riting expository, c ritical, t heoretical and c reative w riting — are e ncouraged. The Pride Literary Supplement w ill be p rinted in the s tudent n ewspaper b efore the end of the spring 2 000 semester. A uthors should a void h ighly t echnical l anguage, c ritica j argon, f oreign, or m athematical l anguage. When t echnica t erms are e ssential, they should be e xplained to the reader. R eferences to c ritical l iterature, where necessary, should be par e nthetical. APA, MLA, C hicago, and all other f ormats are wel come as l ong as t he p aper r epresents the a ppropriate academic d iscipline. T he PLS f avors s tudent w riting and w ill p rivilege student m anuscripts t hat are s ubmitted with the r ecommendation of a f aculty m ember who h as p ursued r esearch in the s tudent's field of s tudy or p ublished t exts of a r elated k ind. S taff and f aculty c ontributions w ill a lso be c onsidered. or j udging and l ayout p urposes: ) S ubmit t hree ' blind' c opies, with y our name appearing o nly on a cover s heet and essay t itle, y our m ailing a ddress, e -mail, p hone n umber, and m ajor or g raduate f ield of study t o: The Pride M ailbox " Student and R esidential L ife" O ffice C raven Hall 4116 Manuscripts will not be returned. 2) E -mail an e lectronic f ile a ttachment (MS Word) of the man u script to p ride@csusm.edu. E lectronic copy on P C-format t ed disk w ill also be a ccepted and should a ccompany manu s cripts in t he P ride m ailbox. D eadline f or s ubmissions: A pril 11, e xtended t o A pril 1 8, 2000. or f urther i nformation, c ontact The Pride o ffice by e -mail at 3ride@csusm.edu. or by p hone at ( 760) 750-6111. Call for Submissions for Young Writers and beauty and image formation Storytellers violence and crime generational ties between Black teens and Lawrence Hill Books is planning to publish adults. a paperback anthology of true stories written by young adults (15-19) that will shed light on Black Your story may be published anonymously teenage experience. to protect your identity or to allow you to reveal confidential information. Deadline: May 15,2000 Each electronic or mailed submission must We're looking for stories that focus on your include your name, age, and address. experiences with history (both family history and general Black history), sexuality, gender, class, Submissions should be sent by email to health, myths and stereotypes, or anything else jayfrazier@hotmail.com as an attachment (rich that informs your understanding of your identity. text format) or in the body of a message. You may also mail your essay along with a stamped, selfWe're interested in the lives of young Blacks addressed envelope to the following address: from all sectors - from schools to prisons. We're interested not in representative stories, but unique John Frazier ones. GDS, English Department 4200 Davenport Street, NW Your story should include a lot of specific Washington, DC 20016 details and should make an argument about what jayfrazier@hotmail.com it means to be young and Black in America. It may be written either in Standard English or in Deadline: May 15,2000. the vernacular. If your essay is accepted for publication, you Sample topics may include (but are not limited may be asked to revise it with the help of the to): editor. sex and sexual identity/orientation interracial dating biracial identity drug use relationships between Black women and men This new book is a great opportunity for aspiring writers and talented young storytellers to get published and tell the world what your lives are really like. Attention Night Students Public Safety is now offering SHUTTLE SERVICE Monday through Thursdays from 7:00pm -10:00pm as of April 3,2000. Community Service Officers will park the van in front of the Dome during these times and are able and ready to escort as many as 8 people at a time. Temporary Change in Financial Aid and Scholarship Office Hours Friday 9:30am Noon In order to ensure the timely processing of aid applications for the 2000-20001 academic On Fridays up to 3 pm, phones will be year, the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office answered and individual appointments may be will have the following temporary office hours made. from April 3 through May 26: Students can also access their financial aid Monday/Thursday records via the SMART phone system or 9:30am - 4:00pm SMART web system, or communicate with the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office via Tuesday/Wednesday e-mail at finaid@csusm.edu 10:00am - 6pm <mailto:finaid@csusm.edu>. STUDENT FEE REFERENDUM VOTE Student Health Services Fee Increase APRIL 25-26, 2000 All students at CSUSMwill have the opportunity to vote on the above proposed fee on the dates indicated. Information will be available by midMarch and can be obtained in the following offices: Associated Students, Inc., Commons 203 Cashier's Office & Student Financial Services. Craven 13107 Financial Aid & Scholarship Office, Craven 4204 Student & Residential Life, Craven 4116 Library, Craven 3300 Enrollment Services Infor|mation Center, Craven 5110 Forfurther information please contact: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Craven 5306, (760) 750-4056 �My name is Stacey Helton and I am running for ASI President. As a recent addition to the student body at CSUSM, I feel that I can present a fresh view to ASI. I believe that my diverse working experience, including management and customer service, has prepared me for the rigorous demands of ASI President. I am currently the President of the German Club, as well as Treasurer for both the History Club and the Victorious Club, and Secretary for the American Indian Student Alliance (formerly AISES). As ASI President, one of my goals will be to make sure that information is readily accessible to all students. This will help students to know what is going on and to voice their opinions before action is taken, not after the fact. I will also work to improve the Dome, with a wider variety of foods and extended hours. In addition, I am in daily communication with Rita, candidate for Exec VP. I will also hold weekly meetings with each of the executive officers to continue the vision of ASI Team 2000. To ensure that ASI is serving each and every one of the students at CSUSM! You, the students, will always be uppermost in our minds. http://change.to/asiteam2000 My name is Dean Manship and I am running for the office of President of Associated Students Incorporated. I have been involved in ASI for two years and am currently the Inter-Club-Council Chairman. I have been dedicated to promoting student life on this campus, which will continue to be my top priority for both day and evening students. As your President, I will be committed to building lasting partnerships between the local business community and the campus community to enhance ASI's services to you, the students. I am committed to representing the concerns of students, and promise to keep your best interests in mind in every decision ASI makes. Associated Students is a tool for all students to have their voices heard at all levels of the university and make our careers as students more enjoyable and productive. I WILL BE YOUR VOICE!!! My passion as a student advocate will only enhance ASI and the student life at California State University San Marcos. My name is.Raeanna Wertz and I am running for the position of Executive Vice President of ASI. I came to this university in the Fall 1999 with experience in student government. I was the Interim Student Body President at Mira Costa College during 1998 and was elected as the Executive Vice President. I was also the president of the Future Educators Club and a peer educator in the HIV/ AIDS Peer Educator Program. Currently, I am the president of the Future Educators Club at CSUSM, and the ASI representative for the College of Education. I belong to the Student California Teachers Association, the International Reading Association, the League of Women Voters and I Volunteer at a local grade school. As your Executive Vice President, I will build communication between the students and ASI through committee participation. I will work closely with the ASI President to enhance communication with the campus community. I will use technology to reach as many students as possible with information about what your student government is doing and what issues we are addressing. I bring the experience of a re-entry student, and I bring enthusiasm as I am new to this campus and look forward to a great senior year. Rita Reynolds Major - History Executive Vice President I have been a student at CSUSM since Fall 1998, and I have a passion for this campus and seeing all of the students here meet or exceed their goals, as well as having a memorable experience at CSUSM. I believe my experience working as a manager for many years has been excellent preparation for the position of Executive Vice President. Additionally, I am the cofounder and seated president of CSUSM's Victorious Club, Treasurer for American Indian Student Alliance* and a member of the History Club. While at Palomar Community College, I was the first president of the Undefeated Club to serve for three consecutive terms. During my tenure as president, t he Undefeated Club was considered the most successful club on campus. If elected Executive Vice President, one of my goals is to bring a greater sense of community to our great $chool, so that when other CSU's look at us, they know who we are, we are CSUSM. We will not be considered just a commuter school or a group of students that use the same buildings on the same ground for our education. We will be CSUSM, in a united voice and mind. http://change.to/asiteam2000 My name is Penny Lanese, and I know I will be an excellent Vice President of External Affairs because I have pride in this University, love to travel, and I love to learn from other people. As Vice President of External a ffairs I hope to help rid the University of the "Commuter Campus" label. Many people attending this University choose to attend, and have the right to feel proud of their education. Conferences and social gatherings do help the overall system, and it is a valuable tool to travel to other campuses to learn how to fine-tune our own University. Because the job of the Vice President of External Affairs is to travel to other California State University campuses, I aspire to talk and learn how the other campuses dealt with similar problems that we currently have, namely: parking issues, fee increases, and lack of courses and majors. My nalne is Robin Milch and I am running for the office of External Vice President of Associated Students Incorporated. I transferred to this university from Mira Costa College in the fall of 1999. At Mira Costa, I was the Administrative Vice President as well as the Vice President of Programming. Through each of these positions I was able to acquire leadership skills along with a vast knowledge of how student organizations operate. On this campus I am currently the representative of College of Arts and Sciences. Through this position I have been dedicated to promoting student involvement on this campus, as well as representing the concerns of students. If I am elected External Vice President, I will be committed to building communication between ASI and students. I want to be your voice and to represent you and your needs on and off the campus with respect to the external community, locally and nationwide. Not only will I be able to bring experience to this position, but also I will be bringing my enthusiasm and dedication to student government. Together we can make a difference. My name is NeWsha Digius and I am running for the position of Vice President of External Affairs. I am a Communications major and I am planning to go to law school. I feel I would be an asset to the ASI for several reasons: my exp rience with ASI, my leadership nability, and my enthusiasm for student government. My experience with ASI began last year as the College of Business Representative. My second semester in ASI, I was^ elected interim Vice President of External Affairs The knowledge and experience I have gained as the VP of External Affairs makes me the best candidate for this position. I am knowledgeable about current legislation that directly affects CSUSM students. I am also familiar with the California State Student Association (CSSA), the CSU Board of Trustees, and the CSU system. I am an active member of Alpha Chi Omega, holding several positions including social chair, sophomore standards board representative, and the vice president of intellectual development. I am the president of the Peer Education and Support Club. Getting involved with ASI has enriched my enthusiasm for student government. I will endeavor to represent my constituents as the Vice President of External Affairs. Value-driven leadership is something that is difficult to instill, and I, Scott Crossman, would like to continue the changes that are being offered by the Associated Student Incorporated. I have been attending San Marcos for over three years now. My major is business administration - service sector management. I feel the position of Vice President of Finance is one that offers "real world" experience that will lead to nothing less than an enhancement of this campus. I feel that successful changes do not take place overnight and the position for which I am applying for will be challenging. My leadership roles began in high school with various student body positions as well as core roles in sports. Continuing on in work, my determination, enthusiasm, and perseverance led to promotions and eventually to departmental leadership roles. The curriculum in my major, Business Management, is based on sustaining a successful service sector business. The service is attending to the student body here at California State University San Marcos. The dedication and knowledge of this position, I feel, is in my horizon of success and education. The assets that come from this university are the same core values that I will take with me into office. My name is Samantha Beltram, and I am running for Vice President of Finance. I will be an asset to the Associated Students because I have experience as a leader on this campus. I bring experience as the chair of two clubs- AISES and Student-Parent Alliance (which is a club that myself and another single mother founded to promote campus awareness of the existence and needs of this portion of our student population.) I am experienced in how student government works as I have sat on the ICC representing AISES and served on the ASI's bylaws committee. Additionally, as I am raising a family while obtaining my education I have acquired life experience managing money via projecting and maintaining my family's annual budget, keeping accurate records, and maintaining a positive account status. On a final note, I am a highly motivated individual who is very customer service oriented, money management minded, team oriented and dedicated to addressing diverse needs and issues of a diverse student population. My name is Jocelyn Brown and I am running for the office of Corporate Secretary. I am a Biology major, and next year will be my third year at California State University San Marcos. Because of the experience, ideas, enthusiasm and goals that I have, I feel I would be a great asset to you, the students, as your ASI Corporate Secretary. I joined ASI late Fall of last year and currently serve as the Undergraduate Representative. I have been active in promoting forums for students to voice concerns, and I also serve on the Bylaws committee. I am familiar with minute taking and the duties and responsibilities of the Corporate Secretary. As your elected representative, I will strive to do my best to represent the student voice of CSUSM. I love being involved in student government and working towards student involvement and the enrichment of campus life. My name is Ron Hawkins and I am running for C orporate Secretary because I believe I can bring Honesty, Integrity, Knowledge and Experience to a position that i s in extreme need of all those things. I have numerous years as an administrator; I 'm mature enough not to play childish games with your money; I am a dedicated and determined individual by nature that will pursue excellence in all areas affecting student life. I will ensure that all information affecting students is available and is published in an efficient and timely manner. I will ensure that Agendas for all regular meetings will be published ahead of time. I will foster an attitude of service and openness that has heretofore been noticeably lacking. I will ensure that my vote will always be for what is best for the students, not for the ASI officers. I will ensure professionalism in all publications that are the responsibility of ASI, thereby ensuring all outside agencies perceive CSUSM as an outstanding university. Please Vote for Ron Hawkins for Corporate Secretary, and the slate of ASI Team 2000. My name is Tammy Conley and I am a liberal studies major applying for the position of ASI Childcare Rep. As a mother of a student as CSUSM, I hope to bring awareness to my fellow colleagues and surrounding community about the importance of student-parent support needed for those students who desire quality childcare. Along with raising awareness, I hope to work closely with the ASI Childcare Center to provide as many parenting resources for both the parents and the staff who �(Tuesday, April 18,2000 5 ®fje $ r t b e are associated with the program. Because my daughter attends the Early Learning Center, I have a special interest in making sure that my child and every child that attends the ELC is involved in a f un, safe, educational, enriching, and nurturing environment. I am currently the Vice President of the Parent and teachers Club and have participated in the ICC meetings and feel that the experience has and will help me achieve greatness in this position. My name is Roderick Frazier. I am a Communications and Literature and Writing Major, and I am your candidate for ASI Undergraduate Representative. I realize the changes that are so desperately needed at our school. There is a need for better student life on campus. If elected as Undergraduate Representative I plan to dedicate most of my time to bringing more student activities on campus. Ralph Ellison said, "It takes a deep commitment to change and an even deeper commitment to grow." As Undergraduate Representative I will commit to student life, and reach out to the incoming students. I plan to invest the time that it takes in order to make this campus grow. I am currently the president of the yearbook club, a member of the ICC Board, a member of the programming committee, a member of the president's council as well as working at the University Store. I am involved on campus on a daily basis. I will be an asset to ASI because of my deep passion for improving CSUSM for the students. I feel the it is my duty to improve the lives of every individual on campus, and to tirelessly improve the reputation of this school. My name is Wendy Meeks and I am currently a junior, majoring in Communication at CSUSM. I am applying for ASI Representative of Arts and Sciences. As an ASI Representative I would work toward increasing and enhancing , communication between the department and the students. I believe that it is crucial to encourage students to get involved in campus issues. As a student who is focused and committed to performing at the highest level, I understand the struggles and concerns facing students. Over the past four years I have volunteered for CSUSM's Annual "Celebration of Service," and over the past three years have acted as a group facilitator during the selection process. As a Study Abroad student in France, I learned how to adapt to new environments and still accomplish my goals. Finally, last semester I interned for Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, in Washington D.C., where I faced new and exciting challenges. While there, I had the opportunity to learn about the legislative process through my research of bills, attending committee meetings and responding to the concerns of constituents and contributing to the newsletter. It is my goal to bring my experience and commitment to strengthen communication, thereby- improving student and faculty relations. My name is Michael J. Miller and I am a Visual and Performing Arts Major. I'm running for the ASI representative for Arts and Sciences position on the ASI Board of Directors. Currently, I'm Vice Chair and co-founder of the Pride Alliance and I'm also the founder and president of Student Artists Association. Using my knowledge of student government, on and off campus connections and the skills that I have learned through various positions, I will commit myself to improving relations between faculty, staff, and students of the College of Arts and Sciences. I will use this position to bring the concerns of the students to ASI and to support the College of Arts and Sciences in every way that I possibly can. If given this opportunity, I will do my best to bring prestige and respect to our campus and to our student government. My name is Edward "Tad" Goddard and I want to be your College of Business Representative. I am currently active within the ASI Board Meetings and have more insight than most into how things are done. I've served on the Student Affairs Committee this semester. I've been a student here for four semesters now and have seen how our campus is changing. Some of these changes concern me. Are they taking our best interest into consideration? I want to make sure that they do. I don't want to see any needed programs bogged down in political filibustering or bad ones passed along without some thought. We need someone who will look out for student opportunities and make sure we can take advantage of them. I can make sure this is done. Jennifer Carroll I am a twenty four year old transfer student from Mesa College. I am a business major, with an emphasis on high technology management. I am a junior and am currently in my second semester attending CSU San Marcos. I am a member of Sigma Iota Epsilon, an honor society for business students. I desire to take an active role working with the administration for the benefit of students. I see ASI as a good vehicle for me to hone my leadership shills. As a College of Business Representative, I will conduct more open forums, establish direct communication between the College of Business Dean and its students, focusing on their needs and concerns. I will also offer more literature and information about the College of Business to students enabling them to "get the most" out of their experience here at CSU San Marcos. I am a hard worker, dedicated to achieving excellence. BE PART OF THE FUTURE THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION ADVISORY BOARD The University Student Union Advisory Board (USUAB) is recruiting student Board members for 2000/2001 academic torn. Members will help with planning the Clarke Field House/ University Student Union, setting policy for the new facility, setting goals for the student union,financialmanagement and more. USUAB student members receive a scholarship and priority registration. To Apply: Applications are available at our website orfromKara Komher in Craven Hall 5205. Forms must be turned in by April 21,2000. Interviews will be held the week of4/24/00. G et I nvolved T oday. For more information visit our website: www.csmm.edu/sviab/index.html or call Kara at 750-4905. < SAN DIEGO 2 SUMMER SESSION GC 0+Ch £h*eMt*t*& w Over UL O mm gflf Ts U o U. 2 00 day, evening, and weekend courses available. Housing and available. t (0 Telephone: ( 858)5344364 Toll Free: (877) 321-UCSD Fax: (858) 534-8271 Emai: summer®ucad.edu Website: orpheue.uc8d.edu/sumrner 3 UCSD IS THE PLACE •i 11 �OPINION 6 Tuesday, April 18, 2000 tD$e<$rtDe Greek Life at CSUSM: A Message from Student Affairs In the April 11 issue of The Pride an opinion piece was written regarding the perceived belief that the administration is blocking the expansion of Greek life for ethnic and culturally based organizations. This is written in response to that piece, and to provide CSUSM students with additional information. The development of Greek life at CSUSM has been ongoing since 1992. At that time students indicated an interest in beginning to develop Greek opportunities to enhance the student experience. Through 1994/95 a selection process was undertaken, underscoring to interested national affiliates that the campus wanted to slowly begin developing a Greek community that would model and embrace a strong commitment to the cultural, ethnic, age, and lifestyle diversity of our student body. Invitations to submit letter of interest were sent to all NPC, IFC, and NPHC nationally recognized social sororities and fraternal organizations, nineteen responded positively. Eight national organizations were interviewed and 4 were selected; 2 fraternities and 2 sororities. At a recent student meeting held on March 23rd with the Vice President for Student Affairs, a concern was raised regarding "promises" made to earlier organizations that would preclude any addition of ethnic based chapters. This meeting prompted additional research and review of archival materials. A decision has been made by the Vice President for Student Affairs to review the level of current interest and to more assertively promote the process to grow our Greek community. A meeting with appropriate campus personnel to oversee this process has already been scheduled. What developed were very strong service-based organizations, participating in a variety of campus and community projects. As our campus has changed in the number of students, differing needs for campus life and in a more diverse need base for develThe opinion piece very oping a sense of community, so strongly asserts that the adminishave the expectations for Greek tration is "blocking" the expanlife. sion of the Greek system. Other than the dissemination of informaDear E ditors, the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the Critical to expanding Greek life on campus is the support of national Greek affiliates in this effort. National requirements are often more stringent than University requirements, and we will work with students to identify appropriate contacts to determine how these can be met. Students with specific questions are invited to contact any of us listed below: Damon Bell, Greek Life Advisor and Assistant Director of Student & Residential Life(Ext. 4970), Sandra Punch, Director of Student & Residential Life (Ext. 4900) Cheryl Evans, Senior Director of College Success Services (Ext. 4863). ing Services has no money to do anything about it, I suggest that there is where y ou should c oncentrate your e fforts to improve. OK, so Parking Services is not w asting my t uition. But you have given me the opportunity t o begin another l ist: "Top Ten Ways i'o Waste my $62 (or will it be $66 next s emester?) P arking F ee". I will concede that I have not f ollowed the shuttle (only 1 eight s eater not two, a lie I must have made up to d eliberately deceive the student body, and i ncite a r iot) around, but since I have been a ttending school the most p eople that I have seen on the s huttle has been f ive. Since all 98 (not 15 or 16 like I said, another lie I must have made up) s tudents do not take the s huttle at once, J think that one eight s eater van is a dequate. Yet Parking Services is t rying to improve on it. Why? It would be OK to do so if they had n othing else to improve on, but they indeed do. So leave it a lone, and BUILD MORE PARKING SPACES! For the r ecord, the d istance f rom the f urthest p arking spot in the ( northeast lot) to the c losest classroom (ACD 102) is not 9 86ft (a lie you must have made up to deceive the student body and i ncite a -riot) which is r oughly 19% of a m ile, but 608 meters which is r oughly 2000 f eet or 40% of a mile. U nderstand that t his is to the c losest c lassroom. I d on't know where you measured f rom but you did so i ncorrectly. Now you say that Parking Services doesna€™t have enough money f or p arking http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ tion suggesting that previous communications would not be overturned, there has never been an attempt to block the expansion of this community. In fact, over the past 2-3 years several meetings were held with interested students and the Center for Student Involvement staff (now known as Student & Residential Life) to assist them in understanding the process to bring new organizations to campus. Additionally, no proposal/plan for expansion has been presented to President Gonzalez for his consideration. In the absence of a proposal he has not communicated any disinterest or lack of support for expansion. Quite the contrary, he has sent a clear message to Student Affairs that the campus life/ student life opportunities for CSUSM students must be increased. l ots, nor room to put t hem. v ices. Now if you w ill p ermit This I d on't b elieve. If you me an a side: For t hose of you My l etter of A pril 11 was d on't have enough money, get out t here who are t hreatening Annoying Preachers not meant as an aggress to some. Have a b ake sale, I d on't to t ake the l ives of P arking P arking Services. In my letter, care, however c reated P arking S ervices O fficers, or are leavKimberiy Valentmi I made it p erfectly clear that Services f igured t hat it could ing n asty m essages in the sugI thought the j ob of Parking be self s ufficient, if i t's not gestion b ox, jstop i t. Saying Enough is enough! For three days E nforcement O fficer was a d ifthere^s a p roblem and i t's not t hings l ike t hat ( besides b eing Cal State San Marcos students were sub- ficult and t hankless t ask, and mine. F ire y our i nvestment a gainst the law) is s tupid. jected to therantingsand ravings of two t hat you are doing a good j ob. a dvisor, or make some c utNow t hat I h ave r eaffirmed extremist preachers. Let me tell you, it I f I have o ffended anyone at backs. And how could t here my s tatements and r estored my got really old,reallyquick. P arking Services I .do so apolp ossibly not be enough land? good n ame, I w ould l ike to add After listening to Mrs. Smock (the ogize f or t hat. However, I There is more land here than some t hings. F irst of all I do "little woman", to quote her husband) for stand b y my claims and so do t here is s tuff to put on it. Look not l ie, t he t ruth is much too 30 minutes last Tuesday, Irealizedthey all of t he s tudents who have a round. I 'm s ure t hat a p lace f un, and t here are b etter ways were not worth my time. approached me and said that can be f ound. You have added to i ncite a r iot Mr. andMrs. Smockaretwoextrem- they agree with me. on to lots N and E and b uilt The a rguments, t he p remists, feeding offthe fact that Cal State San lot O. Great, keep it up! D on't ise, and the t heme of my o rigI will f reely admit that I Marcos students arefightingwith them stop. The main f ocus or inal l etter are all j ust and cordid no in depth r esearch about All we are doing by listening and fighti mprovements should be rect. OK, so 98 p eople t ake the P arking S ervices, and that ing back is proving them right I am not BUILDING MORE PARKING s huttle, and you d on't w aste some of my arguments were sure that is what we want to do. SPACES! P eriod. mildly i naccurate; but this was my t uition, you waste my p arkOn Thursday Cal State San Marcos done f or a r eason. This r eason I d on't know what t ime you ing f ee. I was w rong, not .32% was host to a job fair featuring 135 com- was to h ighlight and draw get here but u nless i t's early, of the s tudent body t ake the panies. How humiliating was it to have a ttention to a t opic t hat would t here are no a vailable p ark- s huttle, but 1%, we walk h alf a Mr. and Mrs. Smock preaching their o therwise have gone on its way ing s paces. Also I did not say mile not a w hole one, and you beliefs in the middle of this? What kind l ike the two o 'clock b us. It I walked a mile to c lass. No, s till w aste our money. WOW. of message did that send out about our h ighlighted the i ssue so t hat I like many others have p er- I stand c orrected. My p robschool? Youmightbe thinking, "Well, it's p eople might stop and t ake a fected the t ask of g etting here lem with P arking S ervices is not my fault they were on campus," but look at what P arking S ervices 30 m inutes b efore c lass and that it t ries to d ivert our a ttenit is. Every person who stopped to listen is r eally d oing. I stand b ehind driving 12 miles around in a tion f rom the p arking lot to the and every personwho shouted back only my l etter, and w ill go t hrough c ircle so t hat I might s talk golf c art. Who c ares t hat we fed their desiretocome back three days it again to p rove it. d eparting s tudents t o get t heir d on't have any p lace to p ark, in a row. Believe me, I am as guilty as My opening s tatement s paces. A lso, c omparing the we have a golf c art! anyone. I stopped to listen. However; I about the i mprovements being p arking s ituation here to that I w rote to t ell you i t's not alsorealizedthat this needstostop. a waste of time was not unduly of SDSU or UCLA is u nfair. w orking. My suggestion is that the next time c ruel, and u nnecessary, but They both have t hree t imes the I am j ust sick and t ired of Mr. andMrs. Smock are on campus exer- q uite t he o pposite. Changing p eople. They a ctually have a P arking S ervices doing anycising theirrighttofreespeech-and let's s hirt c olors, b uying a golf c art, space p roblem, and are war- thing it can to d ivert my a ttenhope that is never-ignore them. Don't c hanging j ob t itles and ranted to have s huttles (or golf tion f rom the f act t hat we need crowd them Don't listen to what they d escriptions are a w aste of c arts) b ecause of it. A lso, why more p arking. You say you are have to say. Don't give them the satis- time b ecause they do not do we think w e're OK b ecause trying to get the money to faction when it is clear that the majority a chieve a nything that w ill consomeone else is worse? Are we b uild .more p arking s paces. of,Cal State San Marcos students don't tribute to the common good. a spiring t o f ail? If the s tudents G reat. My l etters are t rying to agree with what they havetosay. Please There is a J apanese p roverb d on't think i t's good enough get the s tudent body b ehind do this. If not for your own sanity then t hat s ays, f ix the p roblem, not then i t's n ot. y ou, not a gainst y ou. for their ppor, innocent, M e girl who the b lame. By i mproving in Taking our money is not a should probably be in school learning t his manner P arking S ervices s ervice. N either is w alking our Warmest R egards, toread,write, and do arithmetic, not lis- has not a ddressed t he p roblem, appeals over to w herever they J onathon Cooke teningtothe vulgar and shocking words which is lack of p arking. Since go. Those are d uties. Look that being thrown around in front of Aca- i t's o bvious t hat we both know up. As f ar as I can see P arkdemic Hall. what the p roblem i s, but Parking Services p erforms no serSUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than to the individual editors. Deadlinefor submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editor should include the author's name, telephone numbe e-mail address. Only the author's name will be printed. 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Campus clubs held refreshment booths to try help raise money for their perspectiye clubs. Circle K International sold lemonade and snow cones. Mr. Taco sold Mexican food for approximately $3-5 per plate. The San Marcos fire department had a fire truck on display and CSUSM campus police showed off their vehicles as well. The Mapapa Acrobats capped off the day with an exciting performance of leaps, flips, and tumbles. Originally from Kenya, the group began performing in Europe, and currently travel the U.S. performing their acrobatics. The event ended with a hat contest where contestants won gift certificates to local businesses and free passes to Knott's Berry Farm. TRACK Cont. From Pg. 2 Every day from 3:00pm - 5:30pm, you can find women sweating it out as they do workouts designed by head coach Steve Scott and assistant coach Wes Williams-all in anticipation of stepping off the plane in Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada to participate at the NAIA Nationals May 2 4-May 27. 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Schuckit, M.D. He is a professor of psychiatry at Thursday, April 20,2000 the UCSD School of Medicine and the Director ofAlcoAnime Showing hol Research Center and Vet4:30pm-10:00pm eran Affairs Medical Center ACD 102 in San Diego. Dr. Schuckit's keynote address will be on Tuesday, April 25,2000 "The Genetics of Alcoholism". Other notable events ASI Elections will include the presentation 7:00 a m-7:00 pm of posters and papers by Location: TBA students representing various universities in Southern CaliThursday, April 26,2000 fornia and panel discussions about careers in psychology Victorious Club Meeting and graduate school in psy4:30pm-5:30pin chology. Everyone is welcome CRA41J0 to attend. For more information, go to CSUSM PsyASI Elections chology Research Fair web7:00 am - 7:00 pm site at http://www.csusm.edu/ Location: TBA psychology/research_fair/ or e-mail Allison Tyra at Friday, April 28,2000 tyraOO 1 @mailhost 1 .csusm.edu Entre Villa y Una Mujer Des- Thomas Jefferson School of Law A Qreat Legal Education< and So Much More We care about our students and it shows. We provide an outstanding legal education in a supportive, collegial atmosphere with innovative academic programs. Our three new Centers for Academic Excellence examine cutting-edge legal issues in the areas of technology and communications, globalization, and social justice. Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty bring a wealth of experience in nearly every facet of the law to the classroom. A dedicated staff, a diverse student body, and abundant extracurricular activities create a dynamic and cooperative environment for preparing future lawyers to practice in the 21st century. 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Earlier Earth Days lead to a push on such causes as recycling, but this year organizers hope their energy agenda will lead consumers, government agencies, and businesses to expand conservation efforts and the use of cleaner forms of energy, such as solar and wind power. The agenda also includes tougher pollution standards for cars, appliances, and lactones. III? Here are two local events to check out:. Powav 2000 Earth Arbor Dav, April 22-23. Old Powav Park Earth Day Environmental Fair. Encina Water Pollution Control Facility. 6200 Avenida Encinas. Carlsbad. April 2 2.9 a.m. to 1p.m. free refreshments, live music, games, prizes and more For lots of information about Earth Day, check Out their website at www.eaithdav.net. We at CSUSM do our part every day by RECYCLING. The California Integrated Waste Management Board has mandated that all large State facilities divert at least 25% of their solid wastefromdisposal facilities by January 2002 and 50% by January 2004. GOOD NEWS! 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The university has denied every allegation and has said that the case should be thrown out. The university has made a request for a judge to rule on the case; the hearing is scheduledfor May 11,2000, in Vista Courthouse. Victoria B. Segall PRIDE STAFF WRITER According to the Saturday, April 22, 2000 issue of the North County Times, former Lieutenant of Campus Public Safety, Alicia Smith has filed a lawsuit against CSUSM. In the article by Bruce Kauffman, Smith alleges she was fired because she was "female, single, and black, and because she filed a complaint against her supervisor" former Chief Arnold Trujillo. Smith received notice of her The North County Times furjob termination on November 2, ther stated that Smith alleges that 1998. during her tenure at CSUSM, her sexual orientation was questioned and that her pay was not equal to officers of the same ranking throughout the CSU system. She also charges that term "monkey" was used in conversations about race, a term that offended Smith. Roy L. Landers, Smith's attorney, could not be reached for comment. According to the article, Landers notes that racial politics could be one explanation for the firing of Smith. Smith began her position as Lieutenant for CSUSM's Public Safety in November 1995. At the time, Smith had twenty-three years of experience in law enforcement. She was president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Patrol Officer in Los Angeles and San Bernardino County, Line-Sargeant for Southern Pacific Railroad's Police Force. Currently, there are no women on the CSUSM police force, but according to Chief Tom Schultheis, "If all goes well, we will be hiring two women officers in the near future." In their need for full-time officers "around the clock," the University Police Department was unable tofindavailable female candidates tofillthe positions. Of the eight officers in the force, which includes Chief Schultheis and Lieutenant Will Glen, two officers are African-American, two are Hispanic, one is Asian, and three are Caucasian. Chief Schultheis responded to the North County Times article by noting that the events took place before his time at CSUSM. He hopes for more positive feelings towards the department and noted that currently, there are increased RAD training, the relocation of photo I.D.'s to on campus, things to make the roadways safer, and in the near future with better weather, officers on bike transport. CSUSM Awarded $1 Million from Qualcomm Shanna Skidmore PRIDE STAFF WRITER CSUSM will receive $1 million over a twoyear period to support the College of Business Administration. Although m process, it has not been determined how the funds will be distributed. These funds may be used to help develop training programs for professionals seeking middle-management positions in high-tech and biotech firms. CSUSM was included among a group of educational institutions to receive part of some $25 million that Qualcomm generously donated. Qualcomm agreed to donate the money to four universities including San Marcos. University of California, San Diego, San Diego State and the foundation for the improvement of Mathematics and Science Education in the San Diego Unified School District were also among the select group to receive the money. "We're thrilled to have the support from Qualcomm," said Kathleen Watson, Interim Dean of the College of Business Admin- Bad weather on Tuesday discouraged student turnout to only a handful of students. However, sunny weather on Wednesday increased the turnout to around 35 students for the forum. Most candidate issues focused on ways to increase student participation in student government and addressed the need to lobby the administration, local and state government for student issues. Supporters ofthe two competing slates in the crowd used the forum as an opportunity to ask difficult questions of the many candidates. Dean was not asked any questions regarding his issues, but defended his election slate's composition. The high number of fraternity Victor Mireles and sorority members on Dean ManPRDIE STAFF WRITER ship's slate was at issue. When asked why this was the case, he said, "I At the ASI Election Forum on personally have been wanting to run Tuesday and Wednesday, April since last year. Every person here 18-19, 2000, candidates for Associ- is running on their own. Some are ated Students Inc. offices met in an Greek and some are not but they open forum to to make remarks and all have good leadership skills." He field any questions asked by the stu- added that his slate's candidate for dents. The event, sponsored by ASI, Executive Vice President Raeanna limited all candidates to five min- Wertz is not a member of Greek utes. organization and has worked in stu- ASI Election Forum istration. This money is expected to help expand the College of Business Administration. Although Qualcomm did not state specifically how the money should be spent, the University has discussed a need for training individuals involved in high-tech companies for middle management positions. "The idea would be to design the program based on the business community's needs," Watson stated. The program would benefit people who are fully employed and moving into management positions and seeking a MBA (masters degree) in biotech, high-tech, or business majors. The donation was part of a commitment connected to the "Digital Opportunity" tour by President Clinton. "Digital Opportunity" is designed to close the gap between those who can afford to access computer technology and those who cannot. Because this donation is so new, definite plans for the money have not been determined. However, the overall attitude of the University and College of Business appears to be extremely excited and grateful for such a charitable gift. dent government for years. ASI after the election. "No it won't. others citing that some clubs have Dean Manship running for ASI I can make positive changes." had ASI pay for club T-shirts. A supPresident stressed the need to defuse Other candidates faced even porter of Dean Manship's slate questhe image of CSUSM as a commuter harsher questions from the crowd. tioned her allegations and defended school. He stated that he would fight Penny Lanese, candidate for Exter- ASI saying that T-shirt requests are to make the students' voices heard nal Vice President on Stacey Helton's made on a case-by-case basis. The during the development of the com- slate, was asked about her experience two began to argue back on forth munity and campus. in student government and other and make other claims and counterStacey Helton, the other ASI organizations. She admitted that she claims. It was only when an ASI repPresidential candidate, also faced the had little experience in debating or resentative told the two that they had same scrutiny. Her speech stressed lobbying. to move on did the arguing stop. The the need for more student involveScott Crossman, candidate for final speaker, Rita Reynolds, canment saying, "ASI is for all students Finance Vice President on Dean didate for executive Vice President, and not just a few." Manship's slate, was asked if any said only a few words and left the She criticized ASI for having money from the budget went to podium. poor communication with the finance "Spring Fest 2000" and if he After the event Robin Milch, campus and said that all meetings thought it was a good use of money. candidate for executive Vice Presand schedules in the future would He was unable to answer the ques- ident on Dean Manship's slate, be posted in The Pride. After her tion, and deferred to current Pro- praised the event saying that it was remarks, she faced questions regard- gramming Chair for ASI, Mbalaka interesting and useful. However, ing her leadership experience and Monololo. As the event progressed Stacey Helton's slate was not as conduct during the campaign. the questions became more pointed happy with the forum saying that One student asked her to explain and the exchanges more heated. most of the difficult questions were the large amount of support given to Samantha Beltram, the candi- aimed at them. her by many CSUSM clubs, and if date for Finance Vice President on "Look at the people here and these groups did so because of lob- Stacey Helton's slate, faced the most look at who they support," said Ron bying by her and her slate. Stacey heated exchange of the day. In her Hawkins, candidate for corporate said, "Those clubs that support us speech, she criticized ASI for its secretary on Stacey Helton's slate. did so on their own." finances and said it was not very openRon had no answer when asked why She was also asked ifthe some of to the student body. Samantha said he thought tougher questions from the election controversy would affect that certain clubs are favored over the crowd were asked of their slate. �OPINION 2 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 Clje $ r t b e Where are the Issues? student policies. But, what action is taking "As your President, I will be com- place that we don't have opinions about? mitted to building lasting partnerships Stating the issues clearly would produce a There's something about this school that's been botherbetween the local business community andjustification for casting your vote. If Stacey ing me for a while. You people are a bunch oflazy, over-reacthe campus community to enhance ASI's Helton believes that decisions are rushing tive complainers. For going on eleven weeks now, I've been along before students have a chance to services to you, the students." reading about nothing but the lack of parking on campus. be informed or create opinions, then why (Dean Manship: Apr 18, The Pride) What afence!There is more than adequate parking for stuWhy is Dean Manship stating this? doesn't she state it clearly? dents. I have arrived on campus at all times of day every Bryan Clark Understandably, it is to our benefit to create In closing, we can see that clear, day of the week and have never had a problem getting a spot Have you ever seen lots 'N' and ' 0' beneath the Cesar Where are the issues? What helps a good partnership with local businesses; thorough, and complete communication Chavez statue? Save for thefirstweek of classes, they are people choose one candidate over another? it would help our school fund more clubs, is being gushed aside for homogenized neverfillI guess I never realized the extent to which North In most elections for public office, issues events, and improve our student body. But, advertisements, vague statements, and a County is plagued by the Orange County syndrome: "Hurry, are the main ingredients in choosing an has business in the past been conducted lack of issues - all which are of no use to poorly? Does the San Marcos business voting campus members. Better commuHurry; Don't plan ahead; Please God, don't make me walk elected official. more than 20 feet; and The world should revolve around me." It is apparent to me there is a severe community view its students as poor con- nication would benefit the student comI'm glad I've never been around to see what happens when lack of issues in our student election. Can- sumers or citizens? What does this state- munity who has the need to differentiate your cell-phone battery dies. didates have stated what they will do for ment mean? Stating the issues clearly, between their candidates. I urge the canI hate to be the one to have to break it to you, but the our school, but what issues are important would create a rationale for choosing one didates to speak out, clearly and conworld does not revolve around you. Other people have sched- and critical to their campaigns? If you read candidate over another. If Dean Manship cisely, about what issues they are working ules, too. The traffic lights sometimes turn red because therethe April 18, 2000 issue of The Pride, believes that we are in poor standing with to solve, decide, or implement - through are other cars on the road and some ofthem are going to the you would have noticed the main insert the San Marcos business community, what which they would be directly communicating to students, faculty, and the San same place as you and will need a place to park. As one of on ASI Elections: Candidate Statements. issue does he hope to resplve? Marcos community. Keep in mind that the Parking Sendees officers (or whatever the PC term is for The statements did not provide our campus than now) said one time,"You can't arrive at the stadiumfive communities with adequate information "As ASI President, one of my goals issues are important - name-calling, mudminutes before the Chargers Mckoff and expect afrontrow about the types of issues that these candi- will be to make sure that information is slinging, andfingerpointing are not. Canspot'' The truth is, the early bird catches the worm; the people dates hope to solve, decide, or implement. readily available to all students. This willdidates of all positions should write in to with 8:00am classes are going to get thefiontrow parking. Clearly, the candidates statements in help students to know what is going on The Pride, state the problems with our The time you spend stalking pedestrians is whatmakesyou the April 18 issue of The Pride were and to voice their opinions before action isschool, and the steps each of them would take to solve them. It would give students late for classes, not the distance you have to walk. Some ofhomogenized, Vague, and of no use to taken, not after the fact." you are even so bad as to get mad at me after following me tothe voting campus members. After read- (Stacey Helton: Apr 18, The Pride) a reason to vote for a candidate based on campus issues - rather than being an availa parking spot that is 'too far away' for fear of being late for ing each of the statements of all the canclass. It's not my fault that you didn't allow yourself enough didates, I felt no motivation or incentive Why is Stacey Helton stating this? able student for an election. time to get here and walk ten minutes to the classroom build- to choose one candidate for an office over Understandably, it is to our benefit to ing. If you want to see inadequate parking, try Cai Poly San another. What did the Candidates for A.S.I have information in our community as to Luis Obispo. I used to go there and would keep my bike on President offer? campus events, political decisions, or even the roof of my car because usually the nearest spot in the middle of the day was literally a mile-and-a-half away and sometimes even that was full and I had to park off campus. SDSU has some pretty serious problems too. Parking Services has been more than generous in wasting our money on renting spots at the PPHS building, where I used to park because I didn't want to buy a permit (maybe that's why they did it?). They have provided plenty of spots for us and it'stimefor some of you yuppie-scum to realize that not everything is for; your convenience. Someone mentioned valet parking (tongue-in-cheek, I hope). The reason for that is just to avoid hearing you bitch about parking so far away. Question: Do you feel that you can 'make a difference' in saving the environ(Sigh) I'll stop now. ment for future generations? - Scott Weselis Dear Editors: Dear Editors: After reading the April 11 article by Andrea Cavanaugh on "Maiginalization of Adjunct Faculty", I would like to say that I agree with Professor Peters views and comments regarding the use of adjuncts. As Peters points out, "...she is disappointed with a system that..treats both faculty and students as products." One cannot helpfeelingdisheartened knowing that the 'University' has become a business for PROFIT! Think about it Isn't it scary to think ofourselvesas 'products'? What kind ofan institution is this anyway? I thought that the educational institution was for the welfare of the people (students and faculty). One knows that when an educational system tends to worry more about 'saving a dollar,' it has less concerns about saving the 'future' of a wonderful mind I, too, am disappointed to see a well-respected professor leave the university. If she has been well liked and respected for her teaching andrelationshipswith her students, then let the students decide what FLEXIBILITY is! This so called 'flexibility' (The Cal State Thrift Plan) hurts the students, and as Peters stated, "...it does not provide better service." We areindividualswith serious goals:We arewhatmake this University work. We don't want to be products! It breaks my heart too, Professor Peters. Juniata RM Greenlee Gina M. LeVesseur "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." Read labels, plant a little grass in the yard and water when it's not raining. Turn off the tap when you brush and use both sides of paper. Don't just tell your kids to recycle* but take them to the store when you return your plastic bags. Tameri Etherton Donny VanZandt "I absolutely think I can "Yes! I can read the litmake a difference! I have erature of watch-dog pubtwo children and together lications and avoid evil we recycle and learn about businesses like golf different ways to make a courses and McDonalds." difference. It has to start at home and it has to become a priority for everyone." Sheryl Goto "Yes! Each one of us makes decisions that affect the environment, such as "How many children we produce, how much trash we generate, whether we recycle, and to whether we support (though purchases of their products) companies that make good or bad environmental decisions." I? for submissions is noon the Wednesdayprior to publication. Letters to the editor should include the author's name telephone number rather than to the individual editors. Deadline ^ l ,^I n SV IT OU R T ER ™ E h E D I T O K S e-mail address. 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Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu URL: http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ �Solis Update: Former CSUSM student Izabel Solis Fights for Father at Washington DG Soma Gutierrez and Trevor Knudsen PRIDE STAFF WRITERS Izabel Solis, a former student at CSUSM,flewtoWashington DC to challenge her father's continued incarceration and possible deportatioa Government agentsjustify their case against Izabel's father with the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, or DRAIRA. The former Sociology major met with Senator Dianne Feinstein's assistant, LaVita Strickland, and Congressman Randy Tuesday, April 25,2000 3 Cunningham's assistant, Frank J. Pur- Carmen, a senior in high school and her area and Izabel went as part of a group tion is currently supporting Bob Kicell. brother, Felipe, a seventh grader, are of 30 individuals representing families 272 " Families From April 6 - April 13, 2000, suffering in school. Izabel's youngest from across the United States, who areller's bill Ht.R 3wouldKeepingthe retroTogether" hat repeal Izabel met personally with Brian Bil- siblings question their father's where- currently being affected by DRAIRA. active IAIRA that tears f bray, California Congressman, who rep- abouts. "They think he's working," said Both AFSC and CIEJ sponsored the apart,psart ofaIs married couples,amilies a uch where resents the 49th District Overall, Izabel Izabel. triptoWashington. spouse is a resident alien and the other characterized the meetings as produc- Currently, Felipe Solis's case is in AccordingtoMartinez, AFSC aims tive saying, "After die trip, I felt some- appeals. Mr. Solis has been incarcer- mainly at raising awareness about is aUS citizen. thing would change. The politicians ated for almost three months since his unconstitutional la' saw the real and unjust suffering the detention on February3,2000. His case 1996 Reform law is causing for many has no resolution foreseeable in the near families and individuals. Things may future duetothe trial's extensive pronot change today ortomorrow,but this cess. is a start'' Izabel and other group mem- American Friends Service Combers spoke to congressmen and voiced mittee (AFSC), a recognized national their opinions on how IIARA goes organization, focuses onfightingfor against what the constitution represents immigrants' civil-rights, and Citizens in the United States. and Immigrants for Equal Justice (CIEJ) Despite the trip, however, Izabel's focuses on broader immigration issues. Mier remains incarcerated at Camp CSUSM's Edwaid Pholert, Director of Barrett, a county jail where the INS Educational and Achievement Retenhouses non-citizens awaiting deporta- tion Services (EARS), and Georgina tion hearings. Izabel's family continuesGarcia, EOP's Assistant Director, to suffer emotional and financial insta-referred Izabel to Roberto Martinez, bility. AccordingtoIzabel, her younger Director of AFSC. Martinez and Luz H M H siblings are particularly suffering die Maria Gonzalez, Coordinator of CIEJ to their father's absence. Her sister, organized the groupfromthe San Diego Izabel Solis and fellowrightsadvocate in Washington D.C. CSUSM Greenhouse: "Kiss today to have value; homosexuality; and can buy tickets for $20.00, minus the multiculturalism—while still relevant, buffet, depending on availability. You are treated in such a way that the must show valid student I.D. Mati^ show plays like a rather gentle period nee performances are held on Sunpiece (contrast these issues' treatment days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursin the current Broadway hit Rent, for days, and Saturdays, and evening perexample). When represented as an formances are held Tuesdays, Thurshistorical moment in time, Chorus days, and Saturdays through June 10, Line refuses to be over-sentimental; 2000. For more information, call (760) instead, it seems true to its time and 749-3448 or 1-800-802-7469. place. Opportunities for Research goodbye, and Amanda Bergara Planning analyst at CSUSM. The point me building will have laboratory facilities, including a graduate research Biology students recently har- laboratory. But "it would be nice to towards tomorvested the corn and beans they had have an area [of land] set aside for a yy planted two months ago in the green- natural laboratory," says Vourlitis. row... house located adjacent to parking PRIDE STAFF WRITER lot C. Although built in 1992, the greenhouse has been non-operational until this semester due to funding problems. Now fully operational and being used by Ecology classes,finally,the greenhouse has been put to use for growing life. The corn and beans study will show how the plants compete against each other for limited soil nutrients and light. The students have dried and weighed the plants, and are currently compiling their data in order to write up the results of this research activity. Continually, more Ecology classes are being offered at CSUSM. But the greenhouse is not solely for Ecology students' use. It provides research opportunities for all students and faculty. "The greenhouse offers a new dimension for students [concerning] instruction and research aspects," says Dr. George Vourlitis, Terrestrial Plant Ecologist and CSUSM professor. Undeveloped hillsides of chaparral adjacent to CSUSM are ideal for study - natural landscapes with native vegetation and ecosystems. The new Science Hall, currently under construction, is predicted to be complete in fall 2002, according to Bella Newberg, Financial and The Biological Sciences Department has within it the Ecology concentratioh where students work in the greenhouse under the class Biology 354, "Principles of Ecology". Various fields of study fall under ecology, which is the science of the relationships between organisms and their environments. In fall 2000, a Terrestrial Ecology class will be offered that is ecosystem-focused, and studies soil and the interaction between carbon, nutrients and water cycles. Terrestrial Plant Ecology studies the plant as a main unit, focusing on its growth and nutrient synthesis, according to Vourlitis. Currently CSUSM only focuses on general and "Terrestrial Plant" ecology, although there are plans to develop an Environmental Sciences program in the future. Graduate students can use the greenhouse to conduct research to fulfill their theses and under graduates can use it to conduct research for Independent Study course credit. For further information on research opportunities utilizing the greenhouse, contact Dr. George Vourlitis at (760) 750-4119 or georgev@csusm.edu. Some really good performances help. I've been disapFOR THE PRIDE STAFF WRITER pointed with the spotty casts of some Welk productions in the FIRST TIME What do you get when you mix past, but I was pleasantly suran audition, sixteenfresh-facedwan- prised by the all-around excellent EVER; nabe stars, an ego-inflated director acting and singing skills exhibwho insists on using pop psychology ited in this one. Some highlights to make his choices, and an empty include local high school senior stage? You get A Chorus Line, of Jennifer Rias (Diana), and colcourse, the overwhelmingly popular lege students Athena Espinoza CASH BONUS musical that took Broadway and the (Judy) and Lyndsey Wood (Krisrest ofAmerica by storm. Touted as the tine). These young performers PLUS most successful Broadway show ofall added real vitality to the show, time, you can now see A Chorus Line as well as a lot of talent. Rias' at the Welk Resort Theatre through moving rendition of "What I June 10,2000. Did for Love" brought calls ahd whistlesfromthe audience. Originally conceived, directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, The veteran actors added with music by Marvin Hamlisch, the much to the show, as well. Blane Choose to serve in Welk production of A Chorus Line Savage (Zach), Tracy Powell remains true to the original. Director/ (Sheila), and Tabitha R. one of the Armys topChoreographer Ray Limon and Music Andrews-Colmary's (Cassie) Director Justin Gray almost perfectly more experienced demeanors priority occupational recreate the visual and musical effects provided a nice contrast to the skills, and you could ofthemid-70'shit. young actors. The production receive a cash bonus of does afinejob of accentuating For those of you who, like me, the different stages of an actor's up to $20,000, if you rememberthe 70'sversion ofthe show, life—from thefreshexuberance qualify. Plus, earn up it's all there,fromthe angst-inspired, of afirstcallback, to the some- to $50,000 in money let-it-all-hang-out "confessions" ofthe times-painful ups and downs of for college through die characters to the wrap-around leo- a career, to the moment when an tards. Somehow Limon managed to actor must decide if she is too Montgomery G.I. Bill find cast members who looked and old, or too tired, to continue the and the Army College sounded like exact replicas ofthe orig- hectic and ego-deflating pace of Fund, if you qualify inals. Infeet,if I didn't know better, life on the stage. Find out mote I would say he took a time capsule back to 1976 and kidnapped Krista You won't be disappointed about these great Army Pigott (who plays Val)rigjhtoff the in the Welk production of A benefits. l alkto your stage of the Pantages in Los Angeles, Chorus Line. In fact, I for one where I saw the show for thefirsttime. particularly prefer this one to the local Army recruiter Pigott's pigtails, curvyframe,pink- original. The close seating and today. It could be one stripped crop-top and spunky rendi- the comparably cramped size of tion of "Dance: Ten; Looks: Three" the Welk stage added an appro- of the most rewarding (otherwise known as the 'Tits and priate intimacy to the show. That calls youve ever made. Ass" song) left me with a weird feel- intimacy was lost in the vast sea San Marcos ing of dejavu. of the Pantages of 1976. (760) 747-6510 Nevertheless, the Welk producTicket prices range from tion works. The then-cutting edge $28.00 to $38.00, with some ARMY. issues that drive the story l ine- including an uninspiring lun- BE ALL YOU CAN BET women must be young and beautiful cheon or dinner buffet. Students www.goarmy.com Cynthia Woodward $20,000 $50,000 FOR COLLEGE. �4 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 CSUSM CALENDAR OF EVENTS C lassifieds Help Wanted Help Wanted Part-time. Clean-up Packaging. Must have references and current health card. Call Jacob 471-9129 ^ Help Wanted F u 1 1 - t i m e, O p e n 5-1-2000. Deli' Help/ Manager. Must have references and current health card. Call Jacob. 471-9X92 For Sale For Sale $119/500.00 2BR, 2 Bath condo in gated San Marcos complex. Great Neighborhood. ASsumable financing ^ for qualified Buyer. Call 591-8520 Personals Put your Personal Advertisement in the Pride. ^ E-mail pride@csusm.edu of Call 750-6111 Friday, April 28,2000 Thursday, April 27,2000 Albert Bandura - "SelfEfficacy: The CSUSM Psychology Research Fair Exercise of Personal Influence" 8:00am-4:00pm Internationally known for his research and theoretical contributions to the fieldKeynote Speaker. Marc A Schuddt, T)f psychology, Bandura has been on MX). — 'The Genetics of Alcoholthe faculty of Stanford University since ism" 1953. Bandura's appearance is co-sponsored by the Human Development Pro- Other notable events will include the gram and the National Latino Research presentation of posters and papers by Center at C^orniaState University San students representing various universiMarcos. Additional information is avail- ties in Southern California and panel able by telephoning (760) 750-4117. discussions about careers in psychology and graduate school in psychology. Everyone is welcome to attend Open to the publicfreeof charge. For more information, go to CSUSM Academic Hall 102 Psychology Research Fair website at 1:30pm-3:30pm http://www.csusm.edu/psychology/ researchfair/ or e-mail Allison Tyra at Le Grande Illusion - 1937 French tyra001@mailhostl.csusm.edu anti-war film Presented by the History Club. Friday, April 28 and Commons 207 Saturday, April 29,2000 5:30pm For next week, Thursday, May4,2000 Spanish Language Comedy Deconstructs Mexican Machismo 'The Story ofAh Quin" Pioneering member ofSanDiego'sChi- "Entre Villa y Una Mujer Desnuda", describedasa'liilariousdeconstruction nese community. ofMexican machismo" and performed University Hall 270 in Spanish. Written by SabinaBerman; 7:00pm directed by Dora Arreola. Successfully produced in Mexico City with a '"run" of more than a year. Sponsored by the Spring Arts & Lectures Series of California State University San Marcos Presentation & Discussion and the California Centerforthe Arts, 10:30am-12:00pm Escondido. For more information, contact Dannis Mitchell at (760) 750-4366. California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Free and open to the public. 8:00pm Thursday, May 4,2000 MBRS "Conversations with Scientists" "Biochemistry of degenerative temporomandibular joint Disease" Dr. Gustavo Zardeneta of the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofac. Surg., Univ. Texas Health Science Center Join us in exploring the biochemical mechanisms underlying temporomandibularjoint disease. Dr. Zardeneta will discuss current studies investigating the steps leading to this diseased state. University Hall 270 Reception - "Meet the Scientist" (An opportunity to talk one-on-one with our distinguished guest) Light refreshments provided 10:00am- 10:30am WM^m- Wmmmimm m<1 mm •HHBHi •HI m3 -- ^I •mmH :* ill mm i &i VJ You know us - great membership program, great website Student Advantage is Completely focused on college students. We're ready to put your energy and your desire to be in the spotlight to work! You'll promote what we have to offer on campus. It doesn't get much better than this: great job right on campus; good pay, bonuses, opportunities to build skills (ecommerce/marketing), flexibility to work your own hours*, and did we mentionfreestuff? 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) discrimination donation spring 2000 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/07a2d2cb031d18a491245fa0beafcc4a.pdf feddb6d4ee8840a6ad38786e21639c32 PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ Health Service Fee Rejected ShannaSkidmore PRIDE STAFF WRITER C alifornia S tate University, S an M arcos Vol VII No. 28/Tuesday* May 02, 2000 C ontradictory I nformation Surrounding Smith Case I nvolves T raffic F atality Dean Manship Slate Wins ASI Election Shanna S kidmore P RIDE STAFF W RITER incident arises that requires their attention, type ofresponsethe University Police Amanda Bergara there is a problem The campus is the Uni- Department should take by "logically anaLastThursday, students voteddownthe PRIDE STAFF WRITER The results are in alter several weeks of versity Police Department's responsibility, lyzing each situation, guided by common campaigning. Polls dosed at seven o'clock Student Health Services Fee Increase RefIn her lawsuitfiledagainst CSUSM, and quiet, low activity periods are notjusti- sense and discretion." erendumlhat promisedto expandthe health in the evening ofWednesday April24,2000. former Lieutenant of University Police, fication for respondingtooff-campus incicaiter, according to the posted results. Soon after;rtwas announcedtoDeanManLosing the vote for afeeincrease will Alicia Smith, charges race and gender dis- dents, excluding the general patrol areas The Reprimand and Smith's Lawsuit ship and his teamreignas the new ASIstunegatively effect the way Student Health crimination while CSUSM's position is adjoining the campus. dent body representatives. Linda Leiter, Director of Business Services will operate. 4<With rapid growth thattheuniversity wasjustifiedin terminatElectkm resultsforthe new A.SI team The University Police Department's Services and Risk Management, slates the were posted on April 27,2000, announcing of twice as many students since 1996, we ing her employment Part ofthe reasoning may not be able to offer all services to stu- for Smith's termination revolves around a policies and procedures concerning issue involved in Smith'sreprimandwas tewinros.DeanManshpwasdectedASX dents," said Dr. Nicholson, Director of Stu- traffic fatality within one mile of campus. response to off-campus incidents, effec- that she did not send a University Police President, Raearma Wertz as Executive Prestive at the time Smith was Lieutenant, are officertothe scene of the accident The ident, Robin Milch as External Vice President Health Services. Failure to pass the Dr. Ernest Zomalt, Vice President of not precise. Accordingtocurrent Chief of axnplaintfttedagainstCSUSMby Smith's dent, Scott Crossman won Vice President health fee will definitely impact services for Administrative Services, made the deci- University Police, Tom Schultheis, "None attorney, Roy Landers, states Smith's rep- of Finance and Jocdyn Brown was elected the fall Senior Kimberiy Valentini said in sion to terminate Smith's employment of the procedures are so specific that rimand inregardto the traffic fatality was as Corporate Secretary. Other elects include responsetothe vote down, ' It is unfortu- One factor of the "several factors consid- they leave out roomfixjudgement calls" for "failing to properly perform her duties Jenny Carroll and Tad GoddardforCollege nate that thefeedid not pass because it was ered" in Smith's termination, according to and CSUSM officers' "first priority is the as a supervising public safety officer." This of Business Administration Representatives, reprimand w ^ presentedtoSmith on Sept and Michael Miller and Wendy Meeks for less expensive for me to go to the Student Zomalt, was a reprimand Smith received campus." 18,1998,fivemonths after the off-campus College of Arts and Sciences RepresentaHealth Service Center for equal care than to from her supervisor, Chief of University According to Deputy Butler of the traffic incident, following an outside inves- tives. my primary doctor. Who knows what will Police Arnold Tmjillo, for her reaction to happen now if they don't have the money an off campus traffic fatality in which a San Marcos Sheriff's Department's Traf- tigation at Trujillo's request, with Zomalt's Wlra asked what wifl be the first order juvenile died on the scene Apr: 12,1998 at fic Division, Barham Drive is the Sheriffsapproval toexpand?" of businessforthe A.SI board, Dean ManDepartment's jurisdiction. CSUSM offiDr. Nicholson and her staff will have 7:00pm ship replied, 'There are many tasks we hope In Smith'sfiledcomplaint with the to accomplish as soon as possible, such as cers are not expected to respond to an offto sit down and evaluate what they by law campus traffic accident because they may Vista Courthouse, she alleges that Tmjillo having next year's event calendar out to the must, should, and can affordtooffer stu- The Traffic Fatality Incident not have specialized training. 'Teoplewho reprimanded her for the incident after she students well in advance, and preparing for dents in the near future. They were hoping The incident took place at Barham aren't well-trained [in traffic] can cause complainedtoZomalt concerning Tmjillo summer orientation." to extend pharmacy hours to Friday with the new fee increase but will not be able Drive and Shelly Drive, within one mile problems with the investigation. Too many not being properly certified as required by The new ASI board will take over the to accommodate students with extended from campus. According to Leiter and people tryingtogive medical attention can CAState lawto perform the duties ofChief office on June 1,2000and will woikttirou^iofPublic Safety. The filed courthouse com- outthesummerandteipcoming2000-2001 hours. Dr. Nicholson points out that "staff- CSlTs attorney, Anderson, a CSUSM cause a problem," Butler said plaint also mentioned bias directed towards academic yean The board, who was "aibsoing levels will be compromised, which Community Service Officer (CSO) hap4 makes it difficulttoprovide for twice as pened upon the scene and radioed it in to University Police officers have been Smith due to her race and gender and Ihat lutely ecstatic abouttheresults ofthe election,'1 many students." Students who already wait dispatch Dispatch then notified the San to the Police Academy and have been her supervisor (Trujillo] was involved in wdfl begm training in the summer; according for appointments might havetowait longer Marcos Sheriff's Department Smith, the trained in law enforcement, Community criminal activity, specifically alleged spou- to Manship. supervisor on ckriy, did not said a Univer- Service Officers (CSO's) have not CSO's sal abuse." Smith also alleges that Tmjillo as a result of a lack of staffmembers. Whilecampaigainginlrortf^^ Staffing is notthe only area where Stu- sity Police officertothe scene of the acci- are student assistants that escort students pressed hertorevealher sexual orientation for two days straight, Manship learned about and personneltotheir cars at night, assist and questioned her as to why she was not some offeeissues that students at CSU San dent HeaKh Services must cut back. Cur- dent CSUSM faculty and staff who are locked married. In addition, Smith stated that Tru- Marcosfindimportant He noted that one rently, Student Health Services does not One of the four situations in which out oftheir offices, and save as basic eyes jillo used the term "monkey" in conversa- individual pointed outfeathandicap ramps charge students for office visits or lab serthe University Police Department may be and earstowhat is occurring on and around tions regarding racial matters. vice cost Although they hesitate on creat(to rxrt exist in parking ktfs cut by the Cesar ing a fee for office visits, they may start made aware o£ or involved, in off-campus campus. Chavez statue. Manship plans to bring this AccordingtoSmith's attorney, Land- matter upwifefeeuniversity. charging lab fees to students in order to incidents is if requests from individuals or The Sheriff's Department is primarily as, Smith maintains that she acted within officers in the field concerning off-campus cover the costs of outside work. The new ASI board was very thankful Although the office is very disap- incidents are made directly to the Univer- responsible for law enforcement, butjuris- the guidelines of procedure the night of for the support of students on campus and pointed about the loss of the fee increase, sity Police Department Zomalt and Leiter dictionwithin one mileofcampus is shared the traffic incident in which she received looksfoiwardto making a difference. Manthey are gratefultothose who voted yes. wcaild not discuss any otherfectorsregard- with the University Police Department, an unwarranted written reprimand from ship ccxnmented,"I honestlyfedfeatfeestuCathy Gremett, receptionist fen: Student ing Smith's termination at the advice of under Rules and Regulations 1.1.04. In Trujillo. Smith contends that she was dents of CSU San Marcos could not have regard to procedure, the University Policefired because of the complaints she made chosen a better board, a board that has expeHealth Services, said die "wantstothank CSU attorneys. Department has limitations in responding to university administrators, and that the rience, and most importantly, works well all the students who voted yes for their supIf CSUSM officers are responding to to off-campus incidents. The shift super- See DISCRIMINATION pg. 2 port" togetherforfeegood offeestudent body." an off-campus incident, and an on-campus visor isresponsiblefor determining what Possible Concealment of University's Role in Traffic Fatality? (710) and advised him he had just had responded on the scene. Rivera driven up on a serious injury acci- then decided to assist at the scene dent, needed an ambulance and in his civilian clothes and in his perThere is a contradiction within asked i f*/ was available" (italics sonal vehicle. These events stated in the memo are not stated in the Unithe official University Police Report added for emphasis). versity Police Department report on regarding a fatal traffic accident that The words in the official report file. occurred within CSUSM's jurisdiction on Apr.20, 1998. The contra- are almost verbatim to those used Rivera describes the events in diction within the report lies with in an unsigned memo, dated May 4, a mysterious I who is never named 1998. The memo, from former Uni- his memo to Trujillo, but a possibly in the report. The report appears to versity Police Officer Robert Rivera identical and unidentified/is present have been written throughout by this and addressed to former Chief of in the official report. The unidentified J , someone other than former Com- University Police Arnold Trujillo, I is further reported to have given munity Service Officer Ben Naidl, was obtained through an undisclosed CPR to the juvenile. Naidl is a CSO, untrained in CPR and advanced first even though Naidl is listed as the source. aid, according to the source. Naidl reporting officer. The memo indicates that Rivera, assisted others in removing the vicThe University Police Depart- a former University police officer, tims from the vehicle at the scene ment's official report onfilereported responded to the scene of the traffic of the accident, another portion of by Naidl, the CSO who originally accident at Naidl's request, but the memo omitted from the official happened upon the accident, states Rivera himself is never named in the report. "C.S.O. Naidl drove up to what official report. The / further mentions in the appeared to be a serious injury accident. He immediately radioed Rivera heard on the Sheriff's fre- report that no one had administered CSUSM Dispatcher John Grosso quency that no public safety officers CPR prior to the JTs arrival at the Amanda Bergara PRIDE STAFF WRITER scene, and that the juvenile, who Risk Management for CSUSM. later died, had gone 4-7 minutes Leiter stated "she [Smith] would without breathing, according to a witness, Joe Turner. The University not allow a public safety officer to Police Department's official report go the scene." places Joe Turner at the scene. Anderson stated that Smith did According to a witness at the not allow former Officer Rivera to scene, Mary Settle, other witnesses respond to the call of a CSO officer. at the scene did remove the victims from the vehicle, and Officer Rivera Currently, if there is an incident was present and performed CPR on requiring a University Police report, the juvenile. Joe Turner accompa- an actual University police officer nied Mary Settle the night of the would respond, investigate the inciaccident. dent, and write the report, not a CSO, according to Chief of University Police Tom Schultheis. The police Rivera responded to the scene against former Lieutenant ofUniver- officer would also report statements sity Police Alicia Smith's order. This from other departmental personnel. information from the memo is not According to Schultheis, in the past indicated in the University Police there were not always University Department report, but has been sub- police officers on duty, but now there stantiated by CSU attorney Leroy are on duty around the clock. Anderson and by the Linda Leiter, Director of Business Services and �$ rtbe 2 tEuesday, May 02, 2000 details of the harassment but he plans to meet with representatives of the Council to learn more. "When you have specifics, you can solve problems," he said However, an African-American staff member, who asked not to be identified, said Gonzalez has been made aware of the specific nature of the complaints. The staff member, who said he has been subjected to racial comments which escalated into harassment, threats, and retaliaAndrea Cavanaugh tion after his initial complaint, said that he PRIDE STAFF WRITER * hasfiledtwo grievances with Gonzalez* office and has requested several meetings African-Americans are treated dif- with him, but has received no response. ferently than other employees atCSUSM, "He hasn't made one attempt to reach according to a one-page statement given out" and address the grievances, which to President Alexander Gonzalez by Afri- have now been directed at the Chancelcan American Advisory Council mem- lor's office because ofthe lackofresponse bers on April 17. The unsigned statement he received, the staffmember said. "Right contained a list detailing "disparate treat- now I'm looking for an employer who ment" for African American employees, has a higher commitment to diversity." and several proposed resolutions. "He [Gonzalez] isn't really down in According to the statement, Afri- the trenches dealing with the issues," the can-American employees are subject to staff member said. harassment, including "inappropriate "I can't recall" hearing about those forms ofcommunication," exclusion from specific incidents, Gonzalez said. He meetings, and campus police called to declined to discuss any personnel matters, offices during meetings, actions which but said, "I don't deal with these things. I some employees feel are racially moti- don't get involved at that level." vated. 'Tou have to taketiiiswith a grain of Gonzalez said he doesn't know the AdvisotyCbuixilBrings A frican-American Issues to President Gonzalez' Attention DISCRIMINATION cont from pg 1 salt, these issues," Gonzalez added. 'This is just one employee" who feels he has been treated unfairly, he said. Concerns about unequal treatment for African American staff members have grown because of a perceived lack of responsefromthe administration, according to African American Advisory Council Chair Reginald Owens. 'These issues have gained in strength because they have not been addressed," he said. Gonzalez has made several proposals in response to the perceived inequity among staff members. The administration has approached a consulting group to discuss ways to improve the situation. Gonzalez has agred with the council's call for increased training for managers, and said there needs to be more accountability in enforcing and upholding policies that require equal treatment of all employees. 'It's my responsibility to try and ferret out [disparities] and make this a place where people want to be," Gonzalez said. Owens also had some suggestions to increase diversity on campus. "Look at the hiring process," he said. The university needs to devise ways to increase the diversity of the applicant pool, according to Owens. "If the pool isn't mixed, no by the lack of dormitories and affordone goes swimming," he said. Another able housing. "How do you convince solution to boost diversity is to "promote someone to come here when they can't from within," he said. find housing?" Gonzalez asked "It's The university should also "find tough." schools that are successful [at addressing Gonzalez said he has met with diversity] and emulate them," Owens African American students and is dissaid. turbed by their reports that they feel Some people want the university to "isolated and alon«" at CSUSM. 'Their better reflect the surrounding community, while some say it represents the com- concerns are important and we're going munity all too well. African-American to do what we can to make them employees say they make up only three better," he said. "I don't see this as a negative, percent ofthe staff at CSUSM, accordGonzalez said, referring to the stateing to The North County Tunes, while blacks comprise six percent of the pop- ment given to him by the Council. "I ulation of San Diego County. However, see it as a challenge." they said, African-Americans comprise a smaller percentage of the population of North County. Gonzalez said he is concerned about diversity issues among the student population as well as the staff. Because the university tends to draw the majority of its studentsfromthe surrounding area, and because African-Americans are underrep- Johnny Coogan resented in the area, Gonzalez said, "our PRIDE STAFF WRITER numbers [of African American students] have been historically lower." He said efforts are underway to Put down your books and recruit more African-American students enjoy the Trinidad Carnival on but those efforts have been hampered May 10,2000 in Founders Plaza at 3:30pm. Professor Loni Berry and the Theater Arts 327 class will put on a reproduction of the historical carnival that has been taking place in Trinidad for hunto speak at CSUSM, although this dreds of years. The carnival replecture never materialized. 21-year- resents ethnic harmony, which old Alexander Curtis was convicted is why the class has chosen the of misdemeanor trespassing charges Carnival of Trinidad. Carnival at CSUSM! HISTORY OF RACIAL TENSION AT CAL STATE SAN MARCOS unnamed defendants affiliated with the university retaliated against her. Amanda Bergara PRIDE STAFF WRITER Smith also alleges that she was shocked that her employment was CSUSM has a history troubled being terminated, since she had with racial strife. During the time not been told her job performance Alicia Smith was Lieutenant of Uniwas lacking in any manner. Smith versity Police, various racist acts were had been granted a merit increase, committed on campus. In Oct. 1996, raising her annual salary, and had a "Teach-In" was held at CSUSM to received notification from CSUSM lecture and provide workshops to ease that her performance was satisfac- racial tension. Students demanded the tory, according to her complaint. Teach-in after a student directed hateful racial epithets toward a female CSUSM's reasons for wanting African American professor in the to terminate both Smith and Tru- classroom. African American faculty jillo, her supervisor, according to members (all 9 out of 132 CSUSM Zomalt, was because "as a result faculty members) organized and of a number of factors, it became accused CSUSM of having embedclear that the leadership necessary ded institutional racism in regard to to guide the Public Safety Unit was the university's operations concerning not being provided by this leader- interactions between African Ameriship team [Smith and Trujillo]." can faculty and other members of the campus. According to Linda Leiter, In a document titled "Institutional Chief Trujillo's and Lt. Smith's Racism at California State Univeremployment were to be terminated sity San Marcos, specific examples and both were notified of the Uni- were cited, including racist comments versity's intent to terminate them. made to African American faculty by Trujillo resigned before his termina- other faculty members, and allegation was effective. Smith was noti- tions that white students had orgafied both verbally and by a written nized their classmates in writing negmemo dated Oct. 30,1998, that she ative evaluations of African Ameriwould be terminated on Jan. 31, can professors. According to this doc1999, according to Leiter. Smith ument, the low number of African had served as Lieutenant for the American students and faculty was University Police Department (then attributed to "an inept and insensitive referred to as the Public Safety bureaucracy that had bungled efforts Department) for three years. to diversify the campus and had given non-black colleagues higher salaries A hearing on the Smith case and greater research support," accordis scheduled for May 11, 2000 at ing to a Pride article dated Oct. 16, the Vista courthouse. CSUSM has 1996, written by Ken Van Horn. requested that the presiding judge The article further stated that an rule on the case at that time. Smith African American faculty member has requested a jury trial. accused then CSUSM President, Bill Stacy, of avoiding the issue of institutionalized racism at an Executive Board Meeting of the Academic Senate. At this same meeting, Stacy recognized that CSUSM had failed to achieve the goals of the campus mission in regard to diversity. At an African American Advisory Committee meeting, both faculty and students stated they felt endangered because of the racial tension on campus, according to a Union Tribune article dated Oct. 11,1996, written by Lisa Petrillo and L. Erik Bratt. Faculty members felt racial problems had been escalating at CSUSM for two years. According to Stacy, campus police had investigated reports of a white supremacist group on campus but did not turn up evidence. For the next two years, more racist incidents occurred. Swastikas were painted on campus, one with a threatening message directed specifically toward a female African American professor. Security measures were taken to ensure her safety. In Feb. 1997, hate leaflets with threats of shooting African Americans and hanging their white associates were placed on car windshields. A juvenile was apprehended by university police for distributing the leaflets who claimed that he was a member of Tom Metzger's White Aryan Resistance (WAR). Metzger applauded the distribution, according to an article written by Michael Miller for the Feb. 13, 1997 issue of The Pride. According to Miller, Metzger had been held accountable in a civil judgement in 1990 after the beating death of an Ethiopian student in Portland, OR, Metzger was tentatively scheduled for distributing hate messages at CSUSM. At Curtis' arraignment, Metzger acknowledged that he and Curtis had communicated via the Internet and through e-mail, according to a Sept. 4, 1997 editorial in the Union Tribune. Curtis was not a CSUSM student. Consistently, more racist flyers were found on campus. In the Feb. 27, 1997 issue of The Pride, the president and vice president of the Aryan Student Union wrote a letter to the editor announcing the swastika as their symbol and professing their desire to "show pride and solidarity . .. affecting their race and culture." In Apr. 1997, there were bomb threats sent anonymously by white supremacists via e-mail threatening a unity celebration on campus. According to a former African American student who attended CSUSM from 1996-1997, the situation on campus "was somewhat tense, but for the most part, business went on as usual. [As an African American on campus] You paid attention to what was going on around you." These are some of the events behind Smith's allegation in her complaint that CSUSM did not respond appropriately to stop the distribution and dissemination of racist posters, signs and caricatures of bigoted illustrations prevalent on campus, thus creating a hostile working environment. After the 1834 Emancipation, the French, who were the colonizers at the time, lost control of the carnival and so former slaves rushed to the streets by the thousands bringing African ideas to the festivities. Today, all citizens of Trinidad venture out of their houses three days before Lent to celebrate carnival. All the nationalities that populate Trinidad come together and intermingle. The carnival helps combat the racial, social, and political hostilities that exist in the country. For the CSUSM student, the carnival is a great break before the dreaded week of finals, which start two weeks after this big and entertaining event. There will be food and drinks to go along with the music, prizes, and performances. All the students performing in the carnival will be wearing elaboorate costumes made with their own hands. A great deal of money has been donated to make sure this carnival is a success. According to John McKay, a student in the class, "With the help of ASI and the Pride Alliance we have already received $2000, plus an additional $2000 has been raised by the students in our class." SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than to the individual editors. 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However, time has passed, the team has gained more experience, and Coach Hanover states, "Maturity wise, they're great—they've matured a lot." The men's golf team is currently ranked 16th nationally in men's golf for the NAIA, however once this team attends the National Championships, they have a good chance for higher ranking in the NAIA. The NAIA is for schools, like CSUSM, that have newly formed Athletic Programs that mayriotyet have the necessary four male and four female sports teams that are necessary for NCAA recognized (National Collegiate Athletic Association) schools, like SDSU. as well as golf," comments Coach Hanover. Assistant Golf Coach, Dr. Jackie Trischman, teaches chemistry at CSUSM, has been a part of the Torrey Pines Women's League, and has competed as a junior golfer at Pennsylvania's state level. Head Golf Coach Fred Hanover joined CSUSM in the fall of 1998. He received a phone call from Barbara Bashein, Vice President of External Affairs, who had been looking for someone to help create a CSUSM golf team. Coach Hanover accepted Winning Regimens the position and his past coaching experience includes three years The men and women golf teams coaching CSU San Bernardino's practice on various golf courses NCAA Division II golf team, which across San Diego County, including finished third in the nation. Vista Valley Country Club, EsconWomen's Golf One of Best in dido's Eagle Crest Golf Club and California Temecula's Red Hawk. In addition to traditional practice on the golf According to NAIA's "Head to courses, Coach Hanover incorpoHead Standings," CSUSM's wom- rates yoga into their practice. en's golf team is ranked 9 th in women's golf. The women's team, priThe golfers practice yoga Friday marily coached by Assistant Golf mornings at 7:00am in Commons Coach, Dr. Jackie Trischman, is 206, under the supervision of a yoga comprised of four juniors and one instructor hired by Coach Hanover. freshman. On April 10-11, the wom- A few of the male players may not en's golf team competed at the Lady have liked yoga when they began, Matador Classic in CSUN, finish- but now Hanover says that they ing 5th, and also competed at Idaho are enjoying it a bit more. "The State, April 16-18. stretching, relaxation, and breathing Since California has very few exercises are really helpful for life, Have you noticed the sticky tables outside the ACD computer Rain poured during the second labs? Leftover pieces of food and round of the Western Regional other trash can be found nestled National Association of Intercollebetween people's drinks. Students frequently use the giate Athletics (NAIA) Championcomputer lab in ACD 202 where ships, but this did not stop the men's the computers are easily accessible golf team from winning the event and the staff is friendly and knowl- with a total of 907 strokes. The edgeable. Most of the students have men's team competed April 17-18 no problem with the "No Drinks at the Temecula Golf Club against Allowed" rule and set their drinks six other NAIA teams, including CSU Monterey Bay, which came on the tables outside the lab. But outside the computer lab, in second with 923 strokes. Fred small pieces of furniture prop open Hanover, Golf Program Director the doors and several stains and and Head Golf Coach, trains the eight freshmen in CSUSM's men's sticky marks on the tables have golf team. remained since the beginning of the semester, along with the trash. Hanover says that this year's When asked in mid-March why young team did not have much expethe tables were not cleaned, Mary Atkins, Instructional Computer Lab rience in the beginning of the year Coordinator, said that she was not and were not used to traveling to aware of any complaints and that cloning in the Academic Labs. she was unable to fix problems in "The cloning that was going the computer labs unless she was on in the l abs," explained informed of them. "If anyone has Craig, "was to prevent stucomplaints or suggestions please dents f rom i nfecting thememail me at atkins@csusm.edu," selves in the computer l ab." said Atkins. "We work for you Bryan Clark Plain and simple, virus proguys." PRIDE STAFF WRITER tection and cloning on campus But by April 28, the tables were has been occurring without still not clean. A computer lab A strange occurrence took student knowledge. assistant—his name withheldWhat if a mistake was informed me that it was unclear place in the Academic Computer Lab on Tuesday, April made during the cloning prowho was to clean the table in the hallway. Atkins forwarded an email 18, at Cal State San Marcos. cess—what would students do? Morning students anx- "We had to close the labs to to the computer lab staff stating that iously waited f or the Aca- complete the cloning p rocess their duties include: " recycle barrels, trash around the computers, demic Computer Lab workers - otherwise the labs c ouldn't cleaning screens, cleaning mice, to grant them access to the be used by a nyone," Craig AND cleaning the floor close school computers in Academic stated. Strange as it sounds, clonaround and under the computers. Hall 202. However, students Facilities will clean up spills." were told that they were cur- ing in the computer lab during Atkins further stated, "Our mandate rently unable to use the PCs — the night was indeed what was is to provide a clean, pleasant envi- the Academic Computer Lab happening. But what was being cloned, you may ask? ronment for the students to work in was partially shutdown. What students d idn't know Our campus computers are — and since the janitorial contract does not include this, we end up was that at that precise being cloned to better serve moment, a cloning process students. Craig was heading doing these things." was taking place in ACD 202. up an " upgrade" of our AcaAccording to Facilities, the cusIn f act, the cloning process demic Computer Lab that todial service is in charge of clean-, had been happening th« night makes all the computers look ing all tables, but since the tables b efore without student knowl- and act the same by using a outside the lab are not supposed to edge. technology called " Cloning." be there—due to fire regulations— System Integration Expert In cloning, a person can the tables have not been cleaned. at Cal State San Marcos, Bill make an " image" of a comPatti Holden, from Facility Serjjiyolyed with the vices, said that she had not heard of any complaints before now, but said she will ask custodial service to begin cleaning the outside tables immediately. On March 20, Steve Orsak, from Environmental Health and Occupational Safety, stated, "CSUSM is addressing the addition of shelves inside each computer laboratory to hold food. Facilities Services and Planning, Design & Construction have been working on this item. There is also a plan to install magnetic hold back units on the lab doors so the door props can be removed." As of April 28, Patti Holden said no order had been placed for shelving or door props, but commented, "That would be a good idea." Cloning, at CSUSM? female golf teams in the NAIA, CSUSM's female team has had to travel-around the country for many of their tournaments, including Texas and Oregon. They will also attend the women's NAIA National Championships in Cumberland, Kentucky, May 16-18. The men's golf team will attend their NAIA National Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 22-26. Coach Hanover believes that both teams could finish in the top ten for the nationals. puter, which includes hardware settings, s oftware settings, and tools—much like Virus Protection and Machine Maintenance—identical to the original machine. Cloning cuts down on the time spent t roubleshooting p roblem machines and hardware issues. Essentially, all the PC Computers in Academic Hall are exactly the same, made directly f rom one machine, which is copied, to each computer over our school network. Students were unable to use the Academic Computer Lab that Tuesday because of a small problem during the cloning process. A few of the machines had a problem " understanding" that they were to be cloned. Since all the machines are cloned over the school network, only a few machines can clone at one time. Some machines had slow or bad network cablefs, which caused the computers to download the cloned image more slowly than others did. Since it took more time for some machines to download the image, the rest of the computers in the Academic Computer Lab were waiting to accept the new image. This process can take several hours, which is why it is done at night. The slower machines took upwards of 2 to 3 hours each, which delayed the process /of cloning the entire Academic Computer Lab. If you see any problems with a computer you are working on - please contact the Cal State San Marcos Help Desk at helpdesk@csusm.edu or call 750-4790. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: $20,000 CASH BONUS PLUS $50,000 FOR COLLEGE. Choose to serve in one of the Army's toppriority occupational skills, and you could receive a cash bonus of up to $20,000, if you qualify. Plus, earn up to $50,000 in money for college through the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Army College Fund, if you qualify. Find out more about these great Army benefits. Talk to your local Army recruiter today. It could be one of the most rewarding calls youve ever made. San Marcos (760) 747-6510 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN BE! www.goarmy.com �t Ti $ribe K fe 4 Tuesday, May 02, 2000 Scabemtc RAD - University Police sponsored training for campus safety and awareness. Basic RAD 12 hours, Adult women....under 18 yrs requires parent consent $20.00 - one time fee w/lifetime NO COST return policy! * Students must attend ALL classes to receive certification of completion. June 3 ,6, & 17, 2000 12:30pm-4:30pm VPA Annex #1 RAD-Kids 6 hours, 5-7 yrs of age, for Girls and Boys $15.00/child SPECIAL LIBRARY HOURS May 17 -23,2000 The Library will be open extra hours for finals study as follows: (Added hours are italicized/underlined) (May 17-18) Wed -Thur 8:00am - IMQjm (May 19) Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (May 20-21) Sat-Sun 11:00am - 5:00pm (Note: MEDIA SERVICES is open the additional hours on Saturday & Sunday ONLY) (May 22-23) Mon - Tues 8:00am - 10:00pm For further information call 750-4348 during open hours. CSUSM CALENDAR of EVENTS pullettn •Parents and or guardians are highly encouraged to participate in the class. June 24 & July 1,2000 1:00pm-4:00pm VPA Annex #1 RAD-Kids 9 hours, 8-10 yrs of age, for Girls and Boys $15.00/child •Parents and or guardians are highly encouraged to participate in the class. July 15,22, & 29,2000 1:00pm-4:00pm VPA Annex #1 Check-out the RAD page at: http://www.csusm.edu/ rad/ LAFS Scholarship Auction On Monday, May 1,2000 the Latino Association of Faculty & Staff (LAFS) of CSUSM will conduct a fundraising auction for the LAFS Scholarship. The auction will be conducted through the CSUSM web page and will be open to the public. Detail information on the auction will be found on web page at http://www.csusm.edu/ The items have been donated by members of LAFS and are Latin American, Hispanic, or indigenous in origin. Auction items can be previewed starting at 8:00 a.m. Bidding opens at noon and closes at noon on Friday, May 12. Please bid early and often and help us raise money for the 2000-2001 Scholarships. Note that 100% of the proceeds from the auction will be deposited in the endowed scholarship fund, which means that your contribution will have a permanent impact on the scholarship. Please share this information with as many members of the community and your office as you can. With sincere thanks! The Latino Association of Faculty & Staff 10:00am - 10:30am Presentation & Discussion Trespassing Through Shadows: 10:30am-12:00pm Memory, Photography and the Location: University Hall 270 Holocaust Dr. Andrea Liss (CSUSM) will discuss her book on Yom HaShoa, "The Story of Ah Quin" Pioneering member of San the day of Holocaust RememDiego's Chinese community. Film brance. A book signing will sponsored by the History Club. follow. 7:00pm 12:00pm- 1:00pm UH270 ACD 102 Tuesday, May 2,2000 Thursday, May 4 Friday, May 5,2000 Cha sa tata A Mixtec Healer Shares his Knowledge of Plants & Medicine - Professors Bonnie Bade and Deborah Small present an audiovisual experience of Mexican indigenous healing and plant use. 7:00pm - 8:00pm ACD 102 Cinco de Mayo & Cesar Chavez Celebration This event is co-sponsored by Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan and M.E.Ch.A 10:00 Welcome by student 10:15 ASI Early Learning Center 10:30 Welcome by Dr. Gonzales "Biochemistry of degenerative 10:50 Speaker Hector Muro temporomandibular joint dis11:30 Ballet Folklori Mixtlan ease" — Dr. Gustavo Zardeneta 12:00 Speaker Dolores Huerta of the Dept. of Oral & Maxil12:20 Music, Pinatas lofac. Surg., Univ. Texas Health 12:45 Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan Science Ctr. 1:00 Student Speakers Join MBRS in exploring the bio1:30 Ballet Folklorico chemical mechanisms underlying 2:00 Closing Statement temporomandibular joint disease. 2:15 Aztec Dancers Dr. Zardeneta will discuss current studies investigating the steps leading to this diseased state. Next Week's Line-Up of Great Free radical sources and oxidative Music: modification of key proteins in the joint will be discussed. Monday, May 8,2000 Agenda: Candye Kane Reception - "Meet the Scientist'* Rounder Records' Swingin' Blues (An opportunity to talk one-onDiva one with our distinguished guest.) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Light Refreshments provided. Dome Stage HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT LAW SCHOOL? •What Are the Current Job Opportunities For Lawyers? \ What Is The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)? How Should I Prepare for It? Can I Afford Law School? (scholarships &financialaid) Can I Continue To Work While In Law School? 'part-time option) • Does Law School Really Take Three Years? (two-year option) Tuesday, May 9,2000 Hwy 52 Bluegrass in the tradition of pioneers like Bill Monroe. 12:00pm-1:00pm Dome Stage Wednesday, May 10,2000 Bitoto Souskous music from Zaire 12:00pm- 1:00pm Dome Stage Thursday, May 11,2000 Zydeco T and the Zydeco 1 Patrol Southwest Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco 12:00pm - 1:00pm Dome Stage Also for next Thursday, May 11,2000: Ruthie Hewitt - "Math and Science Can Be Fun?" Presented by ASI CSU San Marcos Childcare Committee 7:15pm Commons 206 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>1999-2000</h2> Description An account of the resource The tenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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This Monday, I subAccording to Dr. Miriam W. mitted my resignation to Schustack , Chair of the Academic President Gonzalez and Senate, Dr. Karas announced his resrequested that he reassign ignation at the end of his usual report me to a faculty position as to the Academic Senate during the Professor of Physics. At the May 3, 2000 meeting of the Acaend of June I will step down demic Senate. Schustack noted that as Vice President for Aca"[t]he Senators appeared stunned at demic Affairs. the announcement." I look Forward to Schustack also noted that when returning to my first proqueried by one Academic Senator fessional loves - students, as to the reason for his resignation, teaching, and study, and to Karas replied that "his reasons were enjoy a close collaborative of an intensely personal nature, and relationship with the superb that he would appreciate having his faculty and staff who make privacy respected on this issue and CSUSM such a wonderful not being questioned further." In an institution. There are a IN THIS ISSUE Cha Sa Tata..... 2 Do Diets Really Work? Ah Quiii Diaries Coffee C art T\irn Off the TV 3 Latino/a Greeks.. Raving Ecstasy Student Theater 4 "Heading E ast" Gladiator 5 Opinion 6 Campus Recovers Quickly Adra Hallford PRIDE STAFF WRITER Academic Bulletin.......7 Calendar. Nothin' but Love for the ILOVEYOU Worm Attack: ...8 Though the infamous ILOVEYOU "worm" spread like the plague throughout computer systems around the world, shutting down government agencies, corporate networks, and even entire nations early Thursday morning, May 4, 2000, CSUSM contained the attack on campus computers by noon the same day. ILOVEYOU was the subject line on e-mails containing an attachment that opened what some reports mistakenly called a "virus". According to the Symantec Antivirus Research Center viruses and worms differ in how they spread. Symantec is the provider of Norton Anti Virus software. Worms are designed to propagate cyber violence throughout a network with little or no help from humans (i.e. grabbing addresses and mailing itself). Alternatively, a virus is designed to hide out and allow itself to be sent to a recipient where it can wreck havoc on a machine. The ILOVEYOU attachment contained a Visual Basic Script (.vbs file) that, once opened, would mail itself to everyone listed in the address book, then begin corrupting specific files number of projects I hope to pursue and through them, I intend to continue contributing to the campus and the communities we serve/ Thanks for the support and commitment you've shown over the past four years. Together, we've made a lot of progress. In a memorandum to the Cal State San Marcos Campus Community dated May 3,2000 and released following the Academic Senate meeting, CSUSM's President Dr. Alexander Gonzalez notes that "[o]n Monday, May 1, Dr. Richard Karas resigned his position as Vice President for Academic Affairs. I respect his decision as well as his request for reassignment to a faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. With the fall semester, Dr. Karas will become a Professor of Physics at Cal on the local machine. "It's impressive code.. Clean... Well written," say student assistants who work in Computing and Telecommunications Network Operations of the four short pages ofVisual Basic code thatfloodedinboxes and sent items folders with thousands of infected messages on campus and around the world. The worm created what an Information Technology Consultant in HelpDesk Support, Carlos Arciniega, called a "panic" among campus computer users. When David Medeiros, Operating Systems Analyst for the campus Computing and Telecommunications department opened his e-mail at about 7:15am to more than 50 expressions of affection, he realized he was either more popular than he ever imagined or that a cyber attack had been unleashed on the campus e-mail system. "I opened the first arjd saw that the file extension on the attachment was .vbs," Medeiros stated. Knowing that most attachments are more common file types like .txt, .doc, or .jpg, Medeiros went to look for the latest updates for the Virus Scan program that catches and cleans Infected files. Medeiros said that they employed a 3-tiered defense, "Stop it, contain it, and fix it." Medeiros said that CSUSM faired better than many other organizations in the face of the worm because Computing and Telecommunications were prepared to react to the threat quickly. "When something like this happens, it's a big team effort," Medeiros said in praise of his coworkers. Computing shut down the campus e-mail servers almost immediately to quarantine the worm and began the process of cleaning the attachments for the campus e-mail servers. The virus scanning software See VIRUS pg. 2 State San Marcos. We wish him all the best in returning to hisfirstgreat passion in academia, teaching students." In the same memorandum Gonzalez states that he will shortly "make a decision about an interim appointment and [begin] the search to replace Dr. Karas." Dr. Karas' resignation comes on the heels of the resignation of the both the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Victor Rocha, who will be taking a position as a professor of Psychology in the fall, and the Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr. Newton Margulies who resigned his position in the fall of 1998 citing personal reasons. Dr. Karas came to Cal State San Marcos in mid-1996 from Western State College of Colorado, where he served as Vice President for Academic Affairs. During his tenure as Vice President of Academic Affairs Drilling for Books Brian Fisher PRIDE STAFF WRITER In anticipation of the new library, a crew drilled approximately twenty holes j ust west of University Hall on Tuesday, May 2. These "drill s ites" range in depth f rom three to f orty f eet, and o ften require more than one hour of drilling time per site. "Its all pretty straight forward, we are drilling to find the depth of the granite layer underneath the compacted e arth," stated Paul Dunster, Project Geologist of Geocon, who headed the p roject. Paul also states, "The granite layer will serve as a foundation for the new library." Due to previous blasting and grading, some of the granite was found in large fragments. The fragments are not capable of supporting heavy structures such as the library. Granite stability was the m ajor problem Geocon "drilled i nto" while determining the granite depth. "Sometimes i t's d ifficult to tell if the granite is s table," stated Dunster. Dunster said that he o ften had to get into "the cage" and was lowered down into holes to determine granite stability. The drill itself is attached to a large s haft capable of extending one hundred feet into the ground. Depth measurements are relayed f rom a sensor in the s haft to a computer in the tractor operation panel. The steel drill bit sports approximately ten "carbide f iber" teeth (stron- at CSUSM the student body has grown by over 2000 students, several new academic programs were successfully begun, and a process for the evaluation of academic programs was initiated. Prior to serving as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Western State College of Colorado, Karas served as Dean ofAdministrative Services at Sonoma State University. He also served as Chair of Sonoma State's physics and astronomy department, and as a manager in a computer company doing business in China. Karas earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from UC Berkeley in physics and his doctoral degree from UC Berkeley in atmospheric and space sciences. His honors include Outstanding Professor of the Year, and National Endowment for the Humanities "All-College Fellow" while at Sonoma State. ger than steel) at the tip of the drill, allowing it to tear through rock and other hardened deposits underneath the surface. "We are not sure when the library will be f inished," stated Dunster, although he believed the estimate f or f inal construction was approximately three years away. As f or now, the sites will remain covered with large pieces of plywood until construction is scheduled. BRIAN FISHER/THE PRIDE �Cfcr f)nftr �VIRUS cont. from pg. 1 the leading Virus Scanning S oftware companies, people should found and cleaned almost 85,000 delete messages that contain the infected files on the mail servers, following: according to' Medeiros. By 8:00am, others on the SUBJECT: "ILOVEYOU" campus network or working MESSAGE: "kindly check the LOVELETTER f rom home realized they, too, attached coming from me." were under attack. "Almost every machine on campus got ATTACHMENT: "LOVE-LETthe message," said Carlos TER-FOR-YOU.TXT. vbs" Arciniega. Arciniega estimated that half of the campus users, SUBJECT: "Virus ALERT!!!" or about 450 users, opened the MESSAGE: A long message attachment and unleashed the that pretends to be information from Symantec Corp. worm. about VBS/LoveLetter.worm ATTACHMENT: Mathew Wallis, a senior in the History department, "protect.vbs" expressed concern about endof-semester deadlines, "It shut SUBJECT: "Dangerous Virus down my mail f or about four Warning" hours, but t hat's about it. I was MESSAGE: "There is a worried about my e -mail, dangerous virus circulating. because I have to use it to com- Please click attached picture municate with my p rofessors." to view it and learn to avoid At f irst it seemed the worm had it." the upper hand as it stretched ATTACHMENT: the limits of patience and the "virus_warning.jpg.vbs" campus's ability to respond to SUBJECT: "Joke" all the calls f or help. MESSAGE: NONE HelpDesk student assistant ATTACHMENT: Dennis Pittman, a senior HTM "VeryFunny.vbs" major who calls himself a "HelpDesk Guru," said that HelpDesk SUBJECT: "Important ! Read fielded seven to ten calls per carefully !!" minute between the hours of MESSAGE: "Checked the eight and twelve that morning. attached IMPORTANT coming "Some [callers] sounded calm, from me !" others were excited. But we ATTACHMENT: d idn't get anyone with an atti- "IMPORTANT.TXT. vbs" tude. They understood. Most people wanted to know about SUBJECT: "Mothers Day updates f or virus scans, what Order Confirmation" kind of damage it would do, MESSAGE: "We have proand how long it would take the ceeded to charge your credit servers to come back u p," said card for the amount of $326.92 for the mothers day diamond Dennis of the experience. special. We have attached a Medeiros provides some detailed invoice to this email. Please print out the attachadvice for students: 1. Always make sure you ment and keep it in a safe have a back-up. Operating Sys- place.Thanks Again and Have tems and software can be easily a Happy Mothers Day!" reloaded on a computer. But ATTACHMENT: data, like documents, e-mail, "mothersday.vbs" and databases that a ren't backed SUBJECT: "Susitikim shi up are particularly vulnerable. vakara kavos puodukui..." 2. If you d on't have virus protection software, get it, keep MESSAGE: "kindly check the LOVELETTER it updated, and scan your entire attached coming from me." system, not j ust the program ATTACHMENT: "LOVE-LETf iles, regularly. 3. Never open an attachment TER-FOR-YOU.TXT. VBS" unless you what it is and whom Damage f rom the attack is it is f rom. Look at the f ile type. estimated to exceed one billion If it is a .vbs, you know it is bad. Also watch f or f iles that dollars globally. Final toll on end in .zip and .exe. You can campus and home systems will always e-mail senders to find not be known f or some time, as out more information before you the worm has the ability to relaunch itself once users attempt open anything from them. to open f iles corrupted by it. Evaluation copies, or " try The f iles "become" the worm, and b uy" copies, of virus though the f ile name may still scanning software can be look like a favored image or downloaded f rom music f ile. http://www.symantec.com Any student, faculty, or staff (Norton A ntivirus) and http:/ person who needs to repair their /www.mcafee.com/ (McAfee computer a fter opening the virus A ntivirus). may obtain a diskette f rom the Though the immediate threat HelpDesk that will assist them may be over, several copycat in the e ffort. worms have been unleashed "The way the world is n ow... since Thursday. Like the ILOVEYOU worm, these rely This is the worst we have been on common subject lines that hit; but, it w on't be the last. The users are accustomed to open- lesson here is: back up, back u p," said Medeiros. ing. According to McAfee, one of Cha S& Tata Audiovisual Experience of Mexican Indigenous Healing and Plant Use A Review healer. Tapia embraced her willingness to learn because so few young people in the Mixteca were left to The scent of burning copal learn the healing arts due to transnagreeted the arriving audience of tional migration, Dr. Bade stated. Cha Sa Tata, an Arts & Lectures Series event which took place on Bade also stated that Tapia realThursday, May 4, 2000 at 7:00pm ized the need for the documentation inACD 102. of his healing knowledge because it Samantha Cahill PRIDE EDITOR Cha Sa Tata, a multimedia j presentation by Professor Deborah Small of Visual and j Performing Arts, and Dr. Bonnie Bade, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Liberal Studies Program, presented audio and visual images of the Mixteca people in Oaxaca, Mexico. Cha Sa Tata focuses on the knowledge of plants and healing as imparted by Don Primo D ominguez Tapia, a Mixtec j healer. Bonnie Biggs, Coordinator of University Arts & Lectures, introduced Dr. Bade to approximate 100 people in attendance. The audience included faculty, staff, students, community members, and the extended families of the presenters. All who were there settled into their seats to experience the sights and sounds of the Mixteca. The information presented in the multimedia piece was the result of thirteen years of Dr. Bade's fieldwork in the Mixteca with Don Primo Dominguez Tapia, a Mixtec video footage, superb audio tracts, and visually stunning still and animated images Sections of the CD-ROM include: The Mixteca, Medicine, Plants, Fieldwork/Research, and Don Primo. Each section leads to additional sub menus that will allow the viewer to progress through information on the pre-Columbian Mixteca, community structures, world view, maps, economic information, and information on specific plants and healing practices. These various sections are at different stages of production and include various visual and audio elements. The section on plants provided a wealth of ethnobotanical data. "wasn't being passed on" through the traditional means of an apprenticeship. She closed her dramatic speech with the disclaimer that she was not Don Primo's apprentice, stating, "I'm just a white chick from California." Cha Sa Tata concluded with visually stunning presentations of the collaborative work in progress: a CD-ROM by internationally wellknown artist, Professor Deborah Small. . The CD-ROM visually demonstrates promise in the area of artistic development; it includes excellent Bade and Small hope to complete the CD, but are still looking for additional grant funds. They have received grant moneyfromCSUSM for the production of the CD and course release time. Hopefiilly, when additional funding is secured, the CD-ROM will include additional data and analysis to accompany its artistic visuals, allowing it to become an exemplary piece of scholarship as well as artistry. offtheir bellybuttonringsand tattoos, so "Forget how much you are eating and other girls feel the need to lose weight so concentrate on whatyou are eating." Barthey can look as good" nard argues that eating many plant foocte According to the Eating Disorders is what an average person needs, such as, Johnny Coogan Awareness and Prevention Center, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and PRIDE STAFF WRITER Americans spend $40 billion on eating fruit If a person eats these foods instead anddiet-relatedproducts each year. Also, ofburgers and chips they'll end up with Are men really attracted to thin the American Journal of Psychiatry a M supply of nutrients. females? According to Tyson Newman, recently published that one out o ften According to Woman's Health, a senior, he wants to see a woman look college women have an eating disorder. women should: a little bigger than the models in all Many women attending this college may •Eat 6-11 servings of bread, cereal, the magazines that are on the 'C' store feel that they don't have an eating dis- rice or pasta per day magazine shelf. "It's disgusting to see order but Dr. Nicholson,fromStudent • Eat 3-5 servings of vegetables per a gill with bony aims and legs," Tyson Health Services, stated that there have day declared Jon Pinckert, a graduate stubeen several students from CSU San • Eat 2-4 servings offiuitper day dent, confesses that he does look at Marcos that do. Because of the doctor • Eat 2-3 servings of meat, poultry, smaller girls when they walk by, but he patient confidentiality agreement, she fish, dry beans, eggs or nuts per day also states, "I would rather date a girl could not discuss the specifics of any ; Consume 2-3 servings of milk, who isn't afraid to eat" cases. yogurt or cheese per day. Melody Wells, ajunior, said that she One weight loss strategy is diet pills. • Start exercising 30 minutes 3 times cuts desserts out of her diet and exerMany of these pills such as Metabolife a week and increase to 45-60 minutes as cises on a regular basis. Sharon Solty, a senior, also stated that she cuts deserts and Ripped Fuel contain a natural herb often as every day Followingyourowndietcanbe danfrom her diet but confessed that she hascalled Ephedrine. This hob is dangerbeen on several diets that didn't seem ous if not taken properly, hi Texas there gerous. The National Academy of Scito work Both woman blame society for have beenrightdeaths and 700 adverse encesreportsthat six out of ten leading their constant struggle with 'thinness.' effects in connection with Ephedrine. killer diseases are dietrelated.So conSharon argues that "Cute clothes are This dietary supplement cancause death, sult a registered dietitian. Student Health smaller," while Melody wants to 'look stroke, or heart attack, but not all labels Services has a dietitian on staff and will help with any problems you may have. thin in a swim suit" Sharon also stated warn you of this feet Many experts argue about what is To make an appointment call 7604915 that the new look is less clothing.6 'Girls are wearing those litdehalfshirts to show the right diet Neal Barnard, MD, says Do Diets Really Work? �On Air with Dr. Susie Lan Cassel and "The Diaries Of Ah Quin" Serving C offee and Community for CSUSM Mike Spangler PRIDE NEWS EDITOR CSUSM's own Dr. Susie Lan Cassel will be a guest on the hourlong KPBS (89.5)radioshow, "These Days," Tuesday, May 9, 2000, 10:00am - 11:00am. The show is planned around Dr. Cassel's work on the critical edition of 'The Diaries of Ah Quin." May is Asian Pacific American Awareness month. Cassel said, "I'm nervous. Thirty members of my family live in San Diego and I hesitatingly told my mother about the interview yesterday [May 5]." Dr. Cassel, a professor of Literature and Writing studies at CSUSM, said she wasfirstapproached to be a guest on KPBS "to discuss modern views of California alongside a professor who was plugging his new book on Steinbeck." But, in her pre-interview, Dr. Cassel generated enough interest in California-based Asian America^ Literature to warrant a show of its own. , "He [Ah Quin] was a 19th century Chinese immigrant to America and aiguably San Diego's first Chinese patriarch," said Dr. Cassel. The 10-volume diary, written predominantly in English over a 25-year period, pre-date what is commonly believed to be the beginning ofAsian American Literature "by at least a generation," Dr. Cassel continued. Dr. Cassel is the editor of the critical edition ofAh Quin's Diaries. She has transcribed them all and is currently working on the translations of the interspersed Chinese characters. National TV I\irn-off Week: April 24 30 Melanie Addington PRIDE STAFF WRITER Kimberly Valentini PRIDE SJAFF WRITER sive c offee menu that o ffers everything f rom espressos to iced mochas, Premiere Espresso o ffers hot and cold lunches and quick snacks. Some of the more popular menu items include hot dogs, pretzels, c offee cake, and the ever popular cranberry grapefruit SoBe, Premiere Espresso gives you a j olt in the morning and a quick snack in-between classes. There is always a line, so it must be good. Who are they? More commonly known as "the c offee c art," Premiere Espresso serves A new location gave this primore than j ust c offee. vately owned business, s taffed by six CSUSM students, more Owner Steve Mcintosh, and room to expand. Students can his partner, Ben Gordon, are thank the new owners f or both constantly testing new menu i m ^^^mm^mmmmmmm items to see what works and what students like. Ben stated, "If students notice a product that is there one day and then gone, i t's because we are experimenting with product l ines." However, they are always open to suggestions for improvement. "We are here to serve the students," said Steve. Steve and Ben took over Premiere Expresso in November of 1999. They decided to move the c offee cart, from its corner down by the University Bookstore to Founder's Plaza, right in front of Science Hall, in order to better serve the students of CSUSM. Steve commented, "Moving made it so much easier f or the students, because it is closer to Steve and Ben love being at CSUSM as much as the students love having them around. In f act, CSUSM students slav-. ing away at summer school will have a f riendly smile waiting f or them at the " coffee c art." Premiere Espresso plans to stay open during the summer months. Students have nothing but compliments about t he new image and location of Premier Espresso. Rich Pugnier a CSUSM senior said, "I use the c offee cart a lot more now that it has been moved. I t's so much easier to get in my f ifteen minute break between classes." Racheal Jenkin another CSUSM senior raved, "They are always so friendly, and t he food is g reat." MELANIE A DDINGTON/m£ PRIDE Complimenting the expanity, productivity, healthy physical activity, civic engagement, reading, t hinking and doing," says National TV Turn-off Week promoters Free America. Since 1995, millions of individuals have volunteered to t urn off their sets for National TV Turn-off Week—a f ull week when individuals commit to spend time doing something other than watching TV. TV Turn-off Week is a broadly supported e ffort to help people "rediscover that l ife can be more constructive, rewarding, healthy—even i nformative—with more time and less TV." 1,197 minutes per week. Findings f rom the US Department of Education show that American youths, ages 12-17, watch a total of 20 hours and 20 minutes per week of TV. By the time these children are eighteen, they will have seen 200,000 acts of violence and 16,000 of these acts of television violence are mur- D on't t hink you spend a lot of time watching TV? The Couch Potato Question: Why turn off the According to the A.C. television? Nielsen Co. (1998), the And w hat's so bad about it, anyway? I know my mom always set me down in f ront of the television when she wanted "quiet t ime." I may not be able to remember r unning t hrough many f ields, but the image of Laura Wilder r unning f ree on Little House on the P rairie sustains me. the new location and menu. "We classes. They d on't have to walk look forward to expanding with all the way across campus anythe school," said Ben. m ore." average American watches t hree hours and 46 minutes of TV each day. T hat's more than 52 days of nonstop TV-watching per year! By age 65 the average American will have spent nearly nine years glued to the t ube," states TV Free America So, w hat's so " bad" about watching t hree hours of television a day? Turning o ff the TV for a According to the New York week f ocuses us "on what all Times, average American chilTV-viewing displaces: creativ- dren, ages 2-11, watch television ders, according to the American Medical Association. In between the violence and cartoons are the commercials. Consumer Reports estimates that by the age of eighteen, an individual will see over 360,000 commercials. On a Saturday morning, over 202 ads for j unk food were shown within a four-hour p eriod. an old f riend. Personal Challenge On Thursday the sweet sounds of the Lakers game drew With all of t his i nformation brewing in the back of my mind, me i nto my d ad's den to sit I decided to quit television f or down and cheer f or the team. Of course they won. the week. On my f irst day of no television, Monday, I did perfectly f ine. I was busy working on homework and never thought of television. Then 10:00pm came along and the season f inale of Once and Again came on. I c ouldn't resist. I watched the f ull hour, all the while convincing myself that one little hour d oesn't really count. Tuesday I was perfectly f ine u ntil my son came up to me with those puppy dog eyes and said, "Blue mama, Blue." This was his way of asking to watch Blue's Clues. How could I resist? Singing along with Steve, I was happy we had f igured out Blue's Clues and forgot my plan to avoid the television. As I began to reach f or the remote on Friday I began to feel guilty. I nstead, I sat down and began reading a book, a hobby I used to adore. I found myself f loating away into an i maginary world created all by the suggestion of the words and my own imagination. No commercials! Instead of my u sual dose of c artoons on Saturday m orning, I a ctually read the entire newspaper. Of course, I knew by t his time the week was almost over and I had watched TV almost every day. I felt enormously g uilty and t ried to f ind exciting things for my son and I to do. On Sunday, I went to the opera and had an amazing day. So, I sat down to w rite t his a rticle happy about my a bility to avoid the television. Of c ourse, I soon r ealized it was almost 9:00pm and that X -files was coming on. Without hesitation I Wednesday I toughened my resolve and avoided the tele- t urned it on. vision like it was the plague. So much for my c reativity Somehow I found time to clean and productivity. my room, f inish all of my homework on time, spend time with my son, read Rolling Stone, and even had time l eftover to call �QCl)e $ r i t > e The Future of Latino/a Greeks on CSUSM Campus Sonia Gutierrez PRIDE STAFF WRITER The Greek Minority Issue at CSUSM Opens a Doorway to Discussions On Friday, April 21, 2000, a meeting took place to c larify issues and make inquiries about forming a Latina Greek Sorority at CSUSM, a fter two opinion articles were printed in The Pride. The meeting was held between a group of young women and members of management f or Student A ffairs. Trying to establish a Greek sorority on campus is a continual process that takes f rom one to three years, Dr. Francine M. Martinez, Vice President of Student A ffairs, explained at the meeting. "The group can start as a club; however, it does not mean the club will be a recognized Greek organization," said Dr. Martinez. She outlined the process of establishing a Greek sorority f rom a club. The recognized club organization moves to a provisional status, and finally becomes an o fficially recognized chapter. Currently, there are two Greek social organization f raternities and two sororities on campus. The two Greek f raternities are Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Sororities on campus include Alpha Chi Raving Ecstasy Sarah Smith PRIDE STAFF WRITER Instead of buying alcohol at clubs, it is now trendy to buy drugs at Raves. Raves are becoming increasingly popular f or people under 21 because all ages are allowed inside. A Rave usually consists of music and endless dancing. "Club drugs" are gaining popularity because they help people sustain their energy, which allows a person to dance f or longer hours, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). One of the most popular drugs is MDMA (Ecstasy), which has been illegal in the United States since 1985. CSUSM: A Message f rom Stu- he changed his mind. "Maybe. I The social aspect is only a by-product of the sense of would consider i t." dent A ffairs." f amily t heir members s hare," Sandra Estudillo, a Business Likewise, when Edi Barreto, said Angel A. Perez, Jr. In his opinion p iece, Joel Administration m ajor and proclaims that President Gonzalez a Business Administration m ajor spective member of the Latina According to Computer SciGreek sorority, responded to the " refused to expand the Greek was asked, "What stops you ence student Abel Torres, about results of the meeting. "We got system because ' all the quotas f rom j oining the Greek Fratera year ago Angel Perez, a communication and we received have been m et'." According to nity?" He answered, " Nothing." National Retention O fficer, coninformation that should be given Damon Bell, the school was not However, when asked, "Would tacted and informed Latino and readily available to stu- planning to expand at this time you j oin a L atin Greek Frater"because the quota f or other nity?" He said, "Yes, because males that Lambda Theta Phi dents." sororities had been met, and it would be based on a Latino was planning to start a chapter at CSUSM; however, lack of supPresently, the group of because the school was stabi- community." port led to a decline of s tudents' women interested in starting the lizing i tself." However, accordHow do minority females interest. sorority is in the process of ing to Bell, the university has becoming a recognized Inter not developed a plan as of yet f eel about j oining a CSUSM According to student Council Club at CSUSM. They f or Greek expansion. Adminis- Greek Sorority? Brenda SanMichael Lopez, a year a;go he are interested in becoming an tration will be working on this chez, a Business Administration major* said she would not j oin looked into f orming a Latino Interest Group, desiring a ffil- over the summer. a Greek sorority. When asked if Greek Fraternity. " I talked to iation with the national/ Student A ffairs writes, she would j oin a Latina Greek Andres Favela. He asked if I was international Greek social/ dedicated, and made it clear it service organization. They say "National requirements are o ften sorority, she said, "Yes, but they was a lot of work. I f elt discourthat the Latina sorority would more stringent than university would have to be open to other aged. He shot my boat down." requirements, and we will work p eople." be open to all ethnicities. Michael is one of the founding with students to i dentify approTwins E ffie and Esther Reng- members of Alpha Kappa Psi, a The Hispanic population at priate contacts to how these can business f raternity. CSUSM has increased from875 stu- be m et." However, according lilan, of Asian ancestry, had dents during 1998 to the present to Sandra, information was not responses similar to Latina According to Andres Favela, amount of 1,031 students. These readily available upon her females on campus. E ffie, a Assistant Dean f or Student Relastatistics have been provided by request. A fter trying to contact Business Administration major, RickMoore,DirectorofCommunica- administration, Damon Bell answered, " No" when asked i f tions, and who has a Greek tions, and the CSUSM web site referred Sandra to the CSUSM she would j oin a G^eek soror- system b ackground, says there Greek Handbook, but the hand- ity. She changed her response is a group of Latino male stu&ttp-y/www.csusm.et^ book does not specify informa- to " Maybe" when asked if she dents who are presently meeting background/stu-enroll.htm. tion about national quotas. A would j oin an Asian Greek and making inquiries " to see if it California State University, CSUSM Greek Handbook can be sorority. Esther, a Human Devel- is a p ossibility t o come on board San Marcos does not stipulate obtained in Damon B ell's o ffice opment major, answered " No" to the Greek system on campus." the f irst question, but changed the quotas f or sororities or f ra- in C RA4116. Angel Perez said, "though a to "I would consider it m ore" to ternities. The National Panhelstrong interest in Lambda Theta " The m isunderstanding the second. lenic Council (NPC) establishes Phi Latin F raternity Inc. has the quotas as the umbrella orga- began with the t erm/quota,'" been expressed at CSUSM, it nization f or its membership. Dr. said Sandra Estudillo. Dr. Martiwill require individual leaders Martinez explained that the NPC nez said a new handbook would The Coming of to come f orward to establish is critical and decides whether c larify Greek quotas since the Lambda Theta Phi? the chapter. The f raternity may the student population, in this present CSUSM Greek HandLambda Theta Phi is the f irst detail what needs to be done, case Latinos/Hispanics, will book is f rom 1994 and does not have enough members to run the s pecify the quota membership. National Latin f raternity in the but it takes the dedication to get country and was founded on the work done and to make it organization. December 1, 1975. Among the happen. Given the opportunity, On April 1 1,2000, The Pride Students Respond to Ethnic campuses where Lambda Theta we all have the capacity to be Phi has established chapters leaders. I am sure that the future published Joel M ontes' opinion, Greek Organization include, University of Miami, leaders of CSUSM will eventupiece titled "President Gonzalez When Tyron Coronado, a Yale University, and Cal-Poly ally get it done." Administration Blocking Expansion of Greek System f or Minor- Literature and Writing Studies University-Pomona. "A true ities." The opinion led to a major, was asked whether he Latino Greek letter organization rebuttal opinion f rom Student would j oin a Greek fraternity, is about scholarship, commuA ffairs in the April 18, 2000 he said " No." When asked if he nity involvement, self-empowissue titled, "Greek L ife at would j oin a Latino Fraternity, erment, and cultural awareness. Omega and Alpha Xi Delta. according to The Vaults of Erowid, an online drug information source. One major problem of MDMA is that users may start having intense memories f rom the past that they are not able to deal with psychologically. MDMA takes anywhere f rom 30 minutes to two hours b efore it begins to work. When it does begin to work, the user reaches the peak e ffect in only a few minutes and the user may start to f eel out of control until the plateau. The e ffects of the drug last f rom three to six hours. Unfavorable side e ffects that may occur include, dehydration ( from dancing f or long hours and not drinking enough water), nausea, vomiting, j aw clenching, eye twitching, and dizziness. It is also possible for the user to have an altered state in their mood for up to two weeks a fter taking MDMA. MDMA is in such high demand at Rave parties that the MDMA may produce "strong supply w on't last through the feelings of c omfort, empathy, evening, leaving sellers to pedand connection to o thers," dling Ecstasy pills that do not have the contents of MDMA. According to The Vaults of Erowid "the functional d efinition of Ecstasy is a pill represented as MDMA on the s treet." This leaves the user not knowing what exactly is in the pill they are buying. Way- Off Broadway at Cal State San Marcos MDMA pills can look very d ifferent because it is an " art" putting d ifferent engravings on the tablet. For example there may be a sun engraved on the top or a smiley face. The pills also range in color. Mike Spangler PRIDE STAFF WRITER According to N BC's Dateline, MDMA is the most popular drug at Raves. However, there are several other drugs that are being used increasingly in the club scene. Examples include GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine, and LSD. All of these drugs are even more dangerous when combined with alcohol use. Raves are usually held on the weekends in San Diego County and most commonly will feature " techno" music with plenty of dancing. Students of Professor Loni B erry's Theatre Arts class (TA 300) will perform in a play of their own creation. Tentatively titled "Decisions, D ecisions,"the theatre experience will take place in the CSUSM Visual and Performing Arts Annex on Tuesday, May 16, 2000. The crew and 11-member cast are made up entirely of CSUSM students* many of whom have never b efore been involved with a theatre production. Some actors a re nervously calling the production " Off-off Broadway... Way-off Broadway." " It's not about the production, "said Professor Berry, " it's about the m aterial." The play f ollows San Diego television reporter, Mike Anderson as he p ieces together the events s urrounding a fictitious Proposition 33, a proposition that bans same-sex marriages in C alifornia. Mike uncovers startling evidence on election night about the p roposition's author, a never-seen Senator Bob Daye. Students researched topics relevant to C alifornia society, and then write and produce a play based on the research results. The p erformances are the culmination of the semesterlong assignment f or the class. The general public is invited, but the production does entail adult language and content. Admission is f ree and seating will be on a first-come, first-served b asis. Those wishing to attend should plan to arrive at the VPAA on La Moree Road at 7 :30pm. �Heading East: Asian Pacific American History Melanie Addington PRIDE STAFF WRITER " Heading E ast," t he t raveling e xhibit t hat w as o n d isplay i n t he C SUSM L ibrary, g raced t he c ampus c ommunity w ith i mages a nd h istory of A sian-Americans. T hrough e ach p anel of p hotos a r emarkable t ribute t o A sian P acific l ife i n C alifornia c ould b e s een, 150 y ears o f t he a mazing d iversity of t his s tate. M ay i s A sian P acific A merican H istory M onth. T he e xhibit w as c reated b y V isual C ommunications, a n A sian P acific m edia a rts c enter. " Heading E ast" i s o ne o f t heir m any u nique t raveling a rt e xhibits. A s t hey g o i nto t heir 3 0th y ear, t he V isual C ommunications' m ission i s t o, " promote i ntercultural u nderstanding t hrough t he p roduction, p resentation a nd p reservation o f h onest a nd s ensitive s tories a bout A sian P acific p eople." C omposed o f s ix p ieces, t he e xhibit b egan w ith a d etailed i ntroduction t o t he p hotographs a nd t he m eaning b ehind t hem. V isual C ommunications p oints o ut t hat, " Asian a nd P acific I slander i nfluences a re i nterwoven i nto t he c olorful e thnic t apestry t hat i s C alifornia l ife." S urfing, t ai c hi, a nd y oga k eep y ou h ealthy, w hile C alifornia r olls a nd t ofu k eep y ou f ed. T hese i tems r epresent o nly a s mall f raction o f t he w ays A sian P acific c ulture h as h elped s hape C alifornia. T he p ictures w ere r eminders o f t he n umerous t hings A sian a nd P acific I slanders b ring t o C alifornia c ulture. Following the Dream P hotos d epicted t he b eginning of i mmigration f or m any f amilies. A t imeline m apped o ut t he h istory, s tarting i n 1587 w hen t he f i r s t F ilipino e xplorers a rrived i n C alifornia. Ties of Gold W hen I m oved o nto t he n ext p iece, I w as i nstantly d rawn t o t he w ords, " AntiAsian v iolence w as f r e quent. N ineteen C hinese w ere m assacred i n L os A ngeles i n 1871. I n 1 908, r acist m obs b eat a nd t errorized H indu w orkers, d riving t hem o ut o f L ive O ak." T hose p receding w ords w ere p ositioned n ext t o a p icture of h ard w orking a pple p ickers. T he i mage o f t hese w orking m en - t ogether w ith t he t imeline o f v iolence t hey e ndured - t ugged a t m y h eartstrings. c ompete w ith I BM — r eflects h ow t he b usiness w orld e ncompasses m any A sian P acific c ompanies. Shaping California Transformation P hillip V eracruz's p owe r f u l q uote d rew m e i nto t his p iece: " Our d ream m ust b ecome t he s haring of o pportunities a nd b enefits of f reedom f or a ll. I t hink t hat w hatever n ationality y ou a re, y ou s hould b e t reated e qually, o therwise y ou d on't h ave e quality." E thnic g roups h ave l ong f ought h ard f or e quality. T his p iece e mphasized a t imeline t hat b egins i n 1860 w hen C hinese A mericans, N ative A mericans, a nd A f r i can A mericans w ere b anned f rom p ublic s chools. I t e nds i n 1998 w ith t he f act t hat p ersons of A sian a nd P acific I sland d escent f orm t he l argest r acial g roup a mong u ndergraduates at UC I rvine, B erkeley, U CLA, a nd U C R iverside. Enterprise Heart to Heart T his s tory a bout D avid L ee — w ho w as p aid 2 8 m illion d ollars b y X erox t o T he e mphasis w as u pon t he A sian P acific's d edication t o c ontinually b uilding s chools, n eighborhoods, a nd b usinesses. C ommunity s pirited p ictures g raced t his e xhibit. T he f inal p iece l ooked t o t he f u t u r e o f A sian P acific l ife a nd t he w ay i t h as t ransformed t he w orld. A p e r f o r m i n g a rtist, N oboku M iyamoto s tates, " We're c reating n ew t hings, c reating o ur v oice, a nd t hat v oice m ay n ot b e a p ure A sian t hing, b ecause w e're n ot p ure A sian a nymore. We g rew u p i n b lack n eighborhoods, C hicano n eighborhoods. We g rew u p a round m ainstream c ulture, s o o ur c ulture i s a n a malgam o f m any t hings." I f y ou m issed i t a t o ur l ibrary, b e s ure t o c heck o ut " Heading E a s t " a t t he L ong B each P ublic L ibrary w here i t w ill b e o n d isplay i n J uly a nd A ugust. T he L ong B each P ublic L ibrary i s l ocated a t 1010 P acific A venue, L ong B each. T he e xhibit i s a lso p osted o n t heir w eb s ite a t: http://viscom.apanet.org/ h eadeast/. FOR THE FIRST TIME Bryan Clark PRIDE STAFF WRITER eral Maximus (Russell T. Crowe) that people ofRome, and turn them against he is to be the savior ofRome, not Com- Commodus in a antagonist rivalry with modus, and return it to a Republic state. Rome as the grand prize. Therealitiesof public blood sport As Maximus privately ponders his new Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiaand the ethical crusade for the soul of future - he longs for his simple farm life tor should be entertaining for almost Rome make for an exciting story in an with a loving wife and child. Commo- any movie viewer. Blood and gore are age where Sports and Entertainment go dus discovere Aurelius's plan-with dis- a prevalent theme, but they are mixed hand-in-hand. appointment and spite in his heart, he with a purpose of nationalism GladiThe movie Gladiator gives us hope. kills his father and inherits the empire. ator is an entertaining view of arena Its story line portrays a sad gritty realBecause Aurelius's love of Rome battles, personal vendettas, and ethical ity of armed combat and matters of the and choice of Maximus as his succes- choices. state; many of the fight scenes were sor - Commodus plotted the death of It would be a compliment to liken filmed much like old football reels. The Maximus and his family. Yet, Maxi- this movie to Professional Wrestling, sports element made the carnage seem mus escaped to find himself without much like the World Wrestling Federaacceptable and realistic. an army, family, or a nation to call his tion (WWF). The characters are highly Thisfictionaltale is set during the own believable - no matter how outlandish fell of ancient Rome (180 C.E.), during Maximus becomes ensnared by a the story line. Russell T. Crowe does a the last days of Emperor Marcus Aure- traveling "Slave & Gladiator" caravan, believable job of playing the character lius's rule (Richard Harris). Aurelius's where his only asset is his ability to kill. of Maximus, a mindful gladiator. son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) seeks His eyes set on revenge, his heart filled Overall, this is the type of movie his father's love and Emperor status, yet with his family, and his mind on free- that I would see in myfreetime. If you the Emperor has different plans. As his ing Rome, Maximus must fight his way have the three hours to spend, Gladiadying wish, Aurelius confides to Gen- into the grand Coliseum, captivate the tor will not disappoint you. $20,000 CASH BONUS PLUS $50,000 FOR COLLEGE. Choose to serve i n one of the Army s toppriority occupational skills, and you could receive a cash bonus of up to $20,000, if you qualify. Plus, earn up to $50,000 in money for college through the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Army College Fund, if you qualify. Find out more about these great Army benefits. Talk to your local Army recruiter today. It could be one of the most rewarding calls youve ever made. San Marcos (760) 747-6510 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN B E www.goarmy.com �Dear Editors, better yet, Dear Students who voted NO on the Health Services Referendum: (Fallbrook, CA). Dear Editors: I wanted to thank all the students who attended the child development workshops. Your registration benefited the ASI Early Learning Center. For those who do not know about the child development workshops, let me fill you in. Every month this semester, speakers from t}ie San Diego County Family Child Care Association have been giving workshops on child issues and education. The I would like to think that your Student Health Services is important to you and is taking sessions included: care of your needs. Dr. Nicholson did say, regarding the compromising of staffing because "Storytelling" by Cheron Yusko - co-sponof the NO vote, they "will not be able to accommodate students..." and it will be "...difficult sored by John C. Paget, CPA (Fallbrook, CA). to provide for twice as many students." Is this the kind of health care you wantfromYOUR Student Health Services? Just take a good look at the health care system in this country! (I Yusko gave a wide range of ideas on how to would love to see it on the ballot; vote no on HMO's and go back to the old way—I'd never tell stories to children of all ages. leave the voting booth). "Stress ant the Young Child" by Bobby Kilbourne - co-sponsored by Fallbrook PharThe Student Health Services has had a positive impact on this campus in taking care of the student's health care needs. It has been a one-on-one healthcare practice, including the macy. Kilbourne reminded us that so many pharmacy department, which is extremely important to any individual. I am not only speak- behaviors of a child can relate to stress, which ing from my own positive experiences that I have had at the Student Health Services, but can stem from indirect events at the home. come on now, I know that I am never alone in my experiences. Surely there are others out With the workshops, refreshments and there who feel as I do. As far as my experience goes, I have had to struggle for my own door prizes were included. The door prizes health care (on the outside). So believe me, students who voted NO on the referendum, it was poor judgment on your part, because the last thing you want here is an understaffed were great and all donated by local businesses. Be sure to thank the following contributors healthcare facility. Understaffing means less or poor quality care. when you see them: Pizza Hut for donating pizza certificates; Someone once told me, "Because of the advancement of the medical technology in these changing times, we have to change with it and welcome these new practices of healthcare" Angel's Landing Resort - A free night; Solid (this was their way to describe poor quality care and understaffing). I replied, "Tell that to Rock Gym Indoor Rock Climbing - Free your heart patients and your AIDS patients, and your sexually transmitted disease patients, passes; North County Gymnastics & The the elderly, the small children who are told they have a 24 hour bug, but die a few days later, Gyminny Kids - Certificate; Hair Attitudes and those who find Out at the last minute that their cancer is too far gone, and last but not - a certificate for the works; Albertson's & least, your everyday patient who just wants that check-up because he or she needs to know Edwards - Certificates; Bobbi Kilbourne Gifts; Kaitlynn Miller - Gift certificate for that the body is functioning okay!" Barnes & Noble; The Fallbrook Wellness Spa - Certificate for one of many therapies offered; Sincerely, The Three of us, Angry, Disappointed, and Juniata Greenlee and a giftfromA Few of Our Favorite Things I would like to ask, Are you sure that is what you really wanted to do? I wish you could vote again saying that thefirstone did not count --it was just for practice. I am very curious to know why you students who voted NO did so. I realize that you all can't possibly just tell me, and probably do not want to be bothered in doing so, but please, I urge you to respond to this little write up of mine and offer your input, your insights, your reasons behind the negative vote. I almost want to dare you. I can't help to wonder why you would not want more and better services from Student Health Services. Was the vote an issue of money; say, $35.00? I bet you spend way more on junk food all semester! Soda and candy is not cheap. All supported child development and the CSU San Marcos ASI Early Learning Center by giving incentives for people to attend these educational workshops. It's not too late to win one of these exciting door prizes! We still have one more workshop this semester - Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 7:15pm, with Ruthie Hewitt - "Math and Science Can Be Fun". Join us, learn and win! Also, after talking with many, it has been decided that scheduling the trainings for the afternoon rather than evenings is best. Therefore, the workshops next semester will be once a month, on a weekday afternoon, for your convenience. Keep in mind that Ellen Flanagan will visit next semester and talk about "Sensitivity to Child Rearing Values": The date is not yet decided, so watch for announcements in the Pride Calendar of Events and campus posting. Again, thank you to all that have supported and attended the ASI Early Learning Center trainings. Together we're making our community a more knowledgeable place about our developing children! Hope to see you in May! Sincerely, Debbie Nation ASI Childcare Representative Violence Against Women Act Needs Five More Years Darcy Walker Cesar Chavez Day Victor Mireles In 1994, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), a landmark piece of legislation that works at the federal, state and community levels to protect women and childrenfromdomestic violence and sexual assault. Funding provided under this law allowed five years of federal support for programs such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which receives more than 8,000 calls per month. Shelters for battered women and rape crisis centers are among the many services made possible by this legislation. I attended the Cesar Chavez and Cinco de Mayo event put on by the CSUSM MEChA club. The event took place at the bottom of the stairs that lead up to the free speech area, and had the support of ASI and the University. Both the ASI and university presidents spoke briefly on the importance of having diversity on campus. Yet, after they left, the event showed its true colors and became a hybrid political and cultural rally. With training also granted by the VAWA, police, judges and court personnel are learning how best to respond to the unique dynamics of domestic and sexually violent crimes. Countless lives have been improved and saved by the programs supported by this legislation. But five years is not enough time to end violence against women, and lives are at risk daily. We cannot afford to close down shelters and hotlines. Thefirstspeaker talked about the suffering that Chicanos have faced for centuries. He said that the defacement of the Che Guevara banner last year was a hate crime because "he was a greatfigurein the struggle forfreedom."The speaker also made a thinly disguised accusation of racism saying that the people complaining about the volume of the music might be doing so because, "they don't like Chicanos expressing themselves." He finally said that his views spoke for all Hispanics. I quickly left the event and wondered what this all meant. Congress is considering a bill to extend funding for the Violence Against Women Act for anotherfiveyears. Since its introduction last year, 171 members of the House have cosponsored H.R. 1248, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Bill. Locally, Representative Brian Bilbray of the 49th district has shown his support by signing on as a cosponsor in October of last year. However, Reps. Randy Cunningham (51st district) and Ron Packard of the 48th district have yet to make this important commitment. As residents of North County, we rely on these men to speak for us in Congress. Call on them to stand up for women, children, and families. Ask your representative to sponsor and support HR 1248. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, 51st District: Phone: 760-737-8438 Fax: 737-9132 613 W, Valley Pkwy. Ste. 320 Escondidio, 92025 Ron Packard, 48th District: Phone:760-631-1364 Fax:631-1367 22l E.Vista Way Ste. 205 Vista, 92084 Additional district and representative information is located in the blue government section in the yellow pages. Complete information about HR 1248 and any legislation, current or otherwise, can be found on the Internet at http://thomas.loc.gov The sad reality is that MEChA and other groups that proclaim themselves to be victims are worthless organizations. I am a Mexican-American but I am also one who knows that living in the past isfruitless.MEChA claims to support and speak for Chicano views, but I am one Mexican-American who would like to say that they don't speak for me. My family has been living in the United States for over a century. My ancestors came to the U.S. legally around the 1890s and have been productive members of the nation since. My late grandfather fought in the Second World War. We have always regarded ourselves as loyal and proud Americans. Although I respect where I came from I am American first. Mexico happens to be the place where my ethnic group came from. MEChA and other organizations that dwell on past injustices from the U.S. and Europe are doomed because they cannot see that those who move on do succeed/It is easy to complain, but have you done anything tangible to improve the lives of Mexican-Americans? MEChA would be well advised to celebrate Cesar Chayez but not to praise people like Che Guevara. How can a group that wants justice support a man who helped turn Cuba into a repressive, terrorist-sponsoring state? I probably will be called a Twinkie because I do not support MEChA, and I accept that. It will only show how intolerant and shallow they truly are. I hope that when the next Cesar Chavez day rolls around we make it a truly diverse event with dances of all races and ethnic groups and keep the politics out. 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The auction is conducted through the CSUSM web page and will be open to the public. Detail information on the auction is found on the web page at http://www.csusm.edu/ The items have been donated by members of LAFS and are Latin American, Hispanic, or indigenous in origin. Auction items can be previewed starting at 8:00am. Bidding opens at noon and closes at noon on Friday, May 12. Please bid early and often and help us raise money for the 2000-2001 Scholarships. Note that 100% of the proceeds from the auction will be deposited in the endowed scholarship fund, which means that your contribution will have a permanent impact on the scholarship. Please share this information with as many members of the community and your office as you can. With sincere thanks! The Latino Association of Faculty & Staff Grads! For further information call 750-4348 during open hours. 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Student Meeting Library Courtyard Diego campus 12:00pm - 1:00pm Cost: FREE 12:00pm - 1:00pm Dome Stage Bitoto University Hall 458 Souskous music from Zaire "South" ("Sud") - Investigates the 12:00pm- 1:00pm brutal dragging death ofJames Byrd, In a recent meeting with the Vice Dome Stage Jr and its impact on the community. President for Student Affairs and Wednesday, May 109 2000 5:30pm v students regarding campus climate concerns, there were issues raised Avalos and Von Son Artists9 Thursday, May 11, 2000 "Regret to Inform"-1998 Academy that pertained to classroom expe- Reception Award nominee, presents an unforriences and outreach/ recruitment/ Los Alacranes will perform music Ruthie Hewitt - "Math and Sci- gettable group of war widows, from enrollment strategies for CSUSMf about the border region during the ence Can Be Fun?" both North and South Vietnam and In response to the issues raised, a receptionf Presented by ASI CSU San Marcos the U.S. follow-up meeting has been schedChildcare Committee 7:00pm uled with Richard Karas (Vice Presi- Double Crossings (U.S. and Mex- 7:15pm dent for Academic Affairs), Richard ico's Border) - CSUSM Associate Commons 206 "The Terrorist" - A journey into Riehl (Executive Director, Enroll- Professor of Visual and Performing the psyche of a terrorist who's conment Services), and Carolina Carde- Arts David Avalos and his art class Zydeco T and the Zydeco Patrol vinced she's dying for her cause nas (Director, ACCESS). will exhibit their work reflecting Southwest Louisiana Cajun and until love renders her uncertain of contemporary border issues and con- Zydeco her chosen path. We invite you to come and share centrating on cultural, social and 12:00pm- 1:00pm 8:30pm your concerns, thoughts, opinions... ideological paradigms. Dome Stage and most importantly, suggestions "Well-Founded Fear" is a prefor how we can strengthen our Border Images - Carlos Von Son, Friday, May 12,2000 sentation of P.O.V., PBS' acclaimed campus community. Please feel free Assistant Professor of Spanish and showcase for independent non-ficto bring other members of your Foreign Languages, will exhibit his Student Leadership Awards tionfilm,and will also air on KPBS organization with you to share their photographs showing the double Night Monday, June 5,2000, at 10:00pm. thoughts as well. cultural difference between Tijuana Honoring CSUSM Student Leaders. "Talking Back: Video and Digiand San Diego. "Metaphorical This is an ASI sponsored event. tal Letters to P.O.V." has been made Questions may be directed to the Dogs" illustrates the treatment of 5:00pm - 12:00am possible by P.O.V., with funding Office of the Vice President for Stu- dogs on both sides of the border. Rancho Bernardo Inn from the Corporation for Public dent Affairs, Craven Hall 5306, ext. The collection presents contrasting Broadcasting. 4056. images of neglected Mexican street CSU SAN MARCOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, May 14,2000 San Diego MILLION MOM MARCH MOTHER'S DAY 2000 1:00pm-2:00pm San Diego City Schools Education Center 4100 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103 MILLION MOM MARCH MOTHER'S DAY2000 is dedicated to educating our children and our country about the life-threatening danger of guns. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 coffee computer virus greek life library spring 2000 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/5296e48166f4007791e2bf238b9a307c.pdf 3d48fb9df3165d9dbeaa1fc8f1933354 PDF Text Text RECEIVED M Y 1 8 2000 A CSUSM Library & Information Services California State University, San Marcos http://www.csusm.edu/pride/ Vol VII No. 30/Tuesday, May 16, 2000 Student Leadership Awards Night Bryan Clark PRIDE STAFF WRITER The Student Leadership Awards were held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn on Friday evening, May, 12, honoring and recognizing CSUSM club members for their dedication and determination in student organizations. The Rancho Bernardo Inn graciously hosted approximately 200 CSUSM students, faculty, and staff—serving them a dinner of chicken and poached salmon. Students were encouraged to attend the extravagant "suit and tie" affair at a cost of $15 dollars per student. Many of the club members in attendance were also given invitations for friends and family to attend the event. University President Alexander Gonzalez; Executive Vice President, Dr. Ernie Zomalt; Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Richard Karas; and ASI Executive Director, Darlene Willis, were also in attendance. Waleed Delawari, ASI President, master of ceremonies, commented that the awards event was "truly for the students." The first hour of the event awarded members of the Board of Trustees, members of the current administration, and past ASI presidents who also gave speeches that evening. Delawari honored the former ASI Presidents, Charles Ragland and David Alimi, Joseph Faultous, and President Elect, Dean Manship. Numerous plaques and statuettes were also handed out in honor of student government leadership. The keynote speaker, Dr. Ernie Zomalt, was among the honorees that received awards for his role in establishing CSUSM student government. The last half-hour of the event honored a majority of campus clubs, including Greek institutions, Dance and Arts, MEChA, and the Victorious Club. The event seemed to go off without a hitch, until ASI went to award a member of the Victorious Club--a student organization that works to achieve equal rights and privileges for the physically challenged. However, it appeared that ASI overlooked wheelchair access to the stage, unknowingly preventing Penny Lanese from receiving her award in a timely manner. Prior to this incident, Delawari had jokingly remarked to the audience, "If you don't claim your awards, we get to scratch the names out and keep them." After the award ceremony ended, congratulations and photo opportunities began. Students were able to shake hands with President Gonzalez, Dr. Zomalt, Dr. Karas, and Darlene Willis. Students also danced to the music provided by a DJ and guests mingled as the event drew to a close around midnight. From left to right Waleed Delawari, President Gonzalez, Richard Karas, Darlene Willis If you would like a list of the Student Leadership Award Winners, contact Susana Gonzalez at 750-9440 or via e-mail: sgonzale@csusm.edu. Cal State San Marcos Goes Caribbean Victor Mireles PRIDE STAFF WRITER The end of the spring semester was given a rousing sendoff with the 1st Annual Caribbean Carnival that took place Wednesday, May 10 outside the Dome. 95 students and volunteers dressed in elaborate costumes in the style of a Trinidad Carnival, and danced and paraded to the beat of a number of Caribbean style tunes in two groups, "Ecstasy" and "Fantasy." Murray Moran a member of the Ecstasy group said, "We tried to recreate the celebration on a miniature scale. The real one has thousands of people." I N T HIS I SSUE Theatre Arts Students individual was ASI President, Waleed Delawari who said, "Today it felt like a real university." " Is It a Man or is It an Ape?".........2 The Caribbean Carnival is an ASI Sponsored event. With the success of this year's event, ASI hopes the event will continue annually. "Here Comes the S un" Sports.................... ....................3 "Brown Baggin' It". National News 4 "Remembering the Holocaust". 5 " Streetcar" Opera Review Opinion. 6 Academic Bulletin.................*.......? Calendar of Events.................. 8 Carnival Participant The themes of the dances varied from a sea-maiden, King Neptune surfing, to a giant dancing hermit crab. A crowd of about 200 spirited CSUSM staff, faculty, students, and family members, cheered loudly after each performance. A reggae band also played a variety of Bob Marley covers after each dance. T he event was the culmination of weeks of work by the Theatrical Arts 327 class. The class studies Carnival celebrations from the Caribbean but mainly focuses on the celebration from Trinidad. Campus Police Chief Tom Schultheis was one of the many spectators in the crowd and commented, "The -event was g reatfor campus life " Another .visibly pleased CSUSM's "Little Mermaid" Photos courtesy of George Cagala �Stye iPribe 2 Tuesday, May 16, 2000 is IT A MM, OR is IT M APE? SCVLPTVRE TRIGGERS CJLMPVS CURIOSITY PRIDE STAFF WRITER Sonia Gutierrez ''Nobu in a Dream" is expected to be on display until the end of this semester. On Wednesday, May 10, an anonymous plastered sculpture magically appeared overnight on Founder's Plaza Courtyard. The physical anatomy of the nude piece suggests it is male. The faceless figure stands in a rigid position with clenched fists and is approximately 5'9" in height. Although the sculpture may not resemble a Rodin or a Michaelangelo, it definitely captivated the attention of many CSUSM students. On Thursday night, from afar, an unidentified student screamed, "Look! It's the naked white man!" It turns out that the "naked white man" is a creation by CSUSM student, Hironobu Shimomura. The piece, titled "Nobu in a Dream," is a project for VSAR 320: Public Expression in the Arts. Hironobu bases his project on his unforgettable recurring dreams. "This dream was situated at public places, such as school ground, classroom, and town streets," recounts Hironobu. Even though he wore clothing in the beginning of his dreams, by the end of them, he was naked and feeling intense emotion. "I would like to make this dream sequence come alive at this campus" writes Hironobu. Nails, newspaper, plaster, wire, and wood hold the piece together and a wooden skeleeton lies underneath the plaster. However, based on Hironobu's sketches, the piece remains incomplete. Hironobu's project proposal and sketches are on display in the hallway on the second floor of ACD. In his proposal, Hironobu explains he will use sandpaper and a wood carving tool for the sculpture's detail. Plastered clothing, such as pants, shirt, and shoes, will also accompany the piece. Hironobu will also use a slide projector to project images onto the statue for his class presentation. The VSAR 320 course, taught by Professor Kristine Diekman, examines public art, government funding for the arts, First Amendment and censorship, and historical and social context through various case studies. "Nobu in a Dream" By Hironobu Shimomura Here Comes The Sun: Be Informed about Skin Protection for the Upcoming Summer Months Kimberly Valentini and Shanna Skidmore PRIDE STAFF WRITERS The sun has peeked through the clouds during the last few weeks of classes and many students have taken the opportunity to sit outside the Dome and absorb the rays. Stephanie Dail, a CSUSM junior and sunbather commented, "I know I'm at risk for skin cancer, but I just love being in the sun." It is evident from the great amount of sunbathers outside the Dome, that Stephanie is not alone in her opinion. May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. However, many students may be unaware of the damaging effects the sun can have on their skin and unaware of how to protect themselves. Skin cancer appears in the form of moles on the skin. Moles that change in size, shape, and/or color should be checked by a doctor right away. The American Cancer Society suggests to check for any changes in mole patterns, freckles, and other marks on your skin. Signs of skin cancer include: a difference in the edges of mole possibly ragged or notched,, one half of the mole may look different than the other, also watch out for mixed colors in moles such as shades of black, tan, or brown, and sometimes spots of white, red, or blue. Protection from the Sun Rays What is Skin Cancer? According to Heath Net, one out of every seven Americans will develop skin cancer during his or her lifetime. The American Cancer Society reports that basal cell cancers account for 75% of skin cancers and melanoma accounts for 4%. According to the American Cancer Society there are two types of skin cancer: nonmelanoma and melanoma. Nonmelanoma skin cancer is broken up into two classifications: basal cell cancer, which can be found on the head and neck, and squamous cell cancer which can found on the face, ear, neck, lips, and backs of the hands. Melanoma mainly appears on t he upper body of fairskin men and on fair-skin women's lower legs. However, melanoma can appear in other places of the body. Melanoma cancer is much less common than the basal cell cancer, and is almost always curable in its early stages. running to the tanning salon is not the solution. The best defense against skin cancer is to protect yourself and know the facts on cancer. Listed below are some guidelines from Health Net for protecting yourself from skin cancer: •Avoid being in the sun during peak time, between 10:00am and 2:00pm. •Be sure to use sunscreen or sunblock with a SPF of 15 or greater every time you're outdoors; even when it is cloudy outside, the sun's UV rays can pass through the clouds. •Cover every part of your exposed body with sunscreen, reapplying every two hours and each time you get out of the water. •Take a break from the sun every 20 minutes if it is possible. •Stay in the shade or wear protective clothing when you're not physically active. For more information on skin cancer, contact The American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 orwww.cancer.org; the American Academy of Dermatology at 1-847-330-0230, 888-462-DERM (3376), or www.aad.org; the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER or www.nci.nih.gov; or the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship at 1-888650-9127 or www.cansearch.org. Malignant Melanoma UV radiation from sunlight and tanning booths is the source that puts people at a greater risk for all types of skin cancer. Being exposed to the sun without protection puts everyone at risk for getting skin cancer. Cathy Grenett, Clinic Aid II, from CSUSM Student Health Services said, "We encourage all of our students to use sunscreen and to have dermatology test done frequently." The American Cancer Society predicts that in the year So when you are out in the sun the rule of thumb should 2000, there will be 47,700 new cases of melanoma in the always be to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the United States and about 7,700 people will die of this cancer. sun. Also 1.3 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer are found in this country each year. If we haven't already ruined your summer, know this:; Malignant Melanoma �Sports {ICfje Tuesday, May 16,2000 3 INDIVIDUAL TRACK EVENTS: Event Women's 100 Meter Dash Women's 100 Meter Dash Women's 200 Meter Dash Women's 400 Meter Dash Women's 800 Meter Run Women's 800 Meter Run Women's 1500 Meter Run Women's 400 Int. Hurdles Women's 400 Int. Hurdles Men's 100 Meter Dash Men's 800 Meter Run Men's 1500 Meter Run Men's 3000 Meter Steeplechase Men's 3000 Meter Steeplechase Men's 110 Meter High Hurdles Member Jessica Walker Placed 5th Time 12.54 Heat 3rd Nicole Feehan 6th 13.66 TRACK TEAM EVENTS 5th Jessica Walker 5th 26.27 4th Luci Downey 8th 59.92 1st Frida Skarin 4th 2:14.08 Women's 4 x 100 Meter Relay 2nd Leslie Akers 7th 2:35.84 5th Heather Garritson Nina Tornquist 16th 4:57.13 1st 8th 69/71 Placed 4th Time 50.44 1st Denaye Lakotich Paul Lam Marcus Chandler Greg Cadogen David Kloz 6 th 69.39 2nd 5th 11.42 Heat 2nd Women's 4 x 400 Meter Relay 9th 9th 1:55.38 1st 8th 1:57.80 Placed 7th 2nd 9th 4:00.04 1st Time 4:06.99 Heat 1st Brian Sullivan 4th 9:23.20 1st Bart Conner 15th 10:33.54 1st 15.46 2nd Tony Blacksher 8th WEB Apply o nline w ww.z57.com Bart Conner in Mid-Hurdle Scores continued on page 4 San D iego's fastest g rowing w eb d evelopment firm s eeks highly motivated w eb d esigners. Photoshop, Flash, HTML, Java-Script e xpedience a plus. Great summer job, full time and part time available. High e nergy, fast- p aced creative environment. $12-$17/hr. �®J)e$rtbe Arts and Entertainment 4 (Tuesday, May 16, 2000 B O O WMM IT: RTT r o v R p a y s o r m j s i c o tf a m p v s Additional information on bluegrass music and HWY Candye Kane is featured in the House of Blues 1996 52 may be found at their website: CD Compilation: 30 Essential http://members.aol.com/hwy52 Women of the Blues and has released four albums. Her most recent album, The Thursday, May 11 Wednesday, May 10 Toughest Girl Alive will be released this coming June. Zydeco T and the Zydeco Patrol: Southwest Additional information on Candye Kane may be found Bitoto: Souskous music from Zaire Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco on the official Candye Kane website: http:// www. candyekane. com The combination of Wednesday's sunny weather and "That lady's got the rhythm, y'all!" shouted lead vocalist Zydeco T, referring to Professor Merryl Goldberg's Tuesday, May 9 successful stint as washboard player during Thursday's HWY 52: Bluegrass music in the tradition of pioneers noon performance on the Dome Stage. like Bill Monroe Thursday's performance by Zydeco T and the Zydeco Patrol not only marked the final concert in the Noontime HWY 52's noontime performance of bluegrass music on Brown Bag Concert Series, but also marked the debut Tuesday presented a genre of music very different from the of VPA Professor Goldberg's performance as a laundry swing-jazz sounds of Monday's performer, Candye Kane. washboard player as part of audience participation. Tuesday's crowd was slightly fewer in number compared The sounds of Zydeco T and the Zydeco Patrol were to the crowd from Monday, however the audience was a combination of blues, Creole music, and Zydeco dance. attentive and welcoming to the bluegrass music—a Their music created a lively atmosphere and the large crowd combination of blues, gospel, country, and Appalachian responded with rounds of applause and cheers, especially. music. when Goldberg volunteered to play the washboard. Student Mysun Dean, an avid listener of alternative, "Aah, that's what we've been needing all day long! pop, and techno music, was in the audience that day We've been looking for you!" joked Zydeco T, a.k.a. Theo and commented, "They're definitely good musicians—it's Bellows, as Professor Goldberg took to the stage, joining interesting to see that piece of American history. I think the the Cajun-Zydeco dance musicians during the band's final venue is nice, too." Bitoto song. HWY 52 performed both fast paced bluegrass music Victoria Segall/ The Pride Lead vocalist Zydeco T, is originally f rom Lafayette, Louisiana and has toured the West Coast, much of the U.S. Bitoto's performance of Souskous music from Zaire, drew and Canada. Zydeco T and the Zydeco Patrol have released the largest crowd for this week's Noontime Brown Bag three CD's and their latest CD is entitled Zydeco. Concert Series. For more information on Zydeco T and the Zydeco Bitoto's lead vocalists, Madjo Abdullah and Freddy Patrol, visit the website at: www.zydecopatrol.com/ Basembe, accompanied by conga drum, bass, and electric Victoria B. Segall PRIDE EDITOR guitar players, treated the audience to lively lyrics in a Zairean dialect Audience members bobbed their heads to the Souskous music and tapped their feet as the lead vocalists jumped around on stage and danced freely to the melodious sounds and the strong, enthusiastic percussion beats. In between songs, vocalist Abdullah told the audience that in Lingala—a Zairean Dialect—Bitoto is a stew mixed with a little bit of everything. "And we're all mixed here," said Abdullah. Abdullah commented that the Bitoto name is also a reflection of the diverseness found in the musical taste of the group members, and the group members themselves—comprised of both African and American musicians. Bitoto also released a CD in 1994 entitled, Now We Go. More information oh Bitoto may be found at their website: http://bands, console, net/bitoto/s-pardo. aif CSUSM's Noontime Brown Bag Concerts were sponsored by the Spring Arts & Lectures Series and funded by Instructionally Related Activities. Previous Brown Bag Concerts: Monday, May 8 Candye Kane: Swingin' Blues Diva Cloudy gray skies didn't keep CSUSM students, faculty, and staff from enjoying the swing and blues sounds of Candye Kane during Monday's Noontime Brown Bag Concert. A lively atmosphere was apparent as Candye Kane and her band, The Swingin' Armadillos, performed a mix of big-band, blues, jazz, and swing music outside the Dome Stage. Kane, who is said to "encourage her audiences to shatter stereotypes, celebrate their sexuality, and live their dreams," took a moment in-between songs to comment on her opposition to Proposition 22 and encouraged the CSUSM audience to "embrace all the love" regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation. Kane, who appeared on talk shows like Donnie & Marie, Queen Latifah, Roseanne, and Pen and Teller's Sin City Spectacular in 1999, is also an award-winning musician. Her music awards and nominations include 1998-1999 San Diego Music Awards, Gay and Lesbian American Music Awards, the 1999 Jim Croche Music Award, and many others. iiiiiiii Hwy 52 Victoria Segall/ The Pride and slow-relaxed country classics from Johnny Cash. They ended their concert on a high-note, with Going to the Races, a classic Bluegrass song by the Stanley Brothers. Bluegrass pioneer, Bill Monroe, who combined blues, country, gospel and Appalachian music in Kentucky in the 1940's, inspires HWY 52's bluegrass music. National News Penny L anese PRIDE STAFF W RITER Within the last few m onths, i nternet-based companies have dealt with numerous a llegations of c opyright i nfringements and l iability issues. Just recently, a j udge r uled t hat N apster, a m usic-downloading p rogram, must stand t rial f or a suit by the R ecording I ndustry A ssociation of A merica ( RIAA). The suit supposedly claims that N apster e ncourages u sers to download copyrighted music without the consent of the r ecording companies. The p hrase known as the " safe h arbor" clause r efers to Section 2 of the Digital M illennium Copyright Act, which s tates that a " service provider shall not be liable f or... i nfringement of copyright by reason of the p rovider's t ransmitting, r outing, or p roviding c onnections." U.S. D istrict Judge M arilyn Hall Patel r uled N apster exempt f rom ' safe h arbor' b ecause it "does not t ransmit, route or provide c onnections f or allegedly i nfringing m aterial t hrough its system." I n other words, a p erson is responsible for what other people put on t heir s ervers. A ccording to N apster c orrespondents, the next step f or the c ourt is t o decide if u sers broke the law by " ripping" or encoding t heir songs f or p ersonal use. cont. from pg 3 Field Events Event Women's Discus Women's Discus Women's Discus Women's Shot Put Women's Shot Put Women's Shot Put Women's Hammer Throw Women's Javelin Men's Javelin Men's Pole Vault Men's Pole Vault Men's Long Jump Men's Shot Put Member(s) Mirna Hernandez Tara Hardee Amanda Poniktera Amanda Poniktera Mima Hernandez Tara Hardee Mirna Hernandez Placed 14th 23rd 24th 12th 13th 18th 16th Amanda Poniktera Sean Keating Sean Daley Eric Somers R. C. Stople Pete Stople 17th 26th 9th 22nd 20th 20th �Arts and Entertainment ^Tuesday, May 16, 2000 Rewewberm5 tVic Holocaust on Y m H a S W I i o PRIDE y'l'AFF WRITER Andrea Cavanaugh For the dead and the living we must bear witness." -U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Tuesday, May 2, 2000, marked Yom HaShoa'h, the international Day of Remembrance, a day set aside to honor and remember the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust. CSUSM held its f irst public recognition of Yom HaShoa'h last Tuesday, when Dr. Andrea Liss discussed her book Trespassing Through Shadows: Memory, Photography, and the Holocaust. and artistic representations of the Holocaust. In her lecture, she discussed the graphic and disturbing images of the camps seen in photographs, and noted in an interview that the "direct documentary approach is not that respectful of the people being pictured." Liss, who will teach a class entitled "Holocaust Art, Photography, and Film" in Spring 2001, said she hopes that by learning more about the events of the Holocaust, people will be more willing to confront intolerance when it occurs around them. "We need to be concerned about racism at a local level and not be afraid to Liss does not argue that graphic documentary pho- speak out," Liss said. tographs don't have a place in our understanding of the Holocaust. "These images have to be thrown into peo- . "I hope that people are able to cross time barriers, ple's faces and thrown into cultural memory," she said. not only to feel empathy for those who suffered," Liss Instead, she suggests the need for both documentary said, "but to question how those events happened...to photographs and artistic renderings, a juxtaposition of always question authority." graphic and idealized images. "It's a matter of how they can work together," she said. "It was considered an extreme imperative to set aside a day of remembrance," Liss said. "There can't be static remembering" of the Holocaust, she said. "That's called forgetting." Yom HaShoa'h, which began in 1951, was set to coincide with the 1943 uprising of Jews in the Warsaw ghetto, Liss said, in an attempt "to wed this commemorative day with those events." Artistic representations such as comics draw in the "post-Auschwitz" generation, Liss said. In her book and in her lecture, she discussed Art Spiegelman's Maus books as one example of nontraditional media that seeks to bridge the gap between those who experienced the Holocaust and those who seek to understand it. Spiegelman serves as a "liaison between the world of the presLiss described Yom HaShoa'h as it occurs in Israel, ent and the world of the trauma," Liss said. where it is a national day of remembrance. A siren is heard during the day, which signifies a minute of obserIn his comics, Spiegelman portrays Jews as mice, vance in which people stop moving and do not speak. Nazis as cats, and Poles as pigs, using animal repreEveryone knows [the siren signals to] stand still. They sentations to play on stereotypes. "The animal features are like statues," said Liss. Yom HaShoa'h and other allow readers to see them as human," Liss said. "He contemporary commemorations of the Holocaust are uses the stereotype against itself." By giving the charways in which survivors and others a ffirm life, Liss acters anonymous animal features, it "makes us work at said; "It's a way for people to reclaim their identities." getting to know the characters," she said. "They become very human and very specific." Liss' book is a critical examination of photographic if Death is the Opposite ofDesire" San Diego Opera Presents Streetcar Named Desire PRIDE EDITOR Melanie Addington As the curtains drew open, the breathtaking simplicity and beauty of the setting stunned me. The scenery was split in two sections of the apartment to account for outside and inside scenes. Once I adjusted to hearing the familiar lines repeated so often in Tennessee William's play, sung, I relaxed into the moment and enjoyed Streetcar for all it was worth. In act one, Blanche Dubois has come to New Orleans to visit her sister, Stella. Stella's husband, Stanley, "infuriated by Blanche's artificial airs, her suggestive behavior, and what he regards as her loss of his wife's birthright, is determined to expose the lies about her past," according to the San Diego Performing Arts magazine. That night, Blanche meets Stanley's poker buddy, Mitch. Flirtation ensues between the two, and Stanley angrily breaks up the party. Streetcar Named Desire is the sixth opera to be part of the North American Voices Program, which is intended to showcase a series of operas with subjects relevant to North American experience. North American Voices project continues the 2000-01 season with the premiere of Carlisle Floyd's Cold Sassy Tree. A bittersweet love story based on the novel by Olive Ann Season. Academy award winner and film director Bruce Beresford will direct. The San Diego Opera runs yearly from January through May at the San Diego Civic Center in downtown San Diego. Ticket prices range from $31 to $118. Rush tickets are available the day of the performance for $20. To purchase tickets or find out more about rush tickets, contact San Diego Opera online at: www.sdopera.com or call (619) 232-7636. Unfortunately, the first ninety minutes of the first act were abysmal. The songs were drawn out, overdramatic, and senseless. "It made me wish I had stayed home," commented an audience member during the first intermission. In act two, Stanley tells Stella of the tragic rumors circulating about Blanche. On a date with Mitch, Blanche reveals her innermost secrets. In act three, Stanley cruelly ruins Blanche by revealing her secrets to Mitch and buying her a one way ticket back to where she came from. This begins the deterioration of Blanche's mind. After a whirlwind of catastrophe, Stella is forced to send Blanche to an asylum. Thinking she is leaving to visit an old admirer, Blanche unwittingly takes the doctors hand, informing him she, "has always relied on the kindness of strangers." The score was still jarring at times but would instantly come together beautifully in a heart rending operatic duet. Anthony Dean Griffey, portraying the insecure but Mitch, a moralistic suitor, brings new depth to his character when he and Sheryl Woods, as Blanche, reveal the depths of their characters souls in the act's final song. As a fan of Tennessee Williams, I was pleasantly surprised at how s uitable Streetcar Named Desire w as f or o pera. T he d ifficul- ties in adjusting from viewing the play to listening to the opera weigh heavily in the first act. As the show went on, much of the audience was captivated by the stellar performances by the cast. David Okerlund as Stanley and Elizabeth Futral as Stella Picture Courtesy of San Diego Opera Maus by Art Spiegelman FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: $20,000 CASH BONUS PLUS $50,000 FOR COLLEGE. Choose to serve in one of the Army s toppriority occupational skills, and you could receive a cash bonus of up to $20,000, if you qualify. Plus, earn up to $50,000 in money for college through the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Army College Fund, if you qualify. Find out more about these great Army benefits. Talk to your local Army recruiter today. It could be one of the most rewarding calls you've ever made. Ian Marcos (760) 747-6510 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN BE. www.goarmy.com 5 �OPINION 6 Tuesday, May 16, 2000 In response to Victor Mireles' comment on the Cesar Chavez and Cinco de Mayo Celebration sponsored by Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan andM.E.Ch.A. First of all, I am sorry to see that you did not stay for the whole event. The event consisted ofmore than one controversial speaker. We had beautiful cultural performances by Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan. We had Cesar Chavez's grandson as the keynote speaker, free food for all (regardless or race, religion, or sexual preference), and Aztec Dancers to close the event. It is unfortunate that you made a criticism of the entire event based on the 10-20 minutes that you witnessed. cation for "Mexican-American" high school students, has worked with Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan in delivering food and clothes to local farm workers and orphans in Tijuana, and has influenced other college students to transfer to CSU San Marcos solely to get involved with the MEChA here. From .what I have mentioned above, what exactly do you consider "worthless" and where were you when we were making the calls for people to support us? I believe that it was the work (and not the talking which you call complaining) that we have done for the past year which was the basis for ASI to elect us as the "Club of the Year". Let me address a few other concerns you raised. If you Second of all, the guest listened closely, Hector Muro speaker that we had (Hector didnot say that the defacement Muro) is a veteran of the Chi- of the Che Guevara banner cano Movement. For the past was a "hate crime" (and I have fifteen years he has dedicated the speech on tape to prove it). his life to improving the con- He said that it was a criminal ditions of working class Mex- act, which is what vandalism ican people. He got involved is in any form. A criminal in the struggle directly in the act punishable by law. As a center of white supremacy in matter of fact, I am one of the the North County; Fallbrook, persons who bought the matehome of Tom Metzger and rial to make the banner, and his White Aryan Resistance spent the time to paint it. Do (30 minutes north of San you think I have money to Marcos). waste? Do you think I can go and buy another banner? I Apart from that, MEChA, can't even afford a pager, and at CSUSM for the past year, I probably more than anybody has held a high school confer- would have liked to see some ence to promote higher edu- justice. Also, while we are on the subj ect ofChe and Cuba (and I hope this doesn't start another debatefrompeople who have learned everything they know on Cuba from the corporate media), you need to get your facts straight. Che helped turn Cuba into the Latin American country that has the highest literacy rate, free health care for all (Cuba's health system serves as an example for most underdeveloped nations and even some developed countries) and one of the most, if not the most industrialized Latin American nation. Though it may be true that Cuba's government may be repressive (this is a law of political science: states in all their forms, capitalist or socialist, are repressive), Cuba is not sponsoring terrorism within its borders or anywhere else. The main state or government that sponsors terrorism in Cuba and throughout the majority ofcountries throughout the world is the United States. TheU.S. sponsored the Bay ofPigs invasion as well as many assassination attempts of Fidel Castro (no government has the right to assassinate a nation's leader). Also the U.S. is responsible for a 30 year trade embargo on Cuba which has been condemned repeatedly by the United Nations and does not allow food and medical supplies into Cuba (how much more inhumane can you get?). ?). Plus I could add the fact that the U.S. is currently selling arms to a 70 year old illegitimate, terrorist Mexican government that is keeping its people living in poverty and misery. I could go on and on to prove my point of the U.S.'s role in sponsoring terrorism and terrorist states throughout the world, but I won't.1 could go on and on to prove my point ofthe U.S.'s role in sponsoring terrorism and terrorist states throughout the world, but I won't. I'll just mention a few, and hope you'll take the time to do some studying. Try studying Chile's history, specifically Pinochet and the overthrow of Allende, plus Guatemala. the school president decides to leave and can not or does not stay for the day. Hector Muro criticized President Gonzalez's weak stance on the Che issue while he was there. Like I said, it may hurt you to be reminded of your history (when you mentioned that you "happen" to have roots in Mexico, you say it as if it is a curse or afreakaccident of nature), but we are not about to let Cinco de Mayo be just another day to party. We are not about to let Budweiser, Marlboro, Doritos, or Taco Bell pimp off our history and culture. As Mexicans/ Chicanas/os in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is especially important to us today for many reasons. Cinco de Mayo for us is the David and Goliath story of Mexican history. You mentioned that after We were able to overcome the the school presidents left the greatest odds to defend what area, the event turned into a is rightfully ours. cultural and political rally, as if this was something bad and as Throughout our history if we were waiting for them to here in the United States, the leave to show our true selves. context has been the same. First of all, you must remem- Every time we struggle for our ber that we were also cele- rights, whether it be for bilinbrating Cinco de Mayo, which gual education and Chicana/o is, and always has been, a Studies, whether it be a farm Mexican nationalist celebra- worker's union, or whether it tion (I'm sorry if it hurts to be for the return of stolen be reminded of your history). lands, we are and have always The first thing that went up been up against the wealthiest, that morning as we prepared most powerful oppressors the for the day was the Mexican world has ever known. And flag. We weren't hiding any- the struggle continues today; thing. Plus, it is not our fault if 2. Victims should not proclaim their status as victims? How else can there begin to be justice and how else Chavez outside of the media and audience's eyes. I believe it was in 1991. This conversa can we understand and fix tion took place after we had trouble convincing the Departmental Association Council 1. Culture and politics are the problems of the present (DAC) at CSUF that Cesar Chavez was of any value to the university's educational goals. not a part of diversity? Even without looking at the past? I was one of the DAC student representatives. Needless to say, we succeeded. Other if the celebration was a one If we do not accuse the departmental associations did not have any problems getting funding, but we always sided narrow cultural event guilty, they will get away (which is highly arguable seemed to have problems. with their crimes since they given the diversity within will still be in power and Placing value on civil rights leaders is hard to do while they are alive and their issues the Mexican and Chicano the majority of the people aren't popular anymore. When a social movement wanes or dies, it seems that those who cultures), an event represent- will not know of their crimes had the most to benefit are the least grateful and are financially better off than those ing a minority position that (which is the case in Amerinvolved fighting against unjust laws. They are too busy selfishly pursuing their careers is usually absent and/or sup- ica right now). or learning to cater to the power structure. Later on in their life, it can be measured by pressed is a celebration of how much they are willing to stand on current relevant issues once they reach an influen- diversity by itself. Do we 3. You consider yourself an tial position. This doesn't mean just giving money away. Good politics lands good jobs- have to lump all minorities American first? Of course together? Can't diversity be and keeps them also. you are free to, but a minora minority standing tall and ity (a non-European AmerAfter marching with him in a renewed boycott against Ralph's in East L.A., we proud on its own? There ican minority) rejecting his briefly talked about our schools MEChA. He had nothing but good reports about us. needs to be unity between ancestry and siding with minority groups, but forcing He gave me several video copies of the popular documentary, "The Wrath of Grapes 'America first' strikes me as "When are you going to invite us back?" he asked. "I can always rely on Fullerton (or always expecting) all similar to a Jewish person MEChA." We didn't fold under pressure. I was co-chair at the time. In the aftermath of minority groups into one becoming a Nazi (perhaps his death, I am happy to say I stood up for our leaders when it really did matter. A person mixed day strikes me as not as extreme, but the same can muse over what a dead leader would do, could do or say. Dead men tell no tales. oppressive and does not principle is at work). You, seem to give the dignity and Victor Mireles, you're no Cesar Chavez. as a Mexican American, may respect that each group of consider yourself an 'Ameripeoples deserve. Joel A. Montes can first', but as long as you do not look White you will always be Response to Victor Mireles's Caesar Chavez Day Opinion It doesn't seem that long ago, my little brother, that I remember talking with Cesar VICTOR MIRELES, YOU'RE NO CESAR CHAVEZ from Washington D.C. to Chiapas. Finally, you have every right to say that MEChA does not speak for you, because we do not try to speak for all Mexicans or Mexican-Americans. As Hector Muro said, those of us in the universities represent a small percentage of our people. "Less than 1% of our people graduate from a university". Thus, as students, we try not to be selfish and speak for only 1% of our people. At the beginning of the year, we made a conscious decision to address the issues that affect the masses of our people. We understood that there are more of us in prisons than in the universities and we understand that most of our people are working class people. Most of us are being exploited somewhere i n' afield,in a factory, or in hotels and Country clubs. And we understand that it is our right and responsibility to be proud of where we come from so that we may have the dignity and courage to struggle for a just and brighter future for all. Keep in mind, you called yourself a "Twinkie", don't criticize us for something we never said. Ricardo Favela; MEChA Vice-President considered by White society to be 'Mexican first'. 4. Finally, [Cuba is a] "repressive terrorist-sponsoring state"? This is the pot calling the kettle black, which everyone would understand if we paid more attention to history and brought the criminals deeds into the light for everyone to see). Are our sanctions on Cuba not 'repressive' to Cuba? Does the Bay of Pigs ring any bells? Terrorist is a relative term, the British considered George Washing ton a terrorist and the Nazis considered the French resistance terrorists. Che Guevara fought for the liberation of his people from the foreign oppressors and their internal collaborators. Trevor Knudsen SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITORS TO THE PRIDE Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than to the individual editors. 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And 3 -This semester students can look forward to reading about fall fitness classes, events during U-Hour, information about campus activities, getting involved in student organizations and learning more about study abroad opportunities in countries all over the world. SPORTS 5 - From trying a gluten-free diet to avoiding over-training, students explore healthy exercise and lifestyle. Social justice at the forefront ASI community centers promote inclusion, integration B Y K ATUN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF When you give passionate leaders a place where they can share their thoughts and initiate their dreams into action, you spark a revolution. At CSUSM, students, faculty and staff have worked together to create a campus that is not only serving students in the classroom, but through various educational programs as well. The development of programs and spaces dedicated to the exploration and understanding of socialjustice has been at the forefront of the university's mission to build a diverse campus. One of the most successful routes towards educating students has been through the Social Justice Centers. Individually known as the Gender Equity Center, Pride Center and Cross Cultural Center, these three spaces have been pivotal in creating student leaders and promoting awareness of significant social issues. White Student Life & Leadership (SLL) oversees the Cross Cultural Center, the Gender Equity Center and Pride. Center are provided through Associated Students Inc. (ASI). The Common misconception in the past has been that all three centers were through either SLL or ASI, due to their location and umbrella STAFF W RITER 7 - Fall is loaded with new TV shows, classic music, new internship opportunities and new comics. OURNEXTISSUE SEP 25,2013 The staff of the Gender Equity & Pride Center. Photo by Robert Aiello-Hauser. ties and means of outreach. "Things are going to be bigger and better this year. The more we give, the more students will follow their dreams," Aiello-Hauser said. One of the reasons that the Gender Equity and Pride Centers have teamed up is to refocus their images and encourage students from all backgrounds to explore what each group has to offer. The Pride Center is not geared only towards LGBTQA students and the Gender Equity Center is not solely for students that identify as feminists or seek to combat injustice. By changing their title to highlight 'community,'Aiello-Hauser hopes that it will make all students feel more comfortable to walk in, open up to their peers and faculty, ask questions, and learn about all sides and opinions of social justice. With a conjoining door that makes it easy for students to walk in between the two, the ASI Community Centers students that are interested in both centers can easily walk next door to explore both options. Aiello-Hauser expressed that each student that walks into the centers are at different phases of their journey, and that his job is to encourage them to explore and learn as much as they can. "Everyone's path may be different, and yours may not be the same as mine. We are just supporting and offering as many paths and opportunities to grow in understanding of social justice as possible," Aiello-Hauser said. The ASI Community Centers have also integrated in various other organizations to their projects, partnering up notably with the Greek Leadership Council and Student Health and Counseling Services. Their goal is t o create an environment that is not only inclusive of the students that spend time in the Community Centers but also to connect the campus as a whole so that CSUSM functions as one unit rather than a collection of groups separate from one another. Harry Potter course to be offered in the spring B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER 6 - Students debate whether campus parking prices are ridiculous or reasonable. term of Social Justice Centers. While they all share similar goals, each of the Social Justice Centers is its own entity, equipped with different student employees, identities and goals. In an effort to represent themselves as ASI organizations and highlight the changes to their structure the Gender Equity Center and Pride Center have rebranded themselves as the ASI Community Centers. The two groups, which previously operated under the leadership of two separate program directors, have refogused so that the they function more as a team rather than completely separate from one another. The Pride Center and Gender Equity Center are now under the leadership of Robert Aiello-Hauser, director of ASI Community Centers, and Kenyatta Parker, coordinator of ASI Community Centers. The goal in combining the two centers under one title is not to extinguish the separate identities of each center, but rather to encourage students from both groups to work together. The title ASI Community Centers will be used to refer simultaneously to both centers, but the Gender Equity and Pride Centers will still keep their individual names to highlight their differences in priori- Fans of the "Harry Potter" series can now take their experience a step further with the new course t hat. will be offered in the upcoming spring semester. Although much debate exists in the realm of academia on whether or not the series maintains substantial educational value, Professor Linda Pershing has decided to share with the university her professional opinion on the series. She will be teaching a class called Harry Potter Folklore and Culture (ID 370), which will immerse 120 students deeper in the magic of J.K. Rowling's books. Professor Pershing decided to create the course for a variety of reasons. "I found [the books] fascinating in many ways: as a scholar and instructor of folklore and culture, I love the books for their critical commentary on systems of social hierarchy," Pershing said. This course will bring to surface the various motifs and themes that are found in the beloved series. Students will learn of the mythology and folklore that J.K, Rowling has utilized, examine the culture of the magical world she has created and explore the various social issues that appear throughout the seven novels. "These include major life issues, such as the sanctity of life and coming to terms with death (particularly the death of loved ones), social hierarchies of power and privilege and the injustice of these, courage and stepping up to take action in the face of injustice and evil, the value of friendship, and the shortcomings of bureaucracies and social institutions," Pershing said. The H P. course will be educational, immersive and entertaining. Students will begin the journey with their own sorting ceremony. Each student will be assigned to one of the four houses (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Raveclaw) based on a personality exam. The students will then be transported to the world of "Harry Potter" with a House Prefect, commonly referred to as a teacher's assistant, to guide them through various activities and projects, making Harry's magical world their own. "We will read all seven novels and learn to analyze, discuss and apply the principle concepts that appear in each novel, making the connections between the magical realm of Harry Potter and our own world. We're planning lots of discussion, interaction, and participatory activities to make the course interesting and rewarding. Some of the topics we'll cover include how race, gender, social stratification, and economic class shape Harry Potter's world," Pershing said. Rest assured that with this class you would be getting a truly educational experience. Thorough background research has been done leading up to the course, both by Professor Pershing and her "Head Girls," Amanda Lenox and Lauren Hammond. This includes numerous academic articles and books that focus specifically on the topics that will be discussed in the class as well as research gathered by Pershing personally, directly from numerous locations in England and Scotland that are important to the "Harry Potter" books and films. Six CSUSM students that had helped with the original research have been awarded the opportunity to present their findings at the annual American Folklore Society Conference this October. This class will have much to offer students, whether they are a die-hard "Harry Potter" fan or someone who is just getting into the series and wants to explore the books more in depth. It will be both fun and educational to delve deeper into the cultural phenomenon that is "Harry Potter" and expand students' perceptions of the books in an exciting environment. A few students who are very familiar with the series can even get involved in assisting with the course outline by contacting Pershing atlpershing@csusm.edu �NEWS Building community on and off campus News Editor: cougarchron.news@gmail.com T HE C OUGAR C HRC KSDAY. S EPT r i , 2 0 1 3 K inesiology majors club provides f ood donations t o local aid organizations B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF When students take what they learn in the classroom and use it to better their community, the result is transformational education. Last year, CSUSM's Kinesiology Majors Club teamed up with Kinesiology Service Learning Students, Donate Don't Dump and North County Community Services Food Bank to change the North County aj;ea for the better. Over the span of 12 food distributions, the collaborative efforts of these groups resulted in the distribution of 36,000 pounds of food to students, staff and members of the community that needed it. The Kinesiology Major's Club embraced reduction of student hunger as one of their biggest goals after their adviser, Professor Laura de Ghetaldi, got in contact with Donate Don't Dump. De Ghetaldi learned about the organization at the San Diego Film Festival when she watched "One in Seven, the New Face of Hunger," a documentary by UCLA freshman Camille Posard. Inspiration ran in the family for Posard, spreading to Posard's younger sister, high school sophomore Gabrielle, to create Donate Don't Dump, which works with grocers and food companies to supply food to those in need rather than having it go to waste.. The Kinesiology Majors Club then teamed up with pastors Daniel and Theresa Jones of Summit Church to host the food distributions across from campus, a location that was not only convenient to students but all members of the community. . At each food distribution, anywhere from 10 to 20 students, some who are also interns with Donate Don't Dump, volunteer their time to supply attendees with approximately 20 pounds of free fruits and vegetables. In one hour, anywhere from 5,000 to 6,000 pounds of food are passed out. But the true spirit of teamwork and community is also demonstrated through the fact that distributing this food comes at absolutely no cost to the Kinesiology Club. The only cost that is required for the process to run smoothly is a total of $50 for the trucks to bring the food, a fee which Summit Church and Donate Don't Dump split so that the distributions do not require the financial support of the Kinesiology Club. "We've gotten tremendous support from various individuals, and people like our Club President Amy Clark, Vice President Ross Edmunds, last year's Lead Intern Curtis Bovee and last year's President Junemy Pantig all worked so hard to make these distributions happen. And our partnerships with the North County Food Bank, Donate Don't Dump and all of the various groups involved have all just been great working relationships to help the community. It just shows how people can work together with that commonality of wanting to «help others," de Ghetaldi said. This past year, the Kinesiology Club enjoyed honors such as the Office of Community Service Learning Award for Student Group of the Year, two nominations and five received individual student leadership awards, a Tukwut Organization of the Year nomination, recognition as an official ASI Club on campus and a total of 14,850 hours of internship hours completed by 162 students. In collaboration with Donate Don't Dump, the Kinesiology Club also received President Obama's Volunteer Service Award. "I don't know who gets more out of this, the people who. need help or the ones giving the help. In a way, it's a selfish thing to give back because it makes you feel good too. I'm just so proud of the whole thing and my students that volunteer. Every time we do this, it just all comes together. We are building community and I hope that this can serve as a prototype for other schools in the CSU system," de Ghetaldi said. Food distributions take place at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month (except on holidays and during finals week) at Summit Christian Church, located across from campus next to the dorms. For more information contact Dr.Ghetaldi at l degheta@csusm.edu Student veterans remember Sept. 11 B YAUSONSEAGLE • * StAFrWRlTER > > Sept. 11 is a day that brings back harsh memories, especially on a campus considered as veteran-friendly as CSUSM. Based on figures released in late August from the Office of Communications, CSUSM is home to approximately 900 students that identify themselves as a veteran, service member or military dependent. Many of these student veterans remember the day vividly and wanted to share the ways in which Sept. 11 resonated with them. An "8th grader at the time, David Acosta remembers being sick from school that fateful day and watching the news at his home in Fallbrook. He was familiar with New York and witnessing something so disturbing made him question humanity. "Seeing people jump from the towers was crazy. I already wanted to join the military, but that really instilled the idea," Acosta said. Meanwhile on the other side of the world, Gregg. Snow was working as a contractor in Tokyo when one of his Japanese co-workers called him up, frantically trying to tell him what had happened. Snow thought that what he was seeing was a movie rather than real events. He then called another friend in Japan to tell him about what happened and they stayed up all night watch- Cal State San Marcos serves 900 active duty military, veterans and dependents. Photo courtesy of the Office of Communications. ing the news. Snow was supposed to fly back to the U.S. the next day, but instead had to go to the Embassy and was unable to fly home until a week later. He had been out of the military for a while at the time, but after the attack he contemplated re-enlisting. Nicholas Ashley was also out of the country on Sept. 11. He was living in Indonesia in the middle of a large Muslim population. He felt very uncomfortable due to the circumstances and began telling people he was Canadian to avoid talking about the attack. He was also in disbelief when he saw on TV what had happened. He had just into her mom's room that seen a movie the previous morning she saw her watchnight about a plane that ing the TV and crying. crashed into a building. Later that day, she reAt the Personnel Admin- members that they went to istration Center on Camp a donut shop and that everyPendleton, Claudia Oreegal thing seemed weird. saw what happened on the "My mom wouldn't let me TV in the office's waiting go to school that day so we room. She remembered that stayed home and watched there was a palpable change TV. [When we went to the in the mood on base. shop], the TVs were all on, "It was the quietest our but no one was talking," Bruoffice ever was. Not much no said. work got done that day Sept. 11 is now officialbecause everyone was in ly called Patriot Day to reshock. It wasn't frantic, but member those who were the security did become very lost. Flags are flown at halftight," Oreegal said. mast and many people obAlexis Bruno was a third serve a moment of silence grader in Mission Viejo at at 8:46 a.m. EST, the time the time, and When she went that the plane first flew into the World Trade Center. This Sept. 11 will mark 12 years since the attacks occurred, but for many the images and the shock of the events are still very clear memories. Esperanza Holguin Independent Beauty Consultant (760) 580-9882 ehoigyjn1@marykay.com » marykay.com/#iöigym1 Cali m for a w^iiiirtary facia! CSUSM Special: Mention thi �Features Editor: Tatiana cougarchron.features@gmail.com Zavoénf C larke offers a n umber of fitness options for students B Y TATIANA ZAVODNY FEATURES EDITOR Whether students want to lose those freshmen 15 or are just looking for a way to stay healthy this semester, fitness classes may be the perfect way to achieve their goals. The Clarke recently posted their updated schedule for their unique and exciting fitness classes that will be available throughout the fall semester. With seven different options to choose from, students are sure to find a class thatfitstheir needs and their schedule. So how does the Campus Recreation Department select which classes make the cut? "We try to keep [the classes] that are most popular," Sonya Starr-Mclin, the Administrative Coordinator of Campus Recreation^ said. Among the list of most popular classes are Ashtanga Yoga and Indoor Cycling. These low-impact activities can help improve your strength and flexibility. Ashtanga Yoga is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays during U-hour, while Indoor Cycling is held on Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. as well as Friday during U-hour. For anyone interested in a high-intensity activity that will exercise your entire body, then Boot Camp may be the perfect opportunity. The Campus Recreation flyer explains that the course provides "a variety of intense group intervals^ over a one hour period of time." Another way to fight the boredom of going to the gym every day but still receiving a total body workout is through Total Fit. The class is promoted by Campus Recreation to "tone and tighten your entire body.. .leaving you with a complete feeling of satisfaction and balance." Boot Camp and Total Fit are offered on Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Monday at 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., respectively. Another option to relieve Campus Filipino club welcomes new members B Y MARGERY URIL STAFF WRITER Students that are interested in learning about a new culture, playing games, meeting new people and having fun should join Kamalayan Alliance (KA). According to their website, KA spreads knowledge and awareness about Filipino and Filipino-American history and culture at CSUSM. Five students founded the club in the summer of2005. Now eight years later, the amount of members has almost tripled. The name Kamalayan, which in Tagalog means 'consciousness' and Alliance, which refers to a group of people striving to build a community, seeks to introduce Filipino culture to students from all backgrounds. The group also educates students on campus with events that introduce differenf aspects of the Filipino culture. One of the biggest events the group had last year was the "K A goes to CSU Fullerton," where schools throughout California partake in the biggest Filipino college event. One of the highlights of this event is the Friendship Games, which demonstrates Spirit, Pride, Unity and Friendship (SPUF). In the spring, there was the "Filipino Cultural Showcase" (PCS) where KA members performed a play about Filipino Culture. some stress and burn calories at the same time is Taekwondo. Offered from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, this fitness class welcomes beginners since no prior experience in the sport is required. If you're looking for a more light-hearted way to burn a few extra calories, then laughing along while taking Laughter Yoga or dancing to the beat of Latin music during Zumba may be just for you. Allfitnessclasses are meant to provide a non-intimidating environment, as most of them are often adaptable for allfitnesslevels. Also important to this environment are the instructors. "All of our instructors are great," Starr-Mclin said. "Most of our instructors are students here on campus." One of the best aspects of these seven unique fitness classes is that every single one is free for registered students and available for a small fee to faculty and staff. To participate, students simply need a free membership to TheClarke gym, since the fee to use it is already included in most matriculated students' university registration fees when they pay tuition. No other sign-up forms are required and students can attend the classes that suit their needs whenever they choose. Most classes do not begin until the week of Sept. 16 and locations for each class vary from The Clarke gym, the University Village Apartments (UVA) and the University Commons building depending on the activity. "If [students] haven't tried a fitness class, they should," Starr-Mclin said. The Campus Recreation Department also offers personal training and intramural sports at an extra cost. For more information, check out the campus recreation website for fitness classes at www.csusm.edu/rec/fitnessclasses.html or call (760) 750-7400. T HE CLARKE (PICTURED BELOW) ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PHOTO COURTESY OF CSUSM.EDU. "I joined KA because it was fun and a great way to meet people. From the first time IJoined KA as a freshman 'till now I'm still a proud member because KA has done a lot for me. Not only great memories, but I have made friends that I know I can trust even when I graduate from CSUSM," KA President, Jerome Jovenal, said. Students that are interested can attend meetings every other Thursday during U-hour. For more information about their events, check out their Facebook at https://www. f acebook.com/groups/ c susmkamalayan. a lliance/. Join Komen San Diego for the RACE FOR THE CURE angmg the way the world sees people with autism and other developmental disabilities since I960 P l e a s e a p p l y a t w ww.terilnc.org j gp SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3,2013 susana M Komen C ANCER C ANT. K OMEN CAN. REGISTRATION """CUfe. SAN DIEGO is N OW OPEN AT www.KomenSanDiego.org �T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY; SEPT I I, 2 0 1 3 FEAT URE S Cougars across the globe visit Spain B Y ALISON SEAGLE STAFF W RITER CSUSM offers many opportunities for students to study abroad and explore a number of different languages and cultures. Due of thè options that is being offered over the summer is traveling to Spain. Students like Neil French have benefitted tremendously from the program and highly recommend it. "If you're looking to learn another language this is the way to go. I learned more from one month in Spain than I did in six semesters in the United States," French said, * Neil, along Svith approximately 20 CSUSM students and many other students from around the world, had the. opportunity to study at the University of Valladolid. The courses they attended ranged from beginning to advanced Spanish, as well as Spanish culture and litr erature. Students spent four hours a day in classes, Monday through Friday, for four weeks, t hough the coursework was intense and the students learned much more than just what was taught in the classrooms. "The experience of going abroad was one that I honestly can't capture into words," Jordan Taylor said. "To be so outside the bubble I thought was my comfort zone and step into a whole new world was as if I had gone from black and white to color. I truly believe going to a new country is the best way to invest your time." Besides the classes, students also had the opportunity to take excursions to nearby cities. Since Valladolid is well situated just a couple of hours northwest of Madrid in the Castilla y Leon region, students were able to visit Madrid, Segovia and Salamanca. The professors from the university provided tours of the cities with much information about the history and culture, and students were also able to use their free time in the cities exploring castles, museums and cathedrals. Some students, like Karen Mascarinas, have transferred to other countries like the UK through Study Abroad, but reflect on Spain as a life-changing experience. "I grew so much as an individual while learning Spanish in Spain. I realized that I was a stronger person who was capable of things I would have never discovered before. It's not all about the fun stuff [...] it's about finding yourself and where you see yourself in this world," said Mascarinas. Students who are interested in studying Spanish in Spain in the summer of 2014 should stop by the Office of Global Education in Craven 3200 to speak with the study abroad advisor, Tiffany Gabbard. More information about the program can also be found online at http://www.csusm.edu/global/ studyabroad/valladolid.html. Making a decision about gluten-free dieting H eart B eat B Y RACHEL GALLEGO STAFF WRITER You ' ve probably heard about the increasing number of people jumping o n the bandwagon of becoming gluten-free. You may also be noticing more gluten-free products in stores. What you are probably not hearing is that there are some important things to consider before eliminating foods with gluten from your diet. Many people state that they feel healthier after going gluten-free. Some individuals feel it may even be the answer to weight loss, clearer skin and more energy. Gluten is a protein complex that is most commonly found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. 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Water fountains and restrooms are also located at the top of Double Peak. The trails between the lake and the peak switch between dirt and pavement and are well maintained. In some places the incline can be quite a climb, while other parts are fairly level. The trek to the top is not easy, but people of many different abilities, and even dogs, can be seen enjoying the trail. It is also possible to park atop double peak and hike around from there if you're not ready to tackle the full climb. Taking a lap around Discovery Lake itself can be a pleasant trip. The whole path around the lake is paved and relatively flat. Fishing at Discovery Lake is also another option for enjoying a beautiful day in San Marcos. San Elijo Hills offers students an excellent opportunity to get out and exercise outdoors to relieve the rigors of constant study. A map of the area including the trails can be found online at http://www. ci.san-marcos.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=650. TRAINING SAFELY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS EXERCISE IN GENERAL. INSTRUCTORS AT T HE CLARKE CAN HELP YOU DO SO CORRECTLY. PHOTO COURTESY OF BLANCA SARABIA. Scholar-athlete Heidi Swanson H ow she manages t ime and s tays focused focus on chasing her dream of going to the University of Denver to study sports psychology. Her effective time management skills have already led to many notable accomplishments. The star athlete has been a track All-American in the 4x800 meter relay and the 1-mile run. She was also a part of the 2010 and 2011 National Championship W o rn e n ' s Cross Country Team. A top 30 finish in nationals this year would make Swanson an A ll-American for her last season of cross country. As team captain, S wanson's goal is for the team to finish in at least the top five. "My goal for races is to B YSHAINAPARDO STAFF W RITER Many students complain about not having time, but the bright and sweet Heidi Swanson holds a 3.7 grade point average, has two jobs and is a student athlete. The key to being a student-athlete in Swanson's opinion is prioritization. Swanson believes in prioritizing your activities by what is most important to you. From there, you should allocate the most time to the activities at the top of your list so that you are not stressed about becoming sidetracked. She also finds that it is important to make sacrifices in order to accomplish what you want to achieve. Swanson lives by the quote, "Don't give up on what you want most for what you want now. The hard work and experiences will be worth it in the future." Currently, Swanson works as an assistant at an engineering office and as a coach for an after-school program. There is a lot of run in a pack because it leads to championships," Swanson said. The lady Cougars will race Sept. 14 at U.C. Riverside. Photograph of Heidi Swanson provided by Sherri Cortez (team mom). Attention Students With Families... * Are you overtraining? BY JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR With the beginning of the new semester many of us have outlined ambitious fitness goals and are sprinting full steam ahead to accomplish them. The old adage "quality over quantity" may be more important in this case than some think. American Fitness defines overtraining as being, "a state of burnout as a result of the combined negative emotional, behavioral and physical symptoms that occur as a result of persistent training without proper recovery." The amount of recovery time needed per person is going to vary, but the key is to listen to your body. A few common signs of overtraining are halted progress, decreased motivation and self-esteem, loss of concentration, insomnia, personality changes and even depression. Another thing to look for is prolonged muscle soreness. Being sore for a couple of days after a workout is expected, but prolonged soreness could be a sign that your body is not being given enough time to recover. It is essential to realize that days off are as important to personal growth as the days spent training. Some other ways to help prevent overtraining include fueling your body with nutritious meals before and after workouts, staying hydrated and getting a good amount of sleep each night. Personal trainers are a great option to help you develop both a fitness and recovery plan. The Clarke here on campus offers certified personal trainers. Working with these trainers comes at a small cost, but it is a great investment that will offer you both a personalized plan and a great learning experience. They also offer discounts for groups of friends wanting to getfittogether. Developing a proper plan for yourself with ample recovery time is a key component of staying motivated and ensuring that you reach yourfitnessgoals this semester. Visit the CSUSM Clarice personal training page here http://www.csusm.edu/theclarke/clarkept/index.html If you need help paying for groceries WIC can help! Financial Eligibility Is Based On Family Size & Income. *Pregnarit Womart=2 People s y # f P o l d Coso o t l 0 e pe r Ic Mnh e Yu Fmy n m or a i * l 2 $2.392 3 $3.011 4 $3.631 5 $4,251 6 $4,871 Notati pay i$ Included Le. B H or OCONUS CDU A WIC Services Include Checks fort • Fruits and Vegetables • Milk and Eggs • WholeWheat Bread • Cereal and Peanut Butter • Qieese and Baby Foods Nutrition and Breastfeeding Education: 1 Online classes available WIC Provides Services at No Cost To: • Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women «Infants & Children Under S Years QW North County Health Services Operates 8 WIC Locations ¡rt: • Borrego Springs • Ramona • Encinitas • Rincon • Escondtdo . * San Marcos • Oceanside • Valley Center Migrants are Welcome to Appfy �ó Opinion Editor: Lauren H ammond T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, S EPT T I, 2 0 1 3 cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com O PINION A h idden g em i n p lain s ight Keep professor opinion out A look a t t he White Rose M emorial of the classroom The tribute has been in place B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER STAFF WRITER The White Rose Memorial is a CSUSM commemorative plaque that is passed by thousands of unaware students each day. I first heard of the memorial after being assigned by my sociology professor to locate its' whereabouts. As a freshman at the university, I started asking other students around me for assistance in hopes that they could point me in the right direction. I then came to the halting realization thatmost GSUSM students are not at all that familiar with their campus. Only one of the 15 students I came in contact with was able to give me the location of the memorial along with a vague description of its tribute. It was when I read the plaque that I gathered a clearer understanding of the monument's history. The White Rose refers a group of students in Nazi Germany that urged the Germans to passively resist the regime. They anonymously passed out six different leaflets that urged active opposition on the part of the Germans, using covert means of distribution such as leaving the pamphlets in phone booths or having female students travel by train to bring the pamphlets to other areas. On Feb. 18, 1943, two of the White Rose members personally distributed pamphlets by scattering them across their campus for students to pick up. They were caught and turned in to the Nazi party. Soon afterward, the rest of the White Rose members were caught and put on trial. Six of the members were executed by guillotine and the remaining were imprisoned for treason. The White Rose Memorial is decorated with tall, white roses alongside a small well of water and stands just north of the Arts building on the San Marcos campus. % since 2003 and acknowledges the efforts of the White Rose members, the only resistance group to denounce the horrors of the Holocaust, and allows for the group to be remembered by today's students. Even more so, it shows us all here at CSUSM that as students, we can make a great and influential impact on the world. Our voices can be heard. There also lies a ladle inside of the well that gives people the opportunity to give water to the roses. I ask my fellow students to take a moment in passing and feed this symbol of strength and determination. The lack of interest in the memorial is a truly sad oversight and I hope that urging awareness will allow for more students to share in the incredibility of White Rose. To find out more about the White Rose and their actions go to my source for much of this information, holocaustresearchproject.org. B Y LETTY PUENTES STAFF WRITER B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER STAFF WRITER CSUSM parking permit fees nearly cost more than the SDSU and UCLA campuses combined. Most students will agree that paying $338 a semester for general parking is excessive. This high cost leads many students to try other methods, like going out of their way to take the bus, walking, biking, taking the sprinter and carpooling. Even carpooling costs students a large sum of money when considering the financial struggle of also affording tuition and textbooks. Not t o' mention, there are those that live too far to even have a chance, to consider alternatives. Most students would agree that the parking prices are hard on their budget, but not many students know who decides these prices or what the money goes toward. CSUSM prices are extremely high in comparison to other universities. Two relatively local examples are San Diego State University and University of California, Los Angeles. SDSU has a fee of $135 dollars per semester and UCLA charges $213. If they were to inquire at the police station, students will find out that the ini- COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin S weeney DESIGN EDITOR A nne H all N EWS EDITOR A &E EDITOR Faith O rcino C OPY ÉDITOR D ISTRIBUTION MANAGER R aychel A llen S PORTS EDITOR S ALES R EP Justin D onner P am K ragen C ARTOONISTS fauth O rcino T atiana Z avodny OPINION EDITOR L auren H ammond A nne H all / B lanca S a r a b i a S TAFF L auren H ammond S a r a h H ughes F EATURES EDITOR P HOTOGRAPHERS ACADEMIC ADVISOR Pam Kragen tial price for parking was created prior to the 2000 school year. The price was set once a three-tier increase in cost was implemented by those high up in the university, resulting in a sum of $293. Current campus pricing is justified based on thé fact that the school is self-paid. The university does not get any government funding and students are therefore forced to pay for themselves. As of now, however, students do not have to worry about price increases. The last price implication was the last in the tier, meaning that hopefully we won't have another increase for quite some time. While fees go toward the upkeep of the parking lots, many students have difficulty paying the current amount. Although parking permits will always remain a strain on student's wallets, they can at least find comfort in knowing that the money is helping maintain a beautiful and safe campus. S TAFF W R I T E R S C O N T I N U E D Digital Backpack eBooks in the classroom your book bag or into the palm of your hand. STAFF WRITER Although textbooks are still required for the baHave you embraced the sic course plan, virtual technology allows you digital backpack? to expand and explore Recently* technology has your subject in a matter increased its influences on of seconds. Often times, many college campuses you can find your course across the country. CSUSM textbook in the form of takes pride in being an in- an online eBook, which novative and technological- sometimes is much ly based campus. Students cheaper. Many eBooks sometimes forget how much can be found at ecämpüs. of their education is being com. All you have to do fueled by technology versus is type in the author's what has been used in the name or book, «add your desired textbook in elecpast. The digital backpack is the tronic form to your cart stuff you already carry with and download it instantly you that connects you in- once paid for! Buying textbooks has stantly to the virtual world of never been so simple. If entertainment, research and knowledge. In years past, your professor requires students lugged heavy back- bringing the textbook to packs filled with oversized class, bring your kindle, textbooks and back-breaking iPad, smart phone or lapweight. 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I trust that if every person on campus were to attend social justice training, the university itself would become a true safe zone. CSUSM needs to acknowledge that nobody has the right to diminish the sexuality of another. I became aware of social justice in my sophomore year of college. Prior to that, I had never heard of the term and was initially unsure if I understood the concept. I began to gather a clearer perspective when I heard stories from my peers about ways in which they had been hurt emotionally by comments made from others at CSUSM. Scarring remarks had come from peers, professors and administration on campus. I had experienced such ignorance when a professor on campus had stated that bisexuality did not exist. This professor went on to explain that bisexuality Photograph courtesy of the Office of Communications. was a mere stepping-stone University parking prices high compared to others , A RE PARKING PRICES MUCH T OO EXPENSIVE? P HOTO COURTESY O F BLANCA SARABIA. towards becoming gay or lesbian. For a while I believed this professor. This professor had a Ph.D. and I did not, so I had taken this statement as fact. It wasn't until later that I realized that nobody has the right to question or diminish a person's sexuality. That day in class, this professor had taught indifference to the students present. After dismissal, the students left the classroom and went into the real world with what they had learned, most likely spreading the pain that Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 M- Office Fax- 780 - 750 - 3345 O ur office is located in Craven 3500 positioned throughout the C SUSM campus. L etters t o the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 w ords, submitted via email. It is the policy of T he C ougar C hronicle not t o print anonymous letters. T he C ougar C hronicle reserves the right t o r eject any L etter t o the Editor for any reason. �A & E Editor Faith C reino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com P.R. leader speaks on women in leadership B Y LIEZEL HERRADURA STAFF WRITER Women in leadership positions has become a prevalent topic in recent years, and now CSUSM is joining the conversation. On Oct. 3, The Clarke Field House will host Puerto Rican Senator Sila González-Calderón as she leads a discussion on women and leadership. Discussion will fociis on how women's decisions and ways of communicating help them secure positions of leadership. González-Calderón plans to discuss how even though the Women's Liberation Movement took place in the '60s and '70s, women are still dealing with the same problem their mothers and grandmothers did, with some variations. The Women's Liberation Movement refers to Second Wave Feminism, a time in which the media helped to bring ideas of feminism to public consciousness. Though feminist beliefs varied between different groups, most of their goals were fundamentally the same - to achieve social and moral equality among the sexes. The Arts and Lectures series provides an opportunity for students to enrich their learning experience through cultural, scholastic and artistic events. In bringing diverse groups of people together for a common interest, the Arts and Lectures series hopes to encourage discussion and debate on current issues. Due to seating problems in the past, tickets are now required in order to attend all events. This event is free to all students who attend CSUSM. Tickets will also be open to staff and the general public for a small fee. To buy tickets go to https://www.csusnL edu/al/index.html. They are limited and will not be sold at the door. The Clarke Field House is located across the street from the University Village Apartments, on the comer of Campus Way and Campus View Drive. Vgreat anquish I nteractive i s a B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGNER/PHOTOGRAPHER For students that are interested in comics and finding a cool, new internship, look no further than Vanquish Interactive. The company's first comic book, "Telikos Protocol," was created by Jay Douglas and has been gaining rapid attention and fan base. Kickstarter.com described the comic book as "an explosive science fiction action-adventure comic." Creators Nav Gupta and Jay Douglas worked hard to make "Telikos Protocol" a huge success. They broke records with their quick popularity and have already begun their new project called "Cycops," which was introduced this summer. Peter Cooper and Adam Burn are artists at deviantART. The two men met Vanquish Interactive writers and clicked so well that they decided to join forces to publish internship opportunity for students these works, The comics are available in print and digital. The interactive print version teamed up with children's charities and sponsors throughout their launches. The kick-start campaign broke 50,000 in just 30 days . and as hoped, they were featured in Comic-Con in 2012 and 2013. At both events, they were greeted by dedicated fans dressed in costumes inspired by the comic. These artists are fast paced workers with strong initiative. They are looking for students that are interested in working as interns in social media. This is a fantastic group of people to work with and can provide students with a unique opportunity. You can find- out more about Vanquish Interactive and open positions within their company at www.facebook.com/CycopsOfflcial and www.facebook.com/ telikosprotocol. Postings of their film session this past summer for "Cycops" can also be viewed at www. syreniaimagery.wordpress. Photograph provided by Anne Hall for thefilmingfor Vanquish Interactive's Cycops. com. NewFall TV Shows What to expect this fall B Y KATIE AGNER STAFF WRITER Fall is in the air, and that means the start of a new semester, new classes and, most importantly, the start of a new television season! All our favorite shows are coming back, but don't get cozy j ust yet. Here is a sneak peak at four new shows coming this fall that everyone is talking about. Marvel's Agents of S.HXE.L.D.: Fan favorite Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg), from the Marvel superhero hit The Avengers, returns in this highly anticipated new show. He is the head of the organization S.H.I.E.L.D., which serves to investigate unusual cases with his team of highly-trained agents. Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8/7c on ABC. T e Originals: This h spin-off to the successfully popular show, The Vampire Diaries, follows the original half-vampire, half-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson (Joseph Morgan) as he returns to his hometown of New Orleans, a town he once ruled. However, it is now under the control of the vampire Marcel (Charles Michael Davis). Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 8/7c on the CW. Once Upon A Time In Wonderland: After her first trip down the rabbit hole, Alice (Sophie Lowe), rejoins the White Rabbit .(John Lithgow) and the Knave of Hearts. (Michael Sochare) She returns to the fantastical Wonderland in this spin-off of fairy-tale inspired Once Upon A Time. Premieres Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8/7c on ABC. Almost Human: In this futuristic, high-tech show set in the year 2048, police officer John Kennex (Karl Urban), after losing his leg and waking from a 17-month coma, returns to work with a robotic prosthetic. He is forced to partner with a defective android (Michael Ealy) who strangely has human emotions. Premieres Monday, Nov. 4 at 8/7c on FOX. 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Apply today at apu.edu/go/busmessleadership/ , , _ 3 3 units 2 0 months 'I M M AZUSA PACIFIC ^m^m UNIVERSITY �A & E Editor: Faith p rcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com STftDeiCA"' "TipsWHe NEW Semester* by fAtffl (Mow T he G omic Book C orner Dark Horse's 'Resident Alien' B Y FAITH ORCINO ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The publisher Dark Horse will be releasing Issue One of "Resident Alien: The Suicide Blonde," the newest installment in the comic series, on Sept. 11. Writer Peter Hogan and artist Steve Parkhouse return to continue the tale of Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle, an extraterrestrial alien who tries to keep a low profile in the United States countryside. As he waits for contact from his home planet, Vanderspeigle cares for those needing treatment and assists in police investigations. This new story arc starts where readers left him, resting on a hospital bed. While Vanderspeigle recovers from the past adventure, another brews. The new storyline involves a unique set of characters, once again taking place in the little town of Patience. Both Hogan and Parkerhouse are British veterans in the comic industry. The two worked with the critically acclaimed creator Alan Moore in separate projects (America's Best Comics and the Bojefferies series, respectively). Now the duo combines their talents to create this sci-fi comic. Hogan's writing is a style that reminds readers of classic murder mystery novels and has a steady flow, even with the many twists. Parkerhouse's illustrations have interesting color palettes and he puts a lot of detail in the characters. For new readers, it would be best to start with the first collection, "Resident Alien Volume 1 : Welcome to Earth". The next step would be getting the zero issue before picking up this new book. Visit darkhorse.com or your local comic vendor for more information. Cougar Shuffle B Y ABEL CASTILLO STAFF WRITER School is starting again and it can mean many things to different people. For some, it's the beginning of their first year and for others, the beginning of their last. Whether you're a freshman or a senior, the feeling of starting a new year is all the same. With a set list like this, anyone can look at the new school year with a positive attitude. "It's Time" by Imagine Dragons: This ^upbeat and hopeful song is sure to put a spring in the step of anyone entering the class on thefirstday. The idea of growing up, as Imagine Dragons talks about, is CDs and DVDs Dropping B Y FAITH ORCINO ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nine Inch Nails' 'Hesitation Marks" Trent Reznor returns to Nine Inch Nails with a brand-new album. Pitchfork reported on the band's hinted hiatus in early 2009 which became true after their'tour with Jane's Addiction. This album contains 14 tracks, including the singles "Came Back Haunted," "Copy of A" and "Everything." The iTunes version has a special interview with Reznor while the deluxe version contains three remix tracks. For those that purchase through NIN.com, the band's official website, buyers i ave the option to receive the "audiophile" mastered version, a different mastering of the same album. On the website, mixer Alan Moulder said, "The Audiophile Mastered Version is more true to how the mixes sounded to us in the studio when we were working on the songs." According to Tom Baker, their mastering engineer, the standard master has a "loud" and edgier sound compared to the audiophile one. Check out Nine Inch Nails online for more on them and this new album. "Now You See Me" something thatfreshmanand seniors can relate to without feeling any sort of regret in the process. "Cherub Rock" by Smashing Pumpkins: , Instead of feeling hopeful, this upbeat song gives a sense of coming together. The feeling of being together, be it in the same class or of the same mindset, is a feeling anyone would want coming back to school. "Learn to Fly" by Foo Fighters: School has begun and now all anyone would want to do is soar through the skies to this song's heavenly riffs. But no one can fly by themselves at first. We look for a sign of life; looking to the sky to be saved. "I've Got A Feeling" by Directed by Louis Leterrier, the hit movie released earlier this May is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray. The cast features notable talents like Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers), Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Media) and Morgan Freeman (Oblivion). The story deals with a team of magicians, led by Eisenberg's character, J. Daniel Atlas who robbed a bank in Paris during their grand fina- The Beatles: Everybody has some sort of feeling about the upcoming school year, be it good or bad. Before we start working onfindingX, we look back at the past year and remember how everybody had a good, or for a few, a hard year with this song that's both explosive and calm. "More than a Feeling" by Boston: I feel that it was only appropriate to finish off this Back to School Jam set list with this song. Why finish it off with this song you ask? Through the godly solos and almost melancholy tone, we feel that we're both welcoming the new school year but also saying goodbye to summer in the process. le in Las Vegas. The FBI then brought Dylan Rhodes (Rúñalo) to work with an Interpol agent to investigate the team known as the Four Horsemen. The agents later enlist the help of a witness, Thaddeus Bradley (Freeman) who is a former magician. The official website lists that the DVD will contain commentary and a featurette while the Blu-Ray pack will include a longer director's cut. I NTERESTED IN W RITING F OR T HE COUGAR ICLE? 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This issue includes stories of campus clubs promoting inclusions, a popular Harry Potter course, and remembering September 11, 2001. diversity fall 2013 Filipino Club internships parking September 11 attack (9/11) social justice study abroad veterans White Rose Memorial https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/0b341b48534b172336c91a217e5687e9.pdf 5e2a6fff2a6520547915ee28ed91a053 PDF Text Text T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE WEDNESDAY S EPT 25, 2013 ISSUE # 2 VOLUME XLI1 Privacy please CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER Find Us Online w ww.csusmchronicle.com Friend us o n Facebook F ollow us o n T witter Email us at: csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com Students should know rights in the online age B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER S TAFF W RITER 2 - Global politics become a major discussion among students as the realities of Syria and what the future may bring hits home. SPORTS 4 - The chronicle follows up with soccer team member, Mary Green, after she travels to Kenya to help children in the community. 5 - Get to know Linda Pershing, professor of various interdisciplinary courses about the politics of culture. She is also putting together the Harry Potter course for spring. N ew t echnology n ot o nly allows students t o shop f rom h ome and c onnect w ith f riends all o ver t he w orld, b ut i t allows a new g eneration o f i dentity thieves and scammers t o o perate o n a larger scale. In t his g eneration, t echnology has b ecome a big p art o f o ur c ulture and social media has d ominated in t he f ield o f c ommunication. T his w idespread use o f t echnology poses n ew risks t o t he s ecurity o f s tudents' personal i nformation and raises questions regarding h ow safe t heir i nformation really is. D espite s ecurity programs and privacy settings, t he t ruth is t hat personal i nformation can s till be s tolen by, t hose w hp k now, h ow t o manipulate t he system. Scattered t hroughout t he I nternet, t here are scams t hat are designed t o l ure unsuspecting p eople i nto d ivulging personal i nformation, o therwise k nown as phishing. T his can be especially dangerous f or students w ho s hop o n t he I nternet f or deals t hat f it w ithin t heir college budget. In an a rticle Taking time for World Gratitude Day B Y SARAH HUGHES N EWS E DITOR 6 - Studying in Spain is a whole new world for students traveling from the US. Read about how culture shock can play a role in molding your education experience. 7 - Faculty member, Chuck Allen, may be part of the technology department on campus, but he also spends his time playing music for the masses. O C T 9 ,2013 a bout T hey can r un up e xtensive charges in t heir name and d estroy t heir c redit . w ithout t heir k nowledge. Students can avoid i dentity t heft o r t he u nwanted use o f personal i nformation by t aking a f ew simple p recautions. " I had a business t eacher a t Palomar o nce r ecommend t hat w e p hotocopy e verything in o ur w allets in case o ur w allets o r c redit c ard n umbers w ere ever s tolen, as it's easier t o cancel cards quickly," Sarah Hughes, a CSUSM s tudent, said. W hen shopping o nline, be sure t o use o nly t rusted sites. W hen u tilizing social media, make sure t o read Arne Svenson Surveilance Photography featured in the Julie Saul Gallery, New York. t hrough t he privacy agreeThese scam websites can Facebook t hat a person's ment carefully and l et f riends called "Seven Principles f or easily pose as a business f riends can p ost i nforma- k now w hat i nformation is Systems S ecurity" w ritten by D r. Frank Stajano f rom and t ake someone's per- tion f rom t heir public ac- n ot okay t o r e-post o r l ink t o. M ost i mportantly, make t he U niversity o f C am- sonal i nformation, such as counts even if t he perbridge and Paul W ilson, t he a c redit card number, be- son had privacy settings. sure t hat c redit c ard and Many p eople p ost t heir social s ecurity n umbers are h ost o f BBC's T V s how T he fore t he average p erson Real H ustle, i t ~ls revealed is aware t hey' are a VTctiHi." b irth dates o n t heir social me- c arefully" guarded and n ot In a ddition t o t he t hreat dia sites in a ddition t o t heir available t hrough t he I nternet. t hat t he scamming " indusIf a c redit card is being t r y " is evolving as society is. o f scammers t aking personal gender, f ull name and p icture. C omputer hackers o b- used fraudulently, make sure i nformation, t here is also t he Stajano and W ilson say t hat "scammers have d one r isk posed by social media. tain social s ecurity n um- t o cancel i t immediately. Finally, r un a f ree c redW i t h blogs, T witter and bers, w hich can lead t o t heir h omework and k now a l ot a bout human psychol- Facebook i t has b ecome financial disaster if i t falls it r eport annually t o make t he w rong hands. sure n o accounts have ogy. N o w scam websites easier f or sensitive p erson- i nto c reated w ithout I dentity thieves can use been o ften have a v ery profes- al i nformation t o be diso wner's k nowledge. t his i nformation t o apply t he sional l ook and are designed closed t o t he general public. t o make y ou t hink t hey I t is specifically stated o n f or c redit cards t hat t he acare a reputable business." social media sites such as tual p erson k nows n othing Students need t o focus a l ittle less o n t he stresses o f s chool and m ore o n t heir sense o f wellness. W i t h all t hat s chool and w o r k demand f rom t hem, v ery f ew CSUSM students are spending adequate a mounts o f t ime each day focusing o n c ritical e motions like being grateful, calm and positive. Even f ewer students w ere aware o f t he r ecent e vent t hat was dedicated t o p romoting mental and s piritual wellness. Word G ratitude Day, w hich t o o k place o n S ept 21, is an* i nternational awareness day, c reated in 1977 by t he U nited N ations M editation G roup. T his past Saturday m arked its t hirty-fifth year o f c elebration. T he day was i nstituted t o e ncourage p eople t o s how appreciation and f ind g ratitude f or t he positive aspects o f t heir life. M ost people i nterpret i t as a day t o be t hankful f or t he simple blessings in life and t o s how t heir g ratitude in l ittle gestures. W hen c onsidering w hether o r n ot g ratitude is s omething t hat CSUSM students s hould be c oncerned a bout, i t is i mportant t o l ook a t qualified sources o n w hat o ne s hould s trive f or in o rder t o have a healthy p ersonality and h ow t his m ight affect one's health. A l ot o f scientific s tudies have been d one o n t he subject o f g ratitude and h ow i t affects one's m ental and physical health. N otably, o ne published in a Jan. 2013 j ournal, Personality and Individual Differences, f ound t hat g rateful p eople t end t o r eport b etter physical health, w hich is c onnected t o p atterns o f t heir being o f b etter psychological states, being active and seeking help in health c oncerns. T he study, Examining t he pathways b etween g rati- Image created by Anne Hall t ude and s elf-rated physical health across a dulthood, was c onducted by Patrick L. H ill and B rent W . R oberts o f t he D epartment o f Psychology, U niversity o f Illinois a t Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA, and Mathias A llemand o f t he D epartment o f Psy- chology, U niversity o f Z urich, Z urich Switzerland. T he study surveyed g ratitude in t erms o f a p redominating o utlook of a ppreciation and a ttention t o t he p ositive in life. T he study f ocused " on h ow t raits p redict i nterme- diary mechanisms by w hich t o p romote health, r ather t han asserting d irect effects." T his is d ifferent t han p revious approaches, because measuring physical h ealth factors was m ore i mportant ( See G RATITUDE on p age 2 ). �21 EHEews^,CO. i N EW S THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25,2013 What students should know about Syria B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH S TAFF W RITER Politicians have been saying f or weeks how i mportant Syria is, but CSUSM students don't realize how much i t can directly affect t heir lives. A fter weeks o f discussing the matter? i t looks as though Syria, Russia and the USA have reached an agreement regarding Syria's chemical weapons. Regardless, this seems t o have eased l ittle tension. The main idea o f the deal, according to President Barack Obama, was simple and really straightforward: t o " mov[e] Syria's chemical weapons under international c ontrol so t hat they may ultimately be destroyed." Anyone w ho has, been keeping tabs on t he news knows w hat Syria has been up t o w ith its civil w ar and chemical weapons. Syrian president Bashar al-Assad headed a shocking chemical weapons attack on Syrian rebels, killing 1,429 people. The US government had seemingly no hesitation in considering an airstrike in retaliation until Russian president Vladimir Putin, an ally o f Syria, warned against i t A peaceable solution was discussed, and i t looks like ( Gratitude c ontinued f rom page I ). to t he researchers than measuring how a m ore appreciative person might approach conflict differently than a non-appreciative person. The study surveyed 962 Swiss adults, ages 19 t o 84, of varying educational and Write for the Cougar Chronicle Visit us during U-Hour in Craven Hall 3500 War hits closer to home than some people assume. Image provided by Anne Hall a deal has been reached. Still, skepticism remains, as Republican Senator John Barrasso o f W yoming insists t hat Russia can't be t rusted on getting r id o f Syria's chemical weapons. " Moscow is n ot even complying w ith a commitment t o eliminate its o wn chemical weapons," Barrasso said. In addition, President Obama and Secretary o f State John Kerry, both Democrats, are still willing t o o rder an active military intervention. If Syria decides t o backstab, the US may just do t hat This is certainly cause t o w orry f or any CSUSM students w ho are in t he military o r are related t o someone in t he armed forces, as one's education could be delayed significantly. Added is t he possibility that some soldiers may n ot come back, and there is good reason t o oppose a military strike against Syria. As f or the rest o f t he nation, after spending years at w ar in Iraq, i t may come as no surprise t hat " the American people are overwhelmingly opposed t o another war." marital backgrounds. Participants w ere given a gratitude questionnaire t hat measured how much they considered life and t heir personal situation a blessing. They were also given a health survey t hat measured t heir psychological and physical health. They were examined f or t heir attitudes on healthy activities, in regards t o n utrition, exercise, personal well-being, social well-being and drug use. Participants were also interviewed on t heir w illingness t o seek medical help f or health concerns using hypothetical case scenarios. In addition, t heir person- alities were taken into consideration, rating them on levels of extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroti-cism and openness. The researchers cite previous studies, including how conscientiousness and optimism have been linked t o better health, and b etter behaviors that p romote health. "Grateful individuals tend t o r eport greater vitality and agency, along w ith less anxiety. In addition, gratitude is linked t o traits indicative o f better physical health, including conscientiousness, emotional stability and optimism," the r eport said. Previous studies have utilized regular diaries in which participants w rite down something they are thankful for, and review i t at a later time. Various bloggers and w riters have encouraged similar ideas, either daily o r weekly. But why should CSUSM students really even care about being more optimistic o r grateful? Many could argue t hat doing so makes no major impact on themselves. However, i t is suggested t hat thoughtful gestures, the giving of one's resources o r volunteering t ime have a positive affect on the giver. Showing gratitude could include making small unexpected changes, such as w riting a thank you note t o someone, tipping m ore o r even just treating, a friend t o lunch o r coffee. In a June article by The Harvard Business Review entitled H ow Money A ctually Buys Happiness, Elizabeth Dunn and Michael N orton cited multiple moneywise parties, such as Google and W arren Buffet. They, and Buffet, encouraged t o "give as a way t o enhance one's emotional well-being." "Spending even a few dollars on someone else can trigger a boost in happiness. In one study, w e found t hat asking people t o spend as l ittle as $5 on someone else over the course o f a day made t hem happier at t he end o f that day than people w ho spent t he $5 on themselves," Dunn and N orton said. Being mentally and spiritually well are an i mportant To CSUSM student, Anne Hall, another war could f urther divide the nation's resources f rom crtical issues o n its o wn soil. Hall is a veteran o f the United States Coast Guard, w ho served as a Marine Science Technician. " The plight in Syria is a humanitarian issue. I have found t hat every country suffers f rom life threatening struggles. They may appear less drastic in the United States but w e have issues of o ur o wn t hat are constantly overlooked and ignored. To become involved in the actions and events that take place in Syria would mean that w e should also participate in acting w ith humanitarian efforts t o help South America, Mexico, and various o ther regions. I don't find starting a w ar an answer t o anything" said Hall. Syria had until Sept 21 t o r eport t o t he United Nations as t o where all their chemical weapons are located. The US and Russia have been assigned t o place these dangerous weapons under international c ontrol w ith the ultimate goal o f destroying them. Classified Ads HELP WANTED Student Work Career Income For info call 760-282-4321 Reference: CSSM way that CSUSM students can fee! more positive and relaxed in t he midst of the immense stress that college can create. Students should familiarize themselves w ith more events that occur annually t o promote a healthy lifestyle and mind. , O ther international days o f awareness include International Literacy Day o n Sept 8, International Chocolate Day on Sept 13, Software Freedom Day on Sept 15, International Day f or Preservation o f. t he O zone Layer on Sept. 16, Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19, W orld CarFree Day o n Sept 22 and Inventor's Day on Sept. 29. Paid I nternship Opportunity For full-time undergraduate students: H fe Fluent,*a marketing: c ompany a ffiliated w ith W m t he N ational A ssociation f or C ampus Activities, w jP n eeds s tudents w ho w ant t o g ain m arketing fluent - p l u n m g e xperience w hile r epresenting J ack i n t he B ox d uring a n 8-week o n-campus i nternship w ith a $ 1,000 stipend! All m ajors a re welcome! A pply Now: T raining b egins t his w eek! EMAIL: rebeccad@fluentgrp.com PHONE: 8 57-202-5524 in the box* and event a �Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com An athlete's super hero B Y R UTH MORALES S TAFF W RITER Michelle H amilton w orks diligently every year t o keep athletes healthy as t he head athletic trainer. H er daily r outine is over. whelming, interesting and full o f challenges. For students t hat are n ot really i nto sports, they are most likely n ot familiar w ith t he j ob o f an athletic trainer. Maybe they have seen t hem on television, running o ut o nto t he field t o attend t o an injured player. T he athletic t rainer might seem t o blend in w ith t he coaches and players, h owever they are e xtremely important t o an athlete's career. H ere at CSUSM, Hamilton sees t o i t t hat student athletes play and compete in a safe manner f or t heir physical well-being. As a head athletic t rainer, her j ob is far f rom easy. She has t o oversee t he well-being of about 320 ath- Get Out! Fun f or b ig k ids B Y A LISON SEAGLE S TAFF W RITER Students w ho are looking f or an activity t o get t heir hearts pounding and t heir feet high up o ff t he ground letes and sees approximately 50 per day. Hamilton's j ob frequently takes her o ut o f t he office, and she must have a plan in case an emergency does happen o ut on t he fields. Unfortunately, she has had t o execute an emergency plan many o f times during her career. She is always fully prepared w ith a plan reviewed by coaches, campus police, city police and paramedics. W hether i t is a game day o r not, t here is no such thing as a typical day f or Hamilton. Her day consists o f making evaluations on injuries, finding the best treatments, meetings w ith coaches, j naking restriction plans f or athletes and providing rehab methods. She also preps teams f or practice and tends t o t heir pains once they are done. Hamilton's achievements are backed by 17 years of recommends that interns experience p rior t o CSUSM. learn t o be good commuBesides w orking w ith stu- nicators. She said t hat they dent athletes, she also w orks should do more than just w ith student interns. She t reat an injury and really lis- should get over t o Solid Rock lead areas f or s port climbing, Indoor Rock Climbing Gym. bouldering, a tight rope and Solid r ock offers Cal weights. Solid Rock changes State San Marcos students its climbing routes througha convenient, unique and out t he year t o offer climbfun way t o get o ut and be ers fresh routes t o venture. Solid Rock offers many active. It's an easy hop, skip and a jump t o get there different deals throughout f rom campus after class. t he week. College night The walls at Solid Rock is Mondays and Thursvary considerably in o rder days f rom 4 p.m. t o 9 p.m. Students w ith an I D can t o challenge climbers of all different experience levels. receive entry, shoes, harness, The gym features t op roping, chalk and a belay lesson f or ten t o the athletes. It is n ot a knee that they are treating; i t is a person. Building t rust is key f or an athletic trainer. A t the end of a very long day, this super hero might feel frustrated f rom all o f her hard work.Yet if she was given t he o pportunity t o go back and change careers, she w ould choose hers all over again.According t o Hamilton, "healthcare + student population + sports = t he best career." only $10. Wednesdays and Fridays are Ladies' Nights, when ladies can get t he same deal offered on college night. Every Tuesday is T-shirt Tuesday, where wearing a Solid Rock t -shirt w ill also give you t he $10 deal. Several membership options are also available. Many CSUSM students, like Veronica Ramos, enjoy climbing at Solid Rock. " It is fun exercise and i t is rare f or me t o find fun exercise. Plus, I run into people f rom school," Ramos said. The gym is open seven days a week, f rom noon t o 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. t o 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. t o 7 p.m. on Sundays.. It is located at 992 Rancheros Drive in San Marcos. • Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. Master of Social Work « Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area • Integration of faith a nd social w ork practice • Full-time a nd p art-time o ptions For m ore i nformation, visit a pu.edu/msw/, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy • Alignment with c urrent California licensure requirements p Professionally active faculty w ho teach f rom personal experience « A c urriculum t hat integrates spirituality a nd values • A b lend of the theoretical a nd practical elements of psychology For m ore i nformation, visit a pu.edu/mft/. /£ A climber scales a wall at Solid Rock gym, provided by Richard Brown. AZUSA PACIFIC Jp^^ UNIVERSITY Qpd First Since 1899 14847 �4 S SZ^o^ Sports Editor: THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25,2013 Sports Commentary: Abs are made in the kitchen B Y BRANDO CASINO S TAFF W RITER Mary Green in Kenya with the children she became friends with. Photo taken by Kyle Kammer Athlete leaves her heart in Kenya Mary Green exemplifies extraordinary community B Y JENNIFER HAGER S TAFF W RITER Mary Green, a member of t he CSUSM women's soccer team, takes community service t o a w hole new level. This summer, Green and 65 members o f t he Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim traveled t o Nairobi, Kenya f or t en days. The s hort ¿ rip made a large impact by connecting w ith over 1,200 children in amazing ways. The group built a new kitchen, culinary school and opened a new medical clinic at a local boarding school. Green spent most o f her t ime assisting at t he medical clinic, w here she saw over 275 children w ho all had similar symptoms. T he children w ere hungry, dehydrated and suffer- ing f rom local air pollution. Green was overwhelmed w ith t he feeling t hat t here was nothing she could do t o help them feel better. W hile patients waited in line t o be seen by t he doctors, nurses and EMTs, Green taught the children how t o play leapfrog, charades and tag. Green also prayed w ith the children, and she even had the o pportunity t o play her s port w ith them. Green's favorite p art o f t he soccer experience was seeing a few kids w ho had cleats offer t o give t heir friends one o f them. Some even played in sandals. Watching t he kids express joy while playing t he game was very touching. A t t he end o f t he game, t he volunteers gave each participant a plastic medal. A few days later, Green saw some o f the soccer kids. They showed her t hat they w ere wearing t heir medal under t heir clothes and had never taken i t off. A very special p art o f t he t rip was when Green m et a l ittle girl named Grace. She had been sponsored by t he Green family f or quite some t ime. Green taught Grace h ow t o blow a bubble w ith gum and h ow t o jump rope. They continue t o w rite letters t o each other. This t rip made Green realize how w e all take t he littlest things f or granted. I t also confirmed h er desire t o continue her education in t he medical field so t hat she can go back t o Kenya and help m ore people in t he future. Green demonstrates the importance o f n ot only being a great athlete but also being a strong member o f society. Heart Beat Getting an essential breakfast B Y RACHEL GALLEGO S TAFF W RITER The f irst thing you should do when you wake up i n the morning is take the t ime t o eat breakfast. Many do n ot realize why breakfast is t he most i mportant meal o f t he day. A healthy breakfast n ot only can give you m ore energy, but i t can also help c ontrol weight and improve performance. Studies have shown t hat by eating a healthy breakfast, you are enhancing y our m emory and concentration by fueling y our brain. It is i mportant t o realize t hat eating breakfast does n ot mean donuts and coffee, b ut rather one, like W ebMD recommends, t hat consists o f protein and w hole grains. Protein helps t o make you feel fuller, and fiber has been linked w ith better concentration and energy. Researchers suggest t hat people w ho consume a healthier breakfast have m ore energy t hroughout t he day. It's especially i mportant f or athletes t o consume a healthy breakfast so t hat they can get t he fuel needed f or high quality w orkouts, w hether i t is in sports o r hitting i t hard at t he gym. Skipping breakfast can also r ob y our body o f i mportant nutrients t hat are essential t o y our health and optimal performance. A hard training session can leave a student athlete w ho has p oor n utritional practices w ith no energy t o tackle t heir studies. O ne reason why manv N o matter how much a person w orks o ut, they can never out-exercise a bad diet. Let's say t hat you w orkout everyday, go t o t he gym, run a mile and mix in some weight lifting. W hat do you do after y our gym session? Surprisingly, most people reward themselves w ith f ood after workouts.They grab a burger, milk shake o r medium fries. Hate t o burst everyone's bubble, but t hat is n ot going t o c ut it. These bad habits w ill actually inhibit a person's ability t o achieve quick results. W e are all familiar w ith t he cliché saying'you are w hat you e at' It is 100 percent t rue. W hen t rying t o lose weight, eating healthy is key. Exercising has many benefits, such as strengthening t he bones, improving mental health and mood, lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol, reducing t he risk o f heart diseases, diabetes, breast cancer, colon cancer and more. However, exercise is n ot t he only solution f or weight-loss. People have a b etter chance o f losing weight, staying f it and heightening t heir nutritional intake by placing m ore focus o n t heir d iet N utrient-dense foods, like fruits and vegetables, w ill help improve muscle regeneration between w orkouts as well as sustain energy levels. The most effective and beneficial way t o lose weight is t o incorporate healthy eating habits t o an active lifestyle. If you are interested in learning m ore about maintaining a healthy diet, there are a plenty of internet blogs t hat share diet tips, people's life style stories, t heir daily meals, w hat they eat, w ork o ut regimen and more. A ll i t takes is hard w ork and motivation t o achieve a healthier life. The change w ill not come easy at f irst, but i t w ill be w orthwhile in the end. Mens basketball will be playing away games against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov 1 and UCLA on Monday, Nov 4 at 7:30 p.m. to start out the season. Cost is $7 for single game tickets or $65 for season tickets. Take the time to show some Cougar pride and cheer these guys on at the away games. .c Campus recreation goes wild B Y ALISON SEAGLE S TAFF W RITER The campus recreation department's goal this year is t o plan a camping t rip f or students each month o f t he school year. In September, students had t he o pportunity t o go backpacking in t he Sierra Mountains. The adventurous students left f rom campus early in t he m orning on Friday, Sept 6. They g ot t o spend t he w hole weekend hiking, camping and experiencing breathtaking views. They returned t o campus Sunday evening. The meals at t he campsite w ere included w ith t he t rip. In addition t o hiking, the fall semester. From Nov. 2 students also participated through 3, students w ill have in activities led by the o ut- t he o pportunity t o do some door recreation staff. The desert camping and hiking. The $45 fee w ill include $75 cost of the t rip included t he transportation, permits, transportation, food and camping fees and camping camping equipment Signgear like tents, sleeping bags ups f or t hat t rip w ill beand cooking e quipment gin O c t 14. These trips are The next t rip campus rec- planned f or small groups reation has planned is t o of students, so t he limJoshua Tree. There, students ited spots f ill up quickly. M ore information about w ill n ot only hike and camg, but they w ill also be r ock these trips and o ther events climbing. Actual r ock climb- can be found by visiting The ing instructors w ill be t here Clarke o r checking o ut the t o show t he Cougar camp- Campus Recreation website ers t he ropes.The t rip w ill be taking place O c t 4 t hrough 6. http://www.csusm.edu/rec/ In November, Anza Bor- index.html. rego w ill be t he last destination Cougars travel t o f or dents skip breakfast is t o cut t heir calories. Studies have proven t hat this n ot effective way t o tackle fat loss goals. It has been documented t hat people w ho eat breakfast feel less hungry throughout t he day; as opposed t o breakfast-skippers w ho tend t o eat m ore at lunch and dinner. Skipping breakfast sends t he body i nto fasting mode, which increases t he body's insulin response t hat leads t o stored fat Making t he t ime t o have a healthy breakfast could be Photograph of the last camping experience, courtesy of CSUSM Campus Recreation Department. �Fact, fantasy m ix in classes BY AMANDA LENOX STAFF W RITER Disney, H arry Potter and folklore are among t he subjects professor Linda Pershing teaches. She talked about her career in this interview. Q: W hat is your educational background? A : B.A. in Religious Studies from Occidental College M A in Religion and Society from Princeton Seminary Ph.D. in A nthropology and Folklore Studies f rom University of Texas, A ustin Q: How did you decide your field of study? A : I was attracted t o t he study of f olklore because o f its focus on everyday expressive behavior and cultural traditions. Rather than formal, institutional culture and systems of knowledge, folklore is t he vernacular, informal and often unrecognized artistic and expressive behavior t hat people use t o convey t heir sense o f identity and t heir ideas about t he w orld around them. Q: Is there anything you are currently researching? A : Yes, IVe been w orking w ith a wonderful group o f very motivated and very smart students on t he folklore and culture o f H arry Potter. W e dedicated all last spring t o doing an in-depth analysis o f t he many aspects o f J.K. Rowling's magical w orld, and they are w orking w ith me this semester t o develop a new course on H arry Potter, w hich w ill be offered f or t he f irst t ime in Spring 2014. Professor Linda Pershing will be teaching a class on Harry Potter in the springs Photo by Amanda Lenox Q: How did you end up at CSUSM? A s I grew up in Los Angeles and feel most at home in California. I was a faculty member at t he State University o f N ew York (SUNY) Albany f or nine years, but I wanted t o move back t o California t o be closer t o my family. In 2001,1 was hired as t he f irst tenure-line faculty member in Women's Studies. Q: W hat classes do you usually teach? A : I teach a variety o f interdisciplinary courses (ID) about t he politics o f culture. For example, this semester I'm teaching a course on deconstructing Disney Animated Films. I also teach courses about education as social transformation, social change movements, f ilm and media, and I'll be teaching t he new course on H arry Potter f olklore and culture in t he spring. Q: W hat do you like about teaching? A : I made t he decision t o pursue a Ph.D. and become a university professor because I love w orking w ith students and I love t o teach. For me, education is t he key t o changing t he w orld and making i t a b etter place, one in which all people are valued and protected. Much o f my w ork focuses on social justice, and all my teaching includes a feminist and social justice perspective. Q: W hat do you hope students learn from taking your classes? A : First, I w ant students to learn t o ask t he deep and often t roubling questions about social structures and hierarchies o f privilege and power. Critical thinking skills are central t o my courses. I also w ork w ith students t o develop t heir sense o f curiosity and self-worth, and t heir determination t o give back t o t he community. CSUSM is in t he process o f nominating faculty members f or t he 2013-2014 Faculty and Staff Award. For information o n h ow t o nominate an outstanding faculty member, please visit t heir website at h ttp://www.csusm.edu/ president/awards/ If you w ould like t o see another professor featured in The Cougar Chronicle, send us an email at c o u garchron.features® gmail.com. There is help when you cannot find the right words The W r i t i n g C enter o f f e r s n ew c o n s u l t a t i o n BY TATIANA ZAVODNY FEATURES E DITOR Students looking f or help revising academic papers have an amazing resource at the W riting Center on campus. Located in the library in Kellogg 1103, the W riting Center provides California State University San Marcos students a place t o discuss and revise t heir essays. The W riting Center's diverse staff includes GEW instructors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students, in various departments at t he university. The large number o f w riting t utors allows f or a w ide range of available times t o f it nearly any student's schedule. Appointments usually last 30 minutes and can be scheduled up t o t wo weeks in advance over t he phone, via email o r even in person. If scheduling in advance is not your style, stop by o n Walk-in Wednesdays. These on-the-spot consultation services are helped o n a first-come first-serve basis, so be sure t o arrive early. D on't have t ime t o come t o campus? Send t he W rit- ing Center an email through t heir online consultation system. This system gives students t wo easy options J t o receive help w ith t heir papers. T he f irst o ption allows stu% dents to* upload a d raft o f t heir paper t o receive a response f rom a consultant w ithin t hree t o f our business days. The o ther o ption, a new feature this semester, allows students t o video chat w ith a consultant face-toface in real-time f rom nearly any r emote location. A ll students need is a webcam, microphone and Internet connection t o partake in this consultation o ption. "Since w e are a c ommuter campus, this is great f or students w ho can't drive here t o options disciplines, at any stage o f t he w riting process," Salisbury said. These w orkshops are offered make an appointment," Amy Salisbury, Assistant D irector and W orkshop C oordinator at t he W riting Center, said. Before attending an appointment, students are encouraged t o consider which aspects o f t heir w riting they w ould like t o improve. " Try t o t hink o f t hree t o f our specific questions about y our w riting t hat you have so w e can help you in as focused a way as possible," Salisbury said. " The appointment t ime should be directed by t he student, n ot t he consultant." In addition t o t he oneon-one t utoring, t he W riting Center offers numerous o ther resources f or students including t he W riting C enter W orkshop Series. There are 12 workshops in a sequence, designed t o reflect t he w riting process, f rom preparing a t opic, t o conducting research and f inally putting t he finishing touches on a revised essay. " The workshops f urther emphasize how [the W riting Center is] looking t o help students o f all levels, o f all Through t he W riting Center website, students can view entertaining video clips o f professors f rom various departments on campus discussing t he colleger w riting process and tips V f or w riting academic papers.^ The W riting Center is also equipped w ith 10 computers t hat students can use at any t ime w ithout scheduling an appointment t o w ork o n t heir papers. There is also a convenient printing station. So how much w ill all o f these services cost students? W riting C enter services are funded by a small fee each semester through campus fees, and none o f t heir services require an e xtra charge. A ll t utoring sessions, access t o computers and workshops are o therwise free f or currently-enrolled students. Printing papers, however,does require a small fee comparable t o prices o n o ther f loors o f t he library. " We're here t o serve you," Salisbury said. " We w ant t o do everything w e can t o help you succeed." To schedule an appointment o r find o ut m ore about w riting workshops, students can call 760-7504168 o r visit t heir website at http://www.csusm.edu/writingcenter/. �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com What to expect studying abroad HP HH Why Spain's education is 'all or nothing' B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES S TAFF W RITER C ulture s hock is t he phrase t hat comes to m ind w hen p eople ask me a bout my e xperience abroad last semester. I believe t hat in o rder t o go abroad, students s hould be aware t hat i t takes a l ittle m ore e ffort t han meets t he eye. Students need t o prepare t hemselves f or t he a djustment o f living in a n ew c ountry. T he process o f applying isn't as t edious as students may presume. As l ong as y ou t urn in all t he r equired p aperwork, y ou are f ree t o begin y our p reparation t o live abroad. Many students may also be c oncerned a bout t he p rice o f studying abroad, assuming i t is v ery expensive. In reality, i t is n ot as bad as i t seems. I was relieved t o f ind o ut t hat t he p rojected expenses w ere a ccurate w ith my stay a broad in Valladolid, Spain. F or t hose receiving FAFSA, y ou are f ortunate enough t o g et some o f y our expenses covered. T here are many o ther f inancial aid o pportunities if y ou are lacking funds. T he G lobal Education O ffice o ffers a v ariety o f scholarships t o apply f or, and t here is always t he o ption o f accepting subsidized loans if necessary. T he amazing t hing a bout s tudying in Spain is t hat i t is a ffordable. H owever, s tudents need t o learn h ow t o manage t heir bank acscount and budget. Students should save t heir m oney f or traveling w ith f riends o n t he weekends. A merican students also have an advantage, being t hat t hey are a native English speaker. T here are many l ocals w illing t o pay t o have English speakers t utor t hem in t he evenings, and t hat e xtra cash can be helpful. T he u niversity system in Europe is v ery d ifferent f rom t he A merican educational system. Spanish professors d on't assign w eekly h omew o r k assignments, t ake r oll call, c ount anything as p articipation o r give m idterms. Students are f ree f rom h omew o r k t he e ntire semester. A lthough t his m ight seem like heaven f or many, i t d oesn't really feel like heaven in t he last weeks leading u p t o t he final exam. T he professors rely solely o n t he student's final exam grade, as t hey have n othing else t o base t heir scores o ff o f. Talk a bout pressure. T he way t hey teach is different as w ell. Professors r arely use PowerPoints o r a w hiteboard t o help w ith t heir lessons. T hey o nly give lectures. Spanish students also have a d ifferent m ethod o f w riting notes. Instead o f b ullet p oints o r summaries o f t he lectures, t hey w rite t he e ntire lecture o ut, w ord by w ord f rom w hat t he p rofessor says. T here really is n othing similar a bout CSUSM and t he u niversity I a ttended in Spain. W e are a ccustomed t o having o ur u niversity l ocated o n t he same p roperty. In Spain, t he u niversity is d ivided i nto buildings according t o t he area o f study and t hey are called faculties. These faculties are dispersed a round t he city. Students w on't see themselves going t o t he same faculty as a business m ajor if t hey are studying languages. A lthough t his may seem strange, in r eality i t is beneficial. Students g et t o k now e veryone in t heir faculty and i t gives t hem t he o pportunity t o m eet local Spanish students in a t ightnit e nvironment. T he cafeteria ladies even seem t o enjoy t he presence o f s tudents' familiar faces. A lthough all t his i nformation m ight seem like a t urnoff, believe m e w hen I say I w ould d o i t all o ver again. Maria Lopez, a f ellow CSUSM s tudent, r ecent r eturnee, as w ell as my c ompanion and r oommate in Spain, also r eally enjoyed h er e xperience. " I absolutely loved i t, I feel t hat as students w e s hould take e very o pportunity t hat w e have t o g row as i ndividuals and studying abroad is o ne o f t hem," Lopez said. Studying and living in a d ifferent c ountry is such an u nforgettable and impacting e xperience. T he p eople o ne meets, t he places o ne sees and t he o verall e nvironment is s omething t hat w ill become a p art o f t hat p erson forever. Students w ill gain g reater understanding a bout o ther c ultures and customs. If y ou are a s tudent t hinking o f going abroad, d on't l et t he o pportunity pass y ou by. G o abroad. Be b old and c ourageous. You w on't r egret i t Pictures o f Spain study abroad campus by G loria Magallanes available o nline. mm r? ^ L ,, . ^4 S Z m**** jff1 4M m JBjW^p Mm- Is Las Vegas s till the party place for college students? B Y A NNE H ALL D ESIGN E DITOR M ost students a t CSUSM said " yes" t o v isiting Las Vegas f or an easy getaway w hen asked if t hey had any desire t o t ravel t here. H owever, actually g etting t o Las Vegas has b ecome t he p roblem. W ithin t he past f ew years t he recession has dramatically affected t he e conomy and t he idea o f " vacationing" has b ecome a privilege f or t he f rivolous o r financially w ell o ff. " I d on't have plans f or t raveling because o f c ost," s tudent A bel C astillo said. T he s treets o f d own-* t own Las Vegas appear t o be m ostly f illed w ith people o ver t he age o f 30. I t seems t hat t he o nly remains o f t he college g eneration are individuals c elebrating t heir legal d rinking age and b achelor(ette) parties. So w here is everyone? " I w ould love t o go t o Las Vegas f or f un b ut cannot because o f t ime," student N icole Sears said. Recent e volutions in entertainment have b rought much change t o t he Las Vegas s trip. Students are less i nterested in t he t raditional a ttractions and w ant t o e xplore o ther o ptions. " I have a desire t o t ravel t o Las Vegas. T hey have beautiful r ooms and t he h otels a llow y ou t o have a l ittle t aste o f w orld destinations and o f d ifferent t ime p eriods. If y ou're w illing t o t ravel o ff o f t he s trip y ou can f ind s ome amazing eateries, like in C hinatown o r t he house t urned r estaurant named Chicago Joe's," s tudent Chetsey Schweitzer said. CSUSM students are n ot t he o nly ones changing t heir m ind a bout w hether o r n ot t hey s hould vacation t here. Students f rom t he University o f Nevada Las Vegas, l ocated less t han t w o miles away f rom t he main drag, w ould also r ather spend t ime a t venues and restaurants l ocated far f rom t he g litter and lights o f t he s trip. Struggling t o s urvive as t hey f ind ways t o pay f or ever-rising t uition fees, t he average college s tudent w ill f ind t hat t he real value is f inding w hat has changed and w hat is n ew in Las Vegas. E ntrepreneurs are n ow adapting t o a n ew b reed o f consumers t hat w ant m ore e ntertainment f or less c ost. T he S tratosphere H otel. is o ne o f t he businesses w orking t o c onform t o this n ew g eneration. Inside t he h otel, y ou can sign up f or a g olf package, p arty i t up in any o f t he various night clubs, and have a d rink in t he 107 lounge t hat has t he best v iew o f t he s trip. You can also g et y our adrenaline rush o n Skyjump o r any o f t he o ther t hrill seeking rides above i t all a t t he t op o f t he Stratosphere's t ower. T he P opcorn G irl is another unique place t o v isit w ith its m ultitude o f f lavored p opcorns. T he Pinball Hall o f Fame is l ocated j ust o utside o f t he main d rag and i t has been g rowing in p opularity o ver t he years. Even F reemont S treet in D owntown Las Vegas s till gets a l ittle b it o f t he same a ttention i t g ot in its g olden years w ith its m ore a ffordable h otel prices and f ree d rinks. A ccording t o t he Las Vegas C onvention and V isitors A uthority's GLS Research, S outhern C alifornia v isitors d on't care so m uch a bout gambling b ut v isit f or t he lounge p erformances, t heatrical e ntertainment and t o c ruise t he bars and n ightclubs. 9 7 p ercent o f SoCal v isitors r eport being satisfied w ith t heir c hoice o f e xperiencing Las Vegas and claim t o be v ery likely t o r eturn soon. I t l ooks as i f Las Vegas w ill remain a vacation h ot s pot as l ong as t hey c ontinue appealing t o evolving c onsumer preferences. Study spots you should know about: the library isn't the only place to go B Y RICOPALMERIN S TAFF W RITER CSUSM is jam-packed w ith various unique places t o study, n ot all o f w hich are as o bvious as t he campus l ibrary. Some students e njoy a b it o f noise t o help t o keep t he energy up. For these students, t he t hird f loor o f t he l ibrary is always e choing w ith t he clicks o f keyboards and t he shuffle o f papers. T he cafeteria, w hich is l ocated in t he D ome, can g et p retty noisy, if serious levels o f a udio are suitable. Finding t he r ight place t o s it d own and r eview f or t hat big exam may be t he g reatest b arrier t o studying. Take o ne st§p i nto t he CSUSM l ibrary, and it's clear h ow d ifficult i t can be t o f ind a seat o r e mpty t able. W h a t is less o bvious a re t he numerous study areas available o n t he f ourth and f ifth f loors. Each f loor provides students w ith several isolated study r ooms and tables. Students like Savannah C zyzewice n oted t he t hird f loor o f t he l ibrary as t he m ost p opular and easily accessible study s pot, b ut said t hat i t is " way t oo l oud." Students l ooking f or less d istractions need t o head t o t he f ifth f loor. I t has a large reading r oom, p erfect f or t hose seeking p en-drop silence. If a h int o f scehery is c omforting, t here are also p lenty o f tables lining t he w indows as w ell as an assortment o f c omfy chairs. Students may w ant a m ore scenic v iew t o g et in t he z one.While CSUSM is n ot exactly placed w ithin a f orest, t here are s ome g reat spots t o soak up s ome sun and b reath in f resh air. Inside t he Founder's Plaza, t here are p lenty o f o pen benches and tables e xposed t o t he aromas o f t he Campus C of- COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney DESIGN EDITOR A nne H all NEWS EDITOR S arah Hughes SPORTS EDITOR A & E EDITOR Faith Orcino COPY EDITOR Lauren Hammond DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Raychel Allen SALES REP FEATURES EDITOR Pam Kragen CARTOONISTS Tatiana Z avodny Faith Orcino OPINION EDITOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR Pam Kragen Justin Donner Lauren Hammond PHOTOGRAPHERS Anne H all Bianca S arabia Richard Brown STAFF Chelsey Schweitzer Z ach Schanzenbach Ruth M orales Alison Seagle Jennifer H ager is a small platform w ith benches and shade. B ehind t he A cademic Hall lies Palm C ourt, and if noise isn't as big o f an issue t here are always t he tables o utside Starbucks o r t he Big C at B istro. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter t o the Editor for any reason. �A & E Editor: Faith Creino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Exploring human identity through film ASI C ommunity C enters hold special movie s creenings BY FAITH O RCINO A &E E DITOR " A L ot Like You" Eliaichi Kimaro's critically acclaimed documentary arrives on campus o n Monday Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. In t he film, Kimaro, a woman o f mixed races, explored her father's culture and traveled t o his home c ountry o f Tanzania. As she recorded her j ourney, i t t ook an unexpected t urn when she sat d own w ith her extended family members, including her aunts. Kimaro discovered a dark h istory o f inequality and violence between t he men and w omen in t he area, while also finding a separation between those in t he village and those b orn in o ther countries. The p roject transformed Kimaro and her team as they w orked. O n t he website f or t he film, Kimaro says t hat she "had t o assume the r ole o f storyteller." W hile i t was about her father's family back in the Chagga t ribe of Tanzania, i t was also her s tory o f understanding her o wn cultural identity. A reception w ill be held early, at 6 p.m., and t he movie w ill begin at 7 p.m. at the Clarke Grand Salon where you can meet w ith Eliacichi Kimaro For more information technology lead on campus. However, he does more than just manage all o f the CSUSM servers and technology. W hile t hat is hard w ork by itself, Allen also finds t ime t o feed his passion: music. " The best thing about music is getting t o push yourself," Allen said. "You're in a place where you're completely n ot thinking, doing your thing in that moment. Modern life is so complicat- ed. We're always multitasking o r getting distracted. I t hink doing one thing well is healthy f or the mind." Allen is n ot an exclusive p erformer by any means, playing at clubs, private parties and even c orporate events. He plays in many bands in San Diego, including, but n ot limited t o: classic rock band Black Canyon and the jazz group Mirage. As a versatile musician, and t o view t he trailer, visit http://alotlikeyoumovie.com "Melting Away" O n Wednesday, O c t 3, the L GBTQA Pride Center, along w ith the San Diego Jewish Film Festival and t he CSUSM student organization Hillel, w ill host a movie screening o f "Melting Away." The film, directed by D oron Eran, deals w ith an Israeli family struggling w ith gen- der identity and later illness. A fter finding t heir son's secret that he is transgender, the parents decided t o abandon him. I t w ould be f our years later t hat as t he father is sick w ith cancer, t he m other requests a private investigator t o find her son. The search w ould lead t o a p erformer i n a club named Anna, w ho is actually t he son. Later she decides t o visit her father as a private nurse w ithout revealing her past identity. Purchase tickets f or this event through t he Lawrence Family Jewish Community C enter either online http:// tickets.lfjcc.org/ o r at 4126 Executive Drive La Jollai C A 92037. Tickets are $5 and free parking w ill be available in L ot N o ff o f Campus Drive, next t o t he parking structure. The movie w ill be shown at 7 p.m. in A rts 240. Allen plays a wide variety o f instruments and style. " I play whatever t he gig needs me t o play, whether i t be classic rock, disco, funk, jazz o r Top 40," he said. W hile proficient w ith keys, guitars and drums, A llen's specialty niche is bass and vocals. W ith at least five gigs a month, Allen has plenty o f experience and a l ot o f opportunities t o showcase his talents. Allen g ot his s tart playing t he organ when he was young, and then played in different bands in high school. N ow, he has over 30 years o f experience as a musician. To any aspiring musicians, Allen recommends playing music that you like. "You'll get more o ut o f what you like. If you play what you like, you'll do i t m ore and you w on't get bored," he said. " The most i mport- ant thing is t o have fun. You have t o be good at it, hard-workingl and a talent element is definitely needed. " Don't be t oo hard on yourself, either. It's easy t o feel awkward in the beginning, but be easy on yourself. If you have the talent, you'll get better." For more o f Chuck Allen, visit his website http:// w ww.reverbnation.com/artist 2007888. Music spotlight features Chuck Allen B Y KATIE AGNER STAFF W RITER Sometimes it's b etter t o live in t he m oment and take life one step at a t ime. That is Chuck Allen's philosophy. Nowadays, it's all t oo easy t o get tangled up in stress. It's tough t o balance t ime between class, w ork and social life. Allen serves as t he media production and classroom �A & E Editor: Faith Orano cougarchron.arts@gmail.com S TUDEIC4"' - ATTENTION" E>y F AifH O fcUMO Cougar Shuffle H ave y ou h eard? B Y V ALERIA G IRONAS al song. Katy tells everyone through t he song t hat even when someone knocks you down, you have t o be strong and get right back up.You have t o stick up f or yourself and n ot let anyone p ut you down. Props t o Katy f or t hat song! " Hold O n We're G oin H ome" by Drake This song has been one o f Drake's biggest hits. His new CD, " Nothing Was The Same," dropped on Sept 24. Drake t old MTV t hat this song is meant t o be played at weddings in t en years. "Applause" by Lady Gaga Lady Gaga is one of t he few celebrities w ho really uses her complete imagination in her w ork. The song S TAFF W RITER Hey Cougars! Have you guys heard t he songs t hat everyone is talking about or even singing? W ell here are a few songs you can add t o y our playlist! " Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus Despite people criticizing Miley o n her performance at t he VMA's, her new song has been one o f her biggest hits. H er video has also been t he t alk of t he t own, b ut you can't judge her because its her personality. " ROAR" by Katy Perry This is such an inspiration- "Applause" addresses what many people t hink o f "celebrities" today, that they all do i t f or t he attention. But Lady Gaga is in this business because she wants t o know t hat her fans are pleased, t hat the applause after a show shows her that they are satisfied w ith her performance. " Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke This song defines t wo different sides. I ) That w oman can do anything a man can do, if n ot even better. 2) In every woman there is a bad side t o her. " Blurred lines" is between a man and a woman and the attraction towards one another. The Comic B ookCorner* Batman: Li'l Gotham' The lighter side of the Dark Knight's kingdom B Y FAITH O RCINO A & E E DITOR Photo from dccomicsr.com A fter t heir f irst digital release in O c t 2012, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs are still going strong w ith t heir series 'Batman: Li'l Gotham.' The duo tells m ore playful stories o f t he characters connected t o Batman. They are holiday-themed, concerning a particular holiday per issue. As said, i t started as a digital special, but since this A pril, printed single issues have been available in print. The seventh issue w ill be on shelves on O c t 9. Nguyen's a rt is a refreshing break f rom all t he g ritty Batman comics. He hand-painted all the covers and inte- r ior a rt using watercolors. 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Email us at i B M1H SP csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com 2 - Students are buzzing about the University Student Union that will be opening Spring 2014. 4 - The Surf Club catches a wave and seeks t o secure another national tide. 6 - Read about how the government shut down directily affects programs at CSUSM. 9H §¡G 10 - The smoking section is an unnecessary and unwated presence on campus. 11 - Read about student film maker and Chronicle videographer, Armand Gutierrez. Remembering safety for quality of life The party season is here B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR With a short lesson or reminder of procedures, options, causes and local resources there may be hope to prime students for remaining safe during the holidays this party season at CSUSM and everywhere. Students will te drniidiTg and potentially carousing in celebration as midterms and holidays begin to intertwine. Various student organizations and groups party together regularly and campus life is not the only place that students turn to for a good time. Safety is everyone's responsibility and unfortunate incidents are often unnecessary and can most often be prevented. Statistics provided by the Gender Equity Center showed that in 95 percent of incidents involving rape, the perpetrator is someone the individual knows. According and danger. to the National Center for "Be an upstander and interVictims of Crime, one in five vene if you see someone that women will be raped in their might potentially be in danlifetime. More information ger," Cathy Nguyen, a Health can be found at www.victim- Educator at the H.O.P.E. and sofcime.org. Wellness Center, said. Information from the GenHave a designated driver, der Equity Center states that take someone else's keys and as afirstyear college student, make them sleep it off on an individual is at a higher the floor and do whatever it risk of rape from the time takes to avoid poor decisionilte fall"*semester itasttcguff^ making. PURHIpoK: the other to Thanksgiving break. So- way when you see someone rority women are at a higher that might be in trouble or risk of being raped their en- has been placed in a vulnertire college career. Sexual as- able position. sault among men and women Even the most cautious inis no less of a problem. dividual can find themselves Based on San Diego Coun- in a position that they just ty Police records, DUI and cannot escape from. If or DWI charges rise during when that does happen, there the fall semestersfor col- are options and resources leges and communities. Self- that people can turn to. A awareness, paying attention Victims Advocate is always to surroundings, buddy sys- available to accompany and tems and taking action as support sexual assault or an "upstander" to look after rape survivors, regardless of the well-being of others is a gender, as they go through strong step forward in being the experience of trying to proactive against violence get help. All a person has to do is ask for one if one is not them to help in the recovery offered to them. process," Miller said. According to Lieutenant "Crime reported to the Doug Miller, campus police ^University Police from a has a policy to "help seek Campus Security Adminprosecution or at least file istrator will be reflected on a report to get further assis- the annual US Department tance." of Education Clery Campus "Regardless of how a vio- Crime and Security Report, lent crime is reported to the but may not be reflected on University, our primary con- the US Department of Juscern is always the welfare tice Uniform Crime Report. and safety of the victim and However, if a victim reports connecting that victim to the a crime directly to the Unimany resources available to versity. Police, the crime will be reflected on both reports. How the University Police report crimes on these reports is strictly regulated by the Department of Justice and the Department of Education and they often have very different requirements." Regardless of a victim's decision to press charges, a paper toil exists of the incident report and all criminal activity primarily remains Skype for five minutes and do whatever he asked. Abrahams did not respond to an email request for interview. University officials confirmed he is a student at CSUSM. They explained that the university!s policy involving students who have been arrested for crimes is that issues are handled by the Office of the Dean of Students . When they receive an incident report that there has been a violation of the Code of Conduct by a student, an investigation takes place. The process is in compliance with the CSU Executive Order 1073. According to the FBI, Abrahams is suspected of gaining unauthorized access to computers owned by women in not only southern California and Maryland, but hacker forums to ask others about how to use malware and hack webcams . In a phone interview with The Cougar Chronicle on will serve up to two years in federal prison. Until then, he is/presumed innocent until proven guilty by the court. Alcohol consumption and drug use lead to impaired decision making. Image by Anne Hall. (Safety cont. on page 2). CSUSM student arrested in sextortion case B Y K A T U N SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A CSUSM student from Temecula has been arrested for allegedly hacking into the webcams and computers of 30 to 150 women worldwide in what federal officials are calling a "sextortion" case. Jared James Abrahams, 19, a second-year psychology major, could be facing up to two years in federal prison for crimes relating to filming women without their knowledge, according to an FBI report. He allegedly took nude photos ad videos of his vietims and threatened to post the content online unless they sent him more nude images or they agreed to go on O UR N EXT ISSUE Oct 23,2013 in other countries that are assumed to be Ireland, Canada, Russia and Moldova. The case unveiled by the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office said that the investigation began in March 2013 , when an 18-year-old victim contacted authorities and they traced the unauthorized computer access to the suspect. After searching Abrahams' home in June with the help of a federal search warrant, authorities discovered hacking software and pictures/videos of some of the women he had allegedly blackmailed. According to the complaint, the suspect used the domain name "cutefuzzypuppy" to infect various victims' computers. That domain was later discovered to have been used on different Oct. 8, the FBI reported that Abrahams was released on bond and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 4. If convicted, Abrahams �News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com (Safety cont. page 1). from confidential. on police record. Survivors' names can never be released to anyone but the District Attorney's office in the event of sexual assault. Names do not go to the University without the reporter's permission. Only with the survivor's permission can names be released to the Dean of* Students for the sake of dealing with incidents between students in order to perform a concurrent investigation for consideration of student involvement (restraining orders, class changes, etc.) considered for the students safety. Another resource for students to turn to is Student Health and Counseling Services. The staff advocates for survivors and help to do only what the individual is willing to do. Should an individual have the desire to change their mind about reporting later on, they are always available to open an investigation or press charges at a later date, regardless of time lapse. Sensitivity of the survivors' wants is the main focus. Everything at SHCS is "If a student doesn't report they miss out on ensuring their own health and they miss out on preventing a potential assault on another person," Dr. Nicholson said. Rape Aggression Defense Courses (R.A.D.) are also offered on campus at limited times throughout the year due to limited instructor availability. Classes normally occupy about 20 students. Instructors include Cathy Nguyen and Sergeant Stuart. "The course takes a lot of staff effort. It is a 12-hour training that is broken up into three to four days. A majority of abductions happen to women. We're empowering women to fight back," Nguyen said. "The degree of safety that is offered on this campus is gqod. Students can go to a blue box and call, but that's not going to help you when you're in the dorms, so it's really getting to the culture of student life and in fostering an environment where students feel supported in reporting sex crimes because my experience so far in conversations with students is that they don't feel that way. They feel that sometimes if they do report that there is a lot of questioning of the typical victim blaming of these kinds of questions that we would hope are out of our culture at this point but apparently are not," says Dr. Pamela Redela. Victim Advocates are a legalrightfor situations exactly like this. Traycie Mitchell, a volunteer Victim Advocate for sexual assault and domestic violence through the, Women's Resource Center in Oceanside, asserts that calling attention to these issues is key. . "If you're out in the public you should contact law enforcement and a chain of events starts to happen. I am part of what is called a S.A.R.T. Team, which is a sexual assault response team...you have arightto a victims advocate. My job is to let the victim know that I am completely there for them; I am not in any way affiliated with the law or the medical community. My sole job there is to keep them comfortable, that they feel safe and that their rights are being respected. If at any time they want to stop... whatever, they have the right to say T m done' and it has things won't happen," Mito stop," Mitchell said. Dr. Redela also asserted chelle Saavedra Diaz of Disthat finding these resources abled Student Services said. The current Clery report and utilizing them is what has available crime statis will help students that have been affected by sexual as- tics for the last three years * sault and prevent it from at http://www.csusm.edu/police/Clery.pdf. happening to more. "In general, I feel as safe "I have, just this semeson campus as elsewhere, in ter, have had students report to me that when they eluding while driving on the went into the Gender Equity freeway. I try to be safety Center, that was the only conscious here and elseplace where they found in- where and do not practice the formation on domestic vio- same routine on a daily ba lence and sexual assault... sis," Professor David Avalos and when they go to Health of the Visual and Performing Services there was nothing Arts Department said. When people work toout available," Redela said. "They would have to ask for gether to consider the safety that and sometimes people of themselves and others, rein that situation are afraid to gardless of where you are in ask or they're embarrassed to the world, the probability of ask and if there's a pamphlet facing unnecessary dangers there in front of them with becomes reduced and quality information on who to con- . of life can be enjoyed to the tact they're more apt to do fullest. Being armed with the that than if they have to ask knowledge and information the desk person. I notice that needed to help yourself and students have addressed that others is thefirststep. this semester." Despite the fact that this school has been rated the "safest CSU in the state," students cannot assume that violence does not exist because this campus still has its problems. "It happens.. .can't say bad Come to Craven 3500 Tuesdays during U-Hour to partake in the Cougar Chronicle meetings and become a part of our staff University Student Union opening Spring 2014 B Y ANNE HALL DESIGN EDITOR Many students have likely seen the construction occurring near the César Chavéz stairs on the south side of campus. This fast-materializing building is set to be the future student union at CSUSM. Much deliberation has taken place over the making of this building and plans for how tofinanceit. It is to be a lounge area for students, but some feel the plan is wrought with problems. Students this semester are paying a mandatory student success fee to offset the costs. With this in mind, it is important to consider how connected students are with S its construction. Current opinion from students on the finalization of the facility and its usefulness vary. "I graduate in a year-anda-half, so if the facility is open by next spring I will probably use it," said Lana, Cook, an Arts and Technology major. The Academic Excellence and Student Success Fee Proposal Alternative Consultation Report and Open Forums in Spring 2013 said that state funding drastically dropped since 2007 despite the growing numbers in enrollment over the years. In 2008 and 2009, CSUSM established a University Student Union Alternative Consultation Process that presented an idea to build the Student Union building and charge a student fee to pay for the establishing costs. The Student Union is intended to "enhance the quality of campus life through unique programs and services which offer casual as well as purposeful, in-depth opportunities for student engagement and co-curricular learning," as stated in Appendix C of the CSU Alternative Consultation Proposal. This facility was developed with hopes of creating stronger student community and camaraderie. Benefits were listed as providing opportunities for student employment, campus involvement and leadership development. Other benefits to creating the facility were more food options, fostering a space for Wim Caregiver/ Child Care Work Provide care, supervision, training to individuals with autism, developmental disabilities and special needs. Salary: $9 - $12.00/hr based on Education & Exp Job Requirements HS/GED, acceptable driving history & criminal background check, CA Driver's License & reliable transportation^ - Part Time or Full Time - Flexible Hours - On the Job Training provided - No prior exp. 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Some faculty and students voted that such a development was viewed as unnecessary and the official report acknowledges that the building is focused more on bringing businesses to the campus than it is on initiating student comradery. The cost of developing this establishment has been placed on the presently enrolled students that are expected to be able to use the facility. Voters were from the 2008-2009 attendance years. However, some people can argue that since the building is being paid for by students* five years later, they did not have as strong of a say in its construction as others before them did. "I don't even know what that is," Rico Palmerin, a Literature and Writing major said when asked about the Student Union. Another factor of concern is the recession that was still evolving in 2008. Students of all walks of life have been struggling to afford college. In consideration of investment cost, operating income . and projected estimated cash flow shown in the development phase do not account for present economic situations. "I probably won't use the Student Union because I have no interest in any of the facilities offered there unless the student newspaper was moved into an office there. Also, because there's already so much money that I'm having to put into my education that I can't afford any extra expenses," says Blanca Sarabia, a Sociology major on campus. Businesses approved for operation within the Student Union include: food services, restaurants, auditorium, meeting rooms, coffee shops, catering services, retail shops, student areas and operations and storage facilities. The new building is scheduled for completion November 2013. It will be open to students in January 2014. �N EWS N ews Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, OCT 9,2013 13 Graduation is a privilege, not a right The CSUSM B Y Z ACH SCHANZENNBACH S TAFF W RITER Upon seeing a square topped cap and a tassel hanging over the side; there is one word that comes to the mind - "graduation." Most CSUSM students have experienced the process of graduating with their friends in high school, and will hopefully experience it again at the end of college. So what's in store for the graduates-to-be? There are some basic requirements and advice that CSUSM graduate hopefuls might want to keep in mind. Graduates in the past, of various majors, have braved this process. To graduate, thefirstthing you need to have is a minimum GPA of 2.0. For that, you need at least 85 semester units to apply for graduation. To get a degree, you need 120 units, 40 of which must come from upper-division Save Me! process courses. With these in hand, you can apply; just make sure to apply before the semester in which you expect to graduate. Of course, these are the bare necessities. Further preparation, according to CSUSM's Academic Advisor David McMartin, can be made by touching base with your academic advisor and double-checking to be sure you've completed all your requirements. McMartin also recommends students find a pace that allows them to get the best college has to offer while still balancing their personal lives. Also, if students are trying to graduate as soon as they can , they might consider taking a couple of courses over the summer. As of May 2012, CSUSM boasts a total of 28,000 graduates in its more than 20 years. The majority of graduating students, 52 percent, are between the ages of 26 and 35. However, there and important f ^f statistics iitxt MMMMM>. « I'F II -I/ TIT M>I<UV'.*R m1 F O l.AWFUttY Bi O t O EWiWiD RM tO MH O VS O I MO Al N ^rAfUS^ F I A B M t R fO PHONE NO. .,-M HÀ ARB YOU PFMVENTBO JN THIS COUNTRY &BGAU&E EMPLOYMENT OBSmBO GOSMON ABE DATE YOU C AN START IF S O MAY W E ITFOUIRE O F YOUR P RESENT EMPLOYER*? ' YINTJ EMPLOYED MMBR APPLIED NOW? ra T HIS COMPANY BEFORE? Msmmm m BDUCATÌON GRAMMAR NAME AND LOCATION O F S CHOOL "NO O F YEARS , ' ATTENDED •DID YOU I G RADUATE? 1 SUBJE' SCHOOL NmM&db*am. Students are working twice as hard to make themselves marketable in the current employment environment. Image by Blanca Sarabia are still many who graduate between the ages of 23 and 25 and even above the age the 36, forming 47 percent. Only a small 1 percent handful of students graduate between ages 17 and 22. The College of Humani- ties, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences boasts the most graduating students, with about 42 percent of graduating students. The College of Science and Mathematics produces the least, with a mere 15 percent. If you're planning on graduating in the fall, you'd best apply now. The deadline for applications without a $15 late fee is Feb. 2. The deadline for applying for spring is from June 1 to Sept. 15. • T he f uture o f f inances a nd r etirement B Y C HELSEY SCHWEITZER S TAFF W RITER More than one-in-four Americans don't have money saved. This statistic from CNN Money is made more concerning by the projected state of Social Security . To college students, * retirement seems far in the future and many therefore don't concern themselves with thoughts of saving. This can be a mistake that has both long and short term consequences. In the short term, not saving money can hurt in emergency situations. If a person found themselves in an unexpected situation, such as being laid off or being injured and unable to work, they would need to rely on what they had saved during this emergency period. However, according to CNN Money, "about 49% of Americans don't have enough money saved to cover three months of expenses [in an emergency situation]." In addition to this short term effect, there is the long term effect on retirement. According to FOX Business, "social security will be 'insolvent' by 2033," Tins doesn't mean that social security is going to completely die off, but rather that "social security can only pay out in benefits...roughly 75% of the amount it will be obli- gated to pay." Due to the fact that social security will not be able to fully support the -current generation's retirement, saving now is more important than ever. Saving may seem like a daunting task at this point, especially with the strict college budget and the fact that many employers are paying with prepaid debit cards rather than paychecks. These prepaid debit cards are in widespread use in the country, with over 4.6 million active cards in use since 2012 according to the research firm Aite Group. These cards are making it easier to spend and harder to save, especially with the risk of hidden inactivity and withdraw fees. With all of this stacked against the average college student, saving seems harder than ever. There are a few things that can be done to help with savings, however. The primary way to save is to set aside some money here and there. Any little bit helps and this will set up a habit of savings that can be built upon when an actual career is found outside of college and more than the minimum wage is being earned. In addition tp small savings, look at the "latte factor." In the book The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach, this concept shows how spending small amounts of money can lead up to a big total. Take for example, a daily cup of coffee. This is a staple to most college students, but at over two dollars for most cups of coffee and 7 days in a week, it results in $56 a month for the coffee. If buying a cup a day was reduced to every two or three days and the rest of the time the coffee was made at hpme, that would save money that could then be put into savings instead of spent. This applies to many small items that most college students pay no attention to that can lead to large amounts of money slipping out of their hands. Many cups of coffee cost more than a seemingly-insignificant two dollars. The Cougar Chronicle decided to put Bach's "latte factor" idea to the test on campus. A popular seasonal favorite, the pumpkin spice latte, costs $5.15 for a venti 20 fluid ounce at the campus Starbucks, and $4.00 for a 20 fluid ounce at Campus Coffee on campus. If bought four days a week, pumpkin spiced lattes cost one $1,071.20 per year at Starbucks, and $832 per year at Campus Coffee. If one works approximately 50 years, or ages 18 to 68 for example and buys coffee 4 days of every week during that time, coffee could cost one $53,560 over 50 years at Starbucks, and $41,600 in 50 years at Campus Coffee. Most people won't be shopping at the campus coffee f 1 i in M W Every penny counts. Watch it grow as spending habits change. Photograph by Chelsey Schweitzer. houses for that long, and the favorite pumpkin spiced latte is not available all year, but non-campu£ coffeehouses often have similar prices and other flavors appeal during the less autumnal months. This is not to say indulging in seasonal treats and coffee is to be avoided stringently. Some people rarely buy them. Other culprits might be cigarettes, trendy clothing that won't be warm in a month, or snacks that could be bought cheaper in bulk. The idea Bach presents is to monitor the little 'insignifi- cant' purchases one makes for a few days and then do the math to see how much these treats cost over a lifetime. In addition to saving in a personal savings account, a 401(k) plan, typically through one's work, is another option for saving for retirement. Under this plan, a set amount of retirement savings are deducted automatically from each paycheck either before or after taxation. In addition, whatever price is agreed on being taken from the paycheck is often matched by most employers to a certain percentage, doubling the savings. .These small methods of saving money now can lead tofinancialsecurity and less stress in the long run. With many questioning the future of social security and little people saving, college students , find themselves in a place wl^re they must anticipate emergencies and save small amounts of money. The question of who will provide for them later in life is one that many find unanswered. �Men a nd w omen's g olf o utlook B Y SHAINA PARDO STAFF WRITER Men and Women's Golf Outlook Things look great for golf with both Men's and Women's teams off to great starts. The men's golf team has moved up one spot from last year to number 2 in the NAIA national rankings. They recently won the La Verne Invitational with a freshman placing first in the tournament and four more members of the team placing in the top 20. This years men's golf team is twice as strong as last year with all of their new recruitments. Coach Greg Hutton expects the men's golf team to work hard, support each other and become a family. They have one common goal and that is to win their second regional title. In regards to his team, Hutton said, "They have a chance to bring back another win especially with outstanding individual Ben Itterman, a senior transfer from University of Oregon, who could be the piece of the puzzle to help win nationals". The men hope to win in their biggest tournament of the fall, the Northern New Mexico Invite on September 30th to October 1st, which included NCAA division II teams. It is only preseason and The Lady Cougars are already ranked third in the NAIA. The lady cougars ended their 2012-2013 sea- son ranked fourth in nationals. There are six returning players and seven new women added to the team. Coach Cindy Navel is excited to see how the team has improved with every new season. Navel wants her team to be focused on their mental and physical game so their goal of winning nationals will be accomplished. The women's team has atotof potential for this season, especially with the returners and talented recruits. They received the highest post season ranking, at number four and started off the pre-season right placing fifth at the Point Loma Nazarene University Fall Preview. The Lady Cougars aim to bring back another national title. This years men's golf team photo provided by Coach Greg Hutton. Coastline of Carlsbad beach. Photograph provided by Alison Seagle. Photo of surf team in action provided by Matt Zamudio A perennial Get Out! powerhouse Cliffs of Carlsbad beach M arre a nd t he surf c lub d isplay e xcellence in and o ut of t he w ater B Y JORDAN B ROOKS STAFF WRITER The Surf Club does more than gather to share similar interests, but is always on the hunt for a National title by adding standout athletes to their team. With a 2009 national title already under their belt, the Surf Club is looking to recapture their crown. CSUSM has been a perennial power every single year and has developed a surf team that represents character and dedication in and out of the water. Kyle Marre is a prime example of this excellent character. Growing up in Carlsbad, Marre started surfing at the age of 11. His father and brother influenced his surf style at a young age. This has cultivated his surfing into a work of art, and he is now a fierce competitor for CSUSM in. the NSSA collegiate division. Mane finished the 2012/2013 season ranked 39 in the southwest division and won the Surf for the Sea contest. Along with success in the collegiate arena, Marre has found success in the classroom. Graduating from Carlsbad High School in 2012, he achieved a 4.0 GPA, took honors classes and never received a "B." Now he has a 3.97 GPA and has been on the Dean's List both semesters he has attended CSUSM. Marre is the true definition of a student-athlete and strives to be the best in all of his activities. In terms of this year, Marre is competing for his second year and hopes to push the team deeper in the post-season with his aerials and flaw- less style. "I'm really stoked on the team this year and excited to start practicing to compete. With Dr. Puha running the team and Cienna Norton as captain, we are planning some practices to get ready and to bond as a team," Marre said. There are several returning surfers that are also familiar faces on the national scene, including Jason H'dez, Cienna Norton, Max Roseman and James Elkins. Try outs were on Sept. 22, and "there was also a lot of talent at the tryout this year with Taylor Divine leading die way and a full new roster," Marre stated. With the first event of the season on Oct. 25 and 26 at Blacks Beach, the CSUSM Surf Team looks to open with a bang and contend on the national scene. Pristine north county beach perfect for exercise B Y A LISON SEAGLE road, the crashing waves drown out the sound of traffic. The steady ocean breeze sweeps away the smog from Walkers and joggers have a vehicles, making it a very enroute that offers them a fresh joyable outing. breeze with a hint of salt, Running or walking down accompanied by an oceanic by the water is also another soundtrack. option. Besides the exciteRight along Carlsbad ment of being close to the Beach, either down by the water, there are many benwater or up by Coast High- efits to running and walkway, this spot offers beauti- ing on the sand. Doing so ful cliffs to gaze upon the helps develop coordination, stunning and stress reducing balance and lower body views of the coastline. strength. It is also easier on The path above die cliffs joints and burns more calois relativelyflatand is a con- ries than running on other glomerate of sidewalk, dirt, surfaces. seawall and sand. There are Not as many people crowd many free places to park this area of Carlsbad beach along Coast Highway. De- between Palomar Airport spite being right along the Road and Tamarack State STAFF WRITER Beach because the cliffs create limited beach access, but they create gorgeous views as well. Signs are posted in some areas warning about the cliffs, but even from a safe distance the views are great. Get out and moving along the beautiful Carlsbad coastline and watch your stress melt away with every step. More information about Carlsbad's trails, beaches and parks, as well as a map of the trails can be found at this address: http://www. c arlsbadca.gov/services/ departments/parksandrec/ trails/Pages/citywide-trailsmap-north.aspx. Cougars Basketball playing against SDSU and UCLA to start off the season the first week of November. Be there to show off fe^e^^hat Cougar pride. �T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 9 , 2013 Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Dani P orter: P utting passion i nto practice B Y K ATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Business, psychology and sports may not seem like the most natural combination, but they are the key factors behind why Dani Porter is such a unique individual. An avid soccer player since the time she was four-yearsold, Porter was recruited during her junior year of high school to play for CSUSM. Since then, she has been actively involved in building relationships with her teammates and refining her soccer skills. After tearing her meniscus in both knees during her sophomore year at CSUSM, Porter had to be redshirted for a year before she could join her teammates on the field. Due to the fact that there are 36 girls on the team and 11 players on thefieldat a time, Porter expressed that getting playing time requires going hard in every practice and showing improvement from week to week. The Women's Soccer cocaptain challenges herself on the field and in the classroom, evident in her dedication to the team and her classes. Porter has developed a bond with her teammates, as well as an appreciation for the hard work it takes for all of them to be at the top of their game. Porter's academic goals reflect her go-getter personality; deciding to double major is part of what keeps her constantly on the move. Majoring in Business and Psychology may seem like an odd decision, but in her case, it makes complete sense. "My biggest influence is my dad, since he double majored in college. I decided that I wanted to do that as well. I want to get into sports psychology, seeing as I am an athlete. But I feel like knowing about business will help me also, so I want to put two and two together and combine all of my favorite things," Porter said. Part of the reason she is so successful is because Porter carefully structures her school schedule based upon when she has obligations to athletics. Playing soccer at CSUSM requires a keen sense of organization, athletes having to take into account the demands of game and practice schedules during the fall and conditioning during the spring. Taking four classes in- Dani Porter in action. Photograph provided by Aaron Jaffe. season, five classes in the spring and utilizing the occasional winter session course has helped construct a sense of balance in Porter's life, which the busy athlete is ex- Sprained Ankle? R ESEARCH S TUDY • Did sprain occur within last 24 hours? • Are you at least 16 years k of age? Ik • Can you make up ^ -wl^v" ' to 4 visits? 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I feel like the, more you know about different things, the more you know about the world," Porter said. �Features Editor: Tatiana Zavodny cougarchron.features@gmail.com S enior e xperience s parks c reative p roject B Y T ATIANA Z AVODNY FEATURES EDITOR Illustration by Ashley Seagle Government shutdown rains on campers' plans B Y A LISON SEAGLE STAFF WRITER This past weekend, a dozen CSUSM Cougars were planning to trek to Joshua Tree with campus recreation for some hiking, camping and rock climbing until the government shutdown closed all of the national parks. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the government went into a shutdown, furloughing all federal employees who were not deemed essential, which included those employees of the National Park Service (NPS). Even the website for the NPS is shutdown. All of the nearly 400 national parks across the .U.S. had to put up signs and barricades to turn away day visitors, and oroi* night visitors were given 48 hours to leave the parks . Oct. 1 also marked the 123 birthday of beautiful and beloved Yosemite National Park. Although the Yosemite Grant was signed on June 30, 1864, the park celebrates its birthday on Oct. 1, but not this year. All planned activities were canceled and future events were put in limbo until the resolution of the shutdown. San Diego's own Cabrillo National Monument has also been closed. Aside from A V V 0 9 disappointing hundreds of school children who had field trips canceled, Cabrillo, like Yosemite, has birthday plans that are now in jeopardy. Oct. 14 will mark the 100 birthday of this monument since President Woodrow Wilson made a proclamation to have part of Fort Rosecrans reserved to commemorate Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo's landing. Though the park has been celebrating its 100 birthday all year, the weekend of Oct. 12 through 14 is particularly jam-packed with events and activities that may also have to be canceled. Hopefully the shutdown will be lifted before Oct. 12 arrives. As for the Joshua Tree trip, campus recreation is evaluating the possibility of rescheduling the trip onco the parks re-open. The next campus recreation group is planned to go desert camping in Anza, Nov. 2 through 3. Unless the government goes for a new record for being shutdown (the longest previous shutdown lasted 21 days), then the trip to Anza should be in the clear. Sign-ups for that trip are scheduled to begin Oct. 14 at the Clarke. More information can be found on the campus recreation website at http://www.csusm.edu/rec/. $ $ 9 $ $ Kg 0 0 0 0 o y o Seniors looking for handson business experience have the option to participate in the Senior Experience Program at CSUSM. This unique program pairs small groups of students with local businesses or non-profit organizations that have submitted proposals for projects that students can work on. Since this is a requirement for the College of Business Administration, students are encouraged to apply to a variety of proposals and are then matched with the business based on their skills, background and interests. In this process, students work in partnership with their corporate sponsors under the supervision of a faculty member to plan, develop and complete the proposed project. Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of this experience is that seniors have the chance to design every step of their process, from conception to the finished product. One specific senior experiono© group at CSUSM is working alongside a local small-business to create an app called Sparkify. The five outstanding seniors working on this product include Desiree Dechon, Maria Evans, Paul Freeman, Tam Huynh and Yohei Iwashita. The group's website ex- " plains that through using this up-and-coming networking app, people everywhere would be able to find others in their local vicinity who share common interests, or sparks, and use this information to spark a conversation. ?9?9$ o 0 0 0 9 :9 ) 0 oc The coordinating group for Sparkify. Photograph provided by Tatiana Zavodny. "You would have sparks that show certain matches. You might like the same sports team, the same music or you may have gone to the same school," business owner, Tom Severance, said. In all, there are 20 different categories people can choose from when looking for potential matches. In addition to making friends and finding dates, this app may have other uses in the corporate sector as well. "A lot of money is spent on training people how to work a room, how to network.This app helps to facilitate [these skills]," the company's consultant, Carmen Di Padova, said. Throughout the semester, students conduct regular meetings with their faculty advisor and business sponsor. "I step out of the role of lecturer. The -idea is to let ° - 0 «? 9 9 9 my student team handle the project. It's a learning experience," the group's faculty supervisor, Professor Bill . Burns, said. When the semester is over, thé Senior Experience Program at CSUSM will host its own tradeshow, featuring every student group and their completed business products. The tradeshow will take place in mid-December at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. "People from the business community will attend the tradeshow and many, as a result, become sponsors of projëcts because they get to see this panoramic view of 40 to 50 student projects," Professor Bill Burns said. An interesting aspect to this project is that everyone in the CSUSM campus community has a chance to contribute. "[People] can become a 9 9 9 9g o :• Extraordinary W Conceptions Earn extra money for college and the holidays $5,000 and up! Extraordinary Conceptions is looking for healthy young women to donate their eggs. Q J | C l a s s m e n A ds To be an Egg Donor: S o Have a BMI of 27 or less (weight to height proportionate) o Between the ages of 18-29 o Healthy, not currently on Depo-Provera o Non-smokers and no recreational drug use o If travel is required, all travel will be paid upfront plus per diem, opportunity for international travel. HELP WANTED Student Work Career Income For info call 760-282-4321 Reference: CSSM Compensation starts at $5,000 plus additional benefits and support. There is a "Frequently Asked Questions" section on our website in the Donor Section that can answer many of your questions and concerns. : * * * *¥*¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ part of the project by downloading the app and using it," Di Padova said. After trying the app, people are encouraged to submit their feedback regarding their experiences with the product. The Sparkify app is currently available for free on Apple smartphones and tablets , but further development may yield an android-friendly version as well. Though the app may be downloaded directly from iTunes, this Senior Experience is allowing CSUSM students a unique opportunity to download it from their website at http://seniorexperiencesparkifysurvey. weebly.com/. In doing so, students will automatically be entered in to two separate drawings for a chance to win prizes up to $150 in gift cards to Amazon, Starbucks and/or iTunes. Other information about the Sparkify app can be found on the company's website at http://www.sparkify.com/. For more information on the Senior Experience Program, visit the College of Business Administration website at http://www.csusm.edu/coba/. ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ ¥¥¥ VV * T HE C OUGAR CHRONICLE �F EATURES Features Editor: Tatiana Zavodny couprchron.features@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, OCT 9,2013 7 S i Si® . IIK i i jg |H| h r W 1B g HÈ M WJu / 1 ¡¡¡ill ' wßm iPflli •HP I NHMM «•«¡¡lift, S m WíWfMMXSS. mamgmmm lifliilÜÄ' MÊKÈÊtÈÎÊÈÊÊÊSË ¡liíiilll««! ^Jf^jr I B SW J M IISP S 4Ä M¿ " The Philly theme inside The Cheese Steak Grill. Photograph by Anne Hall. An east coast flavor IBSSi:" ~ isiBSli I IISvSS^B ¡¡¡¡SI B Y ANNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR If you're looking for great comfort food with a Philly flare that is true to its origin, The Cheesesteak Grill is the place to be. Even though the traditional favorite comes with three types of cheese, health problems with cheese can be easily avoided; just ask to keep it out. Everything is made fresh to order in this sports diner. The menu includes salads, burgers, Philly cheese steaks and unique sandwiches. Don't forget to order a side of rings or cheesesteak fries if you have a big appetite or are looking to share. Mark Stoner is always trying to find hew specials to surprise his patrons with every week. He loves to cook, and all the ingredients for the cheesesteaks come directly from Philadelphia. "I try to stay within the mainframe of a traditional cheesesteak. I create new things all the time and I have a couple of new items that will be coming out pretty soon," Stoner said. As Stoner was born and raised in San Diego, he has a strong dedication to the members of the community and constantly works to contribute to society in any way he can. He regularly participates in functions to help the local military community. This November, Stoner plans to offer discounts on cheese steaks for every canned good donated at his location for the holiday season. Furthermore, every customer who donates a toy for Toys for Tots will be offered a great deal that you won't want to pass up. You can find coupons for this location on the official web site at www.thecheesesteakgrill.com or participate in the loyalty program. The Cheesesteak Grill is located on 1771 Oceanside Boulevard in Oceanside and is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Advertising photo provided by Sven-Anders Alwerud. Jelly Boards bring new dimension to skateboarding his major from Chemistry to Business, teamed up with some of his friends and set to What began as a hobby in work in the study rooms in high school has become the Kellogg Library, creating the foundation upon which Sven skateboard and designs for Anders-Alwerud is finding his future company. his footing in the business Now at 23, Anders-Alwerworld. ud is enjoying the positive reAn avid skateboarder since sults that have come thus far the time he was eight-years- from hisfirstendeavor as an old, Anders-Alwerud came entrepreneur. The company, up with the idea of creating a Jelly Boards, began coming skateboard with a similar feel together two years ago when toridinga wave. From there, he started collaborating with he took his idea, switched his co-founder, Cody Luke. B Y K A T U N SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The duo set to work creating a website, Facebook page and Instagram, developing the product, generating awareness about their business and partnering up with other businesses. As of 2012, the boards found their way into ten stores across California, notably Sun Diego. "What's great about the board is that it is good for a variety of conditions and terrains for different kids. We are really incorporating two worlds into one. It has the iX^m^^k Cancer cells developing in the body. Image created by Anne Hall. Faculty Profile: Martha Stoddard-Holmes B Y AMANDA LENOX tory of ideas about the body (through Victorian representations of disability—think Tiny Tim [from A Christmas Professor Martha Stodd- Carol], for example)." Stoddard-Holmes will be ard-Holmes is a prominent figure in not only the Litera- going on sabbatical during ture »13/i.Writing rLepiirtment, the . Spring 2014 semester. but also to the CSUSM cam- Don't worry though; she will pus as a whole. Her educa- be back teaching for Fall tional background includes 2014. a B.A. in English from CorDuring her sabbatical, she nell University, an M A. in will be researching the public Creative Writing from the culture of cancer, including University of Colorado and what we see in the media and a Ph.D. in English from the "how it shapes knowledge University of Colorado. and expectations, including She first taught part-time health-seeking behaviors for two years and then used (i.e. going to the doctor to her skills in verbal commu- find out what's wrong)." nication to get a job in corAfter being diagnosed and porate communications at a treated for ovarian cancer, mining company. Finding she will "focus on ovarian herself unhappy with the job cancer experiences and lack because her co-workers did of public awareness or abilnot want to talk about books, ity to imagine symptoms she began writing in secret. until it is too late for a good After getting published, she prognosis." explained that she decided She also plans to sketch out to get her master's degree a graphic narrative (comic) "in creative writing to have of ovarian cancer. more time to write and to Being a professor at treat it with more respect ." CSUSM has allowed StoddShe then received her doc- ard-Holmes tofindher niche torate, focusing on Victorian in the literature community. Literature, which sparked "I applied for a job and was her interest "in the his- one of the lucky ones to get a tenure track job after get- * ting a Ph.D. [Literature is] a cool department in so many ways—the only place that interviewed me that was actu- • ally interested in the interdisciplinarity of my research," Stoddard-Holmes said. A list of some of the classes Stoddard-Holmes teaches include Survey of British Literature, Literature and Health, Children's Literature, Jane Austen into Film and Creative Writing. "I learn continually from my students, who are intelligent, interesting and kind people who tend to laugh at my jokes. It is a privilege to help people see their own gifts and which ones they haven't unwrapped yet— what the possibilities are in life and education," Stoddard-Holmes said. She hopes that students who take her classes learn that "reading and writing are wonderful forms of discovery and power. Reading a really good book can change your life and get you through the worst possible times. [...] Students have the power to rewrite the scripts of their lives." flex of a snowboard and the flow of a surfboard. So in a way, we are appealing to the three different demographics of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding," AndersAlwerud said. Besides the unique history of the product, the Jelly Board skateboard has garnered much of its attention based upon word of mouth and its appearance. The board has a clear, flexible deck, the outline of a jellyfish that expands into three circles featured on it. Because of its unique appearance, the touch to encourage skaters to support his business. But despite the fact that the founders are from the local area, the Jelly Board fan base extends far beyond state boarders. The skateboards have been selling across the country and around the globe to countless consumers fascinated by the unique board. The process of keeping with orders is extremely demanding, especially when you take into account how personal it is. Instead of hiring a staff to handle all of the ship- STAFF WRITER Jelly Board attracts a lot of attention from people passing by. Anders-Alwerud uses the skateboard to get around campus, which prompts multiple conversations throughout the day about how much they like his skateboard and questions about where he purchased it. He dedicates much of his time to establish his brand among the skating community, seeing that the average skater purchases a new board once a year. In order to compete with other manufacturers, AndersAlwerud adds that personal (Jelly c ont. o n p g. 8) �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com FEATURES Continued (Jelly c ont. f rom p g. to help expand their consum- 7 ). er base. ments, Anders-Alwerud hanAdvertising on Facebook dles all of the orders himself has been one of the most to ensure that customers are successful routes towards happy and receive the prod- expanding the amount of uct as quickly as possible. customers. Anders-Alwerud "It takes about one to two explained that Jelly Boards and a half weeks for the purchases an ad on Facewhole process to come to- book, which pops up in the gether, from producing the corner of the screen for usboard to actually shipping it ers that search key terms to the customer. If you want like skateboarding and to be an entrepreneur, you snowboarding. From there, pretty much have to wear the advertisement generevery hat in the company. ates interest to check out the You're overseeing every- Jelly Boards Facebook page, thing,fromproduct develop- where most transactions for ment to managing orders and the company happen. In adnetworking with people," dition to this, Jelly Boards Anders-Alwerud said. uses Instagram to showcase Part of the reason shipping the appearance of the board to so many locations is pos- in various settings and with sible is because the founders different skatersridingit. do not simply rely on friends Jelly Boards would not exand people that see the board ist had Professor Ben Cherry first-hand to spread the word. and Mr. Boyer not only moJelly Boards also utilizes ad- tivated but helped Andersvertisements on social media Alwerud set his plans in mo- tion. Cherry, an entrepreneur professor at CSUSM, provided a lot of guidance and motivation as the plans for Jelly Boards came together. Boyer, an attorney, helped him with getting his corporate book finished. AndersAlwerud also attributes his success to receiving help from people like Mitch Tenney, a VPA major that helped with the name, utilizing PhotoShop and branding. Maintaining relationships with partners and members of the skating community is of the utmost importance to ensure that Jelly Boards keeps going. "I've learned that you always need to have a back-up plan when it comes to suppliers. You need to start developing relationships and networking with people so that in case anything falls through, you have the ability to keep going," Alwerud said. C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlm Sweeney D ESIGN E DITOR Anne Hall N E W S E DITOR Sarah Hughes S P O R T S E DITOR Justin Donner O P I N I O N E DITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS C OPY E DITOR Anne H all Lauren Hammond Bianca Sarabia D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER Richard Brown Raychel Allen Mastering the steps of resolutions B Y SAIKA PITRE " STAFF WRITER As students advance through their college careers, not only is it important to take pride in the work they accomplish, but also in the school grounds in which they walk upon. To many, the 'SM' in CSUSM's acronym is commonly referred to as "Stair Master" instead of its intended meaning, "San Marcos." While humorous, this nickname isfittingconsidering the substantial amount of stairs that are seen on campus, as they are virtually unavoidable. Some feel that the stairs act almost as a roadblock or hindrance to get to class on time due to the extra strain placed upon them, often resulting in slower commutes from the parking lot to the classroom. To an extent, this is true, but on the S TAFF C ONTINUED C ONTACTS Amnnrln I «nr.* .Will Katie Agner cougarchron.layout@gmail.com Lissette N unez cougarchron.riews@gmail.com Rico Palmerin cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Saika Pitre cougarchron.features@gmail.com Valeria Gironas cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com S ALES R EP Pam Kragen Chelsey Schweitzer Zach Schanzenbach CARTOONISTS Lauren Hammond Faith Orcino A & E E DITOR A CADEMIC f D VISOR Faith Orcino Pam Kragen Alison Seagle Shaina Pardo J OIN O UR S TAFF! CRAVEN 3 5 0 0 N OON - 1 2 : 4 5 P cougarchron.arts@gmail.com csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com Our Website: csusmchronicie.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 T UESDAYS Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Jordan Brooks Catalina Lawrence how small that effort may seem. Cal State 'Stair Master' may not provide people on campus with an intense, full body workout, but it does provide students a slight sense of accomplishment after working up a little cardio. It is time for students to stop viewing the unusual amount of stairs on campus as a burden, and to start recognizing them as the gift they really are. Although it is not immediately noticeable, once filling the 'New Year's Reso- students walk across the lution' of getting fit. They stage at graduation, they will may have started out strong, not only receive their much but now feel as though their deserved diploma, but also motivational fuse has burnt leave with a nice of pair of out. On the contrary, with quads. CSUSM students having to Photograph of campus progo up and down the countless amount of stairs for eve- vided by Blanca Sarabia. ry class session, they have unknowingly made efforts toward getting fit, no matter bright side it provides a good source of exercise. Many students think that they have still not made a commendable effort to ful- M- Our office is located in Craven 3500 The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters t o the Editor should include afirstand last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �/ OPINION Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 9 , 2 , 0 1 3 9 Commentary: Social justice at the forefront We are officially post-politics at the CSUSM community centers "The Pride center is not geared only towards LGBTQA students and the Gender Equity Center is not soleThe article that appeared ly for students who identify in The Cougar Chronicle's as feminists or seek to comfirst issue, entitled "Social bat injustice," said Sweeney. Justice at the Forefront," is The question I have in rewritten to describe the recent sponse is: can social justice changes made to the Gender ever be at the forefront when Equity and Pride Centers on we put it behind the promotion of inclusion and comcampus. The article's author, Kat- munity? I assure you, this is lin Sweeney, said that one of a real question with real pothe reasons the centers have litical implications. teamed up is to "refocus their Social justice acknowlimages and encourage stu- edges that gender, sexual dents from all backgrounds orientation, ability, class and to explore what each group race are not only a matter of has to offer." Part of this difference; they are a matter change includes rebranding of dominance. Gur move to the spaces as "ASI Commu- celebrate difference and diversity is lacking without an nity Centers." BY CECIL CHADWICK PROFESSOR OF WOMEN'S STUDIES understanding about why we need to celebrate this difference in thefirstplace. , ^ One of the great cultural lies we buy into is the notion that we can have it all and that oppression is only a matter of perspective. Oppression seems to be more about how you feel instead of where you are in the hierarchies of race, gender, class and sexual orientation. As an example, we buy into this idea that white people can feel victimized by the assumption that they are racist and heterosexual people can feel alienated in a center that doesn't also celebrate their straightness. Under this model of inclusion and community, femi- Women in Combat * nists at the Gender Equity Center might be reminded to not impose their feminism on people who come by to hang out. So, the argument for inclusion means you should make men, white people, heterosexuals and allies feel safe. The problem I have with this is that these groups are not in any real or imagined danger on the basis of their identity; it is a reversal'of the original mission of a Women's center or a Pride center on a college campus. The goal is to make a safe space for marginalized or oppressed groups - a political space where sexism, racism and homophobia will not be tolerated as it is in most spaces on campus. ; To perceive racism, sexism and homophobia as a problem of tolerance is really an effect of ideology. The systems of oppression that produce harassment, exploitation and violence are not simply a matter of perspective; they are a matter of politics. Just because you are uncomfortable in a space doesn't mean you are a victim and it doesn't automatically make you right. Just because you're offended doesn't mean the system is working against you. I am supportive of community and inclusion, but I do not think we can put it in front of social justice without losing some of the political significance of these THE COUGAR centers. Social justice must come first. With that said, just because the image of the centers is changing it doesn't mean we cannot and should not continue to bring social justice to these spaces. Politically speaking* we need to continue to bring our feminist, lesbian, gay and queer politics to the community centers and show each other that power is not only possessed by leaders, but it can be exercised productively and politically by all of us who continue our commitment to social justice at the ASI Community Centers. CHRONICLE Just as tough as the guys Check out our web site a t www.csusmchronicle.com i ll; It Earn your MBA on campus or online from Azusa Pacific MBA H is and her combat b oots. P hotography p rovided b y A nne H all. M A S T E R OF They fear that this tendency STAFF WRITER serves as a distraction from the actual mission. HowThe female sex has shown ever, isn't protecting your that they are capable of doing fellow soldier something to all of the things that men can be praised? In combat, you will have each other's back do, even in military combat. Why have women in com- regardless. Whether male or bat? It is true that women female, all soldiers are fightwill never be physically built ing for the same cause, our like men no matter what country's freedom, and the they do. I don't believe this urge to protect a fellow solmeans that women should dier is inevitable, no matter not be granted the opportu- the gender. Diversity is something that nity to train and fight for our country in combat. Having should always be praised, equal opportunities is some- especially within the meltthing that should be required ing pot that is American in all aspects of our society. culture. Gender diversity is Biologically, women are not just as important as racial equivalent to men but this diversity. In any situation it should not prevent women is important to have multifrom access to equal oppor- ple perspectives because in return you will have a bettunities. ter outcome. I believe that Some men say that because of their natural make-up women tend to be more anaand instincts, when fighting lytical, and in combat such a alongside a woman they at trait is very helpful. Having times feel obligated to pro- the doors open for women tect their female counterpart. would benefit our country as B Y KATALINA LAWRENCE a whole. It is a step closer to a truly equal society, providing equal opportunities for all. Around 900 Cal State San Marcos students identify themselves as a veteran, service member or military dependent, and I believe all of them should be granted access into combat training, testing and combat roles. If women can pass the physical requirements needed for combat, then they deserve therightto enlist. Whenever there is inequality, there is a problem. We are only going against some of our nation's fundamental rights. I am excited to see things changing. As women we have already accomplished so mijch. Just 93 years ago, us women were granted the right to vote and use our voices. Let us continue to use our voices and keep pushing towards gender equality. © BUSINESS 3 8 units 1 2 — 3 6 months ADMINISTRATION Maximize your career potential and leadership ability with a traditional business degree that focuses on strategy and finance, as well as analytical and relational skills. Professors are industry experts who emphasize ethical conduct and experiencebased teaming. Six optional concentrations are also available in the on-campus program. O THER P R O G R A M O PTIONS MAM MLOS M ASTER O F A R T S M ASTER O F A RTS IN M A N A G E M E N T IN L EADERSHIP A ND O RGANIZATIONAL S TUDIES @ 39 units © 1 2-30 months :—30 0 2 0 months Now enrolling. Apply today at apu.edu/go/businessleadership/ . ° 33 units r '1 AZUS A PACIFIC M NJ V E R S I T Y God First Since 1899 �Students call f or a djustment of smoking policy T i m e to stop catering to students' deathly habit B Y LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Code of Regulations, limiting smoking to designated areas on campus. There are currently 14 smoking areas located on campus, one of which remains controversial. CSUSM provides students with smoking benches for their own smoking pleasure. Entering from the southern most part of campus between the Science Hall 1 and Markstein buildings, people will nin into a pleasant looking bench, often filled with students. Taking a closer look, the tranquil scene rapidly deteriorates as the air becomes filled with a grim haze of cigarette smoke. In 2005 the CSUSM campus adopted the Title Eight California The Markstein smoking bench is an appalling aspect of CSUSM policy. The bench condones student smoking, despite its many devastating risks. It is necessary for the CSUSM authority heads to look at the facts and reexamine current campus smoking policies. This area in particular is a high traffic zone on campus. Thousands of students pass this sector on a daily basis, breathing in the corroded linger of secondhand smoke. Exposure is dangerous, volatile and ultimately unfair to those who refrain from smoking due to health concerns. According to the CSUSM Director of Management and Safety, Regina Frasca, the benches have been in place since 2010. The area was specifically created to provide students a place to smoke in regards to the many challenges the area faced prior to the implantation of the benches. "At the time, it had been a difficult area for the occupants of the Science building and those who were walking between the Science Hall I and Academic Hall. Smokers lined up and sat on the existing planters and benches aside each buildings which caused many complaints and enforcement challenges," Frasca said. The initial construction of the Markstein smoking area was provided by the campus in order to distance smokers from the surrounding buildings. Therefore, 'accommodating' the needs of campus smokers. According to the antismoking campaign, Truth, "Big Tobacco's products kill 137 people from secondhand smoke everyday," The Markstein smoking area is an injustice to nonsmokers on campus. CSUSM is an educational community and it is the responsibility, of the campus to protect both its faculty and students from exposure to secondhand smoke. The relationship between smokers and nonsmokers remains strained. However, the social impli- cations of someone harming their own body are far less than when a person's habits begin to affect the health of others around them. There is always the possibility for change. Frasca provides nonsmokers with hope. "The philosophy is that when this designated smoking area closes, the campus community will continue to have a nice sitting area central to these buildings," Frasca said. Thousands of. universities throughout the US have already adopted nonsmoking policies on campus. Students in support of a smoke-free learning environment need to begin advocating for CSUSM campus health and wellbeing. The only way to achieve reformation is to demand change. It is time for students claim their right to fresh air. Photograph of CSUSM student taking a smoke break in the Markstein smoking section by Anne Hall. A Fresh Look: How I feel about the campus d a career rig. The University Student Union i s scheduled to be open for occupancy in Spring 2 014. Image provided by Blanca Sarabia. B Y C HELSEA SCHWEITZER STAFF WRITER o/San Diego SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP A ND EDUCATION SCIENCES Discover g raduate p rograms f or a spiring t eachers, c ounselors, u niversity a nd s chool a dministrators, a nd m arital a nd f amily t herapists. Fall Open House Saturday, October 12th at 9:30 a.m. University o f San Diego Scan the code or visit our website to RSVP. (619)260-7988 | solesadmissions@sandiego.edu | solesfallopenhouse2013.eventbrite.com Many students who have been at CSUSM for a while take many things about the campus for granted, but from a freshman perspective this campus is amazing. The majority of students primarily complain about the many stairs that have to be climbed multiple times a day. As a freshman who is not used to climbing stairs to get to every class, I agree that they can be taxing and a bit of an annoyance some days, but the fact remains that the stairs are a good thing. FH admit that I don't exercise much due to a busy college schedule, which is a situation that I hear other students admit to their friends. With these stairs, we all get exercise that we might not have gotten otherwise. It helps keep even the least active person in better shape than they would have been in without these cumbersome stairs. I also love that the school has many different passages and buildings. I enjoy being able to turn down a hallway and discover that I've never been there before. Most students who have been on campus for a while know where everything is and have long forgotten how exciting it was to discover the many hidden areas the campus has to offer. As a freshman, discovering a staircase or room that I've never been in before is adventurous for me and I look forward to getting lost so that I can experience something new. What I love most about the campus is that it's constantly changing. I, like most students, am eagerly awaiting the opening of the new Student Union that is currently being built. This new addition will not only provide students with a new area to study or just pass the time between classes, but it will also provide every student on campus the ability to explore a new area. Even the seniors will have the opportunity to re-experience the feeling of wonder and excitement that I currently feel as a freshman. �A& E A & E Editors: Faith O rdino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T HE C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 9 , 2 0 1 3 11 Film major or film-maker? S tudent s potlight - A rmand G utierrez BYRICOPALMERIN STAFF WRITER Students considering a career infilmmakingmay tend to look toward successful filmmakers for guidance. Now this may include film techniques, common genres and other cinematic components, but this might not involve checking the directors' educational history. Quentin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie, James Cameron, Christopher Nolan; what do all these names have in common?" Other than every one of them being A-list directors and creating numerous films that have blown audiences' minds, made them cry, laugh and wince, well they all also never went tofilmschool. Of those that attended college, several of them majored infieldsranging from physics (James Cameron) to English Literature (Christopher Nolan). There are still other accomplished directors who've made famous films that never attended film school or majored in film. While Star Wars father George Lucas, who majored in film at the University of Southern California, may wag his finger at these hooky-playing camera wielders, clearly there is something unseen about the approach of vetoing formal film education. If so many directors have been enormously successful without academic film education, then does a student who dreams of one day joining these revered directors on Hollywood's go-to list really need to major in or even attendfilmschool? CSUSM senior Armand Gutierrez's experience with filmmaking may help shed some light on this complex question. Gutierrez is a student filmmaker who has made over 60 short films, mostly stop-motion and car- toons. He even took second place in the San Marcos film festival, and many of his videos are on YouTube. The most surprising thing about him? He is a Communications major, and simply createsfilmsas a hobby. On the flip side, director Don Hertzfeldt, who inspired Gutierrez, is a critically acclaimed director who specializes in animation, and graduated from UC Santa Barbara as a film major. Hertzfeldt received the San Francisco" International Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement Award and had numerous films featured in the Sundance Film Festival. -Although Gutierrez plans to usefilmmakingas an instrument of instruction when he teaches communications classes, his success, as well as that of the Hollywood directors mentioned earlier, indicate that filmmaking is more than just learning the concepts and technical lan- Picture o f A rmand G utierrez p rovided b y h imself. guage, but there has to be a creative intuition that somehow translates itself into an enjoyable film. A film available for YouTube and movie lovers to enjoy while munching out on popcorn and laughing with a buddy. After all it really is about the consumers isn't it? For film majors or just those with a hobby, do as Gutierrez does, "serve thé audience," and let creativity do the rest. With that in mind, the decision to grab a camera and start shooting or to enroll in film education does not seem to be as important as the decision to let passion and perseverance flow through the lens. The Comic Book Corner - The Physics of Superheroes B Y F A I T H O RCINO A &E EDITOR Professor James Kakalios of the University of Minnesota applied real world physics to thefictionalsituations of comics in his 2005 book. The book later got an expanded version in 2009 under the title The Physics of Superheroes: Spectacular Second Edition in 2009. In both, he featured well- known characters like Spider-Man and Stoim from Marvel and other comics with an aspect of science, discussing the difference and similarities of their application. While the book is mostly text, it includes a number of illustrations and panels from various comics. Though there are much covered, the terminology and analyses are easy to follow, whether or not Physics or comics are your forte. According to his page on the Physic department of UMN, Kakalios created the book after the formation of his freshman class "Everything I know About Physics I Learned by Reading Comic Books" in 2001. Recently, he consulted the creative team of the "Amazing Spider-Maii" 2012 movie, giving his insight to the staff on the details of the hero's abilities. Professor Kaklios also spoke at various locations, such as San Diego Comic Con International and the Library of Congress while working his research. Both first and second editions are available online on sites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For more information on the professor, visit his web- site, http:// p hysicsofsuperheroes. com/ Bookcover provided bythephysicsofsuperheroes .com Cougar S huffle - F resh N e w B eats est form. You'll notice that most rap music talks about treating women as "objects," Cougars have you heard diamonds, money, cash, the latest hits? Here are a few drinking expensive liquor, songs that are working their expensive cars, jewelry, etc. way to the top of the music Lorde is just being real with charts. Write them down and us that most of us will never add them to your playlists so attain that level of money, you have something to listen luxury and wealth. to on your way to class! BY VALERIA GINORAS STAFF WRITER Avicii - "Wake Me Up" The inexperienced person is going through life and knows that what is ahead is unknown. He is guided by his spirit. He doesn't know where he will end up, but he knows where he can start now. Lorde - "Royals" This song is about how the influx of songs these days are about materialistic things, glamour, money, fame, riches and women amongst other things, This anthem is anti-rap in its pur- Ylvis - "The Fox (What does the fox say)" This song is the type of song that can immediately get stuck in your head. It's the one that it is very funny and as hard as you try to get it out of you head you just cant'! The fox in the song is considered smart and hard to catch. Even though the song makes fun of what a fox can't say it does have a meaning that foxes aré very discreet creatures. Eminem - "Berzerk" Guess who's back? That's right Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem. Eminem is expected to be releasing a new album for 2013 ! His latest hit "Berzerk" means that life is too short to live the same day twice. Live life to the full- est and you will have no regrets. You can always expect the u nexpected from Eminem so we will all have to wait and see what other songs he has to offer. Join Komen San Diego for the RACE FOR THE CURE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3,2013 susan a Komeri: CANCER CANT. KOMEN CAN. R EGISTRATION is N O W O PEN AT ^CUCC.SAN DfEGO wwwKomenSanDiego.org �A & E Editors: Faith Orcino coKgarchron.arts@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, M ONTH DAY, YEAR "My main inspiration is the reeling and expression that comes out of it," Sandoval said. Photograph o f M ichael S andoval b y Faith O rcino. Following His O wn B eat Musician Spotlight - Michael Sandoval I don't stick to one style or different percussion instrugenre jvhen choosing my ments and just have a jam B Y KATIE AGNER style. I take the rainbow skit- over there. I'm surprised to STAFF WRITER tles approach so to speak." see how quickly it picked up. The percussionist and Random students come in to There is no question that drummer got his start 10 join from time to time, too. music is a deeply personal years ago, playing bass drum The people going to class get and unique experience for early in school. Eventually, a little entertainment during everyone, and not to mention he moved on to the hand their walk and I notice that drums, which he can be seen some really brighten up from hard to define . Student Michael SandoVal playing on campus. While it," Sandoval said. "That was beats to his own drum on Sandoval does not play ex- the reason for doing it in the clusively for one band, he first place: to bring some joy campus, and quite literally. "In the matter of what or enjoys freelancing and ex- to the commuters." who influenced my style is ploring his options. On camEven with interest and abilalways a tough question. It's pus particularly, however, ity in varying music styles, like asking what your fa- Sandoval decided to get to- Sandoval usually plays hipvorite Skittlesflavoris. Each gether with some friends to hop and bass breakbeats on flavor has its own unique- play drums Tuesdays and his own. That won't stop ness about it, but they taste Thursdays during U-hour for him from playing anything, way better when you just get people on their way to class, though. a handful of all the flavors between the Arts Building To contact Michael Sanand eat them all " t once," and University Hall. a doval, email him at sanSandoval said. "That's how "It was just this idea we do052@cougars.csusm.edu. I feel with musical influence. got to just start bringing our A & E Netflix Pick: "Safe Haven B Y LISSETTE NUNEZ STAFF WRITER Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicolas Sparks, also known for producing the hit films, The Notebook and Dear John. Moreover, the film was produced by Lasse Hallstrom and released on Valentine's Day of this year. True love never fails in this American romance thriller featured on Netflix about a young woman's battle with love and abuse. The young woman, Katie, quickly headed out to a small North Carolina town after running away from her abusive husband. In hopes for a fresh start she settled down a few miles away from the small town, Safe Haven. People from Safe Haven slowly start to cast doubt on Katie due to her fuzzy past and her unwillingness to become a part of the closely integrated community, but eventually at her pace she begins to gain the trust between the communities and begins a relationship with a widowed store owner, Alex, who has two young children, Josh and Lexie. Unsuspected secrets and obstacles begin to unfold on her new life and prevent her from starting over. But with the power of love, Katie is able to rediscover the meaning of true love with the help of an unrave- ling twist at the end! Overall, this film earned a rating of 4 out of 5 and highly recommended for those hopeless romantics and anyone who enjoys a good movie with a mysterious edge. This c o u l d be s o m e o n e ' s A UNT f Sister o r Wife... P L E A S E DRIVE! 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O PINION 5 - The Language Learning Center is your best resource f orLOTER. 6 - The Battle of the Brews puts Starbucks and Campus Coffee against each other. 8 - Charity Wings invites students t o celebrate Halloween w ith them. CSUSM students victims of hacking B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-GHIEF Students need to be aware of the harsh reality and prevalence of hacking in the modern era, especially in light of the cases involving CSUSM students in the past few years. What may have. previously seemed like an issue that was not relevant has become a central concern for 'many students. While many people are aware of the warning signals of an email containing a virus, hacking is ever expansive, sometimes resulting in the manipulation of your own device against you. According to Information Security Officer Teresa Macklin in CSUSM's Instructional & Information Technology Services (ITTS) department, three major kinds of hacking are what typically target college students, or have al" ready done so in the past. The most well-known type of hacking amongst college students is phishing or spamming. In this particular form, the hacker will send an email or notification to the user's computer/device, asking for personal information or some sort of attention. If opened or responded to, the person's information can be sold to various criminal organizations and their account will be used by hackers to manipulate further. "In our case, hackers would try to get your username and password to log in to one of our mail servers as you, and then they use that to send out thousands and thousands of messages in our mail server. They [also] want to get access to your social media account, and if they do that then they can use your access to access your friends and post things f or them to click on," Macklin said. With the existence of large databases containing the personal information of thousands of people like at CSUSM, Macklin said the university takes extra precaution to make sure students are not at risk when they put trust into the school. "Your campus email address is directory information, so it's not that difficult for people to get email addresses for people on campus; we list those. One of the things that we do is we pay for filtering software so that when people get those and try to send us spam, they are generally blocked. We have a number of things we do to try to protect those things from happening," Macklin said. Social media privacy Facebook and Twitter to assess the real you B Y BLANCA SARABIA PHOTOGRAPHER With such a competitive job market, employers are now able and willing to look through prospective employees' social media to determine whether they are fit for a particular job. Many employers use social NOV 6,2013 media to learn more about an applicant than solely going off of what their resume states. Some people may argue that this is an invasion of privacy, but we unwillingly give up that right when we post different content on social media networks. A potential employer may not pay much attention to last week's "mani-pedi with the girls" post, but depending on the position you are applying for, Another kind of hacking that threatens college students is gaining access to their webcam. Hackers may use thefirsttactic of hacking into an email or social media account to gain access to personal information or figure out how to break into the user's device without them knowing. In the recent arrest of Jared James Abrahams, the FBI reported that he allegedly utilized hacking software and the domain name "cutefuzzypuppy" to infect his victims' computers so that he would have access. He also was allegedly linked to hacking forums where someone with the same domain name was asking questions and researching how to use malware and control webcams. Macklin asserted that crimes with a personal element are a huge risk for college students more than large-scale viruses are. that "Thirsty Thursday" post (if you're not 21, or depending on how the picture looks) may spark their attention. According to the Huffington Post, 37% of employers use Facebook to prescreen their applicants and 11% said they plan to do so soon. "When I first applied to my last job, my coworkers told me that my boss looked through our Facebook to see how many friends we had, I guess the amount of Facebook friends determined how social we were," CSUSM student Stephanie Perez said. "Some people have a mission to target an individual instead of a group of individuals, so you have to watch out for both things. For students, it's more common that it would be a sexploitation-type crime that they could be at risk for, versus a CEO of a company has to worry about the hacker looking for access to the financial records in their system," Macklin said. The use of physical hacking devices are also of concern, CSUSM students * exposed to their existence first-hand about a year ago. In July of this year, former CSUSM student Matt Weaver was sentenced to a year in prison for counts of wire fraud, unauthorized access of a computer and identity theft, to which he plead guilty. Over the span of January to March 2012, Weaver installed keylogging devices on various computers on campus so that he could get the user identification and passwords of 745 students and staff. He stored the information on spreadsheets in his computer and then used them in order to try to rig the ASI presidential election in his favor. Macklin stated that the use of the keylogging device to gain personal information of students and staff at CSUSM made the issue of hacking a greater concern for the university as a whole. "It's pretty rare to see [those devices used]. It is an unusual amount of effort, and expensive, to see a physical device used by a student. The way more common thing is phishing," Macklin said. "We had never had that happen here before, those devices a couple years ago were $35 to $50 a piece, so the idea that someone would want this so bad to install Illustration of potential employer refusing to hire based on unsavory Facebook and Twitter content by Dane Vandervelden them and use them, it was so highly unlikely. After that incident, we've purchased something to lock down the back of every computer on campus and want students to be more aware of protecting personal information." While it may seem like students are becoming more tech-sawy, Macklin said that expansion of resources is the real cause of the problem. "Over the past few years, what's more common is that the resources needed to do this kind of thing are available publicly. The tools you need are available; what you really need is the will. I wouldn't say that it's more common or people are more capable. I think that people use more computers on a, day-to-day basis so there is more of an opportunity," Macklin said. The best way to arm yourself against becoming a victim of hacking is to follow simple precautions that will in the end, save your identity. "The key is for everybody to protect themselves is to get virus protection and keep it current. Also have a consciousness that your identity and your identity information are valuable to somebody. Students should also change their passwords as often as possible. If you're faculty/staff here, you have to change and update your password every twelve weeks." For more information and resources on how to prevent hacking, check out the Information Security portion of the HTS department website at https://csusm. edu/iits/security/index .html. Image by Anne Hall. Remember, before posting anything that may come back and haunt you in the future, always ask yourself, "Would I willingly show this to my future employer?" Yes, that party Friday night might have been unforgettable...but you don't want your boss remembering it as well, would you? Of course, technology will only keep progressing, so asking you to completely refrain from using social media networks would be P rivacy c ontinued on p age 2 . �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com NEWS T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, 0 0 1 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 Test tube burger Privacy continued from page 1. on the menu? outrageous; instead let it benefit you. Think of them as a medium to show others who you really are, the most important thing is to be yourself while always remaining cautious. Department Robert Rider offers some valuable inFEATURES EDITOR sight into the possibility of this test tube burger makLast month Dutch scien- ing it to our lunch menus. tists revealed the first ever "The innovation is highly lab-grown hamburger, lead- preliminary. In order f or it to ing to speculation of possibil- have any meaningful impact ities within the mass market. on the economy it would Blurred fistsflyingto emulate male violence. Photograph by Led by scientist and pro- have to scaled to mass proAnne Hall. fessor Mark Post, the team of duction level. The currents scientists used beef stem cells costs are probably prohibito grow thousands of tiny tive... we can produce beef pieces of meat which were fairly cheaply with.. .current Fighting f rom t he p erspective of s tudents combined to form a burger techniques," states Rider. P h y s i c a l a g g r e s s i o n a mong m a l e s patty. The first volunteer to Unless advancements in taste responded with "close the creation process are to meat, not that juicy." Ap- made, this $350,000 beef three men who had never have long hair and can cern society is non-sports B Y S ARAH H UGHES parently the juiciest thing patty is extremely unbeen in a fight, all had wit- express their candor simrelated physical fighting. NEWS EDITOR about the lab-burger was likely to make any headnessed at least two fights. ilarly" said Brett Goudy. According to Schultz and the price: about $350,000 way in the mass market. Oskamp "In 1994 . . . an Three had seen girls fight- " I've seen two girl Fighting and school vifor a single five ounce patty. Professor Rider raises anolence are frightening so- estimated 4,513,000 acts of ing and two had not. Most fights including the one With 33 million cattle be- other key point in regards cial issues that many peo- violence occurred (Bureau of the fights witnessed I mentioned. They start for the same reason; one ing slaughtered each year and potential purchasers. "The ple are concerned about. of Justice Statistics, 1997)." or fought in were in high global meat consumption on market for this geneticalMany students have seen a The website dosomething. school or middle school. person is talking trash. Of the rise, lab-grown meat pos- ly modified beef might be Some of the guys asked the fights I 've seen two fight in high school or mid- org has various statistics es a breakthrough for animal very small. Already Europe dle school. Some have seen on social concerns. Those about fighting preferred to were girls and the rest rights activists. Non-profit and other countries restrict give just their first name. were guys. One was acthem at bars, concerts or on school violence are takorganizations such as New US export of GM foods... en from sources such as Some people like to make tually a makeshift 'Fight other locations. Some have Harvest and PETA have been some nations restrict our the CDC, School Violence, jokes of how attractive C lub'. It was unofficial been involved in a fight. investing in artificial meat re- beef exports because we Some people have no- NCES and the NY Post. girl fighting is. CSUSM and only lasted a day in search for years. PETA even use antibiotics in the raistions of how often men fight "In 2011, 20 percent of students did not mention 8th grade. My cousin was in it," Joseph said. has a million dollar contest ing of cattle," said Rider. versus how often wom- high school students were this. They seemed to hapawarding the first person If entire nations are already en fight and how intensely bullied at school, and 33 per- pen only slightly less fre- When asked to idenable to successfully create turning away beef for simply quently than male fights, tify a reason for a fight each fights. Five CSUSM cent reported being involved lab-grown chicken for retail. being exposed to antibiotics, in a physical fight in the last " I've seen about five witnessed starting, or students were asked some Surprisingly, despite animal theri that leaves little room basic questions about the year," reads dosomething.org girl-fights. It's a small- who was to blame for a rights interest direct funding for doubt as to whether or prevalence of fighting in a in an article titled "11 Facts er number than amount of fight witnessed, trash talk for the lab-burger came from not they will be embracing quick survey of whoever About School Violence." times guys fight, but not a seemed to be involved. Google founder Sergey Brin. entirély lab-grown meat. was available to find out a "In one month, nearly small number," Luke said. Females were sometimes Being an evidently forward Even Within the US, Where little bit about how prevalent 6 percent of high school- ' I've seen fights where involved or had simithinker, Brin was motivated the average person consumes •> fighting is among CSUSM ers stayed home because girls were involved [as well lar reasons for fighting. to invest in this burger after around 270 lbs. of meat a and students' histories. they felt unsafe at or on as females fighting each oth- "The latest fight I saw speculating about the inef- year, there are thousands of their way to school," er]. I 've seen more women was between two girls. A component of a fight ficiency of current methods people who are inclined to said dosomething.org fight than men, but I think One girl was talking trash, is often aggression and inof harvesting meat. Consid- eat natural; not lab-grown. tended violence. Accord- In a survey of conve- that is only my experience the other one was fed up, ering the increasing costs "Yes I think it's preting to Social Psychology: nience five CSUSM male - [however] I don't think it confronted her, full on of meat production, Brin ty disgusting. Sounds like An Applied Perspective by students were questioned to generalizes. Men typical- punched her and wupped shares a few possibilities we're going to turn into CSUSM professor P. Wes- examine a colloquial idea ly talk more, there's a pack her butt" said Joseph. for our meat-loving nation: a soylent green society! ley Schultz and Stuart Os- that "almost every guy has mentality or a mob mentali- "Typically a random "One is that we'll all be- There's nothing better for kamp, aggression is the been in a fight" which many ty, and then someone sucker person affiliated with a people seem to believe. punches. Thefightsare usual- friend of mine will be in come vegetarian...I don't the body than whole foods," "cause of violent behavior". think that's really likely. said CSUSM junior Eliza"Aggression is defined as When asked about wheth- ly brief and broken up quick. a fight and I 'll get suckThe second is, we ignore beth Cruz when informed any behavior that is intended er they had ever been in a Females tend to have longer er-punched. The fights are the issues—and that leads of the beefy breakthrough. to hurt another living being" fight, two had and three had hair, which makes fights sometimes affiliated with to continued environmental Soylent is a food substisaid Schultz and Oskamp. not. One [Joseph] asked for harder to separate [wfyen alcohol, petty arguments, harm. 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Co-sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, the Faculty Center, Dean of Students Office, College of Education, Health & Huma Services, Office of Diversity, Educational Equity and Inclusion, and the CSUSM I tarv (760) 798-2812' sugarcandiego.com �Fighting continued from page 2. or on anyone random in the vicinity that who maybe said something inappropriate to them," Brett Goudy said. The men surveyed often believed fights had occurred for other reasons unrelated to females. "I grew up playing soccer and w e'd fight after games. Or we were testing our martial arts skills," said Luke. High school fights were often recalled as barely visible. Of two high school fights he saw Salvador Perez said "It seemed, like there was no one to blame and no reason f or the fight that I could see. I just saw it." "You really couldn't tell who was to blame or what the reason was. Everyone would always swarm around. You were always the last one there. Someone always shoved someone around" said Bryce Heathcock. When asked about how the fight witnessed or fought in made them f eel, most seemed to feel unaffected. None seemed to feel very distressed or threatened or unsafe about the fight. " I felt the same afterwards as I did before the fight. I was not afraid for my weH being," said Joseph. "It's a pretty good feeling after, especially because, you know, the tensions relieved. Sometimes there's a history of friction and its relieved after a long time. There's a good feeling after a fight, regardless of who won - a sense of relief," Luke said. "Not really. I thought they were kind of cool and T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 , interesting to witness. I always wondered what they were fighting about. And they were kind of dumb for fighting at school." said Bryce Heathcock. "I felt less safe than before the fight, no one did anything to stop the fight." said Salvador Perez. "I think that fighting in general is completely unnecessary and 99 percent of the time can be dealt with by walking away or trying to reason with the more aggressive person. As far as safety goes, I personally train in self-defense, specifically with women [on sex-related assault]. I usually feel pretty comfortable [in the presence of fights]. I 'm educated to handle the situation with as little physical altercation as possible." said Brett Goudy. Even in areas with a higher number of unsafe activities, like fighting or" aggression, options exist to modify socially concerning behaviors. Education or martial arts represents a way some people protect themselves. There are also many ways to change the behavior of fighting, including "social competence training" and "monitoring" which are "aimed at providing schemas for positive social interaction," said Schultz and Oskamp. Though non-sports related fighting is often violent and injuring, it appears many CSUSM students have not experienced fighting in college, an important note as CSUSM was praised for being the safest school in California by State University.com in 2012. Sports Editor: 2iOI3 cougarchron.sports@gmail.com I Image by Bruce Sherwood providéô by Cougar Athletic Department. Basketball teams facing heavy competition B oth t he m en's a nd w omen's t eams h ave a dded t he t ools t hey n eed t o c ompete B YSHAINAPARDO STAFF WRITER S The first men's and women's basketball games are right around the corner with both teams facing some big competition" this 2013-2014 season. With some big changes, both teams look to bring home a championship. The men's team ended the 2012-2013 season on a good note. The Cougars made it to the NAIA Division 1 National Championship Tournament, were ranked in the top 25 every week of the season, went 4-0 against teams in the top 10 and finished the season with a 23-7 record. Coach Jim Saia, with a proven track record at UCLA from 1997-2003, the University of Southern California from 2004-2005 and Fresno Pacific University from 2007-2010, has been instrumental in the men's success. The Cougars have improved drastically since Saia arrived two years ago and have ranked as high as sixth in the nation. As for this season, the men's basketball team has 11 new players, four of which are Division I bounce backs. Saia wants his team to be the best possible team that they can be, by increasing stature, so that they can make it to the National Tournament in Kansas City. The Cougars have upcoming games on Nov. 1 against SDSU and Nov. 4 against UCLA. The Lady Cougars have a brand new pack this season and are determined to win. There arefivereturning players and nine new members. " I'm looking forward to this new group of freshmen and transfers to mix with our returners because we have a lot of potential and competitiveness to win," said returning senior Sharika Miller. She also would like the new additions to her team to experience winning and to begin a legacy by ending on a high note and winning a national title this season. Coach Sheri Jennum speaks very highly of her team. "Since we have a lot of young talent mixed with experience we are growing everyday improving, getting smarter and working harder I see cohesiveness striving toward one unit which will lead to the road to a national tournament and winning conference." said Jennum. The Lady Cougars begin their season Oct. 26 at Mira Costa at 7:30 p.m. With their revamped rosters, the men's and women's teams have the tools to improve upon last year's season. FDA doesn't regulate so you should A deeper look at the proper use of workout supplements B Y RACHEL GALLEGO S TAFF W RITER A lot of athletes use supplements as part of their regular training routine to get the most out of their time spent and enhance their overall performance. Many do so without a full understanding of the associated risks and benefits. The use of supplements has become very common for various benefits, such as improving health, preventing illness, increasing performance and enhancing appearance. Among the most popular are diet and workout supplements. Common supplements taken by athletes are vitamins/minerals, creatine, protein and glucosamine. Shockingly, manufacturers do not have to register or get clearance with the FDA before a supplement goes on the market. According to the FDA, there is no regulation on the potency, purity or biologic activity of the ingredients irt the dietary supplements. The FDA is responsible for labeling and claims. It is not until after the product is on the market that the FDA can intervene if it is proven to be unsafe. Supplements can have serious side effects to the body and there can be an increased risk when using multiple supplements together without proper knowledge. They can have adverse effects as fundamental as nervousness, fatigue or increased heart rate. It is important to realize that the term "natural" may not always mean safe. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, safety depends on the chemical makeup, how it is prepared and the dosage. Certain herbs can even cause liver damage. Although taking an adequate amount of a supplement might be beneficial, taking it in excess can have dangerous side effects. For example, taking too much protein can cause dehydration and intestinal distress. You may be getting a sufficient amount through your diet, so it is important to be cautious. Some dietary supplements may also interact in a negative way with prescription' drugs. Also, it is important to realize that supplements should not replace meals that provide additional essential nutrients. Look through the nutrition label and look for any ingredients that may be part of the "Dirty Dozen." These are ingredients that claim to have positive effects, but have serious health risks. Some of these are kava, bitter orange and aconite. The three of them go by three to four other names as well. Consult with a dietician and talk with your doctor before taking a supplement, so you know if it is best for your overall health. In general, supplements can be a beneficial part of your training routine with proper knowledge of the subject matter. Louie Farfan in action on the soccer field. Photography by Jessamyn Trout. Louie Farfan aims for the professional level B YJENHAGER STAFF WRITER For the first time in program history, the men's soccer team has reached the NAIA top 25, which is well deserved after years of hard work and determination put in by these dedicated athletes. Coach Ron Pulvers accredits their success to not only their returning class, but also their strong incoming players this year. One of those new players is Louie Farfan, a freshman criminal justice major. Farfan, who chose CSUSM because of how close it is to his family, has contributed to the program's success this year by being a force in the central midfield. He is an aggressive player both offensively and defensively. He is exceptional at free kicks and aggressively taking on defenders. Farfan says h e strives to, "keep the morale up on and off the field." With a 8-3-2 record on the season, he is definitely doing just that. Farfan's older brothers both play in the MLS for Chivas USA and Philadelphia Union. Farfan's ex- Farfan continued on page 4. Classmen Ms masmmSM Student Work Career Income For info call 760-282-4321 Reference: CSSM �LJ A I Features Editor: mi T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 I cougarchron.sports@gmail.com , Get Out! ^ J\ I "1" | .. | N Three strikes gets turkeys at the bowling alley • •«•o AT&T ^ { Back 12:36 AM 207 of 210 #«3 Edit B Y A LISON SEAGLE STAFF WRITER Bowling balls couM actually be considered just colorful round weights that, instead of being lifted up and down repetitively, get rolled at 10 tauntingly waiting wooden pins. If this sounds like more fun than a typical gym workout, then AMF Eagle Lanes in San Marcos is the place for you. Besides working those arm muscles from chucking the ball at the pins, bowling can also provide an opportunity to relieve your midterm frustrations.' Not only does the bowling alley have 40 lanes available, but each lane allows bowlers to choose their own themed animations that range from ocean creatures to crazy birthday bunnies. There is even a Halloween theme. Screen shot of screen shot of games. Photograph provided by Alison Seagle. * Of course there is the classic theme, but it is way more fun to watch crazy disco dancers gyrate after getting a gutter ball than simply watching a 0 appear on the screen. "Great atmosphere," CSUSM student and Eagle Lanes fan Nicholas Jaffari said. " It's a great place to hang out with friends and it makes you keep wanting to come back for more." Eagle Lanes has recently had some changes in management, and is looking forward to some remodeling, including makeovers to the bar area and concessions' menu. They currently have glow bowling on Friday and Saturday nights and leagues that are starting up in November. Instead of lounging around after midterms, get out and relieve your frustration on some pins. The bowling alley is located on San Marcos Blvd at 945, near Restaurant Row. Calling the bowling alley at (760) 744-7000 or visiting the website http://amf.com/eaglelanes is the. best way to inquire about that information. Farfan continued from page 3. draw and go fishing to take his mind off his hectic life. Although dealing with chaotic scheduling is stressful, Farfan notes that his team makes it all worthwhile. "My favorite part of being on the team would have to be the fact that every single person on the field has tremendous work ethic," Farfan said. pectations are to play at the professional level as well. " I've seen the professional atmosphere. Watching my brothers firsthand makes me know how hard I have to work to get to where I want to be," Farfan said. His goals are to, "get better as a player and be able to play with high quality players that are better...and have had more experience." Staying busy with homework and soccer is definitely an understatement. With a rigorous travel and class schedule, Farfan likes to Where faith and life intersect Wed Oct. 30th 7pm Ckrke Field House Costume contest an< Dance Parly to fellow. facebook.com/ivncsri www.ivsanmarcos.org Broughttoyou by INTERVARSITY. �FEATURES T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O CT 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 the classroom to the job Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com P re-Pharmacy S ociety is k ey t o success checklist of the steps of how to succeed," Rohani said. Rohani and Imani came up with the idea to bring the group back to life when they realized the need for it on campus. While there are various groups in existence dedicated to different sides of the medical field, there was nothing more focused on pharmacy and the professions in that field. Inspired by the existence of societies like Pre-Dental and PreHealth, Rohani and Imani decided to team up to create an organization that can operate as a forum and source of information for students. "There is a certain mindset that students walk into college with, some of them knowing- what their major is« going to be and others not. But sometimes you know your major but have no idea what it really is or what you will be doing. So we want t o help students be level-headed and prepare them," Rohani said. This "starting from scratch" mentality speaks volumes to the strength of Rohani and Imani's vision. Both are Biology majors and have plans to enter the pharmaceutical or medical worlds after college. However, their genuine . excitement and desire to help other students reach their potential demonstrates a keen sense of leadership and ability to teach that will be invaluable to others. Their dedication to making the Pre-Pharmacy Society a premium resource for other students is evident by the fact that the duo is not only investing their time, but their own money. As Rohani explained, without money it is difficult for the group to plan events and make the club noticeable on campus. process of applying for medThus, the two friends have ical school, applications to been creating financial sta- pharmacy school, what the bility for the club out of their deadlines are, forms that own pockets, paying for the are due, etc." Imani said. banners and fliers that will In addition t o providing generate interest and aware- information in accordance ness that the society exists. with application season and When the group eventually helping students understand grows, membership fees will what opportunities the prohelp to pay for the existence fession has to offer, Rohani of the club. The duo's long- and Imani will be looking to term goals for the Pre-Phar- members to tell them what macy Society include pro- they want to get out of the orviding guest speakers, food, ganization as well. Their obactivities and field trips for jective is that by the time stuthe members to enjoy. In dents leave CSUSM and have the meantime, Rohani and spent time with the Pre-PharImani have already started macy Society, they will feel educating their peers about more invigorated and conthe pharmaceutical world. fident about pharmacy. Be"During each meeting, ing involved in a group that w e're really going t o be gives students the means to providing a run-down of in- communicate their hopes and dividual topics and spend challenges is a key element those meetings talking about in what helps them progress them. It could be in regards to the next stage of education. to the job environment, the "For students that want to apply to medical school, it is important for the administration at these schools to see that they are not only one-sided. Students need to be not only book orientated and know the information from their science courses, but have social skills as well," Imani said. The Pre-Pharmacy Society gives dimension to students that will benefit them far beyond their years at CSUSM. It is inevitable that with the amount of excitement the duo has the club will become one of the best ways that students can become stronger forces in the j ob market and when applying for medical school. The group meets once a week on Thursdays during U-Hour in various rooms. For more information on the group email them at csusmprepharm@gmail.com. offered as well, since many CSUSM students take these courses at Palomar. Students Whether you need help can either schedule an appassing your language pointment or try drop-in for course or just want to test tutoring whenever the tutor out of it completely, the Lan- specializing in that language gwg& l earning Center is is available. Bilingual stuthe best resource available. dents are also encouraged to The three main goals of the take advantage of the LLC to Language Learning Center work on their writing skills. (LLC) are to advise on test- The LLC can help with acing and the Language Other ademic writing so that stuThan English Requirement dents can improve their En(LOTER), assist students glish grammar and structure. to become better foreign According to the LLC Dilanguage students and help rector and LOTER Advisor, bilingual students improve Hilary Comerchero, having their English. The LLC also that dynamic of student tufunctions as a quiet place tors is key to their success. where students can study "For students that are aland do their homework. ready stressed out, they Tutoring is offered for any may feel more relaxed t o of the languages that are talk to a student that has altaught on campus, which ready taken the class and include Spanish, French, knows the information realGerman, Japanese and Man- ly well," Comerchero said. darin. ASL tutoring is now The LLC takes its j ob very seriously, only hiring tutors that are specially trained and embody the most impressive characteristics needed to help students succeed. Tutors have to be patient, empathic, know the subject matter very well and many of them have taken the same class they are tutoring for. "We joke that we're working ourselves out of a j ob because we're trying to make students better learners and more confidant on their own," Comerchero said. One-on-one tutoring is not the only method available for students. The LLC also offers University Hour Workshops, where they teach lessons in accordance with the students' course. The most popular workshops take place the first and last weeks of the semester. The first Tuesday that students are back to school tutors provide a crash review of the previous semester; the week before courses end they do a finals review. Comerchero said that she sends an email to every student that is enrolled in the course and informs them what they will be reviewing for and tries to ensure that what is being covered is similar to what the students have learned from thenprofessor the week before. "We go along with the university's goal of trying to create lifelong learners. We don't tell you the answers, but we ask open-ended ques- tions to help you figure them out. For example, we might ask what page the example is on, walk you through the sample and have you explain why you think you got the answer wrong," Comerchero said. "Students often times end up figuring out the correct answer as they start explaining* their mistakes." The LLC also provides testing for students that want to complete their LOTER early. At CSUSM, a student has to take three semester pf a language (101, 102 and 201). If they want to complete the requirement sooner, they can either test out or jump ahead to the 102 or 201 courses. According to Comerchero, the LOTER* two-year rule allows a student that took their last language course in their sophomore year of high school to jump to 102 or 201 by the spring semester of their freshman year at CSUSM. After the spring semester, students must begin their language courses with 101. Testing out of taking language classes can also be accomplished through AP, IB or CLEP credits. The LLC provides the proficiency exam that students need to take if they want to test out of language, which focuses on their writing and speaking skills. Students can test out of the LOTER if they can pass a proficiency exam in any language, not just the ones that are tatight on campus. For more information on the LOTER or the LLC, go to csusm.edu/llc. The Language Learning Center is located in Kellogg Library 1107. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Thursdays. my major to Literature/Creative Writing. Feeling like I never dreamed I 'd a failure, I was certain I had be doing what I 'm do-wasted two years and my ing now f or a living. parents' money on the wrong I was torn in college be- major. My fix? I pushed tween getting a degree in harder to finish and earned something I love versus get- my B.A. degree from UC ting a degree in something Santa Cruz with a thumbsthat could actually land me up f rom my dad. He thought a job. Hey! Good news f or finding a corporate j ob or all you undergrads who d on't academic career would be feel quite sure of your life's easier flaunting a Literature/ path: Things do work out! But Creative Writing degree let me start at the beginning. rather than one in Music. When I first entered col- When I graduated from lege, I was dead-set on ma- UC, I had spent so much joring in m usic...no matter time as an introvert with what my dad said. In fact, my nose in a book that I rehis disapproval made m e alized my need to develop more determined to go after a more outgoing personalit. I took every music class ity. I seized an opportunipossible, got straight A's ty t o attend the American and suddenly, somewhere at Academy of Dramatic Arts the two-year mark, changed earning my A.A. in Theater Arts, which was super f un. my Theater Arts backFinally it was time to work. ground) more language arts My first real position was and writing (thanks, dad). a supervisor at a marketing The next career was in edresearch firm. I discovered ucation. This is where I 've that old dad wasright.The stayed for many years. I 've firm hired me because of found many opportunities my degree. First of all, they in teaching at various public were glad I had one. Second, and private schools because they needed someone to help of my degrees and my work write, edit and monitor the experience. I use all the skills research studies, which uti- from my college education lized much of my language in my current career as an arts and writing skills. Inter- elementary school teacher. estingly, I also saw my The- I use my music training in ater Arts training come into the classroom all the time play when I had to interview for unique instructional opclients repeatedly, keeping it portunities such as helping lively and fresh each time. special needs students learn My next j ob was in a pub- multiplication. I use my thelic relations department of ater arts background to teach a hospital. We wrote and drama and make boring litedited various publications erature come to life for my for the community. I used students. I also host "Open more personality (from Mic for Kids," events to give kids a chance to perform original music. The best part of this story is that I get paid for all those units that I took in music and theater arts. Get this: I entered the school district salary scale at the top because I could verify that all those classes provided me with skills and training directly applicable to teaching kids. W ho'd have thought? I actually make more money now in education because of those theater arts and music classes in college. I didn't waste my time or my parents' money after all. Plus, my teaching j ob allows me the time off to pursue my music and acting. Don't worry fellow colleagues. You will use what y.ou have learned along the way and it will come together in a way you ^ never would have dreamed. Jane Fuller is both a teacher and a singer-songwriter-guitarist who performs professionally throughout Southern California. With 4 CD releases, her original music is ^ currently getting radio, television and Internet airplay. Her new CD, "Someone to Listen" is inspired by her experiences as a teacher. You can hear song clips at www.j anefuller.com B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students interested in entering the medicalfieldor just wanting to learn more about a different profession should invest time in the Pre-Pharmacy Society on campus. While the group used to exist on campus, current President Rustin Rohani and Treasurer Hassan Imani have decided to re-create the Pre-Pharmacy Society under new leadership, a cluster of goals and with a fierce passion that promises great things f or the future. "Our primary objective is to inform students about what they want to become, what major is necessary and applicable or what the points are that they need to cover before they apply to medical school. We're really helping them make a L earning l anguage and l oving i t B Y KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Learning languages from anywhere in the world. Image by Anne Hall. Good news for unsure grads: Switching your major is not a waste BY JANE FULLER CONTRIBUTING W RITER �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 Baristas working hard to serve the long line of customers at Starbucks. Photo by Anne Hall. OPINION Campus Coffee working just as hard to satisfy the caffine crave. Photo by Gloria Magallanes. The Battle of the Brews The Battle of the Brews est Starbucks is where i t's at The new billed with ething in coffee f ndless lectures. BY Rico PALMERIN FEATURES EDITOR CSUSM offers two locations to get fresh coffee, Campus Coffee and Starbucks, and each are located ai short distance f rom Craven Circle. Want to avoid hiking even more stairs before that hot roast hits the spot? Campus Coffee is still another double set of stairs away _ so hit Starbucks right outside the library. Since caffeinated watering holes are no longer limited to plain ole cups o ' Joe, Starbucks offers a wide variety of lattes, coffees, espressos, mochas, smoothies, frappuccinos, the list goes on and on, each customizable with various flavored syrups, sweeteners and creams. Evoking Holiday spirit, Starbucks also offers the beloved seasonal drinks, such as the Pumpkin Spice Latte, a steamy espresso sweetened up with pumpkin-syrup, milk, whipped cream and topped with pumpkin pie spices. Not only is Starbucks loaded with delicious caffeinated drinks but there are tons of tasty treats in the bakery and cold food section: scones, bagels, banana walnut bread, paninis, bistro-boxes and more. "When I 've been at the cart, I 've bought sandwiches. I like the ones at Starbucks better and I feel like they have more of a variety," CSUSM student Kim Naraine said. Clearly the menu speaks for itself, but at CSUSM, Starbucks' superiority goes beyond just the product by providing a pleasant hint of privilege. Stepping into the air-conditioned coffee bar creates a mingled sensation of exclusivity and intimacy, something that is just not possible over at the outdoor Campus Coffee. As far as seating goes, Star- bucks offers both outdoor and indoor seating. Outside the front door is a cozy nook with umbrellas at every table and a tree for shade. Indoor seating is up one floor above the store, and offers a quaint room overlooking Library Plaza—a far cry from Campus Coffee's minimally shaded outdoor chairs. Starbucks even gives back to its customers. By simply going online and registering a Starbucks card, customers can earn "stars" with every purchase. 12 stars grant a free drink or food item, and that includes the more pricey salads and sandwiches. Why choose the largest coffeehouse chain in the world over Campus Coffee? Starbucks offers the possibility of free food and coffee, sensations of exclusivity and community, quick and detailed service and a deliciously elaborate menu. B Y G LORIA MAGALLANES STAFF WRITER Cal State San Marcos has multiple options when buying coffee, but if you are a student who enjoys the wind's breeze, the shade of trees and originality, Campus Coffee is for you. When you think about coffee, you imagine the taste of it in your mouth and you automatically know where to get the best cup. At CSUSM, students are fortunate to have coffee especially designed and created for them. If you are a coffee lover and want to try something new this semester, head over to Campus Coffee. Campus Coffee is located in Founder's Plaza in the midst of movement and student activity. In comparison to Starbucks, the location is convenient for students who have classes in the area or are simply taking a break from their hectic schedules The seating is located under big aiid bodacious trees that envelope students with shade in the spring and yellow leaves in the fall. Unlike the Starbucks seating, there is no need for umbrellas to cover the shade when students have natural shelter from the sun. Campus Coffee offers more than just coffee. They also have a variety of drinks and snacks that include fruits, snack bars and pastries. They have so much originality. For such a small place they know how to make students feel cozy with their warm and caring attitudes. The employees always greet students with a smile, infecting others with positive energy. "My favorite thing about Campus Coffee is that the employees are really approachable and friendly, even if there is a long line. I also like how convenient it is because it's near all my classes. I am also discovering that the prices are lower than Starbucks," said Chelsea Tucker, a CSUSM student that utilizes Campus Coffee. At Campus Coffee students can't help but feel original themselves. They won't find Campus C offee anywhere else. Every season, students are guaranteed a spot under the trees, whether it's relaxing while drinking an iced coffee or enjoying a nice hot cappuccino with a warm scarf around your neck. The smell of coffee and the buzz of students' conversations make Campus Coffee the perfect location to sit, have a cappuccino or make a pit stop to buy a snack before heading to class. Campus Coffee gives students the opportunity to feel like they're a part of a campus community. Fall season is now upon us and as wind blows by rustling the leaves, making students forget the stressful load of college duties, Campus Coffee is the place to be. C ommentary: S moking b enches s hould s tay B Y JARRATT ROBINSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER The smoking benches by Markenstein Hall should remain open to smokers. These benches are a way for students to alleviate the stress of school as well as developing lasting relationships with other students they might not have ever met if it were not for the designated smoking areas. Every student can tell you that attending college is extremely stressful especially when a big project or exam is around the corner. Every student deals with that stress in different ways and smok- ers handle that stress with the vice of having a cigarette. Ask yourself a question, when you have been studying and going to classes for a few hours straight, what do you do to take a mental break? Well smokers enjoy a cigarette during those breaks. Also, the Markenstein benches are placed in an area that has minimal effect on others because it is in an open area that has optimal time to dissipate second hand smoke. Another benefit of the smoking area is the relationships that develop with other smokers. Smoking is a social habit and you can see that by just walking past Markenstein benches or any other designated smoking area on campus. For instance, I have met many people at the Markenstein benches and made friendships that will last a lifetime. All of that was possible by CSUSM forcing smokers to only smoke in designated areas. One aspect of college beyond obtaining a degree is developing friendships and relationships that can last a lifetime. The designated smoking areas do serve that purpose for the student smoking community. Furthermore, I personally witnessed this sense of togetherness on the COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF A & E E DITOR Katlin S weeney Faith Orcino D ESIGN E DITOR C OPY E DITOR A nne Hall Lauren Hammond N EWS E DITOR S arah Hughes S P O R T S E DITOR Justin Donner F EATURES E DITOR Rico Palmerin O PINION E DITOR Lauren Hammond D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER P HOTOGRAPHERS A nne H all Blanca Sarabia R ichard B rown Raychel A llen S ALES R EP Pam K ragen C ARTOONISTS Faith O /cino A CADEMIC A DVISOR Pam K ragen J OIN O UR S TAFF! CRAVEN 3 5 0 0 TUESDAYS N OON - 1 2 : 4 5 Smoke cloudfloatingaway, provided by Anne Hall. first day of classes back from a summer break. There was a group of people I routinely saw throughout the spring semester, well on the first day of campus it was joyous because we all were back together. Our discussion became so lively I noticed people passing looking at us as if we were crazy, but that is the smoking area. The group of people that convene there have the most in-depth thought provok. ing discussions whether it .. be something we learned in class, interesting topics in the news, teachers to take and avoid, or even just joking around with each other. Making the campus smokefree I do not believe is the answer. I think a win-win Shaina P ardo Rachel G allego Jen H ager A lison Seagle G loria Magallanes C helsey S chweitzer Katal i na L awrence K atherine Ramos T homas W hittington csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron.features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com cougarchron.arts@gmaii.com csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com OurWebsite: csusmchronicfe.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 C ONTACTS situation needs to be sought out to make all parties happy. Maybe that means moving the Markenstein benches into the dirt lot that is 150 feet to the south. Maybe a new style of smoking area needs to be planned. One solution that Paradise Valley Hospital created was having an enclosed smoking area with a vent fan which sucked up smoke and make surrounding areas more pleasant. Solutions are available but they need to be researched. The designated smoking areas are an integral part of college for the select few that enjoy the habit of smoking. The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters t o the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not t o print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right t o reject any Letter t o thé Editor f or any reason. �OPINION 1 HE COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O CT 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 A & E Editors: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.cóm 7 Need for adjustment as online forums become too aggressive BY CHELSEY SCHWEITZER STAFF WRITER The comments that people post in forums are less about expressing ideas and more about insulting others. ' With freedom of speech and the internet allowing people to comment on anything, opinions have become a common part of any online experience. This ability t o make your voice heard can have a very positive impact and lead to educated discussions and debates over certain topics. More often than not, however, I have seen what starts as a good conversational topic deteriorate into people insulting one another. The areas where this is most apparent are on online newspaper articles, online magazine articles and Youtube. On these websites you are able to either create a screen name that cannot be traced back to you by the average person or you can choose to stay anonymous when you post. While this allows a great number of people to make their opinions heard, it also allows people to hide behind a pseudo identity when making comments. By posting comments that cannot be traced to a specific person, some people feel as if they can post whatever they want without ramifications. This often leads to educated arguments in the comments sections of the newspaper to deteriorate into people directly insulting specific users and calling them bad names or accusing them of being racist. I come across this often when doing research for school papers and it is very distracting. It also makes every other commenter increasingly angry, leading to multiple personal attacks be- ing posted. Eventually there is nothing but an angry argument that has no relevance to the original article whatsoever. This is an unfortunate downhill slide that detracts from the article itself and leads to unpleasant internet experiences, leaving users feeling irritated and upset. Students should always be aware that what they say is still viewed by many people and that words can hurt. I hope that all of the students here at CSUSM are kind enough to know that what they say does have an impact on others. Sadly, in this online age people often hide behind their usernames. This is not a good policy to have as it generates unnecessary hate and aggression. The golden rule of treating others how you would want to be treated should not only be incorporated throughout face to face interactions but also within, the online public sphere. That's not to say that you can't voice your opinion, simply make sure that your opinion is connected to the article and is not a direct attack on anybody. Remember to respect other internet users and we can all have a positive and enriching online experience. Replace boring classes with what your passion is Finding a way to personalize college B Y LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Taking time to get more involved with campus affairs can help CSUSM students gain a sense of community as well as achieve scholastic success. As an undergraduate student, I have been told repeatedly throughout the past few years of the importance of extracurricular involvement on campus. However, living on my own, having a job and fitting in time outside of the strenuous hours of homework to join a club or organization had previously seemed both frivolous and impossible. It w asn't until more recent semesters that I began to consider any f orm of campus involvement. Getting closer to the completion of my undergraduate education, I felt it necessary to build up my resume. I understand that aside f rom mlaintaining a good grade amtaining ooa point average, the only way to standout during the graduate application process is to participate in at least some academic activities outside of the classroom. For the past nine months I have been working with Professor Linda Pershing and several other students to create a folklore and mythology course based on the Harry Potter series. Over the past week, I attended the annual American Folklore Society Conference held in Providence, Rhode Island and presented some of the research my group has accumulated thus far. The conference itself gives profound scholars from all over the world an opportunity to meet, gather and share thenpassion for folklore, mythology and culture as well as other academic disciplines. During my stay in Providence, my co-presenter and I had the pleasure of meeting several i—* ~ indinspiring — senter and fellow CSUSM senior, Joseph Deragisch. Being surrounded by such brilliant minds and hearing of their many accomplishments within the academic sphere, Deragicsh and I have left there feeling more motivated than ever before. For " thefirsttime in our academic careers, we were able to experience the true power of knowledge. This conference will forever remain in our hearts as one of the best moments of our lives and will continue t o instill a sense of passion throughout our many future years of study. In sharing this personal ex¡, , r\ . , - J J u A x j 11 perience with others, I hope Get involved on campus to make your college experience more fofilling. Image provided by Anne Hall. to inspire my fellow CSUSM students to become more int of a viduals. The room in which from being in a beautiful my perspective on a lot of volved Iin whe rnealmnly hcademia. t ill ot o elp we presented was filled new area of the country and things and caused me t o you to a brighter future, but with amazingly supportive our presentation going ex- rethink my future. It in- it will also foster long lastscholars who spent hours ceedingly well, my partner spired me to want to reach ing relationships with others. after the actual presentation and I were most impressed further in life and go after to delve further into our with the aptitude and power a Ph.D. It was an invalutopic and provide us with spewed by these intellects. able and exceptional exincalculable advice. Aside "The conference changed perience," said my co-pre•- Maiala Y ousafzai: Education a ctivism i n P akistan BY KATALINA LAWRENCE STAFF WRITER I was recently watching an episode of 20/20 in which Dianne Sawyer interviewed a petite, young and seemingly ordinary girl f rom Pakistan. But as the show continued I realized that she is definitely out of the ordinary; she is extraordinary. The road t o equality in our country is vibrant and exciting. Education is a natural right f or all people in our country, and it is something easily taken for granted. However, in cer- not stop Malala Yousafzai. tain parts of the world, ed- She had dreams of becomucation is something that is ing a doctor and she was exclusively permitted to the not letting the Taliban hold male gender only, making her back. Malala began to many young girls' dreams write a blog under the BBC, just a distant memory. about her life, and her views The Taliban bombed and on education for girls. Her banned all the girl schools in activism became even more Pakistan, preventing many known when the New York young women f rom getting Times created a documentaan education. Dreams were ry about her as a young girl shattered because of the living under Taliban rule. extreme traditional ideas. Her father, Ziauddin The woman's place is not Yousafzai, pushed Malala. in school but in the home, He told her that she could do where they are barely seen and be whoever she wantand never heard. This did ed no matter the circum- stance and when the Tali- dignity, and passion for edban put threats on her life, ucational equality in front he did not make her stop of us all. She has paved the the fight. They both knew way for young girls around that she was fighting f or the world who only see the something greater than her, simple right of education it was a fight for equality. as just a dream. Malala has Malala was a threat in shown us the true meanthe Taliban's eyes and her ing of strength and we can strength frightened them. On all learn from her. Global October 9 , 2012, they shot Organizations stand next Malala in the head while rid- to Malala in thefightf or ing the bus with friends. Her educational equality world survival from such gun shots wide. Her heroic acts also was a true miracle, and it told led to her being nominatthe world that no one could ed for a Nobel Piece Prize, hold this young girl down. making her the youngest Malala has shown courage, person to ever be nominated. I truly hope that no other young girl or woman in any part of the world has to ever face an assassin because of their dreams to have an education. We do not need to wait for another Malala Yousafzai to come around to fight for this simple right. There must be a change in the equality for women and education and the time is now. The fight is not over until every girl and woman are able to get an education and be the person they dream of being. �A & E E ditors: Faith Òrcino c ougarchron.arts@gmail.com Charity Wings hosts Halloween crafting events B Y KATHERINE RAMOS STAFF W RITER In the light of the r eason, the Charity Wings Art Center will be hosting Halloween themed events this month just across the street from t he San Marcos campus. Until the end of October, the center will be open to the community for the creation of Halloween costumes as well as special crafting classes for the holiday. Tools and materials will be provided at the center. The cost will be $10 for students to go in for the open studio sessions, so it is a good T H E COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, O C T 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 way to create a personal costume while on a budget. Every kind of art and craft medium is offered at the center for a student to go wild with their own artist flair from jewelry, scrapbooking, stamp making, metalwork, silk screen and more. The Halloween themed classes include creating masks made out of gourds, Halloween banners, felt Day of the Dead skulls, handmade polymer clay earrings, a mini-album and a spooky mosaic out of mixed media. Each will cost between $10 and $20 for students. The Art Center has been Halloween in North County is bustling as arts and crafts are displayed in windows and hung on doors. Images provided by Anne Hall. s ruDennw"ww\tto e>y - faith o i l NO A & open since April, however it has yet to see many students come in according to Elena Lai Etcheverry, founder and executive director of Charity Wings. "We want the students to come," said Etcheverry, "It's just a very inspiring place we have." All events will be held at the Charity Wings Art Center at 287 Industrial E)rive. It is not a far drivefromCS U San Marcos and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. A schedule for classes at https://charitywings.org/cms/ tfkñ m i f mf* CjwHKMfce, ! i» NA.wôjsî i'mèi.li^ìcrów %%'Ú - m\m WWÍ^Í r Donnie Darkp Earn your credential and master's degree in education at Azusa Pacific. **. D onni E DARKÍ THF THf H i l f DI RíiCTOIl'S CUT r i u NOM i NON R i rtJRN> S ^ U M i j : Netflix review - Halloween edition B Y THOMAS WHITTINGTON STAFF WRITER This time of year definitely transforms the media. From The Human Centipede and A Nightmare on Elm Street to the classics like Night of the Living Dead and Dracula, we celebrate all things horror or Hallowr een-themed in the month of October. So, to abide by the laws of tradition, this review will cover an unusual modern classic, currently available for streaming on Netflix. Donnie Darko (2001) was not a success at the box office r upon its release, but thanks to the new DVD format it soon became a cult classic. Set in the 1980s, the plot revolves around Donnie, a troubled teenager, who sleepwalks out of his bedroom one night and gets told by a six-foot-tall rabbit named Frank that the world will end in 28 days. The rabbit manipulates Donnie io do a series of mischievous tasks, possessing him to commit a series of crimes and involve himself with unsavory people. We are able to sympathize with our protagonist and we become more worried about him than his own family. Donnie Darko is a film that includes multiple genres. It is not quite horror, but also not quite science fiction. You will be trying to make your own interpretation of this film long after you watch it. The film boasts an eclectic 80s' soundtrack that is exciting and memorable to people of all generations. Even if psychological horror is not typically your genre, this movie definitely has the range and capacity to keep any viewer involved and entangled in the brilliant characters. Directed and written by Richard Kelly, the film includes actors such as: Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, D rew Barrymore and Patrick Swayze. I give this film 4 out of 5 Cougar Paws. Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. APU offers: • Convenient classes at eight Southern California locations and online. • More than 60 ways to earn your degree or credential in teaching, counseling, physical education, and administration. • NCATE-aecredited programs recognized by al 50 states and internationally. Classes start throughout the year. Contact us today! 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ONLINE S PORTS OPINION F EATURES www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Email us a t csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com 2 - Male students weigh in on how they 4 - Women's volleyball shines as they 5 - Read about the nursing program's 9 - The lab meat debate continues feel about male birth control options fight for a spot in the NAIA benefits, challenges, and everything as the Opinion Editor shares her and if they would use it. National Volleyball championships. in between that students go through. thoughts about last week's article. 11 - Campus 'paparazzi' spotlights this week's best dressed students. CSUSM students tackle marriage & singlehood W h y s o m e a r e r u s h i n g t o t i e t he k n o t a n d o t h e r s a r e n ' t B Y S ARAH H U G H E S NEWS EDITOR There are many concerns people have about marriage and a great body of research on the subject of marriage. There are many sources of debate on ho&, if and when one should get married. With regards to modern concepts of marriage, a shift in age atfirstmarriage as well as economic factors come in to play. The Cougar Chronicle asks a few women on campus to explain and consider their feelings towards marriage, in order to get a concept o f howstudents plan and feel on the topic in comparison to national trends. A vast body of research has been conducted on the subject of marriage from varying sources, for diverse reasons. The idea that marriage should be discussed in educational institutes for students is a controversial one that some believe would prevent a great deal of problems in young people's later marriages. Throughout time, mar- riage has been championed by many governments on the basis that it provides stable family-structures and more citizens born. Records are kept of marriage to track trends and do other clerical tasks from. According to U.S. Census data, the estimated median age of first marriage by sex for 2011 was 28.7 for men, and 26.5 for Women. In 1890 average ages were 26.1 for men, and 22.0 for women. In 2001 men and women married at 26.9 and 25.1, respectively. Ages at first marriage are being delayed and lasting longer according to most psychology textbooks. In a small sample of convenience, conducted of five women at CSUSM on Oct. 14, a few questions related to marriage were asked. Participants surveyed were 18 to 25 in ages. On how they felt about marriage, students seemed to generally concede that it was a positive thing. They had some differing perspectives. "I feel like nowadays, in modern times, people give N ewly engaged couple enjoying their photography session with photographer. Image by Chris Kennedy. up on marriage, as opposed to back in the day when you had to stay with the person." Celeste Estrada, 18, said. "I like marriage - it's a good thing if people do it right." Zana Taylor, 18, said. "I really like the idea of marriage. I feel like marriage allows someone to have a best friend, and someone to lean on." Julie Meram, 20, said. "I would really love to be married someday. I don't know if it's be- cause we're supposed to. [We] feel something missing and just want someone there." said Amy, 22. S emi-Truck f lips over on the 1-15 Figure 1. Median Age at First Marriage by Sex: 1890to 2010 29 28 Table showing S tudents l ate t o m orning c lasses O ct. 2 8 marriage demo- 27 graphic information 26 can be found at: 25 24 http://www.census. .23 gov/hhes/socdemo/ 22 marriage/data/ acs/Elliottetal- 21 PAA2012figs.pdf 20 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 I960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Source: U.S. Decennial Census {1890-2000}; Ainerkan C m u ^ S r e QOlCt^or bmoiìanentticACSh o m n uvy M see http://Www.census.gov/acs Courtesy o f the United States Census. O U R N EXT I SSUE Nov 20,2013 seemed like 15 to 20 minutes, if they crossed over into HOV lanes, which Around 10:30 a.m. on were temporarily "open to Monday, Oct. 28, a large all" according to electronic yellow semi-truck could be signs above them. Gridseen on the 1-15 near Rancho lock made entering HOV Bernardo on its side, spread lanes slow and cars were across all lanes of traffic. lined up across a few lanes. Many CSUSM students Freeways were wet that were late to classes as a morning and a light drizside-effect of the accident. zle appeared to be falling Some were only slowed during the aftermath of the down briefly, for what accident. According to re- B Y S ARAH H U G H E S NEWS EDITOR Photo o f autumn leaves by Anne Hall. Traffic on the 1-15 photographed by Anne Hall. ports by the Union Tribune and the Seegmiller Law Firm, other vehicle(s) were involved in the accident and going too fast for the conditions may have been a factor. Some sources report there were injuries. Reportedly, traffic alerts were not lifted until 2:15 p.m. by the California Highway Patrol. It has not been confirmed yet if that driver was killed in the crash. �News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com Classes moving away from traditional B uying M ale B irth C ontrol BY CHELSEY SCHWEITZER STAFF WRITER BY KARLA REYES STAFF WRITER Many colleges and universities are offering more online courses and course materials, moving away from the traditional classroom format. Many courses currently offered at the school do not have homework that is distributed in class, instead opting for online homework through a specific website or through Cougar Courses. Some classes have even transitioned from the traditional classroom setting to an entirely web-based course. Students have more options for classroom settings and online involvement than ever, but need to be careful in selecting, as different studies show contrasting effectiveness for different people. CSUSM has a variety of options, suiting a range of student needs. There are three different types of web-based courses offered for CSUSM. There is the online course, where there is no face to-face instruction. There is the hybrid course, where there are some lectures given in the classroom and some online. Then there is the webfacilitated course, where there is face-to-face interaction through online means. According to the online Technical school for anematronics only offered as a correspondence course through Stan Winston School of Character Arts. Photograph taken at Stan Lee's Comikaze, in Los Angeles on Nov 2 by Anne Hall. instruction policy set up by Times article Measuring the the president of the univer- Success of Online Educasity, these courses are run tion found the success of by the same rules and regu- online instruction suspect lations as are applied to the and said that when it comes classroom courses and are to many online courses "as often instructed by teachers few as 20 percent of students that have been trained to finishing an online course run a web- based curriculum. is considered a ... success." These opposingfindingsinThere have been numerous studies conducted to measure dicate that online courses are the effectiveness of online successful for some, but not courses. The US Department for others. A student's sucof Education's Evaluation of cess in these kinds of courses Evidence-Based Practices depends on whether they are in Online Learning, which an auditory learner, someis based off of the studies body who learns by listening conducted on online courses, to lectures; a visual learner, concluded that "the effective- somebody who learns by demonstrations ness of online learning ap- watching proaches appears quite broad and reading; or a kinesthetacross different content and ic learner, somebody who learner types." The final learns by writing and engagconsensus reached in this ing in hands- on learning paper was that "students in environments. When decidonline conditions performed ing on whether or not to take modestly better, on average, an online course, a student than those learning the same needs to strongly consider material through traditional how they have historically face-to-face instruction." learned best in order to deHowever, in contrast to termine if the online learnthis study, the New York ing path is right for them. After years of research, the concept of a male contraceptive pill has been revisited for commercial purposes. Although most will argue that a male contraceptive is not required, studies show that half of pregnancies are still unplanned, thus there is a need for a third option. Fellow students gave their opinion on the issue. In the 1950s, researchers tested "WIN" ( a control contraceptive drug) on male prisoners and found success. However, when the drug was tested on the general public, it had severe side effects triggered by the consumption of alcohol and therefore was taken off the market. Currently research is focusing on a way to disrupt the maturation of sperm in the testes, to decrease chance of fertilization. However, according to Science Mag, finding a method that is effective, safe, cheap, well-tolerated, bioavailable, easy-tomanufacture, side-effect-free and completely reversible male pill is the challenge. Right now the objective is to develop a version of the 1950's "WIN," that encompasses all the mentioned factors. Mass quantities of fellow number 5 in pill form. Image by Anne Hall. "I wouldn't take it, personally because I am really skeptical of new products like that because they can end up having unintended, serious consequences. I think it's an interesting idea," CSUSM student, Clark Conforti, said. "I totally support the idea and the implementation because there are almost no options for male birth control [other than condoms] while women have a few to chose from, but there are so many steps in the research process during drug development that I would most likely wait a few years after it's been on the market to see if there are any other side effects," CSUSM student, Nick Allen, said. Alex Williams, another CSUSM student, agreed. "I don't have a lot of information about the use of male contraceptives, but I wouldn't be interested in using it, even if it were available to me. I would stick to using condoms safely to prevent pregnancy," he said. Overall it seems men would be interested, so long as there is more infoijnation about the the delayed side effects, overall safety and the only way to ensure that would be with time. Although promising, the research has been stumped in the early testing stages and more costly human trials. Downtown Escondido being revamped BY GLORIA MAGALLANES STAFF WRITER Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. Master of Social Work • Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area • Integration of faith and social work practice ' • Full-time and part-time options For more information, visit apu.edu/msw/. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy • Alignment with current California licensure requirements • Professionally active faculty who teach from personal experience • A curriculum that integrates spirituality and values • A blend of the theoretical and practical elements of psychology For more information, visit apu.edu/mft/. /Ì ^ ^ AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 CSUSM is located in a perfect area for students. There are great local places that are perfect to relax or simply hang out with friends. One location that is great for such activity is the downtown part of Escondido and it has recently begun its reinvention after being abandoned by daily activity. It's a long street containing antique shops, Italian restaurants, art galleries, museums, libraries and coffee shops. Although this sounds alluring enough, it hasn't been enough to attract maximum attention from local people and it began its downfall years ago. Although this has been a problem, downtown isn't ready to give up just yet. Escondido has begun the process of reinventing this part of the city by opening tip more restaurants and art galleries. They recently opened up Maple Street Pedestrian Plaza, which citizens embraced nicely. Downtown Escondido only seems to be occupied during spring and summer. It's their busiest time of the year with people flocking in from every inch of the city. Every Friday, starting in April and ending in September, there is an activity called Cruise'n Grand. People use this time to showcase and sell models of antique cars. The streets are filled with local citizens, old and young, enjoying the spring and summer nights. People find it relaxing to walk and see a site that is regularly abandoned, full of activity and life. During this season the restaurants and coffee shops are open at different times and it gives people the opportunity to enjoy downtown. One of the many disadvantáges of the local businesses in downtown is their opening hours. Some stores and coffee shops have odd hours that don't allow customers to stop by whenever they please, checking the hours is something that is required. The building and opening of new businesses, along with a new film school in the area, all seem promising for this abandoned yet charming street in Escondido. Students should take time to visit and enjoy some of the restaurants or art galleries in downtown whenever they have free time. It's not necessary to go far to find some originality and get some good coffee. Downtown Escondido is a place that deserves more recognition and more visitors, not only in the summer but year round. There's hope in its reinvention and there are locals who are anxious to see what will become of it. Visit csusmcfironicCe.com for Tor futf-Cength articCes, the compiete <Arts & Entertainment section, anymore yhoto/video content created by T'Ite Cougar Chronic (e staff for the November 6 issue. To join the staff, emaii us at csusm.cougarchronic(e@gmaiUom. �Sports Editor: 1 Justin Donner coMgarchron.sports@gmail.com Cougars show talent in exhibition Men's basketball falls to San Diego State in exciting matchup BY JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR The Cougar's exhibition loss, of 81-66 to a high caliber NCAA Division I program, revealed a team that is ready to take on their conference. Viejas Arena was loud, but the men's basketball team contended throughout the matchup. When the Cougars entered the arena after the half, the Aztec fans booed loudly and tried to intimidate the team. This didn't seem to faze the Cougars as their style of gameplay was smooth and on point. The team moved the ball around well and kept up with the Aztecs. Jason Johnson scored a game high of 27 points in 34 minutes of gameplay for the Cougars. D e'End # Parker also scored in the double digits with 14. The * Aztec's JJ O'Brien scored a team high of 21 points. Overall, it was an exciting games with moments like Quincy Lawson's one-handed slam during a Cougar rally that kept fans interested. Men's Basketball charging up to win Cougar style as they compete against SDSU for the start of the season. Photos of the opening game by Justin Donner. D esigning a g reat b rand of p lay Coach S aia d e v e l o p i n g BY JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR Coach Saia is the piece that has accelerated the growth of the CSUSM men's basketball team. He came in with a blank canvas to work with and is the man for the job. Being handed the keys to a brand new program is special, and Saia is now in his third year of developing his vision. The opportunity to mold a new program is a big one. "It's very rare in this day and age for a college of this stature to not have a team," says Saia. class-act basketball He was excited by the opportunity, loves the area and felt that it was a good decision for his family. With experience coaching for big Division I programs at UCLA and USC, Saia knows what it takes to recruit the kind of players that will win championships. He has already shown his recruitment genius by bringing players who have played at the Division I level onboard such as De'End Parker. "We knew mutual people at UCLA and they said Coach Saia would have a good plan for me," said Parker. Saia admits that it's a program challenge to recruit without having a court on campus, but they still have great selling points with the school's location. CSUSM men's basketball is currently ranked twelfth and is exciting to watch. Saia feels that they are a great brand of basketball to watch and that they are "the best product in North County." The team is getting better every year. Saia feels that there is not a large amount of entertainment around campus and that he is molding a team that offers a good experience for the community. E arn your MBA on campus or online f rom Azusa Pacific. M BA MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ^^ 3 8 units 1 2 - 3 6 months Maximize your career potential arid leadership ability with a traditional b usiness degree that f ocuses o n strategy a nd finance, a s well a s analytical a nd relational skills. P rofessors are industry experts w ho e mphasize ethical c onduct a nd experiencebased learning. S ix optional concentrations are a lso available in the o n-campus program. OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS MAM MLOS MÀSTER OF ARTS MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT IN LEADERSHIP ANO ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES 3 9 units s ol 3 3 units 12—30 months 2 0 months lliËiilifii �The athletic field is a training center and central arena that leads to all Cougar battles won. Image by Blanca Sarabia. Fall sports shatter the competition C SUSM w ill b e w ell r epresented in p layoffs B Y S HAINAPARDO STAFFWRITER Women's Cougar Volleyball excited for another win. Photo by Gloria Magallanes. In p osition t o conquer Iowa Volleyball earns top spot in conference tournament way into post season play. The team has won seven home games, five • away games and ten neutral games, The CSUSM women's leaving them with an impresvolleyball team has cap- sive 22-11 record. Looking tured the No. 1 seed for the back on the regular seaA ll Conference Volleyball son, a standout moment for Championship Tourna- CSUSM was a home game ment beginning Nov. 15. against Westmont College With a fantastic regu- on Sept. 17. CSUSM trailed lar season, the Lady Cou- close behind on the first set gars are showing no signs but fell 27-25. A three strong of slowing down on their sets followed where the Lady B Y G LORIA MAGALLANES STAFF WRITER Cougars won 25-16, 25-19 and 25-23 leading to their victory. Hard work and dedication has the team sitting confidently in the No. 1 seed for the AH Tournament in Clinton, Iowa that is scheduled for November 15-16. The winner of the AH Tournament will have an automatic bid into the NAIA National Volleyball championships which begins on Nov. 23. Spend time going for a jaunt in Julian C OLUMNIST The perfect way to enjoy the new crisp fall feeling in the air is to take a day trip to Julian. A short trip away, this small town provides many outdoor adventures. The look of the buildings on the main street transport visitors back to California's gold rush days, but besides all of the historical sites Julian offers it also has a great deal of natural scenery too. A walk around Julian will were ranked two times this year and won the A ll for the first time in 2011. The men will have to beat Ashford, Georgia Gwinnett and Lindenwood Belleville in order to make it to the playoffs. The volleyball team has delivered a stellar season. Currently they are ranked 2 4 in the nation. They are 22-11 and are currently the number one seed in the AH Conference Tournament. The women won the conference tournament the last two years arid will be looking for the three peat. * Fall sports have done their part to make CSUSM stand out on the radar of collegiate athletics. Pose your way to peace and tranquility Yoga o ffers m any b enefits t o s tudents G et O ut! B Y A LISON SEAGLE As the fall seasons are coming to an end, the Cougars are all ending on a good note. The teams have some big playoff expectations. Both the men's and women's cross country teams will be going to nationals. The men are currently ranked ninth in the NAIA. A couple of the men's top runners are hurt but should be back to help their team beat the competition. Women's cross country was ranked third, but lost to Biola and Masters, and dropped to sixth. The women are far from worried, due to the fact that their top four runners have been doing well. The conference championship will be held at CSUSM Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. As for the women's soccer team, they are currently ranked 23 and are the number two seed for the A ll Tournament. Even though the ladies lost to Ashford in the Championship last year they still made the NAIA tournament and won the AH tournament in 2 008,2009 and 2011. The women are looking great this season and have won five of their last six games. Men's soccer had a solid season. They will most likely need to win the Conference tournament in order to make it to playoffs. The men actually allow visitors to realize it is in fact fall in southern California when they see all of the leavejs changing from green to red, yellow, orange and brown. While walking through town you might catch the scent of wood burning in fireplaces. Several hiking trails can be found near Julian, ranging from distances of less than a mile to over eight miles. Some of the trails are paved and some are dirt, but most are well maintained. While a majority of the trails are self-guided, it is possible to find guided hikes in Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve* and Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve. More information about the strenuousness, length, hours and location of trails can be found at http://www.julianca.com/hiking_nature/index. htm#List of Hikes & Trails. Of course no trip to Julian would be complete without grabbing a slice of apple pie after all of that exploring. Even just walking the hills in to\vn can work up quite an appetite! B Y R ACHEL G ALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST Balancing school, work and your social life can be stress-: ful and yoga is a great remedy to address this tension. It may seem intimidating, or even foreign, but anyone can do it and studies have shown many health benefits. Yoga can help to reduce stress and anxiety through focused training of your physical and mental disciplines. Using breathing and meditation practices allow you to unwind and feel at ease. Yoga can help to improve flexibility, lower blood pressure and enhance heart function. It may also aid in improving chronic conditions such as depression and pain. A local yoga instructor puts it into a simple perspective and says that it releases the bad energy and supports your overall sense of well-being. One of the great aspects of yoga is that there are many different, styles that you can find to fit your own personal needs and goals. If you are a beginner, you may want to start out with Hatha yoga, which uses basic poses or postures. If you are looking to push yourself a little more, Ashtanga yoga would be a good fit. This is Movement helps reduce stress and increases happiness. Photo by Anne Hall. Julien apple pies are a great way to take a break while spending the day in M ien. Photo by Anne Hall. commonly known as power yoga, which is more physically demanding in order to increase your strength. Another common and popular style is Bikram yoga, or hot yoga, where you practice proper alignment in a setting of around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Another benefit of yoga is that instructors encourage you to explore your limits while not overdoing it. If you find yourself uncomfortable, you-can always resort back to a simpler pose. Don't be afraid, roll out a mat and give yoga a try and watch your stress subside. CSUSM offers free yoga. Visit http://www.csusm. edu/rec/fitnessclasses. html for more information. �Sports Editor: Justan Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Challenge yourself with club sports A m ember of c lub s ports t alks a bout the e xperience B Y C ORIUNA B ABIASH-CLARK STAFF WRITER CSUSM offers club sports, such as lacrosse, for active individuals like Dylan Perry to get involved. Lacrosse is one of the club sports on campus and is always looking for new talent. For Perry, an attacker for the men's lacrosse team, lacrosse is a family affair. It was passed on to him and his younger brother by thenfather. The three of them 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov Featuring Dylan Perry, who plays for the CSUSM Lacrosse team. Even if you're not intersted in playing the sport, come out and watch the home games. Games are . always exciting. Photo by Corrina Babiash-Clark. would spend hours together after school playing the sport in the backyard. Beyond that, lacrosse provided him with the opportunity to meet new people and gain new experiences. He described it as similar to a fraternity in that way, and that is the message he would like to share with all the students on the CSUSM campus. The men's lacrosse club here at CSUSM offers students a number of benefits. "If you aren't into the frater- Women's Basketball Men's Basketball vs Warner Pacific Men's Basketball vs Rocky Mountain La Sierra Las Vegas N.V. Las Vegas N.V. 7:30 PM 3:00 PM 12:00 PM Cross Country Championships at CSUSM 9-Nov Men's Cross Country A.I.L Conf Championship 9-Nov Women's Cross Country A.I.L Conf Championship nity lifestyle, clubs in general is a way to get yourself out there and meet new people. The lacrosse club doesn't turn anyone away even if they have never played: Our coach also wants us to be as much like a varsity sport as it can possibly be as a club level so we try to do everything the big time schools do. "We have a weight program, lifting program, dieticians and nutritionists," Perry said. There are a number of clubs available at CSUSM, including both men's and women's club lacrosse. The men's lacrosse club season begins on Feb. 2, with the first home game on Feb. 22. The team is hoping to improve upon last year's 7-5 record so come out and support them in that effort. Contact information for the various campus clubs can be found online at www. csusm.edu/orgs/ or on the individual club websites. 9:00 AM 11:00AM I ! San Diego CEfectric H tm is Saturciay, (hfovember 9 at tfie *DeC Mar Tairgrounds. The Cougar Cfironicfe isyUtting togetvier ajgrouy of Students wfio are interestea in yarticiyating. Qf uou wouCcf Cike to join pfease emaii/Aii at seag(ooi@cougarsxsusm.eciu jor more information. F EATURES THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, Nov 6,2013 Features Editor: " Rico Paîmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com C ampus n ursing p rogram W hat a nd W here is t he SoN tals—all this is just to qualify for the Nursing Program. There is no guarantee that Due to the distance between pre-nursing students will the School of Nursing build- be accepted because most ing and the main GSUSM nursing programs are highcampus there has developed ly impacted, meaning that a bit of disconnect between many more students apply the general student popula- than can possibly be admittion and Nursing students. ted. Some students might Here at GSUSM we believe that after acceptance, have over 500 students the hardest part is over. They pursuing nursing degrees couldn't be more wrong. through what is affectionThe academic requireately referred to as SoN. ments to qualify as well as Many students may not remain in the program are even know where the School indeed extensive, but the inof Nursing is, let alone what tellectual challenges are not the experience involves. the only things to consider. To become a nurse, you Nursing School goes befirst must put in your time as yond testing its students a pre-nursing student. Pre- mentally, and pushes them to nursing students are typically their physical and emotional intelligent, highly-motivated limits. Through many group and committed individuals projects students are forced who are willing to put in to learn to work together for several years of hard work. long hours, despite various This means carrying a abilities, personality types heavy class load to get and levels of exhaustion. through a long list of preWorking, hands-on with requisites (including Human patients tests students' abilAnatomy and Physiology, ity to communicate with the Microbiology and Organic sick, pained and irritated Chemistry courses), while patients, physicians who also beefing up applications may be impolite and inwith extra activities such as timidating and nurses who volunteering at local hospi- are busy and overwhelmed. B Y M EGAN H ABEGER NURSING COLUMNIST Nurses-iri-training have to be kind yet, confident, setting aside the fact that they are terrified of doing or saying something wrong, and are likely sleep-deprived from staying up the night before writing a 40page care plan assignment. There are several degree programs offered by the SoN, with the majority of Nursing Students pursuing their Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) via either the 33-month Traditional (TBSN) or the 24-month Accelerated (ABSN) paths. In either case,. students are admitted into a specific "cohort" which continues through the duration of the curriculum - in other words, the students who attend orientation together ultimately end up graduating together. The School of Nursing has two campuses with one in San Marcos and the other in Temecula. The San Marcos campus is located just down the hill from the CSUSM main campus, on the northwest corner of S. Twin Oaks Valley Road and Craven Road. The SoN leases space Nurses hard at work studying and practicing their craft. Image by Anne Hall. on the second floor of the Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH) building, which also houses the Student Health and Counseling Services on the first floor. The Temecula campus opened in 2008 and of- fers a more convenient location for students who reside in the southern region of Riverside County. �Features Editor: Rico Palmertn cougarchron.features@gmail.com Student Veterans Organization promotes awareness in combat. SVO is a "one stop shop for.veterans on campus," SVO President, Michael Staff from the Veterans Betancourt, said. Center and students that parThe space is a place to get ticipate in the Student Veter- academic help, find comans Organization (SVO) can radely, be assisted with any be seen all over campus par- student matters that one ticipating in events, working might find need for guidance to help the community. and assistance in education. There is no need to be a As the school acknowledged Dia De Los Muertos, Veteran to be a part of the SVO members featured a SVO. All students are entable that took a moment to couraged to participate in honor the fallen. Students this student organization. put together a memorial with Benefits include building photos of those we've lost leadership skills, participatand the branches of military ing in events, volunteer work they served. Cougars gath- and building a business netered to observe the artwork work within the community and Veterans helped to cre- both on campus and within ate public awareness about the neighboring community the realities of being a part to get people into the workof military service and* how force. youthful these lives were that This Thursday, VA will be were sacrificed. Female cas- holding the Annual Veterans ualties were also recognized Day Observance in the Tukand people were in awe to wut Courtyard to honor milifind that women continue to tary veterans. Participants in carry a strong role in serving SVO are doing events to creB Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR ate awareness of the military presence on campus and addressing the issues of the demographic. ASI has recently created a new VA Officer position in student government to provide a representative for this population. Veterans are constantly finding ways to be a bigger part of the community on campus. Friday will be the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Veterans . Center that will open Fall 2014. "Very exciting. CSUSM is known to be the most veteran friendly CSU. To have this building is to create a Members manning the booth for Dia De Los Muertos and creating public awareness as student organizations utispace that veterans can call lizes the day for rememberance of those who have pajsed. Photo by Anne Hall. home as far as community on campus. It's a great way for f €€i the school to thank us for all - we've done and are doing," Betancourt said. Everyone is encouraged to come and participate in the event. For more information visit https://www.facebook. com/csusm.veterans?fref=ts or visit the Veterans Center. 0n V e t e r a n s D ay we t a k e t ime t o h onor t h o s e t h a t h ave s e r v e d b e f o r e u s a nd t o come. T o commemorate a nd h onor p eople who h ave p r o t e c t e d t h e f reedoms we h ave i n t h e U .S/< --Michael Betancourt A lecture on the Miss America Pageant A visit to tantalizing Mi Guadalajara B Y SARAH H UGHES NEWS EDITOR A discussion was hosted by the Gender Equity Center on Oct. 10 which focused on the Miss America Pageant awarding the largest scholarship available to females. A board standing outside the center in the weeks prior read "Pageants the biggest scholarship given to women in U.S. - is this a problem?" The discussion lead by Cecili Chadwick, a CSUSM Women's Studies Professor, dealt with how diverse Miss America winners are, what the process of the pageant is and whether the states of these are acceptable from a feminist perspective. The winner of the Miss America pageant receives a $50,000 scholarship, which must be used for school. Chadwick suggests that this is much higher than scholarships available to men and ques- "If y ou c an l ook g o o d in a bikini a nd float a cross the s tage then y ou c an g o to c ollege/' tions the nature of it. During the discussion Chadwick gave a lecture on the Miss America pageant. She had played with possible titles such as "Cheerleaders for War, Playing Dress-up for Money, Little boys become president / little girls become miss America, Miss America is always heterosexual and (almost) always a white Christian," but settled ultimately on "Madonnas, Whores and Girls-next-door Some of the titles, like "Cheerleaders for War" stress how in order to appear "wholesome" and "not opinionated" Miss America is expected to give political sounding answers, such as supporting the troops. "Madonnas, Whores and Girls-next-door" identifies a third archetype that a feminist could argue women are forced to fit into society's misconception that all women are either maternal mother-Mary types or whores. Chadwick argues that Miss America is supposed to be an in-between in everything, essentially not having a solid opinion or identity. In this case, the unthreatening girl-next-door. According to Chadwick, such a girl is pretty, approachable, laid-back and won't embarrass you at parties or scold you for being wrong. 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Here there Street, Mi Guadalajara's ican favorites like seafood is a lady making melt-inunique and castle-like apr soup and pozole (a mouth- your-mouth corn tortillas. pearance is hard to miss. watering traditional Mexican Neatly placed next to her Walking inside, the main stew typically prepared with is an assortment of meats dining room has cultural pork or chicken). Here you and salsas to make tacos. Aztec murals that instantly can also choose from an arYou wiU leave here more enhance your experience, ray of traditional favorites than satisfied and I can guarand taking your eyes off the like beans, rice, enchiladas, antee it wiU not be a onedécor, you'll see a lady mak- potato with chorizo, chiles time experience! So head ing fresh tortillas by hand. rellenos, meats in different on over this weekend to Mi For the best deal, I recom- salsas and so much more. Guadalajara, 525 W 2nd Ave. mend the Sunday Brunch If you got a sweet crav- Escondido, CA 92592,(760) three level buffet which runs ing, the second level con- 7 4 6 - 4 3 7 1 m i g u a d a from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and tains traditional Mexican l a j a r a r e s t a u r a n t . c o m costs á reasonable $17.99. If desserts like flan, tres leches B Y ELIZABETH C RUZ STAFF WRITER ROTC is campus community B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR The Miss America Pageant is an ongoing tradition that supports women in their pursuit o f a higher education, as well as a claim to fame, as they continue on to compete for Miss Universe. Photo by Anne Hall, . Reserve Officers Training Course is a college program offered on campus focused on preparing young adults to become productive members of society and potential active duty military personnel. Captain Orezzoli is one of three supervisors who oversee the program. Accompanying him are Sergeant First Class Angel Martinez and Lieutenant John Hibbert. These individuals are active duty military members assigned to three years residence for the CSUSM program. Orezzoli states the mission of ROTC, as a course study, is to focus on "the growing individual," the coUege student. There are currently 35 students enroUed in ROTC. Requirements for joining the program come in three parts. Part one, being thefirsttwo years in the program, intends for the student to gain experience and military insight. Deciding if it's for you is the main consideration for becoming a cadet—part two. If one chooses to participate as a cadet aU that is required is to register for the course on campus. The course fulfills political science requirements. Physical training and lab work are not included but the course work is credited. Enrolled students become contracted cadets. From here, students move toward part three: deciding to pursue a career in military service and become a contracted member which could potentially continue on to become active duty or reserve. Even when contracted, there is no guarantee that participants win be selected to serve in the armed forces. By the student's junior year they are either contracted or not. Participating students can be enroUed and contracted as officers with ambitions of becoming contracted for military service. As a member of ROTC, students are given a four- (ROTC ued on continpage 7). �F EATURES THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, Features Editor: Rico PaJmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com Nov 6,2013 General education courses aren't worthless 7 I nternship s howcases s cience c lass v alue see in chemistry and biology classes. These include peaksand troughs that show if Even just as interns, a lot of there are more or less white medical offices don't want to blood cells than normal. I hire students due to liability. When a doctor is considering to hire an intern they need to see that, for you, the practice is a passion. Also, it's a good idea to know a few things before walking into the job. Knowing how to use most of the blood work panel and urinary test machines is a definite appeal booster, esnterns also use the infapecially since some of these mous testing strips that were machines can be very comused in science classes since plex, and include key scienmiddle school to test pH baltific devices such as a cenance; the ones that made you trifuge or spectrophotometer afraid to drink lemonade be(a device which measures cause it was only a few measlight)--both are terms you'd ures away from battery acid. pick up in a science class. People think that some A commonly used piece of of their classes won't help equipment, the blood analy- them in the workforce. sis machine produces graphs As a veterinarian inresembling those you would tern it is likely that time BY CASEY C ARLSON STAFF WRITER will be spent working with the many pets brought in. Seeing tumor-like growths on a person's pet can be scary. Sometimes these ing week with a bulge on the cheekbone. During surgery it seemed that it could have been caused by an improper injection of shots. However, it soon became clear that the bulge was cancerous. Because it was caught early on, before it could affect surrounding cells, the dog made it out okay. In science classes you learn about these deformed cells and how they can grow and take over surrounding growths look much worse cells, but it's different seethan what is this case. One ing it in real life rather than dog came in with a large just pictures from a textbook. growth on the back of his The reality check is just head. The doctor thought it a part of the experience of was a severe tumor and de- working with a professional. cided to remove it that day. They can help you grow and Upon removing the bulge educate you on subjects that it was clear that it wasn't may not be covered enough cancerous due to the lack of in class, but learning the baspreading of the bulge on oth- sics beforehand could make er parts of the neck. A differ- the difference between landent dog came in the follow- ing that internship or not. W orking with a veterinarian has proven just how useful chemistry a nd b iology class can be. Faculty Profile Dr. Rajnandini Pillai B Y AMANDA L ENOX ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR Dr. Rajnandini Pillai is a leader and inspiration for College of Business Administration students both in and out of the classroom. She received her undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Chemistry but changed her career course when she earned her MBA from the University of Bombay. Dr. Pillai has always been passionate about studying leadership, so her master's thesis focused on the leadership styles of bank managers. She received a scholarship to attend the uni* versity at Buffalo, The State University of New York, where she obtained her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior. Professor Pillai explains her decision in choosing her field of study saying, "Ever since I was a teenager my mother exposed me to the autobiographies of great leaders.. .and so I read about Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Ghandi and Churchill. And one of the reasons why I'm so interested in charismatic leadership is because I always wanted to study leaders who made a difference, especially when a company or a country is in crisis and along comes this person that everybody looks up to." Professor Pillai was recommended by her advisor to Glen Brodowsky, fellow SUNY, Buffalo graduate and COBA faculty member, when CSUSM was looking for teachers to teach organizational behavior and leadership. (ROTC continued year graduation plan. Education comes before all else. "Students come first," said Captain Orezzoli. Cadets are involved in the community and provide their services helping the homeless, reading to students, assisting in other ROTC programs in elementary and high school grade levels, as well as carrying out duties in color guard and participating in various other events. Equal Opportunity and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response programs are taught quarterly through from page this course as well as the Army's standards of fitness. To enroll students can apply through the campus Veterans Center. Applications are processed through Vicky Hernandez and submitted to San Diego State University's Aztec Battalion. The program also upholds* a strong relationship with the campus Athletic Department, Pride Center, Gender Equity Center and the Veterans Service Center. For more information visit the campus Veterans Service Center in Craven Hall 3724. "We coach, teach and mentor cadets to become positive leaders and » members of society/ ~Captain Gino Orezzoli The California State University CSU SAN MARCOS "Try to take a business class if you can because you learn a lot of things about how to be an effective employee in an organization. - Dr. Rajnandini Pillai "I interviewed here, loVed the place, loved the fact that it was very entrepreneurial and it had miles to go in 1998," said Dr. Pillai. The courses she teaches at the undergraduate level include Leadership and Organizations and the popular course, In the Executives Chair. The class brings in a new CEO each week to talk to students about the "stories of their successes and failures." At the MBA level she teaches Leadership and Business Ethics. She also supervises Senior Experience teams. Dr. Pillai is also one of the co-founders of the Center for Leadership, Innovation and Mentorship Building (CLIMB). CLIMB is a resource "for both external and internal communities: students, faculty, administrators, staff, as well as the business community and other members of the community ." "I get to share my passion with my students. I hope in some way I can make a difference in students' lives," said Professor Pillai when asked what she likes most about teaching. She also loves meeting new students each semester and keeping in touch with them after they graduate. Dr. Pillai hopes that students "recognize that leaders have a major impact. And even if they cannot change the leaders that they currently have... they can go out and make a difference with the people that they lead in the future." 6). Thank you C SU S an M arcos for your warm welcome. I w as honored to meet the students, faculty and staff of this outstanding campus. You are an important part of our vital university system. I learned a great deal about the campus and the community. It is clear that C SU S an M arcos' students, faculty and staff are making a difference in the lives of many people. W hat you do every day matters. Despite the challenges w e face, our s uccesses will come with the work w e do together. I look forward to supporting your efforts and continuing to see and hear about your remarkable achievements. W arm regards, /¿Mtpúét' l^tJrfZ Timothy P. White, Chancellor �Autism Spectrum Disorder stereotyping Misconceptions breed negative effects BY CHELSEY NICOLE BROWN S TAFF W R I T E R Media representations of autism have led to issues with labelling, causing those with the condition to feel hurt and frustrated. We all remember the movie "Rain Man." It was the story of an autistic "savant" named Raymond who is Tom Cruise's character Charlie Babbitt's unknown brother. In the film, Raymond is incredibly gifted in "mental calculation," and can count literally hundreds of objects at once. This ability is extremely past the normal range of human men- tal calculation abilities. This film, while receiving rave reviews and nu- J merous awards from the box office, has created a horrendously invalid stereotype about people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) being savants. It has even gone so far as to be used as a short hand to refer to an individual with autism. Whenever I bring up that I have an ASD, nine times out of 10 the first thing someone says is "So you're like 'Rain Man,' right?" That's not to say that "Rain Man" was without its positives. The film did bring to light the abject failures of many public agencies to accommodate individuals with autism and make use of the skills they do have. What most people do not realize about autism is that it is a spectrum. Every single individual case of Autism, Asperger's syndrome and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified) is unique. Two or more individuals might have similar symptoms, but the degrees in which they affect each particular individual vary greatly. I am in firm belief that this film laid the groundwork for all modern forms of ignorance about ASDs. While this particular film's problem is different from most .modern forms, from it has stemmed a hydra of ignorance ranging from "People with autism are mentally retarded" to even accusing people with ASDs as being violent or prone to violence. For example, MSNBC's Joe Scarborough had accused the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter, Adam Lanza, on his show, "Morning Joe," of having a violent form of ASD despite the fact that Lanza didn't even have an autism disorder in the first place. The issue that myself and many other individuals with an ASD is the constant second-class status we are nearly forced to live under, whether it be directly or indirectly. We already have to deal with the innumerable and inevitable struggles that come with living with an ASD. The general public should not compound on it by treating us any differently than how they would treat neuro-typical people. Autism isn't a disease; it's not an illness. It cannot be cured, and nor do we want a cure regardless of what organizations like Autism Speaks have to say. We are people. We have the same thoughts, feelings and intelligence levels as you all do. We might be really good at something, we might not be. We are not what the media and popular culture have portrayed us as being. We deserve the same respect as everyone else, regardless of our status. « In unity we » remain. Group photo provided by the Kamalyan Alliance. Kamalyan Alliance's Friendship Games out to other ethnicities, open up their minds and come in STAFF WRITER one with one another. That is This past week, CSUSM's the whole purpose of FriendFilipino-American or- ship Games, which was celganization, Kamalyan Al- ebrated this year.on Oct. 26. liance, participated in an Once all of the schools adrenaline-charged, high- participating arrived at CSU spirited, S.P.U.F-tastic event Fullerton, where Friendship called Friendship Games, Games was held, all of the Friendship Games origi- schools immediately . begin nated in 1985 to help unify to show their S.P.U.F, meandifferent schools that had a ing SPIRIT, PRIDE, UNITY Filipino-American organiza- and FRIENDSHIP, towards tion. Over time, Friendship the other schools b y chanting Games developed impres- spiritedly, loudly, proudly, sively in size, including dif- creating the feeling of toferent UC and CSU cam- getherness with one another. puses north and south of In Friendship Games, California, and even cam- over 40 Filipino-American puses from Arizona and Ne- student organizations parvada. Friendship Games is ticipate in a friendly picniccelebrated at the end of Oc- like competition, and these tober, which is the Filipino- are not your average types American History Month of games. Games include and through this, we, as one, Alpine Green, The Nasty, celebrate the Filipino culture. Conveyer Belt, Ground As the years go on, Friend- Hog and Tidal Wave. Each ship Games has reached year a school is crowned out their hands to other eth- the first, second and third nicities. It not only uses this place of Friendship Games. event to help unify the FiliKamalayan Alliance, this pino community, but to reach year, dressed up uniformly as B Y B RANDO C ASINO the Green Ranger. In one of our chants, we say together as one, "we may be small, but size doesn't matter! WE MAY BE SMALL BUT SIZE DOESN'T MATTER!" over and over again until the other schools can hear our hearts roar. The reason why we say this is because Kamalayan Alliance, compared to the other schools, in size is small, but when it comes to the heart, pride and love that we have for one another, the other schools could not compete. Although our school did not come home with a trophy, the members of Kamalayan Alliance created a bond that is so strong, not even superman himself can break it. Kamalayan Alliance, a growing FilipinoAmerican organization, will continue to take part in this exhilarating, eye-opening event we call Friendship Games, represent our school, Cal State San Marcos, and show the Cougars will always be number one! C OUGAR C HRONICLE S T A F F Phone etiquette no-no's photographed by Noelle Friedberg. P lease p ut y our p hone a way Disruptive classroom behaviours or Proper classroom etiquette B Y N OELLE F RIEDBERG S TAFF W R I T E R Students using their phones during class lecture serve as distractions to those around them and as a thorn in their professors sides. We all know professors find it rude when we pay more attention to our cell phones in class than we do their lectures. So why do we do it? When we really think about it, I think most of us can admit that cell phone use in class has gotten a little out of hand. In any given class you only have to turn your attention to the girl sitting next to you to find her texting "Mi Amor." You only have to look up to see one of your fellow students Snapchatting a picture of the lecture to one of their friends. You only have to turn around to see the guy behind you scrolling through his Instagram. But is it really worth it? I for one find it hard to concentrate when the person in front of me is constantly on their phone and I'm sure I'm not alone in this. Professors even point out how annoyed it makes them. My marine biology professor is always calling people out for texting in the front row, and I have to agree with him that it's wrong. Focusing on your phone instead of what your professors are saying is basically communicating to them and the rest of the class that you really just don't care about what they have to say. And maybe you don't. But next time you're glued to your phone during class at least ask yourself, "Can it wait?" Because if it can, you should probably put your phone away. Instagram, Facebook and whoever you're texting at the moment will still be there when class is over. 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Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the C SUSM campus. JOIN OUR STAFF! Letters to the Editor should indude a first G RAVEN 3 5 0 0 and last name and should be under 300 words, T UESDAYS gar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 PM submitted via email. It is the policy of The C ou- - The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �Commentary: Benefits of lab-grown meat BY LAUREN H AMMOND OPINION EDITOR In the last issue of The Cougar Chronicle, Features Editor Rico Palmerin discussed the controversial nature of lab-grown meat. The CSUSM students and professors reviewed in the article suggested that this form of meat production was impractical and disgusting. Being a humanitarian, animal-rights advocate and having an organic, plantbased diet, I was thrilled t o learn of this innovation. I beg that the community begins to reevaluate current agricultural biochemical standards and consider the benefitsofproducinglabmeat. According to Dr. Robert Rider, CSUSM Economics Professor and Chair of the Economics Department, lab-grown meat will restrict US exports to outside coufitries. Professor Rider also examined the existing restrictions on meat exports, as many countries currently refuse North American meat due to our use of antibiotics in the breeding of animals and growing of crops. This should raise a red flag to American consumers. Why is it that other countries refuse the sale and consumption t>f genetically modified foods while American .consumption increases? Perhaps it is due to the irrefutable evidence of GMO's harmful effects. America, China and Canada have the highest amount of GMO productivity and consumption in the world. In a 2011 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, scientist Dr. Shiv Chopra revealed some of the devastating affects GMOs have had on human health. "Each year approximately 11 million Canadians suffer from food-borne disease (FBD). But there is more to FBD than food-borne infections. The Canadian food supply is now the most toxic on Earth, due to the indiscriminate use of hormones, antibiotics, and slaughterhouse waste, along with pesticides and pesticidedependent GMOs in food production. Sadly, the medical community is paying no attention to these causes of FBD [which] increase the incidence of cancer, dia- The carnivore vs. omnivore battle continues on and surpasses the stone age to evolve into vegan powers vs. mutant meat. Photo provided by Professor Linda Pershing. betes, hormone disruption, neurological, immunological and other metabolic disorders," Dr. Chopra stated. My initial suggestion would be to eradicate the exportation of meat and GMO productivity all together. The mass production of beef, in particular, has had a detrimental impact on the environment. Large-scale conversions of natural habitats to farmland have significantly contributed to the increase of harmful water pollution, soil degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. Health and economic issues could be resolved if production was grown organically and sold locally. I understand that this ideological approach is most likely inapplicable for the time being. US political heads have made it clear that the high economic income of meat and crop exportation is preferable to that of our country's health and I do not think that we will be seeing a change in views for quite some time. However, I do believe that supporting the advancement of lab-made meat-will lead to better economic and environmental sustainability. In the last issue, Palmerin discusses the inclination towards "natural" meat. His interview with fellow CSUSM student, Elizabeth Cruz, suggests that i f introduced to the possibility of lab-meat, the general public would probably prefer to consume traditional meat. It is important to highlight that the majority of the 270 lbs. of meat consumed by the average American each year is genetically modified. Meaning, the meat that is being consumed, in logical sense, is already lab produced! There is little difference between producing meat within a lab and injecting caged, terrorized beings with plump- ^ ing toxins for the pleasure of human consumption. When it comes to lab-made meat, the only differences that I concern myself with are the benefits that may arise. With further study it is hopeful that the lives of innocent animals will be spared, the whole of the environment will be bettered and the human community will stop being poisoned. �101 THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, Nov 6,2013 OPINION Applauding paws for improvement T aking t ime t o d e-stress Better food to be offered at the University Student Union Step by step directions t o help ease y our pain B Y SAIKA P ITRE STAFF W RITER. B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH STAFF WRITER While there are many wonderful attributes to our campus, it is quite widely perceived that the campus food is not one of them. The food on campus is not terrible but it's not considered to be top cuisine either. There have been quite a f ew complaints concerning the food quality and with the construction of the University Student Union, there are new high hopes for tasty food. According to the University Student Union website, it is said that there will be many new food restaurants in ^the much anticipated Student Union including Sub-Versions, WOW café, Wholly Habaneros, Jazzman's Café and Bakery and the very well known Panda Express. Along with many of my f ellow Cougars, I am quite excited to see that we will be able to add food variety and Art work of anticipated appearance of the University Student Union provided on the campus web site at http://www.csusm.edu/pdc/gaIlery/University%20Student%20Union/25.USU_Photo%20GaIleiy.html additional comfort and convenience to our well deserving campus. Not only will we have the five restaurants that were previously stated, but we will also have a new convenience store that will feature a Jamba ToGo! The establishment of the new University Student Union, which is to open in January, will be the perfect \yay for students to kick off the New Year. Whether it be before, after or in between classes, students will be able to have a fresh and exciting place to gather and socialize with other campus Cougars and maybe even meet new friends to add to your Cougar pack! Either way, when making your first venture through the grasses to ¿he Student Union, you can have comfort in knowing that after completely foraging through the floors of the building, you and your pack can rest your paws and feast in victory with higher quality dining. . Slow Medicine approach to healthcare S U P P O R T I N G DUR C O M M U N I T Y ' S BY LISSETTE N UNEZ STAFF WRITER CSUSM welcomed a guest speaker, Dr. Dennis McCullough, a physician and geriatrician who has brought a compassionate approach to caring for the elders. McCullough visited campus on Oct. 23 and educated students about his ideas. Dr. McCullough's approach . begins with what he identifies as Slow Medicine, a paradigm for partnerships between elders and their loved ones who care for them. Moreover, it is a philosophy and set of practices for approaching your life as you age in relationship , with the health problems that come along in due time. Differing from other healthcare systems, Slow Medicine was strictly developed through the beliefs and ideas brought by older people on how elders should be cared for. Slow Medicine combines an understanding coming from gerontology, which is the boarder study of how older people are in- the world, along with study with their psychology, sociology, family relationships, economics and geriatrics; the study of health problems in order people. What Dr. McCullough hopes to bring is a connection with Slow Medicine and Palliative Care in our healthcare system. Palliative Care is a ELDERS care system for those who are diagnosed with a chronic illness. This form of care centers on the needs of the person and focuses on their quality of life, regardless of age. What Slow Medicine and Palliative Care share is a focus on the individual, an engagement of the family and also on the whole person. The only difference is that Palliative Care is a form of healthcare that focuses on people with a chronic disease, whereas Slow Medicine focuses just on the elderly. Slow Medicine demonstrates the most supportive approach when dealing with the care for our elders because as McCullough e xplains, "slow medicine brings G^nd Opening Specia Experience the ancient art of sugaring bait* remova Visit o ur new campus-close salon in San Eli jo Hills roe t hese amazing specials o n M y-sugaring t reatments: • Brazilian - (30 I O ther services - 50% off! % appointment, new clients only, discount limited t o one treatment area, offer exp 11/50/2013 Sugar San. Piego 1 4 San Elijo Road North 20 San Marcos (760)798-2812 •sugawndiego.com . Your heart is racing, you're sweating, mentally paralyzed and not getting a lot of sleep. If you're a student, chances are you've experienced all o f these conditions at some point in your life. These are symptoms o f stress; ah, y es, a college student's best friend. Stress will just sit there and annoy your brains out, reminding you of all you need to get done for all your classes. It will remind you of that party you'll miss and, because you'll miss the party, you'll miss the chance to find a boyfriend or girlfriend, and then you'll be lonely while all the other college students have... STOP STOP STOP!!! You're killing me, here! And you have just witnessed stress in action. Of course, succumbing to mental paralysis will only make things worse, s o if you are feeling anxious you should probably do something to help de-stress. I have a f ew recommendations for those who are suffering with the pressures of school, work Photo by Lauren Hammond. breathing. During periods of stress people often take faster and more shallow breaths. Slowing down and breathing deeply can help calm you, and that's a nice way to start combating stress. Organize yourself and prioritize. If you're overwhelmed with school, work and other stuff life can dish out to you, this is a must. Without straight priorities, everything can become a mess. I suggest starting out by making a small list of what's most important in your life. Following up on that, figure out what on that list is most urgent, and get that done first. That should take a load off your mind. You could spend some time meditating or if you enjoy yoga, you could probably use some of its techniques. If you like music, put on some relaxing music so you can tune out of the world for a little bit. Once you unplug, you'll be refreshed and ready to roll! and social lives. BREATHE. Well, no kidding. Who wouldn't breathe? We have t o breathe to live. N o, what I mean is "breathe deeply." 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Or like trill for you. The idea behind the music and trap music. I am madness was as an inspiring also getting into country mufashion designer and college sic, which is kind of a juxtastudent with a war in mind, position, but I think someI consistently look at street body who is really interested style blogs, fashion runway in music and what it can do and looking more on Tumblr. for you, is somebody who is I am putting myself out interested in all types of genthere, taking "Outfit of the res of music not just one." That is a great point Day" (OOTD) photos of people out and about on and I agree with you. So if you don't mind campus. I will compliment me asking, what are their outfits, and ask them you wearing today? what are they wearing and "Today I am wearing cama few interview questions. First, one consistent ques- ouflage print pants from Nortion I will always ask is dstrom, military style black what kind of music they boots with gold studs by are currently listening to. Steve Maden, a regular cotI will ask them what five ton beige colored cardigan songs they are currently ob- with a black racer tank top sessed with, and develop and I am wearing a gold-aca little playlist and put it cented Michael Kors watch." actually a Hollister bracelet with some beads on it, and it's white, so it doesn't outdo everything, and It goes with my nails. I have French tips also. I am also wearing a Mossimo sweater. So it's very cheap and inexpensive, so which is great for col- * lege students and it's very fashionable. I paired it with a red scarf, and a red beanie, which is really warm, and the colors are very neutral, especially for the fall season." BY A LEX MARAVILLAS KYLE The fashionista's rocking their wear at CSUSM. Be fashion proud Cougars. Photos by Alex Maravillas. I love it!! So any other words you would like to share with "Stres$$ed. Depre$$ed. But Well Dre$$ed."? "I think everybody should research different styles and stay up with current trends, not only just to be cool or fashionable but because that allows everybody to send a message to whoever you see on the street and it just really allows you to bring your personality out to the world." DANNEN Nice to meet you! So my first question is, what kind of music do you listen to? "I listen to all kinds of music. I don't usually typically listen to scream-o or death metal, but I am into country, classical, Spanish music, as well as hip-hop and RNB. And I also love rap. I had like a rap phase, like five years in my life where I listened to nothing but rap." Metoo! Iamstillinthatphase. "I'm just always between everything. It depends on my mood or day. If I nefed something upbeat, or I might lis- ten to something romantic or I might listen to pop. If I have down time, I'll listen to classical or when I have downtime with a relationship, I'll listen to country." Okay, so my next question is what are you wearing today? "Today, I am wearing Aztec-sandals. They are a little bit brown. Also I am wearing a citizen watch that is eco-friendly just because I don't want batteries in a watch, also I think batteries are bad for the environment. The bracelet, I am wearing is Hello, I am going to ask you a few questions, and my first question is what kind of music do you listen to? "The type of music, I listen to is generally hip-hop, and I love underground music too. I also listen to all * < r types of music. I listen to country, alternative, electro, folk, and indie. Those re are the main ones I listen to." Nice! So my next question will be, what are you wearing today? "I am wearing some Vans O .T.W. high tops, some active jeans, some type of gray long sleeve, and an H&M green jacket with my Casio black watch and Rayban glasses." 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Performances will be held Nov. 22 and 23. Campus bomb-sniffer retires C rime-fighting K -9 h onored b y u niversity B Y ELIZABETH C RUZ STAFF WRITER CSUSM*s very first b omb-sniffing K -9 retired a fter three years of service last w eek with a ceremonial salute. O n Tuesday, Nov. 1 2,UPD honored Vince, a black Labrador. Vince w as trained as an Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) dog and was the only police K-9-with this skill in North County. This made h im a constant resource f or reports of suspicious packages. He was not - trained to bite and, according to his handler, Sgt. Derouin, Vince " does not have a mean bone in his body." Having experienced his ' p layful and energetic demeanor, it is;easy t o see why Vince was a f avorite t o t he C SUSM community. Vince r oamed the c ampus during h is 12 h our s hifts making appearances f or students and w orking his u sual r ounds t o m ake sure t he c ampus w as a s afe p lace f or everyone, Vince a lso helped our ^ ~ jf Wi ^ M v M i : S ( \ II ^'¿f^f^^V*, </' f r r ^ ^ ^ i l M P i ^ W ; C 'V- ; 3 • i ;' : ' ;; % • •.. ~ • ' j ^ ' s T &^ v^ ^"-' :. •:^' 3 - - ' S ; / . jA .i^C^"f^..i'1' ? ^ ^ . :'>/(. -'v •.[ ^ K ^ ^ ^ '^^• JW ^ -"Pt^Avv1 "^¿Sv /v^-^^w ' fc^' f A j C Our dedicated quadruped in front of the Kellogg Librafy. https://csusm.box.com/sAa9n68sf4hcwqy6mksb9 county b y working Charger games at Qualcomm Stad ium, Comicon at the San Photograph - ^ - ^ r O is part o f a series created by Christine Vaughan. This album can be viewed at .~ Diego Convention Cen- R a t i o n s f or young students, ter and also attended local Some groups raise concern schools to p erform demon- as t o the humaneness of work- »it i- j mg animals like police dogs. . " How happy would your dog b e, if h e got t o go to work with you every d ay?" Sgt. Ray Derouin said. Vince worked f rom the age of about f our and a half years old and was retired approximately a year early due t o hip dysplasia: a genetic disease commonly seen in his breed. Though Vince could continue t o work with the aid of pain medications, V P Hawk and Chief McManus with U PD have decided that Vince has fulfilled his duties as a pplice K -9, and the rest of his years should b e spent chasing tennis balls and being a regular d og. He w ill now J ive o ut the re^SlW iiis day a a Auully pci with another C SUSM police officer, Tony Maraschiello. T he K -9 pilot program was deemed very successful, and with Vince's help our school earned the title of the safest public university in California two years in a row. CSUSM does plan on obtaining another E OD d og, there will most likely b e a delay until sometime in May or June because x>f budget and staffing related issues. G uilty p lea i n ' sexploitation' c ase C SUSM s tudent c onfesses t o h acking a llegations B Y KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF T he C SUSM student arrested last month f or allegedly hacking into the webcams and computers of women around the world including Miss Teen U SA - pleaded guilty to the crimes in an Orange County, courtroom last week. Jared James Abrahams , 19, of Temecula, pleaded guilty to three counts of extortion and one count of unauthorized computer access in a U.S. District Court in Santa Ana on Nov. 12. He could face up to 11 years in prison. In a brief interview with The Cougar Chronicle on Nov. Dec 4,2013 i 8, an F BI official said Abrahams will remain on bond until h e f aces sentencing, which is scheduled f or March 17. Abrahams admitted t o gaining unauthorized access t o multiple w omen's computers and infecting their computers with malware. He hacked their online accounts t o extort them into sending naked photos and v ideo, threatening to post those photos online unless his victims agreed t o a five-minute Skype session with him, according t o a j oint statement by the F BI and U.S. A ttorney's O ffice. The suspect's victims allegedly included women f rom all over the w orld, including Southern C alifornia, C anada, Russia- and I reland. According t o the F BI, these victims included Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf, formerly of Temecula, and one minor. While it has been widely reported that Abrahams is a computer science m ajor, C SUSM university officials confirmed last month that h e is actually a second-year psychology m ajor. The university's policy involving students w ho have been arrested f or crimes is handled by the O ffice of the Dean of Students. For extended coverage of the case and information on how you can protect yourself f rom d ifferent f orms of h acking, visit our w eb site at w ww.csusmchronicle . com. Defiled spirits of women defaced through abuse and invasion of privacy. Photo by Anne Hall. �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV 20,2013 N EWS U nusual c lasses b eat boring o nes A RTS 1 7 7 - RECORDING STUDIO Registration ( scmn d a w f or r eservation m stwrnom«y for Spring B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Here it is again - as students are edging ever closer to finals, it is also time to sign up for winter and ¡spring classes. Students are painstakingly scurrying to pick the right classes, despite approaching finals. For many of us, crafting a schedule is an added annoyance to the combination of studying for finals and other important responsibilities. "I hate how they have us signing up before finals, it is super stressful! I am more excited for graduating than for next semester," CSUSM student, Stephanie Borders, said. Other students expressed excitement for choosing new classes, but were still stressed by small selections. " I'm very excited f or next semester, school and signing up f or classes has always been very intense and fast paced, but I always get excited to see what classes will soon be available. I wish there . were more options!" CSUSM student Kristin Bebout said. 2013 underway Most students are struggling to make their schedules fulfill both general education and major requirements. Many of them are also trying to make a schedule that will give them adequate time for the rest of their lives: work, study time, friends, family and sleep. But there are a whole host of unusual sounding classes which many may not know about. The following are just a few noticeable options that can be found while searching the class schedule. ENTR 320, taught by Bennett Cherry, is titled "Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship" and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at both 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. A bit of an enigma, LTWR 107 is taught by " Staff' and is simply titled "Humor." It meets at 1 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Other artistic pursuits include MUSC 395 and VSAR 110. Described as "Intro to Sculpture," VSAR 110 meets on Fridays at noon taught by David Avalos or 2 p.m. taught by "Staff." Titled "Javanese Gamelan Ensemble," MUSC 395 meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. and is taught by "staff." Some music classes feature studio recording segments and give students an opportunity to utilize the on-campus recording studio. Recently a student in passing said how the recording studio is "really good and has great sound equipment," as well as how he was going to use it while he was a student here. Visual and Performing Arts classes also often give students access to a long list of creative resources students may not have at home. These range from a black-box theatre and art gallery to studios and digital media labs. A class near and dear to The Cougar Chronicle's heart, VPA 495 is called "Internship" and provides journalistic knowledge from an academic advisor from The Union Tribune. Students can take it as VPA 495A which counts for 1 unit, or VPA 495C which counts for 3 units. This allows students, with busy schedules to have more ease in fitting in the course. It meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a m . and is open to all interested in journalism, regardless of major. To get the Various courses for visual and performing arts are being offered over the spring semester at the main campus. This is one example. Visit MyCSUSM to enroll. permission code necessary to register, email csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com. Though a lack of available classes, finals and a long list of requirements are frustrating, students may have a chance to try something different. T ry«to take advantage of credit difficulties which sometimes make for a less than desirable schedule and consider looking for an elective to create a better schedule. Under "Additional Search Criteria" one can specify times and days they would like to go to class with a few simple mouse clicks. On limits for course registration, the CSUSM website says that "undergraduate students will be allowed to register for up to 17 units and to waitlist for no more than 10 units for the Spring 2014 semester." Sometimes, it is good to have a bit of diversity built into a. busy schedule, since this helps build well-rounded students. For those trying to get through school quickly, it may seem difficult to add more classes for f un, but it is definitely worth the time. Registration for winter intersession began NoVi 4 and early registration started Nov. 14. Booze banned on Oceanside Coaster B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR °oa~ mm Master of Social Work a d n Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. Master of Social Work • Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area • Integration of faith and social work practice • Full-time and part-time options For more information, visit apu.edu/msw/. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy • Alignment with current California licensure requirements • Professionally active faculty who teachfrompersonal experience • A curriculum that integrates spirituality and values • A blend of the theoretical and practical elements of psychology For more information, visit apu.edu/mft/. A AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 • Recently, the Coaster's leadership proposed banning booze among riders. While that ban has been withdrawn, drinking on the •A9' 49 Amtrak trains have been restricted after 9 p.m. since 2009. The proposed and couched ban is one move in a long history of San Diego's aversion to booze in its public spaces. Many riders, who may be coming fronrwork or school, like to unwind while ? riding with a beer or wine. Some people have argued that since those riding the train are using public transportation and not driving, they are not being reckless or technically driving intoxicated. "The Coaster is one of the region's few public-transit serviqes that permit alcohol consumption. Open alcohol containers are banned on all of San Diego County's trolleys and buses, as well as on the Sprinter light rail that travels between Oceanside and Escondido," Chris Nichols of The Union Tribune said. The Oceanside ban would have taken effect Nov. 21 when the North County Transit District's board of directors had scheduled to evaluate it, due to an increase in complaints about obnoxious drunken passengers. Oceanside Coaster making its last evening stop. Image by William Walbourne. The district spokeswoman, Deborah Castillo, cites the withdrawal as being because of a recent backlash against Jhe ban that has surfaced since the it was proposed. Previous bans began early with Prohibition affecting the nation from 1920 to 1933. Beer, wine and liquor were made illegal except f or medicinal uses by hospitals and medical officials. It was mandated by thè 18 th Amendment {enacted in 1920), which was made possible by the Volstead Act (1919). The 21st Amendment would repeal the 18th in 1933. In the 1970s, most CA beach communities banned alcohol on the shore. It took San Diego until 2008 to do this, shattering a link between these luxurious beaches and the image of a vacationer with a cocktail. The ban had been voted on after a series of complaints about disruptive drinkers and solidified with Labor Day riots on Pacific Beach that elicited riot gear and pepper spray from officers of the peace. This furthered the resolve of ban proponent Kevin Faulconer. "Under no circumstances is it ever OK to have that environment happening . . . We have an obligation to protect people at the beach, and what happened on the beach was not safe," Faulconer said. In 2010, the booze ban extended from beaches to the bays themselves. Protests ensued into Mission Bay, in an innertube-assisted 'floatopia' leading up to the ban's enactment. Self-checkout for alcohol was banned in 2011 and went into effect Jan. 1, 2012. It was part of an effort to prevent sales to minors. Temperance, prohibition, beaches, bays and grocery stores appear to be the movements leading up to the proposed booze ban on the Coaster. There may be little connection, other than the land they occur on, which is California public space. For now, a total ban has been put aside on certain transit c a r s , but riders stffl can't drink before 9 p.m. �Sports Editor: ' JustinDonner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Cougars prowl into Kansas Cross country teams will be well represented in Nationals Get Out! Upcoming fun 5Ks San Diego Electric Run lights up the night B Y CORRINA B ABIASH-CLARK STAFF WRITER B Y A LISON SEAGLE SPÒRTS COLUMNIST Members f rom the GSUSM m en's and women's cross country teams are heading to Lewiston, Kansas f or the NAIA National Championships. The m en's and women's cross country teams are currently ranked N o. 7 and 5 respectively. They are looking to make a strong showing at the upcoming National Championship m eet, which takes place on Nov. 23. The teams are hard at work a fter their impressive showing at the recent A ll All-Conference Championships. Held at CSUSM this past weekend, the N o. 12 ranked m en's team finished first. In doing so, they beat the higher ranked team f rom British Columbia. The women finished second behind defending champs and the current N o. 1 ranked British Columbia team. Head coach Steven Scott was more than ecstatic with both teams' performances. "It went as good as I could Cross Country team showing great enthusiasm. Photograph by Corrina Babiash-Clark. have hoped. I wanted to have a good showing to prepare us f or nationals and o ur top four women did outstanding," Scott said. "On the m en's sidey they showed so much heart. They wanted it so bad; they were willing to run themselves to complete exhaustion to win that conference championship." A combined 20 male and female cross country team members will travel to Kansas f or the upcoming National meet. However, only 14 will actually compete. "Anything can happen. I think we have the mak- ings of a team that can be on the podium but everyone is going t o have to be on that day," said Scott. According to Scott, Nationals is a completely different atmosphere with 310 people on the line at the start of the race . The whole race is won or lorst in the first mile. Over the next two weeks, the team will focus on maintaining their fitness and staying relaxed in order to keep pressure at a minimum. Beyond Nationals, the cross country teams will have many of their top runners returning next year. If only one word could be used to sum up the experience of the San Diego Electric Run 5K, it would be energy. After the sun set, the party got started down at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Saturday, Nov. 9. The lights and jams of the San Diego Electric Run filled the air. Over 5,000 people packed the chute to start the 5K. It looked more like a dance club than a starting line. Runners and walkers waited in anticipation as the DJ blasted some grooves. Finally the countdown came, and the first wave of runners were off down the course. It was lined with lights, amps and enthusiastic volunteers. The course wound its way through s ev-' eral different themed areas and eventually made its way to the finish party, where there were more lights, music, a stage and refreshments. With the holidays approaching, it is the time of Having f un at the Electric Run. Photo by Alison Seagle. year when the silly and f un 5Ks start to happen. On Thanksgiving, Oceanside will be having their annual Turkey Trot out by the pier. It's a satisfying way to work up a sweat and earn that extra piece of pumpkin pie. On Nov. 30, the Ugly Sweater Run will be held down in San Diego at the Naval Training Center. Participants of this race will receive a knit hat and all of the hot chocolate they could hope to drink. Run or Dye will also be having an encore event in San Diego, Dec. 14, and this timé it will be Christmas style. As they say on their website, "you can get festive, give to those in need and stay fit during a season of never-ending treats. Join THE holiday party of the year." You may have missed out on the Electric Run, but there is still more fitness f un to come. Fitness & Health College students misled with hookah A d eeper l ook i nto t obacco t r e n d B Y RACHEL GALLEGO HEALTH COLLUMNIST Water-pipe smoking, also known as hookah, has become increasingly popular amoi\g college students due to f alse beliefs. Through research and evidence, hookah has been shown to pose many h armful health effects and is not a safer alternative t o cigarette smoking. According t o the Journal qf American College Health, many college students believe that hookah contains less nicotine and is less addictive. In reality there have been reports of tobacco Hookah has also become integrated into the social scene due to the increase in hookah bars. Many people believe that hookah is more socially acceptable than cigdependence. This includes arette smoking. In some cascravings and repeated at- es, athletics are more against tempts to quit. The tobacco cigarette smoking and not in hookah smoke is no less necessarily hookah smokharmful than that of cigarette ing. However, it has been smoking, and the water does- shown that hookah smoking cardiovascular not filter out the toxic ingredi- decreases ents. Hookah smoke includes functioning and could potar, carbon monoxide, heavy tentially affect performance. Despite the belief that metals and carcinogens. Hookah smoking -has been hookah smoking is safassociated with increased er, it has many associathealth risks such as lung ed health risks that are and oral cancer, heart dis- quite startling and should ease and infectious diseases. be considered when used. F all p rovides o ptimistic o utlook Some key players have stepped up for baseball team B Y SHAINA PARDO STAFF WRITER The Cougars averaged 35-12 last season and won the A ll tournament in Georgia, but unfortunately did not have the best of luck at the national tournament. Coach Pugh feels that there are some key factors to help them get back to nationals this year. "Our team looks good so far. We have strong pitching and competitive new players who are hungry f or success," said Pugh. There are a few players who will step up into key roles. Tyler Bernard, who is a senior this year, is a shortstop f or the Cougars. He was A ll first team, led the team with 131 assists, 47 runs and was ranked No. 22 in NAIA in runs scored per game in the 2012 season. Kyle Kuck, who is also a senior this year, started 35 of 36 games. As a freshman, Brandon Bentson was named A ll all team and led the Cougars with 59 hits. He also has a .349 batting average, recorded 9 doubles, a pair of homeruns and 36 RBIs. The Cougars are looking forward to a competitive season. Fans in an uproar as the team rocks the house. Photo by Anderson Gould, of the athletic department. Visit www.csusmc6ugars.com for more. C ougars t hrill s old-out c rowd M en's basketball team improves to 4-Q on the season B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORT$ EDITOR The seats surrounding. the court rumbled as a packed house came out to cheer on the men's basketball team against Daemen College Saturday night. It was the headliner f or CSUSM's homecoming week, and the team did not disappoint. The Cougars maintained a healthy lead throughout the game. With 9:05 to play in the second quarter, CSUSM had a commanding 28 point lead. The Wildcats did not go down without a fight, and they closed the gap before Macias and the entire team losing to the Cougars 88-74. seem to mirror the energy Four of the Cougars start- and enthusiasm that Coach ers scored in the double Saia brings to the court. The Cougars let time run digits. Malcolm Lemmons out on the clock during their led the Cougars with 20 points. Lemmons poured last possession a nd the Couin a few key shots f rom be- gar faithful erupted in the hind the arc that sent the MiraCosta gymnasium. A fstudent section to their feet. ter the game, the team went D 'End Parker played well over to personally thank both offensively and defen- their fans in the student sively, finishing the game section. Both the players with 14 points and 6 steals. and students celebrated the Bobby Macias was big off win together as the Cougars the bench and scored 15 f or move to 4-0 on the season. the Cougars in 25 minutes This is the first of of game play. The 5 '11" se- many showings of Sanior drives the lane in a way ia's class-act team to the that leaves you feeling he is home crowd this year. a foot taller than he really is. �/ Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOV 20,2013 FEATURES Hey peeps! The name's Small. I am a «yfsiraj student. I will be appearing in the "Life of a Nursing Student* comic strip series from now Stay tuned for the next release! The Global Business Management Group participating in the latest International Travel Study. Photo provided by Professor Klaus Schiyen. Cartoon courtesy of Kate Chillanonda, with the Nursing Department on campus. Going global creates future leaders B Y KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students that are seeking to expand their horizons and dive into new cultures feel right at home in Global Business Management. GBM is designed f or students that want to build a career in business with a global perspective. Students can either go down the marketing or entrepreneurship track, f or w hidi they anust do foreign study or work experience. One of the most fascinating aspects about GBM is the XptUJCcaatfJ-. Stiidj¿ prograniii o i^rea ^ftrough ttìe class GBM 440 C . Taking place this year f rom May 19 to June 3, the course is a hands-on experience where students travel through Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France during the summer. Here they visit companies like Axel Springer, Hewlett-Packard and Mercedes-Benz f or a tour and to learn how they operate. Students will also be sitting in and partiçipating in clas&ooms in schools like Freîe University Berlin, University of Zurich and University of Constance. •A This trio is a uniaue combinâtiôn of foreign classrooms and behind the scenes of bigname companies. The trip's faculty leader, Professor Klaus Schryen, asserts that the experience allows students to understand the world on a broader scale. Spending time abroad, understanding other cultures and networking with people in other countries allows students to truly understand what 'global' business means. "The trip shows them how people operate in different parts of the world and how internships work abroad. Students learn how to apply the theoretical to the practical. The worlcl's Veterans Center Groundbreaking BYANNEHALL . DESIGN EDITOR Government officials, supporters of CSUSM and many Veterans attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Veterans Center's new "Smart House" to extend their appreciation and support. Many look forward to this generous contribution being made to the campus, as well as what this new building is going to offer. The Smart House will provide greater opportunities f or students, plans f or development include features that concentrate on resources and functionality. The building will have an office space, conference room, a kitchen area, lounge and event space. The groundbreaking was held on Nov. 8, and the new facility will be open f or occupancy in Fall 2014. Speaking on behalf of the student veteran community, Kinesiology major and Navy veteran Gregg Snowden noted that without a veteran friendly organization like the one at CSUSM, we would have a more difficult time accomplishing our goals. The Veterans Center does so much to help the one out of 10 students who are active duty, veterans and dependents. "Cal State being such a friendly veterans organization was the reason I am able to-graduate in December and move through my education program so quickly. The staff of the Veterans Center really provides a great service that does not get published," Snowden said. The facility was donated by the Stevens Institute of Technology f rom Hobokeri, New Jersey. President Haynes voiced her enthusiasm in receiving this honored gift and stated how much she looks forward to the newfound relationship between the Cougars and Stevens Institute. Groundbreaking honors were given to the participants of the planning and development of the facility transaction. Photo by Anne Hall. "Going on the trip opened economies are not isolated, and each one affects up my eyes as far as the the world," Schryen said. business aspect and learnIn preparation f or the trip, ing about myself. The comstudents attend a class in panies we went to were April so that they can be- very well planned out and gin researching the com- informative. You could use panies and places they will this rip as a section withbe going to. The sessions in your resume that also will occur on four Fri- looks good to employers. days f or five hours each. I highly suggest it and that Students have met through- you take the opportunity out the semester with Profes- to travel abroad," CSUSM sor Schryen and others that senior Girard Evalle said. Other students that ^had hav£ signed up f or the trip to l e^lliore.abQUt tfie trip and gon£ on t he trip ft-jfrevtetos receive the f ull itinerary. T he " years echoed s Milar senlast" info session will occur timents. They shared how trip pushedtthem^gptigf frqj&d&mB^J-p&aa. o aThurs- 1 T 07? Ihelr comfort i bne, taught them to be flexible, provided them with real-life skills and allowed them to network with big-name companies. One student mentioned that she even secured an internship out of the trip. To be eligible f or the trip, students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, have upper-division class level standing and completed Pre-Business Core. Space is limited. For more i nfo, contact Professor Schyren atkschryen@csusm.edu. What b eing ' w h i t e ' m eans Whiteness Forum e xplores s ocietal norms B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF White mythologies and ideologies are prevalent characteristics of society that the 'Whiteness Forum' has been educating the public about f or the past decade. The forum serves as an interactive opportunity w here in the course are required students teach what they to write an analysis paper, have learned and researched conceptual project overview in Class to their peers. In and self/group assessments the - course Communicating in order to develop their Whiteness (COMM 454), group's plans f or the forum. Dr. Dreama Moon is the students explore the way powerhouse behind The that white domination, supremacy and privilege affect Whiteness Forum, simultapeople from all walks of life. neously teaching COMM Students research a wide 454 and putting the event tovariety of the ways that gether for the past 10 years. whiteness affects society. As the woman behind the Past projects have investi- scenes, she has found that gated social policy like No challenging students to take Child L eft Behind, repre- t he forefront in the discussentation in media forms sion i s what makes the f olike television and film, rum and class so successful. "The Whiteness Forum parenting, social media, sororities/fraternities. Students gives students confidence have also researched reli- in their abilities to teach on gion, Islamophobia, college the subject. It teaches them admission, sports and hir- to think on their feet and ing practices in restaurants. tailor their responses to that After evaluating various particular situation or family aspects of society through they are talking to [or about], an anti-racist lens f or a se- since i t's never one answer mester, the class leads up fits all," Dr. Moon said. The projects are on disto students becoming the teachers. Those enrolled play f or the campus and Photo of last year's event courtesy of laprensa-sandiego.org community in "science fair" style. Students create poster boards and interactive games geared to get people talking. "We want to involve the outside community, as well as include students and professors on campus. What w e're really hoping to have is a conversation with the audience," Dr. Moon said. "This experience gives students the opportunity to be on a semiequal playing field with their professors because they are t eaching' them things that they might not know about." The Project Viewing for The Whiteness Forum will take place f rom noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 5 in Commons 206. In celebration of the tenth year anniversary, there will also be a panel entitled Conversation With Scholars: "Color Blindness and the Post-Racism Era: The Continuing (In) Significance of Race" from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Arts 240. �Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com F* CALM-ing down textbook costs for students Dr. Natalie Wilsbn, said. Being disinclined or unable to purchase a textbook because of costs is a sad reCougars Affordable. ality f or CSUSM students. Learning Materials Proj- According to C ALM's webect (CALM) works hard site, "as many as 7 out of evto reduce textbook costs ery 10 students d on't buy a for CSUSM students. required text due to the cost. " Without access to the Most students are familiar with the textbook scramble required course material at the start of each semester students are not only being and the pain that comes with cheated of a fulfilling edspending hundreds of dollars ucation, but also increase for short-lived resources. their risk of falling behind Thankfully, the CALM or dropping the course. project was created by teach- CALM's website shares ers for students in response that "textbook costs are citto rising textbook costs. ed as one of the top two "The aim of the project is reasons students drop out." CALM combats these stato produce a groundswell of actions across the five tistics by raising awareness colleges here at CSUSM so among faculty about the that keeping material costs burden of textbook costs on as low as possible without students and the benefits of comprising quality becomes using cheaper alternatives. a campus-wide practice," CALM emphasizes open edproject liaison, and LTWR ucational resources (OER) as and WMST professor, a primary means f or teachB Y RICO PALMERIN FEATURES EDITOR 11» ^"u^m'^sM The cost of books eat up student funds to purchase food and other life necessities. Photo by Rico Palmerin. "The cost of a textbook should not keep a student from taking a class they need or want to take, or, just as bad, preventing their success in a course because they can't afford the needed materials. Our students deserve the best education we can give them" -- Dr. Natalie Wilson ers to avoid costly textbooks in their courses. These resources are educational materials that are not privately licensed, which means that teachers are f ree to modify these resources to better suit their course and even make copies f or students. "[Teachers] were also unaware of the cumulative cost f or students in specific majors, and many faculty [members] are now looking f or ways they can work together to reduce this cost within their disciplines," a member of the Instructional Development Staff (IDS) on campus, Susan Wilson, said. Closing the gap between teachers' awareness about textbook costs and students' frustration with rising costs is essential to CALM's" mission. But teachers are not alone in this fight against unnecessary spending; students can help too. CALM advises students to check out and promote CALM's website, http:// ww w.csusm . edu/ids/calm/. There are also other ways that students can get involved. "Talk to their professors about the impact of expensive textbooks, and their preferred instructional materials delivery methods, Share with their instructor and other students the lower-cost sources they have found online," S. Wilson said. CALM's website is f ull of statistics on textbook costs f or students, as well as advice f or obtaining cheaper alternatives. Students interested in lowering textbook costs should check out the website, and email CALM about personal experiences about the struggle to afford textbooks. CALM can be reached at calm@csusm.edu. Faculty Profile Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi 200), Physical Education and Health Education (P.E. 203) and Exercise Nutrition (Kinesiology 336). She also teaches at the Temecula campus eVefy f&ll semester. B Y AMANDA LENOX EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Kinesiology professor Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi encourages students to outreach and be advocates for their own health. When Professor de Ghetaldi attended a state convention in her field she met Dr. Ash Hayes, the recipient of . a prestigious award. After introducing herself to Hayes, he asked f or her business^ card and the next day she received a call f rom CSUSM to interview f or a position, Professor de Ghetaldi describes herself as a "people person." She believes thtft "there is a one-degree of connectedness between all of us" and "that if you take the time to know someone, you will find something connecting you to them." Currently, Dr. de Ghetaldi is looking into and researching student f ood insecurities. She, along with her Kinesiology Majors Club students, distribute food every second and fourth week of the month. In the past year alone, they have given over 45,000 pounds of f resh fruit and vegetables to students and the San Marcos community. "1 in 5 adults in North County and 1 in 4 children have hunger insecurities," explained de Ghetaldi. She hopes to see the CSUSM f ood distribution become a model f or all of the Cal State systems. When asked what she likes most about teaching she said, " I'm still learning, I learn f rom my students" and " I'm honored to be a part of their education." Photos by Anne Hall. She believes that teaching is the most honorable profession because i t creates a ripple effect. She emphasizes that "whether it's a child or a college student, your ability to learn is directly related to your own health and wellness." When students take her classes she wants the students to "continue to love to learn." In teaching health and wellness she hopes "individuals understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle." Dr. de Ghetaldi received her undergraduate degree and teaching credential, in K-12 Physical Education, at Cal State Chico. She received her Master's degree at the University of Oregon where she studied Kinesiology, Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. After, she went to the University of Arizona f or her post-Master's work in Exercise Physiology. She later moved to Colorado where she taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder f or almost 20 years in Kinesiology and Education. She received her doctoral degree at the University of Northern Colorado in Education. At CSUSM, she usually teaches Health and Drug Education (Kinesiology 405), Personal Health and Wellness (Health Science �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Giving thanks this holiday season Professors should follow their syllabus Reflecting on what is most important to us B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH B Y NOELLE FRIEDBERG STAFF WRITER Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to reflect on'what we are thankful for. I f or one am grateful f or my education. Education has molded and shaped-all of us into the people we are today. School is something that most students take for granted because it is so time-consuming and requires so many hours of hard work. Some also feel the privilege of an education is a basic right, but in reality we are extremely lucky compared to others. The United States is one of the top ten most educated countries in the world. We should feel fortunate to call this place our home. I know it is easy to think of school as a chore, but it is also such a blessing. One of the main reasons we are who we are today is because of the teachers who have poured their knowledge into our lives, all of the time we spent learning to read and write and because of all of our crazy professors who challenged us to think more critically. I think it is time that we become more appreciative of all of the years of schooling we have been privileged to learn f rom. Without them, who knows where or who we would be and what kind of worldview we would hold. It was in school that we made some of our closest friends, learned how to multiply and were taught about the founding of our country. Your education is the only reason you can even read any of the words on this page and the ability to read is definitely something to be thankful for. So on Thanksgiving when you are sitting around the dinner table stuffing you|* face with turkey and delicious pies, take a second to think about all of your years of education and how f ar they have brought you. STAFF WRITER 1 * 1 ï ill pi m i M f' - > I* éè jjffi ¡¡¡¡j i ' tfjjj 1 1 l ii sa i l ¡ i¡ -éàì ¡JÉ H JÊK " - ' / 1 lili Iff I 1 |||¡¡ g^^^HH i W-'-ÉÊË |r - 7 -vín.. m ig I• • 'áJ ill I lili Offensive and tasteless Halloween costumes Backlash f or global insensitive dress-up in light of recent tragedies in America B Y AMANDA LENOX EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Halloween has and gone, but are still talking the controversial loween costume es made by young adults. You would think that most people today have the mental capability to know when a costume is appropriate or not. All tragedies, where people have died or been injured, should be a t ime in* which a costume inspired by that would be considered inappropriate. Alicia Ann Lynch, 22, Amber Langford and Annie Collinge, both 19, seemed to not understand this concept. Lynch (from Mich, igan) wore a costume of an injured Boston Marathon victim while Langford and Collinge (from England) dressed as the World Trade Center Towers with planes, flames and topped with the American flag. It is disgusting that these young adults would step out of their house wearing costumes like that. It is safe to say that these girls clearly* were not thinking. Lynch has since apologized on social mèdia accounts and uses the fact that she has been fired from her j ob as a consequence of her actions. She should be fired; she wore that indecent cos- Photo by Anne Hall Halloween costumes that reflect on some of America's most recent tragedies. Bearers are threatened with death and violence in outrage for their lack of respect for the dead. Imagesfoundatwww.cocoandcream.com. More on these particular stories can be found at http://www.cocoandcreme.com_cms_wp-content_uploads_2013_ll_twin-towers-costume http://www.cocoandcreme .com_cms_wp-content_uploads_2013_1 l_boston-marathon-bombing-costume tume t o work. Boston residents lived in fear for f our days while police officers were hunting the Tsarnaev brothers, the bombers who attacked innocent people. Lynch *s costume with blood splattered across her legs and face showed insensitivity to all those who suffered, not just f or that week but who will continue to suffer f or the rest of their lives. Langford and Collinge wore their costumes to a club and won the costume contest that night. Sept. 11 was a tragedy that impacted the entire world. For young adults in England to be wearing this C O U G A R C HRONICLE S TAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF KatHn Sweeney D ESIGN E DITOR A nne H all N E W S E DITOR m E DITOR > Orcino Lauren Hammond D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER Raychel Allen S P O R T S E DITOR S ALES R EP Justin Donner Pam Kragen F EATURES E DITOR CARTOONISTS O P I N I O N E DITOR ' Lauren n ammond Faith Orcino ~ A CADEMIC A DVISOR Pam Kragen costume shows the ignorance expressed by some people.« These costumes were disgusting and offensive. Wearing these costumes is to make light of these senseless tragedies. Young adults seem to have no respect f or the loss of life that resulted and one can only hope that oth- PHOTOGRAPHERS C orrina Babiash-Clark A nne H all Shaina Pardo W illiam W albourne N oelle Friedberg Z ach Schanzenbach Corrina Babiash-Clark A nnalee M agrann J OIN O UR S TAFF! V aleria Gironas CRAVEN 3 5 0 0 C OLUMNISTS TUESDAYS N OON - 1 2 : 4 5 P ers can learn from these mistakes and not be insensitive enough to wear costumes next year that are so blatantly - offensive. > of the varied m C ONTACTS Elizabeth C ruz C OPY E DITOR S arah Hughes Rico Palmerin Professors provide students with course outlines, but their habit of regularly changing the schedule leaves them feeling disorganized. When professors hand you a syllabus, i t's supposed to outline the course and what to expect through the semester. It often includes grading policies , guidelines and contact information f or the professor. Most professors will also lày out the semester in a convenient and well-formatted schedule. Busy students will make use of this and appreciate formal layout as it will help them to keep track of their work as thè semester continues. What students may not have noticed was the little note on the bottom of the page that states that the schedule subject to change at any time. When the professor announces a change in the schedule, students begin to flip through their planners to rearrange their schedule and disregard the old syllabus that no longer applies. In all fairness, professors d on't usually plan on changing the schedule just to make students mad. Sometime schedule changes are completely out of the professor's control. But if a professor anticipates a change in schedule throughout the semester, as some do, then it may be best t o reevaluate creating a syllabus at all as the back and forth may cause confusion. Including a schedule in certain courses, such a s math, is a good idea as the formulas usually stay on task. With a class that doesn't deal with numerical concepts, including a continually disrupted schedule may be hazardous to a student's grade. If professors are going to change a schedule, then it is advisable to give students a revised copy in order to maintain organization. M - Alison Seagle Rachel G allego A manda Lenox , A lex M aravillas csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com cougarchron.layoiit@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com cougarchron.sports@gmail.com cougarchron.features@gmail.com cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com cougarchron.arts@gmail.com improvisations! m The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be un- csusmchronicle.advertising@gmail.com der 300 words, submitted via email. It Our Website: csusmchronicle.com is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 not to print anonymous letters. The Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 Our office is located in Craven 3500 Cougar Chronicle reserves the right t o reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �Review of The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008) B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Available through D VD and Netflix, this film is one of p rofound sadness. Soraya's story contains themes of w omen's oppression and unequal status in 1986 third-world I ran. A woman w ho h as always done what she is supposed to, Soraya struggles f or t he sake of her and that of h er daughter. H er husband abandoned them through divorce t o destitute hunger f or a rich, 14 y ear old b ride. Through lies and a community c losing in around her, she is f aced with stoning f or an adultery she d idn't commit. It is based on a true story and f or this f act people should acquaint themselves with its message and injustices similar t o this. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars, though you should certainly watch it in a mood that is receptive t o a serious and somber m ovie. Earn your credential and master's degree in education at Azusa Pacific. Orange is the New BYANNALEE MAGRANN STAFF WRITER With so many shows t o choose f rom these d ays, it can b e difficult t o find the right o ne. It truly is a commitment t o sit down with a new show. Luckily, Netflix created a new, alluring series entitled Orange is the New B lack. Amongst other renowned Netflix-produced series like Arrested Development and House of Cards, Orange is the New Black does not disappoint. It . premiered in July of this year, with all 13 episodes available at once. The show already m ade a huge buzz and has a large, dedicated f an base. T he series f ocuses on Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a woman in her thirties with a seemingly perfect l ife in. New York. She has a supportive fiancé (played by Jason Biggs) and a new business venture that is quickly taking o ff. This all changes, however, when P iper's past catches u p with her and she goes~to prison due t o a drug-related c rime. T he series mainly f ocuses on P iper's time in Litchfield Penitentiary and the women she meets there. With a misfit c ast that includes an ex-lesbian lover, a super-religious meth addict, a vindictive Russian cook and m ore, the show is entertaining and addictive. Orange is the N ew Black Black successfully draws the viewer in with flashbacks, intellectual dialogue and intricate storylines. Because of its unique plot devices, the series is able t o show what this experience can d o t o a person and how it changes t hem. It f orces Piper t o f ace the f ears that she could otherwise avoid on the outside. Although Piper is not ^ necessarily a likeable lead character, she certainly is a relatable o ne. It is almost r efreshing t o find a f emale anti-hero in this golden age of television. In f act, you find yourself being drawn t o each , cast character in o ne way o r another. T he series has received phenomenal reviews and a second season will premiere in early 2 014. Orange is the N ew Black is a thoroughly engrossing show and its second season i s one of t he m ost ~ anticipated series of 2 014. I give it a 4 .5 out of 5 p aws! WPt^kék A lpenstock g ets d own and d irty B YANNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR The Public Moves Ensemble presents an American assimilation of the contemporary French play, Alpenstock, by Remi D e Vos. ~ play" will b e performing at the Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 7 p .m. on Nov. 22 t o 2 3 and all proceeds will go Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. APU offers: • Convenient classes at eight Southern California locations and online. Classified Ais • More than 60 ways to earn your degree oraedential in teaching, counseling, physical education, and administration. • NCATE-accredited programs recognized by all 50 states and internationally. Classes start throughout the year. ¡1 Contact us today! ( 800)825-5278 a pu.edu/explore/education graduatecenter@apu.edu t o the P UUF Peace Team. They p remiered i ar September during Concert Hour at Palomar College in the Performing Arts Center so that students could witness the portrayal of brewed mischief in society. Stereotypes and innuendos flew all over the place during the p erformance, with so Family Assistant W anted: much content that is open f or Afternoons in Là Costa. interpretation. T he play reLooking f ora trustworthy, flected on a society of order in«, student with your own within a country attached t o reliable car and chltdcare experience. Cynthia cultural traditions that sud(619)905-889?. denly f elt contaminated by foreign invasion. Audiences FOR SALE? observed that the perforDo you h ave something you'd mance reflected on the idea like to sell? Try Inexpensive that a "silence of the m ajorclassified a ds In The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or ity will make a lot of noise." less. Questions? Email us at : During the Art Talk a fter the csusmchronicle,advertising^ performance, audiences obgmail.com. served: "We look f or accep- ;; AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 AZUSA I HIGH DESERT | JNLAND EMPIRE | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA ORANGE COUNTY | SAN DIEGO | VENTURA COUNTY | ONLINE 15094 tance instead of tolerance." The population stereotypes generated f ear about the unknown. Eventually, neglecting what is most important in l ife will create opportunity t o d eform the importance to b e pointless and without value. Live music by Joâo Lewis accompanied the physical comedy. Be aware thât this performance is f ull of mature content and "dense intellectual language." Tickets will b e sold f or $10 at the door. More information can b e f ound at publicmoves.org. Images of performance mischief taken at Palomar College by Anne Hall. Off-Campus Books Home of the Year-Round Buybacks! • % Serving San Marcos since 1993 1450 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 (760)598-2665 �A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.arts@gmail.com DVDs and New Music! The Comic Book Corner Long Beach Comic & Horror Con's Fifth Anniversary B Y FAITH O RCINO A & E EDITOR B Y VALERIA GIRONAS STAFF WRITER "We're The Milters?' We're the Millers by Rawson Marshal Thurber is finally available on DVD. It is a hilarious adult comedy that is about a fake family that goes through many adventures. A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of marijuana into the U.S from Mexico. The father (played by Jason Sudeikis f rom Horrible Bosses) is a drug dealer, mother (Jennifer Aniston f rom the hit show Friends) is a stripper, son (Will Poulter who starred in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader") is a virgin, and the daughter (Emma Roberts f rom "Valentine's Day") is a runaway. They all came together as one big happy family so they can all get their money and go on with their lives. In the end, they realize what they really want to do with their lives. Watch and find out what happens. V fX IHR* m I*É "X" by Chris Brown Singer, songwriter, producer, actor and dancer Chris Brown is set to drop album six. Chris Brown is steering away f rom EDM soundscapes and is focusing on R&B and soul on his new album " X." " I wanted to touch musically on Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke," Brown said. He adds his own special touch to his songs as well. One of his biggest hits on his album, "Love More" f t. Nicki M inaj, is a great song to let loose and dance to. Brown does have many other songs on the album such a "Fine China" and "Thank You." Be sure to grab his new album on Dec. 3. Alex Maravillas' Stre$$ed Depre$$ed but Well Dre$$ed column will be available online in the Arts and Entertainment section at http:// ww w .csusmchronicle .com. Fans of pop culture will congregate at the Long Beach Convention Center to celebrate the comic and the horror industries. This y ear's event, which takes place on Nov. 23 and 24, will be an anticipated one as i t falls on their fifth anniversary of holding LBCHC. This fall convention invited special guests such as Emmy winner Rich Arons, animator and director of t he classic cartoon "Animaniacs," artist LeSean Thomas who worked on Adult Swim's "The Boondocks" and "Black Dynamite" and professional cosplayer Linda Le who goes under the moniker Vampy Bit Me. Various other exhibitors and artists will be present on the LBCHC show tor. The third weekend of November will be filled with activities including a costume contest, many panels, auctions and signings. Tickets are available both online and onsite, though LONG BBACH This year's logo for Long Beach Comic and Horror Con. The big show will run day-of purchases will start at 9:30 a.m. It i s $25 f or Satur- f rom 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on day, $2p f or Sunday and $40 Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 f or the f ull weekend, while p.m. on Sunday. Have cash there are discounts f or those ready for parjring f or those that are senior citizens and/ that .will b e còmmuting to or in the mihtary and law thç.çVent: You must pay f or énfofcement, f liere are also parking around the area, inai number of special packag- cluding in the convention es that contain various show center's lots. For more inexclusives such as special formation, visit http://www. art prints and collectibles i ongbeachcomiccon . com. that can be purchased online. 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T\iition prices to increase until 2017 Students want explanations and answers for the increased fees are able to graduate sooner because of more classes being created to deal with impacted courses. It canStudents are demanding not go towards paying or more information on where increasing general CSUSM their money is going as tui- employee salaries, paying tion prices increase due to a f or travel costs or replacfee that passed late last year. ing hardware/software that The Academic Excellence is used by faculty and adand Student Success Fee, ministrators. It also cannot which passed on June 18, be used for projects that do 2013, increases the amount not directly relate to what of money that students have the goals of the fee are. to pay in order to attend While some students CSUSM. According to Ex- know that the AESSF was ecutive Order 1086, Chan- passed and is already showcellor White stated that the ing up in their tuition costs, AESSF will raise fees to many are completely una$150 in the 2014-15 year, to ware. Of the approximately $ 200in the 2015-16 year and 11,000 students attendto $250 in the 2016-17 year. ing CSUSM this semesAfter spring 2017, the $250 ter, The Cougar Chroniamount will be the permanent cle interviewed 1% of the number that students can ex- student body to gain some pect to be charged per year.- insight as to what students Students began paying the think about the AESSF. increase in tuition during 113 CSUSM students fall registration, the fee be- anonymously filled out eiing an extra $50 per semes- ther a print or digital sixter. According to Executive question survey. Questions Order 1086, the fee will be ranged from to what exused for "reducing time to tent students knew about graduation, expanded library the fee to whether they hours and resources and felt the change was posiacademic student support." tive or not. The 79 parThe goal is that students ticipants that filled out the B Y K ATLIN S WEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF "It w as f rustrating to pay e xtra m oney a fter I t hought I w as d one w ith t uition. I w ould like it back p lease." print version had the opportunity to provide a personal statement about the AESSF as well. 31 students chose to write their opinion down, six participants writing a positive comment and 25 writing a negative one. The survey results showed that students were indifferent, unfamiliar with or unhappy with the changes made due to the AESSF. When asked if they were familiar with what the AESSF was, 57 students answered yes, but only 24 of them knew what it was used for. 56 of the 113 students stated that they had never even heard the term before. When they were asked if they were in favor of the AESSF passbig, 11 students answered yes, 23 said no, 14 chose not to answer and 65 stated that they were indifferent. "The survey they provided online for our feedback did not allow you to say why you would not want the fee. It was skewed with only positives," one student wrote. "Students are already struggling to pay for school. Now the university came up with an attractive sounding 'politically correct' name for another cost to make people have a positive feeling about paying for school due to it being named the 'student success' fee," another student anonymously wrote. Out of the 33 students that knew changes had occurred on campus, only 14 knew what they were and had utilized them. Many of these students cited that the only thing they knew about the AESSF was that it extend- ed library hours, having learned this from the posters around campus advertising them. 80 participants stated that they were not aware that any changes had taken place. All of the students that chose to write positive responses cited the library hours as a beneficial change. "I like how the library is open later hours though. We. need to work towards 24/7 library hours," one student anonymously answered. "I think it is a positive change for students because it provides resources to be used for longer periods of time," another proponent answered. When asked if they felt that the AESSF passed without their input, 66 students answered yes, 10 said no and 37 stated that they were indifferent. Students were then asked if they had attended any of the forums about the AESSF last spring. 76 students said that they did not know about them, 11 participants attended at least one forum, 17 participants were freshmen this year and 9 knew about the forums b ut; were nof interested in attending. "Honestly, [the AESSF] is a good idea. But people are too broke to support it. Most students are tired of increasing fees and the university' should be sensitive to that," one student wrote. " I feel the library being opened longer is beneficial to a lot of students. Other things the AESSF has supposedly helped pay for are nice, but also another cost among a bunch of other financial obligations facing students in a tight economy," another student said. Based on the results of the survey, it is clear that an overwhelming amount of students are unaware of where their money is going. While 11 participants like the changes, 15 are against them and 18 students are indifferent. However, 69 students answered that they wanted to know more. While the AESSF has already passed, students are demanding more information about what it i s, where their money is going and more of a say in financial affairs in the future. D iversity a nd c reativity m ark t raditions CSUSM students celebrate the holidays in various ways B Y E LIZABETH C RUZ STAFF WRITER Being a diverse campus, our students celebrate an array of holidays. . A few students shared how they celebrate the holiday season. Their's are just a few stories in a variety of traditions. Festive rituals have evolved for this time of year over history, yet everyone's celebration practice is different. Creativity and community are the hallmark of the season, no matter what the practice. "My partner and I live across the country f rom our family, so we have made it a point not to follow the traditional norms any longer. On Christmas Eve we have dinner at a local Mexican taco shop and on Christmas day we surf early in the morning and then spend the day outside writing out our New Year's Resolutions. No presents either! Christmas is about spending time with others, not money," student Jessica Perry said. Another student, Alejandra Salome, goes out of the country to Mexico to visit family. "For the holidays all of our family meets up in Mexico at my grandma's house. We eat different types of Mexican dishes, we play and dance along to music and the children break pinatas pull of goodies instead of opening presents," Salome said. A student takes advantage of a small space by filling it with a mini Christmas tree by Sarah Hughes. It is always good to know in what ways other cultures experience these end of year celebrations, since they can differ very much from our own. Even among holidays, there is the holiday that is popularly perceived and the day as people actually spend it. Christmas especially, is divided between what it represents and how it's celebrated. For some it is the perceived meaning that they associate with it, while for others Santa and tinsel come to mind. Christmas is the most popular way to celebrate the holidays in our society. Many of us know that it is celebrated by remembering the Christian Nativity, which is the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus' birthday is celebrated on Dec. 2 5, despite the fact that his actual birthday is unknown. It is thought to have actually been some- time in the spring time, but this date was chosen in the third century in an attempt to Christianize end of the year pagan festivities that were already in place. According to the Bible, the nativity is set in Bethlehem in a manger where Jesus was born because his parents Mary and Joseph were unable to find other accommodations. Jesus is believed by Christians and Catholics t o have been the son of God, born in the flesh to give' his life for humanity. Christmas is also celebrated by mimicking Saint Nicholas of Myra who lived in fourth century Turkey. There are many different accounts of his generosity but as stated in stnicholascenter. org, one legend says St. Nicholas threw some gold out of his window on three different occasions down to three peasant sisters who were in danger of being sold into slavery. The gold landed in a stocking that was drying on a fireplace. People heard of St. Nicholas' generosity and children began leaving stockings by the fireplace in hopes that he would come by and give them gifts. He later received his own Christian holiday on Dec. 6, the anniversary of his death, where people gave gifts to one another in his remembrance. The Santa Clause (Holidays continued at the bottom of page 2)7 �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E C 4,2013 NEWS Browser battle Google Chrome joins the arena at CSUSM B Y SARAH H UGHES N EWS EDITOR You might have noticed this semester how computers all over campus, in classrooms, the library and computer labs now have Google Chrome, in addition to other browsers. When picking their browser of choice, students should care about which one they use at school and at home because of speed, security and user friendliness, which can vary between browsers. The addition of Chrome on CSUSM computers is intriguing. Represented prominently on the toolbar, Chrome depicts itself with a red, yellow and green circle with a blue dot in the center. People have been excited for its release since Sept. 2008, which was originally for Windows. The first stable release was in Dec. 2008. Chrome seems to be on a mission to provide a browser with speed, simplicity, security, privacy, customization and signing in, as their "Explore the Chrome Browser" portion of their product info states. They seem to have found a market for themselves, as Google has crossed over into the mobile devices arena, with both phones and browsers. With the advent of the smartphone, computer preferences seem to be less presumed or pronounced. New names besides Microsoft and Windows are popular in the vernacular. Perhaps Chrome will be for CSUSM students now. Google Chrome on the campus computers is featured on the desktop of the lilac's, by Sarah Hughes. "Chrome, is designed to keep you safer and more secure on the web with built-in malware and phishing protection, auto-updates to make sure you have all the latest security fixes, and more," Chrome's Browser Features list said. Mobile devices are still a growing place, technologically speaking. Many will report smartphones with hiccups and browser content problems ,*from a variety of characters. Most can remember a time when they tried to load a webpage on a supposed smartphone, only to have it fail or look unseemly. Many web pages were created long ago to work on non-mobile PCs. Chrome seems to be created to fill the space of a need for compliance in the realm of the mobile device. Whether it is an adequate solution, seems to be up to debate. With students expressing complaints about campus wifi, hopefully Chrome will serve as a sufficient browser for when they log in. Infosecurity Magazine (online) reported in July 2013 that "there is no single 'most secure' browser, reports comparing the major browsers' ability to catch phishing, prevent socially engineered malware and protect the us- ers' privacy show that no one browser stands above all others in protecting its users." They then cite "NSS tests" as showing no one browser as better in all categories tested. Infosecurity Magazine goes on to report the "NSS tests" as giving the following scores to browsers in "average phishing URL catch rate": Firefox version 19 - 96 percent, Safari - 95 percent, Chrome - 92 percent, Internet Explorer version 10 - 83 percent. Though the browsers are relatively close in security, this puts Firefox at the top of the list, Chrome in the middle and Internet Explorer at the bottom, Yet a Oct. 2013 Analyst Brief by Randy Abrams of NSS Labs, Inc. states that "Microsoft's Internet Explorer continues to provide the best combination of malware and phishing protection. The application reputation technologies used by browsers from both Microsoft and Google provide a significantly safer browsing experience than do browsers from Apple and Mozilla." Perhaps the problem is in the age of customization, many can't agree on what's most important to them in their browser and computer needs. Farmers Market's are well known for the produce, flowers, honey and unique products sold to consumers that often cannot easily be found elsewhere. CSUSM offered a Farmers Market on campus but what has,become of it? Flower bundles by Sarah Hughes. New Farmers Market ordinances mean change? How the new laws are a ffecting t he C SUSM tradition B Y C HELSEY S CHWEITZER & SARAH H UGHES STAFF W RITER & N EWS EDITOR New farmers' market ordinances have resulted in more worry than change-. The prospect of the new Urban Agriculture Ordinance had many people worried over what these changes would bring. Those who rely on farmers markets for the majority of their produce feared that these changes to the prdinance could result in large changes to the farmers markets themselves. When the changes were approved and enacted, however, it became apparent that these fears could be put to rest. With the most current update to the Urban Agriculture Ordinance, which was put into effect in March of last year, local farmers are now allowed to "keep chickens — but not roosters — two beehives and dehorned mini goats in their backyards as long as they're kept far enough away from neighboring structures," as summarized in an article on the topic from KPBS News. This has resulted in few changes, however, other than slightly increased business as a result of legally being able to raise chickens and goats. Though this change seems like a minor one to the markets themselves, it has improved upon the farmers' methods and made great strides for the local farming operations. ~ "Before the new changes in the ordinances, we had a lot of people that were interested in raising their own food, having their own chickens, bees, goats, [etc.]," the owner of City Farmers Nursery in San Diego [Farmer] Bill Tall said in an interview with KPBS News. "They would come in and get a few baby chicks that we sold in order to raise chickens in secret, but we didn't sell feed and feeders and all. Now people are able to do it legally, with certain parameters. Local farming has really grown." Both growing popularity of farmers markets and their role in providing fresh locally grown produce have made them a feature for the community. CSUSM's own market provides a place for people to relate to the university who might otherwise not. Students, staff and non-students are welcome. "The CSUSM Fanners Market, sponsored by the Farm Bureau of San Diego County, will feature approximately 25 vendors every week. Visitors,to the market will have the opportunity to select from a large variety of fresh, locally produced, healthful produce including San Diego grown fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey as well as enjoy demonstrations, music, artisanal breads and prepared foods, tastings and more," according to CSUSM's" website. CSUSM's Farmers Market meets on campus every Wednesday .from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in parking lot B. Space colonization and ocean exploration A s ummary of d evelopment o n ' the f inal f rontier (Holidays continued from page 1). we know today was created in the Unites States in the late 1800s and was used to commercialize the holiday. Kwanzaa is an AfricanAmerican holiday that is very new compared to other end of year celebrations. As stated on history.com, it was started in 1966 when AfricanAmericans were embracing their African roots and black pride, and wanted a holiday that celebrated their culture. Kwanzaa is derived from a Swahili word which means "first fruits." It is seven days of unity and perseverance of black culture and identity celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 that is now celebrated by millions worldwide despite its few decades of existence. Celebrations include everyone sipping from the unity cup which remembers B YJEFFMEINTS * African-American ancestors, lighting of the Kinara,which is a Candelabra with 7 candles that signify the 7 principles of Kwanzaa and dancing with African drums. Also known as the festival of lights, Hanukkah is eight days. Falling on the eve of the 25th of the Jewish month, of Kislev, Hanukkah is Nov. 27 to Dec. 5 this year. It represents purity and light crushing evil. Many centuries ago, after a battle with the Seleucids, a small Jewish resistance sought to light the Temple's Menorah and they found only enough oil to burn for one day, yet it miraculously lasted for eight days. Las Posadas is the Christmas equivalent in Mexico. The celebrations are 12 days long and are centered around the Christian and Catholic Nativity. According to mex- online.com, there is a procession of the virgin Mary on a donkey with baby Jesus, Joseph and a choir of children knocking on doors trying to find them a place to stay, to no avail. The parade ends at the church where mass is held. The holiday celebrations end on Jan. 6 with "Dia de los Magos" celebrating the three wise men who generously gifted baby Jesus on the night of his birth. The majority of gifts are opened on this last day. Other traditions include the eating of the Rosea, a round bread that contains a plastic baby figurine inside. The lucky finder of this plastic figurine is responsible for hosting the next Mexican holiday which falls on Feb. 2. On our diverse campus, the holidays are celebrated in these and many other ways. STAFF W RITER Space travel has long since moved from the realm of fantasy to reality. Since the first moon landing, technology promised humankind a steady foothold towards walking on Mars. Students on campus were asked if they would prefer to be among thefirstto travel to space to colonize Mars or to be the first person to travel to the deepest depths of the ocean. 20 students responded on an equal footing. Through satellite imagery or remotely controlled devices cruising the craters of the moon; it will take many years to inhabit Mars. Recently, there were proposals for creations of an "Interplanetary Noah's Ark" from Google and Virgle, or the Silverbird," which would settlers and cargo will arrive to resupply the colony. Less than a year after the proposal, over 78,000 people had signed up for the colonization project and over 200,000 had signed up by Aug. 31, 2013. The application process is temporarily closed. There continues to be debate on whether our scihttp.V/technorati .com/technology/arentific focus might best ticle/the-mars-one-project-hopes-to/ be suited, instead, on our oceans and not space. perform transcontinental There are many who quesflights for suborbital tourism. tion if space is really the final On May 31, 2012, it was frontier. Humankind has not announced that an appli traveled to the deepest depths cation process would be of earth's oceans. Ooly 5 to 7 opened allowing people to percent of the ocean has been sign up for a one-way-trip to explored. Mars. The Mars One FounInterest in discovering dation is a not-for-profit pri- space versus the ocean by vate organisation focused o a students at CSUSM demonsetting up a reliable habitat strates that there are at least on the surfaoe of Mars by two frontiers left for human2023. Every two years new kind to explore. �T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E G 4,2013 Sports Editor: Justan D o n n e r cougarchron.sports@gmail.com 3 International impact for the Cougars B Y J ENNIFER H AGER STAFF W RITER Steven Ing's first place finish at the conference championship tournament helped the Cougars secure thensixth consecutive Association of Independent Institutions (AH) title. Not only is Ing a stellar athlete, but he has an interesting background. Wmm ' ^^MSS^smmmmmM Originally from Capetown, South Africa, Ing spent eight ,Steven Ing running through the crowd by Sherri Cortez. years in Hong Kong prior to serve as his second family. faster than the second place attending Cal State San MarThis sophomore standout finisher. It also became his cos. His father is the manag- was named All Athlete of the personal best. er of the Asia/Pacific region week for the week of Oct. 21Ing, who is a kinesiolof an American Software 27 for his first place finish at ogy major, knows his future company and his mother is a the Biola NAIA West Coast consists of a career in the part time Spanish translator Jamboree. Before seeing his sports world whether it be a for the court system. picture on the school's athlet- P.E. teacher, sports physical "Being far away from fam- ics website, Ing said he "did therapist or a running coach. ily is hard, but I feel that I not know there was such a He also plans to continue to love California so much that thing as athlete of the week." grow in his relationship with it makes it a bit easier," Ing He sure knows it exists now, God. because for the week of Nov. said. Ing is looking to continue With his parents still in 3-10, he was awarded this his success at Nationals in Hong Kong for work and his honor again. This came as no Lewiston, Kansas on Nov. sister in London for school, surprise, as his All final time 23. the cross-country teams of 24:53 was 16 seconds Heart Beat Effective cardio for those short on time B Y R ACHEL G ALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST A newly fitting alternative to prolonged cardio training is known as high intensity interval training, or HUT. For those of you who think that there is not eiiough time to exercise in the day, then this short-duration exercise may be the answer. HUT consists of 10-30 second repeated bouts of near maximal or supramaximal effort, separated with periods of recovery. There are a variety of ways to approach HHT with many different exercises, number of intervals and length of time. Surprisingly, improvements have been shown in as low as 3 repetitions of 20 seconds each, with a total workout session being only one minute. It has been shown to improve cardiovascular fitness bIK^ Showing spirit by participating in community events and fund raisers, provided by the Wrestling Club. Wrestling growing at CSUSM Students give process of starting new club B Y JENNIFER H AGER STAFF W RITER Finding the right club to join in college is already hard enough, but what if none of the clubs offer something you are interested in? You form one. After about a year of extremely hard work, the wrestling club made their debut this semester. Their hard work and determination is what is going to make their club last. For the first year of their existence, the wrestling club will not be competing. However, they will be practicing hard and trying to boost membership. President Jordan Riding says their plan for the year is to "prove we can sustain ourselves and get more members." The club practices at least twice a week in the Clarke Fieldhouse using the mats provided, with plans to buy their own eventually. Club fees are just $50 per semester, so with 10 members, Riding said they would be able to do just that. They also plan on competing in individual matches during the spring semester. With no official coach, they act as each other's personal trainers. The goal of the wrestling club is to be competing as a team by Fall 2014 with at least ten strong wrestlers. The team is willing to teach anyone who is willing to learn. The club's treasurer was the only female wrestler at her high school, and she is definitely looking for girls that are interested in learning more about the sport. The team knows that having a successful club is an uphill battle, but they seem ready for the challenge For more information about the team, contact Club President Jordan Riding at ridin002@ cougars .csusm.edu. The campus has enough stairs to take anyones breath away. Doing cardio on campus is another good way to break a sweat. Photo by Anne Hall. and alter muscle metabolism by increasing fat use as fuel. An improvement in V02max (maximal oxygen uptake) is another benefit from HUT. According to CSUSM Kinesiology professor Dr. Astorino, this indicates an integration of cardiorespiratory and muscle function to deliver and use oxygen during exercise. It is considered to be one of the most important indicators of cardiorespiratory fitness. Basically the higher your V02max is , the less of a risk you have for premature death and disease. This form of exercise might just be what you are looking for during the holidays. When you are eating those holiday cookies you can feel a little less guilty now with these quick workouts. Off-Campus Books Home of the Year-Round Buybacks! Serving San Marcos since 1993 1450 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 (760)598-2665 Feel the stress wash away with the ocean spray as you surf with the tide and move with the current. Surfing helps to rejuvenate the body and clear the mind. San Diego has such a strong surf community for more reasons than one. Image provided by Kelym Magallanes. The many health benefits of surfing B Y G LORIA MAGALLANES STAFF W RITER Surfing is a popular sport in California, and many don't realize that it can also be used as a way to enjpy nature, relax and release tension in the body. Some of the health benefits of surfing include cardiovascular fitness and strengthening of the body's muscles. All of this is acquired through paddling in the water and balancing on your feet once you've caught a wave. Not only does it affect your fitness level, but according to multiple health articles, the exercise an individual gets while surfing allows the body to release endorphins and helps them become tension free and relaxed. "Surfing is my only source for stress relief. At time's, I may be the only person in the water, and my only focus is riding the wave. Riding a great wave leaves me in a positive upbeat mood," CSUSM student, Adrian Frick, said. Some of the most common beaches for suring in San Diego County include Oceanside Beach Pier, Carlsbad, Moonlight Beach, etc. In the ocean, students are given the oppprtunity to unwind from the stress that comes with being in college, and possibly catch a thrill from that wave they were longing for. �Sports Editor: Justin D onner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, D EG 4 , 2 0 I 3 S PORTS Nothing like sunny San Marcos Cougars battle brutal c onditions at nationals B Y C ORRINA B ABIASH-CLARK STAFF W RITER The CSUSM men's and women's cross country teams managed impressive team finishes of 13th and 8th place, respectively, at the NAIA National Championships held in Kansas on Nov. 23. With temperatures in the mid 20s, dropping to midteens with the wind chill, the CSUSM men's and women's cross country teams faced a tough challenge mentally and physically. "You just can't train for extreme cold when it is 70 degrees," cross cojuntry coach, Steven Scott, said. "Under the horrible conditions, I felt both teams did real well." Western Nelson's fourth Ail-American Award at last weekend's NAIA cross country national championships makes him the only athlete in CSUSM's history to have been honored as an All-American in all four seasons of a sport. "Before the race started it wasn't f un being there in the cold weather. During the race, it was all I could think about. But thankfully it was cold enough that I wasn't able to feel any of my body parts which made it much easier for me to ignore ail the pain in my legs," Nelson said. For other CSUSM runners, the experience was bittersweet. Despite impressive performances in less than desirable conditions, Steven Ing, Heidi Swanson and Kate Bouvatte fell just shy of the coveted All-American Award. With this season coming to a close, CSUSM cross country is looking toward the f uture with high hopes as many of their top runners will be returning next year. Lucas Verzbicas follows defending champion Okwaro Raura in the Pacific Marine Credit Union O'side Turkey Trot. Photo taken by Tom Coat. Beautiful views of the Torrey Pines hiking trails that can be enjoyed by all. Varying lengths and difficulties are available. Photographs provided by Alison Seagle. Steve Scott, the Cal CSUSM pictured here with CSUSM distance star Kate Layton who placed second in the 5K at the PMCU O'Side Turkey Trot. Scott, the former American mile record holder (3:47.69) ran the 5K butfinishedweli behind Leyton. Group photo is courtesy of Don Franken. This Cougar does more than trot B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR The Pacific Marine Credit Union O'Side Turkey Trot drew a record crowd of 10,000 runners and walkers this Thanksgiving. It was a fun run for a good cause, and CSUSM was represented by a very familiar face.. The Cougar's head cross country and track coach, Steve Scott, competed in the race. This member of the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame has run more sub-four minute miles than any- one else in history, the number being 136 to be exact. He also set a record that stood firm for 25 years with a mile time of 3:47.69. Scottfinishedthefivemile run this weekend with an impressive time of 20:25 at a 6:33 pace per mile. This was good enough to give him a 134 overallfinishout of a massive amount of participants. Looks like he can still do more than just coach winning teams. The Turkey Trot allows for its contestants to designate a portion of their entry fees to go towards supporting local nonprofits or schools. A popular non-profit attracting more than 500 entrants was the Austin Bice Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Move Your Feet Before You Eat Foundation, which promotes physical activity among youth, is directly supported by the race as well. With a record crowd for the Turkey Trot this year, a considerable amount of funds should go towards helping great causes. Get Out! Vivid vistas and heart-rate raising hikes B y A LISON SEAGLE COLUMNIST Torrey Pines State Reserve offers many activities for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. There are a number of hiking trails available to explore that vary in length. They are not too challenging, so they are enjoyable to people of most ability levels. It is possible to drive into the reserve, but fees are applicable. There are also parking fees to park right near the entrance, but free parking on the street can be found if someone does not mind some extra walking. From the main entrance, there is a steady incline up a hill into the reserve. Not only is the climb a great way to get the heart pumping faster, it also happens to be a trip through geological history where hikers can witness the four different types of rock formations that exist in the park. No food or drinks are permitted in the reserve, but water is certainly recommended. Comfy sneakers or even hiking shoes would definitely be preferred f or anyone hoping to tackle these trails. There are benches throughout the trail systems to stop and take breaks. Restrooms are located in the reserve, but they are limited, so it is a good idea to grab a map and get oriented before beginning an adventure. From the lagoon to the beach and the cliffs in between, there is quite a range of natural habitats full of a variety of plants and animals f or hikers to enjoy. For more information about Torrey Pines State Reserve, visit http://www.torreypine .org!index .html. �F EATURES THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, D EC 4 ,2013 Restaurant Review Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com Greek Leadership Spotlight S pencer J oseph i s a m o d e l o f s u c c e s s B Y L ISSETTE N UNEZ B Y K ATUN SWEENEY STAFF W RITER E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ restaurant is a divine dining place not only for its charming location but for it's off-the-bone type of meat! Located only 2 minutes away from La Jolla Cove beach, Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ is lip smacking' good. It's a great alternative to our well known neighbor Mr. Phil, the owner of San Marcos' Mr. Phil's BBQ joint on Grand Avenue. As my friend and I arrived at Bubba's, we were welcomely greeted by the owners and then we sat ourselves comfortably. I had ordered a half rack of baby back ribs while my friend ordered the slider trio, a combination of three sandwiches: pulled pork, chopped beef brisket and pulled chicken. As I bite into my warm, tender rib, it's juicy, sharp sauce complements the wellseasoned ribs by not overpowering its natural smoked flavor.Though the sauce at Bubba's can be comparable to Phil's, they still highly differ from each other in an extremely good way. For instance, I find Phil's sauce a bit too tangy and Bubba Smokehouse is located on Prospect Street, in La Jolla. Photo of main entrance provided by Lissette Nunez. overpowering for my taste. The lack of choice in sauces at Phil's does disappoint, but Bubba's has variety. Bubba's features three favorable choices of sauce such as, Bubba's lip-smackin' sweet BBQ sauce or Bubba's Kickin' BBQ Sauce and Bubba's Secret Dry Rub. I had tried the kickin' sauce that brought a distinctive spice and just the right tang. Phil's sauce suppresses the meat's natural flavor and gradually starts to build a harsh tangy taste. Moreover, the slider trio was mouth-watering good! The only discouraging thing about the platter was the amount of meat arid sauce and how it regrettably spoiled the taste of the sandwich, transforming it into a spongy mess. Perhaps ordering the sauce on the side would be the best solution so that the bread doesn't form into a huge absorbent sponge. Lastly, their side section was commendable, serving a well-sized portion of crispy fries with a flattering hint of salt. The creamy, skinned potato red salad had a nice body to it, but was maybe a bit overly seasoned with salt. Bubba's prices are just a bonus. The price is affordable, usually around $15 and their portions always excel their price range by serving generous amounts of food. Overall, my friend and I were pleased with our visit to Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ. Without a doubt, we would recommend it to anyone who needs a break from Phil's or is just interested in trying a new bbq place around our area. Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ is located at 888 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037. 5 Spencer Joseph is a dynamic force that has brought a mentality of inclusivity and community outreach to the Greek Leadership Council this year. As GLC President, Joseph represents "the members of the nine fraternities and sororities on campus, as well as the two Greek honor societies. He handles any issues or questions that arise within the community and acts as the voice v of the students with the administration. Joseph happened into the position when the spot opened up unexpectedly. He applied with the intention of making his name more recognizable and intended to reapply a year or two later when he was more known in the Greek community. Joseph was taken by surprise when he received a phone call twenty minutes after he left the interview and was offered the job. Since then, the 19-year-old business major has taken on the task of managing and overseeing the Greek community's approximately more than 700 members. However, Joseph does not solely focus on bringing the, various fraternities and sororities together. He also reaches out to students and orgs, across campus to create ties between them and the Greek community. One of the ways that he accomplishes this is by joining together his roles as GLC President and Resident Adviser at The Quad. Joseph has a set quota of events that he has to create for his 'residents' in the dorms, so often times he coordinates them to intersect with Greek. He believes that by getting groups to work together, everything on campus will operate in a more inclusive manner. Joseph keeps his commitments to GLC and his fraternity SAE close to his heart, firmly believing that this path will expose him to a multitude of new opportunities. " I'm the 307,294th member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. It's not necessarily a number to me, but something that supports my decision," Joseph said. "It represents all the hard work I had to do to get to college and the hard work that I will do when I get out." Joseph manages to bring together the multiple dimensions of his college career while maintaining a full course load, a skill that he attributes to being organized and qualities that he has learned from being a member of a fraternity. "It's been a way to find friends, but they're not just my brothers because of a title. Truly each and every one of them is my family," Joseph said. "The reason for my success is because going Greek helps foster growth within a person. It really has opened my eyes to what I can accomplish in the business world." Joseph's dedication to GLC and the Greek community has only continued to fuel the tremendous success that fraternities and sororities have enjoyed at CSUSM. He can be contacted via email at josep015@csusm.edu. �6 Features Editor: Rico Palmerin cougarchron.features@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E C 4,2013 F EATURES Club spotlight "For women i t's scary because, automatically, if y ou're a feminist you become this man hating lesbian." F eminists U nite ideas, they just don't necessarily want to call it feminism because of the negative Students can learn label that comes with that," about social justice and FU Vice President and Treasfeminism through mul- urer, Sophii Sandoval, said. tiple outlets on campus. Sandoval points out that Feminists Unite (FU) is a lot of women feel a genan organization dedicated eral sense of competition to educating students about amongst each other. This the truth behind the load- type of competition can be ed term "feminist," and unhealthy, unproductive and the need for students to be foster barriers between womconscious of social injus- en which don't necessarily tices carried out everyday. need to exist. According to Without a doubt the term Sandoval, Feminists Unite "feminist" raises all sorts wants to promote "healthy reof interpretations, and the lationships among women." "We can all stand tomajority tend to be negative. Feminists Unite holds gether and support each regular club meetings and, other without there having participates in events on to be this barrier of comcampus to help * erase any petition," Sandoval said. Feminists Unite events prejudices or misconceptions students might have. feature tables providing in"A lot of times people al- formation and activities, ready have a lot of feminist such as customized bracelets B Y R ICO PALMERIN FEATURES EDITOR -- Sophii Sandoval Barbie dolls, music videos, magazines, media and everyday life influence the perception of how young women perceive their roles in society. Barbie dolls photo provided by Professor Nancy Cairns-Pietrangelo. inscribed with empowering words about each person's body. One of F U's more recent events included making and presenting a life-size Barbie doll meant to educate women about body image. For men, participation is more than welcome, but naturally there are certain expectations of men who join. Feminists Unite already currently has two male members. "Men identifying as femi- nist can be very productive if they remain aware of the fact that they do have male privilege and that it's important to let women speak f or themselves," Sandoval said. Anyone interested in learn- ing more about feminism or joining Feminists Unite go to http://www.csusm.edu/ orgs/feminists%20unite .html or check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook . com/feminists . unite. * T l S T H E S EASON Q uick a nd easy C hristmas r ecipes B y T O A M ORALES STAFF W RITE K Cheesy Potatoes If von ate looking to surprise mom by showing up m m a delicious dish for the holidays tinea this * "Cheesy Pot a toes* recipe i s perfectfor yon! uen « Holiday meals ate stuch a wonderful time to f pesd day im d i : time wftlh family aa< loves one*, a adtoeajoy the beaut iful world m food while giving thanks i of Contribute, byy cooking these easy, delicious recipes b eo „„ute tor the holidays! *€fcce»y. 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Your dish i s ready to be served!!! f * TLS T H E S EASON Quick and easy Christmas recipes B Y T ARA M ORALES STAFF W RITE« D J.Y. Acid Washed Denim B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST In the 80s, and early 90s, acid washed denim was a significant f ad. Today, acid washed denim is still a huge trend especially for this season. SDBWD readers could put their own little creative-modern twist to this D.I.Y. tutorial. To learn how to do this easy, do-it-yourself project on acid washing, read more. Damp Cake Shock your family by baking; a simple dessert too! Tins easy "Dump Cake* recipe will satisfy everyone"*« sweet craving! Ingredients: Bleach Sp^ay Bottle Water Denim (Jeans, jackets, etc.) Blow dryer (optional) Washing Machine Preheat the oven to 35$ degrees F, Grease aad floar a Baadt paa. Ia a bowl, mix 1 package of yellow cak&aiix, 1 package iastaat chocolate pudding mix, 4 beaten eggs, 2 /3 cap vegetable oil» 2 /3 cap white sugar aad 1 /3 cap water. g * * r C a k e original t ecipe call be found at http://allrccipcs.com/recipe/casy-dump-cake / Geatly fold i a 1 (8 ounce) container of soar ere am aad 1 cap semisweet chocolate chips. Pour the batter i ato the prepared Baadt p u . Bake i a the preheated oven for SS talantes. Cool i a paa for I f atta. Your dessert i s ready!!! Directions: Step 1: Fill á spray bottle halfway with bleach and dilute it with warm water to activate the bleach. Step 2: Lay out denim outside on a tarp or newspaper to lessen mess. Step 3: Spray denim in a sporadic motion all over until desired effect with bleach spray bottle. Step 4: Let it dry. You may use a blow dryer but that is optional. Step 5: Now that you have the color and effect that you want, remove bleach by rinsing it out with water, then put denim in washing machine. Step 6: Then let i t hang dry outside or put it in t he dryer. Tips: Wear something that you d on't mind getting dirty when working with bleach. Wear gloves, and . have f un with it! �F EATURES T HE COUGAR C HRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D E C CSUSM showing profound growth in dance Club spotlight Kinesiology Club BY A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR Ai "I love the dance program. I wish they had more classes." B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF % The CSUSM Kinesiology Club is one of the h best representations on ê %. , 4 f». -Suzy campus of a group that f combines enthusiasm, inGallegos «* â .. WÊÊtÊHP* \ A ~ genuity and teamwork. Kinesiology Club seeks to CSUSM currently ofget students involved with fers dance as a minor for Photo of Professor Anya Clouds Introduction to Improvisational Dance graduating students, but class offered this fall as DNCE 311. Department Head for the dance pro- health awareness, outreach in the community and prom any have shown a strong gram on campus is Dr. Karen Schaffman, by Anne Hall. viding guest speakers in interest in seeing the program offer dance as a major. Anya Cloud, a graduate ied and scholarly studies. the field. Their guests range Enthusiastic f aculty a nd student at UCSD, had met So, how we can think about from chiropractors to physistudents w ork h ard t o e s- Dr. Karen Schaffman while dance and how can we also cian's assistants to behavior tablish n ew d iscoveries a nd studying for her Masters in have a moving experience modification specialists and constantly d evelop then- dance and was offered to with dance. Every class is prosthetists. The club is also skills in t he a rt of d ance. work part-time for our cam- built around the combina- in the process of establish"By introducing all these pus as an instructor in fall tion of those skills, which is ing a mentorship program Pre-Kinesiology dance classes to our fel- 2011. Dr. SchSffman was fairly unique in how dance between and Kinesiology students. low students, the school is the originator of the dance programs are established," While the club is stuproviding the opportunity program on this campus Professor Anya Cloud, a to help students express and has done a profound researcher in the human dent run, Kinesiology Club themselves physically and job at establishing growth body 's range of motion, said. also relies on the support mentally. Not just that, but within the department in Numerous classes are be- of their faculty adviser, Dr. it is a helpful way to get stu- her 12 years of service here. ing offered for spring 2014. Laura de Ghetaldi, as well dents involved and find their "She established the cur- For more information and as Dr. Todd Astorino, Dr. passion for dance," Emy riculum. The ethos of the available classes, go to Jeff Nessler and Dr. Arnel Medina, who is new to the program is centered around http://www.csusm .edu/vpa/ Aguinaldo. Club Vice Presicampus this semester, said. the confluence of embod- dance-studies/index .html. dent Ross Edmunds said that each professor encourages students to conduct research, public outreach and are excited about what the club can accomplish. Kinesiology Club also has B Y A NNE H ALL access to numerous devices DESIGN EDITOR such as a Velotron Dynafit Pro electronic bicycle erw ñ \ ¿ i » JP? 11 An example of the ample amount of food that the Kinesiology Club works to distribute every other Tuesday tofightagainst hunger in the community. Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi is the advisor for the program and contributed this photo. gometer, Monark Wingate Peak bicycle ergometer, Biodex isokinetic dynamometer, Burdick treadmills that specialize in heart rate and a Dexa scanner that looks at bone density. The use of this equipment is what aids students in conducting research outside the classroom. "This is an incredible opportunity for CSUSM students. When I have talked to other universities, I have found that normally only graduate students would have access to these materials," Edmunds said; But the enormous impact of the club is not confined to research projects that stay on campus. Edmunds and other students have gone to conferences at other universities to present their projects and spread the knowledge they have amassed. They also work with Donate Don't Dump, where Kinesiology Club students distribute food to those in the area that suffer from food insecurity. The club successfully completed six food distributions in the last semester, and have helped pass out over 36,000 pounds of food last year. The club welcomes any Pre-Kinesiology or Kinesiology students that are interested in meeting and working with students at all stages of their academic career. "We have students that are going into pre-physical therapy, applied exercise science, health science, physical education. We have a very healthy diversity and CSUSM opens up so many doors for students," Edmunds said. For more information about Kinesiology Club, contact President Amy Clark at clarkl70@cougars.csusm. edu or Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi at ldegheta@csusm.edu. The California Stata University 6 home t < MORE PATHS TO GRADUATION M R C LASSES. M R OPTIONS. M R ACCESS. OE OE OE "Snow" EjSM||H -David :AcosÄi "Happiness* -Brendan r A*B*|n Chemistry' Bass -Katlin k Sweeney p T o be debt NHp -James P. "Not t a « ¡aught i in c o m m e ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ l to feel the flpne spirit of family Í together- nei -Nichola f "I want to bd c azzai i able to make j a movie abouti something "Work çiothès" 'Ä p iacelo 1 Enroll in a fully online class offered by another CSU campus. i li home" -Anne Hall LOOKING FOR A CLASS IN 2014? Gutierrez Gotowww.calstate.edu/onlinecoursestofind the class that meets your needs. • Receive course credit at your home campus • Work on your own time Registration begins December 2,2013 " �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Homelessness Perspective Being without shelter but not without hope > —^ —^ STATE O F Y f Many people dismiss all- Going o nline i s waste o f t ime Students turning off computers in frustration http://www. BYJEFFMEINTS e ndhome- B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER lessness. STAFF W RITER STAFF W RITER o rg/library/ concerns of those who are homeless through placing assumptions and judgments upon this mostly ignored group of people. I have found that homelessness discriminates against no one, but so many people discriminate against the homeless. Most of the time they do not even realize that they are doing it. Ill the past I took no notice of things such as "No Loitering" signs, locks on bathroom doors in fast food restaurants or city ordinances of not being allowed to sleep in your car. Now when I encounter them, I have come to realize that those restrictions are mostly directed at the homeless population. In the middle of the night when that urgency to go the bathroom arises, you have to start up your car to burn gas to simply find an open establishment that has accessible bathrooms. The places with locks on the bathrooms doors require that every single time you need to go to the bathroom you now must ask, "Can I please use the bathroom?" Also, dismiss the thought of going to the bathroom outside in the bushes somewhere because if caught you would be added to the sex offender list. Never in the past would I have considered the plight of the homeless, where you're forced to spend money every day on fast food and on very unhealthy food at that. There has been many a night where I literally cried into my McChickeri because it was the only thing I was able to afford and to consume for weeks on end. However, I remind myself everyday that other people have it far worse off than I do. This provides brief flares of passion to want to survive this to ensure all people can attain food and shelter in all of the United States. A year ago, I met a woman that, when I mentioned being homeless and then heard that I Jive in my car, she responded, "Well you aren't homeless then." There is e ntry/state- HOMELESSNESS in of-home- America lessnessin-america-2011 definite truth in that I have a car so I would have more shelter than another homeless man who is living out of a cardboard box. However, would you want either of those living situations placed upon yourself, your friends or loved ones? I have had issues with my car battery dying after a night of charging my phone or leaving the ' heater on because it is so cold outside only to then wake up and find my car dead. By far the worst thing I've encountered because of being homeless is the effects it has with relation to family and friends. Whether it is my parents ignoring my calls to friends and coworkers displaying the same lack of concern, in the end all is the same result: solitude and isolation. The mental, physical and even spiritual decimation of an individual occurs through this solitude and isolation. If this individual is unplugged from social environments and the simple interaction of other human beings for too long, that individual has the very real risk of disappearing into themselves and into the dark and ignored pockets of society. When society has given up and written you off for so long, it is only a matter of time before you give up and write off yourself. I have chosen to be homeless t hough thé act of giving my ex-wife the salon I built for her and taking almost nothing for myself so she could be well off. Oddly I have no regrets. But last night while I curled up for sleep and as I pondered over my story, the story I now write, I was reminded once again and overwhelmed with an emotion I have felt every night, which is fear. There is the fear of getting my car impounded for sleeping in it, or fear from assault and robbery due to the isolated and vulnerable posi- tion I place myself in each time I park on a dark and foggy street. There is fear of sweltering summer nights, frigid winter dawns and overwhelming downpours of rain. There is the very powerful fear of dying in the back of my car all alone, and I not being found for days or weeks on end. Each little noise slaps you awake from sleep to ensure no defensive actions are required. This has been by far the most present and prevalent emotion that I carry with me every day. The silver lining in all of this is I have found a certain and once seemingly rare characteristic in people which I now consider "true humanity." These are the people who learn about my living situation who continue to make eye contact with me, call me on the phone to simply ask how my day went, do random kind deeds such as bringing me food at school or invite me to their social gatherings and those who display compassion and understanding. I have found that openness and honesty, while sometimes briefly being detrimental, in the long run creates new friends, family and alliances stronger than any I have known in my whole life. The best advice I can provide to others that might find themselves in my situation is to first and foremost, curb your pride. If someone you care about offers you food, a place to stay or simply wants to chat with you, I recommend accepting the offer and opening up to them. Take the food, display the gratitude required and be glad there are still those who care. It is time we started shining the light into the darkest corners of society because there are so many that are lost and can easily be found and guided back into the light with compassion, patience" and understanding. CSUSM students use their computers to work on assignments in the little down time that they have between classes but the campus wifi is too spotty to be effective. The school wifi only works perfectly in a few locations. This wastes the little time students have to spare and by the time they pull u p the page they need, it's time to head to class. If a student needs access to a webpage for the in-class assignments for the day, it takes most, of the class for the webpage to load and makes it harder for that student to complete assignments. If a student's only time to complete homework assignments is between classes on campus, they have to navigate through the difficult wifi in order to access what they need to get done. The wifi at the school should be improved in order Katlin Sweeney D ESIGN E DITOR ^ n n e | _| a || N E W S E DITOR ...A ft 5 EPIT9R Faith Orcino Anne H all Bianca S arabia Chelsea Nicole Brown Lauren Hammond D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER S arah Hughes S TAFF Raychel Allen Chelsey Schweitzer S P O R T S E DITOR Justin Donner S ALES R EP Z ach Schanzenbach Pam Kragen Elizabeth C ruz CARTOONISTS Alison Seagle Faith Orcino Jeff Meints A CADEMIC A DVISOR C orrina Babiash-Clark O PINION E DITOR Lauren Hammond F EATURES E DITOR Rica Palmerin Pam Kragen ! Connections are available Wireless Network Connection A C onnections a re a vailable? O n c e c onnected, t he s ervice i s r un d ry, i m a g e b y C helsey S chweitzer to fit the needs of the stu- if their class isn't located dents. College students rely nearby, they have to take heavily on their computers additional time to get there. and good wifi connections. The wifi that the school While there are comput- currently offers does not ers in the library that work fit the needs of the students much better than the wifi at and makes it difficult for the school, there just aren't them to get their assignments enough computers avail- done. It is important that able to meet the needs of all steps are taken to improve of the students on the cam- the quality of the campus pus. Students often don't wifi in order to provide stuhave the extra time required dents with the opportunity to wait for a computer to to be successful in college. open up in the library and Citizens' rights are repeatedly violated in airports BY LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Outrent TSA regulations remain a controversial topic in the US and it seems as though violations associated to the program are only getting worse. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is the governmental agency responsible for providing travelers with the most effective form of protection. The agency was deployed in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York, serving to better the quality of safety and travel throughout the US. The TSA currently holds authority to search and seize anyone as they see fit. Under administrative law, these programs are allowed to completely d isrcg^ the terms of "probable cause." Officers of the Behavioral Detection Program, a subdivision of TSA, look for "clusters of behaviors indicative of stress, fear or deception." Anyone who is presumed to be showing such symptoms may be unjustly removed, analyzed and interrogated. This backwards view of condemning citizens as guilty until proven innocent under inspection T S A s ecurity i nspecting v ehicles a long t he b order p atrols, i m a g e f ound o nline f rom h ttp://therealnewsjournal c o m / ? p = 9 0 2 4 . continues today, despite the fact that even after 10 years of implementation the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has deemed the program unreliable. Airports currently require full-body scans of travelers. Some of the equipment that is used, referred to as bagkscatter x-ray technology, emanates small doses of radiation that can be harmful for some travelers. The main health concern for travelers passing through the x-ray technology is the development of skin cancer. Passengers that are the most susceptible to ionizing exposure risks are those who frequently fly, such as pilots and children, who tend to be more sensitive to radiation. However, these scans not C ONTACTS PHOTOGRAPHERS C OPY E DITOR *| TSA regulations unconstitutional C OUGAR C HRONICLE S TAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Not connected only expose the detection of weaponry. The full body images produced by the backscatter x-ray examination also expose the naked outline of travelers. This virtual stripping is demoralizing for many passengers but opting out to these scans may lead to further humiliation. If a traveler reserves their right to refuse the invasive scan, they are then forced to undergo physical searches that may include inappropriate touching. The government's ~ main responsibility is to protect Americans' freedoms but the abuses probed by the TSA's illegitimate regimes are denying citizens their liberties. It is imperative that Americans demand back their rights. 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The any reason. �Let's start the GMO conversation Creating public awareness about toxic food BY KATALINA L AWRENCE STAFF WRITER Students at CSUSM have the right to know what they are consuming, and building awareness of GMO's implications can save lives. GMOs are not placed inside the foods that we eat. It is put in the seeds that are used to make all the foods that we eat. Many GMOs also contain something called glyphosate, which is a weed killer that can be extremely damaging to humans. It poisons our healthy bacteria, and goes into our bloodstream causing neurological damage. GMOs also contain promoters with proteins that wake up genes and bacterias in our bodies that do not need to be woken up. Our bodies are biologically made to heal itself even without vac- 1 Injected food, from http://servicefoods.com/blog/gmos-pros-and-cons cines, however the effects of us. 50,000 FDA food inspecGMOs weaken our system tions Were made in 1972 and and make our bodies open to only 9,164 Were made in tons of germs and diseases. 2006. Our very own reguThe food industry is always latory agencies are being looking for new technologies controlled by the very own to make food fast, last longer companies that they should and inexpensive but, every be scrutinizing. At one point efficiency leads to another the head of the FDA was also problem. the late President of AmeriThe government is here ca's Food Processors Assoto protect us but, in this cir- ciation. There is a revolving cumstance they are killing door of people controlling our regulatory agencies and they are putting our nation's health at risk for money. The FDA does not conduct any first-hand checks on the chemicals-that are put into our food. We are clearly seen as lab rats not human beings. Spread the word and put forth the effort to educate yourself and others on this important issue. Start to become more aware of the foods that you eat and pay attention to labels. You might be very surprised to find out what might be in your favorite snack foods .We all have fast paced lifestyles so, fast food is an easy alternative. But try going to a joint that is known for using real foods, such as In n ' Out and Chipotle. Going organic is the best solution and making small steps everyday will help us all get to where we need to be. Group projects are controversial class dynamic BY R ICO PALMERIN FEATURES EDITOR . Following an announcement of a group project, many students moan and groan because of bad experiences. Lack of partner participation results in a lower grade for the group, not just the individual. Other students are very independent and enjoy relying solely on their own abilities to earn their grade. With s a much antagonism toward group projects, why do teachers continue to assign them? Do they just not care what students think? Or do they see group projects in a different light? * Professor Doller uses group projects as a large portion of the grade for her FMST 300: "In general, I find students a re at first quite anxious and w orried when they learn that there will be required group projects. Students a re understandably concerned that their grades wifl depend on someone else's performance/7 - Sandra Doller Elements of Cinema course. "I believe group work challenges students in some very productive - ways, inviting them to think beyond their own perspectives, to share ideas, to be inspired by each other's creativity, and to form bonds with other students," Assistant Professor of Literature & Writing Studies, Sandra Doller, said. Perhaps nothing in our courses gives us a taste of the real world as much as group projects do. They force us into uncomfortable situations, with people we don't know very well, and demand that we work together productively. Any students who have had a job, volunteered at an organization or even joined £ club can see the parallels here. This is why group projects, for as much as they hurt, help us even more. They pull us away from our academically reinforced sense of self-dependence and help to prepare us for reality outside of school. As Doller points out, "Group projects build a sense of camaraderie and community, which I think is one of the most important things in keeping students engaged in their own learning." Group projects aren't the flu, but the bitter medicine we need. So next time a group project comes up, instead of responding with the negative, habitual groan, students should make a conscious effort to have a good experience and invest t hemselves in the assignment, and others, will follow hopefully follow their lead. This is college. Time to stop acting as if caring about academic curricula isn't cool. Under age patrons are often given the cold shoulder and shunned away from venues that serve patrons that are only over the age of 21. This limits entertainment optoins for students who have friends of varying ages or are just among the younger generation that still have to wait to no longer be bound by Imitations of age restrictions, by Anne Hall. their favorite comics perOver 21 venues are unfair to young fansform live and denies students Age s houldn't b e t he o nly t hing t o d etermine a udience eligibility BY C HELSEY S CHWEITZER STAFF WRITER 21 and over venues exclude many students from concerts and shows. 21 and over venues make so that some students have to miss their favorite bands live. What makes this even worse is that with some bands, these venues are their only local stop and the sole chance to see them. This should not be the case as music is a popular outlet for the stressed student. In addition, venues that are 21 and over make it difficult for students that have friends over and under 21 to find things to do together. The majority of comedy clubs are also 21 and over venues. Students are unable to see an outlet where they can laugh after a stressful day. These venues are usually designated as 21 and over due to the fact that alcohol is served on the premises or because the show is being held within a casino. While it makes sense that these busi- Artificial intelligence photo provided by Anne Hall. Physical constructs of society D amaging t o c ognitive d evelopment world under the premise that one can naturally survive in the world on one's own. Present day America pri- Common sense is becommarily exists within technol- ing the generation that more ogy and coded information, quickly knows how to crecausing the general popula- ate web pages, adapt to new tion to lack the ability to ex- electronic equipment, design ercise common sense. their own aps, etc. The need Society is built of social to function within the physiconstructs that tell us what cal world appears less than and how to think, how to necessary. perceive and understand This creates the question the world around us. Peo- of whether or not we have ple, whose socioeconomic evolved closer to Artificial backgrounds are more 'mod- Intelligence, if Artificial Inern' and do not stem from telligence has caught up to a more or less "primitive" us or if there is some medienvironment^ see the world um. Artificial Intelligence is far differently than others. limited by the constructs of For example, cultures that embedding "common sense" live in rounded huts, tipis into coding that directs the or spherical domains do not machine to function for itself have the same perception of without being directed to do angles and shapes as people so. Instead, it adapts so that it that live their whole lives in can do so for itself and adjust square, cube and rectangular to the environment it exists buildings. The environmen- within. tal conditioning was not inTechnology has advanced herent in their life to adapt to so rapidly in the past lifetime the perception that is inher- that limits are constantly beited within the cubed soci- ing pushed for mechanical ety. "Common sense" comes purposes, but organic means from these constructs. of survival become less In today's age, people prevalent of a concern. We spend less time in the physi- are more concerned about cal world and more time in having the latest machinthe digital. Common sense ery and video game than we is no longer perceived by the appear to be about feeding present generation as being ourselves, as the American the formal definition of what people increasingly suffer its existence was meant to in hunger from a population be. This could be the sense of driven by living in the mosafety, survival and general ment and not questioning the ability to function within the now. B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR nesses want to avoid underage drinking and gambling, excluding all people under the age of 21 is not thè best method of prevention. These venues could sell tickets specifically for those under 21 and have a separate seating section for these patrons, ensuring that those in this section are kept from alcoholic beverages. These venues could provide plastic fastening colored wristbands for those under 21to make these individuals easily identifiable when passing. These methods would allow all students to unwind after a long week by listening to their favorite bands or watching a comedian perform. �10 cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, D EC 4 , 2 0 1 3 O PINION Faculty profile Dr. Joely Proudfit "This was always where I wanted to be when I graduated from my doctorate program. I 'm glad to be able to teach students who are from my tribe and other neighboring tribes. I 'm really excitéd to be a part of a campus that values all of its stakeholders, especially its tribal community partners." —Dr. P roudfit B Y AMANDA L ENOX EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Group picture taken at the groundbreaking of the new building for the Veterans Center. Present parties include the advisor for the Veterans Center, Mrs. Although November is Native American Heritage 4 Month, CSUSM Professor Dr. Joely Proudfit recognizes her heritage all year long * Stereotypes and presumptions of identity are harmful to members of the community through her Native Studies population and really under- veterans. When I tell peo- classes. James Pinckney Jr., said. ple that I 'm a veteran, they Professor Proudfit re"As a Hispanic military standing that we're just peo- kind of give me this look. ceieved three degrees in Pople, like every other student B Y A NNE H ALL dependent; common courThey forget that women DESIGN EDITOR tesy is instilled, and as a vet- here. We've had different can be veterans too. Three litical Science. She first received her Bachelor's degree eran it is stronger, but people experiences but if you still As a growing population seem to lack the recipro- cut us we still bleed. We're women just graduated from from Long Beach State with of active duty military tran- cation in the sentiments," still human as well. Through Marine Corps Infantry. Of- a concentration in Public Polsition to veterans, percep- student David Acosta said. ASI, we're trying to build a ficer Training. Just saying. icy in American Politics then tion of their purpose in life . Sometimes the behavior sense of inclusiveness with We were normal people be- went on to earn her Master's becomes somewhat of a blur. towards veterans is similar the veteran population on fore we joined the military from Northern Arizona UniVeterans on campus are to that of being treated as campus. The Veterans Center and we're still normal peo- versity (NAU) with a conconstantly mentioning though we are ex-convicts': is intended to create a space ple. We just went through centration in Public Policy how they notice that they avoided, ignored, given where people want to spend a different life experience and American Indian Policy. are treated differently than strange looks and some- their time and get to know than other people did and She also continued her eduother individuals when the times approached in fear. one another," SVO Treasur- that's it. We're just like eve- cation at NAU, receiving her population realizes that People look at veterans like er, Michael Betancourt, said. rybody else," SVO Presi- doctorate in American Indian Veterans and military per- dent, Claudia Oreegal, said. Public Policy. they served in the military. we have something to hide. Veterans made the choice sonnel are stereotyped as be"I always knew that I "Veterans have a differ"Veterans are often misent world view because judged on this campus. Not ing only comprised of men. to give up their freedoms to wanted to do something that we've lived more than 50 so much in the case that they Any women that are recog- become a soldier or sailor for worked for the betterment of miles away from home. So are a different population, nized as military members the sake of supporting the my people, to improve upon we can talk about another but its more that they are suffering from post-traumat- freedoms of others. Regard- the lives of my community, culture after experienc- misunderstood. They are a ic stress disorder are often less of one's chosen path in to improve upon the future ing it, as other people want separate piece of the popu- generalized as having had life, everyone's life experi- of American Indian people," to impose belief of "what's lation that no one seems to experienced sexual trauma. ences are different and no Dr. Proudfit said. "Veterans come in all two encounters in life are exShe had met a professor their perception of perfec- understand. I think that it's tion and what's acceptable very important that veter- shapes and sizes. They are actly alike. This is the same who encouraged her to seek in other cultures," Human ans know how to integrate men and women. People for any military personnel.. a degree in political science, Development Club member, with the rest of the civilian forget about women being believing she could have more of an impact on the community as a professor instead of just being a lawyer, which had been her original career choice. Professor Proudfit is a "Sad Dream" and most im- her pain through a Tears for is wrong in my life by turnportantly "Ghost." These Fears feel, which I can relate ing back time. Practically three-time tenured Cal State B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST songs have a huge signifi- with her songs personally. like |ime travel. Other songs professor. She was originalcance in my life. Also, she looks so fierce on like "Nobody Asked Me (If I ly tenured at San Francisco According to YouTu- the album cover. The songs Was Okay)," "You're Not the "What did I do to make ber "theneedledrop"* in on the album are killer. Her One," "Heavy Metal Heart" you so cruel I've got this his review video about previous sound was indie and "I Blame M yself' that ache inside my heart I know the album, link here: and pop techno based, but make you feel so heavy inthat it's you / What should h ttp://www.youtube.cpm/ now her songs on the album side. I personally had the I do now that I know that watch?v=hwE A9 vhpQD A , have an eclectic sound.-It courage especially to sing we're doomed I loved you he said, "Californian singer feels so fresh but yet seems "Heavy Metal Heart" in front most / And now you're a and model Sky .Ferreira's to have a vintage tone. Her of a crowd of people that are ghost I walk right through" full-length debut leaves a lot lyricism still is meaningful close to m e and come out to goes the jehorus of a hyp- to be desired outside of the as before. Her dark themes them, like at the "Coming notic song by Sky Ferreira album's handful of enjoyable leave me paralyzed and Out Monologues" from the on her previous EP Ghost. pop songs." wanting to memorize each LGBTQA Pride Center on With Ferreira's meaningful My subjective take on lyric. The tones of songs campus here at CSUSM. lyrics, dark choice of topics "Night Time, My Time," bring up nostalgic and senthat leaves the listener with a Ferreira's new album is my timental feelings. For examJust listen to the album, curious feeling and with Fer- opinion. I do not intention- ple, within seconds of hear- "Night Time, My Time" reira's black-and-white tone, ally discredit the artist of his ing my favorite song "24 while reading this column in balances with sentiment. My or her talent and or effort. hours," it talks about wish- the dark, and let's hear what favorite songs on the EP are I agree, though digress- ing these 24 hours would you feel? Sky Ferreira album cover courtesy of twitter.com. songs like "Everything Is ing, and believe Ferreira is never end. I strangely want 4.5/5 Paws up!!! Embarrassing," "Red Lips," showing her weakness and to try to fix everything that Vicky Hernandez, student staff, activé members of the SVO and Veterans that regularly visit the center, by Anne Hall. The reactions that raise the statement of Veterans are people too' if - State where she chaired the American Indian Studies Department. She then went on to be the Director of the Master's in Tribal Government Management and Leadership at Cal State San Bernardino. Dr. Proudfit knew she always wanted to be at Cal State San Marcos because it is the homeland to her people. She is a descendent of the Pechanga band of Luiseño Indians. This semester, Dr. Proudfit teaches Imagining Indians: American Indians in Media, Film and Society (NATV 38Ó-1). Her class helped launch the first Annual San Diego American Indian Film Festival. Next semester she will be teaching American Indian Women and Activism (NATV 380-3) and American Indian Communities (SOC 348). Dr. Proudfit has restructured Native Studies to grow it into a department and has developed six courses. "I love teaching; I love that you can really impact someone's life. I believe that education is the path to selfdetermination and its something that no one can take away from you," Dr. Proudfit said. She loves when students are engaged and excited about being in the classroom. She also encourages all students to take a Native Studies class and not think that it is just for Indian students because "it is for everybody. You're an American. Our history is your history." Review of Sky Ferreira - Night Time, My Time �A & E Editor: T Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com 'John Dies a t the End' A trophied L andscape G lance i nto M CASD d o w n t o w n BY K ATIE G ARNER STAFF WRITER There's something satisfying about a good ghost story. The pulse-raising, spine crawling tales of murder and mystery are refreshing no matter what the season. Horror fans everywhere will appreciate a chilling novel that keeps you biting your lip and fearful of shadows on the wall for days on end. Well, this book isn't quite like that. David Wong delivers a never-ending stream of laughs in his debut novel John Dies at the End. Successfully blending the genres of horror and comedy, Wong's novel promises nothing but the most insane spiral into crazy you may ever read, in this life and the next. The plot revolves around two college dropouts, Dave and John, who gain the ability to see all manner of supernatural creatures after a party one fateful night. Amidst flying mustaches and girls bursting into snakes, Dave and John have no idea what they're doing and their decision-making skills leave much to be desired. But c aa they save the day from the most powerful entity of evil in the universe? B Y L ISSETTE N UNEZ STAFF W RITER All signs point to no. Dave's deadpan narration and John's Don Quixoteesque persona are a hilarious contrast and tremendous fun to read. Although the action packed plot proves confusing at times, once you pick up John Dies at the End you'll be laughing too much to con- sider putting it down. The author is currently the executive editor of the humor site Cracked.com and last year published the sequel to John Dies at the End, which is entitled This Book is Full of Spiders (Seriously Don't Touch It). As we almost approach winter break, I would like to recommend the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego, a museum known to have various types of eye catching artwork. One which stood out more than the others was Atrophied Landscape, an art piece made by Travis Somerville. The painting detailed a lone house that is perched on top of Martin Luther King's head and a collage of luxury ads from 1960's magazines surrounded it. Moreover, the medium Somerville used in his artwork was oil on a canvas, which he completed in 2009. Travis Somerville grew up in towns throughout the southern United States. Being born and raised in the South influenced Somerville to explore the history of race and racism through his art. Most of his large-scale oil paintings incorporated a collage of which illustrated political icons associated with their notorious cultural Photo courtesy of mcasd.org. setting such as the piece mentioned above. His sculptures and installations also reflected on the complexities of racism that enlightened a point of how departed society is from discussing U.S. oppressions and colonial attitudes. His education sprouted through the works of Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, where he studied and attended San Francisco Art Institute after getting situated in San Francisco. Today, Somerville's work has been included in numerous museum exhibitions. One in particular enlightens the view on human rights, which is "The State of Human Rights." It is an international exhibition consisting of 70 contemporary artists who devote their styles of art to human rights. Overall, this would be a great place to see as a family. It opens a sense of unusual thoughts that are not usually triggered during the realm of being part of society caused by of all its distractions such as the media, politics, religion and propaganda. That being said, let us enjoy a true sense of freedom for once under the open-minded views brought by contemporary art and its attempts of expanding thoughts far beyond one's imagination. The museum is in Downtown San Diego at the Jacobs Building at 1100 Kettner. It is open from 11 a m. to 5 p m. every day except Wednesdays. Movie review Thor 2: The Dank World Cougar Shuffle - Winter jams B Y Z ACH SCHANZENBACH By Amanda Lenox STAFF WRITER There are hundreds of superheroes nowadays, but how many of them are gods? At least one, that's for sure. When Marvel's demigod from Asgard made his bigscreen debut in 2011, Thor's film didn't have quite as big an impact as Iron Man or Captain America. But it's still a good watch. Thor returned a year later alongside our aforementioned heroes and others to stop his brother Loki's evil plans in The Avengers. Now after another year, Thor is back for more. Thor: The Dark World engrosses its audience more than its 2011 predecessor. While Thor placed more focus on the Asgardian's character development than on super awesome action scenes those superhero movies are known for, The Dark World involves a lot more action than anything. So what is our demigod hero (Chris Hemsworth) up against this time? An evil elf named Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) wants to destroy the universe with a destructive weapon known as the Aether (must be a South Pole e lf...). With a crazy dimensional fissure of sorts coming to Earth, the destructive liquid finds a way to seep into the bloodstream of Jane Foster (Natalie Port- It ' s the holiday season once again! I Time to hare the Christmas music on repeat if you haven I t already Started. Some people may eiyoy the classics while others prefer the newer hits by popular artists. 80 take a Ipeak from studying fbr finals, grab a peppeimint mocha and j ust relax with these two playiists. If you prefer thè classics ; man), Thor's human love interest from Earth. For about the first 50 minutes, nothing goes right for our hero and he is finally driven to such desperation that he actually busts his brother out of prison. This is where the film gets much more4nteresting, starting off with Loki (Tom Hiddleston) making some rather hilarious comments that make Jane's comic-relief intern look rather bland. As for the crazy dimensional fissure that comes to Earth at the climax of the movie, well, let's just say that gravity is defied and a portal of sorts is created. When I say portal, don't be thinking of Loki's portal at the climax of Avengers. This one is much more chaotic. The story as a whole is well-done, although it leaves a little ambiguity about what's become of Thor's father Odin (Anthony Hopkins). Hemsworth and Hiddleston do a fine job creating tension between the two brothers, and ultimately the viewer's expectations are turned completely upside down. When all is said and done, if you thought Thor was somewhat slow compared to other Marvel productions, then you'll have no problem with The Dark World. It's a worthy watch. PS: Marvel fans may want to stick around after the credits start to roll; there's a little hint scene after the first quarter of the credits. But then what were you expecting? As for what's after all the credits? Well, it's not much...just an epilogue, really. Johnny Mathis - * It ? s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christinas* Bobby Helms « r Jmgle Beli Rode ^ Carpenters - " (Thzrz ' s No Place l ike) Home f br t he Holidays * Donny Hathaway * * This Christinas * Thurl R aven^oft - * You ' re a Mean One, Mr, Grineh* Brenda Lee - * Rockin * Around the Christmas TYee * : $. * +++ If you prefer t heiiewer hits: ? v NSYNC- « Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays * MadonnaJ - * Santa Baby* Brit^Spears Y ear)* Taylor Swift - * Last Christmas* Josh Groban - * Believe * Kelly Clarkson - * Underneath the Tree * �12 A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.arts@gmaii.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, D EC 4 , 2 0 1 3 STODeMHV-' FASHION COLUMNIST It is officially the holiday season. According to rookiemag. com, "The mall is a very scary place during the holidays" and I agree, especially for a college student on a budget. "But never fear, there is an alternative to this nightmare: the thrift store. If you know how to maneuver one, you can find thoughtful, creative gifts that won't empty your wallet or contribute to the consumerist hype of the holiday season." Also, the thrift store is a great place to elevate your wardrobe. What I love about thrift & E spiffs" e>v í Airu o ec i N O # SDBWD # Thrifting B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS A store shopping is the rush of wandering the aisles, looking at the endless selection of Holiday sweaters and especially having the feeling of knowing you could afford it all. According to rookiemag. com, "Shopping at a thrift store isn't easy like going to a department store—it's work. That's what I like about it. I like the digging. I like leaving with something special that was really cheap and looks awesome, then having someone freak out on me, going, 'OH MY GOD I LOVE your shirt, WHERE did you get it???' and casually tossing out, 'Thrift store,' and have them frown and go, ' Oh.'" Over the weekend, ! went f*fr 4 Cmlroii O ÛRIN HJUQJ. C t.tUj Ait by Caitlin Hazell. Her blog can be found at http://roOkiemag-.com/ to the Salvation Army thrift store at Poway. Everything was 50% off! And I was cruising down the men's aisle and I happened to stumble across a velvet blazer. I tried it on and itfitperfectly. Compared to department store prices, that blazer would have been priced around hundreds of dollars and I got it for less than ten bucks. I also got a black tee shirt with a cat on it for a (dollar. I also got a cute little nick-knack for less than fifty cents. It was a wooden cat and it looked like something you would get at4 Urban Outfitters for like thirty dollars. Overall my thrifting experience was a successful one and I suggest that my readers take advantage of the wonderful worlcf of the thrift store. I am from Chula Vista, way down south from San Marcos. Whenever I go back home to San Diego, I try to go thrifting. I usually go to Broadway and the whole street is filled with thrift stores. I budget my spending to about $20, and I usually come home with a trash bag filled to the rim with my purchases. Moving to San Marcos, I want to look for moire thrift stores, and I know that there are plenty of them close by. i want to go to Oceanside and go thrifting. I believe thrift stores are great places for students who are on a budget especially during the holiday season. Thrift stores are everywhere. No matter wherever you live, they are bound to be around somewhere. 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Top ranked Cougars at home finale D ont regret missing this last regular season h ome game B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR The CSUSM m en's basketball team is now ranked No. 1 nationally in the NAIA, and they have only one more regular-season home game to play against Bethesda on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. With admission being f ree for students, this is the perfect opportunity to witness a piece of history in CSUSM athletics. This season started off with the Cougars playing the San Diego State Aztecs, a NCAA Division I program, in an exhibition game. The Aztecs are now ranked No. 5 in the nation on both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Coaches' Poll. CSUSM lost this match up, but definitely held their own against a nationally ranked division I program. At one point, the score was 58-55 at the 8:26 mark of the second half. If this was not an exhibition game, Jason Johnson's 27 points f or CSUSM, would currently be the second high- De'End P arker d rives t he lane e arlier t his season. P hoto b y C SUSM a thletics.Visit w ebsite a t w ww.csusmcougars.com "I think we are the best brand of basketball in North County/' CSUSM head Coach Jim Saia said at the beginning of the season. est on the season, falling only behind De'End Parker's 28 against Vanguard. This game was a strong predictor of the high caliber of play we have seen from the Cougars this year. Jim Saia's brand of basketball seems to be working for the Cougars, as they were the first team in the country to reach 20 wins on the season after their 86-73 victory over Simpson on Jan. 18. They are currently boasting a 21-1 record overall, and they have remained on the national poll for 19 straight weeks, a streak that dates back to last season's preseason rankings. If you happen to miss this upcoming regular-season home game, the final appearance for the Cougars will be March 1 with a 7:30 p.m. start time. This exhibition game, against St. Katherine, will honor the team's seniors. These last two home appearances offer students a great chance to see the rapidly developing athletic department representing them at CSUSM. 30 minutes can save a life T he g eneration o f b loggers f lood t he w eb Upcoming blood drive on campus B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Students have the opportunity to make a huge impact on people's lives by donating blood this month. The American Red Cross and the CSUSM Athletics Department are teaming up to host a blood drive on campus, with the goal of having 75 students participate. Just by spending 30 minutes of their time, a student can save the lives of up to three people with their donation. "When I was born I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease called hereditary spherocytosis. My disease caused me to spend several months in the hospital receiving blood transfusions and missing out, f or the better part of my childhood, playing athletics," former CSUSM baseball pitcher and O UR N EXT ISSUE FEB 19,2014 blood drive organizer, Jackson Gaskins, said. "I realized from a young age that because of blood donors I was able to live my dream. I was able to compete in sports after about the age of 10, perfectly healthy and fully functioning." Students can schedule their donation appointment ahead of time at www.redcross. org with the code CSUSM. They are encouraged to eat iron-rich meals beforehand. On the day of the blood donation, students should make sure they have had plenty of rest, wear comfortable clothes, bring a form of identification and drink extra fluids. The American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, in the Grand Salon of the Clarke Building. Every donor will receive a Red Cross T-shirt as a thank you for donating. Social media and technology increase our interest but hinder our retention B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES SENIOR STAFF W RITER When it comes to the word "blog," there are people who automatically reject the idea of owning one and much less writing one. Yet there is a large number of young people who are gaining more interest in creating and sharing their own personal blogs, as evidenced by a growing number of blog-formated forums in recent years. Blogs are being created for multiple, and new, purposes. With the evolution of technology, it is normal to encounter people who embrace the idea of self-expression. If someone is interested in sharing their written work or ideas, they can almost be certain it will be read or "skimmed" by others online. Many blog sites give writers an opportunity to hashtag after every blog post and it al- lows other users with similar interests more opportunity to view it. There are other tools to help share written work with more people. Most sites now have "share" or "reblog" buttons that make it easy to spread the word on people's creations. Modern social media makes it easy for people to create and inspire. Whether they like to write or share their fashion sense, they can always rely on blog sites to give them that liberty. Tumblr is one of those blogs. It's a site that is not just for creators but also for followers. "I look down the list of blogs and I follow whatever seems interesting," CSUSM student, Yadira said. Yadira, among others, uses this social media site to learn more about what they are interested in, whether it be TV shows, cooking, fashion, science or poetry. Some studies show that people in our generation have shorter attention spans due to the fact that we retain less when we read and this happens because of our skimming habits. Nicholas Carr speaks about this new habit in his book The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains. "The more we use the Web, the more we train our brain to be distracted—to process information very quickly and very efficiently but without sustain attention," Carr said. Yet blogs that focus on news, science and history, give everyone the ability to understand things they otherwise might not comprehend easily if they read it in an online article or newspaper. Though blogs may make such people more comfortable with reading information outside their comfort zones, blogs can contain information that is questionable because of a lack of being based on reliable evidence. Those who rely on other people's blogs to get information about news or fashion trends often don't think twice about whether the posts are credible. They forget about the biases that often occur in these blog posts. A blogger can pretend to be an expert or journalist, without experience or a degree. To many people it is simply the truth, without question. People tend to follow what they like and therefore read what they are interested in. Sometimes confirmation bias, the act of looking f or information that confirms previously held beliefs, is a related issue. �News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com Books are worth investing in B Y ALISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST Now that the new semester is underway, the lines at the bookstore have dwindled and students are beginning to crack open those books that they've spent so much money on. Some students are reading their books, Or at least they intend to. Not reading the material occurs at CSUSM as well as other schools. This factors into the learning process and can affect even the smartest individual's ability to pass a class. Regardless of major, students can be heard around campus discussing their reading assignments: they have too much to read, they read everything, they read nothing, they only read for classes they like, they only read for classes they struggle in or sometimes they don't even bother getting the textbook for a class. "It is ineffective for students to attend my classes if they have not prepared by reading the text, but I can't speak for other professors, who may work differently. The reason I give unannounced reading quizzes is to provide external motivation for students to read the assignments, as I find that they largely do not read if I don't provide some kind of grade incentive," said Dr. Heidi Breuer, a literature and writing professor at CSUSM. There are two important factors every student should consider before deciding to forgo reading assignments: their own personal learning style and the format of their course. Everyone has different ways that they learn. Some studies suggest that people have different learning-styles or sense-based best approaches for learning. People can be auditory learners, some learn better T o r ead o r n o t t o read? F lipping t hrough pages, b y A nne H all. V ogue p h o t o c reated o f L ena D unham. V isit t he magazine w eb s ite a t h ttp ://www .vogue.com f o r t he f ull s tory. when they have visuals to aid them and others grasp concepts best when kinesthetic activities are included in the instruction. Just because a few classmates say they think the reading is a waste of time does not mean it's useless. In fact, many teachers administer regular quizzes based solely on the reading. Perhaps students that shy away from reading may just learn better from lecture than from reading. Other students may prefer to do the reading on their own and feel like going to lecture is a waste of time. Students can go to the following link to get an idea of what their learning style is so they can develop study habits to help them best understand material: http://www.edutopia .org/multiple-intelligences-learning-styles-quiz. The format of a course and the teaching style that the professor uses also play a part in determining whether the reading assignment is worthy of a student's time. Some professors thoroughly cover all of the reading in their lectures, and often more, only assigning the reading so that students can get a preview before the lecture, and hopefully follow along better or ask questions if necessary. Other professors assign reading to be done before class so that the material can be discussed in class, where students are able to share their ideas and interpretations rather than just scribbling notes for an hour. It is critical in classes of that format for all students to do the reading so that everyone can participate, more ideas can be shared and a greater understanding of the topic can be grasped. If only a handful of the students do the reading, those class discussions will not be very lively and the students who have not read will not get the most out of their class. Curling up on the couch with a textbook to spend an hour or two reading may not sound like everyone's idea of a fun night, but it may be necessary for a student's learning style or the best way to prepare for a class so that students can benefit the most from taking that course. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey on the subject of reading textbooks and other sources. To take the survey, goto: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8PG5R86. Responses will be included in a follow-up story later this spring semester. R eshaping The Vogue i mage creating c ontroversy B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST Vogue's February issue will feature a retouched photo of Lena Dunham and some people feel the use of Photoshop on the actress is inappropriate. In times where editing photos is practiced, we can reshape a person's body through programs such as Photoshop. Because of the media's infatuation with unattainable beauty standards, Photoshop has taken a primary role in the tool set of the modern day magazine editor. However, there are certain situations where these photos are criticized, such as how they affect the way that people perceive attractiveness in themselves and others. A few CSUSM students weighed in about the issue of retouching on body images. The representation of women in the media is an issue that students immediately pointed out problems with. "In our society, the representation of women is a complex and interesting issue," CSUSM student, Melisa Velazquez, said. "Women for example are being objectified and judged by their physical appearance. Even through new diversified roles married parents," according of women arise, images of to the Census. [how] the media represent The U.S. News reported on women have a strong influMay 6 of last year that pov- ence." erty is linked to "out-of-wed"In my opinion, the media lock births" because of these produces an unachievable statistics. Descendants of baby boomers are not reproducing B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR As buildings rise to higher heights and neighborhoods are designed to accommodate max capacity, the population is supposedly catching up with itself. Multiple sources trace the national birth rate as it drops and postulate possible causes. CSUSM students contradict the measures. According to nation .time, com, the American Census shows that our 1 percent population growth is the lowest birth rate since the Great Depression. Based on the National Vital Statistics Reports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the nation's conception rate had depleted by 3 percent between 2007 and 2010 and slightly increased in 2011 and remained constant through 2012. The 1 percent growth noted in 2013 still does not surmount the rate for reproduction. "Who d oesn't w ant a c arbon copy mini m e? Plus these g enes M UST c arry o n.. . N uva Ring unti1 t here is a ring on her finger," c ommunications m ajor, K yle G loges, said. The American Community Survey Reports show that 34 percent of women bearing children since 2011 were unmarried in the State of California. "Women and men who have children outside of marriage are younger on average, have less education and have lower income than p erception fertility levels are projected to experience only minor changes, either slight decrease or slight increases. The results of logistic projections are evaluated in light of recent socioeconomic "As in the case for mortal- trends, social policies, public ity, some assumptions about health and program coverthe fertility trajectories are age, and the proximate deterconsistent across countries minants of fertility. and regions. Trends in women's educaAn expected increase in tional attainment and labor contraceptive prevalence is force participation, for eximplicit in the assumptions ample, are examined. about future fertility declines Family planning program for many countries. efforts are also reviewed as For some countries, future are age at marriage and the representation of women through means of perfection and a standard of idealized beauty that does more harm than good," CSUSM student, Paul Rodriguez, said. Vogue fashion magazine just released their February issue featuring actress Lena Dunham from the show "Girls." Some people feel there is a paradox between the spirit of the HBO show and thé modifications the magazine made to Dunham's photos. The website Jezebel, com offered $10,000 for "unretouched" photos of Dunham after the Vogue shoot. The request was quickly answered. Regarding the photos of Dunham, critics pointed out the obvious Photoshop retouches done to the actress's body. According to Jezebel's blog, she had the bags under her eyes retouched, her smile lines airbrushed, her jaw refined, among other changes. Jezebel also claims Dunham had numerous touch-ups, such as her neck thinned and brought in, her hips pulled in and a male model's knee raised to be closer to her. According to "Gender and Popular Culture" by Katie Milestone and Anneke Meyer, "Women in popular culture have always been closely associated with and scrutinized in terms of thenphysical appearance, for example the size and shape of their appearance or the condition of their skins." Some feel the need to be worried about the long-term effects of Photoshop's prevalence in Western media, citing children and eating disorders as the reason for these concerns. Consider the message of the popular Buzzfeed. video, "Watch Photoshop Transform Your Favorite Celebrities Right Before Your Eyes." According to the video, on a typical day 8 to 18 year olds engage in some form of media for an average of 7.5 hours a day. Of a survey of American elementary school girls who read magazines, 81 percent of ten-year-olds said that they are afraid of being fat. 69 percent said images influence their concept of the ideal body shape. Forty-nine percent said the pictures make them want to lose weight and one-third of non-overweight girls reported dieting. Seventy percent of people believed that advertisements and media should use more average sizes. Lena Dunham's controversy is just one small incident out of thousands of others. Student opinions seem to lean more towards the harmful effects of Photoshop on body images. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey about magazine reading and body image perception. Go to https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/MYQTHQJ. proportion of women using contraception," according to the Census Bureau's International Data Base. In light of these projected measures, 30 students at CSUSM were surveyed on their desire to have children. Questions asked if they are parents, their marital status before or after having children, how many children they would like to have and whether the recession plays a part in making choices to start a family. Twenty students stated that they had interest in having children, and of those 20, four individuals stated that they would be willing to adopt. They equally state that society is overpopulated and there are many children that need families. "The earth is reaching max capacity. It is no longer necessary to reproduce for survival of the species. Adopt," communications major, Benito Olamendi, said. (Babies page 4). continued on �SPORTS Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 52 , 014 Heart Beat Crossfit an exciting and communal form of exercise 3 Track andfieldgearing up for the season B Y S HAINAPARDO B Y RACHEL GALLEGO SENIOR STAFF W RITER HEALTH COLUMNIST If you have not heard of crossfit yet, it is the recent exercise regimen that consists of various high-intensity and functional movements that enhance all aspects of a person's performance and fitness level. What may seem strange and unfamiliar has a remarkable way of bringing together the community. This is one of the fundamental foundations that makes crossfit so effective. Crossfit has recently become a popular group exercise program involving many different exercise routines, weights and movements including barbells, jumping squats and handstand pushups. It is different f rom that of a traditional gym because people are not only there to get better themselves, but everyone is working together to advance the entire group. It prides itself on the communal aspect, because it gives people the support and encouragement needed to continue to benefit their S tretching a t t he c ross f it g ym. P hoto p rovided b y R achel G allego. performance. Although it is a program focused on strength and conditioning, one of the principles of crossfit is that it does not specialize in any particular sport or target muscles. Each class is different in that it changes its routines and exercises so that you are always gaining new experiences. Crossfit encourages individuals to push themselves and continues to challenge u MING your body to adapt to increased demands. "It never gets easier, and that's why people keep coming back," James, an instructor from Crossfit Mission Gorge, said. Due to its wide variety of exercises and team effort, Crossfit is ideal for any committed individual that is willing to try a new way of exercising that is unlikely to become boring. HOME GAMES February 4 Men's Baseball vs. Chapman Women's Basketball vs. Point Loma Nazarene 3:00 pm February 8 Softball vs. La Verne 12:00 pm February 11 Men's Basketball vs. Bethesda Baseball vs. Biola 11:00 am d epartment. V isit w ebsite a t w ww .csusmcougars.com. Last season the Lady Cougars finished 13th as a team. Finishing top 20 is an accomplishment in itself. This season the women have returners who did really well last year such as Kelly Thompson who was third in the 5k, Brianny Williams who was fifth in the hurdles and Amber Rosario who was an All American in the 4x400 relay team and in the 100 meter hurdles. With all of the strong returners and new athletes adding to the equation, the women's team has the potential to be even more competitive than they were last year. As for the men, this season CSUSM has the whole team back. This includes Maurice Strickland, who was an All American in the decathlon, the 4X800 and the 4x400. The men will have their first meet Feb. 22 in Claremont at the Rossi Relays. From the looks of all the returners and new members of this year's team, the men and women should both do even better this season. 7:30 pm February 15 S wanson a nd Reyes r unning f o r t he f inish, p rovided b y C SUSM a thletic 2:00 pm February 5 This track season is beginning to ramp up, with the women having already started and the men soon to follow. There should be a lot of notable action to look out for this year with returning and new talent on both sides. Brittany Hollie and Brianny Williams started the season off in style with excellent performances at the Azusa Pacific Indoor All-Comers meet. Both placed second in their qualifying heats, and then ended up with the third place overall time from Hollie and a fourth place time from Williams. An eye should definitely be kept out for both of these athletes this year. Hollie has already earned an automatic spot in the NALA National Championships with her first performance as a Cougar. Williams is eligible for nationals from her performance in the 2013 Indoor Nationals. "We have athletes who have their events on lock which is Kelly Thompson in the 3k, Heidi Swanson in the mile, the women's 4x800 team, the women's 4x400 team and the distance medley relay should all qualify," head coach Steve Scott said. Earn your M BA on camptIS or online fro> Azusa Pacifie. m ::: MBA Get Out! Get a taste of winter at the Iceoplex I lililí ; B Y A LISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST •i , • i • • V• ' I Iii „ P V, E • " : 1 - ! -• " ^^mÊ It may seem like Southern California forgot about winter this year. But at the Iceoplex in Escondido, you can bundle up and hit the ice to find that winter feeling. Just a short drive f rom CSUSM, Iceoplex is a necessary trip f or any student. There are many public C hildren f igure s kating a t t he I ceoplex, b y A lison Seagle. skate sessions at the Iceoplex ing ability and experience. sion and the rental of ice that visitors can enjoy. Skaters * can skate laps Anyone looking to improve skates. The Iceoplex is located at around the rink while listen- their hockey or ice skating skills can also sign up for 555 North Tulip in Esconing to pop music, or migrate dido. Their full schedule to the center to practice some lessons. Skaters can take a break can be found on their webfancy moves. During the http://iceoplexesconweek there may be hockey f rom skating in the snack site, bar. The menu has a number dido.com/, as well as more lessons or practices going on at the end of the ice, but on of usual snack items. This information about hockey the weekends they turn down includes beverages like hot leagues, lessons and special the lights, turn up the music chocolate and apple cider for events. Even beginners, or someand the atmosphere gets a bit the skaters to warm up with one who hasn't laced up a while the Zamboni smooths more party-like. pair of skates in years, can Hockey leagues are also out the ice. A public skate session is enjoy themselves at Iceoavailable at the Iceoplex, and $10, which includes admis- plex. they vary dependent on skat- MASTER OF B USINESS ADMINISTRATION © 3 8 units © 1 2 - 3 6 months Maximize your career potential and leadership ability with a traditional business degree that focuses on strategy and finance, as well as analytical and relational skills. Professors are Industry experts who emphasize ethical conduct and experiencebased teaming. Six optional concentrations are also available in the on-campus program. OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS MAM MLOS W ASTER O F A R T S M ASTER O F A R T S I H M ANAGEMENT IN L E A D E R S H I P A ND O RGANIZATIONAL S T U D I E S 3 3 units 3 9 units 12—30 months © 2 0 months �4 Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmatl.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 52 , 014 FEATURES Building CSUSM softball brick by brick New coach leading team t hirsty for national title B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR CSUSM softball is fast paced, fun to watch, has free admission for students and is 10 times better with a packed house. The team has done well in the past, including four straight NAIA National Championship appearances, but new coach Laurie Nevarez brings the skills necessary to continue building the program for a university that has experienced overall rapid growth. "She is a great coach and great person. Coach Nevarez holds us accountable, looks out for our futures and puts school first," senior outfielder, Brittney Guy, said. Nevarez spent 10 years as the head coach of the University of Redlands, and had led the Bulldogs to nine straight SCIAC titles. In fact, her first game as a Cougar was against her old school, and the Cougars swept the Bulldogs with a pair of victories. "It was an intense first couple of games and we were focused. I knew their players because I had recruited a lot of their roster," Coach Nevarez said. Some key players to look out for this season would P hoto o f C oach N evarez i n a ction, p rovided b y A nne H all. be Alex Miller, a senior said. outfielder, Brenna Parker, a Coach Nevarez is excited transfer from Palomar and about her position because Katie Wilkinson, the Cou- the university is growing and gars' junior pitcher. Students going places. She already of CSUSM should mark had family and a house in Sunday, April 13 on their the area, and the move to San calendars since the Cougars Marcos seemed like the perwill be taking on Concordia. fect scenario for her and her They are the team that won family. the NAIA National ChampiThe next home game for onship Tournament last year, the Lady Cougars will be and it should make for a very Saturday, Feb. 7 at noon and exciting game. 2 p.m. against La Verne. It's "We are building this pro- a great time to check out gram brick by brick, and the what CSUSM has to look administration has been very forward to this year out of its supportive of that," Nevarez softball team. O riginal w o r k b y t he a uthor. T hese a re b eing u sed f o r h er classes t his s emester. P hoto b y N oelle F riedberg. DIY Corner H ow to give your n otebook a p ick-me-up B Y NOELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF W RITER With the beginning of a new semester comes the same dreaded feeling of schoolwork. We sit in class, reminiscing on all the fun we had over winter break and daydreaming about the upcoming spring break. Monotony quickly sits in. But alas, there is one small way to spice up your school routine. And that way is to collage and decorate your class notebook so that it matches your unique personality and interests. Sounds kind of fun, right? Well it is, trust me. You will need: 1 notebook or composition book Pictures from magazines, old calendars, old picture books, travel books etc. Scissors Glue Clear packaging tape l . Find and cut out all of your pictures. Choose pictures that you find beauti- Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs empower you to put compassion into action. Prepare to make a difference. Master of Social Work • • • Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area Integration of faith and social work practice Full-time and part-time options For more information, visit apu.edu/msw/. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy • Alignment with current California licensure requirements « Professionally active faculty who teach from personal experience • A curriculum that integrates spirituality and values • A blend of the theoretical and practical elements of psychology For more information, visit apu.edu/mfr/. A ZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Gad First Since 1899 (Babies, continued from page 2). T would like to have my own children, but there are thousands of children who need homes. I've always been open to adopting. I think it is beneficial for children to have both male and female role models," communications major, Kelsey Schwarz, said. "With that said, I will have children someday, hopefully while married, but if not, I'll still be the best mom ever. I want to have two or more children as I'm interested in being a foster parent." Of the students who participated in the survey, two were parents with one child ful, that inspire you or that you find amusing. You want your collage to be something you're going to want to look at every day. You can cut your pictures out any way you like. This could be in straight squares or cool shapes. The most important part of this process, however, is that these pictures will give your notebook a personal and unique flair. Starting at either the far left or farrightside of your notebook, you are going to gently place one long strip of packaging tape from top to bottom. I say gently because you have to proceed with caution in order to make sure the tape is in a straight line. You cannot set it down and l ift it up again because it is far too sticky for that. Fold the extra tape over the top and bottom edges of your 2. Next you must arrange notebook. Once you have your pictures on your note- laid the first strip of tape, book. I have found it works continue this process until best if you first plan out you have covered your colwhere you want to glue down lage completely. all of your pictures before This layer of tape will alyou actually start the gluing. low your pictures to stay Once you have done that, nice and fresh looking and you can start to apply just prevent any water damage or enough glue to the back of crumpling to ruin your coleach picture so that it doesn't lage. move around too much. Once you become a pro at What will really hold the decorating your notebooks pictures down is the pack- you can start giving them to aging tape you are going to your friends as gifts. They're apply in the next step. perfect presents because they're an inexpensive but 3. This is the last step be- personal way to give your fore you can sit back and ful- friend a gift as unique as they ly admire your handy work. are. each, who were not married when they conceived but show that the Census demographics do not apply to their parental status or the desire to have a family. The average number of desired children among people that do want to reproduce is two. "I want to be able to give my children all the advantages I didn't have and hopefully they can make a bigger difference in the world for the better. I would like to have a child with or without the married label as long as my significant other is willing to help," psychology major, David Acosta said. 16 out of 30 surveyors state that the recession and socioeconomic climate of society has nothing to do with their decisions to have children. Half of the individuals interviewed state that the socioeconomic condition does not affect their choice to get married. All 30 participants, however, are college students that will most likely make more money after getting their degree than if they had not. CSUSM appears to be contradictory to Census projections for the social drive to reproduce. If the present birth rate continues or escalates in depletion, America will soon experience youth as the minority and the weight of society will once again rest on its elders. �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Nursing Beat Starting out for Spring 2014 B Y MEGAN HABEGER NURSING C OLUMNIST The year 2014 promises to be a momentous year f or many of CSUSM's students, whether they are excited to be starting their first semester at the university or are preparing f or a long-anticipated graduation. For the pre-nursing students, they may be hoping that this is the year they finally get accepted into nursing school! However, in addition to focusing on those last f ew prerequisite classes that are needed to meet the application requirements, there are a few extra steps that pre-nursing students can be taking even now to improve their experiences once they do get into the nursing program. First: Learn to be a team player! Nursing students quickly realize that the independent study habits that got them good grades in all their other classes do not necessarily equate to success. The structure of the nursing program is such that students are thrown together for two to three years (depending on the specific program) of constant group papers and projects. If they are not handled properly, these group assignments can be a major source of stress and even resentment between classmates. Therefore, rather than always relying solely on yourself in order to avoid the potential headache of group work, start taking advantage of any and all opportunities to improve your teamwork skills of communication and coordination with your peers. When in a group setting, practice being assertive in speaking up if there is an inappropriate distribution of the workload. Also be able to discuss potential problems calmly and respectfully rather than allowing frustrations to escalate. Learn to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of both yourself and those you work with so your team can make the most effective use of each other's abilities. The second, related, tip is: Become an APA master! You may have had some casual exposure to various formatting guidelines in previous classes, but once you are in the nursing program (as with all the sciences) you need to develop an intimate familiarity with the formatting style of the American Psychological Association (APA). With an overwhelming number of papers, care plans and exams to keep up with every week, you will not have much time to spare for figuring out what to include on a title page or how to properly create in-text citations. If you have mastered the rules of APA formatting ahead of time, you will not only be doing yourself a favor, but you will quickly become a valuable resource for your classmates. Lastly, one of the best things you can do to prepare yourself is to gain hands-on experience by working or volunteering in a healthcare setting. Not only do volunteer hours help you earn points for the nursing program application, but more importantly, you gain valuable insight into the reality of life as a health care professional. Reading and studying about Clostridium difficile in a microbiology class is one thing, but experiencing the smell of a patient with C. diff for the first time is what will really help you determine if nursing is for you! Additionally, simply becoming familiar with the terminology, equipment and the roles of the various members of the healthcare team will prove to be an invaluable advantage in minimizing the terror and confusion that inevitably washes over each and every nursing student when they show up in a foreign environment for their first day of clinicals! Of course, each student will have to make their own way, whether through Nursing School or any other program, but hopefully by taking advantage of the tips and tricks that others have discovered through personal experience, future students can avoid unnecessary frustrations and make this year a success! M any f o o d o ptions i nclude salads, s andwhiches, a nd b urgers. I mage p rovided b y R ico P almerin. Restaurant Review Trying out t he new Habit Burger Grill B Y RICO PALMERIN SENIOR STAFF W RITER Located hardly 10 minutes from CSUSM campus, the Habit Burger Grill provides a refreshing and inexpensive food stop. On the menu, the Habit flaunts the slogan "There's no substitute for quality!" Rest assured, the small restaurant takes its slogan seriously. With virtually all of the menu being under 10 bucks, the Habit is the perfect place for any college student looking for an affordable and filling meal. The Habit goes for a mix between beachside grill and modern restaurant with metallic high chairs, wood floors and tables and various, small lighting. Providing an easy-going mood, the Habit plays a mixture of soft rock and rock music and has several beach-themed paintings on the walls. As for the food and menu, the Habit is strikingly reminiscent of the popular fast food joint In N Out Burger. The menu can easily be divided into three main categories: Charbugers, grilled sandwiches and fresh salads. Smaller categories include a kids section, sides and cold desserts, such as shakes, malts and cones. The Habit's food is exceptionally prepared and arrives with that look that says "we took care to prepare this"— as opposed to the fast food look of "we made this as fast as we could." Considering flavor, the double Charburger (two ground beef patties) is superb, and the flavor lasts 4 till the final bite. Each burger is customizable and favorites like avocado, mushrooms and bacon can be added for a small fee. Also, the fries aren't bad, just not as memorable as the main course. For a burger grill, the Habit's salads are surprisingly elaborate and include a variety of vegetables that taste extremely fresh. If you're picky about your dressings, they offer several different choices, a few being blue cheese, vinaigrette and classic ranch. If you're a fan of In N Out or other fast food burger joints and looking for something a little bit classier, chances are you'll find the Habit to be right up your alley. If burgers aren't your thing, the Habit maintains quality in all categories of the menu, so give it a try! The Habit Burger Grill is located on the corner of San Marcos Blvd. and Grande Ave: 727 W San Marcos Blvd. For detailed information about the Habit, including nutritional information, check out their various webpages: www.habitburger. com, Facebook.com/habitburger, Twitter @habtburger and Youtube.com/habittube Dr. Schaffman looks to take dance department to new and greater heights B Y A NNE H ALL '•'I'M S O DESIGN E DITOR THAT WE'VE ACTIVITY In 2011, the famous singer Beyonce, was once again caught using the work of other artists without their permission. The act inspired the originating artist of this particular offense, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, a world renowned contemporary dance choreographer to challenge the world to create their own choreographic piece that emulates sections of her dance company's work and share it with the world. People responded with work that completely changed the appearance of the piece Rosas Danst Rosas, and now, Dr. Karen Schaffman has taken the challenge into the classroom. The new course offered is called VPA 380-25: Dance Ensemble and Repertory, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in Arts 101. The class emphasizes use of inspirations from choreographies already made. It focuses on appropriation and adaptation of those pieces to make them EXCITED. THIS BEEN COURSE, WHO IS B E T T I N G AND SHE HAS TY COLLEGES. PROGRAM," IS D U R OFFER AND HAVE HER WE MA FROM BEEN TEACHING SHE SAYS FIRST ABLE TD A SEMESTER HlP CSU AT THE KAREN unique program that is constructed to motivate collaboration within disciplines. afilli Understanding dance culturally and scholarly in order to "unveil the individuality of the student artist is the primary goal," said Schaffman. Social justice is also a strong interest for Dr. Schaffman. " I'm hoping that the program can evolve into dance of activism while it evolves, into cross disciplinary work with visual artists and media artists," she said. The Spring Dance Concert T h e C SUSM d ance d e p a r t m e n t t eaches s tudents t o b e a ware o f t h e b ody a nd h o w a natomy r esponds t o m oveis scheduled for May 1 and m e n t P h o t o b y A n n e H all. May 2. The subject matter " I'm interested in dance concentrates on challenging meaningful to the individual. Schaffman said. being available to every- the spring dance students to While Dr. Schaffman "We're going to be workconsider finding a perforing with a piece by Anne works hard to develop the body," Dr. Schaffman said. A School of Arts Director is mance that will experiment Teresa De Keersmaeker. She dance program on campus, offered up her work. Be- she is collaborating with the in the process of being hired with new things and find themselves beyond their yonce's choreographer stole Visual and Performing Arts on campus to establish more programs to create cross-dis- exposure and potentially ex- comfort level to establish her famous piece. Instead of work that can relate to presgetting angry, the choreogra- ciplinary works that collabo- pand on curricular vision and ent day. The motivation is pher actually offered up the rate dance with other medi- facilities. 1 The dance program is a to "think outside the box. whole process online," Dr.. ums. ADAO, LONG BEACH COMMUNI- IS A G R E A T A D D I T I O N DR. HOP MELISSA TO THE SCHAFFMAN. Students will consider work that has already been made to appropriate ideas and develop new things. "We think carefully and mindfully about what w e're putting out into the world. [We're] looking for something that's really meaningful," Dr. Schaffman said. "What do they need to make now?" Classified Ads H L W NE E P A TD SUMMER DAY CAMP JOBS: Southern California. Swimming, horses, crafts, beaches, sports,archery, ropes courses, hiking & more! Make a difference! www.DayCampIobs.com F OR S ALE Do you h ave something you;d like to sell? Try inexpensive classified a ds in The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or less. Questions? Email us a t: csusmchronicle.advertising® gmail.com. �O pinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com University Student Union opens Adds e xciting addition to CSUSM campus B Y ZACH SCHANZENBACH SENIOR STAFF W RITER V alentine's f o r t he s weetness o f l ife. S omething t o c onsider w hen s preading t he l ove. P hoto b y A nne H all. V alentine's Day is o verrated --Or is it? B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN EDITOR Valentine's Day is right around the comer and there are lots of reasons to celebrate this holiday. Personally, I always found The Day to be an excuse for women to make men spend money to pamper them and prove their affections for one extra day out of the year. Many-a-times, I 've seen all hell break loose because that just didn't quite happen for one reason or another and the poor man was left to pay some kind of consequence. Growing up, all that ever really happened on The Day was making pink and red hearts for valentines. Then we would find out who got the most by the end of the day and exchanged candy while the grown-ups left all us kids behind to do whoknows-what without us. That never seemed to be much to look forward to. I have to admit that I did adore the flower deliveries; that part never gets old. As I got older I came to realize that there is so much more to Valentine's Day than passing out decorative cards, stuffing peoples faces with sweets and topping one romantic date after the other. Learning of the Roman Emperor, Claudius H , who made a martyr of one Saint Valentine completely altered my perception of The Day and gave it a new meaning. Claudius forbade young men to wed for the sake of having an abundance of soldiers. This Saint Valentine felt that it was wrong to forbid soldiers from marrying and performed marriage rights in secret, despite Claudius decree. For that, he was imprisoned and beheaded. He sacrificed his life for the sake of defending true love. In some versions of the story, he found love for himself in the process and coined the phrase "Your Valentine." That part I think Hallmark was more responsible for. Of course, Feb. 14 was selected to represent Saint Valentine's Day because it was conveniently the same time frame that pagans celebrated the Lupercalia. It is a holiday that introduces the right of spring and is based on the ideals that being whipped by hides would grant fertility. Many occasions of pairings during this time were told to have ended in marriages. Birds and other animals were also exercising their natural fertility cycles around this timeframe as well. Ironic? I don't think so. I never had celebrated the couples' holiday until I shared them with my best friend, who now just happens to be my husband. Without him, it would just be another day full of people stuffing faces full of sweets and trying to prove their affections where I think they could just do that at any time of life. Yet, I would continue to take a moment of pause for the story of Saint Valentine of Rome and the battles made throughout history for the right to express and live for true love. No matter what, that is always worth celebrating. W iFi m a y p o s e h e a l t h h a z a r d B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER SENIOR STAFF W RITER Constant exposure to WiFi may be negatively impacting student health. Internet access is a main concern for the majority of students, especially with the growing number of classes turning to online resources. The WiFi that allows students to have access to the materials they need can lead to numerous health problems. WiFi uses electromagnetic radiation in order to send signals through the walls of a building and to the computer hooked up to the wireless network. This leads to small doses of EMF radiation exposure. The closer you are to a wireless modem and the more time you spend near a wireless network, the more radiation you are taking in. Many students even have their own WiFi modems within their apartments or homes, exposing them to this electromagnetic radiation at a much closer range. In addition, if this modem is not turned off at night then you are being exposed to small doses of radiation 24/7. The electromagnetic radiation that is released by WiFi modems has prompted some scientists to believe that they cause adverse health effects. Dr. Henry Lai published a study in which he argues that radio frequency radiation, which is released by wireless internet modems as well as cell phones and other forms of wireless technology, cause health effects. These include cancerous tumors and genetic effects, including damage to DNA. Other noted symptoms that are argued to result from wireless modem radia- tion over time are sleep disturbance and an increase of migraines. While the radiation received from wireless modems is at a much smaller dose and not as harmful as the radiation received from cell phones, I still believe that students should try to reduce their exposure time where they can. For students that have their own wireless modems, unplug when not in use to reduce your daily amount of exposure. Try to spend some time outdoors where the radiationnis less potent. I also think that the campus might consider shutting the WiFi off in the student housing areas for a few hours when internet activity is consistently the lowest, allowing students to sleep without the presence of harmful electromagnetic radiation. COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF K atlin S weeney DESIGN E DITOR A nne H all News Editor Sarah H ughes S PORTS EDITOR P hoto o f o pening day b y A nne H all. Of course, you may be worried because you need your computer to do homework but it needs to be charged. No problem, there are electrical outlets at certain points. If you are hungry swing by one of the restaurants located on the fourth floor. The USU offers sub sandwiches, Mexican food, burgers and Chinese food, pretty much covering the whole spectrum of delicious options. Throughout the building, there are a number of offices for certain departments and orgs, that were set up originally near Craven Hall. These include Student Life and Leadership, the Dean of Trader Joe's implements grocery bag fee Great f ood, p rices a nd e nvironmental c onsciousness •11 * B Y LAURÊN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Some Trader Joe's locations throughout California are now charging customers for grocery bags in the hopes of minimizing environmental waste. T J.'s is no stranger to promoting higher standards of consumption. The grocery stores are best recognized for their plethora of cost-efficient organic local meats and produce and their nonGMO ingredients. Stores emphasize the importance of good quality food and service. They even accommodate gluten-free, kosher and plant-based dieters. T J.'s also focuses much of its attention on aiding environmental preservation. According to the website "Eco-conscious," in 1977 T J.'s became the first grocery company to market the sale of reusable shopping bags, a campaign known as "Save a Tree." In Sept. 2012, the company announced their decision to charge cus- P oster r egularly d isplayed a t T rader Joe's l ocations t o r emind c ust o m e r s t o have r euseable bags. P hoto p rovided b y L auren H ammond. tomers 10 cents f or each paper bag used when shopping. Charges were originally implemented in the Santa Monica location in 2011 after a city ordinance was set in place to eliminate plastic bag waste as well as to help regulate and minimize paper bag usage. Not all areas of Southern California have been affected by the new fee declaration. However, city locations neighboring San Marcos, including Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Gabriel, have implemented charges and the trend is sure to spread towards the San Diego area. The goal of the new bag C ONTACTS csusm.cougarchronide@gmail.com fee is to help decrease paper pollution by promoting the one-time purchase of reusable bags. Although some have noted their distaste for the new charges, this remains a small but effective way for such a popular and renowned corporation to help increase environmental consciousness through its wide array of customers. Waste continues to have a devastating impact on the United States ecosystem. Employing this sort of change will force a sense of awareness at a time when it is imperative for the US population to begin embracing cleaner consumption habits. 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C RAVEN 3 5 0 0 J ustin D o n n e r FEATURES EDITOR C ARTOONISTS A manda L enox F aith O r c i n o O PINION EDITOR ACADEMIC A DVISOR K ent D avy L auren H ammond Now at the start of the spring semester, I am struck with curiosity as I notice that the new University Student Union building is open. Last semester, anytime I 'd walk from the Sprinter station to school, I would see construction on my right and left as I ascended the stairs of Chavez Circle. I never paid this much heed and I didn't care much for whatever they were doing. It was just another ordinary day. With some down time in between classes, I decided to check out the new building. I was more than just mildly surprised. I felt like a kid in a candy store. The USU could aptly be described as a college student's heaven. There are plenty of places to gather and study, but perhaps the best place this time of year is on the green roof. Next to a garden filled with 15 different kinds of plants, this is a wonderful place to get together with friends because it takes into account that we live in California, and weather is swell this time of year. Students and so on. If your favorite club c an't be found near Craven, you might want to stop by here to find it. On the first floor, there is a commuter's lounge made mainly for people on the go. With a vending machine stocked with drinks (but no Pepsi, oddly), places to sit and catch a breath and two microwaves, this is a nice place for anyone to chill at. There is a cafe on the other side of the fourth floor, where you can grab your morning cup of j oe, making three coffee places on campus. Just beyond that there is a convenience store where you can get some supplies for living on your own, like deodorant, instant meals, etc., as well as snacks that you previously were only able to find in on-campus vending machines. There is also a fruit-smoothie bar for students who are health enthusiasts. Don't even get me started on the ballroom; the largest room in any building on campus. Overall, hanging out at the USU is an experience no CSUSM student will want to miss. T UESDAYS NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 P M- A lison Seagle Our office is located in Craven 3500 t he academic year. D istribution in- campus. Letters t o t he Editor should include n ot t o p rint anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves t he right t o reject any L etter t o t he Editor f or any reason. �Opinion Editors: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Photo o f last year's f lash m o b f o r I Billion Rising o n V alentine's D ay 2013, P icture p rovided b y A nne 7 "There is no indication that radiation levels have reached a hazardous point/' officials said. There is no reason for us to think that the Pacific is unsafe. Hall. Better way to spend Valentine's Day Readings o f r adiation levels f r o m a cross t he n ation can b e v iewed a nd m i n o t o r e d a t t h e f ollowing w eb s ite: t heradiationnetwork.com. têomM^stmom !v © € ) { # m S « w e S Te d U Mbc Aet M M e i rn p og lr Hm Celebrating the lives of women around world BY KATLIN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Student organizations Feminists Unite will be presenting a night of laughter and tears as an alternative to the traditional Valentine's Day celebration. The Vagina Monologues originate from the play written by Eve Ensler of the same name. Ensler traveled around the world to conduct a series of interviews, ask-, ing women questions about their lives and sexuality. The answers she received ranged from happy to sad, reflected in the stories that would later become the plays framework. The .Vagina Monologues is £ script that presents the lives and experiences of women across the globe. Performed all around the world, CSUSM will be hosting its own interpretation of the script as has been done in the past. Feminists Unite members Karen Guzman and Ashley Gutierrez have spearheaded the organization of the event and look forward to seeing the performers take to the stage this Valentine's Day. "Most of the performances have an introduction, so someone will give a one minute speech about what is going to come up next. While it is performed in different languages around the world, the script is always the same. You never know what is going to come next. The point of it is to raise awareness about violence against women," Gutierrez said. The Vagina Monologues are typically anywhere between an hour and a half to two hours in duration. This includes an intermission, which this year will include the opportunity to win prizes. There will also be a tabling event beforehand, where students can meet different groups and gather various resources dedicated to social justice. The tabling starts 45 minutes before show time. The Vagina Monologues will take place in English on Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. and in Spanish on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. It will be in the Arts 111 Performance Hall. D oes o cean r adiation a ffect t he U.S. shores? G etting t he f acts s traight a bout t he a ftermath f rom J apan B Y KATALINA LAWRENCE SENIOR STAFF W RITER In December of last year, a Youtube video entitled "Fukushima Radiation Hits San Francisco" caused community uproar. The amateur video is seven minutes long and is of a man walking along the Pacifica State Beach in San Francisco with a Geiger counter radiation detector. The detector alarms once he gets closer to the ocean, showing that radiation levels are five times higher than what is typically found in that area. Radiation can affect us all in many ways, causing cancer and even affecting the seafood that we all enjoy, making it toxic for humans to consume. After the video became viral, officials investigated the radiation levels along the pacific. Their response was not as alarming. Dr. Daniel Stram from the University of Southern California is a preventative medicine professor that had studied the effects of radia- tion from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He said the data collected so far on Fukushima does not show a health risk. He believes that there is no way the radiation levels that were detected could affect our seafood. It is comforting to know that government officials have properly tested our beaches, but I still believe that this is something that everyone should keep an eye on. I believe that the best thing for us to do as a community is be aware of our surroundings. We have to useful, is updated daily and take everything that we see will send alerts if any radiin the media with a grain of ation levels are urgent. This salt and strictly look for the is not a government site facts. Although we should but has clear, scientific data be able to relax and trust that where the community can our government is giving us get the facts. It is easy to get true facts, we all understand wrapped up in all of the hype that it does not always run as that is presented by our media. But some things are not efficiently as it should. Before deciding on what worth a single wony as the stand to take on such an information presented is not issue, check out theradia- always factual. tionnetwork.com, where I think that we should all you can clearly see all the be cautious and make judgradiation levels across our ments based on facts, not country. This website is very propaganda. Going green with solar energy B Y CHELSEY SCHWEITZER SENIOR STAFF W RITER Electricity plays a large part in the life of the average American. Using solar panels to power residences and workplaces can help people save money as well as the environment. Solar power can come from many different sources, some of which are much "greener" than others. One of the cleanest forms of energy that is available today is solar energy, which uses solar panels to create electricity from the sun's rays. Solar panels serve as a more positive alternative to coal or nuclear energy as it reduces the amount of greenhouse gases and pollutants that are released into the air. If enough people were to switch to solar energy, this would slow the rate of global warming and fossil fuel consumption. This form of energy is less likely to drain precious resources as the sun is an energy source that is present the majority of the time. There are even technologies available that allow for the storage of electricity generated from the solar panels for use at night or on cloudy and rainy days. Not only do solar panels save the environment, they also save people money. While solar panels can be expensive to install initially depending on the company being used and the type of panel being installed, once the initial payment is taken care of the panels will immediately begin t o save consumers money. According to the newspaper "The Observer," energy prices have increased by approximately 37 percent since Oct. 2010. These price increases on electricity do not apply to solar panels. There are even federal and state incentives that allow for people with solar panels to save additional money through tax breaks and other methods depending on where you live. I believe that more people should switch to solar energy. Although solar energy is not necessarily cheap to begin with, it ends up saving money in the long run and requires little to no maintenance depending on the type of panels purchased. More important than the financial savings, solar panels are better for the environment and much safer than the majority of the methods currently used to provide the United States with energy. Improvements are constantly being made to solar panels to help produce newer and more efficient models and at an international level. Solar energy could help to slow global wanning by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of fossil fuels. üf '«lé H omes a re n o w b eing b uilt w i t h s olar panels a lready i ncluded o n t h e h omes. Be s ure t o c heck w i t h y our p rovider a bout usage a nd b enefits w hen c onsidering i nstillation i n y our o w n h ome. P hoto p rovided b y C helsey S chweitzer. �A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.arts@gmail.com S r a D e N T V V : *NAVI6FTTÌOM" &y TA\TH ORCIÑO • I P *ktM j M* <U, tmimt Aft O n W ednesday, w e w ear black Cougar S huffle A merican H orror S tory: C oven N ew Y ear, N ew A dventures B y F aith O r c i n o B Y ALEX MARAVILLAS T his p layiist w ill h opefully g et y ou back i nto t he s chool g roove. W i t h t his n ew s emster i n f ull s wing, s ometimes w e n eed s ome m usical m otivation t o b ring s ome m omentum. FASHION COLUMNIST Need a hardcore show about witches, with a Mean Girls vibe and a decapitated racist? American Horror Story: Coven might be the show for you. Season one and two is nitely unique, especially in currently on Netflix. When terms of appearance and perFX released the third season sonality. For example, each known as American Horror witch in the coven had their Story: Coven last October, unique, individual powers. its fan base gained a large Some of the powers were amount of newcomers. telekinesis (the ability to The TV series recycled move objects at a distance many actors each season, mentally), clairvoyance (the but Coven had guest stars as ability of perceiving things well. or event in the future) and the The cast included Sar- ability to be a human voodoo ah Paulson, Taissa Farmi- doll. ga, Frances Conroy, Evan The young witches would Peters, Lily Rabe, Emma soon discover their potential Roberts, Denis O' Hare and throughout the show. Kathy Bates. The show executed the The characters were defi- character designs in a way T racklist: 1. " Start A gain" b y T w o D oor C inema C lub 2. " (Everything is) D ebateable" b y H ellogoodbye 3. " Mind O ver M atter" b y Y oung the G iant 4. " O n e M inute M ore" b y C apital C ities 5. " Endless F antasy" b y A namanaguchi 6. " Under t he T ide" b y C H V R C H E S 7. " Fools G old" b y F its and t he T antrums 8. " Better D a y s " E dward S harpe & T he M agnetic Z eros 7. " Odds A re" b y B arenaked Ladies tèmmémèmm that made the characters come to life. The emphasis in the costume design in the show was apparent. Each character had their sense of style however it also screams "witch-chic." My favorite characters included supreme witch Fiona Goode, who was definitely up to no good. She was played by the award winning actress Jessica Lange. I also loved Marie Laveau, voodoo queen and arch nemesis of Fiona Goode. She was played by the amazing Angela Bassett. Some of the particular themes in the show were occult practice, a historical view on racism in New Orleans and it also emphasized women empowerment. I give American Horror Story Coven 4/5 cougar paws up! « « « Jf The Comic Book Corner Avatar: The Last Airbender goes beyond the show AVATAR THfmKST XIM€ND€fk. B Y FAITH ORCINO A &E EDITOR While fans of the Avatar series wait for Book Three of "The Legend of Korra," they can grab copies of the AILA comics. First released in 2012, show co-creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko teamed up with writer Gene Luen Yang and artist duo Gurihuri to tell the epi- logue of Airbender. The tale of Aang and his friends continued in Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise, which takes place around a year after the television series 2008 finale. The team must settle disputes between the Earth Kingdom and the Fire Nation. Last year, Dark Horse published the epilogue's next installment, The Search. This story arc concerned one of the questions fans asked the most: "What happened to Zuko's mom?" Writer Gene Luen Yang, 2007 Eisner Award winner for American Born Chinese, and Gurihiru, who previously worked with Marvel, were veterans of the comic/ graphic novel industry. Both kept the essence of the show in the comics. The creative team made the books feel like the episodes. Their work brought a nostalgic at- mosphere while also having curiosity to find out what will happen next. There was motion page after page, panel after panel. Each installment of the epilogue is three parts long and Dark Horse will release the first one of The Rift in March. Collected volumes are available for purchase also. For more information, visit DarkHorse. com or your local comic vendor. LÔÔKINÔ I-ÖR A WAY T O L EAVE YOUR MARK? Work for the Cougar Chronicle CSUSM's independent student newspaper as a photographer and/or a filmmaker. Make a record of school events a nd produce videos of unique news stories a nd features. Some prior experiences needed. Please provide some past works to be reviewed. 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C OUGAR C HRONICLE ISSUE # 9 WEDNESDAY VOLUME XLII F EB 19 CALIFORNIA S TATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS, INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER m SPORTS 11 www.csusmchronicle.com Friend us o n Facebook Follow us o n Twitter O p B S ON 1.1 Email us a t csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com 2 - President Karen Haynes delivers the annual Report to the Community. 5 - Take a break from studying and go for a hike. 10 - Debate has sparked over whether makeup is safe to use. 6 - Haley Perko looks to combine health and policy. 12 - 'Her' takes a unique look at relationships and how they function. ROTC students want to end SDSU trips B Y K ATUN SWEENEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students currently enrolled in ROTC must travel 60 miles round-trip f rom CSUSM to SDSU to take the appropriate classes, which has sparked the debate over whether military science courses should be offered on campus. A favorable vote f rom the Academic Senate would allow ROTC members, as well as any students interested in the subject material, to take military science courses at CSUSM. The classes would focus on leadership skills while having military principals. Students can participate in ROTC at CSUSM, however the courses that are required for them to take are cross-enrolled through SDSU. ROTC students are required to commute to San Diego on Tuesdays for an outdoors leadership lab and on Thursdays f or work in the classroom. The program is extremely time intensive, some participants commuting up to four times a week f or extra train- ing to help them excel. Proponents for military science courses say that making them available at CSUSM will save ROTC members currently driving to SDSU on a weekly basis drastic amounts of time and money. In the case of former ROTC member-Jeff Gutowski, commuting to San Diego cost him $2000 a semester in gas. While financial aid was able to help with the expenses, Gutowski says that many members have to drop out of the program because they cannot afford the gas on their own.A student that wants to complete the ROTC program must finish it within .four years, or five years if they have an approved special major. This adds an even greater sense of urgency for students to build the rest of their class schedule around when the ROTC courses they need are offered. However, students must also graduate with a college degree in order to ensure that they meet all qualifications necessary for pursuing a job in the armed forces post-graduation. ROTC participants performing color guard at the Cougar baseball game. They w ork hard inside and outside of the classroom t o obtain their college degree and establish experience and understanding, while participating in military training. This image and more can be found at http://csusnrwrmyrotc.weebly.com/. "I had to quit because I didn't have enough time to graduate, and because of the cost factor," Gutowski said. " I'm such an advocate [of ROTC] because it is such a good program. It teaches you things you can't get around school. But some students have to be down to SDSU by 6 a jn. They are there for three hours and then have to rush back to CSUSM for a 10:15 class, and are on campus as late as 8 p.m. so that they can get the rest of their classes they need. The commute limits their ability to actually invest in the program." David Casas, who has stayed in the program and still commutes to SDSU on a regular basis, echoed similar sentiments about how the time and financial burden have negatively impacted his experience. Casas, who graduates this semester, is working towards a career in the Air Force. "To compete, you have to put in extra time and effort to your responsibilities and take the initiative to get them done. The day you join, you're in charge of people. Learning to manage people requires a lot of face time, so I have be there for three hours, twice a week," Casas said. "It's a lot of management right off the back. And you have to make sure that you yourself are competitive so that you can work towards a career as a pilot, nurse, or any other professional career you want. You have to promote yourself so that they see that you are worth the Air Force's dollar f or them to invest in you." Critics of having military science courses on campus argue that integrating them into the university course catalogue would be a step in the wrong direction. Opponents say that the military's message of bloodshed and violence are not as productive on a college campus as offering nonmilitary and diplomatic solutions. "[CSUSM] has a different purpose for our existence. We are not about military engagements. I 'm always sympathetic to students of how difficult it is to piece together work, classes, family and personal time. It's not that I totally don't hear that issue," Sociology Dept. Chair, Dr. Sharon Elise, said. "But that's not what the CSU means or what we came here to build. This is the people's university and we can show people other options they (Military science continued on page 2). Political Corner Health care law changes point to college students B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Recent changes involving health care have many concerned and. questioning, but information regarding the Affordable Care Act may look different depending on whether one is a student or the supporter of a large family. Under the Affordable Care Act, everyone must enroll for health insurance or pay a fee as of Jan. 2014. The fee is scheduled to increase. The 2014 annual penalty is $95 for the individual, with up to a family maximum of $285 or 1 percent of the family income, whichever is greater. The 2016 annual penalty is extended to $695 M I NEXT ISSUE M ar 5 , 2 0 1 3 for the individual, with up to a family maximum of $2,085 or 2.5 percent of the family income, whichever is greater. In three years time, that is a $600 increase for the individual without health insurance. Though the pre-paid student health- fee allows enrolled CSUSM students to receive free basic services for colds, physical exams, cryotherapy, biopsies, immunizations and other ailments, it is not health insurance. "You do not need health insurance to utilize Student Health and Counseling Services. However, supplemental health insurance is strongly recommended . . . We strongly urge you to maintain health insur-, ance," Student Health and Counseling's information on health insurance states. The Student Health and Counseling Services page has links f or applying for health insurance through CSUSM and information about it. If a student is covered by their parents' insurance, they don't need to get it through CSUSM. Covered CA lists the Affordable Care Act's changes for customers as "more health insurance options," "protection for consumers," "fines f or no coverage," "affordable coverage and financial assistance," "increased coverage" and "what businesses will need to do." ."All health insurance plans (not counting most plans sold before March 10,2010) must provide health insurance for individuals and their, families | even if someone has a health condition such as diabetes or asthma. That health insurance cannot be dropped if someone gets sick," Covered CAsaidi If one follows the CSUSM Student Health and Counseling Services health insurance page, they will see a list of available policies provided through Wells Fargo Insurance Services. The insurance options are based on whether a student is a U.S. Citizen, an International student or other options. A domestic student who is a U.S. citizen can get health insurance through Anthem Blue Cross with a deductible of $250 per insured person, or $750 per family. The available student dental plan is $196 for the annual rate, covering Sept. 1, 2013 to Sept. 1, 2014. It i s also run through Anthem Blue Cross. Eligible enrollees for the domestic campus medical plan must meet certain requirements. "Regularly matriculated students who are enrolled in nine or more credit hours or registered graduate students are eligible to enroll. All eligible students must have paid fees to the University, and be actively attending classes on main campus," according to the Student Health'Insurance Domestic Medical Plan flyer available through the Student Health and Counseling Services link. If a student does not have insurance through a parent and can't afford the campus policies, they may qualify for Medi-Cal. "Covered California will help individuals and families determine whether they may get federal financial assistance that will cut the cost of health insurance or whether they qualify for free health insurance through MediCal," Covered CA said. Insurance plans are prohibited from placing lifetime limits on coverage. Other changes seem aimed to help students obtaining insurance through school plans. "If you are on a school plan and undergo a severe medical issue, you'll be covered no matter how high your medical costs are," USA Today reported. Changes to health care are numerous, but whether a family's breadwinner or an individual, it's clear the affordable care act means all students and adults must enroll in health insurance soon. �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com N EWS T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , F rontiers in S cience Lectures to shecl light on cancer cause and treatments B Y RYAN DOWNS STAFF WRITER Every year, the science faculty on campus work together to provide an event series meant to spread the word about the latest innovations from scientific minds, and Spring 2014 is no different. For the upcoming semester, the Department of Physics is debuting a lecture series called "Frontiers in Science" in celebration of such innovations, which kicked off on Feb. 6 and will continue through May 1. Each lecture focuses on a different matter in the forefront of science, covering topics from disease, to food, to the Internet. An expert in that very field is scheduled to speak at each lecture. One vital subject the lectures will cover are discoveries related to treating cancer. . The series kicked off last week with "The Targeted Delivery of Chemotherapeutics to Tumors," with Dr. Dowdy Jackson, the Principal Scientist/Assistant Director at Agensys. Jackson has worked with companies at the forefront of the development of pharmaceuticals, meant to combat cancer. During the lecture, he described the process of enabling the body's antibodies to target cancerous cells within the body with impressive preju- dice; allowing the treatment to reach the harmful cells without damaging too many of the healthy ones. This treatment, which has recently begun adoption at medical centers, helps deal with some of the more harmful side effects of chemotherapy. Dr. Jackson was keen to remind that the company and its scientists are still working on a litany of projects using similar technology. "It's one of the exciting new breakthroughs for cancer patients," Jackson said. "There's two [treatments] already out there, but there's a whole lot we've been developing right now that are making their way through the pipeline." However, Jackson is just one of the many experts who can be expected this series, which continues on Feb. 27 with a lecture on "Social Media Helping Global Disaster Response (in 140 Characters or Less)" with Dr. Eric Frost, in Arts 240. The rest of the lectures will be held during UHour in Science Hall 2, Room 242. Tim i'ntwi*-^ ftetimmi « i » i s. HmtrnM*1«ml AœmmI Im&ÈkU Pméki m !hmê&*>met $%mimmtm MUßum* 4 Iter**;. - mm rnttm&m vMtmmffcmmm* tmòì rn&mm Arnmmmmtf More information can be found at http://wvm.csusm.edu/csm/events-resources/index. html President reports to the community CSUSM c ontinues to grow at a fast pace "Our goal . . . was to raise educational rates in our region* --Karen Haynes In the President's Report to the community, Karen Haynes gave her 10th annual address, relating the accomplishments and future of CSUSM to community leaders. The event was held Thursday, Feb. 6, in an Event Pavillion set up in Lot N. The report discussed the achievements of the students, faculty and programs. Haynes presented many stories of successful students to, illustrate the impact of CSUSM programs. The fuschia-suited Haynes began with a recap of how CSUSM has grown under her leadership since her start Feb. 1, 2004. About the struggle to become a modern education model during a recession, Haynes said, "Could any of us have imagined how far, how fast we have come?" To illustrate CSUSM's growth, Haynes went through a list of what had doubled ' and increased at CSUSM in her time as President. The student population has increased from 6,000 to 12,000 according to Haynes. Buildings have doubled from 10 to 20. Academic Degree Offerings have increased from 27 to 58. Athletic teams have more than doubled. The Alumni has grown from 13,000 to 35,000. The employees at CSUSM has increased from 700 to 1,900. The endowment has been raised from $10 million to $20 million. An endowment is the total amount of money or property donated and invested for a university. There are rules for how it's utilized and it mainly goes to aiding students. "Over a three-year period, $143 million in new endowment gifts has been added to endowments throughout the (Military science continued from page 1). have besides being trained in the art of killing. How does that fit with what I do as a faculty member?" The Cougar Chronicle recently surveyed 240 students about their opinion of military science courses and whether or not they should be allowed on campus. An overwhelming majority was found in favor of Army ROTC, and many participants were open to military science courses being offered on campus. However, B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Southern California S ummer Day C amps Seeking Outstanding Summer Staff Counselors and Instructors for swimming, horses, beach activities, sports, crafts, hiking, ropes courses, archery, & mofe! Make a difference in a child's life this summèr! www.DayCampJobs.com CSU. Collectively, CSU institutions distributed nearly $32 million from endowment in support of student scholarships, faculty research and academic programs. Endowment investments gained an average 20.38t% percent in 2010-2011, recovering much of the losses incurred from 2007-2009," the 2010/11 Philanthropic Annual Report on calstate. edu stated. Haynes' speech addressed goals CSUSM is working towards, including more campus space and the desire to improve educational rates in the region. "Riverside and San Diego counties are among a handful of counties in California that have experienced a moderate or even robust growth in high school graduates," Haynes said. "However, the statistics show that most of the growth is in populations not expected to go past high school, if that far. Statistics also indicate that California will be short one million college educated workers by 2025." Hayne's goal to increase educational rates in the area is tied closely for her with persons who are atriskof not graduating college. Haynes touched on the Ace dollars service program for former foster youths, as well as other vital causes. "We now educate more former foster youth per capita than any institution in the United States," Haynes said. Former foster children appear to face incredible odds and disadvantages that affect their ability to obtain a college education. "Surveys report that there there was no unanimous agreement to either entity. Out of 240 students, 201 participants answered that they were very or somewhat familiar with Army ROTC, whereas 39 participants were not at all familiar. 213 participants answered that they thought there should be an Army ROTC program on campus, 5 participants were opposed to it and 20 participants did not feel informedenough to answer. When asked about their familiarity with military science courses, 103 participants answered that they had heard of these classes, 70 participants had taken them in the past and 66 partici- pants were not familiar with military science courses at all. After receiving a brief definition of what military science courses are, 110 participants said that they would be interested in taking the courses, 56 participants answered that the classes were of no interest and 73 participants said they would want to learn more information about them before deciding. Finally, participants were asked if they would be opposed to other CSUSM students taking military science courses. 232 participants answered that they were not opposed, and seven participants answered that they were opposed. Two students chose to comment on the last question, one participant stating that they were neither for nor against military science courses because there had not been sufficient communication and information provided about the classes. "We have enough military all around the world. Plus, we're in the Marines' backyard. I hope CSUSM is one place the students can get away from military influence. As a veteran, I see this as propaganda," the other anonymous survey participant wrote. The Academic Senate is comprised of approximately 50 members, ranging from faculty to administrators to are 500,000 foster youth in the United States. Even though 70 percent of them desire a college experience, most age out of foster care only to find themselves illprepared and unsupported for success: 65 percent become homeless, 20 percent are arrested or incarcerated, and less than two percent graduate from college," CSUSM Steps Magazine stated, in an article referencing the scholarships. Students walking up Craven Drivé may have recently "noticed signs for a "Report to the Community" and/or emails from the Office of Communications. Many of these messages were an effort to inform them of the President's annual Report to the Community. Though the report has come and gone, it can still be viewed through watching the video versions available online in a 34 minute version and a five minute summary posted on the days after the speech. students. The diverse range of opinions about military science will be the crucial deciding factor in whether they will vote for or against bringing the courses to campus. "The Academic Senate at CSUSM will hold a discussion about ROTC on campus sometime this spring. We value, and will take into account, student opinion when we hold our discussion," Academic Senate Chair, Dr. Vivienne Bennett, said. "We will use the responses to this survey as a measure of student interest and support for or opposition to ROTC and/ or military science courses on campus." �Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmaii.com Basketball playoff excitement nears Men's basketball looking t o capitalize on near perfect season. T here is one more home game for the Cougars this season. Photo montage of the February 11 game provided by Anne Hall. B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR The student union is the "poster child" of rapid growth for the CSUSM campus, and men's basketball is the same for the athletic department. It may be time for the administration to put combining the two into full throttle and build an arena on campus for.the team to play in for their home games. • The Cougars practice at a local Boys and Girls Club right up the street from campus. Their home games are not really at home, but they are around 12 miles away at MiraCosta College of Oceanside. This is a small facility with a large Spartan logo, the community college's mascot, painted at center court. At first, it sounds like the recipe for a mediocre program but that couldn't be further from the truth. With only three years of existence, the Cougars are currently No. 1 in the NAIA national rankings, own a 27-1 overall record and have the longest current winning streak in NAIA Division I with 18. When asked about a comparison with last year's season, Coach Saia was nothing but ecstatic . "Last year's team has a lot to be proud of. This year's team might be just a bit deeper, more mature in spots and bigger in size," Coach Saia said. The Cougar's recently played Bethesda at home and finished with a 93-54 victory. Not only were the starters one point, but as always, the bench made some noise. Of the 14 total 3-pointers for CSUSM, 6 of them came from Zack Zaragoza off the bench. Zaragoza also had a game high of 18 points. In regards to keeping his focus coming off the bench, "It's visualization and mental preparation for the game. I see myself making my shots and giving it my all out there," Zaragoza said. The seniors of the team will be recognized in an exhibition game against St. Katherine Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. From there the Cougars have their eyes on a conference tournament in Georgia and a National Championship in Kansas City. "Kansas city is the top 32 team of the NAIA. You have to win 5 games in 6 or 7 days to win a national title. That's the golden prize and that's what we are shooting for," Coach Saia said. �T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , S P O R T BfmBfrra™ 10:00 AM ggByB iMCfnri Hector Collazo working up a sweat on the CSUSM track and field. Photo provided by the CSUSM athletic depart- March 1 2:00 PM Softball vs. Tennessee Wesleyan ment. More information can be found at http^/www.csusmcougars.com/roster.aspx?path=mtrack&print=true Getting "Swole" with Hector M arch! 7:30 PM Men's Basketball vs. St. Katherine Track star uses humor to get in shape order to repair his body from the rigorous preparation. SPORTS EDITOR To make it all the more CSUSM track star, Hector difficult, he is sculpting his Collazo may be filled with body into the perfect shape numerous jokes and play- for the specific events he ful remarks, but this4 guy is competes in for the Cougars. Athletes who run the 100 a fierce competitor on the meter tend to have bigger track. Don't let humorous re- frames and powerful upper sponses like, "Know how to bodies. Those who run the 400 look good when you run, and know where the cameras are meter, such as Collazo, need at all times" fool you. There to be lighter with powerful is a lot to leanrfrom his prep- legs in order to be quick for aration for season when it a longer distance. Collazo comes to nutrition and train- is naturally a swole guy and he needs to get his "six pack ing. After getting some much game on point." [Swole-The needed relaxation in the off- state of being very muscular season, Collazo dramatically and in good shape.] increases the amount of time Getting his body into this he spends training. Along kind of shape takes strict with that, Collazo multiplies dedication. For example, the amount of food he eats in Collazo stays away from B Y JUSTIN DONNER most of the food sold at school, and brings his lunch so that he has better control of what is" going into his body. Perhaps the biggest piece of advice comes from the way he confronts possible diet challenges from the beginning. "You have to get your boys on the game plan and let them know- no bad foods no drinking. Let mom and dad know your game plan too. From there it's a lot of water and discipline," Collazo said. Collazo's secret weapon though, is coming home to Mom's home-cooked Mexican food every day after a hard practice. Just the thing to rejuvinate the mind, body and soul. N URTURE • Y OUR • C ALLING " I'm not only learning about nutrition, I'm learning about treating people w ith integrity and care." Ellie Freeman, MS (2013) B A S t Y R U N I V E R SITY Learn more: B astyr.is/Success • 855-4-BASTYR Seattle • San Diego Baseball vs 12:00 PM DH s. Tennessee Wesleyan I • I H g •ikymiifiViHll LOOKING W AY TO LEAVE YOUR ___MARK? Work for t he Cougar Chronicle CSUSM's i ndependent student newspaper as a p hotographer a nd/or a filmmaker. Make a record of school events a nd p roduce videos of unique news stories a nd features. Some prior experiences needed. Please provide some past works to be reviewed. Meetings in Craven 3500 on every Tuesday during U-Hour (noon -1 PM) Contact us: csusm.cougarchronicle@gmaii.com S �Health & Fitness Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEB 1 9, Mount Woodson • Get Ou g H B Y ALISON SEAGLE One great summi t, two challenging trails. T his s emester's r emaining f ood d istributions are o n Feb. 25, M arch a nd 25, as w ell A pril 8 a nd 22 the p arking lot S ummit C hurch (next to T he Q uad d orms) at 2 p .m. It is r ecommended t hat s tudents s how up e arly to g et first-pick of foocK SPORTS COLUMNIST Hiking Mt. Woodson is something many people like to do, not just for the awesome view, but also to get an epic photo on Potato Chip Rock for their Facebook or Instagram. Coming up the mountain from either side offers an enjoyable challenge, as well as rewarding scenery. One way to begin the trek is to start at Lake Poway. Parking is free during the winter, but the gates to the recreational area do close, so it's important to be mindful of the hours. More information about Lake Poway's seasonal hours and parking fees can be found at http://www.poway. org/Index .aspx?page= 1615. Restrooms and water fountains are located in the recreation area, but it is important to take water on the hike due to there being no facilities on the trails. Plenty of signs are positioned around the lake to show where the trails go and how to get to the Mt. Woodson trailhead. The trip con- I i ¡jjf mKl 11 ; jr ' -Jfr 11 V ÌM 11 Distribution photo by Rachel M sists of well-maintained dirt and rock trails. The beginning of the journey is relatively level around the lake until reaching the trailhead. As the incline of the trail increases, markers continue to dot the path to the summit to inform hikers which way to go, what trail they are on and how much farther they have t o go. Just before reaching the summit which has power towers scattered around it, Potato Chip Rock will be on the left. Another place to start the ascent is near the fire station off of the 67 highway. Parking on fire station property is prohibited but the shoulder is plenty wide enough to accommodate many cars, and there are lots of signs to point out where the trail begins. Gallego The route from this side of the mountain is steeper, but it is paved, shorter and it is even possible to do at night, especially when there is a full moon. There are no facilities at the base or along the route so it is critical to bring plenty of water. This trail meanders up and through many huge boulders that dwarf hikers and intrigue rock climbers. While navigating the switchbacks, it may even be possible to spot rock climbers tackling these giant boulders. Either trail offers plenty of spectacular views and a great workout. Furry friends are also invited to enjoy the toils. Mt. Woodson is a perfect day hike for anyone in need of fresh air and an adventure. Fighting hunger with Donate Don't Dump important and fundamental foundations to ensuring a HEALTH COLUMNIST healthy life. California, sadWhen most people think ly, was placed in the top 10 of food insecurities, they states that were observed to think of low-income fami- have higher household food lies or particular parts of the insecurities than the U.S. nacountry and neighborhoods. tional average. Fortunately, Donate Don't While those issues still exist, many people do not realize Dump is a volunteer and that it affects college stu- teen-run organization that strives to alleviate hunger dents as well. Food insecurity refers to while stopping commercial the inconsistent availability food waste. CSUSM works to nutritious foods and ad- closely with this organizaequate amounts of food. Ac- tion. We have many stucording to Feeding America, dent volunteers, and they 23% of adults who face hun- hold food distributions right ger have attended college or across from campus. There is always more food than peoa technical school. ple, and the more people they Nutrition is one of the most B Y RACHEL GALLEGO get, the more short-dated and surplus food they can save. The food distributions are for everyone, so do not be intimidated to pick up some food, because as college students I think many of us can agree that we are on a tight budget. Nutrition is essential to academic achievement and optimal performance when participating in sports. Some serious health issues can arise from exercising without proper nutrition to help your body recover. For more information visit Donate Don't Dump's website at: http://donatedontdump .net/ or find them on Facebook. Earn your Master of Professional Accountancy. Azusa Pacific University's Master of Professional Accountancy program is dedicated t o training ethical and competent certified public accountants. The nation's largest Christian accounting endowment makes this program affordable, and its requirements satisfy California's new 150 Rule for CPA licensure. The Becker Exam Review fee is included in the cost of the program, and students with at least a 3.3 GPA are eligible for scholarship funds. Azusa Pacific is one of only two Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) schools nationally t o offer an MPA. Our goal is Our goal is a Our goal is 100% 100% 100% pass rate on the CPA exam. internship placement. CPA firm placement by graduation. Apply today at apu.edu/mpa/. Leung School of Accounting Equipping the 5 Church to Master Money. ^ AZI^WWIFIC God First Since im �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com A Semester in Sweden Colder climate , warm embrace long as I present myself as approachable first. Probably because we are in a big city, people keep to themselves. Still, no matter if I stop and ask for directions, or to translate something in the grocery store, I have found people are not only helpful and friendly, but that everyone speaks English! I think this is a big part of why I am adjusting to Stockholm so easily- if I am lost, or curious, or confused, I just ask. There is another aspect of this as well, and that is I am not alone! There are hun- Haley Perko is excited about her communicative vision for CSUSM. Photo provided by Faith Orcino. dreds of other students in my same boat. In some cases, I have an advantage because English is my native language. But here we are, far from home and our regular routine, making a fantastic decision to change our lives and opportunities into something different. We have not one, but two, universiquestions and concerns you tage of resources. ties to support us, a will to B Y K ATUN SWEENEY Perko also sat on the Stu- have, the more we can do." EDITOR-IN-CHIEF try something different and dent Fee Advisory Board last Perko came into college the opportunity to do so in Haley Perko is a pame that spring and was part of Alpha looking towards a career in a beautiful, albeit cold, new is synonymous with success, Kappa[ Psi her freshman and the health field. However, home. her motivated spirit and in- sophomore year. She volun- CSUSM introduced her to tense drive creating one of teered for Campus Recrea- her love for student affairs as the most dynamic leaders on tion, was the ASI College of well. As an intern at Palomar Education, Health and Hu- Hospital through the Path campus. The junior Kinesiology man Services representative Maker internship, Perko major, who is currently Pre- and was on the club lacrosse works at a clinic in $n AlbertPhysical Therapy, seeks to team her sophomore year. son's in San Elijo Hills. Here make a significant differ- Recently, Perko has also she interns as a secretary/reence at CSUSM. She accom- tacked on attendance to Tuk- ceptionist that interacts with plishes this by combining the wut Leadership Circle work- patients coming in for flu skills that she has learned shops and Kinesiology Club shots and completes adminfrom each dimension of cam- meetings as well. istrative paperwork. pus life that she is involved Her position on ASI has ceSpending time with people with. mented Perko's desire to see in the clinic, and helping stuPerko boasts a list of more open dialogue between dents on campus, has prodextra-curricular activities her office and the student ded Perko to lean towards a that would exhaust even the body to make change happen career that combines policy, most, enthusiastic and ener- on campus. health and possibly returning getic people. She has been a "I think the really big thing to the university setting after Resident Adviser at the UVA that students need to know is she finishes grad school. dorms for the past two years, that there are actual students " I'm not as outspoken as is a member of Alpha Omi- who sit on university com- most people. I 'm definitely cron Pi and currently serves mittees and the Board of Di- more reserved and quiet," as the Chair of the ASI Board rectors is capable of doing so Perko said. "But when I see a Professor Gliniecki usually teaches Abnormal Psychology (PSYCH 336), Psychology of Personality (PSYCH 334) and of Directors. many things. need-be for me to say someSurvey of Clinical Psychology (PSYCH 340). Photos provided by Amanda Lenox. Perko also has partaken in I want to figure out some thing, I will. I really like a Leadership Retreatment, way to get it out to the stu- being a mentor and the bewhere SLL and ASI go away dents that we want them to hind-the-scenes person. I refor a weekend for different come to our office," Perko ally like to listen to people's workshops. They are struc- said. "I don't think it's well and ive Dr. Megan Gliniecki strives for education with a purpose tured to find ways to help known what BOD is for; we iadeas and Iconcerns,eally lgove dvice if can. I r freshmen and sophomores are the voices of students. processing and listening to "I felt very strongly about campus forever." B Y AMANDA LENOX integrate better into campus I want to advocate that we other people's issues so that Professor Gliniecki fol- life and to take more advanhelping people who didn't FEATURES EDITOR are here for them. The more I can help them through it." have any resources; people lowed her husband, a physiDr. Megan Gliniecki is a who didn't have money, or cian in the Navy, out to Califascinating professor that family support, or education fornia and she applied and brings compassion and em- to fall back on. Those are the got hired at Cal State San people that you see in state Marcos. She loves teach- Professors reveal what irritates and impresses t hem a bout students pathy to her courses. Professor Gliniecki re- mental facilities?' Gliniecki ing at CSUSM. She finds B Y ALISON SEAGLE Bonnie Mendenhall, Pro- fessor of Linguistics, Liberal the students here to be very ceived her Bachelor's degree said. fessor in the School of Edu- Studies Department: SPORTS COLUMNIST She then went back to genuine and caring. in Chemistry at the Universication: -Pet Peeve: "When a stuThe spring semester is just school and took undergradu"There's this very human ty of Michigan. She began to -Pet Peeve: "When I try dent knows they're having work on her Ph.D. in Organic ate psychology classes at side of psychology, where entering its fourth week of hard to make everything Chemistry from the Univer- UT and received her Ph.D. there is a focus on under- classes. School loads are be- clear but then a student asks trouble and I know they're sity of Texas, but then took in Clinical Psychology from standing not just people who ginning to increase and many a question about something I having trouble but they don't come for help—they're intime off to healfroma family University of Texas, South- are mentally ill but under- syllabuses forecast exams. covered—I have to count to vited and they don't come." standing the people around As course loads get harder tragedy that related to a fam- western Medical School. 10 before I answer." -Advice: "Imagine that you "There is no more exciting us that we meet everyday," and more routine, students ily member's mental illness. -Advice: "Communicate have 10 percent more confilooking to do well might It was due to this trag- environment than a college Gliniecki said. with the professor and let dence and act like you have She believes students will want to abide by their profesedy that Professor Gliniecki campus, because there is a them know what's going on, 10 percent more confidence switched her career course. spirit of learning and excite- develop a sense of compas- sor's advice. A few profes- like if an assignment is goand see what happens, see She began volunteering at a ment," she said. "So if I can't sion. She hopes that when sors were interviewed about ing to be late. It's better to be be a student, I want to have students learn we are here to their pet peeves and advice proactive." mental hospital to learn more (Do's and do not's contina reason to stay on a college care for each other. on how to succeed. about mental illness. Jule Gómez de García, Pro- ued on page 8). to explore. A huge adjustment was STAFF WRITER the climate . It gets cold When I landed in the Ar- sometimes in San Diego, landa airport in Stockholm, but here I need waterproof Sweden, all of it kind of hit boots, a super thick jacket, me - 1 was in Sweden, I was scarves arid hats and gloves staying here , for months, I that serve more purpose than fashion. The days have been was studying abroad. Four "weeks later, I feel cold, snowy or rainy, and the like I've been here for much nights long and dark (Sunrise longer. Sure, I still get lost, at 8... sunset by 3). and even yesterday I bought One of the biggest differweird food from the grocery ences from home in Esconstore on accident. But other dido is how I get around. In than hiccups like that, I am San Diego, the public transcomfortable and confident in portation frankly sucks. To my new home. get around Stockholm, it is After months of applica- easier to take a bus, the mettions and emails, I arrived ro or walk than drive. You in Stockholm to study social can buy a monthly pass at a work. And although I'm fair- student price (no limits on ly confident and adaptable the discounted price, either) overall, I certainly didn't ex- and use it to travel the entire pect to settle into the swing city. The buses and subways of Stockholm so effortlessly. are clean, easy to maneuver Maybe it is because I always and run through the nights. wanted to be in Sweden, or Streets in Sweden are well lit, maybe because of the won- have a bike path and walking derful friend living here who path away from the road, and showed me the ropes those feel incredibly safe. first few days. Regardless, Many people told me one month into my adven- before my departure that ture and I feel confident in Swedes aré very friendly. my environment and excited This seems to be true, as B Y EMMA GRACE FAIRCHILD Leadership spotlight Haley Perko Powerful leadership and vision CSUSM do's a nd d o n ot's o f t he c lassroom �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com P utting t ogether y our o wn w ork p ortfolio DIY Corner V Ruler • Pencil • Scissors Having a work portfolio is • Printed out headsometimes industry stand- ings or stickers for lettering ard. Having a physical, old- so you can organize the portschool version is a project I folio and label what everyhad to try. thing is Supplies: • (Optional) Any Materials should be acid- stickers, brads, stencils or free to prevent yellowing or cut-out tools that you think decaying of the pages. would make your portfolio • A Scrapbook (I look more polished recommend a plain design • (Optional) Headand neutral color, preferably shot: pick a work-appro12" by 12" size. I got mine priate picture of your face. for $2.99 at Michaels Craft Headshots are important for Store, but they usually range certain fields from that to $20. They usu• Short profile: type ally come with clear page out a small summary of who holders. You can buy them you are and why you are separately if you need more good for the job you're seekspace). ing. Include skills and inter• Acid-free paper in a ests relevant to your intended variety of designs and colors career or artistic passion. The (I bought one black textured profile section should be an pack and one varied design extended version of the obA beautiful page sample of Sarah Hughes starter page for her w ork portfolio featuring her News Editor experipack). jective on your resume ence with the Cougar Chronicle. • Double- sided • Contacts: Print a scrapbooking tape (Comes sheet that lists all ways you • Links to your work: work. • Resume: print a in a roll of sticky squares would like a prospective emin most scrapbooking sec- ployer to contact YOU. This Similar to contacts, but needs • (Optional) A cover polished copy of your retions of stores like Michaels, could include your website if it's own heading and page, letter: print out a general ver- sume out. List links to your previous sion of a cover letter. • Work Samples: colJoAnns, Wal-Mart, etc.). you have one. B Y SARAH HUGHES NEWS EDITOR Offbeat Brewery shares a close connection with CSUSM B Y JUSTIN DONNER SPORTS EDITOR Right up the streetfromthe university, Sarah Garcia, an alumni of CSUSM's undergraduate and graduate business programs, is painting a vision with her husband Tom Garcia. Between his experience in brewing and her business education, the two have created Offbeat Brewing Company, featuring a community atmosphere that students should take the time to visit and experience. While Tom gained experience as a professional brewer and brewing consultant, Sarah received her undergraduate degree in business from CSUSM and a MBA as well. As entrepreneurs, the classes taught across the entire business program proved to be valuable for the couple. "Having a solid, broad base of business knowledge is critical to anyone hoping to start their own business. Small business owners wear many hats and you will need the breadth of knowledge from those Foundation Classes," Sarah said. Sarah maintains relationships with many of the professors from the College of Business Administration, and she is currently creating projects with a couple professors for their classes. The steps Sarah has taken are especially motivating Delicious sushi roll and brew photographed by Justin Donner. to aspiring female entrepreneurs. "I couldn't be happier to see our female alumni blazing a trail just as successfully as our male graduates. As a female faculty member, it is particularly gratifying to see that the young women that were in our undergraduate and graduate programs just a few years ago are now successful entrepreneurs, creating jobs in the local community and giving back to the university," business professor, Dr. Rajnandini Pillai, said. Offbeat Brewery has a casual tasting room with picnic tables, a wall-to-wall mural done by a collection of artists and an open view of the brew house. For the 21 and over crowd at CSUSM, the brewery offers a wide collection of excellent craft brews and fun events. Some events gourmet trucks, nights, cal artists are featured every quarter and regular specials that benefit local nonprofit organizations. You can visit their website at www.offbeatbrewing.com or Facebook for updates on events. Growth is in the future plans for Offbeat, but they aim to always provide a community feel. California S tate University SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/el lect a variety of work samples. The more you have the better. If you have too many to choose from, pick your best and a variety that highlights your different work and skills. If you are using newspaper articles, it's a good idea to make copies on acid-free paper, because newsprint has a habit of yellowing and curling. I have these, but wanted a portfolio that had the actual newsprint, because I kind of like the feel of old newspapers. • Any letters of recommendation or awards you have • A list of appropriate references. The list should be varied: people you've worked with, character references, people you've volunteered for, teachers. Above all, be sure they would say something nice about your work ethic and talents. Also, they should not be relatives or significant others...or worse, past significant others« �8 Features Editor: T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , cougarchron.features@gmaii.com chstvFUMS In collaboration with THE KINESIOLOGY CLUB Ai CALIFORNIA SEME UNIVERSITY S i MARCOS INVISIBLE THREAT - CSUSM CAMPUS SHOWING TUESDAY, MARCH 4 ,2014 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Clarke Grand Salon - Room 113 CONTACT AMY CLARK a t Clarlc170icougars.csiism.edu OR OH LAURA de GHETALDI a t Idegheta8csusrn.edu for mare Information Wonderfully tantalizing fish and pasta alfredo photographed by Nikki Thomas. So many options t o choose from. Fratelli's offers affordable, outstanding dishes £ B Y NIKKI THOMAS STAFF W RITER Students can look forward t o this free event that will shock the mind and open the eyes. Courtesy of Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi. http://elcaminopediatrics.com/vaccine-controversy-doc^ Bringing attention to an 'Invisible Threat' S tudent film B Y KATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF A group of film production students f rom Carlsbad High School have taken on the controversy over whether vaccinations are effective investments or foundation for disaster. "Invisible Threat," the latest installment in the talented teenagers' series of eyeopening documentaries, explores the variance of opinions that arise when parents contemplate the best way to take care of their children. They interviewed families, physicians and experts about what the positive effects of vaccination are, as well as discuss the myths of how harmful they are to children. "Invisible Threat" was created entirely by students, directed by Douglas Green, written by Camille Posard and narrated by Mark Huckaby. Like their past projects, it was funded by the Rotary Club, with no stipulations on their part . . *'It is done entirely by high school . students, without p oses i mportant any influence from adults. They did the research and interviewing, they wrote the script» and it's very exciting. After the screening, we will have speakers such as a couple physicians and someone with a biology background. We're^ really promoting health literacy," one of the coordinators of the event, Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi, said. The young filmmakers have found controversial topics to be their niche in the documentary realm. Before "Invisible Threat," their first film was on the survivors of the Holocaust. This was followed by "One in Seven," which took a critical look at the fact that at the time of filming, one in seven people in North County had hunger insecurities. By the time of production, the figures had changed to one in five people and one in four children. Their next project will be about SeaWorld and killer whales. The screening of "One in Seven" at a film festival is what created the link between Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi q uestions and Lisa Posard, the mother of one of the filmmakers. De Ghetaldi called Posard to introduce herself, thus spiraling into the CSUSM Kinesiology Club's partnership with Donate Don't Dump and now the screening of "Invisible Threat" on campus. This is thanks to multiple partners with Kinesiology Club, Dr. de Ghetaldi citing Hugo Lecomte and the Rec Center as one of their biggest supporters for the event. Invisible Threat is being shown across the country, arid students have the opportunity to watch the film for themselves. It will be shown on campus from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 in Clarke Grand Salon, Room 113. Students can also view the film from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 at Temeku Cinemas in Temecula. Temeku Cinemas is located at 26463 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591. Both screenings are f ree. For more information, contact Dr. Laura de Ghetaldi at ldegheta@csusm .edu. COUGAR CHRONICLE STAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney D ESIGN E DITOR Anne Hall A & E E DITOR Faith Orcino A CADEMIC A D V I S O R Kent Davy CONTACTS csusm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com Emma Grace Fairchild cougarchron.layout@gmail.com cougarchron.news@gmail.com Anne Hall Alex Maravillas cougarchron.sports@gmail.com Lana Cook Katie Garner cougarchron.features@gmail.com Raychel Allen cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com J OIN OUR S TAFF! S ALES R EP Chelsey Schweitzer Justin Donner Zach Schanzenbach Amanda Lenox Lauren Hammond Ryan Downs Rachel Gallego Lauren Hammond S P O R T S E DITOR Shaina Pardo CARTOONISTS Faith Orcino Alison Seagle Noelle Friedberg a side of angel hair pasta with spinach, mushrooms, capers and artichoke hearts. The salmon had a white wine and butter sauce that made it tender while still having a crisp texture as well. And if you happen to be gluten f ree, they have the best tasting gluten-free pasta. You would never be able to tell the difference. We tried out the Zingada Penne ($14.95), which had a light tomato and cream sauce with mushrooms, black olives and sweet peppers added in, topped off with fresh grated parmigiano. Fratelli's also has a great Happy Hour Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 6 pjm. It includes $5 wines, $5 select appetizers and $2 off all beers, great for those students on a budget. Fratelli's Italian Kitchen left a great impression. The food was delicious, fresh and authentic and the service was astounding. We will definitely be back. Fratelli's is conveniently located at 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd., just two-and-ahalf miles f rom campus. etiquette when communicating with professors—using email like i t's text messag* „» mg. -Advice: "Make the effort to get to know professors on a personal level—go to office hours." "Focus on the information being taught, riot the grade . Care about the learning and you will learn more." S TAFF C ONTINUED Nikki Thomas D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER O PINION E DITOR what you can accomplish." Sherry Freeborn, Professor in the School of Education, ICP Coordinator: -Pet Peeve: "It bothers me when students send frantic emails asking for information or due dates or whatever and then don't respond after I 've replied. It is courteous to thank the person who has taken the time to answer." -Advice: "Organize your schedule. Put your school work first but be sure to set aside f un time for yourself— . strive for balance". Juliet Falce-Robinson, Professor of Linguistics, Liberal Studies Department: -Pet Peeve: "Lack of email PHOTOGRAPHERS N E W S E DITOR F EATURES E DITOR (Do's and do not's continued from page 6). C OPY E DITOR Sarah Hughes Justin Donner Walking into Fratelli's we were greeted by a big smile from the hostess and the owner, who invited us right in. Fratelli's is the new restaurant that opened up in Restaurant Row of San Marcos. Fratelli's means "brothers" in Italian, and that's exactly what these two owners are. Brothers Brandon and Austin Lorbert started this Italian restaurant that emphasizes homemade ingredients made daily, and authentic Italian cuisine. The atmosphere has a family-oriented flair with a warm and rustic quality, including wooden beams that surround the restaurant . They had several rooms, including a bar, and even a private banquet room for those special occasions. The service is welcoming and effortlessly attentive, sure to make anyone feel at home. We started with their mouthwatering Burrata Caprese ($13.95), an heirloom tomato and burrata mozzarella caprese appetizer drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette glaze and garnished with micro basil that was earthy and fresh. We paired this with their house Chardonnay, which had hints of apple, oak and blossom to compliment the starter. Their wine has their own Fratelli label and is made from OneHope Winery. Next was their Classic Caesar salad ($5.95). Fratelli's makes their own homemade creamy tart dressing as well as garlic savory croutons. This salad was unlike any other, topped off with freshly grated parmingiano cheese. This was paired with the house Sauvignon Blanc that was sweet, bright and refreshing. Following was an heirloom tomato bisque ($3.95 for a cup, $5.95 for a bowl), a hearty soup full of onion and garlic flavor. To accompany the entrée we had the house Cabernet that was smooth and rich. The main course was a perfectly cooked and very generous portion of salmon piccata ($24.95), accompanied with steamed asparagus and cougarchron.arts@gmail.com Csusmchronide.advertising@gmail.com C RAVEN 3 5 0 0 Our Website: csusmchronide.com Office Phone: 760 - 750 - 6099 T UESDAYS NOON - 1 2 : 4 5 PM Office Fax: 780 - 750 - 3345 - Our office is located in Craven 3500 The Cougar Chronicle is published twice a month on Wednesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the CSUSM campus. Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It ^s the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �O PINION Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE. W EDNESDAY, F EB IQ, 9 111 S iiliiiSII^^Ml I -, s®?» « i' mi mm m§m •¡¡¡¡••I V Muslim Students Association gathered together for a day'of indoor rock climbing, courtesy of Amber Mahmood Muslim Student Association addresses misconceptions B Y AMBER MAHMOOD CONTRIBUTOR The CSUSM Muslim Student Association (MSA) aims to increase knowledge, growth and awareness of Islam, not only on the campus, but to the community as a whole. The term Muslim is often falsely associated to terrorism by many outside of the Islamic community. Many individuals form this misunderstanding from the constant anti-Islam media portrayals. Others simply do not know where to access correct in- formation to educate themselves on the matter, or are afraid to confront those of Muslim faith to ask them. Although there may be many reasons, ultimately the majority of American society is unaware of the true concepts and practices of Islam. "If anyone asked me about Islam, I would want them to know that it is a religion of peace. The word Islam itself means peace." The MSA also aims to form long lasting relationships and provide support for its members, which includes Muslims and individuals of other faiths. Since the association's es- tablishment a few years ago, the MSA continues to grow. The MSA has also become active in partaking in community service events, on campus meetings, other fun events, as well as educational events in which acclaimed scholars are invited to share their insight on intriguing topics. Individuals interested in learning more about Islam, meeting people of the Islamic faith or attending one of our various events should visit http://www.csusm.edu/ orgs/muslimstudentassociation.html or send us an email at msa.csusm@gmail.com. If you want t o know more about InterVarsity, when and where we meet, o r more about our Spring Break trip, check out the website ivsanmarcos.org. InterVarsity connects campus through community and spirituality B Y N OELLE FRIEDBERG SENIOR STAFF WRITER InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is an international organization that focuses on campus ministry with vision "to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed and world changers developed." A collection of athletes, Greeks, international students and people just trying to graduate, who all come together with this one shared desire: to know Jesus and to make Him known. My first experience with InterVarsity was two years ago. As a new student, it is often just easier to go to class and then leave campus rather than try to make new friends. That is where InterVarsity came in. I started going to their events and was instantly amazed by how loving and encouraging the community is. They made me feel so welcome that I just had to stick around. One of the best things about being a part of InterVarsity is that every spring break they do this thing called Mark Camp. It's a week on Catalina Island, where members spend time going through the Bible and going deeper into the gospel of Jesus through the book of Mark. Some of my fondest memories of college and lasting friendships have been made there. Every Wednesday they have a weekly meeting called Large Group where a speaker shares a message. They also have various Bible studies on campus throughout the week. The Bible studies really focus on being a place of encouragement, and are a great place to make new friends and connect to campus life. ¡jg jpg 11 * Interested in running for a Representative or Executive position on the Board of Directors? 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OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS MAM MLOS MASTER OF A RTS MASTER OF A RTS IN MANAGEMENT IN L EADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL S TUDIES ^^ 3 9 units ^^ 3 3 units HI 1 2-30 months f H 2 0 months �10 ^H^ONQGMAIICOM T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , O P IN IO M You cannot tell the difference between toxic makeup and the good stuff by just looking at it. Photo by Anne Hall. 5i reat^to^ijnsfimer òxic makeup poses B Y C H E L S E Y SCHWEITZER To Tweet or not to Tweet. Photo provided by Lauren Hammond. Truth about Twitter Company tax breaks raise alarm B Y L A U R E N H AMMOND OPINION EDITOR . Many students at CSUSM probably have a Twitter account, but likely are unaware of the company's questionable history. Twitter was first formed in 2006. Since its debut and coining of the legendary "Tweet," the social networking site has seen a rapidly growing user base. As of late 2013, the company has been estimated to be worth 31 billion dollars. Since its opening, Twitter headquarters -has been located in San Francisco, CA. In 2011, the company was threatening to move locations but was offered a six-year payroll tax break to maintain its California residency. More recently, the city agreed to stop taxing Twitter stock options. Calcu" lations suggest that since the initiation of the company's tax breaks, Twitter has saved over 50 million dollars. Twitter currently resides in San Francisco's Mid-Market area. Alongside the "Twitter Tax Break," the city has also included tax incentives to any other companies that moved to Mid-Market, a preA viously undeveloped area, and has seen tremendous corporate growth. Much of the money Twitter has saved due to tax incentives could have gone towards improving the city's public transportation, health, education and more. Aside from major losses in city revenue, Twitter has had absolutely no involvement in giv- > o r t e s t i n g in, community. Twitter, along with fifteen other companies residing in the Mid-Market area, has also been affecting neighboring residential communities. The technical industries within the Mid-Market area have aided in an increase of property valuer With the high request for office space, many residential property owners have also been forced to sell, causing a large number of home evictions, Several activist groups including South of Market Community Action Network, Senior and Disability Action, Eviction Free San Francisco and the San Francisco Housing Rights Commrttee have joined forces with local workers and residents tofightback. A number of protests have taken place outside of the Twitter headquarters and throughout the Mid-Market area to express outrage for the companies' tax breaks. It is important that social networking users understand the implications associated to their Twitter memberships. Until Twitter realizes the injustice of their actions, users are unconsciously participating in the corporate conglomerate's indifference to the general public. This is not an uncommon practice for multi-billion dollar corporations to take advantage of lower-income demographics. Although this does not directly affect CSUSM students, it does harm communities similar to ours and that is something to consider. IN 8 its b a c k t0 SENIOR STAFF WRITER Many common beauty products contain toxic substances that consumers don't know about. Self-publishing. It sounds like an aspiring author's best friend and that's According to the nonprofit not far from the'truth. Photo provided by Sarah Hughes. organization Campaign for Safer Cosmetics, the average American woman uses about B Y Z A C H S CHANZENBACH book. Aside from that the 12 personal care products a SENIOR STAFF WRITER odds are generally against day. This not only includes the author. On average, the makeup but shampoos, lo"50 Shades of Grey." self-published print book tions and perfumes as well, Also, according to the same Doubtlessly, you've seen w i l l m o s t l i k e l y s e l l 1 0 0 t o a book with this title and 1 5 0 c o p i e s p ^ g a s t a n d _ source, of the more than an ominous-looking cover a r d b o o k a t a b o u t 1 0 b u c k s > 10,000 chemicals that are somewhere recently, possi- t hat > s a revenue o f 1 0 0 0 t o used in beauty products, bly in our very own book- 1500 dollars, over 89 percent have not unstore. It's a relatively new ^ ^ dergone any kind of safety Xo a child that popular trilogy. Did you sound like a lot. To an adult, testing. This poses dangerknow, however that it was t hat > s s m a l l A n d h o w o f t e n ous health risks as our skin originally self-published? d o w e see children publish. absorbs these chemicals, It is what it sounds like: i n g books? I rest my case, which may lead to cancer the author publishes his/ With how easy it is to self- and respiratory problems her work him/herself or publish, it should ¿ome as no in the case of powders and with the aid of a company s u r p r i s e t h a t «everybody's sprays. that specializes in convert- d o i n g i t » Aspiring authors According to the Environing the product into eBook c a n e x p e ct the competi- mental Working Group, a format, then distributing it t i o n t o ^ m a s s i v e . A n d > Gf group that created an online to digital retailers. The au- c o u r s e > n o t e v e i y s e l f . p u b . database that lists the conthor retains full rights to the l i s h e d book is going to be cerning ingredients in beauty work and keeps all the cash g o o d B y - n o t e v e r y book," I products and how safe they he/she makes off of it. For m e a n t h e overwhelming ma- are to use, says, "Companies authors looking to get their j or ity of books. That being are allowed to use almost novels out in the world, self- s a i d ( t h e r e can be some pes- any ingredient „they wish, publishmg is the quickest simism about the market and The US government doesn't and cheapest route. There is a n a c t u a l l y g o o d book may review the safety products no cost for printing physical g e t t u m e d down based on before they're sold." This books, and eBooks have be- potential prejudices towards > means that the products come more attractive in this self-pUblished books. People that we are purchasing are technological day and age. who are serious about getting not being regulated to make Of course, it's not all sun- their book published would sure that they're safe. Acshine and rainbows - no really have to invest time and cording to the same source, author's life could be like effort into making it the best beauty products aren't even that, especially if their sole i t c a n b e> a n d m a r k e t i n g it> i f required to have a full list of income came from writing. t h e y w a n t i t t o h a v e a c h a n c e the chemicals that are used There's still no guarantee a n d s t a n d o u t o n t h e d i i t a l in the product, allowing the that someone will buy their manufacturers to market items with dangerous chemicals without the consumer even knowing. There have been various instances of dangerous chemi-cals in our beauty products, such as our shampoos having sodium laurel sulfate in them or many trusted name brand S elf-Publishing i lluminated The Uterus Flag Project creates shock, awe and amazement BY ANNE HALL DESIGN EDITOR Walking into the student library, I was anticipating a cloud of people showing interest in this blatantly titled project. The campus library released the Uterus R ag Project on Feb. 10 and will remain until May 20. This installation, provided by Terilynn Quick, is a compilation of small flags that are adorned with uterus made by people from all over the nation. So much detail in each piece. The space was like a ghost town. I was in awe at the ideas shared by artists who addressed the issues behind women's health and the blessings that exist with being a woman and having the ability to conceive. While finding myself impressed and awe struck, I noticed that I was being watched. Passer by's were laughing at me for admiring the artists work. Others appeared to avoid the display, as if they would catch some kind of disease if they came too close. A friend of mine decided to draw attention to passers by and lured individuals to come and consider the artwork. Once one person started admiring Terilynn's presentation, more and more lipsticks having dangerous amounts of lead in them. Even the supposedly natural mineral-based makeups contain small particles of mica that we can inhale, which Forbes online magazine puts into perspective by pointing out that construction workers have to wear masks when dealing with mica. While women have more products that expose them to these dangerous chemicals, men aren't safe from the danger. Aftershave, cologne, shaving cream and shampoos are just a few of the items that men use that fall under the same category as all of the other beauty products. These products contain as many chemicals as the products women use and are regulated in the same way, putting men at as much risk as women, I think that it is wrong that there are no regulations within the beauty industry, The food that we eat has regulations placed on it, so why not the items that we cover our skin with? I believe that we should have the right to know exactly what is in the products we use. I also think that cosmetic companies should strive to eliminate as many of these chemicals from their products as possible in order to provide their loyal customers with healthier products, If you want to check the ingredients and the risk fac- .. tors associated with the products you use, a good place to start is the Skin Deep Database, http://www.ewg. org/skindeep/, created by the Environmental Working Group. That is just one small step towards knowing your products better so you can make an informed decision on whether to continue using that product, people began finding interest. Once the pieces were noticed, interest was struck and people began admiring all of the display. "The art work is amazing," student, Erin Taylor, said. This is a presentation that truly touches the core of existence. Take a moment to observe and appreciate the artistry and creativeness. �A &E A & E Editors Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com T H E C OUGAR C HRONICLE, W E D N E S D A Y , F E B 1 9 , C ougar S huffle: V alentine's D ay A f t e r m a t h B y Z ach S chazenbach 11 'Man of Tai Chi' delivers B Y R YAN DOWNS STAFF W RITER I t's a f ew d ays a fter V alentine's D ay, b ut t here a re s ome s till f eeling a ffects f rom t he h oliday. H ere a re t wo p layists c atered t o c ertain o utcomes. T racklist For t he L ovebirds: I " A s L ong A s Y ou L ove M e" b y B ackstreet B oys 2. " Truly M adly D eeply" b y S avage G arden 3. " Naturally" b y S elena G omez 4. " Jet L ag" b y S imple P lan 5. " Stay S tay S tay" T aylor S wift 6. " Just the W a y Y ou A re" b y B runo M ars T racklist For T hose t hat D idn't G et So L ucky: 1. " Gotta B e S omebody" b y N ickelback 2. " t h a t ' s the W ay It I s" by C eline D ion 3. " Firework" b y K aty P erry 4. " Good L ife" b y O neRepublic 5. " Shooting S tar" b y O wl C ity 6. " It's. T ime" by I magine D ragons One of the better things about Netflix is its showcase not only of westernfilms,but also foreign films. This allows martial arts movies that normally would go straightto-DVD, like "Ip Man" or "The Raid: Redemption," to become surprise cult hits. Standing in the middle of these, in a bold attempt to merge both western and international audiences alike, is "Man of Tai Chi ." It is primarily a Chinese martial arts film. However, it features American star Keanu Reeves in two uncommon roles; the villain and, for the first time in his career, the director. The story attempts to tell a martial arts legend in a contemporary setting. It focuses the story on Tiger Chen (Chen Hu in his film debut), a young practitioner of Lin Kong Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese method of exercise and meditation. However Tiger comes to learn that this peaceful art can be applied in combat as well. It is stunningly effective, even though it strays from the art's purpose. Nonetheless, it is not long before Tiger attracts the attention of Donaka Mark (Reeves), the head of an underground fightingring.He sees Tiger's potential and tempts him with money and fame. Tiger needs it to save his master's temple from demolition. It is not long before Tiger's involvement with the fighting ring begins to corrupt his character. Worse still, it becomes clear that Mark is conditioning him into something deadlier than just another fighter. It may be too late for him to escape. For the most part, the film works for the same reason Keanu Reeves works. I t's, simple, cool and strangely likeable. On the other hand, like the actor, it tends to get awkward when it tries too hard and there are some embarrassingly silly moments. However, Reeves is understated as ever both in front of, and behind, the camera. Coupled with some awesome fight choreography from Hollywood legend Yuen Wo Ping, the end result is a straightforward but enjoyable action flick. 3/5 Cougar Paws! 'Friday Night Lights', 'The League' keep gridiron going during off-season B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR The first few Sundays after the Super Bowl are always the hardest for football fans. However, Netflix has some football themed shows* to help fill up your time while you wait for the next season to start. One show I highly recommend is the drama series Friday Night Lights. The show focuses on head coach Eric Taylor (played by Kyle Chandler) as he helps lead the high school football team, the Dillon Panthers, to the Texas State Championship. Viewers might forget they aren't watching a real football game. You wait in anxiety to see if the team makes the play and cheer in excitement for a touchdown. With an ensemble cast, the show also looks at the individual players as their lives are woven together both on and off the field. The sweet yet insecure Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) struggles with balancing being the starting quarterback and trying to date the coach's daughter (Aimee Teegarden). Fullback Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) is the bad-boy character who tries to prove he is more than a stereotype. Throughout the series, the players deal with issues including steroid use and college recruitment. Friday Night Lights is a critically acclaimed series with two Primetime Emmy wins, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Kyle Chandler) and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. It has 76 episodes within five seasons available on Netflix. The second season is the only lackluster season because of its multiple dull storylines. Recommended episodes include: "Mud Bowl" in Season I , "There Goes the Neighborhood" in Season 2, "The Son" in Season 4 and "Always" in Season 5. One of the best parts of football is the way it can bring together a community, whether you are tailgating at a stadium or watching the game with family and friends. Friday Night Lights will remind you of that feel- ing and will prepare you for the next football season. I give Friday Night Lights a 4.5/5 rating. Another football-themed show to watch is the comedy series The League. The show follows friends, Pete Eckhart (played by Mark Duplass), Rodney Ruxin (Nick Kroll), Andre Nowzick (Paul Scheer) and Kevin MacArthur (Stephen Rannazzisi). Also, Kevin's brother, Taco (Jon Lajoie) and wife, Jenny (Katie Aselton) as they all play each other in their fantasy football league. The show has a raunchy style of comedy as the friends argue over things like draft picks and trades. The series is also abundant with notable NFL guest stars, including San Diego Chargers player Antonio Gates in Season 1 episode "Mr. McGibblets." There are currently 45 episodes within four seasons available on Netflix. Recommended episodes include: "The Shiva Bowl" in Season 1 and "The Marathon" in Season 2 .1 give The League a 3.5/5 rating. 11 «»I A R EMINDER T HE D REAM A C T A PPLICATION D EADLINE F OR A B540 X S TUDENTS/UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS I S MARCH 2ND. 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United Students of Color Coalition �12 A & E Editor: Faith O rano cougarchron.am@gmail.com T HE COUGAR CHRONICLE, W EDNESDAY, F EB 1 9 , Book Review A Spike Jonze love story: 'Her' 'American Gods': a modern lore and timeless tale B Y A LEX MARAVILLAS FASHION COLUMNIST In a future where you can fall in love with an artificial intelligence behind an advanced operating system, the film "Her" portrays a tragic love story of a man and his computer. Theodore Twombly is in love with his operating system named Samantha, essentially an evolved Siri. Thefilmdefinitely approaches the dramatic question, "Could love have no boundaries?" There are countless moments in which Theodore and Samantha demonstrate character development in regards to their relationship, a unique characteristic of this fascinating movie. B Y K ATIE GARNER o STAFF WRITER The film also boasts a cast of well-known actors. Joaquin Phoenix play s Theodore and Scarlett Johansson plays the voice of Samantha. Rooney Mara plays Theodore's ex-wife Catherine and Amy Adams plays Theodore's friend Amy. The "Her" soundtrack especially adds sentiment to the film. Film soundtracks are just like mixtapes by the directors. Spike Jonze's mixtape for "Her" is definitely appropriate for this teaijerker of a film. For example, Ka- mm « #• m • ft • § • m• • • •• $ mm m• # ## m m *•- *' Ä m ft * C ALM • # ám Ä # m w $ # • •^ m # • • ^~ m • • • # #: • ; • #: • m #ü •. •m # AND m • # •# • l§l w w ' ® # à - ••• •I m # #- • ren O's song plays a prominent role in the film during a scene where Theodore and OS Samantha were singing together to "The Moon Song." The film has its heart-filled moments. When Samantha continues to grow in intelligence, she develops human characteristics. She desires to feel emotions in unknown territory. Soon afterwards, Theodore falls in love with the funny, sweet, intelligent Samantha. 5/5 Cougar Paws up K EEP • •• * : A &E WAIT Myths and legends are the odd ingredients that shape us, and our cultures. Religions follow humanity wherever we go. America contains some of most divergent beliefs and cultural systems in the world. Starting with tales told by Native Americans, mythologies have poured into America via the mass migration from settlers worldwide. What if every one of these old gods were alive and struggling to survive in this country? Neil Gaiman asks this question in his novel, "American Gods." The story follows the reticent Shadow, an ex-con who upon his release from prison finds that his wife has died. Alone and without a home, Shadow meets Mr. Wednesday, a mysterious con-man who offers Shadow a job as his bodyguard. Soon Shadow's world turns upside down as he discovers that all Gods not only exist, but exist amongst humans and are preparing for war. The Old Gods are clashing with the New Gods, which in America are represented by the various deities of Media, ^Technology and the Black Hats. Mr. Wednesday, who reveals himself early on as an incarnation of Odin, recruits Shadow to rally the Old Gods against the New Gods. But in a country where beliefs are shrinking every day, can Shadow help these Old Gods survive? "American Gods" is a powerful, enchanting story etched with folklore in every page. Lovers of fantasy fiction will adore this novel tremendously. This book is ripe with myths from cultures all over the world-Neil Gaiman weaves a poignant, but humorous* tale that starts off at a slow pace that soon dives right into a journey that will you keep you entertained and thoughtful. "American Gods" has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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O PINION 7 - Writers argue why a vegan, vegetarian or carnivorous diet is the best decision. - To write about love, loss and a desk. Yes," that's what we're talking about here in A&E. Protocol for mountain lion encounters on campus Recent sightings of mountain lions in the area raise concern for local officials for the safety of students and résidents B Y N ADA SEWIDAN STAFF W RITER A mountain lion sighting occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in CSUSM parking lot F. A reliable source confirmed the sighting to CSUSM campus police at 10:00 a.m. Although the sighting was confirmed, CSUSM campus police officers did not have a visual on the animal. There is a special protocol CSUSM campus police officers follow once a sighting as this one is called in . CSUSM Sgt . Herman Hernandez explained that if a sighting is confirmed from a reliable source who can accurately describe the animal, then campus police notifies CSUSM students and staff via e-mail. A patrol officer is sent to the scene where the sighting was originally reported and conducts a visual evaluation of the perimeter. Campus police also notifies the San D iego County Fish and Game Department. The Fish and Game Department M ountain lion p hoto courtesy o ffish and wildlife services can be found a t http://digitalmedia.fws.gov/cdrii/singleitem/collection/natdig1ib/id/12981 / rec/3. sends an officer to patrol the area and once the animal is spotted, it is captured, tagged and eventually released back in the wild. Sgt. Hernandez said the only circumstance where an officer would shoot the wild animal is when it is life threatening to people nearby. Sergeant Hernandez said CSUSM campus police o fficers are trained and briefed on how to respond to mountain lion and other wildlife sightings on campus. He emphasized that students and staff should be familiar with the procedure as well. "Keep the campus police phone number programmed in your cell phone," Sgt. Hernandez said. "Whenever wildlife related, or anything else, it's always good to be aware o f your surroundings." In the past 10 years, there have been a total of 3 to 5 both confirmed and non-confirmed mountain lion sightings. Other animals that have been previously found around the perimeter include bobcats and coyotes. In order to maximize safety in situations as this, students and staff are also advised to not run from the animal and to not seem intimidated, but make themselves seem as large as possible. New University Student Union building adds personality to campus B Y GLORIA MAGALLANES SENIOR STAFF W RITER The new University Student Union Building located next to Chavez Plaza has given CSUSM a new color. Its construction began in February of 2 012, with a total project budget of $43,980,000. After 23 months of construction the building opened up to students this spring semester of 2014. Part of the university exr perience is to have a campus that students may connect with, without that connection; a university is simply a place to get an education. Both Palomar College and M arch 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 Email us at* c susm.cougarchronicle@gmail.com S DSU have student unions on campus. UCSD has a Student Services Center dedicated to being the "one-stop resource located in the heart of campus" according to the website. The U SU is unique in its layout and design; it has an air of sophistication and modernity that envelops every student who steps through the clear doors. However some students have mentioned that they have had some trouble with the new design. "The bathrooms are strange, it's difficult to find them," one CSUSM student said. Along with its fantastic d esign come many new and convenient locations for students to eat a meal or simply soak in the sun. The U SU has an amphitheater that has thè capability to seat around 4 00 people. It also has a spacious roof patio on the fourth floor that connects one wing to the next. On this patio students may be found sitting on silver chairs and tables or lounging on big comfortable sofas that face the beautiful view of San Marcos. "I like to read on the patio whenever I have free time. Especially when it was earlier on in the semester, I was able to enjoy the sunset" Yadira, a CSUSM student, said. The U SU, along with the new lounge areas, now provides new food location» for students to choose from, although reviews have been mixed about whether the changes have been good. A CSUSM student lounging on a couch on the patio voiced her opinions, saying that the U SU "has its good and its bad." T he n ew University Student U nion building provides repose o n t he campus. P hoto provided by Sarah Hughes. "It looks super nice, the bad thing is that I wish that they had somewhat better food and also heaters on the patio to warm us up on cool evenings," she also said. Although many things can be said about the U SU Build- ing now, there is no doubt that it is a great new addition to CSUSM's campus. Whether students find themselves loving the new location or disliking some things, it has definitely earned a spot in the university and in the hearts of many students. The University Student Union Administration contact was not available for comment at this time. The University Student Ribbon Cutting ceremony wiil be held April 15 at noon. �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes cougarchron.news@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH. 5,2014 Demolished Net Neutrality unlikely to hurt customers Political Corner H o w m ilitary c uts a ffect o ur w ay o f l ife BYNADASEWIDAN STAFF W RITER Military budget cuts threaten the future of several U.S. military service men in reserve and active duty. The size of military troops in the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps are being reduced in order to accommodate impending budget plans. CSUSM veteran students personalize this issue and explain what to expect according to USA Today. The Marine Corps is projected to decrease its size by 5,000 troops in the following three years reducing the military from approximately 190,000to175,000. The Air Force also faces cutbacks of roughly several thousand troops through 2019. Likewise, the Army estimates that more than 100,000 soldiers will be cut to a force of 420,000 by 2019. Formally in the Marine Corps, CSUSM student and Student Veterans Organization President, Claudia Oreegal said that cutting military personnel will cause "lower morale" within the military. Oreegal suggested budget cuts should instead be implemented in other areas in the militaiy where money is possibly being wasted. Several military personnel have already been or are in N EWS B Y RYAN D O W N S STAFF W RITER Network neutrality formally demolished, it's likely it won't hurt consumers. Yet choices between cable companies are limited, so if one has a problem with the policies of the industry, they have little to choose from if they wish to use cable. Seven CSUSM professors from a variety of fields were Image f rom w ww.forbes.com contacted for a comment on Internet neutrality implica- the concept of Internet equaltions. ity, they were rejected when Rika Yoshii, Ph.D and the court ruled that corporacomputer science and infor- tions had no legal obligation mation systems professor to give neutral treatment said of recent events in net- with regards to data. work neutrality "Interesting. The ramifications of this I have not talked about it in are simple; cable compamy class but I will." nies such as AT&T, Verizon, One of the founding princi- Comcast and Time Warner ples behind the Internet has are legally allowed to charge been the concept o f net neu- web based companies like trality, or the notion that all Google or Netflix for use of data on the Internet should -their bandwidth. be treated with equality. That A lack of payment and the means no website is acquir- cable companies can strangle ing any kind of preferential the bandwidth, which can Flags a dorned outside o f t he Veterans C enter. Photo by Katlin Sweeney. treatment or discrimination force websites to take longer in the eyes of the govern- to load and cause a decrease ment or businesses. in quality. the process of being let g o ta, considered the positive It's a provision that has, However, it's important from their service with limit-" outcomes of military cuts on arguably, helped make the to remember that this had ed benefits. Some high rank- CSUSM. Internet what it is today. In been the case before the rul"There will be an influx of ing officials are also affected the eyes of many experts, it ing; it had just never been by budget cuts and maybe new veterans using the GI has just been demolished. set in stone. Telecom lawforced to retire early with re- bill which gives more money In January, after a long- yer, Marvin Ammori, stated to the school," Acosta said. duced pension plans. With these changes, people standing legal battle over the how, even before the ruling, . Numerous military troops issue, the Federal Communi- cable companies still techwill soon have to decide hoping to enlist into military cations Commission (FCC) nically had the power to do what to do once they are dis- service will also struggle to took the issue to a circuit with their bandwidth as they charged from their military reach their goals of serving court in Washington D.C. pleased. duties, CSUSM student and their country. While attempting to legalize "Whim. Envy. Ignorance. former Marine, David Acos- Competition. Vengeance. Whatever," he lists as reasons a cable company would hurt a website's download. "Or no reason at all." However, many, such as Verizon, waited for a court ruling on the subject before going so far as to enforce payment. Naturally, the ruling has not sat well with many in the industry, but its doubtful customers will be hurt. Timothy Lee from Forbes states that the problem with legislation about neutrality is that neutrality i s not explicitly defined. "However desirable a neutral Internet might be the rule of law i s more important," Lee said. It is possible that rates to use services like Netflix may increase, but its unlikely mega corporations like it and Amazon will be unable to pay the fees. The real problem comes from the somewhat limited share of power inherent to the new system. There are less than six major companies that control cable, a number that could grow smaller with a potential acquisition of Time Warner by Comcast., It seems as if little will change for the customers, especially as more and more people turn to wireless data and cloud computing. But the race for power in the network industry, nothing will be the same. Food that motivates thoughts : the paleo diet B Y RACHEL SMITH STAFF W RITER Every day during U-Hour, students make their way towards the University Student Union and are offered a variety of food options. The human act o f consuming food is one of our most basic instincts, but food choices have an effect on brain chemistry. According to Professor Gary Wenk Ph.D., at Ohio State University, almost everything we consume, from coffee to meats, can directly or indirectly affect the brain. Foods that positively affect our brain function, over a long term period, contain high levels of anti-oxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oils. Anti-oxidants are connected to extended life spans. They combat the negative effects of oxygen and its correlation with aging. Foods consisting of high levels o f carbohydrates have a high-glycemic index. This system measures the effects on blood sugar and can leave one feeling hungry when they're physically not according to Caroline Ced- Foods that positively affect o ur brain function, over a long t erm period, contain high levels of anti-oxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oils. | erquist, M.D., a nutritionist and a medical director for Bistro MD, an online diet delivery program. S i. i i The 'Paleo' Diet is a term coined by anthropologists P u Ui g w b mÊÊ&m image of irtnd füled with proper nutrition that MP * .P ta, v eme t é . whoK w í m Eaton and Konner in 1985 in regards to the Paleolithic era. Up until ten thousand years place, the rapid development health. Therefore, according traditional diet that i s, eatago, according to a study . of technology left little time to David Perlmutter MD, the ing unprocessed and locally done in 2009, homo sapiens for evolution t o 'redesign our author of Grain Brain, the grown foods rather than 'reprimarily ate grass-fed an- metabolic structures' in order more fat and cholesterol you fined' foods that are potenimal-source foods and un- to keep up with the dietary eat, the healthier your brain tially higher in saturated fats cultivated plants, in this case changes. will be and the less likely it and simple sugars, can result Our brain is made of sixty will develop future disormostly fruits, vegetables, in a lower risk in certain and nuts (not legumes). After percent fat, it needs food that ders, like Alzheimer's. cancers, diabetes and caragricultural cultivation and is high in fatty acid to provide Even further, studies have diovascular issues that had animal domestication took what it needs for optimum shown that going back to a previously been practically .. - i M ÉI ¡ nonexistent. Though human beings cannot fully g o back to the traditional diets once obtained through h unter-gatherer methods, knowing what we eat and how it affects us in the long term is highly important. �SPORTS THE COUGÀR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2014 Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com 3 The Cycling Club is a great opportunity for students who are seeking ways to experience a more active lifestyle B Y ELIZABETH C RUZ SENIOR STAFF W RITER If you love to ride your bike, you may enjoy working out with your f ellow Cougars of the CSÜSM Cycling and Triathlon Club. The club is currently open for members to join that want to work out and have a great time on wheels. Although the focus is now on cycling, due to the lack of members interested in triathlons, students are welcome to join & bring the focus back Beautiful d ock side v iew o f Lake Poway P hoto p rovided by Alison Seagle. Escape to fun at Lake Poway B Y A LISON SEAGLE SPORTS COLUMNIST Lake Poway Recreational Area offers a number of activities for anyone looking to get away from the urban chaos and enjoy the outdoors. The beautiful lake and surrounding mountains offer the perfect backdrop for hiking, fishing and camping. The lake, generally open from sunrise to sunset, has opportunities for fishing and boating. Pedal boats, rowboats and motorboats are all available for rental. Fishing seasons vary at the lake, but the types of fish that are usually caught are trout, ba£s, sunfish, trout and bluegill. Around the lake, there are several trails to choose from for a nice stroll through nature. Some of the hiking trails even venture off into other hiking areas for those HImÊÊÊÊÊÊÈÊÊÊËÈÈm ISPl 1• who are looking for more of a challenge. Dogs are allowed on them as long as they are not within 100 feet of the lake. Within the park area, there are sites for camping and picnics, playgrounds, gazebos and pavilions for events, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and a softball field. There is also a concession office that offers snacks, fishing supplies and is also the place to g o for boat rentals. There is even an archery range located just on the outskirts of the recreational area. Lake Poway i s only about a 2 0 minute drive from campus, just a little ways off of the 15 a t the Rancho Bernardo exit. The hours and fees at the park vary, so it is best to visit their website, http://www. poway.org/LakePoway/, before planning an awesome adventure to Lake Poway. to these events. The team has done five to seven cycling races this season. The races take place from January to the summertime, and the team will do more depending on funds. Races are held all over California, with their next one in Santa Barbara. Competitions are held at beginning to expert levels. Members are not required to race but are welcome to attend events to volunteer or just cheer on their teammates. Students can join to ride for fun, no specific type of bike is needed. The Cycling & Triathlon club enjoys one of the lowest membership fees on campus, which pays for the races that members participate in throughout the year. Interested members can contact club treasurer, Nicole Bryant, at bryanO 18©cougars .csusm.edu. "We are really fun! We want to make the team closer and do things together on outings and practice runs," Bryant said. •i «ÄlßP W orking hard pumping t hè pedals up hill while working together as a team. Photo provided by Pink Shorts Photography. FRIDAY, MARCH 7 ,2014 SOFTBALL VS LA SIERRA (OH) 1:00 PM AND 3:00 PM Classified Ads SUMMER DAY CAMP JOBS: Southern California. Swimming, horses, crafts, beaches, sports,archery, ropes courses, hiking & morel Make a difference! www.DayCampJobs.com Do you have something you'd like to sell? Try inexpensive classified ads in The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or less. Questions? Email us at: csusmchronicle.advertising® gmail.com. WMÈM �Sports Editor: Justin Donner cougarchron.sports@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2014 Heart Beat Juice cleansing beyond being trendy B Y RACHEL GALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST Juice cleansing is a popular trend, with people using everything from mainstream brands such as BluePrint and Nekter to their own pressed fruits and vegetables. If you aren't selective in choosing the right cleanse that's best for you, it could backfire and leave you disappointed. There are a couple key points to keep in mind in order to recap the benefits associated with juice cleansing. You don't need to cleanse to be healthy, so if you are doing it to be trendy it could leave you struggling, instead of feeling physically and emotionally balanced. Cleanses are meant as a means to detoxify and reset your metabolism, which is why exercising during a cleanse isn't-the best decision. Juice cleanser don't provide all the nutrients that are necessary for working out and recovering, and as a result you may become dizzy or nauseated. It's important to not use a juice: cleanse as an excuse P hoto o f Strickland provided by t he C SUSM Athletics D epartment V isitwww.csusm.edu/calendar/athCal.html CSUSMfilesNCAA DII application, plans for new gym B Y JUSTIN D ONNER SPORTS EDITOR N ekter Cleanse juices are o ne resource f or juice cleansing. Photo provided by Rachel Gallego. for overindulging or feel like you have to d oit because rypu over ate. This can cause you to jump back and forth between cleansing fujd ^ t m g , poorly. When you find a juice cleanse that works for you, while still maintaining a healthy balance, it can be a CSUSM athletics has come a long way since its inception in 1998 with three original teams. The program now boasts 13 teams, 2 4 conference championships and three national titles. N ow in 2 014, the athletic program is applying for NCAA DII membership and is confident in their resume. The Department of Athletics has had the vision of taking the university to the next level for a while now, and this is actually not the department's first attempt. With two previous applications, the department was turned down both times. There were too many competing applications that were better suited in the applicant pool. "We needed additional funds for operating, we needed to increase our scholarship allocations, we need- ed to add sports, w e needed to build athletic facilities and lastly we needed a comprehensive compliance program," Director of Athletics, Jennifer Milo, said. There have been some big changes in the 2 014 application that will really make it stand out and have drastically increased the program's chances . This includes plans for a full court gym on campus that is predicted to be completed by 2016 . An application for NCAA membership is so extensive that the department hired an outside consulting firm to help with the process. When the application was finally submitted on Feb. 1, 2 014, the document was a hefty 6 00 pages. From here, the NCAA will arrange a visit in April to check and see if the application matches with what the program is really doing. Although the NCAA was not pushing for CSUSM to apply, the CCAA, a conference within the division has been awaiting the application. This conference is full of 11 CSU campuses and UC San Diego. With a large assortment of close competition such as Cal State LA, Dominguez hills and UCSD in the conference, the Cougars will have an easier time scheduling games and it will be better for the overall budget. "There aje so many positives right now in our department. Really the sky is the limit with what we can accomplish. We have amazing student-athletes, top notch coaches and a committed support staff to make it all happen," Milo said. CSUSM has outgrown its current home in the A ll conference of the NAIA, and the NCAA is a logical next step that the players and coaches are very deserving o f. California S tate University San Marcos a tTemecula is offering a number of degrees and certificates t hat lead t o j obs and career e nhancement as w ell as personal e nrichment courses. FREE EDUCATION AND S A M P L E FAIR CLASSES SATURDAY, MARCH 22 C oach w orking hard t o keep t he players a t t heir best. P hoto provided by A nne H all. 11:00 A M TO 2:00 PM Big win for Cougar squad poised for turnaround CSUSM TEMECULA CAMPUS 43890 MARGARITA ROAD B YSHAINAPARDO SENIOR STAFF W RITER TEMECULA, CA 92592 FREE PARKING 760-750-4020 WWW.CSUSM.EDU Learn about our programs, attend sample classes, speak with Academic Advisors and Financial Aid officers and enjoy refreshments. www.csusm.edu C alifornia S t a t e U niversity SAN M ARCOS a t Temecufa It's been a rocky start for Cougar baseball with a 5-8 record, but they may be on the verge of a turnaround with plenty of season to play. They recently pumped themselves and their supporters up with a 9-7 win over San Diego Christian on Feb. 25. Overall, the team has plenty of hot bats and the offense side seems to be producing well for the Cougars. The pitching staff still appears to be having some trouble with their lowest ERA sitting at 3.24. One of the Cougars' key pitchers, Hunter Brown, a DI bounce back, currently has a 4.18 ERA in his 5 starts. According to head coach Dennis Pugh, the Cougars needed this win to get back in the game and they did. San D iego Christian is a top 2 0 team, so bringing back a victory is an accomplishment. The Cougars showed the Hawks that they really wanted the win in the fourth inning with Matt Arlington's home run and an RBI double from Dylan Costello. Key player l yier Bernard finished the game with a base hit to score Matt Arlington for the win. "With all this new talent on the field it takes a while for it to get going, but they work hard and will see results," Coach Pugh said. The Cougars just started their season and with this win against San Diego Christian their future is appearing brighter. Their next home game is 11 a.m. on March 8 against University of Antelope Valley. �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub serves up great sushi Jäestaurant Review BYNIKKI THOMAS FEATURES COLUMNIST Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub is a local's sushi joint. You wouldn't notice it atfirstbecause there is not a sign up and it is attached to Bull Taco, a Mexican restaurant. But once you arrive you'll be glad you did. The Seabasstropub gives off a surfer-rock flair. It has surf boards and skateboards posted up, as well as United Kingdom Flag artwork over green mossy walls. The space has a cozy feeling because it can't be bigger than 500 square feet. Our server was actually a sushi-chef (he broke his arm so he could only serve until it was healed) s o he knew to hook us up with good choices. We started o ff with a Beach Honey beer ($5.50) and a fruit wine ($6), where you can choose flavors such as raspberry or pomegranate. The wine had a very unique, sangria-like taste. For starters w e opted for the Ceviche Flight ( $8), which changes daily. When I tried it, it in eluded a tuna tartare, mango infused yellowtail and albacore with miso glaze. It was served with an extra large puffed sesame crisp that had an unfamiliar, crunchy texture but paired well with the soft delicate fish. The next round was hamachi nigiri, at just $5 a pair you can't beat Delicious crunchy sushi r oll t hat hits t he s pot w hen you're looking f or lots o f flavor. P hoto by N ikki T homas. it! Nigiri sushi are slices of yellowtail fish over a bed of rice. One order had an arugula chimichurri and pickled red onion sauce, it was very creative and extremely tasty. Next to it was the traditional style, with the yellowtail belly over rice, and lemon to drizzle on top, which just mfelts in your mouth, to die for. After, we moved on to the sushi rolls, which included The Chronic ($12) and the Hedgehog ($13) The Chronic was crab, spicy tuna and avocado, wrapped in rice then seaweed and flask fried for a crunchy exterior. It was finished off with a spicy aioli as well as a sweet citrus sauce, excellent. The Hedgehog was different; it was a shrimp tempura roll inside with seared yellowtail on top finished with roasted garlic, truffle oil, salt and pepper. It was a little overwhelming and only recommended for those who like extra garlicky, spicy truffle flavors. After that w e ordered some salmon sashimi that tasted extra fresh and amazing. We could tell this place makes sure their fish is top-notch quality. To finish off dinner we chose a raspberry-rum sorbet ($5) that was huge and icy with a deep purple color, a perfect way t o end the night. These chefs have a true passion for presentation and display their creativity beautifully through their ingredients and fish selection. They profess that their "ingredients are carefully chosen, grown ourselves or made from scratch" and that is apparent at this new joint. If you want to try some newage sushi try out Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub! It is located on 1815 South Coast Highway in Oceanside. The Literature and Writing Club creates unique addition to CSUSM community BYNADA SEWIDAN STAFF W RITER When asked what makes the Literature and Writing Club unique, club President Michael O'Marah and Vice President Marie Parrish spoke about the importance of promoting literacy and love for books. However, the club is not only exclusive to literature and writing majors in general. O'Marah and Parrish emphasized the larger aspects of the club's purpose of getting involved in the CSUSM community and getting to know one another in a fiin, relaxed atmosphere. The LTWR Club, also known as Club Cognoscenti, was originally started four years ago by Michael O'Marah and Marie Parrish and is overseen by faculty Professor Heidi Breuer. At the start of the semester there were a total of four people members, however, the club has now expanded to approximately 30 to 4 0 people. There are several events planned for the semester including an open mike poetry reading on March 19, a trip to the Huntington library and a bonfire at the beach. There is also an ongoing Easter egg hunt where Club members hide Easter e ggs throughout various places on campus. Parish and O'Marah highlight the relaxed, laid back and friendly environment of the meetings. "You don't have to come to every meeting," O'Marah said. "We want people to enjoy being there and we want it to be fun ." Some of the events the LTWR club has held in the past include three minute skits of Shakespeare's witches from Macbeth and the whole Harry Potter Series. "We got to dress up and act out the plot in three minutes," said Parrish. "It was a rewarding experience because it got the attention of other students and got them C SUSM has a new club in town interested." The club president's duties include increase membership, raise money and generate ideas for events and meetings while club vice president Parrish plans, organizes and implements the events. "We have a good team dynamic," Parrish said. In order to raise money for club and campus events, club members employ several fundraisers throughout the semester. Such fundraisers will include a create your own T-shirt event where students purchase a shirt and have the opportunity to print anything they like on it. OthUh of a Nursing Student Michael O 'Marah, M arie Parrish, and D aydree S now in a 3 m inute skit o f Macbeth's witches. P hoto provided by t he L iterature and W riting C lub. er fundraisers include a book sale and some signed copies of professor's books. "We try to be as welcoming as w e can be," said O'Marah. "You don't have to be a Literature and Writing major to join the club," said Parrish. Club Cognoscenti meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. of every month in Markstein 322. by Kate CkiUanonda. tett get Better- The Public Relations Club expects to make noise The first members t o j oin t he Public Relations club, p hoto by A nne Hall. BY A N N E HALL DESIGN EDITOR > K? The first Public Relations Club to ever grace the halls of CSUSM has begun convening this spring. Members have high aspirations to help make a positive impact on society and motivate intellectual thinking. Each semester, the club will be aiding a specific campaign or organization to allow students to perform tasks and expectations of the public relations field. Students that are already involved in the org. are excited about the opportunities provided. "The main purpose of the Public Relations Club is to develop practical public relations skills through participating in community outreach and building civic relationships while fostering campus involvement " PR Club President, Tracey Engleton, said. "The mission of the club i s to combine theory and application for use in the real world, while also gaining experiences from professionals in the field, using social media and networking, along with many other PR tools that make public relations a fascinating career. Our club uses the definition of praxis to set our agenda [Praxis: putting theories to work]." "Our goal is to educate people. For me, personally, the experience I will gain from participating in this club will give me the leg up on the competition. I want to be in public relations and having this club in my background will show that I'm already doing campaigns and already making taglines and doing crisis letters. It's going to help me to look better against any competition," PR Club Secretary, Erin Taylor, said. "This club has been a dream of mine for a number for years, and for many of those years students have come to me, knowing my background in public relations, and have asked me about internships and how they might get involved in this field," club adviser, Dr. Fredi Avalos, said. "For me, this club allows the students to take what they've learned; their skill set knowledge, and connect the dots to a real profession. An exciting profession: public relations, putting theory to work." There is plenty of room for participants and the club is looking for people that have the motivated spirit to help the club achieve its goals. For more information, contact Tracey Engleton at prclubatcsusm@ g mail c om. There is a strong demand for people with various talents and skill sets. Organization Spotught Civility Campaign exercises strong values on campus BYKATLIN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Students ^ ill often see their peers wearing bright green t-shirts marked with the name "Civility" on the first Tuesday of every month. The Civility Campaign seeks to bring together the values of care, respect and empathy while acknowledging culture and humanity on campus. Thefirsttwo years of the program were designed to spread the awareness of Civility's core beliefs. They developed an event called Civility Champions, where peers nominated students, faculty and staff that represent the values of the program on campus. In its third year, the Civility Campaign shifted its focus to partnering up with orgs, on campus that are doing this and much more. * "We want to focus our programmatic emphasis on anti-bullying, bystander interven- tion and intergroup dialogue," program coordinator, Greg Toya, said. "We envision looking at more opportunities to have activities that will spark conversations around diversity dialogue." "We need to bring awareness to our campus and expose students to what they're not used to," Gross-Cultural Center peer educator and Civility Campaign member, Arely Ramos, said. The Civility Unity event in October brought together all dimensions of the campaign's values by creating activities for students. For the concept of respect, the LGBTQA Pride Center created activities centered around bullying. For empathy, Student Health and Counseling Services focused on domestic violence and alcohol awareness. For culture, Kellogg Library had participants contribute to a mural. For humanity, Civility created "couch conversations," where people talked about their hopes and dreams. Also in October, Civility partnered up with the Majors and Minors Fair to promote the campaign to new students. In honor of Veterans Day in November, Civility had community members write thank you notes to students at the Veterans Center. In December, Civility partnered up with Hillel to play dreidel games. Participants learned different facts about Judaism, Jewish people and history. In February, Civility partnered up with BSU for Black History Month and did a "couch conversation" about discrimination. On March 4, they partnered up with USUAB, the Gender Equity Center, SLL, and the Pride Center to do a Herstory Month event. Students interested in joining the campaign or nominate people that represent the core values of Civility can find more information at https://www.csusm. edu/civility/. �Being vegan is about being satiated with purpose B Y LAUREN HAMMOND OPINION EDITOR Delicious cucumber burger made fresh a t h ome by Lauren H ammond. P hoto provided by herself. Being vegetarian easier than you think B Y RESTY GREY STAFF W RITER American society is eating too much meat and not enough vegetables. I am willing to bet the last thing you ate had some sort of processed meat added to the plate to give the meal a sense of "completeness." Vegans and vegetarians have a good chance of winning that bet, but I think the odds are in my favor. Why do we eat dead animals? Most of us have come to believe that it is our best source for protein but where do you think the animals get their protein? Our society is consuming enough micronutrients. When protein is consumed in abundance, the nutrients that are not immediately used become stored as fat. In a time where feast or famine was normal, storing fat would be ideal. However, the advancements in our contemporary culture make the convenience of the dollar menu too accessible. Eating has changed from a conscious decision of sustenance to a habitual action to fulfill some innate desire to feel good. Don't get me wrong; I think meat is deli- cious, but so are cigarettes. There are countless studies showing the positive benefits from reducing the amount of animal intake. Fun fact: cholesterol is only found in animal products. Meat seems to dominate our culture. Men are seen as wussies if they refrain from eating meat. Satirical twitter account @overlymanlyman makes apparent our societal stereotypes by tweeting, "How do I like my steak? Next to my other s t e a k j ^ In her book, Main Street Vegan, Victoria Moran states "at some point it entered the collective consciousness that meat and masculinity were inextricably linked." But it's 2014, Victoria. I thought we were past those preconceived notions of inequality between genders; apparently not. I'm pesco-lacto-ovo-vegetarian, but let's just refer to it as semi-vegetarian. I still eat eggs, cheese and fish, but I have completely cut out cow, pig and chicken from my diet. I have abstained for two months and I honestly feel fantastic. I don't feel weak, sick or deprived in any way. My body feels and looks better. I'm active; serving tables, running, riding and playing basketball. My stomach never feels heavy from food and I feel an increase in energy. My bowel movements are timely, meaning my digestive system is working properly and I have a greater appreciation for vegetables. Since cutting out practically 33 percent of my diet, I have been filling that excess space with delicious nutrient-dense whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes and nuts. What vegetarians would consider their five basic food groups . My eating changed from a habitual action to a conscious choice. I became aware of how much animal flesh I actually consumed on a daily basis. I no longer believe dead animals should be a staple food group, but I can still enjoy the occasional tilapia and fish sinigang my mother loves to cook when I come home to visit. Instead of letting your next meal pick you, try to remember the last time you ate a bright green granny smith apple or even add crisp red cabbage on your burger instead of habitually buying that bland, dead animal. The topic of dietary preference can be just as touchy of a conversation as politics or religion. Veganism is often labeled as radical and even dangerous, both for the diet's limitations in food choices as well as its profound respect for animals' lives. Vegans are not only concerned with who they eat but are often more concerned with the amount of nutrient density that comes with each bite. . My personal progression into veganism, or what I like to refer to as "plant-based," has been a life changing experience in a number of ways. Growing up, my body had an inability to digest foods such as meat, dairy and gluten efficiently. Due to my body's shortcomings, as a child and far into my teenage years, I often found myself fatigued, bloated, having abdominal pains and suffering from degenerative arthritis. Despite frequent trips to medical specialists, there was never more offered to me than painkillers, laxatives and physical therapy. The notion of perhaps changing my diet was never mentioned. It was at the age of 19 that I decided to begin searching for alternative ways to improve my health. After doing some research, I discovered the benefits of restricting my diet to the bare essentials. I came tofindout that the most nutrient dense and easily digestible foods are produce items such as fruits and vegetables. For the past five years, I have been working towards transitioning myself into the plant-based lifestyle. Although it takes time, and is not something I advise anyone to do overnight, it has helped to better my overall quality of life. I no longer suffer from exhaustion spells or irritable bowel syndrome. Even the joint pain caused from my osteoarthritis, which will affect me for the 'Dumb Starbucks' a big publicity stunt B Y CAITLYN THIBODEAU STAFF WRITER "Dumb Starbucks" was a worldwide phenomenon for a day in Los Angeles, when its doors opened and comedian, Nathan Fielder, came outside. The star of the comedy show, "Nathan for You," was revealed as the owner of the parody shop. Fielder claimed commitment to the store, as well as its widespread populari-; ty was short lived when the LA County Department of Health Services shut him down for opening without valid permits. According to NBC, "#DumbStarbucks was the top trending hashtag on twitter in Los Angeles." Many wonder if Fielder's decision to open the shop was truly because of his commitment to keeping it open or if it was just a publicity stunt in COUGAR CHRONICLE S TAFF E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin Sweeney Elizabeth C ruz Ryan Downs A & E E DITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS N oelle Friedberg Anne H all Rachel G allego C OPY E DITOR A nne H all Lauren Hammond N E W S E DITOR D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER S arah Hughes Raychel Allen S ALES R EP Justin Donner Pam Kragen F EATURES E DITOR CARTOONISTS A manda Lenox Faith Orcino O PINION E DITOR A CADEMIC A DVISOR Lauren Hammond the hopes of obtaining a larg- Faith Orcino D ESIGN E DITOR S P O R T S E DITOR h ttp:// nowaygirl.com/photos/ dumb-starbucks-coffee/ captured this p hoto o f t he shop opening. Kent D avy Resty G rey Lauren H ammond enjoying t he w onderful vegan friendly f ood f rom t he N ative Foods C afe in Encinitas. P hoto provided by herself. rest of my life, has dramatically alleviated. Even more so, the plant-based lifestyle has heiped me become better associated to the natural world. Not only do I love my own body, but I have found a new respect for the body of all beings. The innocence of animals and the maltreatment they face within the overly abundant slaughter houses and factory farms spread across the United States, which is alarming. The industrial meat and dairy industries confine hundreds of animals into small areas where they are often exposed to chemicals, disease and injuries. These factories are also known for their practice of injecting antimicrobial agents and hormone - supplements into the animals as a way to fatten them and eliminate illness. These animals suffer throughout their entire lives as they are restricted to cages and are unable to move about naturally. My disapproval for the way factory farming conducts this grotesque sense of assembly line production has altered my initial decision to become plant-based into more of a compassionate, ethical stance. I believe strongly that humans have lost touch with nature, animals and plants alike. We have been responsible for innumerable amounts of innocent deaths for centuries and have now made this idea of slaughter and comfort consumption a corporate conglomerate based solely on profit. I understand that the idea of converting everyone to a plant-based lifestyle is unreasonable. However, there are both health and ethical benefits into limiting animal product intake that most people do not consider or are even knowledgeable of. I urge everyone to take the time to understand what it is they are putting into their body and where it has come from. It, and when, choosing to eat meat, people should be sure to get it locally and organically. Local farmers are more invested in both the animals' welfare and the consumers' welfare. Still, raw vegetables and fruits are considered to be the most nutritionally substantial foods due to their live enzymes. It is time that humans begin to eat to survive rather than live to eat. er audience for his show. In my opinion, the opening of "Dumb Starbucks" was definitely just a publicity stunt meant to gain more viewers for a show I never would have heard of before his appearance as CEO. I mean let's look at the facts; he opened a store with a patented world-renowned company. "As long as we're making fun of Starbucks, we're allowed to use their corporate identity," Fielder, on opening day, said. I think the real question behind this entire debacle is whether Fielder is a really unqualified and uninformed business owner, or if he's an extremely savvy self-promoter. 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The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right t o reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com It's all about being a carnivore The truth behind shopping at Walmart stores are not used for the greater Alliance For New Economy good. Instead, the company's said. This is the outcome of their profits go straight to the six extra low prices. heirs of the Walton fortune. Many students at CSUSM The Business Insider comThe average worker at probably benefit from Walmart does not even pared other business moguls, Walmart's low prices but are make enough money to like Warren Buffet to the unaware of where that mon- survive, putting them un- Waltons, who only donate ey actually goes. der the poverty line, and on roughly two percent of their net worth. If that does not About two years ago, on Welfare. Super Bowl Sunday, I told Let me remind you that make you sick to your stommyself that I would never we are paying for the thou- ach I do not know what will. step inside a Walmart again. sands of Wal-Mart employI was even more conMy mother asked me * to ees that are on welfare, with cerned when I found out that make a "quick" run to the our tax money! This situa- Walmart also had their hands store to get a few things for tion is completely unnec- in corrupting America by the big game. Let's just say essary and preventable but lobbying in Washington D.C. it was hell on earth. most of the top one percent Their goal was to prevent People were running and of our country is filled with increases in minimum wage scrambling around trying to greed and self-centered- so they would not have to get into the shortest check- ness, pay their employees a decent out line; at least 20 people. "In 2006 Wal-Mart reports amount to live. The long lines and the herds that full time hourly assoThis company is an asof people were overwhelm- ciates received an average sault on American values, ing, but there was one thing 10.11 dollars an hour, mak- crushing mom and pop that stood out to me the most; ing $17,874 per year,.This businesses. A small-owned the employees. pay is $10,000 less than what business has heart, soul and I thought to myself, how the average two-person fami- knowledge that Walmart could they work in an en- ly needs to survive," the L.A. will never have. vironment like this? They work so hard dealing with S outhern C alifornia people day in and day out. S ummer D ay C amps How much are they getting paid to break their backs for Seeking Outstanding Summer Staff this company? The truth is alarming. Make a Counselors and Instructors Walmart is a company difference in a for swimming, horses, beach with massive profits; greatchild's fife this activities, sports, crafts, hiking, summer! er than the gross domestic ropes courses, archery, & more! product (G.D.P.) of more than a few small countries. Unfortunately, the profits B Y KATALINA LAWRENCE B Y JUSTIN D O N N E R SENIOR STAFF W RITER SPORTS EDITOR My ancestors didn't work their way to the very top of the food chain for me to just throw the glory away and not consume meat. I enjoy being primal and tearing meat from the bones of ribs. If it's so "unnatural", why do millions of people enjoy doing the very same thing? If you throw an apple on the ground, chances are your dog is not going to purposely consume it. They may swallow some thinking it's a new ball, but they do not naturally eat or enjoy eating apples. The dog is by instinct a carnivore, just like we humans are instinctively omnivores. You can make claims that we are not supposed to eat meat but the fact is we do. There are marly more people in this world that consume meat than those who don't. In some countries like the U.S. and the UK it makes up the bulk of individuals' diets. In countries where it doesn't, meat is a rare delicatessen. Sometimes it is only to be cherished and eaten during times of celebration. Many of our close primate relatives are omnivores. So are many primitive tribes that G oing so far as t o taking a big bite o ut o f a f rozen steak, by Justin D onner. are still excellent examples of human beings in their raw and unindustrialized form. "Nearly all herbivores, like cows, have fermenting vats — large chambers in their stomachs where microbes attack plant material for digestion. Humans don't. Intestine function relies more on surface area than length. As mentioned earlier, creatures with plant-based diets need larger guts to absorb more energy, while carnivores have rather small intestines. Humans possess intermediate-sized digestive tracts," according to John McArdle of the Vegetarian Research Group. Many important nutrients can be obtained from meat such as calcium, vitamin B12, and protein. A person who engages in heavy physical activity needs to rely on the nutrients from meat to help their body recover. For example, in the sport of body building, it is recommended to at least get one gram of protein per pound of body weight. This would be nearly impossible on a vegan diet. One would be left to use soy, and that destroys your testosterone levels. Not exactly ideal for a man trying to build muscle. Researchers at Oxford University recently followed 35,000 individuals aged 20 to 89 for a period of five years and discovered that vegans are 30% more likely to break a bone than their vegetarian andflesh-eatingpeers. I have heard the argument that livestock production causes an excess of methane gas. Our human bodies have a hard time fully digesting the complex carbs in a vegetarian diet, and this results in more human released gas. In my opinion, we will have gas from either the vegetarians or the cows, so I will just enjoy my meat. www.DayCampJobs.com Earn your Master of Professional Accountancy. Azusa Pacific University's Master of Professional Accountancy program is dedicated t o training ethical and competent certified public accountants. The nation's largest Christian accounting endowment makes this program affordable, and its requirements satisfy California's new 150 Rule for CPA licensure. The Becker Exam Review fee is included in the cost of the program, and students w ith at least a 3.3 GPA are eligible for scholarship funds. Azusa Pacific is one of only t wo Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) schools nationally t o offer an MPA. Our goal Is Our goal is a Our goal is 100% 100% 100% pass rate on the CPA exam. internship placement. CPA firm placement by graduation. Apply today at apu.edu/mpa/. Leung Equipping S chool o f A ccounting the Church to Master Money. AZUSAWWIF1C God First Since 1899 �A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com A &E THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2014 "A IVM D/\y" ^fofoO * "™ eVe* In htWsHiWt, I I Wt v u * b rtrll lAiUbrtlU* The art vibe of San Marcos showcases talented work Jpoügar Shuffle: j B Y R YAN D OWNS STAFF W RITER Espresso M ix B y A l e x M aravillas N e e d a n e xtra p ep i n y our s tep? T h i s m i x i s i nspired t o g i v e t he l istener a b oost o f e nergy. M a y i t b e f or s t u d y i n g f or a n e x a m , o r y o u o n l y g ot 2 h ours o f s leep, a s h o t o f e spresso i s h ere t o w a k e y o u u p. J T racklist: t, " Call O n M e ( Disclosure B ootleg M ix) " b y J anet J ackson f t, N elly ^ fc.•Ä^fiXB^Ky- ( pada L ife R emix)" b y K askade 3« " If ( Kaytranada R emix)" b y J anet J ackson 4. " Say i t r ight ( Kaytranada R emix)" b y N elly Furtado 5. " Party f t. A ndre 3000 ( Summer O ccasion r emix) * b y B eyonce 6. " Make a M ove" b y S weater B eats 7. " Mirrors ( JsZUS M I L L I O N E dit)" b y Jben£ A iko 8. ^DowihU" b y K aytranada & Sarigo 9. " S o u l X " b y K e v m O v e r - Art has always been an important institution on campus, with exhibits commonly being featured in both the library and the Arts Building. What many may not know about is the off-campus gallery in Old California. CSUSM owns the gallery and features artwork both for and sometimes by, the students behind the Old California Coffee House, neighboring IHOP and the movie theater. The gallery was founded in early 2012 and outlasted most of its neighboring businesses in the area during that time. Since then, it acts as both a celebration and a gathering place for artistic minded individuals both on and off campus. The gallery showcased a multitude of artists in the past. For the first time, it has formed a joint partnership with the Oceanside Museum of Art to display the "Altered Landscapes" Exhibit, with a student art showcase set to premier on March 14. "We change the exhibits every six weeks," Marilyn Huerta said. "So we generally have about two or three exhibits per semester." This does not include the exhibits over summer, during which the gallery remains open. While the Altered Landscapes Exhibit is set to hold its closing reception on Friday March 7 . The student art showcase Redefined II is set to hold its opening reception on the March 14, featuring a performance by the Cal State San Marcos Jazz Ensemble. The off-campus gallery is open Fridays- and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and located at Old California Restaurant Row, 1080 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos in the village shops area. Admission is free to both students and the public. Great House. The Story of a Des Book Review B YNOELLE F MEDBERG SENIOR STAFF W RITER VPA seniors create Capstone concert B Y N A D A S EWIDAN STAFF W RITER An upcoming Capstone event hosted by several CSUSM music majors is a Billy Joel tribute. The Visual and Performing Art major requires students to set up a Capstone as part of their curriculum. Music students have a choice between putting on a concert or producing an album. The Capstone is a production showcasing the skills and knowledge students learn. Since November, the students involved in this event contributed more than 20 hours practicing and setting up for the concert in preparation for the show. CSUSM students, Stephanos Georg- es and Scott Middough, are hosting. Georges will be on piano and vocals while Middough is on drums. "I am looking forward to playing with my fellow musicians who are more advanced than I," Georges said. "Playing with others who are more advanced than you encourages you to practice harder and play better." Middough's role in the concert also includes setting up the technical aspects of sound and lighting. CSUSM student Josh Fowler will be playing bass. "It'll be a fun show," Fowler said. "We try to make it feel like a concert experie n c e T h e show is free of charge. It begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 7 in Arts 111. Nicole Krauss' third novel is a story of revolution, love, loss - and yes, a desk. It is a tale of an American novelist who has been writing at her beloved desk for 25 years. A s the story g oes on, it becomes known that she actually inherited this desk from a Chilean poet who disappeared at the hands of Pinochet's secret police. But the women's world is turned upside down when the poet's now-grown daughter comes to take the desk back. . This catapults the novel into a collection of scenes from around the world that all tell of the lives of the characters who once called the desk their own. The reader is transported from N ew York, to a London suburb, to an antique shop in Jerusalem, to a poet trying to survive under a harsh dictator. For all of these different characters, the desk stands for all that has been taken from them. This allows the novel to ask the crucial question: how do w e survive change? Krauss' novel gives a beautiful and well-written answer to this question. By the end of the book, the desk is no longer just a desk. It lives on as a symbol of what has been lost, but also as a source of hope. I couldn't put this com- pelling book down. Krauss paints each of the characters so intimately that you feel as if you are experiencing their struggles alongside them. You feel loss over their losses, and joy over their triumphs. I suggest this book for anyone looking for a stimulating read amidst the humdrum of classes. 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Z^nbJ- j nly h ide m y p anic u ntil f fourid a p iace t o b e a lone a nd f all a part. 3 - In golf exists a truly revealing business t ool that can make o r break any deal. 4 - Dr. Heidi Breuer stands ^out as a unique literature professor. 6 - A contributing w riter connects personal experience with the recent allegations against W oody Allen. 7 - Marvel releases five new solo series featuring strong empowered females dominating the Relentless Cougars head to Nationals in Kansas City Men's Basketball for CSUSM looks to tear up the courts as they fight to finish strong B Y RESTY GREY STAFF W RITER The CSUSM men's basketball team will be heading to Kansas City to compete in the National Associates Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I Championship tournament as the number one seed. Led by head coach Jim Saia, CSUSM finishes the regular seasons with a 30-1 record, winning their first Associations of Independent Institutions (A J J.) Division I Conference Championship title. CSUSM defeated life in their final game on Sunday, March 9, leading 112 - 95 with exceptional contribution from the entire team. The Cougars shot for 50 percent from thefield,44.8 percent from three-point land and out rebounded Life. Bobby Macias and Zack Zaragoza came off the bench and combined for 31 points and 15 rebounds. When asked what he at- Division I Men's Basketball Champions for the first time in CSUSM history. Photo provided by the campus athletic department, www.csusmcougars.com tributed to the Cougars' success, starting three-guard Malcolm Lemmons said, "Our camaraderie; we're a close knit group on and off the court." Lemmons contributed a double-double in the final game. "I do anything I can to help the team win. If coach needs me to rebound or play defense, I do anything I can to meet our goal," he said. "It's nice tofinallysee the hard work is actually paying off. We made a name for ourselves the first year, got ranked the second and getting ranked number one this year; it feels good," three- year veteran, Brian Emmanuel, said. The Cougars are headed for a week of a challenge with the tournament being filled with the nation's best players at the small collegiate level. Thirty-two teams are slated to compete for the NAIA Division I Championship title through March 25. CSUSM's number one ranking leaves the rest of the league anticipating some great competition. "It's a great feeling, but we know rankings don't mean anything when going into the tournament and every team's going to be gunning for us, so it's like we got a c)iip on our shoulder," Lemmons said. "We just have to go in there and play hard and take it day by day." When asked if there were any specific teams to look out for, Emmanuel said there was not. The Cougars' selfless offense and defensive prowess gives the team a well-deserved confidence going into the tournament. CSUSM Cougars are set to play the thirty-second seed, Oklahoma Baptist, on Wednesday, March 19 in round one of the NAIA Division I tournament. Motivation to vote on March 24 as candidates of ASI Elections make their voices heard - Haley Perko - President Thiana Ruiz - VP of External Affairs I would like to give back to CSUSM, a place has given me so much I am a third year and am double maE DITOR-IN-CHIEF to me. I would like to continue serving the students and advocating for joring in Human Development with a them at both a state and university level, through CSSA and university Health Service emphasis and Spanish. Students are encouraged to administrators. We currently have over 11,000 students here at Cal State Through my involvement on campus take an active role with polSan Marcos and I will ensure the effort to reach out to as many diverse with student orgs and programs such itics at CSUSM, whether by populations as I can. Dedication, respect and honesty are three valuesI as S.TA.N.D (Standing Together As follow and will guarantee these throughout my entire presidency! Perko oNe Dream) , United Students of Color running for office or voting, Coalition, Golden Key, Peer Mentoring for President! for the candidates they beProgram, CAMP, EOP and HD Club, lieve in. I will work closely with faculty, adTricia Alcid • VP of Operations As of this month, fliers I'm a third year studying Psychology at CSUSM. As a current ASI ministrators, students, student leaders, promoting the elections Student at Large Representative, I will be running for Vice President lobby politicians and statewide leadwere posted around campus, of Operations. I will do my best to create a bridge between the student ers to make sure that the student voice featuring 1the 19 students public and the ASI BoD. I want to extend more opportunities for stu- is heard and addressed. I will work to that are running for 10 ASI dents to get involved with not just ASI, but the university itself. I want strategize, organize and finalize. leadership positions. Each to empower more students and tap into the potential that so many stuof these candidates was condents have to change this, university for themselves and future students Alhijaz Althagafi - CHABBS Rep. tacted via email by The CouI am very grateful for the opportunito come. ty that this election represents for all gar Chronicle and asked to Jairo Leon - VP of Operations of that the write a short description of I'm a third year literature major that believes ASI needs a recharge. Too of us. It is tiimeepresentedstudent body CSUSM s r by why they are interested in many are let out. Let's change this. Let's make more traditions, let's make who knows people from everyscomeonef omer o being elected. more happenings where strangers turn into friends. ASI needs to create the world, and knows themrighthere student unity, not just students inside the union building and it needs to n our c Students can vote online t make administrators transparent. What's on their committee agendas? ovailableampus! I promiseasoaalways be for their preferred candia to anyone who h ny issues Having worked in two ASI departments (LGBTQA Pride Center/Gender with anything that happens at CSUSM. dates at www.csusm.edu/ Equity Center), I know how to connect students and build bridges between vote between March 24 students and administrators. Vote for a campus recharge. Vote Jairo Leon. and 27. Descriptions of the positions can be found at Jasmine Jeter - CSM Rep. h t tps://w w w.csusm.edu/" I am a Biology Major and my goals are to try and get more sections of bottleneck courses, such as Physics 205, asi/bod/asielections .html. (ASI continued on center open. I would also like to start having Deans List meet and greets with Dean K. This is something other colleges do to honor those who have achieved academically and I would like our college to do the same. of page 2). B Y K ATUN SWEENEY �2 News Editor: Sarah Hughes. cougarchron.news@gmail.com (ASI Continuedfrompage 1). N EWS THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19,2014 C V S t o h alt t obacco sales Jamaela Johnson - Diversity & Inclusion Representative My major is pre-nursing and I am a junior. I believe that with my experience of being a Resident Advisor and my 2 years of being a Peer Educator at The Gender Equity Center gives me the knowledge and quali- B Y S ARAH H UGHES & fications for this position. I have sat on a number of campus committees geared toward improving campus environment and reflecting student C HELSEY SCHWEITZER concerns. My passion for social justice is what will guide me through NEWS EDITOR & STAFF WRITER this role as an affective leader on this campus. If I were to obtain this position, one of my many goals would be to strengthen the message and actions of the Civility Campaign. Another goal would be to enhance the CVS Pharmacy has decidvisibility and presence of ASI Board of Directors at student programs ed to stop selling cigarettes and events. and all tobacco products in their stores. It seems the company Madisen Jaurique - CHABBS Representative wants to focus on their image I am and have been involved in, many campus organizations such as, the women's cross country and track andfieldteam, I currently am a and expanding role in healthResident Advisor at the UVA, I'm in the process of completing the Tuk- care. Management has heavwut Leadership Circle program and I am a new member of Alpha Chi ily considered the impacts Omega. One issue that I want to tackle is the issue of academic support this might have on business, for the college of CHABSS as some of the majors are not allowed in the but ultimately thinks it's a math and stem lab centers. move for "future growth." Larry Merlo, President Eddie Gonzales - Sustainability Representative and Chief Executive Officer I decided to run for ASI after my fraternity brother suggested to get involved at CSUSM. (CEO) f C Caremark exExperience new perspectives for myself and give back to this campus. To help future cougars plainedohis VSoves for "long m find a place called home and make sure these future students have a clean campus. CSUSM has term success" on CBS This continued to crush in Recyclemania and, honestly, I think recycling and being environmentally friendly has become natural to students and faculty ! want to continue this tradition, make sure it Morning. "It's a real contradiction does not go away and continue to push for environmental friendly technology in our classrooms and buildings; alsofindways to preserve energy waste. More than anything, I am excited and to talk about all the things looking forward to all the people I will meet and ideas thats students will come up with. we're doing with people to help them on their path to Mads Elton Nilson - CHABBS Representative etter the same The reason I am running for election is that as an international student I want to make the most bime shealth and atproducts," t ell tobacco of my three year stay here in California. I have all my life wanted to get involved in the things Merlo said. going on around me, and running for ASI is a great way for me to get more involved at CSUSM other than just going to class every day. My goal for ASI if I get elected is to be a positive drive An employee at the CVS for all the good work ASI already is doing and represent the students of CHABBS in a construc- across from CSUSM on south Twin Oaks Valley tive and positive way. * Road confirmed the plans, Karen Guzman - CHABBS Representative which will take effect on I'm a third year student at Cal State San Marcos with the intention of graduating as a Political Oct. 1,2014. Sciences and Womyn studies double major Philosophy minor. Aside from being Co President of Besides abandoning sale Feminists United, I also work with different club organizers with the ACLU. We need curriculum of cigarettes, tne move that that reflects that diversity of current students bodies, faculty that understand our realities and a has made CVS seem more sincere sensitivity for student affordability. I want to work alongside faculty and my peers, so. that we continue to build bridges between campus and neighbor communities. I want to launch geared toward health care is more programs where we apply what we're learning in class to address serious social problems. Image found at countertobacco.org, where y ou can learn more about tobacco and 'War in the Store.' "It's a real contradiction to talk about all the things we're doing with people to help them on their path to better health and at the same time sell tobacco products/1 the availability of MinuteClinics. Their predecessor, QuickMedX centers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area began in May 2000, to provide quick care for common conditions. These centers changed to MinuteClinics in Dec. 2002. There are now more than 800 locations in 28 states and the District of Columbia. The CVS website seems to tout the pharmacy's changing focus to convenient wellness. "Your pharmacy is always open. Spend less time at the pharmacy and more time watching winning goals and ballet recitals with myCVS Pharmacy," their homepage said. The Cougar Chronicle will be conducting an anonymous survey on the subject of cigarettes. If you would like to take it, go to https:// www.surveymonkey.eom/s/ MMVZN36. It will be followed up on in a story later this semester. P resident c alls f or i ncrease in f ederal m inimum wage by 2016 By R YAN D O W N S SENIOR STAFF W RITER Students may be seeing a change in their federal and state based pay checks. Making minimum wage — It's arguably one of the most important things in the life of a student. For many, it's what keeps them busy while they're in school. For many others, it's the very thing keeping them in school while countless individuals rely on it keeping them alive. The minimum hourly wage that businesses are required to pay employees is a matter of economic importance not just for San Marcos, but for students everywhere and it may face some large changes in the coming months. The issue of minimum wage became a talking point recently, after a report by the Congressional Budget Office elaborated on a plan by the President to raise the nationwide minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.10, tentatively by the year 2016. It's not too difficult to see why. In the last 14 years, the costs of education, gasoline, healthcare and living have all skyrocketed, whereas the wage has remained in a fixed position. Naturally, this affects many individuals in the labor force, but not necessarily in a positive way. According to the CBO, while the wage in- crease could make lives easier for upwards of 16 million 'Americans, it is also slated to cost approximately 500,000 workers their jobs. In other words, the act would actually increase unemployment, the boon being that the already employed would make more money. This comes as a result of companies making less money when customers are less willing to spend on products that will be more expensive to pay for the workers. However, the President remains optimistic, having acted as the primary force behind the bill since its inception. While the measure is expected to pass the primarily left-wing Senate in March, its W orkers' H ourly W ages a n d t he F ederal M inimum W age 2013 Dottore pm Hour Atfva) i t ttrs m* me m$ I C H OMO N A *ü»ö*T OM t OOI I M fC odds of surviving the more right-wing House are decidedly less hopeful; with many representatives pointing out the rather harsh increase in unemployment. It's a fair comparison, while alleviating the effects of the recession on the more vulner- N 30Ô3- 2008 able in our society, the initiative could very well make the recession worse. Some economists beg to differ, like Pension Chairman Tom Harkin, who stated "workers benefit from modest increases in the minimum wage without negative consequences for the low- wage job market," reminding individuals that an increase in revenue and circulation could very well increase job potential, cancelling out the increase in unemployment. Still, the benefits to those suffering in the labor force are undeniable and the increase in circulation could very well allow the creation of new jobs. Ultimately, the fate of the measure depends on its standing in Congress at this point, which remains to be seen. California's minimum wage is itself scheduled to increase with from $8 to $10 in the course of three years due to a biU passed Sept. 12, 2013. It will increase $1 increments instead of in one wage hike. Caregiver/ Child Care Wor rovlde care, supervision, training fa Individuals with autism, developmental disabilities and special needs Salary: $9 - $!2.00/hr based on Education & Exp. 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The relatedness of business to golf spans from companies sponsoring professional tournaments, such as the local Farmers Insurance Open of Torrey Pines, to major business decisions and negotiations being done on the course. I — "i*r ¡1! I CSUSM's business professor, Dr. Edward Balian, is a seasoned vet in the world of business and is the author of Buddha Plays 18. His book takes an innovative approach to teaching the overlooked skill of being mentally sound while playing golf. For business professionals, golf can be a valuable tool. You learn so much about your business partners and clients by playing golf with them. The game reveals values, ethics and reaction to stress. Acts of courtesy are demonstrated by pulling the pin at the hole, shooting in the correct order and a proper attitude while in the lead. According to Dr. Balian, golf and life intermix in rei MMwHp , i BLAYS I O UDDHA ¿P INSTANTLY IMPROVE YQUB GOLF GAME ' USING T IPS FROM THE G REAT MASTER WÊÊÊÊÊ B Y RACHEL GALLEGO HEALTH COLUMNIST Visit Cabrillo & play in the tide pools SPORTS COLUMNIST Nestled at the end of Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument and the many great trails that surround it offer terrific views of San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This national park, which is the only one in San Diego County, has two levels to explore for some fun and exercise in the outdoors. The top level of the park includes the visitors' center and the lighthouse. The bay side trail is a 2.5 mile round trip hike that starts at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and, not surprisingly, weaves its way along the bay side of the park. From this trail, visitors can pass by old clues to Point Loma's role and existence during WWI and WWII. The journey is filled with sweeping views of the beautiful harbor and Coronado Island. Tliere are no restrooms or The sport can be important to learn for business, but you have to be careful. Performing terribly can lead others to assume that you are terrible with business as well. Saying that you're, working on your game and that you are not comfortable on a course may be more productive than trying to play. If you do have a bad game, make sure to carry your sense of humor with you. "Your behavior during the round is going to be remembered a lot longer than your score," Balian said. If you are interested in learning the mental side of golf, Balian's book is available on Amazon or at http:// www.buddhaplay s 18 .com/. Health & Fitness Probiotics: make this bacteria your friend Coastal view of Downtown San Diego from Cabrillo on a sunny day courtesy of Alison Seagle. B Y A LISON SEAGLE many ways. "You think your business career is over you've hit a terrible shot you're in the. rough. You follow it with you best shot of the day. Under the stress of the challenge your focus went up and you applied your skills diligently," Dr. Balian said. How business professionals react to the highs and lows of golf can be synonymous with how they would in life. Staying calm and getting out of a bad shot can show a certain level of tenacity. Dr. Balian has used golf many of times in his business career, and he feels that not being available to play in certain circumstances has even hurt him at times. Get Out! The journey is filled with sweeping views of the beautiful harbor and Coronado Island. water stations along the trail, so it is advised that hikers bring their own water and utilize the facilities by the lighthouse before beginning their venture. There is also another short trail that starts at the lighthouse and offers views to the west, including a lookout for whales during December through February and the kelp forest. After checking out the topside trails, lighthouse and Cabrillo Statue, there is still more to see down at the tide pools . The tide pools can be reached by a narrow road that turns offrightby the entrance to the park. From three different parking lots, hikers can find a trail and continue their journey, witnessing the waves crashing on the cliffs and experiencing a closer view of the ocean. Cabrillo National Monument is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $5 entrance fee per car. More information about Cabrillo can be found at http://www.nps. gov/cabr/index .htm. Probiotics, also known as "good" bacteria, are live microorganisms that inhabit our bodies naturally. They have become of popular interest recently because of the supposed health benefits. Although the FDA has not yet approved any of its health claims, probiotics are used to help with certain health conditions, especially with the digestive health of our gastrointestinal tracts. The body, especially *he gastrointestinal tract, is host to many different species of bacteria that are not considered to be germs but necessary for proper functioning. , Probiotics, which are found in products like supplements and yogurt, contain similar bacteria that are beneficial for our gut. Although sufficient scientific evidence is lacking for Learn more: specific uses of probiotics, the research is looking promising. The possible beneficial mechanisms of probiotics for human health include reducing harmful microorganisms in the GI tract and producing antimicrobial compounds, which either destroy or suppress the growth of unwant- ed bacteria. Probiotics may also stimulate the immune response. While there still needs to be strong evidence provided on probiotics, they generally seem to be safe for use. Talk to your doctor before using probiotics. B astyr.is/Success • 855-4-BASTYR Seattle • San Diego �Dr. Heidi Breuer specializes in Shakespeare, King Arthur and feminism Faculty Profile B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR Known for her energetic and passionate teaching style, Professor Heidi Breuer is one of the most fascinating Literature & Writing professors on campus. The classes she usually teaches include: Survey of Medieval and Renaissance Literature (LTWR 308A), Studies in Shakespeare (LTWR 402), Fantastic Journeys (LTWR 206) and Workshop in Argument and Analysis (LTWR 307). She also teaches different special topics at the graduate level including Arthurian Literature, Old English Literature and Tolkien. Another popular class Dr. Breuer teaches is The Monstrous, the Grotesque and the Occult (LTWR 340), which also helped with the research for the book she is working on. Currently, Dr. Breuer is writing a book titled Is the Zombie Apocalypse Good For Feminism?,' which focuses on witches, zombies and vampires in popular culture. 4 University of Arizona. Her love of "King Arthur" stories led her to become a Medievalist and Renaissance scholar. Professor Breuer She explains that the book also specialized in feminist will analyze "how representheory, gender studies and tations of these supernatural sexuality studies. figures are linked to the way in which gender norms opOnce out of graduate erate. The idea is that we're school, Professor Breuer asking if these texts are worked at a university in feminist, [and] do they have Ohio. Although she liked possibilities for women to the job, Ohio itself was not enjoy strong characters." the right fit. She wanted to Professor Breuer received look for another university her Bachelor's degree from similar to the one she was Florida Southern College in working at, one that valued both Biology and English. diversity and egalitarian acWhile working on her biolocess. gy degree, she took English "Cal State was a good classes for fun. Professor fit for me because it is a Breuer wanted to be in a teaching-oriented univerfield full of the things she sity and it serves students loved to do. from a broad range of backShe was encouraged by grounds," Professor Breuer her professors to get her said. Master's degree, so she conThe greatest accomplishtinued her focus in English ment for Dr. Breuer comes and earned her M.A. from from seeing students get Florida State University. excited "about the assigned While in the M.A. program literature. at Florida State, Professor "I like working with stuBreuer was "thrown right dents. I especially enjoy mointo the classroom." ments where I see that stu"The very first semester dents-have learned to think critically about texts. I like that I started my M.A., I seeing students' improvestarted teaching two classes ment in writing. I also get Photo of Doctor Heidi Breuer taken by Amanda Lenox during the interview for this article. of first year writing [GEW excited when students link equivalent], along with taking two classes. What I teach. I found it rewarding Professor Breuer said. cpme a cpllege professor and twhat they're doing in ocrlass found was I really liked to to be teaching students," She then decided to be- received her Ph.D. from the co the outside world to ulture." DIY Corner Shamrock S hakes B Y AMANDA LENOX FEATURES EDITOR California S tate University S an Marcos a t Temecula is offering a number of degrees and certificates t hat lead t o j obs and career enhancement as well as personal enrichment courses. 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One drink you can make is a Shamrock Shake. MARCOS atTernecufa Instructions: 1.) Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until they are well mixed. 2.) Pour into a glass and then you can top it with whipped cream if you like. For spiked versions of this drink you can add: 2 or 3 tablespoons of Bailey's Irish Cream OR 3 ounces (2 shots) of Jameson Irish Whiskey Enjoy or Slainte! �Features Editor: Amanda Lenox cougarchron.features@gmail.com Leadership Spotlight P ower duo T aylor Nagel, G abrì Provencio planning, coordinating and scheduling but it is also the operational side. We have 19 operations employees that Gabri Provencio and Tay- I oversee, who take care of lor Nagel are the forces be- cleaning, set up and making hind some of the most suc- sure that the event is ready. I cessful events at the Clarke also plan the order of events, and the University Student how they are set up and who Union. does that work," Nagel said. Both Provencio and Na- Provencio picked up the gel initially applied for staff majority of her communicainformation desk positions tion and management skills at the Clarke. The last inter- * in high school, where she view of the day, Nagel stood planned pep rallies, met with out immediately due to her the administration once a outgoing personality and week and eventually became dedication to working hard. ASB president. When she Under Jamie Rose, the previ- turned in her application last ous Clarke Events Coordina- semester, Provencio was notor, she was appointed to the tified of an Events Assistant Events intern position three opening and decided to apply years ago and later became for it as well. After getting an Events Assistant. When the position, she started out changes in staffing opened doing basic organizational the position, Nagel then be- jobs . With the opening of the came a student manager with USU, Provencio transitioned an emphasis in Events, trans- into a new office and took on ferring to the USU when it more responsibilities. Earlier opened. This month, she was in March, she was selected promoted to the Logistics as the building's Employee Coordinator position for the of the Month. Union. "The Clarke is more low "It's still the same concept maintenance, in terms of behind helping with events, there is only a certain amount BY K ATUN SWEENEY E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Taylor and Gabri bring dedication and strong work ethic to the Events staff at the USU. Photograph taken by Katlin Sweeney. of things that can be done in each room without a lot of options. At the Union, we are still in the process of figuring out what we can and cannot accommodate, what we can do and what is too much," International Beat Traveling through Europe B Y EMMA GRACE FAIRCHILD STUDY A BROAD C OLUMNIST One of the first things I noticed upon my arrival in Stockholm was the trend that everyone I spoke with had previously done a lot of traveling. While it seemed most of it was contained within Europe, there were also many people who frequent parts of Africa, the Middle East or Southeast Asia. At first I was intimidated by the worldliness of so many of my peers. Then I considered the span of states I have covered in the US and how new friends here would press me about the differences between them. Now, instead of shame for never having left the country before this experience, I feel contented that I have been to eight states and explored a great deal of California (which is large enough on its own). But since I have settled in Scandinavia, I realize the proximity of so many unique cultures, languages and landscapes. There are affordable-flights (less than $75 for round trips sometimes), boats for cruises to several neighboring countries and comfortable, affordable trains as well. Weekends between exams are notorious for "booze cruises." The al- Map of Europefrommappinet.com cohol is cheap and duty free, and you spend a day in Estonia, Latvia or Finland. Personally, I have already spent four days in England and have a five day trip to Poland in the works. The decision to go to England was easy. I have a friend who lives outside of London that I really wanted to see (and who I could stay with for free). I flew into Gatwick airport in London. With a bit of help from the aforementioned friend, I bought train tickets in advance, which would deposit me in her country suburb. Evenlhough Sweden is, fairly easy to get around as an English speaking traveler, it was a relief to see every sign and hear every announcement in my native language in England. I ended up spending a three day weekend playing around the country side with my friend and her three dogs, getting rained on and experiencing parts of local culture. I tried traditional 'tea for two' in a garden restaurant (amazing) and atefishand chips out of butcher paper (also amazing). On my last day, I was able to spend several hours exploring London itself before myflightback to Stockholm, which was a great experience. I chose two places-prior to my arrival and simply explored, with no destination or plan. Camden Market was an interesting experience. I found it to be a big-city version of Venice Beach, without the body builders. I had a wonderful time overall, and can't wait to go back and do all of the touristy things London has to offer- Big Ben, the London Bridge, etc. And the flight was only two hours. I'm really looking forward to my trip to Poland. I am going with afriendfrom school this time, so all of the costs can be shared and experiences had together. After that, a cruise to Tallinn in Estonia is definitely in order, and maybe a trip to the other side of Sweden to see Gothenburg. Ultimately, living in the states gives me proximity to see other parts of the states, and living in Europe gives me the opportunity to see more diverse and historical parts of the world. Provencio said. "It has so much to offer to clients and students, but the USU is just a whole different process. We have not discovered what we can do there yet, while at the Clarke we have had it for years and know its capacity." Provencio and Nagel both work underneath Megan Simpson, the Professional Events Planner for the USU who also works for Events and Conference Services. They work to represent the Events office, Clarke and Union well through their hard work and networking with various individuals and groups on campus. "I know a lot of students involved in various organizations, so it is easier for me to contact people for specifics and events. I build relationships amongst professional staff as well, and when events happen I introduce myself," Nagel said. "My name is being presented in that area, so when people come in they know who is running the events within the building and who they can ask when they need things. With the student staff I supervise, it has helped me build relationships with people and delegate work. I try to make their shift as enjoyable as possible since they do a lot of hard work." "This job is so socially involved with students, staff and faculty that you just meet so many different people. They start to recognize you on campus and it is good to build positive relationships with clients because you work with them multiple times," Provencio said. "A lot has been expected of me and I am glad that 1 have been able to fulfill expectations and to be a good face of the Union." Provencio and Nagel strive for careers in the business field after graduating from college. Nagel plans to apply for a professional management position at the USU at the end of the semester, when she graduates with a degree in business entrepreneurship. She aims to open her own business in the future. Provencio aims to secure an events planning position for a city or large corporation. She hopes to eventually orchestrate events that draw large crowds of people, like the New York City ball drop on New Year's Eve or the Pasadena Rose Parade. Cleaning up the coast CSUSM students doing their part in helping the community B Y A NNE H ALL DESIGN E DITOR The gracious and talented Sarah Christensen, a Resident Advisor at CSUSM's dorms, took it upon herself to motivate students on campus to spend a beautiful, sunny Sunday cleaning up the coastline around the Oceanside pier. This motivated young student notified people that were living in her dorm and occupying campus to let people know that the event was taking place on March 9. Students gathered at the Sprinter and hopped arideto the end of the line to catch some rays and make a difference in their community. "We really try to focus our events so that people can not only have fun with it, but also get information out of it and learn something in a new experience. We really want to make it impactful for them. Everyone really enjoyed this event and people were thanking us all day as we were walking along the beach," the event's coordinator, Sarah Christensen, said. RA's work off of a model Group of volunteers dig up a old plastic sack from the sand, by Anne Hall. that usesfivecategories, which comes from an established curricular model that focuses on human development to motivate the residents while living in the dorms. Among thosefivecategories are civic engagement & social responsibility, holistic wellness, career development, leadership & interpersonal development and critical thinking & ethical reasoning. ' 1 thought of something to do as far as community and I thought that a beach clean up would be a really great thing to do because I love animals. So I thought we could go around and pick up all the trash and everything and get some sun for Southern California Summer Day Camps Seeking Outstanding Summer Staff Counselors and Instructors for swimming, horses, beach activities, sports, crafts, hiking, ropes courses, archery, & morel Make a difference in a child's tife this summer! www.DayCampJobs.com a little bit and it also taught us how to use public transportation, so there were various levels of learning that people could get out of the event," Christensen said. "It was really fun. I think it was cool to give back to the community. There was a lot of trash that needed to be picked up," a Quad resident and second year business major, Maegen Luna, said. "It was actually very fun because I was able to do it with (CSUSM Beach cleanup continued on page 8). Classified Ads HELP WANTED SUMMER DAY CAMP JOBS: Southern California. Swimming, horses, crafts, beaches, , sports,archery/ropes courses, hiking & more! Make a difference! www.DayCampJobs.com FOR SALE Do you have something you'd like to sell? Try inexpensive classified ads in The Cougar Chronicle, $13 for 25 words or less. Questions? Email us at: csusmchronicle.advertising® gmail.com. �Opinion Editor: Lauren Hammond cougarchron.opinion@gmail.com Can child abuse be proven? Recognizing the emotions of veterans and civilians alike The testimonio of a Mexican woman B Y YOLANDA CATANO CONTRIBUTOR 'Far From Afghanistan' portrays life after 9/11 B Y A NNE H ALL w me as h he ar a lasting war i {hatdhe got away edith what I e isTthe lwongestgainst terrorismn di to me haunt DESIGN EDITOR grew up. ..^Jadi timonIasaw e myoBsbumWméf n p t e r , o hide •my panic unilfreìinda place lelevisioi^Äpnly to be alone and fall apart.^ U.S. History. As it continues on, the media scarcely identifies the current events related to its activities. People 1 begin to forget that American troops are stillfightinga battle that many no longer understand ther significance of. While he is working in Mobile, Alabama for the next six NW f i l l TIMES E months, my husband brought to my attention that the local http://www.jossip.com/2014/02/dylan-farrow-speaks-out-about-w0ody-alradio station's morning show len-details-harrowing-expe/ was addressing that the U.S. is currently in peacetime. ically hurt, but I had no idea we prove Farrow's version The show also said that our that I could report it or to of the story? What, she was United States Army will be let my parents know. Issues asking for it too? Oh, she is downsized by the U:S. govsuch as this are sensitive, es- after Allen's money? Or to ernment during peacetime in pecially similar to Farrow's some exaggerated nonsense order to reduce cost in milicase where the person doing arguments of some, well she tary spending. the abuse is someone who just wants attention. Well, Among these issues, the is close to us. When I came of course all women NEED creators of T ar From Afto the realization that I was attention, especially THAT ghanistan' reflect on media raped, there was no way I kind of attention. Despite na- coverage of the war, replaycould have gone to report it tional statistics of child sex- ing imagery of the Twin to the police because I had no ual abuse for example where Towers exploding on impact report of his semen in me. It 1 and 5 girls and 1 in 20 from the plane crashes, symboys experience child abuse bolizing the dust settling on was too late. Feministing.org published according to the National America, while the people an OpEd titled: Don't be Center for Victims of Crime. of Afghanistan suffer and friends with Rapists. In an Yeah, they made those statis- casualties of innocents are constantly mutilated by our attempt to call attention the tics up as well. issue of the impact celebri- The subject on the 'culture soldiers who are directed to ties have to the public, the of silence' is often spoken of follow orders. foci of the article posed at- in academia, but there is still This film is not for the tention to the rapists. In her a massive silence in Mexican faint of heart. Anyone with article, Alexandra Brodsky culture for example. The sto- post-traumatic stress disorcalls viewer's attention to ry of Farrow addresses the der is advised to consider the the power celebrities have. need for women to step out effect that this film's content Unfortunately, the power of their shell and stop silenc- may have and is advised to and money Allen , who has ing their oppressed voices. It take heed before considering denied the allegations, has is a difficult subject indeed. watching thefilm.For all the utomaticaily ,given him the Especially when there is sup- truth that is neglected; this upper hand in the situation. portive evidence for women film has captured. There is We cannot avoid the concept that suggests reasons not to no bias. There is no creative of power relations regard- speak because what is the obstruction of the storyline. ing Farrow and Allen in this point if men can get away There is only documentcase, and the advantage Al- with it without repercussion. ed film of events that have len has over Farrow due to Especially in cases where taken place in both America child sexual abuse is dis- and Afghanistan due to this his millionaire status. No, but really, how can missed because ALLEGED- war and recorded statements we call attention the issue of LY women cannot present from people that are living within the more than a dechild sexual abuse? How can enough evidence. cade worth of terror in its ake. dmh Foot health: the bare foot trend returns with summer months wettled inTheewustorkayityave s N Y C on Improper shoes hurt far more than just feet and legs when worn regularly Recent headlines have sparked much controversy in and outside of Hollywood for the February x issue of NYT.com, in which Dylan Farrow's letter addressed Woody Allen. The commentaries following the letter lends support to Farrow, and many of those commentaries described similar experiences of sexual abuse without the Hollywood light. I could not help but ponder the thought of how we could come to prove accusations of child abuse? As a Mexican woman who experienced child sexual abuse at the age of seven, I can attest to the experience where, based on the lack of evidence that victims are sometimes unable to provide, we are questioned whether the alleged sexual abuse occurred. Alleged; interesting word. I cannot think of reasons why a seven year old would happen to give such a vivid story of the abuse and still be questioned. Now, I do understand that as a society we live under the Rule of Law, and we are to always be viewed innocent until proven guilty. What about if you cannot prove the guilt? It is a controversial subject, especially when concerning children. For Farrow's disdain, there is no form of evidence that provided enough proof. Then there is the psychological effect of child abuse that arises issues well beyond evidence of proof. For example, in my case, I was sexually abused for a period of years. As a child I was unaware that child abuse existed or that it was wrong. Yes, I lived in fear, and I knew how it phys- B Y LAUREN HAMMOND O PINION EDITOR It goes without saying that foot fashion at CSUSM comes in multitudes, but have students considered how their shoes may be affecting their health? With the amount of walking CSUSM students do across campus, it is wise for them to consider how issues with their shoes and feet can contribute to joint issues as well as hip and back pain. Shoes with even the slightest heel can affect the way men and women walk. Heeled shoes cause feet to point in a downward position, putting unnecessary pressure on the forefoot. When pressure is placed on the forefoot, people tend to lean backward, contradicting the lower half of the body's inclined, forward position. Heals also cause abnormalities in the way people walk as it limits the foot's natural function to push against the ground when stepping. These walking irregularities have a critical impact on a person's posture, causing their spine to flatten: contradicting the spine's natural s-curvature. Stresses to the spine further displace the body's hips by putting too much pressure on the lower back. Chronic overuse of the hip-flexors then leads to excessive force on knee joints. To alleviate some of the excess pressure on the knees, the body tends to react by adjusting the shin inward. Aside from daily discomfort, continual unnatural walking habits can even lead to osteoarthritis in joints. In all honesty, barefoot is the best and most natural way to go. However, due to health and comfort concerns, many students are not open to the idea of going barefoot. If that is the case, it is imperative that students begin to look at what kind of shoes they are wearing in order-to prevent long term issues with back, hip and knee abnormalities. It is best to avoid or limit use of heeled and pointed shoes as well as flip-flops; pointed shoes and flip-flops can cause abnormalities in toe grip, displacing natural foot rhythms. Instead, students should take the time to consider shoes that are comfortable and that aid in stabilizing the foot before conquering "Cal State Stair Master." OFFICIAL SELECTION TORONTO INTERNATIONAL F ILM F E S T I V A L 2012 i>ept. 11, but the dark cloud over our nation and its people will reign for generations to come. "It was a very enlightening film which lifted the veil of current events that most Americans are oblivious to. Speaking for myself, I was unaware that we were still at war with Afghanistan and the imagery produced from watching the film was very heart wrenching and has made me curious as to why media only covers 'two percent' of this war," Lana Cook, film screening attendee, said. A fellow student and Veteran who attended the screening was not willing to share his perspective of the film because of the hardship that he encountered by watching thefilm.The content truly hit home, and touches on issues that spark emotions that run deep. As soldiers return home and are slowly discharged from service due to government budget cutbacks, they are left to society and their families to work through the horrors that were experienced in the name of protecting and defending a country that appears tcv have forgotten about them. Our military counts every soldier as a body. When that body is unfit to fulfill its purpose, it is disregarded in a manner that is of the smallest expense to government funding as possible, in hopes of saving the taxpayers' dollars. Yet in the long run, this is costing society and the Department of Veterans Affairs far more in expenses for being proactive infindingthese people help. "I am aware that the war in Afghanistan is still going on WORLD PREMIERE FESTIVAL DEL FILM LOCARNO 2012 even though our media acts like it is over. I get my information from a news page on Facebook that I follow, and through word of mouth when I discuss recent news with friends and family. I do not know why the troops are there. My guess is that they are keeping a watch on Al-Qaeda to make sure they do not attack the U.S. again," an Events Assistant at the Clarke and the University Student Union, Gabri Provencio, said. "Sequestration and budget pressures continue to place unacceptable pressure on our Army, its soldiers, families and civilian employees. Military retirement and retiree health care programs are under attack by those who view the programs as 'overly generous' and programs affecting the Army's ability to train and equip its forces are whittled away," according to the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) News membership report for 2014. There is so much to the story still untold. The average civilian will never have the capacity to fully understand. There is no true way of describing the full experience of tragedy that is suffered by a soldier or sailor that joined the service to defend the rights of his or her people to find out that their sacrifices were ignored. 'Far From Afghanistan' is a film that should not be missed. This act of humanitarianism does not end with just the film. Various organizations work with the developers of thefilmto create public awareness. For more information, visit http://farfromafghanistan.org. C OUGAR C HRONICLE S T A F F E DITOR-IN-CHIEF Katlin S weeney , DESIGN EDITOR A nne Hall N EWS EDITOR ( j . 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Distribution in-, dudes 1,500 copies across 6 stands positioned throughout the C SUSM campus. Letters to the Editor should include a first and last name and should be under 300 words, submitted via email. It is the policy of The Cougar Chronicle not to print anonymous letters. The Cougar Chronicle reserves the right to reject any Letter to the Editor for any reason. �A & E Editor: Faith Orcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com omic Book Corner Marvel ladies take t he lead roles t o a whole new level of excitement BY FAITH ORCINO A &E E DITOR Within the list of titles in the "All-New Marvel NOW!" phase, fans canfindnew books taking a more personal look at some of their favorite super women. These stories take place after last year's "Infinity" story arc and is a new chapter for the 2012 Marvel NOW! event. Four iconic characters are given the spotlight, as well as one newcomer under a familiar name. "Black Widow" - released in January. Readers are taken along the other side of Black Widow, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk and others return with new solos. Avenger, Natasha Romanoff's life. While most know her as a member of the lead heroic team, Romanoff still is an assassin. Punisher writer works Nathan Edmonson with veteran artist Phil Noto to shed light on this private and covert side of Black Widow. The fourth issue was out on March 12. "Ms. Marvel" - In 2010, writer Brian Reed and his creative team released the last issue of "Ms. Marvel." Now, a new creative team brought back this series with a new girl role. Former DC Comics writer, G. Willow Wilson, and Runaways co-creator/artist, Adrian Alphona, combined their talents to introduce the new Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan. Khan is the first Muslim character of Marvel Universe to receive a solo book series. Both editor, Sana Amanat, and writer, Wilson, are Muslim and work to deliver the teen Pakistani American superhero. Issue Two will be on shelves March 19. "She-Hulk" - Jennifer Walters, cousin of Bruce Banner, is back with writer, Charles Soule, and lead artist, Javier Pulido, showing a closer look at the life of She-Hulk. Readers see her attempt to balance her these conflicts, Danvers will time between her missions and have new ways to prove she is some of the crazy lawsuits her "Earth's Mightiest Hero". The firm gets. Marvel employs the first issue was available in print help of watercolor illustrator, on March 12. Kevin Wada, to create beauti- "Elektra" - The assassin in ful covers of the single issues. red goes on her own with a new March 5 was the release of is- series to be released in April. Former co-writer of Batwomsue two. "Captain Marvel" - A new an, Haden Blackman, and vetchapter for Carol Danvers eran Marvel artist, Mike Del starts with the re-launch of Mundo, plan to show a more "Captain Marvel". Writer, Kel- graceful side to Elektra. The ly Sue DeConnick, returns with book will be about -her trying artist, David Lopez, as Danvers to find a way out of the dark travels a different path. She world she lived in New York faced many of her past de- for many years. mons, including the very being For more information on any that gave her the powers she of these series, visit your local has now. After dealing with comic vendor or Marvel.com Wednesday, M arch 19 • Candlelight Vigil | 5 - 8 PM Forum Plaza Gathering to r emember lives lost to a lcohol drugs a nd DUIs. • Frontiers in Science Tuesday, M arch 25 Thursday, M arch 27 • CSUSM Faculty Artist Piano Concert Sci 2 Hall 242 | 12- 12:50PM • TLC Workshop: Leading • Intellectual Property Arts 111 Performance Hall | 7 - 9PM CSUSM Dept. of Physics Your Own Success Seminar series Ching-Ming C heng solo piano recital presents Frontiers in S cience : Univ. Hall 100 | 12- 12:50PM SBSB 4117 | 12- 1PM $5 For CSUSM Students Perspectives from Discovery a t Discussion of 4 C 's critical to Part 2 of 5 part lecture Friday, M arch 28 t he Interface of S cience, c areer success; Diplomas into series: b road look a t Thursday, M arch 20 • TLC Workshop: Leading Your Own Mathematics, a nd dollars! Intellectual Property (IP) •Faculty Forum - Diversity Matters Success | Univ.Hall 100 112 -12:50PM Engineering. • Americana Music | 7 - 9PM MPP Forum- Diversify Matters Commons 206 | 12-12:50PM Discussion of t he 4 C 's critical t o Friday, M arch 21 Arts 111 Performance Hall Discussion a nd d ialogue on Kellogg Library 3010 ] 12 - 1PM s uccess; Diplomas into dollars! • T IC Workshop: TEDTalks Evening of music a nd learning Discussion on diversity, e ducation diversity, e ducational equality Univ. Hall 100 | 12-12:50PM a bout the history of the a nd social justice issues. equality a nd social justice issues Thursday April 10th " Leading with Lollipops;" slide guitar in A mericana blues. • 1 1 1 1 1 1 ^ 1 1® * Library V ideo C ontest: all • AS/ Rock for Life | 6 - 8:30PM TEDTalks Discussion on the * STEM Career Connection submissions d ue April 10th! Screening CSUSM Students Free! USU Amphitheater c oncept of leadership. Clarice 113 (Sulpizio G rand Salon) ° n A p n 1 1 7 t h a t 5 " 6 : 3 0 P M W ednesday, M arch 26 A merican R ed Cross e vent; M eet employers in fields a nd Tuesday, April 15 * M onday, M arch 24 • Film: Winter in the Blood. live entertainment, food, industries of s cience * • Student Veterans Organization Arts Hall 240 6 - 8PM • New Literature, O n opportunity drawings* e tc. f (SVO) Meeting @ U-Hour C raven 3701 Screening of Winter in the & Between the Screens • Accounting Society: Blood, story of Blackfeet m an Arts Hall 240 I 6-9PM i nninr A rhiAv^mftnt Earn your credential and master's degree in education at Azusa Pacific. fi ' Complete your degree in as little as 12 months. A PU offers: • Convenient classes at eight Southern California locations and online. • More than 60 ways to earn your degree or credential in teaching, counseling, physical education, and administration. • NCATE-accredited programs recognized by all 50 states and internationally. Classes start throughout the year. Contact us today! ( 800) 8 25-5278 apu.edu/explore/education graduatecenter@apu.edu ÀZUSA • UNIVERSITY God First Since 1899 I H IGH D E S E R T O RANGE C OUNTY A ZUSA PACIFIC | I NLAND E M P I R E | S A N D IEGO | | LOS ANGELES V ENTURA C OUNTY • | M URRIETA | O NLINE 15094 �A & E Editor: Faith O rcino cougarchron.arts@gmail.com THE COUGAR CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19,2014 A&E STOIÛ^TA- "HAifwn POINT * ^ ^ o r * ® Ifc t U t ti«»* ofr-H* WHZ 1 Pianist fuses music and visual art in music (CSUSM Beach Cleanup continued from page 5). mmhhmhnhbb^ WËttÊÊtÊÊIËtÊtÊIIÊIitÊtllÊÊÎtÊtÊBKÎÊÈÊÊÊË friends. I felt like I contributed and was able to help out my community. It may not look B Y RYAN D OWNS 5 like it's dirty, but once it starts S ENIOR S TAFF W RITER stacking up you can really see that it did need to be cleaned For about as long as she's B y F aith O rcino up," a motivated participant been a teacher on campus, and second year kinesiology It's midterm season o n campus so here's a playlist Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng has major, Betsy Floies, said. performed at on-campus that w ill help y ou get through t hose m any "When I was going through events for the University, and it and thinking about all of the assignments, projects and helpful study guides. she has already made plans things that we were picking to do so again. This month, up, I was thinking about how Dr. Cheng will perform a piit could impact animals if they ano recital for the benefit of ate it. I'm always watching T racklist: students. i I CHENG 11 iip^§i m ¡§ j| n 11111 § n § 1 j n t ' -11111111111 $ i ¡¡¡¡¡ii NIHM documentaries about things on Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng the soda cans and how much plans to conduct a piano rea difference picking up those 01. " Please D on't G o ( kuma r emix)" b y M ike P osner cital with an emphasis on little things can do for the few art and imagery, showcasing animals that we might help. I pieces inspired by paintings. 03. " Trying T o B e C ool ( Robotaki R emix)" b y P hoenix thought that was pretty cool," In another sense, these piec- ness, and the ability to generanother Quad resident, Rio 03, " Better D ays ( Ellie G oulding v . O utkast v . Vanderway)** es are those that give the im- ate different levels of timbres Amman, said. b y R icky C ervantes pression of creating images in music to create peculiar "My roommates wrote it images for the listener." i themselves. on the board in our dorm. We "I would say the theme for In order for the audience to 04, * A equarium 2013 I llumination M i x " found out from our RA, Sarah. this program is 'use music get a better understanding of B y D A ( Dirty A ndroids) and A equarium She came by and told us about (piano) to paint,'" Cheng the mindset the composers it and had the sign up sheet so said. were in upon the creation we really felt like we wanted to 05, " Fly A way T o T he B lack M oon » b y T eddyLoid It's afittingtheme; the piec- of the pieces, Cheng will be do it," Rio's roommate, Zhaina es she intends to use include displaying some of the paint/ iSliil 3 iiÄ^^p^^llliä Moya, said. works by Russian composers ings that inspired the music. 06, " Electronic D ance M usic M i x " b y D J M eji Sarah Christensen offered the Mussorgsky and Rachmani- Cheng, who has a long hisevent to her residentsfirst,and noff and French composers tory of both solo and collab07, " Take M e H ome f eat. B ebe R exha ( Kastra R emix)" then went around the Quad to Debussy and Messiaen. orative performances around engage others and find equal b y C ash C ash 'These composers wrote the world including particiinterest in joining the group. their compositions based on pating in the Second Chinese "We want to do it again and the paintings they saw and International Piano Competi08, " Strangers T o F ind ( Extended) [ Seven L ions x Z edd}" make the event an even bigger wanted to create a musical tion in 2009, voiced her exb y flipboitamidles one," Christensen said. 'image' of the painting," citement over the event. The next event is tentativeCheng said. "I really hope the audience ly scheduled for 8 a jn. on Cheng hopes this will give will enjoy this journey of 09, " We're D reaming ( Zedd & F oxes v . S krillex & K askade) April 26. People interested students a better understand- both visual and musical eveb y R icky C ervantes in participating in the event ing of the links between ning of some major twentieth can contact Sarah directly various arts and the ways in century works," Cheng said. 10, " Dearly B eloved ( Vose R emix)" by Y oko S himomura at chris081@cougars.csusm. which the visible and the au- She worked as an educator edu. dible inform and inspire one at over six universities, but another. Cheng currently works as an Dr. Cheng's fascination associate music professor on in Los Angeles, designed by with the artistic blends be- campus. Her website can be 'Young & Sick,' who 'Fostween music and imagery fu- visited at www.chingmingter the People' collaborated els the project, leading to her cheng.com For more infor- B Y C with before for the cover of use of primarily impression- mation on the recital and to STAFF AITLYN& THIBODEAU & FAITH ORCINO "Torches." The band planned W RITER A & E E DITOR ist music which ranks among purchase tickets, visit www. tour dates through both the the more colorful personali- csusm.edu/vpa. spring and summer seasons, million. After the release beties in music style. The recital will last a little including performing two ing pushed back, it is finally "Impressionist music is over an hour, with a brief ind his year's oachella hitting stores on March 18. 'Foster The People' mays atftestival andCoverseas one of my favorite styles of termission. It will be held at usic RottenTomatoes.com gives music," she said. "[It's] best 7 p.m. on Thursday, March returns with new in Europe. Visit http://www. it 4.5 out of 5 stars. Critics known for its colors, light- 27 in Arts 111. fosterthepeople.com/ to find . album called it a "winter wonder more on the band and their of a family "film" with ¡princesses that "we can definite- The 2009 indie pop group upcoming performances. ly warm up to." After seeing 'Foster the People' dropped this movie myself, I would their second album, Superdefinitely say it's a must see. model, on March 18. Earlier It transforms the stereotypes this year, they released the 'FrozenV tale associated with fairy tales by single "Coming of Age" and warms hearts featuring strong female leads it was a teaser to what fans and a meaningful story of will hear and see on this new Disney's 'Frozen' has been two sisters finding out who album. Its music video inone of this year's top block- they are as individuals as cludes a special time-lapse of busters, grossing over $864 well as a family. the cover art as a large mural • ! DR.CHING.MIN4 C ougar S nuffle: M idterms, M ixtapes a nd R emixes � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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A campus that, though fairly young compared to the other CSU campuses, has faced its fair share of hurdles over the years I such as the controversy of SS ; SI the man Craven Hall was " named after (California State Legislature member William A. Craven), the threat of a faculty strike, and the ever increasing tuition r fee hikes. The Pride has been a fixture on the CSUSM campus for over fifteen years. Since most students are only at the campus for a few years, it is .hard to notice the evolution of The Pride or appreciate the improvements it makes each sequential semester. Each semester consequentially brings a new staff with its own set of preferences, ideas, and opinions and as such, each semester's worth of issues reflect the student body like CSUSM's very own time capsule in printed format. Since its inception in 1993, The Pride has evolved from black and white to color and grown with early editorial boards consisting of as few as two students. The history of II The Pride accounts for the longstanding struggle students have experienced to continue providing the campus Diego wild fires that resulted in the weeklong closure of the campus and ravaged much of San Diego County. Over the years, the look of The Pride has changed. T £<&mtr wet Ion Htm u* of Campm ( * <¡rst -«.?he spring 2009 version Kfi < < \u I of The Pride will feature a new flag (Pride logo) as well as a change in section , Opward Bound Prepares Students for College nam e s . February 26,2002 Our former community with an indepen- opinions section has changed dent student newspaper. to Viewpoint. Faces and Places In January 1993, Larry Bio- will replace our Features secsjolie and Jonathan Young tion. Faces and Places will announced the transfer of own- highlight profiles on particular ership for the newspaper The people on campus or organizaPioneer to Cal State San Marcos. tions, trend stories on growing Later, the editors would rename crazes or popular activities in the student newspaper The the community, service features Pride. In the spring of 1998, the like how-to, what-to-do, whereCollege of Arts and Sciences to-go stories, and first-person canceled The Pride newspaper accounts. Though our Arts course and there was no longer and Entertainment section will a student newspaper. Students retain the Leiana Naholowaa and Saman- same title tha Cahill, along with Profes- as previous sor Madeline Marshall, felt the s emesters, newspaper needed to be restored. the section With little support from Student will conAffairs and the College of Arts tinue the and Sciences, a small group of trend it folstudent began The Pride news- lowed last paper again in the fall of 1999. s e m e s t e r In the fall of 2001, The Pride and strive launched its online edition (now to become www.thecsusmpride.com). In more stuthe fall of 2007, The Pride staff dent c en- August 14,1997 had trouble reporting on the San tered by showcasing student ^ mmmdeWM artwork and writing as well as covering on campus events in the Fine Arts department. Every week, The Pride will have a front-page Focus article, which will be a special report on one major event or prominent figure on campus. This semester will also mark the return of The Pride Literary Supplement, a collection of submitted essays, short stories, and poems from students on campus. In the weeks ahead, The Pride will make a call to the campus community seeking submissions. To help the campus reach out to the entire community, the Business Manager has implemented a new Pride Bulletins advertising option to campus organizations and departments. Thi£ unique offer allows these organizations the opportunity to communicate with the campus each week through The Pride newspaper. Be sure to look in The Pride for bulletins include calendar. events for various campus organizations and other important information. CALLING ALL WRITERS! - Earn elective credits Build a portfolio Get involved on campus Great for resume Increase networking opportunities Interested? Come to our weekly meeting Tuesdays at 5pm in Craven 3500 (by the elevator) or email csusmpride@gmail.com # M3jP Lo 54* ©toODíty �2 Tuesdayjanuary 20, 2009 THE CIPRIDE Viewpoint THE PRIDE §§ÌMof@\Jœftfà The Sprinter has changed my life EPUQPJM STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF JACIE CARBAJAL FACES AND PLACES EDITOR AMY SALISBURY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR TIFFANY H OANG COPY EDITOR TIFFANIE H OANG LAYOUT EDITOR RUDY MARTINEZ ONLINE EDITOR JACKIE CARBAJAL DISTRIBUTION MANAGER BILL R HEIN BUSINESS MANAGER & SALES REPRESENTATIVE KRISTINA LAWLER PRIDEJVDS@CSUSM.EDU ADVISOR JOAN ANDERSON SENIOR STAFF WRITERS BILL R HEIN SANDRA CHALMERS All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editor should include a n address, telephone number, e-mail and identification* Letters may be edited for g rammar and length. Letters should be u nder 300 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm. edu, r ather t han to the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly onlbesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus. The Pride Cal State San. Marcos 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 Email: pride@csusm.edu http://www. thecsusmpride.com Advertising Email: pride_ads@csusm.edu BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Previously, the Bill of Rights has been reserved for my thoughts and rants about the entertainment industry. My opinions cannot be contained to just that field. I wilt continue to write about movies, music, and television, as well as school, society, and popular culture. Though l ife has blessed me with all that I have, one thing that eludes me is a car. For a while, this bothered me, but I have grown used to it. I stay f it by riding a bike all over San Marcos, and I can borrow a f riend's car if I really need to get somewhere. I still would like a car, but in this economic climate, I f igure it is b etter to save rather than spend on a car, gas, insurance, and the glorious parking pass. Previously, I was limited to where I could travel. Then the N orth County Transit Department opened the Sprinter. I cannot speak highly enough of this piece of public t ransportation. The Sprinter is a great addition to San Marcos and the rest of N orth County San Diego. It provides j obs and is ecologically sound mode t ransportation. I appreciate that I can now get to Oceanside, Vista, and Escondido for less than $5 The Sprinter does not get the recognition it deserves. It is a b eautiful machine and a great f orm of t ransportation. Though it took a while to open, I enjoy all that it makes possible and t hank the N orth Country Transit D epartment f or this brilliant addition to the area. and a pleasant ride along the smooth t rain. Now I can easily get to Target or the Coaster and head to San Diego and see my family. A fter I move out of University Village A partments this summer, I plan to live somewhere I can hop on the Sprinter to get to school. Photo by Bill Rhein Welcome from the E.I.C. Welcome back to school everyone. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jackie Carbajal and I will be serving as Editor-in-Chief to The Pride for this semester. I have been involved with The Pride since my first semester here in the fall of 2007 as a s taff writer before working as the news editor for the past two semesters. Before that, my experience in j ournalism was limited to an awareness that there were in fact newspapers out there and possibly the option to major in the field. The first time I stepped foot on campus was the day of my orientation and as a transfer student, my immersion into CSUSM came with reservation. Prior to my enrollment at CSUSM, I attended community colleges for three years. During those three years, all I went to campus for were classes and the few times I had to fill out forms for financial aid or parking permits. At my orientation at CSUSM7 getting involved was not j ust encouraged, it was stressed and that is where I first found out about the independent student newspaper, The Pride. I walked into The Pride office (Craven 3500) for the first time knowing absolutely nothing about writing for a newspaper but I went for it, even though I wanted to walk away during those first few weeks and pretend it never happened. A fter the initial fear and insecurities wash away, you start to feel something when you see your name in publicized work... pride. During my time as a student at CSUSM, I have seen The Pride fluctuate and evolve. The need for writers is ever-present. Never have I felt that we had too many good writers and had to t urn away worthy candidates. The same goes for editors. This semester, I have nothing but high hopes for our editorial board, which consists of four Literature and Writing Studies majors, two Business majors, and a Communications major. Our Faces and Places editor Amy Salisbury and her assistant, Sandra Chalmers are both extremely creative and eager to find new ways to reach the campus community through The Pride. Tiffanie Hoang, a Pride veteran, and her assistant, Bill Rhein bring refreshing ideas, humor and a heightened awareness of film and the arts to our A rts and Entertainment section. Their plans are to showcase more student work. Our Business Manager, Kristina Lawler, is r eturning for her second semester in the position. Without airing out our financial d irty laundry, it is safe to say that Kristina's hard work last semester and on going have saved this paper in many ways. Rudy Martinez stepped up as layout editor midway last semester a fter working as assistant layout editor prior to that. His dedication to the layout of The Pride was unwavering with him staying in the office until 2 a.m. on some Monday nights to make sure the paper met his high expectations. Though it may be easy to criticize the paper, I would like to remind the c ommunity that a large amount of work falls on the hands of a limited s taff, most of which had no experience with journalism or editing prior to The Pride. Some editors spend all their f ree time during the weekend producing the paper each week while j uggling a course load of twelve to fifteen units or more. This paper has become more to me than an opportunity to receive credits and build my portfolio. Regardless of the constant stress to meet deadlines and produce articles, having an editorial board that includes my closest f riends has made my experience with The Pride the best of my college career. In the spring, The Pride staff attended the Associated Collegiate Press convention in San Francisco and last summer, I had the opportunity to witness then Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain address the National Council of La Raza in San Diego. The doors that working for The Pride open are endless. A program for American families and In closing, and most importantly, we at The Pride are dedicated to the education and representation of California State University San Marcos. The changes we made and continue to make with The Pride are to b etter embody the spirit of our campus and encourage contribution f rom the entire community. CSUSM taught me the i mportance of involvement on campus and I would like to reiterate that in regards to The Pride. This is what represents you all. If you like it, help us by contributing as a writer, submitting creative work, or suggesting story ideas. If you do not like it, we especially want to hear f rom you to let us know ways we can make you more proud of our weekly publication. A fter all, we do this for you. Happy New Year and good luck this semester everyone, Jackie Carbajal csusmpride@gmail.com Indian children T ribal TAIMF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families You can receive: Cash Assistance Educational Development Career Development Child Care Stipend Transportation Assistance K-12 Clothing Allowance If you're struggling to pay for school and support your family, then you should call the nearest Tribal TAIMF office! Empowering Native American families and guardians S an D iego Escondido 1-866-913-3725 1-866-428-0901 �Focus THE PRIDE Tuesday, January 20, 2 009 News briefs around the world Israel plans to pull out of Gaza I srael p lans t o p ull out of G aza b y O bama's i nauguration. H amas a greed t o a o neweek c ease-fire, but if t he p lan c omes t o f ruition, t he I sraelis w ill leave G aza b efore J anuary 21. The quick w ithdrawal a rrangement should r educe t ension among t he m ilitants, w hich m akes f urther c lashing u nlikely. A ccording t o t he U N, a pproximately 1,529 Palestinians died i n t he I sraeli a ir s trikes, more t han h alf of t hem c ivilians. Inauguration Day for Obama Barack Obama will make history once he is sworn in as forty forth President of the United States in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, January 20. Obama will make his presidential oath of office on the bible Abraham Lincoln used. The bible has not been used for a presidential inauguration since 1861 when Lincoln, himself, was sworn in. Over two million people are expected to witness the inauguration and multiple festivities will follow throughout the day. Image courtesy of The AssociateiTPress The nation takes a federal holiday The nation celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20 to honor Dr. King for his crucial part in ending racial segregation and serving as a prominent figure of the civil rights movement. Dr. King will long be remembered for his empowering motivational speeches such as his most famous "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on August 28, 1963. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill that marked Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-as a federal holiday on November 2, 1983. The holiday, which is observed on the third Monday in January each year, was officially observed by all fifty U.S. states on January 17,2000. Image courtesy of The Associated Press Peanut butter salmonella outbreak The recent outbreak of peanut butter tainted with salmonella has been linked to more than 450 cases of food poisoning and a total of six possible deaths, according to health officials. This nation wide contamination has led Kebbler, Little Debbie and other major peanut butter distributors to recall possibly contaminated products and stop further shipments until the source of contamination is found. According to the FDA's website, salmonella is an intestinal bacteria that flourishes in raw meats, raw eggs or animal feces to cause foodborne illness. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and fever. FDA continues to warn to avoid eating products that contain peanut butter. Image courtesy of The Associated Press A D V E R T I Z I N G IS EASY AS 1-2-3 1 . C H O O S E A D S IZE. 2 . C O M P L E T E O R D E R F ORM. http://www.thecsusmpride.com/media/paperl 149/documents/e3z38128.pdf 3 . I N C R E A S E Y OUR C O M P A N Y EXPOSURE. (YOUR AD COULD BE HERE) Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs e mpower you t o put compassion into action. Prepare t o m ake a difference. CLASSIFIEDS DID YOU K N O W STU- MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK DENTS A N D FACULTY GET ADISCOUNT ON • Internships in the Greater Los Angeles area • Integration of faith and social work practice CLASSIFIED ADS? • Full-time and part-time options GRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS • APA-accredited Psy.D. Program • M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy) CONTACT • Alignment with current California licensure requirements KRISTINA LAWLER PRIDE_ADS@CSUSM.EOU (760)750-6099 FOR MORE INFORMATION 1/ For more information on the MSW Program, visit www.apu.edu/explore/msw/. For more information on the graduate psychology programs, visit www.apu.edu/bas/graduatepsychology/. A AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY �À- Tuesday,January 20, 2 009 Faces & Places Jackie Carbajal/Since Fall 2007 I am a Literature and Writing Studies major with an emphasis in writing, which doesn't mean I don't enjoy literature but prefer reading at my own leisure. I enjoy reading short storiesfromwriters such as Lome Moore, George Saunders, Amy Hempel, and (thanks to the Community and World Literary Series on campus) Kevin Moffett. Don't ask me what I'm going to do after I graduate this spring—itfreaksme out! I enjoy the zoo, Disneyland, and long walks on Dog Beach in La Jolla with my puppy, Delilah. It will be hard having to hand off editorial and writing responsibilities to others. To distract myself, I'll be spending my time in the office this semester staring at my Cute Overload calendar, brushing my mini My Little Pony's hair, and browsingjustjared.com IT ppisp* KristinaLawlei-/Since Fall2008 \ Is it 2009 already? So I was going to start off by talking about thefeetthat I am getting married this year, but I think Rudy already covered that so I won't i bore you all with the details. However, if you ask... that's another story. I am really excited about returning | as the Business Manager and although my task at hand is a hard one, I know I have the skills for the job. I enjoy lying around with my puppy Harrison (especially when he is sleeping next to me) and watching my favorite TV shows with myfriends.Over break, | Rudy taught Harrison how to lie down...it's pretty* impressive or I'm easily amused either way. Chances are that I have probably been spotted making your favorite drink at our campus Starbucks or wandering around Disneyland or the Zoo. I'm going • to be graduating in Spring 2010 and am looking forward to the very exciting year I have ahead of me. gœg^V j j i Rudy Martinez/Since Spring 2008 I'm not very good at these bio things. As a matter of fact, I had Kristina write my last one... uh. Ok. I'm Rudy Martinez. My major is MIS. I do the layout for I the paper and on rare occasion, I | write an article if I'm feelin' it. I am getting married this year in October, to Kristina Lawler. Way stoked on that! I like to go to shows... but don't really have the time. I spend • all my money on food. Uhm. What else... I'm straight m u S f edge, always have, always will be. Oh, and I have the best dog ever named, Harrison. I am constantly on my phone, but not talking on it. If you hear music blasting from f The Pride office, it's probably me. ÉH M ËMÛ wmpMm THE PRIDE Tiffanie Hoang/ SinceSpring 2007 ¡ ¡ j | I still like Russian literature. I started Russian lessons probably because I want to speak it someday. I don't like parades. I eat a lot ofrice.I ^ became very interested in perfume and smells over the past year and I've read a lot of books on scent and the creation of new synthetic molecules. If I ever got a tattoo so I could be different like everybody else, it would be of a PT Cruiser withflamesand then dolphins surrounding the PT cruiser and then "Spring Break '99" underneath that image in the font of Baskerville Old Face. Alternatively, I would get a Cubist re-imagination of Maddox Jolie-Pitt's face in the antecubital region of_ my left arm. m m Bill Rhem/Since Fall 07 •H For the last few weeks of the Fall 2008 semester, I took H H the responsibility of distributing The Pride around campus. ITiksemester, I willcontinue to da t h a i ^ w di^s,, i i assist in the Arts and Entertainment section. I began writingforThe Pride in the 2007 fall semester. I look forward to continuing to write for the paper and now helping in the editorial process. I also pledge to distribute the paper early every Tuesday. In the I summer of2006, my family and I moved to Chula f Vista. In the fall, I began as afreshmanat CSUSM. ; This was an exciting change because we previously lived in Buffalo, New York. I enjoy the school and what Southern California has to offer. As a Literature I and Writing major, I enjoy writing, especially about my other passion,filmand cinema. I lookforwardto 2009 as another great year. ¿•«y-"-' f> Sandra Chalmers/ Since Fall 2008 My name is Sandra Chalmers and I am a senior staff writer/assistant Features I editor for The Pride. I am a junior majoring in I Communications and Mass Media. My 20 years of J life have led me to be fueled by creativity. I am a concert addict. I have gone to almost every Vans Warped Tour since I was 11-years-old. I enjoy Lou's Records, sunshine and iced coffee. My stereo plays Chopin, Bad Religion and Tokyo | Police Club on most days and I wear flip-flops I all year round. I snowboard when I can, knit I sweaters like a grandma and take a Ballet class ; three times a week. I am the most productive after 8 p.m. and I try to order off the kid's menu on days when I look 12 and under. Amy SalisburyASzwce Spring 2008 I'm the Features Editor. You've § probably seen me with this huge, Brazilian bag I lug around that might be embarrassing if it had just one less color on it. I'm an odd 20 year| old known best for my astounding ability to go against theflow.I get offended when my favorite bands' | music comes on only to serve as r background noise. I play piano and am itching to learn bass. I like to think I'm a good artist. I like Ferlinghetti, philosophy, IWfBfc cats and cupcakes. I love a good concert. I'm terrible at leaving voicemails, and I think people tell more about themselves by what they hide than what they expose. §H �THE PRIDE Faces & Places Juesda^Jarw CSUSM's best kept secrets Most Seating: In the courtyard between Science Hall 1, Craven, and Academic Hall. C -i M j I >1% il * \ Lea- Guaranteed alone time: 5th floor of Kellogg Library. Best place to get a free workout: Clark Field House or running back and forth t o your car between classes. S H C 5 W alk-In I m m u n i z a t i o n C linic Stop by SHCS to clear your MMR or get vaccinated for MMR and/or Hepatitis 3 during the week of: •RB January 2 6th-30th from 3 :30-11:30 AM and 1 :15-4:00 PM * *Weare open on Monday, 1/26 & 2 pm. Please note there a fee for MMR/Hepatitte d vaccine & titer, SHCS (760) 750-4915 www.csusm.edu/shcs ;: : ; : :; BffîÉiïËin :: , /.. -Sp rr?;: O N U $45, Hiirrf M m / a ill H e ftter I'MYSOk f B l • fW^Wm-k Friday March 20th. At Canes in Mission Beach. Tickets available Feb. 23rd. by Jan« 30 in t Cot i gar �Faces & Places Tuesday,January 20/ 2 009 THE PRIDE A Day Cn/the^ Lifo ofA WR A. New offerthelps students save money on extbooks University Bookstore matches competitors' prices The Drunk Driver BY SANDRA CHALMERS Senior Staff Writer Trying to find the best deals on textence and there were a lot of police in books can be a long and frustrating the area. I told him there was not and task, from scouting libraries or resortwhile he was waiting, I informed ing to online vendors that live across the country, students run the risk of This time last year, I began apply- the University Police of the situabuying a lower quality textbook that ing for a j ob as a Resident Advisor at tion and gave them a description of may be showered in highlighter pen or the University Village Apartments. I the car. When he l eft, I again called was accepted and spent last semester UPD and let them know. As he drove soy sauce just to save a couple of extra enjoying one of the best jobs I have away, I could see the lights f lashing bucks. But this semester students can as the police pulled him over. ever had. rest assured to find the lowest prices on textbooks at the CSUSM University Though RA's get a bad reputation This situation blew my mind. I for being a " party p ooper" or "killjoy," could not believe someone would Bookstore close to home. there is much more to the job. I enjoy still attempt to drive a fter drinking. The University Bookstore is now putting on programs and interacting People may criticize RA's for being matching competitors' prices on textwith my residents. When I do have to snitches and ruining parties, but we books to guarantee a low price and write someone up, I do not enjoy it. I do it to keep people safe. help students put money back in their do what I do for his or her safety. If I had not informed the police wallets. Recently, I was on duty and walking to pull him over, I cannot imagine Students who have purchased textthe premises to ensure everyone was what might have happened. Maybe books from the University Bookstore safe and quiet. I was nearly done when he might have been f ine, but I will can research other competitors' prices I saw someone park in a staff parking never take that chance. on the same textbooks and receive space. I was about to tell the driver to People need to realize the consea refund for the price difference. move, when this person caught me off quences of his or her actions and Retailers such as Barnes & Noble or guard with what they had to say. put a stop to d runk driving. Having Amazon.com qualify as competitors, The driver told me he was pick- someone call you a snitch is better as well as other local vendors such as ing someone up and would be leav- than having an accident on your conOff Campus Books. ing shortly. Then he asked if there was science. Life has had its up and its Market place, auction type vendors, another way out of UVA besides the downs, but it is definitely reward-^ and peer-to-peer prices do not apply service road to La Moree Road because ing. for price matching. Vendors such as he said he was driving under the i nfluHalf.com and sale prices will also not apply. To receive a refund, students must find a lower price for the textbooks than what they originally paid at the University Bookstore. Then, students must print an example for proof of BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Your r oad t o h igher e ducation s tarts w ith t he SPRINTER Leave the driving to us and hop aboard the SPRINTER train and BREEZE buses! Cal State University San Marcos SPRINTER/BREEZE monthly pass $49.00 Purchase through the Parking and Transportation Services office (FCB 107). Passes go on sale the 25th of the month, but purchase yours early! The number of passes is limited. NORTH COUNTYTRANSIT DISTRICT GoNCTD.com t f 511 price while also presenting the original sales receipt from the textbook(s) bought at the University Bookstore. The University Bookstore will be providing refunds starting Feb. 2-27 and the refunds will be given in the original form of payment. "The cost of shipping will be included in the price difference if the books were purchased from an online bookstore," said Monica Munoz, a current senior who has been working at the University Bookstore for three years. This means that if a cheaper textbook from another bookstore requires a shipping fee, that shipping fee will be added to the price of the textbook and if this total is still lower than the University Bookstore price, a price difference will be refunded. "We've been pretty busy, a lot of people coming to the store, during the first week of classes there is always a line out the door," said Jimmy Piraino, the University Bookstore's key holder or more commonly known as the supervisor. "We are just trying new things to keep people shopping at the bookstore," he continued. The University Bookstore manager, Katherine Brown, was unable to be reached for a comment. More information is available on personalized textbook lists and the complete list of rules and restrictions on the textbook price guarantee at www.csusmbookstore.com. For questions or concerns, please visit the University Bookstore located next to the Big Cat Food Court. Photo by Sandra Chalmers CSUSM LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER S Free Language Tutoring S Reference & Media Library S Online & Center Resources S ...And M ore! U.Hall 240 www.csusm.edu/llc Don't wait until it's too late! �Arts & Entertainment THE PRIDE Tuesday Januar^20, 2009 7 A window into other people's celebrations www. sorryimissedyourparty. com W ebsite of The W eek BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer According to Texas I nstruments, its e ngineer, W illis Adcock, was the f irst to d esign and patent a c amera w ithout f ilm in 1972. E astman K odak claims t hat in 1975, its engi- F lickr can submit the picneer, Steven Sasson, built t he ture to t his photo blog. f irst d igital c amera. In 2009, S orry I M issed Your d igital c ameras are in every P arty h ighlights the r etail store. e mbarrassing, h ilarious, D igital c ameras revolution- and gross moments of ized p rofessional and p ersonal p arties. Some p ictures photography. People can t ake are enjoyable b ecause p ictures w ith e ase and share of people m aking f ools them o nline. Web sites such as of themselves. O thers Flickr.com and Photobucket. are d isgusting and cause com exist so t hat p eople can viewers to c ringe. It is share pic- thought provoking to tures. k eep in m ind t hat someS o r r y i - one t hought to t ake a m i s s e d y - p icture and submit it o u r p a r t y . o nline. com has The anonymous host of t aken p hoto the blog also m aintains other s haring one blogs c ontaining photos and step f ur- w riting c ontributed by other ther. A ny I nternet u sers. " Flickr L urkr" I n t e r n e t is a blog c ontaining i nterestu ser t hat ing n on-party r elated p ictures f inds an f rom Flickr. interest" Photo C lichés" e xhibits ing photo photos by p eople who t hought of people they were b eing clever, but are p artying on u noriginal, such as " See No E vil" or " King of the World" p osses. Lastly, t here is "Bad Q uestions f rom Yahoo A nswer," which is s elfexplanatory. The content of these blogs poke f un at the f oolishness of other people and allow a laugh at h is or her expense. Due to the wild n ature of some people, viewers must exhibit d iscretion when e xamining p ictures. S orry I M issed Your P arty is a way to laugh at t he side of h umanity t hat a ppears when a c amera and/or alcohol are p resent. T his blog is h ilarious way t o k ill t ime o nline. Word(s) Pornacopia /n./ Neologasm /n./ A n o bject o r p l a c e t hat c ontains u n t o l d a mounts of p o r n . E x . " Bobby's c omputer i s a pornacopia." T he p leasurable f eeling f rom h aving c oined a n ew Franglais /n./ w ord ( combination o f n eologism a nd o rgasm). E x. " Sophie's p e r p e t u a l neologasms l ed h er t o a t ransitory m editative s tate." Courtesy of urbandictionary.com A c olloquial h ybrid of F rench and E nglish p rimarily u s e d b y t hose i n t he f ashion w orld. E x . " Pardon m o n Franglais, b u t I d o n ' t k now w h y e veryone i s j ' a d o r i n g M a r y - K a t e ' s t r a n n y b a g - U PCOMING C AREER C ENTER E VENTS W ORKSHOPS: R ESUME W RITING Thursday, January 29, 2009 @ Noon and 4:00 PM In Craven Hall 1400 lady, o v e r s i z e d b i j o u x w e a r i n g , t rès t r a g i q u e c ocaine n o s e b l e e d - o n - a - s i l k - s h i r t l ook." Thursday, February 26, 2009 Mesume E d i t i o n AKEOVER R Classifieds Part Time Weekend Job. Need computer savvy students. Working 15-20 hours Fri-Sun for a cable company at a retail TSSÊM (800) 458-7777 X114 or Nancy@socalstaffing.com ' M mm * I I B a H H H I B H H I H I H H ridividila!« with dfeaMSes, who would tketoattend h» event please contact Brenda Dumas at (760) 75(M901 Boards any special accommodation needsTSs equested 1hat individual» requiring auxiliary aids such as itpn language interpreters and «ternaryformatnwtenais KKtfy the event sponsor at least seven workmo days in advance. Every reasonable effort xrtll be made to provide reasonable rcocHTVTKXlaöona in an effective andfcmetymanner. I ca e H 10 n rvn a 40 " CAREER, o pportunities.endless. c & t * ' * C A L S TATE S A N M ARCOS C AREER C ENTER C RAVEN H ALL 1 4 0 0 76P750-490Q �8 T ed^n ay009 us aa ur220 j , Arts & Entertainment Michelle Gellar in a dramatic thriller. Gellar plays a troubled woman who has members of her family in comas a fter a car accident. Mystery unfolds a fter one man wakes up claiming to be another. The premise and pitch of this movie lead me to seriously doubt the caliber of this movie. The entire story seems predictable a fter examining the trailer. This will reduce the tension and make "Possession" neither exciting nor worth watching. Lastly, out t his week is " Underworld: R ise of the Lycans". It is a prequel to the 2003 f ilm " Underworld" and its sequel in 2006. It f eatures some r eturning cast members, such as Bill Nighy, yet star Kate B eckinsale is m issing in t his i nstallment about the war b etween v ampires and werewolves. The t agline on the p oster s tates, " Every War Has a B eginning." T his l ackluster and generic line i nspires t houghts that t his w ill not be a great movie. I e xpect BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer adaptation of the novel with the same title by Cornelia Funke. The story revolves around the This week, a mixed bag of adventure that unfolds a fter f icf ilms will premier in local cin- tional characters f rom a book emas. The line of new releases enter the real world. on Friday includes a family fanTwo factors cause doubt in the tasy, a predictable thriller, and quality of this movie. The movie prequel to a horror f ranchise. making industry has worn out First, " Inkheart," is a family- the family fantasy genre. I expect this f ilm to be u noriginal and dull. Leading man B rendan F rasier's recent work is quesImage courtesy of Focus Features t i onable. "The friendly f antasy movie. Bren Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon dan Frasier leads E mperor" and "Journey to the the cast along Center of the E arth" were more with other big about making money at the names such summer box o ffice than conas Helen taining a measurable amount M irren and of quality. The nature of the Andy Serkis. f ilm and the remaining cast The f ilm may make " Inkheart' ? mildly is a n entertaining. THE PRIDE scenes, but an overall forgettable movie. Image courtesy ofNew Line Cinema Millionaire" are all screening Image courtesy ofSony Pictures Currently at the Edwards Theater in San Marcos are several other f ilms that are worth going to see. Rather than seeing any of these three, viewers should see the award winning f ilms that have moved to wide release. "Milk", "Gran Torino", and the Golden Globe winner " Slumdog locally. "The Wrestler" is also a worthy option if the opportunity is available.: This week, skip the new releases and see the high quality f ilms that were previously in limited release. Dave Patel and Anil Kapoor on India's version of "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?" Love-Lines.org BY TIFFANIE HOANG A & E Editor Lovelines uses a data collection engine that "examines thousands of blogs every few minutes to find expressions of love and hate, posted Love-lines.org is an online art project by by all manner of people." Jonathan Harris and Sep Kamvar that explores Lovelines is built around three "movehuman desire by presenting a gallery ofhuman ments": "Words", 'Tictures", and "Superlaexpressions rangingfromlove to hate as expe- tives". Words and Pictures present individual rienced by the many people who keep personal statements of human desire. Superlatives gives online journals. According to its Web site, a daily breakdown of what was most loved to what was most hated. Lovelines is presented on a white screen with a slider at the bottom that scales from "love" to "hate". The slider has a draggable heart that moves through the scale of human desire: Love, Like, Want, Indifference, Dislike, and Hate. In the artists' statement, Harris and Kamvar say: "Great desires imitate the physics of giant pendulums: the higher they rise, the deeper they fall. In this sense, love is inextricably tied to hate, desire to despair. Lovelines walks the line between these two extremes, painting pictures of the shifting landscape of desire. Constructed entirely from found artifacts - words and pictures posted to blogs - Lovelines draws its identity from a world of strangers, brought together by shared degrees of desire." samLAiim LWS L L'NfcS »nmiiovm Y OU Y OU Q UOTES .«amu^ WATCHING OFFENSE COMEDY MOVIE i W ^ THEMT ' "* T HAT LOOK ACID VIDEO »w««»» YOU ALL , HIM . s®*™* YOUS VIDEO -- • '* V . r". v. • ' .-¿'1: • y s...... - MOVIE MYSPACE THAT SONG — ~ SKATEBOARDING VIDEO rr. HQttCKOM&MOym . ..¿.v..,.. .:.-•• .- S fc/SHTSHiST ^¿^"»OUWamNr • Image courtesy afLove-Lines.org � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Martin Luther King President Obama Residential Assistants salmonella social media spring 2009 Sprinter https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/bcafad8ff783d473077fc2e0533ab247.pdf c39995bcdfe1903e4c27d2f339fdc83c PDF Text Text www.thecsusmpride.com V OL. XXI N O. 2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2 009 Professor attends Presidential Inauguration BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Editor-in-chief While some students gathered in Commons 206 and professors tuned in during class to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama, at least one member of the CSUSM community got to enjoy the experience in person. Due to her involvement with politics and tribal government, Professor Joely Proudfit, Program Coordinator for Native Studies, Director of Native American Academic Strategic Planning, and Associate Professor Department of Sociology at CSUSM, had her pick of inauguration tickets. to be the Gore inauguration in "I'm the Vice Chair of the 2000 but we all know that didn't Native American caucus for the work out that way." California Democratic Party Proudfit and Andreas, along and I have been for about eight with other tribal leaders had or nine years. I'm very active in the opportunity to watch the democratic politics and making inauguration from the National sure American Indians are ade- Museum of American Indians quately represented in the demo- located on the National Mall, cratic process," said Proudfit. "I an open national park located in received two tickets. I received downtown Washington D.C. that the first ticket f rom Congress-^ ~rftctades the Washington Monuwoman [Lynn] Woolsey and the ment and U.S. State Capitol. second I received from my colProudfit and Andreas, howleague from another tribal nation. ever, wanted to experience the She had a better ticket than the inauguration from a different one I had so that is what I went perspective and share it among with." the roughly 1.8 million people Her colleague, Vice Chair- gathered outside. woman Maryann Martin Andreas "She and I said the morning of the Morongo Band of Mis- of the inauguration, "Well, we sion Indians, accompanied her can watch it from the National throughout the trip. Museum of American Indians at "This was my first inaugura- the balcony with hot chocolate tion," said Proudfit. "I thought and food and have a very wonp against everybody... my first inauguration was going derful ¿ tap mmmrn but I've never e xperienced people s o p olite, s o kind," Proudfit remarked "You could have stepped on somebody's toe and broken it and they would have said, T hat's fine. I'm just happy to be here.' People were so jovial. They were so optimistic." Though optimism for the u pcoming events had a euphoric police officer standing on top of a lamppost watching all the people. When someone asked the officer why the line was not moving, the police officer informed everyone that the generator broke and the security scanners were no longer working. As a result, security was no longer admitting people into the venue. With the inaugural ceremony less than an hour away, Proudfit's goal to get a front row view of the swearing in f effect on those in attendance, panic set in for Proudfit and those still waiting in a line that had not moved in hours. "I was beginning to panic. Its 10:30, 10:45. We kept asking people behind us, 'What can you the forty forth President no see?' longer appeared to be a People reality. In fact, Proudfit kept saying, feared she may miss the 'Don't worry. We're inauguration altogether. all going to get in.' I said to The trip up to that point Marianne 'Maybe we should go was almost too good to be back to the National Museum of true for Proudfit. Andreas had the American Indians.'" hotel reservations at the Ritz CarWhen Proudfit told the people lton and offered the extra bed in around her in line that she had her room to Proudfit. passes for the balcony, "they "The Ritz Carlton is the presaid, 'Wow you do? Heck, what miere hotel in D.C. That's where are you doing here? That's where all the movie stars were stayyou should be seeing it from.'" ing. Jessica Alba was there, Josh But Proudfit saw the inaugu- Groban, Sharon Stone, the list ration as an opportunity to unite goes on and on, Larry King," said with her fellow Americans and a star-struck Proudfit. experience it in . the crowd of All guests in attendance people who traveled from all over received star-studded treatment the country to watch the historic from the Ritz Carlton. event, comparing her desire to be "Every night they would bring up front to a U2 concert. us these amazing gifts. I got a "Do you really want to be in pillow with the presidential seal the skybox or do you want to be that they wrapped up for me and in the front row? I want to be in I got to take home," said Proudthe front row," she said. fit. "They would put in our room While stalled in-line, Proudfit Photos courtesy ofJoely Proudfit and those around her noticed a See INAUGURATION, Page 4 UUU=Lv p* 1 S ännE^ 1 §nnmj SdDiiiy änms7 �Tuesday,January 27, 2009 Viewpoint THECP-PRIDE HP9N O scars rob Disney a gain EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR I N CHIEF JACKIE CARBAJAL FACES A N D PLACES E DITOR A MY SALISBURY FACES A N D PLACES A SSISTANT S ANDRA CHALMERS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR T IFFANIE H O A N G ARTS & E NTERTAINMENT A SSISTANT BILL R HE1N C OPY EDITOR T IFFANIE H O A N G LAYOUT EDITOR R UDY M ARTINEZ O NLINE EDITOR JACKIE CARBAJAL D ISTRIBUTION M ANAGER BILL R HEIN BUSINESS M ANAGER & SALES REPRESENTATIVE K RISTINA L AWLER PRIDE_ADS@CSUSM.EDU A DVISOR J OAN A NDERSON S ENIOR STAFF WRITERS BILL R HEIN S ANDRA CHALMERS B EN ROFFEE J ONATHAN T HOMPSON STAFF W RITERS KEVIN C HATHAM IVAN G ARCIA E BONI HARVEY M ATT LEWIS G ABI M ARTINEZ JAMES S EBRING C ARTOONISTS JASON GANAVARIS All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editor should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification* Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be under 300 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm. edu, rather than to the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tbesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus. BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer with big names in them can steal the spot from an obviFor the second year in ously better film. a row, Disney's amazing Severalfilmsfrom work will go unnoticed "The Wrestler" to in the Best Picture Cat"Gran Torino" and egory. "Beauty and the even "Ironman" and Beast" remains the only "The Dark Knight" animated film nomiwould have been nated for Best Picture. better choices. Arguably, the best "Wall-E" tallied up the most film of 2008, "Wall-E" nominations for a computerjoins the ill-feted bunch generated film, including origincluding "Aladdin," inal screenplay, sound, and "The Lion King," original score. I guarantee it and "Toy Story" as a will pick up the prize for Best Disney classic failing Animated. to receive a nod in for Once again, Disney will not the highest honor. I am receive a Best Picture nod for its enraged about this sit- fine work. Yet, I do not expect uation. them to stop. From the looks There was no of the trailer, their next feature better film in 2008 "UP" will be just as amazthan "Wall-E". It ing. I expect it to soar over the was beautiful, poetic, summer blockbusters including and entertaining. The Academy's "Wolverine," "Star Trek," and prejudice against animated films "Terminator: Salvation." irks me. Once I see a few more films, While I agree with most of the I can say for sure who will take nominations for Best Picture, I am home the top prizes, but for now livid about the inclusion of "The I am leading towards Reader." This is an insult and a "Slumdog Milslap in the face to Disney. "The lionaire," but I Reader" was fair at best. It really wish it could was not that great. all go to The same thing happened last "Wall-E." year when the average "Michael Clayton" stole the spot from "Ratatouille." I cannot understand how these average films Image courtesy ofDisney We need artists... f DESPERATELY T HE PRIDE SEX 101 Í BY IVAN GARCIA Pride Staff Writer Now that I have your attention, let's talk about it! While the subject of sex may be considered taboo or in bad taste to openly discuss, knowledge is essential for those of us that are sexual beings, a.k.a. everyone! Yes, we are a university full of sexual beings: heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc. And no matter the views that one may have on the subject, safety is the number one concern when discussing this matter/activity. Now, I'm not saying that I am the severely younger/taller version of Dr. Ruth, but I am more of an open ear, willing to listen, discuss, and provide some humor to this. The (scholarly) Uneducated Introduction to Human Sexuality: Depo-Provera That being said, let's discuss a personal experience that this writer recently had. In the onset of the current semester, I was particularly excited for the start of my first Human Sexuality course (Psychology 352)...ever! Dare I say, more excited than a thirteenyear-old boy before his much anticipated first sexual experience? But with the eagerness of this new "sexual encounter" came the depressing thought of opening the awkward condom of homework. Indeed, I was expecting homework, but I was hoping for a more experience-based assignment: Such as writing an essay based on the most unorthodox place one has had intercourse. Mine would have been about "doing it" in the back of a 67' El Camino... if it were true. But nay, this first assignment, like all relationships, is based on potential experiences. What will you do, where will you be in five years? I'm sure that your first answer wouldn't be to be inflicted with an STD. Even though those particular situations aren't the most popular to mention, nonetheless, these events occur. And sure enough, Contact us here at The Pride Student Newspaper LOCATION: CRVN3500 / PHONE: 760-750-6099 / EMA!L:CSUSMPRIDE@GMA!L.COM was m y first assignment, to study the financial, emotional, political, etc effects of dealing with a situation that may not be planned. These events ranged from contracting an STD to a family/ friend being arrested for a sexual misdemeanor. I'll be honest, I was hoping for something emotional, yet left room for information and self-enlightenment.. .like gonorrhea. I figured I could perform an entire Shakespearean opera based on a severe burning sensation one receives when they pee. But instead, my situation consists of researching the effects and potential side effects of a particular contraceptive known as DepoProvera. According to its official website (depoprover.com), Depo-Provera is an injection that women may choose to take every 11 to 13 weeks which prevents pregnancy for 3 months. Imagine that? Never again will you partner have to fumble with that hard-to-open condom wrapper, which leads me to mention, a condom is NOT a bag of Doritos. You can't simply pull it open, I suggest a tearing motion to effectively open your new fashion piece, but I digress. While this injection may effectively prevent pregnancy, it does not protect against HIV or any other sexually transmitted disease. Side effects include menstrual irregularities, pregnancylike symptoms, weight changes, and depression. Along with these side effects, prolonged use of Depo-Provera could result in significant loss of bone density. While the side effects may be significant compared to the convenience of not having to remember to take a pill everyday, like all contraceptives, it is a matter of choice and what works best for the individual. Even with all the great choices, keep in mind that abstinence is the only sure fire method of knowing you are safe and protected. But no matter what your views on sex, remember, be safe, be healthy, and have fun! îùusruoK x cm two rue . Ttmro/mwe* ALL My FAU MAIL. voummrr HOBKSOFOR MW/$rucmrr PAPCÍ& BCFOfZe, tíAVt YOU? The Pride Cal State Sail Marcos 333 S. 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Considering that the number of f ree and metered parking spots on campus is dwarfed by the number of students who would need to use them to comply with parking laws, it would be next to impossible for students to follow the rules in the first week of school. With construction closing down the northern parking lot, j ust finding an open parking spot on the first day of the semester was like winning the lottery. The line of cars waiting for the drive-through parking pass machine in the Markstein lot alone stretched well past the Lot E traffic light Tuesday morning. A good friend of mine, who was also issued a parking ticket, was standing in line at the Transportation Services office waiting to buy a parking pass when his parking ticket was issued. Parking enforcement, in their enthusiasm, has lost their sense of good judgment. Students are not trying to cheat the system. A vast majority of student drive to campus, which requires them to purchase a parking pass. The Parking and Commuter Services Department would not miss out if they allowed a grace period for students like me to buy their parking passes. Paying a $50 ticket on top of a $250 pass is a slap in the face if you are ineligible to appeal the ticket. If you feel you have wrongly been issued a parking ticket, I suggest you try to appeal your ticket with the Parking and Commuter Services Department. Their contact number is (760) 750-7500, and their office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm in FCB-107. I had suggested to the Administration that it would be a nice gesture to have a Parking Permit Moratorium thefirstweek, since students who are buying passes are going to pay anyway, and it would be nice to give them a few days to purchase the pass. I thought it would be a nice break for the students scurrying to their new classes in the rush of excitement, bewilderment and frustration that seems to happen those first days with so many trying tofindparking, classes and all the things associated with the start of a new term. Other colleges do it, so why not us? I mistakenly thought that it would not cost them all that much, then I realized very early this morning (2:30 a.m) that there was a great deal ofmoney to be made, $5 to $7 per student for a temporary pass... times maybe 1000 students. Ouch! As it turns out, Tuesday likely brought in about $6000 in day-pass money and probably more on Wednesday. The responsefromparking services was this, "We do not offer moratoriums for parkingTas Spring permits do go on sale almost 2 months before the start of the semester and are available for purchase on-line and in multiple locations on campus.. There was no mention of the fact that they make a lot of MONEY from the temporary day permits. Now to be fair, they do give "one" permit away in a lottery drawing. In surveying a number of students standing in line at parking services the first day, all had purchased a day pass because they did not know how long it would take to get the pass, some knew you could purchase on-line, and one student's educational funds were not available for early purchase. A staff person told me that during the university hour the line wrapped around several times and then snaked out the door into Tukwut Court. A couple students reported getting parking violation tickets while they were over at the day pass dispensing machine. The moral of this story is, park next to the machine first. I was surprised to learn that a parking pass is not included in your on-campus housing fees. A first week moratorium would be a fractional percent of the annual amount Parking Services generates in parking permits and day passes alone. The funds are directed to paying for the multi-level parking garage now under construction across from campus housing. Its completion is projected for 2010 though it will take 30 years to pay for it. An 18% increase is planned for Fall 2009 increasing annual earnings by over Vi million dollars. My suggestion is ride a bike or take the Sprinter. Between gas, traffic and parking fees it doesn't seem rational to drive. P arking a lternatives BY BEN ROFFEE Senior Staff Writer Your road to higher education starts with the S PRINTER Leave the driving to us and hop aboard the SPRINTER train and BREEZE buses! Cal State University San Marcos SPRINTER/BREEZE monthly pass $49.00 Purchase through the Parking and Transportation Services office (FCB 107). Passes go on sale the 25th of the month, but purchase yours early! The number of passes is limited. NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT GoNCTD.com IS 5 11 Every semester as students are confronted with buying parking permits, some look to CSUSM's short-term parking options to mitigate the costs of parking on campus. Though these daily/hourly permits are less convenient, it is common for budget-minded students to forgo purchasing expensive semester passes in the belief that paying per use can cut personal parking expenses measurably. The Pride put this theory to a test and compared common parking/schedule scenarios to determine which is of the greatest economic advantage to students. The rundown on purchasing semester parking permits or daily/hourly permits: In most circumstances, the full semester parking permit is a better deal for students with a typical school week of 12-15 units. Factoring in breaks between classes, U-hour, and other on-campus activities, it is likely that a student with a full course load would require a 5-hour permit or even an all day permit to park on campus. If students can manage to pack all of their classes into 2 days, then daily permits are the clear choice. With more school days at these longer durations, the cumulative costs of daily/ hourly permits push past that of the semester permit, which makes this a less attractive option for students with long school days. Only under special conditions would daily/hourly permits be more economical, namely when students have periodic access to alternative forms of transportation (i.e. rides from friends, walking, biking, bus, etc.) For those that do opt for daily/hourly permits, it is generally cheaper to park 2 days a week for longer durations than it is to park 4 times a week for briefer durations. The Numbers: $248: Cost of full semester permit. $7: Cost of all day permit. $5: Cost of 5 hour permit. $4: Cost of 3 hour permit. $2: Cost of 1 hour permit. Scenario 1: 4 day school week $448 on all day permit. $320 on 5 hour permit. $256 on 3 hour permit. $248 on semester permit. Scenario 2: 2 day school week $248 on semester permit. $224 on all day permit. $160 on 5 hour permit. $128 on 3 hour permit Scenario 3: Varied school week. $368 on 2 5-hour permits and 3 1-hour permits. $352 2 on all day permits and 2 3-hour permits. $336 on 3 all day permits. $288 on 2 5-hour permits and 2 3-hour permits. $248 on semester permit. $240 on 3 5-hour permits. $192 on 3 3-hour permits $176 on 2 5-hour permits and 1 1-hour permit. �Tuesday,January 27, 2009 From INAUGURATION, page 1 Chanel makeup, courtesy of the Ritz Carlton with the presidential seal on it. It was just one thing after the other. I got a jar of Michelle Obama's cookies that had her favorite cookie recipe on it made by a job-training program." At 11:10 a.m., standing in an endless, non-moving line of people, among a crowd of millions, Proudfit believed she had seen the last of her good luck streak. "That night I went to two balls. This chairman of another tribe asked me what I thought of the speech and of course, a few other folks were asking me my opinion as a political scientist. I kept telling people that I experienced so much joy during the speech that I can't say that I analyzed it that thoroughly," Proudfit said. "I know people were looking for that catch phrase or the one word. I just looked at the whole movement, the experience, the presence. It wasn't about his words as Fencing was installed throughout the National Mall for security. "We're in this mob of people and I'm thinking, 'Oh, my God, this is where the other shoe falls, I guess, and we're not going to get to see it.'" Instead of accepting defeat, Proudfit took action and decided to head back to the National Museum of American Indians. "We were walking through this crowd and I said, "Come on Maryann" because she was getting tired. I said, 'We gotta keep going. We're going to miss it if we don't.' And there were these concrete dividers and they were probably about half our height," Proudfit explained. "I made her hop it! I mean she's a sixty four year old woman with two knee braces and I think she was running on straight adrenaline because she climbed it and she got over it and she much about the momentum and the action of finally making that change, of turning that page." After finally having time to look over the transcript of the speech a few times, Proudfit added that she thought the speech President Obama gave was fantastic, inclusive, and assertive to other countries. Aside the speech and the glamour of the event, Proudfit equally expressed her joy watching the first African American sworn in as President of the United States. "I can't imagine how African Americans feel. As an American Indian, I know how I felt. And I know how wonderful and how long we've worked for this. The African American families that I saw, when I would complain about how long I was walking or how fine." cold I was, I would look over and Riding on that adrenaline and see an elder African American the shear determination to wit- person with a cane who had trouness the event, the two women ble walking, walking," Proudfit finally reached the National said. Museum moments before the The hope and optimism that inauguration began. people so often associate with Though Proudfit had a share the New Year and Presidency of of details of the events leading Barack Obama is a direct conup to the inauguration, the actual trast to the growing frustrations swearing in and the speech that resonated by the American public under the Bush administration. followed played out like a blur. was Focus füLUO T HE P RIDE "Unfortunately for the last eight years, we were united as a country by fear. Post 9-11 we did come together the following few days and weeks after 9-11 but we came together based on fear. And we did not stay together," Proudfit said. "But [now] we're united by hope and that's such a difference. It is such a different feeling. It is my instinct and I believe that is what's going to keep us united. It's not going to be for a few weeks or months or years. I think being united by hope is far different than being united by fear." The unity, Proudfit spoke of was prevalent throughout her experience in Washington D.C. from the eagerness of perfect State. She was the Valedictorian ones that saw it live on television, strangers to help each other find all expressed a shared optimism their way through the crowds to the cab driver that took her to the airport. "The driver was from Ethiopia. He was just so happy and telling me how he took the day off and took his family to the inauguration. They didn't have tickets but they went down to the mall and went to witness it," Proudfit recalled. "He told me [that] him and his wife could not stop crying. He kept saying this is such a wonderful day for the world, for the world...It's so much bigger than what we know. It's not just about one individual. It's about a new kind of moment Singer Josh that people feel so energized." at San — - -vruuriistayed. After they reached the airport, Francisco State and she was the f o r the cab driver got out of the cab, first California Indian to be the the future of the country and the handed Proudfit her luggage and Valedictorian. She is now writing world as a whole. With the counher dissertation and she is earn- try in a recession and involved in gave her a hug. "He was just so happy. Strang- ing her PhD for Political Science two wars, the President already ers are giving you a hug. It was at the University of Chicago." has a lot on his shoulders but bizarre but according to it was wonProudfit, people derful," realize that they Proudfit must do their part said. to see change Proudhappen. fit also "I think this attended President is two of the bringing out the balls that best in all of us followed and I just think the inauthat people realg u r a t ion ize that it is much throughout bigger than him eveand that we have ning. After to change. We the Ameriare the change. can Indian So when we talk ball, Krouarit makes her way through what she called "a sea of humanity" in about change it's P r o u d - search of the ticket gate area. not necessarily fit went Obama being that For Proudfit, the inauguration to the Western States ball, change, it's us being that change," one of the ten or eleven that was inspirational for American Proudfit said. "I think we are in the President and First Lady Indians and African Americans, good shape. It's going to take us attended. but also the entire human race. a while to get out of the situation "It was just so amazing to Reflecting on the stories she heard we're in but with a little hope and see them there and see them from others who attended to the optimism we'll get there." dance. He's got rhythm and that break in his step and the way they look at each other is just phenomenal," Proudfit said. The experience for Proudfit was just one example to give to her students to prove that politics are not boring. "I always tell my students that politics are fun and interesting. They are not just about policy issues. They can be very, very exciting. These are some of those events," Proudfit said. "I remember at the DNC [Democratic National Convention], I took one of my former students when I was a professor at San Francisco Photos courtesy ofJoely Proudfit �Faces & Places T HE P RIDE Lt. M i l l e r a ttends FBI A c a d e m y BY JAMES SEBRING Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos' very own University Police Lieutenant Doug Miller recently received the honor of attending the FBI National Academy. The FBI trains about 1,000 local and state police officers each year in this program. The trainees are chosen from all over the United States as well as other countries. Besides the usual physicalfitnessand police training, the Academy also offered college undergraduate and graduate level courses. One that Lt. Miller found particularly interesting was a course that taught you how to analyze witness statements, determine the validity of a statement, and where the statement may be less than factual. "When someone is giving a detailed statement of what they did and they go from specific details to generalities and use phrases like 'and then'; that is where you need to look for possible falsehoods," Miller explained. Miller grew up in Colorado, describing himself as "somewhat of a rebel" until he joined the Marines. His wife, Teresa, is a nurse and currently serving in the US Navy, stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. After serving 7 years active duty, Miller got out of the Marines and went to San Diego State University where he wanted to become an engineer. "I discovered that my math skills were not up to the task of being an engineer, so I changed directions," Miller said. While pursuing a different degree field, he was informed of a job with the University Police. His point of contact was a Chief Carpenter. "I didn't know what statistics had to do with carpentry, but I applied anyway," Miller said. He later discovered that Carpenter was the Police Chiefs last name. He took the job with the SDSU Campus Police working as a statistician, researching and writing grants. Impressed with his work, SDSU Campus Police recommended Miller for police training at the San Diego County Police Academy. Upon completion of his training, he went to work as a patrol officer with SDSU Campus Police, working his way up to Sergeant. Although Miller enjoyed the work and found it satisfying, he felt a desire to move on. It was at this time that an opening became available at CSUSM Police Dept. Miller applied and was accepted. He became a Patrol Sergeant for CSUSM, but was soon offered a position as a lieutenant. Although the pay was better, he was reluctant to give up being on patrol, which for him remains an enjoyable part of the job. Ultimately, Miller took the job as Police Lieutenant and moved to his new vehicle: a desk. When asked whether he found giving tickets to be the most enjoyable part of his job, Miller replied, "No, not really, but if it prevents some kind of unsafe or dangerous driving situation, that at least there is some satisfaction in i t" What Millerfindsmost enjoyable is teaching students about his job, about the dangers that are ever present, and how to make good, safe life choices. He enjoys it when the studentsfinallylet down their guard and begin asking questions and sharing their experiences or asking for advice. Looking to the future, Miller notes his number one priority is having his wife back from Japan, and then hopefully a meaningful retirement. They would like to join the Peace Corps or something similar. "Teresa and I have been involved in service related jobs for many years," Miller said. "But we feel doing that kind of work as a volunteer, rather than as part of our job, would be so much more satisfying." A D V E R T I Z I N G IS EASY AS 1-2-3 1 . 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With the natural snowfall in the Big Bear Lake area Snow Summit and Bear recently staggering, both Snow Mountain ski and snowboard Summit and Bear Mountain resorts in Big Bear Lake Caliproduce man-made snow when fornia are a golden opportunature fails to provide. Though nity for avid skiers and snowman-made is still considered boarders to enjoy great terrain, real snow, the feel of glidaffordable lodging, and a good ing smoothly on powder fresh time close to home. snow most often cannot be repSnow Summit and Bear licated. Mountain are located in the The annual snowfall average San Bernadino Mountains, in is 100 inches for both resorts. heart of Big Bear Lake. BeautiBeginners through expert ful lake view cabins and unique riders can enjoy about 1,700 dining expevertical feet riences that <j gg H H M M l ^ H H H M HM of trail r uns 1 are within at Bear Mounsteps of the tain. According slopes surto Bear Mounround both of tain's website, these resorts. its very own A ccording Geronimo ski to MapQuest. run is Southcom, Snow ern CaliforSummit is nia's steeped approxiand highest mately two most advanced hours away run. Photo by Sandra Chalmers from San What Snow Marcos. Summit may lack in boldness is and beginners to ski at leisure. Snow Summit is considered Bear Mountain, famous for made up with delicious dinning the big brother of Bear Moun- its freestyle parks; which was options. Four restaurants are tain, a neighboring ski and recently dubbed "#1 Park in the located at the base of the slopes. snowboard resort about 10 min- nation"- by Transworld Mexican food, soups in sourSnowutes away from Snow Summit. boarding Magazine's 2009 dough bowls, salads, a deli, and Though both of these resorts resort poll. This park encour- even pasta can all be found in are alike in structure, they ages Shaun White antics and Snow Summit. The View Haus, attract very different crowds. extreme snowboarding. Bear a bar and grill, can be considBeginners or intermediate Mountain's longest run is a mile ered one of the more upscale dinning experiences at Snow mÈËÊmmmÊÊBmÊÊm Summit. The View Haus offers a variety of beer and a lively atmosphere for relaxing after a. long day on the slopes^ The Snow Summit website, www.snowsummit.com and Bear Mountain's website, www.bearm9untain.com feature live web cams, panoramic photographs of trails and runs, and also has live snow reports. Directions, and more resort detail; can also b eiound on the j websites. A lift ticket purchased for Snow Summit is also valid as Mm a lift ticket for Bear Mountain. « Photo by Sandra Chalmers •••••HBHBHHSMn Photo by Sandra Chalmers Lift ticket prices for regular online. season is $43, holiday prices Snow Summit and Bear jump to $66. (Holiday Prices Mountain are now offering an are for Feb. 14-16). exclusive deal of'* a midweek Night skiing and snowboard- lift ticket and lodging packages ing are also available for both starting at $69 per person, per resorts. Ticket prices for regu- night. A full list of participatlar season are $30 and holiday ing lodges available at either prices are $42. Night Skiing Snow Summit or Bear Mounis from 3p.m to 9:30 p.m. Lift tain's website. 1 J i i i ^ f c ® tickets can also be purchased Photo by Sandra Chalmers With the reality of a recession on every students back, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are offering a happy birthday gift to ride free on PiSsHfit a valid p lbto l D and receive a free lift ticket on your birthday. niversifyVoice Photos by Gabi Martinez /Pride Staff Writer W hat is your N ew Year's resolution? How is it coming long? Resolution: 'To cuss less and have Resolution: "To address all better posture." situations that involve me or Progress: ' It's good, I'm trying to people close to me in a positive get people to point out my posture, attitude; not be a negative Nancy." but they forget. Cussing I cannot Progress: "Good sofer,I've been a get under control; It flies out of positive person so far." my mouth." Allison Clark 2010 Caiilin Amiton 2009 Resolution: "My new years resolution this year is to get a job." Progress: "Not good. I applied to six or seven jobs but haven't heardfromthem. I'm optimistic though" Resolution: "To practice punctuality." Progress: "Going really well so far." Resolution: "I made a new year's resolution not to make one." Progress: "Pretty good, I've done nothing." Arturo Ibarra 2010 Tifany Raven 2010 Kristine Ayangco 2010 �Faces & Places T HE P RIDE Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Social justice summit Questions, answers, progress BYEBONI HARVEY Pride Staff Writer Clarke Field House, the only excite- campus community. Social justice ment I felt was being able to write is an ongoing process, a game of my name the way I wanteci on my many innings, grand slams, strikeIn late November 2008, I nametag: "eB." I walked into the outs, and no end. received an invitation to a Social Grand Salon only to be amongst a As I looked at all the unfamiliar Justice SummitfromJanuary 16 to bunch of strangers. I just remember faces in the room, I rem^mbere^Jbe 18. "What is social justice?" I won- asking myself "How in the hell am feelings I get any otherdaywalking dered. Free hotel accommodations I going to spend an entire weekeSP around c ^ptl^Uowing our dif-; andfreefood. To me, that was what with{^toich of folksl don'|know ferences set me apart from them. I believed to be sweet social jus- to talk about social justice?^ What |Xhe retreat began with a celebration tice. I didn't know what to expect. were we to discuss? of these differences. |iigh-fives on I couldlhave done anything that Social justioe was a "process and the account of our differences witfP weekend b ull decided to embark a goal," they told us. First, social one another were the icebreaker for on the mysterjp of social justice. justice calls on the individual to turning strangers to frien&f began Now that I reflect back..I can't examine him or herself, to lift or rid to think about how much more my imagine myself doing anything else |9neself from obstacles of socializa- relationships with each of these WW but attending such a life changing tion down to the language we use individuals were going to change as event. to discriminate, and discouraffethe we evened the playing field. one's position, can become p leader When I arrivedforcheck-in at the jygycle of oppression on and off our We were broken down ^into of soçial justice. Two facilitators smaller groups at times during the'- headed each group. These faciliretreat. These groups nibwed for tators are CSUSM's Sara Sheikfif interpersonal interaction among Associale Director of Multicultural group members, an important part Programs; Dileie Perez, Director of the social justice process. Social of SUL; Bridget Blanshan, Dean justice advocates must recognize of Students; Greg Toyà/1 Associhow power and privilege, and the ate Dean; erf Students; Scott Gross effects of these concepts, take part of Extended learning; Rodger in the communities we belong to. It D'Andréas, Director SSS (TRIO); provides a micro look into what hap- Tim Bills, Assistant Directo, MR. * pens when social justice issues and USUAÔ; Jackie Leak, Cultural Psyideas are resolved and discussed; chologist and lecturer. Retreat guest speaker, Jennifer The support and knowledge from Photo by EboniHarvey Jefferies, says that anyone, despite all participants during this retreat, Photo by Ebpni Harvey including facilitators, yielded many .great things. In just one weekend» I recognized ttie need for a change in myselfj and I witnessed change happen in others. Ill just one weekend, I saw personal walls broken ^down, eye witnessed vulnerability, and strangers turned into friends and into promoters for a positive change on and off campus. In just one weekend, a group of individuals left Creek Side Inn in Escondido with an eternalflameburning deep within with the intent to start a blaze for days to come. \I , G e t y o u r HPV v accine sexually active? pregnant? been tested? It's National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. explore your choices... discover your options... S top by &HCS table f o r more info on how t o p r o t e c t "against H F V o r t o g e t more info on Gardasil. January 29th from 11:30AM-1:00 PM Library Plaza • t h e G arda s i I vaccine c osts $120 per i njection. A sk u s a bout t h e M erck Discount Program. SHCS (760) 750-4915 we're here to help www.csusm, edu/shcs HKH 11 . I confidential and compassionai medical personnel and counselors sensitive to your needs and busy schedule are on hand to empower you in your decision making. 24/7 hotline 760.741.9796 257 east second avenue, escondido, ca www.awc-ea.com does not prov ide abortion or abortion refer ra is • juniper call or walk-in 2nd ave : - : ^ '• " J• «' *# Sfa ^ilMMffflBlH ** * >,• - »/ �H appy h ybriding A new era in the automotive industry unfolds turers such as Ford, Honda, and Toyota harness the new technology. Other well-known automoGenerations past did not bile makers are in the hybrid fathom the hybrid platform. arena as well. Naturally, the new Unborn generations will not technology increases the initial cost of the car. The thought fathom anything else. Essentially, hybrid technol- behind the technology is that the ogy involves maximum usage of user ultimately saves more in the motion by exploiting electricity future by consuming less fuel, and using less gasoline. When which is also a huge benefit to accelerating, a hybrid car relies the planet. Foreign auto companies on the fuel powered motor and the electric motor. When deceler- invested time and money into ating, energy is transferred back research and development for into the electric battery. When fuel-efficient cars before domescruising, granted the vehicle has tic companies. Regardless of the enough stored energy, the car notions raised as to why that is, solely utilizes the electric motor, both foreign and domestic car and not the fuel-powered motor. producers directly compete for Several major car manufac- hybrid market share. BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Senior Staff Writer (Left) Honda Civic Hybrid 2009; MSRP Price: $23,650; MPG CityI Highway: 40/45 The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid retails for $27,270 netting 41 city miles per gallon and 36 highway miles per gallon. The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid retails for $23,650 with 40 city miles per gallon and 45 highway miles per gallon. The smallest of them, the 2009 Prius, retails for $22,000 with a staggering 48 city miles per gallon and 45 highway miles per gallon. As the years progress, used hybrids will become more available to the average student. Simultaneously, the hybrid market, and other similar markets, will continue to lower emissions and raise mileage statistics. (Left) Toyota 2009 Prius; MSRP: $22,000; MPG City/Highway: 48/45 (Top) Ford 2010 Fusion Hybrid; MSRP: $27,270; MPG City/Highway: 41/36 Image courtesy of Toyota Better food, better choices Tips t o be a nd stay h ealthy BY MATT LEWIS Pride Staff Writer a chance to pick something a little less greasy than As students, especially in our French f ries. It f irst year, it's easy to choose doesn't hurt your fast and often unhealthy foods. wallet either. For Unbeknownst to some, there the same $4.99 are many options at CSUSM that gets you a for healthy alternative meals hamburger or two that are satisfying and filling. pizza slices, you Many students stop by the could get a 6-inch Big Cat Food Court for lunch sandwich or two during U-hour, between 12 and medium salads. The fiber, vita1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- mins, and minerals from the days. Some choose familiar vegetables and protein in these foods like cheeseburgers and options will give you longer pizza, but there are healthier lasting energy and help you options including the "Lettuce focus, a much better choice E at" salad bar, the "Sushi Roll" compared to the fat, sugar, and sushi bar, and the "Stack and sodium content in the other foods that can run you down Dash" sandwich station. All these choices offer during class. An even cheaper alternative to the food available at the Dome is a lunch brought from home. While brown bag lunches may conjure up images of days past, swallowing your pride can save you a lot of money in the long run. "By preparing the food yourself, you're able to control the portion sizes and decide V exactly what goes into your lunch without having to worry about chemical additives," says Renee Cobb, a San Diego-based dietitian. Cobb also recommends foods high in protein and fiber rather than fats or sugars, which can leave you feeling f ull and benefit your health. Ingredients like whole-grain breads, pitas and wraps combined with egg slices, tuna f ish, cheese, and lean meats can create meals high in good cholesterol and Omega-3 f atty acids. On the topic of drinks, she adds, "Another tip is to drink water. Most of the calories people get during the day are through sodas, juices, and coffee drinks." J Tuna and Spinach Salad { I 1 Ingredients: | * 6 cups baby spinach * 1 cup canned white beans, rinsed a nd drained * 4 ounces sliced mushrooms * 1 15-ounce can artichoke hearts, * 2 7-ounce packs chunk white tuna drained and halved » 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil * 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp water Preparation: W ash and dry baby spinach leaves. Place in a large bowl with white beans, mush- rooms, artichoke hearts and tuna. Whisk oil, lemon ¡nice and screw-top lar and shake vigorously. Drizzle over salad a n^ t o s s ^ ings. Qr P i ^ in a serv- , Per Serving: — Calories 2 03, Calories from Fat 2 9. Total Fat 3.4Q (sat 0.5a). Cholesterol 2 0ma. S odium 5 75rng, Carbohydrate 2 0g. Fiber 5.7gr P rotein 2 3 3 g Photo by Matt Lewis A recipe from About.com's Fiona Hayes for a Tuna and Spinach Salad that is filling, flavorful, and easy to make. �Faces & Places T H E P RIDE Tuesday January 27, 2009 9 S potlight: D avid Bennett BY GABI MARTINEZ Pride Staff Writer On s urface level, CSUSM appears to not have much to o ffer besides a small but new campus. However, b eneath the surface, the campus is f illed with a strong hunger for learning, positive a ttitude, and teachers f illed with desire to see their students succeed. It's also of great b enefit to have professors with as much experience as College of Business A dministration professor, David Bennett. Professor David B ennett is an Adjunct Professor of Management as well as D irector of Community Business Relationships and Outreach for CoBA. He received his u ndergraduate degree at Northwestern University before attending the Harvard Graduate School of Business. A fter being Vice President of Mail Boxes, etc and r unning other major corporations such PepsiCo, Marriot and Taco Bell, David Bennett decided to combine his real l ife experiences with academics. B ennett got his f irst desire to teach while l ecturing to major universities in the U.S. while still working at PepsiCo and began teaching at CSUSM in 2000. Bennett currently serves on the Advisory Board for the College of Business along with f ive other boards, and specializes in a v ariety of business disciplines including strategic p lanning, organizational structure, organizational culture, national/international expansion, and leadership. B ennett c o-founded " In t he E xecutive's C hair," a p rogram i nspired by t he f amous Bravo c able t elevision s eries " Inside t he A ctor's S tudio." " In t he E xecutive's C hair" p rovides s tudents w ith t he o pportunity to m eet t op b usiness l eaders and l isten t o t hem t alk a bout t heir c areers, c ompanies, and t he c rucial b usiness d ecisions they c ommonly f ace as a way t o help s tudents p repare f or their own c areers in b usiness, As f ounder of CSUSM's C enter f or L eadership Innovation and Mentorship Building (CLIMB), t his P rofessor of M anagement and L eadership has n othing but passion to see h is s tudents succeed. " I'm a f irm believer (that) in 10 years I 'll be reading Business Week or The Wall Street Journal and I 'll read about some of my students," says Bennett. In order to achieve such an in one of the world's most recognized business magazines or f ind success in the business world, Benn ett's advice is to follow four essential steps: " certainly you have to have passion; a lot of passion, have to work hard, be willing to take risks, (and) you have to have a mentor." . „Jill MÊÊÊÊÊ I MMMMI HHMHH HHHHHI Ili mmaaimmmm HÉ Photo by Gabi Martinez A Vay in/the/Life ofAñ/R A. The Zombie Game BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Each s emester all eighteen Resident A dvisors are r equired to hold p rograms and cover the " Wellness W heel." There are eight spokes t o the wheel c onsisting of t hemes such as c ulture, o ccupation, a nd intellect that o ffer r esidents a chance to be well r ounded. Last semester, I met t he p hysical r equirement, w ith a p rogram c alled "Humans vs. Z ombies." I t ry t o stay humble but I am v ery h appy w ith t he success of t his p rogram. T he idea came f rom one of my s upervisors, and I r an w ith it. E ssentially, HvZ is a b ig g ame of t ag. O ne p erson s tarts a s a z ombie, a nd e verybody e lse is a h uman. T he z ombie t ags h umans w ho t hen h unt o ther h umans. E ach g ame l asts a bout a w eek a nd we p layed t wice l ast s emester. T here are more r ules to the game c oncerning s afe z ones and N erf g uns, but t hat is b eside the p oint. T his w as my favorite p rogram last s emester and I look f orward to doing it a gain. CSUSM LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER S S S S Free Language Tutoring Reference & Media Library Online & Center Resources ...And M ore! U.Hall 240 www.csusm.edu/llc Don't wait until it's too late! T he g ame h as h ad some side e ffects t hat I did not e xpect I met s everal r esidents w ho I m ight have not h ad t he c hance t o m eet o therwise. It is s urreal w hen I f orget t hat some p eople a re not my r esidents, I k now t hem so m ight as w ell b e. At f irst, I w anted to play the game b ecause I t hought it would be a game I would enjoy. I am a big f an of zombie c ulture. Since p laying, my f avorite t hing has b e h earing p eople say how much f un t hey h ad a nd how t hey m et new p eople. It is h ard t o s tay m odest a fter so m any c omplements. HvZ a nd t he o ther p rograms I p ut on a re m ultipurpose e vents, b ring p eople t ogether t each r esidents n ew t hings. M oreover, it g ives p eople an o pportunity t o do s omething b esides s tay in t heir r ooms. I l ook f orward to t he n ext g ame of H vZ, s tarting F ebruary 16th, a nd a nother w eek of e xcitement a nd b onding. UPCOMING C A R E E R CENTER EVENTS W ORKSHOPS: R ESUME W RITING Thursday, January 29, 2009 @ Noon and 4:00 PM In Craven Hall 1400 S PECIAL E VENTS: MÁKEOVER Thursday, February 26, 2009 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM In Craven Hall 1400 R esume E dition Individuate with disabilities, who wouldfifceto attend this event, pteaae contact Brenda Duma» at (760) 7S0-4901 regarding any special aa»mmodation needs It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternativeformatrrtatenals notify the event sponsor at least seven working days in advance. Every reasonable elfort win be made lo provide reasonable modations in an effedrve and timely manner. T O R EGISTER, G O TO: WWW.CSUSM.EDU/CAREERS/ VI IVALEER , ^ o pportunities.endless. C A L STATE S A N M A R C O S CAREER CENTER CRAVEN H A L L 1 4 0 0 760-750-4900 �10 Tuesday,January 27, 2009 Arts & Entertainment Chinese Astrology R at: 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 The Rat may likely begin the year with a lot of momentum from the year of the Rat. Take an inventory for the next twelve months. Then, with some plans in mind, no matter what area of life, work purposefully towards obtaining those objectives. One pitfall to avoid in the year of the Ox is over-committing to engaging in too many activities at the same time. Self-discipline, careful planning, and applied effort are three wise methods that will lead to a successful year in 2009. Ox: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 The Ox can do well this year through steady progress. There may be a number of experiences that will provide great joy for the Ox. One area, in particular, is the Ox's personal life. You may see an addition to the family. You will be surrounded by those who care. Look for the early summer months to attend many social occasions, providing many new faces in your social circle. One area of focus is to be open to the advice of others, as you tend to keep your issues to yourself. Tiger: 1902, 1914, 1926,1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 From the outset, 2009 may present some true challenges for the Tiger. The year of the Ox presents an overwhelming influence upon the Tiger to maintain a steady and well disciplined pace. That is not to say that there won't be opportunities for achievement, but it would be more precise to say that this is a year that would benefit the Tiger in the areas of experience and possibly lay a solid foundation for the year to come. You will have to be resourceful and rely on your boldness and quick wit to ascertain anything in the year of the Ox. Rabbit: 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 The past year may have provided the Rabbit with many challenges and difficult situations, but this year will be a relief. The Rabbit has a very favorable outlook this year. Though it is not part of your usual plan, you may find that being assertive and bold will allow you to achieve unforeseen success. Your attraction to the finer life may lead you to living it. Personal relations are of great value to the Rabbit and will be emphasized throughout the year. Put your best foot forward in the year of the Ox and you will reap many benefits and % rewards. Dragon: 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 The year of the Ox may slightly hinder the Dragon's independent spirit. There will be gains, but you may have to adapt to situations with different strategies than your usual style. There are three favorable months to provide periods of substantial progress and you would do well to take notice of these times and make the most of the opportunities offered. The single Dragon will be happy to know that romance is favored this year, so you may find someone to share your experiences. Be conservative in your spending or it could result in problems next year. Snake: 1905,1917,1929,1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 The Snake has an incredibly favorable year ahead. The year of the Ox provides many opportuni- ties for the Snake to fulfill long awaited career goals and achieve more than he/she ever imagined. Your wisdom and patience are tools that prove successful in all aspects of your life. Relationships could be taken to new heights and deep and meaningful friendships are acquired. This year proves to be one of action, the year that all of your planning and w aiting pay off for you. The later months prove to be especially successful, tying a year of arduous work into an extremely blissful culmination. Horse: 1906,1918,1930,1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 The Horse may have a challenging year ahead. You may become frustrated with the lack of progress in your career, but you will have to be patient to see the results of your hard work. Beware of your energy levels, as you tend to swing in accordance to your success. You will have to work hard to steer yourself out of ruts with healthy activities and other projects that keep you active. Be open to try new things and heed the advice of others in Word(s) Yoda Tonya Harding \ the year of the Ox. Goat: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 This may not be as favorable as a year that you desire. Coming off the year of the Rat, you may be seeking relief from the difficult year. Don't let up now. The Goat is artistic in nature and you may have difficulties finding a way to express your creative passions. It will take an extra effort to rely on the help of others to make it through these times, but if you keep a steady focus on your goals and display painstaking efforts, you will be pleased to see the fruits of your labor arrive next year. Don't fret, as you may learn a lot about yourself in the process. You may learn that you are more versatile, as well as resourceful, than you ever imagined. Monkey: 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 This year offers the Monkey some opportunities to go far with your talents. The Monkey's generous nature may leave you stretched in several different directions, so it is important to stay focused in order to achieve the goals you have set for yourself this year. You will be given the opportunity to impress the right people both in business, as well as in your personal life. Don't hold back this year, for this could be one that will leave an impression over the course of the next few years. Rooster: 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 Aside from the Snake, the Rooster has the best prospects in the year of the Ox. This is the kind of year you have been waiting for, as everything seems to go your way. You have been diligently working towards some long term goals that finally come together this year. Your relations are felt at new levels, as you find a sense of satisfaction that you may not have experienced in a long time. Things you may have thought not possible will become a reality for you in this positive year. Dog: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 2009 will present the Dog with a number of challenges. Your patience will certainly be tested in more than one instance. You may not necessarily gain the notoriety you desire in your career, but certain advancement opportunities will surface throughout the year. You will find comfort with your family and solidify bonds that are necessary for your well being. You may have issues juggling your family life with your work schedule, but you will make great strides in both areas by the end of the year. Pig: 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 The Pig has many opportunities to shine this year. Your generous nature is apparent in all aspects of your life. This year, your inherent generosity plays a large role I n areas that you may not even be aware and may pave the way to a possible career change. You have an abundance of friends and you are well loved by your family, this year will only enhance these relations. One area that may create some issues is that you seem to overextend yourself to a point where there isn't any time left for you. This could lead to a change in priorities and could promote some better organizational skills. /n./ \ The world's current Sith Lord. Cousin of Kermit the Frog but off the botox. Both relatively the same age. Courtesy of Yahoo Oprah /n./ T HE P RIDE Bob /n./ / /n./ Frank Saget The lowest card in a Full House Sinatra /n./ The surprise kneecappin' of noobs to eliminate any future competition . To do a particular activity however you damn well please, your way. Courtesy of urbandictionary.com �Arts & Entertainment T HE P RIDE So you s ay... way, Jna 2 2 0 11 aur ^ 0 9 y Original student work Dramatist Best Kept in Kemp BY JOSEPH IRAGGI BY JOSEPH IRAGGI Tall striking poignant outspoken extrovert struts onto the stage with theatrical lights shining blinding. He can't see the audience and doesn't care. Another antagonist dashes onstage to put a rapier in the m an's chest. The protagonist dodges the violence and leaves the crowd in silence. On come three damsels distressed looking for relief from the reliable romancer. The gang harangues the hero until the big bang. Curtain closes only to reopen sooner than later with more conflict resolution and revolution. The nice knight bows and bids adieu to the entire crew. The deciduous and evergreen forests, oceans, deserts, mountains, and plains all contain the same elements. Human beings complain, drain, and train only to maim the game. Living is giving back to the reconciliation of respiration. Take a deep breath and reflect on personal neglect. The answers forbidden a ren't hidden or exclusive. Forgive and be included OR be glib and stay deluded. Back to the play with a cast dissatisfied with their roles. Mounting mutiny proceeds to illuminate the alliances forged. Memories don't forget prior behavior. Get over yourself and see the holistic humility of entirety. Maybe then drama can turn to comedy and avoid the tragedy of miscues. Because only YOU lose. Best Kept in Kemp Diesel-fueled donkey down South descent into fiat wooded myrtle ranch Park and ride in pick-up position crammed with horses and cows grazing growth and licking windshields Up to the lodgings suspended in the 70's off balance on the pond where done-in barges and rowboats lackadaisically lay laughing AK-47 blasts decibels acrossfivehundred acres of property towards rocks and targets Young people share smoke and zeal for the outdoor excursions on mini dirt bikes The opal sky extends infinitely toward outer realms reminding the youthful entourage of the meandering clock ticking towards later Brother and sister enter the tiny vessel with oars aimed at accomplishing the small manmade body of wetness Uneven strokes stoke zigzags across the murky brown water expelling shits and giggles from the occupants \yhile one stands on deck withfishingline released Finally back ashore the others return from the hilly terrain being catapulted over to join in mental relaxation and social coercion Lunch time country Dairy Queen trip with pregnant motor mouth where we appear outcasts among a bunch of bumpkins Back to the ranch where speckled steed courts the silvery lady Lexus and everyone chuckles Brother and sister wait for the wily boys to wind down the motocross Turtles and beavers controlled humanely by those who maintain the hidden escape with Texas care all explained to leave no despair Daylight departs and the trio travels back to the Metropolitan mayhem with tender mood Fashion w atch N ew y ear, new threads: 9 things to buy for 2 009 BY KEVIN CHATHAM Pride Staff Writer Vest The vest can function as your ubiquitous go-to outerwear of 2009. The popularity of the vest comes from its nearly limitless functionality and compatibility. It can be worn with a button down shirt to channel sartorial elegance, or worn with your favorite t-shirt to attain a more rock star vibe. When purchasing a vest opt for one in a darker shade for its versatility and its ability to streamline your silhouette. Cardigan The cardigan functions like a vest, it creates an opportunity to layer clothing, creating visual depth and complexity. Think of the cardigan as your go to sweater. Ditch the clunky wool sweaters of yesteryear for a the frame. You can also opt for colors, from the classic black and lightweight and modern cardi- skinny jeans for a more rebel- white variety, all the way to neon gan. When purchasing a cardi- lious and urban vibe. pink. gan invest in a fitted version that Scarf Signature Jewelry frames the body without conIn recent years the scarf has Jewelry is always a great stricting it. Wear bold primary moved beyond the realm of func- accessory when worn purposecolors like red and blue to avoid tionality and has really trans- fully. Find something that really looking like Mr. appeals to you and make Rogers. it your own. For the Dark Jeans ladies, a bold ring Jeans are an gives an outfit an American staple. appropriate boheThink of jeans m 1 a n boost, or just the right as the founda- Photo courtesy of hanger94.com f ormed necklace can elongate and add tion of any good to become a choice accessory. emphasis to your neckline. For ensemble. Jeans The scarf can be worn with the gentlemen, a simple silver are classic, ver- anything to create visual inter- band or a leather bracelet can satile and styl- est. This season bold prints are look downright debonair. ish. Look for in; take this opportunity to buy The Simple V-neck T-Shirt jeans in a yourself a lightweight scarf with Simplicity is perfection. A darker hue a bold print. Look for a scarf fitted and slim cut for their ver- with one or two bold colors or white or black satility and risk looking like a rainbow threw V - n e c k sustainabil- up on you. T-shirt ity. When worn with Sunglasses purchasThere is nothing more basic a pproing denim then sunglasses. Put one of these priate pay close on and boom, instant rock star. j eans attention to Find shades that work with your c a n fit. For a more unique style. I recommend avia- l o o k tailored look, tors, which are striking, classic e d g y opt for straight and work with nearly all face and chic. legged jeans types. You may also opt for way- When going ~ .? , which elongate farers which come in a variety of for minimal- Photo ism keep things relatively simple, skip the hoodie and let your confidence carry you through the day. Remember, the key here is to keep things fresh, simple and confident. The Straw Fedora The fedora is satorialist favorite. It's just screams collegiate cool. When buying a fedora look for one that is cut slimmer and has a more modern edge. I recommend a straw fedora that can be worn casually with a T-shirt and jeans or dressed up with slim cut pants and a classic white oxford. For the ladies, a straw fedora exudes bohemian glamour and for the gentlemen it emanates James Deanesque confidence. Style is an expression of self. Find what works for you and rock it! Remember, its 20% what your wearing and 80% how you wear your attitude; people gravitate towards confidence, not clothes. CALLING A LL W RITERS ! i - E arn e lective c redits B uild a p ortfolio Get involved on c ampus Great for resume Increase n etworking o pportunities Interested? Come to our Qz^en 5pm 411 ^SQQ (by, the elevator) or email c susmDrrrf^^i) " om " c �12 Arts & Entertainment Tuesday/January 27, 2 009 BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer nesswoman who leaves the big city for a small town to advance her career. Unsurprisingly, she falls in love with This week's additions to the big the town and one of the male residents. screen include a run-of-the-mill romanI expect this movie to be j ust like tic comedy, a clichéd action thriller, and any other modern romantic comedy. another remake of an Asian horror f ilm. Our main character enters an odd situSadly, none of these are worth devoting ation and hilarity ensues. Then she will any attention. meet a wonderful guy, but things will Renée Zellweger stars in the predict- become complicated before they end up able "New in Town." She plays a busi- happily together. Like most modern romantic comedies, I have a feeling the romance and comedy will come in two parts rather than blend like classic f ilms in this genre. I would not go see this film* unless you are looking for some undemanding f luff. Next ", Taken," starring Mam Neeson boasts a slick poster, but is behind the i \ I H I V I f J f c s J VM I I I HO times. "Taken" plays out Image courtesy ofLionsgate like a condensed version of TOWN "24." Though there is fancy fighting and gunplay, it ends up looking like another "Bourne" wannabe. The plot is quite contrived. Sex traders kidnap a girl on vacation in Paris, but it just so happens her father is an ex-CIA agent. He goes on a relentless and bloody quest to get her back. It is eerily similar to Steven Soderbergh's "The Limey." With so many other good f ilms to see, there is no room for "Taken." Lastly, there is the horror remake "The Uninvited." I could go on with puns about the title and how I would not welcome it into the local cinema, but it is too obvious. Kim Jee-Wooti's "Changhwa Hongryon" joins the list of Asian horror f ilms remade for American audiences. Like all the others, it T HE P RIDE Image courtesy ofDreamworks will not live up to the original. While the Korean version has t errifying moments, the remake will consist of some freaky bits and be d ifficult to understand, but it will all make sense in the end. Interested viewers should, rent the original and put on subtitles. Image courtesy of Fox Vital I nformation The fountain of youth: G atorade G 2 Women's Fashion: In: Opaque stockings 5-Minutes ago: Tights Out: Sheer hose BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Senior Staff Writer Music: In: Electronic 5-Minutes ago: Indie Out: Alternative Alternative Modes of Transportation: In: Bike 5-Minutes Ago: Scooters Out: Motorcycles nuSJ filili Men's Fashion: In: Raw Denim 5-Minutes ago: "Affliction" t-shirts Out: Girl jeans Social Networking: In: TUMBLR/Twitter 5-Minutes ago: Facebook Out: Myspace Comedians: In: Kat Williams 5-Minutes ago: Sarah Silverman Out: Dane Cook Phones: In: iPhone 5-Minutes ago: Blackberry Out: Just about everything else Male Actors: In: Robert Pattinson 5-Minutes ago: Shia LeBeouf Out: Zach Efron Images coutresy ofWikipedia and Apple The New Year and new semester have brought about new changes to "The Pride." The changes intend to provide fellow Cougars with an even better newspaper. "Beer of the Week" enjoyed numerous weekly columns in the semesters past. "Exclusively Fluid" is essentially a hybrid of the beloved "BOTW." The new column runs weekly and brings an exciting change by showcasing the best of both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Debuting as the first beverage for the new column is Gatorade's relatively new line of G2 sports drinks. The 32 fluid ounce sports drink retails from $2-3 and is found at most grocery stores, mini-marts, and gas stations. The six tasty current flavors are grape, strawberry-kiwi, orange, lemonlime, blueberry-pomegranate, and fruit punch. The G2 line might see additional flavors in the years to come as is Gato- j rade's trend of gradually introducing new flavors. Distinguishing G2 from the original Gatorade lineup are 50% fewer calories and extra vitamins such as Vitamin B, C, and E. Despite the reduction in calories, G2 retains the same fundamental benefit of electrolytes, making the sports drink an even better choice for normal consumers and athletes. The G2 fruit punch flavored drink tastes absolutely delicious. The scent and experience seem like a throwback to the good old days of cherry flavored Kool-Aid. G2, regardless of the flavor, feels a lot lighter than regular Gatorades. The ability to stop drinking fades away with each yummy gulp. G2 is a revamped, renewed, and overall better tasting Gatorade with less calories and the same amount of electrolytes. The G2, especially the fruit punchflavor,can be enjoyed by all Cougars. With a raised glass of G2, cheers to new beginnings! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Disney faculty fashion Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) parking President Obama sexuality social justice spring 2009 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/5f70a53dad93ec11ee7fd093cfb60624.pdf 41bc3fb3644981b16f8f4aa3a43ebeab PDF Text Text TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2 009 www.thecsusmpride.com VOL. XXI N O. 3 The^Pricle- highlights prominent b lack figuresthr^oughout history BYÉBONIHARVÈY A Pride Staff Writer ^ $ For the e ntire month of February, The Pride will f eature articles ^pertaining to the acknowledgement of Black History Month in relation t o 2 the campus community. This w eek's issue highlights the strides made by h istorical black f igures in bringing awareness to r acial equality and laid the foundation for the country t o elect its f irst black president, Barack Obama. February, also known as Black History Month, seems extra special this year. Electing Barack Obama as the f irst black president is, for this generation, as important and unforgettable as the long list of events and people in black history. Year a fter year, black people continue making strides towards a progressive f uture. Nonetheless, there are several individuals who are precursors to the history made January 20th. President Obama j oins the r anks of these individuals that continue to inspire the cultural experience of a changing world. The premise of Black History Month originated in 1916, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Rev. Jesse E. Moorland, co-founders of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, published The Journal of Negro History. The j ournal was a compilation of research the two men conducted to help create awareness of the impact black people played in America. Woodson also published the j ournal in hopes that it would instill pride among the black community. Woodson, himself, was the son of a former slave and the second black person to graduate f rom Harvard University. Woodson advocated for the f raternity Omega Psi Phi to create Negro History and Lit- Lo 56° erature Week in 1920. Woodson later changed the Thet&gwas nothing anyone could do to separate a name t crNegp History^Veiek in 1926. man f rom h j^bat, despite societal prejudice views Black History Month occurs in the month o j Feb- during 1940's. Born to a family of sharecroppers, ruary to honor the b irths of twp men. who played sig- Robinson grew up to become the f irst black t o share nificant roles in bringing awareness to c ivi^rights. the field with his white c ounterparts in more t han f ifty Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12, |yea#s. In 1947, Robinson ended the approximately 60 was, responsible for the Emancipation Proclamation years of segregation when he made his debut in the while abolitionist Frederick Douglass was born FebMajor Leagues playing ruary 14. 1 for the Brooklyn DodgIn 1976, the ASNLH stretched Black History Week ers. In 1962, Robinson to take place for the entire month. Today, Americans subsequentially became celebrate and honor the month of February as Black the f irst A frican AmeriHistory Month. can inducted in the BaseThe celebration of Black History Month is not ball Hall of Fame. without criticism. Though its originators intended Rosa Parks to create an awareness of the significant contribu"I have learned over tions black people made in America, some critics the years that when one's including Morgan Freeman, believe it is a ridiculous mind is made up, this concept that undermines black history. "I don't want diminishes fear; knowBlack History Month," Freeman said in an interview ing what must be done on 60 Minutes in December 2005. "Black history is does away with fear." Image courtesy ofPrinceton American history." On December 1, 1955, Though there are many while on the bus, Parks r efused to give up her seat memorable f igures worth to a white passenger. In a simple but profound act noting for Black History of defiance, Rosa Parks shaped the early workings Month, The Pride selected of the Civil Rights Movement. The U.S. Congress some individuals reprewould later call Parks the "Mother of the Modernsenting the arts, politics, Day Civil Rights Movement." sports, and entertainment Sidney Poitier to kick off this month of "I never had an occasion to question color, thererecognition. fore, I only saw myself as what I w as...a human Jackie Robinson being." " There's not an AmeriDetermined, charming, and a diplomat: these are can in this country f ree characteristics of leading men. Poitier broke down until every one of us is f ree." See HISTORY, Page 4 �2 Viewpoint Tuesday, February 03, 2 009 T H E PRIDE E DITORIAL STAFF SEX/orF don't please The techniques that E DITOR I N C HIEF JACKIE C ARBAJAL BY IVAN GARCIA Pride Staff Writer T HEG^PRIDE FACES A N D PLACES E DITOR A MY S ALISBURY FACES A N D PLACES A SSISTANT S A N D R A C HALMERS A RTS & E NTERTAINMENT E DITOR T LFFANIE H O A N G A RTS & E NTERTAINMENT A SSISTANT BILL R H E I N C OPY E DITOR TlFFANIE HOANG LAYOUT E DITOR R U D Y M ARTINEZ D I S T R I B U T I O N M ANAGER BILL R H E I N B USINESS M ANAGER & SALES REPRESENTATIVE K RISTINA L AWLER PRIDE_ADS@CSUSM.EDU A DVISOR J OAN A N D E R S O N S ENIOR STAFF W RITERS BILL R HEIN S ANDRA C HALMERS B EN ROFFEE J ONATHAN T H O M P S O N STAFF W RITERS K EVIN C HATHAM I VAN G ARCIA E BONI H ARVEY M ATT L EWIS G ABI M ARTINEZ J AMES S EBRING C O N S U E L O M ARTINEZ J AZMINE L IRA CARTOONISTS J ASON G ANAVARIS R OBERT K NAUF All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editor should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be under 300 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm. edu, rather than to the individual editors. It is the policy of Hie Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus. The Pride Cal State San Marcos 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6099 Fax*. (760) 750-3345 Email: csusntpride@gmail.eom http://www. thecsusmpride. com Advertising Email: pride_ads@csusm.edu If anyone is like me in any way, then chances are that we don't like some of the same things. For example, I can't stand it when I'm trying to eat some colonel at a certain fried chicken franchise with friends, all the while, little baby loud mouth is screaming his/ her head off and throwing his/her cheaply made plastic toy he/she got with his/her meal.. .at me! We've all been in that situation before, and if you haven't, feel sorry for me and send me a basket offruitto console my terrible fast food experiences. Now, why am I discussing a topic that might have nothing to do with sex? Well, keep reading and I'll tell you! (Jeez, chill out.) Ironically enough, this situation paints a, somewhat, accurate description to what some may have gone through during sex. First, everything is great: you're enjoying yourself and taking part in something that you personally enjoy. Then, all it takes is one fateful action to turn what was once a delicious grilled cheese sandwich into a damp square of cold mush. (Yes, a sandwich filled with cheese... and sex!) So, what is it that causes t hese s udden outbursts of moment destroyers? Is it involuntary? Have you just always wanted to try it? Or are you just misreading your partner? Let's be serious for a bit, sex is a serious and beautiful thing. It is a union that is shared with you and your partner, and hopefully, it is something that you do out of love. That being said, there is nothing at all wrong with enjoying the experience of sharing an intimate moment with your significant other and tailoring to suit your (and your partner's) needs. The only downfall is that you have to know what your partner likes before you try it. For example, "talking dirty" is quite the popular way to spice up one's sex life. But sometimes, you'll find some people out there that don't much care for it, personally, I think it's a little cliché, and preferably, only best suited for Steve Carell's portrayal of a 40-year old virgin. But there are many ways that one can help to give his/her partner "what they like" and receive it in return as well. Whether it be something as adventurous as different positions, to something as simple as the way your partner dresses or expresses themselves. That being said, let's get to know some of our fellow cougar's interests when it comes to sex and relationships. Anonymously, of course. To get a broad sense of what some look for in a partner, I asked variety of people with differing gender identifications and sexual orientations. Name one turn on and one turn off when it comes torelationships: Male, 21, heterosexual: "I love confident girls who are comfortable with themselves and who they are. And I'm definitely not into girls that worry about what they eat." Female, 19, heterosexual: "Plain jealousy is just horrible. I like the "little things," like just calling just, because and visiting me at work. It lets me know that they care." Male, 22, homosexual: "I like someone who can hold a good conversation and is open to trying new things. And I don't like someone who has no "drive" or life goals. They would rather stay home all the time then go out every once in awhile." Name one turn on and one turn off when it comes to sex (if sexually active): Male, 21, heterosexual: "I definitely love girls in heels, because it accentuates their legs and their buttocks. I really don't like girls that are into weird stuff, like role-playing as sexy ninjas or astronauts. Female, 19, heterosexual: "I hate when they only think about pleasing themselves, I'm like, "Hey! What happened to my needs!?" I like constant touching, like cud- dling or just holding each other. The love just keeps coming. Male, 22, homosexual: like when the other gets really "into it" by not holding back their moans and is somewhat aggressive but not overt. I don't like if the other person does not reciprocate or "give back" during sex and is unadventurous when it comes to new sexual positions or techniques." Obviously, these are all individual preferences and are all respected. While anonymous, I applaud this diverse group of people for sharing their experiences with such a sensitive topic. But just remember, whatever you and your sexual partner may enjoy doing, make sure you do it (pun intended) safely and mutually. And never let anyone get you down about what you enjoy doing and talking about, everyone is different and each have their own preferences. Just remember to keep communication with your partner open and free of discomfort. So if your significant other decides to utilize the dreaded whips and chains in your next encounter, talk to them. You are just not into that kind of thing*right?So make sure you tell them that, for the sake of your bum. I love Wikipedia BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Wikipedia is the infamous database of information that any Internet user can edit. Society has given the online encyclopedia reputation of misinformation and unreliability. Found at wikipedia.org, this free encyclopedia boasts 2,718, 815 articles for any user to edit. Despite all this, I love Wikipedia. Many professors tell me to ignore Wikipedia because it is unreliable and not a valid source for information. As I progress in college, I find more and more ways to use Wikipedia. It is time to embrace Wikipedia for the potential it has as a resource. It is a great place to find pictures and movie posters in high resolution. It is the best place tofindquick information about just about anything from spiders to restaurants. Anyone can edit the website, but that does not mean it is not monitored. For fun, I found the entry for my favorite sports team. I clicked to edit the page and spouted my theories on why they were the greatest team ever. Withinfiveminutes, my additions disappeared. Sure, Wikipedia should not be used as a source for a term paper, but it can provide a great deal of information to gain an understanding of the topic and has web links to other sites to find more clicking on the links that appear information. in the page. With nine clicks, I In addition, there are several was once able to move from the ways to have fun while learning. CSUSM page to the history of On the front page, users can read Pepsi Blue. snippets random articles and learn Wikipedia has been a positive something new. I sometimes lose influence on my life. It is time myself clicking on various links to embrace the site for the good and reading about random people things it does and the ease of findand places. The hyperlinks make ing information. it easy to jump from topic WIKIPEDIA to topic, unlike a traEnglish B*m ditional encycloThe Free Encyclopedia y 2 75 00 arte»* 1 0* pedia. 57 00 E* 5 0+ Deutsch Español Also, the Die freie Enzyklopädie La enciclopedia fibre 87 00 Akl 5 0+ r ö t ä 49 00 atc l s 3 0+ rí uo Wikipedia Français Polski game is an L 'encyclopédie libre Wolna encyklopedia 7»0+fts 500 «io c 52 00 hs« 7 0+ae intense, competitive way to Italiano Portugués L'enciclopedia libera Aentictapèdlalivre 44 0 0 atg « 9 0 +ri o have fun. The idea is to move PCM y KM C Nederiartds CBO6C£H3P 3Hymmne¿¡t&¡ De vrije encyclopedia from one topic to 33» c r i 5«+ an 540+ artìtoteis 100 an opposite one by only Image courtesy of Wikipedia C ALLING A LL W RITERS! - Earn elective credits Build a portfolio Get involved on campus Great for resume Increase networking opportunities Interested? Come to our weekly meeting Tuesdays at 5pm in Craven 3500 (by the elevator) or email csusmpride@gmail.com �Viewpoint THE PRIDE Tuesday, February 03, 2009 Classifieds C ' w\ o ^^ ^ ^ em e«\V ev $5,000 to $10,000 San Marcos Company looking for young women to donate eggs! Read what it takes at: https:// secure.extraconceptions.com/donor-faq.html S ign up at www.extraconceptions.com or call 760-798-2265 ° Wor«>e SSOq AS 1-2-3 1 . C H O O S E AD SIZE. 2 . C O M P L E T E ORDER FORM. h ttp ://www. t hecsusmpride.com/media/paper 1149/documents/e3z38128.pdf 3 . I N C R E A S E YOUR COMPANY E XPOSURE. ( Y O U R A D COULD BE HERE) CLASSIFIEDS DID YOU KNOW STUDENTS A ND FACULTY GET A DISCOUNT O N CLASSIFIED ADS? CONTACT KRISTINA LAWLER PRIDE_ADS@CSUSM.EDU (760)750-6099 FOR MORE INFORMATION 1/ (Xt\A cm* U / e ' l ) j p</6/'S^ 'Ï- • •+ co^ Of-t- @C^Vfh 3 5 * 0 ° �Focus Tuesday February 03, 2009 From HISTORY, page 1 color barriers in theatre and f ilm becoming the f irst to receive the 1963 Academy Award for Best Actor in for his part in Lilies of the Field. Poitier purposefully rejected racial stereotyping in Hollywood, making way for other black actors to Image courtesy ofLIFE develop successful careers of their own. Maya Angelou "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou is one of the foremost black female autobiogr apher s. Angelou made way for other female African-American writers. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings set new ground for the im Image courtesy ofLIFE marginalized voices A frican-Americans and women. Oprah Winfrey "Excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism." She was one of Obama's biggest supporters. Some would say that she brought in a lot of votes for him. Growing up they both had to deal with adversity to get to where they find themselves today. Time magazine says Obama shows, "the steady march of seemingly impossible accomplishments." Winfrey and Obama are two f igures that will forImagecourtesyofTV.com T H E P RIDE ever be a beacon of influence for Blacks many years to come. Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman "The air is the only place f ree from prejudices." Believe it or not Blacks in America are reaching new heights. Bessie Coleman, in 1921, became the first black female pilot and the first to hold an international pilot license. There is courageousness about someone who defies the laws of gravity or to come face to face with personal and cultural hardships. Nelson Mandela Image courtesy of "The greatest glory in wolfaviation.com living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Anti-apartheid activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and the first president of South Africa elected in a fully representative democratic election, Nelson Mandela serves as a universal figure of racial equality and peace. Bill Cosby "It isn't a matter of black is beautiful as much as it is white is not all that's his family. Bill Cosby displayed black family culture in a way that had never been done before. He became TV's favorite dad for the same reasons why Malia and Sasha probably feel about their dad. Martin Luther King Jr. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. History proved that if someone is a gifted orator then some serious things can get done. The audience is the one to capture. Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of his voice to blow dirt into the air about racial inequality. King led confidently and with the intention to implant words into the minds of those who dreamed for change and those who see it happening now. Image courtesy of moreintelligenlife beautiful" The face of the traditional American family changed dramatically since the Civil Rights era. Just as The Cosby Show helped revive NBC's ratings, they also gave a glimpse into the life of a black man and —e It Join us for an informational session at the University of St. Augustine s beautiful new California campus location to learn how you can become a physical or occupational therapist. We are also proud to announce the launch of two new program options at our new campus location. Image courtesy of CNN.com Image courtesy of ISSA • — *H Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) Master of Occupational Therapy Degree (MOT) New Program! Dual Degree Option (MOT/DPT) New Program! 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NORTH COUNTYTRANSIT DISTRICT GoNCTD.com -ff 5 11 �MM| — Student J||Aa^n^y^l- ' | i here at CSUSM and now trains all the neweomep J During 3iis sophomore year, li\png in the Graduating senior,10-Team University Village%partments dyector, field training com- (UVA), he was inspired to join munity service officer a nC Q-Team, a student run orgaresident advisor;. .For 5th year nization that coordinates new student, John Hall, it's a ll^ist student orientation: activities. a part of Ms daily life here at Now, Hall is an O-Team student CSLFSM. John graduates this director. p ring majoring in History with ; This past year, Hall decided to a minor in Social Science. He become a resident advisor (RA) tiopes to f urther his education at the UVA and is now disapby getting his Master's Degree pointed that it is almost ovif/He in Educational Leadership and will miSs being an RA because Student Affairs. of his "phenomenalresidents" i Hall has been a comniunity and the ability to meet and help Service officer for his five y ear^ so many p eople./ With a heavy academic load of 17 units, Hall i, ^ manages to keep up with meet- j ing for O-Team every Friday and the many responsibilities being an RA entails. Regard- less^Hall still finds time to have fu»?Hall does his best to hang o u| with friends and family whenever possible. During his ' free time, you might catch him on the; courts playing tennis, in his room playing his favorite video game, Supef Smash Brothers, or even just lounging around enjoying his favorite comic series, "Avengers" and "Thunderbolts." If anything, the L most frustrate Photo by Jaztnine Lira ing part about his dayiwould be iiot being able to do everything f h# enjoys..:" ^ ^ R f f * Hall shows monumental commitment to his work here at "Take a risk and get involved," Hall says. "If it doesn't work out, then there's always a way out." ^'I^^Sk College's' inherent stress and uncertainties have yet to faze Hall. "College is a time to figure dut who you are," Hall offers. "If you come in with Plan A and realize Plan B might work better, go for i t" Business closures' affect on C oug a rs Jobs are shriveling up across the Nation BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Senior Staff Writer Entire businesses are going under. Numerous companies are letting hundreds to thousands of employees go. The downward spiraling economy is not only hurting industries across the board but also career possibilities for students at California State University of San Marcos. Recently, Home Depot cut 7,000 jobs, Nextel cut 8,000 jobs, and Caterpillar cut over 20,000 jobs. Students' beloved Starbucks is also cutting some According to the Bureau of 6,000 jobs. Job losses primarily Labor Statistics, the fourth quaroccur below headquarter levels ter of 2008 brought the unemin most organizations. How- ployment rate up to 7.2 percent ever, the ever-worsening econ- meaning that roughly 11 million omy forces companies to fire citizens were jobless. headquarter employees as well. Statistics for the first quarter It seems that all jobs, regardless of 2009 will not be available of rank or importance, are sus- until the quarter is over. Howceptible to the current crisis. ever, since December, more "My dad recently lost his job. companies announced massive It has me worried. You never layoffs. The massive layoffs know when the ax is going to will most likely increase the fall, it could be the guy next to unemployment rate when actual you, or it could be you," said statistics become available in a Senior Business Major Bryan few months. Spangenberg. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the real Gross Domestic Product decreased by 3.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008. The current number is based on estimates. The actual GDP is set for release on February 27. The BEA states that the real GDP decreased mainly to a decline in exports, equipment, and software. In order for the United States to officially be in a recession, the real GDP must decrease two quarters in a row. A slumping GDP and a rising unemployment rate are all negative signs for Cougars. Current students must compete with those that were laid off, and even some who seek a second job for additional income. Future graduates might experience difficulty in finding career opportunities. "I lost a lot of money in my stocks, around 3,000 to 4,000 dollars. It was supposed to be money for my graduate school tuition. Also, my company recently reduced everyone's pay by 20 percent until April. Honestly, I feel helpless," said Senior Business Major Kyle McClellan. dents from Paloma Elementary School come and study fractions. DuPont believes that the math lab's real goal is to refine students' basic math skills. "They learn terminology, mixed numbers, improper fractions, and how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide," says DuPont. "The big thing," DuPont believes, "is they get excited about college." The math lab is open Monday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments are necessary. If there are any questions, however, students may call the center at (760) 750-4101. Math L ab a dds up BY GABI MARTINEZ Pride Staff Writer Though there are students that do not utilize the math lab, DuPont has hope that things will turn for the Numbers, equations, and formu- better. She believes thatthisyearthey las are known causes of headaches will receive well over 10,000 hits. for students. The Math Lab is here "Our counts for the fall were just to make them go away. Located in over 6,500," says DuPont With 20 Kellogg Library 1109, the Math tutors on staff and four receptionists Lab offers tutoring services in all there will always be someone ready B4 requirements and GEM100. to assist. Director of the Math Center Although, the option is out Maureen DuPont understands the there to get a private tutor, DuPont stereotypes the math lab carries. advises that the math lab offers "Some people have a perception guaranteed reliability warning that either it's only for the people that a private tutor may not have that are really dumb [or] only the the qualifications that a tutor from smart people hang out here, and the lab has. DuPont explains that it's actually everything across the the College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certifies board," says DuPont. learning centers. "We all are certified centers, so we are allowed to in turn certify our tutors," says DuPont. No tutors may work unless they are certified first. This includes a minimum of 10 hours of training per semester. The math lab does not restrict its services to only getting help in person, help is also available online. Students can e-mail their questions to emath@csusm.edu for help. In the event of transportation or childcare issues, the center advises students to call in. DuPont, along with the rest of the center, are also reaching out to students outside CSUSM. Every other Friday, stu- to CSUSM mainly due to some of the extreme activities it conducts," said James Stanfield, Students can get proactive the current president of Army Cougars. "We conduct a wide with Army Cougars Army Cougars is an exclusive range of activities, such as land club at CSUSM that features rec- navigation, self-defense classes, reational activities for the brave first aid, rock climbing, and confidence courses, and the Army and the bold. Army Cougars is a club cen- Cougars do unwind by hosting tered on some of the most adven- parties and other outings," Stanturous U.S Army activities made field continued. Though Army Cougars is for students to enjoy. Rappelling off buildings, martial arts and based on U.S Army activities, it camping are some of the many has no direct connection to the activities that Army Cougars military. Students participating in activities or becoming memtake part in. "The Army Cougars is unique bers of the club have no obli- gation to join the military, nor is there any recruiting at any events that Army Cougars is involved with Army Cougars was founded in the fall of 2008 and currently has about ten members. According to the Army Cougar's website, every activity is conducted in a stimulating and fun atmosphere. Instructors, that are experts in their respective fields, are provided for activities and have real life experience. Sometimes even members of the military participate by helping to demonstrate certain activities. "There are no skills or prior Photo by Gabi Martinez Club spotlight: Army Cougars BY SANDRA CHALMERS Senior Staff Writer knowledge needed to partici- Leukemia & Lymphoma Socipate in the activities. There will ety, that offers marathons and be instructions given prior to various other physical activities all activities in order to ensure to benefit blood cancer research. safety, understanding, and fun," Students who are interested in said Stanfield. joining Army Cougars or look"Another feature that may be ing for more information about distinct to Army Cougars is that the club, can visit the Army Couthe majority of the activities are gars website at www.armycoufree to members. We pay for gars.com or can contact James most of our activities through Stanfield by e-mail, stanf005@ our fundraising events," he con- csusm.edu. tinued. "If a student was to join the Army Cougars is also in the Army Cougars then he or she process of getting involved with should expect to develop conTeam in Training, one of the larg- fidence in him or herself, make est sports training programs that friends, and to have fun," said works in conjunction with the Stanfield. �Tuesday, February 03, 2 009 Faces & Places T H E P RIDE RecycleMania 2 009 Campus wide event garners strength BY JAMES SEBRING Pride Staff Writer CSUSM is positively influencing the community and the environment by participating in Recyclemania. Recyclemania is a nation wide competition between over 500 colleges and universities for the national Recycling and Waste diversion title. CSUSM proudly continues to hold the title it first obtained in 2005. "We got a random e-mail asking if we wanted to join. We didn't know what it was but thought, 'what the heck, let's give it a t ry!'" said Carl Hanson, Department Manager of Custodial Services at CSUSM. "At that point, there were only 43 colleges and universities competing. We won it hands down from start to finish. It astounded us." Recyclemania began in 2001 as a small competition between two Ohio colleges. It contin- ued to spread and gain popularity. This year, Recyclemania includes about 510 colleges and universities. Hanson urges everyone to keep on recycling. Contributions may include plastic bottles number 1-7, cans, glass bottles and jars, cardboard, paper, and pre and post consumer food. The competition runs from January 18 through March 28. Recyclemania consists of different subcategories: gross weight, per capita, and recycle percentage of total refuse. Hanson believes that CSUSM's secret success is due in part to the already established social climate in regards to recycling, adding that, "we didn't have to create something new or try to change attitudes." Carl also offers credit to the cafeteria personnel and the Foundation for the job they do at the beginning of the waste stream. It begins with choosing packaging materials. Years ago, the choice material was Styro- year. foam, which cannot be recycled. • "They have been very enthuRegardless of the downstream siastic and we look forward to effort, if the start is wrong, their contributions," Hanson the end product will ultimately said, adding that Faculty Services Director Ed Johnson also fail. Hanson acknowledges Brian deserved credit for his interDawson and the University Vil- est and steadfast support in the lage Apartments as they join waste diversion efforts throughin the competition for the first out the year. CSUSM's Risk Management and Safety department is sponsoring its first Electronic Waste Recycling event on Feb 7, 2009. They are extending the opportunity to CSUSM staff and students, and to the local community. It is a chance to get rid of a wide spectrum of electronic Photo by James Sebring equipment like computers, monitors, phones, faxes, printer/ copiers, TV's, keyboards and stereos. The Electronic Waste Recycling event will take place in Parking Lot B. For more information on the event, visit www.csusm.edu/rms or call (760) 750-4502. Image courtesy of CSUSM.edu H eroes BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer This may seem like a departure from life as an RA, but the maintenance crew does more Every August, the incom- to help to the community and ing RA's go through a rigorous us than I could ever imagine. training. These weeks prepare Though I can speak highly of us for just about every situa- every staff member who works tion and crisis we may face. Yet, in the office, the maintenance there are a few things beyond my crew deserves much praise. grasp. In these moments, I know They work extraordinarily hard I can count on the hard working to ensure the facilities appear nice and working. maintenance staff of UVA. I appreciate all the ways that they better the community. They bailed me out of situations including flooding sinks, clogged toilets, and broken beds. I would not be able to do my job without the help from these extraordinary men. Any RA can list off many more examples of how the maintenance people came to his/her assistance in a dire situation. Even in simple situations, such as going to check a fire alarm or replace a light bulb, it is reassuring to know I can count on them. Recently, while still completing their daily task, the maintenance crew worked with an outside crew and put in a fountain. The new fountain is beautiful and will be a pleasant sight for anyone who walks by the UVA. Everyone responsible for com- pleting this installation deserves praise. As an RA, I am ready to handle parties, emotional breakdowns, and roommate conflict. Yet, I cannot fix some things. They make my job easier when something goes wrong and a resident needs my help. That is why I must give all thanks to the friendly and hardworking maintenance staff. UniversityVoice Photos by Gabi Martinez ¿¡Pride Staff Wrîtër What does Black History Month mean to you? "Black History month, big meaning. It's hope because a lot of things that were* not possible in the past have now been accomplished." "Bring awareness about what it means to be an African American intiieUnited States now. How far they've come." "It's a really good thing, everyone coming together, not being segregated anymore." "Its a big step in the world today, it's not right to me that anyone should be demoted in status, and it's nice to see that people are being recognized for doing right in the World. ^ Domi Woung 2009 H H Afyssa Guzman 2010 Samantha Sallis 2011 Kylan Aburto-Pratt 2010 Ì 3 "Black History month, recognition ofMLK, it represents everything going onrightnow, specially with Obama becoming President. We are moving forward, it's a time to reflect on past events." Jamie Ries SiiliÄ"' « B l �C ongressional internship Panetto Institute bids capital experience BY DIANA VALDIVIA Pride Staff Writer sity intern in the heart and soul of U.S. government, Washington, D.C. The Leon and Sylvia Panetta The highly respected ConInstitute for Public Policy Con- gressional Internship Program gressional Internship Program offered in the fall semester offers a once in a lifetime oppor- consists of a two-week traintunity. One student from each ing at California State UniverCSU campus and two additional sity, Monterey Bay where the students from Dominican Uni- Panetta Institute is located. Folversity and Santa Clara Univer- lowing the training, interns go to Washington, D.C. for two and a half months and experience the legislative process firsthand, among other things. The program places each intern with members of Congress who represent California. The application process has several requirements. Students interested in applying must be a junior or senior with a 3.00 GPA or above. Other requirements include a letter of application, a school transcript, and at least two letters of recPhoto courtesy Jenny McDonald ommendation from fac- ulty. After students apply, there is an interview process where CSUSM's committee headed by Erika Kirst, Coordinator of Greek Life and Leadership Programs, interviews applicants to select one student to represent the campus in Washington. There are many benefits from this program. "It is an honor to be part of it because it is unique, only one student is selected from each campus," said Kirst. Another great benefit is that the program pays for the interns' expenses such as housing and air travel. Interns also receive stipends to cover other expenses. "I encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity," Kirst added. Among other benefits, interns can earn up to 20 units during the semester. Last semester, junior Jennifer McDonald was the student representative for CSUSM. McDonald emphasizes that student applicants do not necessarily have to be a specific major. Photo courtesy Jenny McDonald "It is something really beneficial for anyone who wants to work in government, policy, or the media. It is a one of kind opportunity," McDonald said. The Congressional Internship Program is an excellent opportunity to build connections in Washington, D.C. McDonald's internship included many unique experiences such as going to the White House and Congressional hearings. "I got to meet people who write our laws, who have been influential for the past 30 # years," said McDonald. One of McDonald's most mem- orable moments was when, President Bush's Chief of Staff, Joshua Bolten, talked to other interns and her for almost an hour and took questions from them. Another highlight of her experience was to be in Washington, D.C. when historical events such as the 2008 election and the financial bailout occurred. For information about this program visit Panetta Institute's website at http://www.panettainstitute.org/. Look out for more information on the application process mid-February in the Student Life and Leadership office located in Craven 3400. A SI offers a n alternative for S pring Break BY MATT LEWIS Pride Staff Writer however, believes that it work should be. i, Gallegos has worked with AssoSpring Break means many ciated Students Incorporated (ASI) things to college students. It means on campus for the past six years hanging out with friends, vaca- to put on alternative spring break tions, drinking, recreation, travel, trips for student volunteers to go or some combination of these. to places like San Francisco, OakVolunteer work isn't something land, and New Orleans. that immediately springs to most "This trip is an alternative students' minds when a vacation spring break on two levels," said comes around. Sara Gallegos, Gallegos. "First, we offer community service and a chance to do something constructive. Also, these trips are substanceabuse free, for people who would rather not do that sort of thing." Thi Photo by Sara Gallegos year, two staff members, Roger D'andreas and Jennie Goldman, along with fen CSUSM students travel to Cleveland, Ohio to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. They will work on the deconstruction of older properties to make way for new ones, and refurbish older houses for new occupants to move into. "It's a whole other level of volunteering," says Jamie Inarda, a CSUSM senior who went on the trip to New Orleans last year. "It's a great way to have fun, make friends, and do something good for a community in need." Another CSUSM student, Kyle Gregory, also attests to the program's benefits. "You get a lot more out of it than you would out of a traditional spring break. It's a fun experience and gives you a sense of accomplishment as well," Gregory said. While the program seems more work oriented than a usual vacation, they make time to have fun as well. This year, in addition to volunteering, the group will take time to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and watch a Cleveland Cavaliers game. Typically, there are only ten spots available for students to go, and the sign up time is during the fall semester. Though it is too late to sign up for this year's alternative spring break, returning students can still sign up for next year during fall of2009. Photo by Sara Gallegos If you do not have plans for Spring Break 2010, alternative spring break may be an option. It may not seem as fun as a self-indulgent weekend, but it is an opportunity to help others in need. For further information on the Alternative Spring Break program, visit the ASI website at www2.csusm.edu/ asi/cab/asb.html or contact Sara * Gallegos at sgallego@csusm.edu. F R E E A nonymous H I V Testing rl H HIV testing is offered on the 1st Wednesdays of the month at SHCS. Testing includes pre-test and post-test counseling. There are no needles or blood draws. Results in 20 minutes. g t be BGMO a o e wc o m e m oreinvolved - at C SUSM? O n s The 2009 Leadership Retreat is hereforyou! W 4 Free weekend, February 27-March 1,2009 y in Ramona. February 4th March 4th April 1st May 6 th Citóí the Leap lr»to Leadership frik. tf&OOPM tobtexmdPü ran Want to run for a position on the ASI Board of Directors? Applications available starting Monday, February 9th. Pick one up in ASI, SLL, Dean of Students, The Clarke and UVA S HCS ( 760) 7 50-4915 Web: www.csusm.edu/shcs Blog: csusmhealth.wordpress.com 1:15 PM -4:00 PM Walk in only. First come, first served. �8 Tuesday, February 03, 2009 FOC6S & • _ _ _ _ _ Campus v iew: C SUSM through the c amera lense Photos by Ben Roffee i sm I fSS®® i f * -«M-: » mm sexually active? pregnant? been tested? explore your choices... discover your options... m we're here to help! ifídeniía!ún medical personnel and counselors sensitive to your needs and busy schedule are on hand to empower you in your decision making. 2nd ave call or walk-in 24/7 hotline 760.741.9796 257 east second avenue, escondido, ca www.awc-ca.com does riot provide abortion or abortion referrals The unique architecture of the campus and its position on a hill make CSUSM a budding photographer's paradise �Arts & Entertainment THE PRIDE Tuesday, February 03, 2009 f He's Just Not That Into You A re y ou the exception or the rule? BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Editor-In-Cheif Girls, how many times have people told you that you are wasting your time with the guy you always have to call or the one who only wants to see you when he's drunk? How often do you listen? How often do you sit around with your girlfriends analyzing and psychoanalyzing his every word and move?18® Maybe the answer to all your troubles is simple. Maybe, he's just not that into you. , The best seller-made-into-movie formula seems the best way nowadays to increase readership. The Boston Herald claims the book "could save a generation of women who would be wasting their lives waiting by the phone." "Sex and the City"firstcoined the phrase that inspired the book title. In fact, authors Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo worked as writers on the popular show. The countless conversations that took place in the "Sex and the City" writing room inspired this self-help book foj: womeri; Written from the advice of a man, "HJNTIY" "matterof-fact"-ly evaluates the classical scenarios most women go through in the dating world. With chapters entitled "He's Just Not That Into You If He's Not Asking You Out" and "He's Just Not That Into You If He's Disappeared On You," Behrendt promotes a bit of tough love to readers while Tuccillo acts as the voice of understanding, often relaying the "easier said than done" mentality most women may encounter while reading. Though Tuccillo experienced many of the scenarios presented in the book, she ultimately sides with Behrendt's verdict on the matter, citing her failed success rate as proof. At the end of each chapter, Behrendt backs up his advice with statistics. In the chapter entitled "He's Just Not That Into You If He's Not Dating You," Behrendt discredits the excuse that men are afraid of intimacy stating, "100% of guys polled said 'a fear of intimacy' has never stopped W ord(s ) Qwertyuiop /ml U sually t h e t op l ike o f a k eyboard, q wer- them from getting into a relationship." One guy quoted even said, "That's just what we say to girls when we're just not that into them " J? Though the book may come off a bit harsh, it has the best intentions. It offers women the opportunity to have control over their dating life by setting themselves to a new standard. By adopting the principle, "he's just not that into you," women can spare themselves the tears and heartache and take comfort in knowing how to identify the right guy when he comes along. The book motivates women to consider themselves the rule and not the exception when dating. We've all heard the story about the girl who pursued the guy and they ended up living happily ever after or the one where the guy treated the girl he was sleeping with awful for a few years and then one day he realized he loved her. "HJNTIY" commands women to erase these stories from their memory reminding women that they are exceptional but not the exception. Any woman out linflge there stands to benefit from reading the book. Whether you are single, in a relationship, or even married, pick it up and give it a shot. The 150 plus pages are an easy read and even if you yourself are blissfully content with your love life, chances are you hiave a friend out there who could benefit from these words of wisdom. Disneyfication T he a ct \ of t aming t he w o r l d /n. / to m a k e it a ll s a f e , c l e a n , a n d c o m p l e t e l y s imilar t o a t heme park. To r emove . the s harp e dges a nd darkness t hat i s l i f e . tyuiop w as t he first w ord e ver s end i n a n e mail. Presponse Nillionare /n./ To I r espond / to /n./ a question before i t i s f inished, o ften c o n f u s i n g P e r s o n w i t h o u t a ny rrjoney o f t heir o wn, t he asker. Gouranga /n./ A w ord t hat i s u sed b y H are C rishna Courtesy of urbandictionary.com m e a n i n g b e h appy! FREE CSUSM SEMINAR: UPCOMING C A R E E R CENTER EVENTS E FFECTIVE I NTERVIEWING Thursday, February 5,2009 @ Noon in Craven Hall 1400 P R E S E N T E D B Y! SeaWorld. M ADVENTURE P ARKS C H O O S I N G A M AJOR T HAT F I T S Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ Noon in Craven Hall 1400 individuals with disabpes, who would tfcstoattend this event, please contact Brertda Dumas at (760) 750-4901 regaining any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreter» and alternativeformatmaterials notify the event sponsor at least seven wortung days in advance. Every reasonable effort wi8 be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner T O R EGISTER, G O TO: WWW.CSUSM.EDU/CAREERS/ CAREERopportunities.endless. C A L S TATE S A N M ARCOS C AREER C ENTER C RAVEN H ALL 1 4 0 0 760-7504900 monks / / / / UNIVERSITY WRITING FOR MULTI-LANGUAGE STUDENTS Speak a foreign language at home? Want to improve your written English? Can commit to meeting 1 x wk for 8 wks? Interested in a FREE SEMINAR? APPLY BY FEB 11! Visit UH240 or www.csusm.edu/llc for more info & application. �10 Arts & Entertainment Juesdaj^efcw T H E P RIDE V agina Monologues BY EBONI HARVEY Pride Staff Writer The drink everyone loves: Yoo-hoo Double Fudge, and Lite Chocolate flavors. Matthew Perry made the drink even more popular during the ten Natale Olivieri began seasons of "Friends," producing Yoo-hoo in which he played in the 1920s. Olivieri the kind hearted, originally used the goofy Chandler Bing. Yoo-hoo name for his fruit flavored drinks. Avid fans of the He wanted to produce a choco- show knew from behind late drink that would not spoil the scenes footage that as fast as chocolate milk. After a the white refrigerator in little research, he discovered that Monica Geller's aparthe could create a longer lasting ment, played by Courchocolate flavored drink. He also teney Cox Arquette, accomplished his goals without was actually plugged using preservatives -- something in and used. The the Yoo-hioo brands boasts still stored their favortoday. ite drinks. Often times, Matthew The Yoo-hoo brand switched Perry could be ownership throughout the years. Currently, Cadbury Schweppes seen in different owns the label. The drink is scenes drinking found at most gas stations and his favorite drink, mini-marts ranging from $2-3 a Yoo-hoo. After a ravishfor a 15.5fluidounce glass bottle. The beverage is 99% fat free, ing shake up, the 99% caffeine free, and features Yoo-hoo pours seven vitamins and minerals. rich and" creamy, The regular Yoo-hoo Chocolate despite the fact can also be found in Strawberry, that there is ¿10 BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Senior Staff Writer How many vaginas have you met? The answer will differ from man to woman, young to the old, right? Did these vaginas talk to you? What did they say? Eve Ensler would agree that vaginas do indeed talk and they have a lot to say. Well who the hell is Eve Ensler? Her vagina would say that she is many things: a playwright, a feminist, an anti-violence activist, and a vagina advocate. Ensler began writing monologues based on the interviews of nearly 200 women about various topics such as sex, orgasms, and female mutilation centered on what Oprah Winfrey calls the "Va-jay jay." The Vagina Monologues were first shown off-Broadway in 1996 but since its debut, it gained popularity, gaining vagina-friendly fans across the nation. Oh, and yes there are some international vagina advocate proponents as well. After seeing one performance the vagina will no longer be taboo. For Ensler, the vagina is something to be celebrated, cherished, and adored; it should be free from violence and injus- cream in the actual ingredients. A milk chocolate brown radiates from the glass. Wafts of chocolate bliss fill the surrounding air. The liquid enters the mouth and gingerly scrubs the tongue and taste buds. Small sips turn into large gulps, eventually resulting in an empty Yoo-hoo glass bottle. After purchasing all of those pricey textbooks, stroll to the nearest gas station and grab a delicious glass bottle of Yoohoo. Salute! BURRITOS 100'/. OFF! THATS RIGHT, Show your Cal State University San Marcos I.D. on Wednesday, February 4th, 7 PM - 10 PM at the Escondido Chipotle and we'll give you a FREE G OURMET B URRITO or B OWL. Chipotle. | AUTO PARKWAY MEXICAN GRILL & VALLEY PARKWAY tices. Every vagina has a story to be told and the stories behind these entertaining, tearful, hilarious, and educational monologues tell all females where her empowerment lies—in between her legs. Ensler's coochie-snorcher discourse has been performed at many campus universities. ASI Women's center is excited to present another year of the Vagina Monologues just in case you ever wondered anything about the vaginafromFebruary 20th and 21st. There is Vagina Fest before the show with tables and crafts at 6 p.m.The shows are at 7 p.m. located in ARTS 240. Tickets are available for sale in the ASI Business Office, FCB 103. $10 for students, staff, and faculty and $15 for the community. V ASlNA MONOLOGUES J jrn im» �T H E P RIDE Arts & Entertain meni' Tuesday, February 03, 2009 1 1 The Chris S haw b rain: A mosaic of randomness BY CHRIS SHAW in NBA basketball? Pride Staff Writer Although my opinion is comLike many people, I experi- pletely biased, I would declare ence showers of random thoughts the Lakers as the best team in throughout the day. Here is some basketball. They have one of the best winning percentages in the insight into my daily mind. league, as well as the best basketball player on the planet with The Food Battle Why I like Turkey Bacon more Kobe Bryant. Hyped Lebron James may be considered the best than regular bacon (pork). 1. Turkey bacon tastes better by star-gazed fans and I underand pleases my taste buds with stand how Lebron fans feel. I do not deny that I yell out "ooohh" savory turkey sass. 2. Turkey bacon is less fatten- in self-pleasing shock whenever ing. Regular bacon tends to drip he smashes a dunk in midair, grease over the sports section of like a preying mantis of Jordan my morning newspaper. version 2.0. But Kobe makes me 3. My mom cooks Turkey jump up and down like a Nickelbacon for me. She adds the odeon boy in the last seconds of secret ingredient that makes all a down-to-the-wire game. Some food taste better. What is the analysts may claim that Lebron secret ingredient? Love. is the best because of his explosive offensive ability, but the Sports Talk most reliable and versatile basWhat is the current best team ketball player is Kobe Bryant. BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer In tough economic times, Hollywood can count on this weekend for a big haul. This week's line-up features several big name films that will compete for the top box office spot. All the films have potential to be very good and bad. It is just a matter of how far they are willing to go on that spectrum. 0 First on the list is a pair « that I expect to find in the \ Razzies nominations next ^ year. For some reason, Hollywood is still willing to give the Wayne's Brothers money to make movies They have titled their latest abomination "Dance Flick." This genre of lame parodies spawned by "Scary Movie" and continued by the Wayne's Brothers and others such as Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer needs to go away. It makes me sick to see these unoriginal films referencing and exploiting other movies. I will not subject myself to this weak parody of dance movies, and I urge you to do the same. Another waste of money coming out this week is "The Pink Panther 2." Steve Martin returns in this sequel to a remake. Hollywood should not have made thefirstSteve Martin "Pink Panther." The originals are brilliant. The only way movies like "Dance Flick" and "Pink Panther 2" will stop being made is if people stop going to see them. If you're taking chil- Image courtesy of Focus Features The Lakers beat the Cavaliers and the Celtics at home and have proven themselves superior to these giant teams in head-to head matchups. The Lakers beat the Cavaliers despite Kobe dislocating his finger. They play well despite a string of injuries, and continue to improve their skills (although they need a stronger defense with reliable defensive/offensive rebounding). The Celtic romping of the Lakers in last year's championship series left an indelible sting on Laker morale. Despite last year's loss and obsessive cheers of "Beat LA," the Lakers have assembled an all-star cast of players. Let us rejoice in the fact that our local Lakers team features an impressive bunch of collective talent. A mind-boggling array of talent the NBA has not seen in years, well, at dren to the cinema this weekend, skip Panther 2" and go for "Coraline." Henry Selick directs this stop motion animatedfilm.Selick produced a few stop motion gems including "The Nightmare before Christmas" and "James and the Giant Peach." Dakota Fanning stars in "Coraline," providing the voice for the main character. The story comes from Neil Gaiman's best selling novella of the same name. It follows Coraline, a young girl who finds a secret door into an alternate reality where fantasy and adventure ensue. I hope that this will be more like Selick's other stop motion films rather than his other movie, "Monkeybone." Dakota Fanning also stars in the slick action film "Push." She least not from the Lakers. * My opinion is biased and does not reflect the views of the NBA. Do not blame me if the Lakers perform poorly. Quality of performance is subject to change. I am in the process of creating my own original episode of NBC's hit television series, THE OFFICE. The Mouse Trap, Episode #78? scene 32? Setting: Michael Scott's office room. Michael talks to the interview camera, alone in his office. Michael Scott - At the end of our Christmas parties on Friday I always leave a pair of cookies and milk out on the front desk for Santa, as I am the last to leave. On that following Monday, I rush to the office to see if Santa ate the cookies and drank the milk. Every time I come back, the cookies are always gone, but the milk is still there. Maybe Santa is lactose-intolerant. According to my experience, Santa is lactose-intolerant, which confuses me, because I always wondered how Santa got to be so fat. Side note: for those of you not acquainted with the Office, Michael Scott is not exactly the smartest person in the world. Great quotes: "If you must drink and drive, drink Pepsi." 4 bumper sticker seen while driving in Oceanside. What Chargers fans should have written on their signs before the playoff game: "Winners never steal, and Steelers never win" - Ashley Quibilan "Break dance, not hearts" Oceanside bumper sticker Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures plays a girl with unique powers That into You," which I expect alongside Chris Evans. "Push" to be on top of the box office this appears to be a hybrid of super- weekend. This romantic comedy hero and action films. Evans arrives conveniently in time for stars as a young man with tele- St. Valentine's Day. It boasts kinetic psychic powers. He must an all-star cast including Jennibattle the government organiza- fer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Justin tion attempting to use him as a Long, Drew Barrymore, and many more. weapon. It definitely falls under the As far as action films go, I category of date movie. Though expect "Push" to be a nice piece of entertaining fluff. It will not be the title suggests unhappy relaa revolutionaryfilm,but the trailer tionships, no movie released this leads me to believe it will be fun close to St. Valentine's Day would to watch. I expect it will not be as follow the same path as a film good as "Wanted," but not as bad such as "The Break-Up." Those who deserve it will get a happy as "Jumper." Lastly, there is "He's Just Not conclusion. Image courtesy ofNew Line Cinema �12 Tuesday, February 03, 2 009 Arts & Entertainment Artist Showcase Pauline Benitez BY KEVIN^HATH&M Pride | ® f Writer l| ipName: Pauline Benitez ijClass Standing: Sophomore | Mljor: P r^pirsin^' Minor: Art Pauline Benitez is atalented artist1 As we sat to discusfner insjfirations both iii life and art, I couldn't help but gptice her inherent"reservatioi^Pauline i$ a modest artist with unique insight and a ^ ^ ^ s tyle Photos courtesy of Pauline Benitez grounded in fantasy. She draws inspiration from music and has an appreciation for interna/ tional souriSs. Pauline! has pn, aesthetic taste that is both vivacioti|§| "yePt'itoovatiye. :;;AJ|||augh she ;; i#Slft spokel|P Pauline • ttows; her crealions to speak on t hrown. As an avid fan I will not dilute the magic behind her artistry wi%my own words and let the art communicattforitself Artistic Iri&est^f Ehotography, Painting, Drawing •Inspiration: Music | j j Jm Favorite Musicians: ^SPl Norwegian musician Sondre Lerche's Jazzy Pop stylr'-' The British pop melodies of the^Kooks^l^^P^p1^' I The French pop sounds of Yelle m I I; Favorite Quote: "You are not boring or vain or simple or mean. You're colorful, complex, and have a beauty that's all your own and for the record, you are infinitely nicer than they give you credit forM T H E P RIDE Fashion Forward ments. The silhouette is exaggerated; the garments elongate and overemphasize the contours of the body, both male Retro Romance Spring 2009 is a season and female. Thefloralinspiration grounded in the romantic aes- is also reflected in the silhouette thetic. The key elements revolve through volume. The fabrics are around nature, drama and indi- layered and drape dramatically viduality. The color palette is yet delicately like petals. This is very French: it's all about soft a style immersed in romanticism subtle neutrals. Everything and fantasy. is relatively muted; the colors Artistic Architecture are very soft and have a sun The inspiration here is postbleached look. Nature is modern architecture, a fusion expressed through a resurof old and new to synthesize gence of the floral print. something very exciting and The prints will be fresh. The style is very conless abstracted then temporary, with an emphathose seen in recent sis on clean and crisp lines. years and are scaled At first glance the aessmaller to achieve thetic is very minimalsubtle elegance. ist, but since the look Drama is achieved depends on one or through fabric and two choice items, a lot texture combinaof design is poured into tions. Fabric choice each garment. The color is key in achieving palette is very nostalgic. a romantic look. The inspiration is the late There is a move80s and early 90s, It's ment towards all about big, bright and soft, luxurious bold color choices. Preand lightweight A pare to see fire engine reds fabrics. Since again! The new comes from everything is v ery bold and strong, almost architecneutral, the interest lies in the tural accents on garments such as playful proportions of the gar- metallic piping and brass embelBY KEVIN CHATHAM Pride Staff Writer lishments. The old comes from purposeful grooming. Styling your hair in a manner that evokes old Hollywood glamour achieves a feeling of timeless elegance. New Military Cool This trend celebrates the fusion of masculine army surplus gear with the subtle femininity of soft, unstructured knitwear. By combining rugged elements such as army jackets, with soft unstructured knits such as henleys and polos, the look creates a romantic but utilitarian aesthetic. The trick is to combine relaxed fabrics like knitted cottons and washed out jeans with strong military influenced outwear to create a soft, yet deconstructed look. It is all about b a 1 a n c e, h ybridingt soft fabrics; with hints of masculine accessories and jackets to create a distinctly postmodern aesthetic. Latina Dance Project BY CONSUELO MARTINEZ Pride Staff Writer Students will have the opportunity to participate and learn about the hybrid work of the Latina Dance Project. The Latina Dance Project is a group of four women who bring their unique cultural and social perspectives of Latina life in the United States. The 3-day residency of the piece ""Coyolxauhqui Remembers," will take place at Cal State San Marcos with their f irst event a lecture/demonstration on February 4, 7 p.m. in ARTS 111. "Coyolxauhqui Remembers," a modern tale of Coyolxauhqui, the Aztec moon goddess, "is retold through four stories of victimization, feminization, objectification/dismemberment which are brought together in the myth of the moon goddess," according to the program description. The f irst event at CSUSM will be a performance and lecture where attendees will get a preview of the f ull performance to take place at MiraCosta College on February 6. Marilyn Huerta, the Arts and Lectures Coordinator at CSUSM, says the event at CSUSM is f ree to students and the community and all are welcome to attend. Dr. Arcela Nunez-Alvarez of the National Latino Research Center says, "It is important to support cultural events like the Latina Dance Project because they reinforce the need to recognize our cultural traditions and also remind us how culture is constantly changing. Hosting the project in North County will provide an opportunity to share culture and can serve as a vehicle to bring us together." The visit from the Latina Dance Project is presented by the North County Higher Vital Information IN Frozen Treats Pinkberry LATINA LLCTJSE M MMFMMO'T} WoF 3 4*7« F E s- E RE CM. S-*RE S « W.SCOS ' *»* IFI• Mse 8 8 atr T^rs.FEB5S7« F E RE PERFORMANCE FRÌ • FEB 6 - 8 » $12 Image courtesy of CSUSM Arts & Lectures Series Cougar kitchen M ojo Chicken 5 MN. AGO Golden Spoon Education Alliance (NCHEA) and is sponsored by the National Latino Research Center, Cal State San Marcos A rts and Lectures Department, Palomar College and MiraCosta College. For more information, please visit http://www. latinadanceproject. com/ or call the CSUSM A rts and Lecture Department at (760) 7504366. Coyolxauhqui ReMembers OUT Cold Stone De-stressors Sex (or a combo of all three in no paricular order) Yoga Smoking Bottled water SmartWater Fiji Dasani (if it was ever in) Dogs Shelter dogs (thank you Orlando Bloom) Hybrid dogs (ie: Puggle) Teacup dogs (thank you Paris Hilton) Celebrity babies Miley Cyrus Suri Cruise Britney's kids (we dont know their names...) BY JAZMINE LIRA Pride Staff Writer In a bowl place all these ingredients together, then whisk it so it is properly mixed up. 154 cup olive oil 18 limes 1 cup orange juice Va cup fresh chopped cilantro 18 cloves of garlic (thinly minced) 1 lA tbsp. dried oregano 1 tbsp. ground cumin % tbsp. salt Vi tbsp. ground black pepper You want to boil your chicken, then in a zip lock bag place your chicken and Mojo mix, and leave it to marinate overnight in the fridge. 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XXI NO. 5 G raduating seniors face uncertain future Diminished job market a nd dwindling economy force students to weigh their options post graduation BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Editor-in-Chief have a support system for their transition into to their steady the workforce through the Career Center increase in sales located in Craven 1400. The Career Center throughout the College graduation should be met with feel- offers workshops geared to assist students in economic crisis. ings of relief, joy, excitement, and accomplish- resume writing, interview preparation, and job Kohl's also plans ment. For the Class of2009, however, this right searches. On February 26, the Career Center is to expand and take ofpassage and entrance into the real woiid will offering its Extreme Makeover Resume Edition over some of the bring about more than the typical nervous but- workshop. Students can sign up in advance for closed Mervyn's terflies. a 20-minute time slot with a corporate recruiter locations. The Like it or not, 2008 involved everyone in toreviewtheirresumesandreceivefeedback. FBI and IRS are the economic crisis. With gas prices surging Additionally, the Career Center offers a 24 hiring to fill vacanbeyond fathomable levels and familiar busi- hourresumecritiquing service in which stu- cies in positions nesses like Mervyn's shutting its doors by the dents can submit their resumes through e-mail due to retirement year's end, it is sa%to say that anyone leav- at caj[eers@csusm.edu or by dropping off a and terminaing their home was aware enough to recog- hardcopy at Craven 1400 and will have it back tions. Geico, Wells nize the toll the teetering economy had on our within 24 hours with critique. FargQ, and Jbiaval neighbors and th^bdfintry as a whole. Down Director of the Career Center, Ron Gaschler Supply Command the street, afamilyjust foreclosed their home. stresses the importance for students to capital- are other options Johnny Capjno's* off San Marcos Boulevard iz#on the opportunities offered at the Career tegaschler mentions ^ closed one l ay to the surprise and dismay of Center. as^job opportunieven its own fmpkw^es. "Every day we hear the "gloom and doom ties. Though tfie ci&SStfSnic came'and went, the newsliSout massive layoffs causinj||gsumpharshrealityis that things will lil^lyget wo||e tions by most that there are no jobs ufSpply are Jptions out before they get better. The state ofi the nation for," says Gaschler "While it is competitive, PBEre % - kudents may in feet be worse than it was before the f and theregare less openings now, there arc e a^-to Slier the elec^pn, but the consensus stipe s hiiM^Bn ^openings, but students need to prepare to com—ilfpfeferce „ post pani^to patience, ki a "New Y c^ Times" artiin a tough market. They also need tcrto ^ a d y ^ t f . pflfefl cle, polls showed that while t Mr r e s e a t jjf where and what openings arc niBSpr ra apnlW| am pptimistic iWut dib next four years, most avaS^fe, They a t e need tojpealize t M while ¿cant? a competing bdieved lqat the country would remain in Ife | fHyifiy have to take a les|g|an desired posi- for t he^H^%ill ixession fo%t least two^bre years, mm. tionimow, it is stijiieipingrj jem develop pro- be greater' tha^jf Image courtesy of Conne^^^gion0School District I California Its qwi^predica^fct as f^KSS^uid add^lffeir pgigne." . 8 in p ie pasr says ||gg have risen l|3% since 2002 and are likely well, ^ ^ t h e s tate'sl^^tmsis and er e man fcaschl^'assures%at there are companies Gaschler.w"Bo® t ffise at least •V y n b j p c t e ^ ^ ^ ^ e r ' s call for a statewide cm more people compi for the saj^position « Iking it an ingease of 135%' the statement of SSpnnffion ^ ^p^November, the Cali- purs® c ®e^opportuniti^ Northwestern than m||g|& past, S( dents need to expand read. fornia is scrambling to MutuaFwincial Network plans to hire 37 M r their horizon and prepiPiB^the iptprview ppjifthese numteaymean anything, they reflet find w aJR) c u t ^ ^ ^ B o alleviate the rami- time Financial Representatives t hi^^r, 12 in '•tip* effects o f W ^ ^ n ^ ^ w i d e s p i ^ d eooprocess." , | J yications ^ ^^tanldng'^onomy. On Jan. 28, D c^^^mSan Diegd/nine in Del Mar, foi testate ofthe economy also a f ^ ^ c i ^ n t nomic downturn to the most local level J |uflhe CSU s u a ^ ^ d constru^ion on over 130 Hawaii, and six in their Carlsbad office. and incoming students as well as m ^ gradu- dgjjfsthat p re^KS^^^H&i their d isinSst Kojects at all 2 (^gB^es. Many t | | | | § for Northwest- gbj|ftM^plan on entering g m d u a ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ' ^ c i t f i e news jvents canaio lojp^er * Graduating s lnorl^aboAo^enter the ern Mutual, Lubin p m " ÄMld l y the In iteress release issued by the Califor- claim they \wrfdbrce duringfwhat PresiSSk Obama run the newest MiAjal ¡gipty Association on January 26, CSU budget crisis^ dyigd "the worst financial gpjsstacetl ^ ^rlsbad. T hj| ^|§prs intl Even wilm [us p ackaft and Hayprofessor arid Vice President of C^* ^ Depression." fBIP suppositions full-tine KimG&onstated. " I l i l t u a t i o n S ^ f e m s spending q of the t y S B l l ¿ ifltaugh the outlook ions dependi I's job p ut sc^iy. Tuition costs have remain uniBfeseen fcrf thd upcoming S01 mance. Students ;e©rs in instead o f \ ^ i n g t h ^ ^ e f k ^ , however; stusky-rocHted andJso m a|| ial advising could cajp||ah ìcomp dents must take ^proactive stance in order to id its connection withfe nomic crisis. More studiift ensure their own mccess in the ffert® i th^JMfel selectioffbf options out y ple^kto ther% students sRould re: ft the^still count on nities within compàipSN^mt to get by each P Figure 6: C SU UmlergraíJuatc Student Foe History arxi Governor'» ^Turing. month.ijk P r o p o l i for 2006-08 ^ M r|ptrds to jobs, job seekers need • • L i c e for the * ¿ ^ S ^ e i ^ o r i z c ^ t e f t e n times their si^T CSU e<ioed the same § far t ^ ^ m o w they don't realize the s entim^in a Fej^8 p r e g ^ oppottonitie#nmany organizations such I Wells ^ g o hai^evond Bank Tellers arM F ^igics that reflect ^ g e t ^ Gaschler^ i l i S P i ^ e budget OTCS "Many organizations fc these can offer ma ontheCSQ • J ageMnfeni training j ^^tunities on various^ T o ^ ^ first#time ^racks I ^ ^ M p K b w ^ y s into corporate ^ n^tory, the CSU j Careers w^^WHmediately upon graduatiorl was forced to turn aw^r or upon students rotating through positions! ^ T O ^ f f i f i e d studeirts m20Q2 ipr2003 20BS&4 M l 2Q0&1* 2006^07 2007/D» 2008^9 i^|i|hin the o^nization." | thisveapAother lCkfef£l Image courtesy of California Faculty Association I ^ Anoth^l^on^students is Petca Petco| percent fee hike, ties in 2008 were more than year thanks fall. Undergrad student mm P M m¡M liipMgil i •• Lo 4 8 ° 73« (Mtooo57 i 50° I QnniE71 ra MO 51 BH 9 f f l % ¡ 51° H M 3 F SS® @0®[nít7 1 51 • m ©teoalty �Viewpoint Juesda^Februa^ THE PRIDE T he CIPRIDE The budget crisis and you ness close, should I become the next to join the millions of our EP1TQWM STAFF fellow countrymen and women EDITOR IN CHIEF "The only thing we have to fear on the unemployment lines, I can JACKIE CARBAJAL is fear itself," so spoke President state with absolute certainty that FACHS AND PLACES Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his our family willfinda way through EDITOR first inaugural address in 1933, it together. AMY SALISBURY As classmates we need to recduring the First Great Depression. FACES A ND PLACES He fearlessly led us through, and ognize that we are also family, ASSISTANT out of the Great Depression. Sev- and the more fortunate among us SANDRA CHALMERS enty-six years later, we have new should lend a hand up to those in ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT leadership in the White House, and need. If nothing else, we should EDITOR President Obama has proclaimed be there to listen to one another. TIFFANIE H OANG in his inaugural address "On this Sometimes all we really need is ARTS ENTERTAINMENT day, we gather because we have for someone to listen. If you can't ASSISTANT chosen hope over fear," and in the find someone to listen, then you BILL RHEIN process reaffirms FDR's commit- can talk to me at mogil006. COPY EDITOR Perhaps I can offer some worthment to overcome fear. TIFFANIE H OANG Fear paralyses. The subsequent while insights. After all, I have inaction is precisely what leads to made enough mistakes in life, and LAYOUT EDITOR RUDY MARTINEZ crisis. When we stop, catch our in the process have learned a better collective breath and work together way. For starters, we have all been DISTRIBUTION MANAGER to find solutions to this crisis, then borne into a nation which exists BILL RHEIN and only then, can we begin to on consumption. Consumption is BUSINESS MANAGER & replace the fear in our minds with the fuel that feeds our economic SALES REPRESENTATIVE engine. When consumer confinew hope in our hearts. KRISTINA LAWLER P I EA SC U M D RD _ D # S S , U E dence falters, and spending slows, As the bright and talented students you are, it is important that tough economic times follow. ADVISOR you release any fear you are car- Those of you studying economics JOAN ANDERSON rying. You are living some of the will undoubtedly take exception great times you will have in your to some of what I advise, so please SENIORILL RHEIN B STAFF WRITERS life. You are gaining great knowl- accept that I speak on this topic SANDRA CHALMERS BEN R0FFEE edge and great new friends. You from personal experience, not JONATHAN T HOMPSON are traveling, all together, on life's from formal studies on campus. Consumption and the consumer road into the future. For most STAFF WRITERS KEVIN CHATHAM of you, you have not driven far economy is a relatively new conIVAN GARCIA enough to be able to see a deep cept, arising to prominence in the EBONI HARVEY th reflection in the rear view mirror. second half of the 20 century. MATT LEWIS GABI MARTINEZ As one who is rolling over the In the process, we as a country JAMES SEBRING odometer on life's journey, I can forgot our history, and the lessons CONSUELO MARTINEZ assure you that this is a great time of the Great Depression. Banks JAZMINBLIRA BLAINE H . M ÙQÌL and financial institutions were for you. We are all living together deregulated, and they partied like CARTOONISTS in what I believe will come to it was 1999. They gave money out JASON GANAVARIS ROBERT KNAUF be known as the Second Great to anyone with a pulse. In the proDepression. People are losing their cess home prices ballooned into jobs at record rates; foreclosures the stratosphere, and as we all All opinions and letters.-to the and bankruptcies are recorded at know, the bubble inevitably burst. editor, published in The Pride, breakneck speed. Yet, at the risk Today, we are facing a $ 2.5 trilrepresent the opinions of the of coming across as maudlin, in lion dollar bill to pay for the party author, and do not necessarthese difficult times we will find f un of an unregulated financial ily'represent the views of The our way out, and we will do so system. Pride, or of California State Unitogether. We must demand that our new versity San Marcos. Unsigned As you read this, stop and catch administration puts a leash back on editorials represent the majority your breath. If you are faced with these institutions become giving opinion of The Pride editorial personal or family crisis, I stand them free reign with another trilboaid , " "r - - - t v i j ^ i J with you. I stand peering into a lion dollars. If these financial Letters t o the editor should deep and foreboding personal institutions blew up our financial [ include an address, telephone financial abyss. Yet, the health system, why on earth would the • number, e-mail a nd identiflof Ly family is good. We II cation. metters may be edited have a people we elect to represent us, place to call home, we are able to turn around and give these same I f or g rammar and length* feed ourselves, and through this financial fools another $ 1 tril' Letters should be under 300 struggle we clip coupons together, lion dollars or so? This makes no words and submitted via elecand eliminate unnecessary spend- sense. A trillion dollars here, a tronic mail to pride@csusm. ing in order to make it from day trillion dollars there in Iraq, add it edu. r ather t han to the indito day. Should the bottom fall out vidual editors. It is the policy from under us, should our busiSee Budget, Page 4 of The Pride not t o print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not WE FMA/CML MM MS HIT mar/... be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly oiiTbesdays during theacaderaic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus. BY BLAINE H MOGIL Pride Staff Writer The Pride Cal State San Marcos 333 S. !Win Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (160)750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 Email: csusmpride@gmaiLcom kttp://www. thecsusmpride.com Advertising Email: pride_ads@esusmedu Donai CA F today u tcut fzet Artwork by Jericho Fabie i Z ombie culture BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer Though the idea of zombies originated as an association with Voodoo practices, theories of the living dead are gaining popularity due to their influx into horror films in theaters today. Zombie culture exploded in 1968 with the release of George A. Romero's film "Night of the Living Dead." The idea of reanimated corpses infected with a virus died down for a while but is now making a comeback. Film director George A. Romero has a cult following after establishing the idea of zombies in his films, especially "Dawn of the Dead," where the dead rise and mindlessly hunt living humans. Now modern directors and thinkers are expanding on zombie theory causing me to fair in love with zombie culture. Directors often repeat the formula for zombie films, but nonetheless, they are always exciting. There is a mysterious outbreak of the virus that reanimates corpses and then hordes of the infected grow as they stack up a high body count. Then the protagonist and others bond together out of necessity tofightand survive. I find the struggle to perpetuate humanity a brilliant concept. Few horror films besides zombie films feature the fright where an ally can suddenly become the protagonist's enemy due to a virus. Zombie stories also offer insight on popular culture. Films such as "Dawn of the Dead" and "Shaun of thé Dead" cleverly compare normal life with the activities of zombies to make a statement. The mentioned films show the audience how people become zombies because of the way routine and consumerism makes their lives mundane. Other insight based on zombies comes from metaphors based on religion. Some zombie stories pin the blame on humanity for the outbreak. These films claim that the virus is punishment for living immoral lives. Alternatively, some films claim that the dead are rising because there is no more room in Hell. Both are preposterous, but get across the idea that we should behave better as a civilization because there are consequences. The once popular idea of zombies brought about by Romero's films is once again gaining popularity for whatever reason. Whether it's the excitement of horror films such as "28 Days Later" or the fun generated from zombie-themed video games such as the "Resident Evil" series or "Left 4 Dead," popular culture is getting into zombies again. Image courtesy ofpsychovision.net Simple Dags * * *»i»«re k » « » * �THEPRIDE Viewpoint Tuesday February 17,2009 3 C ould the recession help my sex life a nd relationship? BY IVAN GARCIA list off some reasons * ther, I have to confess, I have NO idea at all as to the state of the economy at this time. I do not know what a recession is and something called a "stimulus package" j ust sounds like an overpriced sexual implant for men. If I were somehow (and god forbid) ruler/king/hegemon/etc. of America one day, I would think that fixing the economic crisis would just be to print more money* And also to take guns away from Dick Cheney, permanently! Officials say that we're out of money, so print more, or let's replace dollars with something that's more abundant, like grass or ketchup packets. Beyond my delusional fantasies, the question still remains: does a recession improve our sex life? Our relationships? Personally, I think it goes both ways. On the physical side of the spectrum, I think a recession would totally help out when it comes to "doing the d eed/' Think about it: there's a recession taking place and everyone is tight on money. Obviously, that means couples will start going out less and staying in more meaning that watching "A Walk to Remember" will lose its appeal a fter the ninety-seventh time. Considering how much I love that movie, personally, I think it is ten times better than "The Notebook." I can never personally get tired of a tragic love story featuring Mandy Moore and.. .some other guy. It's j ust genuinely sweet without the fan-base of millions of screaming teenyboppers chanting for more vampires. Couples nowadays will have to find more activities to do in the comfort of their own home (free) instead of going to expensive places (not free). So what are two hormone-enraged lovers to do with an empty apartment/home/etc. and an empty bed? Sleep...or not (har har)! That's right, having sex is definitely going to become an activity practiced more often as opposed to spending money. But even so, don't ever sacrifice t hriftiness for safety. Go out, buy protection and use it! There are organizations that provide free condoms, dental dams, and so forth, so please take advantage of those resources. Please make sure you switch it up when it comes to having sex. I would assume that the "bionic seahorse" would get boring eventually. Be adventurous and try something new, otherwise, your sex life could be as depressing as October 29, 1929. On the other end of the spectrum, this recession might actually cause some disruptions in the relationship aspect as well. One of the biggest, if not the biggest, reasons as to why couples fight is due to financial concerns. Sure enough, with an economic crisis of this magnitude occurring, this is the time to watch for any falling television sets from 7th story windows. Financial stability is definitely a factor when it comes to relationships. Unfortunately, we live in a capitalist society. The wbrld revolves around the idea of consumerism (just look at prostitution or iTunes). Think about it. You and your partner, sifting back enjoying a nice dinner that you made at home. Suddenly, he/ she asks how much the ingredients cost and all hell breaks loose because you bought Prego tomato sauce instead of the bargain brand. In these cases, I like to reply with sarcasm, "So what? I can take your plate of delicious lasagna away if that'll make you feel better." I wouldn't recommend this action unless physical violence or rough sex turns you on. Amidst the hardest of times, always remember that a relationship requires hard work, a team effort, and understanding even though the situation may be out of anyone's control. At the very worst of times, make sure you remember your friends and hobbies, watch a favorite movie or listen to a favorite song like "Cool for Cats" by Squeeze. That one, in particular, always seems to set the mood. C SUSM LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER V V S S Free Language Tutoring Reference & M edia Library Online & Center Resources ...And M ore! 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And for now, you must carefully budget your spending. You need to follow this important principle to find yourself financially secure someday. For every paycheck you receive, for your entire life, you must budget the first chunk of your income to an untouchable retirement account. Never use this money for anything other than your retirement-EVER. If you can put away fifty percent of your income and live comfortably on the remainder then do so. Your financial independence will come rapidly. The minimum you should allocate is ten percent of your income to your retirement purpose. Reprogram your brain. We live account and never ever touch the in a world of instant gratificamoney for anything else. You may wonder where to put the money, tion. If you desires are all satiated and that is understandable. The quickly, the satisfaction will fade stock market has been tumbling, just as quick. If something takes and it has always been marketed years to accomplish, like graduatas the place to invest. You are ing from college, the satisfaction young. If you begin investing of your accomplishment will last when the market is at or near his- a very long time. Lesson three is also simple. The toric lows, you will benefit greatly over the long run. Don't fear the best things in life are free. If you market, just don't wade into it have to have this explained, then until it is clear it has bottomed, I'll write an article or two on this and is on the rise. For now, keep subject. Just remember you don't life simple and put you money in have to spend money to enjoy all federally insured Certificates of that life has to offer. Being among Deposit. Save, don't spend. friends is always the best way to Anything important you wish start, the best way to be, and the to buy, home, auto or other large most important thing you will expense, it is best to save for as see when you look back into life's large a down payment as possible, rear view mirror when you are once again by setting aside a sav- approaching the end of the road. ings account specifically for that Life's a journey. Enjoy the ride. Tuesdag^^ From BUDGET, page 2 friend and a half off coupon. You want to go on a road trip for the up and pretty soon you're looking weekend, bring three friends, and share the expense. There truly is at some real money. The bill for the party always an economy of scale to be had comes back to us. So what do we with friends sharing expenses, do? 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MANICOTTI. ©2008 John Kroes Pre-Doctoral Scholarship Scholarship includes: •Fully-funded Summer Internship • $3K Scholarship for Symposiums, College Visits, application/test fee waivers and more • CSU Faculty Sponsorship required Eligible s tudents include: •Juniors • Seniors • G raduate S tudents With aspirations to obtain doctorate and become university faculty. Applications due: March 26,2009 San Marcos University Student Union Student Forums As Cal State San Marcos continues to grow and approach its 20th anniversary, we are exploring options for constructing a facility for campus life, programming, social interactions, and leadership development that will impact the entire campus community. The proposed University Student Union (USU) project will enhance the quality of campus life by providing a mix of informal gathering spaces, retail and food services, and venues for events. However, an increase to the existing Student Union fee would be necessary to support construction and ongoing operational costs associated with the facility. CSUSM will be utilizing an alternative consultation process which provides opportunities for student, faculty, and staff input regarding the proposed USU building and student fee increase through forums and a website (http://www.csusm.edu/usuA designed to be both educational and a means to obtain feedback. This feedback will then be compiled into a report and presented to the Student Fee Advisory Committee and President Haynes. Your participation is crucial to the process since the proposed University Student Union will have broad implications affecting many aspects of campus life. By attending one of the forums, you will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposed building, view artist renderings, ask questions and provide us with your thoughts and ideas. The open student forums are scheduled as follows: • February 25,2009 in the Clarke Field House, Room 113, from 5:30 to 6:30 |j.m. • March 12,2009 in Markstein Hall, Room 125, f rom 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Faculty Center K ellogg Library 2 400 ^•^p^pi www.csusm.edu/fc mSm Tel: 760-750-4019 Email: facctr@csusm.edu California State University || y*JiJ:l'tiijir#iife-ii Free pizza will be served! »mmmm T he C alifornia P re-Doctoral P rogram Check out the USU website aitto://wwwxs1ism.edii/iiRi.A to learn more and to leave questions or comments. �Faces & Places THE PRIDE A Day ùwthe/Life of AwK A The R .A. convention BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer By worldly standards, most people would mark RAs as nerds. That is probably true. We spend our weekends ensuring CSUSM does not degrade into a wasteland of alcohol and drugs described by rapper Asher Roth's song "I Love College." We even go to conferences to meet and be with other RAs. In November 2008, we went to Scripps College for the Southern Residential Activities Programming (SRAP) conference. This conference, which began in the 1970-'71 school year at UCLA, is a one-day gathering of RAs from Southern California. This year's theme was "008- License to Thrill," a pun on James Bond movies. The conference is about all things RA. There is a keynote speaker who talks about college life and workshops where other RAs share ideas for programming. Parts of the festivities include awards for individuals and schools with good programming ideas as well as the "Spirit Stick" award. This prize goes to the school with not only the most spirit, but also those who participate in philanthropy, programming ideas, and festive giveaways. To match the theme of undercover secret agents, we dressed up as Waldo, from the book series "Where's Waldo?" The judges^ appreciated our costumes, program ideas, and attitude because for the second year in a row we won the "Spirit Stick." We might have looked like fools dressed in red and white shirts and going away for a day to talk about how to serve out residents better, but that is what it means to be an RA. It requires humility, but I find it a source of pride as well. The SRAP conference is a day to prove that RAs are nerds, but we enjoy being there for our residents. Tuesday February 17, 2009 5 The Breax Hip-hop for the soul BY MATT LEWIS Pride Staff Writer On February 11 at 6 p m, a Christian Hip-Hop show hosted by a group called The Breax performed at the Clarke Field House. The Breax is made up of three artists: Ruslan Karaoglanov, the emcee and a CSUSM student, Beleaf, the DJ from Baltimore, Maryland, andMic B, the drummer who isfromOceanside. The event included local artists like Heavenly HostfromOceanside, and a Portland, Oregon native artist called Braille. This event marked the beginning of the "Broken Television" tour for The Breax, which will take them to New York City, Maryland, and Los Angeles. The idea of the concert was to Photo courtesy ofMatt Lewis let The Breax and the local artists express themselves and their beliefs through both Hip-Hop music and spoken word poetry. "Hip-Hop is a powerful medium, and it is important to support artists you enjoy as well as local rising Hip-Hop artists," said CSUSM student Rajah Gainey to the crowd shortly before the show. The performance opened with songs from local artists, including one from Oceanside called Heavenly Host. Although he only played a few songs, his powerful instrumentais and thoughtful lyrics made him a crowd favorite. Next was Braille, a.k.a Bryan Winchester, from Portland, who incorporated a lot more dancing into his songs and had a much longer set than the first two artists. He definitely had much more experience with stage presence, and was able to use humor and enthusiastic showmanship to get the crowd ready for the main event. Although he will not be touring with The Breax, he will be playing local venues in the near future (go to www.braillehiphop.com for more information). The Breax themselves com- Photo courtesy ofMatt Lewis manded the audience's attention most out of all the groups. The fact that they use a live drum set (played by Mic B) and used turntables made their songs much easier for the audience to get into. Their sound is reminiscent of the People under the Stairs and Dilated Peoples, with obvious influencesfromgroups like The Roots and Common. In addition to entertaining the crowd with audience-influenced freestyles and spoken word monologues from all the members, the group conveyed how their beliefs have had a positive effect on both their music and their lives. "It's good to see groups conveying a positive message through HipHop, instead of the typical stuff you see on TV," said Anthony Carlson, a junior at CSUSM. "It seems much harder to promote a positive message through your beliefs than to give into societal pressure." For more information on The Breax including upcoming tour dates, go to www.myspace.com/ thebreax. H ow to build a nd keep a high credit score BY JESSENIA LUA Pride Staff Writer Ever wonder what determines your credit score? For many ofus, it's a guessing game of confusing numbers only hoping to be high enough to financially qualify us for anything. Having a high credit score is important because it shows lenders you are responsible andfinanciallytrustworthy. With a high credit score, you can borrow moneyfrombanks with better interest rates, easily qualify to rent a home, and in some cases, get a new job. If you just turned 18 and have no credit history whatsoever, a great way to establish credit would be to open a checking and savings account with a bank. Deposits, withdrawals, and transfers are a constructive way of showing financial responsibility. Starting slow is the best way to establish credit. Instead of jumping in and applying for a major credit card with a high credit limit, try to go for something simple like a gasoline credit card or even a line of credit at a department store. Within time, your credit will slowly build up to represent a financially trustworthy person. Credit scores are determined by using the FICO scoring system FICO is an acronym for Fair Isaac Company who developed this system that became the standard creditworthiness for potential borrowers. FICO calculates your credit score by considering anything from payment history, amounts owed, length of credit history, new credit, and types of credit used. Credit scores are anywhere between 300 to 850 with 300 being the poorest credit and 850 being the highest credit Keeping a high credit score is critically important especially when you are venturing out on your own. One thing that can help keep your credit score high is by always making payments on time. Missing and avoiding credit payments is the easiest way to damage your credit. If you forgettomake a payment and pay it three days late, not to worry, this one little mistake will nbt affect your credit score. However, consecutively missing payments will definitely bring your score down. Also, if you have unexpected emergencies, credit companies will work out a payment plan to prevent any damagetoyour credit. While making payments to credit companies, it is not necessary to make the full balance payment, but it is necessary to at least make the full minimum payment Credit scores are not determined by your age, but by the history of financial responsibility. Payment history is the most important factor in determining your credit score. However, having too many open credit accounts can hurt your credit The fewer the credit cards you have, the better. Lenders might interpret several open credit cards as risky behavior. If you have fallen into some hardships, there are a few things you can do to get your credit back on track. For one, don't be afraid to consolidate. If you're overwhelmed by all your payments and have M en behind, choosing a non-profit credit counseling program can help you •H UniversityVoice Photos by Diana Valdivia/Pride Staff Writer improve your credit. Debt consolidation usedtohave negative effects on credit, but now only helps improve it. Craig Watts, an executive at Fair Isaac & Co., says, 'Today the FICO score ignores any and all references in a credit reporttocredit counseling or debt management programs." Always avoid bankruptcy completely. Bankruptcy can knock 200 or more pointsfromyour otherwise fair credit score, and recovering from it is verytough.Bankruptcy can stay on your record forupto10years,and the majority of lenders will reject bankrupt consumers. Long story short, the next time you find yourself wondering about your credit, remember to start small to end up big, be patienttolet it grow, and always make your payments on time. n " How much of a difference d o you think O bama's plan will m ake?" 'We'll see if it creates jobs. They need to regulate the money so we can see where the money is getting spent Like Obama said it will take time to see a difference." "I believe that Obama's stimulus package has good intentions but for a student it may he very confusing to allocate where the money is being distributed" "From looking at different areas that are going to benifitfromthe stimulus plan like $4 billion going to scientific research that will help the schools. Also looking at the new administration, they do seem to put more emphasis on education, more money will go to schools» That 's going to be a good thing." "I think it will have a good impact on both the economy and the school campus. For the economy it'll create more jobs for people and hopefully boost the economy in the next few years. For the campus I think it will help with struggling tuition costs and budget cuts that have been made/' "It can be a positive result from the Obama administration directing funds towards education. It might be a small bandaid on a bigger social problem." MattDobbs Republican Cameron Mclaws Republican Daniel Wambua No Affiliation Laura Sauter Republican Alejandro Avila Democrat �O Faces & Places Tuesday February 17, 2009 THE PRIDE Recession timeline (September 16, 2008) American International Group (A.I.G): "insurance is no reassurance" A.I.G's vital role as an insurance giant reported billions in loan losses and received federal support with a $85 billion bailout to help reinforce stability. Less than a week after confirmation that A.I.G would receive an $85 billion bailout, A.I.G executives reportedly took a vacation to the St. Regis resort in Monarch Beach, Calif. The total expense for the vacation was estimated at $440,000. (ABCnews.com) BY SANDRA CHALMERS Senior Staff Writer (October 8, 2008) A.I.G: "The greedy get more greedy" The Federal Reserve Board allowed for an additional $37.8 billion toward A.I.G securities even after news of A.I.G executives investing in a luxgery vacation. (federalreserve.gov) (September 7, 2008) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: "Double, double, toil in trouble" Two of the largest housing finance companies took a nosedive in result of losing billions to the slumping housing market. U.S government intervened by taking control of both companies and guaranteed up to $100 billion for each to ensure neither would fall into bankruptcy. (NPR.org) (November 18, 2008) The Big Three General Motors, Chrysler and Ford flew into Washington D.C to plea for bailout to prevent bankruptcy due to ^ y significantly low sales. (November 10, 2008) A.I.G "Just a little more pocket change please" A final revision to the Federal Reserve Board and U.S Treasury financial support given to A.I.G ends with an additional $40 billion to keep the company strong and secure the progress of reconstruction. The total federal financial support adds up to staggering $150 billion, (federalreserve^ gov) (November 26, 2008) Bank of America Bank of America buys out suffering Merrill Lynch & Company, (federalreserve.gov) (November 23, 2008) Citigroup "Plane disgrace" The government decided to secure Citigroup's $306 billion in loans and securities and also instill $20 billion in capital. "With these transactions, the U S. government is taking the actions necessary to strengthen the financial system and protect U.S. taxpayers and the U.S. economy," according to a joint press release statement from Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC on Çitigroup, (federalreserve.gov) After receiving federal support, Citigroup planned to buy a new jet for $50 million, protecting taxpayers seemed secondary. (December 28, 2008) Wall Street The Dow Jones plummeting at 36.2 percent for the closing of 2008, the lowest record closing since 1931 during the Great Depression, which closed at 40.6 percent. January 26,2009) Home depot announces 7,000 job losses All of Home Expo Design Centers across the nation are to be going out of business. (January, 2009) Unemployment raterisesto 7.9 percent (dol. gov) •••••••••H 1 WÈÊMnf * ' I ïï'PilWilT h^.P.E. (Health, Outreach, Promotion, Education) IEBB Wellness Center *'* MA RDÌ •W: •i^Sii C ELEBRATIO u i O U R T M E S . FEB. IS 6 RM.FRI. FEB. 20. 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The House passed the bill with no Republican support, 246 votes in favor and 183 votes against. The Senate had a similar situation, 60 to 38 votes, with only three Republican votes in favor. According to the Associated Press and USA Today, the package will include billions towards colleges, public schools, and students. The package includes the largest funding increase for Pell Grants. Nationally the package incorporates almost $17 billion just for the Pell Grant program alone. Currently eligible students' benefits go up to $4,700. With this package, financial aid would increase nearly 9 percent starting July 1 and up to $5,550 in 2010. Most beneficiary students come from families whose income is less than $40,000. Another benefit that would come along is a tax credit. $13 billion would go towards higher education tax credits. Students at four-year colleges and their families are to benefit from a higher education tax credit that would go up $2,500. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, in California alone, this tax credit could help more than 500,000 students. It is calculated that California would get the most out of this package. Over the next two years, California would receive 10 percent, around $80 billion, of the package. California's current budget deficit would benefit from this package. The state is currently at a record high $42 billion deficit. College life among students will definitely be affected by the stimulus package. Student Michael Medel explained, "When it comes to college students, I do think that the stimulus package will positively affect many potential and current students who couldn't afford to pay for college. "By increasing the amount of eligible students for the Pell Grant and helping with tax benefits, the plan might give that extra push to people who were only thinking about attending college to actually attend and help current students stay in college to finish their degrees," continued Medel. Another student, Daniela Fulop, believes the stimulus package will have a positive effect. "I'm very optimistic about Obama's 2009 B udget banter Chancellor Reed announces more than b argained for credits a nd employement BY DIANA VALDIVIA Pride Staff Writer Tuesday; February 17, plan. I believe it will make a difference, especially for college students. In these times, we need all the help we can get!" Fulop commented on the difference this stimulus package will have on students, "I'm sure we'll see some differences, at least on our Financial Aid Reports. Those who got little or no financial aid in the past, now have higher hopes. I'm thankful that they are concerned about us 'poor college students!'" Other benefits from this stimulus package include $39 billion towards K-12 grade schools and colleges that would help to prevent state budge cuts. Additionally, nearly $8 billion would go to schools' priorities such as building renovations. More than $4 billion would be for the Head Start, for other early education programs and childcare programs. Home purchases fromfirst-timehomebuyers before December 1 would be eligible for an $8,000 tax credit. Also, consumers purchasing a new car would be eligible to write off the sales taxes. Starting around June, workers who earn less than $75,000 would get a $400 tax dredit, about $13 extra each weekly paycheck. The tax credit would go up to $800 for couples who combined income | earn less than $150,000. These tax creck its would be only for 2009 and 2010, Medicaid would receive $87 billion. TheJ food stamp program currently benefiting*^ 30 million Americans would also receive^ more funding. . It is not clear when America will s tart ; \o feel the effect! of this stimulus p ack^ age. According to the Associated Pressjg Obama will sign the bill sometime^ today. BY JAMES SEBRING Pride Staff Writer Chancellor Reed stated in a recent communication release to CSU employees that the previously proposed $66 million budget cut will be permanent. He also established a fixed full-time equivalent student (FTES) number for fiscal year 08-09 and 09-10. FTES is a method of calculating the student population in terms of bodies and units taken. Essentially, we are in a zero population growth situation, which equates to a very simplistic approximation that for every student that goes out the door, one can come in. As a result, first-time college applicants may find acceptance harder to come by. The state decided to have the CSUs take a regional approach t o enrollment, meaning local applicants have priority. One of the problems of zero growth isgthat the money coming in remains the same, so there has to be an increase in fees. The proposed fee increase for next year is 10%. In lieu of that negative image, Chancellor Reed froze salaries for CSU Vice Presidents and above, as Well as some management levels. ^Federally or privately funded programs are unaffected by state budget cuts, but f o r d i n g to Nathan Evans, Director ^ Admissions and Recruitment, there p p t that much federal funding here at ;d|USM. Federal program funds are also very specific and don't contribute to l iberal maintenance funds. The belt tightening also affects equipment purchases. This consists of facilities design and construction, which includes new educational building construction and upgrade of old buildings. You will be happy to know, however, that construction of our new parking facility will be unaffected by these budget cuts since the funds for construction are provided through private funds, bond issues, and of course your parking fees. The McMahan House is also included in this elite category since it is privately funded. The McMahan House is the construction project on the hill just above the Track and Field competition area. It is to be a ceremonial meeting place between the community and the University. Neal Hoss, CSUSM Vice President ofUniversity Advancement, stated that "whatever the budget realities are, the campus and university leadership are committed to moving forward and doing the best we can." In talking to Margaret Lutz, Public Information Officer, she said that the general morale of staff personnel was good, despite the budget cutbacks and wage freezes. Lutz further explained, "It is probably the number one issue on everyone's mind... faculty, staff and students. But President Haynes has positioned the university pretty good... knowing that there might be a shortfall this year. We are better off than a lot of the universities in the system, regarding the budget. 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Starting slow is the best way to establish Ever wonder what determines credit. Instead of jumping in and your credit score? For many of applying for a major credit card us, it's a guessing game of con- with a high credit limit, try to go fusing numbers only hoping to for something simple like a gasbe high enough to financially oline credit card or even a line of qualify us for anything. Having credit at a department store. a high credit score is important Within time, your credit will because it shows lenders you slowly build up to represent a are responsible and financially financially trustworthy person. trustworthy. With a high credit Credit scores are determined score, you can borrow money by using the FICO scoring from banks with better inter- system. FICO is an acronym for est rates, easily qualify to rent a Fair Isaac Company who develhome, and in some cases, get a oped this system that became the new job. standard creditworthiness for If you just turned 18 and have potential borrowers. FICO calno credit history whatsoever, culates your credit score by cona great way to establish credit sidering anything from payment would be to open a checking and history, amounts owed, length savings account with a bank. of credit history, new credit, Deposits, withdrawals, and trans- and types of credit used. Credit fers are a constructive way of scores are anywhere between 300 to 850 with 300 being the poorest credit and 850 being the highest credit. Keeping a high credit score is critically important especially when you are venturing out on your own. One thing that can help keep your credit score high is by always making payments on time. Missing and avoiding credit payments is the easiest way to damage your credit. If you forget to make a payment and pay it three days late, not to worry, this one little mistake will not affect your credit score. However, consecutively missing payments will definitely bring your score down. Also, if you have unexpected emergencies, credit companies will work out a payment plan to prevent any damage to your credit. While making payments to credit companies, it is not nec- essary to make the f ull balance payment, but it is necessary to at least make the f ull minimum payment. Credit scores are not determined by your age, but by the history of financial responsibility. Payment history is the most important factor in determining your credit score. However, having too many open credit accounts can hurt your credit. The fewer the credit cards you have, the better. Lenders might interpret several open credit cards as risky behavior. If you have fallen into some hardships, there are a few things you can do to get your credit back on track. For one, don't be afraid to consolidate. If you're overwhelmed by all your payments and have fallen behind, choosing a non-profit credit counseling program can help you improve your credit. Debt consolidation used to have negative effects on credit, but now only helps improve it. Craig Watts, an executive at Fair Isaac & Co., says, "Today the FICO score ignores any and all references in a credit report to credit counseling or debt management programs." Always avoid bankruptcy completely. Bankruptcy can knock 200 or more points from your otherwise fair credit score, and recovering from it is very tough. Bankruptcy can stay on your record for up to 10 years, and the majority of lenders will reject bankrupt consumers. Long story short, the next time you find yourself wondering about your credit, remember to start small to end up big, be patient to let it grow, and always make your payments on time. 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BY CONSUELO MARTINEZ Pride Staff Writer Nowadays, there are a variety of cleaning sprays and solutions to choose from for home and laundry use. If you do any gardening, you can understand that pesticides and fertilizers are cosily and not always safe for our environment For thousands of years, people have been using vinegar for a variety of uses. Vinegar is probably one of those things many ofus saw as a kid but have forgotten about. A household brand name, Heinz (yes, the makers of ketchup), are also makers of vinegar. The H. J. Heinz Company has produced vinegar in the United States for over 100 years. Vinegars range in taste, colors and use. The vinegars produced by Heinz are natural, low-calorie, kosher and gluten-free-(with the exception of their apple cider flavored vinegar). Distilled white vinegar can be used for more than cooking and pickling. The use of distilled white vinegar rangesfromhome, outdoor and personal use. The following are just a few of the many uses of distilled white vinegar: Household and appliance cleaner, Mouth- Ingredients: • Rice Stick you might also be able to use angel-hair pasta • Two tablespoons cooking oil • 1/4 large red onion (diced) • 1 cup pork cubes or strips • 2 cups shredded carrots • 2 cups shredded Chinese cabbage • 2 cups sliced green beans • 1 cube Knorr chicken bouillon • 3 cups of water wash, Stain and odor remover, Fabric softener, Weed killer, Fertilizer and pesticide, Food seasoning, Shining solution (hair, car, shoes), Antiseptic (for cuts and scrapes), Soothes sunburns, Removes rust and other mineral deposits. In a time when money is tight and more people strive to be green, it is time to return to the basics. Vinegar is a safe and inexpensiveproductwith a multitude of uses. There is a reason people have been using « ¿t for thousands of years. So A instead of spending money on those fancy housecleaning and laundry products, give vinegar at try! Your wallet and the environment will thank you. Directions: Cook in large wok L brown pork until cooked (optional meats include chicken, shrimp, Turkey or if you or are truly on a budget, I suppose you could use hotdogs, sausage, or spam) 2. add chopped onions, garlic, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, and Cajun sauce, soy sauce and water after meat is thoroughly cooked 3. Let simmer for two to three minutes stirring occasionally, 4. Add carrots, green beans and cabbage. Mix thoroughly and cook for a few minutes. 5. Addricesticks and mix into the meat and vegetable mixture as the rice stick softens. 6. Cook on medium heat stirring • • • • • • 1 tablespoon Cajun spice (optional) 2 cloves chopped garlic 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon of salt * salt may be a critical dietary concern so use judgment on the last three salty items. occasionally until noodles are completely soft and thoroughly mixed with the meat and vegetables. Continue to cook until satisfied that vegetables and noodles are cooked to desired softness. Photo by James Sebring A slice of Philly in S an M arcos BY MATT LEWIS Pride Staff Writer If there is anything that the residents of Philadelphia, PA, are more proud of, it is their Philly cheesesteaks. The ingredients are simple enough: roast beef, cheese, onions, and Italian bread (with many variations containing banana peppers, pizza sauce, etc.). But residents of Philly are often quick to pass harsh judgment on these 'imitators' and claim that a cheesesteak outside of Philly just is not the same. One local restaurant, however, is giving places that claim to serve 'real' cheesesteaks a run for their money. This place is Philly Franks, located at 151S. Rancho Santa Fe Road (left off the exit) and is San Marcos' pre- mier cheesesteak emporium. Philly Franks was startedby Linda and Frank Soper, the co-owners of the restaurant, who continue to run the restaurant as a family business. "We are from Philly originally; we've lived in San Diego for 35 years, and having been running this place for 9 years" says Linda Soper. If experience has taught them anything, it's that the two most valuable things in life are family and food. Not only does this restaurant make _great food, it provides a sense of community and home to local residents who hail from Pennsylvania. The store is decorated with all sorts of paraphernalia from the Eagles, Sixers, Phillies, and Flyers. In addition to the décor, they serve local products you just can't find in Cali- fornia, like Tastykakes, Wise chips, and Esposito's Italian Ices. "The first time I went in there, I knew they were the real deal. I mean, to import that local food in addition to the atmosphere really makes it unique to San Diego. Plus, the food is incredible" said Geoff Acres, a San Diego resident and Philly transplant. Tina McAleese, the manager, imparts the sense of community people have in the restaurant: "When people get together here, whether they talk to us or the customers or the locals, and they get to talk about their hometown and the stuff they care about, that's really special." So most people come to Philly Franks for the food, many more stay for the casual and friendly atmosphere and the oppor- tunity to catch a game with friends. Some Cai State students have been singing Philly Franks praises since they opened. "The cheesesteaks are awesome, plus the feet that they're local makes it seem likefriendsare running the place" said Anthony Carlson, a junior at CSUSM. "I remember they once sponsored a blading contest down at the Kit Carson Park, and brought the grill out and everything: It was awesome, there's no way any chain restaurant would do something like that". With its close proximity to campus and selection of fine beers (including Stone and Alaskan Amber), Philly Franks is definitely worth checking out Need more incentive? Well, they also offer a 10% discount with your student ID. And when looking at the menu and are unsure of what to get, just remember the Philly saying: "It's all good!" Photo by Matt Lewis C ooking with g as A review of " Kitchen Confidential / / rants were looked at as reserved (if ever noticed at all), he showed that in reality, cooks and resWhen asked to define "excit- taurateurs were often more on ing" jobs, the average person par with biker gangs and punk would not put "chef" of the top bands. What goes on behind of the list. This occupation would the closed doors is behavior and probably be even lower on the actions that would strike shock list of what would be exciting and horror into the heart into the material for a bestselling book. average naïve diner. This goes beyond picking food However, "Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary off the floor after the '5 second Underbelly" by Anthony Bour- rule'; how about enjoying a steak dain is an exception to this false that's been sitting in the fridge impression. His tales of the down- for more than 2 weeks? That's and-dirty world of the restaurant often what is served when a industry carved a new niche for person asks for 'well-done'. Sex chefs everywhere in the popular with waitresses in the walk-in? consciousness. Whereas before Check. Shooting up and cooking people who worked in restau- for 12 hour plus shifts? Check. BY MATT LEWIS Pride Staff Writer Working at terrible restaurants that are fronts for the Mob? Check. The list goes on and on as Bourdain recounts his advenÌ MK ~T i MBS B€ST: Kitchen Confidential Adventures m the I | Culinary Underbelly H Anthony Bourdain Image courtesy ofAmazon.com tures and misadventures working in a number of less-than-reputable eating establishments. Perhaps the most important part of the book is the stereotype of the happy, obedient and invisible chef people often tend to believe. The cooks he talks about are real people— people like all of us: mean, funny, addicted to drugs, in debt for gambling, have families. The chef community is full of bitter people who swear, get angry, and commit crimes, not unfeeling robots who cook food. There is a person behind that $150 foie gras meal you ordered. — a person who probably would have to save for weeks to afford the very same meal. The book used somewhat of a dark humor and defiant attitude in describing the modern restaurant scene that may seem a little harsh for some readers. Bourdain's writing style is not intended to put readers off, but to open their eyes. Every person has flaws and emotions, and its time restaurant staff be recognized for being just that ~ human, and therefore, imperfect. But before this turns too philosophical, just know that it's an entertaining and funny book that gives you a new perspective on experience of a cook. So take it easy the next time you get your food a little late, because it means that there's more to story than you might think. " �10 T uesday FebruaryJZ 2009 Arts & Entertainment Twilight: A night beneath the midnight sun (a fanfiction of Bella a nd E dward's carnal rendezvous) BY KEVIN C HATHAlV^^^ff Pride Staff Writer llpi long that he couldn't bear to lose it now,. j he couldn't bear to deny her, to deny him- j self. "Edward..." "Please," Bella pleaded, her velvety Just his name, but suddenly Edward was voice relaxing all protest in his hard able to identify the fluid tone in Bella's body. voice. He had heard it before, but only in his. Edward lifted one hand to caress Belown head. He had never imagined that he la's fece, purposefully runninghis thumb would hear it aloud. He wasn't sure how to over the soft curves of her lips. His other respond, and yet he was even less sure how hand moved, entangling his fingers to respond to the hand that slipped g e n H within the endless strands of her cascaddown the lines of his back. Ilpng locks- T h e n h e l e a n e d m t 0 ~ The fingertips Continued to trace his W claim the mouth that tormented his mind waist, achingly slow, almost apologetic, as f for so long. though Bella knew that what she was asking It wasn't a gentle k isfi Edward poured for wasn't right, and somehoi^ that made it all of himself into it, all the months of harder for Edward to refuse her. frustration melted. E dwaftfoundhis pas"Bella.. .no " Edward breathed, wishing sion met and equalled by Bella's unrehe sounded more s incei|j At that moment lenting desire. He felt surprisingly strong Edward's body shiftedjbetraying him by hands slide ¿round his waist,fingerspushleaning into her ongoing touch, Bella's ing beneath the waistbanjjrf his trousers, hand stopped, and withopf conscious effort gripping the skin beneatfc with bruising Edward moved, his hips begging further force. Edward closed his eyes as Bella's exploration. mouth grazed over his chin, hard suek"You promised " Bella whispered. The ing biting kisses, tongue, lips and teeth proximity of her lips tickled his ears, send- against his cold marble neck, ing torrents of electricity down Sis body. " OhMella," Edward sighed. His head Edward felt Bella's breath on his neck s |un from a lack of traction. Bella leaned and sensed the paralysis of inevitability back an$ looked at him, forcing her hips overwhelm him. Her breath was warm and into his. Edward felt the blood rushing in fragrant, thawing every contour of his cold Bella's body scattering what remained of body. He struggled to find the strength to his coherent thoughts, deny her; instead he felt his hips writhe "Off," Bella commanded, tugging at involuntarily beneath her fingers. He Edward's shirt, wanted this, wanted it so hard and for so To be continued... join us for an informational session at the University of St, Augustine's beautiful new California campus location to learn how you can become a physical or occupational therapist. We are afso proud to announce the launch of two new program options at our new campus location, Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) Master of Occupational Therapy Degree (MOT) New Program! Dual Degree Option (lyiOT/DPT) New Program! Part-time Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) All of our degrees offer you professional, high-quality instruction with an interdisciplinary, educational curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to earn the degree you have always wanted. We look forward to meeting with you and sharing all that our programs have to offer. Wednesday February 4 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, February 28 | 10:00 am - Noon t he D VD hits & misses BY BLAINE H. MOGIL Pride Staff Writer Welcome to the second installment of a new feature in The Pride. Here, you will find reviews of a wide range of DVD's including new releases f rom the Hollywood movie factory, indie art films, documentaries, rockumentaries and mockumentaries, and even some foreign flix to broaden your movie horizons. From week to week expect to find a mix of 'What to See' or 'What to Miss' films, or perhaps some 'What You Missed' films, to help you to uncover a video gem hiding in the dusty corner of the local Video Store (or on Netflix!). Our f irst selection this week is the highly praised, highly hyped and highly anticipated Hollywood Comic Book blockbuster, f eaturing Batman in "The Dark Knight." First, let it be known that although I love many comic book movies based on characters such as Hellboy and the X-Men, I am not a Bat-fan. Also, when viewing any movie that has garnered as much praise as this one, such great expectations can easily lead to great disappointment. With "The Dark Knight," I f ind myself straining to hold back on the praise. No one should be disappointed because I over-hyped it. Heath Ledger. Wow. He delivers a stellar performance unlike any I have ever seen. I don't think I will ever see a performance this great again. In this f ilm, Heath Ledger doesn't simply create a character. He is the Joker mind, body and soul. His performance is so entrancing* and shines so bright that it almost, almost, leaves everyone else in the shadows. But with an amazing cast including such g ifted actors such as Michael Caine portraying A lfred, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon, and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent, there is little chance that Ledger's shining star p erformance will completely eclipse the others. The movie sets create a world so real that i t's authenticity never comes into question. The direction, camera work and editing are all f irst rate. And, the story itself is a nicely woven tale of love, love lost, and the s acrifices we make in the interest of making our world a better place. If you can see it in BluRay, make sure you do. The bottom line is that this movie is not only a solid ' What to See', but also a 'Not to Miss.' ***** Our second film, "The Visitor" is the second film f rom indie writer/director Thomas McCarthy, whose first film, "The Station Agent," was a solid, quirky, and heartwarming story of friendship and connection. This film f urther examines these themes with Richard Jenkins delivering a solid performance as Professor Walter Vale. Walter has lost his wife, his connections to the world, and his sense of purpose. When Walter returns to his apartment in the city for the first time in years, he encounters Tarek and Zainab, portrayed by Haaz Sleiman and Mouna Khalil, who have rented the apartment f rom one of Tarek's acquaintances. In the aftershock of finding strangers living in his apartment, Walter finds a bond growing with his newfound friends, Tarek and Zainab. This connection can clearly be f elt while watching the movie. Tarek and Zainab are both here in the country illegally. As events play out and Tarek is torn f rom Walter's life, Walter desperately grasps to hold onto Tarek, and will not willingly let him go. Do not look for a happy, clean Hollywood plot line or ending. Just know that if you are feeling a drift and disconnected in this world, this film j ust might help you to find your path back to connection. Don't live a life disconnected, and don't miss connecting to this solid 'What to See' film. **** The final selection this week is a documentary about competitive break dancing entitled "Planet B-Boy." The stories in this film are at times a little choppy, and the editing a little sloppy. You may wish that they had not cut out so much of the actual competition video footage. That's the bad news. On the p lus side, this film follows several competitive break dance (also known as B-Boy) teams f rom around the world as they converge in Germany for the B-Boy "Battle of the Year" competition. The competitors come f rom countries all over the world including Japan, South Korea, France, the United States and more, all trying to f ulfill the common dream of being named the best B-Boy team on the planet. If you are not familiar with this art form, this film is the perfect introduction. All of these young men are committed to their art, their teammates and the hope to show the world that their country has the best B-Boy dancers in the world. There is majesty in their dance, there is athleticism in their performance and a brotherhood within and among teams that transcends the sport. My w ife said it best a fter watching this film when she said, "Maybe i t'll be an Olympic Sport someday." That day can't come soon enough for me. 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For the past few months, I've suffered a serious folk-rock trip, meaning I habitually assault my parents' superbly preserved Déjà Vu, Pet Sounds, and Bookends albums, get someone else to work the record player, and envy music generations past. Within the silky black4 LPs seemed to rest a validity I've yet to experience in artists jof late. Maybe the act of physically pursu- ing the music led me to such a dis- Neil Young. After self-releasing tressing conclusion. The weight an EP, Fleet Foxes, in 2006, the of the vinyl combined with musty Seattle-based band signed on with smells of old cardboard radiated Sub Pop records in early 2008. sincerity I thought I'd never meet Fellow musicians J. Tillman, after about 1973. Then I heard Casey Wescott, and Christian White Winter Hymnal. Wargo complete the current Gusts of cathedral-worthy har- line-up. Shortly following, Sub monies snaked into my ears the Pop produced their second EP, way a stable stylus seamlessly Sun Giant glides into a record's grooves. Well, this is starting to make Who are Fleet Foxes and why sense. haven't I heard them before? Fleet Foxes's self-titled debut Robin Pecknold and best friend album, released in mid-2008, Skyler Skjelset spent their high hosts a myriad of songs about school years developing a shared nature and emotion. Pecknold appreciation of Bob Dylan and designs his lyrics to exude the perfection of Paul Simon's poetry. icy clash introduces a four-part But beyond the standard guitars harmony. A full verse develops and pleasant words lies a world amidst a whimsical acoustic guitar built on craftsmanship and bril- growing to include lead guitar, liant vocal arrangement. bass, and a big, lumbering drum. The first time I heard White Idyll "oohs" and "aahs" complete Winter Hymnal, I didn't realize the backward imagery, spanning the song's structure was simply from red scarves to red blood to a repeated sequence of lines and red strawberries. The song's jourchords. Eerily, the imagery takes ney takes it through Americana at you from winter to summer and its richest, bringing an aspect to back again without ever going pop music no one dared attempt anywhere. since Buffalo Springfield. The duly named Hymnal begins Lush and blithe, Fleet Foxes with Pecknold repeating a deceiv- breathe a new life into folk-rock. ingly incomplete phrase thinly I discovered truth. Curiously, it echoing until a tambourine's HiHn't rfìmiiri» a re>nnrA nlax/Ar T he P ride i s l ooking f or i s tudent s ubmissions f or a l iterary • m agazine d ue o ut l ater t his s emester. 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Qt*" ' C A L S TATE S AN " M ARCOS C AREER C ENTER C RAVEN H A L L 1 4 0 0 7 60-7504900 $55.00 per flight, per p erson 1 B edroom • 4 g uests t Bedroom $220.00 a right (Max 4 guests), 2 Bedroom $270.00 a night (Ma* 6 guests), 3 Bedroom $320.00 a nigN (Max % guests) �12 Arts & Entertainment Tuesday; February M, 2009 THE PRIDE zo om 1 BY BILL RHEIN Senior Staff Writer People going to the cinema this week will have better luck at enjoying a film if they choose one already in theaters. There are only two major films releasing this week, neither are worth the price of a ticket. First, there is Tyler Perry's "Madea Goes To Jail." Actor and director Tyler Perry once again brings back his character Mable Simmons, nicknamed "Madea," who is a sassy older AfricanAmerica woman. He continues to milk this "cash cow" that he started in 2005 with "Dairy of a Mad Black Woman " _ m, m -"smsr M m » _ As the title would suggest, this movie is about Madea going to jail. Like other movies by Perry, I expect this to be a flick based around jokes and gags rather than a plot. In the end, there will be an encouraging message MADEA jammed in right before Image courtesy ofLionsgate the end. I doubt this iN THEATERS F EBRUARY 20 will be the film that increases Perry's score on Rotten Tomatoes. The other new entry to cinemas this week is "Fired Up!" The movie poster, which boasts two large letters, an "F" and a "U," does not inspire hope that thisfilmwill be any'good. "Fired Up!" is about two guys going to a cheerleader camp and the silliness that occurs. I expect this film to be an emulsion of other teen comedies, such as "Bring It 3 00 GIRLS. YOU D O THE MATH. Image courtesy ofSony Entertainment On," rather than anything entertaining or new. Frankly, this film is going to be a waste of time. It is not artful or entertaining and will only gain an audience of teenagers because it borders on soft-coré pornography. Unfortunately, movies like this will continue to be made because people who cannot handle a decent film go to see them. Word(s) To embezzle. From the Gaelic, to steal your neighbor's eggs. \ "Andy Fastow was Enron's Chief Financial Officer." A solid collection of prehistoric ingredients Mortgage referring to the colossal time trap between the 18th and 19th centuries with a dash of Possible.root from the French verb "mourir" meaning tapioca pudding to die. The english word "mortgage"' refers to a home "You better pick up that recession over there by that turtle or else you will get pregnant owner's loan that is usually with you until you die. Usage of the French root is supposed to make it sound and die." fancier than "loan" - but it doesn't really. "J'ai mort- meaning I 1 J am dead.f I have a mortgage- meaning ^My social life is dead because I own a house f " Courtesyofurbandictionary.com The fictional currency in Star Wars. They Vital Information call it "Galactic Credit Standard". 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President Gonzalez reflect- Suzanne Green is serving as ed on last year's accomplishinterim Vice President until ments and dilemmas and urged Mr. Garcia j oins the CSUSM faculty and s taff to pull togeth- s taff in October. er to build a harmonious campus community in the upcomLast spring, CSUSM hired ing school year. Dr. Mohamed Moustafa as the new Dean of the College of Business Administration, and Hiring Mr. Jonathon Poullard as Dean of Students. Over the summer, college » Article continued on pg. 4 administrators filled t wo vice By: Melanie Addington PRIDE EDITOR By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor Stack parking is a new, f ree service provided in CSUSM's Parking Lot "C." The service—which began the f irst day of classes, August 24, 2 000-will end September 22, 2000. Stack parking is provided through Central Parking which is under contract with the University. Dr. Moustafa Joins CSUSM a s D ean of C ollege of B usiness Adminstration Lot attendants will direct drivers to parallel park in the aisles once the lot is f ull. A s with a valet service, drivers will leave their keys with the attendants and receive claim : tickets in exchange. W hen asked if he had ever faced c onflicts working with the World B ank, Dr. Moustafa said that the f ive years he spent Dr. Mohamed Moustafa, Dean of the College of Business in Russia with t he World B ank proved t o b e a t ough t ask. Administration, is one of the W hile a ffiliated with the World new faces to j oin the CSUSM B ank in Russia, Dr. M oustafa faculty this year. was involved in t he restructuring of t he accounting profesDr. Moustafa, who j oined sion f rom communist-socialism the campus July 1, was b orn to f ree enterprise. and raised in Egypt where he received h is Bachelor's degree at Cairo University. He went on Dr. Moustafa's impressive background in international t o receive his Master's degree a ffairs has proved t o be u seful and his Ph.D. in accounting within his field of business. through the University of President Alexander Gonzalez Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. said of Dr. Moustafa that "He b rings to the position While attending graduate school in Illinois, Dr. Moustafa [Dean of Business] a superb and unique combination of suctells of how his professor, Dr. cess in educational manageEarl Planty, i nfluenced h im to ment and knowledge of internavisit California because of its tional business issues." many business opportunities. The cold weather in Illinois only made Dr. Moustafa more W hen asked what brought t han happy to move to sunny him to CSUSM, Dr. Moustafa California. gave t hree important reasons: The f irst w as the quality of the faculty—which h e describes In addition t o serving as as "student-committed and Dean of Business at CSU active in research and comLong Beach f rom 1981-88, Dr. Moustafa also served as munity activities"—characterisPresident of the United A rab tics of f aculty that are extraorEmirates University in 1990. dinary f or academic instituDr. Moustafa also h as extensive tions. Dr. M oustafa also menexperience with international tioned "innovative academic and national organizations such p rograms" and the fact that as the International Labor CSUSM is a "young instituOrganization, the Organization tion." for Economic Cooperation and Development, the United A f ew of Dr. M oustafa's National Industrial Developplans for t he College of ment Organization, and the Business include: World Bank. » A r t i c l e Continued on pg. 2 Young participant in the Guelaguetza Oaxaquefia San Marcos 2000 Event By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor Photos provided by: Chris Weedon Any driver that wishes t o move his or her vehicle f rom a marked space must tell the attendant so the attendant can move the car(s) blocking them in. Once a space has opened upi the attendants will f ill the space with a vehicle f rom stack parking. Stack parking begins at 9 :00 AM. 2 :00 PM is the cutoff for the stack parking option, and all keys must be picked up by 5:00 PM. By: Giovanni Ferrer Pride Staff Writer T he "Guelaguetza Oaxa^uena San Marcos 2 000" festival came to the CSUSM campus on Sunday, August 27, f rom 10:00am-5:00pm. Marcos, said that " the event brings the North County Oaxacan community together" to j oin in celebration of t heir rich customs. The Guelaguetza Festival is a combined cultural celebration of the diverse indigenous groups of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The festival features p erformances of traditional songs, dances, and music by each cultural group. Women in traditional wedding » A r t i c l e continued on o e. 7 dresses. According to the Parking Services flyer, the University decided to attempt stack parking in an e ffort to relieve "perennial start-of-semester demand for parking spaces." Stack parking has never been attempted before at Cal State San Marcos. Car Fire Taints Oaxacan Festival Story on Page 7 Photo by: Chris Weedon Approximately 2,000 people attended the event held by The Coalition of Oaxacan Indigenous Communities (COCIO). The event, modeled a fter the Guelaguetza Festival f rom Oaxaca, Mexico, had been held at Mira Costa Community College for the past six years. The Guelaguetza Festival was brought to %CSUSM with the support of President Gonzalez, COCIO, CSUSMMECHA, CSUSM Center for Border Studies (CBRA), and CSUSM Latino Association of Faculty & Staff (LAFS). Eloy, a resident of San Traditional Oaxacan cuisine attracts hungry spectators at the event "Lcroawl Ovwt&a Quintal B cwiflw & i Tim \ Pa«e3 ^Iwflw? CSsiifcBMi rage io Page 11 Beat Page 6 Page 6 �2 Tuesday, The Pride August 29, 2000 Over The Summer Orientation 2000 if m r At the Dome, Allison and Liza take a muchneeded breakfr'om their day-long Orientation. Two new faces to CSUSM: freshmen, Allison Farmer and Liza Deyo (above). This year's O-Team say "Aloha!" to freshmen and transfer students during Orientation, July 2000. O-Team takes "Transfers" on a campus tour. Pictures Provided By: Victoria Segall Transfer students ask questions during a Parking Services presentation. Thefts Over Summer By: Melanie Addington PRIDE EDITOR Over the summer, California State University San Marcos experienced a series of thefts that occurred from May 3 to June 6, in Founder's Plaza, University Hall, Craven Hall, an£Science Hall. According to Chief Thomas Schultheis, "the individual entered an unoccupied office or room and removed the cash from unattended purses and wallets. This individual looked through desks and file cabinet drawers, where most people keep their purses and other valuables." 4 No further thefts have been reported. Chief Schultheis states that the Campus Police increased foot patrols around the areas and developed a profile on the individual. Schultheis believes the individual stopped once he/she was aware of the profile developed by the campus police. There have not been many thefts on campus in the past. Schultheis states that this was a "one time series," but as a campus grows, "individuals take advantage of the * opportunities" If you have any questions, please contact Officer Mike O'Deane at 750-4567, or visit the University Police website at http:// www.csusm.edu/public_safety. Safety Tips from CSUSM Police Officers^ Cal State San Marcos A ccredited u ntil 2008 By: Victoria B. Segall PRIDE EDITOR new construction on campus), and "Cultivating an Engaged Public" (includes preparation of students for the "real-world" and their life-long learning). "The Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC), 1. If you are leaving your office or classroom, acted to r eaffirm t he accredALWAYS lock up your valuables or keep itation of California State During the accreditation them with you. University San Marcos," stated review, the WASC team and President Gonzalez in a mem- the Commission made recom2. Lock your offices when you are away. orandum dated July 24, 2000 mendations to the University, and addressed to the Cal including the need for the 3. Don't have personal items in view, State San Marcos Campus University to work on "deciChief Schultheis warns, "Most people leave Community. sion making and program things in the first drawer of desk or cabinet development." Although the and think they are "hiding" the items. Thieves WASC, an accreditation agen- Commission commended know hiding places." CSUSM on making itself cy, visited the campus March known to San Diego County, 6-9, 2000 to r eviewlhe pro4. Be aware of unfamiliar people in your the Commission believed that gression of CSUSM since work area. the University lacked "clarity 1993. The WASC evaluation Don't be afraid to challenge someone who about how to proceed with team met with the WASC is loitering there. Schultheis says, "Don't the development o f new proCommission June 22-23, 2000 confront [anyone] physically. Say, 'May I grams..." In order for CSUSM and decided to grant the help you?' A thief does not want to be University accreditation for the to develop new programs, identified. Usually, they will say no and the University will have to next eight years. leave." clarify its "academic vision," according to WASC Executive In a letter dated July 10, 5. Students should not leave backpacks unat2000, the WASC Commission Director, Ralph Wolff. tended. commended the University for Wallets may easily slip out and students may it's focus on three themes in Future accreditation reviews not notice a missing wallet until after it is the CSUSM self-study model: for CSUSM will include a gone. "Approaching C ommunity" "Preparatory Review" in 2007 (CSUSM as a learning comand "Educational Effectiveness 6. If you observe a crime take place, call the munity), "Building Capacity & Review" in March 2008. University Police at 3-1-1-1. Envisioning the Future," (concerns on "reshaping the uni7. "Most importantly," says Schultheis, "Be versity faculty," as well as aware of your environment." I nterview W ith D ean M oustafa » A r t i c l e continued f rom pg. 1 obtaining accreditation for the College of Business, expanding the MBA program and the Senior Experience (where senior business students have the o pportunity to work and solve problems with "real world" businesses and organizations). In addition, Dr. Moustafa also plans to have a task force comprised of members of the business community and the College of Business to decide how to invest the $1 million donation f rom Qualcomm. Dr. Moustafa states, " The $1 million g ift is a t urning point in the history of the College of Business. It is our choice to make it our f irst million or our last million." Mojtsiafa �The Pride Tuesday, August 29,2000 3 Weekly Web Site Web sites a re designed w ith d ifferent goals in m ind. Some websites are i ntended t o p romote t he sale of a p roduct, some a re i ntended t o b e entertaining and a rtistic, a nd some p rimarily p rovide i nformation. A s t hose of a p ublic i nstitution, t he CSUSM w eb p ages should b e e xpected t o p rovide c urrent i nformation in a u ser-friendly m anner. vvrvrv. csusm. edu C SUSM's h ome p age rwww.csusm.edu"> p rovides a n umber of l inks and a nnouncements t hat c hange r egularly, o ften w ith u seful i nformation, such as " Summer 2 000 Schedule of G lasses" a nd " Road C onstruction D etours f or T win-Oaks Valley R oad F reeway O verpass." swis. csusm.edu T he S MART Web System ( swis.csusm.edu) is a v ery u seful p ortion of C SUSM's web s ystem. A fter l ogging on, s tudents c an check t he d etails of t heir C SUSM r ecord i ncluding h olds, p ayments, g rades, and u nofficial t ranscripts. T he S mart Web also m akes it possible f or s tudents t o r egister o nline a nd t o a dd and d rop classes. T he S MART Web also d isplays t he b ook list f or classes as well as a d etailed class schedule b y day a nd t ime. wnt.csusm.edu W eb-based e mail h as b een added t o t he s ervices p rovided on t he CSUSM web p ages at: w m.csusm.edu. T his l ink is simply a nother way t o a ccess c susm.edu e mail a ccounts. T he web p ages on w ww.csusm.edu c ontain a g reat deal of i nformation on t he policies of t he university. I f someone h as a question about CSUSM, t he i nformation is probably on t he website. However, f inding t he i nformation is a d ifferent story. With t he way t he site is o rganized, I have n ever h ad much luck f inding i nformation by f ollowing l inks such as " Info f or S tudents" or " Info f or Visitors." U nless y ou k now exactly w hat you are l ooking f or and how it f its into t he d epartment-naming scheme of t he b ureaucracy t hat is CSUSM, s pecific i nformation c an b e v ery d ifficult t o f ind. Essentially, on C SUSM's w eb p ages it is e asy t o f ind b asic i nformation, w hich is not always v ery h elpful. A s a r esult, I h ave f ound t he b est way t o f ind d etailed i nformation is t o search u sing either t he site m ap ( http://www.csusm.edu/ cwismap.htmD or t o search f or k eywords ( http://www.csusm.edu/ search^ on t he c susm.edu p ages. B e c areful w hen s earching, however, as o utdated p ages w ill o ften b e t urned u p by t he search engine—it s eems t hat p art of t he w ealth of i nformation held on t he c ampus w eb p ages is o utdated i nformation. J afo_wac Email jafo__wac @ hotmail w ith c omments or suggestions f or t he n ext w eb site review. Retrs The Pride student newspaper printed incorrect information in the "Student Leadership Awards Night" article in its May 16, 2000, issue. The staff writer listed Penny Lanese as the recipient of the Victorious Club Award. In fact the award recipient was Yolanda Anderson. More over, the staff writer stated that the Victorious Club was a "student organization that works to achieve equal rights and privileges for the physically challenged." The purpose of the Victorious Club is n o t to achieve equal rights and privileges, nor- is it only for the physicallychallenged. The Pride would like to clarify that the Victorious Club is a student organization for who wants to st€jp— j?ow~t and c efebrat& the v/ctori&s of d£s— ctbl&d We apologize to Yolanda Anderson and the Victorious Club for these errors. NOW THAT YOU'RE BACK ON CAMPUS, D0N7 YOU WANT TO GET OFF? SANDWICHES COFFEE SMOOTHIES PASTRIES SALADS & LOTS RELAXED ATMOSPHERE MORE! POWER SURGE CAFE 241S. TWIN OAKS VAUSY RD. 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Last day to add fall semester classes is Sept. 1 Gonzalez stated in regards to resolving workload issues, " I know t his is an issue that had dogged this campus since before my arrival, but I pledge t o you that I will do all that I can t o resolve it in a way that will cause the least disruption and provide t he m aximum b enefit and f lexibility t o faculty." • M ost c ourses t ransfer • M ultiple s tart d ates a fter S ept. 1 • N ine c onvenient N orth C ounty l ocations President Gonzalez addresses the faculty at this year's convocation. Photo courtesy of George Cagala • $ 11 a c redit u nit/CA r esident A dmissions: ( 760) 7 44-1150, e xt. 2 164 Visit u s on t he web: www.palomar.edu |gg| „ v ' ^ lllll . Twenty-one faculty members were promoted with tenure to r ank of Associate Professor and eight were promoted to f ull professor or librarian. An article in N orth County Times on August 22, quoted Geraldo G onzalez as saying, "I t hink [the president] is saying he wants t o b e f lexible and that he wants to work with t he faculty. I hope we c an keep it so we can preserve the quality of o ur programs." Construction | ill; 9 L ocations: S an M arcos • C amp P endleton • F allbrook • P auma V alley B o r r e g o S p r i n g s • E scondido • R amona • P oway • M t. C armel Love a nd Sex State funding for summer Gonzalez stated that, "last year, courses we did not complete any buildings,^ State f unding also was recentbut we f inished the grading of the land bordered by Craven, Barham, ly approved f or s ummer courses. and Campus Way and construction President Gonzalez stated, " the goal is t o gain m aximum flexibility has begun on the science building f rom t he Chancellor's o ffice in how and arts complex." we assign f aculty t o s ummer sesCSUSM also met their initial sions" f undraising goal f or the new library. Construction is set t o begin WASC Accreditation and March 2001. Campus Climate In October, a financial project created by Student and Administrative A ffairs will be taken to the Board of Trustees f or approval of apartmentstyle dorms. If approved, construction could begin during the 2002-2003 school year. By: Victoria B. Segall PRIDE EDITOR Kate Wells (played by Famke Janssen) is a j ournalist on the verge of being f ired unless she writes an exceptional article for her editor. The topic? "How to Find the Perfect Man: A Woman's Guide t o Love & Sex." This task leads Kate t o r eflect on her past, failed relationships with ex-boyfriends that include a married music director and a n inja-film actor obsessed with Robert Dinero. Among Kate's many b oyfriends Vii ft&J}' Vi liMil fhx and f riend, Mary, played er is Adam Levy (played by by Cheri Oteri ( from Saturday Jon Favreau), an artist with Night Live)—the f ilm becomes an "abnormally large head," However Favreau did a fine entertaining. as Kate's character playfully j ob of bringing energy t o the describes him. Overall, Janssen and f ilm and portrayed his characFavreau make t his an easy-toter, Adam, as a f resh, likable There is good chemistry watch romantic comedy, similar and some f unny scenes between guy with f unny one-liners. Love & Sex is the f irst film t o High Fidelity, a f ilm that the t wo lead characters—Kate written and directed by Valerie also dealt with relationships but and Adam, played by Famke f rom a male's point of view. Breiman. Breiman wrote the Janssen (Jean Grey in X-meri) script, Love & Sex, in only three Hence, if you saw High Fidelity and Jon Favreau (writer and star and enjoyed it, you'll probably weeks, which is evident in the of the film, Swingers). enjoy Love and Sex. slow, predictable start of the f ilm. However, I was not t oo Love & Sex plays impressed by Janssen's downSeptember 8 and is not yet However, as the film proplayed p erformance and felt she gresses and more humorous and rated. did not bring her character to energetic characters are introlife. duced—including Kate's cowork- Referendum ASI President D ean Manship spoke to the faculty about the need for encouraging students t o get involved. He stated, "that fifty percent of students drop out of the CSU system." A lthough t he WASC review was favorable, there were several recommendations, one relating t o campus climate. W hile WASC congratulated the University on its "commitment t o diversity;" WASC u rged the University " to attend t o the campus climate and t o move t he campus toward b ecoming the multicultural c ommunity envisioned in t he mission statement." President Gonzalez remarked on the urgent need t o settle racial issues j m c ampus but that it must be done i n a "climate of mutual t rust and respect." Associated Students, Inc. took a step toward encouraging student involvement by hiring Brad Schmidt as the representative for Inter-Club Council. Gonzalez also urged both faculty and s taff members to engage students in the upcoming referendum regarding the Student Union building. In October, students will be asked to vote on the possibility of raising student f ees t o $50 p er semester. T his $30 dollar fee increase, if voted in, will go into e ffect Fall 2001. Grievance arbitration hearing The CSUSM faculty union, the California Faculty Association (CFA), h as t wo grievances pending before Faculty review the Strategic Planning Steering Committee objectives. Photo courtesy of George Cagala �The P ride Arts & Entertainment The Jewels of La Jolla"Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and 2 0th-century Mexican A rt" By: Victoria B. Segall PRIDE EDITOR "Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Twentieth C entury Mexican A rt" will be on exhibit t hrough Monday, September 4, at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary A rt in La Jolla. Well-known paintings on display include Frida K ahlo's Autorretrato con monos (Selfportrait with Monkeys) and Diego Rivera's Vendedora de alcatraces (Calla Lily Vendor). Additional works by K ahlo include Autorretrato con collar (Self-portrait with Necklace) and—unlike her more " normal" paintings on display at the museum—her surreal painting, El abrazo de amor del universo, la tierra (Mexico) Diego, yo y el senor Xolotl (The Love Embrace of the Universe, the Earth (Mexico) Diego, I and Senor Xolotl). In addition to paintings, lithographs entitled Acuarelas, by Kahlo's husband—renowned painter and muralist—Diego Rivera, are on display. The lithographs are watercolor sketches that portray Rivera's views of country living in Mexico. _ Tuesday, August 29,20G0 5 Sinead O'Connor's L atest Album H as Faith and Courage By: Melanie Addington PRIDE EDITOR Sinead O 'Connor's sixth album, Faith and Courage, continues her tradition of wistful ballads with two new, beautiful songs, "Jealous" and " The State I 'm In." Like her 1990 hit, "Nothing Compares to U," the songs r eflect on lost love and the pain of healing a fter a breakup. fMoti&S* "Dancing Lessons" is the only song on the album mixed and produced by Wyclef Jean, formally a member of the now d efunct Fugees, who is set t o release his second independent album this week. Although the sound of "Dancing Lessons" is a bit bubblegum, the beat is catchy and the lyrics inspire romantic daydreams. However, the remaining songs on th& album r eflect a mature, strong, and independent woman who seems to have f inally found an inner peace. In the song, " The Lamb's Book of Life," Sinead atones for her angrier days. She sings, " I know that I have done many things to give you reason not t o listen t o me/but if you knew me maybe you would understand me/words can't express how sorry I am." On the edge of preaching she continues, " If people j ust believed enough in God to pray/the world t hinks that sounds crazy/and t hat's the thing that makes me sing so sadly/to t hink that we would leave God so lonely/to t hink that we would mess u p our own destiny." Frida Kahlo Provided By: Museum of Cont. Art Maria Izquierdo, Jose Clemente Orozco, David A lfaro Siqueiros, and Francisco Toledo are a few of the many Mexican artists with works on exhibit. Miguel Calderon is another artist with prints on display. This paintings is more characteristic of the eccentric Kahlo Two of Calderon's more who was quoted as saying, "I unique prints are entitled paint my own reality." The C-Print bienvenidos a mis hue" reality" Kahlo paints shows vos peludos #2 and #4. her s uffering a fter her bus accident at age 18 years which left her bed-ridden for a few months. 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A s a dedicated priest of the Catholic religion, Sinead's theme of faith and praise t o the Father is a f ar cry f rom t he outrageous young woman who tore the Pope's picture on Saturday Night Live in 1992. Sinead's second track, " No M an's Woman," has been gaining popularity by its continuous radio play on p op stations. In t his song, she f uses her faith in spirituality and confidence of a strong, independent woman into one well-mixed song with a catchy beat. The album starts strong, but, by t he end, the slow r hythm of songs, such as, " If U Ever" and " Emma's Song," strain even t he most attentive ear. Overall, the album is a strong addition f or dedicated f ans. But, if you are j ust beginning t o appreciate Sinead's music, I recommend buying her f irst t wo albums, the Lion and the Cobra and I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, beforehand, t o f ully appreciate the m aturity she presents in Faith and Courage. �O pinion Message from AS I President Dean Manship As your ASI President, I would like to welcome all of you back for another year at California State University San Marcos. Your ASI Board of Directors and staff have been working hard all summer to provide more programs and increase our services to the students. We have dedicated a full time ASI employee, Brad Schmidt, to aid and assist student organization in all aspects of club activities and student life. ASI has hired Joyce Williams, the new Program Director for the Early Learning Center, and we are currently doing a feasibility study for bringing the center onto campus in the next few years. ASI also offers Intramural Sports, which include basketball, soccer, flag football, Softball, bowling, and volleyball, as well as fitness classes such as aerobics, nutrition, group walking, yoga, and various dance classes. We would like all students to know that we are "An Organization OF the students, BY the Students and FOR the Students." As shareholders of ASI, if you have any suggestions on how we can - improve our services to the students, please don't hesitate to let us know. To accommodate the students needs, our office will be open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm, and Fridays, 8am to 5pm, so we invite you to come in and meet with your representatives to share your concerns. Once again, welcome back and have a great semester! Dean Manship President & CEO Associated Students, Inc. California State University, San Marcos (760) 750-4990 Fax (760) 750-3149 The Truth About Stress and the College Student Why is it that we can't or that we don't have the time to do so? seem to get it right when it comes to recycling on I don't believe so. I believe it*s simply because this campus? By Sarah Aberle, MPH, RN There is an ample number of recycling containers on this campus: more than 200 freestanding containers throughout campus, several individual containers, and three gray containers located in the Dome for aluminum, plastic, and glass recycling products. Getting back into the fall semester brings excitement, anxiety, and stress for all students. From freshmen to graduate students, stress is experienced through pressures of writing papers, taking tests, keeping up on reading assignments^ and perhaps working fulltime while raising children. Many people do not realize that stress is a normal part of life. Stress can be helpful to get things done; however, too much stress can be harmful. Our bodies react to stress in a "fight or flight reaction." When our sympathetic nervous system is working overtime and we are frequently experiencing the "fight or flight" reaction, we also experience psychological and/or physical problems. Symptoms we experience with increased stress or anxiety: Tension headaches, inability to concentrate, insomnia; Gastrointestinal symptoms, diarrhea, nausea; Increased or decreased appetite; Tightness in the chest, backaches, neck pain; Increased feelings of anxiety; and Mood swings and irritability What can be done to combat stress? 1) Learn to say, "No!" Try to decrease your workload if possible. Learn to say NO! Learn to set limits for yourself. Try to take one day at a time and acknowledge your accomplishments as tasks are completed. Put things into perspective and evaluate: "How will this decision effect the BIG picture in my life." Don't spend time worrying about circumstances that you cannot change. 2) Exercise: Remember to get daily exercise. Exercising helps to increase e ndorphins (a chemical in the brain, thathelps us to relax and to feel good). Try walking, running, taking a dance class, roller-blading, going to the gym, or swimming. Exercise makes you feel good and look good! Simply taking a walk in the sunshine can help improve your mood. 3) Relax: Learn to relax throughout the day by stretching and taking slow deep breaths. Learn to meditate and set aside some quiet time to organize your thoughts. Watch out for negative thoughts that can overpower you throughout the day. Surround yourself with positive and nurturing friends. Share your concerns with your friends; many times simply knowing that other people feel the same way helps to alleviate stress. Leave some time in your schedule for f un, enjoyable activities. Remember it should be f un or relaxing! Take a hot bath with candles around the bathtub, watch the sunset at the beach, take a hike in the woods, or listen to your favorite music. 4) Remember to sleep and eat: Try to get adequate sleep and eat three well-balanced m&als per day with plenty of f ruit and vegetables. Good nutrition fuels the body, which keeps us going while it boosts our immune system in order to fight off infections. Watch out for too much caffeine and alcohol; if you consume too much, they can affect your ability to sleep and to concentrate. Learn to recognize the signals that your body gives off when you are experiencing too much stress. Make adjustments and learn to say NO! It's okay not to be Super Man or Super Woman. Give yourself a break! Learn to accept the things you cannot change. If you are a new college student, you may need additional help with time management, study skills, guidance in writing papers, note taking, etc. For more information on the above topics check out: There are more containers for recycling on this campus than any other college campus or institution that I have set foot upon, and, yet, we can't seem to get it right. AB75 is a recently passed and enacted California legislative bill that dictates that all California universities must change, implement, and improve their recycling programs within the next few years. According to AB75, all state universities must be at twenty-five percent recycling efficiency by 2002 and at f ifty percent recycling efficiency by the year 2004. This means that if CSUSM does not reach this level by the year 2004, it could be penalized and fined, thus losing valuable money and prestige in the eyes of other CSU campuses. We currently stand at about thirty percent recycling e fficiency—very good in comparison to other campuses and their recycling programs—but the thirty percent recycling efficiency falls short of the fifty percent efficiency that must be met by 2004. CSUSM's recycling coordinator, Carl Hanson, says, "With the amount of resources we have at our disposal and the accessibility of those resources, there is no reason why we shouldn't be at f ifty percent or better this very year." students and faculty don't prioritize recycling. Nancy Hoskins, Assistant Director of Administration and Customer Service, states, "Individuals should be more responsible for their individual actions " The problem is that we, as a whole—students and faculty —can't seem to get the simple concept that plastic and aluminum can't be mixed with glass, glass shouldn't be mixed with paper, and that trash should be thrown in the trash can and not mixed with any recycling product. Even worse, some of us don't participate in its practices at all. On a number of occasions I have observed faculty and students throwing trash into recycling bins and recycling products thrown into trashcans. It always appears that the culprits just don't seem to care about what they are doing. It's not like our system here at CSU San Marcos is that difficult, any grade school child could figure it out: Red containers of any size or shape are for glass products to be placed into, gray containers of any size are for plastic or aluminum, and black containers are for paper products—not including cardboard or poster board. So I guess I'm here to remind everyone that it does matter how efficiently we do recycle, not only for the ecologically hazardous effects of not recycling properly, but for the monetary and political effects on the campus community. If we were recycling properly, there would be no reason why all other universities couldn't look upon us as the ideal model by which to aspire. So why aren't we better at recycling? Is it because we are confused about recycling, Adam Bailey Http://www. ucc.vtedu/ stdysk/htimesch.html. If you continue to experience stress that interferes with your daily life, contact Counseling and Psychological Services at 760-750-4910 or Student Health Services at 760-750-4915. The P ride Co-Editor Co-Editor Graduate Intern Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall Jayne Braman Faculty Advisor Madeleine F. Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Te P i e h rd California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6111 Fax:(760)750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm,edu h ttp://www.csusm.edu/pride �T he P ride Tuesday, A ugust 29, 2 000 7 By : Melanie Addington PRIDE EDITOR What is your biggest concern about transferring to CSUSM? Photos by Victoria Segall PRIDE EDITOR 'I don't have any concerns.' (John Dellos) 'How long it's going to take me to get my classes done and the commute." 'Managing my time and learning how to quit procrastinating." (James Tellez) "The academic load per class—the amount of work required." (Debra Skinner) 'The only concern is if campus life is going to be exciting." (Jeffrey Jokerst) 'Parking. It's always parking.'1 (Sylvi Mclntyre) » Continued f rom pg. 1 While most of the works on display are translated f rom English to Spanish, these particular prints are not translated for museum goers, possibly due to the translation of the piece which hints at male anatomical p arts slightly disguised by a summer beach scene. Depending on your sense of humor, these unusual prints will either make you cringe or laugh. Calderon's prints are j ust some of the many surprising and unique pieces o f work in this exhibit f rom the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection. In my opinion, this art exhibit is definitely worth checking out and art-lovers will not be disappointed by Kahlo's self-portraits and Rivera's Calla Lily Vendor. These works of art may be considered rare j ewels of La Jolla since they will only be on display through September 4. The Museum o f Contemporary Art is located at 400 Prospect Street in La Jolla. For more information call (858) 454-3541 or visit the museum web site at: www.mcasandiego.org. V ehicle C atches F ire; N o O ne I s I njured G uelaguetza F estival: Tradition of d ance, song, m usic and c uisine By: Giovanni Ferrer Pride Staff Writer » D uring the Festival, a Ford Bronco's engine began smoking as it pulled into Parking Lot "C." University Police called the San Marcos Police and Fire Department. Flames then began rising f rom the engine. According to O fficer John Grosso, it took the Fire Department about f ive m imitpc t n Policemen as inillUlCb IU fireman putswatch the out arrive on the Photo by: Chris scene and then weedon they immediately put out the f lames. "The f uel line must have broke and gasoline might have splashed onto the engine causing the incineration," said Manuel Herrera, owner of the vehicle. Officer Grosso states that there were five people inside the vehicle, including Herrera. N o injuries were reported. Afterwards Herrera had the vehicle towed. Herrera and his family lost important documents and money, but says he was thankful that no one was hurt. Continued f rom pg. 1 Similar events are also held in Los Angeles and Fresno. Professor Bade reports that she would "like t o establish CSUSM as a place where the Bonnie Bade, Professor of Anthropology at CSUSM and researcher of migrant f arm workers, claims that there are over 20,000 Oaxacan people living in San Diego County. She stresses the importance of hosting the event on campus because it attracts the sector of our community that is underrepresented at CSUSM. Oaxacan c ommunity f eels welcome." She is t rying t o integrate the Guelaguetza Festival into the culture and c urriculum here at CSUSM by o ffering extra credit t o students that attend and report on the event. In addition, three CSUSM students videotaped the event t o use as a documentary production. Professor Bonnie Bade says, " it's an honor to have [Guelaguetza coordinators] choose CSUSM as the site f or this important cultural event." The proceeds f rom the event will support projects in the local Oaxacan communities. Traditional Dance Performances at the festival Crowd enjoys festivities. Pictures provided by: Chris Weedon �The P ride 8 Tuesday, August 29,2000 A cademic Bulletin The Pride Literary Supplement The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seeking student writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to write and professors are asked to take writing seriously. The student newspaper would like to publish expository, critical, and theoretical writing as much as creative writing, poems, stories or film scripts. The PLS will consider manuscripts^of up to 3000 words that both exemplify excellent inquiry and research in their discipline(s) and that able readers from outside that discipline to read with pleasure and understanding. Appropriate faculty judges the quality of research or creative writing. Accessibility is determined by Welcome Week Schedule August 28-Sep.8 ASI I nformation G ifts t o CSUSM S tudents ASI R ecreation & P rograms I nformation l l:00am-3:00pm F ounders P laza Tuesday, August 29 Info B ooth 7 :30am- 6 :00pm O utside C ommons 2 06 O ne-Stop-Shop 7 :30am- 6 :00pm C ommons 2 06 Welcome b y ASI S nacks h ours: 8 :00am-10:00am 4 :00pm-6:00pm F ounders P laza ASI I nformation, g ifts t o CSUSM s tudents, a lso l earn a bout ASI R ecreation & P rograms I nformation 11:0 0 am-3:00pm F ounders P laza Wednesday, August 30 I nfo B ooth 7 :30am-6:00pm O utside C ommons 2 06 P resident's P icnic Come h ave a f ree l unch the editor(s) of The Pride or their designated representatives, Submissions: Submissions are currently being accepted for the upcoming Pride Literary Supplement. All forms of literary writing — expository, critical, theoretical and creative writing — are encouraged. Authors should avoid highly technical language, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be parenthetical. APA, MLA, Chicago, and all other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. The PLS favors student writing and will privilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research in the student's field of study or published texts of a related kind. November 2 0,2000. For f urther information, contact The Pride office by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu, or by phone at (760) 750-6111. Staff and faculty contributions will also be considered. New Vocal Ensemble at CSUSM Photos or images (black and white preferred) of other artwork will also be accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Please submit images and text using the following instructions. Professor Merryl Goldberg is happy to announce that the University is forming its' very first vocal ensemble. This group is open to all singing ability levels, and promises to be great fuii! The group meets as a 2- unit class, MUSC 394, CRN 42166, from 9:00-10:50 on Thursday mornings in VPANX PERFORMING CENTER. For judging and layout purposes: The group will explore a variety of types of music, and will include music for children that can be used with small groups or in classrooms. Submit a blind copy, with your name appearing only on a cover sheet and essay title, your mailing address, e-mail, phone number, and major or graduate field of study to: The Pride mailbox "Student and Residential Life" Office: Commons 207 Also: E-mail one electronic file attachment (MS Word) to pride@csusm.edu. Entries submitted without an electronic copy will not be reviewed. An electronic copy on a PC-formatted disk will also be accepted. Manuscripts or disks will not be returned. Deadline for submissions: s erved b y P resident Gonzalez, Wednesday, September 6 t he s taff, a nd f aculty Club Week of CSUSM! 9 :00am-4:00 p m l l:00am-l:00pm F ounders P laza T he Dome T errace A lumni Club R eunion Night ASI I nformation, g ifts t o Meet p ast a nd p resent m emCSUSM s tudents, a lso l earn bers of t he s tudent c lubs a t a bout ASI R ecreation & CSUSM. P rograms I nformation 5 :00pm-8:00pm 1 1:00am-3:00pm T he Dome T errace F ounders P laza ASI I nformation, g ifts t o Thursday, August 31 CSUSM s tudents, a lso l earn Office D ecoration C ontest a bout ASI R ecreation & See t he s taff s pirit come alive P rograms I nformation t hrough t heir office d ecora1 1:00am-3:00pm tions! F ounders P laza All Day Thursday, September 7 ASI I nformation, g ifts to Club Week CSUSM s tudents, a lso l earn 9 :00am-4:00pm a bout ASI R ecreation & F ounders P laza P rograms I nformation 1 1:00am-3:00pm ASI I nformation, g ifts t o F ounders P laza CSUSM s tudents, a lso l earn a bout ASI R ecreation & Monday, September 4 P rograms I nformation University Closed, Labor Day 1 1:00am-3:00pm F ounders P laza Tuesday, September 5 Club Week Friday, September 8 G ather i nformation f rom a ll Club Week c lubs o n c ampus! Get 9 :00am-4:00pm Involved! F ounders P laza 9 :00am-4:00pm F ounders P laza ASI I nformation, g ifts to CSUSM s tudents, a lso l earn ASI I nformation, g ifts to a bout ASI R ecreation & CSUSM s tudents, a lso l earn P rograms I nformation a bout ASI R ecreation & l l:00am-3:00pm F ounders P laza P rograms I nformation 1 1:00am-3:00pm F ounders P laza We welcome you to come share in some creative and fun times with the group. For more information, please contact Merryl Goldberg at goldberg@csum.edu or (760) 750-4322, or come to class next Thursday and we will be happy to answer all your questions. STUDENT Fee Referendum VOTE University Student Union Fee Increase Referendum October 9-10, 2000 Measure 1 - Asks students to approve an increase in the University Student Union Fee for all regularly matriculated students to $50 per semester/term (a $30 per semester/term increase for full-time students and a $40 per semester/term increase for parttime students) effective July 1, 2001, Funds would be used to build and operate the Clarke Field House/University Student Union, which if approved, will be built and open in 2003. Measure 2 - Asks students to approve two f uture fee increases of $15 per semester/term, the f irst to talce effect July 1, 2006 the second $15 increase to go into effect July 1,2010. These f unds will be used to develop the necessary reserves to build a separate University Student Union facility on or about academic year 2019. All matriculated students at CSUSM will have the opportunity to vote on the two proposed University Student Union Fee increases on the dates indicated above. 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Welcomes Palomar College To Replace Students with Two Counselor Brings Art to Life Netscape Weeks of Festivities By: Brian Fisher Pride Staff Writer By: Tim Mullaly Pride Staff Writer By: Bryan Clark Pride Staff Writer In the constant push of progress and technology, new innovations sprout up and old ways die hard. At CSUSM, Webmail is sprouting up and Netscape Navigator Messenger is dying hard. In a recent move toward convenience, Academic Computing Services has declared yet another casualty in the technology sprint. "We are going to have to phase out Netscape Messenger," stated Teresa Macklin, Director of Academic Computing Services, "Netscape's new version is really different for users and requires major modifications to the current configuration." »Story Continues on Pg. 3 A.S I. welcomed students—new and returning—during Welcome Week, August 24-31. A highlight of Welcome Week was a free lunch served by President Gonzalez and the CSUSM staff on August 30. All students are invited to participate in Club Week, to Students learn about clubs on campus be held September 5-8. f Club Week features club information booths set up in Founder's Plaza. A.S.I. Club Services Technician, Brad Schmidt, will also staff a booth to answer questions about starting new clubs on campus. "There is more to education than going to class," said Schmidt, and he went on to explain the importance of getting involved with student organizations. Photo by Melanie Addington If you have any questions about starting or joining a club, Brad can be reached in the A.S.I, office in Commons 203, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30am to 11:00am by appointment, and all day Friday, by appointment. On Monday through Thursday students are welcome to stop by the A.S.I Club Service Center from 11:00am to 5:00pm. For further information or to reach Brad Schmidt call 750-4990. Twin. Oaks Moving By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer Caltrans officials recently reported that construction on the second phase of the new Twin Oaks Valley Road bridge and the exit /entrance ramps for State Route 78 (SR-78) in San Marcos will be completed within one year. » Story Continues on Pg. 2 In This Issue What About the Women? »Story Continues on Pg. 5 en's team can rise to the level of the men's team at CSUSM. CSUSM's ASI sponsors a powerful men's soccer club team. The men's team, ranked second in the CarlsbadOceanside Division II League, belongs to the National Intramural Recreational Sport Association (NIRSA), and has played against campuses such as CSU Long Beach and Pepperdine University. Gonzalez reports that "Presently, the women's soccer team still needs 15 committed women in order to begin practices." Ideally new players would be freshmen or sophomores so that they can stay with the team and carry on a history t o future players. CSUSM has not had a women's soccer team until this year. Last year, Stacy Goldstein, a former student, started collecting names to begin a women's club. Stop signs soon to be replaced by much-needed traffic signals dn Twin Oaks Valley Road. Photo by Melanie Addington Local News The Web Page 2 "It's like theater without actors" explained Luna describing his work, "it's visual art.. .multimedia installation..." Internationally known as a performing and installation artist, Luna, who also ngages students works as a counselor at Palo- James LunaHeis artwork will bein a lecture. mar College, opened his lecisplay in t CSUSM ture with a performance called on dbeginningheeptember l6ibrary S . "The Rattle Piece." Photo by Chris Weedon He began by changing Luna took a rattle in one from his bright yellow shoes hand and in his other hand, (that matched his shirt) into he took a metallic case for his brown shoes with small colored brown shoes that doubled as a beads. drum. While shaking the rattle; Luna stared into the audience. By: Nicole Moreno Pride Staff Writer "We're moving right along," said Ed Fitzgibbon, resident engineer for the Twin Oaks project, "and we'll probably be done by spring of 2001." This cbmes as good news to area commuters and students of Cal State San Marcos who have been using the San Marcos Boulevard detour to enter the westbound lanes of SR-78, causing traffic back-ups in an already overcrowded area. However, before the congestion ceases, work on the loop ramp for the westbound entrance to SR-78 as well as the three other entrance/exit "It's about subcultures, rock music, working out or drinking, being alone on stage, selling our Eagle Dance.. .deciding on whether or not to give you the finger or the peace sign," stated artist James Luna at his arts lecture Friday night. Page 3 - T h o u g h t s o n.. Hamlet This year, Susana Gonzalez of A.S.I, is keeping the recruitment torch burning and is hopeful that the wom- Opinion Coach Khalled Al-Shafie, the men's soccer coach and a former professional soccer player, is willing to assist in the coaching of the women's team. Anyone interested in joining or obtaining information about the team should contact Susana Gonzalez at (760) 750-4990 or via email at sgonzale@csusm. Next Warn Calendar • j �Deregulation: Politics, Power, and Students By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer of utility bills. As the state senate is postponing the billing of rising energy costs to consumCSUSM students spearhead- ers, many are looking to Nader ed an independent "Students for a more lasting solution. for Nader" coalition last week after meeting with 38 other Nader has denounced the concerned student represenderegulation plan since it was tatives from six San Diego passed unanimously in area college and university cam- Sacramento in 1996. In 1998 he puses (CSUSM, UCSD, SDSU, tried unsuccessfully to overturn Grossmont, Mesa, and SD City deregulation. College). At the August 29th meeting Inspired to organize in Nader expressed his thoughts response to many pressing on the energy crisis, saying issues concerning students, the that deregulation was a mistake. group's main goal, according "One reason is that when you to Vera Sachs of Grossmont deregulate an essential service College, was to "include as like the provision of electricity, many people as possible in you allow monopoly pricing to opening up a democratic space move in because competition for dialogue where people can doesn't arrive quickly," stated listen and be heard." Nader. Although in support of Rather than admitting the Green Party presidential candi- failure of deregulation, date Ralph Nader, the group Governor Gray Davis explained holds getting students informed, in August that, "Eventually registered to vote and opening deregulation will work, but presidential debates to the there are growing pains." Green and Independent Parties as higher priorities than the In the meantime, Davis is winning of an election. supporting three bills many local consumer and political High on the list of pressing leaders feel will have no effect issues was the skyrocketing cost on the fundamental causes of » Construction on Twin Oaks Continuedfrom Pg. 1 greater efficiency and moving into renewability." At a time when many college students are beginning to pay their own utility bills, lose family health-care eligibility, and support themselves, Nader's stance on issues like energy reregulation, universal health care, and a "Living Wage" minimum wage increase to $10.00 an hour are causing many students to take interest in presidential elections for the first time. the subsequent construction of office buildings and homes in the area. Traffic volumes in the area have increased by roughly 12 percent per year in the last three years and have doubled over the last decade. The plan, referred to as the "Heart of the City," includes a proposed development plan that includes areas surrounding the SR-78 interchange, commercial Phase two consists of business parks, a town hall diverting traffic onto the two city complex, residential comcompleted lanes of the new munities, regional hospitals, and bridge so that demolition can the expansion of California begin on the old bridge. State University San Marcos. According to 1987's Proposition While the demolition will take place at night~when parts A, the TransNet local sales tax program provided funding of SR-78 can be safely shut down—crews will be working for the $9 million SR-78 intertirelessly throughout the days to change project. finish the final pours on the four lanes to be added to the new bridge. Once finished, the bridge will consist of six lanes (two through lanes and a turn pocket for each direction.) The widening will help ease the flow of traffic associated with the risfe in university attendance and Other topics discussed by the group included sweatshops, environmental issues, union rights for professions such as teachers, education, affirmative action, and political apathy among students. Craig Sachs of UCSD emphatically stated that "absolutely everyone is being welcomed and encouraged to attend our meetings, especially those that don't support Nader or the Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader visits San Diego Green Party Rally Ralph Nader has been lead- Green Party, and those who to discuss the impact ofderegulation on ing the struggle in consumer don't know about any of this. San Diegans. advocacy in the United States Our scope is much bigger than Photo by Melanie Addington Nader, it's as big as ourselves, since the mid-sixties and is the energy crisis. that is, students as a powerful "responsible for the existence of the Environmental Protection force." This issue is of special con- Agency, the Consumer Product cern to San Marcos, as the Safety Commission, the city became the first district Occupational Health and Safety to decide to form a municipal Administration, the Meat and utility, eschewing private energy Poultry Inspection Laws, the providers and forming the city's Vehicle Safety and Highway own power company. Safety Acts, the freedom of Information Act, the Coal Mine Nader continued, "The pol- Health and Safety Act, the Safe icies I think that need to be Photo by Victoria B. Segall Drinking Water Act, the Clean pursued now are quite clear. Air Act, and more. The group will hold it's first Reregulation, repeal of the law, "open to the public" meeting refund, and refining energy His stated goal is to get five Thursday, September 7 at 2 pm production and distribution for percent of the vote, in which at the Power Surge Cafe. According to Caltrans officials, the new bridge and surrounding road improvements will increase the capacity of the SR-78 interchange to handle traffic projections until 2015. "The whole project was initiated by the City of San I Marcos," said Tom Nipper of the Caltrans Public Affairs Office, "and it is part of their whole development plan for the area." ramps will have to wait as the final pouring of the bridge is said to take precedence. "We have finished the first phase of bridge construction and work has begun on the second phase," added Fitzgibbon, "however, the loop ramp will have to wait until after we finish pouring the bridge." case the Greens would get federal matching funds in 2004. All construction photos by Melanie Addington j .. A v f • • Career and Assessment Center goes Under The Sea Financial Aid Wins Decorating Contest Left and Above: Financial Aid office wins decorating contest. Right: A.S.I. sails to A.S.I. Island Offices were asked to decorate to show CSUSM spirit to new students. Judging took place on August 31. All Photos by Melanie Addington and Victoria Segall �Weekly W eb Site: World Wide Junk Mail By: Jofo_Wac I don't know anyone who would walk out to the curb, open up the mailbox, and be so excited to receive a mailbox full of junk mail that (s)he'd make ^copies and mail it to friends and family. Yet this happens continually on the Internet. email and forwarding it to friends is pretty harmless, presuming they appreciate the email and find the humor in what is sent. Sending junk mail, on the other hand, is SPAM, and can be avoided. There is no avoiding receiving SPAM on the Internet. If you have an email account and haven't received junk mail, you will. Just don't send it. At the start of any semester new students on campus receive email addresses and access the Internet, many for the first time. When people first begin using email, it's neat and fun to send This junk mail can be and receive mail. divided into two types. The first is commercial junk mail, Receiving a funny picture, much like what you receive or hilarious new joke in the in your "snail mail" box, usu- »WebMail Continued fromPg.l Academic Computing Services discovered in June that Netscape's new version of Navigator Suite would need an immense amount of reconfiguration. Instead of reconfiguration, Academic Computing Services opted for a change in procedure, choosing WebMail (by Infinite Technologies). But is WebMail a step ahead? The new version of Netscape Navigator (Version 6) (http://www.netscape.com) has many new features; such as Mail, Web Editor, Browser, Multimedia, and Newsgroups. Generally speaking, Netscape is a powerhouse of a program. Academic Computing Services considered the new version of Netscape Navigator but had to yield to WebMail. Timing and simplicity were major factors for choosing WebMail. "Since we don't like to inconvenience people by making changes in the winter," explains Macklin, "we'd need to introduce a change in the fall semester." ally done in bulk mailings to email addresses to sell something, usually porn. There is little that can be done about this type of junk, except to trash it and forget it. The second type is junk mail from your friends. This type of mail is something you have the ability to reduce do not forward it! Encourage others to not forward the junk either. I have found two web sites that are well organized and explain the different kinds of junk mail well and debunk the myths contained in them: http ://www.internet101 .com/hoax/ contains a thorough list of links including information on virus hoaxes and links to news and anti-virus sites that allow you to determine the validity of the virus warnings you may have been sent, as well as links to information on Internet myths and fraud. like Excite, Hotmail, etc.—is third party software that is used in the same manner as CSUSM's WebMail. All that is needed to check CSUSM's WebMail is a computer and a browser Macklin also said, with Internet access. Pointing "WebMail is not client sensitive. [Webmail] doesn't care your browser to the following address: http://wm.csusm.edu if you are on a Mac or a will bring you to the login PC...doesn't care if you use Netscape or IE...doesn't require screen. Entering your login name and password is all that is you to configure a bunch of preferences. And, most of all, needed to start it up. it's easy to manage." Overall, WebMail has With thousands of students caught the fancy of the Academic Computing Services using computers on and off campus, WebMail only needs staff and active computer-sava web browser—for example, vy students. Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer—and a connection to WebMail's ease of use the Internet. and implementation has beat out Netscape Navigator. We are But has WebMail won the now left with our memories of hearts of the students that must how things were. All we can use it? "It's easy to use," rea- do now is watch technology, awaiting the next rush of innosoned Chris Flora, "It's just vation to blow by at Cal State like Yahoo WebMail. I can use it from anywhere, PC or San Marcos. Mac." Yahoo WebMail—much http .7/netsquirrel.com/ combatkit/index.html contains information on the urban legends that continually circulate the Internet in the form of junk mail from your friends. Clarification Preferred Method for Accessing the Smart Web: www.csusm.edn/smartweb/ In the Weekly Web Site article, The Pride editors mistakenly listed the smart web address as swis.csusm.edu. The preferred method to access the campus Smart Web system is www.csusm.edu/smartweb/. Markus Quon, Technology Coordinator for CSUSM states, "While students are not prevented from accessing the swis webIn short, check out these site directly, we only publish web sites, and don't forward the the www.csusm.edu/smartweb/ junk to your friends with sub- address in all media. The reason jects like "people putting HIV- we do this is to provide infected needles in gas pump announcements and status inforhandles" or "beware of blue mation to students who use the envelopes because they contain Smart Web system. Prior to the Klingerman virus." If you this approach, there were times wouldn't Xerox, stamp and re- when the system would be down mail the junk in your mailbox and we'd receive email inquiries to your friends, think twice regarding the status. By providbefore doing it on the Internet. ing the "gateway" we are able Email jafo wac@hotmail.com to immediately notify students of with comments or suggestions any known down-time and probfor the next website review. lems that might be occurring." SKIPthe LeECTURE W make BANKING W ELLS F ARGO easy to Here's a subject you can ace. Banking at Wells Fargo is a walk in the quad with the Student Combo Package. It combines a range of services into one smart plan. S ign u p t oday a t t he Wells F argo l ocation nearest y our school a nd y ou'll rock w ith a f ree S ony Music G ift C ertificate. 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There is less substance in the stories being told than there is the incessant attempt to squeeze in as many different references about having sex as possible. Whipped is a comedic film about sex and relationships. It takes a look into the lives of three ex-college roommates and best friends who are still commitment-shy but always ready to swap stories about their latest conquests. There is Zeke, the self-proclaimed "East Coast Enigma," who believes his appeal comes from projecting a certain mystery that simply leaves the ladies wanting more. Into the picture enters Mia (played by Amanda Peet), coincidentally, the object of all their desires. All three guys fall in love with her and the token boy brawling ensues. Mia has the men whipped, so to speak, as they swallow their bachelor mindsets. Brad is a jocular, selfobsessed, "Wall Street guy" who, when he stops "closing deals" at work, is still "closing deals" in other regards. Jonathan doesn't possess the same prowess as the other two, but his libido is just as high. His outlet, though, is more of the self-gratifying sort. His stories involve imaginary girls with names similar to body lotion brands—like Nivea, Lubriderma, or Vaselina. Whipped stars from left to right: Judah Domke (Eric), Zorie Barber (Zeke), Amanda Peet (Mia), and Brian Van Holt (Brad) Photos courtesy ofInternet Movie Database at www.imdb.com The Bastard Sons of Johnny Gash and Eve Selis Thoughts on... Niarse Throughout the film, all the talk about "stuffing, railing, sacking," hot chicks was over done and not one clever line was ever uttered. Any laughs to be had came from tried and true raunch and bathroom humor. This prevented Whipped from being viewed anywhere beyond a shallow point. Whipped is rated R and is now playing. Betty By: Timothy Mullaly Pride Staff Writer Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian nationalist By the time they played their second song, this band had peo- "Whatever you do will b e ple up and dancing to their insignificant, but it is most On Thursday night, August great country music. important that you do it." 31, 2000, The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and Eve Selis The featured performer was "There is more t o life t han "took down the house" at the the wonderfully talented and increasing its speed." Belly Up Tavern in Solana beautiful Eve Selis who sang Beach. with a voice that knocked me "If I had no sense of humor, off my feet. I would long ago have comThe Bastard Sons of Johnny mitted suigide." Cash opened for Eve Selis. The Eve is a local San Diegan Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and had the fan club at the are a local San Diego band that Belly Up to prove it. Her music "Freedom is not worth frequently performs in North had many twists—from rock n' having if it does not conCounty. roll to alternative country to folk-swing. This amazing wom- note f reedom to err. It my The music of The Bastard an's talent will blow you away. passesumancomprehension how h beings, b e they Her voice is deep and Sons is the kind you could lisever so experienced and ten to all the way to Las Vegas. strong and took my breath away. Her lyrics alone speak of able, can delight in depriving other h uman beings of truths with which many could that precious right." relate. By: Chelsea Louro Pride Staff Writer Selis also covers Johnny Cash, Steve Earl and Tom Petty songs, and yes, she does them justice. My advice to everyone is to see Eve Selis perform live. The next performance by Eve Selis will be September 8 at 8:00pm at the Belly Up Tavern. The Belly Up is located at 143 South Cedros Avenue in Solana Eve Selis Beach. Admission is $5 and Photo Courtesy of: www.zing.com worth every penny. "We must become the change we want t o see." - Mahatma Gandhi "Generations to come will find it difficult to believe that a m an such as G andhi ever walked the face of this earth." -Albert Einstein Nurse Betty is t he f irst Photo Courtesy of Upcoming Films After Betty's husband is murdered by a couple of hit men, she decides to go to Los Angeles and marry George McCord's character, Dr. David Ravel. Unfortunately for Betty, the hit men follow her. Neither the story nor the dialogue are predictable. Zellweger is hilarious and delivers an honest portrayal of a girl who falls in love with a guy who doesn't exist. must-see comedy of the new WebSite school year. Betty Sizemore (www. upcomingfilms. com) (Renee Zellweger) is a waitress obsessed with soap star George Wesley (Chris Rock), and plenty of violence. McCord (Greg Kinnear). By the end of the film, so Nurse Betty h as something many different endings are pos- for everyone: a cross-country chase, a love story, witty dialogue between the hit men, Charlie (Morgan Freeman) and sible that the chosen outcome is a great surprise. Nurse Betty opens September 8 at a theater near you. �Arts & Entertainment Hamlet Wields Free and Natural Beauty By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer People doesn't know Hamlet until they've seen it in the play's inherent immediacy of action. In the four centuries since it was first staged, William Shakespeare's tragic story of an emotionally troubled college student who procrastinates completing his assignment remains fascinating in its archetypal relevance. The Coronado Playhouse's Fourth Annual Free Shakespeare Festival production of the play, directed and adapted by Keith A. Anderson, is no exception. bring a sweater. Most of the acting is impeccable, especially George Blum's endearing portrayal of Horatio. Jeffrey Lippold as Hamlet speaks Shakespeare's incredible poetry with a graceful and poignant understanding. One gem of the production is ]Villiam Savage's small role as the gravedigger which adds just the right amount of comic Jeffrey Lippold as Hamlet relief. Small porPhoto Courtesy of The Coronado PlayHouse tions of the play design is that most of it is pro- were edited out, omitting the vided by nature. Act I begins character of Fortinbras. Though the production is with the setting of the sun, a small and spartan one with stars emerging somewhere in The Coronado Playhouse few props, "Hamlet" maintains Act II. The occasional mean- will present its last three dering.sailboat and the clouds productions of "Hamlet" a refreshing aesthetic with engaging actors, well-chosen overhead as they roll in over September 8, 9, and 10 and the bay affectively simulate interim music, and excellent begin at 8pm. It would also be the Danish Coast and make costuming. worthwhile to bring a book and the outdoor aspect of the pro- arrive very early, as there are The best aspect of the set duction visually rewarding—but few comfortable seats. »James Luna from Pg. 1 After a brief pause, he tossed the rattle on the floor. "Fuck" he muttered in a disgusted tone, concluding "The Rattle Piece." In conjunction with the photographs, Luna showed a video clip of a performance called "Dream Rider." The video features Luna, dressed in comical NativeAmerican clothing, riding a Luna continued his lecture stationary bicycle. The song, "Only in Dreams," by modern by introducing a series of photographs showing installa- rock band Weezer, plays in the tion pieces. One of the pieces background. In the video backincluded a collection of crutches drop behind Luna, bikers travel the open road. The performance painted to resemble Native Americans. Hats, with woven ends when a biker is shot basket patterns, as well as feath- and killed in a confrontation, ers and colorful beads, hung after which Luna holds up his from the tops of the crutches . hand with twofingersextended (apparently signifying peace). In the center of another Luna recalled "going to piece stood a staggered pyramidal stack of television sets with Knotfs Berry Farm with [his] fire displayed on the screens. mom and saying, 'Hey Mom, "High Tech War Shirts" with look at the Indians.'" Luna thermometer necklaces and dig- says, "It's cool being an Indian. It's also painful.. .it's frustratital clock beads were also ing." shown. Additional photographed artwork shows Luna posing in positions that mimic famous paintings, sculptures, and other familiar pieces. In closing, Luna stated, "I would like to leave you with a saying that elders say after something like a funeral or ceremony: Drive home safely." While showing these images, Luna proceeded to humorously imitate the positions and emotions portrayed by the various works. He explains that he wants to "re-interpret" the famous art. James Luna's exhibit will be in CSUSM's Library through November 30. An artist's reception is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6 from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the Library Courtyard. Performances between horse races in the Infield* Free admission to the racetrack and concerts with valid LD. Enter at Grandstand Special G ate First race 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 858/755-1 141 or check the site at www.delrnarracing.com SEASON �— — Opinion Sharpening the Knives: A Few Thoughts on Parking and Food is here because McDonalds, for more spots. Question two: Have you car- Burger King and even White Castle believe that they pooled? couldn't make a dime at San The first week of school has gone by without any Marcos. a) Yes, because I am conmajor problems. However, cerned about the environment. those universal campus com- b) Yes, because I totaled my True or False? The food at CSUSM is cheaper than at plaints about parking and food* car and I need a lift. have resurfaced once again. c) No, because I drive straight airports, bowling allies, and other campuses. from work. Working as a cashier in d) No, because I don't have The Dome, I often overhear the time to wait on another True or False? We are all on the same ship of fools. complaints about the school. person. The two most common complaints I hear are not unique to Here are the answers to If you answered true to CSUSM and can be applied to the quiz. If you answered all the questions, congratulaevery campus from San Diego any of the questions with any tions, you have a grasp on life. to Portland, Maine. If you answered false to any answer other than the last choice offered, you obviously of the questions, to quote the Complaint number one: The don't think too much about movie "Caddyshack," "You'll these things. Be thankful that get nothing and you'll like it." parking sucks. Complaint number two: The you even get a chance to park. Most college campuses parkfood sucks. Overall, the complaints ing systems resemble an over- about parking and the food Yet, there is something grown Disneyland Autopia. are just minor. Yes, we have underlining these grievances. The difference? You want to a small parking system, but I thought about it over a cup get off as soon as possible and compared to most places we bumping another person will have it easy at CSUSM. We of hot cocoa and came to a conclusion: the complainers cost you more than an over- could make parking easier, priced mouseburger. but we don't want to carpool are a bunch of whiners. or take public transportation. Speaking of food, I often These options would free up a I think we need some group therapy and a reality hear people who are buying lot of spaces. check. Let's focus on parking food in the Dome complaining about the prices and badfor a moment: As for the food, when this mouthing the selections. This campus grows, we will get would be amusing except they more stores and even a franQuestion one: Why do we need more parking spaces? are ignorant of the reality of chise or two, but we are a the food situation on campus. commuter campus and until that changes, you get what you a) Because there are more stuLet's have another activity can get. Remember, restaurant dents b) Because everyone drives an in our group therapy session. row is only a few miles away, This time answer true or false. but I doubt you want to lose SUV that wonderful parking spot. c) Because everyone drives alone, thus creating a demand True or False? The Dome By: Victor Mireles Pride Staff Writer Welcome Home... Take Three By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer was closest to my house—and finally decided that California State University San Marcos was the perfect fit for me. The third time is a charm. At least that is what they say. I Now here I am, trying not to have never been in a position to find out; I usually get it right fail for a third time (it becomes the first time or just give up. increasingly more difficult to The problem is, my parents will transfer as the years go by). not let me give up on college. My parents have encouraged me to stay in one place by Sports—got it right. Music-got it right. Computers—failed threatening not to "sponsor" any miserably, gave up. Homework— more moves. They tell me that I have been too hard on my previdon't know, never tried it ous schools and cities. So I have College is a different story. decided to be more positive. Coming from northern California, I figured that the lush, green, rainy land in northern Oregon would be a perfect fit. Wrong. It rained too much, the cities were too small, and the school was smaller than your high school. What have I noticed so far about CSUSM? Stairs. Boy, are they great! By the end of the semester, my ass will be in the best shape of its life. I was going to write home to tell the folks about it, but I think I will surprise them when I go home for Christmas. I figure that if I am lucky, I will be able to fit nicely into a pair of Wranglers by November. After a year of Hell, and I mean Hell (school is bad enough, put it in northern Oregon and you have got yourself a whole new set of problems), I decided that northern What else do I love about California would be a better fit. San Marcos? Oh, I know—the parking! So where did I head? You I love how I have to pay for bet—San Jose. Who would not want to live in San Jose? The a parking permit so I can park have t the h c hen walk are few and far etween S tall-master S tate" of students that, too,oals. Itciho- tareesthe-monthly rent bosts more athroughealthmenter, stidewalk to sen to fulfill their g s the uddy nd c I s a ccessibility f o r a s elect f ew? remarkable that even with the than my car—it is every man's class. That is the best! use of technology (elevators), paradise. I lasted a year there. still akes a It is great because by the By: Catherine Harden cise they receive on their way ietxtra 2t0 to 3many studentsgetn 0 minutes to time I get to the stairs I The air was too hot, my Pride Staff Writer to class each day. However, o class It has the University created a tthough seach day.aveistoastravel neighbor-HOOD was too ghetto, have already fatigued my mustudents h Throughout the past cou- haven of learning that is only through a maze to reach their and nobody spoke English. Time ples enough to really isolate my glutes—Wranglers here I come! ple of years, CSU San Marcos accessible for a select few? classrooms, taking much need- for a change of scenery. has been awarded the nickaround the ountWhen trying to decide I also love the small classes. name of "Stairmaster State." Unfortunately, this school ed detoursthroughout ccampus. less stairs where my next failure would be, Being that we live in a health has made life much harder for I did the most logical thing, It's great because I am conscious city, many students handicapped students. Not to T grapevine, I called my friends and asked a transfer student so they don't mind the strenuous exer- mention, the older generation some hrough thesaid about has been them if they needed a roommate. "allowed" me to register for building much needed classes the day before school electronic mail account, rather than the ramps around campus, I did not know where I want- began. This made sure that individual editors. It is the policy of The but nothing has been ThePride ed to go, but I knew it was Pride not to print anonymous letters. I got none of the classes I needCo-Editor Melanie Addington set in stone. Time will not North, and I knew it was ed. This is great because it will Co-Editor Victoria B. Segall Display and classified advertising in tell if this rising probGraduate Intern Jayne Braman not East (a year in Oregon arid add yet another semester to my The Pride should not be construed as the lem will be solved Faculty Advisor Madeleine F. Marshall ever-increasing number of years endorsement or investigation of commercial or even accommodated another in San Jose gave me a new appreciation for the ocean), needed to graduate. Who wants enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves and there really are not a lot of to stop going to school anyway, All opinions and letters to the editor, therightto reject any advertising. The Pride more efficiently and published in The Pride, represent the opin- is published weekly on Tuesdays during the effectively. One thing schools to the West, so South it right? ions of the author, and do not necessarily academic year. is for sure, the problem was! represent the views pi The Pride, or of with this University 's I think mom and dad were California State University San Marcos. The Pride selective accessibility Lucky for me, one of my Unsigned editorials represent the majority California State University San Marcos right—I just need to focus more may, unfortunately, opinion of The Pride editorial board. San Marcos, CA riends just bought t good me. discourage future stu- ifn Scripps-Ranch. Sa housean . on mhetartingthings around have 92096-0001 unny S Ia s to feel like I Letters to the editors should include Phone: (760) 750-6111 dents from attending Diego, here I come. found my home. 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Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. �The Next Wave By: Jennifer Miller Pride Staff Writer 3 1 work behind a large, colorful table stacked with papiermache food, desserts and flowers, Lowe poses the question: "Is art secondary to the social framework that surrounds it?" I never noticed the small paintings on the wall. t The California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents 20 Southern Californian artists in an exhibit titled "The Next Wave." The featured artists live and work within the coastal communities of Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego. Philip Argent According to "The Next Linda Besemer Wave" exhibit, the works are a Ingrid Calame rare display of current artistic J ane Callister theory and the new ways of thinking about visual culture in Dan Connally "fast-paced contemporary soci- Steven Criqui ety." Stephen P. Curry Furthermore, many of the Sharon Ellis artists "evoke past styles and Salomon Huerta traditional genres: from still Ruprecht von life, landscape, historic painting, and portraiture, to modern Kaufmann abstraction, color-field paint- J ean Lowe ing, conceptual and installation Yunhee Min art." Enrique Martinez As I discovered a new art- Celaya ist and style around ever corner, I was suddenly distracted Laura Owens by an installation piece in a Scott Reeder corner of the museum entitled, Lezley Saar "A Collection of Frontispieces." Richard Allen In this piece, artist Jean Morris Lowe investigates how the social context provided by a Gail Roberts museum setting affects visi- Adam Ross tors' perceptions about the art Darren Waterson presented. Featured Artists By placing the actual art Did "Welcome Week" make you excited about getting involved with CSUSM's campus life? If so, what were you excited about? W "Barely noticed it. Nice concept, I guess. But I was busy trying to get classes, my permit-not because I didn't appreciate it." (Geoffrey Gordon) "Yes it did. The different clubs the campus offers, I was interested in the German Club, M.E.C.h.a., and the International Club." (Maria Jose) Another local artist I found interesting was Linda Besemer and her brightly colored, abstract works that defy the traditional framed oil on canvas. Besemer's technique involves working backwards from the surface of sheets of plexiglas using acrylic strips. As she takes away the layers, Besemer is left with an amazing array of colors and shine. Her art gently folds over aluminum rods hung from the wall shining with spectacular colors of blues, reds, yellows and pinks. Hundreds of colors perfectly aligned with the panes and hairs of the glass. p As I continued through the rooms, I came upon a display by Judi Russell, a Los Angeles-based photographer. Russell's specially-commissioned portraits of each artist and brief statements about their work allowed me to understand their intensions and perspectives. "The Next Wave" runs through September 10 and admission is $3.00 for CSUSM students. — Academic Bulletin — W ould y ou like to nominate a professor for the H arry Brakebill Distinguished P rofessor A ward? P lease stop by the A cademic S enate Office for m ore information. P hone us at 7 60/750-4058 or e -mail aguina@mailhost1 nsusm.edu. Time Line: rNominations Due: Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 2000 rAcceptance Letters Due: Thursday; Nov. 9th, 2000 ^Dossiers Due: Thursday Dec. 7, 2000: DUE by 4:00pm Classifieds Miscellaneous Services Offered Egg Donors Needed to help.make MEL-TYPE & U study! an infertile couples dreams come Melissa 760.741.4105 true. ixove @home.com Compensation is $3,500.00. Ages 20 to 30. Please contact Susan at 1-800-463-5656. By Melanie Addington PRIDE STAFF EDITOR Photos by Victoria Segall PRIDE STAFF EDITOR *- ' I Li "I'm interested in seeing all the new clubs and organizations. Also seeing the new changes of the Board of Directors and of course, the free food. It's all about the free food." (Penny Lanese) "It seemed o.k., just another year. I was able to work in the lab again and see everyone from last year." (Joe Tran) "I'm a junior, so I'm not really involved.. .1 didn't pay much attention." (Greg George) "Yes, all the opportunities available here." (Jennifer Frank) �CALENDAR Wednesday, September 6, 2000 James Luna: Artist's Reception Location: Library Courtyard Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm Artist James Luna's reception for "Futuristic Native Objects for Night Raids" ^ (and other paraphernalia) Exhibit. Exhibit will be in the library through November 30. Friday, September 8, 2000 Registration Reminder: This is the last day to: -add/drop classes -withdraw from the University and receive and refund of fees -pay all outstanding registration fees (due to schedule adjustment, to avoid disenrollment) -change from full-time to parttime status and be eligible for a refund Career Skills Location: Craven 4201 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Learn how to job search, create a resume, and interview. Saturday, September 9,2000 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club College Music Festival Concerts in between each race. Free for all students with current college i.d. For more infor call Del Mar Thoroughbred Club at (858) 755-1141. September llth-September 14th, 2000 ASI Business Expo 2000 Location: Founders Plaza Time: 8:00am-3:00pm Wednesday, September 13th, 2000 Student Professional Development Day Location: Founders Plaza Time: 10:00am-3:00pm Thursday, September 14, 2000 How to Budget Your Money Location: Commons 206 Time: 12:00pm-l:00pm A workshop on budgeting your money. Tuesday, September 19,2000 Grammar and Punctuation Location: Commons 206 Time: 12:00pm-l:00pm A workshop for those who needing helps with grammar and punctuation?! :o) Planning Your Academic Success Location: Commons 206 Time: l:00pm-2:00pm Workshop for those needing help planning an academic life. Sports: By: Jared Young Pride Staff Writer Football Season is Upon Us The Chargers will also fail to excite fans because they have no clear-cut number one rusher. he rushed the ball three yards third ranked running game on for the score. That play Sunday, the Chargers allowed was followed by a failed two- only 83 yards on 29 carries. point conversion try, leaving Also, the swarming defense Football season is upon us. the Chargers with a 6-2 lead. that the team plays will cause Jermaine Fazande is out opposing teams fits all year, It is a time of hopes and with a sprained ankle, and With the way both offenses as it did for the Raiders on dreams for millions of fans Robert Chancey has just one had been playing, it looked Sunday. that live vicariously through career start, which came when as though six points would their favorite teams. Optimism he was with Chicago. He be more than enough to win It will be a predictable seais abound in every city from reached a career high in rush- the game. However, the newest son, with many games having Seattle to New York (except ing while with the Dallas Raider, Andre Rison, spoiled the look of Sunday's 9-6 thrillmaybe Cleveland and Cowboys last year, rushing for the Chargers' only score of the er. However, if Ryan Leaf Cincinnati) and San Diego is 57 yards in a game. game when he caught a ten- can improve his play and the no exception. yard TD pass from Oakland defense remains healthy, then quarterback Rich Gannon. The the Chargers will have a decent The Chargers' lack of an After a baseball season that experienced offense showed score came with only three chance at finishing atop an left fans in San Diego little to on Sunday. minutes left in the game and AFC West division that has no cheer about (the season may closed the door on any idea of a clear favorite. not technically be over, but it Chargers perfect season. The first score of the is for the Padres), the football game came eight minutes Into season is a welcome breath of the third quarter when Darrell With an inept offense, San fresh air. Russell took down Chancey Diego will have to turn frein the Chargers' end zone for quently to its defense to keep The Chargers finished the a safety, breaking a defensive the team in games. It might preseason with the best record stalemate and creating a score also have to rely on the defense in football. They finally have that the Padres would be envi- for points. a starting quarterback (sort of), ous of: 2-0. and their defense looks as good The one bright spot for the as it has ever been. The The Chargers were the next Chargers is that the defense team looks primed to make a to put points on the board. seems to have picked up Chargers' Ryan Leafpasses to Robert run at the division title. In With time running out in the right where it left off last Chancey during Sunday's game addition, they opened the sea- game, Chancey made sure that season, when it finished third against the Oakland Raiders. son against their bitterly hated the Chargers would not be Photo from www.chargers.com in the league against the division rivals, the Oakland shutout for the season when run. Against the Raiders' Raiders. How can a fan not RETIREMENT INSURANCE MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST SERVICES TUITION FINANCING be excited? Here is how: Leaf proved he has not changed much since his debut season in the Chargers' opener against the hated Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Leaf is on pace to break his lofty personal record of 15 interceptions in 9 games after he threw 3 passes to the Raiders on Sunday. He also managed to complete only 17 of 39 passes for a meager 180 yards. Although he threw only three interceptions during the preseason, Leaf did not look good. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 construction food parking Welcome week women's soccer https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/06c03909d901490f9a340a541c51cc64.pdf 6afefe65a1a069319b1d126ae678f1a5 PDF Text Text The Pride http ://www.csusm.edu/pride California State University, San Marcos New Season Begins for Cross-Country By Steve Gompian Pride Staff Writer "Heart of the City" Development in San Marcos How many cross-country teams were as good as Cal State San Marcos' team? Judging from last year's results, not many. According to head coach Steve Scott, last year's team exceeded almost every goal. What about this year? The NAIA's preseason rankings are out: the men's team is rated fourth and the women's team is ranked twelfth. If you plan to catch CSUSM's cross-country team, you'd better run fast. In 1999, the team's inaugural year of competition, the men's team tied for third place in the country, and the women's team finished 17th among smaller college teams in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). »Sports continued on pg. 11 & was, MS %mm 1999-2000fs Cross Country Team Photo courtesy ofDebbie Dale, CSUSM Athletics Vol VIII No. 3/ Tuesday, September 12,2000 mm By Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer Block by block, the area surrounding CSUSM is beginning to grow. City officials call the surrounding area the "Heart of the City"- a 1,570-acre specific planning area (SPA) that ensures continuity and compatibility of development. Local residents call it the sign ofthe times, rapid development throughout Southern California. However, to fully understand this project it is necessary to take a 12-year trip back in time. The year was 1986 and the California State University Board of Trustees had already been hard at work traveling throughout the North County trying to find a site for the proposed 304-acre university cam. pus. When it came time for San Marcos to entice the board with a spot in the city, officials realized that the site they had slated for the university was lacking one thing, a forward reaching, packaged development plan for the surrounding area. "They wanted a sort of CC&R to keep the undesirables out," said Jerry Backoff, planning director for the City of San The Future of CSUSM. Photo Courtesy of CSUSM Marcos, "so we did a plan (SPA) to establish what was permissible development." So city planners took to the drawing board to create a master plan that would be later referred to as the "Heart of the City." The new master plan promised continuity of land use and design, as well as an increased focus of public services and adequate circulation for the area, should the university locate i nSan Marcos. The specific parameters of the plan included: 645 acres set aside for single and multiple family homes; 108 acres set aside for commercial projects (such as the university village); 105 acres for public facilities (such as a city hall, light rail connection, fire station and various parks); 12 acres of office-buildings and nine acres for manufacturers; and 281 acres for a mixed-use business park. This was the beginning of a 1,570-acre strip mall in the hills and in the end it paid off. In 1988 the board of trustees selected San Marcos as the new site for an upperdivision and post-graduate university. » Article continued on pg. 8 Evers Laptop What Lies Beneath CSUSM Scholarship Program Succeeds Brian Fisher Pride Staff Writer By Kevin Frisk Pride Staff Writer Scholarship Program is made possible by a $2.6 million donation by Leonard Evers to assist students in financial need. The Evers Program is open to students from local high schools based on academic achievement and financial need. Selected students receive free use of a laptop computer as long as they remain enrolled at the university. California State University San Marcos is an institution that is dedicated to providing students with the latest technological advancements. The University is not only known for the high-tech services, but also for its commitment in providing financial assistance to qualified students. The Evers Laptop Scholarship Program combines these distinctive qualities in one »Evers Laptops continued unique program. on pg. 8 CSUSM's Evers Laptop III Most students and faculty on campus are unaware of what lies beneath CSUSM: a tunnel. Just under the cement surface of CSUSM is a massive utility tunnel approximately ten feet in height and width. This expansive corridor stretches east of the north parking lot to the southeast side of Commons and Craven Hall. The corridor extends through the center of Founder's Plaza and bends around Science, Academic, and University Hall where it continues northeast toward the student parking lot. Cement slabs, twelve inches i n width, make up the walls of the tunnel. What Lies Beneath CSUSM? A Utility Tunnel Have You Ever Noticed the CSUSM Clock? Page 2 JjSSQB ° P i n i o n s : Pa S e s 6-7 Photo by Brian fisher » Tunnel continued on pg. 8 Community Update: Page 3 Arte & Entertainment: Pages 4-5 Academic Bulletin: Page 10 Sports: Page 11 �CSUSM's Clock: Meet Pat IIII VS. IV Worden: By: Darcy Walker Pride Staff Writer Most people have never noticed the number four on the landmark Academic Hall clock If we steal a glance, it's probably because the bells are chiding us for being late. But a few who have taken a moment longer are now curious as to why the four is marked with IIII. Shannon Reynolds, a returning senior, said she had not noticed the four but believes there must be a good reason, "At least I hope so," she added. Russell Decker of the Planning, Design and Construction Department was unaware of the fours. When asked if he had a personal theory as to why IIII was used rather than IV, Decker replied, " . . . I don't have any idea why the clock has a IIII vs. a IV." Even the architectural firm that designed Academic Hall was puzzled. Don Leonard, a vice president at Mosher, Drew, Watson and Ferguson was answerless but curious. He called the clock's maker, MaasRowe of Escondido. Paul Rowe, co-owner of Maas Rowe said that the IIII form has always been used. It has an old and therefore foggy history. He recalled that a story about a king was one of several explanations he's heard. The British Horological Institute's website offers a story that in 1364, King Charles V mistakenly insisted his watchmaker use IIII on a tower clock. Rather than disobey the king, the change was made and tradition born. Roman Calendar expert Paul Lewis notes that the oldest original clock face, dating from before 1392, uses IIII in the fourth position. But the practice may be much older. The Romans themselves used IIII on several monuments according to Jeffrey Harvey, a clock expert. The similarity of IV to the Roman spelling of the god Jupiter's name is one possible explanation. The Romans didn't want to offend Jupiter by equating his name to a simple number. Symmetry may b e the most straightforward explanation. Chandra Griffin of Clockmasters-a clock shop in El Cajon—states that the IIII form is used because it's more in balance with the VIII across from it. Marie at Bob's Carlsbad Clock Shop elaborated, saying that the use of IIII makes an even division of the twelve numbers, four each with just I, V and I, and X and I. Alan Heldman, a clock enthusiast who has done research on the use of IIII vs. IV, says that 95% of the hundreds of clocks he has seen use the IIII form. Interestingly, London's famous Big Ben uses the IV form. In elementary school we were taught Roman numeral four is IV. Do thousands of f ifth grade teachers have a conspiracy to make us look foolish, just when we thought we were so smart? Add it to the previous theoriesthere's no conclusive explanation. Clock photos by Chris Weedon and Victoria Segall Weekly Web Site By: Jafo_wac friends, families, and strangers are also interesting (include www.thespark.com is an jafo wac@hotmail.com to see entertainment web site that con- how your results compare to sists of a variety of "tests." mine). After completing a test, The Ask Jesus website is your results are compared to also found on other test takers. One test in www.thespark.com. In this particular is the "personality website_you can enter the test." In the personality test address of another website, your results are compared to the translating the text of the webresults of past test takers that site into a language that Jesus may even include your friends may have spoken. and family. This "translation" does not Most of the people I spoke work with all websites. to agreed that their personality www.csusm.edu. for example, matched fairly well with the does not work. But when the test's assessment. chosen site does work, it is The comparisons with amusing. There are also a few articles on the site such as "How to Land Your Dream-Job?" and "How to Get Elected. Quick?" which I also found to be very funny. www.thespark.com also contains free web based email, chat, humor electronic-greeting cards, and bartending guide. Email jafo wac@hotmail.com with comments or suggestions for the next website review. Interim VP for Academic Affairs Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor "I still get nostaligic thinking of teaching," remarks Dr. Pat Worden, "if I had time to teach, I'd love it." However Dr. Worden's new position this year as CSUSM's Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, does not allow her the extra time to teach her psychology classes. "There are more things than can possibly done. The list is way too long," says Dr. Worden, who started her new VP position July 1,2000. According to Dr. Worden, a growing institution like CSUSM does not run automatically and finding time to teach is very difficult for an administrator. However, Dr. Worden believes that teaching can be rewarding for administrators who have the time to teach, "It's very important, it provides a connection with students, it's a fun thing, and it's great for the mind. It allows you to think about things outside of administrative duty," states Dr. Worden. Dr. Worden is one of CSUSM's founding faculty members, having joined the faculty in July 1989. As part of the founding faculty, she assisted in the process of developing the university's Psychology Department. With ample opportunity to move into administration, Dr. Worden took the challenge. While working as an administrator, Dr. Worden has also taught at least one psychology class per year. Dr. Worden's various roles on campus also included Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, which she served in 1991. As VP of Academic Affairs, Dr. Worden describes her general duties as a leader and coordinator of various divisions on a day-to-day operation. Since this is an interim position, Dr. Worden must prioritize her goals for her year-long position as VP. One such goal is the transition of the University to a year-round operation. CSU Chancellor Reed approved CSUSM as a yearround institution, and the plan is that by next summer the university will offer summer courses. When asked if she has an interest in assuming the VP of Academic Affairs on a permanent basis, Dr. Worden says it is too soon to say. At the moment, Dr. Worden is still getting accustomed to her role. "I'm trying to get a sense of what the job entails. It's a very hard job. It really takes a lot of energy," says Dr. Worden. President Gonzalez will launch a search for a permanent VP of Academic Affairs later in the year. Dr. Worden also expressed her support of the construction and development of the new buildings on campus. "The new library is going to put us on the map, with the way we're going to have students up to our ears," comments Dr. Worden. Born in Minnesota, Dr. Worden worked in Colorado before moving to San Diego's North County in 1970 and now considers herself a longtime resident of San Diego. Dr. Worden speaks of how CSUSM's "high-caliber" faculty members come from everywhere, "They're the newcomers to a certain extent. It's f un to watch the faculty plant their roots here, buy their houses, their kids start going to local schools, and they get involved in soccer leagues. They get to know what San Diego is a bout" Dr. Worden, also a quilter, lives in Escondido with her husband who works in a research "think-tank." Dr. Worden and her husband have three daughters, three grandsons, and a cat. Dr. Worden Photo by Victoria Segall �Community Update: By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer -?\ You might be wondering, as I myself have, if the new Kaiser Permanente building on Craven 1 Road has anything to do with Student Health Services (SHS). The answer is no. Unless you are a member of Kaiser, or want to become one, you have no business going there. If you do become a member of Kaiser, there are many services that can be of convenience to you: Ob/Gyn, Dermatology, Cardiology, Primary Care, Radiology, etc. Kaiser's monthly rate for coverageofpeople under 30 years of age is $108 per month or $1296 per year, not including other members of your family. There is no student rate or student plan offeredatKaiser. Student Health Services offers Summerton rncmStg* Kaiser Permanente Not Related to Student Health Services I P^CS free routine x-rays available for .referral doctors, yet t hey are down a Student Health Services' Fee-Increase Referendum that broken bones, chest x-rays, nasal more expensive. m x-rays, and others. The x-rays Due to the growth and expan- would have expanded SHS. When i i ^ J f i l l l ^ are taken at Parkway Radiology sion of the campus, SHS will in Escondido, but patients must need to build their own freefirst go to SHS to determine if standing building in the next few insurance on three different t h e x . r a y is necessary. There years. This also means that the plans: yearly, fall term, or spring/ i s a fee f o r M . R J ; S a n d C ; A X Health Services fee that students summerterm. The yearly option s c a n s pay with their ^ ^ wiU rise «At Student Health Services, in order to accommodate more i s the least expensive, costing students $650 per year for the w e f m d t h a t m a n y o f t h e s tu _ s t a f f basic plan. There is also a major d e n t s t h a t c o m e h e r e a r e w e l l «We d o not h a v e e n o u g h staff m e dical plan that costs an addi- t a k e n _ c a r e o f> e n j o y o u r service, to service all of the students that tional $120per student. Thecost a n d f m d t h a t w e m e e t t h e i r need help," says Cathy Gremett, of coverage increases for mar- n ee ds," says Dr. Nicholson, one a secretary for SHS, "eventually ried couples and those with chil- o f t h e d o c t o r s a t S t u d e n t Health we will have to turn students dren. Brochures are available at g e r v i c e s away because we do not have S HS for anyone interested. s h e forther s t a t e d > « W e p r o . enough staff to help them all. We Student Health Services does y i d e b a s i c h e a l t h c a r e for s t u . a l s o f i n d t h a t w e V e running out not offer as many services as dents and can also refer our stu- of storage space." Plans to build Kaiser; however, they do have d e n t s to other doctors. We assist a new Student Health Services medical care that is very inex- s t u d e n t s i n r e c o g n i z i n g w h e n building are in the works, yet it pensive. The SHS pharmacy can t h e y need a referral and we offer is not known at this time when a fill almost any prescription at a i n s u r a nce because of the tremen- new building will be constructfraction of the cost of regular d o u s c o s t s inhealth care today." ed. insurance plans. There are even Kaiser also has their own Last year, students voted N apster... ...the battle continues By Peter Kent ©Nebuxi.com Photos by Victoria B. Segall asked about losing the vote last year for the health service fee increase referendum, Dr. Nicholson stated that she personally wished that it had passed because it would have been beneficial to students. But, then again, there's that gray area. You are allowed to create one back-up copy for yourself. That's not illegal. In fact, there is another whole set of boundaries that govern this type of activity. These rules are called "Fair .Use." The smell of free music sure is sweet. But, that smell (and sound) may be fading away forever, soon. The online music community of Napster may be laid to rest in a few weeks, if the Fair Use is the use of a copylandmark case goes the record- righted work for use in the classroom, research, news reporting, ing industry's way. and critical analysis. That's a big Napster was granted a stay back area. in July, when the Recording Industry Association of America The government has rules that (RIAA) took the fledgling com- govern Fair Use, and those pany to court. The media giants, are also very general. Scholars including Sony, Capital Records debate to this day what falls and Warner, were trying to stop where, what should be protected, the free-flowing of information and what should be declared Fair that the Napster and compatible Use. browsers enabled. RIAA was trying to protect their intellecThe U.S Code of Copyright says tual property. Their bread and factors that determine Fair Use butter. are "the purpose and character of the use, including whethet such use is of a commercial This swapping of music, as nature or is for nonprofit educaunderstood by the RIAA and many others, is illegal. The per- tional purposes..." sonal owner of a CD or movie or anything else that falls into that That's part of the problem. Napkind of category... is essentially ster and computer programs like borrowed. It's not yours. Owners it are not trying to make a buck. They are allowing people are not really owners, because under certain ways of thinking, to download music files without paying for them. Is that "comthe owner of a CD may not pop their music into a CD-cutter mercial"? Good question. To and make copies of their favorite the recording industry, it sure Wu-Tang Clan album for every- is. That hits them right where it hurts. In the fanny (usually one to share. where they keep their wallets). " ... creative work is protected by copyright as soon as it is created That's why they're going to bat against Napster. and "fixed" in a tangible form such as film, a sound recording, etc," says the RIAA about these But a funny thing happened on the way to the courthouse. A lot rules. All of their work is proof people are angry about the tected by copyright, arid using Napster to upload and download RIAA, and their attempt to close down Napster. is breaking the law. Napster Logo Courtesy ofNebuxi.com CD from downloaded songs is a rather lengthy process and it involves a lot sitting around and waiting. a gateway for the individuals, meaning that they connect people and their computer's hard drives to one another, therefore It costs something like five cents allowing the swapping. to create a CD. All the rest is profit. And everyone gets a cut, So if the RIAA is successful, from the artist, to the people But it's obvious that a portion and if they do stop Napster who mix and record, to the of the public is upset. Perhaps if and their activities, how could people who market. All the way that group that signed the petithe RIAA stop swappers who down to the stores that hold the tion really sticks to their guns, bypass the Napster network? place on the shelf for the record. and refuses to buy new albums That's right. A Napster without from RIAA companies, then we the Napster. It's being worked on The point is, that Pandora's Box might see some real change. right now. (the Internet) has been opened, and it's too late to try to Like everything else, kids want Now, here's the solution: Lower stuff it back. The RIAA, with their music, so. that threat may the price of CDs. It's ultra-sim- all its power, money and lawnot actually be followed through ple. Think about it. If CDs were yers, is trying to do that. And upon. $8, then what would be the it's just not going to work. point? It would be too conveIf they crush Napster, The wild card may be these nient for a person to buy their there will be something else out people. Napster works like this: favorite Santana album for $8 there that will take its place. The Napster company provides instead of a fat 17 bucks. It a platform on which people can makes sense that people would The Internet will continue to trade and swap their favorite plunk down ten-or-less dollars spawn new and different ways to music titles. Napster serves as for a CD. Because, making a keep the music flowing. In fact, over 100,000 people have signed a petition to stop buying music. They are boycotting the RIAA, and perhaps they may win. Probably not. �Arts & Entertainment Palomar College Annual Art & Photography Faculty Exhibition 2000 By: Steve Kerrin Pride Staff Writer While not as externally ornate as the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, the Boehm Gallery at Palomar College in San Marcos nevertheless boasts an exhibit of equal, if not higher, caliber. This year's annual Art & Photography Faculty Exhibition is an eclectic mix of high quality art, ranging from traditional oil on canvas to exotic pieces of J^lown and sculptured glass. The exhibit consists of works that were created by faculty members of Palomar College's Art Department. The highlights of the show are numerous. Some of the immediately eye-catching exhibits are "Mr. Manhattan," an acrylic on wood painting by Christopher Polentz, "Where the Flying Fishes Play," a sculptured glass display by Dion Myers, "Border Runner," an oil on canvas painting by Harry E. Bliss, and "Goose Breaking Loose," a stained glass piece by Ray Warner. One of the unique pieces of the show is Frank Codispoti's l iillll •Mm Frank Codispoti and his work u.Palimpsest" Photo by Steve Kerrin "Palimpsest." In this piece, Codispoti used parts from a computer, wood, paint, paper, and acrylics. The center of the piece is a small computer screen with a blinking question mark, intended, said Codispoti, "to make the viewer ask, ' Why?'" The display of such remarkable artistic talent comes as no surprise to anyone who is familiar with Palomar's Art Department. "Most [of the faculty] exhibit nationally," said Peter Mitten, who has been teaching art at Palomar for six years. Some faculty members have received international recognition and the department can also boast of three Academy Awards. Additionally, students come from as far away as Japan to enroll in the glass-working programs. According to Ray Warner, an instructor in stained glass, "Palomar is the only campus i n San Diego that does glassblowing. We also do cast glass and nobody else does that either." Regarding his overall impression of the show, Douglas Burker, an art history instructor for ten years at Palomar, said, "The show is of consistently high quality. You are amazed each time you come to a show." All members of the staff who were present echoed his sentiments. Mark Hudelson, another art history instructor, pointed out that the Art A Photography Exhibit, unlike many art displays, did not have a general theme or focus. "It has no general theme, which is fresh compared to other galleries. There is a real variety with illustration, painting, glass, sculpture, and they're all quality pieces," said Hudelson. The Palomar College Annual Art & Photography Faculty Exhibition 2000 runs from Friday, September 8 through Saturday, October 6 at the Boehm Gallery in Palomar College. The gallery is open on Tuesdays from 10am-4pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-7pm; and Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. The gallery i s closed Sundays, Mondays, and all school holidays. Admission is free and the show is open to the public. Ray Warner and his work "Goose Breaking Loose" Photo by Steve Kerrin Woman on Top By Victor Mireles Pride Staff Writer By Tiaca Carter Pride Staff Writer In The Way of the Gun, Benicio del Toro (Longbaugh) and Ryan Phillippe (Parker) play hit men in search of an easy way to get money. While at a sperm bank, Longbaugh and Parker overhear a phone conversation about a surrogate mother, Robin (played by Juliette Lewis), who is worth one million dollars. The two men decide that kidnapping the pregnant woman and holding the unborn baby ransom could be their big break. With the exception of three gun scenes, the movie is not very exciting. The plot of The Way of the Gun is a bit complex, and, unless you are a person who pays attention to detail, it may be a little hard to keep up with at times. Nonetheless, the film keeps you wondering what's really going on and who's going to be the fool in the end. Del Toro and Phillippe do a good job playing "Bonnie and Clyde" (or should I say Clyde and Clyde). I found their teamwork, like covering each other's backs during shootouts, remarkable. All the actors play their roles exceptionally well. Other stars in the movie include James Caan, who plays Joe Sarno, (the ''bag man"), and Taye Diggs, who plays Jeffers, a bodyguard whose job is to make sure the unborn baby is safe and is given to the rightful couple. For the most part, the movie is fairly entertaining. But if you are looking for a "shootin" good time at the movies, despite its title, the main focus of The Way of the Gun is not so much the "gun" as it is the "way". Photos courtesy of www.wayofthegiun.com Few romance movies offer anything original in the story line, plot, or the characters themselves. However Woman on Top breaks many of the longstanding rules of romance films and gives us a tale of sex, food, loss, and destiny. Woman on Top is the story of Isabella (played by the sultry actress Penelope Cruz), her husband Toninho (played by Murilo Benicio), and their peculiar relationship as owners of a Brazilian restaurant. Isabella is a woman who has been plagued by severe motion sickness since birth. Unable to lead a normal life, Isabella's family makes an offering to Yemanja (the revered sea goddess of Brazil) to cure Isabella's motion sickness. Later in life, Isabella becomes a cook; her cooking talent and looks lead Isabella to her future husband, Toninho and together, they open a restaurant. Still not completely cured from her motion sickness, Isabella has to keep herself moving. In order to move about, Isabella must always be in control: when she is with Toninho she drives the car, she leads while dancing, and she insists on being on top during sex, hence the movie's title. Isabella's control leaves Toninho feeling constrained. This affront to Toninho's manhood leads him to cheat, "causing an enraged Isabella to run away to San Francisco. With the help of her transvestite friend Monica (played by Harold Perrineau, Jr.) Isabella pursues her dreams of becoming a true chef in San Francisco. From then on the plot revolves around Toninho's attempt to win back Isabella. The movie's overall subtext is that, despite Isabella's attempts to break from her old life and to take control, she is still not in command. The film's plot is not deep and lacks the usual standard romance points. There is no life or death struggle, violence, or mysterious diseases that would otherwise move the plot along. Instead, Woman on Top contains subtle charm to relay the message that, passion is the key to success in a marriage. Instead of sex scenes, the use of food, like chili peppers, is the sexual device that heightens the tension between Isabella and Toninho. Murilo Benicio and Penelope Cruz make good performances in the film, playing off each other's strengths while main- taining a level of calm passion. Perrimeau, Jr. is extremely funny as the transvestite Monica, while Mark Feuerstein's role as Cliff, a TV producer, fits the mood of the picture. Each person plays his Or her role at a pace consistent with the story, no one overacting or under-performing. The dialogue in the f ilm is sharp but simple. If there is anything to criticize, it's the ending, which seemed a bit forced. A small Photo courtesy of www.womanontopmovie.com annoyance was the fact that both of the lead characters seemed to have been taken out of a Vogue magazine ad. Too often, Hollywood uses cheap dialogue, gratuitous sex, and nudity to liven up romance films. Although there are some sex scenes in this film, it is done in a tasteful manner fitting with the film. However, if you don't want to be insulted by another piece of sentimental garbage, like Titanic, watch Woman on Top—you'll be surprised by what you've been missing. Woman on Top opens September 22 and will play at small venues. �Melting O pera into Jazz a nd Hip-Hop: Graham Haynes Gives to the Future By: Christopher F. Orman Pride Staff Writer Opera has always been considered a highfalutin art form. Often cathartic, containing large emotional crescendos, opera's elitism makes the music seem dense and unattractive to the masses. Few people living in mainstream society hear opera's magnificent sound, the Three Tenors or Charlotte Church have become the the preferred sources of knowledge regarding opera, that is, until the arrival of an inventive jazz artist, Graham Haynes. On his two latest CD projects, "BPM" and Operazone's "Redesign," Haynes mixes operatic themes with jazz improvisation and hip-hop sentiments. Breathing life into the coldly boring genres of dance music, Operazone's "Redesign" and Haynes' "BPM" display the sophistication and acumen available for dance music in the future. By conspicuously mixing opera with a "lower form," including turntable scratches and a screeching Miles Davis-esque trumpet, Haynes conceivably treats opera irreverently, taking a critical, revolutionary approach to his musical creations. "BPM" opens in media res of a classic Wagner composition. Haynes loops a certain passage, and after eight bars, some heavy drum and bass enters, underlying the boisterous orchestral movements. Several moments later, Haynes adds a break, complete with a tenor singer and other elegant orchestral complexities. When "Variations On a Theme by Wagner" seems destined to stay closely aligned with violins and vocalists, the music twists, revealing Haynes' coolly muted trumpet. Containing a simple drum and bass pattern as the foundation, Haynes plays the Wagner theme, at times adding additional notes t o force the listener beyond the orchestral expectations. For almost seven minutes, "Variations On a Theme by Wagner" feels disjointed, split between the orchestral passages and Haynes' trumpet playing. Eventually Haynes uses the lack of cohesion as a musical technique, yielding a hair-raising crescendo where the jazz trumpet and orchestra finally convene. In fact, any notions of irreverence become suddenly eradicated given the final two and a half minutes of the track. Throughout "BPM," Haynes tackles Wagner's compositions, such as "Tristan In the Sky" and "Variation #2." However, most of the tracks do not contain the effervescence of "Variations On a Theme by Wagner." Haynes, within the first track, states his intent and completes his mission, feeling no need for further embellishments. The listener, however, becomes desirous for more music of the same ilk. Knowing the endless possibilities revealed on the opening track of "BPM," Haynes with the assistance of Bill Laswell, Alan Douglas, and a f ull orchestra, embarked upon an album worth of popular orchestral pieces on Operazone's "Redesign." More melodic than "BPM," Haynes immerses himself in sounds rather than experimentalism on "Redesign." Where "BPM" seems brash and for a dance crowd, "Redesign" feels relaxing, aiming to redesign opera rather than reconstruct it. Beginning quietly with a tabla and calm electronic cymbal rhythm, "Una Furtiva Lagrima" continues with a slow-moving orchestra, moving through Donizetti's emotional Do you need experience to put on your resume? Part-time internship available with Internet modeling a nd talent a gency. Learn all aspects of the business while you help us out. Must be computer a nd Internet Savvy. Pay incentives available over time. Please c all Danielle at 7 60-754-0088. changes. The music does not become truly emotional until Haynes enters, his trumpet taking the vocalist's place. Once again, Haynes improvises several rhapsodic sections, typically fitting gorgeously with the orchestra. "Una Furtiva Lagrima" exhibits not only the beauty and reverence jazz artists have for operatic themes, but how easily operatic compositions can take on new life. By adding tablas, cymbals and a straining sitar in certain well-designed areas, "Una Furtiva Lagrima" becomes world music, moving far beyond the boundaries of a theater; con^ versely the addition of Indian percussion and jazz solos only further proves the worldly appeal of opera. Nevertheless, tracks like Verdi's "Love Theme" or Puccini's "Nessun Dorma" rouse emotion in the listener, despite the electronics implemented. The music lives voraciously on in the minds of those seemingly bound to modern musical tastes. Fans of jazz, and, specifically, Miles Davis' electric meandering from the 1970's, will know Haynes does not intend to eradicate a sophisticated, aged art style. One album in particular by Davis, "Get Up With It," contains a thirty-five minute piece titled "He Loved Him Madly," which elegantly mixes Stockhausenbased concepts with Beethovenstyled crescendos. Graham Haynes Photo Courtesy of: Barron Claiborne From his early years, Davis always wanted to give j azz respectability and acceptance within rock and classical domains; hence albums like "On the Corner" and "Sketches of Spain" attempt to dissolve any expectations for jazz. Like Davis, Haynes wishes for an expansion of hip-hop's and jazz's miniscule boundaries by making modern music not only more sophisticated, but far more creative. 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A1 Gore wouldn't have such a big health care agenda if it weren't such a popular concern right now. He'd choose something else that fit in with popular sentiment and what his party wanted him to represent. How about Bush? Would he be making such an issue out of military readiness if he didn't think there were a few million voters concerned about it and his party was OK with the idea? Doubtful. The same holds true for any person I have ever heard who was running for office. He'll say what he has to in order to please constituents and then follow his party's agenda once in office. Case in point, the recent * electricity debacle. Approval for relief plans was split along party lines more often than not. All this says to me is that our elected officials are trying to please popular sentiment but at the same time are really just being whores for their party's ideals. Second: I will never trust anyone who gives a ten minute answer to a question that requires five seconds of explanation. For example, my idea of the ideal scenario Q: Candidate X, are you in favor of abortion? A: Yes. Q: Candidate Y, are you in favor of abortion? A: No. Case closed. Make up your mind based on that, it's all you need. Anyone who answers such a simple question with a lengthy diatribe has something to hide. Don't trust 'em. If brevity is the soul of wit then verboseness is the soul of the twit. Third: You're going to get screwed any way you go. This year, if you vote for Gore, health care MAY become more readily accessible to everyone and we can all keep our 98-year old invalid grandmothers on life support for a few more years. If you vote for Bush, the military MAY get more funding and we'll be ready to more effectively bomb the living snot out of the next small country that irritates us. (If you vote for Buchanan,' you'll get nothing. Third party candidates have a habit of losing big. All they do is take votes away from the big parties.) But the fact remains, no matter what you do, someone along the line is going to get screwed in equal proportions to the number of people who would have been screwed in another way had you voted for the other guy. All we're really deciding is who gets helped and who gets screwed. What does it come down to? Popular sentiment. Whatever the issue is that more people are concerned about at the time of the election. Playing to popular sentiment is a great way to get yourself elected but it doesn't say much about your integrity. It just says that you'll do anything and tell people anything to get what you want. Great qualities in a leader. The unfortunate fact that I do have to acknowledge is that someone has to do the job. So what I look to is a person like Governor Jesse x Ventura from Minnesota. He said that organized religion was a farce. I'm sure he realized that he wouldn't win many opinion polls after that comment. Despite that, he spoke his mind and I'd vote for him based on that fact alone. Whether you agreed or disagreed with him, at least you'd know he was telling me what he, not his party or the majority of his voters, believed. I think George Carlin said it best: "I'll be home on [election] day doing essentially the same thing as you. The only difference is, when I get done masturbating, I'm gonna have a little something to show for it, folks." And I think that "little something" means about as much in the long run as that little sticker you voters get. Never reaching double-digits in size, the Students for Nader meeting went fairly unnoticed. Most of the students attending the meeting discussed specific ideas, which manifested into a full-scale plan for reaching a large, collegiate audience. The plan created on September 7 emphasizes bringing multiple voices into the debates and revealing the ways in which Washington corruption has caused numerous earth-shattering conundrums. "The people need to realize how the prices of electricity and gas all revolve around a greedy political structure," stated CSUSM student Dave Gottwald during the meeting, "you need the people to think about how their [tapping his hip pocket] will be effected by certain political philosophies. While the plan constructed by the Students for Nader (to be unveiled at CSUSM in the coming weeks) revolves around awakening students to multiple presidential choices, the challenges surrounding such a battle are numerous. Some people may have wanted to attend the Students for Nader meeting, but classes and other scheduling conflicts inhibited their attendance. However, the meeting had been created to allow an open forum for vastly different political ideologies. No Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians or other plausible political parties were in attendance at the meeting to speak about specific issues important to their party. Such as a lack of interest to pontificate political beliefs merely reveals the rampant political apathy present in our country. All over the nation, locales well known for political activism, like Berkeley, have lost their fervor. Living during a period of monetary excesses, people allow the leaders to dictate the agendas as long as the private sector continues growing; thus making Gottwald's idea to reveal the effects some presidential nominees will have upon the pocketbook a work of rhetorical genius. Yet, such a comment merely reveals the insurmountable problem of awakening the general public to voices not spearheaded by the two major parties. Why do people need to feel the effects of paying two.dollars a gallon for gas, to realize specific, inalienable flaws are present within our "representative" democracy? All over our nation problems exist, just select an issue: Native Americans' rights are continually violated, a politician creates a bill for damming a salmon sanctuary, race relations are worsening, corporations continue to dictate the prices for electricity. Possibly the size and power of the problems leave most people feeling inconsequential, as though they can not remedy our country's quandaries. To those with such emotions, the upcoming election becomes a hallmark moment for revealing your opinions to Washington. Register to vote, sign a petition allowing other parties' nominees into the debates and, most importantly, become thoroughly educated on the issues. While the media displays only two parties, a wealth of views and presidential nominees do exist. Trash Talkin' By Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer My dog Sonny and I are frequent visitors to a local park in Oceanside where we run, play, and generally admire the outdoor scenery. It's sad to see, however, the amount of trash leftstrewn on the ground, especially when there are so few parks to for us to enjoy. The worst times are after hblidays when piles of the long weekend's barbecues, birthdays, and reunions require the city to contract outside agencies to clean up the debris. My heart sinks, and I can feel my wallet flatten whenever I see those workers picking up after someone else. As a tutor at a local high school, I've observed that students eat their lunch in an outdoor area referred to as "The Quad." After lunch is over and the students are in class, there are at least a dozen school employees fighting with the seagulls for dominance of the litter-gold. Sometimes the seagulls are faster and the clean up must continue outside of the quad. At Palomar College last semester, I happened to walk into the Student Union Cafeteria after the "lunch rush." The amount of garbage on every table in that building was so dense that there was a hardly a place to sit, even if anyone was so inclined. The lone worker with whom I spoke had a huge plastic container that he used to collect all the garbage. After months of practice, he had developed a system that allowed him to complete this task within an hour. I was so glad and proud to finally be accepted to Cal State after three semesters of community college. Last week, I piled my books into my backpack and made my way across this institution of higher learning. The weight of my books caused me to look down as I walked. At almost every other step I noticed trash on the ground. H uman-made,nicotinefiltered, paper or plastic garbage was everywhere. I thought that for a minute I was being paranoid, until I invented a game: step-cigarette butt, step-candy wrapper, step-plastic bottle, stepclean spot, step-cigarette butt, and step-soda can. CSUSM is relatively a young campus, but I have wondered how long it will be before; it goes the way of the cafeteria, quad, and park. Maybe in an institution of higher learning, we can regress to a simpler lesson: if you make HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO the mess, pick it up. Yesterday, Sonny and I returned to the park and I witnessed a curious event. A little girl had been eating a Popsicle that then fell to the ground. She picked it up and headed in the direction of the nearest trashcan. My spirits were lifted, my billfold felt heavier and I thought, "At least her generation is going to get it right." Then her mother took her by the hand and slapped the Popsicle to the ground while instructing her, "Bonnie, put that down. Other people are paid to do that." My wallet feels like a tortilla. PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account* rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Wednesday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length Author's name may be withheld upon request at the discretion of the editors. Letters containing profanity or hate speech will not be printed anonymously but will include the authors full name. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. �Opinion The Ultimate Headache: Traffic By Jared Young Pride Staff Writer Traffic—it sucks. If you disagree, I think you need mental help. I know of a great place up north—Shady Acres—that will take real good care of you. When I moved down to San Diego I had a decision to make: I had to decide which school to go to. I live right in the middle of Cal State San Marcos, San Diego State, and University of California, Safi Diego. UCSD was out of the question because math and science don't seem to like me, and UCSD doesn't seem to like English majors too much. San Diego State was fine and dandy, but I had to go south to get there—south is not a good direction. Both Interstate 15 and Highway 8 are battling congestion in the morning—and it's not the kind of congestion that you can fix with some Robitussin— believe me, I have tried. North, on the other hand, is a little easier to travel in the morning, which made San Marcos an excellent choice. I wish I could say I chose CSU San Marcos because of its excellent academic reputation or its devotion to keeping classes small and intimate. While both of the above may be true, I sure didn't know it when I was choosing a school this year. I have since discovered that the traffic test I put the schools through helped me pick tfie perfect college. around me. I am the perfect driver, as I cut through four lanes of traffic at 85 miles per hour so I can make my exit at the last second. Everyone on the Yeah, it's great that the class- road, whether the traffic is moves are small, the professors are ing or stopped, sucks at driving. accessible, and the academic standard is high. What makes Is it just me? Is it only when San Marcos so perfect, however, I get in my car and try to go is that I don't have to sit through somewhere that all the morons traffic to get there. come out? I just don't underTraffic makes people insane. stand how people can get a drivIt crushes any hint of self- ers license and not understand restraint and causes even the that you NEVER go below the most subdued man to become a speed limit. Slow cars stay to beast. Traffic is such a negative the right, and those slow* cars force, in fact, there was a movie should be traveling no more than made about it, "Falling Down." five miles per hour undpr the Yeah, you've seen it. Michael posted speed limit. In the fast Douglas is a blue-collared work- lane, get out if you are being er who decides one day that he passed on the right. It is not that has had enough. In the middle of difficult to figure out. When a packed freeway, he decides to traffic is moving slower than become an urban John Rambo. your paraplegic aunt, do not start The movie is the funniest thing to honk and yell, it does not I've ever seen in my life, watch- make the cars move faster, trust ing Douglas go postal on the me. entire city. It is also one of the scariest movies ever made. I've been all over the country, and I've seen all kinds of Just think, at any moment, bad drivers, and that is why I the guy in the beamer in front chose to go to San Marcos. I of you could get out of his^ can't stand to be behind, in front car and open fire (maybe you of, or next to any idiot who have already seen it happen, I decides to get in his car on any wouldn't doubt it). In fact, that given day. So, I just choose to guy could be me (minus the go to places free from traffic. beamer, of course). I mean, it's Lucky for me, San Marcos does not my fault—I am not the one just that. who can't drive. It's the idiots Running on Empty By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer I almost ran out of gas twice in 24 hours. I know it sounds crazy, but it is true. I was coming home from a visit to my aunt's house and had forgotten tofillup with gas, yet I knew there were gas stations along the freeway (at almost every exit, to be exact) so I did not worry. When the gas gauge eventually reached the 'E', I knew I could stop and fill up. It is funny how we procrastinate so easily. Usually it is because we do not want to do what we should do at a certain point in time. Instead we would rather do something we want to do at that particular point in time, something more exciting, more enjoyable. Take homework for example. It is eight o'clock at night, you have a five-page paper due tomorrow and 50 pages to read, but your friends are going to the movies right now and invited you to come along. What do you do? Hmmm. Talk about a no-brainer. By morning, the fifth page of that paper only has a single sentence on it (but because there are actually five pieces of paper in your hands, you figure you have done your job). That morning you are running on a gallon of coffee-and whatever you could grab to nibble on your way out the door and you find yourself skimming the last 30 pages of the 50 pages you were supposed to have already read on your way to class (not retaining any of the previous twenty that you have read already, anyway). Even worse, the movie you saw last night was horrid and it had Jenny McCarthy in it, a person whom you would never pay eight dollars to see in the theater. But at least you had fun with your friends. So anyway, I was driving along and suddenly the red reserve light comes on, indicating that I am down to the last drop of fuel. Time to get gas. Of course it is then that I pass the sign that reads "Next Gas Station 20 Miles". Oh crap. I found myself praying that I would not run out of gas and performing a few illegal maneuvers while tearing down the freeway at 90 miles-per-hour. I was lucky that the traffic was not bumper-tobumper. Had the bomb-threat on the 5 Freeway occurred that day, I would still be walking home. That day, of course, the bomb threat did not happen. But I would yell at the other drivers to get out of my way, angry with them for my own careless stupidity. It is amazing how we humans like to blame our problems on other people. Everyone does it at some point in life, but nobody deserves to take blame for someone else's mistakes, I have found it does not get anybody anywhere. I made it on fumes to the gas station, arrived home, and went to bed. That day I had borrowed my mom's car for the trip. So the next day I go out to my own car, start it, and the needle barely creeps up to the bottom line. You know the one where the ' E' is waiting just centimeters below? Oh crap. My mom did not fill my tank when she took my car. Again, I found myself praying and yelling at other drivers. I could not believe this could happen twice in two days. Again, I made it to the gas station (lucky me), but was sweating the whole way there. What did I learn from this? Do not put off for later what you can do now because it is only a matter of time. Do you think there is a sufficient number of clubs on campus or would you like to have one added? B y: D avid R uiz "There c an a lways b e more, n othing s pecific. M aybe creative writing." ( Alicia B iers) "I t hink that t hey probably d o h ave that [ sufficient amount]. I f there w ere a n eed for another, there w ould probably b e e nough p eople for it. ( Anita B odde) "Probably add more—add a bar o n c ampus and s ome s ports clubs." ( JeffThon) "I h ave n o clue. I'm n ot c ool e nough t o b e i n any clubs." "I don't really k now; 'I think the campus needs to focus on year-round learning, instead. It needs to pay the business professors year round instead of spending on clubs." (Donald Carner) ( Kim B oyarsky) The P ride Co-Editor Co-Editor Graduate Intern Melanie Addington Victoria Segall Jayne Braman Faculty Advisor Madeleine F. Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the Views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. 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The 47 new freshmen enrolled this year have« an average high school GPA of 3.6, and the returning Evers students have an average GPA of 2.99. Now in its third year, the Evers Program has proven to be successful. Norm Nicholson, Dean of Instructional and Information Technology Services (UTS), has been working alongside Director of » Continued from pg. 1 Financial Aid, Paul Phillips, on this experimental project. Nicholson stated, "I considThe computer will be theirs er [the Evers Program] to be to keep upon graduation. the most valuable and important The Evers Program, which project involving computers and began in 1998, has 133 par- edifcation that I have partici- pated in during my thirty years in this field." The program seeks to lower the technological divide that exists'between students who can afford their own personal computers and students who cannot. The Evers participants are working with UTS to provide much-needed feedback, via surveys and focus groups, to help IITS evaluate how it may better serve all students who use laptop computers f or school purposes. Due to the uniqueness of the Evers program, CSUSM has received national and local news coverage. Financial Aid Director, Paul Phillips states "the national publicity and local coverage has established a reputation for CSUSM as the 'Laptop U.' It has also drawn students to our campus and may motivate [other universities] to establish scholarships similar to the one that was made possible by Leonard Evers." "There was not a lot of development in the early 1990s," said Anna Butler of Twin Oaks Reality and a 20- year resident of the city. "Real estate prices started to decline and we were seeing a lot of foreclosures after the loss of government contracts with General Dynamics and Hughes," stated Butler. Jumping to the present times has definitely changed. Economic conditions for development have changed and projects are beginning to move smoothly. The sight of bulldozers, tractor-trailers and pickup trucks has become regularly common for the students of Cal Sate San Marcos. In a few years the landscape will change and students will be seeing a major grocery store, pharmacy, eateries, a hotel and a hospital, all within walking distance from the campus. When asked his views on the development, Mark Dubois, owner of the Power Surge Cafe said, "I think it will be good. There needs to be some more businesses supporting the university and it will help our business when the university is not in session." Dubois, however, holds the minority opinion about the "Heart of the City" plan. Many businesses who are already established in prominent shopping areas such as Old California Restaurant Row and the Vons complex on the corner of Rancho Santa Fe and San Marcos Boulevard, view the new development as a threat to their business and are offended that o fficials from San Marcos would, in a sense, move the "Heart of the City." There are also the opinions of those who desire a college feel for a college town. When asked about the development in San Marcos, one unnamed source expressed interest in "independent bookstores and small shops, "I would have liked to see something less stripmallish, but more typical of a college town." Evers Program in Its Second Year The Future of San Marcos Entrance I^Hoto to CSLJSJS^f Tunnel by J3r~idn JF^isHer- »Cohtinued from pg. 1 The concrete is reinforced with internal steel framing and external L-shaped steel support beams. Wet, muddy floors cover the bottom of the tunnel along with strewn pieces of chain link, metal poles, storage bins, trashcans and various other objects. The tunnel is designed to provide easy access to campus plumbing. Water, gas and drain pipe installments run through- out the tunnel and are integrated into campus buildings. The tunnel also provides convenient and direct transportation of plumbing supplies through the center of campus. This speeds up maintenance and installation projects, as well as allowing potential problems to be isolated quickly. Currently, the tunnel is left unfinished at the northeast section of campus. The utility tunnel will be extended as new buildings are constructed »Continued from pg. 1 "I think it sets the future of development in San Marcos," added Backoff. However, if development sets the tune, the university would sing it alone for the next decade. Following the experience of watching Ryland Homes, a major developer, construct numerous master planned communities only to watch them remain vacant, many developers decided to bide their time during what Was to be the recession of the 1990s. Behind the scenes though, the "Heart of the city" plan was not forgotten. Developers who had stake in the area spent their time getting permits approved and designs drawn up, all the while, waiting for the economic climate to heat up. A Club gave outfree sodas Clubs set up tables in Founder's Plaza in hopes of building school spirit during Club Week, September 4-8, 2000. Under CSUSM Photo by Brian Fisher M.E.C.h.A. members meet with students interested in joining their club. Photos by Melanie Addington and Victoria Segall SPHBH^MIV Brad Schmidt (I.C.C) and asst. 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Latina/Latino Cultural Heritage Month September 15October 15 September 1 5,2000 Alianza Latina Location: Dome Plaza Time: Noon Appetizers and live music Everyone is welcome to this "Kick-off Program" Book Signing at 1:30pm September 2 8,2000 "Uneasy Neighbors"- Film Screening by Paul Espinosa Discussion to follow film Location: TBA Time: 12pm-2:00 pm October 4 ,2000* Rock en espanol Student Social Scholarship Opportunity for A ccounting S tudents! Location: Dome Plaza Time: Noon October 1 1, 2000 "How to be a Chicana Role Model"Lecture & Book Signing by author, Michele Serros, also the author of "Chicana Falsa" (Book Signing to follow lecture) Location: TBA Time: 12pm-2:00pm T his event is not yet confirmed For more information contact Susana Gonzalez at 750-4990 Influenza Vaccine Shortage and Supply Delays In a statement released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there will be a delay in influenza vaccine shipments and possibly a nationwide shortage of the vaccine for the 2000-01 seasons. The CDC is encouraging all health care providers to provide the vaccine to the patients who are at highest risk of death from influenza only at this time and to delay mass immunizations of adults until November 2000. Individuals with high-risk medical conditions and pregnant females in the second and third trimester of pregnancy are at a high risk for serious complications from influenza infections, including hospitalizations and deaths. These individuals are encouraged to obtain the vaccine. If you have questions as to what the high risk conditions are, please contact your health care provider as soon as possible. Students may also direct their questions to the Student Health Services at (760) 750-4915. TDD (760) 750-4924. Staff and students may call the clinic in T he A merican Society of Women A ccountants c urrently h as s ix scholarships available for u ndergraduate a ccounting m ajors. Applications a nd Eligibility R equirements a re available i n t he F inancial Aid a nd S cholarship Office i n Craven 4 204. D eadline t o s ubmit a n a pplication i s S eptember 1 8 / 2 0 0 0 . November to check on the avail- on health and wellness for the ability of vaccine. At this time, whole campus flu clinic dates have not been community," identified for November. says Tanis Brown, who coordinates human resources training Karen D. Nicholson, M.D., and special projects at Cal M.P.H. State San Marcos. Director, Student Health "Last year we targeted employServices ees in during open enrollment CSU San Marcos period for health benefits and this year we saw the fair as a perfect opportunity to provide important resources to our students as well." Healthy shakes, body fat analParticipants ysis, bottledfloaterand health include: Cal State San Marcos information are featured at the Human Resources, Cal State Health and San Marcos Associated Wellness Fair at Students, California State University San Inc., Back and Neck Pain Relief Marcos 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Center, Escondido Community Wednesday September Health Services, 24 Hour 20. The theme of Fitness, San Diego this year's Fair is "Got Health?" Nearly two-dozen organizations Blood Bank, North County Health Services, American Red will provide Cross Blood Services, information and Arrowhead Mountain samples at the fair, including fitness organizations and com- Spring Water, Costco, CSUSM Student Health Services, munity health providers. CSUSM Counseling Campus orgaand nizations will be on hand with information on benefits, includ- Psychological Services, PERS Retirement Services, Kaiser, ing retirement plans, for Delta Dental and others. university employees. The fair takes place For information in Palm Court on campus. on the Health and Wellness Fair, "This is a chance for call 760-750-4425. us to bring together information Health & Wellness Fair �The Pride Cougars »Continued from pg. 1 The Cougars could once again finish among the NAIA's elite. In its second year of competition, Cal State San Marcos is on the verge of building one of the premier cross-country programs in the nation. The men's team has one Ail-American returning, sophomore Marcus Chandler. Chandler, who has the distinction of being the CSUSM's first All-American, finished among the top twenty runners at the nationals held last November in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Sophomores John Cadogan, Shaun Conner, Kenneth Nwadike, and junior Brian Sullivan join Chandler from a team that won the regional championship in Seattle last year. The nationals made a strong impression on Nwadike who stated that he "never competed outside of California before and at the nationals everyone seems to fight for the finish line." The women's team also won their share of respect. Renee wmMm^mt mm•\jm.t A, MacDonald, a track and field all-American returns to lead a squad that captured the regional championship and finished 17th among the 150 NAIA schools that compete in crosscountry. Sophomores Lorena Reyes, Camille Wilborn, and junior Erin Berhman were also instrumental in making the women's team nationally prominent. Wilborn was excited about the teams chances this year, "We have more experience and I feel that our team can be better." Head coach, Steve Scott, and assistant coach, Joe Keating, know how to win. Steve Scott is a three-time Olympian, who holds several American records including a time of 3:47.6 in the mile run. Scott served as an assistant coach at Arizona State from 1979 to 1985 and as assistant coach at Azusa Pacific University from 1993 to 1996 prior to becoming head coach at CSUSM. Scott still competes in various long distance events. Joe Keating, an associate professor of Science Education, has considerable experience training distance runners. Keating started his career as cross-country and track coach at Thoreau High School in Thoreau, New Mexico from 1972 to 1992 where his teams won several HiffiMWJHI Thoughts on...Secrets of Success state titles. Keating then served as an assistant track coach at San By Melanie Addington Marcos High School from 1993 to 1996. Like Scott, Keating "To begin to think with successful" continues to run competitively, purpose is to enter the -Malcolm Forbes including events such as the Boston Marathon. ranks of those strong ones Can the team repeat last who only recognize failure "Obstacles are necessary year's success? "You have to as one of the pathways to for success... victory take the emphasis off the indicomes only after many enlightenment." vidual and place it on the team," struggles and countless -James Allen says Scott, "I'll have a better defeats. Yet each struggle, idea after the first cross country meet. That will give me a chance "Act as if it were impos- each defeat, sharpens your to see where we are and how far skills and strengths, your sible to fail." we have to go." courage and your endur-Dorothea Brand The new faces on this ance, your ability and your year's team include freshmen confidence and thus each Brandon Behr, Brian Eaton, "The formula for success Mariel Holcomb, Abril Jimenez, is simple: practice and con- obstacle is a comradeTony Lederman, Michael centration, then more prac- in-arms forcing you to Manzano, Felisha Mariscal, tice and more concentra- become better.. .or quit. KatherineNiblett, Luis Sanchez, Each rebuff is an opportution." Michael Shannon, and Joshua nity to move forward; turn Wing. Sanchez says he selected -Babe Didrikson away from them, avoid CSUSM because of "its growing reputation and because it is a them, and you throw away "Success follows doing small school where [he] felt that what you want to do. There your future." [he] wouldn't get lost." Some of the other members, like senior - j is no other way to be -Og Mandino James Adams, have transferred to CSUSM from other schools. They include Heather Garritson, Oscar Lopez, Kate Mendonca, Katherine Niblett, and Cara Rumble. There will be plenty of opportunities to see the team race this year The Cougar runners will compete in the Aztec Invitational at Balboa Park on September 16 and the Vanguard Invitational on October 21 at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa. The avid race fan can follow the team to Palo Alto for the Stanford Services Miscellaneous Invitational on September 30 Offered and the Fresno Invitation in Egg D onors Needed t o Woodward Park on October 14. h elp m ake a n infertile The cross-country season winds MEL-TYPE & U c ouples d reams come down with the regional champistudy! onships held at the Del Mar t rue. C ompensation is M elissa 7 60.741.4105 Race Track on November 4. $ 3,500.00. Ages 2 0 t o Classifieds i xoye@home.com 1999-00's Cross Country Team Photo Courtesy of Debbie Dale, CSUSMAthletics Academic Bulletin Presidential candidate Ralph Nader at USC on Wednesday, September 13, 2000. Nader will appear at the Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus to speak with California Students. Doors open to at 7:30 PM and the event begins at 8pm. The Bovard Auditorium has a seating capacity of over 1500 and admission is free. It will cost six dollars to park on campus, however. Ralph Nader is the Green Party's Presidential Candidate in the upcoming November elections. For more information about Nader's appearance on Wednesday night please call (310)352-9690. 3 0. Please c ontact S usan a t 1 -800-463-5656. Chargers Blow It In The End... A gain By Jared Young Pride Staff Writer At least the game was exciting this time. After losing the season opener 9-6 last week, the Chargers showed that they can score points and still lose at their home opener against the New Orleans Saints, losing 28-27 on Sunday. The Chargers looked good in the first quarter, as they took an early lead on a John Carney field goal. Eight minutes into the first quarter, Ryan Leaf led the team on a six play, 22-yard drive that resulted in a 41-yard field goal by Carney. The Saints responded quickly, however, as they took the ball 76 yards on their next possession and took a 7-3 lead when Jeff Blake connected with Joe Horn on a 6-yard pass for the score. However, San Diego was not going to be kept off the scoreboard like they were last week ^ in Oakland. In the second quarter, the Bolts put 21 points on the board as Leaf passed for one touchdown and Robert Chancey ran for one, followed by a spectacular 93-yard kickoff return by Ronney Jenkins. The return by Jenkins was a breath of fresh air and the first big play of the season for the Chargers. After fumbling the kickoff, Jenkins decided he needed to redeem himself. He apparently thought that picking up the ball and slicing through the entire Saints team for 93 yards was the best way to do that—the crowd agreed. The Chargers entered the half with a 24-13 lead, and after last week it looked like there was no way the Saints would be able to put ten points on the board. The Saints, however, had other ideas. Twelve minutes into the third quarter, Ricky Williams and Blake connected on a 16-yard touchdown pass that brought the Saints within five points, 24-19 (the two-point conversion attempt failed). After Doug Brien hit a 32-yard field goal to begin the fourth quarter, Chargers fans began to worry. Carney helped to ease the anxiety by crushing a 49-yard field goal to push the Charger lead back to five points with only five minutes remaining. The Chargers defense, which had been superb in week one, could not stop New Orleans' last chance drive, and the Chargers found themselves with a 0-2 record to start the season. If there was one bright spot in the game for the Bolts, it was the special teams play. With Ryan Leaf at quarterback (12-24, 134 yards, and two interceptions), the team will have to look elsewhere for offense, and Ronney Jenkins might be their go-to guy. On Sunday Jenkins showed that his two pre-season kickoff returns were not a fluke, as he racked up 221 return yards and one TD against a decent New Orleans special teams unit. Leaf continued to struggle, however, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns for the second time this season (at least he threw a touchdown pass this time, though). If Leaf wishes to remain the Chargers' starting quarterback, he will have to bring his competition percentage above fifty percent. He will also have to figure out which color his team is wearing because that may help him figure out which team he should throw the ball. The season is young and the Chargers still have a chance to push their way to the top of the standings. With fourteen games remaining, anything can happen; the problem is, anything could mean 0-16. �CSUSM CALENDAR SeptemberNovember 3 0,2000 "Futuristic Native Objects for Night Raids99 (and other paraphernalia) James Luna Exhibit Location: CSUSM Library September 11-14, 2 000 Please contact Rush chair Nick Bird at (760) 743-2546. Tau Kappa Epsilon Rush Events "Broomball" Location: Escondido Ice-o-Plex Time: 12:30pm Barbara Cook Location: Poway Center Performing Arts Time: 8pm Student Union Fee Referendum Forum Location: Free Speech Area (Between ACD & SCI Hall) Time: ll:30pm-l :30pm For information contact their website: www.csusm.edu/fec Accounting Society Career Connections Location: Raintree Hotel Time: 6:30-9:30pm Details to follow. Student Professional Development Day Location: Founders Plaza Time: 10:00am-3:00pm Please contact (760) 743-2546. Tke Rush "Vegas Night" Contact Rush chair N ick Bird at (760)743-2546. ASI Business Expo 2000 Location: Founders Plaza Time: 8:00am-3:00pm Broadway musical legend performs. Thursday, September 1 4,2000 Tuesday, September 1 2,2000 How to Budget Your Money Location: Commons 206 Time: 12:00pm-l:00pm Tau Kappa Epsilon Rush Events u Football with Bros99 Location: CSUSM Lower Field Time: 4:00pm For tickets or information call (858) 748-0505. A workshop on budgeting your money. Please contact Rush chair Nick Bird at (760) 743-2546. Accounting Society General Meeting Location: Commons 206 Time: l:00-3:00pm Guest Speakers: • Pam Wells & Sandy Punch— Career Center Becker CPA Review Course Wednesday, September 13, 2 000 17,2000 Freddy Fender and Little Joe y La Familia Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Time: 8:00pm Call 1-800-98TICKET for tickets. 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Photo By: David Ruiz By: Kathleen Hash Pride Staff Writer By: Giovanni Ferrer Pride Staff Writer ; C SUSM S tudents to Vote on Student Union As student enrollment has increased, so has the need for more parking, Research studies, involving parking and enrollment, have been conducted at other California State Universities, and were used as a measuring tool to reflect the needs of CSUSM. One temporary solution this semester was stack parking. Many students feel that it has been a success, but worry that it is ending this week. Yesenia Castro used stack parking the first week of the semester and said "I felt a little worried about using it at first, but after parking a few times I became comfortable" She had heard other people express t heir fears upon getting items removed without their knowledge. She became reassured one day, when she found that she had left her checkbook in her car and nothing was touched. CSUSM In addition, Parking Services painted roughly sixty more stalls as a temporary solution to help alleviate some of the drudgery of parking. Do students really need a $7.4 million Student Union? The University Student Union Advisory Board (USUAB) thinks we do and they are asking students to help pay for it. Full time students at CSUSM • currently pay $20 per semester in student fees, while part time students pay only $10. On October 9 and 10 students will have the opportunity to vote on whether or not they are willing to increase their student fees to $50 (for full and part time students). The increase would take effect in Fall 2001 to help pay for the proposed building. I f the Student Union Fee According to Andy Schick, Parking Services, the 60 new stalls P a i n t e d i n parking lot " C" were the direct result of increased enrollment; contrary to rumor that it was due to frequent car accidents. Other parking changes include thirty minute parking, now located parking lot "E" in front of University Commons. Thirty minute parking was removed from parkin l o t g " c " t o m a l c e way for additional regular parking. from Stack Parking set to end Friday, September 22, but the number of students parking is not decreasing. Photo By: David Ruiz &i This Imhb Referendum passes, construction on The Clarke Field House/ University Student Union would begin in 2001 and could be completed as early as Spring 2003. The planned facility includes a gymnasium, a weight/exercise room, men's and women's locker rooms and a sports medicine facility. Conference rooms, student government offices and club meeting rooms are also a part of the proposed project. President Alex Gonzalez addressed A.S.I. at Friday's board meeting in an attempt to get ASI's blessing. ASI members seemed confident that their support would increase the referendum's chances of passing. "We need desperately a place for students to congregate," said President Gonzalez, "what we have here is a positive opportunity to build a Student Union." Hesitant to support the referendum at first, A.S.I, quickly turned the discussion to their concerns on future rent and utilities. Robin Milch, A.S.I. Executive Vice President of External Affairs, told the president "So far, the information given to ASI has been inaccurate." Milch wanted assurance from Gonzalez that A.S.I, would not end up "...getting burned with rent." A.S.I. was also concerned that not many students seemed to know about the referendum. In the end, however, A.S.I, voted unanimously to support the referendum. » Continued on Page 2 On Wednesday, September 20 starting 10:30am, California State University San Marcos is, once again, hosting its Health & Wellness Fair. The theme for this year's fair is "Got Health?" This year the fair boasts over 24 different organizations promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles. The organizations will be handing out samples, information, and loads of f ree advice. The fair will take place in CSUSM's very own Palm Court. A list of participant include, CSUSM Human Resources, Associated Students, Inc., Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychology Services. Also represented are the Back and Neck Pain Relief Center, Escondido Community Health Center, 24-Hour Fitness, San Diego's Blood Bank, Red Cross Blood Services, Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water, Kaiser Permanente, North County Health Services, Delta Dental, and others. This is the first year that the Health and Wellness Fair will be available to students. For more information about the Health & Wellness Fair, contact Yasuko Shirakawa at (760)750-4425. C SU B oard of T rustees A pproves L owering G raduation R equirements By: Jayne Braman Pride Staff This past July the CSU Board of Trustees approved lowering the minimum graduation requirement from 124 to 120 units. In a press release from CSU, Chancellor Charles Reed states that "This revision will help students graduate sooner. The new requirements are consistent with most universities in the nation and just make sense." Based on a normal course load of 15 units per semester, the 124-unit requirement leaves students in a four-year program, four units short of graduation. With implementation of the 120-unit requirement, Trustee Ralph Pesqueira believes that this policy will make it easier for students to graduate in fours years Or possibly even three years by attending school year round. Before celebrating, CSUSM students need to be aware that the lowering of units for graduation is a baseline from which all majors build upon. Many majors will still require more than the minimum 120 units required for graduation. Every academic program is reviewed on a five-year cycle. The review process allows departments to evaluate the number of units required in keeping students competitive not only with the demands of the job market, but also with students graduating from other universities in the same field. The fiveyear evaluation process means that gradual implementation of the 120-unit requirement will most likely not affect current students in the system. CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez stated "that majors exceeding the 120 unit minimum require approval before they can be implemented." Gonzalez went on to state that accountability of unit requirements is based on the fact that the CSU strives for a balance between training for the work force and educating wellrounded citizens. Academic Arts Page 3-4 Page 5-7 Page 8-9 Comics/ ottUBuu News T houghts o sl.. BagplO Calendar Page 12 �2 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 The Pride Local News Politics In S an M arcos By: B enjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer Bombarded by the rhetoric f rom what is being called the most glamorized presidential race in U.S. history, many San Diegans' have l eft their local concerns and alliances by the wayside as they prepare t o choose who will lead the country. However, as San Marcos resident and city council h opeful, Mike Sannella says, the most important decisions a re the ones being m ade in your local community. " I j oined t his race because I have the desire t o help build a healthy community," said Sannella. "My w ife and I are both four-year residents and alumnus of Cal State San Marcos. We love the city and i t's a place where we would like to raise our kids, but then there are also some issues that need to b e addressed." Sannella, 25, is r unning a grassroots campaign in an e ffort t o seize one of two contested seats in the elections for San Marcos City Council. He h as already scoured the city with his part-time s taff of four, raising money a nd awareness f or h is campaign, but as any political experts will tell you, he still has a long way to go. A s November nears and the council race heats up, Sannella keeps h is cool character and h is message simple: San Marcos is one of San Diego's fastest growing communities and it needs a city council that will allow it t o continue to grow responsibly and correctly. " The city of San Marcos is a complex community f ull of its own special needs," added Sannella, "and t o address R eferendum Fee » A rticle C ontinued f rom Page 1 A n open f orum was held for students on Wednesday, September 13 in the f ree speech area, but attendance w as poor. T he audience was comprised, mostly, of U SUAB and A.S.I, delegates. M ike Harrod, Another student, Surya Metzler, felt that the building would help increase student life on campus. "They a re going to b e building dorms. What are those students going t o d o?" Metzler also felt the exercise those issues y ou have to have a complex p lan/Right now there is no s oft retail in San Marcos that is not only inconvenient for the consumer, but is costly for t he city in t erms of lost t ax revenue." The plan that Sannella refers t o is a set of pro-growth ideals that he intends to apply in San Marcos if elected. O n the top of h is agenda for San Marcos, Sannella says he will address the community's growing t raffic concerns. " I am going to make it my top priority t o address t he t raffic issues w ithin our community," said Sannella. "Widening the roads would b e the most obvious option, however, that can't always b e done. Other options include encouraging carpooling, building more bike lanes and encouraging city b us use." The second area of concern for Sannella is San M arcos' stance on business. Realizing t he t ax base that retail provides, the candidate says that he will encourage prosperity by welcoming the addition of planned retail shops and centers. Some of t he projects that Sannella endorses include the "Heart of the City " plan for the 1,500 acre area surrounding Mike Harrod at Open Forum Photo by Enrique Refugio and weight rooms would b e an economical way f or students to relieve stress* " I pay $35 a month now at my g ym. This is only a $30 increase per semester, which, for me, is a huge decrease." Susanne Green, Executive Director of the USUAB, who also spoke to A.S.I., is hoping that students will take the initiative t o f ind out more about the referendum. The USUAB -has posted a link on CSUSM's homepage under the Events and Announcements section where students can get detailed information on t he referendum and the planned building. Mike Harrod is hoping that a lot of students will attend t his Thursday's open f orum, " I want to give people an opportunity to speak if they have heard about it and a chance t o hear if they h aven't" for City Council. Courtesy ofwww.sannella2000.com CSUSM. " The University is going t o b e a m ajor player in San Marcos," added Sannella. " Our university breeds diversity which is healthy for the community, and its p resence w ill help shape the f uture of g rowth in San Marcos." San M arcos' rapid g rowth has become a m ajor issue i n the eyes of some people (including opponent Cynthia Skovgard w ho is also r unning f or City Council) who feel that t he city is faf past the point of calling the development responsible growth. If elected, these individuals that they would limit or halt growth in San Marcos by the passage of specific propositions, including Prop. S, which would require a special election f or rezoning projects w ithin San Marcos. " I am really worried about those propositions," added Sannella, " I t hink that when you s tart limiting g rowth in a city, it b ecomes t he death of a city. The city h as t o have t he flexibility t o react." I n general, Sannella's stance on g rowth, business, and f uture roles f or t he city represent a conservative t rend that h as swept both city a nd c ounty elections i n t he p ast decade. Although t he r ace is t oo close t o call at t his point* one t hing is for sure: San M arcos h as 54,000 people, 23,000 of w hom a re registered voters. T here a re six candidates, t wo of w hom a re incumbents that a re r unning f or t wo seats on t he 2001 city council. In these cases, voters statistically cast one vote f or t he incumbent and one f or t he n ew candidate, " they are looking at h ow t o cast their second," said Sannella, "and I hope t o b e t heir choice. Despite Fuel and Utility Costs, North County Still Booming By Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer chair of t he USUAB, feels that the b oard's small advertising budget of $500, has prevented them f rom getting students the information they need to make an i nformed decision, but hoped that there w$s still time t o get the word out. Another open f orum meeting is planned for September 21, at 11:45am in the f ree speech area located between Science and Academic Halls. Harrod hopes that the sun won't keep people away f rom the discussion of how they want t heir f unds to b e s pent."Students are paying these fees a nd this gives u s a chance to give them something tangible," says Harrod. CSUSM student T iffany Slocomb felt the facility would b e an important addition to the school, " I would vote yes because I really want to see this school grow." The Clarke Field House/ Student Union could make it easier for CSUSM t o expand the h andful of Title 9 sports t eams on campus. Mike Sannella W hile C alifornia residents f ind themselves facing Governor Gray Davis' deferred utility payment solution, f laws in California's energy deregulation system were investigated last week in San Diego during two federal hearings. Although no f irm conclusions have emerged f rom the hearings, other than the realization that residents are indeed paying too much for electricity (utility bills doubled and t ripled), there were a number of f ingers pointed: at SDG&E for not seeking the most a ffordable prices for consumers, at the Public Utilities Commission for not allowing SDG&E t o sign cheaper, long-term contract with suppliers, at suppliers for taking advantage of a f lawed and f ledging de-regulated energy purchasing system, and at the state's deregulation law itself, including the state legislators who-passed it. Investigations are still in progress. Meanwhile, the new proposition to r un high-voltage transmission power lines f rom Riverside county to San Diego county to compensate for the period of energy shortage before new generators are completed was p roposed b y SDG&E and the state's top-power managing agency (ISO). The plan would cost h undreds of millions of dollars and incur other environmental, residential, and aesthetic costs that have consumer groups, environmental regulators, and area o fficials and residents protesting and demanding to see proof that t his is the most effective solution. The high cost of living continues to beset residents at home, work, and now on the road. Recent rising gasoline p rices show no signs o f abating. Some attention has b een d eflected f rom deregulation t o international gasoline issues including OPEC production and the recent f uel crises in Europe. Local f uel averages are at $1.85 per gallon, among the highest in the country. N orth County Times analysts show t hat corporate gasoline interests in California are realizing nearrecord profit margins, with t his last f iscal quarter as one of the most profitable in history. Besides the rising p rice of crude oil, the increase of r efin- ery m argins, t he one component of the p rice equation the oil companies control a nd p rofit from, almost tripled what they were less t han a year ago. T he biggest gasoline providers in N orth County, Chevron, Exxon-Mobile, Amoco, Shell and Texaco, £re p rofiting double: f rom p rice h ikes on crude oil and increased r efinery margins. CSUSM student Peter K ramer, w ho alternates between driving a c ar and motorcycle to school, c ommented that, "These big corporations a re t rying to control oil production from g round t o tap, p ushing out the little guys w ho have neither wells or r efineries and have to buy gas wholesale at $2.09 per gallon." Interestingly, w hen Peter was asked whether riding h is motorcycle b enefited h im in terms of p arking and gas mileage he w as indecisive. " The University m akes m e b uy t wo parking passes, one f or each vehicle, so that undercuts m y savings." Despite such increases in the local c onsumer price index this year, t he j ob market and population of San Diego County, continues t o grow. Microcosmically, San M arcos and CSUSM continue t o build and develop, a ttract m ore c orporate interests, increase student fees, admit more students, a nd stack more cars in t he p arking lot. �Cougars Race in Aztec Invitational By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer The CSUSM Cougars faced stiff competition f rom some of the best major college teams f rom California at the Aztec Invitational held at Balboa Park on Saturday, September 16'. The Texas A&M Aggies were also among the sixteen teams who raced for honors on what turned out to be an unusually hot morning. However, the temperature wasn't the only sur- MacDonald agreed, "The temperature w asn't as bad as the prise in store for the runners. The generally f lat course hills, they were very deceiving." described by meet officials as Still, it was another strong show"made of dirt, grass, and con- ing for the women's squad. The women's team placed 8th crete with some hills'* left an out of the 16 competing teams impression and Coach with some of Steve Scott the runners. praised Heather them for Garritison, another the highest good perplacing r unformance, ner for the "they did Cougars well and women's they team said, improved "Those hills again." came out of G arritson, nowhere. If I the junior had realized transfer they were like f rom Cal that, I might Track Team In Action. State Fullerton have r un difPhotos by Steve Compian led the way, f inferently." Renee Athletes Get ready at theStaring Line, at last weeks Aztec Invitational held at Balboa Park Photo by Steve Compian ishing in 29th place of 108 runners. Cara Rumble, who placed 30th, was one second behind Garritson, and was followed by MacDonald who was in the 38th spot. While the women's team trailed a bit, they also finished ahead of some good schools including USC, UCSD, Long Beach State, and Cal State Fullerton. The men's team, winners of last year's Aztec Invitational in the "Open Division," found that running in the "Invitational Division" was a much tougher task. By the time the men began the last race of the morning, the heat had. definitely become a factor in their performance. Scott cautioned his runners to abbreviate their normal warmup routine and to stay in the shade until race time. Brian Sullivan led the young squad in a race that ended with James Adams nearly collapsing f rom heat exhaustion. There were wet spots along the course, and by the time the men ran the fourth race, the footing became unstable in some areas along the course. This made for generally slow times for all the competitors. Sullivan came in 18th place with a time of 26 minutes and 50.5 seconds, followed by Adams in 44th place and Marcus Chandler in 68th place out of 150 runners. The men finished in 10th place out of the 15 team field. According to Assistant Coach Joe Keating, running against the big schools is necessary. "They have to compete against the stronger teams to get better," said Keating. Coach Steve Scott and Brian Sullivan Photo by Steve Compian �4 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 Fall 2000 Men's Golf Schedule Sep 23-26 (Sat-Tues) University of Mary Hardin Baylor Belton, TX Oct 15-17 (Sun-Tues) CSU Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Oct 29-31 (Sun-Tues) San Diego State University San Diego, CA Women's Golf Schedule Men and Women's Cross Country Sep 23-26(Sat-Tues) Schedule University of Mary Hardin Baylor Belton, TX Oct 15-17 (Sun-Tues) Boise State University Boise, ID Oct 29-31 (Sun-Tues) CSU Northridge Northridge, CA Nov 5-7 (Sun-Tues) Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Sep 9 (Sat) Irvine Invitational Central Park 9:00am 5K/8K Huntington Beach, CA Sepl6 (Sat) Aztec Invitational Balboa Park 9:00am 5K/8K San Diego, CA Sep 30 (Sat) Stanford Invitational Stanford ,3:45pm Palo Alto, CA CSUSMGolf Team Picture Courtesy of www. csusm. edu/athletics C ross-Country Team Working Together By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer Running is an individual sport, right? Don't try telling that to the CSUSM cross-country team. Visit the track around 3:30 and you'll find no individuals out there, rather everything (push-ups, sit-ups, and stretching exercises) is done as a team. An observer will notice that these athletes are having f un, even finding laughter while exerk rising in 90- degree heat. These runners are serious about their warm-ups, but they can also enjoy themselves. Watch the team just before the start of a race and you'll see them run to the starting line together. After the race is over, the words "cool down, cool down," can be heard, a reminder that these runners must gradually return their bodies to normal operating temperature. A group of racers will also jog off to facilitate the cool down, but always together. This is all part of Head Coach Steve Scott's model for success. In talking with Coach Scott, the moral of The Tortoise and The Hare comes to -mind—it's steady progress that will win the race. Scott's philosophy is to have his runners strong and running their best races at the national level in November. "We don't want them to peak too early," Scott said. It is a philosophy that paid off handsomely in 1999, the team's first year of competition. It's also the reason that athletes are transferring to CSUSM. Two of CSUSM's transfer students exemplify the highs and lows of choosing which college to attend, Senior James Adams attended high school at the foot of the Julian Mountains in Ramona. The Pride Sports He transferred to CSUSM from California Baptist University so that he could learn from Scott. "My high school coach and Scott have been friends for a while," said Adams, when asked how he learned of Coach Scott. Adams arrived with solid credentials, but felt that Coach Scott (who holds the American record in the mile run) would give him the best shot at helping him break the four-minute barrier in the mile run. Along with the "mountain man," came a CSUSM junior, Cara Rumble, who attended Orange Glen High School in Escondido. Rumble is another accomplished runner who felt that being coached by Steve Scott was too tempting to pass up. She left Concordia University in Irvine to attend CSUSM. This Valley Center native, who first met her coach at a camp, placed high in the cross-country Oct 14 (Sat) Fresno Invitational Woodward Park 3:45pm 5K/8K Fresno, CA Oct 21 (Sat) Vanguard Invitational Fairview Park 9:00am 5K/8K Costa Mesa, CA Nov 3 (Fri) NAIA Regionals Morley Field TBA 5K/8K San Diego, CA Nov 16-19 (Thurs-Sun) NAIA Nationals nationals last year. According to Rumble, "I liked the way that he trained and I enjoyed the way he presented it." Both Adams and Rumble took different routes that eventually brought them to the same team. They enjoy being at CSUSM, but their initial attraction was to join a program coached by Scott. Adams and Rumble also joined the CSUSM cross-country team to have f un, run strong, and win—together. Cougars at the Irvine Invitational The team's first outing came when they participated in the Irvine Invitational on September 9. This was the chance to see the Cougars race against quality competition, including several of the top-ranked major college teams in the nation. How well did Coach Scott think his team performed? Scott used the word "disappointed" when reviewing the men's team performance in the 8K race. The Irvine Invitational coincides with the start of school, so most of his runners' prepa- Men's Soccer Schedule September 17 University of California, Santa Barbara* 3:30pm 24 California State University Long Beach* 11:00am . 30 Pepperdine University* TBA October 11 University of California, Riverside* 7:00pm rations had to occur on their own, during the summer. There were some good individual performances that made Scott smile though. Senior transfer student James Adams covered the 5.3 mile course in 26 minutes and 46.5 seconds, good enough for 19th place in a field of 91runners. Next was Brian Sullivan in 34th place, followed by Marcus Chandler in the 44th position. CSUSM finished sixth out of the nine teams in the men's category. The lady Cougars looked very strong in running the 5K distance. Led by junior transfer student Cara Rumble's 23rd place finish (19 minutes, 37.5 seconds) and closely followed by Heather Garritson's 27th place (19 minutes, 46.9 seconds), they were able to finish in 7th place overall out of eleven teams. In the women's 3.1 mile race, four of the top five spots were won by nationally-ranked NCAA teams. Other women placing for CSUSM were Renee MacDonald in 42nd place, Felisha Mariscal 63rd, Camille Wilborn 75th , and Mariel Holcomb in the 84th position. CSUSM Golf "Tees Up" for New Season By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer The Cal State San Marcos Golf team is ready to tee up for the new season. Coach Fred Hanover and his team travel to Belton, Texas this week to compete in the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Tournament. The five man, five woman team is looking to continue the winning ways established by last year's team. In only its second season of competition, CSUSM's men's golf team finished in 11th place and the women finished 8th among all NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) schools. While winning on the college level is new to his team, it is not a new experience for Coach Hanover. Hanover twice led Cal State San Bernardino to third place finishes in the NCAA Division II Tournament. His formula for success involves recruiting players who know more than just how to swing a club. Hanover expects his athletes to be competitive academically as well as physically, thus allowing him to focus on coaching them and not worrying about whether they will be eligible to play. Hanover also looks for a competitive spirit in all of his players. Three of the new recruits for the team include Tony Sellers, a transfer from Pima Community College, and freshmen Nick Mitchell from De La Salle High School in Fairfield, and Jack Spreng from St. Maria Goretti High School in Maryland. Hanover fans their competitive fires by making them try out for the team, and that's just the beginning. Since only five players per team (women and men) can travel to tournaments, his linksters have to battle each other for the right to represent CSUSM; that competition is extremely close this year. "It's coming right down to the wire," said Hanover. How does this year's tearh look? Hanover believes that they will be solid again. "It'll take a little time to develop, but by the end of the season, we should be right up there,"said Hanover. Evaluating individuals is a more difficult matter right now, "At this point I wouldn't be able to 29-31, and then to Santa Clara say, but I'll know after the first University from November 5-7. tourney," added the coach. This first tournament for the year at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, will offer Hanover the perfect opportunity to see how his team reacts to prime competition. The Texas hosts are expecting to have another fine season. Last year Mary HardinBaylor's women's team won the NAIA national championship, and their men's team has improved greatly. The tourney also attracts several of the state's best small college teams. The rest of the schedule finds our Cougars in competition at the CSU Bakersfield from October 15-17, the San Diego CSUSMGolf Coach Fred Hanover State Tourney from October Photo By: Melanie Addington �Arts & Entertainment The Trojan C o m e to By Kathleen Hash Pride Staff Writer Never before have I left a play feeling so uncertain about the production. Marianne McDonald's modern adaptation of The Trojan Women opened on Sunday, September 3, at The Old Globe Theater in front of a f ull house. Euripides, a Greek dramatist, wrote the original play by the same name. Euripides' play tells the story of the fall of Ancient Troy to the Greeks in 416 BC. However, McDonald's modern adaptation, directed by Seret Scott, takes a look at war from a different perspective. Talk of smart bombs and SCUD missiles are some of the clues as to the direction of changes from the original text. et he Best Women GEWTOH USED N L ife a t T he O ld G lobe The psychological effects of the play are fascinating as the waning of helicopters never stops while soldiers dressed completely in camouflage march across the stage. The women in the war camp wear garments of thick layers of cloth with robes, to small tops and long skirts. The costumes play an enormous role in delivering the play's Mm message. Vietnam was never far from my mind with two of the female characters dressed as Vietnamese prostitutes. The female characters display nudity that I did not find offensive, but I would not call it artistically subtle either. Helen of Troy makes an appearance as a confident nymph whose sexual excursions are indicated as the cause of the gveSyssi 4 Mwpii & war. In high heels and g-strings, the female characters T imeless S ounds a t t he 2 000 J ulian B luegrass F estival By: Christopher F. Orman Pride Staff Writer On Saturday, September 16, approximately 2000 people crowded into a small, oak-filled natural amphitheater to attend the first day of the two-day Julian Bluegrass Festival. With performances by four remarkably talented bluegrass bands and the combination of warm, sunny weather in the mountains, the festival forced a grin upon every attendee's face, merely proving Steve Martin's infamous comment, "Hell, it becomes pretty difficult to feel teary-eyed listening t o banjo music." The first day of the festival began with an assortment of competitions from beginning banjo to professional fiddle. Probably the highlight of the competition occurred when an eight-year-old girl performed the ubiquitous Turkey in the Straw. Most of the spectators were in awe of the youngster's performance, not because of her age and relaxed presence, but because she revealed the spirit of the festival: the timelessness of bluegrass music. The genre has an unknown element that becomes addictive, and forces the performer or listener to consistently examine the ageless art form. After the competitions concluded several bands performed, including Highway 52, Silverado, and Lost Highway. Conspicuously talented, none of the acts created the fervor or enjoyment spawned by the Laurel Canyon Ramblers This particular band—Herb Pederson on banjo, Michael Witcher on dobro, Kenny Blackwell on mandolin, Bill Bryson on bass, and Roger Reed on guitar—mixed the spirit of rock and roll into bluegrass. Flying through various standards and numerous originals, Laurel Canyon Ramblers eventually played gospel, rock, reggae and straightforward bluegrass songs; making the band enormously different from most of the acts performing at the festival, whom never stray away from certain established boundaries of traditional bluegrass. Eloquently mixing talented musicianship with stellar three-part harmonies, the Laurel Canyon Ramblers literally stole the show at the first day of the Julian Bluegrass Festival. Interestingly, maybe because the Laurel Canyon Ramblers were the major act for the bluegrass festival's first day, many in the crowd left the amphitheater after their performance and meandered through the parking lot, where stunning players gathered in circles to jam. No pedestrian with an instru- ment case becomes safe wandering through the crowd of players: even yours truly became involved in a humorous version of Bill Monroe's Working On a Building, complete with vocals and jaw-dropping banjo playing by two teenagers. After watching several groups perform, one can become mesmerized by the technical ability exhibited by so many people. Whether banjo, fiddle, bass, guitar, or mandolins, a plethora of great, obscure performers displayed their skills. Upon leaving at six o'clock in the evening,T realized the depth that music is capable of. Most of the music featured on assorted radio-stations only equals one percent of the total music created in our world. Interestingly, bluegrass may be one of many forms that will never die and will continue to gather listeners searching for a simple form of music, which, like the wind, carries the thoughts and feelings of lost years. Bluegrass music has a long history, beginning with the music of Scotland and Ireland circa 1600. As the genre evolved, bluegrass added elements of jazz, blues, and hillbilly mountain music. While the common vision by society concerning bluegrass originated from the banjo-playing boy in "Deliverance," the music has more sophistication and certainly a higher technical fortitude than most musical genres. At one moment a bluegrass group may sing a gospel number like I Hear a Voice Calling and then immediately launch into a breakneck version of the popular fiddle tune Red Haired Boy; playing as fast as many punk bands. Such a variety of material and speed within the idiom makes bluegrass enjoyable for those who love music. r- express two very different types of nakedness. The entire production seemed to flow nicely, but each of the characters had a moment when his or her performance was unbelievable. I. left the theater anxious to get to the ladies room to hear other people talk about what they had seen, yet nobody talked about it. It may have been mediocre direction or an awkward script, but there was something that really held the play back from being great. Yet, I cannot say that I did not enjoy the performance. If your curiosity is getting the better of you, The Trojan Women will run until October 14 at The Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park. For ticket information, please call (619) 239-2255. — : -' We do comparison shopping ferjm M M M a s online book stores! Candide: B ernstein's C omic O pera By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer I have never seen opera so socially critical while retaining genuinely contagious humor. Candid in its shocking comedy and flaunting offenses against everyone who matters, Leonard Bernstein's operatic adaptation of Voltaire's satiric and philosophically profound novel, Candide, inspires ironic and disturbing Pulp-Fiction-tyye laughter. A pleasing combination of Scenefrom Candide flawless orchestration, talented actors and singers, and lively stage production, this comic opera, playing the Casa Del Prado Theater in Balboa Park, offers Bernstein's successful opera in the 100th anniversary year of its composer's life. Unlike most romantically nauseating operas, this sardonic tale of a young man's mid-eighteenth-century journey through Germany, Spain, Turkey, France, colonial South America, and Italy, » Continued on pg 6 Photo courtesy of the Candide website �6 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 Candide » Continued from Page 5 chronicles his process of experientially unlearning the pretentious and naive bourgeois philosophies of popular enlightenment thinkers. Scenes of warfare, slavery, religious hypocrisy, murder, violent rape, sexually transmitted diseases, large-scale misogyny and racism may make some , viewers consider the deeper philosophical implications of Voltaire's poker-faced comedy as social analysis. On the surface a witty, bantering tale of misadventure, Candide reveals itself to actually be a . savage, satiric thrust at the philosophy of "Optimism" (the play's alternate title); which proclaims that nationwide disasters and individual sufferings are both just part of a cosmic plan that is essentially good. Voltaire was not easily prepared to excuse the world's vices quite so easily, nor would he encourage people to accept evil as fate without trying to prevent it or fight it. Candide also represents curiously accurate, yet damaging caricatures of the European intelligencia, the Catholic Church, Judaism, Women, Men, Europeans, royalty, and everyone else. Although published in 1759, the contemporary applications of Candide seem very close at hand. In a time where there seems to be an abundance of pseudo:philosophical explanations for manmade injustice and intellectual copout acquiescence disguised as wisdom, Candide seems to shout, "Action is necessary! All is not well, but all things can be bettered!" and then laugh at its own candidness. If you like opera, see Candide. If you don't like opera, see Candide. This comic opera ends next weekend. Remaining performances are Friday, September 22 at 8pm, Saturday, September 23 at 2pm, and Sunday, September 23 at 2pm. Candide is performed at the Casa Del Prado Theater in Balboa Park. For ticket information call (619)239-8836. Arts & Entertainment The Pride Smiling Fish and Goat on Fire B arnstorm A udiences I The tenderness of the romantic scenes contrasted against the roughhouse play between brothers provides for great insight into the dynamics of family and dating relationships. More importantly, there are no car chases, no explosions, and the women are fully clothed or wearing at least a bra in every scene. Derick Martini stated, "I didn't need to show breasts [in their film, because it is] not that kind of film." fm Chris, or &}3t0riRre.| Iguess thatsj&fj wso l ab m because I HfcJ ;®fi! migfane The Barnstorming By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor The Film : How could an independent film possibly compete with Hollywood blockbusters? "After this, anything is possible," states Kevin Jordan, director of Smiling Fish and Goat on Fire. This movie, being one of the greatest romantic comedies released this year, made with a budget of only $40,000. The film stars real-life brothers, Derick Martini (Chris), and Steven Martini (Tony), as brothers helping each other on their way to finding true love. When they were born, their half Native-American grandmother nicknamed free-spirited Tony as Smiling Fish and serious Chris as Goat on Fire. After their parents die on the 405 freeway, Chris raises Tony in their impoverished house in Los Angeles. Tony is a fun-loving actor who enjoys many women that come his way, especially his pseudo-girlfriend, who runs screaming out of the house after finding a ribbed condom that she did not buy him. Later he meets a single mom (played by Christa Miller from The Drew Carey Show), who fate seems to destine as his true love. Chris, Tony's brother, works as an accountant and is trying to salvage a dead-end relationship with his high school sweetheart Alison (played by Amy Hathaway). Interwoven into the comedy is a beautiful story about Clive Henderson, that is based on a real movie sound man that director Kevin Jordan met. Clive (brilliantly performed by Bill Henderson) is a ninety-year-old At the pre-screening of Smiling Fish and Goat on Fire in Hillcrest Thursday night, director Kevin Jordan, and stars Derick and Steven Martini, and Bill Henderson discussed the f ilm with the audience. Derick stated, "the purpose is to meet the audience because it is hard to compete with Hollywood," and Jordan jumped in, stating, "we are doing this grassroots style!" Bill Henderson informed the audience that in the begin- W h e r t m mm l ittle o u r g ra n dma g a v e u s N a t i v e A merican nicknames. F m S i t i n g fish b e c a u s e fm l l i t p p f - f ^ t w c k y j one, M ymi cmmm^m^ romantic who tells Chris amazing stories about his deceased wife and the motion pictures they worked on in their youth. Eventually, Clive helps Chris along the path to finding true love when he meets a gorgeous Sicilian woman (Anna), at a Christmas party. Overall, this is one of the best independent films I have seen to date. Although several scenes between the brothers have lulls in the conversation, it works for the film by giving the audience a sense of reality in their relationship. ning of movie theatres, they called this barnstorming." After winning the Toronto Film Festival Award and Best Film at the Milan Film festival, the trio (Jordan and Martini Brothers) signed a deal for two more films with much larger budgets. The key to making this film work with a small budget was trying to get as much as possible for free, and "get a lot of favors," according to Derick Martini. The three grew up together in New York, and "we really get each other," states Steven Martini. This made a world of difference on the set because there were no creative differences and the dynamics of the set remained very professional but everyone had a real sense of trust. Henderson piped in by stating that it also helped to have "this director [that] loves actors.'' When asked how much money they will make on this film, Jordan jokingly said, "at least fourteen dollars." One member of the audience asked the filmmakers, "What motivated them to write this script?" Derick stated, it is a story they wanted to tell and wanted to have as a reflection of true life; they even went so far as to say that Steven was really hit in the head with a toaster (just as depicted in the film). Another audience member asked, "Since these characters' experiences are similar to your true-life experiences, how many scenes are ad-libbed or did you follow the script?" The Martini brothers chuckled, and Derick replied, "a lot of it was improvisational, but they knew what we had to get out of each scene." One woman came up to Derick after the discussion, and with a concerned look, asked if their parents were still living. Martini immediately responded, "Oh yes, they are quite alive... divorced...but still good friends. We had to take a lot of flack for killing them off in the film though." Smiling Fish and Goat on Fire opened in theatres on September 15, and is playing exclusively in Hillcrest Landmark Theatres. This movie marks Kevin Jordan's directorial debut; he is also a co-writer with life-long friends, the Martini brothers. The f ilm is 90 minutes long and is rated R. Weekly Web Site: The Ideal Movie Web Site By: Jafo_wac The opening page of http:/ / www.smilingfishmovie.com/ contains a sound clip that explains the names of the characters for the film Smiling Fish and Goat On Fire, and the designers of this web page actually succeed in keeping a high sound quality for the site. The page loaded quickly at 56k modem speed, which is the best way to start a web page. As a movie page, the content is predictable, but the pictures are good. The web site also includes favorite movie quotes, a synopsis of the film, a trailer, clips and stills, and information on the main actors, all of which are presented in a refreshingly simple and quick loading format. There is also a link entitled "What is a Corduroy Penis?" (a song from the filmy. The link, "What is a Corduroy Penis?" contains the lyrics and a clip j of the song, which has interest- ! ing twangs in both sound and Bill Henderson (Clive) is the voice of lyrics. the web page. All Smiling Fish Photos The best feature of the web- Courtesy of the Smiling Fish web site. site is what is left out: a flashy introduction and huge graphics. The lack of excessive banners, http://www.smilingfishmovie.com/. ads and cooperative tie-ins is E-mail: jafo wac@hotmail. also a plus. Simple, effective, stylish and com with comments or suggestions for the next website fast, web designers should pay review. attention to �C ameron C rowe is Almost Famous By: Jennifer Miller Pride Staff Writer Filmed partly in the gas-lamp district of San Diego, Almost Famous is a fantastic, brilliantly mastered f ilm written and directed by Cameron Crowe. Almost Famous is Crowe's f irst movie since his blockbuster hit Jerry Maguire, and it proves t o be a captivating, intelligently written script f ull of laughs and tears. This semi-autobiographical f ilm was written during a pivotal time in the history of rock and roll. Crowe sets his story in 1973, in San Diego, and chronicles the f unny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William Miller, whose intelligence and genuine enthusiasm lands him the gig of a lifetime. Like his young protagonist, Crowe also got his start in journalism when he landed his first j ob at the age of 15 as a journalist for Rolling Stone Magazine. One of Crowe's most i nfluential friends and mentors was the legendary rock critic Lester Bang, whose character offers advice and friendly words of experience to the main character William. While still in his teens, Crowe, an avid music f an, profiled many of the era's most Scene from Almost Famous influential artists and toured with bands across the U.S. "I didn't want it to be like some of those semi-autobiographical stories that glorify the writer because the truth is* I never felt like the center of any room I was in at the time. I was an observer. That's what the character of William Miller is—he's an observer." William is befriended by his idol, Lester Bangs (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman from Boogie Nights) and l ands his first assignment, an interview with Black Sabbath. At the concert, he also befriends the up-and-coming fictional band, Stillwater^ led by the charismatic lead guitarist, Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup), and lead singer Jeff Bebe (Jason Lee). William also meets a group who call themselves the "Band Aids," led by the beautiful and bewitching Penny Lane (Kate Hudson). When Rolling Stone offers William a huge opportunity to write a cover story of Stillwater, he joins the tour, appropriately titled "Almost Sunny Day Real Estate Releases The Rising By: Adam Bailey Pride Staff Writer Sunny Day Real Estate falls off pace with their fourth and latest album, The Rising Tide. Having recently switched labels f rom Sub Pop Records to Time Bomb Recordings, this Seattle-based band offers u p a more complex, melodically arranged CD to date. From the very moment fans bring this CD home, open it up, and read the liner notes, they will notice the difference right away. They will notice a much more complex set of word arrangements and a greater emphasis being placed upon the words of each song as the catalyst for this album's music. A change that is noble, but ultimately falls short of the intended result when listening to the finished musical product. Photo by Neal Preston Tide The f irst two songs on this CD, Killed by an Angel and One are not much different f rom Sunny Day's previous endeavors under Sub Pop's production. Fairly stripped down by today's standards, these two songs,' emotionally-charged aggression compels listeners to listen to the rest of the album. However, a fter listening to the first two songs on the album, the mode takes an almost 180-degree turn. The album f rom the third selection on is much more complex, revealing a much more heavily produced and textured sound. A sound that works some of the time, like the singles Rain Song or Faces in Disguise. Both songs invoke some passion with soulful melodies and the bowstrings' melancholy sound. However, the sound really grows old and tiresome a fter so many monotoous selections. Overall this Ibum is decent, {but ultimately falls short in comparison to their (first album Diary, [which delivered to ;he music industry much itiore irogressively orignal, emotional, nd exciting selecion of material. RETIREMENT Famous," and begins his journey. Frances McDormand plays Elaine, William's mother, and she adds family hostility. Her relentless advice and presence scares everyone she comes in contact with. "Don't do d rugs!" Elaine says redundantly. Soon William becomes part of the inner circle of the band he idolizes, disregarding the caution from his mother and Lester Bangs who warn him not to befriend the bands. William comes of age as he observes the chaos and on-the- INSURANCE MUTUAL FUND5 road lifestyle of Stillwater. The friendships that William makes are genuine^ and heartfelt as he also falls hard for Penny Lane, the passionate and adoring fan. William is soon f aced with the task of honest and unmerciful journalism as he writes the cover story for Rolling Stone. Confused and anxious, William sets out to tell the truth about the band and its members who are now his friends. I laughed throughout the entire movie and felt an instant connection with the characters. Everyone will be entertained and mesmerized with this film and its characters. The movie's soundtrack includes compositions by Peter Frampton and Nancy Wilson (a member of the band Heart and who is also Crowe's wife). Interlaced with blasts of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and other classic rock bands, the music is brilliant. Almost Famous is now playing at theaters, and I recommend this f ilm to everyone. The movie is rated R because of brief nudity, drug scenes, and language. Almost Famous is a mustsee movie that will turn into a rock-n-roll classic and is one movie I can't wait to buy on DVD. TRUST SERVICES TUITION FINANCING Why is TIAA-CREF the #1 choice nationwide? HAAAdvantage. 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By Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer What happened if there was an election and no one voted? With the general election scheduled for November, I decided to ponder the question. Knowing the history of voter participation in this country, when barely sixty per cent of all eligible voters who actually cast a ballot constitute a high water mark, I wanted to ask, "What would happen if no one voted?" I understand that this is a purely hypothetical question, but if we can struggle to understand why one person gets booted off of Survivor Island or why the San Diego Chargers can't outscore the San Diego Padres then it may be a question worth pondering. Here's a scenario: The general election to decide the next President of the United States has just occurred and no one voted. The power of voter enthusiasm has waned into blackout proportions. We saw the names of all the candidates and decided that they sucked, so we just bailed out of the voting process all together. What would occur? Letter to the Editors I want to take this opportunity to thank the Pride, in particular Nicole Moreno for the front page article of the Pride titled, "What about the Women? This is truly a success story. This week the list went from having 6 to 19 women! I am excited to have such a good response! The women will be attending a team meeting sometime next week. They will each receive phone calls to coordinate the meeting. Regarding men Soccer we have 32 male students signed up and a large number of them showed up to practice, today, Friday Sept. 8th at 11:00 am. Sincerely, Susana Gonzalez Assistant Executive Director Associated Students, Inc. California State University San Marcos (760) 750-4990 Fax (760) 750-3149 More specifically, what mechanism for the continuation of democracy would kick in? Would the old President simply remain in office as the undefeated champion or do the polls remain open until someone votes, as in sudden death overtime in a sporting event? Our constitution must address this somehow. I didn't really know the answer, so I decided to engage the help of my fellow students. should a person who wasn't popular enough to swing one popular vote be President?) Most of them began with the predictable, "It would never happen." The question is not if it will happen, but rather what are the ramifications of such an event occurring? It would also be fair to clarify that this is not a scientific poll. It falls more into the "Daddy what i f..." category. Wendy (Sociology Major): "I don't know, maybe they'd have to vote again." Here are the responses of students I spoke to at the Dome: George (Business Major): "Wouldn't Clinton just stay President? (No, he's at the end of two terms). Ryan (Mathematics Major): "Gore would automatically become President, because he's the current Vice President." (Hmmm. Interesting thought, but Diana (Part-time Student): "That's why we have an Electoral College." (O k. we have an Electoral College and then what?) No response. Patricia (Education Major): "Maybe they'd have to do it [election] over?" Rachel (Women's Studies): "No idea." It's probably not unusual that so many of us don't have a clue as to what would happen, because the chances of such an event ever occurring is so remote that it is regarded as pure fiction. Could it be, however, that we have never given the topic much thought because there is always the security of believing that someone else will vote? And what if that mysterious someone doesn't do what we had assumed? Then, where would that leave us? The Pride New Budget Gets Academic Year Off to Good Start By Dr. Charles B. Reed Chancellor, California State University I want to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to a new academic year at the California State University, especially those students who have enrolled at a CSU campus for the first time this fall. We are very proud to have all of you as members of the CSU family. I know that in a place as large as the 23-campus CSU system, it can be difficult to find up-todate information about our system. That's why I hope that occasional columns like these can provide you with some of this important information. I'm proud to report that our year is off to a good start already, thanks to a landmark budget signed by Gov. Davis over the summer. This is one of the best budgets the CSU has ever seen. Our total general fund budget, for 2000/01 is approximately $2.5 billion; and the general fund increase totals $333.7 million, our largest increase ever. The governor and the legislature have also passed new legislation to increase financial aid for many more students in California next year. What does this mean for the CSU? It means that our top two priorities — access for students and compensation for employees — will be funded as follows: Access — The budget includes a $73.1 million general fund increase to accommodate the 12,577 additional full-time equivalent students expected to enroll during this academic year. Our system is expected to continue to grow at this incredible pace, taking on a total of about 130,000 new students by 2010. Compensation — The budget includes $113.2 million for a six percent compensation pool for all CSU employees. This continues to help close the faculty salary gap. In addition, the budget includes funds for year-round operations, community service learning, CSU Channel Islands, CSU Stanislaus Stockton Center, the Coachella Valley Center of CSU San Bernardino, and technology training for teachers. It also supports the California Workforce Initiative, which funds high-cost programs in such fields as nursing, agriculture, engineering, computer science, and the biological sciences. This budget will allow us to continue to uphold our priorities of serving students, assisting the public schools, improving and expanding teacher preparation, eliminating the need for remedial education, and making the most of new advances in technology. It will also allow us to add a new focus on preparing students for the workforce of California. If you would like to learn more about our budget, you can read about it on our web site at http:// www.calstate.edu/tier3/PubAffairs/ news/budget2000.html. Or for more general information about the system, you can go directly to our home page, www.calstate.edu. I wish you best of luck in your studies, and I look forward to visiting each of your campuses in the coming academic year. C liches - Paradoxes of C onventional W isdom By: Bryan Clark Pride Staff Writer I'm tired of them. I'm tired of hearing them all the time. People too often use them without knowing what they mean. I'm talking about cliches. Far too often people cling to the "conventional wisdom" of cliches. But most people don't realize that cliches, while meant to be uplifting and truthful, constantly contradict themselves. I have a quick list of cliches that really capture the need for truth and inspiration, yet when presented with others, unfortunately cancel out the message. Enjoy: "Always make a good first impression" versus "Never judge a book by its cover". "Life is hard" versus "It's as easy as 1-2-3". "Never give up" versus "If you can't beat them, join them". now or never". "We always hurt the ones we love". "Expect great things" versus "Better safe than sorry" versus "Don't count your chickens until "Risking life and limb". they've hatched". "Better late than never" versus "Don't give up your day job" "Time is of the essence". versus "Follow your dreams". "Two wrongs don't make a right" "The best things in life are f ree" versus "Who's to say what is versus "Nothing is free in life". right or wrong?" "Life is short" versus "Live long "Love hurts" versus "No pain, and prosper". no gain." "Life will get better as you go "Free love" versus "It's a labor -on" versus "When it rains, it of love". pours". "There is safety in numbers" "There is no time like the pres- versus "Your better off alone". ent" versus "Time will tell". "Its hope against hope" versus "Take it one step at a time" "When worse comes to worse". versus "It's all or nothing", "Never look a gift horse in the "All good things come to those mouth" versus "Look before you who wait" versus "Don't hesitate leap". or all is lost". "Being in love means never hav"Bide your time" versus "It's ing to say you're sorry" versus HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO "Crime doesn't pay" versus "Illgotten gains". So the next time someone tries to give you some "conventional wisdom", don't take it. Do the opposite and see what happens. Look the g ift horse in the mouth; see if it has cavities. If someone tells you, "Don't worry be h appy" immediately scream at them and freak the hell out! Crime doesn't pay? There are more criminals t han days of the year! If they tell you everything is going to be all right, go home, pack your things, and move far, FAR away because it won't be all right for a very, very long time. I guess I could be overreacting to all these conflicting and I should take it with a grain of salt, but maybe I should just stand up and face the facts. PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Wednesdav prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length Author's name may be withheld upon request at the discretion of the editors. Letters containing profanity or hate speech will not be printed anonymously but will include the authors full name. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. �S tudents S peak Out on t he S tudent Union Fee Referendum Vote Yes I don't really understand why we even need to vote on this one. I guess it's just a CYA thing (That's "Cover Your A ssef's for those who don't know) . In By: Steve Kerrin anyone complains, we have to be able to say, "The students voted on it, it wasn't done without their approval." I really don't think anyone should complain. Consider how cheap it is to go to school here compared to anywhere else locally. Hiition is less than $900/semester. Books cost about the same as anywhere else. We don't have to burn a tank of gas every day driving through freeways as congested as 15, 8, and 5. We all have a free exercise program too, just park in the lower lots off Barham and walk up the stairs every day. When you put all that together, along with the convenience factor of having a university in North County where most CSUSM students live, you see we have a great deal going here. Even if we do have to pay another $30/semester in Student Union fees, it still beats the crap out on t he S tudent Union Fee R eferendum Vote No Actually, Stephen most of what you said was true— the truth as we have all been led to absorb it. But in college By: Steve Compian we're supposed to look beyond the regurgitated, spoon-fed party line, and ask the hard questions in order to unveil t he truth. The issue here isn't about buying new jock straps for the team or painting a mural on the side of a building. It's about spending money. When you're old enough and have dolled-out enough taxes to pay for every imaginable outhouse ever built, maybe you'll be in a better position to understand what it is I have to say. We really need to think about what it is we're going to do. I'm not against building or growth, but before people go to the polls, we need to clarify a few things. First, the increase in student fees is not easily reversible. As soon as the university gets the yea vote, those bulldozers that we've been seeing around campus are going to dig some holes. Also, the fee increase will not decrease after the structure is paid for; it will remain FOREVER, except when it is scheduled to increase again. If it doesn't pass, we can always try again later. Second, why are they calling this the on t he S tudent Union Fee R eferendum The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Graduate Intern Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall Jayne Braman Faculty Advisor Madeleine F. Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions o f the author, and do not necessarily represent the v iews o f The Pride, or o f California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion o f The Pride editorial board. of dealing with SDSU. It will still be only $50. SDSU students pay $142. I hear people saying, "Well if it's so cheap why would we want to make it more expensive?" Let me ask these people this: Did you really think that students on a new, growing campus wouldn't be hit up for fee increases at some point? I would accuse anyone who didn't think that would happen of being naive. It's inevitable that we would have to foot the bill for some things. The State would never pay for every amenity that we students want. Don't worry if money's tight and you're getting financial aid. The fee increase gets factored into that equation. For the rest of us, saving $30/semester to make up for the difference is not so tough. Just cut that $3 cup of coffee out of your morning ritual one day a week. Or the next time someone asks you "Do you want fries with that?" just say, "No." Maybe stick to domestic beer instead of import. Wait, nevermind, we have to draw the line somewhere. The point is, $30 for something that will make life better for all concerned is a bill worth paying. And if future students are really pissed off that we did this to them, they can vote to reverse it. Somehow, I don't think they will. "Fieldhouse/Student Union?" Is it descriptive of its use or is it because officials felt that we wouldn't cough up the dough for a field house, so they got the idea that setting aside space for a student union would make it sell better? If we're going to pay for a gym that can serve the purpose of a student union and double as a church on Sunday, fine. Just tell us that we're voting on a gym. Finally, we need to think about all those students who will follow us later. These fee increases will continue to rise. What about tuition? That's a different issue and comes under a different account. If tuition increases, they won't be able to cry about fees because we voted for it. Times are good right now. There is plenty of money via jobs, scholarships, grants, and cheap loans. But when the economy goes b&d, as it does occasionally, all that money will dry up and the students that follow may not be able to afford school then, making the building of a structure now a moot point. Again, I am not opposed to construction, expansion, or looking towards the future. What I feel strongly about is that people need to ask the university the hard questions before voting. Everyone should vote. But if the only decision that we can make is an uninformed one, then the foundation that we lay today may not support the future that we seek to build for tomorrow. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail a n d identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy o f The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation o f commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. # r | 1 V| A X HV' B y: D avid R uiz Have you heard about the student union fee referendum? How do you feel about it? " N o , I h a d n ' t , b ut i f t he s chool i s g oing t o g et a n y b igger i t's g oing t o h ave to happen." — Jeannie B etita " Yeah, I ' v e h e a r d o f t hat. I p robably w o u l d p a y i t. $ 3 0 b u c k s p e r s tudents i s n ot t o o m u c h t o p ay." —Po C h a r e s t ' Yes. I t h i n k t hat i t's o .k. I t's f or a g o o d t hing." — Michelle H e i m l i c h " I r eally d idn't k now m uch a bout i t, b ut I w ould a gree b ecause t hat i s o ne t he m ajor a spects m issing f rom t his s chool. T he t rack w as a g ood t hing b ut t hey n eed m ore.' —Wendy K ennedy " Yeah, I ' v e h e a r d a bout t hat a n d I t h i n k w e ' d b e d oing s o m e t h i n g f or t he f u t u r e s tudents." — Ihiro T erauchi " Yes, b ut I d on't m ind b ecause t his p lace d efinitely n eeds s omething l ike t hat —as s oon a s p ossible." —Venushe _ P"pl A M JAJ.V/ > California State'University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760)750-6111 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/ pride ••The Pride wishes to note that the increase is $30 for a total of $50. �10 Tuesday, September 19,2000 Academic Bulletin Election 2000 - Gore vs. Nader, and other election issues North County FORUM presents a free public forum: Saturday, September 30th, North County Forum will present a free public forum on Gore vs. Nader, or "the lesser of two evils?" There will be speakers from the Democratic and Green parties, as well as audience partici- Influenza Vaccine Shortage and Supply Delays In a statement released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there will be a delay in influenza vaccine shipments and possibly a nationwide shortage of the vaccine for the 2000-01 seasons. The CDC is encouraging all health care providers to provide the vaccine to the patients who are at highest risk of death from influenza only at this time and to delay mass immunizations of adults until November 2000. Individuals with high-risk medical conditions and pregnant females in the second and third trimester ofpregnancy are at a high risk for serious complications from influenza infections, including hospitalizations and deaths. These individuals are encouraged to obtain the vaccine. If you have questions as to what the high risk conditions are, please contact your health care provider as soon as possible. Students may also direct their questions to the Student Health Services at (760) 750-4915. TDD (760) 750-4924. Staff and students may call the clinic in November to check on the availability of vaccine. At this time, f lu clinic dates have not been identified for November. Karen D. Nicholson, M.D., M.P.H. Director, Student Health Services CSU San Marcos pation on both sides. will follow the speakers. Time permitting, we will also discuss Propositions 36, 38, For more info, call 39, and the Vista School Board. The program begins at 6:30 (760) 758-2410 or p.m., Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1600 e-mail: Buena Vista Drive, in the NCForum@aol.com. Shadowridge section of Vista. A Q&A Discussion period Health and Wellness Fair at CSUSM September 20th Healthy shakes, body fat analysis, bottled water and health information are featured at the Health and Wellness Fair at California State University San Marcos 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, Wednesday September 20. The theme of this year's Fair is "Got Health?" Nearly twodozen organizations will provide information and samples at the fair, including fitness organizations and community health providers. Campus organizations will be on hand with information on benefits, including retirement plans, for university employees. The fair takes place in Palm Court on campus. "This is a chance for us to bring together information on health and wellness for the whole campus community," says Tanis Brown, who coordinates human resources training and special projects at Cal State San Marcos. "Last year we targeted employees in during open enrollment period for health benefits and this year we saw the fair as a perfect opportunity to provide important resources to our students as well." Participants include: Cal State San Marcos Human Resources, Cal State San Marcos Associated Students, Inc., Back and Neck Pain Relief Center, Escondido Community Health Services, 24 Hour Fitness, San Diego Blood Bank, North County Health Services, American Red Cross Blood Services, Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water, Costco, CSUSM Student Health Services, CSUSM Counseling and Psychological Services, PERS Retirement Services, Kaiser, Delta Dental and others. For information .on the Health and Wellness Fair, call 760-750-4425. The Pride Find out how you can study overseas for a year and get regular CSUSM credit through the Cal State International Programs. Regular fees and financial aid apply. Information and applications now available at the Study Abroad Office, Craven Hall 5211 or call (760) 750-4090. The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. 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Please contact Pat at (760) 929-8016. �12 TUesday, September 19,2000 Calendar Intro to Career Services Location: Craven 4201 Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm Location: Commons 207 Time: 12pm-3:00pm to apply for Spring and Summer 2001 graduation Grammar and Punctuation Location: ACD 314 Time: 12:00pm-l :00pm Intro to Career Services Location: Craven 4201 Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm A workshop for those who need help with grammar and punctuation. A workshop on getting started in career services. Health & Wellness Resource Fair: "Campus & Community" Open To Everyone Location: Palm Court Time: 10:30am-2:00pm Career Skills Location: Craven 4201 Time: l:00pm-5:00pm Learn how to job search, create a resume, and interview. Alumni/Student Networking Night Location: The Pizza Port in Carlsbad __ , l mirsaay, September 21,2000 Anime Project Alliance Meeting Location: University 370 Time: 4:30pm-10pm Accounting Society General Meeting Location: Commons 206 World-acclaimed alto-saxophon- Time: 9am-llam ist, Charles McPherson and his quartet perform jazz. Guest Speakers: Peterson Co. Organizing an Academic Essay Location: Craven 4201 Time: 12:00pm-l :00pm Learn how to organize an academic essay. Careers for Psychology Majors Location: Craven 4201 Time: l:00pm-2:00pm Thursday, September 28, 2000 For more information contact race director Kathy Loper at (619) 298-7400 (Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm) The Blazers Location: Dome Stage Time: 12:00pm-l :00pm Anime Project Alliance Meeting Location: University 370 Time: 4:30pm-10pm Tuesday, September 26, 2000 Lemon Pepper Concert Location: Powersurge Cafe Time: 8pm Jewish folk music of Eastern European and Yiddish theatre. C.J. Hutchins Blues Concert Location: Powersurge Cafe Wednesday, September 27,2000 Time: 8 m P Earl Thomas & the Blues Ambassadors Location: Dome Stage Time: 12:00pm-l:00pm Soccer Location: Long Beach Former San Diego "Artist of the Year" sings the blues. Benefits the CSUSM Track & Cross-Country Programs Monday, October 2, 2000 "Uneasy Neighbors"- Film Screening by Paul Espinosa Location: Commons 206 Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Second Ave Klezmer • Location: Dome Stage Time: 12:00pm-l :00pm Fees (late if postmarked after 9/22/2000): 5K Run/Walk $18, late fee $22 Alumni, current students & staff $15, late fee $22 Kids Run $10, late fee $22 Race day registration begins at 6:30am Register pnline at wwwJcrthvfcya^^ Learn about careers for psychology majors. East Los Angeles root-rock, R&B and Latin rhythms. Friday, September 2 2,2000 Sunday, September 24,2000 CSUSM's 2nd Annual Cougar Chase 5K/Cougar Cub IK Location: Mangrum Track Time: Begins 8:00am Charles McPherson Concert Location: Dome Stage Time: 12:00pm-l :00pm Harvest Festival September 22-24 Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds Time: llam-8pm Friday, 1 larri-8pm Saturday, 10am-8pm Sunday For more information check out www.harvestfestival.com or call (800) 321-1213. Saturday, September 23, 2000 Sunday, October 1, 2000 Receive an introduction into career services. Tuesday, Friday, September Monday, September 25, September 19,2000 22,2000 2000 Reminder: This is the last day * Meditation Group Wednesday, September 20, 2000 The Pride Discussion to follow film. Friday, September 29,2000 Career Skills Location: Craven 4201 Time: 9:00am-l 1:00am Future Educators Club Meeting For information contact FEC at their website: www.csusm.edu/ fee Zeinabu Irene Davis Location: ACD 102 Time: 8pm Sundance Film Festival Finalist and, UCSD professor of communication, will show and discuss her experimental film, "Compensation." Inspired by a poem from a an early African American writer, this unique drama explores aspects of African American culture, in two parallel love stories. New Glub At CSUSM By: Rachael Jenkins There is a new club on campus for students who wish to become teachers. The Future Educators Club is designed to inform students about applying fer the credential program here at Cal State San Marcos. Jennifer Moon is the President of FEC this year. She states, "I'm excited to have such a club on campus to help students be more prepared for the credential program by informing members of what's needed to be accepted into the credential program as well as a place to meet future colleagues." organizing a donation drive for books, clothing, and toys. Former President of FEC, Raeanna Wertz began the Future Educators Club at Mira Costa College. When Raeanna transferred to CSUSM she carried the FEC project with her. "I realized that Jo Dube, Jennifer Moon and myself had to do something," states Raetfnna. "We spoke with different people on campus, telling them about our idea. We took out the paperwork from ASI and SRL and then the College of Arts and Sciences approached us. They had lost a large part of their advising department and needed to find a way to pass information to the students and we were looking for a place to connect with; so it was a match made in heaven." 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 budget graduation requirements health fair parking Student Union https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/512791328bd3624ea476cf6a283a0d1c.pdf 0eeac2b682fdd138cc427a1eff5d0a31 PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride The Pride California State University, San Marcos Vol VIII No. 5/ Tuesday, September 26,2000 Faculty Files Grievance By: Jayne Braman Pride Staff istration and faculty. The "faculty workload issue" revolves around a grievance filed by the San Marcos chapter of the faculty union, the California Faculty Association (CFA), which is pending arbitration scheduled for October 28. Although the details of the arbitration are not made public, the outcome of this hearing will set a precedent that will determine the future direction of faculty workload. CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez explains, "Faculty is contracted to work twelve (12) credit hours per semester." Gonzalez continues, "This labor contract is part of a collectivebargaining agreement, which covers the entire CSU system, and clearly states a standard of direct instruction per semester." During his address at the Students have many factors to consider when deciding on which college to attend. Many CSUSM students credit the small classes, the writing requirement, and the availability of professors as factors that ultimately add value to their education as well as to their degrees. Students have also noted that the reputation of the institution will continue to influence the value of their degrees long after they leave this campus. The window of opportunity is still wide open for CSUSM to decide its future direction. However, what many students may be unaware of are long-term debates over workload issues and contract disputes between admin- University's Convocation, President Gonzalez stated, "We are a CSU campus and we do have to follow system-wide guidelines and operate within our funding formula which is predicated on 15 units per Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) and 12 Direct Weighted Teaching Units (WTU) for faculty." "The faculty argues that funding increases depend strictly on FTES, not on faculty teaching 12, units," according to Dr. George Diehr, local union CFA President and Professor of Management Science. "In fact," Diehr contends, "there is no mention anywhere of faculty being required to teach 12 units. That was a requirement of pre-1995 contracts." » Article Continues on Page 2 CSUSM Student Discovers M ysterious A lgae Expansion of Central Constructidn near lot "C" Photo By: Brian Fisher By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer Plant Underway By: Brian Fisher Pride Staff Writer A $2.4 million dollar project to expand the Central Plant oh the south side of campus is currently underway. The plant houses two large tanks, a boiler and a cooler. Dave Dennis of John Carey Construction explains that water from the tanks is pumped into campus buildings where fans blow air over the top of the water. This acts as both a heater and an air conditioner, providing build- ings with hot or cool air. The water is then pumped back into the tanks where it is re-heated or cooled. The $1.8 million dollar expansion will extend the length of the plant north approximately 25ft. The two-story expansion will house an additional boiler and cooler ($600,000 dollars worth of equipment), enough to service future buildings such as the new library, Arts and Sciences building, and futurfe Business building. Since the year 1984, a genetically-altered micro algae, mysteriously introduced into the Mediterranean Sea, has been invading many connected ecosystems, particularly on the French and Italian Riviera. However, Kai Palenscar, a 21 year-old biology student, is the first-known discoverer of the only US growth of the algae, Cualerpa taxifolia, in Carlsbad's Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Palenscar, who frequents the lagoon to fish, found a small growth of the green plant in June 1996 while leisurely walking dur- ing low tide. Unable to identify the plant, he unearthed it and took * it home to grow in his own aquarium, photographing and dating the specimen. The invasion and rapid growth of the algae has led to a drastic impoverishment of algal and sea grass communities. A vast decline in bio- and ecodiversity has been noted as the marine pest grows over the seabed, choking off light and nutrients from other organisms. While looking through photos, Palenscar recognized the much larger patches of seaweed (one described as the size of a volleyball court) that local biologists had independently discov- ered in J\me 2000. Palenscar contacted and provided the biologists with information, which caused them to re-date the estimated length of time the seaweed has been growing in the lagoon. The marine biologists "estimated that the algae had only been growing in the lagoon for two years," said Palenscar, "but after confirming that what I found was the same species, they knew it had been growing there for at least four years." This information was undoubtedly helpful in generating more accurate figures, such as growth rate. » Continued on pg 2 Student Lounge Revamped By: Tiaca Carter Pride Staff Writer Need a place to chill? Tired of using The Dome and Library to get your snooze on? Well, worry no longer. The improved A.S.I. Student Lounge is well under way and will reopen to all students the first week of October in Commons. So what's §o improved about the student lounge? The new lounge is intended to be more "student friendly", with more es M TV M Coffee study tables, video arcade games, softer couches for napping, and computers with E-mail and Internet access (however, not to be confused with work computers found in the computer lab). "We have tried to make the study lounge a place that can accommodate most students needs while offering a place to hang out and just relax," (says Raeanna Wertz, A.S.I, Vice President. Study Ares The new lounge, funded by A.S.I., will be available for everyone. There are no cover charge or membership fees, just remember to bring quarters for the video games. M H ^ e l o v e - Sk&andlfcigted Smoking I n l lils Issue P ag©: ;'Jpf Staiy ; 3 14 mm glgl s tj Commonly confused with the Pride student newspaper office, because of the signs; the Study Lounge is in Study Lounge 2-201, located next to ASI offices. Lounge hours will are scheduled to be the "same as library hours (Monday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm, Friday;8:00am4:30pm, Saturday 1:00pm5:00pm, and Sunday 1:00pm5:00pm). For more more information about the new student lounge , contact A.S.I, at (760) 750-4990. Behind Sports ' Opinion 6 mm J • •• • •*' • ~ % v>' ^ — �The Pride 2 Tuesday, September 26, 2000 Mysterious Algae Faculty Discovered in Carlsbad Lagoon Continued from Page 1 Diehr further explains that the Weighted Teaching Units (WTUs) are termed as "weighted" because this allows for flexibility in allotting credit to faculty for research and scholarship endeavors as well as other Continued from Page 1 demands. At CSUSM, WTU's have been awarded for the writThe biologists even offered that which escapes from under ing-across-the-curriculum proPalenscar a position helping in the tarps will easily evaporate gram aimed at developing the the effort to remove the plant. into the air." writing skills of all students in all Luckily, the local finding Other methods of thwarting fields, supervision of indepenwas made relatively early and the seaweed growth, such as dent study and student teachers, is small. After consulting with introducing tropical marine plantenrollment above standard class algae experts, including those eater snails (aplysia depilans), size, and program/course develon the Mediterranean project, immune to the seaweeds's poiopment. The faculty is expected Rachel Woodfield from Merkel son, were ruled out because of to meet enrollment demands & Associates (San Diego consul- their potential to further endanwhile their contract allows them tant firm), along with nine other ger the fragile ecosystem. the flexibility as to how they agencies and groups, have rushed The next step for biologists handle the rising enrollment. to remove the plant by tightly will be long-term monitoring of When asked if the adminisblanketing the growth areas with the waters, including pamphlets tration has implemented a 12-unit tarps. The team has also flooded to alert boaters and divers to the areas with a concentrated look out for other seaweed colo- course load, Diehr responded, solution of chlorine or copper sul- nies. In the meantime, Palenscar, "The administration has not fate while simultaneously search- who is studying biology on a imposed a 12-direct WTU load ing for other outbreaks in Fenstermaker Scholarship, is coti- requirement except for the College of Education where faculty taught 12 direct WTUs in Spring 2000." He also added "several faculty members filed a grievance over that increase." With faculty at CSUSM meeting FTES enrollment goals and the administration not yet imposing a 12-unit course load, where is the center of contention? The contention revolves around budget disputes. If the administration has its way, faculty will have to increase their workload by as much as 33 percent. Diehr explains how "Over the past two years, the addition of 950 FTES provided about $6 million in growth money to CSUSM" (based on the university receiving $6,454 each additional PTE). Diehr also claims "Since the campus was funded to add faculty at the rate of one per twenty students, we should have added about 47 to FTE faculty. Yet, we have added less than 19 faculty. In light of faculty rising to the challenge of meeting FTES enrollment," he wonders, "why is our administration making such a big deal about workload?" Since the university publicly promotes its small class sizes, availability of professors for students, and its signature writing-across-the-curriculum program, faculty members agree that increasing enrollments without increasing faculty size will dramatically alter the hallmark features of the new university. Many students complain that these promises have already been broken. Class sizes have already grown in order to meet enrollment demands, and students have noted that the writing requirement is not consistently implemented in every course. When asked about the seeming lack of accountability for the mandated 2,500-word writing requirement in every course, President Gonzalez responded, "the administration is aware that not all courses are implementing the writing requirement but accountability does not come at the administration level; the Academic Senate Committee oversees faculty course curriculum." Dr. Gerardo Gonzalez, Academic Senate Committee Chair, responded to the same question by stating that the Academic Senate Committee is unaware of any specific cases of the writing requirement not being implemented. While CFA union leader George Diehr states that he is aware that not all courses are fully implementing the writing requirement, the writing requirement is not a contracted item and the CFA is not accountable for overseeing thi^program. Nevertheless, in the discussion of workload issues, the prior practice of the university in allotting three (3) weighted teaching units to meet the extra work involved in responding to and grading student papers under the university's writing program figures prominently. Since the CFA acknowledges that "most (tenuretrack) faculty are not teaching four, 3-unit courses," and no one is held accountable for implementation of this publicly promoted program, some students may wonder how the quality of their education will figure into the future direction of the university. CSUSM Barahona Center Unlike Any Other In World By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor Kai Palenscar discovered the algae in Carlsbad Lagoon. Photo By Melanie Addington Southern California. Palenscar explained that "the choseg methods of removal are important and limited because, given the reproductive nature of this single-celled organism, it would require only 1MM of the plant to break off or float away for it to begin multiplying elsewhere very quickly." The algae can even live out of water for ten days. Thus, the plant cannot safely be physically removed, and the lagoon has been quarantined and cordoned off to prevent tiny fragments of C. taxifolia from being spread by boat anchors. If the algae were to spread from the lagoon, "the whole rocky reef plant and animal assemblage off our coast would be dramatically transformed," says Bob Hoffman of the National Marine Fisheries, Service Southwest Region, Asked whether the use of such potent chemicals would further disrupt or endanger the surrounding environment, Palenscar answered confidently that it was probably the safest solution. "Most of the chlorine, which is in drinking water, will be absorbed by the organic plant matter, and In January 2000, CSUSM's Center for the Study of Books in Spanish received a $ 100,000 dollar endowment from Gaby and Richard Sulpizio, President of Qualcomm, Inc. This past summer, July 13, the Center was renamed the Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents. Gaby Sulpizio had requested the name in honor of her parents, Flora and the late Francisco Barahona. However, apart from the Sulpizio donation and the name change, many individuals may not know much about this unique center. The Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents is the only one of its kind in the world, collecting all books in the Spanish language published worldwide for children and adolescents and all English books about Latinos, since 1989. However, the collection, totaling 80,000 books with 85% in circulation, also includes controversial works and classics for children and adolescents. tinuing his biology studies at CSUSM while working with the group that maintains the health of the local Batiquitos Lagoon. Caulerpa taxifolia is actually a genetically modified clone of the original species, found in the Caribbean and Indian Oceans, creating a green carpet much stronger and ten times thicker than its natural counterpart. Engineered by scientists in Stuttgart, Germany in 1986 as an aesthetically pleasing aquarium plant, the seaweed's initial entry into the Mediterranean is thought to be the result* of its escape from the nearby Monaco State Aquarium. Museum director Francois Doumenge denies that Monaco is the source of the algae, and some French newspapers blame "ecological gangsters" for discharging the algae on purpose or through carelessness. Great amounts of effort and money spent to control rampant populations of the seaweed have been only partially successful as it con- What does the Center Do? tinues to reproduce and spread. The Center promotes literacy It is unknown how the species in English and Spanish and apprefound its way to Carlsbad. ciation of Latino culture with the Center's collection, research studies, literary reviews, and various programs. Editors and published authors from all over the world look to the Center as a source of information and advice on literature for children and adolescents. In addition, undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and other universities, also use the center to enrich their curriculum for Spanish-speaking students and bilingual education. Dr. Isabel Schon, Center Director, also writes critical literary reviews on the collection of books for literary publications worldwide, such as Bluebird. The Center also has an award-winning bilingual web site that gives recommendations of children and adolescent books in Spanish and English. The Center also has a Reading Partners Program that places Volunteers with children and adolescents who are in need of help with reading. The Center primarily works with the San Marcos Academy Literary Program. In addition to the San Marcos Academy, however, volunteers are placed with students from other schools. The program is designed to encourage students who are not interested in reading, to read. Continued on nextpage» CSUSM's Barahona Center has problems with space: A photo of the storage room. Photo by Victoria Segall �The Pride Tuesday, September 2 6,2000 3 B y: D avid R uiz - Pride S taff W hy d id y ou c hoose t o a ttend C SUSM? Basically i t is the only school that accepts ne and because I only paid for one application. When I visited the school, I liked the environment. And i f I chose to go to a California University, I was going to receive (financial) help because of my retired Navy dad." Mark D e Leon got ™ot of scholarships, it s close to home, and I know a lot of people here. Also I got a free laptop." Charlie Arroyo "Because it's close to where I live, it's small, and not over populated like San Diego State. I also like going to lectures that don't have 400 people in it." Michele May "The major that I chose, Liberal Studies, was impacted at SDSU, so I came here. But I'm glad I did because CSUSM has a better program." Tiffany Boroian Because it's cheaper than San Diego State and, academically, it had a good name for itself." Bill Robertson "For the extra attention from the professors—with such a good student to teacher ratio, and because it's new." Daisy Guzman W hat d o GSUSM S tudents Want? By: Kathleen Hash Pride Staff Writer Here we are at California State University San Marcos, and what students are doing is anybody's guess. The student body at San Marcos State is so diverse, as you may have read in any number of the university's publications. However, diversity at CSUSM isn't about color or creed. The students, differ more in goals and aspirations, how they define themselves, what'they want out of life, and how they believe CSUSM will help them reach thdir goals. From Chemistry, to Women's Studies, to Business, everyone on campus is working towards a degree that they hope will somehow enrich them, either their minds and bodies or their annual income. However, what do you know about the people you bump into on the stairs while rushing to class? Do you even care? About 6,000 students are currently enrolled at CSUSM, and that number is expected to increase by 400 full-time students every year. In an address to A.S.I. last week, President Gonzalez projected the possibility of 18 to 20 thousand full-time students by the year 2020. Do the high standards at CSUSM, like the writing requirement and the computer literacy requirement, attract students that want to graduate from a school with a good reputation? San Marcos by default and his story is anything but uncommon. "I turned in my application late to SDSU. I figured I would go here for one semester, but I liked it. I ended up getting involved. I 'm glad I didn't go to SDSU. I might not be in school still." Nineteen-year-old Quoc Nguyen is a freshman who says he came to CSUSM because i t was close to home and he heard it had a good computer science program. "A higher standard gives the school a better reputation," said Nguyen, "if you graduate from a higher standard school, employers will know that." Bill Robertson, a twenty-five year old Liberal Arts major, disagrees, "I don't think your school sells you. They won't know if I am a good teacher just because I went to San Marcos." But Robertson did say that he choose Cal State San Marcos because it was recommended to him by people who. knew he wanted to be a teacher. What Do We Do Now? A Look At Campus Life Is there enough student life on campus? When asked what he thought about student life on campus, Bill Robertson replied, "I'm not familiar with it. I really don't know what this campus is about. I have been thinking about joining the Christian prayer group, though." Rocio Guerra is studying for a Masters in Science. She said she didn't have time to participate in any campus* organizaHow Did We Get Here? tions. "I spend all my time in A.S.I. President Dean the lab," said Guerra. She also Manship ended up at Cal State didn't think it mattered where >>Continuedfrom page 2 Problems with Space The Center expands according to the number of published books. "Space is a problem for all of us," says Schon. The Center, located i n Craven 4206, will expand once the new library building is completed. At the moment, the Center has keeps additional shelves filled with books in a room across the hall from the Center. A "Thank-You" Quilt is also on display in the storage room. The quilt is from the first class of fifth-grade students who had taken a class field trip to the Center back in 1989. Schon says that some of those fifth-grade students, many of whom are now CSUSM students, had never been to a library or a university. "As Picturedfrom left to right: Dr. Schon and volunteer look over books. Photo by Victoria B. Segall students, they say they developed a loved for learning because of flurry are the Harry Potter books. deal of research, when asked if the visit " says Schon. And of course we have them in there had been any studies as to Spanish," says Schon, "It's the why there was such worldwide The Favorite Children's Book number one bestseller in Span- interest in Harry Potter books, in Latin America? ish-speaking countries, as well." Dr. Schon had no real answer. "What has the world in a Since the Center does a great "No publisher knows what it is that makes children want to read the books," says Schon, "but whatever has a high interest in the U.S., you're sure it's going to impact adolescents around the world." The Center was founded when Dr. Isabel Schon, a member of the founding faculty, presented the idea to then CSUSM President, Bill Stacy, in July 1989. Schon says that what was needed at the time was a center to study books on Spanish and books in English about Latinos. "I thought CSUSM would be the perfect laboratory to study both cultures because the location was close to Mexico, and it was just a perfect area," says Schon. The idea of a Center was presented it to the Board of Trustees and was approved. The Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents is located in Craven 4206. For more information on the Center and its programs, call 750-4070 or visit the web site at: http:// www.csusm.edu/csbs/ you went to school. "Employers are just looking for some kind of degree," she said. Not everyone on campus feel that student life is unimportant G im Rodriguez is a twenty-year-, old junior. She is working towards a Bachelor, of Science degree in Biology and is Vice President of the Pre-Health Society, Rodriguez felt that students should be active on campus and should have a say in what they learn. "At first I didn't mind that there wasn't student life " said Rodriguez, "now that I am in a club there is more support, especially when it coordinates with what you want to do later in life." Now Rodriguez believes that student life is an important aspect in college, "If people didn't want to go to a college with campus life, they could go to The University of Phoenix," she remarked. Rodriguez also feels that a school's standard of education reflects the value of the degree in the job market. "I know we are working a lot harder for our degrees than SDSU," she said. CSUSM is changing. A Visual Arts building is currently in construction. Last semester the number of clubs on campus almost doubled, and in two weeks students will vote trn whether or not they want to increase their student fees to help pay for the Clarke Field House/Student Union. Decisions are being made everyday that affect students, whether or not they care. The University is growing, and students are slowly being given the opportunity to say how it grows. 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Unfortunately, the test communications Department for down and we'd receive b o m <^ntain faiy % f ^ t i t i ^ n < ^aii*pus c ^ p n t o , this error . inquiries r ^ i ^ j i ^ ^ ^ ^ i iii ipi § i •••••^HH^I Duets: The Big Hustle By Chelsea Louro> Pride Staff Writer Duets, directed by Bruce Paltrow, i s a funny movie about hustlers trying to get to a big karaoke contest that offers a $5,000 dollar grand prize. Throughout the movie you witness some very strange relationships between many of the characters. Liv, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, is a daughter abandoned at a very young age by her father, Ricky, played by Huey Lewis. At her mother's funeral, they are once again reunited and try to recreate their relationship when they decided to compete in the karaoke contest. Probably the most entertaining character throughout the entire film is Robby, played bylan Robison. At first Robby is the typical married sales man with children, whose job requires him to stay in one hotel after another. Soon Robby begins to lose his mind and ends up in a karaoke bar. From then on, he is in a quick downward spiral doing drugs, drinking, robbing, and singing. On his journey, he picks up a hitchhiker named Reggie, played by Andre Braugher, the convict with a voice like an angel. Together they venture to the karaoke contest, trying to arrive in one piece, and, at the same timed creating a beautiful friendship. By the < time everyone gets to the contest, many characters have experienced grand adventures, but their biggest adventure of all. will occur during the contest. The on-stage duets are my favorite part of the movie. The music is great and fits all the characters personalities. I wouldn't say that this was the best movie I have ever seen, but I do think the idea behind the movie was a good one. Unfortunately, many parts of the movie dragged on. Duets is now playing in theatres, but my advice is to save your money and wait until it comes out on video. Duets is rated R. The WWF: A Love Affair Rekindled By: Tiaca Carter Pride Staff Writer This summer I ran into an old flame. It was a Thursday night around eight o'clock and I was looking for something to watch while I waited for Will and Grace to come on. As I surfed the channels I noticed an all too familiar sight: the ring, the tights, the crowd going wild. It was WWF Smackdown. As I sat in my living room watching the wrestlers I couldn't help but laugh at myself, thinking, " I used to love this s tuff'. That's right, I use to love WWF wrestling. But that was a long time ago. It was over ten years ago when I first met the wrestlers of the World Wrestling Federation. We would rendezvous at o'clock on Saturday afternoons after my breakfast with Saturday morning cartoons. Me, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant,. Junkyard Dog, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Dusty Rhodes, and The Ultimate Warrior. I'd sit back and watch them with a gleam in my eye, adoring every punch, every kick, every choke, every slam, and every pin admirably as the wrestlers beat the crap out of each other. Then I heard the rumor: wrestling was fake. I was appalled. How could wrestling be fake? How could something that I loved so deeply, that I watched so faithfully, that was so much of my Saturday morning routine, be fake? I could not believe it. I would not believe it. But then I started asking myself questions: How come no one ever got pinned on the first try, no matter how beat down they were? How was it that there never seemed to be any serious injuries after being thrown from the top of the ring? How come Jake "The Snake's" snake never choked him? All of these questions began to swirl in my head; questions that my innocence kept me from asking myself, simply because I was blinded by the love for my wres- TheRock Photo by: Leiana Naholowaa tiers. As I got older, I began t o realize certain things. The Easter bunny was a hoax, my mom was the tooth fairy, and wrestling was, indeed, fake. So my love for the sport slowly began to fade away. Now here I was face to face with the WWF again after all those years. And I was faced with a dilemma: what should I do? Should I change the channel and act like I never saw it? No. I did what anyone would do when face to face with an old flame. I watched Smackdown. I watched it as if to say, "Look at me. I'm all grown up now. I'm not the naive little girl that use to watch you. But I have to say what really won me over was the scandal, the excitement, the anticipation of the crowd, and the bloodthirsty feeling of revenge for another wrestler by another one. I enjoyed every minute of it. It then occurred to me that it doesn't matter if wrestling is fake. What matters is that it is fun to watch. It was fun to watch when I was a kid, and it is just as fun to watch as an adult. I finished watching Smackdown with the same feelings that I had after watching wrestling on Saturday afternoons when I was a kid. I can't wait to tell all my friends what just happened! Finally, the WWF has come back to Tiaca. Dance Music Unlike Any Other Los Amigos Invisibles Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Outer Space By: Rosa Mey Pride Staff Writer Los Amigos Invisibles is a band comprised of six members, all who share the hometown of Caracas, Venezuela. Their upcoming album, Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Outer Space, carries tunes that make no effort to stay in the confines of any specific musical genre. The album is stitched together by a definite pop mentality. When I say pop, I mean that of the hi-fi lounge sort. The Los Amigos sound is reminiscent of the space-age music frontier of the early 60's led by the likes of Juan Garcia Esquivel, Perez Prado, and countless more. However, these guys do not merely stop with the pop. They manage to cross-fertilize classic disco music (yes, shooting lasers, cow bells, and all), with funk, hip-hop, lounge, house, drum and bass, and Latin rhythms to produce an innovative and unique album. When I listened to this CD, it was apparent to me that a lot of fun went into making this music. The first couple of tracks are reminiscent of theme music for some old-school, feel-good, prime-time television show like Fantasy Island or The Love Boat. The song, Cuchi Cuchi, is a funk pieces like Mami Te extrano, El infused ditty that sounds like it Baile de Sqbon, and Llegaste lampoons, if possible, pop-star Tarde. These songs adhere to Beck. A mellow-house groove traditional Latin styles of salsa with trip-happy accents can be andmerengue with a sharp focus found in Mujer Policia and Si on bass and guitars, adding to Estuvieras AquL You can taste classic sensibilities. the drum and bass in No Le Arepa 3000 isn't just full Metas Mano. of catchy pop music. Members The only song in English is of Los Amigos Invisibles are Amor, which is laden with pure notable musicians with a sound disco. With lyrics like: "Amor that is all their own. is to love you, amor is to care/ Arepa 3000 is a dance album Amor is two people with somethat patchworks a multiplicity thing to share/ Amor for the of musical styles, which creates Spanish, amour for the French/ an exciting new form that I feel Love in any language means the is even greater than the sum of same," it is t he perfect anthem its parts. for those Euro-swingers who are Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan too cool for their own good. Journey Into Outer Space will The album rounds out with be released in October. �The Pride Arts & Entertainment Tuesday, September 2 6,2000 5. For The Truly Sick and Twisted Steve Kerrin Pride Staff Writer Question: How much f un is to be in a room with 500 or so people whose sense of humor is as deranged and perverse as it gets? Answer: A lot, if your sense of humor is deranged and perverse, too. I'm talking about Spike and Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation at the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art. For those who have never had the distinct pleasure of seeing a series of animated shorts that would cause a massive MI in anyone with a distaste for potty humor, let me assure you that this show may not be for everyone. It lives up to its name and will offend some people, but that's the point. What else can you say about a show featuring shorts with titles like Coco, the Junkie Pimp, Radioactive' Crotch Man, and a piece created entirely with Legos; Rick and Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World. "I'll never look at Legoland the same again," said festival viewer Dan Thorne. can also separate fiction from reality. Attendee Elaine Gilbert and numerous other people echoed the comment that perhaps best described the show: "That was f**king hysterical!" Ticket price is $7 and I recommend you get tickets an hour before show time because this event sells out regularly. For more information call (858) 454-0267. Here are the dates for the remaining shows at the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art: Fridays: Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3 at V 9:30pm. Saturdays: Sept. 30, Oct. 7,14, 21, 28, Nov. 4 ,11,18 at 7pm & 9:30pm Sunday: Sept. 24 at 8pm Angry Kid Unfortunately I cannot proPhoto Courtesy of Ifilm.com vide a description of this one Judging by the crowd's reaction, Pixar Animation Studio's For the Birds was a show highlight. Wheelchair Rebecca got a respectable reception, as did Deep Sympathy; a four-minute foray into the subject of necrophilia. But the apparent crowd favorites were the series of stick-andbubble-people animations by Don Hertzfeldt. Billy's Balloon, one of several films in the series, was inspired by the French film, The Red Balloon, according to Hertzfeldt, who was at the show. that will look good in print. Children beaten by anything is an appalling idea, but when balloons are doing the beating and it's all just animation anyway, it's funny as hell. If any of this black-and-white description of Sick & Twisted has horrified you or even planted a seed of distaste in your mind, do everyone a favor and keep your sheltered sense of humor away from this show. It is a show for only those people whose sense of humor has a refined taste for the deranged and perverse and who Scared Kids, Photo Courtesy ofIfilm.com Beginners Philosophy A New Comic Book Explains All Photo Courtesy ofDavid Ruiz Menace to Elastica By: Patrick Roach Pride Contributing Writer The Menace is Elastica's follow-up album to the smash hit debut that climbed the charts in 1995. Fans have had to wait five years for new music from this British pop-punk group. Sadly, the wait has not been worth it. The Menace fails to live up to the band's earlier work. Elastica's melodies and simple three-chord punk progressions, which you found yourself humming to for hours, are gone. The Menace album finds itself mired in techno-style beats as well as random and distracting sound effects. Justine Frischmann's vocals, which were so soft and beautifully clear on the last record, are now muddled in a blend of inane and unnecessary background vocals. As the album progresses, the songs blend into the next without a noticeable difference between the two. There is no outstanding song on the album that is memorable, but there are two noteworthy tracks. The song My Sex stands out as the only song on the album that features Justine Frischmann talking, instead of singing. In the song, she describes her ideal love with simple and elegant words. My Sex stands out due to its quiet simplicity amidst the sonic anarchy of the songs around it. It's a soft and touching song and is a good reminder of how exceptional Justine's voice can be. The other song is a remake of the band Trio's song, Da Da Da, which was made popular by a Volkswagen commercial a little while back. Elastica overhauled the song, and it makes an amusing addition at the very end of the album. However, after all is said and done, The Menace is a major disappointment to fans that have been waiting since 1995 for the new Elastica album. Elastica is obviously experimenting with their musical sound and are trying to find a musical identity for themselves. Some day they will find what it is they're looking for, but let's just hope the results will be much better than what they are putting out now. By: Jeff Brownlee Pride Staff Writer Have you ever felt sheepish about quoting philosophers you couldn't understand? Does Sartre make as much sense to you in the original French as in English? Are you unsure just exactly how Nietzsche is pronounced? If so, you may not be philosophically literate and in grave danger of committing any number of intellectual faux pas' in any number of pretentious and meaningless discussions with other students. Fortunately, your participation in philosophical discussions may no longer be limited to nodding your head arid exclaiming "how true," nor will you have to risk damaging one of your frontal lobes attempting to actually read "Being and Nothingness." The Writers and Readers Documentary Comic Books may very well be your ticket to legitimate intellectual snobbery This series attempts to bring lofty philosophical ideas down t o the level of the average pseudointellectuals such as myself. Succeeding admirably is Donald D. Palmer's Structuralism and Poststructuralism for Beginners, an installment from Writers and Readers Documentary Comic Books. Given that Structuralism and Poststructuralism represents one of the most arcane regions of philosophy, this amounts to a most stirring accomplishment. Palmer begins by giving a brief overview of Structuralist thought, explaining that, in its simplest form, Structuralism is merely an approach to analyzing language, society, art, and, more specifically, art in the form of literature and novels. Palmer goes on to describe the application of Structrualist thought to linguistic theory, literary criticism, psychology, political science, and other fields of human endeavor. The book also provides brief overviews of individual proponents of Structuralism and Post structuralism, describing the thought and works of Claude LeviStrauss, Roland Barthes, Louis Althusser, Jacques Lacan, and Jacques Derrida. Putting aside any attempt to describe or evaluate both Structuralism and Post structuralism, the most remarkable aspect of this book is Palmer's ability to make the subject understandable to the average reader. Palmer generally uses short concise sentences, accompanied by simple comic book like pictures and diagrams. The pictures serve a duel purpose. Firstly, the cartoon like appearance of the pictures creates an atmosphere of accessibility. The simple pictures are much less daunting to the average reader than paragraph after paragraph of text. Secondly, the pictures are very well done, and they elucidate the accompanying text. Palmer eschews using the obscure technical language characteristic of much philosophical writing in favor of pictorial representations, proving the . adage "A picture is worth a thousand words." The comic book format may serve a somewhat sardonic purpose as well. Presenting philosophy in this format pokes f un at the pretensions of philosophers and intellectuals, letting them know that most everyone may understand and benefit from the products of great contemplative minds. The Writers and Readers Beginners Documentary Comic Book Series and the installment Structuralism and Post structuralism for Beginners, represent a pleasant infusion of populism into the study of philosophy. �6 Tuesday, September 26, 2000 I hate cigarettes! They stink and they are bad for one's health. I smoked for over twenty years but I quit/ Instead I turned to beer and wine. Beer is more refreshing and wine is good for the heart. I suppose I'm healthier now but the funny thing is after drinking I tend to argue more with my spouse. I also got my first DUI ticket. Perhaps I should quit drinking and turn to drugs instead. Makes me feel high. What's my point? We all have our addictions. Some of us overeat which is also a form of addiction. It was not easy quitting smoking. I'm sure that many of our smoker friends wish they could quit. At over thirty-five bucks a carton I'm sure it hurts in Letters To The Editors Dear Editors, One of our own runs for office Its great to have one of our own CSUSM graduates running for office. San Marcos is becoming a force in the North County community. Sannella's bid for office is the most recent sign that CSUSM is becoming an important part of the San Marcos community. I am proud to support Michael Sannella for city council. CSUSM should be proud of Michael, way to go Sannella! Erik W. Caldwell Sannella is Good for CSUSM I was happy to read that there is a CSUSM graduate running for City Council. Michael Sannella is a great fit for San Marcos and will represent CSUSM well. Just imagine having a CSUSM graduate in local office. Sannella is a f ine example for the community to see CSUSM graduates leave this school not only informed and well educated, buf also fighting to make a difference for the better. With this, I know Mike will work to make The City of San Marcos even better for students and faculty. It would almost be criminal people at CSUSM not to vote for Sannella because he makes us all look better! This great guy needs our help on his campaign. I have signed up to help and I hope every CSUSM student joins his volunteer effort as well. www.sannella2000.com Shannon T. Guziel Has anybody else noticed that there aren't any students voices (who are NOT staff writers) represented in the opinion section of the Pride these days? It was rumored that President Gonzalez wanted to totally censor out student expression in the Opinion section of the Pride after last Spring's stream of letters to the Editors, which criticized CSUSM administration and the policy makers for not being student-centered. What has hap pened to our student voice in the Pride? Is no one sending in letters or ARE we being censored? Will our beloved Student newspaper represent our voice or is the rumor true and all hope for a forum for student expression lost? Now it may arguable, from the Prides perspective, that students who happen to write for the Pride write articles in the Opinion section, and therefore this represents THE Student Voice. However, the Pride staff writer's opinion does not represent the general student body's opinion on certain matters. For example, the articles published in the Pride regarding the Student Union Fee Referendum included two Pride Staff writers expression their opposing opinions on the issue. But who's to say that expressions of opinions on this issue should be limited exclusively to Pride Staff writers or CSUSM administrative staff? Did the Pride receive any responses from the general student body on ANY of the issue published in the Opinion section of the Pride over the last 5 weeks and if so what happened to them? Because, as we mentioned, we've observed that in the last 5 issues of the Pride, to date, there hasn't been average student voice being represented. It seems that what it comes down to is that there is no student opinion; the students have no opinion (published that is) therefore there is NO student opinion. Will this trend continue? If it does can we expect this expression to be totally discarded or ruthlessly censored? Sincerely, Samantha Beltram Opinion the pocket. I think we should be more tolerant with our cigarette-addicted friends, however. Whether they accept it or not, they have a problem. However, there are no comprehensive programs in place to help cure cigarette addiction. Cigarette smoking is no longer socially stylish as it did during the times of Rick (Bogart) in Casablanca. On the other hand many drug user and alcoholic celebrities go spend a couple of weeks in the The Pride trendy rehab centers like Betty Ford's and come out like heroes. What I'm saying is that it's tough to be a smoker. So what can be done to ensure that second hand smoke doesn't affect us non-smokers? Presently smokers go outside and smoke in stairwells and outside the immediate area of the buildings. At first they put their butts out on the floor. Then ashtrays were provided, a capital idea. Didn't bother me cause I don't go there. So I'd like to suggest that, like many other establishments, we provide designated areas where smokers can do their thing without bothering anyone else. Even Sharp Hospital, a medical facility, has such places. Because, ladies and gentlemen, just as sure as death and taxes, there will be people who will smoke in this campus for the foreseeable future. Why can't we get along? Don Soriano CSUSM Staff Talk is cheap and politicians are dirty. popular they think it is going to care." We are such a wealthy make them that week. I resent country; Nader wants to help us the fact that, the Democrats and catch up with the rest of the westBy: Kathleen Hash Republicans are trying to sell me ern world by providing health Pride Staff Writer a candidate like a trendy suit, care for people. Politicians have looks good on the rack but comes been trying to make it seem comWhen Ralph Nader spoke in apart at the seams when you try # plicated and costly, but what is Bovard Auditorium at USC last to put it on. I wonder if everyone costly is being hit by a car and week, I came to understand why feels as paralyzed as I do against loosing everything you own over I believe in him, why I believe the growing beaurocracy in this the 10 bags of IV fluid they what he says and does will change country since it is the only thing pumped you with in the hospital this country for the better. Ralph that has trickled down since the that cost $1,000 each. Nader is not a politician, he's sixties! . Nader's stance on the envian advocate. He is and has been Ralph Nader got on stage at ronment is simple, it comes before the driving force behind the con- USC, as he has done at so many corporate greed. "There is no sumer rights movement since the other colleges and public arenas, other country in the world that sixties when he wrote Unsafe at and spoke his conscience. He did gives away its natural resources Any Speed, a book that exposed not come on stage with some to corporations." He addressed companies, like General Motors, cheese-ball speech that someone the idea that environmentalists for building cars that were dan- else wrote for him, he came are extremists. "What is extreme gerous and defective. He spoke to talk about the issues, behavior? They are poisoning about his work on this book "Corporations have more power people to make companies rich. Wednesday night. "These were than they can exerciseresponsi- These companies are the extremtechnologies that the government bly. Corporations are artificial ists, not the environmentalists was using in their military vehi- entities. Politics should be for real trying to stop them." cles in World War One, seat- people." Nader is ready to take Clearly, I could go on and belts, collapsible dashboards, and corporations out of Washington on. I am passionate about life GM was still building cars for the so that people can get in and and I feel empowered to raise the American public that were kill- get what they want and need out quality of life for so many peoing them in the 1960's. Nader's of this government. "The pursuit ple after hearing Nader speak. consumer rights campaign took of justice is a precondition for Finally, someone has stepped foroff in the form of books like the pursuit of happiness. Are you ward to say all of the things Corporate Power in America, going to walk through your life I thought would never be said. Verdicts on Lawyers, Who's on your knees because some cor- Finally, someone is putting themPoisoning America and there are poration is putting 100 dollar selves on the line for this country so many more. But mostly he has bills in your back pocket?" in the Presidential Race. And been in Washington working on Nader wants to open the Nader reminded us that as stuthe issues, organizing informed debates in Washington, wants the dents we hold the key to change. citizen groups like PIRG, Public voice of the people to be heard We are the ones with access Interest Research Groups which through having more than just a to our own media, the campus are controlled by students on col- two-party system, whether those paper, our own laboratories and lege campuses in 23 states. Ralph voices support his candidacy or so many other high-tech resourcNader has riot been sitting around not. Ralph Nader's candidacy, es. "Learn to be strong, confiwith a group of expensive ana- not about Ralph Nader, is about dent students. Don't be citizens lysts trying to determine if he change. My ears are full of voices in waiting. It was students that comes across as a softer candi- telling me that the US is number staffed the civil rights movement date when he wears pastels and one, but number one in what? and alerted us about Vietnam." earth tones. Nader is not trying to My rent goes up at least $25 We have the power to change look good, he is trying to change every six months while the dem- things now. We cannot continue things. ocrats and republicans are prom- to believe that choosing between I am always hearing people ising me that minimum wage Tweedle-dumb and Tweedlesay how much we need to clean up will go up 15 cents in two years. dumber is going to get us anythe political system in this coun- Meanwhile, I turned twenty three thing that we want. This twotry, but I am convinced that they this month and have no health party system has been letting the feel powerless to do it because I care outside of whatever antibiot- people in this country down for did too. I resented the American ics the university can offer me decades. Vote against this stale political process before I could if I contract a sexually transmit- and rotting corporate political even understand why. It is clear ted disease and I Graduate in system. We know the rich are to me, now, that it is the shallow December. Are you sitting around getting richer while the poor sink and cosmetic nature of politics trying to convince yourself that deeper into debt. We cannot wait in Washington making me feel you need to work for a large another four years to do someas if it doesn't matter; my voice corporation, no matter how dull thing, about it. Nader closed won't be heard over the sound of and meaningless the work, just by asking" Would you like your coins dropping into politician's so you'll be able to take your members of Congress to vote purses, I resent the fact that what kids to the doctor? "We are the their conscience? Then so should politicians say to the American last western nation to not provide you. If you're not turned on polipeople is only as valuable as how its people with universal health tics, politics will turn on you." I g g i A V E A N O P m i O N ? S U B M I T A L E T T E R T O T H E E D I T O R S T O P R I D E ^ C S U S M E D ISU1I11 11 | § Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline W Submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone numbed e-mail and identification. It is Th& Pride policy 16 not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news ^ c l e £ £ flllfll �The Pride Tuesday, September 26,2000 7 CSUSM Athletes Deal With Lack of Facilities By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer When prospective student athletes visit Cal State San Marcos, the tour of the campus includes a view of the "port-apotty." The mobile outhouse at the far end of the track represents CSUSM's lone athletic facility. In only three years since it began competing in sports* CSUSM can boast of nationally ranked cross-country teams, golf teams, and All-Americans in track and field. Yet, while student athletes are told that CSUSM athletics is moving into the penthouse, they are still being shown the outhouse. So how has the school been able to build a competitive sports program without a building to house it? "The coaches are up front with recruits about the lack of facilities here," said Debbie Dale, Athletic Coordinator, "we have to be completely honest with them if we're going to be successful." Other than using restrooms in the one of the campus buildings, the port-a-potty is the only place where athletes can change for practice. Some athletes actually use their cars or Dale's office in Craven Hall as locker rooms. The golf team has a closet where equipment can be stored. Dale, along with assistant Rachel Pena, help 71 student athletes balance the commitments of study with Editorial Reply T o S amantha B eltram's L etter to the Editor While The Pride acknowledges .student Samantha Beltram's concern, we would like to point out that at no time has President Gonzalez or anyone censored The Pride. However, the campus community, especially all students, is encouraged to utilize our opinion page as an open forum to voice its concerns. We agree with Beltram's concern that there have been few student contributions to the opinion section this semester, with the exception of students of The Pride staff, and we encourage all students to write letters to the editor. It is important for students to not only speak their voice, but to take pride in signing their names to their thoughts. Therefore, The Pride does not print anonymous letters. To answer Beltram's question of whether the trend of no student voice can continue, only the students have the answer. Send your letters to the editor via e-mail at pri4e@csusm.edu or visit http:/ /www.csusm.edu/pride and go to the Contribute link. The Pride Editors the rigors of competition. up with their studies." Besides off-campus to get treatment or I The athletes see Dale as more practicing without showers or have to pay for it myself." than just a coordinator. "She's lockers, the athletes have to . Unlike schools like SDSU, like our team mom. We depend make do without available medi- CSUSM does not have the deep on her for everything," said cal treatment The university does pockets of John Moore from sophomore Marcus Chandler. not have a trainer so their injuries whom to solicit funds. So when Dale's background includes 20 must be treated at San Marcos local contributors are found, years in the SDSU Athletic High School, where by agree- Athletic Director Barbara Bashein D epartment ikes to make the prior to tost of their genercoming to osity. CSUSM in The State of 1989, and her (California does not specialty is [fund the building of in the area [structures for purof athletic oses other than compliance. [education. The cost Part of her iust be paid for job is to |with private funds. ensure that In September 1999, the athletic Bob and Ruth program Mangrum donated meets strict $1.6 million dollars government | | f o r the construction g uidelines bf a new track and with respect {soccer field. The proto achieving osed field house/ a balance (student union buildbetween men ing is an idea that and women's [came about due to competitive! he generosity of sports. iMrs. Helen Clarke. Mrs. Clarke Dale is CSUSM Athletic Coordinator Debbie Dale donated a large part concerned Picture by Melanie Addington of a $2.7 million dolabout the lar contribution of welfare of ment, the trainer provides treat- gifts and grants towards the field these students, "I don't think people realize just what they [ath- ment free of charge. According house, which cannot be built letes] go through to compete for to Chandler, the school's first- without additional funding. So CSUSM. They practice several ever Ail-American, "I'm injured the university decided to ask the hours per day while still keeping right now, but I either have to go student body to chip in with the On Campus Flea Market By: Victor Mireles Pride Staff Writer Every so often, the school's center is turned into a small swap meet, with its assorted useful and useless goods. Where else can a person get a free T-shirt while signing up for a credit card, which allows the person to buy an oversized novelty poster, and cap off the purchase with smelly incense* and lucky bamboo? Overlooked, though, are the merchants themselves. Last week, three booths were open for business. Among the vendors selling goods was Gina Stehly. For $50 a day, Gina earned the privilege of selling MGIWORLD. COM plans with a cell phone purchase. I was curious why anyone would The Pride Co*Editor C o ^ m \ t||Sl Opinion Editor , Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor idea that a long-awaited student union would also be part of the building. Rather than just having a gym, t he school hopes to provide its students with a complex that will become the center of school activities. The building will also attract additional money from private firms for the "naming rights" of different facilities within the field house. According to Dale, there has been interest in adding other sports to CSUSM, including volleyball and soccer. However if men's and women's sports are going to progress from the intramural level to the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), more funding is nee* essary. In the meantime, the CSUSM Athletic Department will continue its attempt to make itself selfsupporting by sponsoring events such as The Cougar Chase on October 1st. Last year's inaugural 5 k walk-run event attracted over 500 participants and Dale hopes that this year there will be as many as 1000 participants. The athletic department will also sponsor a golf tournament on October 27th called Fore Education. Both events will benefit CSUSM athletics, but the income that they generate will only be enough to defray current costs. Melame Addington Victoria B. Segalt Darcy Walker Jayiie f ktoan : Madeleiae F. Marshall sell calling plans under a canopy while the temperature hovered around 100 degrees. Stehly said, "I like the job. I just got started working and I am not doing too bad." Gina sat smiling at each passing customer. I asked if she minded other people selling things, but her response was surprising. "No, I don't mind other people because it draws others to m e" she said. Gina also said she had done well in her sales on the CSUSM campus. "I plan to go to UC Santa Barbara next week. I hope to do well," said Gina. I sensed that Gina loved her job. I left her booth and proceeded to the next booth, the ring dealer. Unlike Gina, who gave me -a business card with her name, Ail opinions and letters to the editot,^ published in The Pride, represent theopinions of the author; a nddo not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San &farcdsV, U nsized editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial hoard; Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited . f or grammar and length: Letters phone number, and address, the ring dealer refused to give me any name in which to identify him. The products he sold were mostly silver rings, earrings, and crosses. I asked him if he traveled to many different schools and he answered, "no, mainly I do street fairs and craft shows." "Do you do flea markets?" I asked, but in turn he simply replied, "I never do flea markets." As we waited for someone to say something, he randomly said, " I frequently ask not to be seated next to a booth with incenses and candles." This man's booth was directly across from the lucky bamboo* African mask> and incense booth. Slowly the courtyard began to buzz again with life as many of the students' classes should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors., it is the policy of The Pride not to print had ended. Feeling emboldened, I asked if he liked what he was doing. "No, I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling " he replied. I again asked for his name. But again he refused only saying, "I have my reasons for remaining anonymous." The courtyard emptied and only a few shoppers remained to survey the goods. Gina still smiled brightly, thinking that her grin would gain her one more sale. The mysterious man leaned back in his chair with a smug expression. Before I left the ring man's booth, I asked what he would rather be doing. "Playing the horses. I just d o this for easy money," replied the ring man. With that, I thanked him and walked away. The Pride California State University San Marcos Display and classified advertising in The Pride 92096-0001 , should not be construed as the endorsement or Phone: (760) 750:6111 * investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures Fax; (760) 750-4030 The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. E-mail: piide@csuskLedu The Pride is published weekly, on Tuesdays during http://wwwxsusm.edu/pride the academic year, �Calendar 8 Tuesday, September 26,2000 The Pride J Tuesday, September 2 6,2000 career services. Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm Second Ave Kleznter Location: Dome Stage Time: 12:00pm-:00pm Accounting Society General Meeting Location: Commons 206 Time: 9 am-llam Learn how to use support in academic essays. Jewish folk music of Eastern European and Yiddish theatre. Getting Involved on Campus Location: Commons 207 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Wondering how to get involved on campus? Attend this workshop. Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Earl Thomas & the Blues . Ambassadors Location: Dome Stage Time: 12:00pm-l :00pm Former San Diego "Artist of the Year" sings the blues. Intro to Career Services Location: Graven 4201 Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm Receive an introduction into Thoughts on... Comedic Relief By: Melanie Addington Grad school is the snooze button on the clock radio of life. -John Rogers Friday, September 29, 2000 Guest Speakers: Peterson Co. Thursday, September 28, 2000 The Blazers Location: Dome Stage Time: 12:00pm-l:00pm East Lost Angeles root-rock, R&B and Latin rhythms. 99 99 Uneasy Neighbors Film Screening by Paul Espinosa Location: Commons 206 Time: 2:00-4:00pm Discussion to follow film. Anime Project Alliance Meeting Location: University 370 Time: 4;30pm-10pm Using Support in Academic Essays Location: Craven 3106 Career Skills Location: Craven 4201 Time: 9:00am-ll:00am The wages of sin are death, but by the time taxes are taken out, it's just sort of a tired feeling. -Paula Poundstone A.S.I. Board Meeting Location: Commons 206 Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet. -Dave Barry This meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend. 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Photo by Brian Fisher The first thing one notices about Jonathan Poullard is his focused energy and sincere passionate interest in helping students and creating a wholistic inclusive community on campus. He is extremely approachable and receptive. As our new Dean of Students, Poullard has spent 14 years in higher education, and he's only 34. At an age when many 21-year olds haven't begun thinking about where life may be heading, Poullard was the Coordinator of Residential Life at Pennsylvania State University while working on his Master's degree in developmental psychology with an emphasis in early adult education. He found himself learning and applying skills that he would be honing for the next 14 years, and now he brings this immense experience and excitement to Cal State San Marcos. Poullard has spent the last nine years at Occidental College in Los Angeles acting as Assistant Dean for three years and Associate Dean for the last six. He worked for two years before that at Pennsylvania's Susquehanna College as the Director of Multicultural Affairs, then as coordinator, director, and finally as Assistant Dean of Students. Poullard accepted CSUSM's offer because he wanted to progress professionally, becoming a full Dean, and because CSUSM offered him an optimum level of professional growth. "It's very challenging in its difference from Occidental. Not only am I going from private to public, residential to commuter, but younger to older, and small to large. I wanted that difference to "challenge and expand how I interface with students," says Poullard. Kyla Coons pushes her baby's stroller in front of Academic Hall, in the place known as the Free Speech area. We take a seat on the bench, and Kyla, opening a tiny jar of applesauce, explains to me as well as her fussy daughter spectator. Two individuals opted started the band in high school that Katie will be coming along By: Brian Fisher Pride Staff Writer to dance to the music, adding to After losing their drummer and shortly, "She said it won't take the already explosive entertain- bassist, friends Cuevas (bass, her long to fail this test," laughed The Blazers rocked the Dome ment that Thursday afternoon. accordion player and vocalist) Kyla. Versatile in playing ability, and Molina (drums) joined the Kyla talks about what it's like Patio on Thursday with entertaining waves of lively music. Jesus Cuevas, Manuel Gonzales quartet. Bassist Cuevas describes to be a lesbian at CSUSM. The faculty members are very helpful Playing different flavors of rock and Ruben Guaderrama, play bass his work, "Its a lot of fun, we and accepting. Students usually and roll, along with "Cali-Mex", and guitar as well as other exotic love it." Spanning twelve years, The don't get it right away when she R&B, country and latin rock, latin instruments. Their instruthe band received a warm wel- mental combination includes a Blazers' musical career has taken explains that this baby is hers and her girlfriend's. When they come from a sizable audience button accordion (played by them around the world and to do, most people don't make a big who gathered for this Brown Bag Jesus), tres (a Cuban instrument all but four states in the United custom made to sound like a States. The Blazers currently have deal about it and remain friend- Noon Concert. "They sound amazing and piano), bajo sexto, and timbales four CDs, Short Fuse, their 1994 ly. "I think it's easier to be a debut album, East Side Soul, Just lesbian than a gay man," she full of energy. Their music has (percussion instrument). a very positive feeling," said one Guaderrama and Gonzales for You, and Puro Blazers. observes. Still, she risks rejection and hatred every day because she chooses to be open about her life. Raising awareness about homosexuality is important to Kyla, who thinks a gay club on campus would help with that task. "When you've got people here who think AIDS is an airborne disease, you need more awareness." Katie Hale emerges from Academic Hall looking stressed By: Steve Compian who walked alongside of their and wondering out loud if she Pride Staff Writer parents in the 5K race. Some kids really needs pre-calculus. Math ran with their dogs and at least worries melt away and her face A local school bus driver won one child was carried piggyback softens as Kyla places Auria in first place at the second annual over the finish line. her arms. Katie often sees people Cougar Chase held at CSUSM on CSUSM Cross Country head who she believes are gay on cam- Sunday, October 1. The Cougar coach Steve Scott had just pus, yet she doesn't approach Chase attracted over 500 particireturned to San Marcos at 2:30 them. "It seems like there is no pants, according to Cathy Loper, am after driving his team back recognition between gay people race director. The largest increase from the Stanford Invitational here," says Katie. in competitors occurred in the held in Palo Alto on Saturday. I Run or he ids. "We He arrived in time for the 8am Threats and harassment are a hK Caubleast 5f0 ktids kthis year, ad t start of the 5K race and then reality at CSUSM compared to 20 last year," said finished the 3.1-mile long event in 15 minutes and 15 seconds. Concerns about safety are one Loper. overcast skies and cool The "He's crazy," said Katherine of the biggest reasons gay stu- temperatures made it an enjoyNiblett, a freshman runner on dents don't come out on campus. able event for both adults and the CSUSM cross-country team. children. CSUSM President Courtesy of a Cougar Chaseflyer "He has so much energy to be Alexander Gonzalez and Vice run/walk event. "It was a great able to drive all the way back Jonathan Poullard, Dean ofStudents President of External Affairs, race, especially for the kids," said from Stanford and then run here Photo courtesy of Occidental College Barbara Bashein, were among President Gonzalez. today," she exclaimed. those who participated in the There were many children »Article continued on pg. 7 » Article continued on pg. 2 §||§ | ®|I|§|||| I BIIil I! | IIIBIII | I1II1IIIH §§§ | in iigii! in i n In C a m p u s C<EEiimmity Arts r Tito News " 111 i i ,I S S T O Page 2 Page 3 Page 4-5 Pagp-6 Page? Page 8 '* " '~ "- V'- -V - * .. V, *. ' ' * i Cougars and Cubs Hold Annual Chase » Article continued on pg. 2 �have to think about what we want when we say community and then go about building it " states Poullard, "and I see it as my role as dean to help us create that." Poullard is also concerned that many students don't know what Student Affairs is, and that students can come to him, "For me, as dean, you can come to me for anything, and if I can't help you, I will definitely take you to where you can be helped. I want to be directly responsible for helping students learn and grow," says Dean Poullard. "At student services, we are educators outside the classroom, and it is our job to build a seamless living/learning community for students, and help students learn who they are in respect to other people," says Poullard, "The work of student affairs is to consciously develop leaders and leadership skills which help students make positive change in their lives." don't see students at the heart of this institution, I see them on the periphery, floating. Students B y: D avid R uiz/ P ride S taff need to feel that this institution belongs to them." » Continuedfrom pg. 1 When asked about the idea of university students as "customHe moved from Los Angeles ers," Dean Poullard disagreed, two months ago and bought a "Referring to students as 'cushouse. "San Diego is a huge tranC SU tomers' send shivers down my sition, both culturally and profesC hanspine. You are not customers. sionally," says Poullard, who feels cellor You are people with your own more at home in Los Angeles, R eed lives and your own way of being, I would comment on keep- w ill b e Can you explain the benwhich he finds less homogenous and it's our job to help you figure ing things the same, as v isiting efits of portfolios that are and less conservative. to be turned in by graduout where you want to go." "But these personal sacrificwe're all CSUs, we should C al es are worth what I can do here Asked where San Marcos not have different require- S tate ating seniors? It is excessive work without a grade professionally, and what I can is heading, Poullard said, "San ments per school. There S an help to create. I'm loving my Marcos is moving toward being should be set standards for M arcos and with no credit or benefit given to the student. professional life," he says. And a university of high recognition, all CSU schools. t his —Mike Frankfurth Poullard is used to relocating. strengthening its academic pro—Caroline Kalve c oming As a child of an active military gram, becoming residential, and w eek family, Poullard grew up in maximizing the experience that ( Oct. Louisiana, Riverside, Puerto students get out of their time 2 -3). Rico, Sacramento, Germany, here." I f y ou Mississippi, and Guam. "I am loving where San c ould "For me, diversity work is at Marcos is trying to go, and I am a sk the core of who I am and at the glad and excited to be part of a h im core of my work as an educator," team that will help us move in a ny says Poullard, who admits that that direction, said Poullard. How would you compare q uestion he is very interested in how we As professionally driven as Marcos to other What does he want to develop a sense of safety while Poullard says quite honestly the new dean is, he manages to CCSU San State Universities o r alifornia improve? v oice developing communities. These that his motivation and passion maintain a,n interesting and pro- in it's academic prestige? —Ralf Zimmermann a ny issues are integral to CSUSM comes from a desire to leave this ductive personal life as an avid —Nina Robinson c ongiven that the University has only world a better place than when reader and traveler. He is curcern, begun developing a larger and he found it. "It's also tied to the rently learning Italian in preparaw hat more cohesive community. With diversity work I do as an educa- tion for an upcoming excursion. w ould the impending influx of more tor. I can affect people's lives Poullard says he plans on 18 and 19 year olds, Poullard is positively and my own in the completing his Ph.D. and becomi t b e? excited about the kind of frame- process," he says, "I actually love ing the Vice President of Student work we can lay down as the uni- what I do everyday. I love to see Affairs for another institution. versity grows, building the field students take responsibility and He also plans to extend the work house, residences, and expand- feel empowered to make the com- he is currently doing as a divering its academic programs. "We munity theirs. That's what I want sity consultant for major corpora- Who is Chancellor Reed? Can school be cheaper? to do at San Marcos because I tions, high schools, and teachers. —Mike Geske —Sarai Peralta very professionally, and there was a fellow student after he started flicting and inextricably tied. "If whom over the weekend is an act Gay a nd L esbian a positive outcome. "There's a attending classes. of f public p based the Safety o n C ampus delicate balance that has to be After leaving SDSU, a cam- tnhe ssocial cost oreoppennesswwere ossumptionrivilegeveryone osnfree ot o high, m eople ould a that e i maintained. One [side] is to have pus with a respected gay frater- find time to participate," Barrett to discuss such matters," states »Continued from pg. 1 information shared; the other nity and plenty of opportunity said. Moon. is to protect rights," Gonzalez to interact with peers, Rickey Joni Miller sips her coffee Dean ffairs Last fall, in a psychology explained. A faculty member, wondered if he'd made the right outside the bookstore as she strug- Jonathan Pof Student Apower oullard says " class, Katie sat helplessly nearby who felt it necessary to remain choice. "But I came anyway," he gles to articulate the paradox of is not negative, as it is often as a male student threatened an anonymous, thought that the said. "I've dealt with these issues wanting and needing to be in asserts that to openly gay male in the class- rights protected were those of the pretty much all of my life and I'm versus out. She was married and construed." He s,traight students become allies, room. "He came and sat down student who made the threat. By a lot stronger because of it." raised two daughters before com- can start by acknowledging their next to a gay guy and told him "sweeping it under the rug," gay Rickey joined the Pride ing out at 40. Joni loves her position of privilege and finding that he wanted to blow up the students were not adequately pro- Alliance club and soon discov- life: "I have never been more ways of sharing it, not giving it entire school," Katie recalled, "I tected. President Gonzalez went ered the challenges of maintain- blessed and happy than I am was pregnant at the time, and on to describe the incident as "a ing the organization. Meeting at this very moment!" And yet, up. According to Poullard, gay worried for my life." The profes- veiled threat that could have been attendance was low with only she must keep a low profile at students and their allies who want sor of the class in which the interpreted as an overt threat," three or four students showing up times because her partner is in have o work threat was made did not respond and that "Student Affairs and for club meetings. According to the closet. A professional woman moret. community They atre going for i He states, " to requests from The Pride for the [campus] police moved on it Rickey, "Visibility is a problem. in the male-dominated field of to have to say T his is something comment and clarification. very quickly." Gonzalez added, Flyers we put up were constantly engineering, Joni's partner is vul- I value, even though I'm working "It didn't become an incident torn down." The flip side of the nerable to acts of discrimination 35 w a because it didn't need to be. I visibility issue seems to be vul- if her sexual orientation becomes andhours aabouteek, have mychild, I'm to pull hair think that if there were several nerability. "If meetings are pub- public. Joni wishes more people out,' students must invest some instances or if there were some- licized, then you're dealing with would come but, but she under- energy." thing ongoing, it would be appro- more elements than just the stu- stands why they don't. Poullard adds that Student priate to bring in the advisors." dent body because you've got hate Affairs has a major role to play. groups all around North County," What can students, faculty, and This helping create Forming an organization is eas- Rickey explained. The club dis- administration do to improve venuesincludes t"hose dialogues where ier said than done solved last spring, mainly due to the climate? can happen openly; and I don't a lack of participation. see us doing that right now," For students who are openly "There's really no safe place he says. Improving gay or thinking about coming I f you want to be in, you have to come out at school," says Joni. teredness" is one "student-cenof the main Kyla, Katie and their daughter out, the needs for dialogue and to be out As a sociology major, she notices issues Dean Poullard is working Auria. Photo by Darcy Walker community are extremely importhat some professors don't create tant. Rickey Rickerson-Riesen Restarting a club is tough that safe space by including sex- on. As an openly gay man, Dean Sociology professor Don f accepted s a student Barrett was faculty advisor to aeelsemployee onfow aAdmissions at a commuter campus. "Most ual orientation in class discus- Poullard believes that "being as nd the people would rather just come sions about discrimination. Other authentic as I can possibly be the Pride Alliance club, the epartment. But campus organization for gay, les- Doubts on arrival. Rhe had his here, get the instruction and not instructors may inadvertently put unconsciously gives people perd looked bian, bisexual, and transgendered for an organization ickey ay stu- deal with it," said Rickey. But gay students on the spot by ask- mission to be as authentic as they for g he emphasized that a club could ing them to share their personal are." He adds that, despite what (LGBT) students, at that time. t CSUSM before he ransHe was never notified about the dents ahere from San Diego tState. provide invaluable support and views. "Professors don't always people say, "We want people to ferred consider whether or not you want know who we are. What we are threat. "I am deeply disturbed that "On all of the literature distribut- networking opportunities. There are serious commit- to talk about it," Joni said. there has been anti-gay harass- ed by the school, even though the not always sure about is how we ment on campus and faculty who club existed, it was not printed on ments involved. As Don Barrett Communications professor are going to be received" Katie gay students turn to were not any of the club listings," Rickey explained, students have to be Dreama Moon addressed the issue Hale knows what she wants: "I both open and willing to spend of openness and risk. "Even some- don't care if people agree with notified," Barrett said. s c , President Gonzalez main- eaid. He discovered the wlub the time to make a club work. thing as simple as discussing in me or not. I just want them to tained that the threat was handled xisted only after talking ith The two requirements are con- public what you did and with respect me." Poullard �My Day With Jack By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer Locked into the bump and grind, juggling my school and work schedule for necessities over priorities, and sleeping on an "as time permits" basis have all purchased tickets on my train of thoughts-they are unwanted passengers. My father says that these inevitable successions of free time are all part of a larger chain of events-the chain leading towards adulthood-I am supposed to dangle like a puppet. Normally I would listen, possibly even agree, but today is different. It's noon on Tuesday (a day when I should be on deadline) but instead I have concocted a string of ingenious lies and alibis. I have convinced my coworkers and peers that a dire event has transpired, which, in its urgency Jack's Pond surrounded by vegetation. Photo by David Ruiz begs my attention. It's not far from the truth, however. Being 23, I am not afforded enough job security to simply tell my boss that I need to go for a hike. But this is all inconsequential, old news, as the editors of The Pride would call it because I have already put on my hiking shoes, and I will fly them like the United States flag until the wilderness liberates me. Jack's Pond lies in the Southeastern foothills of San Marcos. My trail manual describes it as a 1/2 mile easy hike to the shores of the pond. To the untrained eye, the trail's beginning looks like another city park-full of evenly trimmed grass, a swing set and a bench, full of young mothers who carefully watch their children from a distance. "Why do they call it Jack's Pond," a young mother asked me as I stopped to tie my shoes. "I don't see a pond here. That's just so silly, Jack's Pond," I guess she didn't see the small lake her boy was making by holding down the lever to the drinking fountain. However, she was right; Jack's Pond is nowhere in sight only track homes and foliated hills surround the playground. Like all of nature's beauties, however, it lies down the road less traveled. I didn't want to tell her; selfishly enough, that I like to keep its entrance a secret. Embarking on my journey was like stepping into the wild and all the trappings of society disappeared from me sensory range. Even the noises from nearby earthmovers ceased. In fact, the only domesticated sound I could hear was a pair of roosters crowing; I guess news of the morning's arrival travels like everything else in the country: Tax Payers for Accountability and Better Schools, Prop 39 would place more power in the hands of each individual school district, allowing each school district to gather the necessary money for their area's educational needs. Opponents to Prop 39 point out a possible flaw in the proposition that does not regulate property tax limits. Considering property taxes are often the primary means for raising school related revenues, such an oversight in Prop 39 would, as the Save Our Home's Committee states, "raise the rent on homes in areas trying to raise as much money as a pupil in Beverly Hills receives." By: Christopher F. Orman Pride Staff Writer On Tuesday, November 7, voters will have the opportunity to decide the fate of eight propositions, four of which are extremely controversial. Ranging from campaign finance reform to school vouchers, each of the four "major" propositions could make a major impact upon the life of Californians. Prop 38: The voucher proposition The most heavily debated of the four propositions, Prop 38, centralizes around the future of public educational institutions. Also known as the "voucher proposition," Prop 38 would allow each pupil to receive $4,000 dollars annually for private or religious schooling. While Prop 38 would give parents greater discretion over their children's educational arena, some groups, such as A Coalition of Parents, incessantly argue with the proposition's approval, the public school system's future will be doomed, and that 3 billion dollars would be eradicated from the public education system. my now bare feet. It proceeded to spread its wings in an unfettered display of brevity; I submitted to its beauty and did not dare to move. In a flash it was gone and I closed my eyes. Lulled by the sound of tiny waves lapping at the shore, I began to dream. I pictured the bobcat, graceful creature whose prints I had noticed by the shoreline just moments before my sleep. I pictured it carving down the hillside for a drink at night. I thought of all the wild creatures in the hillsides, of Native Americans and times long gone, but, more importantly, I thought of Jack. Who could he have been; a drifting cowboy who had found his paradise or an heir to hundreds of fertile acres in the next valley over who gave it all away for this pond? To my surprise, I awoke in the shade. The sun had long since slipped behind the coastal hills and a cold wind was blowing. I dawned my shirt in a hurry and tied my shoes. I had a dinner date with a loved one at six-the cries of a city bayed in the afternoon. However, as I drove home locking bumpers with my fellow rats in traffic, I, for one, felt less like a rodent. My soul had been washed and my conscious cleaned by the sun and by the shores where I slept away my day, where I forgot my troubles for a moment-at Jack's Pond. Western Group whom opposes Prop 34, writes, "Incumbent politicians will be begging for money,..forcing challengers to seek funds from any and all sources." Proposition Overview: The Debatable Four Pond photo by David Ruiz slow. Exotic smells of coastal sage, sweet fennel and chamise tempted my nose as if pulling me farther into the wilderness. Off in the distance wild quail, caught off guard by my footsteps, scampered into the bushes. I walked, I dreamed, I took my shirt off and soaked in the sun. A couple hundred yards up the trail old Jack, as I liked to call him, revealed his secret-the pond that stretched out before my eyes. It's a rather unconventional water hole at first glance, longer than it is wide; it reminds me of a river that had been dammed from both ends. But I was not interested in it's aesthetic appeal, I had to get down to its shore. Choosing the first available route down, however steep, is sort of a mistake that I make constantly, but, like all failure, falling down makes us realize how human we are. Here I was though, at the shore, oh serene cove. Surrounding the beaches, which I could not see in their entirety were Coastal Live Oaks, tall thickets of Black Bamboo, olive trees and toolies. Everything was quiet, and I lied down. Just then, a fish in search of its next meal broke the calm waters of the lake. However, it was to no avail because the dragonfly it was after drifted on, lackadaisically and oddly enough landed on a blade of grass near Prop 34: Limits on sizes of campaign contributions? Considering the large amount of attention garnered by Props 38 and 39, some may overlook one proposition on the ballot receiving national attention: Prop 34. Proposing to place limits on the size of campaign contributions per election ($3,000 for state legislature elections, $5,000 for statewide office elections and $20,000 for governor elections), Prop 34 hopes to create a more democratic environment in the election of a candidate. Some pundits argue the exact opposite, Prop 39 believing Prop 34 would threatProp 39, proposes a 55% in- en to make fund raising a more favor vote for passing any locally corrupt, special interest practice. mandated bonds/ According to Lonri Granlund, representing the Prop 36: Treatment of drug offenders Probably the most controversial and emotionally charged proposition on the ballot is Prop 36, which reconsiders the ways in which drug offenders are treated and incarcerated. According to the proposition, individuals apprehended in possession or under the influence of narcotics would require probation and drug treatment, but not incarceration. After completing probation and treatment, subsequent charges against the individual would be dropped. Many individuals arguing against Prop 36 fear the proposition would allow individuals maliciously selling the "daterape" drug a light slap on the wrist. However, in response to the "date-rape" drug conundrum, individuals apprehended for selling or giving someone the heinous "date-rape" substance would receive several charges, and face incarceration for a multitude of violations. For more information, visit http://vote2000.ss. ca.gov/VoterGuide/. A playground is on sitefor children to play by Jack's pond. Photo by David Ruiz Attention V Future Teachers Teach fun science to elementary students in your area on weekday afternoons. Training and materials provided. $20-$30 per 1 hour class. Some experience required. Mad S cience ( 858)505-4880 �Arts & Entertainment Dr. T and The Women 4 Tuesday, October 3, 2000 The Pride A Unique Comedy tains a search engine to help browsers find items within the site as well as past articles and discussion boards. Stock quotes are also available when researching stocks. In addition to information on investing for the future, the site also contains information and articles that are relevant to many students at the moment; examples include "Getting Out of Debt" (credit card debt), and an article entitled "Paying for College." Money, whether you love it or loathe it, is a fact of life, and http://www.fool.com/ is a great place to learn about how to make the most of your hard-earned dollar. E-mail jafo wac@hotmail.com with comments or suggestions for the next web site review. a secret about her sister and the maid of honor, Marilyn (played by Liv Tyler). Director Robert Dr. T also learns Altman, known prihis mistress Bree, a golf marily for his work on pro played by Helen M*A*S*H and films Hunt, has been unfaithlike The Player and ful with his hunting Short Cuts, always buddy. seems to throw a Further complicatunique blend of charing Dr. T's life are acters into an unusual the female patients who set of circumstances. try to get the attention Dr. T and the Women of the attractive Dr. T is no exception. Set in (meaning they all want rural Texas, the film him to examine their is about Dr. Sullivan lower extremities). Travis (played by Richard Gere), a Simply put, the gynecologist with a movie Dr. T and the rather dysfunctional Dr. T (Richard Gere) Photo courtesy of www.go.com Women explores a norfamily. mal father whose life For the most part, Dr. T is women in his life have never done is far too complex for him to a normal guy who tries to lead anything wrong—Dr. T could not control and what happens when he tries to escape from it all. a normal life. However, as the be more wrong. His wife Kate, played by story unfolds, his family throws If you don't mind the comhis life into turmoil. The cast Farrah Fawcett, is a loon and plexity of Robert Altman's films playing Dr. T's family includes dances naked in the fountain of and want to see a family more Farrah Fawcett and Laura Dern. a public mall, quickly establish- unusual than your own (hopeAdditional characters in the film ing the fact that Dr. T's personal fully), Dr. T and the Women is are played by Helen Hunt, Shelley life is troubled. His two daugh- definitely the romantic comedy ters, Dee Dee (Kate Hudson) and for you. Dr. T and the Women Long, and Liv Tyler. In the beginning of the film Connie (Tara Reid) are college opens in theatres October l3f It Dr. T starts out by saying that students. Dee Dee is getting mar- is rated R and has a running time "Women are saints," as if all the ried and Connie is trying to stop of 122 minutes. the wedding because she knows making $3 a day in Mexico; however, when he came to the U.S., he was able to send $300 every two weeks to his family in Oaxaca, Mexico. The value of the U.S. dollar attracted many of these Green Valley inhabitants. "One of your dollars is enough for us," stated one man. He also expressed how he felt he was treated "like a dog" from time to time. One scene shows Martinez driving around North County pointing out the work that his friends in the camp have done, "See all the beautiful yards? These workers are needed. But after their work is done, the employees just want them to disappear." Thefilmcontrasted the affluent homes in North County with the homes that were in this particular migrant camp. The typical "homes" in the Green Valley camp consisted of bushes containing makeshift shacks made of plywood, plastic, and dirt floors. There were also "spider holes," which are little homes made from mud caves and cardboard used as flooring. The documentary shows how some North County homeowners became upset about the Green Valley camp and its close proximity to their own homes. Some of the homeowners also complained that Green Valley inhabitants stole food and defecated near the property. According to the surrounding community's Health Department, a water source and sewage maintenance were just two of the many necessities missing from Green Valley, making it a "very unhealthful environment". Could people actually live in these conditions? The documentary revealed that it was possible. More than 400 men, women, and children had lived there over the ten years that the camp had been in existence. However, property owners were ordered to either improve conditions in the camp or abate the situation. During the 1989 filming of the documentary, the Green Valley property owners were the Hunt Brothers, wealthy Texas men who were not living in the San Diego area. The owners in this case chose to close Green Valley rather than improve conditions in the camp. "It's like leaving our home once again and having to start all over," says one man, whose family was evicted from Green Valley. Paul Espinosa, who wrote, directed, and produced Uneasy Neighbors, told how he felt a very strong sense of community in the camp. "And that was kind of destroyed the last days of the camp," he says. Green V aller -even had little schools, church meetings, and a "restau- By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer Piggy bank photo courtesy ofAccuComm Business Weekly Web Site By: Jafojwac The Motley Fool, http:// www.fool.com/. is a web site that primarily deals with investing. This web site contains regular articles about stocks, mutual funds, and market analysis. These articles are available on the well-organized and always updated web site; many of the articles are available via free email subscriptions as well. Stocks, mutual funds, and retirement savings may not immediately seem like a concern of the average college student. However, considering that stock options are becoming more common and popular and that everyone hopes to retire someday, I decided to review a financial web site and this is my favorite one. Http://www.fool.com/ con- Uneasy Neighbors Explores Migrant Work Camps in San Diego By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor On Thursday, September 28, an audience of 15 people gathered in Commons 206 to view Paul Espinosa's documentary, Uneasy Neighbors, which explores the relationship between migrant workers and affluent homeowners in San Diego's North County. The film deals with the tension between migrant workers and homeowners and questions whether there is any alternative to the two living side by side as "uneasy neighbors." Uneasy Neighbors was filmed in Encinitas in 1989. The main focus of the film is a migrant camp, "Green Valley," that used to be located in the area close to La Costa, Carlsbad, and Encinitas. "They're here because we offer the jobs. We need t hem" says Reverend Martinez who is a retired Presbyterian Minister. Martinez was a prominent figure in providing assistance to the people who lived in the Green Valley camp. Explorations: Uneasy Neighbors The film explores the types of employment that migrant workers found in construction, landscaping, or domestic help in surrounding areas like Encinitas. During the filming of this documentary, one worker in the camp was only rant," which consisted of a family within the camp that prepared meals on a grill in a makeshift shack. "Many people don't realize that they are human beings," stated Reverend Martinez, "They spend money to save whales, but what about people? It's the greatest of absurdities. It's a matter of priorities and values in society." The 35-minute documentary expressed the need for federal laws and government action to help deal with the situation between the homeowners and the migrant workers. One solution that helped some of the inhabitants of Green Valley was lowincome housing. "But we have far to go still," says Espinosa. Paul Espinosa: The Director Uneasy Neighbors was named one of the top 100 Chicano Films by the Aztlan Film Institute, established by UCLA's Chicano Studies Research Center. Espinosa was drawn to the subject of uneasy neighbors in 1986 when many immigration laws were being passed. Mainstream media wasn't too interested in some of these stories and Espinosa felt that there was an incomplete picture of what was happening between migrant workers and homeowners. "It [film] wasn't made just for the local audience here in San Diego County," says Espinosa, "It's also for all American cities and it deals with the rich and poor." During the discussion following Uneasy Neighbors, Espinosa spoke about the people he met at Green Valley while making the documentary. "Reverend Martinez, who's in his late 60's, hadn't planned on getting involved. But he was shocked," said Espinosa, "It shows the power of what an individual can do when they get involved. And this brings up the question of what we can do to break down some of these barriers." Paul Espinosa's experience includes being a long-time producer for public television programs dealing with the United States-Mexican relations. His current project is a documentary dealing with the causes and outcomes of the war between Mexico and the U.S. and will be showing at the Museum of Contemporary Art from October 5 and 12. Espinosa, who grew up in New Mexico, has lived in San Diego County for 25 years. He has a great interest in informing people on relations, the culture, and the people of Latin America. "If you don't know what happened in the past, you're going to look at this subject a little differently," says Espinosa. �The Brown Bag Concert Series By: Christopher F. Orman Pride Staff Writer Eclectic would summarize CSUSM's Brown Bag Concert series that occurred at noon by the Dome on September 25 to September 28. As a whole, Brown Bag Concert series certainly gave CSUSM students an opportunity to discover sounds not included in standard radio formats. The Charles McPherson Quartet, Second - Avenue Klezmer Ensemble, Earl Thomas and the Blues Ambassadors, and rootsrockers The Blazers, adequately covered a plethora of often overlooked musical idioms. Following several originals, McPherson and his compatriots flew passionately into a highspeed version of Sonny Rollins' classic St. Thomas. Playing three times the notes included in Rollins' studio version of St. Thomas, McPherson clearly revealed his expertise and all around musical dexterity. The Charles McPherson Quartet cannot be considered any typical, mediocre jazz band. In fact, some of the music played by McPherson and his band rivaled performances by well-known jazz acts at respected venues such as Humphrey's and Escondido Center for the Arts. All thatjazz Singin'the blues On Monday, September 25, Charles McPherson's Quartet opened with a stirring rendition of My Favorite Things, which was made infamous by the late John Coltrane. McPherson made special use of his back up band, empathetically moving his saxophone in and out of the crowd, thereby accuentating the potent mix of drums, bass, and piano. Possibly the most energetic act of the week was Earl Thomas and the Blues Ambassadors who began their brief ^lues-based set with the wonderfully lascivious Fred McDowell song, Drop Down Mama. Considering the large notoriety being garnered by acts like Taj Mahal, Corey Harris and the North Mississippi Allstars, blues bands continue to rise out of A Perfect Circle That ability has led to the incredible popularity of Tool and has helped A Perfect Circle sell more albums in the first week of its On Monday, September 11, release than any other debut A Perfect Circle was nearly as band. Perhaps the high point of the good as their name suggests at University of California, San concert was Keenan's dark sense Diego. The few thousand fans of humor. After saying San Diego that gathered to see front man was louder than Sacramento and es oines, e the J Keenan ( the ashes of grunge rock and boy- Maynard bames Tool), werealso DrowdMhat theyhhadinformedlayed never p from, the and, not c t band based antics. Interestingly, disappointed in what they heard, there. Earl Thomas served up juke-joint that they saw. The based blues, a sound so infec- or for hen matter, whatent down, A Perfectconcert cfoncluded waith single nd W the lights w tious and loud, the music may not signaling the oncoming of the the song Circle's irsthem fame, that gave t have been appropriate for such an headliners, all fans were stunned Judith. The crowd had waited austere, unconnected campus as and male fans were delighted all night to hear Keenan croon CSUSM. Nevertheless, by havl f the song, and as two omen p ing Earl Thomas and the Blues tso seetease wn stage.erforming a tnhe ayrics doisappointed whenwhe trip o Each time ot t all Ambassadors on campus, hope- a piece of clothing came off, the band left the stage following tthe fully some listeners were awak- roar of the crowd grew larger. powerful tune. ened to some antiquated, ageless Just when it looked like all the Their interesting style of sounds. music leads to a diverse fan base. clothes were coming off and a tender kiss was to be shared, the From spiked chains and tattoos Also in the series... lights went down to a thunder of to short shorts and fancy jewf all kinds c It w a f Also included in the series boos.erfect asircledifficult act bor elry, people oconcert. Theould be found at the diverto ollow, ut were the Second Avenue Klezmer As Poon asCthe first fchord was sity only added to the experience. as Ensemble, who played tradition- struck, all was forgiven for the That is the beauty of this music; al Jewish folk music of Eastern abrupt ending to the pre-show. it brought all kinds of people Europe and Yiddish theatre. This a short traditionally Jewish art form has onlyIt hwas thirteen set—the bandt tnogether in unity, if only for one as songs—but i lately been heard in avante- was a sweet s et Every song res- ight. all, it was a concert well In guard arenas by artists like Brad onated through the crowd and worth seeing. For a rookie band, Mehldau, John Medeski and John every chord struck the fancy of A Perfect Circle's performance Zorn. and ell polfans. T f he oncert seemed v The Blazers, from East Los was Khe best part oytet pciercing ished. Theeteran neverwost intercrowd eenan's soft, Angeles, played an eclectic mix voice. Keenan has the unparal- est ^nd all went homel happy— of roots-rock, R&B and Latin leled ability to carry a gentle except maybe for the select few rhythms. ho hought they ote through the m c The Brown Bag Concerts nhords, and then let ost a rushing wee atTool concert.were going to c out scream s continue, each semester as part of that could pierce the heavens. the Arts and Lectures series. By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer Is t his y our i dea of a s tudent u nion? Everybody agrees that students need a place of their own at Cal State San Marcos. The new student union/fieldhouse can be that place — where you hang out, have club meetings, even shower after a workout Vote for a place of your own. Vote Y ES on both Student Union Fee Referenda Oct. 9 and 10. �T he P ride PchEgxtor 7., Co-Edte Q pifikiEte . Graduate Intern g ^plty Advisor v All o^imods and letters to the editor, ;; should be submitted via electronic m ij to The Pride S B*; S t j A f ' -'|G3| published m The Pride, represent the opinions of the electronic mail accoui^ rather than the individual California Stale University Sm Marcos 8% editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print a ii^e^arily r Melanie Aldington « puthor, and doonotfCalifomia Sepresent the views anonymous letters. i TtePjtide, r o tate University San Mm&mt i ||§|Si>f Victoria B. Segall Display and classified advertising in The Pride Marco?* Unsized editorials represent the majority Darcy Walker :<|j opinion of The Pride editorial board J ^ S should not be construed as the endorsement or Letters to the editors should include an address, investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. E-mail: pride@csusm.edu v Jayne Braman Madeleine F, Marshall telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters The Pride reserves the light to lejectTany advertising. http://www.csusm.edu/pride may be edited for grammar and length* Letters The Pride is published weekly on uesdays during ' die academic yeaiv'^ " S p S I f ^ S i l i j f c | What Student Union Vote? I feel it is important to ask a few questions about the issue before it is voted on. What Student Union? The web page: www.csusm.edu/ student affairs/ Info%20Items/university student union referendum.htm about the Clarke Field House/ University Student Union states "What is the Clarke Field House/University Student Union? The proposed building will provide a multi-purpose gymnasium, weight/exercise room, locker rooms and showers, sports medicine facility, equipment storage and offices. It will also include conference space and meeting rooms, student government offic- t 1 : : es and a convenience store." There is NO mention of a student union, only athletic related facilities, offices and meeting rooms. Why is this issue being called Clarke Field House/University Student Union when there is no student union listed as part of the proposal? When will the fee end? It never does. The fee increase will only end if a future referendum passes to eliminate it. Is this the best or the only funding option? Is a $7.4 million dollar facility what we need? According to the above listed web page, "the estimated construction costs for the Clarke Field House/University Student Union is between $7.1 and $7.4 million." And that "$2.7 million will be identified in gifts and grants." If $2.7 million can be raised in gifts and grants, why not build a facility for $2.7 million? If it is really necessary for the much more expensive building to be built, have other funding avenues been exhausted? Corporate sponsorship perhaps? Around the county, "The Murph" is now Qualcom Stadium, and there is the Coors Ampitheater, SDSU has the Cox Arena. Perhaps CSUSM should look in to having a Philip Morris or MGD Student Union? (Indecently, I bet if there was a convenience store in the student union with a liquor license, more students would use it). Is there any guarantee regarding how the money will be spent? Not that I have seen. I feel it is deceptive for the two measures to be generally referred to by the same name, as they are very different. Measure One deals with the construction of a FIELD HOUSE that supposedly contains some unspecified portion of it to be used for an interim student union, yet the proposal listed on the web does not list a student union. Measure Two actually deals with the construction of a student union almost 20 years from now. The question is not necessarily about voting no to the construction, but voting no to these measures. Only vote yes when a proposal comes along that better specifies how funds will be allocated and for how long. Vote NO on Measure One and Two. Jafo wac San Marcos: By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer Why would anyone want to live in Arizona? Now, I'm not knocking people who live there, but I am questioning their motives for doing so. It's hot, muggy, plagued by smog, isolated, and, well, it really isn't the nicest place to live. Why am I talking about Arizona, you ask? Well, because that is where this article is being written. I decided to come out here to visit some friends for a few days and take a break from school, work, life-from everything, basically (it didn't hurt that Bad Religion was playing a concert out here, either). Since I have been here I have realized one thing-I won't ever need a real estate agent in Phoenix. Now, granted, Phoenix isn't all bad. The school, Arizona State, is pretty cool (although it was recently rat&d as one of the worst schools in the nation), and the nightlife is second to none, but what do you do the rest of the time? You sleep and watch TV, HAVE f itiiB Letter to the Editors Dear Editor: As a CSUSM Alumnae, I would like to voice my support for the University Student Union fee referendum. While attending CSUSM, I was actively involved in various organizations on campus. As a past Orientation-Team Leader, I gave tours to the incoming students. The main question asked by most freshmen was "Where do you usually spend your time in between classes"? Unfortunately I had to tell them that I had no choice but to try to find a place in the Dome. As an "O-Team" Leader, I saw the importance of the University Student Union so I became a member of the University Student Union Advisory Board. The need for this facility became even more obvious to me while serving on the USUAB. For study group meetings, the only choices are the Library, where the group meeting rooms are always occupied, or the Dome, which never has tables available. ;'*s' noo^^^^'-^plw^ ^BUBMIT to A LETTER pubjicati^ Sincerely, Beauty Undiscovered erate temperatures at the end of the day. Also, our campus isn't so huge that we have to walk five miles to get the book that we realized we left in our car just as we finally reach the front door to the classroom; you have to do that if you're a Sun Devil. Sun Devil. That's the one redeeming factor of living in Phoenix and going to school: you get a cool mascot. Now, Cougars are fine and dandy, but whom do you think would win in a fight? I'd put my money on the Devil Arizona Desert Courtesy ofAaron Seifert any day (Blue Devils and Sun that's what the Walter Cronkite School of Devils might be a tricky matchIt's too hot to do anything Journalism (which, at the time, up, though). other than sit under your air con- was my major). Then I came out Phoenix is also isolated. ditioner and play video games, here and broke a sweat walking watch TV, or read a book. Which, from the car to the door of my by the way, should help make friend's apartment; that's when I ASU one of the top ranked decided that San Jose State was a schools academically in the better choice for me. nation. Since no one can go outCal State San Marcos is no side, they should have all day to oasis. One hundred and fifty study . . . or all day to sleep so stairs in 110 degrees is no picnic, they can drink all night, which is but that temperature doesn't last apparently what really happens. 365 days, so I can survive i t I contemplated becoming a Also, most students at our lovely Sun Devil two years ago. The school don't live in San Marcos, school is large and they have so they can retreat to more modA Collage ofSan Marcos AN OPIMONZ I think that having a Student Union on campus will benefit many students for many years to come. And the increase in cost is still so low: only $30. I understand $30 is a substantial amount for a student, but if you think about it, it is only 40 cents a day per semester, excluding weekends. Most of the students will probably say, "Sure it is very easy for alumni to support this since they will not be paying a penny for it." I am currently a graduate student at SDSU and the Student Union fee is higher - $71/per semester; and I'm glad students before me saw the need to build a place for students to meet. I hope my letter reaches students at CSUSM. Please think about future students when making your final decision on the University Student Union fee. m Lyuda Litvinets Class o f'99 Where do you go if you want to leave the city? Flagstaff? Wow, wouldn't that be a fun day?! Maybe you could head down to Tucson, that would be fun. More of what you already have in Phoenix! The closest thing to the beach in Arizona would be Lake Havasu, and what do you do there? You sure aren't going to go surfing! People like to complain about San Marcos, having to go to school in the hot weather, having to climb stairs, having nothing to do between classes. After spending a few days in Phoenix, you'll gain a whole new appreciation for the land of the Cougar. Courtesy ofthe City ofSan Marcos mMMfi^ORS vf editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and contact .The Pride if yAiliiiliiiiiiiiPnterestedlilSiilnlsilwriting news articles. ou are i sik ^ i i iillll �A Closer Look at CSUSM Cross Country By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer What is it like to compete in cross country running? For the average person the answer would seem to be simplistic: you have to run every day until you build up some endurance and then go mach five during a race. Some of that might be true, but to get a better idea you should ask the members of the CSUSM crosscountry team. Some of the runners put in up to fifty miles of road work per week in preparation for the competition. The men compete, in an eight-kilometer (5.3 miles) long race, while the women run the distance of five-kilometers (3.1 miles). The scoring for each event is determined by the placement of individual runners as they cross the finish line. The team's five best runners are identified and the lowest scoring team wins. Before the start of each race the runners must-warm Tip their bodies by a routine of stretching and running. Depending on the individual, this may take as much as an hour. Also before the race, runners must conduct a reconnaissance of the course to get a clear idea of the route, and its condition. Final preparations include last minute instructions from coaches, and making sure the runners are wearing their "numbers," which, help officials determine placement. Then the runners move over to the starting line for the race. For the details on how the game is played though, you have to talk to the players. When asked if they believed that cross country should be classified a "non-contact" sport, some of the runners gave a few sly grins and some rolling eyes. "I still have scars down there," said junior Heather Garritson, pointing to the marks on her ankle that were made as a result of the wars that occur at the start of Annual Cougar Chase » Continued from p g. 1 Coach Steve Scott Photo by Steve Compian Coach Scott, a former Olympian, had enough gas left in his tank to run back along the course to cheer on the rest of the runners. One of those runners was Bob Mangrum, for whom the school's track was named. "I had a great time," said Mr. Mangrum, who won in his age category at a time of 23 minutes and 11 seconds, even though he was still recovering from a hamstring pull. In between the races, Coach Scott kept busy by signing t-shirts and giving advice to the young runners. "You want to start off slow and then have enough for the finish," he told a group of kids.Later, the coach ran with the kids during the IK Cub Run, while shouting encouragement to the young competitors. Little Vincent Loretti was the last runner to cross the finish line, which officially ended competition at the Second Annual Cougar Chase. . AH the participants were treated to refreshments that included complimentary slices of Fruschetta Pizza. The line for the pizza was almost as busy as the line to see the posted official results, with everyone looking to see where they had placed. At the awards ceremony, all the top runners received their awards from Coach Scott. Every child who crossed the finish line also received a medal from Coach Scott. Seventy-one year old Ed Maher and seventy-six year old John Cross were among those who received congratulations. Maher finished in the time of 25 minutes and 9 seconds and Cross' time was 27 minutes and 27 seconds for the 3.1 mile event. each race. Garritson suffered her injuries when other runners used the cleats of their shoes, meant to gain traction, as weapons to fight for position in the closely compressed pack of runners. The physical contact that the runners endure isn't limited to the lower torso. "They hack and push," said sophomore Kenneth Nwadike, as he demonstrated with downward gestures with a pointed elbow. It continues to get physical during the race, too. Senior Renee MacDonald told how she and another girl became "attached" as they arrived at the halfway point of the Aztec Invitational 5k race. "She just kept pulling on my arm until I finally yanked it away," said MacDonald. The end of the race is the last chance that the runners have to secure the highest place in the competition, which equates to points for the team. It is common for large groups to arrive at the finish line together, conceiv- RETIREMENT ably at the same time. The difference between 30th and 42nd place may only be a couple of seconds, but for the total team score, the 12-point margin becomes very important. In order to get noticed, freshman Josh Wing said, "The coaches teach us to raise our hands." The runners must also have the presence of mind to hand in their "numbers" at the finish line where an electronic scanner turns bar codes into official results. After the race is over, the runners must cool their bodies down with some light jogging and stretching to prevent injury. The women's race usually lasts from 18 to 27 minutes, while the men's competition can last from 25 to 32 minutes. By the time the awards ceremony has been conducted, the athletes may have invested five to six hours of their day towards the races, not counting travel time. Then it's back to practice next week to start all over again. 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Location: Commons 207 Time: 12:00pm-12:30pm Using MLA/APA Formats Location: Academic Hall 418 Time: 12:30pm-l :30pm This group meets weekly on Learn how to use MLA and Tuesdays in Commons 207. Groups run on a "drop-in" basis. APA formats. Rock en Espanol/Spanish Rock R OCK E N ESPANOLMORE F M 98.9 Participants will be introduced Student Social to leadership theories and prac- Location: Dome Plaza tices. Time: 12:00pm-l:00pm Leadership Foundation Location: Commons 206 Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday, October 4,2000 Film: Being There Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Theater Time: 6:30pm Thursday, October Friday, October 6, 2000 5,2000 Study Abroad Information Meeting Location: Craven 1258 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Study Abroad Information Meeting Location: University Hall 327 Time: 10:00am-l 1:00am Using Sentence Variety National Depression Screening Day Location: Founders Plaza Time: llam-lpm Saturday, October 7, 2000 CSUSM's 8th Annual Pow Wow Location: CSUSM Time: ll:00am-ll:00pm; 2:00pm-7:00pm Grand Entry Featured events include intertribal dancing, drum contest, gourd dancing, and demonstration and specialty dancing. Learn how to use variety in your sentences. This event is free and open to the public. Meditation Group Location: PPHS For more information call (760) Time: 12:00pm-12:30pm 439-8569 or visit the web site at: www.csusm.edu/powwow This meditation group meets weekly on Fridays in Dr. Fritz Kreisler's office. Groups run on a ''drop-in" basis. Monday, October 9, Location: Academic Hall 314 Time: 10:00am-l 1:00am Short and easy depression test, suicide risk questionnaire, educational presentation with a video, consultation with a mental health professional, referrals, educational flyers, brochures and handouts. Offered through the Counseling and Psychological Services unit of Student Affairs. Take a Walk on the Creative 2000 Call 750-4910 for more informa- Side Film showing of Being There Study Abroad Information tion. Location: Commons 206 (Hal Ashby, 1979). Meeting Time: l:00pm-2:00pm Location: Commons 206 Careers for Liberal Studies In this film, Chauncey Gardner, This presentation will introduce Time: 9:00am-10:00am Majors Location: Visual and Performing who speaks in television coma model to bring out everyone's Arts Annex (441 La Moree Rd.) mercials cliches (which people Location: Craven 4201 Independent Filmmaker: creative side. Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm mistake for wisdom) is unexTime: Noon Denise Shaw pectedly elected president and Location: Academic Hall 102 undertakes to give the govern- Are you looking for a career in This slide and lecture preTime: 3pm Liberal Studies? This workshop Career Skills ment back to the people. sentation considers the ways Denise Shaw will give a may be for you! Raul Villa Presents: Representing Raza Urban Space: Creative Expressions of a Chicano Alternative Public Sphere Location: Craven 4201 Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Chicano literary and visual artists use their work to represent This event is free and part of and defend their urban milieus CSUSM's Fall Arts and Lectures against destructive urban devel- Series. opments and urbanistic ideologies. presentation/lecture about her years as an agent, director, and producer. Her past works include Learn about resume, interviews, Bodies Rest and Motion and Bed and job search. ofRoses. The North County Higher Education Alliance Classifieds Services Offered MEL-TYPE & U s tudy! M elissa 7 60.74L4105 i xoye@home.com Consortium of MiraCosta College—Palomar College—CSUSM C ontact L ynda o r H arry a t (760) 4 80-5622. Miscellaneous E gg D onors N eeded Help Wanted t o h elp m ake a n i nfertile c ouples d reams c ome t rue. C ounselors W anted C ompensation i s $ 3,500.00. 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For Sale ' 87 P lymouth F or S ale G ood C ondition. $ 1900 o bo. Congratulations to all t he Alpha XI Delta Ladies who e arned a 3.5 g.p.a. a nd above l ast semester. We are s o proud! - Cindy Bunch-Strawn —Laurel Burkhalter —Amanda Gibson —Courtney Montes —Sarah Wacker —Laura Stendel - Karl Vollmer w E R hat? The North County Higher Education Alliance seeks two students to represent transfer students to CSUSM from Palomar and MiraCosta. ligibility? Any student who completed the first two years of their college/ university education at either Palomar or MiraCosta College and who has completed at least one semester of work at CSUSM may apply for this position. esponsibilities? 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According to AISA cochair and Navajo Indian, Karen Giron, this is the first year that students have had the opportunity to plan the Pow Wow. With the aid of a few advisors, Giron, co-chair Michelle Jacobs, and a student committee, were able to put together an event that met the standards of quality as past Pow Wows. "My main reason for doing this is to raise awareness on campus and to inspire NativeAmerican students to come, not just to this college but to any college," said Giron, "also, just so they know there are other NativeAmerican students on campus and that we can offer them a support system and guidance from people of their own culture." The Pow Wow included Native-American arts and crafts booths and live performances in the center arena. The artwork and crafts, which were on display, provided another view of Native American culture. Traditional silver and turquoise jewelry, musical instruments, elaborate paintings of nature and spirits, pottery, and many other items were on display and for sale. The using a shared language. "Though many, perhaps dozens, of tribes were represented, all are considered one", stated Randy Edmonds, Master of Ceremonies for the Pow Wow. According to Edmonds, a Kiowa Indian, the event is about "trying to tell society that we're still rich in our theology. Our intent is to perpetuate our culture. We still dance our dances, we still sing our songs, we still pray. We want to make people aware of these things and we do that by putting on a Pow Wow." He stated that, "unlike European religions that have changed greatly since the Western discovery of the Americas, Native-American theology has not changed." Despite this, he said, "European religions and NativeAmerican religions have many parallels. Native religions talk about their environment and they, like many Western religions, have many things that are considered sacred." In speaking of sacred things, the Luiseno Indians had presented the CSUSM students with a "gift word," the tukwut ("mountain lion" in the Luiseno language). In the early 1990s tukwut became the unofficially adopted mascot name for CSUSM. However controversy began to surround the tukwut name. Cody Wolf Sanders of Cherokee, Apache, and Yaqui descent. recurring theme in most NativeAmerican art is a respect and appreciation for nature. Each tribe has its own traditional songs and dances that are considered sacred to the tribe that adds to its unique identity. However, there are also Intertribal Dances, such as the Gourd Dance, in which all tribes participate » Continues on pg. 2 Robert Diola was one ofmany who participated in the Grand Entry. All Pow Wow photos by Cheryl Cline. Blood Loss at CSUSM: I .C.C. H opes to I mprove Students Donate Over Fifty Pints By: Steve Kerrin Pride Staff Writer "I would hope someone would do it for me," said Brandi Blue, a Liberal Arts Major, as she stood outside the American Red Cross van after donating blood. This seemed to be the general sentiment from those who choose to donate blood. Over fifty pints of blood were collected from CSUSM on Tuesday, September 26 and Wednesday, September 27, 2000. Each potential donor is provided with a screening questionnaire prior to donating. Those who pass the initial screening are then taken inside where further tests are performed. In order to pass the initial screening, a potential donor must not: be under 17 years old have an active viral infection have viral diseases such as viral hepatitis, HIV, etc. be taking antiviral medication be a drug user have injected any drugs not prescribed by a doctor have gotten any tattoos or body piercings within the last 12 months have spent six months or more in the UK from 1980-1996 (due to risk of infection of the mad-cow disease) be receiving chemotherapy (which destroys blood cells and will disqualify you permanently) be under 110 pounds (the totalpercentage ofblood loss will be too great) »Continues on pg. 2 Student I nvolvement By: Giovanni Ferrer Pride Staff Writer Friday, October 6, 2000, the Inter-Club Committee held its second meeting. This year's I.C.C. goals are to improve club organizational skills and to increase student participation in activities held on campus. The first half of the meeting consisted of leadership training for club presidents and treasurers. The training covered different topics and procedures, including rules and regulations, and insurance and liabilities. The second half of the meeting focused on the business aspect of managing a club. Only half of the total clubs on campus may send two representatives to the meetings. All of the clubs must agree on a collaborative agenda prior to the meeting, and the representatives who attend the meeting vote on behalf of the other remaining clubs that are not in attendance. There are currently thirtynine chartered clubs on campus. This number is estimated to climb to more than 60 by the Spring of 2001. In addition, new club regulations will include two collaborated club events held per semester, club banking through CSUSM's Accounting Services, and club management training. Formerly known as the InterClub Council, I.C.C. has restructured in an attempt to make campus club events run more efficiently. In the past, some club events weren't organized properly. This led to some events being over-funded with poor turnout ratios, while other club events were "undercut," left in need of additional funding. Associated Students staff member Brad Schmidt serves as the newly positioned Club Service Technician of I.C.C. In an interview prior to the I.C.C. meeting, Schmidt stated that the main focus of I.C.C. is to "broaden the appeal to student life on campus." I.C.C. was developed as a way to fund clubs. Schmidt says that in the past, it seemed as though some clubs were only interested in getting money. "We don't fund clubs," said Schmidt, "we fund student life and activities." Schmidt hopes to maximize the student experience here at CSU San Marcos. With the use of research models of club services from different CSU campuses, CSUSM students' suggestions, and other methods, the I.C.C. is hoping to offer more on-campus activities for all students, fraternities/sororities, and campus clubs. �2 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 Campus News The Pride Chancellor Reed Visits CSUSM Jayne Braman Pride Graduate Intern During his two-day visit to CSUSM, the head of the California State University system, Chancellor Charles Reed commented, "we got the very best budget that this system has ever received with $337 million in new money." He then added, "which means we can add more faculty members, more compensation, more technology, more library books, and focus some on work-force development." In an editorial meeting with The Pride, Chancellor Reed discussed what this budget increase means to the CSU system and to CSUSM. Topping his list of priorities is the issue of student access to higher education. The Chancellor commends legislators for approving funds for the Cal Grants program. "Every once in a while something really big and good happens in Sacramento and it did this year for students and that is the increase in the Cal Grants program. That is huge, it is going from about $500 million to $1.2 billion by the year 2005," states Reed. This program is aimed at helping high school graduates through merit and financial-based assistance. Since the Cal Grants program is aimed at recent high school graduates, when asked what financial-assistance plans are being made available to returning and transfer students, Chancellor Reed and CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez agreed, "that the eligibility criteria stills needs to be established through financial aid." Other areas that CSUSM will benefit from with the increasedbudgetinclude $9million already received this year for the Collaborative Academic Preparation Initiative (CAPI), of which San Marcos is a participating university, with another $9 million being requested for the next school year. The CAPI program helps to groom high school students in English and Math in order to have them better prepared when they enroll in the university. The Chancellor has an interest in a seamless system which will unify all CSU campuses under a common calendar. This does not mean that all universities will start and stop on the same day; what this means, according to Chancellor Reed, is that those schools on a quarter-based system will convert to a semester-based system for ease of transferring credits and for seamless operations as CSU campuses head into year-round operations. Regarding upcoming referen- dum for the proposed field house/ student union. Chancellor Reed said, "it has been my experience that students don't look at the long-term advantages of those kinds of things." He believes that CSU Chancellor Charles Reed Photo courtesy of the CSU Web Site students should consider whether the decision, made now, will be an investment in the thousands of students that will come to this campus after them, and whether they can return to the campus in ten years and be proud of something that they helped to build. "Every time I come to this campus I see new buildings and that's great," commented the Chancellor. With two academic buildings currently under con- struction, he then added, "we've federal, contracts and grants." He got to figure out how to equip the said that adjustments would be buildings " He did add, however, made at this campus when conthat CSUSM is partially advan- tracts and grants are received. In the discussion of worktaged in being eligible for more load issues, the demands of meetof the funds allotted for library upgrades. The issue of the ing the university's 2,500-word library constitutes a "balanc- writing requirement is a point ing act," according to of contention between faculty Chancellor Reed, "between and administration. According print volumes needed and tech- to Chancellor Reed, maintaining nology. Because of technol- such a program is a campusogies, the library world is based decision. He said, "if this changing so we need to figure campus wants to have a distincout how to best take advan- tion to be great, that's a decision tage of other libraries' hold- they have to make here at this ings through the use of tech- institution." nology." The Chancellor also feels On the issue of recent strongly that the current meritgrievances filed by CSUSM pay system for faculty should faculty union members over stay in place. He feels that there workload, Chancellor Reed has been no proof of gender disemphasized that, "I am the one crimination. He claims, "every who told President Gonzalez that university system that I know of this institution needs to move its in America has a merit-pay systeaching load up to 12 units like tem for awarding performance, all the other CSU universities." and I'm not going to change He adds that "the governor and that." legislators procreate the money In closing, Chancellor Reed based upon the 12-unit teaching said, "It looks like we will request load." a budget about the same size When asked about compari- we received this year, we'll conson figures from other CSU uni- tinue to ask for a six percent versities that cite faculty work- compensation pool for all of our load below the mandated 12-unit employees, we'll continue to ask load, Chancellor Reed said, "in a for some money for technology, much older, more mature univer- we'll continue to emphasize worksity such as San Diego State, they force development, teacher eduhave gone out and gotten $100 cation, and our partnerships with million worth of outside, mostly public schools." Eighth Annual Tukwut Pow Wow San Diego » Continuedfrom pg. 1 For example, in the July 15, 1998 issue of the Union-Tribune, reporter Logan Jenkins quoted, "[President] Gonzalez said the school nickname, the Tukwuts, may be dropped for something with more ring than the Luiseno word for mountain lion. 'I don't even know how to spell it,' Gonzalez confessed." More articles and editorials in San Diego newspapers questioned the adopted name and some made a play on words for the "gift word', upsetting many Luiseno Indians and the American-Indian community. CSUSM Public Services Coordinator, Bonnie Biggs, became concerned about the official adoption of the tukwut name for CSUSM mascot, and she encouraged students to be informed about the history of the name. Biggs had also mentioned to the CSUSM community the possibility that some members of the Indian community may become upset over the official gift. And nowhere is there a formal, written recognition of the gift, only the media dissolution of it and our unwillingness to speak out on its behalf," according to a statement from the Pow Wow program. The AISA Committee had also planned to bring in members of the Navajo Code Talkers. The Code Talkers, according to Sam Tsosie of the AISA Student Committee, served in World War II and used their native language to help the US defeat Japan in the Pacific. Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict within the Navajo nation, they were Arts and crafts at the Pow Wow. unable to attend. Photo by Cheryl Cline. adoption of the tukwut name. In April of 1999 students were able to choose an official mascot name, but according to the AISA Pow Wow program, "a staff person in the office of Public Affairs removed tukwut from the student ballot," upsetting many students and faculty. "Cougar" became the officially adopted mascot name. AISA's Pow Wow program also cites a recent Union-Tribune article referring to the tukwut/ cougar name, as "archaic 'tukwuts'" versus "prosaic 'cougars'." "This recent article has opened up wounds that were just beginning to heal. It showed great Master of Ceremonies Randy disrespect, once again, for the Edmonds. Photo by Cheryl Cline history of the acquisition of this Head Eagle Staff Jeffrey Jackson Blood Bank Comes to Campus » Continuedfrom pg. 1 Once donors pass the initial screening, a blood test is taken to check for anemia. Donors may be turned away if a blood test shows they are anemic. The collection usually takes between eight to ten minutes. Donors may feel fatigued for several days following their dona- tion. The body replaces the plasma lost within 24 hours but it may take several weeks to replace the red blood cells. According to the San Diego Blood Bank, San Diego's largest supplier of blood, approximately 400 pints of blood are needed daily to fulfill the need at area hospitals. Once collected, the blood is screened for Hepatitis B and C, HIV, HTLV, and syphilis. It is then separated into three components: red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Recipients of each of these three products include accident victims, surgical patients, and people who are being treated with chemotherapy. If you want to donate blood, contact the American Red Cross at (800) 448-3543. A cademic B ulletin Attention CSUSM Students! Apply Today! N umerous scholarship opportunities a re a vailable t hrough t he F INANCIAL A I D & S C H O L A R S H I P O FFICE, l ocated i n C raven H all, R oom 4 204. C ompletion o f t he 2 000-01 G eneral S cholarship A pplication i s a ll t hat i s n eeded in 0r ? e u « e c o n s i d e r e d f or t he n ine s cholarships, w hich o ffer a wards r anging f r o m $ 8 5 0 t o $ 2000 e ach. T he d eadline f or f iling t he G e n e r a l S cholarship A pplication i s O ctober 1 2, 2 000. I n a ddition, c heck o ut t he F inancial A id a nd S cholarship O ffice b ulletin 5 scholarships are posted and corresponding applications are available. Apply Today! �October 10: The Last Day to Register to Vote By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer Tuesday, October 10, is the last day to register to vote. The registration form for the 2000 General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2000, needs to be postmarked by midnight Tuesday, October 10. Registration usually closes 29 days before an election, but October 9, 2000 is a holiday so close of registration has been extended one day. You can register to vote if you are a United States citizen, a resident of California, at least 18 years of age (or will be by Nov. 7th), you are not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony, and if you have not been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and vote. If you have not yet registered, you can do so in any of the following ways: Register to vote by mail: Mail-in registration forms are widely available at most post offices, libraries, and the DMV. Register in person: at any local election office in any city or town in the state; at any registration event you encounter anywhere in California; or at the DMV. Register by using the Internet: complete an on-line California Voter Registration Form at http:/ / www, s s.ca.gov/elect i ons/ elections k.html. You may also download the Federal Voter Registration Form from this web site. If you have moved, you should register to vote as soon as you move into your new home, as your registration information should, reflect your present address. You will remain registered to vote as long as you remain at the same address, even if you did not vote in the last several elections Help others register. You do not have to be registered to do this. To inquire about your voter registration status, call your county clerk or registrar of voters. For 2000" would specifically call for voter approval for anything that increases the intensity or density of the General Plan. This voter approval would be gathered through either special or general elections, depending on the timeliness of the matter. "Growth is not inevitable," added Skovgard. "People didn't move here to become part of LA; they moved here to get away from it." The current General Plan, as approved by the City Council, already provides specific areas for agriculture, housing, soft retail and industrial sites, called zones. Furthermore, the plan calls for the city to essentially "build out" at the 100,000-population mark in twenty years. www.bushgore.com isn't really a web page, but after taking a look at www.georgewbush.com and algore2000.com. it looks to me like they could have saved a few bucks and combined their web sites. The Republican and Democratic parties are often criticized by voters for being very similar and not providing a real choice for voters. Interestingly enough, the web sites for the Republican and Democratic candidates are identical in appearance. Both sites have the same basic layout: news items down the center column, multimedia links on the right, and the left side has links to election information for specific states, voter outreach information, and the all important information on how to send money to your favorite candidate. The main article for each site reflects the media image of the respective candidate: the article on the Bush site talks about "Additional Tools For Parents'" in general terms, while the article on Gore's site contrasts his tax plan with Bush's in the "policy wonkish" detail that Gore is known for. Both sites contain a link for Spanish translation. Neither of the Spanish sites are full translations of the English version, however, the Gore site comes close while the Bush site has only a few highlights translated into Spanish. However, these two web sites break their matching look and feel with their color schemes. Bush and Gore looked identical in A Closer Look at San Marcos Elections By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer From planned communities to pastures, the San Marcos Chamber of Citizens was formed less than two years ago in reaction to what chamber officials call unrestrained growth in the area. Its mission is simply to curtail the rapid loss of open spaces and natural resources that the community already experiences. At the forefront is Dr. Cynthia Skovgard, who serves as president of the Chamber of Citizens. Dr. Skovgard is running for City Council this November and, if she gets her way, San Marcos will make a turn, she says, in the right direction. voter information in San Diego County, contact: Mikel Haas, Registrar of Voters 5201 Ruffin Road, Suite I San Diego, CA 92123 P.O. Box 85656 San Diego, CA 92186-5656 (858) 565-5800 Fax (858) 694-2955 www.sdvote.com Hours 8am-5pm Weekly Web Site: BushGore their suits for the first debate, but only the www.algore2000.com web site uses the red, white and dark blue color scheme while the www.georgewbush.com web site color scheme is primarily black and white. E-mail jafo wac@hotmail.com with comments or suggestions for the next website review. Al Gore photos by Nebuxi San Diego County Campaign Madness Part I The Bush Debate Party By: Victor Mireles Pride Staff Writer "I will work to change policies and political coalitions that are driving endless growth," stated Skovgard. "Status quo, mediocre elected representatives are duplicating the reckless mistakes of Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We need to protect our priceless rural community from such destruction. Growth is not inevitable; shortsighted leaders create it." Up her sleeve lies the proverbial "ace in the hole," an initiative currently referred to as "The San Marcos Growth Management and Neighborhood Protection Act." Authored by Skovgard and the San Marcos Chamber of Citizens, the ballot measure promises to curtail growth to "acceptable levels" by leaving the ultimate decision up to the people. The measure, which will be voted on in November, accomplishes this feat by requiring voter approval for any development project that alters the City of San Marcos' General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. "The San Marcos Growth Management and Neighborhood Protection Act of So why do we need another law to make the City Council abide by a plan that they initiated? As Dr. Skovgard puts it, they seem to have no interest in sticking to their original plan. The proposition Skovgard states was drafted in response to 68.3 percent of the community who stated in 1993 that they would like to see San Marcos stay about the same, population wise, as it was then. The figures come from a council-commissioned study called "Imagine! San Marcos." "They say they have this open door policy for information," added Skovgard, "they say they want the public's input but then they don't use it." That will all change, she says, if elected. But Skovgard and The San Marcos Chamber of Citizens have a long way to go if they are to change the direction of San Marcos. On the opposing end are the developers, the mortages brokers and the real estate agents as well as five other City Council candidates all vying to put their ideas and opinions on the books in San Marcos. The 2000 Presidential Campaign has hit full stride across the nation. In San Diego County, the two major political parties are holding events to get out the vote, to pass out literature, and to speak on behalf of their candidates. In order to find out how both sides view the race, this reporter attended a debate party on behalf of George W. Bush on Tuesday, October 3, at the Bahia Hotel in Mission Bay. Yard signs that read, "Bush/ Cheney 2000", marked the pathway. Kay Spafford, the San Diego County Chair for the George W. Bush campaign, walked the room and greeted various party loyalists in attendance. Most of the people wore campaign buttons while others went a step further and wore GOP ties, hats, and necklaces. The crowd was an eclectic mix of young and old. Many of the younger debate party attendees were college students from various universities around the county. When asked why he was at the debate party, USD student Chris Jordan replied, "Our party is the one that takes pride in being American." Another USD student, Lucas Simmons, was less enthusiastic and had ulterior motives for being at the debate party, "Well, I am still kind of exploring. I feel the Republicans are right for the country." Lucas then leaned in and, while looking at a young woman across the room, said, "In truth, I am also here to meet people." Alcoholic beverages were available, and the spirits of the George Bush photos by Nebuxi gathering crowd grew. When the debate finally aired, the crowded fell into silence, erupting in cheers when Gov. Bush's name was announced. As the debate started, the crowd cheered in a sports-like manner. The answer that Al Gore gave to the opening question was unsatisfactory to one man who yelled out, "Answer the question!" Soon after, num- bers of people repeated the response. As the room grew uncomfortably hot, many of the patrons wandered in and out. The group cheered when Bush seemed to score a debate point and sneered whenever Al Gore spoke. The bartender, who only wished to be identified as Jim, whispered, "This is why I am not a Republican." The once loud cheers and jeers subsided as the debate proceeded. Most people talked among themselves about the debate and which candidate they thought was winning or losing. As two men were walking out the door, they said, "Gore is winning," while another man yelled, "Bush is kicking his butt!" At the end of the debate, Kay Spafford thanked people for attending. Some people were in a festive mood, some people were busy dissecting each point of the debate, while most people just left. However, the person who was the happiest was Jim the bartender. When asked how he did in tips, Jim replied, "Great," with a big smile on his face. (Next week, the Al Gore debate party). �^esday, October io, 2000 Arts & Entertainment Bjork Dreams In Dancer In The Dark By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer Though Lars von Trier's highly original Dancer in the Dark drew some brutal reviews at last spring's Cannes Film Festival, it emerged with the Golden Palm and a best-actress award for its lead: Icelandic singer, composer and actress, Bjork. The new film was released in San Diego on Friday, October 6. It is named in reference to its main character's fascination with dancing and the sound of music, while she trudges down a path of disease-driven blindness. Set in 1964 rural Washington State, Selma (Bjork) is a Czech immigrant and a single mother working relentlessly to afford an operation which will save her young son from the same disease stealing her own sight. While her fascination is captivated strongly by the all-singing, all-dancing Hollywood-produced musicals (which her failing eyesight eventually prevents her from viewing), she is receptive to the most minuscule and atomic buildingblocks of sound, rhythm, and body movement. Selma who is destitute, petite, blind, and foreign, is empowered by music, allowing her to burn radiant and warm in this mundane factory town. Indeed, whether riveted by the music of machinery or passing trains, sound, and the promise of her son's sight, is her only salvation. However silence, rather than steel bars or poverty, is her unbearable prison. The film manages to address a number of social issues, including the ills of consumerism, immigrant factory labor, the antiCommunist rhetoric of the time, and anti-death penalty advocacy while remaining focused on the emotional lives of the characters and the story. It is both the focus on Selma's inner life and the sheer innovative and artistic enormity of what von Trier accomplishes which allows one to easily maneuver around gaps in the screenplay. The film establishes a sense of hyper-realism through its almost entire use of the handheld camera. The camera almost never stops moving, and often the footage cuts in and out seemingly irrespective to dialogue or character beats, giving a sense that the film is created using a misunderstood home camcorder. The footage is hyper-realistic, and is reminiscent of something like The Blair Witch Project, which attempts to present itself as a documentary. Simultaneously, the film creates the day-dream-world of Selma, which expresses itself through original Stomp-esque musical numbers. Music is made visual, featuring incredible camera-movements which made this otherwise frugal film into the most expensive movie ever made in Sweden. The sincerity with which these musical numbers are presented manage to retain a genuine emotional accessibility and permeability. With such opposing techniques, von Trier simultaneously pushes and pulls his The Pride Bjork in Dancer In The Dark. Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com viewers out of centrist cookiecutter filmmaking. Many actors carry with them the intensely residual inter-cinematic weight of their previous roles. These residual influences, such as David Morse's recent role in The Green Mile, or Peter Stormare's role in Fargo, not to mention Bjork's musical persona, brilliantly augment and complicate the psychological impact of the film. This carefully chosen combination causes the viewer to feel that they already know something about these new characters. As Dancer in the Dark is not likely to move past Hillcrest Cinemas, I can, while strongly urging you to see it, and confidently assure you that you will not be disappointed. Von Trier's creation is assuredly cutting edge, and is recommended not only as a film, but as an artpiece open to interpretation. Surprisingly wellworth the price of a film, you may find yourself disappointed that it ends after only 2 hours and 20 minutes. Dancer in the Dark is the third in a new cycle of films von Trier promised he would begin which adhere to a completely different style, one that places the emphasis upon the actors and the stories. He stayed true to his word with his similarly styled and internationally acclaimed 1996 film Breaking the Waves, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes, and is the first in his socalled "trilogy of goodness." Dimension is one of von Trier's ongoing current projects and is filmed at a rate of only three minutes per year. It will not be finished until the year 2024. Having already lost one actor and two production people, von Trier has made special arrangements for a successor to finish the film should he meet a premature death. All that is known about Dimension is that it is a crime story. The World of Championship Skateboarding Zeinabu Irene Davis Presents Her Film H females were held in the 72 foot wide Half^Fipe, the 12,000 square foot StrJre Course, and the 65-foot loijS "PlayStation 2 Soul B owP| Masters Bowl Contest. 11 Many of#Sa% Diego and professionRune Glifberg wonfirstplace in the North C ounts t^p ere in comal skateboarders w Vert Vans Triple Crown Final. By: Melanie Addington screenwriter Mark Arthur Cherry All skating photos by Chris Weedon petition: Anayt MacDonald Pride Editor (Davis's husband) researched deaf Ocean wacfc; San Diego^i culture and revised the script. 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The film features the Escondido Center Theater. The PlayStation, by Sony, hosted deaf actress, Michelle A. Banks. political film by Tim Robbins, "Grind Session" Street Course. Compensation's original script Bob Roberts, is the next event. The course, designed with did not incorporate deaf culture. Bob Roberts will be screened at banks, ledges, rails, and a small When David and her husband the Center for the Arts on October half pipe on the side, was saw Banks perform at the 11 at 6:30p.m. For further inforopen to the public (a personal Northern Sign Theater in St. Paul, mation, contact Arts and Lecture skateboard and safety equipMinnesota, her performance blew Series Coordinator Bonnie Biggs ment were only necessary). Andy MacDonaldfrom San Diego PlayStation also featured a Bob Burnquist won third place in thethem away and they knew she at bbiggs@csusm.edu. had to be in their film. So won second place in the Vert Finals. video game van, allowing both Vert Finals. Compensation [tel JiliJ jllJ n ESPN lans t0 tele �Golf Team Wins Texas Tournament For the Record I want to extend my sincerest apology to Katherine Niblett. Ms. Niblett, a freshman on the crosscountry team, complained about being misquoted in the October 3 issue of The Pride. I committed several errors in dealing with Ms. Niblett and I have taken the following steps to ensure that those errors are not repeated. First, I will always make clear that the interviewee knows when she's being quoted. Second, I will clarify and confirm the statement by reading back the stated quote to the interviewee. Finally, I will ensure that the person interviewed understands how the quote will be used. Ms. Niblett was correct in issuing her complaint. I deeply regret any harm that my article may have caused her. Steve Compian M C D irect CSUSM Women s Golf Team with Coach Jackie Trischman. Photo courtesy of CSUSM Athletics 9 By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer Bad weather didn't stop CSUSM's golf teams from storming out of Texas with a new addition for the CSUSM trophy case. The men's golf team took top honors at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Invitational Tournament held in Belton, Texas on September 25 and 26. The Cougars ended with a two-day score of 592 as they outpaced the competition by 27 strokes to win the 36-hole tourney. Junior Tony Sellers led the team with a two-round score of 145 and finished in first place overall. Sellers was followed by Josh Spreng (2nd), Joe Rathburn (3rd), Brett Dolce (5th), and Cory Scoggin (9th). Spreng, who is a freshman, from Hagerstown, Maryland, shot 68, a tournament low on the final day, helping lead CSUSM to victory. CSUSM's women's golf team also performed well in the weather-shortened tournament. On the first day of tournament play, the Cougar women were tied with the defending NAIA champions, the University of Mary HardinBaylor. The Cougars ended the tournament tied for 3rd place out of thirteen teams. The women's team shot a 345 on the first day and a 351 in the final round of tournament play. Teresa Thomas led the women's squad by finishing in 10th place, followed by Esther Rengpian (14th), Stephanie Segura (16th), Effie Rengpian (18th), and Nicole Carnes (29th). The Cougar golf teams will be at separate tournaments October 15-17. The men will compete at CSU Bakersfield, and the women will compete at Boise State University in Idaho. Cross eam Country Tat Stanford Shines By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer The CSUSM Cross Country teams made a strong showing at the Stanford Invitational on Saturday, September 30. The men's team had its best performance of the season by finishing in sixth place out of twenty-four teams. When asked about the men's performance, head coach Steve Scott said, "I thought we made a breakthrough. We did well against teams that we'll run against in the NAIA." James Adams, who placed fourth out of 196 runners, led the Cougars. Adams ran the 8K race in a time of 25 minutes and 29 seconds and was followed by Marcus Chandler who came in 13th (26:06) while Brian Sullivan placed 24th (26:29), Mike Manzano placed 61st (27:31), and Mike Shannon placed 86th (27:57). Sullivan described his experience at the Stanford Invitational, "I wasn't at my best, but both teams did well overall." Coach Scott was more optimistic about the steady performer, "Brian is doing just fine. He's right where his training indicates he should be." The Cougar women's team placed 11th out of the 30 teams entered in the college division, despite being with- out one of their best athletes, Heather Garritson, who was injured and unable to compete at the Invitational. Cara Rumble topped the women runners with a time of 19 minutes and 27 seconds for 20th place out of244 runners. Renee MacDonald came in 34th place (19:55), followed by Lorena Reyes j gyfj 84th place (20:55), Felisha Mariscal 94th place (21:03), and Katherine Niblett 107th place (21:19). Evaluating the women's performance was hard for Coach Scott, "The California region is very difficult to rank on the women's side. With Heather, we would have finished higher [at the Stanford Invitational]." Coach Scott said that the women would have finished as high as fifth place if Garritson had been healthy . Scott has also been encouraged by the development of his freshman runners. "I've been very surprised with the performance of Mike Manzano and Mike Shannon. On the women's side, I was pleased with Felicia Mariscal's performance. She was our number four runner at Stanford," said Coach Scott. 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You even go as far to say that the "growing bureaucracy is the only think trickled down since the sixties. I don't know if you have any political experience but this simply make you sound ignorant. I guess the accomplishment of our Republican Congress balancing the budget has slipped your mind. In my short time in Washington DC I also had the opportunity to hear some prominent Democrats and Republicans speak. I came to realize that these politicians, that according to you only care about how popular they're going to be, have a love for this nation that most can only fathom. I'm not saying I agree with all of their Ideals, but these men are doing what they honestly think is best for this nation. We have great men in our Government putting themselves on the line for this country everyday. To label that all politicians are dirty, once again demonstrates your limited knowledge on politics. In the article you also discuss" Universal Health Care", Letters to the Editors which is socialized medicine. Ask anybody from Europe about socialized medicine and you'll hear stories of 5 hour waits to see a doctor and poor service. It not that it's too complicated or costly it just doesn't work. I think you'd even agree that when the Government runs programs they don't work. Mr. Nader wants more Government regulation and regulatory agencies, to me that me that sounds like a growing bureacracy. Ralph Nader should be included in the Presidential debates. It will prove that he is a one-issue candidate and that he confused on a majority of the issues. For example he wants to down size the military. The United States is the most power n nation in the World because of its military. In addition the U.S. currently classifies 16 nations as hostile nations to the U.S. but Mr. Nader thinks we need to demobilize and often mentions "nonexistent enemies". Ask an expert about China or North Korea and see if they agree with "non-existent enemies." I agree that students hold the key to change and we have to be active in Government. We as students' need we keep are freedoms intact and we do this by not letting Government control and regulate our lives. Ralph Nader has a few good points on a few issues. He should continue his career as a "Consumer Advocate" but as President of this Country I don't think so. Steve Cima D e a r Editors > Call me a hopeless romantic, but when I think of Universities, I envision big, ivy covered buildings set amongst a forest of giant oaks and Moreton Bay figs, the space between carpeted in a verdant sward of soft grass, with students all around, some walking between classes, some lounging on the lawn in groups discussing the day's topics, and some sitting alone, reading or contemplating the sky that peeks through the green canopy overhead. I know that the oak/fig thing will take quite a few years to come to pass, but we do have the grass, right? Wrong! I don't know how many of us have ventured out onto the campus lawns to find a soft spot to sit or lie on, but I know that those who have soon realized that the areas require rubber boots to traverse safely. "Why is this so?" we ask, "Is there no way to water less, especially considering the fact that southern California is actually a desert?" Can't we save a lot of money on irrigation? Well, it all comes down to the grass itself. The turf that the school has installed is a tall fescue that has been supposedly engineered to withstand drought, commonly referred to by the trade name Marathon. I happen to have this same grass in my front yard, where if I do not want dead spots, I have to over water mine as well. The sad fact is, pretty much the only thing that the tall fescue is tolerant to, is a lot of water. You can see evidence of this if you look out from the upper floors of Craven Hall at the lawn that stretches from in front of University Hall out to the Caesar Chavez steps; it is a muddy quagmire....with dead spots! About the only thing this The Pride water-loving, coarse-bladed, fungus-susceptible, drought-intolerant turf has going for it is that it stays green all year long. Ooooooo. I propose that the school kill the fescue, (spray it all with Round-Up or equivalent) and replace it with Bermuda grass, trade name Tiffgreen or something similar. I know that Bermuda will go dormant in winter, but it's only a couple of months. Since I have Bermuda in my backyard, I can say that it outperforms the fescue on all other counts. It does very well on 1/3 the water that the fescue needs, it loves the heat, it is self healing, is fine bladed and soft and looks like a green Persian rug when it is well fed. In fact, the new elementary schools in Temecula all get Bermuda grass playing fields, and if the grass can stand up to hundreds of running, jumping, screaming banshees, surely it can stand up to the few intellectual discussions we would throw at it. At what point would this grass pay for itself in water savings alone? What about the fact that the lawn areas would be converted, from completely cosmetic to areas useable by the students, simply by changing the grass? The rest of the landscape is of the sustainable, low water use type, why not the lawns? The answer is pretty simple. Please join me in urging the University to convert the lawns, both so that the students can use these areas and for the savings in water. Send your support by email to the Pride, as well as to any faculty that you feel should get the word. Thanks, Mark S. Roberts Dear Editors, Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. As a parent/ student at CSUSM I just wanted to share the news in an effort to help any other parent/students. The A.S.I. Early Learning Center has been a real lifesaver for me, the last year and a half. It must be the best-kept secret at CSUSM! For the last 3 semesters, I have had the joy of dropping my children off there and knowing that they are being genuinely cared for by loving teachers. My son, Austin graduated from their Pre-K class last spring and is now doing quite well in kindergarten. My three year old is currently enrolled there and loves going there three days a week. The staff is friendly and professional. They are understanding of student's needs to have to study and prepare for classes. The prices and the hours work nicely with a student schedule and budget. So many other places I checked into required that you pay for the entire week, even if you only utilize 2-3 days of services per week. At the Early Learning Center, I only pay for what I need. I don't know that I would have finished each semester as successfully as I did without their support. They even made sure I knew about the childcare scholarship available each semester. I am so thankful for this center and hope to help some other parent students by letting them know about this place! There are currently openings Contact Joyce Williams, ELC Director, by phone at (760) 750-4999 or e-mail: jjwillia@csusm.edu. Sincerely, Tammy Gallegos Is Dr. T Diet Pride: Now 100% Content Free Normal? I'd like to comment on the Arts & Entertainment movie review on "Dr. T and the Women" done by J. Ryan Sandahl in the 10/3/2000 Pride. In his review, Mr. Sandahl makes a statement that "...Dr. T and the Women explores a normal father whose life is far too complex". Only two paragraphs earlier we find that Dr. T has a mistress who's been unfaithful to him (imagine that) with his hunting buddy. Frankly, I don't appreciate the characterization that to be a "normal" father (of two beautiful children) I need to have a mistress or be unfaithful to my wife. That may be normal in Mr. Sandahl's world, but I hope we all aspire to something a little higher. Roger Herzler Last semester it came to my attention that The Pride was "moving towards a policy of having everyone sign their letters." This semester The Pride adopted the policy and stated in an editorial reply on 9/26/00, "The Pride does not print anonymous letters." Admittedly, letters to the editor that have been signed with the full name of their author may potentially be seen as having greater credibility and as showing a willingness of the author to take responsibility and credit for that what was said. I believe, however, that it is inappropriate and unwise for The Pride to adopt a policy of rejecting letters simply based on the author's willingness to sign their name. There are extenuating circumstances that warrant the publication of unsigned letters to the editor. There are groups of people at CSUSM for which it may be inappropriate or unwise for them to express their opinions publicly, as in a letter to the editor; that fact does not, however, invalidate their opinion or their right to speech. For example, student employees are entitled to express their opinions, including their opinions, about the departments for which they work. However for student employees to write about their job or department, with their name signed, could negatively impact their employment status or ability to receive future raises. Staff and faculty also are entitled to their opinions and may have similar concerns regarding what they are able to say with their name signed to a published document. Furthermore CSUSM is still a small campus with many classes that are always offered with the same instructor, and there may be a time when students feel it is appropriate to write to The Pride regarding such a teacher, yet knows they will have a class with that teacher in the future. It is wrong for The Pride to restrict the freedom of speech in these cases and others due to authors' legitimate desires to remain anonymous. Samantha Beltram noted in the 9/26/00 issue of The Pride that in the last five issues of The Pride, there had not been a single opinion article or letter to the editor that was not from a staff writer. The inability to write The Pride and be even considered for publication anonymously clearly would prevent the people in situ- HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS ations, such as the above, from writing The Pride at all. This may be a contributing factor to the lack of student opinion in The Pride. Last semester I remember several anonymous letters were published. The Pride's current policy prevents such authors from contributing to The Pride, thus limiting their speech. In the interest of freedom of speech at CSUSM, I strongly urge The Pride to change this policy. If people should be judged on the content of their character, and not the color of their skin, why should writing be judged on the signature line and not content? —Anonymous, of course. [Requested signature line ~ rejected by The Pride] David J. Ludwig TOPRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �Opinion _ For Those Who Don't Take the Elevator By: Steve Kerrin Pride Staff Writer I was hiking up the stairs in the ACD building the other day when a problem confronted me, actually, three problems. Three problems that were standing in the middle of the stairway, oblivious to the fact that several people were trying to get by. They were busily yapping away as if they couldn't wait the ten seconds that it would have taken them to get to the landing to discuss whatever was on their minds. Of the people being held up by these inconsiderate shrews, I was apparently the only one with the audacity to request that the obstructers remove a certain portion of their anatomy from my intended course and continue their discussion in a place with more room to walk around them. Though less than thrilled with the tone and verbiage of my request, slightly different from this printed version, they complied. I had always thought that how to act while walking up stairs in the first place. Wait until was a matter of common sense you get to the top or bottom and common courtesy, which we where there's room to get didn't need a set of rules for. Of around you. course the error of my assumption was thinking that everyone 3) Don't walk three people has common sense. Apparently across and then get irritated we do need some kind of remindwhen some poor sap who's er, so I submit the following: trying to get to class on time brushes up against you because you're taking up too much damn room. It's not his fault you can't handle the idea that two objects can't occupy the same space 1) Walk on the right side of at the same time. the stairs, just like driving. A simple concept that keeps people from running into 4) Look where you're going. I don't know how many times each other. It makes so I've seen someone have to much sense but yet every sidestep someone else who day I still have head-on was talking over their shoulcollisions with people who der and not watching what haven't figured this one out. was in front of them. 2) Don't stop in the middle Yes, I know, most of these of the stairs unless you things only take a few seconds look to see if anyone's * out of the day to deal with, but if behind you first. If it's that bloody important, you it's one less irritation during midshouldn't have forgotten it terms and finals, isn't it worth it? By: Bryan Glark Pride Staff Writer portrayals of scandal. So I feel it's time to back it up with pictures. Some will be flattering, others may condemn. But in the end I feel that the views expressed, along with the pictures, will give our campus a better self-image that will help us, Rules for Stairway Etiquette A Campus View In working with The Pride, I have read a large number of opinions about Cal State San Marcos. Some are glowing reflections of perfection. Others are dismal as a campus community, judge our progress or failure to individual satisfaction. If we can each realize and critique our own sense of community, then maybe we can create a better community. I submit the following view. A modern sculpture collage, or a secret nuclear missile silo? It is neither of these things. It is a lamppost that is missing or out for repair - right smack dab in the middle of The Quad. It really adds to the "under construction" theme that we have going around the campus. I like how the hazard cone has "CSUSM" printed on the side, as if to say, "Hey, this is a Cal State University of San Marcos eyesore - Don't even try to steal it!" i _ This is taken from the pebbly sidewalk of the intersection of Twin Oaks Valley Road and Craven Drive. If anyone has parked across the street at the SMAC Center, you've had the pleasure of this wonderful view. The only down part - it is all uphill. The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor All o ptions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views Meianie Addington of The Pride, or of California State University San M arcos. Unsigned editorials represent t he majority Victoria B. Segall opinion of The Pride editorial board. Darcy Walker Letters to the editors should include an address, Jayne Braman telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters Madeleine F. Marshall may be edited for grammar and length. Letters Build it, and they shall shun... The people and Tony Gwynn By: Giovanni Ferrer Pride Staff Writer I love baseball. I know that the wealthiest franchises are usually the teams on top. The power of the dollar makes its way through many big cities in every state across the country, and San Diego has become the same. I am not a Padres fan, but I keep up with MLB (Major League Baseball). I can tell when someone is trying to give me the run about nowhere. Where has the new ballpark development gone? And what's up with the situation between the Padres organization and the team's heart and soul, Tony Gwynn? You don't need to be a Steinbrenner tofigureout that it's all about the O' heavenly dollar. For the past few years, the theme has been: don't shell out the cash for good ballplayers, get rid of all your all-stars, and let us build a ballpark without a solid team as the foundation. Now they're not willing to accommodate for a player, Tony Gwynn, who over the years has taken less money to play for a city and community who adores him. A player who could have left many years ago to play for more money and a championship contention, but stuck it out through many disappointing team seasons. The sad part is that these people do not see the value of such players as Tony Gwynn the same way a true San Diego Padres fan does. People can become very unappreciative in this world. That's a fact of life. But it's seriously disheartening to see the way afirstballot baseball hall of fame athlete can be treated these days. Tony Gwynn can run for mayor of the city if he wanted to. The San Diego community, Padres fans, and baseball fans around the world in general, have grown to appreciate every effort and contribution he's made for the love of the people and the game. It is a downright shame to see one of baseball's best ever get treated that way over saving a few million dollars in the short run. They want Padres fans to flip the bill two ways; one way is by funding the new ballpark, the other is a probable and most likely price increase for tickets, merchandise, and food and beverage concessions. Oh look! A pile of various warning signs in the corner of University Hall. That corner must be incredibly dangerous! I guess I am pretty lucky to have made it out of there alive! Who knows how many accidents could have happened in that corner if all 3 to 4 signs weren't warning people of the risk of the University Hall "Danger Corner". Stay on your toes, everyone, danger could be around every corner. T The courtyard between Academic Hall and University Hall is a pretty amazing sight. It has plenty of benches, lots of greenery, and a good deal of shade in the mornings and afternoons. Overall, this is one of the best spots on the campus to just sit down and read a book. should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://wwwxsusm.edu/pride �Calendar 8 Tuesday, October 10,2000 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 Time: 6:30pm Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Meditation Group The Pride Lecture & book signing by author Michele Serros. Serros is also the author of Location: Commons 207 Time: 12:00pm-12:30pm In this cynical, o ffbeat film, an ambitious candidate shapes himself to become someone who the media will cover and whom he thinks the people will vote for. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays in Commons 207. of Groups run on a "drop-in" basis. This eventFisallfree and partectures CSUSM's Arts and L Series Career for Business Majors Location: Craven Hall 4201 Library Book Sale Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Location: Library Courtyard Learn about the careers in busi- Time: 9:00am-3:00pm ness. Used books at bargain prices! 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 American Indian Pow Wow blood drive Chancellor Charles Reed voter registration https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/90a5c3aed07b4d04c58cb930fa2ca503.pdf ae81c43df6535c640b7a92e861c7d747 PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride N eed to Know The Pride California State University San Marcos Vol VIII No. 8/ Tuesday, October 17,2000 Students Vote Yes to Fee Increase Student Union to Break Ground as Early as Next Month J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer How would you feel if you received a score of 96% on a test? Most students would be proud of such a high score, but a fellow student informed me that after receiving a test score of 96%, she was given a B+ on the test! She said that a grading curve pulled her grade down. A professor on campus told me that professors are only allowed to give a certain number of A's, B's, C's, etc., to a class. Is this normal? I asked a professor of mine if this is true, and she directed me to Dr. Paul Jasien, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and former professor of Chemistry. When asked if a red flag would go up if a professor gave all A's in a class, Jaisen simply answered, " y e s " as one would go up if a professor gave all F's. He added that there is no process of checking the grades given by professors each semester. The only way in which this information could be obtained would be either through student evaluation forms where every student gives a professor a perfect evaluation, or if students go around talking about how they all received A's in a class. "The evaluation forms are reviewed by a committee," says Marilyn Ribble, a GEO professor. She went on to state that after review, a sampling of the evaluations goes into the professor's file and can be reviewed at a later date. Paul Jasien went on to state that if most or all of the evaluations are giving a professor a perfect score, that may mean the professor and/or the course should be reviewed because there should usually be a couple students that the professor was unable to connect with. "Evaluations can be difficult for professors to read by the end of the semester because they know that something just does hot click with every single student and they wish it did," Jasien said. » Article continues on pg. 2 11 i l l x I - j ,, A v - ^ -i v < Proposed site of the Clarke Field House/Student Union. Photo courtesy of Planning Design and Construction. By: Kathleen Hash Pride Staff Writer With only a 465 CSUSM student voter turnout, the Student Union Fee Referendum Increase was approved last week. The referendum was part of an effort by the University Student Union Advisory Board (USUAB) to build the Clarke Field House/ Student Union. The first measure students approved was a fifty dollar fee increase per semester which would take place Measure 1 passed on July 10, 2001. The students 340 "yes" votes also approved the second increase in student fees of fifteen dollars to 120 "no* votes for July 2006, along with another (there werefiveblank fifteen dollar increase in July 2010. ballots) When asked about the Student Numbers Courtesy of CSUSM Union Fee Referenda results, President Gonzalez said, "I feel long run." Gonzalez hopes the really good. It's a win-win situ- student union construction can ation for the students. The stu- begin as early as next month. dents are showing us that they Seven to eleven percent of know what is important in the CSUSM students participated in —Measure 2 passed with 300 "yes" votes to 148 "no" votes (there were 17 blank ballots). " the vote said Francine Martinez, Vice President for Student Affairs. 465 votes were cast on Monday and Tuesday of last week. » Cont. on Pg 2 Faculty Drop One of Three Workload Grievances Against Administration By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer The California Faculty Association (CFA) withdrew the first of three College of Education workload grievances. This griev- ance was filed in 1998 and was scheduled for arbitration on October 10, 2000. The faculty grievance was over an increase from 18 to 19 units per year in instructional workload for College of Education faculty. It also grieved reduction from 1/2 to 1/3 in WTUs (Weighted Teaching Units) for supervision of student teachers. James Semelroth, CFA Central Office's arbitration specialist, added emphatically, however, that "withdrawal of the arbi- To the Editor Page 4^5 F*geW tration demand in no way should be construed by the CSU to mean that CFA is conceding that the workload adjustments in 1998 are not violations of the agreement and past practices of the campus, they clearly are." >Cont on Pg 2 Academic Bulletin Calendar �Grading Student » Continued from pg. 1 Possibility of all A's? The possibility of every student in a class receiving all A's does exist; yet the probability is very low that it will happen. "If every Student in a class received an A, one of two things could be happening. Either every student was phenomenal and did A work and deserved an A, or the professor is nof distributing assignments that would distinguish A's from B's and so on," explained Jasien. When asked if professors can create their own grading scale, Dean Jasien responded, "Absolutely, usually professors are able to figure out, over the course of a few semesters, how students are learning and can adjust their grading scales accord* ingly. It is a. matter of knowing their clientele [students], the percentage of work they are able to do, and the information they are able to learn," said Jasien. Do grading curves exist? Again, yes. Professors are allowed to use grading curves in their classes versus a straightpoint system. Straight-point systems are simple and put the choice of earning the grade into the students' hands. If students do the work and earn A's, then they will receive A's. This may be an incentive to students helping each other. But if a professor is using a curve to grade students, there may be less incentive for other students to help each other. A curve normally pulls the low grades up, where as higher grades can be pulled down. So if students are helping each other and everyone is doing well on tests, the curve goes up (thus pulling some higher grades down, which allows for a 96% B+). "If students know that a curve can harm them, the incentive to helping other students diminishes," explained Jasien. According to the Dean, there is no policy about grading except to grade fairly according to a students' effort in a class. How to dispute a grade If a student is unhappy with a grade, he or she is allowed to dispute it. The first thing students should do if they have a grade dispute is to go to the professor. If the problem is not resolved, the student can go to the chair of the department, then to the Dean, and so on. At the top of the ladder is a formal student grievance committee for resolution of grade disputes. "Students do have the right to dispute grades if they feel they have not received the grade they earned," states Jasien. Grade disputing should be taken very seriously and only students who feel they received an undeserved grade should dispute it. Union Fee Increase Passes »Continued from Pg 1 Current university enrollment €m is approximately 6,000 full time Clarke Field House/Student Union plans include ASI offices, club meeting rooms, a gym, shower students. "We need student parand locker facilities, storage, and eventually a convenience store. There will also be outside ticipation," said Brian Polen, who eating and lounging areas designatedfor student use. is on the Board of Student Photo Courtesy ofCSUSM's Planning, Design and Construction Representatives, "without it, [the political process] is stagnant." When asked about low voter turnHowever, student Karen the Free Speech Area. A.S.I, also other minor expenses," said Susan out, President Gonzalez cited stu- Zeisler feels the low voter turnout passed out buttons in support of Green, Associate Vice President dent and community apathy as was due to the lack of publicity the referendum with equipment pf Administrative Services. the problem. for the Fee Referendum Vote. "I and materials donated by Mira Green, who also works as desigdon't think they told anybody," Costa College. "This is our last nee for the USUAB, explained she said. Zeisler seemed upset chance to get people to vote," said that they had originally hoped to that the information had not got- A.S.I. President Dean Manship. build a Student Union for under ten to her earlier. "Paying $50 in Buttons were distributed from a $3 million but "it just isn't posfees doesn't benefit me," Zeisler table located on Founders Plaza sible anymore." The Clarke Field House/ Student Union is expectcommented after learning the fact during the two voting days. ed to cost over $7 million. that the Student Union will not be completed until after she graduStudent Union History ates. The university has not yet The USUAB said they were In 1992 students at CSUSM determined who, besides CSUSM doing what they could to get the approved a plan to build the stu- students, will be able to use the word out aboi£ the upcoming dent union. The first two refer- Field House. However, during a vote, but only had a $500 budget endums had failed, but the 1992 Fee Referendum Open Forum, for their ad campaign. vote meant that in 1993, students USUAB Chairman Mike Harrod Informiation was available on- began paying student fees for the speculated that alumni would line and fliers were distributed first time at CSUSM. The funds most likely have to pay additional on campus as well as open forum raised in the subsequent years fees to use the gymnasium and Students voted on Oct 9 and 10. Photo by Melanie Addington meetings hosted by USUAB in were put into "design fees and the exercise facilities. CSUSM Faculty Drop Grievance »Continued from Pg 1 Because arbitration is expensive, the CFA must weigh the financial costs against the probability of winning. CFA felt it would be difficult to prove that the small increase in workload of the first grievance was "excessive" or "unreasonable" as stated in the contract. Rather than spend the time and energy on this arbitration, CFA decided to withdraw its grievance. CFA's concern that withdrawal from arbitration would be misconstrued as conceding defeat arose after CSUSM President Alex Gonzalez issued a memo to the faculty, which Semelroth described as "very misleading". Gonzalez' memo informed faculty that CFA had withdrawn "the San Marcos workload grievance", when only one of three grievances were withdrawn. Semelroth further contested Gonzalez' assurance that "resolution of the grievance is clear" saying that, "Nothing could be further from the truth. The resolution of the grievance is not clear.. .the issue persists and [administrators] have won no victory." In response to questions asked about the dropping of the one grievance, President Gonzalez responded saying, "I can impose on [the faculty] what they're going to do as long as it's not arbitrary and capricious. I haven't done it, that's why this whole thing is a big red herring. It's going to be resolved, if they don't like the resolution they can grieve it, and it can go to arbitration." Gonzalez added, "They pulled out of [this arbitration] with the rational that it's only one Unit. What's the difference between one unit and three units? It's still more than nifie isn't it?" But concerns persist among faculty that an imposition of a 12 direct teaching unit workload will decrease the quality of education at CSUSM. Some faculty are especially concerned by the workload in the College^ of Education because only four instructors have been hired to accommodate a 200 student increase in that college in the last three years, causing a steep increase in the student to faculty ratio from 14.7:1 t o 18.0:1. "An increase of those 200 students brought about $1.3 million to CSUSM. The addition of four faculty members in College of Education cost about $250,000. We need to ask where the money went," said George Diehr, President of the San Marcos CFA Chapter and Professor of Management Science. Many believe the money should have been used to hire more faculty for the College of Education. The other two workload grievances remain active and are pending arbitration should CFA choose to do so. The most recent grievance involves a substantial increase in workloadfrom nine to twelve units in one semester. Faculty have always accounted for teaching 12 units, as both President Gonzalez and faculty agree, by utilizing a three unit flexibility which allows them to do research, develop the curriculum, pr work on special projects. This flexibility, which some consider crucial for continuing the current standard of quality education offered at the college, appears in danger of being removed by the administration who could require them to direct teach all 12 units. "The faculty have proven by experience that CSUSM can be a model campus with a reasonable workload while delivering quality instruction to its students," said Semelroth, "One should be proud of being on the cutting edge rather than regressing to the norm of punishing workloads of other campuses." President Gonzalez told Pride reporters in an interview Friday that, "I think there is going to be a resolution, and it's going to happen this year. 12 units, it's a heavy teaching load. I have pledged to work at the system level to reduce that workload, but until we do, we have to conform to the requirements of the whole system." President Gonzalez added that "there has to be a resolution, and it won't be tomorrow by the way, but over the next few years, it will get in there." Any forced change in workload on the campus is subject to new grievances by CFA, which could also end in arbitration. �O) What do e ach of t hese books h ave i n c ommon? • Always Running-La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. by Luis Rodriquez • Animal Farm by George Orwell • Brave New World by Aldous Huxley • Capital: A Critique of Political Economy by Karl Marx • Cognitive Therapy of Depression by Aaron Beck • Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury • Ideology and Curriculum b y Michael Apple • One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Mirquez • Labor's Untold Story b y Richard Boyer and Herbert Morais •The Labyrinth of Solitude by Octavio Paz • Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paolo Friere • The Prosperous Few and the Restless Many by Noam Chomsky • 2001: Space Odyssey by Arthur Clarke • Yno se lo trago la tierra (And the Earth did not Devour Him) by Tom&s Rivera What's Behind the Books in the Library? Campus Ants Invade Campus By: Adam Bailey Pride Staff Writer therefore, we find ants hanging around many trashcans and recycling containers. It is inevitable that ants will find a way to make homes in and around the very same buildings that humans inhabit. in its make up to be an effective ant killer. Windex is also less harmful to the human population. Ants, ants, they're everywhere! They seem to be invadWhat can we do? ing everything from University Hall to the Dome. It seems Both methods of spraying as though you can't take a step prove very effective for stopping through a door these days with- What can be done to reduce the growth to existing ant popuout finding a tiny infantry of ants amount of ants? By: Jayne Braman lations, but what can be done located right beneath your feet Pride Graduate Intern toward prevention? What can we or, better yet, a single solitary Well, there are the obvious Each year CSUSM's library ant, clinging on for dear life, to answers such as spraying them do, as individuals, so that these officials ask the Chair of the the bread of the sandwich that with pesticides. Facility Services little pests don't end up taking does periodically hire an outside over entirely? Academic Senate Committee to you are about to eat for lunch. We can control how much contractor to help alleviate the share a collection of his/her most problem. The contractor sprays food or water is left lying around. influential, inspirational, and/or Where are all those ants coming a strong pesticide around the If you decide to eat inside your favorite books. This year's honor from? perimeter of all buildings on cam- office and not in the Dome, don't goes to Dr. Gerardo Gonzalez. One reason they're invading pus in order to try and prevent ant let food lie around for too long. When asked how he selected his booklist, Dr. Gonzalez stated our buildings and classrooms is populations from gaining access Empty your trashcans into larger that he "chose books from his that it is cooler inside during the into those buildings; However, ones, preferably located outside. formative adolescent years, clas- summer and warmer during the this service does not seem to Take home your extra food or leave it in the refrigerator; whatsics from the '60's and '70's," as winter. Ants are no different than always work. Spraying the inside of the ever you do, don't let food sit the rest of us in that they can't well as books related to his professional development as a clini- perform as well during extreme buildings with pesticides is not around or ants will come in after cal psychologist. Dr. Gonzalez weather. As a result, ants make an option due to the fact that such it. This goes for water as well, said that he "chose the books their way into our air-conditioned pesticides are a health risk and wipe up any water you spill, take that he felt most helped him to rooms and offices because they the potent smell of such chem- home your bottle if there is some ical agents can be a nuisance left over, or recycle the bottle examine [his] options at various find it suitable to their needs. A) Gerardo G onzalez, Ph.D. Also, the ants seek food and for many people. That's where when you are finished with it. stages in [his] life." If faculty, staff, and students water. Have you noticed that there Windex comes in real handy . . . » Continued on pg 4 take these preventive steps, there tends to be an increase in the yes, Windex! When it comes to indoor ant should be no reason why we can't ant population in areas close to food and water sources? That is problems, this simple household and won't be able-to claim back because ants migrate to where cleaner contains what turns out this campus from the ants. they can find sustenance and, to be a lethal amount of ammonia mementoes with pictures of every By: Steve Compian service branch, but she has a Pride Staff Writer special place in her heart for One out of every nine the Marine Corps. "My husband, T h i n k i n g : a b o u t a ..... CSUSM students receives vet- James, is a Korean War Veteran erans' benefits to help pay for who served in the Marines. This their education, but before attend- year the Korean Veterans celing classes, those students have ebrated their 50th anniversary," to visit Corkie Lee. Lee, the said Lee. Lee hopes to increase camVeteran's Affairs Representative at CSUSM, helps m orethan 500 pus awareness of the contribuveterans and 200 Cal-Vet depen- tions made by veterans for the dents who rely on financial assis- United States. According to A.S.I. Executive tance. Vic e Lee came to President CSUSM in 1994 R aeann a after working Wertz, Lee twenty-two years has been helpat Cal Poly San ful in Luis Obispo. She supporting assumed her curWertz's idea rent position as for organizing Veteran Affairs a Veterans' Rep in July 1997. Day celeLee says that bration at most of the vetCorkie Lee by Victoria Segall CSUSM. Lee erans who come through her office are Marines, and Wertz hope to honor veterans "due to the proximity of Camp at CSUSM with a cake-cutting Pendleton." She also sees veter- ceremony and a flag-raising cerans from the other branches of emony conducted by a Marine military service and personally Color Detail (similar to Color assists almost as many students Guard). Wertz, who served in as the veteran's office at SDSU. the Marines from 1982 to 1988, 1:00 PM-3:00PM Besides helping veterans speaks glowingly of Corkie Lee. Commons 206 interpret the various government "She is very willing to help any documents that are necessary to veteran, and she'll go to the mat receive payments, Lee oversees a for her veterans," said Wertz. Students who wish to conReserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Currently the tribute to an upcoming Pride artiROTC program has eight stu- cle about Veterans' Day may condents and Lee hopes to see that tact Steve Compian by e-mail number grow in the future. Lee at pride@csusm.edu .Those who said, "Many students don't real- wish to participate in the CSUSM ize that although courses needed Veterans' Day celebration are for ROTC are not given here, encouraged to contact A.S.I. Vice they can attend SDSU (to aug- President Raeanna Wertz at ment regular courses given at 750-4990 or by ermail at raeanna@home.com. CSUSM)." Lee's office is a shrine of A Meet Corkie Lee MASTER'S DEGREE LAW DEGREE, PhD. or MD? M onday, O ctober 2 3, 2 000 G raduate a nd P rofessional S chool F air 1 0:00 A M - 1:00 P M F ounders P laza M eet i nformally w ith 6 0 + school & p rogram r epresentatives G raduate S chool W orkshop School s election, a pplication a nd a dmission p rocess, f inancial a id i nformation a nd m ore! F or m ore i nformation a nd a list o f p articipating i nstitutions, c ontact t he C SUSM C areer a nd A ssessment C enter: 4 201 C raven H all; ( 760) 7 50-4900; w ww.csusm.edn/CAC �Technology A Possible Solution for Light Pollution Weekly Web Site Fuel Tracker By: Tiaca Carter Pride Staff Writer Anyone who has ever had a night class may have noticed the lights around campus. Although any light is better than no light, the CSUSM campus lights are dim, kind of yellowish, and not exactly the type of lighting one would expect on a college campus. The dim appearance is due to the low-pressure sodium lights that the campus has installed to help prevent light pollution. Many people may agree that in this day and age, pollution is rampant. We have to worry about air pollution from automobiles and factories, water pollution from trash and chemicals being thrown into the ocean, and noise pollution from our neighbor's son's car stereo. But who'd ever thought we'd have to be concerned about light pollution? Surprisingly, light pollution has been a problem for quite sometime. Light pollution occurs in populated areas where an abundance of lighting fixtures leads to light misusage. Light misusage begins when a light fixture is misdirected (such as straight into the sky), shielded improperly or just too bright. This misuse of light is known as "wasted" because it is not effective, and can even be harmful (such as a bright light that produces dark shadows conducive to "stranger danger"). Light pollution also wastes energy, which, like in Europe, has led to a serious economic crisis. Europe's energy costs had become so high that something By: Jafo_Wac Contributing Writer had to be done about it, so there was a switch to low- pressure sodium lights. Although lowpressure sodium lights give off a yellow cast, if used properly, they can provide plenty of sufficient lighting. Out of all choices of lighting, low-pressure sodium lights are the most cost efficient; the use of low-pressure sodium lighting in Europe saved energy and reduced light pollution. Low-pressure sodium lights are also important when it comes to star observation. It is easier for telescopes to filter low-pressure sodium lights than any other CSUSM Lightpost Photo byMelanie Addington type of lighting. The west coast, (specifically Southern California because of the clear air and good weather conditions), is one of the best places in the world for scientists to observe stars. However, Southern California is getting more populated by the minute, and more people means more lighting fixtures. More lighting, like misdirected light fixtures, may send light into the night sky, making telescopic observations difficult (particularly objects coming towards Earth like Armageddon asteroids). In the United States, only three cities use low-pressure sodium lights: Tucson, San Jose, and San Diego. But will it take a crisis like Europe's in order for the rest of the U.S. to change? According to Paul Etzel, Chairman of the Astronomy Department and Director of the Observatory at San Diego State University, "Economics will force people to realize that good lighting is not only good for astronomers, pedestrians, and motorists, but it is better for saving energy." CSUSM is considered a commuter school, which means all of us require gasoline to get to school every day. College students, as a whole, are notorious for their shortage of cash and unfortunately for us, gas prices have been high lately. However, with a couple clicks on http:// www.fueltracker.com/. you can find the cheapest gas in your area and save money. http://www.fueltracker.com/ is a web site published by the Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) that tracks gas prices around San Diego County. The site updates gas prices on a weekly basis and on Tuesdays prices are grouped according to county regions. Unfortunately for those people who have vehicles that require premium gasoline, only the price for regular gasoline is tracked. Simply select your part of the county on the map on http:// www.fiieltracker.com/ and then choose from the list of gas prices in the area sorted by city. Do your budget a favor and check out this web site. Email jafo wac@hotmail.com with comments or suggestions for the next web site review. Gonzalez Puts Books on Display » Continued from Pg 3 Dr. Gonzalez, one of nine children, was raised in the San Joaquin Valley in Central California. He credits much of his success to his parents and their philosophy of wanting a better life for their children. Dr. Gonzalez' parents were farm workers who had limited opportunities themselves, but they believed in the importance of education for their children. All nine of the Gonzalez children graduated from high school and attended college. Dr. Gonzalez is proud of his cultural upbringing despite the socioeconomic hardships that he has faced. According to Gonzalez, "Literature, such as And the Earth Did Not Devour Him, put into perspective much of what I experienced as a MexicanAmerican adolescent having to come to terms with the biases imposed on me." Dr. Gonzalez recognizes this book for not only teaching him how to cope with, but how to overcome some of the hardships that he experienced. La Vida Loca is a book that described to Dr. Gonzalez what he saw happening around him during his formative teenage years. Dr. Gonzalez said that he saw many of his friends, "people that were just as academically capable as I was," turn to gang life for various reasons. "Strong family support and the ability to make my own decisions kept me from making the same mistake," stated Gonzalez. Animal Farm helped Dr. Gonzalez to see society differently. Gonzalez describes himself as an idealist who believes that by being active in his community, he can make a difference. While attending Fresno State, he was active in A.S.I, organizations and committees, as well as Chair of the campus' M.e.Ch.a. organization. Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, and 2001: Space Odyssey relate to themes of science and technology. Even though Dr. Gonzalez is a clinical psychologist, he feels that he is "a scientist at heart." Other books have aided his professional development. Ideology and Curriculum taught him how to be "democratic in the classroom." 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By: Jennifer Miller Pride Staff Writer Glass is over and you are waiting for your friends in the Dome when suddenly you get an itch: you must call someone! Anyone! You frantically search your backpack or pocket to find that cell phone. You quickly dial up your friend, mom, job, or significant other, and send that call across the airwaves with nothing to say except, "I'm out of class! Wahoo!" Even though cellular phones are quickly becoming the most convenient device since computers, are there disadvantages to owning a cell phone? Thousands of students and faculty are frequently using cellular phones everywhere on campus: classes, hallways, computer labs, and cars. We all have our own opinions on cellular users and driving, but road rage aside, are cellular and mobile phones dangerous to our health? ? According to Katherine Hunt of tlfe Medill News Service, more than 90 million Americans use mobile phones. "This number CSUSM student Nam Ngo makes a phone call in The Dome. Photo by David Ruiz. is growing exponentially as prices drop and wireless products become more widely available," states Hunt, "but little is known about the health effects of radio frequency (RF) emissions on cell phone users." What many of these cellular users don't know is that each phone sends electromagnetic waves into the user's head. Every phone sold in the United States has a documented measurement of how much microwave energy penetrates the brain. An October 1999 FDA consumer update on mobile phones states that high levels of radio frequency can produce damage through heating effects (this is how your microwave oven is able to cook food). However, the report also states that it is unknown whether, to what extent, or through what mechanism, lower levels of RF might cause adverse health effects. 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Some devices, like a mounted exterior antenna and headset or earpiece product, can really decrease RF's, as well as decrease the risks for car accidents when using the phone while driving. CSUSM student Josh Zamora stated, "Driving with cell phones is very dangerous, and I think extremely large amounts of anything can be harmful, including cell phones." Students may find taking precautions and protecting themselves while using cellular and mobile phones, useful. We know not to press our face against the microwave as we watch the Lazy Susan spin, and we don't sit too close to the television, so why are we constantly putting microwave-emitting devices next to our head on a daily basis? I don't know, but my cell phone is ringing. �Che Guevera: Love, Politics, and Rebelliousnes M.E.Ch.A. Facilitates Discussion on Revolutionary Film By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer On Wednesday, October 11, M.E.ChA. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan) led a discussion following its showing of Cuban director Teresita Gomez* documentary film, Che Guevara: Love, Politics, and Rebelliousness. The presentation occurred on the Cuban holiday, El Dia del guerra historico, 33 years after Ernesto "Che" Guevara, Latin America's most active international revolutionary since Simon Bolivar, was murdered while attempting to incite revolution in the jungles of Bolivia. M.E.ChA. member, Ricardo Favela, spoke to the culturally diverse group of CSUSM students that filled Commons 206 before the film. Ricardo took issue with the controversy surrounding Che's ideas and actions. "I don't think he should be treated as controversial because he represents everything the United States claims to stand for, true equality and justice for people," said Favela. Favela also commented on the recent difficulties surrounding the posting of their Che banner, which had been vandalized the previous year. This year, A.S.I. approached M.E.Ch A. with a "new policy" that disallowed posting of the banner in front of the science building, causing the club to move it to the top of the facing stairway. Although M.E.Ch.A. is the first to be confronted with the new policy, it is Last week, M.E.Ch.A moved the Che Guevera bannerfrom Science Hall after A.S.I, implemented a "new policy:" The banner was vandalized last year, but the perpetrators were never caught. Photo by Melanie Addington expected to extend to all clubs equally. "A lot of people complained about the banner saying that it offended them " Favela said, "but those who should be offended are la raza Latino." Favela explained that many Latinos took offense to the school's bust of William Craven, senator and founding figure of the university who made some questionably racist comments against Latino immi- grants. The film, Che Guevara: Love, Politics, and Rebelliousness, chronicles the revolutionary's life with a rich combination of live footage and personal accounts from Fidel Castro, Che's family, and veterans of the revolution. As a soldier, laborer, and government official Che held countless positions in Cuba including economic advisor, head of the national bank, and international diplomat. It was in this last position that Che gained valuable political, social and economic knowledge from nations in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The film concerned itself minimally with the United States, and seemed disinterested with the U.S. attitude towards the revolution and new government except when the Americans made physical attacks on the island, such as during the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1962. During his lifetime, Che Guevara became a familiar figure to the entire world as an idealist and humanitarian. He was also the author of theoretical works on economics, society and guerrilla warfare. An important aspect of Guevara's ideology, however, was that he practiced it. "He had ideas, but Che's extensive knowledge was based in practice and action," explained Favela. He fought actively against imperialism, colonialism and n eocolonialism, giving assistance to revolutionary struggles around the world, such as his participation in the liberation movement in Zaire. Although Guevara never wished to be a revolutionary martyr, the respect and admiration he drew from his relentless idealistic practices made this inevitable. Many who attended the presentation were surprised to learn that Che Guevara is from Argentina, and that he completed a degree there as a medical doctor, later becoming the only nonCuban to be granted the status of "Cuban citizen by birth." Though Che recognized Cuba as his "cultural substrate," he asserted that he felt "as Cuban as any other Cuban," emphasizing his ability to "feel the suffering of any other person in any other nation." After the film, a lively discussion probed further into the life of Ernesto "Che" Guevara and his influence on the world. Those present exhibited varying degrees of knowledge concerning Guevara and Cuba, U.S. relations with Latin America and revolutionary politics. Except for the one Cuban individual's sobering personal experiences during and after the revolution, the discussion was dominated by rhetoric that mostly romanticized the struggle and criticized the United States' political and economic involvement. Many students were drawn to the event to learn more about a figure they knew little of, as others were attracted by the prospect of discussing what they already knew with an interested group. Such educational events are important because individuals such as Guevara are not given much coverage in American history books. Favela explained that, "Che's image has also been commercialized to the point that either much of his ideology has been lost, or people don't understand what he stood for." M.E.Ch.A. plans to host a similar film and discussion forum concerning the Zapatista uprising in southern Mexico later in the semester. How to Become A Chicana Role Model Michele Serros Holds Book Signing and Lecture Outside Library By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor "Some people write from the heart and soul, I write from the stomachache," said Michele Serros. On Thursday, October 12, a small intimate crowd gathered to hear Serros lecture in the Library Courtyard. Serros began her lecture by reading her poetry and excerpts from her novels; her most recent novel is How to Become a Chicana Rote Model. Writer and poet Serros says that as a child, she found it very difficult to express her feelings or share problems that were troubling her, and this was painful for her. However, Serros says that when she began writing, she noticed her pain slowly disappeared, "It was like exhaling those emotions," she told the crowd. With stories inspired by her ing her questions, Serros quizzed real-life experiences and family the crowd on her lecture, handmembers, Serros' writing style ing out books and t-shirts as resembles the styles of Latina prizes. A book signing followed writers like Julia Alvarez {How the lecture. the Garcia Girls Lost Their Serros' most recent novel, Accent) and Sandra Cisneros (The How to Become a Chicana Role House on Mango Street% Cisneros Model, a how-to-succeed in life has even described Serros as "a guide for young women, can sassy young writer whose bril- be purchased at the University liant weapon is her humor." Store. Serros is also the author of Chicana Falsa: And Other Stories of Death, Identity, & Oxnard. Michele Serros* lecture Indeed, Serros' stories are and book signing was one of many humorous, with tales ranging events celebrating Latino/Latina from her sister competing in "The Heritage Month, September Price Is Right" to her father's 15-October 15. quest for the perfect parking Michelle Serros had a book signing space (while Serros and her sister grow nauseous in the back seat in the library courtyard on Thursday, October 12th. Her most recent novel of the Volkswagen). is How to Become a Chicana Role Serros' displayed her humor Model. throughout the lecture. During Serros gave a lecture beforehand. the question and answer period, Photo by Victoria B. Segall rather than having the crowd ask- �The Pride Arts & Entertainment Lukas Haas will be starring in Too Cool as the main character's friend, Tom Patch. The Client 's star Ben Renfro will play the lead character Triple E. Lukas Hass Photo Courtesy ofIMDB.com Independent Film Producer Speaks with CSUSM Students By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor CSUSM Professor's Too Cool Book to be Made into Film By: Christopher Orman Pride Staff Writer _ In the next few years, CSUSM professor Duff Brenna's novel Too Cool will move beyond the literary field to land on the screens of movie theaters across the nation. However, individuals familiar with Brenna's novel may be startled at the changes being made for the public's consumption. The novel exposes the hardedged life of Triple E, a sixteenyear-old car thief, who is continually expected to conform to the norms of society. Triple E, his cousin Ava, his friend Tom Patch, and his girlfriend Jeanne, leave Colorado after Triple E's escape from Good Pasture, a correctional facility for juvenile delinquents. As Triple E searches for a way to avoid an upcoming roadblock, the car ends up stuck in a snow-filled ravine. Upon being stopped in the snow, Triple E begins reflecting on his life and considers the mistakes he has made. Eventually, the flashbacks of past events become a reoccurring second story line throughout the book, with certain physical entities spawning specific memories for Triple E. Instead of flashbacks, there are two parallel stories crisscrossing at different scenes in'the film. The only flashback is when Triple E, played by Brad Renfro, remembers back to his early childhood. One major change with" the film version concerns the deletion of the Mrs. Bridgewater character, a psychologist at Good Pasture Correctional Facility. In the novel, she becomes a common thread through most of Triple E's snow based tribulations, as he remembers back to the moments leading up to when he raped her. "We really did not feel a rape needed to be added, given thev large amount of sexual content throughout the film," said Denise Shaw She felt it might be too confusing for the audience when trying to relate to Triple E; she believed the rape would overshadow Triple E's heroic acts in the story. Shaw added, "Little Ray will be the educator of Triple E and give him Kafka [books] instead of Bridgewater; we are concerned with the likeability of Independent filmmaker Denise Shaw spoke at CSUSM on Monday, October 9. CSUSM's Professor Duff Brenna hosted a showing of Shaw's first film, Bodies* Rest and Motion (starring Eric Stoltz and Tim Roth). Shaw is currently working on an adaptation of Professor Brenna's book Too Cool. Shaw's credits also include the 1993 hit Bed of Roses (starring Christian Slater and Mary Stuart Masterson), Julian Po (also with Christian Slater), Pie In the Sky and the upcoming Ben Stiller film, Maclintock's Peach. Denise Shaw got her start in the film industry like many others: with the family video camera. Shaw began her film career by making films with her brother before going to UCLA film school with the hopes of becoming a director. After her first film project, she realized that she was terrible at directing, yet Shaw loved overseeing the making of the film and soon realized she wanted to produce. After graduation, Shaw went to work at New World Productions. According to Shaw, this was every young filmrtiaker's dream because of the chance to work with producer Roger Corman. Corman had given directors like Martin Scorcese and James Cameron their breakthrough opportunity to work in the film industry. Although Corman is now considered the maker of "B" films, he has 286 producing credits to his name; plus he has worked as a director, writer and actor. When Shaw discovered that it would take years for her to get Triple E." Being the creator of the text, Brenna seemed somewhat concerned about the loss of Mrs. Bridgewater but felt confident that the screenwriter, Michael Steinberg would keep the spirit of the book. Despite the changes, which may increase as production begins, Shaw is quite hopeful about the movie, "The script is very unconventional, poetic and artistic, but I think people are really going to love this film." On the artistic prowess of the film, Shaw noted, "We are shooting each story in two film stocks. The snow scenes will be shot in reversal stock, giving a grainy muted style, while the flashbacks will be shot in normal stock yielding tons of color. As the two stories meet, so do the stocks." Such careful attention to film stocks and music, regardless of changes made to the story line, will make Too Cool into, as Denise Shaw stated, "a hip-hop Romeo and Juliet." Although, the movie will have enough artistic elements to keep the litferary types amused, the movie will almost certainly garner attention all over the country. the chance to even get close to producing, she quit the production company and became an agent. Shaw has represented directors, writers and actors, including Michael Steinburg, the director of her first film, Bodies, Rest and Motion. Upon seeing the script for Bodies, Rest and Motion, Shaw immediately knew it was the "perfect film to become a producer." The film looks at human relationships and the Newtonian Law of Physics (bodies at rest tend to remain at rest; bodies in motion tend to remain in motion). The film stats Phoebe Cates (Gremlins), Bridget Fonda (Jackie Brown), Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs) and Eric Stoltz (Pulp Fiction). Photo Courtesy of imdb.com Shaw's second film, Bed of Roses, was coined a success, but Shaw feels embarrassed at the outcome of the film. The script was a "magical piece," but the director turned it into a mushy Go to L A U N C H . c o m to get tour dates and to win VIP passes t o t h e s h o w & after-party P r e s e n t e d by Virp N e w a l b u m in s t o r e s now • ^ ov****™ o imt n ibbl^box i AOL Keyword: LAUNCH L A U N C H M< romance marketed towards young girls who would buy tickets to see Christian Slater. She originally wanted Johnny Depp and Jennifer Jason Leigh in the lead roles, but due to conflicts with the distributors, she cast Slater and Masterson. Shaw says she made two major errors with Bed Of Roses. The first is that she cast two romantic leads without them being in the same room together. She feels this led to a lack of chemistry on screen. Secondly, she hired a director that, at age twenty-four, had never been in love and had no idea how to envision a romantic film. "People just don't talk like that," comments Shaw in regards to the film's use of sappy romantic lines. In discussing the future of independent film, Shaw points out that, "the distribution outlet [for independent filmmakers] is disappearing. The formula for making small movies is gone." She believes that the future of independent film will be in digital cameras rather than the traditional 35 mm. The Blair Witch Project is a prime example. Although Shaw feels it was a shoddily made film, "it is the number one selling film of all time, nothing can touch it dollar for dollar." Shaw's recent finished project is an independent comedy titled Maclintock's Peach. The story involves two blue-collar workers who decide to rob a grocery store for fun. The film stars Ben Stiller (star of Something About Mary), Kristen Johnson (star of television show Third Rock from the Sun), and Mike Myers {Austin Powers). Maclintock's Peach is set for release this year. �Setting the Record Straight Letter to the Editor Regarding your article September 19th in The Pride, "Politics in San Marcos " it's apparent someone hasn't done * his homework. It's time to set the record straight for San Marcos voters. Proposition "S" is a San Marcos charter amendment that would require the city to follow state law as it pertains to general law (non-chartered) cities in the matters of land use, planning and development, including the requirement that zoning be consistent with the city's general plan. It bears no resemblance to Escondido's initiative of a couple By: Ryan Bernal Contributing Writer Students who eat on campus in the infamous Dome know the selection they have to choose from: Mexican food, pizza and subs, Chinese or, new for this semester, a week old salad bar. Most likely students also know that the cheapest item on the menu is steamed rice for $0.99. And because there is no sales tax on food purchased in the Dome, it works out to an exact $0.99. This means that students can eat a fair sized bowl of rice with sauce (teriyaki, sweet and sour, or spicy) and crunchies for under a dollar. But is the steamed rice with sauce and crunchies really worth $0.99? You've got your dollar, and you've got your bowl of steamed rice. It will only be a few minutes until you get to sit down with your friends and enjoy your meal. You sit down, fork in hand, and the first bite starts out great. Nothing this bland has ever tasted so good. Until that so-called delicious bite ends up being a clump of hard rice grains that have not been fully cooked. You then realize that plain bread would have been a better investment. You try to ignore that first bite and risk another one, only to find that your steamed rice is really a bowl of soggy carbohydrates with hard grains mixed in for volume (similar to what they serve in prison where this meal would be free and most likely better prepared). Disappointed and deceived by looks, that bowl of rice goes into the trash. years ago. It is not a no-growth or pro-growth initiative. It does not require a special election to rezone properties or pass a general plan amendment. It does not take away anyone's property rights; it strengthens them. Proposition "S" merely places into the charter language that should have been included from the onset. As a charter city, San Marcos is exempted from state planning and land-use consistency requirements unless the city adopts these laws through its charter, or by ordinance. San Marcos does currently have an Later that day your friend, who drove 1.3 miles roundtrip to the Jack in the Box off of San Marcos Blvd., informs you of the rice he ate for $0.81 (tax included): freshly prepared steamed rice with teriyaki sauce that actually tastes as good as it looks. Your mouth waters at the thought of good rice. So what's the problem with the steamed rice at the Dome? Second year student Jim Balderson comments, "The people in the Dome shouldn't re-use rice for more than one day." He believes that in an effort to save money, they recycle the left over rice from the previous day. Jim also notices that fellow classmates are ashamed to eat the $0.99 Dome steamed rice in front of others. First year transfer student Jason Sherman regards the Dome steamed rice as "a joke!" He would rather spend his dollar buying ten $0.10 candies in the Dome store. Other CSUSM students also look down on the quality of the Dome's steamed rice agreeing that the quality and price need to be changed. Why is it that the friendly people in the Dome can't make steamed rice? The process of making it seems easy enough and the workers in the Dome are all university students. Maybe our school is buying cheap rice. Or perhaps they don't add enough water to the rice cooker. Maybe their rice cooker needs to be cleaned. Whatever the problem, it should be fixed. When you do the math, including gas and sales tax, Jack ordinance. However, ordinances can be amended or repealed by the city council or, as I recently found out, "forgotten." Changes t o the charter, on the other hand, can only be made by a majority vote of the people. Why is Proposition "S" so important to San Marcos residents, property owners, and taxpayers? Just as a successful corporation maintains and follows a business plan that defines its goals and objectives, so too the city has a "general plan." It defines zoning, densities, intensities and even overall population at build-out, the city's goals in the Box steamed rice works out to be $0.05 cheaper than the Dome's steamed rice (assuming that gas is $2.00 per gallon and the vehicle gets 20 miles to the gallon.). And for someone interested in lunch, this means of | obtaining steamed rice includes a lovely hike up at least three flights of stairs (what better way to use those calories?) Why is Jack in the Box selling steamed rice to the public for less money than CSUSM sells it to the students? If Jack in the Box can sell their quality rice for $0.75, why then can't CSUSM sell their under cooked rice for that same price? Or better yet, sell good rice for that same price. So is that bowl of Dome steamed rice with sauce and crunchies really worth $0.99? To a starving student who woke up late, missed breakfast, has only one dollar in pocket change and has approximately 10 minutes before their next mid-term, maybe. For them, the rice serves as a quick answer during desperate times. And for the cheapskate who is too lazy to drive the 1.3 miles, steamed rice is the best deal on campus. But to the student who is looking for a genuinely good bowl of steamed rice, the $0.99 is hardly worth it. The outcome: CSUSM should lower their price of steamed rice. Even though students can go to Jack in the Box for rice, they shouldn't have to. The steamed rice on campus should be improved in quality and decreased in price. and objectives. We've all heard the old adage, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." It would be irresponsible for San Marcos to not follow its own general plan and ignore the overall benefits of integrated planning. Yet that's exactly what charter cities are allowed to do, to the detriment of residents and all property owners who rely on the general plan. Zoning could be changed at "political will," without, regard to property values or property rights. Even the California Court of Appeals has questioned the wisdom of permitting charter cities "to ignore such a fundamental principle of sound land-use planning as consistency between a city's zoning enactments and that city's general plan for land-use and development." Proposition "S" makes good business sense and is crucial to the future development of San Marcos. I encourage everyone to vote yes for this charter amendment. Elayne Oswald San Marcos resident and proponent of Prop "S" Don't Have Time to Write A Letter to the Editor But Still Want to Voice Your Opinion? Check Out Our New Student Survey at: h ttp://wwwxsusm.edu/pride HAVE AN OPINION? 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The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during s academic year. tllePrW^ California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-611 Fax: (760) 750-403* E-mail: pride@csu: h ttp://wwwxi How Safe Is Our For Love of By: Lane Harden Pride Staff Writer How safe is our campus? Two weeks ago a student fell after tripping over a box that was propping open a door. The door was open at such an angle that it was impossible for the student to see the obstacle lurking around the corner. Unfortunately, the student fell onto the hard concrete surface and was injured badly. The student blacked out for a moment and, after regaining consciousness, realized that she in quite a bit of pain. Fortunately, there were a few kind individuals who helped her to her feet and offered to take her down to the health center. Upon her arrival, the doctor reportedly told her that they could not treat her because she suffered head trauma. It appears that this sort of injury is much too serious for our health services here on campus. Within a couple of hours the student's arm and hand swelled seriously, she had a bump the size of a golf ball above her eye, two black eyes and lots of bruises. The next morning she went to the hospital and found out that she had a sprained elbow and wrist. What bothers me the most is not just the fact that our school cannot afford a two dollar door stop, but the fact that the health center turned their cheek to an injured lady. I know that this was just an unfortunate accident, but the truth of the matter is it can happen again if nothing is done to insure our safety in every way possible. Who would have thought that something as minor as using , a box to prop open a door could cause someone serious injury? I was so angered after hearing about this that I called and spoke with Steve Orsak, inquiring if there are any safety codes on campus that deal with such an issue. To my surprise, his response was that the doors are not meant to stay open and should, in fact, be closed at all times. I also asked if there was anything that the school could do to insure that this was a one-time accident, and he responded, "We just have to better educate people that "the doors are to remain closed, that's all.'' That's all. It's little accidents like this that could have caused even more injury to the student, like broken bones. The most infuriating part to this unfortunate story is the fact that health services did nothing to help this student in any way. The doctor did not even check her vital signs, nothing. Don't we pay these people every semester for medical service? I guess the purpose of this article was to inform students not to turn a corner without looking first, and not to be somewhat seriously injured and expect health service to come to the rescue. That may sound rude and the accident may have been minor, but no one should ever be denied, help. This is a lesson to be learned by all. Hopefully people will think twice about everyone's safety, no matter what the case may be. The Wedding Trilogy By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor Monday evening I sat alone listening to the beautiful sounds of Nat King Cole. I had been feeling discontented but couldn't quite place the source of the pain deep inside of my soul. Something in Cole's bittersweet song, Looking Back, had dredged up a sorrow within me. As I listened, I found myself literally looking back to old photographs, which helped aid my memory in defining the pain f rom my recent past. As I opened the photo album, a picture of my cousin Jenny caught my eye. I thought back to the moment when her fiance was killed in a fatal car accident, and the pain she endured at such a young age, the age I am now. Jenny got married three weeks ago to Dustin, the best friend of thefianceshe lost. She and Dustin supported each other through their mutual ordeal and years later discovered love. At their sunset, lakeside wedding in Big Bear, their faces reflected the shared, passionate love between them and a glow surrounded them as they stood in the entrance of the garden gazebo. My heart cried out to understand that deep of a bond between two people. I glanced across the album's page from my cousin's picture into the fac e of my smiling, happy son. My heart filled with the joy of knowing that I had the luck of bringing such a light into my life. My son's father got married last weekend. I didn't attend the wedding. Part of me feels quite sad, as if a chapter of the book of my life has finally ended. Part of me rejoices that he finally has the happiness he searched so long to find. However, the bitter, angry female within me choked up and I sobbed, letting loose the pain I held on to for far too long. As I dried my -eyes, I turned the page to photos of my early days. Childhood friends and a younger brother, long since grown up, stared back with hope shining on their youthful and innocent faces. I smiled fondly in remembrance. As if the two previous weekends had not tormented me enough, this weekend I attended the wedding of a childhood friend. I would like to say the same hopeful things about their union as I did about Dustin and Jenny's, but I cannot. Their vows felt forced and they both looked isolated within their own private worlds. After the wedding, the best man gave his toast. The groom then took the mic from him and, like an ape, yelled out a cheer that suited a football game better than one of the "best" moments of his life. The drunken wedding party then proceeded to try to dance as they clung to their beers, fresh from the keg. I sighed at the spectacle and went home early. After surviving these past three weekends, I tried to imagine being married at this stage of my life. I wondered how my friend could possibly be walking down the aisle already. At twenty-two, I've watched several of my friends pair off, yet she was the first to take the plunge into an eternal union. I, on the other hand, am barely treading water in keeping my life serene as I handle the craziness of raising my son, being a student, and working full time. Just the thought of trying to blend my life into someone else's makes me shudder. Still, in moments like these, I know that deep within my heart I ache to have that perfect glowing moment. Let's just hope the groom doesn't like football. the Game By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer Why do people fall so in love with sports that their every emotion hangs on the win or loss pf their favorite team? I must admit, I'm just as guilty—if not more so—than the next guy. I used to get kicked out of the house if the San Francisco 49ers lost. My parents would force me to watch the game in my room because I would get so upset over a blown play or a missed call that they feared for their lives. Currently, it's the San Francisco Giants (and the Niners, and the Warriors, and the Sharks-I'm from the Bay Area, in case you couldn't tell). When the team (the Giants) lost its second playoff game I almost left work early because I was too depressed to help customers. Then they were eliminated and I found out during dinner—I was hard-pressed to keep my dinner in my stomach. Yeah, I'm addicted to sports. I've played soccer for 13 years; I played baseball for 6, football for a couple, and basketball offand-on my entire life. Also, I've been a sports journalist for seven years. I feel this justifies my passion for teams that I have never played for. Now, what about people who have never played sports? It seems as though the biggest sports nuts are always the guys that haven't seen their feet for years and never get off the couch unless they need another beer or a bathroom break (where they usually have another TV hooked up!). Are these people just living vicariously through "their" teams? Or are their lives so pathetic that the only joy they can derive is that of watching their favorite player drain the game winning three at the buzzer? I'm guessing its a little of both. My next question is : if these people could harness some of the passion they have for sports and apply it to something useful, wouldn't they be pretty productive citizens? Take, for example, myself. I can sit down and watch the 49ers suffer through one poor play after another for three hours-three boring hours, no less— without ever leaving my couch, without ever blinking. Put me in a classroom for f ifty minutes, I'm out like a light in less than ten. Now, if I could take the excitement I feel when Barry Bonds drives one deep into the bay behind right field and put that into a paper for my Literary Criticism class, I would be on the Dean's list every semester! This is what Cal State San Marcos needs. They need to find a way to harness the energy that sports create and transfer it into the classroom. Can you imagine the outcome? San Marcos would be cranking out Nobel Prize winners every year. Field's Medal? San Marcos would have a monopoly. CEOs in the tech industry? Can you spell "graduated from California State University San Marcos in . . . ? " It is purely amazing how much time, passion, and energy people can devote to watching sports, and then how much they can slack off in ACD 213 (or any other room, for that matter). It is one thing to enjoy watching sports, but if watching is all you're doing, then it isn't "your" team. Why people feel the need to say "we won today" or "we were down by three before we came up big in the ninth," I don't know. Did you ever play for the Braves, Bulls, Penguins, or Jaguars? Not frickin' likely. Therefore, it is not your team. However, it is your life. If you take the emotion and passion we put into sports and put it into the classroom, then using the personal "we" is perfectly acceptable. We didn't win the game, but we did get an 'A' on our paper. See how it works? It's almost as if the passion we have for sports is meant to be put toward schoolwork. But, at some point in time, someone messed up and started living his or her life through a team. Shouldn't your life be lived through your life? I don't know, maybe it's a crazy idea, but it is an idea. Like I said before, I'm just as guilty as the next guy when it comes to living and dying with some team that I've never stepped onto the field with. That is why I, for one, have decided to make a difference: I will be the first to apply my passion for sports to the work that Cal State San Marcos so lovingly assigns to m e... right after the game, that is. �Academic Bowl November 4th ACD 102 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Sign-up Deadline is October 27th Forms Available in ASI Office, Commons 203 Sign Up Now to Play College Bowl! MmtOmmm f ^ f i r mt®** www.reel.com/chickenrun ^^^^ mmmwm m mtAmimts DisinRimm^ ixc. tm & o 2000 mmmmm ix.c., Amtmm tHKM&i mi imm>womm am& CAPS Sponsors Dia de los Muertos Morning Program S u p p o r t t h e A M C S H J S M E aurily J L®ammfi^ G n m t o r C M L 3 T I R O T J oin t he Child Trot 2 000, by participating, s ponsoring a n ELC c hild or s omeone y ou k now to w alk/run a round t he M angrum Track. T his event w ill t ake place o n Saturday, October 21st w ith registration b eginning at 9 :30 a m Participation Forms are available i n t he ASI Office, C ommons 2 03 a nd ASI CSUSM Early Learning Center, 2 33 S. Twin O aks Valley Rd. ____ Gmsssmsmwill \ Afternoon Program Spanish for "Day of the Dead", the event is a grand celebration of life whose origin pre-dates the Spanish conquest of Mexico. It is customary on Dia de los Muertos to build altars with flowers and candles. Individuals are encouraged to bring photographs and mementos of loved ones. There will be traditional music and sharing from those who want to say a few words about their departed friends of relatives, s creen at 2 :00 pm i n ACD 3 05. Please buy your ticket reservation in the ASI Office, Commons 2 03 or the ASI CSUSM Early Learning Center. One showing only Movie Cost i s Family 4 Pack: $ 6.00 or $ 2.00 per person. 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Since its inception, California University at San Marcos \&mmitted itself t otheculti- NoveiWbmMo, Traveling is a fool's paradise...I pack my trunk, embrace my friends, embark on the sea and at last wake up in Naples, and there besides me is the stern fact, the sad self, unrelenting, identical, that I fled from. -Ralph Waldo Emerson What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. -Ralph Waldo Emerson There is no knowledge that is not power. -Ralph Waldo Emerson 2000. oHH For judging and I hate quotations. Tell me what you know. - Ralph Waldo Emerson a �NORTH COUNTY'S LARGEST AND SCARIEST H A U N T E D HOUbt LI A I I l i l T C n Lirtl IOC with five new 3D Fright Rooms k ^ OCTOBER 13 - 3 1,2000 O E I G NG T P NN A UT IH Friday the ^ V> 13th GRAVE PARTY Sponsored bg the San Diego Reader * > . v , Vv V^ F A UI G F IR OI E TIRN : JOIN US FOR A HAUNTING EXPERIENCE! 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Healthy Learn different leardership and Wise Bear will make an styles. appearance. The Parent/Child Expo will also take place Seminar: Public Forum on Sunday, October 22 from 10amHIV/AIDS 5pm at the fairgrounds. Location: UCSD Garren Auditorium Monday, October 2 3 Time: 6pm-8pm Speakers will discuss research, Graduate and Professional treatment, clinical trials, eduSchool Fair cation and outreach programs available at UCSD. This event is Location: Founders Plaza free and open to the public. Time: lOam-lpm Location: Commons 206 Time: lpm-2pm Have an event planned? Send The Pride an e-mail with the name, date and location to b e added to the Pride Calendar! Tuesday, O ctober 17 Thursday, October 19 Group Dynamics Blood Drive Location: TBA Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Location: Upper Parking Lot Time: 9am-2pm For location Contact ASI. Learn LAFS Monthly Meeting how to attract more members, Location: Craven 1258 and how to delegate responsibili- Time: 12pm-lpm ties. For more information contact call (858) 534-5545 or e-mail at sholt@ucsd.edu. This is a general meeting of the Writing in an Active vs. Pas- Latino Association of Faculty sive Voice and Staff, its members and Location: Academic Hall 418 friends are welcome to attend. Time: 12pm-lpm THEGgl; Over 60 graduate schools/programs will be represented, so plan to attend! MOOL Location: Commons 206 Time: 12pm-12:30pm This meditation group meets weekly on Tuesdays in Commons 206. Groups run on a drop-in" basis. Wednesday, O ctober 25 Grammar and Punctuation Location: CRA3106 Time: 5 :00pm-6:00pm Learn how to improve your grammar and puctuation. Job Hunting at a Job Fair Location: CH 4201 Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Learn how to job hunt at a job fair. Using Transitions Learn how to write your essays in an active voice. Location: Academic Hall 420 Time: 5pm-6pm Blood Drive Learn how to use transitions in your essays. Location: Upper Parking Lot Time: 9am-2pm Sigma Iota Epsilon General Meeting Wednesday, October 18 Location: Academic Hall 411B Time: 6pm Guest Speaker Joann Mitchell from the State Board of Equalization Getting Ready to Register Location: TBA Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm For location, contact ASI. Learn how to get yourself registered. Anime Project Alliance Meeting Film for Thought: The War Room Location: University Hall 370 Time: 4:30pm-10pm Location: Escondido Center For the Arts Time: 6:30 pm Thursday, O ctober 26 Job Hunting at a Job Fair Location: C H420 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Learn how to job hunt at a job fair. Many opportunities f or full f unding with stipends ranging from $11,000 to $20,000. If you are f rom an American imcial/ethnic minority, call Associate Dean Poorman at ( 219)631-8423. Friday, O ctober 27 Using Sentence Variety For more information, call (219) 631-7706, or write to the University ofNotre Game, Graduate Admissions, 502 Main Building, Mom Dame, Indiana 46556-5602 E-mail: gradad. l@nd.edu http://www. nd. edu/~gradsch/ Friday, October 20 Come see us at your graduate fair on October 23. (D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, 1994) A camera recorded the day-to-day activities of the 1992 presidential campaign. Many critics thought it was so much like a feature film that it couldn't have been real. A path breaking documentary about politics in the U.S. Meditation Group Series Event is f ree and open to the public. Time: llam-12pm Location: PPHS Time: 12pm-12:30pm This meditation group meets weekly on Fridays in Dr. Fritz Kreisler's office. Groups run on a "drop-in" basis. Saturday, October 21 AJS.I. Child Trot 2000 Location: CSUSM Mangrum Track Time: 9am-lpm. Career Skills Location: CH 4201 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn great career skills: resume, job search, and interview. Second Annual "FORE! Education" Golf Tournament Location: Commons 206 Time: l:00pm-3:00pm Location: Maderas Golf Club in Heritage Hills, Poway . Time: 10:30am Check-in begins This workshop follows the grad- Benefits CSUSM Athletics Annual Child Trot will benefit uate and professional school fair. Contact Brenda Nouskajian at the A.S.I. Early Learning Center. (858) 720-1400 or via e-mail bnouskajian@earthlink.net. Learn how to apply to graduate or professional school. Defining Research Subject/ Includes a 2pm showing of Topic Chicken Run. This Second This Fall 2000 Arts and Lecture Location: Library Learn how to define research and subject/topics. Graduate & Professional School Workshop Location: ACD 314 Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Learn how to put a lot of variety in your sentences. 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California State University San Marcos http://www.csusmpride.com CSUSM Graduation Location in Question By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor President Alexander Gonzalez gained permission to withdraw the contract to hold graduation at Palomar Community College's football field if a new location is found. The school is working to sign a contract with another venue for the graduation ceremonies of classes 2002 and 2003. The Commencement Planning Committee hopes that this venue will be more appealing to CSUSM graduates. Last year it was noted that, due to construction on campus, the traditional location for graduation held in Founders Plaza would be unavailable over the next two years. With this knowledge, the committee began to search for alternate locations, both on and off campus, to hold graduation. Several locations were considered, including our Mangrum Track, the Escondido Center for the Arts, Vista's Moonlight Amphitheatre and the Del Mar . Fairgrounds. Finally, after a canceled decision to hold graduation at the Del Mar Fair, CSUSM signed a contract with Palomar Community College for the use of their football field. In late July, President Gonzalez sent Out a letter to all students who had applied for graduation this spring, naming Palomar as the commencement location. Many MBA candidates, undergraduates, and faculty responded by letter, expressing their distress over the school's decision. For further information visit w w w . g e o c i t i e s .com / csusmgrads.htm, where some Local News...2-5 A rts . ........6-7 Sports....>.......8-9 Opinion........ 10 Calendar....... 11 Vol IX No. 1/ Tuesday, August 28,2001 View from outside into FCB 101. Debris from the explosion damaged the empty classroom. (Pride Photo/Victor Padilla) concerned students have put together an event chronology detailing the commencenlent planning committee's actions, student feedback, and the committee's reply. The website also has e-mail links for letters to the administration, pages of commentary and alternate location suggestions. One concerned senior commented, "We'll , be [graduating] from CSUSM, so that's where we should walk. I'm sure our families would like to see and explore where their money went!" The result is that the committee has re-evaluated its decision. Dr. Francine Martinez, Vice President of Student Affairs, said, "It is the student's special day and we don't want to have any graduates feel like it's ruined because they are unhappy with the location." "It is the student's special day and we don't want to have any graduates feel like it's ruined because they are unhappy with the location." —Francine Martinez V P of Student Affairs On Friday, Aug. 31, the ASI Board of Directors Meeting, Martinez will discuss the location status for graduation and which contracts are being reviewed. The meeting will be held at 3 p.m. in Commons, room 206. Explosion Damages Cars and FCB By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor The feeling of the ground shaking on campus at 3:15 p.m. is natural to Cal State San Marcos students, faculty and staff. On July 30, however, not only did the ground shake, but bouldersized focks rained down on the university. Although no one was hurt, 80 cars were damaged, as well as the Foundation Classroom Building (FCB). Temporary classrooms are set up to accommodate fall semester classes that are scheduled to meet in FCB. Damage to FCB also altered the lesson plans Of some professors. "My class was moved to a temporary classroom, and because the classroom is not equipped we did not get to see a video which was part of our curriculum. In addition, the air conditioning was not working well," said junior Perla Rivas. The temporary classrooms have approximately 40 student desks, a white board, and a desk. The estimated cost to repair damages to the building is $20,000. California Drilling and Blasting and Hanson Aggregates have agreed to cover all the costs. "This was the worst blast we have had in the last four years," said Chief Executive Officer Bill McCardle. The university has a contract with Hanson Aggregates, which ensures that each blast is performed correctly, safely, and in a sufficient amount of time to clear the way for the construction of future buildings. "It was human error," said Terry Tyson, regional director of safety. The holes were drilled » Article cont. on pg. 4 Weekend Festivals Bring Thousands to Campus S an M arcos S ummer Festival By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor Even though it was a hot Saturday, many people came together as a community to be part of the Grand San Marcos | Summer Festival. For the first time the annual festival was held at Cal State San Marcos and "it will probably continue to be held here," said Cherine Heckman, Director of Admissions. » Article cont. on pg. 2 Students Hold Second Guelaguetza Festival By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Smells of chalupas, mole, tamales, and tostadas filled the air at the 2001 Guelaguetza Festival held at Cal State San Marcos Sunday. The day began with opening words from guests including President Alexander Gonzalez. Welcoming the crowd in Spanish, Gonzalez told the audience how he was proud that the festival was held at the university. Roberto Gonzalez-Ruiz, a spokesperson from the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego,, also greeted the crowd and spoke about the importance of families, a message repeated throughout the day. "I hope we continue the tradition," he said. "And we must remember that family is most important. We must do everything to keep the family united." A Guelaguetza festival is a celebration in which the indigenous communities of Oaxaca share their dance, dress, food, and music with one another. The word "guelaguetza" means also means an » Article cont. on pg. 4 �CSU A lcohol P olicy Revised Under N ew Guidelines By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer CSUSM does not have many alcohol-related issues since there are no restaurants, bars, or stores on campus that sell alcohol*, and there are no dormitories. As the university grows and evolves, however, "alcohol consumption issues will arise," said Susan Mitchell, senior director of Health, Counseling, and Disability Services. In November, California State University Chancellor Charles Reed appointed a committee to review university policies concerning alcohol. The Alcohol Policies and Prevention Committee was created after Adrian Heideman, a Chico State University freshman, died from alcohol poisoning last October. There were also two separate incidents of hospitalization from fraternity binge drinking at SDSU that prompted the systemwide concern. The committee worked for several months and focused on creating broad, realistic policies that could be implemented on the system's 23 individual campuses. The final report by the committee stated that it is manda- tory for each campus to set up an advisory committee. It will be the duty of this committee to develop a strategic plan to deal with the current and future alcohol-related issues at Cal State San Marcos. The panel designed a set of system-wide recommendations to be catered to the individual needs of each campus. The recommendations include: the need for strong presidential leadership, a review of existing policies, the creation of a campus advisory council, the development of goals with an assessment component, and the enforcement of local and state laws. Mitchell said the implementation of the new policies would proceed smoothly at CSUSM. She explained that before last year's problems, CSUSM was already working in collaboration with the National Department of Education, San Diego County Health and Human Resources, the Community Collegiate Alcohol Prevention Program, and local law enforcement to create a network of communication that emphasizes responsible drinking and helps students develop the ability to make well-informed choices. On Saturday, the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce hosted the Grand Summer Fest. The street-style fair encompassed various adult and children's activities, including a beer garden. When asked about alcohol sales at this weekend's event, University Spokesperson Rick Moore explained that, technically, the San Marcos campus does not have a ban on alcohol sales, and that CSUSM was only a site for the Summer Fest. Moore also said that alcohol sales on campus must have the complete, expressed permission from the university president. The report from the committee on alcohol policies and prevention stated that "prohibition of alcohol is not a realistic response to the problem," and that a function focusing primarily on alcohol would be contrary to the university's principles of promoting and encouraging "health and wellness in an environment supportive of learning" Mitchell agrees that banning alcohol is not a practical solutiTTn. She said that she understands that alcohol will be served at certain events, but in an educational setting it does not make sense to have an event focused primarily on drinking. Take Pride! There is still time left to take a f un class this semester. So, join the student newspaper! Register for the student newspaper class with either of the following crn numbers: LTWR 316: 41418 Comm 316: 42044 Want to write but don't want to take the class? Contact the editors at The Pride Commons 2-201 (around the corner from the student lounge) ( 760)750-6099 pride @csusm.edu San Marcos Summer Fest Held at CSUSM » Article cont. from pg. 1 The event was last hosted on Grand Avenue, between Mission and San Marcos Boulevard. However* since the lot is now on sale, President Alexander Gonzalez offered Cal State San Marcos as the place for the event to be held. Approximately 300 vendors occupied the area starting from the flagpole down to Cesar Chavez. There was music, dancers, food, beer, and games for kids. The event attracted all ages as kids and adults walked throughout the booths spinning wheels and winning prices, feeding and petting the sheep and goats. "We conducted many tours, especially in the afternoon," said Heckman. Most visitors had never been to the campus and it was a nice event to go to. "It is a great place to be, there are a lot of booths, and it has been a good walk," said San Marcos resident Ruben Moreno. Campus Gets N ew Image Cal State San Marcos introduced the new communications mark during Convocation last Wednesday. The new image was created after recommendations of the Academic Program Marketing Task Force created a plan to brand the campus as Cal State San Marcos. The design was developed by Rancho Penasquitos resident Michele Humphrey. Humphrey is the graphic designer who created the UCSD mark. Cal State San Marcos Parking Permit Prices Not to be Raised at This Time By AMY BOLASKI Graduate Intern CSUSM Parking Services has once again made stack parking available to students for the first two weeks of the semester, which began on Thursday, Aug. 23. Parking Services Technical Coordinator Robert Williams said, "Stack parking may possibly extend for a third week (this semester), but right now we're not sure." Williams said Central Parking has been hired to handle the overflow of cars in the student lots during the add/drop period, but that "once the add/ drop period is over, there should be enough parking to accommodate students." Stack parking is available in Lot C. Parking Services also sold parking permits online for the first time this year, a move that Williams said was very successful. "We sold about 1,150 permits online. Next semester we hope to sell a lot more. While it involves a bit of extra work, we want to get people serviced." Permits purchased online were mailed to students' residences at no additional cost, which helped alleviate the longer lines at Parking Services and the Cashier's Office typical at the start of the semester. While there are no immediate plans to raise the price of permits, Williams said Parking Services would put in a bid for a fee increase, in addition to hiring a consultant to help maximize the use and availability of the lots. Students and faculty may still purchase permits at both the Cashier's Office and Parking Services. Vehicle, permits are $62 and motorcycle permits are $30. An annual permit, which runs from Aug. 17, 2001 to Aug.. 17, 2002, is available for $168. Cougar Channel Turned O n By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Campus communication may improve due to the new video information service installed on campus. Located in the Dome, two non-audio television sets have been set up and campus information will soon be popping up on the screens in the most populated student area. Student organizations, campus offices, and possibly a commercial sponsor will be allowed to submit their information to the Office of Communications, a part of External Affairs! Information is not restricted to, but will include any campus events, club meetings, and general campus information. Student clubs and organizations will submit their information through e-mail to Julie Wright, Coordinator of Campus Organizations in Commons 207. Wright's e-mail is jwright@csusm.edu. The Office of Communications will then input all information. Weekly information will be posted on Fridays. All submissions should be received at least two weeks in advance. Eventually, other monitors will be placed in areas around campus, including the new library, said Rick Moore, Director of Communications. �Introducing Online Renting at blockbuster.com •Logontoblockbuster.com •Choosefromthousands of movie and game titles •Pay online with a credit card •Pick up your rentals at the BLICKBBSTEITof your choice • It's fast, easy and there's no extra charge Get your first Online Rental FREE at blockbuster.com Available at participating stores. Membership rules apply. Credit card required. Visit blockbuster.com for details. ©2001 Blockbuster Inc. All rights reserved. �The Pride ° a x a c a n Festival H e l d on Sunday at San Marcos C A M P IAS B E A T By MELANIE ADDINGTON & VICTORIA B. SEGALL How do you feel about the decision to hold CSUSM's 2001 graduation held off campus? The possible graduation venues include Palomar College or the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Which location would you prefer? "I kinda don't care. It really doesn't matter to me. Hopefully Del Mar. Monica Fatoohi Junior, Liberal Studies major "It's a little disappointing to me. I feel it's an honor to receive your diploma on the campus where you've received your degree. But I would probably choose Palomar because it's close to this campus and it would make it more convenient. The fairgrounds aren't exactly an academic setting." Cecilia Ramirez Post-baccalaureate, Waiver program "I don't want to graduate at Palomar College. The Del Mar Fairgrounds would be chill." Kevin Halonen Junior, Business major Explosion Rocks C ampus » Article cont. from pg. 1 too close to one side of the rock shelf, forcing the blast to move toward the campus. "We learned that in the future we want to limit the size of the blasts, drilling 50 to 60 holes instead of 90," said Marvin Howell, Director of Land Use planning. "There have been 1,169 blasts since this program began (in 1986) without any problems," said Tom Blair, director of facilities. He also added that blasting is necessary for the expansion of the university and assured that additional safety measurements will be instituted. Blasting resumed Friday, Aug. 24 at 3:15 p.m. and will continue during the week at the same time. Azteca," which featured danc» Article cont. from pg. 1 offering, a gift, and shar- ers donning in colorful feather headdresses. ing. In addition to watching the This is the second year the * performances and eating the Guelaguetza Festival has been home-cooked food and dulces held at the university. Students (candies), many attendees also from Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan purchased clothing, dolls, potand Movimiento Estudiantil tery, and crafts from vendors. Chicano de Aztldn (MEChA) It was Terry Clark's first hosted the festival, and the visit to a Guelaguetza on camCoalition of Indigenous Oaxacan pus. Clark, who lived in Oaxaca Communities (COCIO) also and attended the Guelaguetzas helped organize the event. there, said the main difference Eugenia Villamarin, one of between the festivals in Oaxaca the many coordinators for the and the festival on campus event, said, "For us, its one was that generally 50,000 peoway of recruiting families and ple gather for Guelaguetza. future students that may not be According to Villamarin, last reached by the regular recruityear 2,000 individuals attended ment efforts of the university. while approximately 3,000 peoWe're letting parents know we're ple attended this year, due in part here." She also added, "We're to their publicizing Guelaguetza also addressing the mission of during the San Marcos Summer the community. It's a way of Fest held on campus Saturday. keeping friends." The COCIO made plans for Armed with colorful, large the festival on this campus a beach umbrellas to ward off the sun, families that gathered on year ago, said Villamarin. The the university's lower field also students and university began watched dances known as ballet planning in May. "The students folklorico^ which represent dif- worked very hard to keep the ferent regions in Oaxaca such festival plans moving toward as the Valles Centrales, Sierra the end," said Villamarin. "Next year we're hoping the students Norte, and Sierra Juares. One of the first perfor- can develop it fully through mances during the morning of MEChA." Guelaguetza was the "Danza www.csusmpride.com As the student population @ our university continues to rise, so should the number of issues The Pride prints. However, we @ the Pride understand the importance of conservation. Therefore, The Pride has created an online version of our weekly issues in order to cut down on our paper use. Please Recycle, �(MR E [; H U M -* ! US - , fSBI1 mlili ii pi X QK i mm®mmmmmmmm®®m Mvrnmm X Z i -i mmm 1 -mm1 h m U1 pm liii li' > A i r.> j I h jgfll KM 1 �6 Tuesday, Augus, 28, 200! J ^ g £ Entertaimeilt ] H ie Pride Take Another Bite of American Pie By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Sequels usually flop after the great success of the first movie. Yet "American Pie 2 " succeeds in being funnier than the first. The original cast reunites in this sexually crude but well-written movie. And the more everyone has changed, the more they have all remained the same. Sexually hindered Jim, played by Jason Biggs, still desires the voluptuous Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth). Oz (Chris Klein) andHeather (Mena Suvari) are still happily together, with Oz remaining his sensitive self. Kevin (Thomas Nicholas) and Vicky (Tara Reid) are still broken up. Sean W. Scott, who plays Stifler, is still the crudest, testosterone driven male in the bunch, and Paul Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) is strangely fascinating and still mad for Stifler's mom. In the 1999 hit, "American Pie," the same group attempted to lose their virginity in their last few weeks of high school. "AP2" reintroduces everyone on the last day of college finals, with more sexual antics. The funny sidekick characters of "American Pie-" all have well-deserved lead roles in this version, making the sequel even better than the original. Jim discovers that he is terrible in bed and fears Nadia's return visit. He seeks aid from the hilarious band 'camp geek, Michelle, the woman who devirginized him and left- him on prom night. Alyson Hannigan's performance as Michelle really gives the movie a heart. Her comedic timing blends perfectly with her ability to make the audience feel her emotional upheaval toward the end of the film. Hannigan always plays the sidekick role, such as in the " Buffy the Vampire Slayer" television series. But after this performance, she deserves a starring role. Biggs, once again, plays the adorable, geeky, neurotic Jim. Although he couldn't possibly top the pie scene from the first film, he dares to get close with a bizarre and outrageously funny scene involving porn and superglue. There are a few problems with the casting in "AP2," though. It is great that they ensemble the original cast, but many of the characters have no reason for being there. For example, Jessica, played by the incredible Natasha Lyonne, has few lines and usually just stands in the background. Truly a waste of such great talent. My first impression of Lyonne was from the 1998 sleeper hit, "Slums of Beverly Hills." Her breakout role as Vivian promised a b rik liant career, but her talent seems squandered on movies like "Detroit Rock City" (1999) and "AP2." The movie is just funny. What else do you really need Into the Woods By Lisa Lipsey Pride Opinion Editor Imagine having a witch for a neighbor. "Not too difficult," you may say, "I've lived nextdoor to a few." But what if the witch Was real and she put a curse on your house? To get the curse reversed, you need, " . one, the cow as white as milk, two, the slipper as pure as gold, three, the hair as yellow as corn, four, the cape as red as blood." So begins Steven Soundheim's fractured fairy tale, "Into the Woods." Sounds appropriate for kids, right? Wrong. It is kid appropriate, but the script to "Into the Woods" is full of adult humor, word play, sarcasm, wit and intellect. Some lines cracked up the kids in the audience, while other lines left the adults rolling in the aisles. Act one tells the story of the cursed Baker and his Wife, along with the classic Grimm fairy tales of "Jack in the Beanstalk" (with his white cow), "Cinderella" (with her golden slippers), "Little Red Ridinghood" (with her cape), and "Rapunzel" (with hair as < yellow as corn). But these familiar and enchanting stories end at intermission. Soundheim's musical comedy takes a slight dramatic turn in act two when he reveals what happens after ".. .they lived happily ever after." Please don't ask me which actor stands out the most, because after a few stressful days of college? If you are looking for a deep meaningful art film, you won't find it in "AP2," but if what you seek is just a good time and a lot of laughs, "American Pie 2 " is the best film for you this summer. "AP2" is playing now in theatres and is rated R for strong sexual content, crude humor, language and drinking. "Woods" was written for an ensemble cast. Vista's Moonlight Amphitheatre Company includes a dynamic cast from the Equity Actors and other local talent. As talented as the cast may be, it is the cleverness of Soundheim's lyrics in combination with a great musical score that stands out. If you liked the movie "Shrek" for its clever fairy tale humor, you'll love "Into the Woods." Much like an Andrew Lloyd Webber play, Soundheim's music and lyrics are complex and creative. The good news is that "Woods" doesn't keep to the classic musical love story tradition, like "Oklahoma" or "Carousel." In fact, the twists Top Left: The gang reunites for their first summer after college. Top Right: Natasha Lyonne reprises her role as Jessica. Far Left: Jim and his dad talk after the glue situation. Center: Mena Suvari and Chris Klein again play the sesnitive couple. Alyson Hannigan stars as the band camp geek, Michelle. (Courtesy Photos/ Universal Studios) in act two give the fftay a very unconventional and surprising conclusion that is well worth your time. If you've never been there, Moonlight is an affordable, high quality theatre. I highly recommend their lawn seating. "Into the Woods" opens this Wednesday and runs through September 9 (Wednesdays through Sundays). Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $12 for lawn seating ($9 with student identification) to $26 for reserved seating. Contact VISTIX for more information (760)724-2110. �1116 P ride Arts & Entertainment A M atch Made i n By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn, stars of the movie "Swingers," are at it again with "Made." Written, produced and directed by Favreau, the movie revolves around the lives of two wanna-be boxers, Bobby (Favreau) and Ricky (Vaughn). Favreau makes guy films. He Tuesday, August 28,2001 7 fijia^i wrote and produced the 1996 hit the movie is far better than "Very the ending, I can say that h is "Swingers," but makes his film Bad Things," which Favreau also reactions really draw you into the scene and his underacting directorial debut with "Made." starred in. He usually involves himself with Maybe it is because Favreau makes the scene seem bitterly movies that have a lot of well- was also producing and directing realistic. Nonetheless, the movie's crafted emotion and insight into "Made" that he appears exhausthighlight (and why you should human dilemma. ed rather than pensive. Normally "Made" doesn't quite make you can read his emotional state see it regardless of the bland it, though. by merely glancing at his face; acting job by Favreau) is Sean P uffy Combs Bobby's best appearance as friend Ricky is, Ruiz. Playing in one word, a well-known obnoxious. criminal busiWhen Bobby nessman that gets them entanhangs out gled in a monwith thugs in ey-laundering New York scheme in order nightclubs to save his (art really stripper girldoes imitate friend and her life!). Combs daughter from a efficiently life of organized delivers his crime, Ricky lines willingly goes (Above) Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn in Swingers, now starring in Made. and even along with the (Top Left) Jon Favreau in Made. (Top Right) Vince Vaughn in Made.)manages to make a few plan. Courtesy Photos/IMDB. COM) scenes even Vaughn is once again the cortiic relief while with this movie the viewer has funnier than they would have Favreau remains the serious to struggle. The viewer may not been. The most comical scenes actor. It worked well for them even realize Favreau is on screen in "Swingers," but not so well since Vaughn overshadows him unfold with the interplay between Vaughn and Combs. Their this time. Not that the movie through most of it. is unpleasant; it is hysterically " One truly great exception is dynamic timing and the lightfunny, well written, and plenty at the end when Bobby returns hearted sense of f un, even durof punches are thrown to help the h ome to his girlfriend and hef ing dramatic scenes, made the action oriented audiences. Plus, daughter. Without giving away film. UNIVERSITY STORE (Top) FamkeJanssen plays a single mother/stripper in "Made." (Courtesy Photos/IMDB.COM) (Bottom) P. Diddy (Sean Puffy Combs) takes on acting as a gangster. "Made," now playing in Landmark theaters, is rated R by the MPAA for pervasive language, some drug use and sexuality. �Vacation Revisited: One Student's Adventures through Ancient Maya By VLADISLAV CELIK For The Pride Editors' note: This is one in a series of articles highlighting one student's travels through Ancient Maya. I had read a book titled "Incidents of Travel in Yucatan" written by explorer and diplomat John Lloyd Stephens, who undertook a daring expedition through the rain forests of the Yucatan Peninsula in the 1840s. Stephens discovered the remains of an amazing world that had disappeared the Yucatan. What did we need many centuries ago: the world of to carry? I didn't want us to be the Mayas. just ordinary tourists; we brought Stephens' travel book, illus- a tent, sleeping bags, and vowed to trated by Frederick Catherwood, stay away from ritzy hotels. This included drawings of pre-Columbi- was the only way to experience an America. what Stephens and Catherwood felt Since Stephens and on their expedition. Catherwood brought to light the Our flight left December 31, unknown world almost 160 years an unusual time to leave civilizaago (the book was first published tion and go to the unknown. Once in 1843), many may have thought we landed in Cancun, a rental car that there was nothing else to be dis- would be available for us through covered. That may have been true AAA. to some people, but for adventurWe arrived in Cancun shortly ous souls like mine, hearing about after 9 p.m., but the rental agency mysteries was not good enough. I was closed. We had the tent and felt that I had to undertake my own decided that we could spend the expedition, or better yet, a pilgrimnight bade at the airport, where it age, which I took two winters ago. was safe, and would go to the rental So, when I decided to travel to the office the next morning when it rain forests of the Yucatan, it was opened. not going to be only a trip, it was In the morning, we checked out destined to be a mission. the only rental car available. We sat The weather in California in in the car exhausted, anxious, and December was fairly good, but eager to discover the unknown. I wondered how it would be in H ^^^HHE ager ordered her grandson to warm up the water so that we could shower. The boy gathered wood and started a fire. So far we were right on track. The first night of our mission was spent in the Cancun airport. The second night was restless because someone was lighting firecrackers not farfromour campsite. We heard dogs barking very loudly, but we managed to get several hours of sleep. The next morning before dawn we disassembled our tent, packed up our "Temple of the Inscriptions" trusty little car, and hit the road. Courtesy photo from Vladislav Celik Palenque was on my mind, Out of anxiety, we decided although it was still very far away. to do what we only fantasized The map indicated that there was about in our dreams: go right to only one town before Palenque the state of Chiapas, where the called Escarcega. We stopped there Zapatista rebels had been staging to exchange money, filled the tank anti-government uprising. The goal with gas, and bought food. After a was to reach Palenque, the famous long time, the road sign indicated Mayan city that few tourists visit that we had crossed the state line because of its location and occa- and entered Chiapas. sional guerilla attacks. We were on our way. After a full day on the road, we crossed from the state Quinatana Roo to the state of Yucatan and continued to the state of Campeche. At sunset we reached the capital city, Campeche. Looking at the travel guide, we found a private campground in the heart of the city. Exhausted but happy to be farther than we expected, we checked into the campsite. The elderly woman who was acting as a man- "I wondered what we would do if we were stopped by a road blocker or were taken by masked and armed Zapatista rebels " We felt that all civilization was behind us. It was like crossing the point of no return. I wondered what we would do if we were stopped by a road blocker c * were taken m (That Ecoh. p aper can wait.) ifti 7V' f ^ iil^SiS® sipifi^P iiMM by masked and armed Zapatista rebels. I did not have the answer but had to rely on my instincts, which were telling me: "Go to Chiapas, young man!" All the excitement kept me awake and alert. Suddenly I spotted a roadblock and armed men down the road. No, I was not dreaming. I slowed the car and the armed, unmasked men asked me to stop. They were Mexican soldiers asking us for our passports. Looking at the passport and then looking me in the face, a soldier asked me where we were going. "To Palenque," I replied. He asked me what was the purpose of our trip. At first I was going to tell him about Stephens and Catherwood but realized he had probably never heard about those two men. Instead I simply answered, "tourist," and that was enough to get a smile on his face, return the passports, and say "pasale " The road to Palenque was open. A windy road took us to a higher elevation and the terrain turned into a rain forest. Around us the sounds became more intense and we wondered whether they were made by birds or by monkeys. We were approaching the city with our eyes wide open. And then at once, through the thick vegetation, the magnificent view of a giant pyramid appeared. We were in Palenque! �The Pride Into My Own Lacrosse Team C oming to San Marcos By VICTORIA B. SEGALL scooping, throwing, and other Pride Editor lacrosse-playing techniques. "Basically it's been called Cory Barnhart and Jeff the fastest game on two feet," Cudmore, co-captains for said Barnhart, a junior and comCSUSM's newest intramural puter science major, "It's f un to sport, lacrosse, plan to hold a play and also great to watch " lacrosse clinic for interested stuThis past summer Barnhart dents and potential players dur- and Cudmore worked with ing the first few weeks of the approximately 20 students for the fall semester. creation of the all-male lacrosse "It's always a plus if they've team. They will recruit string played hockey or football," said players this semester in preparaCudmore, a junior and literature tion for the spring sport. and writing and sociology There are also plans to create major. a female lacrosse team, which The clinic will be free-of- may be led by Stacy Goldstein, charge and students will learn said Cudmore. and practice catching, cradling, The current players have (with Thanks to Robert Frost) By Joseph Sanchez For The Pride Lacrosse will be the new intramural sport at Cal State San Marcos. (Courtesyphoto/Cory Barnhart) been practicing on Mangrum Field and when the spring season begins, the team will play against schools such as SDSU, UCSD, USD, and other colleges that compete in the West Collegiate Lacrosse League (WCLL). In September the Cougars will send representatives to the WCLL and the team will be inducted in the league. Those who would like more information on the lacrosse team are asked to e-mail Cory Barnhart at barnh001@csusm.edu or Jeff Cudmore at cudmoOOl @csusm.edu. Fall 2001: Soccer Schedule P Dates Against Site Time Sep 19 Sep 16 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 30 Oct 9 Oct 19 Oct 21 Oct 28 UC Santa Barbara Long Beach State Pepperdine Utah Embry Riddle (tentative) USC Long Beach State UCSB Pepperdine UC Santa Barbara CSUSM Pepperdine CSUSM CSUSM CSUSM Long Beach State CSUSM CSUSM 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 4:15 p.m. 4 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Fall 2001: Men's Golf Schedule Dates Host Site Oct 14-16 Oct 29-31 Nov 4-6 CSUChico Cal State Bakersfield Santa Clara University Chico, CA Bakersfield, CA Santa Clara, CA Fall 2001: Women's Golf Schedule Dates Host Site Sep 2 325 Oct 20-23 CSU Monterey Bay Boise State University Monterey, CA Boise, ID Fall 2001: Men and Women's Cross Country Schedule Date Event Site Time Distance 'Sep 8 Sep 15 Sep 29 Oct 13 Nov 3 Irvine Invitational Aztec Invitational Stanford Invitational UCSD Invitational NAIA Regionals Huntington Beach Balboa Park Stanford UCSD Woodward Park Fresno, CA Kenosha, WI 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. TBA 5k/8k 5k/8k 5k/8k 5k/8k 5k/8k 9:00 a.m. 5k/8k Nov 16-19 NAIA Nationals *Editorial Note: Joseph Sanchez is The.Pride's, sports columnist and discusses life from a surfer's (and his own) perspective. I've been homeless for the last two months, just healed from a separated shoulder, and am starting yet another semester in a literature program that has very little literature in, it. This semester, there are still more questions than answers. But at least one answer remains constant: the ocean and its waves. I surf. It's difficult to describe the feelings of transcendence and peace that can be experienced while riding a wave. Surfing legend Tom Curren once described it as being born again; it makes life fresh and new. I think that while riding waves surfers combine their own finite existence with the oceans' eternal life. The act of riding a wave is an act of balance that goes beyond the athletic balance involved in the ride. I've joked that in our own naive way we are answering that age old philosophical question the Greeks posed long ago: Is life a state of being or becoming? As we ride each wave we experience a sensation of timelessness, Being. But a wave never stops moving and each ride is constantly Becoming. No, I'm not proposing a new religion, and hope that this doesn't come off as another shabby version of "pop" mysticism. Pop culture continues to invade surfing, and corporations, realizing the monetary value of surfing, have managed to infuse it with the usual dose of mediocrity and crass commercialism. And while, like many other surfers, I grimace at the droves of enthusiastic professionals and soccer moms swarming into the surf, I grudgingly hope that they too can capture their own piece of the surfing experience. I know that speaking so passionately of surfing in a public forum is ironic for someone who dislikes the intrusion of so many into his sanctuary. It would be best to say nothing, right? Then at least I'm not contributing to the already over-crowded conditions. r But isn't that part of the human predicament? ' So here I am, hoping that this foray "Into My Own" .will help you remember to find your "Own." In the Robert Frost poem that I took the title of this article from, Frost wishes that "those dark trees/ were, not as '"twixt the merest mask of gloom/ but stretched away unto the edge of doom." His retreat was into his beloved New England forests, mine is •on the perfect swell of the ocean's bosom. What's yours? �__ The P ride E ditorial Melanie Addington CchBditcw Vlcfea B l ^ali '^toBaitor' I Feature Editor Omduate Intern Adviser Claudia Ignacio Aia^ Boiasld Madeleine Marshall Greetings! All opinions and letters t&ttm editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of Ifte Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial hoard. Letters to the editors should include an* address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and ether San Marcos community establishments. The Pride Opinion California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA -92096*0001 ig Phone: (760)750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride @csusm.edu We'd like to welcome back the returning students and welcome all new students to Cal State San Marcos. Hopefully you all had a restful and enjoyable vacation, or at least survived your summer classes. This past summer the campus was filled with exciting events such as the infamous explosions, the San Marcos Festival, the Guelaguetza Festival, and the beginning of Year Round Operations. The Pride planned to cover these events; however due to monetary restraints by the university, we were unable to print any summer issues. However, we reached out to many of you by e-mail to find out what areas of The Pride you felt needed improvement, what you liked or did not like, and for any general suggestions. The Pride is a student newspaper, and in order to create this publication for all of you students, we need to know what you want in a newspaper. For those of you that HAVE AN OPINION? responded or who will respond, we thank you for your valuable input. Several students felt we were too liberal, while others felt we were too conservative. The Pride is neither. We keep a decidely balanced political viewpoint and have a generous combination of staff writers, providing both liberal and conservative viewpoints. Some students mentioned their concern with the presence of a few biased articles in the newspaper. Mandy Ford wrote: "Instead of doing articles that give points of view from more than one party, you select the juicy side and run with it." She adds, " I hope that the paper will start printing more detailed and factual stories in the future." Another student, however, wrote that The Pride was interesting and factual. Some students were fond of the "Psyche Fairy," and the "Thoughts On" quotes. Many, however, felt that we should write on more controversial topics, write more sports articles, and that we should include editorials. Students also wrote that they were appreciative of the outfeach of The Pride, and that we kept students up-to-date on campus events. Some students felt there was too much focus on minority groups in certain articles, while other students appreciated the "diversity." Since we are students we are still in the process of learning journalistic style, but it is the purpose of The Pride to represent student voice, keep integrity of the truth, and to be unbiased and critical. We appreciate the comments given to us, and we have reviewed our mission statement and attempted to make some changes. A few students said they were unable or found it difficult to contact the editors and writers. The Pride office is located in Commons 2-201, around the corner from the Student Lounge. We have tried to set our office hours so that a staff member is present during the entire day. If you prefer to contact us by e-mail, please send your message to pride @csusm.edu or phone us at (760) 750-6099. We will respond. Below is The Pride*s mission statement: SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO The Pride is dedicated to the education and enlightenment of students and the campus community. Our particular purpose as a student newspaper is to inform the students of news and events from an objective and t ruthful point of view, representing every available aspect of an issue or story. The P rate i s, in its news pages, committed to providing unbiased information based on available sources and resources. In its opinion pages the Pride strives to create a forum for debate for all students. As we challenge the institution administration, faculty and student population-to think carefully about controversial issues, we are dedicated to representing diverse student voices. The Pride commits itself to autonomy, uninhibited by undue influence from institutional entities. The Pride, as a 21st-century medium of mass communications, commits itself to technological awareness, advancement and integration. Sincerely, Melanie Addington Victoria B.-Segall The Pride Co-Editors PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail t o The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication/Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It i s The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length Editors reserve the right not t o publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. A Welcome from Your Student Government: ASI President, Dean Manship On behalf of Associated Students and representing the entire student body, I would like to welcome all new and returning students to California State University San Marcos. This is truly an exciting time in the development of our campus, which over the next two years will more than double in size. Newer students will witness the opening of our first student housing facility, which will begin our transition from a commuter campus to one teeming with student life. In the meantime, the Associated Students will continue to focus on bringing quality events and enrichment programs to campus, as well as Can you Draw? D o you Have an Opinion? CSUSM l?rive-Iii Presents a comprehensive recreation sports program to make your time here at CSUSM as enjoyable as possible. Remember, you have the ultimate power to make your college career as beneficial and enriching a s you can envision it. So good luck and feel free to stop by the Associated Students office iti Commons 203 with any comments or suggestions on how we may better serve you. Dean Manship President & CEO Associated Students,inc. Dr. Rache's 578: C ontemporary T hinkers CSUSM Drive-In Presents By Victoria B. Segall f Pride Editor M i The Pride is searching for editorial cartoonists t o submit w eekly work. I f interested, contact The Pride editors by p hone at: ( 760) 7 50-6099 or t hrough e -mail at: pride@csusm.edu CSUSM's possible solution to limited parking and overcrowded classrooms? Letter to the Editors A new group is forming for students in the MBA program. The group will be called the MBA Student Association and it will have many responsibilities. One of the responsibilities will be to serve as a liaison between MBA students and MBA front office. Any issues or concerns that MBA students may have will be communicated to the MBA front office. The group will also promote the MBA program at Cal State San Marcos at both the local level as well as at the national level. Already the MBA Student Association has had speakers come on campus and speak to cohorts on campus. This sort of interaction will prove value to both the community and the school. The MBA Student Association will also have a bi-monthly newsletter directed toward MBA students, faculty, and the business community. The first issue will come out the last week in August just in time for the incoming MBA students for this year. Going to school to receive an MBA is difficult enough as it is; the new group will hopefully ease some of the concerns that new students may have. Together we will make a difference. Albert Jimenez T hrow Your Gap if You Want to Graduate from Palomar! By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor This y earV graduation may seem aways off, but a two-year plan is already well underway for CSUSM commencement ceremonies. Over the summer a decision was reached: the next two graduating classes will have their ceremony off-campus at one of two possible venues, Palomar Community College or the Del Mar F airgrounds. We currently have a c ontract' signed with Palomar. There are already several problems with this decision. Number one: we the students, who pay to be here, were not asked to vote upon this issue. D o they undertand that we are educated adults who have the ability to objectively look at the facts, make decisions and vote? The real reason seems to be that they know none of us would have voted to hold our graduation at Palomar. Much of the upper division student body already went through Palomar or anoth- er junior college, graduated, and transferred over to CSUSM (myself included). I am outraged that I will have earned and paid for a higher level of education only to possibly go back to my previous school for graduation. Hmm, did they check? Maybe it would be even cheaper to hold graduation at San Marcos High School. Number two: if the problem is space, couldn't they have come up with a better location? Oh, and here is a brilliant idea: hold graduation at CSUSM. We have about as much outdoor and auditorium space as Palomar does. Most students would rather see CSUSM hold several small ceremonies on campus than one or two off campous. Perhaps we should remind the powers that be this is OUR graduation. It is about our achievements as students. We work hard in order to walk across that stage. We should have the chance to vote on the location of OUR graduation. �Featuring local bands such as Time: 3-4 p.m. Handful and Agent 51. Includes Location: Career & Assessment Center BBQ and games. Circle K International Open Learn how to obtain on-campus Wednesday, August 29 House student assistant a F Thursday, September Work-Study positions.ndhisederal ASI Executive Committee Time: 6:30 p.m. T workMeeting 6 Location: Power Surge Cafe. shop will explain the application Time: 3:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided Club Fair and interview process, and Location: Commons 205 and the cafe's Open Mic will Location: Dome Plaza describe how to be successful in Meeting will include open forum, follow the meeting. an on-campus job search. and officer reports. ASI Thursday, September 13 September 10-13 Friday, August 31 ASI Board of Directors Meeting Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Meeting will include open forum, funding for another week of stack parking, and an update by Vice President of Student Affairs, Francine Martinez, on Graduation 2001-02. Clubs Thursday, September 6 Pre-Health society Location: Craven Hall 6205 Time: 5:00 P.M. Flying Samaritans participation will be discussed and Spanish speaking students are invited. If there are any questions, please contact Justin at (760) 583-3781. September 7-9 Rush Week Recruitment/Rush for Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Xi Delta Tables set up in quad Events Time: 4-5 p.m. September 17-20 Location: Career & Assessment Business Expo/Vendor9ss Fair Center (Craven 4201) September 5-Oct 3 Do you need a job? Confused La Paz Tras el Cerco: Peace and Club Fundraising Days about your career options? Learn Location: Founders Plaza Under Siege in Mexico about the various resources availLocation: Library Gallery A photo exhibit on violence, W e d n e s d a y , able to you on campus and start planning for your future. war, and nonviolent resistance in September 19 Mexico. From Dances with Wolves to Wednesday, September Smoke Signals: Reinventing 5 September 4-6 Indians On-Screen Resume Tips for Science Welcome Week Time: 7 p.m. Majors Time: 1 la.m.4:30 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Location: Dome Plaza Lecture and demonstration by Time: 2-3 p.m. First day, is the "Country Chris Eyre, the acclaimed direc- Location: Career Center K ick-Off' hosted by American tor of the award-winning film What is the best science resjime format? Come to this workshop Indian Student Alliance, Future "Smoke Signals." Educators Club, History Club, Ticketed Event: purchase tickets and hear from a specialist in and the Victorious Club. at the Book Store ($5 general the field. Learn about the most The event will include a BBQ admission; $3 Seniors and stu- effective resume format. and a live performance by local dents w/ ID; Children 12 and country western artist "Texas under free). Friday, September 7 Sky." Student clubs will host Career Services for Graduating activities such as horseshoes, Seniors potato sack races, and pie-eating Time: 12-1 p.m. contest, Location: Career & Assessment Center Are you graduating? Want a fullW e dne s d ay , p Wednesday, August time professionalobosition? Learn September 5 how to access j listings, regGo Greek Welcome 29 ister with MonsterTRAK, and Time: Begins 11 a.m. How to Get an On-Campus make your job search Success^ Location: Dome Plaza ful. Job Workshops n^ Thoughts on,.. Welcome to College Students: Need to find a room mate, seCCa car, find a job? Advertise with Tride cCassifieds for onCy $9/ Help Wanted Nannies Immediate openings for experienced part-time nannies in Escondido, Encinitas, Carlsbad. Must have references; $ ll/hr. (760) 798-1774. Student Related Need talented, dedicated players ! $100 entrance fee. So far, 12 games scheduled. Practice Fridays 10 a.m. @ school; Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Breeze Hill Park, Vista. Contact Brad Schmidt, ASI Office. Start your own Fraternity! Zeta Beta Tau is looking for men to start a new Chapter. If you are interested in academic success, a chance to network, and an opportunity to make friends in a non-pledging Brotherhood, e-mail: 7ht@7htnational.org or call (800) 431-9674. Miscellaneous Egg Donors Needed $4,000 compensation; Ages 19-30 Call Susan at (800) 463-5656 or e-mail procreative(g)linet.com To advertise, caCC 750-6099 August 24-September Tuesday, September 4 7 Career Services Club Week Location: Founders Plaza •J Compiled By: Melanie Addington Registration and Campus Information Open University registration and fall 2001 add/drop period. SMART Telephone available for drops only Friday, August 31 Late registration fee in effect if you are registering for Fall 2001 classes for the first time. Last day to drop with no record a Fall class that meets the first half of the term. Monday, September 3 Labor Day. Campus closed. *Any club, event, or workshop coordinators who would like their meetings or events listed in The Pride Calendar may e-mail the editors at pride @icsusm.edu .* HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING AVAILABLE AT STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES S ERVICES P R O V I D E D I N P A R T N E R S H I P W I T H . . C O U N T Y OF SAN DIEGO H E A L T H A N D H U M A N S ERVICES There are two major products that come out of Berkeley: LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence. —Jeremy S. Anderson Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test before presenting the lesson. —Vernon Law The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 alcohol construction fall 2001 graduation Guelaguetza parking https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/15b40a8d61420846d74eb1aac5d8809f.pdf 20d90ae7de1e1dad62dfc02a7e542a82 PDF Text Text It May Not Be at Palomar, but Graduation Still Won't Be on Campus... Editorial, Page 6 Award Winning Student Newspaper http ://www.csusmpride.com ThePride California State University San Marcos Del Mar Fairgrounds Selected as Venue for Graduation Vol IX No. 2/ Tuesday, September 4,2001 Associated Students Hold Its first Board Meeting for Semester r SIBOD meeting to a ment. Due to recent construction Ftrancine Martinez (faroright) spoke at the APride Photo/Conor Mnnounce he change in venuef commencement. ( ongan) for a new library, however, part of rattlesnakes in the area as a public sible venue. After receiving comthe plaza has been closed and the plaints from students and faculty The first Board of Directors site may be unavailable for the next safety concern. When Derungs asked if there about the possibility of Palomar meeting' of Associated Students two years. Inc. (AST) for the fall semester The committee said it has was any chance for graduation College as a graduation venue, howwas held on Aug. 31. The most examined all areas of the campus, to be held on campus, Martinez ever, the university re-approached anticipated item of business on the specifically the parking lots and answered, "That opportunity is the staff at the Fairgrounds, and a contract was signed to hold graduagenda was the update for gradua- Mangrum Track, as possible venue completely gone." The committee also considered ation at Del Mar. tion location plans for 2001-2002. sites. The parking lots were local high schools, Carmen Villa, Assistant Dr. Francine Martinez, Vice eliminated as the San Diego Director of Enrollment Services, is President For Student Affairs, a possibility Convention Center, one of the coordinators for graduannounced that a contract to hold due to the the Moonlight ation. When asked the approxithe June 1 graduation ceremonies lots' uneven Amphitheater, and mate cost for graduation at the at the Del Mar Fairgrounds was s u r f a c e s , the San Luis Rey Fairgrounds, she answered, "It's which signed Friday. Mission. much too early to tell at this Some students at Friday's meet- M arti n e z Students on the moment." ing expressed their unhappiness e xplained graduation comThree committees will be about what they said was "little w e r e mittee pushed to involved in the graduation plannotification and information for stu- designed for exhaust aH possibil- ning process. "We're calling for dents" about the graduation venue drainage purities, Martinez said. student members to help with gradposes. search. "We heard from uation planning," said Martinez. Student Laura Derungs quesShe also students that they The committees include the tioned Martinez about the gradu- added that the wanted to keep Logistics Committee, the Program ation venue search. Derungs said pavement Construction is one reason she found it "hard to swallow" could also graduation will be held offcampus. graduation in the Planning Committee, and the Open that all possibilities for on-campus become very (Pride Photo/Conor Mongan) North County," said House Reception Committee. Some Martinez. "Their of the responsibilities for the comgraduation were exhausted. hot during a first choice was the Del Mar mittees include setting up the gradAt the board meeting, Martinez June commencement. uation venue, creating graduation explained the yearlong history of Mangrum Track was elimi- Fairgrounds." When the university first programs for students, and giving the search for a graduation venue. nated as a possibility after the At the end of last spring, a committee decided it would be too approached the staff at the Del tours of the venue and taking phograduation committee, composed costly to re-surface the field and Mar Fairgrounds, there were con- tographs for students and their ofstudents and administrators, con- to build additional access. The esti- cerns that commencement would guests. cluded that there was no possible mated cost to prepare the track for interfere with preparations for the The three committees must be way for the ceremony to be held graduation, according to Martinez, Del Mar Fair, which takesplace in filled by Oct. 15. Forms are availon campus. In the past, Founders was between $300,000-$500,000. June and July. The university then able at the ASI office in Commons Plaza was the site for commence- Martinez also listed the presence of looked to Palomar College as a pos- 203 or call (760) 750-4990. By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Let the Welcome Week Festivities Begin By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Welcome Week, sponsored by Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), began on Tuesday, Sept. 4. and runs through Thursday, Sept. 6 Daily festivities begin at 11a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. each day in the Dome Plaza. Welcome Week features free food, games, and music for students. "ASI is very committed to fulfilling the interests of the students and providing an enriched campus life," said Brad Schmidt, Club Services TechnicianforASI. "Enhancing the CSUSM experience, giving students ownership over their student life experience, and empowering students is key." Tuesday was "Back to School Country Kick Off Day." The Carlsbad band Texas Sky per- 2 News Travel..... 3 Arts .. 4 Opinion...... 6 formed, and 99.3/Hot Country Radio was on campus to provide music as well. Country Kick Off Day, hosted by the American Indian Student Alliance, Future Educators Club, History Club, and Victorious Club included a student pie-eating contest, barbeque, and a potato sack race. Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon will host the "Go Greek Welcome Week Bash" today. Students can play doubleshot basketball, radar speed pitch baseball, bungee run, and eat barbeque. Local bands Handful and Agent 51 will perform in the Dome Plaza. "Club Fair" the last event of Welcome Week, is scheduled for Thursday. All student clubs will be invited to set up booths with club information, and local radio Students receivefreefood outside the Dome during thefirst week ofclasses. station Z-90 will be on site. (Pride Photo/Conor Mongan) Campus Computers Upgraded By JAMES NEWELL Staff Writer To keep up with current trends in technology and student needs, the university replaces or upgrades antiquated computer equipment each year. This year a total of204 student computers were upgraded, and 30 new units were added for students, bringing the total number of student computers to 439. This year's upgrade consisted of Dell flat screens and Dell and Macintosh CPUs (central processing units). Not all units were replaced in the openaccess labs in Academic Hall 202 and 204, but all the monitors have been upgraded to the flat screens. In addition to taking up less space, the flat monitors are more energy efficient. Bill Ward, Director of. Telecommunications and Network Operations said, "Although the monitors were more expensive, they will pay for themselves over time." The university has instituted the computer refresh program, which is a three-year computer upgrade schedule. Costing around $1.2 million per year, the refresh program upgrades or replaces approximately one-third of the computers in the program yearly. This number varies from year to year, but all the computers in the program receive an upgrade every three years. There are currently 1,115 units in rotation, including faculty, staff and student computers, according to Ward. "I think any improvement is good," said Andrew Watkins, a junior and computer science major. "If we're going to learn what it takes to work, in the outside world, we're going to need the equipment used in the outside world." The replaced equipment, although considered out of date by the university, is still operational and can be used by other schools. A majority of the old computers are donated to local K-12 public schools. At one time, a dozen units made it as far as Africa, said Ward. �The Pride 2 Tuesday, September 4, 2001 Student By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer During the spring semester, CSUSM was introduced to the ''phantom shopper" program. The "phantoms" were undercover students who visited various campus departments, unannounced, in order to rate them on several criteria based on a point system. This fall, many more students will have the opportunity to participate. "The overall intention of the program is to, number one, have the students become effective evaluators of the campuses' programs and services, and number two, to assist departments in providing seamless, consistent and good service to the students," said Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard. The "phantom shoppers" are Phantoms sent into a department, or instructed to phone a particular department, with a script put together by the students during the training process. The script serves as a guideline for students to follow when making visits or phone calls. The departments are evaluated on criteria such as physical environment, quality of interpersonal contact, pertinent knowledge of the staff, timeliness in addressing questions/ concerns, usefulness of referrals/ resources and overall department experience. The"" founding co-directors of the program, Dean Poullard, and Assistant Executive Director of ASI, Susana Gonzalez, are confident that the program criteria and findings will improve department/Student interaction. The findings will be printed in an annual report that will Editing Services Haunt provide accurate details of how each department functions. After each visit or phone call, the phantom shopper summarizes the visit and submits the information to be printed in the report. For example, a student might visit Parking Services with a script designed for a student who appeals a parking ticket. After the student makes the visit, he/she evaluates the department based on the overall experience. The students and departments are made aware that the purpose of the program is not to get anyone in "trouble " but rather to assess the school's strengths and weaknesses in regards to service standards. The spring results were released to the department chairs as a starting point for analyzing future reports. The main pur- Campus pose of the reports is to inform of the spring 2001 shopping. the departments of the findings. With an increase in participatAccording to Poullard, it has yet ing departments from eight to to be decided how and when 26, and with a total of 20 phanstudents will have access to the tom shoppers, it is anticipated that the program will continue reports. "The information collected to grow. from the spring 2001 data was a Shoppers spend a total of pleasant surprise," said Poullard, nine hours working in the pro"especially since there had been gram, which includes both trainsome negative feedback." The ing and the actual "shopping" of report cleared up most implica- departments. Students are paid tions of such problems as the* $150 for their efforts. "Generous rudeness of some staff members pay is given to encourage stuand problems Within specific dents to take the job seriously campus departments reported by and to put in sincere and solid feedback," said Poullard. some students. For those interested in parThe phantom shopper program was adopted by CSUSM ticipating as a phantom shopper, based on a similar program flyers will be handed out during started at California Polytechnic CSUSM's Welcome Week fesUniversity, Pomona. Many tivities. A diverse group of stuchanges have been made this dents Will be chosen, to ensure semester at CSUSM based on its accurate results consistent with sister program and the results the student population. m j Hi i n u Campus blast- , ing resumed on Friday, Aug. 31st Additional warnings are now in place and blastings will occur at IS 4p.m.onFridays,. H (Pride Photo/ Melanie Addington) Specialist in Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations All Style Manuals and Disciplines Word Processing § Manuscripts § Letters § Proofreading mm Michel M. Walker P hone/Fax ( 760) 4 80-6470 k iewamals @ h ome.com Come help shape how California prepares for its future transportation needs! \t CALIFORNIA^^I^^ TRANSPORTATION PLAN The California Department of Transportation-District 11 and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), cordially i nvites you to p articipate in a w orkshop to a ssist i n the development of a federally mandated 20-year California T ransportation P lan (CTP). T he CTP is a l ong-range transportation plan that will address local, regional, inter-regional, and international transportation issues. The workshop is part of the CTP Public Participation Program that will reach out to various communities throughout the State to solicit public views on transportation issues dealing with h ighways, streets, rail, transit, seaports, airports, bicycle and pedestrian concerns. Discussion items will include: traffic congestion, safety, economic prosperity, efficient fuel and energy use, viable transportation choices, affordable and accessible growth, and enhancing built and natural environment. North County Workshop: Facilitator: Charles Anders of Strategic Initiatives Utilizing Interactive Response Technology (Similar to OWho Wants to be a MillionaireO) Cal State University San Marcos Academic Hall Room ACD-102 Saturday, September 8, 2001 9:00 a.m. - noon Please RSVP to: Renee' Krolikowski, Caltrans, 619-688-3295 or via e-mail at: Shirley_Hautanen@dot.ca.gov Persons requiring alternative formats in Braille, large print, audiotape or computer disk to attend this meeting, or assistive services such as sign-language interpreting, real-time captioning, note taking assistance or other services, please call Renee' Krolikowski, Caltrans, 619-688-3295. J �Travel The Pride Tuesday, September 4, 2001 3 Student Vacation Revisited: King Pacals Secret Editors' Note: This is the second in a series of travel articles from a CSUSM student. By VLADISLAV CELIK As we were about to enter the archaeological site at Palenque, I remembered a book by a selftaught Swiss archaeologist, Erich von Daeniken. von Daeniken, well known for his hypothesis that the human race had originated from outer space, traveled to many parts of the world and gathered information about ancient civilizations to try to support his theory. One of the sites he visited was Palenque. He observed the carved images on stone plaques and concluded that they depicted astronauts in space ships. So there I was entering Palenque, feeling extremely privileged and excited. Palenque is somewhat different from most other Mayan cities because of its distance from other major crossroads of the region. The city remained undiscovered by many European settlers until the 20 century. In the 1920s, however, Danish explorer and archaeologist Frans Blom conducted excavations in the state of Chiapas and found an ancient Mayan city, buried under layers of mud and vegetation. He named it after a nearby village, Palenque. The first settlements in Palenque date back to 100 B.C.,but the city reached its cultural and economic peak between 600 and 700 A.D., during the 70-year rule of King Pacal. It had been the administrative center for the regions of the present day Chiapas and Tabasco. After Pacal died, the inhabitants abandoned the city in 800 A.D., and it was lost to the jungle until the 1920s. In 1952, Mexican archaeologist Alberto Ruz was researching the th tallest pyramid, the "Temple of the Inscriptions " There, at the top of the pyramid, he discovered an entrance to a tunnel well hidden in the floor of the temple. The tunnel led to the crypt in the pyramid's interior, in which the remains of King Pacal rested in a stone sarcophagus, decorated with relief carvings and jade relics. I held my flashlight tightly in my hand, determined to explore the pyramid with or without a guide. I had already decided in my foolish mind that, in case my undertaking was not approved by the site's authorities, I would go there anyway at some time when nobody was around. Access to the secret crypt became so important to me; it was as if I was going to find the answers to the mysteries of the world. As I slowly approached the tallest pyramid, the "Temple of the Inscriptions," I noticed a large number of tourists all around it. I climbed up the stairs, which were steep and numerous, and had to go around tourists who were wandering and taking photos. In a way I was disappointed because the crowd took away much of the excitement - I had expected to be there alone. But there was also a good side to having many tourists around. At least I did not have to worry about being taken by the armed Zapatista rebels or attacked by the beasts from the jungle. Plus, being in a crowd of tourists would not have put my explorations into the spotlight, where I might have been exposed to the scrutiny of the site's* authorities. At the top of the pyramid was a temple made of stone. Its thick walls were decorated with plaques on the exterior. The plaques were carved with Calendar Workshops Wednesday, Sept. 5 Since we were planning to come back to the site again early the next day, we wanted to spend the night as close to the ruins as possible. Luckily, there was a campsite about a quarter of a mile down the road. We assembled our tent, which was surrounded by coconut'palms and banana trees. There were several huts around with thatched roofs for the tourists who preferred to sleep in their hammocks. I felt that the jungle around might harbor snakes and that zipping up the tent was safer than | sleeping in a hammock. The night was starry and quiet at first, but we were awakened by eerie sounds coming from the jungle. The growling was constant and loud. Here in the distant land, under different skies, and in the midst of the rain forest, even a small commotion in the middle of H | the night can be disturbing. Sleeping close to the ruins Vladislav Celik stands next to one of the carvings at the Mayan ruins he could be exciting but also saw on his trip. (Courtesy Photo/Vladislav Celik) frightening. Was King Pacal's well. There was a large opening journey to eternity. I wondered soul hovering around, waiting on the floor and the stone stairs if that soul still hovered around to take revenge on us because of our intrusion? I wondered if led to the interior of the pyra- the crypt. I took a few snapshots and I had done anything offensive to mid. I learned from other tourists that it was the entrance to felt like getting out. By the time the king's soul while I was in Pacal's tomb and anybody could I reached the temple above, I was the crypt. The answer was no, go there without a guide. Excited, soaking wet, and I was tired. But of course. While anticipating the I wasted no time descending the I was overtaken by excitement new day and wondering about stairs. The tunnel was narrow, and joy. Looking down from the the source of the mysterious and and the stairs were steep, wet, top of the temple, I saw other pyr- eerie growling, I fell asleep. The next morning the staff and slippery. The ceiling was amids in the horizon and noticed at the campsite told us that the illuminated by incandescent light their shadows were getting lonmonkeys and other wild beasts and a flashlight was not neces- ger as the sun disappeared. sary. The day, however, was not in the jungle made the noise at over yet, and some tourists were night, sounds that were nothing The stairs changed direction several times. The air got stuffier determined to stay at the site as unusual for the locals. That day and breathing became more diffi- long as they were allowed. I did we visited more of the temples cult. Heat and humidity increased not feel like I could take any in Palenque, and later prepared exponentially as the tunnel got more excitement, since my goal for our next destination: Edzna, narrower. Some awesome panic had been achieved. All I wanted a major Mayan site in the state of overtook me, and then I came to a was to think about the events that Campeche, and a site in the state wider area where I saw the crypt had recently taken place and I of Yucatan. behind the bar fence. A heavy wanted to make sense of them. unusual inscriptions, which remotely reminded me of the inscriptions within Egyptian pyramids. Standing at the top of the pyramid, I was able to see the thick vegetation. The interior of the temple was decorated with plaques as Clubs Thursday, Sept, 6 Open University registration and fall 2001 add/ drop period. 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So Many Roads includes then making the well-known (to Ratdog, Karl Denson's Tiny fans) transition to Franklin's Universe, Rusted Root, DJ Logic Tower. While the jam remains, and Keller Williams. Rusted Root and Rat Dog headlined the show, other things remind music fans but Root clearly stole the spot- that times have changed. Fans and 3LW and CSUSM student Victor Padilla backstage at the MTV concert last light. Their live performance set tour groupies usually celebrate Thursday night (Pride Photo) free the structure of their record- the end of ^show in the parking ed material, showcasing the free- lots, while vendors sell vegetarian food, hemp necklaces, and By MELANIE ADDINGTON domRof improvisation.double plat- hand blown glass. Instead, police usted Root went eventually signed them to the Pride Editor inum with their 1992 major label officers rigidly enforced the "no By VICTOR PADILLA label. "When I Woke," b in lot" rule once the concert was Pride Staff Writer They revealed that being on Grateful Dead shows were debut, they disbanded afterut nly over. A tow truck drove through 1999 always about the "jam" session, eight years together/ Last so MTV's Total Request Live tour for such a long time can musicians just playing their instru- mer they came back togetherumTour came to San Diego have a grueling effect on a and ments for fun on stage for as performed a handful of shows Thursday, Aug. 30 at the San group, and that they missed their long as they could go. With the with the Allman Brothers. Since Diego Sports Arena. Headlining families from time to time. They death of the Grateful Dead's noto- then, they have been busy recordthe TRL tour was Destiny's keep in touch with friends and rious lead singer, Jerry Garcia, ing their newest CD, of which they Child, who performed with other family, however, by calling them IHl many deadheads, myself includ- played several songs at Tuesday's H p hip-hop and R&B acts, includ- at least once a day. ^JSH ed, feared those days were over. festival. On a lighter side, the teenaging Dream, Eve, Nelly, and 3 ^ t go i H| ers confessed that funny stage Instead, his spirit carried over However, it was Root's classic Little Women. into a new generation. Bands, like "When I Woke" songs, such "Cat I was given the opportunity mishaps and blunders occur Phish and String Cheese Incident, Turned Blue," and a spiritually to interview the newest R&B when they tour the country. began to fill the void missing releasing "Drum Trip-Ecstasy," sensation, " 3LW (3 Little On one occasion, one of the from the old Dead tours. Bob that sent the crowd into fits. Women). After being introduced girl's pants ripped on stage. Weir continued playing in his side Rat Dog finished out the festo the three ladies of 3LW, Naughton jokingly admitted to band, Rat Dog, and Phil Lesh tival with a handful of guest musis i 17-year-old Adrienne Bailon, having "slipped on the stage in W jsyPm created Phil and Friends. 16-year-old Naturi Naughton, front of the crowd" during one ntroduction to a Rusted Root. Then, in 1997, former Dead cians. Weir's pierformer, Johnnie (Top Left)leade singer of(RAbove) Bob and 14-year-old Kiely Ki of their performances. at og. uest musician Weir and other singer/ surprise ga.k.a. Johnny B. Goode,All PWeir, (c)2001 Jonathan Dabhan / Williams, I was able to learn a All three members said they hotos R Johnson, songwriters, including Arlo made it clear that Further Fest enjoy watching movies, such as little more about them. www.rabhan.com. Guthrie, Bruce Hornsby, and the could never have occurred with- cers warned everyone standing Their self-title debut album "American Pie 2," going to the Counting Crows, jammed for out such leaders in the rock and around that they must leave the has already gone platinum, and mall, and getting their nails done seven hours on a hot July night. Bailon said that their second when they get a free moment to played key- arking lots or risk having Thus, Further Fest Was born - as roll industry. Johnson"Tanqueray" pars towed immediately. their album is "already in the works." themselves during their hectic on the a way to remember and honor the boards atdog osnonguesday night, c Without celebrating further Their fast track to success touring schedules. with R T cherished Garcia. Although their present focus started when Williams' mother roviding some the best ith riends in parking lot Weir began thinking about por the evening. oJfohnson wmusic wfter fthe show, tIheagain missed decided to hold auditions to is music, all three have plans to f as he what was to become Further Fest pianist and original leader of tthe tahe old Dead tour days. I thought form 3LW. Naughton and Bailon attend college. For now, school in 1996 and by 1997 he had some R&B band, Sir John's Trio, with of myfriendBrendan's shirt that found out about the auditions must wait. Instead, they look of the top musical performers at drummer Ebby nd w s Jerry," while through friends from school. forward to starring in a new his side. As times have changed, known musicianHardy, aBerry.ell- Iimply says, "I Mtissriends.Then, The two auditioned, joined Pepsi commercial set to air in Chuck waved goodbye of so have the performers on the Johnson was not the only getting into my car, I obediently Williams, and 3 Little Women October, and, of course, they road, but the spirit of the "jam" guest that evening. DJ Logic also went on down the road. was born. Tommy Mottola, CEO are looking forward to making lives on. and Chairman of Sony Records, more music. performed with Ratdog. The band 3 Little W omen Join M TV Tour * ' SAVE*A*LOT CCassifieds WELCOMES o Fraternity! BACK THE Help Wanted SZtotarttartyBournTewwnCishapter. Iffyoroumaen eta eta au looking sa RCETURNING NImmediate openings for experienced icnterestedo ninetwork, andsauccess,rea academic annies hance t n opportuLASSES! V L H g M J i S tudents looking for extra c ash are w elcome t o apply! 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This coupon cannot be used to purchase gift certificates or gift cards, or be applied as payment on a Mervyn's account Coupon can be combined with 1 5% Instant Credit New Account discount, 10% Big Rewards savings certificate or other coupons. Coupon void if copied. Not redeemable for cash, Coupon valid August 1 - October 31,2001. Transaction procedure: Scan merchandise. Press discount key. Override discount to 10%. Scan coupon. Total and complete transaction as usual, limit one coupon per transaction. mervyifs Save an extra 10% on anything in our store. Even sale and clearance items. Now that's a cut even your teachers would approve of. Levi's • Dockers • Lee • Unionbay • Mudd • l.ai. • Sideout • High Sierra mervyns AW For the store nearest you call 1-80G-M-E-R-V-Y-N-S or visit mervyns.com. �6 Tuesday, September 4, 2001 EDITORIAL It's official. Commencement 2002 will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. While we applaud the university's efforts in reconsidering its decision to make Palomar College the site for graduation (after many student and faculty complaints), we, like many other graduating seniors at Cal State San Marcos, are disappointed that we will be unable to graduate on campus. At the ASI Executive Board of Director's meeting on Friday, Aug. 1, students were told that the opportunity for commencement at the university was "completely gone," according to Vice President of Student Affairs, Francine Martinez. Although the university has already made its decision, we want to speak out and let the university know how its decision will affect students. Dr. Martinez said she sympathized with the frustrated students present at the meeting and said that if a student poll were taken, she would bet that 100 percent of students would say they wanted graduation on campus. We also feel that most seniors will be upset with the university's decision. Co-editor, Melanie Addington, for example, is graduating from the university this year with a B.A. in Literature Opinion The Pride replace computers which were already and Writing Studies. Addington gradu public safety. Right? We have, after all, gone through after- working. While we applaud the university ated from home school for her high school degree, and never had the chance to attend noon blastings on campus, and adjusting for donating many of the old computers, to our college surroundings and its many we can't help but wonder why spending a graduation. $500,000 for commencement i s At Palomar College, Addington transformations is a part of the CSUSM evenssue. We believe many studentss huch an i ere experience. received her A.A., but did not attend the would much prefer to walk on their own Martinez said that the campus could ceremony, believing that most important, for her, would be the walk during her not guarantee the safety of people in campus than type papers while staring at graduation from a four-year university. the parking lots due to the slight slant. nifty new fiat-screen monitors. Some administrators consider stuHowever, the uniWhen she found out that she versity has made an dents at this campus customers. We were would not be graduating on attempt to ensure always taught that the customer is always campus, Addington felt that our safety from right. If 100 percent of us had the opporafter years of hard work, rocks again flying tunity to vote on an on-campus graduaand twice disappointed parthrough the class- tion, regardless of cost, would our 6,000 ents, every moment she had rooms, so why voices have been loud enough for the worked up to until her last couldn't this dilem- university to hear? semester was for nothing. Three students definitely have had a ma be solved? It may seem a small say, though. The graduation committee As to the heat, we understand it will detail, graduating at a racetrack, but many students, like Addington, feel that the big be hot if graduation took place on the that first researched and suggested the moments in life, such as college gradua- parking lot, but it will also be hot at the grad venues was made up of mostly faculty and staff, with only three students: tion, should not be substituted with a dis- Del Mar Fairgrounds. The other on-campus venue, the track, one who graduated last year, on campus, appointing consolation location. would have cost too much money (approx- and two others who will be graduating this At the BOD meeting, Martinez explained some of the reasons why imately $300,000-$500,000 to prep the year. At the BOD meeting, Martinez did CSUSM could not be utilized. The park- area). However, if the university must make it clear that the three students urged ing lots and Mangrum Track were con- spend money on the students, isn't com- the committee to explore every possible sidered graduation venues. The lots, how- mencement the best reason? This special option to have graduation on campus, and ever, were designed for drainage pur- occasion, after all, is the entire point for she said, "It was a difficult decision for the poses, cusing a slight slant and could those of us that pour our money and time committee." We truly hope the university honestly also become hot during commencement. into the educational experience at Cal State. And while $300,000 - $500,000 took all venue options into consideration. If the specific problem with the parking lots was a slight slant, we are sure the seems like a great deal of money, it's Regardless of cost. Because as student university would have taken the neces- nothing compared to the approximately Laura Derungs said, it's truly a difficult sary steps to take precautions and ensure $3.6 million the university is spending to decision to swallow. "It may seem a small detail, graduating at a racetrack... " HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters t o t he E ditor Letters should be submitted vfe electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and Economic Leadership identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words Let me start by reviewing or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. some facts. Fact number one, STUDENT POLL Suicide A ttempt Destroys Student s Beliefs do multiple occurrences of this By LISA LIPSEY type of event say about our tolPride Opinion Editor erance for people with mental health issues? Or could it be I am a great believer in the concept that human beings are that people are so wrapped up inherently good. I trust that in their busy schedules that they people can, and in most cases can only think of how the disdo, make decisions with concern traught woman on the bridge is for other human life. However, holding up their day? It used to be that people after reading the news report about a suicide attempt Tuesday, would just turn their backs, and Aug. 25 , my beliefs were ripped ignore cries for help. In New what? York, during the 1950s, the story to shreds. *Results from last week s poll on The Associate Press report- of a woman stabbed to death in , the online edition. ed: "A woman leaped off a the streets made national head160-foot-high bridge Tuesday lines. No one bothered to call after authorities closed a busy the police. Now, Americans have interstate because passing moved from refusing to help, or motorists were yelling at her to perhaps only engaging in apa3/18 N o www.csusmpride.com jump." thy, to encouraging the destruc8/18 Yes, parking The 28-year-old woman, tion of human life. This type of verbal assault whose name was not released, 1/18 Yes, crashing classes was rescued and taken to a hos- mainly occurs when people are 5/18 Yes, waking up pital, where she remains in criti- in large groups, where they will 1/18 Other not be singled out and held cal condition. The woman was on the accountable for their actions. I southbound side of the Interstate do not hold dear the thoughts of lexander 5b ot via electronic mail to The Pride electronic nearridge,he ver Uhe Ship Canal, Aecretary oHamilton,ut(first iU.S. f State) b this ncit niversity of S mall account, rather than the individual ediIt is the policy of The Pride not to print Washington. dent certainly proves the phrase, aaonymous Jetters, S k , asses a sses." ' itch, ump!' is -f spla classified advertisings ml - M M e Addingtoa Iiw Thejjljj: Dihouly and he construed as thewhat " heJump, b"We hjad motor- "The mmaginerehaer mind and Ii s heard. Victoria B. Segall > n Pride s d not Co-Editor O^iijioa Editor p Lisaiij&ey m endorseitien*rorentures. The Pof commerciatlhe ists, truckers, and people in a heart will be the last to recover. enterprises o v ride reserves F a e 4t r e w B io right i© reject any advertising. jglgjv. Metro bus, screaming at her to She may not always remember 0*a<fetatel»tera The ride is publs on Tuesdays onlookers said, she Assktaut&iitor James Newell > mduring Phe academiiched weeklyistribution jump," Diaz said. John Diaz, whatalways remember hbut they t year. D ow Assistant Police Chief, called it will FWS Worker includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries made her feel. She has to live "a very disturbing trend." | m 1 Madeleine Marshall ni mm u il in ments, g ^V J ^?^ SilS 3 | I am amazed that peo- with her own justifications for ' Ali opmlimaiMiMtei^^tlje^or, anting to nd the uicide published in The Pride, represent the opinionsT&e P ride 1 f ^ ^ ^ p m f H ple watching aa shing, asattempt wnowledge tehat her life andindinumerous could do such t if they k of the author, and do not necessarily represent ffceviewsof ThePride, or orCalii>miaState California State University San Marcos were spectators at a sporting viduals, who did not know a University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials •lii&flmm, CA m s - q is event. Shame on them. How can thing about her, saw her as a represent the majority opinion ofJfce Pride 92096-0001 W s m Sim m people be so cruel, so evil? burden, supported her decision, editorial hoard* 9 ** | | | jpjj* J '*§I I 750-6099 : Letterseleo the editors Memail cland tphone number, i in ude This go-ahead-and-jump and spoke words of hate. Think an address, t isdentification* ij&tmimhould be submited E-mail: pxide@mmmMu ;\ crowd encouragement is far from before you speak. ur and length. letters s fettp://www.€siismpritle.cooi ; a first time occurrence. What Was there any hassle for you this first week Have an opinion ofschool? If so, but don't have time to write? Check out our student poll online at: The Pride 1 v the U.S. economy (to put it bluntly) bites at the moment, particularly the computer industry. Fact number two, flat panels are more expensive than traditional computer monitors; a typical 17-inch monitor can be found for about $200, a typical 17-inch flat panel costs $1,500 (source, www.dell.com). Fact number three, the monitors in the main computer lab and library were replaced with flat panels. It may be tempting to view the extra $1,200 spent on each flat panel as a waste of our tuition. I believe however that during this time of economic slowdown, we must thank our administrators for their economic leadership, and their efforts to spend every penny they can get their hands on. As an employee in the particularly slow telecommunication industry, I find this leadership particularly exciting. If we could get public schools everywhere to follow in CSUSM's footsteps, the economic stimulus should get the manufacturing and computer industries rolling again, and give the economy a much needed jump start. Furthermore, as anyone involved with government budgets knows, a penny saved is a penny cut from next year's budget. Therefore, again I must thank our fearless leaders at CSUSM for keeping the spending up, so that there will be plenty of money in the budget for next year. I cannot wait to see what our leaders at CSUSM can come up with next. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) computer lab Del Mar Fairgrounds fall 2001 graduation https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/19b4ca881df52d50a8c4aa57f079a89b.pdf c31d9fcf2588abe60b3592c31dcd490e PDF Text Text Student's Right of Free Expression Jeopardized By Campus Employee Editorial, Page 6 Speaking Out for Students http ://www.csusmpride.com The Pride California State University San Marcos L ocal N ews .2 S ports 3 A rts 4 O pinion 6 -7 Vol IX No. 3/ Tuesday, September 11,2001 Students Celebrate The Start of School Country Music Kicks Off Fest • Students Go Greek During Welcome Week By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Students who participated in the Go Greek festivities, hosted by CSUSM's sororities and fraternities during Welcome Week, were treated to barbeque, activities, and live music on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Go Greek day featured performances by bands Agent 51 and Handful. "Agent 51 is to-thebone rock and roll," said Sean Scura, bassist and vocalist for the band. Agent 51 also includes Eric Davis on guitar and vocals, Mike Levinson on drums, and Chris Armes on guitar and lead vocals. Agent 51, who hail from Poway, have been playing together for seven years. They have played at venues including Cannes, Epicenter and Palomar College, and will tour the U.S. in November. Their new CD, "Just Keep Running," was released July 19. The band Handful also played. "It was cool to come back here and play," said Handful band member, Zack Walters, an alumnus of CSUSM, "I graduated in the spring and now see a lot of new faces." Handful members include Walters on lead vocals, Conor Volk on drums, and Eric Gaskell on bass. Handful has been playing together for more than two years. The band will be play at Jolt and Joes Sept. 14 in Escondido, By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer Frank Sullivan and Texas Sky gave students a taste of country and western flavor during the Welcome Week kick off, Tuesday, Sept. 3. Sullivan and Texas Sky performed live for students in front of the Dome and under sunny skies. Sullivan and Texas Sky performed country covers as well as original music. Sullivan, lead singer for the band, called his music, "reckless California country," and it was. The drummer kept a steady backbeat rhythm -while the Students line up for free barbeque during Welcome Week. Welcome Week lead guitarist included ASI events, such as a country b&Hdperformance, and Go Greek played bluesy riffs festivities. (Pride photo/Victor Padilla) and harmonic melodies. Sullivan and Sept. 27 at the Belly Up fraternity, participated in a pie also said that bassthrowing game. Tavern in Solana Beach. ist Buddy Ryan Frank Sullivan and Texas Sky performed in front of Compton enjoyed the activiHandful plans to tour the and drummer Kevin West Coast soon. Their new CD, ties, despite being hit with 10 the Dome Tuesday. Ryan held interna"Real American Cheese", was whipped cream pies. "It feels (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) tional acclaim, travgreat if it benefits life here on released in April, 2001. help them learn more about the eling the world and playing at various clubs and events. Mike Smith, president of Tau campus," he said. the Grand Ole Opry. Holly Sheets, of the Alpha Kappa Epsilon, said he felt the The "reckless" sounds of event demolishes the stereotype Xi Delta sorority, was one of "I didn't know Cal State Sullivan and Texas Sky may be did things like this. They should heard again on Oct. 7, when of a fraternity, giving it a new the many students playing the do it more often," said student they open for Tracy Lawrence face. Smith explained how the double shot basket ball game. "Welcome Week makes Ian Quinn. fraternities held a turkey drive at 4th & B in downtown San school a little less intimidating last year, which gave 78 turkeys The American Indian Diego. to the homeless in Escondido, for the new students," said Student Alliance, Future and told how his fraternity served Sheets. Christine Schermer, also of as Big Brothers to the children Alpha Xi Delta, said, "Todays' at the Early Learning Center. "Its a great way to be event was a lot of fun. It brought involved in the community and Greeks together and let students to give leadership support," said know Greek life is more than Smith. Chris Compton, a mem- just a stereotype." ber of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon tions included comments on the By JESSICA KRONE lack of on-campus housing. The Pride Staff Writer report also added that student While on-campus housing is housing is an "enriching opporthen parallel-parking cars behind two p.m. and pick up time is not offered at CSUSM, Student tunity" and "will build life skills and Residential Life (SRL) is and conflict issues," that students those spaces. Drivers of the 5 p.m." "I always find parking easy, working to provide off-campus can learn from. double-parked cars leave their In previous years there keys with attendantsof Central but I would use the stack park- living information for students Parking Inc., who are contracted ing if I needed to," said student on the SRL website. The web- "wasn't a need for on-campus site, located at www.csusm.edu/ housing," said Bridgett Blanshan, with the university, and receive a Cathy Chapin. claim ticket, valet parking style. Charity Allen is one student srl, includes housing-search tips, SRL Director. The university, however, is Students returning to pick who has never used stack park- maps and community profiles. "Student housing programs making plans for on-campus up those vehicles that were dou- ing. "If you don't have to pay for ble-parked see the attendant and it or give the attendants a tip, I positively affect universities' housing, and the construction of use the claim ticket to reclaim think it works great," said Allen. recruitment and retention, as well apartment-style dorms for more as student success and satisfac- than 400 individuals is expected their keys. "I thought it cost money." When stack parking ends on tion with the college experience," to be complete for Fall 2003. Cindi Peters, Field The SRL office is located in Coordinator for Parking Tuesday, Sept. 11, some people according to a CSUSM WASC Services, said, "The stack park- may have difficulties finding Report from 1999. The WASC Craven Hall 4116 and Commons ing does not start until 8:30 or spaces. Williams said that there (Western Association of Schools 207. As of Sept. 21, the entire 9 a.m. in the morning or until are 160 spaces available in the and Colleges) report gives annual staff will move to one central evaluations of Cal State San location at Craven Hall 4116. the first lot is full. It stops at ambulatory care center. Marcos, and one of their evalua- Stack Parking Alleviates Parking Blues By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer In August 2000, the university first implemented stack parking, a temporary solution to alleviate the stress of searching for parking during the first weeks of school. According to Dora Knoblock, Director of Parking Services, stack parking was a huge success, and 2,000 extra vehicles were parked using the system. Stack parking works by filling all of the marked spaces in the 562-spaces in Lot "C," the top lot for student parking, and Educators of America, History Club, and the Victorious Club hosted the event and cooked hot dogs and hamburgers for students, free of charge. The day, appropriately titled "Country Kick O ff' day, was the first in a series of Welcome Week events sponsored by Associated Students Inc. Welcome Week is designed to make students comfortable on campus, and to New Housing Web Site Made to Offset Lack of On-Campus Housing �The Pride Local News 2 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 Fast Forward Transit Service Postponed U.S. Pulls out of Racism Conference Due to Contract Negotiations By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor The North County Transit District (NCTD) has postponed plans for the "Fast Forward" transit service. The new program would have given Escondido residents a direct bus route to Cal State San Marcos. The proposed bus route, 347, would have replaced bus route 383. The original date for the start of the service was Sept. 16. However, NCTD and coach operators were unable to agree on a contract. On Friday, coach operators voted against a contract proposed by the NCTD. Many of the coach operators said the NCTD was " . . . not being fair, they have to pay us what we deserve, many administrators make more money than we do." "Passengers should have faster trips, enjoy more convenient service on main routes, and see more comfortable bus stops over time," according to an NCTD booklet publicizing the service. Meeting Our Future Transportation Needs By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor North County residents attended a workshop on Saturday to assist the California Department of Transportation's development of a federally mandated, 20-year California Transportation Plan (CTP) for 2025. Kimberly Weinstein, chief of the system-planning branch, said that she was surprised to see low turnout. 50 people attended the workshop. "We were.expecting a lot more people," said Weinstein. San Marcos residents who participated in the workshop stressed their desires for a more accessible and safe transportation system. Solana Beach and Del Mar residents want better community environment. The CTP is a long-range transportation plan that will address local, regional, interregional, and international transportation issues. "The plan is to make every dollar count to improve mobility," said Jack Boda, Interim District Director of Caltrans. The CTP Public Participation Program reaches out to various communities throughout California to learn the public's views on transportation issues, including the improvement of highways, streets, rails, and transit systems. Charles Anders, President of Strategic Initiatives, conducted an audience survey with the use of interactive audience technology, which is similar to online polling. According to his results, the important transportation needs for the public in 2025 include: viable transportation choices, and affordable, accessible transportation. "Every community is different and we understand that there are different needs, that is why we are conducting this survey to try to reach all needs," said Anders. The California Department of Transportation-District 11 and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) presented the workshop. The CTP will host two more workshops, olie in San Diego and another in Imperial County. The CTP will draft a plan and policy review and will return in the winter of 2001 with a final draft for public review and comment. Those would like to participate are asked to contact Renee Krolikowski at (619) 688-3295. By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer impact of the decision to pull out that the U.S. made. They contend that although the conference has not progressed as planned, they will continue to discuss ways to mend past racial wrongdoings and acceptable ways to deal with ethnic diversity around the world. The remaining delegates said they have not lost hope. The conference is designed to look at and celebrate cultural diversity, but was hindered by the focus on the Israelis' treatment of Palestinians, and the question of the West paying reparations to past victims of slavery. When the U.S. pulled out from the conference, the action sparked mixed reviews from conference attendees. AfricanAmerican protesters said they wondered why the U.S. would not compromise and continue with the talks, and delegates said there was no room for a compromise. "This is not a question of persuading people. This was a question of an iron wall ... ," said delegation member and Calif. Representative, Tom Lantos. On the other hand, Mary Robinson, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights who organized the conference said, "There is a good sense that we are back on course." Last week the U.S. joined Israel and backed out of the World Conference Against Racism, held in South Africa. Before the conference started, the U.S. and Israel warned that they would not participate if the offensive language in the documentation, labeling Israel as "a new kind of apartheid," was not removed. Secretary of State Colin Powell said, "I have taken this decision with regret because of the importance of the international fight against racism and the contribution that the conference could have made to it." The European Union, in addition to the U.S. and Israel, questioned the criticism of the Israeli nation, but they decided to continue talks on a promise from the delegates to re-draft conference documents. The re-draft used Thursday acknowledged a forced occupation of Palestine by Israel, but no longer labels Israel as racist. Since the change in the documents came at such a late time in the conference, delegates from the remaining groups said they wonder if there will be any progress. Although talks continued, South Africa, the European T h e New York Times conUnion, and the Arab League tributed to this article. acknowledged the negative Students! Advertise with The Trxdefor onCy $9/ Catf (760) 750-6099 Help Wanted tiable depending on results. ($200-300/ month). Approx. 10 mins. From campus. References, reliable car, clean driving record, non-smoker required. Explain qualifications at xela!75 @yahoo.com. or 404-423-4461 Miscellaneous Need a job? Looking for creative, motivated people Pt/F/No experience necessary. Immediate openings for experienced Customer Service operating a dry water part-time nannies in Escondido, massage machine. Encinitas, Carlsbad. 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Egg Donors Needed $4,000 compensation; Ages 19-30 Call Susan at (800) 463-5656 or e-mail procreative@iinet.com A TTENTION FUTURE TEACHERS Gain invaluable experience b y t eaching fun science to elementary students w eekday afternoons. Training a nd materials provided. $20 to $30 p er o ne hour class. Some experience required? M A P SCIENCE 858*505*4880 w ww.madscience.org/sandiego �The Pride Tuesday, September 11,2001 3 Women's Lacrosse Newest A ddition to University By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer "Lacrosse is life, the rest is just details," said student Stacy Goldstein, describing a sport she has been playing for seven years. Goldstein is part of the women's lacrosse club, the newest addition to campus clubs this year. Rachel Acfalle, another student and lacrosse player, said, "Right now it (lacrosse) is an extracurricular activity." Lacrosse is a spring sport that combines soccer, hockey, and football. The total cost for the lacrosse equipment, which includes the sticks and shoes, is about $100 per student, according to Goldstein. There are approximately 20 women in the club, according to Acfalle! The players explained that men's lacrosse is slightly rougher playing than women's lacrosse. The women focus, for example, more on running and using their hands and sticks to catch the ball, while the men play the game more as if it was football. Although official practice will not start until February, women interested in joining the club have begun to practice and use the sport "as a way to release stress," said student Shannon Donahue. No information on the men's lacrosse team is available this week. Jeff Cudmore, co-captain of the lacrosse team, declined an interview, stating that Brad Schmidt, Technical Coordinator for ASI, must be present to answer any questions about the club. Other lacrosse players on the men's team also denied requests for interviews during Friday's lacrosse meeting on Mangrum Track. Schmidt did not respond to an e-mail or phone request for an interview. Those who would like more information on the women's lacrosse club may e-mail Stacy Goldstein at golds010@csusm.edu. Editing Services Specialist in Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations All Style Manuals and Disciplines Word Processing § Manuscripts § Letters § Proofreading Michel M . Walker Phone/Fax (760) 4 80-6470 kiewamals @home.com Cross Country Results from UC Irvine-Asics Invitational, Sept. 8 Cal State San Marcos' men's cross country team placed fifth out of the 16 men's teams that participated in the UC Irvine-Asics Invitation on Saturday, Sept. 8. Northern Arizona University placed first overall for the men. The Cougars women's team placed 14 out of the 18 women's teams, UC Irvine placing first overall. Results for CSUSM' men's cross country team: Jeff Green finished in 31:08.5 for 120th place Brandon Cline finished in 31:13.7 for 122 place Results for CSUSM's women's cross country team: Lanela Cox finished in 19:42.4 for 40th place Manal Yamont finished in 20:39.1 for 79th place Felisha Mariscal finished in 21:04.5 for 90th place Katherine Nibblet finished in 21:14.1 for 93rd place Samantha Delagardella finished in 22:15.3 for 116th place Camille Wilborn finished in 22:18.9 for 117th place Marcus Chandler finished in 26:37.5 for 17th place Kris Houghton finished in 27.10.5 for 31st place Rene Reyes finished in 27.21.2 for 38th place Omar Zavala finished in 37:35.5 for 46th place Michael Shannon finished in 27:44.7 for 50th place Robbie McClendon finished in 28:34.6 for 77th place (Results courtesy of Paige Jennings) N EXT EVENT: Aztec Invitational Saturday, Sept. 15 Balboa Park, San Diego CA 9 a.m. 5k/8k CSUSM Calendar of Events Workshops Clubs Events Tuesday, Sept. 11 Understanding Academic Probation Time: 2-3 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Tuesday, Sept. 11 Medieval Round Table Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: CH 6201 Now-October 3 La Paz Tras el Cerco: Peace Under Siege in Mexico Location: Library Gallery Thursday, Sept. 13 MEChA General Meeting Time: 12-lpm Location: TBA Wednesday, Sept. 12 Library Book Sale Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Library Courtyard Pre-Health Society Time: 5 p.m. Location: Craven 6205 For more info, call Justin (760) 583-3781 Wednesday, Sept. 19 u From Dances with Wolves to Smoke Signals: Reinventing Indians On-screen99 Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Director Chris Eyre discusses his perspectives and award-winning film. Tickets are $3 for students with ID and $5 general admission. Wednesday, Sept. 12 Studying Abroad Info. Meeting Time: 1-2 p.m. Location: University 451 Thursday, Sept. 13 How to Budget Your Money Time: 3 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Friday, Sept. 14 Career Skills: Resume, Interview & Job Search Time: 9-12 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Circle K Int. Open House Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Power Surge Cafe Play 1 on 1 with DrJ The Next Stage* You could win a chance to piay a 1 on 1 game with Pro Basketball Hall of FamerJulius Erving~Dr, J. Plus get a Free Basketball & Hoop* Just sign up for easy banking with the Student Combo** Package at the Wells Fargo location nearest your school, Student Combo Package Student Checking Free Wells Fargo Student Visa* Card*1 Wells Fargo* ATM & Check Cardt Online Account Access Andmuchmore �4 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 Sex, Drugs, Rock n Reality By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Dragon asks Chris to audition for the role of the band's lead singer. How can Chris say no? After all, this has been his rock and roll fantasy since high school Chris, with Emily in tow, goes to Los Angeles (all this in the first halfhour). Chris, of course, gets the job, after wowing the band with his mimetic abilities and promptly enters the world of sex, drugs are just a few of the bands involved in the soundtrack. Real rock stars also appear in the What happens when the ultimovie, including Zakk Wylde, mate rock fan lives out the ultiJason Bonham, Jeff Pilson, Jeff mate fantasy of joining a rock Scott Soto, and Mike Matijevic, band? This is the question ponall of who have roles as musidered by thousands of young peocians. ple growing up in suburbia, pray"Rock Star" has its funny ing for their rock fantasies to moments, but they're few and far come true. This is also the quesbetween. tion the movie "Rock Star" tries to Unfortunately, nothing funny answer. But, other truly stands out, films have done it and the love story better. between Chris If you want to and Emily is see a rock-based weak. I did not movie with drama care about the and heart, watch love relationship "Almost Famous." between Chris If you want to see and Emily, and a rock-based movie Steel Dragon's that is funny, watch music was good "This Is . Spinal but not memoraTap." "Rock Star" ble. is just a lightweight In the end it drama, injected all seemed cliche. with few laughs. A young person Chris Cole dreams big and (Mark Wahlberg) is rises from huma wannabe rock ble beginnings to star who spends his find fame and days repairing copy fortune, only to machines, and realizes that the spends his nights reality of the fronting a tribute dream is not a band called Blood good as the fanPollution. While he tasy. sings the cover Rock Star's songs of his favortagline is "the ite band, Steel wannabe who got Dragon, his girlto be." It should friend and band read "the iMlhssi *§ w&M manager Emily wannabe who got • * §§ p§ *& JHH - iw ^ (Jennifer Aniston) to be, and then -* t jfc, t war ^ -V' * ill ®§Il i|§ | p watches and waits, faced reality." believing his talent "Rock Mark Wahlberg stars in the movie as a wannabe rock star. could take him all Star" is now ©2001 - Warner Bros. Pictures and Bel-Air Entertainment the way to the top playing in theof the charts, if he would only and rock and roll. But in the end, aters and is rated R for language, Chris realizes that the dream is sexuality, and some drug content, write his own songs. Chris is consumed with his not worth the sacrifices that he and has a running time of 104 role as the lead singer, and is has to make in order to follow minutes. obsessed with everything Steel his rock star dream. The highlight of "Rock Star" Dragon, especially the man he emulates on stage, Bobby Beers. is, not surprisingly, the music. After a series of well-timed AC /DC, Bon Jovi, Kiss, Def events, the guitarist for Steel Leppard, INXS, and Motley Crue The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS Please submit images and text using the following instructions. Submissions are being accepted for the upcoming Pride Literary Supplement. All forms of literary writing — expository, critical, theoretical and creative writing — are encouraged. Authors should avoid highly technical language, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be parenthetical. APA, ML A, Chicago, and all other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. The P IS favors student writing. Staff and faculty contributions will also be considered. Photos or images (black and white preferred) of other artwork will also be accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Hollywood Says Goodbye to Pauline Kael review films. Neal Gabler, a fellow critic, wrote in the New York Times Book Review, "Pauline Kael taught us how to stop worrying and love movies." Her writing was considered provocative because of her originality and the steadfast nature of her opinions. She went beyond the obvious to shed new light on the analyses of movie plot lines, style, dialogue, purpose, and cultural history. Pauline Kael dies at 82 at her home in Kael's movie reviews Great Barrington, Mass. Kael was one of helped establish the repthe most highly regardedfilm critics. utations of such film(Courtesy photo/Cinemania) makers as Francis Ford © 1996 Microsoft Corporation Coppola, Martin By JENNIFER HOLMES Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. Pride Staff Writer Her reviews also tainted some reputations as well. She made Pauline Kael, one of the known her grudges against most highly regarded film crit- Stanley Kubrick and Clint ics of the 20th century, died Eastwood. Monday, Sept.3, at her home Her work has been pubin Great Barrington, Mass. She lished in Film Quarterly, was 82 years old. Her fellow film Mademoiselle, Vogue, the New critics knew her as a defender of Republic, and McCall's. Some artistic creativity, subtlety, and of her favorite films include craftsmanship. "The Godfather," "Bonnie & The youngest of five Clyde," "Cabaret", "Taxi children, Kael was born and Driver," "Pulp Fiction," and raised on a ranch in Petaluma, "The Cider House Rules." Kael Ca. After earning her bache- considered "Citizen Kane" the lor's degree in philosophy at best movie ever made. Many the University of California, involved in the film industry Berkeley, Kael wrote her first respected her, and she will be review in 1953 for Lights, a San forever missed. Francisco magazine. That first The Associated Press and review marked the beginning Los Angeles Times contributed of a 38-year career that forever to this article. changed the way film critics Great Student Airfares available with your ISIC or IYTC For judging and layout purposes: The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS) editors are again seeking student writing representing Submit a blind copy, with your name appearinquiry and research across all academic disci- ing only on a cover sheet and essay title, your plines pursued at CSUSM. mailing address, e-mail, phone number, and major or graduate field of study to: Submissions: The Pride Arts & Entertainment The Pride O ffice Commons 2-201 Also: E-mail one electronic file attachment (MS Word) to pride@csusm.edu. Entries submitted without an electronic copy will not be reviewed. An electronic copy on a PC-formatted disk will also be accepted. Manuscripts or disks will not be returned. Deadline for submissions : November 13, 2001. 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Recently an individual who works for the student government on campus attempted to stonewall The Pride by instructing a group of students not to communicate with Pride reporters. Whether this decision was made to cover up any wrongdoing is not known at this time, but what concerns the student newspaper staff the most is that the students gave up their freedom of speech so willingly. We understand that students make their own choices. Those who choose to give up their rights do so of their own accord. Nevertheless, for those who may not be sure of their rights, we would like to explain them - with the help of information from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). Taking control of a student's ability to discuss matters with The Pride is a serious offense to the editors and to the readership of the student paper. We understand that people will try to conceal information. But any attempt to keep individuals quiet, especially students whose stories may be told in print, silences their voices and hinders freedom of expression. Students' voices must be heard, especially in a university whose values include academic freedom and multiple perspectives in the classroom and in the daily lives of all individuals associated with this campus. WHAT IS FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION? "The First Amendment guarantees our right to free expression and free association, which means that the government does not have the right to forbid us from saying what we like and writing what we like; we can form clubs and organizations," according to the ACLU. The Supreme Court has written that this freedom is "the matrix, the indispensable condition of nearly every other form of freedom." Without it, fundamental rights, such as the right to vote, would wither and die. The First Amendment exists precisely to protect even the most offensive and controversial speech from government suppression, with the exception of language intended to incite violence. WHY FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS ESSENTIAL (according to the ACLU) • It's the foundation of self-fulfillment. The right to express one's thoughts and to communicate freely with others allows each individual to realize his or her full human potential. • It's vital to the attainment and advancement of knowledge, and the search for the truth. Enlightened judgment is possible only if one considers all facts and ideas, from whatever source, and tests one's own conclusions against opposing views. Therefore, all points of view — even those that are "bad" or socially h armful — should be represented in society's "marketplace of ideas." • It's necessary to our system of self-government and gives the American people a "checking function" against government excess and corruption. The American people must be well informed and have access to all information, ideas and points of view. Mass ignorance is a breeding ground for oppression and tyranny. HISTORY OF FREEDOM Speech is protected in the United States more than in any country in the world. However, the path to freedom was rough. It took nearly 200 years to establish f irm constitutional limits on the government's power to punish "seditious" STUDENT POLL Are you happy with the decision to graduate at Del Mar Fairgrounds? 1/22 0/22 21/22 I don't care No, I want it on campus ^Results from on-line edition survey at www.csusmpride.com The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Student Adviser Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segal! Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted and "subversive" speech, according to the ACLU. The Constitution's creators believed that freedom of expression was the hallmark of a democratic society. But historically, as was the case with the Red Scare of the 1920s and the McCarthy period, First Amendment rights have been tested time and again. But we must keep in mind that censorship threatens free speech. In the 1969 Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District case, the Supreme Court held that students in public schools do not leave their First Amendment rights at the schoolhouse gate. This means that you can express your opinions orally and in writing - in leaflets or on buttons, armbands, or T-shirts, according to the ACLU. "I would lean towards 'no.' It's kind of unusual to hold it at a racetrack where people normally gamble. It would have been nice to graduate on campus." Felicia Kambara, Senior and biology major via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors, It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com Act, which made it a crime for anyone to publish "any false, scandalous and malicious writing" against the government. During the late 18th century, the act was used by the Federalist Party to prosecute prominent Republican newspaper editors, according to the ACLU. The early 20th century was not much better. Many were jailed for expressing their opinions, including feminist Margaret Sanger, who was arrested for giving a lecture on birth control. Finally, in 1969, in Brandenberg v. Ohio, the Supreme established a new standard: speech can be suppressed only if it is intended and likely to produce, "imminent lawless action." The Brandenberg standard prevails today, according to the ACLU. National security has been one way that the government has attempted to shield itself from criticism. The government has historically overused the concept of "national security" to discourage public discussion of controversial policies or decisions, according to the ACLU. While the withholding of information at CSUSM has little to do with national security, The Pride realizes that it is indeed a matter of the students' right to have access to information that concerns them - whether that information is about the administration, clubs and organizations, policies and procedures - or the decisions of its own government. Was this incident a form of keeping students quiet? We think so. But they shouldn't have let it happen, and we shouldn't continue to let it happen. Even a "little" thing like this has the possibility of further silencing students' voices. Do not let yourself be quieted. "Any attempt to keep (students) quiet... hinders freedom of expression." CONTINUED DISRUPTION OF FREE SPEECH The Pride feels concerned when individuals attempt to take "action that is motivated by an attempt to control, manipulate or punish past or future content." According to the Kincaid v. Gibson case in 1990: School officials cannot: (1) Censor or confiscate a publication, withdraw or reduce its funding, withhold student activities fees, prohibit lawful advertising, fire an editor or adviser, discipline staff members or take any other action that is motivated by an attempt to control, manipulate or punish past or future content. Kincaid v. Gibson, 236 F.3d 342. This law also applies to all student government officials, according to the State Board for Community Colleges v. Olson, 687 P.2d 429. Even the Constitution's creators overstepped the First Amendment. In 1798, Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Verbal Assault By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer Yes The Pride 5 classes . .. don't think, just read . .. now times that by 2 semesters . .. and now multiply that by 4 years (4 if you're lucky), Hold up a second, slap your face with whatever divine intervention popped up on the screen of change your major about 3 times, and fail a class or two, so now you've written almost twice what you're suppose to. Right again! It's kinda exponential, so pat your nearest math major on the back, cuz he's feeling pretty clever right now. Remind him that this may be Requirement as good as it gets. Forget all the class crashing, stack parking, and stomach turning food at The Dome . .. and just breathe. Seriously, I want you to interlock your hands, knuckles facing you, and push out. Let the air W riting bubbles escape from the car10 x 2 50= 2 ,500 tilage in the joints of your If you're lost on hands. Feel your elbows what my point is, 2 ,500 x 5 = 1 2500 push the brink of hyperexdon't worry, maybe 1 2,500 x 2 = 2 5000 tension as you stretch that you're just not cut out position up over your head for college. Actually, 25,000x4=1,000,000 . .. breathe. All right, enough I have no point, just of that hippie-yoga crap, I some helpful advice. just wanted to bring you into Learn to love writWords W ritten f or C SUSM ing, stop stressing on the same keyboard-tapping parallel of my thoughts. it, that's what we Can all the newbies your TI-420, equipped with the have exams for. This count to ten? If you're having infrared secret message trans- semester, turn on your MIND, troubles, use you hands. Now missioneapabilitiesand...Oops, Remind some of these tentake that little number and mulI've de-railed, that was for all the ure-hungry PROfessors that we tiply it by 250. Math majors, wu jt1 . v wv/m^ l ere wuismp wnai A fro Man fans. —nyway, uif ;you didn't come hAticto worship what A^ r' get useful and help someone haven't figured it out yet, arid you this world knows we're here to along here. That's right! 2,500 WILL later, that number reflects broaden it. So question authority sounds like a BIG number, but the Cal State San Marcos writ- teach your teachers don't let this don't stress, daddy put twice that ing requirement over the course church of reason lose all accrediamount down on your Mustang, of 4 years, or in most cases, 5 to tation when you fall into regurJetta, BMW, etc. 6. And you can expect to take gitation mode after you crack But what happens if you take a wrong class here or there, you knuckles and start typing our number and multiply that by 1,000,000,000 = �The Pride Opinion Tuesday, September 11,2001 7 L etters t o t he E ditors Student Concerned About Advertisement As a woman I find the egg donor advertisement in The Pride offensive. It is targeting women of childbearing age that are at a financial disadvantage. You might as well have advertisements for sperm donations to give an equal chance for both sexes to make money. Women's eggs have become a commodity to be sold to the highest bidder. With the rise of Fungi Lanza biotechnology, it has brought up Kristina Kilian Junior/Business Major Shafeeq Hasan Kerry Neely: Junior/ Political Science many social consequences that Junior/Psychology "It'll turn this campus into a Senior/Accounting I think it's a great idea, we'd be a little We are all responsible adults, we have not been considered. One drunken Tijuana hook up scene. more comfortable-it's really profitable I think that would be a bad idea. should be allowed to drink if we of the consequences is egg donaI applaud that. Then all we need Alcohol impairs the mind; it would for the school, and.. .well, I'd drink choose; after all, we chose to attend tion, and the effects, emotionally is a disco ball in the dome." deter us from thinking straight here. class. and physically, on a woman who donates. CSUSM prides itself on cultural diversity and equal opporSUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU tunity for all. Does this adverLetters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For tisement truly represent all these concepts? San Diego State has submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy t o not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words removed the advertisement from "The Daily Aztec." I believe The or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not t o publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. Pride should do the same. HAVE AN OPINION? To a High School Student on College codependency on your teacher. The next thing you must do is question everything. This is the very root of what it is to be a Dear High School Student, scholar. You will be transformed back into a four-year-old child As a first year college freshwith an insatiable desire to know man you can look forward to: the the answer to the metaphysical naive to the academic tower of question, 'why?' knowledge and the vicious hierAfter an adolescence of being archy of administrators, departtold that you could never know mental faculty, adjunct faculty such an answer, now you have and graduate students who guard the chance to try and apprehend the tower with the intent t o bruit all. tally bash the style and confiThis is one of the many dence of the literary challenged health risks involved in the colinept college freshman. lege experience. Your questionTheir malice derives either ing, along with the wealth of new from the fact that they have been knowledge you will attain, stuck with you because will strip you of any stable of their place at the botor concrete ideas you once tom of the university totem pole of instruc- 1. Your teacher is your new God. held-about life and existence. You will lose the tors or because they 2. Question everything. answers you thought you simply distrust your had because your head will lack of literary knowl3. Always act as though you edge and allegiance to know exactly what you are talking be guarded by an eye for the contraries and a multithe academy. plicity of interpretations for about. I pity you. ideas through the deconYour next two structing of their binaries. term exam, you must become the years will be an effort You will become nothing but voice of your teacher by reiteratto establish and test your allegiance to the academy intelli- ing their views on the subject a thinking thing. I suggest you make friends gentsia; however in all actuality matter, using the jargon that they with some psychology majors have taught you. they will be trying to make you Teachers are the great cre- because you will probably need fail. ators who help us to establish therapy by the time you graduate. There is no doubt that it will The third and most important be a real run for your money, our goals as contributing members of an aristocracy. Each will piece of information I can give probably a little over a grand a semester. It may not seem to be persuade you to believe that their you is this: always act as though too much money now, but when philosophies are the best; how- you know exactly what you are you have ten semesters notched ever, they are crafty and do it in talking about. Never waver the in your belt and you still have a scholastic round-about manner, certainty in your voice. Speak four more to complete, because in which the opposition seems dominantly, using big words to bog down your audience and you have not finished the core smart, but ultimately wrong. By the end of your first year, publishing colleagues with loadrequirements for your major and ed terms and ambiguous rhetothere is no way you can work you will have about ten new ric. and take more than three classes voices in your head. It will probThis is what will really sell without failing miserably, your ably be a good idea for you to your allegiance to the elitist club financial outlook on the situation take a psychology course early in the year so that you will of the educated. Nobody in colwill change. lege really has the slightest clue Seeing that everyone else in be able to negotiate your new what they are talking about, aside the university system has set multiple personality disorder and By PATRICK SULLIVAN For The Pride out to see that you fail, the least I can do to help change your destiny would be to impart to you some important things to know about staying afloat in the septic pool of academia. The first thing you need to know is that you have changed your religion. The, teacher has become your new god. Idolize it. Treat teachers as if they were your new best friends and full of the intrigue a new best friend holds. Listen carefully not only to everything that they say, but more importantly, how they say it because you will have to emulate them soon. On your mid- How to Survive College from the math and some of the science people, who know only because they completely fabricated their disciplines so they cannot b e wrong, because there is nothing to compare them to. Don't worry, there is no danger of losing face among your peers by speaking this way either. The cool people in college will be dropping out left and right, with no concern for what you are talking about, so if you want to party, do it at the bar. The rest of the students will be so confused by the enormity of thinking that has been dumped on them, that they will eventually give up and give in to the pressure of conformity, only to be reborn the next day into an opposing school of thought. College students are a bunch of faceless capsules filled with the ideas and rhetoric of other confused people. Think rigamarole. Now that all that has been said, I hand the scepter to you. These are the tools you will need to enter an academic discourse community. Academics will open the door for you and help to guide you to make better choices. It is now your turn to make a move. Grades are nothing concrete, they can change over night. Impressions, however, are. They can possibly stay with a person all the way to the grave. Use these tools to influence your colleagues' and instructors' views of you as a person. Take hold of your college experience by the skin of the neck. You can be whomever you want to be, you only need make them believe. Sincerely, Your one leg up P.S. You can never win, you can only submit or resist. Sincerely, Jennifer Moore, concerned Pro-life Feminist T he Future of Graduation? By STEVE COMPIAN For The Pride (Window 1) Welcome to our First Annual On-Line Graduation Ceremony! Please enter your credit card number in the box below. Then please click on the arrow that advances you to the next Window. (Window 2) We offer a wide range of options designed to make your graduation a more moving personal experience. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Pride Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Archives, California State University San Marcos, Kellogg Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University Archives in the CSUSM Library Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 fall 2001 greek life parking student housing https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/c32df973ce4da9053589e201dfc3f94f.pdf 29496d54a43393f11f388d25e9b55524 PDF Text Text Special Edition (Contribution photo/ Associated Press) http://www.csusmpride.com T he Pride ' JZt * A*. r -JslhdF*' California State University San Marcos v..!^:^;4' Editorial.. 2 Opinion.,...... 3 News.............4 ^ Vol! 9 No. 3.5 Thursday, September 13,2001 America's Terror By VICTORIA SEGALL Pride EditorApparent terrorist attacks rocked the nation Tuesday, causing the deaths of what appears to be thousands of individuals, leaving the nation's largest city in shambles. Shortly after 9:03 a.m., two planes crashed into Manhattan's World Trade Center, knocking its famous Twin Towers to the ground. At 9:43 a.m., yet another plane, American Airlines' Flight 77, hit the Pentagon, causing sections of the building to collapse. A Pentagon spokesperson said that part of the Pentagon was occupied. American Airlines' Flight 77, carrying 58 passengers and six crew members, and Flight 11, carrying 81passengers and 11 crew members, crashed, leaving no surivors. Both planes were headed for Los Angeles. Two United Airlines planes were also lost, including Flight 93, heading from Newark, New Jersey to San Francisco, which crashed near Somerset, Pennsylvania. Flight 175 from Boston to Los Angeles, carrying 56 passengers and seven crew members, is believed to be "the second plane that hit the World Trade Center," according t<J CNN reports Tuesday. Approximately 266 people were believed to have died on the four hijacked airplanes. Most government buildings were evacuated, including the White House, State Departments, Police Evacuation Campus Shut Down By JENNIFER HOLMES Pride Staff writer By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Campus was shutdown shortly before noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11 after California Governor Gray Davis and CSU Chancellor Charles Reed requested that all CSU campuses be closed and all classes cancelled. "California State University campuses have cancelled all classes today (Tuesday, Sept. 11), and all non-essential university personnel are being asked to leave the campuses and return home i n the wake of the American tragedy," Reed announced on Tuesday. The decision to re-open campus on Wednesday, Sept. 12 was determined Tuesday at 6 p.m., according to Campus Police. [A message was left on the campus home page and the main telephone number for students, faculty and staff. Rick » Article cont. on pg 4 and the Central Intelligence Agency. All planes in the United States have been grounded. "Make no mistake," said President George Bush during a televised addressed to the country, "The United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts." *CNN reports contributed to this article. World Trade Center 1 after WTC2 collapsed Tuesday morning. (Contribution Photo/US NEWS:Todd Plitt) The Cal State San Marcos campus police were notified Tuesday morning to carry out a nonemergency evacuation of all buildings on campus. California Governor Gray Davis ordered the shutdown of all CSU campuses, after the apparent terrorist attacks on the East Coast. "We were very impressed with how everyone on campus responded and cooperated with the evacuation," said Sgt. McCullough. According to Sgt. Bill McCullough of the campus police, when the officers received the order, they began a systematic evacuation of all buildings on campus. They began with University Hall and worked their way westward on campus. Some instructors had already made the decision to cancel their classes that day, even before the official order was given, said Sgt. McCullough. » Article cont. on pg 4 Brief H istory of Terrorism in America By AMY BOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19,1995 is regarded as the worst terrorist act in history committed on U.S. soil - until now. 168 people died in the Oklahoma bombing, and the nation waited for more than six years for some sort of resolution to the tragedy. The execution of Timothy McVeigh on June 11, 2001, brought that resolution, in some ways, for the families and friends of the victims - indeed, the nation as a whole. Now, three months to the day after that execution, the nation remains at a standstill - waiting for news, for instructions, for hope and for a death toll too staggering to comprehend. The United States has been lucky in many ways to be spared the sort of large-scale terrorist activities so common to other nations, particularly those of the Middle East. Now, we face an attack of such magnitude that it has prompted numerous comparisons to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. The day that "will live in infamy" in the minds and hearts of Americans will, quite possibly, stand alongside Sept. 11, 2001 as one of the most brutal and tragic the American people will continue to write about and remember in history books, churches and institutions around the nation. New York's World Trade Center was bombed Feb. 29,1993. Five people were killed and thousands injured. Now, that same building, orie that houses more than 100,000 workers and visitors each day, is no longer intact - its famous twin towers gone from the city skyline, crumbled and smoking in the streets of New York. Nearly 300 people perished in the hijacked planes alone; between 100 and 150 people leaped to their death from the building. The death toll will continue to mount as those who perished in the building are discovered and counted. How does this stack up against other terrorist attacks the U.S. has experienced? Most acts of terrorism in the nation have involved small-scale, extremist groups or movements with specific objectives. Aside from the previous bombing of the World Trade Center, the Oklahoma City bombing and incidents involving the U.S. Capitol Building and Mobil Oil Headquarters in New York, most cases of terrorism aimed at the U.S. have taken place far from home. In 1983, the U.S. Embassy in Beirut was bombed; 63 people » Article cont. on pg 4 �Editorial Tuesday's terrorist attacks have brought the nation together. Now what remains to be seen is how this tragedy will affect the future. Thankfully, we know that in the. following months, Americans will pull together to heal the wounded and clear the wreckage. However, what remains unclear is how to "punish" the nameless villain/s. In his address to the nation, President George Bush vowed to "hunt down and punish" who ever is responsible for this attack. That was a passionate and immediate reaction. Now it is clear, after thousands have died, after three towers have been destroyed, after the Pentagon burned, that our nation's leaders must respond with cau- Chancellor Reed Reaches out to Faculty TO: AH CSU Employees CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed Today our country experienced a life-changing tragedy that has left us all feeling shaken and deeply saddened. I am sure that many of you, like me, felt a sense of shock and helplessness as we watched the events unfold on television. My heart goes out to the many families who have been affected by this disaster. At the CSU, the safety of our students and employees is our highest priority. We will continue to monitor the security of our campuses and facilities to ensure that all students and employees have a safe working environment. You will be receiving ongoing communication from your campus about the status of classes and other events that may need to be rescheduled. I thank you all for your cooperation arid assistance during this difficult time. You and your families remain in my thoughts and prayers. Education Professor Speaks to Students Dear Students, It is with deep regret that we could not meet with you on Tuesday. Sometimes the events of the world remind us of how precious we are to each other, and I know you all join us in mourning the loss of so many of our fellow citizens. It is a tragic day that we will always remember, and in your own reflections, as you hold your loved ones a bit closer today, please keep in your hearts, thoughts, or prayers the people throughout the world whose lives are affected by this terrible tragedy. It is a day of reflection and grief. As I sat in the auditorium of that elementary school in Massachusetts so many years ago, with all of the children and teachers of my school, watching and waiting to celebrate the first teacher's journey into space, I never imagined that any tragedy could ever more deeply pain us and leave us with a feeling of such helplessness. Yet the magnitude of today's events has certainly done that. As teachers, we will at times be called upon to be unreasonably strong in the face of adverse times, and to set aside our best laid plans in favor of a different and deeper level of commitment and communication. Your instincts to do so will overtake you, and you will be well and right to follow them. For those of you who go back into the public schools this week, you will have an opportunity to observe and participate in this way, however untimely and premature it may feel in your sense of professional readiness. It will be your kindness, your generous and genuine caring, and your humanity that will accompany you. Use these in abundance. In kind, we will be here for you, and in our own ways, we will set aside less important plans to hold each other up with care and compassion. Toni Hood Assistant Professor College of Education tion rather than revenge. There is no doubt that this event was shocking, confusing, surreal, and heartbreaking for Americans. But we must use our wits instead of our emotions. Right now, the nation can only speculate about who the monsters are and their reasoning. So, let's speculate. The fact is that this was a well-planned attack that took a lot of time, energy, and money to carry out. If the United States takes a highly aggressive stance against a large unknown, we may be inadver- tently initiating war. The terrorists have provoked Americans and we have the opportunity to respond with fists or respond with intelligence. We vote intelligence. An intelligent response would include an investigation into why, followed by peace talks and negotiations. It will take a lot of courage to work with the attackers, rather than seek sudden revenge for our losses. But we at CSUSM know, "si se puede; it can be done." . Campus Official in Paris Shares Thoughts On exchange this year at our partner university near Paris, I experienced the news of the horror of the coordinated attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvnia at a different time and in a different space than my colleagues at San Marcos. Still, I am certain that we shared a very similar moment of disbelief, disgust, disillusionment, and dismay. As I was in the middle of preparations to conduct courses and meetings that seek to extend global understanding and cooperation between our students and universities, I faced the overpowering evidence that fundamental differences remain that we cannot simply smile away as misunderstanding or misinterpretation. Whether this heinous act had its origin within or outside of the United States, it remains terrible proof that indoctrination, zealotry, and narrow, fundamentalist thinking easily destroys the belief in our common humanity. The terrorists believed that they were attacking a system and its ideas, without care for the individuals, their families, friends, and loved ones. Although many have turned against the idea of "liberal humanism" as a false promise of progress, and insist on the values that separate us, I confess that I was most horrified by the individuals, forced from a burning, crumbling tower, who felt that their only choice was a quick jump to death. When ideologies clashed, I couldn't help seeing the helpless individual caught in between. As individuals, .we must resist the easy temptations of hatred and of unthinking revenge, while still protecting our shared values of freedom anddemocracy. Apparently, protecting those ideologies (which I wish were realized much more fully in both the' U,S. and in Europe), there will be terrible conflicts and casualties. Yet even under attack, our foremost thoughts should be of how we can best contribute to peace, prosperity, tolerance, and human understanding for all nations and peoples with whom we share this planet. We never can afford to lower ourselves to the level of unholy terrorists. The Pride tronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of the CSUSM campus, local eateries, and other San Marcos community establishments. Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Assistant Editor FWS Student Graduate Intern Adviser Meianie Addington Victoria B. Segall LisaLipsey Claudia Ignacio James Newell .Victor Padilla AmyBolaski Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editors, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail, and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via elec- Letters to the Editor Only Crime is a Love for Freedom Friends: I am sure you have all heard about the most cowardly grotesque attack ever committed perpetrated by anti-American Pigs, The estimated death toll is now at overT0,000inndcent men, women, and children whose only crime could be their love for freedom and their residency in the U.S. While I am still trying to make sure iny friends in both the New York City and the Pentagon (are safe), I hope that your family and friends are all safe. There is urgency for blood so that the victims can receive the necessary treatments and medical aide. PLEASE, go to your nearest Red Cross or hospital and donate blood today. You can direct the location to which you donate blood to have your blood go to the victims of this barbaric act. Sept. 11 has traditionally been a celebrated day honoring the Sept. 11,1960, founding of Young Americans for Freedom at Bill Buckley's estate in Sharon, CT. But Sept. 11,2001, will ever live a day of villainy. America will prevail, and freedom will not run! Darren R. Marks Price We Pay for Ignoring W isdom Dear Editors: Terry L. Allison Assistant to the President The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos^ CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu The recent terrorist attacks are the price we payJor ignoring the wisdom of the founders of this country as expressed by Thomas Jefferson: "Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliance with none." The international hegemony of the United States federal government has been irritating people throughout the world for decades. End all subsidies, particularly foreign aid, terminate all treaties, terminate the CIA, and end all trade restrictions except for military technology developed with federal funding/ Stop making enemies and we won't have to worry about terrorism. Vote Libertarian. Sincerely, Bill Holmes �The Pride Thursday, September 13,2001 3 Opinion t Searching for Good, as the Dust Settles By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer On Tuesday morning, the phone rang early, and since my girlfriend was on her way back from visiting family in Maryland, I answered thinking that she was on her way home. Instead she said, "Turn on the T.V. The World Trade Center and the Pentagon have been blown up.". Wiping the sleep from my eyes and searching for consciousness, my nightmare began. On the world, scale, the U.S. w4s under terrorist siege, but in my small world the effects hit more directly. I was confused and scared that Jennifer called to say she wasn't arriving in San Diego today, and possibly not for some time. Helpless to do anything, I could only listen to the fact that our country, the most powerful entity in the world, was systematically being shut down. As the events of my morning unfolded, I noticed one overall encompassing notion. Not a halfhour passed, and I had spoken * w|th and assured the well being of both my families. In less than a month, Jennifer and I are getting married, and to me the good I can see behind all the pain and suffering is the family and friends. It is astounding to me to be a part of not just one, but two families. The power and importance of family has always been unmatched in my life, but to directly feel the love, support, and concern is refreshing. It was an immediate and heartfelt reaction from everyone to ensure the safety and well being of each other. I have family and friends World Mourns Unthinkable Loss of Life By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer The shock of Tuesday's tragedy on the East Coast hangs palpably in the air, even here in San Diego, as the nation and the world mourn an unthinkable loss of life, the result of an apparent act of terrorism. As officials and experts speculate about who may be responsible for this atrocity, the reality is that we are only beginning to understand what exactly happened in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. The death and injury toll may well climb into the thousands, and the cost of such an event is incalculable. The oft-repeated phrase "unprecedented attack," accompanied by the horrific images of people jumping to their deaths from 90floorsup, and the planes slamming into the towers, will be indelibly marked not only in our minds but in the consciousness of the American public for years to come. We are only in our infancy of comprehending the effect that this tragedy will have. For those of us lucky enough not to have been around during the Pearl Harbor era, we have no reference point for an event of this magnitude. Although images of death and violence are sadly all too common in our culture, to have such scenes visited upon American soil elevates this tragedy to another level. Questions of national security, flight safety, and terrorist policy will all certainly be raised in the ensuing aftermath. And though we may make improvement in these areas in times to come, the damage may be already done. Like many of us who turned on the television this morning, I was at first shocked at the image of the New York skyline irrevocably altered. (An image that only begins to convey the scope of the tragedy). As more details became forthcoming, the reality of what this all meant hit home: all U.S air space closed until further notice, and rumors of the U.S.Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders closing. Reports only seemed to induce more terror. I called my parents in Canada, friends, and loved ones, anxious to reach out to as many people as I could, to feel some human connection with the people I hold dear. My sister-in-law called from San Francisco, a city whose historic bridges were closed indefinitely, to say she and her family were unharmed. She has a close friend whose husband was on the San Francisco-bound plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. He had called her while the plane was being hijacked, as people a ll. around him were being stabbed and tortured. He knew he would not escape and had called to say goodbye. I cried then as I cry now writing this. I cry for that husband whose last minutes on this Earth are the things nightmares are made of; I cry for the wife who must bear the memory of her husband on that plane as he said his last farewell; I cry for the unimaginable loss of life and ' the tragedy that has and will continue to touch all our lives; I cry for all the hate and violence that breeds only hopelessness and despair in our world; I cry at the thought of what consequences retaliation may bring; I cry because I am scared. To all the people whose lives were needlessly lost and to those of us left behind to mourn: I offer love, strength, and a silent prayer for peace. spread out across the United States and internationally. Not only did I hear from those close by, I also received a call from my brother who lives in Costa Rica, almost immediately following the incident. He was not only checking on-me, but Jennifer and her family as well, knowing they live in southern Maryland, an area not far from D.C. Jennifer is trapped in Pittsburgh, and can only wait and see what route to take as the dust settles (so to speak). She is alone, knowing only that she wants to be home, either in Maryland or here in San Diego, not stuck somewhere in-between. Marriage is the symbolic act of joining two individuals and their families. It bonds together people from different lives, creating a larger family. As I share my experiences and feelings on the day the world stopped, I can only hope the image myfamilies create is not just an isolated world, but a representation of our country as a whole, bound by love and concern for the well being of all. Students Respond Differently to Tragedy By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor and LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor During Tuesday's catastrophe many students responded with reverence and compassion. Yet if someone took a short walk through Founders Plaza, one could see students reacting in a variety of ways. Because of Club Week, many affiliations hung around to recruit new members. As we walked from The Pride office to Academic Hall, we saw that Commons 206 was full of students who had gathered to watch the events unfold. Further down the walkway, someone had set out a U.S. flag. A Christian organization invited all students to, "Come and pray for New York, our nation, and our world." Their actions were fitting, considering the level of destruction that was occurring in our country. What disappointed us, however, was the competition between the fraternities Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, who were showing off by playing loud and vulgar music. How could they do that when so many students were obviously distressed and a moment of silence was needed? In our opinion, this was clearly an act of ignorarice and apathy. in Community Church Vigi By Bonnie Vandewater I find it unfortunate that it takes a tragedy like the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks to bring our nation together. However, I'm impressed by the way our community pulls together during disasters such as these. People seem to jump at a chance to respond in any way they can. In fact, the phone lines to the various blood banks around San Diego County were busy for hours and Hie blood banks had lines of more than 200 people waiting to give blood. The San Diego Blood Bank is so overwhelmed with donations that their website urges people to make donations over the next week because they cannot accommodate all of the donations today. Yet the need for blood will still be great. Still, I want to do something. Right now. Today. I feel guilty that I was able to walk my dog this morning, grab a bagel and coffee, and sit and watch this tragedy unfold in the comfort of my living room more than 3,000 miles away from these attacks. I can't fly to New York to volunteer my time. J can't donate my blood today. I can't even talk to my friend who just moved to New York City last month to see if she's okay. The only thing I can do is pray. So, tonight I will join prayer forces with Pomerado Christian Church in Poway where our nation's flag will hold prominence, people of different beliefs will join hands in prayer, candles will be lit to honor those we have lost, and perhaps a seed of hope will be restored to our little corner of the nation. San Diego locals flooded blood banks around the county in light of Tuesday's attacks, , (Courtesy Photo/North County Times: Waldo Nilo) �Thoughts on... Compiled by AMY BOLASKI "Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood." Ralph Waldo Emerson "When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for u s." Helen Keller "To achieve all that is possible, we must attempt the impossible • To be as much as we can be, we must dream of being more" Karen Ravn "I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." Helen Keller "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear." Mark Twain "To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wildflower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour " - William Blake Section of Pentagon Collapses Campus Shut Down » Article cont. frompg. 1 Moore, spokesperson for the University, e-mailed all students with this information.] Chancellor Reed said that the campus presidents, in consultation with his office, would make determinations about classes on Wednesday and following days. The CSU Board of Trustees meetings which was scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Long Beach at the CSXI , quarters, was .also,cancelled. „ . The 23 CSU- campuses maintained essential operations, such as police and security, plant operations, libraries, residence halls and food serA section of the Pentagon collapses after a Boeing 757, from American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the building. vices. (Contribution Photo/USNews) The CSU Chancellor's Office remained open. Extra Precaution Taken around San Diego County "It's odd that you can get so anesthetized by your own pain or your own problem that you don't fully share the hell of someone close to you." - Schuldiner * "In this short life that lasts only an hour, how much - how little is within our power." - Emily Dickinson "The beginning is the most important part of the work." Plato San Diego marines take extra precautions, checking vehicles shortly after attacks on Tuesday. (Contribution Photo/North County Times: Waldo Nilo) Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to help students. Services are available to enrolled Cal State San Marcos students at no charge. We provide a safe, supportive, confidential setting in which students' concerns can be addressed. If you feel the need to talk with someone about anything that concerns you during this difficult time, or at any other time, please call us at (760) 750-4910. CAPS Office: San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center (SMACC), Suite 102 (SMACC is located on the corner of Twin Oaks Valley Road and Craven Drive). Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Telephone: (760) 750-4910 Website: csusm.edu/caps/ Tragic Events Prompt Campus Evacuation » Article cont. from pg 1 Although many students experienced a traffic jam as they tried to get out of parking lots, Sgt. McCullough said the backup was not viewed as a problem and that traffic control was not. needed. All campus buildings were searched multiple times to ensure that there was no one on campus, with the exception of "essential personnel," which included the campus police and facility workers. The campus was on com- plete lockdown Tuesday, which meant that no one was allowed on campus, until further notice. According to Sgt. McCullough, there is no reason to believe that the campus is or was under any kind of direct threat from terrorist activity at this time. The campus was re-opened Wednesday morning. The campus website and phone line provided updates for students wanting to know if they should attend classes on Wednesday. Sept. 11, a Tragic Day in History » Article cont. from pg 1 attack, was affiliated with the were killed, including 17 bombing of embassies in both Americans. That same year, 254 Tanzania and Kenya in 1998. Marines were killed in Beirut, an More than 5,000 people were attack the Islamic Jihad claimed wounded in the 1998 attack* and responsibility for. In Lebanon, 291 people were killed. in 1984, 14 people died at the There have been numerous U.S Embassy Annex in Akwar. other terrorist attacks in which Jihad also claimed responsibility U.S. citizens have been involved, for this attack, calling it "part of too numerous to mention. But the Islamic Revolution." most of them have, again, taken TWA Flight 847, en route . place elsewhere - this unprecefrom Athens to Lebanon, was dented attack on U.S. soil has left hijacked, resulting in the death of the nation reeling. While it's too a U.S. Navy diver in Beirut. The soon to point fingers, bin Laden's bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 involvement is highly suspect, killed 259 people and 11 people despite Yasser Arafat's denial of on the ground in Lockerbie, Scot- his involvement. land, where it crashed. The Palestinian Liberation 1996 marked the deaths of Organization (PLO) is also a sus19 military members in Saudi pect - and its dense and violent Arabia resulting from a terrorist history is hard to trace. The PLO explosion at an airbase. Osama was founded in Jerusalem on bin Laden, the Arab terrorist Fatah Day, Jan. 1st, 1964. (The affiliated with the Taliban regi- state of Israel was proclaimed men in Afghanistan and one of in May of 1948). Almost immethe prime suspects in Tuesday's diately, after British mandates expired in Palestine, the Arabs launched attacks on Israel. The Palestinians have continued to fight Israel eVer since, despite multiple attempts to reach peace agreements. A Palestinian State was declared at the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1998, and on Sept. 9, 1993, the PLO and Israel signed a mutual recognition agreement, signing a peace agreement in Washington D.C. on Sept. 13. On Oct. that same year, the PLO approved chairman Yasser Arafat's peace deal with Israel. These peace treaties didn't last - and various, extremist groups, branched off the PLO, have continually opposed the Israel - PLO peace agreement. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine split, which is where the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine emerged. Detailing a complete history of Palestinian/Israel negotiations would be next to impossible r* suffice it to say, at this point, there is serious opposition to U.S. support of Israel. The US, decision to pull out -of dlpsj; Week's racism conference has prompted (speculated) threats to the U.S. by Palestinian groups, including a threat to the safety of New York. Yasser Arafat continues t o deny, even condemn, the attacks, and in the course of this writing yet another structure, Building 7, has collapsed. Whether bin Laden was involved, the PLO and/or any of its offspring or someone else entirely, the fact remains that many more perished Tuesday than in any other terrorist attack in U.S. history, many more than in most of the afore-mentioned attacks combined. Our nation mourns its loss. •The State Department contributed to this article. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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SEGALL Pride Editor Three hundred students, faculty, and staff gathered last Wednesday morning for a public forum, where many expressed their anger, concern, and sadness about the attacks on the East Coast. "I know everyone has a lot on their minds this morning," said President Alexander Gonzalez, as he addressed the crowd gathered on and around the steps , of Founders Plaza. "The purpose of this forum is to talk. I ask that we think through what this means to us, not only as (Above) Campus gathered on the steps of Founders Plaza on Wednesday. individuals, but as a campus." (Below) Fraricine Martinez, Vice President of Student Affairs looks on Before he continued his address, as a student shares her grief he asked the crowd for a moment (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) of silence . After his speech, Gonzalez Army. "This was a long time various clubs also spoke Tuesday introduced Campus Police Chief coming; I'm not surprised it's morning. "I asked how God could let Tom Schultheis, who explained happening." Deanna Walsh expressed her something like this happen. This last Tuesday's campus evacuashock. "I never thought this is evil ... this was not supposed tion. "The police began an action would happen," she said. "I to happen," said Scott Philips of plan. We brought in extra staff, thought it could only happen in the Inter-Varsity Christian Club. He told students that clubs such maximum mobilization, and the the movies." Student representatives from, »Article cont on pg 5 Chief communicated with the Sheriffs Department and the FBI • Command Post in San Diego," said Schultheis. "Police patrolled the campus, looking for suspicious items, and reassuring individuals that we're there for them." After Schultheis spoke, the forum was opened to the public; several dozen students and faculty took the opportunity to share their thoughts. "This is a pretty tragic thing for me," said the first speaker, Sean Harris, a junior who also served three years in the U.S. Campus Comes Together in Founders Plaza By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor On Friday at noon, more than 100 students, faculty, and staff gathered in Founders Plaza for a moment of silence" on the national Day of Prayer and Remembrance. The CSUSM community joined thousands of people around the county to remember the victims and families of those affected by the attacks. Oceanside was one of the cities that held services, including a prayer service at the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base Chapel, where more than 250 people gathered. Elementary schools and high schools across the district also recognized the day with a moment of silence. State Superintendent Delaine Eastin encouraged schools to observe the moment of silence, calling the day a time "to reflect on our great American heritage." The day was observed not only by people in New York and around the United States, but also around the world. In Rome, Pope John Paul IL took a moment of silence to pray at his home in Castel Condolfo. Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Tony Blair, and thousands of people gathered in and around England's St. Paul's Cathedral for a prayer service. »Article cont on pg 5 Credit Card Marketers to Be Regulated on College Campuses By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor New legislation to regulate the marketing practices of credit card companies on California's college campuses was signed by California Gov. Gray Davis on Thursday. The legislation will require California State University and the California Community Colleges to adopt policies regulating credit card marketing on campuses. "I think it's appropriate legislation at this point. I agree with Gov. Davis," said CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez. "This bill (AB 521) is necessary to stop aggressive credit card marketing practices aimed at college students. Credit card companies induce college students with no credit history to sign up for cards by offering gifts. Often they provide these students with little or no information about the financial responsi- bilities of owning a credit card," said Gov. Davis. The new policy that each campus governing board is asked to adopt includes several requirements: First, credit card marketing sites must register with campus administration, and the number of sites must be limited. Second, credit card marketers are prohibited from offering gifts to students for filling out credit card applications. Also, campuses must routinely offer credit card and debt education and counseling sessions as part of their campus orientations for new students. In addition, colleges and universities must utilize existing debt education materials prepared by nonprofit entities to avoid the incurring expense of new materials. The bill is not a mandate, but is instead a request for each campus to consider adopting the policy requirements. Each university president will receive the bill information and then "will look at the suggestions and see what can be implemented," according to Colleen BentleyAdler, spokesperson for the CSU Office of the Chancellor. Gonzalez said he feels that marketing abuse does occur with students. He told how his older son, a college student, received a credit card and spent a great »Article cont on pg 5 �The Pride Relief and Rescue Efforts: What People Can Do to Help By JENNIFER HOLMES Pride Staff Writer With the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist attack on New York and Washington, many people at CSUSM have asked, "What can we do to help?" Locally, there are multiple ways for everyone to help the survivors, victims, and their family members. Rescue workers need supplies. There is still a great deal of dust and debris, including tiny glass particles in the air, so die most important item workers need is saline solution for their eyes. Other items in demand are socks, boots (steel tip), goggles, non-perishable food items, and battery chargers for cell phones. Contact the American Red Cross for more information at 1-800HELP-NOW. Donate blood. The San Diego Blood Bank said that their supplies have reached full capacity for now, but they urge people to donate in a week or more. Contribute monetary donations. Many organizations are accepting monetary donations, including the New York City Fire and Police Departments, the United Way Fund (phone: 1-212-251-4035), the Salvation Army (1-800-SAL-ARMY), the Housing Relief Fund (1-800874-6500), and the American Red Cross (web site: www.arcs.org). On-line donations are also accepted at www.amazon.com and www.yahoo.com. These web sites have set up virtual donation baskets to help collect funds. Donations may also be made to the Mercy Corps, an organization that provides trauma counseling and scholarships for children that have lost parents in the tragedy. Support one another. Many local churches and religious groups are offering prayer vigils and group counseling. Check the local paper or log onto www.signonsandiego.com for more up-to-date information. Show your patriotism. Show pride and devotion for the U.S. by flying a flag or displaying one on vehicles. White shoe polish may also be used to write messages on car windows to show support. CCassifiecCs Fireman hoist the American flag over the wreckage. (Courtesy Photo/The Record: Thomas. E Franklin) Students! Advertise Help Wanted Help Wanted: PowerSurge Cafe Needs you! 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Belief Compiled by M. Addington "Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn." "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -Harriet Beecher Stowe -Albert Einstein "When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly." "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow^ -Barbara J. Winter -Helen Keller "There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking." -Alfred Korzybski �Search for Suspects in A ttack C ontinues information is based on CNN reports from the FBI that listed, on Sept 14, information on the suspects. • On American Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon, five terrorists were involved. Their names are: 1) Khalid Al-Midhar, who may have had residences in Los Angeles, Calif., and New York, N Y. There are also suspicions that he lived Editorial Note: We have tried to in San Diego county, in the city provide the most up to date informa- of Clairemont 2) Majed Moqed tion, but we realize that new infor- is another suspect; however there mation may be available before The is no information at this time. 3) Pride is printed. We apologize if NawaqAlhamzi, another suspect, we are not able to include any new is said to have had possible resiupdates. dences in Fort Lee and Wayne, N.J., and Los Angeles and San By MARTHA SARABIA Diego. 4) Suspect Salem Alhamzi Pride Staff Writer may have had residences in Fort Lee and Wayne, New Jersey, President George W. Bush and Clairemont, Calif. 5) Hani singled out Saudi extremist Hanjour may have had residencOsama bin Laden as a main es in Phoenix, Ariz., and San suspect in Tuesday's attacks, Diego. It is believed that he was a the worst terrorist attack in the pilot. Although it is not yet offination's history. When asked cial, local San Diego TV news about bin Laden, the president reporters said that the FBI agents told reporters, "If he thinks he were in the Clairemont searchcan hide from the United States ing apartments complexes. It is and our allies, he will be sorely believed that three of these terrormistaken." He added, "We will ists who died in the attacks occusmoke them out of their holes. pied one of these apartments. We'll get them running, and we'll . However, this is not official. bring them to justice." • There are five suspects The FBI continues to receive in the hijacking of American tips about the terrorist attacks Airlines Flight 11, which crashed from individuals via the Internet into the World Trade Center's and telephone. north tower. 1) Suspect Satam The FBI hotline has received A1 Suqami's last known address more than 5,200 calls, as of was the United Arab Emirates. Saturday, according to CNN His date of birth is believed to reports. Last Friday U.S. be June 28, 1976. 2) Waleed Attorney General John Ashcroft M. Alshehri used various dates of said that the FBI had distributed a birth: Sept. 13,1974, Jan. 1,1976, list of more than 100 people who March 3, 1976, July 8, 1977, may have information that could Dec. 20, 1978, May 11, 1979, assist U.S. law enforcement agen- and >Jov. 5, 1979. His possible cies, the Federal Aviation admin- residences include Hollywood, istration, airlines, U.S. Customs, Orlando and Daytona Beach, Fla. and the Border Patrol, who are He was believed to have been all involved in the investigation. a pilot. 3) Wail Alshehri may The FBI also released the have lived in Hollywood, Fla., names of the terrorists implicat- and Newton, Mass. He is said to ed in the attack. The following have been born July 31,1973. He UPDATE: Sunday: Bin Laden denies any connection with the terrorist acts. Saturday: A material witness was arrested in New York. Also, the man detained Thursday at New York s John F. Kennedy International Airport for allegedly possessing a false pilot 's license has been charged in connection with the investigation, according to CNN was also believed to have been a pilot. 4) Mohamed Atta used Sept. 1,1968 as his date of birth. His possible residences include Hollywood, Coral Springs, Fla., and Hamburg, Germany. He is also believed to have been a pilot. 5) Abdulaziz Alomari used Dec. 24,1972, and May 28, .1979, as his dates oftrirth. His possible residences include Hollywood, Fla. He was believed to have been a pilot. • Five terrorists were believed to have been aboard United Airlines Flight 175, which crashed into the World Trade Center's south tower. The terrorists are said to be: 1) Marwan Al-Shehhi whose date of birth was said to have been May 9, 1978, His possible residence was Hollywood, Fla. He is believed to have been a pilot. 2) Fayez Ahmed is considered to have had a possible residence in Delray Beach,' Fla. 3) Ahmed Alghamdi's possible residence is Delray Beach, Florida. 4) Hamza Alghamdi also is believed to have had a possible residence in Delray Beach, Florida. 5) Mohald Alshehri, is also a possible resident of Delray Beach, Fla. • United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Stony Creek Township, Penn., is said to have had four terrorists on board: 1) Saeed Alghamdi, a possible resident of Delray Beach, Fla. 2) Ahmed Alhaznawi whose date of birth used was Oct. 11, 1980. He is believed to have been a resident of Delray Beach, Fla. 3) Ahmed Alnami, also a possible resident of Delray Beach, Fla. 4) Ziad Jarrahi who is believed to have been a pilot. The FBI arrested a material witness on Friday in New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, a Justice Department official told NBC news. This is the first official witness detained by the FBI. According to CNN reports, the man was arrested for allegedly possessing a false P resident B ush Visits N ew York By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer After declaring Friday a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, President George W. Bush visited the rubble of the New York World Trade Centers. Other government officials, including New York Gov. George Pataki, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton accompanied President Bush on Friday. There was tight security for the officials, specifically the President. He saluted rescue workers, .police, andfirefighterswho were searching for victims that may have been trapped in the ruins of the Twin Towers. President Bush, using a bullhorn to address the crowd, wrapped his arm - around one of the rescue workers. People who were yelling interrupted him shouting, "We can't hear you." President Bush • immediately replied, "I can hear you. The rest of the world can hear you, and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon." Following those words, the audience began chanting, "U S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A." The President concluded his speech saying, "The nation sends its love and compassion to everybody who's here. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for making the nation proud, and may God bless America." pilot's license. However, a material witness is not necessarily a suspect in a criminal investigation. The designation of "material witness" means that the witness is believed to have highly pertinent information and may be a flight risk, according to NBC reports. The name of this witness, as of Saturday, had not been released. NBC news anchor Pete Williams also reported Friday night that this witness was one of 10 who had been detained Thursday at one of New York's three major airports. FBI investigators said they believe he knows more about the attacks than he has been saying since he was detained, Williams said. Williams also reported in news reports that two men were "We'll get them running, and well bring them to justice." George W. Bush President of U.S.A. arrested Wednesday on suspicion of immigration violations after they had an argument at an Amtrak station in Fort Worth. The men are identified as Ayoub Ali Khan, 51, and Mohammed Jaweed Azmath, 47. When arrested, they were carrying $5,000 in cash in addition to a box cutter, an object believed to be among the weapons hijackers used in Tuesday's attacks. Also, Williams reported that Khan and Azmath boarded a flight from Newark, N.J. to San Antonio, around the' same time of the attacks on Tuesday morning. However, their flight was forced to land in St. Louis when all U.S. flights were grounded after the attacks. From St. Louis they boarded an Amtrak train heading to Texas, where they were detained and interrogated. After being interrogated for two days, they were taken to New York for further investigation of their possible connections to the terrorist attacks. U.S. officials have told NBC that FBI agents are "fairly confident" that these suspects know about the network behind Tuesday's attacks and that it was organized by exiled Saudi millionaire Osama bin Laden. FBI officials told NBC reporters that they presented the. most promising lead developed so far in the investigation. NBC's Jim Popkin reported Saturday that the FBI raided Khan and Azmath's former apartment at 6 Tonelle St. in Jersey City, N.J. Some neighbors said that many people were taken away for questioning, but an FBI spokeswoman told NBC only that at least one person had been detained for interviews with FBI agents in connection with the terrorists' attacks. CNN reported that FBI spokeswoman Sherri Evanina had confirmed that while searching the apartment, agents came across two other individuals who are being questioned. Law enforcement sources told CNN reporters that they believe that the lead group in Tuesday's attacks may have been the Egyptian Islamic Jihad. The chief of this group, the sources said, is a top lieutenant of bin Laden. Bin Laden's group, al Qaeda, is an umbrella group that allegedly coordinates the actions of smaller organizations. The investigation continues not only in the U.S, but also around the world. The FBI said they believe that nine suspects could have or are trying tofleeto Mexico. •MSN.com and CNN.com contributed to this article. in nwhma IF SO A dvertise w i t h T he P t k M ^ weft will m m m b usinesses, ttufes* m » S tudent, s taff % f aculty w ill wee e w e a d iscount e tt aH 3d* C O N T A C T U S @ T HE P R I D E 7 6 0 . 7 5 0 . 6 0 9 9 / 7 6 0 . 7 5 0 . 3 3 4 5 F AX P RIDE@CSUSM.EDU �CSUSM Students Speak out amidst Tragedy By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer Last Tuesday will make its mark, not only in history, but also in the hearts and minds of all Americans. As we painfully recall images scorched permanently into our memory, we close our eyes and it is almost as if we could project that catastrophic Tuesday in the back of our eyelids. You will remember where you were when you heard. You'll know how you felt. You'll remember walking away from class shocked, mournful, and relieved that you're ok. As you walked to your cars, as you prepared yourself for a life-changing day with your television, I asked you, "What are your thoughts?" Diego Aguillon: I think it's really sad that someone has the heart to do that. You know, I wonder what's going to happen politically as soon as the U.S. finds out who did this. I mean, I wonder what's going to come of, it. And my prayers go to families that lost loved ones and the victims that lost their lives. The Pride: Do you feel safe here? Diego Aguillon: I feel, overall, we're safe, Southern California. My only concern is Miramar Base and Camp Pendleton. I think precautions, now, are being taken to make sure all of us are safe. Overall I think it's a tragedy, all those people had to lose their life. Silvia Alvarado: I personally think that they're laughing at our airport security. There's no way four people could get on an airplane and hijack it without some kind of inside security problem. Recently they were doing this study that a lot of people that work at the airport, like in baggage claim, get background checked. I just think it a failure on our airport security system. The Pride: Do you feel safe here in Southern California? Silvia Alvarado: Yeah I feel safe here because our military is on full alert, and we have the Navy out there. just depends what side you're on. I f you were on the side that just killed 50,000 people maybe you see it as But it's on the East Coast and I feel pretty safe here. justice, where as to us, it just evil and there's nothing Chris Morel: It's kind worse. of weird, I guess you could The Pride: From the other perspective, what do you say. I feel safe, but even think they are saying about us? thought it's in the U.S., it's Christine Jarvis: Well definitely I think that as on the other side of the coun- Americans, just because we have a lot of money and try, so it's weird. It gets frus- a 'lot of power doesn't mean we're the most powerful trating. country in the world. And we need to be more humble. The Pride: What gets Obviously now we see that we're not invincible, you frustrating? know, people can get to us. And I think that, if anything Chris Morel: Well, they else, the people who did this are saying now, 'Well (the news channels) keep look at you, you're not as powerful as you thought saying how 50,000 people work in the World Trade you were.' Centers, and when they keep showing those two buildJennifer Hardin: I think ings collapse, I can't even comprehend that. And they it pretty scary, especially say that another 100,000 visit the World Trade Center since Camp Pendleton is right daily. around the corner, and I heard ; A > ^'iiiair ^ " - iH Jared Hines: My initial today people are comparing jjB , response was shock. I didn't this to Pearl Harbor, which B^^^^H believe it. I didn't think it makes me even more nerWBI ^ happened. I didn't think that vous. could ever happen in our The Pride: Well after country. Our security blanPearl Hafbor, the U.S. ket is just so tight over us. I dropped two nuclear bombs just didn't expect it. on Japan, what are we going The Pride: Are you worried about you safety in San to do about this? Jennifer Hardin: I definitely think that something Marcos? Jared Hines: We're safe, is going to come of this . .. as a country we've always we're not a target. I don't shown a serious warning, 'Don't mess with the U.S.' think anyone would waste his Because you know we're gonna show 'em what's up. or her time in San Marcos. Jaclyn Canonizado: I'm The Pride: You just watched President Bush speak so scared about the atomic for the first time about this attack, what are your bomb... How many people thoughts on what he just said? J did it kill? Jared Hines: We need to retaliate and make an || The Pride: 200,000 peoexample of them, the last time someone messed with ple died in Hiroshima, I'm not us was at Pearl Harbor and we kicked the [expletive sure about Nagasaki, somedeleted] out of them. I want to see them burn. I thing like 70 or 80,000. j f g g g f want to see every one of Jaelyn Canonizado: I'm these terrorists rounded up just scared. My generation has not known a big war. and burned. When was the last big war? The Gulf War, that wasn't Christine Jarvis: even that big of a deal to us, you know, but now school Whoever killed 50,000 peo- is closed. We have to evacuate, and I don't know what ple has some evil in them, that means. but I don't believe that God doesn't love them. I mean it II H f Settling in Aix By LAURA HOPKINS For The Pride My room at Les Gazelles awaited me, but before reaching it, I first had to lug my two large suitcases, my laptop and a carry-on bag up a hill, down the stairway, and onto the hot pavement in front of the dorms. The unsightly building and four-square foot cubicle where I laid my bags surely could not have been the room I imagined when I dreamt of student life in Aix, France. The sweltering heat, combined with travel fatigue and the sight of the dorms earmarked for CSU International students caused me to immediately turn around and head for the "centre ville" of Aix-en-Provence. It was there that I found a hotel room with a bathroom and shower, and it was from there that I began my search for the charming picture that had hung for so long in my mind. I arrived in Aix on Aug. 22 as a student participant of the California State University's International Program in Aixen-Provence. The primary objective of this yearlong program, according to CSU International Programs officials, is to "enable participants to gain first-hand knowledge and understanding of other areas of the world." The Aix program includes 56 students from various California State University campuses who attend the Institute d'fetudes Fran^aises pour Etudiants Etrangers (IEFEE), more fondly referred to as the "Institute." I began my four-week preparatory language course on Monday, Sept. 3 at the Institute after taking my language placement test. My class consists mostly of French grammar, and after one week of studies, the wheels are beginning to turn. I'm also taking a conversational practice class, which is probably the most practical, but at the same time, • Everything stopped today at noon for 3 minutes in Aix for a silent moment in memory of those who tost their lives on Tuesday The movement on the streets came to a hault and the only sound heard was the chiming of the church bell. (Couresy Photo/Laura Hopkins) a little embarrassing when you can t articulate your thoughts and have to resort to comical hand gestures; and phrases^that consist Th* English and^French. J h e n there s the housing SSii r an apartment just outside of town that provides me with all the charm I need. It's part of a renovated 18th century home that comes with character and style at noadditional charge. And the sounds of leaves rustling in the wind and cafe conversations along the Cours Mirabeau begin to meld with the Provencal painting hanging in mymind. Addendum: After I wrote this piece, we received the horn fic news of the terrorist attack in the United States. There is great sadness, as well as confusion among the students of the CSU International Program as there is, I'm sure, among those of you at home. There is also heartfelt mourning and concern among the French citizens of Aix. The media coverage is extensive, with cohtinuous broadcasts both on radio and television, The headlines of the local newspaper today, l a Provence,, read, "I'apocalypse," while half of the front page was covered with a photograph of the demolished Twin Towers and the scattered remains. There are frequent references to "horror films" and "science fiction" when describing the images that come our way. Our thoughts, feelings, and speculations run rampant with questions still unanswered, as they must for you at home. �Forum Held for Campus Community in Wake of Terrorist Attack (Above) President Gonzalez (Rf)Student Sean Harris was the first to get up and speak. (Pride Photos/Melanie Addinzton) »Article cont. from pg 1 as the Inter-Varsity and Priority Christian Challenge, were at the service of the students. "We want to be at your service," said Phillips. "We want to be of help." They held a prayer at 11:45 a.m., following the forum. Members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity also told students that they, along with the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, were handing out black ribbons last week and were organizing a blood drive. M.E.Ch.A (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan), another student organization, also made plans to hold an altar dedication on Wednesday, Sept. 19, in remembrance of the attack victims and their families. David Blasband, director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), also addressed the students and told them that CAPS was there to support students. CAPS is located at the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center 102 and individuals may call (760) 750-4910 for more information about their services. Individuals who attended the forum expressed their feelings not only with words, but also with music. "For me, dealing is processed with music," said Mtafiti Imara, a visual and performing arts professor. "I want to share my feelings in that context." He played a jazz improvisation of "Amazing Grace" on a soprano saxophone for the audience. Other faculty members also spoke, including Vivienne Bennett, chairperson for the Liberal Studies Department. "Our government has, for years, perpetrated crimes against humanity," she said, giving examples of the U.S.'s past relationships with Vietnam and Chile. "But out of adverse circumstances comes opportunity." During the hour-long forum, students argued for and against retaliation by the U.S. "I think we need to react swiftly, quickly, and precisely. I choose to say that as an American," said student Susannah Christopher, who is also a veteran. "I have the right to be angry. We need to stand up for what's right. I don't advocate hatred or violence, but I don't advocate the mass murder of my fellow Americans. We need to do something. We need to act swiftly" Rachel Dena disagreed, "To strike now, swiftly, with anger, is foolish. But if you're going to retaliate, you'd better get the right people." Penny Lanese, a computer science major, said, "The one emotion I didn't have was anger, Credit Card Marketing Changes »Article cont from pg 1 deal of money with it. Gonzalez said that he made his son pay it off and that he learned his lesson. "What happens when a student doesn't learn the lesson?" Gonzalez questioned. Gonzalez said that CSUSM will be looking at the new law and making the decision on what requirements they will consider. "CSUSM will limit stations, and we will let (marketers) know clearly that they can't use instru- ments to get students t o fill out applications," said Gonzalez. The most important part will be to let students know about credit cards and debt education, according t o Gonzalez. "It's the perfect example of caveat emptor, buyer beware," said Gonzalez. Assembly member Paul Koretz, a Democrat from West Hollywood, wrote AB 521. Another bill was presented last year but was vetoed. Koretz said he believed in it and rewrote the bill because, "marketers are preying on college students," according to Sandra DeBourelando, Senior Director for Koretz. DeBourelando said she feels that the marketing approaches are "disingenuous [because theyj try and get students who don't have a job and wouldn't qualify in the real world." Current law regulates credit card marketing practices, but not specifically with college students. because violence begets violence. Once we start hating each other, we're going to start hurting our brother, our friends." Lanese also spoke about the recent bombings in Afghanistan: "There are women there, children there, people who are just as innocent as we are," said Lanese. "If we bomb them, then we're just as bad as the terrorists ... a person is a person, no matter how small." Individuals also spoke, about embracing diversity. One student, who identified herself as a Palestinian-American student, said, "I feel that I'm being targeted now. People there (Palestine) are being killed everyday and people here are getting killed everyday," she said. "It (Palestine) shouldn't be taken back through anger, though, it should be through talking to one another." Jonathan Poullard, Dean of Students, also addressed the students, "I am an advocate of someone that thinks we're inherently connected. Oppression is intermittently interwoven, intercon- nected," he said. "What happens to me will happen to you. We need to think in ways that will promote peace and safety. I think about when that's going to happen again in our country, or when it will happen somewhere else . .. will we have the same reaction then?" Rachel Leigh reflected on the words spoken by the other students and faculty. "Amidst all this anger and hatred, we have the opportunity," she said. "I see this image of a candle, and how a single flame can light all that darkness. We have the opportunity to make that darkness shine. We have the opportunity" After the public finished speaking, Francine Martinez, Vice President of Student Affairs, addressed the crowd. "This is the first time that it's felt like a (campus) community," said Martinez. "We hear different voices, opinions, but there's also that same sadness, shock and fear ... and as you peers have articulately said, we need to be here for each other ... find out what we can do with these intense emotions " National Day of M ourning >>Article cont. from pg 1 In Berlin, more than 2000,0000 people gathered at the Brandenburg Gate in remembrance of those that lost their lives. Although the moment of silence at Cal State San Marcos was observed on a smaller scale, with only about 100 people, some students said they felt that it was a special moment. "The bells started ringing, and more people started joining in the circle," said Melanie Addington, a senior and editor for The Pride. "Everyone stood silently and there was just the wind and t he bells. Many people bowed their heads, some people closed their eyes, and some stood silently looking out. It was staff, faculty, and students together." Afterfiveminutes of silence, Francine Martinez, Vice. President of Student Affairs, asked a student to help her sing "America the Beautiful." "A few students began singing, and then more people began singing with broken voices. It was solemn. Then the song ended, and everyone broke apart and walked back to their buildings," said Addington. "I heard one student say, 'That was amazing, seeing everyone coming together like that.'" 2 MILLION INVESTORS. 80 YEARS' EXPERIENCE. 1 WEIRD NAME. T IAA-CREF has a long history of managing portfolios for the world's sharpest minds. Contact us for ideas, strategies, and, at the very least, proper pronunciation. T IAA-CREF.org or c all 1 .800.842.2776 Managing RETIREMENT INSURANCE M UTUAL F U N D S C O L L E G E S AVINGS Investors S e r v i c e TRUSTS money for people with other things to think I NVESTMENT M ANAGEMENT ^ 2(X)t T e3eh^ Jnsiirance and Anni uities Fund {TIAA-GR£F),;-New York, N^ 08/20"' about*' �The Pride Opinion 6 Tuesday, September 18, 2001 An Eye for an Eye may Leave Us All Blind By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer The paradox of these times of tragedy characterized by grief, pain, and loss is found in the birth of heroism, courage, and compassion emanating from the people involved. Through the gruesome test of disaster the human spirit soars to new heights. Witness the selfless acts of rescue workers in New York, the overwhelming benevolence of both private and corporate donors, even the terminally litigious Congress bonding together in agreement to double the sum requested by President Bush for aid. Around the country, even around the globe, people are becoming the support system that will overcome the devastating effects of this disaster. Out of the unimaginable chaos of the recent disasters comes tremendous opportunity to create meaningful change in our country and in our world. This time before us is criti- cal and our response to these events will have consequences far beyond what we can envision f rom where we now stand. If, as President Bush suggests, we are committed to eradicating the horrors of terrorism on a global scale, then we must commit to a response that transcends the tenets of that terrorism. Hate and violence. have spawned the carnage visited upon us, yet it is the solidarity, courage, and generosity of the American public that renders such hate and violence impotent. To avenge these crimes with the same intent that conceived them will only ensure that terrorism will continue in the world. Annihilating one leader or even one segment of a terrorist movement will not in itself end terror; surely history has shown us that. Recent history alone pro_ vides ample evidence of new reincarnations of evil: Stalin, Hitler, Khaddaffi, Hussein and now bin Laden. If we are truly committed to ridding the world of terrorism, we would do well to investigate, ity and justice here and abroad. In continuing to treat perpetrators of terrorism as the disease itself, rather than symptoms of the disease, we will continue to underestimate the power it wields. Have we not repeated that mistake enough already? The temptation to take an eye for an eye as a swift act of vengeance, seemingly justified now, may in the long run leave us all blind. So though we may be temporarily blinded by grief, let us not be blinded by hate. We need each other now more than anything. We need to connect with each other, regardless of race, religion or any other variable. We must cultivate solidarity of the most essential variety: we are all human beings sharing an increasingly shrinking planet. We can be sure that the consequences of global war will be as indiscriminate in their choice of victims as the terrorists were. Let the courage, compassion, and solidarity we have shown thus far define our future. Letter to the Editor Egg Donation Researched In the Sept. 11 issue of The Pride, a letter to the editor by a CSUSM student expressed her concern about an advertisement in the classifieds about the need for egg donors. The ad states "Egg Donors Needed" $4000.00 compensation; Ages 19-30. This prompted me to do a little research on the matter to help educate our readers on this subject. Susan Hernandez (contact person in the ad) was helpful in answering a few questions that understand, and systematically some of you might have. dismantle the ideologies which According to Hernandez, the espouse it; if we are truly interegg donation process (considerested in creating a global vision ing the candidate is chosen after of unity and peace, we should be submitting a 12 page applicabrave enough to set our sights tion), takes approximately three inward first and see where we, as months. The donor needs to be a nation in our domestic and forbetween the ages of 19 to eign policies, can ensure equal30, have excellent health; and must be a non-smoker. Once chosen, there is a series of events that must take place SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TOPRIDE@CSUSM.EDU in order to provide safe and Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For successful egg retrieval. submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and During the preparation of egg identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words donation, the donor is asked or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. to abstain from sexual intercourse, and undergo certain medical treatments for 20 to 25 days. The medications include Lupron (which times the donor's cycle and prepares the uterus), and Pergonal and Metrodin (stimulates egg production). These hormones are administered both orally and By Steve Compian the invasion of Cuba in 1963. isms" in a manifesto written environments - our schools. In through self-injection. The side F or The Pride However, with the benefit of before his execution. McVeigh, Columbine, Colo., and here in effects of these treatments vary nearly 40 years of hindsight, we who exploded a bomb in a fed- San Diego, we have witnessed with every donor. I found myself rooted to still do not have any credible evi- eral building in Oklahoma City, terrorism by individuals who the television set last Tuesday dence implicating Fidel Castro claimed that he was a patriot. He . were not yet old enough to drive Some reported side effects while the tragic events unfolded in Kennedy's assassination. Still, justified killing innocent peo- a car. If we were to postulate are similar to those of oral on our East Coast. As local many Americans were willing to ple, including children, by call- terrorism's roots by their actions contraception, which involves stations sought reactions from advocate making war with that ing their deaths "collateral dam- then every white middle class fatigue, headaches, and nausea. San Diegans, one young woman country to enact revenge. age." McVeigh was an American family in America would be sus"It's not like donating blood," lamented, "My daughter saw the terrorist, who used explosives pect, and that notion is utterly said Hernandez. Donors are news and asked, 'What's going training he received in the army wrong. Terrorism is rooted in the genetically related to recipient's on Mommy?' What am I supto terrorize other Americans. offspring, and need to be psyhearts and minds of individuals, posed to tell her?" I recalled askchologically screened to be able However, military training not in their color or race. ing my mother a similar question does not make a person a potento understand the magnitude Acts of revenge have on a cool November day almost tial terrorist. As many as 10,000 occurred in this country since of the procedure. Egg donation 38 years ago. service men and women train last Tuesday. In one city a little is confidential, although in I asked my mother "What's with explosives every year. Many girl was beaten because she was the event of a medical emerhappening?" as our family hudmore paramilitary organizations Arab, and i n' another city an gency, a donor may be condled around the clock radio (we offer similar training, but we angry mob attacked a mosque. tacted by a thirii party for could not afford a television). do not have a hundred thousand Innocent lives have been disruptspecific information. She gave me a hug and simply McVeighs running loose in our ed and threatened out of igno- Q Hernandez says that upon said, "It's okay." How do you country. Military training does ranee and hate because ignorant §§ successful egg retrieval the explain to a four-year-old that no more to foster terrorism than people associate race and culture m "donor" will receive $4,000. During this new millennium someone has assassinated the we were beginning to start a college education. with the individual acts. "Studies show that women President of the United States? I recognizing terrible injustices Theodore Kaczynski, "The i who 'donate' for financial reaBillions of people inhabit o urSI could tell from the trembling of Japanese-Americans incurred Unibomber," received his train- world and only a few threaten | § sons suffer more emotional her body and the apprehension harm from the procedure and after, the bombing of Pearl ing at the University of Michigan. its safety. My advice to parents in mom's voice that her response Later he became a professor who find themselves lacking a j§j are more likely to regret their Harbor. Our government diswas more of a wish than an explaplaced, imprisoned, and shunned at a California university. Like response to the question, "What's S decision than women with nation. Nevertheless, mom was families because they looked McVeigh, Kaczynski had a man- going on" is this: give your chil- V altruistic motivations " accordright. For nearly four decades like "the bad guys." Americans ifesto that articulated how he dren a hug and tell them that 1 ing t o the Center for the world flirted with manReproductive Health. were just beginning to acknowl- justified his actions. Would it be they live on a planet, populated made calamities, and we always fair to call all college students edge responsibility for terrorizSo ladies, if you think by many wonderful and fascinatseemed willing to put things back ing Native Americans while jus- or college professors potential ing people. Tell your children that you can make an easy in order - until last Tuesday. tifying those actions by a philos- terrorists based on one person's that they live in a great world $4,000, remember that it's not actions? In the aftermath of Tuesday's ophy called Manifest Destiny. that easy - and if you're getthat has a few bad people living events, I am afraid that people Recently we have experiThe word "manifest" seems ting paid, it's not a donation. in it. Then work with them in might forget some lessons linked to many our most infa- enced terrorism perpetrated by making our little corner of the learned from our county's his- mous citizens. Timothy McVeigh children, homegrown terrorists Mia Alio globe safe and happy. tory. Angry people called for spouted a litany of his "McVeigh- who targeted our nation's safest CSUSM Student "Let the courage, compassion, and solidarity we have shown thus far define our future/ HAVE AN OPINION? Terrorism Rooted in Hearts and Minds, N ot Color or Race "Give your children a hug ... Work with them in making our [world] safe and happy." �T hePride The View from Here 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001. I walked into my classroom this morning, and found a room full of scared, worried young women. Classes have only barely started for this semester, so my students didn't know me that well yet. As soon as I came in, they asked, "Are you from America?" When I said yes, they asked if I had friends or family in Washington or New York. I told them I had friends in Washington, but they were all right. I said I'd been awake until 3 a.m., to make sure everyone was safe. And then we just sat and talked. Forget the lesson plans, and getting into the meat of the semester. Today wasn't a day for teaching. The quiz, the editing and the research guidelines just didn't matter today. Being a teacher, part of my job is to help my students make sense of the world. Since my students are university age, at that stage where one minute they are mature young adults and the next minute children, I'm here to help guide them as they sort out their worlds for themselves - along with teaching the subject matter in my class description, of course. How can I help them make sense of this when I can't make sense of it myself? I'm in just as much shock as they are. I want someone t o say it's all right, just like they do. Nothing in this is straightforward. All the emotions are complex. Relief that my own family and friends are safe, combined with worry for those whose aren't, or remain unknown. The most striking emotional cocktail of this for me i s the reassurance and heartbreak at how desperately my students want this not to have been done by Arabs. You see, I teach in the Middle East. All those young women who are my students are Arabs. Muslims. I've seen and heard of people in the U.S. saying, "Damn Arabs" or "Damn Muslims" or "Damn Middle Easterners." That, and worse. To some of you, Arabs may be nameless and faceless, counted as suspicious or dangerous. Easy to blame. To me, Arabs are my students and their families. Arabs are as diverse a group as any other. Hating them all would be like hating all Europeans for the atrocities in Kosovo or Serbia. Let me make them less faceless for you. My students are young women. Like university students anywhere, they're worried about grades and exams, about course requirements and majors, and, of course, about juggling their classwork with their social lives. They have dreams and plans, about their careers, about marriage and family, about places they'd like to travel to. They may dress differently than a group of women the same age in the U.S., but underneath the shayla and abaya, they're not very different at all. Today, they're in shock. They're worried about war. They're concerned about their relatives who are in the States. They remember the Gulf War, and they're afraid this will be so much worse. Our university is near an airport. Normally,. they just ignore the planes as they take off and land. Either they pause until the sound has died down, or try to talk over it. Today, they flinched. I've never seen the planes make them nervous before. They're horrified by the attacks on the United States. While they are angry that the U.S. appears to support Israel, they cannot accept what has happened. Letters My students do not celebrate una, iiui uu they take it lightly. They say it is harram - forbidden by religion. The deaths of so many innocents can never be acceptable. Not for any reason. My students are still learning English: They had to struggle, sometimes, to express themselves. They know how to talk about classes and majors. They know the vocabulary for the lives of university students. They don't have the words for the deaths of innocents. I find it tragic. I can no more make sense of this for you, or for myself, than I could for my students. All I can do is pray for the victims, and pray for Peace. Chris Tremlett English Language Center College of Arts and Sciences Zayed University Dubai, UAE Open Heart and Mind In light of the horrible events that been taking place recently, we would like to have one minute of your time. The members of the Sikh community have been getting some strange looks over the past couple of days by people who might not be aware of what their turbans and beards represent. First of all, we belong to the peace loving Sikh religion, which originates in India. We have nothing to do with the Islamic religion or Muslims who live in the Middle East, though we do not look down upon any religion and consider all humanity equal. As far as we know, Muslims in the United States do not even wear turbans. It is not correct to think of a turban wearing Sikh to be a Muslim. Secondly, we encourage all of you to keep an open mind and heart during these troubling times, especially towards American Muslims. Not only are American Muslims suffering as fellow Americans, but they are also becoming the scapegoat in crimes that they 'obviously did not commit, let alone condone. It is especially important for us, as fellow Americans, to not let these, tragic events trigger hatred and racism towards other Americans. The goal of terrorism is to tear a nation apart. Don't let them win. Irrespective of our backgrounds, let us not forget our common homeland and unite as true American patriots during these difficult times. Tuesday, September 18,2001 7 aianu i i u w aiuuciuS could be expected to go to class as if our entire lives have not been irreversibly altered. However, barring the suspension of classes for another day or two, I think it was inappropriate to continue Rush Week activities. As a person affected both as a citizen of this country, and as a relative of a Pentagon worker, I cannot begin to express my utter horror at being forced to listen to music blaring as I walked to classes. To watch people cavorting around as if everything were normal is ridiculous. Really, do you think you were presenting yourselves as the kind of organization people would want to join? If you think the answer is a resounding "yes," think again. While I do not expect everyone on campus to share in my feelings, you should at the very least show some respect for the dead and wounded. I understand the sentiment that terrorists cannot be allowed to halt our daily lives; however, we as a country must be allowed to mourn this great tragedy. You should be ashamed of yourselves and of the image you portrayed today. You are representatives not only of your fraternity, but also of the campus. I am ashamed to call you classmates. I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of those who were injured or lost their lives in Tuesday's acts of war. I would also like to express my extreme disgust at those members of one of the fraternities who were back out Wednesday trying to encourage students to rush. While I understand that it is Rush Week, I am disgusted at the lack of common decency that these people displayed. I was actually shocked that school was back in session because I do not under- Brian Kent Cornell Alumni '95 Prayer for O ur Grief Dear Heavenly Father, We are moved by the alarming news and crisis that our country is facing. Amanda Schmutz This, the greatest nation, founded in the belief that "In God We Trust" and the "Land of the Free." Please have mercy on those suffering, hurting, and in fear, and give wisdom and strength to those who are assisting. May the forces of evil be broken by your power and may we humble before thee, our strength and refuge. Give wisdom to our President & our leaders and bring your comforting peace through the power of your Holy Spirit. Help us here to reach to those that have been affected by this tragedy. Tired American not Willing to Hate For the students, whose minds have historically been open, and whose voices we've historically listened to. I am a tired American today. Tired of hearing 'inescapable conclusions' and that we must 'exact retribution.' Tired of hearing how we can 'emerge triumphant' by striking back in further acts of terrible violence. Tired of the anger in which we wallow, where clear thought might buoy us up. Tired of our unwillingness to understand the 'why' behind such tragedies as Tuesday's events. How far are we willing to go in the misguided path of revenge? How many more times must we submit to hate, and thereby perpetuate violence that does not coincidentally grow worse?\ God Bless America. The only inescapable conclusion after Saanand Singh yesterday's historic tragedy is that many CSUSM Student people will have died in vain if we respond to this injustice with violence. We cannot and must not. To do so would be to continue playing a game that we can never and will never win. To demonstrate To C ampus C ommunity that we are no better than the perpetrators of this horrific event,-except that we are capable of far greater, more calculated swathes of destruction. We cannot guarantee our safety until we finally understand why others would lash out in this way, and help provide them an alternative to doing so in the future. If we must punish, then we must not do so with violence or without understanding. I am a tired American today, yet I will be damned before I spend my remaining energy standing 'united' in the solidarity of further violence. I love this country, but I do not love it enough that I am willing to hate for it. The Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate i ntern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor In the name of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. Amen Megan Crea Evacuation a Concern for Student My main gripe about the evacuation on Tuesday was that we were stuck in the parking lot for over an hour after being evacuation. Where were the police to help empty the parking lots? Thank you, Judie Hathaway iiiii Metafile Addington Victoria B. Segall Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy B olaski. James Newell VKtforFadifla Madeleine Marshall | v submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. 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Letters may http://www.csusmpride.com be edited for grammar and length, Letters should be i ill® lilii? ill® HI �Campus President Addresses Community By ALEXANDER GONZALEZ, CSUSM President Tuesday's events have changed dramatically how the country views itself and its sense of security and position in the world. While we at Cal State San Marcos are far away from what occurred, we still feel not only the pain but also the sense of shock and violation that has taken place. As a University community, we need to take the time not only to reflect on those who have lost their lives and those who continue to suffer, but also on what is our proper role and how we should respond to these horrendous actions. It is my hope that we will resolve to continue to live as a community governed by law with a clear sense of justice and equality, and that we not generalize the actions of a few to the many. We must be thoughtful and prudent, and while the history of our country will change forever, we must continue to live and operate as the great nation we have always been. It is up to each one of us to reflect on what these tragic events mean to us individually and how we will cope with them. As a community, the University will make available opportunities for discussion and reflection. It is also my hope that the faculty and staff will take the time to interact with students to discuss and attempt to resolve the meaning of the events and our place individually, and collectively, as we attempt to work through the current crisis and into the future. Americans must Put aside Their Differences By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer On Sept 11,2001,1 realized the ills of the world have fallen on my American family. This is the day terrorists attacked the World Trade Towers, the Pentagon, and two other targets destined for devastation. A slap in the face is what I would like to call it. A total disregard for human life is what others say. I would hope that I could call this a wake-up call for the United States, but this disease that has plagued my 24-year history on this planet will not seem to go away, arid it is getting worse. T hroughout the 80s I remember learning about terrorism. Where else could I learn about terrorists but in the news? The two decades of coverage of car bombs, suicide missions and Embassy disasters gave me insight into the minds of people who really don't like us at all. Our national media eats this news up and regurgitates it to the American public as to make sense of it all, explaining failed foreign policy, attempting to sway the American public into believing We are safe from these monsters, all the while feeding us images we don't want to look at, but all the while the television remains on. Through out households, restaurants, bars and department stores, we, as Americans, are feeling the painful reality of our freedom. My mind races on of what to think of this whole situation. And as the television bombards my head with the images, the angles, the rubble, the people, I wonder what will , happen. Are we going to war? Are we as vulnerable as the incident shows? A mi ever going to ride or feel safe in an airplane again? The list goes on and on. Thousands upon thousands of questions will be asked, with few or no answers. But we, as Americans, must unite. This wasn't an attack on the president, a religious group or certain race, it was an attack on our personal liberty. The individual freedom we as Americans all share, cherish and absorb into our way of life. Americans must come together, put aside their differences and anguishes to help support the families of those who lost their lives, to help answer the questions so many of us are faced with, and to protect our way of living in the United States. "We, as Americans, are feeling the painful reality of our freedom" Opinion — — — — A N ation u nder A ttack By ZACHARY A. PUGH For The Pride As a new day began on Tuesday, Sept. 11, the citizens of this nation were not prepared for what was to be the most horrendous and malicious series of terrorist attacks in the history of Amer- ica. Never has there been a terrorist attack of this magnitude on American soil. This day will be another "Day of Infamy" that will haunt America and the world. We will live with these macabre pictures of human suffering and anguish until the end of time. We, as Citizens of this nation, hope that the swift hand of justice will prevail and that the devils that have scarred our . minds and destroyed many precious lives will be brought to justice. Jewish Voice f or Peace G roup S peak O ut A Jewish Voice for Peace is shocked and outraged by the events that have taken place in the United States this week. As Jews, as Americans, and as peace activists we condemn, in the strongest possible terms, these murderous acts and hope that those, who carried out these vicious attacks on innocent people are brought to justice. We share in the collective sense of grief and mourning, and offer the deepest sympathy for all those affected, seme of whom are surely among us. Our thoughts and our prayers are with the victims, their families, and their loved ones. . At this point, people are rightly struggling to comprehend these events, and to understand how such a tragedy could occur. Under these circumstances, it is essential to be both thoughtful and just in our reactions. Terrorist attacks occurring on American soil often arouse anti-Arab and anti-Muslim sentiment. It is simply not tolerable that an entire ethnic group, nation, or religion be blamed for actions carried out by individuals. As Jews we understand the scapegoating Teaction only too well because it has been done to our people in the .past, and it is not acceptable to us that i t be done to any other group/The individuals responsible, but only those responsible, should and must be brought swiftly and decisively to justice. We urge our government not to compound this tragedy by causing the deaths of more innocent people in its pursuit of those responsible. We call on our fellow citizens not to allow our righteous rage over this horrific act to lead u s'into collective blame and acts of ethnic or religious hatred. A Jewish Voice for Peace was born of the conviction that violence begets violence. It is the mission of our organization/ and the passion of many of its members, to support and work towards lasting and equitable peace and justice as the best way to prevent atrocities such as those we have witnessed today. In light of today's events, all of us engaged in the pursuit of peace and justice must redouble our efforts. Adam Gutride Sara Norman Mitchell Plitnick Lincoln Shlensky Alistair Welch man of A Jewish Voice for Peace Open Your Eyes, not Your Mouth Editors' Note: The Pride changed the word "article" to "opinion piece " to clarify. "Students Respond Differently To Tragedy" was an opinion piece written by section editors of The Pride and is in no way legally slanderous, but merely two students' opinions. The same with this editorial and any and all other pieces that appear on the "Opinion" page. By JARED HINES Frater of Tau Kappa Epsilon In response to a slandering opinion piece written in The Pride's latest special edition, I would like to supply The Pride editors with the truthful information needed to write their latest erroneous article: "Students Respond Differently to Tragedy." The members of both fraternities on campus, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, were shocked and disappointed with the comments made in one of The Pride's articles following the tragedies that occurred in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The members of these fraternal organizations were portrayed as self- centeredegotist concerned only with how loud they could play their "vulgar" music in a display of macho competition. This is, of course, completely false and an ignorant opinion from two people who obviously did not take the time to observe the true events that transpired on that catastrophic I\iesday. If time would have been taken to better observe the actions of the fraternities, it would have been apparent to the authors of this poorly written opinion to see that both, TKE and SAE, came together to discuss the situation and comfort those in need. As far as our self-centered efforts and "showing o ff" as opposed to the other clubs, I would like to share a few insights. Our music is radio compliant, not "vulgar". The volume was lowered in respect. The flag that was reported in this recent media twist, flying at half-mast by the way, was placed at the TKE booth by one of our officers. Both fraternities respectfully and considerately distributed black ribbons. Within minutes of pinning these badges of American mourning on our chests, hundreds of fellow students came to join in the symbolic expression of our deep pain. Finally, when the campus was closed, the DJ at the TKE booth used the speakers to announce the cancellation of classes. There also remain many key factors that the opinion peice left out. SAE and TKE have joined forces by arranging a Greek blood drive. Another officer has taken steps to raise funds to send over as disaster relief. Within organizations o f our size, it is nearly impossible to have not one person affected by the terrorist attacks. In fact, the members of TKE have family, friends and alumni who either live in New York or work at the Pentagon. We also have members that were placed on call due to their status in the US military. However, like the other cl^bs at CSU San Marcos, we remained on campus, but constantly had somebody inside of Commons 206 to update everyone in our section of the quad on any breaking news. It is a wonder to me why these two authors would even think to print a piece that only furthers bad feelings considering the effect that this disaster has already had on all students. The Pride seems to have a history of attacking the Greek system, w d it is in poor taste t o use these terrorist attacks as another instrument of this vendetta. The motivation of the fraternities was to unite students; Greek and NonGreek, in a casual atmosphere so that all could be consoled and feel free to express their individual opinions. However, out of every opinion I heard, not one student went so far as to slander another student, or for that part a fellow American. I ask all students to keep the victims of these horrific events in their thoughts and prayers, and not use this time to point fingers, but to reflect on how valuable life really is. �wfr DON Visit rr 1 O T T T T 1? o Hi 1 1 -Li Hi w I7AP r Ull SignOnSanDiego.com A A THP JUB powered THAT 1tlAl by the fl H F C TT T V UUriOJN 1 Union-Tribune. T71 T TP1 ill I t's t h e VATT lUU. most comprehensive e m p l o y m e n t r e s o u r c e d e d i c a t e d e n t i r e l y t o t h e S a n D i e g o a rea. W ith m o r e t h a n 2 5 0 0 j obs, f r o m e n t e r t a i n m e n t t o e n g i n e e r i n g , i n c l u d i n g t he t op o p e n i n g s f r o m t he U nion-Tribune. P ost y o u r r e s u m e a n y t i m e a n d g e t a ll t h e j obs t hat m a t c h y o u r s e a r c h e -mailed t o y o u a s s o o n a s t hey're l isted. S o y o u c a n F I N D T H E R I G H T J O B , R I G H T A WAY. SfgnOllSailDiegOXOm �First Season Game for Mens Soccer By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer The men's soccer team had its first game of the season on Mangrum Field on Sunday morning against CSU Long Beach. "The players had been practicing consistently for four weeks now to get ready for this game," said Coach Khalid Al-shafie. Although the team was defeated by CSU Long Beach, 1-5, the coach and soccer players said they believe in their potential and hope to do a good job this season. "We will play hard and play good soccer,99 said soccer captain Joseph Cafiero, a junior majoring in biology. "The strengths of the team are their commitment to playing hard, and it seems that the players enjoy each other," said Al-shafie. He said that he does not see any weaknesses on the team. The players agreed with the coach. "We have good players and there is a lot of potential. I hope we do a good job and we win," said Manuel Maldonado, a sophomore, majoring in computer science. This season the men's soccer team will play against "tough schools," as Al-shafie described them, including UC Santa Editing Services Specialist in Master s Theses and Doctoral Dissertations All Style Manuals and Disciplines Word Processing § Manuscripts § Letters § Proofreading Michel M. Walker Phone/Fax (760) 4 80-6470 kiewamal8@home.com Barbara and Utah State. These schools, as well as Cal State San Marcos, are playing in a league known as the National Intramural Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA). "We are trying to develop a good team and have a good season," said Al-shafie. "We want to represent CSUSM and ASI the best we can." ASI (Associated Students, Inc) sponsors soccer, one of the intramural sports on campus. Right now the team has 16 players. However, Al-shafie said he believes that the team will continue to grow and encourages more students to enroll. "It's fun. At least we have some sports at Cal State San Marcos and I hope that more sport teams will be formed," said Maldonado. The next soccer game is Friday against Pepperdine University at 4 p.m., followed by another game on Saturday at Mangrum Field at 4 p.m. against Utah State, according to Cafiero and Al-shafie. "Of course we hope to win, although it is not going to be easy, we expect to win," said Cafiero, "We also encourage students to come support the team at the games." Aztec Invitational Update T he Cross Country Aztec Invitational at Balboa Park scheduled for Saturday; Sept. 15 was cancelled- We will keep you posted on any rescheduled dates. A+SUBS Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. 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To find out that someone you iQve so much, turns around and kills so many of your children, is very heart breaking. What an evil man to kill so many of your precious gifts. You gave life to us, why would* anyone want to take that life away.... As small and precious or grown up and old as we may be, we are all still your children. You look after us and love us like no other. You give us shelter; warmth, compassion, and you give us forgiveness. Forgiveness for all our sins, forgiveness o four selfness and pride. You take that forgiveness with all the light you have and make it into something we can't see ourselves. So you give us teachers, all kinds to help us along of our path of enlightenment. You mold us, you train us for something unexpected, something like today, Sept. 11,2001. No one expected it, no one was prepared, and no one was ready to die. Please help those that are in need. Help those that are now floating spirits to find their way back to you. Help those that are in need, to have no more tears as you will wipe out their pain and fear and fill their hearts with happiness again. Help those families who are suffering dearly, Help them pray for the lost ones. Help the terrorist seek forgiveness for those lives that he took, so his heart can be whole. Help him find the way of God, which is almighty and strong, .with love instead of hate. Help him pray for his brothers and sisters. Let him cry out, with regret and say that he is sorry! Let him cry out to you and say, I want to be with you instead of against you! It's a different kind of beauty but life goes on. We learn from our mistakes that unfortunately harm others. God, please continue to be our teacher and be there for us, as we are weak. You are strong, you are loving, and most of all you are forgiving! Heroes Walk among Us Compiled by JAMES NEWELL (Federal Aviation Staff Writer Administration) decision to reopen the airways, vowing to In light of the overwhelming not let the terrorists scare them media coverage of our nation's to submission. recent tragedies and the ensuing 4. A military band in England aftermath, I compiled a list of played the U.S. national anthem heroic deeds and other interest- at Buckingham Palace during ing stories that occurred last the changing of the guard. week. 5. Pakistan promised full 1. Blood banks have to turn cooperation with U.S. investigadonators away. They achieved tion. full capacity and asked people to 6. Passengers aboard Flight return in a week. 93, which crashed in a vacant 2. Stores locally and around area near Shanksville, Pa., were the country sold out of our said to have rushed hijackers in national symbol, the American an attempt to keep the plane flag. from crashing into another land3. In spite of the possible dan- mark. ger, travelers awaited the FAA 7. Firefighters and police ran up the stairs of the World Trade Center Towers to aid people, discarding their own well-being. 8. Restaurants throughout Manhattan pass out food and water to rescue workers. 9. Bush asked for $20 billion in aid. Congress did not question the request, but awards $40 billion as a start in the efforts. 10. Four-thousand FBI agents and 3,000 support personnel from across the nation search for those responsible for the attacks. 11. Wall Street closed for the longest period in history. 12. All NFL (National Football League) games were cancelled last week. 13. Two hundred thousand people gathered in Berlin to have a moment of solidarity for the U.S. 14. Bush viewed what was left of the World Trade Towers, and spoke with rescue workers: "I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you, and the people who knocked these building down will hear all of us soon.'' Gatherers chanted, "U.S.A., U.S.A." 15. Millions of people across the world participated in a moment of silence for those lost. American patriotism shines brighter than most can remember. Student Profile: Lending a Hand in El Salvador and Home By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Thanks to the donations from students, clubs, and staff at Cal State San Marcos, Anna Fleming, a 21-year-old junior, brought .sfniles to the tiny faces of hundreds of school children in El Salvador this past summer. With more than 250 bags of school supplies, Fleming flew to Santa Tecla, a suburb of San Salvador that was hit by a 7.6 earthquake Jan. 13,2001. Several hundred aftershocks caused a major landslide in Santa Tecla. More than 1,159 people died from the quakes, 8,122 were injured, 185,338 homes were damaged, and 149,528 were homes destroyed, according to El Salvador's National Emergency Committee (COEN). "The landslides took out both the homes and the people in them," said Fleming, a liberal studies major. "There's now a camp for the people who are homeless." The bags Fleming brought Anna Fleming in Santa Tecla, El Salvador last summer. She took school supplies to the children after the earthquakes devastated the community. (Courtesy Photo/Anna Fleming) from the U.S. were filled with supplies donated by the CSUSM community and the service organization, Kiwanis. Fleming personally handed out individual bags to the school children in the camps at Santa Tecla, which are tents that house temporary medical clinics and school for the residents of the town. The camp in Santa Tecla houses more than 400 families. "There are problems everywhere, in your backyard, internationally," said Fleming. "To open your eyes to that makes you realize that there are needs all over that need to be m et" Such community (or international)-service work is not new to Fleming, who is president of the university's Circle K International Club, a community-service based club that primarily works with children. This year the club will hold their annual Angel Tree Drive, a toy drive for children during the winter holiday. "Joining this club was an opportunity for me to meet people," said Fleming. "It wasn't specific like a lot of other groups are. It's people from other cultures and majors." In addition to her club leader position, Fleming also works as a support staff person for the faculty-mentoring program. When asked how she handles the juggle of school, work, and other activities, Fleming said, "It is hard, this time of the year. We're busy starting out with new classes, jobs, trying to recruit for Circle K, or other clubs, but you can choose to limit how involved you are. You can still be in a club or work, and not commit too many hours. But I definitely encourage others to get involved in student life." Fleming also talked about the support for clubs on campus. "I could see more support for clubs," she said. "There seems to be a good amount of support for fraternities, but there could be more outreach." Although Fleming said she is not sure what she will do after she graduates, she said she has an idea of what she wants to do at the moment, "If I can find so many things to get involved with at school, it shouldn't be hard for me to figure out what I can do with the rest of my life." Calendar for the Week of Sept. 18 Clubs Thursday, Sept. 13 M.E.C.hA. Officer's Meeting Location: Craven 1258 Time: 7-8 p.m. Workshops Tuesday, Sept. 18 Career Services Time: 5-6 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Need a job? Confused about your career options? Learn about the resources available to you on campus. Wednesday, Sept. 19 Career Services Time: 3-4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn about the job resources available to you on campus. Monday, Sept. 24 Nutrients in College Time: 3 p.m. Location: ACD 402 Learn creative and quick ways to make healthy, inexpensive, and great meals. Careers for Psychology and Sociology Majors Time: 4-5 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Explore^ post-graduate options available to you. Events Now-October 3 La Paz Tras el Cerco: Peace Under Siege in Mexico Location: Library Gallery A photo exhibit on violence, war, and nonviolent resistance in Mexico. Wednesday, Sept. 19 M.E.Ch.A. Altar Dedication Time: 1-1:30 p.m. Location: Founders Plaza M.E.Ch.A. will hold an altar dedication in remembrance of the victims and their families effected by the recent attacks on the East Coast. Auditions/Interviews for Pastorela Location: Visual and Performance Annex 441 La Moree Drive (CSUSM) Time: 6 p.m. The Pastorela is the traditional Christmas shepherd's play performed throughout Mexico and Latin America. Performances will be held in the CCAE Center Theater Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. For more info., call 750-4150. "From Dances with Wolves to Smoke Signals: Reinventing Indians On-screen" Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Director Chris Eyre discusses his perspectives and award-winning film projects during the special lecture. Tickets may be purchased at the door 30 min. before the lecture, unless it is sold out. ($3 for students with ID and $5 general admission. Children 12 and under are free). Monday, Sept. 24 Charles McPherson, Jazz Artist Time: Noon Location: Dome Plaza Tuesday, Sept. 25 Peter Sprague, Jazz Guitarist Time: Noon Location: Dome Plaza � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Pride Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Archives, California State University San Marcos, Kellogg Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University Archives in the CSUSM Library Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 credit cards fall 2001 terrorism https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/cab98d0a4ce43807de8a408d2fc507ae.pdf 757b68bf2d078638a6676581d1787090 PDF Text Text Clubs Sponsor Fundraising for Victims of Terrorist Attacks Page 2 For Student Voice http://www.csusmpride.com The Pride California State University San Marcos News 2-3 Arts. •4-5 Opinion............6-7 Vol. IX No. 5/Tuesday, September 25,2001 Faculty Threats of Strike Continue ASI Presents Plans for Daycare Center By TOM CHAMBERS At Friday's Board of Director's meeting for Associated Students Inc., Susana Gonzalez, Interim Executive Director, presented background information on a childcare grant for the. ASI Early Learning Center (ELC). ASI currently subsidizes the ELC, however the grants would help alleviate costs to run the center and would be used to pay for teachers' salaries. The ELC is a childcare program for children two to five years old, and provides care for the children of CSUSM students, faculty, staff, and the community. At the board meeting, Gonzalez told of the need for a site supervisor for the ELC. The supervisor would teach in classroom 3, the preschool class, and would relieve some of the teachers. The site supervisor would also serve as a sounding board for ELC teachers and adult volunteers, and work in conjunction with Joyce Williams, ELC Program Director. The ELC supervisor should have a master's degree in human or child development, be an expert in curriculum and counseling, and have early childhood education units. The board plans to pay the site supervisor with the money that would have gone to an ELC teacher who left the center. Gonzalez also announced the need for an independent contractor to assess the ELC. The contractor would assess curriculum, staffing, and the finance of the center. The costs for the assessment report, travel costs, consultation, and future contact with the contractor would be $3,000. There is the hope among the board that the ELC will move on campus in a few years, with plans and a building layout already in progress. ELC tuition may change, according to an ELC rep. Currently CSUSM students pay either $22 or $15 a day for ELC tuition, depending on a fullday program or part- day program for their child. CSUSM faculty and staff pay either $25 or $27 per day, and community members pay $27 or $18 per day for tuition. For The Pride Faculty members at all 22 Cal State campuses are threatening a strike if current talks with administrators do not yield a new contract. "I think it's highly likely that we will strike," said George Diehr, a Cal State San Marcos faculty member and member of the faculty's bargaining team. "There's been no effort to bargain productively or in good faith." The California Faculty Association and the Cal State administration have been in negotiations since last April, and have yet to come to an agreement for the faculty's next threeyear contract. Two weeks after the current contract expired on June 30, the Public Employees Relations Board declared in impasse in the bargaining. Both sides are engaging in meetings with a mediator that could last through October. The California Faculty Association bargains for all 22,000 Cal State faculty in the state. Cal State San Marcos has about 150 faculty union members, and 374 total full- and part-time faculty. The faculty is asking for a 5.7 percent average salary increase, including a 3 percent increase across the board, Diehr Sundance AwardWinning Film Director Comes to GSUSM By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Film director Chris Eyre was a featured guest speaker Wednesday evening for the university's Arts and Lectures Series. He is best-known for Smoke Signals," which won two awards at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival, the Audience Award, and the Filmmaker's Trophy. Eyre's current film project is "Skins," which follows his tradition of telling the stories of Native Americans "through film. The evening began in Academic Hall 102, with a prayer by Henry Rodriguez, also known as Uncle Henry, a Luisefio tribal elder who received an honorary By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer said. They are also seeking more compensation for part-time faculty, extended contracts for parttime faculty, equal pay for teaching during the summer, and the hiring of more full-time faculty. The Cal State administration claims the governor and state legislature determine its budget, including salary increases, and that it is not able to meet the faculty's demands. "The governor gave us a 2 percent package," said Mary Elizabeth Stivers, Cal State San Marcos Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and a member, of the administration's bargaining team. "We say, the governor gave us 2 percent, and that's what we're giving." Diehr, president of the Cal State San Marcos union chapter, said the administration Michael McDuffie, professor of philosophy, listens to the student/faculty should find the money elsewhere panel at the second open forum. (Pride Photo/Amy Bolaski) in the budget, noting that less than half of the. $3 billion CSU budget goes to instruction. Stivers said that is not an option. "The' chancellor won't go dip into other areas - he would By CONSTANCE CHUA have to do the same for the Pride Staff Writer system's other eight bargaining units," she said. "All campuses More than 200 students, facwould take a hit and have less ulty, and staff gathered on the money." steps of Founders' Plaza for In addition to salary, Diehr Dean McWilliams, students, andpropoints to the number of full- fessors speak at the second campus a second open campus forum time faculty at CSU campuses forum. (Pride Photo/Amy Bolaski) on Thursday afternoon, to discuss discrimination and vioas an »Article cont. on pg 2 lence, media involvement, and the historical and psychological effects of the terrorist attacks. The Pride sponsored the forum, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. Dean Spencer McWilliams, of the College of Arts and Sciences, moderated the forum, and introduced President Alexander Gonzalez, who gave a welcome address. The panel included about a dozen individuals, students and faculty. Chris Eyre, director of "Smoke Signals," speaks at CSUSM. Dr. Alyssa Goldstein-Sepin(Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) wall, a history professor said, doctorate from Cal State San characters were people I knew. "We should not demonize the Marcos in June. Bonnie Biggs, And with 'Skins,' that's what I'm people in our community who University Coordinator for the trying to do," said Eyre. "But I happen to be in the same ethnical Arts and Lectures Series, intro- don't think we have a grasp of group as the terrorists." Sepinduced Eyre to the audience. what an Indian is." wall also reminded the audience "As an artist I'm trying to The audience previewed four that the U.S. has a complicated scratch the surface and project clips from "Skins." The film past when it comes to involve(Native-Americans) for other takes place on the Pine Ridge ment with the Middle East people/' said Eyre, who is of Indian Reservation in South there have been paradigm shifts Cheyenne-Arapaho descent. Dakota, and tells the story of and switching of alliances over With "Smoke Signals," Eyre said, two the years. Dr. Bethami Dobkin, "It was about feeling like these »Article continues on pg. 4 »Article continues on pg. 3 Second Forum H eld to Address Terrorism �2 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 Clubs Raise Money for Victims during Business Expo/Club Fundraising Week said Kristin Joolingen. By JENNIFER HOLMES and DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writers As rescue teams in New York City and Washington D.C. continue to work around the clock to recover and rescue victims, several CSUSM clubs have come together to show their remorse and support for individuals suffering from the Sept 11 tragedy. During last week's Business Expo/Club Fundraising events, organizations including the Anime Project Alliance, Sigma Iota Epsilon, and the Victorious Club coordinated a flower drive on Wednesday and Thursday to raise money. They purchased approximately 75 roses and 70 Times Disaster Relief Fund, which will match $.50 on the dollar, according to another coordinator, Chris Donahue of Sigma Iota Epsilon, which is an honorary management fraternity. "If other clubs want to donate flowers or help maintain the booth, we welcome them," said Donahue. "They are also encouraged to donate by purchasing flowers from the booth." Eliza Portugal and Penny Lanese sellflowersto raise money for the victims Alpha Xi Delta sorority was of the Sept. 11 attack. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) another organization that took carnations. The clubs sold roses, she said, as she tied white ribbons part in a fundraiser last week. two for $5, in memory of the around a red rose. She added, "If The sorority sold shaved ice snow World Trade Towers, and carna- we get a positive response, we cones in front of the Dome. "Our may be able to bring the flower sorority is dedicated to raising tions, for $i each. Penny Lanese was one of sale back, or possibly a food or money for children, and to help support families of victims in the coordinators for the flower crafts fair." All money raised will be New York and Washington D.C.," drive. "We want the money to go to people who need it the most," donated to the North County In addition to the club fundraising last week, vendors also took part in the Business Expo. Bally's Total Fitness, the CSUSM Bookstore, and Fluid Fire Golf, were-some of the vendors that sold merchandise. Associated Students Inc. (ASI) sponsored the Business Expo/Club Fundraising Week. "ASI recognizes the need for more campus life, and also the need for clubs to raise funds to help support their interests and on-going programs," said ASI Club Services Technician Brad Schmidt. The next d ub fundraising opportunity at Cal State San Marcos will be Oct. 29 "Nov. 1. California Faculty Association Rep Says a Strike Is in t he F uture at CSUSM »Article cont. from pg. 1 issue concerning the quality of education. He said that while the CSU student body increased by 35,000 from 1994 to 2000, the entire system gained only one full-time faculty member. He said full-time faculty members at campuses like Cal State San Marcos are overworked with duties outside of the classroom that part-time faculty do not have to take on. He added that part-time faculty are not as --George Diehr accessible to students because CFA Rep they have no office, and often have to leave after class to teach ure-track faculty," Diehr said. at another campus. Next year, the system expects "In the last 30. years, we've to gain about 12,000 students hired more managers than ten- "They don't believe we will strike, therefore they don't bargain. 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"If 90 percent of the faculty go on strike, we would then talk about how to resolve this." Last year, faculty at universities in Hawaii went on strike for two weeks before the administration settled on a contract. If a university is closed for more than two" weeks, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges will not count the semester for accreditation purposes. During the strike, the Hawaiian faculty union said it was willing to sponsor student lawsuits to gain their units back if the semester was thrown out. Cal State faculty has never gone on strike before, and Stivers said she hopes the situation does not come down to that. "I am hopeful that we can resolve this before it gets to that point," she said. "In the end, the people most affected by a strike are the students." Diehr said whether or not there is a strike is up to the administration, noting that the chancellor has imposed his own deal twice before when negotiations where at an impasse. 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On Monday morning, Sept. 17, after a four-day closure, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) reopened with a symbolic and humble beginning. New York Emergency and Fire Rescue workers rang the opening bell, signifying the start of trading. After pausing for a two-minute moment of silence before the market's opening, Richard Grasso, Chairman of the NYSE, said, "This couldn't have happened without them . .. Our heroes will now open the market place." The sound of the bell was almost muted by the applause of the crowd. After an initial plummet, the market stabilized briefly. At the end of Monday's trading, the market showed signs of strength. Other than drastic drops in insurance, airline, and financial service markets, it was a relatively average day on Wall Street. As more information throughout the week pointed to the United States moving toward war, stocks continued to fall and trading ended on Friday with the worst one-week drop since July of 1933, during the Great Depression. The Dow Jones fell 14.2 percent or almost 1,370 points, equaling approximately $1.4 trillion in market value losses. "Fear was stronger than greed," commented Beatrice Black for National Public Radio's ( NPR) Market Place, s umming u p the feelings around Wall Street. The mood in New York's financial district was one of uncertainty. "Anyone who bought yesterday looks like a moron today. And if you buy today, you're worried about looking like an idiot tomorrow. The likelihood of looking like an idiot next week is quite high," said Dominic Freud, of European stocks at S.G. Cowan in New York, during an interview o n N PR's Market Place. Although there is an air of fear permeating the market, the travel industry, including airlines and hotels, is taking the brunt of the losses. American and TWA have both halted meal services in an attempt to save money. 75,000 airline jobs have been cut across the board. The New York City hotel industry is reporting a 45 percent capacity, rather than the seasonal 75 percent. And, hitting closer to home, Tijuana's downtown sector of three to five-star hotels report 90 percent of their reservations have been cancelled due to border and travel problems, according to Judy Martin during an interview on NPR. Congress has agreed on an immediate expenditure of $5 billion to help bolster the airline industry, with a promise for $10 billion in loan guarantees. This is an attempt to reestablish public confidence and help to return the United States to a sense of normalcy. Bill Nelson, D. Senator of Florida, said returning the airline industry to normalcy is a "very essential first step" on the road to economic recovery. In spite of the negative circumstances in financial areas around the country, many investors said they believe that the market will bounce backh and the drop in stock prices could actually be a golden opportunity for some beginning investors. Looking at past domestic disasters, the drop in market value following the incidents lasted for a short time and then rose to even higher levels, mirroring consumer Confidence. "We've suffered a direct economic impact, but the ripple effect is troubling," said Hilary Rodham Clinton, a D. Senator of New York, during a CNN interview Friday morning. Rodham Clinton said that people around the country need to keep going, and should not withdraw from their everyday activities. In an attempt to alleviate some of the ripple effect she said, "we need to tend to everyday business . .. live our lives." Second Forum Held at GSUSM t o Discuss Terrorism Attacks »Article cont.from pg. 1 a member of the American Council on Education Fellow, spoke on media and terrorism. "If we give up our civil liberties then the terrorists have won," said Dr. Bethami Dobkin. Student Darren Marks, a senior and member of the student organization, Young Americans for Freedom, agreed with Dobkin's statement about not allowing the terrorists to "win" by giving up civil liberties. "I will guarantee you that this type of terrorism will happen again in the future," he said. Another student representative, Ricardo Favela, from Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.,), also spoke Thursday afternoon. Favela and fellow student Isabel Soliz set up an altar last week as part of an independent study on Founders' Plaza in remembrance of those that lost their lives in the attacks. Panel members also discussed the racism and violence - towards Muslims, and people of Arab descent. Other professors on the panel included: Farid Mahdavi and Patty Seleski, history professors, Susie Cassel, literature and writing and ethnic studies professor, Liliana Rossman, communication professor, Peter Zwick, Director of University Global Affairs, Staci Beavers, political science professor, Wesley Schultz, psychology professor, and Don Barrett, sociology professor. Tuesday, September 25,2001 3 Graduation Open Forum in the Works Robert McArdle, his children, and a fellow student helped chalk the CSUSM stairs. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Students will notice a bit more color on campus in the next few weeks, due to a group of graduating seniors who are chalking the steps around the university to demonstrate their unhappiness with the university's decision to hold this year's commencement off campus. The group of students, led by Robert McArdle, a senior and liberal studies major, began chalking the steps leading down to the first floor of Craven Hall, near the flag pole. "Seniors unite," is now the colorful message that welcomes individuals as they walk up the steps. "We want to bring student awareness to the administration's decision to move graduation off campus," said McArdle. "We're letting student voices be heard, when administration should have done it in the first place." The seniors working with McArdle include Bryan Clark, Beverly Huss, Alicia Mendivil, and James Tellez. They have organized a graduation open forum for students that will take place Thursday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the steps of Founders' Plaza, outside of Academic Hall 102. McArdle announced the upcoming forum during the ASI Board of Director's meeting on Friday. The open forum will be a place for students to discuss their thoughts, complaints, and suggestions concerning the graduation ceremonies, according to McArdle. Students will have the opportunity to voice their opinion and create awareness for the entire campus about the current graduation plans. We're hitting seniors first because it (graduation) will hit them first," said McArdle. "We have administrators who said they'd come to the forum, along with the Assistant to the President, Student and Residential Life, ASI." The students are trying to find more sponsors for their cause. They presently have the Future Educators Club as a direct sponsor for the graduation forum. McArdle said that he recently sent out 5,704 e-mails to students and faculty announcing the need for a graduation open forum and received 2,166 responses. "I got tons of support. Out of the 2,166 e-mails I got back, only three were negative," said McArdle. "In half of those e-mails, I got people who thought graduation was still at Palomar." Commencement 2001-2002 will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Robert McArdle at mcard001@csusm.edu. INVESTMENT STRATEGIES THAT ARE CLEAR AND CONCISE. EVEN IF OUR NAME ISN'T. Aside f rom our name, we've always been in favor of m aking t hings s imple. So c ontact us for smart, easy investment t echniques t o help you reach your f inancial goals. 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Obviously Foxx is Pushing the envelope further one each year with its explicit ibly irritated A.J., who said his that person. brother is Another surprise came when broadcast program, the MTV accomplishment of sobering up police Video Music Awards isT a highly for a total of 60-something days TRL host Carson Daly took the officer publicized and anticipated event and encouraging others to take stage to give a speech before Rudy in pop culture. Fans lined the the steps he took to feel the best the U2 performance. In describstreets surrounding the New York he has ever felt, Foxx was back in ing the band, Daly changed the Yellow Shirt (played by Eric Metropolitan Opera House where the spotlight. After the boy band phrase, "A slap in the face, a kick Schweig), and the other, Mogie the event took place three weeks had left the stage, Foxx cracked in the ass," to "A slap in the face Yellow Shirt, is an alcoholic ago, while many, like, myself, open a bottle of whdt seemed a kick in the balls." Why was (played by Graham Greene of watched the spectacle from the to be champagne, waving it in it necessary to mention genitals "Dances With Wolves"). "They're vastly different, but couch. I must say that I was the air. Saying something about in announcing the performance shocked at the vulgarity that a celebration, of one of the they're still brothers," said Eyre. M&M was broadcast as a projection of he motioned to | | | most successful "It's tribal and it's universal." MTV's image to viewers around the bottle, reasmusic groups of Eyre added that the film is "about the world, many of whom are suring A.J., all time? If I all the gray areas that exist." Eyre also praised Graham preteen and teenagers. were a parent "Don't worry, I would have Green as "an amazing actor." It seems as though each year its just apple flipped off that "He's probably the best Indian the intention of the award show cider. You can TV. This was actor we've had," he said. Greene shifts even more from honoring have that, can't the point of the may be known to many indiartists' accomplishments to you?" show where I viduals for his role as Kicking degrading the personalities and The audiB ^ lifestyles of those present and not etncei was ^ i n Backstreetthe oysand Jennifer Lopez atwn-tr^ i_ a i**^ Bird in "Dances with Wolves." MTV qwards. MTV had hl It took Eyre 24 days to present,at the event. It has also shock. Few (Courtesy Photos/MTV) * been apparent that the goal of laughed, and I rock bottom. I shoot "Skins," and he finished each year's award shows host is myself wanted to throw tomatoes realize the station has a rebel- filming in May. Eyre said that to take the controversial issues of at my own TV in response to lious, hip image to maintain, but the film would be released in the spring, hopefully through that particular such a poor joke. has this gone too far? Shouldn't the focus be on how Miramax Films. year in review Foxx contradicted The 35-year-old director also and poke fun MTV in the fact people treat each other and what at the people that the station is right and wrong? The audience talked about the portrayal of involved or was using A.J.'s of the MTV Video Music Awards Native Americans in film. " I usually talk about the affected. This personal problem consisted of many viewers in the has, for the as an example of high school age group. It was history of Indians and movies," most part, how the public clear from the show that making said Eyre. "I really examine why been a humor- p can fight alcohol fun of people's bodies, ideas, and it is that Indians are viewed in ous and toler- ¥ abuse, come for- addiction problems is an accept- the 'Stone Age.' They're always able aspect of L ward and seek able thing to do. One can con- projected in the late 18-century clude that the focus should not stereotypes of nobles and savagthe program. | help. This year was MTV had be on what Britney Spears wears, es. But I'm not sure Americans no such exampreviously turned but perhaps something with more want to see them out of that ple as host the issue of A.J.'s significance such as people's feel- scene." "People always try to place actor/comedian Jamie Foxx con- substance problem into a posi- ings. tinuously crossed demeaning tive message, especially on one The 2001 MTV Video Music Indians in categories: nobles or boundary lines. episode of the highly rated Total Awards was supposed to be a savages. But they're neither," The mud slinging began as Request Live program, when celebration of the art of music said Eyre. "The reflection of our Foxx introduced the recently A.J.'s mother phoned in on behalf and the expansion of pop culture, culture will be seen in movies," regrouped Backstreet Boys. With of her son with encouraging a demonstration of freedom of said Eyre. He talked about the history group member A.J.'s battle with words for others in similar situ- speech, and the limitations of cenalcoholism still fresh in the news, ations. I felt that all previous sorship. Instead, the award show of Native Americans in film, Foxx posted a big screen image MTV efforts to jet across this made me wonder if the writers/ including the re-creation of of the singer with an inserted message of importance, had at producers of this program have "Wounded Knee," from 1890, photo of a cocktail held up to his that point in time due to Foxx's any brains in their heads or any which he described as propaganda for Manifest Destiny. "Then mouth. Many, as well as myself, idiocy, fallen flat. What ignorant morals in their conscience. from 1910 through 1913 there person would mock a disease that thought this was funny, releasing Attention All Students! Thoughts on... There are several scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible for! S elf C omplete a G eneral S cholarship A pplication b y O ctober 12, 2 001 a nd b e c onsidered f or over T EN s cholarships f or award y ear 2001-2002! Applications are available in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in Craven 4204 or on our web site at www.csusm.edu/ financial aid A PPLY T ODAY! Compiled by MELANIE ADDINGTON "To be nobody but yourself in a world that's doing its best to make you somebody else, is to fight the hardest battle you are ever going to fight. Never stop fighting." --E.E. Cummings "He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life away in fruitless efforts." - Samuel Johnson "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." -C.G. Jung (1875-1961) Swiss psychologist "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." - John Wooden "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." —Henry David Thoreau mm m were 100 movies a year with Indians," said Eyre. "And John Forbes was one of the most detrimental things to happen to Indians," said Eyre, who described Forbes' earlier movies, like 1939's "Stagecoach," as portraying Native Americans with no culture. Eyre described Forbes' 1964 film, "Cheyenne Autumn," however, as the redemption movie. "He took back his portrayal of Indians," said Eyre. Eyre, who is originally from Klamath Falls, Oregon, said he got involved with photography before he began working with film. "I never intended to work with actors," said Eyre. "I never thought about the representation of Native-Americans when I was growing up. Eyre also reflected on the recent attack in New York City and Washington, D.C. "It gives generations behind mine, in their 20s, a cause. Because this could last 10 years, or more. There could be a legacy beyond that. If you jsaw what happened if it hit you between the eyes, don't miss the point. That's a generational calling. Have love for each other." Eyre also said he hopes to work on a movie based on the life of Leonard Peltier, an Anishinabe-Lakota Indian, who is considered a political prisoner by Amnesty International. "It's been on the table for about three years now," said Eyre. "But nobody's stepping up to the plate. There's no marquee Indian actor." Students also asked how Eyre competes with more highbudgeted films with special effects, a contrast to Eyre's "home dramas," as he described them, and his films, like "Skins," which cost $2.5 million to film. "I read somewhere that when no one's looking, you can make a good movie," said Eyre. "So I make small movies and something that's meaningful to me." • mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i C % r • 1 R mI l e r n l lc t lei 1 1 9 e r I I m mV nt Wo m I ll 2 002 Planning Need • • S tudent R epresentatives • -Logistics Committee • -Program Committee • -Reception/Open House Committee • i i a • ! • • J a J If you are interested in serving, please complete an application in the Associated a Students, inc. office, Commons 203. If ! you need further information, contact • a Office of the Vice President for Student a Affairs, 750-4056, J a • a Commencement will be held June i , 2002 J • Del Mar Fairgrounds • •••••••••••••••••••••••••a �The Pride Arts & Entertainment Tuesday, September 25,2001 5 Jazz and Art: C SUSM A rts and Lectures Series HEATHER VALLENTYNE Pride Staff Writer Some of San Diego's top jazz talents will be featured every day this week during a noon jazz festival at the Dome Plaza. On Monday, we heard the world-acclaimed alto-saxophonist, Charles McPherson. Tuesday we will hear jazz guitarist Peter Sprague, and his own style of musical magic. Not to worry though, there are still three more cutting-edge jazz composers waiting to heat up the mid-day lunch hour. Classic jazz vocal artist Marguerita Page will perform Wednesday, Steve Feierabend, a tenor saxophonist and composer, will perform Thursday, and the jazz series will conclude on Friday with Hollis Gentry. The jazz festival is sponsored by the Arts and Lectures Series at Cal State San Marcos, Score Less By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer Thirty minutes into the movie, the couple to my right rose out of their reclining chairs and briskly walked down the stairs to the door. Five minutes later, the man to my left stood and carelessly jolted across the isle, knocking over my water as he fled for the exit sign. Three minutes later, I leaned forward in an effort to stand. Reminded that I had to write a review, I reluctantly sank back into the padded chair. Disappointed, I turned the page on my notepad and began doodling. A flash from the movie screen called for my attention. There stood Edward Norton. He began to stumble down the brick-layered Montreal street, voluntarily shaking, head cocked to one side. My d isappointment quickly turned to interest. Frank Oz, who in the past has concentrated on some memorable comedies, including "What About Bob?," decided to play it safe with his first thriller, "The Score," using a plot soiled and washed so many times, the color has faded. "The Score" may have scored enough points to keep the game interesting by providing some sparks and suspense in the final scenes, but when the game ended, Edward Norton was left empty handed, scratching his head (don't worry Edward, you weren't the only one). Norton's performance wasn't the reason "The Score" fell short, but rather it was an over-used game plan. Even though Oz recruited an all-star cast including Robert Dinero (Nick), Edward Norton (Jack/ Brian), Marlon Brando (Matf), and Angela Bassett (Diane), how did he expect his team to win when the opposition (audience) knew their every move? He couldn't. Nick and Brian both work for Max, a shameless man who uses self-pity and whining to keep Nick active. Max needs Nick, a polished jewel thief, to take one last job. Max coordi- nates an easy plan (easy because he makes the plan), using Nick and Brian to retrieve an ancient scepter held i n. the Montreal Custom's House that is worth millions and will solve everyone's problems. Max can pay off his debts and, in return, live. Nick, who usually abandons a job at the slightest insecure feeling, commits anyway. He wants to pay off his lazy jazz club and marry his girlfriend Diana (Bassett). Jack will establish himself in the jewelry thief business and make more money than he can spend. It's a win-win situation for everyone, almost. The highlight of the movie is Brian, Edward Norton's character in the film. Brian is a mentally challenged person who takes advantage of everyone around him at the Custom's House, where he works as a janitor. Norton's previous roles, including a racist, hatred-filled turned compassionate character in "American History X" and a split personality in "Primal Fear," have established him as a premier actor. The final heist in "The Score" goes down in a suspenseful yet abusive fashion; only one thief escapes with the treasure. The assortment of equipment Nick uses to complete the heist compared in length to the minutes the movie ran: too many. Nick pulled out gadget after gadget from his bottomless sack. "The Score" did show one original quality; much of the movie focused on the preparation for the heist, which made for some stagnant scenes, doing more harm than good. When Nick and Jack actually performed the heist, I already knew what to expect. Confused, I didn't know whether to feel cheated, or lucky to receive twice the value of admission. Frank Oz may have failed in his first try at a thriller, but he shouldn't get discouraged. Moviegoers are very forgiving. Frank, don't settle on your favorite .hand-me-down shirt, you already know how it's going to feel when you put it on. Take a chance with a new shirt, one you alone picked out. Take it home and wear it. which also sponsors "La Paz Tras el Cerco," or "Peace under Siege," a photography exhibit in the Library Gallery. The exhibit, which opened Sept. 5, is a collection of photographs portraying images of violence and unrest in Mexico. According to the creators of the collection, the Peace and Justice Service of Cuernavaca, Mexico, the photos are used to show how "people react under siege" and how "Mexican soci- oppression in its country, and ety organizes to resist militariza- will take the collection on a United States tour to universities tion." The panels illustrate ideas ^ and art galleries, educating the of peace, while also exploring public about violence and oppresissues such as the construction sion in Mexico. The Fellowship of political and social violence, of Reconciliation, the U.S. equivand how the Mexican people alent of the Peace and Justice organize themselves to create Service, is coordinating the tour. peace, according to the Peace The photographs will be on and Justice Service. display in the Library Gallery's This Mexican-based organi- third floor until October 3. zation works to end violence and (Left) "For the Birds " by PIXAR Animation Studios, (Rt.) "Hello, Dolly!" by Mariko Hoshi (Courtesy Photos/SpikeandMike. com) Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival: You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Gag By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer What happens when you mix comedy, creativity, and a heavy dose of stomach-turning sex and violence? Well, besides completely satisfying the typical movie-going American audience, you create "Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation." Why spend eight bucks to sit through Hollywood's latest plot-deficient pathetic excuse for entertainment, when you can take that same wad of cash and witness pure (but not innocent) animated comedy with the sick and twisted features we all secretly desire. "This year wasn't the best," said Farrida Castro, who attended the festival. "On a scale from one to 10, I give it a seven. But they showed 'Rejected,' one of my all-time favorites." When a few handwritten words appeared on the screen, you could feel the audiences' hopeful anticipation as everyone shifted themselves to the edge of their seats. The words read: "A bitter cartoon," by Don Hertzfeldt. People behind me were giving high-fives as they knew what was to come; just then the image on-screen switched to one sloppy handwritten title: "Rejected." Half of the audience jumped out of their chairs, cheered, hooted, and laughed, and that was just the title. Feeling like friends at a bachelor party when the huge papier-mache cake is brought out, the other half of the audience and I knew we were in for a real treat. Stick-figure animation, con- versation bubbles and cheesy elevator music, cooked together with a few clever lines of harsh relationship-ending cliches and low-tech violence made for about the most hilarious two minutes of my life. "No Neck Joe" was another crowd-pleaser, this time starring a young Joe who,, unsurprisingly, has no neck. These 30-second cartoons sporadically placed throughout the festival have such titles as "Joe Go.es Star-Gazing" and "First Hickey." But these are definitely not why this festival boasts "Sick and Twisted" in its name. The majority of these animations have graphic and disturbing violence, such as heads ripping off, or mutilation by rabid animals. A nine-minute animation set in a fancy Italian restaurant, involved several characters shooting vomit into each other's mouths, while waiters tried to drain the building by hand so the puke wouldn't overflow into the streets - that was disgustingly hilarious. There was even a sick and twisted sexual parody of a typical preschool book, where audiences can "See Spot Run," and "Watch Spot Hump Jane." In 1977, Craig "Spike" Decker and Mike Gribble collaborated to promote underground bands including their own "Sterno & the Flames." To make ends meet, they occasionally held all-night horror-a-thons, showed classic rock 'n roll films like "Jimmy Plays Berkeley" and "Quadraphenia," and premiered original short animations like "Bambi meets Godzilla," which soon developed into a cult favor- ite. Spike and Mike soon realized the potential in this previously untouched entertainment genre, and embarked on one of America's greatest forms of entertainment when they created Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation. The annual Animation Festival began in 1990 and is growing more popular every year, despite the unfortunate death of Mike Gribble in 1992. The festival is not only a great form of alternative entertainment, but has also spawned some of America's most famous animation superstars, such as Beavis and Butthead. As for Comedy Central's hit matureaudience cartoon, South Park, well, that too started at the Sick and Twisted Animation Festival. It is home to "Spirit of Christmas," the original, uncensored South Park cartoon by Matt Stone and Trey Parker. If you're one of the thousands that still cry when Bambi's mom is shot, avoid this festival; but if Disney's tear-jerking sagas failed to touch your heart, then this version is going to smack your funny bone. The Sick and Twisted Festival will play in different parts of San Diego until Nov. 17. Call Landmark's Ken Cinema at (619) 283-5909 for show times, contact Ticket Master, or get all the information, plus other sick and twisted animations on-line at www.spikeandmike.com. Tickets are $6.75 or $8 dollars, depending on if you remember to bring your student ID for the discount. �Ever since the tragic events of Tuesday, Sept. 11, our world has changed. Not only on the grand scale of military action and how we view our freedom, but also on our campus. The anguish felt around the nation is felt here, as is the anxious guessing of what will happen next. Those feelings have sparked a lively debate in and out of our classrooms. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what the United States' next move should be - either to bomb the smithereens out of the Middle East or to peacefully do nothing and avert nuclear war. Others are blaming Arab Americans and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Most of those who speculate in such a manner do so out of raw E D I X O The Pride Opinion 6 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 emotion, and, as is the case throughout ment (and lack of it) in the Middle East. them experts in international relations, do much of history, going to one extreme or It is unwise for those who don't pay atten- not know what to do, then we can be at tion to assume they know what to do. ease with our own anxious thoughts. the other will make matters worse. Right now, only two weeks after the Free speech is paramount to our life Doing so only adds to the confusion and attacks, it is okay to not know what should uncertainty. on campus, and we do not want to disWhat's more, blaming entire groups happen next. It is okay to step back and courage anyone from exercising that right. We only caution against speaking without of people is just plain wrong. Just as allow ourselves to heal before we react. It thinking the events through. Far too many Irish Americans cannot be blamed for is okay to admit ignorance and wait to see of us, students and professors alike, tend every car bomb set off by the Irish Repub- what plays out over the next few weeks. to spout off statements based on nothing lican Army, Arab Americans and Muslims This is an opportunity for all of us to but our own opinion - steering those that cannot be blamed for the acts of an extrem- learn - to look before we leap and weigh ist few. What's more, all the options before coming to any sort listen further away from of decision, even if that decision is only the facts. "The opposite of we ou^ht t0 learn t0 a personal one, geared toward individual The Pride staff extends ; y Jf ferentiate between dif- processing and assessment of the situa9 a grateful thanks td those of talking isn t listen- ferent sects and groups you who wrote letters and ing. The opposite of - Hindus and Sikhs are tionThe instructors that spoke at the forum opinions, shared prayers . .. , not Muslims. While t's ff . t.alking i.s waiting", despicable thatany citii_ said on Thursday to look at history and its and poems and responded — Fran Lebowitz zens of our country have facts to make sense of the situation. Eduto those published by Pride been subjected to hate- cate yourselves and one another - watch staff members. Words, ful or spiteful behavior, it's even more the coverage of these events with a scrumore than ever, have the power to heal, to astounding that anti-Islamic sentiments tinizing eye and in a slightly skeptical comfort and to initiate change. have been directed at those who aren't frame of mind. The statement "knowledge In times like this, everyone becomes is power" may never have been truer; find an expert on foreign policy. But the simple even Muslim. At Thursday's open forum, we heard it, dig for it, and don't trust the first things fact remains that most of us do not have any idea about what should happen next. our professors and leaders tell us that we thrown out by a television monitor or an The majority of people in this country don't have all the answers - that we can't uninformed mouth. Make it your own, and never heard of the Taliban before the change everything - and it is reassuring be able to articulate well whatever moral attacks, and do not understand the long, that even those who guide 4is are con- claim you stand for. complicated history of the U.S.'s involve- fused. If even our instructors, many of HA VE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE'EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. America the What? By RICHARD SAUNDERS F o r The Pride There is a country that stands tall and true, And guess what America that country is you. Mysterious knowledge of the past you mask. I have just a couple of questions to ask. Where is Chandra Levy? Is she alive and well? That's the wrong question. Is Condit going to hell? Gary Condit says that there is an explanation... "I didn't do it. Vote for me in the next election, I'll put an end to this violence that is clearly bad, And get rid of.. .uh.. .end all the problems you've had." If his nose gets any longer he'll still be a toy, Tell the truth Condit and you'll be a real boy. Where is our president? Oh he's back from vacation? Oh he went to Texas for some peace and relaxation. One question to ask him to get him The Pride C o-Editor C o-Editor . O pinion E ditor F eature E ditor G raduate I ntern A ssistant E ditor F WS W orker A dvisor M elanie A ddington V ictoria B . S egall L isa L ipsey C laudia I gnacio A my B olaski J ames N ewell V ictor P adilla M adeleine M arshall All opinions and letters, to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be on track. What is Cheney going to do now that he's back? Oh it is Bush that is president. Oh silly old me. I forgot that he was in charge of our country. Well Bush balance the budget the sooner the better. Fix the sluggish economy be a gogetter. How old is the Bronx's little league pitcher? He was 14, and too old, who was the snitcher? Winning is everything. That's what you teach. Maybe do your best is what you should preach. If your best isn't good enough then worry a lot, Because Condit and Almonte (pitcher) aren't looking too hot. America I love you. Your wisdom is true. Look out for me and I'll look out for you. i.e. tell me earlier if the monopoly game was a scam, and could you tell me the answers to my mid-term exam. submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all'of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride C alifornia S tate U niversity S an M arcos S an M a r c o s , C A 92096-0001 P hone: ( 760) 7 50-60 N 99 F ax: ( 760) 7 50-3345 E -mail: p r i d e @ c s u s m . e d u http://www.csusmpride.com Letters: Stop the Terrorism To stop the flow of money to bin Laden's organizations is a matter of national security. How did someone get enough money together to pay for the attacks on Sept. 11? Throughout Saudi Arabia, bin Laden has many "charities" to which wealthy Saudi businessmen contribute millions of dollars. Where is this money coming from? Oil. OPEC, of which Saudi Arabia is the primary organizer, is our main source of oil. Every time you turn on a light switch, cook a meal, pave an asphalt road, and run your car, you are putting money into bin Laden's pocket. What can we do? Stop buying oil from nations like Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has not spent the money on her people or land. Our money is not being spent on helping a country thrive; it's being spent on threatening our lives. Who can we call on to change this? Contact your representatives, senators, and local officials. We shouldn't have to pay to be terrorized, yet that is exactly what is going on. (To read the full essay with supporting references, go to http:// home.earthlinkjiet/~firerock/) E.A. Jensen Santa Monica Correction During the tragedy of the WTC and Pentagon terrorist attacks, I made an unfortunate mistake. I had received a wonderful forward, from many friends, of a prayer. As a result, like I do with all forwards, I cut the text from that message and sent it as a new message to many of my friends. Seeing as I had also received e-mail from The Pride, I decided to place that e-mail address on the list. I had hoped that it would be placed in the school publication as an e-mail that had been sent out as a reaction to the terrorist attacks. However it was published as if I had been the author of that prayer. I am sorry for the confusion and wish that I knew who the true author of the prayer was so that s/he could receive credit. I thank my family in New York for sending me the e-mail, and I also thank The Pride for sharing the e-mail with the rest of the student body and faculty that read The Pride. I feel that the more people that read this prayer the better; however^ I in no way mean to take credit away from the true author of the letter. Megan Crea Letters to the Editors Praise and Condemn? In this time of national tragedy and grief that American citizens everywhere are sharing, I am writing this letter to you to voice my shame in The Pride. In the article "Students Respond Differently to Tragedy," the authors are blatantly finger-pointing and showing an irreverence to fellow student's emotions. While it may be true that many students needed silence for reflection and prayer, it is also important to consider that other students deal with their emotions differently. While some students were trying to deal with the sheer shock of the events that were unfolding, others were angered and their anger was finding a cathartic route through music. How can the authors praise some students, and yet, condemn others for the way they chose to come to grips with the reality of our situation? The job of journalists is to present news in a professional and unbiased manner to allow for the reader to come to their own conclusions. The media is powerful and has the means to shape readers views and opinions. Please do not abuse this power by promoting discord among our students, especially in a time that calls for unity, understanding and the freedom of expression among Americans. Tammi Illingworth Razor Knives Dear Editors: Why have I not heard an outcry from the gun control nuts blaming razor knives for air piracy and calling for their registration/restriction/ confiscation? Bill Holmes �The Pride __ Opinion Tuesday, September 25, 2001 7 The Critical Thinking Cliche Battle of the Sexes By JOSEPH SANCHEZ For The Pride At first it amused me, but then the steady bombardment of it began to upset me. In spite of all the talk, the implications were clear: CSUSM only uses the term "Critical Thinking" as a cliche. I sat through class after class, listening to professor after professor solemnly pontificate about the importance of critical thinking, and how that was one of the central goals of their class, "I want to help you think critically about these important subjects, etc, etc." Haven't we all heard this, or is this only the mantra of the humanities department? The joke being of course that we have no philosophy department! We have only two philosophy professors, and one of them was hired just this year. As I pondered this humorous state of affairs, I realized that there might be more than just bureaucracy involved. After all, didn't one of my Lit professors respond to a claim that he was contradicting himself with," It's postmodernism, it doesn't have to be logical." Now the term critical thinking does not imply that an argument need only have logical coherence, but logic is an important, possibly foundational, part of it. If postmodernists have reinvented the wheel (or questioned its existence), then why do they keep the term? Because it empowers them with the illusion of being real critical thinkers when in fact they are just ideological peddlers. The problem is real. Take for example the lack of critical thinking over abortion. The real issue involved is not the right of a woman to her own body, nor is it the moral problem with murder. Both sides, I think, have basic agreement in regard to those issues. The real issue is what defines a human life? Instead of engaging each other over this question each side prefers to ridicule the other. By claiming that women's rights are at stake, ProChoice thinkers create a false dichotomy in which they are the enlightened humanitarians and Pro-Choicer thinkers are backwards Neanderthals wishing only to subjugate women. Similarly, Pro-Choice thinkers distance others with psychologically devastating claims about murder and holocaust. Both of these claims are only potentially true. They become true if and only when the unborn fetus is proven to be either human or not human. This is where they should be engaging each other. This does not necessarily imply that our society is hopelessly irrational. I simply used this as a common illustration that we can all relate to. Change Payment Plan to Avoid Making Students Angry and Frustrated By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer The time has arrived and here we are in a new semester. Looking forward to meeting new friends and having a smooth transition from last semester to this semester? I hope you had a nice summef break that will give you enough energy to fight for your rights. As a senior here at California State University San Marcos, I was very prepared to register on tiijie to take all my required classes to graduate. I registered some time in May of 2001 or June of 2001 and got my entire schedule set for my school and work. When a schedule is set normally it would make a person's life easier, but not in this case here at Cal State University San Marcos. The reason for that is because someone suggested to whomever is in charge with changing our payment options, that it would be better if they received funds 10 days after a student registers for classes. From a business perspective, when you buy something you normally get something out of it, which is understandable. Which means, if we register we should pay our registration fees. However, there should be some kind of set guideline that is convenient for students, such as making sure that if they have a loan, their payment will be deferred, or make them pay as soon as they attend classes. What I mean is that many student that I have talked to at the very beginning of the school semester had to crash all of their classes due to their classes being cancelled by the Admissions Office for not paying within 10 days of registration. But for those of us who are graduating, it might be difficult to just crash a class in order to fit our schedules. On exactly Aug. 21, 2001 2 p.m. in the afternoon, I met with my close friend, Patrice Labao here at school to get ahead with the semester and buy a parking permit and books. When I came to the bookstore ready to buy a book and punch in my Student ID number along with my code, the computer screen read, "you are not registered." "When a schedule is set normally it would make a person's life easier, but not in this case here at CSUSM.'9 I started to panic and hyperventilate. I felt a little mad, to slightly describe it, blood rushing to my head, and I had a major migraine. I rushed to the Admissions Office and asked about my status within this University. I spoke with a young woman and she stated, "Well, we dropped your classes because we did not receive your payment on time." I responded, "I have a student loan here at Cal State and I have been attending this University a little over four years and I have always had a deferred payment." And she responded, "Why don't you check with the Financial Aid Office because it looks like they needed some information from you." I was very frustrated. I felt like I was betrayed iand neglected. I stood in line for about 10 minutes until I spoke with a lady name Hedy. She was a very nice lady and was very helpful and told me that she needed more paperwork from me. I didn't want to be angry with her because it was not her fault that this happened to me. But as I can recall in the previous semesters, if the Financial Aid Office needed some information from me, then they would mail me a letter informing me that they needed additional information. However, they cancelled my registration as of July 10, 2001 without notifying me. Not only did it create animosity towards the students and staff, but also towards students and Cal State's systematic way of doing things. Furthermore, as soon as I got signatures from the classes that I crashed, the Admissions Office had the audacity to impose a $25 late registration fee. I urge all students who have or have had the similar situation as I have to please question our system. We are talking about our money here. We all should carefully examine fees that are imposed in our registration payment. I suggest that you look at your printout very carefully and see how many types of recreational fees they imposed. We, the students here at California State University San Marcos can make a difference, but we all have to do something about it now. This week: Why don't some guys talk after sex instead of just falling asleep? Battled by JUSTIN ANDREWS and KIMBOYARSKI Justin: Think about what happens when you're "doing it": frictional sensations pulsating through thousands of nerves, and your muscle contracting and dilating over and over again, all while an overdose of serotonin flows through your body like Johnny Raver with a sack of candy. I don't expect you to understand, but believe me, after a long day in the brush, a nap is more than called for. Plus, we have to call in the troops before they can go into battle, and sustaining those troops takes a different kind of flow than Uncle Sam's wallet. a pleasant breather since the estrogen dam gave way). You girls might want to notice that your regular position of just lying there like Jane Doe in a coma could possibly be why you're not getting your intended prescription. If you believe sex should be so intellectually involved, then get out of your coma. Besides, you just saw my "O" face. The last thing I want to do is talk a bout... well, what the hell would you possibly want to talk about after sex anyway? Kim: At times, I'm sure that we all wish that we had one of the few newbies ... at least there's the hope of training him, and you don't have to worry about what STDs he may be carrying. I know for a fact that it doesn't matter how much experience one has "under his belt." When he gets too excited — oops it all comes out, so to speak. Even the dirtiest of the dirtiest can turn into a two-pump chump in certain circumstances. Sure, when Kim: It's just like a guy to use it comes to particular things, science and big words thinking we can all become" daddy's that we'll be confused and just little girl," however the beddrop it. It's a pathetic excuse room is definitely not one of for your laziness. As girls, we those times. We don't expect to experience the same physical get the "goodies" every time, sensations as guys, and we do but once in a while would be the same amount of "work," nice. When you boys are unable (especially if we're on top), to satisfy us in the slightest But at least we are able to manner, you should feel gratekeep our eyes open when the fui that we stick around for the playful activities come to an minute or two that it takes. We end. Maybe as men you are iet you guys have your kicks, doing something wrong if your meanwhile we rarely get the levels of exhaustion are on the physical pleasure that you get opposite ends of the spectrum, to experience EVERY time. Is Clearly, if you're so completely it really too much to ask for worn out, and we're not, then intellectual stimulation or emothe thoughts on the enjoyment of tional reassurance since we get the activity may be slightly o f f . no physical ones? Men are always getting tired of women who try to make them Justin: That doesn't answer the talk after the excitement is over. question, "what do you have You might want to consider the to talk about after sex," but if fact that your enjoyment comes you're that sexually frustrated a little too quickly and our then go ahead and bitch about it attempts to converse are simply ... while we pretend to listen. ways of trying to make-up for how you're lacking in the Who won? Write us and tell us bedroom area (or where ever who you think had his/her head the activities may have taken straight. -place). Justin: Sounds like you're still not over disappointing high school players, and maybe some of the newbies here. I'll stick up for those guys as soon they learn to tame their trouser snakes. But for now, if you have a satisfaction problem, maybe you should get that "daddy-will-take-care-of-it" attitude that you all have, and stop relying on the guy to be your Knight in Latex armor. 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A Look around the Globe and in our own backyards Page 2 For All Students http://www.csusmpride.com The Pride California State University San Marcos News 2-3 Arts.... 4-5 Opinion................6 Sports.......... ....7 Calendar..... ...8 Vol. IX No. 5/ Tuesday, October 2,2001 Ninth Annual Pow Wow will Kick Off Homecoming Week By JENNIFER HOLMES Pride Staff Writer The American Indian Student Alliance (AISA) will host the 9th Annual CSUSM Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 6 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7. "There is truly something for everyone at the upcoming Pow Wow," said Karin Giron, Pow Wow co-chairperson, and AISA president. "AISA looks forward to carrying on this most precious tradition, and warmly Welcomes any support that you may have to offer." This is the second year that this student organization has served as the main organizer for the event. AISA expects that approximately 10,000 people from all cultures and tribes from the Indian Nation will attend the Pow Wow. The theme for this year's Pow Wow is honoring the past, and celebrating the future. The tradition of the Pow \yow is social, cultural, and sacred, according to Giron. Some of the scheduled events include native drumming, singing, intertribal dancing, and native arts and crafts. Organizers expect 50 vendor booths, which will provide native foods, arts and crafts, and beverages outside the dance and drum arena. ; "What makes this year's Pow Wow different from last year's is that we will have Hawaiian dancers performing during the dinner break Saturday evening, Oct.6," said Giron. Sponsors of this year's Pow Wow include Nordstrom, CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez, CSUSM's Instructionally Related Activities Board, and several individuals, departments, and organizations on campus. The Pow Wow is f ree to the public and will be held on the field on the corner of Twin Oaks Valley Road and Craven Drive. Those who would like more information regarding the scheduled events at the Pow Wow are asked to call (760) 839-1634. Homecoming activities will continue on Monday when the university hosts the first Cal State San Marcos Squares. Student veterans on campus will also hold a free BBQ lunch at the Dome Plaza for students. On Tuesday, the men's soccer team will play a homecoming game at 4 p.m. on Mangrum Field against UCSD. The homecoming celebration will continue Wednesday, with Angela Davis, a featured speaker for the Intercultural Speaker Series. The lecture will be held at 7 p.m.. at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The homecoming celebration will conclude on Friday evening with a masquerade dance in the Dome. Those who would like more information on homecoming week are asked to contact ASI at (760) 750-4990. (Right) A dancer performs during last year's Pow Wow. {Pride Photo/Cheryl Cline) Fall Accident GEW Under New Leadership N umbers Revealed By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Automobile accidents are concerns for some students and staff of CSUSM, primarily during the morning hours for drivers en route to campus. An accident involving a student and faculty member occurred on the morning of Sept. 24 in Lot C, bringing attention to this on-going problem. The collision was minor, said campus police officials. After the incident, the student and faculty member exchanged contact and insurance information. Most of the accidents on or around campus usually involve no intervention by campus police if a resolution is reached between the involved parties. There have been accidental reports involving hit-and run incidents this semester. Campus police reported five "property damage only" accidents that did not involve injuries. There were six hit and runs so far this semester. There have been no major injuries reported. The number of accidents that occur when students leave the parking lots has risen, often due to drivers misjudging the^speed of oncoming traffic and making last minute turns, according to campus police. When some students discover damages to their vehicles, there is little else for them to do but file a police report. "Most often, when someone hits another car in the parking lots on campus, usually in an attempt to park, that person drives off and away from the scene to another spot, said Sgt. Bill McCullough. An accident is considered a hit and run if a driver fails to stop after a moving collision, or if a driver hits another car and fails to leave a contact note for the owner. This is considered a misdemeanor, and if the driver is pulled over, he/she is considered a hit and run suspect and will be arrested. If a hit and run occurs and someone is injured, whether it is a moving accident or a parked car Is struck, the crime becomes a felony. Those that would like to contact the campus police regarding an accident on campus may call their non-emergency line at (760) 750-4567. As the new school year gets underway, GEW will come under new leadership as Dr. Aneil Rallin, Professor of Literature and Writing, takes over the reins as Director of CSUSM's General Education Writing (GEW) Program. Rallin has a diverse educational background spanning three continents. He completed his undergraduate studies in Bombay, India and his Ph.D. in English Studies with a concentration in rhetoric and composition at Ohio State University. He has also studied at Oxford University in England. Most recently, he taught at the University of Southern California, CSU Chico, and Temple University. Rallin described his ideas about the function of Cal State San Marcos' GEW program. He views writing and reading as interdependent activities that promote intellectual inquiry and growth. He said he sees writing to learn is not only the process of advancing a claim, but also a "process of knowledge-making, and a device for demystifying the powers invested in discourse." Rallin is interested not only in providing students with critical skills that will be of use to them in other university classes, but also in encouraging students to assume the role of public intellectual, and to intervene in public debates about the role of the uni- "I hope to help cultivate this awareness by icomplicating students' thinking rather than simplifying it." versity. Towards that end, he said that he feels it is essential for students to understand the many layers of complexities withijti any text or dialogue and he said he hopes to help cultivate this awareness by "complicating students' thinking rather than simplifying it." He used the GEW program as an example of the university's efforts to strengthen students' writing. He said, however, that he would like to see the university fortify its commitment to writing by allocating more resources to writing instruction. As an example, CSUSM's GEW classes have a maximum enrollment of 20 students; the maximum enrollment of the comparable first-year writing course at UCSD is 12. "Since there is no debate about the benefits of smaller classes for students, we have our work cut out for us," said Rallin. One wish Rallin has is office space for the GEW instructors. "I understand that space is at a premium on this campus, but it is a disgrace to the university that our GEW instructors have no institutional space to call their own." The GEW program has 11 instructors who are graduate students in the Literature and Writing Studies master's program, and the instructors teach more than 400 students. . He said he hopes that CSUSM will be able to keep pace with national trends by developing and requiring all the students an advanced writing course. Rallin's research interests include contemporary rhetoric and theories of composition; queer theory; feminist theory; postcolonial studies; and experimental writing, film and video. �^fie Cry Heard'(Round the W/orC UCSD's student government held a candelight vigil on Thursday. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Amidst the screams of revenge and anger from some Americans as a result of Sept. 1 l 's terrorist attack, there are also cries for peace from all corners of the world, including San Diego; many are using the Internet to get the word out. Peace activists are cutting across all barriers. From Democrat, to Republican, to Green Party and Socialist; from black, white, Arab; Muslim, Buddhist, Christian; from American, Asian, to Middle Eastern and others, people are gathering in every city and country to oppose violence. Local Activism The threat of war and recent racist attacks and discrimination against Arab, Muslim, and Middle Eastern communities has led many activist organizations to create a unified front. Almost 150 people, many of them from different San Diego peace organizations, and individual activists, created the San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice (SDCPJ) on Sept. 17 to mourn victims, speak out against terrorism, war, racist scapegoating, and to defend civii liberties. The group came together in only four days. Activist San Diego used their e-mail system to spread the word. "E-mail is a big factor in being able to turn people out and communicate so fast. This is the first big mobilization we've had that used e-mail," said Carol Jahnkow from the SDCPJ. Activist Jake Hayden said, "This is a historic moment. The formation of the coalition is a good thing." The organization has held three meetings, and will continue to meet every Monday. The coalition is in the middle of forming a mission statement, but the present draft states, "Modern warfare causes injuries and death t o civilian populations as surely as terrorism does. Military retaliation and revenge will not stop terrorism, but will only kill innocent people and inspire f urther acts of -terrorism. We must adhere to the highest moral principles — employing global dialogue and justice to end the violence." At the first meeting, several committees were formed to address each issue. The committees divided into categories such as hate crimes prevention, artists, campus/students, civil liberties, educators, media, emergency response, religious outreach and public education. The religious outreach and the education committees teach conflict resolution and embrace some people down to this forum peace ideas in the Sunday school with fliers and contact lists to classrooms. At city schools, the build anti-war activities. We got curriculum includes conflict man- much more than we had hoped. agement, and students were A minister, who was a bomber taught how to say "hello" j n in WWII in an atomic squadron, Arabic, according to a San Diego gave a particularly moving speech teacher in the coalition. about his disgust at racism and On Sept. 22, the coalition why we should oppose mass held a peace vigil in front of destruction o f innocent people Horton Plaza in downtown San for revenge. Next thing we know Diego. The Peace Vigil lasted two the vigil, as a whole, takes on hours, and more than 400 people a strong anti-war character. Stuattended. Participants held signs dents who we didn't even know and banners, and lined Broadway got up and made statements for from 3rd to 4th Street. peace," said Stemke. "Overall public reaction, At UCSD on Thursday evewhile by no means unanimously ning, a student progressive meetpositive, was supportive, and ing and candlelight vigil were better than many had expected. held. They also formed a peace Many people driving or walking coalition on Wednesday evening. by honked, cheered, or flashed "While we are a minority right peace signs ... Several passersby now, we are a growing minority," even joined the vigil," said Jahn- said John Patel, a member of the kow, who .also represents the UCSD ISO. Peace Resource Center. At the Che Cafe at UCSD, Speakers from 12 local orga- Patel and other students are nizations and institutions spoke planning a teach-in on Sunday to the crowd, including the Peace evening, Oct. 7, as part of "DisResource Center, Activist San orientation" activities. Dis-OrienDiego, Arab American Anti- tation is a three-day progressive Discrimination, UCSD Coalition party that will include bands, Against the War and International vegan food, speakers, and workSocialist Organization, and San shops aimed at promoting social Diego City College's MJLCh.A. justice. Following the discussion, participants marched down 4th Street, east on Market, up 5th Street, and west on Broadway back to Horton Plaza. Broadway, 4th, 5th, and Market were all closed f or a time, and police served as security. The coalition has plans for more vigils and other events and has handed out informational flyers on their meetings all over San Diego. They also continue to distribute flyers about emergency response to military action. If the U.S. government begins military action, they plan to meet that day at 5 p.m. at Horton Plaza, between 3rd and 4th Street. "I'm very encouraged at how the San Diego progressive/peace community has responded so fast," said Jahnkow. versities came together at the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, a Pittsburgh landmark. More than 600 students f rom Carnegie Mellon, Chatham, and Duquesne marched to the University of Pittsburgh's campus. "Speakers and demonstrators emphasized that this was not an anti-American protest," said Quinten Steenhuis, a student activist and organizer of the demonstration f rom Carnegie Mellon University. "Students sang along to the national anthem, carried flags, and even addressed the issue directly^ ' We consider ourselves the true patriots,' said one speaker. Democracy means questioning our government when it is about to j ump into a rash action. America is our government, yes, but more importantly it is the people who make up our country, and we are citizens that are convinced escalating the violence is not the way to respond." The Student Peace Action Network (SPAN), in association with local campus organizations, held actions at 105 colleges throughout the nation last week. SPAN has chapters on 42 college campuses and a presence in 80 Student Activism in San Diego Elsewhere in San Diego, stu|dent activists are reaching out to other student organizations to extend their solidarity. Vigils and forums are being held at all San Diego campuses and many students are forming student coalitions under the umbrella of SDCPJ. At CSUSM, The Pride helped | sponsor a forum with the College of Arts and Sciences to discuss the issues and to speak out against racial discrimination. At City College, a vigil was turned into a peace rally. At SDSU and I USD, forums have and will continue to be held. On Sept. 19, the InternaSaanand Singh, a CSUSM student, tional Socialist Organization attended the vigil at UCSD. Singh wrote an opinion piecefor (ISO) group went to a candleThe Pride to clarify that members light vigil hosted by the student of the Sikh religion wear government, according to ISO turbans, not Muslims. member Chuck Stemke. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) "We made plans to get Students in Pennsylvania come togetherfor a peace rally. (Top) Students hold up signs.^ (Bottom) Protesters from several colleges meet before walk. (Courtesy Photos/Benjamin Greene, Carnegie Mellon University Sophomore) more schools. Students throughout the One way they connect camNation and the Globe puses is through the Internet. At www.gospan.org, there is inforIn California, students at mation on how people can create Berkley, CSU Humboldt, San a grassroots activist campaign. Francisco State University, and The web page also updates news several colleges in the Los Ange- relating to student activism, and les area have organized events regional SPAN contact informaand have plans for more. tion. Demonstrations in almost The National Coalition for every state, including California, Peace and Justice (NCPJ)is Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, asking its members to organize a and New York have happened national day of action for peace this week. Students across the on Oct. 7 in local communities nation continue to plan for new across the country. An event in vigils, forums and demonstraNew York is in the works, but the tions. exact nature of the event is still In Pittsburgh, students f rom Pittsburgh area colleges and uni»Article cont. on pg. 3 �» P e a c e Surge C ont. taking shape. "We encourage you to organize the activity that is most appropriate for your situation and your community. That might mean a vigil, a march, a prayer service," said Chris Ney, a member of the NCPJ. "We urge you to reach out beyond your usual circle, listen to your neighbors, and stand together for peace. Let us know what you're planning-events can be posted to by email to nowar@warresisters.org or by using a response form at www.warresisters.org." "Many people think that retaliation will be a comfort to us, but the opposite is true," said Ryan Amundson. "The first instinct is to act on the anger . .. but the most courageous thing we can do is pause and t ry to understand why this happened . .. We have decided that we will do all we can to spread the message of peace, this is what my brother would have wanted, and it is something he has taught everyone in our family. I just hope everyone else can learn the same thing." Judy Keane, of Waterfield, Conn., lost her husband in the National Activism World Trade Center attack. Out* side her home, she held a peace Throughout the nation, peace vigil. 5,000 people attended in activists have held vigils and forums. "Peace Action chapters across the country, along with local peace groups, have organized vigils, demonstrations and educational events that have drawn crowds of thousands. Peace groups around the nation are being flooded with calls and e-mails from concerned citizens who want to get involved," said Scott Lynch, spokesperson for Peace Action Network. Peace Action is one of the nation's largest grassroots peace and disarmament organizations. Before Sept. 11 there were 85,000 members nationwide, but many more have joined in the past few weeks. "While the President, Congress, and much of the media are calling for war, many American citizens are calling for an end to the name of peace as reported the cycle of violence," said Kevin in the Socialist Worker newsMartin, Peace Action's executive paper. Keane told the host of director. "People f rom across the "Democracy Now," a radio show nation are voicing opposition to in Connecticut, that, "Bombing the murder of innocent civilians Afghanistan is not going to end inside and outside of U.S. bor- terrorism. It will create more ders." widows and more fatherless chilIn San Francisco, between dren." 7,000 and 10,000 people rallied at Cry Heard 'Round the Delores Park. As reported in the San Fransisco Chronicle, Marilyn World Griffith, and her daughter, Tory, spoke out at the rally. The motherAmericans, however, are not daughter duo has been rallying the only ones reaching out to together since Tory was seven. support peace. Across the globe, "We want to reclaim the imagery activists young and old are gathof patriotism," said Tory. "Peace ering in peace vigils, and formis patriotic," said Griffith. "Patri- ing coalitions. otism doesn't mean you don't The International Youth Decspeak out." laration on the Internet has more The same day, a similar dem- than 250 organizations repreonstration was held in Los Ange- senting 434,509 people, and 270 les. Other cities, such as New unaffiliated people signed a decYork, Atlanta, and Washington, laration for peace. The declaraD C., are reaching out in similar tion is on the 9-llpeace.org-web site. Web site creator, Eli Pariser ways. In Washington, D.C., on Sat- began it as "a very simple form urday, the International Activist [for people] to write their repreCoalition held a small demonstra- sentatives." He said thai the site tion, and on Sunday, a broader had a large number of hits last coalition led by the Washington Sunday, but by Monday morning Peace Center also held a larger another 100,000 people had visited the site. "From Brazil to demonstration. t Some families of the victims Somalia to Japan to Mayalsia and have been communicating across America, this is the most exciting the country to speak out in sup- thing in the history of the net," said Pariser. port of peace. The 9-1 lpeace.org site also A fter the terrorist attacks, e-mail messages were sent has a petition for all ages to sign between Ryan Amundson in New to be sent to world leaders. More York and Wayne Brekhus, a Uni- than 646,360 people have signed versity of Missouri sociology already. "This is a pay off for all professor, Amundson's brother of the hyper of the e-commerce Craig was killed in the Pentagon boom, said Pariser, attack. »Article cont. on pg 8 America Prepares for War By JAMES NEWELL Pride Assistant Editor While the White House administration continues to weigh possible reactions to the recent terrorist attacks on the United States, the military has deployed ships, aircraft and soldiers to the Persian Gulf, and is preparing as the possibility of Patriotism P eace War What i s Correct for the U.S.? an officially declared war draws closer. On Sept. 24, President George W. Bush ordered that all financial connections to possible terrorist organizations be examined, and any assets allegedly linked to these organizations be frozen. In an attempt to cut off any money that aids the terrorist groups, Bush has warned all institutions that control money. "We're putting banks and financial institutions around the world on notice," said Bush: "If they fail to help us by sharing information or f r ee zing accounts, the T r ea s u r y Department now has the authority to f reeze their banks' assets and transactions in the United States." Bush has also asked for help from the citizens of Afghanistan, who he said he believed "may be tired of having the Taliban in place," to assist in the efforts of bringing the parties responsible for the attacks to justice. In a White House interview, White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said, "According to the United Nations charter, the United States has the right to defense." The U.S. is acting on that right and has deployed a substantial military force that continues to assemble in the Persian Gulf. The Persian Gulf is a body of water situated between Iran and Saudi Arabia. It is accessible through the Arabian Sea and gives the United States and the coalition of forces the best tactical access to Afghanistan and the Middle East region. It will take time to find out exactly when the U.S. formally goes to war. "We're not leaping into this, we're moving into it in a measured way," said Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, according to CNN reports. Although not labeled a war, the U.S. response is now called "Operation Enduring Freedom." It was changed f rom the initial title "Operation Infinite Justice" because the Muslim faith only uses the word infinite to describe acts associated with God. On Friday, U.S. officials substantiated earlier reports f rom the Pakistani press that have alluded to special forces already operating 1 in Afghanistan, which initially began as early as the day following the attacks on the U.S. The units are made up of small groups of U.S. and British soldiers, and they are gathering intelligence, and mapping the area for later military action, as well as attempting to find Osama bin Laden, the chief suspect in the recent attacks and a known terrorist. know about for themselves that will be publicly discussed. But it is also the nature of this first war against terrorism that there may be areas that people do not know about. And I 'm just not going to go beyond that in discussing anything that is operational like that. "They're there quietly, unseen, behind the scenes, establishing locations of people and things that will be used in military campaigns later," Shepperd said. "They don't get a lot of credit for this. We don't talk a lot about it, but they're always part of any military operation." Although the administration is still in the planning stages of action, there is some, but not all, worldwide support. Palestine, Britain, Russia, and Saudi Arabia are among the nations that have pledged support for the U.S. response to the terrorist actions. Some nations have pledged the use of air space, and others have given the U.S. the f ree use of their air bases. Russian President Vladimir , Putin said he has support for "building an international coalition" and gave the U.S. "permission for humanitarian over flight." In Saudi Arabia, the U.S. has been granted permission to use Prince Sultan Air Base, a central location, to launch air strikes on Afghanistan. Already situated in the Persian Gulf are two aircraft carriers. Each carrier holds up tb 75 aircraft and 5,000 soldiers. In addition to the carriers already in g ^ ^ ^ ^ S P R t h e area, two PS P : 7 ^..i; more are en .•. : Ki'^f^M route, along ^^Bwith other • jglpP support vessels, like more maneuverable warships and submarines. "We did not seek this conflict, but we will win it," Bush said on Saturday in his weekly War AV8B Jump Jet takes o f f . (Courtesy Photo/David Gilkey) radio address. "Our war on "They're doing exactly what terror will be much broader than Special Forces always does," the battlefields and beachheads said military analyst and retired of the past. This war will be U.S. A ir Force Maj. Gen. Donald fought wherever terrorists hide, Shepperd, during a CNN interor run, or plan." view. "They're there behind the In addition to active miliscenes establishing the locations tary, the President has called of people and things that will be used later ... This is,standard approximately 16,000 Reserve and National Guard troops to military stuff." duty. Officials say that as many In a CNN report, Ari as 50,000 reservists may be Fleischer said, "There are going eventually called to active duty. to be elements of this war that everybody will know about, that people will be able to see and �4 Tuesday, October 2, 2001 The Pride Arts & Entertainment S et Your Heart towards Atlantis By J. RYAN SANDAHL For The Pride and son who get what they both need so badly: each other. Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins also pulls off a fabulous and graceful performance in the film. He plays Tad,^ an elderly man that moves into the house above Bobby's. We later discover that Ted has psychic gifts, and is able to see into someone's past and also predict the future. Legendary screenwriter William Goldman adapted "Hearts in Atlantis." Goldman, who also adapted the screenplay for "Misery," another King novel, turns King's short story into a wonderful tale for all audiences. This f ilm has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA and has a running time of 100 minutes. Adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name, "Hearts of Atlantis" is the first Oscar-worthy film in years. Scott Hicks ("Shine") directs the film with a quiet subtleness that reminded me of Rob Reiner's "Stand By Me." With brilliant performances and wonderful cinematography, "Hearts in Atlantis" delivers a tale about how human beings change. The f ilm begins with Bobby Garfield (played by David Morse of "The Green Mile"), a photographer who receives a package in the mail. He finds a baseball glove in the package, with a note telling him that his friend, Sully, died. Bobby returns to his hometown and finds out that his other friend, Carol, also passed away. Deeply saddened, Bobby goes to his childhood home and remembers when he was 11, living with his single mother (Hope Davis of "Mumford"). Anton Yelchin ("Along Came a Spider") plays the younger Bobby. His mother is a woman concerned only with personal gratification and could care less about her child; this is evident when she gets her son a f ree library card for his birthday instead of the new bike that he Anthony Hopkins,"Hearts ofAtlantis" always wanted. The f ilm goes (Courtesy Photo/imdb.com) on to tell the story of one mother John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale in "Serendipity." (Courtesy Photo/imdb.com) Sweet Serendipity By A NN BENING Pride Staff Writer "Serendipity" was a surprise worth watching. John Cusack ("High Fidelity", "Grosse Pointe Blank", "Say Anything") and Kate Beckinsale ("Pearl Harbor", "Brokedown Palace", "The Last Days of Disco") were absolutely adorable together in this romantic comedy set in downtown New York City in the fall. "Serendipity" unfolds with Jonathon (John Cusack) in New York, out and about, t rying to find a g ift for his girlfriend. Both Jonathon and Sara (Kate Beckinsale) are drawn toward the same pair of "Magical Gloves." The "meeting of the gloves" leads to Thinking about a — STER'S DEGREE, LAW DEGREE, PhD, or MD? M o n d a y , O c t o b e r 1 5, 2 001 Graduate and Professional School Fair 10:00 A M-1:00 PM Founders Plaza Meet informally with 60 + school & program representatives Graduate School Workshop 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Career and Assessment Center School selection, application and admission p roem, financial aid information, and more! For more information, stop by the Career & Assessment Center located at 4201 Craven Hall, call (760) 750-4900, or check out our website at: www.csusm.edu/CAC an evening of ice-skating and" an escalating, seemingly pre-destined attraction. The only problem - Sara doesn't believe in taking many risks or chances. She believes that everything in life happens for a reason, and she expects fate to take control of their f uture. This to the dismay of Jonathon, who's led on the scavenger hunt of a lifetime. If they are meant to be together, Sara tells him, they will find their way. Jonathon's goofy yet endearing friend, played by Jeremy Piven ("Ellen"), accompanies him on a wild goose chase f ull of ups and downs, f urther proving the point that men love to make, "Women are highly com- plex and wake up every morning with the intent to drive u s all crazy," according to the film The best thing about "Serendipity" is the fact that it's not a romantic comedy geared only toward women.. In evidence of the laughter coming from the row behind me (three laughing males), "Serendipity" relates very well to the male perspective. I completely enjoyed this film that was rich in both romance and comedy. It can be related to both the men and women's point of view. So, girls, don't hesitate to let your favorite guy come along for 85 minutes of "Serendipitous" satisfaction! Get Involved With Your Campus Today! A ssociatedStudentsInc. / ^ m r P • s tudentsfcr\ \ ; Committees t h k . im^fe^ 1 Commencement \ 11 Student A ffairs U p \ | -1 C o m n i ^ n i Q ^ o n s ] » J j and other issues^! concerning YOU / j on campus. < ~ • W i I -K « i1 .« > 1 M l. tl ; « Come into the ASI officie i t Cbmmotis 203 and pick up an a pplication e-mail Dustin Naylor at naylprl856@yahoo.com Get Involved Today! �Janet Jackson Wows San Diego Ml Marcos Martinez Brings Theatre, Teaching and Multiculturalism Together By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer nativity story, according t o the coordinators of the Arts and Lecture Series. The pastorela is a coTheater is one of the passions production of CSUSM's Visual of Marcos Martinez, an associate and Performing Arts Departprofessor from CSUSM's Visual ment, the Arts and Lectures and Performing Arts Depart- Series, and California Center for ment. He teaches modern and the A rts in Escondido. Latin American theater as well "The pastorela was one of as general education humanities the first plays to be performed in By MIA ALIO at CSUSM. Martinez, a New what is now the United States, Pride Staff Writer Mexico native, received his mas- and as such it is one of the first ter's degree in theater at the American plays. The fact that As Janet Jackson wowed the University of New Mexico and this play is in Spanish asserts the audience during the opening act graduated f rom Julliard School's existence of a specific Spanish of her concert, all I could hear Professional Actor Training Pro- character in American culture in was my sister yelling, "This is gram. the American Southwest and the just awesome!" "The theatre I do seeks to United States," said Martinez. Jackson's "All For You" tour create meaningful experiences "There is a large Spanish-speakhit San Diego Wednesday night for the audience," said Marti- ing community in North County at the . San Diego Sports Arena. nez. "Since we derive meaning with very little to see in terms The group 112 opened for JackJanet Jackson perfotmed Wednesday night. (Courtesy Photo/imdb. com)in many ways, especially in the; of entertainment. The pastorela son and debuted their hit single, arts, what theatre offers its public provides a necessary avenue for Jackson's concert was the perfect i n line with the sexual nature of "Peaches and Cream." are specific ways to think about this community in terms of I looked around the arena, blend of her new album, "All For the album. the places in which we live and reflection and incorporation into Jackson briefly left the stage and not one seat was empty. The You," and a mix of her old classic American culture. Coming to how we live." songs like "Rhythm Nation," and to change into a dominatrix latex fans loved Jackson, and her dancCommitted to theater per- the center to see a play in Spanoutfit for "Would You Mind." ers were a big hit as well. Jack- "That's the Way Love Goes." formances, Martinez has been ish will open people's horizons, Most, of Jackson's perfor- She brought an ecstatic fan to the son and her dancers performed active in directing and produc- to some extent." immaculately, and they enter- mances were songs f rom her stagehand strapped him to a "sex Martinez frequently travels ing plays, not only in the country tained San Diegans with both new album "All For You", which chair," and proceeded to sing an but also abroad. "Part of what I to promote his productions; he has created controversy since its orgasmic song as she climbed all new and old songs. do is bridge cultural gaps," said has m ade trips to Japan, Europe, Halfway through the con- April release. The album con- over him. The crowd, no doubt, Africa, South America, Mexico, Martinez. cert, I finally sat down in my tains songs with explicitly sexual went crazy. As the song came to He has directed plays in and the Middle East. "Traveling seat, but was brought to my feet lyrics, and it is even banned in an end, the chair descended into the Faeroe Islands, Ghana, and breaks down prejudices and again as the band started to play some countries. Jackson man- the stage and it was clear that the the U.S. Martinez also teaches fear," he said. "I would encour"Nasty," my personal favorite. aged to promote even more sexual title of this tour, "All for You," courses and workshops in t he- age students to travel so that activity at her concert, keeping was justified. ater, and uses the Suzuki Actor they can develop their life skills Training Method, which he and learn about the world, themselves, and learned in Toga their counMura, Japan. try," said Martinez Martinez. began directing in 1986 and has vHetravdirected 30 plays, eled to including "Sexual Bosnia last Perversity in August to Chicago", "Fool teach a For Love", "Ay, theater compadre", and w orkshop. Marcos Martinez performs. ished his performance, and joke that made it worthwhile was By MELANIE ADDINGTON "Dirty Works" in (Courtesy photo/ Marcos Martinez)Bosnia is " thanked all of the officers for the idea that being a mermaid Pride Editor Accra, Ghana. He now mostly being there. Giuliani then broke comes with certain physical hinalso produced "The House of i » ruins after the civil war," "We choose to live our lives the sorrowful tone with the first drances to loving a man. Bernarda Alba." said Martinez. "There was a Alicia Keyes was the musiin freedom" was the message joke of the evening. Michael whole street bombed down and Critic Dagny Joensen, who from New York Mayor Rudolph asked him if [SNL] could be cal guest. Her first song for the writes for the magazine, the buildings were in ruins." He Giuliani during Saturday's funny, to which Giuliani replied, evening was "Falling." Keyes' Sosialurin, commented on plans to direct a production in performance was subdued, but season premiere of "Saturday "Why start h ow?" Martinez' production and direc- Bosnia next year. beautifully performed. Night Live." Giuliani tion of "The House of Bernarda His involvement in theater Cast member addressed the audience Alba": "Many cultures meet in also led him to co-found La I I Jimmy Fallon executed and stressed the importhis production and it is prob- Compania de Teatro de 5 tasteful humor about tance of continuing with ably thanks to director Marcos Albuquerque (the Albuquerque Jfl Osama bin Laden in New York "instituMartinez, that this play is so Theater Company), and he the skit, "Weekend tions," such as the original, although the cultural served as artistic director f rom ^ Update." He suggested Empire State Building, gap is so wide." 1988 to 1991. In its first 10 that the FBI has begun Wall Street, and SNL. Martinez, also an actor, has years, La Compania was one of searching for bin Laden However, Giuliani appeared in both English and the most vibrant Latino theatre in remote areas, so all did not stand alone. Spanish plays. He appeared with companies in the Southwest, and movie theaters that have Many New York the founder of the Teatro it trained and launched several Mariah Carey's film, firefighters, police offiCampesino, Louis Valdez, in Chicanos from New Mexico into 1 "Glitter", are now being cers, and the police a 1999 play called "Bandido." high-profile, professional actor searched. commissioner stood by Other performances by Martinez training programs, both in the "Weekend Update" his side. Although their include his readings of "The U.S. and London. New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was a guest on SNL. ajSQ tQ Qne presence made viewers Mummified Deer" in 2000; Not only does Martinez keep ! (Courtesy Photo/NYC.gov) real story, by announcaware that this was not a "The Last Angry Brown Hat" in himself busy with school and A fter the formal introduc- ing that New York is awesome traditional SNL show, even more 1996; "Ludlow: El grito de las theater-related work, but he is tions, actress Reese Witherspoon and asked viewers to send donachanges were coming. A fter Giuminas" in 1993; and "El cabal- married and has two daughters liani finished his eloquent speech, continued the show as host for the tions for the Twin Towers Fund lero de Olmedo" in 1991. as well. Therefore, time manPaul Simon, wearing a FDNY premiere. "We've never done a by calling (877) 870-4278. Martinez is preparing to per- agement is important in his life. The humor involving Jesse hat, came onstage and performed show under these circumstances. form a one-man show called "A lot about tny work is makfor the heroes of New York. So, we're still finding our way, Jackson was a bit over the top, but "Holy D irt" at the Fifth Annual ing schedules," said Martinez. Heroes, according to Giuliani, but I promise we'll t ry" said within traditional SNL humor. Carmel Performing Arts Festi- "But I f ind time outside of teachBut, the Jackson jokes were not only include the firefighters Witherspoon. val Oct. 17, 18, and 20 at 7:30 ing. Sometimes I work on weekAs always, she portrayed a laugh-out-loud funny. Yet, when and police officers, but everyone ends, during the summer, and at p.m. at Cherry Hall. at the World Trade Center. 25,000 sweet, innocent girl in all of her the Taliban becomes a joke on Another upcoming project night." With whatever f ree time lives were saved because of the skits. She and SNL cast member one of the most popular Amerifor Martinez is "Pastorela." A he has, there's no doubt that Will Ferrell performed the adult can shows, are we really sending officers and firefighters. pastorela is a festive represen- Martinez will spend it on of his SNL creator Loren Michael version of a Little Mermaid skit. out the right message? tation of a traditional Mexican many loves - theater. came onstage after Simon fin- Although it was long, the one G iuliani C racks F irst J oke f o r S NL v �STUDENT POLL Were the events on Tuesday, Sept. 11, preventable? Y es.../.l..........32/69 Possibly. No Not Sure 12/69 .....15/69 10/69 *Results f rom on-line survey at www.csusmpride.com N ext week we ask you how you feel about: HOMECOMING Students Build a Foundation for Life By CHRIS NUNN The stepping of student's feet upon these familiar steps here at CSUSM gives new meaning, hope, and direction to re-entry students who choose to build a foundation for their lives. When I met with re-entry students across campus, it brought me a clearer understanding of what they bring to CSUSM, and how they have opportunities waiting as they travel their educational path. One fellow student, Richard Hunt, was unsure of his major before he began his higher education. Then he re-enrolled and said he would "take an active role in what (he) wanted (his) life to become." He is focusing on getting his bachelor's in literature and writing studies. After he gets his bachelor's, Richard plans to study at a liberal arts college in Colorado for his master's, and someday teach at the collegiate level. Another fellow student, Darlyne Gensel, majors in business management, with an emphasis in higher technology. She learned about the business major at CSUSM from a friend. Darlyne explained that, at any age or any degree of knowledge, someone returning to school can achieve what HA VE AN OPINION? You might have heard the myth that nothing is forever, but since you're smart enough to read my column you probably realize the Grateful Dead, cockroaches, and of course government bureaucracy not only live forever, but they get larger as time goes on. On the early morning of September 11, 2001 and in the time since, we as a country have wanted nothing more than retribution for the atrocities carried out on my hometown of New York City, my friends, and my countrymen. But when I heard of the government's plans to create a cabinet -level position the Office of Homeland Security my stomach cringed, at the thought of bureaucratizing our fight with terrorism. In this time of great national unity, please pardon my cynicism, but the government's record with "the war on..."is deplorable. The war on drugs, the war on poverty, and other failed ideological wars the government has waged are a clear indication the government is incapable of combatting its ego; let alone the The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell V kfbr Padilla Madeleine Marshal! lives for the better. We always need to remember how much our lives influence others, and always remind ourselves that we need to do our best regardless of where we are in life. Uplifting ourselves brings us joy, hope, and a willingness to be more receptive to where our lives are going. A friend asked me to take time and be present with the Lord during the day. Remember to take time today to slow down and reflect on your relationship with yourself; it will always take you along a path where you and others can help build each other's lives for the better. SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EMTORS TO PRWE@CSUSM.EDU l itters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. ' Deadline for submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. B ring J ustice t o T hose A ccountable By DARREN MARKS For The Pride he/she want. She finances her education with student loans. In my view, student and faculty are responsible for working together, and for building upon one another's strengths and weaknesses to understand how they may u nify the school to serve the needs of all. At this time, this blessed nation of ours is greatly tested, and we are asked to unite in an act of love. If we think of those who also walk with us here on campus, we should reflect on how we may work together. A true blessing brings fruit when we look back at the steps we took in life, and change our problems of a nation. Our government should leave wars to the men and women who know how to win 'em. Here is the crux of my problem: anytime government steps in and declares war on anything, the onslaught of bureaucratic mess to follow is about as problem-solving as a runner shooting himself in the foot before running a marathon. Just maybe it is time that grandiose gestures are replaced with efficient and accountable actions that yield the objectives we set out to accomplish. Instead of setting up another department to deal with terrorism, congress should reinstate the House Committee on Un-American Activities with the jurisdiction of hunting down terrorism cells in the United State, and be given the authority to cut off the terrorist's domestic fundraising gravy train. Rather than vowing to rid the world of terrorism through declaring war, a noble but not feasible goal, the United States should repeal the executive order that prohibits assassinations. Then we should proceed to unremittingly eliminate the blood- thirsty leadership of violent terrorist organizations one by one. As we systematically accomplish that goal Osama Bin Ladin, Saddam Hussein, Yassir Arafat and their misguided comrades will disappear when they realize that their declarations of holy war against the United States, and other democratic nations, are their self-written death certificates. The grand symbolism of a declaration of war will serve at best ineffective when we go after an enemy with no country, and no capitol. Further it gives credibility to any enemy who does not deserve it. Are Bin Ladin, and his type a credible threat to the United States? Not a chance; terrorists are like termites, they only pose a threat when they are ignored. We do not need a long, drawn-out war with rogue terrorists, we need leadership that will deploy our special forces to leave the corpses of terrorism to rot in the desert, and a federal government focused on national security, not social security and farm subsidies. submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride Opinion Editor Speaks Out By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Recently The Pride and its editors were criticized by Jared Hines, Frater of Tau Kappa Epsilon and student Tami Illingworth. As one of the writers of the "erroneous [opinion] article" entitled "Students Respond Differently to Tragedy," I would like to clarify some issues. First off, the article was an opinion piece, not an editorial. It is illogical to assume that an article written for the opinion page by one or more editors is the voice of The Pride editors and staff as a whole. It is unjust to criticize The Pride for the opinion of two students. When there is an opinion that all editors and the most of staff writers agree upon, it is written into our editorial by the "unsigned majority." Secondly, there is a clear difference between a news piece and an opinion piece. 111ingworth wrote, "The job of journalists is to present news in a professional and unbiased manner to allow for the reader to come to their own conclusions." We did not break this code of journalistic values. Our piece was not news. It was clearly biased in nature, as all opinions are, and was placed on a page labeled Opinion. Freedom's Choice By MICHAEL NGUYEN Look at the world from afar And see the truth of who we are Deep-seated pain and agony Clouds our mind to what we see California StateUniversity San Marcos All opinions and letters to the editor, published J^-Jhe Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and San Marpos, CA <fo not necessarily represent the Views of The Pride, Or 92096-0001 ofCalifornia State University San Marcos. Unsigned Phone: (760) 750-6099 editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride Fax:(760)750-3345 editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, E-mail; pride@csusm.edu telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may h ttp://www.csusmpride.com be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be Third, I would like to correct a line from the opinion piece. Claudia and I stated, "What disappointed us, however, was the competition between the fraternities Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, who were showing off by playing loud and vulgar music." We apologize; it was clearly unfair for Claudia and me to blame the fraternities as a whole for the actions of five or eight fraters working to recruit new members on Tuesday, September 11. Also, I have yet to find any articles that match Hines' statement from his opinion piece entitled, "Open Your Eyes, Not Your Mouth." He wrote "The Pride seems to have a history of attacking the Greek system..." In my opinion, this is an unwarranted attack on our student newspaper. Open your eyes; in a recent issue of The Pride, dated Tuesday, September 4, the Greek system made front page news as major participants in the set-up and success of Welcome Week Festivities. Lastly, I would like to remind readers to look at all opinion pieces with a certain level of skepticism (including this one). Clearly, opinion writing can be backed with facts and numbers, but more often it is backed by feelings, judgments, personal standards and personal values. A passion that is strongly felt An anger that is inwardly dealt Lends to a quiet f ury that strives For the blood of other lives Innocence lost under freedom's cloak Begins the darkness that evil provoked Can blind vengeance ease our pain Will it quench our thirst if brethren are slain Though we must eradicate The people who freedom, they hate With equal justice must we pay To those who mark us as easy prey Hastened lives end for all to see Will be the death of freedom's ecstasy . .. �Soccer G ame Cancelled D ue t o A bsent Referee By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer CSUSM and Utah State University men's soccer players waited an hour and 45 minutes for a referee that never showed for Friday's game. At 5:45, the teams and their few spectators left Mangrum Field, where the players were going to hold their game. Khalid Al-shafie, the CSUSM men's soccer coach, had great plans and goals for his team's performance for Friday's game. Before what never turned out to be a game, Al-shafie said, "We are going to cut from running and chasing, to holding the ball more during the game. We are also going to celebrate tonight if we score first and win." The coach and the team, however, did not have the opportunity to put this plan into action. An hour past the scheduled game time, many calls were made, and Al-shafie spoke to a representative from the Referee Association. The representative told the coach that he would try to get a referee in 15 to 20 minutes. Time passed, but no substitute referee ever showed up, and the game was cancelled. Utah State University soccer players said they were upset about not playing. "We are very upset that the referee did not show up," said Justus Loyet, a Utah State University soccer player. "We drove 16 hours to get to California." One Utah player said, "The CSUSM players were very cool. Our experience at CSUSM was good until about an hour ago." Another Utah player added, "Tell the CSUSM soccer team that they are invited to go play in Utah. The referees (in Utah) are not good, but they are punctual." "It happens," said Joseph Cafiefo, captain of CSUSM men's soccer team, referring to the referee's absence. "It is the first time that has happened to us. Technically we forfeit, b ut if it is not reported it does not count." According to Al-shafie, the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is responsible for contracting the referees for the soccer games. After the incident, the coach spoke with Susana Gonzalez, interim Executive Director for ASI, and Brad Schmidt, ASI Club Technician. Al-shafie said that neither he nor A SI knew what had happened. ASI told Al-shafie that they would find out what went wrong, and would update him on Monday. The Pride contacted ASI during the weekend for comments, but was unable to obtain any information from ASI before press time since their offices are closed on weekends. CSUSM men's soccer team, however, continues to prepare for future games and is still recruiting players. "There are a couple of players who want to join. We'll get them uniforms, so hopefully they will join us," said Al-shafie. "Whoever wants to come and join us is free to do so. It is open for anybody and you will share the experience of the Cougars on the field," said Enrique Refugio, a soccer player and junior studying psychology. The next CSUSM soccer game is against UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 7 at Santa Barbara. Another game is scheduled for Oct. 9 against UCSD at 4 p.m. on Mangrum Field, the date of the first CSUSM homecoming celebration. "We expect to win for sure, no excuses," said Refugio. Saturday, Sept. 22, the University of Utah defeated the Cougars, 3-0. The game against Pepperdine University on Sept. 21 was cancelled. Al-shafie said he hopes to reschedule the Pepperdine game soon. G olf S eason: Women's and Men's Team Begin Again New Faces for Men's Golf By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor This year the men's golf team is filled with new faces. The team is currently made up of five freshmen and two sophomores, and there are no returning players from last year. Brett Dolch, one of the top players from last year, has taken a year off to focus on academics. Currently the team is practicing for their first tournament in October. "So far it has been a slow start, but we will continue to practice and work hard," said Fred HanQver, head golf coach. For the third year in a row, golf team C lassifieds Women's Golf Team Update The Tournament at Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California is 5,957-yards long and a 73-par course. Junior Kerry Neely finished in ninth place, shooting 91 in the first round, and 83 in the second round. Following: Neely were Jennifer Tunzi (175), Robin Shaft (177), Stephanie Goss (188) and Erin Thys (189). There are many new players on the team this year, with only one of the seven Cougar players returning (four of the players graduated last year, and the others are taking a year o ff). Hanover said that he and the new team have great expectations this year. "Most of the players don't have tournament experience, but they will when the ||| Graduate D egr«ef$|th a Cutting Edge HPU g raduate p rograms p rovide t he t ools I s kills t o h elp y pu succeed i n t oday's f ast-paced e nvironment. 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The women's golf team placed fourth at the Monterey Bay Lady Otter Invitational Golf Tournament, a two-day event that began Monday, Sept. 24. The players shot 369 oji the first round of the day and 352 on the second day, with a total score of 721. "It was our f irst tournament this year and we are doing okay, but the potential is there to compete at nationals and do well," said head golf coach Fred Hanover. Alpha Xi Delta would like to welcome all our new members, we are so happy to have you as our sisters!! Inside Sales Rep. Part-time/Full-time Work from home Call (760) 945-3890 Ext. 1# Office-Computer Operator Operate computer and prep letters f or mailings. Must be computer literate. M-F 12-4, Contact Carol Anderson at Morgan Stanley Rancho Santa Fe 858-756-3765. Free gas. Cash paid weekly. Driver needed for private individual. Light maintence provided. Meals provid ed daily. Need A.S.A.P. Call anytime. As for Randy. 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Sunday, Oct. i 9th Annual CSUSM Tukwut Pow Wow, Day 2 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: CSUSM Soccer Field Monday, Oct. 8 Homecoming Activities Cal State San Marcos Squares and Veterans BBQ. Free food. Tuesday, Oct. 9 Homecoming Men's Soccer Game Time: 4 p.m. Location: Mangrum Field Wednesday, Oct. 10 Intercultural Speaker Series Presents Angela Davis Time: 7 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Esccmdido Davis, an internationally recognized scholar, writer, lecturer and activist, will discuss ethnic studies, and activism related to prison reform. Admission is f ree to current Cal State San Marcos students (with university I D ); $5 for other students; arid $10 for the general public. Tickets for this lecture are available by calling 1-880-98TICKET. Thursday, Oct. 11 Dr. Sid Berger: Director of UCLA's Center for the History of the Book will discuss medieval manuscripts. Time: 2:30-3:45 p.m. Location: Commons 206 For more info, contact Prof. Heather Hayton at getmedieval@csusm.edu Film for Thought Presents "The Right Stuff' Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido See how the f uture began iir this cinematic look at the beginnings of the U. S. space program and of the daredevil, cowboy ethos of the first astronauts. The CSUSM "Film for Thought" series will explore how "outer space" has been represented in film. Free admission. Sunday, Oct. 14 Annual Carnation Walk Time; Arrival 9 a.m., walk begins 9:30 a.m. Location: Begins at the Dome Terrace 'Sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega, the proceeds f rom the walk will benefit local shelters and victims of domestic violence. Registration is due Oct. 7. For more info., contact Maren at (760) 807-9743 or Ashley at (760) 8074619. Clubs Circle K International Time: 4 p.m. Location: University 442 Workshops Tuesday, Oct. 2 Life After LTWR: Career Options Workshop Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: University 100 An informational workshop about planning for graduate school, and career options. Wednesday, Oct. 3 Study Abroad Info. Meeting Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 MLA & APA Formats Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Review MLA and APA formats for your writing projects. Thursday, Odt. 4 Career Skills: Resume, Interview & Job Search Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn resume writing and interviewing skills. Friday, Oct. 5 Careers for Liberal Studies Majors Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Explore the many career opportunities available for you. Registration Information Friday, Oct. 5—Last day to withdraw with a " W" from fall classes that meet the first half of the semester. (Withdrawals a fter Sept. 7 for these classes require the College Dean's signature). Thoughts on... Friendship Compiled by M. Addington A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth. - Charles Darwin The real test of friendship is: ' Can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy together those moments of life that are utterly simple? They are the moments people looks back on at the end of life and number as their most sacred experiences. -Eugene Kennedy Friends need not agree in everything or go always together, or have no comparable other friendships of the same intimacy. On the contrary, in friendship union is more about ideal things: and in that sense it is more ideal and less subject to trouble than marriage is. -George Santayana A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. -Walter Winchell Peace Activism Sweeps Nation after Terrorist Attacks of Sept. 11 »Article cont. from pg 3 "enough people are connected in a crisis like this that a very fast global response can occur." Other peace organizations are also reaching out globally through the Internet. At the web page f or International A.N.S.W.E.R., (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism), hundreds of individuals, including former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, James L afferty of the National Lawyers Guild, Green Party U.S.A., Wolfgang Richter, the president for European Peace Forum in Germany, and more, have signed up, declar- ing their endorsement for peace. A.N.S.W.E.R. also helped organize a walk on Washington that was held on Saturday. The Washington Peace Center also held a larger walk on Sunday. The Associated Press reported that police used pepper spray to "control some protesters as they passed the D.C. convention center." It was also reported that former president Bill Clinton spoke out on behalf of freedom of speech. " 'This is America,' said Bill Clinton. 'They are welcome to say whatever they want to say . .. If the f uture of the world in the Middle East is what bin Laden wants it to be, they would not be able t o speak their mind,'" reported the Associated Press. Another web page, Pax.Protest.net provides global resources, such as web links to every peace organization, and updates on the events of organizations. For example, on Saturday activist alerts included a war protest in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and a peace vigil in London that said they will be "gathering every Tuesday and Saturday pleading for a peaceful resolution." Pax also provides information and their reasoning for requesting peace. They state that their "belief is that a non-military response is the best strategy for a permanent end to terror, because . .. we can best ensure peace, justice, and freedom worldwide. Indiscriminate killings of Afghani citizens or other innocent citizens of the globe will achieve nothing but death, and it is certain to inflame retaliation and even f urther terrorism-and it lowers us t o the level of the terrorist attackers." Also on the Internet are message board communications f rom activists. Muto Ichyo, a longtime Japanese peace activist who speaks on behalf of a Japanese peace coalition, released a declaration against the U.S. war of retaliation. "We are encouraged by voices coming f rom grieved New York people, 'Peace, not revenge!' In these voices we sense that many in New York who experienced the clashing calamity, now feeling war, bombing, and massive violence close to them, find that vengeance using overwhelming military power and the show of American force do not make amends for their grief. Voices against this war of vengeance are rising f rom peace movements and informed public of the United States. They are rising everywhere in the world," said Ichyo. 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IX No. 7/Tuesday, October 9,2001 Time Stands Still at CSUSM By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer A few minutes past 11 a.m. on Wednesday, time stood still on the Craven Hall clock tower, Students and staff were literally left in the dark, wondering what had caused the sudden power outage that lasted approximately 40 minutes. The repercussions of the delay were numerous, varying in severity. Most of the incidents related to the power outage were minor; however; people were trapped in two non-working elevators in Graven Hall, and another elevator in University Hall. Students in wheelchairs were stranded on the upper floors of buildings, unable to use the non-functioning elevators. A total of seven people were trapped in two Craven Hall ele- The individuals trapped in the elevators used the elevator's emergency phones to call University Police dispatch, Everyone was out of the elevators by 11:50 a.m.; this delay was caused because the system that accepts back-up energy in Craven Hall was down, The only way out of the campus buildings during a power outage is by using the stairs, This can be a problem for students in wheelchairs, like one sludent who was stuck on the upper floors in Academic Hall during the outage. Tom Blair, Facilities Director, said, "Disabled Student Services is aware of the situation in Academic Hall and makes every effort to limit the number of disabled students on the upper floors of the building. In the event of emergencies, phones are vators when t he outage o ccurred available on t he wall n ear t he around 11 a.m., said Sgt. B ill elevator for anyone t o contact McCullough of University Police. »Article cont on pg 2 By JENNIFER Pride Staff Writer HOLMES the CSUSM American Indian Student Alliance (AISA), featured many different NativeThe rhythmic sounds of American ceremonies, intertribdrumming and chanting filled al dancing, drumming, and singthe air at CSUSM this weekend ing. as Native Americans from tribes People from all over the country across the U.S came together came out to join the celebration. to participate in the 9th Annual "I made a special trip out here CSUSM Tukwut Pow Wow. The just for the Pow Wow," said Linda festivities took place Saturday Horen, from Golden Valley, Ariz. and Sunday, and were free to the A newcomer to the Pow Wow, Michelle Lee of public. The Pow Wow, organized by »Article cont on pg. 5 Students Can D onate Blood on Campus By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer The San Diego Blood Bank, an affiliate of the American Red Cross, will accept blood donations on . campus on Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 17. The blood drive will take place at the Dome's lower parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jocelyn Brown, Vice President of External Affairs for Associated Students, Incorporated., coordinated the event to get students to contribute to the worldwide relief effort to help those in need, especially individuals who CSUSM clock last year pictured here. The CSUSM Clock Tower stopped were injured in the terrorist during last week's power outage. (Pride Photo/Melame Addington) attacks. "This is a great way for CSUSM.students to show support and patriotism for our country. We're really hoping to fill all openings to make this a successful event," said Brown. Freshman Steve Koch plans to donate. "I felt a sense of helplessness in trying to support the victims and their families over in New York and Washington, D.C. Now that we're going to have a blood drive here at CSUSM, I feel great knowing that I'm helping out fellow Americans in need." San Diego Blood Bank has allotted 94 CSUSM students to give blood — 54 spaces have yet to be filled. The openings are limited to 94 spaces due to the number of staff on hand and their time constraints. The Blood Bank prefers that students pre-register for the event by signing up in the ASI office in Commons 203, or registering by phone (760) 750-4996. Although pre-registration is not required, students who do so will receive priority on the days of the drive. "We really appreciate the support of the university, and are looking forward to a successful drive," says Lilian Gonzalez, Donor Recruitment Consultant for the San Diego Blood Bank. Every CSUSM stu3ent that donates blood will receive a Red Cross Hawaiian print t-shirt. All students that are interested are encouraged to contact Jocelyn Brown at (760) 750-4996. American Indian Students Hold Second Success (Above) More than 20 vendors were present at thefestival. (Right) The Van Dykefamily ofSan Diego dressed in traditional regalia. The Kumeyaay family allowed their picture to be taken before their performance. (Pride Photos/Jennifer Holmes) Arts...................6-7 Opinion... ...8-10 Calendar. .. 11 �The Pride 2 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 Student Explores Russia for School By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Students may dream about the idea of studying a semester abroad, but few actually do it. Senior Dulee Solis, however, took a chance, and studied her theater major at Russia's Saint Petersburg State Theater Arts Academy. She learned of this opportunity when she took a theater arts class with Professor Marcos Martinez, from the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Martinez had invited the Academy's Sergei Tcherkasski to teach a theater workshop at CSUSM, which Solis attended. To express her thanks, Solis wrote Tcherkasski a thank-you note. After he received the note, Tcherkasski suggested that Solis study in Russia, and within a year, after finishing what was left of her time in the Navy, she decided to spend a semester studying at the Academy. "My experience in Russia showed me that, in America, we are' a pretentious society," said Solis. "In the work place we smile at strangers and give great customer service. We are dependent on each other's emotions and reactions. We, as Americans, have to be liked by everyone and are affected if we are not. In Russia that is not the case." Solis said her time spent in Russia was enjoyable, yet drastically different from America. She said some of the differences she noticed included few people smiling, a no-return shopping policy, and non-existent customer service. Solis said she also felt that the younger generation seemed to be more positive toward foreign students than the older generation. "Everyone is very educated," said Solis. "There is a great respect for teachers, elders and authority in general." Dule Solis, center, with friends in Russia. (Courtesy photo/Dulce Solis) Saint Petersburg State Theater Arts Academy is well known and is thought of highly in Russia. The Academy's focus is education and theater; the school is comparable to Julliard in the United States. The ages of students studying at the Academy is 17 to 27. Classes are held Mondays through Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. On Sundays, students are f ree to rehearse on their own time. The curriculum includes acting, singing, voice, speech, acrobatics, stage movement, dancing, history, English and literature. Some of Solis' interesting and abstract acting projects involved working with imaginary objects which enhanced the feeling of being "in that moment in space", monologues, and a project in which she gave animal characteristics to a character in a play. At the Academy, students also have what is called a "Master", who closely follows the development arid growth of each individual at the Academy. Solis completed her semester at the Academy with final exams, and received a perfect score of 5 out of a possible 5. Reflecting on her semester spent in Russia, Solis said, "Although I went to the Academy for acting, I learned more about myself as an American." Solis, who is married and a Vista resident, plans to audition for her master's degree at Julliard, Yale University or New York University after her June graduation. Campus Police Install Blue Light By MIA ALIO Pride Staff Writer Many CSUSM students, faculty, and staff make a long trek to their cars every night. After a long day of work and classes, however, many of them may not be aware of their surroundings or the possible dangers they could face during the evening. If an individual is faced with an emergency while making his/her trek to the car, the parking lots are equipped with special direct dial "blue" light telephones, which allow a person to be connected with a University Police dispatcher. University Police stressed that the "blue" light telephones are for emergency use only. To help prevent any students, faculty, or staff from misusing the emergency telephones, University Police offers personnel escorts to and from vehicles and buildings. The University Police is an official police department on campus that currently has 10 sworn officers at their disposal. Tom Schultheis, chief of University Police, explains that a sworn officer can provide appropriate enforcement and has the power to arrest a person. The officers can also activate fire and medical assistance. In the past three years that Chief Schultheis has been with CSUSM, he said he cannot recall any reports of an attack or rape on an individual. Chief Schultheis said that the department's purpose is to provide a safe environment for the campus community and to be as visible as possible. He also said that there is a police officer on foot-patrol 24 hours a day. The department is available 24 hours as well, and is located in the University Services Building on the eastside of campus. Those who would like to access the police escort service are asked to call 750-4567, or dial extension 4567,. on campus. A mural honoring the past and celebrating the future of CSUSM was placed near Founders' Plaza for Homecoming Week; a student looks on. (Pride photo/Victoria Segall) Power Outage Causes Students to be Trapped in Elevators; Dome Unable to Sell Food, Writing Center Shuts Down, Students Lose Work on Computers »Articke cont. from pg l police dispatch for assistance," said Blair. "We would do everything we could to ensure the safety of the person stranded. Every situation would have to be assessed individually," said Rose Kelly, a University Police dispatcher. When asked what precautions the university is taking to accommodate disabled students during power outages or emergencies on campus, CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez said, "I will follow up with my own questions as to our capacity and abijity to meet the needs of disabled persons in the event of a power outage." Charles Walden, of Facilities Services, explained why the outage occurred: "The Central Plant, which supplies the heating and air conditioning for the campus, was recently expanded to handle the additional requirements of the new buildings currently under construction. While testing the new equipment on Wednesday, the added load caused a short in the new electrical switchgear, which in turn caused the main electrical system to shut down. This resulted in the loss of power to the entire campus." Walden added that Facilities Services has installed additional circuit protection in the new switchgear to avoid future power failures on campus. CSUSM has emergency generators in University Hall, Science Hall, Craven Hall, and University Services, in the case of an incident like Wednesday's or worse. "The emergency generators for University and Science Halls came on and worked as designed. The generator in Craven also worked properly; however, the 'automatic transfer switch' that allows the building to accept the power failed," said Walden. The failure of the working automatic transfer switch caused the elevators to stop working. Facility Services scheduled a test for Sunday morning to try and diagnose the problem and repair it as necessary. In University Hall, back up generators were able to provide energy to the elevators; two people were stuck in one elevator. It began to function again by 11:19 a.m. Walden said that an emergency generator was not included in Academic Hall's design when it was built, because of funding. There is also no generator in the Commons area. "The original design of Academic Hall, which was approved by the California State University normal construction plan approval process,, was not built with an emergency power generator," said Blair. "Therefore, the elevator will not operate during power outages. This is a temporary situation, which is planned to be corrected by adding an elevator on the southern end of the building." The exact timing of the elevator addition is not clear, but is expected to coincide with the construction of the Business Building. "The Business Building will have a power generator which should provide enough power for emergency use in Academic Hall," said Blair. The Business Building is the university's first item on the new bond that will be requested through the legislature next year. "The building will not be completed for several years," said Blair. Other problems during the campus power outage were minor. Students lost unsaved work on computers, and the backup computer system failed to activate. Classes were either instructed without lighting and media devices, or canceled. The campus Writing Center in Craven Hall had to cancel tutoring appointments due to the darkness. The Dome was also unable to prepare and sell food and beverages during its prime hours of business. �Tuesday, October 9,2001 3 H i e P ride Local News Angela Davis Civil Rights Activist at CSUSM By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer Author and activist Angela Davis will be a guest speaker at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido as part of CSUSM's Arts & Lectures Series, and Intercultural Speakers Series, inaugurating CSUSM's Intercultural Speakers Series. A professor in the History of Consciousness department at UC Santa Cruz, Davis has written several books on the politics of race, gender, the prison system, and most recently, the music of women blues legends Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey. Davis played a central role in the civil rights protests of the 1960s and 70s. She was an active member of the Black Panther and the Communist Party, and was dismissed from her position as an assistant professor of philosophy at UCLA because of such associations. In an attempt to free George Jackson in 1970, which social change. Prior to her talk at the Center for the Arts, Davis will hold an open forum Wednesday on "The State of Ethnic, Studies" in Commons 206 from 3-5 p.m. A reception of some 200 students, faculty, and community members to inaugurate iCSUSM's first thnic Studies If They Come M in Morning: Angela Davis took part in civil rights protests ofthe 1960s and 70s. She is inor Program, an Voices of thefirstin a series ofIntercultural Speakers for CSUSM's new ethnic studies interdisciplinary minor program. (Courtesy photo/imdb.com) Resistance drawing on (1971). In 1980, Davis ran for vice president on* author of eight books and many coursework from nine different articles. She is an acclaimed inter- campus departments, will be held the Communist Party ballot. national speaker and remains a at the Center, following her lecToday Davis, an accomplished cultural theorist, is the strong force for political and ture. led to four deaths on the steps of a Marin County courthouse, Davis was implicated and ^became only the third woman in history to make the FBI's most wanted list. She was tried and acquitted after she spent 16 months in jail. Her experiences in jail prompted her to write her first book, Congratulations to James Paynter Newell and Jennifer Marie Veitch who were married Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001. Great Student Airfares available with y our JSiC or I YTC Bangkok Mexico London Paris Guadalajara Tokyo Orlando The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newell. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Veitch. James and Jennifer are students at California State University San Marcos. James is a dedicated editor and writer for The Pride student newspaper. We wish them both well on their journey together. enthetical. APA, MLA, Chicago, and all other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. The PLS favors student writing and will privilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research in the student's field of study or published texts of a related kind. Staff and faculty contributions will also be considered. Photos or images (black and white preferred) of other artwork will also be accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Please The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publi- submit images and text using the following instruccation of The Pride, is again seeking student writ- tions. ing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to Submit a blind copy, with your name appearwrite and professors are asked to take writing seriing only on a cover sheet and essay title, your mailously. 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The event is made possible through funds from Mission Federal Credit Union, ASI, and Instructionally Related Activities (IRA). am & U & ON sytepK* * 599 150 398 456 150 422 112 tm&s w* Located in the U CSD Price Center La Jolla mm 858-452-0630 tm 1-8OQ-2C0U NCIL kmtnc** Uadir-fe S s& lmt\ &l t www.counciltravel.coni THE GRADUATE ^ C M Q O L BMVERSITV W The Pride Office Commons 201 Submissions: Deadline for submissions: Submissions are currently being accepted for the upcoming Pride Literary Supplement. All forms of literary writing - expository, critical, theoretical and creative writing ~ are encouraged. For further information, contact The Pride Authors should avoid highly technical lanoffice by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu, or by phone guage, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they at (760) 750-6099; or by fax at (760) 750-3345. should be explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be par- November 13,2001. Many opportunities for full funding with stipends ranging from $10,000 to $22,000, If you are from an American racial/ethme minority, call Associate Dean Poorman at ( 219) 6 31-8423* Formort mpmmfim* mil {219} 631-7706, &r write pike Unimrsity0fN0tre Dame, GmdmteAdmisswM, 502Mam Bmlding* N&im Bfflm* Indhma 46556*5602 E-w&U: gmd&d* / http:/fwumnd.idu?*gr£tdM€k/ Come see us at your qm&imle fair on October 15 �t he fctfitfe ' 4 Tuesday, October 9; 2001 B ees I nvade C ampus By MARY SUE WEBB Pride Staff Writer Individuals on campus may have seen the yellow and blackbanded yellow jackets around campus, and heard their distinct buzzing sounds. Tens of thousands yellow jackets, which are a type of wasp, are born in nests six to 12 inches in the dirt. Thousands of these wasps, however, are caught in the neonyellow plastic traps that have been placed around campus by the facilities department. The traps have been on campus for more than a year, and contain an attractant for the wasps — not poison. "We put a liquid in the traps that draws hornets, yellow jackets, bees, and basically anything that stings," said Daniel Kraus, who works for Facilities Services. Mark Martinez, an entomologist with the county's Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures, said that there would be many of these insects this fall, and many more during the spring. The rock blasting behind the Foundation buildings may be one reason for the increased numbers of yellow jackets this year at CSUSM, since the dirt is home for the yellow jackets. "Blasting may have disturbed them, but this year there are just a lot of them," said Martinez. George L. Jones, another • county entomologists explained the life cycle of the yellow jackets. "New queens are produced in the fall, and they're impregnated in November and December," said Jones. "The males usually die first, followed by the rest of the colony, and then the old queens." In the winter, the new pregnant queens leave the nest, then hide in tree bark, and stay inactive during the winter. "Not too many of the new queens survive," said Jones. "But the ones that survive start a new nest in February or March." The new queens will attract Bee trap at CSUSM (Pride photo/Mary Sue Webb) workers to help build the nest and to gather protein food. The abundance of vegetation in North County is one source of nectar for the adults. Many of the yellow jackets have also found food from scraps left near the cafeteria area on campus. The yellow jackets also eat caterpillars and cutworms. These wasps are not only found around the campus, but other schools, as well. In the past two weeks, entomologist Jones dug up 12 nests at an elementary school in San Pasqual Valley. "We heard that there were killer bees in Escondido at a school," said Jones. "When we got there, the TV cameras were there. But they were not killer bees, they were yellow jackets." By digging up the nests, Jones stopped the lifecycle of the immature queens. Each new queen would have produced approximately 8,000 yellow jackets by next spring. Dr. Karen Nicholson, director of CSUSM Student Health, said that there have not been an overwhelming number of students stung this year. Less than four percent of Americans, however, are hyper sensitive to hymenopterous insects, which include bees, wasps, and yellow jackets. Nicholson recommended that students visit V the WebMD.com site for prevention and first aid tips for treating yellow jacket stings: To avoid being stung, don't look or smell like a flower. Avoid brightly-colored clothing and perfume when outdoors. If someone is stung, do not remove the stinger. Yellow jackets don't leave a stinger. Elevate the stung limb and apply ice or a cold compress to the area to reduce swelling and pain. Wash the sting area with soapy water. Use topical steroid ointments or oral antihistamines to relieve itching. Normal and allergic reactions to stings can vary from normal non-allergic reactions at the time of the sting to normal non-allergic reactions hours or days after the sting; reactions include itching, residual rednessy and swelling at the sting site. Non life-threatening systemic allergic reactions can occur and life-threatening systemic allergic s reactions can occur. IRSS^ New Fellow Studying Academia Dr. Bethami Dobkin (Pride Photo/Amy Bolaski) By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer Students and faculty at CSUSM may have noticed a new face on campus - Dr. Bethami Dobkin is visiting from the University of San Diego this school year. Dobkin is one of 33 Fellows chosen nationwide by the American Council on Education (ACE). The ACE Fellow program is a leadership growth program used to reinforce the backbone of colleges and universities across the country. Dobkin will observe and learn from CSUSM academic programs, governance processes, and administrative decisionmaking processes. She will attend a variety of meetings, including the Budget Task Force, Provost's Council, Academic Senate, and the President's Cabinet. She will also have the opportunity to shadow President Gonzalez and Vice-President Dr. Robert Sheath each for one week, from whom she will gain different perspectives on academic leadership. So far, Dobkin has observed » « - tfc^ CSUSM struggle to gain an identity. "CSUSM is a young college that is trying to create a shared identity," said Dobkin. She is excited to see the process that academic leaders implement to accomplish this goal. In 1992, Dobkin wrote a book titled, Tales of Terror. "'Tales of Terror' has much in common with the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks," she said. "The book's main argument is that TV news does not encourage the spread of terrorism, but supports U.S. policy towards the use of military responses to terrorism " She also spoke about terrorism and the media during the open forum held on campus last week. Dobkin, who earned her bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University and received her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Massachusetts, has taught at USD for the past 12 years as a professor of communication. She also is chair of the Department of Communication Studies at USD. Dobkin was encouraged to apply for the ACE Fellow Program after USD's provost approached her. The President of USD nominated Dobkin because she demonstrated strong leadership qualities. , USD continues to pay her yearly salary even though she is not teaching this year. By contract, she must serve USD for one year, and then she can accept other offers. Dobkin, however, said, "I don't see myself leaving USD." ^ H B antf tarnn then it is Wg eoougfi for oradyetffirt h rfedottan priorities are m the wrofig to Ignormg thestutentsisnntaGceptatJle m MORE MfGKMATMH. 1 BP WWWJiEALBflADUATUHl M M �Tuesday October 9,2001 5 P ow W ow Festivites E njoyed by Many o n Campus »Article cont. from pg. 1 Oceanside said, "This is the first Pow Wow I have ever been to, and I am completely hooked. I am definitely coming back. I can't even begin to explain what a wonderful experience this has been." The Pow Wow is an important part of Native-American traditions; they celebrate their heritage, and honor and pay respect to the ancestors of the past, and family and friends of the present and future. Men, women, and children from tribes including Cherokee, Kiowa, Kumeyaay, Luiseno, Navajo, Piaute, and Sioux, participated in this year's Pow Wow. Some of the scheduled events include the Blessing of the Grounds ceremony, the Grand Entry ceremony, Gourd dancing, honorariums, intertribal dancing, drumming, and Classifieds — Michelle L ee the Kumeyaay bird singers. More than 20 vendors also sold native jewelry, arts, crafts, clothing, incense, bow and arrow sets, books, wooden flutes, and food Indian fry bread and Navajo tacos were the most popular food that weekend. The Kaleo'Onalani Polynesian dancers were a new addition to this year's Pow Wow. On Saturday eve- ning, they performed several native dances representing the islands of Hawaii, New Zealand, Rapa Nui, Tahiti, and Tonga. "The entertainment is what draws you near, but as you stay and listen, you learn quite a lot," said Professor Brandon Cesmat of the Literature and Writing Studies Department. "It is just as informative as it is entertaining — a great experience." AISA also served a complimentary dinner Saturday night to express their appreciation for all who participated. "It is the Indian way — to feed your guests. Elders first, then everyone else," said Randy Edmonds, piaster of ceremonies. The Pow Wow marked the beginning of CSUSM's first Homecoming Week. S tudents! Advertise w ith The Pride for only Inside Sales Rep. Part-time/Full-time Work from home Call (760) 945-3890 Ext. 1# Help Wanted SDSU Foundation San Diego Choice Program PT Clerical Assistant, Comp. Skills Escondido Office Mon-Fridays Flexible Hours For Info call (619) 594-2827 Business Opportunity Part-time/Full-time Work from home Call (760) 945-3890/Ext. 1# "I can't even begin to explain what a wonderful experience this has been Correction The homecoming week celebration will not conclude on Friday evening with a masquerade dance in the Dome, as reported in last week's Pride. ASI changed the date for their masquerade dance last week, and will hold the dance at a later date. 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Students were fortunate to have a chance to ask the author questions first-hand, in addition to listening to Clausen speak. Clausen said he "remembers things in pictures, which is quite useful as a writer." He noted the drawback to such a trait though, is that "the pictures are like stains on your carpet - you try and try, but you can't get them out." He joked that the scene from a bank deposit he made in 1967 is etched in his memory. Clausen's book is a heartwrenching tale of an orphaned boy adopted into a mid-West Depression-era household, not as a son but as a worker. The book is based on the true story of Lloyd Clausen, the author's father, who attempted to write his memoirs as he lay dying from cancer in a Houston, Texas trailer park in 1980. Seventeen years later Clausen would use those notes to write the book his father could not. Although written in the first person in the form of a letter to the younger Clausen, the book is the work of the son. When asked about the difficulty involved in keeping his own voice separate from his father's, Clausen said that, "Over time, as I reflect on the book and the writing, I have come to realize that there are essentially three voices in the book: mine, my father's, and Delores' (the person closest to Lloyd). But I was not aware of that when I wrote it." In the book, Lloyd's adoptive parents (Dennis's grandparents) are portrayed as heartless, cruel, and exploitive people. Clausen's relationship with his grandmother grows warmer, however, and years later she becomes remorseful for the way she had treated his father. "It was immensely painful," said Clausen, when asked if characterization of his grandmother in the book caused any strife (though she died in 1960). "Many nights during the writing process I would lie awake deciding that I could not continue the book. By morning, though, I would realize that I owed it to my father to finish it." Prairie Son, which Clausen wrote from exhaustive detective and interview work (much of which dates back to pre-Depression era Minnesota, as well as post-Depression), contains many real-life mysteries, but perhaps none so intriguing as the question of Delores' real parents. Like Lloyd, she too was adopted, although under much happier circumstances. Yet the identity of her real parents, thought by some to be Lloyd's mother, is never revealed. The question Dennis Clausen, author and local San Diegan signs a student's book after he spoke to Lit and Writing students. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) still haunts Clausen today, almost three years after the book was published. He still reads census records from the 1920s in an attempt to solve the mystery. Clausen said of writing the book, "I think by writing what he could of his memoirs under the strain of cancer, Dad was making one last attempt to reach out. In writing this book, I found the opportunity to do the same." Clausen closed his lecture by signing the students' books. Fall Film Preview : Part 1 By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer gig Max Keeble's Big Move Walt Disney Pictures released "Max Keeble's Big Move," O ct 5. Upon completing his first day of school, Max Keeble learns he is moving to a new city in a week. After his attempt to retaliate against all those who have bullied him in the past, he learns that he is not moving, and must face up to all of his antics. The cast includes, Alex D. Linz, Larry Miller, Jamie Kennedy, Zana Grey, and Josh Peck. Tim Hall is the director. Mike Wazowski is voiced by Billy Crystal. These two monsters, as well as the others in the monster world, believe that children are toxic, and that any direct contact with them could be disastrous. The eclectic group includes the factory's crab-like CEO, Henry J. Waternoose (James Coburn), the beguiling serpent-haired receptionist Celia (Jennifer Tilly) and the sarcastic chameleon monster, Randall Boggs (Steve Buscemi) who is scheming to replace Sully. From the human world is Boo, a girl who turns the monster world upside down. was a junior champion tennis player and won the U.S. Nationals three years in a row. Almost all memory of the brilliance of these children was erased by two decades of betrayal, failure and disaster, as a result of their father, Royal, (Gene Hackman). Angelica Huston plays Etheline, Royal's wife. With the help of Danny Glover and Bill Murray, "The Royal Tenenbaums" attempts to tell the story of what happens to this family one fateful reunion. Beauty and the Beast Bad Company Walt Disney Pictures' animated feature "Beauty and the Beast" will be re-released on New This Christmas, Touchstone Pictures and Jerry Bruckhemier Films Years Day of next year to mark its 10th bring Anthony Hopkins and Chris Anniversary. Along with digitally reRock together for an action comedy mastered format with improved picture tentatively titled "Bad Company." and sound quality, comes a never-beforeHopkins portrays Gaylord Oakes, a seen version of the film. It will feature veteran CIA agent who will attempt the song, "Human Again" which was to turn sarcastic, street-wise Jake I written for the original film by Howard Hayes (Rock) into a savvy spy in Ashman and Alan Menken, and will be Monsters, Inc. nine days. This "mission improbable" must happen performed by the ensemble of characters who delighted Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios ("Toy Story") bring another computer-animated feature with before they negotiate a sensitive nuclear weapons deal us with "Be Our Guest." Watch it again to see why it with terrorists. ranks as one of the studios best and the only animated "Monsters, Inc." film to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. Monsters, Inc. is the largest scare factory in the monster world, and monster James P. Sullivan, nicknamed The Royal Tenen- baums Sully (voiced by John Goodman), is the expert "kid Touchstone Picscarer." His scare assistant, best friend and roommate, tures will also release "The Royal Tenenbaums" on Christmas. The Tenenbaums were a family of geniuses until they separated. Chas(Ben Stiller) was the child who bought real estate in his early teens. Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) was a playwright in the ninth grade and received a Braverman Grant of $50,000. Richie (Luke Wilson) �Arts & Entertainment The Pride Tuesday, October 9,2001-7 Z oolander I s Like, Really, Really Good D „ A X/V BOLASKI By AMY DAT A OT/T Pride Graduate Intern Narcissism reigns supreme in "Zoolander," a comedy that satirizes a world that exists as a satire in and of itself - the often misunderstood and misrepresented life of the supermodel. In this case that model is Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller), the excruciatingly stupid "Male Model of the Year" title holder, who, after losing the crown to newcomer and equally vapid Zenmaster Hansel (Often Wilson, Stiller's sidekick in "Meet the Parents") decides there must be something more to life than "being really, really good looking." What that something is never completely surfaces - but it really doesn't matter. Wilson, who comes replete with some sort of vague Eastern philosophy, custom-designed scooter and his very own Sherpa, is hilarious; and Stiller, who revives and reinvents his 1996 VH1/ Vogue Fashion Awards character of the same name is gutbusting at times. Refreshingly inane, "Zoolander" is a veritable smorgasbord of inside jokes that pokes fun at everything from collagen injections to model/actors (appropriately dubbed Slashies). What keeps this sort of popculture kvetching fresh is the multitude of Slashies who appear in the film, most of whom gamely play along with actor-slashdirector-slash-screenwriter-slash star Ben Stiller, making fun of themselves and each other. Note Fred Durst, Lenny Kravitz and Vince Vaughn, and one of those Backstreet Boys-slash- N'Sync people, and a bevy of others. "When a sketch-based movie works, it works really well, and when it doesn't, it really, really doesn't," said Stiller. "Zoolander" lands perhaps somewhere in the middle - the film's more the caliber of Stiller's recent efforts, ''Something About Mary" and "Meet the Parents," than that of the unfortunate "Cable Guy," which Stiller directed, and "If Lucy Fell" (No, I don't remember it either.) While "Zoolander" is floundering a bit at the box office, due in part, possibly, to a plot revolving around an assassination .. __ . w W attempt in New York City, popThere is no limit to the spoofs far-fetched it's surprisingly plauMilla Jovovich as Katinka, culture aficionados and suckers here - one would have to watch sible. dominatrix-slash-assassin-slashalike can appreciate "Zoolander" "Zoolander" numerous times to The orgy scene at Hansel's collagen junkie. Jovovich spends for its alternately self-deprecat- catch all the references, recog- tripped-out commune/apartment/ much of the film slinking around ing and mocking representation nize the sometimes thickly-veiled sanctuary is much more fun - it in fetish garb, alternately glaring of all "the beautiful people" hold put-downs and catch the impres- involves, as Stiller says, "a little and muttering insults in an accent sacred. sive number of cameos. Tyson person and a Maori tribesman." I that bears a striking resemblance Stiller questioned releasing Beckford, Claudia Schiffer, think the Sherpa may have even to Russian. Come to think of it, the film after the tragic events designer Tommy Hilfiger, social- been included, actually. I recall Katinka bears a striking resemof Sept. 11. "You go blance to Natasha, the femmethrough every emotion," fatale of "Rocky and Bullwinkle" he said, "wondering if fame - the antithesis of Jovovich's it's right to release, much turn as the renowned martyr less even talk about it. of "Joan of Arc." Watch for It does seem so trivial the multiplicity of double entenin the wake Of what hapdres here - they're what make pened." "Zoolander" fun. While the shots of David Bowie - just because the New York City skyhe's in the film, and acts as line, in which the World judge in jury in the hilarious Trade Center towers are "walk-off" competition between conspicuously missing, Derek and Hansel. If I remember are unsettling, Stiller correctly he doesn't fall prey thought it would be "jarto one of those slash sort of ring" to leave them in, so characterizations, although he is the towers were digitally conveniently married to Iman, erased. Stiller called his one of those important people film "a silly diversion." audacious enough to get by with "Hopefully ... It will a one-name, universally recogbe good for people to nized moniker. Kind of like many have a few laughs," of those actor/model people who Stiller said. do this in "real life." Prada, anyIf it's comic relief one? Stiller was going for in As you might guess, most the film, he achieves of that plot-slash-storyline thing it, for the most part. gets wrapped up in the end - but Dejected, Derek decides the "Frankie Goes to Hollywood" to retire his famous "Blue brainwashing/assassination conSteel" look, the one that's nection is much more entertaincatapulted him onto billing than the actual unfolding boards and countless of events. If you've ever delved magazine covers a fteij| into the shallow lake that is the humiliating himself at a nl| world of modeling or can't get awards show (somewhat| enough of pop culture referents, reminiscent of the idiocy! see "Zoolander." You won't be captured in "real life"] disappointed. awards shows.) And if narcissism's not your It doesn't help that-! cup of tea, consider nepotism Time reporter Matilda Ben Stiller tgkes his comedy skit of the 1990's and turns it into a full-length film, Stiller's parents, sister, and wife Jeffries (Stiller's wife, all appear in the film. Even the Zoolander. (Courtesy photo/zoolander. com) actress Christine pair's dog, Kahlua, makes an Taylor) has recently shredded the ite Paris Hilton, Garry Shandling a pair of Finnish dwarves. appearance. In hopes of avoiding the sort mind-numbingly ignorant Derek and Sandra Bernhard all appear "Zoolander" succeeds where in a cover story. On a quest for as themselves, as does Winona of infinite digress stoner Hansel many other like-minded films self-discovery and that ever- elu- Ryder, who costarred with Ben would approve of, let me distill trip over themselves - it makes some of the high points - there fun of itself, of its stars, of pop sive search for something beside Stiller in "Reality Bites." Mythology fans will appreci- are quite a few. "being really, really good-lookculture in general, and has a Will Ferrell as Mugatu, who fabulous time doing it. Of course ing," Derek treks home to his ate Stiller's take on Narcissus and his reflection (updated for 2001 rather resembles a clownish, it's stupid; the sheer brainlessroots and himself. As Derek continues to ponder with the substitution of a dirty cracked-out Elton John with a ness of the whole thing makes his future, which includes vague New York gutter for Narcissus' perm (who actually resembles it a decadent guilty pleasure. plans for a "Center for Kids clear pond) - questions all that is himself, come to think of it. Pretend you're off to participate Who Can't Read Good," reign- real and remarkable in his aero- That satire, again.) Ferrell's cer- in some sort of film-slashing designer and queen Mugatu sol -canned life, and conspiracy tainly highstrung enough for art-slash-avante garde cultural ("Saturday Night Live's" Will theorists will get a kick out of it, and his never-ending supply milieu, and make a run for Ferrell) is busy working out a "Zoolander's" take on the last of empire-wasted pseudo-renais- "Zoolander." plan to assassinate the prime two centuries of political assas- sance jumpsuits are a visual high You'll like, laugh really, realsinations - one so ridiculously point. minister of Maylasia. ly hard. Bandits By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer MGM's latest, "Bandits?,' offers a refreshing take on a subject seemingly exhausted: the bank heist. The yin-yang pairing of Bruce Willis' character Joe Blake to Billy Bob Thornton's Terry Collins yields a thoroughly original, entertaining experience. Willis gives the role a depth and sensibility he is not often known for ("Die Hard", "Die Harder", "Die Really Hard", "Die Hardest") but one that he is capable of ("Bonfire of the Vanities", "Pulp Fiction".) The terminally chameleonistic Thornton always crafts a character whose subtleties are engaging yet believable ("Sling Blade", "A Simple Plan"). Joe, (Willis) as the semi-macho action figure, is clearly the brawn of the operation, albeit given to reading Chinese philosophy. Terry (Thornton) is an ultracerebral hypochondriac at the mercy of the power of suggestion (a shortcoming capitalized upon to comic effect by Joe) whose intelligence makes him the brains of the duo. His sensitivities provide a plethora of plot twists and witty dialogue. Terry's best line is, "Love is like a wish that hides in your heart where no one can find it. It's also time-consuming." When disillusioned and imbalanced housewife Kate Wheeler (Cate Blanchett of "Elizabeth") lands in their midst, the film seems bound to dissolve into a 'two guys and a girl' cliche, but director Barry Levinson and screenwriter Harley Peyton work well together to ground the characters' behavior in reality. (Well, as real as Hollywood allows, in any case). Together, of course, Terry and Joe form the perfect man, and the dynamic between the three takes on energy of its^own. Joe's lovable but dim-witted cousin and would-be stuntman, Harvey (Troy Garity of "Steal This Movie", "Bohemia") rounds out the team as the get-away driver. Each heist has its own personality, revealing a little more of the cast with every unpredictable close call and unimaginable quirk. Original, smart and funny, "Bandits" draws the viewer in with the characters, yet it is the unexpected plot and witty dialogue that make the film a solid view. In the theater, the audience exploded into laughter and clapped numerous times. Do yourself a favor and go see it. "Bandits" opens Friday, and is rated PG-13 by the MPAA, with a running time of 113 minutes. �$ TuesdayrOcl,ob^r9?;20Ql Opinion War and Killing I nnocent Civilians The recent destruction of the World Trade Center in New York represents a watershed in the history of America, and in the history of western civilization itself. Islamic fundamentalists have declared war on us, and on everything that western civilization stands for (individualism, capitalism, science, technology, secularism, economic prosperity, the pursuit of individual happiness) in the name of their barbarous ideology which practices the exact opposite (otherworldly mysticism, anti-materialism, totalitarian theocracy, sacrifice of the individual to the collective). They have declared war on us. The question now is: Will we declare war on "them"? • If we do not, if we respond weakly or not at all, then the terrorists will only become further emboldened, and these recent attacks will come to be seen as just an initial salvo, a shot across the bow. We will have to prepare ourselves for much worse to come, both in scale and frequency. We will have to start worrying about biological or chemical weapons in the air, about miniature nuclear bombs in our cities. These things are indeed unthinkable — but it is time to start thinking about them. The unthinkable has already happened in New York City. In order to prevent this, in order to wipe out the threat of terrorism for good, we must absolutely crush the terrorists and everything that makes them possible. This means declaring war against the countries that sponsor, support, and house terrorists, and replacing their governments with free, pro-Western regimes. If we do less, if we simply wipe out the particular bands of terrorists responsible for the recent tragedy, we will leave intact the structure for these same countries to finance and develop a new network of terror. We know who these countries are, and we have known for decades. We must immediately declare war against Afghanistan and Iran, and subsequently Syria, Libya, Iraq, and Sudan (if they remain recalcitrant). One frequent concern is that, if we attack and bomb these countries, as a collateral consequence, innocent civilians will die. This is an unfortunate truth; but we must be very clear on the moral issues that are at stake. If it were always wrong to undertake any military action in which civilians might or would die, then it would have been wrong in WWII for the Allies to drop even a single conventional bomb on Japan and Germany. But far from being wrong, it was morally "imperative" that the Allies act as they did during the war. Consider the following situation: A criminal takes a hostage, and holds that person in front of his body as a shield. The criminal then draws a bead on you with his gun, and prepares to fire in what will certainly be a fatal shot. Do you fire first? Of course — it is fully morally justifiable for you to fire back to defend yourself, even if there is a high probability or even certainty that the hostage will be injured or killed as well as the criminal. The only alternative is to lose your own life. The full moral blame for the hostage's death rests with the criminal. He is the one who constructed the situation; he is the one who put everyone's life in danger. The criminal would have killed at least one person; you are fully morally justified in making sure that person is not you. The moral issue is identical when considering making war against a country that threatens us. For example, imagine that Saddam Hussein is developing chemical and biological weapons, and long-range missiles on which to deliver them into our cities. This is a clear threat to our safety and lives. The only real, viable, long-term solution is to eliminate Saddam Hussein and his regime, which can only be accomplished by a war against Iraq. Would some Iraqi civilians perish? Yes. But the moral responsibility for their deaths would rest squarely on the shoulders of Saddam Hussein. He is the one imperiling all of our lives (ours and his own countrymen), he is the one in effect using civilians as a human shield (something which he did explicitly and deliberately during the Gulf war). Analogous to the hostage situation described above, someone is going to die, either our civilians, or Iraq's. We are fully morally justified in making sure it's not us. And Saddam Hussein bears the full moral responsibility for any and all deaths in the situation. To the extent that civilians are aiding a dictator who threatens us, even involuntarily, we are even more fully morally justified in taking actions that might or will result in their deaths. For example, imagine in WWII that some Eastern European concentration camp prisoners are being forced to work in German munitions factories, building weapons to be used against us. Not only is it morally justified, it is morally "imperative" that we bomb that factory, regardless of possible innocent civilian deaths. Once again, the blood would entirely be on the Nazi's hands. Civilians in Iraq would be in a similar position (in the example given above), in that every productive action they take which increases the strength and wealth of the country, and hence Iraq's military potential, is a threat to us. Even if their productive efforts are forcibly siphoned off by Saddam, against their will, it is still a fact that their actions only strengthen Saddam, and pose an increasing threat to us. But, in addition to this, consider that a significant fraction of the citizens in the Arab peninsula support the actions of their governments and the terrorists. To the extent that they denounce the U.S. as the Great Satan, to the extent they are thrilled that America is under attack, they are not innocent victims. They are full and willing supporters of the killers, and this makes the civilians even more of a threat to us — and erases their innocence. They become full, complicit participants in the threats to our lives. Similarly, to the extent that citizens of the Arab countries support their governments and the terrorists, they are not innocent; and to the extent that they are innocent, they will welcome our attacks and attempts to eradicate their governments. It is an absolute, foregone certainty that innocent civilians are going to die in the coming months and years. The only question open to us is, will if be our civilians or theirs? Robert Tarr The Pride Thoughts on...Life's Voyage "Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life." - Les Brown Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. -Ralph Waldo Emerson It is an ironic habit of human beings to run faster when we have lost our way. -Rollo May separate self than when he sets out on a journey. - John Dos Passos "Make voyages. Attempt them, There's nothing else. -Tennessee Williams "If you don't really know where you want to go, it makes no difference which road you take." -Neil Young Compiled by Melanie Addington -i A man is never more his single Battle of the Sexes is responsible. JUSTIN: Exactly! That's it. Her biological clock is ticking, and she sees a good father. The reason she likes the kid so much is she already considers him a son. She has hooked her claws in, and is going in for the k ill Battled by: JUSTIN ANDREWS and KIMBOYARSKY Pride Staff Writers JUSTIN: This week, a student came to us with a problem. A guy told us that his girlfriend has managed to swoop her way into a familiar situation we like to call, "rocking the cradle " and the guy doesn't like it. She has already brought his 3-yearold son to her parents' house, and he came back saying grandpa and. grandma. The family loves this kid. She takes him to daycare every morning, buys him toys, and even a puppy. She's way out of line, especially for the first month of the relationship. She just wants to get in his pants. KIM: Ok, just because she likes a cute 3-year-old toddler and his dad that makes her a psycho? I doubt his problem is her trying to get into his pants. More than likely his problem is commitment. He's still running like a baby. Maybe he should be wearing the diapers. Grow up already. KIM: Ok, interrupt me again, and I'm going in for the kill. As I was saying, she's just excited that she thought she had met this great guy, but in reality he is just another dog in the pack that puts his tail between his legs and then turns and runs. He is lucky to find someone that is willing to acceptliim, baggage and all. AUSTIN: Doesn't a man have a say in who raises his child, and who he spends the rest of his life with? Instead of being cynical and just cracking on the guy, you need to realize she's child hungry, obsessive, and manipulative. KIM: This girl needs to ditch the dude, no matter how deceiving his charm is. In the end, he's just the typical guy, only this one is carrying serious baggage. JUSTIN: Baggage smaggage, even if he decides to ditch her, she'll still be locked in* I say throw her in a box marked "Timbuktu," and pay the extra cash for overnight delivery. Who won this time? Justin and Kim welcome all responses and ideas. If anyone would like to write a "Battle of the Sexes," e-mail The Pride at pride@csusm.edu. JUSTIN: He has a child, that kind of commitment makes a relationship look like managing a goldfish. I'm sure he doesn't mind getting some play, but she's breaking the rules of engagement. No leaching onto the balls. KIM: Ok, maybe she is slightly excited about this guy, who she probably believes The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. 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Letters should be California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-maili ptide@csusm.edu http: //www. csusmpride.com �The :Pride Letters We. a s A mericans, M ust E xamine o ur C onscience I am writing this letter to share my personal thoughts regarding last Tuesday's terrorist attacks against the U.S. While I certainly do not justify/condone those acts of violence, I certainly wasn't as shocked as most people seem to have been. As a matter of fact, the only aspect I found quite surprising in all of it was the deftness with which it was executed. I did not know, now I know, that the Pentagon and the White House were that vulnerable. In my humble, but considered opinion, it is time for America to, as we Catholics used to say, "examine our conscience" with respect to our foreign policy. I mean, the strongest and largest economic and military power to emerge in the 21st century, and we refuse to engage in the Middle East issues! We assume a "Hands-Off" approach as if it l\ies<ia£ G&oWf 9,20O(j'9 was a free market issue and we're waiting for the inexorable logic of the "Invisible Hand" to solve that one. On a series of issues, the current Administration consistently antagonizes not just potential enemies but also friends/ allies. Bush appears bent on ripping up the 1972 Antiballistic Missiles Treaty and setting off another arms race. America, with its history of racism, yet insensitive to its own racial makeup, walked out from mere participation in a racial conference that merely sought to rebuke Israel. What message are we trying to send to the world anyway? My-way-or the-highway, I guess. What is the charm? Rather than cooperate on issues such as the Kyoto protocol on climate change. Such unilateralist view irritates the heck out of me - a loyal U.S. citizen. How much more a sworn adversary? It makes me feel that the Bush Administration misses the point like a sick [expletive]. When the U.S. missiles hit their targets in Baghdad a few years ago, Americans cheered at how perfect our weapons of mass destruction had become. Never mind that innocent Iraqi women and children were killed. That was just too bad ... "collateral damage", we say. Fine. Africa has a number of applicable proverbs, one of which comes to mind: when elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. But when the terrorists succeed in killing innocent Americans and the Palestinians cheer, we call them enemies/ devils. We talk like children. Don't we see? I've found that intolerance with others generates intolerance with me. It would appear that Americans know how to dish it out but don't know how to take it. Those Palestinians deserve a peaceful state to call their own just as much as Israel does. But when America vocally and unwaveringly supports Israel and sits by and watches Israel assassinate Palestinians on a daily basis, Palestinians consider America as evil/enemy. The U.S. is at one of those rare but fortunate moments in history (the lone superpower, for God's sake) when it can shape the Middle East. "To whom much is given, much is expected." I incline to the opinion that what God has not done for the Middle East, America must do. But for as long as we vacillate, no long will we pay dearly for the dubious pleasures of not having made up our minds. To turn our backs on the Middle East is at best cowardly, and at worst evil. Why the blinders? One thing is being down played in all this and that is the bin Ladens of this world were once staunch stooges of the U.S. who were discarded when they were no longer needed. We create monsters that we think we can control. You only have to watch a couple of James Bond movies to know that that is not true! The chairs are turned. We are caught in the toils of our own selfishness. So as we pray for the innocent American lives lost as a result of the terrorism and for peace in America, let us also "pray for peace in the Middle East". After all, we are all God's children. God bless the world! May Akabogu-Collins Economics Dept. CSUSM What D o We D o Now? By: PATTY SELESKI lions around the world for many the international landmine treaty, Professor of History and Depart- decades. Millions of others, in our delinquency in paying our ment Chair Sudan, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, United Nations dues or our rejecKashmir, Colombia, Chechnya, tion of the International CrimiBoth the editors of the Pride and the College of Arts and Sci"One bit of good that might come out ofthis ences are to be congratulated for sponsoring Thursday's forum on horror is that the U.S. will become more conwhat has just become 'America's scious that its future is linked inextricably new war' on terrorism. But will we as, a university community, for good or evil - with the future of billions of stop with this one event? others with whom we share this planet. That, Certainly there are many and not Americans domination of world marpeople at CSUSM who have already responded and who will kets, is what globalization is about." continue to respond to the crisis as individuals. These folks will etc., where people lived in war nal Court? Do we care, or even give' blood and donations of zones before Sept. 11 and con- know, what.nations think of the money and other required sup- tinue to live in war zones would US? Can we see the irony that plies. Many of our students will be surprised to learn that it is the the US, which only months ago be called up to serve because they U.Si's 'war' that is now called the insisted on its right to run a uniare either active duty or reserve "first war of the twenty-first cen- lateral foreign policy by rejecting members of the armed forces. tury." the Kyoto accords, proceeding But what will the university Don't get me wrong: the US with nuclear missile defense, and do? What does a great uni- is a great country. The issue that refusing to sign on to UN convenversity do in response to events I'm struggling with however is tions regarding small arms tradlike these? The founding mis- this: How can we even begin to ing, now unilaterally demands sion statement of the university understand the world after Sep- coerced multilateralism by the has committed the university tember 11 if we don't pay atten- President declaring that the rest to a global perspective and to tion to that world by becoming of the world is either with us or making sure that students can informed global citizens? Or, if against us? locate themselves in an increas- citizens and policy-makers alike Of course, this does not mean ingly interdependent world. The continue to remain oblivious to that the U.S. is to blame for all first mission statement expressed the rest Qf the world? The Con- the problems in the world, or that an admirably cosmopolitan ideal. fident reassurance of President any of the victims in DC, New The current mission statement, Bush is notwithstanding, I can York or Pennsylvania were guilty however* makes no mention of tell you that history is not on of anything - far from it. We need tjhe rest of the world or even the his side. Rather, history shows us to remember that those who perrest of the United States, It some- that 'wars' against terrorism are ished in the September 11 attacks how assumes that because we are not, in general, won by military were innocent victims. One bit of a public university that our focus means. Instead, freedom from good that might come out of this must be the region and the state. terrorism requires us to address horror is that the U. S. will shake It equates the success of our mis- the conditions that create terror- off its complacency and become sion with a narrow parochialism. ists. We must pay more attention more conscious that its future is To be sure, CSUSM is not to the rest of the world - to linked inextricably - for good or alone in focusing inward. its needs and aspirations, to the evil - with the future of billions of Throughout history, Americans differential impact that global- others with whom we share this have tended to ignore the world ization has had on the rest of planet. That, and not America's beyond these shores and to think the world. If we pause to con- domination of world markets, is of the U.S. as a place immune sider other states at all, we would what globalization is about. from the troubles that plague worry more about how others see ' Universities must do their other countries. As many have us. Do most of us even have a part in replacing obliviousness pointed out, terrorism has been clue about how the rest of the with awareness, myopia with a part of everyday life for mil- world sees the US's refusal to sign better vision. But how can CSUSM help foster more cosmopolitan attitudes in its faculty, students and curricula? I suggest that the answer lies in rejecting the parochialism of state and region. Just look around you. In how many courses at CSUSM can you learn about global issues, histories or cultures anywhere but in the United States and/or to a lesser extent in Mexico and Latin America? It is not that these issues are unimportant but that others issues are equally and sometimes even more important. Where is CSUSM's commitment to Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South Asia and the Pacific? Or even to Europe in all its post-1989 complexity? In how* many courses can students learn about the structural problems of globalization, about international politics and transnational organizations, cosmopolitan justice and international ethics, comparative religions or comparative governments? The answer, regrettably, is too few. Certainly CSUSM's art and literature programs do a somewhat better job at addressing global cultures. We should be glad for our second language requirement, even if we are currently limited in the number of languages we are able to offer. Art and literature are important, but they are not enough. At times like these, definitions of culture centered in literature and the arts can only take us 'so far. In order to fulfill CSUSM's founding mission of global awareness, we need to do more. We need to build programs that include, indeed that emphasize, the transnational realities of globalization and of opposition to globalization in all their manifestations. The times require it. Students must also do their part. Departments will continue to be understandably wary about increasing their global offerings if students do not take the courses - especially because departments live and die by meeting their ever-growing enrolment targets. Students might fault the paucity of 'globally oriented' courses on campus, but check out their enrolments sometime. By taking these classes and asking for more, students can lead the curriculum in a new direction. Students have another role to play, for if the curriculum shortchanges global awareness, so does student life on our campus. Where is a campus chapter of Amnesty International or of the nationwide, student-led, anti-sweatshop movement? The list could go on. Right now, the campus and the nation are traumatized by the consequences of terror and anxious about this 'new' war and about what is to come. This is a good moment in which to reorient ourselves outwards, towards the rest of the world, and to demand that the campus do the same. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �Letters 10 Tuesday, October 9,2001 Stack Parking Ineffective Stack parking is not cost effective. Very simply, money spent building a parking lot or parking structure produces physical parking spaces that will last for years, decades even. However money spent on stack parking only produces parking spaces while the money is spent ~ there is no lasting effect. Stack parking must go. As we all know,, the evacuation of the school, and thus the emptying of the parking lots, is a slow process. Doubleparking cars into parking places would significantly complicate and slow the emptying of the parking lot. The evacuation of school is a contingency that must be considered. CSUSM has been evacuated before Sept. 11, 2001 due to a brush fire, and someday, will probably be evacuated again; stack parking would definitely impede the evacuation. Stack parking must go. CSUSM is a public school, therefore it is the responsibility of the administration at CSUSM to spend the money of taxpayers and students in a manner that is not wasteful, and will benefit the students at CSUSM. There is also a responsibility for the safety of everyone on campus, and this includes not hampering the ability to empty the parking lots in an orderly and* timely fashion. In the interests of both public safety and fiscal responsibility, CSUSM should provide lasting solutions to on-campus parking, not temporary and wasteful stack parking. ~ David J. Ludwig CSUSM STUDENT Educate Misguided Peaceniks Say that you happen to come across a peace rally held by naive, zit faced college idiots. Until now you have thought that they were lost souls but we at the Committee for Common Sense have devised a strategy to teach them why force is sometimes needed: 1. Approach pampered, ignorant rich kids regurgitating washed out slogans such as "give peace a chance" and condemning United States retaliations before they even happen. 2. Proceed to engage the misguided by asking if military force is appropriate. 3. Remove silver spoon from the misguided's mouth. 4. When the misguided says "No," ask, "Why not?" 5. Wait until the misguided says something to the effect of, "Because that would just cause more innocent deaths, and we should not cause more violence." 6. At any point now feel free to interrupt the misguided by firmly stomping on their foot. 7. When the misguided gets back up to up to punch you, point out that it would be a mistake and contrary to their values to respond with any sort of physical response, because that would, " cause more violence, suggest that they explore a more diplomatic avenue to resolve iany conflict they might have with you." 8. Wait until the misguided agrees and promises not to commit additional violence. 9. This time kick the misguided in the shin. 10. If necessary repeat steps 6 through 9 until the misguided understands that sometimes the only way to end violence is by a violent response in the name of peace. *Note, This is a theoretical model to disprove peacenicks. In no way is the Committee for Common Sense advocating violence towards any person or groups. As a free person in a free society, we must respect others First Amendment Rights, including their rights to be stupid. Further, as a free person you bare full responsibility for your actions. Darren Marks V alium f or A merica By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer Have you noticed the American esprit de corp lately? We all want to fight. Most people's attitudes are sitting on a lookout tower ready to snipe anyone who infringes their space, opinion, freedom of speech, or any other American ideal. What happened? Since those shit heads attacked us, everyone has had so much unfocused, pent-up anger, and now we seem to be subconsciously taking it out on each other. In conversations, you can't make a joke about the President without someone throwing the stink eye at you. So out of curiosity, I sported my "I Voted for Gore" shirt, and walked down the Pacific Coast Highway in downtown Oceanside just to see what kind of response I'd get. I got the stink eye from just about everyone, not to mention a group of marines who made me remove my shirt and watched me as I walked away to be sure I didn't put it back on. Around the corner an elderly couple told me how fortunate this country was that Gore wasn't elected because we all might be dead right now. After a few seconds, I realized the old man wasn't making a joke, so I abruptly curbed my laughter and saw how serious this problem was. Everyone has been more argumentative, more opinionated, and less willing to listen than I've ever experienced in the 21 years I've been here. It's right here at Cal State San Marcos. Without going out and looking for trouble, like me, you may just want to pay attention to the last few editions of The Pride student newspaper. For example, in a recent special edition concerning the attack, some students wrote that they were very disappointed by the way the fraternities behaved on the morning before school was evacuated, and continued to call, playing music and conducting fraternity business ignorant and apathetic acts. I don't know if anyone knew what they were doing that morning. Everyone was in shock, and handled things in their own matter, their own comfort level. Fingers were pointed for no real reason at all, except for emotional aggression, frustration, grief, or whatever you want to call it. I'm not a shrink. Of course, when the paper came out, the fraternities read this arid reacted the same way you'd expect the rest of American to act on Osama bin Laden. One fraternity member wrote an opinion back, in retaliation, to what was written about his fraternity. Retaliation seems to be the motto in the U.S. right now, but a higher degree of vengeance was added to this opinion, calling the original opinion slanderous while harshly pointing out the virtuous aspects of the fraternities that the original authors did not see. Remember, The Pride represents the students' voice. Anyone can write and say whatever they feel like, and it's nice to see students using that privilege, but we're pointing our innocent "fingers of guilt" at each other. And that's wrong. These last few weeks have been hard on all of us. I'm not going to subject you to more examples of people being ridiculous to each other, because you all know what I'm saying, in one way or another. If you don't understand, go listen to some hippie music and you should get my point. I just don't whine like that. And I'll close with this statement from a smart guy, "Americans are all colors, all cultures, all beliefs, all opinions, all emotions, all people who want the $ame right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The Pride Graduation A Student Problem I have attended this university for the past four years and am irritated by the fact that the administration of this university takes it upon itself to make decisions for us, the students, on matters that it knows affect us deeply, and in which we would like to partake, or at least be made aware of. When I inquired why we are kept out of the loops, and why our university administration fails to communicate such vital information to us, I was told that we were supposed to find out from ASI (Associated Students, Incorporated). When I asked them why they did not inform us, they didn't answer me, and told me that I should speak to them at a later date. ASI's lack of response to my inquiry, and our graduation committee's assumption that we would be fine with the decision just goes to show that they really don't care about what goes on here at CSUSM, so long as it does not affect them. The fact that we are eight months from graduating, and that at least half of the students on this campus still think graduation is at Palomar, not Del Mar, angers me. This university's administration and ASI obviously lack in their ability to make the students aware of vital information. (True, they did send out a flyer to students who had applied to graduation regarding the venues they had looked at, but this was not until after the decision was made). They say they tire here for the students, to serve and support them — this lack of communication proves otherwise. I sincerely hope that in the future we are all kept in the loop in matters that affect us in any way, shape, or form. We, as students, should have been and still should be allowed to: 1. Brainstorm/give feedback on ideas of places we thought were suitable to hold our graduation. 2. Vote on such a place in the same way we vote for our associated student government members. 3. If we really want to have graduation on campus we should be involved in a new search for an area closer to campus, and one which we do not have to be weary of entering upon our own risk (Palomar's track). 4. We should know why, how, and what was done about searching for a place — not just why it cannot be used. I personally would like to be involved in the search for a closer-to-campus-site committee, and would appreciate support from the rest of you,. CSUSM's student body. I know I will be told that there is no way we can have graduation on this campus (lie), or closer to campus. Of course the university will lose the deposit it gave Del Mar, so be it. We should have been notified before the decision was finalized. It also amazes me that only two current students were on the committee, which searched for a graduation site. Only two out of the 2,000+ students were notified and involved in the decision-making process. Is the rest of the student body just chopped liver? Do we have no say in what goes on here at CSUSM and how it affects us? I implore you: show up and certainly speak up at the graduation open forum on Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. below the clock tower! Alicia Mendi Grad Forum Co-coordinator Students G raduation F orum CSUSM: The open forum on graduation will be here soon! It will take place Thursday, Oct. 11 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ACD 102 Mezzanine (Founders' Steps). At this time I would like to extend an agenda to those who can attend the forum. Reply to this email with an approximate time you can attend/ would like to speak, and I will have a space reserved. Please make your way to the microphone before your time to speak comes up. This forum is for anyone and everyone who wants to voice their opinion on the graduation decision: where they think it should be held, what they think could have been done differently in the decisionmaking/location choosing pro- cess, etc. Basically, anything you have to say on/about the graduation topic. It would be greatly appreciated if all of you attended. We would also like you to sign a petition, which we will be circulating, to have graduation kept on campus. For those who cannot make the forum, please email me your concerns along with consent to read it at the forum and they will be read. Please remember to sign the petition ASAP. This is your time to voice your concerns to the administration and have them answered. Get the answers to your questions once and for all. Robert F. McArdle II Coordinator "Forum on Graduation" mcard001@csusm.edu �The Pride Calendar E VENTS Tuesday, Oct. 9 Homecoming Men's Soccer Game Time: 4 p.m. Location: Mangrum Field Wednesday, Oct. 10 Does your club have weekly meetings? Let students know through The Pride calendar. All calendar information can be sent to The Pride editors at pride@csusm.edu Tuesday, October 9,200011 Wednesday, Oct. 17 Latino Food Festival and Concert Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p:m. Location: Dome Plaza There will be a Latino food festival and concert in commemoration of Latino/Latina Heritage Month. There will be food samples, and the rock band "Emaue" will perform. C lubs Intercultural Speaker Series Presents Angela Davis Time: 7 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Davis, an internationally recognized scholar, writer, lecturer, and activist, will discuss ethnic studies, and activism related to prison reform. Admission is free to current Cal State San Marcos students (with university I.D.); $5 for other students; and $10 for the general public. Tickets for this lecture are available by calling 1-880-98TICKET. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Students paint a window for Homecoming. The winner of the window painting contest will be announced this week. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) Thursday, Oct. 11 Circle K International Time: 4 p.m. Location: University 4 42 W orkshops Tuesday, Oct. 9 Dr. Sid Berger and Medieval Manuscripts Time: 2:30 to 5:45 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Berger, director of UCLA's Center for the History of the Book, will discuss medieval manuscripts. For more info., contact Dr. Heather Hayton at getmedieval@dsusm.edu. Understanding Academic Probation Time: 11 a.m. 16 12 p.m. Location: University 442 Learn about academic probation, and what you can do to get back to good standing. Career Skill Series Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: CraVen 4201 Learn resume writing and interviewing skills. Film for Thought Presents "The Right Stuff9 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location; California Center for the Arts, Escondido See how the future began in this cinematic look at the beginnings of the U.S. space program, and of the daredevil, cowboy ethos for the first astronauts. The CSUSM "Film for Thought" series will explore how outer space has been represented in film. Free admission. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Find What You Want: PAC & Databases Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Library Learn valuable information for selecting databases to meet your research needs. Understanding Academic Probation Time: 2 to 3p.m. Location: University 443 Learn about academic probation, and what you can do to get back to good standing. Sunday, Oct. 14 Annual Carnation Walk Time: Arrival 9 a.m., walk begins 9:30 a.m. Location: Begins at the Dome Terrace Sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega, the proceeds from the walk will benefit local shelters and victims of domestic violence. Registration is due Oct. 7. For more info., contact Maren at (760) 807-9743 or Ashley at (760) 807-1619. Monday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 11 Careers for Business Majors Time: 3 to 4 p.m. • Location: Craven 4201 Explore the occupational opportunities in business. Graduate and Professional School Fair Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Founders' Plaza Come meet school representatives of more than 60 graduate and professional colGraduate and Professional School Workleges. shop Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Monday, O ct 15 Tuesday, Oct. 16 Writing Analytically Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 This workshop will demystify analysis and guide you into the process of thinking and writing analytically. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 American Indian Pow Wow blood drive fall 2001 power outage https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/e5d25977cf0877391f952ec0dca3a6e1.pdf 6b809fdd28e72d73a0493d3e3d78c3c4 PDF Text Text RECEIVED OT 1 7 2001 C CSUSM Library & Information Services For the students http://www.csusmpride.com Soccer players show their homecoming spirit Page 7 The Pride News A rts Opinion...... 6 Sports...................7 California State University San Marcos Activist Angela Davis Speaks Out By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Angela Davis, activist, writer, founder of the National Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression, former Black Panther, and former name on the FBI's top 10 most wanted list, spoke at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido Wednesday evening. Izabel Solis, a student and member of M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan), introduced Davis by acknowledging her accomplishments, and thanking her for being an inspiration for many activists. "How can we understand the process t hat' led from a deep sense of mourning for people who died, to this ubiquitous, flag-waving nationalism that has gripped the nation?" began Davis. She focused her talk on current events, and the roles nationalism and hate have played worldwide. "What does the phrase 'We as Americans' mean? People from Canada, Mexico, San Salvador, and Brazil are Americans, too ... we have taken on the name of a whole continent," said Davis. "The phrase 'We as Americans' also has a form of rejecting communities: Arab, Middle Eastern, and South Asian communities are all pegged as not American. Think about the vocabulary we use — rhetoric gives expression to ideologies we might not want to embrace." She asked the audience to think critically of people's reactions to the war and the individuals affected by it. "How do we build a stronger anti-war and anti-racism consciousness? We must maintain a critical historical memory," said Davis. "Think about the attack on the World Trade Center, and the deep sense of mourning we felt for the people who died. We are not invited to think about people in those ways that are from other countries. We can only feel so strongly for other Americans." Davis also spoke about the Japanese-American internment camps during World War II, and the McCarthy Era. According to Davis, these examples of U.S. history show when the nation's government and leaders acted out of fear. "We are a nation that values free speech," said Davis. "No one spoke out then." Her commentary on President George W. Bush drew both laughter and applause from some members of the audience. Davis told listeners that the results of the Florida re-count were scheduled for announcement early this month, but it was determined as unimportant at this time. "If Bush was the winner, they would have announced it," said Davis. She quipped, "... people think Bush has gotten stronger. His speech writer has gotten better." Davis spoke in support of all fundraising contributions to the victims of September 11, but she noted that many undocumented workers also lost their lives. Their families are unable to seek aide because they live in fear of deportation. Currently there is one organization, the Asociacion Tepeyac de Nueva »Article continues on pg. 2 Vol. IX No. 8/Tuesday, October 16,2001 Graduate Fair Held on Campus By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Angela Davis at the California Centerfor the Arts, Escondido (Pride Photo) Students Call for Boycott of Lecture By VICTORIA B. SEGALL organization on campus that called the boycott, said, "We're Pride Editor not against her speaking, we're Although hundreds of indi- against how it was sponsored by viduals gathered to hear Angela the university." Davis speak at the California Associated Students, Inc. Center for the Arts in Escondido, (ASI), the University's Arts & there were some students Lectures Series, and Mission opposed to the lecture, calling Federal Credit Union helped for a boycott of the event. sponsor Angela Davis' talk. Davis inaugurated the According to Poullard, the University's Intercultural speaker fee was $15,000, and Speakers Series, which, Dean Mission Federal Credit Union of Students Jonathan Poullard donated a large amount to ASI said, "invites notable political, for the series. The Pride was social, and cultural commenta- unable to find out the total donation by Mission Federal Credit tors to campus." CSUSM student Nick Union by press time. Grafstrom, President of the Grafstrom said he was conYoung Americans for Freedom cerned about the political per(YAF), a self-described spective of Davis, and conservative student »Article cont. on pg. 2 Alpha Chi Omega's Carnation Walk Raises Funds for Victims of Domestic Violence Carnation walkers pose after raisingfunds. (Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey) By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor ....2-3 4-5 for Alpha Chi Omega's second annual Carnation Walk for victims of domestic violence. Each Sunday's weather was perfect year, in mid- October, the sorority gathers sponsors and invites walkers to join them in an hour-long walk around Discovery Lake. Registration was $ 15 and included breakfast and a souvenir t-shirt. This year, half of the funds raised by Cal State San Marcos' Iota Tau Chapter will go to Becky's House, a San Diego based shelter for battered women. The remaining funds will be sent to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. Omega was founded in 1979 and began fundraising for victims of domestic violence in 1992. The foundation combines monies raised by Omega chapters across the nation to .support victims of domestic violence. Philanthropy Fundraising Chair Ashley Erro said she felt attendance was up this year. "We had a lot better turn out, but we always hope for more." "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Watch for our 'Have a Heart' booth in Founder's Plaza during the last week of October," said Erro. "We sell hearts for $1 and hang them around campus. You get to decorate them in memory of victims of domestic violence or dedicate it to who ever you chose." Approximately 50 schools were represented on Monday at the Graduate and Professional School Fair hosted by CSUSM'S Career and Assessment Center. Cal State San Marcos is one of nine CSUs that offers this event, and the Career Center has been involved with the fair for the past seven years. Students learned about financial aid availability within the schools, graduation assistance, and employment possibilities for students. Among the many schools at the fair were Georgetown University, John Hopkins University, Whittier Law School, University of Notre Dame, Pepperdine University, the Academy of Art College, Hawaii Pacific University, UCLA, the Peace Corps, and Central Michigan University. "The fair provided a link for students to get exposure to the variety of graduate and professional school programs that are available," said Sandy Punch, director of the Career and Assessment Center. "It sparked the students' interest and got them motivated." Monday afternoon, the Career Center offered a graduate school workshop after the fair. The workshop helped students with school selections, application and admission processes, and gave them information on financial aid. Punch mentioned that the Career Center also offers a software program, Choices CT, which may help students with career selections. Students that use Choices CT can take an aptitude test, access occupational information, job listings skills, or interest checklists. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, will host a job fair from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 1. Punch recommended that students dress professionally and bring their resumes. �Activist Inaugurates E thnic Studies Program at CSUSM Dean Jonathan Poullard (far right) and many professors, students, and staffattended the reception celebrating the new Ethnic Studies minor at CSUSM after Angela Davis' lecture. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) Students Boycotts Davis Lecture »Article cont. from pg. 1 questioned whether or not the university supported her views. "It seems like they present one ideology, one view point, and don't give students a rounded group of speakers," he said. "They're leaning to the political left." Poullard, however, said that the Intercultural Speaker Series would include a diverse group of speakers, including those with different political and cultural perspectives. "One day we might even have author Amy Tan," commented Poullard, who has been working with some of the coordinators of the speaker series, the Campus Climate Committee, a studentstaff group working to improve student life on campus. As stated in a press release sent out by YAF last Tuesday, "Young Americans for Freedom is opposed on the specific grounds that this event is being funded, sponsored, and promoted by the school. CSUSMYAF would not object to Angela Davis coming to our campus if the event were sponsored by a student organization and funded on their dime." "YAF believes nothing to be greater than the freedom of speech," Grafstrom stated in the press release, "however this boycott is about the school administration using school funds to subject students to a certain political bias. That is not free speech, it is indoctrination." It's part of the college experience," said Dean Manship, ASI President. "We'll have some controversial speakers, but they're here to present different cultures. It sounded like most people thought it was a positive experience, even though some people may not agree. Hopefully we can bring someone from the political right." Grafstrom said he thought it would be . "great" if the-university invited more political speakers with varying perspectives. He said he received some favorable responses for the boycott from the community. When asked if any students responded to the boycott, however, Grafstrom said, "We haven't received much student feedback." The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seeking student writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to write and professors are asked to take writing seriously. The student newspaper would like to publish expository, critical, and theoretical writing as much as creative writing, poems, stories or film scripts. The PLS will consider manuscripts of up to 3000 words that both exemplify excellent inquiry and research in their discipline^) and that able readers from outside that discipline to read with pleasure and understanding. Appropriate faculty judges the quality of research or creative writing. Accessibility is determined by the editor(s) of The Pride or their designated representatives. Submissions: ilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research in the student'sfieldof study or published texts of a related kind. 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"I'm trying to use whatever knowledge I was able to acquire to continue to do the work in our communities that will move lis forward." CSUSM's Arts & Lecture Series, Associated Students, Inc., Mission Federal Credit Union, and the Ethnic Studies Minor Program sponsored this Intercultural Speaker Series event. Guadalajara Tokyo Orlando mmi travel America's in&t ft T 599 150 398 456 150 422 112 Located In the UCSD Price Center La Joiia 858-452-0630 1~80Q~2COUNCIL wwwxounciltravelcom �The Pride UCLA Professor Discusses Medieval Manuscripts By AMY BOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern Local News 2002 Congressional Candidate T im K ane Discusses Terrorism and Freedom By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer intelligence community should not be blamed for the terrorist attacks. "The intelligence community is like a goalie in a unlit hockey ring," analogized Kane. "Every once in a while the opposition gets a goal through." But Kane went on to say that the intelligence community knew that the alleged ringleader of the terrorists, Muhamed Atta, was in the United States. Kane, who still has friends in the military community, also said, "The military front is not in Afghanistan, it should be our home. Home is where we have to win." He also discussed the effect that the terrorist attacks would have on an individual's freedom and privacy. "Freedoms are on the chopping block," Kane said, "and .it's bad policy to give up too many freedoms. That is what the terrorists want." Addressing the protection of the identity of the U.S., Kane said that many of the terrorists stole identities of people not necessarily in the United States, but from other countries as well, and entered the U.S. as those individuals. "The weapons were the terrorists themselves," he said. Kane said that there was a need for a database of Timothy Kane, a 2002 congressional candidate vying for Susan Davis' senate Dr. Sidney Berger, Director of UCLA's Center for the History of the Book, seat, talked about the terrorist attacks visited CSUSM Thursday to discuss early of Sept. 11 during a lunch held at the print culture and medieval manuscripts Double Tree Hotel in Mission Valley on with LTWR Professor Heather Hayton's Oct. 8. Kane-said he was reminded of the 310 and 605 classes, both of which are geared toward medieval literature and cul- effect the attacks had on children when his son asked him, "Are any of the kids ture. Berger, formerly Head of Special in my class going to grow up to be Collections at UC Riverside and Curator terrorists?" A Republican and self-described of Manuscripts and of Printed Books at the "bleeding heart conservative," Kane said American Antiquarian Society, began his lecture with a brief history of the medieval he thought Bush and his security team were "doing a great job." He also estabperiod. "What emerged," Berger said, "in lished that he "was not here to secondthe Middle Ages, was the coalescence of guess Bush." Kane commended Bush science, religion, history, sociology, book for dropping humanitarian aid for the production, education, business and art. people of Afghanistan, but warned that Medieval literature is the greatest, richest there would be more acts of terrorism literature imaginable - I've spent over 30 directed at the United States. "This years studying it and haven't begun to didn't start on Sept. 11," he said, and reminded the audience (of 20 individuscratch the surface." The emergence of a large middle als) of the previous World Trade Center class, due to the commercial success of bombing. Kane, a former intelligence officer in trade guilds in the 12 century, led to a greater demand for, and access to, the Air Force's elite Human Intelligence public education - hence the need for, sector (HUMINT), said he believed the books, according to Berger. He described early print culture and shared reproduced Assemblyman Mark Wyland Discusses Leadership at Cat State San Marcos to-scale medieval manuscripts produced Assemblyman ark W who r before the advent of the book - and paper the 74th AssemblyMDistrictyland, orth Sepresents in N Diego - and passed around pieces of papyrus (a County, spoke about his public officeanxperie plant cut arid weaved together to produce ence to aboyit 15 MBA students and community a writing surface) and vellum (stretched leaders, including the former Escondido police sheep skin also used for writing) for the chief, on campus, Friday. audience to examine. Wyland was a guest lecturer for the fourth "It took a great number of people meeting ofLeadership 2000, a community leadto produce the first books," Berger said. ership-training program. The assemblyman discussed decision makIn addition to papyrus and vellum, Berger ing and decision-making styles, the topic for brought both papyrus and quills he made that week's session. He also discussed the himself, and explained how actual printing legislative process. "It may not be the ideal, but was handled before Johann Gutenberg, the it does work for certain things," said Wyland, "founding father" of the printing press, "but, the two-team element sometimes gets in came along. the way." ~ v "Necessity, as always, is the mother (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) of invention," Berger said, describing the meticulous steps it took to actually produce a book in the medieval period, and the translation from singular to mass producWe make tion. Berger also touched on the beginning of paper production, illumination (decoration) of texts, type casting and the Renaissance, what he called the "rebirth of r direct contact with classical texts, something that happened over periods of three to four centuries." Berger, who did his master's and doctoral work in Medieval English Literature and the Bibliography of Textual Criticism at the University of Iowa, also shared information about the California Center for the History of the Book. An affiliate of the California State Library and the Library of Congress, the center is a nonprofit organization geared toward promoting public interest in books, reading, libraries and literacy. The center has been housed at UCLA since January of2000, and promotes, sponsors and hosts a variety of events, including local discussions and panels. Oceanside Public Library, in conjunction with the center, will host a series of discussions, titled "Women of Mystery," and the San Diego Public Library will present a screening of "Radio: Out of Thin Air," Oct. 22, which is sponsored by the center. Those who would like more information on these particular events, and on both Dr. Sidney Berger and the California Center for the Book's programs, events and history, are asked to log on to www.calbook.org. th Tuesday, October 16,2001 3 a good- case f° law school. criminals, and that severe punishment was needed for those who committed crimes against freedom, such as identity theft. Tim Kane is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and served as an intelligence officer in the Air Force. Kane is a high-tech entrepreneur who founded two software companies, NeocorTech and Enonymous Corporation. He has a Ph.D. in economics from UCSD, and is currently a professor of economics at Occidental College. Other issues that Kane addressed included immigration and taxes. He said that he believed homeland security would be acquired by consolidating the branches dealing with immigrants. He said he "realized the strength of immigrants, but there is a big difference between legal and illegal." Kane emphasized the importance of knowing who is coming i qjo the country. "It is our responsibility to protect our borders," he said. In addition, Kane said that a tax cut would boost the economy but also that "Mexico is our most important ally in the years ahead." T he U nlversiiy o f i MVems C ollege &fJUkw offers a rop-qtiaiky kgat education with many ttni<|tM advantages. Our new Ontario, campus is looted in the hfc&i ofSoutliero CMIfomias Inkfid Empire. For more information or an applicadori, call 877,858,4529, or vistc us online m www.ULV.edu/law �San Diego Local Music Awards 4 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 Arts & Entertainment Tom Delonge (blink-182) with his two awards. (Courtesy Photo/Slamm) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor For those of you who missed the 11 annual San Diego Local Music Awards, the show will be broadcast on TV in November. On Cox Channel 4, at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, local music.lovers can see live performances by Convoy, The Incredible Moses Leroy, .The Dragons, Peter Sprague, NovaMenco, Switchfoot, Soulcracker, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, and Icons. Winners were announced Oct. 9 at Humphrey's by the Bay after performances by many th of the nominated musicians, The following is this year's best local music: Best Mainstream Jazz: Gilbert Castellanos Best Pop-Jazz: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Best Latin Jazz: B-Side Players Best Big Band: Big Time Operator Best Acoustic: Steve Poltz Best Blues: Candye Kane Best World Music: Common Sense Best Roots, Rockabilly or Swing: Billy Midnight Best Dance or Funk: d.fRost Best R & B, Hip Hop or Rap: Downlow Best Country: Nickel Creek Best Adult Alternative: Eve Selis Best Pop: Switchfoot Best Rock: Sprung Monkey Best Hard Rock or Metal: Ghoulspoon Best Alternative: Jack's Broken Heart Best Punk: Dogwood Best Electronic: Square Circle Best Bar Band: 80z All-Stars Best Pop Al^um: Switchfoot "Learning to Breathe" Best Adult Alternative Album: Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash "Walk Alone" \ Best Rock Album: Convoy "Black Licorice" Best Hard Rock or Metal Album: Life Hates Me "Imperfections" Best Alternative Album: Black Heart Procession "3" Best Punk Album: blink-182 "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" Best Dance or Funk Album: d.frost "Digital Dustbowl" Best Rap or Hip Hop Album: Icons "Capture the Flag" Best Jazz Album: Karl Denson "Dance Lesson #2" Best Blues Album: Buddy Blue "Pretend It's Okay" Best Local Recording: Via Satellite "Wake Up Heavy" Best New Artist: Rochelle Rochelle Artist of the Year: Ron Fountenberry (Incredible Moses Leroy) Group of the Year: blink-182 Song of the Year: POD "Alive" Album of the Year: ' Convoy "Black Licorice" | u The Last Night of Ballyhoo By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor It was a last minute decision, but it sure was worth it. As my friend and I walked inside the Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College for the opening night of the "The Last Night at Ballyhoo," last Friday, we looked around for clues that would reveal the framework of the play. The lights went off and the play began. Reba Freitag (played by Frances Regal), Boo Levy (Janelle Carta), and Lala Levy (Melissa Murphy), appeared onstage. Still clueless about what the play was about, I listened carefully. . "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," by Alfred Uhry, takes place in Atlanta, Ga. in December of 1939. The movie, "Gone With the Wind" is making its premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but the people of Atlanta are much more concerned about who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. The action takes place mostly in Adolph Freitag's house. I enjoyed this Tony-award winning dramatic comedy, which was directed by Paul Larmer. I was particularly amused by Janelle Carta's performance as Boo, the widow and sister of bachelor Adolph (Brett Sauey). Boo exaggerated, argued and complained all the time. Nothing pleased her, and I could see that through her facial expressions, speech, and body movements. Then there is Reba, the widowed sister-in-law who is calm, but a little bit crazy. In Boo's opinion, the Freitags are several social rungs below her. Nonetheless, her daughter, Lala, is charmed by Joe Farkas (John De Carlo), Adolph's Brooklyn-born assistant, who Adolph invites to dinner. However Joe shows no interest in her, and wants to leave the Freitag's home - 1 don't blame him, knowing Boo's character, Reba's serenity, and Lala's flirting. Melissa Murphy plays the unpopular, dreamy and immature Lala. It is no surprise why her mother is worried about finding a husband for Lala. Joe later meets Lala's cousin, Sunny (Lauren Palazzo), and falls in love with her. This creates excitement throughout the play. As Reba's daughter comes home for Christmas, so does the hilarious Peachy Weil (played by Aaron Forrester), a member of one of the finest Jewish families in the South who complete the cast. Chaos ensues as everyone prepares for the event of the year, Ballyhoo. The audience, which included parents, relatives, and friends of the actors, seemed to enjoy the students' performance of this humorous and complex play. Through comedy, romance and revelations, the family gets pulled apart and mended together. The struggle of identity and finding one's self is also well depicted in this play. The cast of "The West Wing" addressed the terrorist attacks in an episode. West W ing Takes o n Terrorism By ALEXANDRA FREIDAY anticipated premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 10, NBC began the new season. "The West Wftig," NBC's hit Like the rest of the nation, "The West Wing" couldn't help drama, premiered in 1999. In its but be affected by the events first season, the show swept the of Sept. 11, 2001. Viewers Who Emmys, winning nine awards — tuned in for the season premiere the record for most Emmys in were informed that the show a single season for a series. would be delayed, and an older Created by Aaron Sorkin ("A episode , was shown. The Few Good Men") and John following week, I, like many Wells (NBC's "ER"), "The West others, tuned in only to be Wing" stars Martin Sheen, met with a special, new episode Stockard Channing, John dedicated to all those people Spencer, Rob Lowe, Richard affected by the terrorist attacks. Setoff; Bradley Whitford, The episode was called Allison Janney, Dule Hill, and "Isaac and Ishmael," for the two Janel Maloney. The show focuses sons of Abraham in the Bible. on President Josiah Bartlet In place of the normal opening (Sheen), his staff, and family. The first season ended with sequence, the actors spoke about the episode and told viewers Bartlet preparing to announce not to worry about where it fit his decision on whether or not in with the other episodes. The he will run for reelection. After episode addressed the questions such a powerful and successful and concerns that marly people first season, fans couldn't help had about Sept. 11. but be eager for the new season. First Lady Abigail Bartlet President Bartlet announced (Channing), spoke to a group of he would run- for reelection, high school students who had despite having multiple been stranded in the kitchen sclerosis. during a "crash" of the White The episode ended with House. Together, the students President Bartlet meeting with and White House staff began Leo McGarry (Spencer)," his to form their own ideas about chief of staff and close friend, terrorism and religion. to decide what to do next in the The part of the episode campaign for reelection. that stuck with me was the This season's first episode effort they made to point out was highlighted with the same that terrorism and religion are humor and wit that has separate. One "staff member" punctuated every episode of commented, "Islamic extremist "The West Wing." Each is to Islam as KKK is to character and actor brings his or Christianity." her own unique blend of humor When asked if there was and wit to the show. It is a something noble about being a fresh series that takes a powerful martyr President Bartlet said, inside look at the west wing of "We don't need martyrs right the White House, and.what it now, we need heroes. A hero takes to make this nation run. would die for his country, but "The West Wing" airs he'd rather live." Wednesdays at 8 p.jn. on NBC. Then, for the show's highly F or The Pride Classifieds S tudents! Advertise w ith T he Pride for only $ 9/ (760) 7 50-6099 ou should really heck Help Wanted Yowlingshirt.com.cWhy?out B $ Get Paid for Your Opinions! Because bur bowling shirts can $ Earn $15-125 and more per make anyone look cool. Buy our shirts. Look Good. survey! www.money4opinions.com Egg Donors Needed $4,000 compensation; Ages 19-30 Lost 9/24 on campus, a black, Susan velvet jacket embroidered with Crall-mail at (800) 463-5656 oe glass peices. Please call Laura at 760-750-4308. REWARD! procreative@iinet.com Miscellaneous �By VICTOR PADILLA Pride Staff Writer e "Megiddo," the sequel to the sleeper-hit film "Omega Code" brings to the big screen the climatic saga between good and evil, spirit and man, in the Biblical battle known as Armageddon. The movie stars Michael York and Michael Biehn, and is set in I960, when Satan discovers the perfect protege for his evil mission in a young boy named Stone Alexander (York); The roots of evil developing in Stone become evident early on when he attempts to murder his baby brother, David, by lighting him on fire. In an attempt to somehow straighten out young Stone's twisted behavior, his father Daniel (David Hedison), the owner of a giant media corporation, sends young Stone to a prestigious military academy situated outside of Rome run by General Francini (Franco Nero). Growing up in the academy, with much help from his possessor Satan, Stone quickly rises to the top of his class, excelling in strategic and military skills, as well as ruthlessness. Stone meets a young lady named Gabriella (Diane Venora), the daughter of General Francini. Stone and Gabriella begin dating, and they eventually get married. When he graduates from the military academy, Stone receives an unexpected visit from his father, and younger brother David, whom he has not seen since the torching incident. After numerous pleas from his father to come back home, Stone rejects the offer. Stone has bigger and better plans. At the graduation ceremony he tells his father that he intends to set out and become an international politician by working with the European Union. Years go by, and the two brothers, Stone and David, go their own separate ways. With a lot of help from Satan, Stone is able to move up the Japanese attack the island, this would be a close depicpolitical ladder, and after a number of years tion of the kind of top-notch, 3-dimensional, lighting, he eventually reaches his desired position - and digital effects used in this portion of the movie. The Supreme commander of the newly established world's final battle between God and man in this movie one-world government, the New World Order. will have you on the edge of your seat. I was very impressed with how Matthew Crouch, Stone is quick to take control by killing son of televangelist Paul Crouch of Trinity Broadcasting anyone who opposes him, and he is able to deceive many of the major world religions through the use of Network (TBN)j produced such a riveting account of the his false prophet, played by Udo Kier. The false prophet Book of Revelation's battle of Armageddon. Taking into is not seen too much in the movie. His role is more as account the small budget, compared with extravagant Stone's spiritual adviser. Nevertheless, his role is impor- Hollywood budgets, the makers of this film did an tant in the scope of what is yet to take place. Stone's one outstanding job. The visual effects are stunning, to say the least. desire is to control the entire world, which has been split up into 10 kingdoms. Three of the kingdoms, however, While the acting might not win anyone an Academy Award, it served its are unwilling to give in to purpose and ultihis wicked ideologies and mately was compeldominant ways. ling enough to get The plot thickens as the movie's point David Alexander, Stone's across. younger brother, re-enters For those willthe movie. Like his brother, ing to view what he too has excelled in the the Bible has to say political realm. David has about future events, become the president of the I strongly recomUnited States,* and openly mend "Migetto"to defies his brother's wishes, anyone with an making the U.S. one of open mind. three kingdoms unwilling Although I feel to unite with the New World Megiddo tells the story between good and evil most of Hollywood Order. (Courtesy Photo/Megiddo Website) likes to over exagIn the meantime, calamities of magnificent proportions pummel the Earth. It gerate stories or legends in films, this is one movie is at this point that Stone blames the inhabitants of the where I felt the producers actually failed to depict the world for causing the destruction because of their unwill- level of intensity and magnitude in the scope of what might really happen "when" the battle of Armageddon ingness to submit to and worship him. This ultimately sets the stage for the final battle takes place. The film is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for violence between Stone and the seven loyal kingdoms, and the United States, China, and Mexico. In this battle scene, and warfare, and is only shown in selected cities. one immediately sees where the majority of the budget Theaters in your area that are currently showing went to, as the visual effects are evident ~ it is stunning. 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Birth Choice helped me stand up for I wanted." Sheri "The one-on-one support was Just what 1 neededLiz �According -to the support services listed in the general catalogue, Gal Sate San Marcos is 'Disabled Student Friendly.' The campus offers support services including: "readers, notetakers, interpreters or captioners (for the hearing impaired), testing accommodations, access to specially adapted equipment, application assistance, supplemental academic advising, learning disability assessment, disability-related counseling and priority registration. However, what they don't offer is acceptable access to our campus classrooms and acceptable evacuation procedures. In light of last week's 'nonemergency' power outage, what is a wheelchair-bound student suppose to do when the elevators no longer function? How can we expect such a situation to be handled in a true emergency? John Segoria from Disabled Student Services said, "I would hope there would be evacuation chairs placed in each building in case of emergencies." Currently, CSUSM does not have any evacuation chairs to bring disabled people down the stairs. Penny Lanese, who uses a wheelchair,said, "In terms of the power outage, I was very, fortunate to be on a floor with a ground level when it happened." Lanese was fortunate because she planned for such an event based on previous difficulties with CSUSM elevators. "Since the elevator problems in Academic Hall, I always ask DSS to make sure that all of my classes are on a ground level, so if something happens (whether it be a broken elevator, power outage, fire or otherwise) I can leave easily enough." "The [electric] doors are always a problem, but recently we discovered, that not all of the doors are broken, but rather turned off via a switch way up at the top," said Lanese. "I think that concerns me more than a broken door, because in order for the door to not function, someone would have to knowingly turn off that switch and [know] the consequence of their actions." We believe it is CSUSM's job to make sure all students have safe and consistent access to buildings, floors and class- rooms. All of us know how difficult it is to get around a campus made mostly of stairs and mazelike hallways - imagine what it would it entails to do so in a wheelchair. What can our administration do to further accommodate CSUSM Disabled Students? Lanese made a suggestion. "Although I realize it is a tough thing for DSS and Event Scheduling to make sure every class with a disabled student or professor has ground floor access, I think that it is the best solution." Truly, as Segoria concurred, this is a public safety issue, as well as a large concern for disabled students. "We need to be able to evacuate people from the third or fourth floors - students, faculty and staff alike," Segoria said. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU "Part of the problem," Segoria said, "is that .our campus is built up against a hill, and there are lots of stairs. We can't build another building with just one elevator." CSUSM's newest building. University Hall, has two elevators, and the new library will also have two. "We're doing a better job of campus development now." Perhaps the most important issue at the moment is consideration - while many possible changes or new additions, even new buildings, are in the works, things won't change overnight. If we don't have evacuation chairs in each of the buildings, it seems it might be in order to get some and to promote awareness around our campus of possible situations that might need immediate attendance. 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Erika Blanes Junior, Psychology f paiaj^g 9 ] Wt* i M 1 : 1 S % "I am a pacifist, and don't believe in violence under any circumstances at all." Gabriel Kendall Sophomore, History "I think it's good because even the Afghanistan people don't like the Taliban." Monica Tinajero ^Sophomore, Psychology It was good to a certain extent, but I think it will create more problems and racial profiling here in the United States and in Afghanistan." Fredi Garcia Junior, Political Science and Sociology "You do what you have to do. Justice must be served." Preston Goettker Freshman, Business "I feel in-between. They had the right, but it makes no sense if we provide food and keep attacking the innocent." Jeff Reguyal Sophomore, Business other part tells me that more aggression will only bring more hostility and nothing will be solved." Jennifer Wren Junior, Communication The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor What is so great aboutthis surfing? Don't you know that you're wasting Many times and by your life?" different people I have I always say, "But been asked if I would dude, you just don't write a surfing column understand. Until you're for The Pride. Today, I out there shooting the will attempt to portray curl, there is no way for surfing from my perspec- you to know what I'm tive, but first allow me talking about." to introduce myself. My Another classic quesname is Jeff Spicoli. For tion I get is, "Can you those of you who don't explain to me the feeling know of me, I am the you get from surfing?" classic stereotypical charI try to help, but acterization of a surfer it's hard. I'll say, "Dude, dude portrayed in the it's like when I'm out 1980's movie Fast Times there, it's like only me, at Ridgemont High. my board and some tasty Before I describe my waves. It's just me against relationship to the ocean Mother Nature. It like and surfing, let me build clears my head, ya know. some history. Shawn It's like my mind is clear, Thompson, a famous my thoughts are focused. surfer and world cham- It's just so pure, man." pion from South Africa, By showing these started a surf company, examples from my past, Instinct. Instinct was I'm trying to help them a very popular clothing see that surfing is beyond line, but what set it apart words, because the ocean from the competition was is my sanctuary. I go the advertisements they surfing to be a part of ran in the surf maga- something that is diffizines. The ads were a cult to describe, someset of changing phrases thing that is not accesthat related directly to sible to all people, a surfers and focused on place for me to get away the fact that surfing was from not only everyday misjudged and misunder- nonsense, but sometimes stood by outsiders. There even away from myself. are three of these phrases The only way to that still stand out in my ' understand surfing is to mind today: 'Surfing is go to the beach, borrow life, the rest is details', a surfboard and let the 'Only a surfer knows the ocean show you its power feeling' and 'Waiting for and spirituality. Only waves is O.K., most peo- then will you understand ple spend their lives wait- what I am describing. ing for nothing.' It's like I always say, To a surfer these "Surfing's not a sport, phrases make perfect it's a way of life. It's a sense. I can't tell you how way of looking at that many times I've heard wave and saying, .'Hey non-surfers and especial- bud, let's party!'" ly m y teachers say, "Jeff, By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall i -isa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the Views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu h ttp://www.csusmpride.com i , mt*. Student Poll How do you feel about Homecoming at CSUSM? Yay! It is a great idea 31/95 It is ok It is a bad idea 6/95 15/95* It is a bad idea because we have no football team 41/95 Not sure 2/95 �Tuesday, October 16,2001 7 The Pride Vans Triple Crown By JOSEPH SANCHEZ all-too familiar roll, snap and thud of a skateboard and wandered off. Vans had taken the Vans shoe company put on concert amphitheater in front of a no-holds barred show last the Oceanside Pier and turned weekend at the Oceanside stop it into a nice little park with of their Triple Crown competi- a 12-stair handrail, numerous tion tour. Featuring skateboard-,, ramps, boxes, and gaps. ing and BMX vert and street conThe street competition had tests, the Triple Crown delivered finished Saturday with a 15-year- Bob was landing switch 360° the goods. old super-unknown from France f o indy g The first competition I beating Eric Koston for the slips teither ofrabs. I have never een t and chanced upon was the BMX $10,000 purse. But they were must admit thathem live, them seeing street final. I had heard a rumor still holding the expression seshe ground that the legendary Dave Mirra sion, which gave the skaters carte perform fromBtucky's firstlevel was intense. of the 540° tail whip fame would blanche to try and land one trick seemed to solidify the lead asrun he be t here/As a skateboarder, I better than everyone else. Frank pulled a switch rodeo flip and have only a passing familiarity Hirata and Donny Bartley were numerous other insane moves. with BMX, and was completely ollieing a 10-foot gap onto a But Bob came back with a long shocked by the technical advanc- little 2-foot wide box. Bartley un that w almost all s es made in BMX over the years. managed to land a nose blunt rricks, and asapped it off wwitch c Because they can move their slide, followed seconds later by tone-footed backside smith gith a bikes so much faster than a Hirata's backside lip slide. Chris over the channel, taking the rind win skateboard, they can make tran- Senn managed a blunt slide and the $18,000. sitions and jumps that are impos- down the 12-stair rail, and Tony F he f the sible for us. The first competi- Trujillo landed a front side 180° showorwme, tthe highlight oBowl as Master's tor came out of his run, threw flip on a broken board. s a little grind, casually peddled The competition was cut Competition. Andkater was carving the lip a working the over to a six-foot hip, and threw short for the beginning of the extension in that unique crouch a back flip over the hip. His last vert final. Bob Burnquist, Rune hat trick was a sickening launch off Glifberg, and Bucky Laseck put tStevecould only haveheindicated a tiny ramp over a wall and roll on a spectacular show. Since the lipCoaballero. tAs I snlapped ne m ime, oticed in section to a slanted box that he Tony Hawk's retirement, other figuresoreaiting, and was w twisted to land fakie and grind Burnquist and Laseck have amazed to see Tony Mag and down backwards. Unfortunately exchanged first place in almost Lance Mountain. It seems that Mirra played a cautious game, every competition, with Glifberg kateboarding has but the rest of the bikers put out mixing things up here and there. srom surfing, and cborrowed f reated a an amazing performance with Seven other skaters competed, Master's Level Competition for no-handed back flips, huge tail but after the first round these all the original pros. Hats off whips, and impossible transi- three solidly put the rest out of to Vans for a classy touch to a tions. the running. Bucky had been great tour. I couldn't wait for Mirra's attempting backside rodeo flips final r un since I heard that over the channel in practice^ and NOTICE OF CIGARETTE MARKETING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT For The Pride IF YOU SMOKED AS A MINOR BETWEEN APRIL 2,1994 AND DECEMBER 31,1999, THIS CLASS ACTION NOTICE MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS. A class action lawsuit is pending intfieSuperior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego, entitled Daniels v. Philip Morris, Case No. 719446 (JCCP No. 4042). This Notice is to inform you of the Court's decision to certify a Plaintiff class (the "Class"), the nature of the claims and defenses, and yourrightsat this time. Are You Affected by This Case? The following are members of the Class. All persons who as California resident minors (under 18 years of age) smoked one or more cigarettes in California between April 2 ,1994 and December 31, 1999. The Defendants in this case are Philip Morris Incorporated; R.J. 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Prager Judge of the Superior Court www.bamlawca.con) 1-800-793-9998 Men's Soccer Ties UCSD during Homecoming ByJMARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer In the spirit of homecoming week, and with far more spectators than usual, the men's soccer team played against UCSD during Tuesdays homecoming game, and tied. "The game was good," said Coach Khalid Al-Shafie. We had more attacks on the front and that's how we scored." The Cougars were down by 2 points in the first half of the game, with a score of 0-2, but they had an excellent comeback. When CSUSM scored its first goal during the last half of the game, the crowd could not hold back its excitement. This excitement increased even more after Manuel Maldonado scored the second goal in the last 15 minutes of the game. The final score was tied, 2-2. UCSD received a red card after their player committed a fault against Maldonado, who was down on the ground for a few minutes due to a pain in his right leg. After the game, Maldonado, a sophomore computer science major, said, I am just happy because everybody gave their best. This is how we should always play." Approximately 30 people cheered on the Cougar soccer players. Although Tuesdays turn out was greater than usual, player Antonio Zepeda, a juniofmajoring in Liberal studies said, "We need more people to come and support us." The team played two more games last week, against USC, and a rematch against UCSD. The Cougars have won one game, lost two, and, with the homecoming game, tied one game. Two games were cancelled, including a game against Utah State University, when the referee failed to show up. "The referee association just forgot about the game," said Al-shafie. The Cougars also cancelled a game against UC Santa Barbara on Sept. 30, due to the injury of one of their players who had to be hospitalized. The.player is fine, however he suffered a broken arm in the game against UCSB. Neither cancelled game has been rescheduled. "UC Santa Barbara soccer players will come down probably on the 21 of this month," said Al-shafie Players said they are excited about their progress thus far, but Al-shafie said he felt that there are some areas that still need to be improved. "We need to play the ball quicker and keep it moving," he said. Our weakness is that we can't hold a ball too long." % st Phantom Shopper Program Fall 2001 Be a part of Assessing the Quality of Service at Cal State San Marcos and Earn Money! •How Much? $150.00 •How Many Hours? 19 Hours of work C ome by the ASI Office i n C ommons 203 to s ign up or call (760) 750-4990 �Events Month. There will be food samples, and the rock band "Emaue" will perform. Tuesday, O ct!6 Club Meetings Workshops Traditional German Day Tuesday, Oct. 17 and Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Achtung, Baby Wednesday, Oct. 18 Location: Founders' Plaza Time: 11a.m. to 1 p.m. German carnival band, free Inter-Varsity Christian FellowLocation: Dome Plaza DJ on campus featuring German food, cultural info., and games ship^ Bible Study Time: 12 p.m. rock, rap, techno, etc. Location: ACD 317 Open Campus Forum "Open Space/Closed Space "Racism & Discrimination Photography Exhibit Before and After Sept. 11 Circle K International Meeting Time: Artist's reception at 3 Time: 2 p.m. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Founders' Plaza Steps p.m. in the Library Courtyard Location: University 442 Photography by Phel Stemmetz Open campus forum for stuwill be on display in the Library dents, faculty, and staff. Speak- Gallery. ers include reps from CSUSM Progressive Activists Network M.E.Ch.A., Dr. Sharon Elise, Meeting UCSD Muslim Student Associa- Film for Thought Presents Time: 2 p.m. tion and International Socialist "2001: The Year We Make Location: University 443 Organization, and open mic for Contact all who would like to speak. Time: 6:30 p.m. Tentative speakers include reps Location: California Center for Pre-Law Society Time: 5:30 p.m. from the Anti-Defamation the Arts, Escondido's Center Location: TBA League. Everyone is encouraged Theater to attend. A join U.S.-Soviet mission sets out to solve the mystery of what German Club Presents happened to the original Discov- Comedic Film, "Go Trabi Time: 7 p.m. Latino Food Festival and Con- ery flight. is part of CSUSM's Location: ACD 102 This film cert "Film for Thought" series that E-mail your club Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. explores how outer space has Location: Dome Plaza information to een represented in film. Free There will be a Latino food fes- bdmission. The Pride: tival and concert in commemo- a ration of Latino/Latina Heritage pride@csusm.edu Oct. 17 to Nov. 20 Wednesday, Oct. 17 99 99 Thursday, Oct. 18 Thursday, Oct. 18 9 99 Wednesday, Oct 17 99 w ww.csusmpride.com A s th« student population o ur university c ontinues t o rise, s o should the number o f I ssues T he Pride prints. H owever, w e the Pride understand t he importance o f conservation. Therefore, T he Pride h as created an o nline version of am w eekly i ssues tn order t o c ut d own o n our paper use. Tuesday, O ct-16 Writing Analytically Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 This workshop will demystify analysis and guide you into the process of thinking and writing analytically. Wednesday,egister 17 Oct. Getting Ready to R 3 1 Thoughts on. : Compiled by M. 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Sgt. Bill McCullough of the Campus Police arrived at the scene, and after observing the questionable substance and securing the rest­ room, determined that it was not anthrax. The fire department was then contacted, as well as the Department of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials division. “The air conditioning systems on the 2nd floor of University were shut down immediately,” said McCullough. The entire second floor was also barricaded. “We knew right when we looked at it that it was baby powder,” explained McCullough, after observing the substance. “The fire department and Hazardous Materials thought the same thing.” Nick Vent, of the County. Hazardous Materials Division, tested the white substance with an anthrax kit. With the results from the anthrax testing, Kent concluded that the material was baby powder. Vent said that anthrax calls are rare; however, since recent anthrax scares, the Hazardous Materials Division has been on alert for powdery substances, and they have responded to numerous false alarms. “Hazardous Materials responded to two anthrax calls in the last two years,” said McCullough. “They have responded to over 100 calls since the anthrax scare started last week.” He advised, “If something is out of place, such as a large amount of powdery substance in a bathroom, on keyboards, or » A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 Community Building Addressed at Club Meeting By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer including members from all rec­ ognized campus organizations. As stated in the Center of Jonathan Poullard, Dean of Student Involvement web page, Students, discussed the theme the ICC functions as a vehicle to of “Community Building” with exchange information on campus club leaders on Friday. Poullard policies, activities, and schedul­ was a guest speaker at the ing and to disseminate this infor­ Inter-Club Committee (ICC) mation to the club members. It meeting between 12 and 2 p.m. also provides a forum for voicing in University concerns and inter­ Hall 373. ests in the student “The first governing process. part was an Poullard con­ actual ICC ducted the second Honee Folk, a CSUSM student, spoke out about her own experience, and reminded students to remember how it feels meeting part of the meeting, to be judged based on appearance. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) where all the in which he gave a clubs get half-hour presenta­ together. tion about the topic They just told of building commu­ us what was nity. going on in yy “My role as the the student dean of students is government. to build a strong There was no -Jonathan Poullard sense of communi/Patel went on to discuss the controversy,” Dean of Students t y in the campus,” By AMY BOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern recent backlash against people of said Darren Poullard said. Middle Eastern descent - people Marks, an economics major and “The role of students is more Students and professors Patel encouraged the audience president of the Jewish Student pivotal than mine, because you spoke out against racism last to acknowledge as not much dif­ Alliance, referring to the first are the students ” Poullard said, Tuesday in an open forum spon­ ferent from themselves. part of the meeting. “It was a referring to the students’ role in sored by The Pride. “The deaths that have come routine house cleaning.” developing a sense of The forum gave students from [the attacks] have unfor­ ICC is a representative body » A rtic le cont. on pg 2 and faculty a chance to address tunately continued through the racism, hate crimes, and tol­ bombings and deaths due to erance. Several speakers were scagegoating and fear.” invited to generate conversation Patel said the media have about events and attitudes pro­ been quick to point the finger at By JENNIFER HOLMES native form of expression for voked by Sept. 11 and its afterthose of Middle Eastern descent, Pride staff writer everyone on campus. math. After a welcome by Pride and that “Islam has been por­ “Sometimes words are inef­ editors Melanie Addington and John Patel, a UCSD student, spoke at trayed as something that it really Peaceful messages were fective,” said Dreama Moon, the anti-racism forum. Victoria Segall, audience mem­ is not. When we talked about shared by 12 women who gath­ professor of communications. bers were invited to speak at (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Timothy McVeigh, we didn’t talk ered Wednesday at noon in Palm “Sometimes there are just too their leisure. Several people were tistics about hate crimes, espe­ about ‘Christian terrorists.’ Now, Court. many words. This is an alterna­ invited to speak at the forum cially those in the San Diego we do talk about Islamic terror­ Dr. Sharon Elise, professor tive expression.” Elise led the because of their participation area, directly connected with the ists.” of sociology, and student Erin meditation. and involvement with groups Sept. 11 tragedy. An audience member asked Shems organized the Women’s Dr. Komla Amoaku, profes­ “Over 40 hate crimes have Patel whether Sept. 11 “was not promoting tolerance. The edi­ Peace Meditation Circle as a way sor of visual and performing tors informed the audience that been committed in the San Diego the ultimate hate crime” and for everyone on campus to show arts, initiated the meditation ses­ anyone was welcome and encour­ area alone since Sept. 11. Islamic called the attacks “the greatest support for peace. Inspired by a sion by playing a lament (a Centers in Chicago and San act of hate ever seen in my life.” aged to speak. recent women’s studies meeting native African song summoning John Patel, a member of Diego have been attacked. And Patel responded that the they attended, Elise and Shems spirits fromAhe ancestor world UCSD’s International Socialist many hate crimes go unreport­ attacks against the United States said they decided to organize to bring peace) on Organization, was the first to ed; we don’t know how many » A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 this event to provide an alter­ » A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 speak. Patel shared recent sta- people have been affected.” “I have never been on a campus wherestu­ dents work so many hours... Meditating for Peace Students and Faculty Speak Out Against Racism �The Pride White Powder Found in Campus Restroom A fireman guards the entrance to Uni­ versity Hall during the anthrax scare. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) » A rtic le cont. from pg. 1 [ if there is] any mail that is suspicious in nature, you should give us a call at public safety.” Another incident occurred in Craven Hall around the same time that University Hall was under inspection. “A student opened an old envelope that was dusty,” explained McCullough. The recent anthrax incidents in Florida and New York have put a strain on the U.S. Postal Service, and the CSUSM Mail and Copy Center (MACC). All mail clerks on campus are paying close attention to the shape of pack­ ages, looking to see if there is any substance leaking from the package and checking for return addresses. If the package or envelope has any of these characteristics and .there is a return address, the MACC sends the piece of mail back. If there is no return address, or if it seems overtly suspicious, the MACC may con­ tact the authorities. The normal policy for packages that have inadequate address information is for mail clerks to open the mall and fig­ ure out where they will be deliv­ ered on campus. Now, the pack­ ages must be sent back. “This policy will be in place until either we hear otherwise from a school policy or higher figure ” said mail clerk Marge Cocoran. Clerks who work at the MACC must also wear gloves while sorting mail, which is a newly implemented practice. “We have had these precautions since the Unibomber incident, but we haven’t had to use them until ' now,” said Cocoran. In light of the general panic and false alarms concerning the anthrax scare, McCullough said: “It is better to be safe than have something that is, in fact, anthrax. If there is any question, call public safety.” Individuals may contact Campus Police by dialing their non-emergency number at (760) 750-4567. Faculty and students meditated and murmured positive affirmations on Palm Court last week. (Pride Photo/Jennifer Holmes) Students and Faculty Meditate for Peace » a r tic le cont from pg 1 the Atenteben, a bamboo flute native to Ghana. The group formed a circle in Palm Court to reflect, concen­ trate on world peace, and medi­ tate. Medical reports show that meditation helps reduce stress, feelings of anxiety and anger, improves circulation (through deep breathing), and promotes clarity of mind. The meditation lasted 30 minutes. To conclude the medi­ tation, everyone stood in a cir­ cle holding hands, and one by one shared a positive affirma­ tion out loud with the group. Moon echoed the words of John Lennon, “Give peace a chance.” Other affirmations shared by the group were, “Peace shouldn’t b t, gendered”, and “visualize world peace.” s> D ean o f Students Addresses Inter-Club Committee » A rtic le cont from pg. 1 community on campus. Poullard also discussed the reasons why people are skeptical about getting involved in stu­ dent clubs. Some of the reasons listed by the club representatives were apathy, scheduling issues, lack of communication and mis­ understandings about what the students clubs are about. have never been on a campus where so many students work so many hours a week,” said Poullard about the scheduling problems that many CSUSM students face and which, according to the club representa­ tives, have been an obstacle for more students who might want to get involved in campus life. He also asked club represen­ tatives to give their reasons why they joined a student club. Some of the reasons given were to build a resume, to have a sense of belonging, and for a social life. Later, in Palm Court, Poullard held an icebreaker game for the club representatives, which allowed them to introduce themselves to one another. “He was just basically show­ ing how clubs should com­ municate with each other to achieve certain goals,” said Nick Grafstrom, Chairman of Young Americans for Freedom. Before the meeting, the club representatives were given a free luncheon catered by PowerSurge Cafe in Palm Court. Julie Wright, Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations, said that in upcoming ICC meetings, fundraising information and guidelines will be discussed. The next ICC meeting will be held from 12w 2 p.m., Nov. 16 in to University Hall 373. Lunch will also be served in Palm Court before the meeting. Wright said that all subse­ quent meetings for this semester will be held from 12 to 2 p.m., in University Hall 373. Racism Forum Held » A rtic le cont from pg. 1 were m ost. definitely hate crimes, but also encouraged peo­ ple to realize that terrorism goes on everyday around the world. Another listener mentioned her fear of Middle-Eastemers in the wake of the tragedy, to which Patel responded, “The majority of Middle Eastern people have come out and condemned these attacks.” “ R a cism h as always m an ifested i tself in the f orm o f terror. — Ricardo Favela CSUSM Student Patel also said “it’s impor­ tant [to figure out] what we can do, even if it’s just reaching out a hand and publicly stating that we are in solidarity - it’s the best way we can move for­ ward.” “We need to create a differ­ ent atmosphere, community and world,” Patel said. Orzala Sharif, a member of the group Afghan American Youth, echoed many of Patel’s sentiments, “We fervently con­ demn the Taliban and extend sympathy to the victims ... The Taliban and Afghan should not be used interchangeably.” Sharif called the Taliban “a wild group of trained militia who destroyed the spirit, cul­ ture, and history of the Afghan people.” Sharif also shared some of Afghanistan’s history and cul­ ture, before the Taliban took control. “Women used to dress as I am dressed today. We’ve always believed in education, a civilized way of life. Women voted; we had a constitutional monarchy —it was not always what’s depicted on TV today ” Several others who spoke also mentioned U.S. involvevment with the Taliban and other governments, encouraging the audience to remember the facts about the history of the U.S. Sociology professor Sharon Elise, who asked the audience to question the events since Sept. 11, and their portrayal, said, “It may be decades before we know what’s going on. There is always an answer, contrived, packaged and handed to us [by the media and the government.]” “It was the same thing with Panama and Noriega, Guatemala - the U.S. has a very long and interesting history. The answers aren’t going to come out of the television.” Ricardo Favela, a member of M.E.Ch.A., but who spoke as a student rather than a club mem­ ber, also spoke out about exam­ ining U.S. policies, and ques­ tioned the motivations behind “America’s New War.” “I hope this war is sincere -r a war against terrorism and not people,” said Favela. “If we’re going to have a war on terrorism, we need to acknowledge fronts, the terrorism that goes on [on a smaller scale] everyday. Many people experience terrorism on a daily basis across the world - racism has always manifested itself in the form of terror.” Favela went on to offer examples of terrorism that minority groups continually face, including the recent U.S. citation for violation of human rights due to border policies. Many of the audience mem­ bers, students and faculty alike, chose to speak out simply as individuals at the forum, despite their various involvements in clubs, groups and other organi­ zations. Student Honee Folk includ­ ed some personal background about discrimination, and shared a story about her mother’s expe­ riences, during WWII and today, as a minority. “I know what it feels like, and I know many of you know what it feels like [to be dis­ criminated against.] Don’t get so far removed that you allow yourselves to do this to other people.” “We are focusing so much on ‘them” ’ Folk continued, “and so many people .are doing what we had to fight so hard, so often, against in the past.” Dr. Sharon Elise, a Sociology professor, spoke at Tuesday’ forum. s (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Only a few other students spoke out, and Elise encour­ aged the audience to continue to speak, to ask the questions that need to be addressed. “Your silence will not protect you,” Elise said. “We better get people speaking, and thinking, even it’s only to ask more questions.” Steve Weiner then chose to ask Elise her views on Louis Farrakhan. Elise replied, “I don’t think Farrakhan is significant in this. People say stupid shit [alluding to Farrakhan], and those of the same ethnic back­ ground seem to be associated with those who say stupid shit.” Elise continued, “These are not the questions that need to be asked. We need to think about people who have power over minds, media and the military, not people who get media atten­ tion which is then used against us.’? �Davis Signs Diverse Legislation By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer In a rush to meet las Sunday’s deadline for the 2001 state legislation session, Gov. Gray Davis, amid controversy, signed 948 and vetoed 169 o: 1,117 proposed bills sent to the) California Legislature. The bills] included a wide variety of pro posals, from telemarketing bam and elementary school food t gun control and gay rights. The issues proving to be thd most controversial are changes in) a wide range of gay rights lawsj new gun control regulations, andj stricter environmental laws. Proponents of gay rights wel corned the new legislation signe by Davis. Judith Stacey, a sociolo gist at the University of Souther: California, said, “Marriage is ai ever-changing institution, even though most people don’t realize it.” Passed by the minimum amount of votes needed, the bill legally aligns same-sex marriag­ es closer to traditional marriag­ es. In addition, the bill grants legal power to older heterosexualpartners, allowing each partner to make medical decisions on behalf of the other and take sick leave when such a situation aris­ es. * Opponents of the new leg­ islation said they believe such laws will undermine society and promote unstable family struc­ tures. Randy Thomasson, execu­ tive director of the Campaign for California Families, said, “People voted to protect the rights of marriage. This is chipping away Gov. Gray Davis signed 948 new bills and vetoed 169 last week. ( Courtesy Photo/Gov. Gray Davis web site) at that.” Amid objections from the NRA ; (National Rifle Association), Davis also signed a bill supporting new gun control standards. The new bill requires prospective buyers to not only provide a fingerprint, but to pass a written test, and then show an instructor they have necessary skills to fire a weapon properly. Davis also passed a law, which now allows a database to be set up, identifying gun owners who legally purchased firearms and later became ineligible for own­ ership. Further controversy ensued when Davis signed three new bills in favor of advocates for stricter environmental regulations. The first bill forces developers to con­ form to standard rules when they subdivide land prior to develop­ ing. This law is to keep develop­ ers from using out of date prop­ erty records to raise property value by avoiding newer zoning maps. The second bill places a $2.6 billion bond in the hand% of California voters. If it is passed in March, the bond will allow the state to sell bonds to fund state and local parks projects. And third, Davis vetoed a bill that would have allowed antiquated oil plat­ forms to be left in the ocean for artificial reefs. . Oil companies said they believe the platforms would not cause harm to the marine envi­ ronment and thought the plat­ forms would eventually serve as a breeding ground for fish and other marine life. Environmental supporters of the bill said they believe that the possibility of harm “outweighs any doubtful benefits” said Warner Chabot, Vice President of the Ocean Conservancy. Closer to home, Davis vetoed a bill that would have allowed San Diego County to form an independent energy utility. Davis contends that San Diego resi­ dents must pay their fair share of the $10 billion used during the energy crisis. Opposing San Diegans believe they shouldn’t have to pay for Gray’s poor deci­ sions regarding power. San Diego Supervisor Bill Horn said, “It’s time to pull the. governor’s plug.” Davis also vetoed a bill that would have stimulated California farming. .The bill would have required hospitals and prisons to use California grown produce. Instead, Davis will be using a $5 million dollar advertising cam­ paign next spring to try to get Californians to eat more locally grown food. Assemblyman Simon Salinas, who represents an area of dense farming, said, “I think in general it would have been symbolic to say ‘we support our California agriculture.’” In less controversial legisla­ tion, Davis signed a bill that by 2003 will give people the right, and a way, to avoid telemarket­ ing. The bill will give telephone customers a choice to pay a $1 fee and be placed on ^ “do not call” list. “In today’s busy world, we need as much peace and quiet as possible,” said Davis. Davis also passed 13 new crime bills, including one that will fine adults who leave chil­ dren in cars without supervision, and another that weighs old con­ victions, like DUIs, when sen­ tencing again for the same crime. He also passed new higher nutri­ tion standards for food being pro­ vided to students at public ele­ mentary and middle schools. Unless otherwise specified or a statewide vote is needed, most of these new legislative bills go into effect Jan. 1, 2002. Those who would like more infor­ mation about new state bills are asked to visit the Official California Legislative web site at www.leginfo.ca.gov. Both the North County Times and The San Diego Union Tribune were informational sources for this article. ■'N X jW p fi WELCOME f C §T |E REAL WORLD j o I nI m a y e r : II ROOM FQlf SQUARES IO .T Y ^ Y D X 7/ A\ 1 J v 1U o r Thursday, November 1,2001 4:00-7:00 pm California Center for the Arts, Escondido Meet with over 90 employers with part time and full time job opportunities! For a list of participating companies: www.esustn.edu/CAC CSUSMAlumni Association CSySM Career andAssessment Center North CoimtyTimes llv fS �Bob Dylan Plays the Old and the New in San Diego By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer Dear Mr. Bob Dylan, I wanted to write you a note to express my thanks for your recent appearance here in San Diego. This was the third time I’ve seen you (remember the first time in Halifax, Canada, when your show got postponed two days because of a snow­ storm? I had driven five hours to see the show and had to stay for it, so I holed up in my buddy Steve’s drafty apartment, wait­ ing, smoking hash and playing cards). I got better seats this time. You began promptly at eight, opening the show with “Wait for the Light to Shine” — a song :you didn’t even write. Somehow it fit though. You walked right out in your match­ ing black and white gentlemancowboy suit and boots, looking all bones and angles. The rest of the band filled in around you like the ghost riders in the sky Willie Nelson sings' about. 1 noticed how Charlie Sexton (does he really play rhythm guitar for you?), discreetly picking away on his cherrv-red Gretsch “Country Gentleman”, rarely took his eyes off you. I wonder if you are as difficult a bandleader as they say. I still find it hard to believe that your repertoire spans “Sugar Baby”, or finding new (he length of your. career. Only hope in the playful ‘Tf Dogs Run three songs into the night and Free”, you guide the listener to you had already played “My overlooked possibilities in your Back Pages” and that song about music, as long as we truly lis­ being stuck in Memphis, both ten. It was hard not to see the from the mid-sixties. Your relevance of the forty-year-old classics “Visions of Johanna” “Masters of War” —a song about and “Desolation Row” followed the greed and hypocrisy of war­ shortly. Is your reinvention of mongers. The crowd was silent your own material the key to when you sang that one. I want to apologize for keeping the electricity in your music? Often times most of the the unsettling older lady who crowd didn’t know what song kept shouting out “Bob Dylan!” you were playing until you got after every song. Maybe she to the chorus. I like that you was just clarifying, but I don’t demand scholarship of your lis­ think anyone was under the teners: know the music inside out impression that Ravi Shankar or get left behind as Bob Dylan or Dweezil Zappa were playing and co. truck on through, bound instead. When you finished the for destinations unknown. set with “Rainy Day Women You still have the uncan­ #12+35” (it’s hard to tell when ny ability to find undiscovered you are being serious), the entire nuances in your songs. I imagine audience joined in on the chorus you reinvent your songs as often — that says som€thing, consider­ as you reinvent yourself. Is that ing the wide-ranging demograph true? In the dark opening bars ics your show attracts. Maybe a of a mid-set song, people around lot of people just like marijuana me speculated what it might turn though Thunderous into: “Ain’t Dark Yet?’*someone wondered; “Shelter from the and foot stomping clos Storm” another answered know­ show, but I had m ingly. 1 smiled when I heard the crossed for an en opening line for “One too Many enough you obli Mornings” — a rare piece from with the i'm Rollins Ston >64. The depth and feeling happily you put into songs older than me vocals. I is a credit to the legacy you was han have become. Whether you are theomH biting off an angry line frorn^ffl (and drunker and louder) not hearing it. When you closed the show with a soulful acoustic ren­ dition of “Blowin’ in the Wind” —that champion horse of protest songs - 1couldn’t help notice you lingering over lines like “How many deaths/will it take till w€ know/that too many people have died?*’ Were you trying to tell us something? I don’t try to figure dlif what your music means but judg­ ing from the people in the crowd, it means many things to many different people. We are better for having heard you. Thank P.S. Thanks also for playing “Mississippi” from your new album. My co-worker, Danny, and I wondered all day if you would play it. I know you aren’t playing it much this tour so it felt special to hear it. aF” Words Are Special in “My First Mister” By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Life isn’t easy if you’re a goth grrrl stuck in a “Clueless” world. In “My First Mister,” Jennifer (Leelee Sobieski), or J, as she likes to be called, is a pierced, tattooed, 17-year-old goth chick who is a self-made misfit at school and at home. She writes her own eulogies and watches people through opera glasses, which distort (with the help of funny special effects) her view in an Ally McBeal kind of way. J uses her sharp wit to hide from people and from the lover she thinks she doesn’t deserve. After failed attempts to get a job at the mall (a place J abhors), she meets Randall (Albert Brooks), nicknamed R. Randall, a 49-year-old single, straightlaced, uptight, “nice guy,” who has a secret that keeps him from making personal connections and commitments. Randall gives J a job .at his menswear store on the condition that she “takes the sil­ verware out of her face,” because she is “scaring the customers.” (J responds to this by yelling to a passerby, “Bool”) J and Randall begin a some­ what awkward, but often touch­ ing, relationship. The humor in “My First Mister” often comes from J and the way she sees the world. Humor is an important element Leelee Sobeiski and Albert Brooks star in “My First M ister” (Courtesy Photo/Myfirstmistermovie.com) for this story, because without humor the movie would be.taking itself too seriously, and some of the more depressing moments in the story would be overwhelm­ ing. With or without her opera glasses, J’s perspective is unique. In one scene her mother drives her from school, and through the glasses J sees her talkative mother as Gene Simmons in full Kiss makeup, tongue unfurled in all its glory. In another scene, J gives a class presentation about her life, and she sees her class­ mates with their heads down, asleep on their desks, and so bored that they can’t even stay awake to listen to J talk. Another funny moment is when Randall tells J how to sort and arrange the items in the back of the store, and she sees his balding head on top of a posing body builder. Thankfully, the sexual com­ ponent of J and Randall’s rela­ tionship is only touched upon when J wonders what it would be like to have an older lover. In her wondering, J pictures Randall as her lover: the middle- aged Randall dressed in black from head to toe, dancing, and grooving through the coffeehouse which J frequents. “My lover, I like the sound of that,” said J. After some bumbling moments, both J and Randall realize that their relationship should not and cannot go further than a friend­ ship. Any more sexuality in their relationship, and the audience would be squeamish — none of us want to see our moms or dads dating someone our age! This movie could be passed off as a typical “coming-of-age” movie, but it is more than that — it is funny and warm, with tender performances by both Sobieski and Brooks. Their relationship reminded me of the relationship in “Harold and Maude,” between the optimistic Maude and the morbid Harold. Their odd rela­ tionship was the basis for a movie about the strength and depth of love, and “My First Mister” has the same message. Unlike “Harola and Maude,” neither J nor Randall see the beauty in the world, but when they find each other, they realize that there are reasons to live the best life possible. As J, Sobieski takes a notice­ able turn from the tall, blonde, all-American teenager she has played in recent movies. She is raven-haired, raccoon-eyed, and dreary in all black. But she has the thoughtful, poetic, sheltered, brooding J down pat. And with Albert Brooks as Randall, the two actors create an interesting chemistry of two misfits and a father/daughter on screen. It’s hard to understand what they would ever have in common, but they pull off the relationship. And as for those special “F” words in the movie? Fate, friend­ ship, and family. You’ll have to see the movie to find out what the rest are. “My First Mister” is direct­ ed by Academy-award winning actress/director Christine Lahti. The movie is rated R. �The Pride _ Arts &Entertainment_ Tuesday, October 23,2001 5 Latino Food Festival By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer Joseph Sanchez, a graduate student, enjoys free nachos h anded out by ASI during the Latino Food Festival. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Balloons, bratwurst, and bands were some of the many features of last week’s German Festival. Coordinated by CSUSM’s German Program and German Club, and sponsored by Associated Students, Inc., the Students experienced many multi-cultural awareness activi­ ties last week, with not only the German Festival, but also the Latino Food Festival, which cefebrated Latino Heritage Month. The ASI programming com­ mittee sponsored the Latino Food Festival and concert on Wed., from 11 am . to 1 p.m. at the Dome Plaza. The rock band “Emaue” per­ festival had a carnival-like atmo­ sphere. German band, Guggemusik Altossema Rhoigeischda, from Heidelberg, performed, wearing flamboyantly designed outfits that included capes and green tinsel. Their appearance is influ­ enced by their travels to Carnival. “Our self-made costumes really formed and in between sets stu­ dents also enjoyed music from Radio Latina. There was a food mmm tasting table set up, where many students sampled foods from local restaurants. Chips and salsa were a favorite snack for the stu­ dents that day. Students may also look for­ ward to a larger celebration of cultural heritage with El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), which will be held on “Emaue, a Latino rock band, performed fo r the students. Students also heard Radio Latina while enjoying free food. campus the first week of Novem­ (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) ber. make us stand out at Carnival,” said member Holger Schertel, who described the five-year-old band as amateur, with an offtone style. Other bands, including Rivers of Babylon, O La Paloma, and Autobahn, also played dur­ ing the three-day long festival. Dr. Astrid Ronke, ” German Club adviser, said she was enthusiastic about students learning the German language, and saw the festival as one way for individuals to, learn more about the culture. Terence Jaffer, a sopho­ more and business major, had taken one of Ronke’s German classes. “The German Program is growing on campus and becom­ ing more popular through the fes­ tival,” said Jaffer. “I’ve learned so much in her class and wished it was offered as a minor.” In celebration of the German festival, The Dome offered meals of Wiener schnit­ zel, fried potatoes, sauerkraut, and soda for $4.29. �R acism Forum and Student Grievance Campus By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor First of all,- I want to voice my opinion as a student, not as a representative of The Pride. The racism forum sponsored by the student newspaper on Tuesday at Founders’ Plaza turned out well, but not as many students showed up as I would have liked. To the students that did come, however, I thank you all and I am very glad that you are taking the time to hear other opinions, voice your own, and create a sense of community on this campus. However, I was extremely disappointed when I opened the North County Times on Wednesday morning. Two stu­ dents actually took the time to hunt down the N CT reporter to complain that they were not represented, but neither student bothered to speak at the forum. In fact, I only saw one of them in attendance, and that student left in the middle of the forum. I want to address a couple of problems with thisF irst, all students were welcome to speak and be represented. That is the point of an open forum. Yes, we did have a few speak­ ers — not panelists as Darren Marks, one student who com­ plained, suggested. This was not a panel discussion closed from outside student voice. The forum included a few speakers who are active in anti-racism discussions, events, teachings, and so on. Not everyone that should have been represented was represented at the forum, for several reasons. One, many schedules conflicted with the time of the forum. Two, many people did not show up to speak to represent themselves, particularly the two students that complained they were not invit­ ed. “The “ point” o f a forum is for students to voice their opinion. Not to stay silent to the stu­ dents, then complain behind their backs.” Everyone was invited. We sent an e-mail out to all faculty and staff. (We were not, how­ ever, able to e-mail all students). We posted and distributed fly­ ers; we placed flyers in mail­ boxes, particularly the Student and Residential Life club mail­ boxes. We also sent an e-mail out to the Inter^Club Committee listerv, so that all clubs could be informed at one time. We encouraged everyone to come to the forum and speak, either as an individual or as a representative for an organization. But, as student Darren Marks stated to the N CT reporter, “I think the forum was hijacked by one political group and it was not a true forum. I agree to an extent with what the other speakers said but I think the idea of why we were gathering, the people who died in those build­ ings, was sold short.” First, the reason we gathered at the forum was not about the tragic loss at the WTC. It was to deal with racism issues. Yes, of course WTC is involved in the larger issue, but that was not the reason for the forum. Second, I spoke with Marks moments before he ran to the press, and invited him to speak once the speakers were finished. He wanted to be part of a panel. I explained that we did not have a panel but a forum, and that he was welcome to speak once the next person was finished. He did not. In fact, he left the forum early. The “point” of the forum is for students, such as Marks, to voice their opinion. Not to stay silent to the students, then complain behind their backs. Marks pointed out in the N CT that our forum was not a true forum. What is a true forum? A forum is defined in Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary as “a public meeting place for an open discussion or a medium (as a newspaper) of open discussion or expression of ideas.” Our racism forum was a true forum, as are the opinion pages of The Pfiide. A panel is defined as a group of persons who discuss a topic of public interest before an audi­ ence. A panel is more restrictive in terms of allowing audience participation. This is not what The Pride wanted. Marks failed to mention to the N CT that the last open cam­ pus forum that was held was designed as a panel, a panel that he sat on. The Pride did invite a few speakers as a means of keeping the discussion going. I am glad that the speakers came, and especially glad that the Afghan American Youth Organization came to our campus and spoke. As for Marks’ comment about political hijacking, this is ridiculous. Of course. there are politics involved — the issue is inherently political in nature — but the forum was not affiliated with a particular political party or faction. Erik Caldwell, a representa­ tive for the College Republicans, claimed in the N CT article that he was not invited to speak as a representative of his club. Again, check the ICC listerv. And next time there is a forum, please attend and feel free to speak. Beat At the graduation open forum, two weeks ago, students concerned about the recent administrative decision to relocate next semester’s graduation cer­ emonies to the Del Mar Fair Grounds had the opportunity to speak out. How­ ever, Founders’ Plaza remained nearly empty that day. “Why is it that most students say they dislike the university’s decision in moving graduation off campus, yet hardy anyone supported the forum in attendance?” By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer I have received many e-mails from students expressing their concern. I would not call the lack of students at the forum apathy. I know many stu­ dents could not attend. It’s the lack of administration attendance that shows the underprovided sense of community here on campus. This is against our five basic core values, our mission state­ ment, and Alexander Gonzalez’s .con­ vocation address.” Robert F. McArdle II Graduating Senior Letters to the Editors Call for Activism My purpose in writing this brief letter is to encourage addi­ tional activism on the part of the CSUSM community: students, faculty and staff. It is not enough to react to events in the world. For our own survival, as part of the human race, we need to pre­ vent man-made disasters wher­ ever they may occur: oppres­ sion and injustice, which lead to terrorism/war. The Internet offers us a means to become informed as well as involved. I would like to recommend sev­ eral websites: To find out how the U.S. and other nations stand on the issue of human rights : aiusa.org (Amnesty International) and humanrightswatch.org; To learn about the plight of Afghan women (who oppose a government by either the Taliban or the Northern Alliance): rawa.org; To contact the President’s office and Congressional mem­ bers: congress.org. I would also like to encour­ age everyone to read an editorial by Jonathan Schell, “Annihilation and the Ways of Peace,” which now appears at thenation.com, and to watch “Link,” an inter­ national television channel, that offers multiple perspectives from around the world. Dr. Mayra Besosa Professor World Languages Dept. Student Feels the Calm of the Sea After all the violence that has been going on lately in the news, I picked Up the current Pride and started reading. I got to the article by James Newell titled, “Surfing a Way of Life, Dude.” The article made me smile, feel peace, remember the days, then laugh. It was great. I could see Jeff Spicolli or Jim talking about surfing. I felt the calm of the sea. I don’t surf, but I felt it. We needed this story at time like this. Thanks a lot, Jim. Good job. Dorothy Bruno Student Amputate President Gonzalez The United States was found­ ed on the principles of freedom and equality. CSUSM is a public institution in the United States; why then are policies at CSUSM decidedly unequal? Parking at CSUSM can cur­ rently be grouped into three dif­ ferent categories: disabled, staff/ faculty, and student. Yet all per­ sons are supposed to be created equal. If we are created equal, should we not be treated as equals? Not at CSUSM, appar­ ently. • It is certainly understand­ able that those who are disabled have the ability to park in the closest spaces. Parking for dis­ abled persons is a reasonable accommodation to provide for those who need it, and according­ ly, many people at CSUSM take advantage of the special parking spaces accordingly, teachers and students alike. What is wrong, however, is the special privileges granted to staff, faculty, and administra­ tors. These people do not need to receive better access to prefera­ ble parking spaces than students. Arguments to drag a great deal of material to class every day, and arrive on time. If teachers and admin­ istrators cannot plan success­ fully to get themselves and their belongings where they need to be on time, they are lacking skills necessary for their job. Parking space location should not be a bandage to cover up for laziness or poor time manage­ ment anymore than it should be used to create special privileges for special (unequal) people. The solution is simple. End the use of special lots or spaces for anyone other than disabled persons. If President Gonzalez or anyone else feels a need to join the parking elite, they should cut off their foot, and get a blue placard for using disabled park­ ing spaces. David J. Ludwig Student ^ a o t hw th e /H ie P r i d e bu o amount of mate­ rial teachers must carry to class, or ,- . t the importance of ad minis trat ors getting to meetings on time, or teachers to class on time, are * . ... Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor v Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall LisaLipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and Students, by in not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or 1nrcrp n ia ria o p of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned large, manage editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride very successfully editorial hoard. Letters to the editors should include an address, Simply . Co-Editor L o-Editor O pinion Editor invalid, “Personally, this year’s graduation won’t affect me. And the forum prob­ ably is in vain because the administra­ tion has already committed to having graduation off campus. Hopefully next year and the ones after that, we will have our choice on where we gradu­ ate” Angelina Espinoza Sophomore “I’m disappointed in the lack of involvement. As college students, we need to be aware of what’s going on and not just talk about things, but also try to accomplish whatever it is we need to get done. The apathy at this forum is a far too common trait of society.” Tom Lazet/Graduating Senior telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may he edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The P ride should not be construed as the endorsement or investiga­ tion of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the rignt to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com �The Pride - -- Sports and Calendar Cross Country Update E vents By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor The Cougar women placed third at the CSU Fullerton Cross Country Invitational on Friday. The team competed against five other schools in the 5,000-meter race, scoring 67 points. Lanelle Cox placed 10th, Manal Yamont placed 13th, Katherine Niblett placed 15th, Felisha Mariscal placed 32nd, and Samantha Delagradelle placed 34th. CSUSM cross-country also placed third at the UCSD 2001 Triton Classic Cross-Country Invitation on Saturday, October 13. Competing against 16 teams, CSUSM team scored 83 points in the 8-kilometer race. Omar Zavala placed 15th, Rene Reyes placed 16th, Kris Houghton placed 17th, Michael Shannon placed 28th, Robbie McClendon placed 33rd, Justin Lessel placed 86th, Brandon Cline placed 119th, and Jeff Green placed 131st. The cross-country season began more than month ago on Sept. 8, when the Cougars competed in the UC Irvine Invitational. The men’s team placed fifth out of 16 teams, and the women’s team placed 14th out of 18 teams. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Aztec Invitational was can­ celled due to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. “Since we didn’t run that weekend, the following Saturday, Sept. 22, we com­ peted at UC Riverside,” said Steve Scott, head coach for the cross-country team. The men’s team placed second out of 24 teams that Saturday, and although the women had a slow start, they finished 14th out of 25 teams. “We have a strong team this year, as long as all the ath­ letes are healthy,” said Scott. On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Cougars raced at the Stanford Invitational. The women’s team finished 12th out of 19 com­ peting teams, arid the men’s team finished 12th out of the 28 teamSj “The results of this invi­ tational are part of the mid-sea­ son low, as some of the athletes are injured, tired and stressed,” said Scott. He also added that most of the athletes are full­ time students who work. “We’re trying, working hard and doing good, but I know we can and will do better,” said freshman Manal Yamout. The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Regionals will take place in Fresno oq Nov. 3. Classifieds Help Wanted SALES REP WANTED. Part or Full time. 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Education Golf Tournament Location: Rancho Bernardo Inn For more info., call (760) 750-7302 or e-mail cbonomo@csusm.edu Career Skill Series Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn resume writing and interviewing skills. CSUSM Fall Job Fair Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido ||l ||| For more info, contact the Career and Assessment Center at (760) 750-4900. Clubs » i - ''M , ;■ / - 'i ' X ' f x N„ - - Thursday, Oct. 25 Study Abroad Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 This workshop will also include financial aid advising. Friday, Oct. 26 Wednesday, Oct. 24 Job Fair Success Strategies Circle K International Meeting Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn how to market yourself effectively at a job fair. * Time: 4 p.m. Location: University 442 Thursday, Oct. 25 Progressive Activists’ Network Meeting Time: 2 p.m. Location: TBA For more info, e-mail pan@csusm.edu. Oct. 29 to Nov. 11 Progressive Activists Network Fundraiser Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza P.A.N. fundraiser. Buy a $1 raffle ticket and the winner gets 50 percent of ticket sales. Winning ticket will be chosen randomly Nov. 2, and the winner will be notified via e-mail. Monday, Oct. 29 Career Skill Series Time: 2 to 5 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn resume writing and interviewing skills. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Careers for Math Majors Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn career facts and explore your options with your math major during this workshop. Phantom Shopper Program Egg Donors Needed $4,000 compensation; Ages 19-30/ Call Susan at (800) 463-5656 or e-mail procreative@iinet.com Great Student Airfares available with your ISIC or IYTC Cabo' Las Vegas London Honolulu Paris Bangkok $150 $68 $372 $327 $410 $599 Located In die UCSD Price Center La Jolla 858- 452-0630 1-80O-2COUNCIL wwwxounciltravel.com Be a part of A ssessing the Quality of Service at Cal State San Marcos and Earn Money! •How Much? $150.00 •How Many Hours? 9 Hours of work Come by the ASI Office in Commons 203 to sign up or call (760) 750-4990 �■ 35,000 new students and 200,000 more to come ■ Only one net permanent faculty position added between 1995 & 2000 ■ State funding reductions threaten quality education Is It TOO EXTREME to say that the future ot the California State T H l ACCESS CRISIS; A combination of skyrocketing enrollment and inadequate funding threaten die very mission of the CSU as the 'People's University.* Funding reductions have sharply reduced course offerings, leaving many students, both full and part time, unable to access the courses necessary for graduation. Rather than find real solutions to the access crisis, typical administration responses, such as raising entrance standards and excluding students who need remediation, only serve to limit access to deserving students. THE FISCAL CRISIS: According to toe California Budget Project, higher education funding as a proportion of toe State’s General Fund has fallen dramatically. In toe last 20 years, government spending on CSU has been cut nearly in half, from 6,5% to 3.5%. CaBf&fnta faculty &s»#eiat!cr THE ENROLLMENT CRISIS: Over the next few years toe CSU is expecting an unprecedented wave of new students. Yet toe CSU , Administration and toe State Legislature have no real plan to hire enough full time faculty, librarians, counselors or coaches to meet the needs ot the growing student population. Between 1994*95 and 2000, student enrobment has jumped by 35,000 fu( time student equivalents, ^ yet only one new tenuriMraek faculty position has.been added. In fact in ' 20GG there were 1400 fewer terwnHrack faculty in toe CSU than in 1990. THE FACULTY CRISIS; Instead of tenured faculty, CSU has hired lecturers, who are not compensated tor counseling, mentoring or developing curriculum. Sometimes called “freeway flyers* because they must teach at multiple colleges and universities in order to make a p n g , these dedicated instructors have no benefits or job security. At toe same time, tenured faculty salaries are so tow and toe workload so high that the CSU can’t attract and retain new faculty. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Page 4 http ://www.esusmpride.com ThePride California State University San Marcos News....... . .....2-3 Arts ...... . .....4-5 Opinion.... . 6 Food............ ..........7 Calendar..... 8 , Vol. IX No. 10/ Tuesday, October 30,2001 Staff Members Sue Campus for Discrimination By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Faculty and students listen to speakers during thefirst statewide CSU teach-in. Several campuses held teach-ins. San Marcos held a teach-in Oct 25-26. Various speakers discussedfaculty issues and grievances infront of The Dome. (Pride Photo/James Newell) The trustees of California State University San Marcos and Barbara Dovenbarger, con­ troller of the university, are the defendants in two separate dis­ crimination lawsuits involving employees from student finan­ cial services. This month two of CSUSM’s accountants filed lawsuits, alleg­ ing discriminatory practices enforced by Dovenbarger, also the Director of Student Finan­ cial Services, on the basis of gender, race, and pregnancy. Cecilia Boze was employed by the university for nine years and was the acting assistant director of operations in student financial services. Boze stated that she resigned from the posi­ tion because of the stress she suffered due to discriminatory practices, according to the law­ suit she filed at the Vista Supe­ rior Courthouse. In her complaint, Boze also stated that she was passed over for jobs and promotions that she was qualified for, and that the positions were often given to unqualified individuals who were Dovenbarger’s former col­ leagues, some of whom were white males. Another accountant at CSUSM, Kim Gomez, filed suit at Vista Superior Court, ^ A rticle cont. on pg. 8 Grievances Expressed; Acclaimed Speaker Urges Societal and Educational Change By j a m e s N e w e l l Staff Writer At the first statewide CSU teach-in, faculty and various guest speakers joined represen­ tatives of the California Faculty Association (CFA) to present and explain current trends in the CSU system that are leading toward the corporatization of education. Distinguished guest speaker Stanley Aronowitz, an acclaimed author and professor from City University of New York, was the final speaker. He began his address with thoughts concern­ ing his home state of New York in light of the recent tragedies, then quickly moved to the changing priorities in education. Explain­ ing the corporate mentality as a “they take and we pay” cycle. The teach-ins, which were held at all 22 CSU campuses, were initiated due to the continu­ ing disagreement between the CFA union and the CSU admin­ istration. Some of the issues con­ tributing to the impasse include class size, declining tenure fac­ ulty, and stagnant professor sal­ aries. The CSU contends the quality of education students receive is top priority, but the CFA believes . the vital issues “ I f thefaculty are getting a raw d eal and staff are getting an even worse deal, what are the students getting ... ” — Charles Goetzl Stanley Aronowitz spoke at the teach-in. (Pride Photo/JamesNewell) concerning the future of Califor­ nia’s higher education systems are being ignored. The CSU Prior to the system wide teach-in, the CSU released infor­ mation pertaining to the issues under scrutiny. The CSU con­ tends they are already 2.3 per­ cent above budget for this year. The administration says the CSU system is ahead of the national averages for faculty . salary increases and legislation for budget increases is not probable, given the state’s current eco­ nomic situation. The CSU claims that one of the reasons tenure faculty hires are declining is that the arduous task of finding new faculty would draw staff away from time spent with students. 500-1,000 searches per year are conducted for full-time faculty, and the CSU says this has yielded an increase of 221 full-time fac­ ulty members in the past six years. CSU has had a merit pay program since the mid-1990s. The administration said they believe the merit pay program improves the quality of educa­ tion students receive by reward­ ing outstanding achievement by faculty. At the CjSUSM Teach-in The CSUSM teach-in, held outside the Dome, focused on budget numbers’ manipulation, lack of time for student/faculty relationships, the declining qual­ ity of education, and changes in university priorities. Liliana Rossmann, CSUSM professor of communication, hosted the teach-in, and provided Article cont. on pg. 3 Damagefrom the explosion in FCB. (Pride File Photo/Victor Padilla) Students and Faculty Anticipate Repair of Foundation Building By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Students and professors attending classes in the trailers in the Foundations Classroom Building (FCB) courtyartfeagerly await the reconstruction of the FCB building, which was dam­ aged by a July blast in which a boulder struck the exterior wall, damaging FCB 101, and another boulder came through the door window, striking the opposite wall in FCB 103. The boulders struck the buildings as a result of an explo­ sion by Hanson Aggregates, the company that blasts to clear rock for the university, and to gather rocks for construc­ tion. Temporary trailers in the FCB courtyard are replacing the classrooms until construction is complete. Some students and instruc­ tors said they will be glad to leave behind the uncom­ fortable, temporary classrooms’ small windows and poor ven­ tilation systems. “It* will be nice to have a larger classroom with better ventilation control,” said Maureen DuPont, a math instructor. She teaches a math class that has 50 students in one trailer, and many complain about air conditioning problems. Crowding is also an issue. “I can’t even walk down the aisles of the rows of seats in my classroom,” said DuPont. “I would fall if I did.” Facilities Services said they project the construction will be completed in three weeks. “I hope everything is settled and we can be moved in and back to normal by finals,” said DuPont. �Conservationists Concerned about Environmental Effects o f San Elijo Hills By MARY SUE WEBB Pride Staff Writer ‘ an Elijo Hills is the resi­ S dential development on the west­ ern slope of the ridges above CSUSM. Residents also iden­ tify the development with San Elijo Canyon, the creek that cas­ cades through the canyon, and the creek’s destination, San Elijo Lagoon in Cardiff. But the president of a local conservancy group said that the San Elijo Hills development is a threat to those areas. Leonard Wittwer, a molecu­ lar biologist who is president of the Escondido Creek Conservancy and chairman of its Land Use Committee, said he is concerned that water con­ taining herbicides and pesticides from the proposed San Elijo Hills’ golf course could hurt both the creek and the lagoon. “Herbicides and insecticides that they spray on plants, and fertil­ izers they use, would go into the runoff,” said Wittwer. “Nitrogen and some phosphorous will lead to algae blooms in Escondido Creek, and that water flows into San Elijo Lagoon, which already has been impacted by urban runoff” Water from urban areas runs into the creek and gives it year-round water flow. Seasonal .streams run down the Double Peak, the tallest ridge west of CSUSM, and flow into the coast­ al lagoons. The developers are seeking the approval of the city of San Marcos to construct a golf course on top of Double Peak. “If they build the golf course on the ridge, everything that flows down the north side would go into San Marcos Creek (and into Batiquitos Lagoon)” said Larry Osen, a geography teacher at San Marcos High School, stands at the top of Double Peak; San Elijo developers propose to build a golf course below the peak. (Courtesy Photo/Larry Osen) Conflicting Interests over Use of Cerro de Las Posas Ridgeline By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer San Elijo developers applied for a conditional-use permit that would aliow them to build a 160-acre, 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, and related facilities if San Marcos approved the golf course in 2002, on top of the Cerro de Las Posas ridgeline, in addition to the 3,398 homes presently being built in south­ western San Marcos. The 6,800-yard course would begin at Double Peak and extend south­ west to the communication tow­ ers. Developers applied for the permit in November of 2000. This proposal has many San Marcos, Lake San Marcos, and Elfin Forest residents concerned about environmental impacts on wildlife, the destruction of natu­ ral vegetation and popular trails, and pollution from the water runoff that would be used for the upkeep of the fairways and greens. “The trail system is a greater amenity than a golf course could ever be,’r said Larry Osen, of the city trails advisory committee. Since San Elijo Hills devel­ opers submitted an application for the golf course last October, the city has been studying how the golf course would effect wildlife and plants on the ridge­ line, said Curtis Noland, gen­ eral manager of San Elijo Hills developers, as published in the North County Times. City planners originally planned for Double Peak Regional Park to occupy the entire 200 acres, of natural, open space on top of the ridge­ line, but with the proposed golf course, the acreage allowed for the regional park may be reduced to 40 acres. Jerry Backoff, Chief City Planner for San Marcos, could not be reached in time for comment. Osen, who assembled Friends of Cerro de Las Posas, says the group is taking an active approach to prevent the golf course from being built on t6p of the ridgeline. “The Friends of Cerro de Las Posas has engaged in a campaign of awareness, informing San Marcos res­ idents of a San Elijo Hills’ plan to sculpt the ridgeline with a 160-acre professional golf course,” said Osen. ' The Friends attended city council workshops to voice their concerns and ask questions, wrote letters to the editors of local newspapers, distributed fly­ ers, and collected signatures for their petitions. Earlier this year, at the Grand Avenue Summer Festival at GSUSM, the Sierra Club spon­ sored a booth where Osen and three other volunteers promoted awareness of the environmental effects a golf course would cause. “We’re not opposed to a golf course, but we are opposed to the course being built on top of the ridgeline,” said Osen. The Friends collected 250 signatures for their petition, which will be presented to the city council. Wittwer. “Everything else would go into Copper Creek and will end up in Escondido Creek and San Elijo Lagoon.” The developers have said that golf course runoff could be contained in traps. Wittwer said that the nitro­ gen a nd phosphorous wouldn’t evaporate from water held in traps. Besides the water issues, he said there is also an issue of the loss of habitat for animals if a golf course is built. “You also would no longer see the sunset behind the ridge­ line if buildings were there,” said Wittwer. In February, the Escondido Creek Conservancy acquired 76 acres to protect the scenic creek, which flows from Lake Wohlford on the east side 6f Escondido near Valley Center, and through the rural Harmony Grove/Elfin Forest area, into Olivenhein. Escondido Creek then flows under a bridge at the eastern terminus of Encinitas Boulevard and into San Elijo Lagoon. The conservancy hasn’t taken a position for or against the proposed golf course at this time. About 10 years ago, early in the development’s planning stage, however,-the organization opposed the development plans. Those who would like more information on the conservancy are asked to visit their web site at www.escondidocreek.org. A citizen water quality mon­ itoring organization, San Diego Stream Team, separate from the conservancy, also tests and mon­ itors the water quality of local streams. 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TIAA-CREF.org or c a lM . 800 . 842.2776 mm WjfM ji _ __pP R E TIR E M E N T IN SU R A N C E M U TU A L FUN D S COLLEGE SAVINGS I TRUSTS I - IN V E S TM E N T M anaging money for people w ith other things to think about.S M M ANAG EM ENT TIAA-CREF Individual and Institutional Services, Inc., and Teachers Personal Investors Services, Inc., distribute securities products. © 2001 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), New York, NY. 08/20. �T he Pride Students Hear Buddhist N un Discuss Life, Religion, and World Events By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Venerable Master Yi Jih, a Buddhist nun from the San Diego Buddhist Temple, visited pro­ fessor Susie Lan Cassel’s gen­ eral education humanities stu­ dents Wednesday. - In class* Venerable Master Yi Jih dis­ cussed Buddhism, and her life as a Buddhist nun. Jih, who has a closely shaved head, and was dressed in a tra­ ditional brown robe, joked with the students* saying that she was surprised that her look was not fashionable with students at Cal State San Marcos. “I don’t have to spend my time on hairstyles and fashion,” Jih said to the students. “My mind is free and joyful, and I give others happi­ ness.” Jih became a Buddhist nun in 1980, only a few years before most of the GEH students were bom. She was not bom into a Buddhist family; she recalled that her family went to a Taoist temple when she was young. While she attended a university in Taiwan, she became inter­ ested in Buddhism and joined the Buddhist Society. She soon became inspired by Buddhism, and went to the temple and retreats with the society. While Jih was still at the university, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the founder of the Fo Guang Shan International Venerable Master Yi Jih, a Buddhist nunfrom the San Diego Buddhist Temple, spoke to the students of Dr. Susie CasseVs general education humanities class. (Pride Photo/Stephanie Baird) Buddhist Order, headquartered in Taiwan, lectured at her school. Jih was eager to ask him two questions: When, or at what age, should she join the order? And how could she help her parents accept her decision to become a Buddhist nun? Her parents ended up speak­ ing with Yun, and as she neared her graduation from the univer­ sity, Jih went to a summer retreat where she shaved her head and joined the order. “At first my family felt like they had lost a daughter,” said Jih. But after two years of study­ ing for a degree in Taipei and the five years as the head of a temple, her family followed her into the Buddhist religion. Although she is monastic, she still sees her family members and is not secluded to the temple. They have celebrations at the monastery, and every two years her family is invited to come to her monastery, where they share their stories and participate in activities. Jih said, “The families feel honored [to be a part of the experience}” The’ humanities students asked Jih the responsibilities of Buddhist nuns. Jih explained that they have the opportunity to preach at weddings and funer­ als. It is at the funerals where one realizes that “life is really impermanent,” said Jih. “Once we realize this, we realize how precious it is.” The nuns also have study groups and meditation groups, which she said everyone is wel­ come to attend. Jih, who has been in San Diego since 1993, also translates Chinese into English for Venerable Master Hsing Yun. The temple has programs that it conducts for the community, including an education program, a cultural program, that uses newspapers, magazines and CDs to inform people about Buddhism, a charity program to benefit society, and programs that help orphanages and homes for seniors. A student also asked Jih whether or not she thought the Sept. 11 attacks were the result of bad karma. “Death is not the end of life. We move on to another house. They were innocent. It was not Karma,” said Jih, “It is not just an individual issue, not just ill America or New York. The whole world is concerned and it is a tragedy for all human­ kind.” Jih also commented oft the terrorists: “It was behavior of hate, they didn’t consider the value of life. The best thing we can dp is to try to eliminate hate in others.” San Marcos Faculty Express Grievances at Teach-In » A rtic le cont. fr om pg. 1 background for each speaker. Rossmann explained the intent of the teach-in was to educate and shed light on the complex issues concerning the university, and that it was up to each person to make up their own mind. Before turning the microphone over to the other speakers, Rossman interjected that the univer­ sity community needs to “all work together to ensure quality education.” “The notion that the CSU is being run like a business, like any business that’s in business, is absurd,” said George Diehr, CSUSM professor in the college of business and CFA chapter pres­ ident. Invited to provide logisti­ cal facts behind the bargaining process between faculty and administration, Diehr introduced himself as the “numbers guy.” He distributed a pamphlet of charts to help listeners better uftderstand the complex uni­ versity data, including studentfaculty ratios, faculty salaries, and tenure-track faculty. Diehr warned listeners to beware of politically manipulated statistics. “They (the CSU) said we hired 2,300 tenure line faculty over this period... they didn’t tell you that 2,700 people had left ... people had retired and resigned,” said Diehr. “If the faculty are getting a raw deal and staff are getting an even worse deal, what are the students getting, because you are at the bottom of that order as far as the administration is con­ cerned,” said Charles Goetzl, a representative of the APC (Aca­ demic Professionals of Califor­ nia). Goetzl spoke about how current system trends could affect students in the future. He explained increasing workloads reduce campus morale and are detrimental to the personal rela­ tionships between faculty, staff and students. “I remember the professor sitting down at the coffee shop ... after class ... that is where I learned a lot more than in the classroom,” said Goetzl. “Don’t let people fool you, students come first,” said Tim Jenkins, speaking on behalf of the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Educa­ tion Association (NEA). Jenkins said that “CSU staff deserve a raise” and that slashing quality education because of budget issues is “hogwash.” He men­ tioned that the CSU community is forming from a worldwide pool 6f faculty, staff and students and should focus on setting an exam­ ple for higher education. “Be aware of you work envi­ ronment ... be aware of what your rights are and exercise your rights,” said Deborah Corey, a representative from the CSUSM College of Business Adminis­ tration. Corey spoke to address misperceptions of the modernday union. She explained that the educational unions represented at the teach-in are made up of “hard working, caring people” and they are “people who want to serve you, but the resources aren’t there.” Stanley Aronowitz “The problems (of CSU) are also the problems of the City Uni­ versity system of New York, the State University system of New York, and many other public uni­ versities abound the country, but we should not go away from this teach-in believing that the prob­ lem is confined to education ... we have a problem in America in terms of what we think our pri­ orities are,” said Aronowitz. Aronowitz said that as the needs of society change, the uni­ versities need to support the changes and that “today a highschool education is just a begin­ ning.” With the current trends in budget cuts and administration decisions, public universities are increasingly pressured to look to the private sector for funding, explained Aronowitz. This under­ mines the freedom of public uni­ versities in what Aronowitz calls “the corporatization of higher education,” which adds to the ability of corporations to manipu­ late the priorities behind research and curriculum funded by the universities. “The private sector does not give money entirely out of the purity of their heart. They want our education to be geared to their job needs. They want our research to be geared to their product development,” said Aronowitz. He concluded by emphasiz­ ing that the system will only work in unity and that the students and faculty need to focus on “under­ standing each other better.” Classifieds W ant to reach all CSUSM stu d en ts? S tudents m ay advertise for only $9 (up to 25 words). Call (760) 750-6099 now to place y o u r classified ad. Help Wanted SALES REP WANTED. Part or Full time. Have lots of fun selling high-quality designer fashion Kool-rays sunglasses to retailers in your area. GREAT commissions. Must purchase samples.. 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Contact Campusfundraiser.com at 1-888-923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com. RENTALS Room for rent in newly remodeled 3 bdrm 2 bath Oceanside home with jacuzzi, in nice quiet neighborhood (5 miles from beach). Female only. $475 per month + utili­ ties. (760) 967-4943 or (619) 993-4943. �Fall Films Bring Drama, Mystery, and Thrill to take a flying leap into the surreal, a suicidal ex, Julie (played by Cameron Diaz), drives them both off the road and leaves him disfigured. Kurt Russell plays Dr. Curtis McCabe who gives David hope that, with the help of surgery, his face can be restructured. This film is based on Alejandro Amenabar’s 1997 Spanish romance/thriller, “Abre los ojos” (Open Your Eyes). By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer The 'L astle astC “The Last Castle” opened Oct. 12, and stars Robert Redford as General Irwin, a three-star general and military technician who is court marshaled to a maximum-security prison by warden Colonel Winter (James Gandolfini). Col. Winter can’t help but respect Irwin; however, that respect turns to hostility when Irwin questions the warden on his prison rules. Confrontation between the two leads to war when Irwin organizes his fellow inmates for a takeover of the prison. Dreamworks Universal Pictures will release “K-Pax” last Friday. Distribution released the film. MPAA rating: R The film is a “12 Monkeys” meets “Cocoon” type of film, starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. This film is about a man, named Prot (Spacey) who arrives in New York’s Grand Central Station and announces that Twentieth Century Fox he is from another planet called K-Pax. He strikes cops released “From Hell” last Friday. as a slightly imbalanced individual, and is forced to take This film is set in 1888 in London. the next train to the closest mental institution. He is Robbie Coltrane plays Peter entrusted to a shrink, Mark Powell (Bridges), who finds Godley, a Scotland Yard detec­ himself moved by his new patient’s strength. Powell also tive who assists the physically gift­ begins to see other patients exhibiting interesting habits, ed inspector, Frederick Abberline which! may have something to do with Prot’s planet. (played by Johhny Depp). They are Iain Scotley directs “K-Pax”. MPAA rating: PG-13 K-Pax From on a quest to find Jack the Ripper, who murders women living in the slums of Whitechapel. Heather Graham plays Mary Kelley, an Irish prostitute who is on Jack’s “to-do-list,” and is also Abberline’s love interest. This movie is based on the novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell, and is directed by brothers Albert and Allen Hughes. MPAA rating: R Harry hotter “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is a new film directed by Chris Colombus and is based on the first book of J.K Rowling’s best-selling series. Newcomer Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry, a young boy who lives with his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon. Richard Harris plays the learned wizard mentor Professor Dumbledore. Hagrid, played by Robbie Coltrane (who also stars in “From Hell”), is the school’s groundskeeper, who befriends Harry and invites him to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This film is the tale of this owl-eyed boy wizard and his discoveries of two worlds, which are the disappointing worlds of the Muggles, and another magical and fantastic world where he is destined to live. Heydey Films and Warner Brothers will release “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” Nov. 16. MPAA rating: PG Vanilla Sky Director Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky” will be released by Cruise-Wagoner Productions Dec. 14. Tom Cruise plays a vain womanizer named David Ames who finds that his best friend’s girlfriend, Sofia, (Penelope Cruz) has confessed her love for him. However onee he decides Ml#photos courtesy o f IMDB.COM San Diego’s Dost Halloween Haunts Compiled By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Haunting Locations, bands, street entertainment, food, beer, and other bewitching drinks. The enterg tainment line up, sponsored by Dick’§| Last Resort, will include Loaf, The, All-stars, The Disco Pimps, and Ki| cover band Hotter Than Hell. G u ^ ^ J ^ must be 21 years old with proper j enter. things or people for power, wealth and fame. loween Productions The National Comedy illoween Spooktacular Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Del Mar “Scaregrounds” and the 111 per person Scream Zone at the Del Mar we information: (619) Cal State San Marcos Fairgrounds Time: Thursday at 9.'m. - 3 p.m. Time: 7 p.m. - midnight jCost: Free Cost: $9.95 per person gfor more information: (760) Call for more information: (858) BesTajsfcaafe. 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Sin<£r*fteHfa<wa^ at TM BeliyUp is e Cost: $11.95 peri Bplvision of romaoce||j p aB i These are San Di :’s best haunting f J§ “Satan’s Playground, eVferyone is encoor- l l ^ ^ ^ t h e |i r a m Stoker classic. Set '- I Call |b r tnmftoforD |n: (760) aged to dress outrageously and in red. 743-S4I2 ;* | locations, and eil pn 1 is well worth yoil me. Depending on 1| There wi 1 be prizes for the best cos- J Age, foemusical foUdwsDracula’slust . Mexicaa-tt&med a**1 : by Helen tume. jDJ Jalil m il spin house and hip- j* how much time yc |^ S ;a n d ® W :much: .Sfaa%f43atyp irildJj LaFazio will be iom ^U ood and a small band of rnoBftl hop music. >3$ your stomach can| Idle,; you should men and won«sn who iftust face his > - showcased at a.m il bn featuring tradicheck out both. Tt $ ^ ^ W h n in g seduction and mesmeriii ■ ticna! dishes* a n lb l tisplay. scariest of the two. lt®supe«n^^^ivwa|t. 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Sugar skull crafting demonstrations and guest 555f5R *es the capability of giving up & artist appearances will also be featured. § t ^ t austus^M the WfJBre • Halloween Monster Bash ii BashWI^^^ ^ . ,^he l5thatus»tal% ^^,H W ^^fe«i” .M Time: 7:30 l^ l j j ^ ^ f e Gaslamp w H G ^ ^ w ill feature Rocket from the Crypt, El * 8 p.m. ■ Time: 5p.m. - 11 p.m. ierson ^ ■ i ^ S ^ i g g y Shuffledost & the ,% sdm ' | Cost: $10 - $15 per person iation: (619) ^ I m ^ s B l a d c Heart Procession, Call for more information: (619) 233-5008 ...v . iro o AActnma H H B N H iw ind^m lli toon The Monster Bash willI feature a costume Bible, T ran^H H^IHIiWHHranSnnniHHHHifl^H contest with a $1,000 grand prize, live m * Players ■ s BBH H H 9| �Hop Gains Momentum By VICTOR PADILLA Pride Staff Writer The title of The Cross Movement’s album, “Human f Emergency” speaks for itself. There is a problem in our society, and there is a cause for alarm, and the lyricists that make up The Cross Movement have an answer for the problem. “The Light o f Christ is a blazin' one There's a fight to live right, and it's major Son B ut the grace has come so we praise the Son A nd celebrate Him ‘ cause we know what He saved us from'' Those words describe what I’m all about to a “t”. The album is definitely on point and bangin’. The Cross Movement has, once again, put out another hiphop masterpiece. The album, just as the two before it, is filled to the brim with intense, thoughtful lyrics, bold passion, and righteous fury as the entire crew Cross Movement’ new album, ‘Human Emergency, ”shows s hooks up for the sole purpose of spittin’ the uiicensored, another side of hip hop. (Courtesy Photo/crossmovement.com) unadulterated word of God. The Cross Movement, which includes MCs Tonic, that scream “single ” and demand a spot on the radio Earthquake, The Ambassador, Enoch, and The Phanatik, airwaves. Tracks, like the southern influenced “Know Me”, unite on this third album to deliver refined skills, eloquent flows, and a shamelessly holy message that talk a lot about what the secular rappers (who yap out the side of their necks about how much they love God, will shake up even the most devout non-believer. The styles on this album range from the Spanish when in reality their lifestyles speak otherwise) don’t. sounds of “Live Agua”, to the floor thumpin’ east coast The Cross Movement is different. “You got more dough than a pizza shop, showing all project anthem “Who wants battle”. “The Light (The them gold teeth ya got, you keep a glock in the front seat Blazin’ One)” starts things off with The Ambassador and Truth taking turns spitting aggressive verses over of the jeep ya got, and you keep it locked, ... you won’t a bouncy drum track, laced with string stabs and riffs go to church till ya Easter shop, new suit and shoes and the Easter top, people stop to say “yo he’s she shot!” But God says no he’s not! ...” There are a number of reasons why this gospel hip-hop album by The Cross Movement is so much more important and impressively different than any of that other crap we are forced to listen to on the radio or on MTV. 1. This album features many different MCs, not just one. Diversity on the album makes for a beautiful sound. I can’t lie though; the Ambassador is still the tightest MC on there. 2. The production, compared to the top-selling secular acts, is top-notch. This album is way ahead of the competition in any genre of hip-hop and rap, as far as I’m concerned. 3. The message on this no-nonsense type of album is heard loud and clear, no tongue in cheek, no apology, no compromise, no sell-out. 4. The styles of music vary on this album. While this can often take away from an album, this one works. 5. The message on this album is like no other in hiphop. There is absolutely no talk of the very things that unfortunately dominate the airwaves of today, which are drugs, women, money, and cars. Instead of talking about all the problems in the world and glamorizing them like many other MCs do, The Cross Movement offers an answer and solution. Now that’s something our youth needs to hear. “Human Emergency,” by The Cross Movement, is out in stores; and you may also purchase it online at www.crossmovement.com excluding textbooks, computer hardware, Microsoft rentals, gift certificates and special orders, j —^ —- I I , 01 i a a a i i ! U N IVER SITY STORE �The Pride Opinion ' ~~TF Letter to the Editor: Student Poetry Battle of the Sexes By Ali Ahmed Khan for The Pride Dear Editors: My disgust with the section of The Pride called “The Battle of the Sexes” has driven me to write to you in hopes that change will occur. The Pride is not the largest of student newspapers, obvious­ ly, but usually it does offer some good insight as to what is going on on campus. I can appreciate its lack of length, because after all, at the moment the campus is a “postage stamp” campus. What I cannot appreciate is the section called “The Battle of the Sexes” or what I like to call the “The Garbage” section. Here at CSUSM we pride ourselves in being at the fore­ front of thought and technology. Our campus is but 10 years old, but we put pride on the fact that we are a liberal campus. It has been my experience that we are very open to ideas from all different disciplines, including feminism. I believe that this is in hopes to show students that all disciplines have value in our world. It seems that CSUSM is try­ ing to make a difference in the thoughts and attitudes of its stu­ dents by offering opportunities to study within different disci­ plines. For this reason, a section like this can only be welcomed with an emotion such as dis­ gust. There is an obvious need for change in attitude toward the social structure that is in place right now, and this is the genera­ tion that will be able to break down the walls. That being said* I cannot believe that a section that is as silly as “The Battle of the Sexes” can even be printed. Not only does it seem like a section that screams, “Hooray! We are out of high school now we can talk about sex, so let’s do it in the school newspaper” but it seems to offend all those (that I have spoken to anyway) that read it. The section perpetuates every social stigma that we, as a campus, are trying to change. It begs to keep women and men in their respective places. To make a section in which two people are “arguing” about something having to do with relationships, but taking very sexist stances, on both parts, accomplishes nothing except for Student Poll Would you ever plagarize? maybe a few chuckles (not for being funny or true, rather for being absurd) from those that read it. If that is the intention of this section theh WELL DONE ! This section has managed to represent the male as a chauvin­ istic pig, and the female as a loud mouth ... two stereotypical descriptions of male and female roles that have been intact since the days of I Love Lucy. I feel that I, as a member of the aca­ demic community, deserve bet­ ter. The attitudes that are expressed by these “sex battlers” are neither held nor agreed with by those with whom I have dis­ cussed this section. This kind of stereotypical garbage keeps resistance for change strong. It is keeping Pre World War I ideals intact when we are on the verge of World War III. This space of the newspaper would be better used for kin­ dling to start a fire than to read; the only problem with that idea is that then we would be burning another, more valuable, part of our already tiny newspaper. Carlos Baladez/Student Dark side o f the moon I walk in Endless valleys o f despair Pain is what you gifted me with You acted like a cannibal in my life Tearing my soul Shattering my fantasies You are the devil with in You feed on naive souls I will take my revenge now You shall cry in vein Defeat is your fate now You are a living m isery I will haunt you with my thoughts Death is what you will long for Until you are a living traum a Reverence Hold me as I drift away Praise me as I go insane □"I Hail me as I enter your slowwie realm Pinch me as I transfer the pain Scream as I slay your soul Unveil your'sins be forth You presented me with lies to feed on You’re the Antichrist which lives with in me You gave birth to death The devil is around you Sorrow A tam pered soul sits and await for the light Loneliness his only friend He ponders on his past Confused about his present Scared about his future There’s a constant urge o f soothness which he pleads for M isguided by his friends yet cheated by his love He sits and waits for the time The tim e when devil shall grant him with 3 wishes I f only he could turn back, but it’s too late now The apocalypse has began “Dooms day is a blink away” rE~ HAVE A N OPINION? S UBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDEi ICSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride i f you are interested in writing news articles. I do it all the time. . I have done i t , but would 1 d/8 never do it again. 3/8 If I was under lots of , ' stress. R esults Or 0/8 Survey; from csusmpride.com I might. 2/8 Your environmen­ tally friendly Pride No, I would never do it. On-line Edition 3/8 The Pride Co-Editor Melanie Addington Co-Editor Victoria B. 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The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM cam­ pus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pri4e@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com Humanitarian Aid Kills People By David J. Ludwig for The Pride Populations increase. Throughout human history the global population has increased. Exponentially. Animal populations increase exponentially, until they are bounded by food supply, preda­ tors, or disease. There is no rea­ son to believe that humans are any different. If there is a drought that reduces the food supply, the population dependent on it will die. Death is the inevitable reality of life, and it is wrong to think that this can be changed. We know that it is wrong to keep populations of animals arti­ ficially above the ability for their habitat to support them, because it makes them permanently depen­ dant on handouts from people, and any reduction in the handouts will kill some of them. For exam­ ple, if tourists feed squirrels in a park, the squirrels will eat the food available in the park as well as. the handouts. This increase in food supply will allow the squirrel population to increase beyond the carrying capacity of the park. As a result, any reduction in food from the natural supply, or the handouts from people, will result in the starvation of squirrels. The net result is that the feeding of squirrels has the potential to starve far more than would otherwise, given the inevitable fluctuations in natural food supply. The realities are exactly the same when it comes to humans. For as much as we like to think that we are different than squir­ rels or any other animals, we are not. We eat, and if we do not, we will starve. We reproduce, and increase our numbers as we have throughout history, and there is no reason to believe we will magical­ ly archive global zero-population growth without being constrained by food supply. For as tragic as it for there to be starving people, it only makes the problem worse to send food aid to foreign countries. The “humani­ tarian” aid is decidedly un-humanitarian, for it allows populations to not only continue to exceed their natural limits, but also continue to grow. This continued growth only multiplies the damage that will be done by the next drought, or the termination of “humanitarian” aid. It simply is not realistic to believe that the countries sending aid can forever send increasing amounts of food to support grow­ ing populations. The “humanitar­ ian” aid will end at some point. The policies or economics, or even the food supply of the countries sending the aid will change, as things always change, and that change will someday be a reduc­ tion in “humanitarian” aid for a population that has become depen? dent on it. People will die and starve in greater numbers than would have been possible without the “humanitarian” aid. Considering that populations always increase to match the food supply, the only way to justify long-term “humanitarian” aid is to believe that the eventual starvation of people is good, and enabling it is moral. It would be nice to end world hunger; however, it simply is not possible, at least in the long term, and it is not right to save one life today at the cost of several in the future. Long term “humanitarian” aid is wrong and will kill people. �T he Pride Food Terrace Buffet Style Is a Knock Out By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer Indian gaming casinos have spread faster than wildfire across San Diego County/ Several of the casinos market their “buffet” as the best in the county in hopes of drawing crowds. I decided to take the Terrace Buffet, inside Pala Casino, up on its offer. The fact that there wasn’t a line for the buffet on a Saturday afternoon was surprising. The buffet resembled an upside down “U”. Chinese selections loomed bn the left side; traditional Amer­ ican and colorful Italian food caught my eye on the right, and seafood, salad, and soup flowed from the middle. When I eat at a buffet, I always begin “Round 1” with the salad bar. I filled my plate with cabbage and iceberg lettuce. Clumsily; I knocked the lettuceloaded tongs on the side of my plate, causing leaves of lettuce to fall between the selections of food on the buffet table. Immediately, an employee, armed with a towel, appeared from behind the counter and swept up the tainted lettuce. I topped my salad with sliced red onions, severed cucumbers, and quarter-sized croutons. “Round 2” consisted of Chinese and seafood. I chose two seafood selec­ tions^ shrimp scampi and crab salad. I also included three Chinese choices: orange chicken, beef and broccoli, and fried rice. The shrimp required messy peeling, which meant I had to get my fingers dirty. I didn’t mind working for my food. The shrimp tasted soft, as it should. After my first bite of crab salad, the rest crawled uncontrollably into my mouth until it disappeared. The beef and broccoli resembled play food, shiny and plastic coated. But the entree tasted better than it looked. Each bite released a stream of warm flavor that trickled down my throat. I mixed the orange chicken with the fried rice; the combi­ nation formed an inviting orange glow. Time for “Round 3.” I loaded my plate with American and Italian food and filled my soup dish to the brim with turkey soup. Placed in front of me, my combination plate looked more like a col­ lage than edible food. The tender rotisserie chicken fell off the breastbone and tasted soft, but disappointingly bland. The turkey tasted moist and smoked-flavored. The veal didn’t disappoint, and the mashed potatoes stood alone without the assistance of gravy. The judges’ score­ cards had “Round 3” going to the Terrace Buffet, until the turkey soup buckled at the knees. If I had taken a bite of card­ board floating in warm water, I couldn’t have told the two apart. I ran to the des­ sert bar to extinguish the foul taste in my . mouth. I grabbed the first plate within arm’s length. I discovered delightful, colorful, sweet green apple slices cov­ ered in cinnamon. This dish relieved the aftertaste of cardboard from my mouth. The Terrace Buffet is located at the Pala Casino, located on 11154 High­ way SR 76 in Pala, CA. New Store Opening in San Marcos! Longs Drug Stores has a variety of part:time and full-time positions available for bright, motivated people who want to work in a customeroriented environment. If you can pass a basic skills test and work flexible hours, some of the benefits Longs can provide are: * Medical/Dental/Vision Care * Competitive Wages * Paid Sick Days/Holidays/Vacation * Employee Purchase Privileges * Profit Sharing * 401K Savings Plan Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted at the store Tuesday, October 30,2001 7 Time to Get Saucy By DANIEL HUEY Pride Staff Writer The combination of work, homework, and writing-papers leaves most students no free time. A busy schedule forces most students to.eat at fast food restau­ rants or nuke noodles in the microwave. Stop. You can prepare a hearty meal in 20 minutes with the following recipe. You will need the following: A large pot o f boiling water One pound o f linguini either dry or fresh 6 tablespoons o f olive oil 3 cloves o f garlic 2 tablespoons o f flour 1 cup o f whole baby clams — use canned clams and reserve liquid I f An 8-ounce bottle o f clam m juice 8 ounces o f sliced mushrooms—optional 1 teaspoon o f diced pimento—optional 2-3 tablespoons o f fresh minced parsley A pinch o f oregano—optional Salt to taste One loaf o f French bread Parmesan cheese Directions for preparing the sauce: Put enough water in a large pot to boil one pound of linguini and set it to boil. Prepare the clam sauce while the water heats to a boil. Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan, and add minced or pressed garlic cloves to the oil. Gently fry the garlic in the oil until it becomes slightly browned. The garlic will become sticky so keep stirring. Remove the oil and garlic from the heat and sprinkle this mixture with flour, stirring it constantly until the oil makes a paste without lumps. Only use enough flour to make a thick paste, and add it slowly, not all at once. * Return the paste to the saucepan, and continue heating the paste. Whip and stir constantly, and add all the clam juices, the 8-ounce bottle and the reserve liquid. Heat the pdn until the sauce boils. At this point the sauce will begin thicken­ ing. When the sauce thickens, reduce the heat and add mushrooms, pimento, and oregano. Let the pan simmer, and keep it covered until the mushrooms are cooked about five minutes, and stir occa­ sionally. Directions for pre­ paring the pasta: By now, the water for the pasta should be boiling, so start cooking the pasta. Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta. Now add clams and simmer for about two minutes. The clams will become tough if they are overcooked. Add pars­ ley, Stir in the parsley and remove the saucepan from the heat and cover the pan. When the pasta is cooked to the “al dente” stage, drain the pasta and sprin­ kle it with a little olive oil. Serve the clam sauce over the pasta, salt to taste, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Use plenty of French bread to sop up the sauce. m & n q a V ju u f S to n e a Saturday, November 3 ,9am. to 3pm 320 South Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos Great Student Airfares available with your ISfC or IYTC Amsterdam Brussels London Paris Milan Frankfurt 424 382 312 335 376 418 Thursday, November 1,2001 4:00 - 7:00 pm California Center for the Arts, Escondido Meet with over 90 employers with part time and full time job opportunities! For a list of participating companies: www.csusm.edu/CAC Co-sponsored by: caundl travel Aistftca'siMttkt teStedei?T ravsl Located In the UCSD Price Center La Jolla 858-452-0630 1-800-2COUNCIL www.counciitravel.com CSUSM AlymniAssociaticm CSUSM Career and Assessment Center North County Times �Calendar Events Time: 2 p.m. editing the Ah Quin Diary, Location: University 451 a 10-volume, 1,200-page diary written by a 19th century Chi­ nese immigrant to Sari Diego. Included will be a discussion about the importance of the text, arguably the first signifi­ cant writing in English by a Chi­ Tuesday, Oct. 30 Careers for Math Majors nese in America. Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn career facts and explore your options with your math major during this workshop. Workshops Oct. 17 to Nov. 20 “Open Space/Closed Space” Photography Exhibit Photography by Phel Stemmetz will be on display in the Library Gallery. Thursday, Nov. 1 Dia de los Muertos Celebration Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Palm Court CSUSM will host a tradition Ufa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. The main festivities will be held between noon and 2 p.m., including poetry readings, papel picado (cut-paper) designs, folk danc­ ing, and the presentation of altar offerings. CSUSM Fall Job Fair Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido For more info, contact the Career and Assessment Center at (760) 750-4900. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Chinese American Literature a nd the Ah Quin Diary Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Part literary critic, part histo­ rian, part detective* Dr. Susie Cassel, Literature & Writing, will speak about the interdis­ ciplinary nature of her work Clubs Tuesday, Oct. 30 PASA Meeting Time: 2 p.m. Location: University 451 The Pan-African Student Alli­ ance will hold its regular meet­ ing. Wednesday, Oct. 31 Circle K International Meeting Time: 4 p.m. Location: University 442 Thursday, Nov. 1 Medieval Round Table Time: 12 p.m. Location: Craven Hall 6201 Love far-off adventures, ancient weaponry or magic? Are you interested in seeing and/or read­ ing old, forgotten stories? Bring your lunch and share your ideas and information. We’re a fresh, new, innovative, and merry group. Progressive Activists9Network M eeting Wednesday, Oct. 31 Getting Ready to Register Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Location: University 440 Are you ready for spring 2002 registration? Learn the “insider tips” for registering. Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 This workshop will also include financial aid advising. Respecting Diversity Time: 3 p.m. Location: Commons 206 This workshop will explore the ways we can honor and respect the diversity around us. Pre­ sented by Counseling and Psy­ chological Services. Boze Demands Jury Trial » A rtic le cont. from pg. 1 claiming that she was denied a promotion based on her pregnancy. When Gomez questioned why she was denied the promotion, she was given Thursday, Nov. 1 a new position with less pay. Getting Ready to Register CSUSM trustees and DovenTime: 5 to 6 p.m. barger are also the defendants Location: University 440 named in this lawsuit. Are you ready for spring 2002 Rick Moore, registration? Learn the “insider CSUSM’s Director of Commu­ tips” for registering. nications, could not be reached for comment. President Alex­ Tuesday, Nov. 6 ander Gonzalez would not com­ Using MLA/APA Formats ment on the issue, as he said it Time: 12 to 1 p.m. was a personnel-related issue. Location: ACD 314 Boze is demanding a Would you appreciate a review jury trial and is seeking action of the rules for MLA and APA *from a judge to stop the “dis­ formats? If so, then this work­ criminatory practices,” accord­ shop is for you. ing to the lawsuit. Court papers do not state the amount of Wednesday, Nov. 7 damages sought by Boze or Study Abroad Gomez. Thoughts on ... Different Strengths Compiled by M. Addington “A nation or civilization that con­ tinues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on an installment plan.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘•The tragedy of modem man is not that he knows less and less about the meaning of his own life but that it bothers him less and less.” - Vaclav Havel “Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.” - Alice M. Swaim “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” - Confucius “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer too much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt “The more a person analyzes his inner self, the more insignificant he seems to himself. This is the first lesson of wisdom. Let us be humble, and we will become wise. Let us know our weakness, and it will give us power/’ - William Ellery Channing The North County Higher Education Alliance NCHEA A Higher Education Consortium of MiraCosta College-Palomar College-CSUSM Seeks Student Representatives For Its Board One From MiraCosta What? The North County Higher Education Alliance seeks a student to represent transfer students to CSUSM from MiraCosta. Eligibility? Any student who completed the first two years of their college/university education at MiraCosta and who at least one semester of work at CSUSM may apply for this position. Responsibilities? -The Student Representative to the NCHEA Board must be willing and able to: “ “ “ “ Meet monthly - the fourth Tuesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. (meetings held at MiraCosta College - with the Board; Represent to the Board the issues, concerns, and needs of transfer students as they make the transition from the community colleges to CSUSM; and Perform one of the following tasks: serve as web weaver for the NCHEA web site @ www.csusm.edu/nchea, or help with editing and publishing official NCHEA documents, or ' Pregnancy tests • Support programs • Skilled, caring staff • Medical, legal, financial referrals some other task as arises during the year. Compensation? The Student Representative will receive $250.00 per semester to compensate them for completion of specific tasks such as those delineated above. ^ ALL S E R V I C E S FREE & CO NFID ENTIAL To Apply? Please submit a Letter of Interest in which you explain - in no more than a paragraph - why you want to represent transfer students on the NCHEA Board. In addition, please submit a copy of your CSUSM transcript and your MiraCosta transcript. Be sure to include your telephone number and e-mail address so that we can contact you for interviews and/or information about the Board. Submit to Vicki Golich, Member, NCHEA Board CRA 1255 - Faculty Center California State University San Marcos // l Everyone was pressuring me. Birth Choice helped me stand up for I Sheri The one-on-one support was ju st what I n eeded/' Liz � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 California Faculty Association (CFA) faculty grievance fall 2001 lawsuit https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/489e7646daabdcf55b0fba5f7c61a6db.pdf b35328f09eb1c9d60ac67e18a6282620 PDF Text Text For All Students http://www.csusmpride.com The Pride California State University San Marcos Vol. IX No. 11/ Tuesday, November 6,2001 Dia de los Muertos Celebrated By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer Ceremonial altars adorned with ofrendas, or offerings, of books, sugar skulls, flowers, and other items were displayed dur­ ing CSUSM’s Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Thursday. On Palm Court, students, faculty, and staff set up approxi­ mately 50 altars that held ofren­ das, some of the favorite objects of deceased friends, family mem­ bers, music stars such as Tupac Shakur, Selena, and Bob Marley, and those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 tragedies. “It allows faculty members, Students, faculty, and staffset up more than 50 altars to celebrate Dia de los students and staff, to help cope Muertos (Day o f the Dead) on campus. Many students used their altars, like with their loss and keep a happy the one pictured here, to remember the victims o f the Sept. 11 attacks. Clubs, heart,” said Dr. Carlos von Son, including Latin World, U.S.A., and MEChA, helped sponsor the event. one of the coordinators of the event. “It allows us to hold onto culture and assimilate it into our own lives.” He also asked the students and faculty participat­ ing in the celebration to gather around him as he read a Spanish poem titled, “Esos Dias (Those Days),” which described the pro­ cess and work involved in the day. “In North American culture, we are taught not to talk about death, but in Mexico, we cel­ ebrate it,” said student Linda Amador. “We celebrate that per­ son’s life because we are better people because they lived.” This traditional day of remembrance began about 3,000 years ago in the Pre-Columbian cultures of Meso-America but have only been a tradition at the university for seven years, (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) Students Hunt for Jobs Assessment web site, career fairs are one-day events where employers and candidates meet. Jobs abounded in Escondido Candidates can identify and learn on Thursday when CSUSM held more about organizations that its annual job fair at the are actively hiring, pick up appli­ California Center for the Arts, cations forms, and in some cases, Escondido. With more than 90 interview on-site. The Career and Assessment participating companies, the fair gave students various opportu­ Center helped put on the job fair nities to meet with potential with the Alumni Association. North County Times and the employers. Most students were satisfied Alumni Association co-sponsor with the turnout of the job (and have booths at) the event. “Our seniors and alumni are fair. “There are a variety of employers,” said CSUSM stu­ realizing the job market isn’t dent Sylvester Brown, who said what it has been the past few he found at least four different years,” said Punch, commenting companies that he was interested on this year’s turnout. The fair was also open to the in. The fair was held only a cou­ general public. “I’ll never have ple of weeks after the Graduate to buy a pen again,” said public and Professional Fair that was attendee Duncan Lee. Lee, who held Oct. 16. “This is the typical said he currently drives a forklift for a living, time that we put on job fairs. [The “Our seniors found interest in a probation fairs are] not and alumni are officer posi­ related at all, those were grad­ realizing the job tion. lFree gifts, inc uding uate schools and were these are jobs,” m arket isnft what it pens, offered at most said Sandy has been the past booths. Punch, Director Rick of Career and f ew years," Assessment Abutin, cur­ -Sandy Punch, rently unem­ Center. Director o f Career and ployed, said he The fair Assessment Center was searching began six years for an invenago “as a differ­ ent venue, a little more formal­ tory analyst position. He said he ized, [a place where] students lost his job three months ago due show up with suits,” said Punch. to cutbacks at his work. Abutin The fair is held each year as an said he blames the sagging econ­ evening event that does not inter­ omy for his loss but is not too fere with most class schedules. concerned about finding another The Center for the Arts hosts the job. “I just got back from Hawaii, event to eliminate concern over so I just started looking for jobs a bad weather or lighting. According to the Career and week ago,” he said. After logging By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Job candidates visited booths at the job fair held last week at the California Center f or the Arts, Escondido. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) onto the Internet to search for jobs and sending out his resume to several companies, Abutin said he already has four interviews set up. Punch said that the center had received a lot of calls ,about the fair this year and expected that a lot more of the public attended this year. She added that the public attendance doesn’t interfere with student opportuni­ ties. “It enhances, because stu­ dents are well prepared,” said Punch. Students have been prepar­ ing for job hunts at the Career and Assessment Center by build­ ing resumes, attending work­ shops and meeting with career counselors. “I talked to a counselor at one of the workshops. They prepared me pretty well,” said sociology major Erik Shepard. Shepard said he was determined to meet with the Salvation Army to do an internship, but said that his friend, also a sociology major, had found a lot of potential job opportunities. “But not me, because my goal is pretty specif­ ic,” said Shepard, who later found the Salvation Army booth. Before the fair, the Career and Assessment website posted “Tips for Candidate Success” for students. Tips on what to News............ .....2-3 Arts/Food..... ....4"5 Opinion....... 6 Sports....... ... •••....-7 Calendar...... ..... .8 wear and how to prepare a resume were listed under the category “before you begin the job search.” In the category, “on how to approach employers,” sugges­ tions included: bring a good sup­ ply of resumes, as well as paper and a pen to write notes; orient yourself to the facility; respect other people’s privacy as they complete conversations; estab­ lish eye contact, smile, introduce yourself and tell them why you are interested in that organiza­ tion; in one to two sentences, tell the representative about your background and skills; ask for business cards from recruiters with whom you have spoken. For the category “After the fair,” suggestions included: make notes and follow up with thankyou letters. For those who missed the job fair, a daytime fair, on campus, will be held in the spring to “meet the needs of both popula­ tions — daytime and evening,” said Punch. The general job fair will be held on campus on Tues, April 23, 2002. Before that, a Teacher Education Fair, also at the Center for the Arts, Escondido, will be in the late afternoon on Wed. Mar 13, 2002. CSUSM Breaks New Ground with Ethnic Studies Program By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer CSUSM recently created to a new minor program, ethnic studies. The program, almost a decade in the making, came at the request of interested stu­ dents and was made possible by a collective group of more than a dozen professors. The pro­ gram offers students the choice of more than 80 courses drawn from nine disciplines. Students must complete 21 units of cred­ it to obtain the minor. Initially, it was conceived as a major rather than as a minor, and slated to be part of the curriculum sometime around 2005. When the ethnic studies major came up for approval over two years ago, Richard Karas, vice president of Academic Affairs at the time, removed the program from consideration under pres­ sure from CSU headquarters in Long Beach, which argued that there were enough of such . programs already in existence within the CSU system and that one at CSUSM was unwar­ ranted. CSUSM literature and writing professor Susie Cassel and former liberal studies pro­ fessor Lionel Maldonado took action, assembling interested professors to form a proposal group to restructure the major program into a minor —utiliz­ ing courses already found with­ in the curriculum. Although the group consisted of almost 15 professors, sociology pro­ fessors Sharon Elise and Garry Rolison, liberal studies pro­ fessors Bob Yamashita and Anibal Yanez-Chavez, along with Cassel, formed the coali­ tion that would present their proposal to the Academic Senate. At the Academic Senate’s final meeting of the school year in May 2000, the group was given one minute to pres­ ent its case for the program. The senate passed the pro­ gram- but did not support funding. Fortunately, Cassel says, Interim Dean Miriam Schustack “courageously decid­ ed that the ethnic studies degree was central enough to the uni­ versity’s mission and the col­ lege’s academic vision, that she promised to fund it for this year.” Still, the funding issue will have to be addressed each year and Cassel admits that, » Article cont. on pg. 2 �Student Researches a Future Possibility for Protection Against Terrorism By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Terrorism has created a new reality in America, and Americans are now searching for answers not only to what could have been done, but what can be done now, especially in the search to find any terrorists living in America. One CSUSM student, Latha Kannan, is par­ ticipating in the search by researching a new scientific tech­ nique called brain fingerprint­ ing, which may aid the govern­ ment in bringing not only ter­ rorists, but any suspected crimi­ nals, to justice. Kannan, a third-year liberal studies major, is researching the brain fingerprinting technique for a project in her Technical Writing course (LTWR 317), where students not only learn the basics of technical writing, but also practice their technical skills by engaging in a semesterlong project. Each student must create a project, whether it is a handbook, manual, or business proposal. Each project must be sufficiently technical in nature, and may cover any topic the stu­ dents choose. Kannan proposed a project that will identify terror­ ists using the brain fingerprint­ ing technique. 2. Fingerprints and DNA are Brain fingerprinting, invent­ ed by Dr. Lawrence A. Farwell, available in only 1 percent of is a relatively new technique, in crimes, while a person’s brain which brain-wave responses are and the evidence of any crime a measured to determine whether person may have committed, are or not specific information is always in the person’s mind. 3. Brain fingerprinting is stored in the brain. Pictures, words, or phrases are shown on reported to have 100 percent a computer screen and the sus­ Accuracy. 4. Brain fingerprinting can pect’s brain waves are moni­ be used to detect terrorists and tored. From this monitoring, scien­ Criminals who have no past crim­ tists can determine whether or inal records or history. 5. Traditional and retinal fin­ not a suspect has any knowl­ edge of a crime. Kannan said gerprinting involve only physi­ that brain fingerprinting may be cal matches. Brain fingerprint­ used not only for everyday crim­ ing takes criminal detection to a inal cases but also to find ter­ more abstract level - the mind. 6. Brain fingerprinting exon­ rorists. Kannan said, “The fun­ damental difference between a erates innocent persons quickly terrorist and an innocent person and non-stressfully. In response to how she is that the terrorist has critical information regarding terrorist believes brain fingerprinting will organizations, training, and plans affect terrorism, Kannan said that an innocent person does not that, “The tragic events of Sept. 11 have brought the whole have.” Kannan said that, thus far, world’s attention to the evil she has found six main points power and capability of the ter­ to Farwell’s brain fingerprinting rorists. From the investigations done on the hijackers’ lives, it is technique: evident that they lived as normal 1. Conventional fingerprint­ ing and DNA match physical a life as anyone would; yet they evidence from a crime scene were capable of such despicable, with evidence on the perpetra­ inhuman acts. To detect such tor. Similarly, brain fingerprint­ sophisticated terrorists, we need ing matches informational evi­ to develop sophisticated meth­ dence from the crime scene with ods’’ evidence stored in the brain. Prompt Payment Revision Effective Spring Term 2002 There will be one payment deadline date three weeks prior to the start of the term (for Spring 2002, this date would be Jan. 10). At this date, all payment is due from any student who has reserved classes. Thereafter, all students must pay at the time of registration. Disenrollment will occur on a daily basis. Important points to remember: There is no interference with pre-registration. It can con­ tinue and payment is deferred to a later date (the one deadline date). After the deadline, disenrollment for non-payment will occur on a daily basis allowing for the university to know exactly the true enrollment count. Financial Aid still controls the deferral process for aid recipients and so students with a deferral code would continue to be exempt from disenrollment and allowed to reserve classes. This scenario also applies to students, s u c h as veterans, with waiver deferrals. The time limits for the daily disenrollment will be as follows: Any student, who registers up to 8 p m. of a campus business day, must make payment by 8 a.m. of the next campus business day. * Campus business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays. Any regis­ tration occurring after the established cut-off (8 p.m.) on a campus business day will be treated as if received on the following campus business day. Disenrollment for non-payment will occur on each business day at 9 a.m. (allowing for processing of drop box payments received by 8 a.m.). Methods of payment are as follows: * * Cashiers hours will remain at this time as 9 a.ni. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The first two weeks of the term, Cashiers will extend the closing hour to 5 p.m. Drop Box Smart Web Smart Phone Emergency loans are available to qualified students beginning 10 days prior to the term (check will be available for pickup with a two-day turn around). New Shopping Center Opens across from Campus By JUSTIN ANDREWS and MIA ALIO Pride Staff Writers Finally, a light a the end of the Twin Oaks Valley Road con­ struction tunnel shines bright, as the new Ralph’s Shopping Center will provide CSUSM students with something to do between classes. But for some people, the new center causes concern. Halloween morning marked the grand opening of Ralph’s supermarket, readily equipped with a deli, pharmacy, photo development lab, and a variety of lunch possibilities to supplement campus dining. Ralph’s was the first busi­ ness in the new center to open its doors. Soon to follow are Blockbuster Video, Starbucks Coffee, Discovery Isle Day Care, Longs Drugs, Scripps Credit Union Bank, a Chinese food res­ taurant, and possibly a pizza sports bar. “We’re excited about being here, we hope to serve a niche with our location being centrally located among [CSUSM] and the suburban neighborhood,” said Ralph’s oper­ ating manager, John Hammel. “We have a few San Marcos and Palomar students employed at this store,” he added. Hammel said that Ralph’s intends to contribute to the com­ munity by sponsoring events and fundraisers for the local ele­ mentary schools and CSUSM. Campus clubs, organizations, and departments may set up conve­ nience accounts with Ralph’s, that would be billed straight to the organization’s budget. Ralph’s is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, under a restricted liquor license which Hammel said, “is typical to have when immersed in a neighbor­ hood, and this close to a college. It only means, that we stop sell­ ing alcohol at midnight and don’t sell single containers under 20 oz.” A Ralph’s employee also mentioned that some faculty had expressed concerns about the availability of liquor so close to campus. Concern has also been expressed about the possibility of Discovery Isle Day Care Center taking business away from the ASI Early Learning Center (ELC), a childcare facil­ ity for the CSUSM community. Joyce Williams, Director of the Early Learning Center, Was unavailable for comment. Others are concerned about Starbucks Coffee opening so close to the Power Surge Cafe. “I think it will definitely take away from the early morning coffee rush, even though we pro­ vide bagels and pastries. Also, Ralph s opened in the new shopping center across the streetfrom campus. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) it sucks that Starbucks is con­ stantly trying to run out small businesses,” said Jenny Ikoma, an employee of Powersurge. No one from the new Starbucks was available for com­ ment. However, Mark Du Bois, Power Surge Cafe owner and a CSUSM alumnus, reacted pos­ itively, and said he is eager to see how much business will World War II Veteran to Give Lecture » By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer Daniel Ashe, who served in the infantry in Europe during World War II, will give a lecture titled, “What I Found in Europe in the Wake of World War II,” on campus Thursday, Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society and the University Global Affairs Committee, Ashe’s lecture will cover the 20 years preceding the defeat of Germany in 1945, and he will also discuss his experi­ ence living in Europe through 1962. He also plans to touch on the political, social, and eco­ nomic realities that evolved in Europe over time. Ashe, a San Diego resident, lectures frequently at UCSD; however, this will be his first lec­ ture at CSUSM. U am looking I forward to my visit at CSUSM,” said Ashe. Ashe accepted an invitation to speak on campus from Alyssa Sepinwall, a history professor at CSUSM. The lecture will be held in University Hall 101, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and will be free and open to the public, all CSUSM students and faculty. . increase with added consumer traffic drawn by the center. “ “I’m not too concerned about losing any customers to Starbucks,” said Du Bois. “Cal State students appreciate all we have to offer with local music, open mike night, better coffee, a deli, a conference room for students to work on group proj­ ects ~ and did I mention better coffee?” Stul f1 »Article cont. from pg. 1 as such, the program is threatened.” In the short time since the program began, it has generated much interest on cam­ pus. Since its inaugural event, the Angela Davis lecture, “three more professors have asked for their classes to be included,” Cassel noted, adding that, “the list of available courses for the minor is alfeady obsolete due to increased participation.” Courses in communication, world languages, Hispanic stud­ ies, history, human develop­ ment, liberal studies, literature and writing, psychology, soci­ ology, and visual and perform­ ing arts comprise the disciplines represented within the minor. Cassel said she feels that the program, with its focus on inclusiveness and cultural diversity, reflects CSUSM’s mis­ sion statement and the majorityminority population on cam­ pus. �Pum jackedonC pus pkins am By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Two pumpkin-carving con­ tests were held on campus on Halloween. The ASI Pro­ gramming Committee held a Pumpkin-Carving Contest on Founders’ Plaza at noon. It was open to all students, and specifi­ cally targeted student clubs and organizations. On the other side of campus, a second contest was held. The American Language and Cul­ ture Institute (ALCI) sponsored their second annual contest for its students from noon to 1 p.m. on Palm Court. “She was a little ghetto fabulous, but we had so much f un putting her together —Honee Folk, referring to herfirst-place pumpkin Seven chibs participated in the ASI contest. Students picked up their pumpkins on Monday and took them home to be decorated. Four students from the Pan-African Student Alli­ ance, Honee Folk, Crystal Folk, Tameko Joyce, andCreusa Gilm­ ore won for their pumpkin, which they named Chante. “We used anything/ everything around the house that we could find to bring her to life. Chante' had real braided exten­ sions with blue beads, and we accentuated her features with a nose ring and an eyebrow pierc­ ing. She was a little ghetto fab­ ulous, but we had so much fun putting her together,” said Honee Folk, president of the Pan-Afri­ can Student Alliance. First place awards for the ASI contest was a pumpkin pie, second place was pumpkin cookies, and third place was a bag of candy com, according to Folk, “It was a fun and easy way for clubs to get involved and Undocumented Students Can get some recognition,” said Folk. “Jocelyn Brown, from the ASI Programming Committee, said that there were about 140 stu­ dents who voted.” For the ALCI competition, By MARTHA SARABIA “Look around at who serves your food, picks your Saleh Al-Bahli from Saudi Pride Staff Writer grapes, cleans your yard, etc. They are people Arabia won first place for his use of seeds representing the Gov. Gray Davis signed bill giving back to our privileged life, adding to the pumpkin’s teeth. Kaori Okada AB540 Oct. 11, which awards tax base as well as to our well-being. They are from Japan won second placeTor qualified undocumented students not a threat. They are as we were many years ago using the pumpkin’s insides for who graduate from a California ears. high school, and enroll in state when our ancestors came to this rich land to find For most of the ALCI stu-. colleges, the right to pay in-state opportunity and create a l dents, this was the first time they fees, instead of out-of-state celebrated Halloween. About 40 tuition. “Kids who grew up and — Edward Pohlert, students are in ALCI this year, graduated from high school here D irector o f EARS and come from many countries should not be priced out of a like China, Germany, Indonesia, future,” said Davis. to continue with their education students to pay in-state, instead Korea, Japan, Mexico, and Saudi When asked about the effect at the university level ... The of out-of-state* tuition. Arabia. At CSUSM, out-of state of this new bill at CSUSM, opportunity is great for students “It gives them the opportu­ Cherine Heckman, director of who have already participated in tuition is $246 per unit. However, nity to experience American cul­ CSUSM’s Registration and our educational system and plan in-state students do not pay per ture,” said Dulce Amor Dorado, Records, said, “It could help to give back to that system as unit, but instead pay a fee for program adviser for ALCI. The to increase student enrollment professionals.” 0-6.0 units or a fee for 6.1 or ALCI students were given Hal­ slightly at CSUSM. I am not Not everyone supports the more units. In-state students are loween candles as prizes, but expecting a major impact, but I new bill, however. Ben Seeley, charged $543 for 0-6 units, and Dorado said, “it was really more think a small impact will hap­ executive director of the San $853 for 6 units or more per for the experience.” pen. It could make a difference Diego-based Border Solutions semester. Full-time, in-state stu­ ALCI offers programs to. whether students go to college or Task Force, told the San Diego dents pay $1,706 per year, while help international students and not. This law allows students to Union-Tribune, “It’s an outrage tuition for full-time, out-of-state non-native speakers of English get a higher education that they that we try to spread out valuable students is $5,900 per year, improve their English language were unable to do before because and scarce resources for people according to Phillips. This infor­ skills and learn more about of the amount they had to pay.” who are in the country illegally. mation is based on tuition fees American culture. The program Supporters of the new law It makes no sense. It just encour­ paid by undergraduate students. began at CSUSM in 1992. ALCI estimate that less than 2,000 stu­ ages more illegal immigration.” Statewide, there is a differ­ students attend English language dents will be affected immedi­ ence between costs for in-state Pohlert responded, saying, courses from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ately and that the legislation’s “Look around at who serves your and out-of-state fees. The San Monday-Thursday for a semes­ true impact will be known years food, picks your grapes, cleans Diego Union Tribune reported ter.. from now, according to the San your yard, etc. They are people that the tuition for out-of-state Most of the students who Diego Union-Tribune. giving back to our privileged life, students in the University of attend ALCI have an interest “This law is an excellent adding to the tax base as well as California system is more than in attending college but failed to opportunity for needy students to our well-being. They are not $10,000 per year, compared to meet admission requirements for to participate in the fabric of a threat. They are as we were $3,964 for in-state students. At language, or their TOEFL (a lan- higher education as well as many years ago when our ances­ the California State University guage-equivalency test) scores society at large,” said Edward tors came to this rich land to find system out-of-state students pay were too low. But other students, Pohlert, director of CSUSM’s opportunity and create a life.” $7,380, while in-state students like Saleh Al-Bahli, are spon­ Educational Achievement and Heckman added, “I don’t pay $1,839; and at community sored by their government and Retention Services. think that the main reason why colleges, out-of-state students pay sent here to learn English to help According to Pohlert, who people are coming across the bor­ $130 per unit and in-state stu­ with their jobs. is also the vice president of der is to go to a CSU. The reason dents pay $11 per unit. Once students finish the pro­ CSUSM’s Assemblyman Marco Educational why they are coming is because gram, they are eligible to (and Opportunity Program, the bill they want to have a better life.” Firebaugh, the author of the bill, often do) transfer to either com­ “diversifies our student body and California and Texas are the told the San Diego Union-Tribune, munity college or enter CSUSM, alleviates some financial hard­ only two states that have legisla­ “This is truly a historic event. according to Dorado. ships for those qualified students tion that allows undocumented » Article cont. on pg 8 Now Pay In-State Fees Toni Morrison Celebrated in Fete du Livre By LAURA HOPKINS For The Pride Editors' note: Laura Hopkins is a CSUSM student in the CSU International Program in France. The audience rose and burst into applause as celebrated author, Toni Morrison, made her way towards the stage of the Amphitheatre de la Verriere in Aix-en-Provence Oct. 18. That Thursday evening marked the opening events of the four-day Fete du Livre, dedicated to Morrison, at Aix’s central library and cultural center, the Cite du Livre, The events of this “Book Festival” included round table discussions, book signings, read­ ings, and the screenings of four American films chosen by Morrison, depicting the AfricanAmerican struggle. “I am going to be very pleased and curious these next few days,” said Morrison as the events began. “Unspeakable histories (Une histoire interdite),” was the topic of the first roundtable dis­ cussion, as well as the theme that made its way into all of the discussions of the “festival.” According to Helene Christol, author and professor of North American Studies at the Author Toni Morrison, (picturedfourth from the left), spoke in France's Amphitheatre de la Verriere in Aix-en-Provence. Laura Hopkins, a CSUSM student studying in the CSU Internation Program in France, recounts the lecture. (Courtesy Photo/Laura Hopkins) University of Provence, Morrison is the author who “touches on black holes in history with a capital H.” Christol described Morrison as the author who, with courage and grace, allows the “unspeak­ able” to come to life and be claimed. The unspeakable was illustrated in Morrison’s novel, Beloved, when the ghost rep­ resenting the Middle Passage arrived in a small, AfricanAmerican town in Ohio. During the round table discussions, Morrison described the process of “narrowing the space” in which an event becomes more real as it pro­ gresses, in the case of “unspeak­ able” African-American history, “from slave mother to your moth­ er.” “There was always a ‘refusal to talk about it,”’ said Morrison about her family; she said that her writings allow for the recovery of this lost history. She added that, for her, the difficulty in express­ ing this void was resolved when she “realized all she had to do was say it, [she] didn’t have to live it.” Morrison, who described herself as a “provoca­ teur,” has been “saying it” now for more than 20 years, and the questions she raises allow us to hear and listen to a story that must be told. Her lyrical voice, according to director, actor, and author Peter Sellers, gives us “a song where the melody is stronger that the words” and a song in which “Toni Morrison has taken the melody and allowed it to sing again.” �T raining Day: A Different Type of War By KEVIN FRISK For The Pride During a time when our nation is engrossed in a war abroad, a different type of war is being fought here at home that has nothing to do with anthrax or chemical terrorism. This is a daily battle fought by law offi­ cers across the country, for our streets and neighborhoods. Our inner-city streets have become battlegrounds for both criminals and the criminal jus­ tice system. In the past, officers of the law have been given a wide range of executive powers and authority to use whatever force they deem necessary to capture criminals and prohibit criminal activity. With power comes the abuse of power, and in the case of the law enforcement agency, this abuse can be just as violent and criminal as the acts they are sup­ posedly trying to prevent. Antoine Fuqua’s (director of ‘‘The Replacement Killers”) new movie, “Training Day,” starring Denzel Washington (“Remember the Titans”) and Ethan Hawke (“G.A.T.T.A.C.A.”) is a movie loosely based on the recent Ram­ part police corruption scandal in the Los Angeles police depart­ ment. The movie centers on a vet­ eran of the LAPD, Alonzo Harris (Washington), who runs an anti­ gang unit on the mean streets of South Central Los Angeles. As the Title suggests, “Training Day” is just that: a 24-hour peri­ od where rookie cop Jake Hoyt (Hawke) has one day to prove to Harris that he is tough enough and has enough knowledge of the streets to join the anti-gang unit. Screenwriter David Ayer pro­ phetically scripted this action/ drama years before a Los Angeles gang-busting unit was caught par- Denzel Washington stars in the action/drama film, f< Training Day. ” (Courtesy PhotoflMDB.COM) ticipating in illegal drug traf­ ficking, evidence planting, and excessive brutality, not unlike the behavior of the people they were supposed to arrest and incarcer­ ate. In his first role as a villain­ ous and morally deviant char­ acter, Washington does an out­ standing job of portraying the rough life that surrounded screen­ writer David Ayer as he grew up in Inglewood and South Central LA. As the officers patrol the streets undercover, Hoyt witness­ es Harris break, rule after rule to accomplish some unknown goal, a goal that Harris claims to be the ultimate success for an effective street cop. The lines of ethics are blurred as Harris uses extremely ques­ tionable tactics to get what he wants from the streets. Instantly opposed to his violent and unorth­ odox techniques, Hoyt is, from the start, at odds with Harris’s practices. However, it is Harris’s charisma and persuasive connec­ tion with the streets that has even Hoyt, the “by-the-book” officer, questioning his beliefs in who and what makes a criminal* While the film is violent, the movie relies strongly on charac­ ter development rather than fancy Hollywood computer graphics to relay its message, and that is why the excessive violence seems merely natural and necessary. Even though the violence may seem gratuitous to the audience at times, it forces the viewer to define their own beliefs and opinions; it forces them to choose between their own sense of right and wrong. Fuqua and Ayer show the audience a world where the moral lines have blurred and only a gray mix of right and wrong remains. They want viewers to ask them­ selves if it is more important to have effective laws, or laws effec­ tively enforced, and “Training Day” accomplishes just that. “Training Day” is rated R by the MPAA for brutal violence, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity and has a run­ time of 120 minutes. Janes Addiction Inspires Erotic Imagination in San Diego By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer “We saw the shadowis of the morning light, the shadows of the evening sun, till the shad­ ows and the light were one...” beamed Perry Farrell, as Jane’s Addiction lit up Coors Ampitheatre, bringing Halloween to San Diego three days early. Although Jane’s Addiction didn’t open with Three Days, the song always seems to mark a spiritually erotic part of the show. This time was no excep­ tion and exhibited mostly naked dancers spinning upside down on a circular trapeze. Jane’s Addiction is not a rock band and they are not an alterna­ tive band; they are in a category solely occupied by Jane’s Addic­ tion. They take a variety of musi­ cal backgrounds, such as punk and tribal rhythms, and create a fascinating ephemeral dream, especially when they perform. The music is original and each show is an extremely differ­ ent production, but they always have an erotic theme, not erotic as in sexual activity, but erotic in how they stimulate emotion, bringing out the imaginative qualities of the mind, body and Spirit. The erotic behavior began with the opening song and con­ tinually advanced as their per­ formance was illuminated by the setting of the moon dipping below the rim of the bandshell. The circus-like performance began with Ketel Whistle. As Farrell echoed “such a beautiful girl,” his parachute-like costume, which flowed out from a Vic­ torian style girdle and covered most of the stage, gave birth, first to an elegantly placed stiletto heel, then gradually revealed a sensuous fish net stocking cov­ ered leg. As the song continued the one erotic maiden evolved into three women and a man, who all came forth from the dress to dance and then returned back under the flowing parachute as the song faded into the sound of the night. “It’s one of those shows where some people know the songs, but they just don’t know,” said Halsey D. Corbin, a film­ maker from North Park, San Diego, elaborating on the imag­ inative qualities of the perfor­ mance. “It was a very erotic show, everything a concert should be. They definitely know their stuff” said Chris “Blizzard” Layua, a first time attendee from South County. One interestingly different quality to this show was the fact that Farrell, who normally ends up butt naked, actually added clothing throughout the perfor­ mance. From his living dress to a pirate suit to a wide-brimmed purple hat and sparkly suit, Far­ rell waded through many faces of the Jane’s Addiction Hallow­ een dream. With the exception of the bassist, all the original band members are on this year’s tour. The majesty of the band is exemplified by the fact that all the members have other projects going. Dave Navarro, the guitar player, is fresh off a tour with his self-titled solo band. Steve Per­ kins, the drummer, has a side project band, Banyan. Then there is Farrell, who occupies his time with many facets of political activism, along with creating Lalapalooza in the early 1990s, and touring with his other successful band, Pornos for Pyros. But, he was also heavily involved with this year’s Coachella Music and Arts Festi­ val. “Here’s to courage, here’s to music, here’s to tuberiding, here’s to you...” raged Farrell as the band stepped to the front of the stage, after an intense session of tribal drumming and vocal exploration, and bid everyone farewell. REMEMBER: Submit to The PLS by Nov. 17 Submissions to The Pride Literary Supplement may be sent via e-mail to pride@csusm.edu. Those who would like more information on the PLS are asked to contact The Pride editors at (760) 750-6099. It’s what's inside that counts. VAGINA H N L US 0 0 06 E E E NL B VE S E m il® unif. M t r a t , tm ci ins i ALMOST ALWAYS c o m p e l l in g” . mmwm �The Boo & Mee Cafe You Don’ Have to Go out t Is a Delight to Eat Good Mexican Food By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor By KEVIN FRISK Pride Staff Writer Just a mile-and-a-half from campus, on San Marcos Bou­ levard, sits a delightfully inex­ pensive Japanese food restaurant called the Boo & Mee Cafe. One of the best kept secrets of the San Marcos eatery scene, this restaurant offers a wide variety of delectable traditional dishes, as well as items more suited for the typical American palate. And while the taste is excep­ tional, the price offers a better incentive for those who watit to sample the cuisine. The average meal ranges between $3.25 and $6.25, tax included. The Boo & Mee Cafe is owned and operated by an older Japanese woman, who many affectionately refer to as “Obachan,” (grandmother in Jap­ anese.) She and her daughter serve as the chefs, waitresses, and busboys. Despite the sometimes-long wait, regular customers keep on coming back for more. The reason for this, explained Hideki Yoshida, a regular customer and CSUSM student, is the authentic quality of the food. “This is the best Japanese food that I have had since leaving Japan. It tastes almost as good as my mother’s cooking,” said Yoshida. Customers have the option of an entree menu and a bowl menu. All entrees come with a small side salad, miso soup, and rice, making these selections an exceptional value. The best value, however, comes with the bowl menu. With the bowl menu, patrons may fill themselves with a delicious meal, without damag­ ing their pocketbooks. With the price of the bowl menu around $4, items such as the salmon teriyaki or the fried pork cutlet may sound even more enticing REVIEW to customers. For first-timers, I recom­ mend Katsudon, a bowl item of breaded and fried pork cutlet over a bed of rice and egg, or Gyudon, a bowl of seasoned beef served over rice and carmelized onions. Some of the bowl selec­ tions even come with a side order, like miso soup or salad. From the entree menu, I sug­ gest the grilled mackerel fish (saba), or the shrimp and vege­ table tempura combination, both of which are reasonably priced at $4.25 apiece. Also an excel­ lent choice for the first-timer is the fried calamari steak (squid), which is served, as all entrees in this establishment are, with a side salad, miso soup, and a side of rice. The only downside to this quality restaurant is the limited hours that it is open. Closed on Sundays, the Boo & Mee Caf6 is open for dine-in or take-out lla.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. And while this might not be a convenient schedule for those who attend night classes, it provides an excellent respite from the blandness of cafeteria food for students who have a lunch break between classes or who finish up classes earlier in the day. To reach the Boo & Mee Cafe from campus, take Twin Oaks Valley Road to San Marcos Blvd., where you then make a left and head west. Less than two miles down the street, on the right-hand side, is the cafe at 844 West San Marcos Bou­ levard, nestled between Fitness for Her and the Villanueva Taco Shop. t+ % S «klc...0*ly $ Recipe for chiles rellenos Ingredients needed: 2-3 chiles poblanos (peppers) Cheese, tuna or shredded meat 1 tomato Clove of garlic Small piece of onion Oil 2 eggs Flour Salt Prepare and cook the chiles. Roast the chiles, and then peel the skin off. Cut a line through the chiles to remove the seeds, but make sure they are clean. Insert the cheese or tuna (or whatever else you are using), then close and cover it with flour. Beat two eggs; first beat the egg white until it rises and looks like foam, and then add the yolk. Mix them together for 30 seconds and then gently dip the chiles into mix. Place the skillet on the stove, and set the stove to a medium temperature with enough oil in the skillet to cook your chiles. Set the chiles in the skillet and let them cook until they look light brown. Make sure you cook both sides. Once they are cooked, set them aside on a flat plate with a paper towel underneath, so that the oil gets absorbed and is not too greasy. Have tomato sauce ready. To make your own: cut the tomatoes in half, put them in a blender, add water, garlic, onion, and then blend. Set a pot on the stove at a low-medium temperature, add the tomato sauce, and let it boil. Add salt. Just before it starts to boil, add the chiles. Let it boil for two minutes. 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Almost two months have passed | since our (CSUIP) arrival in Aix-enI Provence, and well over a month since | the terrorist attacks in the States. The | memories of the attacks do not stray far I during our stay abroad. And while life j goes on, as I’m sure it does at home* fear | and uneasiness take their places at differI ent times for different students. Today, for | me, the wall came down. The imaginary wall that surI rounded me, the same imaginary wall that ) was built upon superiority* isolationism, | and complacency during my childhood, | and then nourished during my adulthood I• has come tumbling down and vulnerabil| ity has taken its place. I try to understand | what has happened, what is happening, I and then speculate what might happen as ! I live and study far from the protective I arms of the United States. And I don’t | know if this new susceptibility is intensifled living abroad or if you at home are experiencing the same feelings of vul­ nerability. (Perhaps, now with the threat of biological “attacks,” it doesn’t matter where you reside). I do know, however, that the acquisition of a new perspective as prom­ ised by the CSUIP during a study abroad experience has begun to materialize ... Battle of the Sexes: Surnames By JUSTIN ANDREWS and KIM BOYARSKY your wife’s last name, make women equal and the world will be a better place? What about world hunger, terrorism, or crooked politicians? These are just some of the issues that take precedence over female domination. Kim: I think that it is completely unfair to expect women to change their last names in order to con­ form fo what males want. Society’ s standards towards women are com­ pletely outdated and there is a desperate need to restructure. I ’ m keeping my last name on my wed­ ding day, and my husband will take mine. I plan to have my future hus­ band change his last name to mine; - there is no way that I will take part in this Stone Age behavior. Justin: Listen, women have a place in the world as well as men. Any woman is capable of any­ thing, but you are talking about reversing simple frivolous cultural details. It would needlessly compli­ cate our entire system. How do you expect every letter that used to be addressed “Mr. and Mrs. So-andso” to conform to your scheme and be changed to “Mr. So-and-so and Mrs. Blabs-her-mouth.” “Mr. and Mrs. So-and-so” works fine, it’s easy. Kim; First o ff I never said both genders in a marriage would keep their names; letters would be addressed as “ Mrs. and Mr. Blabsher-mouth Justin: Oh, okay. So then the man would take your last name? Kim: O f course. Justin: So, Ms. Blabs-her-mouth, Kim: Not really, everyproblem has a root, a place where the problem could be eliminated if certain cir­ cumstances were addressed before: the trouble escalated. matter o f what kind o f man, it’ s a simple step away from a sexist society. I f you truly want the world to be a better place, take your wife’ last name. s Justin: That’s it huh? Just take Letter to the Editors: I just wanted you to know that the ASI has made a huge oversight on deciding what is to be “sold” on campus. Two days ago, I perused the stand that had flat metal advertisements for sale. As I went through them, I couldn’t help but notice the dis­ gusting large plaques that had “pickaninny” pictures of African Americans on them. One had a Buckwheat-looking guy holding a large, red piece of watermelon on it. Another had some gross caricature of an African Ameri­ can on it with the words, “Dem Sho Am great” written on it. The list goes on. Just to see how students would respond, I placed them conspicuously in front of the stacks so that there was no way to miss them, and I walked away. They were so horrendous that you would have to be blind not to see the buffoonery they made of blacks. The thing is that they were real advertisements. So today I decided to say something to the guy who was selling them. I literally asked him (loudly) why he “was selling that shit?” Some broad (prob­ ably staff) told me to quit being so “rude,” at which point I asked her what was ruder, the guy selling these strange racist and demeaning plaques or the word “shit” (at which point I said problems such as starving children, over-population, capitalistic greed, HIV, our dying natural environ­ ment or a slew of other problems? Kim: Justin, problems have cata­ lysts and they work in circular chains which interlink, affecting everything around them. Our dying natural environment is caused by capitalistic greed and overpopula­ tion which, in turn, depletes the world’ food supply causing hun­ s ger. The root of all these problems are the men that cause them, and are too stubborn to let a woman take the reins and guide the world f or a change. Justin: You’re reaching, what you need to realize is that most men, myself included, are not going to simply give upt their family name to make their wives happy. The fact of the matter is, the world’s prob­ lems are not as simple as giving females’ dominance to solve men’s mistakes. If you understand a circu­ lar chain of problems that interlink, then you’ll definitely understand that one problem leads to another and if women ruled the world, who knows what we’d be in for. “shit” twice). The bastard selling the stuff said he had a “right’’ to do so, and basically summed up his argument on the basis of “free trade.” He added, “Well, black people buy this stuff.” What is that supposed to mean? White people have been known to buy Nazi memorabilia, but does that make it any more right? I then asked him if he had any Nazi memorabilia which I could buy. If he had the “right” to sell racist crap why didn’t he have any Nazi stuff? That broad then told me to join the military (for some strange reason). At that point I informed her that I already did three years in the army. I could see that I was getting nowhere with these sorry excuses for human beings. I was pissed. After all that, I went to the president’s office to talk with him about the situation, and was patronizingly told to go see the ASI. I did, and some young nerd in a cheap suit disingenuously stuck his hand in my face trying to shake my hand. I didn’t know the guy, so I declined. When I asked how the ASI gave this guy the o k. to sell this stuff, the guy responded by saying that they could not check all of his items. Is that the same logic that the security guards had when they allowed the bombers to hijack the air­ planes? When I told them that if they didn’t do something about the situation I would go to the local and campus paper, they sprang into action. I was afraid that if I didn’t say that, they would blow me off. Anyways, at least the ASI guys in suits went outside to look at the items. But then an even bigger scene erupted when two vendors tried to jump my shit. I told the broad to get out of my face and she said she wanted to spit on it. I admonished her by saying, “you’re from the 60s you should know better.” My main points are these: 1. That the ASI was more concerned about being exposed for not doing better quality con­ trol or being concerned about what is sold on campus, than actually doing better screening. 2. That The Pride is the only independent (and without any special interests that they, are beholden to) outlet for the student body to get any griev­ ances voiced. 3. That the wide berth that the various campus agencies give to the school newspaper is so important, that I hope that you guys continue to expose all the bullshit and hypocrisy that this campus abounds in. Shawn Harris CSUSM Student 1111 Submit Your Cartoons Justin: What about all the other Kim: I guess we’ll discuss that what kind of man is going to con­ next week. form to your demands? Kim: Watch it buddy! I t’ not a s Racist Images Should Not Have Been Allowed by Student Government e-mail The Pride at pride@csusm.edu "Implementing CorpoMti;mtion in Public Education" CM. STATE SAN WAMO? T HI h O E 2H hs PN r II! “ ImplementingCorporatization in Public Education” Cartoon by James Newell ASI Provides Information on Latino/Latina Heritage Month Editors’ Note: The following information is running as a letter to the editor with Eddie Goan's consent, because the information came in after deadline, but we felt it was important to provide his information to students. Dear Pride Editors, First of all, I want to apolo­ gize to all of you about the late­ ness of this information due to personal circumstances beyond my control. I realize that you will probably receive this infor­ mation too late to print in the correct edition. Yet, I think it is important that I relay this information to you anyway. On Mon. Oct. 15 MEChA president Isabel Solis and Sylvia White helped organize a studentoperated tamale table, and had the Latino Music Radio Station, KLQV-Kluv, come out for stu­ dents at the Dome plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ASI really appreciated MEChA’s assistance and partici­ pation in putting on this event to help commemorate Latino/ Latina Heritage Month. On Wed. Oct. 17, ASI Programming put on a Latino/Latino Food Festival at the Dome plaza from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. However, due to last minute circumstances beyond the ASI Programming Committee’s con­ trol, we were unable to bring local Latino/Latina food ven­ dors up to our campus with food samples for students as we had originally planned. Therefore, my committee’s concession chair, along with the vice-chair, set up a free nachos table, compliments of ASI,- for students, faculty, and staff at the event. Also, the Latin rock band “Emaue” played on stage for everyone’s enjoyment. Finally, ASI was proud to present Silverio Haro as a guest speaker at this special Latino/ Latina Heritage Month event. Silvario Haro is newly appointed to the Palomar College Board of Trustees, the first Latino in over a decade. He is currently finishing up course work on his doctorate from Harvard and is the graduate adviser at CSUSM. He is a definite friend of the stu­ dents and ASI and we were hon­ ored to have him contribute to a worthy and beneficial event. Thank you for your interest and support. As the new pro­ gramming committee chair, I feel it is important to make myself accessible to The Pride and CSUSM’s students as well as to my fellow ASI programming committee members. Thank you very much for your interest and support with regards to ASI Programming. Sincerely, Eddie Goan ASI Programming Chair �Men’ Soccer s Team Concludes Fall Season .. Compiled By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer After months of practice and competition, dstJSM’s men’s soccer players finished out their season Sunday. Both the play­ ers and coach Khalid Al-shafie agreed that this season was a good learning experience. “We learned teamwork and how to build better communi­ cation,” said Antonio Zepeda, ar junior majoring in liberal stud­ ies. “But we need more players for tryouts next season.” Al-shafie said he believed the team needed to work on attend­ ing more practices and condition­ ing themselves for next season. He added, “Some of the things I learned from this season were to look for more players and to be more demanding, as far as com­ mitment.” Compared to last year, how­ ever, he said the team has improved. “Last year, we didn’t win any games,” laughed Alshafie. The team played their last game of the season on Sunday, against USC. The score was not available by press time. This sea­ son, the team won four games, lost four and tied one game (not including Sunday’s game). SCOREBOARD Cal State San Marcos’ men’s golf team competed at the Elco, Inc. Intercollegiate Tournament, hosted by Cal State Bakersfield on Oct. 29 and 30. The team placed 14th, with a final score of 911 (+59). The CSUSMmen’ soccer team ended the season on Sunday, with a game s against USC. The players and Coach Khalid Al-shafie said they are hopeful about next season, and plan to recruit more players. (Pride File Photo) “The players learned a lot from each other by working with one another,” said Joseph Cafiero, the team captain. Al-shafie reflecting on the season, said, “I think we could have worked harder. It’s frustrat­ ing to get players to show up to practice.” „ Zepeda expressed his dis­ appointment that sofne CSUSM students, faculty, and staff did not know about the men’s soccer team. “I hoped that our school and ASI would spread the word a little bit more, putting up more banners and posters saying that we have a soccer team, because there are some people that still don’t know that we have a soccer team,” he said. “Come down and support us whenever the team is playing home; we represent you.” Al-shafie has many plans for the team’s future. “Our plans Matt Higley placed 20th; 222 points Ryan Axlund placed 45th; 229 points Kellon Wagoner placed 51st; 23l points Nick Micheli placed 54th; 233 points Ryan Rancatore placed 75th; 242 points for next season are to win more than four games, to build team rhythm, and to be consistent by Cal State San Marcos9 women’s golf team finished in eighth place after two rounds on Oct. 23. having 90 percent of the players from this season come back for next season,” he said. “Keep The Cougars competed against eight teams at the Cal State Northridge your eyes open for tryouts next Matador Fall Classic and shot a final score of 687 on the River Ridge Golf Course in Oxnard, Calif. The course is 6,021 yards, year.” . and a par of 73. The players also have their Jennifer Tunzi scored 165; Stephanie Goss scored 175; own plans for next season. Erin Thys scored 175; Sandy Parlin scored 177; Zepeda said, “I hope we do a lot Robin Shaft scored 178. better next season.” “We need to keep working hard,” added Cal State San Marcos’ surf team competed this week­ Cafiero. ^ end at the NSSA College Team Season Event #1 at When asked what the team planned to keep for next season, Ventura, Calif. player Bob Burson, a junior majoring in communication, The team tied for fourth place with UC Santa Barbara with quipped, “The coach.” a final score of 96 points. Spectators saw two-three foot, fun The team said they hope to rights and lefts waves at the event. compete in the National Cup next year; however, they need to Julie Russell placed fourth. Dustin Franks placed fifth raise funds to pay all of their on the longboard Other team members include expenses. During the off-season, Dave Kincannon and Chris Darrah. the players will join a. fitness program. College event #2 will be at Black’s Beach on Sat., Dec. 22. Cross Country Places Second in National Championships: Cougar Update NAIA Region II Championships Scores Rene Reyes 25:58, 8th place; Omar Zavala 26:11, 11th place; Kris Houghton 26:16, 12th place; Robbie McClendon 26:17,13th; Ryan Montez 26:30, 17th place; Michael Shannon 26:36, 19th place; Justin Lessel 28:47, 49th place . Lanele Cox 19:30, 22nd place; Manal Yamout 19:36, 24th place; Katerine Niblett 19:40, 28th place; Felisha Mariscal 20:21, 44th place; Camille Wilborn 20:31, 48th place; Samantha Delagardelle 22:03, 59th place. San Marcos’ cross-country men’s team 19 out of 25 schools. The next day, the team competed in On Nov. 2, the National Asso­ the NAIA Region II Champion­ ciation of Intercollegiate Ath­ ships and placed second. The letes (NAIA) ranked Cal State women’s team, in a three-way tie, By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor -9-1 T h o u g h ts o n . .. Journalism Compiled By MELANIE ADDINGTON “Journalism consists largely in saying ‘Lord Jones died’ to people who never knew Lord Jones was alive.” G. K. Chesterton “Journalism is merely history’s first draft.” -Geoffrey C. Ward finished in sixth place, and will not go on to nationals. At the championships, the men ran an 8-kilometer race and the women ran a 5-kilometer at Woodward Park in Fresno. The Cougars will now pack their bags and go to Kenosha, Wise, to com­ pete in the NAIA Nationals on Nov. 17. Past Competitionsfor Cross-Country Cougars The women’s team placed third at the CSU Fullerton CrossCountry Invitational on Oct. 19. The team competed against five other schools in a 5,000-meter race. The Cougars scored 67 points. Lanelle Cox placed 10th, Manal Yamont placed 13th, Kath­ erine Niblett placed 15th, Feli­ sha Mariscal placed 32nd, and Samantha Delagradelle placed 34th. The Cougars placed third at “Journalism is the ability to meet the challenge of filling space.” -Rebecca West »- “The difference between literature and jour­ nalism is that journalism is unreadable and literature is not read.” -Oscar Wilde “The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything. Except what is worth knowing. Journalism, conscious of this, and having tradesman-like habits, supplies their demands.” -Oscar Wilde the UCSD 2001 Triton Classic Cross-Country Invitational on Oct. 13. Competing against 16 teams, CSUSM scored 83 points in the 8-kilometer race. Omar Zavala placed 15th, Rene Reyes 16th, Kris Houghton 17th, Michael Shannon 28th, Robbie McClendon 33rd, Justin Lessel 86th, Brandon Cline 119th, and Jeff Green 131st. The cross-country season began more than a month ago on Sept. 8, when the Cougars com­ peted in the UC Irvine Invita­ tional. The men’s team placed fifth out of 16 teams, and the women’s team placed 14th out of 18 teams. On Sept. 29, the Cougars raced at the Stanford Invitational. The women’s team finished 12th out of 19 teams, and the men’s team finished 12th out of the 28 teams. “The results of this invi­ tational are part of the mid-sea­ son low, as some of the athletes The Pride CkHBditor Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segaii Opinion Editor LisaLipsey Feature Editor Claudia Ignacio Graduate Intern Amy Bolaski Assistant Editor James Newel! Business ] Victor Padilla Advisor Madeleine Marshal! All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views o f The Pridet. or of California State University San Marcos. "Unsignededitorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board* Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters are injured, tired and stressed,” said Steve Scott, head coach of the cross-country team. He added that most of the athletes are full­ time students who work. “We’re trying, working hard and doing good, but I know we can and will do better,” said freshman Manal Yamout. On Sept. 15, the Aztec Invi­ tational was cancelled due to the terroristattacksonSept.il. ‘‘Since we didn’t run that weekend, the following Saturday, Sept. 22, we competed at UC Riverside,” said Scott. The men’s team placed second out of the 24 teams that competed at UC Irvine, and although the women had a slow start, they finished 14th out of 25 teams. “We have a strong team this year, as long as all the athletes are healthy,” said Scott. may be edited for grammar and length. 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Wednesday, Nov. 7 AndyStotts, Master Hypnotist Time: Noon Location: Dome Plaza Stotts, a master hypnotist will per­ form for the CSUSM community at the Dome Plaza. Sponsored by Latin World U.S.A., and ASI. Thursday, Nov. 8 “What I Found in Europe in the Wake o f World War II Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Location: University 101 Daniel Ashe who served in the infantry in Europe during World War II, Will speak. j Friday, Nov. 9 ASPs Masquerade Ball Time: 7 p.m. to midnight Location: California Center for Performing Arts, Escondido Students are free, $10 for non-stu­ dents. For more info., contact the ASI at (760) 750-4990. Club Meetings Tuesday, Nov 6 Bible Study Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza Sponsored by Priority Christian Challenge. The group meets every Wednesday, Nov. 7 TUesday at the same time and loca­ Study Abroad tion. Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 This workshop will also include Wednesday, Nov. 7 financial aid advising. Circle it International Meeting Time: 6 p.m. Respecting Diversity Location: Craven 1258 Time: 3 p.m. Location: Commons 206 MEChA Special Presentation This workshop will explore the Time: 7 p.m. on Wed. ways we can honor and respect the Location: Visual and Performing diversity around us, CAPS Arts Annex Film presentation of “The Panama Deception.” Includes film discus­ Tuesday, Nov. 13 Career Skills Series sion, and special guest professors and community activists. For more Time: 3 to 6 p.m. info., contact Ricardo Favela at Location: Craven 4116 favelOOl @csusm .edu. Learn resume writing, interview­ ing tips, and how to find the career you want. Thursday, Nov. 8 Classifieds HELP WANTED $ GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONSS Earn $15-125 and more per survey! www.money4opinions.com (760) 945-3266. Permanent makeup, body piercing, manicures, hair­ cuts, makeovers. 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S ' Undocumented Student Bill under Review with CSU » A rticle cont. from pg. 3 The governor’s approval gives hard-working California immi­ grant students an opportunity to achieve their dreams and con­ tribute meaningfully to our soci­ ety.” Currently, this bill will only affect the CSU and the com­ munity college systems that sup­ ported the bill. The bill does not include the Universities of California; however, the UC Board of Regents is expected to vote on this measure. Heckman confirmed that the bill would go into effect January 2002. The bill does not provide financial aid for students. “There’s no financial aid provi­ sion in this bill. It only includes in-state fees,” said Paul Phillips, director of the university’s finan­ cial aid office. Lawmakers, however, still need to clarify the AB540 bill. “The CSU Board of Trustees will sit down to discuss these issues in a few more weeks,” said Heckman. At this time, CSUSM offi­ cials do not know how the new bill will be put into effect. “I am waiting for a memo from the Chancellor’s office to know how the CSUs would enact the bill,” said Heckman, whose office of Registration and Records is responsible for checking appli­ cants’ residence statuses. In addition, there are some requirements that students need to fulfill to become eligible to pay the in-state fees. First, students must have attended a California high school for at least three years. Second, they must graduate from a California high school. Third, they need to begin or have begun their higher education by fall 2001. Fourth, students need to sign a statement stating that they have applied for permanent resident status at the Immigration and Naturalization Services, or that they will do so as soon as they become eligible. “They need to prove that they are in the process of becoming legal residents prior to the sign­ ing of this statement,” said Phil­ lips. 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SEGALL Pride Editor Student, staff, and the public gathered for a combined cele­ bration honoring Veterans’ Day and the Navy and Marine Corps’ birthday. The event was held at the Dome Plaza on Monday/ Sheryll Evangelista, a stu­ dent and midshipperson, sang the national anthem, and those gath­ ered held a moment of silence to remember all past, present, and future members of the armed forces. More than 500 CSUSM stu­ dents are veterans, active duty, reservists, or military dependents. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, reserv­ ists have been called to duty, including those from the CSUSM community. “I’ve been losing at detail, traditional cake-cutting cial presidential message least one student each week,” said ceremony, a reading of the offi» A rticle cont on page 2 Corkie Lee, veteran’s affair repre­ sentative for the university. “We had one student who received orders early one day, and had to be out by 7 a.m. the following day.” Lee added that the univer­ sity, especially the Student Affairs Office, “has made it a smooth path” for students in the reserve. “Tim Bills (Assistant to the Dean of Students) and Francine Marti­ nez (Vice President for Student Affairs) have been accommodat­ ing all those being deployed,” said Lee. “This day will also honor those who have been deployed around the world.” Monday’s celebration Parade of Flags at Arlington National Cemetary, Veteran’ Day Nov. 11, 2000. s included a Marine Corps flag Photo Courtesy ofDepartment of Veteran Affairs WWII Veteran Daniel Ashe By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Last Thursday, World War II Veteran Daniel Ashe discussed his experiences during the war, including his service with the 5th Army of General Mark Clark, where he helped liberate concen­ tration camps. He titled his lec­ ture, “What I Found in Europe in the Wake of WWII.” Born in New York City in 1925, Ashe lived through the Great Depression of the 1930s. It was during his elementary school years that he learned of the begin­ nings of World War II and Adolf Hitler’s orders to send troops into the Rhineland in 1936. When he turned 11 years old, Ashe said he knew he wanted to enter the armed forces, but he feared that the war would be over before he was old enough to fight. In June of 1940, when he was 15 years old, Ashe graduated from high school, and entered college, enrolling in the ROTC program. He later joined the U.S. Army, and was sent to Fort Benning in Georgia for his training, which he referred to as “90 days of hell.” Ashe had been told that he should never volunteer for any­ thing in the Army. However when the 5th Army of General Mark Clark began searching for soldiers who spoke other languages, Ashe, who spoke French, Qerman, and Spanish, volunteered his services. Ashe, and other multilingual sol­ diers worked together to find con­ fidential war information from the German prisoners of war. He said he enjoyed the volunteer work, and felt “always a little behind the lines.” The Army later asked him to learn Russian and Japanese, which he learned in six weeks. While in Germany, Ashe aided in liberating concentration camps. Upon freeing the first camp, Ashe said he was “appalled at man’s inhumanity to man.” Ashe witnessed the emaciated, starving, and lice-ridden victims of the concentration camps, and said he realized how blessed he was to be an American citizen. He also witnessed the joy of the liber­ ation, including two Jewish men walking out of the camp, arguing about whether they should go to the U.S. or Israel. In 1945, Ashe also helped liberate other camps in Bavaria. While in Munich, Ashe became involved with the Dis­ placed Person’s Commission, which brought 350,000 people to the US. Ashe was one of the men in charge of deciding who could come to the U.S. and those who could not; those who came to the U.S. could not havea crimi­ nal record, could not have tuber­ culosis, and had to prove that they were displaced because of the war. >»Article Cont on page 2 Students Don Masks in Celebration of ASI’s 10th Anniversary Students pose fo r a photo in front o f a Masquerade backdrop. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Friday night, approximately 220 students filled the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, for Associated Students, Inc.’s first masquerade ball celebrat­ ing ASI’s 10th anniversary. The evening featured a full spread of hors d’oeuvres and desserts, a cash bar, a disc jockey, danc­ ing, and a raffle for Mardi Gras masks and party favors. Litera­ ture and writing studies major Katrina Richert said, “This is so much fun, butl wish they would have told us there would be food. We went out to dinner before coming, and we could have saved a lot of money.”CSUSM students were admitted free of charge, and non-students paid $10 to attend the ball. The masquerade began at 7 p.m., and guests dressed in tuxedos, suits, and ball gowns. The last guests left around 12:15 a.m. “We decided on a masquerade theme because the original date was closer to Halloween time. When the date changed, advertising was already out,” said Chris Smith, ASI Afternoon Activities Chair­ man. “I would like to have seen more Latinos at the dance, but other than that, it was a lot of fun to be with the campus commu­ nity,” said Caty Angeles, a staff member for college of arts and science advising. Most of the masqueraders arrived by 9:30 p.m. “The turn­ out could be better,” said Smith, *but then again, if I wasn’t help­ ing with organizing the event, I wouldn’t be here yet; more people will start to show up around 10 p.m.” Throughout the evening, ASI photographers took pictures of friends and couples, apd guests either dined at tables or danced on the dance floor. These pictures will be available for purchase online at the CSUSM website. Kids o f all ages enjoyed dancing. (Pride photo/Melanie Addington) D iscrim ination Lawsuits Against University By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer Four new discrimination lawsuits were filed against CSUSM in October, adding to’ the growing list of dis­ crimination lawsuits filed by employees against the school. Phyllis Ferguson, a mainte­ nance mechanic, and three accountants, Kim Gomez, Tricia C. Frady, and Cecilia Boze, are the newest CSUSM employees filing lawsuits alleg­ ing racial and/or sexual discrimination. Ferguson filed charges against CSUSM at Superior Court in Vista on Oct. 31. Some of the charges Ferguson alleges in her lawsuit include racial and gender discrimina­ tion, retaliation, defamation, negligence, and assault and battery. Thomas Blair, director of Facilities; Chuck Walden, associate director of Facilities; Mike Rivera, lead carpenter of Facility Services; Tim Shine, building systems engineer of Facility Services; Rick Fish, lead locksmith of Facilities, and CSUSM are the defen­ dants in this case. Ferguson declined com­ ment about her lawsuit, saying, “I have been advised by my lawyer to make no comments.” Her attorney was unavailable to make any comments before press time. In her lawsuit files, Fer­ guson claims that she was denied wage increases, pro­ motion, job training and edu­ cational career opportunities afforded to Caucasian employ­ ees. She also claims that, because she is African Ameri­ can, she was continuously sub­ jected to different regulation, rules, and standards than her Caucasian counterparts. Ferguson also alleges that she'was forced to use a Porta-Potty instead of an indoor bathroom facility made avail­ able to male co-workers. Fur­ thermore, she claims to believe that her sex was a substantial factor, if not the sole factor, in CSUSM’s discriminatory treatment, according to court files. Thomas Blair, director of Facilities, could not be reached for comment after The Pride left messages at his office and via e-mail. Chuck Walden, another, defendant in Ferguson’s law­ suit, told The Pride to contact Rick Moore and declined to make any comment. »A rticle cont on page 3 �Coverage Enviromental Fair Showcases MEChA’s Film Questions Media reform. Students, like Shawn Harris, financial By JOY WHITMAN Another student suggested Ways to Preserves the Earth Pride Staff Writer had strong opinions about how looking outside of the college By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer The 22nd District Agricul­ tural Asspciation hosted Enviro Fair 2001 at the Del Mar Fair­ grounds Friday. The event show­ cased environmental, recycling and sustainable resource exhibi­ tors along with such well known associations as Surf Rider, Sierra Club, and I Love a Clean San Diego. “This is a great oppor­ tunity to meet professionals in various fields and to learn about things we can all do to improve the place we live in,” said Nancy Strauss, resource coordinator for the Agricultural Association; She added, “this event is about gath­ ering and sharing information education is part of our mission statement.” One of the more interesting exhibits featured a project from Greg Quirin’s auto shop class at James Madison High School in Clairemont. Quirin, with the help of assistant Dan McKinley, and student leader Jeannette Greary converted a 1983 diesel Volvo sedan to run entirely on used vegetable oil. “It may smell like french fries”, Quirin said, “but we’re getting 25 miles to the gallon,” The aptly named ‘Veggie Volvo’ has emissions drastically lower than any regular gas or diesel-powered auto, making it a much more environmentally responsible alternative. The veg­ etable oil, when mixed with lye and methanol, forms biodiesel, a fuel whose only by-product is glycerin and consequently emits 40 to 60 percent lower emissions than-common pollutants such as carbon monoxide. “Since most restaurants pay significant disposal fees, to have their cooking oil periodically removed,” Quirin said, “they are happy to have us take it away for free.” He noted the cost of biodiesel is “just over 50 cents a gallon.” Quirin explained ‘hat a t large restaurant will use 500 gal­ lons of oil a month, 90 percent of which can be used to make biodiesel. With the success of the Veggie Volvo, Quirin is now at work on converting a smaller Volkswagen Rabbit hoping it will achieve 45 to 50 miles per gallon. More than 30 companies and organizations, including both the city and county of San Diego, took part in the one-day fair, which also held a recycled art contest for San Diego artists. Strange and fascinating creations assembled entirely from recycled products greeted fairgoers upon arrival. A Using materials ranging from the commonplace: bottles, cans, wood, stained glass, screens, cardboard, and newspapers, to the quirky: bicycle and car parts, chicken and turkey bones, and even animal hair, artists con­ structed a wide range of pro­ vocative pieces. One artist had crocheted hundreds of recycled plastic shopping bags into a large abstract form, while another fash­ ioned a life-size cactus out of wine corks. CSUSM student Desmond Barca entered the art contest with an interpretive self-sculpture. He attached a plaster mold of his own face to a multitude of » A rticle cont. on page 4 A small group of students came together to question what war looks like following a film showing at the Visual and Per­ forming Arts Annex on Nov. 7. MEChA and Mexicanos tjnidos en Defensa del,Pueblo (M.U.D.P,) showed the film “The Panama Deception.” Prior to the presen­ tation Ricardo Favela, a member of MEChA and M.U.D.P. spoke briefly about the content of the film and introduced a speaker from M.U.D.P., Hector Muro. . Following the presentation, a dozen students discussed the film and related it to the present war in Afghanistan. Many stu­ dents discussed the idea that the media and the government may be imposing more anti-Ameri­ can biases with new stories on the anthrax wave and the possi­ ble connection with terrorism. WWII Veteran Speaks »A rticle cont. from page 1 After seeing the devastation of inhumanity in the concentration camps and the destruction of Munich, Ashe said, “My hatred of everything German was quite intense.” It wasn’t until decades later that he questioned his hatred when he saw German student tour­ ists on a bus in New York. He said he realized that he could not hate the younger generations that had nothing to do with WWII. Ashe returned to the U.S. in 1952, and now lives in San Diego with his wife, Bernice. Ashe briefly discussed America’s current war against terrorism, saying, “like now, WWII was a unifying event.” He ended his lecture, by asking the students whether or not this gener­ ation is ready for war. Take A Chance on Getting Published Submit to The Pride Literary Supplement truthful the government actually is and what citizens may or may not know. “Honestly I think it’s a really pissed-off white guy,” said Harris, in regards to the recent anthrax attacks. Students also discussed the idea that students need to be very critical of what they are reading in newspapers and mag­ azines and what they hear on the radio. “You need to be critical of what is going on around you and now more than ever attempt to discover the truth through other sources,” said Muro. One student suggested rais­ ing awareness by joining groups, both on and off college cam­ puses, that work to improve social conditions. One such group on campus is the Progres­ sive Activists’ Network, started by Erik Roper in an attempt to educate students about campaign clubs, and to the San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice, another organization that is cur-: rently attempting to educate everyone about today’s events and to look at all sides of the war. According to a student, these groups by no means wish to demean events such as the trage­ dies of Sept. 11, but want people^ to see that there are more sides and to question all establish­ ments involved, and their pur­ poses for their involvements. M.U.D.P. is an organization whose efforts include the housing campaign in Fallbrook. M.U.D.P. is currently looking for donations for the Fallbrook Housing Proj­ ect in ways of materials, money, or time, and may be contacted by e-mailing MUDP1993@hotmail.com. Technology Comes > to Campus By KIMBERLY BOYARSKY Pride Staff Writer On Thursday, the campus will be flooded with the newest and latest of the high-tech world, courtesy of CSUSM’s annual Technology Fair. For those who are still having problems with minor things like turning on the computer, or tuning in to sta­ tions on the radio, there will be plenty of techies who can explain exactly how everything works. The event aims to pro­ vide students, faculty and staff with a view and insight to the technological services and appa­ ratuses available at CSUSM. The Technology Fair is open to anyone who is interested in attending, and guests are wel­ come to come and get a firsthand look at the newest advances offered in the world of edu­ cation; this technology assists those in positions of adminis­ tration and teaching, and assists students with the learning pro­ cess. Professors and faculty mem­ bers will demonstrate how web-based classes are working successfully for a variety of stu­ dents. The faculty members are also expected to show all of the course development tools used in the web-based courses offered to CSUSM students. One of the new and exciting additions to the fair is desktop videoconferencing. Demonstra­ tions of desktop videoconfer­ encing and how it works, and how it is being used on campus to create virtual meetings, are scheduled. The technology aims to make life at CSUSM more enjoyable and convenient. Students will experience, firsthand, the most recent tech­ nological advancements, and the inventions and outbreaks of tech­ nology that were created by members of the campus. Stop by the Technology Fair on Thurs­ day, Nov. 15 in Commons 206, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Veteran’ Day Celebration s If you’ve received an “A” on a paper, wrote a poem that you love, or if you always wanted your “perfect” photo or drawing published, then we urge you to submit to your campus literary supplement. v Deadline is November 17! Please send submissions via e-mail to pride@csusm.edu or submit a hard copy to The Pride mailbox located in the Student and Residential Life office in Craven Hall 4116. For more information on submissions, contact The Pride editors at 750-6099. » A rticle cont. from page 1 honoring all veterans, and a reading of the official mes­ sage from the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps honoring their % 226th birthday. Those in attendance included the oldest and youngest marines and sailors at CSUSM. According to Lee, CSUSM Chief of Police Tom Schultheis is the oldest marine at Cal State San Marcos. Many are students. The Veterans’ Day celebra­ tion at CSUSM has evolved over the years. Last year, veterans on campus celebrated Veterans’ Day with a cake-cutting cere­ mony, and at the beginning of this semester, veterans held a Veterans’ Barbeque at the Dome Plaza. Associated Student, Inc. (ASI) and the CSUSM Veter­ ans’ Association sponsored the event. The Veterans’ Associa­ tion began organizing for Mon­ day’s celebration two weeks ago, which is also the same time the association began. “It’s amaz­ ing that all of this has come together in such a short period of time,” said Lee. The associa-. tion, whose mission is to “unify all past, present, or future veter­ ans,’* includes retired veterans, active duty, reservists, military dependents, and students inter­ ested in the advocacy of veter­ ans’ affairs on a campus, local, state, and/or national level. Lee added that the association would get together to critique the celebration, and prepare for future events on campus. For more information, sign-up in the Veterans’ Affairs Office in Craven Hall 5115. �Discrimination Lawsuits » A rticle cont. from page 1 embarrassment, humiliation, and mental Tim Shine, responded to an e-mail anguish. message saying, “Sorry, but I cannot Gomez also alleges in her lawsuit file make a comment at this time. You might to have been discriminated against by the want to direct any questions you have defendants on the basis of her gender, and to Phyllis.” Messages were left for Mike that defendants interfered with her use of Rivera and Rick Fish. medical leave by adversely treating her * However, as of press time, he was request for medical leave, her son’s serious unable tq respond to The Pride. health condition, and her husband’s cata­ Ferguson also alleges, according to strophic medical condition, and to have court files, that when she complained to denied her a promotion. CSUSM officials about the treatment, the According to court files, Gomez’ son defendants subjected her to retaliation was born on or about Oct. 24, 1998, through further harassment like disciplin­ with a severe asthma condition requiring ing her harshly for minor offenses and constant medical attention. In September reprimanding her for violations she did 1999, 11 months after her son was born, not commit. She stated that the retaliation her husband died from terminal lung performed by personnel of Facilities Ser­ cancer. Gomez returned to work 12 days vices came in the form of negative per­ after her husband’s death and alleges that formance evaluations and the denial of she was greeted by her supervisor’s email the tools and equipment she needed to which advised her that she “must be con­ advance within the CSUSM Facilities Ser­ sistent in her availability to the office if vices Department. “The university cares about its employees and Ferguson also alleges to have i t is committed to fair and equitable treatment. been maliciously To protect employees ’privacy; and willfully however, we cannot discuss legal or personnel . struck, grabbed, held, battered, matters* touched and pushed by Shine -Rick Moore without her con­ CSUSM Director o f Communications sent and without _ _ _ _ __________ provocation, according to court files. She she was at all interested in moving for­ also says that Walden published oral ward in Student Financial Services” or and written material to third parties, words to that effect. which contained derogatory and defamaAlso, on March 23, 1998, as written tory remarks about her. These, according in Gomez’s lawsuit files, the position of to court files, caused Ferguson her loss of Accounting Technician II was open and reputation, damage to chances of salary she met all the qualifications, applied, and increases and promotions, shame, morti­ was considered by the hiring committed fication, and fear for her physical well to be the most qualified to fulfill the being. position. However, because She was preg­ She is asking CSUSM to pay the nant, she was not given the position after wages owed to her because of violation admitting it in a second interview in Sep­ of the Equal Pay Act, and said she was tember 1998, which was not authorized not given the same salary as her other co­ by Human Resources, according to court workers. She is. also asking* for punitive files. damages to the other defendants. She applied again and the position The Equal Pay Act, or EPA, which was given to her in January 1999, with the is part of the Fair Labor Standards Act understanding that this was a promotion or FLSA of 1938, as amended by FLSA, in both salary and title. However, Doven­ and which is administered and enforced barger later informed her that the position by the Equal Employment Opportunity had been reclassified and downgraded as Commission (EEOC), prohibits sex-based to both salary and title, but her responsi­ wage discrimination between men and bilities increased. women in the same establishment who are Gomez is demanding a jury trial. performing under similar working condi­ Another former CSUSM accountant who tions. has a filed a lawsuit against the school, Kim Gomez, an accounting receivable Tricia C. Frady, is also demanding a jury technician, filed a lawsuit against CSUSM trial and charges pregnancy violation and on Oct. 12, 2001. In this case, the defen­ gender discrimination. dants are the trustees of CSUSM; Bar­ Pregnancy and gender discrimina­ bara Dovenbarger, director of Student and tion, gender and pregnancy harassment, Financial Services; and Ken Guerrero, retaliation, disability discrimination/ managing agent of CSUSM. harassment, and violation of the Califor­ Gomez declined to make any com­ nia Pregnancy Disability Leave Act and ment. Her attorney was also contacted, Family Rights Act are the charges that but they were unavailable to make com­ Frady has filed against CSUSM, as stated ments before press time. in her lawsuit, filed at Superior Court­ Dovenbarger, who is being sued in the house in Vista on Oct. 31. The defendants three pregnancy violations lawsuits filed in this case are the trustees of CSUSM, by Frady, Gomez, Boze, and in another Barbara Dovenbarger, Ken Guerrero, and case filed by Lori Edwards, a former Sheila Ramos. accountant, was not available for com­ Frady .was unavailable for comment. ment. But her assistant, who did not give None of the defendants were available for her name, told Pride reporters to contact comment. Rick Moore. According to court files, Frady says Guerrero could not be reached for that she was forced to resign due to the comment. incidents she experienced. She claims to Gomez, a CSUSM employee for six have been harassed and discriminated years, alleges in her lawsuit filed at the because of hfer pregnancy and her impend­ Superior Courthouse in Vista on Oct. 12, ing maternity leave. She also claims to that defendants violated her pregnancy have not been promoted because of her disability leave rights, and continuously pregnancy. discriminated against her because of her Another CSUSM accountant, Cecilia pregnancy. Such violation has incurred Boze, also filed a lawsuit against CSUSM. substantial losses in earnings, bonuses, Boze filed her lawsuit on Oct. 9 at Supe­ deferred compensation and other employ­ rior Court in Vista, as stated in the North ment benefits, and in emotional distress, County Times. Boze indicts, according to court files, being discriminated against based on gender, race, and pregnancy. The defen­ dants in this case are the trustees of CSUSM and Barbara Dovenbarger. In her lawsuit Boze says she was the acting assistant director of operations in Student Financial Services at the time of her resignation. Boze claims to have resigned from her job because of the stress she suffered due to discriminatory prac­ tices, She also claims that she was passed over for jobs and promotions she was qualified for, jobs that were usually given to unqualified individuals that were col­ leagues of Dovenbarger, most of whom were white males. School officials could not be reached for comment. The Direc­ tor of Human Resources and Equal Oppor­ tunity, Melody Kessler, said, “We do work very hard to pro-, vide an atmosphere of equal opportu­ nity.” However, she declined to make any other comment about the lawsuits. Rick Moore, CSUSM Director of I Communi-I cations, said, “The university cares about its | employees and it is committed to fair and equitable, treat­ ment. To protect employees’ privacy; however, we cannot discuss legal or personnel matters.” Other discrimination cases filed in the past were made by Damon A. Bell, an African American and former assis­ tant director for Student and Residential Life who filed a lawsuit, according to court record, on Oct. 12,1998; and Alicia Smith, an African American female and former CSUSM police lieutenant, who filed a lawsuit for discrimination in 2000. Karusa Jalmori, a CSUSM Accoun­ tant senior, said, ‘‘It’s sad that people have to fight lawsuits to get equal treatment... It makes me wonder what the roots of this problem really are.” anna » T >>> — we can help,.. London Paris Tokyo Cabo Hong Kong Orlando Madrid $338 $410 $398 $150 $538 $198 $436 .ocated in the UCSD Price Center - La Jolla 858 452-0630 - wwwxoyncritraveLcom > 1-SOO~2COUNCIL CALIFORNIA NEEDS YOU! THE CAPITAL FELLOWS PROGRAMS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO Fellows work directly with state legislators, the Governor’s office and other constitutional officers, and the Supreme and Superior Courts, to develop public policies for the most challenging and Application Deadline: February 27, 2002 For more information, contact: The Center for California Studies California State University, Sacramento 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6081 Tefe (916) 278-6906 E-mail: calstudtes@csus.edu Website: www.csus.edu/calst ZxtrJ a M B diverse state in the nation. The programs offer a unique experience in policy-making and exciting opportunities to jump start careers in public service. �Professor T ranslates A h Q u in ’s D iary By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer An earnest Chinese immi­ grant, bom in Kaipnig, Guandong, made his way into the new world with his pen and his blank pages as his faithful friends. The history of this Chinese immi­ grant is brought to life on the pages of Ah Quin’s Diary. Literature and Writing Pro­ fessor, Dr. Susie Cassel, who won the Distinguished Professor of the Year Award for 2000-2001, took on the challenge of tran­ scribing these diaries. Cassel worked on the project with Murray Lee, curator of ChineseAmerican History at the San Diego Historical Society. ^ “The message these diaries reveal,” said Cassel, “begins as a travel ledger/book of growth unfolding into a story of a selfmade man turned entrepreneur, assimilating in America.” Ah Quin’s Diary covers three distinct phases of his life, includ­ ing his life in Alaska, where he worked as a cook for coal miners from 1877-1879, his time in San Francisco, where he worked as a servant and cook for U S. mili­ tary officers 1880, and his life in San Diego. 4 In San Diego, from 1884 until 1902, Quin worked as a recruiter for the railroad and eventually became a successful entrepreneur, community leader and patriarch who bridged the gap between the Chinese and the white establishment of his day, according to Cassel. Quin immigrated to the U.S. in 1863 when he was 15 years old. With his knowledge of English, which he learned through a mis­ sionary school in China, Quin began a daily record of his life for 25 years. During these years, he produced 10 volumes and 1,200 pages of valuable information, which he methodically devel­ oped. He included the Roman Calendar, as well as the Chinese date, making sure he never forgot to include his Chinese origins. The diaries appeared to be small enough to fit into a shirt pocket, some on lined paper and some on blank paper. Aspects of the diary include copied Biblical verses and a daily recording of the weather, along with journal entries. He also wrote with both his left and right hand. Cassel’s interest peaked when she was told of this 19th century diary written by a Chinese immi­ grant in the English language. She was aware that nothing like this existed in the current AsianAmerican literary cannon. She received permission to publish a critical edition, in which other researchers could access to this work. * “The interdisciplinary (indepth view of document to attain valuable information) diaries have value in a number of dif­ ferent academic fields because of the information regarding Quin and his society at that moment in time,” said Cassel. Historians are interested in confirming some of the details concerning work on the Central Pacific Railroad. Linguists are interested in Quin’s grammatical and syntactical use of the Eng­ lish language and the evidence of code switching in Chinese. Soci­ ologists are interested in the life­ style of a man in the Chinese bachelor community during the Chinese Exclusion Era of 1882. “As editor of the critical edi­ tion and one of the first inter­ preters of the Work, I see more clearly that the context in which I situate the diary, the excerpts I choose, the interpretations I render here at the start, are sig­ nificantly influencing the ways others receive and respond to this Ah Quin, photo courtesy o f the San Diego Historical Society. text,” said Cassel. When asked how this project has affected her, Cassel said, “I think that working with Ah Quin’s Diary has given me a greater appreciation for the importance and value of primary texts. “ “If anything, it makes me see Professor Speaks on Latin-American Literature MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer This is not the first time pro­ fessor Bruce Novoa from the Uni­ versity of California, Irvine, has visited our campus. “I was here last. spring ^>n a U.S Latino literature culture' conference, where a book called Double Crossing was the result of the conference,” he said. This "time, Novoa visited a team-taught class of Humanities 101. Last Wednesday in ACD 102, he explained the significance and the context of the novel, Aura, by Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes. The lecture brought three Humanities sections together, with a total of 100 students. According to Dr. Carlos von Son, Novoa’s themes of discussion included the context, dominant intellectual models, mid-century crisis, Latin American models, parodic sources, and the meaning beyond the text of Aura. Von Son said he invited Novoa “because of his expertise on Mexican culture and because it is a very multilevel novel.” “The presentation was inter­ esting and helpful. I learned valu­ able information related to the material that we are working in the class, which helped me to understand the book better,” said Bonfilio Celaya, a sophomore majoring in computer science and a student in the humanities class. Celaya also said, “It is useful tp bring a guest speaker to the class because it allows you to see a different point of view of issues from a person that has better knowledge in that particu­ lar issue. I would highly recom­ mend the school to bring guest speakers to other classes because I IN W $50001 UR A UDIO &VIDEOSYSTEM B IH IDWH « ... m m .iUJf.wm H locates inSoufwnOiiB^ • lor fa Star» Mosul fauCrfL.. 8 0 0 -3 5 3 -1 2 1 2 it is another tool for students to learn.” Novoa is a Spanish professor at UCI, and teaches courses on Latin-American literature, LatinAmerican Him, and U.S LatinAmerican literature. He also taught at Yale, Harvard, and was a visiting professor in Germany. “My purpose in coming to this class was to talk about a text that I know really well and that I like,” said Novoa, Enviro Fair how much, is lost when a pri­ mary text like this arrives on my desk through the Internet or some other published form,” continued Cassel, “I see that nothing can replace the complexity and the texture of the original.” CORRECTION Cashiers is open Monday thru Friday 8-4 p.m. not Monday-Thursday as previously reported. 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Birth Choice hel organization which helps res­ Everyone me stand up for I Sheri taurants practice environmental responsibility, summed up the 'The one-on-one support was just what mood of the fair: “this fair is for I n eeded." Liz anyone interested in making a �This Holiday Season, Don’t Stuff the Turkey Mia’s Thai Salad The Latest Craze in San Marcos: Bubble Tea By Mia ALIO Pride Staff Writer LIVE, LOVE, EAT! The motto of many lives including my own. Most of my friends and family would describe me as an eccentric person. I have many different tastes in fashion, film, and clothes. But my most favorite eccentric style is that in my choice of food. I love to eat and cook! I would like to share an exciting new recipe for all of you who are not afraid to experience the blend of various foods that will have the pallet of your tongue beg­ ging for more. The following recipe is my own cre­ ation. It was inspired by my love of Thai cuisine. It is a salad that contains ingredients from all of the major food groups, with a dressing that makes it an eccentric delight! Mia’s Thai salad calls for a grilled boneless chicken breast, fresh greens (your choice), carrots, bean sprouts (optional), noodles (they don’t have to be Thai, they can even be spa­ ghetti), cilantro, peanut butter, rice vinegar, milk, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar (or sugar substitute), ginger, and sesame seeds (optional). You will need: V cup noodles 2 It is best to already have the noodles cooked and chilled 1 1/2 cup mixed greens 1 carrot V cup bean sprouts 2 1 boneless grilled (plain) chicken breast ( we all know how to grill a chicken breast, right?) Spread the fresh chopped greens on a plate, cut the chicken in a desired fashion and lay it on top the greens, arrange julienne (sliced thin) carrots and bean sprouts in mounds at four sides of the plate, build the noodles on top of the chicken and put the dish aside to make the dressing. 2 tbsp.- peanut butter (reduced fat if your “skinny” jeans aren’t fitting) 1 tbsp, milk 2 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. sugar ( or l a packet of sugar substi­ A tute) Vi tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. ginger (it is best to grate a fresh ginger root) Briskly whisk these ingredients together in a bowl. Taste buds always make the best judgment in any needed altejations, so finger dip and lick to adjust the sweetness of this dressing. After your dressing is whisked smooth, drizzle its contents over your plated salad. Add desired amount of fresh chopped cilantro; also, it’s quite good if you add chopped peanuts and/or sesame seeds. The ingredients sound as if they don’t mix, but to my lucky taste testing victims of the past, they do! So give it a try, and remember - cook at your own risk. The Wu s, owners o f Bubble Tea (Pride photo/Constance Chua) The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes family gettogethers, parties, and other social occasions in which family and friends share good cheer and lots of food. To help make your holiday dish decisions easier, here are two recipes that are affordable, easy to make, and sure to be a success at any of your holiday gatherings. Chicken Enchilada Pie Ingredients needed: 8 oz. o f cheddar cheese, g rated 1-3 lb. chicken 1 can o f cream o f mushroom soup 1 can o f cream o f chicken soup 4 oz. can o f chopped green chiles 1 can o f chicken broth 1 tsp. o f chili powder 4 tsp. o f minced onion 1 /8 tsp. o f garlic powder 1/2 tsp. o f black pepper 1/2 tsp. o f Tabasco sauce 4 cup o f corn chips Mixed Veggie Casserole Ingredients needed: 1 can o f mixed vegetables 1 can o f chopped onions 1 can o f grated cheese (any kind) 1 can o f mayonnaise or sour cream 1 can o f cream o f mushroom soup 20 saltine crackers, crushed 1 s tick o f butter or marga­ rine, melted Mix the vegetables, onions, cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream* and soup and pour into a buttered casserole dish. Top with crackers and butter or mar­ garine. Bake at 350 degrees for Cook and de-bone the 30 minutes. chicken. Save 1 cup of chicken broth. Combine the soups, chiles, spices, and chicken broth. Blend well. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the bottom of a large casserole dish with half of the corn chips. Spread half of the chicken on this layer of chips, then half of the sauce and half of the grated cheese. Repeat layers again, ending with the cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes. e o iiira tu ia u tiK i Fatf Graduates P teaw jcm Pmskferti Gonzalez facufyand m ivw sfltjf adm By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer Bubble Tea, a small business in San Marcos, is attracting many students from CSUSM and local high schools. Bubble Tea is a teahouse that offers hundreds of different drinks, includ­ ing fruit slush drinks, cappuccinos, and tapioca drinks. I have tried all the San Diego teahouses, but none of them can surpass the taste available at San Marcos’ Bubble Tea, where they have turned tea into a work of art. The tapioca drink is unique. Many Asian people refer to the drink as boba, which is smooth and soft - the consistency actually resembles soft, plastic bubbles. The tapioca drink is a combination of gelatin and a special type of flour with sugar. It’s very chewy and tasty, and adds a unique twist to all the types of drinks that Bubble Tea offers. Although Bubble Tea is quite unique to this area, there are many type of businesses like this around the world. However, they originated in several Asian countries, where tea is popular among young people. The San Marcos business started three months ago, and draws about 300 customers each week. According to owner James Wu, the number of customers multiplies by three every week. He also said that he has never advertised, and that people hear of his business by word of mouth. The next time you want an alternative to Starbucks and are thinking of trying something less costly, try Bubble Tea’s variety drinks. Most people are afraid of change, but believe me, this type of change will open up a whole new avenue for you. Bubble Tea is located in front of San Marcos High School, in the Vons shopping center. STUDENTS EARN EXTRA CALIFO RN IA SKIN R ESEARCH IN STITU TE CONSUMER PRODUCT TESTING Su nday, Deeemb er 16, M l 2500 “ 4:00 pm . Dome & Dome Ttrrace " California Safa University San Marcos Refreshments will be served F m m m M am m m m i to RSVP. contact the Office of the V im Student Affairs, Craven 5306, (760) 7504056. Official graduation ceremonies will be held on June 1*\2002 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. CALL TODAY (858) 618-1554 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT President for WWW.CALSKIN.COM MEW ESCONDIDO LOCATION I �Panama Deception: The Film By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer N ick(Peter Friendrich) and Honey (Carla Harting) are the unsuspecting guests o f Martha (Ellen Crawford) and G eorge (Mike Genovese) in “Who's Afraid o f Virginia Woolf?" at the San Diego Rep Theatre, photo courtesy o f John Gefrom. Don’t Be Afraid of Virginia Woolf” By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer The San Diego Repertory Theatre’s choice of cast for Edward Albee’s classic “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” brings a feeling of deja vu. Just as Director Mike Nichols cast Richard Burton against wife Elizabeth Taylor in his 1962 film version of the play (an event which would ultimately lead to their first divorce), so too do we find Ellen Crawford playing opposite her own husband, Mike Genovese, in the lead roles of the San Diego Rep’s recent incarna­ tion. For those among us who have grown weary of the lack­ luster performances of the talk­ ing head actors who dominate the televised spheres of politics and war these days, “Virginia Woolf’ provides a refreshingly welcome reprieve. Albee named his play after seeing those words scrawled across a wall in a graffiti-covered bathroom - the title itself becomes a sing-song refrain of the lead characters. Set on a small campus in middle America, the story revolves around an older couple, Martha (Crawford),* the brash, seductive, devil-tongued daugh­ ter of the local university’s presi­ dent and George (Genovese), a weary but willing history pro- Fraternrty House, Inc. Keepingtave Aitve fessor who Counters Martha’s invectives with witty retorts of his own. Following a liquor-soaked faculty party, Martha invites the handsome and eager Nick (Peter Friedrich), a fledging biology professor and newcom­ er to the school, and his pleas­ antly dim-witted wife Honey (Carla Harting), back to her and George’s house for an unforget­ table evening of education. In her role as the dynamo Martha, Crawford, best known as Nurse Lydia Wright from TV’s “ER”, exudes energy and vigor, whether snarling menac­ ingly at George or sensually coo­ ing at Nick. She does not toss any line away but instead plumbs the subtleties in the depths of Martha’s persona. Genovese, having stepped up as George late in the game after a bicycle accident displaced the original actor, does an admirable job toeing the fine line between love and hate that seems to char­ acterize George’s marriage to Martha. The air often bristles with electricity between the two as their rapid-fire jabs move the play quickly along. George and Martha, married for 23 years, reveal the complex­ ities and vagaries inherent in a long-term relationship. On the surface, their remarks to each other are coyly antagonist, care­ fully constructed for maximum damage, at tirfies hurtful. Yet beneath that barbed veneer, their love for one another is evident. Their words carry the weight of dreams unrealized, each holding the other responsible, but know­ ing ultimately they have found their mate. In her understated treatment of the tipsy and blissfully igno­ rant Honey, UCSD graduate Carla Harting provides a per­ petual comic backdrop to the tension of Martha and George. Her open-mouthed looks of dis­ belief and awe create a hilarious vision of a drunken woman we all have known. While Martha toys with the jocular Nick, who hopes to curry favor with the president’s daugh­ ter, George plots his next move in ‘the game’ with no help from the comically inept (and increas­ ingly drunken) Honey. As night slowly turns to day, the char­ acters reveal more about them­ selves and more about the human condition. Out in the audience we learn about love, relationships, life. And you can’t get that on CNN. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ plays at the San Diego Repertory Theatre, Lyceum Stage, Horton Plaza, downtown through Nov. 25. or by calling (619) 544-1000. For about an hour and a half, “The Panama Deception,” a doc­ umentary film, showed students several sides of the invasion of Panama by United States troops at midnight of Dec. 20,1989. What students learned about was more than just three warfilled days in history. The students that attended the film learned that the attack also served to test new stealth fight­ ers and laser-guided missiles as preparation for future wars, like the Gulf War that began in 1991. They also saw that there are still questions to this day in regards to exactly why it hap­ pened and why the government has supposedly lied about the major details and kept them from the Amer- ican people. T he supposed reasoning behind the attack was to uphold the safety of Americans by attempting to capture dictator Manuel Noriega. The U.S. media portrayed Noriega as a drug traf­ ficker and a forceful and oppres­ sive ruler. In 1989, the U.S. government claimed it was pro­ tecting the people of Panama from him. However, the film also showed that the presence of our military in the country was more about maintaining control over the Panama Canal and to force our government upon them. According to a 1903 treaty, the U.S. was supposed to have vacated all military bases in the country, and Panama was supposed to regain control ,of the Canal by 2000. The treaty changed after the 1989 invasion to allow the U.S. government more freedom in Panama. According to the movie, American troops invaded lowerclass communities like El Churjllo, Colon and San Miguelito because ‘ they were less likely to have any way of retaliating. From some of the citizens’ perspective, the attack was unex­ pected, uncalled for, and a highly illegal act of genocide. They had no idea why this was happening to them, and many of them were forced out of their homes by troops, sent to the Balboa con­ centration camp, and detained. Eyewitnesses have made claims that innocent citizens, many of them men from the ages of 15 to 22, were taken to mass graves and executed. According to other eyewitnesses, the U.S. military at the front entrance of the camp gunned down about eight citizens. The number of deaths from the Panama attack is still thought to be anywhere from 2,500 to 4,000. The government and media claimed only 2 5 0 casualties to American people. Others that had been detained were given refugee numbers and placed under intense interrogation. The mili­ tary also took control of hospi­ tals and morgues, and doctors were detained. Troops controlled access to the media, and press pools were only granted access to military bases four hours following the attack. “It is worse now, now the media is self-censoring,” com­ plained one student during the discussion after the film. In the film, photojournalist Julio Guerra .managed to infil­ trate the barricades to other sites to capture some of the footage that is available today. Manuel Becker was a cameraman who had been stopped by troops, forced to hand over his tapes, and arrested until the bombing was over. Other media personnel were shot and killed. In the film, new suggestions from the filmmakers forced stu­ dents to question the attack and the leaders of the countries. Caring Homes for Men end Women Living With AIDS S eeks Compassionate individual for Pert Time Van Driver Position, 20 hours per week, flexible schedule M ust be ebte to work 3-week deys in 4-$ hour shifts end one 5-8 hour shift either Friday or Saturday. Clean DMV Record Preferred Pfeese contact Jessica Smith at (760) 738-8292 n execution at the holding grounds in Panama, photo courtesy o f w ww.empowermentproject.com �Spanish Theatre Students Perform in ProfessorWritten Play, “Dona Criba” By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Since the fall semester began, the students of Dr. Carlos von Son’s Spanish theatre class, Viva el Teatro' have been busy producing and rehearsing for an original theater production titled “Dona Criba.” The play tells the fictional story of Dona Criba, a telephone operator who serves as the center “nerve” of a small town in central Mexico during the early 1980s. The play is entirely in Span­ ish and was written by von Son. “This play is a metaphor for me, the playwright, and contains ele­ ments of social criticism through comedy,” said von Son. To accommodate non-Span­ ish speakers in the audience, the students will provide writ­ ten translations, as well as a recorded narrative in English, which some of the audience may hear using headphones. Students have also been working to raise money to fund the costs for costumes, setting construction, and other produc­ tion costs. For many of the stu­ dents, this is the first time they will act in front of a live audi­ ence. Lydia Contreras, a Spanish major cast in the role of Prudencia, said, “I hope that we will do a good job, because I feel a little rushed. But I know we will do well and that we will have a full house on both nights of the play” The students will perform “Dona Criba” Thursday, Dec. 7 and Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Visual and Performing Arts Annex on La Moree Road. The play is free and open to the public. Drew Barrymore Shines in “R iding in Cars” Drew Barrymore and Steve Zahn star in “Riding in Cars with Boys. Barrymore's production company produced the film. Thefilm was promoted as a comedy but deals with dramatic issues, such as drug abuse. (Courtesy Photo.Imdb.com) By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor With only four other people in the theatre (not including two friends and myself) it seems that “Riding in Cars with Boys” was not the best choice out of the films we could have sj& en. However, my friend Kelly raved about it for days and insisted on taking us with her for her second look at the film. Based on the autobiography with the same^itle, “Riding in Cars with Boys,” stars Drew Barrymore. Barrymore’s perfor­ mance immediately drew me into the film (no pun intended), proving that she is awesome at her craft, but far too often takes on crummy roles. Barrymore plays Beverly, who as a teenager, dreams of becoming a writer (. .. this is part of why I liked the film so much) only to find her dreams tom apart by an accidental preg­ nancy. (The baby was conceived in the backseat of her boyfriend’s car). As she grows up and is somewhat raised by her son, she tries to come to terms with her life and how to become a mother. The film begins with a look at Barrymore at age 35 and her 20-year-old son, and then flashes back to her in eighth grade (in the 1960s). It then follows her life up through her son’s eighth birthday. Truthfully, there is one hole in the plot: as the film switches back and forth from past to present, we find out that Beverly has finally succeeded as a writer, and has written an autobiography. The problem is that audience never actually sees Barrymore’s character working on her book, nor do we learn what happened with her son from age eight to age 20. Directed by Penny Marshall, “Riding in Cars with Boys” is labeled as a comedy. Still, Mar­ shall, who is an expert in conveyinghuman emotions in her films, carefully crafted a delicate bal­ ance between comedyand trag­ edy. The film will leave viewers with laughter to the point of a side ache and tears. Viewer Hooked on Fox’s “24” Dennis Haysbert stars as Senator Palmer in “24, '-(Courtesy Photo/Fox) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor What can be done in the space of 24 hours? For one show, it will take an entire season to find out. “24” premiered on Fox last Tuesday. The title is indic­ ative of the major plot device for each show; it’s shot in real time, one hour of 24 each Tues­ day night. The idea behind “24” was simple; take a terrorist squad and focus on the events that unfold over the course of a 24-hour period. The excitement picks up early in the show, as we are introduced to the main charac­ ters, both the good guys and bad guys. However, the most appeal­ ing character is good guy Kiefer Sutherland as lead, Jack Bauer. Bauer is a family man dealing with Kimberly’s (his teenage daughter) rebellion and the recent restoration (they had been separated) of his marriage to Teri (Leslie Hope of the upcom­ ing film, “Dragonfly”), At work, Bauer struggles with his ex-affair Nina Myers (Sarah Clarke of “Ed”) and the threat of terrorist attack (most recently, the threat against Sen­ ator David Palmer, a presiden­ tial candidate in Los Angeles.) Dennis Haysbert, best known for his mad science cre­ ator role in “Now and Again”, plays Palmer. Haysbert has been in countless films and is extraor­ dinarily gifted and a pleasure to watch on the screen. The senator is hardly seen the first hour but is presented as a good guy with his wife by his side. He works hard with his speech writer at midnight to put together the next day’s words, but then receives a mysterious phone call. A reporter asks him something that outrages him, but when, asked by his wife, he refuses to tell. What is it that he is hiding and how does it tie into the ter­ rorist plot? In the first show, Suther­ land’s character manages to play chess with his daughter (played by Elisha Cuthbert of Nick­ elodeon’s “Are You Afraid of the Dark”), catches her running away, goes into work, reveals that he was having an affair, shoots a man with a tranquilizer gun, calls his wife a few times, and solves part of a crime com­ mitted by a CIA co-worker. Not bad for one hour. Nevertheless, can the shows creators keep up the pace or will interest begin to wane somewhere in the twelfth hour? Many of the shots were grainy and in odd angles to show a more realistic look, while cam­ eras shot the same scene from two to .four angles to give the audience the upper hand. But Television REVIEW will the realistic look continue? How realistic will it seem when Bauer is up for 24 hours and still looks refreshed? Will Suther­ land want to spend half a season looking haggard? Will one show be the “nap show” where we watch Sutherland and his wife in slumber? Can the realistic look go too far? Will it end up as annoying as “Survivor?” Meanwhile, I await tonight’s second show, knowing that no matter what the answers to my many questions, I am hooked and am sure you will be if you watch. Why am I hobked? For the same reason the shows’ premiere was postponed until now. The opening sequence showed twin towers in Asia, where a terror­ ist is planning an assassination plot on the first black presiden­ tial candidate in America. Ter* rorism and twin towers as your opening sequence is quite risky for a show, but “24” risks even more. JVith a plane explosion in the last ten minutes of the show, the appeal for many Amer­ icans may have been lost. How­ ever, the smart ones will stick around. If you want to find out more, the web site, www.fox.com/24 sticks •with the format of the tv show and allows viewers a way to interact with the characters and the CIA files. Information on the characters, plot and back­ ground can be found; for exam­ ple, on the CIA files link: “What is a Tranquilizer Gun.” “24” can be seen on Fox on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. �ffea ftn pirtM rt Opinion _ _ _ Au Xr* Student Outraged About Change in Payment Plan Served By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer Picture courtesy o f Department Affairs Dear Veterans, It is not often enough that we come together To say our thanks to each of you, So it is with great respect that I address this letter: Thank you for your courage: For courage is not the opposite of fear, Courage is taking action despite fear. Thank you for your internal struggles: The battle between heart and mind... Mind desiring the best for our nation, heart desiring peace. Thank you for our freedom: I cannot imagine the nightmares many of you have lived, So I can freely live the American Dream. We owe you more than a day of celebration, We owe you more than a day of remembrance, We owe you a lifetime of humility. Sincerely, Safe and Free By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Editors’ Note: The needed information was sent to the pride e-mail by Rick Moore and then forwarded to Constance Chua three weeks ago. This semester I encountered multiple problems with the new payment plan option that our school executed. I have encoun­ tered and interviewed some people who had experienced the same grief and stress that I have. However this semester, the com­ mittee responsible for the payment plan implementation has made yet another amendment to the pre­ viously set payment option plan; four weeks ago, The Pride was informed of the new changes. I was very curious about the changes the administration was going to make, so I decided to take on an article, hoping to share this new information to all of the students here at CSUSM. How­ ever on Oct. 16 when I spoke to Paul Tiglao, an employee in the Cashier’s Office, regarding these changes, he told me that he knew Response to “Humanitarian Aid Kills” I would like to start out by saying that decreasing the world’s population will not increase our food supply.. We already have more than enough food to feed every single person on this planet comfortably. The problem is not scarcity of food, but how the food is being distributed. The global economy has one primary motive, and that is profit. Many countries cannot increase their food supply because of inefficient ownership of resources. There are centralized political author­ ities that have control over resources like food. The use and production of these resources are taken out of the hands of the local people and into the hands of these authorities. World ^hunger also comes from impersonal market forces. The market demand for export crops increases to satisfy the needs of far-off consum­ ers, rather than the local needs. For example, it is more lucrative to pro­ duce chocolate than to produce grains in a country that depends economi­ cally on exports. An article from Food First called “The Myth - Scarcity, The Reality There is Enough Food,” goes into great detail about our global food supply. The Pride Co-Editor Melanie Addington Co-Editor Victoria B. Segall Opinion Editor Lisa Lipsey* Feature Editor Claudia Ignacio* Graduate Intern Amy Bolaski Assistant Editor James Newell Business Manager Victor Padilla Adviser Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University Sah Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride elec­ tronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. The authors report that, “according to the Food and Agriculture Organiza­ tion of the United Nations, gains in food production since 1950 have kept ahead of population growth in every region except Africa. The American Association for the Advancement of Science found in a 1997 study that 78 percent of all malnourished children under five in the developing world live in countries with food surpluses.” In Africa, the food producers are cut out of the economic decisions affecting their survival. As far as supplying aid to countries, it does come at a price. A lot of aid programs are not free, the government pays for it, or there are conditions that the countries have to meet in order to receive aid. In conclusion, it really does not make sense to correlate food consump­ tion with increased populations. The argument that, with increased popula­ tions the food supply decreases, does not hold true. In developed countries we see a decrease in birth rates and with increased resources we see the opposite, more deaths than birth rates. Sincerely, Marianna Davis S tudent the changes, but refused to tell me what they were because Rick Moore, of External Affairs, had to finalize everything. Tiglao also said, “Call me back sometime next week. Maybe Rick Moore is done reviewing it, and then I can give you the informa­ tion.” And I responded, “Sure, but keep in mind some students need to be informed of the new pay­ ment plan because the registration is fairly soon.” And Mr. Tiglao responded, “Sure, but I cannot tell you anything because Mr. Moore has to take a look at the changes first, o.k.” I e-mailed Rick Moore that week, but received no response from him either. I don’t know about you guys, but it seems to me that the school administration could care less about the paying customers they have, the students. As a student here, I have the right to know about these changes whether I write for The Pride or not. But the admin­ istration that is involved in these changes is certainly just taking its sweet time and refusing to provide pertinent information for everyone else. Last week our schedule was available at the bookstore, so pay attention to your payment plan changes. Do you think it’s much better than last semester? Say something - don’t just look at it and ignore the problem. I have been attending this uni­ versity since 1997, and I was in most of your shoes thinking that I would never have any problems but I did this semester. We need to be united and peti­ tion to get a system that can take care of us. We negd to have an ombudsman, who will be our medi­ ator between the school system and ourselves, or simply a group of students that will fight for our rights as students and paying cus­ tomers. The administration needs to communicate properly so that it can better serve us. Sure, we under­ stand that our school is on its way to becoming more diverse and expanding the institution to pro­ vide excellence in our education, but do it the right way with little or no grief to the students. The bottom line is to pay close atten­ tion to where your money goes. The Pride Staff Would Like to T hank Editors Victoria Segall and Melanie Addington oth are leaving this semester and we will miss them deady. Thank you for all your hours of hard work and your dedica­ tion to student voices. Thank you for dem­ onstrating the famous quotation, “The Pen is Mighter Than the Sword.” Addington and Se8aU is school. We wish them plans to become a jour- headin« ** g™ *** both the best of luck. B It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or inves­ tigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (160) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu Lisa Lipsey http://www.csusmpride.coin ^Editors’ Note: Section Editors Claudia Ignacio and Lisa Lipsey served as lead editors for this week’s edition of The Pride. nr CSUSM Graduate, 2002 T ^ �The Pride —— — — Opinion Reviewing the PC (Pathetically Correct) Movement By JAMES NEWELL Staff Writer Recently, a letter ran in the student newspaper that accentuated the horribly offensive “Battle of the Sexes;” it surprised me how deeply affective The Pride can be to readers. I didn’t realize the rami­ fications of such tawdry fun until I was driving down the 78 freeway, idly thinking (yes, I can do two things at once). I wondered why and how a column in the opinion (we all have one) page could cause such distress in some readers, when I came to a red light. I apologize; I mean a stoplight - I don’t want to bring color into this. No, actually let’s just call it a traf­ fic light because stop would exclude the “go” component, and I don’t want to offend anyone (Oh, and let me apolo­ gize if my anthropomorphiz­ ing is offensive). Anyway, back to the issue concerning the “Battle of the Sexes,” which brings me to the question of audience. “Writers work, I suspect, on the basis of intuitions about the range of what most readers are likely to know,” wrote Douglas Br Park, an > educator in the field of Eng­ lish. I suspect this quote encompasses the many diverse values readers bring to what they know, which adds more complexity to ana­ lyzing audience. In evaluat­ ing the readership of The a Poor College Student, even Pride, diversity comes to though I am one. mind immediately. 1 keep trying to find mate­ Taking this diversity into rial appropriate for all stu­ question, I. will reevaluate dents but nothing seems to what is appropriate to print work, so why don’t we orga­ in our small college publica­ nize a campus-wide vote to tion. determine what issues The We could address only Pride should address. But that news, such as war -but No, brings up yet another prob­ that may be offensive t6 lem. The last time the campus those involved with the peace organized a vote, which was movement, and at the same for ASI, only 3 percent of the time, we could address peace student body (approximately - but No, that may be offen­ 245 students) voted - that sive to those involved with the even offended me. Oh and war. Then I thought maybe. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to less controversial issues in the reduce Associated Students local news - but No, because Incorporated to a mere acro­ someone may be offended if nym. we repeat what they read in The mission statement other papers. So we could for the opinion paggs of The just cut all news not directly Pride reads : The Pride strives associated with campus - but to create a forum for debate still No, because that might for all students. As we chal­ offend people who get their lenge the institution - admin­ news from The Pride. istration, faculty and student That angle didn’t work, population to thihk carefully so I’ll change direction. I about controversial issues, we thought we could speak only are dedicated to representing from a female perspective diverse student voices. because that is the majority So in attempting to align here at CSUSM - but No, The Pride’ direction with our s that would not only offend nation’s trend toward the PC males, it would also bring (pathetically correct) move­ majorities and minorities into ment, I reckon in order to not the forum, and that always offend anyone, that we write offends people. > and address nothing - but No, From yet another per­ we can’t do that, because we spective, The Pride is a free don’t want to offend that one publication. There is no way person out there who is sit­ we could charge because that ting between classes, step­ would definitely offend the ping away from academia for large population of poor col­ an instant, just wanting to . lege students - 1 apologize, I read anything. didn’t mean to label anyone N ew P ro g ra m F osters S tu d en t L e a d e rs h ip By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer In an attempt to find and create well-rounded student lead­ ers on campus, the Office of Stu­ dent and Residential Life has created the Emerging Leaders Program. The ELP is designed to help first-time freshman explore their individual capabilities and prepare them for leadership posi­ tions on campus and in the community. Hopeful leaders are taught that, through exploring self-definition and personal development strategies, they can gain the knowledge and insight that will carry them as leaders throughout the rest of their lives. The program is co-coordinated by Jonathan Poullard, dean of students, and Cara Appel-Silbaugh, coordinator of New Stu­ dent Programs and Greek Life. The voluntary program, in its first year, is offered to freshman and meets in 2-hour sessions, 12 weeks out of the semester. ELP has 12 members. Poullard describes the focus of the program as an effort to “move students from the con­ sciousness of the selfto global cit­ izenship, while maintaining the core values of the institution. We’re using the seven C’s leader­ ship model, based on a program developed by colleagues across the nation and which runs out of UCLA.” Both facilitators have taught similar classes; Poullard at Occidental College and Penn State, and Silbaugh at Pitt and Bowling Green University. ELP freshman engage in leadership activities and are taught to focus on goal plans Battle of the Sexes: Female World Domination cycle. At first, war would be a daily occurrence as female world leaders bickered about the global shortage of the pot puree used to freshen their county’s landfills of burned bras, shoes, and cosmetics. Then, as the world leaders spend countless hours together trying to come to a closure on their issues, their periods begin to synchronize; thus sending men (because women are lousy soldiers) on war game errands in minivan­ shaped tanks to, supposedly, protect the country’s freedom on a monthly basis. By the time all the 200-foot tall statues of each world leader are reduced to rubble, elections will be held, starting the whole process over again. Bailed by JUSTIN ANDREWS and Kim: But during the war errands the KIM BOYARSKY men would probably put down their Pride Staff Writers rifles, whip out their beer guts, trade Justin: Okay, let’s just imagine for a bottles with the enemy, drink them­ second that women were the dominate selves handsome, and as you all hope­ gender (if you forfeited your imagina­ lessly struggle to understand each tion and sense of humor to academics , others’ languages, you’ll try com­ go ahead and turn the page, or read municating by belching and making primitive gestures. Of course, we’d on. You know you will, anyway). know you’d do that before you even thought of it, and the whole thing Kim: Well, for one thing, we wouldn’t have this weekly column. Because any would just be a reason to get the men man who dare challenges feminine out of the country every month so we opinion would suffer much public dis­ can get some peace of mind. cipline, probably involving a minia­ Justin: It’d be a nice break from the ture guillotine and high heels. chaos back home. With all technolog­ Justin: And I bet we’re supposed to ical advances being geared towards strut around in G-strings with rooster the art of color coordination and cute­ socks while we throw rose petals at ness, nothing would work. Getting the tools to fix broken female inven­ your feet? tions would be easier af Fisher-Price, Kim: Hmmm, you’re already catch­ partly because the only things Home ing on. I hadn’t even thought of that Depot would sell are window cover­ yet. I was thinking more along the ings and bedspreads. But more so, lines of female construction workers because Fisher-Price tools would best whistling and making obscene ges­ coincide with the technology.^ Also, tures towards a man jogging down freeways would look beautiful, but the street, but I like your idea a little traffic would be a disaster as inter­ better. But the fact of the matter is state 5 merges into “a nice country that we would be in charge. Board road.” meetings filled with women would decide what products get marketed, Kim: At least we’d finally be accepted what the industry, the company and as the better drivers. the public needs and/or are exposed Justin: No, you didn’t just go there. to. With women replacing male philosophers, scientists, economists, politicians, generals, engineers, pro­ fessional athletes, doctors, lawyers, and every expert or foremost author­ ity of anything, the world, as we know it, would be flipped upside down and backwards to the way it should be. and personal develop ment, skills that will eventually lead them into different leader­ ship positions. As stu­ dents progress through the program, they are encouraged to explore themselves: to ask ques­ Justin: The fate of the world would tions regarding who hang in the clutches of the menstrual they are as people, how they perceive them­ “As a group, we learn that lead­ selves as leaders, and how to nav­ ership is a process that needs igate their college careers through to be constantly refined. Both campus endeavors and scholastic Cara Appel-Sibaugh and Jona­ achievement. than Poullard make the atmo­ Freshman Marc Deguzman sphere very open and inviting.” came across the program during Organizations such as Asso­ freshman orientation. “Involve­ ciated Students, Inc. (ASI), ment in leadership roles has constantly search to recruit under­ always been a continuum in my graduates for roles within the education. In session, we discuss board of directors and campus many issues of leadership and committees. The Orientation what it entails,” said Deguzman. Team (O Team), which aids in the ~ isT p I m o p : ~ T N i T A ' assimilation of all new freshman and transfer students to CSUSM, also look to programs such as ELP in an attempt to gain valu­ able individuals experienced in leadership roles, public relations and personal organization. “Few students actually engage in campus involvement. This program is intended for students to gain confidence to assume leadership positions on campus,” said Poullard.. 2Kt> p e r i o d : the im f u ll ra ss &*$f$WM& m zw m * WMATfcOI Po i y t contact?] A ClM >)AT{OAI P S JW M O & A R C JI© * 0 © JS utSiK i ou iiC Er errc. el*.. err<c.e>H A>t*rM . �New Competitive Surf Team Arises Last Game of the Season Cancelled By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer On Sunday, Nov. 4, the last game of the season for the CSUSM men’s soccer team was cancelled by USC. The game was to take place at USC. “We drove all the way there, but the USC team never showed up,” said Coach Khalid Al-shafie. “The game did not take place due to the USC’s coach’s decision to cancel the game because o f incli­ mate weather.” Brad Schmidt, Club Services Technician for Associated Students Inc., confirmed that the game was cancelled because of the rainy weather. However, neither Cal State San Marcos nor Al-shafie was ndtified about the cancellation. “I don’t know what happened, said Al-shafie. “They didn’t call...” Schmidt, who was at a conference that Sunday and was not notified about the can­ cellation, said, “The USC coach neglected to contact anyone from Soccer players at CSUSM\ (Courtesy Photo/Sports Dept) our school about this ... The game was confirmed by me the Thursday before I left town [the week of the scheduled game}.” Schmidt also added that one of the reasons that USC failed to contact CSUSM about the cancellation may have been USC’s new coach, who is both a-student and a player. “It was an unfortunate occurrence because our CSUSM soccer team was ready to play,” 'said Schmidt. “It could have concluded the season as a win­ ning one at 5-4-1 instead of 4-4-1.” Schmidt said he believed the soccer team’s season was successful. “They won four hard battles and lost two by the slightest of margins against some pretty decent collegiate com­ petition,” said Schmidt. Al-shafie added, “We are very excited about our prospects going into next year with a high number of returning players, and the continued support of ASL” Schmidt projects that the team’s final, overall placement will be third out of the five or six teams in the league. The official league standings were not available by press time. Thomas La w Legal Education for a New Century mm r|!^te^ible- dmhxJegree program $ V */ ^ jS w iv id ^ 'S r A? i ■♦ x’t j tjM \ |||e f ^ ^ gui& te, jot> |>repkratm workshLOpsv 1 By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos’, surf team placed fourth out of 25 teams in the National Scholastic Surfing Associ­ ation’s Southwest Conference at the Ventura C Street Pipes. In the event, held Oct. 28, CSUSM’s Julie Russel, a shortboarder, placed fourth for the college women’s division, and Dustin Franks placed fifth in the longboard. The team includes team captain Chris Darrah, shortboarders Scott Chebegia, Colin Hanel,* Dave Kincannon, Ryan Leonardy, Ryan McHenry, and bodyboarder Chris Erdos. The team held tryouts Oct. 13 at the Carlsbad State Beach. The tryouts attracted a total of 14 students, and nine surfers were chosen. Currently the team practices by playing scrimmages against Miracosta College. Competition is nothing new to the majority of the members. “We are very fortunate to have a teafti headed by players who have been in several NSSA competi­ tions,” said Professor Amber Puha of the mathematics department. Puha created the team with the help of Associated Students, Inc. this past summer. As soon as the team gets a larger budget, Puha said she will organize a second team that will serve as a developmental program to foster new surfing talent. Stu* dent Erik Runsvold will be the captain of that team, and the women’s shortboarder will be Jamie Tomei, who placed second in the tryouts. The actual competitions are similar to track and field because both have “heats.” One heat includes six players, and only three may advance to the next round. Each player has 15 minutes to catch 12 waves, and the top three scores are used for final scoring. Scoring is subjective and will include both the indi­ vidual and team score. An athlete can either advance or not, without penalizing the team. The team receives points based on the placement of the athlete. The person in first place receives six points; second place receives five points, and so on.. In CSUSM’s com: petition at the Ventura Street Pipes, the team earned 96 points. The first-place team, UC Santa Barbara, earned 162 points. CSUSM’s next surf competitions will be held at Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Ventura, and the next NSSA college event wilLbe held Dec. 22 at Black’s Beach. Most of the team’s competitions have taken place at local beaches. “If they wanted to travel to some place like Costa Rica, as a surf club, they could through fund­ raisers, support and enthusiasm,” said Puha. Those who would like more information about the surf team are asked to contact Amber Puha at apuha@csusm.edu. The Last Tournament By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor 2 i 'i 'i 2 1 2 1 S a n D ie g o A v e n u e S a n D ie g o , CA 92110 (619) 297-9700 ♦ (800) 936-7529 WWW.TJSL.EDU ♦ e m a il: i n f o @ t j s l .e d u Cal State San Marcos men’s golf team competed at the Bronco Invitational, hosted by Santa Clara University on Nov. 5. The Cougars placed last against eleven competitive teams with a final score of 931 (+67). The course at Silver Creek Valley Country. Club is 6,868 yards and 72 par. Matt Higley placed 4th; 217 points Nick Micheli placed 48th; 237 points Ryan Axlund placed 52nd; 239 points Kellon Wagoner placed 54th; 240 points Ryan Rancatore placed 59th; 244 points. �On Campus Events Tuesday, Nov. 13 J apanese Culture Week Celebration Location: University 439 Math Association Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Location: UH Conference Room Friday, Nov. 16 Sigma Alpha Epsilon New on fifth floor Member Meeting Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Location: ACD 111 Environmental Club Meeting Thursday, Nov. 15 Time: J:30 to 2:30pm Japanese Culture Week Celebra­ Location: ACD 406 tion Presents “ Adrenalin Drive9 9 Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Circle K InternationalMeeting Thesday, Nov. 13 The Japanese comedy Time: 6 p.m. Career Skills Series Adrenalin Drive will be shown Location: Craven 1258 Time: 3 to 6 p.m. in Japanese with English subti­ Location: Craven 4116 tles. For more information, con­ Thursday, Nov. 15 Learn resume writing, interview­ tact Mikiko Imamura-Seyller at Priority Christian Challenge ing tips, and how to find the career seyl@csusm.edu or. phone (760) Time: 9 to 10 a.m. you want. 750-8185. Location: Founders’ Plaza p.m., Ken Saragosa will present Buddhist Perspectives on Peace in UH 260. In Palm Court, 10 to 3p.m., there will be an exhi­ bition of students’ work on Japa­ nese culture. Time:-10 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Location: Commons 206 A Japanese market place will be set up where Origami arts and other Japanese goods will be sold, and a video arcade will open in Commons 206 where visitors can play Dance Revolution and watch anime videos. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a Japanese food sale in Palm Court will feature yakisoba and okonomikayi (Japanese-style Nov. 19 to Nov. 21 pancakes). Math Association Food Drive Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Location: Founders’ Plaza Library Book Sale Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Library Courtyard Workshops Wednesday, Nov. 14 Revising Your Writing Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Progressive Activists9 Network This hands-on workshop will guide you through some key steps Meeting of the revision process. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Thursday, Nov. 15 Tuesday, Nov. 13 S tudy Abroad PAT Club Pan African Student Alliance Time: 5 to 6 p.m. Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Meeting Location: Early Learning Center Location: University 451 Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. This workshop will also include Location: University 449 financial aid advising. Anime Project Alliance Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Medieval Round Table Time: 12 p.m. Location: Craven 6201 Club Meetings Japanese Culture Week Celebration Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: University 237 Instructor and performer Katacfa Kihusa will present a lecture and demonstration, Hayashi: Japanese Kabuki Percussion. From 1to 2:30 Careersfor Science Majors Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Learn the occupational opportu­ nities for biology and chemistry majors Monday, Nov. 19 Tips and Traps o f Academic Requirements Time: 2 to 3 pm. Location: Craven 1258 Tuesday, Nov. 19 Careers for Arts and Literature Majors Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Thursday, Nov. 21 How to Choose a Major Time: 2 to 3 pm. Location: Craven 1258 Tuesday, Nov. 27 Careers for Communication Majors Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Nov. 22-24 Campus closed. Happy Thanks­ giving! 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Go to our website now. �Wm The California Faculty Association recognizes the CSUSM lecturers listed below for their extraordinary efforts at our university. Because of inequities in the two-tiered hiring system, these accomplished teacher-scholars work with minimal job security, often for meager pay and often without any benefits. Take a moment to identify your favorite lecturers. , Take another moment to thank them for all that they do for you and for our university! COLLEGE OF ARTS £ SCIENCES Pamela S. Kimbrough / Chemistry Martha Velasco / Foreign Languages Stephen B. Levy Joanne A. Abbondondola / Chemistry Kitty S. Koons / Sociology Wayne Veres / Computer Science Andrea Liston May N. Akabogu-Collins / Economics Michael Large / Sociology Deborah L. Wall / Foreign Languages Maureen Reilly Lorimer Bahram Alidaee f Mathematics Gregory Larson / Mathematics Heidi Waltz / Liberal Studies David Mackintosh Tony Allard / Visual & Performing Arts Norman D. Livergood / Computer Science Michael Yee / Computer Science KathlineAnn Maltby Komla Amoaku Visual & Performing Arts Kevin D. Long / Biology Miguel Zapata / Foreign Languages Carolyn Marcus Doreen Anderson-Facile / Sociology Margo Lopez / Computer Science Ivar Antonsen Visual & Performing Arts Gregory Lowe Physics COL-LEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Jahna Ashlyn / Psychology Jennifer Lynch f Communication Peter H. Antohiou Stacy Meyer Mary K. Atkins / Computer Science Farid Mahdavi / History David Bennett Mary Frances Miller Carol McKee Kathy McLaren Fredi Avaios-C'DeBaca / Communication Laura Martin Makey I Liberal Studies Mark Boyer Charles Milligan Rhonda Barger / Computer Science Madeleine Marshall / Literature & Writing Studies Carol M. Bruton Adrienne Moreland Dianne Bartlow / Communication . Lisa McCollum / Communication William J. Bums Richard Morrow Rodney J. Beaulieu / Human Development Kevin McLellan / Liberal Studies Larry E. 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Cancelling winter session is a step toward the implementa­ tion of YRO, which utilizes reg­ ular state funding to reduce stu­ dent costs, which are less expen­ sive than the Extended Studies Program. “More students will benefit by the new summer semester than will be hurt by the loss of winter session,” said Pat Worden, Students Celebrate Japanese Culture By JENNIFER HOLMES Pride Staff Writer Students commemorated the first day of the second annual Japanese Culture Week (Tuesday, Nov. 13 through Thursday, Nov. 15) by adorning Founders’ Plaza with traditional Japanese paper lanterns. The Japanese Club, students and professors in the Japanese Program, Anime Project Alliance, the Victorious Club, and the American Language and Culture Institute organized and presented cultur­ al activities and displays during the three-day celebration. They organized the event to share var­ ious aspects of Japanese culture with those on campus. “Our goal is to expose people to Japanese culture, to something they wouldn’t typically get being here (in the U.S.),” said Marc Townsend, founder and presi­ dent of the Japanese Club. “In Japan, Nov. 3 is culture day, and everyone celebrates with exhibitions, performances, and food,” said Mikiko Imamura Seyller, professor of world lan­ guages and Hispanic literature, and an adviser in the Japanese program. Although this event did not take place on Nov. 3, like the one in Japan, Seyller said the motivation behind these^events is the same —to promote cultural awareness. On Tuesday, the Japanese Club held a food sale in Found­ ers’ Plaza featuring traditional Japanese favorites including yakisoba (noodles), goyza (Japa­ nese dumplings), and okonomiyaki (Japanese-style pancakes). There was also a Japanese mar­ ketplace in Commons 206, which offered students an interactive video game demonstration set up by Anime Project Alliance. Handcrafted origami arts were available for purchase, as well as video games, laser discs, comic books, and Pocky, which are chocolate-covered biscuit sticks, a popular snack in Japan. Wednesday’s activities began in Palm Court with an exhibition featuring different aspects of modern life in Japan. The displays, set up by students is Japanese 102 and 201, fea- associate vice presi­ and advise­ “ Morestudents will benefit As registrationstudents look dent and co-chair of ment continue and the YRO Committee. by the new summer semester to future semesters, they should Worden contends that than will be hurt by the loss now plan for a summer session the increased longer and more involved than session availability of classes o f winter the prior winter and summer offered in summer sessions offered by Extended — Worden Studies. Pat will outweigh the loss Associate Vice President of the four-week win­ Although Extended Studies Co-Chair for Year Round Operations will continue to operate, the focus ter session. “It (coursework) will switch to non-credit pro­ “The only complaint we fessional and community educa­ should now take less time,” said Stakes, and is more of a “swap­ (YRO) have had is the summer tion. Even though the approach­ ping things around,” than a session was not long enough,” ing winter session is the last, reduction of opportunities for said Worden. The past summer a fully implemented, 12-week students to continue at a rapid session, which marked the transi­ summer semester will not take tion to YRO, “[was] a very suc­ effect until 2003. pace toward graduation. cessful experiment,” she said. Greeks Drive for Turkeys Sex Offenders Must Register with Campus By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Mike Smith, President of Tau Kappa Episilon, dressed up as a chickenfor the TKE Second Annual Turkey Drive this Thanksgiving. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) tured various themes, including sports popular in Japan (base­ ball and soccer), the danger of nuclear weapons with reference to Hiroshima, Japan’s political parties, education, movies, video games, pop culture, religion, and a photo display of Japanese gar­ dens. “It just amazes me, seeing how people respond so positively to a culture that is so different from American culture,” said » A rticle cont. on pg 2 Former CSUSM Employee Settles Lawsuit By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer Lori Edwards, a former Cal State San Marcos accountant who filed a lawsuit against the uni­ versity for discrimination and harassment due to her gender and race, settled the agreement for $215,000; from this amount, she received $5,000 for emotional distress. Edwards, an African-Amer­ ican female, filed the lawsuit at Vista’s Superior Court on Nov. 13, 2000. Her charges included race, color and/or national origin discrimination; gender harass­ ment and discrimination; retali­ ation; invasion of privacy; negli­ gent and/or intentional infliction of emotional distress; defama­ tion, and violation of the Califor­ nia Family Rights Act, according to court files. In her settlement agreement dated Jan. 26 and released by the university at the request of the North County Times on Nov. 8, Edwards agreed to drop any actions against the university per­ sonnel she had named as defen­ dants in the complaint. She also agreed to state in her records that she voluntarily resigned from her job at the university Jan. 31, 2000. According to court files, however, Edwards states that she received a letter from the director of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Office in January 2000 informing her that she would be discharged from employment. Edwards and her attorney, and the defendants from Fiscal Operations, Human Resources, and the Equal Opportunity offices were unable to comment before press time. “We can only comment that the matter has been amicably resolved,” said Rick Moore, a university spokesperson. “It was negotiated with the plaintiff and her attorneys. The payment of $210,000 settles a claim for worker’s compensation, based on stress. The payment of $5,000 settles a separate, civil claim for emotional distress. The settle­ ment is not an admission of any wrongdoing.” A law signed by California Gov. Gray Davis on Oct. 5 requires all sex offenders enrolling or working on col­ lege campuses to register with the campus police, beginning next year. The assembly bill states that any person convicted of a sex crime, including students, faculty, and all others working on campus, must notify campus police of their address within five working days. The same applies if the person is disenrolling from the campus, chang­ ing employment, or changing his/her address. If an individual violates the law, he/she will receive a mis­ demeanor, depending on the number of violations the per­ son has or commits. In the past, campus police had no way of knowing if sex offenders were on campus, because they were allowed to live in one area and attend school in another. Now campus police will know who is on their campus. “The database is a valuable tool,” said Tom Shultheis, CSUSM’s chief of police. He added, “it certainly doesn’t mean that every single person who is registered is automatically a suspect.” Federal law forces colleges to let students know who is a sex offender on their campus. Supports of the law said they believe it will be easier for campus police to investigate sex crimes committed on cam­ pus. On the other hand, those who are opposed to the new law say that the right to pri­ vacy is being taken from sex offenders *North County Times contributed to this article. �Student Government Starts Readership Program Free N ew York Times Newspapers Available Next Semester By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Students may have a few more opportunities to read the hews next semester. The Associated Students Inc. exec­ utive committee approved the New York Times readership pro­ gram Friday, Nov. 16. The program, which brings free newspapers to students on campus, will last for four weeks, on a trial basis. “The decision to try the program was easy,” said ASI President Dean Manship. After the trial is up, ASI will assess whether they should begin the paid program, based on how many students pick up the papers. According to Manship, the board had to look at how useful the program is for students and how the program will affect the readership of The Pride student newspaper. “It is really not about the cost. As long as it useful to students then we can deal with the cost,” said Manship, Kathleen O’Connell, a New York Times representative, pre­ sented the readership program to the board on Friday, Oct. 26. Jocelyn Brown, the California State Student Association (CSSA) representative for Cal State San said she asked O’Connell to present the program to the ASI Board of Directors after Brown heard her speak at the CSSA meeting at San Diego State University. “I thought the program was good because it increases news­ CSU and UC Systems to Provide Joint Doctoral Programs in Education By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer CSU students will soon have easier and more affordable access to doctoral degrees in education. CSU Chancellor Charles Reed and UC President Richard Atkin­ son reached a tentative agree­ ment, in which each system, Uni­ versity of California and Cali­ fornia State* University, will put up $2 million to organize pro­ grams among various campuses. Colleen Bentley-Adler, a spokes­ person for the CSU chancellor’s office, said that the joint pro­ gram may be offered as soon as August. The joint program aims to provide many future teachers with a thorough, in-depth edu­ cation designed to raise the over­ all quality of education for both students and teachers. “I wouldn’t say right now whether that can be done by August, but I wouldn’t rule it out,” said CSUSM’s Dean of Education, Steve Lilly. “This is really important for us, and important to public school peo­ ple around here in general, to have better access to this doc­ toral of education program,” he said. Seventeen percent of Cal State San Marcos students are here for degrees in education. Sixty percent of California’s teachers graduated from the CSU system, all with little or no access to a doctoral degree in education. “We invest a high­ er percentage of our resources in education training than any other Cal State University,” Lilly . said, noting that UC Riverside is a nearby school that offers educational doctorates. In I960, the California Master Plan for Education assigned the UC system to be the sole provider for a doctoral degree in an education pro­ gram. Bentley-Adler said, how­ ever, that the UC system is not meeting the demands of future teachers. Eighty percent of these degrees are obtained at expensive private schools, which deprives the majority of California’s teachers of a higher level of education. . Some may wondef whether future educators f^m flie CSU system are ready for a doctoral program. A study conducted by the CSU system shows that more than 25 percent of students grad­ uating with teaching degrees feel unprepared to teach English and math, while 60 percent said they were not prepared to teach science,, history, or social sci­ ence. Buddhism Discussion P art o f Event »A rticle cont. from pg 1 student Miwa King. Wednesday’s activities also included a lecture and demon­ stration on Hayashi, Japanese kabuki percussion, by Katada Kikusa in University Hall 237. The demonstration featured Hayashi’s main instruments as well as the koto, the oldest tra­ ditional Japanese string instru­ ment, which dates back 1,300 years. Ken Saragosa, a leader of the Buddhist organization, Soka Gakkai International-USA, spoke about Buddhism’s prin­ ciple belief in humanity and the empowerment of people. “A great revolution of character in just a single man will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and, further, will cause a change in the destiny of all mankind.” About 45 people attended the lecture. The array of cultural events concluded Thursday evening with “Adrenalin Drive,” a mod­ ern black comedy in Japanese with English subtitles. Programs exist across the coun­ paper readership and students O’Connell. In 1996, Graham Spanier, try, including those at Cal State become more aware of current president of Penn State Chico, UC Berkeley, Cal State events,” said Brown, University, said he believed that Los Angeles, and Cal Pol# After the pilot program, the ASI board will receive an esti­ exposing students to daily news­ pS f on5.T mate and decide whether or not papers would ta y i^ r o f o u iif l % ^ ^ verA ^E discount! to pay the 40 cents per issue it impact on thera5^r»l|P<Mfc8"^ : tionai cxpcrici^ ^ tol^uTfcrcd to faculty^nio studcnts would cost to distribute the N ey^ York Times daily. f#** {y©diffiell. The refdersmp pro- those who tak©-pai£ih tlie reaST “We are very excited to gram developed from and con- ership program willjdse receive free e d u c ^ io n a fte ^ ^ ^ M ic ? :> be working with the Cal State tinues fo focus ,pn that belief :~“ Oh<T of the greatest chair foeYr Times sp N ok w schools and believe there 4ssa lengea, facing *nlty and student luncheons|Afew strong connection. Students love having access to the newspagcrsjj ^> < ^(d & ^m f*sfod!|nt;rea^p|’(!rorA: 7i/wes-sponsqpgd gaippus^ p '^ /c u rric on a daily basis and we bellevi nfor^ajij-ffl^H S&mmralclted events^ alia%'Jjfew Yorfc * it does contribute to their rqfjktlS OTmgf me electronic age has ulum* ing more, and being more resulted in a generation pf stu­ t Times college web site* ^ 11* “Our goal is to starUthe .are not rdisposM to engaged in classroom discussion dents "that x and amongst themselves,” sai<| reading a soured of entpftMn- pfogram^at the b^inflt% 2 of: mentpf as a means* of gathering , 0® ^m ^jto.” #said tjrown. O’Connell. D “The New York Times ha§ and disseminating infbfifililion^ ■ istribi#»n^^^or^are uhck|had a commitment to education^ sa^(yConneU;:*^ •/ **$ cided ft^n^O lM ^ter. since the 1930s,” said 3* More thari** 150 j^dadersj||p i Protestors Rally for Improved Teachers’ Working Conditions By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN For The Pride Faculty, staff, and students from Cal State campuses came by bus and airplane from as far north as Humboldt and as far south as San Diego to protest for better Working conditions for CSU professors during a teach-in held at the CSU chancel­ lor’s office in Long Beach. The California Faculty Association (CFA) organized the Nov. 14 teach-in to present the Board of Trustees with a unified front of support. The morning of the teach-in began with vocal protests, and the crowd organized a picket line outside the CSU trustees meeting, held at the chancellor’s office. The rally began with an introduction and welcome from Gonzalo Santos, CFA president and a professor from CSU Bakersfield. Speakers included Assemblywoman Judy Chu, State Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal, and Miguel Contreras of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. State Sen. Gloria Romero also attended the event. The speakers addressed issues including the corporatization of higher educa­ tion, the decrease in money the universities spend per student, and the lack of sufficient new tenure-track faculty positions. Student Sadot Chavez, of CSU Dominguez Hills, spoke out in support of CSU professors, and the “Meta” acting group from Cal State Los Angeles performed a satirical theatre presentation called “Mac State University.” Finally, Susan Meisenhelder, another leader for the CFA, came outside from the chancellor’s office to tell the crowd that the petitions from every Cal State campus had successfully been delivered to the trustees, despite alleged skirmishes between the police and the protestors when the petitions were delivered. Trustees, however, came out to retrieve the petitions. Those who attended the teach-in enjoyed a catered lunch and live musical entertainment. Founder of University s Research Center Resigns By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor After founding the universi­ ty’s ^National Latino Research Center (NLRC) in 1997 and serv­ ing as its director, Dr. Fernando Soriano has resigned as NLRC director. “I’m both happy and sad about the departure —happy for the center and myself, but also sad to be apart from it,” said Soriano, who officially resigned from the position Nov. 1. The NLRC, Soriano explained, provides and pro­ motes informational research and databases that focus on the Latino population. “But with the recent growth and the number of staff at the center, it becomes difficult to be an effective direc­ tor and to do what I do,” said Soriano. Dr. Pat Worden, the uni­ versity’s associate vice presi­ dent of Academic Affairs for Research, and the dean of gradu­ ate studies, will serve temporar­ ily as director. “The center was Fernando Soriano last year at Open House. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) meant to be my contribution,” said Soriano. “At some point, I had planned to release it to the university to let them help it grow.” Before he resigned, however, Soriano asked university presi­ dent Alexander Gonzalez to seek advice for future NLRC projects from consultants and experts of Latino research. “I’m really excited about the university tak­ ing a greater role with the NLRC,” said Soriano. “It will require them to take a greater amount of responsibility with the center.” Soriano will continue in his position as the director of the human development pro­ gram at Cal State San Marcos, and he will continue to teach as an associate professor at the university. This past year, he was appointed a member of the U.S. Census Bureau, and he also serves on the Race and Ethnic Affiliation Committee. Soriano also plans to focus more on his research on youth violence. “With all of the concern we’ve had over the year or so with school violence, it becomes more important for me to work on these issues,” he said. Before he joined Cal State San Marcos, Soriano taught at the University of Missouri. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the UC Riverside, and his psychology master’s and doctorate from the University of Colorado, Boulder. �Peter Jennings and Local Media Interviewed by Public By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Roles were reversed when the San Diego public interviewed local media about news coverage, particularly of September 11, on Nov. 17 at “Ask the Media,” a live televised panel discussion with Peter Jennings, news anchor and senior editor for ABC’s “World News Tonight.” “We’re trying to get some appreciation of what’s on your mind, and honest answers from the panelists on what we report and how we do it,” Jennings told the audience of 800 that gathered at the University of San Diego’s Shiley Theater. “This will not only be a national, but a truly international experience. We’ll try to understand our role in this current phase of American natural life.” The subjects of questions posed ranged from media cover­ age of the war and hate crimes to the presence of minorities in news anchor positions. Featured panelists included news anchor Hal Clement from KGTV-10 News, editor Kent Davy from the North County Times, radio host Roger Hedgecock from KOGO Radio, news anchor Kimberly Hunt from KGTV-10, news director Lourdes Sandoval from KBNT Univision, and staff writer Kelly Thornton from the San Diego UnionTribune. One of the first ques­ tion^ from the audience (which included college students, teach­ ers, retired military personnel, and members from the Muslim and Sikh community) was, “How does the media determine what they tell, like military opera­ tions?” Hal Clement said that some news stations are selective of the news they present. “For example, we wouldn’t tell about a mission beforehand,” he said. “We would be devastated to find out that anything we would report on would cause the death of any serviceperson.” “We do know how to wait,” said Kimberly. Hunt^ who revealed that KGTV and other news stations knew about the plans for the U.S. attack on Afghanistan 24 hours prior to their reporting of it. Jennings added, “They [the media] do have access to people in the defense department will­ ing to leak information.” Some of the panelists dis­ agreed with one another when they discussed the decision of sending reporters into war zones. “I don’t believe that report­ ers should be in the war zones,” said Roger Hedgecock. “It would be like inserting an ally of the Taliban.” “It’s the right of the people,” disagreed Lourdes Sandoval. “Otherwise, why are we journal­ ists?” Audience members ques­ tioned whether or not the media was covering news or creating news, especially since the war in Afghanistan and the anthrax scares. “This isn’t abofit sowing fear, it’s about keeping you informed,” said Clement. “We don’t want to alarm you, we want to inform you.” Kent Davy referred to the North County Times1 coverage on the safety of the San Onofre nuclear power plant since the Sept. 11 attacks. “We believe the press is playing a useful role to keep you well-informed,” said Davy. “I feel it’s better to have more information than less.” As the evening went on, the audience discussed more Sept. 11-related issues, notably the dis­ cussion of local hate crimes. One individual, who identified him­ self as a member of the San Diego Chapter of the Muslim American Society, said, “We have found ourselves victimized by hate mongers and people putting out messages that are anti-Islamic and anti-Muslim, especially by people like Roger Hedgecock ... what is your moti- that hijackers who were on the. planes who ran into the World Trade Center, lived in Clairemont, worshipped at the mosques, and were taken in by local Muslims at their homes. I think it would be unnatural to say we shouldn’t have a conver­ sation about how many are loyal to the U.S. and how many are here to murder Americans.” His statement also brought applause are no rules,” it is dependent on the news and radio station’s individual decisions. A student from Mount Carmel High School, who said she hoped to become a broadcast journalist someday, asked how the panelists stay calm and ratio­ nal when they report the news.” “We have a job to do,” said Hunt. “We focus on what we need to do when we strap in that chair and focus on the news information.” Hedgecock said that talking about it helped everyone when they discussed the terrorist attacks. “The focus helps,’’ said Jennings. “I was so focused on what was happening, that two weeks after (Sept. 11) I felt ter­ rible.” An audience member, who identified himself as a member of the Sikh community, comment­ Hundreds of San Diegans gatheredfor the “ the Media ” event with Peter ed that there was minimal local Ask media coverage on the attacks Jennings, nexys anchorfor ABC s “World News Tonight. ” on Sikhs. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Clement responded, “I think vation, while we are your neigh- for support, and boos from the we’re learning .more. We can’t bors and you’re jeopardizing our audience. * safety?” The discussion of recent hate stop hate or combat stupidity and The question brought crimes against Muslims and ignorance. We’ve covered hate applause for support, and boos Sikhs continued, as an audience crimes, child abuse, but it still from the audience. member asked, “Are you con­ happens. I wish we could stop it, Hedgecock responded, “You scious about how this (racial but we can’t.” The discussion of racial know that anything that hap­ issue) impacts your communi­ issues continued as an audience pens on my show is conversation ty?” driven by callers.” He said that Kelly Thornton answered, member asked whether there he had discussions with people “It’s painful, for me. It’s been a would be more African that he knew in the Muslim com­ real challenge talking to people. Americans serving as news munity. in the Muslim community, peo­ anchors. Hunt pointed out that the However, as, Jennings com­ ple being targeted. But you have KGTV news director is Lisa mented, this particular discus­ to find a balance between what sion “clearly hit a nerve.” the government is reporting and Lake, an African-American Hedgecock continued, “If that you portray the Muslim com­ woman. Sandoval, who is a news you’re suggesting, sir, that we munity in the way that it really director for the Spanish station Univision, however, said that should have suppressed the con­ is.” versation about who among you Davy added, “The media is Latinos don’t see themselves on came to murder Americans, then like an 800-pound gorilla. We television. “If you don’t represent your that, it seems to me, speaks for have big feet and can squash county as a network, then you’re itself.” people. But we have to remem­ J e n n i n g s ber our community is made riot representing them,” com­ im m ed iately up of Muslims, Latinos, blacks, mented Jennings. “(At ABC) we asked Asians, whites, etc. The people don’t often think of them as Hedgecock, “As who have done this (attacks) are African Americans or Latinos a reporter, what .only a nationality, not a race of after they’ve become reporters. We think of them as reporters.” do you mean by people.” This was the third time the phrase, Panelists also answered ques­ ‘who among tions sent by KGTV viewers via KGTV-10 held an “Ask the you?’” e-mail, including the question of Media” session with Peter Jen­ Hedgecock how the news and radio choose nings. The San Diego station also held a session with Diane Sawyer argued that to cover their stories. there was “doc­ For the majority of the pan­ a few years ago. umented fact elists, the answer was, “there Wanna got LOST we can help... 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Traditional By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Editors’ Note: Several of these Wassail a“ h 0b N on-Alcoholic l °''8 e It’s that time in the semester when students begin counting down the three weeks left of school, stressing over final papers, exams and projects, and looking forward to holiday gath­ erings that are ip the not-sodistant future. Everyone has their favorite holiday foods whether they are traditional, like turkey and cran­ berry sauce, or not so traditional, like chicken enchilada pie or tofu turkey. But does anyone have a favorite holiday drink? Eggnog is the typical, tradi­ tional drink of choice, but there are other festive drinks for the winter holiday season. Here are some tradi­ tional holiday drinks, Eggnog and Wassail, and one with a Californian spin: Sunny Holiday Punch. Also, there are three drinks the Snowball, Peppermint Stick, and Angel Face -- that will put you in the holiday spirit even after your mom bums the turkey. Ingredients: 1 gallon of apple juice or cider 2 oranges '2 lemons 1 lime (optional) 1 tablespoon of cloves 1 tablespoon of allspice 2 cinnamon sticks 1 quart water 1 cup of sugar Directions: Boil the water. Cut the lemons, oranges, and limes in half, and squeeze their juice into a separate bowl for later. Throw the skins and pulp from the fruit into the boiling water. Add the cloves, allspice, and cinnamon sticks to the water and‘let it sim­ mer for one hour. After an hour, take the water off the heat and remove the cinnamon sticks, a few of the cloves, and the allspice. Set aside. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove the citrus peels, Directions: In a large bowl, beat eggs until they are thick and creamy. Gradually beat in the * sugar. Blend in the milk and Bailey’s Irish Creme. Whip the heavy cream in another bowl until it is at the soft peak stage. Stir the whipped cream into the egg mixture. Chill the mixture until you are ready to serve. When you serve the eggnog, stir it before ladling the nog into cups. You can top each cup with a little fresh nutmeg. Makes a gallon. Ingredients: 1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps 1 Vi oz. creme de cacao 1 oz. sweet cream HOLIDAY RECIPES 12 eggs 1 cup of sugar ! 1 cup of milk 2 cups of Bailey’s Irish Creme 6 cups of heavy cream Freshly grated nutmeg (optional) Peppermint Stick Directions: Shake the ingredients with ice and strain into a champagne glass to serve. Ingredients: Angel Face Snow Ball Ingredients: Vi oz. Cinnamon Schnapps Vi oz. Kahlua 5oz. hot coffee Whipped cream 1 oz. dry gin Vi oz. apricot flavored brandy Vi oz. apple brandy Directions: Shake the ingredients well with ice, and strain the mixture into a cocktail glass. Directions: Mix the ingredients (not the whipped cream) together and serve in a mug. Top with whipped cream if desired. Thanksgiving Basket Cases Ingredients: 46 oz. can of pineapple juice 28 oz. bottle of club soda, chilled 6 oz. can of frozen orange juice This Dessert Will Knock You O ff Your Feet By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer With the holidays just around the comer, scrumptious baked goods come to mind, especially fudge, pies, cookies and cakes. Although it doesn’t have a “holi­ day” theme, there is one deli­ cious treat that works well for any occasion: “Better than Sex Cake.” Yes, you read that cor­ rectly. To prevent shocking and embarrassing your relatives and friends at those holiday gather­ ings, you may want to change the name, or refuse to tell them. Ingredients: 1 box of devil’s food cake mix 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 1 jar of Mrs. Richardson’s cara­ mel topping (or any brand you choose) 2 Skor bars (gee, what an appro­ priate addition) - Heath bars work just as well. Preparation: Make the devil’s food cake by following the directions on the box (most likely it will call for eggs and vegetable oil, so you may want to add these items to the grocery list if you don’t already have them). Let the cake cool for about 20 minutes, and poke holes in it with the end of a wooden spoon. Next, pour the sweetened condensed milk into the holes you’ve made. Use as much of the milk as you want, depend­ ing on how sweet you want it. Then, pour in the caramel top­ ping. Cover and refrigerate the cake for about one hour. Top the cake with crushed Skor or Heath bars, and serve. Since this cake is extremely rich, I would advise getting a tall glass of cold milk to wash it down. Note: Whether or not the name of this delightful treat is deserving of its name is up to you to find out. Cheers. GezaiBerhaneand Julie Wright, of Student and Residential Life, judged donated baskets. ASI donated the baskets to students and theirfamilies who qua fief or the donations. Library and Information Services won the grand prize. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) 3rd Annual ASI Holiday Contest Results , 1 ^ B A SK E T d o n a t e d by AWARD President's Offi™ , Pan & Environmental Club The Soltmi Family , Aspire & EOP Keith Speers. Most Creative Most Complete Entry i Small Packages Grand Prize Additional Basket Donations Pimnaal Aid Office J*m Afrkm Student Alliance The President's Office �Harpy Potter: A Mediocre Success Harry Potter movie stills. (Courtesy Photos/HarryPotter. com) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor The strangest thing about “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is its length. The film is 2 Vi hours long, but its target audience has a half-hour atten­ tion span. Perhaps I am wrong. Maybe the target audience was never children, but rather their parents. At the theater, some preteens and younger were inter­ spersed with a much larger crowd of adults —many adults without a kid in sight. Although this is great for the industry — selling to a wide variety of customers — children under eight or nine won’t be able to appreciate the film, if not for the length, then for the dark scenes and night­ marish creatures. But for fami­ lies with pre-teens and up, Potter is worth seeing at least once, but maybe not twice. The hero of this story, Harry Potter (played by Daniel Radcliffe), is an 11-year-old boy, and the storyline is meant for children (whether or not they should bother is up to you). Radcliffe is new to the film business —his first screen role was playing the young David Copperfield in a made-for-TV movie. But Radcliffe already has star power. When he is onscreen, you can’t take your eyes off of him. Yet, why wouldn’t he become a star? Chris Colombus, a director who is an expert in telling a good family story, directed Radcliffe. Colombus’ previous credits include “Home Alone,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Nine Months,” “Stepmom,” and his directorial debut, “Adventures in Babysitting.” Colombus has a way of finding the cutest aspect of kids and selling the audience on their appeal -- even when the story line is mediocre. Potter also has some out­ standing special effects, but also some mediocre ones. During the Quidditch game (a Warlock sport), athletes are supposed to fly on their brooms, but the imag­ es are cartoonish at best, fake at worst. The images do manage to look similar to the drawing on the cover of the novel, which may be a good thing if it were not so irritating to the eye. The good effects include Hagrid as a giant (the scenes where he looks gigantic do not look fake in any way), and the paintings in Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In one scene, Potter rests at the nurse’s station while a walllength painting hangs above his head. Although nothing moves near Potter, in the painting a nurse walks to a patient’s bed­ side and blows out a candle. Yes, it is hauntingly similar to the Disneyland Haunted House ride, but it is such a neat effect that it doesn’t matter how small a world it is. For those who have read the Harry Potter series, you know that the story takes you on a mag­ ical adventure. The film parallels the novel, but somehow loses that mysterious charm in some scenes. For example, the alley­ way where Hagrid takes Potter to buy his warlock school materi­ als looks very unique, but is Soficitamos tra6ajos originates para nuestro ntmiem a pubGcarse en (a primavera def2002. <Emrienpoemas, cnentos, ensayos, critka, via correo etectronkoa t <D Caribs von Son, r. cvonson@csusm. edu oath (Prof. <3esosa, m6esosa@cstism.edu. not what my imagination had conjured up while reading the book. When the images onscreen broke away from what I had imagined, the film lost its magic. But I suppose if you haven’t read the book, then this film is just a family treat and nothing more. But for those of us who expected just a bit more, there are some disappointments. Yet, when Radcliffe smiles (for he does have the most charm­ ing smile) you again believe in the magic. Any 11-year-old girl that sees this film will absolutely fall in love with Radcliffe, for he is adorable. And, for adults, Radcliffe’s childlike fascination with the world around Mm draws reminded me of the bratty Veruca Salt from “Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory” that made me grit my teeth throughout the film. Yes, part of her annoyance was just her character, but the tooth-grinding loudness also car­ ries over to real life. What is refreshing about the film is the adventure, action and mystery, but there’s no love story* Even in “Toy Story” (another popular children’s film) there is a love story between toys. Hollywood has pushed love sto­ ries into every action/adventure film to attempt to pull in all possible audiences, but no love story exists in “Harry Potter.” you into the story. There are annoying things about the film, such as the Quidditch game effects, and especially the lead girl, Hermione Granger, played by Emma Watson. Her character is sup­ posed to be a Ms. Know-it-all, but that is not the annoying thing about her. Instead, it was her loud-mouthed acting,which Just good old adventure. Very refreshing. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is rated PG for some scary moments and mild language. If the child in your life can handle the occasional dark and scary scene and can sit still for a long period, I would still recommend taking him/her along. Gara6atos 2002 �6 Tuesday, November 27, 2001____________ A l* tS & F .llt f f l t a i l l l l l f t l l t Tori Shatters the Silence mouth to the mike, left hand tickling the baby grand, right hand running across the parallel keyboard. A perfect choice —“I “Where’s mama? She’s takin’ Don’t Like Mondays” is, ironi­ a nap in the trunk/ cally enough, about a San Diego We’re gonna take mama for teen who chose her school for a a little walk on the pier/ murder spree. Mama’s too sleepy to hear While Amos didn’t speak you screamin’ in her ear/ much to the audience, as she’s That’s why you can’t get her often wont to do in her perfor­ to wake/ mances, it wasn’t difficult to But don’t worry, dada made understand why. In just under a nice bed for mommy/ two hours, she kept her fans At the bottom of the lake ...” riveted with nearly 20 songs. Not a bad deal from someone who’d already performed one show the CONCERT REVIEW J J X £ £ same evening and begun her sec­ Perhaps not what you’d present grand ond at nearly 11:00. expect to blare through the piano, twp keyboards, and the Amos chose to make up ad speakers of San Diego’s Copley voice that’ spawned the kind hoc set lists at the last minute, s; Symphony Hall, with its pale, of undying; dtevotion her fans claiming that she wanted a feel understated elegance, ornately are known for. While some art­ for the audience and the city carved walls and ceilings bathed ists might require backup vocals she was in before choosing her in soft pink and purple light. and instrumental accompani­ repertoire. Fantastic luck for San Not what you might expect, ment, Amos almost thrives with­ Diego fans - unlike many artists, unless you had anticipated the out them. To be in the same Amos performed only a handful last show of Tori Amos’ “Strange physical space as Tori Amos is of songs from her newest album, Little Girls” tour, as I had for an incredible thing, a phenom­ while "revisiting her debut months. enon made all the more incred­ “Little Earthquakes”, her second While I couldn’t hear the ible by the palpable energy cir- album “Under the Pink” (record­ opening bars of Amos’ ed in the infamous haunting version of house where one of the Eminem’s “97 Bonnie Manson murders took and Clyde” due to the place, 1996’s “Boys for unfortunate combination Pele” and the double of a balcony seat a mere “To Venus and Back.” three rows from the back While I’d hoped and the high-pitched for old favorites like screaming of a fan “Cornflake Girl” and (which lasted through­ “Silent All These out the show, I might Years,” I was cured add), Amos’, presence of any lingering feel­ transcended the distrac­ ings of disappointment tions —and I do mean when Amos performed transcended. “Precious Things,” The only glimpse “Crucify,” and “Me Amos the crowd got d u r - f lH lH and a Gun,” an autobi­ ing the nearly six-minute ,B — ographical account of throatily whispered ren- Tori Amos on the cover of her newest cd. Amos performed in the rape she suffered dition of “Clyde” came San Diego last week. (Courtesy Photo/Atlantic Records) at the hands of an courtesy of the large armed “fan.” photo of a blonde Tori holding a culating throughout the hall. I must admit, I attended with Amos’ reworking of the birthday cake, projected onstage. the hope that Amos would revert The ethereal chanteuse wasn’t Commotions’ “Rattlesnakes,” back to her “Little Earthquakes” even visible, and yet managed showcased not only incredible days - and that she did, imbuing to captivate her audience in a vocal range but a devotion to moments of her decade-long way many might only aspire to, her work refreshing not only in career with the throaty, more its artistry, but its sincerity as onstage or not. mature voice and poise of a What else could we expect well. woman who has not become the “Jodie wears a hat although from a woman who’s made a silent casualty she addresses in career of imposing a uniquely it hasn’t rained for six days/ She “Silent All These Years.” female perspective on everything says a girl needs a gun these Tori Amos silent? from rape to crucifixion, express­ days/Hey, on account of all the “I made an album (“Strange ing her desire to lend a voice rattlesnakes/She reads Simone Little Girls”) that’s a commen­ to women who might not have de Beauvoir/In her American cir­ tary on our time, and unfortu­ cumstance ...” one? nately, it’s on target,” Amos said. “Rattlesnakes [is] a song that Amos, 38, whose daughter The sexual politic of our time was born just over a year ago, was able to look into a woman is surely a market Amos has hasn’t toured since 1999. and how she thinks and feels,” firmly captured in her music “Strange Little Girls”, her sixth Amos has said, “better than I’ve - the evening’s opening lyrics album, a collection of 12 songs been able to look into a woman spoke volumes. “You take a written by men in which Amos sometimes.” man’s word, you take his seed,” Looking ‘into a woman’ has reinterprets from a female point Amos said, regarding her choice of view, was released in long been a goal for Amos, to reinterpret the lyrics of men. September. Her reworking of “97 a trend which continues on in “So let’s take the seed, let’s plant Bonnie and Clyde”, an eery tale “Strange Little Girls.” The album it here, consummation. Man’s of a man who brings along his contains versions of “Enjoy the voice, woman’s voice.” baby daughter while disposing Silence” by Depeche Mode, a Amos spoke to the audience of his wife’s body, is a song song Amos examines in the vein of “a night, that kind of night Amos says “depicts domestic of man silencing woman, the where you’re with someone you violence very accurately. There Beatle’s “Happiness is a Warm really, really like,” and told the was one person who definitely Gun,” which is retold from the crowd, “we’re taking you with wasn’t dancing to this thing, and perspective of an escort Mark us.” that’s the woman in the trunk.” David Chapman allegedly hired, Take us with her she did. At As “Clyde” drew to a close, and an inspired version of the that point, I didn’t even mind Amos appeared onstage, her Boomtown Rats’ “I Don’t Like the over-zealous fan that came characteristically long red hair Mondays,” which Amos per­ along, too. formed straddling the bench, By AMY BOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern loose, her feet bare. Of course, I didn’t manage to catch what she said, compliments of said screeching fan behind me, but I got over it as she sat down and immediately launched into “Siren”, a personal favorite fans might remember from the “Great Expectations” soundtrack. While not one of her most recognized efforts, “Siren” showcased the diverse capabilites of the prodigy who began playing the piano at two and a half. Amos played, for the first time in several years, with �U2 Heals Los Angeles Audience ERIKA FINCH-McCAFFREY For The Pride “The goal is soul,” Bono chanted to a sold-out crowd who raised their fists and sang along with the enigmatic singer. Soul indeed. The Los Angeles Staples Center was transformed into a church on Monday, Nov. 12, as Irish rock group U2 proved that rock n’ roll can be a spiri­ tual experience. U2’s congrega­ tion alternated between trans­ fixion and frenzy as the band performed a two-hour set filled with some of their biggest hits. With the house lights still on, Bono, guitarist Edge, drum­ mer Larry Mullin Jr., and bass­ ist Adam Clayton took the stage in an understated fashion not seen since the early 1980s. The band opened with “Elevation,” followed by “Beautiful Day,” both from their most recent album, the Grammy-winning “All That You Can’t Leave Behind.” The stage featured a heartshaped catwalk that allowed Bono to strut into the crowd, pas­ sionately singing into the adoring faces of fans only inches away. The elaborate sets and costumes from “Zoo TV” and “Popmart” were gone. Left behind were the bare essentials, the inspirational music from the four lads from Dublin that’s made them one of the most influential bands of our time. Songs such as “New Year’s Day” and “Where the Streets Have No Name” brought the audience to their feet. Early in the show the crowd heard “Out of Control,” U2’s first single from 1979. An acoustic version of “Please” was also an unex­ pected treat. Gwen Stefani, lead singer of No Doubt (the opening act for the evening), joined the band for a rendition of Marvin Gaye’s classic, “What’s Going On?” Other favorites, such as “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” took (Above) Gwen Stefani of the band No Doubt sangWith U2. (Below) U2 performs for Los Angeles audience. (Pride Photos/Erika Fihch-McCaffrey) proud to be playing in America right now.” Bono dedicated “Kite” to his father, who passed away a few months ago. In a further attempt to connect with the audience, a dazed female fan was brought onstage to play guitar for the Curtis Mayfield tune, “People --------Get Ready.” C N E TR V W O C R E IE Tp h* e gnant moment of the show came during the final encore. “Something about the words ‘rock ‘n roll’ and ‘freedom’ feel like the same thing,” said Bono as he held up his index finger, introducing U2’s most powerful song, “One.” During the song, hundreds of Sept. 11 victim’s names appeared on video screens onstage and were projected onto the walls of the arena and the faces of fans; this reminded us that we are all “one, but not the same.” The names surrounded the audience like spirits, and brought many to tears as Bono changed the lyrics on a whole new meaning for the audience and the band in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. During the anti-war anthem, Bono snatched an American flag from the outstretched hand of a fan and cradled it iti his arms like a child. He pressed the flag to his cheek, and then handed it back to the overwhelmed fan, pas­ sionately crooning, “Wipe Your Tears Away.” Bono later told the audience, “Growing up in Ireland, I was not fond of flags. Until a few weeks ago I would not have felt the way I do about that flag either. We are very humble and of the song and sang, “These are my sisters/These are my broth­ ers” The concert ended with the uplifting “Walk On,” a song about prevailing and healing through struggle. U2 has always been in tune F R O D U C T X C 1N 5 with its audience, but now, more then ever, the lads from Dublin knew what we needed. Instead of letting us escape our fear and uncertainty for a few hours, U2 did something even better: helped us heal. 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But it turns out that the real world may not be as excited about our bachelors’ degrees as we are. A few individuals in The Pride office want to become journalists. However the jour­ nalism field is telling them that they’re not quite prepared. Their heads are swimming with, “Do you have any real world experi­ ence? Any full-time experience? Have you done anything besides work at a school paper? School papers are just extracurricular activities, you know.” We have our internships, and we joined our clubs. We did whatever we could to create a great resume for the time when we would be ready to step out into the real world. Well, that time’s coming up. Our “extra­ curricular activ­ ities” are looking great on our resumes, but why aren’t we get­ ting hired? Were we not pre­ pared after all? Take our literature and writ­ ing students, for example. We love studying literature. But then we realize that when we have to find some necessary filing job to pay the bills, Chaucer and Nietzche haven’t prepared most of us for the real world. Sure, reciting a fantastic William Blake poem while we serve fries at McDonald’s may comfort us, but will it help us sleep at night? We’re not so sure. So, what’s a college graduate to do? We’re graduating at a time of great economic uncertainty, a time when those who have graduated years before us are being let go so that companies can make ends meet. Many of the jobs we dreamed of while we crammed for finals may be fading away. Are there answers? We guess that perhaps studying more realworld applications would help. Will visiting the Career and Assessment Center really help? Maybe for some of us, we’ll finally learn how to sell our- Ready to Register By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer When students were able to register for the spring semester, many rushed to the bookstore to get a copy of the spring class schedule. But some students only had two days before their registration date to look over the schedule and decide what classes to take. This brought not only con­ troversy, but many discussions between CSUSM students who were disappointed about this disorganization; however, this was not all. While flipping through the schedule’s pages, guess what? The classes that many of us want or need are only offered once, so we need to make ourselves available for those classes and reschedule our personal schedules. The lack of varying class times is unfair for many seniors hoping to gradu­ ate, because if they can’t take the class, this delays their grad­ uation plans; this is the experi­ ence that many CSUSM stu­ dents are going through right now. Not only do we get a small variety of classes, butthey are only offered once, or only have one section. I am in this situa­ tion, and many students I know are also complaining about this fact. This is a popular complaint discussed among CSUSM stu­ dents. I have discussed this with friends, and heard it as a topic of conversation between others in the Dome and in classes. However, this is not a new issue at this university. For almost three years now, since I first came to this campus, I have heard the same complaint from students. Furthermore, there are dif­ ferent classes that are required for a major, but some of those are offered at the same times. This is the case for some Spanish majors, where two classes are offered at the same time, which doesn’t allow students to regis­ ter for both classes. Is this done on purpose? I prefer to believe in the good will of people and hope that it will be fixed soon, facili­ tating students with their regis­ tration process for the upcom­ ing semester. Not only will this facilitate registration, but also the entire CSUSM experience, because trying to register for a class in the beginning of the semester or “crashing” can be a very unpleasant experience for students. I hope that school officials involved in organizing the class schedules take this advice into consideration. They should lis­ ten to students to know their feelings about the current sched­ ule system and listen to stu­ dents’ suggestions; after all, we are the ones paying for and tak­ ing the classes. As a student, I would like to see a change for the better, where not only do we have the opportunity to choose what classes we want to take, but also have an opportunity to choose the times that would work better for us. College life is already hard as it is, and we do not need a new problem to make it worse. Furthermore, an improve­ ment in the schedules would help the students and also the school in general, which may help enrollment and improve the quality of student life. selves to a potential boss. Or we could always take one of those tests at the CAC. Some of the editors took the “what’s-the-best-career-for-you” test our freshman year at Cal State San Marcos. We don’t nec­ essarily trust the results though. Particularly since it turns out that, according to one the test one of the editor’s should have become a nun. Well, at least if she became a nun she’d have free food and room and board. That may be a step ahead of some of us ready to graduate. For the most part, though, the majority of us are opting for graduate school, because the real world is just a bit too uncer­ tain right now. The Pride Co-Editor Melanie Addington Co-Editor Victoria B. Segall Opinion Editor Lisa Lipsey Feature Editor Claudia Ignacio Graduate Intern Amy Boiaski Editor James Newell News Editor Martha Sarabia Manager Victor Padilla Adviser Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author,* and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials repre­ sent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. 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The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com Aggression and Education Linked To the Editors: Relevant to the nationwide debate on education is the fact that high levels of aggression in children and poor school perfor­ mance go together. “Currently the prognosis for aggressive chil­ dren is poor. Services provided by mental health, education, and juvenile justice agencies often have little impact on the down­ ward trajectory of aggressive children” (Timothy A. Cavell, ‘Working with Parents of Aggres­ sive Children’, page 19). I found an effective intervention with exceptionally aggressive ninth graders to be telling these stu­ dents, still in their formative years, the serious consequences of their current behavioral course (“a life of crime and a life in jail”) but was told that saying such things is “taboo in public education.” By the time it is not taboo, it is too late. The con­ sequences affect suburbanites as well as urban communities. Current policies are worse than ineffective. I have found that the vast majority of ninthgrade mathematics students in an urban school cannot do simple addition and subtraction that they were supposed to have learned in grade school. I was told to observe the class of another teacher, held out to me as a model, and found him telling the students he will give them “100 percent credit” if, in solving a LETTER simple equation, they just show him the steps, even if their addi­ tion, subtraction, multiplication and division are wrong, regard­ less of their answers. This is fraud upon the public. I have found that the main reason the students do not know simple addition and subtraction or the steps in solving a simple equation is their refusal to learn, which is part of their aggressive behavior (above). Satish Chandra Maryland Get Involved on Campus By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer Did you know there are almost a hundred ways for you to get involved on campus? Cal State San Marcos hosts and spon­ sors student clubs, organizations, honor societies, fraternities and sororities, and the campus com­ munity as a whole, which leaves an entire window of opportunity open for involvement on campus. Not interested? Then get involved in student-based committees. The university makes important decisions involving you, your education, and your campus through means of student-based committees. Both the univer­ sity and Associated Students Inc. sponsor these student/ faculty/administration groups in attempts to get the student voice heard on campus. What if the university want­ ed to increase your tuition pay­ ment by $50? I believe many students would be upset over a student fee increase, don’t you? What about graduation? Do you have a voice or opinion on grad­ uation this year, the next, and the following years to come? Do you have concerns about the ceremo­ ny, the distinguished speakers, or coordination of this sacred event? You probably do. Are you interested in club funding and sponsorship? Did you know there are student funds available to clubs and organizations to help campus climate, academic, and social life here at CSUSM? Committees address a vast array of issues that affect every stu­ dent, every day. The committee serves as a catalyst for all these issues; not by some university executive, but by the undergrad­ uates and faculty that educate you. If commencement prepara­ tions or clubs don’t interest you, there are a variety of other committees to choose from. University committees entail a wide spectrum of campus issues concerning the academic sen­ ate, university student, and glob­ al affairs, and academic plan­ ning and policy. Also, ASI hosts its own committees involved in programming, communications, fundraising, and finance. Now the word “committee” may seem kind of ugly to you. Students regard these commit­ tees as “a lot of work” and “time-consuming.” The biggest reason students give for not get­ ting involved is that they “don’t have enough time for this type of involvement. I have work school, a social life, kids and parents, etc.” These are all legiti­ mate reasons; however, did you know committee membership can be placed and recognized on your transcripts and resumes, give you insight into your own education and the education of those to follow, and serve as an instructional guide to the innerworkings of the university? The committee experience is great for all majors. Whether you’re majoring in business, arts and sciences, or education, the com­ mittee is an excellent way to meet people, gain valuable group skills, and actually make the decisions that govern how we are educated. This involvement is also an excellent networking strategy. The time commitments undergraduates will sacrifice within the committee complete­ ly outweigh the limitations that some students face. It is simple to get involved at CSUSM. First, come to the ASI office (Commons 203) and fill out an application. You will then be given a list of different and dynamic committees to choose from. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call Dustin Naylor, Executive Vice President for ASI at (760) 750-4990. �Students React to “Humanitarian Aid Kills People” Opinion Article Student’s Insight into Issue a Problem To the Editors: In response to the artiele, “Humanitarian Aid Kills People,” written by David Ludwig, I have a few concerns regarding this article’s insight about the under­ lying problem. It seems that the author of this article was clearly influenced by his background in biology, espe­ cially about his assertion regard­ ing population growth and food production. This theory, examined by British economist Thomas Mai-, thus, argued that if unchecked, human population has the natural capacity to expand exponentially, while food production could only be expected to increase at a linear rate. Well, this theory seems to be outdated. , We must look at this type of problem from a cultural perspec­ tive, as noted by John H. Boldley, author of Anthropology and Contemporary Human Problems. Boldley stated that, “It is a mis­ take to assume that natural limits, such as overpopulation, is the pri­ mary cause of hunger. It is the structural aspects of society, par­ ticularly inequalities of wealth and power in cultures* that make food a commercial commodity that the poor cannot afford,” This seems to make more sense than the comparison that Mr. Ludwig made with humans and squir­ rels. So with that in mind, the statement in the article that says “people will starve in greater numbers than would have been possible without the humanitar­ ian aid” is clearly a blind state­ ment that does not address the root of the problem. People do not die because of humanitarian aid, but instead it seems to be because of ruling elite’s stronghold on the food world’s market system. These major corporations make it impossible for the poor to have access to means of basic needs for survival. However, Mr. Ludwig did make one good point that I must agree on which was, “Death is the inevitable reality of life, and it is wrong to think that this can be changed.” I leave you with a quote from Frances Moore Lappe and Joseph Collins, authors of Food First, Beyond the Myth o f Scarcity: “As long as food is something bought and sold in a society with great income differences, the degrees of hunger tells us nothing about the density of the population.” actually export more grains than their imports. And they have the carrying capacity to support their population, not even mentioning that many of the farmlands have not yet developed. The true causes of the hunger in those nations are human-made and can be reversed. It is com­ pletely due to the unequal distri­ bution of agricultural resource in those nations. Also, even though there is plenty of food, there are many people who cannot afford to buy it. Taking African coun­ tries as examples, the elite’s con­ trol good farmlands and other resources to produce money-mak­ Robert Avila ing erops to be exported instead Student of producing food crops for the population need in their coun­ tries. Political and social systems cause hunger for many poor people in those nations. Taking that myth but, we will see that people can re-build their life if the system is right and if they are To the Editors: given the chances. That’s why humanitarian aid will help, not The erroneous conclu­ “kill.” sion drawn by “Humanitarian Aid Kills People” of your Oct. 30 Tina Schenk publication prompts me to write Student this response. Author David J. Lud­ wig’s argument was that the pop­ ulation in poor countries needing c c humanitarian aid is beyond those countries’ carrying capacity. As such, humanitarian aid will now make the population grow arti­ ficially, and when the aid sud­ denly stops there will be more people dying due to the already poor carrying capacity in those countries. The big myth behind his con­ clusion is that the earth can'no longer support the population. To the Editors: The surprising fact is that the world today produces more food In regards to your article, Mr. than humans need. Scarcity is Ludwig, I have a better idea. not the cause of hunger. Taking Let’s just line up all the starving China, as an example, 50 years people in these foreign countries ago, no one believed that that and shoot them all. It would nat­ country could ever get out of urally end their suffering imme­ hunger. Today, China supports diately. But why stop there? one-fourth of the world’s popu­ Let’s kill all the starving people, lation with only one-tenth of the including those in the United States. Hey, but we could keep world’ useful farmlands. s going. Let’s kill everyone who I would suggest that the author read the book, World is suffering: those that are sick, Hunger: Twelve Myths, 2nd Edi­ terminally ill, mentally or physi­ tion. As overwhelmingly sup­ cally challenged, anyone who is ported by data, those hungry weak, “Survival of The Fittest.” nations, such as many African At least that is what it sounded countries, India, and Bangladesh, like to me. Or did you just happen to read a Charles Darwin book or Conclusions in Error Survival of the Fittest” some other science or statistics book, and figure it all out? In your article you said that by us being humanitarians we are only prolonging their suffering. You are wrong. Helping one person can make a difference. Helping many will make a bigger difference. Being a humanitarian does not only mean feeding people. It is a way life concerned with the inter­ ests of all mankind. The truth is that there is enough food to go around. Today the world produces enough grain to provide the entire pop­ ulation with 3,500 calories of energy a day. That’s more cal­ ories Ilian a lot of Americans today wish to consume. (This is just grain products ; there are still plenty' of other foods to be dis­ tributed). Along with the popula­ tion growth, so has the increase in food production grown even more so. Helping people will not kill people. The problem is the people that think like you. The reasons food seems to be so scarce is due to inequality and messed up governments. A lot of times it is more profitable for countries to export their edibles than to share them amongst their people. It is always the poor that seem to suffer so much. And it is sad that these people who help produce the food are the same people who lack it. Mr. Ludwig is right about the population increase. Something must be done, but “tough love” is not the answer. The answer is education and basic human rights. James J. Simmonds Student Student Holds O ut­ dated Belief To the Editors: Personally, I disagree with the article regarding the potential devastation caused from human­ itarian aid, as such a belief is based on an outdated Malthusian naturalistic dilemma. The belief that, in a natu­ rally occurring society, popula­ tion levels will grow to such large numbers that food produc­ tion deficiencies will lead to death from starvation is a rational yet archaic notion. A more contem­ porary approach should focus on the understanding that we live in a commercially-driven world where particular cultures increase food production for profit, by the use of fertilizer, pesticide use, etc. To illustrate this point, an article printed in Food First, the institute for food and develop­ ment policy, claims that, “many of the countries where hunger is rampant export more in agricul­ tural goods than they import’’ Therefore, such faminerinduced countries (i.e. Africa, Brazil, India* etc.) export more agricul­ turally harvested goods than they import which proves that scarcity is not the cause of starvation. So, you may then ask what is the cause of malnutrition, human­ itarian dependence, and/or star­ vation? Well, it’s simple; causes of hunger are from inequality and an ineffective democracy. Social and economic inequalities interfere with the inability for individuals to feed themselves. Economic inequalities include the desire to increase food pro­ duction, thus supporting both political elites and commerciallydriven market forces while ensur­ ing famine. Altruistic policy methods are established by these political elites in which knowl­ edge is shared at their costs, while coincidently increasing agricul­ tural production (i.e. govemmentally controlled USAID). Secondly, an example of social inequalities may be the increase of birth rates by restrict­ ing women’s rights. For instance, such countries that have managed to lower their birth rates include those that have established wom­ en’s rights and, coincidently, better access to education and health care. Therefore, humans are not like the so-called squir­ rels you compared us to, in that we have the ability to change using such knowledge. Moreover, since we live in a world where food is a commodity, scarcity is not, nor will be, the issue; rather it is inequalities of social power and food production limitations in hunger-stricken countries that needs to be assessed. Kelly Thijssen Student ITS THE? DAUGHTERS I HAW TROUBLE WITH �Glass on Veterans Day a Slight on Freedom Defenders HAVE A N OPINION? Well, you only have two weeks left this semester to let the school know what you think. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. To the Editors: It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the As an alumnus of CSU San right not to publish letters. Marcos, I have to say that Fm Please contact The Pride by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu if you embarrassed by the fact that the are interested in writing news articles. university continues to conduct classes on Veteran’s Day. I would our higher achievers strive for increasing enrollment has forced have thought that the events of glory as the climbing harness every college campus to deal Sept. 11 would have opened the reveals the intricates of their with the problem of making park­ administration’s eyes to this, but anatomy. If these mind-expand­ ing spaces available for their stu­ sadly I was wrong. ing visuals Were simply implied dents. The university might have to the CSUSM home page, we CSUSM students are paying classes, but it has no class. I find could easily find links to view $62 for the current semester. it hard to believe that prominent our campus events, directory, or Parking fees at San Diego State members of the community con­ whatever, through rnost internet are $108 per semester, and tinue to support the university in pom sites. according to the SDSU web site, light of this fact. I’m seriously I’d be glad to start one of the school honors CSUSM per­ contemplating not renewing my those “priceless” e-mails and mits in designated parking areas. alumni membership until this chain mail it through the Eng­ UCSD uses a sliding scale that egregious slight of our honored lish-speaking community, I don’t tops out at $180 per month. defenders of freedom is mind wasting people’s time. The Cal State Fullerton has redressed. e-mail would contain a picture of approximately 9,000 parking one of our overachievers scaling spots to accommodate its 30,000 Brett Bigelow that ridiculous wall, legs spread, students. The administration at and striving for the next foothold, CSU Fullerton authorizes stu­ as female students scrutinize the dents to park on the lawn of climber’s well-visible package. It their Performing Arts building to offset the parking crunch. Offi­ would read: One box of band-aids for cuts cials at CSU Fullerton are consid­ ering the feasibility of building and blisters: $4 One pair of replacement two parking structures with an anticipated cost of about $30 mil­ underwear: $5 Having your buddys shrug lion. CSU Fullerton administra­ in disappointment as bystanding tors claim the current $54 fee girls point and laugh at the sorry would have to double to pay for size of your penis while drinking the needed structures. Parking fees at some schools generic sprite: priceless. To the Editors: are already higher than the CSU That is all. average of $57. At Sonora State Students, faculty, and other University, students pay $262 per people, lend me your time for Earl Chunkes semester for “reserved parking” an important announcement. Graduating Senior or $94 for “non reserved” spots. Although it wouldn’t be a sur­ Liberal Studies San Francisco State University prise here at Gal State, the rockonly issues parking permits to its climbing wall set up smack dab “campus residents” at a rate of in the middle of the Commons $81 per semester. area was not, I repeat, was not a Choice parking spots at USC required route to lead you to your and UCLA can make CSU fees next class. pale in comparison. At USC the As if climbing a few hundred going rate for a premium park­ stairs, in rainy weather, couldn’t ing space is $306 per semester or enfeeble our stamina or patience, $68 per month. UCLA students some overachievers felt it nec­ pay as much as $84 per month for essary to scale a 50-foot wall the best parking places. The min­ before staggering aimlessly to imum amount any student pays their next class. It is also impor­ to park at the campus is $6 per tant to inform the students, fac­ month, if the student is a member ulty, and other people that taking of a three-person car pool that the regular down stairs path to the uses an electric vehicle. parking lot was perfectly accept­ To the Editors: able on that momentous Tuesday. * Information compiled from CSUSM officials caused a No artificial mountain climbing the schools’ web sites. ruckus earlier this semester by necessary. ** Rates apply to automobile proposing an increase in parking I’m truly reminded of permits only. the higher level of learning fees. University President Alex offered here when I see hun­ Gonzalez eased some concerns Steve Compian dreds of rushed college students, by characterizing the announce­ Student chins up, watching a few of ment as premature. However, Athletic Event N o t Required College Parking: H igh R ates, Few Spaces A ftA EX byeM R A C EOEM A 3 a v ml l I S P s What Is the Cause of All of This Destruction? To the Editors: I am grieved. Grieved in the very pit of my being because of what is before me. Grieved because ! live in a world where tragedy occurs, but more because I live in a world where we don’t consider the cause of the destruc­ tion. We look superficially at what seems to be the cause, always with a pointed finger and a haughty attitude. Why don’t we consider it inwardly with the finger pointed back at us? What is the cause of all of this destruction? I am not only talking about Sept. 11, but also the death that occurs every­ day. We send our children to school hoping they will be safe; it can no longer be an expecta­ tion. We send our children to school hoping they will choose to wait until marriage to have sex; it can no longer be expected, and in fact they are given condoms and instructions on safe sex. We have killed an entire gen­ eration of babies calling it our right. Why? Do we not expect to be treated the same? Do we not have any respect for life? Why do we live in a society where a price of an egg can reach $4,000, but the price of an abortion is free to most? Where did the problem begin? We are all guilty, all of us. If we have not partaken in one of these acts we have done some­ thing else against our neighbor. As a country that was founded as one nation under God, we have been blessed. Now we see how much we need his Grace, his undeserved favor. We have been pushing him out of our lives, our homes, our work places and our schools for the last 40 years. Sept. 11 is an example of what happens when a loving God takes his hand from us for forty minutes. You may see this as Gods judgment.. You may ask yourself how could a loving God allow this to happen? I say that is exactly why he allowed this to happen. He is a loving God. What happened on the 11th is a travesty of the most heinous kind. It happened because we live in a world that has the abil­ ity to choose between good and evil, right and wrong. Osama bin Laden chooses evil and we chose wrong. We were wrong when we shoved the name of God, which is Jesus, out of our schools, homes, and lives. The God of the Bible promises that if we repent and turn our hearts back to him, he will rise up and protect us. If we will return to him he will make his enemies perish. He says you are either for him, or against him. God did not make this happen, but he allowed it to happen. In his mercy he pre­ vented the rest of the terrorists’ plan to fail. It is my hope that all men know the love of God, and recognize this as a very loud knock. How loud and how long are we going to make him knock before we let him back into the heart of our nation? TristaMoon CSUSM Student Word Choice in Poor Taste Staff Letter Dear Editors: Referencing the article “Amputate President Gonzalez” in the Oct. 23 issue of The Pride, I understand the author’s point of view but the use of the word “Amputate” was in poor taste and is very inappropriate in this case. In today’s jittery and uneasy environment with the anthrax scare and all, one should be careful in his/her use of words, especially those that sound threat­ ening. Remember Ms. Braun’s (San Diego Unified School District) threatening comments towards a couple of board mem­ bers? I’m no scholastic, but the word amputate means to severe or to cut, as in amputate a limb. Amputation could very well cause someone serious physical harm. I believe there are better choices of words which are equally effec­ tive to prove a point. Don Soriano Facility Services Staff �Cross Country Ends Season at National Championships SCOREBOARD By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor The men’s cross country team ends the fall season by placing fif­ teenth at NAIA National Cham­ pionships. The NAIA National Cham­ pionships were in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Twenty-eight teams participated in an 8-kilometer race on November 17. Out of the seven San Marcos athletes, only one returned from last year. Throughout the season the Cougar men, led by fresh­ man Rene “Billy” Reyes, were at least 25 seconds away from each other. “It was my best year ever, we ran as a team and we qualify as a team,” said Reyes. Reyes hopes to be an All-American. Reyes, originally from Long Beach, ran his senior year in high school at state finals, but when Time 26:42 26:48 26:50 27:03 27:50 28:18 28:47 Name Rene Reyes Kris Houghton Robbie McClendon Omar Zavala Michael Shannon Ryan Montez Justin Lessel Place 67th 72nd 77th 97th 148th 174th 198th Donald will be returning Spring 2002 for the track season to defend her title. Cara Rumble, who was red shirting for this semester, will also be back at her full potential. The promis­ ing 4x800 relay team will also be back next year. “We have great expectations for the wom­ Looking Ahead en’s track team. As for the men’s team, it is hard to anticipate, All-American Renee Mac­ because this will be their first The track team at the Irvine Nationals earlier this season. track season,” said Joe Keating, This year at the NAIA championships, the CSUSM track team placed 15th. Assistant Coach. 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However, we still need artwork and will extend the submission deadline until Nov. 30 for photos, cartoons and other artforms. Please contact The Pride editors at 750-6099 or pride@csusm.edu to find out about submission guidelines. The Pride office is located in Commons 201. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Native American Heritage Month: Storyteller Abel Silvas Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 Pastorela: A Traditional Mexican Holiday A festive presentation of a tra­ ditional Mexican nativity story, featuring music and dance from Wednesday, Nov. 28 various regions of Mexico. A Rummage Sale co-production of CSUSM VPA, Time: 9 a.m. to 2p.m. Arts & Lectures and the Califor­ Location: Founders’ Plaza nia Center for the Arts. An on-campus rummage sale Time: 8 p.m. Nov. 30; 2 p.m. and by Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Chi Omega. For more informa­ 7 p.m. Dec. 1; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 2. tion, contact Kim Hendrickson at ponderll@aol.com. Sale will Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center The­ also take place Thursday. ater This is a ticketed event. General Native American Heritage Month Celebration: Music and admission is $10. Call 1-80098TICKET to purchase tickets. Displays Time: 11 to 1 p.m. Location: Dome Terrace Saturday, Dec. 1 Rummage Sale Time: 6 a.m. to 2p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 Location: Parking Lot B Native American Heritage On campus rummage sale by Month Celebration: Henry Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Chi Rodriguez blessing and talk Omega. For more information, Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. contact Kim Hendrickson at Location: Dome Terrace ponderl 1@aol.com Commencement 2002 Information Session Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Theatre Students Present Location: ACD 102 u Doha Criba9 9 Students are encouraged to Time: 7 p.m. attend this informational meet­ Location: CSUSM’s Visual and ing on this year’s commence­ Performing Arts Annex, 441 La ment ceremonies. Moree Road The students of Viva el Teatro, Operation Gatekeeper Discus­ a Spanish theater class, are pro­ sion presented by MEChA ducing and performing “Dona Time: 12 to 1 p.m. Criba,” a play in Spanish that Location: Commons 206 represents Mexico during the CSU San Marcos MEChA is early 1980s. Free admission. proud to have Christian Ramirez “Poetry should please by a fine excess and not by singularity. It should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts, and appear almost as a remembrance” -John Keats “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. — Michelangelo “The purpose of all art is the objectification of values, - Ayn Rand (Pictured right: Students from the Spanish theater class will perform the play, Dona Criba at the VP Annex Dec. 6 & 7). Events “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inex­ pressible is music ” -Aldous Huxley “Art should be appreciated with passion and violence, not with a tepid, deprecating elegance that fears the censoriousness of a common room.” - W. Somerset Maugham In last week’s edition, The Pride listed the incor­ rect date for the “Dona Criba” performance. The correct date for “Dona Criba” is Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7, beginning at 7 p.m. at the university’s Visual and Performing Arts Annex, located at 441 La Moree Road. The students of Viva el Teatro, a Spanish theater class, produced and will perform the Spanish play written by Dr. Carlos von Son. The play revolves around a telephone operator in Mexico during the early 1980s. Admission is free. Those who would like more information are asked to call (760) 750-8043 or visit http://courses.csusm.edu/ span421cv/. as a guest speaker to talk about the campaign to end Operation Gatekeeper. Come and find out how you can get involved. “One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if possible, speak a few reasonable words” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Everyone is welcome to attend. Time: 2 p.m. For more information, please Location: Commons 206 call (760) 750-8043 or visit http:/ /courses.csusm.edu/span421cv/ Anime Project Alliance Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Location: University 439 Clubs Tuesday, Nov. 27 Math Association Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Location: University, fifth floor conference room Wednesday, Nov. 28 French Table Time: 12 to 1 p.m. Location: Dome Plaza If you want to carry on learning French, come to the French table. Bring your friends. Association of Information Technology Professionals Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Commons 206 The guest speaker will be Darrel McKenzie from NOVA solu­ tions. He will be speak on how to get a job/internship. This meeting is open only to com­ puter science and high technol­ ogy management students. SIE Meeting Location: ACD 102 For more information, contact Chris at donah008@csusm.edu Medieval Round Table Time: Noon Location: Craven 6201 Progressive Activists9Network Meeting Thesday, Nov. 27 Careers for Communication Majors Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Wednesday, Nov. 28 Stress Management Time: 9:30 am. Location: Commons 206 Finals are around the corner. Learn how to minimize your stress with this workshop. Study Abroad General Info. Meeting Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 Thursday, Nov. 29 Saturday, Dec. 1 Circle K International Meeting Alpha Kappa Psi Time: 6 p.m. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Craven 1258 Location: University 100 KAPLAN GMAT Practice test Alpha Kappa Psi for business students. For more Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m. information, contact Alicia at Location: Commons 206 komanOOl @csusm.edu. KAPLAN guest speaker will instruct students on the ins and Math Association outs of the GMAT. Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Location: University, fifth floor Thursday, Nov. 29 conference room Priority Christian Challenge Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza Workshops Career Skills Series Time: 2 to 5 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Learn resume writing, inter­ viewing tips, and how to find the career you want. Friday, Nov. 30 Final Exam Preparation Time: 1 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Learn how to perform at your peak during finals weeks. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Circle K International Meeting Career Jump Start: Career Time: 6 p.m. Planningfor First-Year Stu­ Location: Craven 1258 dents Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. College Republicans Location: To be announced Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit the Career and Assessment Location: FCB 104 Center in Craven 4116 for more info. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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The first sentence in the article clearly stated that; however, the Admissions Office has received many phone calls from students who misunder­ stood the article. Campus Housing Approved By KEVIN FRISK Pride Staff Writer Abel Silvas was thefeatured storytellerfor last week's Native American Heritage Celebration. He is pictured here dressed in traditional winter regalia. Not enough students attended his talk on Tuesday, so he played with students on Founders' Plaza, using afishnets to catch them. The American Indian Student Alliance sponsored the event. The celebration will continue on Wednesday with Native American speakers. (Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio) By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Rain poured down on the Dome Plaza on Thursday, where students from the American Indian Student Alliance (AISA) had hoped to conclude their final day of celebration for Native American Heritage Month in November. Dr. Henry Rodriguez, also known as “Uncle Henry,” was scheduled to give a blessing and speak last Thursday, how­ ever, due to the rain, his talk is now rescheduled for Wednesday at 1p.m. at the Dome Plaza. Mark Mojado, who monitors Native American excavation sites, will also speak on Wednesday. AISA npt only organized the event to celebrate Native American heritage, but also to educate other students about the culture. The event began Tuesday with storyteller Abel Silvas, who wore traditional win­ ter regalia, which featured' rab- bit skins around his waist. He also played with students on Founders’ Plaza, tossing fish­ nets over students and catching them. On Wednesday, students displayed Native American arti­ facts and replicas on the Dome Plaza. Some AISA members, how­ ever, noted that few students attended the storytelling and dis­ play on Tuesday and Wednesday. “I’m sorry more people didn’t take the time to look at this, because this is local history,” said Rita Reynolds, a member of AISA. AISA members said they hope that ASI will take on the planning of next year’s celebra­ tion. “We’d like to have some­ thing on a bigger scale,” said Stacey Helton, an AISA mem­ ber. “We’re on Luiseno land, but no one does anything to acknowledge that. We need to honor them and respect them.” Even though Rodriguez, a Luiseno Indian tribal leader, did not formally speak on Thursday because of the rain, he sat in the Dome among a group of students from AISA, where he told them stories about Native American folklore. “I want to make my stories become real, so that people can touch them, hear them, and feel them,” said Rodriguez, who said he also plans to welcome student ques­ tions during his Wednesday talk, and discuss what is happening within the local Native-American community. “Not many people know that any reservations are around here, even the people that live here,” said Rodriguez. “If the locals don’t know, I thought that maybe the students wouldn’t know.” Rodriguez is closely con­ nected to Cal State San Marcos. In addition to his service as a community consultant to, the university, he also received an » A rticle cont. on page 2 The CSU ■ Board of ' Trustees voted on and approved a measure on Nov. 13 that will allow Cal State San Marcos to begin construction of its first oncampus student housing struc­ ture. The construction is sched­ uled to begin in March 2002, and should be completed by the fall of 2003, a timeline similar to that given for the completion of the new campus library and field house. The simultaneous comple­ tion of these three projects will, according to Paige Jennings, a university spokesperson, “ ... bring a sense of ownership and belonging to our campus.” The first campus housing communities will be built on a 5.5-acre plot located at East Barham Drive and Campus View Drive. The. proposed student housing project will include accommodations for 460 stu­ dents, with additional housing provided for supervising fac­ ulty and staff. The student hous­ ing structures will be divided between two different models, arranged by size and price. A four bedroom, two-bath apart­ ment with communal kitchen and living quarters will com­ prise one model, and a double occupancy per room, two bed­ room, two-bath apartment will be the other option. The projected cost for the four-bedroom model is $575 per month per apartment, and the shared two-bedroom model will cost $475 a month. All apart­ ments will range from 1,000 to 1,100 square »A rticle cont. on page 2 Community Scholarships Available for Spring ByANNBENING Pride Staff Writer This spring, the Office of Community Service Learning (CSL) will offer scholarships to 10 Cal State San Marcos students. Each of the students chosen will receive $1,000. To qualify, students must have a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled with a minimum of nine credits. If the students are incoming freshman, they must have a high school grade point average of 3.3. Cal State San Marcos encourages students to be involved in community service, said Dr. Lynda Gaynor, director of CSL. “In serving the community, students help to make this world a better place. This experience also gives exposure to the big­ ger community, and knowledge of varying lifestyles and socio-. economic groups. It helps peo­ ple with their struggles.” Once potential scholarship students meet the requirements, a non-profit community agency will interview them. If the agen­ cy accepts the student, he/she will enroll in the Service in the Community course, which is currently offered under Human Development 499. This class meets on alternating weeks dur­ ing the spring semester for read­ ing and structured reflection. Students must volunteer for 170 hours with the agency of their choice, which is linked » A rticle cont. on page 2 �M EChA Seeks to Stop Operation Gatekeeper By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer In light of the upcoming National Human Rights day on Dec. 10, Christian Ramirez, lead­ er of the San Diego division of the Raza Rights Coalition and a member of the National Chicano Moratorium Committee, spoke on campus about ending Operation Gatekeeper, a policy enforced in California to keep illegal immigrants, specifically those from Mexico, out of the U.S. “We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us,” lie told the students who gathered for Thursday’s talk. Ramirez discussed how he believed Operation Gatekeeper caused problems and promoted Award Money for Volunteer Work »A rticle cont. from page 1 with their major or field of study. Students may select non­ profit organizations from the extensive file in the Office of CSL (located in Craven 1210). Fraternity House, North County Interfaith Community Service, Upward Bound, Palomar YMCA Encinitas Lion Club, and The Dolphin Project are organizations that have par­ ticipated in the past. The Dolphin Project cre­ ated a program designed to help at-risk kids through art, group sessions, and the use of dolphin interaction at Sea World. Various students have ben­ efited from participating in this scholarship program. Lisa Lipsey, a CSUSM student, worked with Fraternity House, a home for men and women disabled by HIV and AIDS. Lipsey redesigned the agen­ cy logo for stationery, busi­ ness cards and brochures, cre­ ated a newsletter, and planned major fundraising events for Fraternity House. As a result of her volunteer experience, she was hired as development director for the organization. After the students who par­ ticipate in the community ser­ vice learning projects com­ plete the 170 hours of com­ munity service and finished the required HD 499 coursework, they will be awarded the $1,000 scholarship. This is a wonderful oppor­ tunity for students to give to the community and to give to themselves, said Gaynor. Those who would like more information about the Office of Community Service Learning are asked to contact the office at (760) 750-4055. the inhumane treatment of immi­ grants. He said he hoped his talk would open students’ eyes, and make them question what was right and wrong not only with Operation Gatekeeper, but with other policies, the media, and government activities concern­ ing immigration. MEChA (Mexicano Estudiantil Chicano de Atzlan) sponsored his talk. While discussing the history of Operation Gatekeeper and its sibling operations, Operation Safeguard in Arizona, and Operation Rio Grande in Texas, Ramirez called the operations “inhumane policies,” and said that immigrants are in “mortal danger” when they decide to risk traveling through the hot deserts and freezing mountains to begin a life in the U.S. Thousands of people have According to Ramirez, some bor­ died trying to cross into the der agents have been accused U.S., and many are missing, of rape and murder, but because according to Ramirez. Some that border agents are a part of the could not be identified are laid Department of Defense, no one to rest in cemeteries like Mt. wants to punish one of its own. Ramirez and Hope, where Rights “The main reason that Raza 50 unidenti­ fied bodies immigrants risk their lives Coalition help are buried. to come here is because immigrants by The main they have to, not because documenting the reason that they want to. They leave to cases of abuse that involve bor­ im m igrants survive. der agents, and risk their by helping immi­ lives to come — Christian Ramirez, here is “ Raza Rights Coalition grants take their cases to court. because they In one case that have to, not because they want to. They leave Ramirez related, a man was shot by border agents and was para­ to survive,” said Ramirez. If immigrants are not con­ lyzed from the waist down. He tending with the natural ele­ won $20 million, but “money ments when crossing, then they can’t buy justice,” Ramirez said. must face the border patrol. “[The man] will not walk or have children, and money cannot replace that.” Ramirez ended his presenta­ tion by reminding the group to question everything they are told by the media, the government, and what they heard from his own presentation. “Those of us who remain silent are aiding and abet­ ting [those who are committing the inhumane treatment of ille­ gal immigrants],” said Ramirez. He added that the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and La Coalici6n Proderechos de la Raza are holding a sit-in and fast at Camino de la Plaza, the last U.S. exit, from Dec. 8-15 to protest Operation Gatekeeper and the treatment of illegal immigrants. Organizers of the protest wanted it to coin­ cide with National Human Rights Day, Dec. 10. Native American Speakers to Come to Campus Wednesday »A rticle cont. from page 1 honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree in June from the university, and is the first Native American honored with the uni­ versity’s honorary degree. He also works within the commu-v nity, having founded the San Luis Rey Water Authority, and serving on its board of directors; he works to promote environ­ mental protection, and to bring healthcare to Native-Americans living on California reservations. Rodriguez also brought the Head Start program (a child develop­ ment program for low-income families) to reservations, and has served as a board member and consultant to school districts, helping to educate students about the Native American culture. Another educator on Native American culture, Mark Mojado, will also speak Wednesday. Mojado is a Native American monitor who visits excavation sites where he works with archaeologists to preserve Native American remains and artifacts that have been found in local areas. “We make sure that we can save a part of history for our generations,” said Mojado, who is from the Luiseno tribe. “We can’t save everything, but we can save some of them.” While he was at the Dome, Rodriguez also gave advice to students nearing finals week. “Things get hectic,” he said. “I go off tb the mountains to think of all the things that happened, and I know it’s not the end of the world. I know that we’re not going to give up. We may not have the answer now, but I know we’ll get it done. God willing, I’m going to be here tomorrow.” Students may listen to Rodri­ guez and Mojado speak Wednes­ day at 1 p.m. at the Dome Plaza for the final installment of this year’s celebration of Native American heritage. Thesitefor future student housing at Cal State San Marcos. Construction will begin in March. Photo/ Claudia Ignacio) Campus Apartment Construction Beginning in March »A rticle cont. from page 1 feet, and every student renter will have individualized access to high-speed Internet connec­ tion, as well as cable and phone services. University administration is debating whether or not to schedule apartment leases to coincide with future year-round courses, or to keep the lease cen­ tered upon a more traditional, 9 to 10 month academic year. If a full-year lease is available, students can expect to have rent lowered by $25 dollars a month. Students, however, should not expect a tuition increase as a result of this new housing mea­ sure; according to CSU Board of Trustees stipulations, the oper­ ation must be self-supporting. Since the university does not have collateral equity on already existing dorm room structures, a private company, Allen & O’Hara Education Services LLC of Memphis, will secure bonds to build and manage the com­ plex. Their standing as a major financier and manager of such complexes all but guarantees the prompt and self-supporting oper­ ation to continue on as planned. Not oniy will Allen & O’Hara Services LLC fund the project, through the securing of bonds, but it will also staff the facility with managers who will work hand in hand with student affairs. �Events Theatre Students Present “Doha Criba” Bree Tinney Auction Time: 7 p.m. Take part in the Bree Tinney Location: CSUSM’s Visual and Auction. The money raised from Performing Arts Annex, 441 La the auction supports scholarships Moree Road and funds. This year, the con­ The students of Viva el Teatro, tribution will go to the Dr. Joel a Spanish theater class, are pro­ Grinolds scholarship, which pro­ ducing and performing “Dona vides support to CSUSM stu­ Criba,” a play in Spanish that represents Mexico during the dents preparing for health pro­ fessions. Those who would like early 1980s. Free admission. For more information, please call more information are asked to visit the auction website at http:// (760)750-8043. www.csusm.edu/auction/ Now until Dec. 13 Wednesday, Dec. 5 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7 Clubs Wednesday, Dec. 5 French Table Time: 12 to 1 p.m. Location: Dome Plaza If you want to carry on learning French, come to the French table. Bring your friends. Math Association Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Location: University, fifth floor conference room Friday, Dec. 7 In the Executive Seat Presents Dr* Gene W Ray Time: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m Location: ACD 102 Sponsored by the College of Business Administration, Dr. Gene W. Ray’s lecture will be the first for the “In the Executive Seat” Series. Ray founded The Titan Corporation, which devel­ oped the electron beam systems, which are used by the U.S. Postal Service to eliminate anthrax. This event is free and open to the public. Native American Heritage Celebration Presents Dr. Henry Rodriguez and Mark Mojado Time: 1 p.m. Location: Dome Plaza The Native American heritage celebration continues with talks by Dr. Henry Rodriguez, also known as “Uncle Henry,” and Mark Mojado, a Native American monitor. Mojado will discuss his work with archaeolo­ gists and the local community to preserve Native American arti­ facts. This event is sponsored by the American Indian Student Sunday, Dec. 9 Alliance. San Diego’s Men’s Chorus Time: 3 p.m. MEChA Presents “Bread and Location: Dome Roses” The San Diego Men’s Chorus is Time: 7 p.m. the first gay chorus to perform Location: University 443 for the White House. This is a MfeChA will present “Bread and ticketed event: $3 for seniors and Roses,” a film that tells the story students with ID, and $5 general of the Los Angeles strike. admission. Circke K International Christmas Caroling Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Brooksdale Senior Senter (across the street from San Marcos High School) CKI will sing Christmas carols at the senior center. Students interested in participating are asked to contact Anna at afleming@csusm.edu College Republicans Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: FCB 104 Thursday, Dec. 6 Priority Christian Challenge Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza Questions? Contact Kathrina at richeOOl @csusm.edu . Environmental Club Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza Progressive Activists’ Network Time: 2 p.m. Location: University 451 We will discuss next semester’s projects. All are welcome to attend PAN’s last meeting of the semester. Anime Project Alliance Time: 5 p.m. Location: University 439 Questions? Contact Penny Lanese at lanes001@csusm.edu College to Career: Putting Your Degree to Work Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: LAB (Visit the Career and Assessment Center in Craven 4116 or call (760) 750-4900 for more information). Learn what you can-do with your degree after you graduate. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Internet Job Search in the Social Sciences Time: 1 to 2 p.im Location: Craven 4116 Friday, Dec. 7 Learn how to find the best web­ Environmental Club Presents sites for job-hunting in the social “Tree Sit, the Art of Resistance” science fields. Time: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Thursday, Dec. 13 Medieval Round Table Presents “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Career Skills Series Time: 2 to 5 pm. Location: Craven 4116 Learn how to create a resume, how to prepare for your job interview with effective inter­ viewing tips, and how to find the career you want. Workshops Registration Wednesday, Dec. « 5 Now until Dec. 7 Career Jump Start: Career Planningfor First-Year Stu­ dents Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p,m. Location: TBA Visit the Career and Assessment Center in Craven 4116 or call (760) 750-4900 for more info. Students may reserve their classes for spring 2002 with their assigned times. Students must clear their holds before reserving spring classes. Students, remember to submit your events and information to the-- ~ calendar. The last issue m lf be Dec. 11. Please e-mail the p ride@csusm.edu. UJHO SHOULD RTTEND - Eueryone Interested in Issues Related to Diuersity and Multiculturalism th ANNUAL NATIONAL DIVERSITY CONFERENCE ( g if e iU jJ Iiig f P r p r M f t i T i P ^ im ^ T i^ jJT T ^ jjT iT iT ra a ) EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE TOPICS: /• Safe Schools ' ' V / ' Student Government & Leadership Changing Populations Teaching & Learning World Peace Health and Safety Coalition Building Student Forums Affirmative Action SM oubleTree Hotel, San Diego, lllorld Cultures Ulorld Religions H H P , ,. co-SPQNSQBS: i P S ^ ^ Mission Dailey Student Empowerment H p i i f t m t International Uniuersity • Professional Development Chula Uista Elementary School M r i c t ;# ! Campus Climate Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College Islam & Islamic Fundamentalists Cross-Cultural Communications • Point Loma Nazarene University « San Oiego Information Technology Community College District • San Diego County Conflict Mediation International Student Programs Diego State University • Cultural Differences February 20 - 23,2002 California, San Diego •University of San Diego Call or Fax (619) 661 -0499 uiujui.LeadershipRlliance.org E-mail: DiuersityConf 1@netscape.net �Fans Mourn the Loss of Georgi By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer “I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping, while my guitar gently weeps.” The optimistic songwriter of these beautiful and hopeful lyrics left us this past week. On Thursday afternoon after a long battle with cancer, George Harrison, the lead guitar player and songwriter for the 1960s enig­ matic pop group, The Beatles, died at age 58. Beatle fans throughout the world mourned the loss of the “quiet Beatle.” Although he never specifically wanted to be known as an icon of pop culture, Harrison quietly added his mystical influ­ ence to the Beatle’s music, help­ ing to create the sound that won the world over. “I never asked to be famous, I just wanted to be successful,” said Harrison. The extent to which the Beatle’s music touched people is emphasized by the fact that mil­ lions of Beatle fans were bom after the 1970 break-up of the group. From Liverpool, the birth­ place of the Beatles, to the Penny Lane, a British pub in San Marcos, candles burned and thoughts of peace echoed out as fans said goodbye to Harrison, showing the reach that his love spanned. After beating throat cancer in 1998, Harrison was diagnosed with various forms of cancer, including a brain tumor, and had been battling for the last two years. He died in the home of a family friend in Los Angeles with his wife, Olivia, and son, Dhani, by his side. Harrison, the youngest mem­ ber of the Beatles, is the second of the Fab Four to pass on? leav­ ing only Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to carry on the lega­ cy. John Lennon was shot and killed by a crazed fan in 1980. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “I Me Mine,” “Here Comes the Sun” and “Something” are some of the timeless songs Harrison wrote as a Beatle. “He is really just my baby brother,” McCartney said about Harrison in a CNN interview. Once he accepted the unwav­ ering explosion of Beatlemania, Harrison began using the medi­ um of music and song writing to express his deep spiritual and peace loving nature, eventually Give me Love Give me Love Give me Peace on Earth Give me Life Give me Life Keep me Free, from birth Give me Hope Help me Cope With this heavy load Trying to Touch me to you With both heart and soul George Harrison taking the group to India to meet the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. “Get back to where you once belonged,” are lyrics from the upbeat pop song “Get Back,” and casually portray some of Harrison’s Eastern religious beliefs. The influence of Indian mys­ ticism flowed from Harrison and can be heard on a number of Beatle albums, most notably on “The White Album.” “I wasn’t smiling ... by pigeonholing me, they (fans and the media) missed out on some of the little jokes in my songs,” said Harrison, commenting on his label as the quiet and spiritual Beatle. Regularly known as the over­ shadowed one in the Beatles, Harrison was known more for his virtuosity in music, com­ pared to the extroverted person­ alities of his former band mates were known for. Although he was known to stay more aloof and behind the scenes, he was never underestimated by musicians and was known by close friends as witty, cracking jokes up until the day he passed on. After the breakup of the Beatles, Harrison embarked on a successful solo career. The same year The Beatles disbanded Harrison released “All Things Must Pass” his first solo album. The single “My Sweet Lord” marked the first top hit by a for­ mer Beatle. Harrison went on to record “Somewhere in England” in 1981 and “Cloud Nine” in 1987. In 1971, after being inspired by Ravi Shankar, a famous Indian sitar player, Harrison organized The Concert for Bangladesh, which became rock’s first major charity event. After years of legal problems linked to a Beatle tax investigation, the benefit eventu­ ally raised $10 million, and the recording of the last day of the concert won Harrison his first Grammy. Shankar, who played at Woodstock, is credited with bringing the sitar to rock music, playing with rock legends like. Punk Rock Hits Cox Arena By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer What do you get when you throw a couple thousand yelling, screaming, and sweaty young adults in an arena with the bands No Use For A Name, Face to Face, and Pennywise? A solid punk rock show with just a little bit of anarchy. The Line and Guttermouth opened last Saturday night, but the show really began when No Use for a Name sparked the crowd with “Justified Black Eye,” then moved to a sing-along favorite, “Soulmate.” With clean transitions and crisp sounds, No Use for a Name played one of the best sets of the night. Yet, the real excitement began with the fourth band of the night. Despite their so-so performance at the Cox Arena, an eager crowd began rushing the floor level once Face to Face appeared on stage. The audience cheered as anarchy broke loose. Security tried to contain the audience by quickly turning on the arena lights and cutting lead singer Trever Keith’s vocals. Cheers quickly turned to deep boos. After arena officials ignored pleas from Keith, they forced Face to Face to finish out their set in the fully lit arena. Many were disappointed by securi­ ty’s attempts to contain the show. When Face to Face appeared on stage, I heard a voice behind me say, “This is who I came to see.” I had to agree. Every time I see Face to Face, they put on a highenergy show. Despite intentional techni­ cal problems caused by arena officials, Face' to Face played a solid set. However, there were more than tech­ nical problems for Face to Face. For the first time since early 1991, Face to Face played as a three-man band. Hindered by the recent departure of lead guitarist Chad Yaro, Scott Shiflet of Face to Face had to unstrap his bass and play guitar. The rest of the night was a bit more tame, but still a great show. As headlin­ ing band Pennywise appeared on stage with dozens of family and friends, the entire arena jumped to their feet. Lead singer Jim Lindberg, interacted with the crowd all night, continually dousing the front rows with water during the entire set. Rather than playing a set list, Pennywise turned to the audience for requests. In between songs “Fun and Games” and “Pennywise,” guitarist Fletcher Dragge ignited the crowd with obscene statements aimed at Osama bin Laden. Before closing with the signature “Bro Hymn” anthem, Pennywise invited those who’d permanently declared their devotion in the form of tatoos onstage. With lighters raised and arms around each other, the bro hymn choir sang their last respects. The Beatles, clockwisefrom bottom left: George, Paul, Ringo and John. Student photo o f a Rolling Stone cover. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Harrison, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Shankar had told Harrison of the people’s suffering in Bangladesh, which sparked the creation of the benefit concerts and accentuates the giving nature of Harrison. After a number of years out of the spotlight, Harrison record­ ed an album with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison under the name The Traveling Wilburys, which won Harrison his second Grammy. “He was like the sun, the flowers and the moon, and we will miss him enormously,” said Bob Dylan in a CNN web arti­ cle. Although it is sad to see his untimely departure from our cor­ poreal world, family, friends and fans may find comfort by remem­ bering his strength in spiritual mysticism, exemplified in songs like, “The Art of Dying” and his belief that everyone may one day meet again. “I don’t know what as. You go on being reincarnated until you reach the actual Truth. Heaven and Hell are just a state of mind,” said Harrison. * Cal State San Marcos stu­ dent Tom Mendenhall contrib­ uted the poem to this article. Classifieds HELP WANTED Real Estate firm in Carlsbad is seek­ ing a part-time PR Assistant. $10 an hr. PR experience is a plus. Excellent writing and communication skills Send resume to cgallagher@allengroup.com Federal Work Study Students Only! ThePride Student Newspaper is cur­ rently seeking help with office duties. Contact The Pride office at 750-6099. Powersurge Cafe Needs Help! Experience helpful but not necessary. Contact Mark Dubois at 752-8669. BARTON PROTECTIVE SERVICES Accepting Applications For: Gate Access Officers / Full & P.T. 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This chowder is creamy and rich, with big chunks of potatoes and fresh clams harvested from local waters. The flavor is unlike any other clam chowder I have had, and it is always blisteringly hot, which makes it taste even better. The chowder is $2 per cup, which makes it even more enjoyable. To top it off, order a side of grilled sourdough bread for only 50 cents, which is great for dip­ ping. Next, I suggest the fish tacos the traditional taco and is more offers various daily specials — as a main course. These tacos Americanized, but it is prepared and that is special in content, are very large compared to other in a way that will leave you not in price. One featured dish is an open face, grilled calamari fish tacos I have had, and half craving this unique style. Another popular dish is the sandwich. The daily specials run an order (one fish taco) can fill you up after the cup of chowder. Fish ’n’ Chips platter. You can about $10 a plate. Other popular The golden fish is rim * * , •. order a small (one appetizers to try at the Harbor cooked to perfec- “This chowder is creamy piece of fish) a Fish Cafe include the fries, clams, tion —crispy on the a n^ rich,with big chunks shrimp cocktail. and medium(two outside, and tender ° f potatoes and fresh pieces), and large For the perfect, affordable and juicy on the clams harvested from (three pieces), date, or solo outing, The Harbor inside. It is placed local waters." The fish is Fish Cafe is a destination for in a whole-wheat Icelandic Cod, those who enjoy a scenic sunset, tortilla and dressed with cab- and once again it has a golden- fresh fish, and other seafood. bage, onions, cheddar cheese, fried outer texture with succu- The chowder beats all competi­ cilantro, and a delicious white lent, flaky, white meat on the tion in the area in price and qual­ sauce that tops off the taco’ inside. Served with fries, the ity. The friendly waiters always s perfection. This dish comes with dish is completed with a dash of serve the food hot and fast. An average meal for two people runs a side of seasoned fries. The salt and vinegar to taste. Cafe’s fish taco is different from The Harbor Fish Cafe also about $25. Tis the Season to Make Bon Bons By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer The holidays are a time when foods and desserts bring about family closeness and create traditions that can be passed down from generation to generation. One such recipe that my family has enjoyed year after year during the holiday season is the desert dish, Bon Bons. Not only are Bon Bons rich and deli­ cious, but the preparation of the candy is artistic, fun, and everyone in the family can help while listening to holiday music and enjoying each other’s company. To make Bon Bons, you will need the following ingredients: 1 bag o f shredded coconut 1 stick o f margarine 2 boxes o f powdered sugar 2 small cans o f Eagle Brand sweetenedcondensed milk 1 bag o f Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips (if you prefer milk chocolate use that) 1 stick o f cooking wax (can be purchased at any grocery store in the “ Baking Needs” section) White chocolate chips or cubes lbag o f walnuts (optional) ljar o f Marchino cherries (optional) The materials you will need include: A large bowl One medium size stove pot One small pot Toothpicks Waxpaper The first step in Bon Bon prepara­ tion will be to combine the condensed milk, margarine, and powdered sugar. The easiest way to mix these ingredients is to use a cake mixer; if you do not have one, stir until the mixture is fluid. After this is mixed, add coconut, chopped walnuts, chopped cherries and vanilla for flavor. At this point, you can continue to use the cake mixer, but I have overheated one this way because the mixture is so thick. Don’t be afraid to mix with your hands! It is the best way to get an even consistency and you get to lick your fingers. After the filling is done, put it in the refrigerator or freezer to chill so the mix can harden. Having firm Bon Bon filling will be essential for the next step of preparation, dipping the candies. While your Bon Bon filling is chill­ ing in the icebox, you have plenty of time to prepare the dipping chocolate. The first step is to bring half of the medium pot of water to a full boil. Next, take the smaller pot and place it in the medium sized one so that the bottom Educational Achievement and Retention Services (EARS) Presents r A Job Opportunity ~ of the pot is partially submerged in the boiling water. Add chocolate chips. 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At this point, the Bon We need tutors in the following courses: Liberal Studies Core Courses, Bon filling should be completely chilled, Business Core Courses, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Math, Science hardened, and ready to roll. and More Now you want to grab small chunks of the filling and hand roll them into bite-sized balls. Make sure that the balls We offer College Reading and Learning Association Certification, Monthly In-Service Trainings, Professional Development and much more. include a bit of the nuts and cherries from the mix so that the person who consumes the finished product gets the Please visit our website at www.csusm.edu/si for more information about the program and check the Employment link for a printable application full effect of the candy; Now you’re ready to dip! Just a small warning: the first time we dipped, it was disastrous. There are a few tips that can prevent similar disaster from striking your Bon Bon project.. Drop one ball at a time info the chocolate wax mix. Remove it as soon as it is coated! Otherwise your Bon Bon will not remain hard. The best way to remove the candy is to scoop it out with a spoon. Then you want to gently roll the Bon Bon from a THE spoon to wax paper, without damaging CAPITAL FELLOWS its coating. It might take a couple tries, PROGRAMS but by your fifth or so dip you should be an expert. CALIFORNIA - Dip until no mixture is left, then STATE UNIVERSITY, you will have a full tray-of delicious SACRAMENTO. homemade candies. These treats are best served chilled. There is a variation to this desert that we do in my family. Since some people do not care for the cherries, we do one filling with and one without. To mark which ones are which, melt some white A A * "”* « ' .. chocolate in the microwave. fellows work director After about three minutes on high with state tegfejorsk it should be melted. Take a toothpick to user* ■ s> scoop up a small amount of the white •Hit Governor's office chocolate and drizzle it over the tops and other constitutional of the Bon Bons in the design of your ■H officers, and the Supreme o r r r choice. -w * W;* |f If you want to have the same filling f and Superior Courts, to in all your candies, and you enjoy white I I i m i ip i ■ develop public policies for IS chocolate and* creativity, add designs on H P f |4 r l 3 ■ III 1 J j||| ' Ms g all the chocolates. It adds a decorative /tie most chaltengifig and finishing touch. Application OawHnos divers© state in the nation, Year after year, my family congre­ M ntHif 21, 2002 The programs olfer a gates in the kitchen to roll out and dip - fa* mam eawaet these festive candies. Not only have we unique experience In found Bon Bons to be a favorite finale to th» Gtntmr ftp QW M ilfM itt potfc^maMng and exciting a holiday dinner, but also the memories MOO) Sown in making these candies are as sweet opportunities to lim p 3acr*MMa.CA fSHMCtf and simple as the ingredients they are start careers in made from. For an aesthetically pleasing WMmmmAmuMe*hit public service. presentation, a holiday candy dish or plate with lace doily works well. �Corporate Carpet Bombing The city of San Marcos has remained a relatively small com­ munity, despite the addition of a university, and the town’s prime location between coastal and inland communities. Most everyone would agree that posi­ tive and planned growth of the city is something.that would ben­ efit both the university and small businesses alike. However, this is not the type of growth^ that San Marcos is currently engag­ ing in, and such uncontrolled expansion will not only forever ruin the natural beauty of areas like Box canyon, Elfin Forrest, and Discovery Hills, but also create a corporate climate in the city that eliminates small busi­ ness ownership and individual­ ity among townships. At the current pace of development, North County res­ idents may soon be able to drive from Escondido to Oceanside serves up the type of individu­ ality and differentiates the small community of San Marcos. These two businesses, like others in our community, are on the verge of becoming the next corporate takeover success story. In the instance of The Mocha Marketplace and the Power Surge Cafe, the intrusive Starbucks Coffee Corporation is the mastermind behind their imminent demise. Three years ago, Starbucks Coffee Co. saw an opportunity in the develop­ ing, young San Marcos, and built their first store in our city. Since that time, they have expanded to four stores, two of which opened at the end of November. These new stores will be less than one mile apart, capturing the Power Surge Cafe between them. Starbuck’s intent is to not only strangle the small busi­ ness and individuality within A Power Surge Cafe cup (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) H -M f • ' -/m ' C* *v . -\ ' -A ■ - Am m *H £ W LETTER on Highway 78, passing through the com- ^ munity, but to town after town, without ever create an illusion of diversity knowing where one city ends and choice. By inundating a city and another begins. Gone will be with stores, all within close prox­ the small businesses that provide imity to one another, the Star­ a sense of communal belonging bucks Corporation accomplishes two goals with one expansion. and uniqueness. One type of small business The first goal is to dominate that will suffer negative conse­ the local and international coffee quences from unchecked corpo­ market and become the world’s rate expansion is the coffee shop, only choice to get coffee drinks; a business which college stu­ the second goal is to deliberately dents are well acquainted with. deceive people with an illusion There are several distinguish­ of diversity by forcing customers able, independent coffee houses into favoring a particular Star­ in San Marcos that offer unique bucks location rather than favor­ menus and atmospheres. One ing a different establishment. And Starbucks is not alone such shop, The Mocha Market­ place, provides its guests out­ in its attempt to monopolize its door seating, complete with gas­ own corner of the market. Stores lit fireplaces to keep its patrons like Home Depot, Albertsons, warm at night. This shop also Vons, Ralphs and Denny’s are has a beautiful interior decor that * just a few more examples of creates the illusion of an open-air giant corporate expansion aimed bazaar, a place that encourages only at making a large profit, and the free exchange of thoughts in the process, molding every city within the United States to and ideas. Or there is the Power Surge look the same. The outcome of Cafe, located less than a block such expansion will be the loss away from campus that also pro­ of individuality and choice for vides a unique and satisfying customers and the community, experience to customers. Here, as well as putting out of busi­ patrons cannot only have a great ness the small structures that cup of coffee and ample room are at the heart of our small for studying, but also a filling city and cities across the nation. and delicious meal. 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Letters should be submitted via Hi Time Is Now By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer In the wake of Sept. 11 we, as a nation and as individuals, are left with more questions than answers. “How could this happen to us, here?,” “Why would some­ one want to do this?” Beneath all the conjecture and socio-political-economic banter, we still don’t have firm answers. Maybe the politicians and scholars can momentarily placate us with answers more complex than the questions, but try giving a mean­ ingful answer to a five-year-old (often the most insightful judge), and my bet is you come up short. Clearly, this tragedy ^ bears great significance. Even the most faithless person would be hardpressed not to see these events as a call to examine our lives and our place in the world. Recent media reports tell of students who have suddenly changed academic paths, people in the workforce who now eschew the corporate world to pursue the pipe dream they never thought possible. The events on 9-11 represent a tremendously precious oppor­ tunity to set our sights inward - collectively and individually - and consider where we place meaning, what we hold sacred, why we often clutter our lives with the inessential and the tedious. The choices we make in life reflect who we are. They are filled with power and portent. We do ourselves, and our world, a disservice by denying our own voices or devaluing our con­ tributions, however seemingly small. Certainly, action must be taken against those who helped to orchestrate and execute the attack. I doubt many people dis­ agree on this point. And I have no answers about what is right or wrong in this case. But I think we could be more careful and imaginative in our proposed solutions to these issues. Our country is founded on creativity and imagination - why not cre­ ate responses that reflect these attributes. They bomb us, we bomb them. Even those of us slumbering through our classes know how this scene ends. Let’s strive for better. The lives lost in the attacks are irreplaceable; surely we aren’t so callous and shortsight­ ed to imagine that bringing the terrorists to justice will some­ how make us feel better. Such a scenario may temporarily relieve us, but it will never compensate for the pain, suffering and loss we have endured. So what is it that we want? The same things our country was founded on: We’ve had the imagination to put people on the moon and cam­ eras on Mars; are we really so gullible to believe that we can’t produce a more viably efficient engine than the same internal combustion model that Henry Ford tinkered with? Without a need for oil, there is no need to be involved in a conflict that has been raging long before we are dirtied our hands in it, and will no doubt continue long after we leave. And while we are pulling out of the Middle East, let’s pull our military out of other foreign countries as well - ski­ ers in Italy will certainly feel safer. Why do we have a military installation in Italy anyway? Ever wondered? Imagine America’s response to France having a base at Miramar? Sound absurd? - Absolutely. With more time and resources saved we could consider our own problems rather than turning a blind eye to them under the guise of national security. Has racism vanished here in the U.S. since Sept. 11? How about sexism? Classism? Homophobia? Poverty? Depression? Addiction? These last two would be considered luxuries in most countries. The list of our own maladies is as long and as urgent as those of any other nation. Why aren’t we brave enough, creative enough, and strong enough to find solutions for ourselves? We don’t need conflicts from other nations; we have a plethora of our own. So when you are out in the world, consider your actions. Take the time to be a friend, to be a lover, or to listen to someone who only wants to be heard. We all want to be need­ ed. We all want to know we are important and we matter. Better your world by knowing what is important and discard­ ing the rest. The time for change is now. ‘Why aren’t we brave enough,creative enough, and strong enough to fin d solu­ tions fo r ourselves?” life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We don’t want to be worried about terrorist attacks or biochemical warfare - these are the things of nightmares. Yet it is these very things we cling to in hopes of a solution. A functional definition of insanity is a person who does the same thing over and over again, hop­ ing for a different result. War creates war. It’s a simple equa­ tion. Certainly, we’ve learned this. So, what can we do? We can start by reducing our need for oil. By anyone’s reckon­ ing, oil is the prime reason we became involved in this conflict in the first place. Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia - there is only one reason to cultivate diplomatic relations With these countries. I don’t suggest we look for alter­ nate sources of oil here stateside, either. I push for alternative fuel engines. There are hybrid cars on the roads today that already employ such technology. Detroit is waiting in the wings. �Letters CSUSM Claims Diversity but Lacks It We are writing in response to the lack of language pro­ grams offered in this university. As you may well know, Spanish is the only foreign language in which there is a major and minor offered. The only other lan­ guage program CSUSM offers is a minor in French. Programs such as Germaiv with 60 to 70 students, have been working to establish a minor; however, as the World Languages Department refuses to support these languages with as much passion as they do Spanish, they are struggling to build their pro­ grams. Other universities in San Diego recognize the importance of supporting a variety of lan­ guage programs. CSUSM seems to be lacking in this area. As students of the univer­ sity, we are frustrated that our study of language is limited. It seems that we are not given many choices. There is no incen­ tive for many students to begin studying a language other than Spanish because we cannot hope to achieve some recognition for our work (like a minor or major). Even in instances where a minor may be in place, the classes needed to fulfill it are constant­ ly cancelled or cut out of the budget. How can you learn a language when you are not per­ mitted further study of it? It is frustrating to have to take the same class over and over again in order to keep up with a language other than Spanish. We need to progress. In light of the recent events of Sept. 11, we, as Americans, have learned that we don’t know as much about other countries, their cultures, their religions, and their languages as they do about us. To become better citi­ zens of the world we must study and strive to learn about them in the same capacity that we expect others to know about Americans. The university has an obligation to recognize this importance. As an institution of higher learning CSUSM must at least offer students the opportunity to learn about languages and cul­ tures of the world. In CSUSM’s mission statement it outlines a vision to give students the knowledge and skills to succeed in a global society. How can, it hope to achieve this goal? By not offering a variety of lan­ guage programs and classes, the World Languages Department is limiting the study of lan­ guage and culture past the inter­ mediary level to one language: Spanish. Although Spanish is a very important language and culture to study (especially in San Diego,) alone it will not help in creating a global society. As students we ask that the uni­ versity work to offer and sup­ port a wider range of language programs. We ask that we be given a choice of languages to study and excel in. We ask that this university help prepare us to become a part of a global society that has a variety of people, languages, cultures, and religions. CSUSM claims that it has diversity, but in truth we are lacking it. Concerned German Students at CSUSM (This letter was signed by students in all sections of German classes and con­ tained about 40 signatures at this time) Collaborated by Emily Commer, Vice-President German Club . More Students Respond to “Humanitarian Aid Kills People” I am writing in response to “Humanitarian Aid Kills People,” by David J. Ludwig. In brief summary of the article, the author is expressing that the aid given to starving people, human­ itarian aid, will, in the end, caused harm. The harm being cause would arise when eco­ nomic or food supply of the coun­ try will become dependent on it; therefore people will die. This information supplied contradicts the information given by the Institute for Food and Development Policy, They indi­ cate that the idea of scarcity of food is a myth. There is enough food. The article explains that developing countries have food in abundance. The world today produces enough food for 4.3 pounds per person, 2.5 pounds of grain, beans and nuts,‘a pound of fruits and vegetables, and a pound of meant, milk, and eggs. The problem of starving people is not us giving handouts of food, but the costs large food corporations are placing on the farmers. The countries have the food, but they cannot afford it. Corporations are putting money into the country’s land where export crops are being grown; thus, leaving little aid to land that grows food for the owners of the land. In place of assisting the countries with handouts of food, the humanitarian need is to assist the countries and starving peo­ ple with the production of crops on their land. They need eco­ nomic assistance in order to pur­ chase their crops. The article, “The Myth? Scarcity the Reality — There is Enough Food,” can be found in the Food First spring edition of 1998, Vol. 5, No. 1. Jessica Kolski Student Sending Aid Shows Support, Not Murder This is in response to the article, “Humanitarian Aid Kills People.” I believe that we know that by sending food we will not save all the starving people; but by sending “humani­ tarian aid” we are showing our support, and that we also care about what happens to these people. I also believe that it would be quite difficult for a country as wealthy and power­ ful as ours to just stand back and know that these people are dying of starvation, when we can obvi­ ously send what we can. I do not think this is a matter of saving each and everyone of the starv­ ing humans in the world, but it is about common courtesy. Robin Shaft Student Humanitarianism Is Political To the Author of “Humanitarian more have failed to root out the Aid Kills People” violence and corruption that gave rise to famine and anarchy in The dividing factor between the first place. It is important to man and beast happens to be remember that we are not talk­ not only our survival instincts, ing about a herd of people that but also our moral principles. are grazing in a field; these are Humanitarianism is not only people under the oppression of political, but also moral, and it dictatorships. Many would move comes with some risks. on to more lush meadows if they It is unreasonable to believe were not trapped within a coun­ that a corrupt government will try’s borders. always allow the use pf monies Your comparison suggests or food sources to be appropri­ that the caged bird should starve ately distributed among the poor­ because it runs out of seed. Per­ est of the factions. Warlords fed haps financial assistance to the their soldiers first, while the chil­ developing world should be based dren and weak starve. This is not not only on economic reform in a sign of our kin to animals, but recipient countries, but on politi­ rather the evil of a corrupt politi­ cal freedom as well. When mili­ cal machine. tary intervention is unavoidable, While a few of the west’s we should be less concerned with larger relief operations have national sovereignty, and all the ended short-term suffering, many more determined to set right the underlying political conditions that led to disaster. Politics can be a vehicle with which to provide relief, but should not limit its effec­ tiveness. If American troops, on their arrival in Somalia, had arrested warlords and destroyed their weapons, the United States might not haverLjeen drawn into bigger problems later on. Pre­ vention of even greater suffer­ ing in the long term may be the result of a few casualties now. It is a shame that someone living with all the luxuries that you are blessed with would be so warped as to believe that those with food somehow deserve it, and that those without, don’t. God have mercy on you. Brian Ross Student Writing to the Marines HAVE A N OPINION? ents. It’s funny how much Value they placed on those short thank-you letters writ­ ten by no one in particular. I found it amazing that a message written by nobody, sent to anybody, had a good chance of making both par­ ties feel like somebody. I know that people are busy Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu i f you are interested in writing news articles. One of my fondest mem­ ories as a retired United States Marine occurred dur­ ing the Gulf War, when my guys opened a bag full of mail addressed to “Any Marine” or “Any Service Member.” From the smileS on their faces, you would have thought that they were opening Christmas pres­ studying for finals, caring for their families, and shop­ ping for Christmas, but if you have any time left, how about writing those military men and women a letter? You have a good chance of making “somebody” happy. Steve Compian Student �MEChA High School Conference and Breakdancing More than 135 students from local high schools, including Ramona, San Marcos, San Pasqual, and Valley Center, attended the MEChA high school conference organized by MEChA and the College o f Education on Friday. This is thefourth year that MEChA has hosted the event at Cal State San Marcos, and the number o f high school attendees has doubled since last year. (Left Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) sex.” -Shirley Maclaine Thoughts on... Sage Advice Compiled by M. ADDINGTON “Politics have no relation to morals ” -Niccolo Machiavelli “The nice thing about egotists is that they don’t talk about other % people” “Be wary of strong drink. It can -Lucille S. Harper make you shoot at tax collectors and miss ” “I’m not into working out My -Lazarus Long philosophy: No pain, no pain.” -Carol Leifer “The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.” “Sex is hardly ever just about -W. Somerset Maugham fym n B I m get m M mnlIm ^ mg »t , me can London Paris Sydney Cabo New York Tokyo Toronto $360 $359 $1001 $150 $242 $398 & W HUDT;? M ON K(Above and Right Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) www.cx>uncftravef.t»m * 1-80O-2CGUNCIL Cal State San Marcos now offers evening classes in Southwest Riverside County. 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We need more of that stuff.” create the Environmental Fair. (Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio) By ERIK ROPER For The Pride mental Club held an Environ­ mental Fair to educate students about the environment and fea­ Amidst a swarm of students tured national and local organi­ going to and from classes the zations dedicated to conserva­ week before finals, the Environ­ tion. Local Environmental Groups Melissa Harrington repre­ sented the Environmental Trust, a non-profit organization that works with the Nature »A rticle cont. oh pg. 2 Survey Shows Cal State San Marcos Ranks High with Students CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer Students here at Cal State San Marcos report being more chal­ lenged academically than stu­ dents at comparable universities, a recent national study showed. Students also gave the campus high marks for both collabora­ tive learning and felt that their time at CSUSM was an enrich­ ing educational experience. Results showed that in rating the level of academic challenge at CSUSM, seniors scored in the 90th percentile, while fresh­ men answering the same ques­ tion scored in the 80thpercentile. Translating these scores means that seniors feel more challenged than at least 9 out of 10 seniors nationwide and freshmen feel more challenged than at least 8 out of 10 freshmen nationwide. Almost 90 percent of CSUSM students rated their col­ lege education as “good” or “excellent” - a number above the national average of 87 per­ cent. Conversely, both CSUSM freshmen and seniors gave the campus low marks for its campus environment and student interac­ tion with faculty members, with freshmen ranking in the 45thper­ centile and seniors in the 10th percentile on the question of student-faculty interaction. Less than 30 percent of seniors report­ ed having ever discussed career that students who graduate here plans with a faculty member. “have the chance to succeed not Some 350 CSUSM student only at their first jobs, but at evaluations were gathered in their second jobs.” the National Survey of Student CSUSM students also report­ Engagement (NSSE), which ed an atypically high level of questioned more than 177,000 interaction K veen diverse freshmen and senior students racial and ethnic groups. at 321 four-year colleges and Freshmen and seniors are more universities across the country. likely to have had serious con­ The survey is part of an effort to versations with students of base assessdiffering race or “Changing from a ethnicity and are ments of col­ lege and uni­ totally commuter also more likely to versity qual­ campus to a partly have had serious ity on student residential campus conversations with experiences students whose w ill make a world o f opinions or values rather than resources and difference in the sense differed. admission Perhaps owing o f community policies. to its character as a “ The — CSUSM President Gonzalez commuter campus, NSSE results 'V . Cal State San tell us that we are doing an excel­ Marcos students are less likely lent job of educating our stu­ than those on other campuses to dents,” said CSUSM President report course-related job expe­ Gonzalez. “But they also remind rience such as an internship or us that we have more work to do who practicum. on a couple of areas. Changing Schools compared with from a totally commuter cam­ CSUSM in the survey included pus to a partly residential cam­ Butler University in Indiana, Cal pus will make a world of differ­ Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal State ence in the sense of community Fullerton, Central Connecticut here.” State University, Norwish Bettina Huber, Director of University in Vermont, and the Analytic Studies, echoed those University of Texas campuses thoughts, saying that at CSUSM at Tyler and San Antonio. Like we have “issues of a commuter Cal State San Marcos, they offer campus that discourage engage­ degrees up to the level of the ment and we have to work on master’s. improving that” But she felt e c b iv ed --------------------------- S ! :::z z roim m £ & ry& Ices 2 -3 4 -5 Opinion................... 6 Sports...... ...... 7 Vol. IX No. 15/Tuesday, December 11,2001 CEO Titan Discusses Job Hunting with Students College o f Business Begins New Speaker Series Dr. Gene W Ray, CEO of the Titan . Company, spoke with students during the “ the Executive Seat series. ” In (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Dr. Gene W. Ray, CEO of the Titan Company, whose laser is nuking anthrax in post offic­ es, gave Cal State San Marcos students advice on job hunting Friday. * Ray told students that when he hires new employees, he looks for those with “the right motivation, attitude, education, and smarts, but first of all, they must have a philosophy of work­ ing as a team.” Ray was the guest speaker at the inaugural event of the series “In the Executive Seat,” created by the College of Business and Arts Administration. The host, Ted Owen, publisher of the San Diego Business Journal, dis­ cussed a range of topics with the guest. The talk wa$ patterned after the “In the Actors Studio” show. The crowd of about 40 stu­ dents,staff and faculty listened as Ray and Owen discussed Ray’s educational beginnings and his first jobs. Ray said that the key to finding .a job after graduation is to learn as much as possible. “Get a good gener­ al education because the world changes and what is hot now, will not be in five years,” he said. Ray established the Titan Company in 1981, but before that he worked several jobs across the country. After graduation, he worked for Aerospace in San Bernardino. The company advises the air force on how to build satellites andmissiles. Later, he worked for the Pentagon in Washington D.C. where he worked with “things like B-52’s. I did a study on the possibility of using them in Vietnam,” said Ray. The B-52 was used in Vietnam and is used today in Afghanistan. »A rticle cont. on pg. 3 Foundation Building Update By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Students attending class, in the temporary trailers said they expected their stay to be a short one, but repairs from the July blasting accident that struck the Foundation building (FCB) are still incomplete as the semester comes to an end. “The classrooms are actu­ ally ready to be occupied, but outside damages that are in the process of being repaired would be too disruptive to students and professors during finals week,” said Chuck Walden, director of the facilities. According to Walden, dam­ ages would have been repaired on time, but there were delays on quotes from the steel contractors were supposed to complete the building repairs. These delayed quotes pushed back repairs that were supposed to take place on the building’s canopies and roofs. Walden assured that the buildings would be reopened for spring semester classes. Some students and professors said they were disappointed that their intended short stay in temporary buildings has lasted the entire semester. “We adjusted and made due with what happened, but it would have been nice to move into a real classroom,” said Maureen DuPont, a math professor. “Our only salvation was that our classes kept getting smaller and smaller so the temporary class became more spacious as time passed. There was a point though, during exam time, where if one more person would have showed up, they wouldn’t have had a seat.” Temporary trailers have remained all semester behind FCB. (Pride Photo/) �AIDS Memorial Quilt Brings Awareness to Campus By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer Student Health Services pro­ moted AIDS awareness on cam­ pus by providing free HIV test­ ing, giving out free condoms and showing the AIDS Memorial Quilt on Monday Dec. 3rd, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. “I think it’s very important for people to know that HIV is out there, but people are some­ times not conscious about that. It’s a deadly disease,” said Cathy Nguyen, a*health educator from Student Health Services. Although World AIDS Day is on Dec. 1st, which was on a Saturday, it was not promoted on campus until Monday in order to reach more students, according to Nguyen. “When AIDS first started, I never thought it would get this bad, never. It’s so very sad. There is no excuse for people to be dying for this now, we know. Maybe when they see this, they’ll use protection,” said Judie Hathaway, a senior majoring in Literature and Writing Studies. Friends and family of people who lost their battle against the autoimmune disease make per­ sonalized quilt squares and send their sections to the NAMES Project Foundation, an organiza­ tion which creates quilts made from each section received. “Through these type of memorials, they (the victims) live on forever. They are not forgotten,” Nguyen added. “I think the quilt is pretty awesome. It’s amazing because your see iso many different lives and this shows that anybody can get affected and not only people that are stereotyped, such as drug users and homosexuals,” said Jason Gwazdacz, senior and Human Development major. “I think the quilt is really meaningful because students don’t remember or think about it [HIV/AIDS] until they see it although some people remember it now, then they forget it again. I think it’s good to havethe quilt here because it makes people more aware and just to think about it and take more precau­ tions to prevent it,” said Kiefa Class Holds Mock Science Exposition to Encourage Scientific Exploration * an elementary-school level. This semester’s group provided dozens of hands-on learning This fall semester, a part- activities for children. Bubbles, time cohort of working pro­ biomes and bugs dominated the fessionals demonstrated science buzz in the room. Science cen­ concepts and exploration, inte­ ters covered topics as diverse as gral components of the graduate digestion, lunar phases and elec­ teaching credential program at tricity. The fair focused on the need Cal State San Marcos, with a mock elementary school science to share teaching ideas among exposition. the cohort members. In the “This exercise is one of graduate education department the most dreaded and the most at Cal State San Marcos, stu­ appreciated,” said Dave Reyn­ dents study theory in addition olds, an instructor at CSUSM and to practical application methods a middle school science teacher courses. In accordance with in Ramona. “The exchange of California state standards, a ideas and the hands-on nature comprehensive student teaching of the activity make it valuable, segment that emphasizes ,the and these adult students actively increasing attention on participate while learning meth­ California’s diverse language ods for their own future class­ needs is required. rooms.” For more information about The demonstration was a the university’s teacher creden­ part of the program’s Science tial programs contact the College Education methods course, and of Education at (760) 750-4300. was designed to demonstrate various scientific concepts at By ANNE R. DANIELLS For The Pride Senior Jason Harvey, with a little help from Discovery Elementary School students. (Contribution Photo/Teresa Swift). Science Expo Helps CSUSM Cohort Get Jump on Teaching By TERESA SWIFT •Vox The Pride Students at nearby Discov­ ery Elementary SchooLin San Marcos didn’t need to read about the vExxon Valdez or slosh through Prince William Sound off the Alaskan coast to learn about oil pollution. Instead, prin­ cipal Jerry Vlasie relied on a cohort of liberal studies and arts seniors from Cal State San Marcos to teach his school’s firstarid second-grade students about oil pollution, magnetic fields and other fundamental science con­ cepts. During a Nov. 5 field trip to Discovery Elementary School, 13 students from Associate Professor Kathy Norman’s EDMS 545B (Science Education in Elementary Schools) class presented various hands-on » A rticle cont. on pg 8 Schminke, a junior majoring in Social Sciences. Free HIV testing was offered to encourage students to take responsibility for their sexual health. Student .Health Services throughout the county, includ­ ing Cal State’s division, will offer free HIV testing, until win­ ter break begins, on Wednesday mornings from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The procedure is anony­ mous and uses needle-free tech­ nology. In T h e L o o p By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer Communication within Cal State San Marcos is increasing, as students now receive a new e-mail service called “In the Loop.” Every Friday students receive In the Loop, which con­ tains information about uni­ versity and student organized events and fundraisers. Student organizations and university offices submit this information that will be sent to all student e-mail accounts. In The Loop began Nov. 30 and was the idea of Rick Moore, director of university communications. “We had a number of requests that we send information to students by email,” said Moore. “This is quite cumbersome for the folks who maintain the computing equipment, and my •thought was to reduce the num­ ber of messages by combining them into a weekly grouping. That way messages could still be sent, but in a workable way.” Environment Club Teaches Students Recycling »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Conservancy, another national environmental organi­ zation. Locally, the groups are known for administering the Calavera Preserve and fighting suburban sprawl. Harrington said, “ . . . (we) had a lot of stu­ dents come by and show interest in what we’re doing. Some even signed up and agreed to volun­ teer to help us out.” Another group at the fair, Preserve Calavera, represented by Diane Nygarrd, president, and Lori Homstad, public relations officer, is an organization work­ ing to save some of Carlsbad’s open spaces on Mt. Calavera. According to the group, the open space on Mt. Calavera shelters the last of two remaining large con­ tiguous native habitats in coastal north county. They added that the city of Carlsbad proposes a development of 700 new homes, 22 industrial sites, a high school, and four high­ ways, which will take up about 60 percent of what others want to make into a regional nature pre­ serve. Nygarrd and Homstad said they’re not against development, but they want to advocate responsible development. They decried the fact that some of this area is already protected, yet the protections are not enforced. For further information check www.preservecalavera.org. The Friends of Cerro de las Posas, a group vying to save the ridgeline in San Marcos, also attended the fair. A developer is proposing to build a 150-acre golf course on the ridgeline south of Discovery Lake and east of Lake San Marcos. The Friends said they are not against golf courses, but feel this location is inap­ propriate. Right now anyone can hike or bike to the top of the nat­ ural ridgeline and enjoy the beau­ tiful view. The Friends believe the golf course would take away public accessibility to the ridge­ line. For further information check FriendsofCerro@aol.com. . The San Elijo Lagoon Con­ servancy, a group dedicated to preserving The San Elijo Lagoon, was also in attendance. Lois James represented the group and attempted to bring awareness about the importance of the lagoon, which is located in the wetlands between Solana Beach and Cardiff. She explained how the conservancy not only main­ tains the lagoon, but provides free educational programs in the community for school chil­ dren, scouts, and the general public. For further information call (760) 436-3944 or check www.sanelijo.org. Cal State San Marcos’s Envi­ ronmental Club, in addition to sponsoring the event, also set up a booth. The club’s main focus at the event was to educate students about the benefits of recycling. “I know I should recycle more and why I should, but sometimes I get lazy and I don’t/’ said senior Christian Palmatier. “I’m just glad there’s groups like these guys who come out here and remind us about these things because more people should recy­ cle.’’ With a display designed by student Jocelyn Brown entitled, “come see what’s in our trash,” students were guided to sift through a run-of-the-mill waste­ basket to learn the benefits of recycling. Palmatier reached in the wastebasket and pulled out a glass bottle; a club represen­ tative then explained that recy­ cling one glass bottle could power a 100-watt light bulb for four hours. “We’ve been getting a lot of An environmental representative at thefair shows students a map of a proposed development site. (Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio) positive feedback today from students, faculty, and staff,” said Amanda Wolfe, Environmental Club president. “Most everyone who’s bothered to check out the fair has been really supportive. We ve also been getting a lot of folks signing our contact list and saying they wish we’d do this type of stuff on campus more often.” When asked why the Envi­ ronmental Club had brought this event to Cal State San Marcos, and what they hoped to accom­ plish Woolfe replied, “Basically, we wanted to increase student awareness about environmental issues, specifically local environ­ mental issues, and hopefully get some students interested in get­ ting involved with some of these issues ... “ “I think it’s safe to say that most students are sympathetic to the concerns of environmental­ ists; but at the same time, I think most people in general see the problem of tackling the environmental issues of our planet as somehow too much for them to deal with, and so invariably they just throw their hands in the air and do nothing. That’s why, instead of bringing a bunch of really big “name brand” environ­ mental groups (with the exception of the Sierra Club), we wanted to bring in and spotlight the efforts of local environmental groups because they’re real people who are making a difference, right here in our own backyard.” �AUTHOR FINDS HOPE AND HYPOCRISY IN AMERICA Go Take a Hike...During Winter Break By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer By MARY SUE WEBB Pride Staff Writer Sherman Alexie brought a message of hope for those who see the September 11 tragedies as a dismal foretelling of America’s future. “We spend our whole lives trying to fit in, trying to find the place where we belong. If the attacks can teach us anything, it is that we do belong, we are connected, and we are here,” said the outspoken Native American author, poet and playwright in front of packed house at UCSD’s Price Theater Thursday. Alexie, author of the novels Reservation Blues and Indian Killer, three collections of poetry, as well as the screenplay for the film Smoke Signals, touched on a variety of topics during his two-hour monologue, ranging from his experiences as an Indian and his love of the arts, to vegetarianism and the hypoc­ risy of American culture. Although his works often reflect the anger of the dis­ enfranchised, Alexie spoke with humor and openness. Animated and forthright, he tackled topics most politicians take great rhetorical pains to avoid. “Imagine an image of Christ on the cross being paraded along the sidelines of a football game with scantily clad cheer­ leaders shouting ‘Go Christ, Go Christ, crucify them! ’ Most people would be horrified — and well they should be. But the same thing is being done to our religion,” said Alexie, talking about the disgraceful misuse of sacred Indian religious symbols as sporting mascots. He noted that such indifference by many Americans allows a hypocriti­ cal compartmentalization of another cul­ ture: “We can pick and choose the parts of the culture we like and disregard the rest. It’s hypocrisy, pure and simple.” When asked how he felt about Need some adventure during winter break? Well, adventure may be closer than you think if you take a winter hike near campus. At the 750-acre Elfin Forest Reserve south of San Marcos, and the 3,085-acre Daley Ranch in Escondido, a bobcat, coyote, or a golden eagle might cross your path in these protected habitats. Daley Ranch has more than 20 miles of trails beginning at the parking lot of the La Honda Drive entrance of Escondido’s Dixon Lake. Huge boulders are home to many animals at the ranch. “The outcrops provide denning sites for coyote, bobcat and ringtail. Mountain lions have been seen among the rocks on occasion,” according to the Daley Ranch trail guide. Raptor species of birds and the south­ ern Pacific, as well as red diamond and speckled rattlesnakes live in the boulders. Endangered species, such as the horned lizard and the California gnatcatcher, also live on the Daley Ranch. Another endan­ gered species protected at the ranch is the rare oak woodland. 0 “Widespread development has greatly reduced the number of oak woodlands,” according to the trail guide. “Englemann oak woodlands, once relatively widespread and abundant, are now one of the most endangered natural communities.” Visitors may also find oaks on the 10 miles of trails at the Elfin Forest Reserve* and near Escondido Creek, along Harmony Sherman Alexie, screenwriter of Smoke Sig­ nals, spoke at UCSD Thursday evening. (Courtesy Photo/Rex Rystedt) the war on Afghanistan, Alexie responded that he agreed the terrorists should be punished but that, he “wasn’t going to join anyone’s army. If a thief breaks into my house, I’m not going to help him carry my stuff out,” He said it would be “too hypocritical to talk about other people’s hatred when we can’t even address our own.” Alexie also noted that he had been subjected to ‘random searches’ on six­ teen of his last twenty flights since September 11. Although well aware that his speech­ es are often contentious and controver­ sial, Alexie said, “I can’t control peoples’ reaction to what I say. And that is what is great: your politics, your culture, and your philosophy all fit into your reaction to what I say. That is what makes the arts so wonderful.” When a frustrated audience member made a noisy exit midway through Alexie’s talk, shouting out “fuck you,” Alexie was nonplussed. Moments later he said: “This is what is great about this country. Think about how many countries would not even allow this type of gathering. But here I can say what I want and you can say what you want. Even if it’s fuck you.” to eliminate traces of anthrax from the mail. “We met with the U.S. Postal Service, told them what we had, and in one week we had a contract,” said Ray. “That’s faster than the mail,” added Owen. “We knew all along that we could stop anthrax,” said Ray. “However, anthrax spores are the most difficult bacteria to kill.” SureBeam is a flow of electrons that run through an accelerator at high speeds. This beam of energy is aimed at packages. As the beam runs through the package, it neutralizes, or kills, bacteria. “It looks like a large log and a beam comes out of it,” said Ray. Bryce Ashcraft, a business major, asked Ray at the end of the show, “Did you learn more in academia or in the working field, what are the percent­ ages?” “The most important thing you learn in academia is the ability to reason, the ability to think and how to communicate both written and verbally,” said Ray. “Ninety-nine percent [of what I learned] was in the working field, one-percent academic environment,” Ray joked. D O Y O U N E E D A N E D G E IN A C O M PE T IT IV E M A R K E T ? I’m a Human Resource Recruiter with over 10 years experience. What better person to write your resume? I KNOW what employers look for when hiring. I will provide the following services. I design and write your resume, create a generic cover letter, and reference sheet. Resume, cover letter and reference sheet will be provided on disc. Cost is only $40.00! 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Later, Ray worked for a local com­ pany, SAIC. He helped create military, mostly air force, communications, until he broke away to establish Titan. Ray became chairman of the board of Titan in 1989. Today, his company makes $1.1 billion in revenue, and shares of the company have continually been 65 percent higher than before Sept. 11, said Ray. According to an article in the North County Times, shares closed on Friday at $27.08, compared to $13.20 earlier in the year. Yet Ray remains modest about his efforts. “With hard work and a lot of luck you can really accomplish what you want to in this country,” he said. As he did with previous jobs, Ray is supporting the war effort. “This year, hun­ dreds of our employees are making con­ tributions to Afghanistan and the global war,” said Ray. Not only are employees going overseas to help weapon and com­ munication repairs, but his company is supporting the war at home. SureBeam, a Titan subsidiary, is working with the U.S. Postal Service Grove Road. In the spring, huge bushes of mountain lilac, red money flowers, blue­ eyed grass and sunflowers line sections of the Elfin Forest. Signs identify native plants in both of these reserves. A trail guide about native plants is available at Elfin Forest Reserve. For those who may not be interested in the native plants, however, consider bring­ ing man’s, or woman’s, best friend along for the adventure. Dogs are allowed off their leashes at the Elfin Forest Preserve, but they must stay on their leash at Daley Ranch. If that’s still not your style, mountain bicycling is popular at both reserves. Also, non-hikers can ride a free shuttle bus from the La Honda Drive entrance every Sunday afternoon to the Daley Ranch picnic area. The shuttle van is wheelchair accessible, but no cars are allowed. 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Everything seems as usual on his last day of work, until he gets called in to an emer­ gency meeting for an unexpected event that has taken place on the other side of the world. The U.S. was about to sign an accord with China, when Tom Bishop (Pitt), a young CIA agent, gets himself into life-threatening trouble with the Chinese gov­ ernment. Muir’s bosses, howev­ er, are not enthusiastic about sav­ ing Bishop’s life. There is a lot at stake in the accord between the two super powers. Money, microchips, and free trade are up for grabs, and any publicity about Bishop’s capture in a Chinese top-security prison could foil the deal. It turns out that Muir is Bishop’s mentor. Muir tries to come up with a plan to save Bishop from a torturous death -£f but he only has 24 hours. In one scene, we find Muir using his intellect and his CIAoperative training against the CIA bureaucrats them­ selves, to discover why the agency is so quick to sacrifice Bishop. Although it may seem that this storyline is somewhat over­ used, the film provides a refresh­ ing view because it deals more with the intellectual aspect of carrying out a mission. As one may ascertain from the movie’s title, “Spy Game” deals with just that playing the game, eVen against those whom you learned it from. The story includes flashbacks of the men’s covert operations in Vietnam in the 70s, and Beirut in the 80s. The flashbacks, which are told from Muir’s perspective, are nicely done, and give us enough information to keep us interested in Muir and Bishop as characters. We’re also offered just enough insight into their strenu­ ous relationship, which remains intact due to their fierce loyalty to their job, and to one another. Redford, whose starred in spy thrillers like “Three Days of the Condor,” played a very convinc­ ing and cool role in the film. What more can I say about Pitt, who looks as sharp as ever, until the prison guards beat him to a bloody mess (sorry ladies). Perhaps this is Pitt’s motive for agreeing to this role, considering that he tends to shy away from being viewed as a sex symbol and is constantly taking roles where he is physically marred (“Fight Club” and “Snatch”). Catherine McCormack’s character is not introduced in the film until half­ way through the movie. She has a dual role, playing a British aid worker and Pitt’s love interest. Although she has a small role in the film, it is nonetheless one of the most pivotal because, in a sense, most of the conflict in the story is directly or indirectly affected by her. The movie also includes Larry Bryggman (“Die Hard with a Vengeance”), who plays a nasty, two-faced, arrogant CIA bureau­ crat. Marianne .Jean-Baptiste (“The Cell”, “28 Days”) plays Muir’s loyal secretary, who will do anything to stir up some much-needed action in her seem­ ingly boring job. Moviegoers who can appreciate good acting and amazing cinematography will be extremely satisfied by what this movie has to offer. With enough action-packed scenes to make Arnold Schwarzenegger blush, “Spy Games” will undoubtedly become a classic among spy thrillers. The film, with a running time of 127 minutes, is rated R for lan­ guage, some violence and sexual­ ity. REVIEW New York Sidewalks on Screen By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Sunday”), Heather Graham {“ From Hell”), and Stanley Tucciif Americas Sweethearts” ). Sidewalks of New York is a romantic comedy involving seven Manhattanites trying to find their way through the ups and downs of dating, marriage, and all that falls in between. If you want to dive in to the sad state of “dating” in 2001, this is the film for you. Married, separated, frustrated or search­ ing —somehow, we can all relate to “Sidewalks of New York.” Although this may sound depressing, the film has a way of pulling you into the garbage and you find yourself rooting for their happiness and minding their dating survival tips. The film stars including Edward Burns ( “ Any Given Written and directed by Edward Bums {“The Brothers M cMullen” and “She's the One”), Sidewalks, which was filmed in Manhattan, has a Woody Allen-ish air to it. The man-on-the-street inter­ views give thei audience a peek into the sex and dating lives of these interesting characters. Sidewalks was filmed in 17 days and has a slightly annoy­ ing documentary quality to it. One of the drawbacks of this film is how the camera dizzily lunges back and forth between the actors’ faces. The film is rated R for sex­ ual content and lanuguage, and has a running time of one hour. Doha Criba: Annex Packed for Student Production By J. RYAN SANDAHL For The Pride This is the time of year when motion pictures are most meaningful. That is to say, they actually make a statement about something important In the case of “Life as a House,” the state­ ment is that life is short, life is precious, and for some, life sucks. But with a little help from a loved one, life can be wonder­ ful. Kevin Kline (“A Fish Called Wanda”) is George Monroe, a model builder bored with his job and tired of his life. He lives alone in a very run-down old house that he has long since dreamed of tearing down to build his dream house. One day, his boss decides that 20 years is far too long for George to have worked the same job, so he fires him. Upset, George storms out of there and passes out, right on the concrete. He wakes up in a hospital and we find out he llr M m » H La m ; Hayden Christsen stars as Sam in Life as a House. (Couresy PhotoAMDB.com) has about four months to live. George is transformed after the news of his eminent death. Meanwhile, his ex-wife Robin, played by Kristin Scott Thomas (“Random Hearts”), remarries a man who is too busy for his family and two young children. Her teenage son Sam, played by Hayden Christensen ( Star Wars: Episodes II and III ), is a gothic, ajigry, and emotionally distraught teenager, The audience truly feels for Christensen’s character, as well as Kline’s. Their performance is marvelous. Christensen deliv­ ers a very convincing role of a drugged-out teenager, wasting his life away, but is marvelously transformed by his father’s words of wisdom. Their relationship carries most of the film, and the two characters change over the course of the summer. Irwin Winkler (“At First Sight” and “The Net”) directs the film with skill and subtlety that sweeps the audience away with the film’s raw, human emo­ tion. We truly care for this fam­ ily as we watch it come together through the power o f love and the ties that bind, in the spirit of “American Beauty”, “Life as a House” is sure to be a Best Picture nominee this year. “Life as a House” is two hours and rated R by the MPAA for language, drug use, and sexual situations. 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Having never read J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic trilogy The Lord o f the Rings (I’ve only read the prelude novel, The Hobbit), I was concerned that I might not understand the characters and mythology integral to the story. But instead, I was pleasantly surprised at not only understand­ ing Tolkien’s world onscreen, but falling madly in love with it. The first attempt to turn Tolkien’s novel into film, in 1978, was an animated failure, but it may have been the attempt to animate, rather than using com­ pelling actors and dynamic spe­ cial effects, that was its down­ fall. However, the second attempt, which is based only on the first novel, The Fellowship o f the Ring, opens Dec. 19 and should prove itself an epic suc­ cess. From the first line, “The world is changed,” hauntingly narrated by Cate Blanchett, the audience will find itself com­ pelled to keep watching. All three novels are encom­ passed in one large epic film; however, audiences will have to wait for parts two and three until 2002 and 2003. “I wanted to take all the great moments from the books and use modern technology to give audiences nights at the mov­ ies unlike anything they’ve expe­ rienced before,” said film direc­ tor, writer and producer Peter Jackson. True to his word, Jackson keeps Tolkien’s literary language, and, rather than allowing the film editor to cut to an image of a scene, Jackson provides elaborate dialogue to describe offcamera scenes. “Tolkien writes in a way that makes everything come alive, and we wanted to set that realis­ tic feeling of an ancient worldcome-to-life right away with the first film, then continue to build it as the story unravels. We constantly referred to the book, not just in writing the screenplay, but also throughout the produc­ tion. Every time we shot a scene, I re-read that part of the book right before, as did the cast,” said Frodo seeks a moment of peace in the safe harbors in the land of the elves. (Couresy photo/NewLine Cinemas) Jackson. Wood describes Frodo as “a farmer whose hands are always Tolkien first released his nov­ evil that bring humanity to the film. Although the special effects very curious adventurer. Frodo in the soil,” he comments. “He’s els in 1954, and has since had a profound effect on readers due to are dizzying, spectacular and lives in a time when most of his not the most sophisticated being his depiction of the classic arche­ 95% realistic, the filmmakers fellow Hobbits want to stay with in the Fellowship, but he makes typal struggle between good and keep you interested in the char­ their own kind, but Frodo is very Up for it with his earnest steadi­ acters rather than carrying you different in that he wants to leave ness.” evil. Although Sam is a simple Tolkien tells the tale of a away on a cloud of special effects, and see the rest of the world and something last years Star Wars all its wonders.” \ figure, he provides most of the Hobbit caught in a mythical war This curiosity leads him on comic relief. During one scene that affects all creatures. In times Prequel Could not do. In a land filled with elves,, a dynamic and thrilling adven­ that was replicated exactly like of war, films and novels like Tolkien’s help us deal with the warlocks, giants, humans, and ture that takes the audience on a the novel, Gandolf the wizard struggle of real evil in the world. evil creatures, ironically it is journey from Hobbit land to the and Frodo catch Sam eavesdrop­ two small hobbits that dreamlike and beautifully shot ping on their conversation. The release of the provide the center­ elf land, all the way to the middle Sam is pulled through the Lord o f the Rings _ T T . T piece for the film’s earth’s depths of evil, the castle T -,T window by the wizard and could have no bet- . K E V I E W plot:* The 3-foot-six- of the Lord of the Ring. bumbles through an explanation ter timing than inch hobbit, Frodo, Some of the plot along the something to the effect of “I the present. And what better face of evil played by 20-year-old Elijah way seems trite, but that may have didn’t hear anything important, in the film than Christopher Lee, Wood, the character responsible more to do with the film being just something about a ring, an who plays Saruman, the warlock for destroying the ring, and Fro- part one in a series than anything evil lord and the end of the gone bad. Lee, a horror film vet­ do’s friend Sam, played by Sean else. Scenes that remained true to world.” the story are classic, yet some of Yet, comedy is rare in this eran and classically typecast evil Astin. Frodo, together with a Fel­ the sentimentality (often remind­ film due to the intense action, vol­ character best known for his roles as Dr. Frankenstein and Drac- lowship, must take the One Ring ing me of Pearl Harbor, Casa­ atile war scenes, dramatic escapes ula, pl^ys a frightening warlock across Middle-earth to Mount blanca, Dances with Wolves and from evil by the fellowship and that allows the audience to put Doom, where it first was forged, other war films) is unnecessary grief-filled moments when the a face to the monstrosity behind and destroy it forever. The fel­ in the areas that stray from the characters have a chance to stop lowship created to help Frodo novel. running. Yet, every moment is the L ord o f theRings actions. destroy the ring also includes While Sam isn’t quite so worth watching and as you leave The lord himself, of course, is a faceless evil, which is far two other hobbits, Merry and adventurous as Frodo, Sean Astin the theater you will know that more bone chilling than when we Pippin; Gandolf, the warlock; two says about his character, “To you have had the chance to watch can recognize and assign blame humans, Boromir and Aragon me, he personifies decency, sim­ film history in the making. (Viggo Mortenson); an elf, Lego- plicity, honesty and loyalty, the Lord o f the Rings is rated to the evil around us. las (the enchanting Orlando ultimate Hobbit.” “I look at him PG-13 by the MPAA and has a Yet, it is the characters that are thwarting off this faceless Bloom); and the dwarf Khazad. as this kind of pastoral figure, a running time of 178 minutes. g g g a a s iis i w ']lip ^& |pp w f ' s' ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 5PSI] Thursday December 13th - Neimans 1 "College Coeds Bane LUild” S IC K E S T H IP -H O P D J ’S from H a llo w e e n at N eim an s D J S U L * fir O J c a s ? f t « i i i u n o c k i t a l l f i m t i t ! S P € € * a y .G U f 5 t:n j> > ^ < ^ ^ paT R icH iian e P rogmmiv. 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Two years ago, after only our first year ofjournalism, Professor Madeleine Marshall, Pride adviser, took a chance with two quiet girls and helped turn them into campus leaders. For that, we are both grateful. Thank you. As a campus, you students have embraced the changes we have made in the paper, like the new layout, our continuing struggle with the online edi­ tion^ student comic strips (that we hope to continue), controversial columns, editori­ als, and a colorful literary supplement. As student writers, we continued to push ourselves to better our writing, and as editors we pushed ourselves to cover important news for students. However, some things have remained. The students. You have been proactive as newsreaders, and we encourage you to continue. The student newspaper is one of the few places where students can express their voices to the administration, faculty, and other students. Value it. Our opinion pages continue to be the most exciting pages because of what you have brought to them. Thank you. As students, we have had opportuni­ ties to attend diverse, enriching campus events. Many clubs and ASI continue to struggle with oursrimewhat tediously apa­ thetic campus and try to create an exciting campus life for us. We hope that The Pride continues to cover their contributions and that more students begin to appreciate their efforts. Student leaders, thank you. Our professors have helped us build a strong foundation for our writing with their teaching and advising. They’ve helped us questions ourselves and others (a useful tool for writers), taught us grammar tips (we are trying to avoid writing in passive voice), and given us other valuable lessons both inside and outside the classroom. Now we feel more confident expressing ourselves as writers to not only the univer­ sity, but those outside of it. Thank you. Administrators of this campus have been both open and encouraging to The Pride. Although we were not always well- liked because of our reporting and uncov­ ering of news, good and bad, the school has continued to support student voice. The College of Arts and Sciences, as a whole, has been tremendously helpful. Our hope is that in the future, students, faculty and administrators from the College of Business Administration, Education, and the future colleges, will participate more and help represent the variety of student ED ITO R IA L There are also administrators who have helped push the paper forward and supported the newspaper for several years, including Cheryl LeGras of College Suc­ cess Services. Thank you. We hope you all will join us in provid­ ing the new editors with the same support you have given us over the past two years. Thank you. rrs T6o lateY A dventure; m ceocM X A &ARCA / ©2001 I LETTERS Be Patriotic, Burn your Flag T he P rid e Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Editor News Editor Manager Advisor Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Martha Sarabia Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mall account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. Recent months have seen a are likely to support the protec­ huge surge in displays of patrio­ tion of a symbol to supposedly tism. Rallying around the flag respect it are currently display­ seems to be the thing to do. ing little respect for that same The P ride Everywhere we go, there are symbol. CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 flags, flags that were not there Burning the flag is, in a Ail opinions and letters to the editor, published in Phone:(760)750-6099 three months ago. I think it is way, the most patriotic thing The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and. do not great that there has been a sud­ that can be done. To burn the necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu den resurgence of support for flag is not only the correct way State University San.Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent bttp://www.csusmpride.com our country. to dispose of the aforementioned the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone Some of the things that have tattered flags, it is also a sym­ been done and may be done bolic speech. It is a symbolic with this newfound nationalism speech that can be used to show are of great concern however. contempt for the government, Civil liber­ which is a right ties are some of we have and must I am writing in response to from an interview Their our the fundamental “People likely to continue to pro- a letter you published entitled, Pride, orHis fundamentalist with killingGod killing us,more God Osama? reli­ them, sounds like values that the support the protection tect. The ability “What Is the Cause of All of gious views place us as the a war between Gods in which United States o f U S y m b o l Ure CUr- to burn the flag is This Destruction?” First of all, enemies of God, and therefore most people are collateral dam­ was founded on, rentty displaying little ea!f° an ac!“ °w 1' let me thank you for printing deserving victims of violence he age. and these values - **° dgement that we it. This was a demonstration of perpetrates in the name of his Particularly offensive was the have served us respect for that same iive in a country your commitment to represent “loving God.’’* insinuation that the September well. Yet there symbol." where that right the student body accurately by Both of these parties assert attacks were caused by abor­ has been a rush has not yet been allowing all opinions to be heard, that their “loving tion, premarital to throw these rights away. taken away from us, and the even those lacking sound judg­ God” wants people sex, and the lack Civil liberties are far easier celebration of our rights is a ment, a solid argument, a basis dead who have the of Jesus worship to lose than to gain back. celebration of what it is to live in compassion, or those over­ audacity to disagree with ‘his’ in school. This is the logic, which Periodically there have been in the United States. Therefore, whelmed by the sheer weight arbitrarily selected, acquits a rapist because his vic­ attempts at passing a consti­ in the burning of the flag it is of lifeless dogma. As another self-appointed representatives. tim committed the sin of wear­ tutional amendment prohibiting possible to, at once, protest the voice in our diverse school, I From the religious perspective, ing sexually suggestive cloth­ the burning of our flag. This is erosion and elimination of our would like to offer an alternative who is favored in the eyes of ing. “She had it cornin’ to ‘er.” a very foolish endeavor, and one civil liberties, and celebrate the . viewpoint to the one expressed God? Those with the fabulous Perhaps pre-marital sex would that will probably take place in few we still retain. The celebra­ in that letter. luck to be born into a land decline if our women were cov­ the near future, considering the tion of our rights would make I realize that sound reason­ that recognizes their religion ered from head to toe. current rallying around the flag our founding fathers happy, just ing and a belief in an individual’s as truth. Sounds like winning Talk about looking superfi­ that we have seen. The pro­ as the protesting of the loss personal connection to divinity the lotto. Yeeehaah! What about cially at causes. I find it sicken­ hibition of, perhaps, the ulti­ of our rights would. No one are enemies of dogma, so this innocent children murdered in ing that people use these trag­ mate form of symbolic speech would suggest that our country’s letter may be of no further inter­ the Crusades for having been edies as a pulpit to espouse as an attempt to show some sort founding fathers were unpatri­ est to the author of “What Is the born Muslim? Or the Catholics their 17th-century views instead of respect for the symbol of otic. Burning the flag is patri­ Cause ...” and her indoctrinated and Protestants who killed each of seeing the broader picture for a country that prides itself on otic. comrades. For those of us whose other over different interpreta­ humanity. So many wars have being free is absurd. Ironically, Osama bin Laden has been beliefs do not forbid us to think tions of the same book? been disguised with the name of many of the people who would accused of hijacking Islam. Do for ourselves, I propose that the Tough luck, I guess. A nec­ God. We will never be free of support the supposed protection riot let our own government type of thinking expressed in essary evil in the perfection of events like these until we cease of the flag are the same people hijack our civiUiberties. * that letter is the same that bin God’s greater vision. And which perpetuating separation in the who currently have tattered flags Protect our civil liberties. Laden uses to justify his actions. God is the true God? The God name of that which is supposed on their vehicles ~ vehicles that Be patriotic. “[God] will make his enemies of the Bible who killed the her­ to unify us all. display the flag unlit at night, perish ... you are either for etics that believed the Earth was and in the last few days have David J. Ludwig him, or against him.” Is this round? Bin Laden’s God who Richard Hunt been rained on. People who Student excerpted from a letter to The kills people for being American? Student To Indoctrinated Comrades LETTER �Bodyboarders Are Dedicated to Their Sport, Too Tae Kwon Do Another Cougar Sport By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer Physical education is more than just cross country and golf at Cal State San Marcos. The P.E. class, Tae Kwon Do (PE 210), brings martial arts to stu­ dents. The course, taught by instructors Grand Master Chun and Frank Pulsdrac, combines the intense art form of Tae Kwon Do with group discus­ sions. Every Friday morning, about 30 students come to class (located a few blocks from the school), ready to practice low blocks, sidekicks and even an Occasional chop to the neck. Grand Master Chun prac­ tices the Ji Do Kwon method of Tae Kwon Do. Ji Do Kwon, which means the “association for knowledge ” or “way of knowl­ edge association,” fuses funda­ mental training philosophies in patience, love, patriotism, and respect for oneself and others. Students engage in meth­ odology involving leadership, self-development, goal setting and personal achievement, while working to achieve correct stance, technique and form through rigorous, but enlighten­ ing, aerobic workouts. Chun said he understands that students are busy with their studies and work, but insists that individuals maintain a “balance of physical and mental training achieved through Tae Kwon Do.” The class is a 3-unit academic course listed as PE 210-Tae Kwon Do. “I was looking for elective units to graduate when I found out about the course,” said stu­ dent and white belt Justin Stough. “My friends and I have a good time learning self defense togeth- Shawn Harris For The Pride Ian Quinn, a student and Tae Kwon Do brown belt, said, “Working with Grand Master Chun is great. He recognized I had prior experience in other forms of martial arts, and influ­ enced me to increase commu­ nication and skill development with other students. I also learn a lot about self-realization and strategic goal planning through the lectures in the beginning of class/’ Chun said that university support is excellent. “Cal State San Marcos has sponsored our program for six years now. We have over 100 students from the university who continually train and practice and hope to gain more.” Chun, a senior Ji Kwon Do Grand Master, began his train­ ing more than 50 years ago in Korea, where he trained with the founders of the Ji Do Kwon. After the Korean War, Chun was selected to serve as bodyguard for the Korean Prime Minister. He later became chief instructor of the Seoul National Police Force and aided the Korean CIA in teaching Ho Shin Sul (self defense). When he moved to New York City in 1969, Chun trained with Richard Chun and black belts/actors Joe Hayes and Gregory Hines. He worked with the New York City Ballet, combining ballet move­ ments arid Tae Kwon Do as an “art.” In 1976, £Jiun began spon­ soring the All-American Open Championships, which began in Youngstown and Cleveland, Ohio, and then he moved to San Marcos in 1987 to introduce the All-American Open to the West Coast. Chun said he believed “the traditional martial arts is eternal - a good studio will develop a consistent program balancing the physical with the mental.” Tae Kwon Do, which means the “way of the foot and the fist,” first originated during the early history of the Korean Peninsula. The Koguryo, Paekje and Silla were kingdoms that, around 57 B.C., used Tae Kwon Do as one of the principal subjects in physical training. The mar­ tial art form survived many generations, continuing through the Chosen Dynasty (1392-1910), and remained prominent after the masters secretly handed down the art after the liberation of Japan in 1945. I’ve got some news for Southern California: Bodyboarders are just as dedi­ cated to their sport as surfers. True, the majority does not take it as seriously, but bodyboarders have just as much fun. And for those who don’t know, not all bodyboards are made by Morey Boogie. So please don’t say that you are going “boogie board­ ing” unless you own an actual Bpogi-brand bodyboard. Bodyboards have come a long way from the flimsy early models. Back in the early 80s when I started, the hot board was a Morey Red Edge bodyboard. Compared to today’s boards, it was similar to the rudimen­ tary plane that the Wright broth­ ers first flew. Now, most body­ boards have a slick bottom and can come in a variety of shapes and colors. You can purchase a board with stringers on the inside to make the board stiffer and fast­ er, or you can get one made with different types of foam for different temperature waters, because you can find body­ boarders at all four corners of the planet. At 30 years old, I thought I would have given it up by now, but strangely, I find it as fun as when I was 13 and playing in the shorebreak. After all these years, I can now say that I shred. I grew up on the Central Coast up north where you have everything from hungry sharks to cows and deer on the cliffs watching you as you drop into big cold tubes. These waves broke over rocky reefs and burnt-out old surfers, with their solid black wetsuits, who rode surfboards from the 1970s. Sometimes it got so cold that the sand would be frozen and would crunch as you walked over it. I know the coastline between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties like the back of my hand. With bodyboarding, you have a few options on how you ride the board. You can lie down on it in a prone position, or you can ride it in a “drop-knee” position, which requires that you hop up on the board as quickly as possible during the takeoff and put one leg up, and one beneath you. This is the way I prefer to ride. It feels faster and you dan pull many of the maneuvers that a surfer does. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have “surfing envy,” it is just that in this position you are more upright than when you are prone. During the past 17 years I have learned how to surf and have also picked up a nice 8’ thruster that I take out when the waves are flat. Down here in Southern California, we have a veritable cornucopia of waves. This winter looks pretty promis­ ing as far as waves go, and there is a vibe in the air that all men and women of the water have. This vibe is saying to us, “You’d better wax up you boards good and be ready. When I come screaming down the coast, from the Pacific North, I am going to give you all the ride of your life.” To this vibe I answer, “We are ready and we are pumped.” J e ff C udm ore: L acrosse Team Player By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer Little by little, students at Cal State San Marcos are work­ ing 16 improve student life on campus; one of those students is Jeff Cudmore, ASI Programming Recreation Technician Assistant, and co-captain of the lacrosse team, Cudmore, who is heavily involved in intramural sports on campus, is putting together an intramural basketball team for next semester. The spring semester will fea­ ture the first games of ASI’s intramural lacrosse team, which Cudmore has co-captained since March, along with Cory Barnhart and Adam Gattuso. The team has 17 players, and a few of them have previous lacrosse-playing experience from high school, as well as experi­ ence playing hockey and foot­ ball. “They use their skills and abilities as natural athletes as a tool to become more successful within the team,” said Cudmore, a junior majoring in literature and writing, with a minor in criminology. “Each member has the potential to become great in the future, not only through athletic involvement, but also as leaders of the community.” Cudmore, 23, confessed that being a team leader can be dif­ ficult. “I would love to be more organized, it would make our program run a little smoother,” said Cudmore. “But then again, we are still in the process of growing, so I guess it’s all right to make a little mistake here and there.” Cudmore and the lacrosse team team said they hope that the community will support them, and help them become recog­ Jeff Cudmore, on the lacrosse team, also worksfor the student government. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) nized by other CSU schools. The co-captains have been will be on Founders’ Plaza dur­ appreciation to all the support anxious and excited, and we which ASI, Cal State San Marcos, are looking forward to a great working to find sponsors and ing Fundraising Days. “On behalf of my team, I and the student body has given season.” donations for the team. From Dec. 10-13, the lacrosse team would like to thank and give us,” said Cudmore. “We are very �Catalog Under Consideration By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer . Cal State San Marcos pro­ duces the university’s General Catalog on a yearly basis to inform students of modifications to class descriptions and the school-wide policies. The Office of Academic Programs, whose committee works on refining the yearly catalog, however, is con­ sidering creating a bi-yearly cat­ alogue. Modeled after San Diego State University’s catalog, the bi-yearly catalog is still in the planning stages. “We want to put the best face forward for the campus that we can. The first thing students will see in the catalog if this goes through, are rather attrac­ tive images of Cal State San Marcos,” said David Barsky, associate vice president of Aca­ demic Affairs. With the bi-yearly catalog, the university would print more color pictures and focus more on its layout and design. The catalog could therefore be used as a recruiting mechanism that would be on display at high schools and junior colleges. A bi-yearly catalogue would also decrease the money spent on the yearly publication, which is supported from sales of the book and the school budget. Also, the class scheduled dis­ tributed every semester would cost less. Science Expo »A rticle cont. from pg. 3 experiments for some 200 students to perform. Some of the experiments helped the young­ sters learn how animals adapt to their environment, what causes sound, and how plants use light to produce food. Each student had 15 minutes to present a spe­ cific science concept to small groups of Discovery School students, who rotated through the mini-science exposition at 15-minute intervals. “The science fair was bene­ ficial because there were handson activities and visual demon­ strations that allowed students to become actively involved in learning,” said Vlasic. He added, “With science, or any subject for that matter, the challenge is to keep student interest and motivation. The sci­ ence fair helped in this respect because the activities were fun, appropriate in content for the primary grades, hands-on, and allowed students to learn by doing.” The CSUSM cohort includes nearly two dozen seniors under Norman’s direction, who have attended the same classes, stud­ ied together and journeyed together through an integrated credential program that began with the spring 2000 semester. Only one more semester remains before students in the cohort graduate with a bache­ lor’s degree in liberal studies and arts. Brand Name: “Cal State San Marcos” By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer This semester, the Academic Program Marketing Task Force has set out to create an image for Cal State San Marcos that sets it apart from other local universities. “The most effective part of any program is to raise aware­ ness and to communicate specific messages comes from employees in an organization,” said Rick Moore, head of the communica­ tions department on campus, and head chair of the task force. According to Moore, that is why employees and students are now urged to refer to the univer­ sity as Cal State San Marcos, and discontinue the use of CSUSM, because other universities in the San Diego region are often referred to by their initials, for example, SDSU for San Diego State University. According to Moore, to set Cal State San Marcos apart from the bunch, it is the responsibil­ ity of students and staff to use the new brand Cal State San Marcos when referring to the university. The goal is to have this new brand name differenti­ ate this school from others in the area. Students and staff members supporting the university and its marketing efforts can only make the lives of Cal State San Marcos college community members improve, according to Moore. Though the “brand name” change might seem trivial or insignificant, the fact is that many get CSU and UC schools confused. By simplifying and marketing a name that stands out from the rest, according to task force officials, the Aca­ demic Program Marketing Task Force is attempting to leave an impression on potential future students. Lower Division Advising By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Toward the end of this semester and as registration approached, students had a diffi­ cult time seekingrtower-division advising. The problems began with student-advisor ratios. There are only two advisors available for 1600 lower-division students. “We try to encourage students to come in ASAP so we can help them out,” said Jane Sparks, a lower-division advisor. “Before and after registration we are so busy that it becomes difficult for students to get the help they need.” Throughout the semester, Sparks sends out e-mails to lower-division students, encour­ aging them to seek advising during off-peak times in jthe semester. The reality is that urgency for appointments builds near registration time, when stu­ dents tend to want advising help. Sign-up sheets are released weekly and within a day or so, all slots fill up with appointments. After lower-division registration, advisors’ schedules open up and walk-in advising appointments are available. Sparks advises students not to hold off on reg­ istration if they need to see an advisor arid can’t get an appoint­ ment, but rather to go ahead and register, then seek advising after advisement calms down. Students can then add or drop classes as the need arises. Michael Temple, a former lower-division advisor, is no longer employed at the university , and his departure added stress to the fall semester registration for lower-division students. Reasons for Temple’s departure have not been disclosed. Natasha Brock has temporarily taken over Tem­ ple’s position. This semester, many students did not know what classes to enroll in. Advisement encourages students to attend advising ses­ sions before November in the fall, and as soon as possible during the spring semester. There are also general education require­ ment handouts in the advising reception area in Craven Hall 3106. Now that you've worked hard all semester, Don't you deserve to get off? (Campus, that is) SANDWICHES COFFEE PASTRIES SMOOTHIES SALADS S LOTS MORE! SAN NiAS.e©S, CA RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OPEN 71111PM 6 NIGHTS A WEEK L E UICEVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND IVMS SATURDAY NIGHTS POWER SURGE CAFE 24/ S T INO K . 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 AIDS environment fall 2001 Foundation Classroom Building (FCB) job fair recycling https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/e864150cc9472207051ea834612157d3.pdf 4e1897a0822b973ab407e6f2ffc715fd PDF Text Text .http://wwwxsusm.edu/pride The Pride Vol VIII No. 9/Tuesday, October 24,2000 California State University San Marcos Graduate and C hildren T rot t o R aise M oney High school E S S S T * f or A .S.I. L earning C enter ^Le C ollege L ife By: Victoria Segall Pride Editor Sixty-two graduate and professional schools participated in CSUSM's 7th Annual Graduate and Professional School Fair at Founders Plaza on October 23. From 10am to 1pm, students were able to speak with school representatives and collect college brochures and application materials. "Students really like it. It's a time when they can speak informally with college recruiters with no worries about how it will affect their recruitments," said Susan Buck, CSUSM Career Counselor and Graduate Fair Coordinator. "It's a good opportunity to spend a short period of time gathering lots of information," added Sandy Punch, Director of the Career and Assessment Center. Representatives from Tuskegee Institute attending the fair mark the first time that the campus was able get a historically acknowledged African-American college to participate. Punch and Buck both said that for several years CSUSM has invited predominately historical African-American colleges to participate in the fair; however, this is the first year they've been able to attend. "It's very hard to draw colleges that are historically AfricanAmerican. Most of the colleges are from the Midwest and East " said Punch. The university typically invites CSU, UC, and nearby state schools because demographics and student surveys show that CSUSM students tend to remain close to Southern California. CSUSM's Graduate Fair is scheduled around a system-wide schedule that also includes SDSU, UCSD and Point Loma Nazarene. The schools hold their fairs one day this week. The schools typically rotate fair days every year so that the fairs are held on different days of the week each year. Out of the 23 CSUs, CSUSM is one of only seven schools that host the fair. After the fair, students received information on how to apply for graduate and professional schools during a workshop held in Commons 206. In This Issue By: Enrique Refugio Contributing Writer Three-year old Kyle Doheney (left) waits patiently for the Child Trot to begin. Kyle was one of many youngsters who participated in the Second Annual Child Trot The children earned pledge money to benefit the A.S.I Early Learning Center. Photos by Cheryl Cline. Second Annual Child Trot owned and operated by A.S.I. Austin Gallegos, a 5-year-old former student of the Early Learning Center, raced along with his sisters, Hunter and Ashley. "I'm happy. I beat my 7-year-old sister," Austin grinned. Most attractions at the Child Trot were free while others, like the screening of the movie "Chicken Run," required a small donation. Some campus organizations pitched in. Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members gave away balloon animals. Circle K International, a service-oriented club, provided free face painting and storytelling. » Coiltinued on pg. 2 By: Darcy Walker Pride Staff Writer Kids, parents and students came out in support of Associated Students Inc.'s Early Learning Center, taking part in the 2nd Annual Child Trot at Mangrum Track and Field on Saturday, October 21. Wearing balloon hats and accompanied by cheering moms and dads, kids ran, walked and toddled around the track to earn pledge money. All proceeds from the event went to support the Early Learning Center, which is New A.S.I. Early Learning Center? By: Darcy Walker Pride Staff Writer Associated Students, Inc. has, for the past three years, been operating the Early Learning Center from a location a half-mile off campus, on Twin Oaks Valley Road near the Power Surge Caf<§. But A.S.I. is now looking into the possibility of relocating the center to a new building on campus. A.S.I. Executive Director Darlene Willis explained that, having recently received a grant » Continued on pg. 2 F ree S peech Area to b e M oved . . .but do students even care? By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer "This Campus seems very sterile to me," said Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard when asked about the state of free speech on campus. Poullard is currently sitting on the Campus Committee for Free Speech, Solicitation, and Distribution, deciding, among other issues, where to relocate the Free Speech, area. But the voice of students seems so quiet that few know that a Free Speech area already exists at CSUSM. Yet, with the campus and the surrounding areas developing as quickly as they are, many believe that the community environment on campus will soon change drastically, which will affect both use and location of the Free Speech area. Dean Poullard says, "The University is moving toward a student-centered philosophy, and Meet Stephen Arts and Building, extending as far back as FCB. No one could give confident predictions on where the future Free Speech area would be located, though one suggestion seems to be the grassy area near the Caesar Chavez statue. President Gonzalez noted that, "Right now, our facilities are so small that it's hard to get five people together in the Free Speech area. As the campus grows, it will probably shift down by the stairs between the library and the Caesar Chavez statue." "The space should be visible and central, but not disruptive to student traffic," said Dean Poullard. Poullard also said that the next location for the Free CSUSM's Free Speech area Speech area "will probably only Photo by Melanie Addington. be temporary before the Presently, the Free Speech University's growth shifts the area is situated between center of campus again. Academic Hall and the Science » Continued on pg. 2 as the campus grows, the Free Speech area will become a more important issue as residences are added. With a hyper-influx of younger students, 18, 19 and older, there will be more attention to this area and the issues on campus." Sports & Opinion Academic Bulletin Knmrttiifi mftrir (L^HUPUS J968t PageS Page 6 siSSSiW H I Crawford high school students spent the day at CSUSM for the Freshman for a Day Program Oct. 17 & 19. Photo by Enrique Refugio. the Crawford students said th$y were pleased and grateful they had the chance to be college students for a day. A second Freshman for a Day session took place on Tuesday, October 17. Calendar IIIIIJIII1 J : | Page 8 1*8*7 Ms "Being in college is like a rollercoaster," said Jesus Ramirez. Ramirez was one of thirty students from Crawford High School who had the opportunity to experience college life at CSUSM on Thursday, October 19. The students were part of CSUSM's Freshman for a Day Program (FFAD). The program works to "enrich and motivate high school students who have not been exposed to college life," according CSUSM's Outreach and Recruitment, which coordinates the FFADProgram. The high school students began the day at 9am. They were given a campus tour, learned about admission requirements, attended actual class lectures, took notes and received class assignments. "All students are in the AVID Program," said Karen Rogoff, a Crawford High School counselor. AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) is a high school program that encourages and helps high school students with college applications, preparation for SAT's, and helps students partake in college preparatory courses. Ramirez felt that more students could benefit from programs such as FFAD and AVID. After visiting the campus, many of the Crawford students said they were considering attending college. When asked what she thought about CSUSM, Crawford student Raelyn Pili answered* "It's cool. It's calm and quiet, just perfect." Overall, i II11 ii 1 .-'J • 1! §!!!! l• I 1 • • • lllilll HI II i tillii �<v The Pride �The Pride 2 Tuesday, October 24, 2000 Free Speech Area » Contiimed from pg. 1 But Poullard said this should be decided on by the committee by the end of the semester. In regard to the Free Speech area, Deborah Smith, in CSUSM's Office of Public Relations, states, "As the university grows, where it is now will not be a central location, which is important for a Free Speech area. Additionally, it is important that this area be easily accessible to and monitored by university police. We don't want there to be any threat of it getting out of control." Lieutenant Bill McCullough with the campus police, whose duty it is to monitor the Free Speech area, spoke of his 18 years of experience policing Los Angeles State's Free Speech area, citing vast differences of the Free Speech area's usage on the two campuses: "Although I have seen L.A.'s Free Speech area as the site of physical confrontations between groups ranging from the Revolutionary Communist Youth to supporters of the Ayatollah Khomeini and the Moonies, I think that this [CSUSM] is an institution of higher learning and that the creative exchange of ideas is very important here. If someone is saying something offensive, you do not have to stand there and listen to it. It is our duty to insure not only the rights of the listeners, but also those of the speaker, and that*, a reasonable volume and level of safety is adhered to." Deborah Smith, commented that "In public institutions, especially educational institutions, Free Speech is seen as sacrosanct, but it cannot disrupt education." However, aside from a few complaints from professors last semester concerning the minister's volume, disruption of education has been little threat given the relative non-use of free speech on campus. ing the right of public school students to wear black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War. In 1989 (Texas v. Johnson) and again in 1990 (U.S. v. Eichman), the Court struck down government bans on "flag desecration." Other examples of protected symbolic speech include works of art, T-shirt slogans, political buttons, musical lyrics and theatrical performances. Dean Poullard, while wishing to see more students exercise their constitutional First Amendment Are students apathetic? The Free Speech area is sometimes utilized demurely by fraternities or random club activities, but the marketplace of ideas was untouched other than a Ralph Nader support group this semester, and minister Jeb Smock last spring. * Student Karen Gibson noted, "we are guaranteed Free Speech by The First Amendment to the Constitution, yet on the CSUSM campus, there is little concern that our voices will be silenced by the institution's power because we apathetically silence our own voices." In its 1969 decision in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School DistrictT the Supreme Court held that students in public schools do not relinquish their First Amendment rights once on campus, recogniz- off-campus. This student's focus is oh their family, getting to work, getting to classes, finding their advisor, finding a parking place, getting off campus, and finishing school - and not on a Free Speech area and the issues raised or not raised there," said Poullard. However, many students welcome the idea of a Free Speech area, asserting, like student Kristie Simonson, that "it would be good to hear people's ideas about things; to hear different points of view." Student Juan Ortiz was surprised to hear that we had a Free Speech area but excitedly wished for "more public political discussion." Asked if she knew where the Free Speech area was, student Patricia Byers quizzically remarked, "I guess I just assumed that the Free Speech area was everywhere." How do we speak up? Forum Plaza is a one possible spot for the new Free Speech area. Photo by Victoria Segall. rights, and acknowledging its potential to be both healthy and contentious, is concerned but not surprised by the current silence. "At San Marcos, where the average student age is 26, the student's energies are mostly focused "I want to see fliers, I want to see posters, I want to see people arguing in the quad over sensitive issues, I want to see students engaged in dialogue," asserted Poullard. As no school official was able to give any clear-cut CSUSM guidelines for use of the Free Speech area, students must assume that there aren't any aside from those stipulated in the Constitution. Lieutenant Bill McCullough predicts "Free Speech area guidelines will most likely develop as more people use the area, so there becomes a sort of give and take between what is allowable and what isn't." Of course, institutional guidelines must comply with those given in the U.S. Constitution. Students have a constitutional right to express their opinions as long as they do so in a way that doesn't "materially and substantially" disrupt classes or other school activities. If you completely block entrances to the buildings or walkways, school officials can stop you. They can probably also stop you from using language that they think is "vulgar or indecent." Government can also limit some protected speech by imposing "time, place and manner" restrictions. This is most commonly done by requiring permits for meetings, rallies and demonstrations. But such permits, which CSUSM has not yet required, cannot be unreasonably withheld, nor can it be denied based on content of the speech. Officials have stipulated, however, that any use of the Free Speech area by persons not working at or attending CSUSM must notify Public Safety and sign a liability waiver form, freeing the University from any responsibility in case of injury. For any students wishing to voice an opinion about the location or use of the Free Speech area, Dean of Students, Jonathan Poullard can be reached at (760) 750-4935. ipt | Child Trot New A.S.I. E a r 1y Learning Center? » Continued from pg. 1 A.S.I, donated most prizes, including goody baskets and tickets to local attractions like the Wild Animal Park. Kids ventured down the west side of the track to explore a fire truck and talk to firefighters from » Continued from pg. 1 San Marcos Station 1. Smaller children jumped in a giant dragonto pay for a feasibility study, A.S.I, bounce. Older kids, like Natalie is now surveying students to meaand Lindsay Anderson, were more sure interest in a new center. "We're interested in the prizes* hoping that, if we're not able to Jay and Laura Coon have two get grants, we may be able to ask sons, Tyler and Jacob, enrolled at students if they want to pay for a the Early Learning Center. Both new child care center," said Willis. parents thought this year's Child Asked about the survey Trot was organized and fun. responses so far, A.S.I. Board Four-year-old Frankie Ann Member Tammy Conley replied, Enriguez brought her sister and "It's not very good." She further mom, Gina, out for the Child Trot. explained that surveyors are not "I like the way everyone gets finding parents with children aged together to support the kids," Gina two to five. said. Conley said the next step might According to Darlene Willis, be to set up a booth where students Executive Director of A.S.I., the can respond to the survey and learn Early Learning Center relies on about the Early Learning Center. fundraisers to provide $5,000 in "I've been here almost four funding every year. The Child Trot years," said Willis, "and I still is the center's main fundraising see students bringing their chilevent. dren, leaving them in the dome, the In addition to parent-paid A.S.I. Lounge, or bringing them to tuition and some grant money, most class. So we know there's a need funding for the child care center for childcare. We just need people comes from A S J ., which uses $5 to come forward and say so." of the $50 per student in fees it According to Willis, the new collects each semester to operate location would have additional the center. space for school^aged children. Willis said that, unlike some A.S.I, hopes to relocate to the new daycare centers, the Early Learning on-campus site in 2003. Center strives to provide "a qualFor more information on the ity environment that focuses on A.S.I. Early Learning Center call educational enrichment." (760)750-4999. • A.S.I, staff members and Early Learning Center staff and volunteers on the day of the Child Trot. All photos by Cheryl Cline. Graduate Degrees with a Competitive m Edge Hawaii Pacific University provides t he t ook t o be successful in today's fast-changing e nvironment. Located a t t he crossroads o f t he Paaffc, HPU brings a global perspective t o t he classroom. 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Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 544-0279 • Fax: (808) 544-0280 �The Pride M eet S tephen G arcia: V ice-President of F inance a nd A dministrative S ervices By: Darcy Walker Pride Staff Writer While Stephen Garcia brings much needed experience in growth and construction to the office of Finance and Administrative Services, he emphasizes the importance of making students' education the first priority. "Although we are perceived to be furthest away from*the students, that doesn't make any difference. We should still be student focused," Garcia said. His background in construction and education gives Mr. Garcia a unique perspective. He paid his way through Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff by working as a construction laborer, "Most kids would have to work all year round.' I'd work the summer and make more money than they did, which was good because then I could focus on studying—and par- Tuesday, October 24,2000 3 D o y ou w ant t o v ote but f eel l ike y ou don't k now a nything about t he i ssues? tying, both," Garcia said. Some of Garcia's immediate ways to streamline our business After college, Garcia became goals include reviewing the pro- processes so that students can get served faster, so that the registraa retail manager but found that this tion process...is minimized," said demanding field didn't allow time Garcia. He also wants to speed up for graduate studies. So, after movthe hiring process for employees ing with his wife Yolanda m d two to avoid losing them to competing kids to California, Garcia went to employers. wprk for San Diego City Schools. Looking at new ways to attract He enrolled at National University and keep quality teachers is also a in San Diego where he earned his priority because "faculty members MBA. Garcia continued to work are the ones driving the academic in education and do community growth of the university," Garcia outreach in Southern California for explained^ 25 years. Optimism is key when dealing A former boss lured Mr. Garcia Stephen Garcia with university finances, according back to Arizona a few years ago. Photo by Darcy Walker to Garcia. "There's never enoughPima County Community College, a huge system with over 72,000 stu- cedures related to students and dents, was renovating its five cam- employees. "We have to find better »Continued on pg. 5 puses and planning to build a sixth. As Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services for PCCC, Garcia managed a $140 million dollar bond project. N STITUTE o f I N T E R N A T I O N A L S T U D I E S The growth that is currently taking place, combined with a chance to return to California, drew Garcia to CSUSM. "We've got the field Vt JL JL N JL ..1. house, the library, the arts and I NTENSIVE sciences buildings—God, it's an exciting time!" said Garcia, who has grand visions for the future of our campus: "I think we're going to be the premier campus of the 6RA whole Cal State System; and I'll tell you why. Because we sit on JANUARY 3 - 1 9, 2 001 a hill and, although it's expensive CHINESE, FRENCH, fNTERf^CpUiMWESi construction-wise, it's beautiful." JAPANESE, RUSSIAN, He compares our small and invitAND SPANISH ing "city upon a hill" to other campuses like SDSU and Cal State 4 UNITS & 2 LEVELS LA that have become very large INTRODUCTORY 100 and, therefore, lost some of their REFRESHER 270 appeal. Look out for next week's Special Election Edition of The Pride. MONTEREY LANGUAGE & San Diego Campaign Madness I I By: Victor Mireles Pride Staff Writer Driving towards the North Coast Democratic Debate Viewing Party, a news report said that Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Joseph Lieberman was in San Diego watching the debate at a local charter high school. Immediately, plans changed and this reporter was off to High Tech High School. But a problem soon arose: no one seemed to know the school's location. At 5:55pm, local programming was interrupted and the debate coverage began. While I was driving down the 1-5, the debate began with both candidates speaking on foreign policy matters. The constant back and forth of the debate proved soothing, if not boring. At 6:45pm, I gave up the search and headed to the next site where Joe Lieberman was scheduled to appear. Balboa Park's Hall of Champions was the site of a $l,000-a-plate dinner for the Democratic Party. Arriving at 7:10pm, a group of protesters held signs and sang out chants protesting the debates and Lieberman. In effigy, the protesters held a giant man with a shirt covered by a dollar sign that had strings on each of his hands. In his right hand, he held an elephant, and in his left hand, he held a donkey. One member of the protest group, Balmore, stated, "We are here because Nader is not in the debate. He supports universal health care." W TN T F 01 Another protester smiled and laughed while another man who seemed disinterested said, "I just came here with a friend." Across the street was a man in an Armani suit walking towards the Hall of Champions; his gaze never met the protest group. He seemed lost and when asked what he was looking for he replied, "I am looking for my wife. We have to go to the dinner." The police were bored with the protest and talked among themselves. When asked about the protest, one officer said, "I don't care. I have to be here till midnight." Before this reporter was able to get out another question a secret service agent appeared. "Who are you?" he asked. I replied that I was a reporter for The Pride. "I'm sorry. This is a secured area. You will have to leave," said the agent, giving a dirty look to the officer. The police officer began to apologize as I walked across the street. The protesters began to chant, "Human needs, not corporate greed! Let Ralph debate!" Walking away from the event, I passed the man looking for his wife. When asked if he had eaten before the dinner, he laughed and said, "Its not about the food but the cause." Just then his wife appeared wearing a black evening dress. They walked hand-in-hand passing the protesters, the police and a tour bus driver, to eat $1,000 meals. i izfm•HH Ameri ca's Leader OA| p K M m—m in Stud ent cai p I nmi I M Trave I QAI F ^K^Jl^m. 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In a film of strong female performances, Sally Field is exceptionally talented behind the camera as well as in front. Based on the theme of beauty pageants, lip-gloss and perfection, this film takes a surprisingly clever look at a young woman, Mona (played by Minnie Driver). Mona is from a small Illinois town that offers her limited opportunities. However, Mona has big dreams of becoming a beauty pageant queen, which she envisions to be a life of perfection, grace, and validation. Her dream of becoming a beauty queen contrasts the reality of her home life with her parents who only care about booze, cigarettes, and television. As her obsession to become a beauty queen grows, Mona is relentless as she manipulates her way through personal obstacles. With determination, Mona takes after school jobs to earn money for braces and singing, dancing, and modeling lessons from the formidable, pageant diva Verna Chickle (played by Kathleen Turner). The ultimate Miss American Miss Pageant offers her hope, change, and a new outlook, and Mona stops at nothing to get to the top. When Mona, against all odds, beats out her competitors to become Miss Illinois, she is finally on her way to compete for the Miss American Miss Pageant. Through witty dialogue and superb direction, memorable scenes unfold in the film. Mona's obsession turns into a confronta- A Look at The San Diego Music Awards By: Lane Harden and Chelsea Loura Pride Staff Writers The 10th Annual San Diego Music Awards took the city by storm at Humphrey's by the Bay on Shelter Island on Tuesday, October 17. The San Diego Music Awards supports local musical talents and celebrates their success and accomplishments. To date, over $102,000 has been raised to assist elementary school music programs in San Diego. Some of the most talented musicians in , the nation have been San Diego's very own and many of them were recognized at Tuesday evening's event. Awards were given for musical categories such as hip-hop, jazz, country and reggae music.. One of many talented local performers featured at the event was Eve Selis who not only gave The Pride Arts & Entertainment There were live performances by Berkley Hart who took home awards for Best Local Recording Category and Best New Artist. P.O.D. was another popular performer, taking home awards for Song of the Year and Best Hard Rock Band. Other awards of the evening included Best Bar Band won by Pink Froyd, a Pink Floyd cover band. Group of the Year went to Blink-182, and Artist of the Year was awarded to Steve Poltz, an acoustical guitarist. Lifetime Achievement awards were given to two legends of San Diego; Mundell Lowe, a renowned jazz guitarist was recognized for his influence on local musicians. The other award went to Lou Curtiss the owner of a local music store called "Folk Arts Rare Records." Curtiss' store carries classic folk, roots and blues music from the 40V and 50's. Minnie Driver and little Hallie Kate Eisenberg star in Beautiful tion with herself that seems to be more important than winning any pageant. Never missing a beat, Driver is not only "beautiful" but also convincing in her role as an unlikable character. No matter how calculating and selfish Mona gets, we can understand and empathize with her Photo courtesy ofwww.imdb.com. as she comes to terms with herself and her commitments to her feisty 8-year old daughter Vanessa (played by Pepsi-girl Hallie Kate Eisenberg). Some will call it a "chick flick," but Beautiful offers f un and lots of laughs when a young woman is forced to reevaluate her life's goal and, in the process, discovers what's really important and what it truly means to be beautiful. Written by Jon Bernstein (Ringmaster), Beautiful is a kindhearted story with a tearful, but predictable ending. However, you won't be disappointed. Pay It Forward is an Oscar Hopeful Actors Kevin Spacey (Mr. Simonet character) and Haley Joel Osment (Trevor McKinney character) give Oscar-worthy performances in Pay It Forward. Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com. By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer With the release of Pay It Forward, the Oscar race has finally begun. The film is truly wonderful. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made me want to go out and "pay it forward". Pay It Forward tells the story . of a boy named Trevor McKinney (played by Oscar-nominee Haley Joel Osment of Sixth Sense) and his attempt to change the world. Trevor's teacher, Mr. Simonet (played by Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey of American Beauty), assigns Trevor a social studies project. Trevor's slogan for this Mundell Lowe (far right) was one of two recipients for the Lifetime Achieve- assignment is "pay it forward." ment Awards at the San Diego Music Awards. Photo courtesy ofN. Jacobs. By "paying it forward," Trevor plans to help three people with The evening closed with an a captivating performance, but the hope that each of them will also won the Best Pop Album, of ensemble performance of songs go on to help three different the Year Award. Sprung Monkey from bands that originated in people by spreading the kindwas another band that performed, San Diego during the last fifty ness ^and making the world a and they won an award for years. better place. Best Rock Band of the Year. Trevor begins to "pay if forward" by helping a homeless man get back on his feet by feeding him and letting him sleep in the garage. Trevor's school project turns personal when he decides to help his teacher. Trevor decides he wants to help Mr. Simonet by encouraging him to become romantically involved with Arlene McKinney, Trevor's alcoholic mother (played by another Oscar-winner Helen Hunt of As Good as It Gets). Simonet, a burn victim with scars on his face and body, is hesitant to give his heart to Arlene. Arlene, however, opens her heart to Simonet, and Trevor encourages him to pursue the relationship. Meanwhile, a reporter (played by Jerry Maguire's Jay Mohr) is given a brand new Jaguar by an attorney that tells him about the "pay it forward" idea. Shocked by the incredible generosity of the attorney and curious about "pay it forward," the reporter tries to track the origin of the idea. The trail eventually leads back to Trevor who is continuing to work on his project to better the world. Director Mimi Leder's first two films, Deep Impact and The Peacemaker; have not been much to rave about, but three times is definitely a charm with her latest film, Pay It Forward. Osment, Spacey and Hunt give phenomenal performances and have great potential for Oscar nominations. This movie is bound to be one of the top five films of the year because it succeeds in doing what motion pictures are supposed to do—it teaches us about life and what really matters. If we look deep enough, this movie may even teach us something about ourselves. Perhaps if we started "paying it forward" and helping each other the way these characters do, the world can become a better place. Thefilmalso stars Helen Hunt who plays Trevor's mother, Arlene McKinney. Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com. Pay It Forward is now playing in theatres and is rated PG-13. �The Pride _ Sports Gross Country Teams Soar Olympic at the Sunbird Challenge Spirit still Thriving in Sydney ilia® ,M ^ S S f ^ a M M k a s - '55 1 By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor Men's cross country at the starting line (Cougars are towards the center). Cross country photos by Steve Compian. By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer The GSUSM Cross Country team had another solid performance at the Sunbird Challenge, hosted by Fresno Pacific University in Woodward Park on Saturday, October 14. The CSUSM men's team finished in second place and the women's team placed fourth out of nine teams. Three of the top eight runners in the sixty-man field were from CSUSM's team. Leading the team was Brian Sullivan who placed fourth in the five-mile event with a time of 25 minutes and 20 seconds. Also running well were James Adams who placed seventh (time of 25 minutes and 39 seconds) and Marcus Chandler in eighth place (25 minutes and 55 seconds). Other top finishers for theCougars wer^Mike Manzano who finished in 18th place and Mike Shannon who came in 22nd place. Facing a strong field of runners, the women's team finished as the fourth-place team. Cara Rumble finished in third place with a time of 18 minutes and 48 seconds for the 3.1-mile event. Other Cougar runners who placed well among the seventyeight female competitors were Renee MacDonald in 12th place (19 minutes and six seconds), Felisha Mariscal in 22nd place (19 minutes and 35 seconds), Lorena Reyes in 31st place (19 minutes and 58 seconds) ;and Katherine Niblett in 37th place (20 minutes and 16 seconds). The cross-country team is scheduled to compete at the Vanguard Invitational at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa on Saturday, October 21. Members of CSUSM's women's cross country team. Meet Stephen Garcia » Continued from pg. 3 money, so you learn to make the best use of what you have and always with the emphasis that whatever you can save goes directly to supporting academ ics." Now that he's back in California, Garcia realizes how much he missed the local food, especially Japanese cuisine. "I don't like sushi, but I like the fried stuff—all the bad stuff," Garcia said. To offset the effects of tasty food, Mr. Garcia, along with his wife plan to start walking on Mangrum Track in the evenings—that is, as soon as they can work out the dinner schedule, For most spectators the Olympic games are over; however, the games have only begun for the 4,000 athletes from 125 countries competing in the Sydney Paralympic Games. The Paralympic competition in Sydney, Australia, began on October 18 and will run through October 29. As of October 20, the United States is in tenth place with a total of two medals, one silver and one bronze. The Paralympics consist of 18 sports on the competition program, 14 of which are also on the Olympic sports program. According to the official Olympic web site, the other four sports are "unique to - the Paralympic Games [and they are] boccia, goalball, powerlifting and wheelchair rugby." This is the first time wheelchair rugby will be offered as a medal event. The mission of the Paralympics is "to inspire the world by staging a Paralympic Games that sets new standards in excellence, enabling the athletes to achieve their best," according to the Sydney Olympic web site. Within the first two days of the games, the athletes proved their athletic excellence by smashing Paralympic and world records. On the first day of competition, four records were broken in the preliminaries for swimming. The Paralympic News Service reported. USA's Erin Popovich broke the world record in the women's 200-meter individual medley. In the men's 100-meter Tuesday, October 24,2000 5 breaststroke, Pike Stewart set the Paralympic record with a time of 1:12.33. Immediately following Stewart's record-breaking performance was Alwin Houtsma who beat Stewart's record with a time of 1:07.82. Since the Paralympics were created to coincide with the Olympic games, the term Paralympic was developed to signify 'parallel games.' The creator of the Paralympics, Sir Ludwig Guttman, was deemed the 'father' of sport for people with disabilities. According to the Olympic web site, "While working with ex-servicemen at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital after WWII, Guttman recognized the need for competition and staged the 1948 International Wheelchair Games to coincide with the 1948 London Olympic Games." Other sports and disability categories were added, and in 1960 the first Paralympic Games was held in Rome. According to the site, the games have been held every four years "in tandem" with the Olympic games. The 2000 Olympics had a total of eleven athletes that tested positive for drugs. Five athletes were stripped of their medals. At least six Paralympic athletes have also tested positive to performance enhancing drugs, according to an October 20 report from Reuters News Service. Robert Steadward, President of the International Paralympics Committee admits "some of the tests came back positive [but] it was good that the IPC had identified the drug-taking athletes before they had competed" as reported in Reuters. There had been no positive tests at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games. This is t he first year that the Paralympics are having random out-ofcompetition drug testing in addition to the regular competition testing. All of the 4,000 athletes are subject to random testing. If you are interested in receiving up-to-date scores, visit www.01vmpics.com. The Campus Beat By: Victoria Segall D o y ou b elieve C SUSM n eeds m ore s ports a ctivities? I f s o, w hat s ports w ould y ou l ike t o s ee o n c ampus? "Definitely women's softball or baseball. I think sports are great. They increase the morale of the student body." Carla Brand "Yeah, for people who'd want them. But first we need a gym. And until that happens it's still a mute point." Ed Van Pelt "Yes. Volleyball and basketball are the basic ones that any campus needs. If there was volleyball, * I might even join." Lupe Canseco "Yeah. Why not? Most school have them. We need football and baseball." Ben Garlejo L A U N C H . c o m t o get tour dates and t o V IP p a s s e s t o t h e s h o w & a f t e r - p a r t y •IBM N e w a l b u m in s t o r e s now, AOL Keyword; LAUNCH * &20QO LAUNCH Mfcdii "We need more sports, like basketball and baseball. Team sports would give us more unity rather than the commuter campus mentality" Rita Reynolds �The Pride 6 Tuesday, October 24, 2000 The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor All opinions and letters to the editor, publi shed in The Pride; represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views Melanie Addington of The Pride, or of California State University San. Victoria B. Segall Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Darcy Walker Letters to the editors should include an address, layne Braman Madeleine F. Marshall telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. The Pride Student Survey Results T he P ride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92O96-OO01 Phone:(760)750-6111 Fax: (760) 7504030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu^ http://www.csusm..edu/pride D on't h ave t ime t o w rite a L etter t o t he E ditor b ut s till w ant t o v oice y our opinion? "Would you b e in favor of changing the CSUSM mascot name, Cougar, back to the former, unofficially a dopedmascot name, Tukwut?" Yes—I am in favor of changing the mascot name to Tukwut: 45.45% No—I like the Cougar mascot: 18.18% I really don't care what the name is: 9.09% C heck o ut o ur n ew What is a tukwut?: 9.09% S tudent S urvey a t: I would like to change the Cougar name but not to Tukwut~but I don't know what to call it: 0% h ttp: //www.csusm.edu/pride . Other 18.18% Letters to the Editors Dear Mr. Herzler, To the CSUSM Community: I appreciate your note—it is nice to know people are reading. In response to your question of normal, I believe I need to clarify because you have not seen the movie and do not fully understand what I 'was referring to. Dr. T is a loving husband and father of two, but his wife is put in a mental institution. Bree is a woman he likes and ultimately sleeps with because he falls in love with her and thus, she becomes his mistress. Dr. T's wife files for divorce and he then finds out that Bree is a player when he pours out his love for her. No, it is not normal to be unfaithful, and we should not b e~ and no, Dr. T is not doing the right thing. However he sleeps with Bree because, in the moment, he cannot r esist She does riot deserve him and he can surely do better. He's really a normal loving father, but'lust intervenes, and he makes a mistake. Nobody's perfect. I did not intend to call infidelity normal, and apologize that you read it in that way. With the passage of the student union fee referendum, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make the M. Gordon Clarke Field House/University Student Union a reality. First, I'd like t o thank those of you who worked in front of and behind the scenes to get the information to the students and to make the fee referendum understandable and feasible. Secondly, and most importantly, I would like to thank all the students who voted. We, as a campus, are one step closer towards making CSUSM not only a great commuter campus, but also a great place to be. Ryan Sandahl HAVE AN OPINION? Respectfully, Mike Harrod, Chair University Student Union Advisory Board Polarized at the Street Corner By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer Waiting in traffic at a major intersection is what I call "my daily routine" and although I could take this election moment from you to complain about any number of congested arterials in San Marcos, I have something much more pressing in mind, Yesterday I had an epiphany, r iease l ei m e s ei uu stage. It was a beauti f ul morning. A col< wind blew; the sui illuminated the wei hills while dark gra; clouds organized foi another round o rain. It was the onset! of fall, change in an unchanging land, the kind of thing post card moments are made o f-except no one was watching Instead my fellow commut, _ •. J ., , ers had their eyes trained at the „r , , menagerie of signs that littered a street corner fence. Scattered about were brightly painted pieces that read elect *Z _ . * . , „ „ „ , , , . ,, Lee Thibideau Hal Martin, „„ trt„ or Mike Sanella for city counciL And just then it hit me. I realizedthat t omyleftandtomy right,throughtheirstares,people were beginning the convoluted & .t t. process-political polarization at r ' your local street corner. Yes, besides fall aromas, there is a stench of politics weaving its way through the valley, .For most of you these campaign signs represent the beginning of your polarization of political choices. So what sold you on the last sign you saw? Was it the bright paint, the size of the sign, the clever placement or the sheer repetition that made you remember the name "Hal Martin" or watching the playoffs, get inforn^ed by spending a night at a city council meeting. Take good notes. Formulate a question or two. Register to speak at the next meeting and develop a dialogue with some of the council members who are most likely running as incumbent candidates. Next, call the city clerks office. Ask t o have a list of all the candidates'mailed, 5-mailed or faxed :o you. Once you lave your hands >n the goods, review it. Look up websites and sven call the candidate. Aside from stalking, which I do not A street corner in Vista. condone, do anyPhoto by Victoria Segall. thing you can to get into "Lee Thibideau" or whoever for the minds of those who t h a t m a t t e r ? P o l i t i c i a n s e v e f y . wish to represent you. where are dying to know. Our ftiture is like a s hip.u i capable of traveling to any disr T I say this because as a real^ .* , ../ .T .- , tant point. I have an idea where ist (cynic) I am sure that thou- _ r „ ... I want to go. So it is important s a n d s o f VQters tQ t h e Us 1 lck a s shi s ca tain completely uninformed. FurtherP P' P " Do you care where you want to morC) j t h i n k that a m a j o r i t y o f . * go? politicians count on our com- & , l , Ta, placency towards politics. It s a *•• . , ' „. - y o u d o n - t b u g m e a n d Y w o n - t Following the path of least ^ resistance is what makes a river under ^ sort crooked." of idea that both the public a n d -Utah Phillips, folk singer. the hticians have perpetuated * v t •. • f, and, like it or not, it has to go. ^A . •'•* A ~ This Tuesday, instead of SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TOPRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and onlyfor,grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. 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Credit union: membership is required, arid there is no fee to j oin �Academic Bulletin & Calendar 8 Tuesday, October 24,2000 Tuesday, October 24 Meditation Group Location: Commons 206 Time: 12pm-12:30pm This meditation group meets weekly on Tuesdays in Commons 206. Groups run on a drop-in" basis. Wednesday, October 25 Grammar and Punctuation Location: Craven 3106 Time: 5pm-6pm Learn how to improve your grammar and punctuation. Thursday, October 26 Job Hunting at a Job Fair Location: Craven 4201 Time: 12pm-lpm Learn how to job hunt at a job fair. Anime Project Alliance Meeting Location: University 370 Time: 4:30pm-10pm Friday, October 27 Using Sentence Variety Location: Academic 314 Time: lOam-llam Study Abroad Information Meetings Location: Commons 206 Time: llam-12pm Find out how you can earn CSUSM credit while studying in a foreign country. OF Learn great career skills: resume writing, job search strategies and effective interviewing. Second Annual "FORE! Education" Golf Tournament Location: Maderas Golf Club in Heritage Hills, Poway Time: Check-in begins 10:30am Master of Ceremonies will be former Padre All-Star Pitcher and Cy Young Award Winner, Randy Jones Hole-in-One Prizes: 2001, C230 Mercedes Benz of Escondido $100,000 Hole-in-One, $20,000 Hole-in-One Live auction items (include): Tickets for two to the British Grand Prix, an official Pebble Beach, a 2000 U.S. Open Poster autographed by Tiger Woods • Three cutting-edge academic centers address l ej • Distinguished .• • • student Januaiy and A ug^ a f ull/partial scholarships f or entering students w Lpwest tuition qf" ss v Alumni include partners a nd associates i a & Q ^ a&d a m ember of the United States Congress • , Ranked f ifth £ f t * nation for ' SHr ^% ^ PLEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS TO LEARN MORE: 2 1 2 1 SAN DIEGO AVE. , SAN DIEGO, C A 9 2 1 1 0 ( 619) 2 97-9700 • ( 800) 9 36-7529 Monday, October 30 Location: PPHS Time: 12pm-12:30pm This meditation group meets weekly on Fridays in Dr. Fritz Kreisler's office. Groups run on a "drop-in" basis. WWW.TJSL.EDU • EMAIL: I NFO@TJSL.EDU Alcohol Awareness Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Time: 4pm-7pm Who wants to go to the White House? What do Bush and Gore want? Who are Cheney and Lieberman? Who are the third party candidates? For a list of participating compa nies, contact the Career and Assessment Center at 7 5 0 r 4 9 0 0 ; Craven Hall 4201. Watch out for next week's special election 2000 edition of The Pride. Location: Commons 206 Time: lpm-2pm Find out how you can earn CSUSM credit while studying in a foreign country. Wednesday, November 1 Meditation Group L AW Career Skills Location: Craven 4201 Time: 12pm-3pm For tournament info, contact Learn how to put variety in your Brenda Nouskajian at (858) sentences. 720-1400 or via e-mail bnouskajian@earthlink.net. Study Abroad Information Meetings Location: Commons 206 Time: llam-12pm The Pride Job Fair Thoughts on.... L LJ When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving adviqe, solutions, or By: Melanie Addington cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our Imagination is my best friend. wounds with a warm and tender —Neil Young hand. The friend who can be When one is trying to do some- silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can thing beyond his known powstay with us in an hour of grief ers, it is useless to seek the and bereavement, who can tolapproval of friends. Friends are erate now knowing, not curing, at their best in moments of not healing and face with us defeat. the reality of our powerless—Henry Miller ness, that is a friend who cares. —Henri Nouwen The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the If all men knew what others kindly smile nor the joy of say of them, there would not companionship; it is the spiribe four friends in the world. tual inspiration that comes to —Blaise Pascal one when he discovers that someone else believes in him The imaginary friends I had as and is willing to trust him. a kid dropped me because their - Ralph Waldo Emerson friends thought I didn't exist. - Aaron Machado Friends Services Offered MEL-TYPB & U s tudy! Melissa 760.741.4105 ixoye@home. com Help Wanted S wim I nstructors $9-15 a n hour. (760) 630-0798. C ounselors W anted Childcare Counselors needed for Vista a rea male youth residential t reatment c enter Full-time, Part-time, on-call positions available. $7.35-9.00 per hour. 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According to Bennet "The project is a once in a lifetime opportunity." Along with students from other area colleges, the team submitted a Letter of Intent to the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) for consideration. The TSGC annually provides funding for undergraduates to propose, design, and evaluate reducedgravity experiments. »Story continued on page 2 California State University San Marcos VolVIIINo. 10/Tuesday, October 31,2000 C SUSM Student Helps U SA Bring Home the Gold By: Melanie Addington • Pride Editor the other would tie it up and leave the crowd in suspense and hanging on to every move the team made. As the game neared the end, the Americans had a one-point lead, but managed to keep it until the end of the fourth quarter. Then the Americans scored again, giving them a cushiony two-point lead. With two minutes left to go, the Aussies scored one last point leaving them wit]i 27 points. Luckily, the Americans scored again and the game ended with the unbelievably close score of 29 (US) to 27(AUS). After the game, a Sydney native and Rugby fan, Jim shouted over, the deafening crowd, "Damn good game...one of the best I've seen. These [the Paralympics] are the real Olympics. This is what it is about." Daniel Guillou, a current CSUSM student, competed in the Paralympic games in Sydney last week. As part of the USA wheelchair rugby (WR) team, Guillou helped his team win against Sweden on October 25, Australia on October 26, and Australia again on October 29 for the gold medal. The WR game was the final event for Dan Guillou (far left) and USA teammates at the Australia the 2000 Paralympic Games, vs USA wheelchair rugby game. The Americans easily beat Photo by Melanie Addington Sweden on Wednesday night but Thursday's competition was American flags stood out in the fierce. On Thursday, Guillou was crowd. Much to the American Aussies and Americans. When excited at the chance of winning fans' chagrin, some Aussies the Americans first scored, an a medal but wasn't sure his team yelled for the "Yanks!' to "go Australian fan leaned over to the American fans and remarked, would beat the "Aussies." home," yet other Aussies cheered "Your team is not playing fair." With a stadium full of Aussie the USA team and their supportWhen it was pointed out that fans and a small group of ers on. if the Aussies had made the same American supporters, the fans In the very beginning, showed great enthusiasm for the Australia led by two to three move, however, the ecstatic fan game. Although hundreds of flags points but then the score bounced shouted, "Yeah but it's a double- »Story continued on page 2 were waving, only three back and forth between the standard here!" One team would lead for half a quarter, but then On Campus......2-3 Plans for Additional Campus Construction Underway Holiday By: Brian Fisher Pride Staff Writer In this Issue Features*.. ; ^ ; 11 . ; Jg g / The new art and science build; ings are currently under construco n at tli t Voter Turnout & : tai nd planse tnoosrtarte nconstructionuosn ^ ( * o f camP ^ Campus B e a t . . . . . „ 5 the new library and field house I B 11 I f ! ! . . • • ( I B I • are not far off. PrAci^Ptitifil Contractors have been workrrewuenildl i n g f r o m y.QOam to 3:30pm, Elections & San I Monday through Friday, to make Marcos City the March 2002 deadline for con>v . m j . ^ ri^f struction of the new arts and science halls. Contractor Ron -' . , , Miller states that the arts building Propositions & § Senatorial Candi- j ence building will also have three floors dates ' s annin P g 70,000 square ^eet- Approximately $22 million v dollars will be spent on the new ;. , / . Opixiion«««******»12~13 a r t s a n d science halls (designated . . buildings 26/27 and 37). ; ^/ \ The new library will begin Arts and v acn d i s onstruction in summer of 2001 l A-ig scheduled for completion ^ ^ ^ r^mmpM^ i n f a U Qf 2 0 ( ) 3 D . a n e M a l o n e > : : Academic Bulletin ralpniljir • Assistant Director of Architecture Manning, Design and Construction, reports that the new library is halfway through the "construc- Construction site for the new art and science buildings. Photo by Brian Fisher: tion drawing phase." The construction drawing plans are currently under review and should be ready for contractors to bid in April of 2001. The )new library will cost approximately $33.8 million dollars and an additional $4 to 5 million dollars for moveable equipment. In addition to the new library and the arts and science buildings, the field house is scheduled to begin construction in July of 2001. "The field house will serve as a recreational building for students," according to Dave Dennis of CSUSM Planning and Construction. The building will house a gymnasium with half Courts for basketball and volleyball, men and women's locker rooms, conference rooms, offices for student government and a convenience store. The field house will also include a 24-Hour Fitness-style weight room with bicycles and other exercise equipment. The construction site for the field house will be on the corner of Campus Way and Campus View Drive, opposite the north parking lot. �2 Tuesday, October 31, 2000 CSUSM Student Brings Home the Gold » Continuedfrom page 1 2000 Paralympic United States Team The USA Wheelchair Rugby team consists of twelve athletes: Cliff Chunn and Bryan Kirkland of Alabama, Wayne Romero and Eddie Crouch of Tennessee, Norm Lyduch of Texas, Bill Renje of Colorado, and Dean Maccabe and Steve Pate of California. SanDiegans include, Rick Draney, Daniel Guillou, Troy McGuirk and Ralph Shadowens. Guillou broke his neck in 1986 when diving into the shal- On Campus low end of a public pool. He was only sixteen years old when he became a quadriplegic. Guillou, a math major, took the semester off to prepare for the games. This is Guillou's first Paralympic competition. According to the Olympic Committee, Dan Guillou is one of the founding members (1993) of the Sharp Shadow WR Team from Southern California, Guillou's Shadow team has never placed lower than 5th at the national championships. His Shadow squad finished as the USQRA National Champions from 1996-98. As stated in his Paralympic athlete profile, "since starting to play rugby in 1991* Guillou has won many all-tournament team awards including his selection to the 1999, '96 and '95 National Championship All-Tournament teams and one Sportsmanship Award. Guillou was also on the 1993 USA Wheelchair Rugby Team that won a gold medal at The StokeMandeville International Wheelchair Games in England." • After the game both teams congratulated each other for a great match. Photo by Melanie Addington How to Play Wheelchair Rugby Commonly referred to as "murder ball", rugby (and wheelchair rugby) consists of several sports; basketball, volleyball and ice hockey played on a basketball court. The game is played in four eight-minute quarters. Wheelchair Rugby is for quadriplegics, meaning all of the athletes have some paralysis in all four limbs. All of the athletes use manual wheelchairs and full Dan Guillou (number 11) helped defense for the USA team. Photo by Melanie Addington Students Apply for NASA Project »Continued from page 1 Students from more than 350 colleges and universities will compete for the opportunity to test their theories at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Their project, A.M.I.S. (Airway Management in Space), passed the first hurdle of the competition when the TSGC approved the plan for further consideration. Now the group has to complete their proposal for a November 6 deadline. Team member Mike Garcia said, "Our goal is to prove we can put a better apparatus in place for dealing with respiratory emergencies in space." A.M.I.S. team members believe that a device called a COMBITUBE will work better in a respiratory emergency than the equipment astronauts use T he Pride now. Currently, astronauts have equipment that requires extensive training by the user. Due to the effects of microgravity in space, handling those devices can be problematic. The COMBITUBE has features that Team A.M.I.S. thinks make it uniquely suited for space missions. It reduces guesswork by employing a marked air tube, chair contact is legal. The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association states, "as a sport specifically created for quadriplegics, wheelchair rugby is truly an emerging sport, rather than and adapted or modified version of an already existing able-bodied sport." A volleyball is used and can be carried, dribbled or passed, but not kicked. The ball must be bounced every ten seconds. The offensive team has fifteen seconds to come out of its own half of the court. Violation of the rules results in a turnover 6f the ball. According to the International WR Federation, the most common fouls are: interference, holding, charging and spinning. The goal is to carry the ball over the opponent's eight-meter long goal line, which results in the scores. The teams consist of four players and eight substitutes. The players are classified from 0.5 I (lowest) to 3.5 (highest) accordI ing to their abilities. Dan Guillou ranks as a 0.5 and states that he is i primarily on the court for defen1 sive strategy. He states that if the 1 ball gets into his hands, "some[ thing has gone terribly wrong." Typically, the 3.5 ranked players make most if not all of the which lets the user estimate how far the tube is inserted into the mouth. A latex cuff holds the device in place, while the tube is directed through it, down the airway. Two syringes, at the oppo! site end of the tube, are used to j inflate balloons that provide air | to the patient. SDSU's Michelle Inzunza initiated the idea while visiting NASA last summer. Inzunza invited Bennet, Garcia, and Lora Elliott of San Diego City College to join her in the proposal. Elliott told how she became part of the group, "Michele called me to ask if I wanted to get involved and I jumped at the idea." All four are science majors and paramedics who work together. CSUSM Biology major J.J. Campbell was added to the team as an alternate. Campbell said, "Fm excited to be part of the team." According to Inzunza, Campbell's role may be the most important "Since the program is open only to undergraduates, J. J. (Campbell) will be the one to pass knowledge of the process to other groups." The team wants to promote their experience so that other students will apply for the Back row (left to right): J.J. Campbell, Mike Garcia and Lor a Elliott. grants. Front: Don Bennett and Michelle Inzunza. Photo courtesy of Don Bennett. If selected, Team A.M.I.S. will go to Houston in March 2001 goals. Troy McGuirk is the highest ranked American with a 3.0. He is the fastest and has the most maneuverability of his teammates, but the level of their paralysis and not their skill is how all athletes are ranked. History Wheelchair rugby was formed in 1977 in Canada. In 1989, the first International Competition was held in Toronto. In 1990, the World Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Games held WR. Dan Guillou participated in the 1993 USA team that won the gold medal in those games.,The first of three European Zone Championships were held in Sweden in 1995. In that same year, the International Paralympic Committee granted WR a Paralympic Sport status. In the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, wheelchair rugby was a demonstration sport, meaning it was a pre-game to grant the medal sport status for the Sydney 2000 games. This was the first year that medals were given for WR. Along with the Paralympic gold medal, U.S.A is currently ranked the world champion of wheelchair rugby. to test their theory. Their experiment will be conducted while flying in a specially equipped aircraft (KC-135A) that NASA uses primarily, in support of its space missions. Gerhardt Konig, a UCSD student who was successful in winning a grant last year, also advises the team. Besides advising them on their proposal, Konig wants to help them promote their experience. "I think I can help them make this into a more publishable research project," said Konig. The A.M.I.S. team has also solicited the help of the California Space Grant Consortium (CSGC) which has initially earmarked $3000 for their project. Ultimately, the CSGC may fund as much as $25000 toward the A.M.I.S. project. A.M.I.S. team members are committed to participate in a community outreach program after conducting the experiment. One idea they have is to use toys in their experiment, so they can use them in promoting the effects of reduced-gravity conditions to schoolchildren. The team would also lecture at venues like the Rueben H. Fleet space museum in Balboa Park. �The Pride On Campus CSUSM Student Government CAPS R eaches Out to C ollege Students By: Melanie Addington When finished with the test, the Alive and Well Pride Editor student adds up the total score. I s Alcohol a P roblem i n Your Life? Sunni Lampasso and Travis Bradberry of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) set up a table outside the Dome to provide information regarding students and alcohol as part of Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, October 16-20. Lampasso and Bradberry also passed out key chains, pens, and informational brochures on drinking safely and alcohol-problem assessment tests. The first p art of the assessment test consisted of four questions: "Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking? Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking? Have you ever had an eye-opener (a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves)?" The second section of the test asked ten questions/Some of the questions asked, "How do you drink? How often do you feel guilty, and have you ever harmed someone through your drinking?' "If the score is an eight or higher it indicates a strong likelihood of hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption," according to Core Concepts in Health, the source of the tests. Although the assessment test was only given during the Awareness campaign, Bradberry explained that students are welcome to talk with them (CAPS) at any time through the year. Counseling and assessment is always available for anyone who is concerned about his/her drinking behavior. For further information contact CAPS at 750-4910. They are open for appointments Monday thru Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. If CAPS is closed and you need support on campus, contact Campus Police at 750-3111. If you are off-campus, you may call the San Diego County Crisis Line at (800) 479-3339 or Alcoholics Anonymous at (760) 758-2514. Individuals may also contact the CAPS office to obtain an entire listing of off-campus resources. By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer Have you ever wondered who your student government leaders are or what they do? Try naming the President of our student government or the name of the government s/he leads. Where does our government get its funding and how are monies spent? Student representation at CSUSM is alive and well, but you have to look for the letters ASI. The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is the official name of student government at CSUSM. ASI consists of eighteen board members; five executives, three student directors, and ten representatives Every April, the CSUSM student body holds an election to select its leaders to one-year terms, and they are responsible for protecting student rights at CSUSM. According to ASI President Dean Manship, vacancies still exist in five representative positions including Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and Post Baccalaureate, " the vacant positions are open to an application process by the Board. It is important for the students to get involved," said Manship. • As its name infers, ASI is a corporation, founded in 1991. The organization is unique, because ASI is solely operated and maintained by its students. A faculty member, the President's Designee, maintains a liaison Sunni Lampassoa and Travis Bradberry (far right) gave out informational between ASI and the President of brochures and alcohol-problem assessment tests during Alcohol Awareness the University. Additionally, ASI Week, October 16-20. Lampassoa and Bradberry are part of CSUSM's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Photo by Victoria Segalt. CSUSM S tudents D ecorate S kulls I n C elebration of t he D ay of t he D ead By: Adam Bailey Pride Staff Writer "That workshop was fun,'* remarked Maria Cervantes. Cervantes was one of many CSUSM students who attended a sugar skull workshop, "Taller de Calaveras de azucar", on Thursday evening* October 26. The workshop was hosted by the Spanish Department and taught by Liz Strahle, a Spanish major. The workshop focused on how to create sugar skulls, also known as "calaveras de azucar." The creation of the skulls is a Mexican tradition that coincides with "El Dia de los Muertos." Students received Mexican fortune cookies during the beginning of the workshop and then Strahle briefly discussed the history of the skulls in Spanish. According to Strahle, sugar skulls are made every year to adorn home altars and cemetery grave yards in hopes of welcoming back those unfortunate souls that have passed on to the other side. The skulls are made from Tuesday, October 31,2000 3 An altar decorated by students for the Day ofthe Dead. Students took part in a Sugar Skull workshop on Oct. 26 in celebration of the holiday. Photo courtesy ofMayra Besosa. a mixture of sugar, meringue powder and water, and lavishly decorated with bright icing colors and sparkling foil papers. The sugar-skull tradition is rich in history and takes its roots from the Aztec practices of keep- ing skulls around in hopes that the dead will return. After the students received the history of the skulls, they were finally able to get down to business to make their own sugar skulls; The students were male and female, young and old and from various ethnic and social backgrounds. The group seated themselves around tables that contained already made skulls, decorative ornamentats and tools for the job. Some of the students decorated their skulls with flowers, some with flashy colored paper, and some skulls with swirls. The chosen decorations gave on-lookers insight into the personality of the creator of each skull. Whether students chose to attend the workshop to learn to decorate sugar skulls, to learn the history of where they came from, or to just have f un, the experience proved to be both entertaining and enlightening for everyone. employs an Executive Director to help manage the day-to-day operations. Over the past three years, the ASI budget has tripled to approximately $660,000. Students pay a $50 fee every semester to ASI and as enrollment increases, so does ASI's income. ASI also receives about $160,000 in income from The Early Learning Center. The childcare facility, located on Twin Oaks Valley Road, was acquired by ASI to benefit CSUSM students. Manship wants students to take full advantage of the subsidized childcare offered at the center, "We need to get the word out that child care at the center only costs the student twenty dollars a day. The center is licensed for forty-eight children, but most days they are only at half-capacity." The Board of Directors convenes regularly to discuss how ASI should distribute funds. One way the money is spent is by awarding scholarships. ASI also sponsors student activities such as concerts, multicultural events and Have you visited the revamped ASI Student Lounge yet? It's located in Commons 201. at work. Besides those expenditures, ASI also hires students as part-time workers to carry out the daily chores of operating student government on campus. Manship, who meets regularly with CSUSM President Gonzalez, stressed that representing the student body is his primary concern. "I have more of an opportunity to make the students' voices heard at the University," said Manship. He also hopes more students will become involved in campus government at CSUSM. ASI strives to promote student awareness and create a focal Some of the features of the stupoint for student activities at dent lounge include tables for CSUSM. Students are encourstudying, computers, aged to stop by the ASI office, comfortable located in Commons 205. ASI reclining sofas, arcade games always needs volunteers to serve and a on a variety of committees and television set. programs. For more information, intramural sports. The reopening checkout the ASI link found under of the student lounge, discount "Information for Students" at the tickets for movies and trips are CSUSM web site. other examples of ASI money THE ELIE WIESEL P R I Z E IN E T H I C S ESSAY CONTEST 2001 SUGGESTED TOPICS • Explore how a moral society's perception of the . "other" may result in social separation, prejudice, discrimination, hate crimes and violence. • Examine the ethical aspects or implications of a major literary work, a film, or a significant piece of art. m Reflect on the most profound moral dilemma you have personally experienced and what it has taught you about ethics. ELIGIBILITY: FULL-TIME JUNIOR AND SENIOR UNDERGRADUATES DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2 001 In addition to completing a Student Entry Form, the student is required to have a professor review the essay and fill out a Faculty Sponsor Form. Any interested professor may act as a Faculty Sponsor and a maximum of two mtries per professor per contest year mil be accepted. The college or university is not required to have an official coordinator for the contest; however, your campus may have, or -wish to establish, an internal set of procedures. 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Esta festividad se Ileva a cabo el primero de noviembre y aunque hoy en dia la manera de celebrarla de los mexicanos se parece bastante a Halloween, aun conserva sus ingredientes originates que son tipicos de esta celebration tales como los altares, el pan de muerto, los alfeniques; la flor de cempasuchil (tambien conocida como la flor de muerto), y la yisita al cementerio a visitar la tumba de sus familiares ya fallecidos. Ademas, durante este tiempo Se le dedican calaveras o satiras a personalidades destacadas o politicos. Desde antes de la llegada de los espanoles a Mexico, los aztecas ya hacian ritosyofrendas a sus muertos. Los aztecas tenian lugares especiales donde ofrecian comida a sus muertos dos veces por ano por cuatro anos porque creian que en ese tiempo llegaban al lugar donde descansaban. Despues de la conquista, los mexicanos hacian estas ofrendas en los altares que hacian en sus casas. Desde entonces es una tradition hacer altares. Estos arreglos generalmente se hacen encima de una mesa donde ponen la fotografia de la persona fallecida, una imagen de la Virgen Maria o de su santo preferido, veladoras, y flor de muerto o cempasuchil. Ademas, se le agrega al altar la comida preferida de la persona cuando estaba viva. Y es asi como la gente pojie sus altares a sus familiares muertos creyendo que ellos^yienen durante la noche a comer. Hay algo tambien muy tipico en "El Dia de los Muertos" y esto es el "pah dq muerto". Aunque el nombre indique algo diferente no es mas que un pan hecho con ingredientes iguales a los panes comunes. La diferencia es que el pan de muerto tiene uiiO& treinta centimetros de diametro y unos cinco de espesor. En "El Dia de los Muertos" los vendedores colocan sus puestos en las plazas del centro de las ciudades o pueblos donde venden sus panes. Aparte del pan de muerto, tambien se vende el alfenique. El alfenique es una pasta de azucar que se le da formas diferentes y se cose en aceite de almendras. Las figuras de alfenique qu£ se pueden encontrar en esta fecha son la tipica calavera, un cajon de muerto con un esqueleto adentro, una pareja de calavera? besandose, y casas con calaveras adentro. Adem&s, se encuentran calaveras vestidas de maestro, de doctor, de futbolista, de boxeador, y hasta de karateka. Alii mismo se le imprime a la calavera el nombre que el cliente guste. El tamano de estas figuras varia desde unos dos a treinta centimetros aproximadamente. En "El Dia de los Muertos" no puede faltar la flor de cempasuchil como la conocian los aztecas, una flor amarilla que ya usaban los aztecas en sus ritos a sus muertos antes de la llegada de los espanoles. Esta flor se usa para ponerla en los altares y llevarle flores a los muertos al cementerio. The History Of Halloween By: Adam Bailey Pride Staff Writer Year after year, Halloween is observed and celebrated. Giving us all a good excuse to let down our guards a little and have some fun. I myself remember many sleepless nights spent imagining the endless supply of candies I would be receiving on Halloween night. Or the countless armies of illuminated pumpkin faces placed behind drawn curtain windows that would be greeting me on my journeys to obtain such a candy bounty. Yet I never sat down and thought about its origins, just where did Halloween come from and how long has it been observed? Halloween it seems has been around in one form or another since day one. From Egypt which observed the Death of Osiris to modern day Mexico which observes El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, some sort of Death Festival has taken place and been celebrated. Traditions of melancholy for being alive and of reflection for those deceased being passed down the millenniums and changed here in there to fit the latest religions and social beliefs. The biggest link to how Como decla mi amigo Pedro cuando ibamos al cementerio y veiamoS miles de gentes visitando a sus muertos, "Parece que los muertos no mueren. Splo cambian de domicilio'V Y es que los muertos no pierden su familia porque es la costumbre que la gente va al panteon y limpia la tumfea del muerto, le lleva flores, veladoras, ySalgunos hasta pintan la tumba cada ano. Tambien este dia los periodicos dedican una seccion a las calaveras o satiras que hacen burla printipalmente a gefite famosa o tambifen para enfatizar algun error de u n; politico. La siguiente es una satira para los estudiantes de la universidad de San Marcos: — ^ An altar made by CSUSM students in remembrance oftheir deceased friends andfamiliy members: Students are able to make their altars during El Dia de los Muertos, November 2. Photo courtesy ofMayra Besosa. established before the Spaniards conquered Mexico.; The Day of the Dead is celebrated every November 1, and has become a popular tradition in the United States as ;well. The Aztecs Pobres de los Estudiantes believed that the dead traveled for de esta Universidad fours before reaching their final AUa los esta esperando resting place, and, so, they used la huesuda to. take: food to their gravesites Pues a medio semestre con twice a year for four, years. la Homework no pudieron Nowadays, The Day of the Y se los llevara Dead serves as a remembrance sin lugar a duda of deceased family members and Algunos se salvardn friends. Mexicans traditionally Leyen do el santoral celebrate The Day of the Dead Hay de aquellos in a similar manner to the way que se salven people celebrate Halloween iifthe Pues nadie sabe United States. : que es peor, Although the way Mexicans Acompahar a la huesuda celebrate this tradition is changO estudiar pa9 los finales. ing, some of the original aspects still remain the sapie, For instance, people still make altars, English Translation: or "altares," to remember their The Day of the Dead families. La "flor de cenpasuchil," By: Jose Rodriguez the flower of the dead, is used to Pride Contributing Writer adorn the altars and family members' graves. The families and "The Day of the Dead" is friends also eat "pan de muerto," a Mexican holiday that was bread of the dead and calaveras (skulls). The calaveras are sugar candy in the form of skeletons. People usually take the time to decorate the candied skulls. Moreover, the newspapers publish satirical poems dedicated especially to politicians or famous people of Mexico, The following is a "calavera" dedicated to CSUSM students: Halloween has made its way here to the United States can be found in the Ancient Celtic traditions of Ireland and Scotland. Halloween as we now it in the United States was first observed as the Druid holiday of the new year, Samhain. Samhain occurred on Nov 1 and was said to be the time of the year when the two worlds of the living and the after life where to be at their closest to each other. Ghosts and Spirits of those passed away were said to have the capability of crossing over that day back into the world of the living;. The festival would begin the eve of Nov 1, Oct 31 called Oidhche Shamhna before the onset of dusk and Samhain (Dusk to the Ancient Celts was the beginning of the day not the ending, days ran from dusk of one day to the dusk of the next day): With dusk nearly arriving, the different families of a particular village would gather around one immense fire that they would burn sacrificed cattle in. This practice lead to the term Bonfire, or Bone Fire. From this bonfire all patrons of the village would return home and light their home fires, signifying unity with in that village. Samhain arrived with the dusk and the villagers returning year on NovL In 837 A.D. Shamhain was adopted by the Christian Church and forever transformed into All Hallows Day or All Saints day, Oidhche Shamhna was subsequently designated All Hallows Eve and later Halloween. The Church took up some of the practices of these days, but ultimately deemed others as both demonic and satanic. Thus they changed some of the customs and lost the original intent of the Celtic culture. In the early 1900's Irish immigrants brought with them to this country many of their traditions and customs. Customs and traditions that had been passed down to them over the centuries by their relatives and parents, and that would make an impact upon and take shape within their new homeland of America. Perhaps the most recognizable and most important of these impacts was influencing and shaping Halloween into the holiday as we know it today. to their homes. Local villagers now home would unlock gates, and leave out food and drink to appease happy wanted spirits. They would conversely leave out turnips or beats that had fierce or angry faces carved in them to act as guardians against angry spirits that were not wanted. Angry spirits were said to be capable of destroying or bringing bad luck to farmers who hoped for a prosperous growth of crops in the coming spring. These villagers would also try and avoid nocturnal animals such as bats, owls, or cats that were said to have the power of crossing between the world of life and the world of death and often times followed the dead around. These animals were feared arid left alone on this day just m case that they might be following an angry spirit. This day however was not all about fear because the Ancient Celts believed this day to be a day not only as a time of reflection upon those who were dead but as a time of celebration as well. Families held prayers and eat mini feasts, children were said to dress up like the dead and play pranks upon the living, and the community was strengthened as a whole by the great bonfire ceremony that took place every Poor university students! The Bony Lady is waitingfor them. They give up on their homework in the middle of the semester and, without a doubt, she is going to take them. Some of them will pray... Perhaps she will forgive them? But Ifeel sorry for them because what is worse? to leave this life or to study forfinals? Nobody knows. [Sources: www.witchway.net/ halloween/lore.html and www.chebuctons.ca/ heritage/FSCNS/Scots_NS/Clans/ Henderson/General/Celtic_NY.html] �Vote 2000 The P ride Tuesday, October 31,2000 5 The A Look at Campus Voters Beat Voter Turnout By Victoria B.Segall By: Nicole Moreno Pride Staff Writer According to "The Center for Voting and Democracy," a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study of voting systems, a trend of declining voter turnout has been occurring since 1992. In the 1998 congressional elections, a pathetic 36 .4% of the population bothered to visit the poll. What is worse is'that the 1998 turnout was lower than the 38.8% of the population that showed up in the 1994 off-year congressional election. Signs are pointing to an even lower voter turnout in this upcoming November 2000 election. It is frightening to think that our voter turnout percentages are only higher to that of Switzerland, and they aren't exactly voting for potentially the most politically powerful man in the world. We have all heard the reasons why before, " My vote doesn't really count. I don't really care. Politics is boring." Whatever the reason, any reason for neglecting to vote is not good enough. We ; don't live in a pure democracy, yet our ability to be involved in free and fair elections is a fundamental element of our power as I individual citizens. As college s tu3Mts,"iFl^ of the utmost importance for us to develop good voting habits. We are part of the educated future. If you are far from home, that is still no excuse. Steve Dwyer, a student at Minnesota State University says, " I did something that I hope all college students do; I voted by absentee ballot. The act of voting is a very simple act, yet at the same time it produces an immense effect." If freshmen in Minnesota can vote, so can we. Low voter turnout may not, however, be the total result of sloth. An article from the National Council for Economic Education, on November 2^ 1998, cites economics as a culprit for low voter turnout. "The cost of obtaining detailed information about candidates (e.g., attending meetings, reading position papers) is so high that voters tend to depend on inexpensive forms of information about candidates, such as using the media and talking to friends." - So, you think you don't have time? Read your college newspaper, hopefully you are doing it right now. The information will be enough to get you interested in finding out more. If you still don't have time to read, MTV has a" rock the vote" program that infiltrates their daily mix of music. The radio can also be utilized during that drive to school to get your daily dose of political information. In a perfect world, we all vote and we would all take an active roll in our political future this November. Hopefully, the statistics of American Voter Turnout give lis pause and send a few of us to the polls a little more excited about our involvement in our governmental process. Who Votes Less? -Youhg Voters (people aged 18-20) have the lowest voter turnout of all age groups. -Nonwhites vote less than whites. -People with less education vote less than people with more education. -Unemployed people vote less than employed people. -People living in cities vote less than people in rural areas. -People living in the North and West vote more than people living in the South. Source: www.economicsamerica.org/. Across the Globe "Are you planning on voting in the upcoming general election? Why or why not?" Here is the turnout of voters to elect the main legislature, of various democracies. The figures are from the latest election as of early 1998. "PR" refers to a having a form of proportional representation. "District" refers to use of winner-take-all, single-seat districts electing one representative. "Mixed" refers to a mix of systems. Country Iceland Italy Greece Sweden Denmark New Zealand Belgium Australia Austria Portugal Spain Norway Netherlands Germany Turkey Finland United Kingdom Ireland Luxembourg France Canada Switzerland United States Voter Turnout 88% 1995 87% 1996 84% 1996 84% 1994 83% 1998 83% 1996 83% 1995 82% 1996 79% 1995 79% 1995 78% 1996 77% 1977 75% 1994 73% 1994 71% 1995 -74% 1995 69% 1997 67% 1997 61% 1994 60% 1997 56% 1997 36% 1995 38% 1994 System PR Mixed ** PR PR PR P R* Pj^ *** R p PR PR PR PR PR P R* PR PR District # p j^ *** "I'm undecided still. I may or may not. I just haven't really followed it enough." Joe Vento "Oh yeah. I think that it's important. It'll be my first time voting." Marcela Arroyo PR District $ District # PR . District # * 50% by single-seat, plurality election** 75% by singleseat, plurality election*** Choice Voting# Single-seat districts, elected by plurality$ Single-seat districts, with majority provisionSources: The Almanac of European Politics Congressional Quarterly. "No. I don't want to vote on something I don't know about." Michael Torres M San Diego County Campaign Madness: Part III (Steinem) By: Victor Mireles Pride StaffWriter On the campus of SDSU, some students walked to their dorms, some students sat on the porch of Monty's Pub drinking pitchers of beer, and some students came to watch the presidential debate on Tuesday, October 17. Voters For Choice, a nonpartisan group founded by feminist Gloria Steinem, held a debateviewing gathering in support of SDSU's delegation. As the name implies, the group supports abortion rights, gay and lesbian rights, and other matters critical to this pro-choice group. Unlike other debate parties where either the groups were extremely partisan or extremely apathetic to the mainstream political process, Voters for Choice did not celebrate debate points or quips by either candidate, but most of the thirty people attending the event watched in total concentration. Executive Director of Voters for Choice, Maureen Britell, views the presidential race with nervousness. "I think we are all concerned," she said in response to polls showing George W. Bush with a small lead. "I don't think they understand the stakes. The Supreme Court, Roe vs. Wade are all in jeopardy." Although the group supports A1 Gore, Maureen made a point of saying that the group is bi-partisan. "We don't care if they are Democrat or Republican. It's about choice." Gloria Steinem was scheduled to appear at the debate viewing, followed by a Q & A session regarding the presidential race. Maureen Britell reported that Steinem had to leave with a family emergency. Halfway through the debate, a Women's Studies class came to hear Steinem. When the Women's Studies professor learned that Gloria was not at the debate viewing, she said, "It's disappointing," The Voters For Choice workers gave interviews to media vendors. They mostly repeated the same line about protecting abor"Yes I am. It's important to voice tion, Roe vs. Wade, and other our opinions and generalities/The debate was not support our parties." a time to party for this group, nor Loudres Arenas-Lopez* was it a time to shout out slogans in hopes of being heard by a few. Rather this was a dedicated group concerned about maintaining personal choice. As A1 Gore spoke about health care, guns, and taxes, none of those things mattered to them. Before I left, I saw a lone man watching the debate among the crowd of women. Lawrence Alexander said of the debates, "I am not impressed with either man." T might. Mainly because I don't have the time to research the candidates." NathanS. �The Pride Vote 2000: Presidential Candidates 6 Tuesday, October 31,2000 Harry Browne Party Affiliation: Libertarian Photo courtesy of www. harry browne. com By: Adam Bailey Pride Staff Writer In his second consecutive bid for the position of President of the United States, Harry Browne enters this November's general election as a third-party underdog. Browne ran f orjhe office of the President in 1996 and received 485,759 votes, the second highest total ever for a Libertarian since the party's formation in 1971. Yet, the average person has never even heard of this man, let alone understands his position concerning taxes, social security, education, or any other key issues that will affect or influence their decision in the polls on November 7. Harry Browne was born in New York City on June 17, 1933. He lived in Los Angeles for a good deal of his childhood and now resides in Franklin, Tennessee. Browne was an investment advi- sor for over 30 years before he Browne believes in getting rid became a politician. He wrote of the program all together to and published over 11 books, "unlock the door and let you out of such as How I Found Freedom the fraudulent social security sysin an Unfree World, in which he tem" by eliminating social secuexpresses his Libertarian visions rity and allowing people to invest of self-help and self-improvement their saved money in any way without governmental aid or sup- they choose. For those already in port. the system and dependent upon People who are somewhat it, Browne proposes selling off familiar with the Libertarian "excessive" governmental assets. Party may know about its more publicized political beliefs. Some Education of the proposed policies include Browne believes that schools the legalization of all drugs that should become completely priLibertarians say will eliminate vate. He believes that private the great drug war as well as schools would give the instituthe bureaucracy and crime that tion of education back to the come with any form of prohibi- community and encourage famtion. Other controversial propo- ily involvement in the developsitions include open immigration, ment of its children. Browne also repealing all gun laws, downsiz- proposes eliminating the U.S. ing the military budget and end- Department of Education altoing all social programs like social gether and dispersing the excess security and the EPA. But how do money as tax credits to all citiLibertarians, like Browne, stand zens. on the key issues? Federal Government Income tax Finally, the federal governRegarding the issue of income ment is way too big for the tax, Browne believes that taxes Libertarian Party and Harry will not be necessary if there Browne. Therefore, the is deregulation or a minimiza- Libertarian Party shapes their tion of the federal government. political agenda along the belief Browne says that a government that we would all be better off if deregulated to its core functions we had complete control over our can handle all of the constitu- own lives and our own destinies, tional objectives with tariff and and didn't have to deal with a excise tax money that has already "big brother" government. been collected. For more information visit www.harrybrowne2000.org. Social Security In regards to social security, George W. Bush: Republican By: Nicole Moreno Pride Staff Writer If you feel as if everyone is talking about campaign issues, from political news correspondents to soccer moms in the local grocery store, you are correct. The platforms of Gore and Bush are the talk of the nation. Many voters, however, remain confused about which candidate to vote for because they have not had a chance to study all of the issues in depth. Information regarding the Republican Party and George Bush's positions on the issues follows: Trade Bush supports restoration of "fast track" negotiating authority for the President, which is a move toward the elimination of trade barriers and tariffs. He has called for strict enforcement of anti-dumping and unfair trade laws. Bush seeks the expansion of NAFTA and China's admission into WTO. Education Bush believes that reform of the nation's public schools is overdue. Reform, according to Bush, includes a necessary setting of high standards, promoting character education, and ensuring school safety. States will be offered freedom f rom federal regulation, but will be held accountable via mandatory yearly performance assessments. • Taxes Bush believes that one-quarter of the surplus should be returned to the people through broad tax cuts. These cuts include fiigh marginal rates, doubling of the child credit, elimination of the death tax, reduction in the marriage penalty, and expansion of Education Savings Accounts and charitable deductions. The largest percentage of cuts will go to the lowest income earners. Abortion Pro Life. Exceptions are to be made in cases of rape and incest. Bush places an emphasis on parental notification and rights and protection of unborn children. This information is only the tip of the presidential iceberg. A decision on which candidate is right for you can only be the result of attention to details as stated by the candidates and those who represent them. An idea of the scope of the candidates' endeavors can be glimpsed by an understanding of their views on the major issues. [Info by www.georgewbush.com Photo from Nebuxi] San Marcos City Council Candidates Traffic congestion: I will make responsibly manage future traffic relief the city's top prior- growth. ity while working with our State Representatives and other region- Improve our quality of life al Boards to bring San Marcos I'll continue the "new era" we Community Involvement: tax dollars back to San Marcos. started four years ago, creating a Member of the North County quality environment for families. Republicans for the Restoration Business: As a Councilmember I've worked for final closure of of the Constitution, Member of I will ensure that San Marcos is the San Marcos Landfill, crethe Young Republicans Federated a business friendly community ation of Jack's Pond and Mission San Diego, Active in The Bridge where local businesses can count Road Park, Autumn Drive Park, Christian Church. on trust and cooperation from Upper Mesa Fields at Bradley their local government and where Park, improvements at Las Posas Occupation: Barton Services - San Marcos residents can shop Park, Edwards Theatre^ Kaiser Supervisor for their needs in a convenient Hospital and Home Depot. manner and the city can gain College: much needed tax revenues. Keep public safety our top priBachelors Degree in History with ority Minor in Political Science from Public Safety: As a I successfully worked to rebuild CSU.San Marcos. Councilmember I will foster com- Fire Station #1, add a new engine plete cooperation with our school company, nine firefighters and Statement of candidacy: My districts and local law enforce- two additional motorcycle offimotivation for seeking office ment agencies to ensure that our cers, provide paramedic certifistems from my desire to build children are safe and that our cation for all firefighting units, a healthy community in San neighborhoods and streets are and spearhead a new Police & Marcos while addressing impor- protected. Fire Safety Center set to open in tant issues such as traffic congesJanuary of 2001 tion, business needs, and community growth. Qualifications, Protect mobile home residents attributes, or perspectives: I will I helped to provide funding to bring needed leadership, integput Valle Verde Mobile Home rity, and courage to the San Manage growth, reduce traffic Park into non-profit ownership to Marcos City Council while congestion protect renters from unwarrantworking with the community, fel- As our city's representative on ed rent increases. I strongly suplow Councilmembers, and State the regional planning agency port the city's Rent Stabilization Representatives, to bring about (SANDAG,) I'm fighting to get Ordinance and will fight to positive changes in the city that our fair share of needed freeway enforce it. will improve the quality of life and road improvements-includfor all in San Marcos. ing the San Marcos Boulevar3/78 Achievements exchange, Twin Oaks Valley Road Elected by the voters in 1996 Three most important issues: and Vallecitos Boulevard-and to to the San Marcos City Council; Michael Sannella Hal Martin served Two years as Council appointed representative to the League of Cities; served on environmental sub-committee; served past two years as Council representative to San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG); appointed in 1998 by the SANDAG board to represent North Inland County on the Transportation SubCommittee; Appointed in 1999 by the SANDAG board to Joint Agency Negotiation Team on Consolidation (JANTOC); and served as a planning commissioner for three years and as an alternate for two years. Personal Resident of San Marcos for 17 years; Business owner for 10 years. T. JlM McAuley During the past 19 months on the City Council, Jim McAuley has demonstrated that he thoroughly investigate the facts, he pays attention to details, and he is committed to making fair, honest and thoughtful decisions. Jim McAuley has always supported the City's General Plan the guiding document for development of San Marcos. Jim McAuley believes city government should be open, honest, and respectful. Jim McAuley has encouraged everyone to get involved and participate in city government. Jim McAuley believes city government should be an integral part of the community and the purpose of government is to serve the people. Independent Technical Consultant for 22 years; San Marcos resident and small business owner since; 1980; Active in the community and city government since 1984; Member of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce; San Marcos Economic Development Corporation Member; Supporter of Palomar College President's Associates and CSUSM Foundation; Volunteer on the Boys and Girls Club .Auction Committee Appointed to the San Marcos City Council in February 1999; Additional City Council appointments include: League of California Cities Environmental Quality. Committee Board of Directors, San Marcos Economic Development Corporation, San Marcos Environmental Review Board Attended Long Beach Community College and the UCLA School of Engineering, Proudly Served in the U.S. Army Reserve, Army Security Agency, »Continued on page 7 �The Pride Vote 2000: Presidential Candidates Socialist Socialist Party of USA's presidential platform, McReynolds wants to "abolish every form of domination and exploitation, whether based on social class, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual ori Arrested a dozen times for participation in peace, civil rights and labor demonstrations, David McReynolds has incessantly fought for the betterment of the United States of America. Self described as "a badly read Marxist and Ghandhian pacifist" McReynolds, the Socialist Party of USA's presidential nominee, may not win the election, but he offers a different ideology for voters. Changing the "oppressive American government" becomes the main tenet of McReynold's campaign. According to the entation, or other characteristics." Unlike most candidates, McReynolds proposes a complete overhaul of the democratic system to create a non-oppressive society, stating, "We are committed to the transformation of capitalism through the creation of a democratic socialist society. The focus of socialism is the establishment of a new social and economic order in which workers and consumers will take responsibility for and control of production, and residents will take Ralph Nader: Green against and with the government. While he has never held a public office, this is the second time Ralph Nader has run for president. David McReynolds: By: Christopher Orman Pride Staff Writer By: Kathleen Hash Pride Staff Writer Finance Reform & Healthcare As president, Nader would like to lead the way in campaign finance reform; he does not believe in corporate sponsorship of politics. He would like to raise the minimum wage to what he calls a "working wage" and expand trade union rights. Nader wants to end corporate subsidies and bailouts and provide universal health care for Americans. "The only thing that's ever going to clean-up politics is an aroused, informed and dynamic p ublic" Citizen and consumer advocate, Ralph Nader, is adjusting his strategy for creating change in government; he's running for President of the United States. The Green Party nominated Nader for his political platform, which is founded on over thirty years of working for, Regarding Abortion & Al Gore: Democrat By: Victor Mireles Pride Staff Writer Teachers support him. responsibility for and control of rights of all women to birth contheir homes, schools, and local trol information and supplies* and to all reproductive health sergovernment." vices including abortion." Womens' Rights On issues of social importance, such as women rights, Health Care The two main candidates, McReynolds elegantly iterates G.W. Bush and Al Gore have feminist philosophies. McReynolds writes, "The argued back and forth about Socialist Party recognizes that health care. a struggle against habitual male McReynolds seemingly takes dominance and patriarchy must Gore's stance and becomes more go hand in hand with any strug- impassioned, arguing, "I stand gle against capitalism. Therefore, for socialized medicine: a health we pledge our opposition to all care system based on universal forms of sexism, and demand coverage, salaried doctors and equality for women in all aspects health care workers, and reveof life." nues derived from a graduated Concerning the controversial income tax." issue of abortion, McReynolds Reynolds continues, "[I want] never deviates from feminist rhet- a health care system that emphaoric, iterating, "We support the sizes preventive care, respects death penalty. Nader is running with vice presidential candidate Winona La Duke, also a Harvard graduate, who founded the White Earth Land and Indigenous Women's Network. La Duke has also written several books and advocates the idea of the "7th Generation," which would dictate that laws and government decisions consider the effects of their actions in seven generations, like burying nuclear waste and not labelRalph Nader ing genetically modified foods. Photo by Nebuxi A magna cum laude graduate Death Penalty from Princeton in 1955, Ralph Nader is pro-choice and is the Nader went on to finish law only candidate who is against the school at Harvard three years new city center with no local taxpayer funding. Now I want to solve the current traffic woes. Help San Marcos learn to exploit its assets such as the university, community college and geographic advantages to demand higher quality, »Continued from pg 6 lower density growth. Develop 1970 - 1976; Married for 26 years a partnership with the university to Pam, a Clinical Laboratory and community college neighScientist borhood to bring about housing and high quality clean industry where our students and families can live and work. San Marcos City Council Profiles Social Security Al Gore supports diverting all Social Security surpluses to shoring up the system and paying down the national debt. His proposal will ensure that it remains solvent until the year 2054. He opposes raising the minimum age or cutting benefits. For people entering the workforce, he proposes Voluntary Retiring Savings Accounts. The investor would put money in a government-run program that would remain in the Social Security trust fund, but Occupation the funding would be voluntary, Director of Marketing with the government matching any money put into the system GOALS We moved to San Marcos to up to $2,000 a year. raise our family in 1974. My two daughters went to school Women's Issues He is in favor of a woman's and church in San Marcos. My right to an abortion. He opposes oldest daughter then became one laws that would limit access to of the first graduates of Cal abortion, and he would appoint State University, San Marcos. Supreme Court justices that Concerned about public safety would uphold Roe vs. Wade. He and my community, I became a is also in favor of equal access Reserve Deputy Sheriff in 1975 and equal pay for women. He and was elected to the San Marcos supports maternity leave and bet- City Council in 1980 until elected ter access to medical care for Mayor in 1986 where I served women. Al Gore supports provid- until January 1995. As an Elected Representative ing health insurance to children, I worked to resolve the traffic and more funding for the WIC and the Head Start programs. Finally, problems of thel980's, bringing Al Gore supports strengthening the funding to widen Twin Oaks laws protecting women from sex- Bridge, San Marcos Boulevard ual harassment, domestic vio- and the freeway ramps. I was also successful in acquiring fedlence, and discrimination. For more information visit eral and state funding to widen www.algore.com. Remember, highway 78 to six lanes. As counElection Day is only a week away, cilmembers, Corky Smith and I and as the rock group Rush once successfully fought to bring the said, "If you choose not to decide, new Cal State University to San Marcos and worked to build our you still have made a choice." Lee Thibadeau Al Gore Photo by Nebuxi With only a few days left before the election, the race for the Presidency is very close. For months, Al Gore has laid out his agenda in great detail. Education Al Gore's plan to improve education has three parts: he will require testing of all new teachers to ensure that they are knowledgeable in the subjects that they teach. He will also phase-in national testing of students in phases, and will give more money to schools that show improvement in testing and academic scores. Finally, he will support measures to raise teacher's salaries. Al Gore is opposed to school vouchers and merit pay. Both the National Education Association and the American Federation of Dr. Cynthia Skovgard "I will work to change policies and political coalitions that are driving endless growth," stated Skovgard. "Status quo, mediocre elected representatives are duplicating the reckless mistakes of Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We need to protect our priceless rural community from such destruction. Growth is not inevitable; shortsighted leaders create it." Up her sleeve lies the proverbial "ace in the hole," an initiative currently referred to as "The San Marcos Growth Management and Neighborhood Protection Act." Authored by Skovgard and the San Marcos Chamber of Citizens, the ballot measure promises to curtail growth to "acceptable levels" by leaving the ultimate decision up to the people. The measure, which will be voted on in November, accomplishes this feat by requiring Tuesday, October 31,2000 7 patients' privacy, gives special attention to the needs of the physically and mentally disabled, and conducts treatment and research unimpaired by sexism, racism, or homophobia." Even with his arrests and zealous attitude, McReynolds realizes the necessary steps for bringing about widespread political change. "I am more moderate than many in my party and I hope to unify forward thinkers nation wide that is the only really way to bring about change, through unification," says Reynolds. For McReynolds, the goal of a freethinking, liberal society will not end with the 2000 election, as America's change will come slowly; McReynolds understands the battle. later. He began a career as a lawyer in Washington, DC, and became well known in 1965 for his book Unsafe at Any Speed, which exposed dangerous defects in cars. He has founded and organized consumer rights' agencies, like the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Consumer Product Safety Administration and Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), and is responsible for several federal laws that deal with the protection of consumers. The Clean Air Act, Freedom of Information Act and OSHA are among Nader's projects. voter approval for any development project that alters the City of San Marcos' General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. "The San Marcos Growth Management and Neighborhood Protection Act of 2000" would specifically call for voter approval for anything that increases the intensity or density of the General Plan. This voter approval would be gathered through either special or general elections, depending on the timeliness of the matter. "Growth is not inevitable," added Skovgard.. "People didn't move here to become part of LA; they moved here to get away from it." The current General Plan, as approved by the City Council, already provides specific areas for agriculture, housing, soft retail and industrial sites, called zones. Furthermore, the plan calls for the city to essentially "build out" at the 100,000-population mark in twenty years. So why do we need another law to make the City Council abide by a plan that they initiated? As Dr. . Skovgard puts it, they seem to have no interest in sticking to their original plan. The proposition Skovgard states was drafted in response to 68.3 percent of the community who stated in 1993 that they would like to see San Marcos stay about the same, population wise, as it was then. The figures come from a council-commissioned study called "Imagine! San Marcos." "They say they have this open door policy for information," added Skovgard, "they say they want the public's input but then they don't use it." �8 Tuesday, October 31,2000 Prop. 932: Veterans Bond By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer Proposition 32, the Veterans' Bond Act of 2000, provides for a bond issue of $500 million to provide farm and home aid for California veterans at no cost to the taxpayer. Voters have approved about $8 billion of general obligation bond sales since 1921, all of which finance the veterans' farm and home purchase (Cal-Vet) pro- Prop. 33: Public Employee's Retirement System By: Jayne Braman Pride Graduate Intern If passed, Prop 33 would amend the State Constitution and allow legislators to participate in the State-based retirement system. In 1990, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 140, which specified term limits and other reforms to eliminate career politicians. Presently, state legislators are only eligible to participate in the federal Social Security system. Prop 33 seeks to include legislators in the state's Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) based on the fact that when many legislators quit their jobs in the private to serve in office, they lose retirement ben- Prop. 35: Public Works Projects By: Bryan Clark Pride Staff Writer Prop 35 complements the manner in which California handles construction of public works projects. If passed, the proposition would allow private construction companies to be contracted by the state and local agencies for building highways, schools, and bridges. Public employees, such those affiliated with CalTrans, currently perform the majority of these tasks. The spirit of the proposition maintains to improve the current methods, "through a fair, competitive selection process, free of undue political influence, to obtain the best quality and value for California taxpayers." Opposing sides of this prop- ' osition advocate differences in the area of competing measures. Those against Prop 35 maintain that allowing the private sector to Vote 2000: The Propositions The Pride gram. As of July 2000, there were about $270 million of those funds remaining. Proposition 32 would add another $500 million to that fund, allowing about 2,500 more veterans to receive loans. The Cal-Vet program has not yet cost the taxpayer a penny because participating veterans pay into the program. Consequently, Proposition 32 would not cost the taxpayer anything, unless the payments of the participating veterans did not fully cover the costs of the program (which will be $858 million dollars after interest, to be paid back over 25 years at $34 million per year). efits and employer-matched contributions. Current state employees can contribute up to 5 percent of their salary to the plan while the state's contribution is determined annually by PERS and is dispersed according to percentages of the employee's salary. Supporters of Prop 33 ask for the same benefits for legislators as any other state employee. They believe that by denying our elected officials access to a retirement plan, then the only people who will be able to afford to run for office would be people who are rich enough not to need pension plans. Supporters state that Prop 33 "will require no additional state spending." Opponents to Prop 33 state, "the cost for maintaining this benefit would be under $1 million each year," depending on how .many legislators enroll in the program. Further, opponents say that legislators receive a salary of $99,000 and are reimbursed for some living expenses; they do not want to encourage people to run for office with the promises of luxury benefits at taxpayer expense. A snapshot of Vietnam Soldiers Photo by Lionel Burns Prop. 34: Campaign Contributions and Spending By: Christopher Orman Pride Staff Writer On Tuesday November 7, Californians will congregate to various polling stations, certainly confused on Prop 34. Claiming to bring about campaign finance reform, both liberals and conservatives can be heard arguing in favor of or against the proposition. The major argument about Prop 34 concerns the status of Prop 208, a campaign finance reform law passed in 1996. In January of 1998, a lawsuit challenging Prop 208 blocked the enforcement of the law's provisions. With Prop 208 dead, the California State legislature felt campaign finance reform remained necessary for California's elections. However according to opponents of Prop 34, such as John McCain, the proposition has fewer restrictions than Prop 208. compete with the public services could lead to dangerous cost cutting, which may lead to a loss of quality in city roads, schools, and bridges. Those in favor of Prop 35 insist that allowing competition would lead to faster development of necessary highways, schools, and bridges, in turn, increasing state productivity and improving By: Nathan Fields necessary public works. Pride Staff Writer Prop. 36: Rehabilitation for Drug Users Organizations in opposition of Prop 35: -California Tax Reform Association -Congress of California Seniors -Consumer Federation of California -California Seniors Coalition -http ://www.noon35.com Organizations in favor of Prop 35: -CaliforniaTaxpayers' Association -San Diego County Taxpayers Association -United Californians for Tax Reform -Responsible Voters for Lower Taxes -http ://www.veson35.com Proposition 36 will ask Californians on Nov. 7 to decide whether illegal drug-users should undergo rehabilitation in privately run programs or be sent to prison. If passed, the proposition would affect more than 24,000 nonviolent, personal-use drug offenders a year. Supporters of Proposition 36 say it would cut serious crimes that accompany addiction and relieve crowded prisons, saving the state an estimated $250. million a year. Under Proposition 36, those sent to rehabilitation would be forced to pay their own fees if the courts determine they can manage the costs. Offenders could be put behind bars if they fail or refuse the program. In most cases, successful completion o r rehabilitation would qualify offenders to have their charges dropped and Prop 34, according to the California Voter's Information guide, proposes to limit individual campaign contributions per election: $3,000 for state legislature, $5,000 for statewide elective office and $20,000 for governor races. Not only would limits be placed, but also contributions or expenditures of $1,000 or more would be disclosed on-line to the public in twenty-four hours. Proponents of Prop 34 comment on the lack of donation size limits under the current laws. On the construction of Prop 34, Gray Davis, who has continually worked for campaign finance reform, commented to the LA Times, "This bill was devised largely in secret, without the input from public or knowledgeable sources making the proposition imperfect." Concurring with. Davis' sentiments, the fairly liberal San Francisco Chronicle about Prop 34 wrote in a September 24th editorial, "The major parties are handed vast loopholes in 34 that will enable them to become big benefactors to candidates who are otherwise constrained in fund arrest record erased. According to the California Department of Corrections, drug offenders in prison jumped from 1,778 in 1980 to 45,455 last year. California spent more than $1 billion to imprison offenders in 1999 alone. In addition to potential savings for not housing offenders in existing prisons, the state might also save $500 million that would be spent on new prisons, according to the State Legislative Analyst's Office. The state estimates the measure would also free up some 12,000 county jail beds statewide. "I hope we can finally understand that get-tough' drug laws are wasting money and getting poor results," said Assemblyman Tony Cardenas, D-Van Nuys, an outspoken advocate of prevention legislation to the L.A. Times. Cardenas said drug dealers should continue to get stiff sentences, but users - about half of California's drug offenders - should be given a chance at rehabilitation. Opponents of Prop. 36 claim that it over-estimates private rehabilitation programs, and believe that more money should be spent on in-prison rehabilitation programs instead. But addicts would raising. Providing an example of Prop 34's loopholes, the San Francisco Chronicle explains, "For example, an Assembly candidate would be forced to raise most of his or her money under a $3,000-per-donation limit, but the party could directly contribute any amount of money it wished to the candidate." "Parties would become a major source of backdoor contributions to candidates, as has occurred at the federal level with the proliferation of "soft money," would happen with the passage of Prop 34, the San Francisco Chronicle wrote. Some voters remain concerned about the status of Prop 208. If litigation against Prop 208 finds the proposition unconstitutional, and voters vote "no" on Prop 34, California would have no campaign finance reform laws. Voters will have to decide between an imperfect proposition created hastily and secretively or face the prospect of, no campaign finance reform for California. [For more information: http://www.calvoter.org. have to be criminalized to take advantage of prison programs. Opponents point out that no standards for private clinics have been set. The measure would heavily affect clinics and detoxification rehabilitation centers, where the state aims to spend $120 million over five years, or $4,000 per drug offender, as opposed to $20,000 spent on each prison inmate. It is clear, however, that legislation is needed to set strict standards to prevent unqualified centers from winning contracts. While opponents of the measure think the stated numbers of state savings are overly optimistic, Proposition 36 supporters have a sharp advantage, having raised a $3 million in funding compared to just $215,000 raised by opponents. Proposition 36 would initiate the largest program of its kind in the nation by far. Arizona voters passed a similar measure in 1996, with the Arizona Supreme Court reporting in 1999 that 75 percent of program participants were shown to stay off drugs. �The Pride Vote 2000: The Propositions Prop: 37 Fees, Vote Requirements, Taxes By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer • Requires a two-thirds vote of the State Legislature or local electorate in order to impose or increase a fee that imposes no regulatory obligation. • Redefines these fees as taxes. • Excludes certain real property fees, assessments and development fees. • Excludes damages and penalties or expenses recoverable from a single event (e.g., hazardous waste spills.) • Does not apply to fees enacted before July 1, 1999. Background Governments impose taxes and fees to collect revenue for public projects. Taxes are generally used to pay for public services like education or transportation. Fees are used to pay for a particular service that does not benefit the entire citizenry. Fees come in two major categories. General user fees, such as park entrance fees and garbage collec- Tuesday, October 31,2000 9 tion fees are imposed to directly pay the cost of running a public business. Regulatory fees are imposed to place rules on individuals and businesses to achieve a particular public goal, such as environmental impact fees, hazardous waste disposal fees and smog certification fees. Fees are imposed by a simple majority vote from either the state legislature of the local governing bodies. Taxes, however, require a two-thirds vote. Thus taxes are much more difficult to impose than fees. Proposition 37 would require a vast majority of fees to be approved by a two-thirds majority vote. Impact Elementary school sstudents talk with a DARE police officer. Photo courtesy of www.dare.com Approval of Proposition 37 would make it difficult for the govupdate dilapidated facilities. In ernment to impose fees (mostly March, voters in the Vista Unified regulatory fees) by. requiring a School District failed to reach the two-thirds majority vote. Envi2/3 majority by about two-perronmental, social, and economic cent. With restrictions t o prevent goals would become harder to By: Darcy Walker wasteful spending and mismanobtain and revenue loss could be Pride Staff Writer By: Darcy Walker agement, Prop. 39 has won the significant. Pride Staff Writer bipartisan backing of Governor According to the official One of two education-related Gray Davis as well as republican Supporters of Proposition 37 California Voter Information former Governor Pete Wilson. guide, which is distributed by the propositions on next week's balThose who oppose Prop. 39 California Taxpayers Association Secretary of State, Proposition 38 lot, Proposition 39 would reduce the majority vote needed to pass say there is no limit to potential & California Chamber of Com- is an initiative to amend the state property tax increases. Save Our merce constitution. It allows for taxpay- school bonds from 2/3 to 55 percent. The measure includes per- Homes Committee, a project of er funding of religious and priGroups against Proposition 37 vate education through a $4000 formance and financial audits as the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, is the measure's most per student voucher payable to accountability requirements, and California League of Conserva- the K-12 private school of par- specifies that bond money may outspoken opponent. Chairman not be used toward salaries or Jon Coupal argues that good tion Voters ents' choice. school bonds pass with the 2/3 ^California Democratic Party Proponents of the measure administrative costs. requirement. According to Supporters of Prop. 39, League of Women Voters say that public schools have been Coupal, 62 percent of school including the California State Sierra Club failing to provide safe and PTA, argue that this change is bonds have -passed since 1996, »Continued on page 10 needed to reduce class size and totaling $13 billion. u maM ^im m I M l A l R T I l N l -i V n l • l This is a paid advertisement PRIORITIES: • Manage growth • Reduce traffic congestion • Improve our quality of life • Increase public safety EXPERIENCE: Voted San Marcos' "Business Person off the Year," Hal will keep our city's budget balanced, improve our economy, and protect you from tax and fee increases. Served as a Planning Commissioner, Board Member and Chairman of the Boys and Girls Club, and Director of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. Hal has helped put an end to politics as usual, infighting and personal attacks, and restored respect and confidence in local government. A Problem-Solver, Not A Politician Endorsed by the San Marcos Fire Fighters Association Re-elect For San HAL MARTIN CITY COUNCIL For more information, please call (760) 597-0701 Paid for by the Committee to Re-elect Hal Martin, Treasurer, Tanya Coye �10 Tuesday, October 31,2000 Health Care Under Feinstein's health care agenda, patients' rights are primary over insurance companies and HMO bureaucrats. She strives to put the decisions about treatment into the hands of the patients and wants to expand research to lifeEducation Lifting the quality of our pub- threatening illnesses. lic schools tops the agenda for Feinstein's 2000 reelection plat- Income & Minimum Wage form. She believes that smaller The ever-widening income schools, and smaller classes will gap is one of the economy's allow students to receive a higher largest crises. With the poorest standard of education. Feinstein Americans falling behind while many are getting ahead, Feinstein believes the working class must be compensated. By raising the minimum wage here in California and nationally, workers could improve their working skills through continuing education and job training. This increase in minimum wage would help close the gap in incomes and help families with the rising inflation and high costs of living. Senator Feinstein strongly believes that enabling all Americans to become economically upward by improving education, increasing the minimum wage, and producing new jobs is critical for California. As a California Senator, Feinstein had many accomplishments that included being the first woman to serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1994. It was during her service on the Senate Judiciary Committee that she won the most challenging battle of her career with the passage of a ban on the manufacturing, sales and possession of 19 types of military-style assault weapons. Feinstein received a B.A. in History from Stanford University in 1955 and was appointed by California Governor Pat Brown to the women's parole board in 1960 at 27 years of age. She became the Mayor of San Francisco in 1978 following the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. As San Francisco's Mayor, she demonstrated a sense of command, managed the city's finances, balanced nine budgets in a row and was chosen "Most Effective Mayor," according to City and State Magazine. Information from www.senate.gov/~feinstein. Senate believes that Proposition 38 will undermine our state's efforts to financially and academically enhance our public schools." The CSU Board of Trustees and Student Association also oppose Prop. 38, according to a Chancellor's office report. Milwaukee mayor John Norquist has signed on as a supporter of Prop. 38 because a voucher program in his city is working very well. The Milwaukee voucher program, however, only applied to lowincome students in targeted illperforming school districts. Prop. 38 sets up a $4,000 state payments for students who already attend private schools. These payments would be phased in over a four-year period. With 650,000 students already in private schools, the only guaranteed outcome is a cost of $2.6 billion dollars to pay for their education. Additional costs or potential savings to the state are difficult to estimate, since they depend entirely on how many students opt for the vouchers. While the legislative analyst admits the number of participants is "impossible to predict," it does give some numbers based on various assumptions. First, the average cost per public schools student is placed at $7000. Therefore, each transfer to private school would result in a $3000 savings for the state. If five-percent, or 300,000 students move to private schools, the state will lose $2 billion eve?ry year. A 15-percent exodus would result in a savings of $700 million. If 1.5 million students transferred, that's 25 percent of all public school kids, California would save $3.4 billion. These numbers do not include expected administrative costs of about $10 million per year to run the voucher program. In addition to vouchers, the state legal analyst for the voter guide indicates that Prop. 38 "imposes significant new restrictions on the ability of government to adopt new laws and regulations affecting private schools." There are no minimum educational requirements for teachers in private schools. If money is any indication, the most important initiative voters will decide on is Proposition 38, the school voucher initiative. The number one supporter of Prop. 38 is the creator, Timothy Draper, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who has spent over 18 million dollars of his own money on Prop. 38. Other proponents in the website's top ten are private investors except one—Parents for CA Future. The voucher initiative's biggest opponent is the California Teachers Association, followed y several other teacher's unions and the California Professional Firefighters. Dianne Feinstein: Democrat By: Jennifer Miller Pride Staff Writer has proposed legislation that would provide $1 billion each year in school grants to be used in construction to repair existing campuses, ending social promotion, funding remedial education and supporting merit pay for teachers. Courtesy of California Senate Web Site With the most votes cast for a Senator in American history, Dianne Feinstein was elected in 1992 and re-elected in 1994 to her first six-year term as Senator of California. Prop 37 » Con tin ue(Pfrom Pg 9 adequate learning, and it is time to give parents a choice in education. With open enrollment, magnet and charter schools, as well as home schooling as options, many would argue that public schools offer plenty of choices for parents seeking alternatives. To qualify as voucher schools, Prop. 38 requires the release of test scores to track the voucher students* progress. Furthermore, the private schools may not advocate any illegal behavior or discriminate based on race, ethnicity or nationality. Restricting admission based on other characteristics, however, such as gender, religion, and disability are allowed under the proposition, according to the state voter's guide. The state legislative analyst concluded that this ability to discriminately admit only lower-cost students may cause the proportion of students with special needs to increase in public schools, resulting in higher average per-student costs. For this and several other reasons, the CSUSM Academic Senate opposes Prop. 38. In a recent press release, Gerardo Gonzalez, the Senate Chair stated, "The CSUSM The P ride Vote 2000: The Senatorial Candidates (GMO) foods that pose potential risks to our health and environment. We should ban GMO foods and have an agricultural policy that supports family farms and organic agriculture." Medea Benjamin is Founding Director of the San Franciscobased human rights organization Global Exchange. Her voluminous books, reports, articles, and By: Nathan Fields film productions have examined Pride Staff Writer global and national issues of labor Medea Benjamin, human rights conditions, sustainable agriculadvocate, economist, nutritionist, ture, hunger, and poverty. Medea has supported human and mother, has worked for the rights and social justice struglast 25 years to help "build a world where no child goes hun- gles around the world. She gry and where air, water, and has most recently worked to supland are protected for future gen- port democracy and human rights movements in Indonesia, East erations." The key issues she addresses as a Timor, and Chiapas, fighting to lift the embargoes against Cuba senatorial candidate are: and Iraq, and cutting US military aid to repressive regimes in Living Wage "The gross inequality in the Central America. She has been distribution of our nation's an election observer in Haiti, wealth—with the richest 1 percent Mexico, El Salvador, Namibia, owning more than the poorest 80 and Indonesia, and led fact-findpercent—is disgraceful. We must ing delegations to East Timor, raise the minimum wage to a Honduras, Nicaragua, Cuba, "living wage," and guarantee all Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, our people the right to a healthy, Guatemala, and China. dignified standard of living." Medea's most recent work focuses on improving the labor and environmental practices of Schools Not Prisons "California spends $2.2 bil- US multinational corporations, lion a year processing youth and the policies of international through the criminal justice sys- institutions such as the World Organization, the tem while our spending on public Trade schools ranks 41st in the nation. International Monetary Fund and We must reaffirm our commit- % the World Bank. She has become ment to free public education, rec- a leading national figure in the ognize teachers as cherished pro- effort to pressure US companies fessionals, and invest in schools, to include a living wage provinot jails." sion in their corporate Codes of Conduct. Electoral Reform Medea spearheaded Global "We need to get money out Exchange's campaigns against of politics through public financ- Nike, the GAP, and 17 other US ing of political campaigns, free companies profiting from inhumedia access, and put an end mane third-world cheap labor to PACs and soft money dona- conditions and lack of foreign tions. We must give voters better environmental policy. These representation by changing our efforts prompted the Washington electoral system from "winner- Post to credit Global Exchange take-all" to proportional repre- as the group that has "put labor sentation—a system used by most rights on the human rights agenof the world's established democ- da." racies." Medea received a Masters degree in Public ^Health from Universal Health Care Columbia University and a "Over 40 million Americans Masters degree in Economics have no health care and millions from the New School for Social more go without basic health ser- Research. vices due to inadequate insur"I am more convinced than ance coverage. We need a public- ever that the majority of ly funded, universal health care Americans—and certainly the system that guarantees quality majority of Californians agree care for all." that we need a society that puts human needs before corporate Safe Food and Family Farms profits." "Agribusiness plays a danger- Her website may be found at ous game with Mother Nature by http ://www.medeaforsenate.org. introducing genetically-modified Medea Susan Benjamin: Green ""-w--**** "msmmsmm- mmmm % Medea Susan Benjamin (left) and her daughter Maya. Photo courtesy ofMedea for Senate. �The Pride Tom Campbell: Republican By: Christopher Orman Pride Staff Writer Tom Campbell has an uphill battle in his senatorial campaign as he attempts to unseat incumbent Diane Feinstein. Campbell, an ex-Stanford law professor, believes voters will find comfort in his moderate, compassionate conservative approach. "I am known as a maverick because I don't go along with the crowd," Campbell wrote in his campaign platform/Listed by Congress as a fairly moderate individual, who cares about health reform and the environment, Campbell campaigns on the same compassionate conservative philosophy as G.W. Bush. Campbell on his compassionate conservative style, states, "I believe in conservative fiscal policies and in compassionate social Tuesday, October 31,2006 11 Vote 2000: The Senatorial Candidates policies." Based on his voting record, Campbell has not deviated from his comments. According to the 1999-2000 voting record guide supplied by the U.S. Government, Campbell has voted for tax cuts, the balanced budget amendment and impeachment. The report does reveal Campbell's "maverick" character when discussing the McCain/Feingold Bill. Campbell, according to the report, was one of two Republican senators who supported the McCain/ Feingold Bill; a bill created to place harsher restrictions upon campaign fundraising. Abortion On the heated issue of abortion, Campbell reveals a truly compassionate approach, as he writes, "I have opposed any effort, whether through legislation or constitutional amendment, to eliminate the abortion rights guaranteed by Roe vs. Wade." Campbell believes the abortion issue remains a religious con- cern, not a governmental concern, yet insists, "the government provides medical help for men who are poor, Medicaid must also support funding for the medical conditions of poor women, including their right to choose." Campbell's abortion comments relate primarily to firsttrimester abortions; thus avoiding any partial-birth abortion debates. Campbell's record, however, shows he voted against a bill outlawing partial-birth abortions. Concerning the bill outlawing partial-birth abortions, Campbell writes, "when congressional legislation forbidding partial-birth abortion refused to allow for exceptional circumstances, I had no choice but to oppose it." Campbell voted "no" because he, "raised the question in debate as to why proponents of the bill, normally states' rights advocates, were advocating a federal law to pre-empt different states' reaching their own resolutions on this difficult issue." plans on putting a few initiatives programs and increase the number of required subjects in high into effect. school. Education Rees plans include fully fund- Taxes Rees plans to implement ing the head start program, proBy; Tiaca Carter vide financial support for every across-the-board tax cuts through Pride Staff Writer student that wants to go to college a low flat tax by offering "a Natural Law Party candidate and increase nutritional value of strong fiscal stimulus to economfor the U.S. senate is Brian M. school lunches. Rees also plans ic growth while keeping inflaRees. If elected as senator, Rees to create national apprenticeship tion in check with appropriate Brian M Rees: Natural Law The f ollowing is a paid advertisement: Education Similar to conservative candidate G.W. Bush, Campbell hopes to fix education by reducing class sizes, hiring more teachers, and improve the safety of schools. Regarding improvements to the public school system, Campbell states, "The most effective improvement in public schools is to lower class size. That means paying for more teachers and more classrooms, starting at the lower grades if we can't afford it throughout the system at Courtesy of Tom Campbell for Senate once." Whether or not Campbell can With the reduction of class sizes, Campbell recommends beat Feinstein remains uncertain. more local, school-based deci- As Campbell believes, "I recogsions. As Campbell comments, nize that to solve some of our "I recommend that we step back, toughest problems we must be turn most K-12 decisions back bold, and I believe that California over to the states, and let them deserves an independent leader decide how best to spend their who will promote responsible funds in order to teach the basics- government and be willing to dreading, writing and arithme- stand strong in the face of political pressure." tic." monetary policy, thereby ensur- tion for governmental administration-one based upon the most ing price stability". modern and comprehensive scientific understanding of how nature Foreign Policy His stance on foreign policy functions." There is a strong is one based on the exploration of emphasis on education because knowledge instead of military it is through education that we can appreciate "life's essential aide. Rees is a physician and a unity". With this experience indicolonel in the Army Reserves viduals will behave according to and is a part of the Natural Law their best interest, thus promoting societies best interest also Party. The Natural Law Party "action fully aligned with natural believes in "a fresh new founda- law." MICHAEL ANGELONCHALLENGED INTEGRITY SANNELLA NEW IDEAS, POSITIVE SOLUTIONS AND U D ear S a a M a r ^ s N eighbor ^ c s U Saja M arcos g r a d u a l I a m v e r y ^s^ssssssssx putting San karoos ^ntfUes « Hail, w and bringethose e alues to s f f l c c o ^ a ^ ^ R duc v T r a • Sate Schools a ^ ^ W ^ g^ors J strong Economy and S eemly w 1 n Michael is a graduate of the Leadership 2 000 Public Service Program i .I'll if f n If " 7TinffTrrTftthtttt f . Michael Angelo c • / | nf jiff £ L A -H8Ja.-f.lll,1-MB For m ore i nformation: w ww.sannella2000.com o r call ( 760) 5 97-0701 Paid for by Friends of Mike Sanneiia, Treasurer, Laura Howe, 227 Woodland Pkwy.. #163 * San Marcos, CA 92069 �Opinion 12 Tuesday, October 31,2000 Fourth Party Politics? By: Steve Kerrin Pride Staff Writer Openly hostile to both the political left and right, the Popular Sentiment Party refuses to take a defined stance in national politics. Party Chair, Betty Lou Rawten-Krotch, states, "We usually take the most popular stance on tough issues. That way, in theory, we'll always win the elections." When asked why her party has never even held a seat in a local government, RawtenKrotch replied, "Damned if I know. It works for everyone else." The biggest obstacle facing the Popular Sentiment Party is that it has yet to be acknowledged by the media as more than a collective of disgruntled, boozed-up, would-be politicians. A Democratic senator who spoke on condition of anonymity stated, "They're just another cult, only with politics instead of religion. They're really just a bunch of whackos." Most Republicans and Democrats share her sentiments. Most often cited as the source of this derisive attitude is the party's Thursday, October 26, St. John radical agenda, which includes: would only comment on two of the above issues. In regard to the § Mandating loincloths as congressional loincloth mandate standard attire for all mem- and the Jimmy Buffett issue, he said, "Now we'll see what bers of Congress. § More creative forms of capi- those [expletive deleted] are realtal punishment. (Two exam- ly hiding," and "well, that makes ples the party proposes are about as much sense as Waltzing the use of DUI offenders as Matilda, doesn't it?" respectivecrash-test dummies for auto- ly. Such reticence is typical of St. mobile companies and the John, who has repeatedly stated, use of convicted sex offend- "I don't like broken promises so I won't make no promises to break ers as prison concubines.) § The establishment of and people won't get mad. Read National Mediocrity Day to* my lips: No promises." celebrate those who are not Another issue under critigood enough to be reward- cism is his party's lack of opened for anything but are too ness about its foreign policy. St. good to qualify for special John was initially reluctant to assistance in anything. discuss his plans for dealing § Appointing George Carlin with the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, as the permanent Speaker but relented and vaguely gave of the House and National the situation lip service in sayPress Secretary. ing, "Well, I don't know about § Making Jimmy Buffett's y'all but / learnt something from "Why Don't we Get Drunk George Custer." and Screw?" the National Considered an extreme long Anthem for all sporting shot to. receive more than 100 events. write-in votes (there are 107 § Making "F*** 'em if they members of the party), St. John can't take a joke" the is nonetheless optimistic about putting on a good showing. "I National Motto. think there's lotsa people what When asked if she saw the feel that maybe this is a good party's radical political agenda time to do something for their as a threat to the nation, the country that they maybe ordinaranonymous senator replied, "As ily wouldn't do 'cause it wouldn't a voter, I wouldn't trust them any be the time to. So yeah, I figure more than a chicken would trust I'll get some votes and maybe a drooling coyote, but they'll it'll mudball into something bignever get enough support to win ger. Woulda been nice if those an election so I'm not worried. fellers woulda invited me to their TV party but they hog the spotThe country will survive this." The Popular \ Sentiment light, like a blue-ribbpn sow £t a Party's candidate for President, butcher convention." . No other presidential candiBubba St. John of Mississippi, date has responded to repeated has borne the brunt of media haranguing over his party's agen- requests for comment on the * da. In a press conference on issue. Blinders thing—from the promotion of children to soldiers in war-torn I have spent every day for countries to the latest club trend the past three weeks perusing of passing out Viagra to ensure newspapers, magazines, and bro- not just a good time, but a better chures, watching the headline time—was fair game. news and attempting to decipher As I contemplated my curthe language of science journals. rent position on matters of social What was I looking for so oncern, I began to feel uneasy. c intently? My assignment for Dr. My pile of interesting articles was Keehn's Literature and Writing quickly disappearing before my 305 class was to write a letter eyes. My "I don't really care" to the editor based either on an pile, on the other hand, was growarticle or an issue I felt strongly ing to monstrous proportions. If about. this is how I, a college student I assumed I would create a who holds the future, contemplate stack of articles and notes from problems facing the world, I fear a variety of sources and be able the imminent doom awaiting us. to simply choose which article Where does this apathy originate? inspired me the most to write How long has it been holding me a stunning letter to the editor. in its grip, keeping me unaware Reality got a good laugh out that I will fail when called upon of that assumption. I picked to write a simple letter to the through three or four magazines, editor? One word sums up the tearing out anything that looked whole problem—education. even remotely interesting. EveryIronic, I know. Higher eduBy: Jennifer Silverwood cation has become a set of blinders that have narrowed my view of life to one set goal, namely obtaining a degree in English. My whole being revolves around which paper will consume my time next, which test I should feel anxious about, whether my outline contains enough detail to satisfy my professor, not to mention what I will eat, drink, and how I can find five minutes to at least make an attempt at merriness . . . for tomorrow I shall die. Colleges aim to produce intelligent citizens who feel concerned about society and who endeavor to improve the lives of others. I rarely read a newspaper (I do not consider reading the headlines as I look for the advertisements on Sunday "reading the newspaper"). I still find myself utterly confused when I overhear discussions on the evening news about the latest political race or the turmoil in , . . where was that again? Where have I been? I'll tell you: in the various classrooms and lecture halls of CSUSM, being enlightened with the knowl- T he P ride In Response to "How safe is our campus?" The opinion article in the October l ? h edition of the Pride, "How safe is our campus?" requires clarification. Student Health Services' role in on-campus student injuries is not correctly understood by the writer, and the comments may mislead readers/Unfortunately, due to the laws that govern confidentiality, I cannot respond to the specific incident that was discussed. I can, however, provide a better understanding of the role Student Health Services plays for CSUSM students. Student Health Services is comprised of 8 professionals, all hired because of their expertise, training and commitment to collegiate student health. The CSU provides direction to all campus student health centers through Trustee Executive Order 637. This executive order directs centers to provide only basic health services to the best of our ability and in accordance with standard medical practices. Our services are limited in scope by the facility, equipment, and available resources. For instance, there is no on-site x-ray department, laboratory, or emergency room. Subsequently, students wlxqhavg health needs that warrant this type of resource are referred to other community health agencies. On a daily basis students are served with these limitations edge of the great philosophers of the past (read: dead white men). I've been clapping and singing songs of Africa, learning about the structure of DNA, contributing to group discussions about "our racial world view" and finally, writing papers using different forms of discourse: This is all not to mention interviewing for Orientation Team, attending writing workshops, and making frequent trips to the library. That's just what goes on while I'm physically at campus. In reality, everything I do revolves around my goal to teach. I coach volleyball part time and substitute in the school district to gain experience. I wake up and go either to school or to work all day. Throw in my religious responsibilities and family, and I find myself scrambling for time to pursue personal enrichment and keep up with current events. So what gets pushed aside? Left with little choice, I opt for the "A" in my courses, with the reward of a degree and a promise of more years wondering where the time went. BAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO in mind. If more specialized care is indicated, students are encouraged to seek those services at other community facilities Because our services are limited, it is in the best health interest of the student for us to make such referrals. We are unable to provide care for more serious injuries or conditions. In fact, it would ethically conflict with our mission of providing quality health care if we were to attempt to meet student needs without the appropriate resources. The professionals at Student Health Services recognize that money is an issue for many students. 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Am I getting so caught up in the monotonies of school that I have lost sight of the bigger picture? I enjoy going to school and I love all my classes, but will it ever end? Do we ever get a chance to remove the blinders? Maybe our professors can help us out a little. I remember a high school teacher who discussed current events for about five minutes at the beginning of class. I know we're not in high school anymore, but five minutes, that's not so hard. When I'm stuck in a classroom, I don't have a choice but to listen. Does anyone else feel this way, or am I alone? Regardless, I am vowing to get my butt off the psychoanalyst's couch and make a conscious effort to keep up to date on current events. Maybe in the process I'll feel more inclined to address the editor. PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. 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J " : ^ J J In 1960 The California State Legislature passed the Master Plan for Higher Education, which promised, among other things, " a space for every undergraduate student would be available; no tuition would be charged California residents; and students should be charged low fees, only for ' auxiliary services'." There is really no need, in a student newspaper, to observe that these goals have not been met. The question that arises is why this vision has not been realized and what, if any, budget priorities have taken precedent over higher education. An article from the Justice Policy Institute, entitled "From Classrooms to Cell Blocks: How Prison Building Affects Higher Education and African American Enrollment in California October 1996," provides a disturbing answer and some interesting and pertinent data. Using figures gathered by the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, the article points out that California's prison budget has increased ten-fold since 1980. From 1984 to 1994 California T he P ride p^gllll Opinion Editor Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor November 1% f 2000. host of legislation that lengthened ties of crime nor by public opinprison sentences, implemented ion. What fuels the growth of the mandatory prison sentences for prison building industry? The Justice Policy Institute various offences, and tightened article begins with a quote from up parole requirements. Legislators often claim that the minutes of the California Corthese tougher approaches to sen- rectional Peace Officers Associbuilt 19 prisons and only one ation Meeting the Challenge of state university. Curing that same tencing are a necessary response to increases in violent crime. Affordable Prisons, 1995: , period, the Department of CorAn argument over which is Yet the majority of prisoners, as rections grew by 25,864 employmuch as 60%, are non-violent more important—schools or prisees, while the number of employdrug offenders. Furthermore, vio- ons—is one which the proponents ees devoted to higher education lent crime has been decreasing of prisons cannot win in the curdecreased by 8,082: In 1984, Calsteadily over the past ten years rent political environment m California's budget for higher eduand is now down to early 1970's ifornia. Public sentiment in favor cation was 2 54 times that of of schools is simply too overlevels. the Department of Corrections. An ABC News article enti- whelming on this topic. The As of 1994, higher education and tled "Prison Funding Explodes in only way to build a consensus for corrections were receiving equal Growth" provides some interest- prison is to do so in a way that funding. As of 1996/1997, spendingfigures. The cost of a four-year will not be seen as coming at the ing on corrections actually overdegree in a public college in the expense of the taxpayers. took spending on higher educaThis quote reveals the cynical United States ranges from $2,986 tion. The shares of the General to $7,331. The cost of keeping if not sinister attitude of the proFund were 9.6% to 8.7% respec- an inmate in prison for one ponents of prison growth. Unfortively. year ranges from $20,000 to tunately, there are those who A Rand Corporation study $25,000. Economically, the fig-make a living, and a good living forecasted that spending on cor- ures of education versus impris- at that, by imprisoning others. rections in California would rise onment speak for themselves. In Prison guards in California are to 18% of the General Fund over addition, the aforementioned Jus- paid more than teachers. The Calthe next 7 years. Rand research- tice Policy Institute article cited ifornia Correctional Peace Offiers further forecasted that since a poll conducted by the Califor- cers Association is perhaps the this level of growth in correc- nia Correctional Peace Officers most powerful union in Calitions is more than the expected Association indicating that when fornia, holding tremendous sway increase in state revenues, further given a choice between building with all three branches of Califorcuts in higher education would schools or prisons, Californians nia's government. Building conlikely be required to take up the chose schools 78% to 15%. tractors can amass huge fortunes slack. In light of the data, spending through prison construction. The Much of this growth is in on higher education in California news and entertainment media response to a tripling of prison is clearly losing out to spending cooperate, either deliberately or populations over the past 20 years. on prisons. It is equally clear that inadvertently, by exaggerating This increase in the prison popu- skyrocketing spending on pris- public fears of crime, even though lation can in turn be traced to a ons is neither justified by reali- crime rates are currently in Prison Funding vs. Educational Funding By: Jeff Brownlee Pride Staff Writer purposes: decline. Conveniently f or the prison industry, money drawn from higher education deprives more and more citizens of the facts and critical thinking skills that would enable them to see through the ruse the proponents of prison building have constructed. Confining large numbers of citizens serves perhaps an even darker purpose. In Brazil and Colombia, death squads summarily kill individuals who through poverty, mental illness, or drug addiction have become unable to function adequately in society. The prison industry has developed a somewhat less draconian and more economically expedient method of dealing with such people. The poor, the mentally ill, and drug addicts are warehoused in prisons where they serve as a source of revenue for correctional employees and contractors. Providing such individuals with treatment and employment opportunities would eliminate a lucrative income for many powerful interests. This article presumes to provide some of the education that the proponents of prison construction would seek to deprive from the" citizens of California. Hopefully, attitudes and spending can be changed before the prison industrial complex gobbles up all further forums for dissent. electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print California State University San Marcos anonymous letters. San Marcos, CA Display and classified advertising in The Pride 92096-0001 Melanie Addington should not be construed as the endorsement or Phone: (760)750-6111 Victoria B, Segall investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. Fax: (760) 750-4030 The Pride Mtmstl board. Darcy Walker / : Letters to the editors should include an address, The Priafe reserves the right to reject any advertising. E-mail: piide@csusm.edu JayneBraman telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during http://wwwxsusoi.edu/prlde Madeleine P, Marshall m a y be edited for grammar and length. Letters Allopinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of theauthor, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of ^ouldtesui^ttedvPride ill M m m ^ w - ^ M iiiiili illiliillll liillli m m Mm m m m iM i �14 Tuesday, October 31,2000 Arts & Entertainment •HjjH The infamous symbol of the Blair Witch Photo courtesy of www. blairwitch. com that has just been released from a mental institution. (Why people would go on a tour led by a former mental patient is beyond me). Jeff takes the five people into the woods to see the place where the original Blair Witch Project was filmed and where the tapes were found. Whatever it is the group is trying to do is, again, beyond me. They are out in the woods where they drink and smoke and are merry, until they wake up. When the group wakes up, they find their camera gear is broken and their records are destroyed. Everything is gone except the tapes, conveniently placed in the same location as the original Blair Witch Project tapes were discovered. The group goes back to the mental patient's home (an abandoned warehouse with lots of stolen goods) to examine the tapes. T-shirts, sweatshirts, cups, rocks, and even sticks are many of the items that Jeff sells to his tourists. They find some very disturbing things on the tapes, to say the least. While they're reviewing the tapes, Tristen and Stephen hear voices and hallucinate. They all seem to be going out of their minds. Is it the work of the BlairWitch? Book of Shadows, Blair Witch 2 is directed by Joe Berlinger, who has succeeded in doing one thing, adding another reel to the pile of crap that Hollywood has put out this year. Blair Witch 2 Do Not Go Back Into the Woods By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer Whoever said, "sequels suck" was correct. A sequel is rarely better than the original and the newest film release, Blair Witch 2, is no exception. The film opens with various news clips about the success of the BlairWitch Project. Tourists have flocked to Burketsville, Maryland, in search of the Blair Witch and to see the location where the film was shot. The sheriff is seen shouting over a loud speaker, "There is no #@*&$*% Blair .Witch! Get out of these woods!" He is absolutely right. Forget all the preconceived notions you may have about this film. There is no book of shadows, there is no Blair Witch, there is nothing. This is exactly what this film amounts to, absolutely nothing. The basic premise of the film is about five people who go into the woods on a tour called the Blair Witch Hunt . The characters are Stephen, Tristen, Erica, Kim, and Jeff (played by Stephen Turner, Tristen Skyler, Erica Leerhsen, Kim Director, and Jeff Donovan). The tour guide, Jeff, is a young man The Pride CD Review: Radiohead's KID A ^ music. Though the album may not , have the same feel as the guitar driven aggression of Creep or the After three years away from folkie privacy of Fake Plastic Trees, the musical scene, Radiohead rees- KID A still delivers the pure emotablishes itself as England's finest tional rawness of traditional rock. musical export by releasing its The single, The National fourth album, KID A. Produced Anthem, infuses the listener with in the shadow of its commercially energy from the beginning bass successful and critically acclaimed grooves to its emotional orchestraalbum, OK Computer, this album tion of jazz horns at its climax. is perhaps Radiohead's greatest tri- This album, however, is no one-hit umph to_ date. wonder as the band lends complexThe music flows from begin- ity and interest in every song that it ning to end and continues with delivers. With the single Optimistic the band's theme of industrial iso- already making its way into the lationism. This album not only pro- rotation of some radio stations, it vides the listener with music to is not inconceivable that the rest of listen to but to think about as well. the songs on this album will get The music sounds as if it were radio playtime. written to accompany some futurIn a year that appears, for the istic movie because Radiohead bor- most part, to be stuck with stagnatrows elements of jazz, rock, classi- ed, prepackaged, overly produced, cal, technotronic, hip hop and folk. mindless, commercially-successful With a configuration of many dif- waste, Radiohead continues to proferent musical styles fused together vide the public with innovative, in a complex, textured flow, this socially conscious, and evolutionalbum is original and innovative. ary music. With KID A, Radiohead Radiohead trades in some of continues to further remove itself its traditional rock instruments for from the realm of just another rock electronic ones in KID A, but does band and into the company of the not appear to have lost any of the truly great bands of anytime and of explosiveness that fueled its earlier any category. By: Adam Bailey Pride Staff Writer The Ladies Man The Contender: Comes to the Big Screen By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor ' * "His approach is straightforward, it's honest," comments Tim Meadows about his most recent character, Leon Phelps, The Ladies Man. With the success of past films like Wayne's World and A Night at the Roxbury inspired by Saturday Night Live characters, The Ladies Man is SNL creator Lorne Michael's most recent production. In The Ladies Man, Tim Meadows plays Leon Phelps, a deejay on late night radio talk show. Phelps is charming and goodhearted, but a Casanova. Leon's countless affairs get him into trouble when a group of angry husbands, calling themselves the VSA (Victims of the Smiling A**, named after a tattoo found on Leon's right buttock), seek revenge. The Tim Meadows plays Leon Phelps VSA is led by Lance (played in The Ladies Man. by Will Ferrell of SNL) whose Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com. wife, Honey DeLune (played Tiffani Thiessen of Saved By Leon's sweet and innocent cothe Bell), is one of Leon's many worker Julie), and, Billy Dee Williams who plays* Lester the mistresses. The cast also includes Bartender and who serves as Karyn Parsons (who plays the film's narrator and voice of reason. With the film's bedroom scenes and Leon's on-air radio dirty talk, Leon Phelps is vulgar in this film, just as he is in his infamous SNL sketches. This movie also consists of dumb humor, and if you aren't a fan of SNL or The Ladies Man character, then this film is definitely not for you. On the other hand, those of you who are fans may enjoy the film. The Ladies Man can be categorized as a gross film, but never dull. With clieesy musical numbers—yes musical numbers—and surprise cameos, the audience is kept in suspense as to what to expect next. Meadows, (who co-wrote the screenplay), has some funny lines, however the end of the film is weak and predictable. The funk and soul-filled soundtrack is excellent; featured tracks include A1 Green's Let's Stay Together, the Isley Brothers' That Lady, and other tracks from artists such as Roberta Flacky Johnny Gill and Chaka Khan. The Ladies Man is rated-R and is now playing in theatres. A weii-Timed Political Thriller By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer nominated. What does Runyon do? He digs up a bunch of dirt on Hanson, With the presidential elections namely an alleged "sex show" that only a week away, a good film she put on when she was in college, about politics may be just what the complete with a detailed report and people need. In the movie, The photographs. Of course, we cannot Contender; the Vice President has see the woman's face in the photojust passed away and it is up to the graphs, so there is no way to know President (played by Jeff Bridges) if it is Senator Hanson or not. to nominate a new VP. The film Senator Hanson is then quesopens with a red car driving off a tioned by a large senatorial combridge and Senator Jack Hathoway mittee. Ronald Webster (played by (played by William Petersen) jump- Christian Slater) is among them, and ing in the river to save the driver. he works with Runyon to take down The Senator Hathoway believes his Senator Hanson. No matter how heroic efforts will help him become much they question Senator Hanson nominated for VP. about her alleged "sex show," howHathoway is actually the ever, she does not admit or deny it. President's second choice. His first Her reasoning is that it is nobody's choice is Senator Lane Hanson business what happened that night. (played by Joan Allen). When we In the end, the audience finds first see Senator Hanson, she is out what happened that night. just starting to make love to her This is a good political film that husband. In order for her to become asks several questions: How much the Vice President, her husband, should we know about a potential Senator Shelly Runyon (played political figure? Do we have the by Gary Oldman), must give his right to know about someone's consent. Runyon does not want past, and if we do know, should it Senator Hanson—or rather, a wom- really effect our judgment of them? an—to be Vice President. He would The Contender is rated R by the prefer that Senator Hathoway be MPAA. �The Pride Arts & Entertainment CD Review: Mike Keneally and Beer for Dolphins Newest Release "Dancing" Medeski Martin and Wood, are a becomes so startling; while turntrio, consisting of John Medeski tabilists everywhere are runon keyboards, Billy Martin on ning out of vinyl records to samdrums and Chris Wood on bass. ple, Medeski Martin and Wood As a trio, the band creates lay- has become a full band creating ers, upon layers of sound due original "samples." When the band adds Marc to each member's virtuosity. On The Dropper, a track like "Big Ribot, unquestionably one of Time" sounds like a five-piece the greatest guitarists alive, to band, as John Medeski plays their sound on The Dropper the clavinet and organ simultane- results are noteworthy. Probably ously and Chris Wood adds bass the most monumental track on solos along with the standard The Dropper, "Bone Digger" sounds like a perfect mix of bass progressions. A deeply funky track like hip-hop and atonal jazz. From "Big Time" rivals Parliament/ beginning to end, Billy Martin Funkadelic's ten-piece band plays a heavy hip-hop beat By: Christopher Orman sound as all three musicians fill that allows John Medeski the Pride Staff Writer the gaps occurring within each necessary foundation for adding extraterrestrial sounds. measure of music. No question the fall of 2000 Over the last ten years, Complementing Medeski and will be musically remembered Medeski Martin and Wood have Martin's layers, Marc Ribot's for the release of Radiohead's made a habit of creating intel- simple, yet strange guitar and Kid A. Music fans, however, lectually stimulating albums, Chris Wood's incessant bowing may look back on the fall from 1990's acoustic-free-jazz of his bass, results in a sound of 2000 and wonder why Notes from Underground to remarkably similar to a genius Medeski Martin and Wood's The 1996's funky Shack-man, listen- turntabilist beat juggling two Dropper, released October 24 ers often need some time to com- entirely different records. on BlueNote Records, slipped Similar to "Bone Digger," prehend the mixture of sounds. by without detection. Even 1998's Combustication, the title track The Dropper The album takes music, spe- featuring DJ Logic, remains sounds so neoteric the song cifically jazz, hip-hop and trance difficult for some listeners to becomes completely ineffable. to new undiscovered territories. digest, as the band attempted Throughout The Dropper, as celThe Dropper,; contains thirteen to fuse atonal jazz, hip-hop and los, violins, congas and saxstunning tracks, each song wor- Latin rhythms, into a potent, ophones are added, any adethy of commentary. Fans of mind-bending concoction. quate musical analysis becomes jazz, hip-hop or music capable Unlike Combustication, The implausible. The inability to of changing an individual's Dropper reveals Medeski Martin describe the album makes intellectual perspective should and Wood's final musical syn- Medeski Martin and Wood's latstrongly consider purchasing thesis, a perfectly blended hybrid est work of art brilliant and The Dropper: of dissonant jazz and hip-hop. purely postmodern. A revoluWhere Kid A seems interImagine mixing Lauryn Hill's tion has happened in music, but esting but not mind-expanding, beats and melodies with John a few years might pass before The Dropper becomes challengColtrane's improvisational spir- society fully evaluates and coming and stimulating, similar to it; The Dropper becomes such prehends the change. deciphering the brush strokes of a feasible blend. The synthesis a Willem de Kooning painting. Medeski Martin a nd Wood's "The Dropper" a Must Buy By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer Frank Zappa is reported to have once said that Mike Keneally (a fellow guitar virtuoso) "was the best new guy he ever had in the band." Being an admirer of all things Zappa (especially Moon Unit), I jumped at the opportunity to listen to Keneally's latest CD. The CD titled "Dancing," released off Keneally's own label, Exowax, is a two-CD set containing 35-songs, all of which are worth checking out. Likened to Neil Young or Dave Matthews, Mike Keneally and his eight-piece band Beer for Dolphins have an awesome sound that is acoustically mellow, trancy, in your face electric and raw. The first disc contains studio versions of "Live in Japan" and "Ankle Bracelet" (tracks one and two), which are all being pushed on local radio. I wasn't a big fan of either of those songs, but luckily enough the album took a turn and the next 18 songs were offthe-hook. My favorite song on the first disc is track 5, "We'll Be Right Back," which through its acoustic Tuesday, October 31,2000 1 5 Guitar virtuoso Mike Keneally and his band, Beer for Dolphins, released their newest CD entitled "Dancing:" Photo by Mike Martin. ~ rhythm and intelligent lyrics reminded me of heady music from bands like Folk Implosion and Buffalo Springfield. The second disc is 15 tracks of live and acoustic renditions of many of Keneally and Beer for Dolphins' new songs as well as bar chat and ad-lib. My favorite piece on the B-side disc has no title (to my knowledge) but I will refer to it as "The Bee Sting Song." It's a funny little ditty that made me laugh and reminded me of tracks from performers like Beck (preMellow Gold) and Basehead. All in all, this CD is a must buy. Don't burn it from a friend because Mike is a local guy and you wouldn't want to see him begging for change at Beacons because you were too cheap to fork out 13 bones for the cause. 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Redeem by 0 1/21/01 ' Redeetri by 01721/01 �16 Tuesday, October 31,2000 Calendar Ambulatory Care Center) Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Tuesday, October 31 Breast Cancer Awareness Location: ACD 319 Time: 12pm-lpm Alpha Kappa Delta and Sociology Club Meeting Location: The Power Surge Cafe Time: 4pm-6pm Presentation by Professor Andrea Liss, Art Historian/ Cultural Theorist in the Visual and Performing Arts Dept, who has lived through breast cancer surgery and experimental chemotherapy treatments. The Pride Guest speakers Kevin Kilpatrick and Carol McGrath. "Life After a Sociology Degree: Community College Teaching, Research, and Social Services." Renowned author of books of poetry will read and perform from his internationally acclaimed works. First CSUSM College Bowl Location: Academic Hall 102 Time: 10am-6pm Come and cheer for your favorite team. Contact the A.S.I. Office for more information 750-4990. Ralph Nader to Speak at Long Beach Arena Friday evening. Dr. Michelle Carpenter, breast surgeon, will be available to answer questions regarding prevention and early detection of breast cancer. Fall Job Fair Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Time: 4pm-7pm Wednesday, November 1 Thursday, November 2 Desktop Theater Now Location: Academic Hall 211 Time: Discussion begins 1pm Interactive Workshop at 3pm Day of the Dead Celebration Location: Palm Court Time: 12pm-2pm Media arts educator Adriene Jenik and digital media producer Lisa Brenneis will look at the internet as a new community gathering place. The talk is part of the forum, "Under the Grid: Perspectives on Public Space," which explores how public space is defined and utilized. For time, location and directions please go to wWw.votenader.com Revising Your Writing Location: Academic Hall 418 Time: 12pm-lpm Learn how to revise your writing. Meditation Group Location: PPHS Building Time: 12pm-12:30pm This Meditation Group meets Jenik's and Brenneis use humor, weekly on Fridays in Dr. Fritz pop iconography and direct engagement to explore the internet Kreisler's office. as a live, shared public play space. Leadership Through the Lens of Diversity: Part I Advising Unit Location: Commons 206 Registration Workshops Time: lpm-3pm Location: Craven Hall 4201 Time: lpm-2pm Here you have to opportunity to assess your level understanding Study Abroad Information with regard to issues of diversity, Meeting and assess how your understandLocation: University Hall 451 ing effects your interactions as Time: 2pm-3pm leaders with others. Stretch and Relax Stress Management Location: SHS Conference Room Spite 100 (Near San Marcos Services Offered MEL-TYPE & U s tudy! M elissa 7 60.741.4105 i xove@home.com Help Wanted D on't M iss A G reat O pportunity! -Work a round y our s chedule - Great r esume e xperience - 1200+ a m onth All w hile w orking f or a b illion d ollar c ommunication c ompany! C ontact J ackie ( 760)591-1678 S wim I nstructors $ 9-15 a n h our. Jerome Rothenberg Location: Academic Hall 102 Time: 7pm-8pm Monday, November 6 Study Abroad Information Meeting Location: Craven Hall 1258 Time: 3pm-4pm Includes financial aid advisor. It is customary on Dia de los Muertos to build altars with flowers and candles. Individuals are encouraged to bring photographs and mementos of loved ones. There will be traditional music and sharing from those who want to say a few words about their departed friends and relatives. Germany: 10 Years After Unification Location: University Hall 101 Time: 5pm A discussion about the current political, cultural, and economic climate in Germany ten years after the wall opening and unification. Presentation followed by a discussion. Guest speaker Dr. Michael Wolff, Consul for Press Affairs, German Consulate General. Everyone welcome. For more information e-mail aronke @csusm.edu weekly on Tuesdays in University 327. Groups run on a "drop-in" basis. November 2 10am to 2pm Palm Court Wed.» M m m t i m (760) 6 30-0798. 1,2000 4:00 - 7:00 p m For Sale C ommunications 1987 P lymouth G ran C ompany i s l ooking f or self m otivated i ndividuals F ury $ 1900 o.b.o t o e arn $ 1200+ p er m onth C ontact L ynda o r H arry at (760) 480-5622 a nd t o b e p art of a d ynamic m arketing t eam!! Gall 7 60-591-1716 Miscellaneous t oday! C ounselors W anted C hildcare C ounselors n eeded f or V ista a rea m ale y outh r esidential t reatment c enter. F ull-time, P art-time, o ncall p ositions a vailable. $ 7.35-9.00 p er h our. F ax r esume t o New H aven (760) 6 30-0798. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 construction Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos fall 2000 Paralympics politics https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/7317cf59943a6f51a9290b0d0edae4e5.pdf 2b1bb37f9dea22d4ceee7fa01456e87c PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride The Pride California State University San Marcos Vol VIII No. 11/ Tuesday, November 7,2000 Candidates Visit Campus Hoping to Collect Student Votes By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer An audience that fluctuated between 50 and 70 CSUSM students listened to congressional and assembly candidates speak during a forum held outside the Dome on November 2. Reactions from people in attendance were positive. Both listeners and speakers enjoyed what they hoped would be a recurring activity held at the school. "I think it's a pretty good forum," said Social Science major Joe Gonzales. "It's a good chance for students to hear third-party candidates, too." Gonzales, however, added, "I wish it could be a little longer." The congressional candidates in attendance were George Barraza (Democrat), Eric Hunter Bourdette (Natural Law), Cameron Durckel (representing Professor Researches Global Warming in Alaska By: Jeff Brownlee Pride Staff Writer Biology Professor George Vourlitis is a three-year veteran of the faculty of CSUSM. This native San Diegan, however, was in the Arctic regions of Northern Alaska for seven years conducting experiments on global warming. During this period, Vourlitis was able to verify existing theories of global warming and document this phenomenon. Professor Vourlitis was enthusiastic about discussing his research on global warming. »Article continues on page 2 George Vourlitis/Courtesy Photo ' •fir Iltib CSUSM Job Republican Randy "Duke" Cunningham) and Daniel Muhe (Libertarian). The Assembly candidates in attendance were Barbara Bourdette (Natural Law) and John Herrera (Democrat) . Tony Castro, a Liberal Studies major, liked the idea of having a forum on campus. "It brings up a number of good issues. I read people by their facial expressions, so I really appreciate seeAssembly and congressional candidates spoke during a forum held outside ing and hearing the candidates. I the CSUSM Dome on November 2. Photos courtesy ofRobin Milch. also think it's an especially good idea for the younger voters." j^T^mmKm ASI Corporate Secretary Jocelyn Brown was another student who enjoyed the forum. "I've never heard the views of the Natural Law people and it blew me away because they addressed all the issues that concern me," said Brown. Fair a Success By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor CSUSM held its annual job fair on November 1, from 4pm to 7pm, at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Eightytwo employers were in attendance and were looking to hire CSUSM students. 350-400 attendees included CSUSM students, alumni and the public. Some students, such as Mark Davis, found the experience successful. "It was worth the visit," said Davis, "It was helpful that you could talk with the company representatives about current and future job openings." O tudents had expected »Article continues on page 2 bettertherdsifferent opportunities. or The audience included CSUSM students, faculty, staffand the public. When asked if he found what he was looking for, CSUSM student Brian Loya replied, "Nothing I am jazzed about." Although many students were already milling around the tables at 4pm, Dean of Student Affairs, Jonathan Poullard,. and CSUSM administrator Suzanne Green officially welcomed the crowd by giving out door prizes, including CSUSM T nd By: J. Ryan Sandahl cancer are between fifty and sev- She warned that some doctors certificate to M-shirtsCaafe. a gift imi's Pride Staff Writer enty-five years of age. One per- misdiagnose problems and dis- Eighty-six companies w cent will be in their thirties. miss a lump that they think is not expected to attend but four eref o "I do not like to be called Another one percent of those cancerous. Unfortunately, these the companies, including North a breast cancer survivor," said will be women in their twenties. misdiagnoses may turn out to be C how up. In Professor Andrea Liss, "It is a This, however, does not mean cancerous lumps and that com- a ounty Tiimes, did not sepresentaphone nterview, a r label of the complexity of what that twenty year olds have noth- plications could have been pre- tive for North County Times said, it's tike to go through breast can- ing to worry about. "The fact vented if they had been correctly "[We] were under the impression cer. It limits the sense of one- is, every woman is at risk to get detected. that we were just a co-sponsor [for self." breast cancer," said Carpenter. Breast cancer is also genetic, the event]. We handled it through As part of Breast Cancer Men are at risk, as well, so if it runs in the family, the o Department Awareness Month, Professor Liss though less that one percent of chances of getting breast cancer Hur PR. Resources Dand not our uman epartment." gave a presentation on breast can- all people diagnosed with breast are much higher than those with- North County Times had a booth cer Tuesday, October 31. Liss, ah cancer are men. out breast cancer in the family. at another job fair in San Diego art historian and cultural theorist Carpenter recommends that Things like breast implants and that day and had not planned on in the Visual and Performing women get a mammogram every birth-control pills do not affect the SUSM job Arts Department, began her pre- year starting at age forty. She the probability of getting breast attending ther Companies infair. The o c attensentation by reading a story about also says self-examination every cancer. dance inqluded a wide range a mother dealing with breast can- month is very important because Dr. Carpenter brought along o companies, ncluding cer. Liss, the mother, has lived mammograms may _ not show models for everyone in the class Ffitness, 7-11, tihe Federal24-Hour Bureau through breast cancer surgery everything. to feel what the lumps might feel of Investigation, Morgan Stanley and experimental chemotherapy "A mammogram could come like inside the breast. She encour- Dean Witter, US Navy and YOH treatments. up clean, but the woman could ages women to be aware of the Scientific. "To have [eighty-two] After Dr. Liss read her still have breast cancer," says Dr. possibility of getting breast can- employers here for a school this emotional story, Dr. Michelle Carpenter. cer. Carpenter hoped to inform size is phenomenal. It is really Carpenter, a breast surgeon, proWomen should not be afraid women, not to scare women. a testament to the work of the vided information about breast to examine themselves because Overall, it was a very informative Career and Assessment Center," cancer. Carpenter said that one the majority of women find their presentation. said Dean Poullard. The job fair out of every eight women will own lumps—oftentimes in the 180,000 women are diag- was a joint , effort between the get breast cancer at some point in shower. If a lump is detected, nosed with breast cancer every Career and' Assessment Center their lifetime, assuming the aver- Carpenter says that it is best for year. The earlier it is caught, (CAC) and the Alumni Associaage life span is eighty years. The the woman to see a breast surgeon the better the chances are for tion. majority of women with breast that specializes in breast cancer. survival. Breast Cancer Awareness Presentation by Dr. Liss and Dr. Carpenter lEmttoitsajiimmft / mmmMiMm �CSUSM Prof. Researches Global Warming »Articlecont from page 1 What is global warming? Global warming, explained Professor Vouriitis, is a natural phenomenon. The Earth is much warmer than can be accounted for by its proximity to the sun. Carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere from microorganisms living under the soil and as a bi-product of plant respiration. This carbon dioxide traps heat from the sun, thus warming the planet. Since approximately 1850, however, levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have risen from a steady 250 parts per million to current levels of 350-36$ parts per million. Vouriitis emphasized that this rise in carbon dioxide levels coincides almost exactly with the advent of the Industrial Revolution and a dramatic increase in the combustion of petroleum-based fuels. The "smoking gun," to use Vouriitis' term, implicates human activity in global warming and lies in chemical analysis of atmospheric, carbon dioxide. Plants and microorganisms Candidates Hold Forum at CSUSM »Article cont. from page 1 Not everyone in the audience, however, was a CSUSM student. Retiree Jack Jeffries came to the forum to hear how die candidates stood on the issue of senior citizens and their prescription medication payments. Some of the other issues that were discussed were abortion and health insurance for college students. Carol Herrera, whose husband, John, is seeking the 74 assembly seat, said, "I thought the forum was a marvelous opportunity to get the views of the candidates. It let's the young people think through the views of today." Candidate John Herrera echoed his wife's comments by saying, "I'm happy to be at this forum. These are the future leaders of our community. Things are going to change for the better, but only if students get involved." Mr. Herrera closed by saying, "I'd definitely like to see more forums like these." George Barraza, who is running against Duke Cunningham for the 51 Congressional District, felt CSUSM was an excellent setting for talking with the voters. "I think it's a n ideal forum, especially since students are educated and well informed. Hopefully th st produce carbon dioxide with a heavy Carbon-13 atom. Carbon dioxide produced by the combustion of petroleum fuels produces a light Carbon-12 atom. At this point, scientists have verified that the recent increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are made up of carbon dioxide molecules containing the light Carbon-12 atom. This analysis is so precise at the molecular level that scientists have been able to trace excess carbon dioxide in the Alaskan atmosphere to a specific type of coal burned in antiquated Eastern European furnaces. Global warming research in Alaska The arctic regions provide the optimum conditions for Vouriitis' research due to their ultra-sensitivity to changes in temperature. These regions represent a climatic "canary in a coal mine," to use his turn of phrase. This sensitivity allowed Vouriitis to study a subtler phenomenon of global warming. As temperatures rise, the Arctic permafrost emits more carbon dioxide due to the increased activity of organisms living underground. Eventually, this increased emission overtakes the carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere by plants during photosynthesis. This excess carbon dioxide results in further warmforums like this will occur earlier and will become the requirement for candidates." Congressional candidate Bourdette urged the students to vote, "Most of the young people age 18 to 22 don't vote. In the last election Bill Clinton only received 37 million votes. You represent a huge block of voters if you'd only get together in your own self interests." Robin Milch, ASI Vice President for External Affairs, organized the public assembly and also served as the moderator for the open forum. Milch kept the forum running smoothly, even when some lively sparring occurred between congressional candidate Barraza and Durckel, who was there to represent Cunningham. The mud slinging hapipened after Barraza was asked by a student what he would change if elected. Barraza said he would be more responsive to local problems. " During the energy crisis, Bob Filner came back from Washington, so did Brian Bilbray. He [Cunningham] couldn't find time to leave then and he isn't here now either. He just doesn't care." Durckel countered with, "Congressman Cunningham couldn't be here because he is busy working on the federal budget." He then made a comment about Barraza's aggressiveness. Barraza wasted little time in retaking the podium, and even accused Cunningham of being physically abusive while serving in Congress. The candidate forum, hosted by ASI, and was also recorded by KDCI-TV (Oceanside Public Channel 17). ing and takes on a kind of "snowball effect". Vouriitis' research verified that this phenomenon was, in fact, taking place in Northern Alaska. This research also revealed a more startling and previously only hypothesized trend of global warming. Over a period of years, Vouriitis was able to ~ observe arctic plant life increasing their uptake of carbon dioxide, apparently in response to increases in nutrient availability caused by long-term global warming. The plants seem to be evolving in response to the selection .pressures of global warming. More accurately, and even more striking, the Arctic ecosystem itself seems to be trying to reestablish equilibrium through the increased carbon dioxide uptake of the plants. As Vouriitis' area of expertise is Ecology/ Evolution, the opportunity to observe such an extraordinary phenomenon was particularly gratifying to him. CSUSM greenhouse enables Vouriitis to observe ecosystem behavior. Photo by Melanie Addington increased incidence of tropical diseases* in temperate areas, increased soil erosion, and more frequent and severe wildfires, among other phenomenon can be expected over the next 50 years if current patterns of global warming continue." Vouriitis emphasized that as dire as the consequences of global warming may be, the solutions are simple and within the control of everyone. Possible solutions for global What are the consequences of warming global warming? Basic conservation methods, When asked about the possible consequences of global warming and possible solutions, Vouriitis responded in a very sober and down to earth manner, "Increased flooding, more frequent and severe storms, decreased crop yields, increased pest and insect infestations, such as reusing, recycling, carpooling, purchasing grocery products in bulk, minimizing water used in gardening and bathing and using heating and air conditioning sparingly, will significantly slow the effects of global warming. The best solution, however, lies in limiting fossil-fuel emissions and deforestation, which Weekly Web Site American Civil Liberties Union will require a fundamental change in lifestyle. Vouriitis was particularly adamant about the use of curbside recycling programs, which he feels are a powerful tool in eliminating waste and furthering conservation. Such recycling programs include the recycling bins available at CSUSM. Professor Vouriitis also displayed great enthusiasm when discussing the greenhouse at CSUSM, describing it as his "laboratory". The greenhouse enables him to construct and observe models of ecosystem behavior on the CSUSM campus. Though not as glamorous as arctic Alaska, the greenhouse serves as a valuable tool in Voulitis' research. Vouriitis also teaches Human Impact on the Environment (BIO 338). He earned his Ph.D. in Ecology/ Evolution from UC Davis. EARN MONEY AND MAKE A D IFFERENCE!!! Mofce the most of your over-achieving attitude, excellent communication skiffs and outgoing personality for a program that has been caSed one of the most innovative fundraising efforts in the US today. Plenty of opportunities for growth and management positions. 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SHARE By: Jafo_wac Pride Contributing Writer The web site for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is www.aclu.org. This web site contains information on issues n mau �Wetlands Could Be D estroyed By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer Local conservationists opposed to the city of San Marcos' plan to extend Las Posas Road* across Agua Hediorida creek and through the Hedionda Valley wetlands, have submitted their comments to three state and federal regulatory agencies. The agencies, which include the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering and Wildlife Services, are currently reviewing the Las Posas project and will render a decision shortly. "We are waiting to hear if the Army Corps and the Regional Water Quality Control Board will issue permits to allow the road to impact the wetlands," said Sandra Farrell of the Friends of Hedionda Creek, a local conservationist group. Farrell's group is concerned that if allowed to proceed, the road's construction will severely damage the environmental integrity of the Hedionda Valley wetlands. Agua Hedionda creek bisects two large areas, approximately 1,500 acres, of undisturbed coastal sage scrub and wetland habitat in the Hedionda Vail ey Species living in the area, which include the endangered coastal California gnatcatcher and the least Bell's vireo, depend on the freshwater marsh habitat that the wetlands provide. Clearing land for a new road would require the city to fill in the valley's natural ponds, to clear the riparian vegetation and to displace hundreds of animals from their home. Furthermore, Ferrell points out" that native species of Hedionda Valley depend on the creek's constant water supply as a resource for survival. The area is considered as a natural wildlife corridor as it provides habitat linkage for both the flora and the fauna in the valley. If the road is allowed to extend through the Hedionda Valley, it will split the corridor into two—restricting movement to and from the creek. "The road extension will destroy sensitive wetlands and create a conflict situation for wildlife that find their corridor turned into a 45 mph road," added Farrell. "The result will be wildlife being lost to roadkill." . Aside from Farrell's group, the Sierra Club's San Diego Chapter has also sent letters urging the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering and Wildlife Services to reject San Marcos' permit requests for the W ho d o y ou think w ill w in the presidential e lection? Las Posas project. Marcos City Council and memB y: D avid R uiz Sierra Club officials have bers of the planning department, pointed out that the Hedionda asking that this area be preserved, Valley lies within the Multiple no one at the city has responded," Habitat Conservation Program's added Ferrell. (MHCP) focused planning area Nevertheless, Ferrell's group (FPA), an agreement between is not depending on the city of the city of San Marcos and San Marcos or the regulatory the San Diego Association of agencies to do the right thing. At Governments (SANDAG) whose the moment, Friends of Hedionda general goal is to protect areas of Creek has been" working with high habitat value. The focused other local environmental groups "I wish that nobody would win the election so t ecognize he system planning area's specific goal is to to secure the funds to buy back that whathwe cianprlace is notthatetffective one. e ave n an "direct land development to areas the valley. Maybe that would force change." outside the FPA in exchange for Honey Folk conservation inside." By initiating the Las Posas project, the city of San Marcos has gone against the MCHP and against the specific goals of the focused planning area. "It is unconscionable that the city of San Marcos would promote such a plan in that it will destroy a valley which is covered with undisturbed coastal sage "I honestly have no idea. I think that scrub and wetlands habitat, two they both have an even chance." of the most valuable and rapidly Kelly Bakhos declining types of habitat in our region," said Mary HendricksClarke of the Sierra Club in a recent statement to the California For more information on the Regional Water Quality Control California State Wetlands, contact: Board. Maria Lafer As criticism for the project P.O. Box 944213 mounts, the city of San Marcos Sacramento, CA 94244-2130 has maintained a relatively quiet e-mail: lafem@dwq.swrcb.ca.gov hone: 9 "I think Bush is going to win because defense. "Although Friends of PWRCB 16/657-0926 S website: www.swrcb.ca.gov he has more integrity. Bush represents the Hedionda Creek has sent packpeople but it's going to be close." ages to all members of the San Victor Padilla Dc e lei Gr<ads r n Announcements c:;r www.shop.jostens.com WI/Bssmmmsamm^ • H| M. at |* • "* U NIVERSITY STORE 4ft: | 1 / 1 < j f p f | < j III MJz 2Ji Seestore for details!. > �CSUSM Student Denise A. Vasseur Remembered By: Paula Graves Vickery Contributing Writer guage-related hand preferences determined to pay for her own courage, determination and self- happened or where Denise was in Bonobos apes, a species that education and not have the aid of discipline. I will also remember until September 29. Police arrestscientists believe is closely relat- loans. Denise loved her job but how she gracefully accepted the ed Denise's coworker, Patrick A memorial for Denise A. ed to humans. it was physically and mentally fact that she did not have the Hamilton, who had also been Vasseur was held on November While at San Marcos, Denise demanding for her. It was not luxury of time and good health missing and was suspected of 4, 2000. Denise was a graduate had the good fortune to have unusual for her to come in with that others may have had. abducting her. Upon his capture, student working on her Master's both Dr. Gina Grimshaw and Dr. a bruise or scratch inflicted by a I will mostly remember the forty-one-year-old Vista man Degree in Psychology at CSUSM. Nancy Caine as her advisors. clumsy rhinoceros or an anxious Denise's intelligence, and sense confessed that he had strangled She was also a full-time zooDuring a small gathering lemur. Denise also had Graves of humor, the way she could help Denise during an argument. keeper at the Wild Animal Park for Denise's family and friends, disease, a chronic health condi- me figure out a problem that My last conversation with in Escondido. Most importantly, Grimshaw said, "Her thesis work tion that caused her to feel very I Was struggling with and then Denise was on September 18 she was my friend. Whether one was very important. Nancy Caine badly at times and to suffer a make a joke that would leave ifie to discuss the plans she had knew her as a friend, colleague and I plan to see to it that the great deal of fatigue. Most stu- feeling like I was the smarter of for my very special eleven-yearor a student, most people agreed project Denise worked so hard on dents in the Psychology graduate the two us. At least I think that old friend, Andrew. Denise was that she had been blessed with a is completed and published with program agree that keeping up was what she meant. scheduling a VIP treatment and generous spirit and was extreme- her name on it." with the workload can be a chalDenise was not a part of tour of the park for him. ly well liked. All of us in the Denise was always.creative in lenge, Denise rarely complained. my day-to-day life. What we "I'm so excited" she said, Psychology Department respect- the ways she went about accom- She seemed energized by chal- shared was a bond based on a "Children with an interest in anied her. plishing her personal, profession- lenges and just lit up when she mutual understanding and respect mals are my favorites. They are I met Denise four years ago al and educational goals. For discussed her work, my work, of what we half jokingly and all potential." Her eyes sparkled when she entered the Master's example, she wanted to teach, or any new theory or concept to half seriously referred to as our and were so full of light that day. Program in Psychology. I was do research, travel and, most which we were introduced. The day that we learned "burning need to know." We also drawn to her from the begin- importantly, get to know the man I will remember Denise's shared a belief and a commitment that Denise had been murdered, ning. Even before we were intro- she would later marry. If1| f ^tl^tf to a possible world, a world Andrew knocked on my door. He duced, I couldn't help eaves- She followed Charles, m I that might exist if only had seen the television reports. dropping as she compared sto- a career Marine, to -M humans would become "How could this happen?" he ries of her adventures in Africa Japan. While Charles I educated and enlightened asked. My heart broke seeing the with another student in the class. was stationed in Japan, ; about the world around fear and confusion in his eyes. Denise had blue eyes that spar- Denise taught English them and were willing to "I'm so sorry," was all I could kled, a shiny cap of auburn hair and volunteered at the share that knowledge with say. . and spoke with a crisp British Ueno Zoo in Tokyo. one another. I am planning to take Andrew accent, She was confident, self- This left her time for On September 22, to the Park and we will stand possessed and intelligent Denise riding on the handleDenise and her husband together in Denise's favorite spot. was powerful. And quite frankly, bars through the counCharles were planning to I hope in that space he will expeshe made Indiana Jones seem try on weekends while celebrate their fourth wed- rience the peace and beauty of the kind of wimpy. "Charles did all the ding anniversary. When possible world that Denise worked Denise had finished the pedal work." Denise failed to return so hard to create. Afterwards, I course work for her Master's and I was especially home after work that know when I look into Andrew's was planning to present her the- impressed by Denise's Saturday, Charles waited eyes I will see Denise's light. sis proposal this semester. Denise a ccomplishments only a few hours to call Thank you Denise. was both dedicated and passion- because of some of the police and to report Questions regarding donaate about animal conservation the obstacles that were her missing. Charles said tions for the Vasseur family and education. She was also inter- present in her life. it was unlike Denise not can be directed to Paula ested and intensely concerned There were times Denise connects with Amy the chimpanzee at the Jane to call or t o be late. There Vickery at: with primates. Denise's thesis when finances were a Goodali Orphan Chimpanzee Project in Burundi Africa, were a lot of r umors but n o Pvick76650@ aol.com. was an investigation into lan- problem but she was 1994. Photo courtesy of Charles Vasseur concrete news of w hat h ad • 1 "If It Has Wings and Two Legs It's a Vegetable!" Remembering Denise A. Vasseur By: Kirsti K. Gepp Contributing Writer Peking duck, roasted turkey, chicken curry.. .they are not what comes to mind when thinking of vegetarians. But, if you are an animal expert, you might just be allowed to make up your own rules. Denise—a longtime vegetarian—who sometimes had an appetite for these winged delights, insisted they MUST be vegetables theni Only someone with a firm comprehension of species paired with an indestructible sense of humor could have said such a thing and be serious about it. We believed her because of that mischievous smile that would accompany such stubborn declarations. This kind of persistence would do wonders at other times in Denise's life. Her ingenious style of rediscovering the world around her was born long before her fellow students found out that she could make an undergraduate behave like a docile elephant...long before she became best buddy with Bahati, a chimpanzee in the heart of Burundi... and long before she disclosed that her pet snail was able to most naturally remove body hair ... Denise was born to Sheila and David Wardill on September 10, 1969 in Newcastle, England. As a curious child she owned an assortment of pets and showed an early interest in animal behaviors. It is not inconceivable that she may have been the perfect example of a child enthusiastically eating her vegetables, if her mother just understood that these included turkey sandwiches and chicken stew! Denise's teenage years were mildly rebellious British-style. The idea of a big-haired, leather-garb-wearing Denise listening to punk music while living the 80's culture probably elicits a twinge of recognizant blush in some of us! Fancying Denise's sense for the unique, a local British newspaper picked up on her unusual scientific declaration that her pet snail ought to be considered a gentle hair remover. An entire page of the local newspaper explained this nifty discovery accompanied by an oversized picture of a smiling Denise with her slippery friend crawling up her arm. As she got older, her unusual interest in animals kept growing. While attending the University of Stirling in Scotland for a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Denise spent much of her free time working at the Edinburgh Zoo. Human psychol- ogy had captured her interest, but England to earn her teaching animal behavior had become her certificate from Shane English passion. School at the University of After graduating in 1992, Cambridge. In 1995, after receivDenise took up work at a ing her teaching credentials, Newcastle pet store to raise Denise decided to spend a year money to volunteer in Africa. In instructing in Tokyo. Denise 1994, she seized the opportunity became an enthusiastic English to be part of a difficult but very teacher who, bearing in mind rewarding project in Burundi, her considerable talents in teachEast Africa. The Jane Goodali ing anything to anyone, most Chimpanzee Project worked with likely bestowed many of her international and local experts Japanese pupils with a solid workto relocate chimpanzee popula- ing knowledge of the English lantions—threatened by poaching-- guage. Not leaving animals out of from war-torn Burundi to Kenyan her sight, she volunteered at the National Parks. It fully ignited Ueno Zoo. There, she worked on the special passion Denise devel- her research investigating animal oped toward working with pri- signaling and language on which mates and particularly chimpan- she would continue with tenacity zees. Her Burundi experience did for years to come. not resemble the Out of Africa In 1996, Denise and Charles cliche. Civil war and tough liv- moved to Southern California and ing conditions demanded volun- got married. Continuing her pasteers with unyielding dedication. sion for animals and research, Nevertheless, Denise was cap- she began working at the San tured by the African continent Diego Wild Animal Park. At the like many others who arrived same time, she taught English with an open heart. at CSUSM and soon thereafter, In Burundi, Denise met her entered the university's husband Charles Vasseur, a Experimental Psychology Marine on Embassy Duty. Her ini- Graduate Program. At CSUSM, tial attraction to highly prized hot she has boggled many of us with showers and American pizza— her ever-original ways of presentonly available at Bujumbura's ing and teaching academic topMarine House—soon gave way to ics. Denise the teacher and a bora close partnership with Charles ing lecture were mutually excluthat would eventually lead Denise sive, as most of us will admit to the U.S. without hesitation. Undoubtedly After leaving the project in her talk on operant conditioning Burundi, Denise returned to for an introductory psychology class will bring forth smiles for a long time to come from those fellow students and professors who reminisce that lecture. Who else ]but Denise could have turned an unsuspecting undergraduate into a peanut-eating elephant while happily and noisily demonstrating how chimpanzees vocalize their emotions? In essence, Denise's sense of humor, intelligence, and originality reinforced our ideals on how one ought to learn in the classroom and in life. She did continue her original research on primate language at the Wild Animal Park through her Master's thesis at CSUSM. Denise's thesis project examined language-related hand preferences in Bonobos (also known as Pygmy Chimps), an endangered species thought to be human's closest relative. Undoubtedly, she has been the only graduate student among us who has had a firm idea about the subject of her Master's thesis many years prior to entering the program! On September 22, Denise was taken from life and from being a wife, daughter, sister, friend, student, researcher, and animal conservationist. She will continue to inspire many of us. We will forever remember her smile—that same great smile which could make us believe that some vegetables may have wings and two legs! Good Bye Denise. �Remembering the Veterans By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer CSUSM has more than 500 veterans among its faculty, staff, and student body. Many students attending school here also have friends and loved ones who are veterans. For them, Veterans' Day carries a special meaning. Unlike other holidays, Veterans' Day is not a festive occasion for backyard barbecues or watching football games. Veterans' Day, which falls on November 11, was established to A look at veterans on campus remember the men and women who served in our nation's defense ASI Executive Vice President and especially those who have Raeanna Wertz was a corporal made the ultimate sacrifice. in the Marine Corps who served from 1982 to 1988. Wertz looked sacrifice that most people take lost their lives on the shores of back on her decision to join the for granted or don't fully under- Normandy, in. naval battles like military, "I didn't realize it at stand." Midway, and on beaches of Iwo the time, but upon reflection, I Tricia Lyon, a Liberal Arts Jima and Okinawa. think serving my country was a major at CSUSM, talked about Shortly after the end of the deep respect she has for veter- WWII, the United States sent My platoon's mission was to I angled away from Nasser, ans because father, O provide protection for a Marine so that I was like the apex of a tri- Mayor Dickheryon, was ceanside troops iifto ferocious combat in Tank company. The "tankers" angle between him and the Iraqis. SEAL who Lerved in aKNavy Korea. In less than three years, orea. 54,000 Americans died in batwere confident they could defeat Then I took a knee and aimed my "My father as lways attends the tles such as Pusan, Inchon, and enemy artillery, tanks, and air- rifle at the advancing men. Again craft, but their blind spot was I screamed, "Kief!" Suddenly, tVeterans'o Do amemorials,f atnd I Chosin Reservoir. Their survi"Dear God, please dealing with ground troops. The three of the Iraqis dropped to the ry to g t ay s many o hem vors commemorated their fiftieth sp said, "You can don't make me shoot tank commander summarized our ground and began praying, but aearnossible," shebout having love anniversary this year. l so much a Later, in Southeast Asia, the duties, "Your job is to keep peo- the fourth continued running at for our country by talking to this manI" ple away from my tanks, at all Nasser. As I followed him with the veterans, especially the older United States engaged in an undeBy: Steve Compian clared war that cost the lives costs." It was a symbiotic rela- my rifle, I thought Dear God. Pride Staff Writer of another 58,000 Americans tionship. The big guns and heavy Please don't make me shoot this ones." Some students have family in Vietnam, including nineteen armor of the tanks provided pro- mart! During the Gulf War, I was u e roops Everything appeared n low members overseas. Veterans' Day women. Those veterans fought an infantry platoon sergeant in tection for Ts unlesswnemyhtave to motion as my mind raced tio csatch can be a painful reminder for against communist aggression in a e ould the Marines. My job was to train pppeared. then wby dismounting up with the unfolding events. I them that peacetime assignments tlie jungle and meddling from rotect the anks and care for sixty-six men, who rom our e t bout firing a warning could escalate into wartime com- superiors in Washington, only operated from three armored per- tfhe groundvehicles atnd asngaging shought amy Marines might have mitments. "It's hard to keep your to return home to an ungrateful on he hot, but sonnel carriers. Two weeks before second day troops. Iww that twe misinterpreted that as a signal mind on your studies, when your country. of the ar the start of the ground war, I was would return the favor. eart is n the The last major war of the cento commence fire. I continued haid one situdent. Indian Ocean," diagnosed with classic gallstone s tury occurred in the Persian Gulf While traveling by one oil shouting other Arabic terms not syndrome and given a choice: go CSUSM professor David that cost the lives of another one s the E nowing if I made Then to Germany for treatment or gut fieldcknown caame to mir's Farm, tkhe tank commander'ssense. came Whitehorse is a Marine Corps hundred forty-nine Americans. It ur a halt. The voice it out. I never saw Germany, but toank onvoy ho s commander barked excit- over the radio at a high pitch as veteran wuringerved wtith dis- was not the first time Americans I would see Kuwait City. tinction d three ours in had died in the Middle East, nor "Green h ordered his We waited near the Saudi- edly,Iraqis are r(my codet unsame), meachine guns. tanks to man their Vietnam, from 1963 to 1972. would it be the last. f unning a rom Kuwaiti border for Iraq to com- oour nine o'clock. Get'em afway In 1983, terrorists killed 241 ur he Iraqi was ess han a un- Whitehorse, who earned a battleply with United Nations sanc- from my tanks!" I grabbed our dredTyards away alnd ctlosing hap- field commission, says his greats marines, sailors and soldiers when r tions and as the deadline passed, Kuwaiti interpreter, Lieutenant idly. In twelve years I had trained est achievement was helping a a truck loaded with explosives we realized the ground war was Nasser, and left the armored per- for every conceivable event, but large number of his men return rammed into the American imminent. So we bowed our sonnel carrier intercept the I p f this one. home safely. He also remembers Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. heads to ask for God's forgive- men. They wereto bout four hun- I did notnotracticetheoradvancing fifty-seven Marines whose names In June 1996, another terrorist a could let a he wall ness and the strength to do what dred yards away and closing. Iraqi near the tanks, but couldn't Vre etched into temorial of the attack cost the lives of eighteen ietnam M in Air Force personnel who died at had to be done (I noticed even I told asser o instruct t shoot an unarmed man. the atheists bowed). Then we to move Nouth ttoward a Phem like garment prevented His rfobe- Washington, D.C. The memorial Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia. OW e rom mounted our vehicles and moved collection s point. Nasser began assuming that he wasn'tmarmed. wall contains the names of every On October 12, 2000 the most service person that died in recent terrorist attack occurred into our battle positions. houting aving rantically at I cursed K Marine Corps units pushed tshem. Asatnd wraqis rfan toward us preter forthe little meuwaiti inter- Vietnam. against a U.S. naval vessel. A he I putting i prenorth, along the eastern coast of they shouted back and it sounded dicament while I cried an therayed As a Master Sergeant, bomb exploded against the USS nd p Kuwait. We breached two sets as if they wanted to fight. Again for a way out of the situation. Professor Whitehorse left the Cole, killing seventeen of her of "impenetrable defenses" that I yelled at Nasser, "Tell them to Marines on disability due to crew and injuring thirty-nine oththe Iraqis lined with surface-laid go south!" He ignored me and and Nasser ranottoward tthe Iraqi wounds suffered in combat. Like ers. as they g land mines. We drove through moved away as he continued to I decided either closer sogether, many Vietnam veterans, he still Many other military members omeone the minefields, which were about shout in Arabic. I tried to warn might accuse me waymaking a finds it hard to talk specifically have given their lives in service of a hundred yards wide and sever- them myself by using what little mistake. So I decided to err on about his wounds or how he to our country. From the Spanish al kilometers long, after Marine Ik he ide a I ow- received them. "For twenty years War, to Grenada, to peacekeeping Corps engineer units had cleared Arabic they new, "Kief (halt)]" teredsmy rof humanitywond en lmet. many of us never even spoke missions in Somalia and Bosnia, ignored me. ifle as the lanes for us to cross safely. The Again, situation began spinning Instead of fighting, ttheymhugged about serving in Vietnam. We our veterans continue to answer The - mines reminded me of neatly laid out of control. The four men and kissed each other. Then they just didn't do it," he said. our nation's call to duty. rows of crops, until one disabled were now three hundred yards danced around in a circle, until Also, like many other According to the Department a tank and injured its crew. On away and closing. The tank com- Nasser pointed them south. The veterans on Veterans' Day, of Defense, 650, 954 Americans the other side of the minefields mander became impatient as I Iraqis ran off, waving as they Whitehorse's thoughts are not for gave tlieir lives while fighting were the Iraqis. himself, rather his thoughts are in combat during the twentieth heard him yell over my radio, disappeared into the desert. f g Some Iraqi units offered stiff "Green, what the hell is going I wasn't sure what had just aor tfhose who hoave their lives century. That number does not nd or those w still serve. His include several hundred thousand resistance, but most began sur- on? Get them away from my transpired. Were they Iraqis or rendering en masse. Thousands victors*" I tried catching Nasser, were they friendly Arabs? I didn't message is not to take freedom more who also died in non-comof their soldiers waved anything bat roles or 84,000 Americans f ave m ssess the for granted. white as they signaled their inten- but themweight os my equipment hituationuch tIime to daidn't care. who are missing in action. Many f was s a eally tions. The number surrendering made in eheeel a Ithough aIt him We neededndo rreturn to our vehi- History of Veterans Day and other Americans returned from stuck t sand. yelled t was so unusual it almost over- again, but he continued to scream cle so the convoy could continue veterans of the U.S. the wars disabled; some physiwhelmed us. Seeing them made and he balled his fists at them. moving. cally disabled, some emotionally me feel sad. Many were older The practice of commemo- • disabled* and some both. T ards uwaiti ran toward looking, pot-bellied men who away hey were two hundred ysup- me, Tshe little Ks if looking for rating our veterans began at the Annually, military service and closing. I was miling a could have been anyone's uncles posed to be the one in charge thanks. I gave him a "congratula- end of the World War I. The ide- members continue to risk their or grandfathers. Most were not and yet, I was not in control at tions" between the eyes. Then I alistic hope had been that World lives while serving in the line soldiers at all. would e he "War to end all. The Iraqis continued moving picked him off the desert floor War Iars," as bhetnation mourned of duty, and sometimes during all W t Thousands of them had been toward us, Nasser was screaming by the scruff of the neck and peacetime. This April, nineteen 126,000 Americans who lost their Marines died when the experiplaced there as human sandbags at them, and the tank commander tossed him back into the armored by the Iraqi government. They was screaming at me because the personnel carrier while telling lives in battle. The wars, how- mental MV-22 Osprey aircraft did notfight,nor understood why halted tanks had become vulner- him, "Don't ever get out of the ever, did not end. they were flying in crashed in Sixteen and one-half million Arizona. they were there. They knew, how- able to attack. I wasn't sure if the vehicle again!" The tank comever, they could not return home men were going tofightor if they mander called on the radio for a Americans fought in World War Last December a CH-46 heli(for fear of being executed) until posed a threat to the tanks. So status report. "All secure," I told II where four hundred and seven copter crashed off the coast of we had attacked them. Instead I decided to take a more serious him as we resumed moving in thousand of them died in service. Point Loma killing six Marines More than 295,000 of those deaths and one sailor. A total of 113 serof attackers, we became their posture. the direction of Kuwait City. occurred in battle. Americans vice members died during 1999. liberators. Gulf War Memoirs 0 9 �The Pride Co-Editor Co-lditor Opinion Editor * Graduate lutein faculty Advisor AH opinions and letters to the editor,, and d ecessarily Melanie Addington author,Pride,oonrot fnCalifornia rSepresent the views of The o tate University San Victoria B. Segal! Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority Darcy Walker opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, layne Braman Madeleine Marshall telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. 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The goal of the students was to create a soccer team that would proudly represent CSUSM. The soccer team originally started not as a collegiate team, but as a club team. The team played in the Oceanside league for a year and was very competitive, making it to the playoffs of Division II and placing fourth out of sixteen teams. But winning in a club league was not enough for the team, the students wanted to have a bigger challenge, a chance to play other universities. About one year ago soccer became an official club sport at CSUSM. ASI sponsors the soccer team, but the team players must pay for their own uniforms and their own medical liability insurance. The team has also been promised goal equipment to use on the soccer field in order to host home games, but ASI has not delivered on its promises to the team. The team traveled to CSU Long Beach, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside and Pepperdine University. We performed valiantly against these schools in our first year of competition, and the future could be brighter if ASI would deliver on what they promised. We have now had four away games with other universities but no home games, which was another promise that we are waiting for ASI to fulfill. Tired of asking, "When will the goals arrive?" the team coach offered to pay for the goals out of his own pocket, but he was turned down by the university. While struggling with recruiting players and trying to get a field to play on, the team has managed to stay #live. Our hope and goal of being a competitive team is slowly disappearing since last week the team was informed that all of our home games after November 7, 2000, were cancelled because of defective goals. When we inspected the goals, we found only a scratch. Who is trying to soccer who at CSUSM? As CSUSM students, we have certain rights. We were promised our own goals and at least some home games so that our families and the student body could take pride in the team. We can only dream of the day when a Cal State Cougars' soccer team takes the field. All the members of the team are CSUSM students who take time out of their busy schedules to play soccer. We want the university to recognize that we do extet and that we would like to play some home games. The teams we have played so far have expressed their willingness to play us on ourfieldson a Wednesday or Saturday afternoon when we can get the most support. We urge all CSUSM students to come support our soccer team on NOVEMBER 7 when we take on UCSD atUCSD at 7:00 p.m. The Mangrum Track and Soccer Field are not named just for track but also for soccer. Let's stop the political bureaucracy that is stopping soccer frpm becoming an official sport at Cal State San Marcos. Most students don't even know CSUSM has a soccer team and that we have been representing them for two years. We are putting the word out to gain support for our team. All we are asking for is a few home games so that our families, friends, students and alumni can enjoy a competitive soccer game and cheer on the Cougars. For some of us it's our last season of collegiate soccer and we would like to play on our home field just one last time. WE JUST WANT TO PLAY AT HOME AND EXPAND SOCCER AT CSUSM. Don't Have Time to Write A Letter to the Editor But Still Want to Voice Your Opinion? Check Out Our New Student Survey at: www.csusm. edu/pride are the t nswer m hat o lected b t ast W What Exactly Is a Politician? dquestion:candidatesnceo athey havey tt"hat wure eieverydayoIfficialsisttartowtimeo Ltudenteek's special nterest" say is Survey: Candidates, o folks our S By: Darren Marks Contributing Writer "This is my third time running for office, but I am not a politician." I am running for State Assembly, but I am not a politician." If you were one of the handful of students who bothered to show up to ASI's candidate forum last Thursday outside of the Dome you got to hear our local underdog candidates cling to the opportunity of boring an audience. Absent the front-running Republicans, Libertarian, Natural Law and Democratic Party candidates came ready with long-winded rambling speeches that turn off an already apolitical demographic. The generation infamous for asking presidential candidates whether they preferred boxers or briefs and firing up a unprecedented digital economy sat outside enjoying the Southern California atmosphere seemingly hungry for some mid-day munchies and maybe for a candidate that would speak about issues pertinent to collegiate aged voters. Promising a program for every- thing under the sun, the candidates did not ask if we young people want an oversized intrusive government responsible for running our lives. Like their main party counterparts the predominantly third party dais politicized their issues in hopes that one issue might resonates on your Head and you'd vote for them. If the candidates were for a real change in politics do you think they might have asked how they could represent our (the constituencies) views rather than spoon-feeding us empty promises they know that they cannot deliver on. Could it just be that the days of charismatic leadership are over? When it comes to charisma in our leaders are there any. more JFK's? Reagan's? Heck, I'll even settle for a Clinton when it comes to charisma and reaching out to an audience. Surprisingly the town hall Q&A formatted event turned out to be a candidate lecture followed by a few questions, as a disappointed attendee I guess I can use this article as the forum to filed papers intending to run for office seem quick to duck the term that they are not politicians. Please define what a politician is, why you are not one. Is it not about time that we stop accepting politician's lies about how they are not politicians, put them in their place, remember if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it is not a penguin my friends. I say we should not accept candidates who want to make the term politician a noble phrase once again, as public service is. I am sure we all remember the Maverick independent standing Senator John McCain whom was sick and tired of all the special interest in Washington. Special interest enraged Mr. McCain so deeply he came and left through the back door when the lobbyists threw him million dollar fui\draisers. Or my other favorite example is A1 Gore's lambasting of Hollywood, however Hollywood seems to be good for multimillion dollar if not entertainment. Since it is obvious own large interest group, we could call ourselves Knowledgeable Voters of America. We will not The Pride asked, stand for corruption, empty promises, or Washington's do as I say Who do you not as I do mentality. I promise you the larger we get lobbyists think will will not stand a chance against our group. Generation Xer's could be win the the driving force in politics like presidential we are on the internet, but it would require some actual leg election?" work, I know this sounds like a mean thing to actually ask you to do something extra in your already busy day. You woke up Results: this morning, came to school, picked up a school paper, but did George Bush: 30% you vote yet? If you take a second A1 Gore: 40% to think about it, our electoral process is like prom night back in Ralph Nader: 10% high school. We wait four years Pat Buchanan: 0% for prom, after countless hours of preparing you get all jazzed up Other Third Party for the big night, you s ho# up Candidate: 0% for the event, you find out it was fun but nothing as great as I wish that none you wished it would be. In the end the gullible innocent virgin of them would win: gets screwed by the fast talking 20% smooth date. If you do not like my scenario, go vote. HA VE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU reserve the right not to publishtetters/Mease contact The Pride if yow ate interested in writing news articles. I �Will Smith) appears and per- The Pride Literary come. suades Junah to enter the tournaThe PLS favors student writ* ment. Not only does Vance cadSupplement itxg Staff and faculty contribudie for Junah, but he also wants to tions will also be considered. help Junah rediscover his swing. Photos or images (black and Vance tells Junah that every man white preferred) of other artwork has one authentic swing, and he will also be accepted as an simply has to find it. enhancement or as an alternative While playing, Vance tells to manuscripts. Please submit Junah that golf is a game that can- • -Tha^ . Pride; ... Literary images and text using the follownot be won, only played. Vance's Supplement (BtS)^ a publication ing instoctiom stu? advice is very, true but it takes a while for Junah to learn this. Adelle still loves Junah but Junah K^-^ ^ Si^torijft' ^ MUndicopy, with has been unable to let go of the •..disciplines, pursued • your name appearing cmly on $ burdens of the war. Vance helps ioyef s fet m i mmy title, your uscripte of up fo 3000 words mailing address, e-mail, him with that as well. By the start of the final round, number, and major or graduate field of study to: : M Junah has begun to work through ^ thai 4U& teadk his burdens and rediscovers not only his swing, but also his heart. It is after these rediscoveries that the greatest golf tournament in judges history can finally begin. The film is well directed and fileattachment(MS W o M ) t o | | story oriented. Many people find golf boring to watch, but there is Submissions: $ubmmwn$ are ciiirently enough humor and drama going on to make the golf scenes inters | being accepted for ttm iipcofeing An electronic c ^y oil a ' 7 S 1 8 esting. The actors all give strong I Pride PC-fornaatted disk will also b ^jM performances, particularly Smith 1forms of literary writing—expos- accepted. Mkniisoripts or d isks1|| who is calm and sophisticated ] itory, critical, theoretical and cre- will not be returned. in this movie as opposed to the j ative writing - are encouraged. roles that he is known for play- | Authors should avoid highly ing. Perhaps Smith is becoming | technical language, critical jar- Deadline forsubmissions: a serious actor? Charlize Theron ) gon, foreign, or mathematical plays her role of Adelle very well | language. When technical terms / V / I V ^ I f f h d ? V 1 ( 1 1W and proves that she is a star on 1are" essential, they should be the rise and one to watch for in I explained to the reader. nformation, conthe future. The Legend ofBaggar | References to critical literature, tact For furtheroiffice by e-mail at The Pride Vance is rated PG-13 and has a |where necessary, should be parrunning time of 127 minutes. enthetical. APA, MLA, Chicago, ptride@csusm.edu, or by phone and all other formats are wel- a (760) 750-611L CALL FOR PAPERS Legend ofBagger Vance photo courtesy ofDreamworks B aggar V ance is Truly L egendary By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer Damon) was the best golfer in Savannah, and he won every tournament until he was called off Robert Redford creates visu- to fight in World War II, Junah ally appealing films. Though is traumatized by the war and most of his work is good, he some- disappears for ten years. When times drags a film on for three he returns to Savannah, he is a hours, like The Horse Whisperer. broken-down drunk that has lost With The Legend of Baggar his swing. Vance, however, Redford has suc- Meanwhile, the love of his ceeded in making a film that life, Adelle (played by Charlize could have been poorly dragged Theron) has set up a tournament out to three hours, but istipleas- on her father's golf course in ant two-hours in length and is a which the winner will receive ten sure contender for Best Picture thousand dollars. Adelle's father of the Year. had amassed a huge debt and The story of Baggar Vance then shot himself, leaving Adelle is told by an old man (played by to deal with the creditors. She Jack Lemmon) who was a young sells almost everything she owns boy during the Great Depression. to raise the ten grand to hold The narrator recalls the tale of the the golf tournament. Adelle then greatest golf match ever played goes out and convinces legendary in Savannah, Georgia during this golfers Bobbie Jones and Walter time. Hagan to play in her tournament. Junah (played by Matt Baggar Vance (played by | | ;~ I V A Literary Presentation of Gorky's Images: r i The Blues: Whiskey Delight The Poetry of Jerome Rothenberg By Christopher F. Orman Loaded with disjointed imag- By: Melanie Addington viding a comfortable and sooth- Lane likes old school jazz and Pride Staff Writer es, Rothenberg conspicuously Pride Editor ing blues sound. With cover alternative," says Meregillano. represented surrealism in words songs like "Have you ever loved He believes that his "biggest Approximately thirty people while loading each rhythmic line Everybody loves the blues. At a woman," "Bad like Jessie influences for the band are probattended Jerome Rothenberg's with verbal textures; thus push- least with a band like Whiskey, d ably A W poetry reading on November 3 ing the listener toward a multi- everyone should love the blues. A James," "Mellow Wown easy," Buddylbert King, T-boneing,alker, and "Crossroads," hiskey goes Guy, Freddie K and at CSUSM. Rothenberg's poetry, tude of plausible connotations. delightful down and dirty sound, down smooth. Brian Setzer." Meregillano adds, being a mix of surrealistic imagThe most captivating moment Whiskey provides great enterWhen asked about the band's "As far as singing, I really like es with multitudes of allusions, of the evening came with Rothen- tainment for an evening Elvis, Tom Jones, and offered the listener a refreshing berg's last poem; a translated out. The band is still Jim Morrison." glimpse into life's most doleful Navajo song for horses. At the considered to be in its When asked about experiences. beginning of the poem Rothen- infancy stage after being Whiskey's plans for Echoing the sentiments of berg emphatically crooned and together for only for ten the future, Meregillano T.S. Eliot, Rothenberg described chanted, forcing the audience months, yet its chemistry states that the "next his poetry as, "dependent upon to follow every word being spo- misleads you into thinkset date is December the work of others in an attempt ken. By purposefully drawing out ing the members have 3, we're, doing a toy to let the past come into the pres- words, such as "you," Rothen- known each other forrun for the Vietnam ent." Throughout the evening, berg could closely adhere to the" ever. Vets Motorcycle Club." the names of surrealistic painters musicality of the Navajo song; Ifirstheard Whiskey When asked why they such as Arshille Gorky and Paul therefore, creating a proper rep- this past February at the are waiting so long Klee collided with the writing resentation of Navajo poetics. Pounders Bar in to play, Meregillano of Dante and John Milton. Such With over fifty books of poet- Escondido at one of its replied that, "there are a mix of artistic allusions gave ry published, Jerome Rothenberg first gigs, and the band some shows coming the audience poetry layered in has habitually interwoven his was nervous. But lying up before that but the meaning. artistic and literary interests into underneath all that nerdates are not conMidway through the evening, his work. Currently working on vous tension was the firmed yet. [Also,] Rothenberg read some of his translations of Pablo Picasso's makings of a great blues J some time in infamous Gorky poems. Each poe^y written from 1935 to 1956, band. Lead singer Gino I November we will go poem had the same title as Rothenberg admitted that no lit- Meregillano sang from into the studio to a Gorky painting. Rather than erary interest remains separated deep within what pain lies Whiskey photo courtesy of Gino Meregillano recordfiveoriginal songs simply describing the painting, from his work, as he reiterated, "I in his heart. Meregillano t be] sed a new Rothenberg created scenes of have so many academic pursuits jokes, "I think I sound like musical choices, lead singer and demo." Hoe a[dds, uWe ws arecord " emotional distraught from the and most of them will influence some kind 'a bastarf Thlld^ rf , gukarist Gino Meregillano point- more a little later and illroduce p painting's title and Gorky's choice my work. It is only natural for Elvis, Dwight Yoakam, and Jim ed out that, "we play mostly <stan- an entire CD with everything on of color and brush strokes. One [Picasso's] work to become part Morrison." Drummer Russ Noel, dards.'" I prefer that to "covers of Rothenberg's Gorky poems, of my work," Like a mad jazz per- in his Beatlesque manner, because covers implies contem- it." Drummer Russ Noel just fin"The Diary of a Seducer," alludes former, Jerome Rothenberg will drummed soul into the songs. porary music like pop or rock ished taping, "Who Wants to be a to one of Gorky's paintings, add more remarkable artwork to Cristy Tomcik is quite talented etcetera. We do have about eight Millionaire?" and his show will Kierkegaard, and the angels of our world and continue educat- as she blew on her sax. Cristy's original songs that we mix up in air sometime in November or medieval magic. The poem con- ing the masses by default. It is boyfriend, Lane Walker, plays the set." D Whiskey is influenced by a early o ecember. more about this tained images and poetic-literary conceivable that a listener of his bass. T find out goals quite similar to Andre Bret- poetry would be inspired to read Since that first night, variety of musicians, including l to find on's poems inspired by Joan Dante or to examine Gorky's Whiskey has mellowed into their Louis Jordan, Brian Setzer, and aocal blues band orshows, vout bout upcoming isit paintings, and as such, Rothen- surroundings. The band's new- B.B. King "Russ is into the Whiskey on their web site, Miro's "Constellations." berg achieved his goal. relaxed state lends a hand in pro- Beatles, Christy is into swing, www.whiskeyblues.com. �November 6-10 Wednesday, November 8 Berlin Wall Exhibition American Indian Student Alliance General Meeting Location: Palm Court Careers for Science/Math Majors Location: Craven Hall 4201 Time: 2pm-3pm Location: Library Conference Find out about occupational A week of celebration sponsored Room opportunities for math and sciby the German Program and the 3pm-4:30pm ence majors German Club. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 environment fall 2000 politics Veteran's Day https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/282e8b70fa48547c8602d38d2f6be889.pdf fd224be9bf73dbdcbf9fa3d63382fd74 PDF Text Text http ://www.csusm.edu/pride The Pride Vol VIII No. 12/ Tuesday, November 14,2000 California State University San Marcos After Hours P olitical Afberniath: The Shuttle a Safe Ride By: Tiaca Carter Pride Staff Writer Presidential Indecision Leads to Major Rally Downtown By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer On Saturday, November 11, over one hundred people gathered in front of San Diego City College to protest the recent presidential elections. "At this point, I don't care who the president is, but I want somebody in there soon. I don't like the way it's effecting the stock market," said CSUSM business major Danica Howard in reference to the delayed results of the presidential election.. San Marcos student, Bennett Hope, wants to see Bush emerge as the victor. "If Gore gets elected, it's very likely this world will go down the. tubes. I think I may have voted for Bush out of fear that this country is becoming, far too liberal." Emphatically non-partisan, the rally was originally designed for those demanding a re-vote, or hand re-count, but it soon became the locus for all facets of political opinion, creating a local microcosm of American electoral debate. An organizer of the event, Bob Jellison remarked that the event is important for "making sure people get a chance to vote fairly." . Republicans, Democrats, Greens, Socialists, and Independents were all present and well armed with bullhorns, and cardboard signs. With their catchy rhyming slogans, they created an audible spectacle for news media, local police, cars and pedestrians, and later marched around downtown. Why the protest? Due to this being only the fourth time in the history of the United States that the electoral vote has disagreed with the popular vote, compounded with the atmosphere of ballot confusion and litigation in Florida, the election has led to mass confusion and outrage from citizens across the country. Similar non-partisan and spontaneously organized protests occurred »Article Continued on page 2 CSUSM German Club's Berlin Wall exhibit was on display in Palm Court last week in honor of the tenth anniversary of the unification ofGermany. Photo courtesyofDarcy Walker CSUSM German Club R emembers the Wall Ten years after German Unification By: Darcy Walker Pride Staff Writer To commemorate the opening of the Berlin Wall and the 10th anniversary of the unification of Germany, CSUSM's German Club constructed a replica of the wall and hosted a discussion with a German Consul. The Berlin Wall exhibition was on display in Palm Court last week. Led by German Club Vice President Jennifer Nowotny and faculty advisor Astrid Ronke, students from the club constructed and painted the wall over a period of several weeks. From a distance, German graffiti and brightly colored designs drew attention to the wall. A closer look revealed political cartoons, quotes from German citizens and startling facts. The names of the 80 people who died trying to cross into the West during the years of the wall, 1961 to 1989 were posted. East German soldiers shot many of these people. One died while trying to sail over the wall in a hot air balloon. The sad yet amazing history of a people divided kept Jennifer Nowotny engaged in the project. " I have a greater respect for residents who grew up with the wall in Berlin/' said Nowotny. She added, "I hope others who came to see the wall walked away knowing something they didn't know before." On Monday evening, November 6, the public was iavited t o a discussion led by Dr. Michael Wolff of the German Consulate in Los Angeles. Dr. Wolff talked about the challenges of the unification, which have taken longer to meet than citizens first expected. "In Germany we now have a new capitol, a new government and a new currency. What else can you change in a country?" said Wolff. He explained that population growth, unemployment and a new singlemarket economy based on the Euro have proven to be big adjustments for Germans over the last ten years. With new income from the sale of wireless phone licenses and many foreign investments, the economy is now strengthening, according to Wolff. Once occupied by internal problems, Germany was mostly uninvolved in European or global matters, explained Dr. Wolff. "After this process of political decocooning," he said, "Germany is taking on more political and military responsibility, like participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina " Taking place on the eve of our elections, the discussion naturally turned to politics. Dr. Wolff and Professor Ronke talked with guests about German politics and how they compare with our own. Some of the differences they pointed out were that Germany has five major parties and averages 80-90% voter turnout. Dr ! §i§ h i Electoral Process Student Pag&2 11 111 Wolff mentioned that the Green Party, whose style was the brainchild of Americans in the 1970's, has becbme one of the strongest parties in Germany. Gabrielle Luebeck, a member of the German Club, brought a chunk of the Berlin Wall that she and her husband auspiciously acquired on a 1990 visit to Germany. The concrete slab is plastered with a notice, which Dr. Wolff translated. It is a warning from the East German border patrol telling people to stay away from the wall. The German Club is planning a traditional. German Christmas celebration. Anyone interested should contact Jennifer Nowotny at jnowotny@csusm.edu. If you want information about joining the German Club, please email Professor Ronke at aronke@csusm.edu. v.' - V :• . ...... . W 'i A piece of the original Berlin Wall Photo courtesy ofDarcy Walker % Not many people have taken advantage of the services of security escorts. A CSO security shuttle van is provided every night to escort students to their cars. From 5:30pm to 10:30pm a Community Service Officer (CSO) uses a van as an escort vehicle to give students rides directly to their cars. Prior to beginning operations of this nightly security shuttle van, security escorts have always been available 24 hours a day. Last semester during a routine meeting between CSOs, one officer questioned why more people were not using the security escort services. It was suggested that the escort vehicle that was being used could only safely hold three people and was not big enough for escorting students to their vehicles. Shortly after that, a van was used in place of the car. The van used for the nightly security shuttle is the same van used for the daytime shuttle. It has three bench seats and a passenger seat, which all together can hold ten people. In addition to the security shuttle van holding more people, it is also wheelchair "Once students are made aware of it, they'll use it," says Officer Bill McCullough. accessible. The van is also more visible than a car and gives the feeling that you are only being escorted to your car, rather than being driven to the station for questioning. Since the security shuttle van came into use, the amount of students that have begun to use it as an escort has increased. Statistics from the CSUSM Department of Public Safety show that last fall semester, from August 1999 to November 1999, there were only 53 total responses to escort incidents before the presence of the CSO shuttle van service. This semester, August 2000 to November 2000, there have been 124 total responses to escorts responded by a combination of officers and CSOs. Despite the increase of escort incidents, the fact that not many people know about the availability of the nightly shuttle still concerns some CSOs and campus police officers. »Article continues on page 2 | ^ Fjitcrtainmcnt Opinion Page 6-7 ? Calendar �NIationaltheNayout of but it does not help in the elecews n Palm Beach l Gore supporters rally. Photo by Nathan Fields decade of experience in California's electoral college, addressed the crowd by asserting, "The electoral college has outlived its use»Article Cont from page 1 fulness and should be consigned to the scrapheap of Constitutional simultaneously in nearly 100 cities across the nation, and repeat history." protests are scheduled to be held Outcome in Florida Saturday, November 18, if a decision is still pending. Whoever wins Florida will "This protest represents peobecome the 43rd president of the ple from a ir across the country, from Tennessee to California, United States. Both Democratic who are outraged about what Vice President A1 Gore and appears to anyone with common Republican Governor George W. sense to be an election that is Bush need to win Florida's 25 flawed, that is so riddled with electoral votes to secure a majorirregularities that it calls into ity of the 538 electoral college to question the outcome," explained reach the White House. CSUSM education major, Vicky Cavataio, a local organizer Carissa Campos said, "I think it is of the event. A Strong group of Bush sup- very interesting, actually. I think porters were quickly diffused by we should allow Palm Beach to this non-partisan effort. Of this vote again because the ballot was group, Pete Anderson shouted, confusing. I don't know why the "The ballot is fine: We have to Republicans would be opposed to stop demonizing; Republicans are having a recount by hand when decent people. I don't see why that's the most fair way to do we have to drag this into court things. The republicans want to run away while the inaccurate and get lawyers involved." Jason Rosenberg, President of vote is theirs." Under Florida's electoral law, the Democratic Society at SDSU remarked that, "Bush's opposi- a recount is mandatory*if the tion to the recount seems abso- results of the two candidates differ lutely undemocratic and uripresi- by 0.5% or less. Governor Bush's current lead in Florida polls totals, dential." The presence of San Diego less than 300 votes. An automatic attorney Kim Cox, incumbent recount of some six million votes chair of California's electoral col- was ordered, but this process lege, further changed the focus of has been further complicated by of voting the rally. Cox, wielding over a allegations irregularities. Political Rally ^ l i t l l l l l l l l P l i U ^ l i n n the actual ballot paper is being blamed for thousands of miscast votes, as the design appears to have confused many people into voting for the wrong candidate, voting for two candidates, or casting no vote at all. For these reasons, an estimated 19,000 votes were disregarded because the computers that counted the votes deemed them invalid. The design of the Palm Beach ballot was not used anywhere else in Florida. Floridians claim other election difficulties that potentially skewed the vote. "I think the electoral process y/as very unorganized, and I don't rule out corruption in Florida's case," said Effie Rengpian, CSUSM business major, The irregularities can be significant to the outcome of the election. Some Democratic Party supporters are calling for a fresh presidential ballot in Palm Beach County because of what they describe as a "major breakdown in the electoral process." It is possible that a judge could call for a revote in the most disputed precincts. Alternatively, those who did vote might be called in to recast their ballot. Electoral College v. The People Some experts have suggested that the Electoral College might not elect the presidential candidate who actually receives the most votes. This is because 48 states award all their electoral votes to the winner, regardless of a narrow margin of victory. Only two states—Nebraska and Maine—allocate electoral votes proportionately. This raises the possibility that a candidate could narrowly win a number of big states and get the most electoral votes and yet lose the popular vote. For instance, Texas Gov. George W. Bush enjoys a huge 30% lead in his native state. That would benefit him if the president were elected by a popular vote, i made? toral vote, since whoever receives the most votes in Texas will win all of that state's 32 electoral votes. A1 Gore, on the other hand, has relatively narrow leads in several big states, including California. As long as he gets more votes than Bush in California, Gore will take all of that state's 54 electoral votes. It does not matter whether the margin of victory was one vote or one million votes. Three times in election history a candidate has won the popular vote but lost the election. In 1824, Andrew Jackson won both the popular and the electoral vote. But, no one in the four-man race won a majority, or more than 50%, in the Electoral College, so the House of Representatives decided the outcome. The House picked John Quincy Adams, who had come in second in the popular and electoral votes. In 1876, Samuel J. Tilden won 51% of the popular vote, while Rutherford B. Hayes captured 48%. Hayes, however, won 185 electoral votes, while Tilden got 184. A special electoral commission picked Hayes to be president. In 1888, Benjamin Harrison became president by winning 233 electoral votes, even though he received only 47.8% of the popular vote. His opponent, GrOver Cleveland, garnered 48.6% of the popular vote, yet received only 168 electoral votes. There are a total of 538 electors. In December, the electors meet in each state's capital to formally elect the president. While electors are supposed to vote in accordance with their state's voters, they do not always do so. Current events show these electors can thwart the popular will, and it has in the past. Each time the Electoral College loser has been a democrat. With the margin of victory so narrow, the votes of an estimated 2,300 non-resident voters could be crucial. Army personnel and Americans living overseas are entitled to vote. Their ballot papers have to be date stamped on Election Day, 7 November, and have up to ten days to be sent from all over the world. The federal case presented by George W. Bush's campaign is scheduled to be heard Monday, November 13, at 9:30am Eastern time in Miami by U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks, a Democrat appointed to the bench for life four years ago by President Clinton. Regardless of Middlebrook's ruling, the decision could be appealed, possibly all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. With legal challenges pending and postal votes still in transit, a final result of the Florida ballot is highly unlikely to be declared before November 17. Many officials, urging a hurried decision, are concerned that the electoral delay appears as a black mark on American democracy, or is decreasing the authority of the eventual victor. But many San Marcos students, as well as an estimated three quarters of Americans, agree with student Rachel Crouthamel: "I don't think Gore is being a whiner. Gore has every right to make sure that whoever won, did so legitimately. It's a really tough situation, but one that is necessary to the process of democracy, and I don't think .we should rush into things." A CSUSM study-abroad student from Japan, Yukari Tamura, called the process "exciting. I've never seen an election so close. In Japan, citizens have no part in the election of the executive, so people have less interest in politics. But here, everyone is interested in the movement of government; everyone knows about politics and has their own ideas When will a decision be and opinion^'. 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The van takes students Students are still walking to d i r e c t l y t o t h e i r c a r s n o m a t t e r their cars at night unaware that w h e r e t he Y are parked at on camthey can get a ride without hav- p u s ( i n c l u d i n S t h e SMACC building to call and request an escort i n g ^ 11 i s free, it is safe, it is or wait for an officer to pick t h e r e w i t h o u t request, it's easier them up. than walking, so use it! �T he P ride —— — _ Local News — Tuesday, November 14,2000 3 ^-r- San D iego Woman Swims in Sydney: The Story of One C ollege Student's Road to Winning By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor There were thousands of athletes at the Paralympic games in Sydney, each with an amazing story to tell. Although it would take much more than a few words in an article to sum up the courage, bravery, and true sportsmanship that persisted throughout these games, I would like to attempt to do so by telling the story of one courageous woman athlete. At twenty-three years old, Paralympic silver medallist Melanie Benn has survived a lifethreatening illness and has been an inspiration to everyone who meets her. was really low, and then the next thing I knew I had three and four IV's coming out from everywhere and doctors surrounding me. And that's when I knew something was really wrong."* According to a 1996 issue of the Humboldt Lumberjack, meningcoccus "affects one in 100,000 of the general population. For those people who become infected, only about 20 percent get as sick as Benn did." Meningcoccus is contagious and spreads through close contact, like coughing, sneezing, kissing, or sharing a cigarette. It is quite rare, however, to have more than 350-400 cases in California / a year. In a 1996 San Diego Union-Tribune article, Melanie's doctor, Dr. Hansbrough was quoted as saying, "Nobody understands why initially these patients are just a little bit sick and then suddenly they're almost dead. It's incomprehensible." Within a couple of months, Melanie contracted gangrene and lost a part of all four of her limbs, had severe kidney failure, and then had more operations to replace patches of skin. She was released from UCSD hospital on March 8,1996, and transferred to a rehabilitation center for therapy and kidney dialysis. Melanie was readmitted four times for seizures, sepsis, and pancreatitis. With medication, gall bladder surgery, and after her father donated his kidney to her, Melanie's health improved. Due to the severity of Melanie's illness, however, she will always have to control her health through medication. The long road to recovery Melanie braves meningcoccal meningitis After Melanie began to recover, she transferred her Humboldt College credits to SDSU, worked overtime and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She then took a year off from school to practice walking on her prosthetic legs. Every fall season Melanie competes in the La Jolla Challenged Athletes competition. She uses the muscles in her upper back and shoulders, deltoids and stomach to propel herself forward, gracefully gliding through the water. Her coach, Alan Voisard, swims along side her to support and cheer her on. Above: Melanie Benn moments after helping the USA relay team win the silver medal. Left: Melanie on her first set of prosthetic legs after the illness. Below: Melanie's last school photo before she became ill. All photos courtesy ofMelanie Addington A t a pool in Kearny Mesa where she practices, Melanie met Joe McCarthy, a quadriplegic swimmer and student at Mesa College. Joe had crashed into a sandbar while surfing in 1996. While in the hospital, the doctor turned on the television and showed him the Paralympic games. "McCarthy couldn't believe it, at that moment he realized that he to swim c ompetitively and pledged to himself that he was going to be on the 2000 P a r a ! ym p i c team," according to the Paralympic Athlete profile website. Joe convinced Melanie to compete with him in a swimming meet in April to try to qualify for the nationals. She reluctantly went and they both qualified. "He then talked me into going to Indiana [nationals]," said Melanie. At the national swimming trials held in June, both Melanie and Joe qualified for the Paralympic swim team. Melanie Benn was a freshman at Humboldt College when she almost died. She had just arrived home to Rancho Penasquitos for winter break when she started feeling ill. "I had a headache, and I felt like I had theflu,"said Melanie in a 20/20 broadcast report. As a rash appeared! on Melanie's arm, her mother, Candie, became quite worried. Candie, Melanie, and her sister, Jessica, rushed to the emergency room just in time. Melanie had contracted a rare form of meningcoccal bacterial infection. "By the time we got there she Swimming in Sydney was going into shock," Candie said, "Her blood pressure was In the Paralympics, athletes dropping, her veins were receive classifications for their collapsing, she could no longer range of disabilities. Melanie was walk." Melanie was taken to the classified as an S4. For swimIntensive Care Unit. mers, the range is usually from "I just remember saying 'my S2 to SI, Melanie's S4 classifilegs are hurting, my legs are cation meant that the hands or hurting,' and nobody could really legs were affected. According to grasp how sick I was until they Melanie, it is the "broadest cattook my temperature," said Joe McCarthy smiles after a good swim egory.. .because so many differMelanie, "and my temperature at the Paralympic games in Sydney. ent disabilities are in it." The 2000 Paralympics was Melanie's first international competition. As an advocate for the meningitis vaccination, especially for college students, Aventis Pharmaceutical Company gave her enough money to take all of her friends and family to Sydney, Australia to support her. A group of ten family members five competitions, the 50 freestyle, 100 free-style, 50 backstroke and two relay races. In all five competitions, Melanie did well enough in the morning heat to qualify for the evening's medal race. The relay competition included four swimmers from four different classifications. The American swimmers worked together and won the silver medal. Although Melanie did not medal in the rest of her competitions, she was able to leave Australia knowing that she was one of the top eight Paralympic swimmers for her classification. Melanie returned home in time for the Challenged Athletes on Sunday, November 5, but rather than competing, showed her support this year by cheering on other swimmers. What does the future hold for Melanie? Aside from being a strong, courageous, independent female, Melanie is also a twenty-three year old who sneaks M&M's and pizza when she is supposed to be in training. She is a daughter who, although divorced* stand side by side cheering her on in everything she does. She is a big sister that loves her sister Jessica more than anything else. She is godmother who wheels her godson around in her chair, and provides him with more wisdom and understanding than most kids have a chance to experience. She is a friend to those of who are lucky enough to have her in their lives. Melanie is currently attending UCLA Graduate School to get her master's in Social Welfare. Eventually, she plans to work in the social sciences, as either a counselor or therapist for disabled children. When asked what she hopes to do after graduation, she jokes, "sit on the beach and do nothing." For Melanie, like so many others that competed in the Paralympics this year, the future is a bright one. *From abcnews.com The Unknown Killer: What is Meningitis and who is at risk? �Taco Shop Poets and Professor David Avalos A Word to the Educators By: Marianne Goyette Contributing Writer Southwestern Community College put on a show Halloween night with CSUSM professor David Avalos and the Taco Shop Poets. David Avalos' work as an artist has inspired many more people that exist beyond this academic setting, and his involvement in education is not solely defined by the standards of traditional methods of learning. He says he is a "Johnnycome-lately to Chicano/a Art." Avalos was invited by Salvador Barajas and Arturo Roman to hang out at the Centro Cultural de la Raza in San Diego during the summer of 1974. Avalos also served an apprenticeship with Guillermo Aranda and Antonia Perez. By 1990 Avalos no longer considered himself a Chicano artist and, instead, described himself to one newspaper art critic as "a Chicano doing an impersonation of ail artist." Avalos' work is varied and he has created "psychocatholic Chicano fetishes" and received the CAC Fellowship for his poems and meditations on "life events ecstatic or otherwise." For example, Avalos' "Birth of Xima" evokes his first child's passage through her mother's birth canal and the significance of the birth for him. His life and work have also inspired the Taco Shop Poets. The members of the Taco Shop Poets are Adrian Arancibia, M i c h a el Fig g i n s , Benny Heron, Skip Howlitt, Gabr i el Nunez , Tomas .Riley and Miguel Angel Seria. When I attended the show at the Mayan Hall, I felt as if I entered a lecture space that was more free and diverse than what I normally encounter at Cal State San Marcos. The audience was very interactive with the poets. The Taco Shop Poets were able to pull out the ideas and feelings of the audience about such issues as race and education. The poets did this by making the audience join in and create their own style of poetry and voice. The poets' method is based on music and a kind of stream of consciousness. In this state of creativity, the poets addressed emotions and feelings about what it is to be hidden within the framework of society. The reasoning is based on the theories expressed by Taco Shop Poet member Adrian Arancibia in his work "Notes on Educational Prax." Here a rea few excerpts from his writing. "Ifeel we must continue to be critical of the mechanisms of the upper class here in the United States, but at the same time be Critical of the poor working class. Are Chicano/Latinos and African-Americans complacent in their existence? We see that ignorance is not bliss because this person's ufreedom" comes at a price; someone else's oppression. This does not mean that a critical thinker looks solely outside her/his reality. Insteadcritical thinkers must also constantly be critical of themselves while understanding that actingfor survival does not mean one has to act complicity and be co-opted by her/his oppressor Arancibia addressed the rea- A Look Around San Marcos: son for using art to create personal change. He believes that if you write out your feelings then you begin to gain access to your identity. For the Taco Shop Poets and David Avalos, this identity is intertwined with the role of teacher and activist, "In thinking back at how I write my poetry, I find that the subtle quality of writing no longer. exists. It becomes the framework for who I am," stated Arancibia. "This is why writing and reading my work is so empowering. Every human being must have this power." Arancibia is also a teacher who believes that "every educator should understand that they have the power to enact real change and end oppression. He questioned whether the community leaders and intellectuals are moving away from their cultural community by becoming academics. He said, "We as intellectuals within oppressed communities understand the lack of 'negative dialectic' (as Marcuse calls it). We see there are too few people questioning issues and problems that directly affect our community." During the session of spo- ken word I noticed a sense of community among the audience and the performers. It was a union not based upon race, education or social status. It was a collective spirit that was interested in exploring the freedom that is possible from diversity and individualism. That seems to sound like a paradox but it becomes apparent when one looks at art as both a personal and public interaction. Another poet named Tomas Riley explored this dichotomy in his poem, "Movement: Freestyles for the Dying Sun": Movement finds a moment in repose a mass unanswered prayer of signs and sirens break beats booming off a red sun caught between the upkeep and the downstroke moving mementos on a 45 waxing oh-no-myth-opaeic when the needle hits the groove old heads bouncing to the bank close to the real estate For more information on the poets, visit www.tacoshoppoets .org. This site offers an array of information about the Taco Shop Poets. If you have interest in learning more about this method of education and art, you can enroll in any of David Avalos's classes during the spring semester. Self Releases Toy CD "Gizmodgery" Part in World Ensemble By: Chelsea Louro Pride Staff Writer The Palomar World and Drum Ensemble gave an amazing performance at Palomar College on the nights of November 3 and 4. Both shows sold out and were standing room only. The Palomar World and Drum ensemble consists of 20 dancers and ten percussionists who are directed by dance professor PatriceAnn Mead and drum instructor Mark Lamson. The entire night was full of excitement, energy and emotion, and I found it very educational to learn about the traditions and customs of other cultures. There were ten performances throughout the night. The first half of the show focused on traditional and interpretational representations of AfroCuban dance. One performance was called "Festival" and was an interpretation of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean movement. This piece was choreographed to the traditional rhythm of "macuta" from Cuba. The second half of the show focused on music and dance of Afro-Brazilian origin. One of my favorite performances was called "Their Voices," a modern piece with an ethnic flair. PatriceAnn Mead choreographed this piece to bring awareness of the millions of starving and homeless children in the favellas of Brazil. The dancers portrayed the pain that these children endure everyday. Other dances performed throughout the night included the samba, originally from Brazil; capoeira, a dance that is an AfroBrazilian martial art; and the gaga, a traditional dance from Cuba. The gaga dance showed how African slaves were brought to Cuba to work in the sugar cane fields. CSUSM student Erin Reyes has participated in these dance classes for four years. Reyes says she has become very educated in these customs and traditions and loves learning about these cultures. If you ever have the chance to see the World and Drum ensemble perform again, take a chance on it. I was really impressed by the hard work of these students and how enjoyable it was to be part of something culturally different. These classes are available at Palomar College. The ethnic class, an introduction to Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian movement is class 1230, and the performance class for the World and Drum dance is class 430. By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer inside of a Chucky Cheese restaurant or of watching my little brother play video games. Self has just released its Worse, the vocals, which confourth CD titled "Gizmodgery" tained the lyrical content of from current hipSpongebath pop songs, llBi iliBliliiigF P |gg I I11IP Ji , > HI Records. The s o und e d album's 13 similar to a songs (12 plus m asculine oneradio-friendversion of ly repeat) were Cher. made entirely by But, as I using children's sit and bag toys, such as the on this Little Tikes T ennesseeX ylophone 5 1 , based band Mattel's Disney for trying to Piano*, My First Photo courtesy of be unique, Shaver* and assortKii Arens at Zoink! remember ed talking animals. this, I do not More thai; 40 different toys in play in a band, I can't sing, and all (listed on the CD's cover) I am obviously a very frustrated were mixed together, sometimes individual. Don't take everything simultaneously, to manufacture I say verbatim. Selfs unique sound. If you have $13 buy the CD, After giving the disc two maybe you'll like it. But don't minutes of my unbridled attenwhine when the guy at the used to, I ^ u t it Off. I could take no section in _ ou's Records lI L aughs more The chddren's instruments when you try to sell it back, reminded me of the acoustics �By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer tor that stole his life. Another Total Recall for Schwarzenegger. Tony Goldwyn co-stars in the With fewer than seven weeks film. Directed by Roger remaining in the year, holiday Spottiswoode (Tomorrow Never movies and Oscar hopefuls will Dies). Columbia Pictures. soon be released in theaters. Here is a preview of the fall and winter Unbreakable—A man with films: degenerative bone disease helps the sole survivor of a train.wreck discover why the survivor escaped unscathed. This highly anticipated thriller was directed by M. Night Shamalan (The Sixth Sense). Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson star in the film. Touchstone Pictures. November Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who and Jim Carrey as the Grinch How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Jim Carrey stars as the evil Grinch in this film, probably one of the most highly anticipated holiday films for both children and adults. Directed by Ron Howard (Ed TV). Universal Pictures. 102 Dalmatians—Cruella DeVil continues her quest for a Dalmatian f ur coat with help from designer Jean Pierre Le Pelt. Glenn Close and Gerard Depardieu star in the film. Directed by Kevin Lima (Tarzan). Walt Disney Pictures. Red Planet—The Earth's resources have been depleted and a team of astronauts is sent to Mars to fiflish making the red planet the ultimate gated-community. Unfortunately a crash landing, some unfriendly forms, and a menace-surveying robot are there to make problems for the astronauts. Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore and Carrie-Ann Moss star in the film. Directorial debut by Antony Hoffman. Warner Brothers. Men of Honor—Cax\ Brashear becomes the first black Master Diver in the Navy, despite opposition from a training officer. Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert De Niro star in the film. Directed by George Tillman Jr. 20th Century Fox. The 6th Day—When a pilot returns home, he finds his clone blowing out his birthday candles. Now the pilot (played by Arnold Schwarznegger) must evade goons sent by the DNA duplica- she is forced to choose between her husband and the man she hired to save him. Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe and David Morse §tar in the film. Directed by Taylor Hackford (The Devil's Advocate). Warner Brothers. The Yards—An ex-con seeks a job from his uncle, but his best friend lures him into a world of corruption and murder that is all too familiar. Mark Wahlberg, James Caan and Joaquin Phoenix star in the film. Directed by James Gray (Little Odessa). Original Sin—Antonio Banderas Miramax Pictures. stars as a coffee plantation owner [ in Cuba that sends for a mail | order bride who is more attractive than the photo appears. Their passion ignites along with the fear that appearances can, be deceiving. Angelina Jolie co-stars in the film. Directed by Michael Cristofer (Gia). MGM. Quills^-The Marquis de Sade, the notorious author of 120 days of Sodom, writes under the watchful eye of a guard while confined in an asylum. A chambermaid helps the writer smuggle out his salacious manuscripts but an emissary of Napoleon arrives to stop him. Geofrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix and Michael Caine star in the film. Directed by Philip Kaufman (Henry & June). Fox Searchlight Pictures. What Women Want—MA Gibson stars as an ad-executive who gets electrocuted in his bathroom, which enables him to hear women's thoughts. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Lauren Holly and Bette Midler co-star in the film. Directed by Nancy Meyers (The Parent Trap). Paramount Pictures. December Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck star in Bounce Bounce—A charming ad executive gives up his seat for a woman trying to get home, but when the plane crashes, the executive can't help but check up on how she is doing (nor can he help falling in love with her). Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow star in the film. Directed by Don Roos (The Opposite of Sex). Miramax Pictures. Chocolate—A woman and her daughter open a chocolaterie in a small French town. With help from a handyman, the two women introduce the townsfolk to the pleasure of sweets and other secret desires. Juliette Binoche, Victoire Thivisol and Johnny Depp star in the film. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom (The Cider House Rules). Miramax Pictures. Mark Wahlberg and Joaquin Phoenix star in Yards Family Man—Nicholas Cage sfars in this touching film about a man that brags about his regret-free life until he wakes up Christmas morning in a New Jersey suburb, married to his old flame with two kids, a job in a tire store and at least one lesson to learn. Tea Leoni and Don Cheadle co-star in this film. Directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour). Universal Pictures. Catherine Zeta Jones, and Benicio Del Toro star in the film. Directed by Steven Soderbergh (Erin Brockovich). USA Films. The Tailor of Panama—British spy Andrew Osnard will expose the past life of society tailor Harry Pendel unless Pendel provides him with information about the political situation in Panama. Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis star in the film. Directed by John Boorman (Deliverance). Sony Pictures. Miss, Congeniality—An FBI agent is persuaded to go undercover in the Miss USA Pageant when a terrorist threatens to bomb the event. Sandra Bullock Tom Hanks in Castaway and Benjamin Bratt star in the film/Directed by Donald Petrie Cast Away—Chuck Noland faces (Grumpy Old Men). Warner a problem-solving challenge when Brothers. his plane crashes on a deserted island. Problem solving is his speO Brother, Where Art Thou f-b; cialty since he works for Federal Three escaped convicts search Express as a troubleshooter. With for buried treasure in Depression- nothing to work with, however, era Mississippi. George Clooney, Noland spends his time talking I John Tuturro and Tim Blake to a volleyball while awaiting Nelson star in the film. Directed his rescue. Tom Hanks stars | by Joel and Ethan Coen (Fargo). in the film. Directed by Robert Touchstone Pictures. Zemeckis (What Lies Beneath). 20th Century Fox. Traffic—Three loosely intertwining vignettes make up this film The Gift—A widow with psychic about the drug trade. A Supreme powers helps solve the murder of Court justice is appointed to lead a poor little rich girl in a small the National Drug Task Force. Georgia town. Kate Blanchet, The court justice, however, finds Katie Holmes, Hilary Swank, out his daughter is an addict. In Keanu Reeves, Greg Kinnear and addition, a Mexican trophy wife Giovanni Ribisi star in the film. learns the family business when Directed by Sam Raimi (A Simple her husband is busted, and a cor- Plan). Paramount Pictures. rupt cop usurps power from his corrupt boss. Michael Douglas, Vertical Limit—A photographer'^ wife is stranded on K2 with millionaire Richard Branson. It is up to the photographer and a team of climbers to rescue the two individuals. Chris O'Donnell, Robin Tuney and Bill Paxton star in the film. Directed by Martin Cambell (Goldeneye). Columbia Pictures. Proof of Life-—A woman falls in love with a man she hired to rescue her husband from guerrillas in Colombia. In the end, Source: "The Ultimate Fall Movie Preview." Premiere Magazine. September 2000: 41-59. Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe in Proof ofLife. All photos courtesy of www.imdb.com and Miramax. Nothing Honorable about Men of Honor By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer Strong acting performances are the only highlights of Men of Honor, the latest film by George Tillman, Jr. Like Soul Food, Tillman's first film, Men of Honor is not much to brag about. Starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as Carl Brashear, Men of Honor deals with the son of a sharecropper who takes his father's words, "Be the best", to heart and does not let him down. Brashear joins the navy and is originally assigned to cooking detail aboard a navy ship. On a particularly hot day, Brashear, who is AfricanAmerican, decides to take a swim with the "white" sailors. Fighting against racial torment inflicted by the sailors, Brashear swims to a buoy leaving one of the sailors far behind. The captain sees this and puts Brashear on the rescue team since he is the fastest swimmer on the ship. After a stint on the rescue team, Brashear decides to go to diving school. Master Chief Billy Sunday (played by Robert De Niro) is Brashear's training officer and a mean-spirited man that chews and smokes his corncob pipe far too much throughout the film. Sunday has a drinking problem in the film (it seems more like a smoking problem, however, because he is always smoking that pipe and he is hardly seen with a drink in his hand). Yet, De Niro gives a strong a performance, despite the far lessthan-perfect script. After passing diving school and surviving racial torment (rac- ism is a major theme in the film), Brashear becomes a fulltime diver for the navy. While he searches for a missing nuclear bomb under water, Brashear is severely injured and his leg is amputated. The higher-ranking sailors do not think Brashear will dive again because of his injury. Billy Sunday* however, joins forces with Brashear (just to piss people off), and Brashear stands up and begins the twelve steps towards honor. You can tell from the determination in his face that Cuba Gooding Jr., as Brashear, tries to truly move the audience to some new emotional understanding about overcoming racism and what one man will do for honor. Yet, a shallow script makes this a mild B-movie. To put it simply, the film was good but not great. I would not bet on many Oscar nominations for this one. Men of Honor is rated R for language and is two hours and eight minutes long. �"A Campus View" Part Two By: Bryan Clark Pride Staff Writer In walking around our University Campus, I see some wonderful and unflattering sights on campus. Once again, I feel it's time to back my impressions up with pictures. The Library Courtyard is a relaxing place to sit down, read, and listen to the sound of running water. The small fountain near the middle of the stairways makes a great centerpiece. The shelter that the tree rows provide gives you a chance to enjoy the surroundings without too much sunlight. Here is one of those awkward objects you see on campus. It looks like a broken piece of furniture. Why is it there? I guess it's either postmodern art expression or it's used to hold doors open. Maybe broken furniture is all the school can afford. I've also noticed that people place their drinks here and forget about them. It's a good thing that someone remembered to clean this one up. The big green machine. It's big, green, and it makes noise. This is one of those power stations that regulate energy to Academic Hall, behind which it sits. If you have ever had to walk between Science Hall and Academic Hall you will see it on your Way to FCB, I guess this is a good place for it, but what will happen when our campus expands? Won't people need to walk around Academic Hall to access other places behind it? If it looks unsightly now, won't it look even worse in a few more years? Looking down from the 5th floor of Craven Hall, I spotted an attractive place on campus. The spotlight area in front of University Hall and next to the Academic Hall stairway has small trees, a nice bench, and a green carpet of grass. I even liked the recycling bins that were surrounded by a small fence. The area has plenty of space with the nearby walkways. It looks like a pleasant place to sit and wait for friends t o walk by. I think the big green machine could take a lesson from the recycling bins. All photos courtesy of Bryan Clark Winning at all costs By: Victor Mireles Pride Staff Writer The 2000 Presidential Election has become one of the most controversial in American history. In fact, they may be the nastiest. What is certain is that we will have a president. Yet I find myself torn by all of the charges and countercharges coming from both campaigns. At this moment, the world's attention is placed solely on Florida. The recount may come down to a few hundred votes in favor of one candidate or another. Imagine that—-your vote does count. Regarding the closeness of the election, A1 Gore seems to be climbing the walls. He has sent a team of lawyers and political hacks to raise hell in Florida because it looks he might lose by only a handful of votes. I don't know about you, but when I play a game, and my opponent has more Dear Opinion Editor: If the Palm Beach County ballot was irregular or illegal, then Democrats, who designed the ballot, made it public, published it in the newspaper, are to blame. If there were any objections to this supposed "illegal" ballot, they should have been made BEFORE the election. Democrats are purposely points than I do, I know I lost. I do not go around screaming about it saying that I was cheated or didn't understand the rules. A1 Gore's camp is asking for our support because they say that some people didn't understand the ballot and voted for someone else. To that, I say tough! If you are too stupid to follow an arrow that points to a specific point for you to punch in your choice for President or Dog Catcher, then maybe you should stick to shuffleboard or bingo. As for the re-vote, maybe when we were kids playing flag football we got to have a do-over, but not in voting. If those people in Palm Beach get to vote again, then why have elections? There is a lot more to say about this, but I would advise everyone who is passionate about politics or their party to sit back and wait for the final outcome. If either candidate wins by a small margin, then we should respect the result. distorting and politicizing this issue because they did not like the result, but in reality, they are admitting they failed to offer their voters a LEGAL ballot! The failure to do so should is the fault of Democrats, not Republicans. Florida statistics show that in the 1996 election, 15,000 ballots in Palm Beach County were discounted, and more than 143,000 were discounted and thrown out, statewide. Given the larger turn- out this election, the 19,000 ballots which were discounted is approximately the same that were discounted 4 years ago. Nobody complained then? A1 Gore and his Democrats are clearly showing they are sore losers. Should we now allow every county in every state to redo the election, so as to eliminate all discounted ballots and voter ballot irregularities? Mary Szterpakiewicz The Rainy Bus Stop By: Brian Lewis Contributing Writer It was 9:20pm and the 309 bus to Encinitas was very late. It was the last bus of the night and the straggling passengers anxiously awaiting its arrival were becoming increasingly forlorn. Then the rain started down, first in a sprinkle and then becoming torrential. I opened my umbrella. Under the soft lights of the Plaza Camino Real Mall entryway, I caught the silhouette of another passenger. Her small lithe figure was made practically non-existent by her wet clothes clinging to her skin. Eyes, dark and well-lit, large and round, were determined and vigilant. "I would have offered you my umbrella," I said, "but I have a fever of 103 and I do not want to get any sicker." She gave me a warm smile from under her black dripping locks. I thought back to a peculiar incident that had occurred at Cal State: Coming off the bus on Craven Circle one day, I made a dash to the restroom. Upon arriving in the stall, I noticed that someone had urinated on the toilet seat. I thought this was odd. Why soil the toilet with plentiful urinals? Not having a mind to dwell on such trivialities, I cleaned up the mess. A few days later, one possible answer came to me. There was a well-dressed, dignified man using the urinal. Minding his own business, he relieved himself at the wrong time and was reminded of something we all would just soon forget. There was a tall blond-haired, blue eyed man letting loose in the stall. It was a Norman Rockwell painting, if Rockwell had chosen the seedier side of the American psyche: the one in the stall did not want to piss next to the one at the urinal. Discrimination is a euphemism for unbridled arrogance. If the blue-eyed man could see, he would be horrified at his own reflection. Self-righteousness plucks out the eyes. There is no justification for life's little acts of unkindness. Our lives are filled with small things that we do on a daily basis. It is so easy to be courteous. Back to the bus stop, it may have been a twinge of guilt that made me offer that girl my umbrella. Perhaps sometimes I am ashamed to be white. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU i f Letters should be submitted viaelectronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For ^ submissions is noon the Thursday prior topublication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length; Editors reserve the rightnottopublish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �Constitutional Crisis By: Darren Marks Contributing Writer To say the least, this year's election has definitely been one for the books. The brewing allegations of voter fraud in close states are taking away from t he. exhilaration of the closest election in nearly f ifty years. Some in the established media would call this a "Constitutional Crisis" in hopes you stay glued to your television. Now that November 7 has come and gone we still do not know who pur next president will be. The country and stock market eagerly await the turmoil of uncertainty to pass and bring closure to the first election of the twenty-first century. Even though the race of races does not want to end, most candidates knew how their races faired by the end of the night. At a local level, our school's first alumnus to run for public office Mike Sannella gave a good showing at the polls but did not win his bid for San Marcos City Council. On a state level the Democrats picked up three seats in the State Assembly and one in the State Senate but could not get their #1 target Assemblyman Tony Strickland (R-Newbury Park). The Congress stayed under the GOP control even as the Democrats picked up key seats in Los Angeles with Adam Schiff unseated House Manager Jim Rogan (R-Glendale) and Susan Davis ousted the Brian Bilbray (R-San Diego). Congressmen Steven Horn (R-Long Beach) barely held off challenger Gerrie Schipske, as Rep. Steve Kuykendall (R-Marina Del Ray) defeated former Congresswoman turned losing Gubernatorial candidate Jane Harmon. US Senate races throughout the country have redefined the term "you have gotta be kidding me." The Little Rock from Arkansas put a dent in the Big Apple as the carpet bagging First Lady declared victory over New York Congressman and resident Rick Lazio in the New York Senate race. Being a New Yorker, I felt almost compelled to join a union for the ability to vote twice against Mrs. Clinton, although we have no fear that Hillary would be gone in a few years. According to Atlantic City bookies, Mrs. Hillary will soon leave the Senate either in the pursuit of higher office, or by one of those cabbies who refuse to take the "Run, Hillary, Run" stickers off the front of their cabs. In Missouri, the campaign of Governor Mel Carnahan slightly outlived the candidate and beat out Republican Senator John Ashcroft. In our litigious society we can rest assure the probability of lawsuits out the kazoo The P ride Co-Edifot Co-Editor Opinion Editor * Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor challenging the Constitutionality ! of his widow assuming the role of Senator since Carnahan was never sworn into the seat of Senator. While Democrats have a good history of turning out dead voters on Election Day, it might be a slightly greater challenge t o resurrect the dead governor and have him sworn in especially since Carnahan was never fully recovered from the wreckage. Stealing the show from the Senate races could only have been done by the presidential race. After all, this is the only race that every voter has the ability to vote for, although only thirty-some percentage of voters even bothered to vote. The campaigns of Nader, Buchannan, Bush, and Gore carried the appeal of alcohol free beer, and the substance level of the Betty Ford Center. Is it no wonder that the Some of the answers on Why not? include: campaigns based on five-second sound bites spoon fed to anyone who cares to listen has come "It should be kept because it helps students to develop both writing and down to A1 Gore kvetching about critical thinking skills.'' 19,000 voters who could not handle the simple task of punching the right hole on the ballot? "It should be kept, we are university students so let's start acting like it." Supposedly a small contingency of Palm Beach County voters could not handle the simple task of punching the corresponding hole on the ballot for their candidate amidst explicit instruction, diagrams and the ability to use a new ballot of they made a mistake. Still some managed to vote for Buchanan rather than Gore. Gore's campaign is determined to fight for these Floridians to be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act under the grounds that his lawyer's interpretation of the ADA includes blatant acts of stupidity, and maybe the lack of common sense. Our country is the last standing super power. We posses the ability to send a man to the moon, automate the can opener, and give deviants the means to feed their fetishes conveniently by turning on their home PC, but we cannot handle the simple task of voting. Are there any questions of the brains, or the lack there of towards A s a s tudent at C SUSM are y ou s tarting t o f eel t he p ressures o f c ollege? H ow any person who might vote for are y ou d ealing w ith t hese p ressures? either Gore or Buchannan? B y: D avid R uiz/Pride S taff Raising even more red flags for the stupid police would be the person who Could confuse those two candidates. Buchannan and Gore are as similar as Rogaine and Nair. One is left to wonder why our Republican's top leader is elected by a vote of Electoral College as opposed t o a standard popular vote. Judging by voter turnout you probably have no clue that there was just an election or what makes up the Electoral College. As soon as you are done reading my two cents, consider reading The Federalist Paper and I guess. Yeah a little bit. I the Constitution, Maybe if you Yeah, with all our writing. Of course I am. Just do deal with it. I study a lot understood how our government I'm trying not to stress out one thing at a time, and works you might want to be a and don't rest as much as but it is getting to me. take one due date at time. part of the greatest democracy on I'd like to. Flor Hernandez Michelle Sommers earth and help run our governCarlos Rodriguez ment before it runs you. Don't Have Time to Write A Letter to t he Editor But Still Want to Voice Your Opinion? 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Kunc, a family therapist and educational consultant, is a published author and a disability rights advocate with degrees from both York University and the University of Guelph. According to Kunc, every pulture in history has had people that were disabled. Modern soci- ety uses the labels of normal and abnormal for the purposes of social control. Kunc also discussed how the philosopher, Foucault, observed that society begins with diversity. Through discourse, however, conditions of abnormality are decided and what is left over must be normal. The definition of abnormality changes in time and culture, says Kunc There are "set" ideas of normalcy for weight and size, sexuality, and gender, just to give a few examples. Kunc asks how people can always stay in that "normal" range. His answer: We can't. A highly dangerous yet preventable bacterial infection is singling out susceptible college students, especially freshmen living in dorms. Recently nicknamed "The Deadly College Dorm Disease", bacterial meningitis progresses so rapidly that even if one survives it, permanent effects may include blindness, hearing loss, permanent brain damage, learning disabilities, and amputated limbs. The infection often causes swelling of the brain, resulting in the restriction of blood flow and a paralysis similar to that caused by stroke. Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos is a young campus that offers opportunities for creating new clubs and organizations. You can make this campus what you want it to be, which is one of the selling points for many students that choose CSUSM as their destination for education. The level of commitment and planning it takes to actually get a club recognized by the university, however, can be daunting. You'll need five enrolled students with valid social security numbers if you want to start a club on this ; The College How to Start a Club at K C ross C ountry T eams C ompete By: Nathan Filler ields CKSUSM a t NAIA N ationals Pride Staff Writer By: athleen Hash CSUSM cross country athlete Renee MacDonald Photo courtesy of CSUSM Athletics Two CSUSM Runners Earn All-American Status Rumble, who earned AilAmerican status, was followed by Renee MacDonald in 38th place, Heather Garritson in 81st place, Camille Wilborn in 102th place, and Katherine Nibblet in 124th place. Lorena Reyes and Felisha Mariscal also competed in the race dominated by freezing temperatures. As the men's team began the 8k competition, the temperature dropped to an estimated twelve degrees. Marcus Chandler became CSUSM's first two-time Ail-American by placing 22nd t »Article continued on page 2 among the field of 245 runners competing at the nationals. Chandler led the men's team, which finished in 20th place in By: Bryan Clark the country. James Adams, in 106th place, Pride Staff Writer followed him, with Michael Students vening Manzano in 139th place, Brian classes at CalwSho take eMarcos tate San Sullivan in . 149th place, and s orries: Josh Wing in 160th place, Greg hold theirutown wet oftowget to etting o ork Cadogan and Mike Shannon glass on otime, fgrabbing a bite to rounded out the competitors for cat, and staying awake through e the men's squad. In their second normally 3 to 4 hour-long classes. season of competition, the com- et, f re bined teams finished eighth Ywarefewf ohethese students aof a o t possible risks nationally, which placed them attending evening classes. among the nation's elite, again. Most evemng classes begin at 6:00pm and end at 10:00pm. Many students must walk back to their cars in order to return home. These students, however, may be quite vulnerable to assault, robbery, or theft. Sgt. Bill McCullough of the San Marcos CSU Public Safety said, "Safety is one of our primary concerns." McCullough also offered the folCSUSM Men's cross country team in Fresno. Photo courtesy ofAthletics lowing tips for safety around By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer At the beginning of the crosscountry season, a Pride reporter asked Head Coach Steve Scott if his teams could repeat last year's success. Scott responded by saying "yes," if his runners matured quickly, avoided injury, and ran their best races of the season at the nationals. After the Cougars dominated the NAIA Region II Championships at the Del Mar Race Track, Coach Scott had reason to be optimistic. Both the men's and women's squads limped onto the Del Mar track on November 4, with a combination of illnesses and injuries, and won the regional competition. The NAIA Nationals in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on November 18, however, gave Scott's runners a much chillier challenge. The women's team, braving 32-degree temperature and 10-15 miles per hour winds, finished twelfth at the national finals. Cara Rumble led the women's team with a 25 place finish out of 248 runners in the 5k race. Diversity is the key. "No one else can experience someone else's experience exactly the same," says Kunc. He expressed the importance for everyone to remember and practice diversity with one another. By valuing diversity, diversity becomes normal. We can place a high value on diversity through respect, understanding, acceptance, appreciation, equal worth, mutual benefit, and belonging. More information on Norman Kunc and opportunities for advocacyfordisabled persons is available at www.normemma.com. campus/You'll also need a president, a vice-president, a treasurer, commitment, and patience. Written Proposal The first item required of someone trying to establish a club is a written proposal. The club proposal is a short description of the club's intended focus on campus, possible club events, and the people the club hopes to attract. The club proposal is given to ASI for approval. Once the proposal is received and approved, there is die task of compiling data for the club. There are more official forms that provide guidelines for the entrepreneur. Recruit Members The next step in achieving club status is recruitment of members. » Article continued on page 2 Evening Campus Awareness th Campos News Local News A rts* Keeping Your Vehicle Safe • Arm your alarm, lock your doors, and roll up your windows • Place all valuable items in your trunk, not on the seat or floor • When approaching your car, have your key available so you are ready to open the car door • If it appears that your car has been burglarized, immediately call public safety • If you feel you are in danger, Campus Arts Letters to the Bp^ili:;.;::iill!Page3II 1 1Page4 1111 I I III!FII ageS ill! 111!! I III I 11 lllli Sit II I r ji'ff'""tiuvTff campus during the evening: Walking After Dark • Walk with a group of people • Be aware of your surround ings • Walk on the lighted walkways and concrete paths • Call the University Shuttle and an officer will drive you to safety use the Blue Light Stations in the parking lot to call public safety "We have a University Shuttle for students," added McCullough. When you dial extension 4567 the operator will ask a few questions about your location and a shuttle should arrive for you. If you are in immediate danger, Sgt. McCullough suggests calling extension 3111. 3111 is used for emergencies and for individuals seeking medical attention. Following these safety precautions could help keep your car and yourself out of danger. Offering his thoughts for evening students, McCullough commented, "We are a community and we need to watch out for our ourselves. We need to keep safety in mind at all times." Opinion Calendar j ag^.^llljp^SSii^ llllillil mmr mm m i w �2 Tuesday, November 28, 2000 Meningitis Vaccination Available for College Students1 »Article cont. from page Additional attention has been drawn to the vaccine due to the increasing occurrences of meningitis in the United States, especially among 17-22 year-olds. In a recent interview with Family Magazine, Dr. Lon Dubey, an infectious disease consultant with Kaiser Permanente, explained, ' The risk of meningitis remains highest in the first year of life, then begins to fall off, only to 'blip' up again at the 17-to-22year age range." "Meningitis is different because it is one of the few diseases where someone can be completely well and within hours be dead," says Nancy Rosenstein of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Over the last ten years, cases of bacterial meningitis infection have more than doubled among college students. The American College Health Association reports that bacterial meningitis struck about 3,000 Americans last year. Around sixty-five percent of the cases occur to people from ages 15-22. There are 125 cases on college campuses annually, causing around fifteen student deaths per year. Victims of the infection often seek medical help when it is too late to protect them from its phys- ically ravaging effects. * One such college student was Melanie Benn. In December 1996, the eighteen-year-old San Diego resident dealt with the devastating consequences of the insidious bacterial infection. After arriving honje from her dorm at Humboldt College, Benn felt she had the flu, but her concerned mother still took her to the emergency room in time to save her life. Within a week of the onset of symptoms, Benn suffered amputation of all four limbs and the destruction of her kidneys as a result of meningitis. What is Meningitis? The term meningitis suggests an inflammation of the meninges, the protective covering surrounding the complex central function of the brain and spinal cord. If the immune system becomes weak enough to allow infection either from pre-existing viruses in the body or the presence of specific bacterium in the blood, this protective coating is compromised, allowing infection to attack one of the most vital systems in our body. The resulting inflammation may swell the brain and disrupt the complex messaging network of the central nervous system and control of vital organs. Severe headache, muscle ache, and vomiting are direct physical responses to the infection's attack. Bacterial meningitis is far more serious than the more common viral meningitis. Viral meningitis occurs when any random, pre-existing virus in the body overcomes the body's resistance and infects the meninges. Viral meningitis is not contagious and, if proper care and rest is taken, usually clears up in a week or tem would normally be able to two without medical attention. fight off the bacteria before any Bacterial meningitis, on the noticeable symptoms occurred. other hand, is highly contagious The same social behaviors that and caused by a group of sjpe- contribute to the spread of the cific bacterium encountered in bacteria also compromise the the environment. Immediate pro- integrity of the immune system. fessional medical care is nec- Stress, drinking alcohol, smokessary in order to prevent the ing, lack of adequate sleep, poor devastating effects the bacterial eating habits, poor hygieneinfection has on the body. The descriptors many doctors and death rate from bacterial men- dentists would use to characterize ingitis infection averages about the lives of college students liv15 percent, and usually occurs ing on campus-result in a weakwithin a week, but sometimes in ened immune system more susas little as six to 12 hours. ceptible to infection. The U.S. Military, living in Two major factors in acquirconditions similar to co-eds, recing bacterial meningitis are: Coming into contact with the ognize the risks of spreading bacinfection-causing bacteria and terial meningitis and routinely having an immune system unable vaccinate new recruits. According to Candie Benn, Melanie's mothto guard against infection. Being exposed to these micro- er, the military did not inform the scopic invaders is surprisingly public about the availability of easy as they may be spread the vaccine until recent years. One of the most immediate through saliva or airborne respidangers of bacterial meningitis ratory droplets. Though they do not survive long outside the body, infection is not recognizing it in the bacteria are highly conta- time. The symptoms of the infecgious; Social behaviors such as tion mimic those of the common kissing, sharing cigarettes, drink- cold or flu closely enough that ing glasses, and breathing space many individuals dp not seek out pass the bacteria along most com- the crucial professional help until monly. For this reason, college- the heavily damaging effects of aged individuals are at least twice J the infection are well underway. as likely to be infected than the iFever, vomiting, increased sensigeneral population, and college ftivity to light, head and muscle freshmen are six times as likely ache, and a severely painful stiff as other students to fall victim to neck indicate that a doctor's help the bacteria. College students liv- should be sought. Extreme drowsing in confined spaces create an iness, irritability, mental confuenvironment ripe for the spread sion, and a rapidly progressing of disease as dorm rooms and rash may also accompany these residence halls macroscopically symptoms. re-create the laboratory conditions of an incubated Petrie dish What can be done? with students acting as oblivious The Center for Disease research subjects. The presence of the bacteria, Control (CDC) and the American however, is not enough to cause College Health Association infection. A healthy immune sys- (ACHA) recommend that all col- spaces. The shuttle has been available since the 1998 fall semester. A parking officer who gave ridesto students parked in remote lots initiated the shuttle service. Parking Services decided to use this idea as an alternative mode of transportation. It proved to be more convenient than walking and students arrived from the parking lots to campus much faster. The Parking Shuttle can hold up to seven people and is wheelchair accessible!. This semester the shuttle has averaged 110 riders a day and, as of yet, there have been no complaints. For more shuttle information, visit Parking Services located in FCB 107 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. »Article cont. from page 1 You may want to impose a small membership fee, like $5, in order to raise initial funds for the club. When you recruit members for the club, it is important to understand that these campus organizations are limited in their advertising capacities unless they have completed all the requirements set forth by ASI and have been recognized as an official club. (The process o f' official recognition happens once at the beginning of each semester). Students can use word of mouth or hand out fliers to recruit members for a new club. There are also three designated areas, or corkboards, for advertisements that are not linked with the university. Student and Residential Life in Craven Hall 4116 must approve advertisements. At least five people are required to commit to a club before it can be recognized; the five students must be currently enrolled at CSUSM. Three of the five members must be officers: a president, vice president, and treasurer. The president and treasurer will later be required to attend a two-hour training meeting with the club's advisor, a faculty member who will sign off on your club-idea. An advisor The CSUSM Parking Shuttle Is Here for You By: Tiaca Carter Pride Staff Writer Are you tired of walking seven billion miles from your car to campus? Then get with it and take the shuttle. Parking Services has a shuttle that runs Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 3pm for those of us that don't feel like making that grueling trek from our cars to campus. The Parking Shuttle runs every fifteen minutes throughout the campus, rotating fromGraven Circle, Chavez Circle, the VPA Annex and Lot B. It also picks up and drops off students at the Student Health Services' (SHS) Building. Parking Services also encourages students to take advantage of SHS' 160 parking On Campus The Pride lege students, especially those planning to live in dorms or residence halls, get the bacterial meningitis vaccine. The vaccine provides strong protection (three to five years) against the four most common of the five infection-causing bacteria. The vaccine, which usually costs $65, is not covered by most health care plans, but is offered free at many colleges across the country. Cal State San Marcos does not offer the vaccine. A false sense of security could also be dangerous to students who think themselves immune to infection because they do not currently live in a dorm or residence hall. With friends and family members living in dorm situations visiting for holidays, or the chances of coming into contact with the bacteria in other ways, it can help to be aware of the symptoms and the ease with which the bacteria are transmitted. Overcoming the debilitating effects of the infection, Melanie Benn has since become somewhat of a local and national hero after winning a silver medal as a swimmer in the 2000 Paralympics in Sydney. Her positive attitude, strength of spirit, and public exposure has turned more attention lately to the dangerous risks of the bacterial infection. In a recent interview with Glamour Magazine, Melanie Benn gave a very realistic portrayal of the importance of the growing dangers of meningitis: "The numbers [of infections] are low, and I don't want a frenzy about this. I just want people to know that the infection is out there, and that the vaccine is an easy way to prevent it." Steps to Beginning a Club at CSUSM is required and he/she will ulti- help you establish a new account. mately be responsible for what All club financial transactions are the club members do within the handled through the university. context of the club. Training Meetings Create a Club Constitution After completing a new club Along with your list of pro- packet, there is a mandatory trainposed members, you'll need to ing meeting, as mentioned above. turn in a short club description The meeting is designed to help that can be used in university new club officers and advisors publications. The club description understand the role of student is designed to lure people's inter- clubs on campus. Further requireest and will ultimately serve as ments are discussed at length a means of recruitment for the during the meeting. For examclub. This description should be ple, clubs must have a repbased on the club's constitution resentative present at all ICC and serve as a guide for future (Inter-Club Committee) and CFC club leaders and members. It is (Co-sponsorship Funding also a good idea to get help when Committee) meetings. The meetwriting aclub constitution. Some- ings occur every other week: one like Gezai Berhane, Assistant ICC one week and CFC the next Director of Student and Residen- week. The meeting will also protial Life, may serve as a good ref- vide club leaders with advice erence point for someone who is and guidelines on functioning starting a club. effectively on campus. , If you are trying to re-charter It is very important for clubs a club or re-establish a club that to plan ahead. There are likely to is no longer in existence, it will be problems with forms that must be very important to contact Ber- be corrected before the forms hane to see what kind of constitu- are due. Unforeseen obstacles are tion and information was left by likely to come up and you will the previous club leaders. It is also want sufficient time to deal with possible that a re-chartered club them. If you are thinking about could have money left in the club starting a club next semester, you account. You should also check will want to get started now, as with ASI about the account bal- the deadlines for new clubs are ance of past clubs. If there is early in the semester. no former club account, ASI will �Local News The Pride Bush Wrass Favors GOP Candidate ins M ilitary Vote Former B By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer any other citizen. The difference, Shelton insists, is that troops in the military still regard the former officers as though they were on active duty and that should be reason enough to maintain low profiles during the elections., Why did the who's who of retired military veterans favor George Bush over A1 Gore? Neither candidate has the kind of military career that normally attracts the favor of the armed forces' elite. In the war for voter appeal, however, Bush may be benefiting from his lack of exposure to the nation's military leaders. He may be seen as an unknown commodity, whose only by more than $50 billion dollars did not sway the former generals. thiring the third presidential debate Gore said, "I propose $100 billion dollars for this purpose [military spending], the governor proposes $45 billion dollars." According to an October 28 Washington Post article, A1 Gore's foreign policies would be seen as an extension of Bill Clinton's; instead of allocating money for purchasing new hardware, Gore will spend the extra dollars by placing the military in relief missions like Somalia. Rebuilding the military has been Bush's favorite campaign promise during the 2000 elec- While fighting over ballots became a hot issue in Florida, many people believe that the Republicans had already scored major victories in the trenches of Quantico, Virginia and West Point, New York. George Bush may have fired the first round in winning the war for the military vote by flaunting the support of several notable retired generals. Gulf War heroes, Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell, who commanded the force that defeated Sadam Hussein's army in Kuwait, head a list of former generals, who see Bush as America's best chance to rebuild a military they believe has been over committed, misused, and dangerously under funded. The number of former generals who lined up behind Bush raised eyebrows in the Pentagon where senior officers like General Henry Shelton, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have voiced disapproval of retired generals using their military clout to stump for candidates. Shelton publicly questioned the former officers for stepping outside the military's traditional role of not engaging George W. Bush and Al Gore. in political fanfare. According real ties to the military are his tPhotosecourtesy ofNebuxi left the ion. H claims his father to Shelton, the officers' actions running mate, former defense Clinton administration a strong dangerously border the line of secretary Dick Cheney, and his military that has since declined. impartiality that the military must father, f President G ovember 4 story the maintain in supporting civilian Bush. Wormerheney on the eorge AanNDiego Union-Tribuneintated ith C Bush S s government. Many retired offi- ticket, George Jr.'s lack of mili- that Bush told a Grand Rapids, cers, however, have voiced a dif- tary experience is of less conse- Michigan audience, "Help is on ferent opinion. ight o the the w running The Associated Press report- iquence in lBill Cflintonfact that mate, ay." Ironically,whisthe archincumbent had no Dick Cheney, as ed September 23 that Former all. post-cold w Marine Corps generals Anthony military experience at hand, faces tect ofase closures.ar downsizing Gore, on the other and b A Zinni and Charles Krulak are a dilemma when courting the mil- Cheney, the Clinton ccording to among the growing number of itary. While publicly saying that tion went far beyond tadministrafour-star retirees who publicly he served in Vietnam, his mili- cuts. In his second the intended erm, howcommitted to Bush, Zinni, for- tary record consists of admin- ever, Clinton increased military mer commander of all U. S. forc- istrative duties in the National spending by 15 percent, reverses in the Middle East, has voiced trend established y the disagreement with the Clinton Guard, which hprompts some to ing thedministration. Still,bmany speculate that is affluent family Bush a administration's policy in the ith eople m think that region. Krulak, former Marine had something to do wGorethe ppending iaynot enough. military nature of his assignment. is s s Corps Commandant, was popu- also inextricably tied to Clinton, The Washington Post lar on Capitol Hill for his honesty who veterans blame for burdening reported on October 28 that and integrity. Krulak countered the military with police actions Pentagon officials testified before Shelton's claim by saying he was nd relief Gore's C only enjoying his right to cam- raepeated pmissions. tEvenutspend mongressorthat theyaneeded more romises o o oney troops paign for the candidate of his Bush's proposed defense budget Generalf Shelton pnd weapons. leaded with choice in the same manner as Tuesday, November 28,2000 3 Weekly WebSite Congressional leaders for more Jafo_Wac for The Pride support, "We must find the resources necessary to modernThe best web site that I ize the force?' 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Plan to Save Local Toads By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer The U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) recently announced the jcompletion of a recovery plan for the arroyo southwestern toad (Bufo californicus). FWS is the regulatory agency responsible for the conservation of wildlife and their habitats. The FWS's recovery plan purports to protect the toad by conserving and acquiring additional habitat. The plan, which renews the agencies efforts to monitor and study the arroyo toad population, is now available for public comment at local Fish and Wildlife offices. The arroyo southwestern toads were listed as an endangered species in December of 1994. Because of their recent listing, few major steps have been taken to preserve and protect the arroyo toads. The objective of the FWS's new recovery plan is to provide a framework for federal, state and local agencies, and private entities, for the long-term recovery of the arroyo toads. If successful, the FWS hopes to reclassify the arroyo toads, changing their status on the endangered species list from endangered to threatened. Environmentalists, however, do not share the same enthusiasm for the recovery plan. Watchdog groups have pointed out that the plan does not obligate the expenditure of public money nor does it mandate any specific action by the FWS or any other agency to protect the toads. Furthermore, activists have accused the FWS of rushing the downgrading effort, claiming that the arroyo toads' numbers do not warrant reclassification. The arroyo southwestern toads were once found throughout central and southern California. Mainly due to human encroachment, the toads can now be found in only 22 drainages (wetland areas), including the Agua Hedionda valley in San Marcos. The arroyo southwestern toads are small (three to five inches), buff-colored creatures. The lifecycles of the toads are directly linked to the health and volume of the coastal rivers and streams where the toads breed. When these toads lay their eggs in streams and rivers, they require shallow pools with minimal current. The toad population has suffered as watersheds in California are dammed and polluted by silt from nearby development. Additional threats to the arroyo toad include predation by exotic fish and other wildlife, road construction, mining, off-road vehicles, and trampling by humans. �4 Tuesday, November 28, 2000 j ^ g & Entertainment The Pride Giving Birth to a Stone Is a Peach By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer Peach is not Tool. Yes, they both have one-word band names, they both have a vocalist who sings softly over heavy riffs, and they are both bassdriven bands, but that is where the comparisons stop. Tool bassist Justin Chancellor was the bassist for Peach before joining Tool on the band's "most recent album, Aenima, and he rejoined Peach to produce their second album, Giving Birth to a Stone. Peach follows Tool's formula of heavy bass lines and crushing guitar riffs, but the result is nothing like that of Tool. Peach's guitarist falls short generating the art that Tool's guitarist Adam Jones has created as a model, and Peach's vocalist does not hold a candle to vocalist Maynard James Keenan of Tool. The vocals in Giving Birth to a Stone seem uninspired and monotonous at best while the lyrics also lack inspiration. The third track, "Catfood," is an example of a lyrical low point on the album. This album succeeds in producing bass-heavy riffs that build up a tension in the listener that is never truly released. Perhaps the best example of this is the song "Velvet." "Velvet" begins with an eerie guitar riff and moaning vocals followed by the strike of powerful chords and a distorted sound. This pattern is repeated throughout the song, creating a tension that you expect to be released by some sort of scream from the singer—but the screams never come and the song ends leaving the listener seemingly unfulfilled. This, however, is not always a bad thing; the tension continues to build with each song on the album, further drawing the listener in (or the listener becomes frustrated and throws the CD away, either one). The music may seem good, beginning with the album's first and only truly good song, "Spasm," but it becomes plainly obvious that Peach ran out of musical ideas before their first album was complete (and this is only their second album). After "Velvet," the songs begin to blend together and one cannot help but beg for the end of the album (or for Keenan to fill in and add life to the monotony). Sadly, though, this does not happen. Ten songs and 45 minutes later the CD changer skips to the next disc and another singer's voice breathes life back into bored ears. In all, the CD lacks the life to ever make Peach a huge success. This second album is not highly recommended to anyone other than Justin Chancellor fans who merely want to hear hinr display his talents with another band, and a slightly different style of music. For now, listeners will primarily be die-hard Tool fans that wish to own everything that has anything remotely to do with the band (in which case, the album may be worth having). Perhaps, however, it is unfair to compare Peach to the musically and lyrically superior Tool, in which casq Giving Birth to a Stone is not all that bad, but it still falls far shy of being a classic. Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow star in the romanticfilm,Bounce. Photo courtesy ofMiramax Pictures Affleck and Paltrow Provide a Realistic Love Affair in Bounce Unbreakable Won't Break Sixth Sense By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer It will not live up to The Sixth Sense, but will any movie this guy makes during the rest of his career be able to? With Unbreakable, M. Night Shamylan has created another dark t hriller—this time dealing with comic books instead of dead people. Bruce Willis plays David Dunn, a security guard at a football stadium who is the sole survivor of a horrific train wreck. To make things more compelling, he survives without a scratch on him. Samuel L. Jackson plays Elijah Price, who believes he has the answer as to why Dunn survived. Dunn goes to Price and Price tells him his theory on why he was the sole survivor. Price has a genetic bone disorder which makes his bones very fragile. As a child, Price was tormented by .kids that called him the glass man because he was so fragile. His theory is that Jackson is very fragile and "breakable" and there must be someone on the opposite side of the spectrum who's bones are stronger and "Unbreakable". In this case, Dunn is that man. After all, he did survive the train wreck. Later Dunn is lifting weights in his basement. Much this contact allows Dunn to see what horrible atrocity that person has committed. Dunn never sees people doing good things* only bad. Of course all heroes have a weakness, right? Dunn's weakness is water. As a child, he to Dunn's surprise, Dunn is able to lift up to about 350 pouq^s. Could Jackson's theory be true? Is Dunn a "superhero" with special powers? Dunn finds that his special power is being able to see the dark side of human nature. At the stadium, Dunn is able to simply stand in the middle of an aisle and, as people walk past him and occasionally bump into him, nearly drowned in a swimming pool and caught pneumonia and almost died. Even though his bones may not Jbreak, Dunn can still be killed, in this case by drowning. The ending is very chilling and satisfying, but it won't require you to see the film twice to make sure you got it. Unbreakable is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 120 minutes. By: Melanie Addington Perhaps a truly lovable charPride Editor acter, even with his bratty attitude, is Buddy's assistant, played In Bounce, Gwyneth Paltrow by Johnny Galecki (David from and Ben Affleck light up the Roseanne). His character's high screen with an incandescent love demands and brilliant comebacks affair. The stars, however, sur- add volumes to what could have vive by not being too dazzling been dull moments on screen. in this realistic tale of true love Another character in the film found by chance; is Abby's oldest son Scott (Alex Don Roos, the writer/director D. Linz from Home Alone 3). of the film, wanted to create a When Scott angrily crashes the different love story. "You can't plane in his video game on his hide behind anything," says Roos, father's computer, the audience "you have to expose your heart is introduced to a much more and let the audience experience complex love affair that reflects a the feelings." Roos, wanting to truer portion of life than previous explore the idea of "chance con- Hollywood films. Buddy helpnections," has also led audiences lessly watches the children suffer through a wide range of emo- from the loss of their father, and tions in his previous films, Single Buddy builds upon his own guilty White Female, Boys on The Side, complex. Predictably, Abby finds &nd Opposite of Sex. out that Buddy was the one who Abby (Paltrow) has been gave her husband the ticket, and "bouncing" ever since her hus- she angrily throws him out of her band's plane crash one year ago. home. Unlike most romance tales, She explains to her romantic hope- this one is not happily sQlved ful, Buddy (Affleck), that "bounc- fifteen minutes after the breakup, ing" is "like crashing, but worse, but the ending remains satisfybecause you get to do it over and ing. over again." Buddy understands Currently, Ben Affleck is this better than anyone because he working on a new show for HBO. is "bouncing" due to his guilt for Greenlight will star an aspiring giving Abby's husband the plane filmmaker who receives one milticket that ended his life. Unbe- lion dollars and an opportunity knownst to Abby, Buddy's guilt is to direct his/her own feature. their ticket to fate because it leads All aspiring directors are welhim to find her and make amends. come to submit their screenplays Buddy also falls madly in love for this reality-based show at with the kind-hearted widow. w ww.projectgreenlight.com. A spirit of true love flows Gwyneth Paltrow Will soon star between the two actors through in the upcoming film, The overly dramatic one-liners, allow- Anniversary Party. ing the audience to connect with the two likable characters. �On Campus Arts & Entertainment TbePride Doing It Out in Public Perspectives on Public Space By: Jennifer Miller Pride Staff Writer CSUSM's Arts and Lectures Series, "Under the Grid: Perspectives on Public Space" continued on Monday, November 20, with Mary Jane Jacobs' presentation titled "Doing Out In Public." Her presentation explored art outside the context of a museum setting. Jacobs showed slides of her previous exhibits and programs to an audience of more than 50 students. Jacobs' slide show included a program based in Charleston, South Carolina, where art was found in peculiar historical areas. In one exhibit, titled, "Culture in Action," Jacobs, along with other artists, engaged citizens with their local history by turning their ordinary plantation houses into impressive works of art. One plantation had a lawn littered with Civil War cannonballs. The can- nonballs also spilled out to the bedrooms in the plantation. Cannonballs were also placed in the bedrooms of the manor house to symbolize how the war not only invaded the land, but also invaded the private homes and lives of many families. Since 1990, Jacobs has organized groundbreaking exhibitions that test the boundaries of public space and the relationship of audiences to contemporary art. Jacobs, who is a curator and author, also teaches at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Mary Jane Jacobs lectures and contributes to museum catalogues and books. She travels extensively to visit areas in need of artistic renovation. Along with projects within the Chicago area, Jacobs is currently working with artists in San Jose, California. Her extensive training and experience is widely respected from all facets of the art world. Jacobs received a B.F.A. from the University of Florida, Gainesville, and a M.A. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She received professional fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. Jacobs also received a visiting research fellowship under the Getty Residency Program at Bard College. Kristine Diekman, from CSUSM's visual and performing arts program, coordinates the "Under the Grid" series. "I chose 'Under the Grid' as a title for the series because I felt that it expressed the idea that there are things like play spaces in cyberspace, murals and graffiti under the freeway overpasses, community gardens and grass roots movements which can occasionally break through the grid of laws and structures," says Diekman. By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer About 30 CSUSM students exited ACD 201 enlightened and transformed after nearly an hour of uplifting piano virtuosity^ on Friday, November 17. As they skipped and frolicked toward the parking lots, beaming radiant smiles, they began humming assorted motifs from the complex and beautiful compositions they had just enjoyed in silent and suspenseful audition. This gift of music was given by world renown Norwegian pianist, Tori Stoedle, who performed a rich repertoire made up entirely of Norwegian composers, with the exception of Johann Sebastian Bach's 1 and 2 movements from "Partita No. 2", played in commemoration of the 250 year of the composer's death. As her body swayed above the dark, earth-bound instrument like a moisture-laden cloud, her swift, dexterous fingertips fell rapidly upon the keys with the tinkling sound of wintry raindrops in Norway. Stoedle played a 19 century work by Edvard Grieg ("Homesickness"), and 20 century pieces by Kentil Vea ("Stallogargo"); Folke Stroemholm ("Three Sami Joiks"), David Monrad Johansen ("Scenes From Nordland": "The Portrait of a Woman", "The Little Stone God", "Reindeer", "Towards The Mountain of My Forefathers"), ang Arne Nordheim ("Listen"). Stoedle also prefaced the composers' works with interesting information concerning their lives, their impact on Norwegian music and the inspirational sources and meaning of their compositions. Two fascinating aspects of the program were Stroemholm's "Three Sami Joiks", and Nordheim's "Listen". The first piece was inspired by the composer's anthropological study of some of Norway's indigenous population, the Samis. The work is fashioned after a musical aspect of traditional Sami culture, called a Joik, a unique song identifying each individual Sami that would be sung or played to announce his/her identity while traveling between villages. Arne Nordheim's "Listen", his only w ork composed for solo piano, was written to express the f rustration and loneliness of a h ousehold piano whose e xpressive keys are n eglected and is utilizedas mere f urniture. The piece, c omposed using mostly the highest and lowest notes on the keyboard, is highly ere- j ative and ! e m o t i on a 1 j with a personal character well e xpressed J and under-1 stood by Stoe-j die. Ending her performance amid long periods of clapping, Stoedle smilingly acknowledged the clear appreciation of Cal State San Marcos' small audience. Tori Stoedle is long-time friend of CSUSM music professor Ivar Antonsen, who dedicated his first published work to Stoedle and her husband, Hakon Stoedle, a famous clarinet player who was performing in Brazil the same day. Stoedle teaches at a conservatory in Tromse, Norway and is vice-president of the Norway chapter of the European Association of Piano Teachers. World Renown Norwegian Pianist Performs at CSUSM st nd th th th — itesda y' - Novemte28 200(is S laves i n a Structured R eality? Marianne Goyette for The Pride "palaces" or visual chat rooms that have guests from around the As the campus slept through globe. another day of quiet classes, there In their lecture, Desktop was something incredible occur- Theater Now, Brennis and Jennik ring. It was the exploration of spoke about the use of software to freedom, the possibility of creat- create avatars (a personal characing alter egos (avatars) and down- ter that represents you). Brennis town street plays. It was not and Jenik discussed the uses of a topic simply about games or digital space for such experichat rooms," but about the use of ments as acting in plays and recpublic space by any individual reating dreams with visual tools. who has access to a computer. On Such tools can enable one to Wednesday, November 1, an audi- paint and cut and paste art. ence of 40 gathered in ACD However, as one listened to 211 to hear Adriene Jenik and both Jenik and Brennis speak Lisa Brennis' interactive pre- about their personal experiences sentation, Desktop Theater Now. in the Palace, it became quite Desktop Theater is part of the clear that this new reality had lecture series, Under the Grid: become more than a gamex>r past Perspectives on Public Space. time. It was an area where a perKristine Diekman, a visual son could dip into the community and performing art professor at and interact with strangers to Cal State San Marcos, coordi- learn more about an individual's nated the presentation. "I decided identity and the world. In the to organize this lecture series, Palace, a person is free of his/ 'Under the Grid,' at CSUSM her physical body, as well as, because I thought it might address family history and life experiencissues which are critical to a es. Jenik and Brennis explained great many people. Public space, how a person is given the opporhow it is defined and utilized, tunity to develop new ideas about is important to all academic dis- lifestyle in this domain. ciplines and is obviously of great "I chose 'Under the Grid' as concern to the general public as a title for the series because I well," says Diekman. felt that it expressed that under She continues, "Although I the hegemonic network of laws, am an artist, this series goes structures and social stricture, beyond simply addressing art in there are things going on which public spaces. It includes how can occasionally break through communities are formed and this oppressive grid. Things like effected by public space practice play spaces in cyberspace, murals and policy." and graffiti under the freeway The audience heard from overpasses, community gardens media arts educator Adriene Jenik and grassroots movements," said and digital media producer Lisa Diekman. Brennis who belong to a growIf you are interested in learning collective of intellectuals that ing more about Under the Grid: want to redefine public space Perspectives on Public Space you in the virtual/ hypertext envi- can contact Kristine Diekman ronment of such spheres as the at kdiekman@csusm.edu. For Palace. The Palace is free down- information about becoming a loadable software that is available part of this new experimentation for both PC and Mac computers. with public space, you can visit The Palace itself is a series of www.desktoptheater.org. iH 1 lill S B Tori Stoedle performedfor CSUSM students Friday, November 17. Photo by Nathan Fields �Letters to the Editors 6 Tuesday, November 28, 2000 A Student's study Abroad Dear Fditors Editors, Voting Fraud: A1 Gore's Fault The Pride T intematinnal students I studied nternational with, traveled with and lived with I have been a student here at in the dorms. Because I was CSUSM for over two years and I immersed in the German culjust recently returned from a year ture, I learned not only about abroad with CSU International Germany, but also more about Programs. I would like to share the U.S. and myself. with you about my experience Before arriving in Germany in Germany and how it was pos- I had taken German language sible. classes up through the 201 level. I made the Proficiency in the big decision to language was not a go abroad in requirement for the the fall of 1998. rogram; was " H o p e f u l l y pomething I iitntended I applied to the s CSUIP in will T'lZ February 1999, this letter was accepted German exclusively in April, and s t i r u p s o m e at the University in moved to Hiebingen. I attendT uebingen, questions ed classes in German Language, Culture of Germany at the /» y-»or t German Speaking end of July. frOTH CiSU With extensive ~ _ Countries, German help from the s t u d e n t s and Literature and Office of „ German Film, to Global Affairs JdCUlty. name a few/Because and encourI was there with aging advice CSUIP, all of my from the credits transferred CSUSM directly to CSUSM as German proresident credit.' fessor, Astrid Roiike, the applica- Looking back on my whole tion process was simple. I used study abroad experience, I feel it my campus financial aid along was the best thing I've ever done. with money I had saved and help It was great academic experience from my parents to fund my year. as well as a priceless life experiSeveral different scholarships are ence. For that reason, I recomalso available to students study- mend and advise every student ing abroad. to take advantage of the opportuLiving in Europe differed nity to go abroad! greatly from living in southern Feel free to call the Office California. Being so close to of Global Affairs here on cammany different countries gave pus located af Craven Hall 5211, me the opportunity to travel and (760) 750-4090, experience a variety of different goabroad@csusm.edu. cultures. My favorite trip was the one I took to Turkey, Greece Sincerely, and Italy. I made lasting friendErin Miller ships with Germans and other ^^ Can you, the media, refute any of the statements below regarding voter fraud from the Gore camp? Source: The Hal Turner Show. In the three days since the U.S. General Election, ammunition sales throughout the United States have jumped an astonishing 900%, Fraud being committed by the A1 Gore camp : Tens of thousands of U.S. Military personnel around the world were unable to cast ballots for the first time in U.S. history because their military absentee ballots "got lost in the mail." In past elections, the military voted 9:1 in favor of Republicans. Thousands of non-US Citizens who cannot legally vote were sent letters by President Bill Clinton just days before the election informing them they had registered, and even providing them with Voter Identification Cards to sign and use when voting! These mailings were sent to states with large Latino populations such as California, possibly allowing enough non-citizens to vote and sway the election. In New York City, voting machines were tampered with, disabling the Republican voting levers. When voters came out of the malfunctioning voting booths and sought a paper ballot, it let polling workers know the voter was going to vote Republican because those were the only levers that weren't working. A television news crew caught Democrat vote counters in Brooklyn, New York throwing thousands of paper ballots into garbage dumpsters, resulting in thousands of Republican votes disappearing. Also in New York, registered Republican voters were told in caused tens of thousands of vothundreds of polling places they ers in the affluent Republican were no longer registered to vote. area of the Florida panhandle to Those persons were offered a leave polling places without votpaper "provisional ballot" but ing because they thought Gore when those ballots were filled had already won. out, poll workers refused to place In Palm Beach County, Florida Democrats have been the ballots in a locked box; In the Albuquerque, New complaining wildly about alleged Mexico area, computerized vot- fraud because 19,000 ballots were ing machines were reprogrammed allegedly discarded because votso that votes were not counted ers punched ballots for two presiwhenever anyone cast ballots for dential candidates. Punching the all candidates from the same ballot for two presidential canpolitical party! Upwards of didates automatically voids the 68,000 votes may have been ballot. But it is now surfacing that reprogrammed out of existence. many or most of the 19,000 disIn Michigan, Gore campaign carded ballots were, in fact, lawworkers were paying drunks and fully and properly replaced when homeless hobos with cigarettes voters who made the mistake if those people would register to came out of the voting booth, vote and cast a ballot for Gore. requested and received replaceIn Missouri, polling places in ment ballots, then cast a proper heavily Democrat areas remained vote! Leftist Gore supporters open up and the media are ignoring this to four hours after the legal fact, spurring outrage by time, allowing those Democrats conservatives that the truth is to cast ballots. being suppressed and causing In New Jersey, hundreds of vot- minorities in that county to take ers in urban Democrat areas to the to the streets demanding like Hudson a re-vote. Such a re-vote is not and Essex County were jammed only illegal under Florida law, it into the hallways at the County is also illegal under federal law Boards of Elections, casting' (3 U.S.C. 1). absentee or provisional ballots Putting this into perspective, hours after the polls legally even if the 19,000 votes were all closed. discarded and not counted, those The media was a willing par- votes would only represent four ticipant. Just minutes after voting percent (4%) of the total votes places on the East Coast closed, cast in that county, meaning major news networks began "call- ninety-six percent of the other ing' the race. But when the net- voters in the County did it corworks "called" Florida as being rectly. As a result of all this elecwon by A1 Gore, they did so tion fraud, Gore is trying to steal despite the fact that a portion of the US Presidential election. that state is in the Central time zone and those polling places Sincerely, were still open. This premature Sharon Feldman "call" of Florida by the media By: David Ludwig for The Pride The payment deadline for registration for classes for the Spring 2001 semester at California State University San Marcos has been changed with no advance notification. For most students it is a significant surprise in the registration process. The payment deadline for the Spring 2001 semester is December 19 . For the Spring 2000 semester it was January 21 , and for Spring 1999 it was January 23 . College students are a notoriously tight-budgeted group. Moving the payment of $853.00 to one month sooner than the approximately 6000 students at CSUSM case. It also says, however, that, "You will not be sent a billing statement." This is a change from previous semesters. Not only is the payment due a month sooner, there will be no notification. The Grinch is smiling, I am sure. Furthermore, the new deadline of December 19 is the last day of the fall semester. Payment is now required at a time when most students are concerned with final exams, not scraping together nearly nine hundred bucks. In the October 24 , 2000 issue, of The Pride, Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard stated, "The University is moving toward a student-centered philosophy." I believe that moving towards a student-centered philosophy at CSUSM is very important, and I appreciate Dean Poullard's admission that CSUSM has not been student friendly. Admission of a problem, however, is not enough. It is necessary tofixthe problem. Schools exist, not for the purpose of collecting fees and providing jobs for administrators, but rather for serving and educating students. This fact seems to be lost on the administration at CSUSM. I do not understand how moving the payment deadline without advance notification from late January, when it has traditionally been, to immediately before Christmas, could be u Erin Miller Geerinch ADlive aMovedWeforeaWtinterSUSM nd Bell C Break F Payment eadline th st rd had any reason to expect will definitely strain budgets, perhaps even making school unaffordable. The traditional payment deadline in late January comes after students have had the opportunity to work during the .winter break and save money. The new deadline comes right before Christmas. This is a change only the Grinch could appreciate. Additionally, it says on the registration portion of the CSUSM web page, "Your class reservations will be cancelled if payment is not received by the deadline date." This is no surprise, as payment is required to attend CSUSM, and has always be;en the th HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO th considered part of a student-centered philosophy. It appears to be a continuation of the standard anti-student philosophy, which is demonstrated at CSUSM in actions such as removing reference to equality between teachers and students from the mission statement, and pushing student parking further away from school by converting the closest spaces into staff/faculty parking. In the interest of serving and educating students at CSUSM, it is necessary for this Grinch of an administration at CSUSM to actually act in the interest of the students and adopt policies that are student-centered. THEEDITORSTOPRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via-electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, ratherthan the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication, Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reservetheright not to publishletters. Pleasecontact The Prideif you are interested in writing news articles. �Opinion The Pride Tuesday, November 28,2000 7 Cathleen HashLeader Saddened by the Lack of Improvement in the ICC lub By: K hour training meeting, as well Excited about having an position created, Club Services ltogether. T tory includes as attending ICC meetings every opportunity to finally get The Technician, which was filled by aost messageshat spaperwork, as l and other Friday in hopes ofbeingxec- Literary Society off the ground Brad Schmidt. His sole job is to well as my being refused a meetNot much has been said about ognized). ICC was simply ineffi- a ll of the help c b ing w y club ICC this semester and I wonder cient. Everyone involved seemed pgain, I got aogether, mandatory cracieslubs deal wIith thend eauro- would ith mmagnifyaadvisor that aperwork t organized of ASI, CC a CFC. only nd onfuse if students even know what ICC to recognize that there was* a times and dates for meetings, and Mr. Schmidt assured everyone at the issue of how the cchanges is. It surprises me that such a big serious problem and that changes renewed hopes for a poetry read- the training meeting that things in ICC have created more proborganization can skate around our needed to be made. ing we had been planning since would become clearer as the lems. small campus undetected when Under the supervision of last semester. When I got to the semester progressed. The new ICC's only real function is to Gezai Berhane, Assistant Director training meeting I was shocked. forms would get to us with the and An entire semester hnas passed stimulate student life. As the pres- of Student and Residential Life, Not much had changed, other than right phone numbers and con- clubthere havenbeen no ew idnterc I on't ident of The Literary Society, I the members of ASI tried to the name. Most of the forms and tacts for planning events, etc., knoweventsho mampus.or clubs who as oney f have been asking myself what the restructure the way clubs received information given to club leaders but no one knew when or how. or what clubs have gotten money. problem is. At the same time, I funding for their events. There a the m ere out-of-date. ere ll under i h given up n g am wondering why it is so hard was to be a new ICC this semes- Atlthougheeting wCo-sponsorship tWe whe paurpose otfhehempression IICCaveeetings. Theyohaveoing to the hat t t meeting m urned to get anything done for my club. ter that would streamline things. Funding Committee, presented was to go over those new proce- into biweekly leadership ctonferThe answer seems obvious, but I people are as a ew a dures. Really, it seemed one Now don't want to believe it because doingIwknow these while work- clubsncouldvenue through which knew how anything wasno oing ences.iteraryISam being told that hat they can receive funds from g The L ociety will become the people involved in ASI and ing inside an even bigger bureau- the university, had been intro- to work. ineligible for funding by CFC if ICC seem so motivated and will- cracy, ut the righteous duced, i unclear w was we don't attend CC meetings. I here ot of ing to help. Yet, I feel that ICC change bn ICC is mostnot-so obvi- even ont twas CFC until ho eeks ing Tmongwas a lleaderscomplain- hardly feels like Ia threat since wte i the he w a club after the is an inefficient bureaucracy that ous change of name. ICC now later, almost half way through meeting. The changes were cos- haven't seen any support from doesn't improve student life, but stands for Inter-Club Committee. the semester. It was clear, how- metic and uncertain, the process either of them. I am sad and somehow impedes it. It seems fitting to point out that ever, that the CFC was designed f planning events and equesting disappointed. Until last semester ICC stood a council is a legislative body. to fund events planned by mul- ounds seemed to have grotten more There are 54 names on the f for Inter-Club Council. Clubs The Inter-Club Council decided tiple clubs and there would only complicated, and there was yet roster of clubs. It seems that just went to the Inter-Club Council what club events to fund and how be funding for two of these co- another cronym, another rga- looking around ur campus rowhen they needed help funding much. A committee is designed sponsored events each semester. nization ao go through. Notoonly vides proof thatosomething psn't t i events. In order to approve fund- for discussion that supports a The new focus on unity is did ICC and ASI come before our working with these organizaing packets or do business of any cause. great in its idealism. I don't know, precious events, but now CFC tions. If the 54 clubs that got kind, ICC had to meet quorum, I came into this semester feel- however, how the CFC makes was out there as well. Club lead- through the recognition process which meant at least half of the ing really good about the rumored planning events any easier for now ave t ble to function, s recognized clubs on campus had changes in ICC. Club leaders club leaders and members. The ters wouldICC mheetingooattend a were awouldn't be able we,waalkstuwo-hour ne week dents, to to to show up for the meeting. But were told that every club on cam- CFC seems to create less paper- and then CFC meetings the next. class without seeing advertising ICC didn't meet quorum once pus would have to re-charter this work for ASI and Facilities, which But no one seemed to know if for club events or actual events last semester. semester, meaning they would seems more efficient for them. ICC still had any money or if it in progress. Instead, clubs seem In fact, many would-be clubs, have to fill out the same paper- But the new design creates less was beingfilteredinto CFC. to be dropping off the map, like The Literary Society and work and attend another two hour paper work because there are It is now the end of the semes- like The Pride Alliance and The The Odyssey Club, along with training meeting—but it was for fewer events and fewer opportu- ter. I have gone over the infor- Odyssey Club. I can only hope * others, were unable to be rec- a good cause, which was to learn nities for clubs to receive fund- mation packets and binder ASI that The Literary Society will ognized the entire semester in the new system. Everyone seemed ing. The funding for clubs plan- provided for us. I have spoken not be another casualty of this spite of having completed all relieved by die re-chartering, as ning solo events seemed to be out with other club leaders. I have growing bureaucracy. the necessary protocol (finding if it meant a fresh start, assuring of the question—or in question, met with Brad Schmidt privately. officers and members, filling us there had really been changes at least. I have tried, without success, to out paperwork, attending a two made. There was also a new paid plan events, which is another story one another, America continues is not possible to try to impress What Did Our pretty easy choice to make for to wonder how valid the idea of upon other nations an idea or way Presidential Election the candidates, and the voter. democracy truly is. As a voter, it becomes a simof life that does not succeed in One of the major issues of the nation that supports it. The Prove? ple choice of, "Who do I hate the recount in Florida is the idea current presidential election will By: Bryan Clark less?" If you are a Democrat, that the ballots used a hole-punch make it difficult for America to Pride Staff Writer Bush isn't a horrible choice, he's system to place votes—a system continue to move forces into the just not as good as A1 Gore would that many voters contend is too Middle East, since no nation will T election some- seem. As a Republican, Gore confusing. This system is not listen to one that cannot straight- thing he orrible. provedelection seems tolerable; he's just less tolh This new: as many as one percent of en out its own affairs first. erable as Bush would be. O he provecHiow much it pays to run basis of candidates having nonptarBy: Jared E. Young all voters complain about it every The battle between George an effective campaign. Pride Staff Writer election. This year, however, was W. Bush and A1 Gore has done L ticular issue that sets them apart, back, I ask the first time that one percent of the unthinkable ; it has gone above what ooking ajor dividingmiyself the presidential race becomes the m ssue President John F. Kennedy the vote could sway the entire and beyond President Clinton's character was between the two candidates. jnothing more tihan a that aren't committed American troops to election. cigar collection in making a There was no dividing issue. udgment. The ssues Vietnam in 1961. What ensued is discussed become forgotten and Another issue in the recount mockery of our nation. After a arguably the greatest travesty in debate is the idea that one count time in which much of the nation Gore and Bush claimed to value the partisan pandering begins. he s things. ducation, United States political and mili- has worked in every election prior stood in uproar against a presi- tSocialameecurity, and EMedicare In the meantime, Bush and S tary history. History may be to this one, so there is no reason dent that would make our leader- were the 3 rings in this circus Gore dodged all tlie hard-hitting rewritten. that this election should be done ship look bad because of his pro- of Gore f news shows. After all, no one As the nation concludes its differently. If this is the case, miscuity, the election process is all ptretense.rograms.offered to Bix wants to hear the candidates hese ow? y third week without a new presi- as many Americans are arguing, making our nation and our politi- throwing p ore moneyHat all the answer tough questions. Bush m dent, the question is often asked, then it might be true that our cal system look bad. A nation programs. Bush offered to fix and Gore show up on Letterman, "Will we ever have a new presi- entire democracy is fraudulent. that stresses the importance of ll the Leno, Oprah, and Barbara Walters ow? dent?" Lawsuits are being filed If the recount yields widely dif- the popular voice is now proving tahrowingprograms. Hmoney)Bayt and dance through a soft interand votes continue to be recount- ferent results than the original that machines can silence that the peopletax breaks t(he surplus view into a commercial-laden and using ed by hand, all while the nation count, then there is a high possi- voice in a heartbeat. variety how. These lections to fix the programs. Decisions proved hsow content ourecountry looks on in doubt, wondering bility that every election prior to It took fourteen years to dis- l hese don't what its status will be come this one has also been miscount- cover that America's involvement bike tfor either orfock the political is. As a culture, we truly could January. ed, which would mean that the in Vietnam was a mistake. Three poat Nothing the candidates' not care less who our president is g As Governor George W. people's voice has been silenced weeks into the 2001 presidential toarties. no specificuaranteed is. The next time you see "Late befixed, roblems Bush and Vice-President A1 Gore for decades. election, the nation is beginning are addressed, and the Apmerican Night with Jay Leno',' and he asks continue to fight over the laws The same democracy that we to wonder if the power it was c argue ith some poor sap who our president and regulations of re-counting tried to install in Vietnam is now promised under democracy was people man't reallychildren, wold is, don't feel so sorry for them if giving oney to and continue to sling mud at failing in the United States. It also a mistake. people, or sick people. It's a they can't figure it out. Pride Staff Writer Tearing Down Democracy The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Graduate Intern Faculty Advisor All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views Melanie Addington of The Pride* or of California State University San Marcos. 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The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: <760) 7 5^111 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://wwwxsusm.edu/pride �Calendar 8 lUesday, November 28,2000 Tuesday, November 28 Public Speaking Skills Alpha Kappa Delta and Sociology Club Meeting Location: 4 pm-6pm Timer Power S urge C afe G uest S peakers: MASP c lass of 2 001 r esearch p ro p osal f orum. H ear a ll a bout t his y ear's Sociology g raduate r esearch p rojects! Location: C ommons 2 06 Time: 2 pm-3pm Arts and Lectures L earn h ow t o improve y our Series: Pianist Larry p ublic s peaking s kills. Karush Location: A cademic Hall Revising Your Writing 102 Location: Academic Hall Time: 7 pm 4 20 Time: 5 pm-6pm K arush p resents a solo L earn h ow t o s uccessfully p iano p erformance of h is revise y our p apers. o riginal c ompositions a nd i mprovisations t hat h ave he Club Frangais Movie r oots i n j azz, t he m usic Night of N orth I ndia, 2 0 c enLocation: UH 100 tury w estern m usic a nd Time: 5 :30pm A frican-based p ercussion. T he Los Angeles T imes r ecently c alled h is vision "one of t he m ost f ascinating i n c urrent jazz." th Wednesday, N ovember 29 Stress Management Thursday, November Sudy Abroad Information Meeting Location: C ommons 2 06 Time: l lam-12pm The Pride Library Book Sale December L ocation: L ibrary C ourtyard Time: 9 am-3pm 11-January 1 Careers for Communication Majors R egistration R eminder: SMART r egistration for Winter S ession. Reading 12 Thursday, December Tuesday, 7 December Open Microphone Poetry Internet Job Search Location: C raven Hall 4 201 Time: 11 a m-12pm L earn a bout t he c areer o pportunities for c ommunications m ajors. Location: University Hall 2 73 Meditation Time: 3 pm-4pm Location: C ommons 2 06 Time: 1 2pm-12:30pm L earn h ow t o f ind j ob p ositions o nline. T his m editation g roup m eets weekly o n T uesdays Sankofa! Location: C alifornia C enter i n C ommons 2 06. G roups r un o n a "drop-in" b asis. for t he A rts, E scondido Friday, D ecember 15 C enter T heater Time: 7 pm Career Skills Location: C raven H all Dr. Komla A moaku 4 201 r eturns f rom G hana t o Time: l pm-3pm p erform w ith h is Afro-jazz b and, S ankofa, a nd t o E veryone i s i nvited. l ead a p erformance of t he L earn h ow t o w rite a We e ncourage people t o CSU S an M arcos A frican r esume, j ob s earch, a nd interview. r ead o riginal w orks, b ut E nsemble. welcome a nyone w ho w ant t o r ead f rom t heir collec- T his e vent i s s ponsored tion of f avorites. i n p art b y t he CCA, E scondido a nd i s f ree a nd o pen t o t he p ublic. Meditation Group Location: PPHS B uilding T ime: 1 2pm-12:30pm 18 T his g roup m eets weekly o n F ridays i n Dr. F ritz Kreisler's office. G roups r un o n a "drop-in" b asis. Internet Job Search 8 L ocation: A cademic H all 206 Time: l pm-2pm R egistration R eminder: SMART r eservations e nd L earn h ow t o f ind j obs for c ontinuing s tudents. o nline. Time: 12pm Location: C ommons 2 06 T he L iterary Society will b e h osting a n o pen m icrophone p oetry r eading for s tudents a nd f aculty Friday, December 1 Location: C ommons 2 06 Time: 1 0:30am-l 1 :30am Valuable t ips for s urviving 3 0 finals week. Japanese Culture Day Location: P alm C ourt College to Career: Time: 1 0am-2pm Putting Your Degree to Work L ocation: A cademic Hall I(ncludes t ea c eremony demonstration b y Prof. 2 09 Somi Armer, Omote S enke Time: 3 :30pm-4:30pm School Tea C eremony M aster; I kebana/flower L earn h ow t o p ut y our a rrangement ( demonstrad egree t o w ork a fter g radu- tion b y Mrs. Ise H uffman, ation. O hara I kebana School A ssociate S econd T erm Stretch & Relax Stress Master). be Management Workshop h and-on T here will a lsoorie xperience of Location: S tudent H ealth gami, J apanese t oys, a nd 6 S ervices (SHS) C onference g ames. Room S uite 100 Time: 3 :30pm-4:30pm C osponsored b y J apanese Final Exam Preparation Location: C ommons 2 06 lub a nime C P lease w ear c omfortable Clease nd Au s a nd lub. Time: l pm-2pm P j oin e njoy c lothing. J apanese C ulture Day! L earn h ow t o p erform a t y our p eak d uring f inals w eek. Wednesday, D ecember Friday, December Meditation Location: PPHS B uilding Time: 1 2:00pm-12:30pm T his m editation g roup m eets weekly o n F ridays i n Dr. F ritz Kreisler's office. G roups r un o n a "drop-in" b asis. Help Wanted Congratulations to the winners ofthe ASI Holiday Decorating Basket. All ofthe baskets were donated to local charities. Thanks to everyone who helped contribute to this fun event and worthy cause. 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From 10:30 am to 4:30pm in Founders Plaza, stu- Chris Orman andfellow student discuss religion with Jed Smock. dents interested in the drama of I the speeches encircled Brother 8 Jed Smock and fellow preacher Cindy. Often times, however, students were riled by these preachers' confrontational expression of their uncompromising beliefs. "We're not your typical Christians," said Jed Smock. Jed Smock and Cindy Smock are self-proclaimed Confrontational Evangelists from the Nondenominational College Community Church of Newark, Ohio. The Smocks would often times resort to name calling, judgment casting, and the attacking of someone's character, in order to get their audience listening and responding to what they wanted to lecture about. A1 Ruiz, a Christian staff member, said, "I think that he's misrepresenting everything that he speaks about. He's misrepresenting Christianity, misrepresenting God, and he's misrepresenting himself as a preacher." »Article continues on page 2 • Athlete Moons Preacher Many Students Outraged by Preaching By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor Sister Pat quotes from the Bible to a crowd in the Free Speech area. Photos by Enrique Refugio CSUSM CAPI Program Helps Area High Schools Tuition Deadline Alert By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer P rogram P roving to B e a S uccess By: Jayne Braman Pride Graduate Intern In its first full year of implementation, CSUSM's High School CAPI Program is proving to be a success. The California Academic Preparation Initiative is a partnership between CSU San Marcos and area high schools, the pur-* pose of which is to strengthen the mathematics and English preparation of college-bound high school students and reduce the amount of remediation needed for incoming university students. On Friday, November 3, CSUSM's campus was visited by 107 area high school teachers who participated in a conference on Academic Preparation For College - Focus on English and Mathematics. CSUSM's CAPI directors, Drs. Linda Holt and Dawn Formo, along with administrators from CSUSM and the San Diego County of Education, sponsored this conference. This one-day conference was not only attended by participating area high school teachers, »Article continues on page 4 l ^ M^^T^W^^IW^ " illtllflll % , Student workers get readyfor Christmas in the Cougar Corner. The Angel Tree is located next to the Cougar Corner in the Dome. Photo by Steve Compian T he C SUSM A ngel T ree By: Victor Mireles Pride Staff Writer Amid the hustle and bustle of everyday Dome activities sits a solitary Christmas tree. The tree seems normal for this time of year, but on closer inspection, a person can find the true purpose of this Christmas tree, or as aptly named, the Angel Tree. CSUSM's Circle K International is holding its 9th Annual Angel Tree Toy Drive. Through the Toy Drive, the Circle K Club will donate gifts to local, needy children this holiday season. "On the tree we have paper i i l ssue f f f g i 11 II 1111 l llilllllllll angels and they have the wishes of the child," explained Anna Fleming, Co-Vice President of Circle K. Once a person buys a gift for the child, the unwrapped gift may be dropped off in the box in front of the Angel Tree in the Dome, or delivered to Human Resources on Rancheros Drive. "Last year we helped about 120 children and we had excess gifts," said Fleming. This year the club plans to help out 200 children. Circle K is accepting wrapping paper, bows, boxes, and money. If you would like more information, contact Anna Fleming at (760) 744-6751. llltll I - The tuition payment deadline for the Spring 2001 semester has been changed from January 23, 2001, to December 19, 2000. This has caused an uproar of student complaints about the deadline falling so close to Christmas. "I think it's stupid," says CSUSM student Brianne Donnellan, "I think they should have given more advanced notice. It's way too close to Christmas." "Prompt payment is being enforced because we have had problems in the past with students registering for classes and not paying their fees," says Marietta Kimball of Student Financial Services. She explained that students that do not pay by the December 19 deadline will be dropped from the system and any classes they have registered for will be open for other students. "I urge students to apply for financial aid," says Rosemary Henk of Financial Services. "If financial aid is already in place, it will defer for financial aid disbursement," explained Kimball. If a student has financial aid and it covers the entire tuition, he/she does not have to worry about the deadline. If, however, financial aid does not fully cover the tuition, the student will be required to pay the remaining fee by the December 19 deadline. If a student still wishes to apply for financial aid, he/she can do so, but the student must still pay the tuition fees for the spring semester. If the application is approved and the student receives financial aid, the tuition payment may be refunded to the student No billing statements are sent out to students. "That would be too much work," says Henk. Registration begins around the end of October and continues through December. Henk says the school would have to send out billings statements every day to all the students. In addition, the students that registered that particular day and the ones that register in December would run out of time before the payments arrived in the mail. "It's become more of the student's responsibility," says Henk. She says it is unfortunate that the payment falls so close to Christmas but this change is permanent and the tuition deadline will fall this close to Christmas every year from now on. Students can also expect that the tuition payment deadline for Fall 2001 will come at the end of Spring semester 2001. | j | | | | | j | | j j | ; ;••• Campus mm^m IlllJliliillllllllij • In After Jed Smock and his family preached for several hours on Monday, November 27, students observing them grew restless. Among the angry outcries and the loud laughter, one student decided to prove his point by mooning the female preacher. A cross-country athlete and freshman at CSUSM, Josh Wing, pulled down his pants and laughingly joked, "Let there be light." Coach Steve Scott was unaware of the incident, but said, "Once I find out who did that, they will be severely reprimanded." » Article continues on page 2 Page! P Arts & H Entertainment : - 111 I liSllil I m V' Clalendar llj * Opinion Page 1 - ^ nSIj&U'! . \Mmm I i® Page 8 ralHI^mll �jS The Pride V) Preacheri R*rail CUM SS • �The Pride 2 Tuesday, December 5, 20 Jed Smock and Family »Article cant. from page 1 As founders and preachers of their church, Jed and Cindy go from college to college lecturing on their version of the Christian bible. This is their second visit to CSUSM. Their five daughters (Charlotte, Evangeline, Justine, Martha, and Presley) accompanied them, as well as friend and preacher, Sister Pat. According to the preachers, universities are a breeding ground for sinful lifestyles. The Smocks also say that universities are responsible for the mis-education of students on such "antichristian" ideas as evolution and natural selection and lead their students away from the Bible. After Cindy Smock gave a sermon on how fraternities and sororities were the "breeding ground for premarital fornication and the deflowering of young women," she spoke to a Pride reporter. "We are preaching against the party lifestyle and, therefore, it is not a big surprise that they [students] are not really open to changing their points of view," said Sister Cindy. Preacher Jed and his wife, Cindy, tried to convey the idea of abstaining from what they called "a party lifestyle" and the substitution ofthat lifestyle with the following of Jesus. They expressed the concept of avoiding all drugs (from marijuana and alcohol to cigarettes), abstaining from premarital sex, and not listening to music or watching TV and movies with violent or suggestive, "unchristian" implications. The Smocks also preached that women should follow their husbands, take care of the children, and be submissive to their husbands. "In a marital relationship it is the Amman's duty to follow the man, wherever he shall lead her," said Jed Smock. The women in the crowd contested the preachers' opinions. CSUSM student Katie Steimle asked, "They're humorous. Do they think that anyone could take them seriously? They take the Bible way out of context!" "Their [students'] reaction is fairly typical. Students havea't changed since I began my lectures, they remain narrow minded and un-open to the truth, any idea will be tolerated except Christianity," said Jed Smock. "They [Smocks] are too judgmental. He [Jed Smock] says there is only , one way and that is his way. If his way is the right way, I'm not getting involved in that," said one student. "He's real brave to come and speak to all these students about what he thinks and feels," commented student Allen Kruse. Sister Pat continues to preach as a student pulls down his pants. (Picture censored at editors* discretion). Photo by Enrique Refugio Cross Country Athlete Mooning »Article cont. from page 1 When asked if an individual athlete's outside behavior reflects upon the team, Steve Scott noted that individuals are judged on an individual basis only, meaning that the student's behavior had no reflection upon the cross-country team as a whole. Chief Schultheis of the University Police commented on the incident, "It is a far stretch to call it indecent exposure." "It is in the realm of behavior that is disorderly conduct," he added, "when we [University Police] identify the student, we will direct him or her to the student affairs' judicial process." Dean of Student Affairs Jonathan Poullard said that the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs handles the formal, judicial process on campus. Poullard explained that a formal letter is sent to the student informing him or her of what he or she is believed to have violated. The student then meets with the Assistant Dean in a formal conference. After that, two things can occur: the conference will lead into a hearing that will decide how to handle the student's violation, or the student and Assistant Dean will negotiate a contract to deal with the repercussiqhs of the situation. Wing was one of many students who listened to the sermon in the free speech area located between Academic Hall and the Science Building. Fellow athletes, Brian Eaton and Tony Lederman, described the Smock situation as "funny." Lederman said the preacher was "making a fool of h erself' and that "she shouldn't abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Everyone has the right to freely express himself or herself and especially on college campuses where a free speech area is set aside for the use of a "marketplace of i deas" Students like Bartges believe the preacher's use of the free speech area is "totally out of line." Chief Schultheis says there "is a thin line between provoking and threatening [language]. It is unfortunate the student was upset." Yet, it is the constitutional right of the preacher and everyone to use the free speech area. "There are some parameters [within the right to speak freely]," said Schultheis, "You can't provoke violence. You can yell fire in the middle of the parking lot, but if you yell, ' fire' in a full, dark theater, you are no longer within your constitutional right." This is the second visit to CSUSM by Jed Smock and his fellow preachers. Smock believes he will return in the spring but he will not be bringing his family. For further information on your right to free speech, visit the First Amendment Cyber Tribune at: http://w3.trib.com/FACT/ or the American Civil Liberties Union at www.aclu.org. impose her views on us." When pointed out that the preachers were in the free speech area and that anyone is welcome to "impose" their views there, the three freshmen grew excited and one asked, "So anyone can say what they want here?" Student Elaina Bartges was one of many observers in the free speech area on Monday. Bartges said she had been called numerous names from the preacher, including "slut," which upset her. Regarding the preachers' use of the free speech area, Chief Schultheis said, "They are trying to get attention using terms that will get a response, but it is a tough issue because you are dealing with constitutional rights." The constitutional right of free speech states: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibit- An angry student pulls out her Bible to make Sister Pat read scripture. ing the free exercise thereof; or Photo by Enrique Refugio Students Get Involved in Japanese Culture Day By: Brian Fisher Pride Staff Writer Jed Smock and daughters pose for the camera while Cindy preaches to students. Smock photos by Enrique Refugio Preacher Cindy Smock helps her husband, Jed Smock, preach at colleges across the nation. Students gathered on Palm Court to see ancient Japanese traditions for Japanese Culture Day on Thursday, November 30. The traditions included a live tea ceremony and ikebana (a flower arrangement ceremony), The tea, known as "usucha," was prepared by the Teishu, Taemi, and served to six student participants. Taemi's serious face broke into a smile as the tea ceremony, usually performed indoors, was complicated by rising winds that blew the tea ladle around the table. "The tea was really tangy," commented Shane, a student participating in the tea ceremony One student said, "The ceremony was so proper and detailed with movement." After the ceremony, students were able to eat many different Japanese foods including rice balls, kasutera (similar to sponge cake), kompeito (small sugar can- dies), and okaki (round rice crackers). The Ohara School Ikebana Demonstration showed the different styles of floral arrangements; students were then able to create their own versions of ikebana. Ms. Ise Hufffman, Second Term Master for the school, demonstrated different ways to arrange flowers inside shallow water bowls, known as "suiban." She placed a metallic bed of pins, called "kenzan," inside the suiban to secure the flowers and used lilies, protea, loquat, carnations, and baby's breath in her arrangement. In addition to the tea ceremony and ikebana demonstrations, many other cultural elements were presented: hung from bamboo poles were banners of Japanese toys, food, architecture, anime, and religion. "I am overwhelmed, there is a lot to look at here," remarked one student at the event. The Japanese Club and Anime Club cosponsored Japanese Culture Day. �On Campus The Pride Tuesday, December 5,2000 3 'Tis the Season to Be Stressing By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer Stress is an unavoidable part of life that comes from work, * relationships, school, driving, and everything else that people do on a day-to-day basis. Stress is good to some degree. It drives us to succeed and increases productive ity, however, there is a fine line where stress ceases to be productive and becomes dangerous. The negative affects of stress are manifested differently in everyone. Whether it is sickness, anger, depression, or suicide, signs of stress eventually begin to show in everybody. According to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), 75-90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are stress-related. 43 percent of all adults suffer adverse health affects due to stress. These health problems often include heart disease, cancer, respiratory problems, and cirrhosis* Causes of Stress Pressure is one cause of stress. There is the pressure at work, the pressure to be on time while driving, the pressure to make the people around us happy, and the pressure to perform well at school. Final exams at Cal State San Marcos end on December 18, just one week before Christmas and in the middle of the holiday - season. Most students have loved ones for whom they feel obligated to buy gifts, thus having to work full-time and go to school. With the added pressures of finals, December becomes a very dangerous t ime. when it comes to stress management. During the "stress season," it is important for families and friends to remember that students have enough pressure. Families can help by being nurturing and supportive. Handling Stress Stress can be curtailed if it is detected early. Just like any other infectious disease, stress can be halted, slowed, or lessened by searching for and recognizing the early warning signs. The University of Oklahoma Police Department states that early warning signs of stress include, but are not limited to, fatigue, nervous tics, excessive sweating, nightmares, muscular pain, sexual difficulties, change in appetite, and insomnia. While these are not the only indicators of stress, they are good signs that a student or adult has an excessive amount of stress. If stress is not caught early, it can lead to greater consequences, such as aggressive behavior and suicide. If the warning signs are Academic Bulletin recognized, there a re a number of ways to reduce the amount of stress in life. Exercise is a good stress reliever and many schools and workplaces offer weight rooms, where stress can be worked off. Meditation can be a great help, and just talking with someone about problems can often make life and its problems much easier. For more information on ways to release stress, contact the human resources department where you work, or visit CSUSM's Counseling and Psychological Services web site at www.csusm.edu/caps. The holiday season can add stress to anyone, let alone a student. Balancing time and prioritizing tasks can reduce the amount of stress by more than half: as each project is completed, another weight is lifted off the shoulders. No school or job is worth the amount of stress that it can cause, or the affects that stress can eventually lead to. This is why most jobs and schools offer ways for their students and/or employees ways to release stress and enjoy life. For more information on stress and how to cope with stress, check the University of Oklahoma's website at www.ou.edu/oupd/stress.htm. or the website for the American Institute of Stress at www.stress.org. Help out this Holiday Season! Circle K's 9th Annual Toy Drive We are collecting new, unwrapped gifts for local needy children between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15. We encourage you to pick up an angel ornament, which lists the age, gender, and wish of the child. Angel ornaments can be picked up from the Christmas tree at the dome/cafeteria at CSUSM. Gifts can be dropped off at the labeled boxes at the dome and Human Resources department on Rancheros Dr. CKI is also accepting wrapping paper, bows, or any monetary donation to make this event as successful, if not more, than the previous years. Please make checks payable to; Circle K of CSUSM and send to CSUSM Circle K International 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA 92069 Circle K thanks you for your commitment to our community! * Si™ r m HSfgif i^KBaiii mm p ester Begin . I mm f .HiwIraHfr -. ^ B W H r i W h e r e y o u r future begins! Nine north county locations: San Marcos * Camp Pendleton * Fallbrook t Pauma Valley Borrego Springs * Escondido * Ramona • Poway * ML Carmel Lots of English, math, and general education courses transfer to state universities. Small d m sizes. Faculty dedicated to student success. Pick up a spring 2001 class schedule at north county public libraries Class listings and enrollment information are available on our website at http://www,paiomar.edu/ Students observe the tea ceremony during Japanese Culture Day on Palm Court. Photo by Brian Fisher �The Pride On Campus *Tuesday, December 5, 2000 tion of the center. Burcher i s the Student Coordinator of the Writing Center. Besides being one of fourteen GEW 101 instructors, Burcher coordinates student appointments, schedules tutors, fend handles the payroll for twenty-five tutors. All tutors must take LTWR 525 as a prerequisite to becoming paid employees at the Writing Center. Tutors are the backbone of the center, which serves about 275 students every week. According to Burcher, "We would like to have more tutors, but there is a shortage o f, students who have completed LTWR 525." The shortage of tutors affects students from classes other than GEW who cannot make appointments because GEW students fill m A tutor works with a student in the writing center. Photo by Steve Cornpian ost of the appointment slots. Burcher estimates twenty tle room off the library on the tutors have become GEW instrucBy: Steve Compian Los Felicitos Campus," reported tors since she has worked at the Pridy Staff Writer Dr^ Keehn. The Los Felicitos center. GEW instructor Barbara People are writing history in Campus was nicknamed "Cal Shiffler recalled how she enjoyed the CSUSM Writing Center. The State Jerome's" because of its her first experience as a tutor program, designed by CSUSM location near Jerome's Furniture five semesters ago. "From the Professor Ken Mendoza, includes Store. Professor Keehn took charge a generation of "home grown" professors, who can trace their of the Writing Center and the Education-Writing educational lineage back to the General Program (GEW) during the fall program. The Director of the Writing semester of 1999. She also teachCenter is Dr. Robin Keehn. Dr. es several courses at CSUSM, Keehn says she was among eight including LTWR 525, which prestudents that Dr. Mendoza select- pares students to become writing ed as the Writing Center's first instructors. Dr. Keehn relies on tutors back in 1991. "The Writing graduate student Donna Burcher Center was located in a tiny lit- to handle the day-to-day opera- Writing Center B enefits from Its Own L egacy first time I began tutoring here, I knew that I was in heaven," said Shiffler. The one-on-one attention that students receive is an important component of the program's success. Erica Cacas, who was a GEW student in 1998, says Shiffler affected her profoundly as a writer. Cacas, who now tutors in the Writing Center said, "When she was my tutor, she taught me that writing for GEW 101 was not a restrictor of creative analysis. I learned that you can still be creative in everything you write." Cacas says she would be interested in becoming a GEW instructor, "So I can show students that therfe is room in every academic discipline for creative expression." Similar to Professors Keehn and Aaron Nielsenshultz, Cacas could represent the next generation that makes the trek from tutor to faculty, writing another chapter of the writing program's history. CAPI Miscellaneous Services History of CAPI Implementation of the program began in spring 2000 with The Pride is seeking office help for t he spring. Please apply a t t he Career & Assessment [Pride Office: Commons 201 (760) 750-6111] By: J ennifer Miller Pride S taff Writer December 1, 2000, marked the 13th annual World AIDS Day, the only international day of coordinated action against AIDS. The CSUSM Library participated by shrouding the library gallery with a black cloth to support "A Day Without Art." The original Day Without Art began in New York, in 1989, with a group of artists and performers calling themselves "Visual AIDS." In hopes of capturing attention to the increasing loss of friends and family in the art community, Visual AIDS removed art pieces, cancelled performances, stopped music, and closed galleries. Hundreds of people worldwide participated in a Day Without Art Dr. Robin Keehn (sitting) and LTWR Since 1989 to encourage awareness 525 students. Photo by Steve Compian and education to the disease that infects 16,000 people everyday, globally (UNAIDS estimate). World AIDS Day began in 1988 as a day to bring messages of compassion, hope, solidarity, and understanding about AIDS to every community in every country. The purpose of this day is to open channels of communication between countries in order to strengthen the exchange of information and experience. university faculty working along ly, the introduction of the online tants usually respond to students within a 24 to 48 hour turnside high school faculty to devel- writing laboratory (OWL). With many of the partner around period. Their responses op joint CAPI teafns on each high school campus. Full imple- high schools participating in the include internal comments in the mentation was established during Digital High School grant pro- text as well as a letter at the end this current semester as CSUSM gram, the students have access encouraging student revisions by »Article cont. from page 1 consultants tutored hundreds of through the web to the OWL highlighting areas where students high school students in writing program. Internet access is a vital can elaborate or develop ideas component of this service. Formo that may enhance the end prodadministrators, and counselors, and math. believes that the success of the uct. but was also attended by instrucCAPI is a state-funded grant OWL program depends on the tors from community colleges How Do High Schools ability of high school students program in which CSUSM will and other universities. One of Benefit from CAPI? to take ownership of their texts. receive $1.5 million out of $9 the long-range goals of the CAPI team is to hold ongoing forums According to Formo, "each "Students need to critically ana- million budgeted for this prowith high school faculty in North high school has different requests lyze their own writing in order gram across the state. The curSan Diego, South Riverside, and for services f rom CAPI adminis- to ask questions of the tutors rent grant award is in effect until South Orange counties. trators and implementation has that centers feedback on making the 2002 school term. During his "The objective of this semes- led to requests for further ser- the students better writers," said visit to the San Marcos campus, ter's conference," according to Dr. vices." Services provided by Formo. Implementation of OWL Chancellor Reed met with Formo Dawn Formo, "was to improve CAPI include direct classroom services requires training high and two faculty members from articulation between the high instruction by CSUSM consul- school students on how to ask participating high schools for a school curriculum and freshman- tants, the establishment of mini specific questions about their presentation of their work. Formo level university coursework in writing centers located in the intentions regarding their writ- said that Chancellor Reed was so the areas of mathematics and high school, and, most important- ing assignments. Writing consul- impressed with San Marcos' proEnglish." Formo, a CSUSM Literature and Writing Professor and Associate Director of CAPI, also reported that current statistics show that over 30 percent of students entering the CSUSM from area high schools did not pass the standard English Placement Test (EPT), and 40 percent of students did not pass Egg Donors Needed the entry-level math test (ELM) RECREATION ASSISTANT to help m ake a n infertile couples Part-time^ 15-25 h ours for the fall of 1999. d reams come t rue. Compensation is Formo said that CAPI has $7.00 - $ 8.00 hr. $3,500.00. Ages 20 to 30. launched the English/math pro- open/close rec. c tr./events, c ust. svc. Please contact S usan a t gram with five area high schools: f ax r esume to (760) 6 35-8634 San Marcos, Vista, Rancho Buena or apply a t 2 280 Calle Barcelona 1 -800-463-5656. Vista, Rancho Bernardo and Carlsbad, CA Temecula Valley, and the mathonly program with Carlsbad High A ttention Work Study S tudents! School. Help Wanted World A IDS D ay & A D ay Without Art Offered MEL-TYPE & U study! Melissa 760.741.4105 ixoye@home.com gram that he labeled CSUSM the "flagship" of the CAPI project. The Chancellor has also stated that he is requesting another $9 million from the state legislature so that we may continue our work with our district partners to help students achieve academic success. The CAPI team is seeking students with a strong interest in writing to work as writing consultants and online tutors. This opportunity will provide valuable experience, especially to those students who are interested in the field of education. Contact Dr. Dawn Formo at dformo@csusm.edu for information regarding paid and internship positions for the spring 2001 semester. 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For his last song of his 50-minute set, Poltz invited San Diego Padres' Tim Flannery to sing "Silver Jewel performed in San Diego on November 15. Photo by West Kennedy Lining" on stage with him: this was a great way to end a great set. After the opening act, Jewel walked on stage to the cheers of the crowd. Her first song of the night was a new one titled, "Does Anyone Believe in Love?" Jewel, like Poltz, told stories in between her songs. Her topics ranged from her teeth to Brittney Spears, and she always made the crowd laugh. The highlight of the night occurred when she invited Poltz back onstage to sing a few songs with her. Their duet of "You Were Meant for Me" was amazing; the contrast 6f two different, yet, melodic voices was a treat to hear. Jewel's set was a mix of old and new songs like "Does Anyone Believe in Love," "Foolish Games," "Who Will Save Your Soul?," to old Java Joe's days songs like "Racecar Driver." Her encore song was "Angels Standing By." Jewel's voice is truly amazing, and she hit the high notes with perfect clarity. Her voice sent me on a tranquil journey. Jewel's 90-minute set was a very amazing experience that I will always remem-, ber. As the lights went on again, and everyone was leaving, I Couldn't help but feel that I had seen one of the greatest shows of my life. If you haven't seen Jewel or Steve Poltz perform live, I would suggest you do so. It will be one of the best shows you will see. Book Review: The Self Aware Universe In The Self Aware Universe, author Amit Goswani, Ph.D., attempts t o make a case for*an idealist worldview based on.modern discoveries in physics. Goswani is a professor of physics at the Institute of Theoretical Sciences at the University of Oregon. He has previously written two physics texts and numerous scientific papers. Goswani's background in hard science and academia is one of the factors that allow him to put forth a book on metaphysics that is far more convincing and perceptive than typical new-age faire. Modern physics tells us that sub-atomic particles such as electrons and photons are, in fact, not particles, but waveforms of potential positions and velocities. According to Goswani, it is the mind of the observer that produces matter and not the other way around. Goswani goes on to posit a single universal mind that finds a focal point in each individual. Lest a potential reader be scared away by mention of technical jargon from physics and philosophy, it should be pointed out that Goswani does a brilliant job of distilling the Arcanum of these fields down into everyday language. Goswani also makes good use of descriptive analogies to clarify his ideas for readers. Gowani's work is more than a conglomeration of mysticism and pseudo-science. 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Five common themes emerged from these sketches: Although often passed by without a second glance, the mural in the hallway by the library does occupy a significant place in the history of CSUSM as the first piece of public art on permanent display. The mural, a five-paneled display whose themes are "Dreams," "Tradition," "Diversity," "Environment" and "Technology," was created in 1994. It was the brainchild of then-professor in the § Department of Education, Dr. Merryl Goldberg, while she was teaching a course called "Learning and Instruction." Goldberg, who is now with the Visual and Performing Arts Department, said i n her b ook, Arts and Learning, "The mural project was designed to engage the students in creating an educational philosophy, then representing and communicating that philosophy." the importance of kids' dreams and wishes linking the past to the present and to the future embracing multicultural diversity the environment and its importance to learning and culture technology's role in teaching and learning As it turned out, these five themes became the themes that were used in the final product. History Early in its development, seriSeptember 1994: The ous debates began to emerge Learning and Instruction class regarding the representation of each theme. Regarding these debates, Goldberg said, "Because the mural .was to become a public art piece, debate as to what was appropriate to portray versus what was not became a serious consideration." One particular debate began when an African-American student wanted to include a Black Power symbol in the mural. Debates similar to this continued, with the primary concern being equal representation for the values of all cultures and some modicum of political correctness. In her book, Goldberg cites one student who said, "The project lost luster for me when our idea was questioned due to concern over 'political correctness'. I just wish we had no limitations on what we could do, but that's not possible with public art." Despite these debates, students were able to collaborate and reach mutual agreements that, while not exactly what each wanted, were, for the most part, sufficient. October-November: The mural project faced its first administrative challenge during this time. Then-university president Bill Stacy attempted to cancel the L a r r y K arush: "Art of the Improviser" By Christopher F. Orman Pride Staff Writer Approximately fifty people attended Larry Karush's solo piano performance held in Academic Hall 102 on November 29. Performing an hour and a half long set, Karush continually revealed his ability to meld other ethnic and folk musical genres into the style of jazz. During the performance, the audience became entranced, as Karush typically opened each song with, a distinctive African sound. As the song progressed, Karush played rolling arpeggios and dissonant harmonics, leading the listener to the far out reaches of jazz. Typically from the freeform dissonance, Karush would return with a snippet of Johann Bach or Fredric Chopin. "To be honest, I am trying to wrestle between my multiple interests in music," Karush told the audience in a question session following the performance. "The dissonance existing between the African and Classical elements becomes a musical expression of my attempt to synthesize two musical forms," Karush iterated. Throughout the evening, Pianist Larry Karush Photo courtesy of CSUSM Karush played compositions embodying his musical and philosophical pursuits. In particular, "Banjo Variations" began sounding rather similar to Earl Scrugg's bluegrass banjo playing. As Karush gained momentum, the song suddenly evolved into jazz phrasings, only to end with a brief quote from Chopin's "Sonata #3." Later in the evening, the energetic "The Salsa Way" continued Karush's attempts to synthesize two different styles of music. Beginning with a quote from John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," Karush violentlyflewinto a multilayered, free-jazz improvisational section yielding a large amount of disharmony. Out of the improvisation arose a simple salsa sec-, fion, which gave rise to another free-jazz section. Karush on "The Salsa Way" continued to allow Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" and the salsa elements for brief moments, before launching into heavier, harmonics-based vamping, On the subject of how classical music has influenced him, Karush said, "Despite how much I was forced into learning classical music at an early age, the music and the composers will remain a focus of my research and always a part of my music." Over the next few years, Karush plans on studying the compositions of Alexander Scriabin. Karush currently has one solo CD released titled The Art of the Improviser; which features some of the compositions he performed at CSUSM, As for future recordings of his work, Karush plans on releasing several CDs independ e n t "when time and money permits." project because, as the class was told, the university did not have a policy on permanent art. "I never in a million years thought there would be politics involved, but when you're dealing with public art, you're dealing with politics," said Goldberg. Stacy's hesitancy may have been sparked by events at San Francisco State University the previous year where a student mural became a source of controversy when it was discovered to contain symbols related to the Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. December: With the assistance of the Dean of the College of Education, the project was allowed to continue. The proposal was that the College of Education would lease the wall space for the mural for three years, after which time a policy on permanent art ^would be in place. If the mural did not meet the requirements of this policy, it would be painted over. With the approval of the leasing plan, the project began. Throughout mid-December, the students, with Sanchez's supervi- sion and advice, begin to paint the mural, first applying a primer coat, then the actual design. The mural began to attract attention from local media, including CNN. A second crisis came in late December when the students' ideas for the "Diversity" panel were found not to translate well into visual representation. At Sanchez's suggestion, the panel was divided into smaller squares, one for each student in the class. Each student then painted a child's selfportrait on his/her square. February: After the winter break, the students held a dedication ceremony on February 2. More than one hundred guests and media people attended. In retrospect, Goldberg said, "Everyone really felt good about [the mural] but not everyone thought it was exactly what they wanted to see." When asked if she would do a project like this again, she said, "Now, five or six years later l ean imagine doing it again, but right after it was done, I don't think so." *.Photos by Cheryl Cline A Look at the CSUSM Vocal Ensemble By: Steve Kerrin Pride Staff Writer Still in its first year, the CSUSM Vocal Ensemble is one example of a startup program on campus that has high hopes for the future. All members agree that while the songs they are performing, mostly folk tunes and children's songs, are different from what they expected; they have, nevertheless, been funvto perform. Christian Wehba commented, "I didn't realize that we would be singing mostly children's music but we're performing for kids so what do you expect?" His sentiments were echoed by Denise Mitchell-Carignan who said, "I expected more classical and some show tunes and that kind of thing." Ensemble Director Merryl Goldberg said of her choice of songs, "I realized that we had a wide range of experience in terms of singing, so I thought I 'd choose pieces that were fairly easy but which could be made more difficult by adding rounds and harmonies." Goldberg estimated the range of experience to be evenly split, with about half the students having prior chorale experience and the other half with little or no experience. Goldberg also said, "When I realized there were a bunch of future teachers in the group, I decided to make kids songs a focus." Her selections were appreciated by at least one student, Katelynn Miller, who said, "I'll definitely use some of them in my classroom when I teach." Miller, Wehba, and MitchellCarignan mentioned that they had been trying for several semesters to get the ensemble started. There was interest from the department, but not until Goldberg transferred from the College of Education was anyone able to take the job. Upon her transfer, Goldberg said, "Bill (Bradbury, another Visual and Performing Arts instructor) and I were both aware that students wanted a chorus so we both decided to make it happen. Since he was on sabbatical arid I was interested in making it happen, I became the leader." . The Vocal Ensemble's first and only performance this semester will be on Thursday, December 14 at Felicita School in Escondido. The class will be held next semester on Wednesday afternoon at 4pm. Enrollment is open to both students and. staff. Since the class this semester was a success despite its moderate experience level, Goldberg says that anyone thinking of taking the class should not worry if they have never done it before, "It will sound great, don't worry, and don't be shy." �The Pride Letters to the Editors The P ride Co-Bditor Opinioa Bdite Graduate Intern Family Advisor Meianie Addington Victoria BjSegali Darcy Walker Jayoe Bramaa MadWetae R Marshall " M cpiiiojis and letters to the edited, published in I fte represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The i Pride, or of Caiiforim State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. betters to the editors should include an address, telephone nmnber, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar* and length. Letters Tuesday, December 5,2000 7 should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail acconnt, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of Thi& Pode not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the light to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during v the academic year.: j;. California State University San Marcos 92096-0001 ; Phone: <760) 750-6111 Fax; (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu h ttp://www.csusm.edu/pride Another Club Leader Speaks Out About ICC As a club founder, past secretary, and current president, I am saddened to learn of Ms. Hash's difficulties regarding IGC, ASI, and the Literary Society. I have been actively involved in the club process as well as ICC for the past two years. It is true, last year, ICC was a difficult entity to deal with, however I feel that the improvements made this year have been of great benefit to clubs on campus. This includes the addition of Mr. Brad Schmidt's position as the Club Services Technician as well as the formation of the CSFC. Regarding her comments about the various entities in which clubs must deal, I feel she may be misinformed as to the purposes behind these various entities and processes facing clubs at CSUSM. The first issue is concerning the re-chartering of clubs and club officer training. All clubs are required to re-charter at the beginning of every school year, regardless of their standing the previous year. Training of club leaders is also required of clubs each year. Presidents and treasurers are required to attend and club advisors are encouraged to attend this training. The purpose of this training is to inform club leaders of the various paperwork required in doing club banking, making facility requests, as well as to be informed of the requirements for posting of club events and the processes involved for having particular events both on and off campus as well as club funding. Secondly, regarding the creation of a Club Services Technician, I feel this has been a wonderful asset to the process of functioning as a club on campus. Pride Student Poll Results* www.csusm.edu/ pride ASI Responds Fellow Students, This is your Student Government responding to the letter printed in the opinion section of our school newspaper on November 28, 2000. First, while we would like to applaud Kathleen Hash for her courage and school spirit in taking the time to express her displeasure at a system that, in her words, "is an inefficient bureaucracy", we need to note that most of her information was inaccurate. Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI), is not here to monitor the press or to stifle public opinion, rather, we feel that the students should hear both sides of an issue to allow them to make informed choices. ASI provides the official voice of the students and in doing so we have and will continue to encourage people to speak up on issues that will make their experience here at CSUSM more meaningful. We invite anyone to come to our office in Commons 203 or talk to your ASI college representatives regarding any issues you would like to see action taken on. We are writing this letter today to clarify information that was What would you like to have as a new major on campus? reported inaccurately and to let you, the students, know that ASI is here to support you. Issue 1.The name Inter Club Council was changed to Inter Club Committee to clarify their role and responsibility. ICC has always been a sub committee of Associated Students, Inc., and was designed to provide a place where clubs can come together and work on joint projects, discuss issues on campus, and inform other clubs of events they are planning. Issue 2. While Gezai Berhane, the Assistant Director of Student and Residential Life, is an important part of the ICC, he did not supervise nor direct ASI in the restructuring of ICC and the process that is used to fund events on campus. ASI, along with the ICC Chair Newsha Digius, and the Club Service Technician, Brad Schmidt, worked with information provided from last year's ICC to develop a comprehensive plan to allow clubs to access resources easier and more efficiently. Issue 3. The ASI Vice President of Finance has worked through the summer and into the fall semester to assure that equal representation of the ICC was available on the committee that HAVE AN OPINION? The addition of this position has streamlined the paper trail for clubs in that there is now a "one-stop shop" for clubs to visit with their concerns and to turn in paperwork. Mr. Schmidt is knowledgeable regarding what is required of clubs and has been very helpful in all aspects of the operation of my club. This ranges from helping us set up events such as our CPR class as well as the answering of any question my club has had in regard to policies and procedures. As for the formation of the CSFC, I feel this too is a benefit to clubs. By adding the CSFC, ICC can now focus on other club issues, not bicker for two or more hours about what club gets money, what club doesn't, and how much money should be granted for a particular event. Engineering: 22.73% Film: 27.27% Journalism: 22.73% Other: 27.27% approves funding for club events. This process is new and it did take time, however, the committee has been in place for over a month and ICC as a whole is satisfied with the results. We realize that change is difficult and with change comes a "trial period" to discover if the changes that were made had the impact that was intended or if an adjustment needs to happen. This is our "trial period". We are in the process of making adjustments to accommodate the students' needs as they present themselves. We will continue to support students and in keeping with our campaign slogan "Together we can make a difference'V we will continue to work toward building a better campus life and enhancing the university experience for all students. We in ASI are students just like yourselves, and we strive to make your college experience more enjoyable. Any help that you can provide that may help us better serve you, and the rest of the student body will be very much appreciated. Happy Holidays from your Associated Students Board of Directors SUBMIT A LETTER I feel the guidelines regarding funding are very clear and understandable. In addition, this funding is not just for multi-club events, but available to any club who follows the standards set forth to receive such funds. In the past, the clubs who received funds were able to negotiate the system to their benefit while others were not as successful. In addition, it is not a requirement that clubs attend the CSFC meetings, but they are welcome to attend. Yes, ICC meeting attendance is a requirement for clubs. But what better way to know what other clubs are doing, how we can help to make each other's clubs be more successful, and to learn more about what our responsibilities are as a club on campus? I have enjoyed ICC much more this term than last year and the addition of workshops, which are open to the campus community at large, have been beneficial to me as a club leader. Being a leader of a club on campus is a great privilege and responsibility. It is my opinion, as leaders it is our responsibility to seek out the information we need to be successful, not to wait and have information spoon-fed to us. If we have questions, we must ask them, not wait to be told the answers. I feel that the changes made this semester have put ICC back on track for its intended purpose: to help clubs, succeed on campus and increase campus life. Jennifer Moon President, Future Educators Club Other responses included: Film/TV Production, Religious Studies, Physics, Criminology *A t otal of 39 s tudents r eplied I CC Explained Students must Play Part to Promote Life I am writing in response to the letter written by Kathleen Hash under the title of "Club Leader Saddened by the Lack of Improvement in the ICC" that the Pride featured in its November 28, 2000 issue. To those of you who do not know what the InterClub Committee (ICC) is, let me please explain. The InterClub Committee was created in order to unify the diverse clubs at Cal State University San Marcos. The main purpose of the ICC is to serve as a forum in which clubs come together for the purpose of information sharing, leadership development, campus community development, and to establish a network by which clubs can communicate their concerns and ideas regarding university or club activities. ICC aims to promote student life on campus; however, that is only possible if individual students and clubs are equally committed to that purpose. Much of what was written in the letter by Kathleen Hash was false due to a lack of information. In her list of attempts to work with and understand ICC and ASI, TO THE EDITORS TO Kathleen left out the fact that she has not come to the last four ICC meetings. Therefore, it would be difficult for her to see the progress that ICC has made this semester due to her lack of attendance at meetings. Also, as a Pride Staff Writer, Kathleen would have served the students better had she contacted the appropriate offices (The Associated Students Inc., and the Student and Residential Life) or at the least, spoken to me to learn more about the issues she had raised in her opinion. As Hie current ICC Chair, I know that many changes have been made but they are not merely "cosmetic". Over the past three years I have been involved with ICC, I have seen the changes it has gone through and I know it will continue to change and develop as our university grows. However, those changes will always be made with the intention of helping students not impeding them. Thank you, Newsha Digius ICC Chair PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and onlyfor,grammar and length. Editors reservethe right not topublish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing ^^ �8 Tuesday, December 5,2000 D ecember 4 -December 1 5 iiniiiinmiiiiiM uiini i II ; ; „;„.«„••••,•!••',; M Imagine CSUSM Location: CSUSM Library J ^ ^ n e CSI/SRf is a n exhibit of images of CSU San-Marcos t hat will be o n display to t he Library Gallery t A ^KH D ecember ! i|^||||||nber 16 Bree Tinney i Memorial Online : Begins noon a nd bidding will end • life-c^iiiber: at. hooii«::; /,- Library Book Sale Otpztyaxd Tltoe^ 9 a m ~ 3 p m m ^ t s weeldy m Fridays office. 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Location:Library Goiirtjraand 6pm Thursday, December 7 Friday, December 8 SIE General Meeting Stretch & Relax Stress Management - Location: Academic Hall 41 IB Time: 7pm Location: SHS Conference Room Suite 100 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm i The Pride Guest Lecture* Cyber Choreography: a nd Barham Drive "Conversations with Scientists" Motion ;Wriiten:by:)feye fcnsler a nd Internet Job Search Past auction items have Location: University Hall ihaluded lessons, airt books, food poetry a nd 273 Time: 3pm~4pm babysitting. Wednesday, D ecember 6 Calendar The Vagina Monologues Please wear comfortable clothing. S %. Location: CSUSM Visual a nd Performing Arts Annex a t 441 La Moree Registration Reminder: SMAgT reservations end for continuing s tudents. Monday, D ecember 11 Art and Matihrntwod Lod&tfon; Afcademie * * Hall 104 Tmie; 6pm T hiols p art of a series of artistic exhibiticins a nd performances by CSUSM's VPA students, marking t he end of a semester's worth of WOrk.l . 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 fall 2000 Inter-Club Council mental health religion https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/5da514f3cef628218fd53f4f37d843c1.pdf d7759143fa6d7694d3212cda6c466ff0 PDF Text Text R ECEI DC 1 * 2Q E §0 C SUSM Librar} I n f o r m a t i o n Services http ://www.csusm.edu/pride Students Create "Espacio literario" at CSUSM By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor While many students are busy writing papers and preparing for their final exams, a few students and faculty took time off from their busy schedules on Thursday, December 7, to read their Spanish poetry and prose in the Library Courtyard. The audience of approximately 20 people, both native Spanish speakers and students learning the language, gathered at noon in the shade of the courtyard for the public reading titled, "Espacio literario," or "Literary Space." As acoustical guitar music played in the background, both students and faculty read their own compositions of prose and poetry. The purpose of the event was to open a literary space where students and faculty would be able to share their creative literary works with the public. Professor Carlos von Son read his prose composition, "Tu Ropa." Guadalupe Canseco and Carmel Burrel were two of twelve student participants to read their own prose and poetry. Canseco's "Abuela SoleSad," revealed her memories of her grandmother* and Burrel's "Homenaje a los padres chicanos," praised her Chicano parents. Students also read their favorite Avorks from other writers, like Pablo Neruda and Antonio Machado. Some of the more timid non-native Spanish-speaking students in the audience found the courage to read their own writings during spontaneous moments throughout the relaxed event. Student Patricia Caballero organized the event, along with students from the Latin World USA Club. The idea for the public reading came about when students learned about one professor's poetry "contests" held at the end of each semester. Students expanded on this idea and began planning the reading a few months ago, according to Caballero. • "It creates a space where students can present their literary skills," commented Dr. von Son. "We probably haven't had something like this in five years," added CSUSM Spanish Professor Stella Clark, "I was impressed by their [students'] choices and the high quality work." Student Soledad Acuna said they plan to have another poetry reading in the spring, but hopefully towards the beginning of the semester. "It's an exciting way to give opportunities for people to express themselves. Sometimes they're afraid, but they may start a new generation of literature and open new opportunities for talent," said Acuna. For more information on future Spanish public readings on campus, send e-mail to darshan@home.com. Ihe Pride California State University San Marcos Vol VIII No. 5/ Tuesday, December 12,2000 American W i n n e r s o n 81 T he P rice i s R ight'' Language By : Nathan Fields and C. ulture Pride Staff Writer ^M^MMlllM ' . Holidays Come Early for Two CSUSM Students: Qn Monday, December 4, two CSUSM students won combined cash and prizes totaling nearly $60,000 as contestants on the CBS game show, "The Price is Right." Marty Jimenez and Honey Folk were chosen to compete on the 28-year-old daytime television spectacle that many college-aged students grew up watching. Their televised experiences will be aired on January 19 on KFMB-TV. The two women were selected from about 30 other Cal State San Marcos students who traveled together to the Hollywoodbased live studio production. The Student and Residential Life program on campus sponsored the outing. Honey Folk, a junior Communications major, said her good fortune hasn't affected her much except that she feels "like a celebrity." As the rumor of her winnings has circulated around campus, many people have approached her to confirm the story at the campus coffee cart where she works. While Marty Jimenez never expected to b e called up oti stage by Rod Roddy, the announcer who famously commands contestants to "come oh down!", Honey Folk said she knew she would be chosen before the group ever reached CBS's Television City Studios. "I just knew that, yeah, I'll probably be chosen " recalled Folk. "Still", she says, "when I heard them shout, 'Honey Folk, come on down,' I was stunned!". Folk was among the first four contestants picked, and went onstage in the fourth round after having the closest bid on a pingpong table, which she won. She tested her quick thinking in "Beat the Clock," where she won a mini sail boat, a day bed, and $1,000 cash. "It's f un and high energy," Folk recalls. Among her parting gifts were an autographed photograph of host Barker, a program Institute Offers Study Abroad Programs By: Kevin Frisk Pride Staff Writer Honey Folk won a ping pong table, sailboat, and other gifts on "The Price is Right." Folk smiles while working at the coffee cart on campus. * Photo by Nathan Fields pin and her nametag. Folk also works on campus at the Office of Academic Affairs. Marty Jimenez, a senior Liberal Studies Major, was more cautious with her assumptions of being selected. "I never thought I would be chosen from so many other contestants," she said, "and even when I won the closest bid on the metal detector, arid the lights above my name were flashing, I waited until Bob Barker called me again to go up onstage-I didn't want to look stupid!" Ticjcet holders are admitted to the studios beginning at 7:30 a.m. on a first come first serve basis, and they are briefly interviewed with the show's producer after entering. "We knew they wanted people who were enthusiastic with outgoing personalities" said Folk.Jimenez believes she was chosen based on her energetic description of herself during the interview as "everybody's sister-friend." Jimenez played her way successfully through the various prize challenges all the way to the final "Showcase Showdown/' where she estimated prize package prices against a student from Arizona State University. In t h e Showcase, ^iBfllsiiiF ' % Jimenez estiwarn flHHHn mated a travin U S SUB M P f ^ el package B Li I n K l ^ S : around the gillie world at $18,000. The ASU student bid incorrectly on a 2001 Mustang conver t ib1 e. BPI ^^V " Jimenez's bid j was within H1 MI $100 dollars of the actual package price Marty Jimenez won both showcases recently at and according y. "The Price is Right." Photo by Nathan Fields to game rules, she won both Showcase prizes: the travel and the car. She won vacations to New Orleans, Niagara Falls, Rome and Bali, Indonesia. "I'm still in shock," Jimenez says, "All my friends from Cal State San Marcos were on stage with me at the end of the show, sharing the moment with me, and I remember saying 'This is for my mom and dad because they've given so much to me." She says she's ready to trade in her 1989 Buick Century and get behind the wheel of the new Mustang. Jimenez is a Fellow in The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and is in the Faculty Mentoring Program at Cal State San Marcos. Both women made observations concerning what surprised them about participating in the show from the inside of the television screen. "Bob Barker was wearing a ton of make-up," said Jimenez. Folk commented, "When I kissed Bob Barker and he put his arm around me, I saw that he was wearing a long back-brace beneath his suit." Both Jimenez and Folk noted that the flashing number wheel that contestants spin to enter the "Showcase Showdown" was much heavier than they expected and difficult to spin. Neither student wa$ able to offer advice to individuals wishing to increase their skill at estimating prices of colorfully packaged consumer products. One aspect of the students' winnings they find disappointing is that the prizes are subject to federal taxation. Even though Marty Jimenez did not win any actual cash, she still has to pay 7.75% of $52,000 in taxes to the government. Jimenez said she probably wouldn't be thinking of that while on the beach in Bali. While eating lunch in the Dome or while typing your paper in the computer lab, it is common to hear a variety of languages being spoken. Many students may realize that these fellow students are visiting from a foreign country, but few really know exactly what these international students are doing on campus. The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) offers study abroad programs for students wishing to study in universities in the United States, like CSUSM. Currently CSUSM hosts 125 students from over 30 different countries. Like many other CSUs and UCs that have a study abroad program for foreign students, ALCI is separate from the university both financially and academically. ALCI offers a number of program options for non-matriculated foreign students; these students' main program, however, is the Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) program. IAP students are prepared for entry into U.S. universities and colleges as graduates or undergraduates. This program provides students with a strong background in writing, reading, conversation, and an introduction to American culture, which will be helpful for success in universities and colleges beyond the ALCI program. The average ALCI student is around 21-22 years old, but there are exceptions. One student, Nobu Tsune OrimOj from Japan, is only sixteen years old and currently attending the IAP program. Nobu, who studied English while in Japan, has been here already for seven months. Nobu said, "Reading is difficult, but writing is f un to learn. I hope that with my experience that I learned at ALCI, I can maybe someday attend UCSD as a biology major." Out of every group of foreign students, one or two students per semester remain at CSUSM. Students in the IAP program pay $3,675 per session and they have the option of living with an American family or renting an apartment on their own. »Article continues on page 2 �The Pride 2 Tuesday, December 12, 2000 Religious and Cultural Celebrations In December By: Steve Kerriri Pride Staff Writer that lasts for eight days. It begins on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar. It is a celebration of the victory of the Maccabees over Syrian ruler Antiochus IV in 165 BCE. According to the Talmud, a book of Judaic law and tradition, when the Maccabees reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem, only one day's worth of sacred oil for the temple lamps was left. According to Judaic tradition, this oil burned until more oil that was fit for Temple use could be obtained, which did not happen until eight days later. Jews commemorate this miracle by, among other practices, lighting the menorah, which holds nine candles, one for each day of the miracle and one called the "servant light" from which all others are lit. that Christmas would be celebrated on this day* Winter Solstice (Pagan): The Winter Solstice is celebrated on the shortest day of the year, the day in which the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. In ancient times, people feared that the days would continue to shorten if they did not perform cerHanukkah (Judaism): emonies and have celebrations. Hanukkah is a Jewish festival As a result, many pagan holidays Christmas (Christianity): Christmas, from the Old English words "Cristes maesse," meaning "Mass of Christ," is the celebration of the birth of the Christian savior, Jesus Christ. The exact date of his birth is not known, but it has been celebrated on or about December 25 for over 1,600 years. The season begins on the Kwanzaa (AfricanAmerican): Unlike the previous four holidays, which are religious in nature, Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration. It begins on December 26 and ends on January 1. Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, its purpose is to celebrate the history of African-American culture and to help strengthen familial ties. Karenga chose seven ideals that are representative of the culture to be incorporated as themes. They are: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Each day of Kwanzaa is spent m reflection on one of these ideals. Seven candles are used to Source: http://www3.kumc.edu/ ^ f e t e s t 'is' a requirement for all international transfer students for »Ar$icle cont from page 1 colleges and universities, IAP students have sixteenIAP also df&rs a c la^ l br the week courses that coincide with preparation of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the universities* semesters and attend twenty-five hours a week of class time. Class sizes are small and the individual student receives direct attention. While most ALCI students are enrolled in the IAP program* the language school also offers other pro* grams such as communication, American culture, and a TOEFL intensive package designed to prepare the student exclusively for the difficult test. Communication During this time of year, living in a predominantly Christian society means that the holiday we hear the most about is Christmas. The truth is that there are many religious and cultural celebrations in December. Here is a brief summary of five of them: Ramadan (Islam): Ramadan is the holiest of Muslim holidays. Ramadan is viewed as a time of atonement, similar to Lent (Christianity) and Yom Kippur (Judaism). This holiday occurs in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims celebrate this month by abstaining from food, drink, and sexual intercourse from dawn until dusk each day. They believe that fasting is the third pillar of their religion and teaches many virtues, not the least of which is self-control. The period is concluded on Eid-al-Fitr, or the Festival of Fast-Breaking, in which Muslims spend the day in prayer and celebration. International Students were centered on this time of year. As later religions developed, they often replaced pagan holidays with their own. In the case of Christianity, approximately 1,600 years ago, Pope Julius I declared first day of Advent, a season of preparation for the coming savior, and ends on the feast of the Epiphany, when, according to tradition, Jesus was visited by three wise men from the east who had seen a sign in the sky telling them of the birth of a savior. Christmas has become a secular holiday in many parts of the world. The exchange of gifts is a common tradition for both Christians and secularists. represent the seven ideals, three red, three green, and one black. The red candles symbolize the struggles of African-Americans, the green candles symbolize their vision of the future, and the black candle represents the AfricanAmerican people. As mentioned, these are only five of the many religious and cultural celebrations that occur during or around December. Many other religions have their own celebrations, some of which are rooted in traditions that date back hundreds or even thousands of years. Though the traditions have changed somewhat through time, their original spirit -still practiced in many parts of the world. and American culture courses are designed for students who wish to improve their understanding of American culture and further develop their abilijy to communicate with native speakers* Pride Radio Debut A n A scent to D ouble P eak By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff, Writer Minutes from Cal State San The first taping of Pride Radio was Thursday, November Marcos' campus lies an oasis of 7. Although the format for Pride nature, a trail to the gates of Radio will include a mix of heaven, a hiker's dream. Double Peak is the second music, news, and sports for the spring semester, the first show highest peak (elevation 1644') in was a debate between Kathleen the Cerro de las Posas Mountains Hash and Dean Manship. Hash, of San Marcos. Built by the California president of the Literary Society Club, had recently written an Department of Forestry and paid opinion piece pointing out what for by contributions to the Friends she believed to be errors in the of San Marcos Parks and Trails, Inter-Club Committee and the this hike offers 2.5 miles of windworkings of the student govern- ing mountainous trails and specment. Manship, ASI President, tacular views. discussed the problems faced by The moderate-to-difficult Hash and spoke on behalf of ASI hike begins at Lakeview Park, and ICC. on the corner of Poppy Street "I wrote the letter to the and Foxhall Lane, and ascends newspaper just because I'd tried via a paved road towards the some other avenues to get assis- water tower, high above Discovtance," said Hash during the ery Lake. After passing the steel debate, "I think that the amount behemoth, the trail turns into a of time required with paperwork conglomeration of rock, dirt, and and bureaucratic functions of ICC ruts as it winds more than 1000' and ASI really makes it difficult above the water tower. for clubs to function on camThe trail climbs up the mounpus." tain, hugging the hillside as you Dean Manship rebutted spiral your way up towards the Hash's statement by saying, "We peak. Proper hiking shoes are a really need to find open lines of must as the beginning of the trail communication with the students is rocky, overgrown, steep, and and find ways we can make as usually no wider than five feet. many people happy as possible After 15 minutes of making your with that. It's difficult to do that way through what feels like the sometimes. Like you say, ICC Kenyan outback, you will begin has changed its focus a little bit. to see how the trail is laid out. That was why ICC was originally There are many forks in this footpath, most of which look like the established." The new show will be web road less traveled. Follow the cast at www.csusm.edu/pride. trail markers, whichever way they may turn. Experiencing the beautiful scenery is a must for every hiker. Much of the trail passes through previously scorched areas of the 1996 Harmony Grove fire. Since the blaze, wildflowers, grasses, and coastal sage scrub have returned to beautify the hillside that is a stark contrast to the skeletal remains of the tallest trees that cast their blackened shadow upon the landscape. Rabbits, lizards, and roadrunners all dance in the distance, alerted by the pitter-patter of your feet. As you climb higher and higher up the mountain and, as the wind picks up, so does your olfactory sense as you take in the smells of California Lilac, Black Sage, and Laurel Sumac. 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Even though the f ilm was not very successful, she was happy the voices of the Vietnamese villagers were heard through the film. Released in December of 1993, Heaven and Earth was defeated at the box-office by Spielberg's Schindler's List, which was out at the same time. Both Hayslip's books and the Hayslip has spoken at several film have sparked some contro- universities across the nation and versy in Vietnam. "Vietnam was she plans to write a third book. not very accepting of my book," Her close friend was also the said Hayslip, "They think I work subject of another Oliver Stone for [the] CIA or spmething." film, Born on the Fourth of July. In 1988, Hayslip devoted her Hayslip cited her friend's life as time to help build the East Meets an example to live by, leaving West Foundation, which promotes the students with a personal mesfor peace between the American sage: "Don't expect your governand Vietnamese people. ment to help you out if you ever On a recent visit to Vietnam, have to go to war for your counLe Ly Hayslip met President try. Learn, instead, to fight for Clinton when they both attended yourself." the same perfor- ; mance of g Ssk . Vietnamese dance. B P ' Clinton sat right J |§ • . behind Hayslip. l i n il "He's a very f un I I guy to be with," I< commented Hayslip. When asked of the future of Vietnam, Hayslip said, "It will depend on whQ becomes president in the next two months." She explained that there is peace in Vietnam and that the people are always looking for help from the LeLy Hayslip and a scene from Oliver Stone's film United States. Heaven and Earth (above). Photos by imdb.com •III • •I Ryan and Crowe courtesy of imdb.com ave to governmentProof Of Life happointeddkeal withegotiators. The idnap n By: Brian Fisher Pride Staff Writer Proof of Life, directed by Taylor Hackford, delivers the expected, but still offers little disappointment. A long list of stars carries the film, which includes Russell Crowe (Terry Thome), Meg Ryan (Alice Bowman), David Morse (Peter Bowman), and David Caruso (Dino). The action sparks when Peter Bowman, husband of Alice Bowman, is kidnapped and held for ransom by a South-American revolutionary group. Terry Thorne, a kidnap and ransom negotiator/consultant, is assigned to the Bowman case and ensures Alice that her husband will be brought home alive. Complications arise when Thome's company encounters insurance problems with Peter's business. Thome is withdrawn from the case because of the conflict of interest, leaving Alice to government negotiators, however, . fall short of Thome's promise of a safe return for her husband. Excellent humor and realistic action sequences make the predictability of the film more bearable. Dialogue exchanged by the revolutionaries is crude, comical, and appropriate for the advancement of the story. Action scenes contribute a sense of realism within the humor and construct a climax worthy of multiple applauses.' In a nutshell, this is a good "shoot 'em up" with plenty of twists and humor to keep you strapped to your seat for the duration. Crowe, Ryan, and Mor$e will have you laughing, cringing, and crying (if you're so inclined) throughout Proof of Life. Now one might ask, "Is this one worth the evening price, or should I go with the matinee?" As Terry Thome says, "A figure is a figure, mate." Winter Break Destinations By: Kevin Frisk . Pride Staff Writer Geoffrey Rush and Kate Winslet (far right) star in Quills. Photo courtesy of imdb.com By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer "I've a naughty little tale to tell," are the f irst words of Philip Kaufman's latest f ilm, Quills. Quills is the story of the Marquis de Sade, (played by Geoffrey Rush) the mastermind behind some of the most raunchy and pornographic manuscripts of the late eighteenth century. The Marquis has been confined to a cell in a mental institution though being lock in a cell is far from punishment. He sits at his desk with his quills, paper, and ink, and writes; his manuscripts are smuggled o ut of the asylum by a chambermaid named Madeleine (played by Kate Winslet). Coulmier, a priest (played by Joaquin Phoenix), is in charge of the asylum and considers the Marquis his friend, regardless of his dirty nature. Both the priest and the Marquis are in love with Madeleine (or, in the Marquis' case, in lust). Michael Caine's character, the evil Royer-Collard, goes to the asylum with hopes of censoring the Marquis. The Marquis promises to change his ways, but another dirty manuscript appears. The priest is forced to take away his quills and his paper. The Marquis simply pricks his fingers and writes his next story on his clothing using his own bloods There is no stopping the Marquis. The film is well directed and filled with many phallic symbols and sexual one-liners. Incidentally, Kaufman was the first man to receive the NC-17 rating for his film, Henry and June. This film is definitely not for children. There is some sexual content but it is not shown. Full of greed, lust, sexuality, and some foul language, the film will probably be seen as best picture material by the Academy. I would hope, however, that films of more moral standards and meaning would easily defeat a film such as Quills. Quills, due out December 15, is rated R and has running time of 124 minutes. CSUSM students are very active in off-campus sports like skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, and skiing. With the winter season coming into full swing and winter break just days away, it is important to know where to go to have f un in the snow. It is also good to know where to get a cheap ride this year, especially for students, many with minimal funds. Within a few hours drive are places like Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Mountain High, and Mammoth (a somewhat longer drive, but one of the best mountain resorts in California). Bear Mountain Bear Mountain offers the highest lift terrain in Southern California. At over 8,000 feet, the snowfall is usually a little heavier. As long as conditions are cold and there is dry snow, the capability of 100% of the mountain to be covered with manmade snow is all but guaranteed. There is state of the art technology at Bear Mountain, along with water from Big Bear Lake and local reservoirs, and the mixing of compressed air to make snow at Bear Mountain. The resort also offers a sports shop with equipment, clothes, and accessories, a repair shop and lockers for personal storage. Tickets range in price from $29 for a half-day pass, to $35 for a full day adult lift pass. Holidays are $46 for a full day adult pass. For reser- vations or directions call (909) Ego Trip, Zzyzx Park, and Zzyzx 585-2519. Halfpipe (all are currently open). Westridge offers over a mile of Mountain High jumps and jibs. Ego Trip and Zzyzx offer a variety of terrain Only two hours from San features, as well. Right now snowDiego, the Mountain High Ski fall is almost entirely manmade Resort has runs starting at 6,000 and coverage is only excellent on feet and going up to almost 8,000 some of the open runs. Similar feet. Mountain High has 220 to Bear Mountain, the snow pack acres of ski terrain: 25% of the is anywhere from 12-24 inches. terrain is for beginners, 35% for Call (909) 866-5766 for more intermediate skiers, and 40% for information on Snow Summit. advanced. Mountain High resort For ticket purchase or for current has the snowmaking capabilities snow conditions call 888-SUMof covering 95% of its slopes. MIT-1. Right now most of the slopes are open with 12-24 inches of Mammoth Mountain snow. Only two of those inches, however, are natural snowfall, the Mammoth Mountain, one of rest is manmade. Mountain High California's premiere ski resorts, has a total of 12 lifts (two of the is a much longer drive from l ifts are high-speed quad person San Diego than Bear Mountain chairlifts). Like Bear Mountain, or Mountain High. Located in the base area of Mountain High the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth offers ticket windows, restau- Mountain truly lives up to its rants, sports shops, and ski and name. It is all about big mountain snowboard rentals. Mountain skiing with 28 lifts open, 150 High offers a flexible ticketing trails, and 3,500 acres of ski terschedule that allows for the pur- rain, all with a 3,100 foot vertical chase of slope time in four-hour drop. Mammoth also offers three blocks. Night Skiing is only $25. terrain parks for snowboarding. Mountain High directions and These runs offer many widetickets can be found at the local open bowls and rolling internumber (760) 249-5808 ext. 241. mediate trails, to steep chutes and advanced bump runs. Flights can be booked for those who do Snow Summit not wish to drive at 1-888-GOSnow Summit is another MAMMOTH. Tickets are a little resort that is within a few hours more expensive with $54 for an drive of San Diego. This resort all day adult pass, and $43 for currently offers up to seven chair a half-day pass. Night skiing, lifts in operation and two high- however, is relatively cheap at speed quad lifts. Snow Summit $20. Call I-8OO-MAMMOTH to is especially good for is its won- purchase tickets or to get snow derful snowboarding park. The reports. park includes Westridge Park, �Opinion 4 Tuesday, December 12, 2000 The Pride CchBdBtor Co-E&tor Opinion Editor Graduate Intern Facility Advisor M elanie A ddington V i & c f b B , S egal! l ayne B raman M adeleine F . M arshall All opi&bas ami igf&KMta the •• published m The fade, represent the of the author, and d o oot necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent t he opinion of The Pride editorial board. S ~ IS Sg Letters to the editors should include an a ddress telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may b e edited for grammar and length. Letters should b e submitted To Whom It May Concern, Dear Editors, I would like to apologize to the faculty, students, public safety, and the cross country/track team for my actions on Monday, November 27, 2000. What I did was wrong and irresponsible. At that moment, I thought it would be funny. Now I reflect on my actions and I realize I violated their rights. They had every right t o be on campus and preach their message. What I did reflects badly on myself as a person, but it also reflects badly on the team I participate on, and most importantly it reflects badly on the school. I hope all parties involved can accept my apology. Sincerely, Joshua Wing I am a graduating senior. I am upset and baffled by the fact that finals week has been omitted from the school calendar. I do not understand why or how this decision was implemented. I am able to find no logic behind the decision: How is it that students are being expected to attend class, complete regular course work, write papers, give presentations, and study for final exams all at the same time? It is obvious that the students' best interests have not been taken into consideration! I hope that after a more thorough analysis of the situation this policy will be terminated and finals week reinstated. Sincerely, Natasha Koelkebeck Dear Editors, I'd like to thank the people that decided that the tuition payments should now be due on Dec. 19, 2000 rather than waiting for the usual due date in mid-January. I'd like to thank them for ensuring that I can't overspend for Christmas this year, or spend at all really. Talk about a cost saving measure! I'd like to thank them for ensuring that all of those gifts I was going to buy family and friends won't be under my tree. I would especially like to thank them for making this announcement with so much time to properly budget for the change. Thank you CSUSM staff! Will we find out sometime in January that we will have to pay for Fall 2001's tuition in February?! This letter is in response to David Ludwig's article regarding Fee Payment Deadlines (PRIDE 11/28/00). We adjusted student fee payment schedule because we must comply with State regulations that require fee payment at the time of registration. The changes were approved in late April and begin with the Spring 2001 semester. We recognize that earlier payment will be problematic for some students. However, we think the new plan will make class scheduling more workable. Our. former practice allowed students to ''reserve" many seats, blocking enrollment in those classes for other students. As our enrollment grew, and the availability of spaces in classes became tighter, we discovered that a growing number of students were preregistering for classes that many never intended to attend. The new arrangement more directly connects payment with registration so we can all depend on the outcome (or "results"). Our new payment deadlines provide registration for students who pay on time, and allow for later reservation of courses by Remembering Helene Clark By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer In death, the generosity of Helene Clarke is remembered as it continues to give birth to new life on the Cal State San Marcos campus. Cal State San Marcos says "thank-you" one last time to Helene Clarke, the magnanimous benefactor to the university who passed away at her Oceanside home on Monday, December 4, after an extended illness. Clarke donated the funds necessary to ensure the building of the recently approved CSUSM field house/ student union, some $1.2 million. In a memorandum issued December 5, CSUSM President Alex Gonzalez expressed his sadness and disappointment. "We had all hoped that Helene Clarke would live to see the construction and completion of the Clark Field House/Student Union building," wrote Gonzalez. "While this was not possible," he continued, "Mrs. Clarke was pleased to learn about the groundbreaking ceremony that we held last Thursday, November 30, to mark the site of the project." Little information was available concerning Helene Clarke's life, as she left no immediate family members in her death. Longtime resident of Oceanside, Mrs. Clarke said that she had come to think of the university as part of her extended family The Pride via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. I t is the policy of The C alifornia S tate U niversity S an M arcos Pride not to print anonymous letters. v• Display and classified advertising m The Pride should Sm Mtao&CA n ot .fee construed as t he endorsement or investigation of 92096-0001 * ,.'• enterprises o r ventures. The Pridte reserves theHumeri760)750-6111 right to reject any advertising. ThePridei& published weekly cm Tuesdays during the year. E-mail: pnde@csmm.edu |C jg Jgg Dear CSUSM, Sincerely, Roger Herzler The Pride students who wish to pay closer to the start of school. As before, Financial Aid recipients are not required to pay prior to the start of classes, because the-fee payment is guaranteed by respective funding agencies. We did our best to let students know of the change. Starting in mid-October, students were notified in a variety of ways: 1) Priority Registration appointments, mailed t o all students on 10/16, referred to the new fee payment information posted at the CSUSM web site. 2) On 10/16 the SMART web and voice response (phone) systems indicated the new payment deadlines as well as the amount due. 3) Prompt payment flyers were posted on campus bulletin boards on 10/20. 4) Class Schedules, the primary source of campus registration and payment information, were available beginning 10/27 and explained the payment process and deadlines. 5) Posters were placed around campus on 11/30. 6) Email reminders are being sent to students just prior to payment deadline We have also tried to make it easier for students to pay Passing of Professor Edmond Kwan their fees. In conjunction with the prompt payment transition, the University Cashiers worked with a College of Business Senior Experience Team to implement recommendations for service improvements. This student team highlighted the need to create paperless and electronic processes that would minimize campus cost while improving student services. The Cashiers Office now has available all of the following payment mechanisms 24 hours a day, which in most cases do not require a trip to the campus: 1) SMART Voice Response phone payment by credit or bankcard 2) WEB payment by credit or bankcard 3) Mail-in of checks 4) Drop box for checks (located in the breezeway outside of Cashiers, Craven Hall, 3rd floor) With the majority of students using these payment methods, the three campus cashiers are redirecting their service to students who need help with their accounts. Sincerely, Barbara Dovenbarger/ Controller Richard Riehl/Exec. Dir. of Enrollment Services Paul Phillips/Dir. Financial Aid during the final months of her in 1971. His academic record includes over fifty life. paper publications and some thirteen books or Her financial donation book chapters. At CSUSM, Dr. Kwan served became the initial seed for the To the Campus Community, on over thirty committees, including chairing the conception of the eventual 32,262 University RTP Committee. He was the principal square-foot athletics building. It is with great sadness that I announce the architect of the Global Management major in the Providing the cornerstone field passing of Professor Edmond Kwan last night, College of Business Administration. He also house funds was a gesture made December 6, 2000 in his home in Clairemont. He was instrumental in developing curriculum in the in honor of her late husband, is survived by his widow, Marion, and his son, College of Business Administration and served on M. Gordon Clarke, for whom the Calvin, who is completing his Ph.D. in biochemis- various search committees that resulted in hiring facility is to be named. This gift try at Harvard, and his daughter, Sharon, who is several CSUSM faculty members. made the birth of the project pos- pursuing a Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University According to a colleague, although Edmond sible, covering initial expenses for of Wisconsin, Madison. Funeral arrangements are was a quiet man, when he spoke, people listened. the detailed designs for the plan- pending. A philosophically astute individual whose underning of construction. Expected Dr. Kwan came to CSUSM in 1990 after hav- standing of people was remarkable, Edmond Kwan completion of the M. Gordon ing held positions at California State University- also had an uncanny way of reciting a Chinese provClarke Field House, located at Long Beach, National University of Singapore erb to fit any situation. He was a man of great intelthe northeast corner of campus, (as Chairman of Finance and Accounting and lect, of high moral principles, and a sense of great is 2003. Professor in the School of Management), University commitment to the Center for Accountancy and Mrs. Clarke's donation also of Singapore and The Chinese University of Hong Finance, the College of Business Administration inspired the granting of a Kong. He received his B.S.Sc. from The Chinese and the University. He will be missed. matching $1.2 million from the University of Hong Kong, an MBA from the Kresge Foundation. An addition- University of California, Berkeley and his Ph.D. From Alexander Gonzalez al $300,000will be received from in International Finance from Cornell University CSUSM President miscellaneous private sources. Mrs. Clarke believed that the P syche F airy Returns! field house would be a fine way Send Questions to to honor the memory of her huspsychefairy@hotznail.com ing and moving back home soon. band, a longtime executive of Dear Everyone, Hi ! I am the Psyche Fairy. I will I've told him this. The issue I have that your moving back home will Hughes Tool Company. A star baseball player while in college at try to help you with your questions is that I planned to be with him as affect things. the University of Oklahoma, M. about whatever issues and concerns a one-time thing, and it just carried You've only known him for three you may have this year. Now, I am on. I want to digress in the relationweeks. He may already be attached, Gordon Clarke considered a pro- not a "licensed" Psyche Fairy, Pm ship, but I don't know how or what fessional sports career, but chose just an apprentice right now. I will to say. Especially considering he is, but three weeks isn't enough time business over baseball. Mrs. do my best to be considerate of your lamentably, already attached. What to create a strong emotional bond. Clarke said that he never lost his beliefs and cultures, and hope that can I say to gracefully make a stra- He will be upset and hurt, but he'll enthusiasm for sports, especially you may keep an open heart and tegic back off in the relationship? Of live. A clean, honest break will be mind, as well. With that said, let's should Ijust go for the emotional jugu- much easier if you do it now than if golf. you wait it out The more time that Clarke's donation, which will learn from others* psyches and have lar? passes, the more attached the other -Jeffrey Kuebler person will get. give CSUSM its first recreational! fun in the process. -Psyche Fairy sports facility, is the largest sum Don't go for the emotional juguDear Jeffrey, lar. Be kind and caring. Let him ever given to the University by a The best way to solve this situa- know that it's not any fault on his living person. President Gonzalez J Dear Psyche Fairyf I'm seeing this boy who is really tion it to be completely honest and part; you just don't want a relationthanked Clarke on behalf of the! nice, generous, not a pig...almost forthcoming with the boy you are university for "the confidence! not a hoy in those respects. He is seeing. Sit down and have a talk ship with him at the moment. Try she has shown in the future o f) also prone to emotional attachment. with him. Express your feelings to to remain on good terms. Try not to hurt any feelings unnecessarily, our campus." I have known him for three weeks, him. Let him know that you aren't and so far so good. But I'm graduat- looking for a serious relationship and -Psyche Fairy JAsk tfie Tsycfte fairy � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2000-2001</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The eleventh academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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According to the campus Financial Aid Office, student aid programs will rise in awards with the proposed 40 percent fee hike should it be implemented by the California state legislature. N EWS/ P AGE 4 RAPE IS A SERIOUS CRIME In today's world of global awareness and social consciousness, the crime of rape remains overlooked by the public and court systems. One goal of higher education should be to strengthen awareness on such a serious crime. O PINION/PAGE 7 A WHALE OF A TIME Whale remain among the most mysterious of creatures to inhabit the planet. As whale-watching season comes to a close, Pioneer examines several aspects of these fascinating creatures. Find out whale facts and join Thrillseekers as we search the waters off the coast of Oceanside for a glimpse of the California Grey Whale. E XPLORE/PAGE 8 FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION RETURNS A long-running tradition in San Diego, Mike and Spike's annual Festival of Animation returns once again to the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art. The 16 animated shorts presented at the Festival represent the best in animation techniques from around the world. Find out which shorts will make you laugh and which ones will challenge your mind as only animation can do. A CCENT/PAGE 1 2 NEWS CAMPUS CALENDAR HEALTHNOTES OPINION YOUR VIEWS EXPLORE ACCENT CALENDAR SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 2 4 5 6 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 3 PAGE 1 4 As several departments move onto the permanent campus and plans are beingfinalizedfor the move into the new Foundation Building, the fact becomes clear that the Cal State San Marcos community will be divided into five different locations next semester. The full use of the facilities and equipment, however, depends on a bond issue that is scheduled for the upcoming election. The five sites include: • The students will move into the Academic Core next fall, utilizing the lab complex and lecture hall for classroom space. These two buildings can accommodate 600 f ull time equivalent students, according the original projections. Currently, however, CSUSM has 853 FTE students, according to a Feb. 11 Admissions and Records report • Two other structures on campus, the featured Craven Hall and the commons building, will not be completed for the fall opening, and not equipped until spring semester of 1993; thus, the Los Vallecitos temporary campus, a site used to house all university's operations the first year- will remain open with administrative and support services. • The science facility will continue to be used this fall. This o ffeampus lab complex is located on Stone Drive, off Los Posas Drive about a mile from the Los Vallecitos campus. • The newly acquired Foundation Building, on Carmel Road east of the permanent campus, will house auxiliary services and the majority of the library collection. The building, already being occupied by some staff members, will be fully staffed by the end of Spring Break. • The fifth building will be the Facility Services Building, formerly referred to as the Physical P lant Being the first structure completed on the permanent campus, it was filled last week with several permanent and temporary departments. " It's going to be hectic at f irst There's no question about that," said Dr. Larry Cohen, founding faculty in science. Cohen, along with other campus officials, think the logistics of the multiple sites can be solved to minimize the impact on students, but a lot of the planning is based on funds the campus does not have. Dr. Richard Rush, CSUSM executive vice president, said those funds would come from a bond issue scheduled for this June's elections. The bond for educational institutions in California would generate $900 million for the UC, CSU and community college systems. CSUSM would receive $8-9 million of that, with $6.4 million slated for equipping the five sites. "The bond issue carries our equipment money," Rush said. The bond issue comes on the heels of A Cal State San Marcos employee searches for her computer as staff members set up at the Facility Service Building. Proposition 143, a higher education bond that With the exception of students enrolled in failed in the November, 1990 election. That science classes, Rush said students will only proposition, if passed, would have guaranteed content with two sites. the campus $10 million for the first phase's "The students will have a relationship with equipment and Phase II planning. this campus (on Los Vallecitos) and the perIf this year's bond issue does not pass, ' There manent campus," Rush said. He said all classes will be no equipment in the new (science) will be taught on the permanent site and the building," Cohen said. support services will stay at the Los Vallecitos If the bond does pass, however, "We'll have site. excellent facilities for about five years," Cohen Those services will include Admissions and said. "As we approach the end of five years, we Records, Health Services, Bookstore, Faculty will be impacted - with faculty and students, and Offices and Library Services. The Bookstore, research space." along with the new Food Service facility, will Regardless of the outcome of the June elec- occupy the commons building when completed; tions, CSUSM will continue to use the Stone the remaining departments will move to Craven Drive complex. Hall. "The existing science building will support The Library will also occupy the Foundation and supplement the lab building," Rush said. Building with the formal operations staying at At present, one more lab building with no the Los Vallecitos site. Library acquisition and additional research space is planned for Phase processing will move to the new building during II, according to Cohen. He said the current Spring Break as will the majority of the library's science lab may be used for student research book collection. projects and could be used for classes again in the future. SEE CAMPUS/PAGE 5 �N ews B riefs Commencement gala planned The commencement sub-committee to the Associated Students is organizing a University Gala for May 9. The event will include four international food buffets and dancing. The entire campus community is invited to the event, scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. at the Rain Tree in Carlsbad. The gala will honor the graduating seniors. Dress is semi-formal. Tickets are $20 and aie on sale in the A.S. Office. A.S. looking for volunteers The Associate Student Council is accepting volunteers to work with this y ear's A.S. elections. Elections aie schedule for April 27 and 28. Interested students can contact the A.S. Office. Edgardo Perez has recently been appointed to the A.S. Council as a representative for the College of Business. Scholarships available Applications are available for the following scholarships at the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, located in Building 800: • The Escondido-San Marcos branch if the American Association of University Women Scholarship is offering a $500 scholarship to a student who is a woman, re-entry, minimum of 3.0 GPA, junior level in fall 1992, must submit academic transcripts, U.S. citizen and a North County resident. The deadline is March 25. • The Jewish Vocational Service and the Jewish Community Foundation are offering the Jewish Community Scholarship for the 1992-93 academic year. The funds are intended to provide a limited amount of financial a idfor needy young Jewish people who are legal and permanent residents of Southern California. Scholarship recipients are also eligible to apply for loans from the Edward Meltzer Student Loan Fund of the Jewish Free Loan Association. The deadline for submission of complete application is April i l • The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is offering the Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate student who meets the following requirements: must not have reached age of 25 by the deadline of April 30; current regular member of the NAACP for at least one year or fully paid life member; undergraduate students must have a 2.5 GPA and graduate student must have a 3.0 GPA. The undergraduate award is $1,500and the graduate award is $2,500. Deadline date is April 30. The NAACP is also offering the Willems Scholarship to a student majoring in Mathematical Sciences and who has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and is a member of the NAACP. The undergraduates will receive a maximum award of $8,000 to be paid in annual installments of $2,000. Graduates will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship which can be renewed. Deadline is April 30. If you meet the requirements and would like to apply to one of the NAACP scholarships, submit a written request for application to: NAACP, Director of Education, 4805 Mount Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21215-3297. Indicate the scholarship name on the envelope. Fund-raising at its highest The 20 CSU campuses raised a record-high $96.4 million in private gifts in 1990-91, according to the annual report of voluntary support presented to the board. The nearly $97 million presented a 9 percent increase for the $88 million raised in 1989-90; 15 campuses showed an increase this past year. In a five-year span from 1986, the CSU has increased its private funding by a third, going from $61.8 million to $96.4 million. Correction Commencement for the first graduating seniors will be May 23, not March 23 as previously published in Pioneer. Thefts commonplace at construction sites L ARRY BOISJOLIE/PIONEER With the growing permanent campus construction project off Twin Oaks Valley Road, Cal State San Marcos faces a theft problem that is not shared by most other universities. The 305-acre site contains materials that are easily accessible and salvaged by would-be burglars. Because of the project's size, thieves have greater entry access to the isolated site. "It is fairly common to have construction site burglaries," said Albert Amado, vice president of Physical Planning and Campus Construction. Electrical switching gear, tools and copper wiring are among the items that have been lifted from the site in recent months. Complete electrical generators have also been taken from the location. Terry Loose, project superintendent for the Phase I Academic Core, estimated that between $10,000 and $12,000of salvageable materials have already been taken from the construction p roject Since several contractors have simultaneous projects in progress at the site, estimating the cost of losses is d ifficult Both Loose and Amado pointed out that stolen materials can be sal- vaged at only a fraction of their replacement costs. "Some of the copper wiring stolen probably represents a potential few hundred dollars in selling, but cost the contractor thousands," Amado said. Copper wiring has actually been stripped from the buildings after it was installed. Amado said that these thefts have caused considerable inconveniences but have not compromised t he p roject's t ight completion deadPART TWO line. IN A SERIES W hile t he project is under construction, replacement costs foir^ ¿ÎeÎM materials are absorbed by the contractors or their insurance companies and not by the university. Once a building is completed, the financial burden shifts to the state. Currently, only two buildings have been completed. In order to curtail thefts at the site, Ninteman, the general contractor for the Academic Core, and Bodell Construction, general contractor for Craven Hall, have agreed to jointly fund security guards for the unfinished buildings at the location. mjm "We have our own security that covers all but the working hours at the site," Loose said. Buildings that have already been completed, such as the Physical Plant and Maintenance Facility, are patrolled by state-funded security. Amado said that since security agencies began patrolling in November, he hasn't heard of any on-site thefts. Jerry Brooks, a local landscaping subcontractor, said that most construction projects he has worked with experience some degree of theft. Copper wiring, said Brooks, is the most easily lifted item from sites. He said larger items, such as tractors and heavy moving equipment, are seldom stolen. For the most part, thieves grab what is most accessible and easily loaded into pick-up trucks. Brooks said that most arrested construction site burglars are either transients or those of lower income status. The typical construction-site thief looks only for items that will bring a few dollars in material value. Copperfromwiring, f or instance, can be melted down and pawned easily. "The recession is not necessarily to blame for these kinds of thefts," Loose said. "Construction-site thefts are just something to be expected." Yearbook seeking sponsors for club pages JONATHAN YOUNG/PIONEER In an attempt to obtain funding for the second edition of Tukut, the yearbook staff is seeking businesses to sponsor certain pages in the annual. "The clubs and organizations that are now appearing on campus will have the opportunity to chose businesses and organizations to sponsor their page in the yearbook," reads the proposal. The sponsorship, per page, would cost businesses $600. Members of the yearbook staff approached the campus clubs at Friday's Inter Club Council meeting asking for a list of business references the clubs would like to sponsor their page. The staff is asking for references so Tukut w on't " step on anyone's toes." "There are some clubs and corporations that are appropriate matches," said Barbara Pender, Tukut editor. The requested references assure the matched business is acceptable to the clubs. "This gives them (the clubs) an opportunity to have their voice in it," said Karen Whitfield, a Tukut sales member. The cost to businesses would be $600 per club, a non-negotiable price. That price would pay for the one page as well as offset the price of other sections within the yearbook. Pender said Tukut "went in the hole" with the first yearbook edition. The books, costing $44 to produce, sold for $25 last semester and are currently on sale in the bookstore for $35. "This is just one way to go after one avenue of money," Whitfield said. " It's just making it more school specific." "We're just trying to create some ^ideas to offset the $14,000," said Pender. She said $14,000 is needed to produce this year's annual and still keep the cost to the students at the same price. "The university still wants to sell it at $25," Pender said. The clubs are not responsible for obtaining their own sponsors, just supplying a list of three references. The deadline for the list is March 6. "If a club does get sponsor, then they 're guaranteed a full page," Whitfield said. If the club does not have a sponsor, then "we cannot guarantee them a full page," she said. " I can't make assurance one way or the other. There'sno possible way," Whitfield said. There is a possibility that all clubs will have full pages, regardless of sponsors. That fact depends on the number of clubs, size of the yearbook, other possible funding and several other variables. Regardless of sponsors or space, SEE T UKUT /PAGE 4 �4 PIONEER/TUESDAY, MARCH 3,1992 NEWS Fee increase won't affect aid students Despite a proposed 40 percent increase in tuition next year at Cal State San Marcos, students in need of financial assistance for university fees can still find funding for their education. According to Paul Phillips, director of Financial Aid at CSUSM, needy students can still get full funding for their education at the university, despite the proposed 40 percent increase in tuition. "The Chancellor insisted that money be set aside for financial aid (should a fee increase be implemented)," Phillips said. "Dollar for dollar it would be the same as the fee increase." Phillips estimated that about 300 students currently attending CSUSM receive some sort of financial aid. Around 50 of those are getting scholarships, 258 currently receive State University Grants, while 130 are accruing money from the Stafford Loan. Phillips said students frequently utilize one or more of these financial sources to fund their education. "I hope no student makes the decision that he/shecan't attend CSUSM with the fee increase," Phillips said. "In the worst case students can get pretty good loans with low interest fates from banks." Phillips said there is still uncertainty as to whether or not the fee will be implemented. Some legislators expressed opposition to the proposal after student lobbying groups rallied at the state capital. CSU Chancellor Barry Munitz, however, is encouraging the legislature to pass the increase. The tuition increase would make more classes available for students with impacted programs. The CSU needs legislative approval for any fee increase exceeding 10 percent. T UKUT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Pender said all clubs will be represented in Tukut. "Everybody is going to be in the book," Pender said. "There is no way weare going to put out abook without everyone in it." In addition to club sponsors, the Associated Students, Pioneer and the Tukut itself will seek sponsors for their pages. Pender said these groups will probably have two pages each. C ampus C alendar Indian Fair scheduled in Psychology in a workshop March A1 Litronick, professor of psy- 19 at 2 p.m. • Research Paper workshop: chology at SDSU, presents a lecture This two-hour workshop shows how on "Child Maltreatment: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Prob- to use the library to do research and lem and Potential Answers" on effective and efficient use of library Wednesday, March 11. The pre- time. The next workshop is April 7 sentation starts at 4 p.m. in Room from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. All workshops are one hour, un114, Building 800. less otherwise noted. For more information, contact the library. Guest speaker The American Indian Cultural Fair is scheduled for March 29 at the Red Bam. The event features dancers, story-telling, native art, pottery, traditional food and beadwork. The annual CSUSM event starts at noon and continues until 8 p.m. The fair is free. CSUSM clubs are invited to assist with the set up and organization Video presentations of the fair. Clubs with moie than As part of the Arts and Sciences three volunteers will share a portion events this semester, the following of the p rofit f rom the event. are upcoming video presentations on Native Americans: Women's History events • David Whitehorse, a lecturer In recognition of Women's His- at SDSU, presents a video presentory Month, there will be a week of tation on Native Americans March concerts in March. Each conceit 18 starting at 7 p.m. in Room 114, startsatnoon in the StudentLounge: Building 800. His presentation is • March 16: Cheryl Dearing and titled "Another Wind is Moving." • "A Matter of Promises" with Blessed, a Capella gospel • March 17: Holly Hofmannand a discussion led by Patricia Nelson is about Cupeffo/Luiseflo tribes and Alegro, classical is presented on March 25. The event • March 18: GwenLytlesings the poetry of Emily Dickinson, op- starts are 7 p.m. in Room 114, Building 800. era • March 19: Cath Eckert and Women in Jazz Library Workshops • March 20: Women Storyteller/ The University Library is offerPoets. Women of CSUSM will read ing workshops throughout the sethe poetry of others as well as their mester to assist studentstn the use of own works, chaptersfrombooks by the library, to help them make the and about women and tell stories by best of the time they have to do and about women. The event starts research and to familiarize them with at 7 p.m. in the Library. the library and its resources. The upcoming events include: Tuesday at Two • MELVYL: Learn how to Faculty members participating in search on the University of CaliWomen's Studies at Cal State San fornia on-line catalog with seminar Marcos present a series of seminars on March 9 at 3 p.m., March 11 at 1 on women. The Tuesday at Two p.m. and March 13 at 9 a.m. series is held every Tuesday at 2 • ERIC: Become familiar on p.m. in room 10, Building 145. how to find information in education Upcoming seminars include: on CD-ROM on March 18 at noon. • March 3: "Historical Dimen• PS YCHLIT: Find information sions of Gender, Ethnicity, and Poverty in London" presented by Patricia Seleski, assistant Professor of History. Career Workshops The Career Planning and Placement Office has scheduled a variety of workshops and s eminars throughout the semester for students. The upcoming events are: • Resume: Learn the most current formats, contertt and reproduction guidelines. Woikshopon March 3 at 1 p.m. • CASSI: Computer Assisted Study Skills instruction workshop on March 11 at 11 a.m. • Effective Interviewing: Topics covered include employer research, three phases of an interview, appropriate dress, and discussion of qualifications and goals. Workshop on March 4 at 3 p.m. • Business Etiquette: Tips on office protocol, chain of command, dining etiquette and other current practices. Workshop on March 10 at 3 p.m. • Grad School: Find out abouj researching institutions, admissions procedures, financing graduate^ school and more. Talk to recent graduate students to find out about the realities of pursuing a graduate degree. This workshop is March 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 97, Building 800. Each workshop is one hour, unless noted otherwise. For room loca- tion, contact the Career Planning and Placement Office in Building 800 next to the Student Union. Call 752-4900 for more information. Curriculum diversity The campus community is invited to a lecture and workshop series on curriculum development and diversity conducted by professors from the University of Delaware and Princeton University: • March 26: Professor Margaret Anderson from the University of Delaware will present a lecture entitled "Changing the Curriculum: New Directions for the New Century" and Howard Taylor will follow with a lecture entitled "After Recruitment, Retention: Minority Students andFaculty." The one-hour presentations are scheduled at 1:30 p.m. in Room 9, Building 145. • March 27: Anderson and Taylor will conduct two-hour workshops on related topics beginning at 10 a.m. in Room 97, Building 800. Chamber Music concert The Lake San Marcos Chamber Music Society presents the Arioso Wind Quintet in conceit March 22 at 3 p.m. in, the Palomar College Theater. Journalism Convention Pi6neer will host the 43rd California' I ntercollegiate Press Association's annual conference April 9-12 at the Lake San Marcos Resort and Conference Center. Student volunteers are needed to a ssist with v arious activities throughout the four-day event Interested students, call 752-4998. Club meetings Stop smoking workshop Quit For Good will meet March 11 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in Room 114, Building 800. This is a weekly how-to workshop and support group for everyone on campus who wants to kick the smoking habit forever., The sessions are led by Susan Mendes, Health Services Nurse. On successive Wednesdays, the group will meet in Room 87, B uilding800. For more information, call 752-4915 or stop by the Health Services Clinic. j j a n will address the Argomut Society 10 at 2 p.m, in Room 97, ^ W B â m m the Pioneer office to Building 800. Guerrero will discuss the need for d iseiissfteu^ ^eogniticm of Women's His« Assochtìm's Convention. 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In fact, it seems to be increasing in its incidence, Asthma,5 which is characterized by episodes of breathlessness and wheezing, is estimated to affect one in 20 Americans and one in 10 children. The alarming news is that deaths, although rare, have doubled in recent years. A recent study in the prestigious 'New England Journal of Medicine ' attempts to determine if commonly prescribed asthma medications may contribute to this increase risk of fatal or near-fatal episodes of asthma. The study found that the more heavily a person relied on certain inhaled medications the greater theriskof their dying of asthma or of suffering a near-fatal episode. I feel the necessity to write about this study because I frequently prescribe these medications and I have already had a few patients using these medications ask me is their continued use is safe. As in most areas of medicine nothing is black or white. First of all, one of the medications in this study is not used in the United States and is the medication that .was associated with the greatest risk. i lMiJj . ( i o V1 Secondly; thè study doesn't clearly identify the severity of asthma in the control group. They could have been less severe to begin with. Finally, it is based on data from health insurance files in Canada not on examination of patients. Enough of the science. These inhaled medications, such as Ventolin by Laxo, Inc. and Proventil by Schering-Plough Corp., are widely used and so extremely effective C AMPUS H EALTHNOTES BY D R . J O E L G R I N O L D S , M . D . in reducing the symptoms of asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) that patients overuse them. If their asthma worsens the natural response is to use their inhalers more often, rather than seek attention to treat the underlying condition which is making their wheezing worse. Most experts agrees that when used as prescribed, these are safe, medications. If using to the prescribed amount doesn't control the episode, then other medications and treatment is necessary. Patients cannot always rely solely of either Proventil of Ventolin. However, if this study and its results cause patients to stop using these medications, they could get into serious trouble. I feel the facts are clear. Inhaled medications like Proventil or Ventolin are $afe whpn used in the prescribed amount, but if that doesn't control the problem,patients need to seek appropriate medical attention. If you have concerns or questions regarding this and need to be further informed about your are for asthma, see your health care provider or Student Health Services. Dr. Joel Grinolds is chief physician at CSUSM. Shipping and Receiving, Warehousing, Facility Services, Environmental Health and Occupational Safety departments set up on a permanent basis. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 The Procurement and Accounting departHaving two sites may not affect students, ments moved into the new building on a temaccording Marion Reid, library director. She is porary basis, utilizing the space reserved for the unsure at this point in planning if students will campus' future Public Safety officers. Those be able to visit the Foundation Building, and is departments' next and final move will be to pursuing another option. Craven Hall. "I foresee the development of a more effi'There's still a few logistics that need to be cient paging system," Reid said. Paging is the worked out," said Ronald Neu, Shipping and process by which a studentfindsa needed book Receiving assistant, in reference to his in the card catalog and then orders it; the book department's operations. "(The multiple sites) is found and taken to the library's front desk in shouldn't have any effect I think it's going to about half a day, said Reid. work out fine." "But we need a more up-to-date card cataNeu said a previous problem was storage log," Reid said. Of the 40,000 books in stock, space. Several locations on the Los Vallecitos only 12,000 volumes are in thecardcatalog. "So campus and the Stone Drive building were the solution is to get the Automated Library being used to store various material and equipSystem up and working. It'll provide a more complete list," Reid said in reference to the "Wow i t's goifig t ofcall in one spot," Neu recently acquired card catalog. said. ' That's going to help." The university's goal is to have the system Despite the confusion and complexity of the operating by the time the Foundation Building multiple sites, Rush said everything is running is occupied. smoothly. Cohen agreed. THe Foundation Building will also hold "It will be confusing in the beginning," Cohen Auxiliary Services. ~ ~ said. "It will also be wonderfully exciting. Several departments moved into the Facility "This university is moving from drawings to Services Building last week. Mail Services, reality and that's exciting." �Recycling program at CSUSM needs club participation Last September, Cal State San Marcos President Bill Stacy approached the Associated Students with the idea of starting a recycling program on campus. A half year later the campus is still without a method for gathering waste products that can be reused rather than dumped in local overflowing landfills. In a university which hopes to build a sense of awareness on a global level, the lack of campus bins for recyclables is deplorable. O UR V IEWS STAFF Unspayed cat holds owner captive For the past few months I had been meaning to spay the stupid c at Unfortunately, due to baby blues, breaking news and school dues I had placed the task far down on my list of priorities. Last Tuesday night I paid the price. Upon arriving home from work at midnight I discovered, much to my dismay, that I had been locked out of my house. Inside my wife slept in undisturbed slumber as I pounded frantically on the door. I phoned several times hoping to wake her, but the ringer had been switched off. I settled down at the top of the stairs with the hopes that soon my wife would awaken, notice my absence, listen to the pleading phone messages and open the door for me, when suddenly the cat appeared at the bottom of the stairs. Usually the animal possesses a quiet demeanor of domestication and seldom likes to prowl the grounds at night. But tonight it roamed like a howling tiling possessed. At once I realized the gravity of the situation. The cat was in heat I envisioned a hoard of gobbling, pooping, clawing kittens overrunning my happy home leaving in their wake a tattered trail of torn carpet and hairballs. I looked out into the apartment grounds and, to my horror, spied every male cat within a ten mile radius courting my feminine feline. With lightening speed I darted down the stairs, catching the cat before she was violated. I carried the mewling thing up the stairs and used my body as a shield between her and the desperate mob of males. For the next four and a half hours I was a prisoner. The cat sat on its haunches unblinking, ready to pounce on the first opportunity to slip by my guard. My original plan entailed the vigorousritualof beating on the door with the hopes that I could possibly awaken the sleeping spouse, however the cat positioned herselffirmlyon the doorstep. I knew that any move toward the door would afford the animal the opportunity of escape. So I s at L ARRY B OISJOLIE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF When 2 a .m. rolled around I was panged with desperate hunger. The reptilian core of my brain began to overtake my consciousness. "Eat the cat," it urged. "Beat it on the head with your coffee mug and cook it with your cigarette lighter." I licked my chops and the cat settled down in fear. By 3 a.iti. the hoard of feline suitors down below had reached epic numbers, calling out in multiphonic cacophony. My toes began to freeze solid from the cool night air and a lack of movement. The reptilian brain had a remedy for the situation. "Kill the cat," it said. "Beat it over the head with your coffee mug and make fur booties out of it." When 4 a.m. arrived several of the suitors felt it advantageous to creep up the stairs toward awaiting romance. I threw the coffee mug at them hoping to scare the hoard away. The ploy worked for about 30 minutes. At 4:30 a.m. I knew I was beaten. My feet had frozen solid. The numbing coldness filled my entire body. I felt I would die if I did not move. Suddenly the prospect of a score of pouncing kittens seemed acceptable. I clambered to my feet and shuffled down the stairs. The cat sprang with lightening speed past me into the yard. I walked about ten feet from the bottom of the stairs when my front door opened. The next day I unhesitatingly brought the cat in to be spayed. The veterinarian gave me a brief lecture on waiting so long to get the animal fixed. Hundreds upon thousands of unwanted animals are born each year to domestic animals that have not been fixed, he said. I knew that all too well*. The night before they were all in my yard. Don'tfeecomea prisoner on your own porch. Spay or neuter your animal, m. - _„ .__J :vX .<s&3UOirinoa:mh „ EDITORIAL In October, the A.S. announced that a recycling program would begin in a matter of weeks. ' The plan is to make the system user-friendly," said chair of the Recycling Committee Steffanie Taylor. The A.S., due to limited space, had trouble deciding What type of containers to use for recycling. Cardboard boxes are unsightly while plastic receptacles are stolen too frequently. But after six months with still no recycling program, who really cares what type of bins are used. All that matters is that they are in place. Whether a recycling bin is constructed of paper or plastic does not affect its user-friendliness. Californians are now almost habitual recyclers when it is convenient. Recent statistics indicate that Californians recycle 70 percent of their aluminum and glass receptacles. One major retailer in Escondidofillstwo boxes each day with cans used by its employees. It doesn't need fancy plastic or aesthetically appealing receptacles to encourage recycling. It simply asks its employees to take the boxes to a local recycling center. The employees gladly take the cans to the center and pocket the money received from them. With the growing numbers of clubs and organizations on campus, such a tactic is a viable one. Each week a different organization can shoulder the responsibility of bringing recyclables to a recycling center. The organization that does so will then have a sizable amount of change to use for its cause. In California, one soda pop can or bottle yields two cents. If each student and staff member were to toss one soda can in a bin each day, the yield for the recycler would amount to $24. One week of recycling would yield almost $100. Most students at CSUSM are eager to participate in a recycling program if one exists. The users are already friendly if given the chance. If a viable recycling program does not commence, then CSUSM will appear to be encouraging community apathy. Students should urge members of the A.S. Council to place recycling bins of any kind in convenient locations in each building of campus If the bins happen to be an eyesore, just remember how unsightly a stuffed landfill can be. �The Free Beach Act seeks to abolish discriminatory coastal parking fees PIONEER Cal State San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096 (619) 752-4998 Editor-in-Chief Larry Boisjolie Graphics Director Jonathan Young Advertising Director: Karen Whitfield Entertainment Editor: Debbie Duffy Photo Editor: Kathy Sullivan STAFF WRITERS: Sheila Cosgrove, Kimberly Courtney, David Hatch, Elaine Whaley CONTRIBUTORS: Richard Beeth, Ken Baurmeister, Dr. JoelGrinolds, Regina John PHOTOGRAPHY: Stacey Smith CARTOONIST: Daniel Hernandez Copyright © 1992, by P IONEER. All rights reserved. P IONEER is published every two weeks for the students at California State University, San Marcos; it is distributed on Tuesdays. It is circulated on the C SUSM campus as well a s Palomar College, MiraCosta College, and San Diego State University North County, National University, and Watterson College Pacific. PIONEER is a free publication. P IONEER is a n independent newspaper supported by the university; however, it is not funded or edited by C SUSM officials. Any opinion expressed in PIONEER does not necessarily coincide with the views of California State University officials or staff, or the Associated Students. Unsigned editorials reflect the views of PIONEE R. Signed editorials are the opinion of that writer and do not necessarily coincide with the views of the PIONEER editorial staff. P IONEER reserves the right to not print submitted letters if the manuscript contains lewd or libelous comments or implications. Letters will not b e printed if their sole purpose is for advertising and not information. Display advertisement rate is $ 5 per column inch. Deadline for space reservation is one week before publication and camera-ready art deadline is the Thursday before publication. P IONEER is a member of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce and members of PIONEER'S staff serve as the Executive Board for the California Inter-Collegiate Press Association (CIPA). A T HOUGHT HOUGHT; "People do not follow the same direction, like water." ZULU SAYING other hand, will be whispered about and experiThe Free Beach Act of 1992 provides stuence all the negative experiences of a women dents at Cal State San Marcos with the oppordisgraced. Even the man she loves and trust tunity to become involved in a decision-making most in her life will often look upon her as process that will affect our lives for many years "damaged goods." The feeling of "nowhere to to come. turn" will engulf her every waking moment for The Free Beach Act of 1992 is a proposed months, even years to come. ballot initiative for the state of California (now If a date rape victim gets to trail, the defense in the signature collecting stage) that will stop attorney will try to characterized her as a tramp, the collection of parking fees at all state-owned a woman of loose morals who had it coming to beach parking lots such as Torrey Pines and PUBLIC FORUM her. No wonder so many cases never make it to Cardiff Reef. Other potential fee areas include c ourt Tamarack Street in Carlsbad and Seaside Reef Back in the early 1970s, as the feminist signatures are currently needed to qualify a in Encinitas. movement took hold, victims of rape started This issue strikes a cord with students because petition for the November b allot "Every signature collected shows the dis- speaking o ut Crisis centers and hot-lines were the collection of beach fees and the raising of satisfaction with the current budget balancing set up making support and education available California State University tuition fees represent to all courageous enough to reach out. Governor Wilson's budget-balancing strategy: maneuvers," declared Pjerrou. Today there exists a multitude of support As citizens and voters, it is our right and add fees (taxes) to a minority of the population obligation to stand up to vocalize our opinions groups, crisis centers, legal assistance, and in order to balance the b udget This financial technique is a sound strategy about issues we feel are unjust, not in the public counseling outlets to assist in dealing with the trauma that accompanies this type of crime. Yet in light of the fact that small groups are hard to interest, or plainly unreasonable. The California coastline creates one of the victims reporting rapes continue to remain low. organize and do not carry a sizeable amount of Why is it that most victims assume that even state's most beautiful resources. The rushing political c lout The Free Beach Act of 1992 was created by waves against the shore provides a place for oijr judicial system doesn't seem to understand a small group of loggers, environmentalists and locals to relax and visitors to admire. Parking that NO means NO, no matter what? Why do fishermen in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties f ees will diminish the quality of l ife f or some men continue to think that a woman say no who have become known as the Free Our beachgoers and hamper coastal business as well. and pushes the man away to play a game of If you have or can make one or two hours passion and pleasure? And why have attitudes Beaches Committee. The movement is headquartered in a donated office—a former surf available to spend at the beaches (a real tough toward rape victims seemed to have evolved at shop—in Fort Bragg, California. Symbolic of request) during a weekend in March, call me at a rate slower than the proverbial snail? The sorry truth is that we must begin to honor the Northern California life-style, the headquar- 931-0311 or Mike Williams at 744-4845. Help ters receives its central heating from a wood- Free Our Beaches today and insure fee beaches our women and support them through such dark nightmares. We must stop making critical for many years to come. burning stove. judgements on moral character and admire the "It gets very cold here," comments committee R OY LATAS/CSUSM STUDENT courage it took to survive such an ordeal. We treasurer Jan Whaley. ' The community has must encourage them to get professional help been very generous with fire wood donations." that will gently guide them at every corner of the Sonoma County residents were appalled to emotionally painful healing process. It is esfind an "Iron Ranger" (an unmanned f ee colL et's get things clear. Rape is not just any old sential we not discount the pain and general lection device) appearing at two of the area's undeveloped beach areas. The spark that lit the crime. I t's a crime that involves sex coupled betrayal experienced by those who survive rape. When our life path touches a victim of rape, flame of protest was the fee imposed at Bodega with violence, hostility, and a variety of aggresBay recreational area: $5 pa* car, $3 for a sive behaviors. It is also a very intimate crime we must stop blaming them and take positive, that has the potential power of permanently nurturing action, whatever form it may take. bicycle, $2 to walk in, and $1 for a dog. When the administrators of our country's inProtests eventually eliminated all but the destroying the victim psychologically. Rape is a crime that, in most cases, almost stitutions of higher education consider new parking fees, but Mary Pjerrou, the president of Free Our Beaches, realized more permanent always pits a man against a woman. His strength courses of instruction, they will hopefully look at the value a student body would derive from a against hers. His word against hers. steps had to be taken. The woman who has been raped will not be sociology or psychology class focused on rape "This is a state constitutional issue, involving our right to coastal access. It is a poverty treated the same as the victim of a mugging. The and its prevention. After all, education is both issue—people cannot afford ($4 to$6forparking mugging victim will most likely be praised by the hope and the weapon of enlightenment just to) walk on the beach. It is an inappropriate her peers for giving up her watch and purse in A MELIA PAINTER/ENCINITAS and excessive taxation, imposed in a highly exchange for safety. The rape victim, on the arbitrary and undemocratic manner," asserts Pjerrou. / California State University students are also slated to take up the budgetary slack with a 40 Pioneer welcomes letters and editorials from readers regarding campus issues, articles percent increase in student fees in the fall. 4 The written, or world-related affairs. Pioneer reserves the right to not print submitted letters if the state budget shouldnot be balanced on the backs manuscript contains lewd or libelous comments or implications. Letters will not b e printed of students any more than it should be balanced if their sole purpose is for advertisement and not information. Letters are restricted to 250 on the backs of beachgoers," states Free Our words or less and must be signed by the author with his/her phone number listed for Pioneer Beaches College Coordinator Don Martin. confirmational purposes. In an effort to raise the consciousness of Articles and other correspondence should be send to Pioneer, c/o Cal State San Marcos, N orth C ounty v oters, C SUSM's O cean San Marcos, CA 9^096 or drop it off in the Student Affairs Office, Building 125. Awareness Club officers were joined by Pjerrou at the Tamarack Street parking lot on Feb. 16 to begin the signature collection process. 423,472 Y O U R V IEWS Date rape is a crime L etters W elcome �8 EXPLORI P IOWEEB /TUESDAY, MARCH 3, i ggp Each year, the Grey Whale migrates south And people come out view the Giants of the Deep Story by Larry Boisjolie Call me Ishmael. With this opening line from Herman Melville's "Moby Dick," I embarked on the thrilling sea adventure of finding the California Grey Whale. With their immense size, grace and power, sighting a whale on the open sea seemed like the opportunity for genuine adventure. I arrived at Helgren's Sport Fishing in Oceanside to begin my trek. The boat, a 60-foot charter with the name Oceanside 95, lay in waiting at its mooring. Also in waiting were about a gazillion fourth graders from a Fallbrook elementary school. Suddenly the prospect of adventure dimmed. We boarded the boat and putted off toward the open sea, and hopefully a pod or two of whales. Through March, about 20,000 California Grey Whales migrate from the Bering Sea to Baja California to calf their young. After they give birth the whales then head north again on approximately the same route. Whale-watchers by the thousands spend $10 per person for an opportunity to spy the leviathans en-route to their destination. We came upon a buoy crowded with Sea Lions. The animals, which look like large seals, are deceivingly innocent looking. Sea Lions have dangerously sharp teeth and do not especially like to be bothered. The male Sea Lions take 5060 mates and generally travel in harems. After about 20 minutes of heading out toward sea, our boat came upon a school of porpoises. Porpoises are actually small toothed whales which travel m large schools along the coast searching for food. The young porpoises are sheltered in the middle of the school for protective purposes. SEE TALE/PAGE 11 �TUESDAY, M ARCH 3 , 1 992 /PIONEER (619) 727-8144 Meadow Creek Apartments One & Two bedrooms • A Beautiful Place To Live 3474 Descanso Ave. • Highway 78 and Rancho Santa F e San Marcos, C A 92069 F REE P regnancy Test, • • • confidentiality support information filRTHRIGHT 245 N. Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, CA 744-1313 1018 2nd Street Encinitas, CA 942-5220 I don't beap Archie... Archie doesn't like Pioneer. He feels students are wasting their time reading the 'propaganda' found within these pages and is disappointed with thefinishedwork. On the contrary, Pioneer is one of the best student newspapers in its class. This publication is setting standards unprecedented in college history... without formal journalism classes. It is the only publication in North County to have an intercollegiate circulation. Our advertisers like that market, but we need your help. Don't be an Archie... support y our n ewspaper Patronize Pioneer's Advertisers E XPLORE 9 Learning more about Cetaceans All 85-100 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises are Cetaceans (meaning whales, pronounced see-tay-shuns). They range in size from the Harbor Porpoise, at 6 feet and 160 pounds, to the Blue Whales, the largest animal that has ever lived, at over 100 feet and 100plus tons. Although whales live in the water, they are very different from fish. Generally, whales are larger, have horizontal tails that move up and down when they swim, and are mammals. At one time their ancestors probably lived on land, and some 65 million years ago, began to return to the water. While on land, they evolved into animals similar to man in I many ways. The whale has lungs instead of gills and must surface to breathe; the young are born live and are nursed by milk that is at least 40 percent butterfat (compared to 2 percent for humans), at the rate of about 200 Two school kids use binoculars to aid glasses in a single squirt. Cetaceans are divided into two groups - the toothed whales, or Odontoceti, which feed primarily on squid and fish and include the Sperm Whale and all dolphins and porpoises: and the baleen whales, or Mysticeti called whalebone, consists of fringed, homy plates hanging from the upper jaw. In conjunction with the exhibit These look like a gigantic "Whales: Giants of the Deep," the mustache and strain minute food San Diego Natural History Museum is co-sponsoring a series of lectures organisms from the water, such on whales. as plankton and small fish. With Cabrillo National MonuToothed whales have one ment and Scripps Aquarium, the blowhole and baleen whales museum staff has gathered a group have two. The blowholes served of noted whale experts to present as nostrils that are located at the eight talks on four evenings. With top of the head. It is believed the first lectures given on Feb. 12, that toothed whales evolved three events still remain. before baleen whales. On March 10, whale biology will The words "dolphin" and be the evening's topic. Dr. Gerald Kooyman of Scripps "porpoise" are often used Institution of Oceanography will interchangeably, but there are a discuss "Diving in Marine Mamfew differences. Dolphins, for mals." He will talk on the comparaexample, have beaks, while tive diving behavior of pinnipeds, porpoises usually have round whales and selected sea birds and snouts and are generally smaller. the adaptations that allow for The wonders of marine sustained submergence in these airmammals have fascinated people breathing vertebrates. for centuries and are still incomThe second lecture that evening Discover 'Giants of the Deep' SEE FACTS/PAGE 11 will b e by Dr. Ann Mowles, staff scientist at Hubbs/Sea World DARLA BOISJOLIE/PIONEER them in seeing a whale. Research Institute, whose talk is entitled "Behavioral Ecology of the Killer Whales: Why Do Killer Whales Have Dialects?" She will discuss the behavioral ecology of killer whales and the role of their unique communication system. Whales under study will be the focus of the third evening on April 8. Dr. Sam Ridgway, senior scientist, Animal Care of the Naval Oceans Systems Center, will describe his research with T uffy, the first trained dolphin to work extensively with humans in the open sea. He talk, entitled "Dolphin Doctor," is also the name of his book; copies will b e available f or purchase and signing the night of the lecture. Following Ridgway will be Jim Antrim, General Curator of Sea World of California, whose talk is entitled "Killer Whale Breeding Program in a Marine Zoological Park Environment." He will describe Sea World's killer whale breeding program, and will show a video presentation of an actual birth, i SEE SERIES/PAGE 11 �Last Year, Pioneer Stole The Show With only eight issues published, Cal State San Marcos' student newspaper entered competition for the first time. The new publication surprised its own staff and other papers as it took seven top awards in the California Intercollegiate Press Association's annual convention; Pioneer is now ranked as one of the top three weekly college publications. This Year, We're Running It On April 9 ,10,11 and 12, Pioneer will welcome almost 500 college students to the 43rd California Intercollegiate Press Association's annual convention - here in San Marcos. This is one event that everyone is going to be involved in, from Cal State San Marcos students and staff to community businesses. But we can always use more help. Student volunteers are needed to assist with the convention itself. The four day event will include 13 competitions and over 12 workshops and lectures. There will be over 300 trophies and certificates awarded. And we need almost 100 volunteers! As you can see, there's a lot of numbers in this writers conference. But they all add up to the best conference in the history of California journalism... and the best exposure of this new university to other studentsfromacross the state. Get Involved! Call Pioneer at 752-4998 IT'S ONLY A MONTH AWAY! SIGN UP NOW! �T ALE F ACTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Upon seeing the animals, the hoard of hyperactive school children began to scurry. On each inch of railing they crowded the deck, peering at the frolicking animals. I stood on the upper deck and observed hundreds of the sea-faring beasts as they dove around and beneath the boat A fter c ruising p orpoise territory, w e o nce a gain h eaded for the o pen s ea. Our task as whale-watchers was to look for the tale-tale signs of a whale spout in the distance. These fountains of water allegedly shoot 30 feet into the air and are geyser-like in appearance. Another sign of whales is a smooth slick of water known as a whale track. These slicks are actually wakes created by whales as they pass close to the surface. I strained my eyes to spy these signs. Water water everywhere, but not a whale in sight. We passed a lone Sea Lion floating on its back in the water. The animal pointed its flippers upward to warm in the latemorning sua After another hour we still pletely understood. How, for example, can an air-breathing animal dive quickly to depths of 4,000 feet, stay down for an hour (like the Sperm Whale) and return to the surface faiiiy quickly without suffering the bends? How can a mammal live in water without drowning? Breathing is voluntary in Cetaceans, so that the animal is protected from accidentally inhaling water through the blowholes. DARLA BOISJOLIE/PIONEER How do whales find their way Even though there was no whales to be seen, dolphins entertained the whalethrough muiky water at black watching crowd. depths? They "see" by emitting came across no whales. a series of high-frequency clicks served during the trip. The chef The boat turned around and and picking up the echoes that also offers good humor and headed back toward the harbor. conversation in the event that no bounce off objects in front of We still kept vigil hoping to them. This ability is called whales are sighted. sight the giant mammals. The The boatripalone was worth echolocation. day before, Oceanside came Cetaceans are the most the price of a ticket. upon a whale as it was entering magnificently adapted of mamIf you feel lucky enough to the harbor. We were not as mals and much remains to be spot a whale than take a strong lucky. learned about them. Yet, today sunblock and dress in layers. If Eyen though we saw no the weather warms you can strip many cetaceans are threatened or whales, the trip was still a whale" off the outer layers of clotArigto endangered because of human actions. of an adventure. cool off. Dodging the masses of fourth graders (deck rats) became like a game of survival. v The ship also has a galley where hot food and cold beer is S ERIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 The final evening of the series will be May 5, and will focus human impact on and conservation of whales. Dr. A1 Myrick of the Fisheries Science Center will discuss wild dolphin populations and the impact of human activities on them in his talk entitled "Effects of Natural and Human-caused Stress on Dolphin Populations." Finally, marine biologist Margie Stinson will talk on the current status of whale populations and the protection afforded them by the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, in her lecture entitled "Status of Whale Populations Today: What is being Done and What Can Be Done to 'Save the Whale'." 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The one feature to the show that could be predicted, beside the ball tossing, was short commercials from Creature Comforts, last yearns favorite and academy award winner for animated short. As for the rest,j ust sit back and prepare to laugh, cry, b e politically challenged and socially aroused. 'Jesus Visits New York,' by Kenneth Tnihan of the U.S., is the shortest of the bunch and offers very little action or movement, yet this snippet presents the biggest social statement As Jesus stands on a street corner in the big apple, a thief runs by and steals his halo. That's it, end of film, statement made. 'Give Aids the Freeze! * i s another short, to the point animated film. This German film was crafted by Cathy Joritz. Aardman Animation, the people who brought 'Creature Comforts' to the screen,presents Peter Lord's 'Adam.' Through the art of claymation, Lord puts a larger-than-life Adam on a tiny world while the story follows his evolution with his creator. Abundant comedy also evolves in this four-minute feature. Joan Gratz created another masterpiece in clay with 'Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase.' Although Mona Lisa appears only once in the show, this seven-minute clip is a true work of a rt Gratz changes one art masterpiece into another by mixing the clay with the flow of music. The seven-year project, however, cannot be reproduced and has no originals for display. Gratz would work on top of the previous clay picture to create the next one, thus destroying' the previous frame. With about 10 frames a day, she would complete about two seconds of film. Oliver Harrison from England also used music as a focal poir\t to his animated, 'AmoreBaciami.' Actually, that was the p oint Simple, elegant text appears on the rscregn as a beautiful voi<£$ing those same words. The laughter in (his animated entourage is created by 'Lady and the Lamp,' ' Dinko's D ay' and the gutbusting 'Singing Ding a Lings.' But the two funniest, most though-provoking features are the conclusions to each half. They are both from England and are both up for an academy award. 'Balloon' is a multi-media animation that tells of a SEE FILMS/PAGE 15 �M usic C alendar Canned Heat: Performs March 5 with guest Lydia Pense and Cold Blood at 9 p.m. at the Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach. 4819022 Common Sense: Performs March 3 at 9 p.m. at the Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach. 481-9022 Crazy 8: Performs March 4 at 8:30 p.m. at the Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach. 481-9022 Dr. Feelgood: Performs March 6 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel, San Diego. 488-1081 Four Horsemen: Performs March 4 at Sound FX, San Diego. 560-8022/278-TIXS Haute Chile: Performs March 12 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel, San Diego. 488-1081 The Heroes: Performs March 5 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel, San Diego. 488-1081 Incredible Hayseeds: Performs March 6 at Sound FX, San Diego. 560-8022/278-TIXS Johnny Copeland: Performs March 11 at the Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach. 481-9022 Mar Dels: Performs March 7 and March 13 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel, San Diego. 488-1081 Mickey Thomas: Performs March 13 at Sound FX, San Diego. 560-8022/278-TIXS Molly Hatchet: Performs March 5 at Sound FX, San Diego. 560-8022/278-TIXS The Outlaws: Performs March 14 at Sound FX, San Diego. 560-8022/278-TIXS Reel to Real: Performs March 11 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel, San Diego. 488-1081 Shotgun Messiah: Performs March 7 at Sound FX, San Diego. 560-8022/278-TIXS Vikki Carr: Theatre East presents this concert April 4 at 8 p.m. in El Cajon. 440-2277 Theater Amadeus: The Ruse Theatre stages this story of music and murder at 3717 India Street, San Diego, through March 28. Tickets are $10. 295-5654 Beehive: Theatre in Old Town rocks to this 1960 musical at the stage in Old Town State Park, San Diego. Shows run through March 15. 688-2494 Bell, Book & Candle: Performing through March 14, the Santee Community Theatre stages a story of witches, lovers and books. Tickets are $8, $7 for students and seniors. 448-5673 Chekhov in Yalta: The North Coast Repertory Theatre presents this fictitious meeting with playwright Anton Chekhov through April 4 at the Lomas Santa Fe Plaza, Solana Beach. Tickets are $12 and $14.481-1055 Crimes and Reasons: This audience-participation dinner show is presented by Killer Dinner Theatre Productions and runs through April 11 at the Joyce Beers Community Center, San Diego. Tickets are $35 for one or $66 for a couple; dinner is included. 691-1994 Dolores Street: The Diversionary Theatre stages this lesbian comedy at 222 Broadway, San Diego, through April 4. Tickets are $8. Previews, showing through March 6 are $5.574-1060 The Heidi Chronicles: The Gaslamp Quarter Theatre Company stages a story of friends growing up at the Hahn Cosmopolitan Theatre, San Diego, through March 8. Tickets are $20 and $22. 234-9583 Joe Turner's Come & Gone: Performed at the Grove Playhouse, San Diego, Octad-One Productions presents this story of black experience in America. It runs through March 8. Tickets are $10, $9 for students, military and seniors. 466-3987/583-2418 Kiss Me Kate: The Lawrence Welk Resort Theatre opens this Cole Porter favorite Feb. 7 and runs through April 11. Tickets are CONTINUED/NEXT P AGE Roma's Pizzeria serves great food with friendly family environment Have you evo* visited a restaurant where you feel like you are entering a family reunion and you're the special guest? R oma's Pizzeria and Deli at 825 Williamston, in Vista, perfectly creates such an atmosphere. Owned by Rose and Jim Riley for almost 12 years, Roma's has become a landmark, a "town gathering area," in Vista. Everyone who is anyone in North County comes to Roma's and "everyone knows everyone." Some regular patrons have even placed their own nameplates firmly within their favorite booths because they frequent the restaurant so often. Other regulars, as soon as they enter the pizzeria, obtain immediate service because the restaurant personnel knows exactly what they will order. One customer orders spaghetti so often, that he has been affectionately nicknamed "the spaghetti man." Cindy Chovitz, the daughter of the owners, works as the waitress and general conversationalist in the restaurant. She puts in about 30 hours at R oma's each week because she loves being there. Chovitz is also a student in Cal ©OLLEGIATE (QjOUBMET BY D E B B I E DUFFY State San Marcos' credential program. One of Roma's regular customers is a principal at alocal school, and Chovitz didn't know it until she began talking to him about the credential program. For her, Roma's presents an opportunity to network in her future j ob market. Chovitz says that Roma's "is like Cheers" because people feel comfortable at the pizzeria; they "hop from table to table to talk to each other." People from all walks of life visit Roma's because, for them, the restaurant is like one big happy family. The food is superb enough to entice the customers back again and again to the restaurant. The menu ranges from spaghetti, to lasagne, to ravioli, to tortellini. Customers can order either a dinner (complete with soup or salad and garlic bread) or ala carte (also with garlic bread). Meals range from $5 to $9, while ala carte prices range from $4 to $8. The pizzas can be ordered with a multitude of toppings in sizes small ($5.60 to $9.25), medium ($6.6- to $11.50), and large ($8.60 to $13). There is a children's menu, daily specials and hot or cold deli sandwiches. The spaghetti and meatballs, a personal favorite, is cooked to perfection and is amply ladled with delectable sauce and hearty meatballs. At $4.75, it is a belly-busting meal deal. For the same ¡»ice, ravioli can b e substituted for meatballs. The tiny meat-stuffed pockets ofpastaperfectly compliment the spaghetti. The pizza combinations are remarkably savory. The thin-crusted favorite is ladled with tangy sauce, piled with palatable ingredients, and smothered with an abundance of cheese. R oma's has found its own little corner of pizza heaven. Overall, the atmosphere at R oma's will pull you in, but the food will keep you coming back for more. Debbie Duffy is Entertainment Editor for Pioneer. TOUCHLESS CAR WASH NO C LOTHS - NO B RUSHES In the Grand Marcos Auto Center off 78 Freeway 7 40 W. San Marcos Blvd. San Marcos WE RECYCLE OUR WATER W. 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EXPIRES MARCH 17,1992 846 I I FREE CAR WASH with HAND WAX $ n 19.99 ASK SALESMAN FOR DOTAILS VALID WITH COUPON. ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. EXPIRES MARCH 17.1962843 j i i i i i �Cabrillo lights San Diego's splendid past When the Pioneer staff decided to do an article on whale watching, it reminded me of last winter when I watched a whale from Cabrillo Point. Icouldn'tactually seea whale j ust a blow spout of water now and then, but I knew its exact location from the ring of boats that encircled the whale like a giant target. Even though I am a native of California, that was the first time I had ever driven out to the Point Loma Peninsula. On one hand, it is nice to have discovered something so beautiful in an area where I have lived for over 40 years, but on the other hand it seems sad that I deprived myself of this experience for so long. The Santa Ana conditions we have experienced this week not only provided a great excuse for a return visit they were absolutely perfect for enjoying the panoramic views. I particularly like the view from the Visitor Center and the Cabrillo Monument Perched on top of a ridge, both areas look over the harbor using downtown San Diego as a backdrop. One can normally see navy ships, bulging cargo barges, jets landing at Lindberg field, and delicate sailing ships zig-zagging through the bay. Besides the views the Visitor Center has films, historical and environmental displays and a superb bookstore. lean spendhours browsing through their collection of books, encompassing subjects dealing with the history, animals, fish, flora and scenery of San Diego and California. The pathfromthe new and modern CALENDAR/CONTINUED $26-$36. 749-3448 Knock 'Em Dead: This audience-participation dinner show is performed at the Reuben E, Lee showboat, San Diego, by E-T Productions. Tickets are $35.291 1870 The Boardwalk Murder Mystery: The Lake San Marcos Resort hosts this new Mystery Cafe audience-participation dinner show. Running indefinitely, the shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $30 and $32. 544-1600 T he Odd Couple ( female vers!on):The Sweetooth Comedy Theatre presents this production through March 7 at the Vermont Hotel, San Diego. 265-0471 The Puppetmaster of Lodz: KATHY SULLIVAN/PIONEER This French drama makes its West Coast premier at the Bristol Court A pinhole camera captures the historical essence of the Cabrillo lighthouse. Playhouse, San Diego. Performed graphs of the memorial. Last spring I by the Blackfriafe Theatre, this took a class in pinhole photography. show runs through April 12. TickThe first photographers used a pinhole ets are $14-$18 with a $2 discount BY KATHY SULLIVAN camera to capture images in the mid for students, seniors and military. Visitor Center up the hill to the an- 1800s. Even though I substituted 232-4088 cient lighthouse is like stepping back today's much easier to use film, the The Rape of Lucretia: Folk through a time warp. When walking camera procedure remains the same. legend is brought to the stage in A pinhole camera does not have Benjamin Britten's production at around the lighthouse it is hard not to become immersed in a type of his- glass lenses. Instead it has a very tiny the Civic Theatre, San Diego. torical fantasy of just what the light- hole made by pushing a sewing needle Presented by the San Diego Opthrough a thin sheet of brass. Because era, this show runs through March house might have witnessed. At one time it watched the Star of the hole is so small, the amount of 8. Tickets are $12-$60.236-6510 India sailing up and down the coast, time necessary to expose the film to Rio Can Be M urder: The now it watches the "Stars and Stripes." light becomes quite long. Murder Mystery performers The resulting images, sometimes presentthis audience-participation From pirate ships to aircraft carriers, from thefishingfleet to lost travelers, with unaccountable streaks of light, show at the Imperial House Resthelighthousehasseenhistory develop have the quality of the photographs taurant, San Diego. Shows run that appeared in publications over a under its guiding beams. Before you leave the memorial, a hundred years ago. I hope that you agree with me the visit to the tidal pools always remains a m ust Bring a picnic and spend Cabrillo Lighthouse becomes more some time becoming acquainted with alive when captured through a camthe tidal life of the California C oast era that reinvestigates the methods of AROUND THE WORLD A little information on my photo- the p ast & ACROSS THE USA! GREAT MEXICO TRIPS! Su »¡van's T ravels Working around the clock tonight? 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Tickets are $33-$37 and include dinner. 544-1600 Ruby's Bucket of Blood: The San Diego Repertory Theatre presents this story of sex, race and music in 1960 New Orleans at the Lyceum Theatre, San Diego, through March 14. Tickets are $16$22. 235-8025 Ruse Cabaret: This revue is presented by the Naked Theatre Club at 3717 India Street, San Diego. It runs indefinitely. 2955654 The Secret Garden: The Patio Playhouse Youtheatre presents this drama at the Vineyard, Escondido, through March 8. Tickets are $5. 746-6669 S oldier of P aradise: The UCSD Drama Department stages this romance at the Forum Studio, UCSD campus, through march 8. Tickets are $12, $6 for students. 534-4574 Stardust Grill Room Murders: This audience-participation dinner show runs indefinitely at the Handlery Hotel, San Diego. Tickets are $49. 297-3323 S teel M agnolias: Lamb's Players presents this Southern drama in National City through San Marcos Location I I L 7 27 W . 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Tickets are $59. 2942583 C omedy Comedy Nite: Located at 2216 El Camino Real, Oceanside, Comedy Night's upcoming comedians include: • March 3-8: John Fox, Rob Haney, Charlie Marko • March 10-15: George Lopez, Paul Dillery, Mike Gabriella Wednesdays are College Nights; students get 50 percent off admission with a student ID. Call I N * * * * CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 girl, her balloon and the heliumsuckingfiendwho wants the red, oval object. Spike and Mike thought that the character design of this film was so striking that it was chosen as the central theme of this year's Festival of Animation. As one of the longest running shows at 13 minutes, 'Balloon' is also oneof the best KenLidster the short's Moonlight Playhouse presents the wacky family comedy 'You Can't Take it With You' creator will be making a guest apthrough March 15 at the winter theater, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Pictured from left pearance March 20 and 21 at the are Neil Pisk (Paul), Kate King (Penny), Ken Kanniard (Mr. DePinna); Alexandra Auckland Festival. 'Manipulation' is the grand finale (Alice) and John Bisom (Tony). For more information, call 724-2110. for the 1992 Festival. Crafted by Daniel Greaves, 'Ma757-2177 for tickets. Mark Cordes, Ed Marques The Improv: Located at 832 • March 9: Kathleen Madigan nipulation' shows an artist draw, erase, Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach, the • March 10-15: James redraw and battle his creation in a Improv's upcoming comedians in- Stephens III, Kathleen Madigan, comical fashion. There's a hint of Bugs Bunny here, but a lot of origiDan Wedeking clude: nality and spunk. The only negative Call 483-4520 for tickets. • March 4-8: Judy Tenuta, aspect is that it ends too soon. On the subject of negative, this year's tribute to computer animation is depressing. Although the four films were created beautifully, the stories are bland, boring and lack viewer appeal. 'Garbage' saves the group with its political statements. 'La Pista' can also be trashed. This Italian feature is difficult to understand, has annoying sound and strains the eyes to watch i t The good part of this film is that it's short. The down side of the festival has not hurt its success. Each night is nearly a sell out and tickets for some shows have to be purchased at least a week in advance (midnight shows). Tickets are $6.50 in advance and $7 at the door. For thefirsttime, there is an $11 ticket for the standard 16show festival and the Midnight Show, the ultra sick and twisted films. Call 551-9274 f or advance tickets and information or 454-2594 the night of the show. SAN DIEGO'S #1 COMEDY NITE! h • Special Event! 2 Nites Only! 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Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer By: Jayne Braman Pride Graduate Intern Student and Residential Life announced in a December 11 press release that CSUSM "will not continue its limited off-campus housing operation after the end of the current academic year." Under the current program, CSUSM has a contract with Islands Apartments that allows students to lease apartments at below-market rates. The contract, which provides 77 rental units for CSUSM students^ will terminate as of June 30, 2001. The decision not to renew its contract with Islands Apartments leaves the university without student housing until the completion of a 400-bed project expected in 2003. Sandra L. Punch, director of Student and Residential Life (SRL) for CSUSM, stated in the. press release that "Not offering the program was a tough decision," she added, "We understand the rental market is very tight, and we will do all we can to help students who need housing find it." Three factors listed by Punch in the decision to end its current contract include: • The number of first-year students attracted to Cal State San Marcos continues to increase significantly each year. As a result, the campus has found it impossible to support a full range of residential life programs and the services necessary for an effective and sustainable program. »Article continues on page 2 Craven Hall built by CRSS to look postmodern, never intended to look tike a prison. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) CSUSM Not a Prison PDC to Renovate Campus Look By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor After eighteen years of public service, Congressman Ron Packard retired this past January. Upon request from CSUSM, Packard donated several boxes of congressional papers to the university. When asked why the university requested the congressional papers from Congressman Packard, Carol Bonomo, Associate Vice President for External Affairs, gave two reasons: the national history involved in Congressman Packard's writein victory to Congress and the history of the university. Packard was CSUSM's founding congressman before the new district lines were drawn in 1990. "I hope that these papers will give good insight into the political history of the region," said Bonomo. According to Marion Reid, Dean of Library and Information Services, "CSUSM will be keeping papers unique to Congressman Packard, such as his speeches and letters tracking his actions in Congress." Packard's papers mark the first congressional papers to be donated to CSUSM. Before students are allowed to view the » Article continues on page 3 fact. I mean students don't just tone...warmer, more friendly." think [CSUSM was built by a "We [CSUSM] are now manprison architect], they know it," aging our design which is the says Fields. key role of this department," says The Rumor Not all students believe the Malone. CSUSM's design manprison rumor. Student Darren agement gives greater control to Contrary to popular rumors, Marks says, "Yeah, I guess it is the outcome of future buildings. CSUSM's. buildings ^ w^re not as true as the rumors that the Craven Hall has three entrancdesigned by a prison architect. spirits of the dead chickens still es: the first, second, and f ifth According to Russ Decker, head of roam the campus. The school was floor. Almost every floor has a Planning Design and Construction not designed to resemble a prison different layout. The first and sec(PDC) at Cal State San Marcos, although prisons do have walls ond floors are much darker than there was "never the intent to look and doors—what a coincidence." the rest of the buildings and only like a prison." CRSS Architectural Group have two wings. There are three Part of what Decker thinks designed Craven Hall, but com- wings on the third through fifth adds to the prison look are the ment from company representa- floor, but they each have different "square, punched windows" in tives is unattainable, as a con- setups. Craven Hall. The Capital Planning struction company has bought out Since there is no consistency Design and Construction depart- CRSS. University Project Manager in the layout of each floor, stument at the Chancellor's office in Diane Malone says CRSS was dents are often confused when Long Beach managed the original "not a prison specialist, [and it is] searching for an office. One solubuildings at CSUSM. The build- not a good rumor." tion to help ease student confusion ings were designed during the is the addition of new signs. Some popular time of postmodern archi- Craven Hall Renovation Project of the new signs have already been tecture, and the designers at Long placed around campus. There will Beach did not want Craven Hall PDC is working to change the be more attention by PDC to the to look like a business building, image by using alternative win- placement of signs during the renso they designed the windows dow designs in the buildings cur- ovation project. to give the buildings an updated rently under construction. Another Student Darren Marks dislook. Craven Hall was completed upcoming change is the Craven agrees with the idea that Craven in 1992. Renovation Project, set to begin Hall is confusing. "I think the CSUSM student Nathan Fields when the new library is com- building was labeled well and user Congressman Ron Packard donated was shocked to find out the rumor pleted in Fall 2003. Malone says friendly," says Marks. his congressional papers to CSUSM, was untrue. "I thought it was that PDC plans to "set a new »Article continues on page 2 (Photo/ronapckard. com) T he R eturn of Stack Parking at C SUSM By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor Considered a success by the University, stack parking returned yesterday, February 5 to parking lot "C." Stack parking provides an additional one hundred parking spaces, and the service will be available until March 8. Parking Services has not determined if stack parking will continue every semester. Though Robert Williams, Technical Coordinator for Parking Services said, "[Stack parking] will probably continue at least until the expansion of the According to a CSUSM press parking lot. release on January 30, when someAccording to Williams, Parking one in a marked space is ready to Services is trying to move towards leave, the attendant moves the car a more permanent lot expansion. blocking him/her in, and parks it "But we are landlocked, so we are in the newly vacated space. By the thinking about a parking struc- end of the day, few cars are douture," said Williams, "but funding ble-parked. Students returning to is a concern because [structures] pickup vehicles that were doubleare very expensive." parked must see the attendant and Williams explained that stack use claim tickets to reclaim their parking begins "when the lot is keys. f ull. [Then,] students leave their Stack parking is available keys with a parking attendant." Monday through Friday and ends The attendants parallel park the at 2pm on these days. Students extra cars behind the marked spac- must pick up their car keys from es. the car attendants by 5pm. Weekly Web Site jSo^alNews*'*' Academics A&E Opinion ml pi tH! 5 6 Sports 7 Calendar 8 Humane Shelter Burns Down : Siorym page 3 (Pride Ph0to/MefameAddington) Please Recycle This Paper! �Craven Weekly Web Site Renovation Project Jafo wac for The Pride A new semester begins, and it is book-buying season again. I have never b een. particularly excited about the book prices in any of the college bookstores, nor have I run into anyone else who felt like he/she found a bargain at a campus bookstore. So, I decided to research the web to find alternative textbook sources. Here are the ones I found to be the best: http://www.bn.com/ http://www.amazon.com/ http ://www.bigw6rds.com/ http://www.varsitybooks.com/ http ://www.efollett.com/ http://www.ecampus.com/ http ://www.classbook.com/ classbook/ http://www.textbooksource.net/ http://www.exbook.com/ The following are services that list and organize textbooks books for sale by students: http://www.textswap.com/ http://www.campusbookssuck.com http ://www.buck-a-book.com/ Remember that it may also be possible to borrow books from friends who have taken the class. Email j afo wac@hotmail.com with comments or suggestions for the next website review. »CSUSMPrison Rumor Article Continuedfrom Page 1 Yet, according to Malone, the "flow" of the building is further complicated due to the temporary placement of the library on the third and fourth levels. While planning the administration and services building, CSUSM lost funding for the original library and had to put a temporary library in the middle of Craven Hall. Once the new library is built, however, they plan to use the open space of the fourth floor for open administration offices, Disabled Student Services and EARS (EOP and ASPIRE). According to Cheryl Le Gras, Senior Director of College Success Services, a "one-stop shop" for students will be located on the third floor. This will include Financial Aid and Enrollment Services. "The cashiers will not be moved into the one-stop shop center," says Le Gras, "but during peak times of the year, which have not been determined, individuals from cashiering will be stationed at the counter in the one-stop shop." The one-stop shop opening target date is Spring 2004. In addition, a one-card sys- tem office may be added. Marti Gray, the Executive Director of the Foundation at CSUSM, is currently coordinating the "needs assessment phase" of the one-card system. Gray pointed out that "the campus has not yet determined whether we will have a 'one-card' or not. If the campus decides that it's beneficial [from a service and a financial standpoint] to have a 'one-card,' students will be asked to participate in the planning of services offered on the card." Proposed under the one-card system, students will only use one-card as a student I.D., printing card, campus debit card, and dormitory housing key. When asked if he would like using a one-card system, student David Ludwig said, "I believe that [it] could be a convenient system if the potential security issues were ignored. It would be convenient to have one card to do everything; however, I would not be comfortable with the access into my life that someone else would gain if they got a hold of my card." Regarding student concern, Marti Gray said, "they [CSUSM] are fully aware of all security issues and any concerns of students and these will be looked into if they decide to plan the one-card system." The Career and Assessment Center, photo I.D., Student and Residential Life, and a satellite office for Counseling and Psychological Services will also be located on the third floor once the Craven Hall Renovation Project is completed. Black History Month Celebrated at CSUSM "It Is Never Too Late To Learn99 By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor February 2001 marks the 75th celebration of Black History Month. CSUSM's Arts & Lectures Series and ASI will be hosting events celebrating this special month. One event featured in the Arts & Lectures Series is exhibit by professional photographer and literature professor, Lynda Koolish. "The Weather of Change/and Clear Light," is a collection of photographs of African-American writers, and will be on display February 8-28 in the Library Gallery. An artist's reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3pm in the Library Courtyard. Koolish will lecture on the exhibit Feb. 12 at noon in Academic Hall 102. ASI's events this month include musical performances by the reggae band, Shocks of Mighty, performing this Wednesday, Feb. 7, at noon in the Dome Plaza. The following Wednesday, Feb. 14, Natty Scat, a steel drum band, will perform at noon in the plaza. On Friday, Feb. 16, ASI's 2nd Annual Black History Month Breakfast will include keynote speaker Mayor Terry Johnson of Oceanside. For more inforaiation refer to The Pride's Calendar of Events, or call ASI at 750-4990. When he taught the Filipino elementary school children about their history, he realized there was very little black history taught to African-American people in the U.S. "We will teach ourselves about ourselves," said Dr. Woodson, regarding the teaching of black history. Dr. Woodson, born from parents who were former slaves, received his bachelors and masters degree in European History from Chicago University. He went on to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard in 1912, according to CNN's Black Carter Woodson is credited as the History Month Interactive Web founder of Black History Month. Site. (Photo/CNN.com) In 1915, Woodson began the The History ofBlack Association for the Study of African-American Life and History Month History. "The educational system of By: Victoria B. Segall a country is worthless unless it Pride Editor [revolutionizes the social order]. Men of scholarship, and prophetic As a historian, Dr. Carter G. insight, must show us the right Woodson is credited as the founder way and lead us into light which of Black History Month when, in. is shining brighter and brighter," 1926, he inaugurated Black History said Dr. Woodson. Week at the Wabash Street YMCA Dr. Woodson wrote or coin Chicago, according to Jacqueline wrote approximately 22 literary Goggin, author of Carter G. works that include The Journal Woodson: A Life in Black History. of Negro History (1910) and The Dr. Woodson chose the month of Miseducation of the Negro (1933). February because of the February birthdays of Frederick Douglass Additional Sources: and Abraham Lincoln, two influamericanhistory.about.com ential individuals in Africanwww.blackhistory.com American history. w ww.cnn.com/EVENTS/ Dr. Woodson taught overseas, blackjiistory/index.html including the Philippines, in 1903. Islands Apartments provided students with off-campus housing before CSUSM decision to drop contract. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Student Housing Terminated » Article Cont. from Pg 1 • The campus has determined that it must redirect its limited resources to improving and increasing off-campus housing services for all students. • The university needs to plan for the development of its campus housing project. SRL is in the process of developing a web site with virtual tours of apartment complexes near the campus. This web site will also provide other rental listings and include a roommate matching service. SRL also provides workshops to direct students in selecting roommates and rental properties. For information on housing opportunities in the area, call SRL at (760) 750-4970. CSUSM Students Reveal Beliefs in National Survey By: Jayne Braman Pride Graduate Intern CSUSM students participated in the inaugural National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The findings from the spring 2000 survey reveal that "CSUSM curriculum is distinguished by an unusually strong emphasis on abstract thinking skills, writing, the use of electronic medium, and fostering interaction among students from diverse backgrounds," according to Bettina Huber, Director of Analytic Studies, in her address Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the AllFaculty Meeting and Academic Assembly. The NSSE survey is an extension from an annual inquiry of four-year colleges and universities. The NSSE survey is unique in that respondents estimate the amount of time they, devote to various academic activities during the academic year instead of responding to questions about their level of satisfaction. Last spring's survey focused on entering and exiting students at a diverse group of 276 four-year colleges and universities. Surveys were randomly sent to 350 firsttime freshman and 350 seniors at CSUSM, with responses from 163 freshman and 206 seniors. Students responded to 40 survey items that developed five benchmarks for effective educational practice. The benchmark scores revealed: 1) Level of Academic Challenge, wherein 85 percent of seniors and 80 percent of freshman responded that they were intellectually and creatively challenged by an emphasis on synthesis and analysis and the number of papers required. 2) Enriching Educational Experiences, wherein 85 percent of seniors and 65 percent of freshman responded that they were exposed to peers with diverse ideological Viewpoints and cultural backgrounds and that opportunities in electronic media allowed them to access to real-world experiences. 3) Active and Collaborative Learning, which focused on participatory activities, scored in the 75th percentile with seniors and the 70th percentile with freshman. 4) Student Interactions with Faculty Members, however, scored disproportionately low scores when compared with responses from comparable schools. Only 30 percent of seniors and freshmen responded that they interacted with faculty outside of class. Huber believes that the results reflect an aspect that is "not integral to life on a commuter campus." Students tend to leave campus shortly after classes with approximately 40 percent of students working more than 20 hours per week off campus. 5) Supportive Campus Environment - this benchmark reflects a disparity between freshman and seniors responses with 60 percent of freshman feeling that the faculty and staff are committed to their success while only 25 percent of seniors responded similarly. "CSUSM received disproportionately high scores on three of the five benchmarks identified," commented Huber, "One of the reasons the San Marcos respondents find their course work unusually challenging is the substantial emphasis their courses place on abstract-thinking skills. Both freshman and senior respondents are more likely than those at other master-level campuses to say that their courses place substantial emphasis on analyzing ideas or theories, on synthesizing information and experiences, and on making judgments about the accuracy of arguments and methods." Campus administrators feel that these curricular strengths are reflective of longstanding campus commitments and may lead to a distinguished trademark for the university. �Escondido Humane Shelter Needs Help to Rebuild By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor A f ire destroyed the Escondido Humane Society shelter on January 20, and led to the deaths of one hundred and f ifteen animals. Eightyfive animals survived, however, thanks to the efforts of the f ire department, police, shelter staff, | and v olunteers/Many of the surviving animals were treated for smoke inhalation and burns at the Acacia Animal Hospital. The Saravias family, like many local families, had a long-standing relationship with the shelter. Miguel Saravia and his two dogs are saddened by the loss of the shelter. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) W hile walking h is two dogs past t he shelter r uins, Miguel Saravias received donations totaling over Police and stopped to comment on the trage$125,000 the first few days a fter Fire Dept. dy, "Having dogs, I t hink it sucks. the fire. "Depending on how you searched My w ife is really sad." through ™0 - «. J j look at it, it i s not very much," The Saravias f amily had put c -A , ' debris to , % j . Smith said, We will need $3 milj find cause one of their dogs up for adoption .' , „ u u f. i u frtll m am izr/\«><M/%/l lion j ust to rebuild the shelter. ., Qtin (he r>hl M offire. and t"ho children w ere worried On January 25, local radio (Pride about their dog's safety. Saravia celebrity Chris McKay held a Photo/ tried t o ease his children's conremote broadcast in f ront of the Melanie that Saturday night. cerns by telling t hem that he Petco Pet Store to raise f unds for Addington) On Monday mornbelieved their dog had been adopt- t ^ s h e k r A s an animal lover ing, he began making ed before the f ire. phone calls to set up a f undraiser. Many in the When asked why he decidcommunity, such as ed to give the fundraiser, Mckay How to Donate to the Escondido Humane Shelter the Saravias f amisaid, "How many animals were ly, responded to the l. Call (760) 233-1569 to make credit card donations. killed? You'd have to b e a Donations will be taken over the next few months. tragedy by donatcold hearted person not to care. Another donation option, especially for students, is ing over t wo ware[Besides], I did nothing but to donate ten dollars a month over a period of a few houses f ull of dog months. give a p latform. The heroes f ood and blankets are the volunteers who gave for the surviving 2. You can also mail checks to: | everything. From my heart, I Palomar Community Bank a nimals. Although really want to thank everyone 355 W Grand Ave. the Humane Society Escondido, CA 92025 f who contributed, especially the is g rateful for these kids." donations, it needs All .checks* should be made out totikeEscondido Humane : Members of the commumonetary donations Society. nity gave a total of $10,030 t o begin paying for 3. You can make cash donations at the bank listed above in donations. "The turnout was the medical bills for or at the Humane Society Thrift Store located at 14175 really great," remarked Mark surviving a nimals Escondido Blvd. in-Escondido. Dubois, owner of A m e m o r i a l and the society's Powersurge Cafe, tree began at Want to adopt one of the surviving pets? other immediate Call (760) 745-4362 or visit Dubois d onated the front of the bills. www.escondidohumanesocietv.org for more information coffeeforthe fund- belter. Many "We are a very on adoption procedures. people were A poor non-profit raiser According t o u c h e d b y t h e t o a n a rticle i n tragedy. organization and it was a total loss," said volunteer and dog owner, Mckay was deeply t he J anuary 2 5. i ssue (Pride Photo/ Carolyn Smith. The shelter upset a fter hearing about the f ire o t t h e N o r t h C o u n t y Melanie Add- Times, Alysa Vanderzanden of San Marcos pledged to match that day's donations, boosting the total donation to more than $20,000. Mckay received another $260 in checks since the fundraiser. Phil Morgan, ExecutiveDirector for the Humane Society, said i n a press update a fter the f ire, "We will continue to depend on the generosity of the public for f unding and donations of constructionrelated services as we go forward with rebuilding o ur facility." According to Carol Rea, o fficial spokesperson for the Escondido police in charge of the investigation, the original shelter is destroyed and will have to b e Completely torn down. The Humane Society i s currently operating at a temporary o ffice at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce. The Humane Society will only b e able to keep half of the 25 employees on the payroll to handle administrative matters due to the society's limited f unds. Donations of o ffice supplies are still being sought. A woman in her mid-forties who declined t o give her name was unable to donate money but wanted to do something to help. She had been forced to place her cat in the shelter when she moved into a motel. A s she placed a remembrance card on the memorial tree located i n f ront of the shelter she said, " It's j ust so sad. You t hink they are safe and then t his..." Congressman Packard Grants Library Request Congressional Papers Donated to CSUSM »Article cont. from pg 1 material, the boxes of papers will b e sorted and archived. A fter the papers are organized, they will b e available f or student viewing upon request. Due to the shortage of library s taff and the planning of the new library, the congressional papers will not be available for viewing until the new library opens in the summer of 2003. As CSUSM's founding congressman, Packard served the 48th District that covers Carlsbad through Temecula, the residences of more than twenty-percent of CSUSM students. Packard was the f ourth Congressman in history to reach o ffice through a w ritein in 1982. A write-in occurs when voters actually write the name of the candidate they wish to vote for on the ballot. In a recent press release, Congressman Packard stated the following: " I am pleased that my congressional papers will b e housed at Cal State San Marcos. The district I served and the university that was founded during m y congressional career have meant a great deal t o me and to my family. I am glad to know that some of my legislative history will be available to f uture scholars through Cal State S an, Marcos' library archives." Packard w as i nfluential in acquiring the f unding for the widening of the Twin Oaks Bridge, as well as f unding for the new trolley that will eventually stretch f rom Oceanside to Escondido. ington) CALIFORNIA NEEDS YOU! Fellows work directly with state legislators, the Governor's office and other constitutional officers, and the Supreme and Superior Courts, to develop public policies for the most challenging and diverse state in the nation. 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All Riahts Reserved �Academics Radin Scholarships Available to Volunteers By: Darcy Walker Pride Staff Writer Many students volunteer their time to help out in the community, either through a campus club, their church, or one of several classes at CSUSM that have service learning components. These students f ind rewards in the form of experience, academic credit, or personal satisfaction. Now, through the new Radin Community Service Scholarship, students who give their time and work can receive a $1,000 cash award. Fresno entrepreneur Marc Radin started the scholarship. According to Lynda Gaynor, Director of the O ffice of Community Service Learning, Radin wanted college students to have the chance to not only to help in the community, but also to test out their career ideas. Therefore, the volunteer work given by students must relate to either their major or future career direction. "We recognize that either of these factors can credit through a concurrent, relatchange," said Gaynor. The experi- ed course. The $1,000 scholarence of actually working in a ship is awarded at the end of the given field can help to either con- semester, after an evaluation. firm or rule out a potential career According to Gaynor, ten goal. scholarships are available: five of To qualify, applicants must which are held for students with be full-time students with a col- financial need, and the other five lege GPA of 3.0. Freshmen need open to. anyone who meets the a 3.3 high school GPA. A fter primary qualifications. The first applying through the Financial Aid of these ten was recently awarded and Scholarship Office, located at to Leslie Miller, a Liberal Studies Craven 4204, students can look major who will be helping the through a file of qualified non- Elizabeth Hospice develop a volprofit organizations that need vol- unteer program for children. unteers. The Office of Community There is no deadline, said Service Learning, at Craven 1212, Gaynor. Considering, however, has this listing and will help set that all volunteer hours must be up "employment." completed by the end of the semesThroughout the semester, stu- ter, she urged students to come in dents give 140 hours of on-site and apply now. service with the organization and Future Radin Scholarships are 30 hours of related work on cam- already funded, in case you miss pus. The majority of the student your chance this spring. At least work must actively reflect the ten will be awarded each fall and student's career goal. "Stuffing spring for the next five years. envelopes for 140 hours does Beginning this fall, the program not provide students with any will be available for part-time useful experience," said Gaynor. students. Students will also earn academic New Course Available for Students By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor A new course is available to literature and writing majors at Cal State San Marcos. LTWR 318 has been in the catalog for five years, but this is the first semester since 1998 that the class has been available to students. Professor of the Small Press Publishing course, Dr. Madeleine Marshall, has joined forces with Community Service Learning (CSL) to provide a learning experience that will allow students to leave the class with a "sense of the practical usefulness of writing and editing skills, the opportunities to do good in the community-to explain worthy causes, to tell stories, to raise money," says Dr. Marshall, " Often, even to help an organization find its purpose." As part of CSL, students will help build a publication with a non-profit organization in the community. A few of the companies that students will have Administration Creative Arts and Design (cre- the chance to work with are: ative projects that meet establish The Escondido Mercado Project, North County Interfaith Council, criteria are welcome) Education Engineering and Computer Science Health, Nutrition, and Clinical Sciences Humanities and Letters Physical and Mathematical Sciences Calling All Papers Annual CSUSM Student Research Competition By:: Jayne Braman Pride Graduate Intern CSU State-wide Student Research Competition to be held at San Jose State University on April 27 The annual CSUSM Student and 28. Research Competition, scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, from The CSUSM competition 3-5pm in Commons 206, is an committee invites all undergradopen invitation for all under- uate or graduate students currentgraduate and graduate students. ly enrolled at CSUSM, as well Interested participants in all dis- as alumni/alumnae who received ciplines should submit proposals/ their degrees in spring, summer, abstracts to the Academic Senate or fall 2000, are eligible. O ffice on Thursday, Feb. 15, and completed projects on Wednesday, According to the statewide Feb. 21. competition website, the statewide competition will have separate The annual research competi- undergraduate and graduate divition promotes excellence in under- sions for each of the following graduate and graduate scholarly nine categories: research and creative activity by recognizing outstanding student Behavioral and Social Sciences accomplishments/Winning entries Biological and Agricultural will receive cash prizes and qual- Sciences ify to attend the 15th Annual Business, Economics, and Public The San Jose State steering committee reserves the right to adjust categories as numbers or submissions necessitate. For more information, contact CoBA Prof. Alan Styles, a stvles@mailhostl.csusm.edu. 750-4215 or visit the statewide competition website at http:// SVww.sjsu.edu/csuresearch2001. Free Speech Area Tuesday, February 13 Music from 9-5 Audition to be the next voice of Pride Radio from 11-1 break. Financial need.is a requirewhich offer awards ranging Today! ment. from $250 to $7000 each. A.SXAmeriqinTTMliaiiScholarship The priority date for filing in Honor of Lee Dixon: a $1000 Carolyn Mahoney Endowed the General Scholarship award for a tribally enrolled Scholarship: A scholarship of Application is March 2, American Indian student. $600 will be awarded to a math2001. In addition, check Academic achievement, service ematics major who is enrolled full out the Financial Aid and to the Indian community, and time (at least 12 units) and has t Scholarship Office bulletin financial need will be consid- a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher. Financial ered. Preference will be given to need is not a criterion. board*..other scholarships an entering freshman, continuing Crystal Catering Scholarship: Numerous scholarship are posted and correspond- students will be considered. ing applications are availOne scholarship of $500 will be opportunities are available African American Scholarship: awarded to a student enrolled through the FINANCIAL able. Several scholarship oppor- A $1,000 award to an African in the College of Business AID & SCHOLARSHIP American student with a G.P.A. Administration who has a G.P.A. OFFICE, located in Craven tunities are listed below. of 3.0 or higher and financial of 3.0 or higher, with a preference for a resident of Oceanside or an Hall, Room4204. Completion Again, with just one General need. Accounting major. Scholarship Application you of the 2 001-02 G eneral Scholarship Application is have applied for all scholar- BreeTinney Re-entry Scholarship: A scholarship of $250 will be CSUSM AVID S cholarship. A all that is needed in order ships, for which you are eli- awarded to a female undergradu- $1,000 award for a student who to be considered for several gible and others that may ate student who is a single parent was enrolled in a high school scholarships opportunities, become available. Apply resuming study after an extended AVID program, has a high finan- Attention CSU San Marcos Students! Apply Today I Twin Oaks Valley High School, and Being Alive San Diego. Students are also welcome to create a publication with a company of their choice or create personal projects, such as books of poetry. Before students work on their individual projects, the class as a whole will help to build a publication for several on-campus groups, including the Literature and Writing Department and the College of Business. CSL classes, such as Small Press Publishing, give students the opportunity to work with the community as they learn. Students work with their instructor and their community organization supervisor to "establish learning objectives and to reflect on the interaction between their community experience and their academic learning," according to the CSL Guide. Other community service learning courses are available on campus. Contact Lynda Gaynor at 750-4055 in Community Service Learning to learn more about these courses. cles. Fenstermaker Foundation Scholarship: For students who will major in biology, chemistry or computer science, with a 3.5 G.P.A. or higher. Each scholarship may be up to $7,000 annually and may be renewed. Financial need is not a criterion. At least three scholarships will be awarded. Louis V, Messner Memorial Scholarship in Accounting: One scholarship of $500 will be awarded to a student who will be enrolled as a junior majoring in Accounting in Fall 2001. Requirements include a cumulative overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher and financial need. The Financial Aid and Scholarship O ffice is located in Craven Hall, cial need, and has overcome obsta- 4th Floor, Room 4204. �The Pride Arts & Entertainment Tuesday, February 6,2001 5 So, You Want to Be a Writer G od Speed You Black Emperor! Dianne Hirning for The Pride "Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven" Diego. The book was set in San Diego so I checked out the locaI have been in college for tions I was using in the story to nine years, off and on, and have make sure that I described them changed my major four times. This accurately, year, however, I will finally graduate with a degree in Literature / ); How does the editing and and Writing and I will begin writ- publishing process work? ing my first book. G: I found the editor through the It was at this stage that I initial publisher I was considerfound out that someone I grew up ing. I sent him a copy through Gavin Cutshall, a business major, with had just published his first e-mail. By the time I sent it to wrote his first novel, Watching Maria (Photo/Dianne Hirning) novel. He, however, was majoring the editor, it had already been rem in business, not literature. How written three times. The editor not yself. I would submit articles did he do that? only checks things like grammar t 0 magazines and newsletters to Gavin Cutshall started writ- and tense, but also makes sure get my name and book title circuing Watching Maria in March of the story flows and that there are l a t e d 1998. After two years and many no holes. As far as the publishing rewrites, he completed his novel, goes, I chose to go through an D: Have y°u gotten a good Watching Maria is the story independent publisher. They do response from the people that of a young man who tries to mend what's called 'print on demand' have read Watching Maria? The the heart of a rape victim. As she which is when someone wants to PeoP*e that have read it h a V e real heals, he must struggle to remain buy a book; they print it right then ty enjoyed it. It kind of relevant in her life. and there. It is all done through the surprised me because, really, the Dianne: How did you decide Internet. There is even an E-book t a r S e t audience is young adult, on the subject matter for your version of Watching Maria out b u t for t h e m o s t P a r t ^ h a s b e e n novel? there. There are a few inde- a d u l t s t h a t h a v e been reading it. Gavin: It sort of just came to me. pendent publishers out there, but T h e m e n w h o h a v e b e e n reading I was taking a class in persuasive I chose to go through Xlibris it" have enjoyed it, but not nearly writing for business and I wrote because I liked that option of a s m u c h a s t h e women. I think in the first person for the first being able to choose between hard i l h a s t o d o a l o t with subject time. My professor told me that it and soft cover. ~~ ~ matter. 1 was really good and that I might was very impressed with want to pursue it. I wrote about D: How did you market your Gavin's use of everyday language and what I knew from either personal book? the realistic quality of the experience or what I learned and G: Sending e-mails, writing let- writing when I read this novel, experienced through friends. ters, and sending postcards to Watching Maria is a moving story everyone I knew. I had a local that will touch the hearts of readD: Did you have to do a lot of printing company make up a e r s More research? bunch of postcards with the book information about G: Almost none at all. A lot of cover that I designed. I saved a lot Watching Maria may be found at the research I did was here in San of money by doing the marketing www- WatchingMqria.com. By: Christopher Orman Pride Staff Writer glockenspiel duet, the band deftly constructs dissonant elements, ala Gustav Mahler, into philosophiTaking their musical and p hil-cal explorations. Titles like On osophical tenets from Gustav Coming Storm, Death Drone, and Mahler and Georg Lukacs, the Bums used to sleep on the beach Montreal based nontet, God Speed at Coney Island, all pinpoint the You Black Emperor! 's latest band's personal belief that a revorelease "Lift Your Skinny Fists lution must occur, because the Like Antennas to Heaven," eradi- current society has stolen indicates any preconceived, capitalis- vidual freedom for monetary purtic categorizations currently being poses. employed in modern music. The storm is portrayed by a Before listening to the album, slow moving string quartet, and the buyer will be amazed by the often intensifies to frenzied meaband's pompous nature. Adorning sures. Amongst the orchestrated the cover are two hands postured madness, the listener will hear in a Jesus Christ-manner, followed homeless people talking about by liner notes that show a pho- Coney Island and children laughtograph of an incoherent white ing on a playground, serving as supremacy sign, overshadowed by examples of people misled by a manifesto for peace. Beyond the the capitalist system. Following artistic pretensions, few indepen- GSYBEI's musical argument, dent bands have the wherewithal these suppressed and disconcertand monetary ability to release ed people will gain a greater pera two CD set? which consists of sonal freedom, only four songs. Equally groundWhile dense, disturbing, and breaking, the band does not dis- potentially philosophically f rusclose their names, or their cur- trating, "Lift Your Skinny Fists rent location, and instead makes Like Antennas to Heaven!" has a rather simple, but intriguing been mentioned as the "album declaration, "Who doesn't want Radiohead which 'Kid A' had to at least feel a little more f ree?" been." Concerning the music, both GSYBE!'s two CD set will discs consist of classical move- be the album of 2001. "Lift Your ments, which are only classical in Skinny Fists Like Antennas to their construction, rather than in Heaven!" is only available at their sonic textures. Moving from independent record stores. Visit slow, cathartic sections to high- www.lousrecords.com for more speed, drum and bass crescendos, information, to eventually air raid sirens and a �Psyche F airy R eturns! Send Q uestions t o psychefairy@hotmail.com The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Graduate Intern Advisor Letter From The Editors Melanie Addington Victoria B Segall Darey Walker Nathan Fields Steve Compian I Welcome Back! Jayne Braman j Madeleine Marshall Pride Radio. Students are welcome to drop by to learn more about Pride Radio, or to j oin our If a ny of you had as much mailing list. There will also b e All opinions and letters to the editor, | trouble getting u p early t his first music and casual interviews for published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent t week of school like I did, then possible show hosts. the views of The Pride, or of California State| we have something in common. Second, t hanks to the f inanBniversity San Mareos. Unsigned editorials | Hopefully, however, t he w inter cial support of Academic A ffairs, represent the majority opinion of The Pride j break was somewhat relaxing and ASI, the President's O ffice, and editorial board. Letters to the editors should include | r estful for you all. Student A ffairs, the Pride editors an address, telephone number, e-mail and Over the vacation, there have will be representing CSUSM at identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted | been visible changes around the 23rd College Media Convention : via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual edi- | CSUSM, including: the near com- in New York f rom Feb. 15-17. tors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print I pletion of the Twin Oaks Valley Third, in addition to our opinanonymous tetters, | Bridge and the continued develop- ion editor, Darcy Walker, we welDisplay and classified advertising in fhf Pride should not be construed as the I ment of the new A rts & Sciences comed t wo new section editors. endorsement or investigation of commercial | Hall buildings. Steve Compian is our new sports enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the The Pride h as b een devel- editor, and Nathan Fields j oined right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on TuesdaysI oping over the winter break, as the t eam as f eature editor and during the academic yeat Distribution includes business manager. We are looking all ofCSUSM campus, local eateries and other | well. San Marcos community establishments. First, another exciting step forward to working with both of towards increasing student com- them. The Pride : * I munication at CSUSM is the new The convention will feature California State University San Marcos | Pride Radio. The s taff has been pver 2 00 sessions and workshops, San Marcos, CA | working with Patrick D'Acre of including media tours, individual 92096-0001 | Harmony Radio Network to build critique sessions, as well as lecPhone: (760) 750-6111 | the f irst CSUSM student web east. tures f rom j ournalism professionFax: (760) 750-4030 I On Tuesday, Feb. 13, The Pride als, such as s taff f rom The New I w ill fiave a fable located in the York Times and national news con| Free Speech , Area to introduce sultants. We know the convention will help u s continue to improve our student newspaper. * Qf course^ as a university student newspaper, some things never change. The Pride still strongly encourages student contributions. 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Nine of the . unners were named HMBMWMMHBM^B! r CSUSM Women's Golf Team "We set goals for our student athletes fi^^ in*he2000 at the beginning of each season, so they M M NAIA Worn en s know what they need to achieve to make ^ ^ ^ f ' Coif it to the nationals," said Coach Scott, "If H H r V ^ ' ^ i M Chanpionshi last they put forth effort early on, they can do gHj»M P \ S aturday, February 17, the track and field team will compete in the -Pomona Pitzer at Pomona College. W Photo) The men's golf team, which ^ „, ^ j ^_ 1 , currently ranks 6th in the nation, will comOn February 12 and 13 the women's fa ^ first t o u r n a m e n t o f t h e s e a s o n golf team, coached by Fred Hanover and Q n F e b n a n d 13 at C S U Bakersfield. Dan Anderson, will have the first compete T h e N A I A R e g i o n a l s w i l l t a k e l a c e i n ton of the| spring season at the San Diego April and the NAIA Nationals will take State Invitational. 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Fasten" �On-Campus Events Wednesday, February 7 Reggae Concert: "Shocks Of Mighty99 Time: Noon Location: Dome Plaza "The Health Status of San Diego County's Hired Farm Workers99 Time: 4:30pm Location: ACD 102 Thursday, February 8 Artists Reception: Lynda Koolish & "The Weather of Change/and Clear Light99 Time: 3pm-5pm Location: Library Courtyard "The Weather of Change/and Clear Light": Photographs of African American Writers. Monday, February 12 Lynda Koolish & Photographs of African-American Writers Time: Noon Location: ACD 102 Wednesday, February 14 Professional photographer and literature professor, Lynda Steel Drum Band Concert: Koolish, discusses her exhibit, "Natty Scat99 "The Weather of Change/and Time: Noon Clear Light," a collection of pho- Location: Dome Plaza tographs of African American writers. The exhibit will be on exhibit until February 28. Dr. Jane Delgado of National Alliance for Hispanic Health Time: Noon Location: ACD 206 far women, by women Referrals ion •Medical Care • Housing •Financial 6c Legal Assistance •Material H eeds •Child Care •Pregnancy Education • Support G roups The Pride would like to acknowledge the kind cooperation of Ellen Villalobos from Enrollment Services and Ellen Hawthorne from Facilities, who made i t possible for The Pride to have the use of four much-needed filing cabinets. 619-516-3266 Him>c W m toTHixniyii om he Best of Alternative and Traditional Healthcare D r. A ndrea C ole-Raub Board C ertified F amily Practice Men's Golf Tournament Location: CSU Bakersfield Club Meetings Friday, February 9 ASI Board of Directors Meeting Time: 3pm Location: Commons 206 Pro-Am Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines See Tiger Woods at a discount! Cal State San Marcos has discounted daily tickets available. For information on purchasing tickets call or e-mail Debbie ASI Club Fundraising Days The deadline for to register is Monday, Feb. 5. Registration forms for this event are available in your club mailboxes and also in Commons 203. February 12 - 1 5 CAMP WAYNE FOR GIRLS OnXhm^Wmmm mde f&r pregmml wmim and women with small duUren w ww.wrg»org CSUSM Sports Women's Golf: San Diego State Invitational Location: SDSU February 5-11 Dr. Jane L. Delgado, a renowned expert in Hispanic health care, president and CEO of the National -Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance), will meet with faculty, students and community members to learn about campus and community efforts to address minority Womek's Resource Committee San^D health care in the region. Delgado Dale at 750-7100 or Tina Bell at will give a presentation about the 750-4046. state of Hispanic health in the U.S. and the work of her Association. 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By: Melanie Addington The philosophy exam was a piece of cake — which was a bit of a surprise, actually, because I was expecting some questions on a sheet of paper. -Smith & Jones I am returning this otherwise good typing paper t o you because someone has printed gibberish all over it and put your name at the top. -English Professor, Ohio University What's another word "Thesaurus?" -Steven Wright for A university professor set an examination question in which he asked what is the difference between ignorance and apathy. The professor had to give an A+ to a student who answered: I don't know and I don't care. -Richard Pratt, Pacific Comp. Weekly, 20 July 1990 Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils. -Hector Louis Berlioz I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. -Mark Twain NEED FINANCIAL AID FOR FALL 2001/SPRING 2 002? NEED HELP COMPLETING NEXT YEAR'S FORMS? 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Black History Month Craven Hall parking spring 2001 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/35a3b3419e46a4cf4510a26f897d6de6.pdf e1cd8eee3b7b66072df1c2a84354d133 PDF Text Text RBC FEB i f CSUSM Information http://www.csusm.edu/pride Could the Internet be the Solution for Student Housing? By: Angela Oesterle Pride Staff Writer "Where are they going to go?" This seems to be the first question students ask when they are told that CSUSM will no longer offer housing as of June 2001. Interim Director of Student and Residential Life, Sandra Punch, tells students to wait for the "big package" housing has in store for 2003. With construction of the apartment-style dorms anticipated to break ground in fall 2001, Student Housing and Residential Life (SRL) is looking more towards the future rather than focusing on the current impact of the elimination of student housing. The dorms are expected to include 400+ beds and will be available for CSUSM students in Fall 2003, but the CSU Trustees must first approve the plan. Punch is working to establish a housing program with such people as Russ Decker, Director of Design and Construction; Susan Mitchell, Senior Director of Health, Counseling, and Disability Services; Jonathan Poullard, Dean of Students, Francine Martinez, VP of Student Affairs; and others. Although there will be no school-sponsored housing, Punch believes alternatives, such as seeking housing centers via the Internet, will benefit students. "What we are really doing right now is upgrading our web site," said Punch, "We are actually visiting a dozen apartment complexes in the area, from Escondido to Vista and places in Carlsbad...\ye will be doing virtual tours of those [apartment complexes] ." According to Punch, the remodeled web site "will provide an online web-based listing service, for apartment complexes and individuals to list." » Article continued on page 2 Hi e Pride California State University San Marcos Chavez Granddaughter Shares Personal Side of Civil Rights Leader By: Nathan Fields Pride Feature Editor ment who mentioned that a schol- education was not the best, later its English translation, "It can be arship might be available for her. in life, education was his passion, done." Hernandez views the statue "Sometimes I just sit at the The walls of his office in La as a symbol of what her grandfaNatalie Hernandez admits that top of the stairs under his statue in Paz (United Farm Worker ther stood for. In Chavez' own although she may not know all, the afternoon and read or write," Headquarters) are lined with hun- words, "A symbol is an important of the details of Cesar Chavez' revealed Hernandez, "Nobody dreds of books ranging from phi- thing. It gives pride . . . When historic life, she knew him in knows he was my grandfather, losophy, economics, cooperatives, people see it they know it means a way the public did not. "He and a lot of people give me strange and unions, to biographies on dignity." was a wonderful grandfather," said lodes for wanting to "sit so close Gandhi and the Kennedys. He Though she is impressed with Hernandez, an 18-year-old Liberal to his statue." Although Natalie believed that, "The end of all edu- the level of academics at CSUSM, Studies Major at CSUSM. "He admits, "the statue really looks cation should surely be service to her expectations of the school always called me * 'Scogongi.' I like him," she revealed that, "he others," a belief that he practiced were somewhat disappointed. The don't know why; he always used was much shorter in real life." until his death. financial aid office never recalled nicknames," said Hernandez, "To It was important to , Beneath the statue is the slo- the possibility of a scholarship me, he was always 'Dada.'" Hernandez' parents and grandpar- gan "Si, se puede," the slogan of f or Hernandez, and the lack of Hernandez began at Cal State ents that she attend college. While the United Farm Workers Union on-campus housing and a cenSan Marcos in the Fall of 2000, Cesar Chavez' childhood school which Cesar helped found, and tralized campus life made her moving here from social integration difDelano, California, near ficult. Natalie says she Fresno, where her grand^ plans to head father began forming homewards and attend what would become the Cal State Bakersfield UFW, the United Farm in the Fall of 2001. Workers Union. Her For the time being, mother, one of Chavez' Natalie works in the eight children, urged her Instructional Computing to attend CSUSM after Lab and lives in Vista. graduating from Delano In revealing her High School personal experiences Cal State's reputation with her grandfather, for respecting the life of Hernandez said, "He Cesar Chavez, especially always lived a humble by erecting a statue of life. He lived his entire him at the Northeast end adult life in the same of campus, compelled house - much smaller Natalie to begm-speakthan one of our classing with school officials rooms here. Imagine about attending CSUSM. fitting his eight chilShe spoke with someone dren and 39 grandNatalie often sits by her grandfather's statue on campus. (Pride Photo/Nathan Fields) in the financial aid depart»Article cont. on pg. 2 Expert in Hispanic Health Gives Discussion at GSUSM By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor "My greatest interest was how to make systems change," said Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. Delgado addressed students and faculty about the health of Hispanics and the work of her organization on Monday, February 12 in ACD 206. When asked why she chose to visit CSUSM, Delgado said, "My interest is in helping to get young people to make well-informed decisions on their own health and teach others." Her National Alliance includes more than 400 community-based organizations that work together to improve the health and well present C arpool to School mfustwnership poroofa oo f By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor This spring semester, Parking Services introduces designated carpool-parking spots to CSUSM. Students and faculty can register for carpool permits if they have a total of two or more individuals who agree to carpool to campus. Before registering for carpool permits at Parking Services, students and faculty Vol VIII No. 17/ Tuesday, February 13,2001 CSUSM parking permit. The service is free and the designated carpool spots are in front of the Dome Plaza. "We're always looking for different, alternative modes of transportation," said Patti Hale, Adjudication Coordinator at CSUSM's Parking Services. Parking Services does, however, runs the risk that students or faculty may take advantage of their carpool permits. For example, drivers may bring along carpool- being of Hispanics. Some of the Minority Health," a project she Delgado, CEO and President of services include AIDS research, worked on in the Immediate Office the National Alliance since 1985. prenatal care, and health hotlines, of the Secretary of the U.S. DepartDelgado is also a Trustee for such as "Su familia." ment of Health and Human Ser- the Kresge Foundation, according "Health issues are complicat- vices. to a Jan. 30 CSUSM press release. ed for Hispanics," said Delgado, Delgado, however, has not CSUSM received a $350,000 grant "They have some of the highest always worked in the health care from the Foundation for the conrates of diabetes and obesity, but system. From 1973-1975, she struction of the Field House/ they also have high life expectan- worked as a Children's Talent Student Union. cies and low rates of heart dis- Coordinator for Sesame Street, a Dr. Delgado also wrote, ease." job she obtained after challenging /SALUD! A Latina's Guide to In the past, there were few the VP of Personnel, telling him Total Health-Body; Mind and studies on the Hispanic com- that she could do more than work Spirit, a book written to improve munity. Delgado's organization in accounting, her previous posi- the intellectual, physical, and spirhelped changed this, using stud- tion before Coordinator. itual lives of women. "It is writies and surveys on the health of Delgado, who had wanted to ten by Latinas, for Latinas," said African Americans as models for be a psychologist since she was Delgado. planning the Hispanic health stud- in fifth grade, knew the work at For more information on Dr. ies and surveys. Coincidentally, Sesame Street was not the career Jane Delgado and the National one of Dr. Delgado's past projects she would want for the rest of Alliance for Hispanic Health, visit includes the "Report of the Sec- h ej life. "My life was working on www.hispanichealth.org. retary's Task Force of Black and making people's lives better," said ers for registration and then drive alone. "It's a big game of trust," said Hale. Enforcement people may be in the parking lots to see if people are, indeed, taking advantage of the designated carpool spots. Five carpool spots are available for registered carpool drivers as of the first week of classes. "We started with a low number to see if it would work," said Hale. Parking Services hopes to expand by five to eight spots if the carpool service becomes popular. M This Jssm Weekly Web Site 2 V-Day Arts Opinion -3 4-5 6 Sports 7 Calendar 8 Valentine Review A Please Recycle This Paper �The Pride 2 Tuesday, February 13, 2001 For this reason, Davis' state 31 falls on a Saturday, the CSU at his funeral service in the Central take a long time to throw the ball, trying to get runners out and mak- holiday program calls for students system has cancelled classes on Valley farm town of Delano. Chavez is the first union leading jokes." Cesar Chavez passed to take an hour on the morning of the previous Friday, March 30. away a few weeks later on April the holiday learning about Chavez Activities surrounding the hol- er in U.S. history to be celebrated 23, 1993. "My grandfather was a and his legacy of nonviolence and iday, sponsored by the UFW, with a paid holiday. wonderful man," said Hernandez, social justice and then spend the MEChA, ASI, and others are to Natalie Hernandez will be "Sometimes I feel like I should afternoon in some form of social be announced later this month. speaking on campus during the know more about his life, you service. State workers receive the Chavez was working in the planned celebration of the Cesar know? Like I should read all the day off without such suggestions. apricot orchards outside San Jose Chavez holiday. "The full scope books written about him. But I State Senator Richard Polanco, in 1952 When he became involved of activities will be announced »Article cont. from pg. 1 know what kind of person he was had been working on the bill for in community organizing. Ten later this month, as they are still in -children in that house on Easter! three years, but former Gov. Pete years later, he founded a union the planning process," explained Not to mention himself and my from my own life." Last year, the State of Wilson was unwilling to sign it. with a goal of improving the lot Tim Bills, coordinator for the camgrandmother." Hernandez continued by saying that her grandfa- California instituted March 31, the Pres. George W. Bush, while gov- of California farm workers. He pus celebrationv "but we are workther, as serious as he was politi- day of Chavez' birth in 1927, as ernor of Texas, vetoed an attempt was still doing that work when he ing with MEChA, and planning cally, "was a very loving grandfa- Cesar Chavez Day. "My family to honor Chavez in that state. died in 1993. Constantly protest- a candle-light vigil, and a day of ther, very funny and playful. My had been trying to get this holiday Polanco's bill also provides $5 mil- ing issues such as low wages or education where we will invite grandparents' first priority was for a long time," said Hernandez, lion for the federal AmeriCorps the effects pesticide exposure on other schools to our campus to always their children. Even when also explaining that many of her and the California Conservation farm workers, Chavez used many attend the educational celebrations grandfather was out doing a lot of family members are active UFW Corps to work with school dis- different methods of civil disobe- of Chavez' life." More information will be prowork for the UFW, they always leaders. In August of 2000, Gov. tricts to plan public service proj- dience to make his voice heard. He explained that he drew inspira- vided for others who wish to be Gray Davis officially established ects. made sure their children were a state holiday to honor the late cared for first." 2001 is the first year that the tion from Gandhi, Martin Luther involved in the planning of the Latino labor leader. California State University System King Jr., and St. Francis of Assisi, Cesar Chavez Holiday festivities. The last time Natalie saw "Cesar Chavez brought hope has instituted the holiday on a sys- among others. More than 40,000 her grandfather was at the family's Easter gathering in 1993. and inspiration to tens of thou- tem-wide level. Because March people marched behind his coffin The family always played base- sands of farm workers, some of ball on Easter. "Grandfather would the hardest- working people on the for "nerds," Are the articles always pitch," recalls Hernandez, face of the Earth," Davis said. "He interesting? Not to most people. "I remember the way he would taught us that injustice anywhere affects all of us everywhere." Jafo_wac for The Pride the stories are posted in interac- Solid-state disks and the use of tive format, allowing readers to 5,000 miles of optical fiber to ing appropriate living arrangeSlashdot is a collection of verify the information and to hold very small amounts of data ments. news articles, press releases, and comment. It is important to read and similar stories have little relAlthough there are proposed evance to most non-nerds. The »Article continued from pg. 1 plans for the future of CSUSM commentaries sent by site mem- all news with enough skepticism privacy and censorship articles, She believes distributing housing, many students may ques- bers on a variety of subjects. to weed out the un-true, but and The articles are updated daily this is doubly important when however, are relevant to anyone housing information through the tion if the lack of university housthat uses the Internet. Internet will better serve every- ing will detract potential students and each article always includes reading Slashdot. Slashdot is the best collecSome of the current topics one. "Right now the. commuter or if the web site can provide for a message board for reader feedtion of news I have found for back. on Slashdot include free speech population isn't being served at all those who need housing. The topics covered by on the Internet; the FBPs inves- computer and Internet news. 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We may expression of love, San Diego cringe at the thought of standing Sun Harbor Chorus takes you one in front of the one we desire and step further. "[You] will become siilfing a love song. Most of us your loved one's hero," added are not able to belt out a tune Quinney, "Proceeds from Singing like Tom Cruise in the Top Gun Valentines go partly to encourage bar scene, nor can we sound vocal music in our local public like Faith Hill. So, why not schools." hire a quartet from San Diego The Sun Harbor Chorus is an Sun Harbor Chorus to deliver a all-male a cappella group that has Singing Valentine to your loved been performing for San Diego one? Audiences for fifty-four, years. "Our quartets will be avail- The Sweet Adelines is a woman's able on February 12, 13, and 14 quartet that also works with Sun from 9:30am to late in the eve- Harbor. ning," said Marketing Director To send a Singing Valentine, Lucius Quinney, "We deliver two contact Caleb Stevens at (619), love songs, a card from you, 216-3856. Cost: $35.00 By: Lisa Lipsey Pride Staff Writer Is for Vagina, Anti-Violence and Victory By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor nizations thatfightviolence worldV-Day wide." Fund, Checks should be made For many women, the heart of The V-Day group also contin- payable to "V-Day/Tides" to the V-Day is the Vagina Monologues. u e s t o g r o w w i t h n e w initiatives, V-Day Fund, 20 Owl Creek, Santa Eve Ensley's award-winning play l i k e t h e V-Day College Initiative, Fe, NM 87505. All donations became the catalyst of a w orld- w h i c h i n v i t e s c o l l e g e s a n d are tax deductible. 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Ensley changed it into a threeBETTY, Phoebe Snow, and the woman, ninety-minute stage play. Streb Dance Company also per- A f t e r performing the play in small Eve Ensler wrote and performs formed throughout the evening. t o w n s a n d l a r g e c i t i e s a l l a r o u n d Vagina Monologues all over The V-Day group is deter- t h e WOrld, Ensley "saw and heard the world. She decided to make mined to end violence against f i r s t h a n d t h e d est ructive personal, the V-Day Fund after hearing women. In 1998, V-Day estab- social, political and economic con- all of the horror stories of rape lishedthe V-Day Fundand, accord- sequences violence against women and mutilation she heardfrom ing to the web site, the group has h a s f ()r m a n y n a t i o n s » hundreds of women. 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TfS RIS3 f or more information, contact: THE CAPITAL FELLOWS PROGRAMS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO IQ JkthL The Center for California Studies California State University, Sacramento 6000 j Street • Sacramento* £ A 95819-6081 Tel: (916) 278-6906 E-mail: caf$tu<Jfes@c$u$<e<Ju Website: www,csus>e<Ju/calst i j iji i i �4 Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Arts & Entertainment The Pride Black Water Rises from Film Minor By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor One reason Trussel chose not er, sitting in the audience, cried to show the senator's face was silently at the end of the film that his cousin, Patrice McFadden, because of her daughter's drown"The whole story is a flash- played the senator's love interest, ing scene. Everyone at the gathback," "CSUSM student director Kelly Kellogg. "It was a little too ering seemed impressed by the Jay Trussel told the small crowd incestuous for me," joked Trussel students' work. ( of family, friends, and classmates after the film ended. In Oates' Professor Dawn Formo, warnI who gathered to watch the pre- story, Kelly dies on page two and ing that she couldn't comment I miere of the student film, Black she dies over and over again in directly on the film since it was Water. Part of the Literature 336: between flashbacks of the party, submitted for a grade, said, "I Film and Other Genres class of the "It's amazing how we got it am thrilled to see such enthufall 2000 semester, Black Water linear in the screenplay," said Trus- siasm among students for both Denise Richards (Paige) and Marley Shelton (Kate), star in the holiday debuted January 13, rather than the sel, when explaining that they had the film writing and production horror, Valentine. Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures. final week of spring semester, due not altered the sequence of event processes!" to technical difficulties: Trussel's s from the original text. Sandahl computer crashed. Students Take Interest In the Film Minor Black Water is the story of a senator a nd-a young woman Because both Trussel and involved in a deadly car accident. Sandahl are minors in Film CSUSM film minor student J. By: J. Ryan Sandahl . because Valentine is almost a com- Ryan Sandahl adapted the screenStudies, choosing to make a film Pride Staff Writer plete rip-off of past horror films. play from Joyce Carol Oates' short for their project was a natural The Qpening of Valentine is story of the same title. "I chose choice. Many students, like If anyone has intentions about much like any typical horror film: Black Water because I thought it , Sandahl, decide to major in taking his/her valentine to see Jeremy acts out his revenge on would be good to use one of the Literature and Writing Studies Valentine on Valentines Day, five girls—not women—that so authors we studied in class," said because they love writing, but reconsider. Not only is Valentine viciously humiliated him'. The first Sandahl, "I read a few from a colSandahl says, "I would probably a cheesy horror film filled with female is sliced and diced rather lection of hers, but didn't like any double-major if film was offered bad puns and too many , cliches, quickly. Girls begin to receive of them. Then I found Black Water as a major. And I would probably but it also lacks in the storyline. bright red valentines in the mail in the library and read it and Author Joyce Carol Oates wrote the finish my film major first." The basic premise is that a and on their doorsteps. The valenthought, wow, this would make a short story BlackWater. Photo Professor Renee Curry, along little boy, Jeremy Melton, is tor- tine cards even have cute rhyming Courtesy of Oates official web page good movie." * with several other faculty (who?), mented at a junior high school poems like, "Roses are red, vioSandahl brought the story to added, "In other words, the film designed the film minor when?. dance where none of the girls lets are blue...they'll need dental Trussel, who had talked about followed the linear plot line of the According to Professor Formo, dance with him and he is beat up records to identify you." film in the Lit. 336 class, and story." "Dr. Curry was the first advisor, by bullies. I won't go into gory details offered to work with him on Although the student film- She took charge of designing the The audience is also intro- of the murders, the film does that the project. Trussel agreed, and m a kers stayed true to the story, minor itself. My understanding is duced to a nerd, Jason McConnell, quite well. I'll give you a few Sandahl adapted the story into a they decided to change the ending that she hoped for i t to remain who appears 13 years after Jeremy hints if you wish: hot irons, bows screenplay. because they did not want to a n interdisciplinary program that Melton's bad junior high experi- and arrows, power , drills in the Oates' story is based on the end with Kelly's drowning scene, would bring faculty and students ence. Jeremy reappears during this Jacuzzi, just to name a few. true life Ted Kennedy scandal instead, they ended the film with together from across the campus" time, brandishing a shiny knife, With dry dialogue and cheesy from 1969, involving a car a cci- a flashback to the party from Since Renee Curry's decision and dressed in black with a Valen- character developments, Valentine dent and the drowningdeath of t h e beginning of the film, finally to leave CSUSM, Professor Yuan tine mask. And what do you know; is definitely a ' C' grade horror Mary Jo Kopechne. Jay Trussel, revealing the senator's face. Yuan, head of the Literature and Jeremy spent time in a mental hos- film. Not even Wes Craven and who also played the senator, wantI n t h e f i n a l scene, Kelly does Writing program, has been the pital. Can we say Michael Myers? Neve Cambell could have helped ed to avoid the controversy of a voice-over from the grave say- advisor for Film Minor students, For those of you that enjoyed, this movie succeed. blame. He chose to not show the i ng? "That may not be how it hap- That may change as new faculty infamous films like Friday the John Carpenter is undoubt- senator's face until the final scene, ed, but it's how I choose to a r e added, but nothing has been pen 13th and Halloween, take note: youedly frowning. thereby taking the focus off the remember it." McFadden's moth- decided yet. are better off watching those films scandal. »Article cont. on pg. 5 Valentine Is No Date Movie Rip-off of Past Horror Films Hannibal Returns After Ten Years By: Nathan Jovin Pride Staff Writer Not since the heyday of classic thrillers such as Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street has a movie with so much gore packed crowds into theaters, as Hannibal has seemed to do on its opening weekend. It is hardly fair, however, to assume that with gore comes a bad story, bad acting, and bad direction. Hannibal proves quite the contrary to all these. This sequel to Silence of the Lambs brings everyone's favorite cannibal back into the spotlight. After living a life of anonymity for years, Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) starts up with his old tricks after FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling (Julianne Moore) finds herself in a bit of a PR bind with the Bureau, and the bureaucrats. what his motives are until the Hannibal Lecter, and he delivers As the title suggests, Hannibal end. With plenty of slashing, an eerily convincing performance. takes the lead in this suspenseful gushing, and shooting along the Julianne Moore {Boogie Nights action-slash-horror movie. Despite way, Hannibalis a f un ride. and Magnolia) steps into Jodie the fact that he has the FBI and an Anthony Hopkins (The Edge Foster's shoes as Starling. The old "patient* on his tail, Hannibal and The Road to Wettville) returnspart is substantially smaller than is out to get his old friend Starling. as the creepy, intellectual, c an- the prequel, and Moore doesn't He has a scheme cooked up for nibalizing, madman psychiatrist get a chance to unleash her talent her, but you won't know exactly Anthony Hopkins stars as Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Julianne Moore stars as FBI Agent Clarice Starling in Metro-GoldwynMayer Pictures' (and Universal Pictures in association with Dino De Laurentiis) thriller Hannibal. Photo by: Phil Bray on the character. Ridley Scott (Alien and Gladiator) replaces Jonathon Demme as director arid brings his own unique style to the film. Unlike Demme, Scott opts for more dramatic composed music (Hans Zimmer) and aesthetically pleasing settings than his predecessor. Sadly, Hannibal falls short as a psychological thriller. The story's good, the acting's good, and there are a few good scares. If you read the book, you will definitely be disappointed by the ending, which was completely changed from that of the novel written by Thomas Harris. Otherwise, it's a good movie to see with friends, as long as you don't mind the blood. If you take a date, however, see it after dinner. Anthony Hopkins stars as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (and Universal Pictures in association with Dino De Laurentiis) thriller Hannibal. Photo by: Phil Bray �A ftS & Ente ft&ilUXieilt The Pride Film Minor at CSUSM Tuesday, February ^ , 2001 5 art 1 believe that the film minor > benefits students in ways similar t0 other »Article cont. from pg. 4 humanities minors and ma ors w h i c h e m h a s i z e According to Formo, the -> P critical future of the film minor will lean t h i n k i n 8 a n d writing."-She continmore towards the "film criticism u e d ' " 0 f c o u r s e ' t h e f l l m m inor > side of Film Studies." Explaining u n l i k e a h i s t o r y o r l i t e r a r y m inor > that she cannot speak for the e m P h a s i z e s not only language, but department or the minor, she said, a l s o v i s u a l i m a 8 e s - Understanding "Since film equipment is so very h o w w ° r d s ' s o u n d s ' a n d s i 8 h t s expensive, I personally will be cooperate to construct meaning surprised to see the production c a n r esul , t ; i n e s P ec ially powerful side of the film minor grow." t h i n k i n g " Film minor students ar Formo, however, was optimistic e re( uired to that "maybe with a healthy link l complete eighteen to Visual and Performing Arts, u n i t s ' t w e l v e a t t h e u PP er d i v i " the production side of film will s l o n l e v e L T h i s semester, the continue." required core course is FMST 300, When asked if the film minor o r dements of Cinema, taught may grow into a major, Prof. ^ P r o f e s s o r M a r t h a Holmes. Formo said, "As our campus S t u d e n t s h a v e t h e option of sevgrows, students can expect that the e r a I a d d l t i o n a l classes to fulfill film minor will grow. The truth t h e m i n o r ' s u c h a s L it - 336, Film is, students tend not t o declare a n d ° t h e r G e n r e s ' T o f i n d o u t t h e minors, and, yet, administrations f u l 1 l l s t of Film Studies requireoften make decisions about which m e n t s ' v l s l t www.csustp.edu/ minors to grow into majors based F '* m Studies, on the number of minors. If interested in learning more So...more minors Would help in a b o u t t h e f l l m m i n o r ' P l e a s e everyway" contact Professor Yuan Yuan at 750-4081. If you want to add the t0 What is a film minor and film m inor > enrollment serwhy take it? vices to declare the minor. When asked if he and Trussel mi ht According to the Film Minor « be interested in showing CSUSM web page, "the primary t h e i r f llm > P o s s l b l y a l o n 8 w i t h purpose of the Minor in Film o t h e r s t u d e n t f l l m Projects on Studies is to enhance student c a m P u s ' Sandahl said, "We could learning regarding the: produc- a r r a n 8 e f t if people want to see don,.global history, interpretation, rt" Meanwhile, this semester both and uses of film, and the art of S a n d a h l a n d T r u s s e l are working filmmaking." Renee Curry's orig- o n t heir n e x t film Pr<>jeets. S a n d a b l wil1 b e f l l m i n inal description of the film curric8 Color B lind a n hour lon sus ense ulum "combined fpcus'on produc> . "g P " tion and interpretation." Student d r a m a ' o n c a m P u s t h i s s P rin 8' requirements include analyzing Students interested in performing films and collaborating to make m P ro J ect may contact Sandahl at at least one film. Ryanmovies@aol.com. Trussel When asked why students b a s t w 0 P r o i e c t s i n t h e w o r k s should choose a minor, Prof. a n d 18 searching for actors. If Formo said, "As a humanistic i nte rested, e-mail him at truss003@ csusm.edu. More T han Just a Catchy Title By: Am >erZinsky Pride Staff Writer Aside from its lewd connotation, Snatch is a unique film written and directed by Guy Ritchie, (Madonna's husband). I haven't seen such an intriguing movie since The Way of the Gun. Snatch is a comical, provocative, and action-packedfilm,a Pulp Fiction meets Fight Club with a British twist. Brad Pitt stars as Mickey, a bare-knuckle >oxing gypsy. Pitt's character is central to the movie's humor, as demonstrated by Mickey's unusual and indiscrioin ate accent, which is leither British nor Irish, but soo ewhere in-between. The oo vie also features Benicio Del Toro (Usual Suspects) as Franky Four Fingers, an o bsessively unsu xessful gambler with a penchant for snappy apparel. Other characters include Dennis Farina as Cousin Avi and Alan Ford as Brick Top. The film is primarily set in Benicio Del Toro stars as England. Once I became accusFranky Four Fingers in tomed to the accents, the dry, BritSnatch (above). ish humor became increasingly Brad Pitt stars as Mickey, in outstanding. Snatch is, indeed, a Guy Ritchie's newest film, full-fledged comedy. Snatch (left). Guy Ritchie pays homage to th$ directors of the 1950s and 60s Snatch photos courtesy of with his unconventional cinemaScreen Gens. tography. He uses music and still 1 frames to enhance his already riot- Ritchie's flashy style, gangster "thrillers,' I highly recommend ous and intricate plot, which con- motif, and retro rhetoric are rem- seeing Snatch. Snatch is rated R by MPAA. sistsofan illegal boxing match, the iniscent of Quentin Tarantino's Anyone under 17 will not be theft and recovery of an 86-karat work in Reservoir Dogs. diamond, and a squeaking dog. 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JAsk the Tsycfief a i r y F irst I mpressions By: James Newell Pride Staff Writer also somewhat new on campus and was much more willing to provide some answers and the reaTo all those new students at sons behind the policies. She Gal. State, especially post-bacca- said, "The philosophy guides the laureates: you're not alone. I share policy." The policy as it was your frustrations. I'm sure, for explained is priority registration some, it was a great first week. goes to continuing students, new For those like myself, however, students are next, followed by who have been out of school for transfer students, and lastly the some time, the transition was not post-bacs. the smoothest. The philosophy behind this Like a large percentage of policy is that it allows the understudents here, I work full-time. graduates a chance to get a degree; Trying to fit school into an already to achieve what some have already drained schedule is a difficult accomplished. Only one problem. task. Now consider that registra- The way they have it set up places tion for transfer students ended on unwanted stress on late registerJan. 30, leaving Jan. 31 for post- ing students, allowing them only baccalaureates, less than a week a few days to create a workable before the beginning of class. It's schedule. So why not have a bit easy to see the issue at hand. more consideration, and make all You might say a solution of the dates earlier to provide some would be to go on the web and extra time for preparation? Cara's find the classes you want and plan answer was that Cal State allows more alone time t ojtudy? How Bo I 1*|pp, but not hiilt m jmend's feelSgs? accordingly for the times, but you transfers until Jan. 30, which, in '- : r get her out of my apartment m i into i on|here, too. ffl^efully, all will have to consider that class size is line with the policy, places regisi f Muranda I the job market without reallykurting /cs, /v. limited and rooms fill up quickly. tration dates at the end of Januher feelings? With this in mind, I went to ary. Cara did mention that a growthe registration office and asked ing university is/ always a work js*^ Yours Truly, why early registration was not in progress. As with all things, j^-The Psyche Fairy J r - #kFrustrated in Vis$L offered to new and transferring change is inevitable. W^fereryone p eeds in students. Although she wouldn't © / h e r life ^o whom s /hecantalk In retrospect, I can see the provide her name, the supervisor time I've spent away from the t o abort intiriiate issues. For some Dear Frustrated! /Q j responded that continuing stu- system let me f orgetthe woes of The best way | ^$andle this)ljs i e ^ o n your friend has cfosefr^ou dents get priority, and they believe full classes and the roundabout to be s trai^tfbr|^fid. Sit down With tojpe^this person. I realifefe it JJ&L a school overview and advisement policies of state universities. But, her over afid tell her tjiit you j ^ a burden and it may ^ u s e foQ really need somq ^ |vate timefto foeA- discomfort, but you should listen are necessary before registration, for what it's worth, welcome to on your c lasps fbrSi w hile| But be even for seasoned and transfer- the maze of state education. And to your friend arid see what it is Send Questions to sure to strel$ that y^u will spend ring students. She then guided remember that you're not alone. s/he needs. Perhaps your friend some quality tmie wit^ he^ If she psychefairy@yahoo.com me to the orientation office for Inquire around if you have quesunderstands, she'll realize; ^mat your asked you for hMp because you're further assistance. tions, and don't let the system disclasses are important to you and that the only trusted person. Or perIn the orientation office I courage you. you need time to study. If she does haps your friend is looking for spoke with Cara Apel. Cara is not understand, well then my friend, someone to brag to about sexual Dear Everyone, Hi! I am the Psyche Fairy. you're going to have a rough road exploits. I will try to help you with your ahead. If, howevdj you are very Is she a student, too? If she is, questions about whatever issues uncomfortably l ay to your friend, and c on|ern^you may have this she'll realize the importance of study "I'm sorry, J ptjl really can't deal time. If she gets angry and accuses year. Now, I a ifr^ot a "licensed" you of ignoring her or of blowing with this/figM now." Tell your Psyche F aW I'm Ju&Nm appren- her off for school, eventually you're f rien^mat vpu are uncomforttice right n olkj w illdo m^fegst to going to hgy&,toJil^^waw to make ably "You don't wish to put your bfNgonsiderate M ^our beliefs Ii^d her m ^fefsfl^ ; Mendshp^with his/her p a r t r ^ C culture^ and hopeHhat you i ha\:: J u^^e i ^ ^ t ^ t : t o i i l i ^ ^ h e r j fa a wl^ard position b y ^ ^ K n g herv ^utjrthings keep an o ffirf^fe^^aM mind, as know how m ^ i ^ ^ ^ X ^ ^^^hckurs in them, and you don' t wish Jo be the wel£\ With that saidr let's learn 1J!A ird party counselor. J from cithers* psyches and have fun? in the process. | X If you're afraid^J^firting your -Psyche Faiqf y^peefcd to spfnd f iend's f eelS^3§f' him/her know Mat it's not because youBottcjare; <fn the contr^m Dear l ^ d f e f airy, Dear Ply^he Fairy, tnuch, but you S ^TOf willing to I M^m friend of mine keeps k* be a part of the personal drama. Since s choo^MT started, wmf ot o fwessure p mus to disdfss j p / E veryorf^has his/^er own unemployed gifIfriend expects me t<|'hef ifltimaje relationship w ^'anotler dramas. Y o j i ^ q ^ n eed\nother spend as pwch time with her as I didl friend of ^ t e ^ ^ ^ j ^ r ^ a n t to h i p over her w xf'^taii's^ft^^^^ytMngl to mo one in your 1 life, l¥%your Ifriend to thinWfdon't love her, w feh I do,jIpith any prf^lenls i n tl^ir relaribfri- respects y bui opinion enofgh to but how do I let her k nowrat Lfeed1 Siip. How c a | I t eljpny friejujf to tell |$ft%bout his/her personal life, ! mh & I 4 Psyche Fairy Returns! �The Pride Sports Calling A ll Sports By: Steve C ompian Pride S ports E ditor A s t he n ew e ditor of The Pride's s ports s ection, I w ant t o let our r eaders k now w hat t hey can expect i n f uture e ditions of The Pride. O ur p rimary f ocus w ill be on C SUSM a thletes a nd s porting activities. T his is y our n ewspaper, a nd w e w ill cover t hose events t hat a re i mportant t o you, the s tudents of C al State San Marcos. We w ill b ring y ou t he s tories that you w ill n ot f ind a nywhere else. Let t he o ther p eople, w rite about tigers, lions, a nd b ears; CSUSM s ports w ill ; b ring y ou news about C ougars. The Pride w ill follow C oach Fred H anover's n ationally r anked golf t eams ( men a nd w omen), a s they m ake t heir d rives t oward national p rominence. The Pride will r un s tride-for-stride t o t he N AIA n ationals w ith C oach Steve Scott's A ll-American t rack teams. You w ill r ead p rofiles about CSUSM s tudent-athletes a nd t heir coaches. Some of t he f inest a thletes at C SUSM a lready h ave diplomas; r ead a bout C SUSM's outstanding f aculty-athletes. Also, The Pride s ports s ection will cover i ntramural s ports at CSUSM. R ead a bout t he s tu- Academic Bulletin Tuesday, February 13,2001 7 advising. T he A S I 2 0 0 0 F all R eport - Established the ASI "One Stop" Club Service Center to make club operations more student friendly and The fall semester of the 2000 academic year has less confusing. been one of great change and innovation at Cal State San Marcos. On' the cutting edge of that innovation has been - Revised the club funding policies and procedures in Associated Students, Inc. with the conception of sweep- creating the Co-Sponsorship Funding Committee ing enhancements in the areas of student leadership, based on input from past student club leaders and representation, service, and student life. successful models from other Universities. With the implementation of the following, ASI has - Sponsored monthly Club Fundraising Days to assist endeavored to meet the student's needs and increase CSUSM clubs in their fundraising goals. campus life: Renee MacDonald, from CSUSM Track & Field. Photo courtesy ofAthletics d ents w ho c ompete j ust f or f un. W hat k ind of s pring b reak sporting a ctivities a re CSUSM s tudents p lanning? Find out in The Pride. You w ill not f ind these stories i n t he U-T, and you will not see t hem i n t he Times. T he only place t hat you w ill see these stories is The Pride.N W ith 6 ,000 students attending CSUSM, I believe t here are at least 6 ,000 possible stories t o w rite. T his is your newspaper. Send your story ideas t o u s and t hen see t hem w ritten in The Pride. - Expanded the student services by increasing the vari - Opened the new ASI Student Lounge on October 6, ety of discount tickets sold through the ASI service 2000, with improvements based on input by students. window, extended business hours, and offered low cost - Offered a broadened and more comprehensive fitness Student Health Insurance. program, which includes yoga, aerobics/tae bo, and incorporating a salsa dance class in the future. - Hosted a locally televised Congressional/State - Established the first club sport on campus - Men's Soccer. - Professionally designed and printed ASI literature to disseminate information on Student Government, - Recreation & Programs, Student Services, and the ASI Early Learning Center. Assembly Forum to expose the CSUSM campus community to the candidates and the issues. - Significantly contributed to the most comprehensive statewide University voter registration drive in history. - Served a diverse student population by offering pro grams and services that reinforced student's importance to the campus activities and events. - Sponsored free give-aways of student related products to assist in scholastic endeavors. - Contributed as a key supporter of the fee referendum for the University Student Union. - Sponsored monthly multi-cultural awareness programs to celebrate the rich diversity of our campus - Proactively represents the students of CSUSM at the community. monthly California State Student Association board - Hosted and coordinated the 2nd Annual ASI CSUSM ChildTrot to raise money for the Early Learning Center. meetings. • Actively performed as an advocate of student rights and championed the? causes of CSUSM students. - Created the ASI Club Service Technician professional Progress is always a collaborative effort and input staff position to assist CSUSM student clubs and f r o m t h e s t u d e n t s i s t h e m GS t valuable component in the organizations in all facets of operations, including p r o c e s s < A S i i s an organization Of the students, By the event planning, accounting, risk management, students, and For the students. Working together we can University and Community relations, and general m a k e t h e m o g t o f t h e C S U S M e x p er ience. T hanks, Steve Compian P ride Sports Editor Ask the Question Marquis Q: Dear Question Marquis: I'm a two-timer. My boyfriend doesn't know that I've been cheating on him, Anyway yesterday he told me he's hired a lawyer to help him legally change his name to...get this ...the name of the guy I'm cheating on him with! Thafs very screwed up, - Christina in NY A: Urn. * -you don't. . perhaps ...in that case,. .no. You must CHALLENGE.. .yourself~~to a duel. Yes. Q: Dear Question.Marquis: Just the other day I was at the library using the computer catalog thing, and this total stranger stops and he acts all concerned and offers to help me. But / didn't need any help! I'm sick ofpeople treating me like midiotjmt became Fm beautiful - Kara in D.C. 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But I must ask, was this stranger an American? If so, that makes no sense for him to consider you stupid-it is as the pot calling the other pot a kettle, or however that goes. "Maybe th is library is not the best placefor you to meet people. My boudoir, pn the other hand\ is a wonderful place to meet interestingpeople. People like.„me" But my real advice is this: Maybe this library is not the best place for you to meet people. My boudoir, on the other hand, t$ a wonderful place to meet interesting people. People like. . .me. And while you're here, I can show you how to use Questia to write a mmh more impressive research paper. And much more quickly-but please, do not feel the need to rush while you are here. You, me, Questia, a bottle of Chateau dAlembert. Sounds enticing, no? All those books and journal articles online, no need to skim the text or write your bibliography.. .oh, I cannot bear it! Please, come over. ppgp www.questia.com *freestI,"* yiMk., $m mk $m mtmmi tymrnz "Bmrn I A se & Mssps mr ak is t*?je» m tnetatat Q et * us* * % Q eto Maftjuis, ihe Q eto usi n usi n . taarfcs o Qtestb tee, f questOa Better Papers. Faster. �Calendar 8 Tuesday, February 13,2001 Campus Events The Pride ASI Club Fundraising Days Tuesday, F ebruary 13 California National TRIO Day Time: llam-2pm Location: Commons 206 A.S.PXR.E. will host an open house for the campus community to celebrate the efforts of TRIO Programs. Wednesday, February 14 Library Book Sale Time: Begins 9am Location: Library Courtyard The Library Book Sale offers a great selection of used books on a variety of subjects at very affordable prices. Prices start at $0.25 Wednesday, February 26 Location: University 373 Spring Club Week F ebruary 1 2 - 1 5 F ebruary 19-22 Aztldn and Vietnam: Chicana and Chicano Experiences of the War This meeting will have an informal officer-training component for newly recognized clubs and new club officers. ASI Cardio Workout Time: Noon Location: ACD 102 Session I: February 19-March 28 Jorge Mariscal, Professor of Spanish and Native American Mondays & Wednesdays Chicano Literature, UCSD, -gives a multiTime: 5pm-6pm media presentation on his recent book of Student Lunch CSUSM Students: $44 per session; Nonthe same title. Time: llam-2pm CSUSM Students: $55 per session. Last Location: Dome Plaza day to enroll is February 16. To enroll, Informal, social event. For more visit the ASI Office in Commons 206. For info; contact Michelle Jacob at: . more information call: 750-4990. jacob007@csusm.edu Saturday, February 17 CSUSM Sports ASI Yoga Session I: February 20-March 22 Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 5pm-6pm Women's Golf: San DiegoEnvironmental Club Location: Commons 206 Time: 6pm CSUSM Students: $44 per session; Non- State Invitational Location: Powersurge Cafe Location: SDSU CSUSM Students: $55 per session. Last day to enroll is February 16. To enroll, The Environmental Club at CSUSM is visit the ASI Office: in Commons 206. For Men's GolfTournament - looking for members interested in joinmore information call: 750-4990. Location: CSU Bakersfield ing. Our purpose is to inform the F ebruary 12-13 Thursday, February 22 Steel Drum Band Concert: "Natty Scat" Thursday, February 22 Saturday, February 17 Time: Noon Location: Dome Plaza Gospel Concert: "New Venture Choir" Thursday,. February 15 Time: 7pm Reception, 7:30pm Concert Please R.S.V.P. by Feb. 20th (760) 750-4990 < "Guelaguetza San Marcos? Time: 7pm ~ : Location: ACD 102 Celebrate the diversity of Oaxacan culture and the diversity of the North Sen Diego County. Cal State San Marcos visual arts took their video cameras to the Guelaguetza Oaxacan Festival during the fall season and produced a documentary of the event Friday, F ebruary 16 ASI 2nd Annual Black History Month Breakfast Keynote Speaker: Mayor Terry Johnson of Oceanside Time: 8:30am-! lam Location: Dome Plaza R.S.VJP. Required 750-4990 Everyone Welcome! Track and Field: Pomona Pitzer Location: Pomona College public of environmental issues and engage in volunteer work, such as beach cleanups. We are affiliated with Surfrider, Baykeeprer, Batiquitos Lagoon, and I Love a Clean San Diego. E-rftail environmentalclubcsusm@hotmail.com for more info. Club Meetings Friday, February 23 Important Campus Dates Tuesday, February 13 Voices ofAfrica Time: 7pm Location: ACD 102 An all women's a cappela and West African percussion ensemble will perform pieces from Nigeria, Ghana, Cuba, Brazil, the Americas, as well as gospel and jazz. This is a ticketed event. Call 750-4730 for ticket info. Monday, F ebruary 26 Marge Piercy Time: Noon Location: ACD 102 Critically acclaimed novelist and poet will read from her works, Book signing will follow. Medieval Round Table Informational Meeting Time: Noon Location: Craven 6201 (Conference Room) Students and faculty will meet once a month to talk and learn about medieval warfare, heresy, magic and madness, and the inquisition. We'll also read some great literature, look at manuscripts and illuminations, and watch some of the best films around. For more information, e-mail Prof. Heather Hayton at hhayton@csusm.edu. Friday, F ebruary 16 ICC Meeting Registration Calendar Friday* February 16 -Last day to add/drop classes. -Last day to register/withdraw from the University. -Last day to change from full-time to part-time status. -Last day to turn in refund applications for matriculated students. Friday, F ebruary 23 -Last day to change grading option. -Last day to apply for Fall 2001 graduation. Time: 1pm The Best of Alternative and Traditional Healthcare Dr. Andrea Cole-Raub Board Certified Family Practice l jjjj| Board Certified Anti-Aging Medicine CAMP WAYNE FOR GIRLS— sister half of brother/sister children's camp in Northeast Pennsylvania (3 hrs from New York City). If you love children and want a caring, fun environment we are looking to hire staff from 6-19-8/17/01 for: Tennis, Gymnastics, Team Sports, Golf, Cheerleading, Aerobics, Ropes, Swimming (W.S.I, preferred), Waterskiing, Sailing, Fine Arts & Crafts, Guitar, Photography, Video, Piano, Drama. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Cesar Chavez health housing spring 2001 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/b0ef044be84107ca4bbe14520e2f5c5e.pdf 32207450b7c1f671966a40610cad7ced PDF Text Text Hi e Pride http://www.csusm.edu/pride California State University San Marcos om Vol VIII No. 18/ Tuesday, Fe1g8&$M,20©ilary & — InfunimilUH-Sfervices Mayor Speaks at Black History M onth Breakfast: Students, Faculty, and Staff Embrace Cultural Tolerance By: Lisa Lipsey Pride Staff Writer • 0rf ,. ,- w f „ fy. .» v i' r\ * son, the first African-American empowerment." ' mayor in Oceanside history. JohnBreakfast was served from son's speech highlighted cultural 8:30am to 10:30am, and was free "We need to think about Afri- tolerance and the importance of to viewers, catered by Crystal can-American history more than community members to embrace Catering. "It was a real pleasure once a year and celebrate the one another. to participate in the event. I whole year through," said CSUSM was graced with the particularly enjoyed the inspiOceanside Mayor Terry Johnson, words of African-Americans from rational readings of AfricanMayor Johnson, the keynote both the past, a& well as the pres- American leaders," said CSUSM speaker for CSUSM's Second ent, with speeches, and poetry Career Counselor Susan Buck. Annual Black History Month readings from the literary works ASI Executive Director DarBreakfast, addressed students, fac- of Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, lene Willis was the Master of Cer\ilty, and staff gathered outside the and Langston Hughes. emonies. "I am overwhelmed and dome for the February 16 event. "This was a great presentation excited by the growth of the pro- A. 6./. held their annual Black History Month Breakfast outside of the Dome.. it>i_ h - ttt * i t^ ,« • i , « ,» • . „ (From left to right) Cheryl Legras, Susy Gonzalez, Jonathan Poullard, Brad „ l? y e a r " o l d f ^ P "Willis III, and breakfast, said student Lon gram it was outstanding and well Schmidt, Dean Manship, and ELC staffwere among the group that heard Y o u t h Commissioner for the City Adams, Viewers walk away with attended, said Willis, Mayor Terry Johnson speak. (Pride Photo/Steve Compian) of San Marcos, introduced John- a feeling of encouragement and »Article continues on page 2 Parking Construction Underway By: Nathan Jovin Pride Staff Writer Construction began Thursday, February 15, on an expansion of Parking Lot E outside of The Dome. This project will increase the capacity of the lot by nearly sixty spaces. The sight of b ulk dozers i n the lot should not, however, give students hope that there may soon be an end to their own parking woes. Expansion is the only available option to accommodate the number of staff members who regularly park on campus. Robert Williams, Technical Coordinator of Parking Services at CSUSM, explains, "The rows of [Lot E] are not conducive to stack parking, they're too narrow. Even if we wanted to do stack parking [in Lot E], it's not feasible" The increased lot space will also make more special parking permits available to students. Dora Knoblock, Director of Parking Services at CSUSM, emphasizes that parking services will strive to accommodate alternative modes of transportation such as bicycling, walking, and carpooling, "A main emphasis for us is expanding on the carpool program and alternative modes [of transportation]." Construction on lot E is scheduled t o be complete by March 20 of this year. Parking Services spends an additional $1,000 per month in rent for the use of parking space at the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center (SMACC), located across from campus on Twin Oaks Valley Road. Students, however, are deterred from using this space due to the lack of shuttle service offered at CSUSM. "We currently have 160 spaces at SMACC that are clearly stenciled. Unfortunately we don't have people using them," says Knoblock. Parking Services does plan to lease another van in the near »Article continues on page 2 W hy Should You Care? CSUSM Professor and Students Present Health Survey of Agricultural Workers 1998-1999. The objective of the survey was to obtain a detailed report on the health status of "People don't care about us California's agricultural workand the struggles we have as we ers, which included local Vista try to make a living, as long as agricultural workers. the job gets done," said a local CSUSM Professor Bonnie farmworker in a discussion at Bade, who has been studying the CSUSM. lives of the farm workers for the The results of the California last fifteen years, said that this Agricultural Worker Health Survey was the first statewide survey were presented to the CSUSM com- ever conducted. munity on Wednesday, February 7, ~ Bade^ along with CSUSM in Academic Hall 102. The survey students Hector Lopez, Aide was conducted by the California Villalobos, Enrique Parada, Jesus Institute for Rural Studies from Acevedo Alejandra Sanchez worked together with the Vista Community Clinic to conduct Migrant Worker (Courtesy Photo/Bonnie Bade) this survey locally. As Sanchez said, "it was a great opportunity, _ • • but it was also a challenge It v e y ' < T h e r e P o r t documents the comes to access to health services was a lot of work; I personally c r i t i c a l n e e d f o r i n t e r v e n t i o n t 0 along with other barriers that they helped out by taking the farm i m P r o v e t h e h e a l t h status of confront daily, workers from their dwellings to the California's hired farm worker The survey consisted of physiVista Community Clinic so that P °P u l a t l o n through improvements cal exams and a questionnaire on a random selecthey could get their tion , physical exams "My husband cant find a job in the tomatoes because . of.. sub, done I twasmostlv jects based on men so that was ^^ alrea*fy ^ave PeoP^e Inee^ to work their coma little but I feel so sick. I want to just sleep but then who ^unities, : uncomfortable at would watch the children and cook the food? Besides, mA J times. Overall, I , . ' ana resiaenc/# 7„ By: Claudia Ignacio Pride Staff Writer es Study provides vital information documenting poor health of many migrant workers. (Courtesy Photo/Bonnie Bade) Club Events Rained Out In This Issue By: Timothy Mullaly Pride Staff Writer When the clouds rolled in and the rain began to fall, ASI decided to postpone Club Fundraising Days and the business expo. "The weeklong event was scheduled for February 12-16 in Founders Plaza. Because it was supposed to happen outside, postponing the event was the best solution," said Brad Schmidt, ICC Club Services Technician. Schmidt, a liaison between the in seven think it was a great my husband would get mad* idea, and I hope --California Policy Research Center FReport, Bade. * l t e f . , W l t h m J J to see some results California. Some of the soon. a CCCSS t 0 h e a l t h educa ArrnrHino to t h, " According to the Calitornia t-| o n aa ( i n u t r iti 0 n" Farm workers medical results showed ,chronic •. , , n worKers Endowment, who funded the sur- fuaon a nae nuirmon. r arm when it disease, high serum cholesterol, ce g r a t disadvantage »Article continues on page 2 jN g|||| 1 ! university and the clubs or individual students, sent the clubs e-mail sometime after 8am Monday, Feb. 12, to let them know Club Fundraising Days would be held alongside Club Days, February 19-23. Many of the clubs wanted to use the rest of the week to raise funds because the merchandise and food they planned to sell was for Valentine's Day. The clubs were given permission to conduct fundraising as originally planned. Claudia Ignacio, a member of »Article continues on page 2 mmm CUM e s S S Nw upmion SpbrtsK Calendar Paid Earnhardt Sr. dies in crash at the age of 49. . Sports Page 7 B &seRecycle T h i s P aper �Board o f Trustees A ppoints GSUSM Professor a nd Advisor By: Kevin Frisk Pride Staff Writer While always being indirect- far I have about a ninety percent ly involved in student life in success rate," laughs Haro. He various positions such as aca- was also nominated for a Teacher Palomar College's Board of demic affairs and financial aid of Excellence award at Palomar Trustees appointed a new member associations, it wasn't until Haro but had to give up his class load to its governing counsel* CSUSM began teaching Chicano Studies at and his award due to forthcoming professor and Graduation Advisor Palomar College that he became involvement in contract negotiaSilverio Haro. On Saturday, really inspired to make a differ- tions on the Board. February 3, Haro was chosen from ence. Haro saw a large number Haro was selected for this a group of twenty-one candidates of students who came from dis- position, according to the Board, to fill the vacant position. For advantaged backgrounds "strug- for his attitude and energy, not those among the faculty and stu- gling" to make something out of to mention his dedication to dent population that know Haro, their lives. He said, "This changed improving student life and experithe reasons are obvious. me, my opinion, and my purpose, ence in policymaking. The Board Ever since Haro moved to and I began to ask, what can I do believes that his background in the community of San Marcos in to help?" teaching and his qualifications, 1990, he has been actively involved Today, Haro considers him- which include a master's degree in leadership and public service self an advocate for students and from Harvard and a doctorate in organizations, such as theChicano agrees that this isn't always the progress from Harvard's school of Foundation and the B.E.C.A norm among the faculty. "I am Education, separated him from the Foundation, which encourage interested in all of my students other candidates. leadership and mentoring pro- lives. I try to learn all of their grams. names on the first day of class. So Roses Sold O n C ampus By: Claudia Ignacio Pride Staff Writer "Valentine's Day is a good day for business, as most people wait to the last minute to do their shopping and stick to the traditional," said Mary Ann Lind. Owner of an Oceanside floral shop, Lind set up her floral arrangements outside the University Store, on February 13 and 14. Lind's curiosity to see how the CSUSM community would react to a floral sale event led her to submit a business proposal to Aztec Shops two months prior to the event. Aztec Shops, who oversees the bookstore and the convenience store, authorized permission for Lind to set up and conduct her sale. The agreement was that Lind would pay 10% of the profits to Aztec Shops. "It is a great idea, aside from being very convenient," said student Lisa Lipsey. Students also recognized that the prices were very reasonable con^pared to other local stores. This year was the first time Cal State San Marcos hosted a floral sale. ecause o nm dollar sign. here a a ot of Professor Lectures on bhat we we need tof kteep liaborind Parking Lot Expansionxpenses thatTgo withrethat ldollar Black History t live off he of e rom pg Agricultural Survey these farm workers.. .how they »Article cfont.sfhuttling 1tudents sign," explains Knoblock. Parking Month Celebrated future or s »Article cont. from pg 1 live needs to concern us." All the participants in this surhigh blood pressure, obesity, vey hope to first teach awareness; anemia, and dental and vision in addition, they want to establish problems. Even though there is a a regional center of resources and high population of farm workers bilingual health services regardwith families who need health less of their class, social or immicare, in most cases, it is not pro- gration status. vided. The mpst common factor is Professor Anibal Yanez also that, aside from not having insur- added that, "People need to stop ance, health clinics are miles away. ignoring farm workers' issues as Benefits for farm workers are it affects all that benefit from basically nonexistent, even their their profits." As a farm worker salary is not stable. According stated, "We are treated with such to the report results, often times inferiority, but what they don' if the farm worker wants health t know is that we are all the insurance, they have to pay for it same—humans. I do believe that themselves. There are no govern- we can make a difference and ment-sponsored programs to help trust that things will change for them. the better." As Bade said, the governFor additional information, ment does fund health programs contact Bonnie Bade at 750-4124 for children but not for adults. or visit these web sites: http:// "So why should I care?" some www.calendow.org/frm news.htm people asked. One student in the hlp7AywwjCSusrnai^ audience said, "We need to care releases/0001/SufferingSilence.htm Services' revenue (excluding citaand staff from the remote lots. tions) for the 1999-2000 school The lots on campus can curyear was over $1.5 million, only rently accommodate 2,618 vehi$23,000 of which went toward cles. The Office of External utilities and maintenance of the Affairs expects student enrolllots. $1.3 million was used to ment to top 12,000 by fall of 2010. pay salaries, benefits, administraAccording to Parking Services, tive charges, professional develthere are no plans for parking opment, and other administrative expansion between now and then. costs. Surplus revenue is used to Knoblock says that money is the fund future projects. issue, "It's important that people As CSUSM continues to understand that it is a self-supexpand, a solution for the oncomport program." All maintenance and construction costs, as well ing parking crisis is critical. With as salaries, are derived from rev- current campus expansion, and an enue generated by the sale of expected student growth rate of parking permits. The money gen- more than five percent per year, erated from citations is used to the lack of preparation on the fund adjudication operation and part of Parking Services is alarmsalaries, as well as alternative ing. Knoblock, however, holds modes of transportation. Parking high hopes despite the financial Services does not receive any obstacles that need be overcome, "As the head count continues to assistance from the state. "When people think of park- increase and we run out of land, ing, all they think about is a the way to build is going to be up." GSUSM Celebrates N ational T RIO D ay Weekly Web Site By: Angela Oesterle secondary college and/or career staff submitted a grant proposal Library.csusm.edu Pride Staff Writer goals." that would extend their federally Jafo_wac for The Pride Soltani commented, funded grant until 2005. In order Library.csusm.edu is the redeNational TRIO day was cele- "Celebrating National TRIO day for the TRIO program to grow, signed web page for the library at brated for the first time at CSUSM on campus helps our services reach more students need to become on February 13 in Commons 206. the students. The moretwe spread involved in and aware of their CSUSM. The main page contains a few This day was dedicated to the our mission for student success, presence on campus. Many stucause of informing all students of the more the growing CSUSM dents, faculty, and staff believe links with fairly logical groupings the academic services available to population, will be served." The the grant, if received, could boost and captions for the three prithem on campus. student services that Soltani refers the program's enrollment in the mary links. There is also a scrolling news window with up-to-date Commons 206 was open from to are the Upward Bound program near future. links. 10am to 2pm to all students who and A.S.P.I.R.E. Although the group assemThe sub pages seem to be logiwanted to learn about student supThese services provide aid for bled in Commons 206 was small port services located on campus. students in achieving academic and consisted mainly of members cally arranged; I was, for the most Parisa Soltani, coordinator of the success in both high school and who have been involved with the part, able to quickly find and use event, along with the support of college. Charles Smith, assistant TRIO programs for some time, the features that I searched for. A.S.P.I.R.E., commemorated the director of the high school orient- all presume it will soon be a The online index page, however, event with cake, soft drinks, and ed Upward Bound program, said, growing community on campus. is much too long. I think it is a small mementoes of the occasion. "Students enter the Upward Bound Cesar Rodriguez, an A.S.P.I.R.E. mistake to have the default as an A.S.P.I.R.E. (Academic program in their early middle- student for two years, attests to "all indexes" listing, instead of Support Program for Intellectual school years and make a ten^year the benefits of being part of listing by groups (with the option Rewards and Enhancement) and commitment to academic success. the A.S.P.LR.E. community, "The of picking all indexes). The graphics on the pages are E.A.R.S. (Educational They follow a plan through high tutoring, mainly in writing, has Achievement and Retention school and continue onto college helped and also the guidance in fairly minimal, which is good Services) are some of the programs and hopefully beyond." choosing classes for my major. since they add very little to the navigation of the website. in the TRIO program. These proEdward Pohlert, director of They have helped me a lot." Overall the library.csusm.edu grams, according to CSUSM's E.A.R.S., mentions "our main goal If you think you could benefit ASPIRE web site, "provide aca- is graduation...the next emphasis, from what TRIO has to offer, site is well organized and easy to demic support to first-generation as the program grows, is post bac- you can contact Parisa Soltani use. college bound, low-income, and calaureate." This future goal could (750-4016), Naomi Grisham disabled students so they graduate possibly become a reality in the (750-4015), or visit their web Send a web site for review to from college and pursue postcoming months. The A.S.P.I.R.E. site: www.csusm.edu/ iafo wac@hotmai1 mm student affairs/trio/index.htm. at CSUSM >>Article cont. from pg 1 "I am pleased that ASI has the insight to value Black History education, and I look forward to next year's program. I challenge you; what role can you play in the plans to do more for Black History Month next year?" "Black History Month programs give me great inspiration to continue with my education, and allow me an avenue to pursue my dreams," said student Rodeick Frazier. "New Venture Choir" presents a Gospel Concert in ACD 102 on Thursday, February 22, in celebration of Black History Month. There will be a 7pm reception and the free concert will begin at 7:30pm. Please R.S.V.P. by February 20 by contacting the ASI Office at 750-4990. Club Event Cancelled Due to Rain »Article cont from pg 1 the Pre-Law Society, expressed frustration over the postponement. Ignacio arrived at campus early on Monday, Feb. 12, and began to organize a spot to raise funds. After Ignacio set-up for her club, she learned of the plans to postpone the event. Ignacio explained that she arrived early because, in the past, she had problems getting a table, getting a cashbox, and finding a place to store merchandise overnight, which are distributed to clubs on a first come, first serve basis. Ignacio's said she believes next week will "be a mess" if Club Week and Club Fundraising Week happen simultaneously. Club Fundraising Days wasn't the only event postponed by the storm. Pride Radio's premiere was rescheduled for Thursday, February 22. The Dome Concert Series also postponed last week's band--Natty Scat. Natty Scat will appear at The Dome at noon on Wednesday, February 21. �The Pride Tuesday, February 20,2001 3 Local News T he New Face of Oceanside By: James Newell Pride Staff Writer Another step toward Oceanside's beach redevelopment was unveiled on Thursday, February 15. What is now one of San Diego's last undeveloped bits of coastline will, in the years to come, follow alongside the rest of Southern California. The Manchester Project, named after its founder, proposes to develop the two-block area of Pier View Way and Pacific Street. The initial designs, including a 500-room hotel spread across three structures, did not meet the guidelines set by the local coastal program. Thursday night's meeting discussed a refined and somewhat toned-down version. The revised plan consists of approximately 400 hotel rooms in just two buildings. Compared to the size of hotels around the world these days, it isn't all that grand but put it on the beach in Oceanside; it will stand out ias if it were the MGM Grand. Opposition to the project from the beginning has been wide- spread. A focus of local community concern is that the initial plan involves using public parkland around the pier and the possibility of limiting public parking and access to the area. Joyce Powers of the Oceanside City Redevelopment Agency explains that there will always be a certain amount of opposition to such a change, but as time moves on people will see the benefits. She added that public access is still in question, but the scaled back version leaves the amphitheater and the surrounding parkland as city property. The aspect people are having a problem with is that the part of Pacific Street affected will no longer be open to vehicular traffic. The small section of street between Pacific St. and Pier View Way will be turned into a pedestrian thoroughfare. This will divert traffic two blocks east around the hotel; placing the front of the hotel on Myers St. and the back no father than Pacific St. After hearing the basic intentions of the Manchester Project, people appeared positive about the proposed changes, but harbor some concerns about the fina plans. Todd Ayers, owner o Oceanside Surf and Sport an< avid surfer, is weary about what i in store for the beach and know; of people who are against th< plan. He says, however, the proj ect will be a good direction fo the city. "The project will maki the town look nicer, and it wil bring more tourism. I'm all fo it," said Ayers. Project leaders and the city council insist that the redevelopment will aid in the efforts, already in progress, to clean up the city. Once complete, the resort will contain restaurants and stores in addition to the hotel, creating local employment opportunities. City and project leaders say it will bring millions of dollars to the community in tax revenues alone. With the Environmental Impact Report slated for June island the development approval plan by December 1, there is only a short time left before Oceanside falls in line with the rest of the southern California beach communities. Pride Radio Event Thursday, February 22 Come be entertained gam-spm A udition t o b e a D J i oam-3pm Learn more about how students are starting their own web cast radio station and how you can be a part of it! The Manchester Project proposes to develop the area around Pier View Way and Pacific Street. (Pride Photo/James Newell) Is It Safe t o Surf? By: Cristine Averill Pride Staff Writer but admits that he has had respiratory infections before, presumably from surfing. Another student, Scott CheThe Environmental Health Beach and. Bay , Advisory begia said he doesn't believe that (EHBBA) put out a General Warn- you can get sick from the water. ing, Thursday, February 15, as "Older guys always tell me not to a result of significant bacterial surf after it rains cause I'll get increases in the coastal waters due sick," said Chebegia, who grew up surfing Seal Beach, "dead cows to rainfall. According to the public advi- and fetal cats and dogs would be sory, surfers and swimmers should floating by and I wouldn't get sick stay at least 300 feet away from then." Chebegia added, "I surf any type of outlet, such as a storm after it rains all of the time, I have drain, river or stream, This advi- cold anyways, even when I am not sory is in effect up and down the surfing...the water doesn't make a difference." Chebegia also said coast of California. The EHBBA warns that swim- "that if you ate prone to ear infecmers should avoid coastal waters tions, you might want to be carefor 72 hours after a storm that ful because of the bacteria in the produces two or more inches of water." He warns that there is a precipitation. With the increase in risk for hepatitis too, but that he urban runoff, surfers' and swim- isn't worried. When asked if that mers' risk of infection rises sig- was because he has had a vaccinanificantly. Student Daniel Smith tion, he said, "No, it's because I surfs local beaches in Carlsbad am He-Man." and Oceanside regularly. When For information regarding asked if he surfs after it rains, he daily pollution reports, call the replied, "I'll surf after a storm, but Environmental Health Beach and only if the waves are good ." 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Art Drawings and photographs should also include a cover sheet with your name, address, e-mail, phone number^and major. An electronic copy is required of computer graphic entries and can be provided, when possible, for other entries. A ll submissions should be left in the Pride mailbox in the "Student and Residential Life" Office, Commons 206. Manuscripts will not be returned. For further information, contact The Pride office by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu, or by phone at (760) 750-6099, The change to Year -Round Operations may a | p # i > l a n s Learn all there istoknow about Summer Session 2 00^|a special update session created especially for | �T hePride Arts & Entertainment T Feb 2Q 2001 5 "^ ^ - Students Unveil Guelaguetza 2000 Oaxacan Celebration Turned into Film By: Clay Baber * Pride Staff Writer his experience as "enlightening to the richness and hospitality of the Oaxacan culture." As part of CSUSM's Following the students'stateSpring 2001 Arts & Lectures ments, Rascon presented copies of Series, the documentary film the video to Euphemio Gomez, a Guelaguetza 2000 made its pre- member of the Oaxacan commumiere on Thursday, February 15, nity. Gomez expressed his gratiin AGD 102: The film was pro- tude to the community for the duced by three students and cov- participation in the celebration, ered the Oaxacan celebration of and to the producers of the film Guelaguetza that took place on for their efforts and for their campus last August. gifts. Professor Bade indicated RicardoFavela,whoisalsothe that with the help of the compresident of MEChA, addressed munity, it maybe possible to hold the audience in both Spanish and the Guelaguetza celebration at English during the Guelaguetza CSUSM annually. 2000 film Last fall discussion. He said "The foCUS of the CSUSM hostthat the project "is . '• ^ ed the important b ecau se project WOS tO Convey the G uelaguetza it is the students' theme of sharing and celebration of responsibility to be . . .^ • Oaxacan culr at the service Q{ giving that Guelaguetza ^ dance> the community,and r e p r e s e n t s " ' m us i c > and also important to cuisine in recognize the —Ursula Adams . with c onjunction the Oaxacan people and CSUSM Student their contributions "Coalition de to our society." Comunidades Students Ricardo Favela, Indigenas Oaxaca. The festivities Ursula Adams, and Albert Rascon began with the blessing ceremony created the film as an inde- performed by one of San Diego's pendent study project ,for Video oldest Aztec dance groups, Production Arts under the direc- "Toltecas en Aztlan", whose memtion of their instructor, Kristine bers wore ornate, beaded cosDiekman. Professor Bonnie Bade tumes and feathered headdresses, also assisted the students in the Some of the other traditional creation of the documentary. The dances performed were "La Danza screening drew an audience com- de la Pluma", "La Flor De Pina", prised of students, instructors, and and "El Torita Serrano" in whifch members of the community. female dancers displayed the Following the screening, each strength of the woman by chalof the students had a chance to lenging their male counterparts. In describe their experience in mak- addition to the music and dancing, ing the film. Ursula Adams said, members of the Oaxacan com"The focus of the project was munity residing in North County to convey the theme of sharing prepared many traditional foods and giving that Guelaguetza rep- such as chicharones, tamales, and resents " Albert Rascon described rosquitos. Oaxacan dancers participate in last semester's Guelaguetza Festival. Last week students showed their film, Guelaguetza 2000, depicting the event. (Pride P hoto/Chris Weedon) Chris Rock Delivers the Laughs in Down to Earth By: Marcy Rivera Pride Staff Writer Unbeknownst to some people, Down To Earth is a remake of the movie, Heaven Can Wait. This new comedy does a fair job of retelling the story of a person killed long before they were supposed to die as the result of an angel's mistake. That person in Down To Earth, is Lance Barton, portrayed by funnyman Chris Rock (Lethal Weapon 4). Barton is a black deliveryman and an unsuccessful comedian who is humor-challenged onstage at comedy clubs. In fact, he is nicknamed "Booey" because he is booed off the stage so often. Offstage, however, he is very funny and is looking forward to the chance to perform at A p o l l o ' s amateur night. While making a delivery on his bike, he is love struck by the beautiful Sontee Jenkins (Regina King, Enemy of the State), but then is struck again, when a truck (Chazz Palminteri, The Usual Suspects). Barton is able to return to earth, but in the loaner body of Charles Wellington, a white, rich older man, just murdered slyly by his wife and her boyfriend. When a more suitable body is found, in which he could perform at the Apollo, Barton will have to transfer bodies again. Inside, Barton is still Barton and he sees himsetf as Barton (as does the audience), but everyone else sees him as Wellington. Barton, as Wellington, sets out to right the wrongs committed by Wellington before he died and win the heart of Ms. Jenkins while enjoying the life of luxury. Ultimately, he still longs to win one of the five spots to perform in the Apollo amateur night. If you like the comedy that C hris Rock stars as f unnyman Lance Barton and Greg GerChris Rock delivers doing standmann plays Sklar in the new comedy Down to Earth. up, you will likely find this movie T he f ilm is rated PG-13 by MPAA. appealing. The updated story(Courtesy Photo/Paramount Pictures) line is decent. The biggest laughs fatally hits him. In heaven, know- there yet, Barton bargains with come from the scenes of Barton, ing he is not supposed to be an intriguing angel, Mr. King shown briefly as the . older, reserved Wellington, grooving and singing the lyrics to rap music and doing stand-up routines. The movie's performers were all great, especially Wanda (comedienne/ actress Wanda Sykes), a maid to Wellington, who provides some great comical lines. Wellington's butler, Cisco (Mark Addey, The Full Monty), is charming in his role as well. The movie features a great soundtrack with selections from Lauryn Hill, Ruff Endz, Snoop Doggy Dog, and Monica. Even though Down to Earth is a comedy, it still tackles serious issues like reincarnation and the afterlife, as well as injustice and judging by appearances. The movie depicts a realistic view of how different races are treated and accepted, offering important lessons beneath the surface of the comedic moments. Down to Earth was directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz and is rated PG-13 by MPAA for language, sexual humor and some drug reference/' �The Pride C o-Editor C o-Editor O pinion E ditor F eature E ditor S ports E ditor G raduate I ntern A dvisor M elanie A ddington V ictoria B . Segal! D arcy Walker N athan Fields S teve C omplan J ayne B raman , M adeleine M arshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State • University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board, l etters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identi. ilcation. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via : electronic mail t o The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors/ ft is the poliey of The Pride not to print a nonym^ letters, > Display and classified advertising : i n The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right t o reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride C alifornia S tate University S an M arcos Sm Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Fax; (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu httjf://www.csusiB.edu/pride Greetings, Letter from the Editors Last week, The Pride Editors and Business Manager represented CSUSM in the 23rd Annual College Media Convention in New York. Students in media from community colleges, public, and private universities from across the country gathered together from Feb. 15-17 to share new ideas, discuss problems, and learn from professionals in present day media. During those three days, more than 200 workshops were held, covering topics such as vcopyediting, media law, newspaper design, and photojournalism. The New York Times photo editor, Mike Smith, offered one interesting workshop, dealing with photojournalism in a "digital world." Smith's insight on photographing different perspectives, proved very valuable for some of our staff; and we hope to bring more interesting and unusual photographs to the pages of The Pride. Some other topics Smith addressed included the importance of teamwork and the j ethical responsibilities for those in student newspaper. A legal advisor for the Southern Methodist University student newspaper also gave important infor- I mation for news writers and interesting methods for obtaining information for investigative articles. The New York Times news design editor gave an informative lecture on news layout. We can only | hope to improve from the excellent design tips he provided. Matt Zoller Seitz, of The New York Press and Village Voice, gave an entertaining lecture on review | writing. Although he focused on how to properly critique arts, he also emphasized the importance of j knowing how to write in all fields of journalism. One common theme present throughout the workshops we attended was the importance o f i representing the student voice. It is our hope that the knowledge we gained from such workshops will be reflected upon future issues of The Pride. Again, The Pride strongly encourages student contributions. Please feel free to send in submissions j via e-mail to pride@csusm.edu; drop by and talk to the staff in the Commons 206 Office (next to the : Student Lounge); send critiques and suggestions by visiting The Pride web site at www.csusm.edu/pride: 5 or even consider taking the student newspaper (although you do not have to be a student in the class i to write for the newspaper). Don't Have Time to Write A Letter to the Editor But Still Want to Voice Your Opinion? Check Out Our New Student Survey at: w ww.csusm.edu/ p ride Thank-you, The Pride Editors HA VE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. Beware; Hazardous Pesticides May C ome in M any Shapes and Forms By: Zachary Pugh Pride Staff Writer a large number of chemical, phys- linked to certain immune degradical, and biological agents. This ing conditions. The WRI (World term is defined in the FIFRA Resource Institute), a Washington As humans continue to relish (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, based group, states that Malathion in their everlasting proverbial pro- and Rodenticide Act) as follows: has the capability to diminish our gression, we are faced with many "Any substance or mixture of sub- immune system, making us more factors that pose threats to our stances intended for preventing, susceptible to certain illnesses. It quality of life. Whether these destroying, repelling, or mitigat- [Malthion] "diminishes the activithreats are mental, physical, or ing any insects, rodents, nema- ties of the enzymes involved in the even emotional; they are none- todes; fungi, weeds, or any other detoxification [process]". Other theless degrading. Of all the risks forms of life declared to be pests" perversions that these insecticides that are overlooked and dubbed (this does not include irritating pose to the human body are a part of our everyday lives, the neighbors). For our purposes, let the increasing incidents of infecthreat of hazardous chemicals is us refer to the most common type tion, pneumonia, and tuberculothe all-time champ. These dan- of pesticide, the insecticide. The sis. Sound f un? The list of these • gerous chemicals are everywhere insecticide family is as any of the chemicals continues: Diazinon, you are. They range from oil prod- other subcategories of pesticides; Dursban (a nerve gas), etc. These ucts to anti-depressants, from dish possibly more so because of its insecticides have also been traced soap to the very coffee you are prevalence. This, in retrospect, is and correlated to learning disabildrinking as you read this. Among quite a frightening statement, ities in children living near Lake these substances that lurk at your According to George Claus, Michigan and to a decreased physdoorstep, the leading competitors author of Ecological Sanity, mod- ical stamina/diminished memory in this race to degradation are ern insecticides are grouped into of children living i n certain areas pesticides. five major categories. The dead- of Mexico. Unfortunately, the list Pesticides come in many ly five are: chlorinated hydrocar- goes on folks. shapes and forms and are, contrary bons (DDT), organosphate esters Alas, despite all the negative to the brightly animated labels (Malathion), copper sulfates, a id traits that these substances pose, that plague the containers of these lastly some naturally occurring they appear "harmless" when deathly contaminates, very nega- compounds like rotenone, pyre- cloaked in a large umbrella of a tive to the human body. Many peo- thrum, nicotine (the cigarette you corporate society that distributes ple, including yourself and your might be smoking right now), and them like candy. They (the undisloved ones, use pesticides f re- bacillus thuringensis. Every sin- puted authorities on everything) quently. These products contami- gle one of these chemicals com- coat them in cute little bottles and nate your system with a clan- prises the majority or at least hand them over to the common destine stealth. They are every- some of the major insecticides homeowner and god forbid your where you are and everywhere that you can easily purchase at child or future children! So next you're not. Moreover, these pesti- your local grocer or friendly home time you're at your local handycide chemicals pose a large factor improvement paraphernalia push- man store, be cautious as to what in the cause of certain human ill- er. For instance, Malathion, an you purchase and what purchases nesses, to include various cancers insecticide sold by the gallons you. and immune system predators. at certain stores, contains organoThe word "pesticide" denotes phosphates that are known to be Student Parking Perils at CSUSM Bonnie Vandewater for The Pride into their cars. Perhaps we have too many Parking during the first few assumptions about people that weeks of classes can be distress- allow us to put down our guards ing. But, did you know that it when it comes to putting convecould be dangerous? While walk- nience before our own safety. For ing to my car, I was approached by example, we tend to think that a woman in her car who asked if women are harmless, so it must I was leaving. When I answered, be okay to be in a car with a "Yes," she asked if she could have stranger who is a woman. We my spot. "Sure," I replied. What might also think that our fellow did I care who took my parking college students are less likely spot? Apparently, I did not under- to cause us harm. The biggest stand what she was implying by myth that we believe while in her question. What came next sur- a public place is that someone prised me. "Can I take you to your would "save" us if anything dancar so I will know where it i s?" gerous should happen. Wrong. Whoa. At what point do we Most people are too absorbed in start taking rides from strangers? their own lives t o notice anything I have seen people give others out of the ordinary. And, if they rides to their cars, so I know that did notice something, the likethis is nothing new. What I did lihood of them acting on it is not know was that these desperate low since people generally do drivers take strangers into their not want to interfere. Also, witcars to avoid the inconvenience nesses could be like myself, under of searching for a parking spot. I the assumption that you and a had just assumed that they were stranger are friends, and would friends. never think twice about seeing I did not let her take me to people together in a car—if they my car. I explained where it was, even noticed you in the first but she persisted with, "But, the place. space will be gone by the time I CSUSM Police Dispatcher get there." Sorry. John Grosso cites last year's parkNow, you might think I 'm ing lot occurrences as one assault, overreacting to a woman asking one auto theft, and seven acts to give me, another woman, a of vandalism. Grosso reminds ride. Granted, we should all be everyone that our parking lot is willing to help each other when equipped with signals should you we are able. However, there is a someday find yourself in need of fine line between helping some- campus police assistance. Keep one and putting yourself in harm's in mind that although our campus way for a simple matter of conve- happens to have a fairly low crime nience. This goes for both parties rate, this does not mean that our involved. I am just as concerned staff and students are immune to for the drivers who take strangers future criminal acts. �The Pride Sports Tuesday, February 20,2001 7 Race Car Driver Dale Earnhardt Dies in Crash 0mm By: Giovanni Ferrer Pride Staff Writer crashed into the wall at a speed of almost 180 mph, and was struck by Ken Schrader's no. 36 car. Sunday, February 18, 2001 Earnhardt was rushed to a It was a sad day for auto- nearby hospital, where doctors racing fans when legendary pronounced him dead due to head NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt injuries sustained in the accident. Sr. died in an accident during this Doctors believe he died almost year's Daytona 500. With less instantly. than a lap left to go, Earnhardt Earnhardt was accompanied barely bumped the tail end of to the hospital by his son, Dale Sterlin Marlin's car, lost control, Earnhardt Jr., who finished 2nd in the race. With more circuit wins than any other driver (76), many auto-racing fans considered Earnhardt Sr. the greatest NASCAR driver in history. He tied Richard Petty for seven Winston Cup Series Championship wins. Dale Earnhardt Sr. was only 49-years old. (Courtesy Photo/Lucas's Dale Earnhardt Web Page) Golf Team Opens the Spring Season Golfers Rank High Among Small Colleges By: Steve Compian Sports Editor The CSUSM golf program is rated highly by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), The NAIA pre-season poll show both the men and women among the nation's elite; did very well, despite the weather ally in the NAIA teams, finished conditions." 15th out of the sixteen teams comBrett Dolch, who finished peting in the tournament. The Bakersfleld, Calif. - Coach in fourth place among individu- University of Michigan edged Fred Hanover and the men's golf als, led CSUSM with a score of Brigham Young University for top team traveled north to compete one under par 143. Teammates honors when the tourney was canin the Family Motors Invitational Rob Keller (24th), Cory Scoggin celled after the first round. on February 12. CSUSM finished (32nd), Nick Micheli (42nd), and Effie Rengpian finished in tied for fourth place of the eleven Tony Sellers (44th) and Dolch 52nd place with a score of fifteen teams entered in the tournament, combined for a team score of 597. over par 84 fori 8 holes. Johanna which was held at the Seven Lakeside, Calif. - CSUSM'S Jimenez (70th), Theresa Thomas Oaks Country Club. Cal State women's golf team stayed close to (80th), Nicole Carnes (82nd), and Bakersfield, ranked third nation- home, playing at the Lady Aztec Stephanie Segura (83rd) followed ally in NCAA Division II, won Invitational held at the Barona Rengpian in the scoring. the rain-shortened tournament. Creek Golf Course on February The women's golf team will Tournament officials were 12. The Cougars battled a crowded resume play at the Colby Classic forced to cancel the final round of field of talented NCAA Division in Santa Clara on March 26-27. the tournament when they became I schools and rough weather in Later that week, the women will concerned that the eleven teams their first tournament of the sea- compete at the University of Idaho playing might damage the course. son. Assistant golf coach Dan Friday, March 30-31. Monday, Two days of rain in the Anderson described the wet, chilly April 2, the golfers will conclude Bakersfield area left the 18th and weather as "some of the toughest the whirlwind part of their 11th fairways under four inches of playing conditions." schedule at Eastern Washington water. Coach Hanover said, "We CSUSM, ranked fourth nation- University^ CSUSM Professor Is an Accomplished Ironman Competitor peting in triathlons about ten years ago. She has completed three Ironman races, winning the 1998 Great Floridian Ironman Challenge in her age group. According to Oneal, she did not have an athletic background when she began competing, and she never thought she could compete in an Ironman Triathlon. She described herself as a "chubby Professor Patty Oneal in class. (Pride Photo/Steve Compian) child" who struggled with her weight, even through her college By: Steve Compian years. Sports Editor Oneal says that she started to lose weight when her goals "Crossing the finish line of an changed from "trying to get thin Ironman is incredible. It is amazto improving her performance ing to think that it is actually posand kicking some butt in races." sible to go thatfar in one day, and "First, I started running and did that people of all ages; nationali- some short races. Then I got a bike ties, and physical abilities have and started doing some duathlons done it with you." Sociology (run-bike-run). I finally tackled Professor Patty Oneal swimming, which is the most difProfessor Patty Oneal main- ficult discipline for new triathtains a busy schedule. Besides letes," said Oneal. teaching a sociology class, she As a person who enjoys the works f ull time as a family theraphysical and mental challenge of pist and marriage counselor in competing in triathlons, Oneal Carlsbad. Oneal also teaches a says, competing in triathlons "Spinning" (indoor cycling) class helped her physically, which in at Bally's Health Club in Vista. turn, strengthened her mentally. Oneal still finds time to offer Developing that mental toughness a strength and stretch class at a allows her to help her students local park. So what does she do and clients. in her spare time? Oneal trains "I find that a triathlon is much for triathlons, and whenever her like life—there are highs and lows schedule permits, she trains for during the race. You may feel the Ironman Triathlon. extremely happy and strong one An Ironman Triathlon is a minute, and then feel that you grueling daylong race consisting just cannot go on the next," said of three events: a 2.4-mile swim, a Oneal. 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile With so many activities comrun. Oneal says she began com- peting for her time, Oneal finds it difficult to train for Ironman competitions. Still, she and her husband, Dave, another triathlon competitor, run together and share long bike rides. "I will typically run four days a week with a total mileage of 20-30 miles. I swim approximately three times a week, and bike twice on a good week. I supplement my cycling with indoor or "spinning" workouts," said Oneal. Oneal says she manages to compete in some of the shorter races, "I did a 30K race in the desert during November and placed second overall." While Oneal has chosen to compete in an extreme sport, she said the first goal for anyone engaging in exercise is to "feel good about yourself." NAIA Men's Golf Pre-Season Ranking Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2000 School 14 NG 4 Malone 1 Oklahoma 2 Berry 5 Lipscomb 11 CSUSM 8 Brescia 10 Northwoo 16 Mobile 17 Nazarene(CA) *NR - Not Rated **2000 - Final ranking in 2000 NAIA Women's Golf Pre-Season Ranking Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2000 School 1 UBC NR Rocky Mt 8 Nazarene (OK) NR CSUSM Spring 5 NR • Norwood 10 U. Mobile NR Lipscomb 6 Mt Mercy 4 Briar Cliff The Best of Alternative and Traditional Healthcare Dr. Andrea Cole-Raub Board Certified Board Certified Family Practice Anti-Aging Medicine Hormone Imbalance - PMS Erectile Dysfunction Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management Medical Hypnosis Growth Hormone Program Performance Enhancement and Neurofeedback Customize Optimize Energize Call for an Appointment 120 Craven Rd Suite 2 07 San Marcos, CA 92078 760-510-8248 Prof. O 'Neal on the road. (Pride Photo/Steve Compian) 4510 Executive Dr. Suite 105 San Diego, C A 92121 858-535-1312 web site: www.signonsandiego.com Ageless Beauty Associate �ences ofthe War Time: Noon Location: ACD 102 Jorge Mariscal, Professor of Spanish and Chicano Literature, UCSD, gives a multimedia presentation on his recent book of the same title. February 19-22 Spring Club Week Friday, February 23 Voices ofAfrica Time: 7pm Thursday; February 22 Location: ACD 102 Gospel Concert: "New An all women's a cappela Venture Choirn and West African percusTime: 7pm Reception, sion ensemble will perform 7:30pm Concert pieces from Nigeria, Ghana, Please R.S.V.R by Feb. 20th Cuba, Brazil, the Americas, (760) 750 - 4990 as well as gospel and jazz. This is a ticketed event. Call Pride Radio 750-4730 for ticket info. Time: 9-5 Location: Free Speech Area Monday, February 26 Saturday, February 24 Auditions will be held from Marge Piercy Track and Field: Carlo 10-3. If any students are Time: Noon Rossi Relays interested in auditioning, Location: ACD 102 please sign up on the sheet Critically acclaimed novelist Location: Claremont Mudd located at the Pride Radio and poet, Marge Piercy, will Scripps Table from 9-3. Clubs or read from her works. Book February 26-27 people interested in being signing will follow. 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Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection. -Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham City Jail, 1963 Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illumines it, -Martin Luther King, Jr. Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation.,the foundation of such a method is love. -Martin Luther King, Jr. r^ Classifieds Students (Pay onCy $9for a classified ad Contact TJie (Pridefor more informtion (760) 750-6099 orpride@csusm.edu S ervices Offered MEL-TYPE & U studyI M elissa 7 60.741.4105 i xoye@home.com Help Wanted SWIM INSTRUCTORS $ 10-16 a n h our. ( 760) 7 44-7946 Egg Donors needed, $ 3 , 5 0 0 c ompensation A ges 2 0-30, c all S usan 800-463-5656 Customer Service G round f loor o pportunity w ith m edical m anufacturer i n V ista. F ull t ime, s alary p lus b enefits. F ax r esume t o 7 60-635-0616. Junto C AMP W AYNE F OR G I R L S — sister half of brother/sister children's camp in Northeast Pennsylvania (3 hrs f rom New York City). If you love children and want a caring, f un environment we are looking to hire staff f rom 6-19-8/17/01 for: Tennis, Gymnastics, Team Sports, Golf, Cheerleading, Aerobics, Ropes, Swimming (W.S.I, preferred), Waterskiing, Sailing, Fine Arts & C rafts, Guitar, Photography, Video, Piano, Drama. Other staff needed: Camping/Nature Director, Group Leaders, Administrative positions, (Drivers (21+), O ffice. On Campus Interviews February 21st. Call 1-800 279-3019 or go to our website at: www.campwavnegirls.com. Women's Resource Committee • Planning to go to graduate school? tSm l>mk On-Jam omens < Committed to undersetved communities? pregnant women THE GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY and mrrn xmih small children At UC BERKELEY Invites yau to apply to the UC Public Policy and International Affairs (UCPPIA) TioCYour (Psyche/] .. 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Raising its joyous hands to the sky, the New Venture Christian Fellowship Choir sang its praises in celebration of Black History Month. Master of Ceremonies and Executive Director of ASI, Darlene Willis, welcomed the crowd in Academic Hall 102 by reminding people to "praise God tonight and know you're going to have a good time." Darlene Willis' son, James C. Willis, had his first public saxophone solo in front of the crowd of about 55 people. Playing "Wavering Stranger," the f ifth grader was applauded by many supporters in the audience. James Willis, however, was not the only young performer Thursday night. Students from ASI's Early Learning Center (ELC) were also invited to participate in the event Originally three classes were going to join and sing three songs, but some of the children were ill. Instead, seven children sang one song. Left: James Willis played sax in his fifsfypublii^erftj^^ in the audience stood up and clapped their hands'to t&mspeflnusic. Right: Darlene Willis (far left) and 0fl£er choir sirige&performed at CSUSM as part of the ASI Black History Mont% C^ebration! (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) ^ Four-year-old Valerie was Aidan, Elizabeth, Jordan, Kara, excited about singing in front of Kelli and Koby were the other a crowd. When asked if she liked ELC students that joined Valerie the song she had learned to sing, in singing "Happy Birthday Dr. she replied, "It's good." Martin Luther King." After the children's performance, Darlene Willis urged the audience to stand and to participate in singing, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Although she mentioned that she was nervous about performing in front of her coworkers, Willis, who has been singing with the choir for four years, belted out her solo, "Excited about Jesus ." Jim Yelvington, music orchestrator, said the New Venture Christian Fellowship Choir performs for4,000 Congregationalists each Saturday and Sunday. Their own church has a much larger choir the 16 choir members who performed o ffcampus Thursday night. A drummer, bassist, guitarist, three horn players and two keyboardists also performed that evening.. ASI's Black History Month planning committee planned the event, and Honee Folk, one of the committee members, has been active in promoting diversity on t he CSUSM campus. Folk w ar "very excited to hear the wonderful choir" and was glad to see that the event turned out well. This was the second big event for »Article continues on page 2 Year 'Round Funding Means Changes for Summer By: Darcy Walker Pride Opinion Editor however, will continue to be offered through Extended Studies. The biggest change for students will be lower fees for summer classes. How much money students save will depend on two things: how many units they take and how they compare the pricing, Last summer, Extended Studies charged $105 per unit. With state funding, summer becomes a regular session like spring or Last year state legislators provided major funding to the CSU system to start converting campuses to year round operations (YRO). CSU San Marcos will convert this summer, implementing for-credit classes that are more affordable. According to the university's YRO website, Extended Studies will no longer offer summer classes for credit. Non-credit and special sessions, »Article continues on page 2 Summer 2000-Extended Studies $105/unit 3 units = $315 4 units = $420 5 units = $525 6 units = $630 7 units = $735 8 units = $840 9 units = $945 10 units = $1050 Summer 2001 Fees $105/unit up to 3units 3 units = $315 4 to 6 units = $414 5 units = $414 6 units = $414 7 units = $525 8 units = $600 9 units = $675 10 or more units = $714 Summer 2002 Fees Regular SUF $414 for 6.0 or fewer $414 $414 $414 6.1 + units =$714 $714 $714 $714 Smooth Sailing for CSUSM: Weathering the Storm of Thundering Electricity Rates By: Marcy Rivera Pride Staff Writer The rising electricity rates have affected virtually all Californians in some way, especially the rate of their blood pressure when they open the latest bill from the electric company. If people have been negatively affected at home, then they might assume that CSUSM is suffering terribly by the electricity crisis as well. Contrary to this notion, Cal State San Marcos is faring better than might be expected. "The school started to make changes a couple of years ago," said Tom Blair, Director of Facilities, when asked about energy saving techniques on campus. The university conserves energy in ways that students may or may not realize. Blair explained that these changes included lower wattage lighting, automatic shut- Campus News off for computers and night lighting mode for several school buildings. "Fumage was reduced from L o c ^ l ^ s full to variable volume, which reduced energy consumption by 50 percent," added Blair. These changes helped the school better prepare for the changing rates of electricity. Energy-saving tactics contin- I ue to be implemented on campus, as some students may »Article continues on page 2 Arts 2 3 4-5 Portrait of June Jordan is one of many Lynda Kooiish works on ^ iMtiaeSUSM Library. Weekly Web Mease ReoyoletWs Paper! �The Pride 2 Tuesday, March 6, 2001 Student Clubs Compete with Vendors By: Marlino Bitanga Pride Staff Writer The vendors present during last week's club fundraising took some of the spotlight from oncampus clubs by exhibiting the art of self-employment. Ed Dillard, owner of Remember Them, began his day by hauling more than 1,000 posters and metal signs from the parking lot for his kiosk on Founders Plaza. "I've been in business for 18 years and this is my seventh year full-time," said Dillard. "I like being my own boss because I can work in the middle of the week and it allows .me to present my products to people," he added. After working Monday through Friday, from 9am-5pm and encountering an average of 200-300 prospective consumers each day, Ellen Amoaku, owner of an African artifact boutique, agreed with Dillard's preference for self-employment. "This is my business and it is a very good experience," said Amoaku, "I have been coming here on campus for five years selling African artifacts and jewelry." Despite the changes of selling from campus to campus, various car shows and swap meets, Dillard said that one thing remains the same: "It's easy to get out there and sell, but it's not easy to make money" Gospel Choir Sings »Article cont. from page 1 ASI this spring semester. The New Venture Christian Fellowship recently released its first CD. The choir performs at every service on Saturday evening and two services on Sunday mornings. Those who are interested in more information on the choir are asked to visit www.newventure.org. Club Fundraising Week Meets with Success By: Claudia Ignacio Staff Writer "It's very c o l d and windy, however, we will still continue to be here because we do it for the love of our club," says Penny Lanese, a sophomore student and president of the Anime Project Alliance. The Anime Project Alliance, along with other campus clubs, Jennifer Moon, President ofFuture Educators Club, promoted her club by set up tables on Founders Plaza selling stickers and teacher toolboxes. Greek Clubs were also present on February 19-22, with the hope for Rush Week. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) of recruiting new members and liilll raising funds for their clubs. "We just wanted to let students know that we want to develop and enhance students' appreciations and understanding of the diverse Hispanic cultures," said Jesus Flores, a member of the Latin World Club. "We are doing everything we can to recruit as many members as possible, but it's hard because most students commute." "Seventeen clubs participated, all at different times and days," said Brad Schmidt, ASI's Club Students also shopped at vendors during club fundraising. Services Technician. Schmidt (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) added that CSUSM currently has 43 clubs and 24 tables were reserved; clubs reserved 17 tables and vendors reserved seven tables. Clubs are required to register a week in advance if they plan to participate in Club Fundraising Week. "My club does not charge a membership fee, so whatever days ASI gives us, we have to make sure that we register for those days," said Lanese. "Our funds depend on how much we raise from fundraising." Alejandra Sanchez, a member of Ballet Folklorico, said, "There is not enough time and if you miss the registration deadline you can't participate, which is utifair." When asked what she thought about the clubs on campus, sophomore student Leticia Ambriz replied, "I am just looking for something of my interest." The next Club Fundraising Week is schedule for March 19 - 21 and the deadline to register is March 12 Students A dd W riting Center to Academic Toolbox By: Daniel Huey Pride Staff Writer "The Writing Center is here t o help all students grow as writers/' said Dr. Robin Keehn, the director of the Writing Center. "The Center supports the university-wide writing requirement and exists to serve the entire student body from all colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, and the College of Business." On Monday, February 19, the University Writing Center quietly opened its doors for the spring semester and began the task of helping students achieve their writing goals. Located in Craven Hall 3106, the Writing Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9pm to 6pm and on Fridays from 9am to 3pm. The center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. Students sign up for tutoring sessions at the appointment page on the Writing Center web site, www.csusm.edu/f writing__center. According to Dr. Keehn, "A more efficient appointment making system started last semester." The appointment page has a pull-down calendar that allows the student to view all available appointments for a two-week period. This allows each student the convenience of making an appointment that fits his or her Energy Conserved at CSUSM Year Round Avoids State Power Crisis »Article cont from page 1 subject to normal rolling blackhave noticed. In some areas outs. of Craven Hall, the hallways are Students, faculty and staff dark, with only office lights in can help the campus conserve use. "Grouping classes on cer- energy. "Turn off the lights when tain floors," Blair said, "is anoth- leaving a room," Blair said, "Turn er way of off anyc onserv- "Turn off the lights when leaving a thing that is ing ener- room. Turn off anything that is not not essential,"particgy" essential." ularly durSome <~Tom Blair; Director of Facilities ing peak s tudents times. may notice that buildings are warmer These items include computers, than usual. Raising the tempera- printers, copiers and other devicture o f certain buildings is one es that are not being utilized. Future developments for cost-saving technique for energy CSUSM include a thermal enerconservation on campus. A normal room temperature might be gy storage tank, which should be 72 or 73 degrees, but during the operational in July. It is also posenergy crisis it saves money when sible that a co-generator plant, the temperature is "raised to 75 which generates electricity and or 76 degrees," Blair explained. heat, will debut at CSUSM in the Blair also mentioned that black- future. outs are not scheduled to occur at CSUSM since the campus is not Schooling Comes to San Marcos busy schedule. Students may The tutoring staff aids the stumake a maximum of two appoint- dent with brainstorming for their ments per week and each tutor- assignments, crafting the thesis ing session lasts 30 minutes. and body of the essay, helping the student with editing and revision, "Tutors are conversant in cur- and helping answer any grammatrent writing theory and pedago- ical questions the student might, gies that apply to writing in all have. disciplines," said Dr.'Keehn. The The Writing Center, however, tutors are currently enrolled in or is not an editing service, but have completed LTWR 525. the tutors will provide instrucMost of the staff has tutored tion concerning the editing profor more than one semester, some cess. Students should prepare for are in the M A. program and some their tutoring session by having a are GEW instructors. clear agenda of what they wish to Each tutoring session is con- accomplish during the session. ducted under the guidance of a Those who are interested in peer tutor who will help the stu- learning more about the Writing dent navigate t|ie entire writing Center may visit their web site at process. www.csusm.edu/writing_center. still being discussed. According to the YRO website, the Summer 2001 session will be eight weeks long and include both eight-week and fourweek classes. There will be one enrollment cycle for the entire session. The first half runs from Saturday, June 16 through Friday, July 13. The second half runs Saturday, July 14 through Friday, August 10. Moore stated that the Summer 2001 schedule "should be ready for students to pick up the first day after spring break, Monday, April 9." Moore explained that the selection of classes is still being worked out; however, some priorities have been set. Priority will be given to: »Article cont from page 1 fall. That means it is subject to the same fee structure, the State University Fee (SUF). This fee is based on the number of units students take in any regular session. Starting next year, in Summer 2002, the SUF will be the same structure as fall and spring sessions: $414 for 6.0 units or fewer, and $714 for 6.1 or more. But this summer, 2001, the university is implementing a transitional fee structure. The following fee table was compiled by The Pride using • Classes that had strong enrolllast summer's fees and new fee ment in past summers information provided by Rick • Upper division classes that are Moore, who heads the YRO cam- core to degree or credential programs pus communications team. Moore stated that additional • General education courses, fees for Summer 2001 session, especially upper division GE and graduation requirements such as Student Health Services • Classes to balance out the selec($10), Associated Students ($45) tion and variety of offerings and Academic Records ($6) are Financial aid will be offered, subject to f und availability, according t o the YRO website's question and answer section. Other special sessions, like winter intersession, were not given state funding, and, therefore, will not be affected by YRO changes. One goal of year 'round operations, according to the website, is "to assist students in making more rapid progress toward their degrees." The other major focus is accessibility. Getting more use out of summer sessions can help serve an increasing number of students even before new facilities are built. To help answer questions about the Summer 2001 session, the Year'Round Operations Committee will present a special update session this Thursday, March 1. The presentation will be held from 1-2:30 pm in Commons 206. For those unable to attend, the presentation will be posted to the YRO website, at www.csusm.edu/vro �The Pride Tuesday, February 27,2001 3 Local News S A T I U n d e r Fire: Author Ray Bradbury Visits San Diego U C President Questions Validity of Testing for Admissions families may be unable to pay for these preparatory classes. By: James Newell Pride Staff Writer By: Zachary Pugh Pride Staff Writer Where does spectacular writing derive from? What does the pen or keystroke transform into when life intervenes? The truth. The backbone of great writing dwells within the truth of life and the sincerity of the author's opinion. Such questions and statements describe the topics of the Sixth Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea at Point Loma Nazarene University from February 22-24. The featured speaker on Feb, 22 was world-renowned writer Ray Bradbury, the author of many short stories and various novels, including The Illustrated Man and Fahrenheit 451. Bradbury addressed the young budding writers within the audience. According to Bradbury, to remove the dreaded writer's block one must be aware that "it's obvious that you're doing something wrong . .. you're writing things to benefit the world, to hell with that." . The event continued into the night and the audience listened in anticipation, pondering Bradbury's "The SAT I is a poor predictor of college success and is not tied to curriculum," says Michael Reese, the Vice President of Communications f or UCSD. He says the goals of Atkinson's proposal are to develop a test to raise the standards of college course work by impacting students at the high school level and to have the test be a fair measure across racial and socioeconomic boundaries. Opposition to the proposed changes comes from concern that omission of the SAT I would lower the quality of students admitted to the university level. Already, there are many colleges and universities around the nation that have made WIM scores optional or do not use them Possible Problems with SAT I? Author Ray Bradbury spoke to fans, students and up-and-coming writers at Standardized tests have long at all, opting for portfolio-based a Writer's Symposium on February 22. Phoito courtesy ofDragoncon.com served to balance high school per- decisions. formance measures. Peter Larson, every charismatic word. In remember the goddamn lines" Associate Director of Upward The Future of the SAT I and between inspiring words, to the aspect of death: "you disBound, an academic enrichment CSUs Bradbury would propose "ingre- cover you can die because you The Executive Director of program for San Diego high school dients" for a "writer's diet" as see other people die." students, explains that it has gotten Enrollment Services at CSUSM, he explained it. These ingrediBradbury said, "The truth to the point that students have Richard Riehl, says the public ents included certain steps like behind my inspiration is life, and to attend specifically designed tends to focus on the most selec"pack[ing] your mind with lots of I'm gone to life." classes, in addition t o regular high tive institutions, like Harvard and metaphors.. .read one short story, As the evening unfolded with school, to learn how to score well Yale, rather than schools, such as poem and essay for the next one stories from yesteryear and tales on the SAT I. This shows that the community colleges, with open thousand nights." »Article continues on page 4 test may no longer be a valid mea- admission. Although CSUs use Bradbury also spoke on topsure of required course work, and the SAT I for admission decisions, ics ranging from his failed acting may put lower socioeconomic stu- Riehl says standardized tests work career, "I quit acting ... couldn't dents at a disadvantage, since their »Article continues on page 7 The President of the University of California, Richard Atkinson, has questioned the validity of the SAT I as a measure for college admissions assessment. Atkinson has proposed to drop the SAT I and intends t o develop a new standardized test more connected to subject specific skills directly related to college course work. In the interim, while the new test is being developed, UC will use the SAT II. Where the SAT I measures only math and verbal reasoning, the SAT II measures more subject specific areas, such as history and economics, in addition to the required English and math. 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Photo courtesy of California Centerfor the Arts, Escondido H ot Rods Inspire Art Exhibit in Escondido By: Clay Baber Pride Staff Writer Customized: Art Inspired By Hot Rods, Low Riders, And American Car Culture is currently showing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Thirteen artists have drawn on the imagery associated with various car cultures to create the • displayed works. The media include sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, poster art and installation, which capture the essence of the different car cultures and the automobile's influence on American society. In addition to these forms of artwork, several custom cars are also on display. The first indicator of the type of exhibit on display is found outside the museum on the walls of the bridge t hat leads to the parking lot. One of the featured artists, Jimi V, painted huge blue and Bradbury Speaks in San Diego »Article cont. from page 3 of the proposed future, inquiring minds and aspiring writers had a chance to ask Bradbury questions. These questions ranged from his current works to his opinions on the craft of writing. Asked his opinion on genetic Elvis, Sock Hops and soda pop were the essence of American culture in the 1950s and 60s. In addition to Rockabilly music and poodle skirts, the "Happy Days" era also gave us a few treasures of American car culture including the Ford Fairlane, the Lincoln Continental and the Cadillac Eldorado. Hot Rods, roadsters and racers revved their engines for the 15th Annual Rod Run on February 17 and 18 in Temecula. The Rod Run is a Temecula tradition that takes place each year, rain or shine, the weekend following Valentine's Day. The city closed traffic through Old Town Temecula and blocked off Front Street, where car owners lined the streets with approximately 800 automobiles ranging from low riders to drag racers to muscle cars. In addition to the cacophonous competitions of engines, the Rod Run offered food, live music and activities for children. The Wine and Beer Garden was one of the congested venues along Front Street. The Temecula Museum and antique shops were also popular sites. Many spectators also enjoyed walking their dogs or chatting with vehicle owners about the various restorations and augmentations of their hot rods. Those who are interested in obtaining information on next year's Rod Run can visit www.temeculacalifornia.com. Pride Radio Airs white flames that span the full length of these walls. His work is also found inside the museum in the form of a wall-sized mural of a scantily clad woman perched atop a flamed-Mercury "hot rod." Another artist, Robert Williams, depicts the "hot rod" culture of the 1950s and 1960s by painting comic-book-like images of customized cars and racing. This illustrates both the style and the potential danger of these types of vehicles. Some of the more commercialized images of hot rods featured in this exhibit come from artists Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and "Coop." Roth's work includes cartoonish characters such as "Rat Fink" at the wheel of flaming, tire-smoking hot rods that appear on t-shirts and posters. Coop's images of devilish women and hot cars are found on album covers and concert posters of bands such as "Everclear" and "Stone By: Sarah Phillips Temple Pilots." Artwork inspired by the Latin Pride Staff Writer "lowrider" culture is also on disAfter being rained out for two play. Artists Meridel Rubenstein and Alex Harris capture various weeks, Pride Radio was publicly aspects of the lowrider culture introduced to students on Foundin their combined still photo- ers Plaza, Thursday, February 22. graph series. Rubenstein's work Alongside club tables for Club features photographs of lowrid- Fundraising week, Pride staff set ers and their proud owners, while up a Pride Radio table where they Harris's work features photos of played music from 10am-3pm. the American landscape taken The radio event also included stuthrough the windshields of vari- dent interviews from Honee Folk, a member of the ASI Programous customized vehicles. Also on display with the ming Committee; Brad Schmidt, Rubenstein and Harris photo- ASI Club Service Technician; and graphs is Ruben Ortiz Torres's Raeanna Wertz, Vice-President video entitled "Kustom Mambo," of ASI. Pride Radio is in the planwhich brings images of the lowrider culture to life by. combining ning stage; this semester Pride footage of custom cars with a Radio will be cast only on the Internet, where listeners can log mambo soundtrack. The exhibit will be on display onto the Pride Radio website, at the California Center for the www.prideradio.homestead.com, Arts, Escondido, through May and listen at their convenience. 27. duplication and cloning, Bradbury replied, "It'll never work, never work." Bradbury then continued to explain his statement on the evils of cloning and mankind playing God; his references to Hitler, Stalin and other political leaders led the audience to understand the potential dangers of genetic research. An audience member asked his opinion of humankind traveling to and living on Mars, and Bradbury replied, "We belong Those involved with Pride Radio hope there will be more student interest and university funding to take the station from web casting to an AM or FM frequency. "I think that it is a great way to continue building campus life and a sense of community," said student Holly Sheets. "It is proof of just how much our school has grown in the past three years." * Student Kari Vollmer sees the radio station's institution as being "a great opportunity for students to learn about mass media communications and broadcast journalism." Vollmer added, "I am really excited to hear the web casts." A planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 1. Those who are interested in becoming involved with Pride Radio are asked to contact The Pride via e-mail at pride@csusm.edu. on Mars, goddamnit" After additional questions, Bradbury closed with a simple yet pure and precise statement that included this: "Go to life." Most of the audience clambered up the stage to retrieve a piece,of its idol and return home with scribble on paper. Some, however, retired into the back room to ponder all of this literary banter while they sipped on lattes and munched on brownies. Patrick D Acrefilledin for student DJ Josh Harris (Pride/Nathan Fields) Authors should avoid highly technical language, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be parenthetical. 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Deadline for submissions: May 1, 2001 For f ^ e r information, contact The Pride office by e-mail at pnde@csusm.edu or by phone at (760) 750-6099. ��The Pride Arts & Entertainment Tuesday, February 27,2001 5 A New Exhibit in CSUSM Library Lynda Koolish Presents "The Weather of Change/and Clear Light" By: Carrie Parker Pride Staff Writer "Sometimes, the photograph, like a poem, becomes a window of light," says Lynda Koolish about her photography. Lynda Koolish, a distinguished professional photographer and English professor, has captured the essence of Black History Month in her photographic exhibit on display in the CSUSM Library. . Her exhibit titled "The Weather of Change and Clear Light," presents portraits of famous African- American writers such as Maya Angelou, Phenomenal Woman; Ernest J. Gaines, A Lesson Before Dying; Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon; Alice Walker, The Color Purple ; and June Jordan, Affirmative Acts: Political Essays. The natural lighting, which Koolish deems so important, truly draws attention to the features of the wise and knowing faces beneath the glass. The lighting in the photographs is natural so that the shadows fall naturally on the faces, causing their features to stand out. The plain backgrounds also draw viewers to these intriguing portraits. We know these writers. We've all read or seen Walker's The Color Purple. When we read one of these books or poems, we may have felt the author's emotion. Koolish's photographs allow us to look into the eyes of one of these accomplished writers and see the pain, the sadness and the joy that these authors have experienced throughout the years. Toni Morrison's portrait is serene. The wrinkles in her face make her look wise and compassionate. The way she looks down makes her seem as if she is smiling at an innocent child, one that knows nothing of racism. Alice Walker, in her portrait, is reading. This is symbolic in the fight against racial views of African Americans. The portrait is cajm as she smiles and sits in a rocking chair. Koolish's portraits look peaceful at first glance, but as we peer deeper into the faces, we can feel the anger and disappointment of a people's history. This exhibit is especially touching, as it's on display during Black History Month. Each photograph was an emotional experience because I knew the literary works of these writers, and I knew that many of them tried or are still trying to change the racist views that some people hold. Lynda Koolish is currently an Associate Professor of English at San Diego State University. She has spent the last 30 years working as a professional photographer, exhibiting her work at the Cork Gallery in Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; the Rosenberg Gallery of Goucher College; the Salt Lake City Public Library; the Marriot Library of the University of Utah; the San Diego State University Library; and the Ilan-Lael Foundation. The University Press of Mississippi will be publishing a book of her photographs in 2001. People interested in the exhibit are welcome and encouraged to view the photographs firsthand in the CSUSM Library. The exhibit will be open through February 2 8. (Left to right) Clarence Major; June Jordan and Albert Murray photographs are all on display in CSUSM Library. Lynda Koolish presents portraits of famous African Americans in her exhibit. Photos courtesy of CSUSM. f Asian-American Bands on the X l C vS By: Roland Arias Jr. Pride Staff Writer On Friday, February 16, the Filipino-American group, Devo* tion9' kicked off its Image of Devotion Tour 2001 at the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon. Devotion is one of the many up-and-coming AsianAmerican groups that are making an impact in the music industry. With its ability to bridge even the most complicated of lyrics into a truly harmonious experience, Devotion brings notoriety and recognition for Filipino-American groups and singers such as Jocelyn Enriquez and KAI. The group is composed of members Richmond Andal, Eric Cruz, Rodney Hildalgo, Ian Pesigan and John- Paul Riturban. First singing for their church in Orange County, the five Los Angeles natives formed the group in 1997 and gained popularity by performing a cappella hits of various pop stars. Now with their own album, Image of Devotion and touring the West coast, the group has an excellent blend of R&B and pop. The group came up with the name Devotion "because of our devotion to family, music and God," Hidalgo explained to the audience. With limited resources at its disposal, the band was able to make a stellar performance without a fancy set or flashing lights. During the concert the quintet performed its hit singles "Another Day," "You're not Alone" and "Need You by My Side." The five musical artists mesmerized the audience with their passionate voices. Throughout the entire program, the crowd was savoring every moment that Devotion was on stage. The concert peaked when Devotion performed the single that garnered its success, "Girl It's You." With each note in synchronous harmony* the performance drew the audience's entire support as they sang along dwelling upon every verse. Cal State San Marcos students who attended the concert gave good reviews. "For an unknown band it was a very well organized concert and listening to them was like actually listening to their CD," said Peter Trinh, a sophomore student and Computer Science major. Most ofDevotion's songs were based on love related themes and the variety of its music was somewhat limited. Unlike other boy bands such as the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, Devotion, along with other Asian-American bands such as Azn Dreamers, Inner Voices and Voice 5, play to more of a melodramatic audience. While groups such as Devotion tend to focus solely on slower paced songs rather than incorporating intricate dance routines, its amorous lyrics and elegant sounding voices demonstrate that it is not just another boy band. Those who would like more information about Devotion and the Image of Devotion 2001 tour can visit www.devotiontour.com. NOTICE The California State University San Marcos Foundations annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 6,/30!00 is available for review in the Reserve Section of the Library. �Opinion 6 Tuesday, February 27, 2001 The Pride Co-Editor* Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Copy Editor Graduate Intern Advisor Letter to the Editor | White Devil Melanie Addington Victoria B/Segall Darcy Walker Nathan Fields Amy Bolaski Jayne Braman Madeleine Marshall | By Christopher Mcintosh 11 have blue eyes and blonde hair. | My ancestors are from Northern I Europe. All opinions ^ad letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views oiThePri4ef or of California State . University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should he submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It;.-Is- the..j^tif^:?drPride not to print anonymous letters, Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not fee construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year, Distribution includes all campus, local eateries and o t f e San Marcos community establishments. | Because of the way I look, II am accused of being racist, j sexist, j homophobic, I oppressive, f pompous, I arrogant, and full of hate. Everywhere I go I am told that I am the cause of everyone's suffering. I am responsible for slavery. I am responsible for keeping suffrage from women. I am responsible for ghettos. I am responsible for Latino gardeners. I am responsible for inequality of wages. I am grouped with people like Adolf Hitler, California State University San Marcos . David Duke, San Marcos, CA and George Wallace. 92096-0001 • ? It is assumed that I have the Phone: (760) 750-6099 ( Confederate flag, Fax; (760) 750-4030 > the Swastika, E-mail: paride@csusm.edu - and White Power tattooed on my http://www.csusm.edu/pride arm. : I perpetuate lies about history, I deny the holocaust. I refuse to acknowledge anyone else's history, culture or heritage. I am the one that drove Native Americans from their ancestral lands. I am La Migra driving immigrants towards the deserts and mountains so they will die from exposure. I am the one turning the fire hoses on protesters. I pulled someone over for Driving While Black. I release the dogs. I withhold the food. I present the gift of smallpox-infested blankets. I sexually harass women in the office I break treaties. I nailed Jesus to the cross. I lead the Crusades. I burned the witch. I assassinated Martin Luther King, Jr. I am anger. I am the face of oppression. I am the voice that lies. I am hate. But honestly I am just cold, hungry, and tired. Smoking On Campus By: Amy Bolaski Pride Staff Writer Recently I spoke with a student who mentioned some comments that had been directed toward her, comments she found rude and unnecessary. This student was smoking, and obviously this offended enough to warrant some not-so-polite commentary. Having been both a smoker and a non-smoker at various times, I too have been privy to the endless litany of rude comments, glares and otherwise obnoxious behavior from non-smokers. On the other hand, I sympathize with those of you who have been on the receiving end of a giant cloud of noxious smoke that's been exhaled directly in your face by someone truly oblivious. But the fact remains that smoking outside is legal in California and all the rude behavior in the world isn't going to change that. I won't waste any time listing the health risks of smoking or the hazards associated with secondhand smoke. Maybe I'm presuming a bit here, but I'll go ahead and acknowledge that we're all familiar with the dangers. That said, it stands to reason that people have the right to defend their health; smokers have the right to smoke. This is an on-going battle, albeit one that takes place under the radar, and one that should be addressed in the specific context of the atmosphere of a college campus. Two years ago, students at Palomar College circulated a petition calling for a smoke-free environment in hopes of bringing the issue before the governing board. The petitions circulated, signatures were collected, but nothing came of it. The issue was not brought up before the governing board and nothing changed. Students still smoke at Palomar and at every other publicly funded university or college. Private schools have the right to designate specific smoking policies (aside from the standard 6-feet-away from the buildings law). I attended Azusa Pacific University, a school that has designated the campus smokefree. Students still smoked, if not on campus, on the periphery of campus, arid it wasn't unusual to ^see people lined up and down the sidewalks, which were used by any number of non-smokers everyday. No matter what the policy, smoke is going to circulate in the air. And, until smoking is rendered an illegal activity, those who ate bothered by it are going to have to deal with it. This niay sound harsh, and I can hear the protests even as I write this. Yes, it's unfair, even offensive to some, but those of you who don't smoke have the right to (politely) ask those lighting up to step aside if they happen to be smoking next to a building, in front of the coffee stand, or right in your face. People gathered in the dome area or congregated on the steps have as much right to stand there and smoke as you do to stand there and gossip. After all, the free speech area gives anyone who wants it the right to tell students they're going to burn in hell for smoking, that all the girls on campus will get all the boys in trouble, that we're all nothing but whore-mongers, "Eves," and purveyors of original sin (as happened this week). I find this sort of behavior completely ridiculous, not to mention ignorant; I imagine it is nothing but offensive to some. I do support the right to be there and say what one will, just as I support anyone who wants to smoke on campus. If it bothers you and you find that you're prone to shooting nasty, looks or disparaging comments toward those who smoke, please realize how unnecessary this is. You can always politely state your'case if you must or y ou. can walk away. I did. The Pride This Week's Question i s about Club Week Don't Have Time to Write a Letter to the Editor but still Want to Voice *; Your Opinion? Check Out Our New Student Survey at: www.csusmpride.com Major Problems, Minor Solutions By: J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer I recently had a discussion with my father about the current energy crisis in Southern California. During the discussion, he told me he had read a newsletter from an environmentalist who works in northern California. In the newsletter, the environmentalist explained that if people made minor changes in their energy use, the problem would go away. For example, if every person changed the light bulbs in their house to fluorescent, the energy problem would solve itself. Fluorescent light bulbs do cost more, but they last much longer than regular light bulbs and use much less energy to run. The government is advocating spending several million dollars building more power plants to solve the energy problem, and, for the most part, people are accepting that. In some cases, these ugly power plants have to be built in people's backyards. Most people do not seem to mind this, of course, because this is a solution to a big problem California is facing and the government is stepping in to resolve it. If instead, the government were to buy the entire State of California fluorescent light bulbs for people to change, they would spend only one-tenth of what they will spend to build the ugly power plants. This will save the government a lot of money and people will not have ugly power plants in their back yards. Would this work? Theoretically yes. But unfortunately, most people will not accept it because they are lazy. "It's too much work to put all the fluorescent lights in," they would say. When a light bulb burns out, what do you do? You put in another one. It takes about thirty seconds. Add up all the lights in your house and we're talking maybe a twenty-minute job. Twenty or so minutes and the energy crisis would end. Of course people would have to get used to "white" light in their house, which they eventually would. "Oh we don't like the light," people will say. Well it's white light, or it's no light, because eventually power will run out and then we'll be lighting candles. Hmm, maybe white light is better. And I hear the government is offering refunds on the purchase of fluorescent light bulbs. Another item the environmentalist suggested was a showerhead. This particular shower head puts out less of a blast of water than a normal shower head, thus saving water, and in theroy, conserving the amount of engery your water heater would use to generate the hot water it is putting out to all the faucets iii your house. This would replace a normal showerhead and save both energy the hot water heater uses to heat the water and water-two things that are scarcities in Southern California. Would this work? Again, yes. But people are too lazy t o replace the showerheads in their homes as well. So we're back to square one, which is building the ugly power plants and spending more money than we should on a problem that could be more easily solved. This is because people today would rather consume than conserve. For example, the prices at the pump continue to go up and people gripe and complain about it, but what do they do? They still pump the gas. Don't bother with carpooling or riding bicycles or anything, just pay more and get the gas. Well what happens when the oil runs out— which apparently is supposed to happen in about 50 years if we continue on the wasteful consumption we are currently using? Electric cars are in the near future. I was fascinated by the conversation my father and I had, and I was reminded of the ancient Chinese proverb, "We did not inherit the earth [and it's natural resources in this case] f rom our ancestors, _we are only borrowing it from our children." It seems, from this conversation, that our children are going to suffer because we are consuming all of their resources. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline f or submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters maybe edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �The Pride Tuesday, February 27,2001 7 Weekly Web Site SAT I Questioned at UC E lectricity P roblems F ound on Web Jafo_wac for The Pride California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO) is the "controller of the state's power grid" that "transformed private power lines into public electron highways^ so companies can serve consumers in the new energy marketplace,'' according to their home page at www.caiso.com. Cal-ISO controls the distribution of electricity in California. Its home page provides no interesting information at all, and the same can be said for almost the entirety of the Cal-ISO pages. To make matters worse, large amounts of indecipherable and irrelevant data is mostly stored inv PDF format, making for inconvenient reading and navigation of the web pages. However, the www.caiso.com/ SystemStatus.html page is the only exception, where a chart provides a display of the expected power usage of the state throughout the day and a regularly updated display of the actual power usage. This is the place to check if you are curious about how much electricity is being used in California. With all the discussion of Stage Two and Stage Three alerts and rolling blackouts, it is interesting to see displays of the real demand for electricity. Perhaps the most interesting information is what does not show up on the Cal-ISO web sight at all: the difference between the generating capacity and the demand. The demand is displayed in the chart on www.caiso.com/ SystemStatus.html; however, the generating capacity cannot be determined on that page. The difference between the generating capacity and the demand is what causes the alerts and rolling blackouts. There are listings of generating stations that are not functioning, but the Cal-ISO does not list the output of the power plants. The nature of the information presented by the Cal-ISO is fairly dry; nevertheless, the manner in which it is displayed on,the www.caiso.com web pages could be improved significantly, as the current system leaves a great deal to be desired. Please e-mail jafo_wac@ hotmail.com with comments or suggestions for the next website review. »Article coht from page 3 only when held in concert with other information, such as high school GPA, and that these two measures combined still can Richard Atkinson, only predict first year perforPresident of UC. mance. No assessment device has Photo courtesy of UC web page. been proven to accurately meamittee for a scrutinized evaluasure later success and failure. Although the new policies, if tion. Richard Riehl says CSU will passed* will not affect incoming be watching the outcome of the students until the fall 2003 semester, the nation's school systems proposed plan, but he contends will await a decision as the pro- standardized tests are only for posal goes to the Faculty Com- /comparative analysis and do not ot a P r o h l e m £ >7/ T> measure individuals. CSUSM policies are set up to look beyond the numbers and emphasize the fact that there is a seat at the university for anyone who can show they can handle the course work. Riehl says, "The challenge of admissions is to communicate with guidance counselors and high school student?,.-and to let incoming freshman know realistically what they are to expect at the college level." "Time has passed for the SAT I," says Richard Backer, Vice Chancellor of Admissions at UCSD. He explains Atkinson's proposal to be very timely, that the new test would be more aligned with college course work and it would provide high schools with the necessary feedback to aide in the progress of student and curriculum development. Women's Resource Committee Sm ^Dimk On^jDm <^mmm Uimmm fyuidefw preffmml wmtm mi mmm mih smaB ehiUrm www;wrg.ofg far mmtm, by vmtmt TfajPsyche _ .* - * av I- W^^Sif y " Fmty , i , \ tM SSI ' „; psycheftiiry @yahoo.com Referrals for: •Medical Care •Housing •Financial & Legal Assistance •Maferial Neecb •Child Care •Pregnancy Education •Support G roups 619-516-3266 H tmm W<m%X H itr Themseives T M M H M i ttSVt v n N R t t i ttSSSNP IIS The change to Year 'Round Operations may affect your plans.• I Learn all there is to know about Summer Session 2001 at a special update session created especially for student! Thursday, March 1 1-2:30 p.m. Commons 206 Year Sponsored by The Cal State San Marcos ^o c- viniini.csHsm.eilH/yro �On Campus Events Tuesday, February 27 Grammar and Punctuation Time: 12pm-lpm Location: ACD 420 This workshop will review the basics of grammar and punctuation, focusing on key rules of usage that will remedy errors in your writing. Planning Your Academic Success Time: lpm-2pm Location: Commons 206 Prepare yourself for graduation and beyond! This workshop will assist you in creating a checklist of important steps and help you utilize campus resources. Introduction to Career Services Time: 5pm-6pm Location: Craven 4201 Learn about the various career resources available for you on campus. Career Skills Series Time: 2pm-5pm Location: Craven 4201 Learn the current trends in resume writing (paper and electronic) and more about the job search process. Monday, March 5 Careersfor Psychology and Sociology Majors Time: lpm-2pm Location: Craven 4201 Explore career options and opportunities available for you. Thursday, March 1 Professor Rosario 3J ^ Dfaz-Greenberg, Salvadorian will be speaking more about the cause, the Salvadorian need and Compiled By: M. Addington what we can do to help. For more info, e-mail Olga Ramirez What is life? It is the flash of at oramirez@csusm.edu or a firefly in the night. It is the phone 750-4017. breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow, Wednesday, February 28 which runs across the grass and German Club Table loses itself in the sunset. Location: The Dome -Crowfoot Time: 12:30pm-l:15pm Thoughts on... Life Eating Strategies for College Students Time: 3pm-4pm Location: Commons 206 Learn creative and quick ways to make great meals. Also learn how to manage eating healthy on Thursday, March 8 a budget. American Indian Student Alli9 Women s Herstory Month: ance Pow Wow Planning & GenFestival String Quartet eral Meeting Ibesday, March 6 Time: 7pm Time: 4:30pm-6pm Organizing an Academic Essay Location: ACD 102 Location: The Dome (look for An all-woman string quartet per- Time: 12pm-lpm the club banner) Location: ACD 420 forms works by Romantic and This workshop introduces you to For more info, e-mail Classical era composers as part university writing by discussing jacob007@csusm.edu. of the Spring Arts & Lecture academic expectations and will series at CSUSM. The Festival help you move beyond the fiveString Quartet will perform paragraph essay. works by Johannes Brahms, Dmitri Shostakovich and Mozart, There is no admission charge. Introduction to Career Services Time: llam-12pm Location: Craven 4201 Learn about the various career resources available to you on campus. Sports Club Meetings Wednesday, February 28 Aztldn and Vietnam: Chicana and Chicano Experiences of the War Time: 12pm Location: ACD 102 Jorge Mariscal, Professor of Spanish and Chicano Literature at UCSD, gives a multimedia presentation on his recent book of the same title. The Pride Calendar 8 Tuesday, February 27,2001 Friday, March 2 Parliamentary Procedure Time: lpm-2pm Location: University 373 This is a basic parliamentary procedure designed for participants with little or no experience in parliamentary procedure. Workshop includes basic motions, voting and formal meeting procedures. Tuesday, February 27 Circle K International Meeting Time: 3:30pm Location: Commons 207 (Room subject to change depending on attendance). Circle K International has taken on the project of helping Salvadorian children by having an Educational Supplies Drive. F ebruary 26-27 Men's Golf Aggie Invitational hosted by UC Davis Location: El Macero Country Club March 5 -6 CSUSM Golf Invitational Time: Tee off at 6:45am Location: San Luis Rey Downs in Borisall Classifieds Life is made up of constant calls to action, and we seldom have time for more than hastily contrived answers. -Learned Hand Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. -Charles Dickens That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach. -Aldous Huxley "When it comes time to die; be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home." Chief Aupumut Call for details: 760-753-0994 Services Offered MEL-TYPE & U study! 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Board Certified Board Certified Family Practice Anti-Aging Medicine Nomination Forms: Hormone Imbalance - PMS Erectile Dysfunction Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management Medical Hypnosis * Growth Hormone Program Performance Enhancement and Neurofeedback Download at: www.csusm.edu/President/form.htm, or obtain copies from either the ASI office (Commons 203) or the President's office (Craven 5302). Award: $2000 The Nominations Committee, composed of two students, the Dean of Students, and a Professor will forward several names to President Alexander Gonzalez for his consideration. The Professor selected for the award will recieve a $2000 prize and will be recognized during commencement ceremonies. 120 Craven Rd Suite 207 San Marcos, CA 92078 760-510-8248 For More Information: Contact Terry Allison, President's Office (tallison@csusm.edu) or visit the web site men—, tioned above. _ _ _ _ _ Customize O ptimize Energize Call for an Appointment F 4510 Executive Dr. Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92121 858-535-1312 web site: www.signonsandiego.com Ageless Beauty Associate � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2000-2001</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The eleventh academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Black History Month course fees energy conservation spring 2001 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/e64e5d5243f9d3b774d7eefc65784cb2.pdf d5537a27c8ca552bfbd149355c38beec PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride Th e Pride California State University Sari Marcos Vol VIII No. 20/ Tuesday, March 6,2001 C SUSM M ember s Son Killed in Tragic Accident By: Marcy Rivera Pride Staff Writer "That was the first funeral I've been to in my entire life," said Sally-Jo Divis, a CSUSM Chemistry Technician, speaking of her son, Christopher Divis. On the night of Feb. 23, her son, along with three other pedestrians, was killed after being run down by an 18-year-old male suspected of driving under the influence. Divis, a sophomore at UCSB and a graduate of Rancho Buena Vista High School, was 20 years old. Though his life may have been brief, he affected people in a way that will not be forgotten. "I had him in my class for all four years," said Jim Livingston, a German teacher at RBVHS. Livingston recalled Divis as "a very good student in class...a questioner." Livingston added, "It breaks your heart. You always think that your students will outlive you and you never think of the other possibility." Many relatives, long-time friends, acquaintances and teachers attended a memorial service for Divis, Tield at the Oceanside Harbor on Friday, March 2. The mood was somber, with tears and laughter, as people shared their favorite memories of Divis. Pictures, artwork and flowers adorned the beach memorial while a harpist played and sang to the crowd. Friends and family thanked the crowd for all of their support and for cherishing Divis' memory. The three other victims were Nicholas Shaw Bourdakis, 20, UCSB student; Ruth Dasha Golda Levy, 20, a Santa Barbara City College student; and Elie Israel, 27, of San Francisco. Sophomores Ross Hale, Mike Vos and Sean Nicholas (L-R) help The Santa Barbara Police Department report- to plant a liquidambar tree in Little Acorn Park as a memorial to ed that Albert Levy, the four victims of Friday night's accident The three students were brother to Ruth Levy, is roommates of Chris Divis, one of the victims. Approximately 300 ''listed in critical con- people attended. Many residents came to listen to the family and dition at Santa Barbara friends of the victims speak during an open mic session. Chancellor Cottage Hospital ICU...he Yang also participated with a speech Wednesday. is expected to survive." (Nick Haggard/Daily Nexus) »Article cont. on page 3 Festival String Q uartet Performs Year 'Round Operations for Woman's Herstory M onth Committee Addresses Student Questions By: Amy Bolaski Pride Staff Writer - Thursday's performance by an all-female, San Diego-based string quartet marked the first of several events celebrating Women's Herstory Month at Cal State San Marcos. The Festival String Quartet's program is part of the "Classical Women's Series," sponsored by the Spring Arts & Lecture Series. Although the concert was planned in part to celebrate women's achievements, University Arts & Lecture Coordinator Bonnie Biggs said, "We make a point of featuring women artists and scholars all year long, not just in March. Our student body is between 65 and 70 percent female, and we have one of the most diverse faculty gender-wise in the CSU system." Biggs mentioned there had been numerous requests to have a quartet perform at Cal State San Marcos, and she was very pleased to host the concert. The Festival String Quartet's two-hour performance featured pieces from the Romantic and Classical periods, including quartets by Joseph Haydn, Dmitri Shostakovich and W.A. Mozart. Viola player Mary Gerard introduced each piece to the audience, and the quartet demonstrated different .notes and specific combinations distinctive to each composer. She also shared personal anecdotes about the composers and spoke about the social and political issues that influenced the music composed during the Classical and Romantic Eras. Much of it was written for the vie- By: Claudia Ignacio Pride Staff Writer possible for students to take up to 15 units. The forum allowed students CSUSM continues to grow as to voice their concerns and to it develops a new structure for find out more about the summer future summer courses. "Our goal courses that will be offered in is to assist stuthreemonths. dents in making a "You need to be The stumore rapid progr1 1 T dents in the ress toward theii; aware oj the demands aud asked i e n c e degrees," said Dr. Qf summer courses, they ques" ttHjlr" Andertions regardBeverlee * f son, co-chair of require more class time ing the two CSUSM'S Year and study time." four-week s e s s i o r* s Round Operations (YRO). On Michael McDuffie Thurs. March 1, CSUSM Professor a 3 compared the Year Round to the four Operations comfour-week sessions offered last mittee held a summer session student forum, presenting students summer. "It is more convenient to with the future plans for summer do it this way, not only in terms of courses, to be implemented this money, but service," said Anderyear. The objective is to offer ixiore son. classes in the summer, making it »Article cont. on page 9 Festival String Quartet performed at CSUSM last . weekfor Woman's Herstory Month. (Amy Bolaski/ Pride Photo) tims of facism and war. Of Shostakovich, Gerard said, "He wrote this 8th String Quartet, this masterpiece, in three days, drinking a whole lot of beer."" Gerard urged the audience to "experience the tragedy of human existence," and to listen with an open ear. "Haydn, and Mozart especially, capture the feel, spirit and smell of all the ages," she said, "and this is the thread that knits together the music we will perform for you tonight." In 1971, violinist Mary Karo founded what was originally the Festival String Trio, which has grown to include second violinist Robie Evans and cellist Jennifer Holson. All four women have played professionally for organizations that include the San Diego Opera, the San Diego Symphony, the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, the Starlight Opera and the San Diego Comic Opera. Performing at Cal State San Marcos was important for the quartet because the advent of the all-woman quartet is a very recent one. "If you look at professional quartets, most of them have been men; all the principle quartets have been men," Holson said. "It's great to play with all women and with friends/* Campus Isfews Local News One StMfenfi Concern Over Construction SiteRunoff Opinion Article Page 11 Opinion This Paper �Tim Bills Is the New Assistant Dean of Students By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer Students wanting to withdraw from Cal State San Marcos will first have to get past Tim Bills. CSUSM's new Assistant Dean of Students is serious about keeping students in school. "I think I can have a very positive impact on a student who is considering withdrawing from the university. I'm one of the first stops in that process." Bills describes himself as "a bluercollar, roll up my sleeves, not necessarily high profile kind of person." Making the recent transition from his position as associate director of GEAR-UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) at Grant Middle School in Escondido to that of Assistant Dean of Students, Bills explains that "the impact of these outreach programs is a little bigger here than at other schools because we're such a new university and don't have in place a lot of the things that have been proven to increase retention of students." "Students who live on campus at least their first year are much more likely to be retained due to developing support groups, establishing autonomy with parents," says Bills. "Some of those things are not built into the CSUSM experience, so these programs are very critical to establish a balance of challenge and support, without creating stagnancy." Rather than seeing this new position as a shift in his career, Bills feels that being the assistant dean is something for which his previous work has been preparatory. "With more than 10 years of experience in various aspects of student development, in many ways I'm in my element here," explains Bills. "This position pulls together a lot of the responsibilities that I have been preparing for in my educational background as well as in my experiential background. Since 1986, I've been working in Residential Life, Orientation, College Success Programs, and Greek Life." Hired on Jan. 13 as Assistant Dean of Students, Bills began working immediately on putting together a proposal for activities surrounding the upcoming Cesar Chavez holiday; a program he hopes will see participation from all areas of the campus community. "For someone who has spent their entire professional life on a college campus, this is a unique opportunity to s£e a community develop," says Bills. >>Article cont. on page 8 Professor Survives 7.6 Earthquake Glub S upport Brings D onations to Salvadorian S tudents By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor Dr. Rosario Diaz-Greenberg didn't expect to survive an earthquake or to watch the devastation of her homeland when she returned to El Salvador in January. A CSUSM professor for the College of Education, Diaz-Greenberg teaches Education for Cultural Diversity. Over the winter break, she had returned home to El Salvador to teach "Curriculum Design and Implementation" to 25 members of the National Curriculum Writing Unit who are in charge of developing and writing the curriculum for the country. She had planned to return home on January 17, but the earthquake caused damage to the airport and her return flight was canceled until the airport reopened on January 24. At 11:30 am on Jan. 13, an earthquake toppled part of "La Cordillera del Balsamo" (the Balsam Mountain), in Santa Tecla, killing over eight hundred people. The housing development where the people died is called "Las Colinas," which means hills, according to Diaz-Greenberg. A 7.6 on the Richter scale, the earthquake lasted for 45 seconds. Since Fransisca Vides, age 68, sits observing the destruction in Santa Maria Ostuma, La Paz. Many people were affected by the Feb. 13 earthquake in El Salvador (www.elsalvador.com/Courtesy Photo) that day, there have been more than 2,000 aftershocks. Because of repeated aftershocks, structural damage to the buildings continues. El Salvador is the smallest nation in Central America, but also the most densely populated. Only 21,000 kilometers long, El Salvador has close to six million people within its borders. It is the same size as the San Diego and Imperial counties put together, or the size of the state of Massachusetts. El Salvador's National Emergency Committee reports that 283 people have died; 2,937 people have been injured; 173,356 people have been affected; and 32,148 homes have been destroyed. On Feb. 13, at 8:22 am, a second large earthquake hit with a 6.6 on the Richter scale. Over 1,566 schools were damaged or destroyed, and more than 1.5 million students were affected. The Candelari^ Elementary School fell with the second earthquake. Many students died during the earthquake. Ann Elizabeth De Chicas, the kindergarten teacher at the school, succeeded in helping most of her class out of the building before she was killed by a collapsing wall. Six children remained in the classroom where De Chicas died, and only one boy survived. Tobins Navidad, a boy who was late to school because he had to guide his blind grandfather to his aunt's house that morning, watched his teacher and best friend die in the collapse of his school. Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, he calmly explained in Spanish how "some of my friends, a beam fell on their head." , According to Greenberg, 19 students died at Candelaria, including Tobias' kindergarten class. Greenberg noted that physically, most of the children are unharmed, but "mentally and emotionally, the earthquake was a horrible ordeal." The cost of the repairs for all of the schools is over $28 million in U.S. dollars. "Even though the government would like to give priority to schools, at this point there is not enough food or water for the almost two million people who were affected," said DiazGreenberg. »Article cont on page 8 C SUSM Participates in College Awareness M onth By: Amber Zinsky Pride Staff Writer ship. The student noticed that one criterion for the scholarship was that she be of Mexican-American "The best thing parents can decent. Perez advised her to apply do for their students is what anyway. "She got the scholarship you're doing tonight," said one because it turned out she was UC Riverside representative to the only one who applied," said Tribal Library (Bonnie Biggs/Courtesy Photo) parents attending the College Perez, "So apply, apply, apply." Awareness meeting at Thompson Many parents were concerned Middle School. about funding their children's The meeting, held on Tues., education. Juan Garcia, a Feb. 20 was one of many visits representative for the private made by repcollege sector, r esentatives i apply, apply, 'Apply,nformed parents from local that "there is a y: K als will help preserve and restore says Dilcie Perez lot of funding Bride evin Frisk junior colleges P Staff Writer a part of Native American history and public and about scholarships. available for stuand language. private unidents " Across the country, Native With 18 tribal reservations versities for In addition to American tribes continuously lose within i ts borders, San Diego College Awareness Month in information on financial aid, par- fragments of their history and has the highest concentration of February. ents received booklets and guide- language due to the integration Native American tribes in the CSUSM representatives lines on how to academically of reservation society with mainDilcie Perez and Saul Gonzales prepare their children for college stream America. Although some United States. Most of San Diego's visited middle schools in both and how to be more involved in people would argue that integra- reservations have tribal libraries with enough money and resources Riverside and San Diego coun- their children's achievements. tion and technological and eduto provide decent materials and ties to persuade and counsel parThe College Awareness pro- cational advancements are vital ents of pre-high school aged stu- grams are sponsored by the Cal- to the future survival of reserva- structures. However, some of dents to begin preparing for col- ifornia Education Round Table, tions, an unfortunate side effect the reservation libraries, like the Jamul Reservation Library, only lege. which includes the California is the loss of tribal history and consist of two bookshelves. Perez, Assistant Director for Community Colleges, the Cali- language. Bonnie Biggs, CSUSM In addition to a lack of mateStudent Academic Services fornia Department of Education Library Administrator of Arts and rials, Biggs says that the size Outreach Program, and Gonzales, and the California State Univer- Lectures, hopes to reverse this of the libraries and the lack of Outreach Coordinator for sity system. The College Aware- trend locally. basic library skills and organizaCSUSM, attended Thompson ness program is free and open "I've now visited 37 tribes Middle School Tuesday night to to the public and information and my findings are quite spec- tion techniques are problematic represent the Cal State system is available in both English and tacular," said Biggs. "The need is for the reservations' libraries. Biggs hopes that by spearand encourage parents to take Spanish. Those who would like so great," she says, "because only advantage of financial aid and more information regarding the three to four elders in most tribes heading the two grants, she will scholarship opportunities. program are asked to contact Stu- are still fluent in their native lan- obtain money and permission to Perez told a story about a dent Academic Services at (760) guage." Biggs says that some- develop key programs that would ensure the preservation of tribal Puerto-Rican student whom she 750-4870. thing must be done soon, and she knowledge. Biggs' proposal for encouraged to apply for a scholarhopes that her two grant propos»Article cont. on page 8 , CSUSM Librarian Working to Preserve Tribal Libraries �The Pride Tuesday, March 6 ,20013 C Meeting Update: Clubs Announce Upcoming Events By: Claudia Ignacio and Victoria Segall Pride Staff On Fri., March 2, approximately 20 representatives from CSUSM's clubs gathered for the Inter-Council Committee (ICC) meeting. The ICC invited Jim Gonzales, Director of Mira Costa College's Student Activities, to present the basic parliamentary »Article cont. from page 1 procedure designed for participants with little or no According to the Channel 10 site, the suspect driver, David experience in parliamentary Attias, is a freshman at UC Santa procedure. The workshop also Barbara. The web site reported that classmates said Attias "seemed disturbed and has acted strangely in recent months." Lieutenant Michael Burridge, Public Information Officer for the Santa Barbara Police Department, said, "We do not believe that the suspect knew any of the victims." A California Highway Patrol report included details of how "five victims were thrown forward, some being knocked out of their shoes and socks." No motive for the incident is known at this time. "The California Highway Patrol estimated that he was going 55 to 60 mph, much faster than the 25 mph posted speed limit," Burridge said. He also said that a full blood panel test would be returned sometime next week. This test will reveal the level of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both that may have been in Attias's body. The Daily Nexus reported that "Attias is being charged with four counts of murder, four counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and five counts of felony driving under the influence with injuries." His arraignment is scheduled for March 6. Dr. Miriam Schustack, acting dean for the College of Arts & Sciences, is asking the college community to offer Sally Divis and her family "sympathy, support and prayers." Dr. Schustack also urged students to visit the Counseling and Psychological Services if they are "in distress over this loss to Sally," and faculty and staff can call the Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-342-8111. Christopher Divis, one of the UCSB students that was killed by a suspected DUI driver. (NBC7/Courtesy Photo) Students Mourn Loss of Divis included basic motions, voting and formal meeting procedures. Many clubs announced their upcoming events, including Circle K International's El Salvador school-supply drive, the Future Educators Club's plans for a Teacher's Fair, the Peer Education and Support programs (PEAS) plans of hosting a Health Fair and other workshops, and the PreLaw Society's plans for a Future Lawyer's Day. Old business was discussed, including scheduled events for Women's Herstory Month for March and plans for a week-long Cesar Chavez celebration. With the hope that more clubs will attend all ICC meetings and become more involved, the new business of the afternoon was the discussion of the possibility of establishing a President's Council in place of the Inter-Club Committee for fall 2001. Brad Schmidt, Club Services Technician, said that some ICC representatives may not report back to their clubs and the ICC meeting information may not get back to all the club members. Some club members argued that it was too much to ask for all the club presidents to come to monthly meetings; they said that the clubs' designated representatives should be enough. To encourage clubs to attend to the ICC meetings, ICC now has a raffle for a $5 discount from the coffee cart. Clubs that attend all ICC meetings will receive a table, free-of-charge, at the Annual Club Recognition Night scheduled for May. I.C.C meetings are held every other Friday. Plan on Attending our editing... 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For direct ions or more information, call our lobline at (760) 918 - 5454 or visit us online at www.iepland.com ^Awarded "Best Companies to Work For" - San Diego Business Journal Drug F ree Workplace �Local News Bush Unveils New Budget Plan to Nation By: James Newell Pride Staff Writer Last week President George W. Bush, in a nationally televised speech to the joint session of Congress, unveiled his new budget plan, including a $1.6 trillion dollar tax cut. Bush began with jokes about the close presidential race, then outlined changes in education, focusing on literacy, Social Security reform, new restraints on federal spending, the restructuring of Medicare and his proposed $1.6 trillion dollar tax cut over the next 10 years. "Let the American people spend their own money to meet their own needs," said Bush. Bush wants to boost the economy with tax cuts based on a projected government surplus over the next 10 years. "The surplus is not the government's money," Bush said, "the surplus is the people's money." He said that by concentrating on giving back to the taxpayers, people would have more money, spend more, and consume more, and stimulate the economy. "The people of America have been overcharged, and on their behalf I'm here asking for a refund," said Bush. This was one of many statements that brought standing ovations and some 85 pauses for applause. Not everyone readily accepted his plans. "If what the president said tonight sounds too good to be true, it probably is," said House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, D-Missouri. Democratic opponents to — The Pride Congressman Ron Packard Helps Donate to National Latino Research Center Democratic opponents to Bush's plan say the budget surplus is a projected number, and they are wary of hasty decisions. They said that drastically cutting taxes may not leave money for other When asked how he felt about priorities, such as increases in the donation, Soriano replied, education funding and funding "The donation comes at a critical for land and water conservation. time for the center since we need "President Bush's numbers to build its infrastructure and don't add up. Ours do," Gephardt staff." said. Soriano explained that the Arguing that government money is necessary for the NLRC costs would overflow and make to hire staff for each of the cenway for budget deficits, other ter's divisions: Research, Clearopponents cite similar tax cuts inghouse, and Training and Serfrom the 1980s. vices. These divisions contribute "It took us 18 years, four acts to the training objectives and disof Congress and a lot of hard work by the American people to Ron Packard retired recently but made tribution of information of the get out of that ditch. But working several donations to CSUSM, includingNLRC. The donation helped double together, we turned record deficits congressional papers and NLRCfundinto record surpluses," said Sen- ing. (ronpackard.com/Courtesy Photo) the staff available at the NLRC, ator Minority Leader Tom Dasfilling gaps in the number of chle, D-S. Dakota. By: J. Ryan Sandahl staff required to run the center. President Bush tried to gather Pride Staff Writer Soriano also explained that some Democratic support by displayof the donation would go towards Congress donated $560,000 rent. ing emphasis on bipartisanship. Explaining that it's time to leave to CSUSM's National Latino "The CSUSM Foundation lent old world tactics behind and come Research Center (NLRC) last year the center money to help it move together as a whole, Bush said, out of its appropriations budget to San Marcos from SDSU," "We [Democrats and Republi- for Health and Human Services. explained Soriano, "This loan is cans] can make Americans proud Congressman Ron Packard, who going to be paid off with the recently donated a large portion funds from appropriation. This of their government." "He gave a fine speech, but of all his congressional papers to way we will not owe anything to the hard part is yet to come, said the CSUSM Library, brought the the University." Senator Evan Bayh, D-Indiana. funding initiative before Congress "Usually, we get funding for "He dwelt mostly on generalities, with the help of Congressman accomplishing specific projects but the specifics will be the real Duke Cunningham. like research or for providing ser"'The National Latino vices, like translations," Soriano test." Senator Joseph Lieberman, Research Center is basically a said. "As we accomplish such D-Connecticut, also said, "Harry clearing house of information," tasks, we have staff devote some Truman used to say, 'The buck said Fernando Soriano, Director of their time to information disstops here.' I think tonight the of the NLRC. "We provide infor- semination or training activicharm stops here, and we've got mation to students, policy mak- ties." to begin to look at the guts, the ers and researchers on what we A main goal for the NLRC is know and do not know about to be responsive to the inquiries truth of the Bush proposals." Latino populations in the United regarding Latino populations in States." the United States. These include all types of questions from stu- dents, faculty and researchers that are interested in learning more about Latino population and culture. "Since starting the center, we have had several congressional representatives come through the center wanting to help," said Soriano. "Even before coming to San Marcos we developed a proposal for congressional funding, which we provided to President Gonzalez who then presented it to Congressman Ron Packard. Congressman Packard wanted to help the University and saw the congressional appropriation as a way of doing so. The rest is history." As Director of the NLRC, Soriano helps develop new initiatives that support the center. Soriano, who also oversees the functions and various divisions of the center, says the research center is expected to grow over the next several years. Currently there are several job openings available to students interested in research, one of which is the hiring of a research coordinator. Students may opt for a paid position or academic credit. An open house is scheduled for March 15, from 3:30-5:30pm. Students that wish to apply can go to the NLRC located at City Hall near the Old Spaghetti Factory in San Marcos. A new website for the center is also under construction to provide a newsletter for students and researchers on the center. The current web site is www.csusm.edu/ nlrc. Li-Young Lee Stages Poetry for Carlsbad Audience • By: Jayne Braman Pride Grad Intern "I think that all art, all true art, provides a very specific service and that service is the service of disillusionment. If it adds to our illusion, then it's not art... If it takes away our illusion in order to uncover sacred reality, which is better off to me, then it's art," said nationally-renown poet, Li-Young Lee. He continued, "Art clears you so that you have no more illusions, you see reality, but reality is so big, so mysterious and manifold, and scary, and beyond understanding that sometimes we would rather have the illusion. In this way, all art is apocalypse; the moment you put your pen to a paper, it's apocalyptic, something is revealed. It is my hunger for reality that makes me write poetry." Award-winning poet, Li-Young Lee, educated and enthused an audience at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center on Friday, March 2. Lee read requested selections of his published poetry, and then he treated his audience to selections from his yet unpublished book of lullabies. Lee's family is from China where his father was a physician to Mao iLTinZZX said Lee, "I think I only have two subjects: love and death." In discussing his ideas, which evolved into his current manuscript of "Art sions ingunrestin China where and clears you > y°u see reaUt manifold, and so that y> H scary, tive in lullabies that ruminate on his mother and father and on his being a father. In "Little Father," he discusses the unknown hopes you have no more realit and y WMMB beyond understanding is distinguished from other forms of language in that all of the possibilities of a word are present in a poem. "All of the connotations, all of the associations of every illuword are present. In mysterious that ^hat'ianguage AS6 poLbrdiisidlntI; sometimes we would rather have the illusion. In this way, fe^8^ his family remained on all art iS apOCalypSC, the moment you put your pen to i X genres. r J w the move, living ln^^vi • *; • > . . ' ° . Singapore, Hong Kong, a paper, it s apocalyptic, something is revealed. It is my L j J S r jpublished books of poetry, 2 5 " o f ' u n t d hunger f o r reality that makes me write poetry. including Rose, which States in 1964, where ^ ^ ^ ^ S w o n him the Delmore his father became a Schwartz Memorial Presbyterian minister. .. -Li-Young Lee Poetry Award, and Lee's poetry is shaped by The City in Which I lullabies, Lee contemplates "that and dreams of his father and his both cultures. Love You, which was the 1990 John Kerwin, a MiraCosta it's possible that our assumptions son, and in "The Hammock," he College English instructor, said, about death and dying inform honors his mother who he claims Lamont Poetry Selection. Hosted by the Letters "What is real and true of his poet- unconsciously our ideas about "continues to carry me. She's of MiraCosta ry transcends culture and even what beauty is or what value tiny and huge at the same time, Department the particularities of a personal is." As a self-proclaimed hope- in my dream she's always like College, the event capped a daylong conference for instructors life. Never before have I seen less insomniac, Lee thought writ- twelve feet high." anybody set out to disillusion an ing a book of lullabies would When asked to interpret a of English and English as a sech audience and leave them in the helpMimPsleep. M \ metaphor from one of his poems, ond language. end so inspired." But he images he evokes are Lee resisted any such interpret^ "My favorite subject is love," powerful and his words reflec- tion saying that poetic language ru �File Sharing Still in Jeopardy By: Roland Arias Jr. Pride Staff Writer On Friday, March 2, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals proposed to revise its original February 12 injunction, putting the electronic music sharing community of Napster Inc. in jeopardy. Napster Inc. stated that it would officially begin screening copyrighted materials from being traded on its server. The Court of Appeals' revision is only a modification of the original injunction that would force Napster to shut down all free "peer-to-peer" sharing of music files. The injunction is one of several landmark events that have transpired within the music-sharing controversy. Last month, Napster had proposed to pay $1 billion dollars in licensing fees to the major recording labels and charge its users membership fees, but the Recording Industry Association of America promptly turned down the offer. Under the proposed business model, Napster would have paid $150 million dollars per year to BMG, Sony, Universal, EMI, Warner and $50 million to smaller independent recording firms. The amount paid to each company would be relative to the amount of songs traded under the Napster server. Classifieds According to a press release we had 700,000 members and Despite the possibility of shutby CNN correspondent James when we had 17,000,000 mem- down with the injunction, Napster Hattori, Napster attorney David bers. Today we have more than has continued to develop its feeBoies said that over one million 50,000,000 members and we'll based system. Within the new songs have been blocked on the find a way to keep this com- Napster software that could be in Napster server. The court injunc- munity growing." place by as early as summer, the tion would be modified to accomAfter the March 2 hearing, service fees seem relatively minusmodate the thousands of music President of the Recording Indus- cule compared to the retail price files that are in vioof CDs. According to lation of copyright Barry, there is no firm laws but does not structure for usage fees. guarantee that NapBarry says that if only ster will remain in 4.5 million users out the operation. current 17 million users On the Napster pay a fee of $4.95 per web site, Napster month, Napster would CEO Hank Barry generate revenue of states, "While we $267 million. Based on respect the Court's the amount of times decision, we a member accesses the believe, contrary to Napster server, limited the Court's ruling downloads of mp3s that Napster users could cost between Due to a revised injunction, Napster must now screen all trade are not copyright of copyrighted materials on it's web site. (Left to right) Napster $2.95 to $4.95 per infringes and we month. Unlimited CEO Hank Barry, founder Shawn Fanning and attorney. will pursue every access to the Napster (CNN/Courtesy Photo) legal avenue to keep server could cost from Napster operating. "$5.95 to $9.95 per month. The Napster community is about try Association of America Hill- Under the new system, users the love of music. Napster com- ary Rosen commented, "What would also have to pay an addimunity members love music and Napster said today, which they tional fee to create or burn a purchase more CDs than most have essentially have been deny- CD, but that fee is yet to be people. They share files with no ing for the last year, was that determined. exception of gain. We have again they could filter out unauthorLower Division Advisor for and again stated that we intend to ized songs. You'll remember they the College of Arts and Sciences make payments to artists, song- argued before this court last year, Michael Temple advocates respect writers and other right sharehold- they argued last September at the for recording artists' labors, but Ninth Circuit that they couldn't. ers." he acknowledges that millions of Napster founder Shawn Today they have finally said what individuals use Napster. "Shawn Fanning also added on the web we've all known for over a year, and Hank, with a joint effort site, "We've heard that we that they absolutely can filter out from the record labels, should wouldn't survive before when unauthorized works." create a reasonable membership fee that allows Napster users to download an unlimited amount of music." said Temple. But charging membership fees and screening song titles are not the only alternatives available to avid traders of MP3s and music files over the Internet. Alternate servers and web sites are readily available, whether or not Napster shuts down or begins charging its members. When students were asked about the idea of paying a membership fees for Napster, several Cal State San Marcos students had mixed reactions. When asked about the possibility of paying a membership fee for Napster services sophomore student and Computer Science major Chaflermyod Sakulterdkiat said, "No one will pay for mp3s. If Napster starts charging, people will look for another web site to get mp3s. Originally MP3s were free and people won't pay for music they could get elsewhere " Whether the Napster community is forced to stop trading music files or a service fee is eventually charged, there will always be different methods of electronically sharing MP3s. While one site dies, another web site or trading program emerges to take its place. More information about the status of Napster can be found at their web site www.napster.com/ legalupdate and www.cnn.com. Services Offered r - - C oupon Saver • - . 7t/e &ieate Seclutifrd Smt£e&t I .'dental exam new p at®^ MEL-TYPE & Ustudy! Melissa 760741.4105 ixove@home.com Contestants Wanted! Females 17-24 Win $1000 scholarship! Miss San Deguito/ Del Mar. Not a bathing suit or talent competition, Call for details: 760-753-0994 Help Wanted SWIM INSTRUCTORS $10-16 an hour. 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When asked why he chose sand art as his means for expression, Vanallyn said, "I love to be in nature and this is a great way to interact with people.. .the children love it." Vanallyn believes in what he calls sacred geometry, the idea that all things have a natural harmony and interconnectedness. He works from a central contour and then builds off each consecutive outline to form the final piece. "I enjoy the meditative ritual The Pride Arts & Entertainment By: Angela Oesterle Pride Staff Writer Kirk Vanallyn does geometric art on the beach. (Cristine Averill/Pride Photo) of perfecting the designs and feeling how the shapes fit together," said Vanallyn. He uses an "artistrial compass," a tool that he made from an old cross-country machine and other spare parts. He also controls the burm (perimeter) of the lines with a stylus and uses different rake heads to create a variety of lines and shapes. On one occasion, Vanallyn started his piece before sunrise, using headlamps, which only provided minimal light. When the sun finally peaked over the horizon he had completed a gigantesque labyrinth in the sand. Vanallyn has also done largescale artwork for the Golden Door and Rancho La Puerta, where, for their sixty-year celebration, CSUSM welcomed acclaimed poet and author Marge Piercy on Monday, February 26. After minor technical difficulties, Piercy delivered her poetry to the diverse crowd of literature and writing majors, women studies students and interested individuals gathered in ACD 102. Piercy's visit to the campus was the second stop on her busy 2001 calendar and proved to be a memorable one. After raving introductions from Sociology professor Dr. Sharon Elise and Creative Writing professor Brandon Cesmat, Piercy began her reading with a poem from her collection, The Moon is Always Female. "This is aimed to any of you that are apprenticing in the he decorated their Olympic-size arts," said Piercy. soccer field with 2700 pounds of During the hour-long poetry gravel. He says he enjoys going to reading, Piercy read an eclectic the Dali Ranch in Escondido and mix of sixteen poems dealing creating* rock piles and designs with animals, contemporary sociand photographing them. ety, family, vegetables and You can find Kirk Vanallyn's women. The poem that received photographs of his art on display the most laughter was "The at the Pannikin Art Gallery in Attack of the Squash People." Encinitas, or see the real thing This poem describes what hapat Leucadia's Stone Steps around pens when crops grow too abunsunset. dantly and the gardener must find a creative means to get rid of them, "like sneakfing]* out before dawn and dropping them in other people's gardens," joked Piercy, _ / Her poetry gave the audience a personal view of her life and allowed people to hear her comical voice. After the reading, Piercy answered questions such as how she chooses poetry for the places she visits. She responded, "Poems for. college students would address various age groups from about nineteen and up." Piercy, who has published more than a dozen poetry books and novels, began writing when she was 15 years old. Although Piercy has published several of her works, she found that being recognized in the literary field was difficult, especially since she was woman. Then in 1980 she emerged with a book of poetry, The Moon is Always Female. Since the publication of that collection of poems, Piercy has not stopped creating remarkable works of fiction and poetry. Marge Piercy's next poetry reading will be March 23 at the University of Arizona in TUcson. Those who are interested in getting to know Piercy may read some of her most notable works and visit www.margepiercy.com. Zapatistas on the Move: Film Presented bv M EChA By: Nathan Fields Feature Editor More than thirty students were transported to the mountains of the Mexican southeast Wednesday and Thursday nighte when MEChA presented Zapatista/. This film documents the struggle of the indigenous people in the Mexican state of Chiapas for government recognition and land rights. MEChA chose to show the film twice; Wednesdays' showing was for Spanish speakers, and Thursday's was for English. With its well-respected celebrity figures, hip-hop beats and crisp and colorfully vibrant cinematography, the film wields a hard-hitting and captivating modern edge. The film features narration from Mumia Abu-Jamal, Edward James Olmos, Geronimo Pratt, Zach de la Rocha, and interviews with Medea Benjamin, Noam Chomsky, Subcomandante Marcos and various leaders of the revolutionary army. "Without land, they can only sell their labor anymore;" said Zach de la Rocha, lead singer of Rage Against the Machine referring to the marginalization of Mexico's indigenous population. The Zapatistas, taking their name from the hero of the Mexican revolution, Emiliano Zapata, are a revolutionary army composed of Mexican Indians. They have been training in the jungles of southern Mexico for over three decades before rising up and speaking out against the neo-liberal policies of the Mexican government which turned over indigenous lands to private, and sometimes foreign companies. Ricardo Favela, president of MEChA, explained that the group chose to show the film now in order to support an extensive march to Mexico City begun last week by the Zapatistas to lobby Mexico's Congress for the passage of an indigenous rights bill that seeks to protect the rights of Mexico's various Indian populations. The march, attended by the top leaders of the Zapatista army, marks the first time these officials have left the state of Chiapas since the uprising in opposition to NAFTA and the Mexican government on January 1, 1994. By allowing multinational corporations to take advantage of Mexico's impoverished and large labor force, NAFTA may be increasing the poverty of the marginalized poor in Mexico. For the Zapatistas, there is the hope that the new PAN government, under Mexican president Vicente Fox, will be more receptive to the Zapatistas than the previous PRI party, which held power for more than 70 years. The film was preceded by a short discussion about Emiliano Zapata, and followed by an energetic bilingual discussion on topics ranging from international politics and economics to reforming the governments both north and south of the U.S.-Mexican border. "With so much corruption in the Mexican government on all levels, what can we do about this? What can be done?" asked Guadalupe Canseco, a Spanish Literature Major and native of Southern Mexico. "In Mexico, people see the Indians, yes, as part of our roots, as part of our history, but they see them as less than us. We want Mexico to be this more modern nation instead of embracing them." Despite much popular international support of the Zapatistas since their uprising in 1994, international political response has focused on economic implications of the human rights movement. U.S. government and business officials responded by urging the Mexican government to eradicate the Zapatista communities in order to preserve the country's economic credibility. More than half of Mexico's army and various bands of pro-government para-military groups now surround the communities. The Mexican Government, Subcomandante Marcos (Big Noise/Courtesy Photo) according to Noam Chomsky, finds itself facing communities with more highly developed forms of democracy in place and a revolutionary army that acts defensively, with passive resistance. The film reports that the Zapatistas haven't fired a shot since Dec 12, 1994. "We don't want to overthrow the government and put ourselves in its place," asserted Subcomandante Marcos, the first leader of the revolutionary army, "we want to create and open space for democracy and dialogue." The rebels left Chiapas Feb. 25 and will travel through nine states before reaching the capital on March 6. They expect to be joined by sympathizers along the way; the rebels will march in the ski masks that have become their movement's symbol. �Steal This Movie: The Only Film that Can Declare "Sacred Cow Makes the Best Hamburger." By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor. "Once you have their attention, they never, ever forget you," announced actor Vincent D'Onfrio while starring as Abbie Hoffman. From the All-American Jimi Hendrix song in the opening credits to the end at Hoffman's suicide, the newly released rental Steal This Movie dares to piece together the jagged edges of Hoffman's life. A revolutionary leftist leader in the 1960s, Hoffman and the Chicago Seven shook up America m protest of the Vietnam War. Beginning in 1977 with Hoffman pitching his story to a reporter, Steal This Movie sends the viewer down a strange trip through time. Most of the film is a flashback, yet the editing remains flawless in transitioning between the different times. D'Onfrio captures the personal side of Hoffman but loses some of the zeal in public. Yet, his acting is stunning the second half of the film as Hoffman begins to lose control of his manic depression. Director Robert Greenwald credited Abbie and Anita Hoffman as the writers of Steal This Movie and, indeed, the film carries the emphasis of many exact quotes from moments in Hoffman's life. Somewhat Casablanca-like in its approach, the viewer gets a rare treat of romance, intrigue, scandal, politics and true history wrapped into one real-life revolutionary figure. The film takes a slanted look through the eyes of Anita and others in his life as they proceed to tell a reporter their version of the true Abbie Hoffman. The film is also based off of Marty Jezer's novel, Abbie Hoffman: American Rebel. Both the film and the novel claim Hoffman as "one of the most inventive community organizers in American History." Anita, played by Janeane Garafalo, was Hoffman's wife and mother to his one child, America. Although she is incredible in every role she takes on, playing Anita has brought new merit to Garafalo's acting career. Much like Meg Ryan did for Pamela Morrison in Oliver Stone's film The Doors, Garafalo seizes her opportunity to show to the world, not only the courage and strength but also the individuality of the wife of a controversial man in the spotlight. Although Steal This Movie frames the events of 1960s and '70s around Abbie Hoffman, the the film doesn't leave enough room for his charm, and his great presence on screen distracts from the focus upon Hoffman (D'Onfrio). Rubin was a journalist before helping to lead many of the riots alongside Hoffman. Often described as the P.T. Barnum of the Revolution by media, Rubin was a master at manipulating media attention. He often pulled ingenious and obnoxious antics, such as tossing money from the balcony of the New York Stock draft. Rubin died in 1994 after being hit by a car while jaywalking. In addition to the disappointing directorial choice, another disappointment of the film is the dismissal of Hoffman's ties to the Black Panthers. One of the Chicago Seven, Bobby Seale was one of the major leaders of the Black Panthers and was the only one ball-gagged and tied down during the trial. Although the film never explores the connections between the two radical Vincent D'Onfrio (playing Abbie), Janeane Garafalo (playing Anita) and Jeanne Tripplehorn (playing Johanna), all stars in thefilm,Steal This Movie. (www.imdb.com/CourtesyPhoto) Chicago Seven made their impact together. Each of the members was a powerful key player in the protests of this ,time. Disappointingly, through directorial choice, the film loses touch with the relationships between the seven. Leaving the viewer wanting to know more about why Jerry Rubin and Hoffman went from good friends to bitter enemies, too many gaps are left for us to be able to fill in the spaces. Kevin Cofrigan, best known as Eliot in 1998's Slums of Beverly Hills, play Jerry Rubin. Corrigan is witty, charming and just a fantastic actor. The problem is that Exchange. Although what he and Hoffman did was only considered a prank, their point was driven home when the stockbrokers scrambled to gather as much of the money as they could. The point? Greed drives our commercial culture. The film shoots through the point of view of news broadcast to bring this image to life. The effect manages to clarify the absurdity of the prank, stockbrokers and media. The real Rubin had a cameo role in the 1989 hit, Rude Awakenings, about two hippies that come back from the woods after twenty years of dodging the groups, the viewer learns that Hoffman generously donates all the profits from his novel, Steal This Book, to the Black Panther Party. The Chicago Seven were arrested in 1968 for disrupting the Democratic National Convention by inciting a riot. On film, the famous trial for the riot in 1968 of the Chicago Seven in 1970 takes place exactly as it did in the real world. Almost word for word, Hoffman delivers his speech, but the most eloquent prose from Hayden and Rubin are edited and drowned out by the movie soundtrack written by Mader. Released during the Democratic Convention of 2000, timing of the film's release could not have been more perfect. Last summer the Democratic Convention watched rioters tear apart the streets of Los Angeles, Abbie Hoffmann style. Music, partying and chants survived despite continual attacks from police. The beauty of the film is how D'Onfrio stops addressing the courtroom scene actors when giving his final speech about youth and revolution, but shifts his focus to the camera's eye, attempting to reach out to the unseen and unknown viewers. The film's final message ties into a quote from Hoffman to young people in every generation, "Revolution is not something fixed in ideology, nor is it something fashioned to a particular decade. It is a perpetual process embedded in the human spirit" , Before nis suicide in 1989, Hoffman was known for his quick wit and one-liners, such as "Sacred cow makes the best hamburger." The film tries to show that as his depression took over his life, the zealous Hoffman was soon lost in the violent paranoia of a manic-depressive. Yet, Anita suggests and proves by the end of the film, that Hoffman had good reason for his fright. When Hoffman resurfaced after five years of hiding, the wear and tear of running from the F.B.I, showed greatly upon him. Still, he managed to continue spreading his message until the end of his life. Although Hoffman declared, "no one can imagine any of this unless they've lived it," Steal This Movie allows for a more insightful glimpse into the Yippie (Youth International Party) Movement and the counter-culture revolutionary movement of the 1960s. The film is rated R by MPAA and is 107 minutes long and available for rental at most video stores. An Intimate Evening with Gregory Page By: Tim Farmer Pride Staff Writer "This is how music was meant to be played. Friends sitting around in a living room, no amplifiers, no noisy coffee makers^ just music," said Gregory Page while singing in the home of local poet, Lizzie Wann. As part of the Meeting Grace concert series on Thursday, February 15, guitarist Gregory Page played a flawless acoustical performance for an audienge of thirty-five. The first highlight of the evening was his performance of "Goodnight, Saturday Night," a comical song about a Saturday night in which he gets drunk and getslaid(byahooker)andreminisces about his ex-girlfriend, who is now a lesbian because of him. The second highlight was when Page granted my personal song requiest, "Diamonds and Gold." Between every song, Page told humorous and interesting anecdotes. Page explained how he came to San Diego from London in 1976, when he was 16, and that he used to play classical guitar. He broke out the nylon string classical guitar and played a piece he used to perform for his family in their living room while he was growing up. Page's classical roots were evident when he played "Kensington Rag," a very melodic instrumental song that he wrote while sitting in Kensington Park. "How You Came To Me" was a song about Page finding his long lost father over the Internet and their very first encounter. "Roses in the Sand" was written by Page and Sally Taylor, the daughter of legendary folk musician, James Taylor. James Taylor had asked Sally to cover one of Page's songs in a concert; Page told the audience that he was flattered that a great musician, such as James Taylor, even thought of him. Before playing "Walking in the Park," Page informed us that the song was downloaded over 20,000 times on the local based web site, MP3, for Valentine's Day. During intermission, the audience ate homemade brownies and cookies in Lizzie Wann's kitchen and rubbed elbows with G r e g o r y p a g e Page, asking him questions about his start in San Diego. While his performance was fantastic, the most amazing thing about Gregory Page was his Gregory Page is a local musician. He often performs for Meeting Grace Concert Series. (Gregory Page Site/Courtesy Photo) humility. After every song he thanked the audience. When the concert series are asked to visit concert was over, he shook coming. Those who would like more the concert web site at everybody's hand and personally thanked each and every one for information on the Meeting Grace www.meetinggrace.com. �Tim Bills Is the New 1 Asst. Dean of Students »Article cont. from pg 2 He adds, "That's just very exciting to me. There's so much opportunity for student life to really define itself when the university is so young." Bills felt drawn to San Diego for. some time. "I grew up on a 100-acre farm in Oil City, Pennsylvania, not far from where the first oil well was discovered in this country. I am a first generation college student. My dad graduated high school and worked in the coal industry. My mom didn't graduate high school. I was the first in my family to go to college, and have inspired my bothers and sister to do so. I feel a kinship with students who are first generation college students, and I want to support them in getting the most out of their college experiences." He came to Cal State San Marcos in the fall of 1998. "I initially came here to be the coordinator of orientation and Greek affairs here on campus. I thought it would be a great way to help develop the campus community at CSUSM." As Assistant Dean of Students, Bills is responsible for enforcing student disciplinary "I feel a sense of achievement with this new position. This is a position p rocedures. " I a lso l ead a c omthat I can grow into and develop as it grows and expands with the university m ittee t hat r eviews a ny s tudent's as a whole," says CSUSM's new Assistant Dean of Students, Tim Bills. p etition t o w ithdrawal f rom t he (Nathan Fields/Pride Photo) dinate that process." He will soon be instructing a course for developing academic skills and personal management for university success for incoming students. "I am here for students to turn to in order to make full use of what we have here both on a personal basis and on an organizational basis. I am looking at much more than a student's in-class experience and academic success. I am concerned with a student's total experience and personal development, and in helping shape that environment and those experiences." Bills' own unique college experiences greatly determined his career in institutional academics. "I took computer science for two years and did very well, but it was a major that would get me a job, and I realized I needed to find a major that fit who I was. So I made a very conscious decision to be a psych major, though I'd never taken any psychology courses. And later, I made a conscious decision to work on college campuses." Bills encourages every student to take the time in school to consider what they really want out of their college experience. With his master's degree in College Student Personnel, Bills explains, "I was preparing directly for student development and student affairs. A lot of times, people that end up in these posi- university to investigate and coor- Greenberg Survives E arthquake a nd Seeks Assistance for Salvadorian C hildren Struggling t o G et Back t o T heir Schools »Article cont. from page 2 After describing in detail the "The country needs to focus on fear she endured in the midst of getting food, the water system the earthquake, Diaz-Greenberg working, the roads open and some expressed how fortunate she felt kind of housing going on before to be a Salvadorian because of the rainy season starts. Schools the people's admirable strength are important and the Ministry during such tough times. of Education has redirected some Diaz-Greenberg's main confunds for rebuilding but, unless cern was the welfare of all of the donations come in, it will take school children, many of whom years to rebuild what was are suffering but are no longer destroyed." able to go to school because of After explaining the losses the continuing danger of collapsthe country has endured, Salva- ing buildings. After a meeting dorian Antonio Mejia choked up on February 27, Circle K decidwhen he mentioned what mat- ed to work with Professor Diaztered to him, saying, "We lost our Greenberg to gather school matechildren." The third earthquake rials for the children that survived struck on February 14, and the the earthquake. They decided to latest earthquake struck on Febru- set their goal at 1,000 goodie ary 28, two hours before the Seat- bags for the professor to take to tle earthquake. According to the El Salvador in April. U.S. NEIC in Colorado, the latest Students wishing to donate El Salvador quake measured a are asked to give a small greeting 6:1. "No one died mainly because card for the El Salvador students. schools in the capital were not Items needed are pencils, sharpin session, but more damage was eners, erasers, colored pencils, inflicted on the weak structures," Ziploe bags and other small edusaid Diaz-Greenberg, after being cational tools. Greenberg sugupdated by family in El Salvador. gested against donating crayons "Classes began on the next day, _because the heat in El Salvador Thursday, but at least 25 percent may cause crayons to melt. of the students were absent." The last day to donate items Returning home, Diaz- is March 21.Boxes are available in Greenberg felt there was nothing the ASI office in Commons 203, she could do to help her loved the library, Human Resources ones, but wanted to reach out (The Ranch), and in the Pride in some way. So she approached office in Commons 201. To donate the Circle K International Club, items contact Anna Fleming at hoping to make students aware annafleming@ hotmail.com or of the disaster in El Salvador. Olga Ramirez at (760) 750-4017. tions have very different majors, but mine is an incredibly traditional approach to this position." Asked what his plans for the next few years might be, Bills spoke immediately of completing his Ph.D. "Working on my dissertation in higher education has probably been the biggest frustration of my life, to tell you the truth. I was the type of doctoral student who extended himself too far, and I left my doctoral program before I completed it, which everyone will tell you not to do. Don't leave before you're finished. But this position is one that really motivates me to complete my Ph.D. The more professionals we have here on campus, the more academic an environment it can become and the more partnerships that can be initiated." He hopes to schedule time this summer to work on his dissertation. Focused and diligent in this new position, soft-spokeil Bills also speaks fondly of his home life on a mountainside in Ramona with his wife and 5-month-old son. Bills is also the legal guardian of his 19-year-old brother, ja senior in high school, and says laughingly, "I'm sure he'll be going to college, maybe even Cal State San Marcos." Bills turned 37 two weeks ago and insists that, "working on a college campus keeps me young, and having a child gives me the opportunity to explore so many new things." T ribal Libraries H ope t o Recieve G rant »Article cont. from page 2 the state grant includes a developmental program that would involve professionals from the university and elsewhere to teach library skills, such as research and cataloging, to the reservation library staff. In the federal grant, Biggs' proposal goes a step further and attempts to establish CSUSM as a research and training center for San Diego county Native American tribes. The proposed center would be a place where tribal leaders could seek out and create an open exchange among professional linguists, anthropologists and librarians that work on campus. She believes that the state grant will be approved sometime towards the end of March; however, the federal grant is still in the processing stage and final acceptance is pending. Another aspect of Biggs' proposals is to facilitate the integration of technology within the libraries. She hopes to get com- puters with Internet access for children at the reservations since most of them attend schools off of the reservation and have no place to study and research when they come home. Biggs hopes that the computer technology will develop simultaneously with the reorganization of tribal libraries. This will provide not only a place to research, but also a station where computersavvy children can interactively learn about their own past and language. This is one of many tribal librariesinSan Diego county that needfundingfor growth and improvement (Bonnie Biggs/Courtesy Photo) �Year 'Round Operations Beginning This Summer Weekly Web Site J afo_wac f or The Pride Web sites are designed with different goals in mind. Some web sites are intended to promote the sale of a product, some intend to be entertaining, and some are artistic self-expressions. The intent of some web sites, such as www.bonsaikitten.com, however, is not immediately obvious. Bonsai Kitten contains background on the art of Bonsai and explains the application of Bonsai on kittens. The site goes into some detail explaining the process and the different shape jars in which to mold the kitten. Photographs of the process are also contained on the Gallery page. More careful evaluation of the Bonsai Kitten site reveals that it is all a parody. The pictures do not include any "final" versions of the supposed Bonsai animal shaping, nor does the page purport to sell the paraphernalia. There are no prices or means of ordering. The site is intended to amuse and irritate people, and from the letters posted on the guest book, it certainly does an effective job. Whether or not the Bonsai Kitten web site was intended to test the limits of freedom of speech is unclear; nevertheless, that is what is happening. According to the Electronic Freedom Foundation, www.eff.org, "The 'Bonsai Kitten' parody site that lampoons hypersensitivity gets bitten by precisely that—FBI launches bogus criminal investigation and attacks parodist's anonymity, while multiple organizations attack the satirists' Internet access in a startling display of hysteria, intolerance and lack of sense of humor." The Internet provides an opportunity for free speech. Today anyone can publish a web page and use it for just about anything. The outcome of government investigations of sites such as Bonsai Kitten, and people calling for legal action against such sites, will have important effects on free speech on the Internet. Email jafo wac@hotmail.com with comments or suggestions for the next website review. You can pick up your Pride at any of the following locations on campus: Commons 2 01: Pride Office Up The Dome University Hall A cademic Hall Craven Hall F CB L ibrary Media S ervices Stndent Lounge W riting Center Welcome Desk (front of Craven Hall) The Power S urge C afe I BiSH^^SiIII in- lllllljll •ni 1 ,„• „ „, C5U5M Teacher Career Fair Wednesday, March 28, 2001 1:00-5:00 PM California Center for the Arts, Escondido Conference Center 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA Bring plenty of resumes! 'J ning April 9 and end April 20. »Article cont.from page 1 CSUSM Professor Michael Fall registration will run April McDuffie added, "You need to be 23-May 25. Continuing students aware of the demands of summer will be able to register through courses, they require more class the SMART system and the SMART Web. time and study time." From May 29-June 15 stu"Were any students involved dents can continue to register for in this process?" asked Raeanna Wertz, ASI Vice-President. summer 2001 and make adjustMcDuffie responded, "It is on ments to their fall schedule. In the agenda and under discus- addition to tuition fees, approxision to meet with students to mately $61will be added for help us with the 2002-2003 aca- campus fees; parking fees have demic calendar. Due to the short not been discussed yet. Although the number of notice given and deadlines, it was impossible for this summer. But we will be working with Summer 2001 Fees Cost Units ASI." $105 The student audience also asked about the work guide- 2 $210 lines for students who work 3 $315 on campus during the summer. $414 "Whether or not students will 4 -6 $ 525 be allowed to work 40 hours 7 $600 will depend on whether they 8 take classes this summer," said 9 $ 675 Anderson. "This issue is some- 10 or more $714 thing that is being discussed. Check with your department for classes offered will not out questions on classes that will be number the previous summers, offered; YRO doesn't determine tuition fees will significantly be what classes will be offered." reduced. The fee deadline for She also said that these deci- summer 2001 is May 2. sions are not final. Financial aid will also be Lastly, the audience asked available; more information on about the services that will aid may be obtained from the be available for students this Financial Aid office in Craven summer. "Yes, the Dome, the 4204. Student loans are also Convenience Store and Univer- available, but students must sity Store will be open," replied enroll for at least six units. Anderson. Thefirsthalf of the Summer "It was very informative," 2001 sessions run from June said student Gali Goldwaser 16-July 13; and the second half of about the forum, "Although, I the session runs July 14-August am very surprised by the fact 10. that we are only given a threeThose who would like more month n otice.^ information on CSUSM's Year The summer-fall 2001 Round Operations are asked schedule will be available to to visit the web site at: students on Monday, April 9. www.csusm.edu/yro. 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HBHHH -— 120 Craven Rd Suite 2 07 San Marcos, C A 9 2078 7 60-510-8248 4510 Executive Dr. Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92121 858-535-1312 web site: www.signonsandiego.com Ageless Beauty Associate �Upward Mobility C limbing t he Socio-Economic Ladder By: Christopher Mcintosh Upward Mobility - the claim that America's citizens can freely move up (and down) the socioeconomic ladder based solely on the individual's hard work, determination and intelligence.This freedom of movement is more myth t han reality. Let's look at this in a less than usual way. Imagine America as a giant volcanic island, the summit of the volcano shining bright, high above the dingy plains below. Now look close to the region where the parched land meets the battering sea. Here you see those in the lowest rung of the socioeconomic ladder. Here you see people living in such poverty that the tattered and worn clothes they wear are among their most prized possessions. They struggle to find food of any kind. They rarely look towards the volcano, for a moment of distraction may result in a wave throwing them into the sea. Looking just past the sea-spray soaked soil, you see a group of people that manage to barely feed and clothe themselves. They toil every day to just survive. They possess very few personal items. Occasionally, these people find the strength to wonder what it must be like to live where the thunderous surf cannot be heard. Walking inland you see people that feed and clothe their families. Shelters are built to keep the spring rains off their heads. You walk along the poorly maintained roads, peering into the faces of children that know sorrow. Walking on further, you encounter a group of people that appear fairly well nourished. Their houses are built of sturdier materials. They have some luxury items, such as radios and televisions. You recognize that the language you hear is slowly changing from that spoken near the water. As you begin to enter the foothills of the giant volcano you see organized homesteads. The people here are well fed and possess many luxury items. The houses now have skirts of lawn. You see phone and cable lines attached to every house. You can also detect the slight curve of the base of the volcano. There is slightly less room here for a population as large as that on the plains near the sea. You begin to climb the gentle sides of the volcano. Here you encounter several vehicles per dwelling. The homes are large enough to shelter many families, but you can only detect three or four inhabitants in each. The people appear to throw away slightly used luxury items as well as an incredible amount of edible food. Higher up the slopes, there is a definite grade that impedes your progress. The curvature of the volcano is readily apparent. There is very little space for many people here, yet the few people that are present seem to spend a majority of their time lounging around. These people seem to have somehow temporarily borrowed individuals from the lower parts of the island. These borrowed people are completing all the labor-intensive work. Strangely enough, you notice that the borrowed people are only allowed to be at certain places at specific times up here. Additionally, the higher altitude must have some how caused the pigmentation in their skins to fade as few people here have the dark tan color of those by the sea. Almost to the pinnacle now, you are amazed at the manicured flora adjacent to the well-kept roads. You know that these trees and plants normally grow nearer the sea, but have been magically transplanted up here in the thinning air. The few houses present are so vast that you wonder if they are factories. The materials the homes are made of are not indigenous to this island. The altitude here has so bleached the skin that the people hide under layers of the most wondrous cloth you have ever seen. At the peak now, you pause. Before seeing who lives up here, you turn and look below. You can clearly see the glimmering houses immediately below you. Slightly beyond you can barely make out the work force of borrowed people. The further down you look, the hazier the images appear. You cannot see the simple houses close to the shoreline. Those living at the surf line are obliterated by the glare of the sun on the water. The island, contrary to what you know, seems like a wonderful place to live. It seems that everyone has beautiful houses and people to maintain the grounds. You close your eyes and turn around. Opening them, you see coming out of the mist a huge White House. Now imagine watching someone trying to leave the zone in which they where WAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO born. A figure struggles to escape the thrashing of the waves. If lucky enough to scramble up the rocks without being thrown in to the sea, the figure finds itself in a strange new world. Although the people here are very similar, they speak a slightly different dialect. What is worse, they seem to resent the intrusion. Their curiosity quickly turns to anger as the figure attempts to eat some of their food. The intruder either is pushed back, killed, or escapes to an area of poorer resources in the sea-spray zone. Fastforward several zones. You now see a figure trying to drive its SUV higher up the volcano. Immediately the SUV has trouble with the steeper grade. Increasing amounts of gas are used to maintain the climb. Soon, the SUV is out of fuel, but the figure cannot afford the price for even a single gallon of gas up here. Additionally, those that live up here are resentful of the "crappy" car the figure has brought to their neighborhood. Although, they claim that they would never chase someone away (or worse yet - kill them), they exert pressure in the form of ostracizing and defacing any trespasser. I think you get the idea. Now, what can be done? I have come up with 5 solutions. First, destroy the volcano (Marxism?). Second, build a rapid transit system through different volcanic zones (education?). Third, create zonal mountains (Capitalism?). Fourth, ignore the s ummit (Zen Buddhism?). 5th, u nify all those in the zone and advance up the volcano (Coup de Grace?). MMEMCSUSM.EBU ; S^Tfesib^ -to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-nlail and . tetters m ^ be edited for, and onlyfor,grammar and length* IBd&brs The Pride Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Copy Editor Vktoria B. Segal! Darcy Walker j N a t t a Fields Graduate Intern Letters to the Editors JapiwBmmm Response to White Devil Mr. Mcintosh raises much controversy in his poem "White Devil" (Letter to the Editor, Feb. 27, 2001), an issue that seems to be cropping up in many class discussions lately. Advisor' , ' Madeleine Marshall I cannot help but wonder if the author isn't attacking his own All epimeos letters to the editor. image and becoming his own worst enemy. Based on the self denigraof the author, m 4 4t> w t iwees$aj% t s&mm tion in the poem, one would not think the priviledged position of the & the views The Pride, or of California State white male in our society is being challenged. University $aa Marcos. Ua$igne4 editorial* Are we to find pity for the author and the priviledged majority represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board 1 who are allowing themselves to feel responsible for the sins of their Lettefcs to the editors should include an 1 | address, telephone mutnher, e-to&il and klemi- forebearers? Although not directly oppressing others, many in the majority M m . Letters may be edited grammar and length* Letters i MM be have been enjoying the fringe benefits of their birthright. I do not believe anyone is asking that one group or individual be held responsible for the violence and oppression of the past, only that we all remain aware and responsive to it in the present. The author of "White Devil" fails to address the fact that we all participate in the oppression within our society, overtly, inadvertently, or simply by remaining passive. We may feel guilt unless we acknowledge how we participate in, and do what we can to stop the proliferation of oppression and violence. Empowerment of any formerly oppressed minority group need not lead to feelings of fear, threat, or guilt. Susan Cratty electronic Mall to The Pride electronic mail account* ra&er than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures* 'The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising, The Pride is fjuhlished weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, beat eateries and other San Marcos community establishmeats, + Highlands Project Meeting to Be Held for Concerned Citizens Dear Editor: San Marcos residents should be alerted that another high-density housing project is being proposed and considered at the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, March 5th, 6:30 P.M. at City Hall. The Highlands Project is on the agenda, and citizens concerned about sprawling development into one of the last remaining blocks California State University Sm Marcos of undisturbed habitat with wetlands in the San Marcos area, should attend. San Marcos, CA i The Highlands project will put a major roadway and homes 92096-0001 Phoae: (760) 750-6099 * along a sensitive wildlife corridor. The extension of Las Posas Road i^(imym-tm across Agua Hedionda creek is just the beginning. Once Las Posas E-mail: f$ri<dfe@csu$m.edtt ^ crosses the creek, it will then be possible for the rest of this pristine http://www.csusni.etiu/pride valley to be developed in a high-density manner, similar to that of the Santa Fe Hills development. If you share concerns about your quality of life being impacted by more traffic, overcrowded schools, electric and water shortages, higher taxes, concomitant with more loss of open space and destruction of our wildlife in this area, it's extremely urgent that you attend this meeting and voice your concerns now, before it's too late. The developer is willing to sell this property as an open space preserve. Please help the City and County understand that we want to preserve some of our ponds, creeks, and hillsides in their natural state. Urge them to apply for state approved funding to purchase this as a preserve. Cynthia A. Skovgard �Something Very Wrong with Erosion Campus Construction Floods Parking Lot By : Nathan Fields Pride Feature Editor Amanda and Kai of the Environmental Club watch as water drains past the sandbags placed to stop the water and silt. (Nathan Fields/Pride Photo/) O n M eeting M arge Piercy By: Darcy Walker Pride Opinion Editor A few years ago, my brother recommended I read Woman on the Edge of Time by Marge Piercy. I found the novel fascinating, inspiring, and truly unique. I sought out Piercy's poetry, and read the collection, Woman on the Edge of Time, which moved me deeply after my own mother's death. So when I received the Arts and Lectures brochure announcing Marge Piercy's visit, I quickly emailed my Pride editor and claimed the story. During the weeks before Piercy's reading, I prepared. By reading more of her poetry and studying her website, I hoped to get the most out of her talk and to ask her some intelligent questions for The Pride. In one of my classes, we have been studying the writing process in detail, and I added a question about the subject to my short list. On Monday, I sat in the full auditorium listening with ravenous attention, devouring the words like a hungry child. Marge Piercy's poetry was n a disappointment. Her demeanor during the question and answer period, however, left me quite dissatisfied. Tasked Piercy to tell us about her writing process, what rituals she uses, and what inspires her. Slumping across the podium, she replied, "Look. I'm a professional writer. I go to the computer. I write. If I don't write, I don't get paid." The crowd laughed. My face burned, a matchstick flash in the dim auditorium. Piercy's lengthy, albeit offthe-mark answer went on: "The things that are difficult in an art or a sport are things you don't even have to think about five years later."Obviously empathy joins those forgotten things. She went on to mention her new book on how to write, and then wrapped up her answer with, "The simple things, like getting yourself to work, aren't difficult." I had not asked for a magic pill, or the secret recipe for a spell that would not only force an unwilling hand to write, but also make it miraculously produce great literature. I simply wanted a tidbit of insight into the unique writing process of an accomplished author. D oes she drink coffee when she works? Sit in the garden with her cats? What do her first drafts look like? Does she visit the local library for research? Any such crumb would have sufficed. Her apparent assumption that I was just another lazy student looking for an easy solution insulted and embarrassed me. Perhaps I expected too much. Perhaps Marge Piercy has been asked so many lame questions in her time that she expects no more from people. Maybe she has evolved to the point that she no longer sees her writing as a process. She sits down at the computer and it just happens, automatic as breathing. Whatever the case, I did not enter that auditorium expecting to be blessed with the inspiration to go out and claim the Pulitzer. If, however, I am someday successful and lucky enough to share my knowledge with eager, engaged listeners, I hope I remember to treat them with kindness and respect. As a public institution we want to be environmentally friendly, don't we? I asked myself this question Friday morning when I walked down to the west end of parking lot C to find it flooded with mud and water. A friend in the Environmental Club had informed me that the new parking, lot construction area was causing major erosion on campus. A wide and steady current of dark water and mud was flowing down out of the construction site, flooding over the curbs into the natural unpaved gullies, and into the parking lot where it was mudcaking the tires of an entire row of cars. Stepping carefully around the sandbags and onto the curb, mud swallowed my boot up to the ankle. Speaking with Kai and Amanda, members of the CSUSM Environmental club helped me to realize that the problem with such runoff goes far beyond muddy boots and dirty car tires. Run-off leaves our cemented-in world and flows into our man-made storm drains which normally run directly into creeks, lagoons and the ocean. Since Cal State San Marcos is at a higher elevation than much of the surrounding area, anything natural or unnatural leaving in the water flowing off campus seeps into our surrounding environment. Kai explained that "by the look of the water you can see that we have clay, and if there were fish in a nearby creek this would be very unhealthy for them because they need to have free oxygen circulation around their gills. This sediment clogs them." When I asked a construction worker to explain the erosion, I was told, "it's gotta go somewhere." Not that I'm criticizing the construction crew. It seems they were making efforts to combat the problem. When I got to the parking lot, a campus facilities vehicle was laying out rows of sandbags to filter and slow the runoff. I later learned that the bags were being placed in response to Kai's concerned calls to various campus offices. Unfortunately, sandbags are designed to hold back and trap only the heaviest sediment, and some of the worst siltation to have in our streams, creeks and ocean is the very fine particles that sand bags do not stop. Preventing sedimentation of rivers should be a concern of anyone who wants to maintain a healthy natural environment as it increases erosion and compromises the integrity of riverbeds and the health of the surrounding plant and animal life. Of course sediment naturally flows down hills and mountains when it rains, but the runoff at Cal State San Marcos is excessively muddy because of the construction and mining processing of the soil. From a construction worker I learned that there are regulations on stopping sedimentation from construction sites, but he explained that they are rarely enforced. He also mentioned that desilting basins, specifically designed to catch sediment from spreading into natural aqueducts, are usually only built after a problem becomes obvious. He didn't think our campus had a desilting basin. But, he did acknowledge that "there should really be no silt out here", even though there was. The construction crew also graded the dirt in attempts of stemming the tide of the water. However, the rain knocked down the flimsy plastic barriers placed to prevent the sediment from running off. No one reinforced them and, in the meantime, the water continued to flow. To add to the runoff problem, I witnessed a large water tanker spraying the ground in order to force any remaining sediment down into the parking lot. This was considered a remedy! The tanker continued on to spray the students' cars that the runoff muddied. A construction crewmember said it was "technically" called "street-washing", but I d on'tassume to understand terms so "technical." To me it just looked dirty. Imagining all of that runoff carrying sediment and clay into the nearby San Marcos Creek and Batiquitos Lagoon, and eventually the ocean, makes me feel a guilty about supporting this construction with my student fees. As a public institution, we want to be environmentally friendly, don't we? Perhaps I shouldn't assume such things so readily. Nathan Fields rinses his muddy boot. (Melanie Addington/Pride Photo) Eyes on the Road—Hands on the Steering Wheel By: Daniel Huey Pride Staff Writer Modern technology gives new kinds of distractions to motorists, and hand held cellular telephones represent an unnecessary distraction. Back in the days of stagecoach drivers, the only distraction coach drivers faced were ruts in the road or some grungy banditos looking to rob their Wells Fargo satchel. The coachman drove their rig under the open sky through wide-open spaces. If they were lucky, they might see one or two other coaches, and in those days meeting someone on the open road could save their life. However, now the roadways are packed, and everyone is in a hurry. Time is money. We spend a vast amount of time in traffic waiting: waiting for the light to change, waiting for traffic to loosen up so we can drive the freeway speed limit, and waiting for other drivers to give enough space to make a lane change. Accidents happen when drivers quit paying attention to their driving. People using hand held cellular phones cause most of the close calls I experience while driving. Ever have someone almost broadside you while making an illegal left turn while yakking to someone on their cell phone? People who use hand held cellular phones while driving give more attention to their conversation than to their driving. If these people cause an accident, then they affect not only my life but also my family's lives. I think there should be a law banning the use of hand held cellular telephones while driving. There is already a law against using stereo headphones while driving. It is against the law to drive while wearing stereo headphones because drivers who wear them cannot hear the traffic around them—such as an ambulance or someone honking their horn. My peeve is that I do not think that people who use hand held cell phones while driving really pay attention. I think they pay more attention to their conversation than they do to traffic. Their eyes drop from the road to pay attention to dialing the phone and then they pay more attention to their conversation than to what happens on the roadway. Not everyone will agree with what I say, but it will draw a line and open a conversation. Because cell phone users cause most of my close calls in traffic, I think there are other motorists who have similar experiences. I hope this missive alerts people who do use a hand held cellular phone in their car that it is an unsafe driving practice and makes them think about the impact they cause other drivers by unsafe driving. �On Campus Events Tuesday, March 6 Organizing an Academic Essay Time: 12pm-lpm Location: ACD 420 This workshop introduces you to university writing by discussing academic expectations and will help you move beyond the five-paragraph essay. CSUSM Sports RETIREMENT on... Thursday, March 8 Club Meetings Tuesday, March 6 Circle K International Meeting Time: 3:30pm Location: Commons 207 Herstory March 5-6 Cesar Chavez Holiday Planning Meeting Location: Room TBA Clubs and individuals invited to attend with ideas. Please contact Tim Bills for more info. (760) 750-4935. Compiled By: M. Addington CSUSM GolfInvitational Time: Tee off at 6:45am Location: San Luis Rey Downs in Bonsall ILAST Multipoint Videoconference Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm Wednesday, March 7 Location: UNI 260 & 439 Dr. Sue Teele, professor from Achtung! The German Table UC Riverside, will present her Cesar Chavez Holiday Planning Time: 12:30pm-l :15pm research on the role of mulMeeting will be held on March 8. Location: The Dome tiple intelligences on teaching (Nathan Fields/Pride Photo) If you would like to practice and learning. your German, meet some other people interested in Friday, March 9 Thursday, March 8 the German culture or some native "Krauts," please join us Career Skills Series and bring your lunch. American Indian Student Time: 9am-12pm Everyone is welcome: from Alliance Pow Wow Planning beginners to native speakers, Location: Craven 4201 & General Meeting Learn the current trends in students, faculty, staff, or Time: 4:30pm-6pm paper and electronic resume interested people from the Location: The Dome (look for writing and the job search community. For more info, the club banner) process. contact Astrid Ronke: For more info, e-mail aronke @csusm.edu. jacob007@csusm.edu. Jean Lowe: Selected Books Artist's Reception and Lecture Time: 12pm Lecture; 3pm Reception Location: Lecture in ACD 102; Reception in Library Courtyard Artist Jean Lowe uses painted papier-mache books with bright colors and humor to deal with social issues. Her exhibit, "Selected Books," will be on view in the Library Gallery March 7-April 30 Tho Saturday, March 10 Track & Field: Titan-Benny Brown Location: CSU Fullerton Women are the only exploited group in history to have been idealized into powerlessness. -Erica Jong March 19-20 Men's Golf Location: CSU Monterey Bay Important Registration Date Friday, March 9 Friday, March 9 Future Educators Club Time: 12pm-lpm Location: The Power Surge Cafe Last day for Open University Students to turn in refund applications Friday, March 30 Cesar Chavez Holiday Friday, March 16 ICC Meeting Time: 1pm Location: UNI 373 March 31-April 7 Spring Break—No Classes Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, "She doesn't have what it takes." 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 National Latino Research Center (NLRC) spring 2001 tribal libraries Women's Herstory/History Month Year-round Operations https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/f7975cc97c31413ddff2bbe834c6ba7f.pdf fb0e44264db8bf59ddff9dd946c315ea PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride Recreational Fee Really 1 T rack Fee? By: Tim Farmer Pride Staff Writer - "I didn't know we had to pay for [the track]," said Martha Moore, a credential student here at CSUSM. Every student must pay a $35 Recreation Fee with their registration dues, but not too many people know what they are paying for. When students pick up an Explanation of Mandatory Fees sheet from the Cashier's office, they see the Recreation Fee broken into three different parts. The first part is the ASI Recreation Program, a $5 fee for expenses incurred by Associated Students, Inc. Second is the Recreation Fee Provision, a $12 fee for funds set aside to support one-third of the Financial Aid requirement. The third part is the Campus Recreation Program, which was implemented in spring 2001, an $18 fee to ensure that debt payments, such as construction costs, maintenance and any additional projects, are paid in a timely manner. When asked about the Recreation Fee Provision, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Gerrie Hatten, said that the Financial Aid office now sees none of that fee, but in the past, one third of any new mandatory fee was put into a general financial aid pool. Dr. Francine Martinez, Vice President of Student Affairs, says that $30 of the Recreation Fee goes directly to paying off the track. When asked about the Explanation of Mandatory Fees sheet that was printed this semester, Martinez said, "There must have been a mistake because the one-third requirement was rescinded last spring." The track itself is a mystery to many students. "I didn't even know we could use it. I thought it was only for the track athletes," said Melanie Ostberg, a junior. CSUSM's%Mangrum Track is open to students Monday through Friday from 12pm to 1pm, and from 5pm to dusk, which is now around 5:30pm; and Saturdays from 7am to dusk. The track is open when it is not being used by athletes or for previously scheduled events. The track is also open to. the public. "I do feel a little slighted that the public has access to if as well. Why, then, are we paying for it but the public isn't? Anyway, if it's not something I need, then why am I paying for it? Also, I would like to know what I'm paying for," said Ostberg. "I found out that we could get regular doctors visits because we paid »Article continues on pg. 3 Th e Pride California State University San Marcos Vol VIII No. 21/ Tuesday, March 13,2001 Santana H igh School Shooting: Media's Affect on the Students of Santee By: Tim Farmer Pride Staff Writer "Do you guys enjoy making us kids feel like shit? Why don't you just leave " said Santana High freshman David Toombs to a group of reporters outside of the Santee Teen Center. In the wake of the shooting at Santana High School last Monday, news reporters from all over the world have swarmed the Santana High School campus. Toombs' statement expressed not only his feelings, but also the feelings of a majority of the teenagers in Santee. . At the Teen Center many students come in and talk openly about their emotions. Students feel safe in the center because the people that work there have earned their trust and show their concern for each student's wel- Bryan Zuckor (left) and Randy Gordon (right) were the two students killed in last week's shdoting. Memorial services were heldfor both teenagers last weekend. (Courtesy Photo/SignonSandiego.com) fare. When the students talk to the Teen Center representatives about reporters, they usually say the same thing: they hate them. Most of the reports that are being broadcast are focusing on how the students are scared to go back and why such a frail kid would start a shooting spree. Many of the students say the media is overlooking a huge portion of the emotions felt by all that were affected. Many of these teens try to cope with the tragedy in different ways. Att the Teen Center, there is a book that students can write in so they can work out their emotions. In some poems that were written in the book, there was talk about not being able to find a girlfriend, or how they remember their grandfather's funeral, or how they always feel alone, or how they are angry about the incident. Dustin Hoft, a 17-year-old friend of one of the victims, had his picture taken without his permission, while he was mourning outside of the school on the day of the shooting. His picture was put in The New York Times and many other newspapers. Every day, a reporter comes to the Teen Center asking for »Article continues on pg. 3 In Light of Santana Shooting, San Marcos High "Hit-List" Surfaces By: Nathan Fields Pride Feature Editor Three days after the fatal shootings at Santana High School, San Marcos High School Principal Frans Weits released a statement that the school was "adopting a zero-tolerance policy regarding all inappropriate statements concerning weapons, threats to do bodily harm to any student including bullying any student, or causing disruption of any school activities." The statement continued that any student engaging in such behavior, or encouraging another student to do so, would be suspended, pending further investi- gation, with the possibility of transfer or expulsion. The statement was issued: more than a week after a San Marcos High teacher received a handwritten "hit list" written by a student on Wednesday, Feb. 28. A student who saw the list composed seized it from its author and handed it to the teacher during class. The list contained the names of some of the author's fellow students that he possibly would kill if he had the chance. Classmates described the student who created the list »Article continues on pg. 3 San Marcos High School students wait outside of the counseling office. Most students that spoke to reporters said they felt confident that nothing such as the Santana shootings would happen at their school, even after the hit list. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Cesar Chavez Celebration Set By: Marlino Bitanga Pride Staff Writer Cesar Chavez and unidentified child. CSUSM will be holding a celebration beginning March 28, for the Cesar Chavez Holdiay. There,will be no school March 30, in celebration of the holiday. (Courtesy Photo/SFSU.edu) In a meeting Thursday, March 8, "more than words can say," a famous quote by Cesar Chavez, motivated students, faculty and community representatives to take a big step forward in planning for the Cesar Chavez Celebration, scheduled to kick off March 28, 2001. "Last year we decided to do a candlelight vigil to reflect what Chavez had meant to us. There was no planning or promotion," said Pedro Anaya Jr., Cesar Chavez Commemoration Committee Coordinator. "Next thing I knew, we had a turnout of about 20-3Qof our friends remembering how and what Chavez stood for. It was one of the most intimate experiences I've ever encountered. We decided that we needed to do this agaiti next year." Organizations such as MEChA, the Cesar Chavez Commemoration Committee, Community Housing of North County and the CSUSM Dean of Students office, as well as other volunteers, have planned an array of activities and exhibits, including a mariachi band, a film viewing and panel discussions. In addition, Assistant Dean of Students, Tim Bills, affirmed that efforts are being made to provide students and teachers with resources and lesson plans for teaching the life and work of Chavez. Bills added that a team of university students would present learning activities to K-12 students at local schools. "I want to challenge students and our staff so that by the end of the celebration we can ask ourselves, where do we go from here?" �Co-Editor |f|Mf €o~Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Copy Editor Graduate Intern Advisor Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segali* Darcy Walker Nathan Fields Amy Bolaski JayneBraman Madeleine Marshall The Pride Opinion 2.Tuesday, March 13, 2001 CSUSM Sports: Puddle Jumping By: James Newell Pride Staff Writer Try to remember back to the times when you were a kid with All opinions and letters to the editor, no responsibilities, no image to published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent live up to, and no worries about the views of; The Pride, or of California State anything of dire significance. The University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials only things you thought about represent the majority opinion of The Pride were playing and eating. Before, editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an after; and even during a meal, address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar your entire being revolved around and length. Letters should be submitted via play. For some it was baseball, electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail for some it was surfing, for othaccount, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print ers computers, but it was all in anonymous letters. the name of f un. Display and classified* advertising in The other day, while rain The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial poured down, I noticed my disenterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves contentment with the fact that I the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published week ly on Tuesdays had to forge through the rain. during the academic year. Distribution I had responsibilities, I had no includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establish- choice in the matter. I had to put ments- . on my jacket, adorn a sorrowful grimace and hastily go from my The Pride car to class. As I circumvented California State University Sail Marcos each and every patch of standing San Marcos, CA water, I had what some would 92096-0001 call deja vu. I had been in these Phone: (760) 750-6099 wet shoes before. The wet soles, Fax: (760) 750-3345 the uninvited squish, and that E-mail: pride@csusm.iedu http://www.csusmpride.com cold feeling only damp feet can have, all sent me back 20 years to that irresponsible life I lived as a kid, just looking for some fun. Without putting much more thought into my feelings, since I was dripping my thoughts away, I proceeded through the California deluge (a light sprinkle) and on to my morning class. Once I was iri the building and comfortable, my mind again began to wander back to the past, looking for the origin of my rekindled feelings. They weren't awkward feelings. It just seemed as if something was different in my approach to my morning activities, like a subtle change over time had gone unnoticed. The lecture proceeded as normal and my thoughts returned to day's activities. The sun began to shine through the dark skies after class ended, and as I walked down the stairs toward the parking area, it hit me. I looked out upon a sea of students, and behold: all of them were jumping over small pools of water, avoiding what I had lived to find as a kid: the ever-elusive rain puddle. Laughing at the image before me, I turned in front of University Hall. The staff at CSUSM was one step ahead of me. They had set out cones, illuminating the perfect course, so I wouldn't miss one opportunity to puddle jump. I saw in that one instant the games of my youth come full circle, and turn what most would consider miserable weather into a day of f un. So for those of you who say CSUSM doesn't support enough sporting events, I introduce you to the new Intramural Puddle Jumping Competitions. As the rainy days persist, don't miss your opportunity to practice. In addition to the courses generously marked by bright orange cones, there are other obscure, more elusive spots. These areas support all skill levels, from beginner to the long-distance hurdler. People are always quick to judge sports and their athletic worth, but as kids it was always great when the water accumulated around the neighborhood and competition was stiff. So don't pass judgment on a sport that dates back hundreds of years, and, although obscured by new technologies (i.e. levels and drains), finds a renewed home here on campus. Although many of you may try to discredit the popularity of such a sport, look around and even at yourself. I see you all practicing, if not by a conscious effort, by an instinctual notion—that inner drive for sport! Don't be discouraged by the lack of sports on campus, because as CSUSM grows, so does the availability of sports activities. Look for next year's introduction of the Stair Climbing Olympics, and don't t ry . to deny that you're practicing. I see all of you, huffing and puffing, getting your time in on those stairs each day. And just think: if the heads at parking administration decide to build up rather than out, you'll be one step ahead and ready for the new and ever expanding structures at Cal State San Marcos. Deus Ex Machina: The God of the Machine By: Daniel Huey Pride Staff Writer Vending machines are convenient when they work, but can stress you out when they don't. As I stood in front of the vending machine near ACD 126, it grinned at me, daring me to try to buy a simple pack of chewing gum. I fished in my pocket and sorted through my change until I pulled out 60 cents. I pushed my change into the slot. The machine grinned at me and made clicking sounds while i t sucked down my mdney. I fiddled with the buttons on the front of it and made my selection. The vending machine hummed and spewed my pack of chewing gum onto the louvered panel. I thought it would drop through, but the gum just sat there, paid for but inaccessible. The louvered panel only swings one direction, so someone cannot reach in and steal any snacks. The weight of the gum was not sufficient to cause the panel to swing down. I wanted that gum, so I thought about how to get it. I figured if I bought some peanuts that the weight of the peanuts and the gum would be enough to flip the door down and I could get the gum. I counted out another 75 cents and fed it to the machine. Again the machine hummed and pushed my peanuts out, but they failed to, fall down onto tfys louvered door. I grimaced as I realized that I was out one.dollar and 35 cents and still did not have my gum or my peanuts. I pulled four quarters out of my pocket and fed them into the What are your feelings about the Santana High School shooting? slot. Above the pack of peanuts What do you think about the possibilities of this happening at CSUSM? was a cherry pie waiting for someBy: Victor Padilla one to buy it. It was my hope that as the cherry pie dropped toward the louvered door below that it would knock against the peanuts, causing them to fall. When the pie and the peanuts hit the louvered door, their combined weight would open the louvered door and I could get my gum. I made my selection and the pie fell. The peanuts stayed. The pie and the gum fell through the louvered door. I spent two dollars and 35 cents for "I feel it was a tragedy and it was "Something's obviously wrong "It's very scary. Especially being that something that should have never a pack of gum. with that student involved in the this took place so close to home. I Should I get some coffee f rom taken place to begin with. My prayers feel it's less likely at colleges, period. shooting. I don't think it could go out to .the family and friends of happen here. Tensions usually are the other vending machine over the victims at Santana High. Violence Maturity has a lot to do with it. Most far less violent here at college on the quad, or will I end up oh can happen anywhere. I just pray people that attend college are here by than at high school." my knees, in front of the place choice and they're more goal-driven." it doesn't happen here." Chad Spinks (Sophomore) Dean Manship (ASI President) where you pull the cup out, trying Danaisha Ridgeway (Freshman) to push my tongue into it and slurp at the coffee trickling into the drain because the cup failed to drop? I think not. Today the machines are not friendly. I hope my car starts when I put the key into the ignition. As I was putting my gum into my pocket, someone else began fishing in her pocket for some change to by some snacks from the vending machine. Should I warn her to be wary of vending "I thought it was unfortunate. "My aunt and uncle work there! machines selling gum? Or should What concerned me was that the Calling people names nowadays I just watch her try to outsmart suspect was an average kid who got "I knew it was only a matter of time can get you capped? Something is of that happening again, I wasn't too that machine? Oh no! She's going picked on a lot. There are millions missing. I can see it happening surprised.. it's really sad, though,. for the cookies. I wonder how of kids just like him. Individuality here because it seems like people People have different ways of hanat CSUSM might overreact when much they will end up costing her. has a lot to do with it. I'd like to dling stress. You can't rule out any think it couldn't happen here." dealing with trials and I forced myself to walk away. campus from being targeted Jessica Silva (Sophomore) nowadays, especially with how easily guns are accessible." Chad Austin (Junior) tribulations." Anthony Blacksher (Sophomore) HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE (a) CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the mdividual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to, the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �The P ride Tuesday, March 13,2001 3 Hit List at San Marcos High School »Article cont. from pg. 1 as an intellectual and straight-A student, who ate lunch alone in an empty classroom, enjoyed drawing houses and had an obsession with wolves. In a press conference on Thursday, Principal Waits said that, once apprehended the following day, the student was interviewed by the school's crisis counselor and by sheriff's deputies. Officials determined that the boy was not a threat to himself or others. Weits reported that the boy had been teased consistently at San Marcos High and prior to high school, and was asked to make the list by another , student whose name was in the list. The student was suspended for nearly a week after writing the list. High school officials then waited until Monday of the following week, to inform the parents of the children on the list. Some parents said they were not informed until Tuesday, almost a week after the list surfaced. Other parents said they were not notified by the school, and only learned their children were on the list when the children called them from school on Tuesday, prior to a mediation meeting for students on the hit list. Media and Santana >>Article contfrom pg. 1 him, looking for an interview and more pictures of him. Hoft continues to dodge the reporter because he knows that he'll be asked questions that bring up memories he is trying to move on from. "Not one reporter that I have heard interview students says, ' I feel sorry for what h appened to your friend,' or 'I feel f or you.' They don't care one damn bit about us," said Hoft. "If I ever catch that reporter when you guys [teen center s taff] aren't here, I'm going to beat his face in." Walking home f rom school on Thursday, 18-yearold senior Chris Sweda was asked questions by a reporter from a local paper. Bob Harman, the Director .of Pupil Personnel, advised that the list be taken seriously and said the school will alert parents immediately if such occurrences happen in the future. The high school is sending a letter concerning the incident and zero-tolerance policy home to all parents this week. "They should make it be an example that you do not joke about these things in the school," said parent Catherine Ingle. Ingle removed her child, who was on the list, from the school. Ingle and others urged school officials to penalize seriously the student who wrote the list in order to communicate a message of zero tolerance. Weits made it a point to emphasize that "this sort of behavior starts in the homes and we are communicating with parents to insure that they begin teaching their children respect in their homes. Certainly we have to teach respect at school, but it begins at home." San Marcos High School senior, Steve Lukich, said that by not punishing the student enough, high school administrators are almost letting this stuff happen. "It's pretty weird, with all of these 'shootings going on and stuff, that a kid who brings a fluorescent toy, a squirt-gun, to school, gets immediate suspension for several days, but someone who makes a hit list is treated like this." Sweda was saying how many students at Santana pick on him because of his weight, but said he would never think of shooting anyone. Another reporter nearby rushed over when he heard Sweda say "picked on" and "shooting," and asked Sweda, "Are you feeling angry? Are you going to try to finish what Andy started?" Sweda, angered by the news writer, punched him and broke his nose, and Sweda continued to walk home. He said he felt no remorse and that everybody praised him for doing so. Along Magnolia Avenue, the street that runs in front of Santana High, students gathered on the median with signs encouraging passersby to honk their horns; this was to disrupt the live interviews by the Asked if he thought something similar to Santana could occur at San Marcos, Lukich replied, "There's maybe a few potentials and it might, but I'm not stressed out about it. It's almost so common now, I mean, in New York, Pennsylvania,' Twenty-Nine Palms. And somebody brought a gun to school in Fallbrook. So it's happening, but I won't let it affect my life." Other students said they felt that the measures taken by school officials were reactionary. Dismissing the occurrence, Rachel Crouthammel, a senior at San Marcos High said, "They made something out of nothing." . San Marcos High School saw at least 17 suspensions last year because of physical fighting between students. Most of these occurred during a series of racially motivated fights on the campus last May that resulted in 13 suspensions in 10 days. The present hit list shows no relation to any previous instances of reported conflict. "We need to teach these students that there's room in this world for all of us," said Principal Weits. The hit list was composed i n a freshman geography class. reporters and make them leave. "People are trying to move on and these guys are causing a lot of pain to us," said Nick Lindner, a 16-year-old friend of Hoft and participant at the Teen Center. "I didn't really know the guys that were killed, but I'm trying to be here for Dustin and everybody else, but these reporters keep harassing them and making life miserable for t hem" "If one of these reporters would just ask how we are feeling or at least act like they care about us, then maybe we would be a little more cooperative," said Lindner. "The first thing you asked me today was how was I doing. The only difference [between you and them] is I know you care." Explanation of Recreation Fees »Article cont. from pg. 1 for the Health Services Fee. I only found that out because I had to get a vaccine shot and they did it there." "I love this school, and I know I'm supporting the future of this campus, but I feel that we have the right to* know what it is we are paying for," Moore said describing her feelings about having to pay the fee. At this time, there are no restrooms or locker facilities built at the track. 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Open Fora: Dr. David Dowettfrom CSU Long Beach Time: 3pm-4pm Location: Commons 206 Career Skills Series Time: 9am-12pm Location: Craven 4201 Learn the current trends in paper and electronic resume writing and the job search process. Using Sentence Variety Time: 12pm-lpm Location: ACD 420 Learn how.to craft simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences. Also learn how to use verbal phrases for even more syntactic fluency. NLRC Open House Time: 3:30pm-5:30 pm Location: NLRC offices, located at San Marcos City Hall Building (1 Civic Center Drive), Suite 150 The public is invited to CSUSM's NLRC Open House. For more information, call the NLRC office at (760) 750-3500. Friday, March 16 Open Fora: Dr. Spencer McWilliams from the University of Houston, Clear Lake Time: lOam-llam Location: Commons 206 Open Fora for finalists for Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Search Committee for the CoAS encourages students to attend the Open Fora, where you will have the opportunity to meet the' candidates, hear about their background and vision for the future and ask questions. Open Fora for finalists for Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Search Committee for the CoAS encourages students to attend the Open Fora, where you will have the opportunity to meet the candidates, hear about their background and Careers for Liberal Studies Majors vision for the future and ask questions. Time: 12pm-lpm Location: Craven 4201 Thoughts from... Helen Keller Native American High School and Community College Conference Planning meeting with the American Indian Student Alliance Time: 3pm-4:30pm Location: Craven 5306-A Please contact Michelle at jacob007@csusm.edu for more info. RETIREMENT Track: Santa Barbara Relays Location: Santa Barbara March 19-20 Women's Herstory Month Film Series: The Speeches of Famous Women Time: ll:45am-l :30pm Location: Commons 206 www.wrg.ofg f&r vmnm, by mmm College Republicans Meeting Time: 4:30pm-5:50 pm Location: ACD 111 Referrals for: •Medical Cadre •Housing •Financial & Legal Assistance •Material Needs •Child Care •Pregnancy Education •Support Groups ,, Thursday, March 15 Environmental Club: Surfrider General Meeting Time: 7pm Location; Meets every third Thursday at the UTC shopping center i n La Jolla above the Well Fargo buildihg. 619-516-3266 Htvtmc Wcmtn Hsur TkmsEare& CCassifiecCs Friday, March 16 ICC Meeting Time: 1pm Location: UNI 373 Services Offered MEL-TYPE & U study! Melissa 760.741.4105 ixove@home.com ASI Board of Directors Meeting Time: 3pm Location: TBA Please call the ASI Office at (760) 750-4990 f ormore info. Help Wanted SWIM INSTRUCTORS $10-16 an hour. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Cesar Chavez school shootings spring 2001 student fees https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/cd53ef6bb70d7b5baa266ef0f87582f0.pdf b5066dc9d3ebdf410b39f486e624d504 PDF Text Text BBCFJVED 01 MAR 2 20 ^ csus Library Informati" Serviles http://www.csusm.edu/pride Disaster Workshop Provides Education, Fun, Freebies By: Nathan Jovin Pride Staff Writer The Professional Development Committee sponsored a "Disaster Preparedness" workshop on Friday, March 16. The event was free for students, faculty and staff. Guest speakers* games and prizes highlighted the event, which was billed as "a lighthearted approach to a serious subject." Jim Yolk, of the American Red Cross, addressed the issue of preparedness in case of a disaster. "The biggest risk we have [in southern California] is fire." Yolk acknowledged that earthquakes and floods are threats, but explained that "if you look at it from the standpoint of statistics, and history .... what are we responding to on a regular basis? We had 376 disaster responses in the last fiscal year. A vast majority of those disasters were fires, and the vast majority of those fires were preventable." Yolk said that two vital steps to disaster preparedness are having a plan »Article continues on page 4 Hi e Pride California State University San Marcos Vol VIII No. 22/Tuesday, March 20,2001 What If It Happened Here? Violent Crime I n Schools W hat is CSUSM Doing to Prepare? but statistics show schools are By: Amy Bolaski becoming safer; youth violence is Pride Staff Writer down. According to Time magazine, only one percent of teen gunThey're calling it the Colum- related deaths occur in schools, bine Effect—a casual way to ref- But that one percent speaks loudly erence a tragedy that seems to be to those across the nation who repeating itself across the coun- haven't been fortunate enough try. It happened in Georgia, in to find themselves comfortably New Mexico, in Michigan, in sandwiched within the 99 percenFlorida and in Oklahoma. Now tile. For the residents of Santee, it's come home to Santee. The one percent may as well be 100. "it," of course, refers to the rash of San Marcos hasn't been high school shootings in the two touched, at least not yet. And years since the Columbine trag- although these figures are based edy. On March 6, the day after on high-school violence, such a Andy Williams opened fire on tragedy could just as easily find Santana High School, an eighth- it's way to a college campus, and grade student in Pennsylvania has before. CSUSM Police ChiefTom Schultheis addresses the issue of emergencies shot a cheerleader at her Catholic CSUSM hasn't had t o face the on campus at the Disaster Workshop Schultheis, a member ofthe Student school. aftermath of any such incident. Is Crisis Management Team, plays an important role in all campus disaster It would appear that violent planning (Pride Photo/Nathan Jovin) crime in schools is on an upswing, >>Article continues on page 4 National Latino Research Center Open House By: Giovanni Ferrer Pride Staff Writer On Thursday, March IS, CSUSM's National Latino Research Center (NLRC) and the Latino Association of Faculty & Staff (LAFS), held an open house to promote the center's services. The NRLC and LAFS are the only known organizations in the CSU system reflecting the needs of the Latino community. Specifically, the NLRC conducts research, trains researchers and provides information systems reflecting Latino demographics. This was the first open house for the NRLC since it moved from San Diego State University two years ago. Approximately 30 guests, comprised mostly of CSUSM faculty and staff, gathered at the open house. While music played in the background, guests ate tamales and fried tacos and drank Guest speaker Capt. Brett Vanwey andwine and a Central-American event coordinator Cathy Gremett spokedrink called Jamaica. The NRLC Center Director about the importance of disaster preparedness. (Pride Photo/Nathan Jovin)is Dr. Fernando Soriano. Training organizations. Coordinator Kate Bradley LAFS collaborated with the offers training and speNLRC to present the open house. cialized workshops for Professor Juan Necochea, of the researchers; students, College of Education, is the community organizations, and governincumbent president of LAFS. ment agencies. Center Necochea returned recently from Coordinator Patricia an educational venture to Cuba Rivas has worked with and said that students could travthe center for one year el to Cuba on educational studies and is in charge of programs sponsored by CSUSM administrative work and because the university has a perkeeping track of ongomit with the U.S. Department ing research projects. of Commerce, allowing legal "I kind of put things entry into Cuba. He is enthusitogether the best that I astic about the future prospects can," said Rivas. between LAFS and CSUSM. Delma Gomez, LAFS Benefits Information and Data Manager, said that the associaSystems Coordinator tion started in 1990 with only Michelle Du Breuil stores a few members. "It started as a nationwide publications, small group, sort of a social club, databases and reports trying to represent the Latino regarding Latino popupopulation in the a rea" lation research. Translation Coordinator LAFS offers two scholarships Jerelyn Bouic coordiper semester to assist Latino stunates translations from dents enrolled at CSUSM. They English to Spanish. She The National Latino Research Center held aalso assist Latino groups on camn explained that her work open house this past week attracting approxi- such as MEChA, with gradpus, provides Spanish transla- mate^ 30 guests. (Left) NLRC Director Fer-uation ceremonial preparations. •. , nando Soriano. (Pride Photo/Vicky Segall) tions to community-based . G raduation: The More You Know... By: Roland Arias Jr. Pride Staff Writer "The graduation process is not really clear because it is not explained like it should be," said business student Nathan Suwarnasara, "You know the deadlines but you don't get much detail." The final steps toward a degree may be a trying time for some students, and the process of applying for graduation may also be frustrating. One issue that can confuse students is knowing when to graduate. Generally, stu- dents should apply for graduation the semester before they intend to graduate. An undergraduate student must have completed 90 units before s/he can apply. However, in addition to worrying about completing the necessary units, students must consider other issues. Walking Vs. Graduating One issue that can confuse students is "walking" in the graduation ceremony compared to the "completion of one's degree." The ceremony is considered a oncea-year celebration that recognizes graduates for the current academic year. Graduation refers to the completion of all requirements needed to complete a degree. Often times a student will walk in the graduation ceremony during the spring even if s/he still needs more units for summer graduation. Students who have completed the requirements for their degree in the fall semester will participate in the graduation ceremony for the following spring. »Article continues on page 2 Scotchgreens cMm Student WesWalsmrth plays lead guitar in popular local band* TkeScotckgreens. (Pride Pkota/Melame Addington) News Arts 1 -4 Opinion 6-7 5 Calendar 8 Please Recycle This Paper JL �D ay C are Rate H ike By: Clay Baber Pride Staff Writer By providing childcare services at a discounted rate for students, faculty, and staff, the ASI Early Learning Center has been taking a loss. "Last year we were actually losing money," said Joyce Williams, Program Director for the ELC. "We were paying out more than we were bringing in from tuition". Based on a study conducted by Williams and ASI Executive Director Darlene Willis, they determined that it costs the ELC $25 dollars per child to provide one full day of childcare. Last year the ELC charged CSUSM students $20 dollars per day for childcare; faculty and staff $23 dollars per day; and community families $25 dollars per day. With the exception of the children of community families, the ELC's costs for providing care for each child exceeded what was being charged in tuition. "The fees had not been increased in more than a year," said Williams. Last December, however, the ASI Board of Directors approved an increase in tuition for the ELC. The tuition increase applies to both full day care (for 10 hours and 45 minutes) and part day (for five hours and 45 minutes). The fee increase will take effect in two phases; the first phase began in February. The first phase involved an increase in tuition from $23 to $25 dollars per day for full day f care for the children of CSUSM faculty and staff, and an increase from $25 to $27 dollars per day for community families. There will be no change in tuition for part day care, nor will there be any change in tuition for full day care for the children of CSUSM students. When the second phase begins in July, there will be an increase in tuition from $20 to $22 dollars per day for full day care for the children of CSUSM students, but no further increase for faculty, staff, and community families. Additionally, the* tuition for part day care will be increased by $1 dollar per day for all children. This equates to an increase from $14 to $15 dollars for students, from $16 to $17 dollars for faculty and staff, and from $17 to $18 dollars for community families. In comparison, the Child Development Center at Palomar College is able to offer free childcare to students because their program is totally subsidized by the state. Currently, the only subsidies for the ELC come from ASI. CSUSM students pay $5 dollars per semester for the ELC with their student fees; however, faculty and staff do not pay. "The problem with this is that ASI was subsidizing CSUSM faculty and staff with student fees," said Williams. Williams indicated that another reason for the increase in tuition is due to the lack of state funding for the ELC. "Funding first became available in April of last year. We were not granted the funding, so we have applied again this year," explained Williams. "It comes down to who writes the best grant proposal and who has the best interview to determine who is awarded the funding." Without state funding, the ELC has no choice but to raise the tuition. "We are always looking for grants or funding so that we can achieve our ultimate goal of providing free childcare for CSUSM students," said Williams. According to Williams, the ELC Ms recently applied for a state grant that would subsidize childcare fees for students based on income and family size. A response to this application is expected by July first of this year. She also indicated that the ELC is currently in the process of applying for a second state grant that would provide part day care services for students, faculty/staff, and other community families. "We will continue to apply until we are funded." Currently any student with a child attending the ELC or another off campus childcare center is eligible to apply for the ASI Childcare Scholarship, which is available during the Spring and Fall semesters of each academic year. "This scholarship provides $200 to $900 dollars for qualifying students to use for childcare expenses," said Tammy Rodriguez, ASI Childcare Representative. Despite the current and proposed increases in tuition, Williams commented, "We are now serving more children and families than we ever have." and that able readers from outside that discipline can read with pleasure and understanding. Appropriate faculty judges the quality of research or creative writing. Accessibility is determined by the editor(s) of The Pride or their designated repreThe Pride Literary sentatives. Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seeking student writing representing inquiry Submissions: and research across a ir academic Authors should avoid highly disciplines pursued at CSUSM. technical language, critical jarThe PLS will consider manuscripts of up to 3000 words that, gon, foreign, or mathematical both exemplify excellent inquiry language. When technical terms and research in their discipline(s) are essential, they should be The Pride Literary Supplement C ALL FOR PAPERS ASI H olds Massage Workshop for Woman's H erstory M onth By: Claudia Ignacio Pride Staff Writer "It was great, I actually relaxed and wanted more," said Junior Jeff Cudmore. On Monday, March 12, massage therapist Asia Moonesinghe held a "Healing Hands" massage workshop in Commons 206, which allowed CSUSM students and staff to experience the power of relaxation through the use of their hands. "Many of us don't know how to give a simple massage, but today we will not only learn, but also teach others," said Moonesinghe, a therapist from Los Angeles County. She explained the history of massage, the benefits of massage and dem- onstrated various massage styles. During the workshop students and staff were able to practice their newly learned techniques with one another. "It's amazing what our hands. can do, once you know what to look for and how to use them," remarked one student in the audience. Weekly Web Site Jafo_wac for The Pride Websites come in many differentflavors.They can be found with the latest and supposedly greatest features in animation, graphics and sound. One important hallmark of a well-designed web page is the incorporation of the appropriate amount of features for the page. Generally, I believe that excessive features often distract from the "heart of the web page" Graduation Rules »Article cont. from page 1 The graduation process does not need to be as complicated as it seems. Given the right resources and knowing the right time to apply, the graduation process can be simple if all the necessary steps are taken. "Applying on time is the best way to avoid precarious situations," said Andres Favela, Assistant Dean of Student Relations. Often times, students apply after the graduation deadline, which delays the process of their graduation. Advisors can help students that applied late for graduation, but the paperwork is slowed down in comparison with the paperwork of students that have applied on time. To help students better understand graduation and^ create a smooth graduation process, here are some tips from the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Department: Having a set plan and knowing what requirements you have left to complete provides a helpful road map for graduation. Meet explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be parenthetical. APA, MLA, Chicago, and all other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. The PLS favors student writing and will privilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research in the student's field of study or published texts of a related kind. Staff and faculty contributions will also be consid- by increasing the difficulty of are worth a thousand words, and navigating the site and download- that is true on web pages as well. Visual aids of dolphin anatomy ing time for each page. and mating techniques would be The "Dolphins: FAQ on more beneficial than descriptions Mating" found on with words. www.dolphinsex.org, however, is I applaud the use of small, a web page that errors on the side of being overly simple/ This web quick loading pages, but site, a FAQ (Frequently Asked www.dolphinsex.org goes too far Questions) list relating to sexual and loses features and functionalcontact with dolphins, only has a ity single picture in the entire web E-mail site. jafo_wac@hotmail.com with Visual aids of the positions comments or suggestions for the of the various mating techniques next website review. would be more beneficial than descriptions with words. Pictures with your staff or faculty advisor to help determine your classes. Questions about your major should be directed towards the faculty advisor within your major. If you need to familiarize yourself oc understand your major's requirements, check out the CSUSM catalog, advising worksheets and major/minor worksheets. Some majors require more than 124 units and may require all courses used for the major be completed with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. Pick your summer classes carefully. Not all courses that are offered in fall and spring semesters are offered during the summer session. Find out if the department offering the courses will also offer your courses in the summer. Apply for Graduation on Time Pay attention to deadlines and know when you need to apply for graduation. Graduation applications can be filed in the fall, spring and summer. Your application should be filed during the semester before you intend to graduate. When 90 units or more ered. Photos or images (black and white preferred) of other artwork will also be accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Please submit images and text using the following instructions. Forjudging poses: and layout pur- Submit a blind copy, with your name appearing only on a cover sheet and essay title, your mailing address, e-mail, phone number, and major or graduate have been completed, you are eligible for graduation, but also keep in mind the other requirements you need to fulfill before you decide to file your application. Make sure to inform the university of any course taken off campus by sending the Qffice of Administration an official transcript to ensure that all transfer work is accounted for. A graduation hold will be placed on your academic record as soon as you apply for graduation. This means that a student will not be able to register as a continuing student beyond the semester that s/he declares graduation. If you know that you will not complete all of your course work within t he' semester you intend to graduate, you need to cancel your graduation application and re-apply for the semester when all your course work will be completed. If you did not receive any commencement information in the mail by the end of February and you have applied on time for graduation for Fall 2000, Spring 2001 or Summer 2001, you should contact the Office of Enrollment Services in Craven Hall 5111. field of study to: The Pride mailbox "Student and Residential Life" Office: Commons 207 Also: E-mail one file attachment (MS Word) to pride@csusm.edu. Entries submitted without an electronic copy will not be reviewed. An electronic copy on a PC-formatted disk will also be accepted. Manuscripts or disks will not be returned. Deadline for submissions: May 8, 2001. For further information, contact The Pride at (760) 750-6099. �D r. Susie Cassel W ins D istinguished Professor Award annually to a professor who shows exemplary work in teaching, service and research. Students, faculty and staff nominated Cassel for her commendable teaching and research efforts. Cassel, in her fifth year of teaching at CSUSM, specializes in Asian, Native American, African and Hispanic literature. A Literature Professor Susie Cassell researcher of Asian American, Chinese American and Mixed is this year's recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award. Race literature, Dr. Cassel also (Courtesy Photo/George Cagala) headed efforts to get an Ethnic Studies minor approved at the colBy: Cristine Averill lege for fall. Pride Staff Writer "It is so important to*me to have the opportunity to teach This year's recipient of the Harry Brakebill Distinguished multicultural studies...and to see Professor Award is Dr. Susie Lan how students grow from the genCassel. The award is presented eral educational level all the way through graduate study," said Cassell. She added, "The award is particularly meaningful because the work I do is so marginalized on other campuses...teachers' jobs are even in jeopardy...it speaks well to the mission statement of the college." After receiving four Bachelor degrees at USC in Psychology, Religion, Communications and English Literature, Cassel went on to receive a Masters degree in English Literature at Harvard. She then served almost four years in the military before coming back to California to complete her Ph.D. at UC Riverside. "I am glad to be home in San Diego where I grew up," commented Cassel. Got Stress! Students, Professors and Faculty Discuss Student Stress By: Zachary A. Pugh Pride Staff Writer With aching minds filled with mathematical formulas, literary banter, dot com addresses, deadlines, cell phones, midterms, finals, and the occasional broken heart, Cal State San Marcos students live very busy lives that may be filled with stress. Whether in school full-time, part-time or working, students deal with stress in different ways. When asked how he advises students on how to cope with stress on campus and in their personal lives, Dr. Fernando Soriano, Associate Professor of Human Development, responded, "Time management.. .most important, time management. Secondly, set priorities.. .have f un but still keep your priorities...seek help from others if you need help—the point is not to be alone." Milica Racic, a junior at CSUSM, has her own techniques, "I guess I deal by taking walks or taking slow breaths during the day and not taking things too seriously, but not as to defer my studies and stuff, you know " Each student has his or her own way of dealing with school stress, but students seem to have one thing in common: they do things that they enjoy. Ihiro Terauchi, CSUSM studei£ and employee of the coffee cart on campus "skateboards and drinks lots of coffee" to get rid of his stresses from campus life, which include »Article continues on page 8 T he Costly C ommute Gas Prices On The Rise By: James Newell Pride Staff Writer tion detours around San Marcos. The spike in gasoline prices in the summer is due to the larger Gas prices are on the rise demand of fuel resources. Refinagain, and it looks as if no relief ery shutdowns and production is in sight for the San Diego com- cutbacks in February have conmuter. tributed to these recent increases. 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Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer "When I first heard about the shooting, I was pulling into the university parking lot and wondering if I was going to make it to my class on time," said CSUSM student Darlene Browning. "When I heard the words 'Santana High School,' I couldn't believe it. Memories came flooding back to me of my days there." Browning, an alumna of Santana High, also has a nephew, Tommy, who attends the high school. After hearing of the shooting, Browning frantically called each of her family members in East County to find out if Tommy was okay. She found out he was quite shaken up. Tommy had been in the bathroom where the killings would take place moments later. "He heard the shots echo, turned around to see what had happened and saw the security guard getting shot," said Browning. Tommy then fled the scene and caught a ride home with a friend. When he arrived home, Tommy and his mother went to Albertson's supermarket to try and help kids find their parents. "I do not think he should be tried as an adult," Browning said, referring to Andy Williams, the gunman. "From what I have read, this is his first offense and I think there is great hope for him, but not if we try him out of the juvenile court system." When asked if she thought that there should be tougher gun laws, Browning replied, "I don't think there should be harsher gun laws. What has happened here and elsewhere is a symptom of a much deeper problem." Browning went on to say that she felt young people are not being heard during adolescence, a critical point in their lives. "High schools are so crowded today," she said. "How can a teacher adequately attend to the emotional, social and academic needs of each student?" Browning continued, "All I know is, from personal experience, that if you have a troubled teen, you are very aware of it but many times do not know how to get help for him or her. You feel like a failure because our teens are not coping with everyday life. Seeking help outside of one's self takes a lot of courage and humility. Knowing where to find that help is sometimes perplexing." Tragedy Prompts CSUSM Policy Revision N ew System W ill Distinguish Between Response a nd Recovery »Article contfrom page 1 the college prepared to? Although the current crisis management policy has very specific protocol for handling "critical incidents," the college is revising its policies. While there may be nothing wrong with the current policy, Vice President of Student Affairs, Francine Martinez said, "We're broadening our policy so it's across the board for everyone." The mission statement of the current policy reads : "The purpose of this policy is to provide clear direction and consistency in responding to a campus crisis directly involving students." The revision will reorganize the team into primary and secondary teams; the primary team will deal with initial response while the secondary team will deal with recovery. Martinez said the revision aims to provide consistency for faculty and staff as well as students, and to "clearly distinguish between response and recovery." Response steps will focus , on immediate police action, sealing off the campus if necessary and securing the safety of those on campus. Recovery involves counseling, any and all steps to help heal and, according to Martinez, "taking steps to bring the community back to a sense of normalcy." These steps would include what CAPS Director David Blasband calls "debriefing or critical incident debriefing," a process of providing help and support for anyone who needs it. The Employee Assistance Program provides such services for faculty and staff. "We're trying to be more sensitive to stress," Blasband said. "Students are stressed in a variety of ways and there are different ways to act that out. We're trying to deal with problems as they develop, before they escalate." After the incident at Santana, all CSUSM students with a Santee zip code were called, as a reminder that CAPS was there and that any support or help they needed was available. Martinez said that Santana High School called in over 200 licensed psychologists for assistance after the shootings, and that CSUSM would do the same. "We would not think we could handle it ourselves, and we would bring in as much help as was needed." Although the policy revision is not based solely on the incident at Santana, it's being examined in light of what CSUSM can do to ensure the campus remains safe. "The Santana shootings speak to the increased use of violence to deal with our frustration, how we express our rage, depression and anxiety. It's becoming an increasingly 'okay' thing to do this," said Dean Jonathan Poullard. Blasband said that Counseling and Psychological Services aims to "recognize the signs (of stress, depression and anxiety) and to address them before anything happens. [We're] increasing our focus on prevention as well as intervention." Martinez said she hopes the revised policy will serve as an educational tool as well as provide protocol for crisis management. "Campus-wide training will be made available not only to faculty but students as well," she said. The training will begin this summer and will be offered at least once a semester. The revised policy will add the Associate Vice-President of Academic Affairs to the primary response team and move the positions of CAPS Director and Director of Facility Services to the secondary recovery team, which may also include Director of Student Health Services and Director of Human Resources, and any others on an "as needed" basis. Students are encouraged to contact members of Student Crisis Management with any information on suspicious or changed behavior in fellow students, and to contact CAPS for any support, resources or help they need. Student Crisis Management, a team developed specifically to prepare for and deal with similar occurrences, includes Francine Martinez, Vice-President for Student Affairs; University President, Alexander Gonzalez; University Chief of Police, Tom Schultheis; Dean of Students, Jonathan Poullard; Campus Public Information Officer, Rick Moore; Risk Management Coordinator, Linda Letter; Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), David Blasband; and Director of Facility Services, Tom Blair. Disaster Workshop Held »Article contfrom page 1 and supplies. San Marcos Fire Department Captain Brett Vanwey and CSUSM Campus Police Chief Tom Schultheis spoke about what to do in the event of an emergency on campus. They emphasized that having a plan is the most important asset to one's survival in the event of a disaster. Vanwey suggests making yourself aware of your surroundings and to know the locations of fire extinguishers and exits. Schultheis reit- erated that it's always a good idea to have an emergency kit. Some essentials are food, water, clothes, a radio and a flashlight. Cathy Gremett, Clinical Aid II with Student Health Services, helped coordinate the event. "The campus does have an emergency plan in action," she said. "The purpose of [the workshop] is student welfare." Free dessert and prizes such as flashlights, sleeping bags and emergency kits were handed out to attendees. The event was sponsored by several businesses. Plans for a workshop dealing solely with on-campus emergencies is in the works and will be held this summer. Pride Radio MarcJi28 10am-3pm Have Your Own Show s 1 Forfurther information, contact The Pride by e-mail atpride@csusm.edu in m mm |( UNIVERSITY 1? I 1 1 �T he P ride Local Bands Perform For St. Paddys Day By: Melanie Addington and Victoria Segall Pride Editors There is no better place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than a Mexican restaurant. Three bands performed at Tio Leo's on St. Patrick's Day for a 21-and-up crowd. The Creepy Creeps began the night with its performance. The four-member band dressed in black from head to toe and wore black and white face paint. Their image and musical sound may best be described as the Munsters meet the MTV generation. As she headed towards the dance floor, CSUSM student Michelle happily shouted, "The Creepy Creeps really make me move, I can really dance to this!" The second act of the evening was the Down's Family, with a punk-rock approach appropriate for the holiday. With its punk rock meets Irish pub sound, the music was much too loud for the small venue, but the crowded dance floor indicated that people were having a good time. The final performance of the night was the Scotchgreens. Arts & Entertainment Aztlan and Vietnam: Tuesday, March 20,2001 5 Chicana and Chicano Experiences ofthe War Professor Discusses New Book By: Giovanni Ferrer Pride Staff Writer On Wednesday, Feb. 28, UCSD Professor Jorge Mariscal gave a multimedia presentation of his book titled Aztlan and Vietnam: Chicana and Chicano Experiences of the War. Mariscal's Scotchgreens perform at Tio Leo's to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. (far left) book depicts the racial and politiLead guitarist Wes Walsworth attends CSUSM. cal issues that confronted Mexican (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Americans at home and in the war in Vietnam. (left) CSUSM studen, Michelle, meets A Vietnam War veteran, Creepy Creeps after the show. Professor Mariscal described the (Bottom) Zander Cox is lead singer tone of the Chicano community for local band Scotchgreens. (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) during the war. l ie said that partygoer, Warren, was enjoying many Chicanos were proud to the Scotchgreens for the first serve the country; however, as time. "They remind me of [the the Vietnam conflict dragged on, band] True Sounds of Liberty, Mexican Americans began questioning the objective of the war. with Irish punk fun! " During the turbulent period According to the Hairball of the late '60's, Chicano draft 8 Records web site, the Scotchgreens' "influences span resistors surfaced, one of the most from Johnny Cash and Chuck famous being the son of Cesar Berry to CCR and Jimi Hendrix to Chavez. Anti-war poetry by Chithe Misfits and Social Distortion." cano authors also emerged at that Familiar traces of legendary musi- time. Mariscal read several poems cians abound in Scotchgreens' by Chicano poets during his pre"live performances and on its first sentation, including a memoir album Draw; yet already at such titled "Canicula" by Norma Cantu a young age, the band breaks free of Texas. The memoir reflects on of any generic, copycat music the life of her brother, who died mold to create its own distinct in the war. In "My Uncle Sam," a poem about the draft, writer Magand impressive sound. daleno Aguilar expresses die disAt age 21, Wes Walsworth, content Chicanos felt with the fedlead guitarist for Scotchgreens, eral government. doubles as a business major at CSUSM. Other members of the "There wasn't much contact band include Zander Cox as the by the federal government unless singer, CJ Cnossen the bassist, they wanted your body," said Luke Kristensen the drummer, Mariscal. According to Mariscal, and Lee the accordionist. "the identification between the As for expectations for their minority and the Vietnamese upcoming second album, people" was a problem facing Scotchgreens' fan Mark Vale Mexican Americans fighting in sums it up best by saying, "the the war. They recognized themWith its riot-inciting music, the Scotchgreens are all rippers and selves with the people living in Scotchgreens put on a high ener- there music definitely speaks for Vietnam. They worked in farms, gy, fast paced show. One Irish itself." they had colored skin, and they were not treated as equals. Mariscal spentthe second half ofhis presentation showing videotaped footage of Chicano antiwar demonstrations. It is a little known fact that 20,000-30,000 Chicano anti-war protesters demonstrated in 1970 at Laguna Park in East Los Angeles, California. The event ended in violence. Ruben Salazar, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, was killed in the demonstration when he was struck by a tear gas projectile. Mariscal said, "We now know that the L.A. police department and the FBI infiltrated the Chicano anti-war movement" by disrupting the demonstrations. The presentation ended with the viewing of Chicano Moratorium, a documentary directed by Victor Milan. In this film, David Sanchez, founder of the "Brown Berets," addresses a crowd of protesters. He tells them that Chicanos died in Vietnam at twice the rate of Caucasians. "This is our land, not our government," shouted Sanchez, to a crowd standing in the cold rain. The video ends with a crowd of people marching in the rain down Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles. Mariscal, who served more than ten months in Vietnam, said that racial issues of thirty years ago are still present today. Mariscal also told the audience how he believes that Chicanos are under-represented in institutions such as CSUSM and UCSD, but over-represented in the Armed Forces and prisons. He ended his presentation by saying, " The working class, all races, fought disproportionately in the front lines." Slam Poet Steals Show By: Darcy Walker Pride Opinion Editor Warmed by the sun and cooled by an afternoon breeze, a small audience gathered in the Library Courtyard, Wednesday March 14, for an open-mic poetry reading. The reading was one of a series of events celebrating Women's Herstory Month, sponsored and promoted by ASI. Waiting patiently for ASI to set up, Sociology Professor Sharon Elise, who hosted the event, remained relaxed, telling the audience of less than 20 men and women that there would be "a short pause for the cause." After a 25-minute delay, Brad Schmidt and Dean Manship of ASI set up the PA equipment, and the reading got underway. Honee Folk, a student and member of ASI, read first. Her poem, "I've Been Robbed," was one she wrote while in high school. Although it was her first public reading, Folk later said that the event had a relaxed, "nopressure," feel. Folk said the only pressure came from within: "Just my own butterflies," The second poet was Jennifer Geran, who Elise introduced as co-host of San Diego Slam, a team of Slam poets who compete nationally. Geran read three poems in her first visit to the microphone, including one about the attractive and repulsive qualities of a Barbie doll, another called "Eunice Mother Betty," and one dedicated to her grandmother, called "Gladys." The last poem includes the lines, "When the mopping dissatisfies you / you beat us unmercifully / at Go Fish and Crazy Eights." Professor Elise then introduced Quincy Sultzbaugh, a Women's Studies major and CSUSM's first Ethnic Studies minor. Sultzbaugh read a poem called, "Why Did You?" about] a girl molested by a family mem ber. Full of images of anger and| sadness, the poem ended on aj hopeful, positive note. After offering the floor to any other readers, and getting no takers, Professor Elise read one of her own poems, "Ain't No Love Like." She prefaced it with, "it's a long piece, so I hope that you can bear with me on a little journey." Elise's reading used strong rhythm, call and response, and singing to carry the audience through cities and towns, rivers and villages, where "Black love" has "gone global." With no more poets coming forward, Jennifer Geran read again, to the obvious delight of the audience. She followed the poem "Bizarro Laura Petry" with the statement, "I am Very fascinated by the people I see on TV, so I've written many poems for them." Indeed, Geran's (Top) Jennifer Geran, a member of the Slam team was the highlight of the Woman's Herstory poetry event. (Top right corner) Professor Sharon Elise hosted the event. (Bottom right) CSUSM student Honee Folk read a poem she had written in high school titled "I've Been Robbed." (Pride Photos/Victor Padilla) poems examine arid attack several aspects of culture and the media. "Karen Carpenter at the Clinique Counter Getting Ready for her Date With Richard Nixon," was another example of Geran's sharp wit and talent. Geran and her Slam group, Poetry Scene Stealers, give regu- lar performances and host openmike nights at the Rendezvous Cafe at College Ave. and El Cajon Blvd. �The ____ Opinion P r i d e l f l s £ t /ie Tsyctle fairy C^fSfSBx | C ^^lor Victonaff.Scgall | Dear Psyche Fairy, Opinion Editor Wilte . • j Feature Editor ..vMathaaFM^'' I a m under a lot of stress Copy Editor | right now. Normally, I deal Graduate Intern JayneBramaa Advisor i'i Madeleine Marshall | well w ith b eing under p res- P syche F airy R eturns! S end Q uestions to p sychefairy@yahoo.com Dear Melanie, |)btft Have to Write A Letter to the Editor But Still Want to Voice to each of your responsibilities so that you can do them properly. 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Buy a day ^ . / The Psychefairy P t e ; (760)7S&mil planner, make a flow chart, do 750-4030 Melanie something, anything, which will E-mail; pride^csusm.edu help you organize your life so http://www.csiism.edu/pride that you can devote enough time Your Opinion? Check t)ut Our jSurv^at: M^E^^tMmMt, SUBMIT A LETTER TQ THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSmM.Eim s i ^ t l ^ ^ electronic maii to The Pride electmnic mail account, father than the individual editors. Deadline For s^nissicaM is noc» the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and i de^tficatw,» Prafc policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only fbi, grammar and length/Editors Evolved Capitalism By: Christopher Mcintosh it can buy. Hypnos has eloquently stated capitalists' ethics "are about the primacy of the individual" (www.im-ur.com. Rebuttal, 3/5/01). Simply put, work for the self and not for the group. He goes further to define tribal ethics as "mandatingjbrcible extraction ignores the less fortunate members of society. In this system, v "Evolved Capitalism" is a system emphasis is shifted from selfthat encompasses economics, eduadvancement to both self- and cation and social consciousness. collective-advancement. In this The primary economic change manner, individuals may still in Evolved Capitalism is in the attain large sums of wealth while collection and spending of taxes. nroviding the opportunity for Each American is taxed those of lower socioecoa flat rate of 20 percent nomic status to make their of total annual income. way up the ladder. By learnThere is one exception to ing to find happiness in nonthis tax rate. Each family material things, the capitalist that has more than two can achieve happiness with children will be assessed or without luxury. Happian additional 5% increase ness can be found in helping for each successive child. others climb the socioecoThis penalty is placed lomic ladder. With increasto promote reasonable ing individual wealth, the family size. potential to help members of society increases. By the Education will shift process of voluntary assisfrom the theoretical to tance, each citizen can eventhe practical. As each stutually climb out of poverty dent progresses through and into wealth. It is clearly the system, he or she will of Wealth from the individual to easier to climb a wall if you are acquire real world skills first, fund the ostensible inadequacies being helped from above. and theories second. Teachers of the collective" (Rebuttal). He will receive an increase in wages has beautifully defined the main Right now, many people have to promote career selection and problem between capitalists and a substantial amount of money, retention. National standards will Marxists - Good of the one versus but are not happy. People find be established while still pro- good of the many. My solution themselves in careers that they do viding local curriculum leeway. is to allow the capitalist to buijd not enjoy. They can't leave, howEach school will receive an equal his or her fortune of money, ever, because they are so depenand specific amount of money for while placing emphasis on happi- dent on their income that they each student. Parental involve- ness derived from helping others. can't "afford" to find happiness. ment will be required, Students Thus, what is good for the one If one has to choose between will be taught skills, theories and eventually is good for the many. happiness and depression, most strategies to increase their sociowould choose happiness. So why Capitalism is a great driving are many capitalists determined economic status. force that helps America (and to disregard their awn happiness Capitalists currently enjoy the world) leap forward in terms to maintain their "wealth"? having wealth and the luxuries of wealth and technology, yet it l etters to t he Editor Long Live Considering Lionel Tate: Social Reciprocity! The Sentence On Friday, March 2nd a young woman in a silver car came to my aid. She practiced a "random act of kindness". You all know how frustrating it is to have a five-dollar bill and the parking ticket machine keeps rejecting it! I had only two dollars in change, so asked the kind stranger if she had change for a five. She looked at me and said, "Here, just take this dollar bill." I was very grateful since I was already running a little late, and told her that I will repay the favor to someone else down the road in her honor. We are all socially responsible for each other, and it was so nice to have her simple gesture reaffirm my convictions. Thank you for the chance to share this small CSUSM community with caring people like the young woman in the silver car. If you. are that woman, please email me at the address below. Sincerely, Shelli Douglass of a Fourteen Year Old Boy What does the life in prison sentencing of a fourteen-year-old boy say about America's belief in rehabilitation? If the courts, ideally representative of the population, come to the conclusion that a child of fourteen has no possibility of rehabilitation, how does that portray an acceptable model of human development? Think back to when you were twelve years old (Tate was 12 at the time of the incident).How much have you changed? I was never involved with the death of a fellow human, but at the same time, I'm definitely glad I'm not still held accountable or judged on what I did when I was 12! James Newell �Opinion The P ride Tuesday, March 20,2001 7 W hat Is My Ethnicity? By: Roland Arias Jr. Pride Staff Writer Recently I had a debate with one of my cousins, who lives in Quezon City, in the Philippines. In our little debate, my cousin and I discussed what truly constitutes one's cultural identity. "You can't really be a true Filipino unless you speak Tagalpg and immerse yourself in the. lifestyle here. You can't understand what it is to be Filipino unless you live in the Philippines," my> cousin told me. ^ . But what determines one's cultural identity? Is it our genetic sequences, arranged in the form of a double helix? Is it the environment one is socialized into? Is it the continent that one lives on? Is it the language one speaks at home? For many members of emmigrated, second-generation families in the United States, asking yourself what your ethnicity is can be a trying question. Because I was bora and raised exclusively in the United States and only speak English, I began to question whether or not I was a "true" Filipino. Under my cousin's criteria, my claim to Filipino heritage was almost non-existent. When I was younger* and first considered this question, I felt like a part of my identity was missing because I did not speak Tagalog Growing up, I would listen with envy as my Tagalog-speaking friends would converse in their native tongue with their parents, as if it was second nature to them. When their parents asked me if I spoke Tagalog, I would slowly shake my head no. With a look of surprise and astonishment at a Filipino boy who did not know how to speak Tagalog, some would roll their eyes as if I were totally oblivious to Filipino culture. There were other times when I would listen to my grandma singing in Tagalog and could only listen to the familiar sounding words, not knowing their full meaning or context. Everyone else knew their "native" dialect, why couldn't I? rather than Filipino, I believe that the values, customs, and traditions that I practice determine my ethnicity, not just the language I speak and where I live. One's cultural identity should not be measured by what characteristics are missing, but by the characteristics a person values and cherishes. Granted, I will never understand what it is like to live in the Philippines, but I carry the values* and customs of Filipino culture that my parents have instilled in me and I plan to carry them on to my children as well. At the cost (in opportunity) of not being bilingual, my parents made the decision to communicate with me exclusively in English. I love my parents for always having my best interests in mind and I have no regrets that they did not teach me Tagalog, or any of the many dialects that are spoken in the Philippines when I was younger. I have realized that not speaking Tagalog did not make me less Filipino than any other person of Filipino decent. Quezon City? The Philippines is one of the most beautiful places in the World, but I would never feel truly at home there. Do I consider myself a "true" Filipino? My identity is composed of many components, being Filipino will always be one of them. I feel fortunate that I have been raised in such a diverse environment where I can pride myself in being part of a collective but at the same time be recognized for When I asked my parents why they did not teach me the person that I am. in my native language, they simply said, "because we did Would l i e willing to learn Tagalog in my adult not want you to have a hard time in school. You are not life? Learning another language is an asset than can only just Filipino, you are an American:" better a person as a whole. Would I feel "at home" in For those of you who have trouble answering that question, "What is my ethnicity?" Your culture and your identity is what you make of it. No one knows your ethnicity and your own identity better than you. Although my cousin would label me "Americanized" Xjio C&iapus B ASI will be holding their annual elections for new officers at the end of April. Would you be interested in running for an office? By: Victoria B. Segall I wouldn't run but I would vote. I work full-time and go No. I'm really time-pressed to school full-time. I don't and I'm focusing on graduthink I can't put any more ating. activities in my schedule. But EricGacias I support it and I would vote. Javonda Franklin (Senior, Communications) (Senior, Business) D ome Vs. H igh S chool C afeterias By: Claudia Ignacio Pride Staff Writer How different is the Dome from a high school cafeteria? Well, to be honest, not at all. The fact is, the university needs to bring more variety of food to campus. I am tired of eating the same plates every week. I am frustrated by the fact that* they cannot even cook a quesadilla with white cheese. How hard can that be? So what if I am picky—I am paying for it. For a student who has been here a few years and who unfortunately has no time to go down to San Marcos Boulevard to get some real food, the Dome is the only alternative, and a nightmare at times. My appetite goes away because I am so tired of the routine food that is offered at the Dome. If other restaurants are not served as food at CSUSM, the profits would be tremendously higher than what the Dome makes right now. Students like me eat because they have to, but not necessarily because we enjoy it. Lunch at the Dome reminds me of my elementary and high school years—just when I thought I was out of them. The convenience store is as bad as the Dome. My advice to all of you when buying at the convenience store is to look at the expiration date, and for anything weird, before your appetite gets scared away. And then you wonder why we cannot eat healthy! At this campus there is nothing healthy. Finally, plan on bringing your own chair and table if you want to eat at the Dome. No. I don't have enough time to put my all into it and I'm not interested in politics. No. I don't think I have very much time in my schedule. Time is pretty much the only reason. I would have to say no because it seems very time consuming. I don't think I could give a 100% to do a good enough job. Pegah Ghannadian (Sophomore, Business) Felipe Sanchez (Sophomore, Int. Business) Lauren Seal (Freshman, Psychology) Teachers M ake A ttendance A Problem Sarah Philipps Pride Staff Writer Many students come to college with the expectation of being treated as an adult. Unfortunately many professors do not treat their students as such. I find it yery frustrating to walk into a class and have the first ten minutes wasted on a professor taking attendance. Does it really matter whether or not we show up to class? It seems to me that the only reason that a professor would think it necessary to take roll is because he/she has experienced a lack of students attending the class. Perhaps students are not attending class because their professor is boring, and they would rather stay t ome and enjoy the warmth and comfort of their own bed instead of trying to make themselves comfortable while being lulled to sleep by their professor droning on in a monotone voice. Maybe the professor has a complex about his/her teaching skills, resulting in them forcing you to come and pretend to be a captive audience. I am not exactly sure. I do know that it seems like the really boring professors are the only ones that do take attendance. Professors that have a passion for the topic that they are teaching, whose class is enjoyable because they make learning interesting and fun, do not take roll. Maybe it is because the professor has been around longer and has realized how to make something unappealing seem appealing and fun. Maybe it is because they are secure in their ability to teach, or maybe they have realized that after thirteen years of being forced to go to class, they feel that we are old enough and mature enough to make a decision for ourselves and suffer the consequences of our actions. I am not saying that we should all continually ditch class. We all know that if we don't go to class there is a bigger chance for failure or unsatisfactory grades. What I am saying is that maybe the professors at CSUSM need to recognize that we are all adults and that as adults we make choices. Some of these choices may not be what the professor would consider to be the best choice, but at least we would be given the opportunity to decide for ourselves and not have it dutifully called to everyone's attention during roll call. �Calendar 8 Tuesday, M a r c h 2 0 , 2 0 0 1 On Campus Events Tuesday, March 20 Women's Herstory Month Film Series: The Speeches of Famous Women Time: ll:45am-l :30pm Location: Commons 206 Location: Craven 4201 Meet and talk with graduation advisors from the CoAS. Achtung! The German Table Time: 12:30pm-l:15pm Location: The Dome Everyone is welcome: from beginners to native speakers, students, faculty, staff, or interested people from the community. For more info, contact Astrid Ronke: aronke@csusm.edu. Career Skills Series Time: lpm-4pm Location: Craven 4201 Learn the current trends in paper Thursday, March 22 and electronic resume writing Career Skills Series and the job search process. Time: 9am-12pm Location: Craven 4201 Open Forum for Dn Rajen Learn the current trends in paper Anand and electronic resume writing Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm and the j ob search process. Location: Commons 206 The Search Committee for the Careers for Business Majors CoAS encourages students to Time: 12pm-lpm attend the Open Forum for the Location: Craven 4201 CoAS Dean finalists. Explore occupational opportunities in business. T he P ride Education: Sandy McBrayer Keynote Speaker Time: 8am-3:30pm; McBrayer scheduled to speak at 9:30am in ACD 102 Sandy McBrayer, former National Teacher of the Year and Executive Director of the Children's Initiative of San Diego, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at a conference for prospective students. March 27-28 Compiled By: M. Addington Club Meetings Writing Introductions and Conclusions Time: lOam-llam Location: ACD 420 Learn methods for writing introductions and conclusions that will give your writing greater clarity and pizzazz. Find What You Want: PAC & Database Usage Time: llam-12pm Location: Library Learn information necessary in selecting databases to meet your research needs. Native American High School and Community College Conference Planning Meeting with AISA Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm | Location: Craven 5306 Those with questions are asked to email jacob007@csusm.edu Choosing the Right Courses for Graduation Time: 12pm-lpm Friday, March 23 When ideas fail, words come in very handy, -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Tuesday, March 20 Circle K International % Time: 3:30pm Location: Commons 207 College Republicans Time: 4:30pm-5:50pm Location: ACD 111 Friday, March 23 Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers; -T. S. Eliot CSUSM Sports Monday, March 26 If any many wish to write in a clear style, let him b e first clear in his thoughts; mi if any would write in a noble style, let him first possess a noble soul. -Johann Wolfgang voit Goethe Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think. •Niels Bohr Future Educators Club Time: 12pm-lpm Location: ACD 407 Wednesday, March 21 Japanese Art Exhibition Time: 10am-4pm Location: UNI 440 Two forms of Japanese ink and paper art will be exhibited and demonstrated by the Japanese language program. Thoughts on. Writing Disabled Awareness Days Time: 9am-2:30pm Location: Founders Plaza Why don't you write books people can read? -Nora Joyce, to her husband James March 19-20 Career Skills Series Golf Time: lpm-4pm Location: CSU Monterey Bay Location: Craven 4201 Learn the current trends in paper and electronic resume writing March 24 and the job search process. Track & Field: Aztec Invitational Location: SDSU/CSU Northridge A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed. -Ibsen •fr r E* Opening the Doors to Higher Stress Relief Provided »Article conU from pg 3 "parking and writing papers." v Business major Brigette Collins works in the campus bookstore parttime, participates in the "Senior Experience" as part of her business program, has two children and takes 15 units. As a working mother and student, she says that she doesn't have much time for anything else. When asked how she counteracts the many stressors that are in her life she said, "I shop." As a senior, Collins had some advice for new students, "Get school done with before you have a family and get support from family members if you see yourself too stressed." Max Klinock, a retired CSUSM student says that his biggest stressors are his Calculus class, a programming class and parking at CSUSM. To relax and take a break from these stressors he goes to the beach, to church and teaches Sunday school. Klinock also advises that students "too stressed to cope should see the counselors that the school provides." According to the experts, all of these are great practices in reducing stress of the working and full-time student. Campus director of CSUSM's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Dr. David Blasband, says that in order to cope with these hectic times in a student's life, s/he should "learn time management skills" and "be able to realize what you can handle." Blasband also encourages students to get to the bottom of "what is stressing them." When asked what types of relaxation methods ease the nerves of the stressed out student, Blasband noted that it's important to "do the things you like, such as walking. Get at least a half an hour of aerobic exercise." He also said that it's very helpful to "get away from things for awhile." 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 campus safety emergency preparedness National Latino Research Center (NLRC) spring 2001 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/caa705babfd7ea6d53799f83c3428bc8.pdf 45d55caa1ca5c2eb7d94a8a0f8173849 PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride Th e Pride California State University San Marcos Vol VIII No. 23/ Tuesday, March 27,2001 Fight for Your Right to Get Class Credit One Students Journey Through the CSUSM Paper Trail By M ELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor " No one at the University is helping me out. Literally, [I am told] ' I don't want to b e bothered with y ou,'" says Warren Jauregui a fter t hree y ears of t rying to resolve a mix-up with h is school records that has snowballed into a storm of problems. N o longer a student at Cal State San Marcos, Jauregui has spent the past three years fighting t o get credit for ten classes that h e was unable t o complete d uring t he last f ew weeks of 1998-1999. W hat he considers a mix-up in university policy cost h im the chance t o take incompletes. Jauregui, a f ormer Communications student, shared h is story not because he hoped it would get h im his classes, but because h e wanted to make other students aware of the problems t hat arose for h im when t rying t o get class credit. Tragedy Strikes On October 2 6,1998, a fter an assailant outside of campus raped her, Jauregui's girlfriend tried to commit suicide by j umping f rom the CSUSM clock tower, landing at Jauregui's feet. A fter she was taken t o the hospital and the doctors told h im that she would recover, Jauregui thought that life would get better, but the problems continued. Jauregui said that in t he hospital, right before her f irst surgery, President Alexander Gonzalez, Francine Martinez (currently Vice President of Student A ffairs), N orm Nicholson (Dean of Instructional and Informational Technology Services), and Sandra Kuchler (who was Dean of Students at the time of the events) visited with t he two students to help them cope and wish them well on the road to recovery. Jauregui stated that President Gonzalez pulled h im aside and told h im, "anything you two need »Article continues on page 2 AXD sorority members took part in landmark discussion concerning lesbiansism. (Pride Photo/Erica DeBell) Sara Spearling Discusses Sexuality Issues with Greek Students By ERICA DEBELL^nd SARAH PHILLIPS Pride S taff ^ i t e r s Alpha X i Delta and Alpha C hi Omega sororities welcomed nationally-renown speaker, Sara Spearling on Monday, March 12. Spearling spoke t o sorority members as well as t o interested students, faculty and s taff regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsex- ual and Those Questioning Their Sexuality (LGBTQ) issues. Spearling visits college campuses t o share her experiences about being a lesbian woman within the Greek system. Spearling's talk marked the first time i n the history of the Greek system at CSUSM that a speaker was invited to discuss lesbianism and other LGBTQ issues. "At first I d idn't want to hear New Sidewalk Increases Campus Accessibility By N ATHAN FIELDS , Pride Feature Editor Although most students asked were not aware of the newly constructed sidewalk bordering the three parking lots on the west of Cal State San Marcos, who knew about it *(ith the prospect of pavement. The nearly completed sidewalk, replacing the dirt path on the south side of Craven Road, is f ramed by handrails and punctuated by small light posts. Junior James Ferrante spoke of the original dirt path, "Sometimes I feel as if I 'm walking o ff a campsite . .. so I 'm glad there'll b e a paved walkway now." Other students complained about the dirt path because of having to walk in high heels and getting their shoes dirty. " On the days I 'm t rying to look nice, f or whatever reason, I'd rather (Top) Bill Seward, foreman ofsidewalk project. (Left)New sidewalks not walk in the d irt," said senior (Right) Menfinishplacing siderails (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) Jennifer Ortiz. Other students were not as pleased. "I h ate the new sidewalks. I really preferred walking down the dirt path. I felt more at peace with my surroundings and myself when I walked on the earth to class. I was happief when I reached my classes t han I am now when I walk the cement path. I t was ^so much more comfortable and p eaceful that way," said sophomore Patrick Roach. John Segoria, Director of Disabled Student Services, felt that the sidewalk was "a win-win situation for everybody." Segoria was p art of the original group of administrators who supported the idea of directing f unds to f inance the construction and design of the sidewalks. " I'm always looking for ideas t o improve t his c ampus-especially for my disabled students " Segoria said. He emphasized that greater accessibility on campus b enefits everyone in many ways. " It's very ASI Elections Coming Applications for Ballot Placement Due By DARCY WALKER Pride Opinion Editor * In less than one month, CSUSM students will elect a new student government to serve f or t he next school t erm. Associated Students Incorporated h as 15 positions open, each providing scholarship money and valuable experience in r eturn for the f ulfillment of various responsibilities. This Wednesday, March 28, is the deadline to apply for a place on the ballot and a chance to campaign. Students also have the option to r un a write-in campaign. To q ualify for election, students must b e matriculated, have a m inimum GPA of 2.0, have completed at least one semester earning at least 6 units, and commit to maintaining at least 6 units undergraduate or 3 units of graduate work during the one year her speak because I thought that I would b e u ncomfortable" said Tina Herrera, an Alpha X i Delta. "Once Sara began speaking, I immediately overcame my f ear and discomfort—her message really made an impact on my l ife." Some of the sorority women said that they were hesitant to address the LGBTQ issues within »Article continues on page 2 Oscar Awards Issue service t erm. According to Gezai Berhane, L o C a l N e w s Si II I :j S i ill I ® ill I P Associate Director of Student and : Residential Life, the candidates' 1 1 1 ! 3-4 applications will b e reviewed and ; processed quickly so that they can attend the required orientation On March . 29, and begin S p o r t s 9 advertising their campaigns on April 1. The orientation will Q p l n i o n 10-11 provide guidelines f or campaigning and information a bout Calendar 12 »Article continues on page 5 ArtsV usable, especially for those who walk to and f rom the p arking lots and the Ambulatory Care Center or for those w ho wheel book c arts or u se wheelchairs." O 'Day Consultants Inc., a civil engineering and land surveying f irm, designed the plans for the sidewalks, and Phillips National Inc., a general contracting f irm, is constructing the sidewalks. Both groups have completed large projects in the local area and are based out of Southern California. According to Segoria and Bill Seward, t he foreman f or Phillips National Inc., this was more than the average sidewalk design. They said that the length of the sidewalk and the level of the uphill incline m ade it a bit more of a challenge to build. Additionally, the lamps along the sidewalk necessitated r unning electrical lines f rom a nearby source. " The lighting j ust m ade sense when >>Article continues on page 2 6 -7 Please Recycle This Paper �Student Battles W ith Administrators About Withdrawal Policy »Article cont. from page 1 is covered." Jauregui said he understood this to mean that if he needed to take time off from school, he would be accommodated. He also emphasized how impressed he was that the administrators were so courteous to them. However, Jauregui thought that he would b e fine, so he returned t o classes shortly after the incident. The Pressure Builds In the beginning of November, Jauregui decided to take President Gonzalez up on his offer because he said he "was shaking, breaking out in sweats" and could not go any further. Jauregui claims he went to see Kuchler, who sent him to Martinez, who sent him to, at the time of the events, Assistant Dean of Students Mary Wordell to take incompletes in his classes. Jauregui emphasized that Wordell was "very nice, said how can she help, and was very nurturing." When he explained his situation and mentioned that President Gonzalez had said it would be taken care of, Jauregui claims that Wordell said, "That's not policy." When Jauregui responded that the withdrawal policy was in the 1998-99 CSUSM General Catalog, Wordell told him to speak to his professors to get permission to take incompletes. Two of Jauregui's professors agreed to give him incompletes. Sociology professor, John Schneider, did not. According to Jauregui, Wordell told him that if all the teachers would not agree, he would be unable to take any incompletes for that semester. According to the General Catalog for 2000-01, an incomplete grade "signifies that a portion of required coursework has not been completed and evaluated in the prescribed time period due to unforeseen, but fully justified reasons and that there is still a possibility of earning credit. It is the responsibility of the student to bring pertinent information to the instructor and to reach agreement on the means by which the remaining course requirements will be satisfied." The catalog does not state that all teaphers must agree. Within a week of his meeting with Wordell, Jauregui went back to speak with his professors. Professor Schneider again refused to give him any incompletes. During the same week, his girlfriend had spinal surgery in order to f use her spine so she could walk again. "I was a wreck, crying, praying every day in my non-religious way to let the poor girl walk." Jauregui said that he was so upset over the events that he gave in and told Wordell he would take all withdrawals instead of incompletes on his transcript. "I didn't have energy to deal with it; my mother was semester. dying, my girlfriend was in surAccording to Jauregui, Mary gery. She [Wordell] said she Wordell told him during a meetwould take care of it." ing that because he did not take care of the withdrawal process, More Tragedy.., he received F's. Jauregui alleges that Wordell told him that his Jauregui's mom passed away problem was an "issue to take up from emphysema on January 23, with the Lord," and she offered 1999. Within three weeks, three to pray with him. Because he did aunts and two uncles of Jauregui not turn in the proper withdrawal died from various causes. forms, Wordell told him that it After the family members' was against policy to "go retroacdeaths, Jauregui decided to focus tive and f ix it." on the future by signing up for Wordell, again, said she would the following semester, Spring look into his withdrawals and see 1999. Although he was concerned if anything could be done. After that the withdrawals might cause repeated calls over the summer, problems, he was reassured by a Jauregui received a return call at lack of holds 6n his record and the end of summer from Wordell by Wordell's statement that she telling him that she was still lookwould "take care of it." ing into it. Classes were going well for Jauregui despite his continuing Life is Looking Up problems with clinical depression. Two weeks before his finals, In the fall of 1999, Jauregui however, Office of Admissions applied for FAFSA and enrolled informed Jauregui that he had in courses. The professors accombeen disenrolled at^jje beginning modated him during his depresof the semester for not paying fees sion and he received good grades, and had since been placed on aca- primarily A's and B's. Jauregui demic probation. Also, his finan- said he did not try to find out anycial aid was dropped because the thing about the withdrawal miswithdrawals from the previous, take because he believed Wordell semester showed up as F's. was. looking into it. "With any Financially broke, Jauregui luck, I'll still be able to accomwas told that he must either pay plish my goal of some honors for the classes he had been taking when I graduate," Jauregui said, all semester or withdraw com- in reference to his thoughts at that pletely. He was unable to pay and, time. therefore, did not receive credit He attempted to check on for his classes for the spring 1999 his problem with Mary Wordell and discovered that she had left her position at the campus, over the summer. Meanwhile, Jonathan Poullard replaced the late Kuchler as Dean of Students so Jauregui met with him. Jauregui said that Poullard told him nothing could be done about his problem. Dean Poullard declined an interview with The Pride, stating it was unethical for him to discuss any student's issues. J auregui T akes C ase t o D epartment o f E ducation In thp fall of 2000, Jauregui reenrolled and began taking classes. However, due to his clinical depression, he said he became physically ill whenever he stepped foot on campus. Having spent two years trying to resolve his issue, Jauregui decided to take his case to the Department of Education. On November 20, 2000, Jauregui explained his situation to Mary Ann Hollins, a financial aid investigator for the Department of Education O ffice of Civil Rights. After hearing his argument, Jauregui said that Hollins explained that the situation was considered a hostile environment and that CSUSM had failed to accommodate him. An attorney for the Department of Education, Lynda Galloway explained to Jauregui that for his case he has "to prove »Article continues on page 4 New Sidewalks in Place >>Article cont. from pg. 1 you think about people's physical safety at night," said Segoria. Segoria explained that some of the funding for the sidewalks came from the Minor Capital Improvement budget. Twenty to twenty-five percent of this budget serves to fund greater accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of that ADA funding was used for the construction of the sidewalks. The Minor Capital Improvement budget and ADA funding also financed the power doors on campus. Segoria said that these accessibility improvements benefit everyone on campus. "Look who i^ses the power doors, not just disabled students, but individuals in computing wheeling around computers, faculty, facilities staff, parents with their children, students with lots of books," said Segoria. Building codes, given the dimensions and incline of the. path, required the handrails and flat regions along the sidewalk. "It was ideally supposed to be done before the semester began, but on account of how wet it has been, there was a bit of a setback," explained Seward. "It should be completed in a matter of days." Seward Weekly Web Site JAFO_WAC for The Pride |9 • • » • Ki /UNIVERSITY STORE Slate, like many of the web sites previously reviewed, is available as a web site at http:// www.slate.com, and as a free e-mail list. Part of the software giant Microsoft, Slate is an online magazine of daily political and cultural commentary, generally with a sarcastic or irreverent tone. For example, "Tidbits from Bush's Brainwashing Dictionary" provides expla- nations of "catchphrases [that] are supposed to exercise a subtle brainwashing effect on the public," according to the site. There are informative articles as well, such as "How much sick leave does Dick Cheney get?" These articles respond to readers' questions and address issues that other periodicals may not generally cover, such as Vice President Cheney's health. The layout of the site is pretty simple: the major explained that the company is also constructing the additional staff parking lot and the below ground water storage tank for the campus simultaneously. The importance of the sidewalk project for Segoria was not limited to the increase of general campus accessibility. "One concern that I had was that students would be walking in the streets or the bike lane, or in the dirt when it was muddy and wet," said Segoria. "Having a sidewalk is not only much safer; it is actually much more visually appealing for visitors to the campus. For donors who come to campus, it just looks better." articles of the day are headlines with pictures in the center of the page, more detail categorizations of articles are listed below, and there are pull-down menus for past articles. The main page is fairly minimal in the top center, with details available along the fringes of the page; I like this style as I find ft easy to use. The articles are pretty consistent and the web site is easy to navigate. If you find politics interesting and have a good sense of humor, Slate is definitely worth checking out. �Ralph Nader and Greens Visit U C San Diego By ZACHARY PUGH Pride S taff Writer "It all comes down to you . .. if you've got the initiative, you've g ot the credible power," said Ralph Nader, leader of the Green Party. Nader was the featured speaker at the March 22 lecture, "Deregulated G reed: A California Crisis" hosted by the UC San Diego College Greens at the UCSD Price Center Ballroom. Along with Nader, other guest speakers of the evening included * Robert N anninga, a local San Diego environmental writer and Greens promoter, and Jim Hightower, a political writer Ralph Nader encourages civic respon- and radio host. Hightower served as comic relief for the evening, sibility during speech at UCSD. (Pride Photo/Zachary Pugh) speaking t o the audience on h is thoughts of the d ownfalls of what he described as the "greedheads, boneheads, and b astards" of Wall Street. Medea B enjamin also spoke Thursday evening. Benjamin, who ran for U.S. Senate last year representing the Green Party, is also the " founding member of the San Franciscobased h uman rights organization Global Exchange," according to the UCSD College Greens. The topic of the event was the energy crisis in California and the means t o r ectify the situation. The College Greens proposed solutions that included using renewable energy sources such as solar power. A fter the opening presentations were over, Ralph Nader according to Nader, is to change the state of a ffairs in the realm of energy consumption and cost by voting and exercising your "civic self." W hen asked about solar-powered energy, Nader responded that it had been around for a long time, "So w hat's the h old-up?" When asked about his opinion on the place of minorities in the Green Party, Nader said, "We'd love t o have minorities r un f or o ffice, they should stop playing the role of the victim. T he door is open. I 've campaigned in many [minority neighborhoods] ... they all voted f or Gore." He also added, " It's not like white people are overpowering the Green Party " was introduced. Throughout h is speech, Nader made references to "civic self-respect and civic selfconfidence." He defined these t erms as a person's civic responsibility to take control of his/her community by the rights of the civic-self. " When you go home t onight... stand by your bed and say 'civic motivation' ten times," Nader told the audience. He also told the audience to tell themselves, " Fm gonna pick it [civicself] u p ... Fve postponed too long." Nader spoke on topics such as the state of California's voters and the prerequisites for any government t o reach the "height of democracy." The way t o achieve t rue democracy in California, Second High School Shooting Encourages More Campus Security By N ATHAN FIELDS Pride Feature Editor Last Thursday, 18-year-old G ranite Hills High School senior, Jason H offman, opened fire in f ront of h is school administration o ffice. H offman wounded f our students before being shot in the f ace and b uttocks by Richard A gundez, Jr., a n ELCajon police o fficer on campus. T he incident o ccurred less t han t hree weeks a fter a student at Santana High School, six miles away f rom G ranite Hills, shot and killed t wo students and wounded t hirteen students and f aculty on March 5. I n a w ritten message t o police o fficers, H offman admitted that h is target w as vice principal Dan Barnes. H e blamed B arnes for t he school's attendance policy that H offman thought prevented h im f rom being admitted t o the Navy. Jiovani Guerrero, a f ormer Granite Hills student who knew H offman, suspected that he might have targeted Barnes because "he [ Hoffman] w as m ad . .. h e w asn't getting all the credits h e needed t o g raduate.'" H offman had reportedly attended special education classes in the past due to a learning disability. Barnes said that he had directed H offman towards anger management classes the previous two years. O fficer A gundez' presence on campus was a result of the high school's increased security following the Santana incident. Police officials report that officers will r emain on area high school campuses indefinitely. Although Agundez is considered to b e a hero by many students, parents and school officials, he is still under police investigation in accordance with t he policy for an o fficer's involvement in any shooting. T hursday's shootings were not f atal, and school and law e nforcement o fficials say they w ere more prepared for such occurrences because of the Santana High School shootings. Despite greater awareness and preparedness, many individuals c an't help feeling more exposed. " I feel even more vulnerable t his time with it happening so close again, and I 'm sure the students do, too," said Rich Alderson, principal at Rancho Buena Vista High School, as quoted in the N orth County Times. G ranite Hills High School protected its students by using its newly implemented "lock-down" program, created a fter t he recent shootings at Santana High School. The "lock-down" requires that students b e locked in classrooms in case of a violent incident at the school until a police force evaluates that the campus is safe. N orth county high schools similarly responded to Thursday's shootings by heightening security on their campuses to prevent any immediate "copycat" shootings. Various schools, including elementary, middle and high schools, closed t emporarily or suspended students for m aking violent threats towards their campus. Additionally, area school districts are intensifying their violence prevention programs. AH school districts in San Diego County and many in Riverside County w ho are not already using such precautionary measures are considering implementing surveillance cameras, a greater police presence on campuses and cell phone or e-mail alert systems for students and a dministrators. Grossmont Union High School District Superintendent Granger Ward said, "All options are being considered t o bolster campus safety in the wake of The Host of Alternative and Traditional Healthcare Dr. Andrea Cole-Raub Board Certified Family Practice Board Certified Anti-Aging Medicine "Schools are a reflection of our society... everything bleeds into everything else." -Robert Paul English Teacher at RBVHS Thursday's attack." Those options could include metal detectors, a stronger police presence, more guidance counselors and closing campuses to visitors. San Diego County District Attorney Paul P fingst said at a news conference Friday that "any threats, whether verbal or written, will b e prosecuted to the f ull extent of the law." Every high school in San Diego County has adopted this "zero-tolerance" policy. However not everyone agrees these measures are the answer. " I don't t hink we should have fences because i t'll feel like a prison," said 16-year-old Granite Hills HS sophomore April Keifer. " I j ust t hink we need t o b e more cautious a bout how we talk t o people and make more f riends than enemies." Carlsbad High School sophomore, Teresa Culchen, though acknowledging the importance of "tight security," was concerned that " the policing of students might go t oo far." Culchen said that events like these "might have happened as a result of k ids not feeling f ree somehow... and I t hink a lot of these reactionary measures might make that feeling worse f or some people." Robert Paul, an English teacher at Rancho Buena Vista High School, recognized that t his isn't a new phenomenon. " Minority k ids have b een shooting each other for years, but now when white kids start doing it more, people really take notice " Paul agreed with statements made by o fficials that school campuses.are still the safest plac. es f or groups of kids t o be, but added that "Schools a re a r eflection of our society - anything that happens at school happens all around us. There's n o separating school f rom home. Everything bleeds into everything else " SWIM INSTRUCTORS $10-16 an hour. 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She also explained that in order to have his case reviewed after 180 days, Jauregui would have to write a formal with another student, she advised that he go to Disabled Student Services (DSS) for his depression because she said they were the only ones who could help him. Jauregui mentioned this to Kreisler and said that Kreisler told to equal treatment whether you enroll with DSS or not. However, if a student wants something of a more affirmative nature, let's say extra time on exam, and if a college gives notice that you must go to DSS, then the Department of Education stands behind that. The only exception is if the uniof the versity gives no or bad notice." saying anything like that." Jauregui mentioned that he never addressed the issue of Dr. Kreisler with Dr. Blasband because at the time he did not believe it was an issue. At Cal State San Marcos, the number of students under DSS is "about letter convincing the "It's been hell just to get someone to try 2.8 percent Department of Edu- and help me out, I have just been so depressed population," according cation Case Review over it. I just want my original classes back\ to DSS Director John Committee that this is Se g or i a . worked for those, I deserve them. an ongoing situation. Accommodations with —Warren Jauregui Once Jauregui's classes are available letter is received, then to students, including the committee will review it and him not to go to DSS because the time extensions for exams, in decide whether to pursue the case. stigma of being disabled would accordance with the requirements Jauregui withdrew from the uni- follow him through life. of the disability. According to When asked if CAPS staff Segoria, legally no professor on versity in the fall of 2000 to would ever advise a student to not the campus is obligated to propursue legal action. go to DSS, Dr. John Blasband, vide any type of accommodation Director of CAPS said, "No, [if with any student unless that stuC APS A ND D SS Is Jauregui considered disabled this incident did occur] it may dent has formal documentation if he does not enroll through have been for another reason, or on file with my [DSS] office it may be that the CAPS staff and that's true of any college DSS? member thought that the accom- campus." Jauregui began counseling modation would not be given. According to Paul Grossman sessions with Dr. Fritz Kreisler, Accommodations have to be Spe- from Public Relations at the a psychologist at Counseling and cific for the disability. If that sit- Department of Education, he is Psychological Services (CAPS), uation did occur, that is a prob- "unable to speak about $ny speon October 27, 1998. When dis- lem that I would have to address, cific cases, but in general a stucussing his educational problems because our staff should not be dent with a disability is entitled Latest Update In a meeting on March 15, 2001, Jauregui asked Vice President of Student Affairs, Francine Martinez, for copies of any documentation regarding his issue. Martinez sent him a letter denying his request for paperwork on March 21,2001. Jauregui states that the letter includes a statement saying "that Gonzalez claims to have never visited the hospital, but is aware that others have." Jauregui notes that he "has several witnesses to his visitation. They can and will testify that he [Gonzalez] on three occasions made the same comments." Patty Bailey stayed by her daughter's side the entire time she was in the hospital and remembers the day President Gonzalez and others visited. "I remember he visited with three ladies right before my daughter was going into surgery," said Bailey, "They were supportive and felt really bad about everything that had happened. They offered to help us with anything that we needed." President Gonzalez was unavailable to be reached for comment. > At the meeting between Martinez arid Jauregui on March 15, Martinez advised Jauregui to speak with Cherine Heckman of Enrollment Services. According to Jauregui, nothing was resolved at- the March 21meeting with Heckman, but she promised in writing that she would perform "an investigation of classes and contact [Jauregui] with the information [she] gathers." Heckman will then provide him with the options available to him. As of March 27, Jauregui is still waiting to find out what will happen with his class credits. Jauregui is no longer taking classes at Cal State San Marcos but continues to work on his case with the Department of Education and hopes to find a resolution. Lesbianism Discussed within Greek System »Article cont. from page 1 the Greek system and the general CSUSM campus. But, by the time Spearling finished her presentation, several of the listeners said that the issues that she had spoken on had affected their lives. The emphasis of Spearling's presentation was tolerance. Rather than being close minded to people that have different sexual preferences than oneself, she told the audience to become more aware of how hurtful a person's words, actions and attitudes can be, and how much of an impact they can have on someone's life. Spearling also touched on the prejudices that people have, not only with LGBTQs, but also with sorority women, fraternity men and other minority groups. Spearling encouraged the listeners to overcome their fears, attempt to accept people for who they are, look past their prejudices, and to think before they speak. "We need to be aware of others around us, and celebrate their differences," said Spearling. The Pride Alliance was a ctfftipus club for gays and lesbians, but the club dissipated due to a lack of participation. "It is sad J^k** G e t t h e M BA t h a t k e e p s o n g iving! Year t - $ 2 0 0 00* Year 2 - $ 40,000 Year 3 - $60,000 The A dded Value of a UCR MBA *$ 800,000' AGSM Advantages: • No work experience or business-related undergraduate degree required « Choose up to nine MBA electives « Oneon-one assistance from our irvhouse Career Management Center « Receive a quality internship that provides "real world" work experience * Enrollment available. Fall Winter, and Spring quarters Got the Picture? To receive a n MBA c atalog a nd application, p lease c ontact Gary Kuzas a t (909) 7 07-455 ? , check o ut o ur w eb site a t w ww.agsm.ucr.edu, o r e-mail your q uestions a nd r equests t o Application Deadline May 1, 2 001. *!frie difference iii starring salary between a bachelors and a UCR M A Graduate. B Based on 1999 statistics. * * Based on a 40 yr. Worklife U NIVERSITY O F C A L I F O R N I A , R IVERSIDE to see a club leave campus due to a fear of the. stigma that is often associated with being a member," said senior Laurel Burkhalter. The Panhellenic Board, the governing body of the Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Chi Omega sororities, sponsored Sara Spearling's appearance. l# Elections are coming up Applications to run for an A.Si. position are NOW available in the Student and Residential Life offices. (Craven 4116 & Commons 207B) and the A.S.I. office (Commons 203). The deadline to submit the completed application is Wednesday March 28 Mandatory candidates orientation will be March 29 and candidates may begin advertising April 1*. Elections are scheduled for April 23-28 if online elections are available; otherwise elections will be April 24 & 25. The following positions are open f or election: President Executive Vice President Vice President External Affairs Vice President of Finance Corporate Secretary College of Business Representative (2) College of Education Representative (2) College of Arts & Science Representative (2) Childcare Representative Undergraduate Representative (2) Post Baccalaureate Representative (2) �Opening Doors to Higher Education Equal O pportunity Program Students Attend Conference By A NGELA O ESTERLE P ride S taff Writer E ach semester, Cal State San M arcos welcomes new students to t he growing campus. O n March 23, t he Building Bridge P artnership and t he Educational Achievement and Retention Services, hosted t he " Opening D oors t o Higher Education" conference. Students f rom t he Equal O pportunity P rogram (EOP) of n ine c ommunity colleges were i nvited t o t he event held at CSUSM. T his conference is designed to help students f rom San Diego c ommunity colleges w ith t he transition t o four-year institutions. " This conference gives me a n o pportunity to meet t he p eople w ho can help me through t he next t wo or t hree y ears," said one student from Cuyamaca Community College. She hopes t o t ransfer into a four-year college in Fall of 2001. W hen asked what she thought about CSUSM she replied, " The campus is pretty and it is nice to see all the construction, it means [the campus] is growing." The all-day conference included- a keynote address by Sandra McBrayer. Ninety-four potential students crammed into r oom 102 of Academic Hall t o hear McBrayer speak about the importance of education. McBrayer holds the position as the Executive Director of the Children's Initiative of San Diego and was the 1994 National Teacher of the Year. Speaking for the second year at this event, she said her message was directed to those individuals who have the intention to succeed in education as well as in their f uture. She stressed the importance of using all t he resources necessary to graduate. Presentations f rom Student Support Services and Academic Advising also demonstrated t o the visiting students how CSUSM could help them accomplish their goals of receiving their degrees. Lorena Meza, chairperson of the event and also the Associate Director of the Educational Achievement and Retention Services, developed the conference in 1998. "We saw there was a student need in the'transition process and so we developed the Building Bridge Partnership with local community colleges, and now it has j ust taken o ff," said Meza. The first year of the conference, fifty-seven students participated; the following year seventy-five students, and this year ninety-four students participated. Your Chance to Vote in Elections Next M onth »Article cont. from page 1 the positions. Write-ins are allowed for candidates who m iss the application deadline, and the orientation is open t o these students. Should a write-in candidate w in, Berhane said h e would then have to v erify that the student meets the abovedescribed qualifications of holding an ASI o ffice. T he following is a brief overview of the positions, their duties and compensation, complied f rom records provided by the ASI o ffice. For more detailed information, visit ASI in Commons 203 or Student Residential Life i n C ommons 207B. For t he top position of President, the duties include serving on all ASI committees, serving as student representative t o 5 u niversity committees, weekly meetings with the University President, and an internship with the Vice President of Student A ffairs. The ASI President is required to serve a m inimum of 20 hours per w eek and is compensated with a scholarship of $7,999 for the year. T he Executive Vice President's j ob includes service on several committees and f illing in for the ASI president in h is or her absence. - This vice president is also responsible for public relations and the scheduling and coordination of all ASI events, c ommittees, meetings, and sponsored activities. For a m inimum of 15 hours of work per week, t his j ob pays a $6,290 scholarship over the one year t erm. T he Vice President of E xternal A ffairs serves as C SUSM's o fficial representative t o the C alifornia State Student Association. H e or she will also coordinate voter registration This year's ASI Vice President, Raeanna Wertz and President Dean Manship are excited about the upcoming elections. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) ests, needs, and concerns of the student b ody" in each college, according to ASI's j ob description documents. These 6 positions each require f ive hours of service per week and pay $800 per year. TheASlCMdcareRepresentative is in charge of the planning, f inancial m anagement, p romotion, and coordination o f childcare on campus. Compensation is $800 per year for a m inimum of 5 hours of work per week. Undergraduate and Post Baccalaureate Representatives, two each, are paid $ 800 per year and serve as gobetweens for the student body and ASI. These four people will help keep students i nformed of events Gezai Berhane and present ideas f rom the students to ASI. year of service that requires 15 Berhane said that last year's hours of work per week. election yielded j ust 542 votes The Corporate Secretary is over the two-day election period. in charge of maintaining all corT his year, A SI hopes to impleporate records and serves on 3 ment a n online voting system committees. Compensation for to generate more participation. the 15 hour-a-week j ob is $6,290 With less t han oqe month to go, fot the year. Berhane was u nsure whether the There are two openings for system would b e up in time. If representatives to each of the not, the ASI elections will b e Colleges of A rts and Sciences, held in Founder's Plaza on April Business, and Education. Each 24 and 25. representative's p rimary responsibility is "addressing the inter- drives and chair or serve on at least 2 committees. A m inimum of 15 hours per week pays $6,290 for the year. The Vice President of Finance is responsible for creating monthly financial reports and an annual budget proposal. This person -will also chair the Financial Committee and serve on the Executive Committee. The pay is a $6,290 scholarship for one Last year s election yielded just 5 42 votes over t he two-day election period. T his year, ASI hopes t o implement a n online voting system t o generate more participation, Educational Records and Student Privacy campus is not that well known," said j unior and business student Nathan Suwarnasarn, "However, When it corner to educational the policy is good because most records, the student's privacy is people that are eighteen do not of the utmost importance. Most k now all their rights, like how students, however, are unaware of you can decline on a j ob applicathe privacy safeguards available tion your sex or your race. By my for them. One p rimary safeguard standards, however, I do not t hink is the Family Educational Rights student records are a s secure as and Privacy Act (FERPA), which they should be." Some universities reserve the protects students f rom any right to i nform legal g uardians unauthorized viewing of their of their children's records in records. "Most students are not aware instances such as d rinking on of FERPA until something hap- campus. Here at CSUSM, howpens to their educational record," ever, a parent must have p ermissaid Dean of Students Jonathan sion f rom the student to see h is/ Poullard. " The university spends her records. Since the records are $2,000 dollars a year sending the property of students when 6,000 letters t o students telling- they have reached the age of 18, them about FERPA, and about 90 parents no longer have j urisdicpercent of those letters will end tion over their children's academic record. " When I have a meeting up in the t rash" Poullard said. W hile some federal laws such with a student and a parent, I ask as the Freedom of Information if the student is comfortable [with Act mandate that information the parents] seeing the records," b e distributed on certain condi- said Dean Poullard. Junior and biology m ajor tions, FERPA is one of several regulations that protect disclo- Elaine Le says, " I t hink the way the school hansure of educathe privacy tional i nforma"Most students are dlestudents' eduof s tion under f edcation r ecords is eral law. Since n ot aware o f FERPA students are u ntil s omething hap- a good policy. guaranteed priW hen you are 18 vacy for edu- pens t o their educayou should b e cational records tional record." able t o have your under federal —Dean of Students ownSprivacy."arlaw, the informaome p J onathan Poullard ents and spouses tion contained in their records is of students may only to b e dishandle financial cussed with the student and autho- aid. In this case, the parents and rized school officials. spouses must also have a signed The FERPA policy breaks consent f orm by students for disdown into many parts; All areas of cussing detailed information in a student's educational record are their educational records. According t o the CSUSM web protected under FERPA and permission to view h is/her records site, " The campus is authorized t o rests solely with the student. provide access to student records Whether a student's record con- to'campus officials and employees tains information about financial who have legitimate educational aid, academic records, discipline, interests in some areas. These peror medical history, FERPA states sons are those who have responthat no other person can view a sibilities in connection with the student 's educational record with- campus' academic, administrative out consent of the student. The or service f unctions and who have student's grades, class schedule, reason for using student records financial aid information and dis- connected with their campus or ciplinary record are under strict other related academic responsiscrutiny of FERPA polices and bilities/Disclosure may also b e may only b e discussed with the made to other persons or organistudent or to the persons a student zations under c ertain conditions grants consent. (e.g. as p art of accreditation or A s FERPA governs what the program evaluation; in response university is allowed to disclose to a court order or subpoena; in in regards to student records, the connection with financial aide; university is allowed to release and to other institutions to which " directory" information. Direc- a student is t ransferring)." tory information includes: name, The university must also address, telephone number, major, report criminal activity and dates of attendance, degrees adhere to all police investigaawarded and honors received. tions for the security of the stuStudents may request that their dents and the campus. Depending directory information b e sealed on the severity of the situation, by submitting a file request to the FERPA also allows the university O ffice of Admissions and Records to disclose information t o c ertain within the first fifteen class days parties in a health or safety emerof the f all t erm. The requests gency if the safety and well being must be renewed each academic of a student or other individuals year. Only a small portion of the are at stake. student population exercises this Upon employment to the univerright. sity, faculty and s taff are " The FERPA policy on »Article continues on page 9 By ROLAND A RIAS JR. Pride Staff Writer �6 Tuesday, Match 27, 2001 Slide into Liquid American C ulture Pitt and Roberts Star in Mediocre Film By LISA LIPSEY Pride Staff Writer The best thing about " The Mexican" is that the plot, f illed with humor, light romance and violence, h as potential. The f ilm stars Brad Pitt (Jerry Welbach) and Julia Roberts (Samantha Barzel). J erry's mob boss sends h im down t o Mexico, where he must f ind a g un called "The Mexican." Meanwhile, h is g irlfriend, Samantha, ends their relationship because of h is mob ties. On her way to Las Vegas, however, mobster Leroy (played by James Galdofini) takes Samantha hostage in order t o scare J erry into r eturning the pistol. W hile t rying t o r eturn over the border, Jerry r uns into trouble, possibly caused by the curse that is believed to travel with t he g un. The story j umps back and f orth f rom Las Vegas t o Mexico, and to the past and the present, all at the expense of the viewer's understanding. "The Mexican" h as several major disappointments. Stereotypes plague the dialogue, such as the idiot traveler who doesn't speak a word of Spanish. The high mortiality rate f rom all the g unfire was over-kill, and the audience could care less about Jerry because of the weak character development in this f ilm. The movie had its moments, such as the Vegas scenes and the relationship between Samantha and Leroy, but screenwriter J.H. Wyman should f ind himself a better editor. The movie is shot with lots of close-ups and c areful attention to background images. Director Gore Verbinski should b e proud of the casting; a fter all, Roberts and Pitt were cute, and f or half of the audience that was what seeing " The Mexican" was all about. " The Mexican" is rated R violence and language. ATB Kicks Off First U.S. Tour (Courtesy Photo/DJ ATB) By M ARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Unpredictable, versatile, yet melodic are three words that describe the p erformance of the U K's own ATB as he kicked o ff his first United States t our for more t han 3 00 enthusiastic spectators at E St. Alley last Thursday night in downtown San Diego. " I cannot describe how h is music makes me feel right now," said J ennifer Hughes, a Communication m ajor at CSUSM and a f an of ATB. "He has this guitar sound that j ust takes me to another level." ATB, who is better known a s A ndre Tanneberger, i s a talented producer, artist and DJ f rom Germany. Tanneberger sold close t o 100,000 u nits f or his first album, Movin' Melodies since its release in October 1999, and has delivered t hree hit singles, " 9pm (Till I Come)," " Don't Stop," and " Killer/' Although recognized as a trance DJ, h is skills have brought h im the versatility to play all f orms o f dance music. "Sometimes I 'll play hard for a little groovy house and sometimes when I do my sets I 'll only play two of my songs because I enjoy t he work of other artists as well," said Tanneberger. A fter over a year of establishing a very strong following among t rance f ans all over the world, ATB's $econd album, Two Worlds, along with his first single, "The Fields of Love." His second album brought h im to the US on a three-week tour, which started here in San Diego and will end in New York City. " I will b e p erforming in Tucson on Friday, Denver on Saturday, and Seattle on Sunday," said Tanneberger. "I can tell it will be very exciting and very tiring. W hen the tour is done, I might b e able to get some sleep." While reflecting on past performances, Tanneberger commented that p erforming in f ront of hundreds of people can give an individual a great feeling and that he had never planned for his success. A fter seeing thfe j umping and screaming f ans at E St. Alley during his p erformance, Tanneberger's response seemed most appropriate. "I want to thank the f ans especially for their continued support and for coming out tonight. My success and my music would b e nothing without t hem" mm Drummer Joe Vento (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) By MARCY R IVERA Pride S taff Writer Liquid American Culture hopes for "listeners to steer away f rom popular music." So far, the local band has h a4 receptive audiences, playing at venues such as the Bob Marley Festival, Blind Melons, and Winston's. A group of seven musicians, Liquid American Culture h as been playing together since last April. "Eclectic" is the t erm that the b and's d rummer, CSUSM stu- dent Joe Vento, uses to describe their music. Vento explained that their sources of musical i nfluences include "electronic, j azz, f unk, Latin, p unk rock and hip-hop." Liquid American C ulture certainly has traces of these genres on the f ifteen tracks in its new CD, In a Life aLive. The track, "Blind," r eflects the b and's disdain for A merican culture. The song includes the lyrics, "And I was lost in w ants and needs/As are many Superhighway speed with soul descending/Over stressed in this city l ife f renzy." This lyrical style, which can b e described as f ree f orm, is reminiscent of the b eatnik p oetry of the 1960s, Several i nstruments are played, such as the keyboards, d rums, saxophone, upright b ass and f retless b ass, o ften accompanied b y spoken words. The saxophone and slow d rumming give the songs a laid-back, surreal feel. I f ound t he songs relaxing and m eaningful. "Thursday," one of my f avorite songs, is poignant and provocative. With strong j azz appeal, t he keyboard notes on the track sound like a m isty xainfall. I also liked the track "Restless," which f eatures lyrics of a tortured soul, " I've b een tossing, turning, g rinding m y t eeth, I c an't get no sleep, I c an't let you go." Liquid A merican Culture sold out its C Ds d uring the C D release and show at W inston's on March 18. By t he end of the month, its second C D w ill b e released in music stores such as Lou's Records, Music Trader and selected stores in San Diego. Student Discovers the Many Uses of the Library By DI A NNE H IRNING for The Pride A s a literature and writing student, my passion h as always been books. My view of the library system was limited; I simply found the books I needed a nd checked them out f rom the librarian behind the desk. I assumed that the sole j ob f unction of the librarian was to check books in and out of the library all day. A fter visiting with Marion Reid, the Dean of the CSUSM Library, I was astounded at my own naivete. According to Reid, libraries are no longer limited to providing books, now they are "information services." The library collection and the delivery of those collections become information science because of t he different formats involved. Information for one title may have multiple formats such as book, audiotape, computer data or video. The three most significant issues related to information services are the budget allotment between technology and books, information literacy among chil- xl-v dren and adults, and providing to seek i nformation. services for students. Student Services Providing services Budgeting Technology and t o a distant student c an b e chalBooks By looking at the consumer lenging, but the increasing amount base of the p articular library, t he of Internet b ased online classes library budget can b e developed being o ffered could solve this around books that would best problem. M any college level stuserve t he needs of the c ommu- dents have access t o the Internet nity, students and professionals. and can take advantage of disIf the collections delivered are not tance l earning courses, but they in book f ormat, such as comput- may not k now how to benefit f rom ers or video, money must b e allo- the u nique collections or reserves cated i n the budget f or t he repair their school library o ffers. or replacement of the equipment. O ne solution t o t his problem is the design and implementation Information Literacy of a web site that enables stuWith the demand f or libraries dents t o access library informato keep up with new technology, tion and collections. University information literacy becomes a libraries reach out to the public problem for m any children and or c ommunity college libraries, adults. Some schools do not teach giving students a ccess to reserves children how to find i nformation f rom other libraries. The Virtual in places such as libraries. W hen Reference Librarian (VRL) is one they become adults, a library possible solution still in the planenvironment may intimidate t hem ning stages. With V RL, students and they may b e unable to find will b e able to chat with a librarbooks, a ccess the Internet and ian on t he computer. have d ifficulty with problem solvThose interested in obtaining ing. By o ffering diverse educa- more i nformation on the CSUSM tional programs, libraries can help Library are asked to visit the web children, adults and students learn site: http://librarv.csusm.edu PR 1 D E r adio Pride Radio will feature music and interviews from 10am - 3pm in celebration of Cesar Chavez day I Feature Interviews 10am--ASI s Brad Schmidt and Honee Folk lU30am-Tim BOls and Cesar Chavez Planning Committee 12:30pm—Bonnie Bade discusses her migrant worker study Also planned are interviews with: Natalie Hernandez, MEChA, Latin World USA Broadcast from Founders Plaza �rhe Pride Tuesday, March 27,2001 7 Oscar Winners 2001 T he Stars Shone on Oscar Night B est P icture: " Gladiator" B est D irector: Steven S oderberg B est A ctor: R ussell C rowe B est A ctress: J ulie R oberts B est S upporting A ctor: Benicio Del Toro B est S upporting A ctress: M arcia G ay H arden B est F oreign L anguage F ilm: " Crouching T iger, H idden D ragon" By J. RYAN S ANDAHL Pride S taff Writer Sunday night f illed with glamour, fashion and stardom as the 73rd A nnual Academy Awards aired f rom t he Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. T he opening number gave u s a glimpse of past w inners as w e zoomed through space and listened to the theme song f rom "2001: A Space Odyssey." Three astronauts f loating in space more t han 2 00 miles above the E arth i ntroduced Steve M artin, who bounded onto the stage saying, "That introduction cost the government about a trillion dollars. (l-r) Julia Roberts, Russell Crowe, and Benicio Del Toro were among the nights biggest winners. (Courtesy Photosfimdb.com). So much for the t ax cut." The always comical Steve M artin took Billy Crystal's place t his year as host f or t he awards show. "Gladiator" was the evening's favorite movie, w inning f ive Oscars including Best. Picture and Best Actor, Russell Crowe. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden D ragon" picked u p four Oscars including Best Foreign Language Film of the year. " Traffic'Vas another favorite, w inning f our Oscars including Best Director Steven Soderberg arid Best Supporting Actor Benicio Del Toro. In the past, Best Director B est O riginal S creenplay: C ameron C rowe B est A dapted S creenplay: " Traffic* and Best Picture normally went to t he same f ilms, however, this year the vote was split. The last time this split occurred was two years ago when Steven Spielberg won Best Director for "Saving Private Ryan" but lost Best Picture to "Shakespeare in Love." Among the most joyous w inners was Best Actress Julia Roberts for her starring role in "Erin Brokovich" Her acceptance speech was long, f unny and spastic as ever. Russell Crowe's speech was very good considering he looked like he did not expect to win against Tom Hanks, who was nominated for the f ifth M M M HIMWII S MMCT time in that category. Everyone that won Oscars for "Crouching Tiger" was g rateful to the Academy for acknowledging the foreign f ilm as a favorite this year. A s for me, I was hoping " Traffic" was going to w in Best Picture. It was a very smart f ilm, but I am proud that Steven Soderberg won Best Director for the f ilm. The show only ran three-anda-half hours, about a half-hour over schedule, which is probably a record considering last y ear's four-hour show. Following are the Academy Award Winners in twenty-one categories: The change to Year "Round Operations may a Get the very latest on summer session 2001 at a special update session for students. Sponsored by Thecal State San Marcos Year Hound Operations Committee Pat Worden and Beverlee Anderson, co-chairs www.esusm.edii/yro Best Editing: "Traffic" Best Cinematography: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Best Art Direction: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Best Costume Design: "Gladiator" Best Score: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Best Song: Bob Dylan for "Things Have Changed" Best Sound: "Gladiator" Best Sound-effects: "U-57P Best Visual-effects: "Gladiator'' Best Doc. short: "Big Mama" Best animated short: "Father and Daughter" Best Live-action short: "Quiero Ser" �Students G et Results at t he W riting C enter By DANIEL HUEY Pride Staff Writer "I think it's good to sit down with someone before you turn in your paper and not just get it back with marks on it," says David Sahimi after his first tutoring session at the CSUSM Writing Center. "The tut6r made me realize different aspects of sentence structure, passive constructions and how to improve the style of my writing during the revision process. I thought my session was very helpful." The Writing Center, which opened February 19 for this spring semester, supports the campus-wide writing requirement. Many students have been making appointments at the center for 30-minute sessions to get help for their writing projects. A friend had advised Biology major Natalie Voehl to visit the Writing Center. "I had a wonderful experience. I needed someone else to look at my writing and point things put," says Voehl. "It's nice to have another set of eyes look at my paper. I am not an English major and the grammar check on my computer can only do so much. The tutor pointed out reyision tricks that I know will strengthen my paper and improve the final grade. I will be back " The tutors at the Writing Center are adept at helping students who may not know where to begin with their writing projects. Rachel Acfalle says that, "The tutors are very helpful during the brainstorming phase. They helped me with the analysis of the theme for my assignment. I think the most important thing is the personal attention you get at the Writing Center. Now I realize I am not alone during the writing process. And it's good to have my writing looked at by someone who is not my instructor," - , The Writing Center also encourages stu- dents whose primary language is not English to make appointments. Oliva Chavez, an ESL (English as a Second Language) student working on a sociology paper at the center says, "If there were no writing center I might be failing. The tutor helped to revise my paper. He helped me with vocabulary, analysis, grammar and syntax. I couldn't do it by myself. The tutors are friendly and helpful. They make me feel welcome. My visits to the Writing Center have been very positive and the tutors help me become a better writer, and that's the basic thing. I have to come more often." The tutors can also help students with writer's block. Robyn Tucknott, a GEW student and steady visitor to the Writing Center, says she had w riters block before she came to the writing center. Now she says that has changed. "It's good and relieves writer's block. I got to bounce ideas with my tutor and I don't feel like I'm alone iri the writing process," said Tucknott. She adds, "Sometimes, it feels like a drag to go to the appointment, but after the tutoring session, you realize you got a lot done. The tutor helped me expand my own thoughts about the assignment and also helped me with the revision process—helped me move things around to strengthen my paper. The tutors know the ins and outs of the revision process and know how to help you get started." Angela LuMaye, a GEW student, says that the variety of instruction provided by the tutors is important. "The tutors are helpful. Every tutor I've had so far has helped me in different ways than the other tutors I've seen. I find my tutoring sessions at the Writing Center very helpful because there are a lot of little questions I have about my writing and the tutors help answer those questions. It has been a really helpful experience." Egg Donors needed, $3,500 compensation Ages 20-30, call Susan 800-463-5656 — _ _ C 505M Teacher C areer Fair Wednesday, March 28, 2001 1:00-5:00 PM California Center for the Arts, Escondido Conference Center 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA Bring plenty of resumes! For information & participating school districts contact the Career and Assessment Center: ( 760) 7 50-4900 or visit www.csusm.edu/CAC II I Professor Robin Keehn First Alumna to Graduate with P h.D CSUSM would offer more of what she was looking for. Although she entered Dr. Robin Keehn as a Liberal Studies major, remembers what it was like to be a student at professor Ken Mendoza Cal State San Marcos; encouraged Keehn to she remembers the stress, switch to English, which the deadlines, the profes- is now designated as sors who had an impact Literature and Writing on her future educational Studies. While working on her goals and the excitement of graduation. What she degree, Keehn began doesn't remember is Cal working at the new State San Marcos - Keehn Writing Center. One of was a member of the first five students Mendoza graduating class, in 1992, chose to get the program and attended classes in on its feet, Keehn was the the Los Valecitos com-, "first student coordinator plex. Not only was she for a program she now one of the first to grad- directs. She says the classuate from CSUSM, she es she took as a student was the "first graduate to at CSUSM not only prebe granted a doctorate. In pared her well for gradu1998, Keehn was awarded ate school, but they cona doctorate in English and tributed to much of the American Literature from material she used in her UCSD. dissertation. "My dissertation, in so But before she was many ways, was informed Dr. Robin Keehn, she was simply a returning college by my work at CSUSM student with the same anx- — it was a very interdisieties as anyone else. The ciplinary dissertation that thought of enrolling at a drew from a variety of college that has yet to discourses, and several of be built, that has no his- the classes I took sparked tory, jfo thoroughly devel- my interest in subjects oped programs and no for- that I addressed in my mer students t a provide writing," Keehn said. A any feedback might prove Latin American literature daunting for many. But for course, an early American Keehn, it was the obvious literature course and socichoice. ology classes, among oth"I was a returning stu- ers, drew her attention to dent, coming back to col- Chicano studies, rhetoric lege after 10 years, and and writing studies and I felt as if CSUSM was Cold War ideology, all of built for me," she said. It which went into her diswas while she was check- sertation. ing out San Diego State UCSD Professor Jorge University that Keehn Mariscal, who recently found some information spoke at CSUSM as part about a new university, of the Arts and Lectures and she decided it was a series, said if was "the best better, choice than SDSU. dissertation to come out "It [SDSU] was over- of the literature departwhelming; why even ment at UCSD in over a bother going 'back to decade." No small praise school?" Keehn said. Even there, and Keehn believes then, SDSU was a city in she was well prepared by itself, and Keehn thought CSUSM to do such work. By AMY BOLASKI Pride Staff Writer "The writing r equirement (at CSUSM) prepared me very well for graduate work; I knew I wouldn't have a difficult time because of CSUSM's emphasis on writing in an interdisciplinary fashion." While working on her doctorate, Keehn was an assistant teacher for creative writing and technical writing at UCSD, and she taught several English and literature courses for Palomar College. She was also the original director for the ASPIRE program at CSUSM, taught for the EOPS bridge program and continued her work in the Writing Center, in addition to having a baby. Her daughter Mikayla is now six, and her husband, Jeff Keehn, is also a graduate of CSUSM. This semester he is teaching Introduction to Literature at CSUSM. In 1998, she defended her dissertation, and returned to CSUSM in January 1999 to teach. She continues to direct the Writing Center and is also director for the General Education Writing (GEW) program, and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses, including LTWR 525, a course designed to instruct students in college writing theory and practice. Those students tutor in the Writing Center each week as part of the course curriculum. "CSUSM has given me great opportunities to grow professionally * because I've had opportunities to direct these programs, and I hope to have a long, satisfying career here. I love interacting with the student body; they're here to do the same things I did while I was a student." FERPA Explained »Article cont.from page 5 required to sign an agreement that they understand the FERPA polices on campus. Grades in particular are a primary concern of faculty* Under FERPA policies, graded examinations and papers are not to be left outside professors' offices nor are student's grades to be posted outside a professor's office. Anything left out in the open and unattended with a student's grade, name and social security is a violation of FERPA regu- lation. Students are, for the most part, in control of their academic records. Challenges of educational records are also a right utider FERPA policies. As students are protected from unauthorized use of their records, FERPA also allows students to challenge aspects of their educational record as well. "Students havethe right to challenge any record they feel is incorrect," said Dean Poullard. If students feel that any part of their educa- tional record is incorrect or that the proper parties are not accurately informed of their records, students have the right to challenge their concerns through the proper channels. While most challenges and concerns are handled in the Office of Student Affairs on campus, the most severe of circumstances can be addressed to the U.S. Department of Education in Family Education and Privacy Act Office in Washington D C. �Sports Cougars Break School Records CSUSM Track Members (Courtesy Photo/Athletics) By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride S taff Writer "Overall, w e did well, t he weather w as decent a nd t his w as j ust the t hird meet. There were some athletes w ho were j ust seconds away f rom q ualifying f or nationals," said Head Track and Field Coach Steve Scott. The t eam competed in the Ben Brown Invitational on Saturday, March 10 at CSU Fullerton. Junior E d Wurz competed in t hree events, the shot put, discus throw and javelin throw. Wurz fell j ust short of a national qualifying m ark for the javelin throw. " The potential is there to do as well as we did last year," said Scott. Distance r unner Renee MacDonald, a senior, won the 5,000-meter r un, m aking her a national qualifier for the the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAI A). Other national qualifiers include sophomore Brian Sullivan for the 3,000-meter steeplechase, senior David Kloz for the marathon and sophomore A my Taylor f or the 400-meter. On March 17, the track and field team also competed at the Santa Barbara Easter Relays, placing third (9:41.9) in the 4x800meter relay and f ourth (12:52.97) in the distance medley relay. "We had outstanding performances" said Coach Scott, "Not only did the women score school records, but we were 1.6 seconds away f rom the N AIA q ualifying mark." CSUSM Men's Golf Team Finishes 2nd at the Monterey Bay Invitational By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer placed f ourth (75-76-74-225) and Tony Sellers who placed seventh (74-75-78—227). Out of fourteen schools and seventy-five participants in the Monterey Bay Invitational, Cal State San Marcos tied for second (923) at the Bayonet Golf Course in Seaside (6,866 yards, par 72). T he t ournament on March 19 and 20 was competitive and there were incredible performances by sophomore Rob Keller who Other tremendous performances included sophomores Brett Dolch (78-77-83-238), Joe Rathburn (84-77-79-240) and Cory Scoggin (77-78-87-242). The next men's golf tournament will b e held at Stanislaus on March 26 and 27. The women's golf team will play at Santa Clara, California those same days. . Runners Face a Variety of Challenges O ff the Field By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride S taff Writer Most Saturdays, Cal State San Marcos athletes leave early in t he m orning and come back late at night, a fter competing in long, intensive races. T he track and field t eam practices every day, Monday t hru Thursday at 3 p.m. and Friday at 12:30 p.m. Saturdays a re race days a na Sundays they have recovery,runs at their own times. In addition to r unning and attending school to become f uture sports broadcasters, teachers and coaches, many of these student-athletes work. However these are the sacrifices that these athletes must m ake everyday. One of the many challenges they deal with is the shortage of facilities on campus. "We have t o change in Craven and people look at u s as if w e're weird," said sophomore Anthony Blacksher. "We have t o u se it as a locker room, since i t's closer t o the t rack," added sophomore Vanta Morrow, "It m akes those who see u s u ncomfortable and we also feel uncomfortable." A possible solution t o the lack of athletic facilities on campus is t he Clarke Field House scheduled f or completion in 2004. Although most of these (Top) Leslie Akers and Coach Keating (Right) Student Running (Pride Photos/Victoria Segall) athletes will graduate before that time, Assistant Track Coach Wes Williams Jr. said, " The Clark Field House will be a result of the success of the kids we have here." According to Head Coach Steve Scott, "One of the problems we face when we travel long distances is transportation. Although some athletes can drive themselves, when we t ry t o f eed fifty athletes in the school vans we j ust c an't, there are not enough. There is a big risk factor, since sometimes we have to rent a b us or find other ways to get there. Overall, we invest a lot of money in transportation." Aside from the challenges the track and field teams must overcome, Coach Scott said, "These challenges do not interfere with our eagerness to go out there and win." Although the athletics program is young and challenging, some of the r unners found this beneficial. "It is nice t o b e p art of this team because coaches pay more attention to athletes. Since CSUSM has a small team compared to other schools, there is more interaction among t he athletes and coaches, which is always good f or the athletes," said sophomore Lucinda Downey. Those waiting for Cal State , 400-hurdles and 4X4 San Marcos to host an on-camJunior Shaun Bright r unning pus meet will have to wait at the 400-meter, 4X4 least more three years. Instead, Sophomore Lucinda Downey the track and field team will b e r unning the 4 00,4X4,4X8 racing in nearby Point L oma on Sophomore Yanta Morrow April 7 and at UCSD on April 14. r unning the 100-meter, "Everyone is welcome to come 200-meter, 400-meter and 4X4 and cheer u s on," said the team. Sophomore A my Taylor r unAmong this year short-disning the 4 00 and 4X4 tance r unners are: Sophomore Jessica Walker Senior Leslie Akers r unning r unning the 100-meter the 800-meter Look out for f uture articles Sophomore Anthony Blackon the long-distance r unners. sher r unning the 110-hurdles, strati* > i j | - W hat are your plans for Spring Break? By Victor Padilla "Pm gonna go visit my friend at UCSB, and practice on my drum set some more." (David Crystal, Junior/Liberal Studies) I'm gonna hit up Las Vegas and visit my family in Riverside/' (Antoinette Lewis, Junior/ Business) 4 " I'm gonna b e working on campus, and if I do get some f ree time, I 'll probably hit the beach and catch some rays." (Ramon Nava, Senior/Liberal Studies) Tm going jet skiing in San Felipe Mexico and I'm gonna chill out." (Leticia Luna, Senior/Sociology) �The Pride Cesar Chavez Holiday Vs. President's Day * Melaiue Addington Victoria B, Segal! Darcy Walker country together and f reed the Tom Chambers for The Pride Nathan Fields slaves. All Chavez did was start AmyBolaski f^m Jayne Braman This Friday, Cal State San a union. Marshall Marcos will be closed t o celebrate Not to belittle Chavez' accom- C^IMtor 1 §| Opinion Editor Feature Editor Copy Editor Graduate Intern Advisor 11Sj j Cesar Chavez - the man who formed the United Farm Workers union in the 1960s. While many the views of The Pride, or of Califbmir • Unsigned editorials students are glad t o have a j ump •.re|*re$e»t the.uasprt^-opinion of start on Spring Break, one has to wonder why we celebrate Chavez ; Lettert' So ike should include ' address, telephoj^nnmber, e-mail and idesti- • and not President's Day. ; ficatidii. L ^ t ^ ^ a y i ^ e d l t i c l f &:gm®mt • Nine of the 23 Cal State and length. Letters should be electronic mail to The -PrMe-plt&ttmki. p ail : schools are celebrating Cesar v^eoiijft, rate* ih&iNbfe Chavez - five of which ignore f it- is t h e . ' T h e - ^ i d e : ' ' • not t o^rant; • George Washington and Abraham .Display' and :'eMif|ed Lincoln. Most of the universities Pride should not as t he/ eiHtorsement investigation of o ominereM| ignore both holidays, and some put Presidents' Day at the end f lhe right to'r^e^t a ^ a dwtisii%«' :: • •• of December, when no one's on •. Pride h published weekly <m Tuesdays?duriiig .0®,' aead^mic . year, ^ Distribution | campus anyway. It's bad enough includes all of CSOSM campus, local eateries • that most of the schools don't and other ''8m. pW&l celebrate President's Day, but even worse when they embrace Chavez' day without Washington The Pride California State University San Marcos and Lincoln. Cal State San ISaii M ^i^i;CA Marcos is among those that don't celebrate President's Day, and to Phone: (760) 750-6099 ' i V; those who value our freedom and American ideals, this is disgustE-mail: pride@csusm.edu ing. http://www.csusm.edu/pride On the list of Americans who Changed our world, Washington and Lincoln are on the top, and Chavez is somewhere near the bottom. There really is no comparison. Washington won the Revolutionary War and fathered our freedom. Lincoln kept the .: m f k ^ ^ y e ^ p f m m t the. opinions ' Tim Wise is a Nashville-based writer and activist. (Courtesy Photo/Tim Wise) By TIM WISE I can think of no other way to say this, so here goes: white people need to pull our heads out of our collective ass. Two more white children are dead and thirteen are injured, and another "nice" community is scratching its blonde head, utterly perplexed at how a school shooting the likes of the one yesterday in Santee, California could happen. A fter all, as the Mayor of the town said in an interview with CNN: "We're a solid town, a good town, with good kids, a good church-going town an Ail-American town." Yeah, well maybe that's the problem. I said this a fter Columbine and no one listened so I 'll say it again: white people live in an utter state of self-delusion. We think danger is black, brown and poor, and if we can j ust move f ar enough away f rom "those people" in the cities w e'll b e safe. If w e can just f ind an "AllAmerican" town, life will b e better, because "things like t his j ust doia't happen here." Well bullshit on that. In case you hadn't noticed, "here" is about the only place these kinds of things d o happen. Oh sure, there is plenty of violende in urban communities and schools. But mass murder; wholesale slaughter; take-a-gun-and-seehow-many-you can-kill kinda plishments, but they weren't uncommon. Unions have been started throughout history^ and we don't make a big deal about it. We don't celebrate Jimmy H offa day, so what's so important about Chavez that we would place him above Washington and Lincoln? The difference with Chavez is his ethnicity. Because he was Hispanic many have raised him up to the status of a saint. He is an icon* portrayed as a strong, peace-loving man. Try questioning this and you're liable to start a riot. In case you haven't noticed, he seems to be the patron saint of our small school. It's sacrilegious to speak ill of him here, and his granddaughter almost received a scholarship based on who her grandfather was. His bronzed image adorns our campus, students are staging a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, and some of our teachers have, put together a "lesson plan" t o teach us about h is life. Perhaps CSUSM should be changed to CSCC - Cal State Cesar Chavez. It's sad, and patronizing even, that we base greatness on ethnicity. If Chavez had been a white union leader we wouldn't bat an eyelash at him. But because he was Hispanic and he did something many others have done before, we celebrate him. The bar of greatness should be set at the same height for everyone - white, black or Hispanic. This kind of politically correct holiday making also cheap- ens the greatness of past leaders. What does it mean when an average accomplishment is put on the same scale as something great? Or when the great accomplishment isn't included at all? Consider that we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jrf every January. King was a great man. We don't celebrate him because he was black, but because he changed our society and the way we view ourselves. He did something beyond average - something that was never done before - and he changed the country. That is evidenced by how many people in this nation are able to quote him, and remember his leadership. He is a national hero. You can't say the same for Chavez - he shrinks in the shadow of King. Ask people living in Minnesota what they know about Cesar Chavez and the answer will be nothing. Kermit the Frog has made more of an impact on their lives. Of course, Chavez is a hero to the California f arming community, and if our state wants to have a holiday in his honor, f ine. But it's a stretch to put his contribution over Washington's and Lincoln's, and it's a disgrace that we don't mark these men when such hoopla is made of Chavez. If we are going to celebrate Chavez, and have h is image plastered everywhere, then we should do the same for the truly great Americans like Washington and Lincoln. It would do us well to celebrate Washington and Lincoln, to realize their impact on the world, and their contribution t o our way of life. A fter all, without their efforts Chavez would not have enjoyed the freedom to start his union and stand for California f arm workers. School Shootings and W hite Denial craziness seems made for those safe places: the white suburbs or rural communities. And yet once again, we hear the FBI insist there is no "profile" of a school shooter. Come again? White boy a fter white boy a fter white boy, with very few exceptions to that rule (and none in the mass shooting category), decides to use their classmates for target practice, and yet there is no profile? Imagine if all these killers had been black: would we still hesitate to put a racial face on the perpetrators? Doubtful. Indeed, if any black child in America—especially in the mostly white suburbs of Littleton, or Santee—were to openly discuss their plans to murder fellow students, as happened both at Columbine and now Santana High, you can bet your ass that somebody would have turned them in, and the cops would have beat a path t o their doorstep. But when whites discuss their murderous intentions, our stereotypes of what danger looks like cause us t o ignore it—they're j ust " talking" and won't really do anything. How many kids have to die before we rethink that nonsense? How many dazed and confused parents, mayors and sheriffs do we have to listen to, describing how "normal" and safe their community is, and how they j ust can't understand what went wrong? I 'll tell you what went wrong and it's not TV, rap music, video games or a lack of prayer in school. What went wrong is that white Americans decided t o ignore dysfunction and violence when it only affected other communities, and thereby blinded themselves to the inevitable creeping of chaos which never remains isolated too long. What affects the urban "ghetto" today will be coming to a Wal-Mart near you tomorrow, and unless you address the emptiness, pain, isolation and lack of hope felt by children of color and the poor, then don't be shocked when the support systems aren't there for your kids either. What went wrong is that we allowed ourselves to be lulled into a false sense of security by media representations of crime and violence that portray both as the province of those who are anything but white like us. We ignore the warning signs, because in our minds the warning signs don't live in our neigh- borhood, but across town, in that place where we lock our car doors on the rare occasion we have t o drive there. That false sense of security—the result of racist and classist stereotypes— then gets people killed. And still we act amazed. 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Is there somew t O when you make new f rieMs, ^ibu secret club I can j oin to fincf usually get to meet their frieiids, a good guy? thus enlarging the circle of people you know. So if you don't mi to �San Marcos Experience Upheld Kent Hess for The Pride What is the San Marcos Experience? A quick read through the mission statement found on the CSUSM website reveals that the creation of an academic community dedicated to excellence is a lofty goal. A goal that easily could be dismissed as a cliche, were it not for the combined effort of people united in vision. As a transfer student I viewed the university's state of the art, NCAA certified track and soccer field, and its price tag of 1.6 million, as superfluous spending that ought to have gone toward the construction of the new library. It was a sentiment, I might add, that is shared by many of my classmates. I remember that during student orientation the student L representative (mis)informed us that the reason we didn't have a library was due to a referendum. According to him, the student body voted to push the construction of the track ahead of the library. As a fledgling report- er who understands that everyone loves a scandal, it was with this unsubstantiated claim that I decided to investigate into the apparent misappropriation of funds needed for the fulfillment of my San Marcos Experience. A fter interviewing several people about the track vs. library situation, I quickly (and humbly) realized two things: (1) there has never been a c o n f 1 i c tf between the two building projects, (2) in no way has the CSUSM mission statement been betrayed by apathetic administrators. The fact of the matter is that the track and the new library are essential (i.e. mind and body) components of the San Marcos Experience. Though it is easy to see how the two can be confused and pitted against each other in a battle of priorities, the two are linked only in the holistic sense. The track/sports program was not state f unded/ All salaries for coaches, equipment, and the track itself came from generous donations and diligent fund raising. Trrmressive as the monev raised »Article cont. from page 10 else. Dysfunction is all around you, whether you choose to recognize it or not. According to the Centers for Disease Control, and Department of Health and Human Services, it is your children, and not those of the urban ghetto, „ wl%o are most likely to use drugs. That's right: white high school students are seven times more likely than blacks to have used cocaine; eight times more likely to have smoked crack; ten times more likely to have used LSD and seven times more likely to have used heroin. In fact, there are more white high school students who have used crystal methamphetamine (the most addictive drug on the streets) than there are black students who smoke cigarettes. What's more, white youth ages 12-17 are more likely to sell drugs: 34% more likely, in fact than their black counterparts. And it is white youth who are twice as likely to binge drink, and nearly twice as likely as blacks to drive drunk. And white males are twice as likely to bring a weapon to school as are black males. And yet I would bet a valued body part that there aren't 100 white people in Santee, California, or most any other "nice" community who have ever heard a single one of the statistics above. Even though they were collected by government agencies using these folks' tax money for the purpose. Because the media doesn't report on white dysfunction. A few years ago, U.S. News ran a story entitled: "A Shocking Look at Blacks and Crime." Yet never have they or any other news outlet discussed the "shocking" whiteness of these shoot-em-ups. Indeed, every time m^dia commentators discuss the similarities in these crimes they mention that the shooters were boys, they were loners, they got picked on, but never do they seem to notice a certain highly visible melanin deficiency. Color-blind, I guess. White-blind i s more like it, as I figure these folks would spot color mighty damn quick were some of it to stroll into their community. Santee's whiteness is so taken for granted by its residents that the Mayor, in that CNN interview, thought nothing of saying on the one hand that the town was 82 percent white, but on the other hand that "this is America." Well that isn't America, ; and it especially isn't California, where whites are only half of the population. This is a town that is removed from America, and yet its Mayor thinks they are the normal ones—-so much so that when asked about racial diversity, he replied that there weren't many of different "ethni-tis-tities." Not a word. Not even close. I'd like to think that after this one, people would wake up. Take note. Rethink their stereotypes of who the dangerous ones are. But deep down, I know better. The folks hitting the snooze button on this none-too-subtle alarm are my own people, after all, and I know their blindness like the back of my hand. LflBRARi i ENTRANCE railing were not added, the lighted and tree-lined sidewalk might Administrative Cattle establish a high-mark for attractiveness at CSUSM that would Herding at CSUSM be difficult f or subsequent projects to achieve. It is good that I would like to thank the administrator or administrators someone had the forethought to responsible for the paving of the prevent that from happening. Additionally I think it's walkway down Craven. It is important to have spent money nice to have a quaint, lighted sidewalk instead of gravel, par- on the railing to prevent errant ticularly now that the rainy sea- CSUSM students from falling son is over. I think its important the half-inch or so off the edge to thank whomever is responsi- of the sidewalk down to the treacherous gravel. ble for the decision to line the I love the way the railing sidewalk with railing. If the Letter to the Editors The library, on the other hand, has run a rockier course. The first obstacle came in 1992 when a bond measure was sent out to the California voters concerning the construction of future projects. The new library (worth $49 million) was just one of m any projects projposed in the measure. It unfortunately lacked voter support, and thus failed. In 1994 it met with the same disappointment. Since then the temporary library in Craven hall has taken many steps including the purchasing of online journals and academic publications in order to meet the growing need of students and faculty. During these years the administration was incessant in their lobbying for the new library despite comments from the Chancellor and legislative offices negating the need for a library in its traditional sense. collectively was, student involvement was needed to achieve the needed goal. Hence, a vote was put before the students concerning the track, however it had nothing to do with the library. The referendum (circa 1998), which passed with an overwhelming majority, was to increase student fees in order to support the CSUSM sports program. funnels down from the corners to the narrowness of the sidewalk. It reminds me of how fences narrow to a walkway and plank for loading cattle into trucks to ship them off to slaughter. This serves as an excellent reminder of the fact that CSUSM students are mindless sheep in need of the protection of CSUSM's benevolent administrators. Thank you, David Ludwig Such idealistic remarks concerning "the library of the future" (or in other words, everything being available online) were quickly dismissed by the CSUSM administration as unacceptable. Thanks to their tenacity, and a generous donation of two million dollars by Keith and Jean Kellog, the vision of a functional library to compliment the San Marcos Experience was never lost. 1998 brought the passing of a bond measure that provided monies for the construction of the library and other projects on this and other campuses, although the money wasn't turned over until the year 2000. The construction of the library is set to break ground right after graduation this spring and will be completed in 2003. Though I may never step foot in the building and benefit from its incredible technological design, I find consolation in knowing that at no point were my educational expectations higher than those of the administration. I Am A n Extremist Bastard Christopher Mcintosh for The Pride I am an extremist. I am always right, and if you disagree with'me, you are always wrong. There is no middle ground, no in-between, no gray-area. It is black and white. There is no need to discuss anything. You can argue, reason and complain all you want, but I know the TRUTH, and I will not let you deceive me with your lies. If you don't agree and support the things I say, you MUST be a . . . femi-nazi sexist chauvinist sell-out cop-out liar thief Capitalist Socialist Communist Marxist Republican Democrat Jew Hindi Muslim Christian Satanist bible-thumper witch devil pagan infidel anti-Semite Eco-terrorist tree hugger hippie flower child queer fag lesbian fairie whore slut sandnigger wetback chink limey gook nigger cracker spic beaner kike zipper head Uncle Tom yiddo camel jockey coon dothead greaser hick Jap Mick and Uncivilized Unjust Unfair Uneducated Unethical Uninformed Un-evolved Underdeveloped Immoral Egotistic Well, now that I thought about it, maybe the best w ay to reach my goals is to compromise with you on your goals. Through understanding, education, compassion and communication we can meet at a place where we both take a step forward for our cause . . . Nah, forget it. It's much easier my way. I am right - you are wrong. Often we are so blinded by our own values, morals, and social perspective that we fail to see another's point of view clearly. More importantly, we may become so wrapped up in our cause that we often fail to see where we truly stand. We can become so devoted to a cause or idea that we do not realize that we have become extreme in our thinking. We slowly turn into "Extremist Bastards" without knowing about it. For many years, I failed to see^things clearly because I "knew" that "I was right." Only after carefully considering my perspective did I truly understand that I was building walls instead of bridges. It is tempting to return to that line of thinking, because requires much less work to see things from only one angle. I now ask you to carefully consider your perspective- Are you extremist in your thoughts or actions? Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is rioott the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors r e s e r v e the right not to publish letters. Please ?ride if you.are interested in writing o ^'articles.- j �On Campus Events March 27-28 Disabled Awareness Days Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Founders Plaza Folklorico de Escondido, directed by Ernest and Patricia Navarro 5:10 p.m. Performance by Mariachi del Sol, directed by George and Barbara Doyle CSUSM Sports Location: ACD 102 Pianist Gila Goldstein is a versatile player who excels as a soloist and as a chamfer musician. Thoughts on... Work March 26-27 Men's Golf Location: CSU Stanislaus Women's Golf March 26-27 Santa Clara Invitational Location: Santa Clara, CA March 30-31 Location: University of Idaho Monday, April 2 Location: Eastern Washington University Friday, March 30 Cesar Chavez Day Campus Closed Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farm WorkersStruggle April 1-April 6 Tuesday, M arch 27 Time: 6-8 p.m. Spring Break Spring Fever and Safe Sex Location: Commons 206 Time: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 4 Location: Commons 206 Candlelight Vigil Round Midnight (1986, dir. This workshop will address Bertrand Tavernier) sexual health issues facing many Time: 8-10 p.m. Location: Chavez Plaza Time: 6:30 p.m. students. This vigil is a spiritual rememLocation: California Center for brance of Cesar CMvez, with the Arts, Escondido (Center The- Saturday, April 7 Wednesday, March 28 Track & Field: songs and personal reflections. ater) Admission is free. CSUSM's Cesar Chavez Day 4-Way Meet: Pt* Loma, UCSD, Celebration APU, CSUSM Getting Ready to Register Monday, April 9 * Time: 10 a.m. Time: 12-1 p.m. Alcohol Awareness Pride Radio Location: Point Loma Location: Craven 4201 Time: 1-2 p.m. Time: 10 a m. - 3 p.m. Come learn the insider tips to Location: Commons 206 Location: Founders Plaza registration. Learn about the real effects of Pride Radio will take part in alcohol on the college student. Chavez Day with music and live interviews with those involved in CSUSM Teacher Career Fair Time: 1-5 p.m. April 9: Schedule available the daylong celebration. Location: California Center April 9-20: First registration for all summer classes via The Life and Legacy of Cesar for the Arts, Escondido SMART for current students Chavez (pay by May 2). Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Achtung! The German 'Table May 29-June 15: Second regisLocation: Founders Plaza Time: 12:30-1:15 p.m. tration for all summer classes Location: The Dome Tuesday, March 27 If you would like to practice More Than Words Can Say Circle K International Meeting via SMART for matriculated students and open-university your German, meet some other Time: 4-6 p.m. Time: 3:30 p.m. people interested in the German Location: Commons 207 Location: Dome Plaza (non-matriculated) students (pay culture or some native "Krauts," 4 p.m. University Proclamation within seven calendar days). please join us. of the Cesar Chavez Holiday by After June 15: Final registration. Le Club Francois President Gonzalez Students may register for second Time: 12-1 p.m. 4:10 p.m. Family of Cesar Thursday, March 29 block courses i n person on a Location: ACD 111 Chavez gives their comments Spring Arts & Lectures Series case-by-case basis (pay within and reflections Presents Pianist Gila Goldstein two calendar days). 4:30 p.m. Performance by Ballet Time: 7 p.m. Compiled By; M. Addington Anyone can do any amount of work provided it isn't the work he's supposed to be doing at the moment. -Robert Benchley "I'm not trying to achieve immortality through art, I 'm trying to achieve immortality through not d ying" -Woody Allen When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home. -Betty Bender Important Dates for Registration "Work like you dot& need the mcto®y*v ^ 7" ' " Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody 's watching. 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Hernandez was one of many individuals to speak on campus for Cal State's first celebration of Cesar CMvez Day, March 28. On behalf of her family, Hernandez accepted a plaque commemorating the day. Her speech included messages that she believed her grandfather would have wanted to pass along to other individuals. "No matter how hard, no matter the struggle, he always believed, si se puede," said Hernandez. The celebration included Ballet Folklorico performances and live mariachi music, but began with words of reflection from those who said they felt inspired by Chavez and his work, which included improving the lives of farm workers. Assistant Dean of Students Tim Bills first introduced Fernando Bribiezca, a United Farm Workers organizer, to the audience that included students, faculty, and GEAR-UP participants from San Marcos Middle School and Grant Middle School. Bribiezca, a UFW organizer CMvez Plaza and the Chavez from 1997-1999, began the cel- statue. A Commemoration ebration with "La oracion del Committee was formed to crecampesino" (The Farm Worker's ate a statue in remembrance Prayer) and encouraged the audi- of CMvez. The CMvez ence to participate in the Farm Commemoration project involved Worker's Clap. He also gave the not only faculty, but also stuaudience more insight into the dents and artists in the comlabors of farm workers. With stu- munity. "It was emblematic of (Top) Chavez's granddaughter, Natdent Leticia Luna volunteering to Cesar CMvez' commitment to alie Hernandez (center) accepted demonstrate how one would pick the community," said Professor a plaque commemorating the day. Her parents, Eloise and Dan Carillo strawberries, Bribiezca pointed CMvez-Metoyer. (above) were also there to celebrate. out the health risks of a farm Involved in design of the (Right) Ramon Nava, a student, perworker, such as backaches. statue were community artists, formed with Mariachi del Sol. (Pride Photos/Victoria Segall) Professor Cynthia Chavez VPA Professor David Avalos. -Metoyer and Lourdes Shahamiri and Russell Decker, Head of simple but powerful and memoof Academic Affairs also spoke Planning, Design and rable image," added about CMvez and his Shahamiri, "The worlc to improve the < m M about knowledge, it's all about stairs must be a metworking conditions ° # aphor of the hard of the farm workers education. A university setting is ideal for climb for struggle and his involvement the philosophy that Chavez expressed for the United Farm with the UFW. —Alexander Gonzalez Workers." Prof essor The afternoon celCSUSM President Gerardo Gonzalez, ebration also included whose parents were Construction. Former CSUSM the University Proclamation by migrant farm workers, also spoke President Bill Stacy had given President Alexander Gonzalez. "Cesar about Chavez. "His cause was the committee $10,000 for the CMvez taught us how to learn to my cause," said Gonzalez. He project. be resistant and how to focus on also shared how Chavez came to "He was rarely seen without a goals," said President Gonzalez, speak at his alma mater, Fresno book in his hand," said Professor "It was fitting that he should ^Itate University. Since CMvez Chavez -Metoyer, "The statue is be celebrated on our campus received death threats at that not just a symbol of what he because he was a teacher above time, many students, including did, but what will continue to anything else." Gonzalez, served as bodyguards be done." The event livened towards for Chavez while he visited the "C£sar CMvez was a simple the late afternoon with peruniversity. but a powerful man, and the formances by Ballet Folkl6rico The faculty members spoke model was also intended to be a de Escondido. Director of the about the history of CSUSM's Southwest Riverside County Offers CSUSM Courses S,outhwest Riverside Campus (Courtesy Photo/CSUSM) By CLAY BABER Pride Staff Writer "Our incentive is to make education available to the community " said Lora Coad, Director of CSUSM's Southwest Riverside County project (SWRC). The SWRC project, currently located in Temecula, is an alternate campus for students pursuing their associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or teaching credential. Courses are currently offered at the James Day Middle School near the Promenade Mall in Temecula. Working with Mount San Jacinto College, CSUSM has developed an integrated curriculum for the students attending the SWRC. "We share a unique partnership with Mt. San Jacinto College," says Coad. All of the lower division coursework that satisfies either AA or GE requirements is taken through MSJC, while the upper division courses for those students pursuing their bachelor's degree in liberal studies or teaching credential are offered by CSUSM. "The SWRC needs to always have a connection to the main campus," says Coad. "Our students are encouraged to attend both campuses." Currently the SWRC only offers evening and weekend courses; therefore, a good number of the students, 44 percent according to Coad, also take classes on the main campus during the week. Currently the fee structure for the SWRC is the same fee structure for courses offered through the CSU system. "Two extension courses are offered this semester, but the remainder of those offered by the SWRC are state funded; therefore, standard fees are applicable," explains Coad. The amount of state funding available to the SWRC is based on the enrollment figures for each semester. "Enrollment growth for the last two semesters was higher than projected," says Coad. The number of students attending the SWRC continues to grow since the first courses were offered in the fall of 1999; therefore, more state funding has become available. Future plans for the SWRC include regular session accelerated courses for the fall 2001 semester. By the end of 2002, the SWRC also hopes to have a newer, larger facility and also plans to offer daytime courses. Negotiations are currently taking place for a new 35,000 squarefoot facility for classrooms and offices located in Murrietta, approximately 10 miles north of the current Temecula location. Coad added, "The public education program is quite limited in the Temecula area; therefore, the SWRC attracts many students who would not normally come to the main csmipus." Student dance troupe, Patricia Navarro explained that their particular dancing was not Jalisco style, but more from Sinaloa, a state in Mexico. Additional afternoon performances included mariachi music played by Mariachi del Sol, which included students such as Ramon Nava on the violin. The evening ended with a candlelight vigil at CMvez Plaza. The Cesar CMvez celebration will continue on April 18 in the Dome Plaza, when M.E.Ch.A. hosts a Day of Learning with poetry, music and dance. Attempts Suicide On CampUS By NATHAN FIELDS Pride Feature Editor A student was prevented from committing suicide on campus Friday around 2:30 p.m. by Professor Anibal YanezChavez. A Liberal Studies professor at Cal State San Marcos, Yanez found the student, a young woman, cutting herself with a sharp object on the spiral staircase midway between the fifth and sixth floors of Craven Hall. A custodian working on the fifth floor assisted Professor Yanez after hearing screams and alerted the campus police. The woman was reportedly taken in an ambulance to Scripps Hospital in La Jolla. Rick Moore, Director of Communications at. CSUSM, confirmed Friday that "there was a young woman, she was not a student here, with a sharp object who was trying to commit suicide. I don't know why she would come here to do it." The girl is a student at Palomar College. Claudia Ignacio, a student working in the advising office on the fifth floor during the time of the attempt, arrived on the scene too late to help, but before custodians Md cleaned up the small amount of blood that had been spilled. "Nobody knows why she came here to kill herself, but I have heard administrators say that it doesn't look good for our school." Ignacio later spoke to Professor Yanez. "I could tell he (Yanez) was really overwhelmed. All he said was I 'm shocked.'" Although Lieutenant Bill McCullough confirmed the occurence, CSUSM Police were unable to give an official statement regarding the incident. Taxes III 'Opinion -Calendar 8 Samuel L. Jackson stars in "Caveman's Valentine" . Ill Review Bage 4 �The Pride 2 Tuesday; April 10, 2001 Tax Day on April 16: By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor With taxes due on April 16, now is the time for all of us procrastinators to get our acts together and figure out what forms we need to prepare for the deadline and the changes in tax laws. Free help is available for taxpayers. But if you choose to prepare yours on your own, be aware of the few minor changes with tax credits and exclusions. New California tax credits are: Child and Dependent Care Expenses Credit, Long-Term Care Credit, Natural Heritage Preservation Credit and a Teacher Retention Credit, q The new Child and Dependent Care Expense Credit is a percentage of the nonrefundable federal credit that the IRS allows you for the cost of your employmentrelated child and dependent care expenses. If your income is not over $100,000, you can claim the credit using California Forms 540, 540A and 540NR. You cannot claim it by using the form 5402EZ. Even if you do not claim the credit through your federal return, you can still claim it on your state return. Depending on how much you make, you can receive up to 63 percent of the federal credit. The maximum California credit is $907. q Long-Term Care Credit allows up to $500 for each qualifying individual in need of long-term health care and for the eligible caregiver that is the taxpayer. Using California Form 3504, you can attach it to your tax . return. q Natural Heritage Preservation Credit is for those who donated land to the Wildlife Conservation Board in order to preserve the heritage of the land. To learn if you qualify for this credit, contact the Wildlife Conservation Board at (916) 445-8448. q The Teacher Retention Credit is on California Form 3505. If you are a credentialed teacher and teach any grade from K-12 in a qualified educational institution, you are eligible for credit. Any teacher that has been in service f rpm four to six years can receive up to $250; six to 11 years up to $500; 11-20 years up to $1,000; 20 or more the credit can go up to $1,500. New California Income Exclusions are interests received IMAB Inc. Thoughts on... Character Compiled by: M. Addington with the smog-impact fee refund, reparation payments for individuals who wete forced to perform slave or forced labor during World War II, and employer provided education assistance for certain graduate courses. For more information on these and other exclusions, pick up a Resident Booklet at your local library. Although you should be able to pick up any tax form at the local library, if they do not have the individual forms available, ask for a California Package X that contains all California tax forms for photocopy. You can also download forms from the California Franchise Tax Board: http://www.ftb.ca.gov. For general questions you can also contact them by phone: (800) 852-5711, or for form questions: (800) 338-0505. Also on their web site are many frequently asked questions and an explanation of any area involving taxes. When you get your forms and find you are still in need of help an<fcannot afford to pay for tax assistance, you can visit the Franchise Tax Board's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Their web site search is available to find VITA volunteer sites that provide assistance to taxpayers regardless of age. You will be able to search for the addresses Start of sites where IR- and FTBtrained volunteers prepare basic personal income tax returns free of charge. In San Marcos, the VITA site is MAAC PROJECT-HEAD START. According to Jeanie, the secretary at Head Start, "anyone can do it but the service is only .on Tuesdays and you have to make aft appOTitmentS\ Call (760) 471-4210 to make an appointment. You can search for a site in your area: http:// ; www.ftb.ca.gov/vita/index.asp. If the idea of running all over town to select forms and finding help to fill out those forms do not appeal to you, you can also e-file. You can e-file by yourself by choosing software and following the instructions available on the FTB web site. You can receive free software at the web site: http:/ / www. F ileYourTaxes.com. Electronic filing is the fastest way to receive a refund, and you can be sent a check within seven to 10 days after filing. Tax professionals accepted into the electronic filing program are called "Authorized e-file Providers" and can assist you with your e-filing. There are over eighteen providers in San Marcos and a list can be found at the FTB web site. Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open. You're able to benefit from the unique viewpoints of others, without being crippled by your own judgment. -Ralph Marston CKa&cter may be manifested I n the great moments, but it is made in the small ones. -Phillip Brooks Nothing is as real as a dream. The world can change around you, but your dream will not. Responsibilities need not erase i t Duties need not obscure it. Because the dream is within you, no one can take it away." -Tom Clancy Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others. -H. Jackson Brown The weirder you're going to behave, the more normal you " should look. It works in reverse, too. When I see a kid with three or four rings in his nose, I know there is absolutely nothing extraordinary about that person. - P. J. 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We, the Faculty at San Marcos State University, are commited to provide the highest quality education to our students. This has become increasingly difficult due to alarming trends in the California State University system. Over the last 7 years at San Marcos: *The student enrollment has increased 110%, from 2736 to 5739 *The tenure track faculty increased by only 51%, from 97 to 147 *But, the administration, on the other hand, increased by 55%, from 36 to 56 postions The state allocated millions to the CSU system for faculty, yet these resources were used for non-instructional administrative costs. Furthermore, the hiring of lecturers, which now make up a majority of your teachters at San Marcos, are now without job security, often without health benefits, often sharing offices, computers, & telephone lines with all the other lecturers in thier department, and often teaching at multiple universities around the community. We understand from talking to students that it is often the individual time that a faculty member can spend with students that makes the difference in grades, job opportunities, and recommendations. Despite these trends, faculty at all levels and in all disciplines continue to work diligently to provide students with the education, skills, and support necessary to succeed in today's world. In April, the California Faculty Association, which is the union that represents and negotiates on behalf of all faculty will enter into contract negotiations with Chancellor Reed. Our goal in these negotiations is to make improvements in areas that directly impact our ability to provide the highest level of academic and scholarly support to the students of San Marcos State. We expect that these will be tough negotiations. We intend to keep students informed of the progress. We very much look forward to working together with student leadership on how we can continue to ensure that providing a quality education remains CSU's number one priority. iH • This i s a p a i d a dvertisement* CALIFORNIA FACULTY ASSOCIATION WWW.CALFAC.ORG ( 760) 7 S0-4009 in m ssociation �4 Tuesday, April 10, 2001 The Pride Arts & Entertainment Japanese Art Exhibition at CSUSM Casey Goddard, Scott McFeeters, Joseph Tran and Peter Vu for The Pride A huge sheet of Japanese rice paper, 6 feet by 4 feet, was spread across the floor space of University Hall 440. The Sho (calligraphy) artist, Shoran Kawayama from Japan, asked us to gather around the piece of paper and cover our legs with newspaper. (Top) Students try She then took two 3-foot long calligraphy. brushes, dipped them into a (rt) Shane, a bucket filled with sumi ink CSUSM student, and drew a Kanji character. poses with his work. (Courtesy We then understood why she Photos) had cautioned us to use newspaper. Sumi ink splashed t i c i p a n t s beyond the edges of the paper i ncluding as her brushes danced and left a f a c u l t y , staff, studynamic artistic symbol. This was part of the Japanese dents and Arts Exhibition held on March local resi21, sponsored by the Cal State dents. Many of them had San Marcos Japanese Program. opportunities to get one-on-one On one wall were Kawamura's instruction from the artists. artistic renderings of poems in Everyone present had a chance to black sumi ink. On another wall paint characters of their choice were colorful works of origami with smaller brushes and paper. One student from the Colmade by Asako Aizawa, a former kindergarten teacher from lege of Education commented about calligraphy, "It is a wonJapan. Besides exhibiting their derful experience, writing with work, students from classes my whole body. Now I can teach JAPN 101B and JAPN 102B others. It is great for children." Sho is an art form for writing received one-hour hands-on instruction from the artists. The in the Japanese language. Difevent attracted more than 100 par- ferent emotions can be conveyed with Japanese characters by varying the speed and pressure when using the brush. Wet, dark markings made when moving the brush slowly and letting the ink permeate the paper. In contrast, dry Moira (Ann Magnuson) and Romulus (Jackson) (Photo/Universal Studios) and light markings ar€ made by quick movements with the brush that leave behind wispy strokes. his cave. He immediately By TIM FARMER Another important believes that it's Cornelius's Pride Staff Writer aspect of Sho is asy mmefault. Romulus decides to investry. Kawayama emphaIn "Caveman's Valentine," tigate and try to prove Cornelius sized that one should Samuel L. Jackson portrays a guilty; this is where most of the avoid drawing in the dead schizophrenic homeless man, characters are revealed. Mike, center of the paper. Romulus Ledbetter, who lives the boyfriend of the victim, conOrigami is the Japin a cave right in the middle fides in Romulus and asks for art form of paper of a park in New York City. his help. folding. By using a small The movie was entertaining Directed by Kasi Lemmons square piece of paper one ("Eve's Bayou"), this movie and the score, composed by can create such forms as seemes intent on relying on Terence Blanchard and the birds, flowers and fish. Romulus' delusions rather than Northwestern Sinfonia, kept the Origami uses no glue, a well-developed plot. movie flowing smoothly. The tape or staples. The design holds Romulus, who frequently delusions were vivid and the its exotic shape just by the thickallows us to dive into his mind Scenery unique, however, the ness of the paper and the amount and see moth-men cluttering up story seemed a bit predictable of crease applied to it. his head while he envisions great towards the end and many Japanese language instructor, pieces of music, dropped out of aspects were unrealistic. Mikiko Imamura-Seyller said, "I Since I am a big fan of Julliard because he felt that a believe that incorporating culcharacter, Cornelius Stiverson, Samuel L. Jackson and classical tural experience is a very imporwas trying to run his life. The music, I enjoyed the visual tant part of language instructwist is that Cornelius does not aspect of the film, but I felt it tion, and I am very grateful that exist. was missing quite a bit. Ms. Kawayama and Mrs. Aizawa "Caveman's Valentine" is The plot begins to unfold have volunteered their time to when Romulus, known as rated R by the MPAA for langive the students a chance to Caveman by most people in guage, some violence and sexuexperience these Japanese art the city, finds a dead body ality. forms." of a homeless man outside of Caveman's Valentine a s t charic to order rentol cops, gowns and hoods for Commencement 2001!!! 1760-750-4732 before April 13 to order. 11 • mm a r ( j UNIVERSITY STORE �Wandering Along the Central Coast: An Alternate Spring Break By JAMES NEWJELL Pride Staff Writer The mid-term rush is over, projects are finished, portfolios are in the professors' hands, and tests are a faded memory. It seems the quickest rcnjte to a party-filled Spring Break is the norm for most college students. For young S&ji Riegans* Mexico is thelVenue? often spotlighted as the place to travel for cheap drinks and cheap accommodations. However, a completely opposite trip, in both direction and mentality, is a journey north towards Monterey Bay. Far from the seedy Tijuana nightclubs, one can step aside, relax and enjoy this tranquil sojourn and break away to enjoy the serene and beautiful countryside that is often forgotten, yet exists right here in California. The yfear's winter rainfall is now diminishing, and as the summer sun begins to shine, it creates a lush green landscape obscured only by misty clouds set atop the larger hillsides rising eastward into the ihountains. The rolling green pastures leading from San Luis Obispo into Big Sur seem to go on forever. Just as new hillsides come into view, they drift off in the distance and eventually out of sight; only rocks and sparseflorabreak the smooth landscape. Central California is refresh- by recent technological advance- atively untouched coastline boring, and after spending time ments. dering the private development is in the drier San Diego climate, With the end of the day home to all kinds of Monterey's the dense vegetation and natural approaching and the sun slowly sea life. The tide pools brim with colors draw lucid attention to the dipping, shining its golden yellow starfish, sea anemones, crabs and dreamlike landscape. rays onto the ocean, the beauty all kinds of other animals. VisAs I move past Morro Bay is deep and seems timeless. The itors should look but not touch, and continue north along U.S. sun continues dropping and sinks and leave only what was there, Highway 1, it is like I enter a past the horizon, seeping lighter making sure not to disturb the new world: a world where the spir- pinks into the sky and giving the inhabitants or their fragile ecoits of the land and the sea abruptly jagged coastline a luminescent system. converge, the giant cliffs stop the glow. It is like a game for the person progress of the ocean, and where The beauty of Monterey's who hops from rock to rock the water persistently undermines coast is no secret. On most view- and peers into the pools, it's adversary, slowly observing what eating away the land might be found. bit by bit. Finding a path Once into Monout i o the farterey, a stop at the thest point from Monterey Bay Aquarshore puts visium allows the outitors past the sider to step beyond breakers and the volatile elements onto what and encounter the seems like an nature within. Stepisland. Looking ping below sea level, to either side, the visitor can expethe adventurer rience the tranquilfinds only the ity that exists below light shades of the tumultuous sea blue and green, Cypress Lookout is just one of the many beautiful views surface. As a person along 17-Mile Drive. (Pride Photo/James Newell) broken intermitsteps away from the tently by the points, beaches are lined with turbulence, a world is opened and cars of tourists and locals alike, white caps of the waves. It seems the true peacefulness is exposed. watching the wind drive the as if the sea invites one to step The graceful glide of the waves into the rocky shore and off into the clear water, only to shark shows his power and the the sunsets, the last of the day stop, knowing how deceptive it flowing motion of the water is dipping into tomorrow. is and that under the serene surcaptured by the plant life waverface hides a cold and unforgiving Between Monterey Bay and ing in the undersea currents. Carmel are Pebble Beach and the realm, home to those that have The aquarium brings closer a famous 17-Mile Drive. The rel- adapted to the harsh elements. world only accessible to humans As I drive south past Carmel, back down U.S. Highway 1, the coastline offers a picture-perfect photo stop around every bend. Without even considering the winding road, it is hard for most drivers to keep from veering off course. The scene that is continually unfolding is enough to keep the sound of the lane markers bouncing as they pass under the wheels, the distracted driver attempting to concentrate on the task at hand. The coast eventually winds its way into Big Sur, where the Redwoods have a home at Pfeiffer State Park. Full of hiking trails, picnic areas, waterfalls and mountain lions, the park enables visitor's to access the forest and parkland that could literally take years to explore. There are paths that go up, around and switch back all through the forest, aiding people in enjoying a unique part of the California coastline. It is amazing to pass through such diversity in such a short period of time. California has more to offer than most people would believe. It is inspiring to step outside to a place many have forgotten even exists: a place of serenity, a place where the everyday drifts into the past. What unfolds at that moment is everything. Nothing can touch the feelings that come, unhindered into consciousness, igniting all the senses on a direct path to your heart. �6 Tuesday, April 10, 2001 account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures, The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year and four times in summer. The P ride Co-fiditor Co-Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Copy Editor Graduate Intern Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall Nathan Fields Darcy Walker Amy Bolaski Jayne Braman Faculty Advisor Madeleine F. Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted vkdec&onicmail to The Pride electronic mail The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6111 Fax: (760) 750-4030 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu Visit us on-line at: http://www.csiism,edii/pride To Whom It May Concern: First, my name is Philip Rush and I am an experienced individual in the affairs of the California State government. I have been employed by both the state and federal government working for a congressman and a state assembly member. But more than the above, I am also a senior here at CSUSM and understand what one must go through to deal with the bureaucracy that is CSUSM. After viewing the article concerning Warren, I have wondered if he has contacted his state assembly member or state senator. Given that this institution is largely funded by the state and a portion by the federal government, the student should consider that the state assembly funds and oversees (thru the State Board of Education) the very existence of this institution and therefore has the power of administrative inquiry on the behalf of the constituent, namely Warren. Understanding that the issue falls under the administrative realm and is NOT a legal issue, the state assembly member or senator may provide a crucial part in establishing mediation between the state, the institution, and the student. If there are any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope this can shed some light for Warren. Sincerely, Philip Rush rush006@csusm.edu Finding Sources in the Library: Is It Really Hard? By ROLAND ARIAS JR. Pride Staff Writer Given the anticipation of the new library, there is a lot of criticism on the lack of resources in the current library. While I have heard many students and even some faculty tell me that the Cal State San Marcos Library does not adequately serve the needs of students because of its small space, the library provides sources to students in a variety of ways. Students just have to be willing dig a little to use them. Since I do not have time to go to other libraries in San Diego County, the library on campus is my only choice for sources. At first when I found out that the book I was looking for was in the annex, I would try to find different sources that were already on the book stacks. Eventually however, I found that getting books and other sources in the annex are not hard to get at all and they usually come in the day after they are requested. Just recently, I had to go to the library to get a book from an obscure author. Not thinking that our small library would have the book I needed, I was astonished to find that it was in the library's annex. While it would have been nice to flip through the pages of the book before I checked it out, its reassuring to know that there are a wide variety of books readily assessable in our "small" library. . Most students are unaware of the abundant online sources to which they have access. The online journals available to CSUSM students are some of the most useful academic tools that I have utilized in my four years at the university. One online service I found particularly helpful is EBSCOhost. Since the database gives access to full text journals and scholarly sources, I frequently use EBSCOhost for finding sources for my papers. While there are other online services available to students though the library, EBSCOhost is one of the most useful. The San Diego Circuit is another vital aspect of the library. The resources available on the circuit give students can access numerous sources in other libraries including SDSU, UCSD, and USD. The materials can be picked up the next day if ordered early enough. Since orders placed on the circuit before 10 am can be picked up after 3pm, getting books from other universities is very convenient. Granted, the San Diego State Library and the UCSD library will have readily accessible materials that the Cal State San Marcos library will not, but as the university grows, so to will the university's educational resources. For those of you who have a hard time finding sources in the library, the sources are there, you just need to know where to find them. Opinion ^Ask the TsycHe fairy The Pride Psyche Fairy R eturns! S end Q uestions t o p sychefairy@hotmail.com this other person. Just be careful in how you Dear Psychefairy, break off the relationship: You don't want to I am currently l iving a sexual relajust say, " Well^atAvas fun, but I'm going to tionship with a friend of ^ine7%ut that is all ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ i ^ t h ^ p e r s o n j n ^ ^ T h a t would be we are: friends. The£e4s another person, pi a good friend of mine^whqTTKa^ a b i ^ ^ S f t on and would like to pos&biyjstart a relation- I J ^ P l ^ u l d s ^gesftalking with your makin^jsi^Sliere are no feelship with. I wish to d d^7t)rtourse, w ^ p l H grown on his hurting the person whomTRS^BrrentlywiS^ iSpgsjor^^ p ^ . J u s t b e^ause^:^ feel nothing, Any advice? Jp' p er^n isn't emotionally you can really d ais be hondbst ^and%war^ :ofeveryone's feelings. So long Dear Ed, If youYe really i B ^ ^ s t e ^ ^ ^ ^ o t h c r as you make a sincere effort not to hurt anyperson, the best thing y oj^c^ao is one, ^ r i nothirig bad shall come of this. front and honest with the g£r£o|i y<|u a S with. I Sincerely, If it is simply a physical things nb feelings will The Psychefairy be hurt, and you'll be free to go off and date Letters to the Editors Outraged with your Administration! Dear Editors, I have just read an article in your paper titled, "One Student's Journey through the Paper Trail," and I must tell you how truly outraged I am. What kind of school are you running? How dare you take away 3 years of this young man's life that he worked so hard for just because he put his education on hold to be by the side of his girlfriend, who had just been brutally raped and tried to commit suicide? You should be commending him for what he has done. President Gonzalez, you are a poor excuse for a human being. How can you live with yourself? How can any of the administrators live with themselves for the trauma they have inflicted on this young man? You have shown all of us that, when it comes to choosing a university for our children, yours is truly not the right one, especially if we want our children to succeed. I will do everything in my power to spread the word to as many high schools as possible, as I work for the school system. I feel that they need to know what CSUSM has, or should I say doesn't have, to offer them. Think about it! - Paula Kubiak/Vista Resident School Vouchers the Only Option By AMY BOLASKI Pride Copy Editor "Why should poor children be consigned to chronically poor schools that consistently fail to prepare them to attend college, much less get a good-paying job? ... Millions are casualties of dysfunctional schools." Why indeed? The San Diego Union Tribune addressed the issue in a recent editorial (which I've taken the liberty of quoting) encouraging readers to examine the "eminently defensible" school voucher proposal with open eyes. We need to recognize that parents deserve a voice, and an actual choice, when it comes to their children's education. President Bush's plan would grant parents of children who attend "sub-par" schools for three consecutive years a $1,500 federal voucher to help subsidize the cost of private education. The Bush plan is a moderate, flexible one, and while Bush says he's "willing to listen" to other approaches, he maintains that "Children and parents who have had only bad choices need better choices." Our youth are worthy of the best shot we can give them and the public school system too often fails in this endeavor. Legislators have long promised to implement various programs and have concocted various solutions to fix our schools, and we're still waiting. Our test scores are still low, children aren't learning fundamental skills they need to succeed in college-level coursework and many of them are simply falling through the cracks. While the voucher system isn't going to revolutionize or " fix" our schools, it's a step in the right direction. Democratic lawmakers and the California Teacher's Association, as well as other unions are vehemently opposing vouchers the plan calls for accountability. And since the public system can't step up to the plate, the state and the teachers' unions will lose money if the legislation passes. U.S. Education Secretary Rob Paige called opposition to the voucher system an "attempt to protect an already dead monopoly." And it is. We voted against Proposition 38 in November, which would have given parents a $4,000 annual voucher. The California Teacher's Association raised more than $26 million in an effort to keep the proposition from passing, and they were successful - depending on how success is measured. If continuing to dump taxpayer's money into a system that repeatedly fails its students, and then making halfhearted and vague promises to use that money to benefit our schools is success, then so be it. Where are the results? We could have used that $26 million for vouchers rather than wasting it on advertisements urging the public to pretend away the problem. Yes, the public school sys- tem and the teachers' unions will lose money. There are decent school districts, some fine public schools, and wonderful teachers out there. But the sytem as a whole reeks of bureaucratic incompetence, and we need to roll the dice on this. The voucher system may have flaws; it may fail. But if you don't gamble, you won't ever win. Our children's education is too big a gamble to keep playing it safe. If you find yourself diametrically opposed to the idea of vouchers,, keep in mind that money comes out of your pockets. How deep are they? Parents of those children who are already enrolled in private institutions still have to pay taxes on federally funded education. You won't see the teachers' unions or the legislators mentioning this, because it then becomes apparent that those parents are being hit with a doublQ-whkpimjrjwhile everyone elsfe bacjqi their pockets full, while we contihud to grant diplomas to students with fourtfcgrade reading skills. Let's support a system that will force our public schools to shape up or ship out - on Bush's plan they have three years to take what's wrong and make it better before losing money on each student that makes the switch to a private school. Until we have the option of sending kids to public institutions that aren't decaying, decentered and demoralized, it's the only option. �Why We Celebrate the Memory of Cesar Chavez STEVE COMPI AN Literature and Writing Major : Tom Chambers' question, "Why celebrate [Cesar] Chavez and not President's Day" was so comical that several ironies raised by the opinion piece mighttovebeen overlooked. Chambers'comparison of Chavez, tortheclate Teamster bosF!Jimmy»Hoffa was hilarious, and -his- "Washington fathered our freedom/Lincoln freed the slaves" observation would make any sixth-grade teacher proud. While Chambers 'states "all he did was start a union," historians remember the man in a different light—as a civil rights leader. Although attending more than thirty schools and working part-time in the fields, Chavez completed school through the eighth grade (a rare accomplishment for a farm laborer). Chavez served in the Navy during World War II, and after the war, he returned to the fields because the sign, "Whites Only" did not just discriminate against blacks. In 1965, Chavez organized afive-yearboycott by grape pickers, who were bargaining for lofty perks like bathrooms, running water, and electricity for overcrowded quarters. Following the principles of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Relations Act. By 1980, thousands of farm workers were getting higher pay, health coverage and pension benefits. In 1984, Chavez conducted a 36-day "Fast for life" to protest the pesticide poisoning of grapes. When Chavez died April 23, Lincoln's birthdays were separate Detroit, and Kansas City. Also, holidays, but President Richard the following states have acknowlNixon, prompted by Congress, edged his efforts with resolucombined the two birthdays into tions: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, one national holiday >in 1971 — Massachusetts, Minnesota, to simplify the calendar year Montana, Nevada, New York, and give federal employees a Ohio, Oregon, Pennslyvania, and three day weekend. The color Texas. of the people responsible I should mention one final Chavez engaged in a "Our language is d YefleCfor establishing the new irony about Cesar Chavez. As 25-day f ^ t t o reaffirm his ^ head of one the largest labor af Ourselves. A language holiday was white. J pledge of peaceful resis- ; ° ® Chavez never preferred unions in the country, Cesar tance. Although jailed W atl exact reflection of the the title "labor leader" and Chavez never made more than repeatedly and called a character growth ofitS and conveyed the higher pur- $5,000 a year. Pictures of d J communist by the FBI, pose for organizing the Washington and Lincoln probChavez forged a national s p e a k e r s " union in the following ably dominated his billfold. coalition of unions, church _ _f quote: "The strike and the World leaders, state legisla—Cesar Chavez groups, students, and conboycott, they have cost us tures, and historians remember sumers who joined his 1993, Cardinal Roger Mahoney much. What they have not Cesar Chavez as a civil rights cause, and by 1970, millions took celebrated the funeral mass call- paid us in wages, better working leader. Only Tom Chambers sees part in a nation wide boycott ing Chavez "a special prophet conditions, and new contracts, Chavez's accomplishments as of grapes and lettuce. The late for the world's farm workers." they have paid us in self-respect being "common " Chavez himRobert F. Kennedy called Chavez It is ironic that Chambers and human dignity." self addresses Chambers' con"one of the most heroic figures mentioned the little bronze statCesar Chavez's work in cern with the following quote: of our times " ue placed at the top of a walk- civil rights has been recognized "Preservation of one's own culIn 1973, Chavez called for way. It hardly compares to the well outside the California bor- ture does not require contempt or a worldwide grape boycott that Washington Monument or the der. Chavez has been recog- disrespect for another culture." prompted the State of California Lincoln Memorial. Another irony nized in cities like Boston, Apparently, Mr. Chambers is in to pass the Agricultural Labor is that Washington's and Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, the minority. G etting t he Facts Straight ISABEL R. SOLIZ CSUSM Graduate Student At a university whose mission statement includes statements such as, "The University offers cultural enrichment in an intellectually stimulating environment and acts as a focus for community social activities," I am appalled that Mr. Tom Chambers can make such ignorant statements about Cesar Chavez' worthiness of CSUSM scheduling activities and a day to honor him. Recognizing Mr. Chamber's ignorance, I'd like to set some facts straight, as recorded in history. First, Cesar Chavez, though not educated or having a doctorate degree, upheld the ideals set forth by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, even though they did not practice what they preached. In fact, they lived in contradiction to their ideals. For example,^ - yoitr claim that Washington gave "us" freedom, yet he owned slaves. And Lincoln, though regarded; as the great emancipator, who gave the slaves their freedom, is also known among historians as having taken the issue against slavery for political reasons. When questioned about the Civil War by Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune, Lincoln is quoted saying, "My paramount object in this struggle is to save the union, and not either to save or destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slaves, I would do it; if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it, and if I could do it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would do that." (Chronicle of America). My point is this: Cesar Chavez upheld the very ideals Washington and Lincoln are known for, without any political aspirations. You state that Chavez' efforts "shrink in the shadows of King." Actually, it is the other way around. Chavez' efforts to bring attention to the injustices being made against Americans began before Dr. King's, but the crusaders just happened to be farm workers. Chavez efforts began before Rosa Parks' bus incident. Chavez began in 1944 (as compared to King's efforts in 1955) when he challenged the segregated theater system by refusing to sit in the section for Mexicans and sitting in the "whites only" section. For this he was arrested. His cause sharpened while he served in the U.S. Navy, as he discovered that Americans of other nationalities also suffered discrimination. His proactive work against injustices con- HA VE AN OPINION? SUBMIT and Mexican-Americans earned $1.10. In that year, Chavez and the farm workers became part of the "The Movement", a catchall phrase describing those sharing a commitment to end the injustices of racism, the war in Vietnam, the sufferings of the poor, and the degradation of farm workers. So you see, it was not just about starting a union. In 1968, tinued in 1948 when he joined the National Farm Labor Union while fasting to put a (NFLU). He began fighting fed- stop to nascent violence among eral officials in 1958 on behalf picketers, Chavez gained the supof the Community Service port of Dr. King and Senator Organization (CSO), the forerun- Robert Kennedy. Soon after, farm ner of the United Farm Workers, workers began to have health when he was sent to confront problems due to pesticides being the bracero program, which was sprayed while workers were pickused by the growers, in league ing crops. I know because I was with state and federal officials, there. In 1969, while pesticide hearto depress wages and exploit the ings began, British dockworkers farm laborers. Later that year he document- refused to unload California ed abuses by the Farm Placement grapes and an International Service, organized a boycott Grape Boycott Day was declared on May 10th. of local merMeanwhile, in chants to prothe U.S., nationtest their supwide grape boyport of the syscotts contintem, organized ued. Shipment sit-down strikes of California in the fields to table grapes challenge the was practically hiring of bracehalted to the citros, and ies of Boston, marched to, proI New York, test the lack of | Philadelphia, jobs for local 1C h i c a g o , residents. In Detroit, 1965, he took a Montreal and stand against the Toronto. That LaborDepartment year, Chavez when they sided Pictures, like the one at top ofarticle, the most downtrodden people continued until his death in 1993. If you want to compare Chavez to Dr. King, Chavez began his efforts to uphold freedom and equality nine years before Dr. King. Furthermore, Chavez' approach was all "hands on" while King became involved after Rosa Parks took a stand and the sit-ins in Birmingham, Alabama took place. Though Dr. King's honorable efforts are not to be minimized, as he did hold a doctorate, and won recognition with the Nobel Peace Prize and Time Magazine's Man of the Year awards, both in 1964. Cesar Chavez was recognized by Robert F. Kennedy as "one of the heroic figures of our time." In 1994 he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, by President Clinton. Mr. Chambers, if we are to use a bar to measure greatness, Chavez' efforts for human and civil rights began long before King's, yet he did not win any recognition. Was it because of his ethnicity? He certainly didn't work for political reasons. The difference is that one had a doctorate and one was a poor farm worker, a humble U.S. citizen of Mexican decent, a WWII veteran and a patriot who upheld the ideals set forth by Washington and Lincoln. If that "cheapens" the greatness of past leaders, I question your motives. If you have a problem with Cal State schools because they did not recwere ognize President's Day, then take with the growers placed on a wall at CSUSM to and union leadto continue bringremember Cesar Chavez. ers picketed the it up with them. Pride Photos/Melanie In the meantime, get your ing braceros from ^ Addington) Food and Drug Mexico, paying them $1.40 per Administration historical facts straight and have hour while Filipinos earned $1.25 t 0 P r o t e s t pesticide hazards. His a "Cesar" salad on me. efforts to fight the injustices for A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE SUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. 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Time: 1-2 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Are you ready for fall 2001 registration? Come and learn tips on how t o register. Club Meetings T uesday, A pril 10 Services Offered MEL-TYPE & U study! Melissa 760.741.4105 ixoye@home.com Help Wanted Circle K International Meeting Time: 3:30pm Location: Commons 207 Job Hunting at a Job Fair Time: 3*4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn how to use your time effectively at a job fair. Respecting Diversity Time: 3-4 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Learn how to respect diversity on a college campus. Presented by CAPS. Want to Play Chess? Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Location: SMACC 106 Learn the tricks of chess from an ASPIRE student. S aturday, A pril 2 8 M onday, A pril 16 CCassifteds which the winners will receive prizes donated from local businesses. The Cesar Chavez celebration will continue with a Day of Learning with poetry, music and dance. The clubs will be collecting food, clothing (especially for adult men) and medicine that will be taken to farm workers around the county. Itaesday, A pril 10 The Pride Environmental Club Reach Writing a Research Paper: PtI Clean-up Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Time: 9 a.m. Location: ACD 420 Location: Ponto Beach South Take your research project Carlsbad questions to this workshop . This event is to provide awareness of environmental issues and to encourage respect for the W ednesday, A pril 18 coastal ecosystem through conM.E.Ch.A Presents Cesar scientious activism. Chdvez Day of Learning A drawing will take place in Location: Dome Plaza SWIM INSTRUCTORS $10-16 an hour. 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As part of their mid-term evaluation, seven students read their works produced in Cesmat's Creative Writing 325 class. Cesmat dubbed the poets the "Tukwut Poets" using the indigenous word, "tukwut" meaning "mountain lion." The event, which Cesmat has held almost every semester at the downtown Escondido cafe for the past several years, began at 6:30 p.m. "Tonight we are going to give these creative writing students a chance to read their poems because I tell them that poetry is one of the genres of art that should be made with the voice of the breath," Cesmat began the event saying. "So let's get the poetry off of the page and see how it sounds when it is accompanied by the sound of beer bottles clinking and coffee machines brewing." Reading their poetry they had worked on all-semester was SM Library & Information Services Vol VIII No. 25/ Tuesday, April 17,2001 an option given to students in the LTWR 325 class in lieu of turning in their mid-term poetry portfolios the previous Monday. Student poets walked up on stage to face an audience of 30. "It's a really good idea," said student poetry reader Dianne Hirning, "it gave us an extra day to work on our portfolios and the opportunity to test what we had written in front of other people outside of our class." Dianne Hirning read a poem based around her recurrent dream called "Security," and another about her energetic toddler whose chocolate-stained pajamas explode one night. Alison King read "Eternity Shoes," a brief biography of her favorite footwear. Denaye Lakotich read both a poem inspired by Anne Sexton titled "Do you like me," and another poem raising the issue of dysfunctional relationships in a multi-media world. Tom Mendendhall read several poems including "Bakersfield," a long, narrative poem in which a woman pines for men's mouths that do not taste like Skoal. Mike Doleshal began his reading with a confession: "Hello, my name is Michael, and I am a Star Trek fan." He then continued to read a satiric poem in the voice of William Shatner. Giovanni Ferrer, who, aside from reading one poem titled "Concrete Jungle," augmented his second performance with pre-composed hip-hop music and a-rap-styled reading. Kathleen Hash, an alumna of the 325 class, read two short poems titled "I Want to Be Naked" and "This World Bites." Professor Cesmat, who is a working poet in addition to teaching literature and writing, performed "Curiosity Killed the Cat," a jazz elegy for Joliet Jakes (a.k.a. John Belushi). In this piece, Cesmat becomes a one-man band, providing percussion by slapping his leg and impersonating a trumpet with his mouth in between singing stanzas of poetry. Cesmat sang a similar poem to the tune of the John Coltrane song, "Central Park West." "I know Brandon from way back," explained the cafe owner, Jim Nemish. In reference to Cesmat's body-music poetry, Nemish laughed saying, "He did this 10 years ago on my stage. He did a whole damned orchestra." "April is national poetry month," explained Cesmat, "And it's really nice of Jim to open up his space, not only for poets, but for many artists around North County." The Creative Writing course is offered again in the fall. The class will be held on Monday and Wednesdays from 1 to 2:15 p.m. N o O nline V oting for C SUSM S tudents t his Year By MELANIE ADDINGTON tion. and VICTORIA B. SEGALL One of the reasons for the Pride Editors delay of the upcoming elections, explained Goddard, was that "We had hoped to be on security issues for the online the cutting edge," said Tad voting needed to be addressed. Goddard, Chairperson for the "We needed to make sure the ASI Elections Committee. This online voting was secure so year the Elections Committee that someone couldn't vote more planned to include online voting than once," said Gezai Berhane, for the ASI elections. On April Associate Director for Student 12 Goddard said that Jay Rees, and Residential Life, "We wantWeb Systems Coordinator from ed to keep the integrity of the Academic Computing Services elections." informed him that the online "The online elections are election service would not be an excellent idea," said student ready for this upcoming elec- Jocelyn Brown, "We would have Year 'Round Operations Begin By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer Registration for summer classes began April 9, marking the beginning of the newly adopted Year 'Round Operations (YRO). On Wednesday, to a crowd of seven students, 12 YRO team members presented a brief synopsis of policies concerning the new schedule and answered student questions. The new policies are part of a system-wide decision that 8 2001 Tukwut Poets Read at Metaphor Cafe in Lieu of Midterm By MELANIE ADDINGTON and VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editors The annual ASI elections have been changed from April 24-25 to May 1-2. The election date change is due to the CSUSM Job Fair that will be held at Founders Plaza, Wednesday, April 25, which is the same location of the voting polls and on one of the original election dates. ' The problem would have been if someone had been in that spot," said Tad Goddard, Chairperson for the Elections Committee, "and we also need to be able to control the people around the booths." Goddard explained that he and Gezai Berhane, Associate Director of Student and Residential Life, decided to change the election dates. Berhane originally informed the editors of The Pride on Friday, April 13, that the elections dates would be moved earlier to April 23-24 instead of April 24-25. In less than an hour* however, after a discussion between Goddard and Berhane, the two " informed the editors that the election dates were changed again, pushed to later dates, May 1-2. "Gezai has the authority to change the dates," said Goddard. Berhane said he contacted the student newspaper immediately with the first date change because he wanted to place an announcement in the calendar and did not want to miss the paper's calendar deadline. The electoral process for the ASI elections is based on CSU regulations and Title 5 in CSU's Educational Code, but there is flexibility in making final decisions, according to Berhane. When asked about the recent changes in election dates, Berhane answered that the changes were "not a violation of rules and regulations, but for our own »Article continues on page 2 jplVED will eventually convert all CSU campuses to the new schedule. Considered a "normal semester" by team members, the summer session, a state-supported program, will lead the three-semester year and will run alongside CSUSM's Extended Studies program. The year round schedule focuses on serving large-enrollment increases at CSUSM and gives students the opportunity to obtain their degree much sooner. The summer course selec- tion is similar in size to last summer, offering a balance between general education courses, core requirements and classes with large enrollment. Although class choice is very limited, the team sees this summer as a test of the program and looks to increase the availability of courses over time. Michael McDuffie, a member of the Academic Curriculum and Policies Team, explained that the state funding for YRO wasn't »Article continues on page 2 reached more people and incorporate online voting. increased the voting percentagWhen asked about other votes." ing options Berhane said, "Mail too c "The online election isn voteseaarecampusostly, plus it hould b activity." system will not be ready for Last year 542 students voted the April elections. The sys- in the ASI elections. Goddard tem is not developed yet." said he hoped more people would —Jay Rees vote this year because, "You'd Web Systems like these people (candidates) to Coordinator at represent you and your money." CSUSM In addition to using flyers Berhane and Goddard said and the student newspaper, they still hoped to make the Goddard and Berhane said they online voting system available at hope to attract student voters CSUSM some time in the future, with a candidate forum to be especially since very few CSUs held towards the end of April. MTMs Issm Local News 3 Arts 4 -5 Opinion 6 Sports 7 Calendar 8 Toads on Campus Page 3 Please Recycle this Paper �For the Love of Toads: The Western Spadefoot Toad a Resident of CSUSM ByDARCY WALKER Pride Opinion Editor The familiar sound of a continuous, soft croaking will greet evening campus visitors for the next several days; at least until the puddles left by the recent rains dry up. CSUSM's resident nocturnal amphibian, the western spadefoot toad, comQs out in mass to send up itst amorous serenade and breed in pools of standing water. This may be their last concert of the season. Once the eggs are fertilized and the pools disappear for the long, dry summer, the toads will return to their underground homes. Although in some cases the distinctions are blurry, toads differ from frogs in their body shape, including shorter legs, less foot webbing, and fatter—oh, excuse me—I mean stouter bodies. Whereas frogs revel in water, toads are land-lovers. Strike that. Toads, live mostly on land, but when they want some toad lovin', they head for puddles and slow streams. Admittedly less romantic than pond sex sounds, toad reproduction takes place externally. These small toads range in size from about Wi to three inches and are blotchy gray-green in color, with spots that are more prominent on the young. Hailing from genus scaphiopus, and carrying the species name of spea hammondii thQse critters get their common name, spadefoot, from a little spade-shaped, inner back toe that helps them burrow into the ground where they spend most of their lives, according to Marshall University's herpetology website. Unlike certain known rainforest frogs, these toadies offer no hallucinogenic properties from their body secretions. According to the U.S. Geological Survey's Western Ecological Research Center, the western spadefoot toad is "easily handled" and has skin secretions that "smell like A western spadefoot toad sits at the side ofa CSUSM campus parking lot. peanut butter." But, alas, my trip(Pride Photo/Melanie A ping friends, the only known Uncle Gordo's side). Due to habi- Physiologically adaptedddington) by bulldozers and replaced by o areas side effect to contact with the tat destruction, the arroyo south- that experience regular ftlooding asphalt and white stucco houses. slime is an attack of sneezing. western toad has, not by choice, and fires, the toad is adversely If w spadefoot While you should avoid run- made it onto the exclusive invi- affected by human activities shouldtheoinesterncompanero,toad j his the ning over our hoppy little friends tation-to-extinction list. including the development of arroyo, other species would sufwith your car or bike, the westc bobcats TheNational Federation flood c ern spadefoot toad is not yet an describes the aWildlifetoad as an vention.anals abnd wildfire pre- tfer, such as n oyotes andemember The iggest threat to hat feed o toads. R rroyo endangered species. I include real p hat local toads is as the word "yet" in reference to "tindicator species " meaninghtab- tial for their tlhe veryurrowsoten- tahat eivery creature rhole a iuseful ittle b and nd rreplaceable i "acts like a barometer for n a relative of our toad (second itat or ecosystem conditions." love-puddles to be desecrated health of our local ecosystem.the cousin, twice removed on his 4 A Closer Look at File Sharing on the Internet Weekly Web Site JafoJWac for The Pride The downloading of music from the Internet via Napster or other means has been very popular recently, particularly among college students. For most people, the Internet creates a feeling of anonymity, which helps feed the phenomenon of online music downloading and sharing using networking technology such as P2P (peer to peer). This week I would like to take a look at two articles that file-sharing networks work to serve as a reminder that the make themselves difficult to Internet is not as anonymous monitor. Several of the differas we think. The links for the ent programs described moniarticles are as follows: tor P2P file sharing, and genh ttp://salon.com/tech/ erally the information is then feature/2001/03/27/media tracker/used to block the user's access index.html and: to the file-sharing network, as http://www.theregister.co.uk/ Metallica did to its fans on Napster. The information may content/6/17805.html. Salon.com's article indicates also be used to email the user's that the technology of file shar- Internet service provider (ISP) ing will stay a step ahead of the and request that the account be spying software and explains terminated. how some of the more advanced The Register provides a more general background, and a San ^ wai On~jCine Some** link for a screenshot of the Madia Ulmarce 0nuk Jar pregnant women Thadgrscfittflre: http://7amnews.com/ and women with small children 2001/featuies/032101.shtml. Supposedly these "spy" softWWW.Wfg.Ofg ware programs are legal since for women, by women they look at files in a public R eferrals for; directory. I believe, neverthe•Medical Care •Housing less, that they raise legitimate concerns about spy software. •Financial & Legal Assistance There is other spy software out •Material Heeds •Child Care there. Such software may make •Pregnancy Education a person wonder what informa•Support Groups tion could it find and what is done with that information? 619-516-3266 Student Elections Pushed Back »Article cont. from page 1 purpose gave us extra time." Regarding election notices, according to Title 5, Article 3, "The election shall be called by posting notices in three public places on the campus at least two weeks before the election and by publishing the notice once a week for two weeks in the campus newspaper ... The notice shall set forth the time and place of the election, the purpose of the election, the location of the polls, and the hours during which the polls will be open." Berhane and Goddard made the decision to change the election dates elev- en days before elections were to be held. Now that the election dates have been pushed back to May 1-2, they have more than two weeks to give further election notices. Although members from the League of Women Voters will assist at the booth during the election days, the actual tallying of the scantron votes will be facilitated by Berhane, Goddard and other members of the Election Committee, which also includes Robin Milch, ASI External Vice President. The Elections Committee includes students, not running for office, who choose to join the group. Any student may take part in the committee, but ASI appoints the chairperson. After the May 1-2 elections, the elected officials will Week's Pride f o r beayannounced to ofstudents ton M 3. In case a tie, he committee has two weeks in which to inform the candidates and voters and hold a tiebreaker election for the particular position. Students! Check Next Special Election Interviews with the Candidates WOMEN'S RESOURCE COMMITTEE Students can vote for their student representatives on May 1 and 2 this year. Last year approximately 542 students voted. This year 's elected officials: ASI President Dean Manship and Vice President Raeanna Wertz. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Although the exact dates at all," said student Joeelyn have yet to be set, Berhane Brown who is also running plans to hold an open forum for an office, "but I wish they near the last week of April for would have given us exact dates two days, in front of Dome so we could do more advertisPlaza. Candidates will address ing." Candidates were allowed the campus community, and to begin advertising their canstudents will be welcome to ask didacy with signs, fliers and the candidates questions. chalk writing April 1. When asked whether he On the election days, stuwould attend the open forum, dents must present their student student Manuel Pedro replied, I D. at the voting polls; a driv"I'm very concerned because I er's license is also acceptable. am a student here and I want Voting polls will be located to know what they (candidates) on Founders Plaza and will be have to offer." open May 1-2 from 8 a.m.- 7 "It doesn't really bother me p.m. f i t m m WOMI* Heir Tnmstwu Summer Enrollment Happening Now »Article cont from page 1 passed until January 19. Not left with much time for planning, the team decided to use a class schedule relatively the same as last summer. With long-term goals in mind, .McDuffie said that the team hopes to achieve a summer class schedule of 25 percent to 40 percent of spring and fall coursework, eventually trying to go from the eight-week sessions to 12- to 15-week sessions. There will be only minor changes in student services. Campus employment for enrolled students will be limited to 20 hours a week. Financial aid for the summer term is limited, so students who are concerned about available funds should contact the Financial Aid office about eligibility. Fees for classes this summer are similar to last year's, but by next year they will follow the regular fee structure. The last day for early registration is April 20, and the payment deadline is May 2. For further information, check the summer class schedule or http ://www.csusm edu/vro. �Locfll Nsws The Pride Tuesday, April 17,2001 3 Faculty Union Seeks Explanation of $100 Million Expenditure Gap M By MARCY RIVERA Pride Staff Writer a flat rate. a program not liked by faculty, by the CFA and is in the current According to a survey con- as a flawed merit pay system." contract," stated Chancellor ducted last year by California He added, "The Union recom- Charles Reed on his online Faculty magazine, some faculty , mends equal awards be given to response page. He adds that the members said they felt that the everyone." "six percent salary pool increase" FMI program is not as great "Between October 30 and condition was met, rendering a as it sounds. The participants November 3, both CFA and the discontinuation of the system consisted of "a random sample CSU administration marshalled inappropriate, "According to the . any students and faculty may agree that performance of 900 full-time faculty mem- witnesses, exhibits, arguments Faculty Association, this distriin the classroom is significant. bers:" In the survey, 54 percent and documents to convince neu- bution of raises was unilateral At the end of the semester, stu- of CSU faculty members strong- tral fact finder and experienced and not determined by good dents are evaluated by instructors ly opposed the FMI program. arbitrator, Richard Danehy, to The Faculty Committee issue a decision in their favor," on their academic performance makes recommendations to the reported California Faculty mag- "There isn't an and earn a grade based on expenditure gap.'9 their performance. In the same dean, who has the authority azine. "On the second of January, manner, faculty members are to change the amount of the —Ken Swisher, salary. In addition, Diehr said we received the neutral fact find"evaluated on teaching, service Spokesperson for that CSUSM President Alexander er's report about the dispute. In and research" by the Faculty the Chancellor Gonzalez can make an increase that report, the fact finder did Committee, according to George Diehr, President for the San or decrease to the recommenda- recommend CFA's position on Marcos Chapter of California tions if he wishes. In a KPFK- ail the major issues ... there was uWith the addition FM radio interview on February an imposition that took place at Faculty Association (CFA). In determining their salary, 14, CSULA part-time instructor the end of January," stated CFA of benefits costs the faculty members can choose to be John Matthews stated, "From the president Susan Meisenhelder in total expenditure gap or not be considered for a Faculty Faculty Association, we would the KPFK-FM radio interview. approaches an onMerit Increase (FMI). As stated prefer that we have the depart- As explained in the California going difference of in the "Processing Guidelines for ment levels for those decisions." Faculty magazine, "On January The survey also showed that 24, the CSU Board of Trustees, $100 million " Faculty Salary Programs," FMI 25 percent of CSU faculty said acting on the Chancellor's recomawards "normally shall be in the —George Diehr, form of a permanent increase to they believed that FMIs' were mendation, again violated demoawarded much more on favorit- cratic. procedures by unilaterally CFA President for the base salary of the individual the San Marcos (reflected in employment his- ism, and another 25 percent said imposing salary and benefit conchapter tory) but may also be in the form they believed they were awarded ditions on the faculty." As a somewhat more on favoritism. result, "after nine months of barof a bonus." Diehr* who says that awards gaining ... the CFA was asked to faith negotiations," stated John In addition, the combined "should be more team-based," agree to use 28 percent of faculty Matthews in the radio interview. FMI bonuses and base pay The second area "questioned increase cannot exceed 7.5 per- added that the current system compensation for an unknown the concept of merit pay, citing cent of their base salary. There "discourages risk-taking and 'merit pay' plan." The CSU officials disagreed concerns about not having preare certain faculty members who leads to a production-line menare ineligible for FMIs because tality." Diehr says he is unclear with the fact-finding report's determined and measurable evaltheir salary structure is based on why CSU persists "in continuing recommendation to discontinue uation criteria." Reed countered, the merit pay "There was no evidence at the system, based fact-finding hearing to support on three major this claim." The last issue preareas. "The sented in the report indicated current merit that the merit pay program might |^^UhY IKrfiP At pay program not be fully known about by was agreed to faculty. 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Established in 1931, GIA is accredited by ACCSCT and DETC GEMOLOGICAL' INSTITUTE OF AMERICA® Directions: Froir 1-5 • East on Cannon • Right on Legoland Drive • GIA is on the right and repeatedly publicized at the campuses, and about 85 percent of full-time faculty apply for the award annually " Reed responded. Of all the part-time lecturers, Diehr said that "one-third apply for merit pay and they receive much smaller awards." Under the current FMI system, explained Diehr, the ratio of part-time lecturer versus tenured, full-time faculty is 30 cents to the dollar. The FMI pay system is not the only issue about which CFA is concerned. According to Diehr, the expenditure gap has yet to be resolved. The expenditure gap is "the difference between state funding for faculty salaries and the actual expenditure by the CSU for that purpose." This means money allocated for faculty does not always end up in their paycheck. Currently, as Diehr explained to the Board of Trustees, "with the addition of benefits costs the total expenditure gap approaches an on-going difference of $100 million." The CFA cannot determine where the money is actually going since CSU refuses to open their books, as explained in the CFA Fact-Finding Hearing writeup. Diehr points out that the CSU Board of Trustees needs to conduct a thorough examination of the gap. Furthermore, they need to "ensure that taxpayer dollars and student fees collected and promised for the support of the primary mission of the institution - the education of our students - are actually spent for that purpose." "There has been a ton of »Article continues on page 7 5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 www.gia.edu Wednesday, April 25,2001 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CSUSM Founders Plaza Meet with 130+ employers wanting to fill part-time, and full-time career positions. For More infbimation co^^ C S U S M Career and Assessment Center: (760) 750-4900; www.csnsin.edu/CAC �4 Tuesday, April 17, 2001 AtiS & The Pride £^^6111 "Someone Like You" Charms Audiences By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor From someone who recently had her heart broken, the new film "Someone Like You" was a hilarious antidote. A cynical and bitter female turns her bitter and broken heartache into a bizarre theory that men are just bulls that have to replace their old cows with new cows. Ashley Judd stars in the typical Meg Ryan role, playing Jane Goodale, a name apparently and mistakenly intended for one-liners about apes. A modern woman (in the sense that she blows dust off of her diaphragm), Jane meets Ray Brown (Greg Kinnear of "You've Got Mail"). Life is wonderful and their love is perfect, with the exception of his girlfriend. Fulfilling her romantic fantasy life, Jane dismisses all of the signs that Ray is not so perfect. After he breaks it off with his other girlfriend, Ray and Jane plan to move in together. Jane ends the lease on her apartment only to find herself dumped by Ray for his old cow (girlfriend); the scene leaves faint traces of "You've Got Mail" on the viewer's mind. Wanting to know why she was dumped, Jane investigates bovine behavior in an attempt to explain men's bullish moves. Although her theory is incredibly moronic, her idea works by depicting the obvious confused state of modern women. Enter her despicable roommate and coworker Eddie (Hugh Jackman of "X-Men"). Although he charms the audience long before he charms Jane, Eddie is brilliant as the macho stud that really has a heart of gold. Although Judd is the star, Jackman really makes the film. His combination of strong acting skills, amazing good looks, wit and charm puts him on the top of my favorite new actors list. In one of her more clever and cynical moments, Jane questions whether the world is worse off because of men like Ray who make promises and break them, or men like Eddie whose only intention is to get as many women in his bed as possible. As Eddie begins to disprove her snap judgment about him and most men, the film transforms from being a typical "chick-flick" to smartly summing up the confusion and misunderstanding between the two sexes. Marisa Tomei ("Untamed Services Offered (Left) Greg Kinnear and Ashley Judd star in "Someone Like You." Hugh Jackman (right) plays a romantic interest of Jane Goodale, Ashley Judd. (Courtesy Photos/imdb. com) Heart" and "What Women Want") plays Liz, Jane's sidekick. Only a few years ago Tomei would have been the star of such a film, but times have changed. Sitting in the theater, I kept thinking how Tomei would have brought the role of Jane to life, instead of the fiat performance given by Judd. Not to say that Judd was not good, she just didn't have that indescribable quality that the romantic lead needs to make the audience fall in love with her. Originally titled "Animal Help Wanted MEL-TYPE & U study! SWIM Melissa 7 60.74l.4l05 INSTRUCTORS ixoye @home.com $10-16 a n hour. (760) 7 44-7946 Husbandry," the romantic comedy provides a wittier, more creative edge to its plot than most of its predecessors. Of course, in the style of every other cookiecutter romantic comedy, "Someone Like You" ends with a kiss. Although the ending is predictable, it doesn't take away from the hilarity of the rest of the film. Tony Goldwyn, who starred with Judd in 1997's "Kiss the Girls," directed the romantic comedy. "Someone Like You" is rated PG-13 by the MPAA. Miscellaneous Egg Donors Needed $ 4,000 compensation Ages 2 -30 Call Susan at 8 00-463-5656 Clutch lead singer Neil Fallon performs. The band's latest album is Pure Rock Fury. (Courtesy Photo/Clutch web site) Pure Rock Fury Brings Back the H ard Rock Sound of the '80s By CLAY BABER Pride Staff Writer While their style may not appeal to the masses, for those rock and roll fans seeking something a little less mainstream, Clutch may very well fit the bill. Clutch's latest album Pure Rock Fury is a powerful combination of heavy guitar riffs and boisterous vocals that create a stark, expressive style unlike most other contemporary rock bands. Clutch blends the traditional rock and roll sound typical of many late '70s and early '80s bands such as Black Sabbath and the ftiore contemporary Corrosion of Conformity, with unique vocals that are anything but traditional. Pure Rock Fury features primarily hard driving rock tracks like "Drink to the, Dead" and "American Sleep," occasionally separated by more funky, bass-guitar-laden tracks such as "Brazenhead" and "The Great Outdoors." One interesting track is "Careful With That Mic," which sounds more like a speech put to music rather than a song. In this track, lead vocalist Neil Fallon issues both a verbally complex put-down to other lyricists and a humorous proclamation of his superior skills in a catchy, upbeat rhyme combined with a funky bassline. Throughout the album, Fallon creates an unusual lyrical style by combining slower, more monotone verses with faster, more energized verses in which he belts out lyrics at the top of his lungs. The unique element of Fallon's style is the tonguetwisting vocabulary he uses. His lyrics include words such as 'krnnanixilati^ and "geodesic," words seldom found in any type of music, let alone rock and roll. In addition to the 11 music tracks featured on the album, the disc itself is a CD-ROM that contains an Internet link to ci web site containing video footage of one of the concerts of the band. Executive Interns Are you interested in a career opportunity in management? 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Right before the intermission she told the audience, "If there were Cain and Abel but no women, then how did they procreate to have children? I want you to get into small groups while I leave the classroom and you cannot leave until you come By NATHAN JOVIN Full cast of the long running play, "Shear Madness"pictured above. ( Photo/Shearmadness.com) Pride Staff Writer "Shear Madness" is the longest running play in America, according to the "Guinness Book of World Records," and it's not hard to see why. This year-round comedy provides all the fun and spontaneity you'd find in a lim- up with an answer." She randomly chose a gentleman and had him stand up. She asked him his name and if he was familiar with the Catholic Church and then asked him to supervise the "class" to make sure that everyone tried to find an answer. Through the first half of the play, Sister discussed the pros and cons of certain saints and decided to eliminate some of their names from the list of sainthood. She talked of a saint who went atop a concrete pillar and lived there for an eternity to be closer to God. Sister said he was just lazy so she crossed his name off the list. Throughout the play, Sister asked questions about Catholic theology and offered little prizes to the individuals who got the answers right. She offered Catholic ID cards to winners and explained to the audience, "If Brenda [winner] gets hit by a truck and someone sees this card before she dies, it says 'I'm Catholic. In case of emergency, call a priest.' So they call a priest and he comes down and says her last rites and she goes to heaven. The one problem is if you get hit by a truck, your purse will probably be nowhere near you so you better be good." The most amazing thing about Jane Morris is her quick improvisational skills. One person asked her if women would ever be priests. Morris joked that the Pope wrote a newsletter called the "Papal Bull" about the issue of women priests and how some women of the church organized a committee called Catholic Organization for Women, or COW. Then she said that all the COWs are tired of the bull. The show lasted two hours and although it was a classroom setting, the time flew by. "Late Night Catechism" is currently playing at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. "Shear Madness" ited-run show. The play is set in a hair salon in San Diego, The audience is carried through a series of comical mishaps in the hair salon, all the while being treated to bits of pop-humor, pertaining mostly to local events and politics. When a murder is committed in the apartment above the salon, the excitement really begins. The audience becomes part of the play, trying to help the police solve the crime. The actor's improvisational skills are put to the test from this point on. The audience was much more forward than I would have expected, one person going so far as to begin shooting insults at the characters. The professionals prevail, however, with quick comebacks that are much fun- nier than the actual script of the play. I was impressed by the energy and enthusiasm of the actors despite the fact that the play runs six days a week. The only shortcoming of "Shear Madness" is its complete lack of depth. Most comedies that rely on stereotypes for most of their humor, as "Shear Madness" does, have some redeeming moment that sends the audience away thinking. If you're looking for an evening of humor and blissful ignorance, "Shear Madness" is for you. The play starts at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost between $30 and $35. IMAB Inc. Attention Science Majors! Small San Marcos medical supply company looking for chemical lab intern part-time to start immediately. 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The Pride apologizes to sociology Professor John Schneider The P ride California State University San Marcos for not making every piossible attempt to contact him for a S&n Marcos, CA response in the "Fight for Your 92096-0001 Phone: <760} 750-6099 Right to Get Class Credit" artiFax: (760)750-3345 cle printed on March 27, 2001. E-mail: pride @csusm.edu In addition to the informahttp://www.csusm.edu/pride tion provided in last week's arti- cle, "Student Attempts Suicide at CSUSM," The Pride wishes to name Raphael Perez-Lopez as the custodian who responded to the calls for help while working on the fifth floor of Craven Hall. In addition to aiding Professor Yanez, Mr. Perez-Lopez also contacted the CSUSM police. In the same article, The Pride also named Officer Bruce McCullough as a lieutenant. This information was incorrect; Officer Bruce McCullough is an acting sergeant. 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First, go to the ASI office and request a copy of last year's budget and a list of the candidates. Let's make them burn out their copy machine trying to give everyone budgets. Second, track down these candidates at the school and test them. 'All of them are saying they have experience, so ask them specific questions about how they are spending your money. What is important is that we all vote. Now is the time to get involved. Now is the time to make our voices heard. Now is the time to be counted. Steve Compian Literature and Writing Studies Major Clases insuficientes para estudiantes Por CAROLE SIELAFF Existen problemas con el proceso de la matriculacion en la Universidad Estatal de California San Marcos. Muchos estudiantes no pueden conseguir las clases que necesitan, ni pueden conseguir las clases a tiempo para graduarse. Esto se debe a que muchas de las clases no se ofrecen con regularidad, es decir, en dias variados o en diferentes horarios. Este problema esta causando que muchos estudiantes se queden en CSUSM mas tiempo del que habian planeado. En el semestre de primavera de 2001, hice una encuesta a treinta estudiantes con respecto a sus -actitudes del proceso de la matriculacion en CSUSM. La mitad de los estudiantes cursan el primer o el segundo semestre y la otra mitad son estudiantes mas avanzados. La encuesta consiste de una serie de preguntas que cubren desde la disponibilidad de clases hasta sugerencias de como resolver el problema. Los resultados son: 71% dijeron que algunas clases que necesitan solamente se ofrecen una vez por semestre, y el otro 29% no estan de acuerdo 74% dijeron que algunas clases se ofrecen en el otono pero no en la primavera, y el otro 26% no estan de acuerdo Tambien, 74% dijeron que les toma mas tiempo de lo que inicialmente planearon para graduarse, y el otro 26% no estan de acuerdo Hubo algunas preguntas abiertas en el cuestionario. Algunas respuestas a la pregunta abierta, "^Como puede CSUSM limitar los problemas que tu estas teniendo cuando te matriculas?", son: "i*Es una lata matricularse para las clases! Yo encuentro que yo puedo matricularme solamente para las clases que me dejan con hasta tres-horas de intervales entre las clases. jTambien, yo tengo que venir a SwBEm ^ ^^mm' The Pride Letter t o t he Editors: U pcoming Student Elections Our actions or inaction's will gets closer to the million-dollar define our student body on May mark. Since we all have to pay 1 & 2. We will hold the ASI elec- into the ASI, we already have a tions that week, and we CANNOT personal stake in the election. That repeat the pathetic turnout of past is a serious amount of money and elections. Last year only 600 stu- we need serious people to ask our dents voted, about 10% of the student leaders the hard questions, student body. This year we need at like hew is this money being spent least three thousand votes, but six and does the budget reflect the will of the students? thousand would be better. I hear many excuses for why Also, can elected officials who people do not vote: they didn't have the backing of less than 10% know the candidates, no one told ofthe voters really look the school's them there was an election, they administration in the eye? Let's don't believe in the process, chang- not send the ASI President into a es never occur anyway, or their meeting with President Gonzalez dog had puppies. I can give you wearing a tag saying, "Almost 400 a million reasons why you should people voted for me, so I'm it." vote; it's called the ASI budget. That's stupid. It is like giving the Last year's budget was university all of our money and $860,000 of YOUR MONEY, and telling them to do what they want as enrollment goes up, that amount with it. H AVE AN O PINION? la universidad cuatro dias por semana!" • "|E1 problema se puede resolver, teniendo la ayuda de consejeros academicos que nos orienten!" Sin embargo, algunos de los comentarios mas positives son: "|Yo tengo el privilegio de poder matricularme temprano por medio de EOP! jPor lo tanto, encontrar cupo en las clases que necesito no es un problema para mi!" "jYo estoy seguro de que mejorara cuando la universidad se desarrolle!" Parece que el proceso de la matriculacion solamente empeorara eon el numero creciente de estudiantes. A menos que la universidad pueda reconocer los problemas que los estudiantes tienen al matricularse, asi como la creciente necesidad de clases requeridas, la universidad no va a poder responder eficazmente a las presentes y futuras necesidades. About Safety & the Weil-Being of Students By ZACHARY PUGH Pride Staff Writer Across the street from the main campus and slightly detached from the hustle and bustle of student life, there is a structure called the SMACC building. This building houses a majof service for the students of CSUSM: The Student Health Center (SHC). This service is dedicated to the students, however, it seems that not many people take advantage of it. Despite this, the student health services fee has increased to $35 a head per semester, even though students voted against the increase. What is the purpose of the Student Health Center? According to Cathy Gremmet, an employee of the SHC, the problems handled range from "sore throats to STDs " Gremmet added that the SHC has "medical military trained" physicians and specialists. Despite these well-trained individuals, do many students really use these services? When asked about the medical procedures performed, Gremmet said, that the medical staff treats very minor situations and that "x-rays are out of our scope, there is no orthopedic technician ... we're not able to set bones, we're here for the students." Hmmm. She continued to emphasize that if the injured student needs immediate attention, it is very important to notify 911 or an emergency contact who can further assist the student With the exception of the occasional sore throat that a mother's care can cure, or a pesky STD that can be rectified by your local pharmacist and some cream, the availability of more health care avenues should be addressed. Is the student medical fee going by the wayside? It seems that for $35 a semester (starting Fall 2001), the SHC should do a little more than just cure the common cold, minor scrape, or a garden variety STD. Maybe they could do a little more advertising than just a point of the finger at student orientation. Students, just as an exercise to sharpen your math skills: multiply the future rate of $35 for SHC fees that all students pay by the population of the student body which is an roughly estimated 6,000 heads. That's $210,000 worth of sore throats and STDS. What is the protocol for Campus Security when it comes to an injured student on campus? According to Sgt. Peter Pham of CSUSM Safety Services, the safety process.when an injury on campus is reported differs with the severity of the injury. If it's a minor injury, Campus Safety will allow the student to decide what he or she wants to do. However, if it is a major injury in question, "they log it in and dispatch will send aiuofficer to the site immediately." After an officer arrives at the scene of the incident, they will "notify Student Health Services and the Environmental Health & Safety Department," said Sgt. Pham. When asked about the safety process after the SHC has closed, Sgt. Pham said that Campus Safety officials obtain "immediate medical attention ... roll the paramedics, every incident is documented in a detailed report." In light of the SHC services and safety protocol on campus, it would benefit the students if the following took place: possible extended hours of the SHC to speed up the process of helping an injured student, specializing in more health issues, and using the fees to promote a more accessible Student Health Center. �Golf Teams Go on the Road By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer. (Above) Jessica Walker. (Rt.) Mike Manzano and Marcus Chandler. (Courtesy Photos/Gary Walker) "We have a very good chance to go to nationals," said Head Golf Coach Fred Hanover, "Both the men and the women teams are "doing very well and continue to improve as the season goes on." | March 26-27^ the men's golf team competed at the Buzzini Invitational, placing fifth out of 20 teamfc (6,673-yard, 72 par course) with a final score of 320-311-315=946. Cougar Rob Keller was at the top, placing 15th (78-77-78=233). Track and Field Compete at CA Invitationals CSUSM's individual results: Rob Keller, sophomore Adams took first place in the The Cougar's 4x800 wom- 78-77-78=233) 1,500-meter (3:54.69). Adams' en's team also competed at the J(oe Rathburn, sophomore time on the 1,500-meter placed CSU Northridge Invitational on "We have a great chance this him as a qualifier for the NAIA March 24. At the Northridge (82-75-78=235) season to perform as good as (National Association of Invitational, Luci Downey, Camille Brett Dolch, sophomore (79-78-80=237) we did last year, our athletes Intercollegiate Athletics). Wilborn, Katherine Niblett and Derek Mollin, sophomore are continually improving," said In addition, Amy Taylor Felisha Mariscal ran a 9:50.5 for ( Head Coach Steve Scott. placed second in the women's the 4x800. Downey also ran the T83-81-79=243) ony Sellers, junior Among CSUSM's many per- 400-meter race (57.45) and Renee 400-meter (58.10). (81-81-83=^5) formances at SDSU's 23rd MacDonald placed eighth in the For full results of any CSUSM T women's team competed Annual Aztec" Invitational on 5,000-meter race (17:55.9), meet- sport, please visitwww.csusm.edu/ at theheolby Classic Invitational C March 24, the Cougars' James ing the qualifying mark as well. athletics. March 26-27, finishing eighth place out of 10 teams at the Colby Invitational (5,832-yard, »Article cont. from page 3 explained that when a faculty the CSU relies upon for faculty 71 par course) with a final score of 332-357-689. Junior research over the last sev- member leaves in the middle of replacement costs." Effie Rengpian tied for 19th eral years," said Vice Chancellor the semester, the funds left over When asked about the Jackie McClain. Trustee Ralph go towards costs for temporary expenditure gap, Richard West, (78-87=165). Pesqueira added, "We are look- or permanent replacements. He Executive Vice Chancellor for ing at it. It's been bantered referred to the whole issue as Business and Finance West CSUSM's Individual results: ffie Rengpian, around for awhile." "faculty and union rhetoric." explained that it is "a matter E78-87=165) junior , ( "There isn't an expenditure In his online response page, of estimation" involving bud- eresa Thomas, gap," according to Ken Swisher, Chancellor Reed explained that geting that occurs 10 months T84-89=173) sophomore ( spokesperson for the salary savings due to faculty before payment. He added, "It is Esther Rengpian, (85-89=174) Chancellor's Office. Swisher turnover is something "which a bogus issue." By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer California Faculty Association Seeks Explanation Stephanie Segura, sophomore, (85-95=180) Johanna Jimenez, junior, (94-92=186) "It is really exciting for all of us to go out of state and compete as itriotonly provides an opportunity to travel, but meet other people," said Coach Hanover, Even during spring break the women's golf team played hard. The women's team flew to Idaho March 30 to compete at the Vandal Spring Invitational. The University of Idaho hosted the tournament on a 6,058-yard, 72 par course. The women's golf team finished in ninth place (1063) out of eleven teams. Once again, junior Esther Rengpian had an outstanding performance and placed 32nd (82-91-86=259). "Patience is the key to a successful win. My advice to my athletes is that .they need to stay calm constantly. We also work as a team and part of our success is that the kids enjoy being here," added Coach Hanover. The Cal State San Marcos women's team also competed Monday, April 2 at the Inland Empire Women's Intercollegiate in Spokane, Washington. The women's golf team placed sixth place (633) out of ten teams on a 5,919-yard, par 71 field. Esther Rengpian and Effie Rengpian tied for 19th place (156). As of March 28, the men's team is in fourth place in theNAIA overall standings and the women's team is in ninth place. Become A Student Member of the University Student Union Advisory Board !I! The University Student Union Advisory Board (USUAB) is recruiting student Board membersforthe 2001/2002 academic year- Members will help with developing the M. Gordon Clarke Field House/University Student Union, recommending policy and goals for the fadility, and making recommendations for its operation. The University Student Union facility is being developed for the benefit of students, faculty, staff and alumni to promote and assist the educational program of the University. The University Student Union Advisory Board was created to provide advicefromstudents, faculty, staff and administrators regarding the construction and operation of a University Student Union facility. USUAB student m embers r eceive a s cholarship a nd priority r egistration. To Apply: Applications are available in: University Commons 201 Associated Students Lounge Craven Hall 5110 Admissions Office Craven Hall 3107 Cashiers Office Craven Hall 5205 Disabled Student Services Bulletin Board The Dome Forms must b e turned in by April 23,2001. A drop-box is located in Disabled Student Services for your convenience. Interviews will b e held the week of April 23,2001. G et I nvolved Today. For an on-line application, or more information, please visit our web site: www-csusm g^ii/suab/index.html, or call USUAB staff support today, at (760) 750-4450. �On Campus Events April 16-20 Priority's "Read Through the Bible Marathon Time: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Library Courtyard Students, faculty, and staff-join Priority Christian Challenge as they read the Bible all the way through. 99 Achtung! The German Table Time: 12:30 -1:15 p.m. Location: The Dome Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Astrid Ronke: aronke@csusm.edu. MockLSAT Time: 1 2-5 p.m. Location: University 443 Free Mock LSAT. Please contact Professor Lombard (alombard@csusm.edu) for info. Job Hunting at a Job Fair Time: 3 - 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn how to use your time effectively at a job fair. Leadership through the Lens of Diversity Time: 1 - 2 p.m. Location: University 370 Understand the importance of diversity in leadership. Respecting Diversity Time: 3 > 4 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Learn how to respect diversity on a college campus. Presented by CAPS. Future Teacher Summer Institute Info. Session Time: 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 Location: University 440 Interested applicants should Blood Drive attend this session hosted by Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CSUSM's Arts & Lectures Film Teacher Diversity Project Location: Dome Parking Lot Coordinators Dr. Patricia Series Presents Bird P Time: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 Location: CA Center for the Wrado-Olmos and Dr. David hitehorse Arts, Escondido's Center Saturday, April 21 M.E.Ch.A Presents Cesar Theater Chavez Day of Learning A film tribute to Charlie "Bird"' Spring Fest 2001 Time: 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Parker (1988, dir. Clint Time: 9 a - 3 p.m. Location: Dome Plaza Eastwood). Admission is free. Location: .m.angrum Track M The Cesar Chavez celebration Spring Fest will include; ASI will continue with, a Day of Spring Fun Run, Carnival Learning with poetry, music and Friday, April 20 Attractions, and Battle of the dance. The clubs will be colBands Student lecting food, clothing (especially Psychology air Research F for adult men) and medicine that ime: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 will be taken to farm workers Tor more information ap.m. Monday, April 23 F around the county. Individuals additional presentationsbouthe at t may drop off their donations Drought Buoy fair, call (760) 750-4102. in the Dome Plaza and in the Time: 7 p.m. collection box near the Cesar Location: CA Center for the Career Skills Series Chavez statue. Arts, Escondido's Center Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn resume writing, interview, Theater Buoy performs a jazzed Blood Drive Drought and job-hunting skills. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. montage of performing arts. Location: Dome Parking Lot u 99 Club Meetings Thoughts on... How to Live Tuesday, April 17 , Compiled by: M. Addington "That's the secret* He was on fire for something,,. You only lose energy when life becomes Circle K International Meeting dull in your mind. Your mind Time: 3:30 p.m. gets bored and therefore tired Location: Commons 207 of doing nothing.,. Get interested College Republicans Meeting in something! Get absolutely enthralled in something! Get Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. out of yourself! Be somebody! Location: ACD 111 Do something... The more you lose yourself in something bigThursday, April 19 ger than yourself, the more energy you will have/' Pre-Law Society Meeting —Norman Vincent Peale Time: 12 - 1 p.m. Location: TBA A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little Campus Black Forum courage. Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Location: University 450 The Campus Black Forum meets Better to remain silent and be every Thursdays. thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. -Abraham Lincoln Summer Registration Dates April 20: Last day of first registration (pay by May 2). If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. —Henry David Thoreau May 29-June 15: Second registration for all summer classWhat would you attempt to do if es via SMART. you knew you would not fail? -Robert Schuller After June 15: Final registration. (pay within two calendar days). Celebrating Your College Success •c* « • Announcements^- 4 April 17-19,2001 9 :00am- 3 :00pm ,••••• B 1 UNIVERSITY STORE � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) elections CSU budget spring 2001 Year-round Operations https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/fe6d16c6acfc367b1e68daf40b16f202.pdf 350206e3a674ef4a58d217e01920b356 PDF Text Text Th e Pride Meet the CancCicCates http://www.csusm.edu/pride California State University San Marcos Tages 4-5 Vol VIII No. 26/ Tuesday, April 24, 2001 SpringFest Postponed Last Minute D ue to Weather Preview Day Goes on D uring First Hailstorm of t he Season By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Cal State San Marcos was greeted with pouring rain and hail on Saturday, April 21, the scheduled date for SpringFest 2001. The event was cancelled because of the weather conditions. SpringFest, sponsored by ASI, was scheduled to include food, games and entertainment, including the Battle of the Bands. Brad Schmidt, ASI Club Technician, said that the event would be postponed to a later date. Students W in Awards When the rain began to fall that morning, Honee Folk of the ASI Programming Committee and Schmidt began calling clubs, caterers and other participants at 8:40 a.m. to inform them of the cancelled event. Circle K International was one of the clubs that planned to have a booth that day. "We were going to sell snow cones," said Anna Fleming, Circle K President, "I had called Brad yesterday at 8 a.m., but they were still unsure. They didn't decide Garcia f p tudent. until about 9 a.m. Anything we (Above) NancyManshipowEnrollment Services helps a a rospective safter the (Right) Dean alks through the rain with hung head have, we can return. I just hope cancellation ofSpringFest. (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) »Articte continues on page 2 CSU Board of Trustees Approves Business Building By MARCY RIVERA Pride Staff Writer By NATHAN FIELDS Pride Feature Editor Winners of a campus-wide student research competition accepted awards from Cal State San Marcos President Gonzalez at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 20. "It's a real pleasure to see this award given to you for your work," said Gonzalez. "I hope this tradition of quality research will continue on into the future. I would like to recognize not only these students for the quality of their work, but also the colleagues, professors and staff who assisted them." Also attending the small ceremony were Dr. Alan Styles and Flora Aguina of the Academic Senate Office that sponsors the awards and psychology professor Keith The Cesar Chavez celebration was held on April 19, outsijde of the Dome Trujillo, who acted as a faculty and at Chavez Plaza. Michelle Cortez (above) does an incense ritualfor research advisor to Kathleen theflowers.All of theguests placed theirflowersat the feet ofthe Chavez statue. The Cesar Chavez celebration was the second in several weeks, but Warmoth. this one was run by students. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) »Article continues on page 2 The blueprints for the new College of Business Administration building may come to fruition in the near future. The CSU Board of Trustees approved the building project, which will cost $26.8 million. "Everything (that is built) is funded by state issues," explained Carol Bonomo, Associate Vice President of External Affairs. In order for this project to receive funding, it needs to be included in a bond issue ballot for March 2002. According to Bonomo, the entire bond issue ballot will range from " $2 billion to $8 billion." The project must be approved by the state legislature by August 31 of this year in order to be included on the March 2002 bond issue ballot. If it is not approved^ Bonomo said that the University would try again in November. If the legislature passes the bond issue ballot, then the governor will put the project in the budget and construction will begin shortly thereafter. The process from project approval to completion can be lengthy. The Arts and Science buildings, approved in 1998, are still currently in the construction phase. If the bond ballot passes next year, then the building will be scheduled for completion by June 2006. However, this date may be as early as 2004 or 2005. "The community has been very supportive of business schools." • —Carol Bonomo, External Affairs Bonomo emphasized that community interest plays an instrumental role in the development of school buildings. This community interest for the uniVersity includes taxpayer and »Article continues on page 2 Christian Students Hold Weeklong Bible Marathon on Campus By J. RYAN SANDAHL Pride Staff Writer "We're hoping to bring different people from all walks of life together to dialogue," said Ruth Bran, a spokesperson and volunteer for Priority Christian Challenge (PCC), a club on campus. PCC hosted a Bible Reading Marathon last week. Students, faculty, and staff were able to sign up for halfhour sessions in which the Bible was read aloud with a goal of reading the Bible from cover to cover by the end of the week. The marathon lasted from seven in the morning to nine o'clock at night each day of the week. "We're not here to throw the word in people's faces like Jeb does,'' Bran said, referring to pastor Jeb Smock who comes each semester to the free speech area and shouts accusations at students. "This is why there are no microphones or speakers set up," Bran explained. "It's'more of a quiet setting where people can come listen and dialogue with one another," she added. There were many reasons why the club decided to put on the Bible Marathon. "No book has sold more copies than the Bmm SEI m Rachel Crouch and Anna Hall were two of the many participants that read the Bible during the weeklong marathon. (Pride Photo/Victoria B. Segall) Bible," Bran explained. "That is why we want to have it read. That and many people don't read the Bible as often or as thoroughly as this." Included in the reading is a Spanish/English version of the Bible so students that speak Spanish could also read if they wished. Bran did much of her reading in Spanish. "I think PCC has good intentions/' said CSUSM student Chris Orman. "I wouldn't have a problem with other religions doing what these guys are doing. It adds to the diversity of the campus." Priority Christian Challenge is different from another d ub on campus known as Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). Many IVCF members signed up and helped read the Bible during the week. As did many other students throughout the week. "It was very sublime," »Article continues on page 2 �Weather Refuses to Cooperate with Student Governments Plans to Hold Spring Festival »Article cont. from page 1 they totally don't cancel it." "Originally we were going to sell sandwiches," said Mark Dubois, owner of the Powersurge Cafe. "But Brad and I had been communicating since yesterday,' watching the weather, so it was fine." Student Stacey Helton of the Future Educator's Club was upset at the cancellation, "They should have had a contingency plan. UCSD still held their [event] in the rain." Dean Manship said that the main concerns with postponing the event would be financial because of the equipment they | up. "At about 8:30 a.m. it started had rented for SpringFest. to rain and people started movPreview Day, also scheduled | ing tables," said Garcia. "It's on Saturday, continued despite | going well, but it would have the rain. Preview Day gave probeen better if it was sunny." spective freshman and transfer Volunteers for Preview Day students the opportunity to learn j lined the hallways of Craven more about CSUSM with campus | Hall with informational tables tours and informational workon clubs and programs at Cal shops. State, "We're in good shape, considProspective student Ana ering the rain," said Preview Day Montano, whose daughter curCoordinator Cherine Heckman rently attends CSUSM, was on of Enrollment Services. her way to the liberal studies and Organizers for Preview Day, financial aid workshops. When such as Nancy Garcia of Students rush towards elevators withasked if the rain bothered her Registration and Records, arrived P > *ry™g to get out ofthe rain.Preview Day experience, she at 7:30 Saturday morning t o set- (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) responded, "At first I thought I s eakers Enrollment services staffmoved tables out ofrain. (Pride Photo/M. Addington) might not go because of the rain, but this was my chance and I didn't want to lose it. If you're interested it doesn't bother you." During introductory speeches for Preview Day, President Alexander Gonzalez told the students, "Don't let the rain, sleet and hail fool you. This really is paradise." Preview day attracted more than 250 students. Research Competition Awards W e e k l y W e b S ite c onfinn V o oooo rr>Vi fa senting h*err rresearch on sotereotype vulnerability among http://www.riceboypage.com/ and an aftermarket exhaust sysHispanic Americans and the By JAFO_WAC for The Pride tem with a large exhaust tip." With this definition in mind, moderating role of ethnic identiA long drive around the Bryan examines and explains ty. The study used verbal examinations to show that the existence parking lot hunting for that elu- the modifications done to cars of negative stereotypes increas- sive "good" parking space, will in several photo-galleries under es the risk of unconscious con- reveal that there are quite a the title "Hall of Shame." The firmation of those stereotypes few lowered cars, aftermarket cars are primarily imports with among Hispanics. Psychology rims and stickers displaying the stickers touting features that the professor P. Wesley Schultz acted names of the sponsors and per- cars do not have and other modiformance modifications suppos- fications that have nothing to as faculty advisor to the study. edly done to the cars. Cars such do with increasing performance. Damon Brown, Azar Khazian, Suzanne Hizer, Kathleen Warmoth smile after Piper Walsh examines the as these are not only found at There are some examples of receiving a congratulations from President Gonzalez in his board room. existence of an authorial construct within Monica Itoi Sone's CSUSM, but they can be seen domestic rice, including a full(Pride Photo/Nathan Fields) novel, "Nisei Daughter," and just about everywhere. When a size truck with a spoiler. »Article cont. from page 1 Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Under the link "The car drives by with an exhaust critical assumptions Although seven Cal State San will also be accompanying the rtefutes assimilationist text. that that sounds more like a kazoo Adventure" is Bryan's comic i is an Marcos students and their six group. Suzanne Hizer w e pre- on crack than of the economy strip, and it contains some very research projects were recogBased on the recommenda- senting her research illn bRAPD car it really is, it is most likely funny jabs at the Rice-Boy culo nized, only four of those stu- tions of the juries at the state markers as predictors of an example of a Rice-Boy car. ture such as in, Episode 1: How dents could be present to receive competition, cash awards will be Infectious H Hi. Bryan's Rice-Boy Page a to make and their awards due to schedule provided t o the outstanding pre- Hematopoietic ypodermal Virus h ttp://www.riceboypage.comt name isyour carfaster h"ave My Rice-Boy. I the Necrosis conflicts. senter and the runner-up in both resistance in shrimp popula- thoroughly explains the differ- sweetest, most original car ever. These seven students will go the undergraduate and graduate tions using Classification and ence between "rice-boy cars" The stickers make it go fast. So on to compete in the 15th Annual divisions of each category. Regression Tree (CART) soft- and cars that are genuinely mod- does the spoiler. Chicks love my California State University The Cal State San Marcos ware. ified to increase performance. car. They think it's fast." Student Research Competition students who will be competing T ages with Mathew Catlett and Damon Bryan describes what it is to held April 27-28 in San Jose. The at the state competition are as Brown will be presenting their be a rice-boy as, "a stereotype readerhere are also pa message feedback and stated purpose of the competi- follows: ... the typical Rice-Boy can be tion is "to promote excellence Kathleen Warmoth's computer technology research on identified by his car, or rather booard. wThe primary reason and creation of StraightEdge, an t visit ww.riceboypage.com, in undergraduate and graduate research studies the effects of on-line communication system what he does to it. however, is to gain some insight scholarly research and creative four neurotransmitter receptor for use between students and Generally, a Rice-Boy will into the Rice-Boy culture, and activity" throughout the CSU antagonists (MK-801, phencycli- their professors. The system pro- start out with a car that was have a good laugh at the absursystem. dine, LY 235959, and ifenprodil) vides an on-line venue or ealof dity doing putThe Academic Senate Office on the sedation of rats resulting time communication afnd rwill not meant to gandast (typically'fia ting o"fVTEC"things suchoans cars Honda Civic), attempt to x stickers made the original call for from specific opiates (morphine help students become more tech- it up,' usually consisting of after- not even made by Honda. research papers this past and fetanyl). nologically iter&te a provide market rims, lowering springs February. Alan Styles, Professor Dawn Albertson will be pre- professors wlith a newndducationof Business and Accounting, acts senting her biological research on al tool. "I work and goeto school as chair of the Student Affairs MK-801, a chemical blocker for full-time," c Committee and will be accom- specific neurotransmitter recep- researcher Dommented student B panying the group of students tors in the body that are impli- it's taken a lotamonxtrarown, "So »Article cont. from page 1 will have 62,000 square feet, of e energy to private support. smaller in square footage than to the state competition in Saft cated in opiate tolerance and complete this project." The Business Building will University Hall, at 71,300 square Jose next weekend. Dr. Jackie sensitization in rats. be located near Palm Court, feet, but larger than Academic Trischman, research advisor and Azar Khazian will be preclose to Academic Hall. The Hall, at 56,000 square feet. New International version of the CSUSM Planning, Design, and "It will be a real signature D LI n j "We're getting a lot of interest from the community;' Bible all week long. "The New Construction web site reported building for us," stated Regina explained Bran. Pastors from San International Version was cho- that the four-story building Eisenbach, Assistant Dean for >>Articte cont. from page 1 Marcos and Escondido also came sen because it is a lot easier would have 69 Faculty offices, the College of Business. She to read than the a computer lab, and electronic added, "It is very exciting for King James ver- library cartels. The web site us, we have been planning for it Cristi Castillero said after sion" Ruth also showed that the building since the beginning." she finished reading her explained. segment. "I read the Bible quite Bran and Jessica often," said Christine Bliss, President of Catalano, a member oflnterPCC, approached Varsity Christian Fellowship. several bookstores in "Reading aloud realty the area. According brought a whole new dirnento Bran, bookstores sion to reading the Bible for me. to help read, as well as some were thrilled to donate the Bibles, It was really a great experience," Marines from Camp Pendelton Loaves and Fishes Christian bookOthers, such as Julien Fleury, an that are here completing their store donated Bibles. Another store, Bible Discount, also donated sevexchange student from France graduation requirements. The above picture shows the future business building, a project Priority Christian Challenge eral copies of the New Testament agreed, 'Heading the Bible out loud ^recently approved by the CSU Board of Trustees. gave away free copies of the to the club. is good for me and myEnglish (Courtesy Photo: CSUSM Planning, Design, and Construction). X1 Business Building C oming Soon Bible Readings # # 1 �April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month By LISA LIPSEY Pride Staff Writer Not many people may be aware that, in 1997, the State of California named April Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence can be a hush-hush topic and may get downplayed on some university campuses. At Cal State San Marcos the University Store is the only area on campus posting information. Sexual assault, as defined by the United States National Victim Center, is "any unwanted, indecent sexual conduct by a person towards a man, woman or child, accompanied by the threat of, or the exposure to danger, physr ical suffering or injury, fear, shame, humiliation and mental anguish." InCalifornia there is "a vision to end sexual assault." The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) is working to "expose the insidiousness of sexual violence, raise public awareness of what the American Medical Association has called a 'silent and violent epidemic,' change public perception of sexual violence and heal this degradation against the human race." From CALCASA's March 2001 report (www.calcasa.orgl lists some interesting statistics about sexual assault: An estimated 302,100 women and 92,700 men are forcibly raped each year in the United States • In the United States, one in three girls and one in five boys is assaulted as a child. The typical child sex offender molests an average of 117 children, most of whom do not report the offense. Sexual abuse is the most under-reported crime in the United States. While the number of cases isn't known, researchers estimate that as few as one in 10 cases is reported to authorities. • . Only 2 percent of rapists are convicted arid imprisoned. • About one in three women and one in eight men is raped after turning 18. . „ San Diego is number two in the state for reported rape occurrences. "In order to stop being victims, we ourselves must take up the struggle against [sexual assault]. Individually and collectively we can break the silence and make it no longer a taboo subject, or something shameful that weighs us down," states Susan Griffith, author o f "Rape: The Politics of Consciousness'' Here are 20 Ways You Can Begin to Stop Sexual Assault from the 1998 California AntiSexist Political Caucus: 1) If you have been a victim of sexual assault either by a stranger, acquaintance or an intimate, know there is help out there. Seek it. 2) Interrupt rape/sexual assault jokes. 3) Women: Take self-defense classes. 4) Recognize that no one asks or deserves to be assaulted ever. 5) Don't blame the victims for the violence perpetrated against them. 6) Know that silence does not equal consent. 7) Take responsibility for your own,sexuality; do not let it be defined by your partner, the media or anyone else. 8) Donate money or time as a ThePPLS Call for APERS The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. The PLS favors student writing and will privilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research in the student's field of study or published texts of a related kind. Staff and faculty contributions will also be considered. Photos or images (black and white preferred) of other artwork will also be accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Please submit images and text using the following instructions. The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS) a publication of The Pride, is again seeking student writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation-of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to write and professors are asked to take writing seriously. The student newspaper would like to publish expository, critical, and theoretical writing-as For judging and layout purposes: much as creative writing, poems, stories or film scripts. 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APA, MLA, Chicago, and all at (760) 750-6099; or by fax at (760) 750-3345. volunteer to local.crisis centers. 9) Do not use alcohol or drugs to get someone to have sex with you. 10) Men: Become an ally to the women in your life—do not participate in sexist behavior by objectifying or stereotyping women. 11) Teach your children, friends, parents and peers about the myths and realities of sexual assault. 12) Lobby your local, state and federal legislators for funding for sexual assault victims programs. 13) Let teachers and administrators know you want to have sexual assault awareness and prevention programs held at your school. 14) Support laws that encourage people to take responsibility for ending sexual assault. 15) Challenge images of violence against women and children in advertising, pornography | nd all forms of media. 16) Pay attention to cries for help. 17) Encourage women to be strong and powerful 18) Change whatever you are doing that helps create a culture where sexual assault is P possible. 19) Speak out or sexual assault will not end 20) Recognize that cooperation is power: support women and men working to end sexual assault. On Saturday, April 28, Palomar College is holding a Personal Safety Class from 8 am to 5pm. To sign up, contact Sally or Helene at The EYE, (760) 747-6281 extension 138. The EYE is also there for victims of sexual assault. The organization's 24-hour crisis hotline is (760) 747-6281. According to the Eye's web site (http:/ /www.theeye.org), they offer "Spanish speaking services, individual and family counseling, support groups,, sexual assault intervention, training in self defense and rape prevention services, solutions to family disputes between parents and children, special concerns of the elderly* assistance in securing residential services and information and referrals." CSUSM's plans for recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April 2002 are underway. Plans include a candlelight vigil for victims of sexual assault. If you are interested in helping to organizing a program or have an interest in speaking out against sexual assault, contact Lisa Lipsey at lipse001@csustti.edu. 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A: "I want to see ASI further student life on campus through the promotion and success of such events as the Spring Fest. I encourage students to attend ASI events and would hope that such events would promote student awareness of ASI, as well as the student life here at CSUSM." Q: What role would you play in implementing your goals and expectations? A: "I would try to implement ASI goals through the responsibilities of the VP of Finance position, I plan on keeping an up-to-date budget, keep the students informed of the budget through the ASI board and to keep track of budgeting success of ASI." Q: Why should the students elect you? A: "I have the experience as undergraduate representative, and through this experience I have a feel for some of the desires of the students, such as the need for increased studenjpfe. I enjoy being a student at CSUSM and hope that the students will recognize my determination, work ethic and desire to serve the student body in the best way I know how." By IDARCY WALKER Tim Ton I s seeking election as one of ASI's two College of Business RepresentaI tives. He is a I Global Business major. Ton said that important issues CSUSM students face include a "lack of information and connection in order for them to utilize all the free and helpful resources on campus." He added that these resources include the Career Center, the Writing and Math Centers, EOPS, ASI, ASPIRE, The Pride, financial aid and counselors. Ton recognizes that students negotiate other problems, including an "unexciting campus life" and the need to get more involved in the campus community. Ton said he also thinks that "moderation," in both academics and free time are necessary ingredients in a college environment. In order to make himself available to students, Ton said that he will "have an open door policy when on office hours (like professors on campus do), inform all the students of my school e-mail account, and occasionally have a booth in the quad promoting ASI. Deborah Elaine Lucas/Candidate for the Childcare Representative By DARCY WALKER Tammy Rodriguez is running for Corporate Secretary. *No Picture Available She currently holds the position of ASI Childcare Represen- By ANGELA OESTERLE tative. Asked her view on the most important aspect of the Deborah Elaine Lucas, a 28-year-old student and mother, gained her expeposition she is seeking, Rodriguez replied, "One of the most important jobs for the secretary is to keep the lines of com- rience while working with the ASI Board of Directors. Lucas says she believes munication open between the representatives and the execu- her knowledge of the difficulties of being a student and-a parent can help her better serve those students who also juggle school and family. Besides helping tives, the university personnel, and ASI and the students." In order to fulfill these responsibilities, Rodriguez said those with children, Deborah says she "would like to see more students use the she would focus on "Maintaining accurate records and relay- services offered by ASI" and also thinks ASI should play an important role in ing the information to the necessary persons involved in a student life, including childcare. Considering that the CSUSM campus has a timely manner either via e-mail, letter, or phone call." When diverse population and that all students should be supported, Lucas says she asked whom she voted for last November, Rodriguez declined "will focus on improving student services and support activities, especially as this university continues to grow." to answer. No Pictures Available of the Following Candidates ArtiPatel Being involved - By DARCY WALKER by being on campus." In response Arts & Sciences Representative in these committees to the question regarding his choice Psychology Major has taught me about Crystal Folk is also cam- for President, Frazier said, "Nader '"Not available for interview the working of ASI paigning for College of Arts and got my vote last election." and given me what Sciences Representative. Because My name is Arti Patel, and I am running for it takes to be a repshe was unavailable for questions, Lorena Lebert is running for the College of Arts and Sciences representative. resentative for the we have printed her statement. "My College of Business Representa- I am a psychology major and have been actively college of arts and name is Crystal Folk, I am a psy- tive. Lebert said, "I feel that a major involved in the campus community since my sciences and the stuchology major and I have been issue facing students in the College first semester here. I sat on the Student Hous- dents of CSUSM. I . attending Cal State San Marcos of Business is the ability to find a ing Association as the National Communication am a dedicated, hard for IVi years now. I am running job right out of college." Coordinator. I have also been the Vice Chair working, person who is looking forward to for College of Arts and Sciences In proposing a course of action, for the Inter Club Council for the past two years, excelling as a student leader at California State Representative. I will be dedicated Lebert said, My goal is to help stu- and I am currently involved with the first ASI University San Marcos. to the increase of student aware- dents become aware of the opportu- Programming Committee. ness by making infonnation more nities that are available to a CSUSM accessible for us, by promoting graduate within the San Diego/ By DARCY student life on campus, and by Southern California job market." ways in which Kipp WALKER enhancing our educational envi- Lebert is majoring in service sector plans to address the ronment. My hope is to lend a management. She cast her vote for concern offuturejob BrianKippisrunhand and raise a voice to help A1 Gore last November. success. ning for one of the bring about positive change in the When asked two seats for College upcoming year. I hope to receive Apryl Lynne Cross how he will get the of Arts & Sciences the necessary votes and represent Undergraduate Representative word out to students Repesentative, a you well in the future. I thank you Accounting Major who may need a repposition he said he for your support." resentative, but are My name is Apryl Cross and By ANGELA OESTERLE has held for the last not aware one exists, I am a second semester freshman Dustin Naylor month by appointment, because Kipp replied, "I now have Roderick Frazier has served at California State University San Candidate Undergrad Rep as Undergraduate Representative Marcos. I am applying for the posiDustin Naylor, a student at the seat was vacant. Kipp monthly visits with the departfor the last year and is seeking tion of Undergraduate Representa- CSUSM for two years, says believes he can best serve the ment heads to discover student another term. He is majoring in tive. I am majoring in Accounting he believes his role in ASI undergraduate community by issues and will spread the word liberal studies. Asked his View on and I feel that I would greatly ben- will be to lend an open ear to listening to their goals and con- in my classes. Kipp said he will key issues facing undergrad stu- efit Associated Students Incorpo- "students' questions and con- cerns. One ofthe goals he deems "do the homework, and hope dents at CSUSM, Frazier replied, rated because I have a lot of expe- cerns regarding their education, important is academic success that students meet me halfway." "The most important issue facing rience in a diverse group of orga- classes, clubs and all around transferring to job success. Kipp is majoring in economics. the undergrads at CSUSM is stu- nizations and I held various leader- campus life, which can be 'Working to establish an ROTC In the last national election, Kipp dent involvement. Why don't stu- ship positions in them all. voiced through myself, directly program here," is one of the voted for Geoige W. Bush. dents partake more in clubs, or to ASI." even in the outdoor activities we Brandon Cline Naylor considers his prior Stacey Helton f students have on campus during the week? Undergraduate Representative "executive positions in fundrais- Candidate College of Arts and aor club leadnd If it is an issue of time and interest, Computer Science Major ing and recruitment for clubs" Sciences Representative ers to solicit j then we need to see what is best for I want to be YOUR Undergrad- will make him well equipped to GNACIO the students and change our pro- uate Representative for this fine fulfill the role of Undergradu- By CLAUDIA eIxactly do you their opinions j Q: What grammed activities to accommo- university. I have been a part of the ate Representative. He says he want to see happen in ASI? on things that j could be | date the students." External Affairs committee where hopes to be able to work as a A: "I would like to see improved or Asked what specific action he I learned of new legislation and pol- team with the other leaders to more student and club feed- s treamlined will take to resolve this, Frazier icies set by California politicians make CSUSM better. back so that when new policies for the benefit of all students. answered, "I plan . . . to facilitate that could affect our university. I are implemented, they will I would also do surveys to forums and surveys to the current want YOU, the students who make work for our campus, rather see what type of activities students, and to work with SRL to this university tick, to know of new than being a copy of another students would like to see on take data from the orientation sur- policies and legislation that could campus's policy. I would also campus." veys to see what the incoming stu- affect YOU. Knowledge is power like to see more activities on QW dents want as well." Frazier said he and YOU, the students, are well campus that promote student dents :elect hy should the stuyou? will make himself available and get versed in knowledge of what could life." A: "I feel, that I will to know students by "using such happen to YOU and the university, Q: What role would you be able to give all students resources as The Pride to facilitate you can affect the way YOUR uniplay in implementing your more of a voice by taking into surveys and also let the students versity works. I hope to bring YOU, goals and expectations? consideration their opinions know in person exactly who I am j the students, this knowledge. A: "I would hold forums when voting. �Penny Lanese is running for ASI productivity of board members and the President. She is a biology major. Lanese was P level of customer service provided by unavailable for an interview with The Pride. our employees. We received much posiThe following is her candidate statement, on tive feedback regarding changes that record with ASI. were made, and I truly feel that the per"As president of ASI, I will uphold the ception of ASI has improved immensecore belief that Associated Students Inc, is ly." really for the students. Student clubs and Regarding one lesson he has learned organizations will remain a top priority. My from his year as President, Manship goals as president of ASI include bringing said that prior to his election, he "spent more student life on campus, supporting countless hours with the previous ASI By DARCY WALKER student activities and striving to help student E> President learning ll t would Dean Manship is the incumbent entail. However, aafterhat the jobffice, I clubs and organizations bring more events taking o running for reelection as ASI President. quickly realized that this job can be very on the CSUSM campus. I also have experiWhen asked to describe his most imporence in student government. I have held and faced tant accomplishment thus far, Manship unpredictable, not pIreparedmany obstaevery executive position 4n Anime Project N cles that I had myself for." replied, "The year before last year Manship added, "It takes many months Alliance, am a current member of several stuI served as Chair of the Inter-Club dent clubs, a voting member of CSFC (Club all aspects hat Council. I was not happy with the teo learnincluding howofowun athis job Sponsorship Funding Committee), and also ntails, t r million image of ASI within the CSUSM combelong to the disability awareness/climate corporation a f munity, and many students expressed dollarithout a doubts taheull-time student. committee." So w l feelings of mistrust towards this orga- I have learned in this pgreatest isesson. osition how Honee Folk is one of three candinization. When I took office this year as to work under pressure and with huge dates seeking the office of Executive President, I was determined to change ime c I anship i Vice President. Folk majors in commu- dents and your representation (ASI). the perception, and regain the students' tmajor.onstraints." Mhe votedsfa business He said that George nications. Although she was unavail- I will also encourage the administrat rust" "I found myself spending the W. Bush in the recent nationalorresidenp able for an interview, her candidate tors, faculty, and staff to work with largest amount of time dealing with the tial election. statement reads as follows: a cooperative spirit enabling our com- E "Put yourself out on a limb now munity to make informed, responsible Vinney but other things such as e-mail through the and then, that way you'll stand a decisions that benefit and enhance P Williams campus system and notices around campus chance of reaching the fruit!" These our academic progress. It is imperaExecutive can help to keep students aware ofASI activwords* of wisdom capture the enthu- tive that each student's opinion be R Vice-President ities." siasm and effort with which I will acknowledged with respect; therefore, By Q: Why should the students elect you? approach issues concerning each stu- I will diligently work to fill each camCLAUDIA A: "I feel that I have the experience dent on our campus, when you elect pus committee with student represenIGNACIO to be ASI Executive VP. To hold this posime, Honee Folk, as your Executive tation. It is my goal to increase aware- S tion, you cannot learn as you gp. I have the Vice President of Associated Students, ness and make information accessible uccessful g I "I'I i liuli lilihi I H III "" Q: Wknowledge ofohow a sMoreover,sItudentnotovhat Inc. to all students by utilizing technology ernment can perate. will be I role would you I am wholeheartedly committed to and other campus resources to update in the play in imple- iontimidated by anyone SI whoadministration issues of diversity that face this cam- the campus- community on the issues D r other members of A are not workmenting your goals and expectations? pus and its community. It is essential ASI address. ing toward the better good of all students. A: "Ifelected ASI Executive \^ce-Pres- I was vice president at my previous junior that we all feel valued, accepted, and "My hope is to share with you my treated with respect, and I will operate passion as a student advocate, and my E ident, one of my main objectives would be college as well as president of the Inter-Club to oversee student involvement and activi- ouncil. I feel that h he experience with an attitude of zero tolerance for energy as a student leader. Allow me N ties around campus. To inform students we Cnd determination to Ibe ave tExecutive Vice anything less. I am dedicated to build- to be the student voice, YOUR voice; ASI can continue to use current forms of com- a resident" ing communication between the stu- together we can make a difference." P munication such as Pride advertisements, Sebastien Baranyai/Candidate run- promoting student life on campus, and ning for Executive Vice President. this will remain one of my primary *No picture available. goals. His major is service sector manageAs your Executive Vice President, ir o T ^ Ament. Because he was unavailable to talk I will be committed to assisting the to The Pride, we have included his candi- President in all functions, and assume date statement. all duties, powers, and responsibilities "My name is Sebastien Baranyai and in case of his absence, to ensure that I am running for Executive Vice President student concerns are heard at all levels with e duction and training from G IA of Associated Students Incorporated, of the University. My top priority as ™ learning center of the gem & jewelry industry I have been working with ASI for Executive Vice President will be to guartwo semesters, and am currently the antee that the University responds to all | > f ; ^ D i p l o m a P rograms a nd C ourses in G emology, Marketing and Promotion Chairman of your expectations and to help you make ' J ewelry-Manufacturing, J ewelry D esign the Associated Students Programming your college years the most enriching Committee. I have been dedicated to experience possible." i n C ampus, D istance L earning, a nd E xtension Classes R E S I E T Sc V c E 11 T Wputh : By DARCY WALKER * Jocdyn Brown is running for Vice President of External Affairs. She has worked as ASI corporate secretary for the last year. When asked, "What specific actions would you take to get students more involved in campus life?" Brown responded, "It's important to bring back issues from the C SSA... issues that effect all students in the CSUs. I'd be starting a lobby corps to bring students up to date on political issues. I also think that with anything you want participation in, the biggest thing is advertising." Brown proposed advertising on campus using "open forums in the free speech area, posting, and working on posting policy. For elections they open it up. We've been putting things up in chalk, but it seems like we can't do that for anything else. Regarding student involvement, Brown added, "You can put it all out there, but then it depends on how many students come to you. One challenge is that we don't have a residence hall." Asked, "What have you learned so far, from being involved in ASI, about the position?" Brown replied, "I've gone to probably 50 percent of the CSSA conferences, so I see the whole process. A lobby corps would help as a political committee, to get students involved with issues like tax on text books, to bring that information downfromCSSA through a group of students who could help me spread it around campus. I also have helped with voter registration and the open forum, when we brought local candidates on campus before last election." Brown is a biology major. She said she voted for Al Gore in the recent national elections. Y ear R ound A dmission V isit o ur O pen H ouse t o F ind O ut M ore ^ ^ p t at»iiiay 9 A pril 2 8 1 : 0 0 - 4 : 0 0 p m ; ggllg1 | II mBHRP!; • Campus tours • Classroom demos • Admissions • Financial Aid & Scholarships • Career Services • Instructors and students Q &A • G em museum exhibits • G em and jewelry bookstore F or M ore i nfo c all 8 00-421-7250 e xt. 4 222 E -mail: o jienhouse@gia.edu • Door prizes and refreshments • Free event! Free parking! No R SVP needed! Established in 1931, GIA is accredited by ACCSCT and D ETC G EMOIOGICAL I NSTITUTE O F A MERICA® D irections: F rom 1-5 • E ast o n C annon • R ight o n L egoiand D rive • G IA is o n t he right 5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 www.aia.e �Arts & Entertainment 6 Tuesday, April 24, 2001 The Pride The Charlie Parker Story Shown for CSUSMs Film Series By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer Beneath the shadows of the dark, smoke-filled nightclubs of the 1940s comes a murky portrayal of the life of the world's most famous junkie. Sifting through the nightclub life, laden with alcohol and druginduced delirium, Clint Eastwood creates an account focused on the character of Charlie Parker in "Bird." Admission to "Bird," the second piece in CSUSM's Art's and Lectures Film Series, was free, but only about 30 people showed up. Touching only certain historical aspects of the Bebop era, the film showcases more of the music created by Parker (played by Forest Whitaker). Bouncing between scenes of heroin-induced mayhem and improvisational jazz, Whitaker does a great job getting into character for this tough roll. The film highlights the last few years of Parker's life and how he neglected to care for himself, leading to his demise. When he died, the coroner estimated his age to be 65, but he was actually 34. "Don't ever let them take me back to Kansas City," said Parker, who moved away from his roots and created his own completely fresh style of music. Known for changing the face of jazz forever, the Bird added eighth notes in his melodies, giving bebop flavor to old favorites and eventually creating an entirely new sound. The bebop musicians played so fast and had so many rhythm changes that listeners sometimes complained they couldn't dance to the new sound. Touring through Harlem, Chicago, Hollywood, the southern states and Paris, Parker didn't listen to the criticism and was dedicated to finding an audience and ways to make money by playing his horn. Relatively unsuccessful in gaining monetary success, the Bird was able to eventually turn heads and one scene showed fans in Paris raining down roses as he ended a performance. Although technology in the 1940s was not what it is today, sound enhancements allowed the true recordings to be used for the soundtrack, and this accented what the film focused on: the music of Charlie Parker and this father of bebop. Clint Eastwood got together with Chan Parker, Charlie's fourth wife, and found many of Parker's live recordings. They weren't very clear but by using digital sound equipment, Eastwood and Parker were able to find some recordings never before released that add to the true beauty of the Bird's live improvisation abilities, matching the dark nightclub scenes that saturate the film, One recurring image in the film is a single drum cymbal floating through the air used to bridge different scenes. The cym- at again. Two important men in Parker's life as told in the story are Dizzy Gillespie (played by Samuel E. Wright) and Red Rodney (played by Michael Zelniker). Gillespie, also know for his contributions to bebop, portrays the success that Parker was never able to obtain. In the film, you find the love the two had for each other, but they end up taking different paths. Gillespie leads a successful big band in an overt attempt to prove the masses wrong about the new sound, while Parker's irresponsibility leads him to always being broke, late and in the mist of drug disorientation. Parker befriends Red Rodney while in L.A., where Red finds Parker sitting on a trashcan shooting up heroin preparing for a gig. The two end up teaming up later in the movie for a colorful tour of the South, marking one of the only bright tours in the film. In this part, it shows not only segregation at nightclubs of rural areas, but the group having fun as they successfully perform, drawing at times dancing crowds of over 500. If you are looking for a 1940's jazz history lesson, then you Charlie Packer plays sax in early 1940's might be left wondering, but if (Courtesy photo: Charlieparker.com) you want to see a true fan's turn at an open improv night laughter. This episode sparked representation of the character at a club. He charged the stage him, driving him to become the of Charlie Parker, then check and began playing with the band. best. Parker learned all his scales, out Clint Eastwood's "Bird." After a few lines, his playing backward and forward, and he began to fall off beat, and the vowed he would never be laughed bal represents a day in Parker's life he will never forget. When he was sixteen and just starting to venture out as a saxophone player, it was young Charlie's Joey Ramone's Death R A M O N E S By AMY BOLASKI Pride Staff Writer Joey Ramone, front man for the pioneering American punk band The Ramones, died Sunday, April 15, in a New York hospital at age 49. Ramone, often hailed as the father of punk rock, was hospitalized last month with lymphatic cancer, which he'd been fighting for years. Born Jeffrey Hyman, Ramone started playing in garage bands in New Yorkhe quickly put aside drumming to front for the Ramones, whose four members all adopted the same last name. The band burst on the scene in a musical era quickly growing stagnant. Ramone called 70s rock "a hodgepodge of Pink Floyd and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer and all that. [We] stripped it right down to bone, and we disassembled it and reassembled it and put all the raw energy and raw emotion and guts and attitude back into it." They put attitude and energy back into a flagging scene and are credited with the subsequent explosion of the British punk music scene in 1976. After spending only two days and $6,000 on their debut album, The Ramones, the band toured in England in 1977, and its early music provided a veritable breeding ground for bands like The Clash and The Sex Pistols to take off from. Their simple, three-chord melodies and high-energy, garage rock sound never propelled them into the Top 40, but it did establish them as "the daddy punk group of all time," according to Joe Strummer of The Clash, who paid homage to The Ramones in a recent interview with Spin magazine. Album cover shows their easy going punk rock style. Joey R. (3rdfrom left), died ofcancer April 15. (Courtesy Photo/Geesonweb site) Their first single, "Bliztkrieg Bop" paved the way for 21 albums, 14 of which were studio-produced efforts by renowned producer Phil Spector. 1979's effort, End ofthe Century,; was their bestselling album, and while the band only climbed as high as 44 on the charts, their remake of "Baby, I Love You" made it into the top 10 in Britain. Despite the lack of commercial success, The Ramones. remained beloved in the hearts of fans in both the United States and Britain for more than 22 years. The band members' blend of leather, denim, sunglasses and sneakers rendered them recognizable anywhere, along with characteristically short, thumping singles like "I Wanna Be Sedated," "Sheila is a Punk Rocker" and "Beat on the Brat." Ramones Mania, the band's 1988 compilation album, quite possibly holds the record for most songs on one album, casing 30 of their most popular. The Ramones retired in 1996 with a farewell performance on the Lollapalooza tour and a final performance in Toronto in 1997. Joey Ramone spent nearly half of his life performing, and those of us who were lucky enough to catch The Ramones, live hold a ticket stub somewhere reminding us that we were privy to something groundbreaking. Joey Ramone will be missed. drummer took off a cymbal and threw it at the feet of Parker, gouging him off the stage. The young musician was humiliated and the entire audience broke into No Cash? No Job? No Problem! The Slot Player's Paradise" Rincon Casino has all the right answers for you. Rincon Casino offers full and part-time employment, great pay and outstanding benefits. Come check out our booth, Wednesday April 25 at the CSUSM Career Fair in Founders Plaza. Or visit us at our employment office at... th 33750 Valley Center Rd. Valley Center, CA. 92082 Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm Or Saturday 10am - 2pm Remember a job at Rincon Casino could be a career at Harrah's �It Happened "One Night at McCool s" the dark bluish lighting in the Jewel. Perhaps the only opinion bingo hall. I haven't seen that they all shared in common was choice of colors for scenes in that Jewel fulfilled their fantamany other films and this image sies. seemed to make an impression With the exception of one on other moviegoers as well. a-ha song ("Velvet") on the Also, Zwart's attention to soundtrack, the rest of the music detail, especially in the casting throughout the film did not realof average-looking bingo play- ly fit certain scenes. For examMatt dillon and Liv Tyler star in "One ing extras helped this particular ple, a violent shooting scene with Night at McCool's" scene look natural and inviting. The Village People's "YMCA" (Courtesy photo/USA Films) "We went to bingo parlors for playing in the background didn't By VICTORIA B. SEGALL this film and the people there make sense and interrupted the Pride Editor are as real as you can get," said flow of the film. Zwart during the film's college Overall, Zwart's directional It all happened one night press conference held in Beverly style and the cast save "One at McCool's. The lives of three Hills on April 1. "Those are the Night at McCool's." Douglas' men are forever changed in kinds of characters that really portrayal of Burmeister is espethis dark comedy when they meet inspire m e," he added. cially fun to watch, with his the lady in red, Jewel. Randy, The final scene of this film relaxed style, perverted sense of a sweet, gullible bartender is also excellent. Zwart cleverly humor, and his obvious toupee. (played by Matt Dillon of "Wild brings the scene from the film's When asked why he thought Things"), Detective Dehling, a symbolic "snow globe," to real people would come to this parprotector-figure (played by John life and made me like the film ticular film, Zwart replied, "You Goodman of "Roseanne"), and a little more. get to see the other actors in parts Carl, a cocky sex-maniacal lawThe audience sees com- you've never seen before. Liv yer (played by Paul Reiser of pletely different perspectives of Tyler added, "They're all not per"Mad About You") unsurpris- Jewel's personality from Randy, fect and they're all making misingly fall in love with Jewel. Dehling and Carl's interpreta- takes. They're all really human, Played by Liv Tyler of "Armageddon," Jewel is charming, sexy and sly. Tyler is likable in this role, and she pulls off the seemingly innocent and sweet side of Jewel. The additional cast also includes Reba McEntire who plays Dr. Green, Carl's no-nonsense psychiatrist. Green serves as, what I like to call, "feministrelief' in a film with one too many unrealistic sexy carwash scenes with Tyler. The steamy sex scenes and macho characters (namely Reiser's character and his love for bondage) almost make the John Goodman and Paul Reiser in "One Night at McCools" film predictable and boring, but director Harald Zwart manages Jewel. Randy sees her(Courtesy Photo/USA Films)ho is known more Zwart, w as a sweet to save the film with his direc- and innocent housewife-figure, for his award-winning European tional style in particular scenes. Dehling sees her as a reincarna- commercials and music videos, For example, the film begins makes his directorial film debut with the scene of an ordinary tion eofshis dead wife who needs in this dark comedy. _ and C sees her bingo hall where Randy meets tao b is aved,goddess.arl uch conOne Night at McCool's" s h sex a hit man and confidante, Mr. trasting perspectives Smade me opens Friday, April 27. The film Burmeister (played by Michael question who was the most reli- has a running time of 93 minutes Douglas of "Traffic"). This first able character in his depiction of and is rated R by the MPAA. sppnp is unusual. esneciallv with Super-slacker Gord (Tom Green) gets a rude awakeningfrom his dad, played byfamous comedian Rip Torn. (Courtesy Photo: Chris Helcermanas-Benge/Twentieth Century Fox) Tom Green Fingered By MARLINO BATINGA Pride Staff Writer "I could not stop laughing, my stomach ended up hurting so much" said Lucy Barragan, a Liberal Arts major from USD. "I was already falling off of the edge of my seat and five minutes of the movie hadn't even passed." If you enjoy MTV's "The Tom Green Show," then your stomach will definitely be hurting after you see "Freddy Got Fingered." Green, director, co-writer, and star of this new motion picture, brings his outrageous antics to the big screen once again as he plays Gord Brady, a 28-year-old who dreams of being an animation artist. I have to admit this isn't the greatest movie, but there is unquestionably no other movie like this out there. If you've followed Tom Green's work, then you'd know what to expect from this madman. However, for those of you who haven't, let me warn you that this film will keep you on your toes due to Green's sexual and bizarre humor. When Brady leaves his hometown of Portland, Oregon in the attempt of fulfilling his fantasies in Los Angeles, his parents couldn't have been more ecstatic that their son was finally leaving home. As result of a poor evaluation of his talent, however, Brady gives up and runs back home to Portland. His lack of inspiration causes his father to try to force him to move out in order to find a job, but Brady retaliates by provoking a father-son feud. With this storyline, "Freddy Got Fingered" puts a twist on the concept of father-son relationships as well as providing the audience with the moral issue of "not giving up." My only issue was that the movie didn't really make any sense. "Freddy Got Fingered," nevertheless, is a movie that I recommend and should not be overlooked, just find someone to go with and be prepared to laugh like you've never laughed before. Tom Green's antics are definitely worth the money. I t ' s e a s y to m a t e a c h i l d s m i l e . A few words of encouragement, maybe a special reward for a special performance Parents do It all the time, and so do leathers. Good teachers are the difference between a child who succeeds and one who stumbles. They are the ones who make math fun and science seem like m adventure Into another world. Teaching Is the profession that allows you to see the most gratifying, Immediate and Instantaneous reward of a job well done ~ a child's smile. Make a child smile. Take the next step - teach! M ake t he d ifference #f a l ifetime. Call t -888~ca!teach o r v isit w ww,caiteachxom CalTeach, administered by the CSO Chancellor's Office �Student Apathy: The Disheartening CSUSM Experience By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor D JL % epeatedly, I hear the same complaint from students. "There is nothing to do on this campus." I too have whined about this, but it is not true. As a student journalist, I have been lucky to attend and report on many campus cess workshops to address different types of student needs. I have attended a few of these workshops, all of which had only a handful of students in attendance. Other student services do not fare much better. I can't speak fof the Math Center, but as a tutor in the Writing Center, I notice that many appointment time slots go unfilled because few students choose to take advantage of having tutors at their disposal—at no cost to the student ! events, but I am one of the few students who often attends cam pus The Arts and Lectures Series events. The lack of student interest on our campus has never held each semester includes free really been a concern to me, that concerts, film series, lectures, is, until this week. The truth and art exhibits. The Brown - is, there is plenty to do on our Bag Noontime Concerts fare well campus, but we, as students, are (mainly because students are failing to do our part in attending already in The Dome and are the opportunities provided to us. forced to attend while they eat As I enjoyed the April 19 lunch), but the other events rarefestivities at Cesar Chavez Day, I ly draw much attendance. The looked on in sadness at the scarce Arts and Lectures Series is not group in attendance. Outside alone, however, because this is a of a few professors, club lead- problem for the other events held ers, MEChA, and the Dean and on campus each semester. Assistant Dean of students, no Special events, such as last one was there. I was impressed year's world famous pianist perby how hard the students had formance Tori Stoedle, a discusworked to organize this event sion with Hollywood producer, and deeply upset at the turnout. Denise Shaw, and a UCSD proYet, this is not fessor's debut the first time this film, were all has happened. held in ACD 102. The room Although is able to accomthe first Cesar modate a large Chavez event on crowd ofpeople, March 28 had however, each a better turnout, event only drew other club events a handful of stuthat week did not dents (outside of fare so well. The those required Victorious Club to be there for held Disabled class). Awareness days in Founders Victorious Clubugave students the This opportunity to nderstand Plaza. I watched living with a disability is likewhat semester there during as most of the Disabled Awareness days. Above, a has been a students passed blind student leads her brother on range of activby their table ities, including a tour. without even a (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) another pianist second glance. p erformance, Lack of student interest has poetry readings, Black History also led to the death of some Month events, Women's Herstory clubs, such as the Pride Alliance. Month events, and more, all with The gay and lesbian club on few students in attendance. campus ended last year because Voting, both in the student the vice president moved out of elections and for student fee state and the president graduat- increases, rarely have a turnout ed, leaving no one behind to pick of more than 10% of the campus up the pieces. The same was true population. Around only 500 for many other clubs, including students elected our student the Democrat club that ended in government last year. At the stu1997 or 1998. The Green Party dent union advisory board open tried to begin a club last semes- forum, the union representative ter, but quickly died out due spoke to a crowd of three to to lack of student interest in four people. Then only a small grassroots politics. This lack of number of people turned out to concern or awareness, however, vote on whether every student extends beyond the clubs and should pay more in student fees their events. to build a Student Union/Track As a §ervice to students, and Field house. CSUSM periodically holds sucAssociated Students, Inc.— your student government—holds bi-weekly Board of Directors meetings. Although there is ample open forum time for any student to address the board with any concerns or issues, hardly any students ever attend the meetings. Even worse, ASI could not garner enough student interest this semester to fill all of the student slots for campus committees. One such committee, outside of ASI, that was able to bring students in, is the Campus Climate committee that meets biweekly on Tuesday evenings. Although several students joined the c ommittee t o (Left) Tim Bills, MEChA, and members of United Farm Workers organized the Cesar Chavez event held on campus. (Above) Abram Pelayo drums during Chavez ritual # (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) address this very issue, they are the same few student leaders who are already actively involved in many areas of the campus. The problem is not with the student leaders getting involved, but that they are the ONLY ONES getting involved. This campus needs MORE student involvement in order to improve our campus climate. S ^ o, why is this happening? What is wrong with us? Do we, as students, really just not care? Well, the lack of attendance could easily prove that, yet enough students complain about having nothing to do, so they obviously do care. So, why are students not showing up? Let's look at the possible reasons: The off-campus events are easy to explain. They are not at a convenient location to just drop in. Lack of advertising could explain it, but most clubs and organizations have flyers, billboards, signs, and some, not all, clubs send their club meeting and event dates, to The Pride for the Calendar section. out of class. Yes, this is one of the something outside of my own biggest obstacles. There may be little world of school, work, and many students who would love family. Doing so did not lead to enjoy the, variety of activities me to join any organizations or offered, but they do not have a take up the cause as my own, moment to spare. That is a shame. but it helped to break down disYet, wait! Many of the club lead- criminative barriers I admittedly ers have families, full time jobs, may have had before then, and to school and still manage not only appreciate the struggles of many to attend bi-weekly club meetings people in California. and attend other clubs events, For those students who don't but also spend many spare hours want the college experience, be working hard to organize campus aware that there is more to life events that hardly any students than the right degree and the right bother to attend. job. Someday you may regret not Although there may be many taking advantage of the many more reasons for the apathetic opportunities to better yourself natures of CSUSM students, I as a person. So, I urge every will only look at two more: One, * student to attempt to get involved many students may have no inter- in at least one event on campus est in the type of events held this semester, not only to better on campus. Two, at a commuter you, but also to enrich our entire campus many students say they campus community. are just here for a degree and not the "college experience." Well, to these students I say, this may be your only chance. Now, at col- C6~Erfitgr Melanie Addington lege, you have the opportunity to Co-Edito* Victoria B. Segail explore the diverse world around Opinion Editor Darcy Walker Feature Editor Nathan Fields you. Copy Editor my olaski I often go to the events that Graduate Intern AayneBBraman J interest me, but I also try to stay Adviser Madeleine Marshall open-minded and try out new ~ AM and things. To be quite honest, I had published inopinionsride,letters to tthe eoditor* The P represent he pinions The Pride ' ofthe author* and do not n^essarily represent the views of The Pride, or of Califerma. State University San Marcos. - Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The. Pride editorial board. tetters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-inail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to Pride electronic mkil account, rather than the individual editors. 3t. is'the policy of The Pwdc not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. .• The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year; Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establish: CSUSM student looks at psychology research projects that were on display at Psychology Research Fair on Friday, April 20th. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Perhaps, the time that events are scheduled does not work with student's schedules. Well, yes, that could explain why some events are empty, but all of them? Many students have jobs, families, and other responsibilities to take care of once they get little interest in farm worker's rights until I went to an open presentation by Professor Bonnie Bade who outlined the extensive study she had participated in regarding the health status of California's farm workers. Simple curiosity led me to spend my afternoon learning about mm.:*' i * "- * The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-000! 'Fax: .(760 Email: pite&@c$mm.tdu , vww.csusm.edu/pride �Freedom of Speech By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer •*» the media for a ruling on what constituted obscenity. What people believe to be right and wrong The cyclical nature of ideas is relative, as is censorship. The is sometimes disturbing. Just concepts are relative to whom when you think an issue con- the material under scrutiny is cerning society has'finally been applicable. In other words, what beaten down until there is no lon- is obscene to one may be beautiger controful to another. versy, it surJohn Tanner, faces again to a Florida district be opened up attorney during and revisitthis time, was ed. an advocate for Free censoring music speech isi a lyrics brought constitutional about by the right, while popularity of the censorship is | rap group 2 Live based on | Crew, He and individual or (many others pi ^J^ss^^^Js^^' m group values. agreed the mateF a ampus Although dia- Theitsree Speechostreaton tcime rial was obscene metrical, they (s unused m of heields ) and should not define one Pride Photo/Nathan F be available in another. When an issue con- Florida music stores. The issue cerning one idea is in question, gained national attention and the other is bound to surface in was the catalyst for trying to define such a relative term. The order to keep the balance. case ended up providing an opportunity for the masses to re-evaluate and determine what was to be considered obscene. The law, ideally, is the voice of he he decision from The writers for The Pride tthat masses.s Teflected today in case i r are not paid, although some are parental advisories on material on work study. They do not con- that fits the agreed upon model form to any group's beliefs, and are by no means influenced by of what constitutes obscenity. any outside sources. The Pride is an open forum of communication and the writers take pride (pun intended) in providing an The Constitution o the honest look at the issues con- United States guaranteesf freecerning students and the community. The press is free and tdom pof stpeech, andn sjcenarios his right i eopardy is driven to keep a balance ohatry ut restrict expression will r t to between students, ASI and the meet opposition to the highest administration, keeping all those degree. From the right to march concerned involved in the uni- on Washington to the desire to versity's issues. draw naked people, freedom is The Pride is completely stu- in the hands of the people, and dent generated. Whether the when individuals or groups try news is good or bad, it is about to infringe on this right it only informing the reader from a provides more incentive to fight. student's perspective—no matter who's best interest is on the line. No one faction has influence on what is printed! "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridgThroughout history times ing the freedom of speech, or change and the beliefs and reac- of the press; or the right of the tions of people reflect these people peaceably to assemble, changes. The values placed on and to petition the Government ideas are subjective at best. for a redress of grievances." When conflict arises between individuals or groups that disagree, especially on what are CSUSM Community considered moral issues, the In response to the idea that solution found only serves until The Pride is influenced or cenanother point arises, possibly much later in time, renewing sored by the administration, the the controversy and opening the forum is open, the address is issue to be re-evaluated from provided. If you have something to say or a problem that needs to yet another perspective. In the mid to late 1980s, cen- be addressed, the press is free sorship was the topic under fire. and your voice is valued part of It was brought to the courts and the campus community. w Regarding The Pride Free Speech Article One Censorship Know Wonhere Your Money CGoes? torium employee raises and Early Learning enter experi- TnHcrina bv hp A SIT B H a p t Judging h y tthe AST R nudget for Fiscal Year 2000, the student body is paying for a huge bureaucracy that needs to be refocused. A large amount of the budget goes toward employee salaries, an observation that does not reflect negatively upon the work of our employees, rather exemplifies a fiscal policy in need of reform. As an ASI "shareholder," I would like to make the following recommendations for next year's budget: Problem: CSUSM students do not know how their money is being spent. Recommendation : Videotape the ASI meetings when the budget is proposed so that every student can see how their representatives are allocating their money and how their representatives voted. Also, post the budget in the recreation center where all the students can see it. Problem: Half the $860,000 budget went toward employee salaries, benefits, payroll taxes, and university fees. Recommendation: Pass legislation restricting that amount to no more than 35% of the annual budget. Enact a 10-year mora- t n r i n m o n p mnlnvpp r aises a nd benefits, retaining the employees we have now but letting them know that they won't be getting a raise anytime soon. Work with the university about eliminating excessive fees. Problem: The CSUSM Early Learning Center gets almost no support from the university. Last year, Betsy Gibbs of Cal Letter to the Editor State Fullerton conducted a survey of twenty CSU Child Care Facilities. Nineteen CSU's contributed an average of $56,000 to their respective childcare programs. According to the survey, CSUSM was the only school that did not contribute any money directly toward its daycare center. Recommendation: Insist that the administration support our day care facility and return that amount to the students. The "extra" money would,help offset the $160,000 loss the 4 F a r l v L e a r n i n & C e n t e r e xneri ences annually. Problem: Restrict discretionary spending. Example: The Early Learning Center shows it spends $1,000 on advertising, but we never see any advertisements in the campus newspaper. That Money probably went toward administrative supplies, but the ASI budget has that category listed with a separate amount. Recommendation: Design a budget that restricts this type of spending. Problem: Only $25,000 of the $860,000 budget (less than 3%) is allocated toward supporting club activities. Recommendation: Increase that amount to entice more club participation. Finally, as a show of good faith, the ASI Board of Directors could vote themselves a 10% decrease in their scholarships. They would return the combined savings of that money (approximately $3,300) to the students. Steve Compian Literature and Writing Studies D rama at t he C omputer L ab By CLAY BABER Pride Staff Writer As I . walked to my seat in the open access computer lab in Academic Hall, I began to realize that in the time it took me to print a copy of my midterm project, my computer space had been invaded by a group of students who were huddled around the computer next to mine. At first I didn't think anything of it. I figured that a simple "Excuse me" would do the trick, and I would have my own space back. As I approached the pack of bodies clustered around my station, I noticed that not only did I no longer have a chair, but the mouse and keyboard of my computer were practically buried under a pile of backpacks and binders. One of these backpacks happened to be conveniently placed on the right hand side of the keyboard so that my midterm project was now concluded with seven pages of 2's 3's and 6's. Naturally I assumed that the whole situation was an accident, and that these invaders would certainly understand my position when I asked them to move their belongings and their bodies out of my space. Once I shouted over them to get their attention, I got a response, but not exactly what I expected. When I asked them to please move their stuff and relinquish my chair, they looked at me like I was an idiot. I received no apology, and I was looked upon as if I was the one causing a problem. The "chair t hief' actually asked me to find him another seat. I thought to myself, "Remain calm. Some people just can't help being stupid." Not once did I raise my voice, nor did I make a scene, although I had every right to. Instead I spoke politely and maintained my composure so that I did not "sink to their level," so to speak. After a short deliberation, I got my chair back, but now the mound of backpacks that was originally on top of my keyboard was piled on the floor at my feet. So there I sat, sidesaddle in my chair trying to create a reference page for my project, while the swarm of students carried on at a noise level that made it impossible to concentrate on anything. I am not quite sure what they were doing on the computer, but they were glued to the screen like a group of eight-year-old boys looking at a dirty magazine. Who knows, but perhaps I was interrupting some type of substantial bonding moment for these individuals. Maybe they were just blatantly rude. Whatever the case, I was amazed at the lack of respect for others that they exhibited. I realize this particular lab is not designated a "quiet" lab, and that these students had as much of a right to be there as I did. What they do not have, however, is the right to disrupt others who are minding their own business, working intently on important school projects. We are all here to learn the skills necessary to succeed in life, yet some of us seem to lack the basic "people skills needed to interact with others on campus. Like it or not, we all have to work together here, so how about brushing up on your common courtesy guidelines. We all will benefit. My intent in sharing this episode is not to point a finger at anyone in particular, but instead it is to open someone's eyes to their irrational behavior. I hold no grudges, nor do I seek any type of revenge for the actions of these students. My only hope is that these, individuals now realize how their actions affect others, and that perhaps they will begin to show respect and courtesy towards their fellow students. "Some people just can't help being stupid." Letters should be submitte4#a electron^ The Pride e l e c t r o n i c uaail account, rather than the individual editors. Dea<Ume submissions isrioonthe Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number,e-mail and identification It is The Pnrfepolicy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and onlyfor,grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride ifyou are interested in writing news articles. �Cougars Make Tracks Everywhere They Go Track Team Update Neithern Rain Nor W ind Stop Cougars from Qualifying for Nationals By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer On a rainy Saturday, April 7, while many of us were inside our homes drinking hot chocolate, the track and field team was competing at Point Lorna Nazarene University's Four-Way M eet " The off-and-on rain made the day what many of the runners called "a nasty day for running." The wind, blowing out k of the south, only affected the turns on the track, CSUSM's Camille. Wilborn, Katherine Nibblett, Felisha Mariscal and "Luci Downey competed in the 800-meter relay. Wilborn passed the baton to Niblett who had been sick the night before and had a fever that morning. Nibblett gave the baton to Mariscal, who, with no time to lose, ran an excellent race, handing the baton to Downey, a 400-meter runner with no experience in the 800-meter. Downey ran the 800-meter in 2:22. Overall, the women ran a time of 9:33.2 (qualifying mark 9:40). "This was our last opportunity to reach the qualifying times, and although I thought we were not going to make the qualifying mark, we crushed it," said Coach Scott: The women's 4x800 relay team said they were very surprised and happy with their performances and that they reached their personal best. "It was very exciting for all of us," said Wilborn. The men's 1,500-meter featured Marcus Chandler (4:01.3) and Mike Manzano (4:02.8), who took first and second place, and Mike Shannon who came in fourth place (4:06.2). In the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Brian Sullivan took first place (10:03.3). James Adams took second place in the 3,000-meter race (8:40.2). By KEVIN FRISK Pride Staff Writer On Sunday, April 29, students and faculty at Cal State San Marcos will participate in the March of Dimes, a nationwide walk/run event aimed at generating donations to improve the health of babies by preventing Among the top Cal State San Marcos results: Women's Events 100-meter: Jessica Walker, 12.8 (third place, Heat 1) 100-meter: Andrea Jackson, 13.9 (fourth place, Heat 1) 200-meter: Jessica Walker, 27 (third place, Heat 1) 400-meter: Luci Downey, 58.2 (first place, Heat 1) 400-meter: Denaye Lakotich, 63.1 (third place, Heat 1) 800-meter: Camille Wilborn, 2:23.7 (third place). , 800-meter: Felisha Mariscal, 2:23.9 (fourth place) 800-meter: Leslie Akers, 2:34.6 (seventh place) 3,000-meter: Cara Rumble, 10:43.1 (fifth place) 4x800 relay: (Felisha Mariscal, Katherine Niblett, Camille Wilborn, Luci Downey), 9:33.2 (second place) By CHRIS FISHER For The Pride 400-meter: Shaun Bright, 54.3 (sixth place, Heat 1) 800-meter: Mike Manzano, 2:01.2 (fifth place) 800-meter: Mike Shannon, 2:02.6 (seventh place) 1,500-meter: Marcus Chandler, 4:01.3 (first place) 1,500-meter: Mike Manzano, 4:02.8 (second place) 1,500-meter: Mike Shannon, 4:06.2 (fourth place) 3,000 steeplechase: Brian Sullivan, 10:03.3 (first place) 3,000-meter: James Adams, 8:40.2 (second place) 110-meter Hurdles: Anthony Blacksher, 15.2 (third place) 110-meter Hurdles: Sean Daley, 16.8 (sixth place) 400-meter Hurdles: Anthony Blacksher, 59.7 (fourth place, Heat 1) 400-meter Hurdles: Sean Daley, 62.2 (fifth place, Heat 1) 4x400 relay: 49.5 (fourth place) High jump: Ryan Miller, 5'10" (sixth place) With the season half over, the track team is in full stride. On April 14 the team split up in order to take part in two separate track meets. The UCSD Collegiate Invitational and Azusa Pacific's Meet of Champions both proved to be highly competitive. Among CSUSM's many performers, Denaye Lakotich soared to an all time best height of 9'10.50 in the pole vault. Lakotich later ran the 400-meter (1:02.47) giving her sixth place. Luci Downey ran the 400-meter with a time of 57.83 seconds giving her a NAIA national qualifying time. An outstanding second place finish in the 1,500-meter race by Marcus Chandler with a time of 3:55.86, along with Mike Shannon (3:58.38) and Mike Manzano (4:04.04) finishing shortly after. Ryan Miller, in the high jump, placed second, clearing 6'00.00. CSUSM's Cougar track team will have their next meet at UC Irvine on April 28. birth defects and infant mortality. The event will take place at two different San Diego locations: Legoland in Carlsbad and Balboa Park on 6th Avenue and Laurel Street. The Carlsbad site offers two different routes, one route is four miles long and the other is eight miles long. The Balboa Park route has one fivemile course traveling through the park. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization whose only goal is to save the lives of infants, to support the reconstructive surgery for children, and to research birth defects. The March of Dimes w alk- Men's Events Camille Wilborn, Felisha Mariscal and Luci Downey competed in the 800-meter relay Katherine Niblett also competed but is not pictured above. (Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio) Track Team Meets Tough Competition at UCSD/Azuza (Left) CSUSM Mangrum Track is usedfor team practice but is also open for public use. (Pride Photo/ Victoria Segall) (Below) Track team rests at a competition in March in between competitions. (Courtesy Photo/ Athletics) ing event raises money through the donations from the participants and their sponsors. Ninetytwo cents of every donated dollar goes in support of research, community services, education and advocacy. There is no minimum donation amount required. The March of Dimes organization has been responsible for funding very important research projects, such as polio, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and, recently, research attempting to treat birth defects by using gene therapy. Those who have questions on the walk and who are interested in participating are asked to see Gezai Berhane in Commons 207. �STUDENTS!! CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP IN WASHINGTON, DC ^EXPENSES PAID** If you are going to be a full-time student in Fall 2001, apply now for the opportunity of a lifetime. The Leon & Sylvia Panetta Institute for Public Policy at CSU Monterey Bay is sponsoring a congressional internship for CSU students from every campus for Fall semester of 2001! Each student enrolls for a full semester's credit to: *attend a two week seminar at CSU Monterey Bay from mid to late September, 2001 *work as an intern in a congressional office in Washington DC from October to mid-December 2001 The Panetta Institute pays: all CSU semester fees, housing, and food for the two-week program at CSUMB, and stipend, travel, food and housing for the time in Washington DC, plus a stipend to help cover other program-related costs. How to apply: Currently enrolled students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. Students must submit a letter of application (3 page, double-spaced maximum) explaining your qualifications to serve as a congressional intern as well as your specific interest in this program. Students also must submit a current Cal State San Marcos transcript and the name of at least one faculty member from Cal State San Marcos as a reference. Send letters of application to: Terry Allison, Office of the President, California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001. Deadline is Monday. Mav 7 by 5 pm. For questions, contact Terry Allison: tallison@csusm.edu or (760) 750-4042 *This is a paid advertisement �On Campus Events Tuesday, April 24 Latin World Film Festival Presents Lo que le paso a Santiago Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: University 440 Latin World United Students Association LWUSA will sponsor a Latin Film festival April 23-26. Wednesday, April 25 CSUSM Job Fair Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Founders Plaza More than 130 employment reps and recruiters will be on hand. Healing the Wounds of ^ Abortion Time: 12 p.m. Location: ACD 405 Hear the story of one woman who has been there Achtung! The German Table Time: 12:30-1:15 p.m. Location: The Dome Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Astrid Ronke: aronke@csusm.edu. Writing a Research Paper: Part II Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Location: ACD 420 Determine what research materi- CSUSM Sports als will best serve your project. For HTM and Info Tech Majors Time: 3-4 p.m. % Location: Craven 4201 Cross-<Cultural Communication Latin World Film Festival Time: 3-4 p.m. Presents iAy Carmela! Explore occupational opportuniLocation: University 458 Time: 6-8 p.m. ties for these majors. Explore the basics of communi- Location: University 441 April 23-24 cating across cultural lines. Men's Golf Wednesday, May 2 NAIA West Regional ASI Building Student Bodies! Friday, April 27 Location: CSU Monterey Bay How to Choose a Major Time: 3:30-3:45 p.m. Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: ACD 201 Revising Your Writing Location: Craven 4201 Saturday, April 28 Sign up beforehand. For more Time: 10-11 a.m. Track and Field info, call (760) 750-4990. 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Sweet and Lowdown Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: ACD 111 Location: CA Center for the Sunday, April 29 Arts, Escondido (340 N. Thursday, April 26 Escondido Blvd.) WalkAmerica May 29-June 15: Second regisTime: 7-9:30 a.m. Campus Black Forum tration for all summer classes Patty Seleski, history professor Time: 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. via SMART for matriculated at Cal State San Marcos, will Join the CSUSM team in the Location: University 450 facilitate discussion of each WalkAmerica March of Dimes. The Campus Black Forum meets students and open-university (non-matriculated) students (pay film's focus on jazz. For more info. Contact Gezai every Thursdays. within seven calendar days). Berhane at (760) 750-4928. After June 15: Final registration. Thursday, April 26 Students may register for second Friday, April 27 Tuesday, May 1 block courses in person on a AITP Informational Meeting case-by-case basis (pay within Time: 6:30 p.m. Careers for Arts and Literature Future1Educators Club two calendar days). Time: 2-1 p.m. Location: ACD 411a Majors Location: ACD 407 Club Meetings 9 Summer Registration Thoughts on.. .Miscellaneous Ideas Compiled by: M. Addington "People who cannot invent and reinvent themselves must be content with borrowed postures, secondhand ideas, fitting in instead of standing out" -Warren G. Bennis "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." : - Mark Twain "How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone." 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Cesar Chavez spring 2001 Springfest student research https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/505b800f11e1678e34e2d03d71830814.pdf ba6d011b2d71247d1b444f162c10fc39 PDF Text Text Winner of Five Awards from the 2001 California Intercollegiate* Th e Pride California State University San Marcos C SUSM Library & [;J#riB%tion S ervice^ • Congratulations to our Staff Members who won in this year's CIPA Awards: Melanie Addington Nathan Fields Steve Kerrin/Chris Orman Victoria B. Segall Vol VIII No. 27/Tuesday, May 1,2001 1 Candidate Forum Held By AMY BOLASKI Pride Staff Writer1 An open forum, held Thursday and Monday, gave candidates in the ASI elections a chance to introduce themselves and field questions from students about campus issues and ASI's role and involvement in student life. One of the topics addressed was the ASI budget and the amount of money appropriated to help subsidize the cost of the Early Learning Center (ELC). Incumbent president Dean Manship said the ELC was one of the ASI's biggest costs* and addressed questions posed about the lack of funding for student clubs. "It's a difficult situation/' Manship said. "[The ASI] is a finalist for a $250,000 grant, and if we get it, we won't have to subsidize the ELC at all. If we don't get.it, we'll have to move money out of the ELC and the first place it will go is to student clubs and groups." Manship said the ASI budget is "a confusing document, and it's a difficult situation. Our only option to keep everyone happy is to continue looking for grants." Several of the candidates were asked what they could do to get students involved, and why they thought apathy was a problem on campus. Dustin Naylor, running for Undergraduate Representative, said, "Students aren't aware of what's available to them, what programs are available." Naylor mentioned that ASI-sponsored events are always well-publicized, "which is always a goal for us [ASI]"and that he'd "like to support the school more, and get in touch with the school by meeting new people." "ASI must go to great lengths to inform students," said Josh Associated Students Inc. candidates, Vinnie Williams, Tammy Rodriguez, Dustin Naylor, Artie Patel, Josh Heers and Dean Manship, sat outside of the Dome to answer student questions on Thursday, April 26. A secondforum was held on Monday, April 30. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Heers, the unopposed candidate for Vice President of Finance. Vinnie Williams, who is running for Executive Vice President, said, "Students don't know what ASI is doing and they don't care, but I know everyone on this campus has; an opinion." Naylor also brought up the lack of student housing on campus, which he sees as one of the reasons for lack of student involvement. Williarrfls stressed the importance of getting out there and "really getting die message across to students, even if we have to be outlandish." Tammy Rodriguez, the unopposed candidate for Corporate Secretary, said she's "really f rying to institute a monthly newsletter to inform students " "It's not going to happen overnight," said Artie Patel, who is running for the position of College of Arts and Science Representative. "Hopefully, we'll see a lot of improvement next year." The candidates were asked to describe, in one word, the stance ASI needs to take to improve student involvement and campus life. Williams said the ASI needed to be "loud." Naylor said ASI should be "comfortable." Patel used the word "accessible," and Rodriguez said it should be "committed." "We need to envision where this organization is going to go in the future," said Manship. "It's not just a stop and go, but something we really need to carry o n" The ASI elections will be held May 1-2 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. oh Founders Plaza. Jobs Come to Cal State San Marcos By AMBER ZINSKX Pride Staff Writer North County Times. "The economy is still strong and companies are looking for well-qualified candidates," said Pam Wells, Associate Director of the Career and Assessment Center. "This is an opportunity for people who are seeking jobs to speak with many recruiters in a very short period of time." "The turnout [was] wonderful," said Mike Webber, division director for Accountemps, and Robert Half of Specialized Financial Recruiting. Webber, a CSUSM alumnus, added, "It's an After students earn their colopportunity to get information lege degrees, many may find difabout companies, give out your ficulties finding a job in which to resume, interview and develop a utilize them. To ease the agony "network. The key is professional of job-hunting, CSUSM hosted networking." North County's largest job fair Students also handed out for the second.year in a row. resumes to various recruiters. GeorgeDiehr handed out free waters to students, while trying to inform them "Great career fair, it gets "I've received a few resumes,", of the upcomingfaculty issues. (Pride Photo/Nathan Fields) better every year," said Marie said Pancotti. "It's important to Pancotti, Vice President and get your resume in the database Staffing of a company or on Specialist for the Internet. Bank of Bank of America is an interAmerica. national company/ By NATHAN FIELDS tion to discuss terms for renewThe job fair and we all share Pride Feature Editor ing its contract for another three was held on camone database, that years. The two groups met April pus in Founders way several people Tuesday, April 17, was the 12 and 13 at CSU Northridge and Plaza on have access to your kick-off day for the California April 19 at CSU San Bernardino, Wednesday, April resume." Faculty Association's (CFA) pro- and will continue to meet almost 25 from 10 a.m. The job fair has cess of bargaining for a new con- every week until June 30 at dif- to 2 p.m. More been successful in tract on a system-wide level. The ferent CSU campuses. than 130 employhelping CSUSM stuCFA union represents all nonWhile the bargaining meet- ment recruiters dents find employadministrative employees in the ings are open to all CSU 'facul- and representament. "We hired a CSU system such as professors, ties, the union says it hopes to tives wfcre invitfew people last track coaches, librarians and stu- open them to students, explains ed, including year," said Carmen dent counselors. Union represen- George Diehr, "Because we think A c c o u n t e m p s , Reate, store team tatives were seen Tuesday stand- it would be an enlightening expe- Bank of America, leader for Target. ing in front of the Dome at rience for students to see how GEICO Direct,] Students were also Cal State San Marcos handing this process is done." Bargaining L E G O L A N D J encouraged to out bottles of water bearing a meetings will take place at Cal Target, UPS and attend Target's inforCFA label. Union representative State San Marcos on June 21 and the San Diego mation session on George Diehr said that, "We are 22. When asked if students could County Probation May 3 at 3 p.m. in primarily trying to reach stu- attend meetings, Ken Swisher, Department. the Career and CSU spokesman for the chanceldents." Assessment Center. The event The CFA contract with the lor's office, said in a phone inter- was co-sponsored The fair also California State University sys- view Friday that the "CSU admin- by CSUSM's included workshops tem expires June 30 after its man- istration wanted to do whatever Career a nd' on resume writing, The Job Fair filled Founders Plaza on April 17. dated three-year term. The CFA necessary to reach an agreeable A s s e s s m e n t T dressing for success, C enter a nd t he ^^orth CoUnty Times Human Resource ditector handed out free will meet with CSU administra- »Article continues on page 2 Faculty and Administration Begin Process of Contract Renewal newspapers. (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) �Groundbreaking Ceremony HeldforN ew l ibrary Informal^on, Marion^eid. At first a legislative committee in Sacramento decided that Cal State San Marcos did not neea a new library After spending years on the and turned down the bond issue. drawing board, the new CSUSM Reid, however, went to the comlibrary willfinallybecome a realmittee in Sacramento and argued ity. On Sunday, April 29, the for a new library, telling them the groundbreaking ceremony for the need for new facilities; as a result, library was held across the flag the committee placed the budget circle from Craven Hall. for the new library on the bond Construction of the library, issue. beginning in June, will lead to a five story, 150,000 square feet CSUSM's current library structure on the east side ofCraven opened in the winter of 1992 and Drive. is 28,000 square feet. Nearly one (Above) Eight honorees put gold shovels to new soilfor the library. Alumni The new $48 million dollar rep, and Director of Barahona Library Isabel Schon, Keith and Jean Kellogg third of all the library's books are library, scheduled to open in the II, President Gonzalez, Gaby and Richard Sulpizio and ASIPresident Dean not on display in the present buildsummer of2003, will allow library Manship. (Right) Marion Reid talks with guest about library plans. multimedia library. The third floor ing. Instead, they are stored in the (Below) CSUSM Guests welcomed in courtyard. staff to offer a variety of new serwill include librarian offices, ref- basement of the annex foundation (Pride PhotoS/Melanie Addington) vices for students and faculty. erence collections and comput- building because of the lack of The first floor of the library ers, checkout and circulation, and space in the present library. will contain archives, cataloging, Current problems not only a convenience store and coffeeadjunct faculty offices, a mechanhouse with outdoor balcony seat- include finding space for books, ical room arid a preservation ing. The fourth andfifthfloorswill but the availability oflibrary meetroom. The second floor, designed contain general stacks of books ing rooms. for media resources, will include Originally designed for stuand open and closed study areas access from Craven Drive. This for groups and individual stu- dent meeting rooms, some of floor will contain audio/visual stuthe library's meeting rooms have dents. dios, 100 computer lab stations The new library project been changed into offices for lab open 24 hours, a multimedia "almost didn't get off the ground," the increasing number of library presentation room and a 24-hour according to Dean of Library and staff. By KEVIN FRISK Pride Staff Writer Bargaining Process Begins for Faculty »Article cont. from page 1 resolution to the contract bargaining." Diehr commented that, historically and considering the last contract negotiations, this process will not be without conflict. Ken Swisher commented that CSU administration "sincerely hopes to arrive at a quick and orderly renewal of the contract by June 30." In the event the union and CSU administration teams do not come to agreement on a contract by June 30, there could possibly be a declaration of impasse; meaning that both sides declare no progress has been made. After a declaration of impasse, mediation begins with a state representative from the Public Employees Relations Board to mediate the bargaining process. At this point, a period of "fact finding" begins with a team of three individuals, one from the CFA team, one from the CSU administration team, and one from a neutral party by mutual agreement. This factfinding team then issues a recommendation to the two parties who use the report to come to an agreement. "If necessary, such a process would hopefully be completed by the end of summer or surely by the end of September," said Diehr. "If this process doesn't work," he continued, "then job actions such as letter writing or e-mailing campaigns or teachins would begin." CFA hopes that these actions will get the attention of the state government who would then put pressure on both parties to come to an agreement. "It's very early in the process, and mostly what's happening at these early meetings is agreeing on the itinerary," said S S i H ^L '/tl/l //« >> # /w/iiu n> *> / </ 1 Swisher. Swisher continued by saying that, "This process is very normal. This year's contract negotiations are not extraordinary in any way." Diehr, on the other hand, felt that "the issues we are bargaining on this term's contract are of a greater magnitude than in/past years. We want to reduce the VITTI n i V RT*> "This year's contract negotiations are not extraordinary in any way." —KenSwisher Chancellor's Office "The issues that we are bargaining on this term's contract are of a greater magnitude than in past years." —George Diehr CFA Union Representative for CSUSM proliferation of part-time faculty because having this many adjuncts means that we have our faculty doing more work for less money. Of course this costs the administration less," continued Diehr, "but adjuncts suffer because they have no employment assurance! Students also suffer in terms of quality of their education." Swisher explained that the CSU system administration had a very different view on the adjunct policy. "Our main use of adjuncts is to ensure our ability to adapt to a changing student — . X1 _ Weekly Web Site J. body. We want to be able to respond to increases pf students in particular classes, as well as situations where there are decreases in enrollment. Having adjuncts at our disposal allows us to be more flexible." Swisher also explained that, since the economy has improved, the CSU system is greatly increasing its level of adjuncts. "This was something we couldn't afford to do when the economy was bad," said Swisher. In reference to the quality of teaching provided by adjuncts, Swisher explained that, "It is (the administration's) view that adjuncts have the ability of bringing a new, fresh perspective into the classroom. For that reason, we think adjuncts are beneficial for students." Swisher said that the administration's main concern about the adjunct policy focused on FERP, the Faculty Early Retirement Plan. FERP allows faculty to teach part-time for half-pay while receiving about two-thirds of their retirement money. Swisher said that this necessitates the hire of "at least two additional professors to take their place, and that (FERP) is a program that administrators wish to make efficiency changes to." Diehr summarized the CFA's intentions for the bargaining process in renewing their contract saying, "Overall, we will be trying to reduce the rising student/ faculty ratio as well as the ratio of students to tenure track faculty, We'll be asking for more tenure track faculty and less adjunct positions. We want to encourage the administration to bargain in better faith and to reach early tentative agreements that can serve to expedite this bargaining process." By JAFO_WAC for The Pride Many traditionally printed newspapers have also developed online versions. This combination of printed and online edition, when done well, increases the newspaper's circulation, advertising and provides a broader range of services to readers. For example, the San Diego Union Tribune has an online edition that is found at http:// www.signonsandiego.com, and not too surprisingly, The Washington Post's online edition can be found at http://www.wasWngt9npost.com. The student newspaper at SDSU is The Daily Aztec, and it can be found at http://www.dailyaztec.com. The Pride also has an online edition, which can be found at http:// www.csusmpride.com. Online editions generally do not mimic their printed counterparts. Not all articles and advertisements make it into the online edition. The Pride's online edition is no different; not all articles are found on The Pride's online version, such as last week's web site review, and there is very little advertising on the site. Other online editions have features that make it worthwhile to visit the sites. Some features may be the newspaper's outstanding reputation, and viewing them online allows them to be globally accessible. For local papers, online displays of information such as traffic, weather and movie times provide incentives for readers to visit the web site. These features make online edition work. The Pride Online fails in these regards. Also, online editions often include features that allow for reader feedback that may not be found in printed versions, such as the online surveys found on The Pride site. Online surveys seem to be a standard component of newspapers and magazines web sites. Online surveys, however, are worthless from a statistical point-of-view as there is no way to tell how the people who take the surveys are distributed in the general population; and accordingly, the results are often skewed. One of the most useful features that can be incorporated into online newspaper editions is an archive of past issues. Archived issues of The Pride are not available on the web site. The site also has a "search" button, but it is a broken link, and the "contact" and "about us" links also do not work. None of the other online editions of newspapers I mentioned before feature non-functioning hyperlinks. The "LTWR 316/COMM 316" link works; however, I do not understand why it is included in the online edition of the paper, since the link is only for students in that class and not for general readers. The basic design of http:// www.csusmpride.com is logical and follows the standard formula for most web sites. The San Diego Union Tribune uses a similar formula. Basically, both sites consist of links on the right and left hand side of the page and a main story down the center. The Pride Online is easy to use, at least the functional parts of it, mostly because there is so little information on the web site. But their online edition also commits the faux pas of using the same underlined font and color for things that are both links and non-links. does not compose a useful a rnplimait to the printed edition because there is absolutely no reason to visit t te web site unless you don't pick up a printed version. �Local News Protest at the Border Free Trade Area of the Americas By ZACHARY PUGH Pride Staff Writer Protestors and activists marched through the streets of Southern California and into Mexico on Saturday, April 21. The rally began at Larson Field in San Diego where protestors began their march in hopes to stop the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), a proposed expansion of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). FTAA would "integrate the economies of the Western Hemisphere into a single free trade arrangement," according to the official FTAA web site (http:// www.alca-ftaa.org), and "barriers to trade and investment will be progressively eliminated." Proponents of the FTAA, such as the Stop the FTAA Coalition, however, argue that, "the goal of the FTAA is to impose the failed NAFTA model of increased privatization and deregulation hemisphere-wide. Imposition of these rules would empower corporations to constrain governments from setting standards for public health and safety ... and enhance corporate control at the expense of citizens throughout the America's. FTAA would deepen the negative effects of NAFTA that we've seen in Canada, Mexico and the U.S." Guest speakers for the rally included Medea Benjamin, a political activist and U.S. senate candidate, and Tom Morello, a guitarist for Rage Against the Machine. "We are part of a movement that is not just around the FTAA, but stopping the whole corporate globalization agenda," said Benjamin, co-director of the San Francisco based human rights organization, Global Exchange. Morello told the crowd, "After looking at the FTAA's predecessor, NAFTA, it only makes sense to oppose it. NAFTA was a failure and destroyed the lives of millions. More people live in poverty today thanks to NAFTA, more people are landless and homeless thanks to NAFTA, and more people are working in sweatshops, are uninsured and are unemployed thanks to NAFTA." Although he did not attend this protest, student Ricardo Favela, president of the CSUSM chapter of MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan) said he felt very strongly for the resistance against the FTAA. When asked about his personal opinions on the resistance to FTAA, Ricardo said that he was "in agreement with it" and that that we need "to try to internationalize the struggle and take a stand across the borders." T he Environmental C lub Hosts Beach Clean U p By NATHAN FIELDS Pride Feature Editor Despite gray skies and intermittent drizzle, CSUSM's Environmental Club pulled together a group of environmentally concerned citizens in its Saturday, April 28 beach clean up. Over twenty individuals, including students from Cal State San Marcos, Palomar College, North County high schools, local citizens and their children, arrived at South Carlsbad State Beach to join in a 9 a.m. effort to collect garbage and support the club's efforts to raise environmental awareness. Pleased by the turnout, Club President Alicia Saunders explained that this was the club's first independent activity in two years. "I contacted everyone I possibly could and encouraged them to come out and help " said Saunders, a liberal studies and Spanish major and long-time volunteer with f the Surfrider Foundation. The club's previous president, Robert Nanninga, who - ran for Encinitas City Council with the Green Party last year, encouraged the re-chartering of the club after leaving the university two years ago. "The guiding psychology of the club is to encourage people to care for and feel a connectedness and commitment to the environment," said Environmental Club Treasurer Kai Palenscar. "We're making an effort to reach out to A+ Subs Preschools Substitutes, Aides and teachers. All area's full-time, Flexible part-time Hours. $6.50-$9.50 hourly Call Jacki (5) 858-565-2144!!! CCassifiecCs Services Offered MEL-TYPE & V study! Melissa 760.741.4105 ixove @home.com Help Wanted Babysitter Needed Part-time work as at home mom Of two small children (2 years and 9 months) Call (760)722-5452 Miscellaneous # SWIM INSTRUCTORS $10-16 an hour. (760)744-7946 Work part-time/full-time At cafe near campus Contact Mark Dubois at the Powersurge Cafe (760)752-8669 Dance Instructors needed for hip-hop, Jazz and lyrical classes at Go Dance Studio in Oceanside. Please* call (760) 757-5478. . Egg Donors Needed, $4,000 Compensation Ages 20-30, Call Susan at 800-463-5656 (Above) Helpers cleaned the beach on April 28. (Below) A young girl helps clean up with her parents. (Pride Photos/Nathan Fields) a lot of young kids and promote a feeling of inclusion with our natural resources." The club involves several youth groups in its environmental activities including the San Diego EYE Program, which is designed to promote local environmental youth education. "I'm really happy to be able to clean up the beach while my eral large pieces of Styrofoam buried in the sand. Kelly Comte, a Palomar College student, explained that she and her friends came to the event partially because they were offered extra credit in their Biology 100 class. "It's only ten points, so we mostly came because we wanted to help out and be at the beach." The club was successful in procuring donations of t-shirts, calendars and surfing videos from various surf companies that were used in a voluntary drawing. 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Cesmat described it as a "passion for making something that is new every time." The impromptu part of the performance also adds a lot of creativity. Attendants were asked by student helpers to think of a random word, which was written down on paper and put in a box. During the performance, the group took the box, sprawled out the papers around the stage and selected a few at random. The group did an impromptu, freestyle on the word "flirting," about a couple that is flirting and waiting for their baby to fall asleep. Throughout much of the 45-minute performance, Cesmat talked or sang through song, Biggs coordinated the music, and Sprague performed interpretive dance. The songs that the group performed ranged from somber to funny to lively. Biggs played a surf-like melody on his bass for the song "California Town" while Cesmat spoke about the surrounding cities of Valley Center, Escondido and Vista. The song "Body Engineering" was about the design of body parts, which Sprague interpreted in a playful Wes Craven Visits CSU Campus: Discussion at Cal State Fullerton From there Craven went on to make "The Hills Have Eyes, followed by "A Nightmare on Elm Street," which has produced six sequels. Craven discussed some of the controversy with violence and cinema and also explained the origin of his most infamous character, Freddy Krueger of "A Nightmare on Elm Street." Wes Craven Freddy was created when (Courtesy Photo/wescraven.com) Craven was a child. Craven said that one night By J. RYAN SANDAHL he was standing and looking Pride Staff Writer out of his bedroom window. He spotted a homeless man that Dressed in black, the "maswas hobbling along the street, ter of horror," Wes Craven spoke wearing a hat similar to the one at Cal State Fullerton on now worn by Freddy. As the Wednesday as part of CSUF's man was walking, he suddenly Comm Week, a week-long series stopped, cocked his head up, of events put on looked at Craven by the College of and gave him a C ommunication. "Anything y ou wide grin. Craven Craven told the want t o do, said he took a few story of how he steps, back and became a director y ou can do." waited, hoping the in Hollywood to a man would leave, group of 200 stu—Wes Craven but when Craven dents. looked again, the "I hadn't really man was still down thought much at the street giving him the about film when I was young,". strange look. This man became Craven said. "It just sort of fell Craven's inspiration for the into my lap." Freddy Krueger character. Craven explained that he "Anything you want to do, started teaching humanities in you can do," said Craven. He his late twenties. Then he went closed the presentation by to work for a small company answering questions from the doing minor f ilm work. The crowd. company he was working for His latest works include came to him and asked him "Scream 1 and 2 " and non-macato make a scary movie. With bre drama "Music of the Heart," his friend, Sean Cunningham, which stars Meryl Streep. another horror film director, the Currently, Craven is worktwo produced the film "Last ing on two projects, "Dr. Jekyl House on the L eft" which is and Mr. Hyde," and a film adapnow banned in Europe because tation of his first and only novel, of its controversial subject mat"Fountain Society." ter. manner. Cesmat spoke about how the legs and hips were designed "by gravity, or shall I say, a protest thereof." During the song "River Murmurs," the background changed to blue, reflecting a water-like setting. The silhouettes of the group were illuminated in an interesting way, with shadows of Sprague dancing and Biggs moving his fingers along the bass. The song, "Jitters/' was a crowd-pleaser and was written from the perspective of a person who has consumed massive amounts of coffee. Dancing in pseudo-African style, Sprague conveyed the feeling of someone who has caffeine jitters while Biggs kept increasing the tempo. "My favorite part was a song called 'Jitters,' the dance resembled the jitters," said CSUSM student John Wiskowsky. When asked about the whole performance, he said, "it was definite- Drought Buoy members (L-R) Gunnar Biggs, Terry Sprague and Brandon Cesmat. (Courtesy Photo/Arts and Lecture Series) ly interesting and not something I'm used to hearing. I would probably recommend it to some people that are into the arts." "Elated confusion" was how Cesmat described the reaction that ihost people have to their performances. He added, "People like it and have difficulty explaining to their friends and family what they've just seen." Future Drought Buoy performances will take place at Dizzy's and the Berkeley Watershed Festival. Salsa Fresca: A CSUSM Student Recipe * I ts Fresh and I Made It Myself > By DANIEL HUEY Pride Staff Writer Guests come to our homes for numbers of reasons: to talk, to watch sports on TV, and to share 'meals. Be prepared to entertain with this simple, easy to prepare and delicious Salsa Fresca. Be sure to make plenty because this delicious stuff doesn't last long once the guests have tasted a sample. Preparation time is 10 minutes with a food processor or 20 minutes if done by hand. Ingredients: 10 roma or other variety of tomatoes 1 nice onion — red; white or yellow 1 bunch of green onions 5 firm, crisp, robust jalapeno chilies — never use canned chilies 1 bunch of cilantro Salt—I prefer margarita salt but any kind will do 2 juicy limes or ljuicy lemon White vinegar Okay, lets get cooking. Rinse the chilies, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro. I like using "Fit" to remove the wax that is used on these types of vegetables. First, dice the tomatoes and place in serving bowl, a large one is necessary. Next, mince half the onion and chop the green onion and place in the serving bowl. Split the jalapeno chilies in half and remove the seeds and the white part that holds the seeds. If you like your salsa very spicy (nuclear), leave the seeds and white part in a couple of the chilies. Mince the chilies and a good amount of the cilantro and place them in the serving bowl. With a wooden or plastic spoon, mix all the ingredients — "salsify" the salsa. A fter the salsa is mixed, squeeze on the lime or lemon juice, lime juice is preferred, and add about three tablespoons of the white vinegar—a good splash—and add salt to taste, then mix a little more. If you have the time, give the ingredients a half an hour rest in the refrigerator, this will allow the distinct flavors to meld together. Serve Salsa Fresca with tortilla chips as a finger food or as a condiment with tacos, eggs or fish. For a different flavor, try substituting some diced mango for part of the tomatoes (mango salsa is a delightful condiment for chicken and fish). Now when guests arrive they will ask, "Did you make any of your famous salsa? " Or they may ask, "How did you make this delicious salsa?" Shhhhhhh, it's a secret. Crocodile D undee in L os Angeles By TIM FARMER Pride Staff Writer Sequels tend to rely on their forerunning movies to captivate the audience. Although "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" is no exception, it is as funny and as "good as the past Dundee movies. Paul Hogan again stars as Mick "Crocodile" Dundee, a tour guide from the Australian outback. Mick's longtime girlfriend, Sue Charlton, is still played by Linda Kozlowski after 13 years since the last Crocodile Dundee movie. In this sequel, Dundee and Sue have a child together but are not married. Mick can hardly tell Sue, "I love you," and the couple is rarely seen together which makes their relationship seem a bit unbelievable. Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski star in the third Crocodile Dundee film. ' (Courtesy Photo/www. imdb. com) Shortly into the film, the Dundee family travels to Los Angeles because Sue takes over a press position. She soon realizes that the man whose position she takes over was researching a movie production studio before he died. While Sue takes over his research, Mick takes a job as an animal caretaker, snoops around Los Angeles and finds some strange practices taking place. Like the other movies before, Mick always seems to find a way to use his outback skills to his advantage in fighting and capturing the "bad guys." Although this movie was hilarious, it was dependent on the ignorance of Mick living the city life and captivating everyone, including his son's teacher who has a crush on him. The movie *also had some spoofs to keep it interesting such as the Dundees driving an Isuzu Outback (in real life Paul Hogan endorses the Isuzu vehicle). In order to enjoy a movie like this, you need to let go of reason and thought.. "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" is funny and entertaining, and that's the aim of this film. And you never know, you might walk around saying, "G'day mate" to everyone f rom now on. This film is rated PG by the MPAA for language. �Student Competes in Ironman Competition (Left) Brian Underhill during the biking competition. (Above) At the end of the race. (Courtesy Photos/Brian Underhill) Pride Staff Writer Brian Underhill after the swimming portion ofIronman. (Courtesy Photo/Brian Underhill) Would you have enough energy to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2 miles all in the same day? Well, Brian Underhill, a CSUSM junior accomplished just that. Underhill began competing in the Ironman California three-and-a-half years ago and has competed in more than 40 races. . On May 20, 2000, During the Ironman California, Underhill won his age division (18^24) a time of 12 Kevin Palmer. 54 min"Before competing in an Ironutes and six seconds. man I reduce my units down to Underhill says that this com- three because I work out two petitive racing takes a lot of times a day," said Underhill. training. "During the time when After graduating from I am not preparing for a race, Rancho Bernardo High School, my workout consist of swim- Underhill joined the Army. It was ming 10,000 meters, running 20 during his service in the Army miles and cycling 130 miles per that he learned he had a passion week," said Underhill. He is cur- to run. At age 24 he has no plans rently training with Cutting Edge to stop competing any time soon. Worldwide, a triathlete team. "It's sort of an addiction," said Gareth Thomas, a former Underhill. "My goal is to comBritish national team coach, pete as long as I can and my ultipresently coaches Cutting Edge. mate goal is to race in Ironman Underhill alsp trains with his Hawaii." roommate, nrofessional triathlete C ara R umble A Closer Look at O ne C ougar A thlete Cara Rumble, psychology major, runs on the track team. ¥ (Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio) By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer "I love running for this school and the team. We all get along and our different personalities make it a unique experience," says long-distance runner Cara Rumble. "I can't wait for the field house to be open and for more sports on campus. In comparison with Concordia University, Cal State San Marcos is mostly a commuter school, nevertheless, I still like it the way it is." Rumble, a psychology major, transferred to Cal State San Marcos from Concordia University last fall. She plans to be a high school counselor. She does not work at the moment, "It is hard enough right now with a full-time load and running," says Rumble. Her expectations for this track season are to go to the nationals and become an AllAmerican. "All I have to do is to work hard*" says Rumble, "on April 20 I will be running my first 10K in which I need to get at least a 38:45 to qualify for nationals and then a minute less to become an All-American," said Rumble. She also runs two hours every day. Rumble, who hopes to compete in the triathlon, adds, "It is nice to be at home and have Steve Scott for a coach." She believes she can accomplish her goals and thanks Coach Steve Scott for being there for her, "Coach really helps me. He is someone I can approach, and I am thankful for his emotional support." Rumble began running her freshman year in high school. Before she ran, she was a swimmer, which she says, "was very helpful for running." Surf and Ski in the J iame Day By TIM FARMER Pride Staff Writer With the ski season coming to an end, the options for ski and snowboard locations are also lessening. As of April 27, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit and Snow Valley are all closed for the season. Locally, Mountain High is the only remaining resort still in operation for skiing and snowboarding. They expect to be open at least through May 6, so time is running out. They have a 12-24" base and have spring conditions. The runs are pretty thin with snow, but individuals can still ride them. Mammoth, however, doesn't appear to be closing any time soon. Although they have spring conditions, they have a 5-7 foot snow base and just about every run is open. The trip can be rewarding if you are craving to get that last trip in before the season is over, and the roads are completely clear, so it won't take you forever to get through the snow. As for the surf conditions, the water isn't exactly warm yet. The terfiperatures have been ranging from 57-61 degrees, and the wave conditions have been fair.at best, but don't let that stop the summer surf urge from creeping into your blood a little early. The waves are still fun if you have a longboard, but they can be a bit frustrating if you are short boarding it. Get the M BA that keeps ori giving! Year 1 - $20,000* Year 2 - $ 40,000 Year 3 - $ 60,000 The A dded Value of a UCR M BA + $800,000** ACSSM A dvantages: « No work experience or business-related undergraduate degree required « Choose up to nine MBA electives » One-on-one assistance from our !n-house Career Management Center « Receive a qualify internship that provides "real world" work experience « Enrollment available. Fall Winter, and Spring quarters G ot t he Picture? To receive a n M BA catalog a nd application, please contact Gary Kuzas a t (909) 787-4551, check o ut o ur web site at www.agsm.ucr.edu. or e-mail y our questions a nd requests to gary.kuzas®ucr.edu. 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It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters/ Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves therightto rcgeetany advertising. * The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establish- Hie P ride California State University San Marcos S an M arcos, C A 9 2096-0001 P hone: ( 760) 7 50-6099 F ax: ( 760) 7 50-3345 E -mail: p ride@csusm.e4ii h ttp://www.csusm.edu/pride Fonts and Margins: Do They Really Make a Difference? By ROLAND ARIAS JR. Pride Staff Writer Putting papers off until the last minute is something of a standard for students in college. Staying up until three in the morning, scrambling for additional sources, and finally printing an essay 15 minutes before class is nothing new to the average student. Many students can say that they are guilty of procrastination. But when an academic paper's length is the concern, a common tactic used is adjusting the fonts and margins. Throughout my academic life, professors have always told me to use a "standard font" and one-inch margins on all papers. As all of my papers have always been in Times New Roman, I find it disturbing that other people in my class would submit papers in the ever popular font, Courier New, that would magically increase the size of their papers by at least two pages. While some professors want students to type in Courier New for certain classes, most professors state that they want papers submitted in standard font normally in the size of 10 or 12. In most academic writing, professors request and average of five pages for a regular paper. While five pages is not a lot to ask for, many students will take the short cut of Courier New. Even when looking at a paper that is typed in Courier New compared to a paper typed in Times New Roman, there are glaring differences in the size and appearance of the text. For students who turn in their papers iri standard fonts, it can be disturbing to know that other students in their class submitted papers in a larger font, which is essentially less writing. While using Courier New and other fonts are popular methods of increasing paper length, another is adjusting the margins. As the. standard for academic papers is one inch, changing the margins even slightly increases the white space in a paper. Even as minuscule as changing a oneinch margin to 1.1 seems to work wonders when typing a paper 20 minutes before it is due. Changing the margins of a paper may increase the paper length, but just like changing the font size, it takes away from more intellectual writing that could have been in the paper instead. Given these tactics and other ways of trying to make a paper longer without actually typing more text and ideas, one must consider if using these shortcuts are worth the effort. The tradeoff for using these methods is including more analysis and more writing that could only better a student's paper. The content of writing, not filling white space on an essay, should be the concern in academic writing. Thoughts from the Cynic's Corner Compiled By : M . Addington Life - a sexually transmitted terminal condition. -Walter Prager Life is something to do when you can't get to sleep." -Fran Lebowitz Learn to laugh at your troubles and you'll never r un out of things to laugh at, "It's a scientific fact that if you stay to CaUfomia you lose one point of your 1Q every ye&r" T r u m a n C apote * ' For a male and female to live continuously together is...biologically speaking, an extremely unnatural condition, -Robert Briffault The meaning of life is that it stops." -Franz K afka Los libros son caros: J usto o Injusto? Por Martha Sarabia y Leticia estudiantes, la mayoria, 74%, Ambriz coincide con que no vale la pena vender los libros a la libreria al final del semestre. Esto se A1 principio del semestre se debe a la suma ridicula que la ven las largas filas de estudiantes libreria ofrece a los estudiantes comprando libros. El alto costo por sus libros. Por ejemplo, algude los libros afecta mucho a nos libros al comprarlos en la los estudiantes de la Univerfcidad libreria tienen un valor de $35 Estatal de San Marcos pero deben a $40 dolares pero a la hora de pagarlos por que su education venderlos a la libreria, le pagan depende de ellos. La mayoria al estudiante solo $5 dolares. de los alumnes estudia y trabaja La mayoria de los estudipara poder pagar sus gastos esco- antes, 96%, compra sus libros lares y personales. No obstante, en la libreria de esta univerel precio de los libros no es el sidad. Ademas, el 72% de los unico problenia. En la recompra, estudiantes aseguran que cada la libreria paga muy poco dinero semestre gasta $300 dolares o por los libros usados que los mas solamente en libros. Esta estudiantes venden al final de oration debe de ir al principio cada semestre. con el parrafo de arriba. De acuerdo un cuestionarios Algunos estudiantes han distribuido a un total de treinta optado por usar otros metodos para adquirir sus libros mas baratos, por ejemplo se los venden, prestan e intercambian entre ellos. El 45% de los estudiantes afirmaron que debido al poco reembolso que la libreria paga por los libros, los estudiantes obtan por no venderlos. Es por eso que; no es una sorpresa encontrar tan pequeiio porcentaje de los estudiantes, 21%, que si venden sus libros a la libreria. Cuando se les pregunto a los estudiantes que cual era la mejor alternativa para resolver este problema, ef 23% de ellos dijeron que deberia de haber una protesta entre los estudiantes para corregir esta injusticia de los precios altos. Otras soluciones son; vender los libros a otros estudiantes o aun mejor, comprarlos en otros lugares donde el precio sea mas bajo. Al preguntarle a la libreria sobre su opini6n, se negaron a dar permiso para que esta informacion fuese publicada. Para continuar la investigation relacionada con la libreria, se busco datos en la fundacion y se nos informo que la unica informacion que se pudiera dar seria generalizada y no espetificamente a esta universidad. Los estudiantes son afectados por los altos precios de la libreria y muchos estudiantes expresan su disgusto por los precios altos. Al mismo tiempo, los estudiantes tienen una esperanza de que la libreria cambie su politica de compra y venta de libros haciendola mas al alcance de los estudiantes. Esto no solo ayudaria a los estudiantes si no tambien a la HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO libreria porque atraeria mas clientes e hiciera mas ganancias. La libreria de esta universidad deberia de tener una politica mas abierta y dar a conocer a los estudiantes sobre esta. La censura de su politica hace que los estudiantes consideren la compra y venta de libros como injusto. Tambien hace que los estudiantes se pregunten porque la libreria no da a conocer su politica. Si es que la libreria esta haciendo algo bueno para los estudiantes, entonces porque no dar a conocer esa informacion que podria cambiar la opinion de los estudiantes sobre la libreria. Al hacer esto, la libreria ayudaria a los estudiantes a formular una mejor opinion basada en la realidad de los hechos. PRIDE@CSVSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline for submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles* New Bill Introduced: AB 634 AB 634 (Wesson): Five year-old compulsory education introduced 2/22/01 "This bill would lower the compulsory attendance age for entry into school from 6 to 5 years of age. This requirement will apply to all children, whether their parents plan to send them to public school or private school [including private home schools]. Thanks to government "education", i.e. "socialization", i.e. indoctrination, i.e. demonization of non-conformists (like those who know government is the cause of problems rather than the solution), we'll have 5 year-olds shooting each other. Those who survive will be even more disillusioned, bored and angry than their older siblings. End the theft, compulsion, ignorance and irrationality that are government education, AKA public schools. Privatize education. Parents as education consumers will do what's best for their children, Education charities will do what's best for the rest, Sincerely, Bill Holmes Carlsbad Priority Club Christians Say T hank You Priority Christian Challenge would like to thank everyone who participated in the Read Through The Bible Marathon that took place between April 16 and 20. The marathon went extremely well, finishing three and a half hours ahead of schedule. We thank God for all who volunteered their time to read the Bible. If anyone has a question about God's Word or future Priority activities, feel free to contact Priority. You can put note in our mailbox located in the ASI office. Thank you once again, Priority Candidate Speaks O ut about Voter Turnout My name is Tim Ton and I am running for the representative position for the College of Business. Unfortunately, no one is running against me. The reason I am mailing you is to inform of the elections. Last year there was only 600 participants and this year I hope there will be 6000. With your help we can make this campus more exciting and fun. I know many of you are very busy, but I feel themore you get involved, the more informed you will be. So I hope that you will be able to spare five minutes of your day and vote. Please check out our website w w w . a s i . w e b . c o m a nd m a k e an effort to vote for everyone on Dean Manship's team. I hope to see you on campus. Tim Ton God Bless You! �College Changes You: Senior Experiences on Spring Break By JEREMY ZAGARELLA f or The Pride College changes you. I had always been told it but never believed it until recently. Being a senior at CSUSM, and with my graduation quickly approaching, I have recently been reflecting on some of the more important things that I have learned during my short time of study. As Spring Break approached I like everyone else I know was imagining myself lounging around somewhere—anywhere—waiting for the next hour to pass and trying to think of anything but school. While I was getting used to the idea of just laying around the house for a week-due to my low funds—I received a call that some could only dream of. The phone rang; I picked it up. It was an old friend of my brother's whom I hadn't talked to in years. What Dave proceeded to ask floored me. After the expected small talk, he commenced to ask me if I would be interested in going on a trip with him (expenses paid) during my Spring Break. "Where to?" I asked. "How does South America strike you?" "South America!" In less than 24 hours from that phone call, I was on an American Airlines 747 on my way to Chile thinking this is the stuff movies are made of. The scoop was that Dave was taking a whirlwind trip to a remote tribe in the mountains of southern Chile in order to drop off needed medical supplies for a humanitarian organization. Surreal is the only expression to describe my feelings of disbelief. Three days into the trip, Dave and I found ourselves the guests at a cultural ceremony of the tribe that we were assisting. I was better prepared for what was to come than Dave. Dave had grown up in a very ethnocentric home where he had seen very little of other cultures. He differed from me in that he saw the South American tribe we were with as ^others" instead of members of a unique and varied culture with its own history and heritage. For years I have been involved in varying ethnic/ cultural activities at CSUSM including helping to organize Pow-Wows with the Native American Club, Aztec dancing festivals, and even some native African cultural displays that took place on the campus. The respect and knowledge of diverse cultures that I have gained through this experience could never have been received at another institution. During that Wednesday morning, I saw the difference in Dave, who did not have the privi- lege of a CSUSM education. As we sat on the far side of a natural amphitheater in which the ceremony was* to be held, the sun was just coming up and the condensation could be seen emanating from hundreds of mouths in the gray morning light. The amphitheater stretched about the course of a football field, with a small hill at the base acting as a backdrop for both sound and light. As the ceremony began, we gazed intently. I was getting a chance so few would ever get. About 100 women came out dancing a soft and gentle dance while holding young babies in their arms. The women wore no coverings at all and neither did the infants they held. At this instant I noticed a distinct difference between Dave and I—it would be one of many through out the ceremony. As the women danced holding the babies, Dave got a bitflushedin the face and started to laugh. I asked Dave what was wrong, and he began to make fun of the women's nudity. Dave was unable to look beyond his Westerri-American, social-economic, culturally constructed taboos to see the beauty of the women's dance. Dave's insensitivity only mounted as the ceremony moved on. The women would dance in a vague circle as the onfookers sang a gentle melody. One by one the women began to move toward a man tied to a horizontal log at the far end of the amphitheater. I hadn't noticed the man before the dance moved his direction in a lovely beat. Dave finally turned to me and suggested that he had seen enough. I could tell he was disturbed by the natives' comfort with being seen nude on stage. I mentioned that his problem was that he was seeing these people through his own culture. If I learned one thing in my two years of Study, it is the foolishness of judging any cultural practice by my own culturally produced taboos. I encouraged Dave to stay but he insisted on leaving. Knowing I would be a fool to leave, I stayed. It is impossible to explain the way I felt at that moment, and sometimes it all feels like a dream. As theflrstrwomenmoved toward the man on the log, she straddled the man and began to have sex with him while still holding the infant in her arms. The act signified an open social outlook on sex and rebirth that, while it probably would have shocked a more uneducated mind, was refreshing to me. There was no shame for these women as, one by one, they all commenced to straddle the man on the log and have sex. I was reminded of one of my professors who had just weeks ago lectured on different cultural constructs as it related to sex. In his lecture he had mentioned how one culture could not judge another's practice, as all of our taboos are constructed by our social and cultural concepts. I noticed the singing in the crowd got louder as the first woman began to dance more and more enthusiastically lifting the infant above her head. I was taken with the sheer grace the dancer's moves. She moved quickly from side to side in front of a large triangular stone and all at once thrust the infant's head down upon the point of the rock. One by one the women would execute this rite after dismounting the man on the log. Of all the ceremonies of the tribe, this was its most sacred. I thought how glad I was to have been through my years of study at CSUSM before coming on this once-in-alifetime trip. I thought how disturbed Dave would have been had he stayed for the rest of the ceremony, and how insensitive Americans like Dave could be toward other cultures. At that moment I knew what all those people had meant when they said, "College changes you." *****Photos courtesy of www. dddb. simple net. com A re S tudents T hat Lazy? By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer When I was walking out of my class the other day, I witnessed an act that needs to be addressed. As I approached the double doors by the elevators in University Hall, I reached out to grab the handle and open the door. To my amazement, the doors swung open automatically. I stepped back just in time to see an able-bodied guy with . his step-out-of-my-way gait slip agilely into the hallway. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there a handicap logo on the buttons that control the automatic doors? I was just wondering, because I thought they were provided to help individuals with different needs gain easy access to all areas of the university. Let me touch on some aspects Then there is the factor of of this ridiculous behavior. How our planet, everyone should try money. With energy costs soarabout the fact that we are not to waste. ing out of concurrently in an trol, it could mean energy crisis, tuition increases and it is wasteto compensate. ful to use the Wasting could service when it eventually hit you isn't necessary. where it really Conservation is hurts—in the something that wallet. should be in the Then there conscious are the simple thoughts of all things, the little minds, espethings in cially those who are supeveryday life that, posed to be when multiplied, working to lead actually have sigour country nificance. Maybe into the future. you think it won't In all aspects matter because of life, espeyou are just one cially those that person conservweigh heavily ing energy. But if on the limited everyone thought resources of that way, conser- vation would be in dire straits. For example, if everyone decided to disregard the energy crisis and leave one extra light on in their house all of the time, we would all be left in the dark. Instead keep the extra light on in your head. Don't waste. Lead everyone into the light. Why would you even use the automatic doors in the first place? It doesn't take more time to open the doors with your hands; most likely it takes less. Why not use a bit more of your own energy, rather than wasting natural gas, oil or nuclear energy, which are so very limited? Are you that cool or just that lazy? Now there is a closed question. No need to think, you can just pick the answer that sounds best. I'll even help you along if you are still confused. It sure ain't cool G-money \ �Calendar CSUSM Sports On Campus Events TuesdayrMay 1 more information, contact Astrid Ronke: Location: University 373 Careers for Arts and Literature Majors Time: 3-4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 a ronke@csusm.edu. Saturday, May 5 Explore occupational opportunities for these majors. ASI Elections Come and vote for the candidates Location: Founders Plaza Time: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 Cinco de Mayo Celebration Time: 12-2 p.m. Location: Plaza outside of ACD 102 There will be ballet folklorico, music and guest speakers. Come and support us. Sponsored by Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan and ASI. How to Choose a Major Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Find the major that's best for you. Achtung! The German Table Time: 12:30-1:15 p.m. Location: The Dome Everyone is welcome. For Eyewitness to the Holocaust Time: 4:45 p.m. Location: ACD 102 A 30-minute documentary featuring Mel Mermelstein, survivor of the Auschwitz. Mermelstein talks about his experiences and takes the viewers on a tour through his Holocaust Museum. Come join us. ASI Elections Come and vote for the candidates Location: Founder's Plaza Time: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3 Dr. Yanez-Chavez Presents The Chiapas Media Project Presentation Time: 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Friday, May 4 Career Jump Start: Planning for First Year Students Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: FCB 106 Learn to plan for a career in the "real world." Conflict Management Time: 1-2 p.m. SpringFest 2001 Time: Begins 9 a.m. Location: CSUSM Mangrum Track SpringFest 2001 has been rescheduled! * SpringFest will kick off at 9 a.m. with the Early Learning Center Fun Run, followed by the Caribbean Carnival and special attraction? and game booths at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8 Review (IHR), Holocaust deniers, for claiming the Holocaust never happened. Thursday, May 10 Student Leadership Awards Night Location: RB INN Featuring comedian Carlos Oscar as Master of Ceremony Tickets on sale in ASI office now. $10-students $20-non-students Club Meetings Careers for Science Majors Tuesday, May 1 Time: 3-4 p.m.* Location: Craven 4201 Circle K International Explore the occupational opportunities related to sci- Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. ence. Location: Craven 1257 A Wednesday, May 9 Mel Mermelstein "Never Forgetv Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: University 100 Mel, Mermelstein is the director of the Auschwitz Study Foundation. Mermelstein became the subject of international news in the early 1980s when he successfully took to court and defeated the Institue for Historical May 5-6 Track and Field Steve Scott Invitational Location: UC Irvine Soccer Club Practice Location: Soccer Field Time: 10am Practice every Friday, everyone is welcome. 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P ^ j : ?; ! |l wMV St*! 1 111 • ^B Ull | I H® sfip^ tJS i „ Hi • 9| 9 §91 Bj S SgS RMHRIII9RRRR WraxuMfinMMnKwnMlMiamil M IMMS • " • •• •• �ASI Elections Result i n Confusion and Low Voter Turnout By AMY BOLASKI ANGELA OESTERLE Pride Staff Writers and last minute because he did not Berhane said he "oversaw the meet eligibility requirements," enrollment requirement," and that Frazier said he "was never he "thought that [Frazier] was informed of this." taking classes concurrently at A low voter turnout and "I received a call from Gezai Palomar and CSUSM." some confusion over the eli- [Berhane] telling me that because "I guess I was wrong," gibility of candidates in the I wasn't a registered student at Berhane said. Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) CSUSM this semester, I would Tad Goddard, election chairelection, held May 2-3, has ASI not be able to take my position man and College of Business members determined to strat- as undergraduate representative Representative said, "We disegize for next year's elections. for Fall 2001," Frazier said. "At covered after the fact that he Assistant Director of Student and the beginning of campaigning, [Frazier] wasn't eligible to run." Residential Life Gezai Berhane they told me it would be okay Honee .Folk, whose name said; "The integrity of the elec- for me to campaign, even though didn't appear on the ballot as tion will be maintained." (Above) Tad Goddard waits I wasn't a registered student, as a candidate for executive vice Incumbent president Dean for voters on May 2, the president because of an eligibilsecond day of elections. Manship was re-elected with 156 ity requirement, said, "I'm dis(Right) A student voter at the polls. of the 245 votes c ast-in the appointed about the voter turn(Pride Photos/Victoria Segall) election, and Vinney Williams out and the inconsistency with was elected executive vice presiwhich it [the election] was run. I for students to vote on," as part dent with 12 more votes than personally think this was ridicu- of the problem. Sebastien Baranyat and write-in The last student election held lous, the way things were hancandidate Honee Folk. Artie Patel was for the Student Union Fee dled with Roderick [Frazier]." and Crystal Folk were elected as Disappointment with the low Referendum Increase, and only 55 representatives for the College of voter turnout was a common con- 465 students voted in favor of Arts and Sciences, and Timothy cern of ASI members. Berhane a $50 a semester increase in Ton and Lorena Lebert as - Tad Goddard, said, "I thought more students fees to build the Clarke Field representatives for the College would show up and vote, espe- House/Student Union, effective Election of Business Administration. cially because there was more July of2001. President Gonzalez Committee Undergraduate representatives coverage of the election. It's hard had said then that student and are Dustin Naylor and Brandon community apathy were a probto explain why." Cline. Goddard mentioned the lem. Jocelyn Brown (External Goddard mentioned the lack "growing pains" of the campus. Vice President), Joshua Heers "There is a wider discrepancy of competition in the election as (Vice President of Finance), between the number of people a possible reason for the lack Tammy Rodriguez (Corporate supporting clubs and the actual of student involvement with the Secretary) and Deborah Lucas population-student enrollment is election. "When there's more —Gezai Berhane, (Child CareRepresentatiye) were going up while student involve- competition, it always leads to Student and also elected to, office for the better turnouts. The candidates ment is going down." Residential Life 2001-2002 school year. Only three percent of the try harder, and more people know Roderick Frazier, who camstudent body voted in the elec- about it, and if you have two paigned for the position of long as I would be a registered tion, and Goddard said the most candidates for one office, twice undergraduate representative and student when I took my posi- common reasons students gave as many people will vote." received i 14 votes, was disquali- tion." Newly elected representative for not voting were "I don't know Frazier said he was called fied because he is not enrolled any of the people running," "I for the College of Arts and at CSUSM this semester. While after the election, in which his haven't heard much about the Sciences, Crystal Folk, said, "I Berhane, who is responsible for 114 votes were enough to guar- people running," "I don't vote," want to help bring about positive checking candidates' eligibility antee him a representative posi- * and in the vein of student apathy, change in the upcoming school requirements, said that Frazier tion, and told that he would not "I don't care." Berhane men- year." Berhane mentioned online was taken off the ball6t"at the be able to take the position. tioned the "lack of major issues voting and emails as possible • "... student enrollment is going up while student involvement is going down. "It's hard to explain this low of a turnout." ways of encouraging students to vote. Student Karen Zeisler said, "having the option of voting online would make it so much more accessible." "We've got some ideas to improve the elections next year," Goddard said. "We need to get people more familiar with the candidates. Students seem much harder to reach than they did previously. We've got to find better ways to reach the them." Berhane sauT ' It's hard to explain this low of a turnout," and Goddard agreed. "It's difficult to understand. Everyone pays money to the ASI; they should care about what's done with that money." Cinco de M ayo Celebration Held on C ampus M ay 2 nd By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer For the third year in a row, Cal State San Marcos celebrated Cinco de Mayo. The event, however, was celebrated,on May 2 in collaboration with Associated Students Inc., MEChA, Assistant Dean of Students Tim Bills, and Ballet Folkl6rico Mixtlan. "Since Cinco de Mayo was on a Saturday, we decided to have the event on Wednesday so that it would attract more students," said Yesenia Balcazar, current dance instructor for Ballet Folklorico. The event attracted approximately 80 students, faculty and staff. "It was a very colorful, beautiful representation of the culture," said senior Mary Bernard. The program included singing by El Chute, Balcazar's dad, and her sister, Norma Balcazar. "I have been singing professionally for five years," said Mario Balacazar, El Chute. "I introduced my daughters to this environment when they were little. Now I am very happy to see them perform." Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan, a dance troupe, performed dances such as La Bruja, La Bamba from Veracruz, and the well known Jarabe Tapatio, el Sol de la Negra and Los Machetes. B a 11e t Folk6rico Mixtlan is made up of nine members; half of them are Cal State San Marcos students and the other half from the community. A main speaker for the event was Ricardo Favela, president of MEChA. He told his personal story of how his parents bought a mariachi suit for him when he was in elementary school. "When Cinco de Mayo came around they told me to put on the mariachi suit." He was expected to wear it to school and was the only one of his classmates who celebrated the day at his school. "I was very ashamed that I was the only one . .. but today I stand here very proud to celebrate Cinco de Mayo," said Favela. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's independence day, which is celebrated on September 16. "Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of a battle in which the French army was attempting to invade Mexico/It's a day in which Mexicanos united and organized to defeat the most powerful, foreign enemy. This is why it's such a significant date for Mexico and for our people," said Favela. "It is a very important event to remember, being that we are so close to Mexico. We need to appreciate the significance that it has to the Mexican community," said junior Angela Magana. "It is also a good way to preserve culture." Sophomore Ana Gabriela added, "I was glad that they clarified why we acknowledged Cinco de Mayo. Furthermore it is also a great cultural experience for our campus, it shows the awareness of the struggle of the Mexican people." Students celebrated "It takes time to prepare such Cinco de Mayo an event as Cinco de Mayo, but last week with since it is celebrated in May, it dancing, singing gives us more time to prepare for and speeches by it, as opposed to Mexico's indetheir fellow pendence, which is on September students. 16. However, plans are underway (Left) Dancers perform to a crowd of and we should be celebrating about eighty students, Mexico's independence day this faculty and staff. year," said Balcazar. (Pride Photos/ Victoria Segall) ' �The Pride Tuesday, May 8 ,20013 CSUSM Welcomes New Director of Registration & Records By MARCY RIVERA Pride Staff Writer inei nermai energy storage tank (TES) is the newest addition to Cal State San Marcos, The tank holds chilled water that will be used by air conditioning units on campus. (Pride Photo/Nathan Fields) New Water Tank Saves Energy By CLAY BABER Pride Staff Writer While walking to your car, you may have noticed the new water tank being constructed near the parking lot. According to Russell Decker, CSUSM's Director of Planning Design and Construction, the tank is called a "Thermal Energy Storage or TES tank." This TES tank is designed to hold a large capacity of chilled water that will be used by the air conditioning units on campus. The construction of the TES tank is in response to the current energy crisis in California. "The tank adds capacity to our cooling system; therefore, we do not have to r^n our chillers during the day when electricity is most costly," said Decker. According to Dave Dennis, Assistant Director of Planning, Design and Construction, "once the tank is completed, over one million gallons of chilled water can be stored." This water is chilled at night when the electricity rates are lower, thus providing an alternative to the current process of operating the chillers during the day. "CSUSM has received $875,000 dollars from San Diego Gas & Electric to offset the $2 million dollar construction costs for the TES tank," said Decker. This grant is provided because CSUSM is taking steps to reduce the demand for energy during the peak mid-day hours. According to Decker, "the remaining con- struction costs will quickly be made up in saved energy costs." Decker also added, "The stored water could also be useful in the event of an emergency such as an earthquake or fire." "Construction was initially scheduled for earlier this year," explained Dennis, "but the heavy rains delayed everything for about two months." Chicago Bridge and Iron, of Clairemont, began construction of the 80by 40-foot tank three weeks ago. Foreman Paul Tackett said that the structural work should be completed within a week. According to Dennis, additional work such as insulation, piping and painting the TES tank pushed the projected completion date into early August. Enthusiasm, energy, and a customer-service background are key traits that Martha Ann Haney brings to her new job as Director of Registration and Records. One of the main goals in her position, Haney said, is to serve the students. "The school is growing so fast and has some wonderful goals," said Haney about her impression of the university. Haney added, "I'm so excited to be a part of it." She said her transition to CSUSM, which began May 1, has been incredibly smooth since everyone has been very helpful towards her. There are nine staff members that Haney oversees. The New Jersey native brings her experience in the field of college student records to Cal State. Haney worked as Registrar at Marie College in San Diego for six and . a half years. Prior to that she worked for three years at Coleman College in La Mesa as Records Administrator. In the past she has undergone training for work and employee development. She has experience in other fields besides college student records as well. Haney was an instruc- SpringFest Arrives at Cal State: Thousands Expected, Hundreds Show By DARCY WALKER Pride Opinion Editor " Cal State San Marcos hosted their Second Annual SpringFest on Saturday, May 5, featuring a Caribbean carnival, live music, a f un run for kids, and games andfood. Last month, a morning storm brought hail and rain out to the SpringFest, originally scheduled for April 21. Last minute cancellations hurt ASFs budget for the festival. "Trying to be prepared, we had [the] Facilities [department] set up everything the night before. We had a huge stage, a canopy and all the bathrooms set up already," said Brad Schmidt, ASI's club services technician. When rain struck, CSUSM facilities staff and ASI members scrambled to bring the valuable sound equipment indoors, Although the total bill for rentals and labor has not yet come in, Schmidt said, "It was a pretty good hit." With a little adjustment, including a smaller stage setup, ASI was able to reschedule the event, keeping the original line-up of events nearly intact, "We are working with student funds, so we try to be as thrifty as possible," Schmidt said. One feature, the Battle of the Bands, had to be rescheduled for May 21 because many of the performers were unavailable on Saturday, Probably the most anticipated attraction was the Caribbean Carnival. The Trinidad-style carnival reenactment was researched, produced and performed by Professor Loni Berry's theater arts class. Groups of students wore elaborate costumes and danced and competed for best carnival band. Kings and queens also competed, with winners chosen based on costume and performance. A kids' fun run, a fundraiser for the campus Early Learning Center, kicked-off SpringFest at (Top and bottom) Students from Loni Berry's theatre class joined 9:30 a.m. at the Mangrum Track to celebrate SpringFest and to participate in the and Field. Natty Scat, a San Caribbean Festival that took place on Saturday, May 5. Diego based steel drum band, (Right) Girl andfather play carnival games at one of the SpringFest booths. (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington and Victoria Segall) performed throughout the carnival. The popular Caribbean-style band is a favorite for campus events, Schmidt said. The day highlighted continuous carnival booths with games and food, including Sigma Alpha Epsilon's barbecue and Circle K International's snow cones, Free games for kids and adults included inflatable sumo wrestling, a mega slide and a bungee run. tor at Bayside Junior College in Boston, in the field of industry automation. She also worked for 15 years at Eastern Airlines. When asked about any future challenges she foresees, Haney replied, "Managing the phenomenal growth and minimizing the growth pains." She plans to help the university overcome these challenges while maintaining a high level of service to students. Haney obtained her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Florida and completed her Master's in Organizational "The school is growing so fast and has some wonderful goals." —Martha Ann Haney, Director of R&R Behavior at the University of Phoenix. Although born in New Jersey,-she has also lived in Florida and Massachusetts. In her spare time she enjoys reading and gardening. She also likes to spend time with her husband and her two dogs, a Saint Bernard and a black Labrador. �4 TUesday, May 8, 2001 Arts & Entertainment The Pride Founders of Chiapas Media Project Present Films By NATHAN FIELDS Pride Feature Editor Alexandra Halkin ajid Francisco Vazquez, founders of the Chiapas Media Project, presented three indigenous community-made films to a full auditorium in ACD 102 on Thursday, May 3. Professor Anibal YanezChavez introduced the presentation, explaining that the Chiapas Media Project "is a bi-national, US-Mexico partnership that provides video equipment, computers and training, enabling indigenous communities in southern Mexico to create their own media and tell their stories from their own perspective." Before and after the showing of the three films, "Sacred Land," "Silence of the Zapatistas" and "Defending the Forests," Halkin ' and Vazquez spoke on the work of the media project that began in 1998. The films document, respectively, the plight of the landless indigenous farmers in Chiapas, the Zapatista's negotiations with the Mexican government, and deforestation in the state of Guerrero by transnational corporations dating back to the 1950s. Halkin, a native of Chicago who has a background as a video producer, said, "We did not create these films. These films came directly from the indigenous communities. We only provided them the equipment and taught them how to express themselves through it." She explained that the idea for the project first occurred to her when working on a documentary in Chiapas in 1995. Finding herself working repeatedly in areas with hundreds of news camera crews, she noted that she "could see that the indigenous people were very conscious that their images were being recorded and taken away." "I realized that this has been the most documented indigenous movement in the history of the world," said Halkin, "and it amazed me to think that these people had no, access to the necessary equipment to tell their own stories. And they need to tell their own stories because we cannot just depend on white people to go down and represent these indigenous communities accurately." Halkin began speaking with numerous groups and organizations, including the US-Mexico Fund for Culture, that supported her first efforts for indigenous self-representation in a 1998 media project involving youth from Chicago, Mexico City and Oaxaca. The project documented 14 days within the community of On May 3, students gathered in ACD 102 to watch a film presentation by the Chiapas Media Project. (Pride Photo/Nathan Fields) Morelia, Chiapas. "The capacity to produce videos in Morelia empowered the indigenous community to present their own view of themselves both nationally and internationally," said Halkin. Vazquez, a native of Mexico City, met Halkin during the 1998 Chiapas Media Youth Project and moved to Chiapas two years ago. He explained how the process of making the films begins and ends within the communities' governing assemblies and mirrors the highly democratic forms of consensus governing that Zapatista communities are respected for. Subject matter for the films is generated within the assemblies and the finished films are offered to the communities for review and possible alteration before they are distributed or shown publicly. Singleton Bridget Jones Decides to Take a Turn at Living Life By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor I rarely get the chance to rave about a f ilm, primarily because most films nowadays are just mediocre. One thing is for certain: "Bridget Jones's Diary" is splendid. From a fantastic script, to impressive actors, this film easily could have turned into another mushy romance, but escapes mediocrity because of the brilliant wit that exudes from all of the characters. What one might notice first abut . this spectacular film is Renee Zellweger's stunning performance as Bridget Jones. She not only pulls off a convincing British accent, something that other Americans (such as Kevin Costner) fail at miserably, but also her character is not perfect. Bridget Jones smokes too much, drinks too much and babbles incoherently under pressure; yet, Zellweger charms not only the audience but also, two very attractive bachelors, played by Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. What is refreshing about Grant's character, Daniel Cleaver, is that he is a jerk. Women always fall in love with Grant's characters because he always plays a sweet, lovable man. In "Four Weddings and a Funeral," he played a commitment-phobic man but managed to make the audience love him for i t In a reversal of emotion, in "Bridget Jones's Diary" we easily resist Grant's charms knowing that he not only shies away from commitment but also hurts our beloved Bridget Jones. Then there is Darcy, played by Firth. Not unlike the hard-tolove Mr. Darcy of "Pride and Prejudice," Mark Darcy is a brooding, quiet man. The first time I saw the film, I almost wished that Cleaver would become a nicer guy and get the girl because Darcy just seemed too much of a prude. The second time I saw the film, however, I began to fall in love with Darcy's soft-spoken eloquence and kind generosity that he showers onto Bridget Jones. Jim Broadbent plays the sad sack dad of Bridget, and is soon to star in the upcoming film "Moulin Rouge." Between Broadbent and Gemma Jones (Jones's mother) it becomes apparent why Bridget is so odd yet wonderful. Both Broadbent and Jones breathe new life into what easily could have turned into a generic storyline. Her parents, being Bridget's role model for relationships, are frightening at first, but then when they are able to work their own problems out, it becomes clear that, at least in this film, love wins. The group* including Tim Bevan that produced "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Notting Hill," also produced "Bridget Jones's Diary." When I first heard that, I almost turned away from watching this film because I could not handle another perfect romance with Hugh Grant as the gorgeous dream man who elegantly stumbles over his words. Luckily, this film shies away from the romantic comedy norm and embraces its own feminist style while being a unique version of "Pride and Prejudice." According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), "aside from bearing a resemblance to Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice,' the film also features a number of veterans of Austen film adaptations." Screenwriter Andrew Davies also, wrote the screenplay for the 1995 film "Pride and Prejudice." Hugh Grant and Gemma Jones both appeared in "Sense and Sensibility." Colin Firth, who plays Mark Darcy, played Mr. Darcy in "Pride and Prejudice." Also according to IMDB, in the film "Daniel Cleaver (Grant) and Bridget Jones (Zellweger) work for Pemberley Press. Pemberley is the name of Fitzwilliam Darcy's estate in "Pride and Prejudice." Helen Fielding, executive producer and co-writer of the screenplay, also wrote the original novel about a 32-year-old woman who discovers that being herself—is the true path to romance. Vazquez continued by saying that, "These people have to work as farmers during the day and fit time in to create films after their crops are tended to. For this reason, we end up with a self-representation which is really authentic and very unique." Vazquez explained that the media project was crucial because "the way in which the mainstream media is presenting the lives of these people is full of misunderstandings and lack of information. This is because the corporate media is not interested in what is really happening; they are interested in profit. That's why it's important for the indigenous to be able to tell their own stories, and for us to make an equal effort in reaching audiences. Otherwise their efforts would be useless." "It is our duty to help get this technology and training to these people specifically because they are unrepresented," said Halkin. "In order to have real democracy and discussion in this world, everyone has to have access to this technology. We should all be represented and be on a level playing field," she continued. The project remains financially challenged explained Halkin, who passed around a donation bag at the presentation and displayed videos, indigenous handicrafts and clothing for sale. "I mean, no foundation will give me funding to give cameras to Zapatistas." Since 1998, Halkin reports that the Chiapas Media Project has provided countless hours of training, 50 digital video cameras, three VHS linear editing systems and a fully-outfitted media center in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas to the indigenous peoples of Mexico. The presentation of the Chiapas Media Project and their films was sponsored by CSUSM's Center for Border and Regional Affairs and was made possible in part by the university's Global Affairs Committee and the Visual and Performing Arts Department. X ! f f i f e m i t o lott MyWpte ^ m W f t f m e t f w /K / S t t What is wonderful about films is how you can relate to the main character. As a single woman, this film refreshes my spirit because Bridget Jones is a regular person. Unlike the perfect archetypal female in most romantic comedies, she screws up a lot. This gives me hope that I too can find someone like Darcy who, after reading in Bridget's diary that she hates him, goes out and buys her a new diary to start their relationship over. "Bridget Jones's Diary" is playing now in theaters and is rated R by the MPAA for language and some strong sexuality. t h e Web Site Films rarely come out these days without some package deal. "Bridget Jones's Diary" is no exception. On the official web site at http://entertainment.msn.com/ bridget, those singletons who cannot get enough of the movie can enjoy trailers, sound bites, pictures, biographies and all the generic rubbish that goes into a film web site. However, the c&gwf standard was not quite enough for our Ms. Jones, so included in the site are a list of quotes from famous single women, and a fun personality quiz that answers "How Bridget Jones are You?" There are also "Bridget's Britishisms" explained, which was quite useful since I still had no idea what a "tarts and vicars" party really meant after seeing the film twice. t h e Soundtrack I am a soundtrack junkie. I will buy soundtracks of films I hate because the music is so good, and I often make the mistake of buying a soundtrack to a film I love, only to discover I do not love the soundtrack. Right after the first time I saw the film, I bought the music. The soundtrack is just okay. It does have some great covers from Sheryl Crow and others, but just does not have the energy to keep up with the great memory of the hilarious film. However, it is good music but doesn't quite capture the true essence of Bridget Jones. �The Pride SpOltS Weekly Web Site: Men's Golf Team Wins NAIA Western Regional Tournament and Heads to Nationals .com By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer JAFO_WAC for The Pride In sunny Southern California many people participate in outdoor sports and activities. Sailing is just one of the many sports available in San Diego, but it is perhaps the only place where it is possible to compete against some of the best sailors in the world every week. San Diego is home to several people who compete and win nationally and internationally, and who regularly race the local fleet races. Sailing is also a sport where inexperienced sailors are always welcome, as long as they are enthusiastic and willing to learn. Http://sdsailing.com is the best collection of sailing information on the web for local sailing. The main page is a little crowded with links, but the rest of the site is a well-organized collection of links and information regarding local sailing. This main page consists of links to the sub-pages across the top of the page and a picture of a boat. Around the boat are links on information of upcoming events and results from past events. Tuesday, May 8,2001 5 After a long season, the men's golf team showed some cougar power, t he men's golf team won the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Western Regional tournament on April 26 at the Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, a 54-hole event on a 6,593-yard, 72-par course. "Last year, we won the NAIA regional," said head golf coach Fred Hanover, "This year, I look for my team to play at or near their potential." Prior to the regional, NAIA ranked the men's golf team sixth in the nation. The team said that every tournament that they played prepared them for the challenges and competition they faced at the regional. Now, as they prepare for the nationals, they will work as a team to bring home the trophy. "We have an excellent chance to win, if we play well," said Brett Dolch, who led his team as the top individual player (223). Dolch, who has played golf since he was eight years old, came from Orange County to play golf and to get his degree The subsections include boat and crew lists where owners can tell the community that they are looking for people to sail on their boats, and people can indicate their sailing experience and what kind of boats they would like to sail. There are also pages for detailed weather information, links to local clubs and associations, and advertising. Http://sdsailing.com also includes a photo-gallery. Overall, this site is the best place to learn more about sailing in San Diego. in business. "Coach has a lot of experience," said Dolch, "He knows how we feel since he has played the game. He continuously assists me with my mental focus on the game." Cougar teammate Rob Keller, who tied for second place (225) at the regional added, "Coach Hanover has helped me with my mental game and to get focused once I'm on the golf course." Keller started playing golf when he was seven years old. When asked about the team's expectations at the nationals, Dolch said, "As long as my teammates and I play well, I will be okay. For me each game is a 'confidence builder.'" Keller added, "I really have a good feeling about the nationals." The players headed to the NAIA western Regionals are: Brett Dolch, sophomore; Rob Keller, sophomore; Joe Rathburn, sophomore; Cory Scoggin, sophomore; and Tony Sellers, junior. The Cougars will compete in the NAIA Nationals scheduled for May 22-25 at the Isleta Eagle Golf Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Team standings for the regionals: 1. Cal State San Marcos (303-306-292=901) 2. Point Loma Nazarene University (299-304-309=912) 3. GSU Monterey Bay (309-301-313=923) 4. Master's College (312-309-317=938) 5. Holy Names College (313-313-314=940) Cal State San Marcos individual results: Brett Dolch, sophomore (77-76-70=223) Rob Keller, sophomore (75-76-74=225) Cory Scoggin, sophomore (76-76-75=227) Tony Sellers junior (75-78-75=228) Joe Rathburn sophomore (78-78-73=229) T rack a nd Field A thletes M eet T ough C ompetition at P omona-Pitzer a nd C al/Nevada I nvitationals CHRIS FISHER for The Pride The Cougars made very good showings the past two weeks at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational on April 23 and the Cal/Nevada Invitational on the 28. The Pomona-Pitzer began as a cold, damp and windy day and remained that way until the end. Since the invitational was located at the base of Mt. Baldy, this was the type of weather that the athletes said they expected. What they didn't expect was to do well. Mike Shannon, with a time of 4:01.97, and Mike Manzano, 4:09.66, both ran in the men's 1500 meter. Anthony Blacksher ran a personal best of 14.74 in the 110-meter hurdles and Lucy Downey ran her year's best in the 400 meter with a time of 57.42. Two excited lOjOOO-meter runners, Renee MacDonald and Cara Rumble, gave it their all and received qualifying marks for the A+ Subs Preschools Substitutes, Aides and teachers. All area's full-time, Flexible part-time Hours. $6.50-$9.50 hourly nationals with respective times of 37:23.2 and 37:48.9. In the 3000 meter, Lanele Cox obtained her provisional mark with a time of 10:36. The Cal/Nevada Invitational at UCI attracted tough competition for Cal State San Marcos. Lanele Cox placed 11th in the 5000 meter while James Adams came in a strong 8th in the 1500 meter. Anthony Blacksher placed Th in the 110-meter hurdles. "We are slowly developing, athletes who have now shown they can compete at the division one level," remarked Head Track Coach Steve Scott. FISHER G RADUATE SCHQ^fe OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS M 3NTERBP Call Jacki ® 858-565-2144!!! 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Miscellaneous Egg Donors Needed, $4,000 Compensation Ages 20-30, Call Susan at 800-463-5656 • E xperience p ersonalized e ducation a nd a pplied research i n W f o t ^ r i i ^ S CHOLARSHIPS STILL A VAILABLE Tel: 831-647-4123 wvyw.miis.edii Fa*: 831-647-6405 a dmit@miis.edu �Going to Class Is Part of College Experience By JAYNE BRAMAN Pride Graduate Intern Before embracing Jeremy Zagarella's shared experiences in his article, "College Changes You: Senior Experiences on Spring Break," my educational background in critical thinking encourages me to evaluate statements made by Zagarella. Z a g a r e11 a described the performance of a tribal ceremony in splendid detail, but he doesn't provide a description of what the ceremony symbolizes. His stated significance of "an open social outlook on sex and rebirth" was a bit generic. The beauty comes in understanding not what they do, but why they do it. While I also find beauty in cultural practices between consenting adults, I do, however, have difficulty in accepting acts of violence against the innocent, which in this case are the children. As a witness to the "most sacred" ceremony of the tribal community, Zagarella depicts an act where women "thrust the infant's head down upon the point of the rock." He credits his educational experience at CSUSM for enlightening his mind to be able to watch this scene, repeated approximately one hundred times according to his statistics. I, however, don't believe that I can suspend my "insensitive American" beliefs in human rights without more of an understanding as to what makes this act "sacred." Asking me to shelve my compassion to view this act as beautiful is like asking me to accept acts of mutilation or even genocide in the name of cultural ceremony or rites of passage. Even though I understand the controversy surrounding the fact that we impose judgment on other cultures according to our standards, my experience in crit- Through my own observations as well as through conversations with faculty, I am struck this semester by an alarming absenteeism rate on this campus. I can't help but wonder, where is it stated in the catalog, the Bible of any college community, that attending class is optional? Granted, many people have the impression that part of the college experience does indeed include the freedom of knowing that if they do not attend class, no one is going to call their parents. By not attending class, students miss out on the opportunity to experience the intellectual growth through shared ideas. A few weeks ago, The Pride ran an article about student apathy. Zagarella's article supports the idea that there are plenty of activities oh campus for students who are willing t o get involved. Students complain that there is not enough to do on this campus, and, in response, a Campus Climate Committee has been formed to address the needs of the students. But, if we cannot get students to come to campus to attend class, why do we think students will attend anything else? Campus events are meant to enrich the college experience, not be the college experience. So, if you complain that you are not getting anything out of your educational experience, perhaps you need to examine how much you have invested in the experience in order to expect any returns. "It is i n the classroom where intellectual growth takes place as we open our m inds..." ical analysis enables me to question the validity of such rites. The main point of Zagarella's article, however, is not lost on me. I appreciate his sharing of what the educational experience at CSUSM has to offer to the individual who is willing to open his or her mind. Since I have taken a course with Zagarella, I am aware that he attends classes regularly and that he comes prepared and willing to participate in an intellectual discussion. As students, we can read books on our own, but it is in the classroom where intellectual growth takes place as we open our minds to the opinions of not only our instructors, but our classmates as well. As a graduate student, I am fortunate .enough to be teaching while also taking courses. ^ h e Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Copy Editor Graduate intern Melanie Addmgton Victoria B. Segall Nathan Fields ~ DarcyWalker Amy Bolaski Jayne Braman Faculty Advisor account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display, and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves therightto reject any advertising. 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Riehl Ekecutive Director Enrollment Services Common Sense Is Needed: A Response to Several Problems on Campus By Abelardo Torres f or The Pride In the time I've been here, I've seen some and pardon my French, whacked-up people who for some unknown reason don't realize what they have on of their shoulders is a head and inside that is " brain—you know, a the thing that helps you, oh I dunno.. .think? And I'm not just talking about students either, cuz I've seen some PhD's do weird stuff, but that's another article. Allow me to illustrate some of my points. Example number 1: the library. Any one who has been trying to study often thinks: "library!" So you get there and head upstairs looking for an empty cubicle and, depending on the time of day and how far along the way you are in the semester, you eventually find one. But it's only a matter of minutes before you start to hear candy wrappers, drinks being opened and let's not forget whispers. So you pretend to cough. It all dies down only to be resurrected by loud chewing from someone in a cubicle eating—of all things—chips! Hello? Common sense being used? I think not! So after a while, the bag of chips run out and you fall to your knees and thank the lord. But it's going to take more than a prayer because there's a group of god knows what, friends? Classmates? Group members? Old acquaintances, perhaps, who have decided to have a ^mall conference in the quiet study area! Oh sure, there's conference rooms on first floor of library, but who needs that when you can go annoy those in the quiet study area upstairs trying to, oh I dunno.. .study? Here's the kicker—cell phones! You'd think that the library, of all places, would be a place where you'd at least have the brain cells to turn your cell phone into vibrate mode (if not o ff) or smart enough as to put 2 and 2 together and say uhmm... library?... uhmm.. .cell phone. *ping!a idea* e Volume down. But no! Some people seem to have their cell phones full blast, because once that thing goes off, it scares the heck out of not only the owner but also the neighbors. Sometimes I think that if they hadn't integrated those annoying songs into the ringers, we could probably use one of them as the fire alarm. But enough about library. Let's walk around the buildings and their doors, as well as the hallways and stairs. In a previous article I read something to the effect of 'don't use the electric handicapped door opener' And in response I'd like to pose a few simple questions: Have you worked on campus? If so, have you ever had to take a box from your work place to your car? Have you ever had both of your hands busy at the same time? Sure, there's an energy crisis and you should save electricity but if your hands are busy and there's no one t o open the door for you, then what? Stare at the door and hope that it reads your mind and opens by itself? C'mon! Interestingly enough, there are some doors that should just be kept open all the time. Try going from the dome to the library, the door just before the narrow stairs start leading down. What the heck were they thinking by installing a door that you pretty much have to slam your self against to open it? I'm surprised a lawsuit hasn't landed on the letsmakethisplaceahandicappedfriendly committee. I guess your usage of common sense on this one is a judgment call. To use or not to use your hands: that is the question. Check out example number 2: Hallways and stairs. Most of us get to our classroom a few minutes early and in most cases have to wait a few more for the current class to wrap up. While waiting we often lean against the wall, read a newspaper, or open a book. But some people decide to sit (or as I've seen it, lay down) and extend their legs into the middle of the hallway. You are forced to step over their feet in a last attempt to not fall on top of them. Then you get a tti : tude by this individual because they fail to get up and pull their feet together. Most often they call you "rude." The most outrageous lack of common sense is displayed on the stairs. Perhaps you've experienced it, seen it, done it, or tried to avoid i t It's when person X meets person Y and they decide to catch up on childhood memo- ries on the stairs. Both individuals are talking and blocking traffic, and they get mad at you for saying, "excuse me" as if you were the one causing the problem. To wrap up, I'd just like to ask that you use common sense before you do anything. Sure, it shouldn't be a big deal you talking on your cell phone, but it is when you decide to use it in the quiet study area in the library. And of course, there's nothing wrong with talking and catching up with old friends you haven't seen in the last 24 hours, don't do it in the stairs when fellow students need to get to classes. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with sitting down and stretching your legs, it's just that the hallway isn't the best place for it. ^ By no means would I ask you not to jump online, go on a chat channel, play an online game if you so desire but use common sense as to not to do it in the computers in the" library because people might want to do research. Just pointing out the obvious. �Opinion Sexual Assault Consciousness Needs to Be Raised The Pride By LISA LIPSEY Pride Staff Writer Not enough students are taking the initiative to learn about sexual assault or enroll i n selfdefense classes. Sexual assault is so widespread that if you talk to ten of your friends, all ten of them will have either a personal story or they can tell you about someone they know. Let's work on raising our consciousness. lUesday, May 8,2001 7 CSUSM student Jessica thing didn't seem right. "I had shared her story with me. "People a funny feeling on my way to always assume it will be some- his house. Always trust your one they don't know in some instincts," reminds Jessica. dark parking lot. This was dayAfter the assault, her uncle time inside his home," explains threatened that if she told anyJessica. At 15, her uncle raped one, the news would kill her ailher. They were close and she ing grandfather. "I went home knew she could always count on and cried. I felt dirty, guilty, him to confide in. Sometimes like it was my fault," explained Jessica went to his house and Jessica. Afterwards, she did her did yard work for extra money. best to avoid her uncle and when On the day she was raped, some- he was around she played it off Student Comments to f think you should do your extendthe Library - Spring '01 ed hours the week before finals I would like to suggest that you order the movie about Sybil Dorsett, a psychology story that was true Editors Note: Suggestions have week instead of finals week. All of about Sybil and her fourteen differbeen edited due to lack of space. my papers are due the week before ent personalities/people who lived in her body. finals week not during. Please place more "Quiet Zone" signs in study areas, particularly near We do add some additional Done! The movie has been large tables near stacks and on sec- hours during finals time for purchased and is available in ond floor with explanation of "Quiet students and we agree the week Media (VTC 3490). Zone" expectations. Thanks! We have recently completed a signage survey of the library. We will forward the suggestion to the Signage team for their consideration. before finals is better. This semester we will be open the week before finals the following hours: Saturday and Sunday (May 19th and 20<h) we will open 11am until 5pm; MondayThursday (May 21st-May 24th) we will be open until 10pm. We recognize the demand for additional hours, especially on the weekends. At this point in time staffing and budget do not allow us to open additional hours. On Saturdays Palomar College is open from 9am-lpm to complement our lpm-5pm hours. Also on our last survey students did request open hours on Sunday afternoons, therefore we divide our open hours on the weekend between Saturday and Sunday. Surprised there is no copy of inspirational "Mr Holland's Opus." Please add to collection. Your selection is definitely growing! (Thanks J ) I would like to see you get a copy of a movie directed by Francois Truffaut, "Stolen Kisses." 5 star rating made in late sixties, early seventies. Thanks. Please add, "Shall we Dance" (Japanese) - NOT a remake of 1950's US version. . Thanks for the suggestions. They have been submitted to our Collection Development librarian and an order has been placed for all three movies. a time so it cannot be done tive noise, including cell phones during the semester. We will is not permitted in the library. continue to look at ways to complete this project. I turned in Circuit books last week and still can't make any Circuit requests. My account is tied up. Vacuum and wipe down the study areas once in a while please! Please check with the Circulation Desk at 750-4348 if your Circuit requests are not going through. There may be other reasons for the requests not to go through such as holds These rooms have really helped on records or fines. Circulation me and my groups to be success- The bathrooms need to be cleaned can help clear the problem. ful. more often. The library used to have the best bathrooms in the school. Those days are long gone. Lately finding paper I was discomforted to find that products in the stalls is a reason to student group rooms were gone! get happy. I wish someone would do something to help the situation. We have had to reduce the We have contacted our facilinumber of group study rooms ties staff and asked them to in the library from three to have the janitorial staff clean one to accommodate new staff the study carrels and also to in the existing space. The one make sure that the bathrooms group study room that is avail- are stocked and clean. able may be booked for specific times by registering at the Library Circulation Desk. We Please check all printers for probThe reserve desk in the library look forward to a large number lems related to bad quality Xeroxes, is open until 9pm each eve- of group study rooms in the they are not printing legibly. ning and is also open on the new Library & Information weekends from 1-5 pm (Sat Center. You would think that for 10c per & Sun). To make it easier copy the quality would be better. to access reserve materials we have been testing a new elecA ll. printers/copiers* were tronic reserves system this The new .paper copies of the peri- checked on April 23rd and Spring that will be fully imple- odical listings are quite confusing. fixed. Please continue to let the mented in the Fall. Instructors They don't clearly indicate which Circulation Desk staff know will be able to have readings vols, are listed where (e.g. microfilm when the copiers are not printscanned in and made available vs. Ebsco vs. hardcopy). ing legibly. via the web so that students can access the readings from We agree that the new periodihome. Parking Services is open cal listings can be somewhat I have had to travel to other local until 6pm Monday through confusing. The old lists were universities to locate the journal Thursday for ID's. We have kept up manually and we cap Ethology for two years because we forwarded your comment to no longer do this. We are work- have none listed in the blue noteing with the new automated books or on computer - today I them. listing to make improvements found the journal in our library and will print a new list over under Ethnology. Please carpet the stairs up to the the summer. If in doubt check fourth floor for quiet studying. It's the library catalog at http:// We checked our catalog and we do have listed two different really noisy. pac.csusm.edu journals. One is Ethology (a journal on animal behavior) We agree that the stairs can be noisy,' however because of the Media should be cataloged by sub- located at QL750 .Z43 and the limited time we have remain- ject matter in Library of Congress other is Ethnology (on cultural and social anthropology) locating in this building it is not order - as it is now it is chaotic. ed at GN1 .E86. Please check Cost efficient for us to carpet We agree that cataloging the with reference staff if you have the stairs at this time. The new library building is scheduled media by Library of Congress trouble locating a particular subject order would provide title. to open in Fall, 2003. much better subject access. It mmmmm$mmmmm*mmmmmmmmm s on our list of projects to comi plete but it is not the highest Please post signs to ban receiving Please get the movie Grand Prix. priority at present. It involves cell phone calls and making calls. Certainly! We have purchased outsourcing the cataloging of the movie and it is available the videos to a special vendor We shared your concern about noise so we hope you like our in Media (VTC 3450, Parts 1 and paying the costs charged by the vendor to re-catalog new signs that show a cell and 2). the videos. It also involves the phone in a red circle with a line mmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmmm ideos being inaccessible for through it, noting that disrupt v Please consider adding additional library hours on Fridays and weekNeed to have better hours for where ends. we get our ID's. I work from 8-5 Open for eight hours on Saturday every day and have a class on Tuesday nights. I can't do any book and close on Sunday. reserved in the library because of Longer hours - Friday, Saturday and my work hours. weeknights. Please, please, please! Open the library from 10-5 on Saturdays - tHat's only 7 hours. lions of unreported cases and like nothing had happened. About a year later, she told that means there are millions her mother and went into thera- of people who have unhealed py. "I wish I had told someone wounds or have not worked out sooner," said Jessica, "if you are their feelings. Sexual violence is a person suffering from sexual often cyclical; in most cases an assault, tell someone, go into attacker is a previous victim. I therapy and report it."; know it sounds like a cliche, but I challenge you all to take break the silence and help end action. Sign up for self-defense the cycle. Listen to the stories classes. Learn the different ways and get people the help they people have defended themselves need. against assault. There are mil- Put copy machine on 4th those who are disabled so don't have to go up and make copies. ., floor for that they down to . Unfortunately due to the wiring that is needed as well as the fact that the 4th floor is a quiet study area this cannot be done at this time. We encourage you to ask us for any assistance with copying you might need. I was reading reserve materials in the library and a group was putting up an art exhibit, hammering and making loud noises. Shouldn't studying take priority over art in the library? Please limit loud activities to times when the library is closed. We apologize for the noisy situation you experienced. We will work with all those installing art exhibits in the future to ask them to be as quiet as possible. I think we need to find a more effective system for the media reserves process. We do work to encourage faculty to only put media on reserve for as long as it is really needed. We ask that faculty do not put media on reserve just to hold it for an in-class showing. Even if Media is on reserve for one class it may be checked out to the instructor of a different class for an in-class showing. Please check with the Media Services desk if a video you need is on reserve for a different class. *For a full list of comments, please contact The Pride. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU L etters s hould b e s ubmitted v ia e lectronic m ail t o The Pride e lectronic m ail a ccount, r ather t han t he i ndividual e ditors. 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Campus Black Forum Featuring comedian Carlos | Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oscar as Master of Ceremonies. | Location: University 450 Wednesday, May 9 Tickets on sale in ASI office. $10 The Campus Black Forum Stress Management for students, $20 for non-stuTime: 10:30-11:30 a.m. meets every Thursday. dents. For more info, call (760) Location: Commons 206 750-4990. Friday, May 11 Finals are around the corner! | Future Educators Club Friday, May 11 This workshop will show you Time: 12-1 p.m. how to minimize your stress by ASPIRE Field Trip Location: ACD 407 Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. providing valuable tips for surviving finals week. Presented by ASPIRE students take a trip to CAPS. the Getty Museum and Dodger's game. Both events will count Mel Mermelstein "Never Soccer Club Practice 99 towards the ASPIRE plan. Forget Location: Soccer Field Time: 1:30 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. Final Exam Preparation Location: University 100 Time: 1-2 p.m. Mel Mermelstein is the director i Commons 206 of the Auschwitz Study Learn how you can perform at j Important Datesfor Summer Foundation. We will also be I Registration your peak during finals week. showing "Never Forget," starMay 29-June 15: Second regring Leonard Nimoy as Mel istration for all summer classes Saturday, May 12 Mermelstein. The film is the via SMART for matriculated Native Americans Council story of Mermelstein's life and students and open-university Hosts Fun Run appeared on TNT in 1991. (non-matriculated) students (pay Location: Balboa Park within seven calendar days). College to Career: Putting Your After June 15: Final registration. The Native American Council Degree to Work (a community group that assists Students may register for secTime: 3-4 p.m. Native Americans and promotes ond block courses in person on Location: FCB 106 a case-by-case basis (pay within Native American cultural, athtwo calendar days). letic and educational events) is Learn what you can do with your degree after you graduate. hosting a fun run in Balboa You'll also learn about Park. "Choices," an interactive computerized career planner. Early L earning Center K ids R un at SpringFest 2 001 Club Meetings At the starting line, running and getting their awards, the kids enjoyed | their Saturday morning at SpringFest. (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington and Victoria Segall) fCt WL | jj|j J ^ M B j ™ Sports tM BPf j ^nf jf Thoughts on Mothers Compiled by: M. Addington The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." -W. S. Ross There is no velvet so soft as a mother's lap jio rose as lovely as her smile, no path so flowery as that imprinted with her footsteps. -Archibald Thompson Youth fades; love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; a mother's secret hope outlives them ail." -Oliver Wendell Holmes The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of whiclr you will always find forgiveness." -Honore' de Balzac Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother." -Lin Yutang The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." -Henry Ward Beecher i t's easy to make a child smile. A few words of encouragement, may be a special reward for a special performance, Parents do It all the time, and so do teachers. Good teachers are the difference between a child who succeeds and one who stym&les. They are the ones who make math fun and science seem like an adventure into another world. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) elections campus growth spring 2001 Springfest https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/054c5f95423738b1a76c864912be2259.pdf e0e36509f2b54a136a65c8b32781a99a PDF Text Text Inside: Professor Discusses Marching with Zapatistas Page 3 http ://www.csusm.edu/pride The Pride California State University San Marcos M ummy Returns Review on Page 6 Vol VIII No. 29/ Tuesday, May 15,2001 Student Leaders Honored at Ceremony By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Student leaders from Cal State San Marcos were recognized Thursday, May 10, during the annual Student Leadership Awards Night at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The host of the evening was comedian Carlos Oscar, who entertained more than 200 guests, including staff, their families, and students. The evening began with opening words from Dean Manship, ASI President. The first award presented was the On the Spot Recognition Award to Hedy Price. Vice President of Finance Stephen Garcia announced Michael Harrod as the winner of the award for the University Student Union Advisory Board Student Leader. Club leaders were also awarded, including Circle K's Olga Ramirez, the History Club's Stacey Helton, Parent Teacher's Tammy Rodriguez, The Pride's Claudia Ignacio, and the Victorious Club's Rita Reynolds. Awards were also presented to the American Indian Student Alliance's Ronnie Whitehorse, Anime Project Alliance's Penny Lanese* ~ Ballet Folklorico's Margarita Preciado, the French Club's Anna Gabriele, the German Club's Janet Williams, and M.E.Ch.A.'s Izabel Solis. Solis was one of few students who gave an acceptance speech for the evening, directing her words to her club members: "I'm not going to say, 'Si se puede,' because we know we made all of our goals a reality. Instead I'm going to say, 'Hasta la victoria siempre.'" The audience, who dined on a dinner of salad, rolls, and chicken and pasta, welcomed "joke" breaks from comedian Oscar during the two-hour long awards ceremony. A video presentation also showed highlights from past campus events, including Cesar Chavez Day and SpringFest. More leaders were recognized during the evening, including awards to the Accounting Society's Jennifer Weishaup, (Above) Claudia Ignacio won an awardfor her workfor The Pride. She is pictured with ASI President Dean Manship. (Top right) The ASI team and Planning Committee for Awards Night. (Bottom right) Tumona Austin, Raeanna Wertz and Tammy Rodriguez celebrate. (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) Alpha Kappa Delta's Toni Shaffer, Future Educator's Club's Rita Reynolds, the Pre-Law Society's Perla Rivas and Katrina Baughman, Sigma Iota Epsilon's Ronona Crowder, Alpha Chi Omega's Deanna Wright, Sigma Alpha Epsilon's Dustiri Naylor, and Tau Kappa Epsilon's Doug Vernon. The final awards were presented to Dean Manship for the ASI Board Member of the Year and Raeanna Wertz received the Vice President of Student Affairs Outstanding Student Leadership Award. The evening concluded with dancing. C ollege S tudents Reach O ut t o K -12 By CLAY BABER Pride Staff Writer gual students with literacy needs and language development. Tutors are placed in the schools to assist the students with their studies and with college preparation. Currently the SASOP has 60 tutors/interns who work in 20 different elementary, middle, and high schools in North County. All of the tutors are CSUSM students, and Perez added, "We are always looking for more help." ^ One of the newest programs that the SASOP is participating in is the North County Outreach Symposium, or NCOS. According to Perez, the NCOS "brings all outreach services in North County together to discuss the types of programs currently being implemented, to which schools they are being offered, and to explore potential collaborative efforts." Another new program being offered by the SASOP is the LEAP program, which stands for "Lets Encourage Academic Performance." According to Perez, this program is a collaborative effort with Fallbrook Unified School District that entails summer coursework taught on campus by CSUSM professors, in addition to that taught in Fallbrook. "The goal of this program is to get the students to enter a rigorous course of study," said Perez. Some of you may have noticed the large groups of elementary students touring the CSUSM campus recently. They are part of the "I'm Going To College" program offered by the Student Academic Services Outreach Program, or SASOP, located off-campus in the medical plaza. "The goal of our program is to help underrepresented populations gain access to higher education," said Dilcie Perez, Assistant Director of the SASOP. ByZACHARYPUGH entire lot will have approximate- services. According to a The numerous outreach proPride Staff Writer ly 118 parking spaces. Planning Commission report grams o S The project was formally written on May 15 of last year, aimed atffered by the mASOPaare elementary, iddle nd While driving, walking, or approved by City Council on "the university [CSUSM] con- h students of biking to class, one might notice February 25, 2000. Gary curs that the Hampton Inn will Cigh schoolhelp facilitateNtorth ounty to heir a new, large structure in the Anderson, owner of Anderson provide convenient lodging in transition into college. last stages of construction on Realty, said that the planning close proximity which the unio establish pipethe corner of Twin Oaks Valley and development of the Hampton versity currently lacks." When line "iWe wish tniversity byaoffernto the u Road and Carmel. North of Cal Inn has been an ongoing project asked about this, Anderson said ing these children multiple proState San Marcos, this structure for three years. "We have owned that the 988-square foot con- grams t educais the Hampton Inn, a seventy- it [property] for about 10 years ference room could be used to tion to phroughout theircollegerepare them for room hotel. The proposed com- and have been working with the host various club parties, group level said P pletion date will be June 13, school and the city for two to events, or individual department Whilecoursework,"rogramserez. outreach p are said construction superintendent three years," he said. Anderson convention meetings that Cal available for all ages, Perez Mike Stafford. added that the architect in charge State San Marcos might have. explained that the primary conAccording to the City of of designing the hotel incorpoThe Hampton Inn will also centration of their efforts is San Marcos' planning records rated much of the same design include a 4,000-square foot res- for kindergarten through eighth of 1999, the finished Hampton techniques as the buildings on taurant and possibly a pub. grade students. Inn project will include a campus to "try to blend in with "There might be a pub or a T larger o pro102,801-square foot seventy- the school." micro-brewery or something like gramsheoffered byutreachASOP the S While the expected clientele t hat... it would add to the whole provide i room hotel equipped with a conupference room. This will include of the inn will be tourists and college atmosphere," added port to entensive academic sand lementary, middle a 4,000-square foot freestanding businessmen, CSUSM students Anderson, high school students. Some of restaurant on 2.36 acres. The are welcome to utilize the hotel's *Photo by Zachary Pugh the other programs assist bilin- »Article continues on page 2 Hampton Inn to Open Soon �C S U S M C o m m u n i t y S ervice A wards B y J. R YAN S ANDAHL Pride S taff W riter Cal State San Marcos recognized the community service efforts o f more than 75 i ndividuals and 20 organizations i n N orth County on Tuesday night before a packed house at the C alifornia Center for the A rts i n EscondidQ. A mong those receiving recognition d uring the seventh annual Celebration o f Service was 12-year-old Gidget Schulz, a sixth-grader at Park Dale E le• mentary i n Encinitas, who was honored f or distinguished service. For the past t wo years, Gidget has been helping homeless c hildren through a charity foundation called "Gidget's W ay" Using donated money she receives f rom the foundation, Gidget gives teddy bears to the homeless c hildren i n N orth County. " I used t o go d own to San Diego and I w ould see the homeless people there and I w ould c ry," said Gidget. " I thought I w ould give away teddy bears because teddy bears make me feel secure and I thought i t w ould give the homeless people security." To help raise money, Gidget made flowerpot pens and sold them. She now gets money through advertisements and donations to her foundation. She also has some o f her friends help i n her efforts. " I t hink this has made me a better person," Gidget said. "One o f m y missions is to help other kids do the same things I do." Other distinguished students included Jessica M ichalkiewicz o f V ista and C arli Zavaleta, a CSUSM student. Jessica aids kindergarten kids d uring recess and shows students around campus. Zavaleta is the director o f Precious C hildren's M inistry i n San Diego, a volunteer-based, nonprofit program designed for children that have been i n foster homes or that have drug-addicted parents. " I want to give back to God's children " Zavaleta said. " I learn f rom the kids. They are so f ull o f energy and joy. Here they develop s kills to help them cope w ith what they are going through." Zavaleta encourages people to do what they l ike to do and to serve others. " When you give to others, you receive more than what y ou have given them," she said. To a crowd o f honorees, friends, and f amily members, several presenters distributed plaques that recognized students i n a ll age groups for their community service. K GTV Channel 10's Leonard V illarreal was the master o f ceremonies for the event. A lso i n attendance was D r. Lynda Gaynor, director o f the O ffice o f Community Service Learning for Cal State San Marcos, as w ell as university President Alexander Gonzalez. " We discovered that recognizing and expressing our gratitude to the c ommunity w ork Student O utreach Services at C al State San Marcos o f students is important i n helping to sustain community ser»Article continuedfrom pg. 1 for outreach programs to be sucvice and to develop outstanding cessful, they need to be acacitizens," said Gonzalez.. " We S h e a d d e d that " the SASOP d emically based. She said she honor the contributions o f these receives a large part o f its believes i n the importance o f outstanding students and student groups who are engaged i n comf unding for early outreach pro- encouraging young students to munity efforts w hich address grams f rom California's Pre- take college preparatory courses unmet human, environmental, Collegiate Academic Develop- so that they are academically educational, and public safety ment Program." Perez also i ndi- prepared for the type o f courseneeds." cated that some o f the funds w ork required by a university, " I t hink it's g reat!" said Inga come f rom Student A ffairs, and " It is one t hing to get i nto colW ilson, who received an honothers come f rom the schools lege, i t is another t hing to be orable mention for her commuthemselves. " able t o succeed i n college," said nity service w ork. " This is a Perez stressed that i n order Perez. way to recognize people's efforts and their dedication to community service." " I was overjoyed," said C ynthia Ellison, coordinator o f the event . " I was so proud o f parents and students that w ork so hard at community service." The evening ended on an emotional note when the parents o f the late Anthony Francis John Engle, stood and received the recognition award on his behalf. Anthony, a vista youth, was k illed i n a car accident i n September. He was 9 years old. " This event really touched people," said Gaynor, who added that the service might have to be moved next year due to the large number o f people, some o f w hom had to w ait i n the lobby because there were not enough seats. The Celebration o f Service Charles Wiley, a veteran journalist, spoke last week at CSUSM to a small is co-sponsored b y the San crowd outside of the Dome. The College Republicans, a campus club, Marcos C ommunity Foundation, sponsored and organized the event. Wiley discussed a broad range of top the N orth County Times, Cal- including AIDS, that he has reported on through the years. He also discus ifornia Campus Compact and the problems with today's media and biased coverage. CSUSM. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Top Ten Reasons to come to Power Surge Caf<§ 1 . A lumni o wned a nd o perated. а.. T h e B agel M e l t d o w n - c a n ' t g et I t a nywhere e l s e I Y o u w o n ' t b e l i e v e w h a t y o u ' r e m issing. 3 . L ive m usic T hursday, F riday, a nd S aturday ; n ights. 4 . C offee's o nly a b uck- w ith 1 f ree r efill I 5. R eal f ood, r eal p eople, r eal c lose. б . P hat s andwiches. 7 . 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Expires 6/l$/et www.powersurgecafe.com 241 Power $wge Rd. — or I S 1 I I I I j J �Communications Professor Reflects on Recent March with Mexican Rebels By NATHAN FIELDS Pride Feature Editor ed Zapatistas, several of the bus she said that, "Our thousand Mexican and voices were raw by the time we international supporters, reached Zocalo. The whole town Fredi Avalos-C'DeBaca, and hundreds of federal came out and lined the streets. Professor of Communications at police. Every bridge and every rooftop CSUSM, flew to Mexico City was filled, and, without excepThe event also for three days on March 9-11 to comes at a turning point tion, there was total exuberance. support the Mexican rebel group, in the history of In that ride, I experienced the the Zapatistas, in their efforts, Mexico's indigenous closest thing to pure joy that I, to lobby the Mexican congress population as the and the people around me, have for the passage of an indigenous "Indian Question" has ever felt. People had a sense of rights bill. While riding in a recently been placed the possible" bus caravan from the suburb of squarely on the national "Intense is an understateXochimilco to the Zocalo — the agenda which has been ment," she continued, "there are central plaza and heart of Mexico made possible, in part, very few times i n your life when City in front of the National by Vicente Fox and the you can be completely surroundPalace - C'DeBaca said that she PAN party's acquisition ed by so many people that share "had never been among so many of power on Dec. 1, your joys and hopes," Hundreds of thousands ofMexicans lined the streets in support of people, from such different clas- 2000. Former President C'DeBaca explained that the the Zapatista caravan. (CSUSM Photo/Prof Fredi O'DeBaca) sifications, with such unity of Zedillo, representing the PRI seeming ubiquity bf Zapatista spirit, in my life, and probably party, which held power for more Internet, film, video, and multiProf. C'DeBaca was able to support doesn't stop at social or never will again." than 70 years, did not ratify national gatherings, they have observe and support the move- national lines. "In many ways, Prof. C'DeBaca, a native of agreements made between the built an international support ment from a very central loca- this is a post-modern revolution San Diego who has been a local government and the Zapatistas in base and inspired protests against tion. , She explained that, "We in its fragmented and complex supporter of the Zapatistas for 1995. Fox's agreement to renew corporate globalization in Seattle, had connections with the secu- support base. Its supporters are seven years, explained that, "As a negotiations with the group broke Prague, and Davos, Switzerland. rity of the Zapatista leaders, so fragmented across lines, creating student and teacher of communi- their nearly six years of silence The communiques of their we were able to be part of the a complex unity. They address cations, this is a movement which with the government. spokesperson, Subcomandante caravan, something that became more than just class or gender has given me greater insight into The Zapatistas first came to Marcos, are published regularly an amazing, life-changing expe- or women's issues or the elderly, the future of social, political and international attention when they in books and newspapers world- rience, and something we would And, in the end, you cannot be international communications." seized the colonial city of San wide. C'DeBaca added that the not have been able to do if we a Zapatista, only support them, Now regularly informed of Cristobal and five surrounding use of media exemplifies an acute weren't lucky enough to know a because you are a product of the movement's developments villages on January 1, 1994, the understanding of modern com- few people." ^ your own unique culture." on-line, she explained that her day that the North American Free munications. "Essentially," she After the Mexican congress C'DeBaca explained that the initial identification with the Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went explains, "if you don't know how group she was a part of made heard the Zapatista's demands, Zapatistas began through the oral into effect. The group represents to adapt your movement and your up the third line of security for the PAN party edited the indigetradition of her grandparents. "I six distinct indigenous nations,* rhetoric to the logic of the new the Zapatista comandancia. The nous rights bill before approving grew up to personal narratives the Tzetzal, Tzotzil, Chole, Mam, media, you're invisible to the first line of defense was made it on April 29. The Zapatistas, of the Mexican Revolution," she Zoque and Tojolobal Indians. The world." up of international indigenous who immediately resumed their said, "it was the talk I heard army is mainly a group of farmC'DeBaca explained that, peoples, including native Indians state of silence with the govaround the dinner table from ers. The troops rotate between "The Zapatistas have provided from the United States, includ- ernment, rejected the modified my grandparents, who emigrat- thefieldsand military duty. us with a model for cohesive and ing the Kumeyaay Indians of bill, saying that the changes had ed from Oaxaca and were part One-third of its combatants, democratic international commu- San Diego. made it powerless. Pres. Fox, on Tarahumara Indian." several of its top-ranked officials, nication, with the crucial inteShe traveled several hours the other hand, insisted that the C'DeBaca's, recent rendez- and more than half of its logisti- gration of a local, face-to-face in one of the last buses in the bill should make every Mexican, vous with the rebel group, who cal support base is female. In the component." It was partly what caravan. Describing the experi- especially every Mexican Indian trekked more than 1 500 miles past seven years, the Zapatistas C'DeBaca calls "the marriage ence of looking and yelling in "jubilant." through 12 states from San have grown from around 50 between the global and the local celebration out of the windows Cristobal, Chiapas, to Mexico people to several hundreds of that inspired her City between February 24 and thousands. 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Credit smiots membership is mqmtt&, m4 theie b no fce tojoisu �Just a Thought on ASI Elections By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer Approximate Student Enrollment: 6,000 Associated Student Fee: $50.00 $50.00X6.000 =$300,000 i her, keep T he Psyche FairyvhIferyshenterestedithinhderatinghyerou,friend. anging out w as is attracted to then Dear Psyche Fairy, I have a good friend who I am attracted to, and would like to date. She just got out of a long relationship, and I'm not sure if she's ready to date again. Also, I'm not very sure that she is in any way attracted to me. I would like to ask her out, but I'm afraid that if she says no, it will make our friendship uncomfortable. What should I do? Sincerely, Conf us e d Dear Confused, If you're worried about your friend not being ready to date again, the best thing to do is not rush her or push anything on her. She'll need time to get over whatever happened in her last relationship. If you are nature will take it's course, and whatever will happen will happen. Just be patient. But if you can't handle the waiting, and you really need to know, then ask her out. See what happens. Whether the answer is yes or no, at least you will have the answer you've been stressing over. The worst that can happen is that you will get turned down. If she's a true friend, she won't let something like that make your friendship uncomfortable. You shouldn't either. Don't worry about it so much, and just ask. You never know what will happen. Good luck. S in c ere1y, The Psyche Fairy Have a problem? Write the Psyche Fairy at psychefairy@hotmail.com Letter to the Editors It seems ASI is a mock setting for students to get experience in business administration, except that they get to play with real money that real people worked hard to earn. Although the money is real, ASI can invent its investors because nobody is involved. A total of 245 students voted in this year's elections. Therefore, it is possible for ASI to interpret that 287,750 of the dollars they get to play with next year come from nowhere, because students don't care about who spends their money and how. If anyone has more of this extra money, and would like to give it away with no strings attached, it sure would make my life easier, You can contact me through The Pride at pride@csusm.edu. What"the hell is a "re-entry I'm not always the oldest student?" I'm 43 years old, and person in my classes, but countduring my lifetime the meaning ing the professors, I'm usually of the word "re-entry" always in the top two. But there's nothapplied to vehicles launched by ing wrong with being old; in NASA. Trust me on this one: many cultures accumulating age I've been around the world, but is an admired past time. I don't I've never broken through the mind being called old. I just atmosphere. I did, however, take don't want to be referred to with a break from school to join the a buzzword. Isn't that called service. Although the military stereotyping or something? seemed like another world, my I guess I should be glad butt stayed on planet Earth for someone is trying to be nice to the twenty-two-year hitch. Still, me and the other UFOs. Maybe it's that break in time that seems instead of making light of the to make all the difference. word "re-entry," I should recOne of my classmates took ommend that the school change a three-year break from school its name from a "university" but he isn't considered a "re- to a "launchpad." At least the entry student." I guess his trip motif would be consistent. Until wasn't long enough to accrue that happens, I guess I'll have the frequent flyer miles neces- to remain content to live long sary to wear the moniker. Or and prosper. could there be another reason? Maybe colleges have adopted Steve Compian the word "re-entry" as a friendLiterature and ly substitute for "old." Writing Studies By JEREMY ZAGARELA While Queer Theory, Gender Studies, Deconstructionism, Marxism, and Cultural Relativism are all subjects you will find discussed daily in the classroom at CSUSM, it's obvious that satire is not. Literature students can wax intelligent on the nebulous theories of Foucault and the incoherent ramblings of Derrida but fail to notice formal literary genres and historical facts. This fact was driven home to me after the response I got to my article, "College Changes You." Anita Brookner wrote, "Satire is dependent on strong beliefs, and on strong beliefs wounded." I have a radical proposition. Perhaps the hours and hours of theory you have been reading have really sunk in. If Jim doesn't have strong beliefs, then his beliefs can't be wounded and satire can't exist. Satire takes place when a small breach in ethics is taken and pushed to the extreme, making it both hysterical and horrifying, and if the murdering of innocent infants by the hundreds doesn't make you think, nothing will. My story was fiction, but the cultural sensitivity indoctrination of CSUSM made it impossible for most to see that. So join John Lennon and imagine a world. Go ahead: imagine a worfd with right and wrong, objective morality, personal responsibility - go against the flow and imagine a world where language actually means something and everything the theorists have been telling you actually means nothing. Most literary and cultural theories don't last five seconds "in the world", but they thrive in the university—ever wonder why this isn't the case over in the Biology Department? The law of gravity works both at the university and at the supermarket, and be glad your bank doesn't run on Derrida's the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymdus The Pride letters. Display and classified advertising in Melanie Addington Co-Editor Victoria Seg^H The Pride should not be construed as the Co-Editor Nathan Fields * Feature Editor endorsement or investigation of commerDarcy Walker Opinion Editor cial enterprises or ventures. The Pride Amy Bolaski Copy Editor reserves the right torejectany advertisJayne Braman Graduate Intern ing. The Pride is published weekly on Madeleine F. Marshall Tuesdays during the academic year and Faculty Advisor four times in summer. All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not The Pride necessarily represent the views of The California Stale University San Marcos Pride, or of California State University San Marcos, CA San Marcos. 92096-0001 Letters to the editors should include Phone: (760) 750-6099 an address, telephone number, e-mail Fax: (760) 750-3345 and identification. Letters may be edited E-mail: pride@csusm.edu for grammar and length. Letters should Visit us on-line at: be submitted via electronic mail to The http://www.csusm.edu/pride Pride electronic mail account, rather than Election and SpringFest Low Turnout By TIM FARMER Pride Staff Writer During my first semester here at CSUSM, I have heard about the history of low turnouts for elections and special events. Now that I am here, I see the problem is not getting any better. Last week, we had our student elections t nd our annual SpringFest. The SpringFest drew just a few Hundred students, and the elections only saw three percent of students vote. Unfortunately, I did not participate in either activity, and I really don't have many reasons. One thing I suggest could be a problem is insufficient advertising. The only way I found out about SpringFest was by reading a "Battle of the Bands" bulletin. It stated that the bands would be playing at SpringFest. Of course, the original date was rained out, but I didn't realize that until the next week's issue of The Pride came out. The elections were almost the same way. Every one running for office had their "Vote (name) for President," or "(name) is your best choice." Two problems were that there was little talk about when the elections were being held, and there was almost no competition between candidates. If there are two students running for the same position, there should be bright, colorful signs with catch phrases. It sounds very much like high school campaigning, but gimmicks do work. The least it will do is draw attention, which is the first step toward getting students to vote. The main problem is that students didn't vote or go to SpringFest. This lack of school pride makes me feel like I am attending an extension school. I am as much to blame, because I did not participate in either event. But I know that I should have helped to redirect our school's spirit. So on May 21st, at the Battle of the Bands, I will be there supporting our school. Cougar Pride. T he Struggle Continues relative language theories. So why rialism that they have failed to see with social activism. Professors accept theoretical abstractions that the humor in anything. In fact, you and students have heard the call don't comport with reality? can't be a student in the Humanities and taken up the fight, making Because they sound so intellec- without being "enraged" about the world safe for postmodernism tual. That is the genius of the something. and psychoanalytic theory. It's a theorists - you can't tell what they While students and professors brave new world with such people are really saying. I'm still waiting alike banter about the term criti- in it. for Amnesty International to take cal thinking, I have to wonder When theories and theorists Derrida to task for his perpetual what they are talking about. It cross the line from interesting torture of the English language. seems to me that anyone exer- to ridiculous, somebody ought to Not only are the theories of cising the much-touted "critical say something. Scottish born critic literary and cultural studies bank- thinking" skill would have read Muriel Spark wrote concerning rupt, but they are so serious. my article and knew what it was. the state of art in the modern cenWhy is it that when discussing I have to wonder if we have been tury: "Ridicule is the only honorcultural theories and postmodern- reading enough Swift or Twain. So able weapon we have left." She ism, nobody laughs, or if they do, instead of laughing at the stupidity could have said the same concernit is that hesitant, nervous laugh that has been embraced by univer- ing the that knows it just said something sity campuses, students suddenly across tHumanities Departments he ountry. idicule is that doesn't make sense. I was turn serious when anything cultur- not mean, dcistasteful,Ror wrong. astounded with the response to my ally diverse is brought up - fearful hat w eserves essay concerning spring break and to criticize. This attitude can't be Thould hich adnd it is be riidiculed s be, njustice the horrid practices of my South healthy. Nothing can be funny in a to "critical thinking" atn do otho American tribe. Students within world where no one is treated fairly, erwise. ordid that all the Humanities have become so racism abounds, and sexism domi- cultures The.esqual is isdealudicrous are o "outraged" at social injustices, so nates the landscape. Academia has that it makes me want to pat a "incensed" at gender inequality, lost its original purpose of instrucn the ack r skin irgin and so "pained" at cultural impe- tion in truth and has replaced it Ntazi onext Abztec oootballagvame. a the f HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRI£>E@ CSUSM ED U �Intramurals and Instructional Programs Dying Breeds at Cal State San Marcos By TIM FARMER Pride Staff Writer niques to reduce stress and anxiety, and increases flexibility. "This class is always enrolled at full capacity" said Gonzalez. "Ace Anxiety-Stress Less Workshop" is offered in collaboration with Health, Counseling Popularity of Disc Golf on the Rise tion. The sports offered are basketball, bowling, flag football, By LINDSAY BRADY of 714 feet. Due to the increase softball, volleyball and soccer. Pride Staff Writer in number of disc golf players ASI offers opportunities in Soccer is the only sport that in America, Europe, Japan, sports and instructional pro is offered as club sport, and Carlo Pelg, a professional Australia and New Zealand, grams for fitness and wellness. the team cpmpetes against other disc player, was introduced to the PDGA (Professional Disc "Unfortunately, every program club soccer teams at participat- disc golf four years ago. He has Golf Association) and the World that is offered depends ing campuses. been competitively playing disc Federation Games with Japan's. highly on the required Due to the lack of golf for the past year and a half. Akita Games are supporting and number of students per facilities and league coor- "Don't ever let any sport get to promoting disc golf as a future class or program," said dinators, the intramural the point that you're not having Olympic s'port. Susana Gonzalez, Assisprogram is working in fun," said Pelg. "In any game Disc golf is an activity that tant Executive Director conjunction with the city that I play, the more I play, the has been played since the invenfor ASI. league. Each intramural more fun the sport should be." tion of flying discs, but reached This semester, there team must pay the normal Disc golf has baskets called its respectability in 1977 when were four classes that city league fees, as well "Pole Holes," rather than holes Ed Headrik and his son invented offered instructional proas a $25 registration fee found in the common "ball-golf' the Pole Hole. grams. These programs to subsidize the program that many of us are familiar The first permanent course provided learning opporto ensure that the stu- with. The pole hole is a metal was installed in 1974 in tunities through lessons, dents will show up and be pole with downward hanging Pasadena's Oak Grove Park, clinics and workshops. active. With the exception chain baskets. The idea is to which still stands to this day. "Building a Student of the soccer club team, get the disc (frisbee) into the The course is still very popular Body," for example, was all the intramural sports basket. and hosts two professional touroffered once a semester were cancelled due to low Pelg tries to attend at least naments each year. and allowed individuals enrollment. f ffiS Morley Field, located in the nine out of a series of 12 to meet with a personal nHH ASI is looking for Southern California disc golf Balboa Park area, is the only trainer for evaluations Soccer is an intramural sport at CSUSM and new ways to generate tournaments where a disc golfer disc golf course in San Diego. and workshops on health practices are held every Friday on the soccer field interest in these activi- tries to accumulate the most Open from dawn till dusk, indi(located at the end ofcampus near the parking lot). ties, including the idea and fitness. points in a year to win the series' viduals pay $1 Monday through (Courtesy Photo/Norbert College) of a men and women's title. Disc golf tournaments offer Friday; and $1.50 on Saturday "Cardio Workout" lacrosse team. However, divisions in amateur, advanced and Sunday to play each day. offered a variety of e xer- and Disability Services during cises including aerobics and semester finals week. The first low enrollment may continue to and pro-open to juniors, men, Morley Field has 19 elevationcardio kickboxing. Both of these class session is May 14. ASI force ASI to cancel the pro- women, and 40-and-over mas- changing holes that range from classes, however, were cancelled is also researching swing dance grams. 150-480 feet. Most local disc ters. Those who would like more due to low enrollment (less than classes and a soccer class for golfers said they look at Morley This sport has gained popuinformation on intramurals and larity all around the world. as a short and technical course six students enrolled). Yoga, men and women. Intramural sports are a instructional programs offered at In Germany, Kris Voigt set the with well-groomed fairways. which is offered twice every semester, is a relaxation class self-directed, individualized Cal State are asked to call the new world record with a throw that instructs on relaxation tech- approach to program participa- ASI office at (760) 750-4990. T Class of 2 001 Grads Wanted P OSITIONS AVAILABLE Start P /T & go F /T after graduation. Gain valuable experience in the Internet industry. F /T career positions available as an Internet Consultant selling web sites to small and medium businesses. Position requires a motivated person with a great attitude. Visit www.z57.com and apply online or call to schedule an interview. Immediate positions available in: 858-623-5577 San Diego Office 760-753-1889 N orth County Office CCassifiecCs SERVICES OFFERED MEL-TYPE & U study! 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Under a clear blue summer Funky Turntabalism, although dating sky just outside Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts back to the 1980s, is a relatively Festival on April 28. was a day new form of popular music crethat overflowed with thoughts ated by mixing and scratching on records. Del was on at the and feelings of freedom. same time that Iggy Pop rocked From the completely improvisational break beat rhythms of out with the song "Lust for Life." the Canadian band, The New It was truly amazing to see the Deal, to the hard-hitting sounds energy of Iggy Pop after so many of Iggy Pop, one of punk rock's years performing. He jumped oldest icons, the festival truly around and screamed and yelled, broke new ground, crossing musi- still striving for that rock 'n' roll cal mediums and bringing togeth- shock value. er a vast group of listeners. The Roots also preformed at Taking up the entire Empire Coachella, their live-style hipPolo fields of Coachella, the hop brought all kinds of different 45-act lineup was spread across flavors to the stage. Playing all five stages, with each stage occu- kinds of instruments, rather than pied by different styles of music using records, they played funk, rap, and jazz and drew from the and atmosphere. The polo field proved to be rock side of music, especially as a perfect place for the show. "?uestlove" performed a drum An approximated 35,000 people solo. showed up from many western . At night the ambiance states and Canada. Even with changed. "This is when it gets such a large crowd, the size of good and you separate the young the grounds allotted plenty of ones from the old fogies," said room for everyone to move free- 15-year-old Wendy Burrel ly about or just lie down in the according to the Desert Sun Web Site. grass for a nap. At about ten o'clock Jane's The Music Played Addiction hit the stage. They began with "On the Beach," the Drawing from such a wide spacey opening track to their secvariety of music, it was difficult ond album "Nothing Shocking," at times for me to choose which which set the mood for their act to go and see.. It was like experimental rock 'n' roll. Just stepping out of a world of hip- as the crowd was mesmerized hop, walking through a pathway by Dave Navarro's mind-bending of ambient dance beats and find- guitar scales, the band paused, ing your way into the next world and then switched to "Stop," of experimental rock, all work- from their third album Ritual ing toward one goal: the freedom de Jo Habitual, which drove the of music. crowd wild. i have the CD, but it just Aside from their unbelievdoesn't even compare to what ably tight music, after four years By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer apart, the true qualities of lead singer Perry Farrell surfaced in the show. Farrell began with "Three Days," a song many consider Jane's Addiction's most monumental. In the midst of Jane's Addiction's performance, circus performers decided to dance their way through the crowd and onto the stage. Once onstage, one of the clown-type figures unmasked himself, revealing Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea sat in on bass with Jane's for the last part of the set. The band finished with their biggest hit, "Been Caught Stealing." to Washington, D.C. to hear allowed people to experience the Bok testify to the U.S. Senate. eclectic sculpture garden; Set in After hearing his story, Farrell the center of thefield,the garden asked him to come and speak housed art from many different at Coachella. In unison with the genres. There was everything Freedom March in Boston and from oil paintings to functional Coachella, www.Iabolish.com art projects to metal work,-all was launched. Representing a expressing emotion from indi21st-century link to exposing this vidual creators. human abomination, the web site In the middle of the garden states its goal as a way for peo- there was a giant percussion ple involved to openly commu- sculpture. One of the most popunicate and gain support around lar of the exhibits, it was made the world; a coming of age of the of all kinds of metal. It contained anti-slavery movement. pipes, bent metal sheets, differ"When I was seven years ent size metal parts hanging on old, my mother sent me to the strings, and other objects that market... I never saw her again," could make noise. The function said Bok. "For the next ten years, of the sculpture was to attract I slept with animals and nobody people from the festival to make Music and Politics Collide loved me." The crowd respond- some noise on the contraption. The true understanding of ed, "We love you." It was a The newly created [or discovthe power and freedom of music truly moving moment. In a crowd ered?] musicians would then beat on all the different parts surcame together when* Farrell of rounding them and eventually Jane's Addiction invited Francis Bok to speak with the audience. "I felt as if I were come together in a uniform rhythm. Born in Southern Sudan, Bok was enslaved in 1986 at age floating in another Another interesting work of seven. For the next 10 years he art was a kind of swinging penworld." spent his nights sleeping in a dulum with a sail on one end barn with farm animals. During nd wo laces people to —Nate Hines raide. tOne spide hadforseat and the his days he was beaten by his a Coachella captors. other had a place to lie down. Left with the options of Concert-goer The unit was balanced in the middle, and the sail helped to death or escape, Bok escaped in 1996. Making his way to Egypt of about 30,00Ct riled-up fans, I spin it in a circular motion. The and then to the United Nations could have heard a pin drop as creators ensured it would not tip Refugee Office, Bok succeeded he spoke. Bok continued talking over by walking alongside the and has now found his way into about his struggles and what he piece as it rotated. As the rider many.hearts and has achieved is doing to aide in the world- passed around the circle, differworldwide recognition for his wide abolishment of slavery. In ent individuals would come up journey. Bok's influence is the end, after many thanks, he and play digital-type music. Nate widespread; he has spoken to explained just a short time ago, Hines of Oceanside remarked, the United Nations, Madeleine even in his many sleepless nights, "I felt as if I were floating in Albright and many other high- he could not have dreamed of another world." ranking officials about slavery. such a gathering. I left Coachella with feeling Eventually crossing paths with inspired, as if I, with the help Perry Farrell, Bok found his way The Art in Between of friends and others who share to the main stage at Coachella. a selfless nature, could possibly •In September, Farrell went The time between sets save the world. It's e asy to make a child smile* A few words of encoyratjjemenf, maybe a special reward for a special performance. Parents do It all the time, and so do teachers. Good teachers are the difference between a child who succeeds and one who stumbles, They are the ones who make math fun and science seem like m adventure Into another world* Teaching Is the profession thai allows you to see the most gratifying -.immediate and instantaneous reward of a job well done ~ a child's srotifc Make a child smile. Take the next-step - teach! Mali* the difference of alifetime. Call 1-888-caHteach or visit wwwxalteachxom CatTeach, administered by the CSU Chancellor's Office �The Pride Arts & Entertainment priests, an army of the living dead, and figuring the way out of a no-win situation, then "The Mummy Returns" is a must-see flick. Writer/director Stephen Spmmers adheres to the George Romero method of "make 'em laugh, then scare the hell out of 'em" tactics. The special effects from Industrial Light and Magic are state of the art. The action continues with the same cast as the first Mummy movie. The difference ' now is that Eraser's character, Rick O'Connell, and Weisz's character, Evie Carnahan, are married and have a son who gets into plenty of mischief. The plot involves a gold bracelet o^the Scorpion King and its return to a pyramid of Anubis Brendan Fraser and Arnold Vosloo continue their original Mummy roles in "The Mummy Returns '' in the Oasis of Am Shere. Im-Ho-Tep, the evil sorcerer, (Courtesy Photo/Universal Studios) is resurrected, and, of course, We arrived at Hometown "Ifyou don't settle down, you'll he wants the bracelet and the By DANIEL HUEY Buffet two hours before the be grounded," to her four-year- power that goes with it—the Pride Staff Writer show. I needed plenty of time old daughter. I wondered what army of the Scorpion King. I must live in a cave to graze the chow line. It was she'd be grounded from. After all, it is the Year of the The action at the buffet Scorpion, and it's time to wipe because I didn't know until a the first time I had eaten at month ago that the sequel to Hometown Buffet; but I found was only a prelude to the next out the world. the film "The Mummy," star- that the buffet had plenty to phase of the evening's enterI'm sure this movie will ring Brendan Fraser and Rachel choose from: complete salad tainment. We entered the movie become a blockbuster; when it Weisz, would be released on bar, soups* of the day, fifteen and although it was 25 min- goes to VHS and DVD forMay 4. My daughter and I different main entrees includ- utes before show time, the mats, then look out. There are made plans to see the Mummy ing ham, roast beef, baked only available seats were two numerous web sites prompting Returns and decided to eat chicken andfish,macaroni and rows from the screen. Pre-teen the movie, and I-envision a dinner at Hometown Buffet cheese, and a never ending girls who called their friends school lunch box ready for next supply of breaded shrimp—my six rows back with their cell fall. I didn't leave the theater before the show. Before we hit the buffet, fav. My daughter and I loaded phones surrounded us. There having an epiphany about the we stopped at Long's Drugs to up our plates, poured some were phones ringing to the left true meaning of life, but, as and the right. stock up on candy. I always sodas and sat down to eat. a sequel, the movie is a sucHometown Buffet is one of The lights dimmed. Let the cess. Even though the plot is buy my movie candy somewhere else because official the best places to go to people- show begin and pass me that complete, I'm sure Sommers movie candy—candy actually watch. Everyone I noticed there bag-o-candy. will figure out a way to resur"The Mummy Returns" is rect Im-Ho-Tep a couple more bought at the theater-^—is way looked as if they belonged at a too expensive. We buy candy buffet. The old man sitting by delightful entertainment in the times. Thisfilmwas worth the beforehand and smuggle it into himself next to us eating the tradition of the Indiana Jones $7.50 ticket price and the $10 the theater. 'Nuff said about steamed vegetables and read- movies. If you like movies with worth of movie candy. I can teaching kids to be law abid- ing Time magazine looked like chase scenes, bizarre rituals, hardly wait to pick up a lunch he ate there every night. A books of the dead, the res- box next fall. ing. mother across the way yelled, urrection of mummified high Tuesday, May 15,2001 7 In a LJAWYER? am? NEED A Have you been injured in a car accident that was not your fault? Call for a FREE CONSULTATION Student Discounts/ CSUSM Alumni (619) 656-5452 A+ Subs Preschools Substitutes, Aides and teachers. All areas full-time, Flexible part-time Hours. $6.50-$9.50 hourly Call Jacki @ 858-565-2144!!! A VIRTUAL SAVINGS PLAN. Visit w ww .delmarracing.com to g et your c ard a nd s ave 5 0% a t the Del M ar R acetrack. ¥ The card entitles you to a special discount of $2.00 off the regular Grandstand Admission price erf $4.00. ¥ I ncludes a Daily R acing Program. ¥ Valid a ny R ace D ay: July 18 - September 5. 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Thoughts on. „ The conference is scheduled Bridget Jones's of Concert Series: Jaime Valle to begin at 10 a.m. and will History and Equinox continue until 7 p.m. Those Friday, May 18 Time: 12 p.m. who would like more info, are Soccer Club Practice Compiled by ML Aldington Location: Dome Stage asked to e-mail Ricardo Favela Location: Soccer Field Courtesy: Bridget Jones Web Site Latin jazz by eight-time winner at favel001@csusm.edu. Time: 10 a.m. of the San Diego Music Awards . Practices are every Friday. "Marriage is an institution. I'm Everyone is welcome! Careers for Communication Monday, May 21 not ready for an institution" Majors Ace Anxiety; Stress Less Time: 12-1 p.m. Workshop May 14-18 "I never married because there Location: FCB 106 Time: 3-4 p.m. This woricshop will explore the For location info, visit ASI in Women s GolfNAIA National j was no need, I have three Championships pets atfapmewhich answer the dynamic occupational opportu- Commons 203. Location: London, Kentucky same purpose as a husband. I nities available in the communihave a dog that growls every cation field. VPA End Of the Year Video/ morning* a parrot that swears Music Performance Show May all afternoon, and a cat that How to Apply Your Leadership Time: Web and Digital Art at Men's G22-25 National olfNAIA comes home late at n ight" Skills in the Real World * 6:30 p.m. Screening at 7 p.m. Championships Time: 1-2 p.m. Includes video and performance Location: Albuquerque, New M arie Corelll Location: University 370 art. Mexico Learn how to maximize your Location: VPA Annex on La "We must refuse to submit to experience as a campus leader. Moree Road those institutions Which are by efinition For mote info, call (760) Important Dates dhe nuclearsexist ^marriage*built t family, religions '750-4188 for Summer Saturday, May 19 on the myth of ferhinine e vil" Front Lines of Struggle Andrea Dworkin Registration Conference Time: Begins 10 a.m. May 29-June 15: Second reg- "Marriage is a lottery in which Location: The Dome istration for all summer classes I men stake their liberty and The Front Lines of Struggle Circle K International Meeting via SMART for matriculated women their happiness." (FLOS) Coalition has estabstudents and open-university Madame Vlrgine de Rieux Time; 6:30 p.m. lished the FLOS Conference (non-matriculated) students (pay | Location: Craven 1257 A which allows organizations to within seven calendar days). I would rather be give reports of the work they are College Republicans Meeting After June 15: Final registration. 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CSrrcw ^^ ^^ Itiferm iff http://www.csusm.edu/pride &— Service. ^^^^ I W^ ® I I ^^ T ^pl I | California State University San Marcos Track and Field and Golf Teams Head to Championships Story page 7 Vol VIII No. 30/ Tuesday, May 22,2001 G rowing S tudent P opulation F orces CSUSM t o H old N ext Year's G raduation O ff C ampus By ERICA DEBELL Pride Staff Writer Due to the growing size of Cal State San Marcos, next year's commencement ceremonies will be held off campus. One venue option is Palomar College. Francine Martinez, Vice President for Student Affairs, said, "We are committed to doing whatever we can in order to make the Palomar Athletic Field feel like CSUSM." She added, "The Del Mar Fairgrounds had been another venue option, but unfortunately those plans fell through." Martinez says she is optimistic that the students will embrace this idea. Mandy Tester, a CSUSM student said, "As a graduating senior, I cannot imagine my commencement ceremony taking place at a college I have never attended." Another student, Holly Sheets added, "I will be disappointed if my commencement ceremony takes place at Palomar because I feel as though all of my college memories have been made at Cal State." Richard Riehl, Director of Enrollment Services said, "We' are looking beyond 2003, and the University will be focused in finding a permanent place to hold the commencement ceremony." This year's graduation, however, will be held at CSUSM's Forum Plaza June 2-3. Four ceremonies are scheduled during those two days for students in the College of Arts New Dean Named for College of Arts and Sciences MEChA Hosts Front Lines of Struggle By ROLAND ARIAS JR. Pride Staff Writer By DARCY WALKER Pride Opinion Editor On Saturday, May 19, Movimiento Esudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA) and Fallbrook-based Mexicanos Unidos en Defensa del Pueblo, hosted the third annual conference of the Front Lines of Struggle Coalition. The conference was made up of several grass roots organizations representing Mexican, African, Filipino and other communities in California. The event took place at the Dome and lasted until 9 p.m. Hector Muro of Mexicanos Unidos en Defensa del Pueblo described the conference a s "an event that will give us an opportunity to network and build a stronger unity among the colonized people; one that will allow for stronger participation from our respective communities. Through this conference, we are putting »Article continued on pg. 3 and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the College of Educationv and those in the Master's program. CSUSM's External Affairs office sent out a release May 17 announcing that more than 1,200 individuals are expected to participate in the event and that more than 2,000 degree and credential candidates will be recognized. Gene Perry, percussionist for Equinox, d rums t o t he L atin j azz b eats of h is b and, J aime Valle a nd E quinox. T he b and w as one of f our t hat p erformed M ay 14-17 f or t he U niversity's A nnual B rown B ag C oncert Series. Story oil page 5. Dr. Spencer A. McWilliams has been selected as the new Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. McWilliams will begin work on July 27. "My main goal will be to maintain and enhance the strong and capable faculty, high quality academic programs, and the emphasis on close interaction with students, while facilitating the continuing development and growth of the college," said McWilliams. "That will require that I devote a good deal of time and attention to getting to know the various programs and learning about the needs of the faculty and the students. Thus, my immediate goal will be to listen and learn." McWilliams comes to CSUSM from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, where he was Dean of the School of Human Sciences and Humanities. He says that the campus size of UHCL is not that much different from CSUSM. "I think that this is a wonderful size for a university campus. It is large enough to have an array of »Article continued on pg. 6 Students R eturn f rom NASA By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Three CSUSM students played "astronauts" for 10 days when they performed zero-gravity experiments at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Don Bennett, Jon Campbell and James Garcia returned from the center on April 11 after testing two emergency airway devices in zero gravity as part of the Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunity Program of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). In order to take part in the NASA program, the Cal State students were required to create an original experiment that could be tested in zero gravity. They competed against 300 schools and were one of 14 teams chosen to take part in the program that allowed them to f ly in zero gravity 30 times in a Boeing KC 135 j et, which Bennett fondly referred to as the t4vomit comet." Campbell and Garcia, biology students, and Bennett, a paramedic who is fulfilling his premed requirement at Cal State, chose an experiment that would determine what emergency airway device would work best in zero gravity. They tested the standard Endotracheal Tube and the new Combi Tube. Bennett explained that the Combi Tube is a breathing apparatus that can be inserted "blindly," without a paramedic or doctor having to look while he/she inserts the device. When asked which of the tubes worked better in zero gravity, Bennett responded, "It doesn't look like there's much of a difference." The students hope to publish their research, but their findings must be peer-reviewed before they can release more information. Bennett, Campbell and Garcia also underwent »Article continued on pg. 2 Don Bennett (pictured in the zero-gravity room)was one of three Cal State students to take part in NASA's Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunity in Houston. (Courtesy Photo/Don Bennett) �Students Return from NASA »Article continuedfrom pg. 1 physiologic training while they were on the jet. At one point they took sobriety tests that required them to take off their oxygen masks for a brief period of time to see how the lack of oxygen would effect their bodies. _ The team also toured NASA, including mission control and the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, which is a large pool used for pre-space mission training. "It's a great experience," commented Bennett. "How ofteir do people go up to NASA and do research? It gives you the opportunity to do the whole scientific process in a few months rather than a few years." The students prepared for their experiment last semester after they heard about the program from their friend, Michelle Inzunza, a SDSU student and paramedic. Biology professor, Dr. Vicki Fabry, advised the team, which also included Inzunza, and Laura Elliott and Gerhardt Koing, both SDSU students. "This is a program that students at Cal State can do at any time, and they [NASA] want to see more people going," said Bennett. "I want to encourage people to look me up if they want to do something like this." Bennett can be e-mailed at don-bennett@home.com. Holocaust Survivor Mel M ermelstein T ells H i s S tory By LINDSAY BRADY Pride Staff Writer Mel Mermelstein, a Holocaust survivor and Director of the Auschwitz Study Foundation, was a featured speaker on Wednesday, May 9, for Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall's History 202 class. Before introducing Mermelstein, Sepinwall asked the audience to close their eyes and imagine all the people they loved. Then she asked the' class to imagine their family "and friends all killed. "Imagine you were left all alone, the sole survivor left to ponder why you were saved," said Sepinwall. "Then to have people say you imagined it all and that you had to prove the Holocaust happened or be convicted as a liar internationally." Mermelstein wrote "By Bread Alone," a metfioir of his survival of the Holocaust and a tribute to his family. In 1991 his story was made into the film, "Never Forget," starring Leonard Nimoy. "I could talk for weeks, months, even years, and I could never tell of the barbarism and horror of the Holocaust," said Mermelstein, a native o f Czechoslovakia. In 1944, 17-year old Mermelstein, along with his parents, brother and two sisters, were taken from their home and sent to Auschwitz-Birkeriau, a death camp. The words on the entrance of the camp gates read: "Work will make you free." He told the audience about some of the men, women and children that died from the mass genocide. "I could talk for weeksf months, even years, and I could never tell of the barbarism and horror of the Holocaust - Mel Mermelstein After working as a slave laborer until January 1945, a malnourished Mermelstein and 2,000 other Jewish prisoners were evacuated as the United States army advanced through Europe. The rest of his family was killed. While in the death camps, Mermelstein made a promise to C ollege S tudents D onate E g g s By AMBER ZINSKY Pride Staff Writer In recent decades, science has made it possible for infertile couples to conceive, at least in part, biological children. One of the ways in which this is possible is by egg donation. The donor's egg is fertilized with the intended father's sperm outside of the body. It is then implanted in the womb of the woman who is unable to produce her own eggs. Some of the most popular places to recruit donors are college newspapers, and CSUSM's The Pride is no exception. For over a year, The Pride has been running an egg donation advertisement that offers $4,000 compensation in exchange for the eggs of female students ages 20-30. Susan Hernandez, Program Director of the Procreative Egg Donor Program (the program advertised in The Pride), recently increased the compensation from $3,500 to $4,000. "There's a lot of competition," said Hernandez. Some students, however, said they feel uncomfortable about the advertisement. "I feel a little uneasy about it being in the school paper," said Rebecca Silva, a student at CSUSM. Student Health Services, a medical resource for students at CSUSM, has no information on egg donations. "No one has ever asked us about egg donations. I'm not surprised that students would know that [egg donation] is not something in our scope of practice," said Dr. Karen Nicholson, Director of Student Health Services. Some of the students' options for understanding the medical risks and side effects include consulting a physician, soliciting information from the egg donor program, and/or talking to someone who has gone through the process. Quincy Sultzbaugh, a 32-year-old student at CSUSM, has donated eggs a total of five times, but not for the company that advertises in the school newspaper. She donated for the Center for Surrogate Parenting (CSP). The fertility drugs of CSP are administered orally or by injection, include Lupron, Pergonal and/or Metrodin. These drugs are intended to increase the production of viable eggs a woman yields per month. According to Sultzbaugh, the medications also cause a weight gain of four to seven pounds, fatigue, soreness, bloating and an increased risk of osteoporosis and ovarian cancer. "It feels like my ovaries are balloons-full and bloated," said Sultzbaugh about the side effects. When asked about the longterm effects of egg donation, Sultzbaugh said, "We won't know for several years. I don't care when I see how much happiness I can bring to [infertile] couples." Aside from physical effects of donating eggs, behavioral changes must be made. "It's just like you're pregnant," Sultzbaugh said, "No smoking, no drinking, you can't have sex and you have to sign a contract. If you violate the contract, oh my God, I don't even want to know what happens-it would not be good." Since the fertility medication is paid for, either by the fertility company or by the infertile couple, if the donor becomes pregnant before the eggs are harvested or otherwise violates the contract, she must reimburse the company for the price *of the medication in addition to other penalties. The medication costs anywhere from $75-100 per ampule daily, some days requiring up to three ampules (a unit of measurement roughly equivalent to a milliliter). his father that he would be a witness to the world of what happened if he survived. Since then, Mermelstein has educated and reminded people of the Holocaust. The f ilm, "Never Forget," was based on Mermelstein's battle against the Institute for Historical Review (IHR). In 1978, the IHR had offered a cash reward for proof that "Jews were gassed in gas chambers at Auschwitz" and to prove that there was a Holocaust. Mermelstein said he was shocked by the IHR, especially when the organization said that his parents and siblings didn't really die and that they were living somewhere in Europe. On August 5, 1985, Mel Mermelstein received monetary compensation from The Historical Review and an apology for his "pain, anguish and suffering." Professor Andrea Liss of the Holocaust Art class became tearful while watching the film. "Mermelstein is an incredible human being," she said. "My thanks and my admiration for his stamina to stand up to such perverse actions of mass genocide. The extermination of family and to deal with it straightforEgg donation is also a fairly lengthy process. Although each program varies, the general procedure includes completing an application, which contains photos of the donor as a child and photos of the donor's children, if she has them. "Idon't care when I see how much happiness I can bring to [infertile] couples yj - Egg donor Quincy Sultzbaugh when asked about the consequences of egg donation "They like to see what they look like-your own flesh and blood," said Sultzbaugh. The application also includes a questionnaire about the donor's likes and dislikes, educational background and medical history. The doiior profile is placed in a donor album from which potential couples choose from a variety of donors. Once selected, the donor undergoes a battery of psychological tests. If cleared by the psychologist, a physical examination is done, including pelvic ultrasound, drug testing, genetic testing and an STD screen. If everything goes well, the donor will start on Lupron, which sends her body into a pseudomenopausal state so that her ovaries may be stimulated with fertil- Mel Mermelstein was a featured speaker at CSUSMfor Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall 's history class. (Courtesy Photo/Augustana College) ward with such hatred is beyond anything I can imagine." History major Chris Leon said, "It's great to have a primary source about the Holocaust. I'm getting my doctorate in WWII, so any information is great." Mermelstein described Holocaust survivors as no different than other people. One question he said that they might all ask, however, is whether or not this genocide could happen again. He commented, "This took place in a civilized world, with people like us." The Arts & Lectures for Instruction co-sponsored this visit. ity medications when the timing is right. The donor then begins an ovarian stimulation drug, typically Pergonal or Metrodin, which tells the body to mature more than one egg. The eggs are then retrieved vaginally via ultrasound-guided aspiration and placed in a sterile dish with the intended father's sperm for fertilization. This marks the end of the donor's responsibilities, and what happens from here is up to the recipient couple. According to the Center for Disease Control's National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports of 1998, the "Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Success Rates," donor eggs were used in 7,756 cycles, about 10 percent of all ART cycles. ART deals with fertility treatments, namely the handling of the egg and sperm combination from a woman or her donor in the laboratory and the return of the sperm-egg combination to the woman's body or her donor. "A cycle starts when a woman begins taking fertility drugs or having her ovaries monitored for follicle production," according to ART. Five percent of the cycles reported were donor eggs. The 1998 report states that "of the approximately 60 million women of reproductive age in 1995, about 1.2 million, or two percent, had had an infertility related medical appointment within the previous year . and an additional 13 percent had received infertility services at some time in their lives." �Campus News The Pride Tuesday, May 2 2,20013 Plagiarism Amongst CSUSM Students By ROLAND A RIAS JR. Pride Staff Writer One of the pressures that students face during college is t he temptation to cheat. Like all other college campuses, Cal State San Marcos has its share of plagiarism problems. According to the Title 5 California Code of Regulations Section 41301 and the University catalog, p lagiarism is d efined as, "Intentionally or knowingly representing the words, ideas, or work of another as one's own in any academic exercise." Plagiarism has many forms and the use of technology has made it more of a challenge for students t o overcome. Small class sizes and a relatively low faculty-to-student ratio do not necessarily prevent plagiarism f rom happening. " Our campus faces the same amount of challenges combating plagiarism that other universities do," said Assistant Dean of Students Tim Bills. Statistics on plagiarism have b een compiled regarding plagiarism on college campuses. Front Lines >>Article continued from pg. 1 U.S. imperialism on notice that we will no longer stand by in silence while they create barriers to divide us." Ricardo Favela, MEChA President for the San Marcos campus, says he looks forward t o more student involvement in spite o f CSUSM's "conservative" atmosphere. Favela said, " There's a lot of things happening that, even though we're at a university, we don't know about. It's been said that students are the ones that promote social change. But t hat's not happening here. I can't explain why, but the community is taking care of itself." Lupe Canseco, a junior, said that as former MEChA President at San Dieguito Academy, she was not exposed t o the common, highly political issues faced by A frican Americans and Filipinos. " In prisons and in schools, if we attack each other, we're ignoring that we share a common struggle, and we create a space where the system can continue to control u s," Canseco said. The coalition is made up of five member organizations. The first t o report at the conference was Mexicanos Unidos en Defensa del Pueblo, represented by Hector Muro. He described the genesis of his group eight years ago a fter a community activist was "beaten and arrested by the Fallbrook S heriff s Department." According to http://www.plagiarism.org: • Almost 80 percent of college students admit to cheating at least once • Thirty-six percent of undergraduates admit to plagiarizing written material at least once • Ninety-percent of students believe that cheaters are never caught or have never been appropriately disciplined While there are some minor instances of plagiarism that can be addressed and f ixed with proper citation of sources and more knowledge of MLA and APA format, the more severe forms of plagiarism such as use of the Internet and using other students' papers are met with severe academic discipline. In most cases, incidents of plagiarism and academic dishonesty are handled when the faculty report the incident; the reports and are also handled by Assistant Dean Bills. Bills said that there are many reasons why students feel that they need t o cheat. A mong the many factors that drive students to plagiarize are low self-esteem, poor time management, poor attendance, stress management, looking for an easy way out, avoiding academic or personal challenges, and maintaining a certain GPA for financial aid or admittance to a graduate program. Among these factors, however, Bills says that most students that cheat are the B students who are trying t o get an A, or A students who feel the need to maintain high standards. Students that are failing the course are not as likely to cheat, according to Bills. The use of the Internet and technology has only made plagiarism easier. Web pages such as http://www.cheater.com, http:/ /www.ezwrite.com, and h ttp:/ Avww.essaydepQt.com are j ust some of the many websites that provide papers for students. Complete with footnotes and bibliographies, students have access to these entire papers at the click of a mouse. The u se of these websites however is heavily monitored by the university and are easily picked off by faculty and the O ffice of the Dean of Students. The university is not oblivious to the mediums of cheating that are available online. "Keeping track of Internet sites that provides essays online of the same concerns were expressed by all of the groups at the conference. Quetza Oceloaciua spoke on behalf of the Barrio Defense Committee, a San Jose based group that, among many efforts, works t o expose the mistreatment of la raza i n California prisons. "We are not illegal aliens. We are Sobukwe Bambaata of the not immigrants. We are not African People's Socialist Party was the keynote speaker Hispanics. We are indigenous people to this land. We for the FLOS Conference. are producers. We create the Muro said this beating wealth of this country," Oce"crystallized the long-felt loaciua said. discontent of Mexican The final organization to people in that community " speak was the A frican PeoEdna Llanes, a Biople's Socialist Party, based chemist and UCSD graduin Oakland and represented ate reported on the activism by Sobukwe Bambaata. He of the Raza Rights Coalisaid his organization hopes tion, founded in 1986. The to bring economic developm ment to backwater towns and he also addressed the California prison system, saying it is the fourth largest in the world. Bambaata echoed the common goal of all of the coalition members: "We must bring our people back to political life." According t o Favela, this is the i r s t conference that the Front Lines of Struggle Coalition has held in Southern California. People Against Racist Terror and the Reps from various revolutionary Committee Against Police and progressive organizations Brutality were the other had informational tables for groups that attended. One the students. (Pride Photos) organization, the Commitgroup calls for f air employ- tee for Human Rights in the ment, education, affordable Philippines, was unable to healthcare and housing, as attend, however a represenwell as "community control tative f rom the League of of the police and s heriff' and Filipino Students spoke on "abolishment of the border behalf of local Filipino rights patrol," said Llanes. Many groups. is a part of my job," said Bills. Given the different levels and methods of plagiarism, the sanctions of academic discipline are relative to a student's infraction of Academic Honesty. Depending on what level of plagiarism that a student is caught, academic discipline can range f rom failing a paper, failing a course, probation, to suspension f rom the university. Other consequences that result f rom plagiarism are lost trust of a faculty member and a written record in a student's academic file. Bills handles most of the cases regarding plagiarism and takes more serious cases to a committee for a formal hearing should the situation warrant it. According to Bills, t here have been instances where cases of plagiarism have b een handled between the student and the faculty member, but there have been occasions when the university has had to suspend and expel students f or plagiarism. "All instances of plagiarism are a big deal," Bills said. Most students think that the university's low tolerance of plagiarism is effective in deterring academic honesty. "I think that the university's policy on pla- giarism is good. People need to either create their own ideas or give the credit where it is deserved," said junior and Spanish major Estay Paulsen. Even with the university's policy on plagiarism, many students see incidents of plagiarism around them on campus. "I think the school makes a large issue about plagiarism happening l eft and right," said junior and literature and sociology major Jeff Cudmore. "As far as the students paying for their education goes, they should have sense enough to incorporate their own beliefs and thoughts into their work than t o steal someone else's and not give credit unto them." As plagiarism is a part of campus life, there are many things that students can do t o deter the need to cheat. "Before thinking of cheating, t hink of the factors that are leading you t o cheat. Attack those problems f irst before making a decision that could have more repercussions that are serious," advised Bills. "Be t rue to yourself, be t rue to your values, and b e t rue to your university. University life is a time of moral and academic development." W e a r your pride. c h e c k otit o u r s p e c i a l p r o m o t i o n t h i s ii • • • • ai UNIVERSITY STORE week! �4 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 Talking with Jeff Pollak of T he Dealers By LINDSAY BRADY Pride Staff Writer Jeff Pollak, a sociology major and lead singer of the reggae band, The Dealers, said, "It is a great experience to play in a band, but there needs to be great dynamics between all members. You got to have a good time, not thinking of money, but playing music that means something to you." I've heard Pollak perform, and his vocal style can be described as the style of Bob Marley. The Dealers send out an optimistic, energetic vibe as they play, and I was entranced by their passion in music that flowed through them. Pollak adds that The Dealers are up to caliber instrumentally and there are "amazing vibes" between all the members. He says his passion to sing began when his father cranked up Motown and oldies music when he was a child. When he was 15, the root sounds of Bob Marley, Jacob Miller and Lee Perry were added to Pollak's musical taste. "There is something about music that everyone can relate Arts & Entertainment to; there are chemicals inside us that make us feel," he commented. Pollak, who is both lead singer and rhythm guitarist for The Dealers, also plays with drummer Dan Bradley; bass guitar, Scott Peterson; lead guitarist Chris Lavigne; organist arid clarinet player Brian Teal; and percussionist Christian Mills. The Dealers say they would love to be able to get their message out and expand. They also agreed that it would be incredible to meet new people. Pollak says he wouldn't mind making a living at his true passion: singing reggae. For the time being, however, Pollak attends Cal State San Marcos and says, he hopes to graduate in the next semester or two in sociology. He chose Cal State because he said SDSU was too crowded and because he just wanted to f inish school. When asked about this musician's opinion of the art on campus, Pollak responded, "I like the Cesar Chavez statue, but I live 45 minutes away, so I don't spend much time on campus." To find out more about The Dealers, e-mail them at iredealealers @hotmail.com. Pollak also said that he hopes people will check out The Reader for more information on his band and encourages everyone to come see them perform. Local Band Square Go Square Go performing at Chain Reaction. (Courtesy Photo/Square Go) By LISA LIPSEY Pride Staff Writer Square Go is San Marcos' most recent European invasion. The local British pop band features the talents of four Palomar College students: Scott Mitchell and Scottish brothers Martin, Gerald and Paul Coughlin. "A Square Go is a oneon-one fist fight," Martin said. The band has been together for almost four years, so they have done some growing up. Martin explained, "When we were younger, the name really fit, we used to be a rowdy bunch, but now we've mellowed out." With their creative talent, it's clear that all four guys, before birth, snuck out of the womb to play guitar. Square Go began rehearsing together in March 1997. They chose the name Square Go from the Scottish film, "Trainspotting." The band is especially proud that they have strong bass lines and three songwriters/singers. The sound of Square Go varies depending on which Coughlin brother is singing lead vocals. They are real, everyday guys who are out there having a good time. They primarily sing from three genres: rock, pop and hip-hop. Some of their inspiration comes from bands like the Beatles, Rage Against the Machine, Limp Bizkit and Matchbox 20. "Being in a band is often times like a circus with all the flashy lights, girls, parties and music," said singer and co-song The Pride A Knight's Tale Heath Ledger, the knight in shining armor in the newfilm,"A Knight's Tale." (Courtesy Photo/Imdb.com) ByZACHARYPUGH Pride Staff Writer If high drama, lost love, and gruesome battles of yesteryear in an epic tradition are your expectations of "A Knight's Tale," then this movie is not for you. However, if action, f un and lightheartedness in a passable storyline with a good-looking cast suit your tastes, then I encourage you to see this film. Upon arriving at the theatre with a pocket of overflowing grocery store candy, I prepared for a not-so-exciting film with an Australian heartthrob playing a fresh-faced dim-witted youth; this was not the case with , "A Knight's Tale," which stars Heath Ledger as the pauper-turnedknight William Thatcher. writer Martin Coughlin. "Make the most of life because it won't last." The members of Square* Go are definitely entertainers. Mitchell, in particular, stands out in concerts with his trademark shoeless performance and crazy energy displayed between his intricate bass playing. "The three front guys are by the microphones, so they're limited in their movement and the drummer is stuck behind his kit, so I have to be more of the energy," said Mitchell. In, between classes and jobs, Square Go has made a name for itself. With about 300 shows to date, the band has performed throughout California and in Phoenix/ Arizona. They have also self-released three CDs; Different Skies and Sunshine were recorded in the studio, but their latest album, LIVE, has a bunch of new, unreleased live tracks that were recorded over the past year. Fans can hear some of their songs or purchase their CDs on MP3.com or by e-mailing Square Go at squarego@hotmail.com: Square Go is taking some time off to write songs. They will return to the studio later this year to record a new CD. Watch for Square Go this summer, they plan to do several local gigs. Thatcher, a knight's squire, steals the identity of his boss who dies during a jousting match. A wayward writer, Geoffrey Chaucer (played by Paul Bettany) forges papers of nobility for Thatcher in exchange for food, clothes and adventure. Together Thatcher and Chaucer create Ulrich von Liechtenstein, Thatcher's new knight persona. Thatcher uses the disguise of the fictitious Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein of Guilderland and new armor to compete in the famous jousting games of the nobility. After a series of successful jousts, the youthful would-be knight strives to win the heart of the beautiful maiden Jocelyn (played by newcomer Shannyn Sossamon) and to become the jousting knight champion. Accompanied by Chaucer and his two haphazardly comedic squires, Roland (Mark Addy) and Wat (Alan Tudyk), Thatcher, or rather Sir Ulrich, becomes the best jousting knight. Well, almost the best. There is one opponent that stands in his way of completing his trek to knighthood and the heart of Jocelyn: Count Adhemar (Rufus Sewell). The musical score in this film is the most interesting part. The opening scene is a medieval stadium scene filled with peasants shaking their fists to Queen's "We Will Rock You." Other tunes that follow Queen's anthem throughout the movie are songs like David Bowie's "Golden Years," Thin Lizzy's "The Boys are Back in Town," and what better music to get pumped for a jousting match than War's "Low Rider." Although this type of music is not typical in this genre of film, it blends quite well and puts a relatively strong youthful spin on an otherwise dreary era. And as Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein says, "Welcome to the new world." "A Knight's Tale" wasn't meant to be a f ilm dealing with social issues or anything of a serious nature. The heart of this movie appears to be light and f un, with a little cheesy humor. It made this viewer walk out into the bright light with a smile. This movie is 132 minutes and rated PG-13 by the MPAA for action violence, some nudity and brief sex-related dialogue. Shannyn Sossamon, playing Jocelyn, stars with Ledger. (Courtesy Photo/Imdb. com) California Roll Recipe By MATTHEW REYNOLDS For The Pride A re you a college student? Do you enjoy eating Japanese food? If you answered yes, then you should have attended my Japanese class on April 30. Students Serena Cohenour and Mark Sablan revealed the secrets on how to make delicious California Rolls during their class presentation. "My favorite part of the presentation was when I actually got to eat the food," said student Joel Wiggington. When asked how it tasted, he said, "It was definitely one of the best California Rolls I've had in awhile." Student Jason Ubalde added, "The process is quite f un and short." If you didn't already know, the California Roll consists of crab, avocado, cucumber, seaweed, fish eggs (sometimes) and rice. The rolls can b e served as a dinner or as an appetizer. California Roll Ingredients: Japanese Cucumber Bamboo mat Salt Rice Sugar Avocado Vinegar Seaweed Sesame Seeds Kewpie Mayonnaise (optional) Smelt Roe (optional) The first thing you must do is wash and cook the white rice. When the rice is done cooking, mix in the vinegar, sugar and salt into a bowl. If you like smelt roe and mayonnaise you can mix them with imitation crab. Slice the cucumbers and avocado. Next, lay the seaweed f lat and apply a layer of rice covering the entire seaweed. The layer should be a quarter of an inch thick. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on the rice, and f lip it over. ' Place a little bit of the crab mixture in the middle of the seaweed then apply the slices of avocado and cucumber on opposite sides of the crab mixture. Next, it is ready to be rolled. You can do this either by hand or preferably with a bamboo mat. Now it is ready to eat. You can dip it with soy sauce and wasabi if that is your preference. It may take you a couple tries to master the California Roll, but once you've mastered this recipe, you will be the envy of all your friends. �The Pride Arts & Entertainment Tuesday, May 22,2001 5 N oontime B rown B ag Concert Series Randy Graves plays the Australian didjeridu outside the Dome. (Pride Photo/Amy Bolaski) Didjeridu P erformance Brings Sounds o f A ustralia a n d I ndia t o C ampus By CLAY BABER Pride Staff Writer Almost every seat w as taken outside The Dome last Tuesday as students and faculty gathered to h ear the sounds of the Australian didjeridu played by Randy Graves. Graves and h is band were invited t o play in this concert series by Visual and P erforming A rts Professor Merryl Goldberg, and introduced to t he audience by P rofessor Bonnie Biggs. Mellow sounds filled the air as Graves and h is band played an hour-long set that combined the unique sound of t he didjer- idu with melodies created by other world music instruments. Glenn Goodwin accompanied Graves on the bass guitar, while Tony Lazzaro played a variety o f d rums and other percussion instruments. Tony Karasek added an unusual sound to the p erformance as he played various instruments of India, including the sitar, t he tabla, the ghatam, and the dumbek. Graves indicated that he h as b een playing the dijeridu for eight years and also gives lessons. The didjeridu is what he refers to as "a drone i nstrument" that is m ade f rom the t runk of a eucalyptus tree t hat has b een hollowed out by termites. Graves played t hree d ifferent t ypes of these instruments. He explained, "each didjeridu plays one note and has its own unique characteristics." L azarro said, " While we have played together for years, t his group h as only been performing together for three days." Despite their limited experience playing as a group, the band performed flawlessly for the duration of the performance. The music ranged f rom' relaxing, instrumental melodies, to more upbeat, rhythmic selections that featured f unky bass lines and heavier d rum beats. O ne of the more creative segments of the p erformance was what Graves refers t o as "Story Time." D uring this segment, which he normally performs for elementary school students, h e told a story with hand gestures while utilizing the didjeridu to create the sounds of d ifferent Australian animals. Following the p erformance, Graves and his band expressed their gratitude for being invited to play on the CSUSM campus and took the time to display their unique instruments t o curious audience members. Jaime Valle and Equinox «m performed Thursday as I J I B part of CSUSM's Brown Bag Concert Series. ||||§fe (Student Photo/Sergio i|||p| "Yo Baby" Aunn), IjlfS Jaime Valle and Equinox By A MY BOLASKI Pride Staff Writer Jaime Valle and his band Equinox, eight-time San Diego Music Awards winners, played an hour-long set on campus on Thursday, May 17. Valle described the band's style a s a "combination of A fro-Caribbean music and j azz, which creates a blend of Latin j azz." Valle and Equinox played selections f rom several of their albums, including some f rom their most recent release, Third Voyagef which won the SDMA's award for best blues or j azz album in 1998. Jazz writer and critic Jim Merod has called the CD something that "hits artistic course to avoid cliche and stereotype of any sort." Their exotic, 6-string blend of Latino j azz had several members of the audience dancing and inquiring as to where and when the band would be playing next. W hile Valle and Equinox have never played for a school before, Valle said, "We're here because we know Bonnie Biggs. It's been a pleasure to come and play up here - and we hope we get called again." Valle, who hails f rom Chiapas, Mexico, said, " I've b een a musician all my life. We all have. All these guys grew up playing music." Equinox includes Venezuelan pianist Allan Phillips, P uerto Rican percussionist Gene Perry, Czech bassist Peter Skrabak and Mexican d rummer Cesar Lozano. Holocaust Art Class Pays Tribute to Holocaust Victims and Survivors By LISA L IPSEt Pride Staff Writer Students f rom the Holocaust A rt, Photography and Film course have displayed artwork in the CSUSM Library. A fter spending a semester exploring Holocaust representation, the students were asked to design their own memorial or create an art p roject. Instructor Dr. Andrea Liss explained the class' focus, "We are talking about strategies f or respectfully representing the people who were so horrifically killed by the Nazis and those who survived, the ^millions of people who were disgraced and disrespected in the past." Students from the Holocaust Art class prepare their artwork for display in the library. (Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey) This is the first year the class has b een o ffered at CSUSM, " The class c onfronts tough and o ften despairing realities. But it is not despair that I want my students t o c arry with them throughout and a fter the class," said Liss. " It's an awareness of our blessings, in tandem with the strength to reach out to others d ifferent from ourselves, t o fight racism globally and locally, and to question misguided authority. To b e aware that visual a rt is a p owerful cultural, political and spiritual force." Along with viewing d ifferent a rtists' works and watching films representative of the Holocaust, students attended the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles and also met 92-year old survivor Cecila Silverstern. Student A nne Carriker commented, " I highly recommend that everyone go t o the Museum of Tolerance. It is deeply moving and well worth your time." Their artwork will b e on display all this week at the CSUSM Library. G erman P rogram P resents a n E vening of T heater By K EVIN FRISK Pride Staff Writer The G erman Program presented the first G erman TheaterEvening on Wednesday, May 16. Students f rom G erman 101, 102 and 201 classes p erformed live skits, sang ballads, and presented v ideo projects t o the audience gathered in ACD 102. Even though the skits Were recited in G erman, anyone would have been able t o enjoy the humorous videos and skits without having k nown a word of the language. All skits were introduced in both G erman and English. T he most incredible p art of t he evening w as that 101 and 102 G erman students p erformed many of the skits. A number of these students h ad never spoken a word of G erman b efore the •HI Studentsfrom the German Program perform for the crowd. (Pride Photo) b eginning of the semester, and yet they were confidently performing in f ront of an audience. German professor Astrid Ronke attributes this to the misconception that surrounds the German language. "Students believe that studying G erman is difficult and not practical," said Ronke. "Tonight, even b eginning students proved this to b e untrue." The G erman Theater-Evening showed students how f un and interesting a foreign language course can be, and h opefully dispelled certain myths about the difficulty of the German language. While the German TheaterEvening was great entertainment, I found strong messages sent to the audience and actors alike: t he G erman language is very much alive, and the knowledge of another language is an important skill to acquire. Professor Ronke has proposed to establish a German minor at Cal State. The University's German program, founded in 1997, has grown considerably, according to Ronke, ,who also says she feels it is important for students to have the option to minor in German. Class of 2001 Grads Wanted Start P /T now & go F /T after graduation. G ain valuable experience in t he Internet industry. F /T career positions available as a n Internet C onsultant selling web sites To small a nd m edium businesses. Position requires a motivated Person w ith a great attitude. Visit www.Z57.com a nd apply online or call to schedule a n interview. Immediate positions available in 858-623-5577 San Diego Office 760-753-1889 North County Office �Good Parking at CSUSM By PETER TRINH F o r The Pride Message to Computer Science Majors Regarding Dr. Wang I am reporting a travesty. Actually a couple travesties, both of immense proportions guaranteed to effect the lives of each student. Colossal, to say the least. If you are a liberal arts major, business major, chemistry, biology, or anything else like that, you can stop here. If you are a computer science major, please, read on. You are about to lose one of your own. Stanley Wang, known humorously as the "Terminator," would blend well with the backdrop of the computer science industry. Highly knowledgeable, he is adept in intr cacies that would make lesser minds explode. But the biggest difference between him and a brilliant Fortune 500 T h e Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor O^imon Editor Feature Editor Copy Editor Graduate Intern FWS Student Adviser Metafile Addington Victoria B. 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Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus; local eateries and other San Marcos comnpmty establish* .liteai&r. • • «'•' -.y-'^ • : The Pride pride@csusm.edu California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone; (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 New Dean for College of Arts and Sciences »Article continuedfrom page 1 programs, course offerings, and facilities, yet small enough to have a personal touch. Of course, growth is also part of the picture." Dr. McWilliams' position at Cal State will also include a wider range of responsibility than his UHCL role. "The School of Human Sciences and Humanities at UHCL comprises fewer than 30 percent of the faculty, students, and credit hour production of the University, while the COAS at CSUSM is at about 70 percent." CEO? He is my teacher. Which brings me to travesty number one. Everyone in the department knows t hat Dr. Wang can do anything—anything technical, anything high-paying. But he selected teaching. While he's leaving because of departmental reasons, his 12-minute speech brought attention to how little computer science teachers get paid. I mean, according to a recent study, computer science and engineering majors are the highest paid in the industry. However, our computer science teachers are paid only half of what they are paid at CSU Fullerton. While I hate to say it, it's as if San Marcos has become a school where teachers who have unsuc- cessfully looked everywhere else for a j ob have to settle for. Travesty number two introduces another party to the picture, While I will refrain from discussing who this person is, I will let you in on the actions of this certain individual. He wrote a letter, one that has no truth. He alleges in this letter that Wang will only help if you pay him; that Wang enjoys failing the majority of his class. While it is true that Wang has a reputation of being a tough instructor, he is fair and equitable to all students; he realizes the importance of a good education so we can compete with those rich yuppies from the Ivy League. Let me tell you, Wang spent, from his own pocket, $500 per class per semester to help his students. F-i-v-e h-u-n-d-re-d d-o-l-l-a-r-s per class. Wang accepts no payment for help. None. But the allegations weren't the worst part. This student sent the letter to the governor of California, the President of CSUSM, and the Chancellor of CSU schools. All this, without even talking to Wang about his problems. Once more, I emphasis that none of the allegations were true. This is along the same lines as accusing an innocent man of rape. While there is no truth to this, the victim is the accused, and will forever carry this shadow. Thanks, unnamed person. Thanks for stunting our educa- W h e n I t C omes t o C omputer A ccess, T his S chool B ytes By LISA LIPSEY Pride Staff Writer It's 1:15 on a Thursday afternoon, my class has just ended and I have a two-hour break before my next class. Two hours of lab time to go through all my notes and start writing the first draft of one of my research papers. Welcome to the Open Access Computer Lab in Academic Hall (the only one on campus). It has approximately 80 computers on a campus with 65 times that many students. Before his current position at the University of Houston Clear Lake, Dr. McWilliams also held faculty and administrative roles. "This experience has given me the opportunity to develop a comprehensive view of higher education," he said. McWilliams has also served as the acting dean for Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina and worked as Vice President for Academic Affairs in two small, independent colleges, Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina and Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. McWilliams was born in Oakland, California and raised in Greenly, Colorado. A line. Great, no problem, I'm patient. I only begin to seethe when half the people are writing e-mail and three guys gather around one or two of the computers to check out chicks in swimsuits and lingerie at the Victoria's Secret website, Couldn't they at least search for cheap entertainment on the computers in the new student lounge? Oh wait, those are not up and running yet! I noticed the three computers in the student lounge during the first week of the semester. Is ASI trying to show-off that they have loads of student money to throw around by ordering computers and leaving them to decorate the room? It's a real shame. We have advanced technology and all types of awesome programs to work with, but the basic need for computer access is lacking. I complained to a lab monitor and he told me that I could use any empty lab room. After hiking around the campus, I found one and typed up 10 minutes of text before the next CS 301 class began to filter into the room. CSUSM needs another Open Access Computer Lab. When it comes to computer access, this school bytes. After getting his associates degree at Otero Junior College in Colorado, he attended California Western University in San Diego his junior year and worked as a clinical psychologist in the county juvenile hall. A fter serving as a counselor- in a residential home for adolescents, Dr. McWilliams worked as a research assistant on a navy project studying behavior under stress and proceeded to attain his BA from Cal State Long Beach. Dr. McWilliams' early research and studies focused on topics such as community mental health and community psychology. Before acquiring his Ph.D. at the University of Rochester in tional growth. Thanks for taking away the quality edge Wang strived so hard to provide his students. In other words, thanks for nothing. So what now? I have no clue. I had always wished that when I graduate, he would hand me my diploma, he would shake my hand. Oh, he'll get my graduation invitation, that's for damn sure. All I can wish for all of us recently less fortunate computer science majors is good luck. Seriously. For our dear Stanley, we wish you the best. Signed, Iqbal Ibrahim Mike Morrow Camilo Orozco Spencer Pablo Olga Savchenko DO YOU HAVE AN OPINION OR CARTOON? E-MAIL THEM TO PRIDE ® CSUSM.EDU Letters or cartoons should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Submissions may also be dropped off in The Pride office located in Commons 2-20L Deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon, the week prior to publication. Letters to the editors and cartoons should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Bditors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. Clinical Psychology, Dr. McWilliams interned in Veterans Administration hospitals and did his dissertation research on the role of paraprofessional mental health workers in the schools. While Dr. McWilliams states that his first task as new Dean "will be to listen and learn," he has plans for the College of Arts and Sciences. "I see a multiple vision for the College of Arts and Sciences. The College should also meet the personal and professional needs of students and the local community by offering degree programs that provide students with the education and skills that they will need to f ulfill their goals, both in terms of employment and personal development. In these and many other ways, I see the College of Arts and Sciences as playing a major leadership role in the life of the University and the North County community." McWilliams' wife, Mary, has a Ph.D. in English Literature and currently holds a faculty position at Lee College in Baytown, Texas. They enjoy visual and performing arts, ethnic food, and have traveled to places such as India, France, Germany, Puerto Rico, Honduras and Jamaica. In his spare time, Dr. McWilliams enjoys hiking, bicycle riding, motor vehicles, and is an amateur photographer. �The Pride Sports Tuesday, May 22,2001 7 I nternship W omen's Golf F lies t o N AIA C hampionships E ffie R engpian N amed First Ail-American Woman's Golfer for University The women s golf team placedfifth in this year's NAIA National Golf Tournament in London, Kentucky. (Courtesy Photo/CSUSM Athletics) By CLAUDIA IGNACIO - Pride Staff Writer The women's golf t eam r eturned Friday, May 18, f rom Kentucky a fter competing at t he N AIA Women's National Golf Tournament. They took f ifth place with a score of 1345. Junior E ffie Rengpian placed 11th and was n amed a n All American, the first Ail-American w oman's golfer for Cal State San Marcos. Stephanie Segura placed 21st and received an All- Track and Field on the Way to Nationals By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer Seventeen track and f ield athletes qualified f or the N AIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Championships. "We're ready. We have a good chance to b e All A mericans. Coach has been telling u s t o b e ready for everything and b e u nited," said f reshman Felisha Mariscal who will b e r unning the 4x800-relay. On Wednesday May 23, t he track and field t eam will b e leaving Cal State San Marcos to compete in the nationals in Abbottsford, British Columbia. " They're i n shape already. But what we do now is p repare t hem mentally," said Assistant Coach Joseph Keating. " There will b e changes in their environment, like the climate. It's been r aining there, so it will b e mental preparation. All the physical preparation was done in September." The track and field t eam h as h ad great p erformances throughout the season and the Nationals should not b e t he exception. On Sunday May 6, the team attended the Steve Scott Invitational at UC I rvine. Lanele Cox placed first A merican Honorable Mention. The women flew to Kentucky's London Country Club, a 5,808-yard, 72-par course i n which twenty-three t eams competed. The University of British Columbia took first place at the tournament with a score of 1285. Junior Esther Rengpian, sophomore Stephanie Segura, and sophomore Johanna Jimenez also competed at the championship tournament. The final scores for the players were: 351 f or Johanna Jimenez; 324 for E ffie Rengpian; 339 for Esther Rengpian; and 331 for Stephanie Segura. Last year the team placed eighth overall. Looking Back at Regionals and the Spring Classic Two weeks ago the team competed at the N AIA Regionals. " I'm very pleased with how our team played, they have the right attitude and good mental concentration on their side," said Assistant Golf Coach Dan Anderson as they headed to N AIA Regional competition on May 4 and 5. The regional tournament was held at the Cypress Ridge Country Club in California's Arroyo Grande, a 5,838-yard, 72-par course. Twins E ffie and Esther Rengpian led the way as Stephanie Segura, Nicole Carnes and Teresa Thomas followed. The final score was 655. " Effie Rengpian and Esther Rengpian are both very competitive and have been consistent all year," said Anderson. "They both have a chance to win Nationals because they are capable." Head Golf Coach Fred Hanover added, "Stephanie Segura is one of our top three, I expect her to w in, she should win, they are all very talented and would do great at Nationals." The team had also placed f ifth at the Lady Matador Spring Classic on April 10 with a score of 716. CSU Northridge hosted the Matador tournament at Saticoy field, a 5,854-yard, 72-par course. The " cougar" of the regional tournament was Stephanie Segura, who tied for eleventh place with a score of 171. Fellow Cougar golfer E ffie Rengpian tied for 19th with 175. Nicole Carnes scored 186, placing 25th, Johanna Jimenez placed 26^ with 188, and Teresa Thomas placed 27th with 192. J ohn H offman, a s enior f inancial a dvisor a nd t op p roducer i n M errill L ynch, i s l ooking f or q ualified m otivated i nterns t o p articipate i n a n i ntroductory t raining p rogram i n t he s ecurities i ndustry. I nterns will r otate t hrough a s eries of a ssignments a nd a v ariety of t raining o pportunities will b e m ade a vailable f or t heir p articipation. College c redit i s r ecommended; t his i s a n oncompensated p osition. P lease c all J ill 8 58 6 77-1380 o r e -mail r esume to j ill_dillard@ml.com A+ Subs Preschool Substitutes, Aides a nd teachers. All areas full-time, Flexible part-time H ours. $6.50-$9.50 hourly Call Jacki <> 858-565-2144!!! § In a Jam? NEED A LAWYER? Have you been injured in a car accident that was not your fault? Call for a FREE CONSULTATION Student Discounts/ CSUSM Alumni ( 619)656-5452 .: mm$••:•:• > .?;,:.>.:-#::. aCTffflMM Graduation "We're ready. Everyone's p eaking at the right t ime," said senior James Adams. Out of the seventeen athletes, there will b e firsttime competitors in the N AIA Championships. When you take a f reshman t o the nationals you hope f or the b est," said Head Coach Steve Scott. "But we're t rying t o deThe track and field team will compete this week in the emphasize the Nationals NAIA Championships. (Courtesy Photo/Dan Karrer) and deal more with relaxation. Allowing the perforin the women's 3,000-meter race with mance to happen rather t han forcing a t ime of 10:47.96. Fellow r unner Cara it to happen." Rumble finish second in the women's " I'm sad and excited because 5,000-meter race with 18:25.30, and it's almost over," commented Renee Renee MacDonald finished f ourth in MacDonald the 5K with 18:52.48. On Saturday, May 12, the team The following athletes will repremaintained their t errific p erformancsent Cal State San Marcos at the es as many of the athletes reached N AIA Championships: t he q ualifying mark for Nationals at t he Occidental Invitational in Los James Adams, 1500-meter Angeles. Jimmy Barbour, p ole vault James Adams placed first in the Erin Berhman, marathon 1,500-meter race with 3:49,13, setting Anthony Blacksher, 110 hurdles a school record. Marcus Chandler also Marcus Chandler, 1500-meter r an the 1,500-meter race reaching the Lanele Cox, 3K q ualify mark for nationals with 3:54.1. Sean Daley, pole vault Lanele Cox ran a 3K with a time of Luci Downey, 4x800 10:18.39, which also qualified her for David Kloz, marathon Nationals. Denaye Lakotich, pole vault Cougar pole-vaulter, Sean Daley Renee MacDonald, lOKand 5K placed first with a distance of 14'06, Felisha Mariscal, 4x800 • and sprinter Yanta Morrow came Katherine Niblett, 4x800 in second place in the 200-meter Cara Rumble, 10K and 5K r ace with 11.02. Discus thrower Tara Brian Sullivan, steeplechase Hardee finished in third place with Amy Taylor, 400-meter a distance of 115.06.00, and r unner Camille Wilborn, 4x800 Felisha Mariscal placed third in the 800-meter race with a time of 2:17.62. Aiwouncement$ Spread the good news about the accomplishments of your soon-to-be graduating friends or club members* The Pride will feature a special graduation section for the final spring semester issue on May 29k $20 for a business card size ad or $30 for two business size ads. Contact The Pride at {760) V 750-6099 or e-mail pride@csusm.edu. 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Friday, June 1 Andean Music Ensemble Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 The Andean music ensemble, which includes Prof. Eduardo Garcia and his students, will perform music from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Cuba. This concert is the final performance in the Spring Arts & Lectures Series. There is no admission charge. For more information, please call (760) 750-4366. World Languages Department Presents "Garabatos" Time: 3-6 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Join your fellow classmates and professors in sharing their favorite Spanish poetry and other writings. Ace Anxiety, Stress Less Workshop Time: 3-4 p.m. For location info, visit ASI in Commons 203. Sunday, June 3 RAZA Graduation Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Dome Plaza Graduation ceremony for Latino students. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. If you have any questions, please contact Susana Gonzalez at (760) 750-4990. Wednesday, May 30 Career Skills Series Time: 2-5 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn resume writing, effective Club Meetings l\iesday, May 22 Thursday, May 24 Circle K International Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Craven 1257 A Campus Black Forum Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Location: University 450 Friday, May 25 College Republicans Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Location: ACD 111 Future Educators Club Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Tentatively set at ACD 407 CSUSM Sports Thoughts from... Friday, May 25 Soccer Club Practice Location: Soccer Field Time: 10 a.m. Practices are every Friday. Everyone is welcome ! May 22-25 Men's Golf NAIA National Championships Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico May 25-27 Track and Field's NAIA National Championships Location: Abbottsford, British Columbia This is the next stop for members of the Cal State San Marcos track team who secured national qualifying times during the season. th 10 Annual Commencement Ceremonies Oscar Wilde CompiledBy: M. Addington The difference between literature and journalism is that journalism is unreadable and literature is not read -Oscar Wilde Work is the curse of the drinking class. •-Oscar Wilde I hope you have not been leading a double life: preJune2-3 tending, to be wicked and There will be four commencement ceremonies. Each ceremony is being really good all the expected to last between 90 minutes and two hours. The following time. That would be hypocrisy* ceremonies will take place at CSUSM's Forum Plaza. -Oscar Wilde College ofArts and Sciences Ceremonies Saturday, June 2 Time: 9:30 a.m. and 1p.m.' (On Saturday, Dr. Susie Lan Cassel will deliver a 9:30 a.m. commencement address; Dr. Keith Trujillo will deliver a 1 p.m. commencement address) and Sunday, June 3 Time: 1 p.m. College of Business Administration Ceremony Sunday, June 3 Time: 1 p.m. It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 brown bag concerts Commencement MECHA plagiarism spring 2001 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/65e7f32a782b2b37ae7d9541e49884a1.pdf c191bc833fa31b7018d5dd96d0fb5a5b PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride The Pride California State University San Marcos RECEIVED MAY 3 1 2001 CSUSM Library & Information Services Vol VIII No. 30/ Tuesday, May 29,2001 Cloudy Contract Negotiations Threaten Faculty Strike By NATHAN FIELDS Pride Feature Editor The California State University administration has until June 30 to negotiate an acceptable contract with the faculty union. If the union, the California Faculty Association, does not think the final contract is fair, then students at CSUSM face the possibility of losing their instructors ifi a union strike. Such a strike would remove from the classroom the approximately 374 part-time and full-time faculties represented by the union at Cal State San Marcos. According to the North County Times in its May 24 article, the executive board of CSUSM's chapter of the union authorized the use ofjob actions, including strikes, in a resolution adopted May 15. Although there are still five weeks remaining in the bargaining process, and the union may Consultants Needed for High School Program pursue alternative job actions before striking, some students are still concerned about being able to take the classes they need during summer session. "If the professors strike and I can't get the credits I need in summer, this is going to push my whole graduation back," said Tracy Kappan, an education major. The president of Cal State San Marcos' union chapter, George Diehr, said in April * :' A . By DARCY WALKER Pride Opinion Editor University students interested in teaching middle or high school are needed as consultants to work with area students under the Collaborative Academic Preparation Initiative, also known as CAPI. Dr. Dawn Formo, the program's Associate Director for Literature and Writing Studies, said at least 10 consulting positions are available, paying $9 per hour. The number of openings could double with the approval of a pending grant proposal. Academic credit is also available. "The project is a great way to develop teaching and writing skills. In addition, you'll build your resume," Formo said. According to Dr. Madeleine Marshall, a facilitator for the program, the statewide project is designed to "improve interface between high schools and colleges." Consultants work with students in six area high schools to help them improve English and math skills. One of the goals of the program is to increase scores on the Entry Level Math and English Placement tests. At the 4 semi-annual CAPI conference held Friday May 18, Mayra Gutierrez, an administrator from Sweetwater Union High School District, said that in one of the district's high schools only 12 students passed both CSU entry exams. Program consultants will work either in an online writing center or face to face with students in neighboring high schools. Applicants should have strong writing skills although their teaching interest can be in any subject. Contact Dawn Formo at dform0@csusm.edu for more information. th that, "if this [bargaining] process doesn't work, job actions such as letter writing or e-mailing campaigns or teach-ins would begin." A full-scale strike would be the final work action option«after teach-ins, informational picketing, and rolling strikes. CFA says they hope that these work actions will get the attention of the state government who would then put pressure on both parties to come to an agree* You don't do anything alone. It takes people to get you where you are at and where you are not at, good or bad." —Henry Rodriguez Luiseno Tribal Elder Courtesy Drawing by Robert Garner Tribal Elder to Receive Honorary Doctorate D uring Sundays Commencement Ceremony By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Henry Rodriguez, known as "Uncle Henry" to close friends and family, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the California State University system and Cal State San Marcos during this year's commencement ceremony. Rodriguez will receive the degree durmg Sunday's 4 p.m. ceremony in Forum Plaza. When asked how he felt about receiving the honor, Rodriguez said, "I sure am nervous {about getting the award]. It's quite an honor. I am so surprised and I don't know how to react, I just hope I can do what I am supposed to do in front of a crowd. When asked what you are supposed to do, Rodriguez said that he wanted to acknowledge that "you don't do anything alone. It takes people to get you where you are at and where you are not at, good or bad." According to Bonnie Biggs, a Library and Information Services Assistant to the Dean, Henry Rodriguez is the first Native American to be honored from the San Marcos campus. Information was not available in time for this article on whether any other Native Americans have ever received an honorary doctorate from the CSU system or any other California State campus. Bonnie Biggs, a friend of "Uncle Henry's" since 1981, gathered the background information for the Board of Trustees in order to nominate him, and Professor Bonnie Bade made the actual nomination. Bonnie Bade was unavailable for comment. Rodriguez, a Luiseno tribal elder will receive the honor because "Henry has been very, very active and been a leader both politically and socially in the community for years. At 81 years old, [he has had] a long history of activism, and worked for the betterment of not only Native Americans but also everyone in ment. Ken Swisher, a representative for the Cal State system, said that no work actions would occur until a declaration of impasse is officially declared. A declaration of impasse means that both sides declare no progress has been made. After a declaration of impasse, mediation begins with a state representative from the Public Employees Relations »Article continues on page 2 the community" said Cal State San Marcos President Alexander Gonzalez. Rodriguez has served as one of the community consultants to Cal State San Marcos since the university's inception. He helped organize the University's annual Pow Wow blessed the commencement ceremonies, and has participated in Indian graduation ceremonies, and in the university's time capsule celebration* Since the 1940s, Rodriguez has been a major contributor to California Indian politics and is a national authority on Indian water rights. One of the founders of the San Luis Rey Water Authority, he served as president and currently serves on the Board of Directors. He continues to work with California and United States federal authorities on environmental protection, repatriation, and health legislation, and was instrumental in bringing Indian healthcare to California reservations. Rodriguez has served as an important elder, helping to preserve indigenous California culture. In reel-to-reel tapes beginning in the 1940s, Rodriguez captured traditional Luiseno songs that Grossmont College is currently preserving. He has served as chairman of the La Jolla Band of Mission Indians and was instrumental in establishing the Southern California Intertribal Council, now the California Tribal Chairmen's Association. Rodriguez has been an active proponent of Native American Indian education. He helped to bring Head Start to a number of reservations and has served as a board member and consultant to a number of school districts, assisting to develop curriculum with more accurate representation of local Indian people. Rodriguez has been a significant activist in the establishment of Native American Indian Studies programs throughout Southern California and Arizona* American Indian Student Alliance co-president Karin Giron claims that the best thing about him is "he's willing to »Article continues on page 3 ? �Campus News 2 Tueadai May 29, ^2001 The Pride Students Create Espacio Literario ; By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Spanish students shared their poetry and short stories on Thursday, May 24, during the University's celebration of the fourth release of "Garabatos." The publication, Garabatos, is a collec* tion of student essays, stories and poems written in Spanish. "It's a good, open literary space where people can reflect on culture," said Professor Carlos von Son. Professor von Son, along with Drs. Stella Clark and Mayra Besosa and other professors in the World Languages and Literature Department also held two talleres literarios, or literary workshops, that enabled students to put their creative writing to work. "Some students may not feel like they only fit in one culture, Mexican or American," said von Son-. "These workshops help them reading some of the works and reflect on their there's so much talent. These cultures and people make the Spanish lanconstruct their guage beautiful" own identi"The poetry was beautiful," ties.". agreed Spanish Professor Joanna The ThursMurphy. "But I'd like to see more day afternoon non-native speakers involved. I'd ceremony for also like to see increased circuGarabatos took lation of Garabatos and get other place in ACD q SUs involved." 102 and stuDr. von Son said that they dents were welhope to create the ne^t Garabaconje to read tos publication into a bilingual aloud their journal with both Spanish and stories and English writings of students and poems. faculty. Kent Hess, a human devel- Students andfacultyfrom the World Languages and Literature Department celebrated the fourth The World Languages and Literature Department, Latin opment major "Garabatos" on Thursday, S and s with .a minor in publication, the audience that gathered inMay 24.02.tudents read theirpoetrySegall)hort World Club and ASI funded Gar. stories to ACD 1 (Pride Photo/Victoria abatos. Albertsons, Coco's* PolSpanish, introduced his short story, "La caida." y Mindle. "One finger actualization... he ends up break- ly's Restaurant, Ralphs and Vons also donated food, such as cake He told the audience that the wants you to believe in every- ing away from the statue " Rachel Pena, president of the and sandwiches, for the celebrastory was about five fingers on thing, another questions everya statue with different archetypal thing," said Hess. "The story tells Latin World Club, was in the tion. personalities with names such as the thumb's journey towards self- audience and commented, "I was t Ind and Possible Faculty Strike Apparent * African American Graduation Honors Students and Heritage By DARCY WALKER Pride Staff Writer wrnrnmim * tl% •. * California Faculty Association, union members. (Courtesy Photo/CFA) >>Article cont. from page 1 Board to mediate the bargaining process. At this point, a period of "fact finding" begins with a team of three individuals, one from the CFA team, one from the CSU administration team, and one from a neutral party by mutual agreement. This factfinding team then issues a recommendation to the two parties who use the report to come to an agreement. Diehr told the North County Times that, "the chances are more than 50 percent that there will be some sort of job action." The union began bargaining for a new three-year contract on April 17. The union seeks to lower the student-tofaculty ratio, and increase the percentage of full-time tenuretrack instructors per student. Union officials say they feel that, thus far, administration proposals for the new contract are unsatisfactory. According to the North County Times, "The union is arguing that the behavior of the administration at the bargaining table has diminished the quality of education in the CSU system." The implications of a strike for the California State University system as a whole involve far greater numbers of faculty. The statewide union represents over 22,000 faculty members on 22 campuses, and all union chapters have authorized similar work actions on their campuses. Swisher told the North County Times that, "We feel confident that our faculty won't abandon the students." By VICTORIA SEGALL Pride Editor Each graduate in attendance may also give thank you speeches during the ceremony. "Five minutes long, if they wish," said Balcazar. She added, "And it's not strictly for Latino students." This year, the number of participants for the ceremony has increased. "We're very excited about this year," said Balcazar. "In the past we've only had 10 to 15 students taking part, but this time we will have 39 students." La Raza Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, June 3 from 5;30-10 p.m. at the Dome Plaza. "We will have dinner, a mariachi band, and a dance," said Balcazar. The Latino Association of Faculty and Students (LAFS) first organized the ceremony about four years ago, according to Balcazar. This year Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA) has collaborated with LAFS to host the event. La Raza Graduation Ceremony In addition to the Cal State San Marcos' traditional commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday and Sunday will be La Raza Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, June 3. "It's more like a family celebration," said Yesenia Balcazar, one of the coordinators for the event. "It will give students the opportunity to thank their family, with a reception afterwards." The purpose of the African American graduation ceremony is to recognize students of African American descent for accomplishing their goal of graduating. The Thursday afternoon event will feature an inspirational speaker and reception with music and food, but the focus will be on the graduates. At least 42 undergraduates and 10 teaching credential candidates will receive honors at the ceremony. Cheryl Le Gras, Director of College Success Services, has been serving on the committee for African American graduation since 1997. She was unsure if the tradition at Cal State San "Marcos dates back prior to that year. Tiaca Carter,'a graduating senior, expressed . the event's significance to her graduation experience. "I feel it is a special ceremony because it specifically addresses black students as opposed to a ceremony that addresses all grads generally. Blacks are going to face different obstacles than other races and need unique words of encouragement." Black students who participate in the African American graduations will still attend the university's traditional commencement; the special ceremony is not intended to replace commencement or separate students, according to Le Gras. According to Le Gras, the ceremony will open with the singing of the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Dr. Phillip Rafael, head of San Diego State's Community Based Block, a Master's program that trains people to become counselors in multiethnic schools and communities, will be the guest speaker. A faculty member will read a short biography for each graduate, then present him or her with a certificate and a Kente cloth stole, draping it over the robe. The Kente is a traditional African ceremonial cloth worn by many African Americans during important social and religious events in order to remember their heritage. Kente is woven in a variety of patterns, each expressing combinations of significant values including leadership, spirituality, responsibility and exceptional achievement. In some cases, a faculty member will purchase a special pattern of cloth to present to a favored student in appreciation for his or her unique qualities and accomplishments, according to Le Gras. Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard will assist in presenting the Kente cloths. "I wish for all black graduates happiness as they step out into the world," said Poullard. "I wish for them direction and a strong sense of purpose. I hope that they recognize their accomplishment as just one of many that will follow, and I wish for them a desire to always strive for excellence and equity in all that they do." The African American graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 31 at the Dome Terrace. Special graduation ceremonies will also be held to honor Latino fy Latina students as well as Native Americans. �Campus News The Pridtf Tuesday, May 29,2001 3 Environmental Student Working to Preserve Box Canyon By KEVIN FRISK Pride Staff Writer Many CSUSM students are involved in activities outside of university life. Some of these students participate in community sports teams and civic events, while others volunteer their time to local charities and non-profit organizations. Senior Kai Palenscar is one example of a student who takes his community concern to the next level. Palenscar is involved with a non-profit grassroots organization called the Canyons Network, which is affiliated with the nationally recognized environmental organization, the Sierra Club. The Canyons Network group began two years ago and works to reclaim and preserve land that they believe will be taken over by Box Canyon is urbanization and housing devel- home to more opment. than 1,000 Their current project is the acres of preservation of Box Canyon coastal sage located in southeast Carlsbad which the Network groups says is scrub. dangerously close to being develBox Canyon oped into tract-housing. Box Canyon includes more Photo than 1,000 acres of coastal sage Courtesy of scrub that is filled with dozens Canyon of indigenous species of birds Network and animals, as well as pools and waterfalls. San Marcos Creek opment group formed the canyon over a period called Household Commercial of of a millions of years, and Can- California, Inc., which is affiliyons Network says they believe ated with the developer Morrow that this site and others around Development which develops the county will be ruined by cur- housing/ rent development plans if action The housing development, is not taken now. proposed to be named the Former owner of Box Villages of La Costa, 'would Canyon, Bank of America, has be built over Box Canyon. San sold all of its holdings to a devel- Diego Union Tribune staff writer American Language Culture Institute Recognizes Students By VICTORIA SEGALL and Culture Institute (ALCI), which prepares Pride Editor international and non-native Students Don-Hoon English speaking students Kang of Korea, Anna Wai for undergraduate and gradShan Lee of Hong Kong, uate work in colleges and and Takayuki Takenami of universities. Takayuki and Shan Lee Japan were honored at a ceremony on Wednesday, May were recognized for their 23, at the Powersurge Cafe "outstanding efforts in the for completing the University's classroom," according to Intensive Academic Preparation Dulce Dorado, Program Director from the Office Program Thesaxteen-wsekprogram of Global Affairs. Fumie is one of many offered Sakamoto of Japan received* through Cal State San an award for academic Marcos' American Language achievement and for hold- ing a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. Sayuri Kuroshima of Japan also received an award for academic achievement and for maintaining a 3.5 G.P.A., as well as the Cross-Cultural Ambassador Award, nominated by her classmates. More than 60 students from countries such as China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, and Mexico attend the ALCI, which opened in 1992 at Cal State San Marcos, Tribalont.Erom p. 1 Rarth." Honorary Degree lder e eceives Rodriguez. "It is a delight »Article c f educate people." AISA is really happy that the university is acknowledging him and plan to honor him with their own honor ceremony before graduation. Giron reflected upon her experiences with "Uncle Henry" and said, "When you are really upset he'll talk about things that bring you back down to Corkie Lee, Assistant to the Director of Veteran Affairs, will be present at the AISA graduation and says that Rodriguez has "always made himself available for students, faculty and staff." President Gonzalez will read the citation while CSU Trustee Dr. Murray L. Galinson will do the hooding ceremony for for me because it's one of the great ceremonies of our time," remarked Galinson. The campus has given two other honorary doctorates in the past 11 years. *Tania Thompson, Communication Writer in External Affairs, contributed background information on Henry Rodriguez for this article. Andrew Chapman argues that not only will this development increase the population of Carlsbad, but he also says that the 2, 300 new homes from the Villages of La Costa will result in 32,000 cars trips a day by local residents. Chapman asks local residents whether or not they are ready to accept this change and the overpopulation of the nearby roads such as Palomar Airport Road and Highway 78. Currently Palenscar and Canyons Network are trying to preserve Box Canyon. Those who would like more information on the Network are asked to visit http ://canyonsnetwork.org. Commencement 2001 California State University San Marcos M a r k y o u r d ates ! !! Saturday, June 2nd 3:30 a.m. College of Arts & Sciences Economics Liberal Studies Political Science Spanish Special Majors Visual & Performing Arts Women's Studies Saturday, June 2nd 1 pm v College of Arts fc Sciences Communication History Human Development Literature and Writing Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Sunday, June 3rd 1 p.m. College of Arts & Sciences College of Business Administration Business Administration Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Sunday, June 3rd 4 p.rn. Teaching Credentials MA/Literature & Writing Master of Education M&Mathematics MS/Biological Science MA/Spanish MS/Computer Science MA/Sociologica! N otice Master ofBusiness Administration Post-Baccalaureate LOCATION: FORUM PLAZA - CSUSM Campus �Pearl Harbor Wil Live in Infamy By J. RYAN SANDAHL Pride Staff Writer The Hollywood duo, Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay, are back with their latest epic, "Pearl Harbor," but this time, it is not all about huge action and mindless entertainment, Executive producer Bruckheimer and producer/director Bay have managed to pull of this year's stunning, must-see epic with incredible skill and beauty that I found myself wondering how in the world these two could have been the creators of the last film, "Armageddon." Filmed mostly on location in Hawaii (at Pearl Harbor) and in Rosarito, Mexico, "Pearl Harbor" offers an array of visual and computer-generated mastery. Often times it is difficult to pick out what is shot live and what is computer generated. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, and Kate Beckinsale give strong performances and let's not forget Cuba Gooding Jr., whose small roll as cook Dorie Miller is played with amazing passion. The film opens with two best friends, Danny and Rafe, pretending to fly a crop-duster. Some time goes by and now Rafe (played by Ben Affleck) and Danny (played by Josh Hartnett) are fighter pilots. While getting approved for their wings, Rafe meets Evelyn Johnson (played by Kate Beckinsale), a strong and determined nurse that makes Rafe's courting attempts difficult. Rafe ends up flying to England where he volunteers to ing terror. After help fight the war. the attack, Meanwhile, Danny and P r e s i d e n t Evelyn are transferred to Pearl R o o s e v e l t Harbor where they will be sta- (played by Jon tioned. Evelyn is constantly writ- Voight) gives ing letters back and forth to Rafe. his "Infamy" Then one day Rafe gets shot speech to down and word comes back that Congress and it Rafe is dead, leaving Evelyn and is time for retDanny wondering what really ribution. happened to him. The strong The action sequence for the performances, attack on Pearl Harbor is visually stunning visuentertaining: an epic display of als, and Hans destruction, emotion, and thrill- Zimmer'spow- erful score make "Pearl Harbor" Best Picture materialfornext year's Oscars. "Peaii Harbor" is rated PG-13 by the MPAAandhasa running time of three hours. Kate Beckinsale, Cuba Gooding Jr, Ben Affleck star in Pearl Harbor. Touchstone Courtesy Photos M Long Day's Journey Into Night: New Talentyliye: ut There Is O Play Lives U p to Its N ame Eugene O'Neill Photo Courtesy of the Tyrone family's upper midwww.oneill.com dle-class summerhouse, the pro- By NATHAN FIELDS Pride Feature Editor The Lyceum Horton Plaza Theatre's high-quality production of Long Day's Journey Into Night faithfully honors the work that won Eugene O'Neill the Pulitzer Prize in 1957. Running over three hours, the play is a long, winding, and emotionally altering sojourn into, but not out of, one family's dark night of the soul. The comfortably small theatre space, as well as a Spartan use of music, lighting, and costume, promises viewers a unique intimacy and inclusion with the cast. Set entirely in one room of gression of the four-scene work chronicles the changing light of one day and one night in the lives of its characters. Situated in 1912, the play autobiographically encapsulates the life of the O'Neill family into one intense August day. Not only do these intricate personas transcend the flatness of the printed text by physically representing the complexities of O'Neill himself (Edmund), his parents (James and Mary), and his brother (Jamie), but also the archetypal timelessness of the characters, representative of the unchanging human condition, arguably makes them fourdimensional. The immediate living-breathing element of the production is a perfect example of what a well-done dramatic interpretation adds to the printed text. Ironically, after seeing the play, one may wish to read it in order to further explore the dense poetry and thought that flows so quickly from the performers' mouths. With excellent performances by the actors, an intriguing plot, and genius moments of levity in the midst of hopelessness, this play is entertaining on any level even if one doesn't catch all of the allusions to Shakespeare, Nietzsche, or the Bible. O'Neill's laborious insight into such themes as familial love and hate, drug-addiction, death, religion, self-delusion, and selfawareness acts as a catalyst for personal reflection and reckoning. The Tyrone family also makes disturbing commentary on a state of the American family, which seems highly relevant even 62 years after the play was written. Rich in dramatic, philosophical, and literary expertise, this play is a must-add to any university student's repertoire. You should, however, bring an extra supply of energy and attentiveness, and prepare to be somewhat exhausted by the end. The play runs until June 10. By ZACHARY PUGH Pride Staff Writer Something refreshing is coming to your radio stations and portable disc-mans very soon. This rejuvenation will^ come in the form of a new local band called Myliye. Imagine combining the musical talent of old roots, zydeco, or folk players with the crisp sound of groups like The Dave Matthews B andthe end result would be Myliye. Front man Donny Fausner describes Myliye as a "kind of a mellow roots-rock sound/' This, definition becomes clear with the sound and lyrics of "Disappear," the f ifth track on their self-titled album. Other tracks include titles such as "Time," "Free," "All I Need," and "Don't Fade" deliver immaculately tight transitions this listener has ever heard. Myliye.. includes five very talented musicians who bring mellowness to a new level. Catapulting a new spin on the San Diego music scene, they are: Donny Fausner (singer, acoustic guitar), Mike Fausner (electric, lead guitar), Brian Jirka (bass guitar), Max Hickman (drums), and Anthony Fausner (percussion). Myliye has played in numerous shows in San Diego, including the Pacific Beach Block Party. Myliye is currently working on another album; however, the release date is not yet known. So, students, keep your eyes and ears open for the smooth sounds of Myliye. New PThisillYrint ear! The ride w p f|||f |I||1 four summer issues. i|| 1 |§§1| lililll i | illlii liil If you are interested in writing for 7%e FrwTe for the summer, or would like to submit to the calendar, please contact the editors e-mail: piide@csusm.edu phone: (760) 750-6099 �Arts & Entertainment The Pride avwieAe By KEVIN FRISK Pride Staff Writer Traditional Javanese royal court and ceremonial music filled the halls of Academic Hall on Wednesday, May 23, during the performance by the Javanese Gamelan class. While the music may be old in its origins, Gamelan is still performed today in Java and around the world by music students and musical troupes. A Gamelan is a wonderfully diverse group of instruments that includes drums, gongs, and xylophones with metal keys called sarons, rows of covered bell chimes, and a bamboo flute. The set is beautifully crafted in dark stained wood, and decorated with golden dragons and gold leafing. The gong set contains 15 gongs of varying size and depth, each capable of producing a reverberating sound that would fill the entire classroom. Wednesday night's performance began with a brief introduction of the two different mM musical scales that exist in a Gamelan ensemble. One scale, roughly equivalent to a major scale, is the'"Slendro" and the "Pelog" is equivalent to the minor scale. Professor Randy Griswold, who teaches Gamelan, first explained that the rhythm of the music was very cyclical and that a pattern would be easily distinguishable. The beginning and end of each score is marked by a large gong, which Griswold explained is the way Javanese tradition pays tribute to the importance of the gong instrument in their music. The first song the ensemble performed was "Jiro " from western Java. This song repeated over and over in a very hypnotic way, sometimes slowing or increasing in pace, but always maintaining a beat. The second song, "Wilujeng," was from central Java and began in a similar manner as "Jiro." For this song, however, some of the students sang a very melodic Students perform traditionalJavanese music. (Pride Photos/Victoria Segall) chant-like song. Another difference in this song was that the various instruments- began to take turns dominating the sounds in the room. After awhile the only sound that remained constant in "Wilujeng." The songs continued on for more then an hour, and a mystical mood pervaded the classroom, silencing even the crying babies brought by some members of the audience. For just one hour, listeners were transported back through time and culture. CSUSM's Gamelan musical program began back in 1998 after the school purchased a Gamelan set directly from Javanese importers, and hired Professor Griswold to teach the art to students, Griswold began his own journey with Javanese music in 1991 while he attended UC Berkeley as an undergraduate. After graduation he traveled to the island of Java several times to intensely study Gamelan music and-tradition. After several trips to Java, Scotchgreens was the second band that performed at the Battle of the Bands. The event was held on campus on May 21. ' (Pride Photo/Victor Padilla) , Battle of the Bands Draws Small Crowd We did it again. Another Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) event, the "Battle of the Bands," was poorly attended last Monday, May 21. The performance, along with an end-of-the-year barbeque, was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Dome Plaza, but at that time the barbeque grill had just been set up, the two bands were nowhere to be seen, artd only 10 students were in the audience. I decided to be patient, walked around the campus for a while and then came back at 11:30 a.m. By that time the first band, Hornswaggled, was just about ready to play. The barbeque was attracting many passers-by, who just ate and ran, such as one unidentified student who said, "You can't .pass up free food!" He left as soon as he finished his burger. Unfortunately, they all missed a great show. Sitting in the middle of the patio, I felt sorry for Hornswaggled as they played a seven-song set for an audience of 30-40 students. Hornswaggled has a raprock influence that is very popular today and reminded me of the sounds of Papa Roach. When they played some of their older songs, their punk influence showed. Their lyrics touched on subjects, from the high school shootings at Santana to depression. Afteir about 45 minutes of pulsating riffs, it was time to turn the stage over to the Scotchgreens. Unfortunately, they were running a bit late so their set started a little behind schedule. The Scotchgreens played a brilliant repertoire^ of their "spaghetti-western," rock-a-billy music. They sound like they mixed Johnny Cash with Social Distortion, and it rocked. Unfortunately, there were more audience members for Hornswaggled than there were for the Scotchgreens. The most I Saw in the Plaza for the Scotchgreens at one time was 27 students—and that was including the judges, the members of Hornswaggled and their roadies. The crowd seemed a bit taken by surprise with Scotchgreen's style, and many made fun of it. Subjected to a unique style of music, the audience was caught off guard, but the band continued playing enthusiastically. When it was all over, ASI voted on which band would receive the cash prize of $400 and a future booking at an ASI event. Hornswaggled easily won due to the crowd factor and set-up time. The Scotchgreens walked away with $100 and consideration for a future event. Griswold went back to school, this time at San Diego State University, where he received his master's degree and a job offer. He was hired by SDSU to teach Gamelan at the school and is currently teaching at both SDSU and CSUSM. According to Professor Griswold, the Music 395 class is still open for next semester.. "Because of the variety of instruments, students from all levels of advancement can participate/* said Griswold. Video Students Show Work By J. RYAN SANDAHL Pride Staff Writer By TIM FARMER Pride Staff Writer Tuesday, May 29,2001 5 Kristine Diekman's Visual and Performing Arts students (VSAR 303 and 304) held their end-of-the-year video show last Monday night in CSUSM's Visual and Performing Arts Annex. Students showcased videos, music and streaming video to a group of 60 faculty, students arid guests. From narrative to documentary videos, the show was very broad in the range and diversity of pieces. Ricardo Favela performed a rap song titled "Manifesto," which was an "expression of Chicano culture and what is going on in their communities," according to Favela. "I think it's great that teach- ers are so enthusiastic about the work," said Jay Trussel, a VSAR student. "It's not like an essay you turn in, it's more work than that and it is very rewarding when the semester is over." Trussel showed excerpts from his full-length feature narrative, "The Night Life," which premieres Tuesday, May 29, in ACD 102 at 7 p.m. "The Night Life" is a part biographical, part fictionalized story about Trussel's life. Other entertaining narratives included "Night of the Bloodsuckers, Part 2" by Albert Rascon, and "Ordinary Horror" by Jesssica Sowa. "This has been a fun class to work with," said Kristine Diekman. "I am very proud of their work." Class of 2001 Grads Wanted Start P /T now & go F /T after graduation. Gain valuable experience in the Internet industry. F /T career positions available as an Internet Consultant selling web sites To small and medium businesses. Position requires a motivated Person with a great attitude. Visit www.Z57.com a nd apply online or call to schedule an interview. Immediate positions available in 858-623-5577 San Diego Office 760-753-1889 North County Office �Opinion O utraged at O ff C ampus Progress Requires Student Involvement G raduation Plan I just finished reading about the possibility of next year's graduation being held off campus and frankly, I am outraged at the fact that they would even take this into consideration. Like Mandy Tester said, "As a graduating senior, I cannot imagine my commencement ceremony taking place at a college I have never attended." We, students, have worked too long and too hard and come very far to be bumped to a community college venue for graduation. The whole point of going to a four-year university was to graduate from a fouryear university. If I wanted to graduate from a community college, I would have stayed at Mesa College. I understand the concerns of the growing student population and not being able to accommodate everyone, but I can assure you that if CSUSM decides to hold the graduation ceremonies they won't have to worry about having too many students to deal with. %heBrade Co-Editor Co*fefitor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Copy Editor Graduate Intern FWS Student Adviser Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segail Darcy Walker Nathan Fields Amy Bolaskl Jayne Braman Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall If they intend on us holding our commencement ceremonies on an athletic field, then why can't we hold it on our own track field. Many other universities do i t and even many high schools. Why should we go all the way to Palomar's Athletic Field when we have one of our own? I'm sure many students would be willing to make some sort of contribution to a fund if that meant that we could graduate from our own university. The university can also consider selling extra tickets to the ceremonies if students want more than the pre-given amount. I think that before any decisions are finalized, the students need to be given the chance to at least offer up some suggestions. I hope every option will be taken into consideration about keeping the commencement ceremonies here on campus before shipping us off to other "venues". Sincerely, Adrienne Gazan By: JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer Looking back on the opinion section of The Pride for this semester, I see it was filled with rambling complaints and students attempting to undermine the University's reputation. Aside from a few satiric pieces about campus life and mild attention to ethics, the opinion section was a forum for student bitching; I myself among the contributing authors. As I left class on Tuesday night, the stress of my final assignments and the pressure of the impending semester's end all weighing on my mind, I paused for brief moment of reflection. I took a deep breath and sat down on the west side of University Hall. Through the slightly hazy evening sky, I watched the sun drop beneath the hillside out toward the ocean. At this point I realized that no matter what problems exist at this university they can all be rectified, but it takes student involvement. It is very easy to point out flaws, but progress takes action and agreement. The community members need to open their minds, because the events we experience today will eventually become the topics of tomorrow's class syllabi, "No matter what problems exist at this university they can all be rectified, but it takes student involvement." Many things have changed in the few short months of this semester. We saw a major change in the powers that govern at the presidential level. We saw students in local high schools Is Segregation Politically Correct at Cal State? By TIM FARMER Pride Staff Writer students shot and killed. We sa\# young children sentenced to life in prison. We saw the conclusion and the effects of the 2000 census. And we saw ourselves grow in accordance with our personal interpretation of these events. Now we should realize the privilege and responsibility that are bestowed on each and every one of us: the privilege of attending an institute of higher education, and the responsibility to get involved with the issues and decisions that effect us all. Perfection is something to strive for, not something to expect. Cal State San Marcos is in the beginning stages of becoming a great university, but it takes support from all factions of the community to achieve such a goal. At some point in the near future, take a few moments out of your busy schedule to realize that we get to attend a quality, state funded university in beautifully sunny and warm San Diego County, a place where most students can only dream of living. DO OPINION OR CARTOON? E-MAIL THEM TO PRIDE@ CSUSM.EDU 1 1 1 ing the classes depending on That's what it comes down nationality or race? to: recognition. In the RAZA Cultural diversity is what Graduation for the SpanishI just recently discovered this country thrives on, and this speaking students, the univerthat CSUSM offers a grad- university is trying to oppress sity is recognizing that their uation ceremony for African the entire concept of the melt- primary language is Spanish, lllllllllll All and lettersto the Americans and for Mexican ing pot. Black integration into and that they are graduating. v e d ^ ^ p u b i i s h e d m The Pride, r e p r e s e n t Letters o cartoons should Americans. I got a bit worried. the school systems back in the The funny thing is, I can be submittedrvia electronic mail opinions of the author,and do not necess a r i l y r e p r e s e n t t h e v i e w s o f T h e Pride, o r I don't graduate for another 50s was intended to create a bet a great deal of money ; .o f C . a l i f o m i a ' S t a t e . t l n i v e r s i i y -S a n M a r c o s . • j three semesters, but when I do, more diverse student base and that a majority of their classes to The Pride electronic mail : o f The Pridef c d f t s i Mb o a r d . • I would like to have some other to initiate equality. Being a are taught in English (Spanish account, rather than the individu• •i U t t e m t o t h e e d t e ^ s l i o ^ l i i n d u e s m al editors. Submissions may also a&tas, tekpiiejie immfeer, a n d i d e a t e . . students there with me. If this school so intent on right wing classes and ESL being the be dropped off in The Pride ffc&tioa* t^m m a y b e e d i t e d f o r g r a m m a r keeps up, I will graduate in the extremism, making sure every exception). So then it only and length. Letters should be submitted via office located in Commons 2-201; e t e e t r o i i i c m a i l ta t h e Pride e l e e t a m i e "SAG (Scottish and German)"; last word is politically correct, seems appropriate that their mail ^awti^ratlierthat* the fjj^^al e d i t o r s . • ceremony with all 10 of us, then why do they go against graduation is in another lanDeadline for submissions is •• of Tfc '.Pricfe .$®t is .print I'm all about equal rights one of the greatest decisions guage? Thursday at noon, the week prior m<mym<m letteri v: I'm sure you have all heard to publication. Letters to the ediD i s p l a y a n d e l a s s i f s e d a d v e r t i s i n g m \ . for everyone: blacks, Latinos, made in the history of black T h e Pfide s h o u l d n o t t > e o s s s t r n e d a s t h e women. So you are probably rights? What we are doing is this before somewhere or anothtors and cartoons should include endorsement or investigation of eommerdal e n t e r p r i s e s o r v e f t t m r e s , ( T h e . -Pride- r e swrondering why I'm so con- exactly what we should strive er, but everyday I get more and e ves. ' t tie r ight t o t eject ^ a dvertising. •• - ^ v cerned about these separate cer- not to do—segregate. more confused and concerned The PriMn p u b l i s h e d w e e k l y o n T u e s d aemonies. It's the fact that your ys Having these different cer- about this university. I was e-mail and identification. during the academic year. Distribution It is The Pride policy to not college education depends on emonies might seem enticing told prior to attending here that and other San Marcos community establishnot just you and your teachers, to the different groups of stu- cultural sensitivity and being print anonymoustetters.Letters ments. -£ 3j ] ' <J but also your peers. You learn dents that they represent; how- politically correct always pre- may be edited for, andonly T h e P r i d e p ride@csusm.edu from the your classmates' cul- ever, will it snowball into a vails. I must have heard wrong; fiSr> grammar and length. Editors California State University 8 m Marcos tures and personalities just as school-wide separation? Will stupidity prevails. (Note: I will reserve the right not to publish much as the professor. If the women demand to have a sep- be writing for The Pride over letters. Please contact The Pride San Marcos, CA graduation ceremonies are to arate ceremony? Will whites the summer, so any comments i you are interested in writing 9209^0001 be separated, what stops the argue for their own? Will are welcome to be submitted). nfews articles. Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 school from justifying separat- Asians seek their recognition? He then went on to say that for help you needed to pay him. jeopardized rather than someone if students went to other institu- I guess this was just a bad joke, else's. tions to take courses that he but I disliked the man so much I enrolled in I would like to respond to ing one. One of these classes was taught, in order to avoid him, I didn't realize I was supposed of SCurrently, lasses without ohne tanley's c is the letter written last week con- Stanley's. The first day of class that he could keep them from to be laughing. I thought he was alter ego the "Terminator II" and cerning Dr. Stanley Wang and was unbelievable. It began nor- graduating because he had the serious. he is actually likeable and a good travesty number two, the letter. I mally by passing out the sylla- final say on who was "worthy" Also, at almost every class instructor. Am I sorry about writwrote the letter to the chancellor bus and talking about the course of a BS degree in computer sci- meeting he would tell us once or ing the letter? Not in the least. and cc'd copies to the Governor, requirements and expectations, ence from CSUSM. twice that he was the "Terminator I'm sorry Stanley thought he the Speaker of the Assembly, but then he kept asking us if we I wondered where he got the II." I did not come to college could behave in such an inapand the State Superintendent of knew who he was? And seemed audacity to behave in such a man- to have some teacher intimidate propriate manner. I still don't Public Instruction all of whom surprised that we did not. ner. Needless to say I dropped his me in such a manner, and I'm done wrong. are trustees of the California Eventually, he said he was class that semester, but the dam- not the kind of person that read- tIhink I'venow wanythingleaving, don't k hy he's State University. I also dropped a the Terminator II, because he age was done. His first impres- ily k ut i i he letter copy off at the Dean of Student's ended students' careers in com- sion was embedded into my con- nightowtows totoothers. aSfo, one borryf ht's ctaused meI twrote, I'm I decided write ormal s e o write it, office in order to keep them puter science and would fail half science. complaint. When Stanley was but it beats sitting in jail. As for informed of my action. of this class. He then pulled out The following semester I was informed of this letter he gave a t hat have the The previous semester, his wallet, which had a picture in his class again, it's required, speech to his classes saying how rhe students tStanley, wellhighest egards for before committing the travesty, of himself superimposed onto and he toned down his first day's great of an instructor he was their opinion, this is minethat's and was my first here. I enrolled in a picture of character from the speech considerably, but the pre- and how could anyone do such you know what they say about more classes than I had planned movie, "Terminator" and carried vious semester seemed like it a thing to him. He was quite dis- opinions. on taking, thinking it is probably it around to show us. was yesterday. He told us that if turbed. I guess it is not as humoreasier to drop a class than crashyou wanted to come to his office ous when it was his career being Jeff Berndt : Regarding Professor Wang �Sports The Pride Women's Golf Returns from Championships Team Takes Fifth Place By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer The women's golf team returned home after placing fifth in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Championships. "We missed the trophy by 12 shots," said Assistant Golf Coach Dan Anderson. Cal State San Marcos competed against 22 schools. Effie Rengpian, the first from the University to earn All-American status for woman's golf, placed 11 . "At one point we were so close to getting second place," said Anderson. "But I afti very proud of my team. th On the flight back, the team exciteEven though we only had four players out of the five needed, ment continued as they experience they did awesome under pres- fly problems. "We left Kentucky at 1:00pm to go to Dallas, we were supsure." posed to have an hour wait, but in Anderson added, "There were four rounds and every round was turn out to be a 6-hour wait because so much f un to watch because there were some problems with the we were on top of the battle. airplane, and aside from that we had On the first round the women's to change planes twice" "It was a bit team tied for fifth, on the second scary," added Segura. round they were still in f ifth "We played our very best, it was place, on the third round they hard because there were only four of were in fourth place, and on us, but we did great," said Segura. the last round The team will not be practicing oyer the they finished summer because of in fifth place." the university's reguAccording to. lations and liability Anderson, the team issues, but as soon has improved as the fall semester throughout the seastarts, new faces will son. "They all join the veterans. bonded very well Four players out afid came together of six are seniors as a team, espethis semester, so the cially at Nationals," only returning golfsaid Anderson. er will be junior "Regionals Nicole Carnes. Nine were definitely not —Stephanie Segura new players, howevas exciting as the Student Golfer er, will join her this C hampionships," fall to prepare for said Anderson, an next spring. alumni and first-time coach. there were only four of us, but we did great" 66 Tuesday, May 29,2001 7 Still Need a Fun Class for Fall? Tcake Pride!as You an register either Literature or Communieations LTWR: 41418 Comm: 42044 Tuesday Nights at 5pm Optional Lab Hours A+ Subs Preschool Substitutes, Aides and teachers. All areas full-time, Flexible part-time Hours. $6.50-$9.50 hourly Call Jacki <§> 858-565-2144!!! In a Jam? NEED A LAWYER? Car Accidents Wrongful Death DUI Call for a FREE CONSULTATION Student Discounts/ CSUSM Alumni (619) 656-5452 Soccer team is lookingfor new recruits. Practices begin in the summer. (Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio) Remember to pick up The Pride this summer! 4 Summer Editions: June 19 July 10 July 24 August 7 Soccer Team Looking for a Few Good Men and Women CCassifiecCs BY CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer Two years ago Cal State San Marcos students began a soccer club on campus, which has now become an intramural sport team of ASI (Associated Students, Inc.). Due to lack of funds, the soccer team is currently unable to play at the NAIA level (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), the current level of such teams as track and field and golf. Every student athlete playing an intramural sport pays $100, which pays for the coaches, facilities, equipment, travel expenses and uniforms. All student athletes also need their own accidental insurance. . "I never expected it to be so much work, it takes so much time and dedication," said Antonio Zepeda, former captain and founder of the team. Student Randy Erman, who tried to start a soccer team four years ago, said he wondered why the University has had a "freeze in sports." Erman said that President Gonzalez had promised to incorporate more sports and Erman wonders why there is no N A I A recognized soccer team. "It is a very interesting case because soccer is one of Southern California's most popular sports and there are many students who are interested and have great talent," said Zepeda. "I know of students who have chosen other colleges because of our lack of a soccer program. Last season the team said they faced some problems and misunderstandings with the university, such as being unable to place field goals on the track. This year, however, the field goals are on Mangrum Track and the team says there may be the opportunity for home games to take place this year. "I am really excited about this upcoming season," said student and soccer player Manuel Maldonado. "I hope that we can have home games so that people can come see us play and the university can take us more seriously." As of now, ASI serves as the connection between the soccer team and the university. "They have been helpful, but they are limited on what they can do," said Zepeda. Recruitment plays an important role in intramural sports. The Softball team, for example, needed 12 people in order to be established. They had 12 players at the beginning of the semester however, a couple people dropped, so they were unable to meet the intramural requirements. The soccer team, as of May 18, had 14 members, but they need more players. "I recruit members one-byone in classes, hallways, anywhere I go," said Zepeda. Zepeda also recruited Coach Khaled-al-Shafie who has been with the team since its inception. Coach has volunteered his time, since 1999, but now he gets a small stipend for his coaching. "He does not do it for the money," said Erman. "He has coached at San Pasqual High School, Vista, and other places, and he is climbing the ladder for the USSF (United States Soccer Federation)." "We still need more players," said Coach Khaled-al-Shafie. "This season has a lot to o ffer" Soccer season begins in the middle of August and ends in November. The. team meets every Friday at 11:00 a.m. for practice. Those who would like more information on the team are asked to contact Susana Gonzalez in the ASI Office at (760) 750-4990. For Rent Spacious Rooms 1 Room for $500/or smaller for $450 Conveniently located between Palomar College and CSUSM Large Living area/Relaxing backyard Call: Jonathan Wheeler (760) 761-0858 Males Only For Sale Black 1995 G MC Sonoma truck, excellent condition, excellent gas mileage, excellent stereo system, under blue book at $6500 obo. CALL Ron (619) 997-7452. 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There is which signifies heritage, o admission harge. For more achievement, and excellence. nnformation, pclease call (760) i 750-4366. Friday, June 1 Native American Honoring Sunday, June 3 Ceremony • RAZA Ceremony Time: 4 p.m. Time: 9 a.m -5 p.m. Location: Library Courtyard Location: Dome Plaza Henry Rodriguez, a Lusieno Graduation ceremony for elder, will give a blessing to Latino students. Everyone is the graduates, and give each an welcome to attend and particieagle feather. Students will pate. ou have any uestions, also receive seven-and-a-half pleaseIfcyontact SusanaqGonzalez foot long stoles, which are hand at (760) 750-4990. A 10 Annual Commencement Ceremonies th Congratulations Class of 2001 from The Pride 4L June 2-3 There will be four commencement ceremonies. Each ceremony is expected to last between 90 minutes and two hours. The following ceremonies will take place at CSUSM's Forum Plaza. College ofArts and Sciences Ceremonies Saturday, June 2 Time: 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (On Saturday, Dr. Susie Lan Cassel will deliver a 9:30 a.m. commencement address; Dr. Keith Trujillo will deliver a 1 p.m. commencement address) and Sunday, June 3 Time: 1 p.m. College of Business Administration Ceremony Sunday, June 3 Time: 1 p.m. Sunday, June 3 College of Education Ceremony and Master's Candidates Ceremony Time: 4 p.m. (On Sunday, Dr. Victoria Fabry will give a 1 p.m. commencement address; Neil Derrough will give a 4 p.m. commencement address) Thoughts on.„ Good Advice f or the G raduating Class Compiled by: M. Addington "Whatever your labors & aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be: happyT -Max Ehrmann "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt "Live as you will wish i o have lived when you are d ying" -Christian Gellert "We must become the change we want to see." W m , • - Gandhi ' The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life* of the'marvelou$ structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. -Albert Einstein If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it. -H. Jackson Brown j-p IMAB Inc. intern part-time. Attention Science To start immediately Majors: Flexible hours Small San Marcos med- 760-761-0836 ical supply company Ask for Flossie Or Fax looking for chemical lab resume to 761-0859 T he O ffice of Student and Residential Life h as a brand new website packed with valuable information! 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Commencement faculty spring 2001 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/c17ab3e4743d11df35723c75caeccf94.pdf 38d36c4e3d8088675f8357101e6041f2 PDF Text Text wwwcsusmedu^mde TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Field House: Now University Bookstore Faces Open Local Competition ByAim\NCUNDIFF Pride StaffWriter With the opening of the M. Gordon Clarke Student Union/Field House, students looking to get fit no longer have an excuse not to workout. Not only does the gym offer a service for that workout junky but also gives students who can't afford the membership cost of their local gym a chance to get fit. Liberal Studies major Ashley Campbell never owned a membership to a gym and hasn't had a regular workout routine since high school. "I no longer have an excuse; now I can workout after class," Campbell said. Not only is the Field House used for recreational purposes but students can also take their mid-day siesta on the big comfy couches in See FIELD HOUSE, page 2 Interim President Enthusiastic to Work With CSUSM Students ByDIDILUND Pride Staff Writer Roy McTarnaghan has the experience of a leader so in the absence of an administrator; he took on the role as interim president at CSUSM. Located just a three-minute walk from the main campus,, the Field House is just west of the new residence halls. The Field House opened its doors for student use Monday, Sept. 8, after its groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 30,2000. The Field House offers a state-of-the-art gymnasium, fitness center, indoor and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, conference rooms, men's and women's locker rooms equipped with showers and bathrooms, and equipment rentals. The gym/fitness center is free of charge for currently enrolled students and only a small fee for Alumni and faculty. V OL X I N O I Discount Campus Books owner fights for his share of the student market. University book store is not concerned despite competitor's 5 percent discount. ByMEUSSARCOliGUEZ Pride StaffWriter type of information with anyone required texts available at lower prices. who asks for it. A new bookstore, Discount Campus Books, opened directly across Twin Oaks Valley Road, providing students with an alternative to the on-campus University Store. Joe Padilla, the store owner, opened the store in hopes of providing a better deal for students. Padilla made such a request, citing the California Public Records Act. CSUSM complied but according to Padilla the list was incomplete. The acquisition of this list may continue to be a problem for It has been a challenge for Discount Campus Books to provide lower prices due to difficulties in attaining a complete official booklist. Professors at CSUSM provide a list of required texts directly to the University Store. The University Store, an Aztec shop, is a private business and need not share that list with any other businesses. CSUSM, on the other hand, is a public organization and therefore legally must share this "They may be able to provide a lower price but they will not have all of the required texts " Discount Campus Books but at present they have many of the textbooks in stock. Padilla seems confident that next semester his store will be able to acquire a complete booklist sooner. The list will make more of the Doug Iverson, a student on campus said, "I think it's only fair that the school provide him a booklist as well as the campus store if (students) aren't going to be able to have â say in who is allowed to sell books on campus." Despite difficulties, Padilla guarantees at least a 5 percent discount on new books, better discounts on used books and better buyback prices than the University Store. A CSUSM student, Kellie Klopf said, "I bought all my books there. They h ad better prices . .. (I) saved well over a hundred dollars." Another student, Mike Kosiçh, said "I fully support the idea of compétition; maybe in the long run it will lower prices at our See DISCOUNT BOOKS, page 2 P.A.N Holds 9/11 Forum at Cal State San Marcos By MK^HELLE WILLS Pride StaffWriter anger, pain, and sadness," said Scott Greenwood, a political science professor at CSUSM. He and two politiThe campus clock tower normally cal figures gave their interpretations chimes loud at noon, but Sept. 11 of the 9/11 attacks. heard only silence at CSUSM. The Progressive Activists Network After the moment of silence, Dede (PAN) hosted a forum in observance Long and Anthony Blackshir read of 9/11 with quiet remembrance and poems about the destruction and loss a discussion. suffered on 9/11. Photo by Elizabeth Baldwin/The Pride "When I think about it all, I feel See 9/11, page 3 McTarnaghan received his B.A. in speech and^ hearing, and has since received both an M.A. and Ph D. He worked both nationwide as well as abroad. He worked as a faculty member, dean, academic vice president, and as a university president; three times prior to working at CSUSM. He has been active in master plan efforts for many universities, including consultant work for university .development, , ., : . McTarnaghan commented on North County as, "one of the fastest growing areas in California". He believes that the university will grow rapidly as well. The Cal State Trustees have set limits on the growth of other campuses. Roy Mcffiarnaghan The limits will cause an influx of students coming to CSUSM. To accommodate, academic blueprints have been made for a list of degree programs that will be implemented. McTarnaghan also expects the university to have a branch campus in Temecula in the near future.As for being a student advocate, McTarnaghan said that he would like to see the graduation time reduced, a higher freshman retention rate, and more accountability in advisement. He stresses the responsibility faculty and staff members have in providing the students an education in a timely manner. "We have a legal and moral obligation to provide them with courses they need to move them through on time," McTarnaghan said. He has already sent emails to faculty and staff regarding this issue. He works closely with the Academic Senate, to emphasize the need to hear the student voice in this matter. See MCTARNAGHAN, page 2 �Field House cAi&oMhtm l llll umw®mv manosi Éditorial Jonathan Elizabeth continued from page 1 W riters Collins, Alex. Rosalino, Ari Davis; Chad S pinks. Danielle B old t , David Doug Lasater A ssistant D esign ;••/.Editor I Roberto Felia ' News - Editor4 ^ ' Sarah Carlin F eature E ditor Ceojr^ i A^Edttfcr ^ Katie Summons O nline E ditor ; - R ofc^rtr- ' Woerheide D istribution Sosa, DID! Lund, Jamal Scarlett» Jared Fetersou; John P Scrtpps, Kristin Rees, Mark Ferrera, Melissa* Rodriguez, Michael | ?II Michelle Wills, 4 Micoie - A dvisor Sullivan, Rebecca Clayton, Ryan j |||||i||||Scott • Ca^i» Sharon Bayron, Tim Jennifer Woodring Jdhnson, l lljillliary; Adrian Cundiff B usiness M anager Stephanie Sapp All opinions and letters to thè editor^ published in The ' r^pr^sefii; thè opinions Hbf the author, and do not neci yij^Saitf ? views • f Ififce Pride, or of California o ; State tìniy^rsity San Marcos, M. G ordon C larke S tudent U nion/Field H ouse o pens t o s tudents. the lounging area. And for students who in hand, If not, Carissa Marin—Literature need a place to meet with other students and Writing Studies major and door f or study sessions, the Field House offers checker—will not let them enter. meeting rooms free of charge. The Field House not only serves the The Field House also has an ASI general non-athlete who just wants to Adventure Center, where students can get a good workout but also provides rent out various types of equipment for infrastructure for teams at Cal State virtually any sporting activity ranging San Marcos. Aside from being the from camping equipment to footballs. door checker at the gym Marin is also Students can also sign up for leisure and on the Cross Country and Track team. According to Marin this facility gives, group fitness classes there as well. "me and the rest of the team a place to Before entering the gym, students need shower after a long workout." to make sure that their workout towel is McTarnaghan should include an address, telephone number, e-mail may be edited for grammar and length« Letters should be under 500 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm.edu, rather than the Individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letter«* Display and classified advertising if* - The Pride s o i i n oit^ ^¿Wstrued as • the & u< The Pride published wedkly én Tuesdays during thé âcadétniç year. Distribution inotodei all of CSUSM Cal State San Marcos ¿33 Road San tórcos, CÀ/92096-0001 Phone: (760) Fax: (76Ô) 750-3345 ; E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http:f/www. cmt$m% edu/pride Although the gym at the Field House is state-of-the-art, the facility is a little small. According to Marin there have been some complaints from students that there is only one bench press and that the gym is small, but she has not seen the gym fill up and hasn't seen anybody waiting to use a machine. Business major Jared Devore also believes that the gym is a little small but has no complaints— unless it gets overcrowded. According to Devore, "The gym at the Field House is at the same caliber as 24 Hour Fitness or LA Fitness. It has everything I need and best of all it's free." Discount Books continuedfrompage 1 Photo by Adrian CundffilThe Pride continuedfrompage 1 campus store." Addressing the Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) Board- of Directors Friday, Sept. 5, McTarnaghan discussed degree completion, advisement accountability, flexibility in prerequisites for self-motivated students, and being an advocate for the students. Honey Folk, ASI President said that he has recognized the students' frustrations w ith. the unavailability of classes. He also keeps in mind the hard work that faculty and staff put into the construction of the current system, she said. McTarnaghan also suggested creating the class schedule based on a student survey prior to registration. Folk said, "He's the only one to publicly express the possibility of piecing the scheduling puzzle together." McTarnaghan expressed his enthusiasm for working with students here at Cal State San Marcos, saying that " I'm happy to be here, to have the privilege to work here." R.D. Williams, Director of Communications and Campus Relations for Aztec Shops, admits the University Store may loose some business to the off campus store but this isn't a concern to him. Thé contract that the University Store has with the California State University Foundation states that the University Store will provide every book required for students. He said, "They may be able to provide a Jower price but they will not have all of (thé required texts)." Students also have other options when purchasing books. Delmar Gomez, a psychology major, has been purchasing and selling used books at amazon.com. He said "I bought a one hundred dollar book for twenty five dollars and sold another hundred dollar book for seventy dollars." Other online options are: addall.com, half.com, eBay and biggerbooks.com. Photo by Jon RodleylThe Pride Many students choose University store because of its convenience. �CSUSM at Maximum Funding Level By HM JOHNSON Pride StaJBfWriter Rana Koury, a student at the University, had mixed The parking lots are full and students are hunting for spots so they are not late for class. They are, feelings about having more students. She said there trying to add classes, but are being turned down due is more campus life and it is more of a University than a commuter school. The problem is less space to full class size. for parking. Khoury has noticed a change in class Enrollment numbers at CSUSM have increased size, She added that CSUSM should continue to dramatically over the past decade, but the emphasize small class size for one-on-one student/ teacher communication., continuation of that trend is in question. Tracks, a weekly newsletter published for the faculty and staff by the Office of Communications stated that in 1990, the total number of students enrolled at CStJSM was 448. By 1997, enrollment was up to 4684, and on opening day of the fall 2003 semester, 7,407 students were registered—a number expected to rise to about 7,800 during the add period. This is-an increase of 2.7 percent from the fall 2002 semester. The State of California is stepping in and attempting to halt the increase of enrollment. According to Richard Riehl, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services, this year's fall headcount is expected to be about the same as last fall; 7,600 to 7,700. The CSU systern, as a result of statewide budget cuts has been asked to halt enrollment growth through 2004-2005. As for limiting student growth at CSUSM, Riehl said, "We're at the maximum funding level now." Jennifer Stewart, a student at CSUSM also noticed the class size. "Yeah! One of my Professors said it went from 30 to 47." Stewart likes the increase in enrollment and said, "It's good, the classrooms are (full) and there are more people tb meet." Professor Beavers, a member of the faculty, said the increase in enrollment is creating a lot more work for everybody. This includes students fighting for classes and for faculty turning people away. She added that, "There is more excitement and a whole new energy." If class ^izès increase Beavers said if class size increases too much, there could be distractions. She wants to let people in classes, but there is a cost to that, she said. Student and teacher interaction can also be affected, she said. According to Professor Beavers, "It takes more work by everyone to keep the lines of communication open. Students do have responsibility there as well." 9/11 : Observing A Day in continued from page 1 According to www.sevis.net, SEVIS is a law that "increases the reporting obligations of all schools and institutions that receive international students. It orders the INS to review the compliance of all schools, and imposes the mandatory penalty of either •termination of the institution's approval to receive Holstein said those responsible such students, or suspension of for 9/11 intended to destroy freedom such approval for one year." U.S. and decapitate the US as the leader Attorney General Ashcroft proposed the law May 10,2002. Guest Speaker Alex Holstein of The Republican Party of San Diego County started the discussion. He asserted the need for military action to "rid the world of those who would commit unspeakable acts of terror," he said. " I'm glad to be here on a day when terrorists tried to take that right away f rom us." Holstein said that SEVIS is critical in aiding the government in finding terrorists. Megerdoormian and Greenwood said that SEVIS allows the sharing of information between the FBI and the CIA, and that errors in any information could cause a student to get deported. of the free world. Speaker Karine Megerdoomian of the San Diego Bill of Rights Defense Committee added that the economic control the US has over the nation motivated terrorists. In their closing statements, Scott Greenwood urged students to pay attention to the evidence. "My job as an educator is to make sure you learn to evaluate the truth through The speakers gave their definitions evidence, because hypocrisy is of terrorism and then discussed what makes us look bad around the the Student and Exchange Visitor world," he said. Information System (SEVIS). Megerdoormian added that "there is a lot of propaganda out there, and Holstein said that terrorism is a social order that is politically aimed we have to wade through that in order at civilians and sub-national groups. to find the facts," She said to protect Greenwood said that any use of and believe in the constitution. She violence by a,non-state group is said that 9/11 was a great opportunity terrorism, however the definition is for us to rise as a nation." Alex less clear when attacks occur as a Holstein reminded us that patriotism result of military or civilian action. is about concern, free speech, and Megerdoormian said that there is no flag waving. He said "I'm glad to be universal term for terrorism, but any here on a day when terrorists tried to acts of terror should be considered take that right away from us." terrorism. U S. u niversltl^ Vou can choose f rom y m e m be slire t hat yau h ave someoiie ¡¡ ^ | if M '«wtfiY4 Scholarships * Language classes at all levels VvJ $^m^imp programs § - Wide rmgeat^^mcem^e^ Internships * Small classes - Homing : sfiMss." a broad^* v M '? M ^ %» K K g s HTTF://US AC.U NE.EDU »775-/84-65 69 g gg ?g Ì1II ili �4 Tuesday, September 16,2003 EDITORIALS THE PRIDE Letter From Chancellor Reed Dear CSU Students: BACK AHDBHtWINVOMR i W r r t o Hm K f L e wmmmimm 1 © à mi ÇH0U&H T° GET TUT fmt ?rucrmK*f A S PR«I W S A wo b im a,**1 vteunm* M V J R5 WU S ffWÄRElÄm wemW&r* CHAÄfWÄÖCYoi/ jfr-Zi (waLiSrw) Welcome to a new academic year at the California State University,^nd thank you fox choosing to be a part of our university system. want to make sure that the CSU's promise of providing access to students remains meaningful, and that we preserve the value of your investment in higher education. For the near term, we are going to focus on ensuring that the students we enroll get the courses they need to graduates For the long term, we will continue to work with the Legislature to create a Consistent, predictable higher education funding plan and fee policy that will allow us to serve all qualified students in good economic times as well as bad. Over the past year, California's severe budget crisis has resulted in deep budget cuts for the CSU and other state-funded agencies and institutions. The 2003/04 budget approved by the Legislature and Governor Davis this summer will result in a net reduction to the CSU of $304 milWe will catll on you in the coming lion after fee revenues are considered, an amount that comes to approximately 11 months to assist us in this effort by conpercent of the CSU's General Fund appro- tacting your local legislators and letting them know how important your CSU priation. education is to you. In the meantime, I This situation presents a significant invite you to learn more about these issues challenge for the CSU. We know that by visiting the CSU's "Budget Central" at higher education is vital to California's http://www.calstate.edu/BudgetCentral or economic prosperity, and that our state the California Posjtsecondary Education relies on the CSU to provide high-quality, Commission's "Student Fees Q & A" at accessible, student-focused higher educa- http://www.cpec.ca.gov. tion for its citizens. Yet these deep budget cuts, along with budget language stipulatThank you again for choosing the ing that the CSU would not be funded California State University. I wish you a for any enrollment growth for 2004/05, rewarding academic year ahead. will for the first time put limits on the CSU's long-standing promise of providing With kind regards. unlimited educational opportunity. Sincerely, As we work to manage these budget Charles B.Reed reductions, the campus presidents and I Chancellor F ALL Clothing » Supplies « Sale Books • Backpacks • Gifts UNIVERSITY S TO R �wwv realize that you've lost 15 minutes of the lecture due to a gnarly headache and minor back spasms. After politely asking the student to ease up on the Irish jig being performed on your desk's book basket (notice I didn't say footrest!), you can begin to concentrate on today's lecture. Classroom Etiquette 101 By SCOTT CARPI Pride Staff Reporter Turn your cell phone' OFF. It's the start of the school year, and one of the most important aspects of our education is the atmosphere in which we gain our knowledge. After driving around for a half hour in one of our dusty dirt parking lots and walking up 18 flights of stairs in the hot desert heat, we are forced to sit in a cramped little room on the third floor of Academic Hall f ull of sweaty students for over an hour. That's alright though, because you've come here to get an education and by golly that's what you're going to get. Your notebook is out, your pen is cocked and poised for note taking, and the teacher has just started the history lecture when it^first begins. You can feel it from your toes to the tips of your ears, the ceaseless rat-a-tat tapping on the back of your chair. The student sitting behind you is incessantly kicking the back of your seat like he's the famed Irish dancer, Michael Flatley, on five cups of coffee. As your spine is getting Riverdanced through a brutal vibrating rendition of the new Lincoln Park single, you All Hail The Ombudsman By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride Ombudsman man would then suggest "appropriate remedies or responses to correct or clarify news reports." This is exactly what I want to accomplish as the ombudsman for The Pride, a processing of criticism, in a constructive manner in order to make The Pride a better paper. This, of course, means there will need to be an active participation from you, the readers of The Pride. •I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and the position of ombudsman to the students, faculty, administration, and any other readers of The Pride. The inclusion of this position to the staff is an exciting step forward to the professionalism of The Pride and really reflects the amount of growth not only with I will submit to you my campus email The Pride as a newspaper, but with the address at the end of this column so that campus as a*whole. you may contact me with comments and complaints. My responses will depend on My name is Michael Dolan and, like the the amount of feedback I receive. Subseother individuals filling positions here at quently, if there is a lot of feedback on the The Pride, I am a student. I feel it is impor- subjects we present to you, that will let me tant to reiterate the fact that The Pride is know a couple of things. First off, that you, based entirely on the hard work put in by the students, faculty, and administration, students from the editors all the way to the are out there reading your school's newsreporters. This will include the position of paper and secondly, that we here at The ombudsman which I have assumed here at Pride are covering stories that effect and The Pride, a position that will strengthen concern the campus as a community. These The Pride as an important element of the are two critical components of a successful Cal State San Marcos community. How- school newspaper and are goals we strive to ever, before I go into the details of how achieve here at The Pride. However, those the ombudsman will work specifically for are not the only things that matter, so if The Pride, I would like to give some back- there is something lacking in our substance ground into the traditional definition of the or there are subjects concerning the campus that we are not covering adequately, please ombudsman. l et me know. The position of ombudsman, while In closing, I hope that this semester's possibly unknown to many of you, is an increasingly essential component of news first issue of The Pride was an enjoyable reporting entities. According to the Orga- read. I look forward to hearing from you nization of News Ombudsman's website on whatever your thoughts were as you (www.newsombudsman.org), the ombuds- read through this edition of the paper. With man "receives and investigates complaints a good balance of feedback and criticism, from newspaper readers...about accuracy, we, as a campus community, will make The fairness, balance and good taste in news Pride a better paper and an accurate voice coverage." With this criticism^ the ombuds- of Cal State San Marcos. And then, the hand goes up. Not just any hand, but the same hand that goes up at least 5 times every class period. These students, who never really seem to be paying attention, feel they need to be heard to bring some sort ofshallow validity to their class attendance. The process of asking questions to get a grasp of the lecture or lending a few sound bytes to add to the learning experience of school is obviously important and definitely acceptable. However, this student interferes with the teachers prepared agenda and usually will interject personal stories, often boring, often off-subject, and often resembling the pointless rambling jabber we might hear from rocker Courtney Love after any MTV award show. annoyance by discontinuing calling on the irritant, but they can be persistent. Beware of the students who will begin talking and then put their hand up, as if they were called upon to speak. Ooh they're sneaky. Thirty minutes of my lecture, my tuition, my parking pass and my time were just wasted by Courtney Love and her inability to act like a considerate student in class. I sure miss Kurt Cobaifl. Now that you've overcome the tap dancer and the classroom drunk, there are a few more annoying student behavioral obstacles you must overcome. There's the cell phone addict who always forgets to turn the vibrating feature ON, or how about this, try turning the whole phone OFF for an hour and fifteen minutes. just sniff mucus up their nostrils every 30 to 45 seconds for the whole class to enjoy. Gross. Lastly, there's the slacker student who always comes in late, leaves early and only shows up to every other class. These ones never graduate. Basically, if you're creating a smell, a vibration, or a noise other than that of the subject matter, then you are probably negatively affecting one or more students' learning process through your unprovoked distractions. All of us Cal State San Marcos students enter our classrooms breathing the same air of potential enlightenment as the next student. And as that same air is cooled with air-conditioning, we as Beware of students with students should also be the munchies. These ever- - conditioned to behave eating students are able to respectfully in class. A fill the entire classroom little common courtesy with a warm potent odor and concern for your fellow reminiscent of the high students create a positive school cafeteria garbage learning vibe that we can can, and always seem to all thrive on. Combined distract us all with their with a strong sense of Cal loud plastic wrappers and State Sari Marcos pride, we create the best possible crunchy little candies. Watch out for the student learning environment for with a sinus cold who everyone. Ok, you can turn Usually the instructor doesn't know how to blow your phone back on. But can take control of this their nose, so instead they please^ turn the ringer off. Back to School By ELIZABETH BALDWIN Co-Editor This is not just a new semester for me here at CSUSM, but more like a new beginning. I am one of the many who have left the full-time working world to return to college and finish the bachelor degree that I started.. .ummm 8 years ago! „ I do give myself a pat on the back for choosing to complete my degree at CSUSM. Although my registration went a bit awry and I had to crash all my classes on the first day of school, other than that hiccup, the faculty and staff here at the school have been excellent in answering all my questions and helping me get situated with classes that I need. (I have heard horror stories from other classmates...so I do feel grateful that I had Such an easy time of this) So far my classes have been interesting and my professors have exuded professionalism, thereby, helping me forget the amount I just paid out of pocket for tuition fees. I'm sure many of you are in my same situation and are repeating the same phrase to yourself, "please let this be worth it"! "This" being time, money, commitment, stress & compromise of current standard of living. So here I am, alongside all my new classmates, making the required sacrifices! At first I was overjoyed that I woufci be able to box up all my dull and boring suits (I actually took a lot of pleasure in throwing out my pantyhose) but that one joy of being able to wear jeans everyday was soon over as my first week here commenced. Of course there is no dress code here! It would almost be considered a human rights violation if they made us wear dress clothes on campus. We drive to school only to park miles away from campus in a dirt lot (slight exaggeration.. but doesn't it feel that way?); we sperid our day running up and down stairs; and we sit in a freezing or stifling hot classrooms (how hard is it really to regulate the temperature of a rdom?). I thought this transition would be an easy one, oh how wrong I was! I never appreciated how nice the "working world" really is! I desperately miss my cubicle! My own little private space where all my happy photos are hung up; my favorite coffee cup sitting next to me (with company provided coffee); the company phone at my fingertips to make personal calls without using any , minutes on my mobile phone; and my computer to play my favorite music while I worked. Above all that has been said, the one thing I miss, most of all is that nice little amount of money that would magically appear in my bank account every 2 weeks! I know it has only been a couple weeks since school started.. .but I am Oh why, why did I leave again? Oh already completely overwhelmed and yeah, I remember now, so Higher ready to run back to my safe cubicle! Education! �Dorm Living By Nicole Sullivan Pride Staff Writer The new apartments come with the option of a 2 bedroom floor plan or 4 bedroom floor plan. They come fully New student apartments open this furnished with phone, cable and internet semester! These living quarters are the first connections. There is a game room, class at CSUSM and have the school talking. room, open grass arena, study room, lounge with a T.V., and four BBQ grills. A&fft&â Op %M 10. January & August entering classes; full/part-time programs 9 . We are California's most affordable private, ABA (aw school & Full & partial scholarships for entering students with average LSATs of ISO* 7* Flexible dual degree program 460 Students make Cai State San Marcos their new home. Some of the students said that only It is open 24 hours, seven days a two guests were allowed per visit and it week and visitors are welcome anytime as didn't seem fair. Singer said, "It's a fire long as they are accompanied by a resident. hazard, and if there are no other guests in the room at that time, then special University Village is housing arrangements can be made if families 380 freshmen and 80 upper classmen this are coming with more than two guests." semester. Several students said they liked having their own room, being in new She added that safety and security rooms and having their utilities included in is obviously one of their main issues. It is the fee. Sophomore, Tom Watson said, "It's something that they really focus on. Singer a good place to start if you want to move said, "We've gotten great feedback from out and a great way to meet new people." the parents that feel comfortable with their -' - 3T students living here." Some cons the students mentioned Erin Westergren, a 20-year old Junior, include the one entrance/exit door for the apartments. Director of the University has already experienced a few problems in Villiage, Heather Singer, said, it is for the her apartment; a leak in the bathroom which safety of the students that staff is aware of overflowed, a small power outage and an who's coming in and out." oversensitive smoke detector. Erin admitted the administration was "yery apologetic" ... Residence advisor, Bree Daniels and addressed the problems quickly. said, "It makes me feel very safe that everyone has to come and check in. There The University Village is aren't any strangers walking around." accepting housing applications on October 1st for the Fall 2004 and Spring Students also commented on 2005 semesters. They can be filled out at the rales and regulations. Freshman Tom www.myownapartment.com. Floor plans Colby said, "We pay a massive amount of are displayed at the website. For questions money and we can't do what we want. We call the University Village at 760-750can't put anything on the walls. Everyone 3711. • is over 18; there are too many rules." 6 , Prominent Guest Lecturers such as U.S, Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg {Spring 2003) and Antonin Scalia {Spring 2001) 5, Certificate programs In Law, Technology & Communications; Global Legal Studies; Law & Social Justice 4 Career counseling & job preparation workshops; internship programs 3. Prestigious placements, summer associate & post-graduate positions, including Shearman & Sterling; Arnold &farter; Union Oil; PricewaterhouseCooper 2L 4,500+ alumni include San Diego's District Attorney, numerous judges and a member of the United States Congress Age Excellent 1 Distinguished and accessible faculty who put students first!! Cm 19-29 Compensation Melissa @ Building FamilW eggdonation^bldfefair^^oni 2121 San Dîeg» Avenue» San Diego , C 92110 A (my 936-7529 * w w tjsl.edu • mfo(§tjsLedn w* �Raising the Stakes: The new definition of a "highly qualified By LISA GEORGE Pride Features Editor/Staff Reporter Subtest It's the last leg of the race, the stretch before the finish line. Think of it as a chance to show off what you know. See it for what it really is, your key to your first elementary teaching job. The last standardized test you will ever have to take. The California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)was just the beginning. That made you a running candidate (not for the gubernatorial election for California) to be accepted into any teaching credential program. The successful completion of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers - Multiple Subject (CSET- MS) will be your ticket into your first classroom. It is the last round to your final goal, teacher. What does this new test entail? The Dean of the College of Education at CSUSM, Dr. Seve Lilly Ed.d offered a very thorough explanation regarding this very issue Wednesday afternoon and evening in COM 206. For those unable to att your PRIDE Features editor returns to you, my dear readers, with all the juicy details. Domain I. keading Language Literature Number ot multiple choice Qs Number ot Constructed Response Qs f rnxmssmmsm 26: 2. Science 16 1 " • 08 É I M atherrmtirs 26 h History and Social II. Ill, Physical Education Human Development Visual and Performin? Arts m r: " 2 T 13 l 13 1 obtained from Edifix Educational and Editorial Services 2003) HOW TO PREPARE THE BASICS: The CSET-MS is made up of three While this is a brand new test, it is focused on some separate sections called subtests. very familiar material. The California Content Standards fot elementary students is at the heart of the CSET - MS TYPES OF QUESTIONS and can be located at www.cde.ca.gov/standards . It is Multiple choice questions are self explanatory. only reasonable that teachers be held accountable for the What is a constructed-response question? Constructed- same information they will be teaching their students. The Response questions give you the opportunity to succinctly CSET-MS provides the means to prove their competency apply your critical thinking skills to questions purposed in each subject they will teach. for the above subjects. The rubric used for the scoring of these constructed-responses can be found at Maintaining your degree as a Liberal Studies h ttp://www.cset.nesinc.com/CS_testguide___ student will help you immensely in preparing for the MSgeninfo.htm#Annotated List of Resources CSET. Make sure all of you in the Integrated Credential Program (ICP) check your email. Gwen Hansen, director At http://www.cset.nesinc.com you can register of ICP, will be contacting you with suggested testing dates to take the test for one, two, or all three sections. You can which coincide with completion of specific semesters. also find sample questions and answers of previous tests. Arrive well rested. The exam starts at 8 a.m. and COST lasts for five hours. You can start preparing by accessing Each subtest will cost you $72. If you choose the College of Education website, www.csusm.edu/COE to take two in one day the fee would be $144. If you feel When you scroll down you will discover under the reallyfiredup and register for all three in the same day, the heading "News Flash" study guides for the entire CSETtest will be yours at $216. MS. MSAT study guides are also helpful. Studying in groups will help you and your future teaching buddies immensely. Contact CSUSM Extended Studies*(fee Help Wanted Mathematics Tutor Base Factory Store /Carlsbad Part Time positions available. Approx 20 hrs/wk. $10/hr. No Experience Needed Call for details 760-438-4820 Retired investment executive with advanced degree in Mathematics is available to tutor college level Mathematics courses. Contact: Lenny @ wardwissner@msn.com call: 760-294-2480 or 914-8438851(cell) Wanted Intelligent, f un person to bring 32 yr. old male quad to therapies in Carlsbad area. Must be able to drive van 2 or 3 days per week. $12 per hr. Nursing student preferred, but not necessary. Please call: 708-878-3735 (cell) teacher" MYSTERY SHOPPERS NEEDED Get paid $10-$40/hr to shop, eat, watch movies and more. Flexible hours. No exp req. http://mysterysho pping.resourcez.com required) at 750-4020, SDSU Extended Studies* (619) 594-5152, and National University Continuing Education* (800) 426-2769 for classes offered for preparation in each subtest area, if you are looking for a CSET study guide, none will be available in book form until April 2004. Still unsure? Confused? For goodness sake, contact your advisor via email or schedule a session. Megan Soto and Andres Favela are both great guides and will provide you with further direction. Visit the College of Education Student Services office, University Hall 445, or call them at (760) 750-4277. Your advisors and staff at the Student Services office are very knowledgeable and happy to help you through this exasperating and exciting process. Remember the CSET-MS is REQUIRED to teach in the state of California. Only those with credentials before June 1,2002 are exempt from this exam. If you are wondering, like I was, why is this happening now? Pick up the next edition of The Pride for the history behind this decision FUTURE TEACHERS Gcon experience by teaching enrichment programs to elementary students weekday afternoons. Training a nd materials provided. $20 to $30 per one hour class. Some experience required. 858#505*4880 Mad Science Schoolhouse Chess www.madscience.org/sccndiego �Once Upon a Time in Mexico BY JOHN P. SCRIPPS Pride Staff Writer "Once Upon a Time in Mexico", the new film by Robert Rodriguez, is the sequel to the box office smash 'Desperado/ Rodriguez's first big film was a film called 'El Mariachi', a low budget shoot em' up in which a mariachi rebels against the drug cartel that is running his town, killing him. 'Desperado' was basically a remake of the same film for the US with a bigger budget, a sort o f'El Mariachi' on steroids. As sequels go, I've seen worse, but I've seen better too. As for an action rating, on a 1-10 scale, I'll give it an 8.5. It was actually very much like 'Bad Boyz II', which starred Will Smith. Everyone got shot and almost everyone died. In fact, it's a wonder that any of the main characters survived the film at all. But when it came to story line, I'm going to have to give this story a 2. You're probably saying to yourself, "Why does he care about the story line? Isn't an action film about action?" Wrong. An action film may have a lot of action, but it has a story line and that story line needs to be simple and fast. This one wasn't. The foundation of this film was undermined by some pretty thick subplots. Characters were : constantly shooting, killing, torturing, maiming, and two-timing each other. There were times when I was sitting in the theater and thinking to myself, "Is this film really only two hours, long?" If you don't believe me, just look at this list of contending forces; A huge drug cartel, a rebellious faction of the Mexican military, the patriotic (and rocket launcher toting) citizens of Mexico, a two timing Mexican Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek star in Colombia Pictures' action adventure, Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Photo by/Rico Torres police force, the CIA, the FBI, and three Antonkv Banderas was a little darker and very enthusiastic niariachis led by Antonio. a little rougher than he was in 'Desperado', and cutting and editing was pure Robert Hay Caramba! Rodriguez, Fast, f un, and loud. So if you're All in all, I'll give a 5.5 out bored tonight, go check it out. If nothing of 10. It had its moments. Johnny Depp else, you'll have a few good laughs. was hysterical as a sarcastic CIA agent. The Kid in the Corner Hot Spots in San Marcos... Are There Any? It may not be South Mission or Pacific Beach, but San Marcos can now lay at least some claim to the title "College Town." Being the lone University in North County, CSUSM, - brings many diverse undergrads to the area. San Marcos should be the hub of college nightlife in North County. Alas, that is not yet the case, however, San Marcos is one of the fastest growing cities in San Diego County. College students can and should bring muchneeded spirit and economic fuel to the city. With that in mind, see where the locals head to after their studying is done. Are you gearing u p for next season's American Idol auditions? Zip and Zack's Filling Station & Pickup Joint, also in Restaurant Row, allows you to showcase your talents every Thursday and Friday with Karaoke night. If you are looking for a cold drink, a welcoming crowd, and maybe some fish and chips, then Penny Lane Pub and Grill on West San Marcos Boulevard might just be your pot of gold. You want sushi but you're on a budget? Boo and Mee Café on West San Marcos Blvd. has affordable Asian cuisine. If you are in the mood for an afternoon of sports on the television, you can check out the newly opened Boulevard Bar and Grill. If movies are your bag, San Marcos boasts Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 Cinema Theater. Students show your school I.D for a discount. Maybe you just want to kick back and enjoy some live music and a latte after a midterm, then the Mocha Marketplace in Old Restaurant Row on Friday nights between 7:30 and 10:00pm is the place for you. There are four Starbuck's coffee houses in San Marcos, one with patio seating handy for cram sessions and study groups. It is conveniently located right across the street from the campus. So, though the nightlife of San Diego is right down the 1-15, this modest "College Town," San Marcos, just may have something for every taste. B Y KRISTIN REES Pride Staff Reporter By SHARON BAYRON Pride StaflfWriter After cruising the country all summer, promoting his second perfect bound book, Second Skin, author Terry Hertzler made a quick yet impressionable- stop at t he' Carlsbad library on a Wednesday night to share a few short stories and poems with local north county spectators. The free event to the public was hosted in the quaint community room of the Carlsbad library, decorated only with plastic chairs, an American flag, and a humble podium. As people filed in, young and old, Terry patiently took a seat among thfe crowd, quietly waiting to deliver the moving poems that this audience would later unreservedly praise. Indeed, when listening to Terry deliver his literary work it becomes instantly apparent that he has an incomparable gift to arrange words in an image-filled, unforgettable manner. He opened with a piece that he dedicates to a deceased friend entitled "A Dialogue With My Favorite Author". The S T U D E N T H EALTH S E R V I C E S C al State San Marcos V » m t im at; i *m w ww.csusm.0du/shs m i i SP8ISS M onday - F riday 8:00am - 4:45pm E xcept T uesday & W ednesday 8:0öam ~ 5:45pm M onday - F riday 8:00am - 4:45pm c m « ! i s *T 7 60.750.4915 T OD U na: 760.750,4924 F ax: 7 80.750.3181 É mail: s hs^csusm.edu A vailable t o a ll C S U S M s tudents! Terry Hertzler, originally from Ohio, currently works as a full-time writer and currently resides in San Diego. He has been writing since the 5th grade. For him it was an expected procession to write professionally, claiming to4 have never questioned his career choice. "It seemed natural to me. I was always the kid in the corner, reading a magazine or a book. I never developed much interest in sports or anything like that." Though most of the material he writes would be considered " free verse", his narrative type p oems often border between poems and Short stories. When commenting on this, he makes sure to note, ' "you can't divide life into neat little sections. Things blend and overlap." In the collection of poems and short stories that make up his book Second Skin, Terry has chosen to often blend the two. Terry Hertzler is generous with his spare time, often guest speaking on college campuses and informing students nationwide about the challenges and benefits of writing professionally while simultaneously sharing his poetry. When students pose the question "How do you get ideas for writing?,'" Terry simply responds, "Anyone who has lived more than fifteen years and is paying attention C .N « OM«UM » A N Yfttt» VM ftMYi* Y I OT S « C« UO T Ifl O f (A I KA has material enough for a lifetime." Mt K A A«C * WtA Ot AU CO M P Vt MYI 120 C raven Road» S uite 100 S ari Marcos* C A 9 2069 A s a student at C SUSM, y ou have a ccess to m edical c are at the S tudent H ealth S ervices c linic l ocated i n the S an M arcos A mbulatory C are C enter o n C raven a nd Twin O aks V alley Road» V isits with a d octor, nurse» n urse p ractitioner o r h ealth e ducator a re a bsolutely F R E E with a n a ppointment. poem is humorous and heartbreaking as his tone carries nostalgia for the departed friend that he so graciously dedicated the piece to. He speaks in a smooth, deep, and animated voice when performing his poems concerning war, while speaking in a light and cheerful tone when reciting pieces on love and married life. Terry takes complete control of the audience, engaging them with the rise and fall of his delivery. By the end of his readings, Terry has managed to transport the audience through his comical childhood; his tragic experience as a Vietnam solider, and his adventures as a husband. Everyone in attendance has laughed, and some have been moved to tears. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2003-2004</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The fourteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Clarke Field House fall 2003 University Village https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/b580a7ed64bd3fd10170547b55185fac.pdf e942c5c7deffdb5a45f15243cd6a74a8 PDF Text Text TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 www.csusnxedu^Mie VOL.XI N 0.2 How is your Driving? Page 4 Much Ado About Nothing Page 7 Running » the Finish .ine Page 8 Five y ears a fter conception t he new s tate-of-the-art Kellogg Library o pens S pring 2 004 Kellogg Library Opening Delayed By DANIELLE BOLDT Pride StaJBTWriter Despite how students feel about the library's delay, it is set to be opened on the first day of the spring semester. The new Kellogg Library is Presently the skeleton structure can't projected to open next spring semester, be missed, where it stands adjacent the on January 20, 2004. north side of the flag pole, across the street from Craven Hall. To some students the start of Marion Reid, Dean of the Cal State the Fall 2003 Semester came as a disappointment when the library San Marcos library said, "Originally, doors were not opened on September this library should have been built 2, 2003. One student, Fatima Karima, during the 1987-88 school year." depends on the campus library for California voters delayed the process, resources as well as for computer use. and finally in 1999, the Cal State Karima expressed her concern for the University system agreed to implement library's delay, and said, "I am upset. a "fast track" (as Reid called it) for the The library (now) is not nearly large building. The design phase began in enough, and there are never enough March 1999, and now the building is on its way to completion, occupying computers." 200,000 square feet, five and half Still, others could care less. Senior times the size of the old library (35,000 Literature and Writing student, David square feet). Small, says that he never needs to use In addition to a library, the building the library. Small said, "I would use the will share space with an academic new facility if I wasn't graduating." computing center and a faculty advising center. Reid surmised that the new library is, "A building entirely designed for students." Among many other features still in the works, thenew Kellogg Library will feature; walk-up copy centers, computer center, computer help desk, video center, learning assistance centers for math and writing, and even a coffee kiosk on the top level. On Saturday, December 20, 2003, the current campus library will officially close. The campus will close on December 23, 2003 for Winter Break, and will open again on January 5, 2004. January 12, 2004, a resource center will be provided in University Hall that will serve as an interim until the new Kellogg Library opens on the target date, January 20,2004. Hours of operation are expected to stay the same: Monday thru Thursday 8am -9pm; Friday 8am -5pm; Saturday lpm-5pm; and Sunday lpm-5pm. Voting Registration Rates Drop to All Time Low ByDiDiLUND Pride StafifWriter Declining voting rates, especially amongst young people has sparked a movement among the student population to encourage voting. According to the 2000 Census reports, only 50.7 percent of citizens between the ages of 18 and 24 are registered to vote and of those, only 36.1 percent actually reported voting. The national trend reveals registration rates dropping to a record low. The Lobby Core, a committee run by Associated Students Incorporated, remains dedicated to educating students about issues external to the university that affect them. This year, members of the Lobby Core are fighting hard to promote both awareness for political issues and to create an effective voter registration drive. Lobby Core members are concerned with the message students are sending to politicians. A Lobby Core activist by the name of Ryan O'Connor states, "This is a vicious cycle where students feel that their voice isn't being heard so they don't vote; but [at the same time], politicians don't care about our issues because we don't vote." Students active in the voter registration drive this year are frustrated that young people are not more involved in the democratic process. Lobby Core members stress the importance of voting to resistant students. O'Connor states, "If we want our age demographics taken seriously, we need to vote because what happens in politics does affect us." Scott Greenwood, Associate Political Science professor, agrees that in order to persuade students to vote, activists need to, "Make it clear to them not only do their votes count, but policies affect them." He goes on to say that the student fee increase has had a huge affect on students' lives but that students often don't see the connection between changes in their everyday lives and politics that make these changes. members of a democracy." James Nguyen, member of Lobby Core and past intern for an assemblyman, feels that students aren't aware of issues that affect them. He states that, "Students feel alienated from the political process." Due to the efforts of the Lobby Core, the recent voter registration encouraged more than 200 students to register. Lobby Core members have been successful because, according to Nguyen, "They motivate students to participate by tailoring the message of the importance of voter registration to identify issues that directly affect students." Another reason students are not active in the political process is the individualist thinking that one vote doesn't count. Greenwood states, "The perception is that one vote doesn't matter but the problem with that is if everyone did that, no one Nguyen hopes that in the future more would vote." He uses the Florida election students will register and vote because, to illustrate the importance of each vote. 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ORASURE is an oral collecting device that obtains cells from the mucous membranes for detection of Early detection of HTV HIV antibodies, preventing is an important factor for the effective treatment of the use of needles. the disease, especially for g ne Rrtae Cal State San Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone; (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 http://www+c8u&m» edu/pride Pride_a&@csusm,edu decreasing the spread of the disease. Counseling is available for those who test positive. For those to shy to speak to someone personally, there are a number of pamphlets available at the clinic that discuss the prevention and treatment of various kinds of sexually transmitted diseases. For more information call Student Health Services at 760-750-4915, or log on to their website www.csusm.edu/ shs. P ARKING UPDATE By CHAD SPINKS Pride StaffWriter "It's definately a lot better compared to other schools" Students arrived on campus this semester to find a major difference in the parking situation. The addition of temporary lots X, Y, and Z has provided students with extra parking to accommodate the growing number of commuters. There has been no need to implement stack parking or curb parking which has been used in past semesters. approximately 1000-1200 new spaces. However, according to Patty Hill of parking services, the cost for the new lots will affect the budget for future parking structures. The current plan for meeting future budget needs is outlined on the parking services website (www.csusm.edu/parking). The additional parking has been successful in improving Parking services estimate upon parking problems from that the addition of the past years. Hill commented, new lots has provided "There have been very few All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of thé author, and dq not necessarily represent the Views of The Prider or of California State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. L e t t e r s t o t he e d i t o r s s hould i n c l u d e a n a d d r e s s * t elephone n u m b e r , e - m a i l a n d i dentification« L e t t e r s m a y b e e dited f o r g r a m m a r a n d l ength. L e t t e r s should be under 500 words a n d s u b m i t t e d v i a e lectronic m a i l to pride@csusm.edu, rather t h a n t h e i n d i v i d u a l e d i t o r s . It is the policy of The Pride not t o print anonymous letters* Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not b e construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves t he right t o reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during t hé academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San M arcos community establish raents. • Student Health Services, located at 120 Craven Rd. Suite #100, offers inexpensive AIDS testing. complaints about parking entrance that will provide this year, other than the easier accessibility for south bound traffic at the light. walk." Both are projected to be Students have noticed completed by mid October an improvement with the before daylight savings. additional parking. Junior Ronnie DeLonge said, "It's Another change this year not that bad, and there is is parking for the University Apartments. always a place to park. Village to parking It's definitely a lot better According compared to other schools." services, Lot "O" is now only for UVA residents and Other additions scheduled over night guests. Standard for lots X, Y, and Z include permits are not valid for Lot lights for safety reasons, " O". and the completion of the Vol. X I No 1 Revisions As reporters and editors working in the face of deadlines to get our paper to the press, we here at The Pride sometimes make mistakes in our reporting and writing that we try to locate and acknowledge ourselves before they are brought to our attention. The following list contains such corrections: The Dean of the College of Education, Steve Lilly, Ed.D. had his first name misspelled Seve not Steve in the article Raising the Stakes. In that same article, the date of June 1,2002 was given as the date of exemption from the CSET-MS test for those already with teaching credentials. The correct date is July 1,2002 for that exemption. The email address for the ombudsman was omitted from the end of that column. That email address is dolan005@csusm.edu. In the article, P.A.N Holds 9/11 Forum at Cal State San Marcos, DeDe Long was misspelled, the correct spelling is DiDi Lund. The band Linkin Park was misspelled Lincoln Park in the editorial Classroom Etiquette 101. The Pride apologizes for these mistakes and any inconvenience that they may have caused. • I i M l&f m4 I WilH 9H lll P ì$ l sii i m FREE CHECKING Tell your batik the jig is up. You're done with fake free checking's monthly fees and you're ready for Washington Mutual* truly Free Cheeking account. nnmmmmmm mmmmm Truly free, with no monthly fee no matter what hi m mvtm nmrmwmmnmmi your balance* no direct deposit requirement and no mimnmmmmmm charge to talk to a teller. Reject fakery. Go to any Washington M utual Financial C enter o r call 1-800-788-7000 ami swxxk to truly Free Checking today. mm-mmtmm m m&mmmm nmmnmm Washington Mutual MME NIMM INTEREST. Wifii^ii! F Î tared DC ��PROP 54: Yes or No? By MELISSA RODRK5ÜEZ Pride StaffWriter What ethnic group do you identify yourself with; American Indian, African American, Mexican American, Japanese, White, Pacific Islander, or the all encompassing "other?" As students we are familiar with answering the question of our ethnic identity. It is an ever present query on college admission applications. If, on October 7th or whenever the recall electionfinallytakes place, Proposition 54 will be voted on. stated "Since we do not use race/ ethnicity for admission purposes, Prop 54, if passed will not have any effect on our office." Dr. Karen Nicholson, the Director of Student Health Services also states that "The way healthcare is provided here will not be affected." The first article of the proposition states: (a) "The State shall not classify any individual by race, ethnicity, color, or national origin in the operation of public education, public contracting or public employment." In article (c) it states that for its purposes the word "classifying" "shall be defined as the act of separating, sorting, or organizing by race, ethnicity, color or national origin..." Though Prop 54 would not extensively affect the State University system it could possibly hinder laws dealing with equal employment opportunity. Professor Stephen Nichols, Political Science Department Chair, though confident that Prop 54 will not pass, stated that if it does pass, "It would make it more difficult to implement Affirmative Action." Cases where racial information is not required by the federal government it will be illegal to collect. For Understandably this issue is very controversial and example, the ethnicity question will be removed from opinions are clearly divided with most conservatives applications to state universities because the State supporting and most liberals opposing the proposition. government, not the federal government, is responsible for gathering that data. Sean Mattingly, President of the College Republicans said "Prop 54 is a step towards being a color blind society, There are some exemptions to the law if it is passed. and that's how it should be. Quotas and Affirmative Action Situations in which this data will still be legally gathered keep qualified people out of positions because there are are; to be in compliance with federal law (to remain eligible quotas to fill, and that's not right." for federal funds), law enforcement purposes and to collect data for medical research. When asked what she thought regarding Prop 54, Cheyenne Barr, the President of the Progressive Activists Will this affect admissions or health services here at Network, answered "I am against it as is most of the PAN CSUSM? Director for Admissions, Cherine Heckman, group. I don't believe that this is a colorblind society and before we use a law we need to get society in the right mindset." For more information regarding Prop 54, pick up a California Official Voter Information Guide or check out www.racialprivacy.org and www.informedcalifornia.org for opposing points of view. Prof. Stephen Nichols: snichols@mailhostl.csusm.edu Dr. Karen Nicholson: (760) 750-4920 Cherine Heckman: heckman@csusm.edu Sean Mattingly: maatti002@csusm.edu Cheyenne Barr: spotdavegan@hotmail.com Photo by/Rico Torres Sept. 22 - Sept. 26 Clothing • Supplies • Sale Books • Backpacks • Gifts UNIverstty STORE �ATTENTION DRIVERS! Golden By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride StaffWriter As exciting as it is being part of an expanding university in an ever expanding community, we must not forget the consequences of growth that will invariably confront us as we settle in to our surroundings. A most apparent consequence of this growth is experienced by every one of us at some point during our day; that is to say that our congested roadways are becoming increasingly difficult to deal with on a daily basis. Traffic is becoming more and more prevalent to such a degree that it is not reserved only for rush hour anymore. Delays caused by vehicle saturation on our roads coupled with the stress of higher education and, for many of us, employment in either full or part-time status virtually assures the pharmacological industry that there will be a fresh supply of customers for the variety of psychoactive drugs on the market for years to come. As we stand by waiting for improvements in our county's infrastructure, what can we do to preserve the last vibrating threads of our sanity in the face of the overwhelming stress that is the politics of driving? I drive for a relatively large delivery company. Sometimes, I am on the road for up to twelve hours a day. In this experience, I have seen an awful lot of madness, chaos, frustration, and pain. Super craziness in the form of big rigs passing on the inside shoulder to full on brawls over something as stupid as someone taking an extra thirty seconds to turn into a driveway. What truly amazes me is that there is essentially no one out there on the roads that is in as much hurry as I am with my job. Like I said, I am a delivery driver, so I am held accountable to be on time and on schedule with precision that rivals the railroad industry. What I have noticed and what I believe to be the key in dealing with the frustrating interpersonal issues that are a result of Rules & Turn traffic is the need of drivers as a whole to abandon the idea of ego when they are on the road. There is no need to take things personally while driving. Also, there is no need to use your vehicle as an extension of your ego. A car is a way to identify yourself and is a reflection of the driver's personality, but it should not be used as an instrument that will mechanize the driver's inability to step back and realize that all we are doing is driving. Here is a test to determine where you are at in terms of your ego and your driving. If you are driving down an interstate at 75 mph and someone comes up on your rear bumper, what do you do? Do you slow down and throw your hands up in an attempt to agitate this person who has come up behind you? Do you later complain about the proliferation of tailgaters on our roadways and what is to be done about it? If you answered yes to those questions, can you see that you are adding to the problem rather than providing a sliver of relief? I do not see the same problem with tailgating that others tell me about. In fact, I often ask the person who is complaining about being tailgated why they did not just yield the lane and let the person behind them pass. The response is normally along the lines of the complainer not wanting the tailgater to get the better of them. Huh? Get the better of what? What is the goal of commuting? Is there a prize awaiting the driver who did not get bested in a day? The variable nature of the animal we call traffic is so convoluted that it is ludi- Signals crous to assume we are in competition with the other drivers on the road. With every different driver embarking on a different course with a different mindset, how can a conclusion be drawn that there is a code of uniformity that can be applied to our commutes? The idea that no matter what, we can not be bested by another driver must be done away with immediately. The purpose of driving is to reach a destination, not inflame our fellow drivers with rage. The emotions that are the result of mixing the ego with the auto are a dangerous combination: those are emotions spawned by two entities that should have never been brought together. We need to think more conscientiously about other drivers and the effects that our actions are having on them and the flow of traffic in general. In addition, consistently using turn signals and a little patience will provide steps in the right direction for introducing some sanity into our commutes. Because we have all been in traffic and, perhaps, even watched situations develop from something small to chaos very quickly, we all need to be thinking on the roadways. Like I have said, I have seen a lot of things on roads in the course of my job. Since we are all working to reach a destination when we drive, there is one thing I do not want see anymore of out there and that is a yellow sheet covering the body at the scene of accident. For if that is what your ego gets you when you mix it with driving, then think of how your ego looks draped in yellow. S e x In the School: AIDS Is Way Worse Than Ants In the Pants ByJONRODLEY Pride StaffWriter Here we all are students of the fall 2003 semester and maybe beyond. It's good to be back, for some reasons: all the cute girls and boys walking around. The semester is here and with it comes the parties and friends and relationships. It's hot outside and warm at night Parents, do you know where your sons and daughters are? Students, you know what's happening after those parties, even during them probably. Be careful, protect yourselves, it can be a hostile world under the covers. That person you're with, do you know who they were with before you? If you can't remember the amount of people you've been with, or even if you played safe with any of them, here's a story for you. At the end of 2001, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported there were 4,926 San Diegans that had a medical condition. What started as a virus, turned into a life threatening syndrome. Some of the people, about 79 percent of whom, got their medical problem from having sex. What can happen because of it? It starts with an H to the I, followed by a V. This in turn can be followed by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Do you know for sure that you don't have it? AIDS spreads through sharing needles (drugs, insulin, steroids, piercing, and tattoos). It spreads through having sex, including orally. The other way is from transplants or transfusions or from birth. It affected over 362,827 people in the U.S. by December of 2001. San Diego had 3,921 infected people that got AIDS from having sex. That's not including all the people not yet listed that are possibly having sex while carrying HIV. Maybe they don't know they have it. People do have the option of checking themselves with home delivery tests. These usually cost anywhere from $30 to $60 per test. Students at CSUSM, however, have the option of finding out for $15 and anonymously whether or not they are a carrier of HIV. 2000 2001 i U.S. AIDS cases per 1009000 [ population. Area and age | group through December 2001. I Metropolitan area of residence | (with 500,000 or more 1 Adults and | population) 1 No. Rate | No. Rate 1 adolescents 1 f laid 1 Bakersfield, Calif Fresno, Calif. I Los Angeles, Calif ä Oakland, Calif 1 Orange County, Calif Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif Sacramento, Calif 1 San Diego, Calif 1 San Francisco, Calif i San Jose, Calif : I 1 1 I 82 12.4% 106 93 ' 10.0% 56 1,644 17.2% 1,391 272 11.3% 320 286 ! 10.0% 1 299 399 f 12.2% ; 392 171 10.4% 5 130 439 1 15.5% I 478 762 ! 44.0% 596 110 6.5% 120 15.7% 1 r 5.9% 1 14.4% ' ! 13-1% i 10.3% [ 11.5% j I 7.6% j 1 16.7% j { 34.6% Î j ~ 7.2%" j 1,124 1,252 43,252 8,304 5,889 7,260 3,331 11,015 28,391 3,241 Totals Children less than 13 years old Total 8 * T " 1,132 14 ~~T. 1,266 236 j 43,488 43 'j 8,347 f j 36 j 5,925 59 j 7,319 ; 1 24 1 3,355 55 I T H'070 i 47 Î 28,438 14 S 3,255 j Source: The Center for Disease Control Why get tested? The ratio of people that have it in the region is low. The CDC reported that in 2001 only 318 people in San Diego had AIDS because of hetero sex; not withstanding possible HIV cases. Students might say they are too scared to get tested. They don't want to know the truth. Others think that they can't get the disease because they are a good person and only bad people get AIDS. Others might say they don't want to be shunned or treated differently if they test positive. The biggest reason is that some people are ignorant. Still getting their facts from the 80's about how people get it, or where it's contracted. This isn't the Caribbean where one in five people have contracted the syndrome. We're an educated people with awareness. Self denial won't heal a problem if it's there. The CDC reports that keeping stats on HIV contractions will play a major role in limiting the spread of the syndrome. They assert the importance of keeping records to have a better understanding of how it spreads. The statistics will aide in prevention and care efforts. Those that do find they have HIV can still live a normal life. The sooner they find out, the better. If people don't have it, they can keep themselves and others clean by learning more. It's important. There are over 31,000 people in this country aged 13 to 24 that have AIDS. California has 14 percent of the general AIDS population. In 2001 the CDC reported there were 807,000 adults/adolescents with AIDS; of these, 462,000 (57 percent) died, It can be a scary world if you're not protected. Stay smart and get tested. �W hat H appened W hen t he S cores W ent D own T he H istory B ehind t he C SET-MS By USA GEORGE Features Editor/Staff Reporter Remember when there was a urgent need for teachers? Permits called emergency credentials were given to those who had a Bachelors degree and answered the call to teach. These teachers were a great asset for the schools, for a short time. When No Child Left Behind, a revival of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act went into affect, it provided schools around the country with a measuring stick from which to measure school and student's progress. NCLB also gave the federal government reasonable cause to push for highly qualified teachers. Students were given yearly examinations to measure their progress. If the students' test results came back in the low category, the school was examined and parents were given the option of having their children bussed to a higher performing school. Due to a lack of highly qualified teachers in low performing school districts, students and schools suffered. Watching this trend continue, the federal government placed California in the hot seat and demanded that they become NCLB compliant. This meant all schools needed to have highly qualified teachers. Colleges and universities needed to update their programs so that by the time a credential was issued that teacher would meet the state requirements within NCLB guidelines. The result of the commotion would then provide California's children with highly qualified teachers and in turn provide higher test scores. all schools in every school district will require teachers to have passed of the CSET-MS. Those who have received their multiple subject teaching credentials from July 1, 2002 and after will be required to take the exam and pass all Along with emergency credentials three sections to teach in California. going under review, credential programs around California were also examined. What if you're not going to teach in The CSU system worked hard to prove California? According to our Dean of that our Liberal Studies program is the Education, Steve Lilly, Ed.D. many best preparation a student of education states across the nation have a test can receive. Despite the outcome of the similar to the CSET. Those who choose debate, CSUSM's Liberal Studies pro- to teach middle school and high school gram is still the best way to prepare for will still be able to graduate through the becoming an elementary teacher as well CCTC approved waiver program. They as taking the CSET -MS. may go on to a credential program and into a classroom without having to take a The state government came to the test like the CSET. Those not in a CCTC conclusion that due to the lack of uni- approved waiver program will have to formity in testing and training of teach- take the CSET in their area of interest in ing candidates the most efficient way to order to teach. provide California schools with highly qualified teachers would be to mandate a As we learn more about the CSET, state wide test. This test drawn together training will continue to be offered in by the National Education System would numerous ways. demand those wanting to teach in grades K-6 to demonstrate their knowledge of If you are interested in preparing for the subject matter they would soon be this test now contact CSUSM Extended teaching. This will have an immediate Studies*(course fee required) at 750effect on what is known as Title One 4020, SDSU Extended Studies* (619) schools, those with students in the low 594-5152, and National University Conperforming range. Starting June 1, 2006 tinuing Education* (800) 426-2769 for classes offered for preparation in each subtest area. Visit the College of Education Student Services office, University Hall 445, or call them at (760) 750-4277. Your Liberal Studies advisors and staff at the Student Services office in the College of Education are very knowledgeable and happy to help you through this exasperating and exciting process. Prepare. Prepare. Prepare. Look at this test not as a mode of teacher improvement but as a design to raise standards for becoming an elementary teacher. The faculty and staff involved in the College of Education and Liberal Studies want you to succeed in your endeavors to become a teacher. They are doing all they can to continue to provide guidance and support. They encourage you to ask questions, keep updated by following educational issues in the news, checking your school email, and talking to your academic advisor. Changes in our educational process are frustrating and maddening. In the long run they will prove to be beneficial for the future of the children in schools around California. illfllllfc One Drink « 12qz Beer or 4.5oz of Wine or 1 oz Liquor HjB WMWM ¡pltflfl I 11I ÉII lllllllll |||||||§ ¡¡¡¡¡P |p§||§ liisiliiii |Ì||||Ì| 11111 pppj§P\|p ¡¡ill ^J |i|l|lii �Is CSUSM R eally S afe? Women's reactions to the long journey back through the parking lot BymXKESULUVAN Pride StaffWrtter Is this campus safe? Do someone to do something" women feel safe walking So s aid She parks way out to their cars alone? Ten down in lot C and said "it's women were interviewed kinda creepy when your all at Cat State San Marcos, by yourself." nine students and one faculty member. Half 18 year old Eileen Roque the women said they felt wishes she could see the safe, the other half do not. community service officers While walking t o herand the police driving car, student Charlotte around the parking lots, R Is It s afe t o walk t he long j ourney t o t he d irt p arking fot?", s ome s tudents a sk t hemselves Strauwald, said she does then she would feel safer. feel safe walking on this campus late at n ight Chief of police, TomPride before, but we need He said "we have been by actively patrolling and all the new additions t o Schultheis said the to try and come up with preparing a long time riding around the campus. the campus. These phones Service different approaches to for this next phase of We will increase our focus are available 24 hours a ASI president, Honey Community Folk agrees. Folk stays on Officers are available get > the word o ut" When construction, with the and make ourselves more day and are connected t o campus sometimes until 1: on campus during peak Stephanie Teerlink was field house, University visible," a dispatch unit. Cal State 00 a.m. and still feels safe. hours for protection and to asked whether she would Village and the library. San Marcos crime statistics Other students would beg provide escort services. use this service she said, The campus is starting to CSUSM is well lit and are available online at to differ. Mavis So and "probably not, it's probably have more activities for has had a low number of w ww.csusm.edu/police. Tameko Joyce, said they When these women were because of m y ego." everyone and it will bring incidents* There are blue Escort services can be don't feel safe and that's asked whether they knew With all these new curious people and will emergency telephones reached 24 hours a day why they talk on their cell about this escort service renovations to the campus, provide more opportunities available in all the parking on any emergency blue phones while walking out most of the women said Schultheis was asked if for someone to victimize lots around campus. light phone, or by calling to their cars. Joyce said, no. Schultheis said, "we he believed this would someone. We will try to Schultheis stated they will extension 4567. " ifs a good opportunity for have mentioned it in the increase the crime rate. address that vulnerability, be adding even more with A V alued CSUSM Resource Disabled Student Services By ALEX ROSALINO Pride Staff Reporter Have you ever thought you might have a learning disability? Perhaps you are having difficulty concentrating in class? You could have Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or some sort of other mental, physical, or sensory challenge. The Disabled Student Services (DSS) is the place to go to get evaluated and get assistance. The university funded program offers its services free of charge to those students with a documented disability and who are determined by DSS to be eligible for services. For example, students with learning disabilities will often have gone through a psyçho-educational assessment to diagnose their disability. Such documentation is invaluable to DSS for determining manageable accommodations. determine what your functional limitations are compared to others in your same age and gender group. Too depressed to pay attention? Good news! You may qualify for DSS. Yes, depression does count as a disability if it causes you to lack concentration or affects your ability to process information. DSS basically wants to "level the playing field" for those who have a documented disability. It is all relative to The psycho-educational assessment is how impaired the student is to what kinds not an MRI tube that you have to stick your of services they can receive. DSS is located head into. It's a series of tests designed to in room 5205 of the Craven Hall building and has been there since the school opened over a decade ago. CtMSSIFlEDS Help Wanted Mathematics Tutor Bose Factory Store /Carlsbad Part Time positions available. Approx 2 0 hrs/wk. $10/hr. No Experience Needed. Call for details 760-438-4820 Retired investment executive with advanced degree in Mathematics is available t o tutor college level Mathematics courses. Contact: Lenny @ wardwissner@msn.com call: 760-294-2480 or 914-8438851(cell) WANTED Nanny- PT, Flexible. Competitive pay. House Near CSUSM. Child care/preschool experience, Trustline, First Aid, CPR ideal. Well-behaved, fun two-year-old. Call (760) 402-1117 or send resume to sj321 @adelphia.net. Hours for DSS are Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays they are open from 8-5 and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8-6 for walk in appointments and/or scheduled appointments. The staff consists of John Segoria M.S, (Director) Kara Korhner Psy. D (Psychologist, and learning disabilities specialist) Kathy Antuna (Office Manager) and Geneice Izor(Testing Scheduler) all of who are very personable and friendly. "All students with disabilities should be given the opportunity to succeed academically and the chance to prove themselves as contributing members of society"-John Segoria. Audio tape textbooks, Brailled molenals and a sign language interpreter are some of the services DSS offers for the physically challenged. But the main services most people use are extended test time, note takers and priority registration. These are really helpful tools. You can also be a part of DSS by volunteering to serve as a note taker or a test proctor. You will receive a stipend and priority registration for note taking. This is a relatively easy task because the paper at DSS comes with a carbon copy, so you do not have to write notes twice. All information provided to DSS is treated in a highly confidential manner. Teachers should mention the program at the beginning of class or in the syllabus so that students know the program exists and to get the word out. This reporter acknowledges the importance of Disabled Student Services. The phone number where they can be reached is (760) 750-4905 or dss@csusm.edu MYSTERY SHOPPERS NEEDED Get paid $10-$40/hr to shop, eat, watch movies and more. Flexible hours. No exp req. http://mysterysho pping.resourcez.com S WIM I NSTRUCTORS!!! P $ 1 ||§00-$ I ^ ^ ^ ^ B r h our 744-SWIM irfiniiiiiiiiiflin ' * 1 �World Music Brown Bag Concert Series EVENTS THIS WEEK Monday, September 22: Didjeridu Randy Graves plays the Northern Australian didjeridu with other world music instruments accompanying. Tuesday, September 23: Sol a Mar Traditional and popular rhythms from all over Brazil and Cuba including the famous conga and samba of Carnaval, led by Mark Lamson. Wednesday, September 24: Raggle Taggle This San Diego based band brings to life the mystique of the sounds of Celtic past. Instramentation includes guitar, fiddle, fife, bohdrain, percussion, bass, and vocal harmonies. Thursday, September 25: Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble The Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble is led by international taiko performing artist, Kenny Endo. Considered one of the foremost innovators in contemporary taiko composition, Endo leads three ensembles based in Honolulu, Los Angeles and Tokyo. The Ensemble uses tradition as its base to create new compositions for the Japanese taiko drums with bamboo flutes, vibraphones, and world percussion. ***AU concerts are at noon on the Dome Stage*** Much Ado About Nothing By SHARON BAYRON Pride Staff Writer The Old Globe Theater is proudly presenting what is considered one of Shakespeare's most comical plays, "Much Ado about Nothing." Directed by Louis Spisto, the play is brought to life by a brilliant cast, namely Billy Campbell as Benedict, Dana Delany as Beatrice, Adam Ludwig as Claudio, and Erica Tazel as Hero, to name a few. Set in Italy, just after World War I, the play encompasses themes of love, deceit, redemption, and forgiveness, while simultaneously maintaining a humorous and clever tone throughout. Though the script remains true to Shakespeare's original Elizabethan style, the characters do not speak with the thick, old English accent like you may be dreading. In fact, the characters speak normally, while sticking to the original script. This ensures that your time will be spent enjoying the dialogue, rather than trying to decipher what exactly is being said. Every cast member performed wonderfully, but, without a doubt Delany and Campbell brought extra life to their roles and to the play's overall plotline. By adding hilarious mannerisms and ticks to their characters, Campbell and Delany were able to engage the audience completely. Campbell makes his first entrance on stage by tumbling through the crowd, spreading a lot of energy throughout the theater making the audience feel like active participants in the play rather than distant observers. Campbell's animated facial expressions left the audience roaring with laughter, while Delany's sarcastic witticisms had the crowd hanging on her every word. With the completion of each scene, the crowd responded with enthusiastic applause. These two alone make this play worth watching. "Much Ado about Nothing" will continue to run throughout September until October 12th. The play is performed Tuesday through Sunday, and tickets may be reserved online, over the phone, or at the box office at the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park. If you plan to buy tickets in person on the night of the performance, be sure to call a few hours early to make sure that seating is available, and also to check out the A dam L udwig, P ichard Poe a nd J eff W oodman, w ith B illy C ampbell c rouching b elow in T he O ld G lobe's f estival 2 003 p roduction of M UCH A DO A BOUT N OTHING, b y W illiam S hakespeare, d irected by B rendon F ox, p laying in t he L owell D avies F estival T heatre S ept 5 t hrough O ct 12. P hoto by C raig S chwartz possibility for discounted tickets. Discounted tickets are only available on selected nights, and during these designated performances, seniors, students and military may receive up to half-off on prime seating. For additional go online to www.TheOldGlobe.org or call the Old Globe Theater at (619) 231-1941. An Interview with artist Margaret Nee I ndustrial T ake O ver: A b rief g limpse of o ur l ocal d isappearing g reenhouses By LISA GEORGE Pride Features Editor/Reporter Have you noticed the faded wood panels in the library hallway? What about the discolored greenhouse door? Both of these relics serve as mounts for a photographic collection from CSUSM alumna Margarat Nee. Nee is a visual artist who opts for a unique close encounter with the local and devastated greenhouses which are disappearing from North County. Many of us have noticed the scarcity of greenery in San Diego. This is an unfortunate result of the industrialization which started in the 1950s, determined to encourage the growth and development of a nationally known city. However, there are always two sides to every coin. Nee illustrates this through her exhibit, "Light Architecture Southern California Greenhouse Vernacular" located in our campus library September 1 7-November 30,2003. Take a close look at the faded pictures nailed into the old wood. Notice how the images take on a ghost-like quality, an aura of antiquity. Then reflect upon Nee's efforts and message; these greenhouses have a determinable fate, as Nee puts it, an "inevitable disappearance". Nee is an artist in both her vision and her production of an issue which is very close to many who have laid their roots in San Diego. The quality of her interpretive documentary is intentionally representative of the current issues facing local residents. If you look closer into the photographs or take a gander at the references provided for more information, you might notice a few oddities about greenhouses. Besides their fading presence in southern California, greenhouses are part of an industry as well. Take a close look at the various draping of material over the greenhouse walls. Nee is inviting you to challenge your ideas about the very concept of greenhouses; industry is everywhere; factories are becoming our visual wonder in the metropolitan jungle. Nee has been a resident of North County for 25 years, an artist for 15 years. She continues in her artistic exploration of contemporary issues by altering the unconventional media which calls out to her. At http: //margaratnee.com/index.html you will find her various collections, each with a poignant statement, depicted through her alteration of photography in her personal style. Margarat Nee is driven by her quest for highlighting what is all too easily overlooked. She urges CSUSM students, faculty, and staff to "be aware of where things come from". By bringing about awareness of where raw materials and products originate, we will catch glimpses of the native light dwindling in the shadow of development. A TTENTION FUTURE TEACHERS Gain experience by teaching enrichment programs to elementary students weekday afternoons. Training a nd materials provided, $20 to $30 per one hour class. Some experience required. 885548 5*0*80 Mad Science Schoolhouse Chess www.madscdeiice.org/scrndiego �tions. The women were stronger and the men were ranked fourth." In the 5-k women's open, the CSUSM runners were 7th. The women also placed 7th in the women's invitational. In the 8-k men's open CSUSM placed 7th. The men placed 3rd in the Men's 8-k invitational. They are the only team that will challenge us on the men and women's side." This season is expected to be a great one for thé Cross Country men and women. All the support from their fellow CSUSM students will help them go as far as they can. Coach Scott knows what the team is capable of. "Women and men have a good shot at the regional meet nationals. We could represent ourselves really well. At that point we depend on luck with 5 runners at their best everyday." • Coach Scott sees great potential in his runners. "There are several Cross Country runners, outside the team championship, that also have the ability to be class five all Americans. There are three women and four men T he C ross C ountry t eam H igh S teps t heir w ay t o t he f inals, ( left t o r ight) A nneMarie and they are Cara Rumble, Jenni B B yrne, K ristina Hill, M ichelle G raham, O lympia O lguin. Photos by Jon Rodley/The Prideaird, Bee Bee Shey, Robby McClendon, Dan Lyon, Chris O'neal, and Rene Reyes." The Cross Country team at CSUSM has to be fit and able to meet Coach Scott's expectations CSUSM's Cross Country team leaves Competitors in the Dust in order to make the team. "Boys By TIM JOHNSON have to run six miles with six the Cross Country team sees the sleeping and they have less of a minutes a mile and girls have to Pride Staff Reporter dedication that the runners put night life." run four miles in 28 minutes with toward the sport. "They have to seven minutes a mile." The Cross Country team show an extreme level of dediOn September 13, the Cross kicked off their season with high cation. Being a student athlete Country team competed at the The next meet the Cross Counexpectations practicing every day is a sacrifice. They practice Aztec Invitational at Balboa Park, try team will go to will be at to raise their performance at their 7-10 a.m., working seven days San Diego. Coach Scott com- UCR at 8:00 in the morning on K ristina Hill a nd C ara R umble meets. a week. That is twenty hours a mented on the invitational. "I am September 20. According to t rain f or t heir u pcoming week of time that could be spent very satisfied with the Aztec invi- Coach Scott about the next meet, m eet. Steve Scott, the head coach of with girlfriends or boyfriends or tational. They exceeded expecta- "the team to beat will be UCSB. Catch Them If You Can: C eremonial O pening A.S.I. Surf Team Tryouts Oct. 4th A Field H ouse of O ur O wn By ROBERT TOWERS Pride StafTWriier Here's something that should pique the interest of those of you with a competitive nature. The ASI Surf Team of the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) college season is holding tryouts at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4th at Crosswaithe St. (between Oceanside Boulevard and Buccaneer Paijk) in Oceanside. ASI Surf Team Captain Thomas Gorman, will be filling four divisions: Men's Short Board, Women's Short Board, Long Board, and Body Board. Interested surfers should sign-up during advanced registration at the ASI office by September 26th. There will be a $10 fee to be paid during the day of the tryouts. If you miss the advanced registration deadline, you can register at the beach on October 4th for $15. Here's what you need to register: • Proof of Health Insurance, (i.e., your health insurance card) • CSUSM Student I.D. • Entry Form (available at the ASI office or at tryouts) • Participation Packet (also available at the ASI office or at tryouts). To qualify for the advanced registration fee, you must turn in all four items listed above by the September 26th deadline. """"' ry i n r T v m v^ » ^ r yn nC Y w v j ^ ^ ^ ^ I P resident McTarnaghan a nd s tudent l eaders c ut t he r ibbon t o i nagurate t he M. G ordon C larke F ield H ouse. Photo by Adrian Cundiff/772ePride By Adrian Cundiff Pride Staff Writer The Field House/Student Union was officially inaugurated last Thursday with a celebratory cutting of the blue ribbon and a free lunch for students and faculty. Interim President Roy McTarnaghan, student leaders and faculty administrators were among the speakers who took part in thanking architects, faculty, private contributors, and students from past and present, for making the Field House/Student Union a reality. Assistant Manager of the Field House/ Student Union Tim Bills thanked Colleen Clarke for speeding up the project with her donation of over one million dollars. The late Helene Clarke donated $1.2 million to honor her husband M. Gordon Clarke who died in 1968. Not only did Helene Clarke contribute to the Field House/Student Union but she also contributed in other divisions of the athletic department, which totaled nearly $4 Million. Bills also said that the Field House/ Student Union should be the center for wellness at Cal State San Marcos. However, he described wellness a little different than what is known by the average person. According to Bills, "Wellness is more than just the absence of disease." Wellness is " ... the appreciation that everything you do that you think that you feel and that you believe has an impact of your state of health and well being." ASI President Honee Folk also paid gratitude towards the contributors and placed an emphasis on the students who paid their Field House/Student Union fees. According Folk, "We owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to the many students who have paid the Student Union fees and invested in improving the quality of the university for the generations to come. "We (students) deserve a place that makes us the number one priority, and it's finally here." Good luck to all participants. Age 1 9-29 Excellent Compensation M e l i s s a @ Building (800) Families 790-7655 cggdonat¡on@bldgfttir5,ctmi F ashion J unkie Latest Addictions /Lowest Prices AcrossfromCSUSM / by Ralphs At the Campus Marketplace! 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Charges faced by file sharers range from $200 to $150,000 per song. "I think the amounts the lawsuits are for are excessive, but I see their reasoning." said Jacob Mathis, a CSUSM student who quit file sharing when he heard of the lawsuits. Protesters rallied against a SUV display last Wednesday in front of the Arts building By SARAH CARLIN Pride News Editor Nine brand-new SUVs and trucks from three dealerships lined the edge Protesters carrying cardboard signs of the grass. The protesters stood along rallied across from an SÜV sEowcase flie~~path connecting Ceasar"" Chavez Plaza and the Plaza in front of Univeron campus last Wednesday. sity Hall. The College Republicans sponsored Retired president of the College the showcase of trucks and SUVs, while the Progressive Activist Network Republicans Sean Mattingly said, "This is a fun on-campus event. Students get (PAN) organized the protest. to look at cars and ask dealers ques- tions. Everyone likes to look at cars." Mattingly recently retired from the presidéncy^TiôwëVer^ fié is *hôw à1 representative for the state board of College Republicans. He then added, "They can do what they want. They are entitled to do it. They feel the right to do it; come and ruin our event when no RIAA statistics show they have experienced a 14.6 percent loss of revenue and a 26 percent decrease in shipped units from 1999 to 2002. The purpose of the lawsuits is to impede the ever-increasing fiscal loses the record industry is experiencing. The RIAA explains that cases filed are being brought under t he U S f Copyright Law, Title 17. The law provides penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or digital transmission of copyrighted sound recordings. Title 17 in conjunction with The Digital See STUDENTS PROTEST, page 41 Oct. 7 Recall Election Is On S t u d e n t s Honor Jewish By SARAH CARLIN Pride News Editor In an effort to promote Laurence Bolotin, Coorcultural awareness students dinator of Student Programs created an event to celebrate the Jewish holiday, Rosh and Services for Associated Students, Inc. expressed his Hashanah, last Thursday. interest in seeing students In celebration of the Jewish educated in cultural diverNew Year, the Programming sity. According to Bolotin, Board worked in conjunction the Programming Board put this event on in an effort to with Danielle Mor, a freshhelp educate students about men active in the Jewish comone of the many religious munity, to put on this event. cultures we have represented on campus. Along with offering students and faculty apples, The Jewish New Year, sweet bread and honey, variknown as Rosh Hashanah, ous members of the religious takes place in the months of community were available September and October, comto answer questions students memorating the anniversary may have regarding their reliof creation. According to gion. Rabbi Chalom Boujnah, Jews, it is on this day that God from the Chabad temple in opens the Book of Life and San Diego, attended the event observes his creatures, decid- ByDiDiLUND Pride StafFWriter For the first time in California's history a recall election will occur. Set for Oct. 7 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Californians will head to the poles and decide whether or not to recall Governor Gray Davis, and if recalled, who will be the man of woman to succeed his position. Among some of the 135 certified candidates are: the lieutenant governor, Cruz Bustamante, D-, an actionfilmstar, Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-, a publisher, Larry Flynt, D-, a couple of adult film stars, a watermelon throwing comedian, and actor Gary Coleman, In-. Other issues on the ballot are Propositions 53 and 54. The California Twenty-First Century Infrastructure Investment Fund Resolution known as Proposition 53 states that it will, See RECALL, page 2 See F ILE SHARERS, page 4 Holiday to promote awareness for the holiday. Students handed out food as the Rabbi spoke about the Rosh Hashanah holiday. ing their fate for the coming self-reflection to strengthen year. one's relationship with God. The book is sealed ten Observance begins on nightdays later in another Jewish fall the day before Rosh festival called Yom Kippur. Hashanah. Celebrants prepare Between these two celebrations exists a period of See HASHANAH. page 2 Inside This Edition AfNev^Lookfol 7 p Pride? 1e Cast youifvotes... rw/ Come join the International 5 111 PAGE DORM PARKING Is it Fair? PAGE 5 Floyd Fornious PAGE 7 �Recall m continued from page 1 Editorial S taff E ditor-in-Chiefs Jonathan Rodley C o-Editor Elizabeth Baldwin D esign <& P hoto E ditor Doug Lasater A ssistant D esign E ditor Robert© Pelia H ews E ditor Sarah Carlin F eatures E ditor Lisa George A«&E E ditor Katie Sammons O nline E ditor RLobert Woerheide C ory E ditor Will Butcher D istribution Adrian Cundiff B usiness ; • S taff Writers Alex Rosalino Chad Splnks Danielle Boldt IMÎ>i Lund John P Scripps Mark Ferrera Melissa Rodriguez Michael Dolan Michelle Wills Nicole Sullivan Rebecca Clayton Ryan Mock Scott Carpi Sharon Bayron Tim Johnson Tabika Rojas Robert Towers "Generally dedicate up to 3 percent of General Fund revenues annually to f und state and local, excluding school and community college, infrastructure projects." The potential fiscal Impact of dedicating General Fund revenues for state and local infrastructure could mean potential transfers of $850 million in 2006-2007. Under specified conditions, there could be an increase of several billion dollars in future years. The latter issue on the ballot is Proposition 54, the Classification By Race, Ethnicity, Color, or National Origin Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Proposition 54: "Prohibits state and local governments from classifying any person by race, ethnicity, color, or national origin." Unlike proposition 53, the measure would not result in a significant fiscal impact on state and local governments. California will financially feel the Stephanie Sapp A dvisor Jenifer Woodring • • I M instai ? pgr ^ ^ I P B P ^kJsBÈssSSgS&S^Lì^aSmÈÈÈlm • • H Wmm3 WÈÉÊf% tD • V«*« Courtesy of Sarah Carlin/The Pride impact of the election. Thè estimated cost of this election is between $42 and $55 million, plus another $11 million to provide 15.3 registered voters with state voter information guides. Sept 2 2 w a s t h e last d a y t 0 register to vote in the Oct. 7 election, and absentee ballot voting began Sept. 8. More information on the issues facing California is available at www.ss.ca.gov/ elections/recall.htmorwww.calvoter.org/ recall/. PRIDE BALLOT P RIDE E L E C T I O N The Pride G oes F orward W ith N ameplate R ecall A l l o pinions a nd l etters t o t he e ditor, p ublished i n The Pride, r epresent t he o p i n i o n s o f t h e a uthor, a n d d o n o t n e c e s s a r i l y r epresent t he v i e w s o f The Pride, o r o f C alifornia S tate U niversity S a n M a r c o s / U n s i g n e d e ditorials r epresent tine m ajority o p i n i o n o f the Pride e ditorial b oard, L etters t o the e ditors s hould i nclude a n a ddress, t elephone number, e -mail a nd i d e n t i f i c a tion. L etters m ay b e e dited f or g rammar and l ength. 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Another important tradition is the sounding of a ram's horn, also called the shofar, which reminds Jews to enter repentance. I v ote for h eading # 1 . smw UNivmsirr SÂN MÂËCOB In an effort to inform students about various traditions, the Programming Board created the cultural programming director position. Bolotin states, "Part of the goal of the cultural programming position is to educate students of the multitude of diversity on campus... throughout the year. We will work hard to highlight as many cultural and religious backgrounds as possible." I v ote f or h eading # 2 . Hüde CÂUFÔiMÎÂ'JTÂfi The S tudents h and o ut f ood d uring t he R osh H ashanah c elebration o n c ampus l ast T hursday. F l I v ote f or h eading # 3 . The Pride [ ~| I like t h e o riginal. Due to the absence of a cultural programming director, other Programming Board staff worked together to create this event. John Livingston, co-director of Intramural Sports, felt it important to help design a celebration in honor of the Jewish New Year. "On a campus that prides itself on diversity, it's important that we students broaden our educational experience through these types of cultural awareness events," he said. Members of the Jewish community hoped that this celebration would encourage other Jews to come together to celebrate. Danielle Mor, a student active in the religious community, expressed her interest to start Hillel, a Jewish organization that promotes cultural awareness and celebration of holidays. �Busta mante vs involved the Trustees votes to increase graduate^ and undergraduate fees by 30 percent at all CSU campuses. The passing of the initiative was a decision that had a considerable affect on CSU students. However, as a Trustee, Cruz Bustamante was not present for the vote which passed in July. and his Inner-City Games Foundation and lead the campaign to pass California's Proposition 49 to increase funding for after school programs. In 1991, Schwarzenegger served as executive commissioner of the Hollenbeck Youth Center Inner-City Games in Los Angeles. This gave kids education, opportunities and encouragement. He was given the Muhammad Ali Award by Ali himself in 2002. The California Faculty Association (CFA), which strives to fight for issues regarding faculty rights and support for CSU funding, has taken a firm "No on recall" stance/ According to the CFA website (www.calfac.org) they have yet to make an official endorsement for a particular candidate. According to the Lieutenant Governor's website, Bustamante has been credited, with launching the College Opportunity Outreach Program (COOP) aimed at promoting the new $1.2 billion Gal Grant opportunities to prospective college students. ByŒADSPINKS Pride StaffWriter With the future of Democrats in Sacramento under scrutiny with the recall of Governor Gray Davis, Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante is campaigning with a "No on recall, yes on Bustamante" approach. As the top running candidate for the Democratic Party, students speculate how Bustamante will affect education. Bustamante is currently a member of the University of California board of regents and is acting chairman for the Trustees of the California State University (CSU) system. An important issue which affected CSU students Cruz supported the AB 16, K-12 & Higher Education Bond, which passed on the November 2002 ballot. The $12 billion bond focuses on the building and repairs of schools from high school to universities. The California-Mexico Scholars program, another college program established by Bustamante, offers postgraduate students opportunities to study at Mexican universities and opportunities for Mexican graduate students to study at California universities. Now, running for the Governor of California, Schwarzenegger has some plans with education in the state. Though not yet specified, Schwarzenegger's campaign website, http://www.joinarnoldxom/en/, said he will promote opportunities for students and work to make California's educational system stronger. He will make sure California schools contain the tools necessary to serve the students. He wants to invest more in teachers, the website said. By TIM JOHNSON Pride StaffWriter He's been on the big screen starring in many action packed movies such as all three "Terminator's" and "True Lies." He is also known for his bulging muscles giving him the look of a tough guy. Now Arnold Schwarzenegger is flexing his muscles through politics running for Governor of California. Schwarzenegger was born in Graz, Austria and came to the United States at the age of 21with only $20. He became a successful businessman before becoming an actor as an action-hero. He helped children through the Special Olympics Schwarzenegger supports Proposition 98 and his website said that he will protect California's commitment to education funding. He plans on letting schools make the decisions and building more of them. The website said he will send more funding into education for teachers, materials, and better schools. In his campaign website it said Schwarzenegger has big plans for the future of California and will work to make this state better. He thrives on the importance of education to give students a better opportunity in their lives. 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AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY �Coffee Hour: Worldly Students Embrace Cultural Diversity CSUSM I ntl Students, (right to left) Carolina Plata(Columbia), Lisa Nakanouchi(Japan), Kenta Sasaki(Japan), Rezene Michael(Eritrea), Samson Manickaras(India), Hidetomo Kawamata (Japan), Danielle McMartin (USA), Junko Miyoshi(Japan), Emily Ng(China), Yoko Suzuki (Japan) Photo by Nicole SullivaiMThe Pride By NICOLE SULLIVAN Pride StaffWriter Free coffee, anyone? The International Club hosted a free coffee hour last Tuesday. It was open to anyone to come grab a cup of coffee and learn a greeting in another language. The office of Global Affairs sponsored this event. The coffee hour provided free refreshments and drinks. The president of RIAA continued from page 1 the club, Kenta Sasaki, said, "We want to do something nice for the students and it's Sasaki and McMartin said they were open to everyone." involved in 'Preview Day' on Saturday. It was geared towards the community and They have two more coffee hours prospective CSUSM students. They sold planned this semester, Oct. 21 and Nov. 11 drinks imported from several countries. from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Commons The money they earned will go to the 206. Sasaki said the October date will United Nations International Children's have a guest speaker from the United Emergency Fund. Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA). Last semester the former International Club president interned with UNA-USA The International Student Advisor and and donated money to the children of Iraq. Presently, there are some legal alternatives to P2P sharing. Websites like Apple Computer's "iTunes" and BuyMusic.com charge up to 99 cents per song. Student Kelly Frazee said, "I would use the pay-per-song sites if it would save me money. If not I'll buy the CD. I like to support Independent labels but I could care less if Madonna makes anymore money." Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) gives copyright holders the grounds and the means to pursue retribution in these cases. The DMCA, passed by Congress in 1998, forces Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to provide copyright holders with names and addresses of P2P users if copyright CSUSM policy on this issue is clear. Bill infringement is suspected. Ward, Director of Telecommunications and Network Operations and Interim Dean said Despite possible consequences people "we don't allow anyone, faculty or students, continue sharing music files. Compact to download music because it's illegal Disk (CD) prices are simply more than and because of the Chancellor's Office people want to pay and downloading1 a Directive." Thè State officially ruled that song here and there seems hardly criminal. Universities cannot allow file sharing on CSUSM student Lissa Lim said, "I don't campus. worry about getting in trouble because I only downloaded about one song a day." In order to avoid possible litigation Universities in California have adopted Is file sharing morally wrong? A poll internet systems that prevent the done by the New York Times/ CBS News downloading of shared music files, showed only 36 percent of responders Students living in the University Village thought file sharing was unacceptable. File Apartments sign contracts alerting them sharing may technically be stealing, but it to this fact. The free internet service they seems this is not a sufficient deterrent to receive has been manipulated so as to make P2P users. it impossible to share music. One student, who preferred to remain The complete cessation of P2P file anonymous, said, "20 bucks a CD is sharing by the public seems unlikely, but ridiculous... (file sharing) is stealing but I the lawsuits have definitely increased awareness of the possible consequences of feel it's justified." this type of copyright infringement. $101ÜÖ-$16 :: club advisor, Danielle McMartin, said, UNA-USA sponsors the rebuilding of Iraq. "The November date we , are hoping for More information can be found at the some former study abroad students to come website www.una-usa.org. and share their experience overseas." Last spring the University of Global McMartin said, "We always want Affairs held an International Fair on an international learning component campus. McMartin said "The International Club took a lead role in this event. We incorporated in these events.'^ helped with organization. We had a booth The International Club is open to all with Vietnamese food and a poster of the students. Club member, Mavis So extends current international students." the invitation to everyone and wants American students to attend as well. She , Eight different clubs were involved with said, "I want more students to get involved the fair. International club members, Mavis and people to bring their friends. It's a time So and Carolina Plata belly danced at the for socializing and learning about new event. So said it was her favorite event the cultures." club has been involved in so far. Plata said, "We received recognition from the fair The first week of school the club held and the 'Outstanding Initiative to Promote a BBQ and bonfire to welcome the new Community Award.'" International students. Pictures are available on the website at www.csusm.edu/ The International Club "encourages, International-Club. McMartin encourages supports and celebrates international all students to check out the website for diversity on campus." CSUSM currently pictures and updates. holds 100 International students. 00 per call ( 7 6 0 ) 7 4 4 - S W I M hour . * Students The club also held several other events last semester, one being an international movie night. Sasaki is looking to have more of these in the future. The International Club meets weekly on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Dome to discuss future events, plans and fundraising. Students can come if interested in participating in the club or can stop by the Global Affairs office in Craven 5211. Protest continued finom page 1 one ruins their events." Among some of the vehicles being showcased was a lifted blue GMC2500 4x4 truck. Estimated gas mileage is 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. This truck is able to run on Bio-Diesel fuel, which is sold for approximately $3 per gallon. Mark Lemieux of North County GMC, Kia, Jeep said, "India and Pakistan don't have the option of buying a gas-guzzling SUV like this one. (A) man needs a piece of meat." The showcase started at noon and shortly after the hour a group of 15 student protesters walked down the path coming from the direction of the University building. Most of the protestors carried cardboard signs with statements written in black felt pen. Cheyenne Barr, president of PAN, said, "I want to make it clear that we aren't protesting against the organization, club or any individuals, but against SUVs in general." (Julie B ennington) h olds s igns p rotesting t he S UV d isplay l ast W ednesday in f ront o f t he U niversity P laza. Jeff Schwarz, a Sales and Leasing Representative for Jack Powell Chrysler & Dodge, said, "I love it. Everyone has their right to free speech." Schwarz also said, "They should protest more relevant things: Korea, Iraq (and) Kosovo. Why are we in Iraq? Why are we (USA) the world's police force? "People need to get their priorities straight," he added. "Besides, you don't have to buy a truck or SUV." Erik Roper was among the protesters. Roper is a resident of the University Village Apartments as well as a member of PAN. "I don't want to see this on my campus. What are we telling people about promoting these things; that it's all right to pollute and harm the environment?" As Senior Dave Staley passed the festivities, he said, "I think it is good to see this at CSUSM. This is a pretty conservative campus. People are being given a choice." �ROCK THE VOTE — Oct. 7 B y p m i L u$Dt Pride Staff Writer J \ • :' ^"'' Vj - ' tion provides the foundation of a productive econ- candidate. Not that we haven't been dodged by plenty omy and the consequences Of increasing our tuition of those types of gubernatorial contenders before. ^ jiile decreasing programs will trouble California's economy! long after the budget crisis is over. Cruz Bustamante, the Lieutenant Governor and member of the CSU Board of Trustees, spoke out aggressively Tell Sacramento we are appalled by this blatant dis- against the cuts to higher education last spring "and regard to our educational needs* Inform them of our remains the strongest advocate for students, but also disgust of the lip service given to us by politicians who continues to base his ideas on how to manage the budget tell students how they promote access to higher educa- crisis on Davis'. And we all know how that turned out. Policies handed down to m by Sacramento influence all tion and affordability in the public school system all ofus, from classroom size to tuition bills, from grants to the the while turning their backs to us and signing bills But as much as I despise our governor, the recall elecnumber of tenured faculty. We must hold the government " that cut program funding and inflate our tuition costs. tion itself will contribute millions to the deficit, conaccountable by exercising our right to vote this October. tributing to the cuts in programs and classrooms on And as for the main contenders in this upcoming election, campus and the increase in the next tuition bill I'll pay. Young people, especially students* are too often student advocates are just as worried as ever. Gray Davis, given the rasharound by corporate-controlled poli- who claims on his website to have made education more We have the obligation as citizens ofthis democracy to fight ticians who care more about which lobbyists are affordable and more accessible than ever, cut $59.6 million for studentrightsand access to higher education. Students taking them out to lunch than about our universi- from Cal State universities, $141 million from community are notorious for disregarding politics and refusing to visit ties. Student programs were the first to be cut in the colleges, and another $60.9 million from the UC system the polls. But it is for those reasons that we get the short end midst of the 35 billion dollar budget crisis last March: just last year of the stick when there's a budget crisis and we're the only group that doesn't give money during campaign season. Access, a California State University (CSU)high school outSchwarzenegger proves his inexperience by refusreach program, decreases with fee hikes that close the doors ing to detail his proposals for change while rallying It is essential that we warn Sacramento that we will not to higher education for high school graduates and existing behind a platform of vague ideals about leading a move- stand for this injustice. Go to the polls, vote for your canCSU students who are unable to afford swollen tuition bills. ment for change and giving California back its future. didate. Tell Sacramento that our age demographics need to However, he maintains that cuts to education are off be taken seriously. Politicians don't realize that an educated popula- the table and he portrays himself as a pro-education As the gubernatorial candidates name-call one another, voter registration drives increase, candidate signs hang listlessly along intersecting cynicism and bitterness toward government has reached an unjprecedented high point Yet it 5 es^c4ial in this election that the student voice is heard/ A ' Parking at t he Dorms "It's Unfair", students continue to complain. rity guard is on duty there, and they will tow studentvtW^ii,^ You can park there while shopping or Pride Stafi^pkqjW ^ Ml I f ' ' i ^ m ^ t ^ ^ ^ eatiig, hWSIg^ou leave the property to go to class, your car cotdld sent to . allstudteits: via 19/03) - Studei^iiv^ live ^^ $252 a J f | | f6r parkmg, l ufewhk about their guests? $4 ibr tfiSfe So what can be done? I visited p ^kijg websites mid calfed |mripn^scfyi#si;|t colhours, $5 forfivehours, and $ 10 just to spend one ' were night at the University dorms. charging their residents* guests« UCSK-pftarges $6 a day to all guests and overnight p arffig is only This can get very expensive, especially for $3. UCI charges"$5, but that covers all day, and boyfriends, girlfriends, or other significant others, all night. SDSU charges $3 on weekdays for day who would regularly visit residents. I know or night parking and $2 for day or night parking because I have this problem myself. on weekends. B yNKXX^ My boyfriend visits me at least 3-5 days a week. Should he have to pay so much just to visit me? Would you rather.. . A.) Purchase a lottery ticket and win 5 million dollars? '' We've tried another alternative - parking off campus - but there have been problems with that. Others guests have had the same idea and off-campus overnight parking has become a problem. Too many visitors are parking in offcampus locations and businesses are beginning to complain. ' '.t.VAVv'According to "In the Loop for Students," off- This is so much better that what our school charges! Something needs to be done about the high prices at this college. Residents already pay so much in fees, why should their guests have to pay too? I understand that this is a new college and parking is limited, but overnight guests should not have to pay such a heavy fee. My suggestion is that the parking fees be lowered, especially for overnight parking. Resident's guests should not have to pay so much money just to visit their friends and loved ones. B.) Submit art and/or writing samples to The Pride's Lit- campus parking on Redel Road has become so much of a problem that the owner has threatened erary Supplement! to have the vehicles that park there towed. BusiWouldn't we all love to win the lottery? What are the chances of this actually happening? Slim to none. What if you were to submit art and/or writing samples to the next Pride Literary Supplement (PLS)! What would be your chances of publication? A lot more likely than winning the lottery. . Here's the best part—submission is free and everyone is a winner. The Pride is accepting essays, poetry, short stories, artwork, and any other creative expressions from students. The deadline for submission of woik is April 1,2004. Email all text submissions as an attachment in Microsoft Word Format (should automatically save as "doc" for you) to pride@csusm.edu. Art (photo/drawings) need to be saved in " .tiff' format, and if prompted with a choice of IBM or Mac configuration select "Mac". The message box needs to contain your name, major, and the title of the submission. nesses in the Marketplace shopping center have already threatened to tow as well. "Students who park off campus in areas designated as private property run the risk of having their cars towed. And, the average impound fee for a towed car is $200 ($42 more than purchasing a parking permit). Recently, students have been parking on Redel Road (off Barham Drive, across from University Village). "This is a private road, and signs are posted stating that parking is not allowed. So far, the owner has not had vehicles towed, but he has let the University Police know that he is going to have to start towing because the cars are barring entrance by large vehicles that must enter the property. "Also, no student parking is" allowed across campus at the Marketplace. A secu- Photo by Nicole Sullivan/ITze Pride Courtesy of Jon Rodley/77*e Pride �Ombudsman's The Race Comments Information Ban Marcos campus community. By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride Ombudsman After a couple of issues, there seems to be a positive reception for "The Pride" on campus. Unfortunately, my email address was cut off my column in our first issue, thus making the feedback received somewhat limited to observations I have made on campus. I am encouraged by these observations. I see "The Pride" in the hands of students in the classroom or walking around campus. This tells me that you are interested in what we are writing which subsequently means we are meeting our goal to be the voice of the Cal State San On that note, please do not think twice about sending comments or criticisms to me about the paper or the articles contained within. If there is something you think we need to cover that we are currently missing, let me know. My email address will be at the end of this column for your consideration. I am sure you enjoyed this week's edition of "The Pride." Whether you did or not, please do not hesitate to email me and share your opinions. I look forward to hearing from you. Please send your emails t o dolan005@csusm.edu. •UikUslìÉidaasiiSK ExcelLient Compensation Ç àliMelis ssa @ Building F amilies . v rm m 790-7633 eggdo natlon@bldgfttir By JAMES NGUYEN Pride Staff Writer Race matters. Those who support Proposition 54 tell you it shouldn't and doesn't. They claim, that if passed, Prop. 54 will move us toward being a colorblind society. Educators in the state, including the California Teachers Association, argue that accountability in schools would be undermined due to the inability to collect data such as graduation and high school drop out rates. Programs designated to help improve schools would be significantly at risk if Proposition 54 passes. The Coalition for an Informed California, comprised of hundreds o f health, educational and civil rights groups, argues that Prop. 54 would undermine educational accountability, effectively block the collection of vital information needed to identify, track and address health disparities and cripple the state's ability to protect civil rights. Another major criticism of Proposition 54 deals with the protection of civil rights. Although data identifying race and ethnicity would no longer be collected, we understand that discrimination would undoubtedly still exist. Without racial and ethnic data, however, cases involving racial discrimination and racial profiling would be nearly impossible to Though often cited as a response to successfully prosecute. the health criticisms of the initiative, The arguments in favor of Proposition the health exemption on "medical 54 are deceptive, misleading and do research and patients" would still ban the collection of data needed to identify and not take into account the negative critically analyze disease and illnesses in implications affecting health, education and civil rights. Prop. 54 will cripple specific ethnic and racial groups. California's ability to identify and address racial inequality and health disparities, In short, the scope of the exemption is highly limited. Researchers at the as well as its ability to combat racial University of California have spoken profiling, discrimination and other types out against the initiative and stressed of hate crimes. the exemption as largely symbolic as it Prop. 54 will not bring us to a would still ban a significant portion of the "colorblind society" but would rather data needed to identify health disparities in specific groups such as high rates of force our state to turn a blind eye to the breast cancer in white women, diabetes many problems and inequalities that still in Latinos or stomach cancer in Korean exist. As the chairman of the California Medical Association, Dr. Michael Sexton, Americans. puts it, "Proposition 54 is bad medicine for all Californians." The Corporatization of CSUSM By LEILA GRANAHAN CSUSM Graduate Student J¡¡¡¡¡¡| i •• • ¥i s m I IBW mm mm IÈ P §fP M li m | j j | ip|||. i gg iÉllfllM tfi IS 1 L¥ ¡P m j iiiii m ¡¡¡g ¡ Mil A in Ê f m ¡Jg • ÊÊtlm IH (ÜH • M B i Sp^ • m • FREE BMW, Ford, GMC, Jeep and Infiniti; What do SUVs and trucks have to do with higher education? As many students know already, Starbucks is moving into the new library. What many students may not know is that Starbucks struck a deal with the University that precludes the sale of espresso by other vendors. I'd like to know if these corporations are donating any money to the University in exchange for this f ree advertising. I 'm surprised that no Hummers are slated for the event. The coffee cart in Founder's Plaza that many of us frequent is no longer allowed to sell espresso even though it has been doing so for years. Talk about free trade. • CHECK1I fi And now I learn that the College Republicans are sponsoring a Truck and SUV Show. The press release brags "Come out and see the latest SUVs and trucks from Cadillac, Acura, Mercedes, Tell your hank the jig h up, You're done with fake free checking's monthly fees and you're ready for Washington Mutuals truly Free Checking account. Truly free, with no monthly fee no matter what your balance, no direct deposit requirement and no charge to talk to a teller, Reject fakery. Go to any Washington Mutual Piuaocia! Center or call Freedom From Partisan Precedent mmnimnmm mnmmmmm m Mimt ra mmrmmmmummi ut MKT i wsrr mmmmi mm-mmuMMB m^mmzmm win m m maim I MC~ 8 ~ C K and swkdh to tmly Free Checking tocfay. 4 ) } 78 7 X > Washington Mutual mmwmmmmwt: I'm reminded of Ride Schmidt, founder of the International Hummer Owners Group (probably a Republican himself, but this is only a guess, of course) who informed "The New York Times" that "Those who deface a Hummer in words or deed deface the American flag and what it stands for." Ahhh ... with what the diehard, Bushonian patriotism, gas-guzzling SUVs represent, I really can't think of anything else our campus may need. By John Bauer Martinez, CA Is a new precedent being set with this recall that will require all future non-partisan elections to include the politicalparty affiliations of all candidates on all ballots within California? Money and parties will F Di : Umteá be ruling yet again if we let l the debates of the so-called "leading" candidates narrow our choice of candidates to only the displayed five or six. Voters can demonstrate a temporary-freedom from partisan bickering with this non-partisan election by voting yes on the recall, followed by a vote for one of the other 130 candidates. Read what you can about the other candidates in the Official Voter Information Guide (OVIG) and/or have search-discussions with friends and/or search web sites to fine-tune your final choice. My vote went to Heather Peters a 37-yearold attorney specializing in mediation. Please see qualifications and opinions at www.peters4Gov.com and/or OVIG page 23. �C eltic S ounds M eet M odern Music and fiddle, it hit me like a bucket of ice water o aa hot day, it was Very refreshing. for more music." In other words, Raggle Taggle is something of a modern reciprocating steam engine. I was surprised not only by how much I liked it, but also by how much it did not For the first two years, they were in the seem out of place. It was a traditional vibe employ of the Old Globe Theater in coming out of a totally modern instrument. Balboa Park, working as Green EntertainPow! ment. And what's most important to this band? "An environment of gypsy swing," Stewart said. "That it is a happy and relaxed environment," that there is "a feeling of goodwill/' that people can walk in and just feel at home! That and that all the players are treated as equals, so much so that sometimes it's hard to tell who is leading. From here, they began to pull slowly towards the Celtic style of music that they ^ have come to embrace and then move The group, lead by Mike Stewart, was first put together in 1980 when most of the slowly away from the purely traditional present players met at a renaissance fair in Celtic music to create a variety of their Balboa Park At the time they concentrated own design. on playing madrigals, which is a style of And that's not the only thing that's modern music that was typical of the late 14th to about this band. Mike, who started off as a early 15th centuries. drama major, switched to math, and ended up with a computer science degree in the They were involved with the folk scene end, said that one of his dreams of the that San Diego had to offer, but as time went on, they went their own way leaving future is to make Raggle-Taggle a virtual it far behind them. band. That's right, a modern Celtic style ^? band surfing the net. Now that will be something. The reason for this is chiefly that the music of Raggle-Taggle, while Celtic in its origins, is more than just re-discoverHopefully, you were there this Wednesing era pieces. Stewart, the bands leader day the 25th to enjoy this unique musical and guitarist, that the most important part experience as much as I did. If you missed of the band, as he sees it, is the fact that it them, you canfindthem on the net at uses traditional Celtic styles as "a palette www.raggletaggle.com. Jean Stewart and Jeanne Reith (center) Sing to the melody of the fife, fiddle, guitar, and keys last Wednesday at the Dome. By JOHNP. SCRIPPS Pride StaffWriter modern twist. Raggle Taggle, a local Celtic band with a sound all there own, played its heart out in the plaza next to the dome last Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you were at the plaza Wednesday and bought one of their CDs, then you know what I'm talking about. Holding true to their theme, several tracks lean toward the traditional style, but several also lean toward a much more modern style. The sound offiddleandfife,guitar and keyboard, were intertwined with a swirl of voices to create the unique sound that is Raggle Taggle, a local Celtic band with a As I listened to track 9, "Collars Bet," I was struck b y the sudden shiftfromjust fife andfiddletofife,fiddleand electric guitar. Having gotten in the groove of fife M usic F ills t he S t r e e t s o f By SHARONBYRON Pride StaffWriter San Diego Music Week is approaching, and now is the time to get out there and check out the local music scene. From October 2nd through the 14th, several venues throughout downtown San Diego will feature a diverse selection of live music, from hip-hop to alternative rock, to folk music, all performed by local bands. Then on October 14th at Humphrey's By the Bay, local favorites will be awarded at the San Diego Music Awards. The best part is that you get to decide who wins. This is your chance to make a stance on music we should all get an opportunity to take notice of, Here's how it works. First, head downtown with a couple of friends and watch a few bands play. Next, log on to w ww.sandiegomusicawards.com and vote for your favorite. If you already have a local favorite, log on today, vote for them, and help them get the recognition that they deserve. Finally, get to Ticketmaster, buy a ticket to the San Diego f ^ ^ mm Green Entertainment, a term originating from the Renaissance era, is a form of pre-play entertainment. Audiences arriving early were treated to a small band of musicians that would play gigs or perform tiny acts. j a | P ( ^ 7/) ^^ ^ Music Awards and watch as the winners are announced. Or, if you can't make it to the actual ceremony, you can log on to the above mentioned website and review the results. Keep in mind however, thatall proceeds from the San Diego Music Awards benefit elementary school music programs all throughout San Diego county, so the more in attendance, the better. San Diego Music Week is a great way to support local music, and to gain exposure to different genres of music. In addition, by attending the San Diego Music Awards, you can contribute to the creative development of elementary school children in our own community. For additional information on San Diego Music Week, or for the San Diego Music Awards, log on to www.san diegomusicawards.com or call the 24 hour information hotline at (619) 641-5823. CLASSIFIEDS Mathematics Tutor Retired investment executive with advanced degree in Mathematics is available to tutor college level Mathematics courses. Contact: Lenny @ wardwissner@msn.com call: 760-294-2480 or 914-843-8851(cell) NANNY WANTED PT, Flexible. Competitive pay. House Near CSUSM. Child care/preschool experience, Trustline, First Aid, CPR ideal. 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I can assure you Mike was able to show his he has found his career as since of humor getting his an artist. inspiration for the track off the 70's show also titled The Spent Idols have had "The Land of the Lost." vinyl records out in Italy, The show had corny plots with chances to go digital. of a family sucked through The band confesses that, a porthole in the road "Vinyl just sounds better." which lead them to a land Along with his four other of large authentic looking band members: D. Nile on dinosaurs. bass, Blane Bizzaro on lead guitar, Jake "the Worm" on Though the band has many rhythm guitar, and Melanie laughs and fun with what on drums, the band has they are doing, there are started to play locally here still fears. Mike calls those in the North County area. fears, "self destructions." "Anywhere, any time," The question can then be Mike says; "it's for the love asked, what great thing of the music." They have comes with out risk? On played everywhere, from the positive side, the band bowling alleys to rockin' it seems , to be eager to reach out with R OD., Everclear, out to the community and and Blink 182. have all ages enjoy their music. Mike says he loves Their sound is old wave interacting with the crowd or otherwise known as and seeing new aspiring "lousy rock." Mike says a artist following in their Indie By Kristin Rees Pride Staff Writer * # 1 o* • §§¡g¡ • i ì; good way they have been classified is like a "North County Sex Pistols". Though it seems that the Spent Idols might have a different position on the sound of their music than in 1979 you can tell they still have not lost their edge. I had a chance to sneak a listen to a demo track entitled "Land of the Lost." The tack possesses an aggressive sound reminiscent of the late 70's punk. The San Diego Independent Film Society and the San Diego Asian Film Foundation team up for success Usually I am somewhat wary of independentfilms.They tend to border on the weird and usually have some deep hidden meaning that 1 never really manage to decipher. Fortunately for me, this wasn't the situation on Saturday night at the Dove library in Carlsbad. As a prelude to the San Diego Asian Film Festival, which runs from Oct, 2 - 5, the Dove had an advance showing of director, Gary Chan's film "In My Life." The modest Chan answered a few questions about his film and the filming process, but really wanted to allow "In My Life" to speak Courtesy of Mike Spent of The Spent Idols/Arranged bySarahCarlin/77^ Pride footsteps. Faire event that is taking the best thing entertaining place October 5th from 9 music. The festivities will The Band is looking till 4pm. The day will be be at the San Marcos Civic forward to playing in The filled of crafts, food, art, and Center at the corner of San San Marcos Alive Street Marcos Blvd. and Mission Road. At 1:30 pm drift on by and have a listen to the Spent Idols. My Life" Makes Debut in Carlsbad for itself and it certainly did. he is in love with her, but has been afraid to do so until now. The story follows Wes on his trip to San Francisco to Chan wrote, produced and directed "In My Life". He is confess his feelings to Ally. 28 years old and he works part time in a doctor's office. These are humble beginnings for Chan whose name I Along the way, Wes meets up with family and friends expect to hear on the circuit soon. and the audience gets to relive his past with him. It is comedic, it is sad and it makes you think, but above all it Chan studied film as an undergrad in Irvine and already is very entertaining. Chan says that he asked himself "what has one shortfilmunder his belt. "It's My Life" took him 2 would I do if I was dying?" "It's My Life" was the answer weeks to write and another 2 years to complete. This film to that question with just a fewfictionalizecielements and is unique because it takes a touchy topic -death- and makes some exaggeration for the script it more human. Chan has a jewel here. It will be shown again during the In the film, Chan's main character Wes finds out that festival. Don't miss out. For more information about the he has terminal Cancer and has very little time left. Wes Asian Film Foundation and the festival itself, check out wishes to tell his longtime crush and best friend Ally that www.SDAFF.org. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride StafifWriter Cai State San Marcos along with the local tribal community celebrated the 11* Annual Tukwut Powwow in honor of the late "Uncle" Henry Rodriguez an elder from the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians. , In honor of the late Rodriguez the theme for this year's powwow was the Luisefio phrase, "Yawaywichi Temet Ndlliyam," which translates to "Have a Beautiful Day." Rodriguez was well known for his dedication in educating people on Native American issues. WWII Navajo Code Talker Joe Morris, Sr. shared his experiences in the war and spoke about the key role Native Americans played in the war. Moms received many different awards for his service in the United States Marine Core; one of which included a Certificate of Appreciation from the President of the United States. The celebration featured gourd dancers, traditional drumming, singing, Aztec Fire Dancers, and Kumeyaay Bird Singers. Vendors were also on site selling traditional Native American jewelry, clothing, f ry bread, Native American art, and food. Native Americans from different parts-of the coun- Inside This Edition nisi i i m s à- Is free speech allowed on campus? PAGE 2 No-show with the Dean of * students PAGE 2 try took part in this «vent either by observing or by participating. Frank Ritz (Navajo) was amongst one of the observers. According to him, "A powwow'is a time when all tribes of different Native Americans get together and participate by dancing and having different drummers from different tribes sing songs that are unique to each tribe. It (Annual Tukwut Powwow) is small powwow but a good one because it's growing. I have noticed more and more people come to watch each year and if more things are added to this powwow it can possibly be as popular as the one at See POWWOW, page 2 ^view: SUV Opposition PAGE 6 Anything Else PAGE 8 �"AUfOKNSA filiti Éditorial Staff E ditor-in-Chiefs Elizabeth Baldwin C o-Editor Jonathan Rodley S taff Writers Alex Rosali no Chad Spinks Danielle Boldt L und BougLasater Rollìi F Scrimps Kristin Rees ÂÉMrlcFerrera W illBtttclier Rodriguez MichaelDolan Michelle Wills Nicole Sullivan Ryan Mock • Scott Carpi Sharon Bayron Tim Johnson Tàbfika Rojas P hoto E ditor D esign E ditor ISfeWs E ditor r^a^^'Carlin ' •J^pfiSi E ditor i G eorge ^Ai&B^Editor K atie S ammons f gipan Cundiff H m Biisines^ v Manager-.' Stephanie Sapp A dvisor Jenifer gf Woodring - hour at Founder's ByMEUSSARODRKUEZ Plaza. Pride StafiFWriter Few students Four hundred fliers were came out for the handed out, posters tacked forums and many on almost every billboard on of the students campus and announcements who did show up were made in many classes to ask questions advertising the College of were those already Arts and Sciences open involved in student forum. government. Representatives for the T he College of Arts and Sciences r epresentatives at CSUSM spent a good were discouraged deal of time and energy to that their spread the word to students efforts seemed announcing an opportunity u nappreciated. to vent frustrations and have They believe that their questions answered there are many directly. students that have The open forum provided grievances and an opportunity for students questions, yet to voice their concerns few students choose to take regarding class availability advantage of the opportunitie s and scheduling difficulties. provided for them to express The Dean of Students, Vicki those concerns. Golich was available to hear "Why complain if you concerns Wednesday and don't come to the forum? We Thursday during the noon have the Dean here, someone Photo courtesy of Melissa Rodriguez/77té Pride you can actually complain Students who would like too. Why complain if you to express their concerns to aren't going to do anything the Dean can email her at about it?" said DiDi Lund, a vgolich@csusm.edu or they College of Arts and Sciences can attend the next forum representative for Associated which will be held sometime Students, Inc. next month. Free Speech Trashed at CSUSM By SARAH CARLIN Pride News Editor the publication is worthless. It is not (SAN DIEGO ' I^PRENSA prove hat During the second week of Sep- difficult to Even ftree tnhis i s a misconception. tember a new publication debuted paid for through some sewspapers are A ll o pinions a nd l etters t o t he of funding, on campus only to be thwarted with whether supported by aortniversity or e ditor, p ublished i n u opposition. Of the three 78 Magazine advertising revenue. 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If saaid,w"Basically wountry o n T uesdays d uring t he a cademic ny here in this c Magazine has met some opposition. or state where we should be able to y ear, a ll o f Approximately 900 magazines were exercise freedom of speech, it should • CStoSM-isainpus, l ocai e ateries reported missing from three different on a college campus." a nd otl&pr S an M arcos c o m m u bins on September 2 2 to Campus beChambers commented on the irony estaMishraeiits 1 a ' 11 Police. i fact t Desmond Barca, art director at the pn thearticlethatashenpublication'sffront jphoto b C u n d i f f / J / z ^ i W ? age o o magazine said, "One bin is missing speech. Thewarticle tghe/topicood frree ave un and I found 100-150 (issues) in a recy- down on thefightstudents aaregwinning DanieUe "Dancing Cloud" Morreo and sister Erika "Flying Hawk" Morreo cling bin." pertaining to free speech rights on col"Approximately 900 issues were campuses. College campuses are stolen over the weekend between Sept. legelace where there should be a free POWWOW colnuedfnDmpagel ap 19 and the 22. That is a stack that exchange o Barona or Sycuan." G al S t à t ^ ' ^ ^ M àrcds stands between two- and three-feet ute to that. f ideas. We want to contribT c ook place on R oad. ; tall; somebody had to hear about it or Senior in Business Administration, the he two-dayon elebration tof Twin Oaks lowerfield the corner S an M arcos, C A/92096-0001 see it, and maybe someone will call alley Road It covered P hone: ( 760) 7 5Ö-6Ö99 about it. We have had no problems orf Michael Johnson, said, "brought to Vnd open to atnd Cpraven Road and was free a he ublic. The celebration controversial issues and any other campuses." Barca said. lasted all day Saturday and ended at 5 P.M. l E - m a i l : p r i d e @ c s u s m. e d û ' ^ : According to a report put out in the dight some issues that usually aren't the next day. The university's American fall of 1993, The Student Press Law iscussed." Indian Student Alliance (AISA) organized A d e -mail: Ricle_ads@csu^3i.edu Center stated 'free' does not mean the celebration. The Pride, The Pride, "of: phe Pride is t^poUc^ oftThe Pride„ not to etters*; " The Pride 4 ; v 1 Mtp:/A^^csusm. edu/pride nd �Outstanding Turnout at Forum HeldforProp 54 6y ADRIAN GJNEflFF Pride StaffWriter Last Tuesday, 75-100 students gathered beneath the clock tower to listen to activists voice their concerns on why to vote NO on California's Proposition 54. President of the North County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Rob Howard, Associate Professor of Communication Dr. Dreama Moon, and Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Garry Rolison took part in speaking, answering questions, and addressing students concerns regarding Prop. 54. Prop. 54, which is scheduled to be on the special election October 7, ban the use and collection of ethnic and racial data in California. This ethnic and racial data is widely used by many different companies including: healthcare organizations, Police departments, schools, businesses, government agencies, etc. Dr. Moon said, "White women are diagnosed with breast cancer at a higher rate than any other group of women. Asian Americans are at a higher risk for hepatitis B. Latinos are more likely to die from complications of diabetes and African Americans die from heart disease than any other group." She also said that healthcare professionals use ethnic and racial data to find put why certain groups suffer from certain types of illnesses. Without the information these agencies will not be able find a solution. Dr. Moon also brought up the issue that she has been involved with the San Diego Police Department of racial profiling. She said that Hispanics and Blacks are more likely to be stopped by police officers in proportion to the population and that the San Diego Police Department acknowledges that police officers often engage in racial profiling and have developed programs to teach officers how to cease this practice. Howard said, "Minority communities are targeted by tobacco companies and have higher rates of smoking. Prop. 54 would keep us from knowing that. Also suicide rates, lead poisoning and other Photo by Adrian Cundiff/The Pride environmental hazards cannot be linked under this proposition to racial and eihnic communities. When you ban information what you do is you prevent yourself from working on a cure." Without ethnic and racial information people would not know what is affecting whom in these communities, therefore slipping between the cracks. GEICO's hiring! Pass it on! GEICO, a San Diego-based Berkshire Hathaway company, hired hundreds of local college students this year. 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Month, summer,çmses • intmsMfr- tm§ttf$t dmesuto Wide e mms-Hi^sà^ k/ IJ l-]® mTTP;//usac.UNR.EDU»775~784-6S69 ¿S&^wiS nmmmuo A%JuL H 1 4 DIRECT www.geico.com EOE/Drug test, physical, ereditane! background checks required. �I'llMaking the NWDhat'sGBehind Door Number Two: Take ext ecision, raduate Shool Perusing through the Hayton recommends that you "spend lots of time on many graduate schools and this." Of those students she has seen accepted into gradudegree options, a prospec- ate school each of them wrote, rewrote and revised their tive grad student must Letter of Intent/Statement of Purpose seven to twelve remember that in times of recession, graduate schools are or more times. This is a very important document and inundated with applications from hopeful students. deserves the effort and time a ten page paper would take, There is much more to applying to any graduate school maybe even more. than simply emailing the application and providing the Many students have heard of thé GRE. It is in students' necessary letters of reference. Think about the all impor- best interest to start practicing for this test as soon as tant Statement of Intent, the Graduate Record Examina- possible. The GRE is yet another one of the many stantions, if you are entering a literature related study, what dardized tests which play a big part in the acceptance to would you submit as your 10-15 page writing sample? the next phase of many adults' lives. Professor Hayton How are you going to pay for everything? What experi- recommends studying for this test 10-15 hours a week. ence do you have in thefieldyou will be studying? That's There are thrèe sections to the GRE: analytical writing, verbal, and quantitative. One concept you may be sure of enough to think about for now. A few hints about the guidelines for submitting all the is the writing requirement here will help you immensely necessary requirements. Your Letter of Intent should be as the GRE test date gets closer. It is imperative students a constant work in progress. It isn't the paper you finish prepare for this months in advance. Once you know that at four in the morning and it isn't another one of those graduate studies are in your futures, get your first of drawn out CSUSM ten page research papers. This is who many preparation books. To be competitive, Professors you are and what you plan on doing. Everybody enjoys Stoddard-Holmes and Hayton both recommend that out talking about themselves. Filter what you write. This will of a maximum score of 800, students should achieve a score of at least 600. take some research. It is wise to mention a professor at the college which This will reward the applicant with a competitive edge you are applying to whom you would like to work with. and a more attentive review of the other items necessary How is their program a perfectfitwith what you intend on for the application process. Schools will look at both the overall score as well as the section specific to your gradudoing? How are you an asset to this college? Literature and Writing Studies professor Heather ate goals such as mathematics, writing, or verbal. By USA GEORGE Pride Features Editor Interested in the Graduate Management Admissions Test? This test follows the same broad sections the GRE does: verbal, quantitative, and analytical skills. The difference is the approach taken to test these areas. The GMAT's scoring scale is from 200-800. There are also LSAT, MCAT, and Subject Specific tests. Research each of these options carefully. You want the best for your future. A Masters degree could provide the status and recognition it may take to achieve your dreams. * Here is afinalword of warning. Make sure references are approached far in advance so that they will write the very important letter of recommendation within the time constraints important to the applicant. It is wise to tell the reference that their letter will remain confidential: the candidate will not b e reading it. This will allow the reference to be more expressive in their response. The reference should be a faculty member or distinguished person who knows you well and will write glowing praises. It is important to provide each of your references with a list of your strengths, accomplishments, and goals from which they will draw when writing the letter. Above all else, make sure that you "enjoy every minute of it. You'll never be there again" said Hayton. The time spent in graduate school will be two very important years to develop your writing skills, your professional goals, and yourself. Personal as well as professional growth will come hand in hand with a graduate degree. G OT J OB? €HNSli!lf(Ni JL. MASTER'S DEGREE L A W DEGREE, MD, PHD, O R M B A ? , October13, 2003 i l am - 4 pm g» MjMÉí »JMlillÉ :«6JttÉfr.rt>i- ihijiiiijûjc f Founders Plaza Learn about school selection, application and admission process, financial aid information When: 2 pm - 4 pm Where: Commons 206 Meet informally with over sixty school/program representatives For more information, please contact» Career and Transfer Student Services 42(1 Craven Hall 76Û-750-49ÛÛ mm, mmMu/CATSS By CHAD SPINKS Pride Staffette* Hundreds of prospective employees roamed throughout more than 70 booths of companies who were eager to hire new faces. The job fair, hosted by the California Center for the Arts of Escondido on October 2, provided an opportunity for job seekers to look for work in one concentrated location. CSUSM did not host the job fair this year, but was one of the sponsors. CSUSM Job Fair Coordinator, Pam Wells, said, "We are not hosting the job fair on campus this year due to budget cuts, but we will have an on campus job fair scheduled for April 15, next year." Many employers expressed an interest in offering undergraduate and postgraduate students opportunities such as internships and basic field experience. Kathleen Bloomfield of Community Interface Services (CIS) said, "We do like seeing students. I was a student myself when I was hired here." She added, "We haveflexiblejobs, many where you set your own schedule." Robyn Heckler, Human Resources Manager of TRI-AD, said, "We are involved in the senior experience project and we offer internships for students/We currently have about ten student employees and we try to beflexiblewith scheduling around school." The event attracted all types of individuals looking for work. Erick Emms, a CSUSM senior, said, "It's pretty 1>ig, and it has a diverse selection of employers, from retail to professional. I'm just looking to see what's out there. • Students who missed the event can look forward to future job fairs currently in the works. The Rancho Bernardo and Poway Chambers of Commerce will host a career fair on Oct. 21.Last year the fair attracted over 1200 job seekers. In regards to seniors who are graduating this» December, Pam Wells urges students to bring resumes to the Career and Transfer Students Services (CATSS), adding "The RISE (Resuine/Interview Services for Employment) program submits student resumes to over 40 companies. The deadline f6r December graduates to submit resumes is Oct. 10." Provided by the job fair committee were complimentary bagels and coffee, along with handouts from the Employment Development Department (EDD) on jobfindingtips. Attendants were also given access to a booth reserved for resume critiques. For an extended list of upcoming job fairs and employment resources, contact Career Counseling or visit the website at www.csusm.edu/CATSS. 7 �M en's G olf T akes F ourth P lace a t I daho F alls C lassic S tephanie . *4«* 1 2^8 D aily CLOjHES W1|H HISJOIT • CLOJHES WIJH HERS[ORY jm#m By USA GEORGE Pride Features Editor ln;|nH ! ïii*i.> )>o»3fc;«»- »'II» m »i!in (7éO) 439*4535 6 25 S. C oast Highway * Oceanside» C A # 2054 A round of great scores was the result for the Men's Golf Teams at the University of Idaho Fall Classic last Saturday. Competing with 12 other teams, CSUSM scored a team total of 875. In the middle of the 6,663 yard, par-71 golf course at UI, Cal State San Marcos scored 875 (290-300-285) ! Cory Scoggin, senior, 210( 6777-66) tied for fifth overdll Rob Keller, senior 215 ( 72-7271), tied for 10 overall Brett Dolchj senior, 225( 76-7772) tied for 43 overall Nick Sherman, freshman, 227 ( 75-76-76) tied for 4 9 overall Casey Sartori, freshman, 229 (76-75-78) tied for 54 overall X "' 4 • llllifl •• v liPIII - • -••••• • : : : Rob Keller arid Fred Hanover finish putting on the 6th hole. th ; - T ill Rob Keller, Nick Sherman, and Brett Dolch walk the 15th hole at the Idaho Falls Classic. rd th th The Men's Golf Team plays again at the C at State Bakersfield Invitational, October 27 and 28 The Women's Golf Team played a round at Grand Canyon University. Stephanie Segura, a senior, placed second overall. Stephanie Segura, Senior, 153 (78-75), 2 Kyle Safford, freshman, 165 (83-82) tied for 12 Jennell French, freshman, 167 (84-83) tied for 14th Erin Thys, junior, 168 (83-85) tied for 16 nd th th through i n c r e d i b lï [0'i3l*n&®mßM& iliitìSttf liMlSI J O/MBA m P olitical S cience • I ^ W p a r a t i v e Law CONCENTRATION P Photo courtesy ofA0ebbieDimctor Dale/ CSUSMAssistant thletic Rob Keller puts for par. And Katie Obregon, freshman, 185 (95-90) p laced27 th The Women's Golf team plays again at San Diego State University, October 20 and 21. i f m \ l % EWer Law fe«^'Problem S olving I CrifiiHUrf J u s t i c e ^ ^ • B u a l Property/Telecommunications L a w Intfrttitional Law L a t e r a nd E m p l o y m e n t L a w MISSION-FOCUSED CENTERS p lifornia I n n o c e n c e P r o j e c t I p i t u t e f or C riminal D e f e n s e A d v o c a c y c Gtll C e n t e r f or C r e a t i v e P r o b l e m S o l v i n g i t i o n a l C e n t e r f or P r e v e n t i v e L a w ABA 188 2 AALS 1987 wwwXalifomiaWesterîî.edu �All Hail the Ombudsman By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride Ombudsman Here we are three issues into the semester and our confidence is high at The Pride. We, as a group, are excited with the response we are getting from the readers. Personally, I share this enthusiasm with the others because I am seeing empty newsstands and students with The Pride around campus. Also, I think the enthusiasm we have for the paper comes through in our reporting. The interactions I have had on campus with students and faculty are pro- ductive. Quite honestly, I have yet to hear any harsh criticism of The Pride and our stories. Be that as it may, if there are any harsh critics out there go ahead and email as well. On the topic of emails, I have received some emails that do concern me. The primary concern I have is that we are reporting on topics that encompass the entire campus, not just to specific groups. In this case, it is graduate students that have voiced interest in our workings at The Pride. As I perused the three issues up to this point, I noticed that THE PRIDE Corrections there were not articles specifically addressing the concerns of graduate students. Our articles cover stories that affect the campus as a total community from faculty to both undergraduate and graduate students. However, if there is something that we are missing in regards to our coverage of graduate activities^ please let me know and we will work on those ideas. That is it for this week. My email address is d o lan005@c s usm. e d u . Please contact me and voice your thoughts on The Pride. " THE PRIDE apologizes for the following errors: VoLXI No. 2, News Section, page 3, "PROP 54: Yes or No?" The Pride apologizes to Professor Stephan Nichols, Dr. Karen Nicholson, Cherine Heckman, Sean Mattingly, and Cheyenne BarrTor printing contact details without permission. VoLXI No. 3, Editorial Section, page 5, "Parking at the Dorms". This article was written by Michelle Wills, Pride staff reporter. ©: 19 - 29 Excellent Compensation Call Melissa (a), M kling Fami ìim eggdDnation@bldgföirs,eom LKI IKRTOTHEEDTiniRSF ULL-TIME By RYAN THOMAS CSUSM Student, College Business I'd like to congratulate the College Republicans on a successful event last week. The SUV and truck show sure was neat, I would also like to thank the College Republicans for clearing up my misconceptions about the Republican Party. I was under the false impression that Republicans stood for things like fiscal responsibility, individual freedoms, economic opportunity, family values, accountability, and common sense. I'm sure glad to be informed that . the new crux of the conservative agenda is SUVs. I was under the misimpression that the root of "conservative" is "conserve". SUVs don't conserve anything, so I guess I was wrong about that. So what does being Republican have to do with driving a wasteful vehicle? This question puzzled me as I walked through the protestors in Chavez Plaza. I thought to myself, perhaps the College Republicans are just celebrating our freedom to purchase any vehicle we want. That seems noble enough, but as Americans we have many freedoms. Are our CSUSM Republicans going to celebrate our freedom to purchase pornography? What about guns or booze? If we're going to celebrate our freedoms on campus we might as well have a giant porn display, get liquored up, and showcase the latest firearms in Chavez Plaza. I'll make sure to show; up wearing my finest f ur coat and baby otter loafers. Such an event would surely attract the masses to the College Republican cause. The more I think about it the more confused I get. Republicans promote individual freedom, but our College Republicans showcase the irresponsible excess resulting from this freedom. By aligning conservatives and SUVs the message is clear: Republicans at Cal State San Marcos really are the selfish and uncompassionate people you thought they might be. Once again I want to thank the College Republicans for setting the record straight. Republicans are not here to defend small business, encourage economic growth or lower your taxes. R e p u b l i - cans are not here to create jobs, pro- mote moral responsibility, or to ensure equality of opportunity. We 're here to sell you a bigger car. EVERYTHING ByTABIKAROJAS Pride StaffWriter It's 6:15 in the morning. The sun is not It hasn't always been easy. Sometimes yet up, but my day has already begun. I find the classes that I need are offered either myself in the kitchen preparing breakfast, to early in the morning or too late in the and calling out to my Children, usually for evening to accommodate my work schedule thefifthtime, that it is time to wake up and or my family schedule. Occasionally I will get ready for school. My morning usually get a phone call in the middle of class to flies by in a flurry of clothes, cereal bowls, inform me that one of my children is sick, and the ever-popular hunt for the missing and so I must leave class early to go pick shoe that has somehow managed tofindits him up. way into the bottom of the clothes hamper. While it is not ea&y to parent and return I am, like many students here at CSUSM, to school I have begun to notice that more a returning student after a hiatus in my people are making this choice. I see parents education. The decision to return to around campus frequently. I see them in school was not an easy one to make I am the University Store with their children a mother of three young sons, a wife, and a in tow while they purchase their books. Licensed Nurse in the work force. I had to I notice parents grabbing a quick lunch consider the overwhelming task ofjuggling with their child before rushing him back to home, school and work. In the end, my daycare and heading off to their next class. strong desire to obtain my degree and It is comforting to know that I am not alone follow a career that I have always wanted in the uphill battle of balancing family life outweighed any trepidation I had about and obtaining an education. If asked what returning to school. I am thankful that I advice I could give to parents who are have the support of my husband to depend intent on obtaining their degree, I would on. We have developed something akin to a have to say don't give up. Not only are you well-choreographed dance when it comes courageous but you are also teaching your to our busy schedules. When he comes children a valuable lesson. Education is home from work I go out the door to' important and it is never too late to go back either attend class or go to work myself. to school. �Fortune Cookie Says, « ByRYANBERNAL CSUSM Student % Fortune cookies are the only free food at Cal State San Marcos. You can pay 99 cents for a crunchy bowl of day old rice or grab a pocket full of fortune cookies for free. Do not mistake free for good; the fortune cookies are by no standard worth bragging about. Free, however, is always noteworthy. Most students who eat at The Dome fail to notice there is no price tag posted for fortune cookies. Students walk in thé food arena and walk out five dollars poorer when they could have satisfied that undeniable urge for proteins, carbohydrates and sugars for free with a fortune cookie. The history of the fortune cookie dates back to the 13th and 14th century when the Mongols occupied China. The Chinese needed a way to communicate dates of uprisings without being caught. Lotus nut paste moon cakes werefilledwith important SWIM Eatm information and then distributed in safety knowing Mongols had not acquired a taste for the recipe. This strategy eventually led to the formation of the Ming Dynasty and the freedom of China. Furthering the tradition, Chinese 69'ers put messages of good fortune into a cookie, instead of a cake, and exchanged them at the Moon Festival. Since then, the tradition of the fortune cookie has been extended to a complimentary desert provided on behalf of Chinese restaurants. On numerous occasions I have used fortune cookies as a means of survival. As a freshman at CSUSM, my friends and J would take platefuls of fortune cookies and share them amongst ourselves to substitute a five-dollar meal. During my sophomore year the act of sitting around a fortune cookie covered table underwent a transformation similar to that of the moon cake- survival strategy to tradition. Two or three of us would walk in the exit of the food per What are hour! By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride StaffWrter yjmuemiiu I was recently talking to a friend of mine on the subject of what are commonly referred to as illegal drugs. She said to me that she would never uSe illegal drugs again as she pounded a coffee and smoked a cigarette. I was amused by watching her smoke and drink as we w ww.hpu.edu/grad Hawaii Pacific University offerì nine graduate programs that emphasize practical applications, providing students with current solutions and innovative strategies needed for success. • PROGRAMS STUB»* • Master of Business Administration • Master of Arts in Communication • Master of A rti in Diplomacy « i l Military Studies • Master of Arts in Global leadership • Master of Arts in Human Resource Management • Master of Arts in Organizational Change • Mister of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language • Master of Science In i nf ormation Systems • Master of Science in Nursing Visité« H«w*«Ptcific Utmrtäy . mpr*$MMM m m p s : Mmi»y, Cet 13 . »! 18 ê,mA pœ, center for graduate studies 1 164 Bishop Street, Suite 911 • Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: 1 (808) 544-027S» Toll-free: 1 866-8RAD-HPÜ E-mail: graduate@hpu.edu amazing how many people look past the free basket of cookies in The Dome. The basket is in plain sight on the right hand side of the counter, conveniently adjacent to chopsticks, soy sauce and spicy mustard. "You are sociable and entertaining" and "You will be showered with good luck" because "You are going to have a very comfortable retirement" if "You constantly struggle for self improvement- and it shows." Go get those cookies! m 744-SWIM ' fMìiWifti ^Atei/te Free arena, grab afreeplate, turn to the basket of cookies and begin stacking. After twenty to thirty cookies were on the plate, head for the exit and return to the designated table. My junior year represented a stage of rebellion. The goal, make a clear statement about food in The Dome. Instead of walking in the exit, we entered through the entrance. As a group we glanced over the different options of food (as though interested) and after utter disgust, walked to the beverage machine,filleda cup with ice water, turned to the fortune cookies andfilledour pockets with enough to imitate a full meal. Then we would wait in line, along with other paying students, pay the fifteen cents due for the cup of ice water and snicker as though fifteen cents was too much to charge for ice water. Fortune cookies have a lot to offer a person: A meal, a snack, a messaging system, a history, a tradition, a word of encouragement, even a business. It is INSTRUCTORS $1"(|®|-$16.00 Vm : had: this conversation, I wondered just how the law has instilled a mentality to only think of ourselves as drug users if we are using drugs deemed illegal, regardless of their health risks. When I pointed out the contradictory nature of her argument, I was treated the traditional response for someone in her position, "I know, but..." Is that an acceptable response for someone who has just been enlightened to the normalcy that permeates within drug use? It must be since that is the answer one will most likely receive in this situation. However, that answer does not poke at the heart of the matter which is drugs are drugs regardless of how they are defined by law and 1 , really? society; A perfect example of how the law defines and shapes our acceptability of certain drugs can be found in alcohol. While popular in use and acceptability, alcohol has not always been the social fixture it is today. During Prohibition, the law would have the public believe that alcohol was a bad drug. White that did not deter everyone from drinking, it did change the perception society has of alcohol and its consumption. When Prohibition ended, alcohol's negative stigma also ended, making the prevalent drug it is today. Alcohol is not alone in being defined in terms that are dictated by the law. All of our controlled substances are defined as such. I now refer back to my friend who was drinking coffee and smoking while explaining her choice not to use illegal drugs. She is readily using drugs in the nicotine and caffeine she consumes on a regular basis, but she does not perceive this consumption as dangerous or problematic since this usage is legal. Also, society, while increasingly discouraging smoking, openly encourages coffee drinking. Think about how many of those green circles with the lady in the middle you see as you drive around. Is there something fundamentally wrong with our society encouraging one kind of drug use while punishing others who use another type of drug? Yes. There is a problem with a double standard in our social fabric. I think we can start to move in the right direction by realizing that they are only drugs regardless of legality. These drugs are defined by laws which are not absolute and are subject to repeal/ These laws shape how society views certain drugs and their usage. When thinking about drugs and reasons behind "why" and "how" for our own usage, we should be thinking of the driSgs we take and how our perception of them is shaped by the forces of law and society. This column is not intended to insinuate a free for all drug bender, it is intended to bring to light the complex and contradictory nature of our society. I should remind my friend that the next time she is enjoying her cup of coffee while reading a. newspaper article about a police raid on a drug house to look around her coffee house and ask herself, what is the difference and why won't this place be next? �ARTS 8 Tuesday, October 07,2003 T HE P ftlDE A nything E lse ByKRISTENREES Pride StaflfWriter This quirky yet romantic comedy should have been rated N for nuts. Thisfilmis unique because the main character, Jerry Falk (Jason Biggs) narrates each scenario for the audience. Thefilmis full of off-beat and hilarious antidotes, Jerry, a young up and coming comedy writer, is trying to figure out why his eccentric girlfriend Amanda played by Christina Ricci won't sleep with him anymore. Jerry's new friend, school teacher and aged comedian David Dobel (Woody Allen) gives Jerry all sorts of advice about Amanda throughout the film. He fires Jerry's lousy manager and teaches Jerry how to survive in New York City. Unfortunately Jerry has a weakness when it comes to ending relationships with anyone. He can't bring himself to break up with Amanda even though he believes that she is cheating on him. Jerry's situation quickly worsens when Amanda's alcoholic mother, Paula played by Stockard Channing, moves in with them. This film is unique and funny. It isiTt your typical romantic comedy. The neurotic girlfriend, and the over analytical Jerry, are amusing but not so much as Allen's character. Woody Allen does a masterful job at playing Dobel and was probably the reason why I enjoyed this film so much. Having the main character narrate throughout seems a little odd at first but the casting was done so well that the story is very believable and very entertaining; Anything Else is a young and funny. I would recommend it to anyone. Photo courtesy of Dreamworks Pictures Week Is Here Homeco Monday O ct Show us your ^^ Cal State Cajun Quarter Where: Mezzanine Time: 12:00-2:00pm Music, dancing, and Cajun food. Tuesday Oct.7& Speed Dating Where: Grand Saloon of the Field House Time: 7:00 pm One date, in 5 minutes Snack and Mocktails served IS | 1:AT M l i i l i i ÊÈÈÊ t s r i l IS ü 118 m IS W m i Ü ¡¡SS l 1 hub S \ * (if • IIMilPliV 1 Ì^W%iÌFmF IA lil|iiilW *i « Ä » I I B1U I I m Ä I ¡ Iii: • H I i M f I k Mm I mi ii » i • m mt hm Fmm l w n lc f i c« w l l I l sl al i« l et's flo couflarsin Thursday OctQ& Tell your bank the jig is up. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 American Indian Pow Wow fall 2003 free speech Proposition 54 student grievances https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/2e12c61326b80003a0022d1a5c362f3c.pdf a341c6aa52d4c72a6fc70d9c5f80b57a PDF Text Text www.œusnxedu43ride :—: — , TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, —003 : ^ _ "3 2 V O L . X I N 0.5 v CSUSM Students Speak On Schwarzenegger CFA By MELISSA RODRTGT1F7. By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StaffWriter Ever since voters decided to hold California's first ever recall election everyone has been talking, debating, predicting and being entertained by all the media chatter. The whole nation was watching. Would Gray Davis retain his j ob as Governor? Or would voters choose one of the 135 candidates running against him? Now the election is over, when the official results are announced, Davis will hand the reigns of the state over to Gov.-elect, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now, election buzz is dying down and CSUSM students hope that Gov. Schwarzenegger will do right by them. "I really hope that he does well, not because I like the guy, but because I'd like to see the conditions in California improve," said James Nguyen, a third year political science and economics major. Nguyen was against the recall and did not support Schwarzenegger as a candidate. " I hope things will change, I hope .. ... Am^ „ — schools get funding and that they don't cut classes because education is important." said Angela Morgan a business major who voted for Schwarzenegger. CSUSM students had differing reactions to the results of the r^irjSBf!^' m election. Some students are confident that voters have made the right decision in voting for Schwarzenegger. "I think he's well qualified to govern. I think he can step up and battle the issues, he has the charisma, he is forceful and able to do what he wants." said student Mike Markarian. "I'm glad he won because California is so f ar to the left any movement towards the right is a positive" saidMandy Schatzinger, a communications major in her junior year. "I don't think he's the sharpest tool in the shed but he's what California needs." Courtesy of Sarah Carlin!The Pride Some students feel that the success of Schwarzenegger's- career a» uvciuui win oc depenaeni on as governor will be uependent on 0 S whether or n o. he surrounds himself " S CHWARZENEGGER, page 3 Schwarzenegger name: m fra* Adventure Center has fun Wanna Play? ByDANIElUEBOLDT Pride StaffWriter With the opening of the M. Gordon Clarke Field House, the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) made getting involved and staying fit more accessible and affordable for students. The goal of the Clarke Field House is "To enhance the California State University San Marcos community by Asst. Manager Robby McClendon and Assistant Amanda Papandrea are prepared to rent equipment and provide information to students. NEWS ¡¡¡ti réfhreá ¡ ill PAGES providing recreational equipment, organized outdoor excursions, within a f un and outgoing atmosphere," said Laurence Bolotin, coordinator of student programs and services. Each month, the adventure center hosts a campus trip. Other activities sponsored by the Adventure include: kayaking (this month), paintball, rock climbing, and trips to concerts. Students are encouraged to sign-up for programs in advance and all suggestions for the center and f uture trips are welcome. The ASI Adventure Center is open to all students, faculty and staff. Located in the Clarke Field House, leisure and group fitness classes are also offered. The classes include: Ashtanga yoga, circuit training, hip-hop, kickboxing, cardio classes, turbo abs/jump rope, and A frican dance. Students may take these classes f ree of charge. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for faculty and staff. For student convenience there is also an entire inventory of equipment rentals available. Volleyballs, baseballs, footballs, as well as soccer balls may be rented and for a small price, baseball mitts, camping equipment, sets of golf clubs, tennis racquets (and much more) is available. Sign-ups are available at the Clarke Field House Adventure Center. For more information, contact Laurence Bolotin, the center's coordinator at (760) 750-6001 or e-mail asiadventur ecenter@yahoo.com. FEATim mmm Urges Change, Budget Management By JONATHAN RODLEY Editor in Cheif While budget cuts gouge the California State University (CSU) system, students and teachers are on the lookout to make sure their needs are met. Classroom instruction, class size, and funding are now protected by provisions made by the California Faculty Association (CFA). The CFA created a document in July 2003 to direct how the brunt of the budget should b e assigned at campus facilities. Along with the 2003-404 budget, the CSU chancellor sent the document to campus |$ administrators before the fall semester started. If need be, the chancellor said he would investigate and correct administrators that didn't follow the guidelines. At CSUSM some teachers think that administration isn't doing enough. "They George Diehr really haven't come to grips with the severity of the cuts " said George Diehr, CSUSM chapter president for the CFA. The CFA's document, called the Supplemental Report Language (SRL), protects undergraduate and graduate instruction. It w as adopted by the legislative budget committees and promotes cooperation between the CFA and the CSU. See B UDGET M ANAGEMENT, p age 2 Clubs Hindered By Copy Right Laws By DANIELLE BOLDT Pride StaffWriter Various clubs show documentaries on campus in order to attract and inform students of issues that they represent, however, because of Copy Right Laws and budget cuts these film showings have been impacted. The documentaries are vital to the livelihood of these organizations on campus. "It cost an estimated $400 to buy public ownership of a given film. The question becomes which clubs will receive money, and how much?" said Jonathon Poullard, dean of student affairs. Because of the cost of distribution rights and Student Residential Life's (SRL) indecision to allocate funds, campus organizations have not yet shown a film this semester. "It is the students' responsibility to come up See C OPYRIGHT, page 2 or Not to Be �ìsSEI mmrnmmnsmmmwrmm Copyright Editorial Staff Staff Writers E ditor-in-Chief Jonathan Rodley C o-Editor Elizabeth Baldwin D e s i g n 8c P hoto E ditor Doug L,asater D e s i g n E ditor Roberto Pelia N e w s E ditor Sarah Carlin F eatures E ditor Lisa George AScE E ditor Katie Sammons O nline E ditor Robert Woerheide C opy E ditor Will Butcher D istribution Adrian Cundiff B usiness M anager Stephanie Sapp A dvisor Jenifer Woodring Alex Rosalino Chad Spinks Danielle Boldt DiDi Lund John F Scripps Kristin Rees Melissa Rodriguez Michael Dolan Michelle W ills Nicole Sullivan Ryan Mock Scott Carpi Sharon Bay ron Tim Johnson Tabika Rojas Robert Towers All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride; represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos; Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be under 500 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm.edu, rather than the individual editors. It i s t he p olicy <*f The Pride n ot t o ¡¡¡¡j^ tising w TM Pride should not be construed as the endorsenient or investigation of commercial enterprises or r ^ m f o ^ ^ The reser^s the right to reject The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year» Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. Cat State San Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.esusm.edu/pride Ad e-mail: Fride ads@csusm.edu continuedfrompage 1 with their funds," Poullard said. Due t o t he e ffects of California's budget crisis, there is a continual impact on student involvement at Cai State San Marcos. With t he large cut backs to California State Universities, there is not enough money to p ay for the distribution f ights of these films. Pollard added that SRL can only supply a limited amount of money t o f und these films. Erik Roper, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) vice president and external vice president f or the Progressive Activist Network (PAN), mentioned t hree ways t o get approval of a film's copy rights. Roper said, " SRL told u s that we can do one of t hree things: —Pay each company the $400 t o show a movie; —Get a letter of approval f rom each company; —Have professors list films as p art of their syllabi. Poullard, however, says t he films would (legally) only b e made available t o the students of Budget Management continuedfrompage 1 "It puts primacy on education and requires administration t o report on these issues," Diehr said. The SRL gives priority t o the needs of classroom instruction while requiring reduction in administrative costs. I n California, the general f und f or the CSU decreased 11 percent f or the 2003-2004 budget, according to the CSU website. " There's going t o have t o b e t rimming," said Interim President Roy McTarnaghan. " The needs of student courses are our number one priority - getting t hem t o graduate on £ime is number one." McTarnaghan said that despite limitations on enrollment, CSUSM has more students and less money. "None of u s are thrilled the states e cono my is in t he situation i t's in, but we're all working e ffectively. «ür=F . P said.e h r McTarnaghan Di however, reckoned the e ffects of budget cuts and t hinks changes need to b e made in handling the budget. The CFA urges s taff and students to monitor their campus to ensure that the CSU complies with t he SRL. They provide a " to d o" list on how to monitor budget compliance at the CFA website. At CSUSM, among other things, the budget forced student f ee increases, class size increases, and also p art time lecturers were laid o ff. The CFA is very concerned about the e ffect on lecturers Diehr said. "Many of these teachers need to pay the rent and pay for food." Although t he budget h as had numerous impacts on students and s taff, the CFA recognized e fforts made by administration. "We're pleased with some steps, but we believe much more needs t o b e done," Diehr said. Diehr is also a professor of management science f or t he college of business administration. He said he sees t he potential f or improvement in how the college of business manages their estimated expenses. He said that officers those classes, not t o t he entire campus." These measures will cost students ample time, energy and money. Roper said that Swank Motion Pictures sells distribution rights of movies t o various institutions and colleges f or a m inimal cost. Roper and others would like t o see Cal State San Marcos get an institution p ass with Swank t o show films at a reduced price. Poullard agrees that there m ay b e a better solution that will help t o eliminate the tedious phone calls, large bake sells and car "have not touched the administrative p art of the budget." Regina Eisenbach, associate dean for the college o f business administration said, " It's premature t o draw that conclusion at this point. We have j ust received our fall 2003 budget so no prior decisions have been made." The SRL states that prior t o reducing classes, student services and library f unding, colleges must reduce administrative costs. " The college of business is sticking t o the supplemental language report to the best of our knowledge," Eisenbach said. She added that the college of business may or may not b e representative of other colleges. At this point however, Diehr said that there is "need f or real substantial changes." H e said that administration I R HRBVl • HB K k I f* it If i H II h asn't realized t he severity of the cuts and that t he s tructure and size of management must b e changed. " San Marcos h as t oo many mid level m anagers," D iehr said. " They're still t rying to m ake changes at t he margin -- increasing class sizes and terminating lectures." Diehr also said t he foundation could b e doing more f undraising t o address the budget crisis. Another goal of the SRL is to u se alternative f unding to help lessen t he impact of budget reductions. Diehr said that the foundation should be borrowing f unds and looking for more people to donate to CSUSM. " There is no magic bullet for this budget situation and we can expect increasing costs if not more budget cuts," Diehr said. "This is not going to be over at the end of this academic year." ^ f ^ ^ v ppyp|||||r ^ M j p p i j¡¡¡S| •• • ito b - washes. Until something can be accomplished, though, clubs like P.A.N, w ill only be able t o show movies in a reduced f orm. \? M J p % ¡I •pu m M.fil I à$Èk mm |¡ ¡¡| m m £ A : JB S % I FRIE 0 K 1N G Tell your bank the jig is up, You*ie done with fake free checking's monthly fees and you re ready for Washington Muttiaß truly Free Checking account. Truly free, wkh no monthly fee no matter what your balance» no direct deposit requirement and no M mmmmm ilt H II TU T m i AM n mmmwim i t mrmmmnn smm* 8$ mmrmmnmwm charge to talk to a teller. Reject fakery* G o t o any Washington Mutual Financial C enter o r call 1~8OÖ~?88~7O0Ö and switch to trulyfeeChecking today. mm-mmumm mmnm w &smum i mm t h Washington Mutual MORE H M N INTEREST: UA WiCUmtzd �THE PRIDE Tuesday, October 14, 2003 3 FLU SEASON IS UPON US ByRYANMOCK Pride StaffWriter As the cold winter months of fall and winter approach, the cool winds and short days bring with them the ominous threat of flu season. Notorious for dripping noses and aching sinuses, it i s again that time of year. Fortunately for the students of Cal State San Marcos, student tuition pays for f ree health services j ust down the road. Health Services being a luxury that few students are aware of, or for that matter, take advantage of. With a growing student body on a grow- as, " an acute, highly contagious disease ing campus, it is much easier to contract caused by any one of at least three types of such a virus through harmless contact. virus; it can be distinguished f rom a cold, San Marcos still being very much a com- by sudden fever, prostration, weakness, muter school, much of the student popula- and sometimes severe muscle aches and tion has other obligations, such as work, pains." family, community, friends, and the list Because influenza is easily contractible, goes on. So the last thing on one's mind is people can r un into many complications, to stay healthy and protect oneself f rom a including but not limited to: severe fever, flu or cold outbreak. pneumonia, bronchitis, or other ailments. At the Student Health Center, many In most circumstances these are curable, health services are offered to students at but for the most part, not very comfortwhole sale prices, or even free. Such f ree able. services includefluvaccinations. One very simple way to avoid any and all Encyclopedia.com characterizes the fluickness this winter is to stop by Student s SCHWARZENEGGER Health Services, and have them administer a f reefluvaccination. A vaccination works by injecting a healthy subject with antigens, who in response develop antibodies to battle the foreign threat. Thereby, your body produces immunities to the more dangerous version of the antigen, the pathogen itself. Usually vaccinations are constructed to take care of A or B strains of the sickness. But as the Influenza virus mutates or alters over time, it is necessary to get a new vaccination every year. To contact the Student Health Services, please call (760) 750-4915. CLASSIFIEDS GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONS!! continued from page 1 Earn $ 15-$125 and m ore p er s urvey! w ww.paidonlineopinions . com with advisors that will help balance his inexperience. Nguyen said, "Arnold lacks political experience.. .his moderate politics made him electable. I expect Arnold to be asking for a lot of consultation because he has no idea what he's getting himself into." Another student, Erin Sullivan said about Schwarzenegger, "I don't know if I can take him seriously because he's an actor, we'll see what kind of committee he comes up with." Student's concerns regarding budget cuts and rising tuition costs are not yet being directly handled by the governor. Although the eighth step of Gov. Schwarzenegger's "100 Day Agenda" listed on his website www.joinarnold.com is to "Streamline the bureaucracy and send more money to the classroom." there is no way to know exactly how the governor will address funding issues facing the California State University system. The Young Voters for Arnold website, www.arnold4gov.comdoes does contain a quote f rom the new governor regarding this situation, he says, "There is currently a leadership vacuum in Sacramento. With college tuition fees skyrocketing and classes being cut, young voters are paying the price for career politicians' mistakes. I intend to change all that." Mathematics Tutor Retired i nvestment e xecutive w ith advanced d egree i n mathematics i s available t o tutor c ollege l evel mathematics courses. 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Ultimately, the problem lies within our 3 environment, which for the majority of the | students here is non-conducive in encouraging interpersonal relationships. Besides those of us living in the dorms or involved ""¿Jzh j f ^ m ^ ^ | | p in the Greek system on campus, there are ^ few, if any, resources for meeting new people and developing lasting friendships. v wN ' ^ M /^spmt In an effort to promote campus life, the ByDIDILUND programming board put on a speed dating Pride StafifWriter event last Tuesday. Unfortunately, the turnout was poor and the students who did Like so many other young females show their faces were the same ones you before me, I discovered the complete lack see at every on-campus event. of campus life at Cal State San Marcos These students acknowledge the lack of during my first semester here. a social scene on campus. They see this That was after the first several men I not as a problem with the atmosphere here approached told me about the significance at Cal State, but rather within the student body. "I look out and see people sitting in their cars during breaks on campus and that is ridiculous... This is a time to meet people and make lifelong friends; this isn't accomplished by removing yourself f rom the campus community" said Brett Gladys, student coordinator of the Programming Board. Gladys mentioned that it is essential to build a community on campus, but that students r efuse to involve themselves in the activities and programs here. Besides a lack of activities on campus, women have noticed that many of the single men here are unapproachable. Men on this campus often objectify women and go for those who are pretty, shallow, and generally subtract f rom the bank of human knowledge when they speak. This dynamic of male personality influences women to act the part of the easy superficial girl in order to get the guys. It's a never-ending circle with the result being that the singles here develop shallow relationships with equally shallow partners. Many singles on campus worry about pretensions, styles, impressions, and putting on fronts. What we really need to be concerned about is constructing a campus community and opening ourselves up to meet new people. Our goal should be creating a sense of belonging here at Cal State San Marcos. Albeit disappointing in attendance, the speed dating event did o ffer a solution to the crisis. Through more activities that promote relationships we will have life on this campus. Through more effort from the students we can create a campus spirit which encourages interaction. As Gladys said, "be the spirit you wish to see on campus." His Perspective: The Frustrations ofa sing male at Cal Sate San Marcos By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride StaffWriter Have vou ever been on the date ft™, heU^ The A ssoci^ed ^ udatrts Incc^p™ rated Programming Board nut on an nil SsivX™^ mghtren« the Masquerade Ball D^rfS^W»! • ' their disappointment and frustration because they are without a setting which fosters meetmg new people and developmg enduring friendships. His Perspective Being single at Cal State San Marcos is a difficult task. Trying to find a girl with a naked index finger is a chore in and of itself. Is it j ust me or are more and more people finding their lifelong partners at an earlier age? Whatever happened to dating? To me dating helps to find out what I really want and what I don t want f rom a woman. Dating also helps me find out more about y fi°d ° u t w h a t Z^^Z^U^Z V.J7 ^ inree.peopie. n a person a tehotdog a ndhamburgerseveiydaythey may ^ y e r learn h owjuicy steak is. J , ; ™ / ^ I f J U K ? b u r * e r 0 n <* , i n a f u n W h e n 11 c o m e s t o " lifelong 7 ^ ca ° somebod .Zs'^fc^jrs ssrjxazizrzsi will not settle for anything less than a juicy dents who are committed to others It will steak. get us single guys o ff of their backs' People need to be more stern when pickThe singles scene in San Marcos is viring out their lifelong partners or those tually non-existent. There are no quality whom they are about to spend a year or dance clubs. Even though that may not be more with. One year is a long time, espe- the best place to find a quality woman it cially if you are not with your ideal mate, would at least give us a place to interact If you want a nice guy that looks good and with each other. The only meeting ground has brains, don't settle for the guy who for singles at Cal State San Marcos is in has one but not the other. Being mainly a classes, dorms, or yoga classes at the field commuter school, it is hard to get people house. together because we are always trying to Speed dating at the Field house last Tuesbeat the traffic and go home. day was a great idea even though there was Where to meet single ladies only enough time to meet four girls out of Speed dating was a great start for Cal about 20. In order for speed dating t o be State San Marcos in trying to establish ^ j o r k where singles can meet other singles. The problem is that there is poor advertising for campus events and there needs t o be »<** of these types of events in order for singles on campus to meet other sin- Tips for those living single: By ROB TOWERS raalg'thif you T now l a t i n f PriH^ffuw reading t ms you know dating MeSaffWnt. ^C^r^or^ ** Seeking your match - or do If you were o L semiconscious you just want to hook up? Are you l a s t I e e k ® T „ J r S . 1 looking for love? I S S i ? know Mardi Gras Or 1 you have a case of ^ ^ T w ^ aI S licentious hunger that only that Z k to b T s inLe L A l S hot babe in your math class with F o r e x . le J * w the Britney Spears pants and body 7 ' m A Sl' f . l ^ could satisfy? Or perhaps you're s peefdating shin" d £ a female with the same shameless Addition» 11v Z u I' — and proud o f it—cravings o fthe BaU^is ^ pected^o s ellout b Tthe guy in y our sociology class who t i m e this g o i to looks exactly Idee that British l a s t w e e f c ^ p ^ c onducfd soccer star, David Beckingham, its first-Sin^ScSe S u r i e v ^ d except this one's not taken by Posh here are some hiehlialitQ r n i w Spice and you know he can satisfy f r o m the survev your every sensual longing. 12 CSUSM males answered the Whew, is it getting hot in here? And can we publish such a torrid t 0 5 3 with most of them around intro to an article on the singles 23 years old 8 were sinele All scene at CSUSM? A fter all, o f i h e m reed that hJt isn't there some kind of rule that p l a c e s t o m e e t . ah gi Feature Articles can't be erotica? a r e . a t s c h o o l through friends Allow me to downshift this article a t work, at parties at bars/clubs' f rom an R rating to PG-13. Seems like common sense Less That's much more comfortable. • f r e q u e n t responses were- at the * ' effective there needs to be more time so that all participants can meet each other, According Business major Eric Anderson it was a little shorter than expected. «It (Speed Dating) was a good opportunity to meet people and have f un a tthe same time." Student Survey the library, gentlemen ask where they're now guys there are many quality at coffeehouses, at the beach, at from, be friendly (as opposed to women at CSUSM Shvness and ST* *^ ^^ ^ s t i l f ) , u s e f r i L d s toTake the lack of nmsy , introduction, this one's a winner, among the main gripes. This is a 7 CS USM women answered j ust ask them out on a date. misconception: out of 17 women the survey. Their ages also You might want to make approached for the survev T were T^ *^ ^ ^ •tot ** ^^STSiSi L L±C S me SmgleS asked said this ? ^^ ° were easy on the eyes - those are too ' ' . V • - ' a PP™ ach w a s but 1 in 2 odds, gentlemen, or l in 4 if V . T •. . • on the other hand, some said it you're picky finel " T h i s One's a ^ J * ~ 80 u s e ^ y Women reported similar • •. , honed intuition on this one. difficulties in meeting singles Wlnner > JUSt a s k there's the Babewatch Finally, and in § unanimous a g f e e m e n t a 11 m e n a n d t h e m O Ut OH a d a t e . " F'T^i'l? ^J"? women, ' •" '" go surfing this weekend, with one exception, agreed that The women s strategies were a proposed ASI Singles Club 8 were single. Women agreed with men regarding the best P l a c e s t o m e e t < I ualit y s inges. Women, however, indicated a P r e f e r e n c e f o r meeting singles on " n e and while in chat rooms. When asked what steps these people t ake to meet singles, their res onses wer P e : say hi, wink, give them a g ° o d smile, ask th eir name, make lots of personal i ntroducti <>ns ~ it's all about odds sim " a r t o m e n s , i.e., smile, wink, with an active events calendar y hello, and so on. Have we and CSUSM SinglesEvents, both ® t u m b l e d " P f a fundamental on and o ff campus, like a Singles human truth that applies to both Cruise would be a f un and g L t sex s ® _— o r have all these people way to meet other singles, r ad ® Dale C arnegie's/fewtoJ Fi« Before you. start to think Fr ^ s and Influence People! that meeting a quality single at . When asked what makes it hard CSUSM is hopeless, look to the these m e n to me e t singles, left and right o fyou. Look around their responses were: lack of and notice that person in the back * ™ e ' l a c k o f quality females, of the class, he/she just might ° k a y ' m a y b e l f y ° u ' r e holding out have an eye on you. for Charlize Theron ~ come on sa �THE PRIDE Ronnie's Wild Life: By MCHELLE WILLS Pride StaffWriter inning aroundas a CSUSMstudentanp getting things done; don't forget to sleep bar and rushed out of his dorm room. On his way to class, he met up with his friend Mike Flores and they walked together to their psychology class. When asked about the class he said "It's cool and it's easy for me and it's fascinating sometimes because it opens up my mind to new i deas" A fter that, he met up with new friends and went on to his calculus class, where his lack of sleep was beginning to catch up with him. "She (his teacher) writes fast and I was falling asleep. I didn't get any sleep in the last week," he said. Back in his dorm, Ronnie made chicken quesadillas, worked on homework with his friend Mike and watched "Porky's" with his roommate Aaron Koop. He walked to his last class of the day with his friend Mike, turned in his homework and went to the ASI Homecoming celebration outside. He saw his academic advisor and went back to his dorm room. Gratefully Ronnie slept for twenty minutes and went to work. Ronnie works at a convenience store on campus. At work, he danced to the music in the store and made his fellow Have you ever been sitting next to people in class and stopped to wonder about their lives? Who are they? Do they share the same interests as you? What is college like for them? For the next few issues, I plan on interviewing random students here at CSUSM and asking them those very same questions. You will get a chance to see what a normal day is like for other college students and how they cope with their .own home and college lives. Ronnie Swaim is an eighteen-year-old freshman here at CSUSM and one of the pioneer dorm residents on campus. He has many hobbies, including snowboarding, wakeboarding, motorcycling, and go-cart racing. One of his favorite hobbies is making new friends. "I love to talk," he explained to me, " I used to be really shy, but I 'm not as shy right now, because I don't know anybody at school, but I 'm still shy around girls at first." It was Monday night and Ronnie had agreed to his interview in my dorm room on the floor below his. Already an acquaintance of my roommates Erin and Ashley, he and his own roommates were on their way down to hang out with them. With a room f ull of noisy roommates, we agreed to grab some chairs, and sit on the f ar side of the kitchen, a little out of the range of noise. I asked him about his day and this is how he began. Ronnie woke up at 8:30 Monday morning and was really tired. He stayed up late with other dorm residents and was finding it very difficult to wake up. He had been up since 1 a.m. dancing with his roommates and friends. Ronnie talked about it: "I was hyper and really in a dancing mood because I 'm excited about the (Masquerade Ball). We started listening to music and two girls came over, so I started dancing and they were dancing and everyone was laughing because we were moving to the beat and I started dancing with them. "A couple of my favorite dance songs came up and we had a contest about who could dance the smuttiest. Michael Jackson came on and I started doing my Michael Jackson impression and we ended up getting three noise complaints. J uris D octor "We stopped playing the music so loud, but we began running around because we were all on a triple dose of coffee. A fter that JD/PhD - History or Political S cience we settled down and watched L IM - Trial A dvocacy "The Recruit". Around 1 p.m. I MZlfllM - Comparative Law went to bed and everyone left." Still recovering f rom that night's events, awake, but not ready to get out of bed a fter seven-and-a-half hours of sleep, Ivomjie wciit back vo bed and Criminal J ustice slept fifteen minutes longer. Intellectual Property/Telecommunications Law He took a shower and picked International Law out his outfit for the day. "I was Labor and Employment Law going to wear a collard shirt, but chose a t-shirt i nstead" he said. He went on to explain MISSION-FOCUSED CENTERS that he likes his collard shirts, but they're not as comfortable as his t-shirts and when he's tired, he feels more relaxed in a t-shirt. In a hurry, he grabbed a Gatorade and a nutra-grain employees laugh. A fter work, he went to Home Depot with his roommate Aaron and bought plants and appliances to decorate the float that was being designed for the Dorms. He worked on homework and then came to my dorm to visit my roommates, where he began his interview with me. A fter the rundown of his day, I felt like I was in a whirlwind. "You did all that in one day?" I asked him. " Yes" he answered, "and I have two papers due tomorrow for class!" He looked at the clock in our kitchen. "It's 10:15 and I still have to write them," he said. I asked him if he would be starting on them soon. "Maybe" he answered. Lai state ban Marcos student, Ronnie Swaim, is constantly busy with homework and social life in his freshman year. CALIFORNIA WESTERN : Hi Bit If IIW S N DIGO A A 8A 1982 A AtS 1867 WWWX9lifornisWest0rn.edu �Hail To The OMBUDSMAN By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride Ombudsman One of the interesting aspects of the position of Ombudsman is that I am not required to necessarily agree with what our paper is doing. As such, I am not terribly distraught over our content or the direction our paper is heading; rather, there are minor problems that we overcome weekly and improve with each issue. One such problem I see is the manner in which we are handling corrections - all of them are not making it into The Pride each week. Therefore, I will be including the corrections at the end of my column from now on. The corrections that will be submitted will come from my own critique, the editors' observations and f rom reader inquiry. From the onset of the paper's distribution this semester, I am aware of two corrections that were overlooked last week that will be included this week. As always, I would like to encourage everybody to keep reading The Pride and sending me your feedback. Also, take The Pride home with you and share it with friends and family so they can get a sense of what is happening at your school. A fter all, if we are doing our j ob of providing a newspaper that is indicative of the campus as a whole then The Pride should be an accurate reflection of the campus worthy enough to share. Please remember that I do value the responses I wwmi) BtcERm fm [/fccepwcr M / Cwwr tm*Ni, x mm* * m ** HEAR «JMTJlüsr fwWtenuG 1wm mm Ills* m which ge^ H Fitsrcw y S TO it^fif -JOHN AS 6 oveRNA K > CONNER.« owe*' EVirSyoNg r o T » £ WeUCDfTA! WW F AU. Y o u J OHN CONNER UH, I get f rom you all and include them in my considerations for this column. dolan005@csusm.edu CORRECTIONS Vol. X I No.3. In this issue, in the caption accompanying the photograph with the article "Coffee Hour," the country of Colombia was misspelled Columbia. The Pride apologizes for the spelling error. Vol. XINo.4. On the front page and on page two in the article "Meet the Dean, Or Not," Vicki Golich is incorrectly identified as the dean of students. Jonathan Poullard holds that position. Ms. Golich's position is interim dean of the college of arts and sciences. Note to the Editor By ALEX ROSALINO Pride StaffWiiier I believe that it was stupid for the powers that be to increase the student fees. That is a very direct statement and may seem harsh, but I feel there is no other way to state it. Other people and I registered in late June for this fall of 2003, but learned that we had been dropped due to a sudden student fee increase. They could have warned all the students about what they were going to do by sending out e-mails. My friend received a little card in the mail stating the financial change and said "I barely noticed it." When I did go to there office to ask why, they claimed they did send out e-mails. I wish I would have got one. Did you? Luckily I was able to re-register for classes. By Chris Martin CSUSM Student As the writer of the article in question, 78 magazine's "Get It On In The D orm" and a current student at CSUSM, I feel it pertinent to inform readers that the so-called "opposition" to the article, or rather the violators of our civil rights, failed to confront 78 magazine directly about their apparent concerns pertaining to the magazine's content and still remain anonymous. The premier issue of 78 was summarily rounded up and exiled to the bowels of the circular file for what could be construed as a protest to my evident lack of morality. This act strengthens our view point that we must all be vigilant if we are to maintain our civil rights on our college campuses. To Cathy Nguyen of Student Health Services I ask - what article were you reading? Like it or not, it is legal for the majority of University students to drink and have sex. Having a drink with a member of the opposite sex to blow off steam and possibly engage in an act of protected consensual sex is quite different f rom "taking advantage of inebriated girls (which) could lead to sexual assault." Contrary to your opinion, the message of "Get It On In The Dorm" was the following. Here are some stereotypes, lets laugh at them, and by the way, if you're going to have sex, be responsible. This was primarily a humor piece with a few crassly presented common sense pointers. For those of you who recognized it as such, congratulations. [mu.cmmwki cmm- Furthermore I find it offensive that you assume our student body is incapable of making rational decisions regarding their sexuality and that a few sarcastic remarks will lead educated adults to commit sexual assaults. Your objections make sense only if we blatantly r efuse to acknowledge the use of irony and take items out of context. Those trained to read critically can clearly see that the article was carefully constructed to address both genders. Any perceived "gender biases" are a result of careless reading and the injection of the readers' own preconceptions. I suggest you read the article again - this time analytically. 78 is alternative media - meaning we don't have to be for everyone. It also means we don't care if we r uffle a few feathers with the ultra-PC crowd. A fter all, t hat's the point of f ree speech: - To have f ree and open exchanges of ideas regardless of their popularity - The freedom to have a voice, to disagree, be disagreed with, and to trust people's competency to make up their own minds based on all the arguments. Deciding what information others can access is best left to fascist regimes. To produce media in any other manner would be considered a journalistic travesty not only by the publication I represent but by me as well. Finally, though we disagree, I want to thank Cathy Nguyen for participating and offering her opinion publicly and I hope more people will lend their voices to the forum - that's what 78 and The Pride are here for. �THE PRIDE A&E May I Take Your Order? By JOHNP. SCRIPPS Pride StaffWriter Where do we go to eat? Whether out on that first date, hanging out with friends, or that special occasion, it's a question that plagues us all. It is a question that begs an answer. I took upon myself to find one. I picked what I thought were the best restaurants in the area t o fill out three basic categories: 1) a place to go with friends to socialize, 2) a place for a first date, and 3) the five-star anniversary special. If you are looking for a social atmosphere that allows for your underage friends to sit with you, you'd probably choose a place like TGI Friday's. Unfortunately there are no TGIF's in San Marcos. The closest one is in Oceanside. Most of us do not want the hassle of another long commute but, luck is just around the corner. There is a place that serves alcohol, but still allows for your underage friends to sit with you. They have great meals and delicious finger foods. The social setting will allow for you to get a little loud without offending other patrons. Drum rollplease. The answer to all your problems is the San Marcos Brewery & Grill. They have a whole selection of home brewed, non-pasteurized ales, such as: honey ale, a rich oatmeal stout, Premium Gold and a Weizenbock. T he possibilities are limitless. Fortunately, the brewery is only one exit West of Twin Oaks. All less than two minutes from the dorms! They have the typical finger foods like nachos,-potato skins, and chicken fingers, but also some more interesting items such as calamari stripsr and a sausage sampler. Entrees tend to be American, but there are a few things that stand out as being different like the Cajun chicken bow tie pasta and the ale battered shrimp (fantastic!). The prices are comparable to TGIF, with an average amount of $7 to $9 a plate. If you ever find yourself hungry while sitting around and watching television head over to San Marcos Brewery & Grill. They even have a take out menu. You can contact the brewery at (760) 471- 0050. If you're looking for a place to go on the ever important first date, look no f urther than The Old California Mining Company. They nicely blend sheik with affordability, which is great considering you'll need to purchase a parking pass next semester. The décor is reminiscent of an Old Mine. The inside consists chiefly of mining paraphernalia with wooden beams, mining carts, lanterns and shovels. The ambiance is quiet enough for you to talk. There are enough conversation pieces on the wall to help when there's nothing left to say. Just think; where else could you say things like, "Wow. Look at that ax!" or "Look at that lantern. By the way, can Î light your way home?" There is a really good selection of steaks. The food, aptly put is American. If you decide against the consumption of meat there is a selection of salads and pastas. The servings are not too big. The Old California Mining Company is a great place for a first date. It's not too loud, not too bold, and it has pretty darn good food at a price that will still let you pay for your books. You also have the option of ordering your food for take-out. Photo by John P Scripps/The Pride San Marcos Bar & Grill is a popular dinning hot spot on Restaurant Row. Unfortunately, there are not ' 5-star restaurants in San Marcos. However, there is one located in Old Town off Interstate 5 south, just before you get downtown. It is a bit of a hike, but a worthwhile trip especially when celebrating an anniversary or the like. The restaurant in question is called El Agave. It is an unsurpassed holein-the-wall Mexican restaurant. I have taken many friends there to prove my point and have yet to take one that disagreed with me once they'd finished their meal. The International Wine & Food Society, La Jolla Chapter (of which I am Tuesday, October 1 4,2003 7 RestaumntRow a member) awarded it their blue ribbon in your parents to pay for parking and books. 1998, which is no small achievement. It Anniversaries only happen once a year, so has a bar that contains over three hundred live a little and enjoy a nice evening at El tequilas, something else which makes them Agave. famous in San Diego. Whether you decide for a place to In regards to the f ood... there are n a dine with friends, a place to take that words. The sauces, which make or break special someone or a place to celebrate any five-star meal, are incredible in their variety and depth of flavor. Thè food is strictly Mexican. Some of the dishes have a unique twist imparted by the chef. For example, the filet mignon is smothered in a traditional peanut sauce and filled with goat cheese. It is a sort of Mexico meets the 21st century steak. It is extremely delicious. This restaurant lacks one of equal comparison. So for that big anniversary, show your loved one that you care. Take them Photo by John P Scripps/The Pride downtown; buy them a shot of tequila for a $150 bucks - j ust kidding. I guarantee that Old California Mining Go. is a great they will love El Agave. The restaurant is placeforafirstdate in San.Manoos. small and not well known which means you should still call ahead and make an anniversary, all of the aforementioned reservations. It may cost you an arm and a restaurants are great for whatever your leg. Prices range from $25 to $33 a plate. needs are for the evening. Bon Appetii! You may even have to borrow money from The Majority I S % 83 ) of Cal S tate Sari Marcos students think people risk harming themselves if they consume alcohol prior to being sexually active. Based on data collected from the Spring 2002 CORE survey of 585 student respondents One Drink « 12oz Beer or 4*5oz of Wfne or 1 oz Liquor Sponsored by the Cal State San Marcos Substance Abuse Advisory Council Copyright ® 2003 DeeWiliow Graphics Design and its licensors. All rights reserved. �•! ftHMHI : • - tft •Ml ,"- a and i s used b y P olonais' : c haracter-ia' ' show- that h e i s spying- on m mmm* ployai p t&mg fib a spect of fais character, ™ " Eaeîr ç ast Member g ot to p ick t&ett $mp*.' i f fti t o s it ; space In t he middle of this | i éeas t&af t hecast h &t Î wanted t o stay ¿ tôs t o t he script; I d idnVwanf t his production t o tie rfl abolit p rops" 7X .. ' ^ I i i d e ^ t hé c ast c arried t t e ..scnpi ^ t e W b î ^ i tod û ^ m m m g betweeni l l l l l mfc^m&t proved t o provide an amazing] w entout aBd t hellîitiamed It «e Äug gfa t he middife of t he I w as - * iûtmp&mg1 ^aintaoe à sd i t "the™ s tage J fer ^ jii wpt k; r; o f t he p l a y i h e tot w ay w e e an. T his p lay a sks (its m By NICOLE SULLIVAN Pride StafifWriter The Miramar A ir Station will hold its 48th annual air show this weekend at the Marine Corps A ir Station in Miramar. The show will r un Friday^ October 17 more. There wil1 be an area f or kids called the Kiddie Korner. There will b e areas t0 purchase food and beverages and a sit n t - The Oasis. Memorabilia i t e m s s u c h a s s h i r t s a n dh a t s w i l 1 b e sold. Parkin g is f ree as well as admission downrestaura through Sunday, October 19. The show is a n d b l a n k e t seating. Preferred seating f ree and open to the public. Gates open at c a n b e P u r c h a s e d through t he website at 8:00 a.m.; the show starts at 9:30 a.m. and w w w m i r a m a r a i r s h o w . c o m or by calling ends at 4:00 p.m. the M arine Corps A ir station at (858) 577A twilight show is scheduled f or 1 0 1 6 o r a t t h e day of the show. T h e a i rs t a t i o n e x e c t s Saturday night. It will r un f rom 5:30 p.m. P 600,000 people to attend this to 8:30 p.m. It will feature pyrotechnics^ weekend's event. More than half flare drops and fireworks. ' a m i l l i o n people attended last y ear's show. T h e M a r i n e Cor The three d ay shows will o ffer: Over P s P ublic A ffairs office a d v i s e s lon 100 military and civilian a ircraft displays; S sleeve shirts and pants b e simulation rides; the U.S. N avy's world w o r n a t t h e e v e n t T h e y a l s o s u SS e s t famous Blue Angels - they will only s u n s c r e e n , hats and/or sunglasses t o b e p erform at the day shows - ; t he Marine w o r n a n d to b r i n g y o u r c a m e r a - T h e y w i U Air/Ground Task Assault Force; the U.S. h a v e d e s i S n a t e d a r e a s f o r water. Strollers o r A rmy Parachute team Golden Knights; wheelchairs will not b e available f o r rent fireworks; a j et powered vehicle; aerobatics - A ny rollerblades, f rom famous civilian pilots; and much s c o o t e r s > b i k e s e t c w i n n o t b e permitted The Blue Angels flying high above the Mirimar Corps Air Station. beyond the gates. They ask that you don't brmg backpacks, large bags, ice chests, Directions to t he event: take Interstate15 or Interstate-805 t o the M iramar Road or coolers A nd no alcoholic beverages or exit. For more information please call (858) glass bottles will b e p ermitted. 577-1000. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2003-2004</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The fourteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 California Faculty Association (CFA) campus life Clarke Field House fall 2003 politics https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/a74abf9b3e7348c71cd5ed49f3b36520.pdf ff73bc39648451b5d7eb86838ed30e4e PDF Text Text CAi'f'Ok^fh www.csusniedu^5ride TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 2003 Utr} fFv VOL.XI NO.6 Can I Get a Price Check? NOPE By CHAD SPINKS Pride StaffWriter United Food and Commercial Workers, UFCW, members organized a strike against Kroger, Albertsons, and Safeway chain grocery stores that began October 13. According to the UFWC website, the strike is an effort to protect employee benefits which are being cut under a new provision. The new provisions would decrease medical benefits by half and jeopardize long term employee's pension plans. A lawsuit has been filed by UFCW Unions against Albertsons and Ralph's, who have locked out employées, for violating the California Mass Layoff Notification Law (California Labor Code: Section 1400). The law requires all employees to be given 60 days notice prior to a mass layoff. Andrea Conner stands at the entrance of the Ralph's shopping center holding a picket sign reading, "Ralph's Employees On Strike." Motorists drivé by honking horns and giving thumbs up of approval as she waves back with a smile. "Any support we get is great," Conner said. Students living in the Uni- Protestors outside on Twin Oaks Valley Rd. encourage shoppers to take versity Village Apartments have business elsewhere. become aware of the strike over the UVA resident, Amanda Howard. Approaching the Ralph's entrance, past week. Ralph's is the closest groThe strike has not deterred all stu- union strikers hand customers lists cery store to UVA residents, "I have to dents from shopping at the Ralph's. "I of alternative places to shop. Andrea go grocery shopping, but I go to Stater still go over there (Ralph's), because Conner convinces one customer, Scott Brothers. I totally support the Union. you can't always get what you need at Low, to shop elsewhere to support I went over there to strike and I don't Stater Brothers," said freshman Aimee the union. "I'm with you, because even work there," said freshman, and Bradley. See STRIKE, page 2 Presidential Candidates Anounced JJM Wffuh t pick-up truck wraps around thellgli^iosTaroraveii Road and Twin Oaks Valley Road last Sunday. Pick-up Crashes At CSUS By JONATHAN ROIXEY Co-Editor A black pick-up truck slammed into a traffic light last Saturday at the intersection of Twin Oaks Valley Road and Craven Road at the main entrance to CSUSM. The driver, Curtis Roberts, is currently listed in critical condition at Palomar Medical Center. Police reports are yet to be issued, but witnesses said the driver speeded through a read light and lost control of the vehicle when he hit a dip in the road. See PICK-UP, page 6 Nmmm Breast Calmer Awareness FEATURE sm Ü ill For A Frightfully Good Time... Features 7 ARTS Ephraim P. Smith By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StaffWriter ' A new president for CSUSM will soon be selected from three candidates who will be visiting our campus to meet with students, faculty, alumni and the community from Nov. 5-7. The candidate selected will relieve Interim President Roy McTarnaghan and succeed our former President Alex Gonzalez. "These are an extremely strong pool of candidates. Each one of them Karen S. Haynes Dennis L. Hefner would be a great president for the campus. They all have extremely good experience and they will be able to lead the campus immediately through these challenging fiscal times and meet the needs of the students," said Colleen Bentley-Alder, Director of Public Affairs for the CSU Chancellors Office, Karen S. Haynes, President of the University of Houston-Victoria will visit Wednesday, Nov. 5, Dennis L. Hefner, President of State University of New York in Fredonia will visit Thursday, Nov.. 6, and Ephraim P. Smith, vice president for academic affairs at CSU Fullerton will round out the visits on Friday, Nov. 7. Students who would like to meet the hopefuls can attend open forums at the Clarke Field House on Nov. 5-7 from 1:45-2:30 pm or they can attend open receptions in the Dome Terrace at 5:30 pm Additional information about the candidates can be found at www.exec utivesearch.calstate.edu. Month I IS!-; Dance, Music, & Culture Arts 8 ARTS te, s?» 48th Annual Miramar Air Show Takes off... 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We the Ralph's shopping wouldn't have the great center, across the parkthings that we have if it ing lot, is Longs Drugs. wasn't for unions. I'm going to go over to Longs," Department manager of Longs, Brad O'Husky said Low. said, "We're seeing a lot Strikers hope to of new faces. People are put a dent in the amount supporting what they of business going in to are doing over there, the grocery stores. Their efforts are visible in the and they don't want to "I totally support the Union. I went over there to strike and I don't even work there," Amanda Howard Freshman few customers roaming the aisles inside the store. Ralph's Manager, Clancy Smith, quietly checks stock through the store. "Sales are definitely down," Smith said. He added, "but we're getting better everyday." Mr. Smith1 commented on his striking employees. "They're good people. It's kind of sad to see them out there," Smith said. "I just hope things get settled." 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For thenext few issues, Iplan on interviewing random students here at CSUSM, and asking them those very same questions. You will get a chance to see what a normal day is like for other college students, and how they cope with their own home and college lives. Shaken not stirred. Nichole serves cold drink to one happy customer. CLASSIFIEDS GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONS!! Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.paidonlineopinions.com Sales Position Available S e a s o n a l Sales Position available at Bose store inC a r l s b a d a n d Escondido. 15-40hr/week. $10/hour. C u s t o m e r Service oriented. Carlsbad (760) 438-4820. Escondido (760) 298-9745 M a t h e m a tics T u t o r Retired investment executive with advanced degree in mathematics is available t o tutor college level mathematics courses. 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She sits in my Tuesday, Thursday Literature class, and like me, is originally from Temecula Valley High School. We even graduated the same year. When asked about High School, she told me that she used to want to become a veterinarian. She joined a medical academy program in High School, but soon realized that it wasn't for her. "I was like why am I doing this? I wanted to be a veterinarian!" It was by the end of high school when she realized that she didn't want to be a veterinarian anymore. She was approached by a teacher, who suggested the idea of becoming a lawyer. She was intrigued by that. " I love to argue," she explained to me, "So I was like why not become a lawyer!" When asked why she is majoring in English when she wants to study law, she explained that one has to have a bachelor's degree first, then after that, they can go to law school. «c \Tir>V»rvlo nidipH in a• orner. Nichole rushed by, apologizing, and explaining how she Was trying to change, but she had gotten locked out of the women's employee bathroom. She suspected the guys who worked there of using it, because it was cleaner. Dressed warmer, and ready to do the interview, she began by telling me about her day. Hollick nti liAr wav in to Kor on her way in t/v her biology class, she looked around for her crush. "I try to sit by the person that I like in Biology, but it never works!" Nichole laughed and said "Sometimes people sit by him, and I'm like don't sit there!" She feels like this class never participates enough, but she likes it because she enjoys group discussions. In the middle of class that day, Nichole began to feel sick. "I have an herbalist that we (her family) go to, and I realized that I hadn't taken my anti-stress pills. I had to leave and go home and take the pills." When asked why she takes herbal stress pills, she told me that the stress could sometimes be too much. "Sometimes I just want to be a fly on the wall," she explained. Nichole's Love Life: Nichole told me that she had read the articles in The Pride about speed dating, and people's f rustrations with the dating scene at CSUSM, and agreed. "People are either married, or I can't talk to them because this school's not social, but then again, I haven't been going to most events. It would be great to meet someone at school, but my main concern Nichole went home, tried going is getting good grades. I was online to check her credit card reading the articles, and was like statement again, but still couldn't god yes! I want there to be more get the information. She took events like that". Nichole used her pills, played with her new to party a lot, but got tired of it three-month tabby- Himalayan after a while. "I'm just a home- kitten, then left her house to go body in disguise. I like to meet to the drycleaners, and to take her someone who would like to just mother to an afternoon of tea. make dinner at home, or go to the beach. I try to fight it, but I'm just An Afternoon of Tea a homebody at heart." Nichole explained to me how she and her mother had been going to tea for several years now. For Nichole's Day: Nichole woke up at nine thirty her mother's birthday, Nichole on a Wednesday morning, and decided to treat her mother to a was tired because she had been teahouse called The West Gate. up late working on homewoik. When asked about going to tea, "Mornings are stressful for she explained, "I know it's kind me because I can't get up", she of weird, most people don't do said, "I will have to stand in the that. I don't remember why we shower, then I at least have to first started going, but I like it. do my hair because I don't want It's fun. It's something that you to look like a schmuck!" She can do with a lot of women. I checked her credit card statement remember the first time I went, online, but couldn't get the infor- I was like going to tea, what?" mation she needed, and ended up After that, Nichole waited in the being ten minutes late. Then she car, while her mother looked at showered, styled her hair, and shirts; then they drove to the reshurried out the door. Nichole taurant to meet me. had to park in a dirt parking lot, because the others were full. She A planned Evening hates the dirt parking lpt. "I even Nichole laid out the rest of her broke my shoe one time!" she evening for me down to every said. She lost her train of thought, homework assignment that she as she looked across the room at was going to do. When asked some customers who had not yet why she does so much planning been served. "It's hard being here she explained, "I have to. I thrive (in her family restaurant) and not on having things planned. I like doing anything, I want to help." planning things ! " A server, and a manager at her parent's restaurant La Paloma in vista, Nichole has worked for the restaurant all the years that they owned it, and for the last three years, it has been her only job while she goes.to school. On the evening of our interview, I met Nichole at La Poloma, which means " the doye" in Spanish. She was not in yet, so I sat and waited. It wasn't very long before her mom came over and introduced herself to me. She shook my hand, and seated me at a table Out of the dirt parking lot, and múaY^ $ THìs is ya--great place; T t rn uo i g • Physics »Mathematics • Chemistry • Computers E xperienced & P rofessional N olan D avis, P h.D. 760-434-7216 Locateci close t o campus. �10 T hings to K now About B efore You Buy A Car By D M LUND Pride StaffWriter Ever heard that expression, "Buyer beware?" It's true, innocent car buyers often don't know where to start when buying a new car and are consequently talked into buying a car that doesn't satisfy them. An informed customer knows what he/she wants and what to expect when negotiating. ^ Know what you want. Many people buy cars before they have taken the X time to do the research on what type of car is for them. If you plan on getting married and starting a family within the next few years, that new sporty convertible probably isn't the car for you. Likewise, that used V-8 pickup might not be a good choice if your gas consumption is on a limited budget. ^ ^ ^ Know the worth of your W old car. To estimate the / value of your vehicle, J m ^ look up prices on websites such as KellyBlueBook.com or the classifieds in the local newspaper. Remember that one of the biggest profits for car dealers is their used car lot. Although it may take longer, selling your car directly makes you more money than trading it in. ^^ I Know whether new or used works best for you. Santiago Sierra, a salesperson for Hoehn Audi said, "Are you willing to take a risk buying a used car from a private individual or play it safer by buying from a dealer or do ^ younot want to have any trouble whatsoever and buy a new car?" Althougfe\used cars are more affordable, oftentimes the condition of the vehicle is unknown and the car is\ no longer under warranty. With cars that have a high retail value, it may even be cheaper to buy a/iiew car. A Know whether leasing or / I buying is best for you. ^ X i If you plan on turning in l y o u r car in 2 or 3 years, leasing would definitely be more practical than buying a car. However, commuters find the mileage limitations a burden and people who enjoy adding modifications to their car are either penalized or unable to receive extra monetary value when they return the car. M ^ Know what you want to ^ ^ ^ pay for the car. Negotiat| ing is the most important part of buying or leasing a car. Be assertive and realistic in the price you want to pay. Get bids from several different dealers, including internet sales sites such as CarsDirect.com. Hussain Mahrous, President of the San Diego chapter of Wild Horses Mustang Club said, "Pick a car that you want that's within your price range and don't let dealers push you around. Set a goal on how much you're willing to pay and don't let a dealer screw you over." to know your credit so you have an idea when the dealer discuses APR rates and the down payment of the fairness of the rates you're offered." You can get your credit report online from equifax.com, or truecredit.com. the car you're going to get, look at consumer reports. Compare mechanical performance and the reliability of the car. Also, look into the performance and safety and rate it in terms of what's important to you." According to Talebi, it is essential that consumers understand what qualities are valuable to them. The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) rates cars in terms of safety while magazines such as Car and Driver contain numerous articles on performance. Know the best time to buy f a car. Clark Overstreet, a / car salesmen veteran of / 15 years, said, "One of the best times to buy a car is the end of the year because generally that's the time dealers are getting rid of cars and offering discounts." New models are often delivered between August and f ^ L Know the reliability of the October. Dealers, anxious to rid ft J car. According to Sierra, Know your credit. Check their inventory of the old models, "Once you know what M * ^ your credit union or local usually discount cars during this type of car you want, J bank to find the lowest time. you should look at consumer V * ^ rates on loans. A prereports for history of reliability." approved loan will provide added Consumer guides rank car reliconfidence when haggling over Know the qualities of the ability and should be included the price of the car. Make sure car. Alan Talebi, Acura when doing research on a vehicle. you have a realistic idea of your car salesperson said, JDPower.com, a site that has been credit. Jackie, Finance Director at "Look at the quality of described as the Ralph Nader of Cush Mazda said "It is beneficial 8 the car business, rates vehicles based on experiences from actual owner experiences. 10 Know how the car business profits from you. Dealers typically make money in three ways: from the trade in, the new car, and the after-market sales such as extended warranties and body kits. Car dealerships receive rank and rewards based on volume and annual increase in sales; they want to sell their cars. By researching the type of car and deciding on how much to pay for it, you should be prepared to stand your ground and haggle with the best of them. Knowledge of the car and of what you want is the key to being a satisfied consumer. �S ports Editorial: David Bofiton Ombudsman's Notes By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride Ombudsman There is quite a bit of news happening right now in California from the recall of Governor Davis and the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger t o- the labor dispute between the United Food Commercial Workers and their management at local grocery stores. These are hot topics that which people have strong opinions particularly because they are politically and ideologically charged. With that being said, The Pride is resolved to provide a balance on these and other important issues. These are issues that should encourage, if not demand, reader feedback. In doing some research into other ombudsman columns in major papers, it is obvious that it is quite difficult to keep everyone content with coverage that is provided. This is an unfortunate consequence of news reporting on issues that are divisive. Some readers go as far as to dig out an undertone in articles which they believe proves a bias favoring one side or the other. I have not received any complaints accusing The Pride of political alliances or choos- By TIM JOHNSON Pride StaffWriter ing favorites, but it is possible. We, of course, do not have the reader base of a major city newspaper. Therefore, the number of responses I receive is limited, but all the while crucial since The Pride is here to provide information to the readers. Since there are many issues that affect us all if for no other reason than geographic proximity, I want to know your thoughts on them and your comments on our coverage. The email, as always, is dolan005@csusm.edu. San Diego Chargers wide receiver David Boston made an impressive showing on Sunday's 21-27 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with 181 receiving yards, 12 catches and two touchdowns. He also apologized to the team, coaches, fans, and franchise about his behavior since he signed with The Chargers on a -seven year contract. This does not mean that Boston won't strike at the bolts again. He has already been suspended for simply not showing respect or dedication to the team. He missed important team meetings that players were required to attend. He lost his temper and yelled at members of Corrections forVol. XI No. 5 In the article "Adventure Center has f un . .. Wanna Play," the first quote made by Laurence Bolotin is in reference to the Adventure Center not the Clarke Field HouseAlso in this article, the phone number for the Adventure Center is incorrect The correct number is (760) 750-6009. In the article 'TViay I Take Your Order," the photograph of the San Marcos Brewery and Grill incorrectly identifies it as the San Marcos Bar and Grill. The caption for the Blue Angels photo misspells the word Mirimar, it should b e Miramar. the coaching staff. This suspension was enforced during the Raiders game, forcing Coach Marty Schottenheimer to start wide receivers with little or no NFL experience. If Boston does not throw afitor decides to show up to team meetings, he may also get hurt. Boston missed the game against The Broncos because he hurt his heel. Boston has a past history of feeling pain which includes a knee injury while playing for the Arizona Cardinals. If Boston does not get a new injury, the old ones I i n ' San Marcos Fire Department crews arrived within "j^l^yi ^J | minutes at the scene. They cut the door open and pulled the unconscious driver out onto a stretcher. A firem f T O m P S Q G X ambulance sped from the scene minutes later. u — r amimsymm ¿ \ m may always come back to effect his game. While playing with the Arizona Cardinals Boston had two D.U.I.'s. He did not learn from his first experience and got a second, meaning he may get more D.U.I.'s in the future. The Chargers will not let that slide and take disciplinary action. This may take him out of more games, practices and helping the bolts get into the winners bracket. Boston has plenty of talent and muscles to be a great football player, however, has an attitude and hard head to be another Ryan Leaf. Let's hope that Boston is not compared to the unsatisfying quarterback when all is said and done and just helps the Chargers get a few wins this season. SARAU r\ FtoW IS HEAVy "TOP j u s t oN My WAY T o SDOO CU A S S YA ¿ 4 T E S ríRST TWO WS i Mo h : sfotte H you about? iJtt&toLmiw Ï X m m WHAT y a w M B M , H A V E T 0 C « A N ö E H y tampon 0 r # E f V B R ^ HOUR. L e t t e r s To T he W hy A ttack T he Corporations? In response to Leila today. Granahan's opinion article I I'm glad the College simply would like to say good for Republicans brought a car the Corporations. I hope CSUSM show on campus; it is a free continues to contract private advertisement for corporations industries because without their who help the community with taxes we would not have any jobs and tax revenue to the State. funding to get an education at the It is also something fun. I enjoyed low price that we all pay. the show and got to look at some If we really wanted to fix of the new American V-8s. It's n our budget problem for our ice to dream of getting a better campus we should privatize car, supporting the American the university allowing fiscally car industry and of course our responsible people to make cuts community. where necessary instead of the horrible government employee Nicholas Bonomi C mismanagement that we seeSUSM Student I think women on the campus don't realize how unapproachable they are. I am in upper division classes and it seems that almost every other woman is married. Then the ones that don't have a ring on, you have no idea whether or not they have a boyfriend. For a lot of guys they don't want to be disrespectful and just start hitting on a girl without knowing if she has a boyfriend or not. Then I have heard a lot of women say that all they want is a nice guy, but usually it is not the nice guy that is going to walk up and hit on you. He is going to be the BfcPN u e t y DID m d w r r LAimp SAX Editor one that sits in class and just talks to you and asks you how your weekend was. What guys are looking for varies between guys but most guys are not looking for a supermodel. They might be nice to look at but men do want someone who is an equal and just someone they can have f un with. I am a 22 year old single male on campus and I am not looking for the superficial girl. I am looking for someone to go out dancing with or watch a movie with or just go out to dinner and talk. I think women expect too much out of the men on campus and if they are frustrated about not meeting good guys the> should start approaching men Most of the men I have talked think it is much easier when woman approaches them. So if you ladies are really looking foi someone, start going up to the guys and talk to them. You jusl might be surprised. SeanEagan CSUSM Student �THE PRIDE Tuesday, October 21, 2003 7 M embers of A P S S s how their s pirit d uring h omecoming w eek. G houls & s keletons r eady to s care all w ho are brave e nough to v enture d owntown By SHARON BAYRON Pride StaffWriter Those looking for a truly thrilling evening need look no further than Frightmare on Market Street in downtown San Diego. Located in the heart of the Gas Lamp District, Frightmare on Market Street is as chilling as its name implies. People of all ages are lining up, anxiously awaiting to be scared, and indeed, Frightmare delivers. A ghostly, emaciated gatekeeper wishes its participants "good luck" as they descend into a dungeon like hole. The screams of the brave group already navigating the maze can be heard at the entrance, adding to the suspense in the air. A mixture of dim lighting, bloody figures, and denSe fog all feed the apprehension of the unsuspecting crowds. Around each corner lies a frightening surprise, and each step leads into a different horrific scene. The groups of people that enter this haunted labyrinth may enter individually. Most groups exit the maze intertwined and linked at the arms, gripping their unknown neighbor with a panicked clutch. As the maze progresses, the scenes become increasingly intense, and by the time the maze ends, thrill seekers are literally running up the exit stairs and into the safety of the well lit street above. Frightmare on Market Street will run for the remainder of October until November 1. Tickets for the haunted maze are $12.99 and may be purchased directly at the box office on Market Street, or online at www .frightmareonmarketstreet.com, and group rates are available at the online site. Frightmare runs Friday and Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. During the weekends, this attraction becomes fairly crowded, so those planning to buy tickets at the box office should plan to get there early. If the line to get in looks discouraging, don't worry. Music is provided by local radio stations outside while you wait. Also beware of the occasional bloody ghoul who has been known to come up from "underground" to startle unsuspicious guests. 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The dance troop combines dance, music, and storytelling with the sacred traditions, cultural heritage, and immense history of African Americans, and African people worldwide. Choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, founded Urban Bush Women in 1980. Since then, she has created almost 40 dances, including her choreography for Urban bush Women, and her creation of HairStories. According to the Urban Bush Women website, HairStories is a production which.. "explores the concept of nappy hair and itsr relationship to images of beauty, social position, heritage and self-esteem." The production also focuses on the intense debate in the African American community about the politics of hair. HairStories was inspired by moments in the choreographer's own life, as she herself battled with these very same issues. The group is going to perform excerpts from one of their famous works entitled HairStories here at CSUSM on November 10 at 6:00 pm in the Arts center room 111. Seating is lim ited, and it isfirstcome, firsi serve, so get there early. Foi more information on the eventvisitwww.csusm.edu arts_lecture/ Annual Miramar Air Show I IMIHl^^ . lie-I helicopters I'-mi;- ' 1 planes w^re spectacular. , The jets screamed pást the crowds breaking the sound barrier at over 660 miles pèr hour, The Blue Angels werfc magnificent with their ttícfcs and aerobatics* T h r , A f ^ $ Golden Knightó parachuted out of à helicopter and the sound and f ury r flourished as the Marines Showed their assault demonstration on ground with mock artil- By N ICOLE SlJTLLryAK I Civilian planes, military helicopters J ets and ground force were all displayed for public out of tanks and walk through every kind of aircraft. All branches of the military displayed aircraft or defense machinery for the jp^blje to see; Cg S p e e t a t o rj Krystal a nery, was there for ibe first , 'tiiiie^^>r6u^her: • /.'husband and ; three • 3&n<?ry was well pleased Oracle 'Challenger. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 CSUSM President fall 2003 grocery strike student life https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/2b0abbbe71c38f38186935e553bac29f.pdf 229bb135cfec61dff4e22a5239b962c2 PDF Text Text M ichael M oore, g uest s peaker, p ostponed By ADRIAN CUNDIFF and JON RODLEY Pride StefiñVrifm Due to the wild fires in Escondido and the rest of the county, The California Center for the Arts, Escondido officially postponed the Michael Moore guest speaker event scheduled for tonight. The City of Escondido made a request to The Center to cancel all shows for today and tomorrow. "Rescheduling will be done by The Center with CSUSM and Michael Moore's management,'5 said Fred Tracey, director of marketing for The Center. "That process will segin right away" Moore is best known for lis Academy Award winning documentary "Bowling for Columbine"; and "Roger & Me." Not only is Moore a well-known moviemaker, but has also written many VOL.XI N0.7 TUESDAY, O C T O B E R 28, 2003 wwwcsusniedu^sride controversial books. "Stupid White Men," was the best selling nonfiction book of 2002, according to bookreport.com. Erik Roper, vice president of External Affairs, was one of the key representatives from the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) who helped make the decision on who would be speaking at this year's Intercultural Speaker Series. "Our school is not a very well known school, and by having him (Moore) as part of the Intercultural Speaker Series it will put us (Cal State San Marcos) on the map," Roper said. Roper added, "Because of Moore's popularity, students at Cal State San Marcos do Free speech on c ampus Students protest in designated speech area to smali crowd By SARAH CARLIN News Editor "Wee ooh wee ooh wee Protestors reenact the police shooting of an unarmed man to a few stuooh," wailed the mock dents 60 ft. from the stairs in front of University Hall, police officer as she ran up the stairs connecting According to the Public because: One, the former "This is a testament to Mezzanine and Founder's the fact that the free speech Assembly Policy of area between Academic Plaza, chasing a man wear- area is down here (in front CSUSM, protest may occur Hall (ACD) and Science ing a white t-shirt with a of University Hall) where in the area designated by Hall 1 (SCI1) received blue bandana tied around there are no students," said the university president numerous complaints the crown of his head. Erik Roper, who video- as the free speech area on from faculty conducting Efforts of four CSUSM taped the entire protest. campus. The free speech classes and research," students around noon on Roper added that at the assembly area is located said Dean of Students and Wednesday, Oct. 22 to S.U.V. protest held last in front of University Hall Associate Vice President bring awareness t o the montji by the Progressive (UH), 60 feet from the Jonathan Poullard. "Two, National Day of Protest Activists Network, the front steps of the building, we recognized that as the Against Police Brutality university made it clear to during the hours between 9 campus grows the space in took place with under ten them (the protesters) where a.m. and 7 p.m. front of UH would become students present to witness the free speech area is, and "The current location in See P OLICY, page 2 See MOORE, page 2 the event. it isn't a high traffic area. front of UH was chosen E ducated bean f orfeits e spresso market Adam Gonzalez (left) and Joe Mujica (right), employees at the Educated Bean, are ready to serve coffee to students. ByJOHNSCRIPPS Pride StaffWriter Educated Bean, the coffee kiosk in Founder's Plaza, has been forced to stop selling espresso because Starbucks is coming to the new library. Starbucks, the international coffee chain, has negotiated a contract with CSUSM to setup in the ground floor of the new Kellogg Library, due to open next semester, to sell espresso exclusively. It was also agreed that Starbucks would have the espresso market to itself. "I was a little apprehensive to continue selling espresso," said Steve Mcintosh, the primary owner of the Educated Bean. Ever since the Starbucks opened up in the shopping center across the way, he had noticed a significant drop in espresso sales at his own booth. Because Starbucks will be moving on campus, Mcintosh is happy to let the espresso line go, as the profit level from those sales was becoming smaller and smaller. There are other benefits too, like reduced labor costs, since there had to be a minimum of two people in the booth when they were selling espresso in the past. According to Mcintosh, while the Educated Bean will no longer be selling espresso, it has been allowed to expand its line of wares. It will be selling a number of things that Starbucks will not be selling, such as an expanding line of cookies, chips, and a variety of fruit smoothies. They will continue to sell fair trade coffees, along with their chi latte's and chocolate drinks. With this vastly extended line of products comes a new multi-year contract and rates that have actually been lowered. Starbucks PR executive Nick Davis said, "Starbucks builds alliances with companies and organizations, such as California State University, San Marcos, that understand the value of Starbucks and are able to successfully deliver-the Starbucks experience to our customers. Starbucks does not provide information on the terms of its agreements, but we are very excited to be working with CSUSM to bring Starbucks store to the campus community." Biochemistry junior, Evan Delatorre said, "Starbucks will cost more. Students don't have that much money." Literature and. Writing professor Dr. Susan Fellows said, "I think they should be able to sell espresso. I find it absurd that there are not enough students to buy espresso from both places." Mcintosh also wanted to express his gratitude to the Foundation for their generosity. "I want people to know this was a good thing," Mcintosh said. "I think this is going to be a win-win situation. We've greatly appreciated the support we've received (from students and faculty) and hope it continues after Starbucks opens." NEWS ¿ ' m Wh C SUSM f fowinàfo 20,000 students? lipi*®*" FEATURES I Cell Phones I s your phone the bestforyou? PAGE 4 EDITORIALS J| �luride Editorial Staff Writers E ditor-in-Chief A l e x R osalino Elizabeth Baldwin C o-Editor J onathan R odley D esign Sl P hoto E ditor Bong Lasater D esign E ditor R o b e r t o F elia N ews E ditor S a r a h C arXin F eatures E ditor l £ m George j > AScE E ditor jfCatie S ammoxis O nline E ditor R obert Woeiiieide h C opy E ditor W$II B ntelier A drian C iindiff B usiness M anager S tephanie S a p p A dvisor J enifer W oodring VriStäff C had S plnks D anielle B oldt Dim Land John F Scripps ,• Á ées : ÄfärkFerrera M elissa Rodriguez M ichael D olan M ichelle W ills N icole S ullivan . • ' Äyaii M o c k , S cott C a r p i Sharon Bayron Tim Johnson Tabika Rojas R o b e r t T owers continued from more of the 'center' of campus." Poullard added, "It is probable that this location may need to change in the future if the area interferes with the normal conducting of university business." Greg Lukianoff of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) said, "Free speech zones should be the rule, not the exception. The university should have the courage to treat the entire campus as a free speech zone, not just a particular area." Lukianoff explained that the legal rationale behind the policy of the university is that they are able to authorize freedom of assembly in regard to time, place and manner, however, that it is morally wrong not to foster free speech on campus, especially in terms of a peaceful demonstration. "A lot of this is determined in collaboration with risk management and university police personnel," said Poullard. "You would not want to have a free speech area that might cause the potential harm to persons and/or prop- A student lay in front of University Hall veiled in a sheet protesterties. The current free ing police brutality. Photo by Chad Spinks/The Pride assembly policy allows for a different venue to one protester to move that a cop would shoot should know what is be named if university his demonstration from someone 41 times," going on. Stuart was unaware Sean officials deem the cur- Founder 's Plaza to the said student that the university Stuart. rent location a liability front of UH. Last Wednesday's Stuart saw the second had a designated free risk. For example, if there was going to be a protest was a reenact- half of the demonstra- speech area. Roper protest with more than ment of the police tion, which was held in informed Stuart of the 2000 people we would shooting of Amadou Founder's Plaza, when rules regarding the move the assembly Diallo, who was shot the protesters gave up designated free speech 1999 in trying to reach the stu- area and times. to an area that would February New York. Diallo, an dents in the designated safely accommodate "Then it really isn't unarmed man, was shot free speech area. Stuart free speech," said such a protest." Since Poullard has at 41 times infrontof added that the demon- Stuart. "And it's good stration was definitely that you are breaking been at CSUSM he his home. "It is pretty insane good because people the rules." has only had to ask MOORE continued from page 1 A ll opinions and letters to the ;• e ditor*publ ished• •J b , The Pride, represent the o pinions o f the author, and d o not n ecessarily r epresent d ie v iews o f 2%«? Pride> or o f C alifornia .State University S ap M arcos. U nsigned e ditorials represent tiie m ajority opinion o f JT^e Pride e ditorial b oard. L etters t o t he e ditors s hould i nclude a n a ddress, telephone n umber, e -mail a nd i dentification. t e t t e r s m ay h e e dited f or g rH0unar a itd l ength. L e t t e r s J ¡^^^•(^•••••••ilid s ubmitted v ia e lectronic m ail ^iti^ r ather t hail t he i ndividual e ditors. It The Pride not t o ptint a nonymous l etters. advertising i n The Pride should not b e the e ndorsement or investigation o f c ommercial e nterprises o r ventures. The Pride r eserves the right to r eject any a dvertising. The Pride i s p ublished w eekly on T uesdays d uring the a cademic year, d istribution Includes a ll o f C SUSM c ampus, l ocal e ateries a nd other S an M arcos c ommunity e stablishments. C al S tate S an M arcos 333 Twin O aks V alley R oad S an M arcos, C A/92096-0001 Phone: ( 760) 7 50-6099 F ax: ( 760) 750-3345 E -mail: p rlde@csusin.edii http://www.csusm.edu/pride A d e-mail: PrkkLj^@csu^n.edu not have to be coerced by their professors to hear him speak. "Moore offers a different perspective that is not offered in the mainstream media," Roper said. Moore's latest book that came out earlier this month titled, "Dude, Where's My Country?" already has a record breaking amount of orders nationwide, and within its first printing are one million copies. The book was written not only to reveal the truths about the Bush administration, but to also unseat President Bush, or "George of Arabia" according to Moore's book, indefinitely. In the book Moore speaks out against the war on Iraq, how Bush got elected, and his administration's policy in general. According to Roper, "He is leading by e xample... Having Michael Moore on campus will empower the students to think differently. It teaches people to question." Growth expectations for enrollment "Over the next 20 years our enrollment is expected to grow to be about 20,000." By T M JOHNSON Pride StafFWriter Over the past few years CSUSM has experienced an exuberant amount of growth. A growing campus means more applicants hoping to be accepted for f uture semesters. Classrooms will inevitably increase in size and registering will require a fight. Fortunately, this increase will not take place for a while. "Next year there will be no growth. During the y ^, ? 7; : , : * r month of November the Chancellors office will be revising growth expectations of all campuses for future years," said Richard Riehl, assistant vice president of Enrollment Services. Riehl added that the enrollment increase is going to be leveled off through next year and then it will continue to climb. ^ -. . .'X V "Over the next 20 years our enrollment is expected to grow to be about 20,000," Riehl said. By 2010 projected ByJONRODLEY enrollment at CSUSM will be over 12,000 students, Pride StafFWriter according to the CSUSM website. According to Riehl, the f uture of CSUSM is expectAshes from San Diego fires littered the empty grounds at CSUSM ing a drastic increase in enrollment, which may affect yesterday after Interim President Roy McTarnaghan cancelled future students. By that time the campus will be bigger classes and normal business operations. and have more classrooms and teachers. The building McTarnaghan made the decision based on the raging fires burning on campus will be completed in time to maintain tfie through San Diego County. increases in the future. Other closed universities in San Diego included UCSD, USD, and One advantage to more students enrolling is that it SDSU. increases campus life. At CSUSM university police heightened their patrol awareness "The dorms alone have increased campus life yesterday in response to the school closure. already," said Jason Power, a student at CSUSM. "In maintaining a safe campus, were keeping it closed as directed Power added, "There will be an effect on class size and keeping life safety our number one priority," said police sergeant which will make it hard to have one on one contact with Mario Sainz. the instructors." "Everything is safe. We have two officers on patrol, 24-hour covJoanne Moran, of the Center for Student Involveerage, and were checking everything that's suspect," Sainz said. ment said, "As the university grows we will need more It was very quiet at the dorms yesterday as many students left their resources. As the university increases, enrollment rooms to go home and be with their families. increases." "We've heard of some students who went to evacuate their homes," Moran said, "There is an educational budget crisis and said Angela Grundy, assistant director of Residential Life. Accord- we have to get through the budget crisis for the number ing to students at the dorms, fires destroyed the houses of some of teachers we need to hire. It (enrollment) will grow if students' families. we have f unds to hire and we can admit students." Counseling services will be available for those students in need. The increase in enrollment will be maintained for Grundy said that CSUSM will wait until the students return before now, however the campus population will eventually decisions are made on students' needs. "It is really going to depend increase in size. on how we assess what those needs are," she said. Moran added, "We need to have funds available and Campus operations are scheduled to return to normal today. keep classes small." �THE PRIDE Tuesday, October 28,2003 3 Mmlei RfLLOVER / MINUTES w ith n ationwide long d istance included per month Other monthly charges apply. See Below.** Plus save $100 on the Nokia 3300. MPI player - FM Downloadable ¡tereo Text yzfWici radio Ki^cjto^e^ - çja — Rizzie M izzles? W h o c omes u p with t his s tuff? FREE $40 Student Gift Card! Now through December 12th, g et a $40 Gift Card when you sign up or upgrade on a 1 or 2-year service agreement with Cingular. 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On this day the spirits of all those who had died throughout the year come back in search of living bodies to possess for the next year. The Celtics believed that during this time, the laws of space an time were suspended allowing the spirit world to intermingle with the living. The living didn't want to be possessed therefore they extinguished the fires in their homes on the night of Oct. 31, making their home undesirable. They then dressed up in all sorts of ghoulish costumes parading around their neighborhood making noise and being as destructive as possible, attempting to frighten away spirits. Irish immigrants fleeing the Irish potato famine brought the Halloween custom to America around 1840. 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Add reflective tape or reflectors to dark colored costumes. • Make props such as magic wands and swords out of cardboard, rather than metal or wood. • Be sure your costume is not too long to avoid tripping over it. • Carry a Flash Light. Before Trick-or-Treating: • Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts. • Plan to use only battery powered lanterns or chemical light-sticks in place of candles in decorations and costumes. • Review with your children the principle of "Stop-Drop-Roll", should their clothes catch on fire. • Openly discuss appropriate and inappropriate behavior at Halloween time. • Do not permit children to bicycle, roller-blade or skateboard. • Agree on a specific time when revelers must return home. • Take extra effort to eliminate tripping hazards on your porch and walkway. Check around your property for hazards to young children rushing from house to house. • Consider the safety of household pets during an evening of frightful sights and sounds. • Remind all household drivers to remain cautious and drive slowly throughout the community. While Trick-or-Treating: Never trick-or-treat alone. Older children should go in groups. Young children should always go trick-or-treating with an adult. Stay within the neighborhood and visit homes you know. Visit only houses where the lights are on. Accept treats only in the doorway. Never go into the house. Only accept wrapped or packaged candy. Be sure and say thank you for your treats. Never eat unwrapped candy, opened candy, fruit, or open beverages that are offered. Wait until you get home and your parents check your candy before you eat it. Use sidewalks and do not run. Be very cautious of strangers. Never enter a stranger's home or car for a treat. After Trick-or-Treating: Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped, or suspicious items. • No treats are to be eaten until they are thoroughly checked by an adult at home. All of the members of the University Police Department and The Pride wish you a Safe and Happy Halloween. FREE CHECKING Tell your bank the Jig is up. You're done with fake Truly free, with no monthly fee no matter what mmwimnhrmm nmmmmm m mmvtm mmnmmkimummi your balance, no direct deposit requirement and no i t m mi km srr m m m m free checkings monthly fees and you're ready for •Washington Mutual** truly Free Checking account. charge to talk to a teller. Reject fakery. G o t o any Washington Mutual Financial C enter o r call m m-mwsmm M&mmum mnmmmm l~8QQ~788~?QQO and swkdh to tmly fee Chadking today. Washington Mutual M i l HUMAN I mmmmm F PKC J«$wr«4 Dia de los Muertos N ov. 1 st a nd 2 nd I Wanna Ashtanga: Yoga classes at CSUSM offer students a rejuvinating escape BY MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StaffWriter "Like Darth Vader . .. I want to hear deep, soulful, victorious breaths," said Christina Allen as she coached the breathing techniques to a group of young women during an Ashtanga yoga class at the Clarke Field House. The group dwindled to a lean 15 students from the original 42 who began the free ASI Leisure/ Group Fitness class Sept. 29 for the fall semester. The remaining students, showing their resolve, have improved dramatically from the awkward giggly bunch they once were. Poses that previously seemed nearly impossible are now performed with ease and transitions that were absolutely impossible are now being attempted and sometimes actually achieved by the students. "I think (the class) is really progressing; everyone is really there and really present," Allen said. She has her own studio in San Marcos called Ashtanga Yoga East. Ashtanga yoga is one of the most active and physically Ashtanga students stretch their muscles while their instructor, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, watches. demanding forms of yoga. The aim of this practice is to generate heat in the body for the purpose of burning toxins, burning calories and becoming stronger and moreflexible.This is achieved by transitioning quickly from pose to pose in fluid motions. Practitioners also learn how to channel their energy and lower their stress levels by quieting their minds, breathing deeply and looking inward. "I think (yoga) is very relaxing and it helps to get circulation to all those areas we ignore. It is a total time-out," said Michelle Jules, a third year communications major. "It helps me stretch out and it is very relaxing," said junior HuangMei Chiang. One of the obstacles the students have faced is letting go of image concerns and allowing themselves to really immerse in the practice without worrying about what others may think. Poses can be tricky and often embarrassing and egos can stand in the way of progress. "Your ego exists to ensure that you protect yourself and it is important, but it is only a small part of who you are. You shouldn't tell yourself you can't do something without trying it first. Do what you can and next time it will be easier," says Allen. * Allen's advice seems to be working. There were only a few quiet chuckles before everyone tried a new pose they were asked to perform called the "Lion's Roar." In this pose, while down on all fours facing each other, students stuck out their tongues like Maori warriors and let out their breath in the form of a quiet roar. It may seem a little silly, but the students were willing to try the pose and not let it be an embarrassment. This Ashtanga yoga class provides students a time to get in shape while at the same time they can let go of the stresses in their lives. It is a positive experience for both the students and their instructor. Allen is enjoying teaching the class. She said, "I like it, its fun, its turning people on to something that maybe they have never tried before, it's like planting seeds." �ByMOIAELDOLAN Pride Ombudsman This week I have received some very good feedback from readers who voice legitimate concerns about "The Pride." The crux of these concerns is based on a problem that I have noticed as well when reading through "The Pride" which is, namely, typos. The general perception that I get from the readers' complaints is that these errors tend t > < disinterest the reader. I agree with that reasoning. I recall reading "The Pride" before I was writing for it and having that same sense of disinterest because of simple spelling errors or incorrect attributions. Now, I come from a perspective to where I am more disappointed when these errors occur and focused onfindinga resolution to reduce the amount of errors that get into thefinalprint, hi particular, I received one email that really echoed the frustration that some readers have towards these mistakes. CSUSM student, Ryan Beraal, emailed me about a correction for Vol. XI No. 5. It was in the article "Tips for those living single: Student Survey" where Ryan found an error regarding the reference to David Beckham. Our writer referenced Beckham as "David Beckingham:" an error that should have never made it to the press. Ryan suggested and asked me if I agreed that when one of our writers reference "one of the most hailed football players.. .they should at least get the spelling of the name right" I would have to say I agree with Ryan on this one. Beckham is a popular football player and known by football fans all over the world. In addition, Beckham is referenced in the recent movie, "Bend it Like Beckham/' Couple these reasons with the fact that this misspelling was overlooked in editing and I can understand the frustration that was shared with me this week. This type of sloppiness could discourage readersfromreading "The Pride" who then could dissuadefriendsfromreading "The Pride" and suddenly, "The Pride" has lost its credibility. From this, I will include this correction at the end of this column. Moreover, I appreciate the critical feedback this week from all who emailed me. And once again, my email address is dolan005@csusm.edu. Please keep theflowsof criticisms coming. Correctioiis Vol. XI No. 5 In the article "Tips for living single: Student Survey," David Beckham's name is misspelled David Beckingham. The Pride apologizes for this misspelling and any inconvenience that it might have caused. Vol. XI No. 6 In the article "Urban Bush Woman: Hair Stories to be Performed at CSUSM," the title should have read Women, not Woman. Also, in this article, Women should have been capitalized in thefirstsentence of the article. And finally, Michelle Wills who wrote this article wanted to thank Kristine Diekman and Karen Schaffinan for their help. Karen Schaffinan is also the contact for those who want to attend this event. Her email address is karenschaff man@csusm.edu. HALLOWEEN CONSUMER By MICHAEL DOLAN Pr^StaffWriter I was walking up the steps*roNfStorenamed* Bate's Bros. Nut Farm when the comment came bellowing from behind me. "This is a perfect place for a picture." It echoed through my mind as I turned to see an oveijoyed mother dragging her reluctant son to a corner in front of the store arranged with pumpkins and bales of hay to represent a perfect manifestation of a Hallmark Halloween. This was supposed to be the yearly outing to Bate's Nut Farm to collect traditional autumn ornamentation: and take in the crisp andfreshValley Center air, but this year was something askew. Yes, this year the rising trend of residential and commercial development has caught up with the simple quest of pumpkin hunting and turned what for the past 25 years had been something enjoyable into a miserable melodrama. This is the new reality of a North County Halloween. I should have known there ^ would be trouble on this trip beginning with the car ride up the gradefromEscondido. East Valley Parkway was consumed with chaos with traffic backed up in both directions up to Lake Wohlford Road. Similarly, the west bound lanes of Valley Center Road, the grade that leads into the hills, were backed up for over half the distance of the grade. The right turn on to Woods Valley Road provided no relief to those who were on their way away from the Farm with a back up of over two miles, a substantial distance on two lane country black top. Approaching the Farm, I was confronted with what at first appeared to be the makings of a carnival. There were incomprehensible amounts of people wandering through fields stacked with recently imported pumpkins just steps away from tents of vendors and a simulated mountain for the purpose of practicing mountain climbing, should that need ever occur. In the parking lot* a field with delineations haphazardly made with bales of hay and orange cones, there were advertisements for the "Smoke Out" tour coming to town soon. My sense of nostalgia was rapidly diminishing as I walked out of the parking lot and into the pumpkinfields.There was trouble in trying to locate a wheelbarrow to carry the pumpkins. At $3.50 a piece, the motivation to walk around with pumpkins in your arms quickly evaporates. This scene was getting uglier and uglier as men and boys stalked the checkout area waiting for a wheelbarrow to be returned. When there was á wheelbarrow returned, the collected predators sprinted with furious determination to claim their prey, leaving one man excited and many a boy and man bitter and crying. The pumpkins themselves were nothing to be thrilled about. A few years back, Bate's stopped growing their own pumpkins and began importing them from Mexico. This act could be considered thefirstflood of water that began the erosion of the Bate's mystique. Instead of going out to afieldand cutting your pumpkin right from a vine and quickly paying without much trouble, one is now left to select theirjpumpkin from a several piles of pumpkins dumped in field with a hundred other people scrounging for the elusive perfect pumpkin. In addition, after the hunt, I found myself passing through a chaotic tent to pay for my selections only to be harassed on the other side by high school student employees with questions as to whether or not I have paid for my pumpkins. All these events lead back up to the front door at the store. After buying a $1 can of soda and a $2 ice cream cone from conveniently placed vendors, I stood dazed staring at the circus I had just experienced. It has never been like this here at Bate's. One employee I asked about the madness said that this bedlam was relatively calmer than the previous weekend when the crafts fair was going on. In the long run, Valley Center is changing with an increase in residential development despite the best efforts of the long time residents. For that matter, all of San Diego County is booming significantly and apparently all these newcomers want a taste of a country fall at Bate's Nut Farm. The unfortunate consequence is the roadways are not suited for the increase in traffic volume in this general area making this trek frustrating at best. Furthermore, the once reserved tradition for local residents to escape to Bate's once or twice a year is forever gone clouded in the chaos of what has now become a stressed filled novelty rather than a chance to envision nostalgia. FGG DONORS — GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONS! ! Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.paidonlineopiniQns.çQp^ . Sales Position Available Seasonal Sates Position available at Bose store in Carlsbad and Escondido. 15-40hr/week. $10/hour. Customer Service oriented. Carlsbad ( 760) 4 38-4820. Escondido ( 760) 2 98-9745 Mathematics Tutor Retired investment executive with advanced degree in mathematics is available to tutor college level mathematics courses. 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The only problem with this film is that it may be hard to follow if you are not somewhat Internet or technology savvy. The storyline basically follows a corporate executive who discovers an interactive torture Internet site called "The Hellfire Club." Slowly the film uncovers more horrors about the modern movie life than any of us have ever wanted to know. With its almost uncomfortable use of sex and fantasy in some very common states of affairs, "Demonlover" reminds me of a lengthy music video. It depicts the corrupt side of an industry that is often assumed to be glamorous. If you're a film buff at all, this film is definitely for you. It is breathtakingly shot and that is reason alone to see it — definitely worth the seven dollars. Elevated : more than just a band By DIANAK. CABUTO Pride StaffWriter Semi-acoustic sounds, incorporated hip-hop, rap, spoken word, and rock vocals accompanied by live guitars and other assorted percussion instruments come together in fusion to form the unique and all CSUSM students band of Elevated. If you have be ve heard this band play their unique sound. The sound that calls for a new genre of music that anyone can en to the Fyre Zone Cyber Cafe on San Marcos Boulevard, Bubble Tea or Panorama Center, maybe you ha enjoy regardless of his or her own personal style. Elevated originates from the idea of poetry and music coming together for a different way of expression and fusion between spoken word, hip-hop and rock. Elevated offers its listeners an interesting and original blend of musical genres. Elevated is becoming an essential part of almost any event at CSUSM and some of the local places in San Marcos. Elevated is a group of enthusiastic and hard working musicians. "Our big goals are to sell our own CD's, stickers, T-shirts, and to have more people come to our shows and express their talents with us as well," said percussionist and performer Nimitz Bagtas. The band is finishing its first demo — the first step for the band's dream. "Big plans are to finish our demo so we can give it to clubs and places for more gigs, play bigger shows and open up for other groups," Nimitz said. The band consists of seven core members: Lyricist Phillip Jerge; poet Anthony Blacksher; percussionist and poet Richard Hunt; poet Lameeka Ingrham; guitarists Ian Skolnik and Robert Smith; and percussionist Nimitz Bagtas. The band began as a duo with Jerge and Balcksher, but other members joined to form the new heterogeneous band they named Elevated. Some of the band's original works include various poetry: "Elevated,*" "Be here Now" and "Life Alone." A current CSUSM student, Nadia Lopez, said, "Elevated is a new concept in music and poetry. I like it a lot and I think it will grow- and leave an impor- Anthony B lacksher w oos the crowd with v ocals a t the Fyre Z one tant mark for this school where it originated, and we should be proud of it." The band played for the first time in the campus dorms Thursday, Oct. 2, were CSUSM students like Lopez enjoyed listening. For those who missed the event, the band will be playing on campus again Friday Nov. 7. On Oct. 3, Elevated presented its monthly open mic event "Soul Ascension" in the Fyre Zone Cafe where people had the opportunity to enjoy the band and also dMwv d t ÀWW14, Muet JA ßy -¿ARAt) omm jtoÏMal} umjtiC (Mufo out ohP cm, fr O(/JavIO cma/UJ^^ play with them. Elevated performs at Fyre Zone Cafe every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. Most of the band's shows are f ree admission. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 coffee enrollment fall 2003 free speech https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/53cd11795075c2df790407bd646e20d3.pdf 0aceebd97f8a6d4662206b301a3b409e PDF Text Text P ride mtm V mm SURREAL www.csusnxeduy^ride T U E S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 4 , 2 003 One of the many signs posted throughout the campus, while wildfires tore through San Diego County. University Village students dinedly affected by widfires Massive Campus Clean Up By ADRIAN OJNDIFF Pride StaflfWriter Fires devastate San Diego County sending a snowstorm of ashes and smoke into the air that consumed everything. The fires directly or indirectly affected all students living on campus. Many students who live on campus complained about problems relating to breathing due to the large cloud of smoke that hovered over the campus all week. Others got sick and complained about havingflu-likesymptoms. Not only was the campus closed for students who live off campus but also for students who live on campus as well. Students who live on campus were not able to use the computer lab, study or do research in the library, or workout in the gym for one week. The air quality around campus caused one student to have an asthma attack that sent her to the emergency room last Monday. Olivia Roldan, Liberal Studies major, said that her limbs got numb and as she waited in the emergency room her hand got paralyzed as she checked in. Roldan lives on campus and according to her the smoke was unbearable. The smoke around campus caused her asthma to act up even though her seasonal See STUDENTS, page 2 By ELIZABETH BALDWIN Editor in Chief Last week the San Diego County wildfires engulfed Cal State San Marcos with unhealthy air and spread soot and ash all over the campus. Although President McTarnaghan closed the campus to students, faculty and administrators, Facility Services were on hand cleaning up the campus and replacing air filters in all the buildings to ensure the campus would be safe for classes to resume on Nov. 3. In response to the hazardous atmosphere surrounding the campus, Facility Services spent Friday changing all the airfiltersin each building. "We're taking preventative measures by changing all the airfiltersin the buildings," said Chuck Walden, Director of Facility Services. Although there was no testing done inside each building to determine how much unhealthy pollution there was, new filters were ordered and replaced as preventative maintenance. Steve Holbrook of Facility Services said, "We're staying ahead of the game before people become affected." The buildings on campus each have an air-handling room where outside air is sucked in and distributed through the air conditioning system. Filters are used on the outside See CLEAN UP, page 2 V OL.XI N O. 8 Photo By Adrian Cundiff/The Pride McTarnaghan closes CSUSM for a week By JONATHAN RODLEY Pride StaflfWriter Students and faculty at CSUSM spent time away from school last week after Interim President Roy McTarnaghan cancelled classes due to thefiresraging through San Diego County. McTarnaghan closed the campus last week after emergency services requested roads be kept clear and because of poor air quality at CSUSM. As a result of the polluted air, more time was needed to replace airfiltersfor air conditioning systems. The call to close the campus came after Chancellor Charles Reed of the California . State University (CSU) system advised McTarnaghan last week. Faculty and staff are determining the effects of the closure and how to fix any problems. Except for essential personnel such as police and facilities crew, the closure barred students and stafffromentering the campus. "The major effect is how we will make up a week—that is the big question," said Rick Moore, CSUSM director of communications. On Sunday night McTarnaghan decided to close the campus and planned Monday to assess reopening the See CLOSURE, page 2 �Editorial S taff \ S taff W riters Bditor-inHChksf K Alex Rosalino Chad Spinks Danielle Boldt Elizabeth Baldwin Co-Editor Jonathan Rodley Design Be Photo Editor PIDi Pf- iapr l l y p - x; l*unû F Scripps Doug ILasater Kristin Rees Assistant Design Mark Ferrera Editor Roberto Fella >: RMelissa ; odriguez News Editor Michael Dolan Sarah Carlia ; Features Editor Michelle Wills Lisa Qeorgife Nicole Sullivan A&E Editor Katie Sammons j R ^an l^fecifc g! 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Because some students lost homes to continued from page 1 the fires, McTarnaghan said numerous continued from page 1 people offered to financially assist vicand inside of these systems to stop large school on a daily basis. and. small particular matterfromget- Vice Chancellor for the CSU Jackie tims and their families in need. ting into the building. Afterfiltersare McClain sent a letter to McTarnaghan CSUSM is providing a way to donate replaced the air conditioning system will Monday granting leave for CSUSM through the non-profit organization the Foundation. McTarnaghan said that clean out any unhealthy particles in the employees for one or more days. "By Tuesday it seemed clear that the donations are tax-deductible and anyone buildings. "We will run the system all weekend devastation was wide spread and air qual- making a donation could address it "for to make sure buildings are completely ity was very bad," McTarnaghan said. fire victims." aired out before Monday", said Walden. University police turned students away "Our concern is to reach out and counAnother large part of the campus clean from CSUSM Tuesday morning. Moore cil and support the people who have had up effort was gettingridof all the debris said information about Tuesday 's closure a loss," McTarnaghan said. left on the ground. Facility crews were was posted on the CSUSM website, but For future emergencies, McTarnaghan spread throughout the campus on Friday it was too late for students coming from said that communication with the public media could be improved. removing soot and ash from walkways, far away. "We acknowledge that, and I apolo- He also said that how CSUSM deals stairs and sidewalks. The ash and soot covering the campus contributes to an gize to students who didn't hear soon with phone messages and computer systems could be re-examined. Computer unhealthy environment as it gets picked enough," Moore said. The provost and deans are creating systems at CSUSM overloaded Monday. up by the wind and redistributed into the a "make-up" plan on how to solve lost "I think given the sudden nature of this air. class time due to the week-long closure, disaster that our campus responded veiy "Focus is health and safety", said well; you know there's always room for Walden, "We didn't want to expose Planning Officer Terry Allison said, Because of the closure CSUSM might improvement," Allison said. anyone to unhealthy air." incur additional expenses to pay for Robin Martens, support assistant for employees Allison said. "Since we don't the provost said the provost and the deans have a plan yet, I'm not able to say there of the colleges are scheduled to continue continued from page 1 won't be any new costs; we will try to working on a "make-up" plan today. asthma has not acted up for some time now. Roldan is still feeling the after effects of the smoke and does not know if she is going to be well enough to attend class. Student Derek Westerfeld, ChemAge 19 - 29 istry, was also affected. Westerfeld's house in Ramona was nearly consumed E xcellent C ompensation by the fire but only got as far as the backyard that burned the grass. Other Gall M elisssa @ B uilding F amilies friends of his in the community were not as lucky as they returned to the site (800) 790-7633 that used to be their homes. e ggdonation@bldgfams.com "My parents saw a small fire at a distance and thought nothing of it because it happens all the time in Ramona. Around 3:00 a.m. they decided to evacuate," said Westerfeld. There was no warning other than that of their neighbors. "They (his parents) saw cars driving about 90 M.RH. in residential areas." CLEAN UP CLOSURE STUDENTS E GG D ONORS N EEDED SOpportunity cholarship CLASSIFIEDS Monster Sale The University Store's Monster Sale is this week 11/ 4-11/7. 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The fire eventually changed its path of destruction, sparing homes of residents in the area, as the winds altered their course. (Photos courtesy of Christina Spinks) Above: Flames race over the countryside in Ramona. The genesis of the cedar fire, started by a flare llighted t?y a lost hunter, originated in this rural town of San Diego county. (Photo courtesy of Christina Spinks) Below: Smoke looms over Cal State San Marcos on Monday, Oct. 2 7 The main campus was difficult to see from the University Village Apartments through the haze. (Photo by Adrian Cundiff/Pride Staff) �WERE OUT Right: CSUSM Police Officer Forest, Officer Estepa, and Residential Advisor Bree Daniels continue t o work as the calls flood the office from people concerned about the fires dose to CSUSM. (Photos by Adrian Cundiff/Pride Staff) Below: The statue of Cesar Chavez stands solitary amidst an empty campus. Air quality around campus became a huge problem forcing dassess to be cancelled the week of October 27. Left: Signs diverted students from entereingthe campus all last week. Right: Police and Parking services posted signs around campus not allowing any students to roam the campus. Below: The haze from the Cedar fire rolls through CSUSM. •nnm -. fMMHi MM -OS;' | f ¡¡¡¡¡(¡i11 Ml MI MMMMH •••¡I* ~ 11 -^ — ll ii il s i lI II« ii lili l511»; ".\ S SE ~ /Mr? Ml 1 1 ,. ; i K1 liÜ J ¡in Ml | •• i ft m ¡ aii t i III | i liiil ill! Ä1I • �CSUSM sm atters rmost tudent ealizes what accepting donations By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StafiFWriter It was supposed to be all about baby booties, silly games, girl talk and presents at the baby shower we were throwing for my sister-in-law at our house in Escondido on Sunday, October 28 . We never expected what was to come of the day. My parents and I woke up early to wrap gifts, decorate and set up the tables in the back yard for the lunch mom was preparing for our guests. It was a hot day, outside the air smelled of smoke, and ashes were falling on our tables like snow. Every television channel was broadcasting the destruction wildfires were causing all over San Diego County. Guests would be arriving from all over Southern California and we worried that we had invited them to Hell. Hopefully no one would put themselves in danger to come to our house. Hopefully everyone we knew would be safe. Hopefully this was all a bad dream. Hopefully it would all be over soon. Everyone we were expecting showed up. I turned off the TV and for the next few hours focused on family and friends and the celebration for my yet unborn niece. At lunch we joked that the ash falling into our sodas was good for us. Doesn't carbon absorb toxins in the body? Once most of the guests were gone I went upstairs to my room and looked out the window. It was dark and I could clearly seeflamesburning over the second hillside to our east. I learned later this was the Valley Center fire which was less than th m eight miles away from us. "Papi, ven aca," I called my dad upstairs, but my anxious voice alerted my mom that she should come too. The fires we had spent all day ignoring were now very real. Quickly we decided it was time to get packing. Important papers, pictures, heirlooms, treasured gifts, clothes, essential toiletries, my dog's food and leash, the computer tower, anything we could think of that we considered irreplaceable or essential was thrown in laundry baskets and suitcases and piled in the living room. Finally, exhausted and mesmerized by the news reports, we went to sleep, thinking we would need all the rest we could get in case we had to evacuate at some time during the night. I woke up often to look out the window, but theflamesnever came closer No fireman ever came to knock on our door. No evacuation notice was announced for our street. We were safe. We were lucky, during the night the winds shifted to the east and away from us. Some of our things still sit on the living room floor as we are a little afraid to put them away. However, these things no longer seem as important as they did that night. They are just things. It is the people who are suffering from great losses that are in my heart now. They are important, essential and irreplaceable unlike the things on the living room floor. You and me and everyone we know, everyone that lives here in San Diego, everyone that lives in our world. They are what really matters. G EICO is seeking a new generation of top management professionals to maintain our c ompany's f orward m omentum. O ur Supervisor Leadership Program is geared toward college graduates w ith demonstrated leadership and academic abilities. SUPERVISOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM $34,000 - $35,000/year to start! Our leadership program will ensure that you have t he tools and resources you'll need t o add to our success and yours! This program will expose you to many facets of our service organization, leading to our excellent supervisor preparation program. To qualify, y oull need to be a college g rad with previous supervisory or leadership experience. W e are seeking quick learners w ho can rise above t he crowd and display a great attitude a nd interpersonal skills. \ BylMHEIlBMWi^ ¡|Ä|||| I II» M of Monday, N'm 3*/ftaac wm^rn of the Literatee a&4 Writing Department community had suffered devastatingfossesresultingfromthe San Diego County " ^WSy T he( community.** - "•>-' i S ti^fe^Kgii^iu^ ^tm^^m uadergradul Ä C W | p ¡ "tedi ? Im Cassel, Associate Professor and Department Chair oí at CRA 31CN& or at Anita offtce located at CRA 6209. some are writing checks for particular people* sa*dE& Robin Keefan* Director oftheWritgeneral fund will be divided tip among thoseidentified as having severe loss,"saidCasseL - " ' . 'c-'* . - " \ / -/ * * Anyone who would like to donate items, such as books, ciothes»or mise. homehold goods is asked to w ail a Bst of these items to Anita m& a t anix@csusm.edu. M l « TteUrnv^^ — i Support available for students By LISA GEORGE Pride Features Editor The aftermath of an unexpected tragedy brings many needs and concerns. In the midst of the chaos it is important to discuss personal reactions, strengthen friendships we have and reach out to those in need. One psychological side effect of tragedies is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is a psychological disorder affecting those who have experienced or witnessed a major trauma. The symptoms of PTSD include nightmares, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, forgetfulness, and social withdrawal. If you experience feelings of anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal CAPS is here to help. CAPS is the Counseling and Psychological Services at Cal State San Marcos. They are a group of professionals and pre-doctoral students from Alliant University majoring in clinical psychology. CAPS is located at Suite 102 in the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center, they are open Monday through Friday, 8-5 pm, and can be reached at (760) 750-4910 According to Dr. Kreisler, the full time psychiatrist with CAPS, the most important service they offer is one-on-one counseling. Dr. Kreisler suggests that victims of the fire confide in a close friend or a clergy member. Dean of Students, Jonathan Poullard, has also responded to the needs of CSUSM students by opening his door to those who want to discuss concerns about the devastating effects of the San Diego County Fires. Poullard's office is located in Craven Hall 4935. It is recommended to call first and make an appointment, (760) 750-4056 Air quality is also a health concern. The American Lung Association recommends southern California residents to monitor breathing and exposure to airborne contaminants. The Air Pollution Control District of San Diego reported that the air quality is good, with the exception of the areas that are still burning or downwind of fires. To maintain good health, drink plenty of liquids that will aid in flushing the air particles out of the body and avoid hard labor as much as possible. Children should be monitored more closely due to their developing respiratory systems that take in more air than adults do, which means more air pollution. Dr. Nicholson from Student Health Services warned that air borne particles will continue to affect air quality for the next one to two weeks. She advised students to minimize time spent outside and to breathe through the nose. P1IÌWALL;;needS' B iliruroBSlBH If you are looking for a management career within 12-18 months, please forward your resume to: GEICO Hiring Team '$$;Thís^ís"a;^eáfípÍce to JOB CODE: CSUSM114SLP, 14111 Danielson S t, Poway] CA 92064; E-mail: wboucher@geico.com; FAX: (858) 513* 5775; Jobline (858) 513-JOBS. JOB CODE MUST BE INCLUDED TO BE CONSIDERED Walk-ins welcome •v^^íc $$ 1 JEl IC Qa DIRECT www.geico.com 'level ¡¡¡ Math, English, Spanish; Chemistry, & History, ^öcatei^öse to'campus.' EOE/Drug test, physical, credit and background checks required. Call 760-744-2177 ' �By MICHAEL DOLAN PricteStaffWriter I woke up Sunday morning to the smell ofsmoke, the sound of sirens, and a red sky. I imagine that this was the manner in which most everyone who lives in North San Diego County also woke up on that morning. A quick reference to the television confirmed my suspicions that there was afireof dramatic proportions very close b y My senses did not prepare me for the images that I saw on the television; the reality of these fires was far worse than I expected. Thesefiresare different than the Harmony Grove Fire of 1996 or the fires that burned near Lake Wohlford in 1993. In those fires, both houses and lives were lost, but not on the scale that we experienced over the past week. The Cedar, Paradise, and Crest Fires that are our reality as I write this column brought sheer destruction the likes of regarding firefighting equipment rather than bucking the which we have never seen before. Whole neighborhoods procedure to get that equipment to thefirelines. were lost under a wave offlamethat had the same ferocity This week, The Pride will focus exclusively on coverage and speed as a tidal wave. Dramatic images of the flames of the fires that have impacted our community. It is our racing along side State Route 52 into Miramar suggested intent to provide complete coverage of the fires and the that thefirewas in control, that the humanfirefighteron effect they have had on our community. We will return the ground stood no chance against the flame's brutal to our normal format next week. As such, I have put on onslaught. hold my usual duties of responding to the criticisms for Also, unlike those previous fires, San Diego County last week's paper since the circulation was so limited was unprepared to properly handle these flames. The and many of you did not get an opportunity to read that County's resources were allocated to other fires in the edition. Besides, the impact of thesefiresis a far greater state thus vanquishing our own defenses. Furthermore, concern to us than a critique of The Pride at this point the bureaucratic red tape that had to be dealt with in older in time. In addition, I will collect the corrections for to return these resources in addition to providing addi- last week and include them in next week's edition. As tional resources tofightthesefiresweire insane. Most cer- always, I encourage and expect your feedback regarding tainly heads will roll when more stories come to life that this disaster and our coverage of the events. My email is agencies, like the CDF, werefightingjurisdictional battles dolan005@csusm.edu. Emma's Week Off... L e t t e r s To T h e Mr. McTarnaghan, Editor Students react to Interm President McTarnaghan s bte decision on Tu Oct. 28th to close CSUSM. to the cafeteria. At 6:45 A.M, I was finally notified by campus I am a 37 year-old student at Police that the decision to close CSUSM with a family. Yester- the school had been made this day, my children, who attend morning. Needless to say, I am Vista Unified Schools, were quite frustrated. notified there was no school What took so long for you for them today, 10/28, and their to make the decision to close schools Website said, "Stay campus? A person in your posiaway from school tomorrow tion has a lot of authority affect10/28." My wife, who works for ing thousands of people's health. the Oceanside Unified School I have a hard time believing that District, was notified at 2pm you even took a moment to think yesterday that school would be it was actually healthy to allow closed today, and was ordered to students and staff to exit the stay at home because of the bad safety of their homes and venture air quality. Naturally, I thought out into this ashtray atmosphere that it was just a matter of time we have today. It appears to me before . CSUSM notified us via that you put education ahead of the Internet, email or phone mes- the safety and well-being of the sage that there was no school; no students and the faculty. I even such thing happened—not even saw one of the café workers this morning before I left for coughing up a storm and having school. I had a test in my first a hard time breathing. How is it class, so being the responsible that all of the other Universities student that I am, and trusting and school districts in the county the leadership of our school to took it upon themselves to put the not put us in harms way, I headed health and safety of their comfor campus at 5:30 A.M. to study. munity first, yet CSUSM, who I arrived on Campus, and went is closer to thefiresthan several of the closed schools, felt it okay to wait out the decision? I am no meteorologist, but it was clear to As a student at Cal State San other students who even travel me that with a slight change in Marcos, I am very disappointed further than that to get to school! the weather pattern, slowing and in the way the school handled the It is sure a shame that so many shifting winds and a rise in the closure for today, 10/28. As of 6:30 ventured out in this horrible moisture level, would be good for this morning, the website said the weather with all the particulate firefighting but poor for cleaning school was open; this is a time most matterfloatingabout, only to have the atmosphere of the harmful of us would check to make sure it be a wasted endeavor. How long effects of smoke and ash. There before we leave. When all the other did it take to occur to someone was absolutely no reason to delays schools county-wide were closed that it would be appropriate for the notification to students to today, it seems only logical that last CSUSM to follow the admonitions stay home and to avoid going night CSUSM would have made of our fire officials and encourage outside. Hundreds, maybe even the same announcement both for students to stay at home? It thousands of us unjustifiably TV news and on the website. What should have been a quick and went -outside and exposed our- a n idea-letting students know easy decision based on the health selves to tjie dangerous elements in advance so they can plan! experts' warnings on the news. of the atmosphere because of that Many showed up early this I hope that CSUSM will be decision. morning for classes, following more considerate of its student's The students and faculty the announcement on the CSUSM health and time in the future. deserve an apology for your homepage, and were turned away lack of initiative in making the by police who said the campus was Jolie Miller decision to close the campus in closed. Luckily, a friend called to Junior, Literature and Writing a timely manner, sparing the tell me this right before I walked Studies Major students and faculty from undue out the door and embarked on my physical and emotional harm. forty-five minute commute. I know ChadM. Osborn �THE PRIDE 8 Tuesday, November 4,2003 a lbum r elease T O U R E xperience E mpowered by V erizon W ireless 100 fans in each concert city get tix for 2 . . . . 20 fans get face 2 face with the artist and the pictures to prove it IVI fi IV C, IUUK K tlvl IA . .. 1 grand prize winner is jetted to the last show, gets a swanky suite, a ride in a Hummer® limo, and a live remix debut! iai i o L U u y on your Verizon W ireless phone to g et m ore info. V0tÊ2On wireless mi u � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2003-2004</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The fourteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 campus closure fall 2003 Fires https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/04cb6926a51297dc9bac27445ee80cec.pdf 5dc6c11f08eab07c2517d87e6a16372f PDF Text Text Campus equity week is set for Nov. 10-14 V O L . X I N O.9 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2003 www.csusm.edu4>ride Presidential candidates visit CSUSM W ¡¡¡I By DANIELLE BOLDT Pride StaffWriter Campus Equity Week, an annual tradition and a week of action, is a time when staff, faculty and students have the chance to speak out against the exploitation of nontenured faculty and the effects on learning. Due to the North County fires, the structured activities for Equity Week were postponed. A campus lunch rally is scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 11: 30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Equity Week is an international movement led by The Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor (COCAL), California, a multicampus coalition of California State University lecturers, faculty, and community. From rallies to regional hearings, equity film festivals and public testimonies, more than 400 schools speak out across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including 23 CSU schools. In support of "equity for contingent faculty" Elizabeth Hoffman, the California Faculty Associa- President of the University of HoustonVictoria (UHV) Karen Haynes, who once managed an institute for national planning in Cairo, broke the ice with CSUSM students and faculty last Wednesday. Her introduction last week was part one of a three-day forum that CSUSM held for three possible candidates vying for the presidential chair at Cal State San Marcos. Attendees to the event said she wore an electric fuchsia dress so she that listeners would remember her and the audience shared See EQUITY WEEK, page 2 See HAYNES, page 2 •i? s: s? K aren S . H aynes S ^^WNAIHANRODÜEY Pride Editor D ennis L . H efner After presenting his wife, whom he met in a California State University library 36 years ago, Dennis Hefner contributed his thoughts to the eager ears of CSUSM faculty and staff at the Clarke Field House last Thursday. Hefner, president of State University of New York (SUNY), engaged the CSUSM community during the second of a threeday forum series held for the presidential candidates for CSUSM Hefner spoke on a range of topics from personal philosophies to his priorities. He said that he wants to develop a "culture of teamwork," at CSUSM. "Teamwork See HEFNER, page 2 E phrain P. S mith With a Boston accent, the third and final presidential candidate, Ephraim Smith, introduced himself to CSUSM students, faculty and staff last Friday at the Clarke Field House. During his 45 minute debut, faculty and staff quizzed Smith on a series of questions, one of which hitting his shift of allegiance from Cal State Fullerton to San Marcos. Smith, vice president for Academic Affairs at CSUF, said that he is not switching allegiance; it is about the mission of higher education and working on the master plan of the California State University system. "I would like to continue in my own way See SMITH, page 2 D onations s till n eeded f or f ire v ictims By MICHELLE WHUS Pride StaffWriter For those who wish to help outfirevictims within our campus community, there are designated places where you can drop off goods or financial contributions. The literature and writing (LTWR) department is accepting donations for those who have lost their homes. Money is strongly needed, yet other things such as book donations, refrigerators and computer tables are also needed. Drop off locations for LTWR recipients are located at the Writing Center, Craven 3106, or Anita Nix's office, Craven 6209. "I'll take anything until the end of the semester," said Dr Robin Keehn, director of the Writing Center. For more information on how to help, you can contact Anita Nix in Craven 6209. External Affairs is collecting monetary donations for "The Fire Recovery Fund." Those interested can turn in cash or check contributions at the office of External Affairs, located in Craven 5308. Checks need to be made payable to: Cal State San Marcos Foundation Fire Fund. "The money has been collected to help people who lost funds," said Rick Moore, director of communications. Alpha Kappa Psi will be collecting nonperishable food items and used books in Founders Plaza between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 12 and Thursday Nov. 13. Inside This Edition Keanu R eeves p rovides dasire to "The Matrix" Trilogy Page 8 M artin M uench r aises t he s takes f or t he A S I C SUSM D ream T eam . ..Page 7 " Its d efinitely g ood to be h ome." - Louis C aliendo Page 4 �NEWS THE PRIDE HAYNES, E ditorial Staff Staff W riters Editor-in- C hief Alex Rosalino Chad Spinks Danielle Boldt DiDi Lund John F Scripps ./^ristln^es./-; MarkFerrera Melissa Rodriguez Michael Dolan Michelle Wills Nicole Sullivan Ryan Mock Scott Carpi Sharon Bayron • Tim Johnson Tabika Rojas Robert Towers J onathan R odley SMITH, HEFNER, "Trying to be the voice of a unique set of students "It's very important to set out what values are the most important to the campus" "My overall goal is to develop a shared vision for the campus" continued from page 1 continued from page 1 continued from page 1 is absolutely c ritical," h e added. a laugh with her about her selection. Hefner also commented on budget "The Cal State System ... appeals to to bring the strength back to Califorconcerns saying, "The most important me," Haynes said as she started a closed- nia," Smith said. Smith spoke on the importance of pro- thing about the budgets is you can't let door question and answer session with gram development, growth, and fund- it get your spirits down." Associated Students, Inc. (ASI). In order to help counter the budget Haynes who presides over UHV, an raising among other issues. He said he upper-division and graduate institution, wants to recruit the community to invest constraints, he said that campuses must be entrepreneurial. He added that at said there is something intriguing in how in the campus' development. Smith also acknowledged the impor- SUNY he set a goal for raising $8 milCSUSM is growing and wants to help tance of creating campus life and stay- lion and reached $12 million in a fundcreate an image for it. She identified the top three issues ing up to date with the cutting edge of raising effort. During a press conference, he told at CSUSM as one, tuition increases, technology. "It's very important to set out what reporters that he plans to make CSUSM and their affect on the affordability for students; two, course availability; and values are the most important to the his last job on the CSU circuit. Afterward, Hefner attended a forum lastly, "Trying to be the voice of a unique campus," Smith said. Smith, who earned his Ph.D in with Associate Students, Inc. (ASI). set of students," she said. Hefner, who earned his Ph.D from With freshman retention being an accounting from the University of Illiissue at CSUSM, Haynes commented on nois in 1968, said that the current budget Washington State University in 1971, cuts are part of a 10-year cycle for Cali- told ASI that as a graduate of the how she handles retention at UHV. "We try to find why students drop out fornia and that in the early 90's he expe- CSU system he considers California his home, and he is excited about the or stop out," Haynes said. UHV, which rienced a 25 percent cut at Fullerton. Jenifer Woodring He said to save up during the good campus and its potential. has a population of 2,183 students, has years, stop spending prior to the cuts, He said he has an "open-door" policy retention rates of 83 percent. and do not make cuts that take years to and that he is available to students. At Another issue is that the vitality of the SUNY, a school with 4,900 undergrads childcare program is in peril. In a previ- overcome. "The goal is to position the university and 400 graduate students, there are two ous year at UHV, Haynes had to close a so that it can make a rebound," Smith students per committee and Hefner has childcare program. a student cabinet. told reporters at a media conference. "I think it was for the right reasons," At a meeting with Associated Stu"I want students involved in the deciHaynes said. She added that she is a dents, Inc., Smith said that CSUF has sion process," he said. working mother that understands the students voting on all major voting Concerning childcare at CSUSM, child care issues. committees and he checks to ensure that Hefner said, "Having a child care facilHaynes also talked with ASI about ity close at this campus is unfathomstudent involvement in decision-making, students represent themselves. "Fullerton is a hotbed of shared gov- able." saying that at UHV, students participate As for an academic blueprint, Hefner in 50 percent of the committees. Stu- ernance," he said. Smith said his priority is to make said there is a nine to ten month process dents' voices are heard and they are All opinions and letters to the sure classes are available for students to make a shared goal and develop a given reasons for the decisions made. editor, published in The Pride, to graduate in a timely manner, and his mission for the needs of the region. Haynes, the author of several publirepresent the opinions of the "My overall goal is to develop a cations about social issues, earned her most important role is to enhance stuautfaor, and d o not necessarily dent learning. shared vision for the campus," he said. mpr&s®nt the views of The Pride,Ph.Dfromthe University of Texas. or of California State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials In the ave q of the E QUITY W EEK ity as members protect CSU hontracts,ualified inethree-year "war speaking out against lice represent t he majority opinion on education," A and n who are community to our c of The Pride editorial board. Continued from page 1 students," said Mayra Besosa, vulnerable to lay-offs. This Sunshine, CFA representaLetters t o the editors should CFA lecturer representative at instability for faculty greatly tive said, the aim for Campus include a n address, telephone tion's (CFA) associate vice Cal State San Marcos. Beso- affects the quality of educa- Equity Week is to pressure number, e-mail a n d identificaadministrators to reverse president lecturer describes sa's concern lies not only with tion that students receive. tion. Letters may b e edited for The outcome for this policy decisions and improve the poor working conditions it as a panel of testimonies is g r a m m a r a n d l ength* L e t t e r s given by faculty, students and of non-contingent faculty, but semester is increased class- lecturer status. CSU's quality should b e under 500 words a n d size, team-taught of education is at stake, and a also with the learning envi- room the broader community. submitted v i a electronic mail classes, more non-tenured resolution can only be reached ronment for the students. Every year Cal State San to pride@csusm.edu, rather "Eventually, second class faculty teaching classes, and through small steps of action. Marcos invites speakers, a t h a n t h e i n d i v i d u a l e ditors* It education needs to be elimi- fewer options for availability Students and faculty will live band, shows films, and i s t he policy of The Pride not t o even displays a wall of shame nated," Besosa said. "This of classes. The individual speak in light of these pressp rint anonymous letters*; in promotion of faculty con- kind of job insecurity is not opportunities in conjunction ing issues Wednesday Nov. 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All rights reserved SBC and the S8C logo are registered trademarks of SBC properties, L/P. All rights reserved, ® 2003 Cingular Wireless LLC. �Local CSUSM hero, student, and soldier: Louis Caliendo By SHARON BAYRON Pride Staff Writer "My friends call me Cali when I'm on duty," Louis says, extending his hand and smiling. "Actually, almost everyone I know calls me Cali." At 6'4" he towers above nearly everyone who walks by, but his hazel eyes are inviting, his tone is friendly. It becomes hard to imagine this person in the midst of the recent war. Louis Caliendo, a third semester business major, transferred from Palomar Community College to CSUSM in the spring semester of2002. More recently however, he's just transferred back to the United States after spending six months serving as Sergeant Caliendo in the dusty deserts of northern and southern Iraq. A Brooklyn native, Cali moved to California when he joined the Marines in 1993. "I like it here. It's something new," he says. After spending four years on active duty in the Marines, Cali decided to serve part time in the reserves in order to attend college and pursue a career in business. As a reserve Marine, Louis' chances of serving in a war seemed slim. That was until Sat. Louis Caliendo surrounded by Sept;_11,2001' TheP°ssibility°f war became a reahty rifles while stationed in Iraq. I NTRODUCI N Q Q RAPPA. G rappa is n ow open at t he Campus Marketplace (across from California State University - San Marcos) - a nd w e w ant to be y our favorite hang-out!. 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Offer expires December 20,2003, Not vafc* with other offers. • M u s t be able to lift 50 lbs. • $&00/hr to start Haas« apply in person, Tuesday-Saturday, !0am~4pm: NOW O P€N! _ "I knew war was inevitable, and I knew I would be deployed." FedEx® Home Delivery. Thinking about some fast cash and help with college? Join the fast-paced FedEx® Home Delivery team as a part-time Package Handler, You'll work up a s weat A nd, fn retorn, get a weekly paycheck, tuition assistance and more. f R € € P IZZA! S m Marzm "When I stepped off the plane, it was like, too much, too fast. Time hadn't stopped here. Everyone keeps moving over here, but there, its no mans land. I felt so behind when I got back," he says. Fortunately Cali made it home in one piece. However, he returned on September 13, 2003, just after this fall semester had begun. Unable to start the semester so late, Cali was forced to postpone his schooling until the Spring "I knew war was inevitable, and I of 2004. "It's kind of a blessing that knew I would be deployed," Cali says we got back mid-semester. I needed shaking his head. this time," he says. April 10 Cali left his girlfriend of Indeed, much of the past couple eight years, his family, and his college of months has allowed Cali to take career behind to fight the war on a well-deserved mini vacation. He's terrorism in the Middle East. using this time in between semesters "My mom wanted to break my legs to catch up with friends, talk with so that I wouldn't go. She wanted me family, and begin readjusting to life to stay pretty bad," he says with a back here in California. chuckle. As his face slowly regains "Some people need counseling to seriousness he says, "It was really make the transition back into normal difficult for me and my girlfriend. We society. There's an option to stay on are emotionally attached to each other, active duty for 30,60, or 90 days when you know?" you come back home. Staying "active" When asked how he felt about for a little while helps to make the leaving school, Cali replies: "I was transition smoother, instead of trying on a roll at school. I felt really good to jump right back into things. It's going into (it), and then having to just a slow process, making the transition drop everything... it was crazy. My back into civilian life. But I talk with number one priority was college, and my friends a lot. It makes it a little then all of a sudden it was serving my easier for me," he says. country." Now that he has had some time While in Iraq, Sgt. Cali served in an to settle back into his life here in Armor Reconnaissance Unit, taking San Marcos, Cali is eager to start personal casualty reports. He was school again. He plans to complete also responsible for the accountability his schooling within a few more of several battalions. This meant semesters, and graduate from CSUSM that he would have to take thorough with a bachelor's degree in business, reports of anyone in his battalions emphasizing in service sector who were injured or killed. He seems management. comfortable discussing this and Hopefully the political climate will luckily, he didn't have to report the allow Cali to fulfill his goal, granted deaths of any close friends. that he will not have to deploy again. Remembering his experience living "I can't imagine going away again. in Iraq for six months he says: "The And I could only imagine if I had kids, Iraqi people, the civilians over there, God..." His voice trails off and his they respected us. Not because we had hazel eyes look down, contemplating guns and weapons, but because we what he'd just uttered. respected them." At the end of the month Cali intends Although Cali was glad to return to go home, back to Brooklyn, for a home, he does not regret having to long overdue visit with his family. serve in the war; in fact, he takes a "I'm going home for Thanksgiving," lot of pride in his time served. "I he says, beaming. "It's been ten years got to fulfill something that most since I had a real Thanksgiving with military personnel strive for; I served my entire family. You know, with the during peace and war," he says with turkey and everything." impenitent confidence. The weight of time spent overseas The real challenge for Cali was is more than apparent in his voice returning home to the United States, when he says, "Its definitely good to to California, and trying to adjust to be home." normal life again. fedÈz. , �Appealing your grades: It c a n b e d o n e By D M LUND Pride StaffWriter For the majority of students at CSUSM, the grades posted via Internet at the end of each long semester resound with finality. Many students breathe with a sigh of relief, but are shocked at the degrading value given to their work. Unfortunately, even for students with a genuine argument for receiving an unfair grade, the grade appeal procedure seems to be a lengthy, tedious, and frightening path, an avenue in which few venture down. Students at Cal State San Marcos hold the right to file an appeal for their grade. Confidential hearings take place in front of a small board within the Academic Senate named the Student Grade Appeals Committee. "The committee is a right (for) students to have recourse when they feel they've been wronged," said Iain Gould, a graduate student serving on this board. As currently written, the grade appeal process begins with a student seeking to resolve the issue informally, through discussion between the professor and the student. If no agreement is reached, the student consults various administrative officials from the department and eventually the dean or another director. If the student cannot resolve the conflict, he or she mustfilea formal appeal. This process begins March 15 for courses from the previous fall or Oct. 15 for summer of spring courses. Last year, the Student Grade Appeals Committee received 10 appeals. All were rejected. According to the annual report, three cases were discarded on technical grounds, the committee did not find the evidence to be adequate enough for a grade change with the other seven cases. In past years, the success rate for grade appeals has rarely been over 25 percent. Various difficulties cause the low success rate. The Student Grade Appeal Procedures states that "the burden of proof is on the student." "A difficult task," said Richard Karas, Chair of the Grade Appeals Committee. Another obstacle students face is that they often do not understand the policy and their appeals are rejected because they do not effectively argue and document their claims. "Traditionally students that have a strong case have not had their appeal granted because of procedural flaws on their part," Gould argued. According to Gould, students have been unable to change their grades because of their lack of knowledge of the specific steps needed to take for the grade appeal. Students overlook two essential components: for what reason an appeal can be granted and the deadline in which to file. Students are often skeptical of Administration committees due to the lack of student voice in those groups. For the Grade Appeals Committee, it is not a question of fairness because three students and four faculty members serve on the committee, an almost balanced ratio. Associated Students, Inc. Executive Vice President John Gehris, who is in charge of finding students to work on committees, recalled that having the student influence and vote is essential, especially for grade appeals. "The student voice and concerns are heard because students sit on the committee," Gehris said. "Students who want to change their grade feel much more comfortable appealing in front of a committee that has student members." Another obstacle with the process is the policy language is vague creating difficulties for students. "Certain language in the procedures can be written so as to be clearer and more compelling.. .the forms used to appeal a grade can be amended so that they guide students through the process of writing an effective appeal," Karas said. With the burden of the proof lying on the student and ambiguous language discouraging efforts^ students find it difficult to appeal a grade. A proposal is currently being submitted to the Academic Senate to review the language of the documents. 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A rightsreserved. o yi h eW w ei n n l I �BY: SABA GARL-lbl H N O N O N O - X ' M WHAT yOU W0UÏ.P TB&M CORRBCTLy wayp eTFOSEXUAj^ M YA, GÎRLfR!ENî>? \ •, HOV/BVBP ^ TKAÏTS It-ARTC - ZL A M straight; HAVB ^ A male* SBXUAL/ OH N O SIM W < )U HONP- call, THAT 0M7&H CAN A VVDMAN B F J ^ ^ METROSEXU AÇ? ^ S trict R egulations H inder O ur F ree S peech designed by the adminis- front of University Hall, tration. We can even post 60 feet from the front steps administration-authorized of the building, during the flyers on the administra- hours between 9 a.m. and tion created bulletin boards. 7 p.m." Don't want to wake These Orwellian policies anyone up. Any protestors place our unguarded First in violation of this policy Amendment rights under are subject to the revocasubject approval. It's like tion of assembly rights, be ByDIDILUND those telemarketers that asked to leave campus, or Pride StaflfWriter call and promise you a be criminally prosecuted. Our right to free speech free vacation: "restrictions This free speech area here at Cal State San Marcos apply." takes up about 60 square exists as an administraAnother setback to our feet on a campus of over 13 tively controlled privilege. rights is the nearly nonexis- million square feet. This is From the militant posting tent areas in which students approximately 3 toothpicks procedures to the outlawing are allowed to express their lying on a football field. of vehicle leafleting, from opinions. Once a student In order to retain the the precious few bulletin gets past the approval of prison-like setting here, boards to the lack of free a flyer, the sheer lack of the administration demands speech areas, our campus bulletin boards on campus that any and epitomizes governmental destroys any hope for pub- all material to suppression of ideas. licity. With only 15 or so be posted be Under the Public Assem- places to post, the night- authorized by the bly Policy and Posting mare of restriction becomes Office of Student Policy, we students enjoy a reality. It's a rape of our and Residenthe right to free speech. We rights. tial Life (SRL). can participate in whatever any As far as free speech Meaning administration-approved areas are concerned, the flyers students "student organizations" administration has desig- want to place we choose. We can invite nated one place on campus on campus have guest speakers on campus where we are permitted to to be approved with the approval of protest. According to the through SRL, an administration. We can Public Assembly Policy, office run not by assemble in the designated "the free speech assembly students, but by free speech area which was area is the area located in the staff. Administration's excuse for this unforgivable disregard to free speech is that they want the campus to continue looking clean and tidy. The infamous Posting Informational Material Policy "provides an avenue... (in which students can) publicize events, activities, and services while retaining an environment of order and cleanliness on the campus." This necessity for cleanliness includes restrictions on everything from the leafleting of cars to the material of banners. This anal policy goes so far as to dictate what type of tape to use when posting - masking tape only, of course. Basically if an innocent student wishes to post wisdom from a fortune cookie without approving the fortune with administration, he or she has some bad luck coming. The student risks having the posting removed, a fine imposed, posting privileges denied (whatever those are), and disciplinary action initiated - all this just for trying tô improve the karma on campus. The Pride exists as the only medium in which students may exercise their First Amendment rights without penalty or censorship by the administration. Even in this setting, student editors reserve the right to place or not to place letters in the opinion section. With administration censoring flyers posted on campus and the lack of free speech areas, students are unable to truly immerse themselves in the exchange of ideas that defines a university. We shouldn't be toothpicks on a football field. Please contact DiDi Lund at lund008@csusm.edu or calling (760)750-4580. O mbudsman's N otes By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride StaffWriter This week, we try to return to normalcy on campus. After a disaster closely intertwined with our community and our campus, is it possible to return to a normal school life at this point in the semester? As I walked around campus over the past week, there was a prevalent feeling of exhaustion. Although a feeling of exhaustion is common at week 11, it seemed that perhaps this feeling was more than usual mental fatigue. After all, in the relative scheme of things at this particular time, it is hard to focus on education when there is still so much activity on the periphery. Last week's edition of The Pride focused on the fires and their effect on Cal State San Marcos. I have received positive feedback on the coverage provided in that special edition. However, I would have liked to receive much more. In addition, I would like to know your thoughts on trying to get back into semester for the remaining few weeks. Please e-mail me with any lingering thoughts that you might have on that special edition as well as thoughts on the current edition. My e-mail is dolan005@csusm.edu. Corrections f or Vol. XI No. 8 In the article "Support available for students," Dr. Fritz Kreisler is incorrectly identified as a psychiatrist. Dr. Kreisler is a licensed psychologist. In that same article, the Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard's office and phone number are incorrect. The correct office is Craven Hall 5306 and the correct extension is 4935. The Pride apologizes for these mistakes. Wherf take yon? Wlliit Through USAC, a consortium of I U.S. universities, you can choose from 31 programs Irt 2 1 countries. With 20 years of experience, you can be sure t hat you have someone t o t urn t o t hroughout your e ducational a dventures. University credit • Scholarships Language classes at all levels' Month, summer, semester & year-fang programs - Field trips & tours Wide range of academic courses < Internships - Small classes 'Housing H T :/ $ CU R E U •775-784-65 69 T F/0 Ä . N « Ö �Never give up cross-country By TIM JOHNSON Pride Staff Writer Cross-country is a sport with athletes who never give up, no matter what the circumstances are. Cara Rumble is one of those cross-country athletes who did not give up on the sport. Rumble is a senior at Cal State San Marcos and an All-American cross-country runner. She was forced to take a year off from cross-country to have a baby. Rumble did not give up; she returned and is now a possible national titlist, placing second in the Vanguard Invitational with a time of 18:26 for the 5-k event. "I had to get back into shape, I was in pretty bad shape, but the coach did not make me try out again," Rumble said. She got right back to where she let off. "I feel about the same, but you could always get stronger," she said. Steve Scott, head coach of the cross-country team, said that Cara is stronger. "Cara improved dramatically," Scott said. "She ran an 18:26, a lifetime best in the last crosscountry race. She came back stronger physically and mentally because she used to have a distraction with boys, and now she is totally focused on school and running." Rumble said, "I had one season that I red-shirted the first year and trained, and did not train during the second year while I was pregnant." Scott said: "She was running with us last year and during the season I was telling her she was doing great. She ran o.k. times and I said 'Cara, you're doing fine."' With the hard work Rumble has put into cross-country runner makes and the encouragement from her coach, she has succeeded in running and met the high expectations from her coach. "The future is for Cara to win the individual title," Scptt said. "There are four girls that have a good opportunity to win the individual title. Women are second in the (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes) NAIA and Cara will really help her team." The NAIA Regional was held on Saturday in Fresno, and the NAIA Nationals will be Nov. 22 at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville, Kentucky. With these meets, Rumble's hard work to get back into shape will hopefully pay off. "I wanted to do it again because I missed it and it felt like it was something I needed to do," Rumble said. All-American C a r a R u m b l e , r i g h t , p u l l s a h e a d of t h e c o m p e t i t i o n at t h e V a n g u a r d I n v i t a t i o n O c t . 1 1. R u m b l e e a r n e d 2 n d p l a c e i n t h e 5 - k e v e n t with an 1 8 : 2 6 t i m e . CSUSM Surf team crashes down on the competition ByALEXROSALINO Pride StaffWriter As the waves crashed on the beach Saturday, Oct. 4, 16 students would realize they made the Associated Students, Inc. surf team while the other 14 would go home in hopes of competing next year. The ASI CSUSM surf team has grown in its third season from nine to 18 students. The team consists of ten shortboard men, two shortboard women, two longboarders and two bodyboarders. Spots were reserved for the Team Captain, Thomas Gorman and Player Representative Martin Muench. This year, Hansen's Boardroom, Etnies shoes, Da Kine surf and snowboard accessories and Transworld Surf magazine gave out freebies to the contestants. Jeremy Cannon and Conrad Scouton were the highlights in the men's shortboard competition. Each won all three of their heats credibly to take a seat on the team. Alex Freitas, Lucas Dalager and Sean Hastings were viewed favorably all day long because they pulled such high marks in their heats. Trailing them but making the team were: Brent Varga, Chris Parrinelo, Bob Hoste, Alex Burst, and Jon Graves. Jamie Tomei and Analia Carlsson maintained the women's shortboard competition. When it came to the longboards, runner up State Champion Dustin Franks won hands down. Ryan James and Michael Connolly had to battle it out for second place. In the end, James pulled through as the most favored. Eric Warner made the A-team in the bodyboard rounds, while Don Nguyen and Jeff Koval went head to head for the second placement. Because of its popularity, unyielding competitive results and maintained participation, Gorman was able to persuade ASI into doubling the size of the team this year despite the cost of try outs. ASI CSUSM Dream Team surfers, Martin Muench and Jon Graves blazed through the competition of schools including CSULB, USD, UCSD, and UCSB who were among the 22 teams competing this past Sunday, Oct. 25 in Ventura. Although they did ifot have a strong backing from their team members, their final score was 10th place with 61 points. Faculty Advisor Puha said: "The ASI CSUSM Surf Team has the talent to be competitive, but suffered from first event jitters and off season injuries. The team must take the positives from performances of Muench and Graves and start preparing for the next event." CSUSM students can watch the surf team Saturday, Nov. 22 when they compete at Black's Beach in San Diego. Jamie Tomei drops in with speed and style to secure a place on the ASI surf team Oct. 4. 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The trilogy's finalbntry builds I finale of "The Matrix* presented Anne Moal, and had disable^ p i hour-to-hour release last| the sentinel machines in the real " up a sense of the good science Wednesday and collected more world with his powerful mental fiction the first "Maifix* had, but than $43 million on its first day. powers, putting him in a coma* r still is not as good, ifcontinues its It w if surprising to see so many Neo wakes up in a glowing ¡climax following tM same p§t$i people going to watch this movie, white train station that seems to of interminable and unnecessary b y DIANA JL CABUTO Pride Staff Writer fights in "Matrix Reloaded," which I admit are really good and enteftaining. The fans responded to this movie more negatively | than positively. Although it lacked a good story line, many admitted to have enjoyed the action and effects on the second movie. Despite the many different routes fans spe^iilated for the story line, the filmmakers changed from "The Matrix Reloaded" to a t&ote simple and logical path i n "Revolutions." " Thjj Matrix/f \ Revolutions" showed a fusion between the first and the second movie, trying to perhaps bring back the brightness of the original Matrix of 1999, but still kept its similarity to the leccfnd one. $ Neo wasn't flying around the city like sugjrman and figjjting hundreds o ilmen in senseless fights just to get from one point to another in"the movie. iv|any of the audience who loved the action of "The Matrix Relo^ied" were disappointed» So were lans of thes: original vepion that hoped for the return cm the Original simplicity of the story. Regardless, m e special effects and the amazing virtual war between the machines and the Zion citkens, like a good video game* are worth watching on the big screen. M m Photo Courtesy of Landmark Pictures By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StaflfWriter Tibet is a wondrous place; so inspiring is its beauty that it has been called the "altar of the world." Tibet's remote location, mysterious and colorful culture, and its people's search for enlightenment through the Buddhist religion all combine to give it a magical unearthly quality. Tom Peosay's moving documentary film, "Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion," brings Tibet out from behind the mystique and teaches the reality of the political and religious oppression the Tibetan people endured due to the Chinese occupation of their land. Beautifully captured images include a full spectrum of the Tibetan experience. Images span from jubilant festival celebrations and reverent religious rituals to the horrific destruction of Tibet's holiest places and violence against the Tibetan people. This sad story is told by the people who know it best. His- torians, professors, politicians, ambassadors, resistance leaders, monks, and nuns were interviewed for this film. The most shocking accounts are those of torture experienced by former prisoners of the Chinese. The historical details of Tibet's hardships would be unbearable if it wasn't for the inspiration the exiled religious leader, the Dalai Lama, brings to the table. His belief in non-violence and forgiveness averts anger and cynicism and brings hope to his people that someday they will be free. Students interested in becoming more aware of what is happening in the world can take the time to see this film. Films like this one can open sheltered American eyes to the big picture. It can bring some insight into the experience of people who live in occupied lands which has relevance far beyond the situation in Tibet. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 campus presidents faculty fall 2003 grades https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/2f18a06f444075061cfa6ff1a59862a1.pdf e34ec0af974315df36580179287aed70 PDF Text Text CEIVED novTN» InfoÄation Services ibride CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS V OL.XI N O. 10 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 8,2003 www.csusniedu^ride Plan to move childcare center on campus By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StaffWriter Four weeks ago, Interim President, Roy McTarnaghan gave the go ahead to the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) to bring to him a clear business plan for a new building, tentatively called "The Center for Children and Families," which will house the Early Learning Center (ELC). The ELC is a daycare center run by ASI providing inexpensive and easily accessible childcare for CSUSM students and members of the community. New buildings added to the campus like the Clarke Field House/University Student Union, the University Village apartments and the Kellogg Library, changed the landscape and have expanded campus life. The plan for "The Center for Children and Families" will be compiled before the end of the semester so that it will be available to the new president when he or she takes office. The ELC is currently located offcampus at 233 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, in abuilding leased from the city of San Marcos. "Our lease is up July 31,2004 and so we have been having discussions with the university about finding a place on campus. We recently have been told that there will be space (available) here on campus," said Lura Poggi, executive director of the ASI. According to Russell Decker, executive dean of planning design and construction, two possible locations are under consideration. The first consideration is near the University Services building where the University Police are located, and the second consideration is behind the Science I building. Plans for the new facility include longer business hours, to better accommodate student schedules, and an expansion of services, to include children in infancy to after school programs for older children. At present the ELC is licensed for only 48 children and provides Spring schedules only offered online ByMKEDOLAN Pride Ombudsman The Spring 2004 Class Schedule is available, but is now only accessible online. This is the first time that the University Will not be offering an actual hard copy of the schedule for students to purchase. Students who were accustomed to having both a schedule online and in their hands must now fully integrate by using only computers tofindclass listings. - "That it was simply a matter of time, that eventually the schedule would go from paper and online, to online only," said Associate Vice President of Academic Programs, David Barsky. See ELC PLANS, page 2 Carolina Lemus and Shayla Shedley (left to right) enjoy playing at the Early Learning Center. According to Barsky, the decision to The actual planning for the spring abandon the published schedules was schedule began late last summer. based on a combination of two factors. "The budget situation was not clear back then to allow the colleges to develop a schedule that would be both in their budgets and offer ourses s "The decision not Barsky said. Wthe cthe state'students needed," inancialp to print the schedule lems reducing ith money afvailable torobthe the CSU system, each department was restricted was not ours." in the courses offered next semester. Barsky said "the online schedule will be The first factor was the issue of modern- more accurate" in reflecting those changes; it ization, being that Cal State Sari Marcos is the only source to reference those changes. is a campus that is technology driven. The University Bookstore, which The second reason for the decision would normally distribute the class to go with only an online schedule schedule, now informs students involves the uncertainty of the budget. that the schedule is only online. Campus Equity week raises educational awareness By DANIELLE BOLDT Pride StafFWriter In the spirit of Campus Equity Week, Wednesday, Nov. 12, faculty, staff and students came together to voice their concerns at a campus rally. In effort to raise awareness about higher education, Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor and the California Faculty Association (CFA) organized a petition-signing to "Save classes/Save our teachers." The aftermath of 2003-04 legislative reductions to the California State University (CSU) system has negatively impacted higher education. The CSU administration has failed to meet the guidelines of the Supplemental Report Language (SRL), that the CSU will "ensure the quality and availability of CSU class offerings, student services, and libraries," (as outlined in Education Code Section 66010.4). Because the integrity of education has been threatened, particularly harming non-contingent faculty and students, the Cal State See CFA, page 2 "The decision not to print the schedule was not ours," said University Bookstore manager, Melinda Martens. Students who come to the bookstore in hopes of purchasing a class schedule will be told of the change. Students are told to direct any comments on the new accepted format for the class schedules to the Office ofAcademic Programs in Craven Hall 5201. Although there is no printed schedule available for purchase for the spring semester, there is a Registration Guide and Catalog Addendum available at the bookstore. The addendum only includes new classes and their description, not their scheduled times or days. See SCHEDULES, page 2 tiME Scholarship recipient sets records ttœma PAGES It tastes so bad when it hits the Hps DOME FOOD PAGE 6 A&E Mayra Besosa, Ethnic Studies professor and CFA lecturer representative for Cal State San Marcos, shares her concern for contingent faculty at the campus rally, Nov. 12. 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D isplay a nd c lassified advertising i n T he P ride s hould n ot b e c onstrued a s t he e ndorsement o r i nvestigation o f c ommercial e nterprises o r ventures* T he P ride r eserves t he r ight t o r eject a ny a dvertising. T he P ride i s p ublished w eekly o n T uesdays d^ritig t he a cademic year. D istribution i ncludes a ll o f C SUSM c ampus, l ocal e ateries a nd o ther S an M arcos c ommunity e stablishments. community has attempted to collect over 10,000 signatures in a petition to reverse reductions in lecturer jobs and classes. The hope is that Gov. Schwarzenegger will endorse the petition, with the need to "Save our classes/save our teachers." "We are here, on behalf of the students," said Tasha Iglesias, education major and CFA intern for fall 2003. Iglesias has helped lead the student voice concerning the petition. Iglesias shared her concern that many students are ignorant to what they are signing. With music and free food available (at the rally), most students are willing to sign anything. At the same time, it came "as a comfort that "some students were skeptical, and asked lots of questions about the petition." The petition expresses the concern over the manner in which CSU administration has implemented budget cuts. By laying-off hundreds of contingent faculty (statewide), and in turn, directly affecting the students' education, the outcome has not gone unnoticed. From crowded and unavailable classes to the limited office hours of faculty, students are faced with limitations, making it more difficult to graduate on time. "This pin says it clearly, 'Teachers working conditions are student learning conditions,'" said Elizabeth Hoffman, English lecturer and CFA representative for Cal State Long Beach. It is the hope that a week of campus equity will reap enough signatures and support from the CSU community to send the petition to legislature. Iglesias said that over the past several weeks the CFA, student organizations such as Lobby Corps, ASI, PAN, Mecha, and WSSN (Women's Studies) have worked to achieve their goal. Iglesias said, "We have sent out bundles of invitations, crashed classes, and handed out information regarding campus equity week and the petition signing." "That's why we are here," Hoffman said, "a profound change is needed (at the University). The faculty needs to nourish students, and in turn, the university needs to support the faculty." JOIN THE PRIDE STAFF NEXT SEMESTER News/Features... World/Nation... Arts & Entertainment... Editorials... Columns... Copy Editing... Photography... Art... Comics... On-line C al S tate S an M arcos „• 3 33 T win O aks V alley Road/ Sm M arcos, C A/92096-00Ö1 Phorie: (760) 7 50-6099 Fax: ( 760) 7 50-3345 E-mail: pride@c$ii$ni«edii http://www*€$usm. edu/pride Ad e-mail: Prkte_ads@cspsna.edu Editing... Do you have great ideas? Join The Pride and let your voice be heard. Not only is this a great way to publish your work, but it.is also a great opportunity to build your portfolio/resume. Employers love marketable skills. COMM/LTWR 316- Tuesdays 5:20pm from page 1 SCHEDULES from page 1 care for children between the ages of 2 through 5. The new facility could allow potentially hundreds of children to register. ASI has been working in conjunction with the College of Education to plan the programs to be implemented in the new facility. The intention of both groups is to provide not only childcare for students, but also a learning laboratory where future teachers could attain in class experience right here on campus. "We are thinking holistically about student needs," said Dr. Peggy Kelly, Interim Associate Dean in the College of Education. "I believe that providing affordable childcare to students gives students access to education and that is the primary mission of CSU," said ASI President, Honey Folk. In the university's mission statement the promise to meet the needs of its students is explicit, "CSUSM provides a range of services that responds to the needs of a student body with diverse backgrounds expanding student access to an excellent and affordable education." In this time of financial crisis the issue of funding is looming. "ASI and CSU cannot afford the debt. The key for us is that it all has to be externally funded," said Dr. Francine Martinez, Vice President of Student Affairs. Dr. Martinez provided a rough timeline outlining projections for each step; Fall 2003, complete fundraising plan; fall 2004, secure funding and complete an architectural plan; fall 2006, building complete. This timeline allows one year in raising the millions of dollars it will take to build the proposed facility; however, Qr. Kelly added, "There is a high level of enthusiasm and interest from donors." Barsky refers to the addendum as a valuable tool with useful information, "It is all the information that was in the schedule without the actual class listings." "We hope that students will see their advisers to answer questions on classes," said Barsky. After students become comfortable with using the schedule online, Barsky hopes that it will increase communication on campus. An increase in student-adviser communication will decrease a lot of the uncertainty in degree requirements and reaffirm that the students are on the right course for graduation. Priorityregistrationforthespringsemesterbegan on Nov. 17 and will continue through Dec. 19. The online class schedule is accessible from the main campus homepage at www.csusm.edu. Click on Schedules & Events then on Class Schedule. One may then select the semester they wish to browse and employ a number of different filter criteria to locate their desired courses. C LASSIFIEDS GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONS!! 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All rights reserved. € 2003 Cingular Wireless LLC. > �Meeting ohfourhe mwinds: t unites orld travlers coffee ByMARKPERRERA Pride StaffWriter Tuesday, November 11, 2003 ended this semester's gathering of the International Coffee Club by welcoming International students who were studying overseas. The good-bye offered a special panel discussion with faculty, staff, and students discussing topics including: what motivated the students in deciding to study overseas, what they learned while overseas, and cultural differences they had to adapt. Yoko Suzuki, a junior and Japanese native is majoring in sociology. She spoke of her positive experiences with the educational system. "It's the best system compared to the rest of the world. America is the only place where no matter what your age group you can still go to school and get a degree. In other parts of the world, this is not possible." When - Suzki was in Japan she took her traditions for granted. Now in the United States, she is more aware of her customs, which allows her to feel more independent and selfconfident as she must make decisions without close guidance from her family. She loves the support her family gives her as well as her fellow classmates and professors. Samson Manickarej, from India, agreed with Suzuki about the high quality of United States education system. Manickarej, a computer science major is very in tune with his culture and smiles when he discusses how his stay in America enabled him to see his homeland differently. He compared America to a melting pot or "internationalmarket where everyone is welcomed." His classmates, loved ones, arid professors support him. His one wish is that more students travel abroad to experience a world different from their own and get a perspective of what it is like to be in a foreign country. Kim Quinney is a history professor and of ItalianAmerican ancestry. Her passion for world travel is to research her family roots. Scott Greenwood, a professor of political science visibly enjoyed his discussion about his time spent in Jordan studying Arabic. Terry Allison discussed his experience while in France. He said the younger generation loves everything about the western culture from its fashion to hip-hop. The older generation does not approve of this trend and find that the youth are displacing their rich heritage. Students and professors alike had a wealth of information to share with faculty, staff, and students. The quality of the United States education system continued to resurface. Having the opportunity to study abroad changed their lives from an educational standpoint and touched and changed their personal lives. Snowbound far the mountains S nowboarders chill a t t he b ottom o f a hill a t M tn. H igh R esort l ast w eekend. Big B ear, Mtn. H igh a nd M ammoth o pened t heir s lopes e arlier t his m onth. By TIM JOHNSON Pride StaffWriter Check the screws on your bindings, wax your board, and zip up your jackets 'cause the winter season is here. The snow is ready to fall and the lifts are ready for action. It's the middle of November and the resorts are now open for business. Mountain High, located in Wrightwood off the 15 at the Cajon Pass, opened on November 3. Big Bear, located in the San Bernardino Mountains, opened November 7. Mammoth, a few hours north from here in Mammoth Lakes, is also open. Mountain High does not require any I ntroduci NQ Ç rappa.. T h c r c ' s a N ew IN TO G rappa is n ow o pen at t he C ampus Marketplace {across from California State University - San Marcos) - a nd w e w ant to b e y our favorite h angout!. 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The runs are equipped with fun boxes and rails for snowboarders and skiers to challenge on their way down the slope. The snow is thin, but it's only November. There is plenty of winter for snow to build up on the ground. Mountain High is open from 8:30am to 4:00pm on weekdays, 8: 00-4:00pm on weekends, and night riding everyday from 5:00-10:00pm. Big Bear, now two resorts with Bear and Snow Summit merging, has also begun the winter season. Big Bear has between 6"-18" of snow on the mountain. The park known as "Claim Jumper," has 6 jumps and 19 jibs for riders to hit during their day on the mountain. Bear has also opened Big Bear Express for the snowboarder or skier seeking to test their carving or cutting abilities on the snow. The season should bring more snow to the mountain to help keep your board or ski's free from dings and scratches. Bear is open Monday through Friday from 8: 30am-4:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00-4:00pm. If you are planning to spend less time on the slopes, Bear also has half-day sessions from 12:30-4:00pm. If you are willing to take a longer drive, Mammoth is also open. Mammoth, the largest resort in Southern California, is a thrill seeker's backyard. Mammoth has 2-3 feet of snow and expecting a whole lot more to fall. They have 5 lifts open and the Gondola has opened as of Friday, November 14. Mammoth has the "Unbound" Terrain Park featuring multiple 60'-80' jumps and jibs that will put your stomach in your throat. The park is also equipped with the super-duper pipe that is not opened yet, but will open soon to give the greatest riding experience. For the new snowboarder or skier that does not understand the above language, it's time to learn. Check out one of the local resorts: Mt. High or Bear and learn the extreme before advancing on to Mammoth. Both resorts offer lessons seven days a week and private lessons. They also have complete ski and snowboard rentals so you can try it before you buy it. WANTED E GG D ONORS N EEDED SWIM I N^TRUGTOBSy! Age 19 - 29 E xcellent C ompensation C all M elisssa @ B uilding F amilies ( 800) 977-7633 e ggdonation@bldgfams.com $10.00-$ì 6.00 per hour call (760) 744-SWJM �FEATURES THE PRIDE Tuesday, November 18,2003 5 Q & A with Kyle Stafford, record breaking freshman What do you want to do with your degree? I want to be a General Manager of a golf course. How long have you been playing golf? 13 years coach said it was really cool that we were all siblings playing together and I medaled that day. I shot even par, I won the whole thing. How has your Commitment to golf affected your school or social life? It affected me more in high school, but with all the traveling I do, I miss a lot of school now and it's really hard. What keeps you going with golf? My grandparents. They are both good golfers. They brought me up with the game and they are very supportive. Their life is golf. They are so involved in my life and golf and they want to make sure I am still in school. I get to play golf with them and spend time with them. Kyle just made a record for the lowest score in a tournament andfirstfemale freshman Who introduced you to the sport? Mainly my grandparents. I also had a really good coach that got me more into it, Have you ever faced discrimination on but when I was in eighth grade he passed the course? Where have you traveled with golf? away. Oh yes, big time with CIF. My sophomore I go to Monterey every summer for a year I was playing on the boys' team. We tournament (which you have to apply for) What have been your biggest rewards did not have a girls' team yet. I was not which is also Northern. Cal against Southwith golf? allowed to go to girls CIF because I was ern California. I played on the team of six Meeting new people, traveling with people on the boys' team and I was not allowed to for Southern Cal. and playing on incredible courses. It has play boys' CIF because I was a girl. The Monterey Peninsula Country Club, C SUSM student Kyle Stafford all been a lot of fun, but the best has been CIF president and all the coaches were Hawaii, Florida and a lot of California the traveling. male and the president said that girls aren't to play golf, since my sister and I play so By NICOLE SULLIVAN I played for the Juniors American Cup this meant to play on the golf course and that much with my parents. We also go a lotto Pride StaffWriter past summer at Rancho San Diego Golf they weren't supposed to play on the boys' the desert with my grandparents. Arizona Course and eight states were involved. team either and he told me to go play on next semester, Washington and hopefully Why did you choose Cal State San There was also the Mary Cave's cup and the girls' team. Idaho. Marcos? six people from San Diego were chosen to CSUSM offered me a scholarship and I play for the girls through the San Diego Tell me more about this discrimination. Do you have other obligations in your wanted to stay in San Diego for school. Junior Golf Association, teams of six The CIF president was very rude. He life right now? could play individuals or partners could not understand why I wanted to stay Yes. I am involved at College Avenue BapWhat is your next step with golf? on the boys'team. He couldn't see that I Church n S I want a LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf What has been your best experience in wanted to play for the competition and the ttist drive to ime an Diego. It's tgotally worth he on Sunday to o down Association) card, but not to play pro. I golf? coach and I got along very well. I had fun there. Also I also work(ed) with the Girls hope to start my card my senior year of Winning this last tournament. It is still the with the guys. I was pushing my game Scouts doing golf clinics. I just received college, get started to have it. I want to beginning of the season. I did not expect while I was on that team. I wanted to the Gold Award from Girl Scouts which stay in the golf industry for my career. anything like that. It was very cool for work on my strength with the guys. They is the highest community service award. me at Grossmont (High school) my sister have longer tees and it pushed me to go I teach golf camps at Singing Hills golf What is your major? and I played on the same team, along with forward on my game and work really hard. course in El Cajon in the summer. I also I am undeclared now but it will most another set of brothers and a brother and do some volunteer day camps there. likely be Business. a sister. I was really sick that day and my Clubs with compassion: donation drives at CSUSM By NICOLE SULLIVAN Pride StaffWriter It is that time of year when many people get a little more sentimental. They come together with family, and give to their community a little more. Several clubs are extending the opportunity to help to the whole campus. Here is a list of some of the drives taking place this week. External Affairs is still collecting monetary donations for the fire victims at Cal State San Marcos. Wednesday is the last day to give cash or checks to this fund. M.E.Ch.A and C.A.M.P (College Assistance Migrant Program) are hosting a clothing drive. They are collecting clothes TKE's help the needy during the holiand non-perishable items for days at their booth in Founder's Plaza local farm workers and their (EOP office), Craven 1st floor, families. Donation boxes can University Hall 4thfloorfrom be found in Craven Hall 4107 8 am - 5 pm. The ending date for the drive is November 20th. For more information, contact Olga Martinez at martil32@csusm.edu or 760943-0071. College Republicans are hosting a donation drive. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross. They are also hosting a Toys for Tots Christmas dance at the Clarke Fieldhouse on Saturday December 6th from 7 p.m. to Y ou a re i nvited t o a G raduate I nformation N ight a t POINT LOMA M/ss/on Valley NAZARENE UNIVERSITY t o l earn a bout P LNU's t eaching c redentials a nd g raduate p rograms P oint L oma o ffers g raduate p rograms in areas w here i ntegrity is m ost i mportant: • T eaching c redentials (Single S ubject and M ultiple S ubject) • E ducation ( M A in E ducation) • B usiness ( M.B.A.) • N ursing ( M.S.N.) ° v C o m e t ake a l ook a nd ask q uestions at G raduate . Information N ight Been ns Thursday, N ovember 2 0,2003 • 6:30 p.m. j oin f aculty a nd staff at P L N U M ission V alley f or a ppetizers, raffle p rizes ( including an IPod a nd a t rip t o B ig B ear), a nd m ost i mportantly, g raduate p rogram i nformation! M eet f aculty a nd staff a nd fmd o ut h ow P L N U can h elp y ou m eet y our p ersonal a nd p rofessional goals. R.S.V.P. by c alling t oll f ree I.866.868.GRAD (4723) o r o n t he w eb at w ww.ptloma.edu/missionvalley [ Directions a nd p rogram d etails a re a lso available o n t he w ebsite.] 11 p.m. Admission is a toy or a monetary donation at the door. For more information, contact Renee Knitter at knitt001@csusm.edu or 760-2126715. S.A.L.S.A. club and the PreHealth Society Club are working together with their 2nd annual clothing drive. Donations will be collected in front of the Dome this week from 7am to 3 pm. All clothes will go to I the San Diego Rescue Mission or Tijuana Rescue Mission. There will be an opportunity drawing at the end of the week for a chance to win some great prizes. Contact Martin Rubin at kubin001@csusm.edu. TKE (Tau Kappa Epsilon) will hold a blanket drive and a Thanksgiving drive this week, 17th-21st. All the food donated for the Thanksgiving drive will be given to a local church. Contact Frank Pompeo at pompe001@csusm.edu or 760745-1465. SAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) is holding a canned food drive on campus this week, all proceeds will go to a community shelter. For more information, contact Tyrell Fiduccia at tyfulr@hotmail.com. Alpha Xi Delta is also holding a canned food drive. Location was not provided. Each of these drives is available for students to bring an item(s) to any of the above drives and bring a smile to someone's life. �Food at CSUSM tastes so bad when it hits the lips By RYAN MOCK Pride StaffWriter bus The food prepared and served on campus has often been characterized as ' less than appealing." Even though our days of public school designated lunch menus are over, the students at Cal State San Marcos are still spoon fed food that looks almost as C O U G A R C U I S I N E " bad as it tastes. By; Ryan Mock Unless you're willing to give up a parking space that SUSM, and he Cal S outside c took you thirty minutes to Can Marcos Ftoundationtate profitableompanies tohhave S on o find, the average student the standards and practice Moore said.perations ere," usually takes his or her of food served here on Yet the convenience chances in the Dome. tore and t ndividual Starving after a three- campus. asked Moore if sood retailershe tihe Dome f I first hour block of monotonous all food handling staff in remain afloatin from the classes one morning, I evenue they roduce. I ventured into the Dome to tthe Dometowere certifiably rhen asked Mpoore if he rained state health t see what I could scrounge standards. Moore assured dined on campus, he said, up. were, nd After ordering a burger, me they accepted tahis. I i"tI sdo eat fcampus food and reluctantly I glanced down toward After visiting many other Ieems kine." about other don't now the taco bar in disgust. campuses in Southern students, but when I escape Swimming in the salsa, and California, I began to from class, my food better skipping from dish to dish onder w ore han ustf was a congregation of flies. woesn't rent hy sCSUSM tqaste mhe gtreat jWilline.To d out pace to uote t Sneeze guards are one major franchises or food "It tastes so good wFerrel, hen it thing, but wrapping the outlets/ hits the lips!" food up after each order, "Conversations have After receiving eedback that's not too much to ask. been held with companies from Moore, I wfanted to Suffice to say, I thanked the such as McDonalds, Carl's ask some students what girl and left that morning Jr., Jamba Juice, and they thought of the food with an empty belly. Rice King...* the campus situation on campus. Who I recently consulted does not yet have enough better to ask, than arriving Rick Moore, director students to generate the freshman Eric Bibel and of communications for volume necessary for the Cyprian Czarnocki. zfÎf\/ïYlJCL A f c W N yrxvmMnn SCARAH WRrrB your pssAy? \ After eating on campus, campus community, the two school situation, the school Bibel said, "I got a two and students feel it's a hassle to needs to try a little more in a half dollar pizza which go somewhere else to eat. offering more on-campus sucked and a sandwich that "Hell Yeh, it's an activities, eateries, and inconvenience to leave options. blew." and drive If the school were to Bibel and Cznarnocki campus said that the Cal State somewhere else just to go invite more franchise San Marcos Foundation and eat in between class," markets onto campus, and close the deal, the student should try a little harder to Bibel said. — C zarnocki population would altogether entice outside — said, "I agree, avoid a menu of traditional organizations we need some school gruel and mystery into w l agree, dank food meat. s ponsoring here. Unlike With more options of food outlets here we need high school , and food vendors happy, the on campus. "Of course, some dank you have the school would then have an they could get food here." choice, and the opportunity to charge them school should increased rent. Burger King harder The valuable rent money, or Subway, "Cyprian Czarnocki try and students — - to give its which can one day possibly could then get what they students more choices." fuel the construction of want for once, instead of In the first of many countless student interest what's offered," Bibel said. steps to opening CSUSM facilities such as a stadium, Cznarnocki added, "Taco to the outside world, a Greek housing, or even Bell has got seventy-nine Starbucks will open in the parking relief with stack cent tacos." new Kellogg Library. But parking, or reduced rates. With not much of a to remedy our commuter IMONEOT HOf|E NWT M one nt Dwbk na/drk . 'WM** J1 N O, sm up O mbudsman's N otes By MICHAEL DOLAN ent things. PrideStaffWWer The absence of feedback could mean we are covering the Letters to the editor are an ight tories and the important source of feedback rright isnformation.providingould Or, it c to any newspaper. As such, mean that The Pride is adequate the editors of The Pride would to the point that it does not warlike to feature letters that stu- rant the time it would take to dents write on the pages of The respond. Lastly, no feedback Pride. could mean that no one is readHowever, there is a complica- ing The Pride. I hope the last tion: neither the editors nor I are option is not the case. receiving any letters to feature The Pride focuses its reporton the editorial page. ing on stories that affect the It has been a slow couple of Cal State San Marcos campus weeks for feedback in general. i. community. We are, after all, In fact, I have only received students as well — the stories one comment in the last three we cover involve issues that weeks regarding The Pride and affect us also. the coverage we are providing. There are plenty of intriguing This could mean several differ- topics that could constitute a fytckI; letter to the editor. In particu lar, the process for selecting a new university president under way which most certainly affect$ our future. I would encourage those of you who read this to share youi thoughts on the candidates in the form of a letter to the editor. The Pride asks that you include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address with your letter. Letters under 300 words are preferred and are subject to editing. Letters should be e-mailed directly to The Pride at pride@csusm.edu. My e-mail address is dolan005@csusm.edu foi your comments, critiques, or thoughts regarding The Pride, 1 y o U ' R E ALSO NOT THE ûNJL ty/HO got LAST N!<?HT LUCKY Letter to the Editor Dear Pride Editors, The American Association of University Professors has just Thank you for the article approved statement on Campus Equity Week regarding ca policy faculty in ontingent by Danielle Boldt, which higher education (universities, appeared in your Nov. 11 issue. olleges nd I would like to make a correction, cn which ahey csommunity colleges) trongly recommend though. The author stated: "There tihat all t faculty, regardless of are currently • 215 lecturers on t easonable campus: 74 who have qualified pitle or rank, pafter a bre eligible robationary eriod, (for) three-year contracts, and for tenure or ermanence. nine who are vulnerable to lay- www.aaup.org. pSince fall of 2See offs." Nine of the lecturers on CSUSM has lost 40 lecturers 002, and three-year ' contracts presently 22 (in addition to the 9 mentioned have no assignment, or a 0-time above) h heir base. All lecturers are vulnerable reduced, ave had ltosingatssignments several heir health to lay-offs always and even more benefits. so during times of budget cuts like these. It is the temporary nature of these faculty - who in reality are Thank You, mostly long-term - that needs to be MayraBesosa challenged. CFALecturerRepresentative �THE PRIDE Kaleidoscope of Sound By LISA GEORGE Pride StafifWriter Passion. Climactic energy and dissipating strains of melody. The power and driving force behind 80 trained musicians directed by a seasoned and energetic conductor is what makes a symphony a memorable experience. The South Coast Symphony directed by seasoned virtuoso Barry Silverman pushes the expectations of what is expected from a symphony. Proclaimed "the unstuffy symphony for Orange County," this finely tuned group of musical magicians compliment a variety of composers. Their powerful renditions of "Apollo 13" selections, "Mission: Impossible," and "A Night on Bald Mountain," a brief sampling of the works presented at the Coast Hills Church in Aliso Viejo Friday, Nov. 14. The resonant minor chords were backed by thunderous timpani and other percussive instruments, supported by the reverberating brass section. The musical battles and celebrations throughout the night seemed to burst through the four walls and into the surrounding city. The setting at the Coast Hills church provided two big screens through which a camera man was projecting up close views of the musicians and conductor throughout the concert. This particular visual style allowed for a big and little picture of the energy evoked by the musicians through their finely honed skills of musical creation. Caught in the frenzy of "Night on Bald Mountain," the cellos played pizzicato, while a mallet beat a unique cylindrical steel instrument producing a blended, yet pronounced sound that added to the full resonance created by the horns and violin sections. The selection of this night's performance A&E Tuesday, November 18, 2003 7 Listen spread throughout three centuries and dipped into cinematic highlights including "The Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets." The frenetic building to climax of musical feeling then falling back to a dénouement embodied the multitude of experiences: spiritual, emotional, and mental journey with fluid transition Process* Help* Conflicts are more complex than ever. Prepare to help people manage the challenges of life. French horn musicians play at Coast Hills Church into a slow calm retreat in "Mysterious Mountain Symphony No.2 III: Andante con moto." "The Symphony's mission is to provide South Orange County with an accessible, professional, and affordable symphonic musical experience. Each year the Symphony provides over 15,000 patrons with the opportunity to experience the sounds of Symphonic Music." http://www.southc oastsymphony.org Their projected dates for future nights of thrilling musical enjoyment are: February 6 for a performance of The Young Stars of the Future Winners of the 5 Annual Performance Competition 8: 00 p.m., March 26 Masterworks Great Music for Orchestra, and Pops The Tonys Award Winning Music from Broadway. 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W O R - Training provided - 10-40hr schedules - Scholarships Awarded - Conditions Apply - CALL NOW! 760-942-1223 619-583-5609 909-695-4799 K �ByKRISTENREES Pride StaffWriter season. Whether you want to take your mind off of midterms and tests, take your little sister to a movie for some bonding or have an evening out with your VERY mature boyfriend ( note sarcasm) " Elf' really can satisfy. The PG rating makes it family oriented. The jokes are still amusing to adults. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy the elf and his appearance alone can generate laughter. He is a gifted comic and he definitely "makes" the movie. Ferrell seems to take the character Buddy so seriously, and then wham, he'll hit you with another hilarity filled Elf-esque outburst. The story follows Buddy who's been raised at the North Pole. He believes he's Photo Courtesy of New Line Cinema an elf even though he is very different from Buddy travels to New York in search of his father. the other elves. Buddy is then sent to New What exactly made me see Jon Favreau's newfilm"Elf?" My little brother did. "Elf' is the type of movie that appears extremely cheesy in the trailer and_ gets very little recognition until audiences discover that " Elf' is actually watch-able. It is an entertaining, holiday-themed choice that facilitates getting in the spirit of the Photo Courtesy of New Line Cinema York to find out who or what he really is and get in touch with his alienated father. Ferrell's humor comes in often as Buddy makes his way through the city spreading holiday cheer. It's corny, predictable and sappy, just how feel good Christmas movies should be. Ferrell keeps the movie afloat with his pokerfaced delivery of jokes and overall nutty demeanor. The only thing that I really didn't like about " Elf' was the fact that the movie wasn't balanced. Most of the movie isfilledwith jokes and is enjoyably funny until the second half approaches, and at that point, it seems like a hurried Favreau was just trying to get the project finished. The latter half of the film quickly pours on the feel-good holiday vibe that is so cliché in films like this. That is the only place that " Elf' really went wrong. The movie was cast well. It was slapstick style funny and other than the seemingly hurried second half of the film, Favreau should be thrilled that he took such a kooky storyline and turned it into a future family favorite. I give "Elf" a rating of B -. T h e V e r d i c t i s t it— Runaway Jury ^ = The suspenseful psychological thriller, based on courtroom novelist John Grisham's narrative, contains an A-list cast and an explosive plot with enough doublecrossing and secret motives to make this one of the best films of the year. This box-office success begins with a bang — literally. Gun-toting killers shoot up an office building, creating a massacre, which leaves 11 dead. The widowed wife of a businessman brings a major civil suit against the gun manufacturer she feels is responsible for her husband's death. With the increasingly hostile public opinion on guns, the powerful firearm conglomerate worries this multimillion dollar case may cripple the industry. Wendall Rohr, Dustin Hoffman, a chivalrous lawyer who fuels the case with his honest passion, represents the widow. His opponent speaks for the arrogant gun corporation, behind which stands a brilliant veteran jury consultant, Rankin Fitch, Gene Hackman, who will stop at nothing to ensure a verdict favoring the firm. Fitch stations his surveillance team at a high tech center disguised as a warehouse where they inspect potential jurors in order to strategically control the selection of the jury. However, the moralizing plaintiff attorney and the ruthless Fitch soon realize more is at stake when one juror, Nick Easter, John Cusack, and his accomplice Marlee, Rachel Weisz, inform both attorneys that the jury's for sale- for $10 million. A dangerous game of cat and mouse set in the French Quarter of New Orleans proceeds. Making up for the implausible story is the extraordinary cast, which works together in creating a heated courtroom melodrama beneath a background of controversial issues. The film is the first coupling of screen legends Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman, who form a climax for the movie when the two veterans battle it out in a tense scene. The movie struggles to overcome major changes from the novel all the while keeping the character development and plot twists distinctive of Grisham. The film needlessly replaces the original scenario targeting the tobacco industry with a political debate on gun manufacturers. Although the characters' motives are more transparent in the film, it maintains the high level ofsuspense from the tense courtroom novel. Viewers unfamiliar with the book will not predict director Gary Fleder's ("Kiss the Girls" and "Don't Say a Word") perfectly timed plot twists. Fleder produces a tightly wound thriller with his natural ability to know exactly what audiences will expect from the film, the cast's impressive performance, and the unique camera-like cinematographic techniques. The confrontation scenes and equally heated political outcome are enough to keep any moviegoer on the edge of their seat. m oto Courtesy of The 20th Century Fox Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, and John Cusak face-off in "Runaway Jury." The movie is based on a John Grishman novel. al State an Marcos Congratulations to Our Fall Graduates! Fall Graduates: Please join President McTamaghan, faculty and university administrators as we honor our fall graduates at the: Fall Grad Reception 2003 Wednesday, December 10,2003 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Gtmd Ballroom, Conference Center Californla Centerforthe Arts, Escondido 340 N* Escondido Boulevard - Refreshments will be served ~ Please check your campus email farfurther details regarding this event or contact the Office of the Vice PresidentfirStudent Affairs, Craven 5306, (760)750-4056. Traditional graduation ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 15,2004 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. We hope to see you there! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 donation Early Learning Center faculty fall 2003 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/bcb671ff6a4c2dc8a6898b8bfb66e860.pdf 6a2e9f0370aded1b84471c20ba00360d PDF Text Text P ride — CALIFORNIA mm WW ^P^P- STATE O N i V E R S i T Y ' S A N TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25,2003 www.csusm.edu/jpride CSU dubs K aren S.. Haynes as CSUSM president Karen S. Haynes The California State University (CSU) Ôoard of Trustees selected Karen S. Haynes to be president of Cal State University San Marcos* Her presidency at CSUSM is scheduled to begin Feb. 1,2004. 1 "As president j look forward to working with the campus and c oi^umtyfe clarify theiinivœity's strategic plan and vision statement, and to betterincorporate technology to providé additional student access, especially in these times of budgetary cutback^" Haynes said in a C SÜ.ÄewsletteL Photo courtesy¡www.fws.gov Giving thanks'. An editorial ByMDCEDOLAN tragedy in our community, The fires that began in late Pride StaiFWriter with so many of our neighbors October have left many in our The meaning of Thanks- affected by disaster, Thanks- community directly impacted. giving goes far beyond the giving has become a time to For those who have lost their friendly images of the pilgrims appreciate what you have in the homes and their possessions, face of knowing what you can or suffered the incomprehene a meal p The CSÜ Board of Trustees will Nnjoying mericans. Itwith the lose. This is also a time to step sible trauma of losing the life of ative A create her contract at à meeting hard pressed to argue twould be out and help your community, a family member or friend, this hat these later this year. images are an accurate por- to share the essence of Thanks- Thanksgiving will mean somegiving with others. After all, thing entirely different from or the Haynes is currently the president trayal of the eventmages toime. if we can successfully share previous years. The flames that these ffer of the University of Houston — Besides, terms ofi determining this holiday with others, then decimated over 300,000 acres little in Victoria and has a Ph.D in social we can truly say that there of our county changed the lives work from the University of Texas what iexactly Thanksgiving is meaning in the holiday of of many and forever altered means n today's world. at Austin or hose few w The true meaning of Thanks- Thanksgiving.003 has been a fike tThanksgivinghat holidays l truly mean. The year 2 giving is not definable in terms difficult one for families in Their meaning for ThanksHaynes Will replace die applicable to any specific giving i something will previous présidait of CSUSM, majority of the population: our community. Indeed, Nborth never besexperienced tnhat fully or Alex Gonzalez* and continue San Diego County has een its meaning is subjective to part s by the vast where Interim President Roy share o experience. Thanksgiving has a isasterof ndubstantial that playf understoodommunity. majority of our c McTarnaghan leaves off. d a conflict evolved into a holiday of appre- heavily on the emotions of this Another horribly emotional ciation and introspection. More reporting on the elected CSUSM president in thefollowing issue of The Pride. In the face of so much human Thanksgiving. See THANKSGIVING, page 2 1 Thanksgiving volunteer oportunities in San Diego By ELIZABETH BALDWIN Pride Editor Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to come together and give thanks for the many blessings we all enjoy in our own lives. However, the holiday season is also a time to recognize individuals and families in our community that are less fortunate than us that are in need of help, assistance, or company. Here are a few options available for you to give your time, monetary donation, or support during this year's Thanksgiving holiday. participants in Adult Care Programs at their annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Contact: (619) 563-5232 Volunteer opportunities available on Thursday, Nov. 27: George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers Volunteers needed to help seniors at Encinitas, Escondido, and Chula Vista Thanksgiving food and get into the Volunteer opportunities available on prepare spirit. holiday Wednesday, Nov. 26: Contact: (760) 480-2282 Jewish Family Service of San Diego See VOLUNTEER, page 2 Volunteers needed to serve food to senior MÄRCÖS V OL.XI N O. 11 CSUSM student killed in Cedar Fire ByDIDILUND Pride StaffWriter Quynh Yen Chau, a business administration student at CSUSM, died October 26 in the Cedar fire which blazed through her small Lakeside home. Born in Vietnam, Quynh moved to San Francisco and worked as a waitress where she met her future husband, native San Diegan John Pack. The couple married and moved to a small cabin off Wildcat Canyon Road. Chau had been" a full time senior finishing her degree at Cal State San Quynh Yen Chau Marcos and was interested in continuing her education in a graduate program. "Quynh was very friendly, very cheerful... she was always focused on her work, a conscientious student," said family member Henry Duong. "Each year the family has big Thanksgiving dinner [where she would] always talk about school; she was a very determined student." Chau's family in Vietnam own and operate a plastics company. Chau was interested in working with them to expand their business. Her older brother, Sinh Chau had discussed overseas business ventures, and Quynh had wanted to help him bring their business to the U.S. On the day of thefire,a neighbor awoke Quynh and her husband around 1 am to warn them to evacuate. Quynh started the car while John rescued their two large dogs. They managed to drive away but were somehow stopped on the dirt road, perhaps due to engine failure or lack of visibility. Fire officials found the couple inside their car, their arms wrapped around the bodies of their beloved dogs. Quynh Pack's ashes were returned to Vietnam by her older brother, Sinh Chau. She is survived by her four brothers and sisters and her mother, To Ha, all currently reside in Vietnam. — * 7 i i ' f t / I1 Ill" I ! Did Emma make it in this issue? Find out... Foom PAGE ? Hungry for dessert this Thanksgiving? PAGE 3 �NEWS 2 Tuesday, November 25,2003 THE PRIDE VOLUNTEER from page 1 Editorial Staff Staff Writers Co-Mtors-in-Chief Alex Rosalino Elizabeth Baldwin Chad Spinks Jonathan Rodley Danielle Boldt Design & DiDiLund Photo Editor Doug Lasater John P Scripps Assistant Design Kristin Rees Editor Mark Perrera Roberto Fella Melissa News Editor Rodriguez Sarah Carlin Features Editor Michael Dolan Lisa George Michelle Wills A&E Editor Nicole Sullivan Katie Sammons Ryan Mock Online Editor Robert Woerhade Scott Carpi Sharon Bayron Copy Editor WU1 Batcher Tim Johnson Distribution Tabika Rojas Adrian Cundiff Robert Towers Business Manager Stephanie Sapp Adviser Jenifer Woodring Armed Services YMCA Families needed to invite armed service men & women into their homes for Thanksgiving dinner. Contact: (619) 232-9084 Vietnam Veterans of San Diego Volunteers needed to decorate, set up and wash dishes at the Thanksgiving dinner. Contact: (619) 497-0142 San Diego Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk 2003 2nd Annual 5k run/walk through downtown San Diego on Thanksgiving morning. This is a great opportunity to come together and raise money for Father Joe & St. Vincent dePaul Village. Individuals or families can choose from the following options: Run/walk the 5k course on Thanksgiving morning. Those interested can register online at www.thanksgivingrun.org. Runners/ walkers will depart Balboa Park at 8:00 a.m. Those who cannot attend the event can send in monetary donations or pledge a runner/ walker. Pledge checks can be made payable to: St. Vincent de Paul Village Attn: Thanksgiving Day Run 3350 E Street San Diego, California 92102-3332 Volunteers are also needed at the event. Those who would like to donate their time can contact Laura Kojima, volunteer services, at (619) 645-6412.Sources used to help compile information: wwwvolunteersandiego.org and www.sdare.org. t (from left to right): Sheona Tyczki of the Salvation Army and Ray Golemo of The Knights of Columbus collect donations outside Ralph's on Twin Valley Oaks Road. THANKSGIVING reality that affects our community as the holidays approach is the impact of our country's war. Similar to previous generation afflicted with sustained American conflicts, our generation is also masked under the dark cloud of warfare. With San Diego being a community intertwined with the United States military and Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton so near to our campus, the constant conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan will make this Thanksgiving a difficult holiday for the families of those All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do riot necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification, Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be under 300 words and submitted via electronic mall to pride@csusm.edu, rather than the individual editors* It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 campus presidents fall 2003 Fires volunteering https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/016cc32dc4e476a61589f406315b1a15.pdf 9a30e77d0245a3e8b9cae8e2d72ae512 PDF Text Text www.csuaneduforide T UESDAY, D ECEMBER 2 , 2 003 V OL.XI N 0 . 1 2 HIV, AIDS awareness aim to eliminate further growth of epidemic CSU San Marcos, Haynes preparing for transition By JONATHAN RODLEY Co-Editor "Very busy, but very positive" — that is how Dr. Karen S. Haynes' days have been since she started her campaign f or the CSUSM presidency. From Texas to San Diego to Long Beach, back to San Diego, then to Texas again. "I haven't had much time to think of all the next steps," Haynes said. She's been writing to-do lists for the sev- eral past weeks, but said she hasn't started anything yet. Making the transition from Houston to San Marcos, finding a place to live, will she buy a house or just rent? She said those are the things on her mind lately. Having to move is nothing new for her. Some History In her early twenties Karen lived in Kuala See PRESIDENT, page 2 By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StaffV^iter President Karen S. Haynes CSU focuses on alcohol safety ByCHADSPINKS Pride StaffWriter As part of an ongoing effort by administration and the CSU system to promote alcohol awareness, the Clarke Field House will be conducting a Responsible Host training seminar Dec. 5 at noon, focusing on alcohol safety: an issue of concern with the first year of on campus housing. A fter the drinking related death of Cal State Chico student, Adrian Heideman, in Oct. 2000, the CSU system sought revisions in the alcohol policy of all campuses. Shortly after, the Substance Abuse Advisory Council was formed at CSUSM. Susan Mitchell, who was a member of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council when it formed, said that the CSU board of trustees disseminated information t hat r ecommended w hat World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to increasing awareness of HIV and AIDS, was commemorated yesterday. "Live and let live" was the slogan for the 2003 campaign that focused on eliminating the HlV-related stigma and discrimination which have been identified as the major contributors to the expansion of this epidemic. This year five million people See AIDS, page 3 rattmneoc Photo by Sarah CbrXmlThe Pride T'JZT A . campuses A s j h t s o m e t i m e s s e e n i n p a r k i n g , o t s a t C S USM, is an empty alcohol container should be doing in regard to the policy. t h r o w n i n t o t h e dirt. Administrators in conjuction with the C SU system continue o at „ to promote alcohol awareness on campus, especially since the opening of onSee A LCOHOL, page 3 campus housing. For anonymous and free HIV testing and counseling contact: CSUSM Student Health Services at (760) 750-4915 or www.csusm.edu/shs Questions or need counseling regarding HIV/AIDS contact: Being Alive San Diego (619) 291-1400 in San Diego or (760) 439-6908 in Oceanside Lobby Corps continues tofightfor CSUSM students By JONATHAN RODLEY Co-Editor Associate Students, Inc. (ASI) sent their Lobby Corps to Fullerton earlier this month where students from almost all 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system gathered to discuss issues like raising tuition fees and shared governance in the CSU. "It's a lot of hard work—it's not a vacation," said Erik Roper, vice president of external affairs for ASI. Roper and three other members of ASI traveled to Cal State Fullerton to represent the 414,000 students in the CSU system. With student fees raising over 30 percent this semester, the Lobby Corps promised to fight for lowering student fees. The Lobby Corps must "articulate compelling reasons for not raising fees," Roper said. He said that the CSU broke their promise to not raise fees over 10 percent in a year. Now the CSSA must work with other groups like the University of California (UC) system. He said the California constitution must be changed to protect students from excessive fee increases. Gov. Schwarzenegger will fund the school systems Janu- ary 2004 so the race is on for the Lobby Corps. The Lobby Corps promotes student welfare by influencing law making in California, and working with the CSU Board of Trustees. The 25 members of the Board of Trustees manage the CSU system. The Lobby Corps works to hammer out kinks in the CSU system. The students find what's wrong with the system, discuss it at California State Student Association (CSSA) conferences, and then lobby at state legislative meetings Photo courtesy of Erik Roper/457 ASI President Honey Folk (left) and VP of External Affairs Erik Roper (right) discuss matters at the C SSA See LOBBY CORPS, page 3 convention in Fullerton, Nov. 15. EDITORI^Z, ivEwm l line your musical skills page 6 Emma - looking a little thin? page 8 �If! 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D istribution i ncludes a ll o f C S U S M c ampus, l ocal e ateries a nd o ther S a n M a r c o s c o m m u nity e stablishments. opportunities for becoming involved in Haynes said she'll probably come to advising the president," Allison said. CSUSM twice before her presidency Who chose her as president and begins Feb. 1 to get information about why the campus. Upon her arrival she said she wants The California State University (CSU) to meet with people to talk about their Board of Trustees appointed Haynes as "hopes, dreams and visions. "Oh, I'm excited. I've done this the CSUSM president. "The chancellor and the board of trustbefore," she said. As president of Victoria, Haynes ees think she will make a tremendously listened to faculty before listing her effective president for Cal State San Marcos," said Colleen Bentley-Adler, priorities. Haynes said the San Marcos campus public affairs director for the CSU. Haynes will be given time to wrap up "is lovely. Many people were very smart to ensure there was plenty of land for her obligations at the University of Houston — Victoria before starting Feb. 1. future growth." The president is hired "at will" with no She added, "Whether I 'm looking at CSUSM with new eyes or looking at new contract to tie her to the job. Haynes will things from a different way ... My view report to the chancellor, who reports to the Board of Trustees. there will be on serving students." There are 25 members on the Board Haynes said that she likes communication loops to be closed, she wants a of Trustees; Gov. Schwarzenegger is the heads up on issues, and wants people to president. Other members include Lieutenant Gov. Cruz Bustamante, Chancelown up to mistakes. " I'm very public about owning up to lor Charles Reed, and two students, one my own, and expect others to," she said. of which votes. Lumpur, Malaysia, a place with fast city streets and tropical botanical parks. "I was just following my former husband and learning the culture," she said. Canada was her permanent home during this time; it's where she continued her education. "Having done a masters degree in Canada, you begin to get an exposure to other cultures and get an outsider view of the U.S.," Haynes said. This view grew even more when she moved to Cairo, Egypt in the seventies. After teaching in Texas for five years, Haynes wrote her dissertation in Cairo in 76\ "It was a very progressive time in Egypt," she said. The scorched land of oases and temples was building alliances with neighboring countries, and women's issues were gaining importance. Haynes worked part time with Egyptian universities by defining academic programs in social work. She also worked with the U.S. Aide Office in analyzing Egyptian public policy. Knowing the presidential role "It was interesting: children's issues, aging, welfare, economic benefits;" she worked a lot with these policies, she The presidential responsibilities are said. written in a statement at the California Soon she was back in the United State University (CSU) website. University planning officer Terry States, and eventually the president of Officer said that the president has three the University of Houston — Victoria. main roles. The first is to manage the internal These are a few of her favorite functions of the college such as the facthings ulty and staff, making decisions on the Haynes traveled in her past, but more budget, and managing the buildings. The second role is to get support from recently puts much of her time toward outside the CSU system and maintain work. She does, however, have her f un good relations with the community. moments. The third role of the president is to Haynes said that she and her husband work with the CSU on a national level. enjoy dancing and she also collects The president aides in policymaking, antiques. She owns crystal wine glasses which improves higher education in the and vases, 1940's purses, and collects state and the nation. Some presidents kaleidoscopes. Haynes said that one of contribute on an international level. her kaleidoscopes is encased in a decoThe president has final authority on rated emu egg. most campus decisions. She has adviHaynes also said she likes swimming sory groups like Associated Students, and reading mystery novels and poetry. Inc. (ASI) and college departments. "(I) used to write more poetry than With issues like parking or budget alloI've had time to do in a long time," she cation, she makes the final decisions. said. "I encourage students to keep making their voices heard and remind students Looking to CSUSM that through the ASI, there are a lot of JOIN THE PRIDE NEXT STAFF SEMESTER News/Features... World/Nation... & Entertainment... Editorials... Columns... Copy Editing... Photography... Art... Comics... The Pride C al S tate S an M a r c o s 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road S a n M a r c o s , C A/92G96-O0O1 P hone: ( 7 6 0 ) 7 5 0 - 6 0 9 9 F ax: ( 7 6 0 ) 7 5 0 - 3 3 4 5 On-line Editing... D o y ou h ave great ideas? J oin The Pride a nd let y our v oice b e heard. N ot o nly is t his a g reat w ay t o p ublish y our work, but. it is a lso a g reat opportunity t o b uild y our p ortfolio/resume. Employers love m arketable skills. http://www.€susm. edu/pride A d e -mail: P r t f e ^ j a d s ^ c s u s m ^ ^ COMM/LTWR 316- T uesdays ® 5:20pm The campus reaction At CSUSM students, faculty and staff have personal views reserved for the oncoming president. The university Provost, Robert Sheath said he has two main expectations for the president. One is that she needs to lead the campus forward as a well functioning collégial team. Second, he expects her to continually improve the schools standing in the community and improve community relationships. "Based on her experience at University of Houston — Victoria, she is well positioned to do both of these," Sheath said. "She showed all the attributes that we would want in a president " Sheath said he likes her philosophy to seek to understand and then be understood. "I hope all sectors of the campus can get behind her and support her and move us forward," Sheath added. CFA President for CSUSM George Diehr said he hopes Haynes will work with faculty in a "cooperative and collégial fashion." Diehr said he doesn't want her to have any preconceived notions about faculty workloads at CSUSM. "I hope she takes a hard look at the objective data that shows faculty at San Marcos have a heavier student load than faculty at most of our sister campuses," he said. "She should also appreciate that we spend about $7 million less on our faculty salaries and benefits than other CSU campuses of our size." Diehr said he wants to establish regular meetings with her and is concerned about her adherence to the Budget Supplemental Report Language. "Let's just see what happens," he said. Honey Folk, ASI president, said the environment at CSUSM is directly related to the president. She said the president should be open, honest and willing and provide access to education. "It's time to bring about the reality of the mission of the CSU," Folk said. Folk explained that CSUSM has a campus culture that values shared governance. "We demand to be included into the decision making process," she said. "I am very, very excited about having the opportunity during my term as president to participate in the selection of the university president, and to have influence which sets the tone for her future interaction with all students." �A LCOHOL from page 1 Assessing perception of alcohol and drug usage at CSUSM Assessing the extent of the problem on campus was one recommendation. The council administered the Core survey in the spring of 2002 to 3000 students, of which 585 responded. "The results show that Cal State San Marcos is below the national average for alcohol use," said Mitchell. # The four page survey; developed by the Core institute if Illinois, covers a wide range of issues regarding alcohol and substance abuse. Questions were asked concerning how students perceive drug and alcohol use among peers, and how students have been affected by their own usage. The results of the survey, which are available to the only a problem if you are loud," Vos said. public, contain a comparison of national "They're not going to do anything unless averages with CSUSM. you're disrupting." Using statistics from the survey, "It's a fair policy," said freshman and Student Health Services developed the UVA resident Justin Hillery, "But they "Social Norming" campaign, which don't seem to be doing a good job of places advertisements around campus keeping alcohol out. Not so much a bad highlighting findings from the survey. job, but what can they really do?" According to the statistics, CSUSM Resident Adviser, Jennie Hauser students do generally fall behind the commented on the lack of social activities national averages. However, Mitchell in San Marcos for UVA residents. "They expressed the possibility of growing Photo by Sarah Carlin/77*e Pride need more places to keep them occupied," numbers with the arrival of on campus Beer boxes litter the surroundings around said Hauser, "not related to alcohol, but student housing. housing. things to do off campus." The University Village Apartments commented that the problem is not The Core survey is scheduled to be (UVA) has guidelines in place regarding necessarily drinking as much as an issue of conducted every other year, which will alcohol use in the dorms. irresponsible drinking. "Younger students chart levels of student alcohol and substance "It's pretty strict," said sophomore and tend to drink more," said Poullard, "but the use, and determine the effectiveness of UVA resident, Scott Warren. "It's college vast majority of students who drink are programs and campaigns. and you want to have f un, but they're moderate drinkers." "I think it it's a good idea to increase taking it away. Not totally but they're (alcohol and substance abuse) awareness," Getting around UVA alcohol policy is making it harder." an issue of being responsible according to said Hillery, "but most people are already Current head of the Substance Abuse freshman and UVA resident Nick Vos. "If aware." Advisory Council, Jonathan Poullard, you keep it quiet, you won't get caught. It's Avg. Grades Age Gender Campus Residence Female Male 16-20 2 1+ A-B Sample Sizes: 407 125 115 464 478 Currently use (in the past 30 days) alcohol 65.5 60.3 54 66.9 63.1 68.7 75 64.7 Currently use (in the past 30 days) marijuana 11 18.3 12.4 13*2 11.8 19.31 25 .12*3 Currently use (in the past 30 days) illegal drugs other than marijuana 5.7 6.6 6.1 5.9 5.9 7.1 Had 6 or more binges In the past 2 weeks 1 :2 17 1,7 17 23 12.5 1.2 Have driven a car while under the influence during past year 22.1 41.3 22.3 23.6 44.6 37.5 26.4 Have been taken advantage of sexually during past year 28.1 4.1 7 .8 6 .8 m 9.5 25 Have taken advantage of another sexually during past year 1.6 2.6 0.9 1.3 1.2 C-F On Off 508 6.4 12.5 Graph by Elizabeth Baldw 1.2 m/ThePride LOBBY CORPS They passed a parking fee equity resolution, that calls for equal pricing for parkfrom page 1 ing fees. llPI | tpb^^ |% Currently the faculty and staff pay less and Board of Trustee meetings. " For the ASI Lobby Corps ¡¡M^^^W'^ "There's something very empowering for their parking than students, and the about this kind of work," Roper said. Lobby Corps demands the fees be equal "When you get involved in ASI, the between students, staff and faculty. The Lobby Corps committee is the political |lobbying aim of Associated ^^;"; i CSSA, or the Lobby Corps, youfindyou Of the other three Lobby Corps mem- ^ ¿PMdto^^^ bers, ASI President Honey Folk attended really can make an impact in the world meetings concerning shared governance Are you registered to vote? If not, then the Lobby Corps can get you around you." registered to vote. This Fall was unique for the Lobby Corps because of Roper lobbied at a Nov. 19 Board of in the CSU. John Gehris and Christine "Cricket" ^ e ^ e l m t e d r e ^ ^ soon as the semester started, a voter Trustees meeting in Long Beach. He lobbied for a CSSA resolution that Vanderwercken also attended the CSSA registration drive was kicked into action. This was hard because we didn't would make the CSU system use more conference. really have time at the begtaring of the semester to come together as a The ASI Lobby Corps students renewable energy such as solar and wind. group and make sure everyone understood their role in Lobby Corps. The resolution also supports creating attended the meetings Nov. 14 to Nov. '^^^^^SKKm buildings that have a less negative impact on the environment and cost less to maintain over time. Parking fees for CSU students also ranked high as an issue for the CSSA. A I D S 16. The next CSSA conference will meet at Humboldt State University Dec. 12 to Dec. 14 where they will continue their efforts for the CSU. from page 1 Photo by Tabika Rojas/77ze Pride \t the Student Health Center, CSUSM students can receive anonymous AIDS testing for a nominal fee. worldwide became infected with HIV and three million people have died— 23 million of those deceased from South Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected region of the world with one in five adults now living with HIV/AIDS. An estimated 40 million people are living with HIV worldwide and more than 95 % of those live in low- and middle income countries, according to a report entitled "AIDS Epidemic Update 2003," released by the United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The epidemic has manifested itself here as well. California has the second highest number of AIDS cases in the nation and San Diego County has the third highest number of AIDS cases in the state of California. Cathy Nguyen, CSUSM health educator at Student Health Services said, "We highly encourage people to get tested and they know their status so they can protect themselves and others." Despite this, the Lobby Corps was able to register hundreds of students in only a few weeks time! Right after the recall election Lobby Corps members were turned into a bunch of vampires. Not literally of course! Lobby Corps organizes oncampus blood drives, This past Oct 22** and 23^ was the most recent * one. The Lobby Corps would like to thank all the lifesavers who donated With Octoberoyer* fhe Lobby Cotps canfinallyfocus onits primary > mission. Lobbying! The Lobby Corps is, ip the words of Lobby Corps J Chair and ASI Vice President bfE&eraa! AfiWrs* Erik Roper* *1he , . / political aim of ASI/* 1 t ö b b y Corps represents students by advocating on tjbeir behalf on issuesthat affect students. JamesNguyen* the Lobbying caQs legislative officestoset up appokiments to enable us to lobby with our state legislators and congressional representatives. ^ Everyone remembers the fee increases we just had over the summer, right? The Lobby Coips of CSUSM/^well as the ASILobby Corps on each CSU campus, are constoüy iobbyingtokeep YOUR fees down. : Thisfightagainst feeincreases has become increasingly möresmpoiiB&t as the fees wore increased by 30% this past summcr^^pd there is talk of yet another fee i ncre^ bfeteg pwposedby the CSÜ Chancellor^ office for next year. Students who don'twant to see their fees raised again next year would be helping themselves and their peers by getting involved : with the CSUSM Lobby Corps as we gear up to challenge student fee i ncreases this coining spring! In fact, if you get involved now, you might be able to join the Lobby Öorpswhenwegö toSa^mentoto the capital building on February 23^ (For more information about Lobby Corps send anemail tö, roperOÖ4@csmm.edu. CmMimtat, �Student government, their role at CSUSM care, and many of the student and staff jobs and activities on campus. Every semester, students pay an ASI Fee which was $50 this semester. That money is used for student related activities, free concerts, food, childcare benefits, workshops, and other governmental recreational activities on campus. ASI provides students with interesting seminars as seen with alcohol awareness week, workshops such as car maintenance, speakers' series, and many other programs and services. ASI also provides movie tickets, NCTD bus passes 5-cent copies, stamps, and other services. At the beginning of the semester, ASI gave away parking vouchers. When questioned about the programs and services the ASI offers, ASI College of Arts and Sciences Representative Didi Lund said, "Programming and services we provide include everything from Leisure Courses to Intramural Sports, the student lounge to forums in which "ASI will continue to provide these Photo courtesy of www.csusm.edu/asi A rare moment away from their d esks A SI m embers left-right: Undergrad services as long as Rep Roy Lee, College of Business Admin Rep Nicole Rawski, VP of Com- we believe there munication Erin Dalman, VP of External Affairs Erik Roper, VP of Finance is student need for Crystal Folk, Executive VP John Gehris, College of Arts and S ciences Rep Alice Lynn, President Honey Folk, College of Arts and S ciences Rep Didi them." -Didi Lund, ASI Rep Lund, College of Education Rep Erick Gordon, College of Arts and S ciences Rep Mbarak Monololo, Childcare Rep Sylvester Brown, College of Business Admin Rep Adam Taylor, Post Bac. Rep Iain Gould, and Undergrad Rep students may meet their deans. In the past, students have overwhelmingly supported the programs that we have Ryan O'Connor. . offered and ASI will continue to provide these services as By DIANA CABUTO Pide Staff Writer There is a much bigger part of the college picture than exams and term papers. Hosting the great social events such as: noontime concerts, the annual Masquerade Ball, homecoming week, famous speakers, BBQ's, cultural festivities, Student Leadership Awards night and many other student-related activities, ASI is thejre. Of all the student led groups on campus, ASI is completely governed by students. They are an organization by the students and for the students. Throughout every semester, ASI challenges itself to resolve student related issues on campus and create a fair and fun environment for the students at Cal State San Marcos. The ASI describes itself as "a not-for-profit student, run auxiliary. ASI is governed by a student Board of Directors whose members are elected each year by the student body of Cal State San Marcos. In addition, ASI is the officially recognized voice of the students. ASI representatives continually advocate for student issues". http://www.csusm.edu/asi/about/about.html ASI is behind the sports, clubs, organizations, child- a p r i r e Dgi SWI MIN S TRICTO R S ! ! ! §|$10.00-$16.00 per hour V V call (760) 744-SWIM f8f¡ long as we believe there is student need for them." The ASI board of directors is one hundred percent student based. There is a student representative for each of the activities of ASI. The ASI board of directors consists of: ASI President: Honey Folk, Executive Vice President John Gehris, Corporate Secretary and VP of Communication Erin Dalman, VP of External Affairs Eric Roper, Under grad Rep. 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SBC and t he SBC logo are registered trademarks of SBC properties, L/R Allrightsreserved, $ 2003 Cingular Wireless LLC. �Tutoring and assistance on campus ByMARKPERRERA Pride StaffWriter Students have a wealth of resources at their fingertips for academic assistance. From the College Republicans to Sigma Alpha Epsilon, club members have an outstanding network system that provides for various forms of assistance and support. Students not affiliated with any clubs or organizations also have a wealth of resources around campus. Doctor Robin Keehn is the head of the "Writing Center" located in CRA 3106-1 in the library courtyard. The writing lab provides services to approximately 200 students weekly. This is a facility for everyone. Students of all stages of writing from brainstorming to thesis constructing and outlining argumentative paper are welcome at the Writing Center. The tutors are all trained and must take and successfully pass (LTWR 525) before they can work at the center. This ensures quality service to the students. There is approximately 36 personnel on staff. Although walk-ins are welcome, staff members suggest making an appointment. Their hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 8:30am- 6:00 pm. Friday 8:30am-3:00pm. For additional information call, 760-750-4168 or visit is www.csus.edu/writing-center. The Math Center is located in the same building as the writing center. Maureen DuPont is the coordinator. 16 tutors service approximately 3,000 students per semester. The Math Center provides academic support, tutoring, and assistance to undergraduate students. It helps prepare students for the California Basic Skills P hoto b y M ark P errera tThe Pride Corkie B. Lee, Vetrans Affairs specialist hard at work for military personnel. Test, CBEST, and Entry Level Mathematics, ELM. The center also provides services to instructors whereby they can send their students over to take quizzes. 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Music at CSUSM uniting art and technology ByALEXROSAIJNO Pride StaffWriter "This is the technology centerpiece of our music discipline" said Professor Bill Bradbury about the electronic music lab, which is also a state of the art recording studio. The Visual and Performing Arts department has fun and upto-date disciplines that are unfortunately sometimes overlooked by students at Cal State San Marcos. The VPA building is located between the Science 2 and the University Hall buildings. Even though this is a relatively new school the facilities and equipment are up to speed. Something students may not know is that there are practice rooms where any student may play the piano, for free. If students want to learn how to play the piano, classes are available. The VPA department offers courses in just about any art subject you can think of. The disciplines are broken down into the following: arts and technology track, music track, visual arts track, theatre track and arts and education track. Within these tracks, they are able to integrate cultural arts and styles from around the world. The program is very hands on and theoretical, according to the VPA website. There is a Javanese Gamelan Ensemble, which teaches students in an organized manner, how to play the different instruments of Indonesia. This class mentions when music is played and for what reasons, such as dances and drama. This class may be repeated four times. Within the classroom there are mallets and a gong that are reminiscent of the Led Zepplin gong. The two hundred- has a window so a person occupancy lecture hall with may be seen, not heard, a baby grand piano is very unless they are plugged in modern and sophisticated. by a microphone. Students attend lectures and Inside the apple computer recitals in this grandiose labs, students who enroll in lecture hall. MUSIC 302 will create The faculty in the music digital music files known department consists of "by the acronym, MIDI. three full time teachers: MIDI files allow you to Bill Bradbury, Meryl create a variety of sounds Goldberg and M'tafiti that would blow minds. Imara, all of whom are very You can minor in the personable and friendly. Visual and Performing There are seven other Arts area in general, or teachers which head up the inore specifically arts and additional disciplines of the technology. Eventually department. all the disciplines will The dance room located have their own minor on the first floor of the tracks; currently a music Arts building is huge! The track is being approved wooden floors and gigantic by the committee. subwoofers on the ceiling The goals of the Visual and Performing Arts department are: h To help students develop a multidisciplinary and global perspective on the arts. 2. To provide a curriculum that teaches the skills of critical analysis using works of art from a broad range of cultures and styles. made me wonder how 3. To assist students to much effort, and money become fluent in the had gone into the creation theory and practice of new art technologies. of this place. 4. To provide the tools The original building plans are ten years old for student to create their and the building itself own art as composers, took three years to build. visual artist or performers. The recording studio was 5. To help students find the best part of the facility. out more about their There are three separate own cultural histories ethnic identities rooms connected to this lab, and •According to the VPA by soundproof walls and ceilings. Each of the "rooms website www.csusm.edu/ vpa/department.html "there are mallets and a gong reminiscent of the Led Zepplin gong." S UBMIT Your writing or art t o t he Pride Literary Supplement (due o ut t his spring). Send all work to pride@csusm.edu �T UTORING from page 6 A ssistance a vailable for s tudents in t he A rmed F orces maybe experiencing. Other areas where students may receive tutoring help, assistance or support are the science lab and language lab. For all Armed Forces personnel, active, inactive or ROTC, Corkie B.Lee the Veterans A ffairs Specialist, can provide guidance information, support, and direction. She has information about the following opportunities. Chapter 31 is the Vocational Rehabilitation Program that allows disabled veterans to attend college with Veterans Administration absorbing the cost. Chapter 32 better known as "Cal Vet" is a program available to dependents of disabled veterans attending college. Those who qualify have a portion of their school fees waived. Chapter 1606 allows selected military reservist to receive a monthly stipend while attending college. These are just some of the services provide for military personal. For additional information contact Corkie Lee 760-7504808, Fax 760-750-3700 or email clec@csusm.edu. All these resources are available to students that they may ensure success in obtaining their goals. P hoto b y E lizabeth B aldwin/ The Pride CSUSM student; (left to right) Michelle Wagner and Ronde Chandler study in Math lab. ill A * ig f i ™* ^ $l i1 I l i m m Iii htl * Th í l i Ai ' l Í io li _jïkMÊÉUm ¿V ::V :; SSï: iM^WM i ¿tí:! .... ii • i •i I Photo by R yan M ock/ The Pride Glamis, an area where many All Terrain Vehicles and offroad enthusiants venture to southeastern Ca. Changes in the desert By RYAN MOCK Pride StaffWriter Sand whistling in the wind, caravans of vehicles heading east on 1-8, the mighty roars of twostroke power-bands and not to mention the smell of cheap liquor are all tell-tale signs that desert season is upon us. With the unofficial opening of Glamis on Halloween weekend, the desert season is in f ull gear. For decades the people of San Diego and North County have been converging on the Glamis Sand Dunes of Imperial County. Whether it's to ride quads, bikes, buggies, trucks or the dreaded three-wheelers, people from all over California and Arizona make the trip to traverse their off-highway vehicles across the bowls and dunes of Glamis. After many complaints of polluting the environment and endangering local wildlife, lawlessness and lawsuits instigated by the Sierra Club, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has DA begun to crackdown on campers utive days, is going to cost $25 with a policy of zero tolerance. while a season pass, good from The zero tolerance policy mainly October 1 through September 30, attacks minors with minor-in- costs $90. possession (MIP) citations and According to Bramham, "The any unsafe activity on park ASA supports good law enforcegrounds. ment to have a safe and f un place, Jim Bramham, a member of and to protect the Glamis recrethe American Sand Associa- ation park." tion (ASA) Board of Directors, To stay out of trouble when said, "The BLM has hired newly visiting Glamis, the ASA rectrained rangers, getting help ommends you follow traditional from Imperial County and San rules set forth by the BLM. As Diego County Sheriffs. They're stated on the ASA website, ww looking for fee compliance, w.americansandassociation.org , public safety violations, drugs, "Flags on vehicles in the dunes, underage drinking, and basically control camp fires, no glass anything illegal on public land." bottles, no drinking and riding, Along with more law enforce- no loud music, no public nudity, ment, Glamis enthusiasts are also that all vehicles are licensed and looking at new fee increases. registered, no unauthorized orgaAlong with annual hikes in cost, nized events, and no shooting of most of the fee increase is due firearms within 54 mile of formal to the lack of funding from the campgrounds" California budget crisis. "The Any additional information on BLM needs to recover costs of rules, regulations or OHV parks, main funding... public/safety can be found at: issues," said Bramham. http://ohv.parks.ca.gov and A weekend pass, seven consec- www.blm.gov. H6 L P O POsJIKIÇS FOR S€K>ieST€R B REAK W O R K $ 1 8 BASE- APPT Start now part time and work full time during holiday break Openings for 2004 Must be 1 8+or older No experience needed North San Diego San Diego Temecula - Training provided - 10-40hr schedules - Scholarships Awarded - Conditions Apply > CALL NOW! 760-942-1223 619-583-5609 909-695-4799 WWW.56M6iT6MR.6XKWOPvK.COM �Television warps our brains By TIM JOHNSON Pride StaffWriter By NICOLE SULLIVAN Pride StaffWriter $300, this sucks. These were the exact words I uttered in frustration after getting off the phone with my insurance company. On Saturday I walked out to my car to find a huge dent in my front fender and no note. Supposedly, there weren't any witnesses. So, no one heard grinding metal? Or saw pieces of metal and plastic on the ground? Or someone fleeing the scene? I guess not because there was no note. It's called morals, a conscience, even a heart. We are instilled since we are little, if we make a mistake then we have to take the heat. So why is this any different? Statistics show that only 10 percent of people actually leave a note when they hit another car. So this guy or gal who hit my car, says by his actions, "yeah well, sorry for ya," and bails. Is this fair? Is it fair that aomeone should suffer the loss of possessions, property, a family member, on behalf of someone's ignorance? No absolutely not! It is not fair. I have come to a conclusion in all this, adults are just older, bigger kids. We do the very thing we tell kids not to do by not acknowledging our mistakes. Even though I'm venting, I am not worriedyeah I'm forking out 300 bucks now, but all I can say is what comes around goes around. On that same note, another quote comes to mind, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. * I am not saying that this person who hit my car will come out tomorrow tofindtheir car all banged up, no. What I am saying is that in some way or another if we do something that screws another fellow man out of something, than there will be consequences. I am just thankful that my car is driveable, that I wasn't hurt, and that I still have the car in my possession. I hope this article can instill appreciation in all our lives for the things that we do have. As for me, I will pay the $300 deductible and carry on with life. By: - You may not know it, but our lives are being controlled by a box. It is a box that portrays images and pictures of things that consume our minds. This box tells us what to buy, wear, and how to act in certain situations. This box is television — it provides us with entertainment while it warps our brains. I find that when I turn on the television, I spend most of the time flipping through the channels. I rarely find something that I watch from beginning to end. That is because it is hard to find something worth watching. Lstill, however, find myself turning that TV on with the remote in my hand. When I find something that I am interested in watching, it gets interrupted by commercials so I change the channel and continue my surfing. Television, which is a part Of most families' homes, feeds us information that shapes our society. This information includes sex Sex is the biggest seller and television eats it up. The short-short skirt and bellybutton-revealing top on a woman portrayed on television gives girls the idea that is how to dress to be sexy Commercials show a product with an attractive girl using that product. This causes female viewers to believe they need to buy that product to be sexy like the girl Artwork by Jon Rodley/77r<? Pride ^ A, " ; on the television. unreal lifestyle. MTV gives MiisfeTcl^sio?(MTV)is^ ^ypong h ewers the wrong Juge source for giving people impression of society and how ^^^ rl Th the ,USe* T t 0 / *he * news does J ^nnel and the products that something similar. TV is a ^^ advertisedr^ good way of warning people y e beautlful y ° un g o f emergencies, but the news P P S tarS w e a r i n g c l o s e t 0 m e d i a ° stretches the facts. a 12 ^ o l d l t l e a v e s P eo P le w i t h l e s s that pop star and sees information than they should is wearing be receiving. They should MTV rea1 >£* ^ sPend m o r e t i m e Arming U sh ws ° . h k e R e a 1 W o r l d " p e o ? l e a n d l e s s t ^ e trying portraying young adults in an to entertain people with the news. On average, Americans watch 3.5 hours of television each day. That is time that could be spent with family, exercising, or even reading. 98 percent of households in America have a television. This exposes people, including children, to images that they should not see. To keep the images away from young viewers, parents should monitor the TV more closely. S A R AW ca*-MN / ®m VolIfcjMW AMI) /côhpimbntts X W I N K WE mo w arp not GO G w SHOPFlfsl^ SOUNDS L IKE AW THE BSStNTlALS \W«AT ARE TAL kl N G TO MB YOU ABOUT? W E N KVB P L E N T Y OF By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride Ombudsman As we reach thefinalstretch for this semester, the pressure begins to build as term papers and final exams loom on the horizon. Now is the time where we try to pull the whole semester together and prove that we have learned from the lectures and studying. After we reach that frenzied peak, after the last paper is written and the last final completed, then we can finally relax and reflect on the O mbudsman's N otes accomplishment of having completed another semester. To those who are graduating at the end of this semester, those last papers and finals represent something sweeter. If there are no plans for furthering their education, fall graduates can look upon these papers and finals as the last vestiges of educational scrutiny for now they have their degree and are can move confi- dently into the world. If they plan to proceed with their education, fall graduates can face the spring semester as the beginning of that journey. With a shorter break between fail and spring, it is an easier jump into the post baccalaureate realm for the fall graduate. Most of all, it is just having the degree that matters to all students and the fall graduate enjoys that honor with a bit of uniqueness. I would like to end this column with some words on feedback. I have received feedback ranging from constructive criticism to juvenile ravings. I truly appreciate both styles, but I have a request. If «The Pride" causes some of you a great deal of pain to read, then please suggest what we can do to alleviate this pain. It is not our intention to instill a malaise upon the campus. Let me know what we can do better. Our goal is to cover stories that relate to our campus and our community. If we have failed in this task or have not exploited all story possibilities, I want to know what we need to do to improve this paper for next semester and into the future. The email dolan005@csusm.edu �L A N W OSfflUmL ER j oys o f BeìNù T R U H TM " HOG IE n+RiFry AND• SPAcF FOTCáPITINéi KESPoNsiBiunes 00« CA S i K H D PK S C hallenging t he n o-alcohol a ds a t C SUSM ByMDCEDOLAN Pride Ombudsman Alcohol is a substance that permeates not only our culture in America, but also the cultural fabric of the world. The purpose of this brief argument is to provide another consideration to the posters and mouse pads on campus that reflect the results of the Core survey. Used readily as both sustenance and in celebration, alcohol came to America with the first settlers in the seventeenth century. Indeed, psychologist Jeffery A. Schaler explains in his book, "Addiction is a Choice," that "Puritan ministers praised alcohol but denounced drunkenness." With that in mind, it is curious to consider the dichotomy that alcohol has become, how it has gone from being "praised" by ministers to the double edged sword of being revered as a social tool and at the same time despised for its destructive effects and its ease of abuse. It is clear that alcohol has an acceptance in our society that far exceeds any other mind-altering substance. Alcohol advertisements pervade the pages of magazines, commercials on television and billboards along the highways. Compared to tobacco, which had similar commercial appeal before its dangers were discovered and exploited, alcohol has emerged as the new champion of recreational intoxicants. However, despite the commercial appeal and the common usage of alcohol, there is a darker element to alcohol. Drunkenness is not a desirable quality to society. But drunkenness is an inevitable consequence of readily accessible alcohol. What constraint does society impose on the individual in order to avoid drunkenness? Society would dictate that ultimately the individual is accountable for his or her actions including the responsibility to avoid consuming alcohol in excess. It is here that alcohol's negativity becomes cloudy because if it is the individual's responsibility to regulate his or her own alcohol consumption, then how is it that there is a societal conception that an alcoholic drinks without self control? Schaler offers this explanation, "Voluntary human action is ultimately under conscious control . .. distinguished from an unconscious reflex or seizure, which is involuntary." Schaler is correct, human's think about their voluntary movements. Therefore, this is only one explanation for a drinkers' behavior -— it is a conscious, voluntary action, which is their responsibility. It is not alcohol that controls humans; rather it is humans' irresponsibly using alcohol that sparks this negativity with results such as the Temperance Movement, Prohibition, and Alcoholics Anonymous. Here is another consideration to the posters and mouse pads on campus that reflect the results of the Core survey. These results are accurate-numerically, but imply a connotation that limited alco- hol use by CSUSM students is favorable. The results are presented in a manner of influence which is similar to peer-pressure in the sense that the majority numbers are designed to instill self-doubt in those who are in the minority. Statistics are good for objective fact, but at an institute of higher learning and in this presentation, these statistics appear simplistic. Alcohol cannot be presented as a substance that somebody uses or does not use. With a substantial influence interwoven into the cultures of the world, alcohol use involves factors both internal and external that cannot be quantified by a simple survey. It is, therefore, naive to assume that the complexities of alcohol or the alcohol consumption by college students can be explained by the Core survey. It would likewise be a stretch to assume that college students would not challenge the results. L ETTERS T O T HE E DITOR C AMPAIGN L I E S Are we getting what editorial regarding Dome (almost half of the term) adequately inform students any information from Mr. manner and the duties of we expect from our ASI food), no new murals are and Erik Roper has not about legislative matters Roper in was the article it should be fulfilled. Or representatives? I think presently gracing the walls taken action on any of these (via the Pride, flyers, email, which was written about why else are WE paying not. of our campus (as if this is a campaign promises. or higher education). protesters of the California $6,290? Last semester we elected priority in a time of drastic ASI is currently giving Mr. Roper has not written College Republicans' SUV I hope that ASI addresses new officials to ASI (our budget cuts), and tickets are the position of vice any article in the Pride that how on campus (a protest in this issue properly or a student government), and I still being given to students president of External informs us about legislation. which he participated). recall is in order! believe that there are great violating the rules in the Affairs a scholarship worth Neither has any objective If Mr. Roper wishes to insufficiencies within our dirt parking lot (as they $6,290. flyer been circulated, nor further his own personal always have been). new representatives. For this amount certain have I received any e-mail political vendetta I suggest Youfs Truly, Last semester I ran for My fellow students duties are required to be from Mr. Roper. he do it elsewhere. Austin Myers the office of vice president we have been had. The completed. One of the The only article in The This campus position is for External Affairs. My semester is nearly over duties of this office is to Pride that I can gather to be used in a respectable opponent, Erik Roper, beat me out by about 140 votes. I ran on a platform of integrity, accountability, Racism, rape, gays and lesbians, of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and he could relate to it, the professor tion on this campus. and the fact that I was for and violence against women are Transgender Student Organization failed him for the assignment and This women's studies project more student involvement words that commonly come out of (LGBT) here on campus. caused Terrance undue mental will not stop here even though in school political He was wonderful enough to stress for the rest of the semester. the semester is almost over. I plan procedures. I also promised my professor's mouth in my introduction to women's studies class. answer some questions that I had This was caused by the lack of to continue to represent the Gay that I would report back There would not be a class about for him that I believe should be acceptance of Terrance's sexual and Lesbian community because to students on a regular it unless there was a problem or shared here in The Pride. orientation, which he, as well as if other groups on campus are basis about legislation and I .asked him if he was ashamed myself, believe everyone should represented why can't they be just there was some sort of significance 'murmurings' that were going on regarding any for knowing the information. Not of being gay on this campus and be able to comfortably choose how as much? enough students on this campus he said of course not but that the he or she wants to live. Feel free to write me an e-mail student related issue. No one should ever be called with a response because I would realize the importance of some of LBGT is still being overlooked by Mr. Roper ran on a students on this campus. names because of their sexual ori- love to talk to people more about platform, which included; the above issues. I was also shocked at the result entation even if the other kids are this, especially if they have conI was given the opportunity to murals for our campus, better food in the Dome, create change on this campus by of this next experience that Ter- only 12 years old as well. There is flicting views. and never will be an exception for and no tickets in the dirt writing to The Pride and express- rance went through. CiaraFaiquar He was giving a presentation name calling. ing my own feelings along with parking lot. Wow! and while speaking mentioned This is only a brief overview Sophmore CSUSM Student those of a friend of mine. For your information the My friend who goes by the name that the gay and lesbian com- of what some gay and lesbians go Political Science Major food still sucks here on of Terrance Jaffer is the treasurer munity was the most affluent and through while getting their educacampus (read last weeks Gay and l esbians have a v oice, too. �San A s i a n Fil Diego 11 V mi By LISA GEORGE Pride StaffWriter "We're excited to be building a relationship with such a young school. We hope to offer a lot of the movies we showcase in the festivals in your video library." Lee Ann Kim said Wednesday night at the reception for the presenters from the Mini Asian Film Festival. Kim, a local San Diego news anchor and the Executive Director for the Sand Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF) beamed with joy and exuberance during the reception following the festival. She said that she is still working with KGTV but, "this is really my passion", working with the passionate group of artists and administrative staff at the SDAFF. It is easy to see why Kim is so passionate about what she does. The films shown at this recent festival: The six-minute "Vision Test", 10-minute "Dragon of Love", and 16 minute 3-D animated film, "Eternal Gaze," had poignant messages, unique artistic angles, and messages that linger in the memory as you walk away from the show. The documentary "Refugee" shown Wednesday, November 19, was 63 minutes long. The director, Spencer Nakasako, is an Emmy award winner. Nakasako has been traveling around the United States to different film festivals sharing this piece. Through this documentary he gives a fly on the wall view to audiences as he films the travel three boys took from their hardhitting home in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, to their parents' homes in Asian Film Festival: The Animated Movie "Eternal Gaze " distraught Cambodia, overflowing with memories of war, torture, and terror. The films shown at this festival challenged the viewer to push the bar of media acceptance, to ponder and reflect upon the f inancial Services/Sales Careersfar Recent 111' ' COLLEGE GRADUATES California First Leasing Corporation, a subsidiary of California First National Bancorp (NASDAQ: CFNB), has available a limited number of three-month sales and marketing internships for recent college graduates whose academic record, work history and interpersonal skills suggest they will thrive in our high-performance, client-driven environment. Upon successful completion of the 90 day internship, outstanding interns may be offered Mitime sales positions that offer competitive base salaries, commission and benefits} t This is a rare opportunity for talented, perionabfe hard~woi%g college graduates with f % yeat degrees to join forces with a recognized leaSer in a industry. For comideiationj-pleas^ forward yottr resutae and cover letter p& Til California first leasing Corporation California First Leasing Corporation i Irvine, California Fax:949-255-0501 Email: recru iWcalfirstlease* com ideas presented in each film and search for parallels within our personal lives. Not all were serious films. The first two shorts, short independent films, presented were intriguing and somewhat comi- H . cal. Each allowed a look at racial issues through different lenses. The first, "Vision Test", was taken from the results of a phone survey which asked a variety of questions dealing with racial preference including who you would feel more comfortable with as president, for a boss, a wife for your son. "Dragon of Love" was a laugh out loud look at the exoticism of races and the expectations that arise in a biracial relationship. Viewing the 16 minute 3-D animation love child of director San Chen, also the Artistic Programmer for SDAFF, was a flash into another time, another person's mind and love for the art of creation. This film is an example of how "technology is empowering film makers like m yself' Chen said in an interview after the production. Working for three years with a variety of programs for one, two, and three-dimeiisional affects, Chen produced a black and white masterpiece, a dramatic cartoon delievered through artistic poetry in "Eternal Gaze". The films presented by the San Diego Asian Film Foundation are thought provoking, humorous, and challenge the standards set in cinema that consumes cinematic productions around the county. After viewing these three films and documentary I know it will be an adjustment to acclimate to the standards of Hollywood after entertaining the amusing, charming, and provocative methods used by creators and directors featured by the SDAFF. Urban Bush WomenTeaching at CSUSM By M ŒELLE WILLS Prick StaffWriter On Tuesday the 11th, the famous Urban Bush Women, Maria Bauman from Queens New York, Reverend Nia Eubanks from New Orleans, and Nora Chipaumire from Brooklyn New York taught a dance class at CSUSM. The previous day, on November 10th' they had given a performance excerpt from one of their famous works entitled "Hair Stories". Hair Stories is a performance about hair, and how it relates to personal, and social images of the way that we interpret beauty, class, and our own sense of self-worth. After having seen the performance, students seemed excited to be able to learn a dance from the Urban Bush Women themselves, and eagerly moved out onto the dance floor. With energy and style Reverend Eubanks lead the class, while Bauman, and Chipaumire helped to show students how to move. Reverend Eubanks began the class by allowing the students to introduce themselves to each other. She taught students a call and response method from Ghana, Africa. She would call out "Ago", meaning "are you listening?" and the students would respond by shouting back "Ame"', which means, "Yes I am!" While warming up, students were shown how to make a "chalice" of energy over their heads, then were told to release that energy by bringing their hands slowly back down the sides of URBAN BUSH WOMEN: Hair Stories their bodies. Eubanks had them bring their hands up to the front of the room, and say, "I offer peace, I offer love". As the warm-up became more complex, she encouraged students by telling them that they were doing a good job, and reminded them to smile, and have f un. She encouraged them to let go, and move without inhibitions, and at orie point called out See URBAN BUSH, page 12 �••• SELL YOUR BOOKS FOR CASH NOW We have the largest buyback list, Barriett: Sell your books at The University Store Calculus for Business Econ Life $58.00 Myers: Psychology: Myers In Modules $50.50 Bilistein: Problem Solving Approach Math Elem School Teachers $48.25 At our tent at Founders Plaza starting Dushkin: American History Vol. 2 $12.25 HOLIDAY SHOPPING MADE EASY ^s^ Jwfc The University Store has hundreds of gift ideas for family and friends, Get a coupon good toward any t purchase at • The University f Store when you sell your books.* Free shoulder tote bag with any $25 purchase of general book titles for all ages. 'Some exclusions apply. While supplies last Special purchase sweatshirts UNIVERSITY S mmmamm j M k WBRBSBSk L J il WÊXKKKÊ E �HadniBd Mansion The Historic Gracey Manor By LISA GEORGE Pride StaffWriter Even without the holiday feel, Haunted Mansion, with Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Tilly, and Marsha Thompson is still a fairly good Halloween remnant to see on your holiday vacation. The PG rating allows people of all ages to enjoy this semi-humorous and exciting tale of what can Photo Courtesy of Bruce Mc Broom happen to a family on the way to vacation. Another Disney inspired movie from its crowd drawing ride, Haunted Mansion offers few comical moments, otherwise, the ride is a much better and more thrilling experience than the movie. Jim Evers (Murphy) is a focused real estate agent whose time is spent more on the job than with his family. Photo Courtesy of Bruce Mc Broom Jim Evers (Murphy) brings his family to Gracie Mansion URBAN BUSH from page 1 "now when you all are doing this, get into it!" As they danced, Nia again reminded students to let go, and have f un. While teaching them to shake their bodies, she told them "even if your shimmying His stunning wife, Sara Evers (Thompson), a family focused real estate agent is anxious for the family time that has been lost due to the over exuberant sales minded and money driven husband has left behind. Murphy makes plans for a family weekend that is interrupted by a "20 minute stop" to a prospective client, the mansion known as Gracie Manor. Obsessed with his high quality shoes, Jim leads the Evers family into the ancient looking grounds of the colossal mansion, bringing in an unwanted over emphasized salesman's smile and oversold enthusiasm to the residents, both living and dead. The plot slowly develops, selectively allowing for to details from the ride, Murphy travels down familiar hallways layered in special ghostly effects alluding to the potential fear that could have made is wrong, shake it anyways! Just try". Most of the dance movements were low to the ground, and seemed to be a mixture of African, and Jazz. There were a lot of body rolls, shimmying, and body angles in the movements of the dance. The students seemed to be having a lot of f un. The following Thursday, the class met again, and opened by this movie a blockbuster hit. Receiving guidance from Madame Leota, a greenish foreboding talking head inside of a cheap crystal ball, Murphy tackles the nerve rattling maze of the Haunted Mansion with a residual loss of memory from The Nutty Professor to rescue his wife from a fatal mistake. The children offer most of the entertainment aside from that of the singing busts, the most comical scene from the movie. The sweet sarcasm delivered by new comer Aree Davis, juxtaposed with the innocence and trepidations of Marc John Jefferies added a well needed humorous lift to the otherwise flat movie. The ominous Ramsley (Stamp) deepens the fearfulness of the mansion. The hollowness of his sunken eyes, wild, grey, thinning locks and warning tone strengthen the impact of this supporting character's discussing the "Hair Stories" performance, and the class taught by Reverend Eubanks. I interviewed some of the students, and this is what they had to say about the experience: Teresa Francis, a history major believes that it was "a celebration of womanhood." Ilene Wood, and social sciences major, said, "I was drawn into the Photo Courtesy of Bruce Mc Broom Master Gracey and his butler, Ramsley. role. Plot twists and all, this 99 minute movie is fair in quality. If you feel in the need of deadening a few brain cells, go see The Haunted Mansion. I you want to be entertained, shocked, and enjoy yourself, go to Disneyland and stand in line for 30-45 minutes to experience the real thing. The Haunted Mansion performance and related to a lot of things that they said, (such as) the social issues that hair stands for." Amy Chostner, a theatre major said "But for younger people I think it opened their minds to the way they were, when I saw that African America women had the problems that they had with their hair". Cast and Crew: Directed by: Rob Minkoff Produced by Andrew Gunn Special Effects Daniel Sudick, Rick Baker and Jay Redd Composed by Mark Mancina Starring Eddie Murphy, Marsha Thompson, Jennifer Tilly, Terranee Stamp, Nathaniel Parker, Marc John Jeffries, Aree Davis Lynda November, a literature and writing major said, "It was really a pleasure, a lucky rare thing. I want to see more!" Analia Carlsson, a math major said, "Even though everyone did the same moves, they showed their own individualism. Even if you were doing it wrong, they showed us that, and made us feel comfortable with it." � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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The ethnic studies department has even less support; there is no budget staff or clerical support, and it is offered only as a minor. "It's not accidental, it's historical," said Dr. Linda Pershing, associate professor, women's studies. "The student and faculty population based on 2002's enrollment is 63 percent of the students enrolled in classes were women. One-third of those students were from diverse backgrounds." Dr. Pershing was the first full-time staff hired for the women's studies department in 2001. This was one of the first majors offered at CSUSM and was started by Joan Gunderson back in 1983. Dr. Pershing had to step downfromchair of her department. She said it was an overload and that she cannot run the whole thing on her back and put in 80 hours a week. "We want to recruit faculty that can draw from other majors and women's See DEPARTMENT, page 3 Whiteness forum to look at what is 'white' By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride StaffWriter Students from Communications 450, Communications Whiteness courses, and Professor of communications Dr. Dreama Moon, are organizing the first ever "Whiteness Forum" at Cal State San Marcos scheduled for this Thursday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Mezzanine Plaza. "The forum's purpose is to encourage people to learn about what 'whiteness' is and to think of it more politically," Moon said. "We are not trying to be preachy but educational," Moon said. "Whiteness itself is not a problem; it's the invisibility of whiteness that is a problem." ' Photo by Adrian Cundiff/7%e Pride Moon often asks her students at the beginning of each Dr. Dreama Moon lectures to students in her communication class. Dr. Moon, students from her semester what culture they are from. According to Moon, communications courses and student organizations on campus will be examining the idea of'whiteSee WHITENESS, page 2 ness' at a forum this Thursday. Campus r eactions to online schedules ByMARKPERRERA Pride StaffWriter As thè university continues to grow, the number of changes regarding the way of life here at CSUSM, continue to grow simultaneously. A major change this semester was the class schedule, which is now only offered online. Hardcopies were sold for a fee in previPhoto by Sharon Bayron¡The Pride ous semesters, whereas the schedule is now free. Katie Hanft gives Bryan Meathe a massage, Dec. 2. M assages were With the schedule only being online, it one activity offered to students to relieve stress offers working students the opportunity to log in from the comfort of their homes and sign up for their classes, said Andres By SHARON BAYRON Favela, director of general advising serwith this crucial time of the semester. vices. This saves students time and revPride StaffWriter Last week, Associated Students, Inc. enues because now they are not traveling Finals week presents a brutal workload (ASI) hosted a series of relaxing, fun from home or work to go to the campus and a significant amount of stress for most students. While the wQrk, tests activities to ease students into the strenuous to sign up for classes. and cramming are unavoidable, there week of finals ahead. The "Exam Cram "Students appreciate that the informaare a few easy, yet effective ways to Stress Free Week" provided students See STRESS RELIEF, page 3 See SCHEDULE, page 3 alleviate the stress that comes along De-stress activities offered to students Photo by Jon Rodley/77ze Pride " I think it's normal I guess, easier/' said Beth Rice, communications senior, as she registered online for classes for the spring '04 semester. She was having difficulties with the server; "it's not letting me get on/' said Rice. sá & ivEmm Student committees need representatives. pagel ¿Sabéis español? Finalmente tenemos una sección de español. ¡Feliz Navidad! page8, Emma has competition... 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The Pride Cai State San Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-0Ö01 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E -mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csmm.edu/pride Ade-maikPride_ads@csusm.edu Committees In need of student representatives council assists faculty in helping improve student learning, gauging campus efforts and guiding the Both the Educational Effectiveness Council university planning council Student (EEC) and the Institutional on self-study. representatives working Capacity Council (ICC) oversee how millions on this committee would of dollars are budgeted be involved with many at CSUSM. Both representatives of the councils are short two faculty and administration. The other committee student representatives. lacking two student "Students need to representatives is the be pushed to join the Capacity committees and stay Institutional Council. The council's on them," said John Gehris, executive vice focus is to publish, via president of Associate a website, information Students, Inc (ASI). on practices relating to The opportunity is out institutional capacity and there for students, Gehris create a student centered environment. said, it is just a matter of learning This council is made up stepping up to the plate. Joining a committee is of two representatives for a worthwhile experience Finance and Administrative Student for students. Students Services, Affairs, External Affairs, involved in committees oversee whether, for Academic Affairs and example, $ 1 million Director of Budget Office. Students interested in is budgeted toward joining committees can a project he or she believes is important to find contact information advertising the benefit of students. through published in "In-the-Loop." In addition to directing The Institutional the monies to the Capacity Council meets student cause, it will also enhance the student the fourth Tuesday of every representatives' resume. month at 1 p.m. in the This sort of involvement President's Board Room. The Educational shows that the student Effectiveness Council was involved in making meetings are held on decisive actions through a school committee. the first Friday of the The EEC's main month at 9 a.m. in the objective is to gather President's Board Room. Students interested and publish data on the in joining committees best practices in student contact ASI. learning outcomes. The can By ALEX ROSALINO Pride StaffWriter S PRINTER set to rail 2 005 possible future alternative to CSUSM parking passes By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride StaflfWriler North San Diego County Transit District (NCTD) is working on a $351.5 million plan that may eliminate uncertainties facing many students in regard to whether they will have a parking space at Cal State San Marcos or not. NCTD has been planning to connect Oceanside to Escondido with a light rail line since 1986, but the plan has been brewing in the bureaucratic coffeepot ever since. Only recently did the federal government give NCTD a grant of $152 million to commence the project. Currently, there is no parking structure for students at Cal State San Marcos. Rather than paying $158 for a parking permit, some students have been opting to park off-campus, uncertain if they will be ticketed or towed. This uncertainty may be more cost-effective in the long run, depending only on these students not being ticketed or towed. Students at CSUSM who look around campus may come to the conclusion that most of the buildings they see are named after private donors whofinancedthem. However, it is very unlikely that the parking structure that is beingfinancedby the students will be named after them. The pending project will give future students at CSUSM a choice between financing parking structures and paying for a bus pass. Jamone Moore, senior, psychology, said, "I think it's good J OIN T HE P RIDE STAFF N EXT S EMESTER as long as there's a student discount; parking is ridiculous." Currently, San Diego Mass Transit System charges students that go to SDSU $108 for the semester pass and $65 for UCSD students, both of which are good for unlimited use. According to NCTD spokesman Tom Kelleher, NCTD is trying to create a student discount similar to that in the San Diego transit system. "We are currently doing a fare study and are looking at a semester pass for students," Kelleher said. NCTD formally gave the light rail line the name "Sprinter" last February, for its energetic starts and smooth stops. According to NCTD, the Sprinter will connect the Coaster, Amtrak, NCTD's bus service, the BREEZE, Mira Costa College, Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos at La Moree Road. This has the potential to reduce traffic by putting thousands of people on mass transportation. The Sprinter is expected to carry as many as 12,000 people by the end of thefirstyear. That number is expected to grow, as people become more dependent on mass transportation. NCTD explains that by creating a more efficient means of mass transportation, pollution will in turn subside. No overhead lines are needed for the Sprinter as it is powered by a low emission high-tech diesel engine. The groundbreaking ceremony has been delayed a couple of months, but the actual date of completion has not. According to Kelleher, the rail line is to be completed by the end of 2005. WHITENESS f rom p age 1 News/Features... more often than not, white people respond by saying that they don't think they belong to a culture. Even though white people do not believe they have Arts & Entertainment... a culture, it has been the standard in which we operEditorials. . . ate, said Honey Folk, president of Associated Students, Inc., and participant in the forum. "Everything about being an American is synonyColumns... mous with being white. It is all connected to whiteCopy Editing... ness," Folk said. According to Folk, the projects each group is doing Photography... "cannot be strictly celebratory; we have to look at whiteness under a critical eye." jl^^Lijim* 4 4 « ' »» Looking at whiteness critically will be the focus of each group in the class. Some of the projects are Comics . .. game-based. The names of some of the projects include: "Whiteness Keno," "American Pie" and On-line Editing... "Whiteness Christmas." Do you have great ideas? Join The Pride and let The projects will directly reflect what is being your voice be heard. Not only is this a great way taught in COMM 450, which focuses on teaching the to publish your work, but it is also a great whiteness phenomena. opportunity to build your portfolio/resume. "I believe this forum will persuade students," said participant Laceita Armstead. "Having a open mind Employers love marketable skills, on perspectives of whiteness, and create a sense of worth for everyone to learn something new about the subject." COMM/LTWR 316- Tuesdays © 5:20pm World/Nation... �STRESS -rfLrflEF D EPARTMENT from page 1 with plenty of events to keep "Don't freak out because their minds off of studying. freaking out gets you nowhere. While a little anxiety is Review your notes, stay calm, natural for most students and be positive," Bolotin said. during finals, there are "If you're trying to cram at the different levels of stress last second and you haven't that can be considered. studied, you should definitely Cathy Nguyen, health stay positive, because educator for student health you're going to need it." services, emphasized the Nguyen said, "People importance of assessing stress. feel stressed when they're "If a person's health starts overwhelmed. Meditation to deteriorate as a direct result and breathing exercises are of stress, then the person a great way to take focus should contact a physician off of whatever it is that you immediately," Nguyen said. may feel stressed about." "Panic attacks or pains related "Dim some lights, close to stress should be handled by your windows and concentrate a medical professional either on . your breathing patterns." on campus or elsewhere." Nguyen added, "Aromatherapy ASI Coordinator of Student is also a nice way to relax. Programs Laurence Bolotin Chamomile and Lavender said, "We just wanted the are both calming scents." students to feel at ease." If meditation or breathing ASI offered back massages, doesn't work, then an old a karaoke session, snacks, fashioned run or brisk walk and -broomball at the Ice- may help to reduce tension. O-Plex last week, all of"Traditional exercising has which were free for students. always worked to reduce For $10, students were stress," Nguyen said. able to snow tube at Big Bear Both Nguyen and Bolotin Mountain on Saturday. Thesaid that one of the most $10 included transportation, effective and important ways dinner, snacks, equipment, to alleviate feelings of stress is "and a whole heck of a to take a break when studying. lot of fun," Bolotin said. Removing yourselffromthe Bolotin had a few pointers situation for a moment helps for students who may be to put things into perspective, feeling overwhelmed, his and also helps to maintain first tip is to stay calm. focus during study sessions. studies draws from all departments," saidMichael McDuffie, assistant dean of the college of arts and sciences. "As we grow a number of these programs will develop and that's the exciting part about being at Cal State San Marcos." Women's and Ethnic studies courses are interdisciplinary, McDuffie said, they draw from others disciplines. Dr. Sharon Elise, professor of sociology and coordinator of ethnic studies said, "I coordinate the Ethnic Studies as school and that it is only Pershing and other getting worse. faculty "This has always been 'extra' work with no professors, members and student the response from compensation because organizations met Oct. administration for I am committed to its 20 to discuss questions the past 13 years, but existence. "At the same time this is a regarding the women's and there is money coming disservice to the program ethnic studies departments in, resources that do come because the amount of and their relationship into Cal State are used for time I have left for the with the university. The whole new departments Activist and new majors to try to program," Elise said. Progressive Network (PAN) organized get more enrollment in the "After teaching my full next years." load of courses, including the meeting. asks students large general education All the parties agree the Barr classes and sociology core budget cuts have played a interested in joining them requirements, and after significant role in all of the in their journey to contact other obligations to my department's funding. heratbarr022@csusm.edu. department, is insufficient Cheyenne Barr, president "What we truly need for the kind of planning of PAN said, "We in order to help these and development I would understand that this is a departments is student like to commit to the low budget year for the support," Barr said. SCHEDULE tion their working off of is updated and accurate," Favela said. Prior to the switch, the hard copy was becoming obsolete, as it was printed prior to cancellation of classes, room changes and timed changes. Tomela Spence, sociology major, said she embraces the schedule being online because of the tedious commuting problems she had to tolerate so she could sign up for her classes. Spence said it takes her from page 1 program." from page 1 see the schedule being arts major, said she pre- over an hour to drive to school and she became frustrated because she would arrive and learn that the class she needed had been cancelled. Many students at CSUSM commute to school therefore it benefits that school structure to have the schedule online. It's natural for the school to keep up with technology, Spence said. Darrien Kaufman and Marshall Eyerman, both master's of business administration students, problematic or friendly, fers the online access. It's based on the individual cost effective and saves user. Some individuals her time. All she now has are more computer liter- to do is log on from the ate than others and that comfort of her home and can make a difference sign up. on how they interpret the The software is user schedule being online. friendly and assistance is The schedule can be available for those who accessed from many dif- need help. Santos said that ferent servers. in most homes there is at Both Kaufman and Eyer- least one computer thereman said that the school fore it's an added benefit has a duty to keep up to the student to have the with technology, and the schedule online. online schedule repre- Santos said that for her sents the school meeting it's less frustrating and that responsibility. saves time and money. Rhon Lyn Santos, liberal �Great g ifts w ithout d ebt By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride Staff Writer If the spirit of the season is moving you to spread the joy around, but your funds are spread a little too thin, find inspiration in these inexpensive gift ideas. 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"I really like animals. I grew up on a horse ranch." Audrey lives in Vista with herfianceRick White, and her two cats, Oscar, and Gracie. Wedding Bells Audrey and Rick plan on getting married next year. "We actually just set it (the date) a week ago," June 19, 2004. "It's weird because I've known him for three years, but been engaged for like two," Schenck said. "I've always been the engaged Photo by Nicole Sullivan/77je Pride one, but never the bride." When asked where they met, she laughed and told me that it was a little embarrassing. "We met at The Temecula Stampede." Her friends wanted her to go. "I was dreading going. I didn't know how to country line-dance and I was like 4 how geeky.'" While at the stampede, "he asked me to dance, and was so charming." She laughed and told me, "I fit right in at San Marcos, I'm not single." She's really excited that Christmas is coming up. "This is the first Christmas that we get to spend together. We'll get our first Christmas tree." Audrey's Day It was Monday morning around eleven fifteen. Between classes, Audrey agreed to be interviewed. When asked about her day, she said, "I'm not a morning person. I was tired." After she woke up, she had to hit the snooze button, and then her cat Oscar ran around the apartment. "I hit snooze and yelled at him (Oscar)." He jumps on Audrey every morning. "I was watching a client's cat. It needs medicine two times a day." She was running late. "It takes half an hour (to get ready). I'm usually late. I'll be late to my own funeral! I think I can get dressed and out of there in an hour, but that never happens. Something always happens, like I can't find a shoe or whatever." On her way to school, "I ran into a lot of traffic and parked in the boonies!" Her first class was linguistics, then she gets a one hour break, and takes a class called Human Impact On The Environment. 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S UBMITrt Y our w riting o r a t o t he Pride Literary Supplement ( due o ut t his s pring). S end all work t o p ride@csusm.edu �College of Business offers challenges and opportunities By RYAN MOCK Pride StaffWriter Immersed into the business community of North County and San Diego, the college of business has many exciting avenues for students to pursue. Program options for students seeking abachelor's degree include accounting, financing, global business management, high technology management, service sector management, or a minor in business administration. A final option for senior students is the "Senior Experience." The "Senior Experience" is a two semester, academic endeavor that gives students the opportunity to work in groups with local business organizations on real-world projects to gain experience as they leap from students to nine-to-fivers. The college of business masters program (MBA) at CSUSM is more generalized into management and leadership in either the public or private sector. Like all colleges at Cal fWefre using our resources the best w a y 5 a n d a re c a r e f u l i n w h a t w e o ffer..." -Regina Eisenbach State San Marcos, the college of business is feeling the slow, grinding vice of California state budget cuts. Regina Eisenbach, associate dean of business, said, "We're using our resources the best way, and are careful in what we offer, making sure students can finish the curriculum before graduation." A great tool and asset of students undertaking the challenges of the business college curriculum are their Associated Students, Inc. representatives, Nicole Rawski and Adam Taylor. Elected by the students, these public officials are the middlemen of the business student body and the faculty and administration. College of Business Representative Adam Taylor said, "Our job is to keep students informed and aware of the availability of resources, basically, giving students in the business of college a voice." On budget cuts to the department Taylor said, "Business professors cost more, so we're taking bigger cuts, and really feeling the full force of CSUSM's cutbacks." On a lighter note, Taylor informed that the groundbreaking for a brand new business building will be commencing this academic year. Additional mediums for CSUSM business students include the valuable networking of the extensive Alumni Association and other business oriented organizations available on campus. M aintaining b alance i n a ll a reas ByMARKPERRERA Pride StaffWriter It is 4:00 a.m. and already in homes across America you can hear the pitter patter of tiny feet. These are familiar sounds of children going back and forth, as their parents are getting them ready for routine trips to day care or the baby sitter. This is the grim reality of working families trying their utmost best to balance work, school, and family responsibilities. Melanie Irvine, a graduate student at CSUSM, is fortunate to have not only the support of her husband - her job is also supporting her. She is a third grade teacher at Pacific Rim Elementary School in Carlsbad. It is a blessing to have both husband and work force supportive in the achievement of Irvine's goals. Irvine advised those who would like to take up this challenge to be "prepared to be committed andflexible."She is focused on getting her masters in Literacy education. Roleen Strathmeyer is an undergraduate student majoring in Liberal Studies. She used to work full time until her job restricted her from taking necessary classes due to mandated overtime. The long and tedious hours she was forced to work overextended the time necessary to complete eight units; it took her one whole year. Strathmeyer realized this drawn out marriage of work and school was keeping i .A her from what she desired scholastically. ^Making the decision and following the financially frustrating path, she left her job and attended school full time. This has renewed her commitment to school. Her husband Jeff is a graduate student at UCSD and supports Strathmeyer, yet the maintenance of a good marriage can be found in the long weekends at the UCSD library. Strathmeyer smiles, "at least we're in the same vicinity together." My wife Charlotte is a tremendous help and asset to me. Our kids are still young and stay in daycare because we both work. Pursuing a degree in communication, my time away from home extends beyond my job. We both share the responsibilities of taking care of the kids and having someone available in case of emergencies. Balancing work, school, and family takes far more than time It is not a task for the faint ofheart. Dedication and commitment above all, showing sensitivity to the H€ILP O P £ K I ! i s 4 QS F O R S£KA£ST£R BR6AK $18 needs of others is necessary to keep relationships alive and growing, as well as maintaining positions in school and work. Tools to arm with for this difficult battle are: have realistic expectations for yourself, plan time for fun and relaxation with family, and follow routines so that those around you know what to expect. For additional information, visit these sites: www.Bluesuit.com, www.parentsoup.com, and about.com. WORK . J Sj^lSÎ Jtî - A p p i Start now part time and work full time during holiday break Openings for 2004 Must be 18+ or older No experience needed North San Hiego San I>iego Temecula rmJL JL JL - Training provided - 10-40hr schedules - Scholarships Awarded - Conditions Apply - CALL NOW! 760-942-1223 619-583-5609 909-695-4799 WWWJGMaieMMMWOl^K.COM �La Navidad del mundo latino ByDIANAKCABUTO Redacto de The Pride Ah llegado el mes de Diciembre. El invierno esta aquí y la palabra "Navidad" se escucha por todos lados. En el mundo latino no existe tradición más universal que la celebración de las festividades del mes de Diciembre. Su sola mención trae emociones, excitación y alegría en niños, días de diversión y fiesta en jóvenes y esperanza de reencuentro y reunión con familias y amigos para todos. Para los latinos, el mes de Diciembre es de los más importantes del año. No hay nada mejor para los latinos que celebrar la Navidad en sus países de origen. Sin embargo, muchos de los latinos que vivimos aquí en los Estados Unidos no podemos ir a nuestros países y celebrar la Navidad allá, pero tratamos de continuar y revivir nuestras tradiciones estando aquí. Las tradiciones de Navidad en los países latinoamericanos son muy similares, pero cada país tiene una manera especial de celebrarla, al igual que cada familia. La religión que predomina entre los latinos es la religión católica, lo cual contribuye a que la mayoría de las tradiciones sean basadas en la religión católica. Las tradiciones de navidad latinas se identifican con las posadas, las piñatas, los regalos, los cuetes, la noche buena, las pastorelas, etc. Por ejemplo, en México las celebraciones principales son: comenzando con el primer domingo de adviento, en el que se lleva a la iglesia a bendecir una corona decorada de acuerdo a cada familia con cinco velas (tres moradas, una rosa y una blanca). Cada domingo se enciende una vela, se hace una oración hasta el día de Navidad en la que se encienden las cinco durante la cena. El día 16 de Diciembre comienzan -las posadas que representan la travesía de María y José durante los nueve meses. Sé pide posada cantando una letanía, se rompe la piñata, se toma ponche y se reparten los aguinaldos. Los católicos van á la "Misa del Gallo" (o a la del día siguiente, Navidad). 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Cabuto/The Pride El tradicional cuarteto trajo a la pastorela la tradicional música de México en El Centro de las Artes de Escondido. El 28 de Diciembre se celebra el día de los santos inocentes, jugándole bromas a los conocidos, aunque realmente representa el día en que el rey Heródes mandó matar a todos los menores de dos años temiendo perder su reino! En San José de Costa Rica, en el día de Navidad, la ciudad se ilumina de manera muy especial, a lo cual se añaden las luces de Bengala, cohetes, fuegos artificiales. Abren parques de diversiones con toboganes, carruseles y ruedas de la fortuna. Para los adultos hay ruletas, tiros al blanco, la famosa lotería y toda clase de juegos de azar. Se presentan corridas de toros mansos con toreros aficionados, partidos de fútbol y carreras de ciclistas. Todo esto, después de los bailes populares y familiares que siguieron a la cena de Nochebuena. Es larga la lista de actividades y tradi- ciones que los países latinos hacen durante el mes de diciembre. Los latinos que estamos aquí en los Estados Unidos tratamos de revivir esas tradiciones bonitas que nos recuerdan a nuestros países, y los que pueden viajan a ellos durante este mes para reunirse con sus familiares. Una de las tradiciones que tratamos de revivir los latinos en los Estados Unidos son las Pastorelas. Este pasado 5 y 6 de Diciembre, el Centro de la Artes de Escondido ofreció la obra de la pastorela presentada en español y por estudiantes de la Universidad de San Marcos y de otras escuelas de la región. Esta obra presentó canciones^ bailables de varias regiones de México, así como la popular y tradicional historia de el nacimiento del niño Jesús y el camino a Belén, ofreciendo a su público parte de las bonitas tradiciones Latinoamericanas. A b oost o f e nergy, t he h elathy a lternative By TABIKA ROJAS Pride Staff Writer Students often lead busy lives. Most juggle schoolwork, employment, family life, and social activities. Some have early morning classes and skip breakfast or have classes straight through lunch. Skipping meals can make it difficult to stay sharp during class time. A recent poll that I conducted of CSUSM students suggests that most use a common method to stay alert during their school day, and that is eating. Eating seems to be a popular choice among most students, and it's not just any food that students are reaching for to give them an energy boost, but snack foods. More times than not, students head to the nearest vending machine to grab that big bag of chips or candy bar to satisfy their hunger pains, and help keep them awake during classes. According to Dr. Karen Nicholson of Student Health Services there are some important things to remember when choosing a healthy snack. "Reading the nutritional label and knowing the fat content is one important step in choosing a healthy snack," Nicholson said. Also, Nicholson warns students that just because a label states, "low fat," doesn't necessarily mean it is good for you. She says there is good fat and bad fat and knowing the difference is key. Staying away form hydrogenated palm oils, a type of fat, and concentrating on monounsatu- "Knowing the fat content is one important step in choosing a healthy snack." rated fats is some advice that she gives. Finally, Nicholson said, "get your five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, and tomato sauce on a pizza does not count." One way to ensure that you get your fruits and vegetables is to shop ahead of time and bring fresh fruits and veggies in a baggie to class for a snack. Lowfat muffins or breads such/as pumpkin, zucchini, or banana are also healthy snacks. For those who want further information, individual nutrition counseling is available with Cathy Nguyen, the health educator at Student Health Services. �L ETTERS TO THE E DITOR Good food can be found in the Dome Ryan Mock's article "Food at "for outside companies to have CSUSM tastes so bad when it profitable operations here." What hits the lips" is possibly the most part of that statement is not clear ignorant and tasteless (pardon the to the author? Well, apparently all pun) editorial Fve ever read in of it, because the author's answer to Dear Cal State San Marcos Students, hensive policy. ASI representatives, led by Erik The Pride. Overlooking obvious this overriding problem never goes Each year committed student leaders get the Roper, are gathering information from other facts and statements made by deeper than, "If the school were to gumption to run for office in an intense election institutions to aid in the development of our uni- representatives of the school invite more franchise markets onto and always with the hopes that their term will versity policy. Once established it would provide (which he actually included in the campus, and close the deal." The positively impact the "student experience" at the opportunity for art to be displayedhere on our article), the author proceeds to go problem is not that franchises have Cal State San Marcos. The election candidates campus. on a half-page rant about how poor not been invited, it is that franchises seek out areas of improvement on campus like Parking services Coordinator Business Opera- the quality of food is at the Dome. on campus could not run at a profit. advocating for improved food in the dome, creat- tions and Technology, Robert Williams publicly First and foremost, statements such Unless you want to pay out-ofing a space for students to bring artistic splashes credits Erik Roper with the improvements made as "The food prepared on campus pocket for their losses, "closing of life and vibrant color to drab walls in murals, t a the dirt lot including the addition of lights, has often been characterized as 'less the deal" is out of the question. and working to change the ever drastic parking paved entrance and extended parking hours. It than appealing,'" are given entirely Yes, the food here on campus is not situation, only to have their ideas and creative is only when committed student leaders like Erik without proof; no surveys, polls, the same quality as Burger King or kinetic energy skid to a screeching halt. The Roper tenaciously advocate for student concerns or anything of that sort are cited. Taco Bell, but that does not give reality of the painfully slow processes by which that we realize positive change at this university. The only opinion given other than you the right to publicly lampoon our campus is governed has a bitter taste, but stu- In last weeks edition of The Pride, one of our the authors is that of two freshman it without anything more than your dents who want to make a difference are forced to fellow students wrote a highly negatively charged who, I assume, are eating at the opinion and irrational suggestions. swallow hard and enter the bureaucratic arena to opinion article that questioned the effort, work Dome for thefirsttime. Aside from If the quality of food honestly have the student voice heard. and quality of the elected Associated Students, the obvious fact that their opinions matters so much, then you could As your Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) presi- Inc. (ASI) representatives. Let me assure you that do not necessarily represent those of always walk to the nearby shopping dent, I offer the following information to address ASI elected representatives spend countless hours the campus as a whole, one wonders center, or brave the dreaded parking some of the concerns noted in last week's edition working toward the betterment of student life at how much influence having a situation. Or you could suck it up, of The Pride newspaper. The Foundation, an aux- CSUSM. We need and appreciate your input and clearly biased journalist accompany lower your expectations a tad, and iliary of the University, not ASI, controls the food extend an invitation to any student with an idea them had on their comments. find something you like on the in the Dome. Multiple conversations have taken or concetti to stop by our offices or speak to any The author's solution to this poorly Dome menu. That's what I've done place with Pam Edmonson and Melanie Niedens ASI executive officers and/or representatives. We proved "problem" is to allow for a year and a half now, and I'm regarding ways to improve the food quality and remain committed to serving the outstanding stu- outside companies to sell food perfectly content. offerings. • dents of Cal State San Marcos. on campus. Defeating his own Currently CSUSM does not have a public art argument, the author cites a quote policy. Due to other campus priorities, Russ Sincerely, from director of communications Kyle Trembley Decker director of Planning Design and Con- Honey J. Folk Rick Moore, stating that CSUSM Sophomore struction has been unable to develop a compre- ASI President doesn't have enough students Pre-business A SI responds to criticism A T &; S R H y AA n WA ' EE „ VN W II G R N? T FOCUS... you GOT TO FOCUS IM AM S ' LO T TUBfiEt. BEER NUTS By: Chad ir^ect ovr so THBffrttWT Wi* m Tt r a e r*% e zV z z y* ' , J a * " ""JJ» v> ^ V i Spinks ^ r , WANTS A Wrt*rpuWf woiHCU~A^*i>\\ tu. rAUMNt» A &Ovrr?/V. ^ HT Nôf T7* ^¿Lc S ^ * F I&HTi. liliiW Ü6 1F 4 K* * A �Pride Ombudsman * ..- This i stheJast edition of The Pridefear,t te fell semester. As such, there i s a bit of emotion involved in writing my last column* However, it is not an ove^helpjfaigfy grievous expet^snc^e ^lüoe t will be returning i nthe spring semester to assume position of ombudsman here ¿ tÄePridb; I t 1ms beep a most interesting semester both on campus and in oör community Indeed,' we will be feeling theeffects on our m w^tkity of stich incidents as the grocery Jfi^sii: . ^¡¿tatit» some time 1 to come. In addifion, the selection of Xte* Karen S, Haynes to ih& p m U k i ^ of Cal State San new leader to direct the campus in expansion and p t ^ & ^ ' M ^ certainly, this semester presents a spectrum of eindtipn to :tefleci upon ranging f m&1mt and mourning to optimistie excitement ticular, those c As the semester winds down, a c u t e l y ^ I would like to wish everyone f or two urn good luck with, their term papers Mae first rej : pea thamnot^the^ wère right. IfWëre issues involving thé 1 editing and grammar semester and tofe valid. The : that highly critical ieedback i$ so valuable is that it of his or her own those times when yoé ^ ^ y^ii^ ^ entirely on top of your game, critical feedback brings you back down to earth | In remember that j ùum is room ['twr j b à c h a n c e to refoois ori priorities. With that, I will end my column for this semester« Again, good tocte to aU as we end the semester* and f wtik i te last of our c^ursework, Bigby the holidays and the wtti^f break, I look forward t o next semester and as ombudsmail ThanK j^K all once again for the interesting words and feedback and^ as always, email with any last thoughts you might have. My e-mail address is Corrections for Vol. XI No. 12 In thefilmreview, "The Haunted Mansion," there is an inconsistent reference to the character's name "Gracey." The correct spelling of the character's name is "Gracey" and not Grade." The Pride apologizes for this mistake. The graph information on page 3 is courtesy of The Core Institute of Illinois. Trouble R< SHARED G OVERNANCE ByDIDILUND Pride StaffWriter The university depends on shared governance to maintain credibility and grant various powers to the students. This shared governance essentially means that the university has allowed students to sit on a variety of committees — committees that dictate all sorts of things that directly affect students and their pocketbooks. Everything from parking fees to academic majors, grade appeals to campus beautification is addressed in these committees. Decisions made directly affect students, who should therefore be involved in the decision making process. Unfortunately, that ideal is not always realized. Although many administrators would like to see the seats filled by students, it's difficult to get them to sit on these committees when work and class schedules leave few moments to spare. Even when the student seats are filled, these committees are not always utilized. Early last year, the parking fee increase proposal was submitted to the student fee advisory committee, who informed then CSUSM President Gonzalez of their recommendation. The fee increase would be a burden on the students, they said. It's too steep. Gonzalez and the powers that be remained silent on the parking increase until, two weeks before the end of the semester; they announced a huge fee increase. The advisory committee's recommendation was effectively thrown in the garbage and students were outraged. This disregard to the student fee committee demonstrates the lack of power we students have on this campus. We are given these advisory committees as tokens; students have no real power influencing the policies being developed which govern our lives. It's politics as usual. Last week, Arnold proposed $23.7 million in cuts to the CSU system after he reassured students in the higher education system by promising no cuts. "Education is my passion and Cali- By TABIKA ROJAS Pride StaffWriter Photo by Elizabeth Baldwin/The Pride "Everything from parking fees to a cademic majors, grade appeals to c ampus beautification is addressed in these c ommittees/' forma is not where it should be," he said. That's right; it's not. When students can't even afford to pay their parking fees, there's a problem. Recently the CSSA has co-authored AB-550, a bill designed to implement a statewide student fee advisory committee, a body made up of mostly students who would deliberate over proposed fee increases coming from the Board of Trustees. In its original form, this proposition would allow the students power to kick the proposals back to the legislation if they felt the fees were unrealistic or disrespecting students' abilities to pay these fees while still maintaining access to quality education. That's shared governance. However, this bill has been revised so that this committee would be powerless in changing proposed fee cuts but maintain an advisory status. Still, it's a step in the right direction. Until our legislators allow us to have a real say in the policies which govern our lives, shared governance will continue to be a form of politically correct rhetoric for our policy makers and politics as usual will continue hacking away at our pocketbooks. Recently I have experienced some frustration with trying to create my schedule for the spring semester. I am a Literature and Writing major here at CSUSM and like many students I must try to balance my school schedule with work and family life. This has not always been easy, especially when the classes I need are only offered once a semester and at one scheduled time. Some of the classes are either too early or too late in the afternoon and conflict with my work schedule. I know that I am not alone in this complaint as I have heard several students with the same problem. Karen Hart, a senior here at CSUSM said, "I had to rearrange my job schedule in order to enroll in one of the classes I need to graduate because it was only offered at one time during the day." I contacted the Literature and Writing Department and spoke with the Department Chair of Literature and Writing Studies who is responsible for creating the schedule, Dr. Susie Cassel. Cassel said, "there are only about two hundred Literature and Writing majors here at CSUSM and that is not enough students to offer the classes at a variety of times." She further explained that all Core classes are offered in the same semester. When I asked her about solutions such as online courses or independent study courses, Dr. Cassel explained that independent study courses are offered, and they have done many over the years. "The only drawback to the independent study courses is the students don't get the benefit of discussion," said Cassel. The independent study courses are also not allowed for courses that are offered regularly. WÈÊÊÊËÊÈË Instructors are able to conduct 1 online courses and those students interested should feel free to 0 approach their instructors with the request. Dr. Cassel also says she tries to make sure that all the courses are in different time slots each semester in order to give every student the ••3 opportunity to take the courses. Night courses are also now being «¡11 piloted tofindout if enough students CSUSM students are interested in a night program. have become used to seeing classes full or 309B is offered this semester, and cancelled online. 309A will be offered at night in the spring semester, so all students interested in a night program should enroll in these courses. Dr. Cassel also wants students to know that if enough students were interested in a course being offered at a specific time she would be willing to offer it. Dr. Cassel ended by saying, "I welcome complaints suggestions or comments. I have an open door policy" �THE PRIDE Tuesday, December 9, 2003 1 1 IT'S A LL A BOUT S ELL YOUR B OOKS FOR CA$H NOW! We have the largest buyback list, Barnett: Calculus for Business Econ Life $58.00 Myers: Psychology: f Get a coupon 1 for 5 % off of your spring textbook ^ purchases J Myers in Modules $50.50 Billstein: Problem Solving Approach Math Elem School Teachers $48.25 Dushkin: American History w Vol.2 $12.25 A When you sell your books at our Founders Plaza outpost Dec. 15-18 from 10am-2pm a HOLIDAY S HOPPING M ADE E ASY ^ J MBI The University Store has hundreds of gift ideas for family and friends, Free shoulder tote bag with any $25 purchase of general book titles for ail ages. White supplies last Special purchase sweatshirts Get a coupon good toward any k purchase at • The University f Store when you sell your books.* 'Some exclusions apply. �Favorite movies to watch ^ ^ over the holidays B y MICHELLE WILLS Pride StaffWriter At CSUSM 16 people were interviewed to find out what their favorite Christmas movies were to watch over the holidays. Here's what they liked: #1 Photo Courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures "Ernest Saves Christmas," starring Jjm Varney, is the story of how Santa Clause decides to retire and hire someone else to take his place, however, the real Santa ends up in jail, and it is up to Ernest, played by Varney, to get him out. Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers The Second favorite movie was "A Christmas Story," starring Peter Billingsley. This movie takes place in the 1940's, and is a classic story of a boy's holiday dream to get the one thing that he desires for Christmas. Unfortunately, in his case, he desires a BB gun. Disapproving of the idea, his mother repeatedly crushes his dreams by replying^ "you'll shoot your eye out." "Ernest is the man!" -Paul Han "It was so funny when the kid wanted that BB gun, his whole family was hilarious. It's a classic Christmas movie." -Sarah Blakely "I've watched it with my family every Christmas, so it brings back memories." -Mike Zahalan Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures "Up In Smoke" "It's Full of action." —Cory Haynes Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Photo Courtesy of 20th Century Fox 'Tlome Alone," starring Macaulay Culkin, is the story of a young 8-year-old boy who was accidentally left at home while his rather large family went on a vacation to Europe for Christmas. Left to his own defenses, he battles burglars, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern, who try to rob his parents' house. Out of the people surveyed on campus, many said that "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" was their favorite movie to see during the holidays. Starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo, this slapstick comedy is a comforting reminder that there's someone out there with a family that's crazier than our own. "Chevy Chase is comedy!" -Cole Kristensen "Because it is a classic." - Chad Medina #5 "Why? It's hilarious. " -André Rosemond Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers "The Green Mile" "It teaches that a person shouldn't be judged by skin color and should be given a fair chance to defend themselves." -Patricia Guevarra Photo Courtesy of Dimension Films Photo Courtesy of Sony Wonder "Frosty The Snowman," which has many cartoon movie versions, is a classic Christmas story that has been a favorite movie for many generations. "Bad Santa" is a new movie, starring Billy Bob Thorton and Lauren Graham. It is the story of a drinking, smoking, filthy-mouthed, sexobsessed Santa impersonator, who steals from department store safes over the holiday seasons with his elf partner, played by Tony Cox. "The movie was great, lots of comedy, and I had a great time watching it." -Maria Arroya t Photo Courtesy of New Line Cinema "Friday After Next" "Because it's very funny" —Jamal Tate � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2003-2004</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The fourteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 fall 2003 light rail system registration stress https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/8060d2a37bb652a978c9ce21ea36de62.pdf 94f09b757db84ec529bd322e5b7b41aa PDF Text Text TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2004 wvvw.csusrrLedu/pride V OL.XINO.il WELCOME BACK COUGARS ! Kellogg Library open for Spring 2004, Editor's Starbucks included helpful tips The Pride would like to welcome back all returning students, faculty, staff, administration, and new students. As the beginning of a new semester always seems to involve a lot of running around, here are few essential tips for new students and helpful reminders for returning students. If you are going to crash a class be sure to arrive at least five minutes before the start of class and bring your own add/drop slip for the professor to sign. The add/drop period is Jan. 21 See Tips, page 2 CSUSM students will be able to enjoy a new library for a new semester. EDITORIAL A ctions are louder My education fees cost me $2,709 this semester and my parking fee cost $158; why? Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger used his authority to strip $23.7 million from the CSU for this Spring 0 4' semester. He proposes to cut 9 percent of the CSU's funds for the 04-05 school year. What does this mean for the CSU? Our student fees raised 40 percent within a year — outstanding. It means that EOPS and outreach programs will cease to exist for a year or longer. It means that that the CSU can't grow. It means that teachers lost their jobs and students' education must suffer. Blame the electricity crisis and Gray Davis, blame it on Schwarzenegger and his cuts, blame the economy, the deficit. The point is, with California $22 billion in the hole, Schwarzenegger had to do See Editorial, page 2 Photo by Elizabeth Baldwin/The Pride Five massive levels Kellogg Library hours: ByJonRodley of library are available 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday thru Thurs. Pride Editor to students for the first time today as the Kellogg Library opens to 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday the community after nearly three years of 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday construction. Website: With its groundbreaking ceremony in http://library.csusm.edu/ April of 2001, construction workers built the building from a dirt lot into the 200,000 Starbucks, near the main entrance to the square foot library that it is today. library, also opens to students with a variety The Kellogg Library boasts a 100-seat open of coffees and offers outdoor seating as well. computer lab, 35 meeting rooms, 1,500 study Students can drink beverages in the library, stations, and 1,200 internet connections. however, food is not permitted. CSU student employees form a union By Elizabeth Baldwin Pride Editor The California Alliance of Academic Student Employees (CAASE), which includes teaching associates, graduate assistants, tutors, and graders in the CSU system, has filed a petition with the California Public Relations Board to be recognized as a union. The CAASE has teamed u p with See Union, page 2 Up to 235 dorm students must leave the UVA for new freshmen By Adrian Cundiff Pride StafiTWriter The University Village Apartments (UVA) recently posted the reapplication process for students who live in the dorms, which may leave them out in the cold for the 2004/2005 school year. The reapplication process will include a lottery drawing of names that will guarantee rooms for only 125 students out of 460 currently living there. Other students who did not win the lottery and want to continue living in the UVA are going to have to wait till May 1 to find out if they will have a place to live the next school year. According to Director of the UVA Heather Singer, "Priority is being given to transfer students as opposed to freshman." Currently, there are 82 percent freshmen living in the dorms. She said that the next year there will be 55 percent freshmen living in the dorms giving it a different atmosphere. The lottery drawing has stirred up mixed reactions amongst students who currently live in the dorms. Although business major Lupe Soto is not going to be affected by the lottery drawing he is not buying into the lottery drawing. According to Soto, "Students that live here should have priority." Priority should also be given to students that apply to live at the UVA early. Freshman Michelle Lansinger does not agree. Although she is not going to be affected by the lottery drawing since she is not going to reapply next semester she thinks that the plan is fair since it gives students the opportunity to stay at the UVA. Photo by Jon Rodley/77ze Pride Ashley Kaku loads up on groceries for her dorm room Monday before school starts. She and up 235 other residents may be forced to leave the University Villaoe Apartment this summer for incoming freshmen. �NEWS 2 Tuesday, January 20,2004 T H E P RIDE IINTVERSITY CASHIERS & PARKING SFRVICES Editorial continued from page 1 WE'RE OPEN 24/7 ON-LINE!!! And FIRST T WO WEEKS OF CLASSES!!! m mm® something. It's not right, but something can be done about it. Editorial Staff I read in the New York Times that British Staff Writers students and German students alike are experiencing the same issues. Co-Mtocs-iö-Chief Adrian Cundiff Get this, in Germany, college students have Elizabeth Baldwin been striking for over a month because of Jonathan Rod ley proposed cuts in their university funding. Distribution So earlier this month when Chancellor Gerhard Adrian Cundiff Schroder (Germany's president) went to request Ombudsman Mike Dolan that the 2012 Olympics take place in Germany, 4,000 college students protested. The protest got Jenifer Wood ring rowdy and aboi|t 300 students chased Schroder out of a building so he couldn't sign the papers. They chanted, "First education, then games." What can we do as students to improve our education, granted the situation? The CSU recommends we go to a website to contact legislators and voice our opinions. The website is www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html. There's got to be more though. The Pride challenges Cal State students to send in letters about their own solutions to our education woes. Come to The Pride office at Commons 201 to get a leg up on what's happening with the CSU. Let's show the rest of the world how we handle our own. EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION th Beginning Tuesday, January 20 Don't stand in line; pay on-line! 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For those who are not familiar with the position of ombudsman, I will give you a quick background. I write for the paper as a student like all the other Pride reporters, photographers and editors. What the ombudsman does precisely is provide a liaison for the readers to sift through and respond complaints and criticisms regarding the articles in The Pride. Therefore, g t^r P ride I encourage readers to e-mail me with their thoughts or condemnations for The Pride, to which I respond independently based solely on the validity of the claim. In other words, the ombudsman is like the conscience of The Pride. As for the new uncertainty, that could be the slogan for the future of the CSU system. Certainly changes are in our future with the proposals made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. These changes are at the best uncertain and at the worst will resonate grimly through the halls of our campus from class cancellations and overcrowded classrooms to the elimination of programs and services for the students. The student population must voice their opinion on the proposed fee hikes and budget cuts to the CSU for this is a matter that cannot be thrown to the side. Gov Schwarzenegger's proposal will be a constant theme throughout the semester, please e-mail me and let me know your thoughts on his ideas. Also, e-mail me your thoughts on this edition of The Pride. My e-mail address is dolan005@csusm.edu HELP WANTED! g Mr Rrid^| BE INVOLVED W ITH YOUR STUDENT PAPER! GREAT RESUME BUILDER! EARN EXTRA MONEY! 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 housing library spring 2004 student employee union https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/ff4ce5bb031b2180fb6ae2044ac61a4a.pdf 705a382f8ebfe7eb699039bd93beb4c2 PDF Text Text rìde FIRST COPY FREE 25 cents each additional T X O ED A N UE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY S AM MARCOS TUESDAY, JANUARY 27,2004 www.csusm.edu/pride VOL.XI NO. 15 ASI votes unanimously to support environmental requirement By ELIZABETH BALDWIN Pride StaffWriter Last Friday the Board of Directors of Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) voted unanimously to approve a resolution requiring future graduates, beginning with the class of 2010, to take a course that focuses on the environment. The environmental class requirement focuses on student knowledge of the human impact on the environment and to raise awareness ofthe earth's limited resources. The resolution (ioes not say how the administration must go about doing this. See BOARD MEETING, page 2 Governor Schwarzeneggers proposedbudgetunder review by CFA Photo by Elizabeth Baldwin/77^ Pride A SI B oard of D irectors d iscuss s upport f or a n e nvironmental c lass r equirement Friday, J an 23. Broken water valve causesfirein Academic Hall By ELIZABETH BALDWIN Pride StaffWriter By JONATHAN RODLEY Pride StaffWriter The frequent routine of repairing busted water pipes at campus sparked a cause for alarm Wednesday, when flooding shorted circuits in Academic Hall igniting a fire. University Police evacuated the building and called for firefighters to come, nobody was hurt. This is the second time that broken water pipes have caused a closure at Academic Hall, the largest classroom building. In spring 2003, part of the building closed due to flooding. At a school with miles of water and electrical valves, there are of thousands of places where systems can fail, said Chuck Walden, director of facilities services. Wliile his crew repaired the valve, they saw sparks inside the wall of the men's third floor bathroom. To get to the glow, they cut a hole in the wall and found a fire. By that time, the heavy smell of burnt rubber floated through the third floor and two fire alarms were pulled. Olaf Hansen, a math professor, said it took five minutes to evacuate from the fourth floor. "It was really calm," he said. Rebecca Bazquez, said she thought the alarm See FIRE, page 2 CFA speaks out against new Budget Photo by Jon Rodley/77*e Pride A fter f ire a larms r ang t hrough A cademic H all, M ichael V asile o f t he S an M arcos F ire D epartment a rrived o n s cene w ith t wo o ther f irefighters, W ednesday. The California State University system (CSU) will experience a 20 percent decrease in state support j n two years if Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposed budget is approved by the Legislature this summer. The proposed budget will cut approximately $240 million from the CSU and would, once again, increase student fees. The California Faculty Association (CFA) has produced a summary analysis of how the proposed budget cuts will affect the CSU. Included in the summary is the impact on student fees and financial aid. The CFA's primary concerns are the decreasing enrollment, elimination of student success programs, student - teacher ratio, and the likely loss of teachers, courses, and/or library services. "The last thing California can afford right now is a cut to the CSU/' said John Travis, CFA president and a government professor at Humboldt State University. State Treasurer Phil Angelides will start visiting CSU campuses Jan 20 to call attention to the proposed budget and how it will affect the CSU system and the impact it will have on California's economy. "The CSU infuses billions each year into the California economy and produces tens of thousands of educated and productive workers each y ear/' said Travis. For more information on Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposed 2004/05 budget or to see the CFA's 10-page analysis go to: www.calfax.org/reseach.html. Tours available; grand opening at Kellogg Library By SARAH CARLIN Pride StaffWriter Photo by Sarah Carlin/T/ie Pride T he n ew K ellogg L ibrary h osts a S tarbucks m ultiple s tudyrooms a nd a mple c omputers. The new Kellogg library is hosting tours of the new building for members of the campus community. Grand opening ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, March 5, at noon, and will host a number of speakers and performing artists. "We welcome students to come in and explore on their own," said Melanie Chu, outreach and multicultural librarian. "We've got maps at the information kiosk, when you walk into the front, and we also have maps at the research help desk." Chu added that a more detailed map of the new library can be found on the research webpage. Class tours can be arranged by contacting the department librarian, or individuals can tag along on another tour. Those interested can contact either Chu, at extension 4378, or Gabriela Sonntag, coordinator, information literacy program, at extension 4356. Chu said that there are different tours happening, and clubs, committees, or individuals should contact her. The library is 200,000 square feet, hosts over 300 new computers, nearly 30 study rooms and 250,000 books. Starbucks can be found on the third floor, left of the main entrance. See TOURS, page 3 IVEWS ^ Thesecond accident on CSUSM's doorstep page 2 Will our library ever be compieteti? page 4 Emma's back with more beer nuts HP page 6 & E San Marcos' hot spots review page 8 �Editorial Staff Staff Writers Editors-in-Chief Elizabeth Baldwin Jonathan Rodley Design Sc Photo Editor Doug Lasater Features Editor Sarah Carlin ; A&E Editor N atalie B arham C had S pinks Danielle Boldt University Police chief Tom Schultheis relays information during the two hour closure Jan. 21 (below). San Marcos Fire Chief Sanchez said that Cal State San Marcos facilities crew already did 90 percent of the work when he and his firefighters arrived Wednesday. Kevin Brahec Lydia Crescioni Brett Davis Chelsea Davis Nicole Sullivan Jennifer Jones Distribution ^¿Mercado Adrian Cundiff Roger Naranjo Adviser Jenifer Woodring Kimberly Oliver Kyle Otto Photo by Jon RodIey/77*<? Pride Unviversity staffsuc- office, supervised by David Barsky, cessfully work togethertried to find empty classrooms for cancelled classes. under emergency man- Throughout the ordeal, staff posted four notices, sent two e-mails and two agement operations. voicemails to relay information, all David Werth Laura Whitaker Karen Graham Phoenix Lindgren Thomas Pfingsten Ashley Renzy Eileen Roque Loriann Samano Joshua Sandoval Allison Sansbury Zelynda Smith A ll opinions and letters t o the e ditor published in The- Pride, the opinions of the a athor/ a i d d o not necessarily regpesent the views of T he Pride, o r of C alifornia State University represent the m ajority opinion of The Pride editorial board. X &ferf to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and ideutiflcation. Letters may M edited for g rammar and length. Letters should be under 500 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm.edu, rather than tbe individual editors. It i s i m policy of T he P ride not t o tíispHymú classified advertising i n The Pride should not b e o r inyestigatîôri o f commercíal enterprises o t v m U m s , The Pride reserves t he right t o r eject weekly on year, j pis^^ all of c ampus,local eateries and other San Marcos comrau- within one-and-half hours, said Mary Stivers, associate vice president for Academic Affairs. At 1:00 p.m., Academic Hall rewas a drill and left her backpack in the opened and classes resumed. building. She said it took ten minutes The teams that responded Wednesday to exit from the fourth floor. are a part of the Cal State San Marcos Parking services secured the Emergency Management Team. They building and when come to action in the San Marcos situations like the Fire Department San Diego fires arrived, 90 percent in October and of the work was when rocks hailed already done, said the campus from San Marcos Fire - S an M arcos F ire Chief Sanchez blasting at the Chief Sanchez. quarry. "Compliments to "All the the staff there for how it was handled," departments responded very quickly he said. and professionally, and worked very While hundreds of students milled cooperatively together," Walden said. Photo by Jon Rodley/77ze Pride around caution tape, the scheduling F IRE from page 1 * ' Compliments t o t he s taff for h ow it w as handled*" BOARD MEETING from page 1 "It is intentionally vague so there is a lot of flexibility," said Eric Roper, ASI vice president of external affairs. The ASI support for an environmental class requirement is only one step to getting the proposed requirement to be mandated by the administration. The Environmental Action Group (EAG) has been gathering support for the requirement by getting signatures around campus. "We have close to 600 signatures so far," said Didi Lund, ASI arts & science representative. The next step for the environmental requirement will be for the Academic Senate to approve it. The Academic Senate is made up of faculty that evaluates and recommends new academic matters to the President of CSUSM. "The EAG will continue to collect signatures to influence the Academic Senate," Roper said. Also discussed at the meet- E-mail: pride@csusm.edu Ade-mail: fìri^jaàs^susrrLcdu ASI President, Honey Folk reviews the agenda while Erin Dalmann writes down the minutes. ing was the new policy for signing up for leisure classes at the Clarke Field House this semester. Classes will be on a drop-in, first-come basis at the beginning of each class. Lura Poggi, ASI executive director and assistant executive director, explained the on-going enrollment will provide more flexibility and allow students to attend a class without making SWIM INSTRUCTORS!f $10.00-$16.00 pe r hour .V ¿ali ( 7 6 Ó ) 7 4 4 - S W I M a semester long commitment. ASI also announced there will be an anti-hazing policy in the new club sports handbook and recognition process. In addition, the Board of Directors will continue to discuss the possibility of adding a seat on the board for a non-voting exofficio representative from the CSUSM Alumni Association. Next month ASI will be MILLENNIUM FLOWERS WANTED > I^ÄIIilii { ^ t s t a t e s a n Marcos Ä "Twin O aks Valley Road B anMa&òs, CA/?2096r0Ö01 ; #hone: (760) 750-6099 Photo by Elizabeth Baldwin/77ze Pride audited by the Chancellor's office. An auditor is expected to be in and out of the ASI office for about six weeks. The audit is not expected to disrupt the daily activities or workload of student government. "Don't be afraid. Answer his questions and then we'll move on," Poggi said. ASI Board of Director's meeting is open to all students, faculty and administrators who would like to actively participate, or just watch, CSUSM student government at work. The meeting is held approximately every other Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the Clarke Field House, room 110. Specific dates and times can be found in the ASI office located at COMM 2-207. "ASI is an association that represents student concerns and initiative; the business of our corporation is completely open to student view and we strongly encourage everyone to attend our business meetings," said Honey Folk, ASI president and CEO. | Full/Part time drivers wanted for floral deliveries. Good Pay! Flexible Hours! Driver company Van, must have clean DMV record. Also drivers wanted for 2/13 & 2/14. Using your car, you can earn $5/delivery, average driver earns between $100-$200. Call Millennium Flowers at (760) 944-1630 �News Briefs Vehicles collide on Craven Road CSUSM nursing program receives federal funds By JDN RODLEY Co-Editor With only one lane open on San Marcos Boulevard, the Zamora family decided to take a detour onto Craven Road. What started as a family trip to Home Town Buffet Saturday, abruptly halted when a woman in a grey sedan struck their minivan. Though no one in the By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StaffWriter The CSUSM nursing program, set to be operational by fall 2006, has received a $350,000 federal appropriation thanks to Congressman Randy Cunningham (R-San Diego), a member of the House Appropriations Committee. The funds are part of the FY 2004 Omnibus Appropriation bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2 2,2004. "I am proud to support the community coalition established at Cal State San Marcos to address San Diego County's nursing shortage by providing this $350,000 in federal funding through the FY2004 Omnibus Appropriations Act," Cunningham said. The money was requested by CSUSM to support the expenses of developing a nursing bachelor's degree program. If all goes as planned, by 2008 the first graduates of the program will be able to enter the workforce helping to alleviate local and national need for health care professionals. "As in hospitals all across the country, patients are facing longer waits, postponed surgeries, and fewer available staffed beds as a result of the nursing shortage. This program will train a new generation of nurses to serve our region," Cunningham said. ASI flag football starts Feb. 13 By JON RODLEY Pride StafFWriter ASI will host several intramural sports competitions this semester starting in February. Wednesday, Feb. 13, ASI will host a flag football tournament. The deadline to register for the event is Feb. 11. Nine players p er team is the limit, and there is a mandatory captain and free agent meeting Feb. 4 at 4:00 p.m. or Feb. 5 at 10:00 a.m. The meetings will be at the Clarke Field House in room 106C. For more information, contact John at (760) 750-6016 or Chris at (760) 7506016 Less students are accepted to CSUSM for spring 2004 By NICOLE SULLIVAN Pride StaffWriter Due to state budget cuts, Cal State Marcos didn't accept as many applicants for spring 2004 as last semester. There will be 175 less students accepted compared to Spring 2003, Campus officials say that the controls have been effective in limiting enrollment. Although, there was a 45 percent increase in applicants to CSUSM from fall of last year, registration rates have dropped. "The demand is clearly there," said Francine Martinez, vice president of Student Affairs. "But as the state reduces our funding, we are forced to limit admissions." Photo by Jon Rodley/The Pride On their way to Hometown Buffett Saturday, T he Z amora family was struck by a woman who ran a red light, witnesses said. T OURS from page 1 s o r . s iLTir s w u m On the fifth floor, library patrons can enjoy a fireplace in the Reading Room, and what Chu described as a "more traditional library kind of room." Or, for the more high tech, downstairs on the second floor is a 100 open seat computer lab. "There is a lot happening in this space," Chu said. "We've got a little bit of everything in the building." 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This semester in the features section, we will host a column in which The Pride, along with the help of its readerships will explore national and international events. This week the topic of discussion deals with Hie exploration of Mars. I, who am personally skeptic of my own generation, was pleasantly surprised by the careful thoughts and insights of the fellow students I talked with. I have and always will, thought it important that we know what each other think about issues of importance. We live in important times, as will those who live after us. If you have an opinion you wish to express, or an event you would like to explore with us, e-mail the pride@csusm.edu (ATTN: University Voice). Please enjoy knowing this semester, though our column, what we learn from you. Brett Gladys Math major Senior What kind of benefits do you foresee with space exploration? I think, I mean, what the benefits of it are a greater understanding of the world we live in. It is a lot better to have scientific backing for what you believe than to believe blindly in something. To have some sort of facts to back things up is sort of nice. Do you think that exploration on Mars is important? Why or why not? I think if life somehow evolved to some extent on another planet, it would help us understand how it evolved on ours and if it evolved a different way. Maybe not using DNA the way ours is. It would be interesting and kind of lead us in the right direction of, and understanding of how we came to be. Do you think there are any political implications with exploration on mars? I am not so sure about the politics of Mars; the moon on the other hand is I think the proverbial lifting of the leg and pissing on everything to mark your territory. General comments? I think there are unseen advantages. I think that the Galileo was the satellite that saw the comet that hit Jupiter and we didn't know that was going to happen when we sent it out there. There could be unexpected benefits that we don't know about. I'm sure that political motives drive billions of billions of billions of dollars being spent, but there are other advantages there. Amber Davis Literature and Writing Studies major Senior What kind of benefits do you foresee with space exploration? I think it put people's minds to rest to have actual proof instead of just theories like we always had. Theories that the world was round, but we never actually proved it until we went to space. We've only known for fact that the world is round for the past sixty years, right? Maybe we had theories about Mars and other places like that, but now we can maybe put people's minds to rest, and have actual proof and data. Do you think that exploration on Mars is important? Why or why not? I think it is another place for man to go. It is the next natural place for us to go besides further into the ocean. We've seen what there is on land and earth, so why not go further? Do you think there are any political implications with exploration on Mars? Maybe so that we can say that we were the first ones to do it. Wasn't it the United States and Russia that had the race to get to the moon first? The same type of thing. Feel superior to get there first. General comments? I think probably money could be spent other places, put to better use. Conquering Mars and searching on Mars isn't going to solve any problems that we have. Did it really help anything? There are other things we could be doing. The whole education thing, and budget cuts, and people are going to Mars. It's kind of funny. IS H M -—IS Î ^V! §1 P hotos b y S arah Carlin/77?e Pride Hospital o r s chool library? While s tudents fill t he new c lassrooms o ffered by the new Kellogg Libary, t he hallways s eem d esolate, a nd a bit e erie. Misadventures in the new Kellogg Library By SARAH CARLIN Pride StaffWriter It's spacious, has lots of windows and a great view. No, this isn't the description of a seaside resort available for leasing in La Jolla, but the new technologically savvy Kellogg Library. Isn't it the best when you start a new semester and there is a new building? This semester all of us are being greeted with a new library. The new Kellogg library is 200,000 square feet of caffeinated f un and adventure. Last Tuesday, January 20, the library opened its doors to the campus community. Checking out the new library was the first thing I did when I arrived on campus. Construction dust continues to settle during the library's first week of being open, and temporary signs guide students where and where not to go. Some of the signs are a little confusing, not everything is up and running and elevator access is a little barring. Taking the elevator to the first floor is sort of interesting. You step off of the blue back-dropped elevator into what feels like a psychiatric wing of a hospital. It smells of linoleum glue and the fluorescent lights hum. There aren't any windows here and there isn't much to see other than the writing center, math lab and classrooms full of students, lots of students. We went up to the second floor and meandered our way through the books and computer lab, getting a bit lost when we reached the deadended hallways which are home to all of the new, not-yet-completed, conference rooms. We found our way out though, not to worry, and then, there it was, what I really wanted to find most of all—the media library. I owe some late fees at the video store in my town, so I have been hesitant to go in for a while. It is always nice to go where the rentals are free and you keep the video for a week. After feeding my film fix, my friend and I got on the elevator to take us to the third floor; the doors began to close when a man hopped in. He saw that we had already pressed the third floor button and relaxed against the cloth-covered wall of the elevator. We were all waiting for the doors to shut and begin moving up to the next floor. The doors began closing then reopening. A woman in her early twenties entered the elevator. She pressed the button for the first floor. We smiled. "Is this the first floor?" asked the woman to the man. "No, no, I think this is the second floor. The main entrance is on the See LIBRARY, page 5 Campus police, and programs offered By NICOLE SULLIVAN Pride StaffWriter Officer Carla Kayyon hopes that in the third week of February she can host a date rape and sexual assault class at the University Village Apartments or the Field house. She wants the class to be comfortable and with food and a discussion type setting and is open to everyone. Officer Kayyon was hired in March and is excited to see the things that will take place on campus. Last semester the university police offered two Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) workshops which teach women about rape awareness, prevention and self defense tactics. The University police want to offer more RAD workshops this semester. This spring the university police wants to have a DUI booth with sight impaired goggles and sobriety tests. Chief Schulteis said, "We have two goals here as the campus police. One, is to protect the community by enforcing the law and keeping the education process uninterrupted. And, two, we want to teach the community how to better protect themselves from crime and hazards." Chief Schulteis also said that he wants more officers to get specialization certificates, which can aid the community about awareness. More workshops like RAD, date rape and sexual assault, alcohol awareness programs and selfdefense workshops will be offered. Campus police also offers an escort service. A Community Service Officer (CSO), or an officer, will assist anyone to their car by simply calling extension 4567 at any one of the blue emergency phones located on campus. The escort service is there for anyone who needs it. Whether you're feeling ill, afraid to walk out to your car late at night or locked your keys in the car, a CSO or officer will be there to escort. \Officer Alex Mohn said, "We want to provide a better learning environment for the students and we want them to be able to come to school and not feel threatened. We don't want them to be afraid to call us and ask for an escort service. We want everyone to know that we are here to help the students and faculty." �L IBRARY from page 4 thirdfloor,"said the man. The woman said, "God, I was just asking a question." "Well, uh, I mean, uh, I think that the first floor is down and we are going to the third floor, which is the main level. Maybe that is the level you want." His tone was not sarcastic. He was probably being more helpful to someone who has serious anger issues than he needed to be. And then we all stood there in uncomfortable silence. I looked over at my friend and gave him the 'she is a psycho' face. He agreed. I then looked over and gave the man the same look. He responded by signaling to me with the 'I have no idea what just happened here' look. We all stood there in uncomfortable silence. We all arrived on the third floor. "I was just asking a fucking question. You fucking dick," said the woman. She seemed sort of flustered and tripped a little over the threshold as she exited. "I don't know what I said," said the man. "Hell if I know," I said. "But I know a certain someone who needs to not do lots of drugs before coming to school." We all had a good chuckle and walked off in separate directions. The woman on the elevator seemed frustrated. I can only assume she was frustrated because she was lost and not because of the answer she got to her question. P ILI© OR FIRST FLOOR: Maybe she was lost because not all posted in the ' RESTROOMS library are perfectly clear, yet. My friend and I prior to getting on the elevator were lost ourselves. Even a staff member we saw on the asylum-esque first floor warned us in passing not to get lost because it was easy to do. Her frustration does not, however excuse her bitchy demeanor. Aren't there worse things that could happen to you Photo by Sarah Carlin/77ze Pride than getting horribly lost in S ign p osted o n s econd f loor r estroom p oints t o a n on-existent m ap. a library? N ot e verything in t he n ew l ibrary is r eady, h owever It d id o pen its d oors l ast T uesday, J an. 2 0. What did CSUSM students do over break? ByTORFREED Pride StaffWriter pondered their break. Kim said she didn't feel like she did anything at all, but upon further questioning the truth came out. "I went to L.A. and I went to Venice and If there's one thing this last week has taught CSUSM students, it's that the winter I.. .1 bought a bong," she said. At some point, in between bites of pizza, break is over and the inevitable return to there was talk of a belly button getting the grindstone is once more upon us. For some of us ,this means.: bo more pierced, but it was never verified. Jenna ventured out a lot more; she went j sleeping until noon (or later), partying at a friends house until those annoying birds to Idaho and Montana for the holidays and start chirping, or going downtown or P.B. then went to Glamis for the first time on for the fourth time in a week. Some stu- New Years Eve. Her favorite part? "Riding all the desert toys," she said. dents, if they didn't have big plans, vowed to take it easy and party until they looked That would be a big part of the fun. Ashley Pruss, freshman, was a little and sounded like Ozzy—no small task. Whether the plans were European vaca- hesitant to share what she did, but again, tions, visiting relatives or hanging around with a little prodding the truth came out. "I slept in until two and felt like I comthe house, one thing was for sure, no one was opening a textbook, writing a paper, pletely wasted my day," she said. Vacations and party stories are great, or trying to stay awake through another boring lecture about who knows what. The but there are many at CSUSM who pay Pride tracked down a couple of students to their own way, who long for the winter break as a chance to just be normal instead of working full time and studying. It's a chance to stash some cash towards the angina causing bookstore bill and the car payment size parking permit. Yolanda Miranda, senior, liberal studies, said it all with only a look when asked what she did over the break. "Just worked," she said. That's it? Nothing else? When the question was posed again the answer was the same. Miranda Chad Frank and Alicia Duwey did offer an extraordinary amount of find out exactly what did they do over the knowledge on men's suits and a few places to buy them, but that reflects how she pays semester break. Chad Frank, junior, business adminis- for tuition and rent. Ella Desantis, junior, service sector tration, had what sounds like the perfect management, had a similar sentiment. break. Chad went to New York City and hung out in Manhattan. His favorite part? "Wall Street, just to see everything, all the buildings," he said. Makes sense for a business major. Grand Central also topped his list as well as the World Trade Center and the massive space sixteen blocks of nothing. Chad's friend, Alicia Duwey, junior, communications, did nothing so exciting, but set herself up for future good times by moving from Escondido to Solana beach. "I wake up in the morning and I go ahhh. I drive home, and I go ahhh." In between her move Alicia found time for some much needed partying because as she said, "You have to get it all out." Friends Kim Raymon and Jenna Hill Ella DeSantis She works for an advertising firm and lives in a nice neighborhood downtown. When asked what she did, the reply was familiar, "I worked to pay for school and living expenses." By the time the next break rolls around, you'll find CSUSM students doing roughly the same as thé ones featured here. Some will take off on exciting vacations; Europe, Mexico, Hawaii, anywhere fun. Others will see some family and stay local, work summer jobs, maybe part-time, and bal- ance that with beach bonfires and trips to P.B. or their local watering hole. Others still will continue to work their full-time jobs but will have the stress of college temporarily removed and hopefully, find time to sneak away once in a while for a f un night out and some well deserved R&R. �%MKHAELDCEAN M ie Ombudsman Many things are new on campus this semester; The new Starbucks in the new Kellogg Library establishes a foothold for corporate America on our campus. Certainly, there Will be more coipmercializaition to come to our campus in the future as the student population grows and the option for that type of proliferation becomes profitable. While the sacred missus of Starbucks was essentially welcomed on pur campus, it also BEER NUTS begs one to recall just how much change we have experienced in the last two years; Indeed, there was a time when being isolated from name brand culture was a distinction at Cal State San Marcos, We had the Dome and our ipoffee stand and the obligaitdry vending machines, but no established mainstream eateries. Change and development have gripped our campus quickly. Surely, / who amoiig us can remember The Power S&rgfe as Bj: Chad throughout the remainder of my schedule forcing me to rearrange almost all of my classes. Class cancellations are a true inconvenience that I am afraid will become more common in the future as the CSU has its funding reduced, I did not receive my feedback foBowmg our first issue .of The Pride; i bis could be chalked up to the busyness of the first week of class, I hope, and not a lack of readership. Nevertheless, I am Bur rney ( CALL votir our youR J TFAMC T HERE N •ssa- V riftTS J U S T A C HEAP 6 1MMICIC Feeding ofp T H E " NEfcb PKo?L£ HAVri To P&EL. uKg AN U N DIVIDUAL SSFACE, Your LMTET R^DY AND IT* RAPER. Mt> r NJE£DSTO NEE&STÖ AN Y Gill E STENSI ? IS twfcrsi MINE/i ».' sowim^ß,^ SO THÈ £SSAY I S D U E A PRIL positive that there will be plenty of feedback on this issue and future issues of The Pride. There is, after all, a lot of news happening right now that directly affects our campus, m r community, m d m as individuals. Please s owd off wMi your thoughts on what The Pride is reporting and let me Jknow if t tere are- important topics that you feèl we néed W be covering» ... My ériWÏ is dolanOÛ5@ësUsnLedu< Spinks CrtON, LET K e N / NO WArY, t A UY YOU ft CUP ' WAiuT SUPPORT 1 W N ' 'r CiiDMer TVHS P LACE, X 6GT MY COPpee u p KT T H E ^MW the coffee shop across the street? As for educational changes on our campus, more and more students have experienced the effect of the budget crisis. Conveniences, such as a paper copy of the class syllabus in each class, are no longer guaranteed. In my three years at Cal State San Marcos, I have never had a class cancelled on me until this semester. Something as simple as this one cancellation caused an unavoidable ripple effect }. Jifib i f * irr /ws^ SHE S GOING TO HAVE A X  D IFFICULT VT VMETHIQ SEMESTER... S H E A LREADY PffcBJLfMS R&AWNGTHE SYLLABUQ Chancellor Reed concerned about Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposed budget for the CSU By Cal St Univ Chancellor CHARLES B. REED Welcome to a new term at the California State University. I hope everyone had good holidays and that you are looking forward to your new classes. There have been significant developments on the state budget front, and I want to take this opportunity to bring you up to date on what we know about the CSU budget. As Governor Schwarzenegger's proposal makes its way through legislative hearings, we will need all of your help communicating with legislators to make sure that adequate funding is available so that the CSU can continue to offer highquality education to all of its 409,000 students. The governor proposed cutting $240 million or 9 percent from the California State University system for the 2004-05 fiscal year. This will potentially limit student access by approximately 20,000 students if the cuts are implemented as proposed. This new cut, combined with the 2003-04 General Fund budget cut of the critical role we play in the state's eco$531 million, means that our budget has nomic health. been cut in the past two years by $771 You probably have read or heard about million or a 28.8 percent reduction in state the governor's proposal to increase support for students. undergraduate fees by 10 percent, which . The proposed budget also recommends would raise the State University Fee from that 10 percent of incoming first-time $2,046 to $2,250 per year. In addition, the freshmen attend a community college governor has proposed to tie future fee rather than a CSU campus and then increases to the rise in per-capita personal transfer when they have all their required income, but by no more than 10 percent classes completed. This means that the annually. The governor's proposal centers CSU will have ' / ' '- .- - -" ' ., . on creating a to turn away 6C more stable We n eed everyone t o talk about approximately fee policy for 4,200 qualified w hat a C SU education m eans, a nd w hat higher educastudents who w ould h appen i f quality, access a nd tion. We have would other- affordability disappear f rom t he been advowise be able to cating for a California State U niversity'' attend our 23 long time for universities. a predictable This is very troublesome for the CSU and reasonable fee policy that is practiand for the state. Fewer students admitted cal for students and their families. The means that there will be fewer educated CSU Board of Trustees will be discussing citizens entering the workforce. Over the a long-term fee policy at its March board next several months, we will be stressing meeting, and we will keep you posted as to lawmakers and to the public the impor- policies develop. tance of investing in the CSU because of I also am concerned about the budget's impact on funding for programs including EOP and academic preparation. These have been very successful programs for students who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to attend a CSU campus. We will work very hard to ensure that these funds are not eliminated. Ifyou would like more information about the CSU's 2004-05 budget, please visit our website at http://www.calstate.edu/ BudgetCentral/index.shtml. The state budget crisis has created significant challenges for the CSU. We are focused on ensuring that our enrolled students get the courses they need to graduate. And, the CSU remains committed to its mission of providing a high-quality, accessible higher education for our students. To continue to do so, we need all 409,000 students and 44,000 faculty and staff to convey a simple fact: that the CSU is working for California. We need everyone to talk about what a CSU education means, and what would happen if quality, access and affordability disappear from the California State University. We cannot let that happen. �m By DANIELLE BOLDT Pride StaffWriter A glass of sangría, the sound of the Brazilian drum, and the décor and ambiance of a typical Euro-Latin club makes it seem as if you are actually there, in Brazil. What better way to spend a Sunday night than to samba dancing at Café Sevilla? With good company at my side, my boyfriend Eric, and I tried to break the Sunday night monotony so we ventured off to the Gaslamp district downtown. There, we found ourselves at Café Sevilla on Fourth Avenue. Perhaps it was the Spanish tapas that we recently tasted in Sevilla's dining room that lured us back. We paid a $7 cover fee upon entering the club. Dance lessons had already started but we decided to join the fun, We could not help but laugh at the others and ourselves as we imitated a lady wearing a pink halter and bells on her hips. Moving to the rhythm twice as fast as most modern dance moves, we tried our best to catch on to the samba choreography. Believe it or not, there is a proper way to shake your hips, and the variations of hip shaking are what make the samba come alive. It is possible that the instructor's bells contributed to the liveliness as well. The fast paced, Latin soundtrack that we followed was very conducive to making the dance come alive. After about twenty minutes we were already improvising the steps and adding our own spice to the dance. It was refreshing to see that the others who surrounded us came in all different shapes, sizes, and levels of experience and confidence. An older gentleman brought his stuff with absolutely no concern for some comic relief with his bravado. Oppothe beat or particular style of the music. site from Eric and I, across the dance floor, On the other side, a group of college aged a goofy man in his late sixties was strutting girls looked as if they were rehearsing for the band to play. There is nothing like sangria, a refreshing blend of vino rojo, berries and apples, to compliment the evening. To our surprise, the band consisted of seven drummers. What kind of band is this without a keyboard, guitar, trumpet, or some type of instrumental variation? We waited in suspense as we began to doubt Brazilian night and wonder if we came to the club on the wrong night. The music did not sound like the upbeat Latin tune that we had heard on the soundtrack to "Woman on Top." It was a strange sort of culture shock that came over us, as we began to hear what was so unfamiliar. It sounded like a tribal dance. Evidently, the others around us felt the same way, as nobody except for the goofy old man and an unusually ecstatic lady were dancing. After the first couple of songs, the beat of the drum began to grow on us, as we found our way shaking across the floor, with about thirty to forty others. With the exception of a couple of cocktail sessions in between, Eric and I found it difficult to refrain from dancing. We agreed that it had truly been an enjoyable experience. No, it was not the typical samba music that we followed in the previous hour, or the sound and movement of Carmen Electra, but we experienced a Brazilian club without actually purchasing a plane ticket. Now, every Sunday night isfilledwith a touch of "little Brazil." Club Sevilla features live entertainment every night of the week. Brazilian night is every Sunday. Tuesday, Wednesday, . and Thursday, a salsa band plays live. On Photo courtesy ofwww.cafesevilla.com Fridays and Saturdays, the club features a Euro-Latin dance party with International a Broadway performance. All in all, the DJs spinning. Lessons are always free, scene was pure entertainment. and begin at 8 p.m. Live bands, music and After the lessons, Eric and I sipped on dancing begins at 10 p.m. some sangria at the bar while we waited for ß Ä Y• fH i A V E U N T I L ' A P R I L r il lí E R iD ß �8 Tuesday, January 27,2004 III ETERKÍ^^ A f ». A :« Mi - »••••" T MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StaffWriter Indie director and animator Sam Chen will spend this spring 2004 semester as resident filmmaker in the visual and performing arts department here at CSUSM. During his visit Chen will host a screening of his film S am C hen "Eternal Gaze," and he "will conduct eight workshops on the creative process of animation. The screening, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 in Arts 240. The computer-animated 16 minute film created by Chen, with music by composer Jamey Scott, is the winner of numerous accolades including the Best Animation award at the Siggrapph 2003 ClryAZ^E » A. • O ' & E THE PRIDE Award winning animator brings film and expertise to CSUSM I T -- M S Electronic Theater. Animation has been a medium often reserved for the fantastical stories of inhuman creatures. "Eternal Gaze" is different. This film chronicles the life of a real man. Chen's film pays homage to Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) a brilliant twentieth century surrealist sculptor, painter and draftsman who never received the acclaim of his contemporaries. In a statement Chen said, "With careful attention to historical facts and details, the works of art featured in this film are nearexact digital reproductions from Giacometti's lifework.. .But most of all, 'Eternal Gaze' is a heartfelt story and a loving tribute to one of the greatest but least recognized artists of our time." Giacometti, like many artists, suffered from a tormented mind. It gave him the inspiration and talent to create. At the same time, it frustrated him to the point of destroying his art when he felt he could not achieve his artistic vision. While giving us a look into the artist's mind and environment, "Eternal Gaze" illustrates the passionate relationship between the creator and his creation. Giacometti's sculptures were his love. In this film Chen givQS those sculptures the life they need to love him back. For an opportunity to learn from Chen, students, staff and faculty should contact Kristine Diekman at kdiekman@csusm.edu to reserve a seat in the workshops he will be hosting. Chen will be sharing his knowledge of story and character development, storyboarding and how to study human movement in order to animate it. He will also speak about how to work as an independent filmmaker Photo Courtsey of www.eternalgaze.com including pitching ideas, sell- Alberto Giacometti's face as painstakingly created by S am ing yourself and getting your Chen, director, writer and animator of "Eternal G aze." film seen. G ood d eals, l ess t hrills at Z ip & Z acks cials, at only $2.99 an appetizer I felt the temptation to order all of them. I settled for three. Across the bar from me was Walking into Zip and Zack's a group of 40-something guys Filling Station located on restau- enjoying a round and conversing rant row in San Marcos, you get loudly. In walked two young, the feeling that the gas/service attractive, women, back from station themed restaurant/bar having a cigarette. One woman could definitely host some good was talking on her cell phone and fun. one of the men attempted to make Old metal gas station signs, a move on her. Perhaps he felt hubcaps and vintage gas pumps confident after reading one too, adorn the walls. There is a many of the pick-up lines. "Tell your boyfriend that there small stage in the far corner and on the wall a montage of classic are a lot of cute guys here and rock records such as The Rolling you're not coming home," he said. Stones, Bad Co. and Tom Petty She sat at the far side of the bar and the Heartbreakers. In the with her friend. As I listened to UB40's version back is a nice little game room with an air hockey table, pinball, of "I Can't Help Falling in Love and the classic Ms. Pac Man, good with You," I looked around for enough to entertain the likes of a a jukebox so I could play some better music. I assumed that these drunken bar fly or a six year old I was enticed to venture in after songs must have been picked by seeing that it was happy hour and the guy three seats down from the prices were attractive. The me because he was singing all of giant Lucky Lager and Pabst them to himself. I sat back down F iwck H rtti-^»* s i. u • Photo by Chad Spinks/The Pride Blue Ribbon signs were what first at the bar and listen to more top 40 hknnv h Z f i f y f ™ a ^ a Pp, e t i .zers under t hree bucks are s erved during the popular K happy hour at Zip and Z ack's in S an M arcos' Restaurant Row. caught my attention, however, as I songs. Faith Hill and Stevie Nicks eased up to the bar I was informed played on the stereo. I hoped there was using. strips and quesadillas are great good time for any uninhibited In this bathroom, I found stim- for a greasy appetite. The garlic that they did not serve either one was a jukebox somewhere, but I college student). ulating articles cut out from the Gheese fries were cold, but I still of those beers. I settled for a was out of luck. It is surely a place worth checkI find that restrooms are a good World Weekly News above the attempted to finish them. Budweiser. ing out if you are in to sports The bar was covered with signs indicator for what a bar is like. urinals. Whatever, that tells you As I sit in my gluttonous misery, talk or provocative conversation. saying interesting, cheesy pick-up You can gain valuable informa- about the people, I don't know. I receive the bill. Twenty bucks Maybe even if you just need to lines, but I could not help but read tion on people that frequent Although, the story about the land isn't too bad three appetizers and kill some time. It's even nonall of them. My favorite was, "I the place just by observing the walking shark that attacks people two pitchers of beer (Wednesday threatening enough to bring the lost my puppy. Can you help me bathroom. Take for example the was kind of funny. As far as bath- happy hour prices). Their prices family. However, I couldn't get find him? I think he went into a time I stumbled into a gay bar. I rooms go, this one was clean and are good if you come at the right over the feeling of its carefully wouldn't have had any idea until generally boring. cheap motel room." time. They also host events such constructed image of what I I noticed the two guys embracing Back at the bar, my food as Karaoke on Thursday and would simply describe as a Chuck The bartender informed me of the happy hour appetizer spe- in a condom ad above the urinal I arrived. It is good. The chicken Friday nights (sure to breed a E. Cheese for adults. ByCHADSPINKS Pride StaffWriter � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 budget enrollment Fires library building spring 2004 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/a2d0bfe3f016cf1a0b088ff072a26f9b.pdf 8d5e46300b5c1fc76a80a34f1b86f9e8 PDF Text Text Haynes is ready to tackle CSUSM's pressing issues VOL.XI NÓ.16 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 ,2004 www.csusm.edu4>ride CSU ChanceUor: budget is "not a pretty picture" By KYLE OTTO Pride StaffWriter In a teleconference last Wednesday, California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed discussed Gov. S chwarzenegger's proposed 2004-05 budget CSU Chancelor cuts, which may Charles B. Reed result in student fee increases, enrollment reductions, and elimination of EOP and other outreach programs. The Governor's new proposal provides for a $240 million net cut for the CSU system. On top of the current year, this will result in a $568 million, or approximately 20 percent, budget reduction, Chancellor Reed said. In a Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday, the Chancellor announced "an evolving tentative plan," which he summarized by saying, "Because cuts over two to three years are so big, we can no longer continue to serve as many See CHANCELLOR, page 3 Karen S . Haynes ByHT JZABETH BALDWIN Pride StaffWriter By mid-day Monday, Karen S. Haynes' office was packed f ull with bouquets of purple carnations and welcome balloons from the campus community. She mentions how wonderful the flowers are, but she is looking forward to decorating the office with her personal items. For the immediate future, President Karen S. Haynes is planning to take her time and thoroughly investigate CSUSM's most pressing issues. "What I want to do is take enough time to hear from different constitute groups about what the See CSUSM PRESIDENT, page 2 ASI hosts welcome BBQ Photo by Sarah Carlin/77je Pride Celia Martinez signs in as she entered the EOP office in Craven Hall Martinez is one of 500 students in jeopary of losing important funding. EOP in limbo By TOM PFINGSTEN Pride StaffWriter Adding ceremony to one of the more pleasant changes occurring at CSUSM, Associated Students, Inc. hosted a welcome lunch for incoming President Karen S. Haynes Monday in the commons area under the clock tower. Haynes will inherit with her new position much of the turmoil that budget problems have forced on administrators of California's higher educaStudents gather next to Founder's Plaza to welcome the new president. Photo by Nicole Sullivan/77**? Pride tion network. Drawn by the promise of free barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs, over a hundred students sat on the steps or stood in line for food while Haynes delivered her inaugural speech. "You are the reason for this university's existence," she told the crowd beforefieldingquestions and comments pertaining to her office. The barbecue marked the second in two weeks for ASI, which receives an allotment of money each semester from student fees. ASI Vice President of External Affairs Erik Roper called Haynes' speech "a good start," "I thought it was very encouraging," said Roper. "On her first 'real day' on campus, she chose to make the event student-focused." NEW®I ByDAVEWERTH& ERICMERCADO Pride StaffWritets Budget cuts are likely to impact CSUSM once again as Governor Schwarzenegger suggestsr removing the Educational Opportunity Program from California State University campuses. The EOP has been a part of the CSU for almost 35 years, and has been providing the opportunity for low income, first generation, and underrepresented students to complete a higher level of education. Providing free counseling, academic workshops, supplemental instruction, financial grants, and many other student services, the EOP serves almost 500 students on the CSUSM campus. The people here are great, I have received help financially, and the counselors here are very supportive in our achievement and success, said Janet Perez, a first generation college student. Perez is one of 497 students at CSUSM who are now receiving help from the Equal Opportunity Program (EOP). The governor's proposed cuts will eliminate $36 million dollars from the CSU budget across 23 campuses and impact thousands of students, many of whom may only have one or two semesters of schooling left. CSUSM receives approximately $500,000 annually to keep this program running. The governor's proposed budget would cut about $74 million dollars from the CSU and $52 million from student outreach programs in 2004-2005, leaving the EOP, with an entire budget of $37 million, completely gone. The results of the EOP program at CSUSM have been remarkable, financially and academically. Out of the 309 EOP grants offered, all were awarded. In addition, EOP first-year student retention rates range from the 90 percentile, while regulatory CSUSM-admitted first-time freshman only hit a 70.5 percent retention rate. The program not only assists EOP students financially, but it also provides personal and academic counselors. Students like Janet Perez may use the retention center, which provides a mini computer lab, f ree printing for its students and lent-out laptops for students Proposition 56 would modify budget process By KEVIN BRABEC Pride StaffWriter Proposition 56 is on the March 2004 ballot in order to change the requirements of the California budget-making process by modifying the^ state constitution. The areas iiivolved are the state's budget and budget-related taxes. If passed, the proposition would decrease the . current two-thirds (67 percent) approval requirement to 55 percent approval f rom both houses of the legislation. In other words, it would take fewer votes on the proposed budget plan to get it passed on to the next level. California is one of three states — the others being Rhode Island and Arkansas — that have a two-thirds requirement in place. Currently, if both houses of the legislature approve the proposed budget by two-thirds or mòre, the plan is then forwarded on to the governor for his approval. At that point it is up to the governor to either approve it, thus putting it in to affect, or to require changes and resubmission at a later date. The governor has to sign a budget for it to be put into affect, giving him the ultimate say on the proposed budget. This leads into one of the proposition's changes. A FEsitt/RJEM The Termintor terminates funding Nursing program at CSUSM to start in 2006 page 2 See PROP. 56, page 3 See EOP, page 2 page 4 Starbucks invades CSUSM page 6 & E NOTahotilate with Tad Hamilton pageS �Editorial Staff Staff Writers Editors-tn-Chief Elizabeth Baldwin JonatiianRodiey Design Sc Photo Editor Doug Lasater News Editor Tom Pfingsten Features Editor Sarah Carlin A&E Editor Natalie Bar ha m ChadSpinks Danielle Boldt Kevin Brabec Lydia Crescioni Brett Davis Chelsea Davis Nicole Sullivan Jennifer Jones Erie Mercado Roger Naranjo Kiraberly Oliver CSUSM to launch Nursing program By KIMBERLY SCHLATTER Pride StaffWrter With the rapid decrease in the number of nurses in San Diego County, Palomar Pomerado Healthcare has donated $150,000 to assist Cai State San Marcos with the development of the new nursing program. Tri-City Distribution Medical center has also been a Adrian Cundiff strong supporter in jumpstartAdviser ing the project. The funds and Jenifer Woodring Danika Quinones support from both health care providers as well as a $350,000 David Werth Laura Whitaker Federal Appropriation bill that Karen Graham was passed on January 22 will Tilomas Pfingsten be used as seed money to establish the new nursing program. Ashley Renzy Health care providers hope that Eileen Roque this new program will be a turnLoriann Samano around for the nursing shortage Joshua Sandoval in San Diego County. Allison Salisbury The program, which is still Zelynda Smith a work in progress, is expected to be in full operation by 2006. It will be located on the second floor of the Ambulatory Care Center located across Twin Oaks Valley Road from Cal State San Marcos. The University expects to enroll approximately 64 students the first year in operation. The following year, enrollment should increase to 190 students. Within a few years, the university plans to enroll more 280 students every academic year. The Nursing program hopes to be training students in a variety of specialty areas. After it is in f ull progress the University hopes to open a fourth college at CSUSM, which will emphasize health and human services. In addition to the BSN degree the nursing program plans to Photo by Tom Pfingsten/77*e Pride The Nursing program will be located off-campus in the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center provide, it will also offer "Nursing Refreshers" for people that have left or taken a break from nursing, giving them an opportunity to sharpen their skills. The refreshers will be provided through the Extended Studies program. 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Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. when they need them. "Our goal at EOP is to support our students in any way we can, said Lorena Meza, Director of Student Support Services and the Educational Opportunity Program. We thrive on long term student success through university access providing academic advising and educational counseling, and offering academic support. That's why so many of our students are successful." Meza, who is a product of the EOP herself, shared some insight on the cuts that may occur as early as June of this year. "The keystones of the CSU were access and affordability, and now they are targeting the neediest programs. People often wonder why these students are getting free photocopies, personalized counseling, mid-semester evaluations and grants, but they don't realize that many of these students barely have any food to eat at home." Photo by Sarah Csrim/The Pride The EOP, which does not target specific ethnicities, age groups, or gender groups, solely bases the student's eligibility on total annual income. A student living as an independent who makes no more than $9,900 annually would be eligible for these services and grants from the EOP. The grants range from $400-$1000, and help the students buy books, bus passes, and other necessities. CSUSM President Cài State San M ajóos 333 Ttotin O aks Valfey Road S an Marcos, CAf92096>Mm IÜ99 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E -mail: p ride@esusm.edu U COME GROW WITH US! You can grow along with Southern Living at Home®, the fastest growing party plan in the history of direct sales. Call today! (760)415-9496. N W HIRING O SPORTS MINDED is now hiring 15-20 enthusiastic students, $17.50/hr,flexiblepart tae/M time hours, close to campus, call Top Gun Promotions (760) 736-4095 from page 1 H aynes t alks w ith s tudents a fter h er i naugural s peech M onday. issues are. I'm going to do a lot of reading, listening, talking to people and then determine what really are the most timesensitive and critical issues," said President Haynes. President Haynes explained that she does not have an accessibility policy toward students but she does not define accessibility as face-to-face conversation. "Accessibility for students is being included in decisional Currently, the cuts are on hold until May 13. The May revision of the governor's budget will determine if the $37 million dollars will be cut from EOP programs, including other cuts affecting all CSU students. Everybody associated with EOP, students and faculty, are on our heels right now, said Meza. Not until May will we really know where the money is going to go. Jeanette Espinosa, front desk student assistant for EOP; assissts Steven Tran, junior, business administration finance in the EOP office in Craven Hall. Photo by Nicole Sullivan/77ze Pride The Pride who want to enter the nursing profession once again. Paige Jennings, spokesperson for the university, says, "The faculty is very excited for this new nursing program." With the help of many healthcare supporters, Cal State San Marcos is hoping to put an end to the need for health professionals locally and nationally. processes whether it's thru an academic administrator, or electronic media, or print media, as well as face-to-face." "In six months I hope students can look back and say, yes, the president was accessible because we were included in decisional sessions, we were included in information loops, and we were included thru newspapers," said President Haynes. GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONS!! Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.paidonlinesurveys.com Bilingual Internet Analyst —Part Time " —Very Good Shifts —Good Bonus Incentives St. Bernard Software is looking for individuals who are seeking i The position offersfrom20-25 hrs/week (DOE), Solid Internet experience is required, as you will be tasked with viewing and categorizing web sites forouriPrism Web Filtering product For more details, please visit our website at www.stbernard.com, or contact our recruiter at (858) 524-2074 �CHANCELLOR from page 1 students as we have been." The Chancellor proposed to the Board a 5 percent, or approximately 20,000-student, enrollment reduction plan uniformly among all 23 CSU campuses. Enrollment reductions must be "immediately implemented," explained the Chancellor, "Because the application period ended at the end of November. Students are waiting to hear about being admitted to CSU." About 2 percent of the 5 percent reduction will be able to attend a community college in order to complete 60 hours of lower GE requirements. Upon completion of an AA degree, "we would guarantee them that they could get into a CSU," stated Chancellor Reed. He further explained that this proposed measure would save the CSU system approximately $100 million. The Governor's Office made four recommendations in lieu of the proposed budget cuts: First, the new budget set the following fee structure: a 10 percent fee increase for undergraduate students, 40 percent for graduate students, and a 20 percent increase for non-residents, on top of other fees. Chancellor Reed expressed agreement with the Governor's policy recommendations for "a more stable fee policy." "He has recommended a cap on fees based upon personal income growth," said Chancellor Reed. Second, the Governor recommended CSU schools redirect 10 percent, or 4,000 first-time freshmen to community colleges. Criteria have not yet been established for "some fair and equitable basis" for determining which freshmen would be affected, the Chancellor admitted, although he affirmed, "we're going to really look hard about how we can do that." Third, Chancellor Reed expressed support for the Governor's proposed "Excess .Credit Hour Policy," according to which students taking more than 10 percent above their required units for graduation would be charged " full price." As a result, students who now pay about 20 percent of the cost for education, or about $2,000, would pay about $10,000 in tuition. The Chancellor noted, "We can work on that. We think the policy ought to be about fif- teen percent. Academic advising, course offerings need to be a lot clearer. Maybe we would only allow students to change their major once." Fourth, the Governor recommended eliminating EOP (Education Opportunity Program) and outreach programs, with which the Chancellor summarily disagreed, stating that, "We can prove that students that participated in EOP programs graduate at about a thirty percent rate better than students that don't." He responded to the proposal by saying, "We think we can do something creative and keep our EOP programs, rather than just wipe them out. We would rather reduce our enrollment than do away with our EOP outreach programs." Chancellor Reed invited students, faculty, staff, and presidents to come to the Chancellor's Office in February to a planned Budget Summit to work on some of the proposed ideas. Chancellor Reed called the budget "not a pretty picture," and expressed concern that if the proposed $15 billion bond on the March 2 ballot fails, "I'm afraid we're back at ground zero, and the potential for cutting the University goes up tremendously " Proposition 55, an initiative on the upcoming March ballot that could "get California out of the hole," will be paid back over 7 to 8 years, and will give $12.2 billion to public schools, community colleges, as well as the CSU and UC systems for new building construction, with the CSU share being approximately $770 million, explained Chancellor Reed. The Chancellor expressed hope that students would support Prop. 55, urging them that, "It is very important that all of our students know how important this is." In a last agenda item apart from, but closely related to the budget, Chancellor Reed emphasized the need to publicize information concerning Cal Grant programs. "California is fortunate that we have a very good financial aid program. Many of our students qualify for Cal Grants, but many of our students don't know the deadline to apply." He compelled students to acquire Cal Grant forms at the Financial Aid Office, to have them completed and post-marked before the March 2 deadline. "Tens of thousands of our students are eligible for Cal Grants," he stated, who will miss their opportunity if the deadline expires. PROP. 56 from page 1 It is now required that a budget H I be accepted by the June deadline. H i In recent years, however, this H deadline has not been met. Propo- H j sition 56 would penalize lawmakH ers for untimely completion. If H j passed, it would withhold legislaB tors' and even the governor's salaH ries for each day that the budget is H past due. The state budget is comprised | P of taxpayer dollars as well as other f unds, and is developed every year I in order to determine where this | | money should go. The areas of the § budget include, but are not limited to, public education, public safety, as well as other state-funded programs. For example, in education the budget determines how much is spent on teachers, facilities, and supplies. In public safety, it determines how many firefighters and police officers there are in a given area. One part ofthe proposal requires a reserve of a minimum of 25 percent of the f und to be put aside for emergencies and other shortages. This area is comprised from the excess funds that are not spent | elsewhere and can reach over the J 25 percent minimum if the legislature and the governor choose ^ to do so. In addition, Proposition i 56 requires that a summary of the K j annual budget be put in the voters' • pamphlets for voters to see where • the funds are going and what they H are to be used for. f of Cal State San Marcos students on average, consume alcoholic drinks per week. l ^HPfCtellioia the Spring 2002 CORE survey of 585 student respondents S ponsored b y t h e Cal S tate San Marcos SalurtaRcai A busa Agvfaoty C«tiiicil j O ne D rink | % 2 m B ««r o r " 4 , 5 0 1 of W ine o r Sfox l i q u o r ^mrntmmmwmmm^ || �University Voice: What do you think about the primary? By TOR FREED Pride StaffWriter It seems the red planet is much more familiar and probably a whole lot more exciting than democratic candidates facing each other to see who will get the nomination and the arduous task of facing George Bush in the upcoming presidential elections. For those who missed it, Howard Dean has been the democratic front-runner on his anti-war, anti-Bush campaign but his angry tirades have left many democrats doubting his ability to lead the country. This became apparent when presidential hopeful John Kerry won the caucas in Iowa and New Hampshire despite endorsements for Dean by former vice-president A1 Gore and other influential democrats. Even more amazing is that Kerry's political campaign was close to having the last nail in the coffin before this stunning turnaround. This is hugely important for democrats because Kerry, former Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, has a chance against Bush and those wanting a strong military. Vbters on the fence cannot overlook this. The Pride ventured out among the students to see what they felt about this new turn of events. Gary Taylor, senior and former veteran seemed like a good start. Taylor is president of the CSUSM veterans association and describes himself as a former 'train fighter' after falling into a train in Bosnia that rendered his left arm disabled and missing part of his left leg. An ambitious man taking eighteen units and continuing on to law school, Taylor was bound to have an opinion about the latest events. "I haven't had time to pay attention because I carry eighteen units," said Taylor. "I was leaning towards Wesley Clark until he compared Bush with a two-bit dictator, not very professional for a general." Taylor doubts very seriously if he will consider voting for a democrat. Melissa Thompson, senior, has not been paying close attention. She was busy doing some sort of advanced math when The Pride posed the question. Thompson said, "Howard Dean's rampage strengthens Bush's chances for re-election." A trip to the T.K.E. pledge stand might have been a bad idea considering that when I asked about the democratic turn of events the response was, "Dude, I 've been sleeping all day, why don't you ask one of those guys?" I asked one of those guys, and he said he had no clue and what was going on with that. Amy Weaver, junior^ said she understood the implications, and if a democratic hopeful could inject some much needed money into the education system. Photo by Tor Freed/The Pride G ary Taylor "No, I was not aware (of Kerry's win) of that," Weaver said. "I try not to watch the news, the local news. I try to watch C.N.N but I haven't had time since school started." When asked if a democratic president could help the budget crisis looming at CSU universities Weaver said, "I think the democrats and the republicans agree on a lot of the same things. The platform issues. And unfortunately, education is going to suffer. Even Bush is for education, his wife is a teacher." Ashley Stuart, sophomore, was the only person I interviewed who knew about Kerry's win, but she was not happy with the process. "What really drives me crazy is all the finger pointing. (Candidates) don't really seem to care about people," said Stuart. "And the ads, they drive me crazy too, it's all Hollywood." Stuart also said that neither party is going to help reverse the downward trend in spending on education. "I really don't see any big change with regards to party." "I don't pay attention to that stuff until they're here in California," said junior, Stephanie Allen. "I won't know everything, but I 'll know a little." P hot» by Chad Spinks/r/ze Pride Students wait for free burgers provided by ASI Wednesday. T he luncheon promoted awarness of proposed budget cuts and the funding to be cut from outreach programs. ASI terminates hunger while Schwarzenegger terminates funding Events like these give students the "Anger can be fueled to make you opportunity to speak out on issues politically motivated," Roper said that they feel are important. Some as he provoked the growing audistudents expressed concern about ence to speak out about the situathe dangers of an apathetic student tion. dents caught the smell of grilled Most students sat back absorbing, population. burgers across campus and drifted, "People just sit on their ass and do the information and/or enjoying a as if hanging by their noses, to an nothing about it," said senior, Brett aroma that eventually brought them burger. A few students were comNiebergall. "I don't think they (stupelled to say something. Aaron to the clock tower. Students found dents) are as politically involved as Hudson, a student from the audithemselves in a gathering crowd other campuses. It seems odd to me ence came forward and made a waiting in line for free food. An that more people wouldn't want to alluring offer for starving students. statement about the importance speak-out." of voting. Talking with him afterWhile waiting in line, those who happened to listen might have heard wards, he said, "It's a civic respon- Among the students waiting iii line, some expressed curiosity to what VP of External Affairs, Erik Roper, sibility. People tend to do a lot of was going on, while others seemed complaining, but you've got no inform students that even though completely oblivious that there was right to complain if you don't vote the food was free, Schwarzeneganything happening, except a free or try to do something about it." ger's proposed budget cuts are lunch. "We need to make a movement threatening to make them pay. among students to vote," said grad- I talked to junior, Jeffrey Santos, ASI sponsored the Who's Got the listening to Roper speak as he uate student, Maricela Ramirez, . Power Lunch, last Wednesday, to waited in line. "I definitely like the "we are the ones in control of urge students to become aware of free food, that's what brought me what's going to happen." the impact that budget cuts will here," Santos said. The proposed cuts will total $240 have on the CSU system. Santos, who is registered to vote Erik Roper talked about issues million from the CSU system and and will be voting in March, said regarding Gov. Schwarzenegger's entirely cut the outreach and EOP proposed "budget cuts to the CSU programs, threatening the status of that he hasn't done a lot of research system, which include cutting EOP/ students who receive aid. On top of on the issues, but was encouraged outreach programs completely. budget cuts, fees would increase 10 by the event to do so. "You always Roper urged students to sign petihave to validate or invalidate what percent for undergrads, 20 percent tions and contact elected officials to for non-resident students, and 4 0 people say," he said. "Especially in voice their concerns. a public forum." percent f or graduate students. B y C HAD SPINKS Pride Staff Writer Stu- SEXY, SULTRY SUNTAN ^TAM 630 Nordahl Road, Suite J San Marcos, CA Super Clean Hewto San Marcos firanil [Across from new Wal-Mart] «••«•••«« 08014890250 0P81ÌM1 S UN D IEGflNS F IRST C H P i C l I N T ANNING r 7 T ANS J UST $ 7 H F R I I M Y S T I C T A N 1 (few, loeal clients wRh ID h U NLIMITED T A N S ^ M S T $25 ms^mmmiMê See store for details Wnsteresem coupon WHIN YOU BUY ONE AT REGULAR PRICE Bret Tin« Mystic users Must present gemma 2 0 % OFF A MY PACKAGE Gaod for all customers Hmmn$*mt*mm �Where Ihe library got its name Photo by L aura W hitaker/f/ie Pride The VPA auditorium seats 150 people and hosts Arts and Lecture series events, such as dance. Dance program global and growing By LAURA WHITAKER Pride Staff Writer Professor Karen Schaffman brings not only what she calls her post-modern approach to dance to the campus, but a very global awareness of dance. Much to my surprise (and delight) there is more going on in the CSUSM Dance Program than I thought. A small but strong division of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, the Dance Program was originally taught off-campus at the Escondido Center for The Arts by adjunct faculty. In the last few years, however, Professor Schaffman arrived, bringing the classes on campus, and giving the program a whole new spin. Schaffman teaches several classes, including Global Modern Dance, which focuses on world dance forms. "The dance program is very interdisciplinary right now," Schaffman said. " I'm very interested in mixing dance with video and sampled music." She also facilitates a modern dance class in contemporary technique, and a choreography workshop which run back to back on Monday and Wednesday for those interested in movement classes. In addition to this, there is a new Dance 10Í class based on dance appreciation, and a class that crosses with women's studies called Women in Performance Choreography. In fact, there are some new classes in the works, including a history of modern and postmodern dance, and a course on dance and new media. Schaffinan is currently working collaboratively with Kristine Diekman, Tony Allard, and William Bradbury on such multimedia based endeavors. In the past few years, the dance program has hosted numerous performances and artist residencies for companies such as Urban Bush Women, Korean National University of the Arts, as well as African, Filipino, and local performance styles. In regard to campus-wide dance activities go, Laurence Bolotin, the ASI coordinator of student programs and services, has helped put together free fitness and leisure courses in the Clarke Field House. Among these are included a Belly Dancing and an African Dance class. ASI is also forming a iiip-hop group called Jam Control. As far as the future of the dance program, "It looks to expanding dance by bringing it into other disciplines," said Schaffinan. This fall there will even be a minor in dance available for interested students. "The future for dance at San Marcos is growing," Schaffinan said. "Come take a class." b uy the Pi buv the Pi Y ou buy one pitcher, and we'll buy you a m edium cheese .pizza! Photo by Sarah CsatinJThe Pride B y L ORIANN S AMANO Pride Staff Writer Now that Cal State University San Marcos has this big beautiful brand new library, you could be wondering why the building is named after a cereal company. Well it's true. William Keith Kellogg II, who grew up learning the family business in a cereal factory, and Janet "Jean" Kellogg, both are who our library is named after. William Keith Kellogg II learned the family business from his grandfather Kellogg in Battle Creek, Michigan. Now, William Keith and Janet "Jean" Kellogg are well known for their long history of philanthropy with many institutions. Senior Kellogg started the W. K. Kellogg Foundation in the 1930's. He donated a major portion of his fortune, including donating his 800-acre ranch in Pomona, his herd of registered Arabian horses and $600,000 to the University of California; which would establish the ranch site for Cal Poly Pomona. The naming processes of CSU buildings works, in that, the names are approved by the Cal State University Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the campus. The trustees consider the donor and her pr his background, the donor's history or relationship with the campus and the amount of the donation. The amount must be substantial and in relation the Kellogg's have asked to keep it private. We can tell you that the donation was in the seven figures range. The Kellogg's have been long time supporters of CSUSM since 1997. One of their first gifts to the CSUSM campus helped complete preliminary planning so that the library project was moved up on the CSU priority list, and resulted in the building being completed several years before the original planned date. The Kellogg's did not just give their money but encouraged others to donate as well. This strategy is used in a manner that when, for example, $1 is given, the match doubles the gift to $2. Jtre Vou getting Married? Congratulations! I can help you get w hat y our h eart desires a t your bridal shower» Forget a bout registering f or toasters - you can register f or beautiful wrought i ron home accessories, romantic place settings, a nd much more. 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Basically he's kicking the ladder out from those who depend on it. A group of college students, namely in the UC system, is suing the Governor. They found a law saying the tax can only be lowered if there is enough money in the California's fund to cover existing programs, like Cal State's EOP. Cindy Gutierrez, a student enrolled in EOP, said she could have gone to college without the outreach, but it's hard to say. She started in AVID while younger, and then got into college programs. One point she made clear though — not all students at CSUSM would be here now without the outreach programs. EOP helps those students stay in v school when they get here. Some in the nation say that the EOP and outreach programs are a waste of money — taxpayer money. The Citizens Against Gov- $110 million for the next year-and-a-half. California's budget is obviously an issue. But in a state where the median home costs $430,000 dollars, why can't Californians give the $110 million to support the EOP and outreach programs in both the CSU and the UC systems. They can, and that's the burden of EOP. The Starbucks invasion I By CLAUDESAYF Pride StaffWriter MAR*»!? Christina Sanchez-Weston Partying or studying ever cause you pain when trying to wake up after a long night of doing either? Weli one well known way of surviving long lecture classes is some coffee. Whether you like just plain old coffee with crème and sugar from 7-11 or a double whipped, fat free, extra hot, grande, carmel mocciatto from Starbucks , a coffee shop is a wonderful sight to your tired eyes. But if you ask me enough is enough. You can now find a Starbucks on every street corner in every major city in the United States. I also heard through the grape STUDENT BIER NUTS ernment Waste issued a report stating that the outreach and EOP programs are higher education marketing ploys that have no purpose. What they're not mentioning is the market that higher education is soliciting to. That's the point — reaching students that normally wouldn't make it into college. If we look at California's general fund, then it seems like a small portion to keep the outreach programs in California running — only B y: C had S pinks ^ Y Doctor t*>M> T WAT N Y gAD / tlTlTUDE" ¿ R W 5 /V U>T oÇ N e ^ T î V ^ £N WHICH CW M TKACT T W ^KßHi* KWD OP t > F o T > L E A N t ) WT rtF I K / W H P U L SlTV/VriONS vine that there is one opening up in the temples of Nepal. Starbucks has invaded the United States faster than Juan Valdez can say no bueno. And now we've allowed it to invade our campus. Their overpriced coffee is about to put the little refreshment cart in front of Academic Hall out of business — the epitome of the corporate giant swallowing up the little mom and pop stores. But it seems the trend is here to say. Starbucks seems to be a very profitable company to invest in. How do I know? Well maybe the fact that not only is there one on campus but there is another one about a quarter mile down the road in the Ralph's shopping center tells me. I also know of a few other spots in San Diego where Starbucks shops are within a quarter mile of each other. How much more trendy can it get? It will be scary when property values go up due to a Starbucks being built in a neighborhood. But at the rate Starbucks is going, I wouldn't totally dismiss the idea. Starbucks is a billion dollar company and I don't think the removal of the one on campus will break the company. I do know that it would probably save the livelihood of the person who owns the little cart in front of Academic Hall if we remove the Starbucks. It would help us students a lot more to put a store like a Costco for books. Cheaper books store not overpriced coffee. �CSUSM Calendar ByMKHAELDOLAN Pride Ombudsman Feb 3-10 Last week's edition of The Pride was g ood However, I fear that the goodness o f that issue might have been missed since I still have not received any. feedback this semester. Not one word of praise or the more popular criticism of The Pride, that is often astute and helpful, has come my way in the first couple of weeks» I am adamant about wanting reader feedback since that is what the ombudsman is here to manage: the focus of my column is to facilitate your thoughts into constructive improvements of both the quality and the content of The Pride. I know there are many of you out there who have strong opinions about The Pride. If you need some ideas for responses, I could think of a couple of prompts. One question I think should be asked of The Pride is why is it that The Pride has not conducted an interview with our university's new president, Karen Haynes, yet this semester? A new president greatly affects our campus and the absence of an interview with her in the first two issues is enough to spatk some criticism, I think. I feel Chancellor Reed's article about the proposed budget for the CSU and the consequences of that budget is enough to spark some inquiries as well. The impending budget cuts stand to reduce the availability of classes and increase fees into the future. H ie Pride will be covering stories concerning the budget calamity throughout the semester. Let me know if there is a particular aspect of program being cut or an inconvenience that needs to be addressed and it will be considered. The above ideas are just two of many more that are out there. E-mail m e with your thoughts on what The Pride is doing right and where it is lacking. My e-mail is dolan005@csusm.edu Corrections for VOL. X I N O* 1 5 In the article "Broken water valve causes fire in Academic H all/' the reference to a valve as the cause of the incident is not accurate. A seam between the pipes caused the leak, not a valve. . .' ' In paragraph four of that same article, the description of"miles of water and electrical valves" should be "miles of water pipes and electrical conduit.'* H ie Pride apologizes for these errors. Tuesday 11:30am-l :30 pm - Living Large in the Lounge: pizza, karaoke and sodas in the student lounge 6:30pm- Dance and Music of IndiaSuman Keshav Nayak will perform in ARTS 11 6:00pm-9:00pm -Alpha Kappa Psi rush event at Tony Romas Restaurant for info go to www.csusm.edu/akpsi or email lrvasquez@excite.com or prove003@csusm.edu 7:00pm - Alpha Chi Omega "Celebrity" night at the Dome for info contact Tasha Hipp at 651-6188 Thursday ll:00am-12:50 pm -Chad Mooney is in the Executive's Chair in ACD 102 12:00pm- PAN presents The Wheels of Justice Tour at the clocktower 1:45pm- Alpha Chi Omega Valentines for Kids in the Dome for info contact Tasha Hipp at 651-6188 3:00pm-4:30pm - International Club Coffee Hour in Commons 206 Friday 12:00pm-2:00 pm - Black History Month Step Show at the Dome Plaza you p 4:00pm-10:00pm- Alpha Kappa Psi BBQ h ave UNTIL a p r i l RiDO and volleyball at the CSUSM Field House 02004 SUS S TUDENT H EALTH S ERVICES for info contact Jessica Franco: franc023@csusm.edu or call (760) 716-9227 Monday Cal State San Marcos Visit US Ot f St fNX wwwxsusm.edu/shs mi / s nm Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:45pm Except Tuesday & Wednesday 6:00am»5:46pm 6:00 pm -8:30 pm -Literature & Writing Studies Department Career Options Workshop for info contact Kathryn Evans atevans035@csusm.edu Register in the Field House for ASI Adventure Center Activities Intramural Flag Football in the Field House sign-up by Feb 11 Bowling at Eagle Lanes sign up by Feb 18 Ultimate Frisbee sign up by March 1 Submit your event schedule to The Pride at pride@csusm.edu, in the title type "Calendar of Events." All event submissions must be received by Friday before 2:00pm A v a i l a b l e t o a ll C S U S M s t u d e n t s ! C& State $a& Marcos Aft a student at CSUSM, you Have access to medical care at the Student Health S e r v i c e s clinic located in the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center on Craven and U ^n Oaks Valley Road. Visits with a doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner or health e d u c a t o r are absolutely F R E E with an appointment. the week prior to publication. Publication is every Tuesday. COftttSi or Ct VX á TW!« M » V UY MM» fA I A8 m THt SAN M K O ¿»»«UttOKY « I «IMTi* AC« M« �Photo by Sarah Carlin/77ze Pride San Marcos native creates versatile bar and grill Hot spot to offer food, Jim, and proximity to campus By M O M J E VELARDE Pride StaffWriter The owners of The Blvd Bar and Grill, a new restaurant/club on San Marcos Blvd in San Marcos, hope that it will be the place where college students find their hangout. A San Marcos native, co-owner Jason Simmons wants the Blvd to be a versatile establishment where the entire community can feel at home. "We kind of look at this place as San Marcos's palate, and let the customers and the clientele and the community paint the picture." In shaping a place which appeals to all facets of the community, the owners have kept the college students in mind. The Blvd brings an urban, beach-style atmosphere to inland San Marcos, giving local college students a fresh, modern venue to call their own. The spacious, newly finished dining room with a large stage and dance floor, offers sleek, black booths and a full bar. The walls, Photo by Melissa Rodriguez/77re Pride Bartenders Troy Payton, Aaron Mock (above left) and Shawn Cameron (above) show off their skills behind the bar. although freshly painted, have an aged, Spanish look about them. There is also a ten foot projection screen. The Blvd's outdoor patio area takes inspiration from the beach, with its two lava rock fire pits and a glass waterfall that lights up at night. There is an outside bar as well. There is also a room known as the "Dragon Lounge," because it used to be a Chinese restaurant. Offsetfromthe main dining room, the Dragon Lounge is smaller with a full bar, plasma screen TVs, red light fixtures, and carved doors. Realizing the diversity within the college community itself, the Blvd will offer a variety of options for students. "Most of the college students in this area have very limited choices," Simmons states, "so we're trying to provide as many choices as possible within our own venue." The Blvd will feature different music throughout the week including punk rock, reggae, hip hop, jazz, and acoustic bands. The menu is reasonably priced and provides variety as well, with an extensive selection of appetizers— ranging from corn dogs to coconut shrimp—salads, pastas, and half pound burgers. Simmons adds that initial conversations between the Blvd and CSUSM have begun, hoping to create a community between the Blvd and the college. Sometime in the spring, he wishes to host festivals in the dorm's quad. Simmons has also initiated discussion with the art department on campus. The Blvd was fully opened for business Saturday, January '31, and Simmons looks forward to seeing how the community will respond to the Blvd in the weeks to come. "We don't know exactly what we're going to end up with in three months or three years, or whatever it is, but the market and community will kind of dictate to us what they want to see happening here." Simmons and the other owners hope to eventually expand the Blvd to San Diego and Orange County. 'A date w9ith Tad Hamilton a tad bit predictable By ZELYNDA SMITH Pride StaffWriter If you haven't already seen "Win A Date With Tad Hamilton," but you've seen other teen aged romantic comedies, you can pretty much understand the concept of this one. Topher Grace, from the hit T.V. series "That 70's Show," plays Pete, a focused and warmhearted supermarket manager in Frasier's Bottom, West Virginia. He suffers from a childhood crush on his co-worker Rosalie (Kate Bosworth) that eventually evolved into much more. Over the years the two remain the best of friends. But when she wins a date with her dream guy, Hollywood heart-throb, Tad Hamilton (Josh Duhamel), things get a bit more interesting. Blinded by his Hollywood image Rosalie fails to see Tad's true colors. Tad becomes convinced that she has more to offer then the big-shot models that he's used to dating. She proves that she can be just as captivating without sacrificing her morals and for the first time Hollywood's leading man falls in love. Meanwhile, Tad and Pete continuously compete for her affection and the question that the movie proposes is inevitably: Do nice guys really finish last? Although the movies plot line was cliché, the writing wasn't terrible. At times I really felt Rosalie's happiness as well as her indecision. Photo courtesy of DreamWorks Pictures Topher Grace and Kate Bosworth play small town grocery store employees that are star struck when a famous actor played by Josh Duhamel c omes to town. Unfortunately there were times when the movie tended to be all too predictable. I caught my mind wandering out of the story and wondering why Rosalie's eyes were two different colors (I'm almost positive that Director, Robert Luketic, didn't want his audience to focus on that), so a twist in the story would have been welcome. The soundtrack was a big help to my enjoyment of this film. It was upbeat and sassy. From Barry White to Jewel, this soundtrack won the movie some major points. Overall, "Win A Date With Tad Hamilton" helps jolt the memory of that first love and all the essential steps that it took to get it. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2003-2004</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The fourteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pride February 3, 2004 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource An interview with new campus president, Karen S. Haynes is on the front page of Vol. 11, No. 16 with dismal budget forecast from Chancellor Charles Reed and the impact of the budget cuts on the Equal Opportunity Program (EOP) . Other news articles cover Proposition 56, the development of the Nursing program and growth of the Dance program, and how Kellogg Library got its name. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 budget Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) library building Nursing spring 2004 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/1c42edfed4de6e07b91abf6d72bff3a0.pdf 49e27ca9ed3da549bc51f06dad5483ba PDF Text Text y HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY iSTATE bUNIWERSITY i SÄNd MeAÊCOS r CSUSM exceeds state recycling quota FEBRUARY 14th FIRST Œ)PY FREE CALiPÖRNIÄ 1 AX INCLUDED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2004 www.csusiuedii4)ride VOL.XI NO. 17 Photo by Nicole Sullivan/77ie Pride Lead Custodian Carl Hanson dumps plastics into a bin Feb. 5 as part of a succesful recycling program a t CSUSM. ByROGERNARANJO Pride StaffWriter Photo Courtesy of Counrad Scouton Conrad Scouton bashes through the lip with explosive force in Los Angeles County. Scouton and his t eamates on t he ASI/CSUSM Dream Team and Cream Team landed themselves a place in t he state championship. The competion starts March and at San Onofre State Beach. ¡§ee 20 21 SURF page 7 Cal Grants offered until March 2 By CLAUDESAYF Pride StaffWriter "You don't have to complete 2003 s income taxes to complete the 2004-2005 FAFSFA form." ? Students in the CSU have a unique opportunity to get free money through the state of California's Cal-Grant system. It is a program that covers financial aid, grants, and loans. It doesn't take much tofindout if students qualify for a Cal-Grant; all that is required is that he or she be a Cal State student and thenfillout a form. The first thing to do is visit - Cynthia Silman, financial aid advisor Craven 4204. Advisors will help and he or she could be looking explain how simple it can be to at free money. FAFSA forms get a Cal-Grant. The only thing can also be completed online to do is fill out a FAFSA form in at fafsa.ed.gov. It doesn't get that office. Students have until any easier than that. Some March 2 to complete this form. people find that they are unable Yes, all students have to do is See MONEY, page 3 fill out the FAFSA by March 2 In accordance with a 1999 mandate, Cal State San Marcos successfully reduced the amount of solid waste it sent to landfills to 50 percent as of last month. In fact, not only did it meet the mandated goal of 50 percent, it exceeded it to a respectable 55 percent. This is no surprise at CSUSM, however, where "The Green Team" has managed a recycling program on campus since 1992. "We feel everybody here on campus is part of the green team," Lead Custodian Carl Hanson said. Signed by Gov. Davis Oct. 10, 1999, the bill AB75 (Strom-Martin) mandated that state facilities such as prisons, See CSUSM QUOTA, page 3 Guatemalan adventures By ASHLEY RENZY Pride StaffWriter As the "ayudante," bus attendants, of the nearest bus scream out in the street: "Nebha, Nebha," "Guate, Guate," it is music to Jule Gomez de Garcia's ears, because she is about to begin her fifth two-week journey back to visit the Mayan Guatemalan Indians. She watches the ayudante throw her "bultos" (travel bags) on top Photo Courtesy of Jule Gomez de Garcia of the old chicken bus beginning Two Ixil women look over notes. These Mayan women are part of \ong eight-hour windy and an ongoing project to record their language; a project t hat takes . / j^ 1' i : CSUSM linguistics professor Garcia de Gomez back to Guatemala treacherous bus ride through the about every six months. rough and dusty terrain of the a very Eek-A-Mouse blows up at the Blvd page 11 BBiil Guatemalan mountain-canyon roads. It is an experience not many have had, sharing an old U.S. elementary school bus seat in the hot, humid climate with two other people, just barely leaving enough room for one-eighteenth of your butt cheek, as you are shoved into an isle filled of about thirty other sweaty, crowded people. Professor Gomez de Garcia, a social linguist here at CSUSM, focuses her studies on the uses of language and literacy. For the last 15 years she has been working with See GUATEMALA, page 6 page 3 By LORIANN SAMANO Pride StaffWriter The recycling program at the University Village Apartments depends on students to care about the environment and lend a hand. According to the Assistant Director for Residence Life Angela Grundy, the UVA is required by law to meet a standard 50 percent recycling rate. That is, at least half of the waste from the University Village Apartments must be recycled. If this standard is not met, the UVA could be fined up to $10,000. Prior to Jan. 20, 2004 there were no recycling bins in the apartments as there are now. Residents had to lug their recyclables to the dumpster on their own, without any bins to remind them to do so. This led to some students dumping their recyclables in with the rest of their trash. This was most likely the reason the UVA did not meet their last standard requirement and decided to place See UVA RECYCLING, page 2 Inside Propositions 55,51 & 58 Primary Elections coming up in March... Take a look at three of the propositions that may effect you. UVA changes recycling program to meet 50% requirement Other News Features Sports page 1 page 2-4 page 5,6 Opinions page 8-10 A&E page 11J2 �Editorial Staff Staff Writers Editors-m-Chief Elizabeth Baldwin Jonathan Rodiey Design & Photo Editor Doug Lasater News Editor Tom Pfingsten Features Editor Sarah Carlin A&E Editor Melissa Rodriguez Ombudsman Mike Dolan Business Manager Danika Quinones Online Editor Kimberly Oliver Distribution Adrian Cundiff Adviser Jenifer Woodring Natalie Barham Chad Spinks Danielle Boldt Kevin Brabec Lydiä Crescioni Brett Davis Chelsea Davis Nicole Sullivan Jennifer Jones Erie Mereado Roger Naranjo Kyle Otto David Werth Laura Whitaker Karen Graham Ashley Renzy Eileen Roque Loriann Samano Joshua Sandoval Allison Sansbury Zeiynda Smith M arkPerrera All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial b oard L etters t o the editors should include a n address, telephone n umber, e-mail and identification. L etters may be edited for g rammar and length. L etters should b e u nder 50® words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm.edu, r ather t han the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year; Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. IGT SjtatemanP arcos e \ i S Mr M al 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-ÖQÖ1 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750*3345 E-mail: pride@esusm.edu ^ e^afiw^jTifefe Ad eHBiaikI^_ads Photo by Nicole Sullivan/77ze Pride Carl Hanson ( above) t urns over some plastic bottles Thursday. recycling, making it almost second nature. These containers dot the campus and Photo by Nicole Sullivan/TTie Pride missing them is almost impossible. "One of the problems we face here on Two of t he new recycling bins in f ront of t he a rts building Feb. 5. T he bins a re campus are new incoming freshmen not placed in an e ffort t o m ake recycling easier for students, faculty and staff. in the culture of recycling," Hanson said. However, "once they get into the routine it's threaten CSUSM, students should be more not so bad." CSUSM QUOTA aware of how we dispose of our trash, A he G T Walden said. "You're not just throwing a are nother problem tused reenhe eam faces from page 1 Styrofoam cups bottle into a can, you're saving resources coffee and fountain drinks.in t dome for nd m W "I would junior colleges and universities reduce solid tao see oney."100alden added, 75 percentlikea Adding to that, the paper cups used by us at percent, but is Starbucks for hot drinks are not recyclable. waste sent to landfills to 50 percent by more realistic target." January 2004. Recyclables are characterized by the The a "It is costing CSUSM an estimated recyclingccessibility aandelldistribution of small triangle symbol with a number in c as cooperation $80,000 dollars a year to dispose of solid on the partontainers, s wn campus is what the symbol on the bottom of plastic cups, of students o waste here on campus," said Facilities has allowed the program to be successful. bottles and other plastics. The Green Team Manager Chuck Walden. "The more pure Clearly marked and color-coded containers welcomes any ideas and/or feedback from the recycling, the more money it makes." allow students to get in the habit of students to enhance the program. As budget cuts and financial constraints UVA RECYCLING from page 1 the recycling bins in each resident's apartment. The recycling program at University Village Apartments works like this: each apartment has one recycling bin. The trash is collected once a week from the UVA, along with which students are responsible to empty their recycling bin. Where the residents empty their trash there is also a place to empty their recyclables, should they choose to. Carly Riley, a* freshman at CSUSM, was asked if she recycled. "Sometimes, depending on when I think about it," Riley said. "Glass, cardboard or big boxes definitely." She also said that they did not have the recycling bins in the apartments before this semester, only bins by the dumpster, so they just threw all their trash and recyclables together. MONEY from page 1 to complete the form because they haven't completed 2003's income taxes. Well Cynthia Silman who is a financial aid advisor said, "You don't have to complete 2003's income taxes to complete the 2004-2005 FAFSA form." Silman added that students could just estimate their income. So sound the horns because free money is possibly just a couple of pages or a couple of clicks away. And while at the Financial Aid Office, students can also check out how easy it is to get scholarships. Good luck and remember the deadline is March 2. ì W Ê M years of cxpericnce, you cart ^ w càiJ^jriâi ï r : e s mtöm:\ ': University credit « Scholarships » Language classes at all levels Mrsasmr f«ranta* i *, À8R0AB CONSORTIUM �By JOHN ROBBINS With the passing of Pride StaffWriter Proposition 55, Cal State San Marcos would receive roughly $9 million toward the renovation of Craven Hall, as well as the furnishing of the college of business. If approved on election day in March, Proposition 55 would allocate $2.3 billion to be used to fund major construction and renovation throughout California's higher educational system. California is experiencing rapid growth as a state, forcing administrators to find ways to accommodate such quick growth. Pressing enrollment growth over the past decade has made it vital to fix old and outdated classrooms, enlarge facilities, and construct new classrooms to meet existing student needs at CSU campuses—as well as California Community Colleges and UC campuses. There is seldom an adequate amount of dollars in the state budget to fund large expansions of the higher education system such as this. School construction is a direct investment in the local economy. Studies show Proposition 55 will produce hundreds of thousands of new jobs and add billions in local economic activities all over California. Funds can only be spent to revamp or construct schools, not on administration. Opposition to Propostion 55 states that Calfornia is already in debt and should not take more on. The bond requires that schools provide 40 percent of the total cost so schools without the funds will miss out. Also, Los Angeles, a city with 12 percent of California's students, would receive 25 percent of the money. —»•inHmii Over the past three years, California state spending has significantly exceeded tax revenues. Proposition 57, the "Economic Recovery Bond Act," to be proposed to voters on the March 2 ballot, initiates a $15 billion bond in order to pay off the state's accumulated general fund deficit as of June 30, 2004. The measure will only pass if voters also approve Proposition 58, the "California Balanced Budget Act." The recovery bond is designed to prevent drastic cuts from education and health care programs, as well as potential dramatic tax increases otherwise likely to cover the current debt. Proponents note that in addition to heading off budget shortages, the bond will consolidate much of the state's debt into one lump sum. Those in opposition to the bond claim that it will cost more than $2,000 per family, and instead suggest that the legislature should be called upon to reign in spending they see as out of control. _ Ultimately funded by the people of California, "The repayment of the bond would result in annual General fund costs equivalent to one-quarter percent of California's sales tax revenues," said the Secretary of State's Legislative Analyst. It would take between 9 and 14 years to pay back the bond. Essentially, this proposition gives the state government a one-shot, large sum of money to be used now, in order to reduce the immediate budget deficit, as opposed to collecting it gradually over time, via annual taxation. By KYLE OTTO Pride StaffWriter h i i ii M i n i m i Gov. Schwarzenegger called Proposition 58 "the never-again spending limit." If only it were that simple. Titled "The California Balanced Budget Act," Proposition 58 includes an arsenal of provisions aimed at achieving a higher level of fiscal responsibility in Sacramento. Proposition 58 would amend California's constitution with changes that would not be subtle. While the governor is currently only required to propose a balanced Budget, Proposition 58 would force him or her to propose and enact a balanced budget. Another budget-related provision under Proposition 58 compels the legislature and governor to act swiftly in times offiscalemergency. Under such circumstances the legislature would have 45 days to complete a bill concerning the emergency. If the deadline were to pass without a bill, work on all other bills would be suspended until the emergency bill was completed and presented to the governor. Appealing to those who own piggy-banks, Proposition 58 would establish the Budget Stabilization Account. 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These products range from the $20 penis pump to the $300 bottle of Virility (one of many "all-natural" male enhancing supplements). To add to the list, there are also penis weights for those interested in the stretching technique and penis muscle exercisers for those guys who work out. For the man looking to increase the beast, these ads seem convenient; however, usage of any of these products may leave him unfulfilled and broke. Dr. Steven Bates of student health services, said that many of the products related to the penis enlargement propaganda have not been medically accepted nor FDA approved. The products claiming to be "all-natural" supplements borrow a mixture of herbs with various functions (Ginseng for stamina, Yohimbe for weight-loss, etc). These companies then stuff the list of herbs into a capsule and tell the consumer that his penis will grow about 30 percent within three to six months. Most of these supplements, however, will give the consumer a 90 day guarantee or refund Photo by Sarah Carlin¡The Pride Penetrating e-mail accounts nationwide, male member enhancement advertisements may leave consumers a little less than satisfied. your money. In other words, by the time he realizes that his penis has not grown an inch, the guarantee has expired, and the company keeps the money. Besides the fact that this market lacks a promising warranty, an herb can react in an individual's body very negatively, especially when mixed with other herbs. "Herbs can be the cause of hypertension, fatigue, and G.I. (gastrointestinal) problems —- like diarrhea (side effects) can be present when mixed with one's metabolism," Bates said. Results vary from person to person. The only certain way to add on inches to a penis is through surgery. That would only be recommended for specific cases, cases that are not cosmetic, but reconstructive. But even surgery is risky, Bates said So what makes us, as a society, so fascinated with size? Sex sells. Media definitely plays an important roll with movies like "Austin Powers," which jokes about a penis pump, and associates Austin Powers as being a huge ladies man. We can also give credit to the adultfilmindustry with all of the publicity that Ron Jeremy gets for his gigantic moneymaker. Sarah Wymer, sophomore, said that unfortunately, yes, size does matter. "Our society's obsession with size probably stems from women who are always supposed to be small with big boobs," Wymer said. "Men are depicted as being big, with a big penis." Wymer said she does not think products on the market are credible according to their advertisements. She said, "I think they are just gimmicks sold to poor guys with low self-esteem." Junior Jason Nichols said, "Bigger is relative to cold weather," and that bigger does not necessarily mean better, especially if the previous guy was bigger. Nichols said, "If you want bigger equipment, lose the beer belly." If you do decide to take the bait on these enhancement ads or even surgery, investigate the risk factors and know your motives. The American Urological Association and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery have surgical remedies for amputated penises, penises damaged by car accidents, animal bites, birth defects and other serious cases. They do have policy statements against cos metic procedures. For more information on this topic or topics on sexual responsibility please visit Student Health Services. Faculty from Student Health Services will be in Founders Plaza to promote sexual responsibility Tuesday, Feb. 10, and Wednesday, Feb. 11, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. They will be selling condom roses and passing out safe sex pamphlets. Looking for romance in cyberspace may not be that weird By CHELSEA GEORGE Pride Staff Writer As February 14 approaches, many single students are probably wondering just whose going to be their Valentine. Some are even turning to alternative methods, such as online dating, to find that special someone. To some, the thought of dating someone met online may send shivers down the spine. Perhaps questions like how could I go on a date with someone I've never met? And what if they're lying about who they really are? might course through your head. Perhaps pictures of some scary psycho murderer hunched over a keyboard goflashingthrough your mind. Or as freshman Kaylan Bland said, "That's creepy." Others mayfindonline dating unnatural. They may miss that spark when eyes connect for the first time; the initial meeting leaving your head spinning for days. "When you meet someone it should just happen," said Elise Battaglia, sophomore. And after all, there isn't a fairytale that reads, "and then prince charming put out a personal ad." There are those who might feel that online dating is for the desperate and the unattractive. It's the only excuse there can The negative outlook was branded in be for notfindingsomeone on your own. my head too, until I heard my first success "The computer takes away 150 pounds," story. said freshman, Tommy Hazelwood. With outlooks such as these, one would "One of my mom's employees met somewonder why someone would ever try to one and they got married," said sophomore find someone online. give it a try myself. After making a new e-mail address on Yahoo just to be safe, I signed on to www.match.com. There is no charge to browse through other people's profiles and make one of your own. I searched for guys within 50 miles of San Marcos between 21 and 28 years old. I ended up with 50 pages of pictures and profiles to sort through. Though the first couple pages were nothing special, I quickly found one guy whose picture made my jaw drop. After yelling at my roommate to come stare at the Abercrombie model wannabe, I decided to read his profile. It just so happened that we have a ton in common, so I put him on my favorites list and continued to search. While skimming through the pages there were no scary creepy people to be found. With only 20 pages down, I decided to call off my search with 5 potential guys on my favorites list. The next step is writing to them, which I'm still too weirded out to do. Thefirst3 days on match.com are free, to sign up after that depends on how many months you want to sign up for. Signing Cartoon by Chad Spinks/7%e Pride up for 6 months costs $10.95 a month, 3 months cost $14.95 a month and 1 month Danielle Anthony. "He lived in Canada and cost $24.95. I think I'll need to hear a few more so she moved there." success stories before I start opening my Becca Schneider, senior, said, "My mom wallet and typing in my credit card digits. and her boyfriend met online." With a brightened outlook, I decided to �University Voice: W hat do you think about W MD's? ByTORFREED Pride StaffWriter While Powers and Gensel's position is not favorable with Once upon a time, not too long democrats, there may be some ago, the three most dreaded letters truth about moving the WMD's in succession was STD, however, The common theory is Syria, in a post 9-11 world, and thanks laughable to some but a little to the Bush administration's war more intriguing when one realon terror, STD has been replaced izes that Iraq had an illegal oil with WMD — weapons of mass pipeline into Syria in which Syria destruction. recieved crude oil for pennies on They are everywhere we are the dollar. We had the opinions of warned. Terrorists want them, the left and the right, we needed Photo Courtesy of Jule Gomez de Garcia certain countries in the Middle a different slant, how about TKE? East have them, and if we're not Dick Schaper, freshman, business The Ixil women present weavings to Prof. Gomez de Garcia and her colleagues. careful, one day soon they'll be major was our guy. Unfortugenerations. The milpas for the or quite accidental," she said. used against us. The hot list nately, like last week, our topic G UATEMALA Ixil are where they live and where One day as she was working of the WMD club? It includes wasn't popular. "Dude, I'm not they grow their food for suste- hard to enter the new vocabuNorth Korea, Iran, Syria, and the one to ask on that." One day f r o m p a g e 1 nance. These women realized that lary into her lap top, an Apache Libya. What about Iraq? Didn't soon, we're going to pick a topic they have them? We thought so, where they will be the one to ask a small research group, including they could not survive individu- woman by the name of Matilda sat heck, everyone 'thought' so, but on that. a graduate from the University of ally so they formed a women's and watched. After one particular no one else was ready to invade Like the polar opposite New Mexico, Dr. Axlerod, and "Mujeres de la Paz" cooperative. word had been entered into the besides the U.S. tofindout. This responses, this is a topic that another graduate from the Univer- In this cooperative the Ixil women computer Matilda looked at it and past week, numerous experts have splits the country in two, there sity of Texas, who just so happens could learn to weave traditional then turned to her sister sitting all come out and stated that there are no centrists here. Usually, to be her daughter Maria. Their patterns that they never had the beside her and said something in probably isn't any WMD's and one either believes, there are or study of focus is on the language chance to learn in their youth. their native language. Matilda's even Colin Powell has stated that there never was. The funny thing preservation of the Native Ameri- Another accomplishment they sister turned to look at the comare very proud of is a prosperous puter and told Gomez de Garcia if he knew the intelligence was is that both sides are right. Before can language. this bad, he wouldn't have been in the Iraqi invasion, there wasn't an For the past five years, every green house, housing tomatoes, that she had misspelled the word. t c reen favor of going to war. intelligence agency in the world January and again in June or July, bucumbers, red, tghat tand yellow Untiltohen Moatilda had never been ell peppers, hey have able read r write. Matt Hennessey, junior, com- that would publicly deny Iraq's Gomez de Garcia packs her bags In addition to teaching the munications major, said, "The WMD's existence. There are for a two week visit to the Mayan designed and built. number one inspector told Bush Indians that live in Guatemala, The main purpose for Gomez women to read and write there has there were no weapons of mass who by now, after the fifth visit de Garcia and her colleagues to been a proposal to begin a literacy destruction, its because Halhave become more like family. keep returning every six months program to also fund the educaliburton had so much to gain, The group of Mayans that she to this desolate area in the Gua- tion for the children of Nebha. It Greenspan, (Federal Reserve visits lives in the small, unheard temalan mountains, is to properly costs $100 to put a child through Chairman)his company was given of parts of the Guatemalan moun- record and create a dictionary of school for the entire year, includthe contract to rebuild Iraq." Matt tains, called Nebha (pronounced the Ixil language. When finished, ing books and supplies. said he did not think we'd be findNee- bauk). The group of women the dictionary, will hopefully be "The literacy project will allow ing anything and that this was a she visits is called the Ixil (pro- funded by the American Signs the mothers to work with us to war about oil and big business. nounced ee-shil). The Ixil are an Foundation. The money from the learn to read and write," the "Time magazine said that the west amazing group of women who funds will go to the Ixil women to professor said. "We will pay them $10 per hour in education vouchwing televisions were allfixedto formed a women's weaving and help preserve their language. Every year upon returning, ers to allow them to pay for their Fox news, the worst resource you agricultural cooperative after could have," Hennessey said. Dick S chaper the Guatemalan civil war, which Gomez de Garcia and her crew children to go to school." The wonder why these Ixil women people of Nebha do not want our Lisa Powers, senior, SSM major n that ended around 1996. and Darlyne Gensel, senior, HTM manylso ations in the worldMD's The Ixil women are mostly invite them to keep returning. American money, but would do re major both supported the current and atheyconcerned about Whreat, widows, or daughters of widows, The researchers knew what their anything to give their children a a are administration. Gensel said, "I the differenceaislegitimate tteams who lost their husbands during purpose was, but were unsure as better education and future. This he Bush knew people from that country, approach and it's tperceived arro- the "violencia," or civil war. Many to what the incentive was to the incentive keeps the women of Nebha working with the researchthey said we should have done it Chiemi Y isiting were chased into mountains and women of Nebha. years ago, (removing Saddam)he jgance.from Japan,okata, abvusiness systematically killed and hunted Finally, during one study the ers. unior was like Hitler." Many from management majorglobal it clear, during the genocide and land mystery was revealed. The women So far there has been a lot of m both sides of the political spec- "I think the Americanade are grab formed by the Guatemalan of Nebha do not know how to read progress with the projects menpeople trum would argue that removing so capitalistic, you guys won't army and government. Many of or write their own language, and tioned, as well as some smaller Saddam was a good thing but the these women spent between nine this makes going to the market to community projects; such as a Bush administration went to war listen to other countries, If I say andfifteenyears in the mountains sell their weavings very difficult. multimedia DVD of the greenover WMD's so once again we fleeing with their children. They "I am so envious of you that house and of a traditional dish posed the question of the misswould move from place to place, when you get on a bus or truck made of corn maza, called boxbol ing WMD's. "They had plenty of knowing exactly what types of you know where it is going," one (pronounced boush-Bol). All of M time to get it out of their country, leaves and tree roots to eat, but Ixil women said to a researcher. the projects with the Ixil women i 4 ¡ K J jjjr I would be careful not to take too The women cannot read the are fun and important, but fitting much as to leave a trail for some- signs of destination posted on all of them into a two-week schedT|| the buses, nor can they read a ule is nearly impossible. body tofindthem. J map. The comment made by the Before they know it the two One woman actually, "gave birth to a baby on the trail and Ixil woman led to the realization weeks is up and it is time to say had to get up and keep moving," that these women sought to learn good-bye. The Ixil women have a Gomez de Garcia said as she to read and write. If they would good-bye ceremony called a "Desretells one woman's story. "The learn to read and write this would perido," an exchange of pretty Lisa Powers & Darlyne Gensel Chiemi Yokota woman sent someone the next lead to greater mobility and in the words, with Professor Gomez de you think they're stupid?" Gensel go (U.S. and Iraq) we go, that's day to go bury the baby, but it was end much more profit from market Garcia, her daughter, and their asked. "We just didn't know(in merica or colleague. Which over these last still alive so it was taken to the items. regards to WMD's) a lot of things Arong, I lfoveme. Don't get tme woman's mother and is still alive Gomez de Garcia tells of one five years of companionship now A need to be kept secret," Powers wovernment..." mericansa bdut he and healthy today." encouraging story from another concludes with hugs and tears. G ebate added. "There's a big difference that's going to cThis is into the At the time of the violenica, ongoing linguistic project that They have each made a new ontinue between what's in the paper and election, one thing is for certain, there was no land ownership, she is currently involved with family that will last a lifetime. what's going on," said Gensel, a unlike the previously feared so when the husbands of these working with a group of Apache Gomez de Garcia said, "I learn former employee of the military STD's, his opic isn't families died the women lost all women. "Sometimes in projects so much from these women and industry. "We're on a need to away wtith ptenicillin. going to go of their "milpas," cornfields,that like these the participants learn to cannot emphasize enough how know basis." have been passed down through read and write slowly, deliberately truly fun and exciting it is." �Surf team h ods aplace in state finalsCougars baseball gearing up for spring By KEVIN BRABEC Pride Staff Writer After a strong finish this season, the ASI/CSUSM surf team must raise $700 to cover the state championship fees when the team travels to compete at San Onofre state beach March 20 and 21. The ASI/CSUSM surf team has consistently made great performances in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) events. The season included two stops in Ventura (street pipes) Oct. 26 and Dec. 21, as well as an event at Black's Beach in San Diego Nov. 22. Thefinalevent of the regular season took place Jan. 19. at one of the great surfing spots in Southern California, Huntington Pier (south side). The Dream Team qualified for the state championships with an overall season ranking of ninth. "The Dream Team has a shoe in to qualify for nationals," said Surf Team Faculty Advisor Dr. Amber Puha. To make it to nationals, the Dream Team needs to place in the top 12 at state. In itsfirstyear, the secondary Cream Team also landed a place in the state championships. Cream Team member Conrad Scouton scored third place in the men's division, and Analia Carlsson, had a usually consistent performance. She is ranked sixth in the college women's division with 1530 points. Vital contributions from other Cream Team members like Alex By JOSH SANDOVAL Pride StaffWriter Photo Courtesy of Conrad Scouton Conrad Scouton turns on the crest of a wave in Los Angeles County. The ASI/CSUSM surf t eam qualified for a spot in this year's state championship competition. Brust and Chris Parrinello also helped the team qualify. The Cream Team took seventeenth place in the rakings with 1748 points qualifying them for a shot at the title. "I hope they can have a strong showing,," Puha said. She added that coming from a strong performance at the last event in Huntington Beach, the momentum might just carry over to the state championships in March. She also said that the talent that these kids have hasn't been seen at it's full potential yet. The student body of the CSUSM campus has something to be proud of in these two teams. These guys and gals are a force to be reckoned with after posting their bestfinishesof the year. The road to having a Surf Team at CSUSM is a very hard one. It takes a tremendous amount of work both by students who are on the surf team and advisor Puha who devotes both time and effort. The leadership on the team is outstanding and they are a great group, Dr. Puha said. Alumni, ASI, as well as Hansen Boardroom all contribute funding to keep the team going, but the rest of the funds Photo courtesy of Cougar Softball Cougar's Softball is 2 -2 and preparing for a tournament, where the women will compete nationally. Many of t he girls who had joined t he t eam had been on hiatus f rom the sport. By BRETT DAVIS Pride StaffWriter CSUSM expanded its list of club teams last November when the Women's Softball Team formed itself and began pre-season workouts. They practiced rigorously for nearly two months and opened up their inaugural season with a 15-2 lopsided win over Mt. San Jacinto College Jan. 12. A blowout win against intercollegiate competition is a great achievement for any club team, and proved to be the ideal way to open up the season. The next two outings weren't quite as glorious as the first; the team dropped both games of a double-header against International Hope of Faith. The losing streak didn't last long though, and was snapped in the very next game against Orange Coast College with a close 6-4 triumph. The Women's Softball team now finds themselves at .500 with a 2-2 record. "Not bad considering half of the squad hadn't played in nearly 5 years," said Head Coach Fermin Cardoza Sr. Cardoza has been coaching girl's softball for the last 15 years through Vista Girls Softball and needed for liability insurance, entry fees, and other costs have to come from fund raising by students. One idea is to host a "surf flick" night at the Clarke field house. By paying a small fee, students can come and help the surf team reach their goal of $700 to cover the state championship fees. People interested in helping can contact Laurence Bolotin, director of Student Programs. Expect great things in the future with the ASI/CSUSM Surf Team, because as the campus grows so will this popular program. Inaugural season for sofibaH is off to an even start Travel Ball, and hopes to end the Cougar's inaugural season with a winning record. The team is looking forward to the National Softball club team tournament at the end of April. Catcher Alison Sansbury said she is looking forward to the tournament. "We are a young Cougar dynasty and this tournament will pit us against other club teams and will show just exactly how good we are," she said. Cardoza said, "Definitely, they have come a long way since we first started practicing, "It's like night and day," he said. With spring on the horizon, America's favorite pastime is almost upon us, which means the second season of Cougar baseball will be getting under way. CSUSM offers three intercollegiate sports (Cross country, Track and Field, and Golf), but those are not the only sports available to students. 2003 was the inaugural season for Cougar baseball, which was a successful season by all standards for a first year team. There will be six returning players from last years squad, including one sophomore, one junior, and four seniors. Head Coach JJ Koon said, "We are very excited about the upcoming season. We are building off a .429 winning percentage, with a record of §ix wins and eight losses." Last season the Cougars participated in very high scoring games. The Cougars had the second best scoring offense, and allowed the third fewest runs out of six teams in the Metal Bat Division. In the first game, of a 14 game season, they blew out the San Diego Black Sox with a 17-2 victory. The Cougars continued to put up big scores on their opponents all throughout the year; the team averaged 10 runs per game in the final six games, while finishing strong, winning four out of those six contests. The Cougars scored seven runs or more on seven different occasions throughout the year. The teamfinishedthe season tied for third place in their division, and this year the returning players expect only to improve upon last year's success. The Cougars play games Sundays on Varsity Fields at various North County High School locations. The team is part of the North County section of the Men's Adult Baseball League (MABL). The North County section contains several independent baseball teams from other universities like San Diego State, and other independent teams in the greater San Diego area. The Cougars are looking for athletic men tofillout the roster, which is currently voided by the eight seniors who were on the team last season. Try-outs will be held on February 21, at 1:30pm, on the campus of Mira Costa Community College in Oceanside. There will also be a team meeting that anyone is welcome to attend. The team meeting is tentatively scheduled for the second week of February in the Founders Plaza. For detailed information regarding the upcoming team meeting, and/or information regarding Cougar Baseball, contact JJ Koon via e-mail at koon002@csusm.edu. Also, check out the Cougar Baseball website at www.csusm.edu/public/aaabaseball to view highlights from the success of the inaugural season. �The perfect p ackag is now on sale • In 2001, the popular men's magazine, Maxim, surveyed 1000 women and asked them what they want in a man. The top answers given were: kindness, warmth, attentiveness, commitment, sense of humor, and shared values. Out of all the various answers in the survey there was not one woman who said they want a huge penis. Maxim magazine is not a scientific medical journal; however, they are correct in informing men that the size of a man's package is of no consideration to women. So if size doesn't matter, why are there approximately 18,000 penis enlarging products on the "So, ifsize doesn't matter; why are there approximately 18,000penis enlargement products on the market?" market? Are our precious members shrinking? Oris this just a case of marketing genius? Any person with internet access or e-mail can attest to the surgence of pop-ups and spam ads, not to mention the late-night commercials for these products that have been working hard to create an epidemic of small penises in the United States. Self diagnosed "below BEER NUTS B y: C had S pinks ——vCARMN CHECK ÙUT 10 mmm YOU C ÂNV ^ in average" men now have a wide range of products from lotions and potions to suction gadgets. My personal favorite has to be Mindquest's Penis Enhancement Program, 12-weeks of hypnotherapy on CD for an unbelievable $295. Wow, now you can think yourself longer. According to an interview with Steven N. Grange, MD on WebMD.com, Grange said, "Men in general did not have a distorted view of what's a normal penis size until a study published in Sept. 1996 Journal of Urology concluded that the average flaccid penile length was 3.5 inches, and average erect length was 5 inches." It is as if the marketing and advertising industry has just been waiting for this information to create a complex in the male psyche just like it has been doing to women for decades. If you are a women, you know you are bombarded everywhere you look with images of the so-called "perfect shape." Fashion, cosmetic, and diet industries make billions of dollars each year off the insecurities they have created in women. Now it seems they have the perfect recipe to do the same thing to men. Tell men that they don't measure up if they can't stretch out to a hefty 10 inches on a ruler; get a sexy women to say how pleasurable a big penis is, and then offer a must-have remedy. Whether you are a man or woman, you can decide for yourself whether you think it is right, or even about time, that men are now being targeted by this type of marketing that feeds off the insecurities it creates in society. vm way m? N f HOW M UCH 1 I . HATB T O g LIB ( Jj r . ^ ~ that it doesn't make sense not to, considering that state fines would likely result in an increase in student fees. Would five dollars be The benefits of recycling enough to persuade you to have widespread implicarecycle? Ten? If all it meant tions, from reducing the need was tossing your bottles into for environmentally invasive one of the recycling bins dot- landfills to providing "green" ting campus instead of the materials for use in manutrash can, would the threat facturing. With the motto, of a twenty-dollar-increase in "Reduce, reuse, recycle," student fees be enough? environmentalists have Although these fee advanced public recycling increases are hypothetical, programs for over a decade. it may benefit students at Cal Now, with CSUSM facing State San Marcos financially fines in the tens of thousands to heed the "No cans and of dollars, students have a bottles" bumper stickers that new reason to recycle. are plastered on almost every Universities have long trash receptacle on campus. been the staging ground As reported in this week's for cultural change. While issue of The Pride (see raising the recycling rate "CSUSM exceeds state recy- on campus may have been cling quota," front page) cus- a matter of simple access todial workers on campuses and awareness, more comall over California have been struggling to meet a law requiring that 50 percent of all waste be recycled. Under California bill AB 75, fines starting at $10,000 may be imposed on state institutions that didn't meet the January plex systems of government deadline. ave many Here at CSUSM, the staff honsider. Iother factors to c improvements met that requirement by in recycling fdon't start here, recycling 55 percent of the where it's easy and practical, trash that students and staff e can't e produce by the beginning wnywhere.xpect them to start of 2004. Their job would, a The next time you review no doubt, be easier with your student fees, don't increased student coopera- forget to consider how the tion. And why shouldn't we recycling choices you made n campus last semester cooperate? Facilities staff offected or could affect those a here at CSUSM have made fees. And don't forget to it easy enough to recycle recycle the receipt. By TOM PFINGSTEN Pride Staff Writer B UT " SOLVING I T'S A H \ H ONEST T A N S W E R , \ ftmiim A N p < JAN{£, j F I Ê you k now Students need t o r ecycle WM thisböuätmW W ILL i n*JÔ W Ay BETTER' My U F E " IS Á Nor AN Answer I> sc- L OA �ByMKHAELDOLAN critics of The Pride may feel that we Mde Ombudsman are making the same mistakes we have An important consideration to keep made in the past without any effort to in mind as you read through these first rectify these mistakes. This is not the few editions of The Pride is that we are a case; rather, each issue of The Pride is class like any other on campus learning a learning process for those who have as we go along. Indeed, some of us from been here before and especially for the last semester are returning to The Pride new student reporters and editors. Does this semester, but the majority of the this forgive a mistake like excluding class is comprised of new faces. the quotation marks around a quote? The reason that this is important to No, but it should, at least, remind us all consider is that some of the harsher that we are on this hill to learn a tó that mistakes,forgivableor not, will be part o fthis process: I received an email this week asking why the online edition of The Pride has not been continued this spring. In all honesty, I did not know that it was not being updated to this point this semester. I have been assured that the online edition will continue again within a few weeks as soon last semesterV online editor drops by to give instruction on this procedure. The feedback is starting to roll in, but there is always room for more, Please .keep reading The Pride. Also, do not hesitate to send your thoughts or criticisms about The Pride. My e-mail is dolan005@c$usm.edu. Corrections for VOL. XI NO. 16 In the article "EOP in limbo " paragraph three is opened with a quote in which the quotation marks were omitted, The pride apologizesforthis mistake. L ETTERS T O T HE E DITOR The opening of Kellogg Library this semester has created a sense of excitement among CSUSM faculty and students alike. In fact, I have been so excited about the opening of the new library that whenever I am in the building I experience frequent urination. Thefirsttime this sense of urgency hit me, I was thrilled to check out the new bathroom facilities in the library. To my dismay, I found the experience to be less than mediocre. I have visited three bathrooms in the new library, one on the firstfloor,two on the second. These bathrooms all have doors that do not properly latch—-and when I have to go I don't have time to fumble with door locks. Consequently, I have been forced to relieve myself in front of classmates. To make matters worse, often times these bathrooms lack seat covers and toilet paper, too. So not only am I the girl who pees with the door open, I'm the girl who doesn't use seat covers or toilet paper. I usually make afinalsanitary attempt before I leave the library restrooms, but as I pump the dispenser for soap I don't even get a bubble, and when I go to dry my hands, the paper towel dispensers are jammed. The other day, on the way to the bathroom I was really down in the dumps. I felt like things just couldn't get worse. And then I found a friend. Inside the first floor bathroom in the new library I met Karen, a quiet girl, head in hands, sobbing on the ground next to the sink. Scooping away days of trash and paper towels, I leaned down next to her and asked what was wrong. Karen told me she was having a feminine emergency and ran to both bathrooms on the second floor of the library and, in a third final attempt, tried thefirstfloor bathroom for a vending machine to buy a product. Karen found nothing of the sort. You can find Karen in this same spot, because she vowed to me she wouldn't leave the bathroom until someone recognizes the importance of such machines and installs one. On a more serious note: I don't understand why these brand new bathrooms, in a state of the art library, have dysfunctional door latches and paper towel dispensers. Out of the three women's restrooms I have visited, not one has a feminine product vending machine, either. I find a more serious problem lies in the fact that these un-stocked restrooms are not cleaned on a daily or even bi-daily schedule, forcing us to use stained toilets while we stare at dirty pieces of trash on thefloorthat we first noticed days ago. The library is a new, beautiful facility—and students should be just as overjoyed to use the restrooms as they are to sip a Frappuccino from Starbuck's or receive a free Kellogg spill-proof mug. Amy Granite, Junior LTWR major JOIN THE PRIDE STAFF NEXT SEMESTER News/Features... World/Nation.. Arts & Entertainment... Editorials... •'Columns... C opy Editing... Photography... Art... Comics... On-line Editing... Do you have great ideas? Join The Pride and let your voice be heard. Not only is this a great way to publish your work,, but it is also a great : opportunity to build your portfolio/resume. Employers love marketable skills. To Student Advocates here at CSUSM: Our governor has recently proposed budget cuts which will directly target the Student Support Services and Educational Opportunity Program (SSS and EOP) in the Cal State system. These programs provide much needed support for low-income, first generation students through a wide variety of services while focusing on academic success, student perseverance and retention rates. EOP gives support to students who need all the assistance they can get. These programs are the key to promoting educational equality and access to higher education, essential issues the CSU system adamantly claims to protect. As a team teacher for the WMST 101 class for many of the first year EOP students on this campus, I work directly with these underrepresented students. Asfirstgeneration college students, those involved in EOP often face obstacles that often include economic hardship, cultural and language barriers, and lack of support both in the home and at the university. Cutting the EOP program would be detrimental not only to those students who rely on the program to receive the education which they deserve, but also for the overall atmosphere of the CSUSM community as a whole, which prides itself on its diversity. As a student advocate dedicated to the preservation of educational quality and access, I am outraged. Outraged at'our governor's lack of concern for students who desperately need support services. Outraged that his budget cuts hit to the heart of the higher education . system. Outraged that he seeks to disenfranchise those whom have worked so hard to get where they are. Outraged that there are not enough of our voices being heard I support the CSSA resolution which protests these actions. I encourage all of us to remain steadfast in our dedication to petitioning to stop the elimination of the CSU Outreach and EOP programs. Please flood the governor's office with letters in protest. Call Sacramento and tell him how we feel. We must continue thefightfor student rights and never give in- or give up. In Cougar Spirit, DiDi Lund College of Arts & Sciences Rep Associate'Students, Incv % * \ COMM/LTWR 316- Tuesdays @ 5:20pm W ANTED SWy:jNSTRUt^RS!!!| $10.tí0-$16;0tí per hour IPII^iiiii ^!®!^ 1 �ADVERTISING INFORMATION SPRING 2004 ADVERTISING R ATES SIZE A 1/8 PAGE 1/4 PAGE 1/2 PAGE FULL PAGE DIMENSIONS 2" X 4" 5" X 4" 5" X 8" ioaxr 10" X 18* INCHES 8 20 40 80 160 ONE RUN TWO RUNS THREE RUNS $32.00 $60.00 $84,00 $80.00 $150.00 $210.00 $180.00 $300,00 $420.00 $320,00 $600.00 $840,00 $640.00 $1,200.00 $1,680.00 CLASSIFIED ADS: $10.00 for up to 25 words. 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The Pride is published on a weekly basis. �CSUSM Calendar Feb 10-16 Photo by Danielle Boldt/7Vze Pride A step t roop of 12 girls f rom El Camino High School p erformed in f ront of t he Dome for a bout 1 50 thrilled audience m embers. El Camino Wildcats step up heir place. Audience members performwereheasked to poerform in1t50 people was T crowd f about xtremely o inplace of scheduledguestsesalvation oafppreciativeandf tthe impromptu the event hey expressed By DANIELLE BOLDT Pride StaffWriter Fraternities and sororities from San Diego State University that were scheduled to perform a step show in honor of Black History Month failed to arrive Friday, Feb. 6 at the Dome Plaza. A troop of steppers from El Camino high school, who had attended the show as guests, their gratitude by cheering riotously and giving the girls a standing ovation. "Rhythmic stomping to demonstrate unity, talent, and organizational pride," said Dilcie D. Perez, associate director of multicultural programs and community outreach. That is precisely what the step show was all about. The stomping and clapping which made up the dance created an infectious rhythm which accompanied by the dancer's frequent shouts and cheers, such as "deep in Alabama" and "unity" had a very musical feel. Observers became participants and everyone displayed a high level of enthusiasm and support with their laughter, applause and cheers. At the conclusion of the event, Perez reminded students that change starts on a small scale. It begins with the student voice. The unique exhibition of stomping tied together with the crowd's involvement achieved an important goal for Black History month: that of unity. Eek-A-Mouse sells out The Blvd Wednesday 11:00 am-1:00pm-Accounting Society Lunch and Lecture in ACD 408 contact Anita Bodde at boddeOO 1 @csusm.edu 1:30pm-3:00pm-Pre-Health Society Meeting in UNIV 443 5:30pm-Finance & Economics Society meeting. For info contact lucasO 11 @csusm.edu Thursday 3:00pm-4:30pm - International Club Coffee Hour in Commons 206 5:30pm-7:30pm-Marathon Reading of Shakespeare's Sonnets at the Kellogg Library 1108. For info contact getmedieval@csusm.edu 7:00pm- Priority Christian Challenge worship in Arts 240. For info contact trownO 11 @csusm.edu '* ^wii^iji^ ^\ - 1 inmm m IIC^'TI i ^ ^ Tm Eek-A-Mouse e ntertained a full house a t T he Blvd, a By ROGER NARANJO & ERICMERCADO Pride StaffWriters The Blvd reported a sold out show Friday night hosting one of reggae's elite — Eek-A-Mouse. This was thefirsttime the performer had ever played a venue in San Marcos. Eek-A-Mouse, a.k.a. The Mouse, a.k.a. Eek, a longtime reggae artist with more than 25 years of experience entertained the crowd with his flamboyant dance, facial expressions, and a performance of a compilation of songs from variety of his albums. With over seventeen albums under his belt and a new one coming out in March Register in the Field House for ASI Adventure Center Activities Intramural Flag Football in the Field House,sign-up by Feb 11 Bowling at Eagle Lanes, sign up by Feb 18 Ultimate Frisbee, sign up by March 1 * fh&to iOratrattoii by Roger Hmmfo amiJ&em? Iwg • T .. .fnn,,jiiLJiufc^iirT" aiiMi^^ entitled, "Mouse Gone Wild," The Mouse Mouse who was wearing his infamous top creates a style and voice that is different hat and a cool swagger. from most of the reggae world. It is not He used the phrase "Bidi bidi bong surprising why Eek has been so success- bong" through out most of his songs as an ful. interjected lyric with reference to smoke, During the set of the opening band, and the crowd loved it. the unexpected happened. The uni-stink If you were one of the fortunate people bomber struck unleashing a devastating to get in to this sold-out show you know smell of rotten egg, and crowds of people that The Mouse delivered a set that was up including myself, overwhelmed by the close, and personal. stench, dispersed. Young and old moved their feet to Sound technicians were equally disturb- the sounds of sweet reggae. Everybody ing during the sound check unleashing an seemed happy and jolly from the relaxing ear-piercing cesspool of overly loud 80's melodies. pop. Once the sound check was finished, Throughout the crowd, one could hear however, the place really lit up. praises of the new venue. Great music, The main stage at the Boulevard allowed good vibes, and $1 Red Stripes all night; the audience a view from all angles of The nothing can beat that. € j, Friday 8:30am - Black History Month Breakfast at the Clark Field House Grand Salon 4:00pm-10:00pm- Alpha Kappa Psi BBQ and volleyball at the CSUSM Field House for info contact Jessica Franco: franc023@csusm.edu or call (760) 716-9227 Monday 6:00pm & 7:30pm -A&L Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing Trio in Arts 111 Tickets available in the Univ. Bookstore $5 for students with ID, $10 for others. Tickets available at the University Store. " il Submit your event schedule to The Pride at pride@csusm.edu, in the title type "Calendar of Events." All event submissions must be received by Friday before 2:00pm the week prior to publication. Publication is every Tuesday. * �Elegant Indian dance a cultural experience By NICOLE SULLIVAN Pride StaffWriter Photo courtesy of Suman Keshar Nayak S uman Keshar Nayak p erforms a t raditional B haratanatyam dance in an e laborately d ecorated r ed, gold, and w hite costume. with a long gold ribbon, she wore gold dangly earrings and two gold necklaces around her neck, one longer than the other. She wore gold rings, gold braceHer hands clapped, the flute blew, lets a a belt w around her the drum pounded and the cymbals waist.nd n gold ankles rapped ore a piece O her she w clanged as Suman Keshar Nayak's of material with bells attached to it. danced a Bharatanatyam Indian She danced with emphasis and dance Tuesday night in the Arts 111. might a he er The band sat with legs criss-crossed and poundings fseet praised hfer god.s Hhe hit the loor a t instruments ready to accompany the humped the f dancer on a 12 inch stage. The two women drum dtance wasandedicatedluteo blew. One d t lord were dressed in colorful cloth with their Krishna and told of a boyhood voices and cymbals ready. The two men in emory. She on f their linen long pants and long sleeve tops mith her arms bralancedabove ohne hoot, w aised er ead warmed up on the percussion and flute. and her head bobbed from left to right. One woman started to chant as they The potpourri of instruments and sounds began their prayer song, "Thdayam Shlo- filled the auditorium as she danced kam," a song of praise to the creator, the elegantly, as the instruments slowed so teacher and the audience. Keshar Nayak did her movements. They played with came out dressed in a red, gold and white passion and she danced with triumph. dress, with a shawl wrapped around her She danced five songs, displaywaist and shoulder with a pleated apron ing history and thanks to their gods. j n front of her pants. Her hands and feet Sophomore Justin Weiner said, "It was were painted symbolically in red paint, chill getting to experience a culture that with a red dot in the middle of her palms. we don't usually take the time to notice On her head sat a floral and gold head- on a day to day basis." piece, her long black hair was tied back 'The Girl Next Door' not another chick flick A drugged up Emile Hirsch ( below) makes a fool of himself a t his scholarship competition while Elisha C uthbert watches in dismay. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox Elisha C uthbert and Emile Hirsch ( above) play a f uture politician and e x-pornstar who t ake a chance on love in this romantic comedy. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox By CHELSEA GEORGE Pride StaffWriter Twentieth Century Fox's upcoming movie "The Girl Next Door," directed by Luke Greenfield, had the theater echoing with laughter at a recent press screening. The movie debuts March 12 as one of the few romantic comedies that I wouldn't classify as a chick flick. Guys can expect to see plenty of eye candy which you would expect from a movie about a high school kid dating a porn star. A senior at Westport High School, Matthew, played by Emile Hirsch, dreams of becoming a politician, and the most exciting thing in his life is his acceptance to Georgetown University. That is until he falls for the new girl next door, Danielle, played by Elisha Cuthbert. She is gorgeous, she is fun and she brings out his adventurous side. She also happens to be a former porn star. Mathew has plans for a whirlwind of a week which includes senior prom, a scholarship competition and the arrival of an exchange student. Unfortunately, all these events are put on hold when Danielle's former director comes to take her back to the industry. Their days are filled with random misadventures as Matjhew realizes he's so in love that he would do anything to keep Danielle and get her out of the business, even steal. Although the characters in this film are your typical teen movie clichés, the popular crowd, the nerds and the in-betweens the plot was surprisingly unfamiliar. If you want a feel good, goof-off movie to go hit up with all your friends I would definitely recommend that you see this film. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2003-2004</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The fourteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Gonzalez also touched oii the prOffosal fot a new Busi­ ness building, yyhich, if all Jwceeds well, will be constructed as the library and housing >^>Artldie coat? on pg 2 SDSU Implements Stiffet Admission Requirements fltttli County Studelite No Longer Have Priority A New System for Student Visas ^CSVSM^-n^- tpgd* (Pride Photo/James Newell) AMY BOLASKI Graduate Ifuern Sap Diego State UniversityV recent decision to raise the bar on admission requirements '/foriferth County; students come Fall 2002 may have a significant impact on future enrollment at Cal State San Marcos, in addition to limitfog the number of incom­ ing students at SDSU, a campus which was declared impacted in budget to support 232 more stu­ dents than are currently enrolled 06,600), while SDSU has 1,740 ipore students than its budget is designedto support. The CSUSM administration projects enroll­ ment to remain around 6,600 for this spring semester, but predicts ulty up to speed On new issues conc^nihg Cal Slate San Marcos and the:CSU iji general. Although the assembly began identity, the academic blue- with a jovial musical prelude per­ •ftiMj and a report on stu­ formed by David Barsky on uku­ dent engagement were the lele and Richard Riehl on guitar mam items on the table under the stage name of the Twin as the Academic Senate Oaks Valley Boys, once they fin­ assembled on Thursday for, ished playing it was down to busi­ as professor of psychology ness, ' Michael McDuffie put it, After a respectful applause if a:soft of wake-up*-to get.. and congratulation to President faculty back in the instruc­ Alexander Gonzalez for being tional groove. selected to serve on President The senate gathers for Bush’s Commission on Educa­ a similar convocation just tional Exi^Ilence for Hispanic prior to the beginning of Americans, the president gave a each semester to bring fac­ brief introdwtton and welcome. The new policy* which was and where they want to attend approved January 19 by CSU has become an issue ” Chancellor Charles B, Reed, will The policy is causing contro^ require students who live north versy among officials at Mira:W i% few^5$ to -have% higher ‘i Costa and Palomar College, the GPA than those who live south two area community colleges of die new dividing line. North affected by the decision,,Previ­ Cbuhty ^students will need a 2,5 ously, all San Diego and Imperial GPA, rather than the previous CkniUty (Region 10) community 2 ,0, to be eligible for admission college students were granted to SDSU, priority transfer and admission Tlie tr^stt was designed to SDSU, so students transfer­ npf only to cuf$ enrollment or® f5rom both local colleges at SDSU, -but to distinguish were required to have a 2.0 GPA CSUSM as North Cdtmty^s uiii- while all out-of-the-area students versify and toencourage contin­ transferring in had to have a 2 ,8. ued growth of the campus. Cal Both Palomar College Pres­ State $au^areo$^esident Alex- 1 ident t , Amador and auder ft; tjrihk^i MimCosta Board President Car­ what’s important here is that the olyn Batiste have raised ques­ state,andthe CSUsinSan Diego tions about foe new policy, but : so rajpidly SDSU President Stephen Weber foat the distribution of students said >>>Airiefe cont. on pg 8 By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor 16 and 45. It contains questions about employment history^ mili­ tary service, specialized train­ The student visa program, ing in weapons and explosives, as a consequence of the Septem­ and any foreign countries vis­ ber 1 1 tragedy, now has a new ited in foe past 10 years. This system and procedures , which form was introduced by foe State will be implemented in schools Department foe beginning ofthe . month, throughout foe nation®; “The most significant change Zwick also explained that will come in the area of report­ foe new studem risa system, the ing and exchanging information Student and Exchange Visitor on international students,” said Information System, crSEVES* Peter Zwick, CSUSM Director must be "folly implemented fey ofGlobal Affairs. January lp2003, and that the The New System and Pro­ Immigration and Naturalization cedures Service (INS) states schools will According to Zwick, new begin reporting% Pall 2002i procedures include the introduc­ “The goal of SEVIS is to tion of the DS-157 form, 'which' have ah up*to~date database on must be completed by all male all international studentsin the applicants between the ages of Campus Recycling Collects National Recognition By VICTORIA B.SEGALL Caufo dn Environmental Per­ demic provost, and chief of .'/?? -For The Pride formance and Sustainability in facilities forfoe participating uni:y%^hes.CSUSM’s chiefof facil­ A survey of 891 U.S. colThe survey was conducted ities, Nancy Quinn, Med out leges and universities found Cal between December 2000 and her survey and the university’s State San Marcos one of 23 ’April 2001, and the NWF released reSultswre based on her informaschools with exemplary recycling the results earlier this year. 1 efforts. ‘ ' / ||1 Julian Keniry, the NWF r::-fieeM Quinn’s information, Princeton Survey Research Campus Ecology Program man- foe NWF recognized foe univer­ Associates conducted the survey, ager,said foesurveyshows what sity fof one duf of foe approx- ; which was supported by the activities are underway on cam- imately 20 categories. CSUSM report card tells Was one Of 23 “Leading Schools National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Campus. Ecology Pro­ the story of campus environmen­ for Recycling, Solid Waste, and gram. According to the NWF, this tal stewardship,’’saidKeniry. “It Materials Flow” (However, foe is the first national survey to look shows how concerned foe stu- univerrity is not listed under at the environmental practices of • dents and faculty are.’’/;:/. . anofoer similar category, “Lead­ college campuses: The report is . .' According :fo Renity, foe ing Schools Doing More with titled “The State of the Campus NWF sentcustomized programs Recycling, Solid Waste, and Environment: A National Report to foe university present, aca­ »>A rtiele cont. on pg 3 ■E Recycling dtCSUSM PridePhoto/Cande Angeles 1*. �^<<Artiete contfrom pg | projects are completed in the Fall 2003, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Bob Sheath presented the Academic Blue­ print, which is a master plan predicting potential academic growth over the next 10 years. The plan takes into consideration state and regional needs, student demand, pedagogical concerns, resources, and collaborations. Although Cat State San Marcos has substantially fewer programs compared to other comparable campuses in the CSU system, the administration is looking to frequently requested majors, like Teacher Credential, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, and Journalism, Radio, TV and Film, to serve the region as the univer­ sity continues to grow. As growth continues and stu­ dent demand requires expansion are working, and students at CSUSM are less likely to offered, the administration engage with their professors will attempt to cater to stu­ outside of the classroom. dent needs. Because the T ie Academic Blueprint budget isjtight, the admin* and thefindingsofthe survey stration is lookingte"ofoer led up to an examination of avenues of funding as we the new identity for CSUSM. (CSUSM) expand to new The task force in charge of academic programs,’* said the new university identity is Sheath. • . focusing on a way to set the % think it is still jus­ campus apart from any other tified tb think about our lIM M iiM tlB B B lB iB iK M to awesomecurriculum,” said make the name attractive to Bettina Huber, director of students, faculty and exter­ Analytic Studies, as she nal supporters. presented the findings of “A leader, in fostering the second annual survey quality of life in the multion how students rate their M ' faceted Southern California experience at CSUSM border-region through sus­ 89% of freshman and Dv Brsk a dR a R aM a y n ich rd iehl tainable community develP ePo /J msNwll rid h to a e e e 93% of seniors contacted .opment and lifelong personal rated their entire educational growth,” is one of the descrip­ experience at CSUSM as around the nation. , tions being tossed around in an excellent or good compared to The survey also revealed attempt to find a distinctive per­ 86.5% and 87% respectfully at that a larger nutnber of students sonality forCSUSM, other comparable institutions !. '“Tojr priority is student recruiting,’* said Rick Moore, director of Communications, commenting on the feet that recruiters say no one .knows where San Marcos is located. “We are working on this prob­ lem,” said Moore. Bud Morris, co-chair of the task force, fielded questions from faculty afeout the need and direc­ tion of the marketing plan. Some about the need for a descriptor. It is a wayto give fee university a “distinctive.flavoring,” responded Morris. “How are we going to define ourselves as students decide which school to attend in the CSU system?” asked President (3onzalez, stepping into the conversa­ tion. The distinction is a way to “help us attain fee students we want for our programs.” Cal State San Marcos Rallies for Dr. King wiE ga fo]£EVl$i which needs fends for asipport. This fee will The goal of the new form and h ^ fo be paid in advance and security checks is obviously to paid in U.S. dollars. This, accord­ screen out suspected terrorists,” ing fo Zwick, makes some feel said Zwick, SEVIS, as defined n m krnm discourage applicants by Zwick, is an electronic, webmake difficult for foose based system, which every school % ii^ in te ss-d e v ^ e d a t^ W will be able to access. apply forvisas, . 3m With the current system, If foe tlS . sends signals that which will be substituted by students not welcome, they SEVIS, schools are not notified will chooseto go elsewhere, espe­ when a student receives an F-l or cially Canada, foe UK, and Aus­ student visa using the 1-20 form, tralia, which have made major which is foe form that certifies efforts to attract international stu­ that a student has been admitted dents in recent years,” said Zwick, to a university, college or training Although most countries already school* This form is then taken have a visa process similar to to a US. consulate to apply for a the U.S., Zwick fears that since student visa or F-l visa. When a "exchange students coming to foe student enters the US;, the INS U.S. wouldhave to pay foe SEVIS takes the original page offoe 1-20 fee to apply for a visa, some coun­ form at foe port of entry. Then, in tries might charge our students about six to nine months, a copy more feffoeir visas,^^S:g; of that form is sent to foe school As the statistics provided by of choice. * * .; : Potential Concerns About Zwick show, of the 30 million Schools only notify foe INS if people who enter the U.S. on ( f^cedures student visa issuees do not enroll Accordiog to Zwick, if a ter- nonimmigrant visas each year, in foe school However, if the issuee does enroll, schools do not mrisi act is committed, SEVIS only about 200,000 are on stu­ report any information on that wilt ^pyiie government officials dent visas. . ' "While some enemies of the student again unless they transfer with information on international to another school. Therefore, if a sfodehts, which eliminates the If.S. may have studied in the U.S. student drops out, the school the proems of having to go to indi- Or Europe, fee best friends we have around foe world are people student was attending does not ; vfoual scfocls* • • “What i | not clear, however, who were students in the U.S. notify anyone about it. For foreigh students graduat- Jis; whal'ltNS'pf"other,agencies ■ and are now leaders in business, ingm fee US. using a student plan to do with all foe data they government, and society in their yisi under the current system, foe •.collect..'INS' officials Have stated native countries. Anything we INS does requfe notification. that new appropriations will go do to discourage students from These graduates >are then sup- into setting up and maintaining coming to fee U S. will have a posed to leave foe epuntryVrifefo foe data system, but they have greater Idhg-terih negative impact 60 days of completion of their no funds or lesources to monitor on our well-being than terror­ program; But as Zwick noted, no of enforce based ph foe data. No ism** Zwick saidv He also added, One has said anything about law ^THe new SEVIS system would In comparison with foe cur­ enforcement agency access to this not have caught either of these rent system, SEVIS mil allow data base,-’ said Zwick. He also people [referring fo a Sept. 1 1 foe IN$ to notify schools tmbie- noted that it would not help deter­ terrorist and an earlier World mine if students are remaining Trade Center bomber that were foe .country using the 1-20. The after their visas expire, because both international students with schools in return will be required no one will be checking whether an expired student visa];had it fo notify foe INS within 30 days or not students graduated and then been in place. Further, people can offoe begimung ofthe semester if cross-cheeking the results against easily enter the U.S. illegally from the student enrolledin the school. information about students who Mexico and Canada. In short, when we spend millions ofdollars By using the SEVIS system on a have departed from foe U.S. Another new procedure is on a system and impose reporting regular basis, schools will keep foe INS updated on students charging a $95 fee to every appli­ requirements on schools, we need studying with visas, and schools cant, regardless of whether or not to evaluate the potential effec­ will be required to report infor­ a visa is granted. The revenue tiveness of the changes.” mation about the students, like a change Jn major, the number of credits taken, dropping out, and graduation. % “ft places universities in an £ enforcement role that they did not have beforev We try to help our students and support them. This depends on a trusting relationship between us. They need to feel Comfortable with us without wor­ rying that we will report them if they are truthful about a problem they are having” Zwick said. In addition to the introduction of the form DS-157 and SEVIS, foe State Department has indi­ cated that applicants from certain countries will undergo scrutinization that may delay issuing visas by up to a month. Zwick said that although these groups have not Lyefcbeen identified publicly, the press reports that they are from Wright Honee Folk organized j the members of the Pan Afri­ can Student Alliance (PASA), . Thought * freedom P^SA members Ruby Udeh, ] feigh^ supren^ as a group of Cry^at Jfo&, 2$ Cal State Sah Marcos rep­ afoT Jamilah Anderson led f resentatives gathered together '0 tIS |i: pMcipants in cheers wife the San Diego commu- While Associate Director of nity to give thanks and pay Student and Residential Life their respects to the continu­ Gezai Berhane’s children led ing struggle for racial equality the way withWoe sM -vfofe ‘ exemplified by foe life of balloons. PASA also designed and sold t-shirts to commem­ Martin Luther King, Jr. The 22nd Annual Martin orate the event, ASI provided Luther King Parade, "Living breakfast for CSUSM march­ foe Dream, Let FreedomRing,” ers. took over downtown San Diego Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 19 as adults Over 1,200 community and children marched down members attended foe event, San Diego’s Harbor Drive in including 10 CSUSM repre­ celebration of the life and sentatives. The theme of the dreams, of a true believer. breakfast was "Hatred is Not “Our delegation, in rep­ the Answer” and the program resenting an educational insti­ included high school pnd/col­ tution, reflected the value Dr. lege speakers. King placed on education and "The youth speakers and that many freedoms come Dr. Gandhi’s remarks werethrough education” said Julie inspirational in their focus on of Student the fefere and our efforts to Organisations, eradicate hate and c^^uce “This event was a great from ottr lives. The words of opportumtjr to represent our the student speakers were also C&nfous to the greater San a confirmation for our future Diego area while enjoying the in this country and world. We Wonderful weather and cele­ have some very talented and brating foe life of Dr. Martin dedicated leaders-in-foe-makiLufoef. King, Jr. The excite­ ing,” satd Dr. feancine- ftfortiment of children along foe nez, vice' president of Student parade route (and wfohin our defegationjwas palpable,” said for us to Wright *Tt was also a big sur- renfomlforthat Dri King looked priset0 discoveraMulti Cutto helpde Jfolg people to understand and losNinos/ChildrenXMuseum overcomefoeifhatred ofofhers. He did not see this as a :■ ; ;-par^":wWkei^.: black/white issue, feat an issue includedErikRoper, represent­ feat affects ail of humafoty,” ing .foe; Progressive Activists said Martinez. "We can ejfoer Network (a student organiza­ choose to help each, other, or tion), I)ean of Students Jona­ continue ir„our path of pulling than pofolard, Vice President others down. Dr, King saw the for Student Aflairs, Praneine strength in foe human spirit Martinez, Director of Resi­ and through his work tried to dential tife, Bridget Blanshan, help others do foe same” Associate Director of Student The breakfast was hosted and Residential life, Becky by foe National Conference Martinez, Student Health Edu­ for Community and Justice cator, Cathy Nguyen, and (JSi&Cjj Pride Feature Editor \ �News Briefs for Recycling »>A rtlcle cont. from pg 1 MaterialsFlow.”) “Those results are based onnational trends,” explained Keniry. “We took the averages of each university, com­ pared categories, and used criteria to identify the exem­ plary schools To be recognized for this particular recycling cate­ gory, CSUSM had to perform at least 12 requirements, ranging from recycling paper, food scraps and plastics, to the collection of old computer equipment and furniture which may be given away to public elementary and high schools. y' ' u n d e r ; Student Erik Roper, president ofthe Progressive ^ - ' *; Prid^Pka^/JarfesMewell fi B. i MI Activists Network, said he admired the university’s recy­ cling program, but commented, “When I hear that we -The constriietioh of Fine.Arts and Science Buildings is progressing well, and they are scheduled received this commendation, I Couldn’t help but raise an y-for Jaonae. of .. eyebrow because the simple fact remains that the system we have in place doesn’t work as well as it could. You -Facility workers accidentally set off a fire alarm during routine maintenance this past Wednesday, can look in the trashcan and see recyclable items aplenty. whichbatised an evacuation of Craven Hall. If awards were given for potential rather than actual per­ formance, I can understand us getting the award. As it -Helen Glarke of Oceanside gave $2.6 million to Cal State San Marcos. It is the largest single gift stands, we’re not living up to that potential. The student body has to be educated about why they should recycle. in CSUSM history, and the donation will provide scholarships for student athletes. There’s still massive amount of ignorance among stu­ dents, staff and faculty.” -The House and Senate have passed a bill proposed by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) requesting Keniry later added that the NWF did not go to most of $300,000 to aid literacy programs for Hispanic children. The bill now goes to President Bush for his the schools to conduct the surveys or check for accuracy. sigaattire. . ; ‘ ‘ “We decided that since we’re sending them to such high-level people, we’ve got to take them on their honor, -The final repairs from last July’s blasting accident were completed over winter break and the and that’s typically how academic surveys are done,” she Foundation Building will hold classes as usual. said. “They know it would reflect poorly if they misrep­ resented the campus, so it’ based on our summary and s -Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Dean Manship has resigned and former Executive Viceanalysis on what people told us.” Some students are wary about the accuracy of the President Dustin Naylor will be taking over the role ofASI President. survey and said they have mixed feelings about the uni­ versity’s recognition for the recycling efforts. “From the outside it looks really good, and we have recycling bins. In fact I was helping put on this confer­ ence on Campus and people made (positive) comments about our efforts,” said Jocelyn Brown, a member of the Environmental Club. “But I don’t think the average stu­ dent has that much awareness of recycling or environ­ mental awareness. I notice the staff will dump stuff in the recycling bins, but not students. But that’s why I’m in the Environmental Club. I’m trying to increase student awareness.” For each of the categories, participating institutions were graded cm a curve, and nationwide an “A” was awarded if 60 percent or more of the campuses imple­ mented the' particular program or met the requirements. For example, some ofthe graded environmental activ­ ities on the report card include water conservation/water efficiency upgrades; nationwide, schools earned an “A.” For the array of materials the schools recycled, nation­ wide, schools received an “A-.” Lower scores were given 300 people die each year from a bacterial infection called for the orientation of students, staff and faculty with the environmental practices. Forthis activity schools nation­ meningitis. wide earned a D. Lower grades were also given under the o f“tiansportation demandmanagement in genYou are at risk if you..... eral,” which looked at the amount of bicycle racks, free/ j ing programs. Nationwide schools received a “C~.” Nancy Quinn, chief of facilities, said rite plans to tact her by e-mail at nhodcins@cstBm.edu orby phone at | I t | g p g p i 1 Iff “We would look forward to having students involved and remind them to use the recycling containers,” said Quinn. “We can work together to make it an even better program.” /CM-1 .| ?Those who would like more information on the study are asked to visit http://www.nwf.org/carapusecology/ stateofthecampusenvironment. * :• . * Smoke * Hang out at bars or clubs * Have irregular sleep patterns Radiant Research is searching for healthy adults for a clinical research study of an investigational vaccine for the prevention of meningitis. Qualified participants will receive up to $100.00 for two visits. Call Mon-Fri for more information 1.877.851.1066 317 North El Camino Real, Suite 506, Encinitas, CA www.radiantresearch.com Spill 1 . 877 . 851.1066 I< ; Recycling Bin at CSUSM Pride Photo/Cande Angeles RESE XA R C H �Count of Monte Cristo By MELANIE ADDINGTON for The Pride m| iL^artte Dicaprip id 1998). origin#M - ftpm Dumas’ acquaintance wfh; Alexander Dumas’ classic 19th cent tury novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, ''te’sffcrrtte, whose younger son Dumas sprang to life again this year; Created by occasionally took 0ft d to t qiltoeational Kevin Reynolds (director of foe abysmal Waterworld), the eighteenth adaptation of foe sipry proves as fiifeldi;ltfe;ofoers,' ' ahpnt Which;hO dfetottoifted "to j if not a bit more attractive. the trip, As the Count of Monte Cristo, web­ Edmund Dantes triumphs over evil plots, site. •; prison, foe bourgeois, and even his own pfehl twisted' revengeful heart In foe film, there is no sBound historical facts. As he is abort to need for foe classic Hollywood dramatiza­ ia t t ^ i^ £ ;:swei^^^f;i ^ . ;feeO(nite caption (a good thing) —Dumas had enough by' OfhiSOWm Reynolds, who successfully told the story of Robin Hood in 1992 with Kevin : .I Costner, proves he’s quite a success with Edmund Dantes to M etced^dsd^C kr^dofMonte Cristo stowed foe release of foe Count He seems tc^j I \ CourtesyphoiomDB.com *I I w |^ |i t o 6s is imprisoned in the Chado best with foe legendary swashbuckling .te q a :(s im ila r -to:: Atealrt*) and his foies, and Dumas has plenty of those; Although foe same story is told, this Dantes afid Mondego), Albert Mondengo takes sin feat-role as Dorleac ito the film. y ^ ^ f ^ t t p s e who betrayed him grows newcomer Henry CavilL However angry you may feel while watch­ version has an appeal all its own, mostly due to its cast James Caviezel (recent star And what a breakout performance! Cavill ing lam'torn Dantes into a whipping boy, .;yy:y:^hrt :tfees^hfean jb release a film other evil'deeds rabout revenge to an America so filled wife far in foe movie business of Angel Byes and Frequency) takes on that surround the innocent Dantes. *§|p anger? W -ou^:anditig.; e l l , f e a t audithe role of Danfes /Count in this version. ^folfo:j%iS'{ par-' ; ’ V :! Although his puppy-dog eyes and sweet good looks and broodDumas was a great lover of theater tially about revenge, but more importantly demeanor work well for him as Danfes, ingetrarisma. use the roman afcort rttimtetpaticm. It’s about freedom Guzman plays the Count’s ser­ it’s difficult to believe his rage and thirst vant and brings a light and hilarious air to feuilleton, or the serial novel. His story- |p^ea<la^:p^ai$:walls, freedom to break fo rte^ g e.< ^ g|g / The role of Fernand Mondego, foe the film. The servant proves that there is teliing techniques remain legendary and through class restrictions and freedom to friend and betrayer ofDanfes, is well exe­ h<mhr amongJhiovea when D an^ saves prove quite adaptable to the big screen (his let go of your anger and live your life. never read fee novel, you cuted by GuyPearce (the actor who wowed him from certain de^th. From that point novels have been adapted for fee screen ’t * can still easily follow the plot. But, I highly audiences in foe 2000 film, Memento}, on, Guzman delightfully brings to life a 105 times), y - , ' ■ ; ” ■ Mondengo’s ludicrous ideas of friendship role that lacked attention in otheradapta- *: 'His best^known works are fee Three yritirtnmea^, -3br.your own enjoyment, CWito- . and greedy need to be foe best could not ticwife.'- ;V: • c, ' lf.fi~ - IMusketeers S brought to life on film 61 reading life Ctam/ s E s I n (f ' ;v Audiences may remember Michael tinfes> most recently in 2001) and yyidF^A:::isdes The Count o f Monte have been better portrayed than by Pearce because of foe intensity he puts into his Wincott’s evil performance as the Guy of CountofMonte Cristo. However, his novel PG*13’ adventure violence/ Gisborne in Robin Hood. Wincott is quite The Vicomte Bragelonne also became Well ; swordplay and some sensuality,'q g tg -z pH | B ^ 1§ V jjfiS The son ofMercedes (she is the love of adept at playing the had guy, and he again known in film as The Man with the Iron REVIEW hopefully The San Diego Asian Film Festival’s given more of a history of the and predictable ending, which Debut is only “Best Narrative Feature Film” fether-son relationships through­ quicklylost its energy andhutnor. a prelude to award. ' • v 5 ’*''VV'^ out foe film* since foal seemed to Castro and Cajayon should have a future flood The Debut takes place within be one of foe major conflicts of sat back in their chairs and of more a 24-hour period, revolving foe story.;;; thought about how foey could mature, deep, around Bett- Mercado*'played by Ho#ever, foe first half of develop more dialogue 'between foul thought­ 'I)ahfe Based, who was also nom- foe film energizing, with the :::ffofcer-: and aofo;'-;:^p|eDiaHy ful Filipino- inated ftn* a best actor Ammy ;humdrdi^.::: foa^': at foe end,;ipfee:f ; : A me r i c an award ffothfo'peiformMce.Sdme1 logue, especially among the older ing what happened between the may know fold best as Rufio, of relatives and Ben’s white frien<te, twoi And I embrace Cruz’ jper* \ films. 31fe|N^ I watched Hook, the non-cartoon and not- who slowly learned about Fili- formance^ so seeing more ofhhn, j the film with 1 quite Peter Pail film sequel. . pmoefikfofoj: especially at the end, would have toy mom and talented sketch ar&t*.Ben , ;I was e^ecifoiy impressed . strengthened the ending; my aunt, who is tombetween his artistic aspira­ .withTkso-.Orolil-sperfor^^ -1 The film also points out are Pilipinas. tions and his fefoer’s expectations as Ben’s fafoer, Roland, who some aspects of Filipino culture, But before we that he bpedme a doctor. Ben is a complicated character S a including foe food and foe entered foe also struggles with his “other” tough and authoritative father Tagalog language. Also, foe Ben and Annabelle Courtesy Photo/debutfUm.ptnoynet.com t h e a t r e , life with his white friends, from with %soft heart for his family. performance of some of the tra­ Auntie Melly whom he hides his Filipino Graz, who normally ditional Filipino dancing, like the By VICTORIA B: SEOALL heritage. R E V I E W ?teys aIongd<te I^ tinikling, was one of foe High­ For The Pride The audience sees much about time they made more ipina singer/actress lights of The Debut. A real Fil­ movies about Filipinos here in of Ben’s conflict, however, while Nora Aunor, gave a passionate ipino dance troupe, Kayamanan Don’t go into TheDebut with Atfifoica;” foe Mercado femily prepares for performance in The Debut and Ng Lahi (rqugh English trans­ the thought that it will be a ' s^Go^wrifers John Castro and Rose? (Ben’s sister, played by didn’t hold rniytfong back with lation: “origin of wealth”) per­ s thought-provoking film on Fili­ Gfofo Cajayoti provide a glimpse Bernadette Balagtas) debutante this character. ■ :. formed much of foe traditional pino life in foe United States, into on Filipino family’s life in bail, ^^ e^^ Roland’s relationsfop with his dancing. Rather, go with the mentality that the United States, Castro is a vet­ On foe night of the ball, own father, Lolo Carlos, is even The film’s soundtrack also it’s somewhat like Save the Last eran when it eomes to writing there’s tensioh after Ben and more complicated. showcases Fifipino talent like , Dance ^xth an .A&ian twist, and afocart U.S. He fos Sister^ friend, Annabelle Veteran actor Eddie Garcia Freda $Mbtic*'DI Icy loe, Grand' you won’t be disappointed. also wrote Diary of a Gangsta inr.qn| Gar- V to ata|^ ;an d ;'^ ;^ WifoSave the Last Dance, Sucka, a satirical film about Fil- another. No doufo Jpy’s ex^boy^ ;<^s (which ^ cast in • .;.fote:; tifors used high schoolers ipino-Ameriean gang members. mend, Ai^usfo ( I^rfon Based* fi^ . F i ^ ^ wfo^ are similar foefihn). I W touch slightlyoh issues ofracism Cajayon not only co-wrote The ''■Dfoife’s-.bfofoef)-;wyt have some- fo the Oscar.^ awacds),|J Mind ': T^ejfyelmi had its world pre­ and fotingfo, while atfoe same Debut, but directed the film. This thing to say aboiit their relation^ miere at tte iSfo Annual Los dance “con­ is tjfe -Cfoaymi; has 1 ship. ‘ _ ; w p ^ S m C] ,:^gel^. ;^tah; Pacific Film and tests^ YouTI find a little bit of directed a feature iilm. * Iiw as still unclear how Ben’s fSfdz’ performancc. Butlappre- 1 Ms iti some parts of TAe Debut, ;• The Debut garnered;several fafoer tifolyfelt about B etfsper- ctafod the. filfoniakers’ decision andits way but awards, including “Best Inde- sonal dream o f becoming ah ib indtade to<& Mlipino to select ; Overall, I liked the film and pendent Feature” from the 2001 artist rather than a doctor. J actors as Craz recently fois past Friday in Mira looked at it as a teeny-bopper/ Ammy Awards (which honors Maybe we’re not supposed to Even wifo a good beginning, pop film that slightly skimmed ^fon/^ian^m efican films and- find Oul Jfo 9 4 mip^j the last half of foe filth disap­ ;; fflta ta iafed[;^G-13 by foPpHpho culture. But aetbp). The film also won foe utes. 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Servesfourpeople menu options from six in the morning i ^ ^ ^ i? ^ ^ ^ ^ 'ih g h ::|^ ^ ^ ^ i^ ^ & ;| 8T i^ h ^ ig ^ it;v /mitilnn»in.tte;eveoi^.:';:• ' *-* '■\ :[:' Celebrating Your College Success A m i June 2002 G rads! Order your Personalized Graduation Announcements _ 1- 800- 353-5299 www.shop.jostens.com um ’ v‘ S T O " R tv E <1 ° * ™ $ �During early registration at the end oilast semester, we heard remarks from many students rangingJxom disgust to disappointmeht*We lotow that the same problems occur at universities across the nation, but Cal State San Marcos has a unique opportunity to learn from and not perpetuate the foibles of public educa­ tion. ' “I can’t believe there is only one sec­ tion offered” “Two of the classes I need are scheduled at the same time. What do I do, I want to graduate this semes­ ter?” “Most of the classes I want are only offered in foe late afternoon or evening, and I have to work.” The list goes on... We understand CSUSM is a com­ muter campus and all student issues can’t be addressed individually and solved immediately, but CSUSM prides itself on student/faculty ratio and focuses on I can't believe there is only one section offered * “Two of the classes I need we scheduled at the same time. What do I da, I want to graduatethissemester? As the university continues to grow and the administration looks to the future and all the possibilities the institution has the potential to achieve, we would like to ask them to take a step back from the 1 0-yeaf blueprint and remember that although projections show 12,000 stu­ dents in 2 010, we don’t want the admin­ istration to forget about and inadvertently neglect the 6,600 students already attend- E D IT O R IA L providing a more personalized education compared to other state universities. Would it be too much to ask to have faculty, staff, and administration get together earlier or spend a bit more time on scheduling and use good communica­ tion and organization skills, which they passionately teach us, to help alleviate some of the more common problems that consistently recur each semester during registration? We dotft want to continually or overly criticize the School we have chosen to :attend, but doesn'tthere seem to be an apa­ thetic air around campus, which increases exponentially around registration time and The Pride We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mela­ nie Addington and Victoria Segall for their hard work and dedication as editors of the Pride. They have not o nly set us up for success, but given an open invita­ tion for any help we may need as we Transition into new editorship. Their actions show that there is a real community developing at Cal State San Marcos. T hank you and good luck in your endeavors. Claudia Ignacio dames Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Amy Bolaski Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall Co-Bditor Co^Bd& V or News Editor Peature Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Ail opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or * of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address,, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be Claudia Ignacio James Newell P ride Editors then again when we all have to stress out and crash courses, sitting on our crossed fingers, hoping for a spot? When these issues are taken into consideration with the students already attending, it is a matter of concern, hut now that SDSU has increased admission requirements and the CSU has slated CSUSM as North County’s university, it leaves us with more questions than answers. Who is going to teach the extra students? Where will they park? Where will they sit? And would they be happy at CSUSM of longing to be somewhere a ljfe? ' "‘ . * submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of ' commercial enterprises or ventures..The Pridd reserves the right to triect any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The P ride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.esusmpride.com HAVE A N OPINION? S UBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDEmCSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Prideelectronic mail account, rather than the individu Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride i f you are interested in writing news articles. Visit ourwebsite and submit your vote. http://www.csusmpride.com LETTERS A re you p lan n in g on jo in in g a club d u rin g W elcom e W eek? Letter to-the editors This is my fifth semester at Ca! State San Marcos and if I have gained noth­ ing else through my education, I have this: Cal State San Marcos is the most frustrating school to deal with when trying to register. I am on financial aid mid therefore do not pay when I register~it is called fee deferment. On file financial aid web site for Cal State San Marcos, it states, “CSUSM recognizes that the financial aid process takes time; and therefore allows students to defer payment of fees pending the receipt of financial aid.’’ =JI5^lfe:4ay-^ficr:r^istm ^Lm n. non-payment. And every semester 3p" total) CaL State San Marcos sends me an e-mail from the cashiers informing me of my mistake of not paying wbile registering and thereby dropping me from all of my classes. ' . . |r - R i g h t . - ► |jf The first cotiple of Semesters I just brushed it off, thinking that the prob­ lems were just accidental. Then the third semester I got angry. So I complained. I ttKHi^t h Would stop there but it kept going for two smote semesters. . \ Why did they drop me from my classes every semester when I had a fee deferment? | Spl of commuoication? I (to thM I have fee deferment figured out though. Lfthey irritate you enough, you defer paying to attend such a poor school and Instead take your money (or financial aid in this case) to another school that has its act together. ■ ‘ uncommon amount of students at this school about the lack of communication between Emissions, cashiers, and finaneial aid. If this school has any chance of growing, they wUl figure nut how they can make the level of frustration Melanie Addington • CSUSM Graduate Student (if I can register) ; .... :S|**V« S h l/ y 60 50 tt "8 40 ’S ■i 30 O 20 1 0 MB + % 'm m1 ■I , ■ .... . lim 1 ■J r 1 H ill m H' ........ m1 mm il|l* |l|p lK p ll 0 Yes No Maybe Only if ther$ I would but is something don’t have interesting time �T he P rid e Tuesday, February 05,2002 7 the Mayan cities lost in toe* covered with rainforest, which meets the sky at the Aside frcm being skilled astronomers, rain forest, and forgotten by modern day horizon.. the Edzntas were proficient in building Mayans, until some local peasants disWatching the sunset was peaceful and hydraulic systems for capturing precipicoyered it in 1906. It was initially named we could feel how time runs out as the tated water and distributing it around the Itznd, which was supposed to mean “The sun gracefully escapes below the horizon, city. Archaeologists discovered irrigation By Vladislav Celik House if the Itzas” the ancestors of the Knowing that the view from that vintage systems with dozens of miles of elaborate Wot Hie Pride Maya nation. After the discovery, archae- point has not changed fer all the centuries canals. ologists had to come up. with some names since the edifice was built, we felt like a The Five Story Building was built As we left Palenque, located in the ffr the individual structures in Bdzni. part of the whole history* maybe even a mostly; with rectangular stone blocks Mexican state of Chiapas, Iobservedhow Since little was known about their pur- part of the Universe, That is a privileged assembled with great mastery. Each story the eleyation of the terrain descended; and pose, the names given were awkward and feeling that can seldom result ftom a short of the building has a number of rooms by the time we reached the neighboring uninventive: That isi how one of the most sightseeing visit like ours;Consequently, to which one can enter through square state of Campeche, the terrain was flat. impressive structures was plainly named all bur thoughts Were part ofa big context, openings resembling pigeonholes when The capital city of Campeche has the “The Five Story Building” and the smaE imd Mvial problems in life observed ftom the distance. Monolithic same name as fire state itselfand is located When we visited Edznd in January of seemed distantand unimportant. columns, reminiscent of the ones in the on the western coast of the Yucatan pen- 2000, it was not because its ruins were on In the Mayan architecture, the build- ancient Greek temples, support some insula. It is washed by the shallow waters our “must-see” list, but because it was on ings were aligned with the sides of die openings. The rooms are relatively small of the Gulf of Mexico? where it is not ourway from Palenque to Merida. How- world and with the trajectory of the celes- and dark and some are connected with unusual to find oil-drilling rigs. The city ever, the visit turned out to be a great tial objects. According to the March/April others. of Campeche has a rich colonial history experience. 1996 issue of Arqueologia Mexiana, the Unlike in the archaeological sites in because it was a major port of entry for 1 knew, about the city ftom archae- axial line passing through the center of the USA, visitors to Edzni can roam the Spanish colonizers in the 16th Cen- ological books which all show die most the Five Story Building and 3 other major abound unattended, enter die rooms and tury. famous edifice in the complex, the Five structures in Edzn&has the angle of285.5 caves, and climb the walls. It is a paradise Beyond Campeche’s narrow coastal Story Building, ftom the assumed “front”, degrees. The angle is the trajectory of for adventurous visitors who want to see strip begins the region’s vast rainforest, or western side. From that angle it appears the sun on August 13, the day on which, everything and feel like a discoverer. By which had for centuries harbored a great plain and simple. according■•to the Muyan belief, foetreal- having theonly attendant of the archaeocivilization that knew nothing about the When I observed the Five Story Builds endar started 3 millenniums ago. Antonio logical site in his little cabin half a mile distant land on the other side ofthe world ing from different angles.itseemed tome.Benavides, the seniorarchaeologist and a'svay, wefeltlikeexplorers of the lost or about the changes that would come With that each angle supported a new pereep- .the author ofdie article Edznil, Campeche, * city. E t p ^ ^ :ex p fe^ G « ::.< ^ ;^ te most tibn of how jt actually looked. From the compares the significance of that date the d ^ g h t was running out, we si^aU ssju E S dB ;: the region northwestern side,kfesembledapyramfo8 fee Mayas wife the significance of feeday hadto move on. Our car was waking in thanthe ofChrist’s birthtp feeChristians. Itjs dift the parking lotin front of die site. As we oiily about 3f ffiiles inland. Archaeblo- one undemeath creating the iinpression ficuh ibr an amateur to decide whether drovedownfee bumpyroad to Merida human settlement ofthe perspective. Alo^gflightofstairs that analogy is scientifically sound, but leavingEdznitothe mercy ofthe rainforj d S e . e n n t i n m f e s i y f i f o f e f e b gi^nd l e ^ : darkness, wesorted through dB ab '^i«S : Edznd performed lunar observations. The our memories bf the great Mayan city we re« a' i> ^ # h SBiaU temple, which Five Story Buildingis aligned with another justleft behind. . the photo: Author "V ’ y could admire a frill circle view. All that line feat passes at 300 degrees azimtife, Vladislav Celik landing on fee upper Edzn&ifedJar.centuries been one of l eoald see around fee complex was fee which coincides wife fee lunar trajectory, level ofthe Five Stray Bqilding. W ear your pride Jostens Ring Days: ■ ; *’ - ': • a * 10am - 3pm at The University Store jostens U N IVER S ITY STORE �SDSIJ’SAdmission Requirements >»A rticie cbuL from pg 1 that his campus would be unable to support its students by the end of the decade without the measure: Transfer students who have already applied for fall admission based on the old criteria may face problems gaining admission, as well as ail area highschool seniors who have applied for fell admission* The measure is expected to affect approximately 250 ending fresh­ men and i50 transfers this ^ think it’s horrible for someone who’s already ^ Ifo d and had his dr her heart set on going to SDStl” said Jason Yee, a Palomar student who plans on transferring to SDSU* There should be a clause for those who have already applied for the fell semester, and the new policy should go into effect in the spring.” Decferihg Highway 56 as the divid­ ing line between local and out-of-thearea students leaves both MiraCosta and Palomar students responsible for main­ taining the higher GPA if they wish to attend SDSU Vista resident and SDSU student Christine Ferrara said, “There are way too many people at SDSU;- no one cm get classes* W$ going to take me longer to graduate because of over­ crowding* I think it’s a good measure* If people really want to attend SDSU, they’ll have to workharder foir iri* Prior to 1999, the standard require­ ment of a 2*0 was in effect for all incom­ ing students, but the creation of the TAG (Transfer Agreement Guarantee) pro­ gramin 1990 and the stipulation that all students coming from outside Region 10 .must live "a 2 M County students, who still needed only a 2*0 to be eligible for admission to susu . 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I i :• ‘ I ■ ■ I # I m I m r',1 i < I ........... By MELANIE ADDINGTON For The Pride Pride Photo/James Newell Time and Again, a local Jazz band plays on the Dome Terrace to kick-off Black History Month. Musicians pictured are: “Sugar” on the keys, Earl Baults on the say, and Charles Smith, Assis­ tant Director of Upward Bound at CSUSM, on the drums. New Parking Proposal By: GEORGE BURGESS JR., cost of parking in designated Pride Staff Writer areas to as much as $200 a semes­ AMY BOLASKI, Graduate Intern ter and could go into effect as early as Summer 2002. Students In an Associated Students, pay $62 per semester to park on Inc. (ASI) committee meeting on campus, while students at nearby January 23, Parking Services pre­ Palomar College and San Diego sented a “Zoned Parking System” State University pay $108 and proposal, which would convert $30 per semester to park in any all campus lots to general lots student lot, respectively. and implejnent a proximity pay­ Williams reiterated the plan ment system, a system in which is still in the proposal stage,, but “the closer you park, the more said, “The president can approve you pay,” according to Parking the proposal; it doesn’t have to Services Technology Coordina­ be voted on.” President Gonzalez tor Robert Williams. was unavailable for comment. The proposal, which is sched­ ASI President Dustin Naylor uled for a vote on February 18, said the committee voting on the will, if approved, increase the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) shifted powers again on Friday, Feb. 1 when Dean Man­ ship resigned from his position as student president and Execu­ tive Vice President Dustin Naylor took over duties as President of ASI. “It was hard cleaning out my office ... I was fighting with it. I really wanted to stay but I need to work and pay bills,” said Manship. This is not the first major change in the ASI staff this year. First, Darlene Willis, Execu­ tive Director, left before the Fall 2001 semester. Susana Gonzalez stepped in as interim director until Keith Speers took over three months ago. Then, Vice President Vinnie Williams resigned after his first few weeks in office due to per­ sonal reasons during the fall semester. The board replaced Wil­ liams with Undergraduate Repre­ sentative Dustin Naylor. Now the 24-year-old business Will issue has four spots for students to sit in. “I encourage students to use their voice, and join the com­ mittee if they wantjto have a say in how the proposal is handled,” said Naylor. The primary goal of the “Zoned Parking System” is to generate revenue for future park­ ing construction costs, including two more surface lots and a park­ ing structure, needed to match population growth and physical development. “We’ve got to go up - we’re running out of surface space,” said Williams. One of the chal­ lenges Parking Service faces is graduate, Manship, has resigned after serving three semesters. “Although I am sad to move on, I do so in confidence that Associated Students will continue to grow and remain the official voice of the students of Cal State San Marcos. I do believe that this organization is better now than when I arrived, and on its way to being even greater with your guidance and support,” said Man­ ship in his letter of resignation. The two resigned heads of ASI, Dean Manship and Vinnie Williams, were elected by approx­ imately 245 students, or 3% of the campus population. However, more changes are anticipated for ASI as a new semester unfolds and a vice presi­ dent has yet to be elected in place of Naylor. “The system can work with­ out a vice president. The duties are delegated to other officers,” said Dr. Francine Martinez, vice president for Student Affairs, and President’s Designee on the ASI board of directors. Martinez said she is excited about » >Article cont. on pg 2 Increase creating another lot specifically for residents when the dorms open, scheduled for 2004, as well as funding the cost of the two new surface lots and a structure. Current calculations, accord­ ing to the minutes, indicate that without increasing revenue, the university parking operation vfill be “in the red” in two years. According to Williams, the uni­ versity must have, due to bond measures, two-thirds of the con­ struction costs in a reserve bank account two years before con­ struction begins. Williams called the proposal a “hot topic” and said that Parking Fee Services is approaching groups on campus “for feedback and suggestions for improvement.” Because faculty and staff have their parking fees protected by contract, which can only be negotiated through the California Faculty Association (CFA), Park­ ing Services cantiot raise faculty and staff parking fees Williams said, “We have to have a $ 14 a month area /or park­ ing, because that’s what faculty/ staff pay to park. If we can’t raise their fees, due to bargaining unit issues, we have to provide an area for them to park.” » >Article cont. on pg 3 President Gonzajez Appointed by President Bush to the Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor President Bush appointed Cal State San Marcos President Alex­ ander Gonzalez on Jan. 28 to serve oij Bush’s Commission on Educational Excellence for His­ panic Americans. Gonzalez is one of only two Californians that have been appointed to this com­ mission of 17 members, and the only president of a institution of higher learning. According to Gonzalez, the purpose of the commission is to prepare Hispanic Americans to go on to higher education or at least to graduate from high school and gain the ability to get a good job. “I would hope that one of the purposes would be that we get more Hispanic or Latinos into the university level or beyond in professional schools,” said Gonzalez. “The most obvious benefit for CSUSM is that I am going to be rep­ resenting the university and people will know that San Marcos exists. This is one of the barri­ ers that we have today. Raise the awareness level of the campus, and the more indirect benefit is that some of the advisory will be enacted and local President Gonzalez. Pride Photo/James Newell students can benefit from that,” said Gon­ zalez. “What I learn from the commission hopefully I can share with the campus com­ munity.” Gonzalez said his role as a professional educator will be to look at the high drop­ out rate of Hispanic students; and he will bring his experiences and findings to the commission. “We can close the achievement gap but one of the major issue for higher education is student preparedness.. .You can get in college but if you are not prepared it is not going to last. Therefore, retention becomes a very important issue,” said Gon­ zalez. “If students are not pre­ pared well, that is going to be a barrier for or to their success.” Furthermore, Gonzalez said that the high drop-out rate of Hispanics is a nation-wide prob­ lem. “Just about every state of the Union has a Hispanic speak­ ing population of some size .. It is a big issue.” Gonzalez, who was born and raised in East L.A. and attended Garfield High School, will now have the opportunity to be in » >Article cont. on pg 3 �Women’s Leadership Conference By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor “Decisions Count!” is the theme for this year’s Women’s Leadership Conference. After a three-year lapse, on Friday, March 8, 2002, Cal State San Marcos will once again host the women’s leadership confer­ ence. This year the committee is targeting North County women from local high schools, CSUSM and the community. The two high-school partici- pants are Valley Center High School and El Camino High School. “Mentoring is our primary concern, and by creating small groups in those divisions the conference will be more struc­ tured,” said Director of Student and Residential Life, Bridget K. Blanshan. The event includes workshops for each and all of the groups and a keynote speaker. In addition, the topics will include networking, bal­ ancing work and personal lives, effective communication, and staying healthy. The confer­ ence is a one-day event. The committee is taking applications from which a total of 90 women will be selected to participate in the conference. The selection will be made based on career inter­ est and other areas. There is an application fee of $ 10. “Our goal is to maximize women’s understanding of their advan­ tages and options,” said Blan­ shan. If you would like more information, please contact Julie Wright at 760-750-4970. ASI P r e s i d e n t R e s i g n s »>Article cont. from pg. 1 the changes, but that the first thing she did after hearing of Manship’s resignation was to check in with Naylor because he was taking on his third posi­ tion in ASI this year. Martinez said that at the first board meeting since Man­ ship’s resignation there is “an enhanced purpose within the organization.” She said this enhanced purpose comes partially from Manship’s continuity in leader^ ship from last year and par­ tially from Keith Speers, new Executive Director. “Dean built a foundation. He created a board that could step in within a moment’s notice. [When he began], Keith Speers breathed some new air and excited ASI,” said Martinez. Manship ran for re-elec­ tion last May after serving two semesters as ASI presi- dent. “I knew I was graduating in December, but I didn’t think of it that way,” said Manship, when asked if he planned on leaving office while campaign­ ing for re-election. Manship said that his per­ sonal goal “that students never knew or saw” and one he accomplished was the restruc­ turing of the ASI organization. Business practices of the orga­ nization were cleaned up and “we had to get everything in line for the chancellor’s audit this year,” said Manship. The audit is still in process. However, Manship said that, while in office, he would have liked to put together more programs. When prompted for ideas, he explained that former student Rita Reynolds brought the idea of a laptop-leasing pro­ gram to ASI, but the idea was never developed by the board. Manship said he also had ideas about an electronic board that posts the day’s events, sim­ ilar to the one,at SDSU. “Post­ ing at the university is rough and not very student centered. It’s like they don’t want it to seem like a university campus sometimes,” he said. But, at the end of his term, Manship said he feels confi­ dent leaving the board in the hands of Executive Director Keith Speers and new presi­ dent Dustin Naylor. For now, the Executive Vice President position and College of Education represen­ tative positions remain unfilled. However, campaigns for next year’s positions begin March 1 and voting will happen in May. Whether the two positions will be filled by the end of the term or by the time other candidates begin vying for positions has yet to-be determined. Q&A with New Student President: Dustin Naylor By MELANIE ADDINGTON For The Pride Dustin Naylor began the 2001-02 school year as undergrad­ uate representative for the student government, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) and a writer for The Pride. However, Naylor quickly had to adjust to his new role as Exec­ utive Vice President when, after a few weeks, Executive Vice PresidentVinnie Williams resigned. Although the bylaws for ASI state that the student president can name his new VP, Manship asked the board to decide on the replace­ ment for Williams. The board chose Naylor. After one semester as VP, he had to again adjust to a new role as student president when Dean Man­ ship resigned at the beginning of the spring semester. Due to Naylor’s new and busy schedule, The Pride chose to con­ duct an e-mail interview with him. It proceeded as follows: (The Pride) Q: When did you first find out you were becoming president? (Dustin Naylor-ASI President) Dustin Naylor. Pride Photo/Archives 300 people die each year from a bacterial infection called meningitis. You are at risk if you..... * Smoke * Hang out at bars or clubs * Have irregular sleep patterns Radiant Research is searching for healthy adults for a clinical research study of an investigational vaccine for the prevention of meningitis. Qualified participants will receive up to $100.00 for two visits. Call Mon-Fri for more information 1 .8 7 7 .8 5 1 .1 0 6 6 317 North El Camino Real, Suite 506, Encinitas, CA www.radiantresearch.com R 1.877.851.1066 AaAN nr R E S E^A R C H A: I was told Dean had turned in his resignation at 5 pm last Friday. Q: How do you feel about being promoted in such a short amount of time (four months) to VP and then to President? A; It’s a very exciting and unique experience to sit on the Board of Directors. I strive to con­ tribute to the students of Cal State San Marcos the same compassion and integrity, whether my position is Undergraduate Rep., Executive V.P., or President. Q: What strengths do you bring to the job? A: As a transfer student, I quickly became involved in student organizations here at Cal State San Marcos. I served as recruitment chair and corporate secretary for Sigma Alpha Epsilon, one of the largest student organizations here on campus. I sat on the Board of Directors as Undergraduate repre­ sentative and Executive Vice Presi­ dent for ASI before accepting the President’s position. Being con­ stantly exposed to a diverse and dynamic group of students enables me to clarify and express student voice and opinion. Q: What is the big difference between the two positions? A: As President, I am the offi­ cial representative for the corpora­ tion on campus, in the community, and with schools and organiza­ tions thereof. I serve as sole medi­ ator to the Board of Directors and generally supervise and direct the business of the officers of the corpo­ ration. Both positions deal mainly with meeting on university and ASI committees. Whereas the Exec. VP handles issues regarding students, the president focuses more on deal­ ings with faculty and adminis­ tration. [Now] I sit on a variety of committees, including Budget Review, Student Fees, arid Instructionally Related Activities. Q: What are you going to do to handle such a change? A: Prior experience with the Board and working .closely with Dean in the last couple years makes the transition to President very comfortable. Time manage­ ment and good xommunication is key. Q: Does it say anything about the ASI administration how some­ one can easily jump around to dif­ ferent positions in such a short amount of time? A: The face of the Board of Directors changes with every year. Our bylaws are structured to handle such a change in a professional business manner. Q: Is this new position going to affect your classes this semester? A: It definitely affected my class status within the Pride. But for the most part: No. Q: What else is going on at ASI right now? ASI is currently in the middle of Black History Month, spon­ soring a scheduled calendar of events, including a Black History Month Breakfast featuring key­ note speaker Dr. Karen Whitehearst-Payne on Friday, Feb. 15. We have included men’s and wom­ en’s lacrosse and soccer in our list of recreational activities, and are excited about the formation of a coed surf team, which is expected to be highly competitive at a national level. Come spring, we expect a huge turnout for intra­ mural basketball, flag football, and drop-in volleyball. Q: Do you think you will run for re-election in May? If not, why? If so, why? A: I graduate in May; I will not be running for re-election Q: What advice dp you have to new students (as far as getting involved)? A: I would advise that students try to meet new people. College is a networking strategy designed to bring individuals together to create successful partnerships and lasting friendships. I encourage students to get involved with clubs, recreation sports, Greek life, honor societies, and on-campus programming. ASI provides room for involve­ ment in student and universitybased committees, giving students voice in decisions that affect them. I would also like to see inter­ action within the transfer and grad­ uate community here at Cal State San Marcos. Gaining insight from upper-classmen helps our univer­ sity in that the opinion voiced now will contribute to educational standards, policies, student fees and programming to .come in later years. As our university grows, our students need to realize that their contributions to the university will ultimately determine how our how our graduates and our degrees are weighted in San Diego and sur­ rounding communities. �Parking Fee Increase Promises a Better Structure CSUSM Parking Lots Courtesy photo/www. csusm.edu »A rticle cont. from pg 1 That area would, according to the proposal, be in Zone 3, which will include lots B, N and O. Although faculty and staff currently park in the lot closest to campus (E), if the proposal goes through, that lot would fall into the newly instated Zone i, which students would then have access to for $50 per month. Faculty and staff would be required to park in Zone 3, the $14 per month zone in which students may also purchase parking. Williams said that Parking Services has “run into resistance from union representatives on*^ campus” regarding zoning the lots. According to the pro­ posal, this new threezone system is designed to allow flexibility for all users by segregating zones based on proximity to campus. In addition to the $14 per month Zone 3, two more zones will be desig­ nated. Zone 1, which would consist of lots C, E, and N, would run students $50 per month, per space. Zone 2, or lots B, C, J, N, and O, would comprise the $30 per month spaces. A consultant was brought in last semester to assess the parking situation on campus, arid recom­ mended the zonal parking system, suggesting that both the shuttle and stack park­ ing was not cost effective for Parking Services, according to the minutes from the Jan­ uary 23 meeting. Parking Services has asked ASI to assist in bring­ ing students accurate infor­ mation about the proposal and its effects. Parking Ser­ vices falls under thejurisdic­ tion of Campus Enterprises* but Director Dora Knoblock could not be reached for comment as of press time. P»M m Parking Lett ' l ot B i President Gonzalez A p p o i n t e d b y B ush »>Article from pg 1 the same commission as Jaime Escalante, the other Californian appointed to the commission and who became famous in the 1988 feature film, Stand and Deliver. The film was mod­ eled after the predominately Hispanic Garfield High School. The Commission members will do four things. First, they will advise U.S. secretary of Education Rod Paige on the progress of Hispanic Americans in closing the academic achievement gap and meeting the promise of the new No Child Left Behind Act of2001. Second, they will monitor and measure the per­ formance of federal agencies in creating federal initiatives within the Hispanic community and hold them responsible for improving the participation of His­ panic Americans in federal education programs. Third, they will identify suc­ cessful methods of expanding paren­ tal, state and local government, private sector, and community involvement in improving education. Fourth, they will recommend ways the federal gov­ ernment can assist Hispanic parents successfully prepare their children to graduate from high school and pursue postsecondary educational opportuni­ ties. The commission members will work together to deliver interim and final reports to President Bush. Gonza­ lez said that the first meeting of this commission will be at the end of the month. The commission will endure a little more than one year with, the final report due no later than March 31,2002, and shortly after that the commission will terminate. New Bus Route: 347 By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On February 17, the North County Transit Center District (NCTD) will introduce their new name: “A Breeze throughout North County.” NCTD will change its name to accompany the many route changes that the new Fast Forward program brings to North County residents. Among the new adjustments, Cal State San Marcos’ students coming from Escondido can choose to take the new route number 347. For more infor­ mation on the new routes and changes please stop by Commons 203 to pick up a new Rider’s Guide. SAN MARCOS “ St tm O Escondido A.S.I. Elections 2002 Im x m ESCONDIDO Center IjggLi Candidates Needed! Hm oe Run for the following positions Mm D President Executive Vice President Vice President of External Affairs Corporate Secretary College of Art’s and Sciences Representative (3 needed) College of Business Representative (2 needed) Undergraduate Representative (2 needed) Post Baccalaureate Representative Childcare Representative Pick up an application and information packet in the Student and Residential Life office (C R A 4116), the ASI office (COM 203), the Library, or online. Return completed applications by February 27th, 5pm to the Student and Residential Life office Elections to be held on line March 25th-29th!!! WOW? A new route that travels directly to CM State San Marcos from Escondido, W I ilna nueva nita qua va diiedamenle a OW Cal State Maitos dktsdN SscorvdkJo. f New Bus Route Number 347 Courtesy photo/http://www.gonctd.com/nctd_web/routes/347. html LIFEGUARD & SWIM INSTRUCTORS WANTED!. The Palomar Family YMCA Aquatic Program is looking for employees who enjoy working outdoors and working with children Pay Range: $8.50-11.50 per hour Deadline to Apply Feb. 18th (No experience necessary, Aquatic Background pre­ ferred) Please stop by Palomar Family YMCA @ 1050 N. Broadway in Escondido to pick up an applica­ tion. Any questions please contact Laura Wilson, �Seeing Through the Sand of Time photos for MIT, several advertis­ ing agencies, painters and water­ colorists. And as an educator, I found that education always took me to photog­ raphy, and pho­ tography always took me back to education,” said Morris. The uniqueness of his presen­ tation lies within the arrangement of the photographs displayed. According to Morris, there was no specific way of organizing the pictures. However, structure By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer The theme “seeing comes before words” describes the meaning of celebrating Black History Month through the per­ spective of artist Major Morris, who has amplified the life and times of inner-city youngsters by presenting diverse black and white images in his photography exhibition: “Sands of My Time: An Eclectic View.” “The children in these photographs are reminiscent of how I grew up and the gles I encountered groping way through an underprivi leged youthful existence, images show that kids hopes and dreams that need be nurtured,” said Morris. Currently a North local, Morris’ passion for tography was uplifted and moti vated by the birth of his and complemented by his of working in a dark room, His#personal discovery ena. him to build a bridge between passion and profit. “I shot or not, the effect of the exhi­ bition highlights Morris’ artistic character. “Everything here is candid. It is not staged. There is no statement being made here. Photog­ raphy, to me, is the essence of sensing, and being there at that feeling, particular moment. My reward is the interpretation,” said Morris. Morris’ versatile approach, utilizing photographic landscapes, still-life imagery, and abstract concepts has not only given him a voice of expression, but a m edium to share his love and passion for life and photogra­ phy with his audience. “My hope is that photographs will continue to offer honest and significant observations on life as I haVe and continue to experience it, and that I will leave ... footprints on the sands of time [and] that others, seeing, may take heart again, and perhaps, affect mean­ ingful change,” said Morris. Major Morris’ “Sands of My Time: An Eclectic View,” will be on display in the library through­ out the month of February. Art Exhibit by Major Morris Pride photo/Marlino Bitanga C a l i f o r n i a ’s Wi n t e r D i v e r s i t y By: JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Day One Under the luminescence of the earth’s night lantern, our long loop around California bega# as we headed up the 395 toward Lake Tahoe. The night was par­ tially clear, and when the fog and haze gave way to a patch of clear sky, we noticed the rays of the full moon reflecting off the snow that collects in the mountaintop valleys. As the moon and the haze battled throughout the last hours of early morning, we passed through moments of eerie half-darkness, any and all light obscured by low-lying clouds. Then, just as we were forced to slow our speed to a crawl along the winding mountain road, the fog broke and the moon’s rays combined with the snow’s white glow shining almost as bright as day. Day Two The second day of our road ration, like a scantily clad woman or an unlucky slip on the ice. Day Six Gliding atop the Heavenly Ski Resort on a gorgeous blue­ bird day, the view extended out to the point where vision stops and imagination takes over. Sit­ ting down in the snow at approx­ imately 10,000 feet and taking in the scenery is a testament to the diversity found in Sierras, mountains around were compl et e l y blanketed trip was the generally excepted with and most recognized excuse for a snow, party, New Years Eve. We were from staying with friends in the down­ vistas on the town area of South Lake Tahoe, mountaintop we could see which is situated on the GardnervCalifornia and Nevada ille, which border. Everyone met is a quaint at our friend’s apart­ farm town ment, and after a cold, slippery at the base of the range leading walk we neared the casino area on up to Lake Tahoe. I scanned the Nevada side of the state line. the countryside and followed one Riot police, darned with clubs, particular mountain from its peak pistols and shielded visor hel­ to its base. I was mesmerized by mets, lined the barricaded streets, the land’s transformation. As my which were open only to foot vision descended the mountain, I traffic. In a menacing, yet con­ observed the lush evergreen trees tradictory peacekeeping action, and snow-covered hills disappear the police funneled the sheep-like and slowly lead into the valley herd of people toward the blocks and barren flat farmland of Gardsurrounding the casinos. In and nerville. around the casinos it was a Mardi Day Eight Gras-style scene of drunken dis­ We arrived in Santa Cruz the order and mayhem, as vacation­ night before and even though it ers and locals alike rode the blur was still cold, there was no snow, of alcohol and gambling into the and I could once again smell the new year, screaming and banter­ ocean. I love the mountains and ing at all possible points of inspi- TRAVEL the beauty only found at extreme altitudes, but-lhere is something about being close to the ocean; it just feels like home. After a morning of slowly waking up and shaking off the long, rainy drive from Tahoe, we took off to find the waves of Santa Cruz, which all surfers have heard about. When most people think of the beach and surfing, they think more intense. The water was cold and uninviting; I could actually feel the difference in density. When I fell it was much more difficult to penetrate through the surface of the water. And when I was beneath the water, the cold penetrated deep into my bones, at times, to the point of pain. It was a dip into the menacing natural elements of the Northern Califor- about a sunny Malibu day with warm water, surfers in swim trunks, and families playing on the beach. Going to the beach in Santa Cruz in the winter was not at all the commonly accepted image of surfing; it was much nia Coast. The waves were big, and although I had a great time, it was much more serious than what most surfers consider fun. By the end of the day, I felt, both men­ tally and physically, drained. �Tricks of the Trade Cheap R o m a n t i c D ining By, LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor 5 ounces cocoa powder 1 lb. butter or margarine By: GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pound cake 1 lb. sugar 1 lb. butter 1 lb. flour 1 lb. eggs Method: Mix ingredients and bake Vanilla Sauce 1 qt. milk V lb. sugar i Method: 6-8 eggs Mix and bake in oven at 350 degrees until the 1 or 2 vanilla beans, sliced in half % cake looks like you want to eat it. Method: Cookie Dough / Sweet Dough Mix ingredients thoroughly and heat under 1 lb. sugar a low flame until the sauce thickens to a 2 lbs. butter medium consistency; remove and chill. When 3 lbs. flour is it done? The spoon test. Take a spoon, and dip it the sauce. What you are looking Method: for is whether or not the sauce evenly coats Mix ingredients and bake at 350 degrees. Get the spoon without running off it. Remember, creative and add your favorite chocolate candy this is a sauce that will render vanilla scram­ or some fruits and nuts to the dough. bled eggs if over-cooked or cooked on a high flame. Pie Crust 3 lbs. flour Tips: 2 lbs. shortening/lard Remember to weigh your dry ingredients and 1 lbs. water use measuring cups for liquid ingredients, including eggs. Method: Always combine your liquid ingredients first This basic piecrust is perfect for any fruit pie and slowly add your dry ingredients to avoid lumps; use a mixer when possible. Don’t worry about time and temperature — Chocolate Sponge Cake 350 degrees until it’s done. Have fun! 30 eggs 30 ounces sugar 25 ounces flour This Valentine’s Day put on your saddle shoes and head down to Oceanside Beach. Ruby’s Diner, located at the end of the Oceanside Pier, is definitely the right place to eat or share a milkshake. From the cute uniformed waitresses, to the black and white checkerboard floors, to the Jukebox Oldies, Ruby’s is a fun throwback to the 1950’s. Ruby’s menu includes classic diner favorites: burgers (any style, including turkey, veggie or chicken), tacos, and salads. They also offer firings (a basket mixed with French by Norman Rockwell. Courtesy photo/rockwellsite.com “ Sunset”by Norman Rockwell. Courtesy photo/rockwellsite. com Fries and Onion Rings). When order­ ing a milkshake, you can’t go wrong, they have plenty to choose from and they are definitely big enough for two. Okay, so why go on Valentine’s Day? Ruby’s is the ideal spot to watch the sunset and the price is right: the menu ranges from $3 -&15. Plus, after dinner, you can kick off your shoes and walk along beach. Now that you've worked hard all semester, Don't you deserve to get off? (Campus, that is) SANDWICHES COFFEE PASTRIES SMOOTHIES SALADS & LOTS MORE! sa n M a r c o s, c a RELAXED ATMOSPHERE POWER SURGE CAFE 2 41 S. TWIN OAKS VALLEY PP. OPEN TIL 11PM 6 NIGHTS A WEEK LIVEMUSIC EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY NIGHTS ALMOSTA M INUTS S AN MARCOS (PBm M BNO PON on th o N o x rm m o p OAKS ANSOAKHAM . (760) 752-0669 (760) 782-1965 (m) W W 0W U 00C P .e0M W .P m K A B �By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer With Valentine’s Day creep­ ing slowly around the corner, some of us may recall the inci­ dent in the 5th grade when we were passed a folded up, heartshaped letter that read, “Will you be my boyfriend/girlfriend? Circle yes or no.” In spite of this memory from our adolescent past, we can look at this situation as our prema­ ture, ceremonial way of obtain­ ing the title boyfriend/girlfriend to justify a committed relation­ ship with someone. However, I feel this condition has created a fixation or a demand for the individual to have such a “title.” So my question is, if you are dating someone exclusively, and you both know where you stand with each other, does putting a “label” on your relationship matter? According to Elaine Lee, a senior at Cal State San Marcos, it does matter. “Not having the title suggests that the relation­ ship is an open one and that each individual in the relationship is free to date other people. If there were a title, dating other people would be considered cheating.” Likewise, John Burke, a sophomore at CSUSM stated, “the title is the security blanket of the relationship. It’s what makes it official.” Not everyone may agree with these viewpoints. Tisha Flores, a communication major at CSUSM, said a label does not matter. “As long as both individuals know how they feel for each other, that’s all that matters. If the relationship is denied, then that’s bad.” Nina Robinson, a sophomore at CSUSM, agreed that if you establish an understanding with each other, then the title becomes little more than a social state­ ment. Jen Jarrell, a CSUSM communication major, added, “A label is not important because the relationship you build together creates an unspoken connection between each other. There is no need to proclaim a title.” I feel that “titles” and “labels” can be misused and appear coun­ The Pride CORRECTIONS, Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Amy Bolaski Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall terfeit. For example, a man could acknowledge a female as his girl­ friend, but yet turn around and kiss someone else. What did the title “girlfriend” mean in this episode? It falls along the same lines as saying “I Love You” or saying you want a “wedding” vs. a “marriage.” Whatever the case may be, I believe that what you have accomplished within a relation­ ship with someone has more meaning and sincerity than any “title” or “label” will ever have. number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all o f CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. Michael McDuffie is a professor of philosophy, not psychology, as was printed on page one of the Pride last week. Between about 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6 and 2:30 p.m. on Friday, The Pride All opinions and Feb. 8, our email, at pride@csusm.edu, was not in The Pride, representletters to the editor, published do CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-Q001 the opinions of the author, and Phone: (760) 750-6099 not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of receiving any California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editori­ Fax: (760) 750-3345 mail. Everything was lost out there in the land als represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial E-mail: pride@csusm.edu board. http://www.csusmpride.com no one . Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone wants to talk about - I can only imagine where and what HAVE A N OPINION? sort of information is awaiting discovery. But anyway, if you mailed anything to the SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS address above, T OPRIDE@CSUSM.EDU resend it, because we did not and possibly will Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail not ever see it. account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Not our fault, but we apologize for any incoveThursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, hience this telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print has caused - Everything will go as planned; we anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact just lost The Pride i f you are interested in writing news articles. > a day. LETTERS To the editors: A week ago I wrote about my frustration in dealing with the Cal State San Marcos system and the inflated bureaucracy. However, I want to acknowledge that right after my complaint, several campus staff took time to work with me to get my situ­ ation resolved. My problem ended up being much more than having my classes dropped (as I originally thought). Instead, my graduation was delayed due to annoying paperwork problems. An inde­ pendent study I took in place of another class needed to have paperwork signed by the teacher to prove the independent study could be used for the class. I was not informed of that when I orig­ inally took the class; because of this I did not know I had to go searching to fix the paper prob­ lem while I was still a student. I know now. For the two weeks before the semester, I ran around the campus from office to office trying to solve my dilemma. Along the way, the staff at the enrollment desk helped me every time I ran into the office asking yet another ques­ tion. Other times when I have gone in there, staff members were polite, but hardly friendly. But this time they were wonder­ ful. Also, I was very grateful when Janice Meliska, of Records and Registration, healed my graduation woes immediately. Well ... once the proper paper­ work was in place. I am also very grateful for the time spent e-mailing back and forth with Gerrie Hatten in the financial aid office. She helped me tremendously with trying to deal with my financial aid struggles. Just when I least expected it, this campus, and the people that work for it, came through for me. Thanks. Melanie Addington Graduate Student To the editors: On Feb, 4,2002,1 had an appointment to be seen by a physician at the campus clinic. This appointment was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Strangely, I wasn’t seen until at least 2:00. Appar­ ently, this is supposed to be acceptable to me? No one made any attempt to explain why I was seen so late. I had scheduled this appointment so that it wouldn’t conflict with another appointment I had in San Diego. The delay I was forced to undergo at the campus clinic put me behind. I don’t think my delay was anything new to them. If I was to be seen at 2:00 it sure would have been nice for them to at least notify me so that I could have done something more worthwhile than sit in their office for an extra hour. Is this sort of operation the sign of professionalism or just plain incompetence? Interestingly, at least one nurse was proactive enough to take my vital signs ahead of time, so that when ! was finally seen by the M.D., I wouldn’t be killing more time. I suspect the debacle that I was forced to endure was not only the result of a laissez-faire attitude at the clinic but the result of being understaffed. Consid­ ering the fact that Califor­ nia had a huge state budget surplus a little more than a year ago, and now it doesn’t, it is my judgment that it will be a long time coming before our “clinic” will see any sort of staffing addi­ tions. Where are our state government’s priorities? I hope that its name is on the list of those who are suing Enron for compensation. Wasn’t it Enron who high jacked us for our state sur­ plus that could have helped pay for a better qualitycontrol system on who is hired to work in the Univer­ sity medical clinics? Shanti Harris Junior California Native �O l y m p i c s B e g i n w i t h Glory By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Pride Staff Writer Despite the controversy over flying the American flag from Ground Zero in New York City and the apprehension about secu­ rity measures, the opening cer- been fighting the movement to fly the Ground Zero flag at the ceremonies, fearing that it would put too much attention on the American athletes and take away from the global experience. After much deliberation, it was decided at the last minute to carry the flag The winter Olympics this year are going to be the most expensive ever. The Salt Lake committee has estimated a cost at over $2 billion dollars, over $350 million of which will be spent on security alone. Friday night’s opening ceremonies were LAKE Olympics Logo Courtesy of http://www.olympics.eom/x/f/frame.htm?u — /news/slocmain__front.asp emony of the nineteenth winter Olympics in Salt Lake City went off without a hitch. The Olympic committee had into the stadium, but not to fly it. The forecasted winds were too high for the tattered flag to fly safely without further damage. the most heavily secured sport­ ing event in history, as well as the most heavily secured event of any kind in American history. The precautions were facilitated by the usual police and private security forces, as well as over 5,000 members of the military, including special forces and the secret service. The Special military units have been training for the last several weeks to secure against biological attacks, chemj g f ical warfare, £■ ■ 1 and security breaches. Train­ ing for hostage fescue and nego­ tiation as well as chemical, biological, and radiological decontamination was accompanied by an eerie pre­ recorded emergency broadcast message in several languages. Just hours before the cere­ mony, President George W Bush met with the athletes personally, wishing them well and remind­ ing them of the awesome respon­ sibility involved with becoming heroes overnight to children across the world. Friday night’s festivities were also the first time in American history that the pres­ ident himself has declared open the winter Olympics. Previously the president had sent governors and/ or vice presidents in his place. The opening ceremonies themselves were a patriotic com­ bination of Utah’s history and American pride, with reenact­ ments of Native American festiv­ ities, settler migrations and the »>Article cont. on pg 8 M e n ’s In d o o r S o c c e r D e b u ts By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor Cal State San Marcos men’s soccer team will have its first indoorJeague in the Spring 2002. School officials have defined the league as a way to keep players in shape for tiext season’s league. According to Khalid Alshafie, the men’s soccer coach, the league will work as a fitness program and as a way for the players to work on their condi­ tioning during off season and to get ready for next season. Brad Schmidt, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Club Ser­ vice Technician, agrees with Alshafie by defining the program as an off-season extension of last semester’s soccer participa­ tion and is intended to keep the player’s skills sharp and main­ tain their level of fitness. According to Schmidt, the 15 soccer players from the fall league will be participating in the indoor league that is coordinated by the City of Escondido Parks and Recreation Department, not by CSUSM. Schmidt also said that the students on the men’s soccer team are covering the expenses associ­ ated with this off-season league. Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teach­ ers. All areas, full time, flexible part time hours. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jacki 858-565-2144 In order to become eligible to participate in the men’s soccer club students must be enrolled at Cal State San Marcos and have paid all mandatory student fees. Also, new players added to this league will need to stop by the ASI office to complete a partic­ ipation packet and must pay a participation fee of $100 prior to playing. CSUSM men’s soccer team placed third in the Southern Cal­ ifornia Division of the NIRSA, or National Intramural Recre­ ation Sports Association Inter­ collegiate Men’s Club Soccer League last semester. CSUSM Soccer Team (Pride File Photo) Compiled by James Newell Pride Editor "The road of life is rocky, and you may stumble, too. So while you point your fingers, someone else is judgin' you. Love your brother man." W W O TO CEL.CO W .H W EX M "One and all got to face reality now. Though I try to find the answer to all the questions they ask, though I know it's impossible to go living through the past. Don't tell no lie." ^ v* y .i " IF NOT..THEN READ THIS! ' * ■ Z i* Z ■ - <; • r' ’ ^ Excel Communications is having an 'Info Session" about thier company this Wednesday, Feb 13th @12.-50 pm in CSUSM's Career CentBr. Speaking will be one of Excel's TOP 300 Money Earners. They will be showing students on this campus how to MAKE A LOT OF MONEY! If you are sharp, open-minded, and consider yourself an entrepreneur, then you most definitely NEED TO BE THERE! FORMONE INFO CALL THE NUMBER BELOW! SEATING IS LIMITED. 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Black History www.sdvote.com TUesday Wednesday Thursday TUesday, 12th February Mardi Gras 6 p.m. - Midnight 4th and University in Hillcrest Proceeds go to youth scholarships Tickets: $8.00 in advance, $12.00. at the door. TUesday Friday ASI Black History Month College Bowl, Competition 12 noon. The Clock Tower Mezzanine. Campus Support Groups (Weekly) Stress Management Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. in Craven Hall 4110 Thinking About Quit­ ting Meets Wednesdays, 1:15- 2:30 p.m. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR C ALENDAR IT E M S/ E VENTS TO THE PRIDE: P R ID E@ C SU SM .ED U D EADLINE: EVERY T HURSDAY BY 6 : o o P M Classifieds »A rticle cont from pg. 7 driving of the ‘Golden Spike.’ The golden spike commemorates a pivotal point in Utah’s history, in which the Southern Pacific railroad joined the Union Pacific railroad and shortened the travel time from New York to San Francisco from six months to six days, dramati­ cally changing the future of the United States. The ceremony was concluded with the raising of the Olympic flag and the lighting of the Olym­ pic flame. The Olympic flag was carried by world athletes and lead­ ers. There are traditionally eight flag bearers, each representing one of the five continents and one of the three pillars of Olympic competi­ tion —sport, culture, and environ­ ment. Representing the Americas was former astronaut and United Sates Senator John Glen, now 80 years old. Representing Europe was Poland’s former president Lech Walesa, who helped to bring down the Iron Curtain from the inside. Nobel Peace Prize winner Arch­ bishop Desmond Tutu represented the continent of Africa, and 1998 Japanese gold medalist Kazuyoshi Funaki represented Asia. Austra­ lian gold medalist Cathy Freeman carried the flag for Oceania, and representing Sport was a three­ time French Olympic gold medalist named Jean Claude Killy. Rep­ resenting the pillar of Culture was America’s own Steven Spiel­ berg, and representing Environment was Jean Michele Cousteau, son of famous environmentalist Jaques Cousteau. The person honored with the lighting of the Olympic flame is traditionally kept a secret until the very last moment. As famous * winter Olympians from as far back as 1948 escorted the flame through the stadium, no one knew who would be the last bearer of the flame to actually light the torch. Finally, it was handed off to the dream team of Olympic ice hockey from the 1980 Olympic Games. This year’s Olympics will offer seven new areas of competition — the most unusual of which is a new Olympic sport called skele­ ton. Skeleton is similar to luge, but instead of traveling feet-first on their backs, the athletes travel headfirst on their stomachs. The sport was invented in St. Moritz, Switzer­ land, and was previously included in the Games both times they were staged ih St Moritz - 1928 and 1948. 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Title A name given to the resource The Pride February 12, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource The Vol. 10, No. 2 editions of The Pride cover reported on changes within the ASI staff, parking changes including increased fees, and the appointment of CSUSM President Gonzalez to the federal Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) parking President Alexander Gonzalez spring 2002 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/88e03666f26b2274f58233ec2847b3af.pdf acedf0cb41a16e314a86eeff6d3e6e68 PDF Text Text “ Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” Soren Kierkegaard http://www.csusmpride.com ThePride California State University San Marcos Parking Services confirmed Thursday that there is no official parking proposal on the table at this time, nor any further sched­ uled presentations of parking proposals* Director Dora Knoblock said that the proposal out­ lined in a Jan. 23 meeting, which included plans to rezone campus lots based on a proximity pay­ ment system, was “only one of several options being explored.” The vote on the parking pro­ posal, tentatively scheduled for Feb. 18, did not take place. According to Knoblock, other options include expanding stack parking and exploring the possibility of converting to diag­ onal lots. Knoblock stressed that the zoned system was only one of many options, and said that the zoning proposal was presented, as opposed to any other, because it “was the only one drafted from beginning to end.” Parking Ser­ vices will bring in a consultant to analyze the practicality and financial considerations involved in expanding and/or restructur­ ing parking. When asked if the proposal favored higher-income students and families, Knoblock said, “We had fair and equitable goals [when looking at parking options] and we felt that by having dif­ ferent prices available, students would be able to make their own selection. We’re consider­ ing not using the word ‘pro­ posal’ anymore, because it’s a sensitive topic; this involves peo­ ple’s money.” Francine Martinez, vice pres­ ident for Student Affairs and chair of the Student Fee Advi­ sory Committee (SFAC), also confirmed that there is no official proposal at this time. While no “official” proposal is under con­ sideration, Knoblock said that, in the future, a parking struc­ ture would be necessary as there are only 2,521 spaces available on campus, and more than 6,000 students and 1,000 faculty/staff members. “Parking Services is self­ supported; we don’t receive any money from the state,” said Kno­ block, and “building a structure, » > A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 Vol. X No. 3/ Tuesday, February 19,2002 E :r. H e n r y R o d r i g u e z > D i e s i n Ca r A c c i d e n t Parking Proposal Dropped By AMYBOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern ....... 2 News Arts............ . 3-4 Sport... .............5 Opinion................... 6 By, LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor Dr. Henry Rodriguez died at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. The Luiseno Elder was involved in a car accident on Highway 76 and was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol is conducting an investi­ gation. Rodriguez would have been 83 on March 5. The Rodriguez family has requested that Bonnie Biggs, a friend of Rodriguez’s since 1981, organize a memorial ser­ vice for the Cal State San Marcos campus community. The service will take place within the next two weeks, after the family ser­ vices. In a previous article rec­ ognizing Rodriguez’s achievements, Biggs, assistant to the dean, said, “He is such a great man and so full of knowl­ edge.” Known affectionately as “Uncle Henry,” Rodriguez is revered for his lifetime of con­ tributions to the community and his commitment to educational » > A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 Courtesy Drawing by Robert Garner Student Health Services Promotes Sexual Responsibility M Hi i , Freshmen Janene Davis and Van­ essa Hayes pose with condom roses. P ride Photo/James Newell By: JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Student Health Services and the Peer Education and Support (PEAS) organization set up a table in Founders Plaza on Wednesday and Thursday to pro­ mote sexual awareness as part of nation-wide Sexual Respon­ sibility Week, which ended on National Condom Day, or as most know it, Valentine’s Day. * “We’re not trying to promote sexual activity, but if people-are having sex, we want them to be responsible and safe,” said Cathy Nguyen, health educator at Stu­ dent Health Services. “And we want them to know abstinence is also a healthy choice.” Nguyen paired up with Janeth Orellana, a freshman peer edu­ cator with Student Health Ser­ vices, to provide student-friendly sexual health information and to address the connections between alcohol abuse and unhealthy choices. The table was filled with pamphlets on STD prevention, Student Health Services infor­ mation and condoms. The con­ doms were wrapped with artwork reflecting the winning submis­ sions from an annual contest sponsored by the California Family Health Council. “Let’s get stocked up,” said sophomore Brandon Koolhaas, as he took advantage of the free condoms in preparation for his Valentine festivities. Nguyen and Orellana also had a “spin to win” game for students to play. After spinning the wheel, students were asked a question, like, ‘What is abstinence?’ ‘What is the best method to prevent an STD?’ ‘Is withdrawal a good birthcontrol method?’ If participants answered correctly, they were offered their choice of either “How do I love thee?” poetry magnets or the quite popular condom rose, which came with STD hotline numbers and a reminder to practice safe sex. “Condom roses are a great idea, especially for Valentine’s Day,” said freshman Janene Davis as she strolled through Founder’s Plaza with friend Vanessa Hayes, roses in hand. Organizers of the two-day event gave away eight dozen long-stemmed condom roses, and more than 300 regular condoms. When asked for his thoughts on the event, student Jon Eckrich said, “You know, I love it. I’ve never used a condom, but I’m going to now.” Student Health Services pro­ vides women’s health exams, STD screening, birth-control options counseling and prescrip­ tions, emergency contraceptive pills (the “morning after pill”), pregnancy testing, HIV testing, and other services, which are paid for with student health fees. » > A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 ASI Hosts Breakfast in Celebration of Black History Month By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor After a moment of silence in memory of Henry Rodriguez, a Luiseno tribal elder who died in a car accident Thursday morning, student Crystal Rodriguez asked the listeners to join her in singing the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson, to open Friday’s Black History Month Breakfast. Acting master of ceremonies and Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard then welcomed everyone to this year’s event, which fea­ tured keynote speaker Dr. Sharon Whitehearst-Payne, an adminis­ trator in the San Diego Unified > ^ f School District with 30 years teaching experience. “I love San Diego County because of its diversity, its rain­ bow of people,” said Whitehearst-Payne. A graduate of Duke I University, Whitehearst-Payne / focused her speech on three areas: diversity, giving back to the com­ munity and her faith in Jesus Christ. She grew up in an exclu­ sively African-American com­ munity and attended grades K-12 at an all African-American school. “What can you outpour into some else’s life? When you die, what will they say about you?” Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey asked Whitehearst-Payne. “I am one of four girls, and our goal was to deny the myth that black women have babies out of wed\lock and go on welfare. All four of us have.a minimum of a mas­ ter’s degree.” Both President Alexander Gonzalez and Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Dustin Naylor spoke at the breakfast. “Black History Month is an important reminder. It is impor­ tant to ensure that this campus is inclusive and serves everyone’s needs,” said Gonzalez. Naylor thanked the Planning Committee and said, » > A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 �2 N CW S Tuesday, February 19, 2002 The Pride N o P arking P roposal »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 estimated at current constru ction costs would be $20 million.” Because student parking fees generate the only revenue for future parking costs, and faculty/ staff parking fees can only be negotiated by the CFA (Cali­ fornia Faculty Association) and the CSEA (California State Employee Association), Knoblock said, “we have to maximize the current space available.” When asked to respond to last week’s article in The Pride, Knoblock chose not to comment, and said she would prefer to respond in a letter to The Pride. According to that article, stu­ dents would have the opportu­ nity to purchase parking for $14 a month under the “Zoned Park­ ing System.” Knoblock said the information was incorrect; stu­ dents would not, if the proposal at any time becomes official, be able to purchase a parking pass for Zone 3, which would have comprised lots B, N and O. The proposed $14 a month parking area would be for faculty and staff only. If and when any other parking proposals, or options, are negotiated, Parking Services must submit a proposal to the SFAC at least a week and a half prior to any presentation of P rom oting Black History Month B reakfast such a proposal, according to Knoblock. “We really encourage people to come to Parking Ser­ vices, in person, if they have a problem,” said Knoblock. “We take our suggestion forms very seriously and respond to each individually.” Knoblock also encouraged students to find out what other areas Parking Services is involved in. “We handle the free shuttle and stack parking, and we lease 160 spaces at San Marcos Ambulatory Care to handle over­ flow parking. We also handle the bike lockers and the carpbol pro­ gram.” Safer Sex jtfeet m vjawry H {5H4MJ Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey “This breakfast is important »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 “I encourage you all to get because as students we can unite involved. This is the kind of and learn more about each other’s event that makes me proud to be history and culture,” said Emilia Rychener, a business major. “I a student here.” The theme of the historical think the turnout was great and vignettes, presented after was very representative of our Whitehearst_Payne’s speech, school (a very diverse crowd).” The free breakfast, provided was “Musical Figures in Black History.” Student Honee Folk by ASI, included potatoes, fruit, made her entrance dressed as eggs, pastries, grits, sausage, diva Diana Ross and led this part coffee and orange juice. of the presentation. $ifA0fk l '|W ^ 111 « « 4 w!3 !sSI ^ :#fS«flS life iiiiiiii illW H tt& I *% & $$ & & t& ptwmM. - bate J s ilt Vi® K 1+/,',/ H b' H Artwork on Condoms Pride Photo/James Newell >>>Article cont. from pg. 1 Nguyen. is Alcohol Awareness and Safe “We are here to serve the The next event Student Spring Break, slated for March needs of our students,” said Health Services will organize 25-28. A+ SUBS Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teach­ ers. All areas, full time, flexible part time hours. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly CaU Jacki 858-565-2144 WW W .HOW TOEXCEL.COM Got Cash? IF NOT...THEN READ THIS! Excel Communications is having an "Info Session" about thier company this Wednesday, Feb 13th <f> 12:50 pm in CSUSMs Career Center. Speaking will be one of Excel's TOP 300 Money Earners. They will be showing students on this campus how to MAKE A LOT OF MONEY! If you are sharp, open-minded, and consider yourself an entrepreneur, then you most definitely NEED TO BE THERE! FOR MONE INFO CALL THE NUMBER BELOW! SEATING IS UMITED, SO ARRIVE ON TIME! 760 731-1592 - Breakfast P ride Photo/Lisa Lipsey “Uncle H e n r y ” Rodriguez »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 opportunities for all people. He was also one of the last of his people who could still speak the Luiseiio language, spoken by the original inhabitants of the Pauma Valley and Palomar Mountain area. “Uncle Henry” also over­ saw the La Jolla Reservation. According to teachers from the La Jolla’s Fox Outdoor School, Rodriguez taught students that “The Luiseiio people who lived here did not have a word for ‘good-bye’ — for to say ‘good-bye’ meant forever. “Uncle Henry,” a father of five and a grandfather of “too many to count,” became the first Native American to be honored by the Cal State San Marcos campus. The CSU system, and CSUSM, pre­ sented Rodriguez with an hon­ orary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in June of 2001. Rodriguez was a commu­ nity consultant at CSUSM since the university’s inception. He helped organize the university’s annual Pow Wow, blessed the commencement ceremonies, and participated in Indian graduation ceremonies as well as the univer­ sity’s time-capsule celebration. Rodriguez served as an important elder, helping to preserve indigenous California culture. In reel-to-reel tapes beginning in the 1940s, Rodri­ guez captured traditional Luiseiio songs that Grossmont College is preserving. He has served as chairman of the La Jolla “Uncle Henry ” F all 2001 P ride Photo Band of Mission Indians and was instrumental in establishing the Southern California Inter­ tribal Council, now the California Tribal Chairmen’s Association. Since the 1940s, Rodriguez had been a major contributor to California Indian politics and is a national authority on Indian water rights. One of the found­ ers of the San Luis Rey Water Authority, he served as president and served on the board of direc­ tors. He continued to work with California and United States fed­ eral authorities on environmen­ tal protection, repatriation, and health legislation, and was instru­ mental in bringing Indian health­ care to California reservations. Rodriguez was also an active pro­ ponent of Native A m erican-Indian education. He helped bring the “Head Start” pro­ gram to a number of reservations, and served as a board member and con­ sultant in a number of school districts, developing curric­ ulum with more accurate represen­ tations of local Indian people. Rodri­ guez has been an avid activist in the establishment of Native American Indian Studies pro­ grams throughout Southern Cal­ ifornia and Arizona * The date and time of the campus memorial service will be posted in next week’s calendar section of The Pride. *The North County Times and Melanie Addington con­ tributed information on Henry Rodriguez for this article. �ThePride _ _ _ _ _ A rts & Entertainment 1,2syeu 9TdF3 u0ba 0-2r eary When You Imagine the Best, the Best Happens By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer “When you imagine the best, the best happens,” said Lesra Martin speaking to an audience of close to 125 people at the Cali­ fornia Center for the Arts Escon­ dido, as a part of the Arts and Lecture Series and Black History Month. The message focused on keeping your goals on the posi­ tive side of life. How much would you pay to change the course of your life? Do you think that it’s possible for a mere 25 cents? According to Martin, all it took was 25 cents and a few miracles along the way. Martin became famous about two years ago when his life was spotlighted as a part of the Hollywood movie “The Hurri­ cane.” The movie tells of Martin’s involvement in helping to free Rubin “The Hurricane” Carter from wrongful imprisonment. During the speech, Martin identified himself as his greatest obstacle to success, and once he was able to let go of fear he was able to let miracles enter his life. At age fifteen Martin was still * Alj V V Lesra by himself... A man who knows miracles. P ride Photo/Jamieko Lane unable to read, but through what he calls his first miracle, a Cana­ dian family gave him the chance of a lifetime. They chose to take him away from his “ghetto” “Forever Plaid” The New-Old Boy Band By, LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor Minimal plot, lots of bad acting (including one actor whis­ pering lines to another who was nervous and kept forgetting), a total lack of brilliant scenery, and very few props accentuate “Forever Plaid”. And, in almost every musical number, the cast was thrashing and flailing to syn­ chronize their dance steps. Very well done Plaids, I loved it! Directed by Scott Dreier, a former Plaid when the show ran at the Theatre in Old Town, “Forever Plaid” tells; the story of four high school geeks who met in the Audio Visual Club and started a boy band: The Plaids. In 1964, they were on their way to their first major gig when they were killed in a car accident. Now, 38 years later, they have been given the chance to return to earth and perform the show they never made it to in life. Admittedly, they’re a little rusty, a little ner­ vous and have forgotten most of their moves. Still, throughout the show, it’s clear that they never forgot the thrill of performing or their lyrics. The rich voices of Frankie, - Sparky, Jinx and Smhdge combine in amazing harmony. The repertoire of favorites, arranged by James Raitt, come from their era and include: “Lady of Spain,” “Heart and Soul,” “Day-O,” “Moments to Remember,” “She Loves You,” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.” Through what Martin calls King Live, Oprah, and to the his second miracle, he read “The United Nations. At age 38, Martin 16th Round,” a book by Rubin is no longer practicing law “The Hurricane” Carter. Martin because of the demand public was drawn to the book for many speaking places on his time. His reasons. One powerful reason story is powerful with many les­ was the picture of a black man on sons that people across many the cover. After following a man continents want to hear. Though around for two hours waiting for he misses being a prosecutor for him to put the book down, he was Canada, Martin is currently help­ able to buy the book for only 25 ing uplift people’s spirits with his cents. According to Martin, this words and is also in the process enabled a multitude of miracles of writing his first book. He is a man who practices what to unfold, which he believes the U T 7 \ 7 T T 7 T \ T Preaches- “Change is difficult even at the best movie accu­ of times,”- said Martin rately depicts. In attendance were many fac­ expressing that if you are not ulty, staff and students from Cal ready for change, it might pass State San Marcos and neigh­ you by. After seeing Martin speak, boring junior colleges, as well as the members of the commu­ not only am I thoroughly nity. Honee Folk, president of impressed, I was able to walk the Pan African Student Alliance away with a message that touched (PASA), honored Martin with an not only me but also the major­ ity around me. I’m going to leave eloquent introduction “What he’s done and what you with a message I believe he’s been a part of is such a posi­ is appropriate for Black History tive thing for our community that month as well as all.year round. it needs to be heard,” said Crys­ It is a message that Rubin “The tal Folk, vice president of the Hurricane” Carter instilled in Martin, “Only he/she that has the PASA. Once a practicing lawyer, courage to attempt the ridiculous Martin has appeared on Larry can achieve the impossible.” I took a group of high school students to the see the show, and they all thought it was “pretty cool.” The audience was diverse, from the elementary age to (if I had to guess) ninety, and the show kept us all laughing. But you have to take responsibility; if you want to spend the evening laughing, pay close attention to what the actors are doing, even when they are not in the spot­ light. As the playbill says, this show “.. .is dedicated to the guys who saved their allowance to give their par­ ents a special night on the town for their anniversary,;, .and to the guys who never went beyond first base, and if they did, they didn’t tell anyone. We salute you.” It sounds like “Revenge of the Nerds: The Musical,’’ but really, these guys are returning to earth with the attitudes of a sincere and seemingly simple era. The show was written and choreographed by Stuart Ross and has a similar format to his other four-man show, “Triple Espresso,” which has been play­ ing in San Diego’s Gas Lamp District for several years. Over­ all, “Forever Plaid” does not measure up to the modern day and absurd hilarity of “Triple Espresso,” but it does provide two hours of wholesome humor. I give it an A-. “Forever Plaid” is playing at Vista’s intimate little theatre, the AVO. It runs until Feb. 24, Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tick­ ets are $16.00. (760) 724-2110. life and help him achieve the education his high school didn’t provide, which opened new opportunities that he never dreamed possible. " Sl ac ker s " By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer If you are looking for tactics on how to cheat on your next exam or strategies on how to win the boy or girl of your dreams, then you can go to the nearest college, using elaborate scams and cons that have worked for them. The 3 “slackers” are con­ fronted with complications when Dave makes the mistake of taking Ethan’s (Jason Schwartz- REVIEW REVIEW Photo Courtesy o f www.imdb.com multiplex and purchase a ticket to see the movie “Slackers.” This fragmented comedy introduces the audience to three college students, Dave (Devon Sawa), Sam (Jason Segel), and Jeff (Michael C. Maronna) who have cheated their way through of this evidence and uses it to blackmail Dave and his friends to either hook him up with Angela, the girl of his dreams, or get kicked out of school. In compliance with Ethan’s terms, the boys do what­ ever it takes to find out what interests Angela. However, despite all the information gathered, socially awkward Ethan doesn’t have a chance, especially since Dave and Angela begin falling in love. Social conflicts then arise, which leave Dave alone, as trust issues between the three­ some temporarily break them up, and Angela leaves him after being convinced that he is a liar. The film closes with Ethan’s blackmail scheme backfiring on him, and Dave finds the courage, with the help of his friends to come clean and tell - Angela the truth and how much he loves her. A .typical closure you would expect from a teen comedy. What is hilarious about “Slackers” are the erotic scenes involving Ethan and 2 girls at once, Ethan’s hair doll and Ethan’s romantic late night ser­ enade to Angela. The one evident problem in the movie is that the plot is very disjointed. Although at times the gags were funny, they were out of place and made the story drag on. The movie had a simple plot but seemed to try to hard to extend the story to meet the stan­ dard 90-minute quota. “Slackers” is one of those movies that you might want to see when it hits your nearest Blockbuster Video. man) seat during an exam, flirt ing with Angela (James King), whom Ethan is obsessed with, and exposing the work of his crew by writing his number on a teacher’s copy of an exam that Angela didn’t take with her. As a result, Ethan gets a hold �Sn e ak Arts & Entertainment _ _ _ _ Peak: 66 B r a n d y By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer We may know “Brandy” Nor­ wood as the successful song­ stress and actress. But what we didn’t know is that after taking a three-year break from the spot­ light, she is back from a period of growth and self-evolution, ready to release her new 17-track CD titled “Full Moon.” “In the past three years, I’ve focused on getting to know who I am inside. I took a break to reflect on myself as a person and I’ve grown a lot. There was a side of me that I’ve known and people close to me have known, which was different from the public image of who I was,” said Brandy. “Full Moon” is Brandy’s third Photo Courtesy o f www.foreverbrandy.com Book JOSEPH SANCHEZ For the Pride This is a belated review of a book that hopefully many of you are already familiar with. But after finally getting my hands on a copy, I feel compelled to say all I can about the impor­ tance of reading this book. I first heard about the book on National Public Radio (NPR) last year and was shocked by the tales of abuse and negligence that author Eric Schlosser says he discovered in the fast-food industry. Most of us can probably remember the E coli outbreak associated with tainted meat sold at a Jack in the Box in Seattle a Fast Review few years back. What we don’t know is that all the meat products for all fast-food restaurants (with a few notable exceptions) come from the same few unsanitary meat-processing plants. After the Jack in the Box incident, 35 million pounds of ground beef were recalled, most of which had already been consumed. This is only one of numer­ ous instances of the worst kind of industry neglect that Schlosser details. Even more shocking is the claim he makes on page 218 that “for years some of the most questionable ground beef in the United States was purchased by the USDA—and then distributed to school cafeterias throughout the country.” For those of you who recognize the eerie similar­ ity between such incidents and others, which occurred in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, involving rotten meat given to Native Americans - I remind you that this was hap­ pening in the 80s and 90s and now continues, into the twentyfirst century. In 1999, the USDA continued to purchase meat from a plant that allowed as much as 47 per­ cent of its beef to contain Salmonella. The company that owned this plant is one of the largest suppliers of public school’s meal programs in the nation. The situation gets even worse Beauty Behind Bars By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer The romantic fairy tale image of 1001 Arabian nights has long been stripped of its innocence, and recent events have evoked many provocative questions about Middle-Eastern countries. Cul­ tural differences are clashing, and sadly, fear might affect many of us when we think about the Arabian world. And yet, there is a rich and spiritual culture hidden behind the violent and sad images that are brought into our homes by the media. A culture, which opposes many* Western ideas of freedom, has triggered a sense of fascination and curiosity: What Pride Photo/Sybille Herwig is it like living in a country that faces unbearable poverty? What is it like living under a system that denies women their freedom and dignity? I tried to answer these questions for myself by taking a trip to Yemen in 1998. The people of Yemen strictly follow the Islam faith; thus, it can be strange for a first- time visitor to see women covered from top to toe, barely showing their eyes. But traveling means getting to know and understand different cultures, so approaching this trip with an open mind helped rfte to deal with the sometimes-shock­ ing pictures of starving children and oppressed women, and, at the same time, enjoy the beauty Yemen has to offer. My adventure started with a rough plane trip from A1 Hudaydah to Sana’a, which is one of Yemen’s main tourist attractions. Sana’a is located in the midwest region of the country and has been recognized as the mecca of the Arab nation’s cultural heri­ tage. According to Yemenis, the city is one of the "first sites of human settlement, founded by Noah’s son, Shem. But what makes Sana’a really special is the amazing architecture of the approximately 400-year-old houses, as well as the largest preserved medina in the Arab world. Another must-see stop is the central market, Souq-al-Milh, which has a local atmosphere and provides vivid insight into the social life of the Yemenis. The crowded, narrow streets make it hard to stay oriented, but experiencing the market’s hustle and bustle makes getting lost an exciting mistake. The air is filled with the aroma of odd spices, raisins and vegetables, and the voices of loud salesmen selling their goods. Some of the most popular products available are daggers. But no worries! They do not serve.as weapons, but rather as fashion statements. Daggers are part of the traditional attire, and Yemeni men carry them as casually as American men wear tjes. The more splendid the show­ piece, the more ceremonious the occasion. While I was wandering through the streets of Sana’a, I noticed a recurrent trend: the swollen cheeks of the men, appar­ ently caused by their constant chewing and spitting. Fortu­ nately, these cheeks were not the result of a universal toothache; they were filled with leaves of the^ Quat plant. Quat is a mild, nonaddictive stimulant, which makes one lively and chatty, although after a while one might become TRAVEL _ album for Atlantic records. The album, scheduled for release on March 5, includes work from pro­ ducers Warren Campbell, Keith Crouch, Mike City, and Rodney Jerkins, who together contributed to extending Brandy’s musical talent to the next level. The chemistry between these producers flourishes throughout “Full Moon,’- giving us a taste of classic quiet storm, pulsating, melodic hip-hop beats, and R&B smoothness. The album draws from a more edgy side of Brandy in songs like “When You Touch Me,” “Come A Little Closer,” and Brandy’s current single, “What About Us?” While it touches on everyday issues and emotions, her music shows how she has grown both mentally and spiritu­ ally. *. Food Nation as Schlosser examines the work­ ing conditions in the meat- pro­ cessing plants. In tones and' images that echo Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel The Jungle, Schlosser takes us right into the nauseating world that provides us with our convenient 99- cent hamburgers. In his examination of the industry, Schlosser points to meatpacking as the most danger­ ous job in the U.S. The book truly exposes the horrifying toll of destroyed lives and families due to one simple fact: greed. The majority of workers are unskilled immigrants who don’t speak Eng­ lish and are easily intimidated by workman’s compensation forms and insurance applications, which SS§ v-'\ “Before, I didn’t know who I was\ or what I liked to do or understand the love that I really had for music. I think on this album, you cart tell through the vocals and creativity that it’s just different. It’s because I’m more into me now so I can bring me into the music,” said Brandy. “It represents who I am and what I am and where I am.” As a result, this album has carried Brandy through her chal­ lenging period of growth and into a new state of being, giving us great music. “I’ve come full circle, made a 360 degree change in my life, and rediscovered my love for music and hey, crazy things happen during a FULL MOON,” said Brandy. *Quotes Courtesy of Atlan­ tic Records suits the corporate heads just fine. The irony is that the dollar is the bottom line for more than just the stereotyped, greedy corpo­ rate executive - there is also the “Fast Food Nation,” which wants its one-dollar hamburger. But, as Schlosser points out in his study, even In-N-Out’s high wages and fresh food don’t nec­ essarily equate with an expensive or a slower product. The beauty of this book is that it is so rel­ evant to everyone. It is a fasci­ nating and thoroughly enjoyable read. m V ' *> §! V * 1 | ill 1 lilt i § H ■ Ill H 1£ / - ||||1 l|S I §1ii§ 11 §§ i § a,i .... ■HM A mother watchingthe streets o f Aden with her children. P ride Photo/Sybille Herwig mellow and contemplative (at least these were my observations of my local Quat-chewing tour guide.) Unlike in other Arabic coun­ tries, Quat is legal in Yemen, and it plays a big* role in the Yemenis’ social life. Of course, only men are allowed to engage in this pleasure, and they most likely do that while either drink­ ing tea together or walking hand in hand through town. Yes, I know what you think! But in Yemen, holding hands is an expression of friendship. The fact that any spark of affection between men and women is for­ bidden in public might explain this custom. But there are times for coed celebrations, which I recognized while attending a wedding reception on my way cross-country, from Sana’a to Aden. Under the hot Arabian sun, a young couple celebrated their new bond on a ledge, overlooking a gorgeous valley. The joy of this occasion was expressed not only by music and dance, but also by ‘friendly’ machine-gun fire. Fur­ thermore, falcons demonstrated their amazing arial abilities for their proud owners and guests. It was an unforgettable experi­ ence to be part of this tradition, especially when I was asked to provide my arm as a take-off and landing spot for these great birds. Visiting Yemen is like travel­ ing back in time. The sights and landscape reminded me of Bibli­ cal stories and inspired a sense of nostalgia. But these dreamy feelings are extinguished very quickly, as soon as the poverty of this country becomes appar­ ent. Who else could be a sadder example of this suffering than » > A rticle cont. on page 5 �C anadian Pairs Skaters Receive Gold after Controversy By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor The Olympic figure skating events over the last week in Salt Lake City have been as controver­ sial as the 1994 Winter Olympics scandal involving Nancy Kerri­ gan and Tonya Harding. Last Monday night in the final exer­ cises of the pairs figure skating competition, the Russian team of Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze was awarded the gold medal, despite the outcries of experts across the world who were certain that the Canadian team of Jamie Sale and David Pel­ letier should have taken the gold. An investigation of the judges began almost immediately, and after a week of investigation and the suspension of the* French judge, a second gold medal was awarded at a press conference on Friday. This is the fourth time that the IOC has awarded a second gold medal. In 1993, the IOC awarded a second gold medal from the Barcelona Games in synchronized swimming. The executive board agreed that Canada’s Sylvie Frechette was placed second because of a judg­ ing error that occurred when a Brazilian judge was not allowed to change a score that she mistyped, into her computer. However, the second gold medal is not a provision in the Inter­ national Skating Union (ISU) rules. In a press conference Friday, ISU president Ottavio Cinquanta insisted that the extraordinary situation con­ cerning the scandal called for a change of regulations in order to accommodate the circum­ stances. "We are happy that justice was done ... this was not some­ thing against [Berezhnaya and Sikharulidze], it was something against the system,” said Pel­ letier. He also took a moment to intentionally divert the spot­ light to other Canadian athletes who had won medals in the last couple of days while everyone was paying attention to him and Canadians Received Gold Medals Photo Courtesy o f http://www.msnbc.com/news/705743.asp Sale. “This is not what the Olympics are supposed to be about,” said Jamie Sale, politely reminding reporters why the two athletes are in Salt Lake City. In both singles and pairs figure skating, skaters are judged on more technical elements jumps, spins, spirals, and land­ ings - while ice dancing is judged more subtly, on rhythm, fotftwork, and style. The controversy this year may have begun in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Four years ago, the ISU suspended the Canadian and Ukrainian judges when the Canadian ice dancing team claimed that the Russians and the French conspired to keep them from winning a medal. It has been known for several years in the figure skating community that many of the judges have their decisions made long before the actual competi­ tion. The IOC has tried to prevent corruption in the past by choosing judges for the events only a few hours before* competition, instead of a few months before. In Salt Lake City, however, facilities were not available for a large pool of judges, and therefore the judges had to be chosen several months ago. Olympic judging has been under intense scrutiny for years, involving figure skating and ice dancing, as well as syn­ chronized swimming and rhyth­ mic gymnastics in the Summer Olympics. The IOC has been working oil developing more technical measures of judging, and even discussed eliminating the more artistic sports from the Olympics altogether. Few deci­ sions have been made. Travel Piece C o n tin u e s: B e a u ty Behind Bars >»A rtic!e cont, from pg. 4 the many children living in the streets? Many beg for money from the tourists, which are still a rare sight in Yemen. Others are climbing the mountains of trash, which have been left in the Islamic culture limit the potential streets, in order to find some food of this beautiful country. Runor even toys. Seeing these T RAVEL down houses have long dirty little faces was heartlost their glamour, and breaking at times. I felt that the the faces of Yemen’s children many constraints of this strong hide behind a sad facade of dirt. Patriotism Turns to Athletics By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN three tiers of the podium, the bare breasts of one of Opinion Editor and it was a victory for the their devout fans. future of snowboarding. Kelly Clark of the The first week of the The sport was first United States also took XIX Winter Olympics in added in 1998 in Nagano, gold, in the women’s half­ Salt Lake City has been Japan, where this year’s pipe competition. victorious for members of gold medalist Ross Powers So far, this year’s the United States’ teams. Olympic Games After the first seven days have exceeded all of competition, Germany expectations for leads the medal count the American com­ over the United States by petitors. In the a total of two medals. Alpine Skiing With another week of events, Bode Miller of New competition remaining, Hampshire won a the U.S. has already broken its Winter Olym­ silver medal against the skiing pic record of 13 medals. powerhouses from Both Norway and Ger­ Ross Powess Germany and many have won five gold f http://www.olympics.eom/x/f/ Norway. In Free­ medals, and under-dogs Photo Courtesy o~/news/slocmain_front. asp frame. htm?u style Skiing, Colora­ Croatia and the Czech do’s Travis Mayer won Republic have each earned won a bronze medal. The a medal — Janica Kostelic sport has been gaining silver as well, and Shannon with a gold in Ladies’ recognition and popularity Bahrke, from Lake Tahoe, Combined Alpine Skiing, ever since. This year, took silver in the women’s* and Katerina Neumannova Powers won with a score of competition. In the men’s with a bronze in the Wom­ 46.1 out of 50. He qamed Parallel Giant Slalom en’s 15 km Free Mass Start his gold with tricks like the Snowboarding, Chris Klug Cross Country Skiing, "mute grab,” "stalefish,” of Aspen, Colorado, won respectively. and "switch McTwist.” the bronze medal. So far in Figure Skat­ The biggest story is Danny Kass earned his that for the first time since silver medal while listen­ ing, Timothy Goebel of 1956, the U.S. has swept ing to rock music through Illinois has won a bronze. all the medals in an event headphones he wore during In the men’s 500 m Speed during the Winter Olym­ his corkscrew turn and Skating Event, Casey Fitzpics. Ross Powers, Danny “Kasserole spin.” J.J. randolph and Kip Carpen­ Kass, and J. J. Thomas took Thomas had an equally ter, both of Wisconsin, gold, silver, and bronze in impressive turn at the pipe, took the gold and bronze, the Men’s Halfpipe Snow­ with a 2-14-revolution spin respectively. In the men’s / boarding competition. It and extremely high verti­ 5000 m Speed Skating was the second time in cals. Celebration after the Event, Derek Parra of San Winter Olympics history medals ceremony was Bernadino won the silver that Americans filled the unconventional - signing medal. The beauty of women is left to the visitor’s imagination because it is hidden behind black veils. It was the laughter of the kids, the vivid gossiping of the men in the market, the joyful wedding cel­ ebration, and the unmistakable spicy aroma of the Arabian air that gave me a glimpse into the beauty of this country - a beauty trapped behind the bars of pov­ erty. A.S.I. Elections 2002 Candidates Needed! Run for the following positions: President Executive Vice President Vice President of External Affairs Corporate Secretary College of Art’s and Sciences Representative (3 needed) College of Business Representative (2 needed) College of Education Representative Vice President of Finance Undergraduate Representative (2 needed) Post Baccalaureate Representative Childcare Representative Pick up an application and information packet in the Stu­ dent and Residential Life office (CRA 4116), the ASI office (COM 203), the Library, or online. *** Return completed applications by February 27th, 5pm to the Student and Residential Life office Elections to be held on line March 25th-29th!l! �The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio Janies Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Amy Bolaski Victor PadiUa Dr. Madeleine Marshall AH opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do .not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. 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SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE @ C SUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline for submissions is noon on the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. Did you get into all of your classes? By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor Allen Bagaoisan Sophomore C om puter Sci­ ence “Yes. I got into all of them, except that now I am just trying to crash another class.” Victoria Lopez Junior Liberal Studies “Yes. I am taking three classes in Temecula and one here.” Victor Lopez Senior Liberal Studies ul am enrolled in more than the Classes I needed. I only need fifteen units to graduate, but because of the 30 unit resident requirement, I had to enroll for 21 units.” Cal State San Marcos literature & Writing Wavier Program LTWR 0 "^ L T W l$ 0 U f s e m & is ? fig Molly Markel Junior Business: Service Sector major “Of course, no problem.” LTWR By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor We’re Building a Home for You: Garage Not Included five times a week is reasonable and fair. The parking lots are clean, safe and the purple parking permit only cost a couple of bucks Stacked parking, diagonal parking, zoned more than the aqua one did last semester. If parking, upside-down parking - it really you feel prices are too high, shop around, and doesn’t matter, folks. We are missing the you may be happy with what we pay. If point. The campus is growing, and Parking you think parking at Cal State San Marcos Services must grow with i t We are running is a pain in the neck, take a look at Cal out of land, so we are going vertical. The price State Fullerton, which has an enrollment of approximately 28,000 tag on a shiny, new and only about 6,000 stu­ parking garage these While there is “no official dent parking spaces. days is $20 million, However, forcing and if you drive a car parking proposal at this current students to fund to this campus, you time ” don’t need to remind the construction of a new I are a target. you that parking is “offi­ parking garage is unrea­ Libraries, dor­ mitories and field cially a problem.” sonable and unfair. Cur­ rently enrolled students houses draw life will never use the future from the state’s parking garage and can’t umbilical cord, yet“” Parking Services has only one source of afford to pay the fees that the garage’s con­ income, user fees, o r what I like to call struction will require. The fact that Parking “You’s and me’s.” I have to admit, as much Services is a private enterprise should not as I would love to take that “NO GRACE absolve CSUSM of its responsibility to pro­ PERIOD” sign down and use it for firewood, vide students with adequate parking facili­ Parking Services is in a tough spot. There is ties, at fair prices. If CSUSM intends to grow no way it can keep up with the university’s at the projected rate, it is obligated to assist increasing population and expansion while all of the university’s supporting elements, private or not. Parking fees must remain maintaining current parking prices. While there is “no official parking pro­ fair and reflect the maintenance and operat­ posal at this time,” I don’t need to remind you ing costs of our current facilities. Expansion that parking is “officially a problem.” The funding needs to come from somewhere, only subject more sensitive than the parking but students’ pockets are the wrong place to issue on campus is the contents of my wallet. look. Seriously though, paying $62 for the mainte­ nance and operations of a parking lot I use By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer Restaurant Row for C ommuters By JAMES SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer It’s almost the middle of the third week of school and for some of you it must really suck having to commute from southern San Diego and Orange County. Especially if ypu have one of those scattered schedules/ You might be able to identify with the fol­ lowing scenario: arriving at school on Monday morning at 8 a m , only to have to wait around for your next class, which begins at 1 p.m., and finally, your last class, which begins at 6 p.pi. You already drive an hour or more every morning in traffic. It’s not worth driving home only to come back a couple of hours later. May I suggest some other choices. Instead of sitting around campus, wasting time, take off for a few hours. Attending CSUSM puts you right in the middle of fun and entertainment. Jump on the 78 west and exit at San Marcos Boulevard. Turn left onto San Marcos Boulevard, drive just a couple miles, and to your right you’ll find “Restaurant Row.” It’s a couple of blocks encompassing a variety of tasteful restaurants. You can enjoy some Mexican food at Acapulco’s, or seafood at Fish House Vera Cruz, and Rockin’ Baja Lobster. Maybe you feel like a little Italian food, so go to Bru­ no’s. Or you could be in the mood for nice, juicy ribs at Tony Roma’s. And if all you want is a burger and fries, then walk into Burger’s & Brew, tell Drew I said hi and please~say hello to the beautiful bartender for me. If you are stressed and want some relief have a beer or glass of wine. Just don’t get drunk; remember you have to come back. If you are not hungry and not in the mood for spirits, go next door and watch a movie at the beautiful Edwards Cinema. Watch the latest new flicks, like “Count of Monte Gristo” or, for you romantics, “A Walk to Remember.” For those of you who are adven­ turous, head east to Escondido. Here, you can go to Dixon Lake to fish, rent a boat or mountain bike, and there are plenty of other activities. Or, go play paintball at Mr. Paintball’s. And if you head west, keep going until you hit the beach. Just take the 78 west, which turns into West Vista Way. Walk on the beach, or suit up and get wet. For your shopping convenience, there are two malls close by, Plaza El Camino Real in Carlsbad, off the 78, and North County Fair in Escondido, off the 15. Hopefully, some of these ideas will help you with your long days this semester. Fun is at your reach within a small radius. If this does not help, then you can always go to the library and study. �T he Pride ^ C l lc r!^ The Parking Proposal I am a mature adult student and have been a full-time student for four out of five semesters. When are the students of this University going to “WAKE-UP?” The entire proposal is, as most other decisions, an AMBUSH! The Parking Proposal [hereafter: Proposal] was created over the break and when the majority of frill-time students are enjoying a holiday break. This proposal is not only outrageous; it is an insight in to how students are treated with disrespect and disconcern. The administration’s attitude appears to be at first blush, “they will be gone by the time it becomes an issue to deal with ... ”The Proposal, simply put, shows how the bi-furcation of Campus Police supervised parking vs. the “Parking (dis) Services” has been in control of the wrong person/s, who now display the fact that they cannot manage the money that is collected. There are numerous examples: [1J current signs that are displayed in Handicap parking are not the proper signs, which violates the California Vehicle Code and Federal Law, [2] there are not enough Handicapped parking spaces in the correct lots, which is old news and again ignored and unchanged by the “Parking powers,” [3] the Parking Enforcement persons were either led to believe, or took it upon themselves to assume, that they had the powers of a Police Officer and proceeded to violate students rights of privacy and make demands under the color of law. Only after being confronted with the errors and the fact that the “Red Shirts,” or Parking Enforcement persons* are not even qualified as limited peace officers [California Penal Code 830 et. siq.] has this legal action subsided. Director D. Knoblock has been privy to these and other major problems for over three semesters, yet they remain either ignored or unchanged. There are other numerous incidents that I have been privy to, and I am only one student, on campus a few days a week. There are almost 6,500 students currently enrolled. How many other stories are out there of misconduct and misuse of student parking funds, all for the pleasure of one or two persons? Using the approximate 6,500 students and their parking fees of $62, that amounts to over $400,000 per semester, and of course not everyone buys a parking sticker. Where does that money go, Director D. Knoblock? The proposal is poorly thought out. The hiring of a Parking Services Engineer, or whatever his title, was a step toward the right direction; unfortunately the result was not student-oriented. In fact the rumor is that, as part of the new plan the “shuttie service” will be discontinued, This was the only thing visible that the Parking fees provided, I have had to walk from the lot closest to Escondido, the far east lot. Without the shuttleservice, students would ftave to walk close to one mile to class, I have heard other students say that other schools and universities have poorer parking conditions than are proposed, Wejl, I did not go to that other school because of that consideration and others, including the drive to San Diego at 6:30 a.m. According to The Pride article, which was the first time any of the regular students heard of the Proposal, “the university will be in the red” in two years. I personally believe that an audit of the Parking Services is in order, before the increase of student parking fees is forced down the throat of the current students, The limitation of student votes to four, with most of the student government taking those voting seats, is wrong. Even the lack of opinions in this matter shows the conscious disregard for the input of students, which is the norm that I’ve seen since I attended. CSUSM has now taken the position that students are “customers.” Well I am one very unhappy “customer,” and I know that I am not alone. Ambushing the general student population and limiting the voting seem typical of the administration. Progress is not the answer; it is the problem, when it goes on without balance! This proposal seems to be Pyrrhic victory, R. Bell C o n d o le n c e s T o A ll W ho G rieve U n cle H e n r y To Whom It May Concern: I want to send my condolences to those in the CSUSM commu­ nity that are grieving for their loss of “Uncle” Henry Rodriguez. I only spoke with him a few times over the phone and in person, but he touched my heart. I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a great person. I can’t imagine how those who knew him well must feel. My heart goes out to all of you, but especially to those who never got the chance to meet him. Melanie Addington Graduate Student Tuesday, February 19,2002 7 Literature and Writing Department As a former student of Liter­ ature and Writing at CSUSM, I feel the need to write about what I think is an injustice to future Literature and Writing students. We all know about the lack of evening classes offered in the Literature and Writing major as well as the infrequency of core requirement classes being offered, but this is worse. This is about poor teaching of those core classes. Last spring, I had the misfor­ tune of having a certain Profes­ sor X teach a core requirement course. The class was poorly organized with too much mate­ rial to be grasped in 16 weeks (much of it theory), with a pro­ fessor with little knowledge of the subject being taught. Profes­ sor X intimidated students when we asked questions, papers and exams were graded with little indication of how the professor arrived at the final grade, and worse, we were constantly being put into groups to basically teach ourselves the material. Although I have had other professors (good professors) use this latter tech­ nique, we always had input and guidance from our instructor when we presented our “knowl­ edge” to the rest of the class. This was not the case with Professor X. I tried to speak with Pro­ fessor X about my unhappiness with the class, but she was unre­ sponsive and said “don’t worry, you are doing fine.” Evidently, S tu d e n ts A s C u sto m e r s It has been rumored that there has been a shift in the manner in which faculty should view their students: students are to be regarded perhaps as cus­ tomers and we, as faculty, must be more conscious of the realm of customer satisfaction. The pro­ posed change in parking— the faculty lot being available to whosoever can pay the most while we, in no position of influ­ ence, search for spaces in the far reaches of the campus so that our customers can be happy— brings the above rumor closer to real­ ity. I am so very grateful for that clarification as to my— fellow and faculty’s— position on campus. Susan Fellows LTWR I wasn’t (I got my only “C” in my CSUSM career), and neither was Professor X. We students heard that the chairperson of our department spoke to Professor X about the many complaints, but nothing changed. My classmates and I agreed that the workload, the lack of pedagogy, and the anxiety asso­ ciated with the class, made us never want to have Professor X again. Unfortunately, I got stuck with Professor X again. This fall (my last at CSUSM), I was thrilled that all of the final courses that I would need to graduate were being taught in the evening and Professor X was not teaching any of them. Of course, that was not to be. At the last minute, Professor X subbed in to teach a core require­ ment course that I was taking. My friends, who had also had Professor X, urged me to drop the course, take it in the spring with someone else, and just grad­ uate one semester later. I debated for a long time about this course, but I was determined to finish school this fall, and I gave Professor X the benefit of the doubt. It was the wrong decision. The workload was enormous (20 books to read in 16 weeks, 2 tenpage papers, 10 two-page papers, and both a two-day midterm and two-day final exam), the professor was obviously lacking the qualifications to teach this course, students were again intimidated and grades were derived from some ethereal reasoning that none of the stu­ dents understood (we were told AFTER the midterm exam what the professor MEANT by a ques­ tion worth 50% of the points, when what she asked on the exam was vastly different). I could continue with many examples of the injustices, intim­ idation, and lack of pedagogy that was the norm in Professor X’s classroom, but you must understand my point by now. I was torn about what to do about this professor: say, “Who cares, at least I am finished with school,” and “What about the students yet to come through this program?” CSUSM is a good school with great literature and writing professors who have a lot to offer their students. I feel cheated out of the two classes taught by Professor X. I was overwhelmed, discouraged, and I learned very little on subjects that are important to my major and ultimately to my pursuits in graduate school. Why is Profes­ sor X still teaching these upper -division courses? It is a shame that future students may have to endure what so many of us already have when Professor X’s evaluations were surely not posi­ tive ones. What recourse does a student have in this situation? Katja Tonsky T he Parking Proposal To the Editors: Parking Services would like to add to The Pride article (New Parking Proposal Will Increase Fees) printed on Feb. 12, 2002. The proposal addressed in the article is only ONE of many options that we are exploring to match the projected increase in faculty, staff, and students. Some of the other options we are looking at range from increas­ ing the number of carpool spaces, providing a bus pass subsidy program for our NCTD (North County Transit District) ridership, to purchasing addi­ tional bike racks and bike lock­ ers. We are also looking at diagonal parking vs. traditional straight-in parking spaces. We encourage our campus commu­ nity to send us any suggestions, comments, and recommen­ dations to www.csusm.edu/ parking or drop in at FCB 107 and give us your input. Thank you and we continue to look forward to working with our campus community. Dora R. Knoblock, Director o f Campus Enterprises. 760-750-7500 Bush, Light, and The World Bush is spending the multi­ lateralism of the past like a kid with a nickel in a candy store. Hiroshima cast a pall over the nation, consisting of the horror over dropping the bomb. The nation felt a tremendous guilt over ending the war with the bomb and trepidation over what it portended for the future. Pro­ paganda and false bravado were necessary to sooth our nation’s collective guilt. Today a similar Unease over an impending doom has been brought upon us on the coattails of our president. Must we uni­ laterally abort multilateral rela­ tions for short-term gains? What about the long-term costs of such a foreign policy? Winston Churchill once said, “The United States represents man’s ascent to the “Sunlit Uplands” of history, and we cannot be stopped anymore than the sun can. 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Kovacs further indicated that, during the party, students were encouraged to take anon­ ymous Polaroid photographs of Apartments Under Construction Pride Photo/James Newell See page 2for complete story... their genitalia so that the picture could be used later in a game of matching the photo with the party-goer. The party was not manda­ tory, according to Kovacs, who said, “It was just a fun, harm­ less get-together.” The party was suggested as a means to introduce students from various sections of the course to one another. The Male Sexuality and Female Sexuality sections of the Women’s Studies Program are part of UC Berkeley’s “demo­ cratic education” or “de-cal” pro­ gram. The student-run courses are not funded by the university. A university faculty member is » >A rticIe cont. on pg 2 Upward Bound Prepares Students for College By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer Students from eight North County high schools participate in Saturday enrichment classes on campus, which are sponsored by Cal State San Marcos’ Upward Bound program. The program, which is funded by the Depart­ ment of Education, is designed to prepare low-income and first gen­ eration college-bound students for university coursework. The ultimate goal of Upward Bound is to “encourage and moti­ vate students to stay in school” and “to prepare them for post­ secondary education,” said Lim Kaiser, academic advisor for Upward Bound. The courses offer assistance in several areas, including academic and personal enrich- Upward Bound student stops and poses for the camera. Pride Photo/Jessica Krone ment classes in math, writ­ ing, literature^ science and SAT preparation. Many cul­ tural, multicultural, recreational and amusement activities are offered as well. Students are required to visit various university cam­ puses and attend a four-week summer session at San Diego State University in order to simulate the college experi­ ence. Kaiser said the program is geared for college success and is designed for students not just to “enter college, but finish.” Student progress is mon­ itored throughout the aca­ demic year. Upward Bound also offers advising for col­ lege and financial aid appli­ cations. Although the courses do not provide any college units, extra credit is applied toward each participant’s high-school stud­ ies. Since the classes are very comprehensive, Upward Bound plans to remain relatively small, serving only 50 students. In reference to the program’s rel­ atively small gatherings, litera­ ture instructor Andrew Phillips explained, “smaller class sizes generally equate to more benefi­ cial results for the students. This program provides a very positive atmosphere for students, parents and definitely faculty ” Tutoring i& mandatory and available at participating schools and at the Upward Bound office (located across the main campus). The program always needs tutors, so if you are a Cal State San Marcos student and »> A rticle cont. on page 2 Evangelists Return to Free Speech Area By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos stu­ dents’ curiosity rose as the words “praise the pom” emanated from the crowd responding to the inter­ pretive message of Christianity preached by Brother Jed Smock, itinerant street evangelist, and his family as they utilized their First Amendment rights on Thursday. “I wanted to see how far they would take it,” said James Mar­ shall, a junioratCSUSM. “Ifyou have a good message, the presen­ tation can make it counter-pro­ ductive.” Juniata Greenly, a Women’s Studies graduate, said, “I wanted to see what everyone else says and how much religious tolerance there will be.” Smock and his family, who have periodically appeared on campus in recent years, instigated a discussion directed specifically to students on campus. They addressed issues of promiscuous sex, religious beliefs, masturbation, pornography, and stereotypes, which provoked students, many of whom responded to Smock’s message. According to a pamphlet, which was circulated during the session, Smock perceives sorority members as “whores” and fraternity members as “whoremongers.” The pamphlet also stated that he condemns all kinds of sins that he believes college students are axnmitiq^ecifically sex and drinking, As the discussion progressed, Smock stated that s t u de n t s are only attending CSUSM because they can’t make » > A r ticle cont. on page 2 Students gather in thefree speech area on Founders Plaza to listen to evangelists on Thursday. Pride Photo/Marlino Bitanga �L u x u ry A p a rtm en t C o m p lex F ree Speech Area C o m in g S oon pool, Jacuzzi, and media room will contribute to a luxurious living environment. The Marketing Service of A luxury apartment complex Willmark Development is still is currently under construction working on different plans for above parking lot B, which is potential occupancy. south of the campus on Twin “San Marcos wanted to have Oaks Valley Road. more multifamily units in their The construction of the community,” said Kostrzeski. 111 The type of tenants the apart­ ments will accommodate is still undetermined, but the plans sug­ 11*11 ■ 1 gest that families or even students might be the future occupants. The project developers took the parking situation of Cal State San Marcos into consid­ eration and in order to prevent further overstuffed parking lots, the complex will be directly connected to the campus by a bridge. We will soon have apartments next to parking lot B The apartments are between Pride Photo/James Newell 625 to 1,351 square feet, and the Prominence Apartments started equipped with laundry facilities complex will contain 499 units, in October of last year, and and alarm systems. An indoor which are expected to rent from although the deadline for final raequetball court, a tennis court, $965 to $1, 790 per month By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer completion has not been deter­ mined yet, occupancy is expected in mid-August. According to construction manager Wayne Kostrzeski of Willmark Development, “it is going to be great.” Set in a gated community, every condo will be fully »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 it academically at schools like UCSD or San Diego State. Although some students agreed with the flamboyant style and rather negative methods of free speech demonstrated by the Smock Family, others ignored them or saw it as an excuse to ridicule the family for their beliefs. Even so, the Smock Family succeeded by stirring up a debate and fielding a variety of responses from students. Whatever the case may be, the exhibition opened a heated debate and allowed CSUSM stu­ dents and the Smock family to exercise their freedom to speak. U pw ard B o u n d S tu d en ts Preacher * Wife Speaks Out About her Values. s Pride Photo/ Marlino Bitanga UC Berkeley’s Controversial Issue Upwatd Bound Students Attend Classes at CSUSM, every other Saturday. Pride Photo/ Jessica Krone the Career and Assessment Hall 4201) for more information. »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 are interested please contact Center, 760-750-4900 (Craven Classifieds RESUMES - I’m a Human Resource Recruiter with over 10 years experience. What better person to write your resume? I know what employers look for when hiring. I will provide the fol­ lowing services: Design & write your resume, Create a generic cover letter, Create -Reference sheet. 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Build interested. your own income producing » > A rticle cont. from pg 1 pornography is included in the required to sponsor each de-cal curriculum to encourage the stu­ course, but the course professor dents that it is OK to watch porn. is ultimately “responsible for the Brodsky described the courses content.” as, “highly structured.” “In the class we don’t say “There is a long history anything is right or wrong,” in the US of censorship and said Morgan Janssen, one of the repression of issues surrounding student instructors of the male sexuality generally, and queer s e x u a l i t y ------------------------course. “I think it is important to challenge Theinstrucsex-phobia and homophobia and the tors of the university is certainly an appropriate male sexu­ place to make those challenges ality class embrace —CSUSM Professor Aneil Rallin the contro­ versy over their education practices. Jans­ sexualities in particular,” said sen said the class is used as a CSUSM Professor Aneil Rallin. forum to openly discuss sexual­ “I think it is important to chal­ lenge sex-phobia and homopho­ ity. One thematic element of bia, and the university is the female sexuality course is certainly an appropriate place to empowering women. Topics make those challenges.” The student instructors of offered in the course include vio­ lence against women, safe sex the male sexuality class failed practices and menstruation. Nina to attend a meeting with Caren Hartley, a well-known porn star Kaplan, chair of the Women’s from the film “Boogie Nights,” Studies Department, which was slated as a guest speaker for resulted in the classes being sus­ one of the sections. pended. The programs are now UC Berkeley graduate and under investigation. instructor Kim Brodsky said that , �“F r ie n d s” E xplore E lem en ts o f Jazz The New Friendly Vampire By Melanie Addington Arts Editor John Harris and Friends. Pride Photo/James Newell By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Hawkins then used Ihe diverse pitch of the bass to create two opposing sounds, alternat­ ing between high and low pat­ terns of notation, creating two distinct voices and using them as a form of conversation. The crowd shifted between moments of mesmerization and moments of rolling laughter as Hawkins playfully and skillfully demonstrated the diverse and intricate sounds of the stringed, or stand-up, acoustic bass. John Harris may work at the University bookstore during the day, but at night, fellow jazz musicians refer to him as “Ironman” as he explores blues, swing, be-bop and more tradi­ tional elements of jazz. As a part of Black History Month, “Ironman” Harris joined with “friends” tp play a free concert on campus, sponsored by Associated Students, Inc.(ASI). The well-sea­ “ pure genius of jazz is man­ A soned musicians Harris ifested when he and the rest of brought together for the the orchestra run around the room performance were: Bob while the rhythm section grimaces Boss on guitar, Kamau and dances around their instru­ Kenyatta on piano, and ments” — Charles Mingus Marshall Hawkins on the _ stringed bass. Hawkins credited develop­ Harris is “the Anchor that ment of original American music holds everybody together,” said to Charles Mingus, a well-known Bonnie Biggs, coordinator4 for experimental bassist and com­ Arts and Lectures. poser. Harris has played at mul­ The band played 13 songs, tiple campus events, including ranging from intense, off-beat the tenth anniversary celebra­ structures to sweet and melo­ tion last year. Harris is well dious harmonies. The perform­ respected in the San Diego jazz ers utilized tempo and dynamics community and has performed rather than volume to control the as a drummer for mpre than 40 intensity of the music. years —he started at nine years “They were tight and really old. He has recorded 10 albums had it together,”*said Jay Mendez, with the band Sweet Baby Blues an Oceanside community and toured throughout the United member taking advantage of the States and in Europe. Harris has free concert. also performed with the Cheath­ After playing for more than ams on the Today Show and the an hour, Harris asked, “Can we Tonight Show. keep going?” He directed his The band began with a mod­ question to those putting on the erately paced song as the mem­ concert to see if it was possible bers playfully chased each other to play a couple more tunes, truly through various rhythms and living up to his name, “Iron­ melodies. After they finished the man.” song, Harris stepped tp the front The concert was held in ACD of the stage and said, “Now, 102 and as the crowd exceeded Marshall is gonna have a con­ the 110-person capacity mark, versation with the bass.” attendees spilled into the aisles “I’ll get started and the rest of the lecture hall. Although is up to your imagination,” Mar­ ACD 102 isn’t large enough shall Hawkins said. He then to accommodate the audience, explained that he wanted to show the new Fine Arts Building, “the intricacies of the stringed slated to open this summer, will bass” as an original form of soon accommodate much larger “American music, better known groups. * as Jazz.” ; A+ SUBS Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. All areas, hill time, flexible part time hours, I| j ||^ g |B S f $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jacki 858-565-2144 ' for more, believing it is just entertainment. Ironically^ the filmmakers blatantly make fun of their movie’s target audience in the movie. What could be better than that? If music be the food of vam­ pires, play on... Some music fans might rec­ ognize the voice of Jonathan Davis, the lead singer of Korn. Using Korn works well for the film due to Korn’s angry and rebellious sound (perfect for Lestat). Davis also makes Sigh. Just when you begin to thirst for a great vampire flick, Hollywood kills your crav­ ing with a mediocre attempt. The adaptation of Anne Rice’s Queen o f the Damned opened this Friday with a lot of flash and very little substance. The filmmakers placed little importance on the characters’ histories, something Anne Rice has always chronicled in depth throughout the ages in her novels, and instead made a 90-minute MTV video. To be fair, Queen o f the Damned stood out as the odd ball in the vampire chronicles (the first was Interview with the Vampire, which became a hit movie in the 90s). The plot centers around Lestat (Anne Rice’s prover­ bial vampire star), who sud­ denly awakens as a gothic rock star in the late 20th century, defying centuries of vampire laws, and awak­ ens the mother of all vam­ pires. Interview with the Vampire is thefirst in Rice’ s A Campy idea, even for chronicles and became a hitfilm in the 90’s with stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. a good vampire flick. Made (Courtesy Photo/Internet Movie Database) Aaliyah at the 2001 movie awards shortly before her death. She starred as Queen Akasha but died duringfilming. Her brother did voice overs tofinish her scenes in thefilm. Photo by Steve Granitz OWireImage.com - Image courtesy Wirelmage.com music is achingly beautiful and is one of the few moments in the film that distracts you com­ pletely from its mediocrity. The Actors —really... acting does take place in the movie. Tom Cruise played Lestat in Interview with the Vampire, but^ .t turned down the role for the second film. Yet, Cruise’s a cameo appearance as a rejection works well for the char­ scalper pushing tickets onto acter of Lestat, because Stuart Tow nsend Jessie (a member of a brings a secret order that stud­ ies the occult) before Lestat’s concert. spective to ' Other music links the role.* include two of the Townsend is a smug, aristo­ members of a vampire band at a bar: Rowland Howard* cratic Lestat, which works out now a solo artist and formerly quite well for his character, since lead guitarist for The Young Lestat is Rice’s creation that Charletens, and Hugo Race we just love to hate. Townsend from Nick Cave and the Bad previously acted in independent and low-budget films, but with Seeds. his continuous excellent perfor­ MTV definitely gets a few plugs throughout the film. mances, he is just beginning a Veejays do interviews of very long career. Queen o f the Damned is the second in Anne Aaliyah, the shining star Rice's vampire chronicles. (Courtesy Photo/Internet Movie Database) U struck down so early, is beautiful in her odd vameven more campy by the end, piric undulations. Her acting when a band of vampires is made might be quite good as well, out to be the savior of the human but the filmmakers didn’t race (let’s not forget vampires kill give her much of a chance. humans iri order to live, please). Although the book focused Apparently, we are supposed for a long period on Egypt to believe that out of love for and the Queen’s history, the humans, vampires kill their own filmmakers gloss over all mother instead of becoming pow­ that to get to what they think erful like her. Hmm. Vampires today’s teens want: heavy with morality issues? on the rock and roll and light But the film has its saving on the acting. moments. In the beginning of The main problem with Lestat’s music career, MTV plays The 1920 Das Kabinett des Dokot Caligari the film is not the attempt was german expressionism at its best but to turn it into a trendy teen his rock video. The t video is more importantlyfor horror fans brought shot in a style similar to the about the beginning o f the horror genre as movie or the insertion of every expressionistic German film, Das Goth/rock musician to appeal we know it today. Kabinett des Doktor Caligari, (Courtesy Photo/Internet Movie Database) to fans, but the attenuation of which horror fans might remem­ Anne Rice’s eloquent and fas­ Lestat, introducing his videos as ber as the precursor to the horror cinating novel. Rumor has it that main characters watch the chan­ genre. nel. MTV veejay Serena Altschul Rice even volunteered to write A truly astounding scene is even plays herself in the film. the screenplay for free, but the Lestat’s concert in Death Valley. Richard Gibbs choreo­ producers turned her down. Special effects abound as vam­ Her fans will be severely dis­ graphed the beautiful violin pires fly to the stage in an attempt appointed by the outcome. My pieces introducing the film. to slaughter him. Lestat begins to awaken the advice? Stay home and rent Inter­ Marius, (played by acting view with the Vampire, or better veteran Vincent Perez), the father Queen o f the Damned, Akasha, yet, just read the books. with his soulful (remember, vam­ vampire to Lestat, helps kill pires don’t have a soul) and heart ’ Queen o f the Damned is now off the attackers. The effects -filled (remember, vampires don’t playing and is rated R by the are. great; the humor is undeni­ have a live heart) playing. The MPAA. able. The concertgoers scream REVIEW �Escape San Marcos: Las Vegas By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer The spring semester is still in its infancy, but if you’re like me, thoughts of vacation have already begun. A reprieve from parking woes, schedule nightmares and cruel syllabi, if only for a couple days, would be enough to main­ tain some sanity until summer (or at least Spring Break). As far as I’m concerned, that’s more than reason enough to justify a jaunt to neon central, Las Vegas. The great thing about Vegas, aside from legalized gambling, complimentary cocktails and afternoon topless revues, is that it’s a low maintenance getaway. A city that’s ready when you are. No need to show up with any schedule or a fanny-pack full of maps and travel guides. It’s more like visiting your parent’s house, you know where everything is and even if you haven’t been there in some time, it doesn’t take long to get comfortable. But before you leave America’s finest city in your dust for a weekend furlough in Sin City, here are some tips that will have you feeling more like a high-roller and less like a starving student. Getting There When people say, “getting there is half the fun,” I assume that the other half is actually up for their weekly ‘click and deal within a single hotel. If being there, which would make save’ e-mail alerts for the latest you call the toll-free reservation getting back no fun at all. The specials. Then when your plane line, visit the hotel website, and drive to Vegas isn’t terribly gru­ lands a block from the Strip, you check for advertised specials in eling; if it’s your only option. The can take solace knowing that if the newspaper travel section, you anticipation of pulling onto the had you driven, you wouldn’t will likely find three different price quotes. Your best bet is sparkling Strip can be enough to even be to Barstow yet. make the four and a half hour ride bearable, but otherwise you’re St ayi ng left with the ‘World’s Largest There Thermometer’ to break up the monotonous desert trip. Leaving I hate hearing, Las Vegas, on the other hand, “don’t spend your can be much less tolerable. When * money on a nice you’re sleep-deprived, hung-over, hotel because you’re and still in shock from losing next never going to be in semesters tuition money at the the room.” If I had craps table, a long drive home a nickel for every is the last thing you want to be time that bit of dealing with. And the Sunday advice was thrown night exodus from Vegas into around, I could pay California with a Monday morn­ out the Nevada ing’s class looming isn’t the most Nickels progressive relaxing finish to your getaway. slot jackpot from So why not fly? Airfare prices my own pocket. from San Diego to Las Vegas There’s a wide TheBellagio Casino range from cheap to reasonable, selection of accom­ Photo Courtesy of http:/ as long as you don’t mind losing modations in Vegas, /www. lasvegastourism,com/expressl. htm a little spontaneity by booking a from plain disgust­ week or two in advance. In the ing to disgustingly opulent. The to sign-up for the player’s club past year, both Southwest Air­ prices don’t necessarily reflect card at your favorite hotel. Every lines and America West have fre­ what you’re getting; many times casino offers one so they can quently offered round-trip tickets throughout the year there’s little track your gaming and award you for as little as $60(tax and air­ to no difference in price between complimentary meals, rooms and port fee not included), when pur­ a two star hotel and a four show tickets. At the top hotels, chased online. That’s not much star hotel. The rates along the you need to be wagering thou­ more than you’d spend on gas, Strip can be extremely arbitrary sands of dollars per day to earn not to mention saving yourself depending on events, conven­ enough points for a free room, nearly ten hours of driving. Log tions, time of year and occupancy. but don’t let that stop you from on to Southwest.com and sign Don’t end up at Bob’s Hotel getting a card. Signing up will and Laun­ automatically place you on their dromat when mailing list, and you’ll begin you could be receiving special hotel rates, show s o m e w h e r e tickets, dining or spa discounts. much more Comfortable Playing for the same price, minus In a city' that touts itself as the chalk put- “The Entertainment Capital of line in the the World,” you’ll never be at a hallway. loss for action, without even Prices can leaving your hotel. The larger vary a great resorts along the Strip have done their best to create a complete, self-contained experience. Gam­ bling, shopping, dining, shows and whatever else they can come up with to keep you (and your money) from stepping outside. This is exactly .why it’s possible to stay at a top-notch hotel for a fraction of the prices offered in other citites. These places know that people end up playing where they’re staying. If you can afford $100 show tickets and $25 hands of black­ jack, then stick around, Siegfried and Roy will be glad to have you. But if you’re on a limited budget, the mega-resorts will have your bankroll dwindling quicker than an Enron 401k. So enjoy the lavish room, the beautiful shops and the impeccable service, but don’t be afraid to seek your enter­ tainment elsewhere. Try the $7.77 steak and shrimp dinner at the Hard Rock Hotel, stop by a concierge desk for 2 for 1 tickets to Harrah’s Improv comedy show ($24.95), play some 25 cent roulette and dollar craps games at Casino Royale or check out the new after-hours club inside the Barbary Coast. Deals and specials on the Strip change frequently, but if you run out of ideas a good cab driver or bellman will always be able to point you in the right direction. One last suggestion for max­ imizing your getaway. Tip. Vegas revolves around gratuity. Room upgrades, better show seats, front of the line at clubs and faster drink service can all be accessed by greasing a few palms. Believe me; twenty bucks to the right person can go a long, long way. And you’ll feel like a big shot, even if it did come out of your financial aid check. Good luck and I’ll see you at the buffets. Viva Las Vegas! MAIL BOXESETC A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises. MiraCosta College Letters Department presents An Evening with novelist M ark Salzm an March 1,2002 * 8 p.m. Carlsbad City Library at Dove Lane Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium Admission: $10/$5 students & seniors Bestselling novelist and accomplished cellist Mark Salzman will read from his works and discuss the art of writing. Tickets are available at the door. For advanced ticket information, call (760) 795-6874. A Yale-educated Houdini, Mark Salzman has made a career of locking himself inside closed societies [pre-Tiananmen Square China, monastic life, classical music circles]... no matter how tightly Salzman binds the ropes, he is able to extricate himself each time, swimming away on a stream of easy language.” -N Y Times Book Review �California Election 2002 A College Student’s Guide to Voting on Tuesday, March 5 Governor 1 I Proposition 44 Yes No I Proposition 41 Yes No Proposition 45 Yes No I Proposition A Yes No I ------------------ ■ I Proposition 42 Yes No Lt. Governor Proposition 43 Yes No Proposition 40 Yes No I I Propositions Secretary o f State Controller ■ In This Guide State Candidates..........5-7 Local Candidates.... .8 Propositions. ..............9 Created by: Melanie Addington... Arts Editor Martha Sarabia....News Editor Victoria B. Segall..Staff Writer Governor Compiled by Melanie Addington Nick Jesson, Republican Who he is: Jesson is the pres­ Danney Ball, ident and owner/ Republican founder of No Time Who he is: Delay Electronics, Ball is a performing \ Capacitor Specialists songwriter, busi­ International and C nessman, recording & D Electronics in Huntington artist, and record producer. Beach. Why you should vote for him: If elected he would not let runaway Why you should vote for him: growth in California go unchecked. He would reduce the state budget by $5 billion annually. He would take no salary or retirement benefits from the state of California. Edie Bukewihge, Republican Who she is: She has been I employed as an accountant, media' manager, publisher and editor. Why you should vote for her: “Getting rid of de-regulation is first on the list. I will have illegals deported. I will have racist poli­ ticians prosecuted. I will create a medicine plan for seniors. I will severely cut taxes to stimulate the economy,” said Bukewihge. Jim Dimov, Republican Who he is: Dimov came to America in 1966 through the United States Escapee Program. He became a successful handyman. Why you should vote for him: “As People’s choice most wanted for Governor, I will remove unconstitu­ tional laws, form new Government, new Court System to benefit the People and the State,” said Dimov. “Most politicians tell you what you want to hear just to win your vote. They take citywide and countywide polls to find out what your concerns are and then pay the pollsters or speechwriters to prepare canned speeches solely designed to get your vote. I won’t do that,” said Jesson on his web site. Bill Simon, Republican Gray Davis Jr., Democrat Who he is: Simon serves Who he is: Davis is the current | governor. Prior to j his election as gov- j ernor in 1998, Davis served as lieutenant governor (1995-99), state controller (1987-95), State Assemblyman (1983-87) and chief of staff to Gov. Edmund G. firm of William E. Simon & Sons, which includes Brown Jr. (1975-1981). as I vice-chairman of I Catholic Charities of 1 Los Angeles. In 1988 Simon co-founded the private investment ] PAX-TV. Why you should vote for him: According to his web site, “[My] method is simple: Be ever-vigilant in order taanticipate a problem, rely on teamwork and experience to develop a visionary strategy that addresses the problem before it becomes a crisis - and act swiftly and deci­ sively to carry out that strategy.” Bill Jones, Republican Mosemarie Boyd, Democrat Who he is: Jones was elected California’s Sec-*< Who she is: Boyd serves as pres- r™ retary of State in 1994. ident and CEO of j Why you should vote for him: In 1994, Jones authored California’s American Women “Three Strikes and You’re Out” law. Presidents. He currently has the Jones Edu­ Why you should: . cation Reform Policy Proposal in vote for her: hopes to address major deficiencies “As Governor, my top priority would be coordinating in education, with the president to crush terror­ Richard Riordan, Republican ism,” said Boyd. Who he is: Anselmo A. Chavez, Democrat Richard J. Riordan I Who he is :' was elected the 39th Chavez is an edu-1 mayor of Los Ange­ cator and accoun-1 les, in June of 1993. tant. He was reelected in | Why you should I 1997. vote for him: Why you should vote for him: Riordan facilitated turnaround for Reform of Proposi­ construction projects by streamlin­ tion 13. ing permit processes. Why you should vote for him: As far back as April 1999, Gov. Davis began implementing a com­ prehensive long-term energy plan when his administration licensed the first major power plant in California in 12 years. Chuck Pineda, Democrat Who he is: G ary D. Copeland j L ibertarian Who he is: Copeland is a business owner and chief exec- j utive officer. Why you should vote ] for him: Copeland would improve schools through competition and increased parental choice and increase spend­ ing for national debt payments. Peter Camejo, Green Party Who he is: Camejo is chair and co-founder of Progres­ sive Asset Manage­ ment Inc. (PAM). He created the Eco-Logical Trust for Merrill Lynch, Pineda is a case hearing representa­ the first environmentally-screened tive and has 36 years experience in fund of a major firm. the state executive branch. Why you should vote for him: Why you should vote for him: Camejo supports municipal utility His top priorities are public own­ districts and renewable energy ership of bankrupted electric com­ sources. He would abolish Califor­ panies, prevention of crime and nia’s “3 strikes” law and work to de­ delinquency. criminalize marijuana. Iris Adam, Natural Law Party Who she is: .Adam is a business analyst, educator and children’s advocate.. Why you should f vote for her: Her budget priorities are education, sci­ entific and medical research, preventable health, sus­ tainable agriculture, basic research on power generation to achieve energy independence, and long-term solutions to employment. Reinhold Gulke, American Independent Who he is: Gulke founded and owns R.G.E. Fire Pro­ tection. He was an j elector for the 2000 | presidential election. Why you should vote i for him: He was the first to advocate to Gov. Pete Wilson the^eduction in vehicle registration fees, ndw recognized as the largest tax cut in California his- jilBIIBBll. ill- ____ Editor’s Note: Due to limited space, the information compiled and/or written by staff writers below is not comprehensive and we recommend visiting www.smartvoter.org or www.votesmart.org or another voter information web site. Some of the information below was made available from candidate’s web sites, press releases or interviews with staff writers. All photos of candidates are courtesy of the candidates or their web sites. Those who do not have a photo did not respond to e-mail and/or telephone requests. . �L ieu ten an t Governor Compiled by Melanie Addington I b unborn children. My main objective Cruz M. B ustamante, is pro-life options,” said King. Democratic Pat Wright, Libertarian Who he is: Who he is: Cruz M. I Bruce McPherson, n j Republican Who he is: Bustamante was McPherson is a elected lieuten­ I California state ant governor of ■ senator and small the state of Cal­ W business owner. ifornia in November 1998. He was He was a newspaper publisher/ elected speaker of the Assembly by editor. his colleagues in December 1996, Hq s chairman of the Public Safety and served as speaker until February J Committee and vice-chairman of the 1998. Education Committee. Bustamante was the first Latino to The California Small Business Asso­ serve as speaker of the Assembly, ciation and California School Boards and upon his election as lieutenant Association named him Legislator governor, he became the first Latino o f the Year. elected to statewide office in Cali­ Why should you vote for him: fornia in more than 120 years. McPherson will focus on education, As lieutenant governor, Bustamante public safety and ensuring economic is the president of the California development and job creation. Senate, serves as a regent of the Uni­ versity of California and is a trustee o f the California State University* Ellie Michaels, Republican system. Who she is: She founded Ellie Why should you vote for him: Michaels Music in During Bustamante’s term as which pro- speaker, the Legislature reduced duces, licenses and class sizes, enacted a $1.7 billion tax distributes music cut, extended health insurance cov­ {Mmjk . :|H H | for advertising, erage to 600,000 low-income chil­ H H U flH I promotions *and dren, reformed welfare and rolled back student fees at state universi­ campaigns. She received a bachelor of arts in: ties and colleges. Theater from Northern Illinois Uni­ versity. Jim King, American Why you should vote for hen Independent She promotes active parental involve­ Who he is: ment in children’s education. • Responsible communication con­ cerning upcoming legislation from California’s elected representatives. *A balanced approach to protecting the environment while encouraging free enterprise. Attorney General Compiled by Melanie Addington Dick Ackerman, Republican Who he is: Sen. Ackerman represents the 33rd Senate Dis­ trict in Orange County. Ackerman serves as the vice-chair of the Budget and Fiscal Review Commit­ tee. Real Estate Broker Why should you vote for him: He believes in Lockean ideals of “our right to life is inalienably endowed to us by our creator.” The state of California should cease the support o f destruction through abortion of eral, Lockyer has worked to improve public safety through increased attention to crime prevention and criminal apprehension, support and vigorous enforcement of firearms laws and new services to victims of Diane Beall Templin, American Independent Who she is: Lawyer and foster parent. She also founded Advocate’s Legal Ser­ vices. Why you should vote for her: Why you should vote for him: She would support restitution and As a member of the state Assem­ rehabilitation as alternatives to long­ bly, Ackerman’s legislative priori­ term incarceration. ties included improving California’s education by increasing account­ Ed Kuwatch, Libertarian ability and strengthening local con­ Who he is: trol of important decisions. Kuwatch is a criminal defense Mike Schmier, Democratic attorney and the IWho he is: author of the ref­ iSchmeir is an erencebook, Cal­ Iattorney and ifornia Drunk (businessman. Driving Law. IWhy you Why you should vote for him: Ishould vote for Kuwatch has teamed up with Cali­ Shim: fornia’s recognized leaders in Drunk IHis experience includes a pres­ ent position on the National Panel o f Arbitrators since 1979, and pri­ vate practice dealing with employ­ ment and labor relations law since 1976. Bill Lockyer, Democratic IWho he is: Driving Defense, offering his ser­ vices to clients in affiliation with most of the top 10 lawyers in DUI defense in California. Glen Freeman Mowrer, Green Party Who he is: He worked as a trial lawyer for sev­ eral years and eventually directed IBill Lockyer was the LA Public Defender’s Compton Ielected Califor- office. Inia’s 30th attorney Why you should vote for him: Igeneral in Novem­ “My primary goal as Attorney Gen­ ber 1998. eral will be to assure that Justice is !Why you should pursued, obtained and protected for Ivote for him: all the people of California,” said As attorney gen­ Mowrer. He served two terms as chair­ man of the L ib e r ta r ia n Party of Cal­ ifornia, which ended in 1993. He formed Fer­ rets Anony­ mous. Why you should vote for him: Vote for Wright to bring about aware­ ness of the plight of California’s outlaw ferret owners and thus build up Ferrets Anonymous, and to show the people of California how Repub­ licans and Democrats handle the problems of people who don’t write big checks, according to the Wright web site. Donna J. Warren, Green Party Who she is: Warren retired fromthe Depart­ ment of Defense in June 1996 and from the Metropolitan Transit Author­ ity (MTA) in 2001. She is the pres­ ident of the Kujichagulia Project (self-determination in Swahili), a company dedicated to raising funds for the grassroots. Warren has served on several com­ mittees, including The Crack, the CIA Coalition, Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS), The National Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression (NAARPR) and the South Central Green Party." State Treasurer Compiled by Melanie Addington Greg Conlon, Republican Whoke is: He is chairman Io f the board for the Industry IEducation Coun-. sel of California. IHe served as ' commissioner andpresident ofthe California Public Utilities Commission from 1993-1999. He was a CPA and senior partner at an accounting firm for 30 years. Why you should vote for him: “As Treasurer it will be my top pri­ ority to improve California’s credit rating. I’ll accomplish that by work­ ing to streamline government and cut government waste,” said Conlon. |Mary A. Toman, Republican Who is she: Mary Toman served as deputy Itreasurer of the state of Califor­ nia. Toman was a senior executive in the U.S. Department of Commerce (Deputy Assistant Secretary) under President George H. W. Bush from 1989-92. She worked for Procter & Gamble and at E.F. Hutton in corpo­ rate finance. Toman is chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party. Why you should vote for her: Toman says she understands how to safeguard pension money and to secure retirement for teachers and other public employees. She holds a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from California State University at Los Angeles and is licensed as a Cer­ tified Government Financial Man­ ager (CGFM). Warren is the Southern California Regional Coordinator for Education for the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). She had a daughter and son who were killed by drug wars and has three grandchildren. Why you should vote for her: Her issues include: • Stopping America’s insane “war on terrorism” • California’s energy crisis • Racial profiling against people of color, including Arab-Americans • The theft of the 2000 election and the heed for electoral reform • Institutionalized racism in our schools • The MTA’s refusal to honor the consent decree to provide transpor­ tation for the transit dependent • Reparations for African-Ameri­ cans • The Palestinian right of return to their homelands • America’s bogus “war on drugs” • The prosecution of poor commu­ nities of color to build the prison industrial complex • America’s horrendous health care for the poor, the elderly, and the working class • Corporations’ hold on the main political parties • A living wage. Kalee Przybylak, Natural Law Who she is: Public Relations Director and grass­ roots organizer Why should you vote for her: “I will work towards establishing a government devoted to serving the feal needs of California citizens, as intended by the authors of our I Philip Angelides, I Democratic I Who he is: The lieutenant gover­ nor o f California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the governor. Lt. governor serves as a trustee to the Cali­ fornia State University system. Constitution, not just special interest groups,” said Przybylak. She endorses alternative energy, environmental protection, and inno­ vative learning. Paul Jerry Hannosh, Reform Who he is: Hannosh is a teacher and a member of the AmericanAsso­ ciation of Educators. He also serves as the reform party national delegate and LACC treasurer. He is a US Army veteran and served from 1986-1988. He served as the L.A. Chapter Veter­ ans for Peace vice president in 1992. He is a CRA> NRA and Christian Coalition member. Why you should vote for him: Hannosh is pro-life, pro-second amendment and supports the parent’s right to choose the quality of their child’s education through tax cred­ its. He feels strongly about immi­ gration laws. “I’d like to give these lawbreakers something: a one-way ticket back to their homeland,” saidPaul J. Hannosh on illegal immigra­ tion. Marian Smithson, Libertarian Who she is: Smithson is a CPA and three-term elected city treasurer in West Current State Covina. I Treasurer Philip Why you should vote for her: I A n g e 1 i d e s She opposes issuing government »served as chair­ bonds for any purpose. “The state man of the California Democratic must either pay for projects when Party. He formed his own invest­ they come up, or preferably, encour­ ment and management business. He age private investment and develop­ is one of nine members of the ment,” said Smithson. Executive Monitoring Committee, a nationwide association of govern­ Jeanne Marie ment fiscal officers who are leading Rosenmeir, and monitoring the progress of Holo­ Green caust restitution efforts. Angelides Who she is: is a graduate of Harvard University. Jeanne-Marie Why you should vote for him: Rosenmeier is a The Treasurer’s Smart Investments s elf-employed initiative directed over $7 billion CPA, with 20 years experience. She in state infrastructure and commu­ is a member of the Contra Costa nity development funding to support Greens County Council and state environmentally responsible growth co-chair of the Electoral Reform patterns. Working Group. She holds an MBA, University of Chicago, 1975. Nathan E. Johnson, American Independent Who he is: Why you should vote for her: An active feminist, she was a found­ ing member and first president of the DuPage County, Illinois, Women’s Political Caucus, and national trea­ Johnson has surer of Housewives for ERA. After served as a move to Virginia, she helped orga­ Inational com­ nize a local peace group. m itteem a n , national con­ Sylvia Valentine, vention delegate, presidential elec­ Natural Law tor and San Diego County Central Who she is: Committee chairman for the Ameri­ Valentine is an administrator with can Independent Party. Johnson has non-profit organizations and forbeen employed by the San Diego profit businesses. Transit System since 1972 and is Why you should vote for her: in the Amalgamated Transit Union “My first choice will always be to Local 1309. invest our state money in ourselves Why you should vote for him: and our communities,” said Valen­ Johnson is pro-life and said, “Cali­ tine. fornia taxpayer dollars should never be invested in such a manner as to protect and/or promote abortion.” �Secretary of State Compiled by Victoria B. Segall Mike Schaefer, Republican t Who he is: A public interest attorney. He served as city prosecutor and city councilman for San Diego. He specializes in election litigation. Why you should Vote for him: He would assure equality for voters and candidates. Keith Olberg, Republican Who he is: He was elected to the Legislature^ between 1994 and 1998. Why you should vote for him: He would improve the voting system, expand voter outreach, protect voters from fraud and support small businesses. Barbara J. M ar r, Republican Who she is: She served as chairwoman for the Fullerton Concerned Citizens/ which worked to reduce the number of nude bars in Fullerton, Why you should vote for her: She would protect children, sup­ port war veterans, and prevent voter fraud. Michela Alioto, Democratic Who she is: She won the Demo­ cratic primary for the California Secretary of State in 1998. Why you should vote for her: She would focus on civil rights, improvements in polling-place reg­ istration and the voting process, and encourage young people to become involved in politics. Edward C. Noonan, American Inde- j pendent Who he is: He is an assistant I director for the m American Indepen- j dent Party, and chair­ man of the Yuba County American Independent Party Central Committee. Why you should vote for him: He would reorganize and strengthen the Immigration and Nationaliza­ tion Service. Gail K. Lightfoot, Libertarian Who she Is: / She is a retired reg­ istered nurse. She served as the chair­ woman of the Libertarian Party of California. March Fong Eu, Democratic Why you should vote for her: Who she: She would increase voter awareness, She served as a member of the state develop use-friendly voting materi­ legislature, recently as secretary of als, and perfect absentee and Inter­ state. She also served as a United net voting as options for voters. States ambassador. Why you should vote for her: Her priorities are to promote early L arry Shoup, voting and eliminate voter fraud, Green Party: close soft money, and protect vic­ He is a teacher and tims of domestic violence and stalk­ writer. He is a member of the Inde­ ing* pendent Progressive Politics Network, and a member Kevin Shelley, Democratic of the National Writers Union, Who he is: AFL-CIO. He has served on the He is an Assembly County Council for Alameda, and majority leader. He helped establish the Oakland Ten­ served on the con­ ants Union. gressional staff of the Why you should vote for him: late Rep. Phil Burton, served on He would fight corrupt politics, the San Francisco Board of Super­ ensure proportional representation visors, and was elected to board and instant runoff voting, and presidency. He also represented Cal­ reform corporate charters. ifornia’s 12th Assembly District. Why you should vote for him: His priorities are to modernize Cal­ Louise M arie ifornia’s voting system, protect the Allison, privacy of voters, create more effi­ Natural Law ' cient businesses, and support the Who she is; She is a teacher and Golden State Museum. administrator. She is director of the Cla­ Carl Henley, Democratic remont Transcendental Meditation iWhoheis: An attorney and a cor- Program and a member of the jporate executive. He County Central Committee, Natu­ {served as the com- ral Law Party. She served as former f missioner for Califor- state chair for the Natural Law Party |nia State University, of California and Virginia. co-founded the Los Why you should vote for her: Angeles NAACP College Division, She would create a peace-keeping and is a delegate for the California task force to research and imple­ ment programs to prevent terrorism/ Democratic State Division. violence, and to promote education. Why you should vote for him: He would increase voter participa­ tion and registration, modernize the Valli Sharpe-Geisler, Reform electoral process and procedures, Who she is: and increase employment within the She is an educator state by encouraging businesses to and technology coor­ dinator. She was a locate in California. semiconductor pro­ cess engineer for 10 Shawn C. O’Brien, years and ran an electronics busi­ Democratic ness for four years. She teaches Who he is: computer science and coordinates He founded the the East Side Adult Education Pro­ "Unique People’s Voting Project,” gram. Why you should vote for her: ch encourages voters with disShe would reduce debt, deal with ities. trade reform, campaign finance and y you should vote for him: lobby the creation of new jobs and would support disabled voting a new tax system, and create term its, encourage voter turnout and limits. review of pending legislation. State Controller Compiled by Melanie Addington The Controller is the chief financial officer of the State. W. Snow Hume, Republican Who he is: Snow is a member of the Bear Republic Team, whose mission is to get the Republican Party back onto the people’s side against illegal immigration. Why yon should vote for him: Ernest F. Vance, American Independent 1996, Who he is: Tom McClintock, Republican Who he is: In M c C 1i n t o c k returned to the state Assembly from the 38th Assembly District until becoming a senator in 2000. Why you should vote for him: In 1987, hejointly authoredthe MelloCondit-McClintock Tax Rebate Act, which returned $11 billion of tax over-collections to the taxpayers of California. Snow Hume is running for state controller because, according to his Steve Westly, Democratic website, he knows that the state con­ Who he is: troller has the power (and duty) to Westly was elected shut off the flow ofstate money to northern treasurer of illegal immigrants. the California DemoIcratic Party. ■He went on to serve Nancy Beecham, Republican as controller, northern chair and IWho she is: IBeecham is a vice-chair of the California Demo­ Imother, registered cratic Party. Inurse and home and Why you should vote for him: * Ibusiness owner in He has held senior policy positions in focal, state and federal govern­ ICalifornia. ■ Why you should ment and was recently reelected to his fourth term representing Cali­ vote for her: "I will work towards providing fornia on the Democratic National sound financial management to state Committee. and local government while inde­ pendently protecting taxpayer dol­ Johan Klehs, Democratic lars,” said Beecham. ■Who he- is: Dean Andal, Republican IKlehs served in the m » California Assembly Who he is: ally: ifor 12 years from Andal is currently 11982-1994 and was a member of the ;hair of the Assem­ California Board of bly Revenue and Equalization. He is former president of Taxation Committee. Andal Communications Company Why you should vote for him: In 1999, Klehs helped lead the FTB (1984 to 1991.) in its massive effort to collect $9.8 Why yon should vote for him: He helped to close 16 California billion in delinquent child support Board of Equalization field offices payments owed by deadbeat par­ to streamline operations and save ents. taxpayers over $40 million. Insurance Commissioner Compiled by Melanie Addington Stefan “Watchdog” Stitch, Republican Who he is: Stitch is a member of the Bear Republic Team, whose mission is to get the Republican Party back onto the people’s side against illegal immigration. Why you should vote for him: Stitch would work to prevent con­ flicts of interests by not accepting any contributions from insurance companies, insurance brokers or insurance agents. As commissioner of corporations, he successfully negotiated the con­ version of Blue Cross of California. His priorities are: • To assure that all bills paid by Californians are legal and Constitu­ tional David Delanol Blanco, Green Party] Who he is: David Blanco founded! LifeLink in 1992 to bring* cutting-edge biologies to people with life-threatening diseases (LTDs). Why you should vote for him: He is a humanitarian and successful businessman. Laura Wells, Green Party Who she is: Laura Wells has years experience in | financial systems and] eight years in non-1 profit fundraising and| administration. Why you should vote for her: She wants to amplify the voices and power of people of all lifestyles by working for grassroots democ­ racy and social justice, including instant run-off voting and propor­ tional representation. J. Carlos Aguirre, Natural Law Who he is: Vice president and co-founder of individual business. Why you should vote for him: He would uncover financial fraud, hold government accountable, and cut wasteful spending. Merrill Lynch Settlement Services, Inc. In 1988, WinslowB launched his own lav practice with the ain o f building a clientele. Why you should vote for him: Why you should vote for him: As California’s first statewide elected insurance commissioner, he reduced home owners’, auto and worker compensation rates. Winslow has blended" activism in support of progressive causes and candidates with service in leadership positions in civic groups Umberg, and the legal profession. Tom Democratic Who he is: He is a paratrooper, Icolonel and com­ mander in the U.S. Army Reserves. Umberg served as an assemblyman representing Orange County from 1990-1994. Why you should vote for him: 1Thomas Calderon, Democratic Who he is: Dale F. Ogden, Lib^ Who he is: Ogden runs Dale F. Ogden & Associates. He is an associate of | the Casualty Actuar­ ial Society. Why should you vote for him: As a Libertarian, he believes that the state regulation of insurance harms consumers by interfering with the natural competitive forces of the several hundred insurance compa­ nies. M. David I. Sheidlower, Green Party Who he is: ITom Calderon was a member of the legislative team that shined the spotlight on the unscru­ In 1974 Bannister pulous practices of former state founded Bannister Insurance Commissioner Chuck and Associates Insur­ Quackenbush. Why you should vote ance Agency of for him: which he currently During his tenure as a legislator, serves as President. he has worked to be a consensus Why you should builder. He stood with employees and employers, worked with con­ vote for him: Bannister would reverse trends of sumers and business, and protected expensive policies in homeowner local control while promoting more state involvement. and automobile insurance. Wes Bannister, Republican Who he is: * Why you should vote for him: fornia’s first elected insurance com­ missioner from 1991-1995. He was elected to the California State Senate four times and to the Assembly once. IGary Mendoza, Umberg wrote the law to prevent telemarketing fraud. He led the fight IRepublican to require insurance companies to | Who he is: provide immunizations for Califor­ [ Mendoza practices nia’s children. ^general corporate law with Riordan & McKinzie. Why you should vote for him: Vance retired from administration, and is currently treasurer of Sacremento County AIP, treasurer of Sacremento NRA Council and trea­ surer of his local church. He is a vice presi­ dent at Wells Fargo Bank, where he is a director ofInformation. Why you should vote for him: Sheidlower wants to reform insur­ ance companies, plans and policies to be more efficient and work better with consumers. Raul Calderon, Jr., Natural Law Who he is: Calderon is a health researcher and educator. Why you should vote for him: John Garamendi, Bill Winslow, Democratic Who he is: He would develop insurance poli­ Democratic In 1976, Winslow became an cies to insure that underserved and Who he is: Garamendi was Cali­ insurance defense lawyer. In 1983, minority populations have access to he became General Counsel of affordable insurance. �8 Tuesday, February 26, 2002 Election 2002: The Propositions Propositions W hat a Vote Yes or No means By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor Tues. March 5 is the official day for Californians to vote in the primary election. The election will determine if many newly proposed state and local proposi­ tions on the ballot will become laws. The state propositions and one local county proposition included on the ballot are: Prop 40 The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act ofi2002 calls for a bond issue of $2.6 billion. The bond will provide funds to protect rivers, lakes, and streams to improve water quality and ensure clean drinking water; to protect beaches and coastal areas threatened by pollution; to improve air quality; to preserve open space and farmland threat­ ened by unplanned development; to protect wildlife habitat; to restore historical and cultural resources; -and to repair and improve the safety of state and neighborhood parks. The California Legislature placed this bond act on the bal­ lot. Its fiscal impact on the state is predicted at about $4.3 billion over 25 years, with an average •cost of about $172 million per year to repay the bonds. The cost for state and local operation and maintenance costs will probably reach tens of millions of dollars annually. If passed, Proposition 40 would allow the state to sell $2.6 billion in bonds for natural resources conservation, state and local park acquisition and improvement, and historical and cultural resources preservation purposes. Proponents of Proposition 40 argue that California should be kept safe and beautiful, and that the measure would also protect the quality of neighborhoods. However, dissenters claim that now is not the time to add $2.6 billion more to California’s debt, since voters already approved $4 billion in bonds for water and parks in 2000. Prop 41 Voting Modernization Bond Act of 2002 (Shelley-Hertzberg Act) is proposed to ensure that every person’s vote is accurately counted. Placed on the ballot by the Legislature, this bond act authorizes the issuance of state bonds, allowing counties to pur­ chase modem voting equipment and replace outdated punch card or chad systems. This act calls for bonds in the amount of $200 million and appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. The fiscal impact on the state is about $255 million over ten years with an average of about $26 million annually to repay bonds. A one-time county cost of about $67 million statewide for each county to match state funds is a part of the act, and it will also require an additional annual county operating cost in the tens of millions of dollars. If passed, the state could sell $200 million in bonds to assist counties with the purchase of new voting systems. Supporters of Proposition 41 say that the new high-tech vot­ ing machines would ensure that every vote counts. Non­ supporters argue that Californians should pay for new voting machines with current tax collections, rather than increas­ ing the state’s debt and interest payments. Prop 42 Transportation Congestion Improvement Act. Allocation of Existing Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales and Use Tax Revenues for Transportation Purposes Only proposition requites that exist­ ing revenues, effective July 1, 2003, gained from state sales and use taxes on the sale of motor vehicle fuel be used for trans­ portation purposes as provided by law (until June 30, 2008.) Placed on the ballot by the Legislature, the act requires that, effective on July 1,2008, existing revenue resulting from state sales and use taxes from the sale of motor vehicle fuel would be used for public transit and mass trans­ portation, and improvements. It imposes the requirement for a two-thirds of the legislature to suspend or modify the percent­ age allocation of the revenues. The fiscal impact of this proposition, of about $1.4 billion in state gasoline sales tax rev­ enues, increasing annually there­ after, would continue to be used for state and local transportation purposes starting in 2008-09. If . passed, the State Constitution would require that gasoline sales tax revenues be used annually for state and local transportation purposes begin­ ning in 2003-2004. Proponents argue that gaso­ line sales tax should be used to improve road safety, mass tran­ sit, and traffic reduction without raising taxes. There are 6000 = | to an appointed position. The County Chief Administrative Officer would then appoint the officer. In order to adopt this mea­ sure, a majority vote is required. to stop fraud because insurance fraud creates higher insurance premiums for all, and that the stiffer penalties for second con­ victions of insurance fraud must be put in place. Those arguing against the proposition say the punishment should fit the crime. The only reason a chiropractor should lose his/her license is for harming patients. Financial dishonestyhas nothing to do with medical skill. Prop 4 4 . Prop 45 Chiropractors. Unprofessional Conduct. Legislative Iniative Amendment. The Chiropractic Act would spec­ ify practices constituting fraud. It also requires investigation of The Legislative Term Limits proposition would allow voters to submit petition signatures to permit their incumbent or cur­ rent legislator to run for re-elec­ tion or re-elections and to serve j If passed, Proposition 40 would allow the state to sell $2.6 billion in bonds for natural resources conservation, state and local park acquisition and improvement, and historical and cultural resources preservation purposes. Photo of Carlsbad State Beach. (Pride Photo/Victoria B.Segall) bridges and overpasses that need repair. Opponents qrgue that the proposition has voters voting on something that wouldn’t happen until 2008, which would force a $1.2 billion cut in vital educa­ tion, health care and public safe­ ty to pay for increased spending on transportation. Prop 43 The Right to Have Vote Counted proposition will amend the constitution to ensure that a voter who casts a vote in an election, in accord with the laws of this state,, shall have that vote counted. Placed on the ballot by the Legislature, the proposition’s fiscal impact places no addi­ tional cost on state or local gov­ ernments. If passed, the State Constitution would be amended to affirm the right of a voter to have his/her vote counted. State law would explicitly authorize county election officials to ask the court for an extension of a post-election deadline, allowing for additional time to count votes and would explicitly authorize courts to approve such a request. However, if this measure is adopted, the proposed Charter amendment would not be active immediately because the current treasurer/tax collector is entitled to serve out his four-year term of office, which will expire, at noon on Jan. 6,2003. If passed, the proposition would change the elective office Proposition A: N orth C ounty Voters The Make Treasurer/Tax Collector an Appointive Office proposition aims to amend the San Diego County Charter, changing the treasurer/tax col­ lector from an elected position Supporters contend that the right to vote is meaningless if you cannot be sure that your vote will be counted, and Prop 43 provides voters with a consti­ tutional right to have their votes counted. Opponents say that it will do more harm than good and the problem is not that ballots are not counted, but that special interest groups and giant corporations buy elections. The Pride licensee in certain circumstanc­ es and license revocation upon second conviction, or multiple convictions, of specified insur­ ance fraud offenses. The fiscal impact is negli­ gible of additional state imple­ mentation costs. This measure also projects potential state savings of unknown amounts that would result in lower work­ ers’ compensation and Medi-Cal costs. If passed, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners would be required to revoke a chiro­ practor’s license for a period of 10 years upon his or her convic­ tion of various criminal offenses, including insurance fraud, and will allow an investigation of any licensed chiropractor who is criminally charged with com­ mitting insurance fraud. If the act fails to pass, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners would retain discretion in determining disciplinary action imposed against a licensed chi­ ropractor and determine wheth­ er to investigate licensed chi­ ropractors who are criminally charged with committing insur­ ance fraud. Those arguing for the prop­ osition say that it would help a maximum of four years beyond the terms provided for in the Constitution. Statewide, the fiscal impact could be several hundreds of thousands of dollars every two years to verify voter petition sig­ natures. However, there would be lit­ tle or no state cost to track the eligibility of re-election candi­ dates. If passed, this proposition would allow local registered vot­ ers to petition the secretary of state to permit their incumbent senator or assembly member, who is otherwise ineligible due to term limits, to run for reelection and to serve up to an additional four years. Consequently, a senator could serve a maximum of three four-year terms and an assembly member a maximum of five twoyear terms. Supporters of the proposition say that the measure would riot end term limits but keep term limits in place, which will give voters the option of extending the term of their own lawmaker. Non-supporters believe it would* end term limits in the state. of treasurer/tax collector to an appointed office, regardless of the results in the election for treasurer/tax collector position on March 5* Those arguing for Prop A say that the position of treasurer/tax collector has enormous respon­ sibilities and is the only county official with the ability to singlehandedly bankrupt the county, as proven by Orange County a few years ago. Arguments against Prop A are that voters should decide on their treasurer/tax collector and not let the San Diego County Board of Supervisors appoint someone to this position. This would eliminate the indepen­ dence of the retirement system and school hands by giving more control and power to the board of supervisors. �Oceanskks US CONGRESS District 50 sentatives. Compiled by Melanie Addington V tft & James Hart, Republican Who he is: reform bill in the Senate does a good job of trying to clean up soft money, but he wants to do more. He also is running his campaign on a blind trust. Businessman Duke Cunningham, Why you should vote for him: “I want to see us study the over­ Richard Republican population problem as it relates to Fontanesi, Who he is: our renewable and non-renewable Libertarian Current representative. Earnedhis bach^ elor’s degree in 1964 and his master’s in education in 1965 from the University of Mis­ souri. Why you should vote for him: In 1998, the 51st Congressional Dis­ trict elected Duke Cunningham to his fifth term in the House of Repre­ His priorities are: to protect seniors and working families from high electricity rates, to enhance the quality of life by ensuring affordable housing, to reduce traffic, to protect the environment and to preserve clean air. Assessor/Recorder/ Clerk John L. Hammerstrand Who he is: He is an environmental health spe­ cialist for the county. Priorities: Compiled by Victoria R. Segall Board of Supervisors District 5 ■ Kevin Barnard Who he is: ■ |K ^ ■ He is a police detective with 23 years of experience. Priorities: < Who she is: She is an aVocado grower and a businesswoman. She served two terms as director of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, and two years as a San Diego County Planning Commissioner. Assembly Elections Compiled by Melanie Addington Mark Wyland, Republican Who he is: Mark Wyland was elected to Iserve San Diego North County’s 74th Assembly District in Novem­ ber of 2000. He has spent more than 25 years at every level of a local family business founded by his grandfather. Wyland has served on the Escondido Union School Board and is a trustee to Pomona College. Wyland earned a master’s degree in political science at Columbia Uni­ versity. Why you should vote for him: Assemblyman Wyland’s priorities in the California Legislature include commitments to education reform and business growth, and he is com­ mitted to reforming and improving the California education system. Ijohu Herrera, (Dem ocratic I Who he is: I Herrera is a retired (disability analyst. ■Before that, he Iwas an adminis­ trative officer for the United States Customs Service from 1981-1985 and a hospital corpsman, for the United States [Gregory J* Smith W iiiihe Priorities: She would find practical solutions for traffic and growth, keep cities safe and vibrant, keep the beaches and bays clean, and ensure productive farmland and protected wilderness. wtk iSLM i He would protect communities, improve and develop existing roads, prevent Gregory Canyon from becoming a landfill, * create new parks, balance the county budget and defend property rights^// He would reduce taxes for the middle class, create support pro­ grams for disadvantaged children in schools, and would limit terms for county supervisors. Who he is: He is the current county supervi­ sor, a rancher, and a business­ man. Priorities: Navy Retirees from 1956-1975. Herrera received six degrees, from an A.A. at Palomar College to a degree of doctoral studies in Industrial/Organizational Behavior from United States Inter­ national University. Why you should vote for him: .His political experience includes: Former Chief Steward, Unit One, Administrative and Professional, Civil Service Division, CSEA, SEIU Former District Chief Steward, Cal­ ifornia State Employees Associ­ ation, former vice-president, and District Labor Council 709. I He has been [with the [Assessor/ Recorder/ [County Clerk | since 1994 and the County Assessor since 1983. He has 30 years of experience in city and county governments, and is a parttime evening facility member at SDSU, where he also serves on the SDSU Alumni Association Board of Directors. Del Stewart, Democrat Who he is: Stewart, who works in North County, is setting up a shadow campaign for high school and col­ lege students to learn how to create a campaign and to build responsibil­ ity. Why you should vote for him: He said the new campaign finance He would ensure integrity and fair­ Domestic Violence Court. ness, and provide customer service. Priorities: She would protect seniors from abuse and end domestic violence. District Attorney M ike Aguirre Who he is: He was a former assistant U.S. Attorney, He was also an adjunct professor of the University of Southern California, chairperson of the USC Conference to Fight Organized Crime, and founder of the San Diego Crime Commission. He would give taxpayers the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. District 38 Senate Compiled by Melanie Addington Bonnie Duuianis Who she Is: Pani Pfingst Who he is: She is a : superior court judge. She also I served as Vy deputy district ■ attorney, led M the J im Metropolitan Homicide Task Force, and served as lead judge for W ggMSBB^ He is the district attorney. He startedH H H ^H a Rape Prosecution Team, and set up J H H j H H an Elder Abuse ; H H H Unit WmmSMM Priorities: He would protect families and senior citizens, and target sexual predators. equal and fair treatment County Sheriff B ill Kolender Who he is: He is the sheriff of San Diego County. He began working at the San Diego Police Department in 1956. District a ^ ^ :. serves as treasurer for the Grpssmont Healthcare District, He has a master’s in management and a bachelor’s in business administra­ Steven Bruce R uff Who he is: tion. He is a sheriffs sergeant. He Priorities: received a bachelor’s from SDSU, He would restore integrity to the and also attended Grossmont office of County Treasurer, prop­ College. He was a director at erly use public funds in the set­ Detentions Training at the S,D. tlement of employee lawsuits, and improve the morale of workers with Sheriffs Department. Phillip G. Hanneman, Democratic Who he is: Communications technician 38th district. He was first elected to the Assembly in 1992; he was re-elected in 1994 and 1996 by overwhelming major­ ities. He was elected to the state Senate in 1998. Why you should vote for him: His legislative victories include school fund equalization. Priorities: His priorities are to fight crime and domestic violence, protect the environment, stop consumer fraud, and to end energy price manipulation by electric utilities. Priority: He is a financial consultant with a national brokerage firm and treasurer for the San Diego Convention Center Corporation. Metro Homicide Task Force, and served as vice president of San Diegans Against Crime. He would review hundreds of unsolved murders, seek the max­ imum punishment for those who bring weapons to school, and increase efforts to help local businesses that have been defrauded. Priorities: He has been San Diego County Treasurer/Tax Collector since 1983. Dan M cAllister Who he is: Mark Pettine W hohe is; Aguirre and\ others on Roger Hedgecock show. Bart Hartman Who he is: He would provide quality customer service to taxpayers. Who he is: Software engineer Why you should vote for him: For 30 years, the Libertarians have fought against an expanding govern­ ment to restore liberty and personal responsibility. Priorities: Treasurer/Tax Collector P riorities: K risti S tone, Libertarian Who she is: Kristi Stone is j a mother,1 entrepreneur, artist and political activist. Stone started her career in corporate information systems, working for such companies as Exxon Office Systems and Emery Worldwide. She went on to found On-the-Net and AKA internet enter­ prises. She is the elected mem­ bership chair for the San Diego Libertarian Party. Why you should vote for her: She wants to move North County toward smaller government, expects more personal responsibility, and strives to come up with non-governjnent solutions to our everyday issues and perceived problems. resourses,” said Hart. Lars R. Grossmith, Libertarian Who he is: Grossmith is the vice president of Suntrust Mort­ gage Correspondent Division. He graduated from San Diego State University in 1983 with a bachelor’s in Economics and received an MBA from Cal State Dominguez in 1987. Why you should vote for him: It is time to return to “self-govern­ ment” as our founding fathers fought for. It’s time we had a voice of free­ dom in the state senate,” said Gros­ smith. �Opinion 10 Tuesday, February 26, 2002 The Pride would like to first and foremost thank those of you who have written letters this semester - while the content of some of those letters has been controversial and/or heated, an engaging, ongoing dialogue in our editorial pages is our goal, and it’s a goal that our readers have helped us meet; Katja Tonsky’s letter, published last week in The Pride has prompted numer­ ous responses, as evidenced by our editorial pages this week. Whether those of you who have responded to her letter agree or disagree with her position, we feel the letter raises some inter­ esting questions that we all might want to consider. It goes without saying that each of us is here for one reason or another, the term “higher edu­ cation” is one that cannot be easily defined. We’ve run stu­ dent editorials in the past that attacked the academic institution and all it stands for, and we’ve also printed pieces praising all that comes with an investment in an academic environment, its proponents and its values. What does higher education mean to you? What is your learn­ ing curve? Is the institution successful if it moves students through the system by means of assigning grades that cannot ever truly be objective and award­ ing degrees to those who jump through the hoops strategically set up for them? Or rather, should we focus on the individual who shows up for the classes, takes the exams and learns to survive The Pride denced by the varied opinions expressed in these pages. Con­ sider Professor X’s class. Was it a success? A complete failure? Apparently, it was controversial; E D IT O R IA L on whatever means he or she deems necessary to do so? And can we really measure “learning” by an age-old 5-letter or number system? Again, the answers to these questions must be purely sub­ jective. The vast array of differ­ ent perceptions about a particular situation or event is surely evi­ many of you have reacted strongly, and this fact alone is indicative of the fact that the class affected students strongly. „ Perhaps some of the questions we all might benefit from are the following: Are we assigned grades? Or Do We earn them? How much does the professor really have to do with what we publication. learn and how we learn it? If we “earn” our grade, and it reflects our mastery of the material-whatever that means-do we consider ourselves better off, whether we receive an “A” or a “C” for a grade? If The Pride has raised far more questions than offered answers, then we’ve done our job. Why are you here? What do you hope to get out of your encounter with an institution of higher learning? And how much of the outcome will you hold yourself responsible for? And if you find these strange questions, we ericouragfc you to seek out the answers. Here’stoyour journey. tetephone number, e-mail and publish letters. Please contact The Pride iT } ^ are interested m wnimg new fr^ “Student Government has a million dollar budget; what do you think they do with your money?” By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer |||^ “Is Your Identity Safe?” By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer endless. As a consequence, not only will your identity be taken away from you, but your life will be also. Imagine how you would feel if you tried to apply for a home loan and the consultant explained to you that you were not quali­ fied because you were $20,000 dollars in debt with credit cards you don’t even own. Whose decision was it to make our social security num­ bers available to the public? Why didn’t the administration choose a magnetic strip or a bar-code? Most of the time we are asked to give our- student identifi­ cation number when we are requesting confidential material. The administration doesn’t check our student ID cards, they ask to see photo ID instead. So why is the number there if it has no sig­ nificant purpose? Now think: for a moment, for an institution that cares so much about our education, our future, and the safety of its students why have they taken the secu­ rity of our identity for granted? How much do you value your identity? As college students enrolled in a California State University, we know that our academic transcripts are secured confidentially, but do you think pur identity, not just as students but as individuals, is safe? The answer is NO. Reach down into your wallet or purse and look at your stu­ RUBY-FRESHMEN/ dent identification card. On the CORY DORIAN HUDSONANGELO TOLEDOLIBERAL STUDIES bottom right comer of each card REEDER-SENIOR/ JUNIOR/SOCIOLOGY JUNIOR/BUSINESS MAJOR COMMUNICATION MAJOR MAJOR is your social security number “I think they spend it on the key that unlocks your iden­ MAJOR “Obviously they’re not “I don’t know. I don’t “I have no clue! ” think they have kept us spending it on parking.” their own benefits instead tity. Considering how easy it on ours.” updated.” is for us to misplace our keys, our driver’s license, or lose our wallets; exposing this number F makes it very easy for someone 111" | to steal our identity. || What does this mean? It " ip 11. I means that anyone, using your social security number, can open ■ . It I up a credit card account, become r a candidate for employment, L enroll in school, buy a car, or take money out of your bank MARLENE PARRAKELLY ROBINSON ADRI ANNA MACKAYaccount. The possibilities are JUNIOR/BUSINESS -SENIOR/LIBERAL SOPHOMORE/BUSINESS MAJOR MAJOR STUDIES MAJOR “I have no idea. I don’t think the school “I really don’t know.. . I “I don’t know what they sees any of it, and I don’t believe they’re think they should ask stu­ do with it, but I should!” being as productive as they can considering dents how they should use they have that much money.” By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Beach clean-up, 1,000 butts were the money.” Pride Staff Writer gathered in just 30 minutes. These butts have been in '"/Idiiinber,,- e-mail:-, and identification. Letters may be edited PP grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via Cigarette butts belong in ash­ people’s mouths and who knows electronic mail to Thp Pfide electronic mail account, rather trays or trashcans. Everywhere where their mouths have been? thin the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not Claudia Ignacio .{[ I go on campus, I fitid cigarette So we non-smokers are not about to print anonymous letters. James Newell butts. On the sidewalks. In the to pick them up. Plus, it makes Display aM classified advertising in The Pride- should M artha Sarabia II^Editor not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ grass. On the steps. Partially the campus and landscape every­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right Lisa Lipsey Feature Editor buried in the dirt. In the parking where looks bad. There are rules ;ip reject \ t^ ? 0 Alyssa Finkelstein Opinion Editor lots. Which lot? All of them! against littering, and you must v. the Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during Melanie Addington Ajrts-.Editor/rx:'. I catch myself dodging them remember that when you care­ the academic year. Distribution includes aU of CSIXSM Amy Bolaski campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community Graduate Intern as I walk to and fro. These one- lessly tjirow away cigarette butts, establishments. Victor Padilla Business Manager inch (give or take a couple cen­ you are breaking the law. These Madeleine M arshall Advisor - < * timeters) filters are nasty little rolls of paper and filter material pieces of waste. They remind are filled with toxins. You CSUSM/San Marco®, CA/92096-0001 All opinions and letters to the editor, published in me of cockroaches; except, these already fill the air and your Phone:(760)750-6099 The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not won’t go away with Raid. Esti­ lungs with pollutants; please Fax: (760) 750-3345 necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California mated decomposition rates range don’t trash our campus and our E-mail: pride@csusth.edu State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent from one to five years. And world too. http://www.csusntpride.com the majority opinion o f The Pride editorial board., Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone during a recent annual Ambient 71 stop It! The Pride The Pride �S tudents’ Responses to Letter About Professor “X” In a letter to The Pride, dated Tuesday* February 19, 2002, Katja Tonsky vilifies a member ofCSUSM Vliterato . Of tm f which foe claims i& future.lit* ing her argument. Her letter is filled with assumption, inad­ equate support and explanation, sfofositifo, in point of view, and poor sentence struc­ ture, probtansuso&ily associ­ ated with beginning composition students not graduates of Liter­ .T o n sk y \ature and Writing; For exam­ believe that her motive is fojf- ple, she assumes that her reader, less, not at all indicative of a dis­ if not all Literature and Writing gruntled student upset with m } with her evalua­ tion of Professor X, implied by ■ iS^ frequent use of inclu­ •indi- sive, phrases, # |b :;aa “we stucate that Tonsky is attempting to dehts^* foyclassinates and I/’ publicly lmmiliate the professor ' and “so many of She sup­ X” poses what she cannot verify, •fife awarding her a foal course thatJ^ofessor X does not receive js ;4 W ctear'th^t favorable student evaluations: “It Wo ; she hopes to shame IS;. Yuan, is a shame that future students literature and Writing depart­ may have to endure what so ment chair, as well as CSUSM many of us already have when administration into terminating Professor X’s evaluations were the professor. However, it is the surely not positive ones.” And author who should be ashamed of finally, Tonsky’s sentence struc­ herself for lodging an unprofes­ ture deteriorates with the sional and unwarranted assault increasing vehemence ofher tone on a professor in an inappro­ as does her ability to effectively priate forum. While it may explain her examples. A gradu­ be appropriate for a student to ate of the Literature and Writing challenge or complain about an Program at CSUSM committed instructor, it is inappropriate for these fundamental errors of writ­ it to be handled in such a public ing, including an additional fatal and mean-spirited fashion. Such fiaw-failure to engage in revi­ a letter might be attached to sion. If the Literature and Writ­ the student’s evaluation of the ing Program is to be shamed by instructor, sent directly to the anything, it is not Professor X. professor, or sent to the depart­ What should shame the depart­ ment chair or the Dean of Arts ment most in this case is that and Sciences, It is a breach of it is graduating some students eollegiality to engage in such a with poor argument and writing vicious and public attack,' To skills, and these students are do so is to call into question not publishing their writing. I f the only the validity of the charges state of this letter is any indica­ but also foe credibility of the tion of foe caliber of work pro­ person making them. ** fessors might expect from Katja * It is reasonable to expect Tonsky, it is no wonder that Pro­ that a graduate of the Literature fessor X awarded this student a and Writing program excel at crafting compelling and wellCSUSM Ricki Muller supported written arguments;. Alumut however, Tonsky falls short of foe mark, seriously undermin­ Is Bush a man of his word? Last September 2000, the president campaigned on his honesty and virtue as opposed to Clinton’s lack thereof. He proudly announced that if elected president he would strongly veto any bill to send nuclear waste to an interim storage site in Nevada, only 90 miles from pop­ ulous Las Vegas. Now Bush says a central dis­ posal site for nuclear waste inyes- that state of Nevada “is nec­ essary to protect public safety, health and this nation’s secu­ rity.” No veto, but a proud sig­ nature on the bill instead. Dick Cheney, speaking at Miramar, has reaffirmed George’s honesty for us to ponder. The vice presi­ dent said he thinks most “Amer­ icans find it reassuring to have a commander in chief (who) tells the truth and means exactly what he says.” Perhaps Cheney meant Bush doesn’t exactly know what the truth is. John P. Doddridge Cell Phones I am so tired of seeing people ing cell phones all the time! ople even pull them out as sy leave their driveways! Stu­ nts immediately pull it out fot after class gets out or on a eak. People have used the cell one as a means of escape. No L looks at anyone anymore, e ople are too busy with their ► intless conversations to say hi acknowledge when someone walks by them. People use the cell phone as a way to avoid someone when they walk by. I mainly see this with females. We all get tired of hearing the mun­ dane conversations between the significant other. It is just unfor­ tunate that the cell phone was intended for better communi­ cation but actually isolates one from all. Bransen Crosby I am responding to Katja Tonsky’s account of her experi­ ences in “Professor X’s” LTWR class last spring* Granted that we aft bavo different learning Styles and thus respond to differ­ ent pedagogies, Katja’s examina­ tions conflict with my perception of Dr. X’s class, \ \ Even though we covered a lot of materials, I feel that it was not an unreasonable amount for a 16-week survey course. I moreover disagree with concerning X >r, J R ^ittle knowledge of the subjecfbft% taught ” Dr. X’s many hahdotds and questions, as well aiii: maiioed her as an expert of literary theory. Throughout the semester, ! was never intimidated to ask Dr. X Katja’s assumption that “my questions concerning this sub­ classmates and I agreed that foe ject matter, Some of my class* workload, the lack of pedagogy, jn a t^ atid f met every week in and the anxiety associated with her ofilce to go over and discuss foe ctos, made us never want to tie materials we had studied in have Professor X again ” As this evidences, not all of KatClass. ! sent Dr, X several emails ja’s classmates share her opinion thorough answers in less than 24 of Dr, X* I feel deeply indebted hours* |§j; Ibis day, I mail Dr* X to Dr. X. Due to her excellence if I have a question about liter- is a teacher and a person, I have gained an Understanding aiy theory* Reg^dtng Katfa’s remark of literary theory that proves about Dr. X’s grading policy, I foundational not only to my pres­ would like to remind her that Dr* ent endeavors at Cal State San X attached a handoutdelineating Marcos, but also to my future h ^ ix p e ^ syllabus, plans to attend graduate school. •Therefore,-we were not unin­ Caroline Best formed about how she developed our grades. Knatfy I want to address We write in defense of Pro­ (including works by the actual fessor X. Several of the under­ theorists) to cement the knowl­ signed earned As in the classes edge. The information learned under attack. Ms. Tonsky makes in this class cannot be found in legitimate arguments-the liter­ any other course on this campus. ature department did advertise Professor X’s rigorous training another professor teaching the (undergraduate and graduate) Fall 2001 class, and there is a gives her the comfort and ability lack of evening classes at the to use literary theory in her school. The “injustice,” however, classes* Some professors choose lies in grade inflation and light not to openly infuse their class coursework in other classes. Yes, with theory, and that is their when compared to other courses, choice. It is ludicrous to believe Professor X assigns a lot of work. that one can interpret literature Should we question Professor X, without understanding a collec­ or should we question the norm tive catalogue of critical theory. at CSUSM? Every student in Literary opinion is baseless Professor X’s courses receives a without accurate engagement of detailed, six- page syllabus. They numerous theorists: Therein lies know the requirements, expecta­ the difference between a silent tions, rubric, and organization of reader and an accomplished the­ orist. foe class. Professor X’s requirements P ProfessoFX “practice^] an engaged pedagogy” and are a heavy load, what I would “utilize [s] collaborative strate­ expect from a college course. gies” (syllabus). The claim that We wrote ten 2-page papers that her courses “lack pedagogy” not rarely take more than a half hour only makes no sense, it merits no to complete. How long should credit Rather than lecture every it take to identify and discuss a hour, Professor X expertly inter­ theme? The short “papers” also sperses group assignments and served as excellent notes for the questions that generate lively dis­ two 10-page papers. Professor X cussion and help us to “flush out included prompts for both papers foe material,” in Professor X’s in her syllabus so we could col­ own words. She also challenges lect information throughout the us TO THINK by asking for clar­ semester. Many of us had so ification and offering alternative much information, we had to points of view. Professor X does cut down foe length of our final not promote a class of puppets; drafts. I’d rather cut than scrap ptfoer, site fosters the seed of for material. Professor Xsupplied critical thinking among her stu­ a study guide for both the mid­ dents. V ' t term and final The answers to •V The class about theory pro­ foe questions were easily found pelled students through literary in notes compiled throughout movements, We spent time on foe se&ester. There is no reason es^h prominent theory, using foat &student who attends class, excellent books and articles actively participates, and pre­ pares for the exams can’t suc­ ceed* There’s no magic to the way Professor X arrives at grades-her rubric is included in foe syllabus, she keeps a log of our grades, and provides comments on every­ thing we turn in, Where’s the confusion? For many students, Profes­ sor X’s course serves as a rude awakening, a bright light that exposes their lack of knowledge and research skills. But that does not mean failure. Professor X encourages intellectual growth and provides students with an effective study process that we can later personalize to fit our taste. In fact, Professor X takes a genuine interest in her students as individuals. She invites stu­ dents to engage in discussion out­ side the classroom-Over coffee, over lunch, or in small groups in her fairly cramped office. If you aspire to teach, attend grad school, or simply desire your degree to have substance, we encourage you to take a class with Professor X. You will have several opportunities to sharpen your speaking and thinking skills, gauge your ability, and gain a solid foundation for future study. Plenty of students who have had Professor X who work full time, attend school ftiil time, are involved in campus life, and have social lives are A students in her class BY MERIT, which is a welcome, thought-provok­ ing tfofokiii in fife backwashpf grade inflation, j ** | HSf Jen Sttverwood and Erica Cacas ^ b|F |9 e ! ii§ l» ig f iti Ice Skating Not A Sport I wish to make a comment regarding the awarding of the gold medal to both the Russian and the Canadian skaters. Personally, I think that the Canadians won, not because because they were better than the Russians; rather, it’s because I pre­ ferred the Canadians. Many of these type of events are so judgemental and so controversial that they should be considered not as a sport but as an artis­ tic event. I believe that anything that cannot be quantified should fall under the artistic category and not as asport. For example, the winner of a soccer game is the one who scored the most. That’s clear cut and generally indisputable. On foe other hand, a gymnast doing the parallel bar should be considered as an artist because scoring is strictly in the eyes of the beholder. Other exam­ ples of sporting events are: bobsled, ice hockey, track, baseball, whereby judgement are based on the transition of actual numerical values such as high or low, first or second, more or less, in or out. Of course sometimes some sort of judgment call is used such as the case of instant replays in football. But these are th exceptions. Events I consider as more of an art rather than sport are: surfing, figure skating, diving, gymnastics, and even boxing, if none of the opponents get knock down. My point is that it is grossly unfair and disheartening for many of these particpants who spend all their efforts and much of their reources over long periods in their quest for victory, just to flat over some judge’s atti­ tude and demeanor. Don Soriano - Facility Services �S p e c ia l E v en ts March is Women's H erstory Month Club Meetings Free Student CampusWork­ shops Services In Celebration of Women’s H erstory Month Suder­ Medieval Round Table Writing Center (Weekly) Feb. 26th 11:30 a.m. CRA CRA 3106 burg’s art w ill be exhibited Wednesday, March 6th 3 p.m. reception at the CSUSM Library all 1257 SHAB Meeting for the month of March. 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The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seeking stu­ dent writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to write and professors are asked to take writing seriously. The student newspaper would like to publish expository, critical, and theoretical writing as much as creative writing, poems, stories or film scripts. The PLS will consider manuscripts of up to 3000 words that both exemplify excellent inquiry and research in their discipline(s) and that able readers from outside that discipline to read with pleasure and understanding. Appropriate faculty judges the quality of research or creative writing. Accessibility is determined by the editor(s) of The Pride or their designated representatives. 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Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor A vast radiant beach in a cool jeweled moon Couples naked race down by its quiet side And we laugh like soft, mad children Smug in the wooly cotton brains of infancy The music and voices are all around us. I have an ancient Indian crucifix around my neck My chest is hard and brown Lying on stained, wretched sheets with a bleeding virgin We could plan a murder O r start a religion. Stoned Immaculate I'll tell you this..; No eternal reward will forgive us now For wasting the dawn. • Reaching your head with the cold, sudden fury of a divine messenger Let me tell you about heartache and the loss of god Wandering, wandering in hopeless night Out here in the perimeter there are no stars I'm getting out of here Where are you going? 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She disap­ peared on Sept 22, 2000, one day after her fourth wedding anniversary* According to the North County Times, “Superior Court Judge John Einhorn sentenced Hamilton after denying the defendant’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea to second-degree mprdef* ‘Ifou-re going to leave a lot ofpeople'with questions in tirieir minds foreter,’ the judge told Hamflfoii” After Hamilton was arrested in Northern California on Sept 2612000^ he l&dhomi­ cide detectives to several loca­ tions, including Anza-Borrego, W no tign of Vasseur was ever found, and Hamilton kept changing his story; according to theNprih Cpm^ Times. Authorities tailed the search off last year because Waotilton, a zookeeper at the. Wild Animal Park at the time of Vasseur’s death, failed to bring authorities to the spot where he said that he buried her. From Sept, 25, 2000 until November 2001 there were several searches for her body in »A rticle coat on pg. 2 The Pride California State University San Marcos News.......... .............2-3 Food ..... 4 Letters..... .... 5 Sports....... ................6-7 Vol. X No. 5/ Tuesday, March 5,2002 Dr. Hung-Yu Tin Passes Away By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor On Saturday, Feb* 23, ;Dr. Hung-Yu Lin, a Cat State San Marcos’ computer science instructor; unexpectedly passed away; A native of Taiwan, Dr. Lin had been in department since Bin died from com­ plications relating to an illness that be had been fighting since last ML In accordance with Taiwanese culture, he was very private about Ms health status. Services were held for him Sate* day at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary in Sap Diego. He will be remembered as a friend; colleague, husband and father ;:$y:•du^e: ^foft • behind. . According to JoAnn Espinoza, a computer science administra•tpr, the department has been “just devastated....students have stoppedby and given their condoItitices, many of them in tears.’’ Dr. Lin taught a broad range of required courses for computer science majors. He is remem­ bered by many of bis student as one of the nicest teaches they ever had, and by the always pres­ ent smile on ttsf&ee. ; ; “Iwas always impressedWith Dr. lift because he was truly here to teach and he was very students ftiendly,’’ said CSUSM Student Claudia When asked bow they will remember Or fellow faculty members bad warm memories of fheir friend, Rocio Guillen, an assistant professor in the Computer Sci­ ence department said, “Dr, Lin was a very special human being. He was aman of integrity, honest and kind. He was a true friend and colleague. He was au Out­ standing researcher in his held and an excellent teacher. He was a devoted husband and father. I will miss him very much.” ; ; Dn Rika Yoshii, an asso­ ciate professor in the depart­ ment, remembers Lin this way: was a very thoughtful person. I don’t think I have ever heard him say anything bad about anyone. He always had a smile-on his' face* J? > » A rtk le cont. on pg#2 2 Educate Students about Debt Management By MARTHA SARAB1A News Editor With 11 years of experience in the financial field, Syed Rizvi, the new CSUSM director of Financial Aid and Scholarship Office^- plans to help educate CSUSM students in the area of debt management. “Money management is really an issue for students. In an average a student earries from $5,000 to $10,000nowadays in credit card debt. The national study says that it’s about $3,000. In California however, from what The average student usually has three to four credit cards on them” said Rizvi. However, Rizvi did not attribute the problem solely to students, but described it as a societal problem. “People borrow more money than they can handle.” Rizvi said he wants to edu­ cate students better and equip them with the mformation and skills necessary to make them mom responsible with their debts. He also will be working witii Stu­ dent and Residential Life to help students manage their money, and he plans to touch base with new students during orientation to he|p preempt mismanagement :d f mbhey.;:':r'-' ' •* ■ ": “Cal State San Marcos has one of the best delivery systems of financial aid. When it comes to public institutions, CSUSM is way ahead [in technology]. CSUSM is one of the most cus­ tomer-friendly campuses ” said Rizvi;--v:Financial aid provides stu­ dents with computers, which are available for students who apply for financial aid or fill out the Free Application for Federal Stu­ dent Aid (FAFSA) online, com­ munication is active between the office and students via e-mail, and there is a special voice and online system to check financial aid status, Rizvi even encour­ aged students to compare ser­ vices offered at CSUSM wifii those of other universities. Rizvi considers growth as one of the financial aid office’s biggest challenges. “We have to keep up with times and technol­ ogy ... and make it better,” he said. “Instead of assuming things sometimes, ask us. Maybe the process is not as difficult as they Ihink it is. Sometimes people get overwhelmed by few things; it’s good to learn the process . and you will find out that is not as hard ... Just communicate,” said Rizvi. »A ricle cont oil pg* 2 Associated S tiilllilifiie i Elections Photo oflastymr*# elections B yV R yi^ iA BSEGALL / Election fever is in the ait, and there’s no exception at Cat State San Marcos. On Thurs­ day, the Center for Student fovdlvement released a list of the names of this year’s candi­ dates for Associated Students, officers, fotalittg 1 approximately 24 hopeful stu­ dents. The 2002 election marks the transition from traditional, ballot-box voting to an online polling system. Presidential candidates are Jocelyn Brbwn, Honee Folk, and Anna Hall.Candidatefor executive vice president is Art! Patel. Corporate secretary can­ didate is Erik Roper* Candidates for undergrad­ uate representative are Alan Avery-Medina, Shannon Birr nett, Jacqueline Campbell, Marc DeGuzman, and Angineen Hardin, Candidates for the College of Arts and Sci­ ences representative are Kristie McMullen, Maria Schroeder, and Shannon Tweed. Candi­ dates »A rticIe cont* on pg* 2 College of Business A dm inistration Welcomes New Interim Dean By SYBDXE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer Dennis Guseman, former professor and chairman of the management and marketing department at Oal Sate Bakersfield, took office as the new interim dean of the College of Business Administration on Monday, Feb.. 25. V ' : “The reason I came here is for the opportunities that Cal State San Mateos has as a young uni* versity and a growing program,” said Guseman. While Guseman said he firmlybelieves in the CSUSM system, which is very student-oriented and provides a solid education, he admitted, **1^ :canT beat the weather; -nSliwrv..Igt Dennis Gusemanpossesfor camera. Pride Photo/Sybille Herwig ’ 1 Chiseman, 53, has accepted dft; ;18-month interim position. < tte IS O M is up, the M rths ? J(ib |^ ^ S ttm e ss Administra­ tion will then seek to fill the posi­ tion permanently. As die new dean, Guseman understands his work as a liai­ son between the community, fac­ ulty, administration, and staff. Guseman explained that “to a certain degree as a liaison between the student and faculty, you are trying to be die one that gets a sense of vision and a sense of focus to what goes on.’* Guseman’s focus for the next year Will be on the preparation for die college’s accreditation with the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Busi­ ness {AACS^ The AACSP is a professional accrediting body, which ensures that the program students go through in die Col­ lege ofBusiness Administration is a quality program. 4 quality pro?^Siai':n^.‘*^e have good staff, ad faculty, and I good college education. But what this accred­ itation does is it accesses a certi­ fication to the rest of the world,” said Guseman. He explained that accreditation is a signal for the community, as welt as potential employers, that students at Cal Sate San Marcos are prepared and qualified for the business world. In order to get the pro­ gram accredited,'Guseman will address issues involving involv­ ing maintaining a curriculum suited to die needs of a fastpaced, ever-changing environ­ ment. ~r! According to Guseman, he will also be focusing on “the strong possibility that we’ll (GSUSM)begetting a new Col­ lege ofBusiness building.” The governor has sped up the process forplanningand constructing the building. f’We’ll be working on what the new features of the in order to prepare » A rtk le cont. on pg. 2 �Lights Out at C a l CSUSM Faculty Workload Reviewed S t a t e S a n M a r c o s By JAMES NEWELL has “a more scholarly and some­ faculty made up approximately Pride Editor CSU faculty members are working in excess of 50 hours per week, according to the results of a recent study. Released on Feb. 20, the study examined changes in the amount and type of work being conducted by faculty. Compared to a similar study conducted in 1990, the amount of time spent teaching and stu­ dent advising has not increased, but the amount pf time* spent on activities outside the class­ room has added approximately two hours per week to faculty workload. As quoted in the North County Times, George Diehr, California Faculty Association (CFA) chapter president and CSUSM College of Business Administration faculty, said the findings may be a way for fac­ ulty to receive more time off for research and that CSUSM now what more research-oriented fac­ ulty.” The study attributed the increase in scholarly activities' and research to the expansion of the faculty’s knowledge base and the addition of younger faculty members. In addition, the CSU now has a larger, more complex student body, new technology, and a broader social spectrum, which Contributes to more diverse and challenging work for fac­ ulty. “CSU faculty members are hard-working, committed to their students, engaged in a wide range of scholarly and creative activ­ ities, and [they are] energetic in reaching into their communi­ ties,” said David Spence, CSU executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, in a uni­ versity press release. The study, conducted in 2001, included 2,547 faculty members at 22 CSU campuses. Tenuffed two-thirds of the contributing participants. In addition to this study, Ana­ lytic Studies designed a survey to find out how students rate their college experience. Find­ ings indicated that professors at CSUSM spend a lower than , average amount of time inter­ acting with students outside the classroom. The disproportionate amount of time was attributed to the fact that CSUSM is a com­ muter campus, students don’t stick around to talk, and they go to work. The CSU is now in the pro­ cess of conducting a similar survey of tenured and tenuretrack faculty at other universities around the nation that are com­ parable to the CSU. The results will be available in the fall and will show similarities and differ­ ences between CSU faculty and national faculty. R e m e m b e r in g D r. L in loved his daughters very much. His office door always had pic­ tures his daughters drew, and he always brought Taiwanese treats for everyone. He successfully advised more graduate student projects and theses than anyone else in our department. He was a very hard working person with a soft warm heart.” Dr Lin had oyer 20 pub­ lications in highly respected journals of his field, including: COB A >>Article cont. from pg. 1 stu­ dents for wireless technology,” said Guseman. Guseman is excited about his new work and the challenge of moving things forward. He even keeps a journal, because “it is such an exciting experience that it will be interesting to put down. some thoughts.” Aside from his excitement, Guseman admits to having a hard time getting used to the The International Workshop on Cryptography Techniques and E-Commerce, Analysis on Authentication Protocols in Wireless Communication, and A Software Authentication System for the Prevention of Computer Viruses. He had worked exten­ sively with Qualcomm in the development of secure wireless communications. Dr. Lin is survived by two young daughters and a wife. An Interim required formal business attire. “I hate ties! At Bakersfield, I was famous for my Hawaiian shirts.” Guseman’s enthusiasm for his work does not hold him back from innovations regarding clothing. “Let me change the cul­ ture,” he said, promising a more casual working environment in the future. Guseman joined the faculty of Cal State Bakersfield in 1984 and was awarded the prestigious educational trust fund for the daughters will be established in the near future. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Dr. David Chien in the Mathematics Department (750-4153). Out of respect for the Taiwanese culture, please do not send anything to the family containing the color red. D e an “California State University System Outstanding Professor” award in 1991. He then served for two years as acting dean of the university, after which he became coordinator of the mas­ ter’s degree program, from 1993 to 1997. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree for Wichita Uni­ versity in Kansas, as well as a doctoral degree in marketing from the University of Colorado, The Candidates for this Year’s Elections »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 for the College of Business repre­ sentative are Matthew Coultas, Deanna Garcia, Terra Nelson, Scott O’Hare, and Nina Rob­ inson. Post-baccalaureate repre­ sentative candidate is Tumona Austin. Candidates for vice presi­ dent of External Affairs are Brett Gladys, Glay Eyiinah Glay, and James Nguyen. Vice President of finance candidates are Tyrpll Fiduccia and Crystal Folk. Students can vote when the on-line polls open Monday, March 25 at 8 a.m. through Friday, March 29 at noon. Those who would like more information on ASI elections and the candi­ dates are asked to visit http:// lynx.csusm.edu/vote. ASI President Jocelyn Brown I am a biology major and will be graduating in Spring 2003. During my four years at Cal State San Marcos, I have been actively involved in represent­ ing the student voice, advocating for student’s rights and improv­ ing and enriching campus life. I have three years experience in ASI and currently serve as your ASI vice president of External Affairs. At this last year I initiated, coordinated and participated in many ASI events and programs. In my capacity as vice president of External Affairs, I am one of two representatives from our campus that sits on the California State Student Association(CSSA), which is a statewide student asso­ ciation that represents the voice of 380,000 CSU students to the board of trustees. I also chair the ASI External Affairs Committee, which siphons information from the statewide level down to the students at our campus, includ­ ing legislation, voter registration, CSU policies, and campus pride initiatives. Aside from my role as vice president, I am also the vice chair for the University Stu­ dent Union Advisory Board and an active member in the Envi­ ronmental Club. From my involvement, I have gained a vast knowledge of ASI and the university at large. I believe that this gives me the ability to transition easily into the role of president, leaving more time to hear, represent and seek the student voice. I feel confi­ dent in my leadership abilities to know that if given this opportunity »A rticle cont. on pg. 3 By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor Last Wednesday a power outage hit Cal State San Marcos. Students and faculty alike were left without electricity from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. CSUSM student Jessica Smith said, “I had to take two of my exams in the dark. All of the students gathered by the win­ dows or sat under the emergency hallway lights to take the test. Out of all the buildings Univer­ sity Hall was the worst because there are hardly any windows.” “It was total chaos, I had to let my class go and just after the students left the power came back on,” said Tom Menden­ hall, a teacher’s assistant in the Literature and Writing Studies Department. According to San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), “The outage prevented a potential, uncontrollable blackout in the San Diego area. The California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO) ordered SDG&E to drop 300 MW of power imme­ diately. The resulting outage affected 101 circuits at 11 sub­ stations that serve portions of the following communities: Blos­ som Valley, Bonita, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, City Heights, El Cajon, Escondido, Fletcher Hills, Highland Valley, La Mesa, Lake­ side, Lemon Grove, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, down­ town San Diego, National City, North Park, Paradise Hills, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Ber­ nardo, Rancho Del Rey, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos and Sweet­ water.” Even though CSUSM has a generator it only provides light to some elevators and emergency halls. The Dome, Cougar Store and many other offices had to close due to the power outage. K iller S en ten ced »A rticle cont, from pg. 1 Anza-Borrego but each attempt was unsuccessful. Hamilton changed his plea in November to guilty while at the same time promising to find Vasseur’s body. No reason was given for Hamilton’s attempt to change his plea, as stated in the North County Times. “We can’t do much without him telling us the truth,” Hendren said. The suspicion fell to Hamil­ ton early due to his never return­ ing to work after Sept. 22, fleeing from police five days after Vas­ seur’s disappearance and a previ­ ous incident in which Hamilton blocked Vasseur from leaving his home until she hit him. At the preliminary hearing, witnesses testified that Hamilton said he killed Vasseur by acci­ dent during a fight with her and dumped her body in the desert, according to the North County Times. Prosecutors said Hamilton killed Vasseur when she tried to break off an affair with him, as reported previously. According to court papers, Hamilton had a history of vio­ lence toward women. A Wild Animal Park co-worker alleged that Hamilton sexually harassed her while in a primate exhibit in 1985. Hamilton also allegedly punched another woman with a closed fist and gave her a black eye. Vasseur’ husband, Charles, ^ said to the North County Times that he now has little hope his wife’s remains will ever be found. “I usually go out every once in awhile and look,” said Charles Vasseur last November. Financial Aid Director »>Article cont. from pg. 1. The advice Rizvi gives to students is to research schol­ arships and their requirements, understand deadlines and state requirements, and notify the office of any changes. According to Rizvi, the financial aid office has more reg­ ulations than the bank industry. He said, “While we give the money or checks to students, there are a lot of things going on in the back room. We have to keep in compliance with state standards.” All the CSU system finan­ cial aid offices would eventu­ ally move to a new system, as instructed by the chancellor, but Rizvi’s current concentration is on utilizing all the capabilities of the current system. Rizvi has a programming diploma and a master’s degree in Educational Counseling from National University in San Diego. He learned about the opening at financial md through his membership in California Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CASFA), which provides a list of job postings. Rizvi said he was not looking for a job, but he saw the open­ ing and became interested. He researched the position and became increasingly interested in the position when he was exposed to the technology and student-friendly service offered by the office. Rizvi replaced Paul Phillips, the former director of Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. Phil­ lips left the position last Decem­ ber, which he had held since the establishment of CSUSM in 1989. Before coming to CSUSM, Rizvi worked for USA Funds, the biggest national student loan company. He held the position of national director for two years, which ran a program with about a $5 million budget. Rizvi said that he was chosen out of 120 candidates and conducted 39 focus groups to help parents of college students deal with loan debts and to help students them­ selves deal with college debt. �C an d id ates’ Statem ents for A SI’s Spring 2002 E lectio n s »A rticle cont. from pg. 2 and that with a great ASI team, we could take ASI and this campus to new, great places! I promise to do my very best in representing the voice of all students at Cal State San Marcos, I promise to bring information to the students on all university issues that affect them, and I promise to make big, positive changes on this campus. Vote Jocelyn Brown for ASI presi­ dent. Honee J. Folk The task of a leader is to get people from where they are to where they have never been before. My name is Honee J. Folk, and Lam running for ASI presi­ dent. With my proven leadership skills and consistent advocacy bn behalf of the student commu. nity at CSUSM, I plan to be the force that takes our community to where it has never been before. The college is quickly expanding and our community is expanding as well. We need a leader who is not afraid of change, welcomes expansion, and will be the voice of the entire community, not just a select few. I am that leader, your leader! A vote for me is an assurance that your voice will be heard. “It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stum­ bles ... the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood ... “ Put me in the arena for you. Vote for Honee J. Folk for ASI president. Anna Hall Pm running for the position of ASI president. I just recently decided on biology as my major because I want to be a high school biology teacher. If I am elected ASI president, I will do my best to bring unity to our very diverse campus. It is my belief and the belief of others at Cal State San Marcos that we have very little student campus life at our univer­ sity. I believe that I can unite our campus and give the students an active and vibrant campus life. I am the chairwoman of the Col­ lege Republicans on our campus and am involved with several other clubs. In working with the College Republicans, I have attained good leadership qual­ ities. I believe the best leader serves the people and that is my goal, to serve the students of Cal State San Marcos to the best of my abilities. ASI Undergraduate Represen­ tative Alan Avery-Medina I’m a full time first year stu­ dent with a major in business. I am running for ASI undergradu­ ate representative. I am currently the undergraduate representative and have served on the search committee for the ASI assistant executive director. I am a member of MEChA and also the Raza Graduation Representative. Fur­ thermore, I am the student leader­ ship advocate for the Educational Achievement and Retention Ser­ vices (EARS), which has been essential in building connections with my constituents. As under­ graduate representative, I will keep you informed of all news that affects your academic life by posting flyers, having infor­ mation on Cougar Channel, and open forums. I will strive to inform and motivate students to increase campus pride and social gatherings. I am a determined, motivated, and inspired student who will strive to make this a student-centered community. So vote for me, Alan AveryMedina. Shannon Barnett “How can I get involved on this campus?” was the first question I asked when I arrived last semester as an incoming freshman. My name is Shannon Barnett, and I am running for undergraduate representative. My major is liberal studies. Since asking my first question about getting involved, I have found a. variety of answers. First semes­ ter, I was in the Emerging Lead­ ers Program. Currently, I am chair of the ASI Programming Committee, an orientation teamlLeader, co-captain of the ASI Women’s Club lacrosse team, and philanthropy chair and assistant rush of Alpha Chi Omega. These activities have enhanced my leadership abilities while keeping me organized and well rounded. On a new campus where involvement is scarce and many students are unaware of what really goes on in ASI, I realize the importance of a great undergraduate representa­ tive. This campus lacks commu­ nity; I plan to take my knowledge and experiences and build upon them to establish goals we need to bring the student body, ASI and the faculty together. I will facilitate student needs by listen­ ing to the concerns and ideas of the entire student body. We need to voice our opinions and have them heard. I urge you to take a stand for your future. Vote for me, Shannon Barnett, for undergrad­ uate representative. Help make this campus a place for you. Jacqueline Campbell I’m a biology major cur­ rently working on my undergrad­ uate degree. I am running for undergraduate representative. As a member of Alpha Xi Delta, I have learned leadership skills, participated in community ser­ vice, as well as campus activities, and I know what it tak§s to repre­ sent a community of students. A representative speaks on behalf of the students he or she represents. I want to add more sports, activ­ ities, and clubs to this campus. I am the voice that will make these things happen, and I will do all in my power to make this campus great and a campus each and every student hopes for. Marc DeGuzman Leadership can be defined as creating a positive social change in a person’s life. As a freshman majoring in business administration with an emphasis in high-tech management, I see the potential this college pos­ sesses to transform from a com­ muter school into a place where active college life flourishes. Col­ lege life is not just going to dif­ ferent classes. It is a journey that students choose to embark on, filled with life long lessons and outlets to the “real world.” I want to help expand the pro­ grams and activities already pres­ ent, increase student involvement, voice student opinions and con­ cerns, and bring their ideas out in the open. I believe that I am qualified to be an under­ graduate representative because I posses leadership qualities and have applied them in past experi­ ences. By joining a fraternity on campus, I have learned to interact with other students on a deeper level. Through many leadership conventions and programs, I have learned different types of lead­ ership styles and have developed my own. I feel I am dedicated, responsible, and capable of taking the initiative to accomplish tasks successfully. Finally, I possess the desire to impact other peo­ ple’s lives in a positive manner. Angineen Lynnae Hardin As a recent graduate of the class of2001 from Mount Carmel High School, let me introduce myself. I am Angineen (Angi) L. Hardin and am currently a second semester freshman majoring in psychology. Throughout high school I was heavily involved in several clubs, organizations and sports..I participated in tennis, basketball and track. I was an active member in Key Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a peer advocate and academic tutor. I held leadership positions in our African American Student Alliance such as historian, vice president and president. I was also honored with “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” award for two consec­ utive years. I have given the same dedication to my college career. I am currently the publicity coor­ dinator for the Pan African Stu­ dent Alliance here on campus and the assistant to the coordi­ nator of Academic Assistance of EOP/ASPIRE, Josephine Jones. I’m very excited about attend­ ing a new university. I believe becoming ASI undergraduate representative will be the perfect opportunity to learn more about CSUSM and give me the oppor­ tunity to be a part of several groundbreaking projects as the expansion and development of this university continues. I am a passionate student who is will­ ing and ready to accept the responsibility of representing my fellow undergrads as we develop CSUSM into our home. College of Arts & Sciences Representative Kristie McMullen I’m running for the represen­ tative of the College of Arts & Sciences from the Education Col­ lege perspective. I am a liberal studies major with a sociology minor. I have attended CSUSM for the past three years. In this time of being a cougar, I have seen many things improve and change for the better. Change and improvement is what I am all about. I have been sitting on the ASI Board of Directors as the under­ graduate representative for the past five months. In this time, I have learned what it is to be a representative of the students. I know that you all want a dedi­ cated individual who is willing to stand up for your wants and needs. For example, the parking permit-zoning situation was pre­ sented to me at a board meeting, and I made sure many of you were able to voice your opinions and thoughts. In doing this we, the student body, shut the pro­ posal down. I want to be able to serve each individual at CSUSM with as much voice as I can. Maria F. Schroeder I am applying for the posi­ tion of the College of Arts and Sciences representative. I want to be your voice, and voice your concerns to the leadership of CSUSM. As a communication major with a Spanish minor, I am more than qualified to accom­ plish this mission. Throughout my three years at Cal Stat San Marcos, I have been active on campus, primarily by being active in my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. In this organization I have held various elected positions. Of these positions, one of the most impor­ tant was as Alpha Chi Omega’s representative to the Women’s Greek Council. As a delegate on the council, I voted on various issues important to the Women’s Greek community. This experi­ ence has prepared me to be your College of Arts and Sciences rep­ resentative. I believe a student representative should have an open mind, be proactive in voic­ ing student concerns to the lead­ ership of CSUSM, and always maintain an open door policy. If elected, I promise to respect every student concern that comes to my attention, and to deal with those concerns in an expeditious, prudent, and unbiased manner. If you want a College of Arts and Sciences representative that is dedicated to hearing your ideas, being your voice, and making sure that your voice gets heard, then vote for me, Maria Fernanda Schroeder. Shannon Tweed I’m a full time junior with a major in human development. I am running for the position of College of Arts & Sciences representative for ASI. I am an active student member in the Human Development and Vet­ eran’s Association clubs. I am also an EOP peer mentor on campus, which has provided me with knowledge and experience to assist students within my col­ lege while they navigate through this bureaucratic system. I am the best choice for Col­ lege of Arts & Sciences represen­ tative because as a U.S. Marine Veteran, I have the discipline, loy­ alty, and commitment to address the interests, needs and concerns of the student body in the Col­ lege of Arts &1Sciences. So vote for me, Shannon Tweed. College of Business Representative Matthew E. Coultas My intention, and overall responsibility, is to bring the opin­ ions of the students enrolled in the College of Business Admin­ istration (CoBA) program to the attention of the ASI governing board. In doing so, I will voice an accurate and forthcoming rep­ resentation of the wishes and concerns of those in the CoBA program. I will be responsible and dependable in the course of carrying out the requirements of the college of business represen­ tative position. By performing my duties in an honest and faith­ ful manner, I intend to become an asset to both ASI as well as the general student population. Deanna C. Garcia I am running for College of Business representative. This is my sixth semester at Cal State San Marcos, and I am work­ ing on my bachelor’s degree in business administration-service sector management. Currently, I am involved in a club on campus and have held two executive posi­ tions, one minor position, and have served on two committees within the organization. These positions has given me the oppor­ tunity to work closely with the executive board to make deci­ sions that benefit the group as a whole. I will bring many ideas, suggestions, an unbiased opinion and a good attitude to ASI. I plan to address all interests, needs and concerns of the student body of the College of Business as well as insure that the mission state­ ment of Cal. State San Marcos is upheld in the College of Business Administration. Terra Nelson I’m running for the position of ASI representative for the Col­ lege of Business Administration. If elected, I will be a new face to ASI; however, I am an old one here at CSUSM. I have been attending CSUSM since 1998, and I intend to graduate with a business degree in the spring of 2003. As I enter my eighth semester here at CSUSM, I have decided to join ASI because I want to bring freshness to the team and allow different voices and concerns on campus to be heard. I would be proud to serve in ASI because I believe in the values of intellectual engagement, community, integrity, innovation, and inclusiveness at CSUSM. Implementing these values will help me fulfill the vision of CSUSM becoming a distinctive public university in all facets of academic excellence, service to the community, and improving learning by new innovative meth­ ods. Since our college is so young, I hope to be a part of a team that will lay a strong foundation not only for today’s students, but also for the students of tomor­ row. I’m asking for the opportu­ nity to build and share the vision of CSUSM and develop a distinc­ tive school that we are proud to call our own. Scott O’Hare I’m enrolled in the College of Business Administration major­ ing in high technology manage­ ment. I’m applying to run for the office of ASI representative for the College of Business Admin­ istration. I believe that I would be an asset to the ASI as the Col­ lege of >Article cont. on pg. 8 �Q uesadillas De Papa y I t a l i a n D i n n e r f o r Two Q ueso By MIKE PARDINI Pride Staff Writer By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor Ingredients: Ingredients: 6 com tortillas 2-3 russet or red potatoes Queso fresco Salt to taste 3 cups of water 1 package of Buitoni Spinach Tor­ tellini 1 Buitoni lOoz. Alfredo Sauce 2 chicken breasts Garlic bread One package of Fresh Express Salad Kit One bottle of red wine Toppings: lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and extra cheese. Start by boiling the pota­ toes until they are soft enough so that a fork can cut them in half. Once that’s done, take the pot off the heat, and add a one cup of cold water and let the potatoes cool off. Next, drained the water from the potatoes, peel them and set them in a bowl. Preparation: Bring the water to a boil on med-high heat in a large pot. Once water is boiled, add pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes. You don’t want the tortellini to lose its shape; so don’t cook for more than 8 minutes. Pour the tortellini into a col­ Photo Courtesy of http://www.ortega.com/recipes/ recipejtemplate.asp?code=1470 tortillas in the microwave or on Then add cheese, and salt, and the stove and then set the Potato with a potato masher, mash mixture on the tortilla and then all the ingredients. The consis- fold 1 m half 1 tency will be that of mashed potatoes Pour a thin layer of oil onto a dry skillet, and set it on the Hint: Do a taste test in case you stove at a medium temperature. need more salt Once the oil is hot, carefully lay the quesadillas into the skillet, ander to drain, reduce heat to medium and return the pot to the stove. While the tortellini is draining, pour half the package of Alfredo sauce into the pot. Now, add the tortellini and the rest of the sauce to the pot and mix. At this time you may turn off the heat. For the chicken ,you can cook it yourself or use this simple recipe: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season the chicken with Montreal Steak Seasoning for a little flavor. Cook for 20 minutes on each side. After the chicken is cooked, slice it up into bite-size strips. When the chicken is done cooking add it to the pot and thor­ oughly mix with the pasta and sauce. Bake the garlic bread at 350degrees to desired crispness. Put it all on the table and Enjoy! arid gently. Preferably, add two t0 three quesadillas to the skillet. Fry each side and set on a flat Plate with a PaPer towel underneath to drain some of the oil. To make a complete and enjoyable meal include rice and beans as side dishes. The next step is to warm the Be very carefu1’ do it slowly Photo Courtesy of http://www.tommckean.com/html/tortell.html Zen Within the Food By MARLINO Inside, the combination BITANGA of dim lights, candlelight, Pride Staff Writer the authentic Japanese decor, consisting of por­ There are Japanese res­ traits and screens, and taurants, *and there are smooth sounds of reggae Japanese restaurants. But thumping in the back­ when a restaurant decides ground create an unbeliev­ to add a little Jamaican able mellow, yet energetic flavor to its presentation, ambiance. that’s when you need to Young, sexy singles take notice. At the Zen 5 and couples occupy tables restaurant in Pacific Beach, and filter around the sushi sushi, rolls and reggae will bar area while blackmake you do a double take. uniformed young waiters, The impressive menu con­ accessorized with red tains the usual aprons, work dili­ Japanese items gently to cater to such as temyour needs. It is pura, teriyaki a casual environ­ bowls, and combination ment, but if you want to plates ranging between $5 dress up, you’ll still fit right to $15 dollars in price, the in the mix. starving college student’s I started with mixed dream. tempura with steamed rice As you walk up to the and a bowl of miso soup. steps of Zen 5, your first For an entree, I chose the impression will be of a teriyaki beef and seafood typical Japanese restaurant tempura combination plate. because of the building’s As for sushi, I ordered overlapping, slanted, and crunchy Philadelphia rolls, slightly curved roof. which is salmon, avocado Japanese characters are and cream cheese rolled imprinted on the walls of into a sushi and then deepthe building and cultural fried, and pizza rolls, which artifacts peer out through shows the variety offered the windows. at Zen 5. Everything was REVIEW prepared with fresh ingre­ dients and altogether, the entire meal cost less than $25. Although you may make reservations, it is not required. The wait for walk-in seating is reason­ ably brief and once seated, you won’t be disappointed. The food speaks for itself and the ambiance is relaxed and enjoyable. Chat it up with the ani­ mated and energetic wait­ ers and sushi chefs. These young, personable people add yet another great qual­ ity to your dining experi­ ence. Zen 5 opens daily at 5 p.m., so if you live in the area and feel like munch­ ing right after class and you don’t feel like going home, Zen 5 is the perfect spot to relieve your hunger. As for those of you who don’t live in the area, Zen 5 can provide a delicious beginning to San Diego’s beach city night life. Zen 5 is located at 1130 Garnet St. in Pacific Beach and you can make reserva­ tions by calling (858) 490 0121 . EMBEr MAIL BOXES ETC A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises Shipping Services (UPS, FedEx, etc.) Packaging Services Postal Services - Freight Shipping Services Mailbox Services - Copy Services - Fax Services Shipping, Packaging - Moving Supplies Office Supplies - Printing Services �T he Pride Tuesday, March 5,2002 5 Letters “ Butt O u t ” This is a response to the arti­ cle “Stop It!” I found the lan­ guage quite abrasive and laden with messages of guilt. How­ ever, I do realize tlie importance of what was written. Personally, I do not allow family or friends to extinguish cigarettes at my home by snuffing them out wher­ ever they like, but my home is not an institution. The staff writer who wrote this article could have better facilitated effective communication by mentioning how well our campus looks and how, in the effort to maintain its beauty, students could make an active effort to dispose of their cigarettes in their proper place. Furthermore, I find the imag­ ery used to get the point across ludicrous: “I catch myself dodg­ ing them as I walk to and fro.” The better approach to a mes­ sage such as this is by using positive powers of persuasion, not trying to heap upon smokers an insurmountable level of guilt. Reading The Pride, I believe, is for the purpose of assessing the progress and development of its staff and students, measuring how much we have achieved and discussing our future ambitions. Smock Fam ily’s I d e n t i t y Theft P reaching Yet another aspect on this same issue is how or on what we focus our attention. From a philosophical viewpoint, you can look at a garden and focus upon one dying branch, obses­ To the editor, ate with it. Jesus loved sinners sively concerned about its vital­ yet He hated sin. The message ity, but if you spend to much In regards to the Smock fam­ of Christianity is that God sent time, you could miss the gar­ ily’s “preaching” last Thursday, His Son to save the world not den’s overall beauty. My sugges­ I felt it needed to be clarified to condemn it. (John 3:17). The tion is to try and spend more that their message is not the typ­ overall message of Christianity time looking at the smiles on ical Christian one. I am a Chris­ is the love and forgiveness that the faces of students instead tian, and I was offended by Mrs. God has for us if we will only of looking down and imagining Smock’s name calling and stu­ choose it. So, while I appreciate that a cigarette butt is about to dent bashing. our rights in this country to somehow turn into a cockroach. I was surprised and saddened have free speech and express Pardon the candor, but a writer’s to hear Mrs. Smock inform the our opinions, I believe that the imagination could be better cul­ students at CSUSM that they Smock family missed the point tivated by conceiving something are “trash.” Her negative, con­ of Christianity. else besides where the mouths demning tone is not one that I of students have been. This is will associate with nor do I feel Lael Lloyd disgusting and far more repul­ that Jesus Christ would associsive than any mound of cigarette HAVE A N OPINION? SUBM IT A LETTER TO butts I have ever seen. T HE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Besides, I believe there are much more important problems Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The on which writers could delineate: P ride electronic mail account, rather than the individual edi­ how the university is spending tors* Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prim* to money, the desired curriculum publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, for students, and who amongst telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride our faculty deserves being dis­ tinguished for their excellence. policy to not print anonymous letters* Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length* Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact Tjhte Pride if you are interested K. Stine in writing news articles. I would like to thank Mar- * * lino Bitanga for touching on the issue of identity theft in his article “Is Your Identity Safe?” in the February 26 edition of The Pride. Identity theft is an increasingly dangerous prob­ lem today. The Federal Trade Commission maintains a web­ site (http://www.consumer.gov/ idtheft/), which addresses this issue at length, as well as coun­ termeasures one can take to minimize risk (See the publi­ cation: ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name ). Certainly moving toward an ID that is not based on social security numbers would be a good move for CSUSM to consider. I would also take care at public terminals, like the web lookup for book lists at the bookstore, where social security numbers are cached in the browser. Thank you, Richard Ponce The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seeking student writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Deadline for submissions: May 2,2001. Dear Pride Readers, the weekend. In fact, I’m probably one of the few who have seen how des­ olate our campus can be by 6 p.m. on a Sunday. Still, I am writing this brief letter in hopes that some reader out there has the power to change the lounge hours. I am known for writing opinion articles of a human­ itarian nature, but not this time. This time I am writing to complain for my own personal benefit. As one of the editors for The Pride, I faithfully spend every Sunday in the newspaper office. I recently had this great idea. I could go to the student lounge, pop some popcorn and take a newsbreak (no pun intended, I am an avid news watcher). Unfortunately, Sunday is the only day our student lounge is closed. I realize that campus is not teeming with students on Hopeful, LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor The masses are obsequious, contented in their sleep, the vortex of their minds ensconsed within the murky deep. The infirmity of man is brought on by his selfish core. So here we are again to experience the bitter, scalding end, and we're the only ones who can perceive it. But others sing of beauty and the story that has unfolded as one that deserves praise and ritual. My pessimistic lines, your superstitious lives, and the modem age's lies won't absolve you. And the professional truth and the dear clairvoyant youth, and, of course, the nightly news will deceive you. Student Lounge Pride Photo/Archives T h e P r id e Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor It's Just a Matter of Perspective... Claudia Ignacio James Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Victor Padilla Dr. Marshall . All opinions and letters to the editor, published J in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com ill Anxiety destroys us, but it drives the common man. Culture was the seed of proliferation, but it has gotten melded into an inharmonic whole. Consciousness has plagued us and we can not shake it - though we think we're in control. The person sitting next to you is dismal and deranged on the bus ride home from work to end your day. And the food on your table is more plastic than protein, and you intellect depends on your TV. Where is the justice when no one is at fault, and a human life is tragically wasted? How fragile is the flame that burns within us all to light each passing day? PROGRESS is a debt we all must pay. It's convenience we all cherish. It's pollution we disdain. Bad Religion �The Spring 2002 Golf Season Has Started CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor The Men’s Team Male golfer at the Vista Valley Golf Club Courtesy Photo/CSUSM Athletics. The men’s team fin­ ished in eleventh place at the Family Motors Invitational hosted by Cal State Bakersfield. The competition was there as the men’s team continued to improve their score. On the third round, the team had a score of 306, and by the second day on the second round the score was 293. Com­ peting against 14 teams, the By MELANIE ADDINGTON nity Celebrations to introduce the Arts Editor theme of the Salt Lake Paralympics - Mind, Body, and Spirit. The Paralympic Journey of On the 15, a final celebration Fire (similar to the Olympics will be held at Centerville/ flame journey), began on March Farmington, Murray, Spring1 and continues through Thurs- ville. day. Utah participants will carry ‘‘The Community Celebrathe flame back to the Salt Lake tions are an exciting way for venue where it was extinguished people to show their support for at the closing ceremonies of last the Paralympics and for their own months Olympic Games. communities,” said Mitt Romney, Another way that Utah and president and CEO of the Salt the Paralympics are preparing for Lake Organizing Committee for the games is through community the Paralympic Winter Games of celebrations. 2002 (SLOC). “These celebraOn March 1,2,4, and 5, cities tions will not only embody the throughout Utah hosted Commu- Paralympic theme, but also show- The Cougars ended with an overall cancelled. game was reduced score of 899. to an 18-hole Jonathan Ochoa had a great per­ round, in which Cougar formance, as he shot 74, 71 and the placed 77 for a three-round total of 222. women The men’s team is doing well, as sixth overall, with team members remain consistent a score of 372. and support each other. Ryan golfer Axlund shot a total of 225, Mat­ Cougar thew Higley, 228, Kellon Wagner, Erin Thys had the highest score as 229 and Ryan Rancatore 231. she tied with two other women for The Women’s Team first place, each Female golfer in action The women’s team flew to Salado, shooting an 81. Courtesy Photo/CSUSM Athletics. Texas, to compete at the Spring Robin Shaft and Goss Invitational Golf Tournament Stephanie each shot 96 and Nicole Carnes hosted by the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. Unfortunately, and Sandy Parlin shot a 99. The due to the severe cold weather women’s team competed against conditions, the second round was 15 other teams. case the local spirit and character of each host community ” According to the Paralympics 2002 web site, tomorrow, the Lighting of the Flame will be celebrated through the joining of the flames created at each of the Community Celebration. The flames will travel from all corners of Utah for a celebration at the City and County Building at 6p.m. The Lighting ceremony will feature a children’s’ choir composed of students from local schools. On March 7th, approximately 100 runners will carry the Flame through the streets of CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR Wednesday, March 13, 2002 1:00-5:00 PM California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA Bring plenty of resumes! For participating school districts via the internet: www.csusm.edu/CAC or call Career < Assessment Center (760) 750-4900 & -I downtown Salt Lake City to the be seen on NBC on March 9, and Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium for continuing coverage on the A&E the Opening Ceremony. channel. The opening ceremony can At the Woods Cross Community Celebration, Utah teens gather to celebrate the beginning of the Paralympics. (Courtesy Photo/Paralympics2002. com) Sunny Days and Sw eet Sw ells JOY WHITMAN for The Pride So the snowboarding and ski season hasn’t been so great due to the lack of rain, but the condi­ tions have been great for surfers, including those on our surf team. For those of you to whom this is groundbreaking news, WAKE UP! Yes, Cal State San Marcos has a surf team and has had four com­ petitions during the regular season. ASI added surfing to its list of approved club sports on January 25. The team is small at the moment, but has all the potential to become lively and popular within the next year and beyond. The surf team joined 23 teams at the Seaside Reef competition over President’s Day weekend and took sixth place. Shortboarder Jeff Fairbanks earned 20 points for the team, longboarder Dustin Franks earned 18 and after winning three consecutive heats, also took first place in the College Longboard Division. Fairbanks was a key player in this competition; shredding through five rounds and just missing advancement to the college men’s final. He took sev­ enth place overall. George Demarino, the team’s bodyboarder, had a strong supporting role, earning 13 points for the team and taking sixth place overall. Check out next week’s edition of The Pride for the results of their final regular season competi­ tion held on Feb. 24 in Huntington Beach. For more information about the team contact coach Amber Puha at apuha@csusm.edu. Until next time —pray for surf, warm sunny days and even sweeter swells. A+SUBS PrescHool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. All areas, full time, flexible time hours. ) . \A ; $6.75 - f9.5ft hourly . Call jacki 858-565-2144 ■•' �T he Pride Classes B1 No light perception in either eye up to light perception, but inability to recognize the shape o f a hand at any distance or in any direction. B2 From ability to recog­ nize the shape of a hand up to visual acuity of 2/60 and/or visual field of less than 5 degrees. B3 From visual acuity above 2/60 up to visual acuity of 6/60 and/or visual field of more than 5 degrees and less than 20 degrees. LW1 Athletes with severe dis­ abilities in both lower limbs. LW2 Athletes with severe dis­ abilities in one lower limb. LW3 Athletes with disabili­ ties in both lower limbs skiing with two normal skis and two poles or two stabilizers. LW3/1 Athletes with double below the knee amputation, and those with disabilities in both lower limbs with maximum of 60 muscle points. LW3/2 Athletes with cerebral palsy who have moderate to slight diplegic involvement, or moderate athetoid or atactic impairment. LW4 Athletes with disabili­ ties in one lower limb, skiing with two skis and two poles. LW5/7 Athletes with disabili­ ties in both' upper limbs, skiing with two normal skis and without poles. . LW6/8 Athletes with disabili­ ties in one upper limb, skiing with two normal skis and one pole. The disability must be such that the functional use of more than one pole is not possible. LW9 Ahtletes with disabili­ ties in one upper limb and one lower limb skiing with equipment o f their choice. LW9/1 Athletes with disabili-. ties in one upper limb and one lower limb above knee amputa­ tion or comparable disability; or CP7 athletes with severe hemiple­ gia. LW9/2 Athletes with disabili­ ties in one upper limb and one lower limb below knee amputation or comparable disability; or CP7 athletes with minimal or moder­ ate to slight hemiplegia. LW10 Athletes with disabilities in lower limbs, no functional sit­ ting balance. Athletes with Cere­ bral Palsy with disabilities in all four limbs. LW11 Athletes with disabili­ ties in lower limbs and a fair sitting balance. Athletes with Cerebral Palsy with disabilities in lower extremities. LW12 Athletes with disabili­ ties in lower limbs and good sit­ ting balance. LW12/1 Athletes with spinal cord lesion or other disabilities. LW12/2 Athletes with amputa­ tions in the lower limbs. Sports Paralympics Light Up Olympic Flame Again A Preview of What Is to Come By MELANIE ADDINGTON Arts Editor Beginning Saturday, March 9, Olympic fans can turn their TVs to A&E and watch the Paralympic Games. The Olympic flame will be relit and the world’s disabled athletes will compete in Alpine and‘Nordic skiing, and sledge hockey. In addition to competitive events, Canada and the U.S. will play an exhibition game of ice hockey. Over 36 countries and 1,000 athletes (The U.S. has 57 ath­ letes, 41 men and 16 women) will compete in the 2002 Games. The opening ceremony on Thursday, March 7 will include entertainment from Stevie Wonder, country singers Wynonna and Billy Gilman, pop perfomer Donny Osmond, and pop-classical violinist VanessaMae. NBC will air the one-hour program on Saturday, March 9th at 2 p.m. EST. What is the difference between the Olympics and Para­ lympics? Unlike the Olympics, the Paralympics use a classification system that enables athletes to compete on an equal level: all athletes compete with a pre­ determined degree of disability. Athletes are divided into three categories: LW classes (competitors with _ locomotive disabil­ ities), sitting LW classes, and B classes (competitors with visual impairment). was introduced by athletes at the Innsbruck 1984 Paralympic Winter Games. Since then, cross­ country skiing events have been split into two separate races: clas­ sical and free technique, accord­ ing to the Paralympics 2002 web site. Alpine Skiing Men and women will com­ pete in four alpine skiing dis­ ciplines during the Salt Lake 2002 Paralympic Winter Games: downhill, super-G, giant slalom and slalom. Courses differ in length, ver­ tical drop and number of gates, all of which dictate the skier’s technique and speed, according to the Paralympics 2002 web site. Giant slalom and slalom skiing events have been medal events since the first Paralympic Games. Downhill was added at the Innsbruck 1984‘Paralympic Winter Games, and super-G at the Lillehammer 1994 Paralym­ pic Winter Games. Ice Sledge Hockey Ice sledge hockey became an official event during the Lille­ hammer 1994 Paralympic Winter Games. The Salt Lake 2002 Para- Otto is the Paralympics Winter Games 2002 official mascot (Courtesy Photo/ Paralympics2002. com) . 1960s by a group of Swedes who, despite their physical impair­ ment, wanted to continue playing hockey, as stated on the Para­ lympics 2002 web site. The athletes use a modified metal frame sled with two regu­ lar-sized ice hockey skate blades that allow the puck to pass under­ neath. A&E will have nightly cover­ age beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST, Sat., March 9 and ending with the closing ceremonies on Sat., March 16. For more information, go to www.paralympic2002.com. To attend the Paralympics, or for visitor information, you can call 1.877.640.4636 or 1.877.640JNFO. Families large and small will be able to afford tickets - prices range from $5 to The Sports: Nordic Skiing Nordic skiing consists of two events - cross-country and biathlon. Cross-coun­ try skiing began at the 1976 inaugural Para­ lympic Winter Games in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden. How­ ever, biathlon did not become a medal sport until the Lillehammer 1994 Paralympic Winter games. The classical technique of cross-country was used by men and women athletes, until skat­ ing, (six to 10 percent faster), Keith Barney is goingfor the gold during Nordic Skiing. (Courtesy Photo/Paralympics2002.com) lympic Winter Games will host the men’s tournament. Eighteen games will be played during six competition days at the E Center. A direct descendant of ice hockey, ice sledge hockey was invented at a Stockholm, Sweden rehabilitation center in the early $10. In addition to exhilarating sports competitions, the Para­ lympic opening and closing cer­ emonies have seats ranging from $20 to $100. - - Sour ce: Paralympics2002.com Tuesday, March 5,2002 7 Games Schedule 8-MARCH 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s (B1-B3) and Women’s Downhill Snowbasin Ski Area 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s & Women’s 7.5 km Biathlon 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ice Sledge Hockey JPN vs. USAE 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey SWE vs. EST E 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey CAN vs. NOR E 9-MARCH 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s Downhill (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin Ski Area 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey EST vs. JPN E 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey NOR vs, SWE E 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey USA vs. CAN E 10-MARCH 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s Super-G (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin Ski Area 9:00 a.m. - 12;00 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Short Distance Soldier Hollow 11-MARCH 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Men’s (B1-B3) and Women’s Super-G Snowbasin Ski Area 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey NOR vs. USA E 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey EST vs. CANE 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hctckey SWE vs. JPNE 12-MARCH 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Middle Distance Soldier Hollow 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey NOR vs. EST E 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey CAN vs. JPNE 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey SWE vs. USAE 13-MARCH 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Men’s Giant Slalom 1st Run (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Men’s Giant Slalom 2nd Run (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin Ski Area 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Women’s Cross-Country Relay 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Men’s Cross-Country Relay Soldier Hollow 14-MARCH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Men’s (B1-B3) & Women’s Giant Slalom 1st Run Snowbasin 1:.00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m Men’s (B1-B3) & Women’s Giant Slalom 2nd Run • 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m: Ice Sledge Hockey CAN vs. SWE E 12:00 p m. - 2:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey USA vs. EST E 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey JPN vs. NOR E 15-MARCH 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Men’s Slalom 1st Run (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Men’s Slalom 2nd Run (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Long Distance (sit-ski) Soldier Hollow 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey 5th vs. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey Bronze 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey Gold E 16-MARCH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Men’s (B1-B3) & Women’s Slalom 1st Run SnQwbasin Ski Area 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Men’s (B1-B3) & Women’s Slalom 2nd Run Snow­ basin Ski Area 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Long Distance (standing & visually impaired) Soldier Hollow 7:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony Classifieds RESUMES - I’m a Human Resource Recruiter with over 10 years experience. What better person to write your resume? I know what employers look for when hiring. I will provide the following services: Design & write your resume, Create a generic cover letter, Create Reference sheet. Resume, cover letter and refer­ ence sheet will provided on disc. Total Cost = $40.00 Contact Deblee Tran @ 760-729-1142 or 760-310-3493. SWIM INSTRUCTORS $10 - $16 per hour 760-744-7946 The Pride is looking for a work study student, please stop by the Career and Assessment Center, Cra 4201 to pick up an application. _____ . _______ CUSTOMER SERVICE/OFFICE SUPPORT. Desire energetic person to answer phones and complete other assorted office tasks for busy limousine company. Phone/computer skills a must. $ 10/hour. Please e-mail resume mikef@lacostalimo.com if interested. * *FQR SALE* PALM SPRINGS CONDO, 2 Bed 1 % Bath, Pool & Spa Near Patio, Gated Community. Like New - Beautiful Grounds & Mountian Views. Fully Furnished - 4 miles to Palm Springs. 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Month Celebration Featured Poet: Award-winning Poetry Professor Judy Jordan information. Sunday, March 17 at 3:00 p.m. Rape and Aggression Defense 1105 North Coast Highway, (RAD) Training Oceanside. Wed./Fri., Mar. 6, 8, 13 and 15' from 6-9 p.m. ANNEX $20.00. Learn to effectively defend your­ self if attacked. One out of every Medieval Round Table 4 college women polled was sexu­ March 12 at 11:30 a.m. CRA ally assaulted during four years at 1257 college. (Ms. Magazine Study) Campus Black Forum Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. CRA 4110 Stress Management Wednesdays, 11:30 - 12:45 p.m. CRA 4110 nal Affairs Committee provides a concise and in-depth understand­ ing of the duties and responsi­ bilities of the vice president of External Affairs. In addition to being a committee member, I attend monthly California State Student Association (CSSA) meetings with the current vice president of External Affairs. The experience I gained from my involvement in student govern­ ment provides me the essential ent committees and board posi­ tions. In those three years, I have gained the knowledge and expe­ rience to be a student advocate and student voice of this campus. I know that this campus needs strong people to be student rep­ resentatives, and I want to be yours. So vote for someone on your team, the student’s team. Vote Arti Patel for executive vice president! ASI Vice President of Finance Tyrell A. Fiduccia I am a business major running for the vice president of finance position. I am very motivated to work along­ side the school and ASI and make changes for the better while serv­ ing the students at Cal State San Marcos. My major emphasizes finance, so I believe I am quali­ fied to handle the responsibilities of this position. I am a dedicated worker and a team player, and I believe these skills will help me contribute to ASI. Crystal Folk I am running for the ASI posi­ tion, vice president of finance. I am committed to student involve­ ment, as I am currently the repre­ sentative for the College of Arts & Sciences. I serve on the ASI Programming Committee, which is responsible for the many suc­ cessful events here on campus. I am a member of the Women’s Leadership Committee, which focuses on outreach to disad­ vantaged high-school students, which provides them with pos­ itive encouragement. The pro­ gram encourages each young person to utilize the other as a beneficial resource and means of support. I am treasurer of the Pan African Student Alliance, and I am responsible for keeping accu­ rate records of our accounts. I update our statements and main­ tain open communication with the officers and members of our organization concerning budget­ ary matters. With the help of the network I have established here on campus with students, faculty, and staff, I will achieve each goal set forth this coming year. My dedication to student involvement and student life will be reflected in my work on the ASI budget, so vote me, Crys­ tal Folk, your vice president of finance. ASI Corporate Secretary Erik Roper I am running for the position of ASI corporate secretary. I am a social sciences major with a double minor in Spanish and German. Last semester was my first at CSUSM after a long hiatus from higher education. Four years Club Meetings Cesar Chavez Film Festival Every Wednesday in March (6, Campus 13, 20, 27 and 29) 6:00 p.m. City Heights Urban Village Per­ Sunset Poets National Poetry (Weekly) »A rticle cont. from pg. 3 Busi­ ness Administration’s Represen­ tative by applying enthusiasm and dedication to the position. If elected, I will voice the con­ cerns, interests and needs of my fellow College of Business stu­ dents to AJSI. I will do my best to ensure that the mission statement of CSUSM is upheld within the College of Business. If elected, I will communicate to the business community, through my associ­ ation with Sigma Iota Epsilon, the excellence of our school, its programs, and its students. If elected, I pledge to be a good example to my fellow students, the CSUSM faculty, and the com­ munity of the fine leaders at Cal State San Marcos. Nina Robinson I am running for the position of College of Business repre­ sentative. I am currently a sec­ ond-year student majoring in business high-technology man­ agement, and will minor in com­ munication. I currently work in the computing labs and also par­ ticipate with SASOP in early out­ reach programs here on campus. I also hold the office of secretary in the Pan African Student Alliance. I am very enthusiastic about the business program at this school and hope to see it achieve fur­ ther accreditation. My participa­ tion on campus has allowed me to meet many different people and build my own vision for the future of CSUSM. A big com­ plaint on campus is that there is no college culture, and little student involvement. I too com­ plained about this and decided if I wanted a good college experi­ ence, I would have to create it myself. My goals as the College of Business representative are not only to represent the students of the College of Business, but also to create memorable and creative activities for this campus. The university can continue to con­ struct new buildings; however, someone must build the spirit within the campus first, and it will start with me. Post-Baccalaureate Represen­ tative Tumona Lichele Austin No campaign statement submit­ ted. ASI Vice President of External Affairs Brett Gladys The time has come for us to take hold of our university and mold it into ‘our’ university! The time has come for change! The division that exists between stu­ dent government and the stu­ dents of Cal State San Marcos is wrong, and serves no one. I, Brett Gladys, am running for the posi­ tion of vice president of External The Pride Affairs so that I can work to rec­ tify this situation. In this posi­ tion, I will be able to work with students to promote change at Cal State San Marcos and to work on a statewide level with every Cal State University to fight for student interests. Cal State San Marcos needs leadership that is in touch with the needs and con­ cerns of students and is willing to work diligently for those inter­ ests. As vice president of External Affairs, I will communicate with students and speak for them at ASI and CSSA conferences. I will work to enrich the lives of stu­ dents and to see involvement on campus grow. Through campus pride initiatives and increased student involvement in the stu­ dent government, we can improve this university! There are great things on the horizon for Cal State San Marcos, and it is my wish that every student be a part of them. Glay Eyiinah Glay I am a full-time senior major­ ing in political science, with a minor in economics. I am run­ ning for the ASI position of vice president of External Affairs of ASI. As your ASI vice president of External Affairs, I will fight for issues that are important to CSUSM students: Low fees and tuition, smaller class sizes, increased funding for more diverse student activities and keeping you informed of policy changes that affect us. I am a veteran of the US Navy. I served in student lead­ ership positions in high school and military training school. I presently volunteer for MAMA’s Kitchen, serving hot meals to our unfortunate brothers and sisters in the greater San Diego area. I have the experience, commit­ ment, devotion, and loyalty nec­ essary to represent the voices and interests of Cal State San Marcos students in our effort to make this university a home away from home. So please vote for me. Thank you for choosing me. James Nguyen I am a political science major applying for the position of ASI vice president of External Affairs. I am currently an active Exter­ nal Affairs Committee member, a Student Fee Advisory Commit­ tee member, the vice president of the Progressive Activist Net­ work, and the president of the Asian Pacific Student Society. I was also in the inaugural class of the Emerging Leader Program at Cal State San Marcos. My experience in the Exter­ Workshops Thinking About Quitting Wednesdays, 1:15- 2:30 p.m. Free Student Services CRA 4110 Writing Center CRA 3106 Candidates’ Statements Continue skills and qualifications that are required for the position of vice president of External Affairs. Being a well-known indi­ vidual by many students, staff and faculty, my involvement on campus stretches well beyond the area of student government. I am a devoted student advocate actively involved with student life and student issues. My dedica­ tion to student life is a key con­ tribution I bring to ASI. In conclusion, what I have to offer the student body of CSUSM is broad experience in student government and student life that will help me effectively and effi­ ciently carry out the duties of vice president of External Affairs to its full potential. ASI Executive Vice President Arti A. Patel I am running for the position of executive vice president. I am a sociology major who will be graduating next June. The reason I am running is simple: there is a need to increase student involve­ ment on campus, and I feel I am the most qualified to handle that job. As the current executive vice president of ASI, I am in charge of placing students who want to get involved either through com­ mittees, focus groups or other activities/events in need of a stu­ dent voice. As a student who has been involved in many aspects of student life on this campus, I have observed the increasing need for student involvement and student voice. In my first week as the newly appointed execu­ tive vice president, I was able to recruit three students to fill cur­ rently vacant board of director positions, as well as place sev­ eral students on committees with openings. If elected as executive vice president for the 2002-2003 school year, I plan to implement programs such as a campus pride initiative, as well as other ini­ tiatives, that will help to build campus community. I have been involved in var­ ious aspects of ASI for the past three years through differ­ Monday - Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri. 8:30-3 p.m. Math Lab Mon. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:00p.m. Weds. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. 9a.m.-3:00 p.m. Resume Critiques Career and Assessment Center 750-49Q0. Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique (24-hour turn around.) Fax: (760) 750-3142 of that hiatus was spent in the US Army, where I worked as a clerk in the Finance Corps. Part of my job in the U.S. Army Finance Corps was to be the debt man­ ager for over 10,000 soldiers from two bases in Germany and also for the camps I was deployed to in Bosnia and Kosovo. This job required a lot of organization and efficiency. Coincidentally, these . very same skills are needed to be an effective ASI corporate secre­ tary. Being away from college for so long has helped me to appre­ ciate the opportunity I have to get involved and make a differ­ ence. To that end, when I came to CSUSM last semester, I hit the ground running. Instantly, I joined the lacrosse team, began sitting on the ASI External Affairs Committee, and started up the Progressive Activists Net­ work (PAN), of which I am the current president. One of the things I found striking about CSUSM when I came here was the lack of community, identity, and school pride. Through PAN, I have been trying to change that by collaborating and communi­ cating with several other student organizations and bring events to campus that will foster feel­ ings of community, identity, and school pride. For example, PAN’s monthly Socially Relevant Film Series (started this semester) has arranged to show films with PASA, the Women’s Studies Stu­ dent Association, APSS, and the Environmental Club. Right now, this campus is quiet and lacks a conspicuous identity, but it does not have to be like that. We have so much potential, to make this place fun, to make this place rock, and most importantly, to make this place ours. There have been times this year when student voices were not heard by the leadership of OSUSM, and sometimes that has been disastrous (i.e. the Com­ mencement controversy). As ASI corporate secretary, it would be my job to keep the information student leaders need to make informed decisions on past, cur­ rent, and future issues. But I do not feel that is enough. If elected, I promise to be a proactive secretary who is dedicated to keeping students abreast of cur­ rent issues, finding out how stu­ dents feel about those issues, and making sure that the leadership of CSUSM know how students feel about issues. If you want an ASI corporate secretary ded­ icated to keeping you informed, hearing your ideas, being your voice, and making CSUSM a place we can all be proud of, vote for me, Erik Roper. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2001-2002</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The twelfth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pride March 5, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource The Vol. 10, No. 5 edition of The Pride reported the death of Computer Science professor Dr. Hung-Yu Lin. Also covered were the upcoming ASI elections, an interview with the new Director of Financial Aid and the new College of Business Dean, and the sentencing of the killer of CSUSM graduate student Denise Vasseur. 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A wide spectrum of women from many diverse backgrounds attended, including women of prominence* community women, mentors, college women, and high school proteges. “The main purpose of the event is to intro­ duce women to the importance of mentorship .and building net­ works with other women,” said Bridget Blanshan, conference committee chair. Midge Consianza, Governor Grey Davis’ liaison and an expert on women’s issues, was selected as a keynote speaker. Constanza’s experience in “public and professional life have made her one of the most recognized,’ and often controversial, women in America,” said Becky Martinez, committee leader for the pro­ gram. She spoke of her expe­ rience and dedication to public service and human rights issues. Following the keynote speaker was a series of workshops with titles like ‘Life After High School,’ ‘Career Decisions Count,’ and ‘Mentoring.’ This portion of the conference was geared toward college women and high-school students ‘Life After High School’ addressed the options for highschool students after gradua­ tion. The lecture was followed by a brief discussion of what college has to offer. This work­ shop addressed the many unwav­ ering questions young women may experience due to the tran­ sition from childhood to wom­ anhood. By providing a circle of college women and students, they discussed the ins and outs of college and the preparation involved. ‘Career Decisions Count’ focused primarily on college women. This workshop housed the discussion based on the deci­ sions college students face upon graduation. To combat these uncertain­ tie s the participants were asked to assess their options to appro­ priately move forward as well as how to detect a choice that can be paralyzing to one’s career. » > A rticle cont. on pg. 3 California Primary Election’s Results By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor California’s primary closed elections took place last Tuesday. Although the latest results, listed March 9. on the Secretary of State web page are not yet offi­ cial, some of the results of the state and local propositions are clear enough to predict if they are passed. The final results are being held up by some 12,000 absentee/provisional county bal­ lots yet to be counted. Results: Proposition 40 The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 passed with 56.9 percent of the votes. The pro­ tection act allows the state to sell $2.6 billion in bonds for natural resources conservation, state and local park acquisition and improvement, and historical and cultural resources preserva­ tion purposes. Proposition 41 The Voting Modernization Act passed with 51.7 percent of the votes and authorizes the state to sell $200 million in bonds to assist counties with the purchase of new voting systems. The new systems will replace the punch card, or chad systems, used in elections throughout the state. Proposition 42 The Transportation Conges­ tion Improvement Act, et. al, passed with 69 percent of the votes. The act requires that gas­ oline sales tax revenues be used annually for state and local trans­ portation purposes beginning in 2003-2004. It also allows the leg­ islature to suspend or modify the percentage allocation of the rev­ enues with a two-thirds vote. Proposition 43 The Right to Have Vote Counted passed with a strong 71.5 percent of the votes. This requires that the State Constitu­ tion be amended to affirm the right of the voter to have her/his vote counted. It allows the coun­ ties to ask the courts for a dead­ line extension to have.more time to count votes. Proposition 44 The Chiropractors Unprofes­ sional Conduct passed with 79.6 percent of the votes. The new law requires the Board of Chi­ ropractors Examiners to revoke a chiropractor’s license for a period of 10 years if He or she is convicted of various crim­ inal offenses, including insur­ ance fraud, and will allow an investigation of any licensed •2-3 •4-5 .... .......7 Vol. XNo. 6 /Tuesday, March 12,2002 D ecision s Count: W o m e n ’s L e a d e rsh ip C on feren ce ByAMYBOLASKI Graduate Intern The California Faculty Association (CFA) and the CSU administration reached a ten­ tative agreement 6n Sunday, March 2, an agreement that the CFA Bargaining Team, chap­ ter presidents and board rec­ ommended for ratification by the membership after nearly a year of negotiation. The membership vote, is scheduled, on all 23 CSU campuses, for March 22. CFA Chapter Pres­ ident George Diehr said, “I think the CFA negotiated a very good agreement with the CSU administration. By Using a cre­ ative approach, the CFA was able to get agreement for a gen­ eral salary increase - the CSU faculty will see paychecks at least four percent higher .than their March 30 check.” Not only will faculty see paycheck increases relatively soon, adjunct faculty, or lec­ turers, with six of more years of service will be awarded three-year contracts, renewable barring any “serious conduct problems” Diehr said. This is a huge gain for adjunct faculty according to both Diehr and CFA Lecturer Representative Madeleine Marshall. The nego­ tiation promises greater job security to those previously awarded contracts only on a semester to semester or yearly basis. Marshall said, “I am very pleased that the vital place of lecturers is acknowledged. We are very good, very dedi­ cated members of the academic community . . . We deserved health benefits and reasonable job security.” “The lecturers are going to see some very nice improve­ m ent in job security,” said Dielir. The CFA, the exclusive collective bargaining represen­ tative for CSU faculty, has long been in negotiation with the CSU system for salary increases, compensation com­ mensurate with the salaries of faculty at comparable institu­ tions, better benefits, greater job security (especially for lec­ turers) and affordable, quhlity education in the CSU system. The CFA represents tenuretrack faculty, lecturers, librari­ ans and counselors. The current CFA-CSU administration con-* tract began July 1, 1998, and technically ended June 30,2001. » > A rtic le cont. on pg 3 News. Arts... Food.. Opinion... chiropractor who is criminally charged with committing insur­ ance fraud. Proposition 45 The Legislative Term Limits did not pass. It had 42.3 percent in favor and 57.7 percent against. The current term law that limits the members of the Assembly to three*two-year terms and state senators to two four-year terms was not modified, The only difference between votes countywide and statewide was Proposition 41. It was not passed in San Diego County, in which 50.3 percent of voters were against the proposition. Proposition A Make Treasurer/Tax Collec­ tor an Appointive Office was not passed. The proposition received a resounding 78.8 percent of votes against. These results, posted in the county Registrar of Voters, leave the current treasurer/tax collector position as an elected position, which gives voters the right to vote for whomever they want instead of giving the power of appointment to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. This is unofficial informal tion, updated on Thursday on the San Diego County Registrar of Voters website. Ralph’s Center a Nearing Completion The Ralph*s Center Under Construction Pride Photo/James Newell By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer With the skeleton of yet another building finished, the Campus Marketplace, or the Ralph’s Center, is one step closer to completion. Ralph’s Center is growing as quickly as Cal State San Marcos. “This center is in a prime location, right next to the freeway and the campus [CSUSM]. It’s bound to be successful,” said Edward Pejora, construction manager of the site. As of today there are 24 shops in the center, and accord­ ing to Stephanie Perry, mar­ keting manager o f Regency Centers, “There are no mofe [shops] in the making.” Four­ teen of the 24 shops are occu­ pied and up and running. There are four stores that have yet to open: Washington Mutual, Pet Grooming, State Farm and a General Dentistry, headed by Dr. Paul E. Kosciuk, D.D S. These four stores are sched­ uled to open by April 13,2002, the official grand opening of Campus Marketplace. A radio host, games, prizes, sidewalk sales, and fun demonstrations are scheduled for the celebra­ tion. For those who haven’t had a chance to explore this brand -new shopping center, here’s a little update on what’s new. Right now the stores that have been open the longest in the Campus Marketplace are: Ralph’s, a local supermarket, Long’s Drugs, an all-purpose store with a large pharmacy, Starbuck’s, a coffee shop, Blockbuster, a video rental store and the hidden but large Dis­ covery Isle Day Care Center. For those who may be unaware of the more recent store openings, there are now nine more stores open for busi­ ness: Point Loma Credit Union, a local bank that anyone who lives, works or worships in San Diego County can join, Pet People, an everything-for-animals store , Mailboxes Etc., Great Clips, an inexpensive hair salon, Prestige, Nails, an allpurpose nail salon, A+ Teach­ ing Supplies, a supply store for teachers or anyone who needs teaching materials, Radio » > A rtic le cont. on pg 3 �Schmidt’s Boardhouse- Everybody’s Surf and Skate Shop - -■ ^ ____________________ By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer The newest addition to the Campus Marketplace is Schmidt’s Boardhouse, which opened Friday, March 1. Walk­ ing into the store, one can’t help but feel the fun environment that Andy Schmidt, the owner, has set up. With the light blue col­ ored walls, loud modem music, and the plush red futon towards the back, one instantly feels wel­ comed. Whether you skateboard or surf, are 12 or 22, Schmidt’s Boardhouse is for you. “We have two different mar­ kets,” says Schmidt. “The first is junior high and high school­ ers, who are into the entire skate­ board industry. They are a lot of my business. The second is the grown-up market from Palomar and Cal State, San Marcos. The ones who surf.” Schmidt’s Boardhouse has m “Everybody *s Surf and Skate Shop, ” Andy Schmidt P ride Phoio/Jamieko Lane the top of the line in everything they sell, with brand names like World Industries, Zero, Ripcurl, Billabong, Dicky’s, and Rusty, to name just a few. Everything in the store is the most recent fash­ ion. “We have nothing from Winter 2001,” says Schmidt, vowing to keep only the most current fashions on the racks. The store is stocked with every­ thing you’d need from skate­ boards or surfboards to clothes, accessories, sandals and" Clive backpacks. “These backpacks are rockin’,” says Schmidt. “I wish I had had them when I was in col­ - ., r » _____ lege. They are the ultimate func­ tional backpack.” The store is staffed with three people: Schmidt, Brent Reid and Nicole Arrington. Schmidt, who has a bachelor’s in business administration and 17 years of surfing experience under his belt, has been a guest speaker multiple times on campus for a business class taught by professor Troy Nielsen. Once in a suit and tie in the manufacturing sales world, Schmidt expresses his view of his new business venture. “I’m excited to be putting 100 percent into this business, but it’s scary as hell.” Through a coincidental meet­ ing, Schmidt was introduced to Reid as a professional surfboard shaper with six years of expe­ rience and part owner of Invoy Surfboards. Reid, who has shaped boards under the guidance of better-known shapers such as Linden, Brewer and Welden, puts pride into Invoy, vowing to have the turnaround time for a custom surfboard to be only three weeks. Nicole Arrington, the third of the three musketeers, came on board as the buyer. Arrington is in charge of everything that is non-hardware: clothes, accesso­ ries and shoes. “She’s the one with the fashion sense out of the three of us,” says Schmidt. Right now, the store is still in the growing process. They’re still hanging clothes on the racks, installing the television and work­ ing on the finishing touches. Their goal is to have snowboards and shoes on board by-September. “We want to be the local shop known for customer service,” says Schmidt. “We want to be known as everybody’s surf and skate shop.” Schmidt’s Board­ house is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. San Marcos Sheriff’s Department Holds License/Safety -Checkpoint By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer The Sheriff's Department conducted the . first Driver’s License/Safety Checkpoint of 2002 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1. The checkpoint was set up in the' 500 block of east Mission Avenue, only 1.4 miles from Cal State San Marcos, and was conducted by San Marcos Traffic Unit, San Marcos COPPS Unit, and Senior Volunteer Unit. According to Sergeant Mike Ceq, the checkpoint was com­ pletely random, similar to that of a DUI checkpoint. Five cars were pulled aside at a time drivers were checked for valid driver’s licenses, registration, seat belts, and insurance. Once those five were finished, another five cars w e re about what’s going on, pulled to “We want to educate through enforcement,” the side. people about what’s said Cea. Enforcing the If any use of seatbelts, child going on, through restraints and stressing violation enforcement.” the importance of not was appar­ ent, like — MikeCea driving without insur­ no, s,eat ance, registration or a belt being license was the main worn, the driver was pulled over goal1of the police department’s even if not in the group of five. checkpoint. Driver’s License/ “We want to educate people Safety Checkpoints are held once' a quarter. DUI checkpoints are also held once a quarter. Of the 800 cars that passed, only 207 were checked. Out of the 207, 39 were cited for license, registration, insurance, or seat -belt violations, three for not having child restraints, and 10 vehicles were impounded for issues regarding license or regis­ tration. The Pride Literary Supplement: CALL 'FOR PAPERS =MBE MAIL BOXES ETC A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises ' Shipping Services (UPS,,FedEx* etc.) Packaging Services Postai Services - Freight Shipping Services Mailbox Services - Copy Services - Fax Services Shipping, Packaging - Moving Supplies . .; .OfficeSupplies - printing Services' . , .: OpenM $am & -F ~6pm Tdephone: 760.510.8350 ■J study to :; 310 S. ?Win Oaks Valley RA S uite'#? San Mareos^CA9207^ * LocatecTinside the Ralphs Shopping Center * The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seek­ ing student writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to write and professors are asked to take writing seri­ ously. The student newspaper would like to publish expository, critical, and theo­ retical writing as much as creative writing, poems, stories or film scripts. The PLS will consider manuscripts of up to 3000 words that both exemplify excellent inquiry and research in their discipline(s) and that able readers from outside that discipline to read with pleasure and understanding. Appropriate faculty judges the quality of research or creative writing. Accessibility is determined by the editor(s) of The Pride or their designated representatives. Submissions: Submissions are currently being accepted for the upcoming Pride Literary Sup­ plement. All forms of literary writing —expository, critical, theoretical and creative writing —are encouraged. Authors should avoid highly technical language, critical jargon, foreign, or math­ ematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be parentheti­ cal. APA, MLA, Chicago, arid all other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. • The PLS favors student writing and will privilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research m the student’s field of study or published texts of a related kind. Staff and faculty contributions will also be considered. Photos or images (black and white preferred) of other artwork will also be accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Please submit images and text using the following instructions. For judging and layout purposes: 3 b!md C °FJj your name appearing only on a cover sheet and essay mai 3 C em a d ’ ph°ne number, and major or graduate field of SS’ The Pride Mailbox “Student and Residential Life” Office Commons 207 Entr^s^ubi^tted^ithoura^dectronicfcom 11 1!^ ^1 - p e@csusm rid edu' cor>v on a PC.fnrmattaA a - i, n , py W * not be.reviewed. An electronic 1* returned ls wi a so be accepted. Manuscripts or disks will not be Deadline for submissions: May 2 2001 ^ i___ �Low Primary Election Voter Turnout Ralph’s Center: The Campus Marketplace By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor Tuesday’s California state closed primary elections saw a very low voter turnout, which almost broke the state record for lowest voter turn out. Only one out of three regis­ tered voters cast ballots in the closed primary election, making it the second lowest election turnout in the state’s history. The lowest voter turnout was recorded in the 1994 primary election, which had a 35-percent turnout, when former Gov. Pete Wilson was re-elected. According to the county’s Registrar of Voters website, San Diego County’s total voter turn­ out was 32.3 percent, a total of 438,,761 voters. Statewide, 31.9 percent of voters cast a ballot, according to the Secretary of State website. The information was updated on March 9, and out of 15,280,808 registered voters ,only 4,888,586 cast a ballot However, this is not a final count because ballots are still being counted. On the day of the election, Secretary of State Bill Jones said that only 36 percent of Califor­ nia’s registered voters voted. » > A r tic le cont. from pg. 1 Shack, an electronics store, Schmidt’s Boardhouse, which has a variety of products for surfers and skateboarders, and finally, Stir Fresh Mongolian Grill. As for the remaining spaces still available, Perry said, “There has been talk of a Pick up Sticks and a La Salsa, but those nego­ tiations are still unsure.” And, as for the skeleton of a building, “We definitely want that to be a full bar and restaurant,” said Perry, “but the decision for which restaurant is still up in the air.” Stores Westside o f the Ralph's Center. P ride Photo/James Newell W om en M ake T h e ir D ecisio n s C o u n t » > A rticle cont. from pg. 1 The goal is “upward mobility .... but to achieve it, it takes plan­ ning, evaluating self, and lastly, making the best decision to meet your needs,” says Gwynne Wady, one of the conference’s mentors. “I did not know what to expect. . . [but] felt blown away by the diversity” of women, said Nina Robinson, a CSUSM stu­ dent running for an ASI posi­ tion. The second half of the con­ ference focused on many issues of concerning all women, with workshops like ‘Defining Your­ self in this Ever Changing World,’ ‘Who am I,’ and ‘Creating Bal­ ance in Your Life.’ ‘Defining Yourself in this Ever Changing World’ focused on the role women play in society. This particular session discussed how the individual perceived her-. self in the “Bigger Picture” Also discussed were assessments of values, culture and social stand­ ing, which women individually place themselves in. ‘Who am I?’ discussed issues of self-realization and self­ esteem. ‘Creating Balance in Your Life’ provided strategies on how to maximize your time, balance your time and priorities, foster­ ing healthy habits, and how to deal with conflict in the home and at work, Tanis Brown, a Human Resource Administrator, felt that this conference was “an oppor­ tunity for the outside commu­ nity to come in and see what we [CSUSM] has to offer...[and] that the young college women had a chance to share their expe­ riences and make a connection.” The last portion of the con­ ference focused on the whole woman. What is meant by the “whole woman” is our differ­ ences, our flexibility, our abili­ ties, and the many faces of the woman. Titles such as ‘Moving Forward By Giving Back’, ‘Com­ municating Your Decisions to Others,’ ‘Let’s talk about Diver­ sity,’ and ‘De-Stress this Mess.’ ‘Moving Forward By Giving Back’ discussed how the “educa­ tional experiences, professional aspirations, and accomplish­ ments” of a women-or anyoneare useful in mentoring and out­ reach. The main focus is that our successes and life experiences are highly influential to young persons 3#d their life. /Communicating Your Deci­ sions to Others’ touched on issues of communication styles. This workshop focused on gaining a better understanding of the self CSUSM’ Employees Participants Enjoyed the Success o f the Conference s P ride Photo/ Sherrita Cobbs W ' and others. ‘Let’s talk About Diversity’ was a delightful discussion focusing on the interactions between women of diverse backgrounds. This particular workshop was guided by a series of activities that involved self-reflection, andunderstanding others of diverse cultures, as well as the common­ alities shared by all women. “.While we all come from different experiences, we each embrace a similar style of com­ munication. As women we have many different roles, yet we have similarities and differences that make us unique,” said Parisa Soltani, the EOP counselor who led the diversity workshop. This year’s Women’s Leader­ ship Conference brought women from all sizes, ages, cultures, and professions together to create “a cross section of women together for goal planning,” said Jonathan Poullard, dean of students and committee leader. 150 women attended the conference this year, and leaders hope and expect to exceed that number next year. Successful Negotiations Between California Faculty and CSU System > »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 The agreement reached on March 2 will cover fiscal years 2001/02, 2002/03 and 2003/04. While many faculty members have expressed disappointment over the CFA’s failure to secure retroactive pay for the 2001/02 fiscal year, Diehr said, “While faculty will give up some takehome pay in 2001/02, they will probably recoup the loss in 2002/03 . . . furthermore, giving up retroactivity locked in a higher salary increase for 2002/03 than we could have negotiated with retroactivity.” Marshall said that “given the current economic situ­ ation in California and the nation, the trade-off of retroactive pay for larger gains in the future was a wise move for both the CFA and the CSU. Because more than half the 2001/02 fiscal year is over, fac­ ulty would have been entitled to retroactive pay reflecting the salary increases that the bar­ gaining unit negotiated. H o w t ever, Diehr noted that the “deal on retroactivity was made in exchange for guaranteed servicestep increases (SSIs) and the “Big Three,” and to lock in a larger sec­ ond-year general salary increase. . . . This tentative agreement trades some short-term benefits for important long-term gains.” Service Step Increases: These 2.65 percent salary increases are awarded annually to many assistant and associate professors for satisfactory perfor­ mance. Formerly, these increases were paid for out of a “com­ pensation increase pool,” which reduced the actual annual increase by about % percent (this means that if the CSU admin­ istration awarded a four-percent salary increase and the state pro­ vided funding for the four-percent increase, the actual increase was, on average, only 3.2 per­ cent.) The CFA has successfully negotiated an end to charging the pool for these increases, which Diehr said will increase salaries by about 6.8 percent (by July 30, 2002) and will also increase many lecturers’ salaries. “I’m very pleased that the process of funding the SSI’s through the pool has ^een discontinued,” Diehr said. The “Big Three:” Lecturer Health Benefits: Previously, adjunct faculty was not eligible for benefits unless teaching at least 50 percent of the time. Beginning June 30, 2002, all lecturers without any other health coverage will be eligible for benefits while engaged to teacfi at least six units, or a time base of 40 percent. Beginning June 30, 2003, all lecturers will be eligible for benefits, regard­ less of any other health coverage, at a 40 percent time base. Counselors Placed on Instructional Faculty Salary Schedule: According to Diehr, the CFA has negotiated unsuc­ cessfully for many years to have counselors placed on the same pay schedule as instructional fac­ ulty. Thisg^ime, the CFA was Successful in its negotiations. Those counselors who fall into the lowest pay range will see pay increases of up to 15 percent. Increase in Chair’s Stipends; A seven-percent increase for department chairs, according to academic year classifications, was successfully negotiated. Diehr pointed out that each year the CSU administration has reduced general salary increases to pay for the SSIs, as jwell as other ‘‘enhancements,” and that the CSU administration wanted to lower these increases to pay for the “Big Three.” The CFA agreement to forfeit retroactive pay for the 2001/02 fiscal year locks in a two-percent general salary increase for the 2002/03 year and guarantees three years of SSIs - if the CFA had con­ ceded to the lowered increase and agreed to pay for the SSIs and the “Big Three,” the general salary increase would have been only .6 percent. “By using a creative approach,” said Diehr, “faculty will see that four percent salary increase. It’s a very reasonable contract.” Other Successfully Negoti­ ated Changes for Faculty: The Faculty Merit Increase program was terminated, a pro­ gram that Diehr called “gener­ ally unpopular.” Beginning July 1, 2003, if the total faculty com­ pensation increase exceeds a 3.5 percent or greater increase, a new merit pay system will be devel­ oped. SSIs will now be based on personnel action files, and the standard for awarding these increases is satisfactory perfor­ mance. Further, faculty denied SSIs will now be able to file a grievance. Beginning Summer 2004 (for all campuses on yearround schedules), all faculty will be compensated at 100 percent, rather than 80 percent, for summer workloads. Anticipated Changes Agreed Upon by the CFA and the CSU Administration: Diehr stated that while these changes may not result in any immediate benefit to faculty or students, their implementation is required to uphold standards of quality education. The CFA is still trying to reduce the ration of students to tenure-track fac­ ulty. The CSU will conduct 1,200 searches for new tenure-track faculty beginning in 2002/03. While a new merit pay system has not been developed, Diehr anticipates the formulation of a system more acceptable to the CFA. Parking fees are not under negotiation, and will not change. The three-year contracts to be awarded for six years of service should not only provide adjunct faculty with greater job security, but also retain such faculty mem­ bers for longer periods of time. And while pay increases for summer appointments will not go into effect until 2004, the successful negotiations of these increases should help students and faculty alike with the tran­ sition from a two-semester to a year-round system. While all changes and nego­ tiations are tentative, the March 8,2002 vote will lock in all nego­ tiations through the fiscal year 2004. Diehr said he expects, the CFA will ratify the vote. Mary Elizabeth Stivers, associate vice president for academic affairs and a member of the CSU bargaining team, was unavailable for com­ ment. For more information on the tentative agreement, to access the complete text of the agreement, or information on the scheduled vote and the CFA in general, go to http://www.calfac.org/ �Arts & Entertainment 4 Tuesday, March 12, 2002 The Pride "We Were Soldiers" - A Realistic Journey, to The - Horrors of War : jL j , -M .. $ M r:aBK — By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer ‘Just another war movie/ was my initial thought when I entered the movie theatre for the matinee of We Were Soldiers. Little did I know that I was about to embark on a journey into the midst of a horrific war battle, which direc­ tor Randall Wallace portrayed so realistically and heartbreakingly that the images sneakecl up on me days after I saw it. We Were Soldiers tells the true story of American com­ mander Lt. Hal Moore (played by Mel Gibson) and his 450 troops of the 7th Cavalry who were ordered to air assault into the la Drang Valley in Vietnam on Nov. 14,1965. Their mission: Find and kill the enemy! Moore had no idea, when he was the first soldier to step off the chopper and fire his rifle, that he was about to lead his men into the first major faceto-face battle between the U.S. Army and the Peopled Army of Vietnam. Despite massive American air and artillery fire support, this battle caused a tremendous amount of casualties among young American warriors. Unlike many other movies about the Vietnam War, director Randall Wallace considered one significant factor that is often portrayed insufficiently. It is the first movie that shows both the action on the war front and the sit­ uation back home, equally. More than one hour of the running time is devoted to the establishment of the soldiers’ family life - giving those young men a vulnerable, human side as loving fathers and husbands and showing the impor­ tance of their marital bonds. Also, the worries and fearful waiting of their wives is portrayed in a realistic manner, when the storyline emphasizes the heartbreaking'delivery of governmen­ tal telegrams that confirm the death of the soldiers. The movie’s opening scene, which shows the slaughtering of French soldiers in Indo China, throws the viewer right into the relentless horrors of war and pro­ vides a hint of what is about to come: Heavy artillery, splashes of blood landing on the camera lens, screams of dying soldiers, the camera angle allowing the viewer to stare right down the barrel of a Vietnamese soldier’s rifle - a horrific imagery of killing. All of the demonstrated fight­ ing scenes feel Smazingly real and evoke a wish for escape in the audience, when the screen soaks you into a desperate fire­ storm battle for survival in 100degree heat while choppers under severe fire try to bring water and carry out wounded men. Gibson does a tremendous job of portraying the brave, dis­ ciplined, and experienced Lt. Moore, who loves his soldiers REVIEW "Ice By MELANIE ADDINGTON Arts Editor In the new animated movie, Ice Age, there was fexcitement, a sense of camaraderie, struggle, and finally, the move to a new land. Of course, this was all before the movie even began. For the first time ever, the trip to see the movie became much more eventful than the movie itself. My son and I began the 35-minute trek to La Jolla and made it to the theater right when the movie should begin. We got in just in time, sat down and hoped the movie would start. But it didn’t ... for over 45 minutes. A radio station and newspa­ per sponsored a free preview of Ice Age the weekend before its release (it comes out this Friday). The two companies took about 20 minutes to hand out free gifts and to warm up the crowd (a crowd of noisy kids warmed up right before a movie is never a good thing). After they finally ended the gift giving, they promised free posters to all who did not win a t-shirt or sweatshirt. The crowd cheered, the kids shouted and talked. My son sat patiently wait­ ing for the movie to begin. I had a headache. But finally^ the moment was here. Ice Age began -with no sound. The crowd shouted and jeered A like sons and has to see them die on the battlefield. He captures the audience by reliving Moore’s painful war experience onscreen and seems to almost be Moore when he steps onto the helicopter as the last-man to leave the war zone. With the words, “I’ll never forgive myself*that my men died and I didn’t,” Gibson brings Moore’s experience to life. It is the cinematography, the enormous amount of pyro techr nique, the unbelievable work of the make-up artists, who make every injury a painful and real experience, as well as the fast edits, that evoke a sense of entrap­ ment and the inability to escape from this tragic scenery. The movie lets the audience relive the hopeless situation of the soldiers and provides a blunt picture of what war really feels like. It is not a simple glorifica­ tion of American heroes and the dehumanization of the enemy, as it so often is in other war movies. It is a tribute to the young Ameri­ cans who died in la Drang Valley fighting not for the flag, not for the country but rather, as Moore says, “for each other.” It is a trib­ ute to the women and children left behind and suffering from the fear and pain of losing their husbands and fathers, and yes, it is even a tribute to the mur­ dered enemies, who too, were young soldiers leaving behind their beloved. The message of this movie is ge" REVIEW probably best described by Lt. Hal We Were Soldiers is playing Moore himself, who explained in theatres everywhere. in a television interview that We MPAA: Rated R for sus­ Were Soldiers teaches us to ‘hate tained sequences of graphic war the war, but love the warrior.” violence, and for language. (Lt. Moore). Moderniz up to the booth, trying to get People looked shocked but the attention of the booth opera­ still sat waiting for instructions. tor. Boos and shouts of “there’s no sound” filled the theater. The movie played on silently. The first 15 minutes of the film were stressful as we hoped for sound. A man sitting near me leaned over to his friend and said, “I guess ya get what you pay for, huh.” Yet, some kids still laughed at the antics of the Sid, Manfred and Diego. animated characters (apparently C ourtesy Photo ofltttp:// kids don’t really care if there is movies.yahoo.com sound or not, just their parents). At moments, the sound would The newspaper people came begin,'but very faintly. In the to the front and helped to theater, you could hear a pin organize the migration to the drop as the crowd quieted and new theater. It was supposed strained to hear the dialogue. I to be organized, a section at was impressed that even the little the time, and they asked the kids stayed quiet. audience to please go to the same Then the movie shut off com­ seats in the new theater. Some pletely. More boos, more jeering. people actually listened. I tried, Someone even threw a beachball but those who decided to steal into the air. closer seats chose the seats we Finally, were supposed to sit in. a very ner­ The area we where were vous young supposed to sit quickly filled attendant came to the front of and we were forced to move from the crowd and announced that a prime spot in the middle to the the jnovie would restart after very back row. I let my son have the sound was fixed. The crowd the seat without a tall person in applauded loudly. front of him, arid then a very tall We waited for about 10 min­ man sat right in front of my son. utes (the movie would have been ... | It was a survival of the fittest a third of the way over at this *situation, oddly like Ice Age. point) until the nervous attendant But then we breathed a sigh came back to the front of the the- of relief. The movie was to begin, ate** to announce that the crowd “Yay!” the crowd shouted. The would have to move to a new the- first 15 minutes were much funater. nier with dialogue, and the mulrc ' Mel Gibson as Lt. Col. Harold G. Moore. C ourtesy Photo o f http://movies.yahoo.com was a nice addition a very slow beginning (the first 30 minutes made most of the kids in the audience squirm). But luckily once it got going, the movie was so hilarious that the earlier stress was forgotten. Ice Age went modem in this version, with a ed to his pack, but in the end dis­ covers his real family is with a wooly mammoth and a weird yet comical sloth. At moments the animated landscape and watery imagery were eerily realistic and quite beautiful. Ray Romano is the voice of the mammoth and John Leguziamo voices Sid the Sloth, the comic relief in the film (remi­ niscent of the donkey in Shrek). The third in the odd trio, voiced by Dennis Leary, is Diego the Sabertooth tiger. Oyerall the movie provided good, old-fashioned family fun. However, I was concerned about the two rhinos: they were quite Pay Romano, the voice o f Manfred the obviously gay and portrayed as Mammoth. the bad guys. Gay jokes were also Courtesy Photo o f made in regards to the sloth and h ttp://movies.yahoo.com behemoth. I knew it was over the snowboarding sloth, dodo cults kids’ heads, but it bothered me claiming the end of the world that the filmmakers even thought (ironically it was for them), and they needed gay jokes in a chil­ an ice train. A bit strange, b u t . dren’s film. it was an interesting way to pull So in the end, waiting for the the kids into those times. film, and wading through the first But, the movie is about evo­ half hour of the film was worth it lution, the ice age and survival. for a lot of funny pranks, a sim­ So, .when dodos were portrayed plistic but touching storyline* and as cultish freaks who lost their some fantastic animation. last female and last bits of food, My four-year-old said, “it was I laughed (all the while thinking pretty funny” and really enjoyed that this movie is sick and the simple jokes. Qlder kids might twisted); get more out of it, but young ones Ice Agecenters around a trio still sit through Ice Age. can that struggles to return a h u m a n But, they never did give out baby they found. The Sabertooth the free posters. tiger just wants to take him back �Arts & Entertainment 1 ^ , ^1,205 ^ 2 02 ThePride The Man and H i s Trumpet Internationally Acclaimed Artist Welcomed by CSUSM By VLADISLAV CELIK For The Pride He played with Glenn Miller, he played with Benny Goodman, and he played with Artie Shaw. John Best’s lifef is the story of a successful trum­ pet player. Born in Shelby, North Car­ olina, in 1913, John Best received his first piano lessons at the age of 6. He quit his musical education because the kids in school teased him that playing the piano was not for a boy, but several years later he chose the trumpet and stuck with it for the rest of his life. Today, he lives in La Jolla and is well known for his success as a jazz musician. Twenty years ago, Best had an accident in his avocado orchard in Pauma Valley. Since that time, he has been confined to a wheelchair. Now, at the age of 88, he no longer plays often. However, each time he By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer' The Cal State San Marcos library is serving as the temporary home of an installation by artist and UC Riverside professor Erika Sud­ erburg. The installation was wel­ comed by CSUSM on Wednesday and had mixed reviews. One stu­ dent voiced his opinion by way of the comment book adjacent to the pieces. His comment: “Art is get­ ting easier all the time. What is John Best at his La Jolla home more impressive is Ms. Suderburg’s P hoto Courtesy o f V Celik) handout, describing what her work takes his trumpet, the memo- Miller again. ‘is.’” ries of the past become vivid. After the war, Best played The handout in question was Even though he can’t do with the bands of Benny Good­ many of the things he loved man and Artie Shaw. The swingi a press release, available in the library, stating that the slate tab­ as a younger man, Best still style was at its height, and so lets adorned with small black and likes to talk about his partic­ was the demand for musicians, white photos and some writing ipation with the Glenn Miller until the 1960s, when rockwere “ ... reliquaries, architectural band in the lqte 1930s, which and-roll became popular. It is stand-ins, ‘clean slates;’ sullied and lasted until Glenn disbanded not that the musicians from the inscribed into a skewed natural his­ the orchestra and enlisted in the swing-era could not play rocktory diorama, and a type of objectUS Army Air Force in Octo­ and-roll, but a new generation fueled decompression chamber.” ber of 1942. In the military, of listeners emerged and main­ Even without the artist’s loquahe formed a dance band and stream, rock music created its performed for the troops. Best pwn stars. The demand for the 9 cious account of her work, the over­ all tone of the exhibits, with its continued along a similar path big band and swing musicians dusty purples, and funereal grays, and joined the US Navy band. decreased. is a somber and contemplative one. In 1964, the Musicians’ Both bands were sqpt to Eng­ land, where they had frequent Association of San Diego performances. For the tour County awarded John Best with they were both staying in the a plaque for his outstanding Royal hotel in London. Best musical ability and elected him saw his friend Miller for the for the All-Star Dance Band. John Best has been an last time on Dec. 14, 1944. Later, on the same day, Glenn inspiration to younger musi­ By KATERI RODGERS boarded a small plane on a cians for many years. His mem­ Pride Staff Writer flight bound for Paris. That ories of the big band era are plane presumably crashed, vivid and he likes to share them About 26,000 gray whales since it never reached its desti­ any chance he gets. John Best during the WWII migrate 10,000 miles annually, nation. No one ever saw Glenn P hoto Courtesy o f V Celik) from the winter months beginning in December through the end of March. The annual migration takes the whales from the Bering Sea in Alaska to the warm waters off Baja, California. Dolphins, sea lions, blue whales, and an occasional orca often accompany them. This jour­ ney brings the whales near the San Diego coastline, which allows observers to see these awesome mammals in their natural environ­ ment. Two weeks ago, along with 30 others, I was able to enjoy the pleasant,, but bumpy, ride on a boat. We departed Marina Village, which is off Mission Bay Road, and headed to the outer skirts of Mis­ sion Beach. The price of the trip is nor­ mally $20 per person, but I was able to get two tickets for the price of one from a coupon in the San Diego Reader (a great source for coupons and events). While many cruises guarantee whale sightings, it is possible that certain excursions will not produce sightings. In the case of no sightings, most whalewatching companies provide cus­ tomers with a complimentary pass to return on another whale-watch­ ing adventure. Despite the fact that some people got sick from the bumpy For participating school districts via the internet: ride out to sea, the rough ride was followed by several minutes 'of floating and waiting in anticipa­ tion of seeing the whales. Every­ or call Career & Assessment Center (760) 750-4900 one on the boat was in awe as we eagerly awaited the sighting of a spout, hump, or fin. In no time, we were able to see three to four whales as they played The exhibit consists of about 10 1 foot by 1 foot slate tablets that have been altered by coloration and the addition of miniature black and white photos. The photos are of subjects as various and abstract as a handwriting and a woman’s back. The significance may not be immediately apparent, but the slates are meant to invoke Italian tomb­ stones, which are often decorated with laminated pictures of the deceased. When the complete work is laid out in its entirety, it is rem­ iniscent of an aerial view of an urban landscape. Suderburg is an art professor at UC Riverside and a widely accom­ plished artist. She works in film, video, and photography as well as on her installation. Her work has been exhibited in venues as revered as The American Film Institute in Los Angeles, and the Collective for. Living Cinema and the Museum of Modem Art in New York. The installation is available for viewing free of charge in the library throughout the months of March and April. Whale Season: Things to do in San Diego CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR Wednesday, March 13, 2002 1:00-5:00 PM California Center f or the Arts, Escondido 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA Bring plenty of resumes! w w csusm edu/CAC w. . around 40 yards off the bow of our boat. After much observation, we headed back to the dock. The threehour^ journey was well worth our time and money. I highly recom­ mended the mission for the adven­ turous type, or for those willing to try something new in the San Diego area. If you dare to participate in such an adventure, here is some friendly advice: 1. Dress in layers: The boat will go approximately five miles off shore. Most boats have indoor and outdoor seating available. Guests usually want to stay outdoors to see the sights, so dress in layers, complete with a warm sweater or jacket. Due to the time of year of the migration and the cold ocean water, it’s at least 10 degrees cooler on the boat. 2. Bring binoculars, a camera or a video recorder. Whale watch­ ing, for most, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You could catch a spout or a fin on film and save it forever. The cruises occasionally capture a whale breaching, the ulti­ mate in whale watching. 3. Be prepared for seasickness. It was strange to see about six people throw up overboard at one time. The experts recommend eating crackers or toast and.drinking Sprite before, or early, bn the trip. You may also purchase Dramamine at your nearest drug store. Some of the area’s whale watch­ ing companies to contact are: Seaforth Sportfishing (Marina Vil­ lage) at (619) 224-3383, Homblower Cruises at (619) 725-8888, H&M Landing at (619) 222-1144, and Point Loma Sportfishing at (619) 223-1627. Enjoy what San Diego has to offer. �Stir Fresh Mongolian The Grand Bar and Grill: A Grill G ourmet Bar and Restaurant By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor The Mongolian Restaurant o f Braham Drive P ride Photo/James Newell By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer With hunger in mind and money a factor, many students take taste for granted. In the Campus Marketplace, known to many §s Ralph’s Center, a restau­ rant made for food lovers opened on Feb. 26: Stir Fresh Mongo­ lian Grill. Stir Fresh caters to all types of lifestyles. Whether you’re a vegan, a meat lover, diabetic, Kosher, lactose intolerant or the good old-fashioned eat-everything-in-front-of-you kind of person, Stir Fresh is for you. To many, “Mongolian Grill” is not only unfamiliar, but intim­ idating as well. I went into the newly built restaurant expecting a mediocre quality of food, but I was pleasantly surprised with the beautiful restaurant. It was equipped with a television for sports events or major pro'gramming, but I was thoroughly impressed with the great-tasting food. Stir Fresh is exciting, and as Cory Barhart, a Cal State San Marcos student said, “DAMN GOOD ” Stir Fresh is a buffet-style restaurant priced under $10, and its motto is “Grab a bowl and the adventure begins.” There are five steps to this adventure. The first step is to choose the type of meat you. want: beef, chicken, pork or lamb. The meat is thinly sliced and frozen for easier and health­ ier cooking. The second step is to choose your veggies. You have 14 to choose from, includ­ ing but not limited to spinach, broccoli, snow peas, water chest­ nuts, and mushrooms. The third step is to add the noodles. You are allowed to and encouraged to pile these ingredients as high as you can. “Cory and I like to smash <it down with our hands to cram more stuff in,” said Kris Asgharzadeh, a CSUSM student and friend of Barhart. The fourth and most impor­ tant step is choosing the right combination from 10 different flavors of sauce. The different sauce combinations have differ­ ent levels of spiciness and are made fresh daily. Only two are oil-based; the others are waterbased. With the water-based sauces, you are eating not only flavorful food but also healthy food. The water-based sauces tend to evaporate on the grill and the cooks, who will send you back for more sauce if they think you don’t have enough, want you to enjoy the food you create. “Since you’re the creator of your food we don’t want it to taste bad,” said Jesi Schiffer, restau­ rant consultant for Stir Fresh. The final and most exciting step is watching the food being cooked. The chef grills on an open, circular grill, walking around the grill in a circle and entertaining you as he cooks your food. After a minute and a half, your food is done. There are two grills and the restaurant has the capacity for three cooks on a busy weekend night. With your meal, you also receive a Chinese pocket biscuit, similar to a pita, unlimited Egg Drop Soup, and unlimited white rice; all three are made fresh daily. You can either choose an Express plate, which allows you one trip to the buffet, or an unlimited plate, which allows you, for only one or two dollars more depending on the time of day, to go as many Times as you want. There are also many side dishes that you can purchase, including fried rice and spring rolls. For those of you who don’t want the unlimited sodas or teas and would rather enjoy a nice alcoholic beverage with your meal, don’t worry. Stir Fresh has domestic and import beers as well as pre­ mium and house wines. For family customers with children who don’t want the Mongolian cuisine, again, don’t worry. They can order a corn dog and frie,s or choose from a list of familiar food items. If you have already eaten and are in the mood for dessert, may I suggest the Mongolian Moun­ tain, which is a warm brownie topped with chocolate sauce, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whip cream and of course, a Mara­ schino cherry. Sit out on the patio and enjoy it with a coffee from PowerSurge. It’s the ulti­ mate way to end a hard day’s work. Stir Fresh Mongolian Grill, open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.,/ is located on the comer of Twin Oaks Valley and Barham Dr., right across from Starbucks and next to Subway. If you’re strolling through the downtown area of Carlsbad. Village, you will notice a wide variety of restaurants and bars lining the streets, many times on both sides. Without even searcing, you can find everything from an open-air cantina to fine dining. Then, just a bit farther east on Grand Ave., boarding the edge of the downtown area, is The Grand Avenue Bar and Grill. Hidden behind the face of what looks like your average bar is an eclectic menu that will satisfy your cravings for just about any­ thing. The food at the Grand ranges from the relatively standard bar appetizers like nachos, fries and poppers to more gourmet meals like halibut and steamed Littleneck Clams, or Greenlip Mus­ sels in a white wine garlic sauce over linguini. The prices are reasSnable, especially when you see and taste what you are served. Fresh seafood and vegetables are always plentiful. To plan for the daily happen­ ings, the kitchen manager and chef du jour Mark Thompson, places at . least 15 items on the list of specials, which includes three to five different types of fish. None of the items are on the main menu, and Thompson bor­ rows from many different styles of cooking. “Many times, I just create different things to see if people enjoy their meals,” said Thompson. REVIEW “I have pretty much free reign over the food, so I can experiment. I try to take into REVIEW Mark Thompson P ride Photo/James Newell consideration what my custom­ ers want and still offer all the items at a reasonable price.” When asked why he chooses to work his creativity and present his ideas at a bar, rather than at a fancier establishment, Thomp­ son said he likes the casual atmo­ sphere. Although the Grand gets busy and stressful, he said, “I’ve dealt with the stuffy fine dining and corporate crowd in the past. I’ve seen that side (of the restau­ rant business), and I don’t want to go back.” Grand Bar and Grill Restaurant. P ride Photo/James Newell As for his future outlook on the food, Thompson said, “I would love to see this place do some fancier dining in the future, but I’m happy just to watch the restaurant grow, press on and go where it takes us.” Even after the economic toils many busi­ ness owners faced in the past year, the Grand’s sales were up 30 percent from last year. Thompson has been with the Grand fSt about five years, but he brings 30 years of restau­ rant experience to his position. Thompson spent the better part of 25 years with the now cor­ porate-owned Chart House, and five years with Jay’s Gourmet. Each time I eat at the Grand, I always try to order something different. Last Sunday, three friends and I strolled into the Grand for a late lunch. I ordered the Blackened Catfish sand­ wich. It consisted of a long filet, generously seasoned with Cajun spices, served with let­ tuce, tomato and red onion, and I chose toasted sourdough bread. It is always hard to decide between crispy onion rings and steak fries to accompany my meal, so April, our server, suggested a half order of each: problem solved. “The food at the Grand never ceases to amaze me*” said Randy Reyes, manager of Real. Food Daily, which i s a certified green restaurant located on the edge of Beyerly Hills in L.A. County, as he looked down at a thick cut of medium-rare Ahi topped with seaweed salad and served on a toasted sesame bun. “Even though I live in L.A. now, when I’m in town visiting friends, I always come and eat at the G.” The price of appetizers ranges from $1.25 for garlic bread to $9.95 for a special lob­ ster sushi roll. Sandwiches range from $3.95 for the grilled cheese to $9.95 for the New York Steak sandwich. All sandwiches are served with a choice of potato salad, french fries or dinner salad. As for entrees, you can get Polio Baracho, which is a charbroiled breast of chicken in a tequila sauce topped with pepper-jack cheese and served with black beans and flour tortillas, for $8.95. But the Surf and Turf, which is a New York steak and charbroiled shrimp combi­ nation served with wild rice pilaf and garlic bread, will cost you $13.95. The everyday menu and dining is supplemented by a Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. daily, including weekends. The Grand offers specials on drinks and has created a couple of theme nights: Taco Tuesday and Thurs­ day’s Wing Night. For Tac6 Tuesday, you can get two tacos for $2. The special runs from 4-8 p.m. and you can choose from chicken, fish or carne tacos. On Thursday’s Wing Night, a dozen wings will cost you $3, and you can choose from nine different sauces. The special runs from 4-10 p.m., dine in only. “Wing Night gets very busy,” said Shery Harding, one of the bartenders. “It has taken on a life of its own.” “Every time I come in, there are good eats at the Grand,” said long-time Oceanside resi­ dent Joe Lorch. Lorch was eating the Diablo Burger, which is a spicy, half-pound burger topped with roasted jalapeno and sorrento peppers and melted pepper -jack cheese. “This is one of the best burgers I’ve ever had, and it’s got some serious heat.” This month, the Grand will celebrate its 10-year anniversary, a milestone many restaurants never achieve. So the next time you’re argu­ ing with your dinner companion about where to eat and what kind of food to choose, don’t make any rash choices/ Stop arguing, head down to the G-spot, and let the menu put an end to your indecisiveness. The Grand Bar and Grill opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. It opens ht 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday to serve breakfast, and food is served until approximately 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Sat­ urday. It is said by the employ­ ees that some regulars will stay all day on the weekends and eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. �_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Opinion _ The System Works...For Us! A New Cult Classic By Emily Kelley Pride Staff Writer The eternal questions that plague mankind: To be or not to be? Fat Elvis or skinny Elvis? Are we men or are we mice? Or how about this one: are we students or are we customers? This is what we were asked from March 7 through March 9, as stu­ dents were invited to participate in a system-wide “Customer Sat­ isfaction Survey.” The survey was designed for students to rate their happiness with many facets of the CSU system, including facility ser­ vices, financial aid, parking services, student financial ser­ vices, and university police. The survey was conducted online at www.csusm.edu/student_survey, and the results will be posted to the Chancellor’s Office Web site in July. According to the Office of the Executive Vice President, the surveys will be “used to deter­ mine focus areas for improve­ ment; this is a great opportunity to let us know what areas you think rate well, what areas may be improved, and what’s important to you.” Every semester as we men­ tally prepare ourselves for the grueling academic road ahead, we must also prepare ourselves financially for the sacrifices we make in order to become pro­ ductive, well-educated little con­ sumers,, ere, I mean members of society. But really, what’s the differ­ ence? This great nation of ours is founded on the equally revered principles of capitalism and selfimprovement. These principles intersect during the college expe­ rience, where students, of their own volition, pay for the oppor­ tunities to better themselves through education. The goods and/or services that students receive should be roughly equiv­ alent to the money they lay down. Many of us, myself included, work crappy jobs for too little pay and receive no insurance bene­ fits or job security. We exchange these benefits for scheduling flex­ ibility, which allows for the mental focus it takes to be a full-time student. We scrimp and save, we take out loans, we run up our credit-card debt, and gem erally prostrate ourselves to the financial institutions, which are the backbone of the system of indentured servitude that ram­ pant debt in our society has cre­ ated. Many people spend the better part of their lives trying to pay down debt incurred as stu­ dents. With that in mind, how could we possibly not be consid­ ered customers? It is commonly said that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. For those of us who have expe­ rienced the madness of trying to find a parking spot or the frus­ tration of being unable to enroll in much-needed classes, this is our golden opportunity. Use your voices and be heard. Let’s all be happy customers who get our. money’s worth. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE E DITORSTOPRIDE@ CSUSM .EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identificationi It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. Welcome to the World of Aea-Dementia By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor I would like to take a short excursion through the everincreasing world we (that is an assumption of a college-level readership) all know as theo­ retical argumentation. I will try and illuminate the extremitivity of the generalization, but first, I "must create an open forum of over-interpretation in order to have a correct perparitivization for my look into the sad fate of over-academicization. As we as a nation, that is a faction of globalization, which is a future prediction of the everpressing corporitization, we con­ tinually sift through the paths of recursive regression and ponder the world of our creation. At one time long, long ago, free speech was an extenuation of the interpretation of the amendmentization of our strongly guarded constitution. Now, in order to have our voice heard, we have to participate in the institution­ alization of written communica­ tion. So what has become of the personal governization of our freedom of expression? The institutionalization of pur creativity has taken the,orig­ inality away from our progress toward the development of our individualization. Whatever cat­ egorization of information we decide to find an alignment with trends to ruin the personalization of what we truly intend to say. We get caught up in the highfalutinization of our vocalization, which confuses the reader and sends the underling meaning to the engineers of sanitation. So, if you seek to discover a world of The Pride Co-Editor Co-EditOr News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell M artha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine M arshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone predilection, the catergorization is well recorded in the annals of documentation. In your research you will encounter Marxism, Foucauldianism, Jeffersonianism, Aristotlelianism, Derrideanism, Anti-Post Colonialization of the Pro-Imperialization of Soci­ etal Regressivism, Antidisestablishmentarianism, Intelligentsia, and much more as you delve deeper into the vaults. But when it comes down to the commu­ nication and presentation of the subjectivism and opinionization of idea exploration - then @&*% the euphimistification of your freedom of expression and just write. And leave the fascadification 6f information to those who have to use camouflagification in order to cover up their stale and tired academicization. number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com Overlooked By SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer In response to “The New Friendly Vampire” article in the Feb. 26 issue of the Pride, I totally disagree with the opinion expressed in the article, When I attended this film on opening day, the theater was packed with Anne Rice and Aali­ yah fans alike. There was a def­ inite buzz in the atmosphere and Anne Rice’s Queen o f the Damned was at fault. Forced to buy tickets in advance, there weren’t any parking spots avail­ able, and the lines were long. However, this was not enough to stop moviegoers from attend­ ing the opening, debut of Rice’s third novel turned film, from ‘The Vampire Chronicles’ tril­ ogy. Once inside the theater, there were lines everywhere filled with moviegoers chatting about their curiosities and com­ parisons of Anne Rice’s ‘The Vampire Chronicle’s’ trilogy ... I wonder if the film will be like this or that was the overture of expression. I think this is a fantastic film, a definite MUST SEE ! The beginning entranced me with its dark and ambient metal, which prepared you for the immortal star — Lestat De Lioncourt (played by Stuart Townsend). If not a metal fan, I guarantee after viewing this film you will be. The role of Akasha, the queen of all vampires, was played by the late Aaliyah— who was a rising and shining star of Hollywood before her untimely death last August. This is a great film that everybody is watching. On open­ ing weekend, this film grossed $18.5 million, skyrocketing to the number-one slot. Queen o f the Damned has continued to hold a spot in the top 10 for three weeks now, grossing $33.9 mil-, lion to date. If you’re an Anne Rice fan, you will notice the streaming of both ‘The Vampire Lestat’ and ‘Queen of the Damned,’ which really pieced the film together. I do agree with the reporter that the film lacked a satisfactory ending, but I will not gripe. The director, Michael Ryhmer, did the best he could to put together a decent film after the star of the film died in the midst of film­ ing. Considering this adversity, I think Rhymer thought on his feet and put together a great work. The breakdown of the story basi­ cally tells of a queen in search of a king to rule eternity with. During her search, the immor­ tal vamp she is seeking is out and about seeking a career as a rock star. The two vamps meet... Akasha advances the relation­ ship by taking her king Lestat to a deserted location in Haiti, where they passionately express themselves - if you know what I mean. That is all I can say with­ out telling the whole story. You, have to see the film for yourself. We will miss you Aaliyah. Ml see you at the movies . . . oh yeah, .M.A., you ckn come too. Classifieds PH. read English clearly. $150/wk & food & rent paid. Call Anna. Live in Nanny / 760.752.3316 House Keeper - M onFri (9-5). Apt With The Pride is looking kitchen, bedroom, and for a work study stu­ small living room over dent, please stop by garage. Care for 16 the Career and Assess­ month old girl. House ment Center, Cfa 4201 cleaning, some cooking, to pick up an applica­ occasional weekend & tion. w eek night baby sitting. Must speak and S W I M IN S T R U C ­ PR. $ 156,000 T O R S $10 - $16 per *760.327.8487 hour 760-744-7946 *For Sale* Palm Springs Condo, 2 B ed - 1 % Bath, Pool & Spa Near Patio, Gated Community. 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One can overlook beauty, but does this mean that if I were staring into a beautifully Letter to the Editor lush rainforest, I should not look the other direction, where the trees and plants are being ripped from the land,'leaving only an ugly sear on the already depleted rainforest? The answer is no. If you are not a smoker or a smoker that does responsibly throw away your cigarette butts, thank you. NikoTinn �S p e c ia l E ven ts Art Installation and Art 408. Exhibition, Wed, March InterVarsity Chris­ 6 at 3:00 p.m. Reception tian Fellowship, Tues: following. outside the Dome Library Hook Sale 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wed: Cesar Chavez Film Barbara Friedman is Wed. Mar. 13th, “Inside the Executive’s Festival Every Wed in TJNIV 442 12:00-12:50 9:00-3:00 p.m. Library p.m. ChaiiV Fri., Mar. 15th, March (6th, 13th, 20th, Courtyard. 11:00-12:50 p.m. ACD 27th and 29th) 6:00 p.m. City Heights Urban Vil­ 2002 Teacher Career 102. lage Performance Annex FairWednesday, Mar. Admission is free. Call Sunset Poets 13th 1:00-5:00 p.m. Cal­ National Poetry Month (619) 641-6123 for mom ifornia Center for the information. Celebration. Featured Arts,’ Escondido The Poet: Award-Winning $10 admission fee will Poetry Dr. Judy Jordan. be waived for CSXJ Rape and Aggres-* Sunday, Mar. 17th, 3:00 Alumni. sion Defense (RAD) p.m. 1105 North Coast Training, Wed./Fri., Highway, Oceanside. * ASI Women’s Mar. 6, 8, 13 and 15 Resource FairWecL, from 6-9 p.m. ANNEX Greg Palast, author Mar. 13, 10:00 - 2:00. $20.00. Learn to effec­ of The Best Democracy Medieval Round tively defend yourself if LTWR Film Series Money Can Buy and U.S. Table, Mar. 12th, 11:30 attacked. One out of Wed., Mar. 13th Hamlet Rep. Bob Filner Mon., a.m. CRA 1257 . every 4 college women Mar. 18th 7:30 p.m. ACD starring Ethan Hawke. polled was sexually 102. ASI Meeting, Wed., assaulted during four Tues., Mar. 19 Per­ Mar. 13th, 1:30 p.m years at college. (Ms. Careers for Commu­ COM 205. suasion based on Jane Magazine Study) Austen’s Novel 6:00 p.m. nications IVIajors, Mon., Mar. 18th ll:00-l:00p.m. COMM 206. Progressive Activists Cainpus Black CRA 4201. Network, Thurs, Mar. Forum Thur, 4:30-6:30 Erika Suderburg’s Immunization 14th 2:00 p.m.’ ACD p.m. CRA 4110 Clinic Fri., Mar. 15, 9:00-11:O a.m. Free vac­ O cine measles, mumps, and rubella. Other Services Club Meetings Editors Note: We apologize for missing Mbal­ aka Monololo’s candidate state­ ment. My name is Mbalaka Monololo; I am a psychology major with a minor in communication. The position I am running for is Executive Vice-President. I will be an asset to the associated student body through my under­ standing of students needs. I am qualified for this position because of my previous expe­ rience in serving on various campus committees, as well being the Undergraduate and Programming representative. I enjoy helping people, and know that if I am elected for Executive Vice President, I will improve the student and faculty relations as well as the campus communityrelationships here at CSUSM. There are a couple of major issues that I want to solve while in office. The first issue is to bring students concerns and questions to the awareness of faculty and administrators. The second major issue is to provide students with more opportunities to get involved on campus in order to enjoy campus life, as well as serve on various campus commit­ tees. So vote: Mbalaka Monololo for Executive Vice President! Stress Management Wed., 11:30-12:45 p.m. CRA 4110 Thinking About Quitting Wed., 1:15^ 2:30 p.m. CRA 4110 \Vriting Center CRA 3106 Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-6p.m. Fri. 8:30-3 p.m. Math Lab Mon. 9-5:30 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 8-6:00 p.m. Weds. 9-5:30 p.m. Fri. 9-3:00 p.m. Resume Critiques Career and Assessment Center750-4900. Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique (24-hour turn around.) Fax: (760) 750-3142. Free, anonymous HIV testing Wed, 11:00-2:00 p.m. Student Health Services. li-iU S m v t W s u b s ' 1 ,;■ , ; •, Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. All areas, full time, flexible part time hours. ^ $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jacki 858-565-2144 SUBMIT YOUR CALENOAR ITEMS OR EVENTS TO: pi,ide@csusm.edu N WG IC C R E ' It's Just a Matter of E E O A ER Perspective... I Imeia Ha ,Dn l&O * m te elth eta ft] d I Insurance | Profit-sharing i F p a i d Vacation llu it io n Reimbursement ’ 9 Outstanding 4011 S avin gs Plan 6EIC0 Dirtrtis s tr e ir tp e iiig in ia lB iD ^ o a r M : I ^ T k Jofelrd»te| P a ir ' " l i l i i e r Servlce in the Claim s Dept. - $2§/k • :f c C ustom er Service Representatives - $25/k to S27k P fiw H ie n ln g Shifts Available I, | ■i M anagem ent Developm ent Program -St«rtingat S25/k DI RECT ■w u ■ Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor All the modern things have always existed. They've just been waiting to come out and multiply and take over. It's their turn now. I wish - 1 want to stay here. I wish - this be enough. I wish - 1 only love you. I wish - simplicity. Look at the speed out there. It magnetizes me to it. And I have no fear. I'm only in this to enjoy. ^ li i : As much as I definitely enjoy solitude, I wouldn't mind, penhaps, spending a little time with you sometimes. If you believe in dreams or what is more important -that a dream can come true. I will meet you. While I crawl into the unknown - cover me. I'm going hunting for mysteries - cover me. I'm going to prove the impossible really exists. This is really dangerous...but worth all the effort - cover me. I'm going to prove the impossible really exists. You can send your resume to: Genius to fall asleep to your tape last night - so warm. Sounds GIG Dir®ct Hiring EO go through the muscles. These abstracted wordless movements 14111 Danielson Street, Poway, CA920S4 they start off cells that haven't been touched before. These cells are virgins - waking up slowly. Fax: 1-88S-644-5II5• e-mail: sdjobs@geico.com iw M f M |»IIA mmmum 9JoDline: fli)51M )8S Bjork � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2001-2002</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The twelfth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pride March 12, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource The negotiations between the California Faculty Association (CFA) and the CSU system are highlighted on the cover of the Vol. 10, No. 6 edition of The Pride. Also on the cover are results from the California Primary Election, and articles on the campus leadership conference for women and the construction of the shopping center across from campus. 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C ages a n d it a p Meet the 4-8 http://www.csusmpride.com California State University San Marcos News.............. 2-3 Election Coverage...4-8 Opinion.....................9-io Sports........................ii Vol. X No. 7/ Tuesday, March 19,2002 sfu^®"tl. paThy CSUSM Holds Women’ Resource Fair A tT s is Killing Us S o 'fl'lv 5 5 ^ -'St?i:, jfc. By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer At 12:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, in a room with a seat­ ing capacity of 50, between 15 and 20 Cal State San Marcos’ students gathered to watch Dr. Jean Kilboume’sground-break­ ing documentary on the exploi­ tation of women’s images in advertising, “Killing Us Softly 3.” The film, presented by the *Progressive Activist Network (PAN), in association with the Women’s Studies Department, was what PAN President Erik Roper deemed “the first in what’s hopefully a monthly event in our ‘socially relevant’ film series.” “A good turnout would be 20 people. There is a lot of apathy here, but (PAN) is trying to change that,” said PAN vice president and ASI candidate James Nguyen. Susan Cratty, of the Wom­ en’s Studies Club, stood outside before the presentation of the film, trying to entice passing students to corhe in and watch by offering them refreshments. While some seemed interested, none joined, and most walked by without a glance. Two male students responded to the invi­ tation by saying, “Can we just take the snacks and go?” Cratty said that the film, which exposes and analyzes certain trends in the represen­ tation of the female body in the media, is “important because it helps us become aware of how we are brainwashed by the media and [how the media] constructs gender.” “We need more support and awareness and political activ­ ism in the community,” Cratty added. » A rticle cont. on pg 2 Campus Identity Statement Finalized By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Students visiting the booths. Pride Photo/Martha Sarabia By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor to celebrate Women’s Herstory Month. The theme of the fair was reflected in the various and Cal State San Marcos held diverse booths —including CSU a “Women’s Resource Fair” last Student Health Services, CounWednesday on Founders’ Plaza seling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Women’s Club Lacrosse and Alpha Chi Omega. Community organizations included Birth Choice, Pacific Financial Group, Avon, Mary-Kay, Bally Total >>Article cont. on pg. 2 New Course Withdrawal Guidelines By KATERI RODGERS Pride Staff Writer The Cal Sate San Marcos Academic and Policy Commit­ tee may implement a new course withdrawal policy, beginning Fall 2002V Approval fof the amend­ ment will affect students in two ways: the deadline for with­ drawal from a class will be short­ ened, and after the deadline, students must demonstrate a seri­ ous and compelling reason in order to drop a course. The Associate Vice Presi­ dent of Academic Affairs, David J. Barsky, announced to the Academic Planning and Policy (APP) committee, which deals with the university curriculum and approves new courses and policy changes, that the current policy was not in compliance with the new Executive Order given by CSU Chancellor, Charles B. Reed. The APP has created a written proposal for policy changes, and addressed the Academic Senate at CSUSM on Tuesday, Feb. 5, requesting amendment and approval. The current policy states that, on or before the add/drop dead­ line (end of the sepofcd week of the semester), a student may use the SMART system to drop a course, or may submit a sched­ ule adjustment form to Enroll­ ment Services, with no record of the course appearing on stu­ dent records and with no signa­ ture required from the professor. If a student wishes to withdraw or drop a class after the given dead­ line, these are the procedures that must be followed. After the deadline, the student must pres­ ent a serious reason for dropping the course and the dean of the college must sign the schedule adjustment form. Inadequate aca­ demic preparation for the course is sufficient justification. After receiving approval to drop, the student receives a grade of ‘W’ .(“Withdrew.”) Next semester, students will have only 13 days (including weekend days) to drop a class. The policy was also amended to read, “Withdrawals after the add/drop date and prior to the last 20 percent of instruction may be assigned only for seri­ ous and compelling reasons. Per­ mission to withdraw during this time shall be granted only with the approval of the instructor and the department chair and/or dean as described by campus policy. All requests to withdraw under these circumstances and all approvals shall state the reasons for the withdrawal. The records of such approvals shall be main­ tained in accordance with the campus record retention policy.” The proposed changes to the withdrawal policy are in response to a new Executive Order, addressed to the CSU system. “The Executive Order allows » A rticle cont. on pg. 3 After many months of dis­ cussions, the committee in charge of reshaping the iden­ tity statement for Cal State San Marcos concluded its dis­ cussions and finalized a state­ ment designed to distinguish CSUSM from other CSU cam­ puses and universities in the San Diego region. On March 7, the commit­ tee voted unanimously in favor of the newly proposed state­ ment and will now send it to the president’s cabinet for final approval on March 25. The statement reads, “The higher education leader fos­ tering quality of life through lifelong personal growth and sustainable community devel­ opment in the northern San Diego region.” “It is not a huge change,” said Rick Moore, director of communications at CSUSM. “It is merely a different way of looking at what we are already doing.” The committee has been meeting regularly to try and bring all focuses and areas of the university together in one clear aiid concise statement of purpose. “The statement doesn’t rep­ resent a change in direction, but a more full understanding of what we’re trying to do for students and the surrounding areas,” said Bud Morris, one of the co-chairs on the commit­ tee and a chairperson for the College of Arts and Sciences. Morris also said the commit­ tee “paid very close attention to the university’s vision, mis­ sion » A rticle cont. on pg. 2 CSUSM Encourages Students to “Make The Break” By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer With Spring Break two weeks away, concern for students’ safety becomes an' issue for parents, police and health officials, as well the surrounding community. Many students feel the need to let loose during their seven days of freedom. Beginning Thurs­ day, March 21, 2002 and ending Thursday, March 28, 2002, the question becomes, can you “Make the Break?” ASI, Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Health Services, Student & Residential Life, the Substance Abuse Advisory Committee, University Police, Peer Educa­ tion & Support (PEAS), North Inland Community Prevention Program, and Responsible Hos­ pitality Coalition are sponsoring this year’s “Make the Break” week. The theme behind “Make the Break” is, “Make it different, make it fun, make it safe, and make it home!” As many of us know, Spring Break is noto­ rious for irresponsible drinking and sex. Or, so the stereotype goes. Even MTV promotes the idea that getting wild is the only thing to do during this vacation. Sponsors of “Make the Break” are trying to educate people on responsible drinking behav­ iors, safer sex, date-rape drugs, dub drugs, sexual assault, and underage drinking. All groups involved will also inform stu­ dents of safer ways to have fun that won’t do any harm to their bodies. CSUSM might be small, but there are still plenty of stu­ dents who are ready, willing, and able to party irresponsibly, so it is the goal of “Make the Break” to have a high attendance rate at all of the events. Thursday, March 21, 2002, Julie Bell-Elkins, a national pre­ senter on issues of alcohol and wellness, will speak on the Dome Terrace about health, wellness and alcohol. Bell-Elkins will be doing her presentation in a game show format, allowing stu­ dents to have fun cheering on their peers while learning valu­ able information. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m, to 2 p.m., the University Police and CAPS will have run a mock Alco­ hol Screening & DUI Check­ point. Armed with a Breathalyzer and vision impairment glasses, the University Police will demon­ strate what it’s like to go through the test drunk. During the alco­ hol screening, counselors will be available to discuss concerns stu­ dents have about friends who might have drinking or drug-use issues, or with personal substance abuse problems. All participants will receive a MADD ribbon, which will serve as a ticket to a free BBQ on Thursday, March 28. Monday, March 25, an Alcohol/Club Drugs Open Dis­ cussion Forum is scheduled from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Mez­ zanine. The forum is designed to promote awareness of club drugs and alcohdl issues that affect college students. A “Books &Booze” Alcohol Workshop in ACD 302 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. is scheduled as well. Tuesday, March 26, there will be a “Make the Break” Booth Contest from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Founder’s Plaza, where students can gather information ^on how to have a safe spring break, get “mocktail” recipes and learn how to party responsibly from a variety of clubs and organizations . There will also be a “Let’s Talk about Sex” Safer Sex Workshop from 10 a.m. -11 a.m. in ACD 303. On Wednesday, March 27, there will be a Safe Spring Break and Rec­ reational Fair from 10:30 a.m.2 p.m., » A rticle cont. on pg. �I t’s N o t a C am era Craven Road and Twin Oaks Valley Rd. Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer There have been rumors that on Twin Oaks Valley Road at the light before Craven Drive, the main entrance to the riew Ralphs shopping center, there are traf­ fic cameras. The rumor is false. Deputy Maryn of the San Marcos Sheriffs Department stated that there are no traffic cameras in the city of San Marcos. This doesn’t mean that you can run red lights or speed up at the yellow ones, however. I was at the local Starbucks coffee shop, where I encoun­ tered an off-duty sheriff. I talked to her for a little bit while we waited for our $4 ice cold frappucinos. “Yellow lights are to warn drivers that the intersec­ tion must be cleared,’’she said. The minimum fine for run­ ning a yellow light is $271. Beware, though, there are plans to install traffic cameras in the North County area. I tried to reach the city of San Marcos Engineering Department, but no one responded (I called Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12.) These sneaky devices do exist in San Diego and River­ side counties, although city ordi­ nances require a sign be posted to inform traffic of the surveil­ lance. The nearest traffic cam­ eras to CSUSM are on Pomerado and Poway Roads. Look for the warning, “Photo Enforced.” It turns out that the supposed cameras on Twin Oaks are only * new-style sensors to detect emer­ gency lights atop ambulance, fire, and sheriff vehicles. So for now, if you run a red light, you’re okay, unless a cop sees you. Committee Defines N ew Campus Identity programs offered to prospective »>Article cont. from pg. Xand values.” In addition to these focal points, the statement now con­ tains a geographic locator (the northern San Diego area), which was designed to help prospec­ tive students and other interested parties or financial donors who live outside the area understand where, exactly, San Marcos is located. “If they (people unfa­ miliar with the area) hear San Diego and hear north, it gives them a connection,” said Moore. The committee also took time to address issues concern­ ing community involvement and development. As CSUSM expands and becomes a larger part of the community, the administration doesn’t want to become a burden to the sur­ rounding areas, but rather hopes to make a positive contribution to communal growth. Morris men­ tioned holding potential forums to discuss transportation needs, parking issues and traffic Con­ gestion that would address con­ cerns of both the city of San Marcos and the university itself. The statement was created as a way for the staff and adminis­ tration to promote the institution, emphasizing the strengths of the students, the balance between the growth of the university and the surrounding areas, and the goals of the university. All of these issues now are linked together in a simple phrase that explains how CSUSM chooses, as an institu­ tion, to be described. Although “for most students it will be awhile before they notice any difference . .. this statement [encapsulates] what the university is intending to accom­ plish, bringing a conclusion to a lengthy discussion on the goals of the university,” said Moore. Educating Students on H ow to “M ake the Break” 2 »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 in which students can learn about other options and possible plans and also gather information about community resources. There will be an alternative rock band from Hayward out to entertain. The week ends on Thursday, March 28 with a Sumo Wrestling Contest, in which people will be able to dress in the huge sumo outfits and wrestle their friends. There will also be a Pledge Cam- paign put on by PEAS. PEAS is sponsoring a nationwide pledge to not drink and drive. All students who pledge will be entered to win a Jeep Wrangler and will receive the MADD ribbon, which is the free ticket to the Spring'Fest BBQ, from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Dome Plaza. Remember, “Safe sex is better sex” and “Des­ ignated drivers save lives.” Women’s Herstory Month Film »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Dr. Catherine Cucinella, a literature and writing studies professor, both introduced and facilitated a discussion of the film. “The discussion after the film was just as, if not more, worthwhile than the film itself,” Roper said, “because of Dr. Cucinella’s facilitation, and because discussion is where we actually learn. It would not have been the same without her.” The screening of “Killing Us Softly” is part of CSUSM’s ongoing celebration of Women’s His­ tory, or Herstory, Month, and the second event CSUSM has staged in celebration. Roper said, “One of PAN’s missions or goals is to become a hub of student activism at CSUSM - another is to educate our fellow students and surrounding com­ munity about issues we feel are important and to encourage them to become active as well. The film series should help us realize both goals, and we’ll be showing a film in collaboration with a different group or club on campus each month.” W o m e n ’s R e s o u r c e F a ir A t t r a c t s M a n y S t u d e n t s In addition, the center also helps stu­ it’s important that not only dent interested in doing research. Accord­ * do we talk ing to Houlihan, “All of our resources are about the prob­ free and we are local ... and not only do lems' women we help people with pregnancy questions, have,, but also but we also have a lot of resource informa­ about the pos­ tion for those students interested in doing itive things research.” “There have been quite a few [stu­ women have done and are dents coming to the fair],” said Houlihan, I going to con­ regarding the turnout. Birth Choice also provided a sum­ tinue doing.” Students stop and gathernnformation from the differennt booths. She added, “It’s mary of the 2001 National Institutes of Pride Photo/Martha SAarabia important not to Health (NIH) Report on Condom Effec­ »>Article cont. from pg. 1 Fitness, The exclude women; we still have a long way tiveness, which showed that there is no Elizabeth Hospice, and Stress Busters for to go in terms of equaling the field/’ clinical proof of condom effectiveness in Health. All shared the common goal of Nancy Nguyen, a nutritional educator preventing chlamydia, syphilis, genital reaching students. from Student Health Services, set up a herpes, and human papillomavirus (HPV), “Here at Cal State San Marcos, I know booth that focused on breast cancer aware­ that there was an 85-percent risk reduc­ that we are working very hard to make an ness. Nguyen distributed flyers with infor­ tion in HIV/AIDS, and that while a risk impact on women,” said Linda Amador, mation regarding this disease, as well as reduction in gonorrhea is evident in men, Counseling and Psychological Services shower cards in both Spanish and Eng­ there is no clinical proof of condom effec­ (CAPS) office manager. tiveness in the prevention of gonorrhea in lish. Although the event was threatened by -------------— women. “We are rain during set-up, the day later turned teaching women “Wepicked out some women Other participants sunny and students had the opportunity to how to do a breast in the fair voiced con­ visit the different booths at the fair. check exam at that we found had really cern over finances, The CAPS display included informa­ home and remind­ made an impact and we domestic violence, fit­ tion about women from all over the world ing them that they ness and pampering and from diverse races, including Mexi­ need to do this d id a little display [of those - all diverse areas in can painter Frieda Kahlo, American Elea­ exam monthly, and w omen]” which the participants nor Roosevelt, African-American Harriet teaching them how -Linda Amador felt women should Tubman, and Native American Sarah to identify lumps receive advice and Winnemucca. CAPS also distributed book­ and [encouraging 7 have access to avail­ marks containing inspirational messages them to] notify a doctor right away able information. and information about some of the psy­ Nguyen said. Pacific Financial Group owner Abby chological challenges women may face, Birth Choice provided information Icole said, “Women and finance are a very “We picked out some women that we about sexually transmitted diseases, post­ important topic. Not only women, but found had really made an impact and we abortion healing, human development, everybody, needs to learn how to make did a little display [of those women],” said and pregnancy. Kim Houlihan, Birth smart investments, especially in this type Amador. Choice director, said, “We are a preg- of economy ... so that when you are 60 Amador described the purpose of nancy resource center ... we are here to years old, you are not working at McDonthe CAPS booth as “a positive face help anybody who might be facing preg- aid’s arid you have enough money saved for Women’s History Month ... I think nancy ... we offer free pregnancy tests.” up, because you planned early for [retire­ ment].” “I think that what you are doing here is fantastic. The Women’s Resource Center is a great idea. It gives a lot of great expo­ sure to people here on campus that nor­ mally they wouldn’t have ... I enjoy being a part of it,” Icole added. The cosmetic industry also made itself present. Emily Ernest, Mary Kay repre­ sentative, said, “I’m just here giving free facials to all the ladies that sign up today to win a free basket; we are making a drawing, and we are giving free tests of all the new products.” On the other hand, Avon representative and CSUSM student Crystal Rodriguez said, “It’s to promote women’s beauty, external and internal.” Lindsey Hale, a CSUSM student and Alpha Chi Omega sorority member, said, “We have the opportunity to come out here and talk to some girls about victims of domestic violence and get them inter­ ested in a sorority ... [promoting aware­ ness of domestic violence] fits the whole theme of the fair.” Alpha Chi Omega’s main focus is supporting the fight against domestic violence. While many groups participating in the fair had a specific agenda, this was not the case with those at the Bally Total Fitness booth. “First of all, I didn’t even know it was Women’s History Month; I’m not going to lie about it,” said Tiani Wright, Bally Total Fitness salesperson. “We are really not here for that purpose [celebrating women’s history month],” said a male representative. Despite this, Wright sent a message to all CSUSM female students: “You just take time for yourself. Take the time to go to the gym and just relax ... Something that you can give back to yourself is very important.” �U .S . M a r in e R e c o u n t s E x p e r i e n c e in A f g h a n i s t a n was covered in blood; it looked door of the first ambulance and Cpl. Purvis was assigned to be*a like someone had been shot at the smell of blood was so strong pallbearer in the ceremony, and it made me gag.” During his to bury the body. Purvis stated close range with a shotgun.” Camp Rhino and Marines eight trips to and from the ambu- that “Nobody wanted to ride in Blood-splattered bathroom the ambulance with the body out walls, dismembered bodies, to the grave, so I had to. They makeshift desert funerals, mass gave him a 21-gun salute, the confusion and fear were just whole nine yards. It was very some aspects of war experienced political. I’d never buried a dead by 22-year-old native Californian* person before. That was an expe­ and United States Marine Corps rience.” Lance Cpl., Jason Purvis. Purvis March 19 - machine-gun fire, is a field radio operator in the air-raid sirens and the humming 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit .of C-130 airplanes coalesce to (MEU), the first ground unit par­ form the sound of night in Campo ticipating in Operation Enduring Rhino, along with the command Freedom, which returned to San “Stand Two Alert.” When Diego from the Northern Ara­ sounded, this command signalled bian Sea on March 3. all troops in Camp Rhino to Lance Cpl. Purvis was a member of one of the initial SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN - Marines from the 15th Marine Expedition­ their designated defensive posi­ Marine detachments arriving at ary Unit (Special Operations Capable) cruise through rough desert terrain tions along the camp’s perimeter the seized desert compound, on a HMMWV armed with a TOW anti-tank missile system during a patrol walls to prepare for enemy attack. Forward Operating Base, Camp south of Kandahar city December 7,2001. Photo by: Sgt. Joseph R. Chenelly The process takes two minutes. Purvis recalled his first night’s Rhino, which was captured on from the 15th MEU made head­ lance, Purvis witnessed soldiers Stand Two Alert. “It’s dark. I’m Nov. 25. Located 70 miles south­ lines throughout December with with injuries ranging from miss­ asleep. They call ‘Stand Two.’ In west of Kandahar, Camp Rhino the capture of U.S. Taliban fighter ing jaws to severed arms. “Some a matter of seconds, I’m grab­ served as the first forward U.S. guys were confused and in shock, bing my weapon and any cloth­ center for operations, and as a John Walker, and as the medical treatment center for Northern and others lay moaning in pain.” ing I can find. I’m hauling ass, critical staging point in the Kan­ On Dec. 8, several days after half-dressed, freezing cold, and Alliance soldiers wounded by an dahar Airport takeover. Purvis the errant bomb, Marines from scared, running to my spot on the errant 2000-pound U.S. bomb. described Camp Rhino: “When Lance Cpl. Purvis volunteered to the 15th MEU conducted a desert wall” the sun came up, I got my first help transport arriving wounded funeral service for an unnamed Purvis enlisted in the United look at the place; it was all was soldiers by stretcher into the allied soldier, which was covered States Marine Corps in order to shot up. The wall in the bathroom camp. Purvis said, “I opened the by CNN’s Rob Morrison. Lance By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer “grow up” and “find a direction” at age 19. When the he left the Port of San Diego Aug. 13 aboard the USS Lubueke for a routine six-month training deployment, he never imagined spending Thanksgiving, his 22nd birthday, and Christmas in an Afghan war zone. Having just completed a humanitarian operation in East Timor, Purvis and many other Marines and sailors from the USS Lubueke, USS Peleiu and USS were enjoying evening liberty in Darwin, Australia, on Sept. 11 when the Twin Towers were struck. Purvis recounts, “The lights in the club came on. The D.J. announced, ‘if you are a Marine or sailor, you need to get back on ship. New York has just been bombed.’” “I didn’t know where yet, but right then I knew, wherever it was, we were going,” Purvis reflected. When asked whether the U.S should send troops into Iraq, Purvis responded, “This is a war on terrorism right? Iraq is a ter­ rorist country; we should wipe them out, too.” Withdrawal Policy to be implemented Upcoming Fall 2002 » > Article cont. from pg. I for each campus to have a census on day 20 of the semester and campus funding is determined based on the census. The taxpay­ ers pay a bulk of the funding from the legislature. 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It needs more analysis,” he said. iMBE MAIL BOXESETC' A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises. �4 Tuesday, March 19, 2002 The Pride A.S.I. Election Coverage Note: The candidates with no information did not respond to interview requests. Compiled by Melanie Addington and Vicky Segall Jocelyn Brown Running For: President Why did you decide to run for office? I have been an ASI board member for the last three years. Over that time I have- seen ASI grow and improve tremendously. The quality of ASI and the repre­ sentation that is going on now is the best it has ever been. It can still get better though, and we can still grow to represent and pro­ vide for more students. We have set a vision this year that incor­ porates expansion, better com­ munication, building community, developing more quality pro­ grams, providing more recreation opportunities and providing more services that meet the needs of our growing, diverse population. Photo not submitted Honee Folk Running For: President Why did you decide to run for office? I believe that each person holding an elected office is a rep­ resentative of a population of stu­ dents. These populations can be grouped based on cultural iden­ tity gender, sexuality, career/job held, ability, progressive or tra­ ditional thinking, and organiza­ tion affiliations, to provide a few examples. These characteristics allow an official to connect with constituents in an extremely inti­ mate manner, giving the officer a direct insight concerning the needs of each population. Unfortunately, the majority Photo not submitted Anna Hall Running For: President Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office because I see a great need on our campus for unity and a commu­ nity life. Our school is seriously lacking unity. After speaking with many of my friends on campus, I came to the conclu­ sion that nothing will ever change unless someone does something about it. So I decided to run for president to unite my fellow stu­ dents and create a real campus community life. What do you believe you can you bring to this position, or, what can you bring to this posi­ tion that your opponents may not be able to? I believe that I can bring a fresh new change to ASI. I want to give the students a voice With my leadership skills and human resources info, etc. Presi­ my genuine desire to make this dents in the past who have come campus a better place, I feel I can into office with little or no ASI continue to make this vision a experience have spent the whole reality. If given one year in office, summer learning the details of I promise that there will be a the organization. I already know noticeable difference in the qual­ most of this and can therefore ity of student government and the serve the student body by work­ quality of student representation ing for them over summer instead on this Campus. I am running for of learning about my j ob. I will be office because I care and because more effective and more change I know I can make a difference. will happen under my leader­ What are your strengths for* ship. this position, or, what can you What is your major and when bring to this position that your will you graduate? opponents may not be able to? I will be graduating in Spring I bring many strengths to 2003 with a degree in biology. this position, including honesty, What is your political affilia­ integrity and enthusiasm. One tion? strength, however, which I know I decline to state. my opponents do not have is What other campus activities experience serving as an ASI are you involved in? board member in the organiza­ I am currently the ASI vice tion. ASI is not a high school president of External Affairs, a ASB (associated student body) - voting board member of the Cali­ it is a working, non-profit cor­ fornia State Student Association, poration. The ASI president is the vice chair of the University not only the student body pres­ Student Union Advisory Board, ident, he/she is also the CEO chair of the ASI External Affairs of the organization. My knowl­ Committee, a member of the ASI edge of the corporation is vast. I Programming Committee, and a aift familiar with policies, proce­ member of the Environmental dures, operating guidelines, staff Club. roles and responsibilities, board What will you improve if you roles and responsibilities, lines are elected? of reporting, fiscal/budget info, My three main goals are ♦stu­ dent fees, ♦communication, and ♦campus pride. STUDENT FEES: Our state is in a 17 billion-dollar deficit, which means that the governor could be making cuts to the CSU system. Currently, I am involved with lobbying efforts to ensure that our tuition (state-mandated fee) does not increase. Next year I plan to continue lobbying efforts set forth this semester. In terms of campus fees, my posi­ tion would be to‘bring any and all fee increase information to the students as soon as ASI is aware of it, gather the student opinion on the fee and then advo­ cate for that collective opinion to the administration. COMMUNICATION: I would like to improve the communica­ tion between ASI and the admin­ istration, the students and the administration, ASI and the stu­ dents, and the campus and the community. I plan on institution­ alizing a “State of the Campus Address” to happen each semes­ ter with the ASI president and the university president, in which they would both give updates as to the current and future projects and issues that affect the campus. I would also like to begin pub­ lishing an ASI monthly newslet­ ter. I want to see the ASI board being more proactive in its efforts to gather and respond to the stu­ dent voice. I would also like to build more ties to our sur­ rounding community - such as making sure that every store in the Campus Market Place has a CSUSM pendant in it. CAMPUS PRIDE: Bottom line we need more of it. I want to put together an ASI committee dedi­ cated to creating and implement­ ing ideas to build campus pride. I want to help build a commu­ nity so that people feel inclined to show support for our school. What will you do away with? I want to do away with the idea that Cal State students are apathetic. I want to find ways to reach out to all students so that everyone feels supported and served by ASI. I also want to do away with the common question - what is ASI and what do they do for me? Additional Comments: I would like to add that I am running with a great slate: OPER­ ATION STUDENT VOICEYOUR VOICE, OUR MISSION and that is exactly what we stand for! of ASI elected officials has far too often been the representatives of identical populations, with only a few variations. In order for the student body to return the campus involvement and partici­ pation in events that each repre­ sentative craves, that official must create an environment where stu­ dents feel supported, like their needs will be taken care of. When representatives have a vested interest in the outcome of a decision because that decision affects a population that the offi­ cial belongs to, and there are rep­ resentatives of a vast variety of populations on the ASI Board, only then can we have expecta­ tions of the student body, because adequate representation has been provided. I am a presidential candidate because I am a multi-cultural black/white/Native-American woman, first-generational college - student, low income, bi-lingual proponent, re-entry student, pro­ gressive-minded activist, and my populations wil^finally be repre­ sented. What do you believe you can bring to this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? My incredible ability to make connections with individuals sets me apart from other candidates. I am an honest and open human being. I give so much of myself in my first interaction with a person, that it sets precedence and lays the foundation needed to have a productive relation­ ship. This is one of the most valuable qualities I can have as ASI president because so much of my success will depend on the connections I maintain with my fellow students and how I repre­ sent you. What is your political affilia­ tion? No comment. What will you improve if you are elected? I am determined to improve the enrollment and retention of underrepresented students (in every form), and I have been committed to this cause for the last two years. I recognize that this is a process and it will not be solved during my one-year appointment as president; there­ fore I have started the wheels in motion now. I am dedicated to creating, implementing, and maintaining effective communi­ cation with students. As students, we have an enormous amount of power that we don’t tap into because information is not dis­ seminated to us. It is my respon­ sibility to share information with students and ensure that our voices are not only heard, but accounted for. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am the president of the Pan African Student Alliance, member of Progressive Activist Network, supporter of MEChA, member of the ASI Programming Committee, Campus Climate Committee, and ICC representa­ tive. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a communication major, and I hope to receive my degree in Spring 2003. and actually serve them. I have extraordinary leadership abili­ ties and many connections in the community. I see that ASI has been run very poorly in the past and currently there is virtually no communication between ASI and the student body as a whole. As it stands now, ASI is only a tool for the sororities and fra­ ternities, and not the majority of the student population. My opponents are currently involved in ASI, and' ASI is not serving the student body. If my oppo­ nents wanted a change in ASI and wanted to truly serve the student body, why have they not done it? I know that I can change ASI and make it a valuable resource for all the students at Gal State San Marcos. I will unify our campus and create a strong sense of com­ munity. I will serve the student body as a whole, not just the sororities and the fraternities. What is your major and when will you graduate? I recently decided to major in biology and I hope to graduate within the next two years. What is your political affilia­ tion? I am very active in the Republicah Party. I am currently the chairwoman for the College Republicans on campus. I am an intern for Bill Simon, the GOP nominee for governor of Cali­ fornia. My involvement in the Republican Party has shown me how big of a voice students can have in society. My involvement in the party has aided in my lead­ ership abilities and it has given me a broader view on society^ clubs on campus; I am a member of the Young Americans for Free­ dom, and I am involved with APSS. What will you improve if elected? My first goal is to unify our campus by creating a campus community. We need to have better communication between ASI and the student body. We need to have more events on campus that are student-friendly. ASI needs to lobby for the stu­ dents with the administration. ASI is supposed to be the stu­ dents’ voice, which it has not been. I will demand that Parking Services actually do something about the parking nightmare on campus. I will demand that the administration allow different restaurants on campus, such as Taco Bell, Burger King, etc. Other schools in the CSU system have them, why shouldn’t we? I will listen to the students about what they want. I will demand that the posting policy be changed on campus. And I will communicate with the stu­ dent body. Students need to know what is going on, on our campus. For instance, the teachers’ union on campus is on the verge of striking and hardly anyone knows about it. ASI has done nothing to help out our professors. They have not done anything to let the students know what’s going on. The big­ gest problem with ASI is that they do nothing. They have a $1.3 mil­ lion budget; what are they spend­ ing it on? Certainly not creating unity or a fun, student-friendly campus life. We need someone to listen to us and it needs to be ASI. Additional Comments: If I am elected president, not only will I listen to the stu­ dent body, I will act on their demands. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am involved with several on-campus clubs. I am the chair­ woman for the College Republi­ cans; I am involved in Priority, which is one of the Christian �ever, it would be great to have the Mbalaka Monololo Running For: Executive Vice university consider other meth­ ods of one’s ID number; perhaps President only using the last four digits, or Why did you decide to run for assigning random numbers like other universities in San Diego office? I decided to run for office for use. a couple of reasons. One of them What do you believe you can is to increase student involve­ bring to this position, or, what ment on campus and improve the can you bring to this position student and faculty relations as that your opponents may not be well as the campus community able to? I believe that I can be asset relationship. Another is the use of our social security number as to the Associated Student Body our student ID number. I know because of my previous experi­ this will take a long time; how­ ence serving on various campus Arti Patel Running For: Executive Vice President Why did you decide to run for office? I am running for this office because I am a student, and as a student, I know they*]: students] "want to be represented well. I want other students to know what we are here for and I have many ideas for things I want to do. Campus pride is something we don’t have on campus. And that is something that we need. I am proud to be a Cal State San Marcos student and I want others to be as well. I want to be able to Erik Roper Running For: Corporate Secre­ tary Why did you decide to run for office? First, I enjoy this type of activity and feel I’m good at it. and will be graduating next spring 2003. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am involved with various campus activities, [I am] a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsi­ lon fraternity, and an officer for the College Democrats club. What will you improve if you are elected? I will improve the students’ representation on campus, and provide students with more opportunities for enjoying campus life. walk on campus and see our logo on something other than the one public phone we have in the quad area. Bottom line is, I love this school and the students here and I want them to be represented by someone who genuinely wants to help the needs of the student community on this campus. And that person is me! What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? My main strength for this position is that with me, comes knowledge and experience. I have been involved in this campus since my first semester living in student housing at The Islands. At that time, I was the National Communication Coordinator for the Student Housing Association. This position is nationally rec­ ognized; I attended conferences with students from all over the nation to deal with their student housing associations, Since then I have been actively involved in the Inter-Club Committee (ICC). I was vice-chair for two years and presently I am the chair. I have been through a lot with that* committee, and as many other students can say as well, ICC has gone through a huge transforma­ tion, and I have seen it and had a hand in it all. I have also held the position of ASI College of Arts and Science rep, in which I com­ municated with the dean of Arts and Sciences and held an open forum as an opportunity for students to get to know Dean McWilliams. I have been an active participant in the ASI Programming Committee, which was responsible for successful events like the First Annual Mas­ querade Balh I am now the exec­ utive vice president for ASI and I love my job. Since I, just started a month ago, I have been able to get students on university committees as well as on ASI committees. In addition to my experience with ASI, I have also had the opportunity to go to the state capital and lobby for student rights. In my limited amount of time being in this position, I have been able to assess students’ needs and concerns, but have not been able to fully address them in my short time in office. However, if students elect me, it would give me the opportunity to make these beneficial changes that would help the students of Cal State San Marcos in the 2002-2003 academic year. What is your major and when do you graduate? I am a sociology major wfyo will be graduating next June. What is your political affilia­ tion? No answer. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am the chair of the InterClub Council, as well as an active committee member for ASI’s Programming Committee, and I am also the student repre­ sentative on the Student Housing Advisory Committee. What will you improve if you are elected? Something that I will defi­ nitely improve is letting the stu­ dents know that we are here for them. We are an organization made up of students for the stu­ dents. I want to have, info tables out; I want to have many open forums in which we can pass on the knowledge, such as stu­ dent fees issues, to the student. I want to establish a communi­ cations committee which would basically be to inform the stu­ dents of EVERYTHING going on in ASI. I want students to know that there are so many opportunities to get involved in this campus and it is easy to do it. What will you do away with? Being a member of ASI right now, I am not sure that there are things that we can just throw out. However, there is always room for improvement. We are a cor­ poration and many students do not realize that. We have laws that we must follow just like any other business. Additional comments: I have the perseverance, ded­ ication, time, effort and knowl­ edge to do this job. I have passion for this position and I know I can represent the students of Cal State San Marcos the way they would like to be represented. Second, I feel like one person can be the difference and I want to be one of the people that makes a difference on this campus. Third, I feel like CSUSM has so much untapped potential to be so much cooler than it currently is; I want to help CSUSM be a place that its students think of as cool, and a place they’re proud to claim as their own. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? "Life experience, commitment and passion. Being 26 years old, I’ve been around longer than many CSUSM students. This gives me a different perspective that allows me to fully appreci­ ate my time here at CSUSM and make the most of it. From a tech­ nical standpoint, my time in the Army has prepared me well for the duties of ASI Corporate Sec­ retary, a job that requires some­ one to be organized and efficient. As for my commitment level, I see that as twofold. I’m commit­ ted to doing my best at every task I take on, as is evidenced by my standing on the Dean’s List and my hustle on the lacrosse field. But I’m also committed to making Cal State San Marcos a place its students can be proud of. I think my work with the Progres­ sive Activists Network (PAN) supports this claim. Most impor­ tantly though, I bring my pas­ sion to this job. I’ll put my heart and soul into this job and do it to the best of my abilities. That’s a promise. What is your major and when do you graduate? Social science with a double minor in Spanish and German; I’ll be here a while. What is your political affilia­ tion? Green Party. What other campus activities are you involved in? PAN, ASI% External Affairs Committee, ASI Men’s Lacrosse Team, the Environmental Club. What will you improve if you are elected? Well, many things specifi­ cally, but to put it in broad terms, I’d like to improve campus pride and the level of communication 'between the ASI and the stu­ dents. What will you do away with? If nothing else, I’d like to do away with the majority of stu­ dents at CSUSM not understand­ ing what ASI does. Meaning, I’d use any and all means at my dis­ posal to make sure students were kept aware of important issues that their ASI are dealing with. Additional comments: A couple ASI board meet­ ings ago, one of the executive board members submitted a pro­ posal for a new board member position to be added to the board. The position proposed was for an Environmental Affairs Represen­ tative. The position was stalled by a tied vote. I’d like to think that if I had been on that board, it would’ve passed. i I - rr |i 1 !H11 III! communities as well as being the Undergraduate and Pro­ gramming representative. My strengths include being able to work well and getting along with others, as well as being able to communicate inside and outside of the organization. In addition, I have more than three years of experience with the City of Carls­ bad, coordinating programs that benefit the community. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am majoring in psychology with a minor in communication 1111 '| ;-V Stair Propaganda 2002 Pride Photo/Martha Sarabia I ran for office to make a dif­ ference. I want to set a prece­ dent. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may be unable to? I’m familiar with the admin­ istration, and this is my second semester as a grad student. I have experience and know the needs for this campus since I worked on the [campus] needs assess­ Tumona Austin ment project last term and I want Running For: Post-Baccalaure­ to complete that. I’ll distribute ate Representative that [needs assessment results] to the Board and to the adminis­ Why did you decide to run for tration to see what we can with office? that. What is your major and when will you graduate? I’m a psychology major, and I’ll graduate in 2004. What is your political affilia­ tion? It depends. What other campus activities are you involved in? Parent Teachers, French, Psi Chi. What will you improve if you are elected? (Austin referred to the needs assessment project). I ’ve learned the needs of students on this campus, and that’s important. You can’t improve unless you know what the needs are. �6 Tuesday, March 19, 2002 -------- 111 Glay Eyiinahn Glay Running For: Vice President of External Affairs Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office because I believe in democracy. Democracy involves FREEDOM and RESPONSIBILITY. I am very interested in progressive changes; therefore, as a dem­ ocratic citizen, I want to be involved in the process here at Cal State San Marcos. I want to leave San Marcos with good memories and also with a good reputation as an active member, because I came to this academic world to be transformed by it and to transform it in ways that will benefit everyone. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? I bring to this position my experiences as team leader in the U.S. Navy, captain of my high school soccer team, president of the Catholic Youth Organi­ zation, cross-cultural exposures, and time served as president of the College Democrat Club. My strengths lie in my expo­ sure to diverse cultural back­ grounds, positive attitude toward challenges, courage to engage and commitment to progressive causes, and the ability to listen A.S.I. Election Coverage objectively to diverse ideas. What is your political affilia­ tion? I am a Social Democrat/ Liberal. I believe in conserving what is good and liberating what is biased. However, I want to clarify that ASI is a non-parti­ san organization. I will work to serve the collective interests of all students. What will you try to improve i f you are elected? As vice president of Exter­ James Nguyen nal Affairs, I will introduce an Running For: Vice President of open-door policy and seek the counsel of all students. I will *External Affairs . keep students informed about Why did you decide to run for policies and programs that will office? affect students from every back­ I have experience in student ground on campus on our var­ government.; Also, I saw that ious committees, [seeking to students could do so much more make them] part of the decision on This campus, but I saw there process. I will hold open forums was a gap between what they periodically, in which students could do and what they actually can and will participate. I will knew they could do. regularly promote the get-outI want to bring the student and-vote campaign so students government back to students. It’s vote and contact their Assembly the students who decide what we members and senators about our do. In the past year, I hadn’t concerns... EDUCATION. seen many ASI officers going out What will you do away with? and asking students their opin­ As I said earlier, I will do ions, and their important feed­ away with the act of leaving stu­ back wasn’t given. I saw it as a dents out of the process. I will mis or non-representation of stu­ team up with students and their dents. I’m not trying to attack leaders here on campus and from ASI. I just think students need to the rest of the CSU campuses be more of an influence. This is in order to be active in the a new school and students need decision- making process. Fees/ to know that they will shape this tuition and facilities are my key concerns. Budget cuts mean an . school for decades to come. What are your strengths increase in fees and abandoning for this position, or, what can projects and programs. If this you bring to this position that were to happen, a lot us would your opponents may not be able not be able to graduate. It would to? have negative effects on the Number one, I have expe­ potential of individual students rience. I’ve been privileged to and the overall California econ­ accompany the current VP of omy. Education MUST be prior­ External Affairs to monthly itized. meetings and conferences. I The Pride know how things work, and I know the workings of the campus. I’ve worked with stu­ dent representatives from other CSU schools: I also went to CHESS (California Higher Edu­ cation Student Summit) and experienced lobbying at the state capital. I saw how much we can do, and campus-based, I saw that there was much to be done. I also started two clubs on campus, co­ founding the Progressive Activ­ ists Network and Asian Pacific Students. I also serve on the Stu­ dent Fee Advisory Committee. I was also in the first Emerging Leadership Program at CSUSM. I had lots of training with the dean of students to cul­ tivate my leadership, and realize what leadership was. Now I can put that into action. I want to interact with' students, talk to them. I don’t want to push my agenda, instead I want to go out and see what they want us to do. I’m not afraid to go into unchar­ tered territory, and not afraid to question the status quo or the social norm. What is your major and when will you graduate? Pm a political science major, and I’ll graduate in 2005. What is your political affilia­ tion? I’m non-partisan. I don’t vote because a certain group votes that way. I vote when I think something’s right and when I get non-biased info. I want to take all perspectives into consideration. What other campus activities are you involved in? 1% vice president of the Progressive Activists Network, and president of Asian Pacific Students; I’m on the External Affairs Committee, the Student Fee Advisory Committee, and I graduated from the Emerging Leaders Program in November. I also join the present VP of Exter­ nal Affairs in monthly meetings of the California State Student Association (CSSA), which rep­ resents all 23 CSU campuses, And I also work on the multi­ cultural caucus of CSSA. What will you improve if you are elected? Again, I want to bring the student government to students. I don’t want them to have to wait. I want to make ASI more of a presence, and let students know what they can do, given that the government represents the stu­ dent body. What will you do away with? I’d want to change the Dome food and give students more of a selection. The Dome should become more student-oriented, and I’d like to see more life there. Additional Comments: I want to make the students’ visions become a reality. With my experience and my leader­ ship, I can make this their reality and make things happen. ‘ Brett Gladys Running For: Vice President of External Affairs - especially for the students. I heard the position for VP of Finance was going to be opened, and I said, ‘Hey, I’m a finance major. Here’s my chance to get in and help.’ I believe the school has a lot of potential to grow and become great. This is because we are a young campus that can still be shaped by the choices we make today. Being in office would give me the exciting chance to par­ take in designing the school for today’s and tomorrow’s students. What do you believe you can bring to this position? A definite strength I possess is my ability to satisfy the position’s requirements and qualifications. I am always nearby, so having a hand in any and/or all activities would not pose a problem. I’m a finance major, so I am positive I am very qualified to handle the position’s duties. Also, I have an outgoing personality that will be helpful gathering student sup­ port, being a leader, and voicing what we would want to happen. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a finance major in the Col­ lege of Business Administration, with a minor in political science and I will graduate in the spring of 2004. I believe my education will compliment the position and ASI very well. What is your political affilia­ tion? I voted Democratic in the last election. I believe a Democratic environment would be best for ASI in order to serve what the students would want. (“By the students, for the students...”) What other campus activities are you involved' in? I was recently on a search com­ mittee for ASI to help picSr a person to serve as our new assis­ tant executive director. This role furthered my knowledge of ASI operations. Also, I am currently involved with a social organiza­ tion on campus. What will you improve if you are elected? The campaign slate that I am run­ ning with has come up with three main topics that we would like to push for the school. We believe it would be best for the school to protect student fees, increase communication between the stu­ dents and ASI, and increase pride for [students] attending this col­ lege. What will you do away with? Things that can be done away with would most likely be exces­ sive spending, which can be used for other things. Why did you decide to run for office? My experience on the ASI Board as the college of Arts and Sci­ ences Representative this year has been so valuable to me per­ sonally, and the students I repre­ sent. I have had the opportunity to affect some change by peti­ tioning the dean of our college on behalf of several students. I am a part of a process that has a domino effect in that it not only offers aid to the student who is currently fighting a bureau­ Crystal Folk Running For: Vice President of cratic red tape battle, but it paves the way for future students who Finance might have similar problems. The opportunity to witness change as a direct result of my actions is unique to my involvement in ASI, and it offers me the chance to leave the university a better place than when I entered. What will you improve if you are elected? I will work with all of you to improve campus life by working with our budget to bring quality programming to our campus and strengthening our CSUSM pride. I will make it one of my mis­ sions to reach out to students to decrease the apathy in our com­ munity. What are your strengths for this position? I have at least one year experi­ ence in working with the current budget as a member of the AS! Board. I am being proactive in gaining more budgetary knowl­ edge so I have asked to work with the Executive Director and the current Vice President of Finance to develop next year’s budget. I am a current member of the Co-Sponsorship Funding Com­ mittee, the body responsible for providing funds to student clubs who put on campus events. This is the committee that I will serve as chairperson, as the Vice Pres­ ident of Finance next year. My experience and desire to serve the students is a quality unique to me. What is you major and when do you graduate? I am a human development major and I will graduate in the Spring of 2003. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am the treasurer of the Pan African Student Alliance, I serve on the ASI Board, member of the ASI programming commit­ tee, and planner of the Women’s Leadership conference. What is your political affilia­ tion? Democrat Tyrell Fiduccia Running For: Vice President of Finance Why did you decide to run for office? The main reason I’m running is to help make the school better �to me so I can help enforce these thoughts. Should conflicts arise, I can keep a positive, open mind and work through any situation. What is your major and when will you graduate? My major is liberal studies and I will graduate in 2005. What is your political affilia­ tion? No comment, thank you. What other campus activities are you involved in? Shannon Barnett Currently I am chair of the Running For: Undergraduate ASI Programming Committee, Representative philanthropy chair and assistant rush of Alpha Chi Omega, an Why did you decide to run for Orientation Team leader and co­ office? captain of the women’s lacrosse I enjoy getting involved, and team. it is a great way to become more x What will you improve if involved on campus with the stu­ elected^ dents and faculty. Also, I like If elected as undergraduate to make sure things get done representative, I hope to improve effectively and on time. What’s the communication between stu­ a better way to make sure things dents and faculty. I will make get done than to be the one get­ sure that students are aware of ting them done? issues pertaining to them. I also What are your strengths, or, hope to create a sense of campus what can you bring to this pride and belonging. I do not position that your opponents want this school to be a place may not be able to? where students just come and go I am very optimistic, ded­ td class only. I would like to have icated and personable. I try to more involvement and commu­ make people feel comfortable nity on this campus. Also, I will when speaking to them. Students work to keep student fees down will feel comfortable enough to (as there is a possibility of them express their ideas and opinions increasing.) Marc DeGuzman Running For: Undergraduate Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office because I want to get involved in decision-making on campus. I was inspired through the first inaugural Emerging Leadership Program last semester. Through the weekly meetings and the dif­ ferent speakers, I saw the poten­ tial of CSUSM. Also, I feel that some students have trouble voic­ ing their ideas and opinions, so that is why I decided to run for Undergraduate Representative. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? I believe my experiences in previous leadership roles would be an asset to the students and ASI. I feel I can congruently communicate with people in gen­ eral. I believe I am open-minded and impartial. Also, I have a willingness to help others and do what it takes to get the job done. What is your major and when will you graduate? My major is business admin­ istration with an emphasis in high-tech management. What is your political affilia­ tion? Conservative Democrat. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am a proud brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. I am on the Instructional Related Activities Committee (IRA) this semester. Also, I am part of the newly formed Asian Pacific Student Society. What will you improve if you are elected? I would like to see ASI reaching out to students on a more personal level. I will help rally and petition for student fees to remain the same. Also, I will try to implement and build on programs that deal with campus life. I want to increase commu­ nication between the students, ASI, and the faculty. Office: College o f Business Administration Representatives Candidate: Deanna Garcia Angi L. Hardin Undergraduate Representative Why did you decide to run for office? The best way for this campus to grow to its fullest potential is to have passionate, well-rounded individuals who are able to voice the opinions of the student body, and aid in the process. I am that type of individual. What do you believe you can bring to this position that your “opponents” may not? (What are your strengths?) I will 'focus on the progress of this campus, and not treat the position of Undergraduate Rep­ resentative as a social occasion. If there is an expressed need in a certain area, I will do all I can to satisfy that need in the best inter­ est of others. I see a large portion o f this campus not receiving the full opportunity to feel a part of the “student body”. What is your political affilia­ tion? Republican What other campus activities are you involved in? I am the publicity coordinator for the Pan African Student Alliance (PASA); Assistant to the coordi­ nator of EOP/ASPIRE, Inter Var­ sity Christian Fellowship, Invitee of the Woman’s Leadership Con­ ference, assisting with the plans for the Black Student Graduation Office: Undergraduate Representa­ tives Candidate: Jacqueline Campbell Office: College of Business Administration Representatives Candidate: Matthew Coultas Ceremony. What will you try to “improve” on campus and/or ASI if you are elected? Student awareness is key. Too many students are unaware of the opportunities available to them in order to get involved and help develop the campus. Every stu­ dent should know what and who their student government is. What will you “do away” with? Lack of student access to admin­ istrators and campus resources/ activities, along with getting rid of the habit of creating new poli­ cies without properly informing students. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a psychology major, plan­ ning to graduate in Spring of 2003 Office: Undergraduate Representa­ tives Candidate: Alan Avery-Medina A.S.I. Elections, Spring 2002 P ride Photo/Archives Office: College of Business Administration Representatives Candidate: Terra Nelson �Office: College of Business Representatives Office: College of Arts and Sciences Representatives arena for many years and tend, to vote Republican, but strongly support and believe in Demo­ cratic and Green party ideals, like equal taxation and protect­ ing our oceans and ecosystems. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am an active member and a committee chairperson in Sigma Iota Epsilon (Honorary Business Fraternity). What will you improve if you are elected? I believe that the ASI should have a positive effect on our lives at CSUSM. I feel that the CSUSM leadership is so focused on building for the future that they have forgotten about those of us here right now. Why don’t we have anyplace to stash our heavy books (lockers)? Why do we pay $62 to park, but not have enough spots to park in? These are just a couple of the things I intend to have an effect on for you, if elected. What will you do away with? The useless route of the Parking Services’ shuttle. How about running it so that we would actu­ ally make use of it? Additional comments: Please vote! Even if you do not vote for me, please make your voice count! opponents may not be able to? helped organize the Women’s Since I have been a part of ASI, Resource Fair on March 13. As I know many of the policies and for clubs, I am in Alpha Chi procedures that need to be fol­ Omega and I sit as the Panlowed in order to complete the hellenic delegate. I am also a task at hand. I am still new member of the Future Educators at ASI, so I am still learning. Club, and the CSUSM women’s Currently I am sitting on many lacrosse co-captain. committees that are planning the What will you improve if you future of our campus. I am very are elected? involved with a variety issues Since I want to make changes that are being worked on as we within our campus community and ASI, I strongly believe that speak. the student voice needs to be What is your major and when heard. This is the entire reason will you graduate? I am a liberal studies major with why ASI is a part of CSUSM. I a sociology minor. I will be grad­ would also like to create more campus pride. Other CSUs have uating next spring. What is your political affilia­ flags waving around all over their campuses, as well as murals rep­ tion? I am a voice of the student pop­ resenting their mission and their ulation and that is all that mat­ standards; we should have this as well. Let’s make traditions today, ters. What other campus activities not tomorrow. I would not do . away with anything because the are you involved in? I am involved with AST as the past bbards have implemented undergraduate representative, these ideas because of issues that and I sit on the Academic Blue have arisen. If anything, I would Print Committee, as well as adjust them to fit the campus as the Programming Committee. I today. Scott O’Hare Running For: College of Busi­ ness Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run because I want to remove the feeling that stu­ dents have no effect on their own education. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? I have an ability to get things done. I want to be elected to get some things done for you, not to be included in the ASI social circle. What is your major and when do you graduate? I am an HTM major and will graduate in 2003. What is your political affilia­ tion? I have worked in the business Nina Robinson Running For: College of Busi­ ness Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office so that I could create change rather than complain about the cir­ cumstances on campus. I love meeting new people and being involved. I also wanted to learn more about ASI and represent­ ing the College of Business. I believe that being a well-rounded person, I can bring positive influ­ ence to ASI. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? Having held many leadership positions in my life, I believe I can bring solid experience and motivation to the position. I try to bring enthusiasm into every­ thing I touch and this position will be no different. I love work­ ing with people and am very approachable. 1 believe this is important when you are in a position that represents the needs of others. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a business major focusing on High Tech Management. I also minor in communication. I plan on graduating Spring of 2004. What is your political affilia­ tion? I do not have a specific political affiliation; rather, I vote on issues that represent my value system and beliefs. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am currently the secretary for the Pan African Student Alli­ ance. I am very active in campus outreach through the program SASOP. I am a volunteer in campus visits as well as the AVID conference. What will you improve if you are elected? My goal as the ASI College of Business representative is to improve involvement on this campus. As the population increases on this campus, so will the need for more activities. I believe that for all students to want to get involved there must be activities that reflect their needs, interests and wants. One way to do this is to interview students and conduct surveys. I also want to communicate the concerns of business students to the right places and make them feel as though they are being supported. What will you do away with? I hope to do away with the lack of community on campus. So many new students come here from different places, feeling alone. I know because I was one of them. If there are more social events that encourage interac­ tion and involvement, students will feel more at home here. Additional comments: If elected, I promise to be pas­ sionate about representing your views as business students as well as an advocate for the voices of all students! Kristie McMullen Running For; College of Arts and Sciences Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office because I felt that I could aid in making positive changes on this campus. I’m a person with creative and outgoing ideas. I want to repre­ sent my colleagues in the best way possible. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your Maria Schroeder Running For: College of Arts and Sciences Representative Why did you decide to run for office? As a student, I wanted to be more involved on our campus 111!HIB fg g g g g Shannon Tweed Running For: College of Arts and Sciences Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office when I was told that I would be able to make a difference for the stu­ dents in the College of Arts and Sciences because I am interested in improving the “college expe­ rience” for other students. What do you believe you can you bring to this position, or, and make a difference. ASI is that perfect opportunity to make a difference on our campus. CSUSM needs to become a stron­ ger campus, and I would like to take a part in making that happen. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? Positive, creative, spirited, out­ going, involved, and determined are all strengths I will bring to this position if elected. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a communication major with a Spanish minor, graduat­ ing in the fall of 2004. What other campus activities are you involved in? On campus I am an active member in the women’s frater­ nity, Alpha Chi Omega. What will you improve if you are elected? If elected I would want to improve the issue of there not being enough courses offered in majors that fall under the Col­ lege Arts and Sciences. Hope­ fully, by having many surveys for the student body, we can see what needs to be improved in the College of Arts and.Sciences. Also, the\slate I am running with, Operation Student Voice, focuses on student fees, commu­ nication, and campus pride. I think everyone at this university would like to see some changes on this campus concerning stu­ dent involvement. what can you bring to this posi­ tion that your opponents may not be able to? As a U.S. Marine veteran, I believe that I have the discipline to know what it takes to get a job done and I have the loyalty and commitment to follow through on issues that the stu­ dents address and bring to my attention. Besides the fact that I will be asking the students for their input, I also want students to know I am a great listener and want every student to be able to come to me and let me know what I can do for them. I am an EOP peer mentor on campus, which has provided me with knowledge and experience to assist students within my col­ lege. What is your major and when will you graduate? My major is human develop­ ment with emphasis in counsel­ ing. I hope to graduate either this fall or next spring, depending on which classes are available. What is your political affilia­ tion? I have no political affiliation. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am involved in the Veterans Association, the Human Devel­ opment Club, and* I am also a peer mentor for the EOP and ESPIRE programs. What will you improve if you are elected? I will improve student involve­ ment and student awareness of upcoming and new policies for the College of Arts and Sci­ ences. What will you do away with? At this point, I am still educat­ ing myself on the policies of the campus. I have not come upon anything that we need to “do away” with, but I believe there are many areas in which we can improve upon so that each stu­ dent has a positive experience on this campus. The polls will be open from Monday, March 25 at 8am to Friday, March 29 at noon. �C ampus B e a t MICHELLE CONSTANT Pride Staff Writer W hat do you think about the changes being made to the add/drop policy? “It wouldn’t affect me because when you’re trying to stay on track to grad­ uate it, would set you behind to drop a class past the date you can add one. But, on the other hand, if the student isn’t motivated to stay with the class, they should be allowed to drop it rather than just fail it.” -Jennifer Acee Junior, sociology major “Two weeks is not enough of a time period to know for sure whether or not the class is right for you. Being able to stay in the class all the way up until midterms helps your grades because you can make a better decision with that extra time ” “I think they should keep the [policy] “I think students of CSUSM pay too much for currently instated. It’s convenient for their education already. It’d be sad to think students and it gives you a. feel for the that this new policy would cause the dean to class and the instructor.” take up more of his time trying to find a way to make students pay more money rather than -Matt Barlow Junior, business major how to improve our school system.” -Joe Violi Senior, business major -Angela Laporte Senior, literature major I need to drop some classes and work more hours. What? Oh, I need a “serious and compelling Reason?” W ithdraw al Slip A X Dean By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor A ‘Withdrawal’ from Customer Service By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer the College Dean’s signature.” Is this shift in policy necessary and in the best interest of CSUSM students? No. In the Feb. 19 issue of The Pride, faculty member Susan Fellows stated in a letter to the editor, Do the classroom doors lock from both sides? Last month, many of us experienced difficulty in adding classes at a school that is considered ‘under-capacity.’ The new “Withdrawal Policy” Apparently, inad­ is either a slap in the face to equate parking doesn’t drive the professors o f this univer­ away enough stu­ sity or a huge compliment. dents to free up seats for every­ “students are to be regarded per­ one. But if you thought getting into classes was haps as customers and we, as fac­ hard, try getting out. That’s not ulty, must be more conscious of a line from the latest teen horror the realm of customer satisfac­ film, it’s the equally frightening tion.” The new withdrawal pro­ reality of our new “Withdrawal cedure contradicts this statement Policy.” The university has qui­ not only in the policy’s intention, etly shaved another 11 days from but also in the way it has been the amount of time you have to presented. The university didn’t exit a course, leaving us with a even see fit to announce this paltry 13 days to withdraw. And rather drastic change to its ‘cus­ since the current semester began tomers.’ No letters were mailed on a Saturday, those enrolled in out to the students, no informa­ Friday classes only had a week tion was posted on the school from the first meeting to eval­ website, no press release and not uate a course before the new even a positive spin from Rick withdrawal deadline. After that Moore’s chipper ‘Tn the Loop” time, withdrawals are granted for emails. There does not seem to “serious reasons only and require have been any involvement or input from students as this plan was being .considered. If the powers that be on this campus are truly serious in their quest to offer ‘customer service,’ they should re-examine the negative impact this decision will have on students. An essential element of a quality education is broadening the learning scope to include multiple fields of study. Not only does this produce wellrounded individuals, it allows people the opportunity for dis­ covering strengths in other disci­ plines. But if students are unable to drop a course within a reason­ able time frame, what confidence will they have to try something out of their major? There needs to be a safety net in place that will keep students from fearing new challenges. The new “Withdrawal Policy” is either a slap in the face to the professors of this univer­ sity or a huge compliment. In effect, the message this approach sends is that the classes being offered here aren’t strong enough to retain students on their own merit. Or maybe this shorter deadline endorses the educators. All the classes offered at GSUSM are perfect and there should never be a need beyond the stated “seri­ ous reasons only” to drop a class. The idea of either is ridiculous, but it only highlights how inflex­ ible this revised procedure is. It definitely puts students here at a disadvantage in comparison to other colleges. CSUSM is not alone in the push for shortened drop dead­ lines, but it is in the minority. What’s wrong with having an opportunity to drop a course you’re not doing well in? It’s not some kind of scam. When you drop a course late in the semester, you lose money and you lose the time spent in a class that won’t result in any credit. It ultimately just puts off units that you must complete later. Isn’t that enough of a deterrent to excessive, friv­ olous drops? CSUSM says no. The university feels the need to crack the administrative whip by finding more ways to manipulate student behavior. This new policy, along with CSUSM’s plus/minus grading system, mandatory 2,500 word writing requirement, and the addition of all the SDSU North County rejects ensures plenty of mediocre GPAs in years to come. If this new policy is designed to give more access to full classes by pulling people out earlier, so others can take their place, then why is the last day to ADD, also the last day to DROP? Obviously, a school that prints our social security num­ bers on student ID cards has little regard for privacy. But what busi­ ness is it of the dean’s what ‘seri­ ous reason’ a student may have for dropping a course? UCSD trusts its students to make adult decisions regarding why they opt out of a course and don’t make students’ personal business school business. Not CSUSM. If you want to drop a Tuesday morn­ ing Psych class because you’re distraught because your grandma passed away, don’t forget to fax the dean a death certificate so you don’t “Fail.” At the very least, more infor­ mation should be offered about the content and nature of courses so that students have a greater understanding of what the course entails before enrolling in it, �The Mundane: The Marvelous - What About the Morose and the Forgotten Melancholy? By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor The Women’s Studies pro­ gram at CSUSM kicked off Women’s Herstory Month on March 5 with a heartwarming rendition of what it means to be a woman in our society. There were four speakers from a vari­ ety of academic backgrounds and majors, many of whom told sto­ ries of mothers, motherhood, and womanhood in general. The presenters discussed dayto-day encounters, the trials and tribulations of motherhood, and revealed tales of horrific expe­ riences during the Holocaust during World War II and refugee camps during the post-Vietnam era. But there was no mention of the current plague of violence against women. Cultural theorist and art his­ torian Andrea Liss of the Visual and Performing Arts Department coordinated the event in associ­ ation with the Women’s Studies program here at CSUSM. The event was designed to recognize the thinking, artwork, creativity, and genesis involved in creating herstory. Jennifer Nowotny, a Visual and Performing Arts major and a student in Liss’ class, “Feminist Art & Motherhood,” opened the event with a presentation about the constant juggling that comes along with motherhood. Her piece, titled “Equal Bal­ ance; A Work in Progress,” was designed to never be in perfect balance. Her artwork was an antique scale with blocks on both sides - one side representing the mother’s needs and the other rep­ resenting a child’s needs. The blocks had words painted on them: income, respect, health, away time, desire, education, pamper, success, and fulfillment designed for women of the holo­ painted on the mother’s side, caust. and food, love, clothing, encour­ She told stories about her dis­ agement, education, involvement, coveries of sexual torture, rape, role model, protect, and nurture and medical experiments per­ painted on the child’s side. formed on the women imprisoned The instructions for the dis­ in the Nazi concentration camps play read: “Can you find a bal­ that left many of the victims ance? Use the blocks, magnets, barren. Her memorial garden was and the scale itself to see if you entitled “Sisters of the Shoah,” can find a balance. What are and it included a garden in the things you take away to bal­ the shape of a Davidian star, ance the scale? How do you jus­ with trees planted at the six cor­ tify taking one away and adding ners and side rows, representing the other? Which side will you the fringes of a Hebrew prayer remove from?” Being amother myself, I was truly impressed Within my closest circle of with the insight of the artist, family andfriends, six out of since she has no children of her seven of us have been raped or own. molested, and no, I didn't meet Debbie Lang, also a Visual and Performing Arts major all of these people in any kind o f support group. enrolled in Liss’ class, gave the second presentation. She began with a heart-wrenching shawl. The final presentation was poem about the potential pain of motherhood when it comes unex­ given by Molly Thao, a High pectedly, followed by a silent film Tech Management major enrolled about her young daughter’s jour­ in the “Critical History of Pho­ tography” class here at CSUSM. ney toward womanhood. She finished her presentation Her presentation was heartwarmwith a home movie collection ingly summed up toward the end starring her younger son - the of her lecture when she said, other side of motherhood. There “Mom, you’re a movie!” Her were clips of her incredibly tal­ story involved a photograph of ented son playing the guitar, her herself and her family, taken daughter playing the drums, and while in a Thai refugee camp both of her children generally in 1973, and the journey of her enjoying childhood and being parents from Laos to Thailand a silly with each other and their few years before the picture was taken. mother. Her parents had been sep­ But still no mention of the violence and aggression toward arated and her mother was women that has become so ram­ traveling on foot, nine months pregnant, with atw6-year-old and pant in today’s society. From childhood antics, the a six-year-old in tow, through the event turned quickly to a memo­ mountains, when she went into rial of the holocaust. Theresa labor. Molly told the story of Pilson, a Women’s Studies major how she was born in a cave, and and student in Liss’ class, pre­ how her mother took her and her sented “Holocaust Art, Pho­ sisters the very next day back to tography, and Film,” explaining the journey toward Thailand. It the memorial garden she had was truly a story of a woman’s power and triumph when her par­ ents finally found each other at the refugee camp. As inspiring as some of these stories are, we’re neglecting another very real and pressing problem that plagues far too many women, too much of the time. Mothering and motherhood are important parts of women’s lives, but many women in our society have fulfilling and suc­ cessful careers without ever having or raising children. Prepubescent girls cannot be mothers, and women beyond child-bear­ ing age, although they can adopt or enjoy their time as grandmoth­ ers, can no longer bear children. The same cannot be said for sexual violence. Infant girls can be molested and elderly women can be raped. And they are. According to the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), a woman is battered every nine seconds in this coun­ try. It is estimated that “up to fifty percent of all homeless women and children in the United States are fleeing domestic vio­ lence.” In 1992, “abuse by hus­ bands and partners was ranked* by the U.S. Surgeon General as the leading cause of injury to women aged 15 - 44.” That’s almost the exact demographic of female students at this univer­ sity. Within my closest circle of family and friends, six out of seven of us have been raped or molested, and no, I didn’t meet all of these people in any kind of support group. The Bureau of Justice statistics show that there are 500,000 rapes and sexual assaults reported every year, but only one of the same seven people I know has reported her assault, even though another of them was impregnated by her attacker. The USDOJ report addresses the fact that “estimating rates of violence against women ... con­ tinues to be a difficult task ... [because of] the private nature of the event, perceived stigma associated with one’s victimiza­ tion, and the belief that no pur­ pose will be served in reporting it.” Shouldn’t we be spending a whole lot of time and money educating each other about this? Shouldn’t this be an integral part of Women’s Herstory Month? CSUSM does have a pro­ gram, run by the campus Department of Public Safety, called Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). According to the depart­ ment website, “The Rape Aggres­ sion Defense System is a program devoted to imparting realistic, self-defense tactics and tech­ niques. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course for women that “begins with awareness, pre­ vention, risk reduction and avoid­ ance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense train­ ing.” However, upon entering the site, one of the first statements I read was “For Women Only.” What about men? Aside frpm the need for an awareness of the multitudes of men out there who have been molested as children, and even raped, there needs to be a more general education about rape, what causes it, where the sexual violence in our society comes from, and what we as people, notjust as men or women, can do to prevent it. The lack of discussion about the violence^ against women was not a reflection on the event or on the sponsoring program, but rather a reflection on the students. We are only allowing ourselves to become silent statistics if we, as women, as students, as human beings, don’t make this an issue. http://www.csusm.edu/ public__safety/radpage.html HAVE A N OPINION? 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But how is that creepier than being taken I understand the importance of finding from your front porch, school, the grocery X a missing child, but does society pick and store, or anywhere in your neighborhood? choose which children — --------- — -----When a child is taken, i it *chooses to “care” all sense of security According to the FBI's mm | about? What made and normality disap­ ill -rB i| Danielle Van Dam, National Crime Information pears. My question i § v■ ii fv im § p! n i ii v i ” '* j Center, 2,000 children go ;; Polly Klass, Jon Benet is, what makes certain All opinbns and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opimam ofthe IRamsy and Christine missing a day andyet no one abductions attract the ? Williams so much xtptm m tiht majority opinion of The Pride editorial board, knows or hears about them. limelight when others I more important than never enter the stage? should include an and be edited for grammar m d length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail; i the other children who A local radio sta­ to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than ifte individual editors. It is the policy of The 5 disappear everyday? According to the FBI’s tion broadcasted the entire testimony of I Pride not to print anonymous letters. g-/V v j§ in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement I National Crime Information Center, 2,000 Brenda Van Dam on Thursday, as well as enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves .the right to reject I children go missing a day and yet no one the local television stations broadcasting I ^ 1r m M ' 1| knows or hears about them. Does there need the entire trial, including the testimony of iri& academic year. Distribution includes alt | to be some sort of scandal for a child to be so Damon Van Dam. I suppose there’s no stop­ e j diligently searched for? The possibility of ping the fact that we’ll find out what hap-? T h e P r id e X sexual deviance, or maybe just the possibil­ pens play by play. ity that the father “did it” seem to be controFor those who selflessly helped search ^ versial and compelling enough reasons that for Danielle’s body, that was an amazing Fax: (760) 750-3345 ■ ■ S g g Q M SE E 3 & 8 B I ■ :such cases draw more media attention that effort. But will you do that for all the chil­ E-mail: pride@csusm.edu .. *$] : the average missing child case. l dren that go missing in your^area? Co-Edltot j News Editor Feature Editor 'Cfeinim Editor Arts Editor j James Newell X s? * M i. Martha Sarabia • �T he T h i r d A n n u a l C o u g a r Cl ass i c CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On March 4 and 5, the Cal State San Marcos’ golf team hosted its third annual Cougar Classic at the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course in Bonsall. With a small delay due to frost on the grass, the team finished in eighth place, with a final score of 929. The top five cougar golfers were: Matt Higley, with a 228, followed by Ryan Rancatore with a score of 229. Ryan Axlund scored 236; and Kellon Wagoner scored 239. The fifth Cougar man, so there is plenty of time for improvement,” said Head Coach Fred Hanover. The team prac­ tices every day except competi­ tion days. Even though Hanover has great expectations for his team, he said, “it is up to the guys to finish in first or in last place. If we continue to improve, we have a good chance to make it to Nationals. However, the next five weeks will be critical for the men’s team. We just have to keep our fingers crossed and get to the There goes the ball. Concentration plays a critical role. top.” Courtesy Photo/Athletics Department The San Luis Rey Downs Courtesy Photo/Athletics Departgolfer, John Ochoa, was disqual- however, compete in the final two ment m ified from the first round. He did, rounds. “They are mostly fresh­ Golf Course is a 6,750-yard, par 72 championship course. Two Track Records Broken at Carl Rossi Relays CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor The track and field team started the season early this year, as Cougar athletes set qualifying marks and records in previous meets. . On Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Carl Rossi Relays, two exist­ ing school records were broken. Sophomore Abril Jiminez com­ peted in the women’s 100-meter low hurdles, finishing with a time of 16.54 seconds. Even though she finished seventh in the race, ® she broke the CSUSM record ■ of 17.4 seconds, which Denaye 5 Lakotich set two years ago. The men’s 4x400-meter relay team also set a new record. The Women's 4x100-meter Relay Courtesy Photo/Athletics Department Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara S c h o o l o f M e d ic in e T h e Ih tern a tio iia lC h o ic e • Humanitarian education focused on bioethics • Professors are practicing M.D. $ • Intensive course of correlation, integration, and review for USMLE Step 1 • Direct clinical experience with patients beginning in the first semester (PMC) • Fishing Professors’Program with IMG graduates and other U .S. doctors • Bilingual education during the first two years • Over 9(0QQdumni board certified in afl specialties in the USA • Rolling Admissions polity. • Two entering classes per year.January and August • Financial Aid and Alternative Loans available • New York State Education Department approval team placed first and ran a time of 3:21.47. The team includes freshman John Feehan, fresh­ man Jeremy Taylor, sophomore Shaun Bright and freshman Jason Williams.The previous record was set two years ago with a time of 3:22.6. This year, the team has three returning All-Americans, 11 national competitors from 2001, and many promising young ath­ letes. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Nationals is scheduled for May 23-25 in Olathe, Kansas. First Race of the Season For the first competition of the season, CSUSM’S track team participated in the Long Beach Relays, held on Saturday, Feb. 16. The meet was hosted by Cal State Long Beach at the Jack Rose Track. For full results from the event, go to www.flashresults.com/fiashwest. Upcoming Competitions On Saturday, Mar. 16, the track and field team competed in the Easter Relays in Santa Bar­ bara. The scores were not avail­ able at time of publication. Their next race will be next Saturday, Mar. 23, at San Diego State Uni­ versity at 10a.m. For more infor­ mation please call 760-750-7100 or visit their website: http://www.csusm.edu/track/ It's Just a Matter of Perspective... 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Feature .... 4-6 Travel ............... 7 Food.. ........ .8 Acollege education never hurt anybody who was 4p^f//1^ (Jo2002 learn after he got -Author [G&W&M Library Information Servi, http://www.csusmpride.com CFA Ratifies Contract with CSU Administration ByAMYBOLASKI Graduate Intern The tentative contract agreed upon by the California Faculty Association (CFA) and the CSU Administration on March 2 was ratified, by an overwhelming 95 percent of voting CFA members, on March 22. The three-year contract extends through 2004 and affects more than 22,000 CSU faculty and employees. CFA Chapter President George Diehr said, “At Cal State San Marcos, we had the highest turn-out of any CSU campus for voting to ratify the agreement: over 85 percent. About 91 percent of CSUSM voters voted to ratify the agree- • ment.” »>Article cont. on pg. 2 California State University San Marcos A rts........ ....... 9-11 Opinion........;..............12 Sports ...... ...13-14 Vol. X No. 9/ Tuesday, April 9,2002 City Pulls the Plug on Power Surge Cafe ByAMYBOLASKI Graduate Intern Before University Hall or FCB was built, before Caesar Chavez found a permanent place on campus in the form of a bust, Power Surge Cafe was serv­ ing massive amounts of coffee and feeding the university’s stu­ dents and surrounding commu­ nity members, many of whom found the nearby establishment the perfect spot for a study break. After more than five years in business, the long-time staple of the campus community will close its brightly painted doors on April 26,2002. The City of San Marcos, which owns the cafe’s parking lot and surrounding land, has chosen not to renew Power Surge’s lease. “We knew losing the lease was a possibility going in,” said Mark DuBois, the cafe’s owner and a graduate of Cal State San This Year’s ASI Election Yields the Highest Voter Turnout By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer Power Surge Cafe, o ff Twin Oaks Road and Barham Drive Pride Photo/Archive Marcos. “We took a gamble. The unemployed.” city owns a lot of real estate and Michael Miller, a regular and will make it available to the big­ former CSUSM student who is gest developer.” . now an instructor at Palomar Tracy Kappan, an employee College, concurred with Kappan of the cafe and student in the cre­ about the city’s decision. “I dential program at CSUSM, said, cannot believe what I just read,” “It’s a travesty. What a disap­ Miller said, in reference to the pointment. It’s a true upset that poster that now graces the inside the city does not support small wall of the cafe, thanking businesses. I’m dismayed.. . I’m » >Article cont. on pg. 3 The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) elections, held March 25-29, yielded the highest voter {urn-out in CSUSM’s history, with 944 votes cast - an increase of 699 votes from last year’s record low of 245 total votes. Current ASI President Dustin Naylor said, “The ASI elections were a great success. We had a record number of voters this year, which shows that students are finally starting to get involved on campus.” Student and Residential Life’s Associate Director Gezai Berhane credited “the longer election period,” and “the con­ venience of on-line voting » >Article cont. on pg. 3 Athletic Department Only Dr. Oberem to Receive Brakebill Award Receives 5 Percent of Donation By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On Jan. 9, the university received a gift of $2.6 million from Helen Clarke for athletic scholarships. Clarke had previ­ ously assisted the athletic depart­ ment through other grants. She died on Dec. 3, 2000, at the age of 83 and became the largest single donor to Cal State San Marcos, with gifts totally nearly $4 million. “The grant has not increased our budget, it only provides secu­ rity,” said Steve Scott, head track coach. The endowment’s pur­ pose is to support the scholar­ ships for student-athletes in the campus’ golf, cross-country and track programs. Nonetheless, only 5 percent of the $2.6 mil­ lions will be distributed each year, starting next fiscal year. If the percentage of the invest­ ment is more than 5 percent, the university foundation will invest theVest into the original princi­ pal’s amount. According to Scott, “The University Foundation handles all the money, the grant will be invested and due to certain guidelines and regulations, only 5 percent goes to the scholar­ ship program.” This means that approximately $130,000 will go to 40 track and field, 14 golf and 20 cross-country athletes. The CSUSM Foundation is a nonprofit, auxiliary organiza­ tion that aims to advance the goals of the university through commercial enterprises, busi­ ness services; the administra­ tion of grants and contracts, and financial management. The endowment only prom­ ises athletes a scholarship pro­ gram, since prior to this External Affairs and the Athletic pro­ gram worked every year to raise » >ArticIe cont. on pg. 13 Dr. Graham Oberem is this year’s recipient of the Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Pro­ fessor Award. Oberem will be honored at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. in Commons 206. At the cere­ mony, he will be presented with a $1,500 check. The Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Profes­ sor Award is given to faculty on the basis of outstanding contri­ butions to their students, to their academic disciplines, and to their campus communities. “I am honored ... I greatly enjoy teaching and, maybe because physics has the reputa­ tion of being a difficult subject, I always find it rewarding when a student suddenly catches on to a physics idea. That moment of learning is thrilling to me every time,” said Oberem. President Alexander Gonza­ lez said, “I would like to offer our collective congratulations to Dr. Oberem in Classroom. Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey Dr. Oberem as the Harry E. engaged in research in physics Brakebill Distinguished Profes­ education for approximately 15 sor for 2001/02. He represents years. He has extensive expe­ the finest aspirations of Cal State rience in the field of computer San Marcos to combine excel­ assisted instruction and com­ lence in teaching with research puter-based training. and service to the community.” For seven years, he was Oberem, who has a B.Sc. in director of the computer-based Chemistry, a M.Sc. in Astron­ education unit, which he estab­ omy and a PhD. in physics from lished at Rhodes University in Rhodes University, has been South » A rticle cont. on pg. 3 Controversial Journalist Greg Palast and Congressman Bob Filner Give Lecture at CSUSM ZACHARY A. PUGH For The Pride On Monday, March 18, investigative journalist Greg Palast shared controversial infor­ mation concerning current polit­ ical scandals with a Cal State San Marcos audience, causing some students to leave, while others appeared mesmerized by the pile of confounding evidence and paper trails that he pre­ sented. The campus lecture began Palast’s three-day San Diego book tour. After introductions from CSUSM’s Democrat Club member, political science pro­ fessor Dr. Mike Byron and Congressman Bob Filner, Palast covered topics ranging from the fall and corruption of Enron to the skewed voting polls of Flor­ ida, which led to the “theft of the election,” according to Palast. He also made some bold statements about Bush and pos­ sible business ties with the bin Laden family. “These people are nice people ... we know because we’re business partners,” he said mimicking a »>A rticle cont. on pg. 11 One Student W alks Out on L iberal Speakers By Melanie Addington Arts Editor Journalist Greg Palast and Congressman Bob Filner Pride Photo/Melannie Addington Although one student walked out on Greg Palast, . investigative journalist, as he drew connections between President Bush and the Alqaeda network on Monday, March 18 at Cal State San Marcos, the rest of the audi­ ence, packed into ACD 102, stayed to listen to Palast dis­ cuss investigations into Enron, Bush, 9-11 and other “followthe-money” scandals. »A rticle cont. on pg. 11 �Free Issues of the New York Times BY JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer , Free issues of The New York Times and The San Diego Union Tribune will continue to be available at newsstands around campus until the last week of March. This is part of the fourweek Readership Pilot Program brought to CSUSM by the Asso­ ciated Students, Inc (ASI). The program has been instated on a trial basis in order to ascertain how many students pick up and read the paper(s). “The decision to keep the program depends on funding. If we can partner up with other offices on campus - then the program will most likely stay. If ASI is solely responsible for the funding, then it depends on cost, etc,” said Jocelyn Brown, ASI vice president of External Affairs. The newspapers will be on newsstands in the Dome corri­ dor, in front of the library, in front of the ASI office (Com­ mons 203), on the second floor of University Hall and near the Newspaper Stands for the Pilot Pro­ gram. Pride Photo/James Newell covered area on Founders Plaza. The placement of an established newspaper next to The Pride stands should “enhance reader­ ship of The Pridef Brown said. “A good number of people try to keep up with The New York Times because it includes a larger variety of current domestic information, includ­ ing the stock market, soci­ ology and history,” said Lorenzo Grey, a CSUSM stu­ dent. The New York Times is known as “a newspaper of record,” said Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall, a history profes­ sor at CSUSM. “Getting in the habit of reading The New York Times is good for stu­ dents, especially if they have access to it,” added Sepim wall. “The program appears to be showing signs of success, with empty racks at the end of the day,” said Brown. There has been no approximation of how long it will take after the pilot program is finished to establish when the perma­ nent program will be pro­ posed for approval. The cost, if approved, “depends on how many papers we go with, what papers we decide to distribute and how many per day. It’s hard to give an estimate at this time,” Brown said. Make the Break Celebration Ended With Free Lunch and Sumo Wrestling on Thurs­ day, March 28. Pride Photos/James Newell New Library Has First Accident CFA Ratifies Contract By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer At approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. March 19, a column from the initial framework of the new library fell. No one was injured when the 85-foot-tall steel column fell, and the struc­ ture incurred only minor dam­ ages, including chipped concrete and broken wooden handrails. The 10-ton vertical column stands with anchor bolts and lev­ eling nuts to hold it in place. To install a horizontal beam, the crane supporting the column must let go of the vertical column to pick up the horizontal beam. When it was released, the ver­ tical beam let loose. According to Don Price, construction man­ ager, “The column just wasn’t secure enough.” The incident could have been extremely damaging. “If it had fallen in any other direction, it Library Under Construction. Pride Photo/James Newell potentially could have hit the crane or the retaining walls,” said Price. “[The incident] in no way damages the integrity of the building” One-half to two-thirds of the column is no longer usable and has been discarded. Visibly and structurally, the damaged column is much shorter than the rest, but construction continues. “This [incident] will in no way slow down construction,” said Price. The incident was reportedly due to subcontractor McMahon Steel’s technique of using only one crane to accomplish the job. “The technique the contractor was using isn’t allowed any­ more,” said Price, who guaran­ teed it will not happen again. The contractor must now use two cranes. “If you look, there are now two cranes. One crane hold­ ing the column, and one crane installing the beam,” he added. Although the incident hasn’t slowed down construction, it was costly. The damage done will cost approximately $20,000. “[McMahon] has to pay all the losses. It’s not coming out of the taxpayer’s dollars,” Price said. For now, the construction team will install the horizontal beams on the second and third floors, waiting approximately another month until the broken column can be spliced. Accord­ ing to Price, “A field splice is very common and easy to do.” After the splice is done, the team will be able to complete the framework of the fourth and fifth floors as well as the roof. “On a positive note, the library should be finished by summer 2003, and we broke ground for the Clark Field House today, [March 20],” said Price, reiterating that one such inci­ dent will not stop the growth of CSUSM. cess in bargaining to activism »>Article cont. from pg. 1 “This contract ratification of faculty across the system. vote demonstrates the intense The Teach-Ins, demonstrations at interest on the part of CFA CSU Board of Trustees’ meeting membership and how strongly and other events which involved they feel about the need for a Charles Reed (CSU Chancellor) change in direction on the part of were a major factor in strengththe CSU Administration,” said ening our bargaining position,” Susan Meisenhelder, CFA presi­ said Diehr. dent. “The trend toward increas­ Mary Elizabeth Stivers, a ing administrative spending and member of the bargaining team decreasing instructional spend­ on the CSU side and associate ing is one that threatens the “ TheCFA will continue to pursue quality of edu­ the objective o f reducing the ratio cation at the CSU.” o f students to tenure-track faculty, a A salary ratio that has grown front about 25 to gap of 10.6 per­ 1 to 30 to 1 over the past cent between CSU faculty -George Diehr and faculty at " compar abl e vice president for Academic institutions around the nation Affairs, said, “I’m glad that it was confirmed in last month’s (the negotiations) is resolved, California Postsecondary Educa­ and we will begin to implement tion Commission’s annual com­ the changes.” pensation report. According to Some of those changes Diehr, negotiations between the include the awarding of renew­ CFA and the CSU Administra­ able three-year contracts to lec­ tion will re-open next spring in turers with six or more years of order to agree upon compensa­ service and the availability of tion increases for 2003/04. “The health benefits to lecturers work­ CFA will continue to pursue the ing on a 40 percent rather than objective of reducing the ratio 50 percent time base (teaching of students to tenure-track fac­ at least two classes.) The CFA ulty, a ratio that has grown from also secured a 2-percent general about 25 to 1 to 30 to 1 over the salary increase, which was effec­ past decade,” said Diehr. tive April 1, 2002. The contract, which, among The CFA represents full and other things, increased benefits part-time professors, lecturers, and job security for part-time librarians, counselors, depart­ lecturers (adjunct faculty), was ment chairs and coaches at all 22 ratified after more than a year of c s u cim,pus« The fnn"text of negwiationa, many demonstra- the CFA/CSU agreement, inclnd’f 'n* a * reater>ed jng tjje tentative contract estab“ST 2. can be found at CFA attributes much of tts sue- http://ww.calfec.org/. �S exual Predator Lurking at San Diego State University By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer On March 5, 2002, the fifth and latest attack was made by a sexual predator roaming the area around SDSU. The five attacks all happened near the campus. Two of the attacks happened at the same apartment complex on Montezuma Rd. The third hap­ pened down the street on Mon­ tezuma road, the fourth on 55th Street, and the fifth in a grocery store on El Cajon Boulevard. All five women, 20 years old, are not connected or related in any way. According to Marc Fox, Crime Prevention Specialist at SDSU, “They’re isolated inci­ dents, completely random and offcampus.” According to Detective Ron Newquist, of the San Diego Police Department, “The man followed the women home and entered shortly after they did, through an unlocked door, in three of the incidents.” The man does not rape the women, instead he commits what’s called sexual battery. The man comes from behind and grabs the crotch and the breasts of the women through their clothes. All five women began scream­ ing and pushing him away, which startled the man and made him flee. According to Fox, “The con­ cept is to increase awareness. We are trying to increase the use of more safety precautions. Common sense things, like walk­ ing in groups and making sure that all doors and windows are locked.” Fox also said that they’ve increased the patrol around the campus with both undercover and uniformed police. Fox, a propo­ nent of R.A.D. (a self defense course against rape, solely for women) said, “People are picked on their perception of vulnerabil­ ity. Sometimes a woman who appears confident and aware of her surroundings avoids a poten­ tial attack without even knowing it.” “The media has depicted one guy. But he isn’t it. We have two other suspects pending computer [confirmation],” said Newquist on the progress of the case. The perpetrator has been described as a black male between the ages of 17-22,5’6-5’8 ,140-170 lbs., short hair, round face, flat nose, clean­ shaven and wears baggy clothes. If you see anyone matching this description you should call the San Diego Police Department’s 24-hour line (619) 531-2000. CSUSM is a relatively safe campus, with no sexual attacks recorded to date. . When asked about the precautions and strat­ egies that the university police would take if a sexual predator came to CSUSM, Chief Tom Schultheis of the CSUSM uni­ versity police said, “This would be considered a serious situation and we would make it a numberone priority.” “The first thing that I would do would be to recommend that all our women students look into the R.A.D. program. It’s a class that allows women to be self-empowered. Second we would work with the Sheriffs Department and do everything that would ultimately lead to an arrest,” said Schultheis. One thing that was suggested by both Fox and Schultheis was that all female students be more aware of their surroundings when alone. If for any reason you feel unsafe when walking to your car, both the university police of SDSU and CSUSM have escort services that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At CSUSM, the police can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the silver phones located throughout the campus, at any of the emergency poles located throughout the parking lots and the track, or by dialing direct 750-4567. S a y i n g G o o d b y e to Power S urge Cafe »>Article cont. from pg. 1 we’re just waiting on insurance customers and friends for their requirements so that we can tran­ support. “What’s the city think­ sition without any interruption in catering service,” DuBois said. ing?” While many have expressed “We’ll be expanding the catering disappointment that Power Surge business, without a doubt, and is closing its doors, DuBois we’ll have many more options, remains positive. The cafe has and the ability to add hot foods done quite a bit of “ It’s been a phenomenalt0 the ^catering catering, especially experience, andVll miss m * e™ for the university, , ™ » Kappan added * Tm and DuBois plans to everyone, but Pm excited for keep and expand the ingforward.” -Mark DuBois Mark. He gets catering business. to keep what’s “I’m really look­ ing forward to it - 1 want to focus really the life blood of the cafe.” While regulars and employ­ on the catering business. We’ll be sharing a space with another ees are excited about the expan­ caterer in Vista, and right now sion of the catering, many are 2 002-2003 ASI President Jocelyn Brown Honey J. Folk Anna M. Hall 429 335 53 Executive Vice President A rti A. Patel 452 Mbalaka M. Monololo 360 External Vice President Glay Eyiinahn Glay 347 Brett Gladys 266 James Nguyen ' 201 Vice President Of Finance Crystal Folk 464 Tyrell A. Fiduccia 329 Corporate Secretary Eric M. Roper 633 Child Care Director UNDETERMINED Undergraduate Representatives Shannon Barnett 437 Marc DeGuzman 261 Alan Avery-Medina 209 Angineen L. Hardin 179 Jacqueline Cambell 115 College of Arts & Sciences Reps. Shannon Leah Tweed 305 Maria F. Schroeder 298 Kristie McMullen 285 College Of Business Administration Reps. Deanna C. Garcia 109 Scott W O’Hare . 81 Terra Nelson 77 Nina Robinson 67 Matthew E. Coultas 31 College Of Representatives VACANT cafe while looking for jobs in the Spanish field. “I came across someone who didn’t need anyone at the time, but told me that if I could come up with a busi­ ness proposal that would work, he would back it financially,” DuBois said. “That person backed out, but others came forward, including two university employ­ ees who remain silent partners in the business.” By November of 1996, DuBois had a lease from the city and by April of 1997 had the permits needed to open Power Surge. The cafe opened with four employees on Dec. 1,1997. While DuBois had originally intended to serve only coffee and pas­ tries, he had so many requests for sandwiches that the cafe began serving food within the first month, and began catering not long after. “As a favor, we catered a Chamber of Commerce event that President Gonzalez was at, and he inquired about catering. At the time, the business was really taking a turn toward catering,” DuBois said. The cafe has since catered many of the events at CSUSM, and will continue to do so. Power Surge will also con­ tinue to provide sandwiches to The Educated Bean, the campus coffee stand. Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award ASI Board Members »>A rticle cont. on pg. 3 [knd] professional campaigning efforts,” as the primary reasons behind this year’s drastic increase in student voting. The ASI Elections Com­ mittee, with the assistance of Instructional and Information Technology Services (UTS), revamped the electoral process for 2002. The introduction of the On-Line Election website, coupled with the extended fiveday voting period, were intended to make voting convenient for all students. Past elections have been held over a two-day period using paper ballots, often cre­ ating scheduling conflicts for potential voters. The following are the results of the spring 2002 ASI elections ; winners will hold office for the 2002-2003 school year. disappointed that their “place” is gone. Long-time fixture Garth Hansen said, “It’s a Starbucks conspiracy. I’m really looking forward to the gas station the city will likely put in on this comer. I guess I’ll hang out at the gas sta­ tion, drinking coffee.” “The hardest part will be not seeing regular faces everyday there are probably more than 200 people I’d like to thank by name for their support,” DuBois said. “It’s been a phenomenal experi­ ence, and I’ll miss everyone, but I’m looking forward.” DuBois, a Spanish major who graduated from CSUSM in 1996, came up with the idea for the Education Post Baccalaureate Represen­ tatives Tumona L. Austin 30 VACANT Students with questions regarding election results should contact ASI in University Com­ mons 203,760/750-4990. »>Article cont. from pg. 1 Africa. This project is described in detail in: Computer-based Education and Training in South Africa: A Collection of Case Studies, Ed. R. Lippert, JL van Schaik Publishers, Pretoria (1993) “A decade of computer assisted learning at Rhodes Uni­ versity” pages 29-50. Over the years, Oberem has earned more than 10 awards and scholarships for his work in physics and chemistry and com­ puter science. He was also a nom­ inee for the CSUSM President’s Award for innovation in teach­ ing last year. His research has focused on the development of intelligent computer tutors for introductory physics classes that have a spe­ cial natural language system enabling the program to con­ duct a realistic dialogue with students. He has developed numerous computer programs to teach physics and other sub­ jects including ALBERT, FREEBODY and PHOTOELECTRIC. ALBERT is a physics prob­ lem-solving monitor and coach designed to teach students how to solve problems in one-dimen­ sional kinematics. It records the entire dialogue with the students for later review by the instructor. This output reads like an inter­ view transcript and is useful for tracking student progress in a Dr. Oberem Loves Teaching. Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey class and for research in problem solving. ALBERT is most useful for students at high school and introductory college level. FREEBODY is an intelli­ gent computer tutor that stu­ dents use to practice drawing free-body diagrams. The student draws vectors on the computer to represent the forces acting in a given physical situation and types in a description of each force. FREEBODY was a winner in the fifth annual Computers in Physics National Software Com­ petition in 1994. PHOTOELECTRIC is an advanced computer tutor that helps students develop a proper understanding of the photoelec­ tric effect. This program pres­ ents students with an electric circuit and allows them to draw a graph freehand on the com­ puter screen. The computer can interpret the graph and use the results to design an interaction with the student. It uses a sim­ ilar dialogue system to discuss the photoelectric concepts with a student in plain English. * ^History and software infor­ mation contributed by Dr. Oberem. �R aising Abuse & Assault Awareness Written and Compiled By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor * ration from others and self, and restricted range of emotions, such as inability to have loving feel­ ings. Deciding on Getting Treatment ________ Give me life, give me pain, give me myself again." - Tori Amos. People have asked me, “Why are you compiling a feature on sexual assault?” and “Were you sexually assaulted?” The answer is yes, someone sexually For many rape victims, it’s assaulted me. I am not comfort­ able with sharing my story with easy to put off getting treatment our readership, but I am willing because the memory of the event to share what I have learned. Is is so painful or so feared that sexual assault a horrifying expe­ it seems best to avoid it. Some rience? Most definitely. Distress­ people even deny that the event ing to hear or read about? It occurred or that it bothered them. Unfortunately, evidence and clin­ should be. Uncommon? No. The Counseling Center for ical experience show that mem­ Loved Ones of Sexual Assault/ ories of traumatic events do not Abuse Survivors: A Guide for just fade away like other more Friends, Family and Partners trivial memories. Putting off deal­ states that, *As many as one in ing with traumatic memories just four college women become vic­ makes the work you’ll have to do tims of attempted or completed in therapy more complicated and rape during their college years. lengthy. The treatment of traumatic In 60-80 percent of rapes, the stress (or Post-Traumatic Stress assailant and the victim know each other and over half of the Disorder) involves re-experiencing the traumatic events. In therrapes happen on a date.” apy, you should learn from the What is Sexual Assault and incident (s) that what you did was Sexual Abuse? probably the best you could have It is important to note that these definitions are gender neu­ done to survive at the time. Once tral. Sexual assault and sexual traumatic events have been fully abuse are emotionally devastat­ re-experienced in this way, they should not re-emerge in dreams ing to victims of either sex. or in waking thoughts (flashbacks Sexual Assault is any form of sexual penetration, oral, anal, or intrusive thoughts). The mental and emotional or vaginal, where the victim does effects may last a lifetime, but not— is unable to— or give know­ ing consent. Sexual assault is also crisis counseling and rape sup­ called rape. Acquaintance rape is port groups can help reduce long­ sexual assault when the victim term effects and help a victim knows the attacker. This includes cope with feelings of isolation, guilt, depression, or anxiety. It’s date rape. Sexual abuse is sexual con­ important to get emotional and tact, not involving penetration, in psychological support. Contact which the victim does not— is a hospital, psychologist, social or unable to— knowing consent. worker, or rape crisis center to give Sexual contact, not involving find out about the resources avail­ penetration, may include inten­ able to you. You may benefit from tional fondling by the assailant a support group where you can (directly or through clothing) share your feelings with others of the sex organs, buttocks, or who have had a similar traumatic breasts for the purpose of sexual experience. Do not isolate yourself. Allow gratification of the assailant. The definition also includes the victim family members to provide emo­ being coerced into fondling the tional support. There are family counseling programs for family assailant. members who need help dealing Getting Help Here are some of the psy­ with their concerns. chological symptoms of sexual Common Responses to Recent trauma that you can experience: Sexual Assault/Abuse Survivors differ in their Confusion, difficulty sleeping, headaches, increasing fears, over- responses to assault/abuse. The long-term effects may be influeating, * ---- -- enced by the severity difficulty am learning not to say I of the assault the concen­ s existing t r a t i n g , was raped, but a man raped survivor’ me. Grammatically, this is the coping skills, and the u n ex p l a i n e d difference between the pas- support the person has sive and active voice. As afterwards. Nevertheemotional outbursts, I often tell my writing stu- less> the following p a n i c dents, the active voice is pre- responses are experiat t acks , f erred unless you are trying to ence(* m surviany anxiety, h ide responsibility."-Patricia vars‘ ., A survivor s selfdepression Weaver Francisco esteem often and palpi­ 'diminishes after an tations. assault or abuse. Frequently Why Treat Sexual Trauma? he/she feels shamed, humiliated, If the trauma causing the above symptoms is not treated, guilty, angry, and powerless. A they can worsen and develop into survivor may experience flash­ the following patterns and prob­ backs of the incident and may lems: distressing memories or experience nightmares or other dreams, loss of interest in what sleep disturbances. Often times, were meaningful activities, emo­ survivors fear being alone and tional numbing and increased fear a future attack. A survivor anger, increased health problems, may not be able to concentrate feelings of detachment or sepa­ and focus. This can affect aca­ demic and/or job performance. A survivor’s attitude toward his/her body may be negatively affected. This change may lead to self-abuse (e.g., alcohol abuse, overeating, self-mutilation, etc.) The survivor may find it diffi­ cult to trust and to be intimate with others. She/he may not want sexual intimacy for some time or may engage in risky sexual behaviors. Common Phases: Survivors often go through three general phases. (The phases do not always occur in the order listed below.) Phase One: This phase may last a few days to several weeks. The survivor may experience .shock and severe distress, con­ fusion, disorientation, anger, and rage. Phase Two: The survivor often wishes to forget the inci­ dent and return to “normal.” It is common to want to suppress feel­ ings in order to forget about the incident and regain control. How­ ever, the crisis is not resolved. Phase Three: The survivor is ready to begin to deal with the feelings associated with the assault/abuse. This phase usually involves re-experiencing feelings, thoughts, and memories of the assault/abuse. This healing pro­ cess may vary in duration. * Throughout all three phases, survivors need supportive people (friends, family, loved ones.) A survivor support group and/or a counselor can also be of help. How to help a survivor of sexual assault/abuse — “Sometimes I hear my voice and ifs been here, silent all these years.7 -iori Amos. * Talk, listen, respect and be emotionally available to the sur­ vivor. Accept what the survivor tells you. Accept the fact that the assault/abuse happened. Under­ stand that it is not the survivor’s fault. Do not blame the survivor. No one deserves to be sexually assaulted or abused, even when you feel poor judgments were made by the survivor. Do not blame yourself either. The only person who is at fault is the person who committed the crime. Suggest options and actions (medical, psychological and other assistance), but let the survivor decide what action to take. Let the survivor talk about the inci­ dent, but don’t force a discus­ sion. Respect and understand that temporarily the survivor may become distant from loved ones. Assure the survivor that you will be available to provide support throughout the process of recov­ ery. Give the survivor time to heal. Moderate your natural ten­ dencies to become overprotective. The survivor may need to seek medical attention immedi­ ately. You can help by encour­ aging and accompanying the survivor to obtain medical atten­ tion. If the survivor wishes to seek criminal action, this should be done as soon as possible. Additional Suggestions for the Romantic Partner of the Survi- fAPlinac themselves feelings and defend themselves, V Ask for permission before often with the help of another °r touching or holding the survivor, person whom they trust. not rush sexual contact The Frances S. s u rv iv o r to decide when it Dayee, teaches children sexual is right to have sexual------------------ ---------- assault prevention contact, and to pace “Did you want to tools. It is a manual the intensity of involve- g ee m e broken? °.n * 6 ^nderD o needs Bowedheadand lowered eyes? Shoulders falling * down like tear­ drops. Weakened by my soulful cries... Leaving behind nights o f terror andfear I rise Into Odaybreak that’s wondrously clear renewal of sexual interabuse to be read by est may occur at a slow Parents a“d chl1•. i dren together. dren pace. Discuss-•the sub­ (Of course, ject of sex in a non-sexthere are many ual environment (i.e., books and websites not in bed).* available. Many of Teaching Your Chil­ these books are dren About Sexual written for chil­ Abuse/Assault dren, while others Young children help parents decide need to'know how to how and when to identify sexual abuse/ talk to their chil­ assault. It is extremely dren about abuse.) important that they C S U S M ’s know ‘good touch’ Counseling and from ‘bad touch’ and Psychological what to do if they expe­ Services (CAPS), I rise rience ‘bad’ touch. located in the San Here are two books I rise Marcos Ambula­ I highly recommend I r ise” tory Care Center that are available - Still I Rise, (SMACC) at 120 through the Cal State San Marcos Library Maya Angelou Craven Dr. Suite 102, also provides or through inter-library help for students, faculty and loan (ILL): No More Secrets for Me, by staff in need of advice and atten­ Jane Aaron, shares four separate tion concerning sexual abuse. stories on the theme of sexual * Information from http:// abuse of children. The young vic- www.couns.uiuc.edu and http:// tlms are able to articulate their www.healthyplace.com._______ A v o id D a te R a p e tfemem&er: J o matter he*v many or howfew safety precautions V you use, it is neveryourfault | f you ate raped. * D ec id e o n y o u r p e r s o n a l se x u al lim its; k n o w w hat yon w ill do or will n o t do. * . C o m m u n ic a te c le a rly - m ake sure y o u r date understands y o u r sexual lim its. • B e a s s e rtiv e - stan d up for y o u r rig h ts. Y o u h av e a tig h t to pro tect yo u r body. , • A v o id a lc o h o l a n d d r u g s - th ey m ay im p a ir y o u r thought and action. ♦ D ate with friends until you feel com fortable w ith a n ew date. N ev e r leav e a b ar or p atty w ith som eo n e y o u h a v e just m et. D o n t le t y o u rself be isolated. • S tay in c o n tro l - offer to share expenses so th e re is no question o f* owing* y o u r date. C arry ex tra m o n ey to get y o u h o m e o r to m ake a phone call for help. * T r u s t y o u r in tu itio n - i f you feel th a t th ere is som ething w ro n g w ith a p erso n o r situation, got aw ay im m ediately S o u rce: h ttp ://w w w .h e a ith 5T place.com Sexual Assault Statistics According to the victimization survey, 261,053 rapes and sexual assaults occurred in the United States in 2001. In 2001,17 percent of rape or sexual assault victims were victimized by an intimate. Women were raped or sexually assaulted by an inti­ mate more frequently than men (18 percent vs. 3 percent). Police recorded 90,186 incidents of forcible rape in 2001. Of these reports, 46.9 percent resulted in an arrest of at least one person. Findings from a study of 3,006 women revealed that a rape victim Was nine times more likely to receive timely medical care if she reported die assault to the police Or other authorities. Three out of fow victims in this study who reported the rape to police received medical care, whereas only 15 percent of rape victims who did not report the crime receivedpost-rape medical care. It is estimated that only 10 percent of rapes are reported to the police. Among college women, nine in 10 victims of rape and sexual assault knew their offender. 13 percent of completed rapes, 35 percent of attempted rapes, and*22.9 percent of threatened rapes happened during a date. Off-campus sexual victimization is much more common among col­ lege women than on-campus victimization. Of victims of completed rape, 33.7 percent were victimized on campus, and 66.3 percent offcampus. In reported college-level assault cases, 75 percent of the male perpe­ trators and 55 percent of the female victims report that alcohol was involved at the time of the incident. Less than 5 percentof completed or attempted rapes against college women were reported to law enforcement. However, in two thirds of the incidents, the victim did tell another person, usually a friend, not family or school officials. Copyright 2002 National Center for Victims of Crime . WashingtQn, DC �RAD Class: No Men are-A llowed By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer “You are a resource to every woman you know,” said Officer Mario Samz. head instructor of the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program, in closing at the last of the four three-hour training classes for Basic Rape Aggression Defense. One major fear many women hold is that of being raped. It’s a realistic fear, since a national statistic holds that one out of every four college women will be sexually assaulted during her four years i n college. One way that colleges around the world are trying to lower those odds is through Basic R.A.D. Basic R.A.D was designed specifically for women, to show them not only how to defend themselves if they are attacked, but also to show them how to prevent being raped. In 12 hours, a deceivingly short amount of time, participants are able to learn about how to become more aware of surroundings, the do’s and don’ts of surviving an attack, and of course, defense techniques. I recently graduated from the Basic R.A.D. course here on campus. During the beginning of the course, Barbara Sainz, the wife of Officer Sainz as well as a certified instructor of R.A.D., asked us about our expectations of the class to ensure that we were being realistic. Many just wanted to feel more secure as a woman, be it because they worked odd hours, lived in a shady neigh­ borhood, or just wanted to be a more confident and self-reliant woman. At the end of the course we reviewed what we had said to see if we reached our goals, and I must say that not only did we succeeded at doing so, but we went above and beyond our expectations. One thing stressed through­ out the course was that no men could be involved in our train­ ing, with the exception of our male instructors. We could not practice with a male, and males were unable to attend any of the four sessions. “Unfortunately, it is your boyfriend, husband or even your friend that you might one day have to defend yourself against,” said Sainz. R.A.D. Class. Pride Photo The course was not only fun, but truly effective. The tech­ niques we were taught are func­ tional and for the most part easy to do. The key to the course is prac­ tice - practicing the techniques as well as practicing saying no. As fun as it was, we were still able to take away much more than any of us expected. “We’re not sup­ posed to be tough. It’s good to know I can defend myself ... I learned much more than I thought I could,” said Jennifer Nowothy, a senior at CSUSM. ‘Tm aware of everything now,” said Tracey Veres, a freshman at CSUSM. The final class meeting is a simulation. “You will be able to practice everything you learn. If you freeze this is the place to do it, so we can coach you through it and hopefully prevent you from freezing if a situation were to really occur,” said Sainz. During the simulation, the two instruc­ tors, Officer Mario Sainz and Officer Marlin Estepa, as well as retired Officer John Smithers, an instructor of instructors of R.A.D., all suited up and simu­ lated attacking;us so we could practice what we learned. Bar­ bara Sainz and Geraldine Smith­ ers, both certified instructors, made sure that the scenarios were safe and that we were using the techniques practiced to our full advantage. At least half of the class was so excited about their end results that they want to be able to teach women the art of R.A.D. by becoming R.A.D. instructors. These women also spoke of form­ ing a club that would enable them to continue practicing together and promote the awareness of sexual assault to other women on campus. “We could post flyers and have a booth like all the other clubs ” said Carey Moya, junior at CSUSM. “We could try to hold sessions to educate people, try to convince other women to take R.A.D. and practice ” said Nowothy. R.A.D. is held at least three times a year on the CSUSM campus. “We try to hold as many as possible, but space is limited,” said Sainz. The fee to attend the Basic R.A.D. course is only $20 and for this cost, any woman at any age is able to attend as many times as they’d like, with no limitation on visits. During the summer, an advanced course will be offered, which enhances basic skills and teaches participants how to handle certain weapons. According to Yvonne Muelman, an instructor at CSUSM who took the course, “Previous to R.A.D, I thought of myself as a woman who carried herself with confidence and could react in a threatening situation. PostR.A.D., I know I carry myself with confidence and can react well in a threatening situation. It confirms your ability to defend yourself; and anyone who takes it has the tools to never be a victim.” CSUSM’s ASI Attends Annual Conference in Sacramento By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer CSUSM’s Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) attended the California Higher Edu­ cation Student Summit’s annual confer­ ence the weekend of March 4 to lobby against student tuition* fee increases and to support the Facilities Bond Measure. The forum, held this year in Sacramento, was open to all California State Univer­ sity (CSU) student representatives. The attendees participated in leadership work­ shops, listened to guest speakers and vis­ ited with legislators who represent the San Diego area. ASI members were informed during the conference that the budget deficit Cal­ ifornia faces “will require many [educa­ tional] programs across the state to be cut and budgets to be reduced,” accord­ ing to the California State Student Asso­ ciation (CSSA) press release. During their visits with members of several legislative offices, ASI members strongly urged those in power not to increase student fees. “If tuition fees are increased, this will decrease accessibility and affordability for students,” said Jocelyn Brown, ASI vice president of External Affairs, who attended the conference. . A similar situation occurred in the early 1990s, during the last budget crisis, and, according to the CSSA press release, fees for the CSU “skyrocketed and many students were forced to delay or cancel tina’s deli 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA 92069 One mile north of 78. Always 10% student discount with valid ID yyyyyyyyyyyy A+SUBS Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. 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Keating and Clark plan to shoot the movie for the big screen this summer. Along with her Navajo friend Dolores Brown, Keating has been working on “Spider Woman” for a few years now. “For a long time I’ve thought to do a story about Navajo women, because the women that I’ve worked with in Thoreau (New Mexico) were just so impressive.” Keating, who has written many stage plays, explained that the motivation for writing a screenplay was based on the simple fact that, ‘‘you really can’t separate Navajo cul­ ture from the land. They go together really intimately.” Growing up in a 100-percent white suburb of Sacramento in the 1950s, Keating felt an early urge to explore cultural diversity. Her intense interest in Native Ameri­ can culture emerged throughout her three years of volunteer work on an Indian mission in central Washington. Not only did she find passion for her work, but also for her co-worker Jo Keating, an edu­ cation teacher at CSUSM. Their romance soon resulted in mar­ riage, and together they decided to change setting and follow their friends to America’s big­ gest Indian reservation in New Mexico to teach at a Navajo High School. For 22 years they lived and worked on the reservation in a little town named Thoreau. The fictional story “Spider Woman,” which is set in the same New Mexican location in which Keating used tp work and live, is centered around three gener­ ations of women in a Navajo family, although, according to Keating, “there are lots of guys in it, too.” The main character is a young woman in her twen­ ties, who was adopted by a white family when she was a baby, and who later decides to go back to her roots and find her Navajo family. The storyline is reflected in the title of the screenplay: “Spider Woman.” According to Navajo mythology, Keating explained, there is a very powerful entity called spider woman, who lives on spider rock in Arizona. She is part of the Navajo creation story, in which she helps two lost broth­ ers find their father. In Keating’s screenplay, it is the young Navajo woman who travels to Arizona in order to approach spider women for help to find her family. Keating proudly explained, “We’ve been dealing with a pro­ fessional producer who agreed to produce the movie a year and a half ago. He saw the script and really liked it.” Clark, whose tele­ vision and film credits include “A Man Called Hawk” and “The Court-Martial of Jackie Robin­ son,” has been inlhe business for 25 years. According to Keating, he got tired of the whole orga­ nizational structure of big-budget productions and decided to go independent a few years ago. “We were just lucky enough to get our script to him at a point where he was looking for proj­ ects,” Keating said. Clark promoted the script among many friends in the media business, all of who agreed to be part of the project. At that point, Keating realized that her dream was about to become reality and that she needed to start raising some seed money. “In order to attach people to a project and do some other very basic preproduction and put together a business plan, you need some money!” Friends, family, co-workers and other teachers in the com­ munity were the initial investors, and so Keating was able to raise an initial $ 80,000, which covered the business plan and enabled her to sign director Charles Mills and a couple of actors. For Mills, who has been a cinematographer for many years in the entertainment industry, the screenplay “Spider Woman” will be his first directing job. Mills surely will be able to draw from his big-budget studio expe­ riences, like Beverly Hills Cop II and the independent film Boyz in the Hood, for which he received awards for cinematography. Keating said, “We haven’t cast any of the Navajo parts yet and, of course, that’s going to be the vast majority. But we have cast two of the supporting roles that are non-Navajo.” One of the more recognizable actors is Richard Grieco, who did a lot of television in the 80s, includ­ ing the hit-series “Booker” and “21 Jump Street.’’ Because of his recent work in many indepen­ dent movies, Grieco found fame and fortune in Europe. Although he is better known abroad than in the States, Keating explained, “One of the considerations we look for in putting together the business plan is to bring people on board that, when we go to sell the distribution rights for Europe and Japan and so on, there are names that those distributors rec­ ognize.” Another supporting role has been given to actor David Strathaim, who gained his work­ ing experience in dozens of movies and TV sedes, including the film L.A. Confidential. While Keating plans to begin shooting in New Mexico this summer, she and her production team are still faced with a lot of fundraising work in order to cover the movie’s costs. 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Amtrak offers things that a car doesn’t: reclining seats, pil­ lows, AC/DC plug in outlets and your choice of many alcoholic beverages, as well as food. The train is a great substitute for driv­ ing to Santa Barbara for many reasons. One particular reason that jumps to my mind is LA traffic on a Friday afternoon. Not only LA traffic, but you also get great coastal views the whole way up, that may include views of dolphins and, at this time O f year, whales. The best way to get started on your weekend adventure is to plan if you’re going to stay for one or two nights. If you’re going to stay two nights, definitely try and leave as early as possible on Friday. If not, leave early Sat­ urday morning. Once yOu get to Santa Barbara the possibilities are endless. If you like beaches, I suggest that you get off on the Carpinteria exit and walk directly across the street and go to Carpinteria State Beach. 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Ingredients: 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef Next, pour in half of the remain­ 1 onion, chopped ing meat sauce, followed by the 1 can (28 oz) stewed, chopped tomatoes 1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce 1 package (8 oz) lasa­ gna noodles, cooked 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozza­ rella cheese 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese Photo Courtesy o f Vi cup grated Parme­ http://www.regit. com/regirest/malaysia/ san cheese recipe/chlamesa.htm Our typical salad is let­ tuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and lemon. First, lay the dried bread on a flat plate. Beat two eggs, first Wash all the vegetables. Photo Courtesy o f http:// the egg white until it rises up wwwxletocbunpocotvxxjm/necetm/mSanesaston Cut the lettuce, and set it and looks like foam, then add on the center of a big plate. the yolk. Mix them together Add the tomatoes and for 30 seconds. Gently cover ature with enough oil to cook cucumbers around the lettuce the meat with this mix before the meat. 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Our address is 1620 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 �Attila & Dave Project Use Music to 'Room' for Improvement Tone down the violence and lan­ By DAVID YANAGI guage, replace Jodie Foster with, E xplore the Realms of the Mind Pride Staff Writer say, Mare Winningham and you Promotion Photo. Photo Courtesy o f Attila & Dave Project. By JAMES NEWELL . Pride Editor sound comes from a wide range band that is still progressing of influences prominent through­ and searching for originality in out “Lifeline.” From the eerie the wojrld of creative arts where “I take my steps along the beckoning of Pink Floyd to more many critics say everything has paths that move and weave like a classical arrangements of bands already been done. The Attila & thousand fingers. How do I know like Rush and Yes, Attila & Dave Dave Project seems to use more where to go? - So many ways Project can easily be judged on modem influences from a wider that I can’t see.” former premises. But instead of variety of styles to find a sound following this tired and boring not easily placed in generally As I sat listening to the critical format, I listened more accepted genres. The album is arranged well diverse styles and influences carefully, and it seems to me they accentuated in the songs of Attila step aside from worrying about and progresses smoothly, leading & Dave Project, I felt I should where they find their sound and the listener through the minds let their words speak for them­ how they are compared to other of the songwriters, showing the amount of selves. The band is a trio from the bands and just play from thought put n 'n T T T 'n T A T San Francisco Bay Area and was their true creative spirits. The lyrics of the songs XVHi V I i j VV into both scheduled to perform in Found­ the indi­ ers’ Plaza on Wednesday, March follow a similar format to 27, as a part of the “Make the the music itself. They speak of vidual songs and how each fits Break” festivities, but due to the dark and light characteristics into the larger progression of the unforeseen circumstances had to of nature, taking a metaphysical album. The songs have a dis­ journey into mental exploration. tinct flavor and are independent cancel the show. of the major­ As for ity of their music, mainstream it is not music. The something band does for you to most of its pull out own pro­ your bag of motion and standard remaining mu s ic with an inde­ industry pendent label labels. You has allowed would be members to better off let the music sitting in a speak for closed room itself. - alone - to The band make a deci­ is made up of sion for bassist/synthyourself. keyboardist/ A ft e r vocalist Attila listening to Medveczky, their newest guitarist and album, vocalist Dave “Lifeline,” Stevenson one word and drum and comes to my percussionist mind Rusty diversi ty. Aceves. The band In the uses guitars, _ Attila & Dave piano, bass, CD over Project press drums, synthe­ Photo Courtesy o f Attila & Dave Project. release the band sizers, and var­ ious percussion instruments to A good example of their virtu- claims to have “solid tunes, damn create a sound all its own. The osity is the over 7-minute song, good shows.” Considering the songs many times begin mellow Hills and Valleys, which begins amount of sound and layers of and heartfelt, but rapidly prog­ soft and disillusioned, then builds instrumentation on the album, if ress in dynamic crescendos only to fast- paced and distorted rock you get the chance it would defi­ to break and fall back, releasing and roll, with the singer asking nitely be interesting and worth­ the energy they built along the the question, “How can I find my while to see what and how they perform on stage as a three-piece way. band. The diversity of the band’s What happens when you have a Lifetime Channel film, combine an Academy Award- complete with the obligatory winning actress, a talented direc­ woman soaking in the tub as the tor, and a script unfit to hold prelude to domestic danger. And, as in some of his previ­ up the short leg of a wobbly table? You get the recipe for ous work (Jurassic Park 2, Snake Panic Room, David Fincher’s Eyes), Koepp seems to have a latest thriller. Mediocre at its worst and adequate at its best, Panic Room is a forgettable tale about a recently divorced woman, her pre-teen daughter, and three persistent thieves determined to ruin the first night in their new Manhattan home. But Inside the Panic Room this isn’t your average Photo Courtesy o f http:// townhouse; it contains www.sonypictures.com/movies/panicroom/ an impenetrable bomb shelter-esque closet for safely knack for writing dialogue and locking oneself away from scenes that have more impact in intruders. Meg (Jodie Foster) the trailer than the actual film. and daughter Sarah (Kristen His attempt at sprinkling some Stewart) manage to secure them­ humor into the script at one point selves in this ‘panic room’ before involves the daughter instruct­ the bad guys can have their way. ing her mom on the use of the But the room that’s protect­ F-word. Not exactly side-split­ ing them is also the one that ting amusement. The strengths of this film lie contains what the burglars are within Fincher’s stylistic direc­ after. And they’re not leaving until they get what they came tion, the competent acting, and a solid musical for. score. Pinch­ Picture a ers’s com­ dark Home mand and Alone for creativity adults. John with a Hughes camera is s h o u l d ’ve evident here, gotten a and it is what writing makes him Two o f the Three Intruders credit on this such a Photo Courtesy o f http:// film, as there wwwsonypictures.com/movies/panicnxm/ r e s p e c t e d are many filmmaker. similarities Jodie Foster gives a solid per­ between the two. Unfortunately, the premise worked better for formance after replacing Nicole laughs with Macaulay Culkin Kidman, who had to drop out then it does for nail-biting sus­ of the project because of a knee injury. Kristen Stewart as the pense in this production. Panic Room falls short of androgynous- looking daughter achieving the thrill quota is annoying at times, but she expected for this type of film. manages. The three intruders, Forest Whitaker, There are some tense Jared Leto and scenes, but unless someone Dwight Yoakam, spills Raisenettes down the back of your shirt, don’t expect are a bit saddled by some char­ to spend too much time on the acter cliches, but still make fine edge of your seat. Fincher seems contributions. Whitaker in par­ to recognize the fact that he’s ticular is able to offer some depth milking a fairly limited concept, to his role; his subtle looks and and when the most suspenseful mannerisms depict more layers than the part as writ­ ten. Even though Panic Room is not up to par with Fincher’s past work (Fight Club, Seven), there are still some redeeming quali­ ties. And if you’re hell­ bent on seeing a thriller without any expecta­ Meg Outside the Panic Room tions of viewing some­ Photo Courtesy o f http:// thing noteworthy, you www.sonypictures.com/movies/panicroom/ could do worse. But if you’re looking for a scene occurs, it’s presented in truly satisfying return on your slow motion, as if to maximize a $9 (or more) investment, con­ thin script. sider exploring other options. Screenwriter David Koepp Panic Room is a Columbia should be very pleased his work Pictures release and rated R by was in the hands of such a gifted the MPAA for violence and lan­ cast and crew, otherwise this guage. Running time is 1 hour, would have been an overblown 40 minutes, and it will open in television movie of the week. theaters March 29. REVIEW �Y Tu Manti Tamhieir /And Your Mother Too: Not A Reflection of Modem Mexico p.m. because the sponsors were before the girls leave for Europe. U.S. to improve their lives; they eign films, which in the past was given plaques for “their contri­ While waiting to go to the air- show people asking for donations nonexistent. Furthermore, the perfor­ bution to making this possible,” mance of both the actresses San Diego Latino Film Fes­ as Yolanda S. Walther-Meade, and actors was good because tival 2002 kicked off its Media the host, noted. they were realistic and did not Arts Center San Diego’s Ninth Carlos Cuaron, the produc­ over-perform their characters, Annual festival, presenting “Y er’s brother, wrote the movie, which probably was an impor­ Tu Mama Tambien,” translated which focuses on two Mexican tant factor in this film’s popu­ meaning “And Your Mama Too/’ teenagers, Tenoch (Luna) and larity. at the Mann Hazard Center on Julio (Garcia), who are best Victor Payan wrote in the Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. friends. Tenoch belongs to a Film Festival program, Three of the movie’s actors, rich aristocratic and politically“Cuaron strips away the roman­ Gael Garcia, Diego Luna and corrupt family who has a long­ tic trappings of his Hollywood Maria Aura, one of the girlfriends standing friendship with the hits [which include A Little in the movie, and the producer, Mexican president, while Julio Princess and the modernized Alfonso Cuaron, gave a small belongs to the average working adaptation of Great Expectaspeech to the audience. class. However, these class dif­ tions].” “I hoped that one day when ferences do not influence their If it is a reflection of you went to the movies you would hidden addictions to marijuana always have a movie in Spanish and alcohol. modern youth in Mexico, I Photo Couriesy o f http://www.rottentomatoes.eom/m/YTuMamTambin... Thank you for supporting am sad for my nation and The friends are also overly1110860/photos.php Spanish films,” said Luna. sexually active with their girl­ especially disappointed in our The movie quickly sold out friends. And this is where the youth. If this is the type of movie and the ideas that we are port to say goodbye, Julio and for girls to be school queens, exporting from Mexico describ­ his girlfriend have sex in the police brutality against the peas­ ing our society to the world, I girl’s bedroom while her par­ ants or campesinos, and the effect hope people will not take the ents are waiting outside to take of globalization, as people lose film as a literal example Mexi­ their jobs because of the govern­ can society, because this is not her to the airport. Suddenly finding them­ ment’s involvement, in what used reality. Mexico’s youth, like any selves single and with a strong to be their jobs. These scenes are other society, has drug problems desire to seek pleasure, the two the best part of the movie because and hormonal imbalances, but boys meet Tenoch’s cousin’s they show the real cultural side the teens in this film are not the wife, the Spanish Luisa (Mari- of Mexico. The film shows the norm. bel Verdu), whom they find side of Mexico I would not want to attractive. They invite her on a that in many films see this movie again. road trip to a beach called Boca has been ignored. I just hope that in the del Cielo, or Heaven’s Mouth. Although it is not future better Mexican (However, this is just a ploy to done on a major scale, the most cultural movies will be made. get her to go with them so they important thing is that the movie The same thing goes for Holly­ presents the reality that many wood. can have sex with her.) Photo Courtesy of http://www.rottentomatoes.com/rn/YTuMamTambinlive day-by-day, Finally, Luisa accepts their Mexicans Overall, the theme is what I 1110860/photos.php invitation but only after her hus­ attempting to create awareness disliked most in this film: sex, band, Jano, tell her that he had in those who watch the movie. sex, sex, nudity, nudity, nudity. Is an affair with another woman. Although this awareness or expo­ this the best of Mexican and/or as people began crowding into plot begins. The two friends On this trip, which the movie sure might create some change, I Latino film? I hope not. So, for a line outside in the cold. The attempt to have sex as much focuses on the most, is when both doubt that it will create any major those future producers out there, movie did not start until 7:45 as possible with their girlfriends Tenoch and Julio comeTo realize change in the social and political please choose film themes of their sexual and personal reality, situation of Mexico. better quality that reflect the real­ Y Tu Mama Tambien broke ity of the society you want to por­ and when their friendship is chal­ lenged, as both find out things box office records in Mexico tray. After all, the message you about each other send is that went against what their friendship the pact. audiThe movie ence has a voice-over will see narration that and will explains the lives create of the characters, the the political and impact social situation of on forMexico, and also eig n describes what view ­ happens after ers. As some of the scenes for the and with the char­ audi­ acters at the end ence, of the movie. This b e Photo Courtesy o f http://www.rottentomatoes.com/rn/YTuMamTambinis helpful, espe­ more 1110860/photos.php cially when the active narrator explains viewr to the audience when it was released during the ersand what happens after the scene, summer, making it the biggest analyze what you are being pre­ because it shows the many social opening ever for a Mexican film. sented with a film, rather than changes in Mexico, and it also It was also nominated and won just going with the flow of other gives the audience more infor­ some foreign awards and was people’s perception. mation about the characters. nominated for the Golden Globes The movie has subtitles in The filmmakers show the for the best foreign-language film English and has a running time cultural side of Mexico as the this year. This might indicate the of one hour and 45 minutes. characters head to the beach. birth or development of a more Although the movie has not yet They show people celebrating liberal Mexican society, or a soci­ been rated, the program for the deaths of their loved ones, by ety committed to support and festival says that it is for a mature building altars in their honor, appreciate their own productions audience due to sexual content during an attempt to come to the much more than to support for- and nudity. By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor REVIEW �Controversial Lecture on A Good Student Turnouts The Audience was Attentive to the Lecture Current Political Scandals »>A rticle cont. from pg. 1 to ‘clean up’ the Florida voter governmental voice and urging rolls in advance of the election the audience to “remember there at a taxpayer cost of $4 million. are no connections,” Palast sar­ The initial list of voters this castically added. firm recommended be ‘cleansed’ Congressman Filner and from the rolls included 8,000 Enronresidents of Florida.” The lecture began with an A team led by Greg Palast introduction given by Dr. Byron, found that the majority of these introducing Congressman Bob ‘cleansed’ voters were victims Filner, a 1960s freedom writer of a 15 percent misidentification and noted congressman who rate, which found the outcome stood up and pointed out the of 7,000 voters mistakenly discrepancies of the Bush/Gore removed. As well as finding mis­ election. Byron said the con­ identification of voters, Palast’s gressman is a man whp “has team also found that 54 percent always stood on principal.” of the ‘cleansed’ voters in Hill­ Congressman Filner spoke sborough (a major pro-Bush on aspects of county) were M Africann the Enron controversy W M m K m A me r i c a n . ■ ■ i W i On this, ; and the last Palast presidential showed the election. apdience a Concerning database of the presi­ these sodential elec­ called felons tion, Filner barred from said, “we voting. He [the Demo­ pointed to cratic Party] one listing legitimized and read: the theft of “ T ho m as the elec­ Cooper tion ”4 die On hmmm, it Enron con­ says that he troversy, he was con­ said, “Enron ' Congressional Filner victed of a is not an aber­ ration ... the Pride Photo/Melanie Addington crime in 2007 ... howdidthis real scandal of happen [database] ... who put Enron is a political scandal.” It’s “not why they [Enron] this together?” “You’ve got people that fell but why they were success­ ful for so long and how they were convicted before they were were able to steal, literally, tens bom,” he added with a hardy of millions of dollars from Cal­ laugh from the crowd. “We’ve ifornia,” Filner said, adding to got people that were convicted the already high-fueled political in the future and that’s gonna fire regarding the Enron con­ iook real bad,” Palast said in a troversy. He emphasized this mocking voice. “In all, 189,000 by advising people to “roll back votes cast in Florida were not and peer into the onion of what counted. Why?” Palast also briefly covered Enron represents.” “I think that we need to look at what President Bush’s speculated busi­ Greg [Palast] is looking at,” said ness relationships with the bin Byron, leading into Palast’s pre­ Laden family, prompting some students to quickly leave the sentation. Although Palast What is Greg Palast examin­ audience. ing in the Enron problem? He’s affirmed that he was not making investigating what the Enron any connections with Bush problem really represents, rather having prior knowledge of the than what Enron specifically did. attacks on September 11, he did “The American people should quote a CIA official as saying, not allow the Enron investiga­ “If you want to have a very short tion to stop at just a sort o f‘look, career, start investigating Saudi you know [they] had some busi­ money connections with terror­ ness problems’ and they move ists. Those are our friends, with­ on. The whole political process out them we wouldn’t have oil. is corrupt and we should look Without them we wouldn’t have at it clearly and thoroughly and peace in the Middle East ... Enron is the vehicle to do that/’ those are our friends ... Let us move on.” said Filner. Although Palast currently Greg Palast and his discov­ resides overseas due to self-exile, eries Despite the focus on Enron the native Californian refers to from Congressman Filner, the himself as a “southern Califor­ main focus of Palast’s lecture nia ho-daddy.” Palast’s reputa­ was on the accuracy of the Bush/ tion has stretched throughout the Gore election polls. Palast com­ globe. The Prime Minister of mented on Florida Secretary of Great Britain, Tony Blair, said State, Kathryn Harris, and her of Greg Palast, “Liar, liar, liar.” If you would like more infor­ ‘cleansing’ of votes in Florida. According to an article in Lon­ mation on Gregory Palast, his don’s The Observer; written by work, or his new book, The Best Palast, Kathryn Harris “hired Democracy Money Can Buy; log the services of Choicepoint Inc. onto www.gregpalast.com. a • »>ArticIe cont. from pg. 1 to credibly rebut points of view rera, the Democratic candidate “I thought the remarks of ex­ to which one is personally not in for the 74th District. However, some students were patriot joumalist-in-exile Greg agreement with,” said Byron. already well aware of the work Other than a few walkouts, Palast were excellent in every possible way. In a perfect world, no critical attacks on the speaker Palast has done. “Altogether, I all journalists and those who took place. When 60s activist wasn’t too surprised by some of shape public opinion would have and government dissident Angela the sickening scourges [Palast] as much integ­ rity and intelli­ gence as Palast. Unfortunately, they do not,” said Erik Roper, pres­ ident of the Progressive Activists Net­ work at CSUSM. Before the lecture, more c on s e r v a t i v e groups did not believe anyone would attend. “Young Ameri­ cans for Freedom (YAF) Pride Photo/Metanie Addington supports the right to free Davis spoke last year, conserva­ has uncovered. Greg Palast is speech, regardless of our agree­ tive student groups, like YAF, a great independent mind that ment or disagreement towards protested. “YAF has no opinion has focused on the debate that what is being said. With express about Greg Palast coming to should be taken up in arms by regard to the Palast event, it will speak on campus, so long as the the Democrats. Everyone who is probably be a poorly attended event was hosted and paid for by concerned about the dynamics of lecture due to the public’s lack a student organization and not government should at least read of interest in left-wing conspir­ a night of university-sponsored his book. I was most surprised acy theories, and antiquated pro­ political indoctrination, as was by Bob Filner (congressman of paganda,” said Darren Marks, the case with the Angela Davis the 50th district). I think Bob National Secretary for YAF. event,” said Marks. The political Filner is one of the very few However, students, faculty science department, Democrat bright lights we have in Washing­ and the outside community were Club andliberal off-campus orga­ ton representing us. He deserves unable to find seats as ACD 102 everyone’s support, if for noth­ nizations sponsored the event. filled beyond its capacity of 150. “As far as the conservatives ing else but his honesty and per­ The last in attendance stood or around CSUSM not getting up ceptions about the problems in sat on the stairs. in arms about this event, I think society that personally affect us. “I was pleased with the turn­ that has a lot to do with the fact Bob Filner is a good congress­ out, which I estimated at about that Palast is an expatriate jour­ man,” said John P. Doddridge, 160 or so. I thought that Mr. Palast nalist most people have never vice president for the Democratic presented interesting and wellheard of; the mainstream media Club on campus. researched information to those Nor was the journalist’s work deride his stories as sensationalin attendance. I also appreciated a surprise for Roper. “The way istic journalism and the general Congressman Filner’s agreeing public ignorance [allows this] he exposed the way President to participate and lend credibil­ event to slip under the radar,” Bush stole (with the help of ity to the event, as Mr. Palast’s the Supreme Court) the presRoper said. investi- _______ — ------- idential election, gations the way Kath­ have cererine Harris and tainly Jeb Bush were led to his accessories to this yy docu­ crime, came as no menting surprise to me. It some Most students kept an open all rang disturbingly true. What quite surprising events in recent mind regarding the discussion. bothers me about this? The fact American political life,” said “He presented many documents that the majority of Americans Mike Byron, host of the event that prove his stories true and haven’t heard this news. The fact and political science professor at the U.S. Civil Rights Commis­ that journalists like Palast who CSUSM. sion also verified his documents do world-class investigative jour­ Other attendees left as the as true. The interesting thing nalism can’t get their stories lecture went on past 9 p.m., but is that people that were associ­ into mainstream news because none were visibly angry, nor were ated with the accused would not mainstream news is in cahoots there any angry shouts at the lib­ talk to him when the topic was with the government. Freedom of eral guest. Some in the crowd mentioned, or they were asked speech? Yeah right,” said Roper. did shout out in agreement with to explain documents that linked Until the formation this year the speaker upon hearing more them to these events. They would of the Progressive Activist Net­ evidence against Enron, against become uneasy and hostile, and work and the Democrat Club, the Bush, against Florida and against they would call the authorities only established campus political Election 2000. on him,” said Milica Racic, a clubs were the Republican Club “All attendees are free to CSUSM senior. and the Young Americans for attend or leave as they choose. Some audience members Freedom. A small Green Party However, by not carefully consid­ were concerned about Palast’s began last year, but quickly died ering evidence, however unpleas­ investigations. “Now that [Palast] out as most of the members grad­ ant it may be, before reaching a is bringing out all these items uated. The Democrat Club had conclusion, such persons waive that have not been exposed to me not been on the CSUSM campus the right to speak critically about before and to our news media, since 1996. the events discussed. Listening to it makes me even more scared No one walked out at the opposing points of view and then about our society and where beginning of the event, when and only then rebutting them on we’re going. I think he is a very Democratic speakers Doddridge a factual basis is the only way brave individual,” said John Herand Filner spoke. “No one walked out at the beginning of the en when Democratic speakers Dod­ vt e dridge and Fi , �O pinion 12 Tuesday, April 9, 2Q02 The Campus Beat By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer What is the worst thing that happened to you during spring break? «t * l! PETER ULATANSENIOR/BUSINESS MAJOR ‘‘Hanging out with a lot of people, but didn’t know what to do.” jl ^ ../j g * .§ 1 VERONICA LIZALDE-GRADUATE STUDENT “We made a trip to Rosarito, expecting io stay at this guy’s house that my friend was dating, but when we got there we found out that he had a girlfriend, so we ended up sleeping outside in a mustang with a top that wouldn’t go up and it was raining;” The Pride HAVE A N OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE E D ITO RS TO P RIDE @ CSUSM+ED U Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline for submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish let­ ters. Please contact The Pride i f you are interested in writing news articles. It's Just a Matter of Perspective... Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor SYDNIA MAYFIELD-JUNIOR/ LIBERAL STUDIES MAJOR “I went to Vegas, we got a flat tire and we were stranded in the desert for 6 hours waiting for the tow truck.” CHRISTINE LAPIS-JUNIOR/ LIBERAL STUDIES MAJOR “I found out that I was caught on film ... Girls Gone Wild-Spring Break Edition.” I'm on the outside; I'm on the outside now. This is where it all begins on the outside looking in... You never lived in the streets though you wish you had. Not enough talent to play a guitar. You failed as an artist 'cause you lacked in the confi­ dence Now you're a critic and you're at the top (the top of what)? Faceless surgeons armed with razors Cut out our imagination. It's a strange thing, Deadly reason. You're just a middle class, socialist brat From a suburban family and you never really had to work. And you tell me that we've got to get back To the struggling masses (whoever they are). You talk, talk, talk about suffering and pain; Your mouth is bigger than your entire brain. What the hell do you know about suffering and pain? Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Alyssa Finkelstein Dr. Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. 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Big brother's watching, we watch him back; We see right through his disguise. He tries to scare us, with angry words, But we all know that they're lies. Whole world is waiting Just see the fear in their eyes. Danny Elfman with Oingo Boingo �Surf Team ends First Regular Season JOY WHITMAN for The Pride The Cal State San Marcos’ Surf team competed in its last regular season event on Feb. 24 in Huntington Beach. Key surf­ ers included Jeff Fairbanks, who earned 15 points, George Demarino with 14 points and Ryan McHenry, who earned 11 points. The team placed seventh overall with a total of 23 points. Despite a lingering cold, Dema- rino, the team’s bodyboarder, won his first heat and also claimed his first victory since his return to competition. He per­ formed well in following rounds and advanced to finals, earning third place overall in the College Bodyboarding Division. Fairbanks looked great in his first two rounds of the longboard competition and received two consecutive first places. In round three, Fairbanks just missed the transfer spot and did not advance to finals. McHenry performed well for the first two rounds but just could not get any open waves to help advance him to round three. Despite the absence of Captain Dave Kincannon, who has been out for the past two competi­ tions with a broken leg, and the absence of Julie Russell, who had prior commitments, the CSUSM team placed 8th overall in the regular season. S u rf Team A d v a n eem en t is c r e d ite d to G reat T alent JOY WHITMAN for The Pride Saint Patrick’s Day entailed drinking in more sun rays, waves and wins than alcohol for the Cal State San Marcos’ Surf Team. The State Championships for the NSSA College Team Season was held on March 17 at Churches Beach in San Clemente, located just north of the San Onofre power plant. It was .an exciting competition between rivals Sad­ dleback and Mira Costa Com­ munity Colleges, but two top seeds helped Saddleback clinch the title. Contributing to Saddleback’s success, Coach Mark Mackleroy replaced two members of his team with exceptional standouts who regularly compete for the Pro Surfing Tour of America (PSTA) between the regular and postseason. The first round was a little intimidating for CSUSM, since only seven of nine members were available to compete, but the team pulled through with the talent of those who did compete and placed 8th out of 18 teams, which was good enough to qual­ ify for nationals. For CSUSM, Jeff Fairbanks and Scott Chebagia each earned 12 points, but still missed advanc­ ing from the third round into the quarter finals. Bodyboarder George Demarino and longboarder Dustin Franks gave ter­ rific performances and advanced to finals, placing third and fourth, respectively. The CSUSM team earned a total of 48 points, which was not far from the fifth-place finisher UCSB Vector, who racked up 56 points overall. After placing in the top 12 in the State Championship, the surf team has earned a spot in the Nationals, which will be held over the summer in Dana Point and will see schools from across the country compete for the national title. With the predicted return of shortboarder Dave Kincan­ non and Julie Russel, competing in the girl’s round, the CSUSM team could easily tack on an additional 20 or more points, making fourth place at nationals a very reachable goal. Congratu­ lations, team, on a very success­ ful firstseason and keep up the good work. The Men’s G olf Team Finishes in Fourth Place CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On March 19, the Golf team participated at the Diablo Grande Collegiate Golf Tournament in Pattersdn, California. The team finished in fourth place with a team score of 973 (325-334-314). The tournament was hosted by Drake University of Des Moines, Iowa, at the Diablo Grande Golf Course. The Ranch Course is an i8-hole, 72-par, 7,200-yard championship course. “It turned out to be a good tournament,” said Head Coach Fred Hanover. “It’s a really nice course, and I think the guys learned from the experience. These results will pay off at regionals,” The NAIA Western Regionals will take place April 21-23, with the location to be announced. Individual scores: Ryan Axlund, freshman shot a 239 (77-82-80), Nick Micheli, sophomore shot a 243 (79-82-82), freshmen Ryan Rancatore, shot a 244 (88-83-73), Kellen Wag­ oner, shot a 249 (81-87-81), and Jonathan Ochoa shot a 260 (93-87-80). W illiam s Hurdles into H istory at Cal State San M arcos By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer Freshman Jason E. Williams is proudly representing Cal State San Marcos as one of the best track and field hurdlers in the nation. Williams has recently competed in several meets, con­ tending with some of the top schools and competitors in the country. Williams placed third in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles at the Trojan Invitational at USC, with a time of 53.43 seconds. This mark qualified him for the National Association of Intercol­ legiate Athletics (NAlA) Nation­ als in Kansas this May. He my school,” said Williams. He maintains his exceptional marks by taking practice seriously and remaining “focused and always visualize running each race,” said Williams’ Not only does he . practice everyday with the track and field team, he also wakes up at six in the morning and “‘road runs’ (runs the streets),” said Williams. “I practice to win and you always have to do something a little extra to be the best,” insisted Williams. The easily recognizable 6 -foot-5-inch twenty-year-old is majoring in communications and has maintained a 3.2 G.P.A. His mom is a vice-principal “I practice to win and you always have to do something a little extra to be the -Jason Williams placed first in both the Benny Brown Invitational at Cal State Fullerton with a mark of 52.52 and at the San Diego State Uni­ versity Aztec Invitational with a 52.97. In the California/Nevada State Championship, Williams finished with a 52.10 mark, which placed him second. Williams has been invited to the Mount Sac Relays in Walnut, which he is really looking for­ ward to. “All the top colleges and elite runners in the world will be there,” said Williams. Williams also faces the chal­ lenge of improving his times, because he does not always com­ pete with high-level competitors. At this point, CSUSM is not yet well known for its athletics. “The great thing about track is that it doesn’t matter what school you come from, as long as you put up a good time. People recognize me for my time, not and Williams was “raised in a family where grades and educa­ tion come first. I always have to find time for school. Sometimes, I miss practice to study for a test, but my coach knows I will make up for it,” said Williams. His coach Wes Williams (no relation) has. been an inspiration to him and is the major reason why he transferred from Colo­ rado State to run for the Cou­ gars. He received a scholarship at Colorado State, but for per­ sonal reasons and because of the cold weather, Williams decided to come to San Marcos to be trained by his new mentor, coach Williams. His ultimate goal is to at least make it to the Olym­ pic trials in 2004. At the tender age of 20, Williams is already changing the history of athletics at CSUSM as a track and field pioneer. The Five Percent of the Endownment Provides Security >»Article cont. from pg. 1 money for the athletic scholar­ ship program. The university raised funds through events such as the annual golf tournament, annual Cougar Chase, and dona­ tions from boosters, known as the Cougar Club. “Mrs. Clarke’s gift will make a lasting difference in the lives of many young student athletes,” said Barbara Bashein, who serves as CSUSM’s athletic director and vice president for External Affairs. “Her generosity will enable them to earn college degrees.” Nonetheless, there are no plans for increasing the ath­ letic budget, and there are no plans for adding another inter­ collegiate sport. According to Bashein, in order for another sport to be added, a donor must be found to sponsor that sport. - The golf team was estab­ of the track team is to have three fun. “There are requirements lished through a donation from athletes for every event (there are that need to be fulfilled; schol­ the Kelloggs. Helen Clarke arships are given primar­ sponsored the track and field In orderfor another inter­ ily to recruited students, team, along with the cross­ accordingly to the indi­ country team.' In the mean­ collegiate sport to be vidual event and based time, existing sports like a donor must befound to on performance,” said soccer, lacrosse, basketball, Bright. sponsor that sport volleyball, and surfing can The track program only be part of a club. was made possible by a -Bashein Currently, the track team donation from $200,000 has 40 athletes, “which is from Bob and Ruth Mangood because of trans­ grum, to whom the track portation difficulties, since and field is dedicated to. 19-20 events in track and field,) CSUSM only has four 10-passen­ which is at least 60 athletes. If In addition to the $2.6 mil­ ger vans, and there is no money there is barely enough transporta­ lion donated, Mrs. Clarke had to rent buses. The team cur­ tion for 40 athletes, where would previously donated $1.2 million rently does not have the money to the money come to financially toward the construction of a invest in transportation. Hope­ assist 20 more athletes? This does field house, M. Gordon Clarke. fully as the team grows more, not include the increase in mem­ The M. Gordon Clarke Field the school will provide better and bers of the golf and cross-country House/University Student Union more transportation,” said Scott. team. Further, not all athletes are is expected to be complete in However, as CSUSM’s stu­ receiving scholarships. Students 2003, at a cost of $7.4 million, dent population grows, the goal like Shaun Bright participate for with additional funding from , bonds supported by student fees and other private donations. The university had previously pro­ posed $6.3 million in long-term bonds that would be retired over 30 years through student fees. Much of the rest of the cost of the field house will be paid for with a $1.2 million gift from the late Helene Clarke of Oceans­ ide and from students’ fees that were raised from $30 to $50 per semester on July 1, 2000. Stu­ dent fees will go up an additional $15 per semester in 2007 and $15 more per semester in 2010. Those fees are also expected to pay for a separate student union building, which ^officials plan to open in the year 2019. Over the long run, it is the students who are donat­ ing millions to the athletics, Stu­ dent union, and field, house. �T rack Update: Nine Athletes Have Qualified for the National ^ CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor •Vi Marathon: Omar Zavala, 1:11.36 •400-meter intermediate hurdles: Jason Williams, 52.52 •100-meter: Adam Wright 12.17 • 5,000 meter run: Renee McDon­ ald, 18.01 •Women’s 4 x 100-meter relay: The team consisted of Andrea Jackson, Autumn Wright, Jes­ sica Walker and Tiffany Lowery, 48.43. •5,000 meter run: Kris Hough­ ton, 14:51 “The team this year is a lot stronger and we have more sprinters this year,” said Assis­ tant Coach Wes Williams Jr. Returning sprinters includeAnthony Blacksher, Lucy Downey and Amy Cutshaw. They are not only returning, but have been with the team since it started ~ three years ago. “They make the team more like a team,” said Wil­ liams. The sprinters count with a great athlete from the Colorado State University, Jason Williams. Williams, has already qualified for the NAIA Championships. “He is an outstanding athlete and has a very promising future,” said Wes Williams. In addition, Autumn Wright has also had a great performance and currently has the best time on the West Coast. She transferred from Palomar College. Coaches often times have great goals for their teams and CSUSM is not an exception. Coach Williams wants to have 15-17 sprinters qualified for the NAIA Championship. And Coach Steve Scott wants the same, along with at least four All-American athletes. It is pos­ sible, since the team boasts three returning All-Americans. m The track team prac­ tices Monday-Thursday at 3p.m., on the track field. Friday and weekend prac­ tices depend on upcoming meets. This past Satur­ day, the Cougars competed at San Diego State’s Aztec Invitational. “It was a very competitive race and future meets will be even more competitive,” added both of the coaches. The National Associa­ tion of Intercollegiate Ath­ letics (NAIA) Nationals is scheduled for May 23-25 in Olathe, Kansas. Next track meet will be at Point Loma Nazarene on April 6, 2002. For SDSU’s Invita­ tional scores see the chart on the right hand side. 10 8 15 16 16 5 22 38 39 16 18 22 24 25 26 43 44 13.00 13 6 28 30 31 8 14 13 17 21 31 30 31 Renee McDonald Takes the Lead Photo Courtesy o f Athletics Department Lady Cougar Golfers Improve to Finish in Seventh at Santa Clara University Tournament CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor It was a close score as the women’s golf team made a quick move at the last minute. On March 26, at the Santa Clara University Colby Classic, the team moved up one place to finish in seventh with a final score of 669 (339-330.) The tournament was hosted at the Rancho Canada Golf Club. Among the lady Cou­ gars, junior Jennifer Tunzi shot a 164 (80-84), finish­ ing in the top 20; freshman Stephanie Goss improved by 11 shots to finish with a 165 (88-77); junior Nicole Carnes shot a 171 (82-89); junior Robin 2001 Women's Golf Team Shaft improved by 12 strokes Phoro Courtesy o f Athletic Department to finish with a 172 (92-80); and sophomore Erin Thys 4-5. Scores were not available course. shot a 188 (89-99). The Lady The women’s golf team at time of print. Cougars competed against nine hosted a tournament at the Fallother teams on a par-71 brook Golf Course on April 17 11 21 22 25 14 23 2 9 15 17 • 1- • Event 6 Women’s Discus Throw 130’00.00” Cal St San Marcos Hardee, Tara Event 30 Women’s 5,000 Meter Run 17:55.00 Cal St San Marcos MacDonald, Renee 18:30.00 Cal St San Marcos Cox, Lanele 18:30.00 Cal St San Marcos Niblett, Katherine Event 9 Men’s Long Jump 21’00.00” Cal St San Marcos Juba, Patrick Event 27 Men’s 3,000 Meter Steeplechase 9:30.00 Cal St San Marcos Sullivan, Brian Event 23 Men’s 800 Meter Run 1:58.00 Cal St San Marcos Lessel, Justin 2:05.00 Cal St San Marcos Solorzano, Dax 2:06.00 Cal St San Marcos Cline, Brandon Event 7 Men’s Javelin Throw 177’00.00” Cal St San Marcos Wurz, Edward Event 20 Women’s 200 Meter Dash 25.40 Cal St San Marcos Cutshaw, Amy 25.83 Cal St San Marcos Downey, Lucinda 26.00 Cal St San Marcos Jackson, Andrea 26.00 Cal St San Marcos Lowery, Tiffany 26.00 Cal St San Marcos Walker, Jessica Event 19 Men’s 200 Meter Dash 23.00 Hollingsworth, Gregory Cal St San Marcos Morrow, Yanta Cal St San Marcos Event 13 Men’s High Jump Miller, Ryan 6’00.00” Cal St San Marcos * Event 15 Men’s Pole Vault Barbour, James Cal St San Marcos 15’06.00” Fisher, Christopher 13’00.00” Cal St San Marcos Loza, Moises Cal St San Marcos 13’00.00” Violi, Joseph Cal St San Marcos 13’00.00” Event 33 Men’s 110 Meter High Hurdles Blacksher, Anthony Cal St San Marcos 14.61 Feehan, John Cal St San Marcos 15.0(3 Event 22 Women’s 400 Meter Dash Cutshaw, Amy Cal St San Marcos 58.10 Downey, Lucinda Cal St San Marcos 58.25 Event 21 Men’s 400 Meter Dash Bright, Shaun Cal St San Marcos 50.10 Hollingsworth, Gregory Cal St Sari Marcos 51.64 Event 38 Women’s 4x100 Meter Relay CSM “A” Cal St San Marcos 49.75 Event 37 Men’s 4x100 Meter Relay CSM “A” Cal St San Marcos 43.16 Event 26 Women’s 1,500 Meter Run Mariscal, Felisha Cal St San Marcos 5:10.00 Yamout, Manal Cal St San Marcos 5:10.00 Event 36 Women’s 400 Meter Int Hurdles Jimenez, Abril Cal St San Marcos 1:08.00 Event 18 Women’s 100 Meter Dash Wright, Autumn Cal St San Marcos 12.17 Walker, Jessica Cal St San Marcos tit. 80 Jackson, Andrea Cal St San Marcos 12.90 Lowery, Tiffany Cal St San Marcos 13.10 Event 17 Men’s 100 Meter Dash Taylor, Jeremy Cal St San Marcos 11.00 Morrow, Yanta Cal St San Marcos 11.19 » Event 29 Men’s 5,000 Meter Run Houghton, Kristopher Cal St San Marcos 14:35.00 MC Clendon, Robert .Cal St San Marcos 14:55.00 Reyes, Rene Cal St San Marcos 15:20.00 Zavala, Omar Cal St Sari Marcos 15:20.00 Event 40 Women’s 4x400 Meter Relay CSM “A” Cal St San Marcos 4:00.02 Event 39 Men’s 4x400 Meter Relay CSM “A” Cal St San Marcos 3:21.00 he Men’s Golf Team Place Sixteenth at UC Davis Aggie Invitational CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor The Men’s golf team from Cal State San Marcos ended up in six­ teenth place, after three rounds at the University of California, Davis Aggie Invitational, on April 1 and 2, at the El Macero Country Club. The Cougars finished with a team score of 932 (314-310-308.).They played on a 6,853-yard, par-72 course. Among the Cougar golfers, freshman Matt Higley shot a 231 (77-78-76), freshman Kellen Wag­ oner also shot a 231 (78-75-78), freshman Ryan Raiicatore shot a 235 (77-80-78), sophomore Nick Micheli also shot a 235 (82-77-76), and freshman Jonathan Ochoa shot a 251 (83-86-82). For its next tournament, the CSUSM’s men’s team will travel to Cal State Stanislaus, April 15 and 16, to compete at the Turlock Country Club. �Special Events Anime Project Alliance LTWR Film Series Thursdays 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Othello starring Orson UH 373, free Welles Bible Stu<dy Tuesday, April 9 Tuesdays outside the 6:00 p.m. COMM 206 Dome 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in UNIV 442 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. O Starring Julia Stiles Activists 2001 Version of Othello Progressive Network Wednesday, April 17 Thursdays 2:00p.m. ACD 6:00 p.m. COMM 206 408 Free Student Services Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m. - 6:00 Sports Club Meetings Men and Women’s Resume Writing Track Thursday April 11 Saturday, April 13 UCSD 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. CRA 4201 Women’s Golf Idaho State University * Writing Center April 13-16 CRA 3106 Monday - Thursday 8:30 Campus Workshops a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays 8:30-3 p.m. (Weekly) Campus Black Forum Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Math Lab Monday. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CRA 4110 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m.Fridays 9 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Resume Critiques Career and Assessment Center 750-4900 Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique (24-hour turn around.) 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For further information, contact The Pride office by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu, or by phone at (760) 750-6099; or by fax at (7 6 0 ) 750-3345. , . . ■ ■~ ~ .. ; �******PAID ADVERTISEMENT******PAID ADVERTISEMENT******PAID ADVERTISEMENT ******* URGENT HEALTH NOTICE TO ALL NON-MANAGEMENT CSUSM EMPLOYEES I was repeatedly denied health benefits while on disability leave, extending into retire­ ment. This was immoral and possibly illegal. * I urge each of you to contact your benefits administrator and request, no, DEMAND, a sworn, notarized statement stating that your benefits will not be denied while off work for any reason. Do not be fooled by anybody saying, “ We are here to help you.” My health was bad during these denials, is poor now, and is unknown for the future. It is very depressing not being able to see a doctor and/or psychiatrist and/or to get medications when desperately needed. 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Again, I will be glad to appear as a volunteer, free (redundancy intended), expert witness concerning my personal experiences from 11/90, 8/92, 9/01, to the present. have also paid out an estimated $2500 in dental bills because of denial of dental benefits. I consider this ad and the one above to be my moral obligation. One can deny the truth, but the truth cannot be denied! Michale C Hardick 1341 East Valley Pkwy #110 Escondido, CA 92027 ******PAID ADVERTISEMENT******PAID ADVERTISEMENT******PAID ADVERTISEMENT ******* � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2001-2002</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The twelfth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Chavez By JAMIEKO LANE and CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer and Pride Editor For five continuous years, Cal State San Marcos has cele­ brated Cesar Chavez Day with great pride and success. This year the festivities were no exception. The event featured presentations from Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan, Leticia Maldonado Stamos, Silverio Haro, Candace Sames, Victor Villasenor, COCIO Ballet Folkorico, Arturo Rodriguez, Mariachi del Sol, poetry read­ ings and concluded with a can- Vol. X No. 10/Tuesday, April 16,2002 C alifornia State University San Marcos Cesar Chavez Photo Courtesy o f Tim Bills dlelight vigil. The event was co-sponsored by several campus groups, including the Office of the Dean of Students, MEChA, the Arts and Lecture Series, Associated Students Inc., and was made possible through funding from the Governor’s Office on Ser­ vice and Volunteerism (GO SERV). The celebration took place on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. in front of Craven Hall, by the flagpole. More than 300 people, including local com­ munity members, gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. »> A rticle cont. on pg. 3 CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor “Uncle Henry served as one of the most significant commu­ nity consultants to Cal State San Marcos since the university’s inception. His lifetime dedica­ tion to advancement of education serves as an abiding inspiration for all of the students at Cal State San Marcos,” said tribute orga­ nizer Bonnie Biggs. On Satur­ day, Cal State San Marcos, the local Native American commu­ nity and others came together to honor Dr. Henry » > A rticle cont. onpg. 2 ASI President Presents ‘Indian Rock Native Garden Project’ To Executive Board CSUSM Cleared in Bell Discrimination Lawsuit By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor After eight days of hearing testimonies and months of wait­ ing and rescheduling the trial, a discrimination lawsuit filed by Damon Bell, a former African-American Cal State San Marcos employee, against CSUSM came to an end on March 22, and the verdict cleared CSUSM on seven sepa­ rate counts. Bell, a former assistant director of Student and Resi­ dential Life at CSUSM, filed the lawsuit on October 12, 2000. He was hired at Cal State San Marcos in June 1997 and later resigned in January 2001. Bell claimed to be a victim of dis­ crimination and harassment, and he believed these problems made his working conditions intolerable. Bell also claimed -that his complaints were not taken seriously, only redirected, and that he was denied promo­ tions and raises because of his race. According to the jury, there was no evidence or proof that Bell’s intolerable problems were caused by .any racially moti­ vated decisions made by his supervisors. Furthermore, one of the jury members said the defense had presented a better case, which ultimately led CSUSM to win. The jury came to a deci­ sion after about 4 Vi hours of deliberation, but the verdict has not stopped Bell’s accusations against CSUSM; he has decided to continue with the case. “I feel I have continued to be betrayed by employees there,” said Bell. “I feel that this isn’t the end. I intend to keep on going.” Michelle Perfili, Bell’s attorney, said she would file > »A rticle cont. on pg. 2 Photo Courtesy o f www.nctimes.com By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer The Grand Opening of the Campus Marketplace The grand opening took place on Saturday at 12:00p.m. The picture on the left is Long Drugs and the Alpha Chi Omega women, Leina Lo and Katie Cottrell are pictured on the right, conducting a fundraising car wash. Story continues on pg. 2 Pride Photo/Jamieko Lane PAN Provides Information and Fun with a Message of Environmental Awareness By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer The Progressive Activist Net­ work (PAN) stirred up the campus with free music, refresh­ ments and fun as part of their plan to raise awareness about environ­ mental issues. “The 4-1-1” took place on Thursday in the dome plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and was billed as “...one of the first steps in our master plan to change this (CSUSM) into a fun and cool campus with socially aware students who make a dif­ ference,” said PAN President Eric Roper, in PAN’s recently released newsletter. The event is the first in what PAN hopes will become an annual event intended to encourage CSUSM students, as well as the surround­ ing community, to be more envi­ ronmentally conscious. The 4-1-1 coincided with National Alternative Fuel Vehi­ cle Day and came just prior to Earth Day. Some students who attended the event were given the opportunity to test drive a new hybrid vehicle, the Prius, from Toyota, which was provided courtesy of Toyota of Escon­ dido. The name “Prius” means “to go before” in Latin, and is so named because it is Toyota’s first standard production hybrid. Although it looks compact on the outside, it has an interior roughly the size of a Toyota Camry or Honda Civic. The Prius gets about 55 miles per gallon in the city and 42 mpg on the highway » > A r tid e cont. on pg. 2 S tu d en t H o u sin g P ro ject T akes P ark ing S p aces By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor With construction beginning on the new student housing proj­ ect, Cal State San Marcos has lost about 160 parking spaces in lot O, which is located on the comer of Barham road and Campus Way. The ground breaking for the student housing project began on schedule this month and is slated for occupancy in August of2003, which means parking lot O will have only 142 spaces, rather than » > A rticle cont. on pg. 2 Parking Lot O Pride Photo/James Newell Associated Students Inc. President Dustin Naylor pre­ sented information regarding the ‘Indian Rock Native Garden Project,’ a collaborative project involving faculty member and visual artist Deborah Small, anthropologist Bonnie Bade and the Native American San Luis Rey Band, to the Execu­ tive Board on Wednesday. “I see a lot of potential for some great community-university relationships that can be built,” said Naylor, as he intro­ duced his explanatory handout to the board. The garden will be a semes­ ter long project of the ‘ Advanced Computer Art’ class (VSAR 402) taught by Deborah Small next spring. The students will be thoroughly involved in the cultivation and physical imple­ mentation of the Indian Rock Garden, which has yet to be designed. Students will also be engaged “with the local com­ munity, come to know the social, economic, environmen­ tal, historical, and cultural worlds in .which the members of the community live” said Naylor. He added that students are going to be exposed to, “ethno-botanical methods, including documentation of plant uses, native plant classifi­ cations schemes, plant history, lore and stories, plant applica­ tions, administration and pro­ cessing methods, harvest and cultivation requirements, and the geographic distributions of the plans under study.” The original idea of c re>»A rticle cont. on pg. 2 �H ousing Construction Impacts Student Parking » > Article cont. from pg. 1 the maximum capacity of 302, for slightly longer than a year. When complete the dormi­ tory buildings will reach almost to the point in the parking area where the pavement has been removed. According to Dora Knoblock, director of Parking Services, once the dormitories are completed lot O will perma­ nently lose 40 to 50 spaces. As for the impact on parking problems for the next year, Kno­ block said, they (parking ser­ vices) are “anticipating an impact in the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center (SMACC) overflow lot and are preparing to expand stack parking.” Knoblock also said, parking services is*“expanding carpool spaces by adding 25 more designated spaces in lot C,” which is the most popular park­ ing lot, located closest to campus on the comer of Craven Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Although the entire area fenced off in lot O is not nec­ essary for the actual construc­ tion of the student housing, Brad Fenton, project manager for Plan­ ning, Design, and Construction, said, “It wouldn’t be safe to allow people to park right next to the construction area.” In addition to the safety regulations, Knoblock said extra spaces were needed to allow for a turnaround lane, which provides room for people to easily drive around the lot, rather than having to back out as the spaces next the fence fill up. Included in the housing proj­ ect is a new parking lot, which will be located directed East of lot O, but this lot will be reserved for “residents of the dorms and another university department,” said Knoblock. The housing proj- Damon Bell’s Case Settles >»A rticle cont. from pg. 1 motions for a mistrial or a retrial. Also, Perfili told Judge Dana M. Sabraw, who replaced the original judge, that CSU attor­ neys engaged in misconduct when they told the court one of their witnesses would testify that Bell’s gay lifestyle, not his treatment on the job, caused his stress. Although a psychothera­ pist testified this was not true, the defense claimed he would find Bell’s lifestyle as the cause of his stress. The defense’s claim led Bell to declare his sexual ori­ entation during jury selection, which according to Perfili might make a North County jury less sympathetic. The trial took place in Vista Superior Court and lasted 10 days. Bell’s case is not the only discrimination lawsuit against CSUSM; other cases have been resolved in the past and others are still awaiting trial. ♦The North County Times was used as a source for this article. The PAN Brought Environment Awareness to Students W ni ^PBP Parking Lot O Construction Pride Photo/James Newell ect will contain 126 units with a maximum occupancy of475 residents, and the lot will have 232 spaces. With land at a premium price and the university growing at a rapid rate the only practical way to deal with parking woes is to build up. “There are already plans for a parking structure but how to fund the project and where to build first are ,still being discussed,” said Fenton. “I have built parking structures in the past, and it can be done.” Knoblock agreed and said, “The big piece is the funding source.” She also said decisions are “always a balancing act” between needs and funds, and since parking services is based on a self-support system, they are “exploring ways in public and private partnerships for rev­ enue.” “We (parking services) are exploring ways to keep from making drastic changes,” said Knoblock. Knoblock said, parking ser­ vices “encourages car-pooling and takes concerns, complaints and suggestions very seriously.” More information on Parking Services and Planning, Design and Construction can be found through the Cal State San Marcos Department Directory on the web-site at www.csusm.edu. Campus Marketplace Officially Opened By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 It was gorgeous day for the The Campus Marketplace’s Grand Opening. Regency Cen­ ters hosted the Grand Opening for all the stores in the Market­ place. Many of the stores that are already open had tables on the sidewalks, giving out informa­ tion and more importantly great deals. There was a bounce house for the kids and a portable mini skate park set up for entertain­ ment. As visitors walked up and down the sidewalks throughout the afternoon, they were able to purchase cheap food, while they enjoyed the great sunny weekend weather. Furthermore, if your car was dirty, Cal State* San Marcos’ Alpha Chi Omega held Local residents perform stunts on skateboard ramps. Pride Photo/Jamieko Lane a car wash. The proceeds of the was for sale on the sidewalks, fundraising event were going to Saturday’s event marked the offiBecky’s House. cial grand opening for the entire From hotdogs to cats and Campus Marketplace., dogs, it seemed like everything A Scrapbook in Memory of “ Uncle Henry” »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Rodriguez, also known as “Uncle Henry.” The ceremony took place on the athletic field and included a blessing, a presen­ tation by Pauma Singers, and tributes by members of the uni­ versity, the Native American community and Uncle Henry’s family. The program concluded with a traditional round dance featuring Dancing Cloud. The American Indian Stu­ dent Alliance is assembling a scrapbook of stories, photos, and tributes to Uncle Henry, if you would like to assist in this project please contact Biggs at 760-750-4337. Art Exhibit of the Indian Rock Native Garden DJ Showtime at 4-1-1 event. Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 and is designed to hanldle stopand-go city and suburban traf­ fic. According to the Corroland Review, a website dedicated to 1993 and onwards Toyota cars, “City mileage is also greatly helped by the fact that, unlike ‘normal’ cars, the Toyota Prius regains some of your energy when you stop, taking what would normally just be heat (and worn brake pads) and convert­ ing it back into electricity.” Students milled around during the event, enjoying music from three local music acts: The Rabbits(from CSUSM), Serial Carpens (from the Encinitas area), and DJ Showtime. When asked about the importance of music in supporting events such as this one, one observer com­ mented, “It’s the music that makes people stop and pay atten­ tion, even if it’s not really their thing, it draws them into the real message.” Also represented at the 4-1-1 were many environmentally and socially conscious organizations. The Sierra Club, The Envi­ ronmental Club, The Surfrider Foundation, and the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy were a few organizations among a long list of participants. Also in atten­ dance was Robert Nanninga, a columnist for The Coast News and CSUSM alumni. Nanninga spoke about relevant environ­ mental issues. > »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 that the board, in collaboration -ating the garden came from with the Co-Sponsorship Fund­ CSUSM anthropology teacher ing Committee (CSFC) and the Linda Gaynor. “Gaynor put out a call for any faculty who might be interested in working with the San Luis Rey Band,” said Small in a separate interview. “Bonnie and I are collaborating on the class. She taught it as anthro­ pology last year, I teach it as an advanced computer art this semester, but Bonnie and I, in our creative work, work together.” According to Naylor, “The project will provide students an opportunity to document the eth­ nographic research that had been done by Bade’s students in Fall 01.” Naylor will also be presenting the proposal to the Board of Directors with the request H Programming Committee, “work towards funding an art exhibit of the Indian Rock Native Garden Project.” He said that the proj­ ect’s exhibition will include a variety, of different artwork and will be part of the opening cer­ emony for the new Fine Arts and Science Buildings. Naylor explained, “It (the garden) will serve as a traveling document/exhibition used to create awareness of student art­ work and creativity at CSUSM and to further develop standing relationships between ASI, the College of Arts and Science and the San Luis Rey community.” Although the Garden will be set in Vista, the specific loca­ tion will not be published soon Dustin Nabecause, according to Small, “We „ ., n, pro??s?!„ T T are afraid of graffiti vandalism.” Pride Photo/Sybille Herwig �C esar Chavez D ay of Service and L earn in g »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 of her parents, Stamos left every­ “We still haven’t solved all the thing, including school and work, problems by any means. There to join the union. During this are farm workers, just a few time she was able to work with miles from here, who are return­ Chavez and his family. Now back ing from the fields to crawl into in school, attending CSUSM, caves to sleep,” said President of Stamos is proudly working on the United Farm Workers Union her teaching credential and is still and son-in-law of Cesar Chavez, active in the Chavez Foundation Arturo Rodriguez. Silverio Haro an Academic “He expected a lot from us Advisor for the College of Arts and wanted us to be an example. and Sciences and MeChA’s advi­ He would not allow us certain sor, gave a speech entitled “Living luxuries because he thought we an Inspired Life.” In his speech should live like farm workers,” he talked about his life as a child said Leticia Maldonado Stamos, in the fields, his experience of who spoke about what it was like working in the fields, and how he to live and work with Chavez. * enjoyed the work as a child. Haro Stamos knows first hand about reflected on his life and how he the hardship farm workers faced believes that children should not because she was born into the have to . endure the life that he farm workers life. By the request did. Erika Dominguez and Paulino Mendosa, members o f Ballet Folklorico v Mixlan. Photo Courtesy o f www. nctimes. com “The future of this country is for people like Cesar Chavez, who are not trying to bring down the nation but are trying to join it,” said Victor Villasenor, author of the national best-seller, Rain of Gold. Villasenor’s speech paid tribute to Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Ghandi because they chose peace instead of violence to advocate change. Armando Martinez Velazquez, from Oaxaca, Mexico, speaks in English, Span­ ish and is fluent Nahuatl, an indigenous language that is grad­ ually becoming extinct. Going back and forth between the three languages, Martinez spoke about how proud he was of Chavez’s accomplishments while fighting for farm worker rights. Martinez also read poems that he wrote about the Campesino (farm work­ ers). “He was very humble and his speech was very powerful,” said Isabel Solis, president of MeChA. “It sounded really nice, even though. I couldn’t under­ stand.” The event concluded with a candle light vigil honoring Cesar E. Chavez Day of Service and Learning. Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became known as the United Farm Workers (UFW). Through non-violence, Chavez was able to educate people of the strug­ gles of farm workers, helping them to receive better pay and “We cannot seek achievementfor ourselves andforget about progress for our community. ” Cesar Chavez: Pride Photo/James Newell safer working conditions. Cesar Chavez died on April 23, 1993; he worked hard every day of his life to exemplify his mission and advance economic and social conditions for farm workers and Latino communities. In 2000, Governor Gray Davis signed leg­ islation that made March 31 the official California state holiday Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning. “Cesar would be very saddened if the organization that he created to fight injustice did not continue.” The values that Rodriguez said must continue to be upheld by new generations. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CSUSM Founders Plaza Meet with 100+ employers. For more information contact, CSUSM Career and. Assessment Center: £760) 750-4000; wwwicsusm.edii/CAC/i ofefair �4 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 Arts & Entertainment “Ashanti” Brings Soothing Voice to Hip Hop By Marlino Bitanga Pride Staff Writer Spring Break Packs Action in Rosarito After midterms, I needed to take off for some fun and excite­ ment. So without having to spend too much money on airplane tick­ ets, I booked a condo down south at the Paloma Beach condos, located in Rosarito, Mexico. I told some friends they could stop by anytime over the weekend to crash if they needed to. They could have the run of the house except for the master bedroom, which was mine. I drove down on Thursday night with friends Hayden, Mike, and Chivito. It was only an hour and an half drive from Vista with light traf­ fic. We got there late Thursday night, settled in and then drove farther south to Ensenada where we went to drink at Hussons. It was a mellow night, no real par­ tying, but we met some very nice stewardesses and invited them to stop by the next afternoon. When it was time to leave, we flipped a coin to see who would have to drive back to the condo. Mike was the unfortunate loser, which was good because he didn’t seem to be drunk. The next morning, I woke first, searched for the car keys, finally found them under Mike’s stinky socks, and then drove into town to buy some cases of Pacifico, a local beer. When I got back to the condo, it was packed with people, and they were all strangers. Hayden had invited the neighbors from down stairs, who were almost all Norweigen girls. A couple of them had their boy­ friends. It was quite the crowd, and the cases of beer I bought earlier were gone by the noon. Then when the alcohol was gone, everyone felt we should go horseback-riding, many of them did. Others went into to town to barter, and one of the girls and I rented quads instead of horses. I felt sorry for the skinny horses they rent to tourists. It was almost five when we all reconvened at the condo. A group of us were going to go on a short drive south to a small town, Puerto Nuevo, where a .restau­ rant I know has the best lobster in the world. I have been going to this restaurant for about 17 years. It is called Puerto Nuevo 1. It is not the fanciest restaurant, but it is the absolute best. I have eaten lobster from other places in town, but none compare. There is usually a line of guests wait­ ing to be seated, but I get spe­ cial treatment. While we were in town, I treated all of us to a “coco loco.” It is very pow­ erful drink packed with about six different liquors and coconut milk served in a coconut with some decorative straw. They taste great, and by the end of your first one, you start to feel the buzz. I had about four. Man, I was feel­ ing good. “Knock, Knock,” Chivito answered the door; it was the girls from Hus­ sons. They were all dressed to impress and ready for a night out at Papas and Beer, a restau­ rant and club in the main part of Rosarito. The guys and me where dressed much more casu­ ally. Mike was wearing jeans and black T-shirt, Chivito was wear­ ing a Hawaiian shirt and board shorts. Hayden looked the best and was wearing black pants and a nice dress shirt. Twas wearing faded jeans, a black tank top, and my black Chuck Taylors. We all went as a group; it was me and guys, the girls from down stairs and the flight attendants. Although, I’d like to think, I was escorting the girl who I spent the afternoon with. It was a fun night of dancing, drinking, and debauchery. The next day every one did their own things. I spent the day with friends watching television, drinking and talking about how stupid we were for forgetting our surfboards. We ate some fish tacos, tampered with fireworks and bought souvenirs for our moms. Now it was dark again and time for another night at Papas and Beer. We invited the girls to come with us again. They agreed but were first going to check out a different place. So, we took off. There was a longer line this time at Papas and Beer, and we waited impatiently. Once inside it was booming. The Coronas and XXs, other Mexican beers, were flow­ ing. The girls arrived about an hour later, which was very cool. Then it happened. This idiot drunk bumped into me. I ignored him, but he felt that I bumped into him. He decided to make some stupid remark and push me. Big mistake, especially when I fwas only trying to have fun. Next thing I remember, he is on the ground, and I am in the arms of a security guard being carried out­ side where a police car is wait­ ing. The police find my flask, take it and put me in the squad car. Now, I’m in this cop car with no back seat and sitting next to a couple of local boys who are trying to scare me with horrible stories of what happens to grin­ gos in jail. But it didn’t bother or frighten me because I had been in the Rosarito jail the year before. * I would have had to spend only about an hour in jail, but since my friends did riot show up and we were staying so far out of town, I had to spend the night. 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Asking $5000, including accessories. - email finke001@csusm.edu �Arts & Enterntainment The Pride Tuesday, April 16,2002 5 Changing Lanes Addresses Believable Moral Dilemma Photo Courtesy o f Press Kit Photography CD-ROM By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer Road rage escalates to cata­ strophic levels in Paramount Pic­ ture’s suspense thriller, Changing Lanes. The film directed by Roger Michell, starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson, opened in theaters Friday The story takes place in modern day New York City, where two strangers Gavin Banek (played by Affleck), and Doyle Gibson (played by Jackson) have a fender bender. Coincidentally, both men are in route to the court hearings of their lives. Banek, a powerful Wall Street lawyer, is to present the legal signatures needed, by his partners, to usurp the power of their billion-dollar law firm. Gibson, an insurance broker and recovering alcoholic, is on his way to his final child custody hearing and intends to try and convince his ex-wife to remain in New York with their two sons. Banek and Gibson begin to exchange insurance information. Banek is pressed for time and offers to buy his way out of the ordeal, but Gibson is trying to straighten out his life andwantsto do things “the right way.” Frus­ trated and late, Banek abandons the scene. He leaves Gibson stranded, and says, “Better luck next time.” What Banek doesn’t realize is that he accidentally leaves his legal documents at the scene of the accident. Gibson, who has an anger management issue, is late for his court hearing. Neither his ex-wife nor the judge is willing to accept, yet another excuse from Gibson. Gibson blames Banek for ruining his plans, and, at the same time, Banek is faced with the enormous pressure of having to produce his lost documents. The feud over the files escalates viciously through­ out the course of the day with grave costs to both men. The primary theme of the movie is conflict. On the sur­ face, Changing Lanes is an urban battle between two uncompro­ mising men. Beyond the obvi­ ous, the movie is addressing the internal conflicts of human nature. Gibson’s moral dilemma comes with accepting, even in sobriety, that his personality remains tainted with anger and instability, and Banek is forced to toil between the reality of selfinterest and the idealism of the legal system. Changing Lanes is solidified through the believable acting of the supporting cast. William Hurt-The Alcoholics Anon­ ymous Sponsor, Sydney Pollack-Banek’s father in-law, and Toni Collette- Michelle, Banek’s girlfriend, each delivered noteworthy performances. Brad­ ley Cooper, Jennifer Dundas, Ileen Getz, apd Kim Staunton also contribute with lesser roles. For promotion of the movie’s debut, Jackson participated in an open chat forum on MSN. Over the course of an hour, Jackson fielded questions from fans and critics, worldwide. When asked to describe Changing Lanes using only one word Jackson responded, “Intense.” Given a few more words, I would add thought provoking and frighten­ ingly believable. When asked what he hoped people would get out of Chang­ ing Lanes, Jackson said, “There’s a moral dilemma that both these people have to deal with and take responsibility. I think it’s great we’ve done a film that will send people out of the theater and into a coffee shop to talk about it. It ought to touch on some interestjngjissues and hopefullv it will done without the religious ico­ nography. Throughout the movie, Banek and Gibson show signs of remorse and question their own morality. These moments come, too obviously, under the guiding light of the Roman Cath­ olic Church. Gibson’s repentance comes in a scene where he makes peace with his ex-wife. In the empty house, where the conver­ sation takes place, hangs a sole picture of the Virgin Mary. Simi­ larly, Banek, distraught from the events of the day, stumbles into a church confessional. The moral­ ity problems presented in the film are earthlv, but the solutions R EV IEW Photo Courtesy o f Press Kit Photography CD-ROM inspire conversations between people.” Where there is conflict, there is generally resolution or, in this case, redemption. I loved the movie, yet, I could have offered are supernatural or religious. In other words, real problems, yes, one religion presented as the solution, no thanks, The movie is rated R by the MPAA, for language.' Big Action in Small Town Jacumba By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer Immediate Health, Dental & Ufe mm® 'raft-sharing Paid Vacation *Tuition Reimbursement ■ Outstand ing 401k Savings Plan KBO Direct is cu «tt% stakinginthe SanD a m : iego kA t i the C l a i m s D e p t - S2S/k A few weekends ago, I went to Jacumba, a small town located 75 miles east of San Diego. The town is so small that you would most likely not notice it as you drive by on the freeway. Nonetheless, at night, you can see the dim lights glim­ mering off in the distance. Only about 400 people reside in the town of Jacumba, but back in the “roar­ ing twenties” and 1930s, Jacumba was a hopping town. Jacumba’s natural hot springs attracted many visitors and were a major magnet for Hollywood c e le ri­ ties. The city thrived with affluent people, but today it’s just a little town. The town is comprised of nothing but a small strip of road with old buildings on both sides. On a sunny day, you might see a tumble­ weed somersault across the road. Jacumba makes you feel like you are in some old ghetti Western.” My buddy, Mike, temporally lives out there and works as a floor-supervisor at 5 / k ta i1 ii the Golden Acorn Casino in Campo. I visited the casino while I was in town. This modern casino is not as popular as Pala or Viejas but offers plenty of activi­ ties. There’s great food, impressive prizes, beer & liquor and whole lot more. There are over 750 slots and plenty of Black Jack, poker and other game tables.There is also a 24-hour restaurant and gas sta­ tion where you can buy some goodies for the long road trip home. And for truckers, they provide a truck center and Trucker’s lounge. 92064 My mission this time at the casino was to win big. 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I lost over $1,000 in the first fifteen minutes. No big thing, bang; that’s Black Jack. On one hand, I won back $500. I won the next three hands, doubling and then tripling my cash flow. After a few more hands, the pit boss switched dealers. A crowd formed around me; I was winning big and occasionally losing some too. I battled different dealer after dealer, winning. Now I was up a couple thousand dollars and was dealt two face cards. I split the two hoping to hit double Black Jack. I didn’t; I busted on both hands. I ended up losing almost two grand on that one hand. It was OK though; it’s all worth the adrenaline. I walked over to bar and had me a scotch on the rocks. “Hmmm-ah,” it tasted good, and I paid for it with the little winnings I had left. To win at any casino, you have to be willing to lose, but don’t worry about any money lost because no matter what the result, win or lose, you will have a good time. Directions to Jacumba - Take the 1-8 east, exit on Crestwood, then turn right on Old U.S. Highway 80 south. Jacumba is located in the high desert only feet from the Mexican border. �Opinion Choki ng By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer Every Tuesday and Thurs­ day, as I walk to my final class in University Hall, I find myself taking the stairs and choking on the clouds of cigarette smoke that fill the stairwell. Not only do people choose to smoke on the stairs, but they choose to block them by sitting down on the bottom stair, allowing for barely enough space for one person to slide by. Is there a need to force nonsmokers and smokers alike to share in your filthy habit? Why is it people smoke in the most absurd places - like right in front in the Stairwell of the entrance to a restaurant or in a busy stairwell? Is it that hard to walk the extra feet and smoke in the open areas of the campus to, at least, pretend you have courtesy for those around you? The most amusing thing I find about the smokers on the third floor is that there are big white signs that say in red writ­ ing, “Please Do Not Toss Cig­ arette Butts on Roof.” From experience, I’ve learned that money is not spent on signs unless there is a recurring behav­ ior that needs to be stopped. Is it possible that some smokers can be so ignorant they just tofe a cigarette butt on a roof instead of putting it in the garbage can they are standing next to? I think that it is rude and should be stopped. I know that in northern Califor­ nia many establishments enforce a rule that stipulates people must be a certain number of feet away from the entrance of a building before lighting up. Does there need to be a rule for people to wake up and realize that not everyone wants to inhale their second-hand smoke as they try to walk to and from classes? I surely hope that college-edu­ cated citizens know the rules of etiquette that we as a society adhere to. But maybe I’m wrong, and we should insert an etiquette class in the schedule. Does the Sun Damage Driving Brain Cells? By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer I have witnessed many differ­ ent styles of terrible driving, but I would have to give southern Cal­ ifornia the award for “The Most Ignorant Drivers.” I’ve driven on the East Coast, which is, stereotypically, the home of the worst drivers in the world, but they don’t hold a token to those who drive on roads from “The 78” down through San Diego. My first instance of igno­ rance was in late February when the rain hit. I have come to the conclusion that all the driving brain cells leave rwhen rain hits southern California. On this par­ ticular day, I sat on “The 15” for two and a half hours, only moving from Valley Parkway to Carmel Mountain Road, which is normally at the most a fifteenminute drive. But that wasn’t the most shocking portion of the wait. While sitting in what looked like a parking lot, I had my first experience with intense southern California road rage. I looked into my rear view mirror and witnessed a “trucker” get out of his semi-truck, walk over to a man in a small Nissan pickup, who obviously was trying to merge into the lane against the will of die “trucker,” open the door of the Nissan, drag the driver out onto the freeway, and proceed to slug him with all of his road-rage-filled-fists. Then, as though it were a normal part of his daily activities, he walked back to his truck and merged into a different lane. Those types of things don’t happen where I’m from, and I don’t think they happen anywhere else in the United States. If that were to happen where I’m from, you’d probably get shot. My second experience with local road rage was on Thurs­ day. I was leaving school, enter­ ing Highway 78-East from Twin Oaks Boulevard. Since it was 4:25 p.m., there was barely any movement. When I merged onto the freeway, I attempted to merge over one more lane. There were at least two car lengths of room, so I went for it. Immediately after I put my blinker on, a person driving a red truck that I was trying to get in front of stepped on the gas and tried to block me from merging. Since I was already over and still had enough room (even with the jerk-action of the driver), I continued to merge. This woman proceeded to give me the finger, yelling at the top of her lungs, cursing at me and literally making her car swerve back and forth. Then after she vented, obviously disap­ pointed with the lack of response from me, she sped into the lane to the left of me, speeding up to come beside me. She then con­ tinued to yell at me, using her very articulate four-letter words, and swerved in front of me to prove a point, almost losing con­ trol of her truck and almost hit­ ting the cars beside her and in front of her while continuing to give me the finger. I never thought that I would say this, but I think that Los Angeles drivers are better than their southern partners in the San Diego area. At least they have some sort of consistency in their idiocy. Be it rain, sun, traffic, parking, on the freeway or right here on campus, I have to say, “Congratulations San Diego, you are the United States Most Igno­ rant Drivers.” Did Muslim-Americans Pay Lip Service to 9-11? By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer Shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks, when a clearer picture of the perpetra­ tors and their motives began to emerge, Muslim-Americans were thrust into the national spotlight to defend themselves and their beliefs. Across the country, Muslim leaders and activists were quick to condemn the events with a shared media mantra that characterized Osama bin Laden and his cohorts as extremists, unrepresentative of their peaceful Islamic beliefs. With the exception of some unfortunate hate crimes since the attack, we have for the most part, taken them for their word and moved on. Now the focal point of terror­ ism has moved from New York City to Israel. And again, many Muslims in this country have voiced their opinion on the situ­ ation, although with a bit more fervor than 9-11. And from what I can tell, there seems to be an almost unanimous solidarity with their Palestinian brethren in how they view the Middle East crisis. Suicide bombers or ‘free­ dom fighters,’ as they’re being called by many, are continu­ ously defended with rationaliza­ tions and justifications for their actions, subtly in American pub­ lications and programs, but bla­ tantly in many and most Arab and Muslim-American newspa­ pers and websites. I don’t want to imply that anyone who empa­ thizes with the Palestinian cause favors terrorist tactics, but News­ week recently reported 80 per­ cent of Palestinians approve of suicide attacks. It would be hard to imagine such a view limited only to the region. Both in the media and in my own personal experience, Muslim-Americans tend to implicate the Israelis as the real terrorists and see the defenseless Palestinians as merely fighting back the only Way they can. Upon examination of such a belief, the first thing that comes to mind is how it completely contradicts the Mus­ lim-American denouncement of the terrorist attacks on Amer­ ica. An inconsistency that should lead some to wonder if we were had and were merely told what we wanted to hear by much of the Muslim community. Let’s assume for a moment that the suicide attacks against Israeli citizens are somehow jus­ tified. Israel is systematically killing innocent Palestinians with their military and its advanced weaponry, while the Palestinians use their only weapon - themselves - to deliver eye for eye retaliation. The United States has sent and con­ tinues to send billions of dollars in aid to help Israel pay for the tanks rolling into the West Bank. This is the type of financial support that has ‘mainstream’ Muslim and Arab news outlets, both here and abroad, citing the United States as an accomplice to Israel in the death and destruc­ tion. And if the United States and Israel are in this together, then this country is a viable target; a point of view shared by the terrorists on 9-11. If the ene­ my’s motive and the results of a suicide attack are all the same, then, is it not valid to question whether many Muslim-Ameri­ cans are being disingenuous by frowning on one and then excus­ ing another? If the true feelings of many people in this country about 9-11 are hidden behind a politically or patriotically correct faQade, then President Bush’s “with us or against us” statement should have been domestically directed. And the future of terrorism in the US may be seen through the eyes of an Israeli because if they are fair game, then so are we. It's Just a Matter of Perspective... Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor When our weary world was young, the struggle of the Ancients first began. The Gods of Love and Reason sought alone to ule the fate of Man. They battled through the ages, but still neither force would yield. Their people were divided; every soul a battlefield... They say there are strangers, who threaten us in our immigrants and infidels. They say there is strangeness, too dangerous in our theatres and bookstore shelves. Those who know what's best for us - must rise and save us, from ourselves. Quick to judge. Quick to anger. Slow to understand. Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand. A tired mind become a shape-shifter. Everybody need a soft filter. Everybody need reverse polarity. Everybody got mixed feelings about the function and the form. Everybody got to elevate from the norm. These walls that still surround me, still contain the same old me, just one more who's searching for the world that ought to be. The more that things change, the more they stay the same. I have memory and awareness, but I have no shape or form. As a disembodied spirit, I am, dead yet unborn. We can walk our road together if our goals are all the same. We can run alone and free if we pursue a different aim. Let the truth of Love be lighted. Let the love of Truth shine dear. Sensibility. Armed with sense and liberty, with the Heart and Mind united in a single perfect sphere. Written by Neil Peart for Rush �New Security Measures Cause Disappointment with Spring Break Travels By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor Have you been through an airport recently? Chances are, since many of us just got back from spring break, many of you have. Hopefully your experiences were better than mine. Not to say that my travels over break were all bad, but I definitely have a question as to whether or not the over 6 billion dollars allo­ cated for airport security mea­ sures, which will continue to be funneled into airports, is doing anything to protect us. Traveling through Los Ange­ les International Airport was a breeze. Airport personnel were very well organized, and their new security systems looked like something out of a Star Trek movie. Laptop computers have to be taken out and screened sepa­ rately, but there were many (even friendly) people standing in front of the security machines, inform­ ing passengers of the new pro­ cedures^ You wouldn’t believe how many people travel with lap­ tops. I expected to be one of a select few, but almost everyone I saw pulled a laptop out of their carry-on bags, at least at LAX. Even at that, it only took me about 45 minutes to get through security and to arrive at my gate, despite having my two-year-old in tow. I felt safe; the National Guard was everywhere, armed to the hilt with fully automatic rifles as well as their personal side arms. I had a layover in Kansas City, which compared to LAX is a very small airport, but they had their share of National Guard mem­ bers, and their baggage screening, though not as sophisticated, was thorough. Between the stroller, the diaper bag, my briefcase, and my little girl, I had a lot to drag around, and the food court was at the far end of the terminal. Even with my military ID, they wouldn’t let me leave anything (even the diaper bag) at the gate sp we could go get something to eat more easily. I actually appre­ ciated their adherence to guide­ lines, however inconvenient for me, because once again, I #felt safe. I reached my destination fairly happy with the new secu­ rity measures. My trip home was a different story. Chicago’s Midway airport was comparable to LAX - they had sophisticated systems, and despite the hoards of passengers, the now infamous Argenbright security personnel were helpful and friendly. Problems were non­ existent until the plane for my flight arrived late due to bad weather at its originating air­ port. We boarded late, and there were seven or eight standby pas­ sengers on their way to Mexico. None of the flight attendants spoke Spanish and the passen­ gers’ English wasn’t great. No one could get them to sit down so we could leave. (Why, oh why, didn’t I learn Spanish instead of French?) We eventually took off just twenty minutes late, but I still missed my connection in H A V E A N OPINION OR A C OMIC S TRIP??? S U B M IT A L ETTER TO THE EDITORS TO P RIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride elec­ tronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and iden­ tification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news a rticle s* Denver. Six of us from the Chicago flight were running across the terminal, and we watched them close the door to our connecting flight to Los Angeles. No one bothered to tell the pilot that more passengers were on the way. Bad communication. We were stuck. There was a woman who had a connection to Singapore from LAX. She was really stuck. The next flight wasn’t until the next morning. Everything went downhill •from this point. The airport staff was rude, unhelpful, inconsider­ ate, and completely unaccommo­ dating from the moment we were at their mercy. “No, you don’t have to stay in a hotel, you are welcome to stay here in the terminal [for the next twelve hours with a two year old] until your next flight leaves,” was the standard line I was given by five or six different people. Apparently, several dozen people missed flights that night because of bad weather at other airports across the country. In Denver, it’s usually local weather that keeps passengers behind, but not this time. With all the delays, hotels around the airport booked up very quickly, but, at least, they gave us a “distressed passenger” rate. I couldn’t believe this hap­ pens so often that they have a name for it. After a four hour nap at a hotel 25 minutes from the airport (nothing is close to the terminals in Denver) we found ourselves back at the airport the next morn­ ing. The airline wouldn’t store our luggage for us the night before, so we had to take it all the way to the hotel, bring it all back again the next morning, and stand in line to check it once again. We got to the airport two and an half-hours before our flight was scheduled to leave; we still almost missed it. The security procedures were a mess. The line to check baggage took over half an hour, the secondary security check took another twenty min­ utes, and the main security check to get into the terminal took an hour. I would have been completely understanding if the staff had at least been nice. I actually had a nasty airline employee tell me that I missed my flight the night before because of my attitude right after I apologized for being impatient with her. I was stressed, exhausted, and dragging along an extremely cranky two-yearold. The most distressing part of my trip was realizing that the secondary security checks are STILL not conducted randomly. One out of every ten tickets is flagged, and that passenger is checked thoroughly at every single checkpoint - baggage check, main security, and board­ ing - at every single airport. It was such a joke. My ticket was flagged, so I had to completely empty all of my bags, take off my shoes and be frisked by security eleven times on my trip. My military ID meant nothing. I knew from the first moment I checked in at LAX that this was going to happen to me. Everyone else went through the same old relaxed procedures that airlines have been conduct­ ing for years. Likewise, anyone who wasn’t told at check-in that they were subject to secondary security could count on not being searched for the remainder of their trip. Does this make sense? If I know that I’m subject to secondary search at every stop, even if I had something illegal, I would sure as heck get rid of it before I got to the checkpoint. And if I were a bad person who wanted to hurt people, I could wait until after I had checked my bags to find out if I was going to be searched. Untagged pas­ sengers never opened their bags, never got frisked and never took off their shoes. I know that the FAA is trying to avoid charges of racial pro­ filing, but this was ridiculous. Maybe every tenth passenger in line for boarding should be searched? That could be over­ come too. Should everyone go through the same security measures that I did? That would be better than the way it is now. I would be will­ ing to wait in line for that. The way it is now, several people, of multiple ethnic backgrounds and looking far more suspicious than a young woman with a baby and a military ID, walked onto the plane without a second look. Those National Guard troops can’t do a heck of a lot once the plane is in the air. Daily Thoughts on... Senioritis By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer I think I have a case of senioritis. It’s already the elev­ enth week of school, and I feel as if all my motivation has either been sucked out of my system or it never caught up with me after spring break. As class deadlines draw closer, I am so swamped with group projects and papers. It’s as if all my professors forgot to go to that meeting to let each other know that they were sched­ uling an assignment for a partic­ ular day. My internship isn’t cooperat­ ing with me either. Have you ever felt that you wanted to do some­ thing for yourself? I thought by obtaining an internship it would help me gain more knowledge­ able about the field I am trying to enter or provide me more work experience. But at the facility, my title of “intern” has grown to mean faxing, getting the mail, and sitting at an isolated desk at the front of the building answer­ ing phones for three hours: Right, like I didn’t already know how to The P ride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell M artha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey A lyssa Finkelstein M elanie Addington Amy Bolaski A lyssa Finkelstein M adeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. do that. And to top it all off, although the thought of graduating, fin­ ishing, and leaving the ideology of receiving an education is only a month-and-a-half away, I now have to deal with figuring out what I’m going to do after I grad­ uate, which seems to be more stressful than figuring out what I wanted to study when I first entered the university as a fresh­ man and had to pick a major. I wonder if Tylenol makes pills for senioritis. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. 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Today isthe tomorrow we were w orried about yesterday” -Unknown http://www.csusmpride.com Funes Fundraiser C oncert California State University San Marcos Arts... 2 ....... ....3-4 Opinion..................5-6 Sports................ .....7 Vol. X No.l 1/ Tuesday, April 23,2002 Celebrating Mother E arth By MELANIE ADDINGTON Arts Editor Sunday, Apr. 21 marked the 32 annual Earth Day and Balboa Park’s eighth annual Earth Day celebration. Parking was over­ flow, the streets and grassy areas were filled with people bustling in to enjoy the eight hours of festivi­ ties. Even Star Wars fans (dressed out of this World) showed up to celebrate mother earth. The event included many informational booths, musicians, dancers and games. Matthew Funes Playing the Violin Pride Photo/Kateri Rogers By KATERI RODGERS Pride Staff Writer Over 100 people gathered together to enjoy the wonder­ ful sounds of classical music as they observed a quartet of dis­ tinguished performers playing the viola, violin, and cello to the Italian renditions of Bach, Schubert, Mozart and Gardel music that has been cherished across cultures and across time. The quartet included the musi­ cal talent of Matthew Funes, viola; Amy Hershberger and Aimee Kreston, violin; and Rowena Hammill, cello. Thursday’s performance not only honored the memory and vision of Matthew Funes’ father, Dr. Donald J. Funes (1939-1999), but also raised funds for the Funes Funds. The Funes Funds was established by Dr. Funes to assist students in attending arts events in the region as they followed their passion and broadened their understanding of the arts. Dr. Funes joined Cal State San Marcos in 1990 as a professor and architect in the Visual and Performing Arts program. He was a trained flutist and spe­ cialized in indigenous Andean musical instruments. “I knew Dr. Funes very well; he was a very close friend. » >Article cont. on pg. 2 To the Left: Hundreds ofInformational Booths Filled Balboa Parkfor Earth Day Visitors to Explore. To the Right: In the Children's Section, Kids Could Learn How to Build With Adobe Bricks. Pride Photo/Melanie Addington fc o S S ta » » !§Sg] »>Article cont, on pg. 4 Planetary Alignment: Something like a Phenomenon By SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer Last Monday, the five major planets in our solar system were clearly aligned and visible to the “naked eye.” This week marked the beginning of a rare astro­ nomical phenomenon that will continue for the next four to six weeks. During this time period, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter will be totally aligned and in plain view. The last time the planets were aligned in a linear position was in 1940. Our solar system is like a disc, in which each planet is set respectively in the same plane. Mark Sappenfield, staff writer from The Christian Science Mon­ itor, explained that, “from earth, the sun, the moon, and every planet follow the same track through the sky, called ecliptic.” The configuration of planets “operate like clockwork as they go around the sun, and some­ times they gather together. This is one of those times. Every 20 years or so, Jupiter and Saturn are close together in the sky... Planetary alignments and con­ junctions —the forming of lines or distinct shapes —occur when the planets gather on the same side of the sun,” explained Kelly Beatty, an astronomist and the executive editor of “Sky and Tele­ scope Magazine.” These planets will become visible 45 minutes after the sun sets. Experts say that the best place for viewing this spectacular phenomenon are places where the horizon is planar to where you stand. For exam­ ple, for San Diegans who live in coastal areas surrounded by water, the ocean would be the best place to view this “festival of lights.” For those who are more inland, surrounded by mountains and valleys, the best place might be in the comfort of your back­ yard, or places where sunsets are visibly undisturbed. “Usually, planets are spaced out where a line is not apparent. Saturn, for instance, takes 80 earth years to circle the sun and Mercury takes 88 days to circle the sun,” said Thomas Aguilar, staff writer for the skypub.com newsletter. From our perspec­ tive, planetary alignment creates a definite phenomenon because of the unusual positioning of the five planets near each other and on the same side of the sun. Although the alignment of the planets will occur throughout the six-week period, note these highlighted dates when experts predict this spectacle of light will produce the most brilliant results. April 27-29: Mercury, usu­ ally hard to spot because it’s located so near the sun, appears at 16 degrees above the horizon. Saturn, Mars and Venus are crammed together. May 5: Mars, Venus and Saturn form a perfect equilateral triangle. May 10-12: Mars and Venus are positioned one in front of the other, appearing as one object. May 14-15: The planets will form a kind of necklace. May 16-17: A crescent moon leads a crooked line of planets. Mercury takes up the rear, barely visible above the horizon, on the verge of disappearing. There is a perk for “skywatchers” with access to tele­ scopes and the motivation to get up in the middle of the night. At about 4 a.m., the rest of the plan­ ets in the solar system— Nep­ tune, Uranus and Pluto, will also appear. Then you can »>Article cont. on pg. 2 The Lib rary Responds to Your Suggestions: April 2002 Compiled by BONNIE BIGGS, tions. assistant to the dean and coordi­ “I would like to see RCO stu­ nator of Public Services. dent assistants helping students out on the floor. A cubby outside The university library appre­ the RCO would be helpful. RCO ciates the time students have assistants could work closely with taken during the last year to students if they were on a com­ offer their suggestions, ideas and puter outside of the RCO.” complaints regarding the library We agree that our informa­ collections and services. We tion assistants should be out on hope the following responses the floor, roving about, to assist shed some light on our continu­ researchers. Space and comput­ ing effort to serve your informa­ ers are at a high premium in tion needs. our temporary library quarters. “The Research Consultation In the new building (Fall, 2003), Office (RCO) is clearly marked there will be a Reference Desk “help desk.” Please remove the where information assistants will flowers from the RCO window; be much more approachable and they only serves as a barrier accessible. between students and getting “People that work here are help.” very nice. They all deserve raises. We have added a large sign I enjoy being able to come to the over the office that reads: “Ref­ library and receive excellent help erence & Information Services” when doing research.” to help direct students to the “Everyone here is doing a office. We removed the flowers great job! Especially those who and thank you for your sugges­ work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.’ Thanks for the positive feed­ back. Staff in the Public Services and Reference Services areas are committed to providing studentcentered service every single day. “Please change your data system. During the semester I was here four times looking for videos in Spanish. We couldn’t find them. This is a serious prob­ lem. Students can’t find materi­ als.” We are sorry to hear about your frustrating experience. Here are some suggestions on how to find a Spanish video in the Media Library: Using the library cata­ log, click on the “Genre/Form” link and type in “Spanish foreign language films” (or any other lan­ guage you’re looking for) and you should get an alphabetical listing of all the titles in that language that the library owns. Or, if you use any of the other search crite­ ria to find a Spanish video, such as author, title, or subject, click on the blue “Limit this Search” button, which will be at both the top and bottom of your search results. Click on the pull-down menu and highlight “video” under Material Type, then click on the gray bar at the bottom that reads “Limit/sort items retrieved using above data.” This will pull only the videos from your initial search. If you have further ques­ tions, please ask library staff for assistance. “Library hours are NOT con­ venient for students. Study group rooms are a necessity, and you do not have them available. Please try to extend hours to stay open until 10:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs and till 6:00 p.m. Fridays and from 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. on week­ ends. Even college campuses stay open till 10:00!” Additional hours: Asking that the library be open longer is one of the most frequent suggestions we receive. We recognize the demand for additional hours, but staffing and budget do not allow us to add hours beyond the addi­ tional hours. We do provide more hours, at the end of each semes­ ter, when we extend our open hours from 68.5 hours to 76.5 (eight extra hours.) The extended hours have been: Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Mon. Thurs. 8 a.m. -10 p.m. We did set our hours after consultation with the Palomar College Library and try to com­ plement our hours with theirs so that students have a place to study on weekends. We will do our best to maintain current hours when we move to the new library, where our existing staff will be covering more than five times as much square footage as we have now. Study rooms: We regret there » >Article cont. on pg. 8 �Planetary Alignment Fu n es P erform an ce »>Article cont. from pg. 1 He was incredibly passionate about all of the arts and exposing students to new ideas and expressions in the arts. He was like a puppy when he came to CSUSM; all he wanted to do was play and engage others in the pursuit of the arts,” said Bonnie Biggs, coordinator for the Arts and Lectures Series. Matthew Funes is an active recording studio musician, who recently contributed to the film scores for “Ali,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Austin Powers,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and the soon-tobe-released “Spiderman.” This year he performed several times on “The Tonight Show” with such artists as Jon Bon Jovi, Diana Krall, Char­ lotte Church and Bjork. He has also toured with Madonna, Eric Clapton and Barbra Streisand. »>Article cont. from pg. 1 see all nineplanets in the solar system in a single night. Don’t miss out on this historic planetary event. The next “clear lineup” of Venus, Mars, Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter is pre­ TWIN O A K S nt « li ■ a§ Jr m m dicted to occur in 2040. By then, some of us will be facing retirement. Can you just imagine how precious this moment is? Carpe Diem. 7 6 G uaranteed A uto Service P rofessional Technicians Tu n e -u p & Brakes F u ll S ervice C a r Care! T ires & Batteries 10% discount on parts with student ID 102 E. Carm el Street S an Marcos, C A Japanese Ikebana Demonstration By BRIAN FISHER Staff Writer Students and faculty were invited to participate in a Japa­ nese flower arrangement dem­ onstration (also called Ikebana) last Wednesday on Founders’ Plaza. Sensei Imamura noted that approximately 50 people participated in the demon­ stration in spite of the cold weather. “This is my hobby, so we had a lot of fun,” explained Ise Huffman, a teacher at the Ohara School of Ikebana. Huffman’s arrangements included orchids, lilies, ferns, carnations, plumb branches, moss and even pars­ ley. The arrangements are con­ structed by attaching flowers and branches to spiked plates in the bottom of shallow pots of water. A border of moss or parsley complements the display. Students were able to exper­ iment with more simplistic arrangement styles, selecting from assortments of carna­ tions, daises and lilies. 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Twin Oaks Valley R | Suita 107 San Marcos, CA 92078 <. s-ocated Inside the Ralphs Shopping Center * �This is No 'Tea Party' Martin: Poetry Brought Alive By MICHELLE CONSTANT Pride Staff Writer Smell the aroma of fresh clam chowdei, watch leaves painted by the colors of a chang­ ing season rustling across the street or just listen to the distinct accent of the locals, and you’ll know you’ve arrived in the New England town of Boston, Massa­ chusetts. This waterfront play­ ground of colonial charm affords the tourist plenty of activities. During the day, take a stroll on the cobblestoned streets of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, located in the heart of down­ town Boston. There, you’ll see the original ‘Cheers’ bar, experi­ ence ethnic foods like authentic Italian ice cream (served by deli­ cious Italian-speaking waiters), and watch live street perform­ ers practice traditional Irish dancing. Take a moment to admire the blend of Neoclassic and Greek-inspired architecture, unique to this area. By nightfall, be sure and stop in “The Yan­ kee’s” or “Revere’s Pub” and find out exactly what inspired Sam Adams to start his Bostonbased beer business. Besides having the opportu­ nity to actually hear someone say they have to “pahk a cahs in Hahvihd Yahd,” visiting the historical site of HarvardjSquare provides an experience all its own. Driving in, you’ll be awed CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor by the colonial style brick-red buildings of the university that surrounds Harvard Square. Here, you can check out everything from a quaint Mexican food res­ taurant to quirky souvenir shops - a tourist’s paradise. When you’re done shopping, you can walk through the Harvard Uni­ versity grounds and read about the history of the campus on engraved stone mantels protected by really intimidating looking gargoyle statuettes. The club scene in Boston is not to be missed. Just picture yourself sipping on an apple mar­ tini, listening to the latest Paul Oakenfold mix while admiring the perfect view of snow slowly falling to the street from atop an exclusive nightclub. In down­ town, the music of choice is house and techno, and all of the clubs’ patrons are dressed up - East Coast style. Forget those tight V-neck’s and Hawai­ ian style shirts that the gentlemen of San Diego sport. Bostonian males are dressed for success in pressed collared shirts. Little black or red strappy dresses seem to be favorites for feminine eve­ ning attire there. There’s nothing like expe­ riencing culture shock in your own country. And there’s no better way to experience it than to take a trip across die country to Boston. Professor Marcos Martinez, Silverio Haro, Dulce Solis, Jeana Reagan, Lydia Tonantzin Contre­ ras, Joe Cordero, Luis Torres and Phil Jerge brought to the stage the words of Latino poet Jimmy San­ tiago Baca, in “Martin,” which premiered last weekend. The poetry reading/play was an inspi­ ration of Martinez. The poem is about an extremely difficult jour­ ney and, at the same time, a reflection of his life and of our lives as the audience. “This poem is about facing your life experiences, whatever they may be, and turning negative experiences into positive results. It’s about overcoming adversity, building a family, and making decisions that move your life for­ ward,” said Martinez. The play starts with Martin’s birth, as he was abandoned and abused, and traces his development as he con­ tinues to face many challenges. A Scene from “ Martin” Pride Photo/ Claudia Ignacio S a tu rd a y ? ( S £ 5 I IF3 / c = : 3 L J i n ”r s j 5 c a r n - s -1 S T £ 3 LJF=> n i C 3 f - r T C = l _ L J B Reserve VIP Lanes w/ 5 or More Friends 760.639.5541 * Insane * Huge s Ml b re a m Dn a c^ 1r o « ji o*=«r* r* [K i= ir* iv ii= i] KIP HOP HOUSE, O.J T R E N O [ U E L V E T ] a RARE UNDERGROUND GROOVES BY RESIDENTS □ J E U H 5 [ P R O S O U N O ] = 435 West Vista Way (Exit Vista Village off 78 freeway) The play ends with the birth of his son. “It is a very powerful poem,” said Haro. He is right; there is no easy interpretation of the play. It touches you indepen­ dently, differently. “At first, I did not know how Martinez was going to bring a poem into stage. It is a poem that Martinez and my co­ actors brought alive,” said Con­ treras. The presentation began with Polka dance, and led to the intriguing poetry reading on Martin, one of the two narra­ tive poems from Baca’s “Martin & Meditations on the South Valley.” (New Directions Paper­ back, 1987). The play takes place on a simple stage with a few candles, a chair and an altar. The lighting was created by Bruce Beers, director of operations at the Cali­ fornia Center for the Arts, Escon­ dido, and the photography comes from Patricio Chavez, former visual arts curator of the Centro Cultural de la Raza, currently an instructor and graduate student at the University of California, San Diego. The play lasts an hour and there is a $5 donation that will go to the Visual and Performing Arts program. The next performances will be on April 25, 26 and 27, beginning at 8 p.m., at the Cal State San Marcos Visual*and Per­ forming Arts Annex, located on 441 La Moree, in San Marcos. Baca was bom in Santa Fe? A Scene from “ Martin” Pride Photo/ Claudia Ignacio New Mexico, in 1952. A winner of the Pushcart Prize and the Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award, he has been called an heir to Pablo Nemda and one of the best poets in America today. But, at the age of 21, he was illiterate and in prison for selling drugs. Five years later, he emerged from prison with a passion for reading and writing poetry. He is the author of books of poetry, scripts, productions and a memoir of his life, “A Place to Stand.” Baca conducts writing workshops with children and adults at schools, universities, reservations, barrio community centers, housing proj­ ects and prisons across the coun­ try* For more information, call 760-750-4137. �E arth Day Celebration THE LION KING - a Musical J ourney to the Essence of Life By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer his place as new king to carry on worries for the rest of the day.” They cause tears and laughter at the circle of life. Taymor brings the African the same time, which are emo­ wilderness to life with incredible tions that accompany the whole costume design and make-up art piece, mainly triggered by the that transforms the human form great songs of Elton John and into puppets and masks that still Tom Rice. When the African allow the actors to express their choral belts out the beautiful energy. Even the stage design is “The Circle of Life,” goose a “living” work of art, in which bumps are guaranteed. Like­ actors impersonate plants and wise, the vocal performances of Moe Daniels (adult Nala), Rufus nature. A guaranteed recipe for suc­ Bonds (Mufasa) and Fuschia cess is the outstanding perfor­ (Rafiki) very much expressed the mances of the main hardships Africa has characters. John Vick­ REVIEW had to face through­ ery, who appeared in out history and con­ several Broadway and TV pro­ tributed much to making the ductions, does an incredible job Disney story a real aspect of of portraying the evil yet come­ life. dic character Scar, who provides “The Lion King” is a musta lot of laughs and suspense see show for young and old alike. to the storyline. Also, the young­ The music, combined with light­ est members of the cast, Clifton ing, stage design, costumes and Oliver and Jewl Anguay, demon- the singing and dancing ensem- Director Julie Taymor’s Tony Award-winning version of Dis­ ney’s “The Lion King” takes you on an amazing journey to the essence of life, transforming the Los Angeles Pantages Theatre into a magical place, in which African and Caribbean rhythms throw you right into the midst of the rich and traditional culture Above: For the Past Eight Years Global Party has led the Drum Circle near of the African continent. 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As I watched the previews, I wondered how the film was going to measure up to expec­ tations as the prequel to “The Mummy Returns.” Surprisingly = £ - lis t s ® well from “The Mummy” films. scorpion-king.com/ No recognizable references or hired to kill an evil warlord, the story ties were linked with the m°vie pits him and a small band film’s predecessors (other than comrades against an army of the “Scorpion King” title.) The evil* movie seems more like a cross Among these comrades is between a poor take-off of former enemy Balthazar, played “Indiana Jones” by Michael Clarke or “Conan the Duncan (“The Green B a r b a r i a n . ” AVAj v 1LLi W Mile” and “The Whole Sword fights and skull-cracking Nine Yards.”) If the film action consume most of the 95 has any redeeming value, it minutes of predictable film. hes in the comical exchange of Opening up to a sort of comic focial expressions shared by “The R FVTFW Rock” and Duncan. Over-exag­ gerated glares of anger and frus­ tration either leave you laughing at them or shaking your head in disbelief. As far as the soundtrack for “The Scorpion King,” most tracks fit the mood of the film. Drowning Pool, Sevendust, Godsmack and System of a Down are a few of the bands that accent *the action scenes of “The Scor­ pion King.” Does (or should) the music fit the time period? Over­ all, the music didn’t distract the Iflow of the film and almost always complimented each scene. If you’re looking for special effects comparable to “The Mummy” films, look elsewhere. Most of The “Scorpion King” is based on melee combat sequences with very few dazzling visual effects. In short, get tickets for “The Scorpion King” if you want entertainment without requiring your brain to work. With its little redeeming value, there are better movies out there that will cer­ tainly “give you more bang for your buck.” �G etting w h a t ’ Coming to You s By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer Let’s play a quick number game. 11,05, 4.07, 3.06. Now the object is to guess what these numbers represent. Are they the answers to some mind-bending Mensa test? Close. Are they my bank account balances for the past three months? Closer. Are they the dates that doomsday cults have decreed the world will end on? They might as well be. They are the fictional dates (but are real dates any truer?) of com­ pletion for various improvements around campus and are so far away they’re about as relevant as the impending doom foretold in “The Weekly World News,” or whatever trashy rag you don’t admit to reading. The gargantuan new library, the bountiful parking structures and the luxurious new dorms have been pitched to us, the hard-working students, in terms that bring to mind Xanadu-esque vistas but deliver naught but a “Beyond Thunder Dome” reality. All of these things that we are currently paying good money to construct, all of these things that would be really great to have, all of these things that most of us will not be around to enjoy. I’m sorry if I sound a little bitter, but when I show up on campus, a half an hour early to find parking, and arrive at my 10:00 a.m. class 15 minutes late because I couldn’t, I get a little twinge of jealousy for the next generation of CSUSM stu­ dents who will reap the benefits wrought by our sacrifice. What sacrifice? OK, it’s not like I’m personally financing the entire expansion effort, but, of course, I contribute financially whether I like it or not. Oh, did I mention that it’s ugly? OK, I said it. Construction is not pretty; I go to an ugly school; I’m so ashamed. But let’s back up a little before I get good and ranting. Why do we attend Cal State San Marcos? Scenario number one - You worked hard in high school, got fantastic grades, but because of financial/lifestyle/circumstantial issues, you decided to forego the Ivy League and boldly continue your education at a small, upand-coming campus with lots of potential where, gosh dam it, you just might make a difference. Scenario number two - You piddled around in high school and didn’t get the best possible grades all the time; well, maybe you did. You were unsure of the road you wanted to head down and couldn’t see subjecting yourself to a lifetime of student loan paybacks for the privilege of changing your major three times at a university where you are paying more for the landscap­ ing than for the Pulitzer/Nobel/ whatever prize-winning profes­ sors, who are teaching you the saitie crap (if theyYe teaching you anything at all) that you could learn at CSUSM. Are you the former or some­ thing like it? I understand that this is a gross generalization and that the CSUSM student body is a rich and varied one. But if that’s the case, then you should proba­ bly just stop reading now, put the paper down and continue on your merry way, because you’re prob­ ably not going to agree with me, and I’m not really trying to con­ vince you. If you feel that the administration is working their collective keisters off trying to make this the best campus pos­ sible for the bargain price that we pay, then fine, great, more power to you. That is a fantastic attitude to have, and I hope it makes you very happy. However, if you are like me (see scenario two), then maybe you feel like you have the right and responsibility to com­ plain about the shabby conditions that we are immersed in. Of course, I can’t speak for anyone but myself, and all I know is that I have 38.5 units left. I have two semesters and a summer ses­ sion to do it in. At registration time, I am competing with what seems like hundreds of other stu­ dents (so I know some of you are in the same boat) for a limited amount of classes. And when we sit shoulder to shoulder (those of us who get in), squished in to the very back walls, I wonder if maybe I should have chosen a less popular major. I guess I should be tolerant, because plans are in the works to expand the course schedule and offer more classes at a time and so forth. This will be really great in five years when it happens, and, as an added bonus, the people who are trying to enroll then will have one less person to compete with because I will already have grad­ uated ... hopefully. Furthermore, as I sit in my much-hated poetry class (which I take because any class relevant to my major is full) and stare out the windows, I can’t help but think how the construction vehi­ cles resemble insects and dino­ saurs. Oh look, there goes a dump truck that looks like a yellow jacket, and that crane is a bronto­ saurus. That’s really special; that and the incessant boom-boom of the construction process make for an environment that’s really conducive to learning. Not that I’m blaming the noise or the con­ stant distraction for my inability to appreciate Wordsworth and Blake; OK, maybe I am just a little. But moreover, it’s aestheti­ cally unappealing. When I drive to school or as I sit in my classes or walk around campus being accosted at all turns by the dust, dirt and discarded remnants of progress, I sort of long for the erstwhile days of sprinklers and recesses, if only for a brief respite from the tedium of construction, construction, construction. Con­ struction of structures, I might add, that I will not be able to enjoy. This is the part that some of you might find annoying. I don’t have any (read that as zip, zero, not a single one) suggestions on how to fix this. Buildings take time to erect. Plans are in the works, and it’s not like I was Shanghaied and forced to attend school here. I knew what I was getting into, but the reality of it is just a bit much. Making Everyday Earthday: What You Can Do On Campus To Make A Difference By RAY HINES for The Pride Have you ever wondered how you alone can make a difference in our environment? Often times in the news, we hear about uncon­ trolled population growth, global warming, air and water pollution, and solid waste depicted as over­ whelming issues that can seem way too big to pursue alone. That is why it will be a comfort to read this article and share it with friends who may feel like you do. Each spring, we are reminded about the most pressing environ­ mental concerns with the coming of Earthday. Earthday began in April of 1970 and has since been a successful tool in drawing the public’s attention to environmen­ tal problems, both locally and globally. The response to Earth­ day has sent a message to policymakers that environmen­ tal issues are of real public concern and definitely worthy of political consideration. With the current administration in the White House, it is, now more than ever, important to show your support for the environmen­ tal movement. The recent “4-1-1” event here on campus gave stu­ dents and staff access to some of the environmental organizations in our area and provided infor­ mation, insight, and a chance to get involved. If getting involved directly with these and other organizations isn’t your bag, don’t feel alienated. There is still plenty that you can do to help. What can I do? To be an environmentallyminded individual doesn’t take anything more than considering what you do, and finding out if there is anything about your behavior that adversely affects the environment around you. Can you change those behaviors to try and mutually benefit yourself and the environment? The ques­ tion echoes the familiar “Think Globally, Act Locally” quote, which supports action here on the campus of CSUSM and around the world. Here are 10 suggestions to “Think Globally, Act Locally.” 1. Don’t throw recyclable materials in the trash. Recycle your cans, plastic bottles, and used paper in the proper bins, which are located conveniently next to the trashcans around campus. 2. If you do not have recy­ cling services at home, bring your recyclable materials to school and use the bins here. 3. Reuse paper that has only been printed on one side and then recycle it. 4. Bring your own lunch in a reusable container. The fast food here and off campus is unhealthy anyway and creates tons of trash. 5. Walk, ride your bike, take public transportation, or carpool to school. If you find this difficult, pressure school repre­ sentatives to establish a rideshare program. 6. Guys, use the urinal instead of the toilet if you are only going to pee. It uses only half as much water per flush. 7. Gals, don’t believe that ANY sanitary products can be safely flushed down the toilet. They contain chemicals (bleach and other contaminants) and can clog waste treatment facilities, cause blockages, and end up pol­ luting our waterways and coast­ lines. 8. After washing your hands, use an air hand dryer if available, if not, use ONE paper towel. 9. Carry a refillable water bottle with you and fill it from the drinking fountain or the “water” tab on the Coca-Cola machine in the Dome. 10. Carry a refillable coffee/ soda mug; you will get a discount and reduce the amount of Styro­ foam that ends up in landfills. These 10 simple steps can make quite a difference if fol­ lowed by everyone here on campus, and better yet, around the world. It doesn’t take much more energy to reduce, reuse, and recycle. It just takes a little bit more consideration, something we all could use. Additional information about campus programs, events, and environmental awareness can be found by contacting the Envi­ ronmental Club on campus. The Environmental Club invites you to get involved - Thursdays in UNIV 460 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. I was raised on a vision of college, which included campus housing (maybe it’s not spacious but certainly more cost effective than the norm of $1100 for a two -bedroom apartment), walking to classes (the ones you actually need) across ample parking lots and completely finished cause­ ways, studying with no distrac­ tions in a well-equipped library, and knowing, knowing this is the best my campus is ever going to be. Maybe I’m just jealous of those who will come after me and actually have all the things I only can wish for. However, there is an attitude, both disturbing and oh so prevalent, that we should all just accept things as they are because we don’t pay very much in tuition and fees. I think that’s crap. Nobody wants or deserves a bargain basement education just because they can’t afford a school with more established prestige. CSUSM has more than just spatial potential. We have the potential to be a school known for its resourcefulness and refusal to settle for anything but the best. Raise your voices, cats and kit­ tens. If you don’t like things, let’s change them. Let’s get what we deserve instead of only what we are paying for. I’d certainly love to hear any suggestions. Let’s make it so we can actually find a parking spot, get the classes we need, and not feel guilty because we are asking for too much. Wel­ come back, youthful angst. In Response to D avid Yanagi Letter to Editor The expression and beliefs held in the article addressing the issues of 9-11 and the IsraeliPalestinian conflict (from the April 16 issue) perpetuate the absurdly one-sided media in this country. However, it was worse to see such a travesty published in The Pride as we should base our thoughts on logic and knowledge. Our con­ cern as an American society and college students should be focused on the protection of civil liberties within our own nation and the end of the ‘blame game.’ It is truly sad to see a student pointing the finger at a particular ethnic group in such an accusatory manner to defend their freedom of speech. As ‘ Americans’ we should embrace diversity, not stress the possi­ ble enemy, which may reside with our citizenry. It is a time to forget who is at fault and to achieve some higher level of morality. May the powerful one bless us all in these times we face. Carol Stem �Letter to the Editor Organizations such as Amnesty International or Human Rights I was simply stunned when Watch and read reports on Israel, I read David Yanagi’s article you would conclude that Muslim entitled, “DidMuslim-Americans Americans do have a point to Pay Lip Service to 9-11?” which mark Israel as terrorist. was published in The Pride on Israel is the only democracy April 16. Not only was the arti­ in the world which practices tor­ cle annoyingly biased, but it was ture on a regular basis; Israel is based on assumptions and stereo­ the only democracy in the world types, offered no facts or credible who assassinates suspected ter­ evidence and went as far as mark­ rorists without due process while ing millions of Muslim-Ameri- the government has the chance cans as “terrorist sympathizers.” to arrest them, and Israel is the First of all, Mr. Yanagi seems only democracy in the world who to forget that he lives in Amer­ intentionally targets civilians on ica, the land of free speech. Mus- a ratio of killing 3 Palestinians lim-Americans have every right for every 1 Israeli killed by the to favor whomever they want in Palestinian terror attacks. Or do the ongoing conflict between the you want me to mention the mas­ Israelis and the Palestinians. I sacre of Palestinian civilians in have not heard any Muslim orga­ Qilya village in 1953 by the unit nization in the U.S. mentioning 101 of the Israeli Army? Or do that suicide bombings are not ter­ you want me to mention the Sabra rorist attacks. Many leaders of and Shattila massacres of 1982 in Muslim communities often con­ Lebanon, led by the units under demned any actions resulting in the command of Ariel Sharon? the deaths of civilians no matter Or do you want me to mention what the justification. I don’t that on April 18, 2002, world know about your personal expe­ famous CNN reporter Christiane riences, but most Muslim Ameri­ Amanpour reported interviewing cans around me have not offered Israeli soldiers who mentioned to any sympathy to suicide bomb­ her “What we did in Jenin was ings because they resulted in Vietnam” while they were talk­ the killings of innocent civil­ ing about the Israeli operation in ians. (Of course there are a few Palestinian Jenin refugee camp? exceptions, so to speak, Timothy Or do you want me to mention McVeighs, among Muslim Amer­ that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel icans.) Therefore, you cannot Sharon cannot travel to some assume just because 80 percent European countries without the of Palestinians see suicide bomb­ fear of being arrested because ers as martyrs that most Muslim there is a search warrant for his Americans feel the same way. name by European War Crimes However, if you only went to the Tribunal Court, and if he is websites of the U.S. State Depart­ caught he would be tried with ment, the UN Human Rights charges of “War Crimes ^gainst Commission, thimari * Rights ' Humanity?”*Tor those of you those 18-19-year-old Israeli sol­ diers from becoming killers? Every human life is very impor­ tant, and there is nojustification in the killing of innocent people, no matter what the cause. How­ ever, Yanagi’s article chooses to label Muslim Americans as potential terrorists, and his remarks that “President Bush’s statement should be directed domestically” is nothing but a statement of hate, a statement of intentional provocation and also an invitation to hate crimes. I has occupied the Palestinian ter­ sincerely cannot believe that such ritories of West Bank and Gaza an article was published to brain­ since 1967, and despite the UN wash a few thousand college resolution 242, which explicitly students who are already being calls for the withdrawal of Israel fed by the biased American from occupied territories, Israel media. The problem is unfortu­ has been occupying the land of nate because it is only Israeli Palestinian people, which was lives, which are valuable. I granted to them by the United wonder why you would not stress Nations in 1947. Moreover, Israel the fact that hundreds of Pales­ colonizes the Palestinian lands by tinians were killed in the last few establishing settlements, which weeks. today reached a population of What I would like to under­ 700,000 to 1,000,000 Jews living line is that it kills me everyday on Palestinian land. Is this enough to see innocent people dying “inside” information to make you no matter if they are Jewish or sympathize with the Palestinian Muslim. I have many friends who cause? Yes, suicide bombing is are Muslim and Jewish, not to an act of terror, but don’t you mention that my personal hero is ever think, “What pushes 15, 18 the Israeli soccer star Haim M. and 24-year -old youngsters to go Revivo, and I am tired of hear­ blow themselves up?” ing the same crap over and over The conclusion is, both the about who is to blame, who is to hands of Israelis and the Palestin­ pressure or who is to condemn. ians are not clean, and we can go I think it is about time that on arguing for years about who we stop these blame games; we to blame. Don’t you think instead should stop arguing about which of playing a cheap blafrie game, is the right definitibh (is it sui­ we should focus on what we cide or homicide bombers?), and can do to prevent these people we should do everything we can from blowing themselves up and to provide an environment for becoming terrorists and prevent Israeli and Palestinian people who are interested in the forma­ tion of the State of Israel, please write these names down: Irgun, Hagana and the Stern Gang. Then go do your research in the library, and you will come to interesting conclusions concerning whether or not the use of terrorism by the Israeli’s during the 40s and 50s contributed to the formation of Israel or not. (I am not draw­ ing any connections; make your own judg- " S . . li etter where they can live peacefully. I would like to conclude with a passage from an interview with a commander in the Israeli army, which was conducted by the Israeli journalist Amos Oz and published in the Israeli daily newspaper, Davar, on December 17, 1982. “Even today I am will­ ing to volunteer to do the dirty work for Israel, to kill as many Arabs as necessary, to deport them, to expel and bum them, to have everyone hate us, to pull the mg from underneath the feet of the Diaspora Jews, so that they will be forced to run to us crying. Even if it means blowing up one or two synagogues here and there, I don’t care. And I don’t mind if, after the job is done, you put me in front of a Nuremberg Trial and then jail me for life. Hang me if you want, as a war criminal. Then you can spruce up your Jewish conscience and enter the respectable club of civilized nations, nations that are large and healthy. What your lots don’t understand is that the dirty work of Zionism is not finished yet, far from it.” Amos Oz has never revealed the true identity of the speaker, but he is pre­ sumed to be Ariel Sharon by many sources. It is very important to note, that although the media may not relay it to the American public, the leader of the Palestin­ ian people, Arafat, is actually a Christian. Hence, it would be a veiy uneducated assumption to think of this dilemma as a con­ flict between Judaism and Islam. Sincerely, Civan Erman Gokcimen On Behalf of the Filthy Smoke-Wielding Monsters of CSUSM By GEORGE BURGESS JR Pride Staff Writer If you were annoyed with last week’s rant, titled “Choking in the Stairwell,” you were not alone. If you missed the article, I can sum it up quickly because it had only one valid point. Smok­ ing in front of building entranceways is not fair to “non-smokers and smokers alike.” To answer the question posed, “Why is it people smoke in the most absurd places, like right in front of the entrance to a restau­ rant or in a busy stairwell?” let me state that, quite simply, this is where the ashtrays are gen­ erally located. Smokers do not determine the locations of the designated smoking areas. If you don’t like where the ashtrays are placed, take it up with Student Services. I’m sure they would love to hear from you. Are readers really expected to believe this quote: “Every Tuesday and Thursday, as I walk to my final class in University Hall, I find myself taking the stairs and choking on the clouds of cigarette smoke that fill the stairwell”? This sounds fairly dramatic and exaggerated to me. It is more likely that, occasion­ ally, on Tuesdays and Thursdays on your way to University Hall, after smelling smoke, you fake a slight cough. To let nearby smokers know that you do not like smoke. I call this move the “FC,” or fake cough. If you don’t believe me, hang around a place where smokers and non-smokers cross paths and decide for your­ self. If you really want to have fun, invite a friend and together identify FC’s, then score them in Olympic fashion. Remember to consider intensity, volume and overall believability. Anti-smokers isolate ciga­ rette butts as the only form of litter on campus. Cigarette butts should never be thrown any­ where except in an ashtray; how­ ever, cigarette butts are not the only form of garbage needlessly thrown on the ground. Over the course of a semester, how many flyers are thrown on the ground in the parking lot? I can hear the responses already. “Flyers don’t harm anyone, but second-hand smoke does.” Right? Why is it that people get so outraged about second-hand smoke, yet most people don’t think twice about filling their tank with gas or burning oil and coal? Isn’t the use of fossil fuel more harmful to the environment and our health? To the people complaining about second handsmoke, how important was the air to you when you voted? It will be interesting to see how involved the second-hand smoke Nazis get with the three major power plants tentatively scheduled for construction in Mexico. I’ll give you three guesses to figure out why these plants are going to be built south of the border, but I bet you’ll need only one. If you are really concerned about polluting the air, do the world a favor and focus on something bigger than the trace amounts of toxins you may be receiving from second-hand smoke on campus. If you are really concerned about litter, pick something up. Chances are, you just don’t like smoke. Until I am informed otherwise, I am within my rights to smoke in the desig­ nated areas. It’s my luck that someone reading this is severely asth­ matic, vegan, always considerate of others, voted green, has never littered, obeys every law, con­ sciously strives to think objec­ tively and is rightfully offended. To you, I offer my apologies. H A V E A N OPINION? S UBMIT A LETTER TO T HE EDITORS TO P RIDE@ CSUSM .EDU To t h e lefty O ld Logo, To the right. New Logos Courtesy photo by Jocelyn Brown C a l S tate S an Ivlarcos jh ^ 0*8% CO U G AR b Vm*c2JL O L u L C The university has decided to change the sports logo without the students’ input Email Jocelyn Brown to give your input: brown@csusm.edu O d L L JL J L V J L C lJ L L U b Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �L a c r o s s e Team Ends the Seaso n By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos’ Men’s La Crosse team understood that its inaugural season would be a struggle. In spite of the fact that the team posted no victories this season, optimism abounded. “We always want to build a positive foundation for the team and take out the negative,” said Michael Nguyen. The Cougars had one of their last games of the season on April 18 at UCSD, against the Tri­ tons. The game was aggressively played by both squads. The Tri­ tons scored six goals in the first half and the Cougars scored two goals in the second, courtesy of Jason Walton and Brad Goodwill. During the second half of the game, the Cougar defense held UCSD scoreless during the third quarter. At one point, a time -out was called by a referee in order to ask both teams to “play clean and let us call the game.” The Tritons at times appeared to be frustrated because they were not performing as well as they would have liked to. Toward the end of the game, a fight broke out because one of the Triton players jabbed a Cougar in the ribs with his stick, forcing him to retaliate by hitting that same Triton in the face. After they both were called out for a few minutes, the Triton player apologized and they shook hands. Throughout the game, the team would huddle. The hud­ dles included positive and moti­ vational words from all of the players. The majority of the team is entirely new to lacrosse. Captain Cory Barnhart talked many play­ ers into joining the team, includ­ ing Erik Roper and Michael Nguyen. “He bugged me into playing and I cracked out and fell in love with it” said Nguyen. At the beginning of the season, their first coach stopped attending shortly after the first game for unknown reasons. Scott Srustulka was a spectator at one of their games early in the season. He began speaking with Barnhart and became aware that they were in need of a coach. Srustulka has an abundance of lacrosse expe­ rience and decided to take the position of head coach for the Cougars. Srustulka explained that he “put the team together I could with what I had.” Associated Students, Inc.(ASI) helped out with some of the funding, which included “league dues, referees, and insurance for the players,” Srustulka said. In order to fully finance the team, the players held fundraisers like car washes. In addition, they also took dona­ tions and even used their own money to pay for the necessary equipment and uniforms. The team endured practice three times a week for two hours. Coach Srustulka was not too adamant about the play­ ers attending every practice this year because he stepped in at mid-season. “Practice is an example of how you play. Despite the losses, the morale was always there,” said Coach Srustulka. Next year, there will be an even more strict, Women’s Soccer Team Begins Practicing By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor As semesters continue to pass by, Cal State San Marcos’ sports teams continue tp grow. The newest addition is the wom­ en’s soccer team, which practices every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. on Mangrum Field. Although the team has not begun its regular season league play, which will begin next fall, Associated Students Incorpo­ rated (ASI) has recognized it as an official club sports team, according to the co-captains. The team, co-captained by Carol Devendorf, a sophomore majoring in Liberal Studies, and Casie Burke, a sophomore major­ ing in Human Development, was established because they “played soccer for years, and there are not many sports, neither many women’s sports, in school. We all just love the sport and want to play it,” said Devendorf. The practices are very infor­ mal, according to the co-captains. “It is to get back in shape and to remember how to play soccer again .. ..we don’t want to intimidate anybody,” said Deven­ dorf. Burke added, “It’s very easy-going.” The captains also said that the team is working on basic skills and strengthening abili­ ties. Devendorf and Burke are both very enthusiastic about find­ ing new players to join next semester’s league. “We are look­ ing for competitive players, of all ages,” said Devendorf. Another team player, Brit­ tany Jones, sophomore and Lib­ eral Studies major, said, “I think more people should come [to practices.] It’s been fun (being on the women’s soccer team).” Next semester’s goals for the team’s first CSUSM league are The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor FeatureEditor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell M artha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall ; All ojrinib^s; letters to the editor, published id The Pride, represent die opinions o f the httthOr, and do not necessarily represent the viCW of The Pride, S to have an “active involvement in school,” according to Burke, and to have “unity and a good time,” according to Devendorf. “We don’t want to lose, people in the middle of the league because they get bored; we want them to be interested in it ” added Burke. Although the team practices on Sunday mornings, Burke said this could change. Those interested in joining the team are encouraged to attend practices and to contact ASI for more information, or to email deven002@csusm.edu or burke@013 @csusm.edu. The team had a bake sale fundraising event today during the job fair and also recruited new players. While the team is not playing in a CSUSM league this semes­ ter, it is playing in a San Marcos indoor league outside of school, and looking for sponsors. '.or of<^iforuia State University San.Marcos. Unsigned editorkfsrsjHrea^ ^ mepfrity e&mwR M life Pride ^itofiailmafd. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and idealiftcattcKi:; Xettwn.ttsoy 'he edited lor grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic m a i l : Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. 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Sacraficing a little bit of time, money and personal interest is vital for the school’s success,” said, maintaing that his goal for next season is simply “to win. Srustulka plans to promote the sport in an entertaining fash­ ion in order to get fans to come out and support the team. “We would really appreciate more school spirit to any one who will come out and give us support,” said Nguyen. As a team, the Cougars hang out together outside of school, as well. They had a bonfire in the beginning of the season. Team members often get together for dinners and parties to promote team unity. During the summer, some of the team members will join summer men’s lacrosse teams. T he W omen’s G olf Team Ends t he R egular Season CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On April 16, members of the women’s golf team returned from Pocatello, Idaho, where they were supposed to compete. Nonetheless, the Bengal Classic tournament at Junipler Hills Country Club was suspended due to snow conditions. This was to be the final tournament of the regular season. Within the next few weeks, members of the Cal State San Marcos women’s team will compete to qualify for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Nation­ als, which will take place May 13-18 in Palm Resort, Florida. Men’s Golf Team Finishes in 11th P lace at Stanislaus CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor The men’s golf team finished in 11th place on April 16 at the 31st Annual George Buzzini Sr./Stanislaus Invitational Golf Tournament at Turlock Golf and Country Club, with a final score of 929 (309-308-312). Matt Higley finished in 12th overall, with a score of 223 (77-72-74); Nick Micheli shot 232 (70-81-81); Ryan Axlund shot 235 (77-78-80), and freshman Ryan Rancatore shot 239 (85-77-77). The Turlock Golf Course is a par-72,6,673-yard championship course. The team’s next compe­ tition will be on April 21-23. tina’sdeli 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA 92069 One mile north of 78. Always 10% student discount with valid ID yyyyyyyyyyyy *ARE YOU A HEALTHY ADULT WITH ALLERGY SYMPTOMS?" Radiant Research is conducting a RESEARCH STUDY FOR HEALTHY ADULTS. You may be eligible to participate in this study if you: • Are Age 18 to 65 • Weigh between 88 198 lbs Qualified participants will receive $525.00 for time and travel. Call us today for an appointment: 1-888-STUDY-88 R A D IA N T RESEARCH �Special Events ASI Snack Break Music, Donuts and Juice, Founders Plaza Wed. Apr. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Book Drive Drop off new or used chil­ dren’s book at the ASI Office Recipients will be the Early Learning Center andDiscovery Elementary School in San Marcos CSUSM Job Fair Tues., Apr. 23,10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Founders Plaza Evening with the Muses Hear poets, authors, perform­ ers, and songwriters from CSUSM Thurs. Apr. 25, ACD 102 Cost: $5.00 Gradfest 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Apr. 23-25. Courtyard outside of the Campus Bookstore Japanese Tea Ceremony/ Culture Experience Wed., Apr. 24, Palm Court 1:00-2:30 p.m. Free “Martin” The Words of Jimmy Santiago Baca Apr. 25, 26, 27 8p.m., Visual and Performing Arts Annex. Tickets: $5.00 An evening with William Safire-Pulitzer Prize Winner and New York Times col­ umnist Tues., Apr. 30 7:00 p.m., California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Tickets: Free with CSUSM ID, $10.00 gen­ eral admission. »>Article cont. from pg. 1 are no group study room opportu­ nities in our existing location. There are simply not enough study spaces in our 28,000 square feet in Craven Hall. When we move into the new building (which will have more than 150,000 square feet for library functions), we will have 35 group study rooms. “Place more signs in the library to remind students to be considerate by not using cell phones.” We checked on our signage and find them on both floors near study areas. We simply do not have enough staff to ‘police’ the library for cell phone and food offenders but have found that fellow students are very effective when they ask other students to be more considerate. “It is very frustrating when I ask every day how to work the computer to locate or find journals or books. I’ve made an appointment with a reference librarian, but she didn’t stay long enough to help me. On the phone she told me that I had an hour with her, but it was quite differ­ ent because it was only 15 min­ utes - and still I wasn’t sure how to use the computer. So I con­ tinue to ask every day. Everyone is too busy to help. I wish they had access to these databases in public libraries. Reference librar­ ians there are less hectic, less in a hurry. Please change!” We are sorry to hear that you’ve had this experience. Your comments have been forwarded to the Research Services Group (RSG) for discussion. We do acknowledge that we are very busy! The tremendous growth in our student population means we are trying to help more students with the same number of staff. However, our number one pri­ ority is helping students with their information needs. We hope that your next experience with research assistance is more posi­ tive. “I rarely complain or fill out comment cards, but I must report on the uselessness of the copy machines in the library. Libraries need good copy machines. These machines are cheap and produce awful reproductions and copies. If this is going to be considered a competitive university the stu­ dents need capable resources!” In December the university changed its copy service from IKON to an in-house service pro­ vided by Campus Enterprises. While there are still some bugs to work out on service and main­ tenance logistics, we hope you Club Meetings Free Student Services Campus Black Forum Thurs., 4:30-6:30 p.m. CRA 4110 Resum£ Critiques Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique Fax: (760) 750-3142 Writing Center CRA3106 Mon-Thurs. 8:30a.m.-6p.m. Fri. 8:30-3 p.m. SUBMIT YOUR ITEMS TO pride@csusm.edu Bible Study Tues., 12:30-1:30 p.m. outside the Dome Wed., 12:00- 12:50 p.m.UH442 Environmental Club Thurs., 4:00-5:00 p.m.UNIV 460 Math Lab Mon. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Weds. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Progressive Activist Network Thurs., 2:00 p.m. ACD 408 Anime Project Alliance Thr., 5:00p.m.-10:00 p.m. UH 373 PLS SUBMISSION DEAD­ LINE: April 25 have found the new machines to be far superior! “This library needs a copy machine that collates copies.” Our new machines are so sensitive to paper that is anything but perfect, we are having to refer students needing collation to the campus Copy Center. 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The cancellation notice posted to the Global Affairs web page reads, “Due to unfore­ seen circumstances, the Oaxaca program has been cancelled.” On the same web page, which was updated the same day the program was cancelled, infor­ mation was posted stating that refunds would automatically be sent to students. However, on Friday, refund request forms were made available for stu­ dents to request their full refund online, or by going to the Office of Extended Studies personally. » >Article cont. on pg. 3 The CSU Reaches Tentative Agree­ ment with Employee Union By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor As the deadline for the normal three-year cycle of con­ tracts approaches, the Cal­ ifornia State Employees Association (CSEA) and the CSU have reached a tentative agreement in negotiations. Although a 1.5 percent gen­ eral salary increase was agreed upon, the CSEA representatives still have about two months left in the contract cycle for more negotiations. The agree­ ment still needs to be ratified by the CSEA and approved by the CSU Board of Trustees. “For the first time I can remember, they (CSEA) have a tentative agreement two months before the former contract expires,” said Steve Wiener, media production specialist and CSEA chapter vice president. In the past, negotiations have lasted up to nine months past the renewal date. “I’m suspi­ cious that our (CSEA) bargain­ ing team gave up early,” said Wiener. The contract renewal comes at a time that is also host to many California state budget issues and a slow economy. Although Wiener mentioned satisfaction with some of the stipulations of the contract, he » >Article cont. on pg. 3 Power Surge Says Goodbye The Annaul Job Fair Photo Courtesy of Cindy Pollack By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor The Cal State San Marcos Career and Assessment Center (CAC) produced the university’s third annual job fair on Tuesday, April 23, with over 100 recruiters, employers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. The turnout of the general public was nearly double than that of previous years, and CSUSM received phenomenal exposure from the surrounding commu­ nity with this year’s success. The job fair was geared toward the majors offered at CSUSM, and many government agencies answered the call. San Diego’s largest employer is the federal government, with Naval Base San Diego and Naval Sub­ marine Base Point Loma, as well as Marine Corps Air Sta­ tion Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton all less than an hour’s drive from the CSUSM campus. The FBI was on campus, seeking foreign lan­ guage students, computer sci­ ence and accounting majors, as well as students with military backgrounds. The city govern­ ments also have lots of open­ ings. Most of the employers were so heavily inundated with job­ seekers they were unavailable for » >Article cont. on pg. 4 For some it was a place of inspiration, as they wrote poetry, played music or met new friends. And for others, it was just a place to grab coffee. But for the past four years, Power Surge Caf6, on Twin Oaks Valley Road near Cal State San Marcos, provided a home away from home for quite an eclectic crowd, one which grew up with the cafe. That all changed on Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m. when owner Mark DuBois closed the doors forever after losing his parking lot permit from the city. “This is an overwhelming thing. I have realized how many lives we’ve affected — we’ve watched so many kids literally grow up here,” said DuBois. The cafe threw a “goodbye party” on Thursday, April 25, with live entertainment from local musician Lisa Sanders and other musical guests. More than 100 people came to sup­ port DuBois and Power Surge. Others spilled into the parking » >Article cont. on pg. 4 W r i t e r s I n s p i r e d by the Muse s By CLAUDIA IGNACIO, Pride ture and Writing Studies student Editor and LISA LIPSEY, Fea­ Michael Hunter. The first performer was Bran­ ture Editor don Cesmat, professor and poet, Eighty-six students, faculty who, along with Terry Sprangue, and family members gathered in Gunnar Biffs and the other mem­ ACD 102 for the first annual Lit­ bers of the “Drought Buoy,” per­ erature and Writing Studies liter­ formed a poetry and motion. “I really liked Cesmat and ary evening, appropriately titled “An Evening with the Muses.” the “Drought Buoy.” The com­ The event showcased the talents bination of words, sound and of CSUSM faculty and Litera­ dance was inspiring. They were very creative,” said student Jes­ sica Krone. Hunter, a songwriter, shared some of his favorite songs, like “Did You Ever.” During his introduction, Professor Heather Hayton shared that his most recent project was writing lyrics for a new album by Robert Deleo of the Stone Temple Pilots. Sharon Elise, sociology pro­ fessor and award-winning Slam Poet and spoken word artist, read selections from a variety of her works. She also encouraged audi­ ence members to get involved in Slam Poetry competitions in the San Diego area. Slam poetry can be written on any topic, and is judged on both delivery and con­ tent. “She is awesome, I have every intention of attending a » >Article cont. on pg. 5 Nancy Caine and Duff Brenna Received President’s Award Professor Nancy Caine Photo Courtesy of “Tracks” By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor Cal State San Marcos’ president, Alexander Gonzalez, awarded his fourth annual Pres­ ident’s Award for Innovation in Teaching to psychology profes­ sor Nancy Caine, Ph.D. “It’s always a wonderful honor to be recognized by one’s students and professional peers,” said Caine. “It gives me a renewed sense of purpose and energy.” She described her innovation in teaching as something related both to her teaching and her area of research. “My teaching is inextricably intertwined within my research. When I teach, I try to get students to under­ stand the ways in which we gain knowledge in our field, which means appreciating the scien­ tific method, the products of that method and the real-world appli­ cations of that method.” “I am lucky that my research program is one that allows me to introduce students to oppor­ tunities that are unusual and inter>»Article cont. on pg. 2 By MICHELLE CONSTANT Pride Staff Writer For those of us who have experienced the teaching style of novelist and professor of Litera­ ture and Writing, Duff Brenna, the fact that he was the one of the recent recipients of CSUSM’s President’s Award may not come as a surprise. “It’s good to have the sort of ‘at home’ validation that the President’s Award gives a writer,” said Brenna. “The ulti­ mate sense I get from the recog­ nition I’ve received for what the [President’s] award calls my ‘cre­ ative activity’ is both a humble pride . . . and a feeling of justifi­ cation,” Brenna said. Teaching at CSUSM since its doors opened, Brenna has inspired students not only with his passion for literature, but with his life story. “I was addicted to books from the time I was a babbling child, playing ‘books’ by pulling them from my mother’s shelves and piling them up around me and pretend­ ing I could read them,” he said. »>Article cont. on pg. 2 Professor DuffBrenna Photo Courtesy o f “Tracks” �The Boycott Is Coming!" By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Although Ambercrombie & Fitch’s Asian-themed T-shirts may have been removed from all of its 311 stores in 50 states after Asian-American groups nation­ wide complained that that the shirts were offensive and racist, the boycott is still coming. “I feel a boycott is necessary, not just by Asian-Americans, but by all minorities, because Cali­ fornia is a state of minorities and a reflection of the demographic future of America,” said Yale Kim, HTM business major at Cal State San Marcos. “Such acts of ignorance and racism must not go unchecked because the future of our diverse country depends on an understanding and respect for all backgrounds.” Mary Baladez, a Literature and Writing major, felt the same way. “The images on the shirts are offensive because they con­ tinue to relive the prejudices between people’s races, and people should not judge people based by association to certain images.” The controversy began when clothing maker Ambercrombie & Fitch released a new line of Asian-themed T-shirts, priced at $25, displaying cartoons of Asians in pointed hats along with slogans like, “Wong Broth­ ers Laundry Service: Two Wongs Can Make It White,” “Pizza Dojo: Eat In Or Wok Out,” and “Wok-N-Bowl: Chinese Food and Bowling” for the sole purpose of adding humor and levity to its fashion line. Not that many people were laughing. “Regarding the now famous image and caption, “Two Wongs Can Make It White,” people should understand that the laun­ dry business has historically been one of the entrepreneurial enter­ prises to which Chinese were drawn because of its low over­ head and need for minimum Eng­ lish language skills,” said Susie Lan Cassel, associate professor and associate chair of the Litera­ ture and Writing Department and coordinator for the Ethnic Stud­ ies Program at CSUSM. “When A&F makes fun of Chinese working laundries, they call to our attention a history of legal discrimination against Chinese, which, in addition, carries a pejo­ rative stereotype of Chinese as immigrant laborers.” Within the past week, numer­ ous complaints have been sent to the company, hundreds of protestors stood outside A&F storefronts in various cities, and Asian-American communities as well as student organizations from colleges throughout the United States have banded together to form a coalition to boycott A&F. The schools participating in and facilitating this student movement include Stanford, Northwestern, Wellesley, Roch­ ester, Duke, Harvard, Tufts, Amherst, Boston College, Bent­ ley University, Northeastern, Massachusetts Institute of Tech­ nology, Brown, Ohio State, Columbia, Indiana University, University of Maryland, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine, Cal State San Marcos, and more. “We, the Asian Pacific Stu­ dent Society at CSUSM, feel entirely disappointed and offended in A&F’s disregard for the Asian and Pacific Islander American culture and commu­ nity. The shirt clearly is an insult oil the history of our culture and past times,” said James Nguyen, president of the Asian Pacific Stu­ dent Society at CSUSM. “Even though the damage has been done, the situation can be some­ what fixed as best as possible, given the guidelines and demands are met to A&F’s best abilities. We fully support the efforts of the boycott of A&F and feel that an apology is most needed.” The demands for this national boycott campaign, which have been consolidated by student organizations from Stanford, Boston, Columbia, and North­ western, which represent stu­ dents nationally, state that A&F must: 1) Permanently remove the entire line of offensive “Asian” T-shirts. 2) Publish a public apol­ ogy from CEO Michael S. Jef­ fries in the form of a one-page advertisement in all major news­ papers. 3) Post this apology in all A&F stores, the main page of the website, and in the next issue of the quarterly catalogue. 4) Restore public image and mend relationship in the Asian Pacific American community and con­ sumers through increasing phi­ lanthropy and investment in the Asian Pacific American commu­ nity. In addition, we request that A&F work with us to create and hire a new Asian Pacific American consultant team to ensure sensitivity to minority issues. 5) Develop an educa­ tional and advertisement cam­ paign with positive images of Asian Pacific Americans and other people of color. This cam­ paign should promote the diver­ sity of our nation and encourage understanding of diverse cul­ tures and histories. 6) Encourage consumers to return the “Asian” T-shirts and guarantee uncon­ ditional refund with incentives such as vouchers or discounts on future purchases. 7) Implement and improve diversity training for all employees and diversify minority representation in its workforce. Despite the verbal apologies made by A&F spokesman Hamp­ ton Carney, and the removal of the “Asian” themed T-shirt line, Asian-American activists,1 stu­ dents, and professionals say the company must do more to pre­ vent situations like this from ever happening again. “The fact that those designs, not just one but a set of stereotyped and derogatory images of Chinese, could make it through countless design meet­ ings, numerous executive dis­ cussions, and innumerable staff members (many of them proba­ bly Asian) calls to our attention the need for continued education in the field of Asian American and Ethnic Studies” said Cassel. “As far as I’m concerned, this is not humor; it’s the tragedy of missed (or ignored) education.” Psychology Professor Receives P resident’s Award »>Article cont. from pg. 1 From dairy farming to dish­ washing to rug cleaning, Brenna worked his way through school. After a difficult adolescence, Brenna began his higher educa­ tion by taking classes at night and working during the day. No matter how busy he was, he always made room for lit­ erature. “I’ve never been with­ out books, never gone a month since my adolescent years with­ out reading at least one novel, and never considered for a moment living a life without my beloved authors lined up shoulder to shoulder on my shelves.” Speaking as a published author and lecturer, Brenna said that he is grateful to be teaching at CSUSM. “What I found when I came here is that I was trusted to know and do my job. LTWR is lucky in that it has had a series of first-rate directors, none better than Dr. Yuan, who is infinitely supportive and encouraging.” Brenna said that his secret to teaching involves both knowing and loving the subject he teaches. “I’ve been lucky over the years in having, on the whole, students who were exciting to learn and really wanted to talk about writ­ ing and literature,” said Brenna. When asked about teaching at CSUSM versus another school, Brenna said, “I don’t think there is any other college in the state system that has more superior teachers on its faculty (who were hired first of all because they were superior teachers) or can match the education a student will get here. And the thing of it is, and I mean this sincerely, we’re getting better and better every year.” Receiving teaching awards isn’t anything new to Brenna, who received the Outstanding Faulty Member award at SDSU in 1988, 1989, arid 1990 and was nominated for CSUSM’s Presi­ dent’s Award in 1995. Brenna has also received the New York Times9Notable Book Award in 1999 and the Associated Writing Program Award for Best Novel in 1990. GSUSM Holds Preview Day for Prospective Students By: SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer On Saturday, Cal State San Marcos held an event that wel­ comed prospective transfer stu­ dents and high school seniors. The students were given a pre­ view of programs that CSUSM has to offer. Several campus clubs and organizations were present, recruiting as well as fundraising. The admissions staff, Stu­ dent Residential Life, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Alpha Chi Omega and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fra­ ternity all attended the event. Peer Educators and Support (PEAS), sold baked goods and Snapple at their table, the Pan African Student Alliance (PASA) brought out the grill and sold homemade monster tacos, the Asian Pacific Student Society sold Jamba Juice and the Latin World USA sold strawberry shortcakes. Although the above men­ tioned groups seized the oppor­ tunity to sustain their groups by fundraising, there were other groups that focused primarily on recruitment and getting their names known. The College Republicans, ASI Men’s Lacrosse team, the Progressive Activist Network (PAN), the Faculty Mentorship Program, ASPIRE, EOP, SASOP, and Priority Christian Challenge, also attended the event. Over 150 people attended, many of whom participated in a series of workshops that pro­ vided information on financial aid, admission requirements, and the soon-to-come student hous­ ing project. Literature Professor Receives President’s Award »>Article cont. from pg. I great odds. It is enormously esting,” said Caine. satisfying to watch Cal State She takes her students to San Marcos’ students grow to the Wild Animal Park to do meet their potential,” said Caine. their labs, takes them to visit “Working with my research support groups and to treatment teams, which always include centers for mentally ill people, undergraduates and graduate and encourages them to attend students, is the things I love best professional conferences with about my career. The students her when doing research with with whom I have worked in this her. “I am also lucky I continue capacity have been wonderful, to be fascinated by the topics I and I owe a great deal to them.” get to teach, and when a profes­ Caine, who said she was not sor has that sort of enthusiasm even aware of her nomination for a body of material, it is easy for this award, will be awarded to put lots of energy into teach­ during the spring commence­ ing about it,” added Caine. ment ceremoriy on June L “Like most professors here The single criterion for this at Cal State San Marcos, I award is the faculty member’s work very hard at my teaching. “/ a m lucky that my research I’m known program is one that allows me as a very dif­ ficult pro­ to introduce students to oppor­ fessor, and I tunities that are unusual and know of my reputation interesting> ” for holding students to -Professor Caine very high standards,” she said and innovation in teaching. Anyone continued on to say that high can be nominated by the enrolled standards have not stopped stu­ students, who are the only ones dents from enrolling in her eligible to make the nomina­ classes, but have helped students tions. Students submit a nom­ rise to the occasion and even ination with an attached letter appreciate her for setting them, explaining why they are nom­ which means a great deal to her. inating that particular faculty In 1992, Caine joined the member. Then the nominations CSUSM faculty, and currently committee recommends at least teaches biological psychology, two or three individuals from abnormal psychology and animal those nominated and sends those behavior lab. She said that the names to the president, who prospect of working in collabo­ makes the final decision. ration with scientists at the Zoo­ According to the Office of logical Society of San Diego and the President’s website, there is with the collection of animal a $2000, privately funded award species at the Wild Animal Park for the recipient of the Innovation was very appealing to her, as was on Teaching Award. The pur­ the opportunity to work with pose of this award, which started the diverse groups that attend in 1999, is to encourage further CSUSM. innovation in teaching among “At San Marcos, I knew I faculty members at CSUSM. would have the opportunity to help students succeed against �S tudy Abroad Program Cancelled »>A rticle cont. from pg. 1 The Dean of Extended Studies, Robert Stakes, who was out of town, said in a phone interview that the Summer 2002 reason the program was can­ celled was due to departmen­ tal issues, and referred The World Languages & Hispanic Literatures Pride to the Spanish depart­ ment to find out why the program was cancelled. No further information was given by this office as of press time. However, Robert Rider, interim assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, stated via e-mail, “We all Departure: July 2? 2002 & Return: August 25 2002 regret the fact that the pro­ gram was cancelled for this Cost $2,195.00 which includes: year. The problem we had • Tuition at CSUSM for 6 units this year was that it was • Tuition in Oaxaca never made adequately clear • Room & Board to all involved that the Oaxaca • Airfare program, as proposed, would • Insurance & Administrative Fees meet the students’ needs (e.'g. t satisfy the language require­ Level of courses:' ment) and departmental stan­ Spanish 102 Sc 201: Spanish 311 & 312; Spanish 350B& 400A dards.” According to Rider, the All units are transferable directly to CSUSM World Languages and His­ Financial Aid is available panic Literatures Department is an excellent program and Contact: Carlos von Son 750-8043 cvonson<&csiisin»edu U Hall 219 has established “rigorous and This Flyer was Used to Advertise the Program specific” guidelines and proce­ dures for international programs. for the department [World Lan­ sections, one section of Spanish He contends that the student is guages], and for the Dean’s 102 and one section of Spanish best served by adhering to these Office. But unfortunately, 201.” standards. “We do not want to Extended Studies decided to “To mitigate some of this make promises to students that cancel it.” She made no com­ hardship, we are adding cannot be kept. We could not let ment about the reasons why the additional sections of Spanish the program go forward until all program was cancelled. 102 and Spanish 201 in the of these concerns and questions Mayra Besosa, an adjunct summer,” Rider concurred. were fully answered. Given the faculty member of the Spanish Although the original Oaxacan time constraint we were facing department, said, “As a non­ program offered four upper-divithis late in the year, it was best to tenure track professor, I would sion courses, no upper-division cancel it,” added Rider. hope that the World Languages courses were added to the already Regarding Extended Stud­ Department offers us a clear established summer 2002 sched­ ies’ decision to cancel the pro­ explanation of why the Oaxaca ule. gram, Rider said, “Although it program was cancelled, since The initial student turnout was not my decision to cancel, I many of the students that are resulted in students trying to find concur with Dean Robert Stakes’ enrolled (originally 75) were out more about the cancellation assessment. I publicly apologize to all of the affected students.” “I really regret that we were “ Although the original Oaxacan program not able to make this program offeredfour upper-division courses, ho upperbegin,” said Carlos von Son, division courses were added to the already assistant professor of Spanish established summer 2002 schedule.” and the one who proposed the Oaxaca program. “We’re sad that we couldn’t do it because there were many students that affected, they have the right and of the program by contacting the Language Learning Center. wanted to go . V. We’re sad that courtesy of an explanation.” Until Thursday, Dorado said Lucy Higuera, language assess­ we upset many students ” Rider said that it is possible that there was no official state­ ment coordinator, said, “There the program will be reinstated ment addressing the reasons why were a few phone calls around next year. “I have encouraged the program was cancelled. She 4:00 p.m. yesterday [Wednes­ Professor von Son to resubmit said she was sure that a lot of day] afternoon asking if there thought was put into it. Dorado were going to be any more his proposal but make sure that he fully addresses all of the con­ and Jane Zchatichy, business Spanish classes put up for the manager of Global Affairs, said, summer term because the Oaxaca cerns that were raised.” The proposed program had “As a new program, many things program has been cancelled.” been well received by students. have to be met: academic stan­ Higuera added, “About half a dards, liability .. . .” Dorado dozen [students] called.” How­ According to Dulce Dorado, study abroad advisor, up until added, “We really sympathize ever, she said as of Thursday the day it was cancelled, the pro­ with what happened to students, afternoon, she had not been noti­ gram had 67 students who had their situations and choices.*’ fied by the department about the already paid their $300 enroll­ Zchatichy also said, “Everybody cancellation. The Oaxaca Summer 2002 ment deposit. “These students is concerned with providing choices to students.” program was to have taken place were notified through an official To that effect, new Spanish from July 27 to August 25 in e-mail about the cancellation,” courses were added to the the city of Oaxaca, located in said Dorado. CSUSM summer semester sched­ the southern part of Mexico. Silvia Rolle, chair of World ule. Ro]le said, “As a depart­ The cost of $2,195 included both Languages and Hispanic Litera­ ment, in order to accommodate tuition at CSUSM for six units tures Department, said, “We all the needs of many students that and tuition for the Instituto Cul­ worked very hard to make this were enthusiastic and had signed tural Oaxaca, or Oaxaca Cultural program go through, I think that up, not only did we make sure Institute, room & board (break­ was the commqn denominator that whoever put a deposit got it fast), airfare, medical insurance, or the common goal for Global back, but we opened two extra and administrative fees. Affairs, for Extended Studies, OAXACA The CSU and Employee Union Reached A Tentative A greement »>Article cont, from pg. 1 Marcos is no longer a small said there has been mishandling insignificant start-up campus.” of money in contracting out tech­ He explained that contractors nical work to companies such as have other interests and other PeopleSoft, an information man­ contracts, and don’t necessarily agement software system used offer benefits to their employees. by the CSU to support finance, Work contracted out places job student, and human resources availability away from the state operations. Wiener attributes and out of “in house control,” mismanagement to the lack of said Young. “It is time for the funds for larger pay increases, university (CSUSM) to reexam­ -which is why they (the CSU) ine the situation, whether they are only giving us a pitiful 1.5 stick with contracting out or percent pay increase.” not.” In addition to the 1.5 per­ Young said it was a matter of cent pay increase, a fee waiver getting the jobs done or a ques­ for dependents of employees was tion of whether the jobs could negotiated, which entitles family be done better if they were han­ members of employees to take dled within the university. If it up to two classes free of charge is discovered that certain jobs as long as the employee is not are more budget conscious to already using the waiver. Also, a be contracted out, then it comes freeze on pre-tax parking __ fees will maintain the $14 “For the first time I can price for staff parking. remember, they (CSEA) have The parking fee freeze a tentative agreement two is good news for employ­ months before the former ees of the CSU, but places the burden of funding park­ contract expires ” ing lots and structures on -Steve Wiener students whose fees are — subject to change when down to “improving contractor Parking Services deems it nec­ performance and accountabil­ essary. ity,” said Young. According to Wiener, the Currently, groundskeeping worst part of the contract is a and night custodial work are clause that allows the adminis­ tration to hire emergency tempo­ contracted out at CSUSM and bathroom cleaning and grounds rary workers without posting job cleaning are partially contracted openings or conducting inter­ out to the Vista High School dis­ views. As of July 1,'employees trict, which supports and hires may be appointed for six-month mentally challenged individu­ temporary jobs with the pos­ als. sibility of one renewal, which With the continuing growth places certain jobs outside *of of CSUSM, the total square foot­ equal opportunity for up to a age to be kept up will nearly year and is used “to fit into the double as the new buildings open administration’s plans and opens for occupancy this summer. In up opportunities for favoritism,” the last three years, the adminis­ said Wiener. tration has hired only one extra In a system-wide press custodian and last month it hired release, Jackie McClain, the one more, which brings the total CSU’s vice chancellor for number of CSUSMjanitorial and Human Resources, was quoted custodial employees to about as saying, “I am very pleased 15. that we have reached a tentative “With the new buildings agreement on a three-year eoncoming, it is hard to estimate tract that provides many impor­ [how many total employees tant benefits for our employees would be needed to alleviate con­ and their families. We (the CSU) tracting out custodial and jani­ look forward to continuing to torial work] ,” said Carl Hanson, work together in Sacramento and lead custodian/head of recycling elsewhere on our shared pri­ for Facility Services. “We could orities throughout this difficult be more efficient; we could do budget year.” the jobs well or better, but it is Additional benefits listed in hard to know exact numbers. I’d the new contract include: A $10,000 life insurance policy for like to have nearly as many work­ ers as the contractors have.” eligible employees, participation No response was received to in the CSU Health Care Reim­ an inquiry into the total amount bursement Plan, and an increase of money being paid to outside from 32 to 40 hours in the maxi­ contractors. mum of catastrophic leave dona­ The CSEA represents non­ tions, an increase in funeral leave teacher public employees and to five days, and an increase in is the largest school employee maternity/paternity leave to 30 union, representing 190,000 days. employees statewide. All the When asked what he would representatives .from the 750 have liked to see in the con­ local chapters are volunteers. tract, Wiener said, “I would have Representation is broken into liked to see a 3-percent mini­ mum salary increase, an extra four separate units: health care; custodians, ground keepers and day off and an extra holiday.” warehouse workers; clerical and In an interview at the end of last semester, Brian Young, administration assistants; and labor relations representative for professional technical services and support. the CSEA, said, “Cal State San �4 Tuesday, N 6W S April 30, 2002 -_____ The CSUSM H osts Third A nnual Job Fair »>ArticIe cont. from pg. 1 comment. “We would have liked to see a wider range of companies. Some encounters were less than pleas­ ant” said students Kelley Sim­ mons & Elizabeth philo. The event was entirely selfsupported and nearly $7000 was spent on production. Sandra Punch, director of the Career and Assessment Center, said, “Part­ nerships were key to maintain­ ing affordability and keeping the charge to employers lower than many other campus job fairs.” Based on “early bird” rates for employers, third-party employ­ ment recruiters were charged a fee of $200, general employers were charged $100, and gov­ ernment agencies and non-profit organizations reserved booths for only $50. After the March 22 “early bird” deadline, prices were increased to $300, $150, and $75, respectively. The prices were increased due to the added expenditures of the CAC having to add employers during the last couple of weeks. Punch said that many of the employers who called only days before the event were unable to reserve a booth because the fair was already at full capacity. The North County Inland and North County Coastal Career Centers sponsored the breakfast for employers on Tuesday morn­ ing, The North County Times provided advertising for the event free of charge and Enterprise Rent-A-Car provided free use of two shuttle vans. The event nonetheless carried Photo Courtesy o f Cindy Pollack some substan­ tial expenses. The tables, u m b r e l la s , chairs, and tablecloths were all rented, extra microphones had to be provided for workshops, additional communica­ tion radios had to be 4 provided for security and events personnel, and box lunches for the employers were purchased from the Power Surge Cafe. Post­ cards before the event were an expense, and thank-you letters after the event have to be purchased and supplied with post­ age. The parking situ­ ation, consistently a touchy subject for CSUSM students, was aggravated On Tuesday by hundreds of addi­ tional vehicles. The employers were charged the university’s standard $3 fee for a one-day parking permit, and they were supposed to park in the satellite lot by the Photo Courtesy o f Cindy Pollack San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center (SMAC) across the street. Parking for the event was free to the public, and Lot O was des­ ignated for public parking. Due to the huge attendance from the general public and apparent con­ fusion on behalf of the employ­ ers, Lot O quickly overflowed, overwhelming Parking Services with more vehicles than they had spaces. Punch said that parking on the dirt construction lots was not allowed because of insurance limitations. “Parking is a challenge on eivery single campus,” said Punch. “[Parking Services] does a won­ derful job with what they have to work with.” The California Center for the Arts (CAC) had been suggested as an alternative site, given the availability of both parking and facilities. The cost would have been the same for the job fair to have been held there, but Punch indicated that it was determined by the University and the CAC that CSUSM was a better loca­ tion. “People are realizing- that CSUSM is here,” said Punch. The admissions office had a table out­ side and was busy throughout most of the day with potential students. “The Job Fair was put together quite well this year, It was huge! I see many of the same employers at the various job fairs I have been to and most of them do interest me,” said Business student Sean Sunda. The Power Surge Holds a G oing Away Party »>Article cont, from pg. 1 lot to participate in the impromptu sidewalk "poetry slam. “I’m sad. This is so ironic. The first time I come to read [poetry] is the last time I’ll have a chance to. I’m feeling emotional about it,” said Honee Folk, CSUSM student. The spur-ofthe-moment poetry reading attracted many, including those who showed up reg­ ularly for poetry nights and those who were simply curious about the large group belting out in both song and verse. “We have to start up a new spot where the feeling is simi­ lar. It’s up to us to initiate it. This is magic, When we can bring it to this level, this is where it’s at,” said Phil “Elevated” Jerge, a part-time poet and CSUSM student who made himself a welcome figure at the cafe after moving to San Marcos only a few short months ago. A group of female employees, close friends as well as co-workers, caught a moment’s rest between customers on their last night of work and remi­ nisced about working with DuBois. “I was here the first morning the cafe opened and A closed the cafe tonight, but I am actu­ to Power Surge’s closing. ally feeling really good However, many of about it,” said Jessica Hol- those loyal customers lowpeter, one of Power refuse to believe Starbucks Surge’s original four had nothing to do with it, employees. some going as far as call­ “We’re a college town, ing it a conspiracy theory but- we are losing of sorts. “I still won’t go to something or ig i n a l and being forced into a strip mall existen ce,” said Hollowpeter’s good friend Alexis Mark DuBois Hamilton, Pride Photo/Melanie Addington also an employee and a longtime Starbucks,” said CSUSM student and customer Jes­ friend, of DuBois’. tWhile DuBois and his sica Marroquin. Christian employees have mixed Hendry concurred with emotions about the cafo’s Marroquin, albeit it in a closing, DuBois said he far more dramatic fashion. was looking forward to “Independent coffee will concentrating on catering never be freed until the and already has several streets run red with the jobs lined up for next blood of Starbucks,” he week. Many of the employ­ said. While most loyal ees will keep their catering Power Surge patrons share jobs, while others found a common distaste for Star­ new work when they heard bucks, it remains to be seen that the cafe would close. where people might turn Although his very for their daily fix. Power Surge’s land­ loyal customers blamed lord, Danuta Bala, has not Starbucks, DuBois was adamant that the mega­ yet decided what to do company had not been one with the South Twin Oaks of the factors contributing Valley Road property. EMBE MAIL BOXES ETC A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises. 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The speech mainly delineates how easy it would be to commit a murder and not get caught. Pendleton thinks that this would be the ultimate act of freedom. While listening to this speech in class, the ultra-hip Haywood thinks it would be a good thing to confront Pendleton after school about his theories on murder. As Haywood has too much free time on his hands and comes from a very well-off family, he thinks that murdering someone will be ending. The movie also explores the ultimate act of enjoyment. Detective Mayweather in great After discussing the the- detail and shows her inner wor­ ries as well as her day-toones of REVIEW day struggles just to make murder, the highly unlikely pair set off to it to the next day. The movie has commit their own murder. They many great scenes and a plethora planned for months and both read of great actors. This is not the countless books on the subject. first movie for Gossling and Pitt, When the time came, they ran­ but definitely their biggest. This domly pick a girl who they think movie will bring them up with “The movie takes many very unpredict­ able twists and turns that you definitely don't see coming, which shows that “Murder by Numbers" isn't the typical movie with the give-away will be the perfect candidate to murder. There is no particular reason the pair picks her, she just seems to fit the profile for them as the perfect girl to murder. The movie takes many very unpredictable twists and turns that you definitely don’t see coming, which shows that “Murder by Numbers” isn’t the typical movie with the give-away the already large group of great young actors and actresses. Bull­ ock has been a great actress for many years now and can add “Murder By Numbers” to her list of successful ventures. I rec­ ommend “Murder by Numbers” and, if you don’t have the cash for the movie theatre, it will still be a great one to rent at home when it comes out. Simply Jeff Blends Various Genres of Electronic Music By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer The uniqueness of music is that it has the power to take you places you wouldn’t expect to go. Simply Jeffs latest CD release “Breakbeat Massive,” on Moon­ shine Music, reinforces this phe­ nomenon. As a prominent DJ and pro­ ducer of Breakbeat music, Simply Jeff takes you on a musical expedition through his blend of breaks while incorporating the many sub-genres of electronic music, which include: the various sounds of groovy, head-nodding bass lines; dirty, low fre­ quencies that flow with catchy vocal riffs and scratches; up-tempo, rhythmic drumbeats; aggressive build-ups and breakdowns; and an array of synthesizing effects and delays The unbelievable sounds that emanate from this collection can be explained, as one minute you’ll be in a danc­ ing frenzy, and the next minute you’ll be experi­ encing a mental journey. I get a definite “Don’t sleep” kind of feeling from this 18-track CD compilation. REVIEW By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer Somewhere between my first Jack and Coke and my second beer, The Strokes hit the stage at 4th and B last Tuesday night. Their second San Diego concert in months, nouveau garage rock darling band The Strokes were widely panned by audience members at the original March date because of singer Julian Casablancas’ failure to perform due to drunken foolishness. With the record label forcing the band to perform a make-up show and issuing free tickets to everyone who bought tickets to the first show, this time around they had something to prove. While this show was by far more coherent, it had the dis­ tinct feeling of detention. The band clearly wasn’t expecting to be back so soon and didn’t show the verve of a voluntary musical release. Running through such radio staples as “Barely Legal” and “Try My Luck,” as well as live performance favorites like “Meet Me in the Bathroom,” the crowd was nonetheless very receptive. Cheering, screaming, and even “floating” fellow audi­ ence members, San Diego was satisfied with the much-touted New York band. With its hit single “Last Night” off the major-label debut album “Is This It?” local rock fans have been inundated with the catchy (if derivative) brand of strategically polished unpol­ ished music. The Strokes have gained so much popularity in the past six months that radio sta­ tions such as 92.1 and 91X have been prompted to play the sin­ gles until even devoted listeners have felt that they are so great and fantastic that not only could they not live another day with­ out owning the album, but that they will probably stick a knit­ ting needle in their ear if they have to listen to it one more time. The highlight of my night, however, came not from the rau­ cous rendition of “Take it or Leave it,”, or from my three Sam Adams’ buzz, but when I actu­ ally hit guitarist Albert Ham­ mond Jr. with my car. It was fantastic. This is what rock n’ roll should be. Staring out the window of your car as a rock star yells obscenities at you while you are trying to make a slick getaway after your male friend has just flung a gigantic bra (bor­ rowed, of course) at the singer outside of the venue. I really feel like we bonded. I will never forget the look on that man’s face as he stood with both hands on the hood of my Jetta and yelled “Hey...%$%*&...” I can honestly say that that is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. The Strokes put on a good show (when Julian is relatively sober). I recommend seeing them the next time they come around, which, incidentally, is April 30 at the Remak arena with Tena­ cious D. However, and this is a big however, if you do go, I recom­ mend: 1. Drink heavily 2. Under­ stand that they are just a product, and 3. Take a huge, well-worn, grubby undergarment with you. What could go wrong? A u d i e n c e M e m b e r s w e r e A m u s e d by Perform ances Left to Right: Michael Hunter, Brandon Cesmat, DuffBrenna, Judy Jordan, Sharon Elise Pride Photo/Brian Fisher »>A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Slam competition. It looks like so much fun,” Krone said. Duff Brenna, professor and novelist, read from his recently published novel “The Altar of the Body,” which will soon be released in paperback. He also read from his earlier novel, “Too Cool,” which was named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year in 1999. “If you write one page a day, you will have a 365-page novel by the end of the year,” said Brenna as he explained to the audience his journey as a writer. Professor and poet Judy Jordan read from her first book of poetry, “Carolina Ghost Woods,” for which she has received many awards, including the Walt Whitman Award and the 2000 National Critics Book Circle Award, followed She with some poems from her current book, still in the works. The evening closed with a question and answer period fol­ pate in a book/CD signing while lowed by a “thank you” to the enjoying desserts and refresh­ sponsors and to LTWR student ments provided by the Power Surge Cafe. Student Brandi Wharton said, “I really enjoyed this eve­ ning. It makes me kind of sad that I am graduating this semester and can no longer take classes from such talented profes­ Susie Shattuck for organizing the event. After the show, audience sors. “It has been very inspiring to members had a chance to partici­ “It has been very inspiring to be here among all of you. It has inspired me to continue with my writing.” -Heather Moulton, LTWR graduate student. be here among all of you . It has inspired me to continue with my writing,” said Heather Moulton, LTWR graduate student. An “Evening with the Muses” was the inaugural fundraising event for Literature and Writing Studies, and a donation of $5 was requested. As noted in the pro­ gram, donations will benefit the Literature and Writing Student and Alumni Fund, which “sub­ sidizes student learning opportu­ nities and community outreach events in the LTWR department atCSUSM.” �6 Arts&Entertainment _ ___ Tuesday, April 30, 2002 T he Pride M other H ip s B ring a R efresh in g Brand o f M usic to Solana B each By BEN MASON, for The Pride, ist and songwriter Tim Bluhm and JAMES NEWELL, Pride had displayed for us his model of the ideal concertgoer. “They look Editor like this,” he said, standing in the The Belly Up Tavern is indic­ middle of the room, adopting a ative of the type of venue the slightly hunched, open-mouthed Mother Hips generally play; it’s attitude, like that of child who’s billed primarily as a concert had his nose stolen for the first venue, but essentially it’s a really time - more hippie than hooli­ big bar - a place, ostensibly, gan. So, as I looked out on the where people come to drink. And drink they did. In fact, by the crowd, still teeming with booze time the Hips came on stage, and bluster, I was hopeful, yet at 11:45 p.m., the place had the skeptical, of the band’s ability to volume and collective stagger of turn even a few of this motley crew into the meek, enraptured a senior prom fans Bluhm had described. If r „ r ,bly r e v ie w they could do it, they would This state of affairs, one have to do it delicately. And yet, delicate is not the would think, presents a problem for a band like the Hips, a band first word that ldapt to mind as whose music relies far more on the Hips took the stage. Bluhm the subtleties of harmony, lyric was duded out in a satiny black and craft than the sonic bullying cowboy shirt and Top Gun-era of its audience. After all, it’s dif­ sunglasses while Greg Loiacono, shares the ficult enough to coax a drunken who pal out of the flowerbed at 2 a.m., guitarist/songwriter spotlight, much less touch his soul in a stood confidently in bell-bottoms sweet ode to halcyon days past, followed by the Kinks-inspired “Such a Thing” and the turbu­ lent, beautiful “Del Mar Sta­ tion.” All right, I was beginning to see: That’s how they get you. It was 10 minutes into the show, and I had already heard three songs - three gems, really. There had been no excessive chatting between songs, no fussing or whining about technical prob­ lems, no Liam and Noel antics, no extended, free-form jazz odysseys to lull the natives to sleep - just superbly written songs performed soulfully and honestly. The rest of the night offered much of the same. In addition to songs from “Green Hills of Earth,” the band performed some of the new tunes Bluhm had men­ tioned earlier. While adhering to the brand of surprisingly sub­ stantial pop for which the Hips are known, new songs like “Deep Tim Bluhm Pride Photo/James Newell meaningful, artistic way. How then, does one try to convey intri­ cate musical sentiment to a bat­ talion-sized group of strangers who, for the most part, are hang­ overs waiting to happen? What can a band possibly expect from such a mob? Earlier, when asked what he looks for in an audience, guitar­ and the sort of Velcro-bound sneakers that might have war­ ranted a beating in third grade. Despite appearances, however, once the set started it was clear that these guys had an agenda. They began by firing off three songs in quick succession, starting with the falsetto pop of “Channel Island Girl,” a short, Space Team,” “Superscout” and “Feel the Rumble” were more contemplative and mid-tempo, nicely complimenting more rau­ cous covers like Neil Young’s “Red Tandy” and The Everly Brothers’ “On My Way Home Again.” Earlier, when asked about the their continued placement and Tim Bluhm P ride Photo/James Newell comparison with so-called “jam bands,” Bluhm said, “We don’t ever jam.” The Hips instead focus on well-choreographed songs built on deeply structured vocal harmonies, tight changes, and influences built through virtu­ ous songwriting from multiple personalities and a friendship that has lasted and grown from over 10 years of constant tour­ ing. As for the rest of the nomadic tribe of musicians, who say touring is made up of a lot more driving than playing music, about five years ago John Hofer took over on the drums and has been keeping the band in time since. In addition to his tight, clean drum playing, Hofer usually writes the set list, which keeps the Hips rolling through the extensive sets they play. And after recently losing long-time bassist Isaac Parsons, the Hips have been joined by long-time friend and producer of some of the Hips early record­ ings, Paul Hoaglin, who, as Bluhm said, “is. a freak and actually knows more Hips songs than we do.” “Right now we are playing from almost two albums of new material,” said Bluhm, which is a tribute to their creative prowess as they released “Green Hills of Earth” early in 2001. The Mother Hips play about 200 or more shows a year. Although they focus their energy mainly on the West Coast, they tour all across the nation and have recently added Chicago, India­ napolis, and Oklahoma to their arduous list of stops. When asked about the extreme diversity found on “Green Hills of Earth,” specif­ ically “Take Us Out,” which is a mellow, high-pitched harmoni­ ous song not unlike something Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys would be happy to sing and “Rich Little Girl,” a faster-paced song that could fall into many a cat­ egory of Rock and Roll, Bluhm commented with a slight grin that “not only were the songs written 10 years apart, but they were written by different people (Loi­ acono wrote “Take Us Out” and Bluhm wrote “Rich Little Girl.)” By the time the Hips walked off the stage, we had heard 25 songs in what seemed like 15 minutes. Don’t let me give you the impression that the Hips played a Ramones-style, 90-second song, rapid-fire sort of set, though. They played for about two hours. It seems that they’ve become so adept at constructing songs, and then arranging those songs into a set for maximum effect, that time doesn’t behave quite normally. Neither, for that matter, does the audience, for sure enough, Bluhm was right. When I look over the crowd towards the end of the set, they are there. Between the boy/girl squabbles, the awkward male bonding and impromptu belly dancing, the people whom Bluhm described are there, agape and intent, chant­ ing “Mother Hips” and crying for more even as the time neared the 2:00 a.m. witching hour. Some­ where along the line, they have gone from soused to serene - and wouldn’t have it any other way. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez of TLC Dies in Car Crash By SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer While on vacation in Hondu­ ras, a place she often frequented because of its serenity, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez (of the hip-hop trio TLC) was killed in a car acci­ dent while driving with seven others on Thursday. The death of Lopez was recently confirmed by public relations personnel at Arista Records. Lopez, was driv­ ing the vehicle and was the only fatality; none of the passengers were harmed. “No words can possibly express the sorrow and sadness I feel for this most devastating loss,” said Antonio “L.A.” Reid, president and CEO of Arista Records. “Lisa was not only a gifted and talented musical inspi­ ration, but more importantly, she was like a daughter to me. My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa’s family and friends. Her legacy will be remembered for­ ever.” “We had all grown up together and were as close as a family. Today we have truly lost our sister,” said her fellow band members, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas, in a statement for the press. Lopez will be remembered as a diva who often feuded pub­ licly and gained national atten­ tion for burning a house down in a subdivision in Alpharetta, Georgia, called Country Club of the South. Despite various challenges, the group maintained its staying power. Before her untimely death, Left Eye released a solo project last year called “SuperNova” and signed as a solo artist to Tha Row Records. Lopez was engaged to marry her longtime boyfriend, Andre Rison, in June, and TLC had been working on an album that was to be released this fall. Funeral arrangements in Left Eye’s hometown of Atlanta are still pending. However, there are no reports about whether or not her funeral will be public. *CNN.com and Hondurasnews.tv were used as sources for this article. �A D iet W orth of Your T im e By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer If followed correctly, this choice of lifestyle will clean your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being you never thought possible. After only seven days of this process, you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by at least ten pounds, possibly seven­ teen pounds, and have an abun­ dance of energy. This seven-day plan can be used as often as you like. Continue this plan for as long as you wish and feel the difference in both medical and physical disposition. Day One Your first day’s meals will consist of all the fruits you want to eat, except for bananas. For all you melon lovers, this is the day for you. Two fruits identi­ fied as containing fewer calories than most others are watermelon and cantaloupe. Should you choose the melon, your chances of losing three pounds in the first day will increase. As an added bonus, you can have all of the soup you want. Day Two Eat vegetables until you are stuffed with all of the cooked and/or fresh vegetables of your choice. Try to eat green, leafy vegetables and stay away from dried beans, peas and com. These vegetables are good for you but not if you are trying to reduce your caloric intake. You may also have a large baked potato topped with a stan­ dard portion (one tablespoon) of butter. Once again, you may have all of the soup you want. tent; however, you cannot have potatoes. Final Day Brown rice, fruit juice and vegetables are the choice to final­ ize this quick program. Eat as much as you want of these. It should be noted that the fruit juice should be unsweetened. On each day, you may drink all the beverages you wish such as coffee, black tea (unsweet­ ened), and diet soft drinks. Diet Food Ingredients: Vegetable soup 1-2 Medium onions 1 large celery stalk 2 packages dry onion soup mix 1 head of cabbage, shredded carrots, diced frozen string beans* 2 cans of whole tomatoes 2 Green peppers* *optional ** Can also add other vege­ table such as okra, red peppers, yellow peppers, red cabbage, and red onion. Use fresh basil, oreg­ ano, garlic and cilantro to add flavor. How to make the soup: Mix the dry onion soup with water (the box will include exact measurements) into the big pot. Toss the vegetables into the big pot and bring to a boil. Simmer until all the vegetables are tender. This soup can be eaten any time you feel hungry. Eat as often as you like. This soup will not add calories, so the more you eat, the more you lose. Low-Calorie salad dressing (1 quart) 1 pint of imitation sour cream Day Three Meals are the same as day 1 pint of low-fat cottage cheese one and two, except that you 2 packages of dry salad dressing cannot have a baked potato. Of mix. course, you may still have all of the soup you can stand. Day Four Mmmmmmm, bananas. You can eat as many as eight bananas and drink as many as eight glasses of skim milk on this day. Bananas are high in carbohydrates and will lessen your cravings for sweets. Yes, you can still eat the soup. Day Five You can have 10-12 ounces of beef and six tomatoes on this day. Try to drink at least eight glasses of water in order to wash away the uric acid in your body. You can also have all the vegetables and soup you want You may divide the meat between lunch and dinner. You may also have chicken, pork chops, ground beef or fish. All the meats must be lean and baked or broiled only. vegetables and ur heart is con­ Ch i o p i n o By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer 2 dozen small octopus legs 12 cups solid-pack tomatoes Ingredients: Chiopino is a fish stew that comes from the region of north­ ¥t cup olive oil ern California. It is served to 1 cup tomato puree many tourists. It is a seafood meal 1 tablespoon chopped garlic that will delight your taste buds. salt and pepper Originally it was an designed 1 cup red wine to be served as an outdoor dish 1 tablespoon chopped parsley along the coast. a few leaves of sweet basil Directions: 2 dozen clams or oysters, or Heat olive oil in a large both pot. Saute garlic, parsley, celery, 3 pounds filleted fish (cod or and green pepper until lightly another white fish) browned. Add solid-pack toma­ 1 tablespoon chopped celery toes and tomato puree. Season 1 pound shrimp to taste with salt, pepper, and 1 small lobster or crab, or both paprika, and add red wine and 1 tablespoon chopped sweet basil. Simmer for one green pepper hour. While the sauce is simmer­ ing, wash clams thoroughly and steam in very little water, just until shells open. If you are using oysters, take them out of the shells. Strain the liquid from the clams and add to the sauce. Cut the fish into small pieces. Shell the raw shrimp and cut up lobster with shell or clean and break up a crab. After the sauce is cooked, add the prepared fish, shrimp, and lobster or crab, and cook until done. Add clams or oysters last because they cook quickly. Serve the stew in bowls accompanied by red wine and plenty of French bread. This recipe serves about six. Healthy Mexican Food By MIKE PARDINI Pride Staff Writer Ingredients: 10-oz can chunk chicken breast drained and flaked 15-oz can refried beans with green chile peppers 4-6-inch corn tortillas 1-cup chunky salsa 2 cups shredded lettuce 3 sliced scallions Vi cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees. Put the tortillas on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil, and coat them with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, turn­ ing once. Dump the chicken, beans, and salsa in a microwavable bowl, stir and nuke on high power for 2 to 3 minutes. Slop the chicken mixture onto the baked tortillas and top with the lettuce, scallions, and cheese. Makes 4 servings. This Mexican meal contains only 3 grams of fat. jlgflll POWfft SLllSi; *Power Surge sometimes employees and often-times friends Melanie Addington, Amy Bolasjp and The Pride Staff would like to thank Mark DuBois and Power Surge Cafe for their contri­ butions to our many social functions at The Pride, for placing ads with us, for lots and lots of coffee, for support and for many laughs. It’s been an interesting two years. Thanks for being there. The university thanks you as well. You were appreciated and you will be missed. A M 5 P l ll lf J i " § <Spf A if S A b t O *t#40U iC I ‘ Will W it i.fif it ciufe tjA S f w itii t H i orf¥ i f l i f t ' MAfiCOS fQi! CHii PAttllflS 1.12? 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The press release claimed this event to be “.. .the largest job and resource fair in North County.” If you base this claim on one fact: the number of cars in our parking lots, then perhaps the news release is cor­ rect. The perfect slogan would have been ‘...the largest, most disorganized job and resource fair that we can possibly hold in the smallest space available in North County.’ It is no surprise that parking was a problem, we are all aware that parking will continue to be a problem until a formal parking structure is built or some other solution is proposed. The bigger issue at hand is the over-all plan­ ning of the Job Fair. Why is CSUSM hosting an event that is “free and open to the public” and includes “more than 100 employment representa­ tives and company recruiters” in our tiny Founders Plaza? It was so crowded that people were con­ stantly bumping into one another and on-campus clubs were forced to move down the staircase to the Dome Terrace. Maybe CSUSM should consider holding the job fair at the California Center for the Arts, as was the case for the Teacher Career Fair held earlier this semester. Or how about the Del Mar Fairgrounds? Which leads us into our next point. If CSUSM can comfort­ ably and safely host “more than one hundred representatives,” supply them with tables, chairs, and umbrellas and invite all stu­ dents and community members to attend (as announced in local newspapers), then a series of smaller Graduation Ceremonies could easily held on campus. The message is clear, if the Univer­ sity finds an event to be profitable, the University can make the space. Their goal was to make money. Each employment agency paid $150.00 to participate in this job fair (non-profit agencies were charged $75.00). Certainly, in planning this event one objec­ tive had to be fundraising. The Career and Assessment Center needed to cover the cost of tables, chairs and brown bag lunches. Yet, there are many, many small business and non-profit agencies that are unable to pay such prices. The students are not the focus. If they were the focus, CSUSM would not have charged such an outra­ geous amount of money. The goal should have been to present the students with the greatest number of employment representatives. Fundraising should be secondary. After looking into other North County job fairs, we sug­ gest that CSUSM follow Mira Costa’s lead. They may not host the “largest job and resource fair in North County,” but they are Editorial clearly pro-student. They ask all employers participating in their Career Expo to “make a sug­ gested donation of $50.00 towards the First Impressions Clothing Fund. First Impressions Boutique provides gently used career wear at no cost to students in need of career wear for employment.” Of course, the donation is tax-deductible. They will also be holding “student raffle drawings...[and employers] will be provided with a continental breakfast and boxed lunch at no cost.” We support the Mira Costa Career Expo, which will be held at their Oceanside Campus on May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (One Barnard Drive, Oceans­ ide). German Instructor (and students) DISSED By ERIK ROPER for The Pride Author’s Disclaimer: I am the sole creator and instigator of the following words. The following is an excerpt of a conversation I heard in my German class a couple days after the Summer/Fall CSUSM course schedule came out: “Hey Frau Ronke, [German course instruc­ tor Astrid Ronke] who’s this Hughes person who’s listed in the CSUSM Fall schedule as being the one and only person teach­ ing German next year?” a stu­ dent asked Ronke. “What are you talking about? I haven’t been told I’m being replaced,” she replied with a mixed expression of equal parts worry, shock, and confu­ sion. The student did a double take, paused a moment (probably to assimilate the unanticipated response Ronke had just given), and then shakily continued, “Um . . . yeah well it says right here in the new class schedule that just came out that some person named Hughes is listed as teach­ ing German next Fall . . . and by the way . . . um, whatever happened to German becoming a minor?” Ronke didn’t reply right away, but sat there with a look of utter shock and defeat on her nor­ mally indefatigable face. Finally, she just shook her head, and, sounding much like an air mat­ tress slowly deflating, her expres­ sion instantly plummeted, and she resolutely expressed her frus­ tration by saying, “If this is what it says . . . well, I don’t know . . . this is news to me.” This conversation took place before class actually started, during that unfocused nether time when you’re just settling into your niche, taking your notebook out, etc. During this time, I usu­ ally just kind of like to daydream and put the finishing touches on whatever homework I’d procrasti­ nated doing the night before. But that conversation got my atten­ tion. Why? I’m so glad you asked. Ronke established the German program as part of the World Languages department here at CSUSM approximately five years ago out of nothing, against all the odds and with little or no support in the beginning. She is an instructor who is (and has been) dedicated, passionate, and who constantly sacrifices her own free time and energy for her students. She is an instructor who is highly respected and appreci­ ated by both her peers and her students. In 2000, she was nom­ inated for the Brakebill Distin­ guished Professor of the Year Award. She is an instructor who should be lauded with accolades and awards aplenty. Yet, she is not. Instead, she has been DISSED so effectively (I use DISSED instead of disrespected intentionally because I feel the latter word is too polite and doesn’t adequately convey the true level of, for lack of a better word, disrespect involved) that \\ Cal State San Marcos Logos Courtesy o f Joselyn Brown By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Is it just me, or does the new school logos (the Cougar) for Cal State San Marcos look like the logo from the cartoon she didn’t even find out she had been DISSED until weeks after the fact. The situation was not brought to her by her supervisor or anyone else she works with, but by her own students! How would you feel if you’d been working yourself to the bone for five years trying to do your very best at a job where you rarely received optimal support and they decide to “not rehire you” (read: FIRE YOU), and they don’t even let you know about it? How would you feel? Would you feel HUMILI­ ATED? Because the depth of how badly you’d been DISSED had been laid bare right there in front of your student!? Would you feel BETRAYED? By a hierarchy of leadership here at CSUSM that would tolerate such disrespectful and unprofessional conduct on the part of its language depart­ ment’s supervisor(s)? (I’m not sure how many were involved in this egregious oversight.) Would you feel DEFEATED? Knowing that ultimately, the reason you were getting canned was due', not to lack of merit or competence, but more than anything due to the fact that the World Languages department of CSUSM values a piece of paper (a Ph.D) over your ability to teach and inspire your students? (Ronke only has a Master’s). Would you feel WOR­ RIED? That word of how badly you’d been DISSED by the powers that be might cause people to doubt your reputation, your com­ petence, and/or your character? That's show “The Thundercats?” I feel like saying, “Thundercats Hooooooo...” every time I look at it. , Considering that our school has a visual arts program with very talented freehand and graphic artists, I wonder why the university decided to change this logo without even considering input or requesting submissions from students that go to CSUSM on how the new logo should look. And if they did, why didn’t we know about it? It is as if the administrators are dictating the way CSUSM stu­ dents correlate themselves with Or, maybe you’d feel WORRIED about the fact that you’d have to land a new job ASAP to sup­ port your family, and that you’d already lost multiple weeks that you could have used to conduct that search. Would you feel SAD? Not just about losing your job but about how people could be so MEAN, INCONSIDERATE, and HURTFUL. How would you feel? Please don’t misunderstand me; I’m not just spouting off like some anti-establishment yahoo. It’s just that, in the 10 or so years of my life where I’ve maintained some kind of job, I’ve learned that there are certain unwritten rules of conduct in the social contract that we’re all subject to, which must be adhered to when dealing with people. Being civil, courteous, and professional are critical ingredients needed to treat people with the respect they deserve. In this case, Ronke has not been treated with the respect she deserves. She has been DISSED in a most discour­ teous, egregious and unprofes­ sional manner. Personally, I feel highly disappointed and angry with whoever was responsible for this faux pas. I can say with certainty that there are a signif­ icant number of my classmates (and not just those in my German class) who feel the same way. I can only wonder how terribly our beloved instructor “Frau” Ronke must be feeling.. . . All I’m saying is this: Ronke got savagely DISSED and that Our the identity of the school. It is as if they are saying, “Ok here’s our logo . . . if you don’t like it, you have to live with it.” I feel that there could have been various ways of selecting the proper logo for our school. One idea could have been to create some type of contest, in which CSUSM students could participate and exercise the skills that we are paying for in contribu­ tion to the shaping of our campus identity. This would not only give students first-hand experi­ ence that they can notate on their resumes, but it could bring some sort of student life to our campus. was utterly WRONG. I feel that whoever was responsible for this situation should be (if they weren’t already) highly ashamed of themselves, should have a hard time looking themselves in the mirror, and should APOLOGIZE to Ronke IMMEDIATELY - via email, a real face-to-face talk, and a formal letter of apology to the editors of The Pride. I f Ronke must go, then at the very least, those responsible for this situ­ ation should allow her to leave CSUSM with her dignity and stellar reputation intact. The reason I think this should happen is because not only was Ronke DISSED, but her students, and actually, all the students of CSUSM, were DISSED. The money students are charged to attend this institution surely plays at least some small part in paying the paycheck of the person(s) responsible for this situation. Therefore, those responsible owe an explanation to the students of CSUSM. Furthermore, the administration of CSUSM, while only indirectly responsible for the indiscrete handling of this situa­ tion (because whoever’s in charge allowed it to happen on their “watch”) also, I would think, owe the student body some sort of explanation as to how this sort of disrespect could’ve been allowed to happen. I could go on and on, but I’m sure everyone gets my point by now. If you don’t or disagree, feel free to contact me at roper004@csusm.edu. Logo? One of the biggest complaints by students about our school is that there is nothing to do here. Well, if the university is trying to think of ideas, I think this could be one of them. Furthermore, the university’s failure to involve students in the decision-making process appears to be a precedent. How do you think these processes will shape the future characteristics of Cal State San Marcos? Next thing you know, our school colors will be hot pink and electric blue. Be realistic. There are approximately 6,600 students at our school. This is one-tenth the FF amount of the population com­ pared to other universities. Is it that hard to think of ways to get students involved on campus? As far as I’m concerned, one little drawing contest could make a real big difference for students with “nothing to do.” Cal State San Marcos �S eptember 11 Revisited By MIKE PARDINI Pride Staff Writer Just last week, the FBI released the horrific last moments of Flight 93. To refresh your memory, this was the flight en route to San Francisco from Newark. There has been much criticism lately whether to play the cockpit voice recordings or not. I take a firm stance that they should not be played for many reasons. The first being that if we were related to any of the 33 victims from the crash, we would have had our chance to go to that N.J. hotel and listen to those last moments with our loved ones. Since almost all of us don’t know any of the victims affected by this tragedy directly, why should we pry our noses where they don’t belong? Why should America the King of sen­ sationalism blow this up all over the news again? Americans are strong right now and will continue to be strong in the future. What would be the point to look back yet again? It should always be in our minds What happened on Sep­ tember 11 when America stood up for freedom. But we shouldn’t sensationalize it merely for rat­ ings or new gossip. How would you like to be part of a victim’s family and turn on the TV that night and .here your husband, dad, wife, or mom begging for their life for the world to hear? That is just simply not fair to bring the fami­ lies of the victims back into the spotlight yet again. America as a whole has suffered enough over September 11, and the last thing we need is for the media to get this recording just so they can raise their ratings. It's Just a Matter of Perspective... C A M F O S By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer How did you like the job fair? hi!*'’ r " in Jolene Etem, Senior Communication Major “I thought it gave graduating students an opportunity to talk to companies; practice selling yourself. But the positions being advertised weren’t what I had hoped for. It was frustrating trying to talk to recruiters and not get much feed back from them” Ruby Vdeh Liberal Studies Major “The job fair was great! I had a lot of fun. The people were sure enough involved with the people who cared about the job fair. I loved it; learned a lot and even applied for help on myresumeonMonster.com” Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Life reveals what is dealt through seasons Circle comes around each time I've been blessed with eyes to see this Behind the unwhole truth you hide Bite to remind the bitten, bigger Mouth repaying tenfold wide I messed around as a little boy I grew up, made the blade my new toy Friends said boy with what you screwin' Around I said Don't concern yourselves and just Gimme another blast Stare at me with empty eyes and Point your words at me Mirror on the wall will show you W hat you're scared to see Arrogance is potent W hat I see is unreal I've written my own part Eat of the apple, so young I'm crawling back to the start Artificial red, smoke, poison consumed In the House of III Repute Is this the way I spend my days In recovery of a fatal disease? On a cloud of pink has turned to grey And I'm alone dgain Someone to hold against my own Alone, untouched is what I crave Artificial red, smoke, poison consumed In the House of I Repute II Is this the place I search for love W hen my need is within me, a gift from above We chase misprinted lies We face the path of time And yet I fight T his battle all alone No one to cry to No place to call home Farewell Layne Staley (1967-2002) Angi Hardin & Ashle Baker Psychology Major & Communication Major “The job fair was very informative and pro­ vided and excellent networking opportunity for students.” Racially By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer Hip clothier Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has been taking some heat this past week over some racially questionable apparel designs. Specifically in question are T-shirts depict­ ing Asian stereotypes. One such shirt reads, “Wong Broth­ ers Laundry Service: Two Wongs Can Make it White.” It includes a Caricature of two slant-eyed, con­ ical hat-wearing Chinese men. My initial reaction to these items was surprise. I like to think that my finger is on the pulse of the fashion world by making a point to read Gentlemen’s Quarterly (GQ) at the dentist’s office. But this new fad caught me off­ guard. I felt foolish for being slightly offended by the designs, especially so when a CNN poll reported that nearly 70 percent of respondents thought me T-shirts were not racially insensitive. So, who am I to argue with fashion? These days fashioii is all about irony. Kitschy a n d ‘retro’ are all the rage in style. It’s all about 80’s music, 50’s diners, Jason Shenmon, Senior Business Major: HTM “I felt that there was not enough diver­ sity of employers.” Shabby 70’s clothing and, apparently* 20’s bigotry. So, before you throw away the lava lamps, the Pat Benatar records or the out­ dated racial stereotypes, take a walk through the mall. You’ll be glad to know they’ve all made a comeback. Don’t worry, though; the A&F T-shirts aren’t racist per se, merely ironic - just a little irreverent, tongue-in-cheek jab­ bing, all in the name of fashion. If such a high percentage of people don’t have a problem with the Asian T-shirts, maybe we can look forward to possible future designs, like, “Uncle Tom’s Cabinwear: Be A Slave To Fashion.” Or maybe “Spic and Span House­ keepers: Mi Casa Es Clean Casa.” Better yet, why doesn’t A&F just sell John Rocker baseball jer­ seys? After all, it’s only satire, right? A&F representatives have said that the line of T-shirts was actually targeted to Asian con­ sumers. I’m interested to see how other ethnic markets are pur­ sued. African-American shop­ pers should be on the lookout for boxer-brfefs emblazoned with the confederate flag. The last thing I want is to be Chic seen as an angry, overly sensitive protester. That is so uncool. And uncool is unfashionable. Why else would Louis Farrakhan wear bowties? And on Thursday, it was these un-enlightened fash­ ion victims who eventually pres­ sured A&F to take the T-shirts off the shelves. But not before sales of the product rose substan­ tially. A few of the items made it onto eBay, where the top bid reached $130. Maybe The Gap or Banana Republic can pick up where A&F left off, continu­ ing to make racial stereotypes acceptable and even desirable. All of us who didn’t make it down to the mall in time to buy one of the T-shirts will just have to remain a half step behind those trendsetters who did. But hey, fashion is fickle; maybe tomor­ row racial harmony will be in vogue. But if style is ironic, I guess that would make^it racist. Whatever the case, I’m sure that Abercrombie & Fitch will con­ tinue to keep my wardrobe on the cutting edge of fashion and ignorance. Abercrombie stock was up on Thursday. Ahh, irony. �10 Tuesday, O pilU O Il April 30, 2002 The Pride A Followriip to “Did Muslim-Americans Pay Lip Service to 9 11 ” /? By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer I’d like to take an opportu­ nity to clear up a few things about “Did Muslim-Americans Pay Lip Service to 9/11?” (April 16), which has generated a heated response both in The Pride and with some students who have taken issue with me in person. The intention of my article was not to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but rather to use it to point out what I see as a glar­ ing contradiction in how Mus­ lim-Americans have reacted to suicide bombings in the Middle East versus last September’s ter­ rorism in the United States. The aim was not to perpetuate a perceived ‘bias’ in the media against the Palestinians by avoid­ ing injustices against them at the hands of Israelis. I did not explore such acts, as they had no bear­ ing on the point I was making. Had Jews crashed airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pen­ tagon in the name of Judaism and in retaliation for US foreign poli­ cies, then the angle of the article would have been reversed. Whether or not many Mus­ lim-Americans ‘paid lip service to 9/11’ is not something that I or anyone else can answer com­ pletely. The focus was meant to be on the validity of the ques­ tion itself. And based on every­ thing I’ve seen and heard these past months, it is a legitimate and well-founded inquiry. Just last Monday, Middle East Newswire, a popular news source within the Muslim-American community, ran yet another article justifying terrorism (“In Defense of Suicide Bombers”) in which the author parallels suicide bombers with defenders of the Alamo and World War II D-Day soldiers. This isn’t coming from extremist, underground journal­ ists, just one’of many mainstream articles supporting this, philoso­ phy. Have there been any letters from angry Muslims condemn­ ing such a stance? No." I wish I could say this was an isolated incident, but unfortunately the more I search, the more I realize just how many people in this country either share these views or are utterly indifferent to them. I do not have any problems with Islam. The Koran actually has much in common with my own religious beliefs. My prob­ lem lies in the passiveness within the Muslim-American commu­ nity. If Muslims in this country truly regarded all terrorism as evil and immoral, why do so few strongly §peak out against those, within their faith, who con­ tinue to push such an agenda? They speak out to the non-Mus­ lim public but not to each other. Why do anti-Semiti^ Zionist books and leaflets sit unchal­ lenged on the shelves of mosques and Islamic bookstores? Many Muslims remain silent while an extremist minority continues to grow. Steven Emerson, terrorism expert and author of the book “American Jihad: The Terrorists Living Among Us,” spent years chronicling the thousands of ter­ rorists living in the United States today. Terrorist cells and mil­ itant groups with connections to mosques all around the coun­ try are, apparently, not a big secret within the Muslim-Ameri­ can populace. As these extrem­ ists pervert the words of the Koran, why aren’t the majority of peace-loving Muslims-vocal in keeping these groups from recruiting and fundraising within their place of worship? If there are many who don’t care enough to take a stand against these people, are we to believe they’d ever shed a tear over terrorist action that may eventually take place because of it? Just as those who are critical erf the Catholic Church’s current problems are not necessarily antiCatholic, I am not anti-Muslim for taking issue with some of those in our Islamic population. I am close friends with a great many Muslims from around the world - a statement which is of course a cljche when defend­ ing oneself against accusations of prejudice. But I mention this only to make clear that I’m not merely reaching conclusions without an active dialogue with those within the religion. Frankly, it was these conversations that initially pushed me to question public views I found in stark contrast to what was being said in private. In his letter to the editors last week, Civan Erman Gokcimen accused me of using my article* to “brainwash a few thousand college students” - an idea that is both misguided and insulting to the free-thinking people that embody this university. It was also inaccurately pointed out that Yasser Arafat is a Christian. For the record, he is Muslim, his wife is Christian. However, using Arafat’s religion, or his wife’s, as a basis for saying that it is “a very uneducated assumption to think of this dilemma [in the Middle East] as a conflict between Juda­ ism and Islam” is naive, though not completely incorrect. More accurately, it could also be seen as a conflict between Israel and those who wish Israel to be erased from the map. The same anti-Semitism that could be stirred by the passage from an “interview with a commander in the Israeli army,” which Mr. Gokcimen ‘presumes’ to be the words of Ariel Sharon. Mr. Gokcimen denounces “playing a cheap blame game,” then contin­ ues with an extensive rant that does just that. If you are truly “sick and tired of hearing the same crap over and over about who is to blame” then why not refrain from producing more? I also want to clarify my “pointing the finger at a particu­ lar ethnic group” as Carol Stern stated in her letter. First of all, Islam is a religion, not an ethnic­ ity; Muslims are not confined to a particular ethnic group. Other­ wise, yes, I am pointing a finger in some regards, but not at the religion, xather at some of the participants. And the idea that we should “forget who is at fault” only puts us at a higher risk of letting history repeat itself. Within a week or so of 9/11, I noticed a great many Muslims with American flags attached to their cars. J had passed this obser­ vation on to a Muslim, expressing how great I thought it was that they show their support. He then told me of how it was common knowledge within his mosque, one of the largest in San Diego, that Muslims display flags - not primarily out of support but for safety reasons. The idea that an American flag may dissuade someone from performing a hate crime, in light of some idiotic assaults against Muslims, I cannot necessarily disagree with such a plan. I men­ tion this story not to make a case for Muslims being unpatriotic, but to illustrate that you can’t always take everything at face value - otherwise, America owes the Taliban an apology, for they too condemned 9/11. HAVE A N OPINION? SUBM IT A LETTER TOTHE EDITORS TOPRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should fee submitted via electronic mail to The Plectronic mail account, rat i e r d submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. To the editors: After reading the April 16 issue of The Pride, I had to wonder why I bother defending the intellect of the students in the CSU system to my friends and family who have attended more prestigious universities. I have only read our school newspa­ per a handful of times, and each time I expect to come away with some information of substantial content. Now, I’m not saying the entire paper is fluff, as some of the writers are obviously destined to be journalists, but do I really need to know what each member of a group was wearing when they went out at night during Spring Break? (“Spring Break Packs action in Rosarito”) With both of this writer’s (and I use this term loosely) articles, the moment by moment account of his experience seemed more like a postcard to a buddy than a true entertainment-based journalistic report. I realize Spring Break is an important event in many col­ lege students’ lives, as it once was in mipe, but I think the writers should realize who their audience is. The student body at Cal State San Marcos consists of many age groups, with a large majority being over the age of thirty. Don’t get me wrong. Community, legal, and campus cause-related hap­ penings are all very interesting and enjoyable to read, but it would be nice to see some articles deal­ ing with more serious issues happening on and off campus. There is so much going on in this big world that is or could ultimately affect each of us as adults, which I’m assuming we all are. How about some articles that tie in with some larger issues? If CSUSM is to be ever considered a “real” univer­ sity, rather than just a step above junior college for the local commuters, then we’d better start acting like one. To the editors: Did anyone miss half a class last Tuesday due to circling the parking lots like I did? Where were the traffic helpers directing the guests to the farthest park­ ing lot? I had to park in Egypt, and when I finally got to class, I missed a pop quiz and discovered th a t The Pride The Pride ♦ Pam Doherty - Student I’d Letters To the Editors: I have experienced second­ hand smoke while going aip to the fourth floor of University number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited Hall. I have asthma, and when for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via I cough, it is not fake. I cough electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather or hold my breath, so I don’t get than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not Co-Editor Claudia Ignacio to print anonymous letters. the smoke in my lungs. When Co-Editor James Newell Display and classified advertising in The Pride should smoke gets in my lungs it stays News Editor Martha Sarabia not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right * in there for a while, and my chest Feature Editor Lisa Lipsey starts hurting. Unfortunately, I to reject any advertising. Opinion Editor Alyssa Finkelstein The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during can’t hold my breath for four Arts Editor Melanie Addington the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM flights of stairs. Graduate Intern Amy Bolaski campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community Why don’t I take the eleva­ establishments. . Business Manager Alyssa Finkelstein tors? Well, because I consider Advisor * Madeleine Marshall myself healthy enough to walk CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 up the stairs. I leave the eleva­ All opinions and letters to the editor, published in Phone:(760)750-6099 tors for people who need them. The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not Fax:(760)750-3345 I have nothing against smokers, necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California E-mail: pride@csusm.edu State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent but when it affects my health, I http://www.csusmpride.com the majority opinion1 The Pride editorial board. of get concerned. Yes, we all know Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone Carrie Rehn - Student probably be penalized for my tardiness. It’s hard enough to maneuver through the freeway construction slow zones - must we arrive on campus to find the lots FULL? The job fair is really nice to have - but how about scheduling it on a Friday when the campus is not in full use? that second-hand smoke is bad for us, and I have no right to tell people to stop smoking. I think our generation has forgotten the word “courteous.” Courteous characterized by consideration and respect for others. Smokers should be courte­ ous toward people who don’t smoke. If smokers want to kill themselves, let them, but don’t bring innocent bystanders with them. People walk up those stairs to get to class; they should not have to put up with all the smoke. I have actually contacted envi­ ronmental health with this prob­ lem and they are checking into it. I hope to hear from them by the end of the week. Erlinda S. Kessler - Student �Special Events CSUSM ’’What’s Going to Happen in Wash­ ington?” An eve­ ning with William S a f ir e -P u litz e r Prize Winner and New York Times columnist Tues., Apr. 30 7:00 p.m. , California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Tickets: Free with CSUSM ID, $10.00 general admission. Blood Weds. 9 a.m.-5:30 Club Fri. 9 Thurs., 4:00-5:00 p.m. a.m.-3:00 p.m. p.m. UNIV 460 Drive Sports May 1st and 2nd p.m. COMM 206 from 8:30 a.m. - Men and Wom­ 1:30 p.m. Progressive en’s Track Sat. 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All areas, full time, flexible part time hours. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jacki 858-565-2144 Open minded individual needed to scan photo negatives for web based Production Company in Bonsall.Seeking someone who is very strong w/ Adobe Photoshopand understands color correction. $10.00 per hour, days and hours flexible, between Monday and Saturday 9:00 a.m, to 9:00p.m. Call Dana at 760-945-4614. �*****PAID ADVERTISEMENT***** Charles B. Reed Chancellor The California State University 400 Golden Shore LongB e a c h ,CA 90802-4275 Re: Paid Ad, THE PRIDE, 4/9/02 Good Morning Chancellor Reed: I would like to respectfully request that you contact your counterpart at the CA Dept of Public Health to ascertain whether the retaliatory measures against me, (denial of benefits while on disability leave) are common to all campuses or are restricted to me & CSUSM. If the latter, I would like to respectfully request that you contact your counterpart at the CA State Attorney GeneraVs Office, andfind out if this immoral, unjustified and unwarranted retaliation (by mgmt-type staff members) does in fact date back to 8/20/92. This is when I went to my alleged supervisorfor help with a serious problem in the warehouse. He did not go into the warehouse. He did not get out of his chair. HE DID NOT LOOK ME IN THE EYES. But he did deny that there was a serious problem in said warehouse. In addition to the retaliation, I have witnessed, in my personal opinion and in my presence, DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE OF POWER, AND A LARGE LOSS OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS. As an irate taxpayer, I take umbrage at this preventable brouhaha. As such, I would like to find out, if in fact, there has been collusion and/or conspiracy by CSUSM mgmt-type staff members, against me and if so, is this fraud upon the taxpayers because o f the amount of tax dollars wasted. Additionally, please investigate if my termination, while on disability leave and my forced retirement is in fact illegal orjust mere sick retaliation. The truth cannot be denied, Chancellor Reed. I, or if necessary, my estate, intend to see justice served. I look forward to working with you and assorted agencies to put closure to this attempted insulting, derogatory, and dehumanizing of me as a human being. Itis really pathetic when an ex-employee has to address the Chancellorfor redress. PS: My career stopped on that same 8/20/92. Regards Michale C Hardick 1341E. Valley Pkwy # Escondido, CA 92027 110 *****PA!D ADVERTISEMENT***** � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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By using a different source of financial support and fee rev­ enue bonds, Davis proposed the funding to complete this proj­ ect in a $651 million economic -stimulus package, which gave legislative approval to place the education bond before the voters. This would allow facil­ ity construction to begin imme­ diately and be completed eight to 12 months earlier than previ­ ously scheduled. According to Russell Decker, director of planning, design, and construction for CSUSM, work on the building will begin immediately in the affected departments. Although administrators at Cal State San Marcos may have been ecstatic, some stu­ dents felt more concerned than delighted. “I hoped that the commit­ tee involved with the planning would provide us with a formal presentation that would inform us about the future plans of this college and how it would bene­ fit its students and faculty,” said Peter Ulatan, Service Sector Management business major. “I didn’t even know our campus received that amount of money, until I read The North County Times.” Likewise, Judy Brown, HTM business major, added, ‘As a freshman, I am glad that we have the opportunity to expand and stabilize our » A rticle cont. on pg. 2 Vol. XIII No.13/ Tuesday, May 7,2002 Associated Students Inc. Hosts Annual Student Leadership Awards Night I By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Governor Gray Davis signed the bill AB16 on April 26, which guarantees Gal State San Marcos $24.5 million to build the headquarters for the College of Business. Bill AB16 guarantees con­ struction of the newly planned, V-shaped, four-story, 75,000-square-foot business college, which will consist of 22 classrooms, 88 faculty offices and nine administrative offices, while housing the communica­ tions, economics and political science departments. The build­ ing was originally on a state­ wide list of California State University projects that would be built with funds from the next education bond issue, if News. ..........2, 3,8 Arts... ............4 Opinion..............5-7 m ho L^ ■ JB I Membersfrom Pan African Student Alliance posedfor the camera Pride Photo/Sherrita Cobbs By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor The California Center for the Arts in Escondido (CCAE) hosted the Student Leadership Awards from 6 p.m. until mid­ night, an event designed to recog­ nize outstanding students from campus clubs and organizations. Winners of the leadership awards were given a plaque to com­ memorate their achievement. ASI sponsored the event. According to Arti Patel, ASI executive vice president, “Every­ thing went perfectly.” The event began with a dinner followed by speeches from ASI President Dustin Naylor and University President Alexander Gonzalez prior to the distribu­ tion of awards. The American Indian Stu­ dent Alliance (AISA) recognized Rita Reynolds as “Member of the Year,” while the CSUSM MeCha organization chose Lorenza Lopez as “Mechista of the Year.” The Latin World Understanding Student Associ­ ation’s team player of the year award went to Martha Sarabia, who also received The Pride’ s “Editor of the Year” award during Friday night’s celebra­ tions. Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan recognized Margarita Preciado, and the CSUSM Victorious Club honored its advisor, Tim Bills, as “Member of the Year.” The clubs themselves pre­ sented the second group of awards. Katrina Baughman pre­ sented the award for the PreLaw Society to Brenda Alonzo. Stephen Descollonges presented Delta member of the year award to Christina Wisecarver, and Chris Compton, president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, presented his fraternity’s award to Benja­ min Bankofsky. Cory Barnhart received the award for the ASI men’s lacrosse team. Patel and ASI Vice Pres­ ident of Finance Josh Heers presented the third group of awards. The Finance and Invest­ ment Club “Member of the Year” was awarded to Jeffrey Chernovetz, and the Accounting Society named Pete Wyndham “Officer of the Year.” Lindsey Hilz was named the “Alpha Chi of the Year” by the Alpha Chi Omega organization on campus. ASI Corporate Secretary Tammy Rodriguez and ASI External Vice President Jocelyn Brown presented the final group Members of Alpha X Delta Photo Courtesy of Arti Patel the Human Development Club’s award, after humorously point­ ing out that his club was not even in the list on the program, to Robin Cooper. Fellow member James Nguyen gave the Asian Pacific Student Society’s award to Charles Manalili, and Crystal Rodriguez presented the Pan African Student Alliance award to Honee Folk. Sorority president Erin O’Tool presented the Alpha Xi of individual awards. The Anime Project Alliance honored Penny Lanese, a Visual and Perform­ ing Arts major, naming her “Outstanding Member of the Year.” The CSUSM Progressive Activists Network awarded its “Activist of the Year” title to orga­ nization president Erik Roper. The “Member of the Year” for the CSUSM College Democrats was Sam antha»Artic!e cont. on pg. 8 Students Tackle Colonialism and Revolt in Regional Competition By VICTORIA B. SEGALL For The Pride When Ted Burgos-DeStephanis and Curt Eichperger wrote research papers on the last Afri­ can king and European colo­ nialism in Haiti, ' respectively, they probably didn’t think their research papers would be read by anyone other than their profes­ sors. But the two history majors made their marks in history this past April, when they presented those research papers to hun­ dreds of college students and professors from Southern Cali­ fornia. The two took part in the Phi Alpha Theta Regional Paper Competition April 6 at Loyola Marymount University, where only 32 students from Southern California universities were chosen to present their papers. History professor, Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall, Ted Burgos-DeStephonis and Curt Eichperger Photo Courtesy of Dr: Sepinwall “We went around to different panels and heard students pres­ ent their papers,” said Burgos. “I heard one student present on the first flying automobile - it was very interesting.” For his paper, Burgos explored the life of one of the last native African kings in power before European » A r ticle cont. on pg. 3 William Sap­ phire Speaks at California C enter for the A rts William Sapphire Pride Photo/Melanie Addington ByAMYBOLASKI Graduate’Intem “Colin Powell’s decision to not crush Sadam Hussein was the greatest strategic blunder of our generation.’’ Political pundit and vet­ eran New York Times colum­ nist William Safire’s declaration elicited audible cheers from an audience composed of Cal State San Marcos’ faculty and Students, community members and local government officials on Tuesday, April *30 at the CSUSM-sponsored lecture at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The cost of the lecture was approximately $30,000. After a brief introduction from CSUSM president Alex­ ander Gonzalez, Safire, a self-proclaimed “Libertarian/ Republican . . . iconoclast,” covered everything from the Palestinian/Israeli conflict to National Security Advisor Com daleesa Rice’s chance at the vice-presidency to his close relationship with Israeli presi­ dent Ariel Sharon to the relative unimportance of global warm­ ing during his “What’s Going on in Washington” speech a speech he himself called a “harangue.” While some of his statements gained Safire audi­ ence approval, others provoked several attendees. “The guy’s a snake,” said PAN president. Erik Roper. “How could he pos­ sibly decide that no one’s con­ cerned with global warming? I’m dumbstruck.” Several audience members reacted with obvious distaste to Safire’s answer to an audience member’s question. A woman asked Safire how to determine whether an Islamic organiza­ tion (in the United States) was dangerous, to which Safire replied, “You do nof automati­ cally assume an Islamic orga­ nization is a threat; you » A r tic le cont. pg. 8 �Hurdling Through the Pain By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer Jason E. Williams placed a respectable second place in the 400-meter hurdle at the 74th annual Mount Sac Invitational in Walnut, California. Only the top 25 runners in the entire county are invited to race on the second day of (Sunday, April 21) this American classic. His mark of 52.5 was the fastest time of any sophomore that competed. “I didn’t do as well as I should have; it’s still a good time but not for me,” said Williams. There is not an athlete in history that has been absolutely immune to the threat of being hurt or injured. Unfortunately, the same can be said for track and field star Williams. Last Saturday at the UCSD Open Meet, Williams pulled a ham­ string, which has been hurting him for some time. “Its all part of the sport; I was running very fast and the weather was very cold,” Williams said. Williams trains at the San Marcos High School gym and is seeking assistance from a phys­ ical therapist off-campus to ice and perform ultrasounds treat­ ments on his pulled hamstring. “Just like the engine of a car that shows signs of needing to be fixed, my hamstring was showing signs, and then my engine finally blew out,” said Williams. Nevertheless, this has not stopped him from attending practice to give moral support to the rest of the team. “I have to remain positive and not going to quit even though I’m hurt.” Williams still plans to compete in the National Associ­ ation of Intercollegiate Athletics Nationals in Kansas at the end of May. “I have worked too hard to stop now,” Williams insists. What Has Algae Done Corrections In last week’s Pthe CSEA article stated For Us? i, d r e there are about 15 janitorial and custodial workers. The arti­ cle should have stated there are about 15 facilities work­ ers. And the square footage of the university will double with the Fine Arts and Science buildings as well as the new library, which was not mentioned. It has come to our attention, that on Preview there were over 1,000 attendees. The article we ran last week stated there were only 150. Our apologies if the information provided has caused any inconveniences.. Our apologies to Jan Stockey for mispelling her name. 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA 92069 One mile north of 78. Always 10% student discount with valid ID yyyyyyyyyyy By KATERI RODGERS Pride Staff Writer Algae, photosynthetic organisms that occur in most habitats, are a plant species that seem so small and insignifi­ cant to our lives, but surpris­ ingly have a huge effect on the world’s ecosystem and econ­ omy, according to Dr. Robert Sheath, provost and vice pres­ ident for Academic Affairs at Cal State San Marcos. Sheath gave a presentation entitled “The Scum of the Earth: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Algae” on Thursday as part of CSUSM’s Arts & Lectures series. “Since I studied algae, I became very interested in the subject and my main goal of the presentation was to allow others to take on the same inter­ est,” said Sheath. Many profes­ sors from CSUSM attended the lecture with an open mind to learn more about its uses and effects. Sheath is an esteemed psy­ chologist who obtained his Ph.D. in Botany at the Univer­ sity of Toronto in 1977. He has served as dean, professor and chair at numerous universities. Sheath received the Darbaker Prize from the Botanical Soci­ ety of America in 1997 and was nominated for the Teaching Excellence Award at the Uni­ versity of Rhode Island. He is also the editor of three books. B usiness Bui l di ng U nder C o n ­ struction Drop in to your neighborhood Starbucks. 342 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos (Campus Market Place) Mon - Thur 5:30 a.m. -1 0 p.m. / Fri & Sat 5:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m. J Sun 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Frappuccino* blended beverage is a registered trademark of Starbucks U.S. Brands Corporation. ©2002 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved. » A r tic le cont. from pg. 1 business college, but I feel as though the university is not informing us with the proper information about the plans for the future of this campus, especially when it involves my future as a student currently enrolled here. Does this mean that there are going to be more classes offered? What?” Global business major, Michelle Branch, added, “I mean, look at the sketch of the future College of Business; it doesn’t even look like what has been described. Did they change the design? I know the design doesn’t really matter, but I feel that this shows that they aren’t keeping us informed or even allowing us to be involved in the planning process of the college.” Despite mixed reactions from both the administrators and CSUSM students, the new College of Business is sched­ uled for completion in 2006. The North County Times and www.csusm.edu were used as sources for this article. �NS CW Tuesday, May 7,2002 3 Students’ Participate at the Phi Alpha Theta Regional PaperCompetition The Pride >>Article cont. from pg. 1 colonialism in Africa. “I took a different view of the situa­ tion,” said Burgos. “I focused on the king and his thoughts and actions, whereas people usually take on the perspective of Euro­ pean colonialism.” King Lobengula Ndebele' held the last three founding states, according to Dr. Alyssa Gold­ stein Sepinwall, a history profes­ sor and adviser for CSUSM’s Phi Alpha Theta chapter. “Ted tried to examine the king’s relation­ ship with the British people, and did an impressive job of sum­ marizing the literature on King Lobengula, offering an interpre­ tation of why he ultimately fell.” Sepinwall approved and selected Burgos and Eichperger’s papers for the competition. Stu­ dents who participated were free to write on anything historical, and papers that were selected for theTcompetition were presented at Loyola Marymount in a setup similar to a professional histori­ cal conference. “Except that it’s for students,” said Burgos. In his paper, “What to Do, Where to Go? Decisions for the White People of Santo Domingo After the Insurrection of the Blacks,” Eichperger delved into the aftermath of the revolutions against European colonizers in Santo Domingo (the former name of Haiti). “He showed how one group that had all this power and under­ went all these transitions dealt with losing power after the slaves revolted and gained power,” said Sepinwall. Eichperger had writ­ ten the paper in Sepinwall’s His­ tory 301 class last fall, in which students focused on relations between the U.S. and Haiti at the end of the 18th century. “Both papers were very well researched and well written, and they presented with a lot of poise,” said Sepinwall. “It was a great experience for us, and especially for those fieds SW IM INSTRUCTO RS $10 $16 per hour 760-744-7946 Fraternities ~ Sororities ~ C lubs ~ Sports Teams - Stu­ dent Groups E arn $1000 - $2000 w ith the easy Cam pus Fundraiser three hour fundraising event. D oes n ot involve credit card applica­ tions. F undraising dates are fill­ ing quickly, so call today! C ontact C am pusfundraiser.com at (888) 923-3238, or visit w w w .cam pusfundraiser.com . $ Students $ L ooking for sum m er work, then jo in our team this year. D on’t get stuck inside! Five positions, flexible schedule, training provided. - Call (866) 523-8827. 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When asked to describe the type of music they play, Bill Swan, gui­ tarist, trumpet player and one of the singers of the band, said, “I would definitely classify us as rock n’ roll, but you’ll have to make up your own mind on the matter.” The band is definitely the Beatles of the 21st century, with its upbeat rhythms mixed with fun, sixties-like lyrics. But the intense guitar overlay, synthe­ sizer and the awesome trumpet action make it feel like a defi­ nite solid part of our generation hot to mention the hundred or so, bouneing, lively, twenty-some­ things that crowded the small dance floor. Despite the annoying feed­ back that occurred a few times during the show, the band gave a spectacular performance and kept everyone excited. When fin­ ished, the band was encored and played a few more songs, ending at close to two in the morning, a stan­ dard at t he REVIEW Casbah. When asked how the band started, Swan stated, “It was actually an accident. It was a side project that somehow worked.” The band slowly came together in the fall of 1997, but got off the floor in 1999. Beulah has toured the U.S., Europe and Canada and is on a coast-to-coast tour of the U.S. The tour, entitled “The Coast is Never Clear,” started in Denver, CO., sold out in L.A., and is ending on May 4 in its hometown of San Francisco. On April 16, Beulah made a guest appearance on The Conan O’Brien Show, a sign that they are quickly moving their way up. Beulah is a band that will definitely leave its mark on the music industry. CSUSM Play Performed at Vista Playhouse By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor “Dona Criba,”: a Cal State San Marcos school play, which premiered last December, was performed at Vista’s AVO Play­ house on Friday and Saturday. What started as a school play has now become a play for the community of the North County area, especially for the Spanish speaking community. Almost all of the actors and actresses in this play are CSUSM students who have formed a theater group called Dionysus. According to Carlos von Son, CSUSM professor of Spanish, the group decided to name the group after the Greek god, Dionysus, who was the god of theater. Besides stu­ dents whose first language is Spanish, this theater group also includes students whose first lan­ guage is English, as well as other languages. Actresses of two of the tnain characters expressed their enthu­ siasm at being part of this play. Lucinda Bernardino, a Liberal Studies and Spanish major, added, “We’re very happy to be in this play with Mr. Von Son.” Soledad Acuna, a Spanish major, said, “I feel very proud, some­ thing that makes me feel very important even though I don’t make anything financially. It is something that makes me feel proud; it’s going to be forever, for me, for my family, and for the rest of my descendants.” Although the students are not receiving any credit for doing this, many are happy to just be a part of it. Bernardino said, “It’s been a great experience ... None of us are getting any credi^for school, none of us have been forced to do it, we just do it have Spanish entertainment,” Bernardino said. Von Son also said, “With the large population of Spanish-speaking immigrants; it’s really a need for this type of event.” Due to the interest of stu­ dents in theater, von Son said, “We’re in the process of draft- A Scene from “ Dona Criba ” Pride Photo/Martha Sarabia because we like it a lot.” Acuna added, “We really enjoy it.” Von Son said, “I feel so proud of my students. They have done a beautiful job. They are volun­ teering their time and so much work and effort.” Both also said that they never thought that after performing “Dona Criba” for CSUSM they would perform it to the outside community. How­ ever, von Son was asked to bring this play to the community by Vista’s AVO Playhouse. “It’s also to contribute to our own people who don’t really Respected. ing a proposal needed to offer a Spanish theater minor. Hope­ fully, one day we can have a minor in theater in Spanish ... It would be aligned with the goals of the university, with our mis­ sion statement. It would be a cel­ ebration of diversity.” About 130 and 145 people went to see the play on Friday and Saturday respectively. Dona Criba, written by von Son, is about the impact of technology in a small town in Mexico, and how this affects the lives of its people. mm Innovative. w w m * II M I 11 I m i s MBE Compassionate. 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It was highly encouraging to know that out of the 6600+ students here at CSUSM, there were at least 633 who thought I’d do a good job. To those of you who voted, I say, “much respect, and thank you for supporting democracy (no doubt it was all those people.with flags on their cars down in the parking lot.”) But that’s not why I’m writ­ ing this piece. After the election, one of my colleagues, who also ran for office, told me something that made my jaw drop. Apparently, there were more than a few stu­ dents that had talked to this other prospective student leader during the campaigning period before the election, about me, and said that they didn’t want to see me elected because they felt I rep­ resented an undesirable element. An undesirable element that they felt there was already too much of around here and that they didn’t want to see more of on this campus. My colleague told me that some students who talked to him felt that I seemed too radi­ cally liberal, and they were also worried that my election might trigger a fundamental shift in the political climate of the student body. He said some students were saying (with obvious dismay in their voices) things like, “. . .next thing you know this place is going to be crazy and crawling with student activists, like Berke­ ley.” When I heard that, I had to laugh. Believe me; the last thing I would ever want is for CSUSM to turn into another Berkeley. Just think about how horrible that would be. Who wants to be surrounded by a bunch of socially conscious students dis­ satisfied with the status quo who passionately care about the world they live in and who actually do stuff to try and make it better? Not me, that’s for sure. No really, I’m serious, I think it’s so much better that we are on a campus that is the exact opposite. For me, there’s nothing more amus­ ing than to hear many o f my fellow students bitch and moan about how this place sucks so bad and then watch the vast majority of them do absolutely nothing to try and make it better. You know, lately the weather’s been kind of chilly, but that’s no prob­ lem because with all the hot air that blows out of many stu­ dents’ mouths, I can wear shorts and T-shirts 24-7. But actually, I shouldn’t be so hard on my fellow students because sometimes, just for kicks, I blow hot air myself. For instance, I recently sent an e-mail to the Inter-Club Council(ICC) list-serve in which I ripped on The Pride in brutal fashion saying, “(The Pride) was boring, lame, and worst of all, highly irrelevant.” This statement angered some people, especially in light of the fact that, at the time, I’d done absolutely nothing this semester to try and make The Pride better. Since then I’ve talked with one of the edi­ tors, become educated about the myriad of difficulties faced by publishing a student paper (one of the biggest problems being that they simply just need more quality student input), commit­ ted myself to submitting pieces to The Pride, and began urging those I know to do likewise. So, I guess you could say I’ve learned a lesson. The lesson being (how­ ever cliche) that action speaks louder (and is a helluva lot more effective) than words. A wise person once said, “Accepting the absurdity of everything around us is one step, a necessary experience: it should not become a dead end. It arouses a revolt that can become fruit­ ful.” In other words, if you see something around CSUSM that’s wrong, stupid, inefficient, or just plain sucks, don’t just complain about it, DO SOMETHING. It seems that in our society (and especially here at CSUSM) a majority of us have bought into the notion that we are passive powerless victims who have to accept whatever THEY have in store for us, as if our lives were meant to be lived as nothing more than mindless, easily-manipu­ lated consumers who have no choice but to take whatever it is THEY’re shovelin’. Mindless Passive Powerless Easily-Manip­ ulated Victim Consumers - Is that how you see yourself? One of these days I’m going to make myself a t-shirt that says, “YOU ARE THEY.” I often hear fellow students (and I’ve been guilty of this myself) saying, “THEY should offer better food in the Dome.” or “THEY should provide us with more fun activities/events on campus.” or “THEY should make this place more colorful.” or “The Pride sucks; THEY should make it cooler.” or “THEY shouldn’t make our social security num­ bers be our student ID numbers.” or “THEY should ________ (fill in the blank).” Wow! THEY sure seem to have a lot of responsi­ bilities. Maybe the reason THEY weren’t able to attend to all these suggestions is because THEY were busy with all their other obligations. In the meantime, what were you doing? Yeah, I know the story; you’ve got a family, a job, your sanity to maintain, and somehow you still have to make time to get some of this school nonsense done. So, you ask, “When would I possibly have time to do some­ thing about these things I see that need changing?” I don’t know. That’s something you’re going to have to answer for yourself. What I can tell you is that you’re not powerless and you don’t have to settle for the status quo if you don’t want to. Another wise person said, “Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.” Think The Pride sucks? Start contributing to the publication. Think the food in the Dome sucks? Go talk to the manager Melanie and ask her what you have to do to get some changes rolling. Think there should be more cool events for students on campus? Go talk to the people in SRL and ASI and ask how you can help out (What do you REALLY think about the new logo THEY’re proposing to adopt without student input). Think CSUSM shouldn’t use your SSN as your student ID number? Go ask someone in the admissions office (right next to the rectangle of trees in Founders’ Plaza) for the form you have to fill out to get a new and improved, random, computer-generated student ID number, which should take you all of five minutes. Think smok­ ers shouldn’t smoke in the U-Hall stairwell? Go talk to facilities and ask if they’ll move the ashtrays and put up no smoking signs in the stairwell, and if they refuse you might consider getting a peti­ tion started or getting the sup­ port of the student health center. No one student can fix every­ thing that needs fixin’ here at CSUSM. There are a handful of students around here who try. But the sad truth of the matter is that we won’t accomplish much unless more students contribute. Every time you complain but don’t do anything to try and make whatever it is you’re complaining about better, not only are you not helping, but you’re actually part of the problem. If you want -to be even more honest with your­ self, you’ll realize that every time you say, “THEY suck . . with­ out any action, what you’re really saying is that, “I suck . . . ” because we all have the power to change the world we live in (especially here in the CSUSM microcosm). So, next time you feel like going off on one of those THEY this and THEY that rants, remember YOU ARE THEY. Inside The Mind of a Conservationist, Clarity While Surfing By Ray Hines For The Pride The environment has a finite amount to give to support life. The same water that I surfed in this morning could have been the water that Cleopatra bathed in centuries ago. I believe I am connected to all other things on Earth because I am made up of the same substances. Very few elements make up a living being, and the fact that we consider the living to have power oyer the non-living assumes that we are more important. That assump­ tion couldn’t be further from the truth. All living, or biotic, compo­ nents of this planet depend on the non-living, or abiotic, com­ ponents to provide vitamins and minerals to sustain life. I think of the wolves walking around in Northern Minnesota looking for a place to deliver their spring pups deserve the same right to a home as a Seattle e-commerce executive. I feel my role on this planet is to do as little harm as I can to my living counterparts and try to use as little of my non-living counterparts as le a n to ensure future generations the same necessities. I also feel that mankind is an important and exceptional creature. We have the capacity and intelligence to destroy and create. I think it is man’s job to figure out how to become self-sufficient and in this day of technology and organi­ zation, this ability is going to come through hardship and force. I have confidence that man can procure his own future, but he has to be willing to accept the responsibility and challenge of doing so. Living things can either defend themselves or they cannot. As it says in the Bible, “What you do to the least of your broth­ ers that you do unto me.” It is linked to the Native American belief, “Mother Earth, Sister Sky, Brother Eagle, and Father Moon.” Each of these things is considered whole and by giving them names, we have given them recognition. This relates to both relationships between people and relationships between things, I have studied a lot of science, and it even falls true in chemical reactions, there is always a factor that is limiting and that key factor decides the fate of the overall reaction. I take time to think of ways to behave in an environmentally friendly way. I carry a Vi liter water bottle and fill it as many as eight times a day. This assures me that I am drinking enough water as well as reducing eight cups worth of litter from the land­ fill or eight containers worth of recycling. I drink water because it is easiest for my body to digest. Also, it can be consumed with­ out much packaging, commer­ cials, or excessive transportation. I know it’s just water we’re talk­ ing about, but a lot of thought can go into such a simple thing. I try to buy nature-friendly, wellbuilt products (even if they cost a little more) to comply with the “reduce, reuse, recycle” strategy. Quality products last longer (or stay out of the landfill longer, however you look at it) and need to be replaced less. I have taken* several courses in the past few semesters that are related directly to environ­ mental studies. I have looked for­ ward to political science courses to help me (a biology student) understand how our government policies are formed. Also, I have taken voting very seriously since I turned 18. I try to research thoroughly before I vote. I have become a member of KPBS public radio and listen daily in an effort to stay in tune with what is going on politically in my world. I don’t really like the cur­ rent political system, but I under­ stand nothing is easy when a lot of people are involved and that allows me to have patience and hope for our future. I don’t watch television at home. I have a VCR that I use to watch videos and documenta­ ries I can get from the library on topics I am interested,in. I haven’t watched regular TV or cable for over 10 years on a reg­ ular basis. This has allowed me more time to be outside, enjoying the planet that I try to consider in my daily actions. It gives my friends and I time to enjoy each other and discover our many tal­ ents, namely playing music and sports. I think it is important to know that you are a special person and to recognize why you are that way. When it rains and runoff pollutes the ocean where I surf, it affects my whole person. When I hear about some environ­ mental catastrophe somewhere that too leaves me unsettled. I feel like we are all con­ nected, so a problem in one geographic location doesn’t just affect the people there, it affects everybody. I, too, affect the envi­ ronment with everything I do. I breathe out carbon dioxide. I eat of the biomass that makes up resources for other, more effi­ cient animals. I am a poor heat conserver. I have to eat from a higher tropic level to gain energy to keep myself warm. I drive a car like everyone else, and our exhaust emits tons of pollutants into the air. I demand light when it’s dark outside, burning coal for my electricity. I buy things that come in non-renewable, nondegradable packaging because they “just come that way.” I flush my self-generated waste down the toilet and off to some energy intensive treatment plant before it ends up in the very water I am swimming in. I can’t think of very many things I do that don’t affect the environment, except perhaps sitting in a quiet place and enjoying it. I traded my gas guzzling, machine-oriented sports in for nature friendly ones. I used to dirt bike, water-ski, snowmobile, street bike, and those sorts of things, but now I cross-country ski, snowboard, bicycle, kayak, windsurf, sail, and surf for excite­ ment. I also teach adults to sail and windsurf. In my lectures, I point out the environmental ben­ efits of them choosing a winddriven sport for their recreation. I encourage them to turn other people on to the sport and request that they all complete a Cal Boat­ ing test. This test is actually a way of sending a message to Sac­ ramento that people in Southern California are concerned about their safety and the condition of their bays and waterways. Each time a test is sent to the capitol, to the Department of Boating and Waterways, it says one more person is concerned. I feel that these small changes in myself and the way that my position as a teacher can influence people’s decisions has helped to better the environment in some small way. Just a thought... �^ ^ ^ _ . _ , W hen W ill th e U n iv e rsity S Brins us aReaisPeaker? By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF CAL STATE SAN MARCOS CONDUCTED RANDOM UNDERWEAR CHECKS? JAN DAGDAYAN-SENIOR “What does my underwear have to with how I get educated?” BECKY KNUTH-SENIOR “There is nothing in my under­ wear the university has any need to see” MIA ALIO-JUNIOR “I would feel violated in relation to my rights as a human being. Also I am here to get an education, not to reassure faculty whether my choice of undergarments are appropriate or not.” The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor . News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell M artha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine M arshall Ail opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not neeessariiy represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone JUAN RAMIREZ-SENIOR “This is wrong! Nobody has that right. It is demeaning.” BRIAN DOBBINS-SENIOR “That’s totally ridiculous for obvious reasons ” PHUONG NGUYEN-SENIOR “In the pursuit of higher educa­ tion, brains rule over thongs.” number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited • for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride @csusm*edu http://www.csusmpride.com By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Arts Editor However, Safire as a Repub­ lican already believed in selfgovernance in economic issues, but as a libertarian, he wants personal issues self-governed as well, as do liberals. Rightconservatives prefer self-govern­ ment on economic issues but want official standards in per­ sonal matters. The high point in the eve­ ning came when Safire, trying to be politically correct when an obviously racist female in the crowd asked how we could find out which of the Muslim groups are dangerous in this country, began quite respectfully, saying that you can in no way even think that, just as if no Jewish organi­ zation or any other group could or should be considered danger­ ous based on their racial, reli­ gious or ethnic identity, which William Safire greatly amused the overly-stuffed shirts at the California Center for the Arts on Tuesday, April 30, and yet failed to arouse much of a reaction, aside from nausea, out of those few liberals who decided to stomach his one-hour speech Cal State San Marcos bought and paid for. There were no right-wing students angered by his discussions over Bush, unlike when Angela Davis came td speak, no Young Americans for Freedom snootily assuming no students would show for this speaker (although only a handful of students did.) Yet the behindthe-scenes politics at play for this man to come and speak on campus was where the real show was. - ____ _________ The uni­ versity bought and paid for a stuffed-shirt conservative that would appease the very deep pockets that they fed very well before the ______________ show. The then led myself and fellow liberal event was not for the students. student Erik Roper to wonder In fact, the fact that the event how Safire felt about the Patriot was free for the students was Act and how scores of Arabicmost likely a ploy to get us looking men have been disthere to show the investors how „appeared by our government great their “customers” loved the without the benefits of formal investment. charges, access to attorneys, or Safire began life as a PR man contact with the outside world in Nixon’s Republican camp and largely based on their appear­ went on to become considered ance (read: racial profiling) and one of the most well-written New are believed to be connected to York Times columnist today. His terrorist organizations. leanings have always been far But, alas, I did not have to right and have always been anti­ wonder long, as he could not liberal media and its people, control himself and went on to but recently he has been on the say, “Unless of course you have prowl against Bush and some a long beard and are dressed of the administration’s practices strange and are near an airport ” and his hypocrisy has shown Then he went onto chuckle while through. Although I am all for the crowd roared its approval, as free speech and the choice to if racial profiling was the fun­ change your mind, his recent niest thing they had heard this conversion to Libertarianism is year. Yes, for this ctowd, I am a strange one when you see it as sure it was. At least Roper and I actually a move quite toward the had our answer. left. Safire conveniently used his Consider a recent article wealth of PR experience to say v written in regards to identifica­ absolutely nothing for one hour. tion technology in the N ew York When asked questions, he would Times on December 24, 2001 typically ramifie on without ever by Safire. In the article he said, quite getting to one final point. “What about us libertarian mis­ At the end, after 60 minutes of fits who take the trouble to try to “a lot of something,” we liberals ‘opt out’? We will not be able to were still only sure of this, our travel, or buy on credit, or par­ stomachs still hurt. ticipate in tomorrow’s normal Note: I have noticed that life. Soon enough, police as well when the students bring our own as employers will consider those speakers to campus — we have who resist full disclosure of a much better success rate. Greg their financial, academic, medi­ Palast brought out the students in cal, religious, social and politi­ droves. Even Young Americans cal affiliations to be suspect” for Freedom brought a contro­ According to the Libertarian web site^ “Libertarians are self- versial and right-wing journalist governors in both personal and that I didn’t agree with, but at economic matters. They believe least they did it with the intent of government’s only purpose is to exposing students to ideas, not consumerism. protect people from coercion and violence. They value individual responsibility, and tolerate eco­ nomic and social diversity.” The university bought,and paid for a stuffed shirt con­ servative that would appease the very deep pockets that they fed very well before the show. �When in Dome, Recycle as the Domans Do By RICHIE MANN For The Pride I’m a concerned student who eats in the Dome, where you eat, respect others and (hopefully) recycle your soda cans,' plastic bottles, glass bottles, and news­ papers. You can help yourself, the environment, and me. You can save energy, produce money, and reduce the trash that is dumped into our landfills. Your con­ science has been nagging you: “Environment, environment, I know there’s some kind of crisis. What can I do?” Start here, where you eat. Here are a few suggestions: How many napkins do you need? A big pile or one? When you take a pile, they fall on the floor and then are disposed of, unused. Also, in the Dome’s out­ side area, the wind blows the unused napkins all over, making an unsightly mess - not a fun place for you and your guests to dine. What a waste of money and of the trees that the napkins are made from. What can you do? Take ONE napkin. Yes, you can recycle, right here. We are fortunate that Cal State San Marcos has placed recycling containers inside and outside the Dome, within easy reach. It’s convenient to put your aluminum cans and plastic bot­ tles, glass bottles and your news­ papers (or almost any kind of half-eaten tuna sandwich or your paper in the appropriate contain­ three-day old salsa and mayon­ ers; they are clearly labeled. Who naise? Put these things into the would put these items in the trashcan. trash containers? Not you. You “Aha.” “I also should finish know that those aluminum cans drinking my cup of soda or dump are making money for somebody. that liquid and the ice cubes into So be the wealthy philanthropist the drain outside the Dome door of your dreams; give by putting and then trash the cup, as I trun­ your soda cans in the recycling dle off to class rather than expect­ bin. ing the liquid to disappear,” you “Oh, I see, just toss all my think, cleverly grinning. Yes, food containers in the bin - but that’s an advanced recycling WRONG. Don’t try to recycle . class. I’ll be happy if you just your plates, your Styrofoam cups choose the trash for dumping or anything with food on it. your cup, instead of the recycling There’s a difference between bin. what is recyclable and* what is The Microwave. It’s conve­ trash. Do you really want some nient and so fast. Why bother poor worker to handle your rotten, covering your food when you put it in the microwave? The food spatters onto the ceiling and walls of the microwave oven and clings. Your fellow students exclaim, “Who was that pig?” Without those smelly remnants, the microwave will cook more efficiently. See, you’re already saving electricity and money. Before cooking, put something on top of the food, like that one napkin you are going to use later. Did I say leave the food tightly enclosed in its original wrapper or container? No, you need to open it and then cover it, that is unless you’re enrolled in “Explo­ sions 101.” HA VE A N OPINION? SUBM IT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@ CSUSM .EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. I lls ' To the Editors: Students should be outraged with what the college has planned for the fall semester. Most classes that will meet on Monday will have to take their final on a Sat­ urday. This is an outrage and should be changed immediately. I am bold enough to say, boy­ cott all classes that will be hold­ ing Saturday finals unless the To the Editors: I recently read the article, “Spring Break Packs Action in Rpsarito.” The clear intent of this travel article is to promote heavy drinking, partying, and fighting that leads to incarcera­ tion. I find it appalling in these times of school support for pro­ grams like DARE and MADD that students brag about irre­ sponsible drinking and alcoholic tendencies. The author refers to “cases of beer that are gone by noon” and feeling good after drinking four coco locos (a Who are these guys, anyway? Who are the women and men who run the current White House administration? Can you name some mentionable life story about any .three of them? Let’s see, Rummy is chummy with elderly women, the army guy owns Enron, I think, and Cheney is hidden somewhere, bad heart approving. Tomorrow, can anything else ever be known about them? In the bad old days of peace and prosperity, you really knew % the score. So many women, so little need to mention them. Gore was plodding along, trying to distance himself as tactfully as - he could. The Ms. was incapa- class happens to meet on Saturdays. I know several people who work weekends and having to take that one day off will be a major incon­ venience. I heard others say that they depend on the bus to get to school and that the Saturday bus schedule does not accommo­ date them on Saturday as it does during the week. I even heard some people say that it’s only one “powerful drink packed with six different liquors.”) When arrested by Mexican police, he is not scared “because he had been in the Rosarito jail the year before.” Statistics show that twice as many students have died at the hands of drunk driv­ ers since the terrible 9/11 attack than were killed in the terrorist tragedy. Using a travel article to have another night of “dancing, drinking and debauchery” is a sad commentary on college life. Carol Van Vooren - Com munity Member ble of comprehension to the lay public, and we know he ate out a lot. Everybody had a scandal but Robertson. Either one. Today we are blessed with continuing coverage explaining nothing to nobody about any­ thing. Cheering the military overthrowing democracy in Ven­ ezuela, we are also promoting democracy in the Middle East. We lend our support to a guber­ natorial candidate unconfident to share his personal financial ties with the voting public. We say our rational reasoning can’t be beat. So, when will we ever say, “What about tomorrow?” John P. Doddridge - Student Letters Saturday out of the whole semes­ ter. One Saturday’s worth of pay for students that depend on Sat­ urday work wages could be major inconveniences for many. I know of one person at Cal State San Marcos that works weekends and To the Editors: In last weeks issue of The Pride, there* was a paid adver­ tisement about the denial of benefits and disability. I have read many articles in The North County Times about Cal State San Marcos’ high-up people dis­ criminating against other lower staff members. It saddens me, and makes me ashamed to go to this school. This school has a great mission statement and pushes all students to be accept­ ing, tolerant, and open-minded. I wonder if the chancellor and the administration believe in the mission statement and act accordingly. I have also noticed that To the Editors: *Editor’s Note* This is a response to a letter in last week’s Pride. Excuse me, I do go to a real university; Cal State San Marcos is a real university. For ydur information, CSUSM is a step above junior college. Many stu­ dents go to Mira Costa or Palomar junior college in order to transfer to a four-year univer­ sity, like CSUSM. Some will go to UCSD or UCLA, and many will come to CSUSM. You don’t have to question our intellect; if he takes Saturday off, he has to take Sunday off as well. That’s a whole week of his pay lost because the school doesn’t know how to schedule its finals properly. When looking at a classes to take, I would think the final would be sometime around when that class meets, or at least the days that class is scheduled during the semester. What were CSUSM MOST, ’not all, of the admin/ staff/and faculty here at CSUSM do not have the students’ best interest in mind. They are not helpful, not courteous, and give wrong information. CSUSM is unlike other more established schools because our school has very few good or useful depart­ ments to help students succeed and have a good college experi­ ence. Can I contact anyone about how I feel? Will my opinion make a difference? Or do these people pay little attention to the students? Jessica Bliss - Student it sounds like a personal issue. Maybe you, like your pompous family and friends, should go somewhere else. And I enjoyed reading tfye writer’s article. It is good to find something happy to read about in the paper. Not all of us are preoccupied with the bad. So to the author of “Spring Break Packs Action in Rosarito,” keep writing those fun stories; some us do enjoy them. And, if I ever read something I don’t like, I won’t read it again. Katie A. - Student class schedulers thinking when they did this? What about the professors; how come they aren’t making any noise about having to come in on Saturday? The professors may just send in a TA to give us the final and be relax­ ing at home, or maybe they are just unaware of this as I found many students to be. Noah Smith - Student To The Editors: I have a possible solution to the recent debate over cig­ arette smoke. Place Breath-alizers, similar to the ones used to detect alcohol, in front of classrooms to check people’s nicotine level. Cigarette packs could include specially treated little straws that people could use to blow into the tester. The results would appear on a scale of 1 to 3: one cough - proceed to class, two coughs - retest, and at non-stop coughing - he or she would have to proceed to a referee station consisting of a cage of pigeons. If the offend­ ing party cannot recite his or her A, B, C’s without making the little guys gag, he or she would be in violation. In keep­ ing with the school’s writing requirement, I suggest having them write an essay titled, “Smoke, Choke, and Croak” or something to that effect. Steve Compian - Student �William Saphire Shares his Perspectives on Washington at the California Center for the Arts » A r tic le cont. from pg. 1 don’t racially profile. You don’t do to Muslim-Americans what we did to Japanese Americans in World War II.” Sapphire then followed this statement by jokingly stat­ ing, “You don’t racially profile, of course, unless someone with a beard and turban happens to be standing near you at an airport.” Safire had begun his lecture with less incendiary topics, dis­ cussing his history as a lexicog­ rapher and his 20-year stint as a Times columnist, relating per­ sonal anecdotes about his rela­ tionships with Barbara Walters, President Bush, Rice, Sharon and Powell. He then spent a good part of his lecture ruminating about the state of the nation and the Middle East after September 11. “What’s developing now is the president deciding that he’s got to do some­ thing to work with the Saudis and get them to moderate Arafat, as he would moderate Sharon. Leadership Awards » A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Carman, and the “Peasiest” (PEAS) health educator of the year award was given to Claudia Tafoya. ASI gave its “Board Member of the Year” award to Corporate Secretary Tammy Rodriguez. The “Best New or Revived Student Organization” award went to the Pan African Student Alli­ ance, the “Outstanding Collabora­ tive Event” award was presented for the “Cougar Club Mixer,” sponsored by Sigma Iota Epsilon, Alpha Chi Omega, Priority, Latin World USA, and the Accounting Society. The “Best Program of the Year” designation was given for the 9th Annual CSUSM Pow Wow, sponsored by AISA and the “Most Outstanding Student Orga­ nization 2002” was presented to the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. Sharon is being made out to look like a monster,” Safire said, “but he’s trying to make a deal. Most Americans say, well, if someone attacks you, you attack back. The same goes for Israel. The general feeling is that the Palestinians are under attack by Israel, but that’s only what we see here.” An audience member asked Safire if the public’will support placing troops without a “real” declaration of war. Safire said, “[Declarations of war] are appar­ TWIN V m i m Ik ently out. There hasn’t been one since World War II. I ’m with you - we should ask for a declaration of war before going into Iraq to do what we did in Germany and Japan - to introduce democracy to Iraq. Who knows what might happen?” In addition to discussing the ongoing tension in the Middle East, Safire openly acknowledged the need to attend to domestic policy as well. “Who knew his [Bush’s] presidency would be a foreign-policy presidency?” he said. “We have a president who came in relatively uninformed about foreign policy. [Bush] is a president who’s becoming inun­ dated with info from his capital. The best thing is that he has not resented that he is being coun­ seled by people smarter than he is.” William Safire’s column appears regularly in the op/ed pages of the New York Times. ■ Guaranteed Auto Service ProfessionaiTechnicians Tune-up & Brakes Full Service Car Care! 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Fifteen Cougars qualified for the NAIA Nationals out of a forty-person team roster. Junior Kris Houghton qual­ ified for the Nationals in the Men’s 5000 Meter Run with a personal best and school record of 14:26. Katherine Niblett, a Soph­ omore, ranks 9th in the NAIA and received her qualifying mark for Nationals by four seconds and her personal best in the Women’s 5000 Meter Run by over 40 sec­ onds. Head Coach and former Olympian Steve Scott set a goal in the beginning of the season to have at least seven team individ­ ual qualifiers for the nationals, yet an astounding fifteen quali­ fied. “If you set the bar high, people respond,” Coach Scott insists. “Everyone that is going has a legitimate shot at being an All-American. If we bring back seven All-Americans, it would be T he E uro and You: Im plem entation o f E urope’s N ew M onetary System a tremendous feat for our Univer­ sity,” Scott said. There will be one last oppor­ tunity for additional runners (who have not qualified) to meet the standards for the Nationals at the Claremont Classic on the week­ end of May 11. In order for a runner to qual­ ify, they must achieve a certain standard. An “A” is a score that automatically qualifies the runner for the NAIA Nationals and a “B” is a provisional qualifier. “There are still five people that are capa­ ble of qualifying and have a good chance, “ Scott explained. In previous years, Coach Scott would have taken three men and three women who made the B provisional standard to the Nationals, consequently “with budget cut backs we decided to only take the automatic qualifiers and no provisional,” Scott said. Robbie McClendon is a pro­ visional qualifier for the Nation­ als in the Men’s 1500 Meter Run and 3000 Meter Steeple Chase as a junior. “This weekend I have a good chance qualifying,” said McClendon. “Most people don’t know that we have one of the best teams in San Diego. It would be good for people to cheer on some good competition and come out and watch. (The team) has a lot of different people that make it fun and exciting. We have a good time out on the track. Having a good time makes it so much better to go out and run.” NAIA qualifiers are Renee Mac Donald, a senior; juniors Omar Zavala, Anthony Blacksher, Amy Cutshaw, Lucy Downey, Kris Houghton, Jason Williams, Brian Sullivan, Jes­ sica Walker; sophomores Andrea Jackson, Abril Jimenez, Kath­ erine Nibblet, and freshmen Tiffany Lowrey and Autumn Wright. Resource Fair Brings Community Together Before and After By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer More than 50 students and commu­ nity members flooded the Dome when the German Club presented special guest speaker Dr. Michael Wolff, Coun­ cil for Press Affairs of the German Consulate General in Los Angeles last Monday. Wolff lectured and discussed Europe’s new currency the Euro, and its economical and political implications, as well as social changes that followed the implementation of the new money. Welcomed by Astrid Ronke, German Studies professor and faculty advisor for the German Club and Dean Wil­ liams from department of Arts and Sci-. ences, Wolff introduced the Euro by handing out some banknotes and coins, so the audience could have an initial ‘hands-on’ experience with the new cash, its design and security features. 2>Article cont. on page 2 Top to Bottom: View f rom Science Hall Photo Alyssa Finkelstein and the concep­ tual image o f the new library - scheduled completion date - July I 18, 2003. (Courtesty | photo/PDC) . ' Grape Day Park hosted a community resource faire Saturday presented by vari­ ous local establishments that provided infor­ mation and resources on childcare available to North County parents. With clubs, busi­ nesses, and organizations as diverse as Carl’s Junior and Habitat for Humanity rep­ resented, there was a veritable smorgasbord of information. Escondido Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler and Cal State San Marcos President Alexander Gonzalez officiated. Upon walking onto the downtown Escondido park grounds, one Of the first things North County residents noticed was that the local homeless population had been temporarily replaced by festive booths and a D.J. stand blaring the eerie strains of the “Teletubbies” theme song. By walking just a bit further into the scene, it became appar­ ent that happy, well-loved children were the theme of the day. According to a representative from the information booth, the event was put » ArticIe cont, on page 2 sions that are made by the uni­ education was not something reg­ Truth and Journalistic Integrity: A Look at versity staff; tasks are delineated ularly attained by kids from the President Gonzalez through the Eyes of a Student hiringiv ulswog thforg a predominantly Latino areathe Air 5in process m order ruh he grew up. So, he joined where d ida h o o the ® y By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Two weeks ago, I set up an interview with President Alexan­ der Gonzalez, which was sched­ uled for a 30-minute slot in the afternoon. Later in the week, I received a telephone call inquir­ ing if I was free for lunch and if I was free, the president would like to take me to lunch. He had an appointment cancellation and thought lunch would provide a better, more relaxing atmosphere to talk rather than squeezing a bunch of questions into a timecondensed half hour in a formal office interview. I still had a few days to prepare and since I am a reporter and a student, I put a bit of time and thought into different questions I would like to ask President Gonzalez. At the same time, I tried to think about what aspects of his job and person are neglected or pushed aside due to other more so-called “important” issues. I wanted to take a different angle because I realized that Alexander Gonzalez is the head of the university we attend, I am an integral part of the student media (if I like it or not), and not only have I never met him but the univer­ sity is Changing rapidly, and we (the press) had not talked to Mr. Gonzalez yet this semester. I apologize for the digres$ion; I do not want to back pedal too much, and I don’t want to get bogged down in all the explain­ ing; I just want to tell my story. Anyway, I decided to not get stuck on the political and busi­ ness aspects of the job as presi­ dent of a university and rather focus on a person to person or a James to Alexander level. university to place trust in each I pushed politics and business person to make the appropriate choices given specific circum­ stances. In other words, I ’t want to try and make Gonzalez a scapegoat for aside because the North County the problems an expanding insti­ Times and the Union Tribune tution faces, which led me to do an already more thorough wonder what kind of person com­ job with that side of the univer­ mits their time, energy and life sity than we at the Pride have to such a large task. I wanted to resources to do (not an excuse step into Alexander Gonzalez’s just reality). shoes for one hour and try to I mulled over the main issues talk to him as a person, who he I thought pertinent to CSUSM is regardless if he has chosen students. I could ask Gonzalez to emblematically represent Cal about class schedules, parking State San Marcos. or anything that deals with poli­ For those who don’t know cies and procedures, but there anything about Alexander Gon­ are thousands of people at the zalez, aside from his job title (I university that take care of these was one last week), here is a brief things on a daily basis. I decided background. He was born and it would be an absurd assump­ raised in Los Angeles and is a tion to think that one man is graduate of Garfield High School. responsible for any and all deci- Gonzalez explained that a college Commentarydidn Force, which allotted him a job, time to grow and the ability to travel and see different parts of the world (yes, we have all seen the commercials). After the mili­ tary, he worked for and received a liberal arts degree from Pomona College. He later received a mas­ ter’s and doctorate in social psy­ chology from UC Santa Cruz and spent about eleven years as a fac­ ulty member and teacher. Gonza­ lez has a wife Gloria of 31 years this June, two sons (21 and 25), and works 24 hours a day and seven days a week for CSUSM, where he has been for about five years. “My time isn’t my time any­ more, which is one aspect of my job I don’t like at times,” said Gonzalez. *‘But I have a lot of energy, and I am committed to stay in the CSU, I believe in the » A r tic le cont. on page 2 �»Gonzalez cont. from page 1 • with a student that stands (I believe) a person, which I »Resource Fair cont. from page 1 mission of the sys- out * his mind, where he think is often pushed aside n tern, (which is) to help stu- has helped or participated and forgotten. We get so dents who may otherwise in a student’s life and edu- caught up in our busy workhot have the opportunity cation on an intimate level, er bee lives that we tend to (for a college education).” He jokingly replied, “It’s forget people are human and Upon wondering what just a daily occurrence, like thus continue the searchit is like to be president taking you to lunch.” ing for someone to blame at CSUSM, I asked him to For the true account, for everything. I’m not sayexplain the make up of his Gtonzalez told me about ing anything beyond my day. For Friday this was a scholarship program set own experience, I decided his schedule: between 4:30 U hy Jean and W. Keith to just trust my own P - 5:00 a.m. he exercised, Kellogg. The scholarship judgement (remember I am at 7:15 a.m. he arrived was awarded to four or five nobody), and, all in all, I on campus to prepare for students and instead of set- discovered, he is Alexander; the day and then drive ting up a formal meeting newsworthy or not, this is to a breakfast held at the at school to present the what I found. Cal Center for Performing awards, Gonzalez and his It has now been almost Arts Escondido, which last- w^ e invited the recipients two weeks since my lunch ed until 10:30 a.m., he then and Mrs. Kellogg to their with Gonzalez and in that drove back to campus for home on a Saturday for the time, it has come to my an 11:00 a.m. meeting, at presentation, which allowed attention that I may have 12:00 p.m. he and I had f°r a more relaxed social been won over by the president’s smooth bureaucratic lunch at The Old California setting. and administrative skills. Mining Company, at 2:00 But I was never informed p.m. he. had a budget meet­ “We get so caught of the competition, instead ing scheduled until 4:00 up in our busy I just went as myself. Now p.m., after the meeting he worker bee lives that this scenario has been had a break and read e-mail that we tend to brought to my attention, I and mail, he then left for forget people are thought it over, and I don’t home around 6:00 p.m. only think I was won over, and I to return once again to the human and thus Cal Center for Performing continue searching don’t think ulterior motives were present. The idea of Arts for the ASI awards, f or someone to journalistic integrity was where he was until 10:00 blame for every­ brought out as an integral 10:30 p.m. I don’t think he thing." part of my job. “You must was searching for a sym­ Gonzalez also said, consider your journalistic pathetic ear, I asked what his normal day was like. “Students need to think integrity,” was said to me, And after explaining his unselfishly.” As an example addressing my perceptions schedule he said, “It is just he explained that although of the president. After a part of the job, and actually the parking situation and very brief moment of today is kind of an easy the potential funding for thought, I came to some day.” future structures may not personal conclusions. During lunch, certain benefit today’s student popIf finding only poor subjects arose in natural ulation, decisions now will qualities and picking apart conversation, and I also affect and hopefully make people’s inadequacies and asked a few questions that I the situation better for focusing on the uncanny believe would interest stu- future classes of CSUSM ability to find negative dents. graduates. And concerning aspects even in positive I asked, “Do you think commencement ceremo- situations is what joumalof yourself as an educator, nies, he said the decision to istic integrity is all about, a businessman, or a devel- hold the ceremony at Del then disregard this article oper?” Gonzalez took a Mar Fairgrounds was main- because I didn’t encounter moment to think, which to ly due to liability issues con- or dig out any disasters me shows he wasn’t just ceming current construe- or political undercurrents, throwing out ready-made tion and the open guest list I found Gonzalez to bp answers. He then respond- policies that the adminis- genuinely concerned about ed, “All of the above” and tration would like to keep making a place for any explained “there is no intact. In other words, the and everyone at CSUSM. training to be president of decision keeps CSUSM I understand he has and a university; there is no from implementing limited will make mistakes, but if course offered.” Gonzalez guest lists or ticket admis- in journalism, I am not also described his job as sions, where graduates only allowed to report the good, a “unique position” and get to invite two or three then to me that is not tellexplained that he sees him- guests. ing the truth and would not self as a representative in a It was nice to see that uphold my integrity. If this leadership role who tries to with everything going on is wrong and I have over­ focus on “what is going to in our lives that President stepped my bounds as a be best for students.” Gonzalez was able to take reporter for The Pride, I “The real key (as presi- an hour and a half out of apologize. But I will not dent) is that we are going to his day and sit down for step down from my personbe here for a long time, so lunch and talk. In a world al integrity or my convicwe need a long term vision, of persistent accreditation tions or question my own (which is) how to best serve and titles, I am nobody, judgement for that matter, students and provide edu- But if anyone reading these just to try and dig up some cation as a value to them words will put aside their controversy to publish in and to society as a whole,” judgmental defense mech- foe school paper. To me said Gonzalez. A good edu- anisms and trust me brief- foat would be gossip, and cation is “not training but a ly, all the explaining, argu- I believe there is enough way to live life to the full- ing and referencing aside, I gossip in this world without est as an active participant think Alexander Gonzalez me adding any contribuin society.” Since he con- is a down to earth, nice tions. So, in other words, tinuedto focus on students guy. During Friday’s lunch, this is the last line I will as the key in the process he was not a man, not a write as a reporter for The of higher education and his woman, not a Latino, not Pride because if the news connection to this ideal, I an educator, not a business- ten’t about telling what was askedhim to tell me about a men, not a developer, but, found then I’d rather read recent personal experience first and foremost, he was opinions; then at least I know what I’m reading. on in order to “educate parents as to the resources available to them. All ages of children and activities to entertain them are represented.” There were more than 200 people in attendance. Various activi­ ties and exhibitions were planned to enter­ tain attendants during the day including a Tae Kwon Do demonstration, dancers »T h e Euro cont. from page 1 He explained that the launch of the Euro as shared currency among 12 differ­ ent European countries “marks the largest monetary changeover in world history... The banknotes and coins of the single Cur­ rency of the European Monetary Union entered circulation on January 1, 2002.” Although, since Jan. 1,1999, the Euro has been an institutional currency for banks and other financial institutions with a fixed exchange rate. Wolff said what an enormous task it was for the banks to exchange the money and that “funny enough, luxury goods like boats and big cars were suddenly all paid in cash in December” to avoid the exchange hustle. Every European, who did not exchange old currency until Feb. 28, 2002, now has to address the politi­ cally independent European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany to do so. He also addressed the amazing amount of 14.24 billion notes that had to be printed. “ If placed end to end the notes would reach to the moon 5 times forth and back,” said Wolff. He also gave the historical background of the Euro. He said, “The launch of the Euro was a combination o f a decades long process.” With the establishment of the European Monetary System in 1979, European currencies were from Grant Middle School, a professional juggler, dancers from Georgia’s school of dance, and a demonstration by representa­ tives from the Escondido skate park. “It’s just so nice to see people getting involved, the kids love seeing all these people their age doing cool stuff,” said one mother. “I get a chance to put a face on the word ‘community.’” linked together and by 1986 the Single European Act implemented a single Euro­ pean market, meaning one trade zone. Wolff said that Europe eventually achieved the ambitious goals set by a Treaty in 1992, which “called for full economic and monetary union by 1999.” To express the Euro’s global influence on economics, Wolff cited the Chief Econ­ omist of the L.A. Times James Flanagan, who analyzed the recent rise of the Euro and fall of the dollar as a signal for “global transition and a decline in global depen­ dence of the U.S. economy.” He said the Euro’s ambition is to create “the largest, most powerful economic area’’ in which political unification and one big trade zone will benefit European price stability and budgetary discipline. The design of the Euro was determined by a competition launched in 1996, He said the winner was an Austrian, whose work was selected in a public survey. This is the second time Wolff has come to speak at Cal State San Marcos. “We [the German Consulate] always like to come here and give students the oppor­ tunity to learn more about what is going on in Europe,” said Wolff. His enthusi­ asm about communicating the matter was shown by his ability to engage the audi­ ence in a lively discussion. T hom as Jefferso n Sm nnt T .x « r C ongratulations 2002 Graduates! PliEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS TO LEARN MORE; 2121 S an D ie g o A v e ., S a n D ie g o , C A 92110 (619) 297-9700 ♦ (800) 936-7529 w w w .tjsl . edu ♦ e m ail : i n f o @ tjsl . edu �Is It Getting Hot in Here? What Is Global Warming Anyway? By CHAD MITCHAM For The Pride Solar energy (sunlight) is responsible for all life on earth. This energy comes to earth in the form of visible light that penetrates the atmosphere easily. Once in the atmosphere, clouds and the earth’s surface absorb some of this energy. The rest of the energy is re-radiated by the earth’s surface as infrared energy. It is this re-radiated energy being trapped by molecules in the lower atmosphere that gives rise to the warming of surface temperatures on the planet, also known as the “greenhouse effect”. Without the greenhouse effect, much of life as we know it could not exist on this planet, including our life. Certain molecules are better at trapping heat energy than others. Most of the molecules responsible for the greenhouse effect occur naturally in our atmosphere in the form of gases such as water vapor, methane, carbon dioxide, and ozone. For millions of years these gases have been formed, removed by natural processes, and reformed in a del­ icate balance, giving us the cli­ mate of our planet. The gases regulate the ratio of solar energy that reaches the earth’s surface to the amount that leaves the earth’s near-surface atmosphere (or troposphere) on its way back out to space. Humans disrupt this process by creating new greenhouse gases and producing, in too great of quantity, greenhouse gases that already exist. These gases add to the amount of radiated energy being trapped on its way back out. Most of the gases responsible for trapping heat occur as a result of the combustion (burning) of organic compounds, most impor­ tant to us, fossil fuels. When these fuels are burned they release (among other things) carbon diox­ ide and water vapor, both green­ house gases. Water vapor is regulated by the hydrologic cycle of the planet and is therefore mostly out of human control (unless we consider the human effects due to deforestation, etc.). Carbon dioxide only constitutes 0.036 percent of troposphere gases naturally, but because of our ability to generate large amounts globally by using automobiles as ing to try and reduce the global emissions of carbon dioxide. The ways in which this will be done and who will do what to reduce rampant carbon dioxide emis­ sions and blatant disregard for the effects still lies buried in contro­ versy. Some countries agree that developed nations should fund developing nations in their effort to curb emissions during devel­ opment. Other countries agree that each nation should take care of itself. If developing countries are i left to fend for | | | themselves, it is argued that they have no choice but to follow in the footsteps of developed nations who themselves An argument surrounding global warming is whether the are responsi­ addition o f large amounts o f carbon dioxide will lead ble for most to significant climate alterations, and how the altera­ tions could affect the global population. (Courtesy Photo/ of the emis­ sions due to Victoria Segall) their advanced in the laboratory that confirm real development in industry, infra­ observations such as: increased structure, and living practices. surface temperatures, more water The United States has chosen evaporation and resultant storms, not to agree or comply with the migration of some plants and ani­ global emissions reduction activ­ mals toward the poles, melting ities outlined in the Kyoto Pro­ polar icecaps, rising sea levels, tocol. Although the agreement and more. These are indeed sig­ to reduce emissions by 7% of nificant and call for immediate 1990 levels was accepted by Pres­ attention by every country on the ident Clinton, the goals were planet. The problem is global and not met and measures to meet therefore demands global atten­ them were left undecided. The tion. current administration is trying This was the underlying area to remove our name from the of concern during the 1997 Kyoto agreement. Does this make global Protocol. The governments sense when considering the fol­ involved signed a treaty, pledg­ lowing information? well as oil, coal, and natural gas to generate electricity, we are magnifying the effect of carbon dioxide on our climate. The main argument sur­ rounding the global warming issue is whether the addition of large amounts of carbon dioxide will lead to significant climate alterations, and how the altera­ tions could affect the global pop­ ulation. 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California First National Bancorp Santa Ana, California Fax: (714) 436-6619 E mail: recruit@calfirstbancorp.com -Americans make up less than 5% of the global inhabitants yet consume 30% of the world’s commercial energy. -One-fifth of American households have three or more cars. -American drivers pay one of the lowest prices on earth for gas­ oline yet the U.S. has one of the highest rates of oil consumption as petroleum. -The typical American uses 2 and a half times more gasoline per year than the typical German -The U.S. produces one-fifth of the emissions responsible for global warming. Are Americans making good role models for developing countries? It is ironic, however, that the reversal to the global warming trend lies mostly in our hands. The existing forests need to be preserved as carbon “sinks” to trap C02 before it can trap heat. Most of these forests lands are tropical and are being burned (releasing C02 in the process) for farmland and pastures, and the wood being used as fuel for cook­ ing and heating. Those large for­ ests need to be preserved and new ones need to be planted world­ wide. New technologies need to be encouraged that reduce the dependency on fossil fuels for energy. And finally, yes finally, the inhabitants of the earth need to recognize their vital role in their own future and become involved in the process of conser­ vation and sustainability. For additional information on topics like these and other con­ cerns contact the CSUSM Envi­ ronmental Club. The Faculty Say “Thank c s u The California Faculty Association — * the faculty union—has reached a tentative agreement with the CSU A dministration on a three-year contract F aculty members statewide voted by 95% to approve the agreement. This agreement includes important provisions that will help to maintain the quality o f the education that we offer. These provisions include: • Guaranteed “step increases”fo r junior faculty and eligible lecturers • Commitment by the CSU Administration to search fo r 1200 new tenuretrack faculty (statewide) during 2002*2003 • H ealth benefits fo r lecturers who teach at least two classes • G reaterjob security fo r lecturers • R ecognition that the student/faculty ratio has grown to a level o f userious concern, ” with the implicit commitment to work toward reducing this ratio. These gains would not have been possible without the hard work and support o f the faculty, students, staff and other unions on this campus and throughout the state. This includes activities such as: • A ttending the Teach CSU/Teach-Ins • S igning cards to CSU Chancellor Reed and the CSU Board o f Trustees • Going to CSU Board o f Trustees meetings • Participating in the CFA demonstration at the Marriott in San Francisco, at the Sutter Club in Sacramento, on campus and elsewhere • Lobbying at the State Capitol • Wearing buttons, t-shirts, or other signs o f support CFA thanks the entire campus communityfo r your support We are committed to continuing to work on our common issues to make all the CSU campuses better places in which to work and to learn. �“ Remy Shand” Maxwell collection. By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer “Corey” - B- . By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writqr As adolescent artists such as Lil Bow Wow, Lil Romeo, and Sammie continue to pave the way for young artists into the main­ stream, Corey may have captured the formula to follow in their footsteps. Corey’s debut album consists of 13-tracks utilizing the typical, radio/commercial, and R&B for­ mula, comparable to the work of Another Bad Creation or Imma­ ture. Some of the standouts were songs like “What?” “All I Do,” “MVP,” and “Ghetto Superstar.” The mes­ sages contained in his music talk about the percep­ tions of reality as an adolescent and romance issues such as love. In general he’s just having fun. In addition, cameo appearances by Lil Romeo, Lil Reena, Shaq, and Michael Jackson add flavor to his production. remy/hone You might want to turn the lights down low, get the hot bubble bath ready, and make sure you have enough candles before you pop in Remy Shand’s debut album “The Way I Feel.” The twisted collaboration of jazz, soul, and funk in this 11-track CD has critics pointing sim­ ilarities and influ­ ences to the works of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. However, the musical talents of Shand, exemplified in his work, show that he may not only have rec­ reated the wheel, but made it better. What makes Shand’s music go beyond original is the fact that he wrote all the songs, performed them, and played the fender bass, acoustic and electric guitar, a Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric piano, acoustic piano, clavinet, organ, alto and tenor saxophones, and all percussions to make what Although Corey’s material you hear on this phenomenal CD. And if that wasn’t enough, he used may not seem as original as antic­ analogue synthesizers, string syn­ ipated, what is ironic about this thesizers, beat-box, glockenspiel, young artist is that he is extremely and an echo-plex to add depth to vocally talented. You can see this in most of his songs but more so his music. Looking further into Shand’s in his ballads. This album may work, the messages behind the not be one of the best, but it is music seem to suggest perceptions not bad. It is definitely worth a about life, and the encountered listen. And if this album doesn’t struggles of interpersonal rela­ capture you, keep an eye out for tionships. His uncanny authentic­ this new artist. Corey has tre­ ity and interpretations of reality mendous potential that should not can be highlighted in songs such be overlooked. as “The Way I Feel,” “Burning Bridges,” and “Take A Mes­ N ext review, sage.” “Freestyle Session Without a doubt, this is one M ixtape Volume 2-DJ album that’s worth the listen. F INGAZ” Remy Shand will fit nicely with » A rticle cont. on page 6 your D’ Angelo, Erykah Badu, and CD Reviews Ruby’s Diner Oceanside Now Hiring F or A ll Positions Permanent & Temporary P ositions Available Hosts Servers Cooks Bussers Apply in Person Open Interviews: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 : m or 2:00 - 4:00pm 0 1 a When Clones Attack: Lucas Saves His Career Padme Amidala (actress Natalie Portman) and Anakin Skywalker (actor Hayden Christensen) share a blissful moment in the Lake Country o f Naboo in Star Wars: Episode II Attack o f the Clones. (Courtesy Photo/Lisa Tomasetti. 2002 Lucasfilm Ltd.) Hayden Christensen (previous star of Life as a House) stars as the teenage Anakin Skywalker. Christensen had a difficult role to play, but he does an incredible job of blend­ ing together the characteristics of the young Anakin with his future evil self. He’s not too bad lookin’,” said co-star Natalie Portman (Padme Amidala). “He has a passion and intensity that’s sim- Luke and Leia parents came to be lovers helps bridge the gap By MELANIE between unanswered questions ADDINGTON in the first three films, such Arts Editor as “Why did Leia get to be a And PATRICK ROACH princess while Luke was stuck For The Pride in the desert?” And of course, seeing Owen and Beru Lars, Editor’s Note: Some of the a.k.a. Luke’s aunt and uncle in following review may give away episode IV, fills in more plot important plot points. Although holes as to why Luke was left every effort was made to not with them of all the people in reveal much of the plot, if you the universe. do not want to know what might Episode II also reveals happen in the film, please read the origins of an infamous no further. supporting character, the bounty hunter Boba Fett. First things first. Yes, Attack j In the film we see Fett as of the Clones is considerably Ia young boy who is being better than Phantom Menace. i raised by his father and Why you ask? Well, there are mentor Jango Fett. In the a lot more people and a whole 1few brief scenes they have lot less Jar Jar Binks. But most Jedi Master Yoda listens with interest in on screen, it is made clear importantly - all of the plot holes the office o f Chancellor Palpatine. who Boba Fett is, where he begin to fill in with Episode II. (Courtesy Photo/Digital Work comes from, and why he But what else possibly made by ILM /Lucasfilm Ltd.) chooses to become a Bounty EPII resurrect my faith in direc­ Hunter like his father. And tor and creator George Lucas’ ilar to hers (Padme’s). She’s a fixer — she’s someone who yet, Lucas makes it almost too ability to send moviegoers into thinks she can fix the world easy, giving us Fett as a "child orbit? There are battle scenes, and then she sees this young and letting us in on what he wit­ romance, classic humor, and man who’s very damaged and nesses, almost as if it was an broken. She sees he’s not beyond excuse to understand why he is then there is the intrigue. repair yet and it’s attractive to so in touch with his dark side. The intrigue is more intri­ But even with the entertain­ cate and gives the audience her to be able to bring him out of that.” ing plot a-ha’s!, the intrigue something to think about, even Their romance swells to a remains with the innocent bloom though we know the story,” crescendo at a critical point in of Anakin and Padme’s love, said Samuel L Jackson (Mace Windu). “[The story is] being the film, much like the classic even as we know that in III we opened up to us and discovered. John Williams music once again must see their downfall. 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Edwards, Inc. Newspaper Subscription Sales (619) 299-8368 �Students Speak Out about German Professor’s Departure Five years ago, Astrid Ronke came to Gal State San Marcos, as a part time professor, and started the German program here. German isn’t a popular language to learn in San Diego or at CSUSM. Why would a student take a language that doesn’t guarantee it will allow you to complete the lan­ guage requirement for gradua-r tion? The answer is the innova­ tive teaching methods and vibrant persona of Frau (as she is affec­ tionately referred to by her stu­ dents). Astrid Ronke has built a program to be proud of. Small as it may be, the German program has had as many as 70 students and 4 courses. Frau acts as faculty advisor of the German club, one of the more active clubs at CSUSM. She also wrote the proposal for the newly passed German minor. Her per­ sistence is why students take her class, and her style is why they stay. Students can easily tell between professors who care and those who don’t; she is one who cares, and we appreciate that. Her students nominated her for the Brakebill Distinguished Profes­ sor award. Some have asked her to write their recommenda­ tions because she is the one who knows them best, and others have asked her .to hand them their diploma because she is the one who inspires them most. We will miss you Frau. Your departure is hard for us, because it wasn’t on the best of terms. It left us wondering, how could someone we respect so much be so disrespected? That is the life of a part time professor without a PhD, even if you have built a program from the ground U P* Frau fought for classes all along the way, in order to make the program grow, to allow stu­ dents to continue their studies, and in hopes that she would some­ day see one of her students gradu­ ate with that German minor. I have had the pleasure of “Students can easily tell between professors who care and those who don’t; she is one who cares, and we appreciate that.” working with Frau Ronke as VP and President of the German Club. Through her efforts, CSUSM has been brought a little bit of the German culture. We have seen BWW, Bratwurst, and German cinema hits. We have heard the sounds of traditional German car­ nival bands, and DJs spinning German rap and techno. The German consulate general has come to campus twice to speak, once on the 10-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and during Europe’s historic change­ over to the Euro. Frau, we will miss you. A PhD you have not, but our hearts you most certainly do. Thank you for you passion and dedication to teaching. Most of all, thank you for giving us the gift of German. Frau, I cannot say it enough; you will be missed. Emily Commer, German Club President prior experience with the woman and was able to label her as a racist or did she just profile her as being a racist? I was not at the event, so perhaps I don’t have a complete picture of what happened, but it seems to me like the reporter could be guilty of doing exactly what she wrote out against. Thank you for giving stu­ dents a place to voice their opin­ ions. A. Nick Roest, Student Professor Ronke will remain in my memory as one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Her enthu­ siasm, her involvement with her students and her incredible gift of teaching are unsurpassed in my academic experience. In my opin­ ion, Professor Ronke was a far superior teacher to any of the pro­ fessors I’ve had with Doctorates. And after all, being an effective teacher is what really counts. I know she’ll find a better place than Cal State San Marcos, one that will give her the respect, To the Editors: regard and rewards she deserves. As a member of the Cal State San Marcos faculty I must Jennifer M. Closson express my disappointment at The Student Pride’s publication and placement of two recent pieces regarding I very much liked your arti­ the Department of World Lan­ cles on the William Safire speak­ guages and Hispanic Literatures. ing event. Your comments make My understanding of a college me wish that I could have newspaper is that it is for stu­ dents to demonstrate that they are attended the event. The comment that I have is learning good journalistic prac­ in reference to the article entitled tices. The opinion page is a forum “When will the University bring for the paper’s views but I assume us a real speaker?” Toward the that the latter are founded on end of the article the reporter a thoughtful, fair process based commented on William Satire’s on facts and research. By giving view on racial profiling and prominence and a by-line to one made it clear that she very much biased person’s opinion, The Pride disliked it. However, earlier in appears to tolerate the dissem­ the article she makes the state­ ination of gossip and insulting ment, “... when an obviously remarks. For that reason I do not racist female in the crowd ...” wish to respond to the individual That just didn’t seem right with pieces but merely to point put a few facts, especially for your stu­ me. I am wondering how the dent readers: • The Department of World author knew the person in ques­ tion was a racist. Did the woman Languages and Hispanic Litera­ overtly state that she was a tures makes all major decisions racist? Did the reporter have such as curriculum and person­ Poor Journalistic P ractices and C larification nel, according to procedure and practice in the College of Arts and Sciences, Cal State San Marcos and the CSU. No decision comes from individ­ uals or targets individuals. • In making decisions, the Department acts out of con­ sensus and has as its par­ amount concern the highest quality education for our stu­ dents. • A terminal degree is a required basis for tenureline positions at Cal State San Marcos (not a departmen­ tal requirement). In the case of the Dept, of World Lan­ guages, the degree is a Ph.D. This requirement guarantees that Cal State San Marcos students get top-of-the-line instruction by experts who, unlike adjunct faculty, are consistently and systemati­ cally reviewed by peers on their teaching, plus their schol­ arship, research and/or cre­ ative activity, and service to the University and the com­ munity. Tenure and promotion is not guaranteed for tenureline faculty but an end-result of a rigorous review process that demands excellence in all performance areas. • Since its inception, the Department of World Lan­ guages and Hispanic Lit­ eratures has endeavored to hire tenure-line faculty for all the languages it offers. It has recently completed the search for a tenure-line fac­ ulty member who will ensure the permanence and growth of German on our campus at a time that German programs are on a decline in enroll­ ments and institutional sup­ port nationwide. » L e tte r cont. on page 7 �io Possible Solutions for io Complaints By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer 1. The Computer Lab The computer lab and class­ rooms smell like feet, that includes my feet. Please, can we get some fresh air around here? I understand there are safety and maintenance hurdles to overcome with the windows, yet I fail to see how opening a window is enabling suicide. Can we try sui­ cide prevention classes; maybe increase our awareness of the signs that indicate suicidal thoughts? Does locking win­ dows, which creates hot and stuffy classrooms, eliminate the fifty other places on campus one could commit suicide? Preven­ tive education might serve to be more beneficial both on and off campus, while creating a more bearable and less conta­ gious environment. As for the computer printing system let’s cut our losses and move on. It is slow, unreliable and inefficient. There are only two possible reasons why it’s still in existence. One, the people with the authority to make pos­ itive change don’t realize what a disaster printing is, or two, they don’t care about the massive inconvenience it is to CSUSM’s students. The solution? EZ print. Track our printing and send us one easy bill at the end of each semester. At the bare minimum, install a change machine in the computer lab and freshen it up. Is that really so much to ask? 2. Parking I’ll give three to one odds that sometime over the next two years an expensive new parking proposal is implemented. It will most likely be slipped in for a vote right after a break or summer recess, before we can rattle our cages in protest. This is exactly what took place over winter break and came dangerously close to happening. The solution? Hold dear to the fact that future construction costs are not our responsibility and demand University interven­ tion. Parldng Services is a pri­ vate organization that can’t match the University’s growth without blowing the cost of parking into the stratosphere. Don’t let the University stand quietly by and let Parking Services take the heat The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Arts Editor Feature Editor Opini<mEditor Guest Layout Editors Graduate Intern Business Manager 'Adviser' -V > V:; Claudia Ignacio James Newell M artha Sarabia Melanie Addington Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Victoria B. Segall Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine M arshall AH opinions and letters to the editor, published m The Pride, mp resent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. »A tta ck cont. from page 4 “I hope I die on-screen,” said Jackson. “We know that’s what happens. There are only two Jedi left when the first Star Wars starts, Obi-Wan and Yoda. Unless the rest of us went on vacation, we’re dead. I just hope I have a great death scene. That’s what acting’s all about —dying great!” “George has told me nothing. Absolutely nothing,” said Hayden to entertainment reporters at Skywalker Ranch, Lucas’ home. “I’ll have more mechanical parts in the next one for sure. I’m told I might get to sport the dark helmet. I’d like to kill Mace Windu. I love Sam. He’s supposed to be one of the most powerful Jedi.” But for the fans that fell for Padme and the romance of EPII, prepare for quite a difference in EPIII. “I’m going to be with child,” said Portman. “The next one, according to George, is going to be a trag­ edy., It’s going to be sad, but I’m looking forward to having more to do.” Yet, EPII was no stranger to tragedy what with death and destructioq sent out by villains to for the parking dilemma. 3. Smoking Many of us love debating about this one, but it really shouldn’t be such a big deal. Someone, whether it is a student group or staff member, please revamp the locations of the smoking areas. We should give equal consideration to the rights and convenience of smok­ ers and non-smokers. Currently, there appears to be a lot of gray area regarding where it’s accept­ able to smoke. The solution? Mark the smoking areas as clearly as non­ smoking areas and hopefully we can put this issue behind us. 4. Attitude How many times have we heard that we as students aren’t getting involved and are apa­ thetic? Personally, I don’t believe this. Just because the actions of our organizations and individu­ als don’t make the cover of the USA Today does not mean, they are nonexistent. There are some true activists in our community who spend countless hours orga­ nizing and participating in a plethora of events. All I’m saying is let us put an end to this negative, “nobody does anything” act because it isn’t true. I will concede that there appears to be a small » O p in ion cont. on page 7 Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors; It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to rejeet any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://wwwxsusmpridie.eom upset the Jedi and to further dis­ rupt the force. In a beautiful dis­ play of seamless CGI (computer animation recently used in Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings} spe­ cial effects, viewers are treated to an incredible sight, a classic Star Wars duel between the evil Darth Tyranus and the Jedi Master Yoda. Yoda’s movements are so fast they almost become a blur as he jumps and fights in circles around Tyra­ nus. Never before have Star Wars fans seen a fight quite like this one. As viewers walk away from this film, they will begin to under­ stand how everything fits together. Episode II does a remarkable job of setting things up for how they will be in the later films. We start to see how the old republic will be defeated, how the empire begins to form, and how a young man named Anakin Skywalker starts on his path towards the Dark Side of the force that will ultimately turn him into Darth Vader. Star Wars II has a running time of 142 minutes and is rated PG for sci-fi action/violence and opens everywhere May 16. » C D cont. from page 4 / ‘Freestyle Session M ixtape Volume 2” By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Taking you back to the roots of hip hop flava is DJ Fingaz who brings you “Free­ style Session Mixtape Volume 2,” which is a compilation of various artists from Special Ed, to Das FX, to KRS-ONE. This CD allows you to capture the old school, under­ ground hip hop joints that you probably didn’t pick up on vinyl or could find in the stores over a decade ago. The production work of DJ Fingaz uses a col­ laboration of blends, scratches and slams to hold this compi­ lation together. Likewise, the programming and music selec­ tion of songs keep you tuned in and attentive to see what he’ll play next. “Freestyle Session Mixtape Volume 2” is a good choice for the hip hop lovers out there or for music enthusi­ asts that want to take a musical trip into history. I’m sure that Volume 3 will be out soon. Graduation Blues So, there I was, sitting at my computer at home, working on several projects like all good little students at this point in the semester, especially when it is the last semester: three papers and a group presentation; fig­ uring out exactly who to send graduation announcements to* holding three different IM con­ versations at the same time with friends from local areas to Paki­ stan, and what should arrive in the mail today but something in what appeared suspiciously like an invitation envelope from our beloved alma mater. So, I’m thinking as I open this, “Who would be inviting me to something?” as if I was someone special at the univer­ sity. After opening this mis­ sive, a surprise beyond measure awaited me ! Did I say beyond measure? Well, I guess so, because I’ll never be able to figure out the cost of printing this item, includ­ ing the RSVP card, envelope, invitation and special insert, and who paid for it (was it the raised student fees or some special fund the president keeps stashed in his suit coat or something? I don’t know!). Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot to say what it was. Well, there in black and white (I think the official invitation was in offwhite eggshell, but what do I know? I’m colorblind) was an official invitation to the Com­ mencement Open House in honor of all of us soon-to-be graduates at Cal State San Marcos. Wasn’t this great? An official invite to bring my family and friends and show them around the campus where I have spent so much time and blood, sweat and tears (well, it sure seemed like it some of the time!) for the last few years. I would be proud to do that, especially since it was going to be an bpen house, which I understand to mean that there will be faculty and staff all around the campus with exhibits that my friends and family can talk to and all that kind of staff! Maybe even some refresh­ ments or something. Well, at least the Dome might be open. And then came the “oops!” I read the times and date of this wonderful event. Of course, I’m sure that ALL of you graduat­ ing seniors and post-graduates received one of these, so you don’t need to be told. But, for the sake of everyone, since we want to make sure that everyone is included as per the mission statement of good ol’ CSUSM, I’ll let everyone else know. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2002, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Okay, okay. Hold on, now! Many of you out there in reader land will think that this is a good time for the graduates. And in years past, it just might have been. Of course, that was when graduation ceremonies were held on campus. Ah, and there’s the rub this year. Graduation is not on campus or anywhere close to campus this year. I would have to say that whoever planned this wonderful event didn’t quite think it all the way through. Be patient, dear reader, for I will explain. First, the gradua­ tion ceremonies for this year are being held in Del Mar, approx­ imately 30 miles away from campus. Has anybody traveled on 78 and Interstate 5 on a Sat­ urday lately, especially to Del Mar? While not as bad traffic-wise as a weekday, there is the perma­ nent slowdown when you reach La Costa, to say nothing of the delay at the 78/1-5 merge, or any accidents that might cause additional slowdown. And even though there is a minimal amount of surface street travel, there are still the delays caused by traffic and traffic lights. So, comfortably* one might expect at least an hour or more to make the transit from CSUSM to Del Mar. Oh, I need to wait for my friends and relatives also, hoping they don’t get lost. Since some of them may be from out of the area and not familiar with the freeway system in our area, it would be good to make sure they can keep up with me. A further delay, you say? Possibly. See, I’m trying to plan this whole event down to the last detail. So, keep in mind that 10 AM to 3 PM time frame. I would lik§ for everyone to attend this open house. Since I happen to be a Liberal Arts major that means that I am going to have to be at the Del Mar Fairgrounds at least 30-45 min­ utes before my ceremony begins, which is at 1 PM. Of course, that means giving myself (and family and friends, so we’ll stip­ ulate that they are all with me the whole time) extra time to find a parking place, after paying for it, of course, and then time to walk in from the parking lot and find out exactly where I am sup­ posed to be and to ensure that my guests get seated. Oh, did I mention that CjSUSM is a com­ muter campus, and that we all have to drive from some dis­ tance to the campus from some­ place? Now, I live in Fallbrook, and the fastest route I have found to the campus from my house takes an average 45 minutes to drive safely within limits that my guests can also follow. I have friends that drive in from up in Riverside County and down from Ramona and other distant places. And I want to leave time for my guests to get the full benefit of the open house. That would make the most sense, wouldn’t it? C’mon, admit it, you know how you hate being rushed around on a tour and how rude it is to only spend a minute or two talking to someone, like maybe your favorite professors who just might be at the campus. Won’t they? Sure they will! Unless they are required to be at the graduation ceremony. Gee, I wonder if the facili­ ties folks and police are going to be the only ones at the open house? Think they’ll just unlock everything and leave it that way? No? Guess not. Gotta pay that » O p im o n cont. on page 7 �Opinions The Pride Poor Journalistic Practices » L e tte r cont. from page 5 • When the Department offers a pro­ gram off campus, it requires that the instruction be of the same quality that students expect to get on campus, during the regular academic year. I hope that by considering the above, your readers will reach conclusions that were obviously not available to them by the poor journalistic practices of your Graduation Blues » O p m ion cont. from page 6 overtime. So, since I graduate at 1 PM, and I should leave the campus at approxi­ mately 11 AM, or no later than 11:15 to insure there is enough time to get through the traffic, find parking, walk in, locate everything, get the cap and gown on, check in, get anything else like an honors stole to put on your gown for the cer­ emony, and be ready to file into the cor­ rect spot (phew!), that leaves us about 1 hour for our leisurely enjoyment of the campus. Now, l ean do this, as can my guests. But, they won’t see much, nor enjoy some­ thing that the administration is hopefully going to make meaningful for the gradu­ ates and their guests. And don’t forget the seniors graduating at 9 AM.* They’ll be able to enjoy about an hour and a half of the open house if they rush right out after their ceremony ends to dash up the free­ way to the campus. Right? Actually, it looks like the ones who will be able to enjoy the open house the most are the Master’s candidates and those receiving their teaching credential since their ceremony doesn’t start until 4:30 PM. I salute you! You’ve put in more time at CSUSM than I have, so you deserve it! But, the invitation is to all of us. Gee, now that presents a problem. So, how can we rectify this? Maybe extend the hours of the open house? Start earlier and end later? Maybe. Hold it another day? Probably not. We know how things get etched in stone sometimes, especially something like this. Maybe we could writers. More importantly, as the paper of the university where I have taught since it opened to students, that The Pride will stay true to its name and set a better example as to what it means to exercise free speech responsibly and judiciously. Stella T. Clark, Ph.D., Professor of Spanish and founding member of the Department of World Languages and Hispanic Literatures change the location of the graduation cer­ emonies to someplace on campus, or at least close? I could suggest the football field, or even the soccer field. And they have the additional advantage of having free parking! Probably not. * We have discussed and protested, and presented and all that concerning having the graduation at the campus, and we all know the answers. Del Mar here we come! Well, maybe in the future there could be a little better planning for something like this. Maybe those of you who are going to graduate from CSUSM in the future can start planning now for better logistics, can start campaigning for more use of logic and common sense. Of course. I’m only a Liberal Arts major, with a minor in History, so that doesn’t quite qualify me, I guess, to make all those busi­ ness decisions that set things like this up that don’t make sense, and that waste tax­ payer dollars, and people’s precious time. Oh, didn’t I mention that I was a taxpayer? But that is another issue altogether. So, those of you that are going to be able to attend the Open House, I wish you well. Honest! Enjoy ! And those of you in the administration and facilities and faculty and staff, enjoy the small atten­ dance. It will make your job easier. Oh, and thank you for this wonderful invita­ tion to this spectacularly well-conceived event. Again. Unfortunately, like so many others, I’ll miss this last event, too. Ronald D. Hawkins Sr., Student 10 Possible Solutions for 10 Complaints »O p im on cont. from page 6 minority of people who have their hands in everything, while the majority of students bolt to their cars the moment class is over. Is that really so bad? Over­ all morale and school spirit are better than we give ourselves credit for. How many CSUSM shirts did you see today? The solution? Let’s stop the deprecating comments regard­ ing student involvement; they are inaccurate and counterproductive. If we/are currently involved in something, maybe we could try inviting a stranger to join us. Sounds cheesy right? The truth is I wouldn’t be writing for The Pride if someone hadn’t invited me to take LTWR 316. 5. The Book Store If you feel robbed after you sell your books back at the end of the semester, you’re not alone. I’m as broke as the next person and twenty bucks buys a lot of Top Ramen, however, I would rather eat my books than con­ tribute to a system which clearly cares more about profits than its students. The solution? Boycott the bookstore until it offers fair prices for book returns. Even better, let’s have our first CSUSM pep rally; in our bonfire we can bum our books in protest of the unfair sellback prices. If that’s too much for you because you’re strapped for cash, try Adams Ave. Book Row in San Diego. You may get a much better deal. 6.Class Schedule The only thing worse then opening a schedule and finding that the class you need isn’t being offered is having to pay two dollars to find this informa­ tion out. You may have guessed; I’m the cheapskate who accesses the schedule online. Charging for class schedules is an unwarranted slap in the face to students. It is just another way to nickel and dime students to death. The solution? Refuse to buy a schedule until they are free. Use the Internet instead. At least bury the schedule printing fees in our tuition. It’s a sad thing, but I’ve seen people hqve to borrow money for a schedule. 7. Graduate Students/Teachers Technically considered “adjunct staff members,” there are a number of graduate stu­ dents who teach General Educa­ tion classes at the University. In my experience, they are gener­ ally fresh, enthusiastic and very in touch with student issues, which is ironic considering they are paid poorly and don’t receive any med­ ical, or dental benefits. These unappreciated teachers can’t even get a staff parking spot. Tuesday, May 14,2002 7 CAMPUS SEAT “How do you feel about this year’s commencement b eing held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds?” By KATERI RODGERS Responses from some of our graduating seniors: “I think it’s great because the race track is nicer. There’s better parking. People will be coming from out of town and it will be good to see that area.” - Janet Shick, Psychology “No problems: There’s going to be a reception. My only concern is that J wanted my family to see the campus.” - Kami Tebyani, Business Graduate students who also teach generally work double the amount of hours they get paid for and have no union representation. Congratulations to the staff and the CFA on your new contract settlement, now let’s take care of your future colleagues. There is an old saying, which seems appropriate here, “personnel is your most valuable asset.” The solution? Increase their pay and get them some benefits, it won’t break the bank. At the bare minimum let them park with the rest of the staff. 8. Federal Holidays Honoring Caesar Chavez’s birthday is progressive but not when we disregard other federal holidays. This year’s calendar managed to avoid a major con­ flict, yet a new year is on the hori­ zon. Veterans Day, according to the 2002-2003 academic calendar approved on February 13, will be ignored along with Washington’s Birthday and Columbus Day. Lets face it, federal holidays are out­ dated, Christmas and Easter are religious holidays, Columbus was no saint and George Washington was a slave owner. Still, I would rather try my luck with die fed­ eral government than leave the holiday calendar up to any Uni­ versity’s staff. After all, in 1994 Martin Luther King’s Birthday was declared a federal holiday and I would imagine in time “At first I was disappointed when I heard it was going to be at Palomar because you won’t get the full expe­ rience. They’re going to do what they have to do. I just accepted it and moved on.” - Cleto Cortez, Human Development “I was fairly disappointed it can’t' be at a school where my family can see where I went. But I wasn’t going to go if it was going to be at Palomar.” - Amanda Kellogg, Finance Columbus Day will be removed from the list. To me that is prog­ ress. Meanwhile, the University is attempting to erase the 872,969 lives, which were sacrificed in the name of freedom and democ­ racy, between the Revolutionary War and the Gulf War. The Uni­ versity’s substitution is appar­ ently the lone fruit farmer and activist Caesar Chavez. Veterans are males and females represent­ ing every race, as opposed to one. Right now there are as many as 25,000 young American men and women deployed throughout the “Central Region” or Middle East, some who we know, will never return. Much like the hundreds of thousands of veterans before them, who for no better reason than wanting to serve their coun­ try, made the ultimate sacrifice. According to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs the veteran population was estimated at 25.6 million, as of July 1,1997. Nearly 80 of every 100 living veterans served during defined periods of armed hostilities. At the time, this number represented one third of the total U S population, and many are working on degrees here at CSUSM. Columbus Day; no! Thanks­ giving Day; yes. Does that mean that Spanish colonization was a bad thing and English coloni­ zation is something we should celebrate? Really, is our aca­ demic calendar any more socially enlightened than the federal holi­ day calendar? Disregarding federal holidays destroys the only established guidelines we have to go by; without them we transfer unbri­ dled authority to individuals who wifi naturally favor their individ­ ual race or organizations while disregarding others. How danger­ ous has that become in the past? The solution? Honor all the federal holidays. There is time and justification to do so. 9. Religious Tolerance We aren’t there yet folks, not racially, sexually and not even close religiously. I never thought I would see the day when the free speech area on campus would be suddenly changed in the middle of a demonstration. Religious intol­ erance is our biggest and most volatile problem. The solution? Everyday we might remind ourselves to seek objectivity and practice tolerance towards other religious groups. Regardless, of how wrong or dif­ ferent they may appear to us, we should try harder if we truly desire to evolve. 10. The Pride If there is this much room for any one person, especially me, to say something in The Pride, then we really are doomed.The solu­ tion? Contribute to The Pride and enlighten us! �planning a road trip to the nium.” Contributors to the book Ensemble under the direction of Getty Museum in Los Angeles, Randy Griswold. 7 p.m. provide updates oil new devel­ for Friday, May 31, (this date Wednesday, May 22, ACD 104. opments in their studies of the change is in consideration for Free. Chinese American experience. finals week); scheduled depar­ 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday May 14 ture (from CSUSM) at 9 a.m. in University Hall 100. Co­ ALL CSUSM STUDENTS, sponsored by the Chinese His­ ASI M artial Arts Expo FACULTY AND STAFF ARE torical Society and Museum, Tuesday, May 14 INVITED. All travel, parking, the CSUSM Ethnic Studies Pro­ Come check out the Martial Ats and gas is taken care of. For gram, and the CSUSM Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Expo! ASI is hosting a Martial further details and to reserve NAIA Nationals, Men’s G olf Arts Expo to celebrate Asian yourself a spot, e-mail us at: Staff Association. May 12-18 at Palm Resort, FL Pacific Heritage Month. Grand medievaLroundtable@csusm.edu We must have your confirmation LTWR Spring 2002 Film Series NAIA Nationals, Women’s G olf Master Chun and his CSUSM Tae Kwon Do students will per- no later than May 24,2002. “O” May 19-25 at Palm Resort, FL Tuesday,May 14 from a demonstration from 12-1 pm on Tbesday, May 14 in The LTWR program presents NAIA Nationals, Track Founders’ Plaza. If you have “O”, starring Julia Stiles ip May 23-25 at Olathe, KA any questions, please contact the then 2001 version of “Othello.” ASI office at (760) 750-4990. Shown 6 p.m. in Commons 206. Club Events Sports APSS Fashion and A rt Expo Wednesday, May 15 There will be a cultural event displaying Asian and Pacific Islander fashion and art through various elements surrounding the Asian and Pacific Islander lifestyle and culture. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., May 15 on the Mezzanine. Includes DJ Marlino, fashion show with Tuffgirl clothing, guest speaker Lee Ann Kim from KGTV-10 News, solo vocalist Mamie Ann perform­ ing live, dance performance by “Evolution,” displays of Asian and modem art, and more! Sponsored by the Asian Pacific Student Society, ASI, and particpating orgs. Medieval Round Table Trip The Medieval Round Table is CSUSM Events Noontime Brown Bag Concert Series May 13-16 All performances at noon on the Dome Stage. Noontime music featuring Afro Cuban Jazz with Jack Costanzo (Monday, 5/13), contemporary jazz with Fattburger (Tuesday, 5/14), hip-hop with Down Low (Wednesday, 5/15), and Blues with the Bill Magee Blues Band (Thursday, 5/16). Reflecting on the Chinese E xperience in America Tuesday, May 14 A panel discussion celebrates the new book “The Chinese in America: A History from Gold Mountain to the New Millen­ Howard Katkov is “Inside the E xecutive’s Chair” Friday, May 17 Students are invited to hear a live interview with a successful business leader as part of the course “Inside the Executive’s Chair.” Enrollment in the course is not required to attend. Friday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. the guest is Howard Katkov, founder, president and chief executive officer of Jane Cosmetics, which was sold to Estee Lauder in 1999. Admis­ sion is free. The interview takes place in Academic Hall 102. Javanese Gamelon Concert Wednesday, May 22 Enjoy the enchanting music of Indonesia performed by the Cal State San Marcos Gamelan It’s Just a Matter of Perspective... Compiled by Joseph Lorch and James Newell I’ve got so much trouble on my mind that it feels if like I’m always sleepin’ with the enemy, but I know the real world always gets the last word in; that’s why I gotta kick reality. So, don’t tease me and try to say that I should care, might as well go out for mine ‘cuz everybody’s going out for theirs. So, don’t tell me about a fake drug war, cut education pro­ grams more, the people will one day learn and rise, ‘cuz not everyone is out to score. People always ask me why people are all &#@*ed up; what I really wanna say is at every corner there’s a liquor there’s just one store. way back, and I’ll make it, Peace. but my soul will have to wait. Everyday I wonder if it’s over when I wake up realizin’ that we hate and brake down the war. You say it’s black, but I can’t believe you. And if you say it’s white, you say I’m tryin to deceive you. And I’m aware of the high and the low, and I’d be waiting for you in the middle, but I just lack control. What I really wanna know, my baby, and more. One day I’m gonna lose the war. Words by Bradley James Nowell with Sublime You only see what you want to (Picture of Nowell courtesy of believe, www.hotshotdigital.com) when you light up in the back with those tricks up your **Editor’s Note** sleeve. Joseph and I understand that That don’t mean I can’t hang, Bradley Nowell represented but the day that I die will be the evolution of the spoken the day word. Many times he mixed that I shut my mouth and put his words with words from down my guitar. those who influenced his life and music. By doing so, he Tying on the dinosaurcreated something fresh, yet Tonight - it used to be so cool. built into his lyrical style was Now I’ve got the needle, his appreciation for what has and I can’t bleed, but I can’t already been said. THIS WAS breathe. HIS GENIUS. Take it away, and I want more Workshops All workshops are held at the Career Center in Craven 4201 Wednesday, May 15 3-4 p.m., Careers for Liberal Studies Majors 4-5 p.m., Resume Writing for Liberal Studies Majors Friday, May 17 12-1 p.m., Get Registered and Get a Job! Thursday, May 23 3-4 p m., College to Career Friday, May 24 12-1 p.m., Get Registered and Get a Job! Club Meetings CSUSM Environmental Club The CSUSM Environmental Club meets Thursdays in UNIV 460 from 4-5 p.m. Commencement Reminders Commencement is set for Sat­ urday, June 1 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Ceremonies will be held at 9 a.m, 1 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation, contact the Executive Office of Enrollment Services, 760-750-4810 or visit the web site at www.csusm.edu/enroll/ commencement.htm Co^ctlonsfor Msi w eek*s issue o f T h e P ride L /inthe'May T issue of • ; , The Pride we included a headline with the mcorrect spelling of William Safire’s > last name* A caption on the front page for members of Alpha Xi Delta was also incor­ rect. The correct names are Lorena Lebert, Jocelyn Brown and Arti Patel. The editors apologize. Auto Accidents! You Pay Nothing! Work Injuries! We Can Help! Please callfor your appointment with Dr. O’Mead at Advanced Chiropractic Center. We are acrossfrom Restaurant Row, next to Penny Lane Restaurant. Dr. O’Mead is the chiropractorfor the 24Hr Fitness in town. Ourpatients are raving about him. See itfor yourself. It is a privilege to serve you. Call today. (760) 744-2744. A+ Subs Preschools Substitutes, Aides and teachers. 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The panel was hosted by Liter­ ature and Writing Studies pro­ fessor Dr. Susie Lan Cassel Tuesday, May 14. The six guest panel speak­ ers were all contributed to a recently published collection of professional essays called “The Chinese in America: A His­ tory from Gold Mountain to the New Millennium.” The book consists of 24 essays that survey 150 years of Chinese immigration to North Amer­ ica. “These essays contribute new knowledge about the Chi­ nese experience in America,” Cassel said. After some discussion, the panel presented a short slide show demonstrating the stereommIf; | |||;; lI Panelists P ride Photo/Jessica Krone typical messages of derogatory Chinese drawings of laborers in the 19th century. Other slides included one of the now infa­ mous, controversial Abercrom­ bie and Fitch T- shirt designs, featuring two Chinese laundry workers with pointed hats and the slogan, “Wong Brothers Laundry Service: Two Wongs Can Make It White.” Accord-, ing to the Korea Herald, the shirts were pulled from stores a month ago after the Organi­ zation of Chinese Americans complained that the designs are racially insensitive. “After 150 years, how much has changed?” Cassel asked the audience. Preceding the slide show, panel members discussed the contributions they made to the book, their experiences, beliefs, accomplishments and current projects. The first speaker was Judith Liu, a sociology professor from UCSD who discussed her expe­ riences and point of view as an American of Asian »>Article cont. on pg. 4 News......... ..2-5 Commentary..,...7 Arts ................ ..8 Opinion.......... ...9-10 ..11 Sports.... . Zach»ry a . Pugh on A r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e]s: The Interview By MELANIE ADDINGTON Arts Editor Summer is a time to relax, go to the beach, play volley­ ball, read a good book* or watch a great movie. But this year, San Marcos can expect another summertime treat. Cal State San Marcos senior Zach­ ary Pugh will release his new literary magazine for North County with help from Chi­ cago Internet marketer Michael D. Redikop on July 1. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Pugh and discuss a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e]s, North County’s newest up-andcoming magazine. Q: First off, what is this magazine all about? What is the exact name and term? Asian Pacific Student Society Hosted a Fashion Show Photo Courtesy o f Cathy Nguyen For commentary see page 7 CAPI Conference Brings Local Faculty and CSUSM Together By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor The Collaborative Academic Preparation Initiative (CAPI) conference brought together about 125 faculty members from local middle schools, high schools and local universities, including Cal State San Marcos, at its annual conference Friday, May 17. Many Cal State San Marcos’ students attended, included those enrolled in Dr. Robin Keehn’s Literature and Writing 525 class, which is geared toward the theory and practice of teaching college-level writing. CAPI isr a partnership between CSUSM and area high schools. The focus of this partner­ ship, effectively CAPI’s mission statement, is “to strengthen the mathematics and English prep­ aration of college-bound highschool students.” The conference was divided •between English workshops and and mathematics workshops. Both disciplines held workshops separately and the entire group only reconvened during lunch­ time. Dr. Dawn M. Formo, a CSUSM associate professor of Literature and Writing Studies and an associate CAPI director, said, “It’s a way to strengthen the gap between middle schools to college.” She added, “It’s just another piece of that puzzle to- fill those gaps.” The conference, which is held at least once every year, is dif­ ferent each time. Last year’s con­ ference included students from three different levels of educa­ tion, but this time only faculty members from the middle and secondary schools were part of the conference, with student representation limited to under­ grad and graduate students of CSUSM. “For this conference, we invited faculty high school and we have now broadened it to middle school, community col­ leges and the UC, everyone in our service area. So, that is North San Diego County, South Riv­ erside » A rticle cont. on pg. 4 Students and Community Organizations Enjoy Their Small Press Publishing Fair By Melanie Addington Arts Editor Literature 318 students dis­ played their semester-long workwriting and publishing projects for local non-profit organizations, including Fraternity House Inc., a provider of residential facilities for AIDS patients at their annual Small Press Publishing Fair on Monday, May 20. Some students chose more personal publishing projects, like putting together a family cookbook. “Through Small Press, I met the not-for-profit world, and I like it* After graduation, I hope to work as a grant writer for a non­ profit organization,” said Susie Shattuck, a Literature major who took the course for the second time. Small Press students have the option of taking the course for two semesters and a total of six credits. Literature 318, Small Press Publishing, is a practical course in developing, writing, soliciting copy for, editing, designing and printing a variety of publications (including journals, newsletters, and manuals) for print and the Web, according to 318’s profes­ sor, Dr. Madeleine Marshall. “In my experience, realworld writing is very different from academic writing. It’s always relational, usually col­ laborative, and generally highpressure. Academic writing is a gentler species, essentially per­ sonal, reflective, controlled. We do real-world writing in 318,” Marshall said. “The rewards are different, too. Maybe you get the contract » A rticle cont. on pg. 2 A: a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s can be defined and classified in one concise state­ ment: “dedicated to creativity and imagination in writing & visual arts.” It’s more of a col­ lection of creative writing and visual arts, much like the PLS [Pride Literary Supplement] but in a ‘zine-type format and dis­ tributed more often. We plan to set it off once or twice a month, depending on the amount of. submissions received. Q: Why right [e]s? artistic [w] A: The name. Ahhh, yes, the name. Many people have told us that the name is con­ fusing at first, but then after contemplation of it, they are pleasantly satisfied. The name a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s combines both phonetic and visual representation in order to convey a dual meaning, much like the nature of the submis­ sions and context of the publi­ cation. It boils down to: artistic rights vs. artistic writes. Q: And, who are you? Do you have a background in this or did you just wake up one day and decide to create a maga­ zine? A: I [Pugh] am currently a Literature & Writing Studies major and a second semester senior here at CSUSM. I have always been interested in graphic design and layout. At Fallbrook High, I was into graphic design and completed the Regional Occupation Pro­ gram. For a short time graphic design/visual arts was my major in college, but writing has been > »A rticle cont, on pg. 5 �Small Press Publishing Fair »>Article cont. from pg 1 or the grant and there’s money to be had. Maybe you persuade some­ body to care or to help or to enlist other people to care or to help,” Marshall said. At the publications fair, stu­ dents and non-profit organiza­ tions mingled while looking over the final projects. “Small Press Publishing was , one of the most enjoyable and useful classes I took at the Uni­ versity. OK, it was a lot of work tQo! But I learned so much, including the practical skills of writing for different audiences, editing on the fly, and designing eye-catching layouts for publica­ tions. I also acquired less tangible abilities, such as how to help non­ profit organizations with their serious time, talent, and budget restrictions,” Shattuck said. During the semester, guest specialists spoke on a variety of topics, including software options, font design, principles of layout and grant writing for non­ profit organizations. One such specialist was CSUSM alumnus, Roman Koenig, who spoke about “Design and the Real World,” particularly in relation to his now defunct newspaper, The North County Current. Koenig began his design work as a student at CSUSM when he was editor of The Pride. ‘T focused on how students Story play versus photos, the use .of headlines, the importance of The idea of helping a non-profit chposing and designing the name organization and designing bro­ of a publication, are just a few chures, newsletters, and manuals elements needed for a good, and to help them out was pretty cool, easyto read publication” Especially since I’m a Literature , “Design is usually much and-Writing major and this is the more important in practical writ­ kind of stuff I love to do. Plus it ing than it is in academic writ­ looks good on my resume.” ing. It’s not just about the words “Always, it seems to me, and ideas, but also about presen­ good writers are particularly tation and the reader’s gut reac­ thoughtful, analytical, task-defin­ tion,” Marshall added. ing, self-starting employees. We The course also .works in ^ “/ focused on how students Story conjuction with poshuse of head­ hoe tt CSUrSM’s Com­ play versus munity Service lines, the importance of choosing and Learning pro­ designing the name of a publication, gram, in which students vol­ are just afew elements neededfor a unteer their good, and easyto readpublication” time and talents -Susie Shattuck to community organizations practice those higher-order skills in need. in 318. In 318, we just get to cut At last year’s fair, Victoria right to the chase and write for a Segall, a Literature and Writing/ clear, immediate purpose,” Mar­ Spanish major, displayed her shall said. However, volunteersemester-long work with the Mer­ ism is hot a required part of the cado Project, an Escondido-based course; students may choose to organization hoping to improve do artistic personal projects. the quality of life and clean Cafe Catering, the off-shoot up the appearance of parts of catering business of the nowEscondido, particularly Quince extinct Powersurge Cafe, pro­ St., which is near 2nd St. Segall vided sandwiches and other foods created an extensive newsletter, for the Publishing fair. For more helping to organize the efforts information on Community Ser­ of Maria Bowman, the organiza­ vice Learning, please visit the tion’s leader. -web site at www.csusm.edu/ “It was one of the most fun ocsl. classes I’ve taken at CSUSM. " hs s m Ti u mr e, hv mr tajs ae o e h nu t tm o y u h n s i e n o r a d. 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The base bid for con­ struction costs is $34,781,000, according to Garcia. Two alter­ nate amounts for additions to the library have been added, which includes costs for extra reading rooms and balconies, resulting in a total approximate budget of $35,240,000 accord­ ing to Garcia. Cal State San Marcos receives the majority of its fund­ ing from the State of California, not to mention a minimal por­ tion that comes from donations. The state has already paid approximately $13,861,000 and further payments are commit­ ted to Morley Construction, as each separate phase is com­ pleted, according to Garcia. The budget also includes a contingency budget for unfore­ seen emergencies and issues that might occur. “We have always maintained an adequate contin­ gency and are not over spent by any means,” said Garcia. “The budget is monitored very closely. We try not to put ourselves in the position to overspend.” Like any construction proj­ ect, obstacles have arisen, but they have been minimal. “There were concerns with the final design and details related to the structural framework, which will require a little more time,” said Dave Dennis, assistant director of construction. According to the Library March 2002 update, “the project is considered eight weeks behind schedule because of the delays to structural steel related to the final resolution of the seismic peer review com­ ments. Options to improve the schedule are being assessed and may include Saturday work for field erection.” As a result, the scheduled construction comple­ tion date is July of 2003, having originally been slated for com­ pletion in May of 2003. The scheduled opening date “has not been changed and is still within the schedule timeline,” Dennis said. 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Email:recrui%ccdfmtbancorp.com �Study: Four-year Graduation Not the Norm By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer Less than a quarter of all college students graduate in four years, according to a recent study sponsored by The American Council on Education (ACE), which is made up of more than 1,800 colleges, universities and higher education groups. ACE presented its findings on college students last week in a report entitled, ‘Access & Per­ sistence.” ACE based its report on sev­ eral federal research projects tracking students for the past decade. The study differs from previous information-gathering studies, because it takes “student persistence” into account by fol­ lowing the roughly 20 percent of students who transfer from their original institution and complete their degrees elsewhere. Most students, who leave college for financial, personal, or educa­ tional reasons, return sometime in the following six years. Those who stay enrolled at the school where they began and earn a degree within five years make up less than half of students. Other research findings from the ACE study: —Traditional students who come straight from high school and attend full-time, with their parents paying tuition costs, make up 40 percent of under­ graduates. — College students are diverse: 55 percent are women, 30 percent are minorities and 20 percent are foreign-born or children of immigrants. Students who grew up speaking a lan­ guage other than English make up li percent. — challenging high-school A curriculum increases a student’s likelihood of attending college, as does having parents* with higher levels of education. —Regardless of family back­ ground, employment prospects for those who earn four-year degrees are about the same. The extra time most students are taking to graduate may limit the enrollment of new, incom­ ing students. Many colleges have responded to slower graduation rates by offering more counsel­ ing and tuition discounts. News Briefs Compiled by CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor Today at 10 a.m. on Lot “O,” the groundbreaking celebration for student housing took place. The $28-million project will house 460 students, with additional accommodations for resident assis­ tants, faculty and a facility manager. Each unit is built as an apartment, with its own dining area and kitchen and between 1,000 and 1,100 square feet. Each building has community meeting rooms and lounge areas. Each room will have high-speed Internet connections, and each unit will have a telephone and cable television. There will also be a commons building with a classroom, a student lounge with a catering kitchen and an outdoor amphitheatre. The project is scheduled for completion and occupancy in Fall 2003. Three Cal State San Marcos students won top honors at the 16th annual California State Uni­ versity Student Research Competition, hosted May 3 and 4 by CSU Long Beach. More than 150 students from 22 campuses participated. Kathleen Warmoth, a second-year graduate student in psy­ chology, took first place among graduate- students in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (Psychology) category for her research project titled “Potential role for NMDA receptors in opiate induced behavioral plasticity.” Ian Mendez placed second in the same category as Warmoth with his project, “The NMDA receptor antagonist MK-uOl inhibits tolerance to morphine-induced analgesia.” Mendez is in his first year of the psychology master’s program. Chris Shriver, a senior, placed first among undergraduates in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (Psychology) category, for her research project titled “Implicit connections with nature.” Shriver, who lives in Valley Center, has been working with faculty advisor Wesley Schultz, professor of psychology, to develop implicit measures for examining people’s attitudes about the environment. The winners were recognized at a banquet in Long Beach on May 4 and Will receive cash awards at a later date. Cal State San Marcos Adjusts Summer Work Hours in order to save energy. Effective Monday, June 3 through Thursday, Aug. 22,2002, campus operations will shift to four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer session classes have been scheduled Monday through Thursday only. No Friday classes will be held. There are some exceptions to the Friday through Sunday closure: ELM/EPT testing will be held on June 22 and on July 27, the MBA program will hold classes onJSaturdays for three groups of students, continuing a schedule that was arranged when the students began their degree programs, and the Fourth Annual San Diego Summer Leadership Institute, spon­ sored by the College of Education and scheduled Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20, will be held as announced. The regular five-day-per-week work schedule will resume Monday, August 26, 2002. Graduation at Del Mar Fairgrounds. As of May 14, there are 2,058 candidates for graduation. There are 1,358 undergraduates, 655 of which are expected to walk at 9:00 a.m. on June 1; 703 students will walk at 1:00 p.m., and 192 graduates and 508 teacher credential candidates (700 total), will walk in tiie 5:00 p.m. ceremony. “Not everyone shows up, so the numbers will be a little bit smaller,” said Carmen Villa, Logistics Planning chair. 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He firmly believes in Chinese medicine and also questioned “why Chinese food is called ‘Chinese food,’ not ‘alternative food,’ but ‘Chinese medicine’ is known as ‘altemativemedicine.’” Curator of Chinese-American History at the San Diego Historical Society, Murray'Lee, discussed Ah Quin’s Diary. Quin was a Chinese immi­ grant who worked as cook in 1877-1879 for coal miners in Alaska, then later moved to San Francisco in 1880 and worked as a servant and cook for U.S. military officers. Four years later, he moved to San Diego and became a recruiter for the railroads and, over time, became a wealthy entrepreneur. Cassel worked with Murray on transcribing Quin’s diary. “Ah Quin broke every major stereo­ type,” Cassel commented. Hosts Annual Conference P I IW[l Get to what's good; Drop in to your neighborhood Starbucks. Frappuccino* blended beverage is a registered trademark of Starbucks U.S. Brands Corporation. ©2002 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved. >»A rticle cont. from pg 1 and South Orange [counties]... So, it is more than just the CAPI schools that would be there [in the conference],” said Formo about the conference attend­ ees. The English department faculty group was given sev­ eral worksheets that addressed how students approach writing and the writing process. Fac­ ulty from middle and secondary schools, as well as university professors and students, were able to compare their responses in an effort to fill the educa­ tional gaps that exist in cur­ riculum. At the end of the conference, they were given a handout with the responses gathered during their discus­ sion, which will hopefully begin the process of filling those edu­ cational gaps. This event was made pos­ sible by a grant received by CAPI. �A n Interview W ith Zachary A. Pugh »>Article cont. from pg. 1 my passion. So,you see this endeavor marries both of these things with a twist. I have always found it rewarding to create works of art and to observe others create works of art. I plan to go into the journalism field after gradua­ tion. Q: And where did you meet up with Michael Redikop? campus, There is the Pride Lit­ erary Supplement, but unfortu­ nately it’s only available once a semester. Q: So this is meant to com­ pete with the PLS? A: No, a r t i S t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s is by no means in competition with the PLS. Yes, the two are similar, but again, the fact [is] that the campus literary supplement’s distribution is lim­ ited; this gives people the chance to partake (on and off campus) in' the creative process on a regular basis. Q: So, it will not be all stu­ dent submission?? A: Mike [Redikop] and I grew up together here in San Diego; however, he transplanted himself to the Chicago area two years ago. We have been dis­ cussing this endeavor for about six months now: Mike is as much a founder of this publica­ tion endeavor as I am. Mike is A: Not at all. We have an Internet marketer, writer, and received submissions from vari­ artist currently residing in Chi­ ous parts of the country at this cago. point (Seattle and Chicago). Q: Resides your interest in Q: Where can we expect to writing and design, what made pick your magazine up? you decide to start up the maga­ zine and why now? A: The planned distribution trajectory is on and off campus in A: I’ve wanted to start some­ the local areas like San Marcos, thing like this for quite some Vista, Oceanside, and Carlsbad. time. Something that not only But the distribution is riot going reflected some of the creativity to be restricted to this area. that is on this campus, but also to import creativity to CSUSM Q: So on campus we can pick from other areas. I mean, there it up. What about local shops, are other publications like a r t i bookstores? Any specific distri­ s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s around bution plans yet? this. area, but none of them, for A: We are planning to dis­ some reason, are distributed on tribute to all of the local college ing? A: At this time, there is no advertising. I imagine that if and when it gets bigger . . . we will need to inquire about advertising in order to print color and dis­ tribute a larger volume. Something that not only reflected some o fthe creativity that is on this campus, but also to import creativity to CSUSMfrom other areas. I mean, there are otherpublica­ tions like a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t this area, none o fthem,fo r some reason, are campus. Q: Apd what about submis­ There is the Pride Literary Supplement, but unfortunately sions? Who can submit? i t’s only available once a semester. campuses and music shops like limit the creative works to just Spin and Music Trader. words, so we plan to incorporate any visual arts that will aestheti­ Q: Have you had many sub­ cally stand the test of black and missions, a lot of interest so far? white print. If and when the From both literary and visual? publication can afford color, then we will incorporate color in our A: There are about 11 sub­ visual arts. missions to date. That’s actually pretty good, considering it "has Q: How is this being paid only been in production for about for? Do you have school fundi three weeks. We are receiving, ing? Will any of the literary plubs on an average, about three to on campus be a part of this? four submissions a week. How­ ever, we need more submissions A: Actually, right now it’s as soon as possible, so please being paid out of pocket and from submit to artisficrights@cox.net private funding. I spoke with a friend of mine today actually (the Q: (Pugh): Do you want to owner of Body Graphics) and he submit something? is interested in putting a flash (plug) in, but only after he sees A: (Addington) [Laughs.] the first issue. At this time, we Maybe so! are not receiving financial assis­ tance from the school. I hope Q: In term? of visual arts in to incorporate the Literature and a print magazine, what can you Writing department or the Visual realistically print? Arts department some time in the A: As far as visual arts are future. concerned, we did not want to Q: Will there be advertis­ ••Grab A: Any person is free to submit. CSUSM students and faculty/staff are especially encouraged to submit, because thp primary distribution for a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s is on campus. I I Q- What can they submit? .How do they do it? A: Valid submissions include: poetry; prose, fiction, memoirs, and primarily black and white visual art. We encourage all stu­ dents and staff who create poetry, prose, fiction, memoirs, or visual arts to submit. Any person that is interested in publishing their creation in a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s can do so by emailing it to artisticrights@cox.net. Q: Very intriguing! Thank you so much for your time, Zach, and when can we expect to see your ‘zine? A: The first distribution date is projected on July 1,2002. 3 Bowl snd the Adventure Begins" Fun - Fresh- Flavorful - H ealthy js jo w O pen Campus Marketplace Open Daily 11am - 9pm End of Finals Special We Do Catering ~10% o �* **** p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t ***** Charles B. Reed Chancellor The California State University 400 Golden Shore Long Beach, CA 90802-4275 Re: THE TRUTH Good Morning Chancellor Reed: As previously stated, I went to my alleged supervisor in late 1992, concerning a very serious problem in the warehouse. Without leaving his chair, and refusing eye contact, he denied there was a problem, I repeatedly went to him for help with this very serious problem and he repeatedly denied (always without eye contact), that there was a problem as the problem grew worse. I went to other management-type staff members and without a full investigation, they also denied that the problem existed, as said problem increased. Each denial implied that I was lying, Chancellor Reed. I feel now is the time to find out who is and who isn’t lying. Therefore, I respectfully request that you arrange a group polygraph exam for each of us involved in this very preventable brouhaha. Said exam to be given at the Escondido Center for the Arts, with the public and especially the video press invited, also as many non-management staff members as can be released. There will be no back-stabbing as was done to me on 8/17/92. No sucker punches as was given to me on a daily basis starting on 8/20/92 to present, until I was given them to myself. No, Chancellor Reed, the questions have already been asked, the facts (ie - the truth) have already been stated and denied. Now let the POLYGRAPH DECIDE. My alleged supervisor, in late 1992, ordered me to make a list. In other words, spy on another employee. This list will not be a few items, Chancellor Reed, nor a few dozen, but rather hundreds of items to which I will attest under full polygraph exam, in full public view. I would like to put closure to this very preventable brouhaha and at the same time get my IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), caused by work-related stress, under control, and look forward to working with you on the same. Thanks in advance, Regards, MICHALE C HARDICK 1341 E. Valley Pkwy, PMB 110 Escondido, CA 92027 *****PAID ADVERTISEMENT***** �lom en m iary ThePrid APSS Fashion Show Honors Asian-American Month By SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer In celebration of Asian Amer­ ican Month, the Asian Pacific Student Society (APSS) orga­ nized an extraordinary event that had crowds coming in droves to see where all the commotion and music was coming from. APSS is a newly charted group on this campus that chose to introduce itself to the campus community in style - literally. On Wednesday, APSS held a fashion show and art expo in the mezzanine level of the Cal State San Marcos Uni­ versity campus, which displayed fashions influenced by different cultures within the Asian com­ munity, as well as a few noted fash­ ions from the African commu­ nity. This was a fun-filled event equipped with friendly gimmicks for crowd participation, includ­ ing prizes and giveaways. The prizes ranged from three pairs of AMC movie tickets, golf.balls and flashlights, to red roses with silk thongs wrapped around the stems. The fashion shows featured original dress designs from tradi­ tional Korean Dress, Philippine Dress, and Chinese traditional style, exposing the campus com­ munity to the different flavor of Asian history and culture through style. And the message was well received. The beauty of the tra­ ditional garment styles was over­ whelming, but they did not stop there. In the second half of the show, APSS featured a new Asian-American female clothing designer, whose designs are known as Tuff Girl. Tuff Girl sashayed her sexy street designs, like basic Capris, or chino-style pants with lace and eccentric pat­ terns. “What is fashion without entertainment?” I thought, And boy, was I in for a delightful surprise. Aside from the groovy sounds of DJ Marlino and DJ Showtime, from Just 4 Fun Entertainment, mastering the melodic sounds in the back- COMMENTARY ground, making heads bob from right to left, the audience was entertained by guest vocalist Leslie Roister, who is a senior at Chula Vista High School. When asked about her aspi­ rations, Roister said, “Whitney Houston and the late Aaliyah Houghton inspire me to want to sing. I have been singing since I was three and it is the only thing that I have ever wanted to do since.” Spoken like a true star. Also in attendance was Evolution, a dance team from the UC Riv­ erside Chinese Student Asso­ ciation, and Down Low, a local hip-hop band that has recently been awarded the San Diego Music Award for the best hip-hop band in San Diego. W a i t . .. t h e r e ’s m ore...Weekend anchor, Lee Ann Kim from San Diego KGTV Channel 10 News was the key­ note speaker. Her speech addressed the elements of selfawareness, cultural responsibility, selflove, culture appreci­ ation, and lastly, the need for increased motivation in self and culture. Kim waited after her speech to discuss internships being offered by her network and answered any questions students had about journalism, c om mu nic at ion s, and/or media in general. “I left feeling really encouraged, because she told it like it is. She is so real,” said Chris Strong, a junior majoring in Liberal Stud­ ies. When asked why one should celebrate Asian History Month, Kim said, “Asian Americans cel­ ebrate to find themselves and learn more about self. Self-aware­ ness is crucial to the development Asian Pacific Student Society Models Display Traditional Clothing Photo courtesy o f Cathy Nguyen and strength of our community. Also, self-awareness [helps one] define who they are. Lastly, cel­ ebrating Asian History Month makes others aware of the many different cultures and languages within the Asian American com­ munity.” This was APSS’s first event on our campus. “The Asian Pacific Student Society (APSS) is a cultural organization at Cal State San Marcos. The purpose of APSS is to promote Asian Pacific American awareness, unity and diversity among the entire stu­ dent body. APSS is a voice in which students of all ethnicity and creeds may express their views, thoughts, and ideas about any matter pertaining to the stu­ dents at CSUSM,” said James Nguyen, president of APSS. Congratulations to the LTWR Class o f20021t BA Degree: Melanie Addington Jamie Allen Blythe Haney Stephanie Baird Cotin Hanlon Carlos Baladez Kristi Hawley Stephanie Balistreri Jessica Hood Erin Brooks Laura Hopkins Willis Butcher Alison King Erica Cacas Janette Leavitt Evelyn Choroser Cheryl Ledbetter Steve Compian Deborah Lucas Tyrone Coronado Susan Manning Helena Davis Matia Mayer JoAnn Dixon Meredith McCann Michael Doleshal Sari Merritt Erin Edwards Jennifer James Eledge Nicole Moreno Giovanni Ferrer Dustin Naylor Erika Finch-McC Daniel Nielson Mona Flick Lisette Ordorica Kevin Frisk Annie Robertson Andrew Girard Tosha Ruiz Leila Granahan Sandi Greene MA Degree: Christine Schirmer Victoria Segatt Susan Shattuck Jenny Silve Sarah Simmons Allison Smith Jttl Sorenson AnnSpeedon Leslie Starkjohann Sean Steepy Justin Stough Patrick Sullivan Alanna Swenson Katja Tonsky Jay Trussel Bonnie Vandewater Rachel Vega Lisa Waters Brandi Wharton Jared Young Shanna Zablotny Jeremy Zagaretta Jean Zimmerman Jennifer Blades Rebecca Blanchard Donna Burcher Chris Ing Peter Jacoby Suzanne Stirting-Saunders Jennifer Strickland Erin Thomas We will miss you... from the Literature and Writing Studies Faculty! �Arts & Entertainment The Pride Tuesday, May 21,2002 8 "P-Diddy & Bad Boy Records—We i Invented The Remix" Preschool Substitutes, aides, & By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Although Destiny’s Child, Limp Bizkit, and Mariah Carey may have been part of the grow­ ing list of artists that have released remix albums, P-Diddy and Bad Boy Records have launched a compilation not only to be added to this list, but also to proclaim that they’ve invented the remix. In the intro of this 14-track W E I NVENT! b THE CD compilation, P-Diddy states that his team produced its first remix of Jodeci’s “Come And Talk To Me” in 1991, and since then, they’ve continued to remix and conduct collaborations with other artist V thus declaring that they created the remix. However, this statement doesn’t necessarily live up to CD Cover its potential. The album is P hoto courtesy o f CD comprised of their most recent CD was rather dis- “Big Pappa,” Mase’s “Can’t Hold remixes and features re-worked versions and never-before-heard appointing, The only stand out Me Down,” Mary J. Blige’s “Real from this# Love*” Mariah Carey’s “Honey,” work, like compilation was a or KRS-ONE’s “Rapture.” It’s P-Diddy’s remix of P-Did­ unfortunate that this album didn’t “I Need A dy’s “I Need A provide us with a recap of his Girl,” H i’s Girl (part two),” progression. “Peaches which was a col­ Whatever the case may be, Cream,” Mary Blige’s “No More laboration featuring Ginuwine, according to P-Diddy, he has pio­ Drama,” Carl Thomas’ “Woke Loon, Mario Winans, & Tammy neered the art of remixing and paved the way for many others Up In The Morning,” and Ashan­ Ruggieri. What would have made this to follow in his footsteps. “We ti’s “Unfoolish.” „ Although the concept of cre­ album more interesting would won’t Stop ya’ll ... 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What you can expect from this album are several head bobbing party anthems, like their debut single “It Feels Good,” which features 3LW and their current single, “What You Gonna Do” featuring Pink. In addition, with cameo appearances by Redman, Method Man, Queen Latifah, Lil Jon, Carl Thomas, and more, this album allows you to explore a twisted collaboration of hip hop smoothed out on an R&B tip with a dirty south bounce appeal to it. Some highlights to take note of are “What You Wanna Do,” featuring Pink, “Swing Swang,” and “Red Light” featuring Queen Latifah. Remember, Naughty By Nature is no stranger to the music game. They’ve survived hip hop’s dishon­ orable stereotypes for short-lived careers, big singles, and one-hit wonders by producing over six chart-topping party anthems over a decade-long period, which helped mark and shape hip hop at the floor front. 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Tor continental breakfast and fun Tuesday* May 28,2802 at ?;00 a.m. Lake $& Marcos Club Room «* 1105 La Bonita Drive Lake San Marcos, CA 92069 n sU B nt O o > o ia r 'A Cu R o ' l b om Toastmasters Provides* ♦Increased Self-Confidence ♦Improved Communications Ski! ♦Leadership Training ♦Fellowship and Poo For More Information Call: Ken Davidson (760) 471-6301 �S o m e P e o p ie By ERIK ROPER For The Pride Recently I wrote an opinion piece for The Pride entitled, “German Instructor (and stu­ dents) DISSED.” My primary basis for making this claim is the FACT, that Cal State San Marcos’ one and only instructor of German language courses, Frau Ronke (her first name is Astrid; Frau is how German stu­ dents would traditionally address a female instructor), was being let go in a most disrespectful, discourteous, and highly unpro­ fessional manner. She is being replaced. And while that, in and of itself, is a situation worthy of public outcry (because she is commonly thought of by her stu­ dents as an outstanding and inspi­ rational instructor) it was not the main reason I was upset enough to write an article about it. What I was most annoyed by was the unprofessional manner with which she is being let go. (..J feel like I’m going to have to explain the situation all over again to make people under­ stand - which sucks because I hate to repeat myself - but unfor­ tunately it seems that’s what I’m going to have to do because it seems some people still just don’t get it...) This is how it went down . . . I was sitting in my German 102 class one day shortly after the Summer/Fall 2002 schedules came out. It was a few minutes until class was supposed to start* Frau Ronke was getting herself organized at the table up front. A student walked in with aforesaid schedule in hand and basically asked Ronke who was the person that was listed in the schedule as being the German instructor for fall, because it was the only name listed as teaching the two German classes offered in the fall. The name of the person listed as teaching German next semes­ ter is,Hughes. Ronke had no idea who Hughes was (FACT.) No one from the World Languages Dept, (read: her supervisors) had talked to her about being replaced by anyone named Hughes (FACT and until yesterday, May 15, there had still been no official contact with Ronke on this issue from CSUSM’s Dept, of World Languages.) Instead, she learned this sensitive information (I’ll wager that losing your job is a sensitive subject with most folks) from her students. How @#$%ed up is that? Please, just stop for a second and consider this. CSUSM class schedules are not developed arid printed overnight. From the time the course schedule planners start planning away our future classes, it takes weeks of planning and revisions (I’m assuming this based on how slowly most large bureaucracies typically function), not to mention the completion of the printing and shipping pro­ cesses, before those schedules are available to us in the student store. What this all means with regard to Ronke’s situation is that her supervisors in the Dept, of World Languages must have known, for a significant amount of time, that they had already decided to replace her with this Hughes person, and they simply chose not to tell her about it. In other words, Ronke got DISSED (I use, DISSED, instead of disre­ spected, intentionally because I feel the latter word is too polite and doesn’t adequately convey the true level of, for lack of a better word, disrespect involved). Although it’s apecdotal infor­ mation, it’s a FACT that every, person I’ve talked with about this situation agrees that Ronke got brutally DISSED. Those same people also agree that regardless of the FACT that she’s being canned, there’s a certain way people should be treated in pro­ fessional working relationships. If someone is going to be let go from a job, however ill-advised that dismissal may be, it is a generally accepted aspect of the unwritten social contract of civ­ ilized conduct that we all are obliged to adhere to, that this soon-to-be-unemployed person should be notified beforehand by their employer as soon as that employer knows for sure that they are going to fire that person. Nobody told Ronke what was in store for her. And still, to this day, there has been no official com­ munication with Ronke about her impending release. Unless one counts having the humilia­ tion of Ronke’s dismissal being announced to her entire class of students out of the course sched­ ule as official communication. If one can accept that, then there’s really very little for me to pro­ test. But, public sentiment tells me otherwise. Public sentiment tells me to protest this injustice. Public sentiment agrees that what has happened is unacceptable. But apparently there is a small minority of people who still don’t understand this simple truth and who still, simply, just don’t get it. Professor Stella T. Clark has distinguished herself as one of these people. In last week’s edi­ tion of The Pride, Prof. Clark wrote a rebuttal.that seemed to be directed toward my earlier opinion piece, German Instruc­ tor (and students) DISSED. But I can’t be exactly sure because she didn’t address my piece spe­ cifically. Instead she wrote, “...I must express my disappointment at The Pride's publication and placement of two recent pieces regarding the Dept, of World Languages and Hispanic Litera­ tures.” She went on to say, “...I do not wish to respond to the indi­ Just D o n ’ t G et vidual pieces but merely to point out a few facts, especially for your student readers:” Then, like an ardent defender of the status quo, Clark spent four paragraphs regurgitating the institutional policy regarding what kind of degree one needs to have, to attain a tenured position in the Dept, of World Languages (Ph.D.) and that the reason such a degree is required by the Dept, of World Languages is because its “..par­ amount concern [is] the highest quality education for our stu­ dents” (Ronke only has a master’s - but is going to be working on earning her Ph.D. this summer in Germany). Apparently, instruc­ tors with Ph.D.s offer a higher quality education to their stu­ dents because, “...unlike adjunct faculty* [they] are consistently and systematically reviewed by peers on their teaching, plus their scholarship, research and/or cre­ ative activity, and service to the university and the community.” OOOOHHH, OK, now I get it. So, let me get this straight, we’re firing Ronke because she doesn’t have a Ph D, right? Right. And we’re hiring a PhD. to replace her, right? Right. OK, so far I’m trackin’. But wait, I must be a little slow because I can’t seem to understand how this offi-. cial policy-based justification of Ronke’s release makes any sense when one considers that the Dept, of World Languages is planning to allow T.A.s (read: grad stu­ dents) to teach lower-level Span­ ish courses next Fall (FACT public knowledge); especially in light of the fact that next semester the only German classes being offered are 101 & 20L Maybe I don’t understand this because my brain isn’t getting enough oxygen. Maybe my brain isn’t getting enough oxygen because I’m drowning in the hypocrisy disseminated by Prof. Clark and the Dept, of World Languages. Please, someone, throw me a life preserver! I would not object to Ronke’s being let go if the Dept.’s selfproclaimed policy of being dedi­ cated to hiring Ph.D.s was strictly adhered to. Obviously that is a policy that is adhered to only when it suits the Dept, of World Languages. BUT! Regardless of this hypocrisy, inequity and injustice, Prof. Clark’s rebuttal still com­ pletely failed to address the crit­ ical element of this fiasco. That being, why wasn’t Ronke noti­ fied of her impending dismissal through official channels? I hate to use this word, but what has been done to Ronke is truly scan­ dalous. Clark objected to these two opinion pieces because in her opinion, these two pieces (if someone knows the other recent opinion piece she’s ^referring to, please, let me know) were placed in The Pride to facilitate, “..the dissemination of gossip and insulting remarks.” Yet, she doesn’t see fit to point out exactly what language in either of these two pieces should be considered gossip and/or insulting remarks. If my telling of the truth hurts someone’s feelings, or if my tell­ ing the truth is deemed by some­ one as gossip-mongering, or if someone feels insulted by the truth I’ve told, then they should speak up and tell everyone at CSUSM exactly what was said in my article that was not true, what was gossip, and/or what was insulting. By failing to document the basis of her grievances, Prof. Clark has engaged in “poor jour­ nalistic practices,” has failed to best serve her own interests in establishing the validity 6f her assertions, or the best interests of readers of The Pride. Fur­ thermore, I feel her refusal to openly challenge anyone specifi­ cally is unseemly and smacks of condescension. Condescension, because, by not acknowledging whom she’s directing her retort toward, she implies that the indi­ viduals who wrote the opinion pieces she’s rebutting are not worthy of her esteemed recog­ nition. Apparently, the. opinions of a professor inherently carry more weight than those of obvi­ ously misinformed students (who only saw Ronke get DISSED with their own eyes) and so don’t need to be supported by sound, “jour­ nalistic practices,” as Prof. Clark herself likes to say. Indeed, Prof. Clark is so adatnant that The Pride adhere to strictly sound journalistic prac­ tices that she said, “The opinion page is a forum for the paper’s views but I assume that the latter are founded on a thoughtful, fair process based on facts and research.” Actually, this would be an incorrect assumption. The opinion page is a forum for the views of the readers of The Pride, and to a lesser extent, its staff. It is also incorrect of Prof. Clark to assume that sound “journalistic practices” (i.e., researching what is being written about) are neces­ sary to any piece submitted to the opinion page of The Pride. That’s why it’s called an opinion page. Prof. Clark went on to decry the”... poor journalistic practices of your (read: The Pride’ ) writ­ s ers. More importantly, as the paper of the university where I have taught since it opened to students, [I hope] that The Pride will stay true to its name and set a better example as to what it means to exercise free speech responsibly and judiciously.” , For the record, I am not a writer for The Pride on a regular basis. Even if I were, though, it would be absurd of Prof. Clark to assert that what I’ve said is not true, and that what I’ve said is merely gossip and baseless It insults, if she wasn’t prepared to offer up her own contrary facts that spoke to the main point of the matter. Secondly, Prof. Clark’s rebuttal was a baseless, toothless, and largely irrelevant attempt to defend the indefensible wrong that has been committed against Ronke. She attempted to do this by distracting readers of The Pride by skirting around the main issue (the FACT that not one of her supervisors ever told Ronke she was being replaced), and only attempted to deal with the secondary issue of Ronke’s dismissal by hiding behind some policy that reveals itself to be hypocritical upon closer scrutiny (as in the FACT that T.A.S will teach lower-level Spanish next Fall). So please Prof. Clark, tell us, how can you advocate that The Pride exercise free speech more responsibly and judiciously when you yourself haven’t writ­ ten a Very responsible and judi­ cious opinion piece? The students forced to suffer the whims of the Dept, of World Languages may not have Ph.D.s, hut we are not fools who can be so easily hoodwinked by nonsensical patronizing dogma like the letter that was submitted by Prof.- Clark. We can read between the lines. We can rec­ ognize bureaucratic doublespeak when we see it. When we ask, “Why wasn’t Ronke notified of her impending dismissal?” and all we get in response is something akin to what Prof. Clark wrote, which doesn’t even attempt to answer that very important question, immediately we smell something rotten in the state of the Dept, of World Languages. As long as the supervisors of the Dept, of* World Languages insist on not being completely honest with the students of CSUSM and Ronke, I’ll continue to harbor just as much contempt for them as they’ve demonstrated towards Ronke, her students, and all the students of CSUSM. If this means I won’t be able to take German and Spanish classes here any­ more, then so be it. The amount of courses offered in these spe­ cialties is an insult to the students of CSUSM, anyway. Before you leave for sumirier, if you’re so inclined, please feel free to tell me how right or wrong I am by-sending an email to, toper004@csusm.edu. Also, if you’ve ever taken German with Frau Ronke and you see her walk­ ing by, let her know she’s got your moral support. I know she’ll appreciate it, as will all the stu­ dents in her German classes. (The Pride editors concur with Rop­ er’s statement that the opinion page voices the opinions of indi­ viduals, not the staff, as stated on the opinion page in every issue.) H A V E A N O PIN IO N ? S U B M IT A LE TT E R TO THE E D IT O R S TO P R I D E C S ) ,C S U SM .E D U Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �Opinion The Pride The Pride wouldlike to thank all of our weekly readers, writ­ ers and contributors. THANK YOU! For many of us, this has been a tough semester and with one more week to go, we want to encourage everyone to keep going. The Pride appreciates your commitment and participation, as we work hard every week to bring to you a quality newspa­ per. We are here to listen, clarify and report, and whether the sto­ ries are controversial or not, the facts are the facts, and we aim to bring you correct ones. Our job is to bring you current news, updates, highlights, enter­ tainment, opinions and features. We are the student’s voice and as such, we expect your contribu­ tion for the upcoming fall semes­ ter and hope that it will be as productive as this spring semes­ ter. Literature and Writing; we wish him the best as he will also not be part of The Pride, Both Amy and James plan to graduate June 2003. Claudia Ignacio, co­ editor, and Melanie Addington, EDITORIAL Amy Bolaski, graduate intern, will not be part of The Pride next semester; therefore, we wish her the best as she begins work on her master’s thesis in Literature and Writing, James Newell, co-editor, will also con­ tinue in the Master’s program in arts editor, will graduate on June 1, and will not be part of The Pride. We wish them the best as well, congratulate them on their upcoming graduation and send them a big thank you for their strong commitment and hard work. Tuesday, May 21,2002 10 We had a great experience working with Dr. Marshall, Lisa Lipsey, feature editor, Martha Sarabia, news editor and Alyssa Finkelstein, opinion editor and business manager. Special thanks goes to Erik Roper, Victoria Segall, Jonathan Poullard, Francine Martinez, and other staff and administrators. Thank you for your support! Claudia would especially like to thank Jane Sparks, Andres Favela, Caty Angeles, Lisa Lipsey, Dr. Marshall, Dr. Lom­ bard and Dr. Cassel for their sup­ port and encouragement. Amy thanks Heather Moulton, Karen Sutter Doheney, Robin Keehn and Martha Stoddard-Holmes for their support, encouragement and friendship. James Newell thanks his wife Jennifer Newell for her support, and The Pride thanks Jennifer as well for her under­ standing!^ James and Amy thank Dr. Yuan Yuan for always under­ standing and being a good sport when we left class early (espe­ cially Amy) to take care of Pride business. We couldn’t have it done without any of you, and while we know we’ve probably for­ gotten to thank a large number of people for their contributions and support, please know that we acknowledge each and every person who contributed to The Pride this semester. It’s been a long, strange ride. Taking Initiative: CSUSM Students Will Go Far By AMANDA WOLFE For The Pride Today was an amazing day. I realized for the first time, I mean really realized, like down to my toes, that one person CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Now, of course, like every one of you I have heard this saying many times before. I have heard it from primary school teachers, history books, counselors and the pro­ fessors at this university, but not until today has it meant so much to ine. Today it rang clear in my world that people who put their minds toward a purpose CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I went ,to the Environmental Club meeting this afternoon, the last meeting of the semester, my last meeting. I will be graduat­ ing this semester. Today, we got a report from a girl who had come to the club meeting a couple of weeks ago to ask for advice in solving a problem she had with her work. When she came in she was still in shock from her last work experience, relaying to us that the bar where she worked did not recycle. In fact, they had discouraged her from recycling when she made a personal effort. We, just being students, did not know the quick and easy answer to her problem. Obviously, she did not want to lose her job over the matter, but the dissidence in her mind was growing. We all sat together and talked the issue over, trying to find some possible solutions. We deduced it down to a simple point of reason that if all of the employees felt that it was important that the company recy­ cled, the employees as a whole, could pressure the company to do so. We promised to support her in any way we could with infor­ mation from some of our class reports. She was grateful, and said she would keep us updated. Two weeks later, she told one of our members that the staff was in agreement that the com­ pany should recycle, and they collectively chose a representa­ tive to speak at the next mana­ gerial meeting, and he would not take no for an answer. This was an inspiring moment for me. You never know what people are really capable of doing until they step up to the plate. This young girl, only a sophomore, has already proven herself to be an advocate for common sense. The Environ­ mental Club would like to take their hats off to Jessica Marroquin for her initiative. As the former president and CEO of a company in which I was a major stockholder, my perspec­ tive on the controversy surround­ ing the dismissal / departure of Frau Ronke from her teaching position at Cal State San Marcos is different from the average stu­ dent’s. I was very supportive of the establishment of a state uni­ versity in the North San Diego County and pleased when it finally received approval. I am taking my third semes­ ter of German through the Open University program for people over 65. These are the first lan­ guage courses I’ve taken since high school, 55 years ago, and my first college courses in about 40 years. In general, my expe­ rience has been a very positive one. I have found my instructor, Astrid Ronke, to be enthusiastic in her presentation of the class work, and the students in my class to be responsive to her. It’s my understanding that many of the students in the first two semesters were taking the classes to fulfill a mandatory lan­ guage requirement. That still did not seem to result in a lack of interest in our class, and I believe that was due largely to Ms. Ronke’s stimulus, in the way she involved students in the course work and in the extracurricular activities of the German Club. As a former company executive, I must agree that any company and in this case, the communication with employees and for supervisory personnel to keep everyone ‘in the loop’ as to what is going on in the organiza- of 2002. The fact that she found the information out in a class­ room from.Qile of her students, who looked at a published class schedule, is completely unac­ ceptable by any personnel man­ agement standards and is a sad reflection on the language department, its supervisory personnel and the entire administrative staff of the university. There is no excuse for such behavior on the part of people who are employed to educate the young people of our community. Letter to the Editor university, must have standards, which are used to hire and retain personnel. However, I also know that it is important to hire and retain capable people and often those who are most capable are not always those with “creden­ tials.” It is also extremely impor­ tant to maintain open lines of grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editprs. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. 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Unsigned editorials repre­ Phone: (760) 750-6099 sent the majority opinion of The Pride Fax: (760)750-3345 editorial board. E-mail: pride@csusm.edu Letters to the editors should include http://www.csusmpride.com an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for Jlie B r ic fe !' * j >V tion. The thing that I find most disturbing about this situation is what appears to be a complete lack of regard for the dignity of an employee. Ronke was not informed that her contract would not be renewed, and she would not be teaching classes in the Fall Respectfully, James F. Ashbaugh - Student You Care, Can You Do? By RICHIE MANN For the Pride Is there a dearth, of caring on earth? It’s not so. But do people know, That help comes so slow, The planet could die, before we even try? I think so. Will you meet with me, And your feelings give? About helping our planet, so it can live? I hope so. Today can you bring into life one solution, That lights our houses, yet lessens pollution, That needs no oil, in a Green-Car Revolution? I know so. Please join the Environmental Club, Or any group that helps this Place, Be in the loop. Join the race, Please do so. �Men’s Soccer Tryouts Start Friday By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer With the spring semester coming to an end, the Cal State San Marcos Men’s Soccer Club is starting up again. Beginning its third official season in Septem­ ber, the team has high hopes. “We took third last year and this year we’re hoping to take it all,” said Coach Khalid AlShafie. The team had a record of 5-5-1 last year and is hoping that this year its record will improve. According to coach AlShafie, “We’d like to have at least 18-20 players this year.” When asked what they’re looking for in players, Antonio Zepeda Jr, founder of the club, said. “Expe­ rience.”^Coach Al-Shafie added, “We’re looking for a high level of experience. Hopefully club level or even college level.” One thing that was added as a necessity for the new players was, “Disci­ pline.” The team is looking to play a minimum of 12 games for the upcoming season, and is hoping for at least eight of the games to be at home. The team practices on Fri­ days from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the next three practices con­ sisting of tryouts. “We want to see what [the newcomers] are made of. It’ll give us a chance to see the skill level,” said coach AlShafie. The team will continue to practice on Friday throughout the summer, with an additional day of practice still undecided. The team has six seniors who will be graduating next year. Once they graduate, the new­ comers to the team will have to keep the team solid for the coming years. The team, now a club, will hopefully become an official “sport” soon. With the building of The Clark Field House, the team will have the proper facilities and by then, they hope to have the commitment of the college. For more information, con­ tact the Associated Student Inc. office, Commons 203, or call 760-750-4990. Also, students interested in joining can call or contact either coach Al-Shafie at 760-758-1580 or email Antonio Zepeda Jr. at zeped007@csusm.qdu. In its first season out, the Surf Team quali­ fied for nationals. They will be competing on June 22 and 23rd at Salt Creek in Dana Point. This was a terrific accomplish­ ment. Congratulations and good luck! Dr. Puha Ruby 9 Diner s Oceanside Now Hiring For All Positions Permanent & Temporary Positions Available . Hosts Servers Cooks Bussers Cal State San Marcos will compete in the Nationals on May 23-25. Apply in Person Open Interviews: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 — 11:00 am or 2:00 —4:00pm Photo Courtesy of Athletics website W hat would your stuff cost to replace? You may think your things aren’t worth much. 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Introducción a la sección en español en su periódico estudiantil. página 3 Results of Audit Lead to Discontinuation of MBA Program through Extended Studies page 2 Fall Applications Closed For the first time ever, CSUSM closed applications due to the large number of applications. page 3 The Cal State San Marcos SurfTeam placed fourth in the 24th annual National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Nationals, which was held at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point on June 22-29. The Cougars Surf Team, in their first year of competition, was able to compete and place higher titan other local colleges such as the University of San Diego and San Diego State University. "Our performance at nationals was exceptional, considering it was our first year competing in the NSSA. Everyone did their best and ended up finishing right along side the big schools that have done well every year. The most unique thing about Dave Kinacannon, is now returning for his second season. He missed two tournaments last season due to a broken leg, but he was still able to qualify for nationals and placed tenth. "We made something out of nothing; we all worked together," said Kinacannon. San Marcos is that we have such a small amount of people to draw from. The schools that usually win these contests have enrollments nearly five times the size of ours. For such a small school By BRIAN FISHER For The Pride Men's and Women's Track and Field bring home 9 Ail-American players page 7 CSUSM Faculty and Staff Convocation By LEIANA NAHOLOWAA Graduate Intern Opinions Male angst and CSUSM Packs a Great Education Students' letter to the editors al^ut divèrse subjects on campus page 10 Team captain, short boarder See SURF, page 9 P lease E xcuse O ur D ust - A C o n s t r u c t i o n U p d a t e o n t he N ew a nd I mproved C ai S tate S an M a r c o s Sports Women's Golf Team placed 7th at NAIA Nationals page 6 Jeff Fairbanks, returning junior, placed sixteenth. The remaining short boarders who competed were Grayson Adams, Ryan McHenry, and Scott Chebegia, all returning seniors and Dustin Franks, a returning sophomore. In the to do so well is really a testament Women's division, Julie Russell, to the level of talent we have on the team," said sophomore Dustin who is the only woman on the team, finished in fourth place. Franks. bond measure to equip the new library. He also noted that, most likely, the CSUSM On Thursday, August 29, the commencement ceremony faculty and staff of CSUSM next May would take place gathered at the California Center again at Del Mar. for the Arts in Escondido for the annual Convocation of the Gonzalez honored the academic year 2002-2003. Fol- achievement of twelve aillowing a conversation-filled American student athletes this breakfast and an array of speak- year and noted that the stuers, President Alexander Gon- dent athlete average GPA was zalez offered reflections on his higher than the average of the summer of reading, the devel- entire student body. Some opments of the previous aca- of the students mentioned in demic year, including examples the president's speech include of exemplary student and fac- Guadalupe Ayala, who gradulty accomplishments. uated from the SDSU-UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in During the course of his Clinical Psychology last year speech, Gonzalez announced the while also earning an MPH proposal endorsed by the Aca- (Master's of Public Health) demic Senate Executive Commit- at SDSU, will begin teaching North Cartee to the Board of Trustees at University olina, Chapel Hill. Caroline to name the new library as the "Kellogg Library" in* honor of Best w s the first undergradKeith and Jean Kellogg, who are uate in ten years to present a major contributors to the project. González noted the inclusión of See CONVOCATION, page 4 Proposition. 47 in this November's ballot, which includes a Cal State San Marcos nearly doubled its size with the completion of two new arts and science buildings. The buildings are located east of the campus, above Chavez Circle, and the official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place during the annual student picnic on Thurs. Sept. 5 at 11:30 a m. on the plaza between the two buildings. ing will have space for 462 beds, 450 of which will be occupied by students, and the buildings will be across the street from the field house. The newfieldhouse facility will serve as a recreational building for students. It will have everything from showers to aerobics and meeting rooms for clubs and school activities. Both the new library and the field house will have eating areas, and the library will contain a food court. Upgrades to our current buildings have also been completed. More expansion is planned for next spring as the student hous- After a $175,000 dollar renovaing, field house, and library are set for completion. Student hous- See BUILDINGS, page 2 The New Library is Scheduled for Completion in 2003. Photo by Desmojid Barca. �Results of Audit Lead to Discontinuation of MBA Program through Extended Studies By Leiana Naholowaa Graduate Intern The findings of a July '8, 2002, special investigation of the Extended Studies (ES) MBA program operated by the College of Business Administration (CoBA), released by the university on July 16, indicate the neglect of policy and the misuse of both state and non-state funds between 1995 and 2000. Among its many findings, the audit asserts that certain CSUSM CoBA faculty and administrators who were responsible for the MBA program offered through Extended Studies "acted collectively in disregard of various laws, regulations, and California State University (CSU) policies and procedures." According to the audit, "over $300,000 in Continuing Education Revenue Fund (CERF) expenditures" which were insufficiently associated with the CERF program "were made as grants to CoBA faculty". In its official July 16 press release, CSUSM has maintained that it had taken action to correct the situation. The audit also highlights various ways in which leaders and prior cam|>Us administrators acted in an "economically wasteful manner" in a summary which includes the following: - CoBA faculty responsibilities were additionally decreased when it separately hired student advisors. CoBA faculty workloads were calculated in a manner that reduced student classroom contact for many CoBA tenured faculty. CoBA discretionary expenditures were often, inadequately supported and inappropriately approved. Hourly rates for faculty with consulting contracts ranged from less than $50 per hour to several hundred dollars per hour without any perceptible justification for variances in the rates charged. Jack Leu, associate professor and former director of the MBA program from 1999-2001, notes that "Cal State-business schools have had inadequate funding for decades." Professor Leu states the problems that the program faced which include the struggle in recruiting talented faculty and how their actual workload of giving up a winter or summer break for extra pay "was rewarded with sub-market compensation." According to Professor Leu, "We could have taken the conventional approach of many CSU campuses. However, we taught our students not to be limited by system constraints, not to accept status quo and to take the journey less traveled. Perhaps we must also tell our students that the lesstraveled journey can also lead to p eril" In terms of how the Extended Studies MBA has operated as an academic program, the investigation concludes that it was "improperly administered" by the CoBA and ES management. Some examples of those findings include that: - Campus standards over grades were iiot followed. ES exercised little control over the operation of the CoBA ES MBA program. In addition, it retained few official accounting or academic records for the program as it does for all other ES programs at CSU San Marcos. Campus academic leaders, the CoBA dean, and MBA program leadership failed to act with due care and attention toward Office of the University Auditor findings and recommendations presented in the Continuing Education audit in December 1999. - Concern regarding thé management of the * CoBA, more specifically how the ES MBA program is being operated, has been expressed by students. Continuing Education Revenue1 Funds are expended in accordance with Education Code requirements, and training has been scheduled for administrative staff and faculty. 5. Special consulting contracts that pay faculty for duties typically included in their teaching responsibilities have been discontinued. 6. Pay for hours worked by faculty on grants now correlate to actual pay rates. While the special investigation gives numerous recommendations "which would mitigate the recurrence of similar findings In his article, Professor Leu in the future," in its press release, also states, "Faculty must not the university has listed the fol- be discouraged. We must accept the challenges ahead of us." The lowing completed actions: complete text of the special inves1. The publicly offered tigation may be found online MBA program in at http://www.calstate.edu/Audit/ Extended Studies has Speciallnvestigations.shtml. The Pride will continue its coverage been discontinued. 2. A state-supported MBA of the CoBA MBA investigation program has been imple- in future articles. mented. *The North County Times con3. An appropriate fee structure for any future tributed information to this artiExtended Studies MBA cle. program has been formulated and submitted to the campus for formal approval. 4. Policies have been established ensuring that C SUSM Discrimination Lawsuit Saga Continues B y MARTHA SARABIA Lead Editor Photo by Desmond Barca. finished. Director of Communications Rick Moore said that theater construction is expected tion to the kitchen, The Dome to finish in about two months. will now offer students a wider Ventilation and electrical probselection of food. lems along with fire safety concerns have delayed theater These two halls will hold completion. classes this fall and will span 130,718 feet (71,879 for science Many of the classes in the arts and 58,839 for arts), offering and science halls will be lab orieverything from new labs to ented. The Arts building conbrand new theaters. The con- tains both music and video labs struction on these two buildings where students can work on audio began more than two years ago and video production. The Sciand cost a total of $20.5 million. ence Hall will have labs similar to those in the older Science Hall, The Arts building offers an which will accommodate experadditional lecture hall able to seat iments for the Physics, Chemis250 people along with a rehearsal try, Biology, Computer Science studio, dubbed Black Box The- and Math programs. ater, and Rehearsal Hall, which will seat up to 150 people. The Arts building is complete, however the theater has yet to be the plaintiffs allege being discriminated against on the basis o f their gender. They also claim to have been denied j ob promotions even though they met the criteria, and note that in some cases they were the most qualified person to fill the vacant position for which they were applying. -In addition, Frady and Gomez have demanded a jury trial. Three discrimination lawsuits filed by former accountants against CSUSM last October have been given trial dates. A state superior court judge at the Vista Courthouse set dates for the hearings during the summer. The trials will start next year on Feb. 7, Feb. 28, -and Mar. 21 for the lawsuits filed by Kim Gomez, Both Boze and Frady claim to Cecilia Boze, and Tricia C. Frady, have resigned from their CSUSM respectively. jobs because o f the discrimination they experienced. Boze also According to court files, the alleges discrimination on the basis three cases have a lot in common. o f her race; she is a Filipino After having become pregnant, female. BUILDINGS from page 1 Photo by Desmond Barca. A s published previously in The Pride, Boze filed her lawsuit oil Oct." 9, Gomez on Oct. 12 and Frady on October 31 o f last year. The Pride ran several articles on these three cases and more last year. If you would like to read these articles, please visit www.csusm.edu/pride. �¡B i e n v e n i d o s d e r e g r e s o o i n i c i o a c l a s e s ! Por MARTHA SARABIA Editora Principal ¡Bienvenidos de regreso o inicio a clases! Con gran alegría y entusiasmo les informo que a partir de la próxima edición su periódico estudiantil The Pride incluirá artículos y/o secciones en español. Este es un gran paso para The Pride. No obstante, debido al gran número de estudiantes hispanohablantes nativos y no nativos nos sentimos obligados a debido a la falta de personal, escritores y consejeros que hablen incluir periodismo en español. estos idiomas para presentarles Además, la Universidad Estatal una buena calidad de escritura. de California en San Marcos Yo, personalmente, estaré a siempre ha promovido la diversidad y que mejor que reconocer cargo de este gran proyecto lo cual esta diversidad al incluir artículos me llena de emoción y entusiasmo en otro idioma. Aunque nos gus- ya; que mi idioma nativo es el taría no solamente incluir artícu- español. Además, mi licenciatura los en español nos es imposible es en comunicación y deseo incluir otros idiomas hablados en ser una periodista profesional nuestra comunidad universitaria en los dos idiomas: inglés y Undergraduate By MARTHA SARABIA Lead Editor For thefirsttime ever, Cal State San Marcos stopped accepting undergraduate applications for the fall of 2002 on Thursday, August 1,because of an increase in the number of students applying to the college. CSUSM is still accepting applications for postbaccalaureate, master's programs, and teacher credentials - only undergraduate applications were closed. Maximum that we were sure we were going to exceed if we did not close applications by August I , and if we go over, we don't have the support, we don't have the faculty, and we don't have the sections." Applications have increased up to 22% for freshmen applications and 18% for transfer students. According to Reihl, about 800 new students and 1200 transfer students were admitted to CSUSM this fall compared to last year's fall admission records of Richard Reihl, Executive Direc- about 620 new and 1100 transfer tor of Enrollment Services, has students admitted.* stated that fall applications were closed "because we were funded Reihl also added that "a number for a target number [of students] of things came together at the español. Esto me motiva aun más para emprender esta nueva aventura que espero y sea una gran experiencia para todos. Asi que espero que la próxima vez que tomen una edición de The Pride lean los artículos en español y los disfruten. Si tienen alguna sugerencia, comentario, y/u opinión que deseen compartir públicamente o en privado, favor de dirigirse a pride@csusm.edu. Enrollment same time" that made undergraduate applications increase. He named "SDSU enrollment difficulties in the last couple of years", which have made prospective students more open to attending other schools. Reihl also mentioned that the construction of buildings including the new library have made people driving by realize that "we are getting to be a big place." The students who completed their file before August 1, and who had met all of the requirements were accepted. However, those who did not complete their file before the deadline received a letter encouraging them to reapply for the Spring 2003. Rei- Capacity hl's message for future students is, "The old days of you can get into Cal State San Marcos just about any time are going to go away. Students need to know that they have to apply early." Todos sus mensajes serán leídos y tomados en cuenta. Las contribuciones pueden ser de estudiantes de todas las licenciatura^ no solamente de español. ¡Gracias por compartir conmigo esta experiencia periodística y que tengan un buen semestre! Reached had come the year before," Reihl said. He added, "It's nice to see the popularity of the university grow so quickly." Enrollment this fall is expected to increase to more than 7,200 by However, not only has the the census date at the end of the number of applications increased, September. but also the popularity of CSUSM has been enhanced in the commuCSUSM had also stopped nity. "In fact when we went out accepting applications back in in the spring to have receptions July 1997 because the chancelfor admitted students, we had a lor's office had reduced the target huge attendance, far beyond what enrollment by half as compared we expected we were going to to this fall where the significant have. Then, we had our campus increase of the number of appliopen house for prospective stu- cations was the reason why applidents, preview day, in the spring. cations were dosed. We had 1,000 people came to that and that is nearly as double what For more information on becoming a teacher, contact CalTeach - your one-stop information, recruitment and referral service for individuals considering or pursuing a teaching career. CalTeach can help you explore this exciting career, provide information about current incentives and benefits, assist you in understanding the credentialing process and, once you become credentialed, direct you to the teachef recruitment centers for job placements. Make the difference of a lifetime. Teach. Call 1-888-CALTE A CH (225-8322) or visit www.calteach.com jgpplp ^ lllälii ^ RHMHIK; CSU Office e t the Chancellor �A rts a nd L ecture S eries S eptember P review By DESMOND BARGA Design Editor Once again, Cal State San Marcos will be featuring an "Arts and Lectures Series" in cooperation with the Escondido Center for the Arts throughout the fall semester. The series is an amalgamation o f writers, musicians, performance artists, exhibitions, and films, showcasing local and visiting talent. The Arts and Lecture Series will kick off on Monday, September 9th with "A Year of Living Dangerously: Reflecting on and Reassessing September 11th," in which CSUSM faculty will conduct a roundtable style discussion on the effects and current issues pertaining to the Sept. 11th attack. The event will be held in Academic Hall 102 at 11:30 a.m. lasting for YAH, I'LL ENT^ ERTAIN YOU / euys. SURE H I-HO KIDDIES, WELCOME B ACK? 1 ^ L l - BUT T O SCHOOL...suckers... ANYWAY, I 'M GONNA DESTROY MY MY MASTER THE ALL POWERFUL -SELF I N THE, DESMOND HAS COMMANDED ME PROCESS!! T O ENTERTAINV ...OW Y OUFOOLS.. an hour and fifteen minutes. This event will be followed on Sept. 23rd by readings from "The Altar of the Body" by award winning author and CSUSM Literature and Writing Professor, DufFBrenna. piper Major Charles Rosenberger. Brown Bag ends on Sept. This series provides an 26 with Conjunto Guadalupe, Mexican harp music by Francisco excellent opportunity for Gonzalez performing pieces from students to experience a several regions of Mexico. wide range of art and culture. Most o f the events are free or can be attended for free by students with valid school ID. Many of the lectures and presentations correspond with CSUSM courses and provide a source of extended study, for students interested in more fully engaging their education. Often they provide an interesting and entertaining avenue for extra credit work related to various courses. Other events include a "Women's Rights SymSeptember will also feature posium," a series o f lectures the "Brown Bag Music Concert and performances. One the Series" a four-day free event from noon to one 1:00 p.m. at the lectures will be given' by Dome here on campus. Each day environmental artist Mierle a different region of the world Laderman Ukeles. The will be represented and its music Symposium also includes a showcased. The concert begins on display in CSUSM's library Sept. 23 with a Didgeridoo performance with accompaniment, o f artists' books and cards featuring Randy Graves. Other by Ellen McMahon. Also o f days will feature Theo and the interest is "From the HeartZydeco Patrol, a Cajun inspired land", excerpts from Jude blues band; Cameron Highland- Narita's one-woman play ers, a traditional Scottish bagpipe concert performed by master celebrating Asian American women. NOW WHERF WAS I AW, T A H ELL W I T H IT! I ' M SICK3A L OOKIN A T Y A ! Y OU'LL B E G ETTING T O K NOW M E A ND M Y P ALS T H I S S EMESTER. -ONE M OMENT... © 2002 CONVOCATION from page 1 ICE COLD AFTER CLASS DRAFTS $2.00 per pint — 3pm until closing Specialty Meats, Deli, and PUB 752 S. 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(ASI) President Jocelyn Brown spoke about ASI accomplishments of the past yeaf which included the masquerade ball, expansion of club teams into men's and women's soccer, lacrosse, and surfing, TWIN and lobbying efforts in Sacramento in April which supported no tuition increases and the Education Facilities Bond Act. Trust Board Representative Jack Raymond stated that the Foundation is currently working on plans and proposals to develop the "front yard" of the school while Dick Montanari, Chair of the Academic Senate, introduced the new faculty members for this year to participants of the convocation. OAKS 760-591-9393 Guaranteed Auto Can I buy ye drink, or dria just want the money? Well, Pm here, what's your second wish? Professional @ Service Tectmfciaiis Tune-up * Brakes Full Service Car Tires ê Batteries X lost my phone number, can X have yours? I f I fallowed you jhome, would vou keep me Y 760-752-76 Care! 0 1 0 2 E. C a r m e l S t r e e t - S a n M a r c o s , ( Comer eff "Ifcin O»fcs Kilfcffilf Parts &§|;»f OA R ««d & H wy, 7®J Wjgjk T h i s HP! �AS I 10 1 By ERIK ROPER For The Pride Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a not-for-profit, student run auxiliary. They are located in Commons 203. ASI President Jocelyn Brown gives voice to student issues and concerns. Other A.S.I, leaders are: Arti Patel (Executive Vice President), Crystal Folk (VP of Finance), Glay E. Glay (VP of External Affairs), Erik Roper (Secretary), Michelle Walker (Childcare Representative), Shannon Barnett & Marc DeGuzman (Undergrad Representatives), Kristie McMullen & Maria Schroeder (College of Arts & Science Representatives), and Deanna Garcia & Scott O'Hare (College of Business Representatives). en's Soccer & Lacrosse, and the Co-ed Surf Team) that all students are encouraged to join. Another service ASI offers is childcare, which manifests itself in the form of the Early Learning Center (ELC). Although die current ELC is small and can only-accommodate about 50 kids, there are plans to move it to campus and expand its accessibility in the future. The ASI Programming Board (comprised only of students) plans and carries out events that they think students will enjoy. Some events they organize for students include lunchtime concerts & BBQs, famous cultural speakers, cultural festivities, homecoming activities, and annual events like the Masquerade Ball & Student Leadership Awards Night. There is not yet a 3rd College of Arts&Science Rep, a College of Education Rep, or a Post-Baccalaureate Rep, because all of those positions are vacant and need to be filled. Interested students can stop by and fill t>ut an application, as ASI is trying to fill these paid positions before the end of September. BARCA AVANTI all over campus, and improvements to the area behind the ASI office (the stretch from the top of the stairs next to the Dome to where Founder's Plaza begins) with some shaded benches and plant life. Students interested in contributing to this process should contact me, the ASI secretary, at roper004@csusm.edu. DJ E S I G JI N There are ASI and University committees. Students don't have to be elected student leaders in order to sit on a committee and thus make a contribution to your campus and fellow students. Some A.S.I, committees that can be enriched by student participation are the Programming Board and the External Affairs Committee. This committee is responsible for things like registering people t o vote, informing students of legislation coming from Sacramento that affects them, and lobbying state legislators on behalf of students. Last year they went up to Sacramento and lobbied to get _ our legislators to place the Educational Facilities Bond Act on the ballot this fall, which they did. Some goals that ASI has set for us this year will be refurbishing the student lounge, developing a faculty scorecard, and pushing for campus beautification. The student lounge (right next to the A.S.I. office) will be getting new paint, new video games, and a big screen TV (those students interLastly, ASI invites students to ested in contributing to this process should contact Lura Poggi at attend Board of Directors meetStudents can come in and buy lpoggi@csusm.edu). ings. At these meetings they disdiscount amusement park tickcuss, plan, and make decisions ets, discount movie tickets, North For campus beautification, ASI on all matters that affect students: County Transit District Bus has identified three things they'll Remember, there are 6600+ stupasses, 5-cent copies (with a max- be trying to implement on campus dents here, and there are only 12 imum of 10 per day); and stamps within this academic year; a elected student leaders. We can't that ASI offers. ASI supports five mural» Cougar "gargoyle" statues do it all without your help. club sports teams (Men's ^ Wom- LongsDrugs-San Marcos LongsOrugs-San Marcos m-ad coupon Sobe Drinks 20 oz. , Video Rental Doritos 13.5 02. Assorted a L ongs Drugs-San Marcosfosticoupon Otis Spunkmeyer Mini-Muffins Assorted Flavors * 2.25 oz. ItafiMf Jbruf4T>nuQ4 *£*ruf*% CotfiM wqmtê * VÍIHÍ only m longs Sa* M$. 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KRONE Pride Sports Editor Photo courtesy of http://www.csusm.edu/golf/Mens/. POLO RALPH LAUREN FACTORY STORE Looking for energetic, enthusiastic staff — Especially those who are available in the A.M. Come in and fill out an application! Carlsbad Company Stores 5600 Paseo del Norte #100, Next to the Flower Fields A+Subs Preschool substitutes, aides, and teachers. All areas, full time andflexiblepart time. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jackie at 858-565-2144 A TTENTION FUTURE TEACHERS 3crin ô x p e r i è r i œ ' ' ^ teadbmg enrichment programs to students weekctoy Fr0inin0 cmcl Some The men's golf team did not qualify for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) nationals last spring; nevertheless; they remain extremely optimistic this upcoming season with four returning juniors who red-shirted last season. "Our goal is to keep them on track to graduate on time and to win the championship. This year we have a good chance of doing both," said Joe Rathburn, "has the best Head Coach Fred Hanover. tempo in college golf. He swings smoothly and never The majority of the team's tour- goes too far because his tempo naments will be played during is so perfect," said Hanover. the spring semester. The team Cory Scoggin, "is good at will begin to practice during everything, his biggest the second week of September. strength is his competitive"Nearly all of our practices are ness. He really wants to win, qualifying rounds, which keeps whether it's playing with me our minds focused on every shot. for fun or in a tournament." Coach Hanover does all of this by Scoggin also won a Golden design to prepare us for tourna- State Golf Tour at Temecula ment play," said Ryan Rancatore, Creek on July 19 with a score a sophomore that played every of 73. tournament last year for the Cougars and will red-shirt this year. In addition to the junior quadruple threat, two promisWith a team roster over eight, ing sophomores, Ryan Axlund only five players can compete in and Matt Higley, will also a tournament. The team has return to the team. practice qualifiers (intrasquad competition) a week before each Two new players joined the tournament and the best scores team, junior Matt Diotte, a regulate who will be able to transfer from Saddleback Colcompete. "Everyone gets a lege, and freshman Frederic chance this way," said Samade from Paris, France. Hanover. Each of this season's players has his own unique talents. Returning junior Brett Dolch, "is a really good putter," Coach Hanover commented. He competed in the Long Beach Open with afinalscore of 71, including an eagle on the final hole. Rob The Women's Golf team at the beach. Photo courtesy of www.csusm.edu/athletics! elementary matéitolspiovMaü ckm. experience 858#505*4880 Mod Scianca S ign u p e arly f or Cal S tate S an M arcos S urf T eam T ryouts! Date: Saturday, September 2 8, 2 002 Time: 8 :00 a.m. Location: North Ponto (north end of Carlsbad campgrounds) Cost: $ 1 0.00 early sign u p fee or $ 15.00 s ign u p fee at the b each Contact Valerie Cuevas at ASI for entry form www,madactoœ,oïg/scmcltego By JESSICA A. KRONE Pride Sports Editor The Cäl State San Marcos women's golf team earned a seventh place in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Nationals on May 24th in Palm Coast, Florida. The team tied with three other teams. The four-day-long competition at the Pine Lakes Country Club ended with final score of 1385 (358 344 341 342) +233 with a par of 72 and a yardage of 6200. PhotocQurtesyofwww.csusm.edu/athletics. CSUSM senior Nicole Carnes (pictured above) earned an A1IAmerican honor and completed the tournament in the top nine with an overall score of 330 (85-81-83-81). Jennifer Tunzi, a CSUSM junior, scored a 343 (87-8785-84), which earned her the All-American honorable mention. Junior Robin Shaft finished with 361 (92-97-85-87). Freshman Sandra Parlin finished with a 364 (100-86-88-90). Junior Erin Thys finished with a 373 (94-9093-96). "I think the future of our team is bright, and I predict this year we will finish in the top five at Nationals. And we will win Nationals the following year. After not making nationals last year, this seems tough but the talent on our team will make it happen," said Rancatore. : afternoons, |20 to $30 p e r o n e hour Keller, another returning junior, competed in Murrieta at the Southern California Golf Association Members Club and set a course record with an amazing score of 62. Keller also won the Golden State Golf Tour at El Camino in Oceanside on August 26 with a score of 71. "Course management and intelligence on the golf course are his strength," Hanover explained. Women's Golf Team Placed Seventh at NAIA Nationals The Cougars team will have three returning seniors, Sandra Parlin, Robin Shaft and Jennifer Tunzi, who coach Hanover said will be among one of the "best players." In addition, returning junior Erin Thys and Stephanie Segura, who red-shirted 2001-2002, will also be top competitors. Stephanie Goss will be a returning sophomore, Two new freshmen have joined - Traci Tippett from Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos and Kim Ensey from Edison High School in Huntington Beach. "As far as winning a national championship, they (the team) have an excellent chance," said Head Coach Fred Hanover. The Women's Golf team will compete in three tournaments this fall, but the majority of their competitions will be during the spring of2003. [NAIA.org contributed to this article.] �W omen's T rack a nd F ield B ring H ome S even C SUSM A il- A m e r i c a n s By JESSICA A. KRONE Pride Sports Editor The track team events The Cal State San Marcos Cougars competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 22nd Annual Women's National Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 25th in Olathe, Kansas. As a result, they returned with seven athletes that earned All-American honors. The women's team ended up 22nd out of 57 schools. Andrea Jackson, Autumn Wright, Tiffany Lowrey and Jessica Walker blazed to a third place finish in the women's 4x100 meter relay team finals with a time of 48.00, just over a second and a half behindfirstplace Central State's (Ohio) time of 46.40. This score qualified the team for an All-American honor, which is earned by the top six teams in each event. In the final round of the Women's 4x400 Meter Relay, Cougars Abril Jimenez, Amy Cutshaw, Tiffany Lowrey and Luci Downey finished with a time of 3:54.42, which also qualified the team for an All-American honor. "As a team we talk about unity, and at Nationals it showed," said Cutshaw. The track individual events Freshman sprinter Autumn Wright. Photo courtesy of www.csusm.edu/athletics. Autumn Wright, who will be a returning sophomore, placed sixth in the Women's 100-Meter placed twelfth with herfinaltime Dash with a time of 12.12, earn- being 19:17.60. In the preliminaring an All-American honor. ies, sophomore Katherine Niblett also competed with a time of Junior Amy Cutshaw, who was 19:03.337, which placed her m named All-American in the the seventeenth slot. Women's 4x400 Meter Relay also competed in the semi-finals of MacDonald also placed eighth the Women's 400 Meter Dash, in the Women's 10000-Meter Run placing sixteenth with a time of with afinaltime of 32:23.82. 59.75. Head Coach Steve Scott and In the Women's 5000 Meter Assistant Coach Wes Williams Run, Senior Renee MacDonald lead the team. Cutshaw said, Men's and Women's Track and Field Teams. Photo Courtesy of Amy Cutshaw. "The team is pretty lucky because of our coaches' Olympic background and experience. I couldn't ask for nicer guys, they always have an open door for us, almost like a secondary family,". [NAIA.org contributed to this article] C SUSM M e n ' s T rack a nd F ield T eam C o m p e t e a t N AIA N a t i o n a l s also ran in the Men's 3000-Meter Steeplechase and placed 13th with a time of 9:29.10 in the preliminaries. By JESSICA A KRONE Pride Sports Editor The Cal State San Marcos men's Track and Field team attended the 51st Annual Men's National Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 23-25 at the Olathe District Activities Center in Olathe, Kansas. The men's overall ranking was 27th out of 68 schools. In thefinalround of the Men's Marathon, junior Omar Zavala placed twenty-fourth with a time of 2:57.03.81. Field Events In the men's pole vault, James Barbour, a sophomore, was the only Cougar qualified to compete in this event and placed seventh with a vault of 4.62 meters. Track Individual Events Junior Kris Houghton ran the Men's and Women's Track and Field Teams. Photo Courtesy of Amy Cutshaw, men's 5000 meter run and earned an All-American honor in the Sophomore Jason Williams Brian Sullivan competed in the finals with a time of 14:54.95 dies, Junior Anthony Blacksher became an All-American by plac- competed in the finals of the preliminaries and earned a time [NAIA.org contributed to this which placed him in sixth place ing fifth in thefinalswith a time 400-meter dash with a seventh of 9:52.65 in the men's 3000 article] overall. place time of 54.18. meter steeple chase and placed of 14.21. 23rd. Junior Robert McClendon In the men's 110-meter hur- « .. . WE CREATE BEAUTIFUL SMILES!" PARISA DENTAL GARE 1 001W. 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Former professional body boarder and returning senior player representative, George DeMarino, was the runner up in the bodyboard division, right behind UCSD V Manuel Melian. "We built up from each event and it all came together at nationals," said De Marino. the community when there is a need," said DeMarino. The other major contributors were Richard Auffman, a retired math teacher from TPalomar College and Lois Auffman, a Cal State San Marcos Alumni. "These contributors provided the team the financial means for the team focus on surfing and winning," said DeMarino. Volunteer head coach and Cal State San Maroos mathematics professor Dr. Amber Puha was the person who initially approached ASI. She helped to develop a certain set of criteria and qualificaThe team itself has had to over- tions that students would have to come many obstacles in order to meet before becoming surf team gain recognition and acceptance members. from the University. 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My tion process in the in the area of that I had the education to sup- resignation was not because the Women's Studies, I was learning port me in the job. company thought I did not have such a great deal of information; the skills, but rather because I how to 'learn,' ask questions, and knew I had the right skills. how to 'dig deep' for all sorts of information, as well as how to I refused to compromise my use my research tools. moral ethics in order to 'be Then the realization came over there' for the company. It was the During my education, I did not me. I knew that I had received functioning of this system that always retain or sort out the infor- the best education ever. I knew brought 'me the realization that I mation as fast as I was receiving that the four year time frame had a wonderful, insightful, and it which, in turn, resulted in during which I attended CSUSM 'sharp' education. I will always my thinking that I did not learn was truly the most fulfilling and be grateful to those at CSUSM enough. I questioned my educa- rewarding experience that I have for providing me the learning LETTERS What these guys will slowly start to realize is what I, and all my other guy friends that go to this school, already know, „that there is something seriously dysfunctional going on with regard to the male-female student dynamic here at Cal State San Marcos. In my capacity as your A.S.I. Secretary, over the summer I had the opportunity to interact with a lot of incoming freshmen at orientation. Oftentimes this interaction involved nothing more than simply walking by them on my way to another spot on campus. It seemed to me that almost every time I would walk through a crowd of freshmen guys talking (or whispering) amongst themselves, I heard a familiar theme repeated over and over. It went something like, "Daaamn bro, look at all the hot chicks here yo, we're outnumbered like two to one!" Indeed, I admit, I was just as excited about that ratio when I first came to this school. Unfortunately what these guys don't realize yet (but they undoubtedly will once the semester gets underway) is that that ratio offers absolutely no assurance that they will "hook up" with any girls, let alone one. Iteiteide Lm& Editor Besigii Editor Hews Editor Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor my friends, the common refrain I and/or theories: "The women here would hear from them would be are too materialistic, they all want something like, "Dude, no way some guy who just stepped out you're the only one who can't of some Old Navy catalog who figure the women around here out drives a beemer," or, "They're just ...Bro, I could name off like 10 not kind man, you know, they're dudes I know right now off the like cold, aloof, and unapproachtop of my head that tell me the able," or, "They're all married, or same thing all the time!" (Note have boyfriends already," or, "Too to statisticians: If each of my 12 guys knows 10 o t her For instance, why is it that if there's an approximate two to one ratio of girls to guys, that when I asked a dozen guys who go here whether or not they had a girlfriend, that not one of them had a girlfriend? NOT ONE Is it just me and my twelve guinea pig friends, or does that seem a little odd to anyone else too? (If there are any sociological statisticians out there, now's your time to dazzle us with some insight). When I asked them whether or not they would like to have a girlfriend, a majority of them said that, yes, they would. When I asked them whether or not they make an effort to try and talk to girls at school they all said that guys....) To which I'd yes, they tried, but that they rarely say something like, "Yeah, I hear had any positive results. you man.. .But why do you think that is? Why is it that smart, Although it sounds sad, in good looking, funny guys like a weird way it made me feel ourselves can't get any of these better to hear my friends say this, girls to give us the time of day?" because it told me that I wasn't To which my twelve guinea pig the only one having this prob- friends would respond with varialem. When I admitted this to tions of the following statements | |P Alyssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Martha Sarabia Jessica Krone Leiana Naholowaa Alyssa FiBkelstein Madeleine Marshall experience that changed my life. departments that were alwayfc there when ever I needed anyThank you professors of Wom- thing! en's Studies, Sociology, History, Multicultural Studies, Literature, Juniata RM Greenlee Cinema, and so on. Thanks to Class of2002 those in the Student Health, financial aid, EOP, CAPS, and other prob1 em many of them have their minds still stuck in high school," or, "They're just so timid and afraid...," or, "Man, c'mon bro, you know they're all moonlighting as nuns on the side, didn't anyone tell you?!?!" Now ladies, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that all of youfitthe above statements. But, no doubt, there are some who do, number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. 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Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of E-mail: pride@csnsm.edu The Pride editorial board. http://wwwxsusm.edu/pride Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone Now guys, don't go thinking I'm letting myself and the rest of us off the hook. We're part of t he sfili; II and I can say this with certainty based both on my own experience and those of pretty much every single guy I know at this school. * ||||l W M till!! ÊM t oo . It's common knowledge that, when it comes to understanding women, most guys are about as smart as a block of concrete. Our biggest problems are that, first of all, we simply don't talk to enough girls, and since most of us aren't very perceptive or sensitive, usually we either misinterpret (or just plain, miss) the signals girls do give us that are supposed to let us know they wouldn't mind it if we talked to them more and/or asked them out on a date. When I told my 12 buddies this, they all grudgingly concede that they couldbe better about approaching more girls. But, as far as not being able to read signals that girls are supposedly sending to them, they get outright indignant and sometimes even kind of pissed off. "WHAT SIQNALS?!?!" they all retort. "Are we supposed to be like mind-readers or something man? Are they using telepathy or something?!?! See man, that's what's messed up about chicks is that they always expect you to come to them, but when you do think you've received some kind of signal and you do step to them, 99.9% of the time you either just get straight up dissed, or they're nice but didn't �W ho B e n e f i t s W hen S t u d e n t s H ave t o C rash C l a s s e s By Gail Tarantino Pride Staff Writer It's that time of year again. Between having a crappy registration time, and the fact that the school only offers two sections of a core class that you need, so you are left having to crash a class that you can't graduate without. You are desperate. You have to have this class this semester because it's either & prerequisite, or it's not offered in the spring, or you need it to graduate on time. You don't even care that it's only offered at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, or 11:00 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you've got to have this class. really want anything to do with you and you start thinkin' you're crazy 'cause you were sure they were givin' you the go-ahead, but then it never works out, you never get any love, you end up pissed off at yourself, frustrated, lonely, and highly discouraged... and after a while you just stop trying to talk to them with any hope of ever hooking up or getting a date because you and all your boys are like, "man, the chicks at this school are wack!" I think whatthe guys are trying to say is that girls need to stop waiting for guys to approach them, and they need to be clearer about the signals they give. Please ladies, don't take this personally and try to see this for what it really is: A CRY FOR HELP. The guys at this school are frustrated and confused. They want to get to know you better, but they aren't having much success, and don't know how to fix this problem. Guys like to fix things. Please help usfixthis situation. I'm sure all the guys at this school would really appreciate it if one of you that read this would write an article for the Pride telling us what we're doing wrong. And if you don't feel like writing an article but would like to share your thoughts feel free to email/ call me (see below), or stop by my office in Commons 203, and then I'll turn around and write a follow up article. So you arrive early on the first day of class only to find that it's standing room only. You wait silently for the adjunct du jour to arrive, while wondering how many others will try to crash. You ponder your possibilities. Usually the instructor will either refuse all crashers (in order to keep the class size small), take all crashers (knowing in two weeks there will only be 15 students still enrolled), or just let graduating seniors crash. I'm not just talking about the occasional class everyone has had to crash, but some students have to crash multiple classes every semester. to know each other all that well. We don't hang out together outside of school enough. We don't party together enough. I repeat, WE DON'T PARTY TOGETHER ENOUGH. This needs to change. No, I'm not joking, I'm dead serious. We need to have more parties. In my experience and that of all my friends, parties are clearly the best places to meet people, and lay the foundations for sometimes long-lasting and rewarding friendships. But how many big cool parties did you get invited to and go to last year based on your connection to someone at this school? Undoubtedly there are many of you out there that could count them on one hand, ^nd probably still more that couldn't count any. This needs to change. We need to party together. We need to have fun together. We need to be able to say to ourselves after we leave this place, "My time at San Marcos was so fun, that school rocked, I made so many friends, I went out with so many girls (or guys, depending on what you go for), I had the time of my life, I have no regrets and I 'm sad to be leaving." Unfortunately, at this point, I doubt most of us would say this. So, let's party. I challenge everyone whom this article resonates with, who has access to a house that it would be cool to throw a party at, to offer to host a big kickass party. If you need help organizing it, come talk to me, I'm here to help. My roommate and I wanted to throw a big party ourselves but we can't because we just moved into a condo. But if this article resonates with you, if you're feelin' me, and if you've got that perfect house, please, do yourself and everyone else at this school a favor, call me. But folks, there's really no amount of any such suggestions that would change the situation here. Guys will be guys, and girls will be girls. What we all need to realize is that ultimately, it's not a matter of whether it's more the guys fault or more the girls fault for keeping us all single, lonely, and wishing we weren't... ultimately the problem i s that for the majority of Hie students here, the environment we interact in, this school, is fundamentally nonAlone, we'll continue to wish conducive to fostering interperthings were different.. .together sonal relationships. we could make this place rocle We drive to school, go to class, then leave right away (usually Erik Roper alone) to go to work or some other commitment. We don't get While getting the classes you need is always a challenge, one thing is for certain: the system of crashing works to the detriment of students and faculty, and to the benefit of the administration which is why the administration likes it and will continue to sit back and not do a thing to dismantle it. classes but only getting paid for two. The administration saves on payroll, collects maximum tuition fees, and can continue pretending that the existing number of classes that are offered to students is sufficient. So while frustrated students cope with inadequate class choices, the part-time instructors get less pay and have larger classes. This is a very conLet me explain. Lecturer or venient system — for the adminAdjunct (part-time) instructors, istration. who make up about half of the faculty by the way, get paid on a I believe that the administraper class basis, so for example: tion, which cheats its facultyand if they are contracted to teach students, by offering an inadetwo classes, and they take crash- quate amount of required classes ers, they are in effect teaching semester after semester, is lackthe student equivalent of three ing in character and has little concern for its employees and its customers. Yes, we students are the customers, and the college would cease to exist without us. The students deserve better treatment than we have received in the past, and better than we are receiving now. So the next time you crash a class successfully, be sure to tell the teacher thank you. And for all you instructors that take crashers; thank you. Without you some of us would not be able to graduate on time. R epublican B ait a nd S witch Recently Bush has proclaimed the greatest Republican fable of them all, that all of Nixon's economic troubles were the fault of Lyndon Baines Johnson. Is this factually correct? "At the same time, [Bush] insisted upon fiscal discipline, drawing parallels between economic conditions during the Vietnam conflict and those now surrounding his war on terrorism. In the 1960s, war spending was not balanced by cuts in the rest of government spending and, as a result, the 1970s saw deep unemployment, growing deficits and spiraling inflation, [Bush] said" (Aug 18, 8:16 AM ET By SANDRA SOBIERAJ, AP). course, the executive Republicans Milton advocated tax cuts to have never balanced a budget the top wages earners as the way to stimulate the economy with since. a 'trickle down' effect. Nixon's A new strategy was born for embrace of Friedman's tax cut Nixon. He negotiated with the mantra resulted in predictable Vietnamese himself, and prom- deficits and economic chaos. By ised them a "better deal" than the time Nixon decided on price Johnson if they would only wait controls to control his mishaps it for the election of Nixon, But the was too late. (Talk about taking North Vietnamese didn't know away freedoms!) He gave his that Nixon's secret strategy for mea culpa and announced he was peace advertised in his 1968 cam- now a 'Keynesian". Watergate let paign pledges was in reality a us wondering if this was also massive increased bombing of another ruse by Nixon. South and North Vietnam extensively, while reducing the troop Along comes Ronald Reagan levels to 200 to 300,000 men for who told us he had the answer the next 6 years. once and for all. It was tax cuts for the rich at the expense of the poor. Of course, as an actor he This was about twice the ampunt of time (and money) that had people believing the tax cuts were really for everybody! Bigger and bigger deficits from Milton-Reagan folly resulted. COMMENTARY If you believe that today's economy is the result of Clinton's presidency, perhaps the above claim would be considered reasonable. But let 's take a stroll down memory lane to that time of strife amidst love, the 1960's> and judge events for ourselves. Johnson knew the Vietnam War was a mistake by 1966, and spent the rest of his presidency alternating peace negotiations with targeting bombing. Johnson made one of the supreme sacrifices of any president in our history by taking responsibility for his Vietnam failure and did not seek to be reelected. He spent the rest of his presidency in non-partisan peace negotiations with the North Vietnamese to bring an honorable end to the war, and allow a predecessor to negotiate freely with out the responsibility for his actions. Johnson fell on his sword, handing Nixon a way to end the conflict, reduce defense spending, and keep the balanced budget alive that Johnson handed Nixon in 1969. Of The deficit spiral could only be stopped by another modest Keynesian democrat, Bill Clinton. A slight increase on taxes paid by those whose incomes exceeded $200,000 a year allowed for a few targeted investment and research programs to blossom. In a few years, deficits gave way to surpluses and the middle class was again treated to Keynes understood the wisdom targeted tax cuts. of stimulating growth through Now here comes George Bush public works projects. But apart from imprinting civil justice for- again with the old bait and switch, ever upon our nation, Johnson's tax cuts for the rich! I can give social spending programs were those of you working full time always paid for by increased rev- out there $300 bucks to go along enue surfacing from the result- with my scheme. Then Bush says ing economic expansion. It also the government needs to give meant targeted tax cuts for the Enron $300 million dollars for middle class could be enacted, doing such good work! That'll again furthering expansion. cure the economy. His cabinet also says we need to eliminate Nixon, however, withdrew gov- all taxes on corporations comernmental oversight of many pletely! This would insure the social programs, creating 'block survival of Bermuda and Barbagrants' to states, where the pro- dos, but history says it will give grams designed for increasing more deficits for the rest of us economic activity and helping the to pay. Right, George, good idea; needy were spent foolishly. Too bad some of us are wising up. Enter Milton Friedman. John P. Doddridge Johnson had spent in Vietnam. Payment for Nixon's "peaceful" invasion of Vietnam was the other arm of the Nixon strategy. Rejection of the Keynesian economics practiced successfully by Kennedy and Johnson in the 1960's was rejected in favor of Milton Friedman's continually failing economic theories. �Get to Know Your Campus With... A. B. C. E. F. G. H. I. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 athletics program color construction enrollment fall 2002 golf library MBA missing student surf track https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/9e08ddfda628dea6b10347a6acff3642.pdf 4453b6220f83eb6a92d1fe6cfa1deeb3 PDF Text Text IV V® II n ItL rU L/v Il Ii -\ J L I r L ^(j^v CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN M ARCOS TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 wvvwxsusm.edu/pride/ HIGHLIGHTS News Cai State San Marcos Student Missing Alex Zingaro, a CSUSM student, is missing since Sept, 4. page 12 CSUSM Says Goodbye to a Member of its Founding Faculty Dr. Baker from the Sociology Department retires. page 7 Refund Policy Changed Starting this semester, students who ask for a refund will receive a prorated refund. page 3 Dome Upgrade Over the summer, the Dome had kitchen upgrades and expansion. page 3 Arts I ntroducing CSUSM's Two N ewest V enues Introducing CSUSM's Two Newest Venues By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer On Thursday, Sept. 5, the students and faculty of CSUSM celebrated the grand opening of the two newest additions to the campus, the Arts and the Science buildings. The celebration began in Chavez Plaza at 11 a.m. with the annual CSUSM student picnic and was followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony led by President Alexander Gonzalez. Former department chair Bill Bradbury took a moment to share his excitement about the new Arts building and reflect back on the beginnings of the Arts program at CSUSM and the efforts of the late Don Fuentes, who is remembered for his work early on in CSUSM's history. Bradbury hopes that this is the Arts students at CSUSM. beginning of a bright future for See RIBBON, page 6 page 4 Sports Mammoth Training for Mammoth Results Women's and men's cross country traveled to Mammoth, CÀ, for a training session to get ready for the semester tournaments. page 8 Sullivan Strides Feature article of cross country runner: Brian Sullivan. page 8 Opinion "Walking: Is it Really so Hard?" and "Feminine Composure" Students' letter to the editors about previous letters and campus issues. page 10-11 CSUSM President Gonzales and ASI President Jocelyn Brown. Pride Staff Photo by Martha Sarabia. D BARCA Today's Q and A on Islam JrideESMONDditor P j Design E Guys and Dolls Review of musical theater. page 4 Halo Low Down Video game review. VOL.X NO.II Professor Salah Moukhlis, Photo by Desmond Barca Today, Professor Salah Moukhlis will be giving an informative lecture, followed by a question and answer session, on the world of Islam. The lecture will begin at noon in Commons 206, and is scheduled to run until 1:15. Dr. Moukhlis intends to spend approximately 15 to 20 minutes discussing the historical context of Islamic culture and it's relationship with the west; afterwards he will host a question and answer session in which he will field questions and attempt to present an accurate image of Islam based on his experiences. Dr. Moukhlis is in a unique position to promote cultural awareness having spent much of his life in the predominantly Muslim country of Morocco, where he earned his B.A. degree in English. Dr. Moukhlis went on to study in England where he attained his Masters degree in British Literature, and then Comparative Literature in New York where he earned his Ph.D. See ISLAM, page 3 M B A P r o g r a m Ir r e g u l a r i t i e s Present Since 1999 By GAIL TARANTINO Pride Staff Writer In the fall of 2001, after learning of irregularities m the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez requested that the chancellor's office conduct an investigation into the program. However, some of these irregularities are not new and go back to 1999 when, in a statewide audit, problems and potential problems regarding the extended studies program were brought to the attention of the adminis- tration. The chancellor's office and procedures" Some of the blended both state and private released a report of their findings charges made in the report are funds. Auditors claim the way this past July. The report covered that there has been an inappro- fees were charged violated legal the investigation of the financial priate accounting of $300,000, requirements and CSU policy. records for both the college of that MBA program instructors The MBA program had one fee business and extended studies were paid twice as much as their for summer and winter and a from January 1995 through Feb- peers within the CSU system, different fee for fall and spring. and how money from the gen- The report charges that CSUSM ruary 2002. eral fund, which is meant for officials were using funds from Besides being critical of the the entire campus, was used for the state supported business coluniversity for ignoring the earlier faculty salaries in the extended lege to supplement the extended studies. Colleen B.entley-Adler, a audit, the report also charges that studies program. spokeswoman at the chancellor's the MBA program operated in "obvious disregard of laws" and From its inception in 1995, office, said "I have not seen was "not only poorly managed, the university's MBA program this at another university" and but often administered with was a blend of both the college^ an obvious disregard of laws, of business and extended studSee MBA, page 9 regulations and CSU policies ies in a hybrid program that also �THE PRIDE 2 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 New Systems and Where Our Old Computers Go To Die By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Lead Editor New shipments containing a total of 664 new Dell computers and 164 new Apple computers might have been seen by anyone on campus over this past summer. The new Science Hall (Science II) was recently equipped with 180 new Dell computers, and 100 new Apple computers have been installed in the Arts Building. According to Bill Ward, directqr of Telecommunications and Network Operations at Caí State San Marcos, "The system adds were divided up by department except for one general student lab [stocked with PC's] that IITS manages in Science II. (The new Science Hall] has several new labs for computer science, math, physics, [and] biology.". Bill Craig, (we need his title here), was unavailable for comment as to the exact numbers of computers connected in each of the new labs. The remainder of the shipments was used to refresh the current systems on campus and to replace some of the older model computers in Academic Hall, Craven Hall, and Science I. The older systems that were replaced by the new shipments have been retired and returned to the campus materials management for storage. One of three things can happen to the old systems. Materials management University Services Building located at 441 La Moree Road. occasionally holds a surplus auction, the last of which was last Saturday, September 7. Otherwise, computers can be donated to elementary and/or high schools or campus departments can buy the rights to use them. Old computer systems can also be donated to any school that wants them. Ward said, "If a school wants a donation of systems, they can [submit a] request to the Property department here on campus. We do not specifically target any schools." A new lease contract through the help desk for a hew system use state funds can purchase the carries a one time cost of $1380, to u a computer. W do which covers, according to rightacceptse ersonal funds. e his not T Ward, "network connection, means thatpall current software access to a networked laser ill l ITS makes printer, new software licenses, wure beheoaded and iIs working s t system and virus protection." The lease properly. The buyer can use this itself carries a price tag of $1320 ystem for t want, per year, which covers "the tshen returnas iltong atsheheyampus to c computer itself, network main- property department when they tenance, server and email access; are done." and administration and software Quamdiisquam menatra que maintenance," Ward said. This contus conessupplis teribus means that for the initial setup* o f signa, consus linatqu rfecut a new system, a department has atum to pay a total of $2700, and then Ciliam suam ia inos conostret es $1320 for every year following. vt vide abemus pnarid meueri e din ace ublissid f When campus departments imodit. fatorus; nos orunum Turn need additional systems, this is omniu menatam omaiondem another option to them. Accord- patum abut dessimu ingultor ing to Ward, "Old computers are ra? not actually purchased because iignat. qNihil videsi publi, pnos na uostus nostilina, they are still state property. acienin Itaiji ignostius ve, nemus However, anyone wanting to intempl.Quam A 11 All In, Out By TERESA MC NULTY Pride Staff Writer "All in, all out!" cried auctioneer Emilio Lemeni closing another sale at the Cal State San Marcos Fourth Annual Surplus Property Auction on Saturday. The preview for the auction started at 9:30 a.m. and the actual selling began at 11 a.m. Over 150 people gathered for the annual event where items were sold on an "as is, where is," basis. The auction took place at the v For sale at the auction were computers, desks, chairs, TVs, VCRs, and a lot more. Over all, there were 400 items for sale. At the beginning of the auction, a Pentium Processor sold for almost $180.00 reported Cal State student, Ben Arnold but he said, "Later, I saw people walk away with computers for as little as $20. There were a lot of great deals. We bought a desk chair for $30." Robert Aguilar, another auctioneer, commented that the auction had a great turn out. "We had 100 lot sheets, listing the items available for sale, ready for the people, and ran out of them right away. I believe a lot of people have walked away very happy. This is different from what I usually do. I usually do car auctions. I am here to help Emilio conduct the auction and this is more fun." He also added jokingly, "Yes, it's true... if you scratch your eye at thé wrong time, you might wind up buying something!" The auction, conducted by Abamex Auction Company, was very successful. The cashier replied, "I am too busy to know how much money has been taken in, but everything seems to be selling." A f t e r O n e Y e a r , C a l S t a t e S a n M a r c o s i s M o v i n g On By CARLOS BALADEZ Pride Staff Writer As the one-year anniversary of the World Trade Center Attack day approaches, Cal Sate San Marcos is making efforts to remember the day in a way that brings people together as a community. "A Year of Living Dangerously," a roundtable dis- Calendar of Events Tuesday, September 10 Library Reception for Students Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Library Courtyard Students — Learn how to get research help through The Library. Attend a reception at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 10. Enjoy refreshments, participate in a drawing for a $20 Starbucks card and a $10 Dome Card. Learn how you can contact librarians for research help. Info: Yvonne Muelemans, Librarian, cussion featuring some Cal State San Marcos's faculty members was held Monday in ACD 102, from 11:30 a.m. through 12:45 p.m. The panel explored "the effects of September 11 on American life, the continuing threat and the war on terrorism in order to put the past into perspective and to help us think clearly about the future," as described in the event brochure. This discussion featured members of the faculty from varying disciplines, ranging from Political Science,- History, Physics, and Visual and Performing arts. The members of this panel exchanged ideas about the new- ymeulema@csusm.edu <ymeulema@csusm.edu> Q and A on Islam Time: 12:00 pm-1:15 p.m Location: Commons 206 Dr. Salah Moukhlis, Literature and Writing Studies, will lead a question and answer session on Islam. Wednesday, September 11 September 11 Observance To remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001: —At 8:46 a.m., a moment of silence will be observed across the campus, followed by a ringing year as it rapidly approaches. Vicki Golich, a CSUSM professor, was one of the guest presenters for the conference. Golich said before the event, "My presentation will look at the world and the state of international relations a year after 9/11. What has— has iiot — changed with respect to the of campus bells for one minute beginning at 8: 48 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., bells willringfor one minute, every hour on the hour. - A t 11:30 a m. to 1 p.m., President Alexander • Gonzalez will make a brief opening address at an open forum where students, and others in the campus community, may speak about their own experiences during the past year. Student volunteers will read some of the names of those who died during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. This event will be held in thefreespeech area. way nations interact with each other? How have our notions of security changed? " said Golich before the discussion. Golich also addressed how the events of Sept. 11 changed key structures and processes that govern global relations in political, economic, cultural, and other exchanges/ business. She also addressed the problems with airline security. Announcements SENIORS--Have you applied for graduation? Attention seniors! You cannot graduate unless you apply! The deadline is Friday, September 20. Applications are available in the Enrollment Services Information Center, Fifth Floor, Craven Hall, just off Founder's Plaza. Community Service Scholarships Available Ten $1,000 scholarships are available for students interested indoing community service. Visit the Financial Aid Office, Craven 4204, for more information and an application. Research Assistants Wanted The CSU Foundation office is hiring research assistants for its Latinas Vida Project! Applicants must befluentin Spanish and English (read, speak and write). Need qualified applicants for data collection. PT positions • available and reliable transportation is required $12/hr. For full job posting and to apply please visit the Foundation website at <www.csusm.edu/ foundation> or visit the Foundation. �More Ways for the Administration Keep Your Money By MELISSA REED to withdraw from the university after the first day of classes for Pride Staff Writer that term will receive a prorated Students who drop their refund of nonresident tuition and classes and are still expecting a mandatory fees. full refund of tuition and mandatory fees now that classes are This new policy will not affect in session may be in for a big students if they change their surprise. Effective Fall 2002, status from full to part time, as the refund policy at CSUSM has they are still entitled to the full changed to comply with Title 5 100% if the changes are made by of the California Codes of Regu- the add/drop date, but this policy will affect all students wishing lations. to withdraw from the university Under the previous refund altogether. policy, students had up to the add/drop date to change their Although not receiving a classes and status with no finan- 100% refund for a timely withcial penalties. drawal may aggravate some students, the new policy may benefit As long as they withdrew or others. dropped classes prior to the add/ drop date they were reimbursed Under the old refund policy, in the entire amount they invested. order to get any of your money back, students had to decide and With the new refund policy, withdraw by the add/drop date, however, students who decide which usually falls within the ISLAM from page 1 This is Dr. Moukhlis' first semester at CSUSM where he is teaching Global Lit. 410: African Literature. According to Dr. Moukhlis, when applying for a faculty position, CSUSM was his first choice, and that after he met with students last week he felt assured that he had made the right decision. In the future Dr. Moukhlis hopes to establish a study abroad program with Morocco, as well as seeing the Global Lit. Program here at CSUSM expand. to first few weeks of the semester. The add/drop deadline this Fall is 09/17/02. Under the new refund policy students will be given up to the 60% point in the academic term (11/07/02) to receive a prorated refund. This means that if students bomb their midterms and want tt> withdraw, they still have a chance to get back some money. If students find themselves in a situation of having to withdraw from the university and wanting to get all registration fees back, there are some exceptions to this policy. Although severe medical conditions did not make the top ten list of acceptable reasons for withdrawal without penalty, the excuses that made it to the top are: a) fees that were assessed in error b) course for which fees were assessed was cancelled by the campus c) a delayed decision made by the campus regarding student's eligibility for enrollment and d) compulsory military service. It May Not Look Different, but the Dome has Gotten Better By JENNIFER ACEE Pride Staff Writer Although basically hidden to customers, many changes to the campus food court, the Dome, took place over the summer. As Aztec Shops employee Debbie Curtchianti said, "Most of [the renovation that took place] was behind the scenes/' This included an expansion that enabled renovation and upgrades. Asignificantamount of space added to the kitchen area, as well as advancements in the technological equipment systems used by the food services, makes for a better experience for customers. While things appear basically the same as they did last spring in the Dome's cafeteria and convenience store, in spite of appearances, customers may be pleasantly surprised. in the mornings and stored for the day's sales. However, now meals are cooked in small quantities throughout the day. Consequently, as Curtchianti promised, the food served in the Casa Del Sol Grille, Nana's Pizza and Subs, and the House of Tsang will be fresh, sometimes even made-to-order. Along with the positive changes, prices on some items have been raised, but only slightly - $0.25 at the most. Curtchianti says this is to accommodate ' for "increasing minimum wage rates" and any other increases in production costs. The Dome staff now claims that customers can enjoy fresher meals at what are still considered descent prices, and Curtchianti optimistically promised that more good things are yet to come to the CSUSM Dome. The selection of food items offered in the Dome has not changed or expanded greatly, but cooking methods have. Prior to the renovations, the food was cooked first thing For more information on becoming a teacher, contact CalTeach - your one-stop information, recruitment and referral service for individuals considering or pursuing a teaching career. CalTeach can help you explore this exciting career, provide information about current incentives and benefits, assist you in understanding the credentialing process and, once you become credentialed, direct you to the teacher recruitment centers for job placements. Make t he difference of a lifetime. Teach. Call 1-888-CALTEACH ( 225-8322) or visit www.calteach.com Make the difference fJF I ç ìa e1n^ ^rnmrn ; CSU Office of the Chancellor �By DESMOND BARCA museum honoring Lawrence Pride Design Editor Welk, "America's Music Man." Among the memorabilia and For those of you who have exhibits there is a three-quarternever heard of Guys and Dolls, scale reproduction of a few I suggest you put down the of the rooms from Welk's Chicken McNuggets, turn off childhood home. The exhibit your TV, drag yourself out from is weird, musty-smelling, whatever rock you have been and gives you the feeling that hiding under, and expose your- you're in some sort of creepy self to some culture. theme park. The entrance to the seating space is decorated with That's exactly what I did this an equally creepy fiill wall weekend, and .I have to tell you mural of an elderly Welk, tooth(from the safety of my home ily grinning as he holds an infant under that rock), it was well above his gaping maw, in a scene worth it. I'm not ashamed to eerily reminiscent of "Night of admit that I like a good musical, the Living Dead." Once you get whether it is afilmsuch as Willy past the horror show going on in Wonka and the Chocolate Factory or Trey Parker's Cannibal the Musical, or an animated feature by our dark lord Disney. Musicals, especially American musical theatre, are a lot of fun. But before I go into Guys and Dolls, I would like to describe briefly the Welk Resort Theatre, which is presenting Guys and Dolls from Sept. 4* through Nov. 9 . The lobby of the Welk Resort Theatre is like a miniature the front lobby, the theatre itself is performed live), the dancing, is very nice indeed; it is intimate the songs, and most importantly and very comfortable. the acting were all flawlessly /— m ...whether it is afilmsuch as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory or Trey Parker's Cannibal the Musical, or an animatedfeature by our dark lord Disney. Musicals, especially American musical theatre, are a lot offun... / Guys and Dolls is a period piece taking place in New York in the 1950's and deals lightheartedly with gambling, sin, and immaturity. The production stars Jeffrey Rockwell, Ann Winkowski, Elna Binckes, and Barry Pear as 'Nathan Detroit,' among others. This play is incredibly polished. The music (which executed. Having a live orchestra accompanying a musical show makes and incredible difference. I can't stress enough how amazingly perfect the show came off; as far as I could tell there wasn't one missed step, fumbled line, or missed key. The dance routines were some of the best I have ever seen to the credit of director and choreographer Ray Limon. th Actor, Elna Binckes 48 itina's deli 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, I f | 0 D 2029 One mile north of 78. CA / 9iscount for students £# V 70 J ICE COLD AFTER CLASS DRAFTS $2.00 per pint — 3pm until closing Specialty Meats, Deli, and PUB 752 S. 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There were a number of parts that made me laugh long and hard, the kind of laugh that makes your upper body do that thing that's like a convulsivefit.Many of the actors have had notable and frequent appearances on television and in movies as well as long lists of stage productions, and a few of the players are locals of Escondido. But again I'd like to stress the fact that though the song and dance were brilliant, it is on account of the superb acting that I strongly recommend this "Musical Fable of Broadway" to anyone with time enough for theatre. Too often in our fastfood culture we opt for the convenience and ease of watching performers on a screen rather than in person. 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How well the player can aid the Earth lies within their videogame skills and how well they use those skills to master the many weapons that Halo has to offer. These weapons are: assault rifles, pistols, shotguns, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, alien plasma guns, and a gunner auto- mobile. Players who use these players can also duel each other weapons effectively in battle Will in interactive multiplayer games. successfully complete the game. Five different multiplayer games challenge one's ability to maneuThis game should not be played ver his or her player and use of infrontof children because of weapons to kill. the many instances where Halo displays blood, gore, and kill- Another bonus within Halo is ings, and my be inappropriate that before players gp into battle, a for children to view. So please they can pick the color and also label the name of the players take precaution of children used throughout the game. When around you when choosing to play Halo, and also beware of players kill theirfriendsin the multiplayer game, the screen addiction to this game. signals that they have been killed by the player's name. Anyone One great aspect of this game is that as many as sixteen play- who thinks they can play this game well are welcome to battle ers (only when they link four me, the halo champion. XBOX's with cable cords) can play together and try to defeat the alien onslaught. This game is awesome for players as well as theirfriends.In addition to the mission that the game provides, OBVIOUSLY T HIS I S THE WORK OF A VERY DISTURBED INDIVIDUAL, AND PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN DESTROYED RATHER THAN PUBLISHED HERE. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERES1 APOLOGIES FOR SUBJECTING YOU PEOPLE TO T HIS TRASH. Longs Drugs-San Marcos in-ad coupon longs Drugs-San Marcos Sobe Drinks Video Rental 20 oz. 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As a golfer, Keith KelAlexander Gonzalez announced The proposition of naming of logg II donated funds to form a a major event scheduled to take the Kellogg library will be taken strong Cal State San Marcos golf place pending the approval by into consideration during the program. In addition, the Kelthe CSU Board of Trustees. The CSU Board of Trustees Septem- loggs made the campus student library on campus, currently ber meeting. Funding, from the union a possibility with their under construction, will post Kelloggs, of the library began contributions. the name of generous supportèrs in 1996-1998 through private Jean and W. Keith Kellogg II. sources. The completion of the library is Moore also said that the Kelexpected for completion in 18 to loggs donated charitably to the Campus Public Relations Rep- President's Discretionary fund 24 months. resentative, Rick Moore said, to support a veritable combinaRussell Decker, Director of Gonzalez emphasized, "The "Approval is expected." tion of key projects. One project Planning, Design and Construction emphasized that the completion of the library is sooner than quoted. An increase in private funding made for a higher priority of the library on the projects list. The Kelloggs remain instrumental in ¡pushing the schedule of completion sooner than expected. The philanthropic Kelloggs remain influential in the support of donations surpassing millions of dollars to campus projects. The Kelloggs continue to be devoted supporter and donators to CSUSM. Tenth Southern California Conference on Undergraduate Research (SCCUR), hosted by California Institute of Technology, invites participation by the faculty and students of California State University. The conference fosters appreciation of the valuable role hands-on original work plays in enhancing undergraduate education. SCCUR aims to develop a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural community of researchers, scholars, and artists linked by a common enthusiasm for learning. Saturday, November 23, 20002 For more information: http://www.sccur.org SCCUR promotes awareness of undergraduate research and scholarly and creative activities as they exist in various disciplines and types of institutions. Got Health? Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the Cal State San Marcos annual Health and Wellness Resource Fair on Wednesday, September 25th, 2002 from 10 30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Palm Court. Representatives from health care providers, CalPERS Retirement Services, and other health and wellness oriented organizations will be there to provide information and answer your questions. Stop by to see the verldor displays and receivefreesamples and informational handouts. This year HR&EO collaborated with the Associated Students Inc., Student Health Services, Environmental Health & Safety, University Police and the CSUSM Foundation in order to provide health related information and resources to the entire campus community. For more information, contact Yasuko Shirakawa at 750-4425. : RIBBON from page 1 - > A+ Subs Preschool substitutes, aides, and teachers. AH areas, full time and flexible part time. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jackie at 858-565-2144 ATTEMTIOM, F UTURE T E A C H E R S S ain e xperience b y t eaching enrichment p rograms t o e lementary t udents w eekday afternoons, Framing a nd materials provided, $20 to $30 p er o ne hour class. Some e xperience 858*505*4880 M o d Science S choolhouse C hess being, the creation of the Kellogg Endowed Scholarship and Cal State San Marcos. The vast donation that the Kelloggs gave to CSUSM opened the doors to many possible projects. The Kelloggs contributions offer a glimpse the kindness of such honorary people. The proposed naming of the library honors the devotion of two kind-hearted people who care about the future of Cal State San Marcos. According to future chair, Steve Welch, the new Science building "is the Ferrari of all undergraduate science labs in the country" and features cutting-edge scientific equipment and computer technology with over 72,000 square feet of labs, classrooms, and office space. The smaller Arts building consists of almost 59,000 square feet of new learning space with room for over 1,000 students. The Arts building also features a digital audio recording studio, art studios with natural lighting, and a 250-seat lecture hall. Enrollment at Cal State San Marcos has increased by nearly 10% Discount 19 percent, with well over 7000 CSUSM Students students compared to last year's; approximate 6000. As the stu& Faculty dent population increases, the TRANSPARENCIES & PRESENTATION FOLDERS university also plans to build several new buildings in the near Fax Services ~ Shipping Services (UPS, FedEx, etc.) future. The new Library, Student Packaging Services - Postal Services - Freight Shipping Services Union, and On-Campus Housing Mailbox Services -'Shipping, Packaging, and Moving Supplies are all expected to open prior to Office Supplies - Printing Services Fall 2003. The administration is SPECIALIZING IN COPY SERVICES, STARTING AT SIX CENTS also currently working on plans PER COPY, DOWN TO 3 1/2 CENTS FOR VOLUME (BLACK & WHITE) for the business building, which COLOR COPIES ALSO AVAILABLE will be located behind University Hall, expected to be open by j MII 1|M 11M 11 i/I M H H Is. mm H NmäämmSfSi9aM-5pM ¡¡|||||pps||i| early 2004. President Gonzalez' m HHRI Telephone: 76051QM5Q goal for CSUSM is to be the "jewel" of this region. 310 S, t win Oaks Valley Rd, Suite 1Ô7 San Marcos, CA 92078 * Located Inside the Ralphs Shopping Center * �CSUSM Says By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Lead Editor On the afternoon May 23, the College of Arts and Sciences, along with the CSUSM Sociology department, hosted a retirement reception and said goodbye to one of CSUSM's founding faculty, Dr. Therese Baker-Degler. Goodbye to CSUSM, after 25 years of no new campuses." Since the opening of CSUSM, two new CSU campuses have been opened, but both of them, Channel Islands and Monterey Bay, have been built by refurbishing prior facilities and buildings, according to a Member of Its of 1990, Dr. Baker served as the first Chair of the Academic Senate. She recalls, "There were approximately 30 faculty here at that point and all of them came to Senate meetings which were very When CSUSM first opened testy." When asked to elaborate its doors to students in the fall about what made the meetings Rick Moore, CSUSM Director of Communications. He also said, "CSU San Marcos is the only campus to be built in recent years entirelyfromthe ground up." According to her campus homepage, Dr. Baker spent 18 years at .DePaul University in Chicago before coming to CSUSM, six of which were spent as Sociology department chair; She also worked briefly within the administration at Stanford University. Faculty unpredictable and highly-strung, she denied further comment. Baker said, "I was the only full time sociologist here until Bob Roberts joined me in 1992, but we had a number of terrific adjunct faculty who joined us early on so that by the time Bob Roberts came on board, we were teaching about 15 Sociology classes each term." In the spring of 1992, CSUSM awarded thefirstof its Sociology degrees to 13 students. By 1995, CSUSM had developed its "innovative master's degree program: Master of,Arts in Sociological Practice (MASP)," according to Baker. She said, "This program, which continues the focus Q n social problems, human service agencies [and]fieldresearch has been very successful in attracting students, having students complete the degree, and move on to relevant careers or in some cases to Ph.D. programs." In 1989, Dr. Baker came to San Marcos to help with the planning of the new University. She designed and launched the Sociology program in the fall of 1990, according to her homepage. Baker said, "I have many memories of CSUSM in its earliest days. I was very active in faculty governance at both CSUSM and the Statewide Academic Senate in the earliest years." Baker said that she is "very pleased to have been a part of [the effort to provide students of all backgrounds the access to a Sociology degree]." She added, "Joining the effort to found CSUSM, and in particular the Sociology program at this university, has given me a chance to make a difference." As a member of the Statewide Academic Senate, Baker said she "learned a lot about the CSU system, and the other senators gave me an earful about what they thought about the CSU starting a new campus, namely Cl a s Founding Dr. Terry Baker-Degler, Courtesy of her CSUSM Home Page sif ieds per week for a nine-month-old. West San Marcos area. Must have previous experience and references. Please call Carla Help Wanted: Mother's Helper. @ 858-213-3459. 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KRONE Pride Staff Writer and Sports Editor Cal State San Marcos men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Mammoth Lakes, CA, for a high-altitude training session from -Aug. 24 through the 31 of this year. The reason behind this type of training was to increase the lung capacity of the runners. In doing so, they increased their stamina making it easier for them to gompete at lower altitudes. "The thin air and less oxygen forces the body to produce more red blood cells, which increases the oxygen in your blood," senior Brian Sullivan explained. th st The course length that the women's team, runs for each event is five kilometers and the distance for the men's team, is eight kilometers. With half of the women's team, and nearly half of the men's team being returning runners, there is no reason for Cougars fans to think that this year will be anything out of the ordinary for this exemplary program. Returning runners for the women's team include seniors Lanele Cox and Camille Wilborn; and juniors Katherine Niblett and Felisha Mariscal; and sophomores Samantha Delagardelle and Manal Yamout. New to the team include, junior Megan Katlinger a transfer from U.S. Military Academy at West Point andfivenew freshman who include Ann Marie Byrne from University High School Yolanda Carillo from Temecula Valley r Sullivan Strides By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor Cross Country runner Brian Sullivan is a 22-year-old senior majoring in psychology. This team leader was born in Spain and has lived in New York, Virginia, Georgia and Florida. From the ages of 10 to 14, he went to school on an American military base in Rota, Spain. He tried out for the cross country team at St. Augustine High School in San Diego. Sullivan promptly made the varsity team at his high school during his freshman year. He never competitively ran before high school; however he was a natural and it showed. How to High School, Carissa Marin from Canyon Springs High School, Sara Dates, a transfer from George Fox University in Oregon and Carey Sperry from Simi Valley High School. With these ¡six returning women and the six new members that are added to the squad, making Nationals, which is the goal of the team according to Coach Steve Scott, will be no easy chore. This would be due to the fact that the team will be running in what is thought of as a very competitive and talented region. Last year's team did not qualify for Nationals, but in 2000 theyfinished2 0 overall. Hopes are highfora return to glory. in the nation within the preseason National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) polls. "We have a good shot at being top five and could even win the National Championship," said Sullivan. The men's team has seven returning members who include seniors, Kris Houghton, Robby McClendon, Brian Sullivan and Omar 'Zavala; and juniors Mike Shannon and Justin Lessel. Sophomore Rene Reyes rounds out the returning lettermen. Ten new team members have joined which include, Jesse Armijo, a junior who transferred from Saddleback College; Tony Herr, a sophomore transfer from California Baptist University; Andrew Lewis, a On the other hand, the men's sophomore transfer from Alliant team has been ranked ninth International University; Marco th He enjoys running to areas that have beautiful sights. Sometimes, he will run to the top of a mountain just to witness the setting sun. Other times, he will get up really early in the morning in order to run along the beach and watch the sunrise. Running allows Sullivan to think. " Running is a mental escape from reality, no matter what is going on," he said. fdk favorite thing to do in his spare time is to have fun with friends in Pacific Beach. He works at . a shoe store called "Running Center." He is also a private tutor in all subjects for two junior high school students, with whom he has developed a great relationship. Alvarado, a freshman from Don Bosco Technical Institute; Wes Bryant, a freshman from Upland High School; Kevin Knight, a freshman from Arroyo Grande High School; Richie Gray, another freshman from Upland High School; Apolinar and Eduardo Mariscal, two freshmen twin brothers from Chula Vista High School; and Matt McCarron, a freshman from Terra Nova High School. With the experience of the returning runners and some new talent, this season promises to be both exciting and successful for the men's team. "I feel really strong about this season, we have a big group of guys with real talent. If we stay together and focused we will succeed," Sullivan insisted. Brian realizes that his cross country career will not last forever. " I just want to qualify for the Olympic trials in 2004 then get on with my life. Running will always be part of my life and I will never give it up," Sullivan explained. In the future, he would like to possibly pursue a career in abnormal psychology and is keeping his options open for any According to Sullivan, his career that might interest him. to y~mr îtoettts & Get 600 Whenever Minutes for $39.99 per month with F REE weekends and NO long distance or roaming charges Nationwide! Plus, you can get a Samsung R225 for only 99$ after $89 mail-in rebate. roetmingj Aadvanced Wireless; Inc. 630 Nordahl Road, San Marcos (760) 291-1170 �MBA from page 1 that mixing state and non-state money isn't done, "you keep those pots of money separate". Apparently the college of business and extended studies developed the hybrid in order for the university to be able to offer a competitive MBA program, as competition for graduate students in MBA programs has increased because ofnon-accredited programs and the Internet. And while some students have expressed their concern that the program problems might devalue their degree, Gonzalez has assured both students and the business community that "the quality of the program was not affected." Since May 2002, the MBA program is running on state money only. Gonzalez explained that those involved in starting up the MBA program, one of whom was Dr. Bill Stacy who was president of the university at the time, were "entrepreneurial" and "creative" and focused on trying to get an MBA program established. The report claims that the program problems were worsened by the high turnover in its administration and faculty. In the last 10 years, the college of business has sustained a loss of "at least 10 faculty members", and there have also been eight permanent and acting deans. President Gonzalez assured the media during a press conference in July, that "there was not any fraud involved" and the procedures and practices causing the problems have been corrected. The chancellor's office report did not name names and Gonzalez has suggested that the people who may responsible are no longer with the university. Former program director George Diehr said that from the beginning the auditors seemed focused on reaching conclusions that supported President Gonzalez. and act on the recommendations made in the report, and to determine if the problems in the program were caused by "errors in judgment" or if anything illegal or unethical was done and by whom. The committee was expected to present their recommendations and findings to Gonzalez within 60 days. The following CSUSM staff and faculty members make up the committee: Chair Marion Reid, Jackie Borin, Silverio Haro, G. H. "Bud" Morris, Norm Nicholson, Sandra Punch, Miriam Schustack, Laurie Stowell, and Rich Vanderhoff. George Diehr, former director of the MBA program from 1995 to 1999, and current head of the The CFA has questioned the campus chapter of California effectiveness of a committee in Faculty Association (CFA), which a few of its members rely insists there has been no misuse on Gonzalez for budget approvof funds and all the "expendi- als, promotions and pay raises. tures and activities in question Lillian Taiz, CFA vice presihad top CSUSM administrative dent, believes the committee approval." However, the report should be mtfde up of "outside claims, "necessary presiden- experts" rather than a committial approvals were not always tee that "is stacked with people properly obtained" and that the who are close to the president." program's money was handled in The CFA is concerned that an a way that benefited faculty and internal committee will absolve administrators. Diehr and Jack high-level administrators of any Leu, a former program director responsibility for the problems in from 1999 to 2001, are adamant the program. in their claim that neither faculty nor administrators at the business According to the North school made money as a result of County Times, in a letter Taiz the blending of the programs and recently wrote to Gonzalez, she funds. Diehr pronounces these claims that the charges made charges "reprehensible." by the chancellors office will be shown to be "simply fabrications As a result of the audit, Presi- designed to destroy the reputadent Gonzalez has organized a tions and careers of respected" committee to investigate charges teachers. Taiz also wrote "the creation of this in-house com- within this article.] mittee puts [Gonzalez] out of [The San Diego Daily Transcript, sync with the public's demand San iego U for openness. At its worst, your tthe NorthDCounty nion Tribune and he imes contributed reluctance to establish an inde- to this article. In Tddition, informaa pendent investigation suggests tion used here was taken from the you have something to hide." 1999 and 2002 audit. Special thanks to San Diego[The pride will continue its cover- Union Tribune reporter Lisa age of the CoBA MBA investigation Petrillo for her cooperation.] in future articles.] [The 1999 statewide audit and the 2002 chancellors audit can be viewed by visiting www.csusm.edu/ pride and clicking on the audit links ^ XLUB SPOR mm, TIME: 12:00 PM PLACE: FouiÉerlWaia DATE: S p ^ l o i l l 1. CAL STATE STUDENT 2. PARTICIPATION FEE 3. PROOF OF INSURANCE Contact Information: koon002@csusm.edu cgaHego@csusm.edu S ign u p e arly f or C al S tate S an M arcos S urf T eam T ryouts! 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Rancho Sante Fe Rd. �W alking: Is It R eally So H ard? By KURT B.MAYER Pride Staff Writer Why is it so hard for everyone to walk around campus? It is true that there is a parking situation underway at this university, and that there is such an abundance of vehicles that the main entryway is lined with cars from end to end. In this congested state it would seem logical to simply park wherever there was the least amount of confusion and the most available space, even if it was a further walk. Yet this does not seem to be the case.. Like many students, I myself have fallen prey to the "vultures" which scavenge our parking lots looking for the closest possible space. The feeling of being stalked is quite clear when it happens. An ominous presence overcomes you, like you are being watched. You slowly turn your head and see a blue Honda civic trailing you, pacing you. You can try to dodge the scavenger by cutting through Indeed, the campus has needlessly delayed in constructing an accommodating parking facility for both students and staff, thus allowing the vultures to multiply and run rampant through our parking lots. Perhaps the funding is simply not yet present for a five, level garage. Yet the campus still decides not to blacktop one of the neaiby vacant fields, if only for an immediate-term solution. I have paid my $62 dollars for a parking permit Yet to spite thè game and avoid the vultures, I proudly display my red token ASI and its Rules Recently, ASI asked one of the student representatives elected last spring to resign. Evidently, she did not attend a "mandatory" ASI retreat over the summer because of family obligations that required her to leave California. I understand the reason for the retreat was to provide the new officers with information they will need as student representatives. I believe, however, the ASI is not acting in the student body's best interest when it adheres to average, I find it takes less time to hike the distance than to hunt for a parking space. Despite -this simple reasoning, as I hike up Craven Road I see countless others foolishly wandering into the vultures' lair, and I shake my head in bewilderment. Once again, I ask you: why is it so hard to walk? Walking is good exercise! In addition to doing two hundred repetitions on the- built-in California State University Stair Master, the extra twenty to forty pounds of books each student carries offers a slightly more extensive workout — and that's great for your heart and lungs! Plus, we have more time to talk on our cellular phones and bask in the warm September sun. to the next aisle where your car is really parked, but the scavenger will quickly circle around the bend and be there, waiting for you. Only when you reach the safety of your car and vacate your parking space with immediacy will the vulture back off — slightly. The instant you are clear the vulture dives in and seizes the precious parking space. rigid rules instead of applying common sense when conducting business. Although she ran for a relatively minor position, the student in question received more votes than any other candidate did. If she resigns, her post will remain vacant until it can befilledby an appointee. In other words, someone who did not run for office can replace someone elected by the students, although neither attended the retreat. Where is the logic in that kind of thinking? from the parking lot of the "P" building on the far western edge of Twin Oaks Valley Road. I then proceed to hike up the And whose rule is this mandatory retreat anyway? If ASI made the rules, then our elected leaders can certainly make exceptions. If the school is making the retreat mandatory, then I believe a serious conflict of interest may be occurring. Try to follow my logic on this point. Raise your $62 dollar parking permits high, and climb the Cartoon by Desmond Barca university mountaintop. (Just be sure to watch out for the preying vultures.) Many of thé most mountainside and two hundred intelligent individuals I have odd steps to whatever third floor e t classroom I must presently be uver met work and study naottthis niversity. Certainly it is oo attending. I do not mind. On hard for us to walk. university counterparts. If the school foots the bill for the retreat, that would place the administration in a position of paying our student government leaders to act in a certain manner. The ASI would then lose its autonomy to the university that places restrictions on who can run for a student government office. LETTERS The school tells the students running for office that if elected they must attend a mandatory retreat. The retreat indoctrinates the students on how the school operates so that the student leaders can interface with their the student could have served in her position without attending the retreat. She and the people who voted for her deserve better. I would appreciate a response from the ASI on this point. Steve Compian Graduate Student The student, the top vote getter in last spring's election, would lose her elected position to a flawed system. Had she not run for office and simply applied for an appointment tofilla vacancy, The Pride and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. 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Letters to the editop should include an address, telephone number, e-mail ; A �F eminine Composure By KENDRA GOODALL Pride Staff Writer Though I am not involved in any clubs or extracurricular k activities, I would like to \ get to know more of my fellow CSU students S f c ^ J ^ ^ V beyond the class^ room. In fact V V last \ JMSLjustmonth Aj ^roiOK. I \X V\ \ j «k m id f ^S^W^ 3 ^/MPI wf m was m discussing this subject * with my friend, who graduated from SDSU three years ago. We both meet plenty of guys, and girls for that matter, when we go out. Yet we never really met many people at college. After reading Eric's article Male Angst I realize we are not the only ones who wonder why. My friend, Nicole and I are both fit blondes and don't have any problems picking up on guys if it is necessary, but actually it has never come to that. Even though it is 2002, girls still like it when guys make the first move. Now that doesn't mean using some lame pick-up line on the girl sitting next to you in class, college girls are too smart to fall for that. Since the guys at CSU i are also very intelligent why not use your brains to strike up an interesting conversation. Though the idea of a party always appeals to me, in fact love to throw them. But every time I do throw a party it requires some investing for drinks and appetizers and if you invite people that you don't know then you have to make sure that there is someone big enough to throw anyone out who causes a fight. Plus you have to make sure that no valuables are left out in case a thief happens to get word of the party, and we haven't even But she did something that most people at CSU rarely attempt; she sat at my empty table and started up a conversation. gotten to the idea of thé police coming. Because even though I like to give mankind the benefit of the doubt that these things won't happen I would be ignorant to believe that the possibility isn't out there. Anyone who has thrown more than one party of 100 people or more knows what I am talking about. Now don't jump to conclusions here, I am not against anything that Eric said I am here to give suggestions from a single girl's perspective. In fact I would like this to continue on to a weekly column. But it doesn't have to be for just single people. I think that the whole school could use some help on getting to know each other better. For those 21 and up, there are great clubs that host 'college night' in which anyone with a student ID gets a discount on drinks. For those under 21, we could have a weekly posting of the best movies out and plan a CSU night starting at a local restaurant and ending at the theatre. Yet the best way to meet people from CSU is at the cafeteria, even though I have never formed a relationship with anyone there, In fact the only person who actually suggested going out was a girl from Greenpeace, who didn't even go to college. She didn't 'pick-up' on me because I'm really only attracted to men. But she did something that most people at CSU rarely attempt; she sat at my empty table and started up a conversation. Luckily we had common interests. So she invited me to meet her friends at á club downtown that weekend She even wrote down the directions and time they were going. If a guy were to make the same effort I would have been even more willing to go. Yet there are two key things that guys should remember when taking such an approach, First, it is good to find a common interest and keep a conversation going for a little while, or wait until after you have met up with the girl more than once before asking her out. Second, girls feel more comfortable in groups, or if they are at least given the option to bring a friend. So ask her and her friends to meet up with you and your friends! Anyhow the first step begins with you; yes you, whoever you are. If you want to meet more people you have to approach them with some wit or topic of conversation beyond, "hey babe, you want to go to a party with me". Believe it or not most of us girls have heard that line before, ^ ^ • P P P P ^ ^ ^ j n s u r a n c e isn't what it used to be. Our people and technology are as diverse as ever. We are building a strong future for individuals with energy, ideas and ambition to match our own. 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His roommate was the last one to see him last Wed. at 10:00 a.m. at their apartment. A junior majoring in communication and a snowboarder, Zíngaro was scheduled to attend CSUSM classes on Wed. but never showed up. In addition, he never went to work at Tony Roma's restaurant in San Marcos to what would have been his second day on the job. Before disappearing, Zingaro called his employer to let him know that he would be late because he needed to come to CSUSM. He said that he needed to make some arrangements for a class. "He called and said he was going to crash a class and he was running late," said one of Zingaro's co-workers. Although Zingaro has not been seen since last Wednesday, his belongings, which include schoolbooks, clothes, and his surfboard, are still in his apartment. Both of his parents have said that he is not the kind of person to disappear without calling and that he kept in close touch with them as well as with his younger brother. However, the police do not think there is anything unusual about his disappearance, other than that he has turned up missing. There is no suspicion of foul play. starting classes. His father has said that there has not been any activity in his bank account since he disappeared. Family andfriendshave also said that he is a responsible person and has not been known to use drugs. They have also handed out many flyers about Zingaro's disappearance to the community. The police are asking those who have information regarding Zangaro and/or his car whereZingaro is 22 years old, 5 abouts to call (760) 931-2197. Zingaro's mother said to have feet 11 inches tall, and weights talked to him a week ago. "I 175-180 pounds. He has wavy [The San Diego Union-Trihave no idea what could have brown hair with blond tips and bune and the North County happened to him," she said. She blue-green eyes. He is suspected Times contributed to this article.] also added that he was excited of driving his blue 1989 Mazda about his new job and about pickup, California license plate • ^ ^ I P ^ • IMBl i 5U57091, with a camper shell, because it is also missing. He was living in Lake Tahoe where he was attending a community college before coming to Carlsbad in May. s s i n c i Disappeared Without a Ttace!!! P lease H elp U s F ind ALEX ZINGARO SBMIejMUgj weed Your i Help! •OS/Blu H M azda P ick-Up w / B lue > ü p ^ Calif. State San Marcos Student Last seen Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, in Carlsbad (near Ei Camino .Real & Carlsbad Village Road) If you h ave a ny i nformation p lease c all t he C arlsbad P olice Dept. 760-931-2197 7 60-518-5805 or 9 49-770-5242 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2002-2003</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The thirteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pride September 10, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource The Pride's Vol. 10x, No. 2 edition highlights the grand opening of the new Arts and Science buildings, a Q&A on Islam, and irregularities with the CSUSM MBA program. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Arts donation Islam Jean and W. Keith Kellogg II MBA Science Hall The Dome https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/98a7bdd1822fc65a81128fdba1739c9d.pdf 41bf361f5765f961afd275787df52977 PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY S AN M ARCOS PRIDE >SEP 18 2002 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 7,2002 Information Services C S Ü S M M i s s i n g S t u d e n t By MARTHA SARABIA Lead Editor and that Zingaro's blue 1989 Mazda pickup with a camper Cat State 0an Marcos student, shell was in the lot. S * Alex Ryan Zingaro, who was considered missing last week, Scott Alderson, was found dead by a family of Zingaro's roommate hikers last Thursday afternoon and long-time friend, on the mountains near Big Bear said, "No one can put Lake in the San Bernardino any of this together National Forest. He apparently as to why this went hung himself. so far." He said to believe that Zingaro "It's absolutely a suicide, pos- was looking for happisibly the day he left," Carlsbad ness and he prays that police detective L t Jim Byler Zingaro in fact did said. Byler said to think that find it. He also added, Zingaro might have been where "He was excited about he was found dead since he dis- moving to the beach appeared on Sept. 4. Linda Myers at the same time he of the San Bernardino County was depressed about" coroner's office only said that this leaving the mounact seemed to be self-inflicted but tains. We had a great that the doctors will review the time at Lake Tahoe." body to determine the cause. Alderson also Authorities said that the body added that as Zingaro's mother was found about 100 yards said before and published in The behind a parking l ot at the U.S. Pride, Zingaro seemed excited Forest Service Discovery Center about moving from South Lake F VOL.XNO.in o u n so he could work with a snowboarding company. Alderson also commented that Zingaro's family is having a rough time right now. Tahoe to Carlsbad a few months ago to attend Cal State San Marcos as a junior. Zingaro, according to Alderson, wanted to get his communication degree d D e a d ment of communications, the Pride was unable to attend. Zingaro's family said that they found the note late Tuesday and reported Wednesday. However, by then Alderson had already The news of the 22- told police about the note, found year-old junior, major- on Sunday, during an interview. ing in communication, missing since last week According to Zingaro's father, had an unexpected A1 Zingaro, Zingaro's message change in tone when said that he was going to go away Alderson found a note and come back soon. He also said last Sunday next to that at the end Zingaro said he Zingaro's computer. would see them soon and that he Zingaro wrote the note did not seem to be depressed neibefore he left and said ther did he considered this to be a that he would be going suicide note. However, Alderson away. He told Zingaro's and Byler said that the note said family either that day that Zingaro was going away or the next. Neverthe- for a trip but did not mention less, the Zingaro family the destination and that he had continued to make press been depressed. Therefore, when appearances to ask for this note was found and notified the community's help by the police on Wednesday, to continue the search. They also the search for Zingaro stopped came to CSUSM last Tuesday, because according to Byler the but due to a lack of communication from the CSUSM departSee MISSING, page 12 H IGHLIGHTS News Dra. Stella T. Clark, la fundadora del Departamento de Idiomas y Literatura Hispana de CSUSM en proceso de retiro página 2 The Appearing and Disappearing Act of Your Class Schedule page 3 Islam in Context: Dr. Moukhlis presentation on Islam. page 3 Feature September 11: A retrospective page 6-7 Sports Cross Country Teams Push for a Strong Season page 8 Substitutions Subdue Women's Soccer Team page fc Arts & Entertainment A guide for entertainment. page 5 Review of "American Idol" and "Halo" page 9 Opinion Several letters to the editos about campus, social, and political issues. page 10-11 Parking: the Bad, The and By GAIL TARANTINO Pride Staff Writer The current parking situation at CSUSM is easy to understand - there aren't enough spaces. Student enrollment for this semester is approximately 6900*, which is the highest in CSUSM history. This is a 14% increase over last fall. While our enrollment increases each year, the number of parking spaces stays the same. Patti Hale and Robert Williams in Parking Services gave me the break down on the parking spaces. There are a total of 2414 When asked how students spaces, of which 440 are for the are handling the situation, Hale faculty. In addition to the parkand Williams said that return ing lots, there is also off campus students, who remember how parking, stack parking and curb much worse it was, are thankful for the stack and adds curb parking an additional 751 spaces, for options, and that it seems to be a grand total of 3165 parking mostly new students who have spaces. I see. We have 6900 stubeen the most upset about the dents and 3165 parking spaces. lack of parking. This means the only time there isn't going to be a parking probWilliams mentioned that for lem is during the summer and on the first time, he has actually Fridays. received calls from parents com- COMMENTARY Good, the Ugly every day in order to clarify questions she has about curb parking and the shuttle, but she has yet to find one. Swaynie wants to know where the shuttle is and why sometimes the signs say curb parking is open and then other times the signs say it's closed? Do we have curb parking or not? There is no shuttle service at all being offered this semester, which can make off campus parking a little undesirable. And according to Hale, when curb parking is open it's because there are no spaces in the lots plaining about the parking proband when it's closed it's because lem on behalf of their kids. (A there are spaces available in the side note to college students who lots. have their parents call and complain for them: cut the umbilical The parking situation is even cord. You are an adult ~ establish more difficult for disabled stuyour independence now and take dents and faculty because the care of your own business.) number of parking spaces for Hale and Williams also disabled persons is based On the reported that students have requirement that for every 100 responded quite well to the park- regular spaces there has to be ing attendants and appreciate the one handicap space. This law assistance the attendants have doesn't take into consideration provided. However, not all stu- how many disabled people actudents are pleased. When asked, ally attend the university, and Sue Swaynie says that she has the handicap spots located in the See PARKING, page 12 looked for parking attendants �2 Tuesday, September 17,2002 NEWS T BE FEUDE Fundadora del Departamento de Idiomas Mundiales y Literaturas Hispanas en proceso de retiro de CSUSM Por MARTHA S ARABIA Editora Principal En 1990, la Dra. Stella T. Clark fue seleccionada para fundar el Departamento de Idiomas Mundiales y Literaturas Hispanas de la Universidad Estatal de California en San Marcos (CSUSM). Hoy, 12 años después, Clark está en el proceso de retirarse de su carrera de maestra que ha mantenido por 38 años. Este semestre empezó su proceso de retiró cómo miembro del Programa de Retiro Temprano para la Facultad (FERP), dicho programa del sistema universitario estatal (CSU) tiene un proceso de 5 años en el cual la futura facultad jubilada empieza a adaptarse poco a poco a lo que será su nuevo estilo de vida. Este programa consta de dar clases un semestre y el siguiente no, y así sucesivamente hasta los cinco años cuando la facultad se retira totalmente de su área de trabajo. "El departamento debe irse a la dirección de la gente nueva, que llegó en los 90s, que tienen nuevas ideas porque ya hay muchas cosas que se enseñan en las universidades que no se enseñaban antes," dijo Clark. Entre uno de estps cambios mencionados por Clark está la tecnología y la alta popularidad y uso de la Internet en aulas escolares al igual que los usos profesionales del español. "Hay gente que viene con otra mentalidad, una mentalidad más abierta hacia nuevas blería Jeromes. ideas y nuevos campos coordiClark todavía recuerda el día nando más campos de estudio," que f ue comisionada a gastar en añadió Clark. dos meses $150 mil dólares para De acuerdo con Clark, desde obtener todo el equipo necesario el principio de la fundación se para el laboratorio de lenguaje actualmente localizado en Uni- trató incluir todos los idiomas versity Hall 240 y 260, al igual posibles. Para ella, el saber otros que la planeación de los cursos, idiomas da más poder a las perla licenciatura, y la manera en sonas. "Aprendan otro idioma, servir a la comunidad. "Me porque una persona que sabe interesó mucho la idea de fundar otros idiomas tiene más poder... y de iniciar algo nuevo y buscar Si todo el mundo aprendiera gente nueva que quisiera trabajar otro idioma, entendería mucho conmigo," expresó Clark. Ahora mejor a la gente que no conoce después de 12 años de haber fun- y hubiera menos problemas," dado el departamento y de ser la dijo Clark. Ella comentó saber un encargada del departamento por poco de francés, alemán y portusiete años, Clark comentó sobre gués además de dominar el inglés pomo se siente dejar el programa y el español. Después de dejar su trabajo de 1-9 años en la Universidad Estatal de California en San Bernardino, Clark se encontró con la ardua tarea de fundar ló qué hoy día es el Departamento de Idiomas Mundiales y Literatura Hispana localizado en University Hall 221. En ese tiempo, CSUSM que ella fundó, "Muy bien, sé que constaba, con 250 alumnos y se Una de las cosas que Clark lo dejo en buenas manos." encongaba e n Válléeitos,- a un considera que ha cambiado desde lado de lo que hoy es la mueel inicia de la fundación de esta universidad es que "se va perdiendo un poco el contacto pero se gana la vida" refiriéndose al gran crecimiento de estudiantes que hace que se pierda el contacto cercano entre maestros y alumnos pero a la'misma vez da más vida a la vida universitaria. Asimismo, otros de los cambios más notorios e importantes para Clark han sido la implementación del programa de maestría en español y el crecimiento del tamaño de la universidad. _ Insurance isn't what it used to be. Our people and technology are a s diverse a s ever. W e are building a strong future for individuals with energy ideas and ambition to match our own. 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A ella le gusta vivir en la ciudad en la que trabaja para poder conocer mejor a la comunidad. Por tal razón, dice disfrutar de eventos como la Guelaguetza al igual que mirar personas jugando fútbol en las canchas universitarias en los fines de semana debido al gran número que viene a la universidad. En la carrera de Clark, la fundación de un departamento de idiomas no fue el único problema que enfrentó. "Cuando yo me gradué de Kansas, todos los profesores eran hombres, hombres y americanos," dijo Clark sobre su generación. También dijo que en ese tiempo usualmente las personas pertenecientes a las minorías o de género femenino no eran maestros en universidades. Por tal motivo, ella dijo, "Me gusto servir de ejemplo para las personas que se quieren graduar y que creen que no pueden porque son Latinas, porque son mujeres o porque vienen de una sociedad que no admite este tipo pero que si se puede." jos. Por eso, Clark dice, "No se dejen vencer por los problemas que va a haber problemas pero que no son nada comparados con los problemas de la vida si uno no tiene su preparación académica." Este consejo Clark lo recibió de uno de sus alumnos que trabajaba en un servicio de limpieza por las noches y que ganaba una buena cantidad de dinero pero se sentía estancado en esa ocupación lo cual lo motivaba ir a la escuela para cambiar su estilo de vida. "Estudiar es una inversión emocional, psicológica, física, y económica pero que les va a rendir mucho cuando terminen... Es un regalo que uno se da a uno mismo," expresó Clark. Clark le tiene un gran y profundo amor a su carrera. "Creo que me pagan por algo que yo haría gratis. Los estudiantes son magníficos," comentó Clark. Clark empezó su carrera en 1964 como estudiante graduada y por primera vez enseñó clases tiempo completo en 1970. Ella obtuvo su licenciatura en la Universidad de Mississippi y su maestría eñ la Universidad de Kansas al igual que su doctorado. Fue en la Universidad <je Kansas, que conoció a su esposo de procedencia cubana con el cual tiene 35 años de casada. También fue ahí donde accidentalmente fue colocada en el programa de español en lugar de francés lo cual era su objetivo. De acuerdo con ella, así fue como encontró su verdadera vocación. La experiencia con CSU ha sido muy buena para Clark y es por eso que ella decidió venir a , CSUSM, "Eso siempre me ha atraído mucho de Cal State que atrae estudiantes que no es el estudiante tradicional de 18 años que le pagan los estudios sus papás, sino que es gente que trabaja y que tiene otra vida pero Clark nacida en Aguascalienque quiere mejorar su vida," tes, México, donde su abuelo fue Clark comentó. gobernador, y criada en la Ciudad de México, llegó a este país a la Su larga carrera de maestra edad de 13 años. Clark, de padre también le ha dado satisfacciones alemán y madre mexicana ambos una de estas es el tener la confi- profesores jubilados, vive en anza de estudiantes al igual que la Lake San Marcos. de sus compañeros maestros que acuden a ella para pedirle conse- The Appearing and Disappearing Act of Your Class Schedule By POLLY CHAROENKWANCHAI Pride Staff Writer Due to the sudden burst in enrollment, several classes were added to this year's schedule. Since some of these changes were made the week before the start of the term or even the first week of the semester, it was not possible to include them in the course schedule. In addition, some classes were cancelled and others moved to different rooms to increase the size of enrollment. This administrative course of action comes after the cancellation of many classes over the summer break. The decision to cancel these courses depends on a variety of factors. "The most common is low student enrollment," said Michael McDuffie, the Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences. According to McDuffie, courses like LTWR 115 or WMST 445 were closed because it "isn't cost-effective to keep it open" thereby allowing the money to be used for more popular classes that will serve more students. Other factors, such as consultations with the Department Chairs, the amount of available sections in a particular course, and General Education requirements are also taken into account when determining which classes to cancel. It is unclear if the currently enrolled students of these cancelled courses were taken into consideration as a deciding factor. one room to another" as well as changing "one time to another." This^ change is meant to benefit crashers and new students alike. Late demands for classes are resolved by moving the class into a bigger room. The academic schedule remains to be determined by a limited budget and limited space. The fees that are collected from the new enrollment is expected to be spent on increasing the "instructional budgets," therefore providing room for extra enrollment in the spring semester. A complete list of available courses is located in the College of Arts and Sciences advising McDuffie also mentioned that office or Craven 6211. in addition to terminating some sections, other modifications have also been made. These include "moving classes from �Tuesday, September 17,2002 3 East, and holds that theocracy is no longer a valid form of government and that the focus should be shifted to Arab Nationalism. Last week, Dr. Salah Moukhlis, Professor of Literature and Writing Studies, gave an informative talk on the historical context of modern Islamic culture. Attendance at this event was very low ~ the audience numbered less than a dozen — probably due to lack of awareness of the event rather than disinterest Dr. Moukhlis, originally from Morocco, volunteered his time, despite the low turnout, to provide those who wished to learn more about Middle Eastern culture the opportunity to ask someone withfirsthandknowledge. The,second school of thought is that the Middle East can be modernized without loosing its cultural identity by merging with western culture to the extent that it is useful and simply not adopting western attributes that conflict with traditional values. In describing this more moderate stance Dr. Moufchlis quoted Bryan S. Turner who argues: "What makes religious faith or religious commitment problematic in a global postmodern society is that everyday life has become part of a global system of exchange of commodities which are not easily influenced by political leaders, intellectuals or religious leaders." The main theme of Dr. Moukhlis' talk concerned the strategies that the Islamic world is using in order to deal with the problems associated with modernity; namely, in trying to modernize without jeopardizing traditional identity. According to Dr. Moukhlis, there are three schools of thought on this subject. The first is radical for the Middle The third school of thought is that modernism is too secular and holds too many perils, and that the best solution is to return to the pure or ancestral ways that Islam describes as the model for social organization. To contrast this isolationist view, Dr. Moukhlis quotes Monshipouri who argues, "It is essential... to remember that secular rational By DESMOND BARCA Pri(Je besign Editor norms and Islamic social ethics are not mutually exclusive.... The Islamists'choice need not be H reduced to negation or toleration H of secularism. Rather Islamists must create an equilibrium * bet\yeen continuity and change, ( j cultural stability and universal 3 civility, indigenous development and globalization, and communal identity and internalization of human rights." Dr. Moukhlis points out that, dating as far back as Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798, which he describes as being a huge a shock of modernism to the Middle East, the Arab world has felt a pressure to catch up with the West. While Moukhlis contends that most Middle Easterners like what the west has to offer ~ technology, democracy, and humanism — the west for them also represents violence, invasion, and the dehumanizing effects of colonialism. The values that the West holds as fundamental are universally admired, however the discrepancies between the theory and the practice cause disillusionment for Westerners and Middle Easterners alike. Giving voice to Arab sentiment from when he was living in northern Africa, Dr. Moukhlis said, "I love Dr. Salah Moukhlis, Professor of Literature and Writing Studies, speaks to mostly empty seats. what you love, too. But extend it are wary of loosing their cultural to me as well, please." heritage through Westernization are often left undeveloped. This is Dr. Moukhlis believes that a weighty concern for those culour current problems concern- tures that were on the receiving ing terrorism and radical fun- end of colonialism during the last damentalists are largely a result century. Dr. Moukhlis believes of the extremely poor economic that if we help to develop these conditions plaguing much of nations economically, without the the Middle East. High illiteracy, stipulation that they first accept and an economy that isn't even our cultural norms, then the relicapable of carrying those who gious aspect would reform itself. do receive education, provides Dr. Moukhlis reasons that if the an ample recruiting ground for number of poor young people is reduced, then it will no longer be militant fundamentalists. easy to convert this group to the Currently we have a trade beliefs of fundamentalism, and policy that is contingent on West- the result will be a more moderernization - those countries that ate society. Debate By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer Over one hundred people-ranging from grade school students to senior citizens gathered at 7 p.m., Thursday evening, at the Shadowridge Country Club Home Owners Association in Vistaf to participate and watch the annual mayoral debate. Enthusiasm was noticeably high during the introductory ceremonies, as everyone was anxious to find a chair in the crowded dining hall. With a few dozen still standing with their complementary snacks and refreshments, partly due to the large turnout and limited seating, the introductions began, and as the 3 candidates for Vista City Mayor took their seats, the forfrial dining hall grew silent in anticipation. followed by the current Mayor of Vista Ed Estes, and last but not least Morris Vance. Three candidates that were scheduled to speak but did not show were Craig Heiller, Joe Vargas, and Elvin Vega. Reasons for these three candidates not showing up were not given throughout the evening. All three candidates gave their five to ten minute presentations to either become or to continue as the mayor of Vista. While the candidates expressed their own personal goals and ideas, they also discussed similar issues they all felt needed adjustment. Similarly, topics ranged from traffic congestion to new and re-development of buildings and the beautifying of the older Vista The first of the scheduled Can- development. Current topics and didates to speak was Paul Eckert, developments in Vista included P ART W OWCH. M GENITALS Y "The Vista Village Project," which is a redevelopment of land purchased for over ten million dollars, costs upwards to $20 million dollars to develop and improve and is now being sold in the market of one and a half million dollars. from Other widely spoken events mentioned were the correlation of new development and traffic, There is some unrest about the current traffic congestion in Vista and bringing in new developments such as Lowe's, Home Depot, and additional shopping outlets may cause additional traffic. Also discussed was the fact that these additional structures will boost the economy and possibly make Vista a more enjoyable city to live in. To counteract the negative effects of these developments, candidates proposed suggestions ranging from widening both streets and side- walks, to additional traffic lights, opment structures, did not get which would provide a smoother addressed with concrete answers by the candidates. flow of traffic, After the candidates finished up their speeches, all welcomed and addressed many questions the members in attendance. With the audience asking more specific questions to their needs, each candidate talked for an additional three to five minutes in an attempt to answer their queries, While most in attendance were satisfied with the question and answer period, others were not. Clearly discontent grew among some members in attendance as certain candidates deployed obvious question-dodging maneuvers in an attempt to walk around questions at all costs. Sensitive or controversial subjects, such as the homeless population, homeless shelters downtown, and the building of new youth develDON'T TRY THIS AT HOME KIDDIES, I Upon meeting with random community businessmen and women after the event, it appeared that more thorough speeches, and addressing more specific issues and possible outcomes, might have been appreciated, while others were satisfied with what they were presented. For those interested in knowing more about these events and/or candidates, there will be a candidate dessert on Thursday, September 17th at 6 p.m. at the Shadowridge Country Club. Reservations will be required. For more information, call 724-2762. HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOYED THIS | WEEK'S STRIP, SEE you y I N HELL. �F UTURE TEACHERS Lunch 11-4 Dinner from 4 pm Happy Hour M-F 4-7 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd. In Restaurant Row! & PICKUP JOINT 760-591-9393 Can I b U y a drink, or $ a just want the money? Well, I'm hare, what's your second wish? 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It seemed surreal, too great to comprehend because hi our own backyard life was, for all intents and purposes.. .normal. It was easy to watch the smoldering ruins of two hundred and twenty stories and realize what an impact it would have. What would it be like to be there, to actually see first hand the destruction that has been wrought and the impact on the people of New York? Television can only show so much, it cannot accu* rately portray the feeling in th$ air, nor would it have the effect of witnessing firsthand what had really happened. For New Year's Day of 2002, a friend and I decided that we should witness first hand what had befallen our country. happened. Our hopes for seeing anything were becoming bleak as we noticed a line stretched from St. Mark's cathedral, heading north into the city. We started walking along the line looking for the end but it just kept going. It stretched for two city blocks then took an abrupt left and continued down for another four to the edge of the site then c u ^ J back up again. We got i nlii^Smewhere around here and settled down for what seemed like a long wait. This was the coldest I could ever remember being. I was growing frustrated with the howling wind, against which my scarf seemed defenseless. It was then that it hit me. One of the many Shrines created as a memorial for those who lost their lives during the terror attacks one year ago . New York in the winter is as beautiful as it is cold. There's a certain appeal from the leafless tress and frost covered grass. As in the movies, many of the buildings are dirty and old but when set upon the white winter sky, they have a romantic appeal that screams "This is New York!' Our plan was to get as close as possible to the World Trade Center site and hopefully not get chased off by 'New York's finest.' It w asn't until we \yere in Times Square on New Year's Eve that we learned a public viewing platform had been opened earlier that day. Packed in with half a million other people it was-the topic of much conversation. Some did not want to go because they felt it was sacrilegious while others could not wait for the chance to see the awesome spectacle of destruction. Most however wanted to pay their respects, like a never ending memorial service, a form of prayer, and a word of silence, remembrance. The New Year rang in with red, white and blue confetti and a personal address from Mayor Rudolph Giulianni, who said that after September 11, we were all New Yorkers. marked for September 15 but never opened for consumers to take advantage, a closed coffee shop with 9-11 specials still in the window helps serve as a reminder that this area was completely shut down. Signs of life were becoming apparent as we made our way to the observation platform; the scene transformed from a bleak, empty reminder to the bustle that New York is associated with, only this time it was different. The cab ride was easy. We simply told him that we wanted to get as close as possible to the World Trade Center as possible. He nodded, having heard this many times already, and in silence we made our way to New York's financial district. Despite the cold, the sun was shinning brightly, reflecting off of huge office windows from the buildings still left in Wall Street. We were dropped off east of the World Trade Center on the edge Cabs were busy picking people off Battery Park. up and dropping them off but for one very different reason. They From there we made our way were coming to see just what had west, walking alongside the site and catching glimpses of the destruction in between buildings. What was really catching was the numerous businesses that were closed on 9-11 and became a kind of time capsule - a shoe store with a sale in the window The wind had yet to bother me in New York but standing next to a sixteen square acre hole, it swept through the site with a fury and without the towers to buffet it, it attacked at will. After two and a half hours of eternity and a chin I knew I had but could not feel, we made it back to the main street and started our slow procession towards the viewing platform. The sunshine seemed to have faded, replaced by gloom as slowly we marched and then all the various memorials left by family and well-wishers invaded our senses. Candles were still burning around make-shift signs and computer printouts of missing friends, husbands, wives, sons, and daughters. I wasn't feeling the cold from the wind anymore, just the piercing chill of these haunting images of smiling faces that would never again see the light of day. An old, rusty bicycle was chained to a light post and it seemed odd that the owner had not claimed it. Looking closer, there was no owner to claim. It too was a memorial, adorned in flowers and a rosary with a sign X anse» SSSSf**^SSSi»S ** • ' illHIS IHifB tini C I Photo Montage By DESMOND BARCA Sii. l I» i * I . aijg^ f ttflil 3:.i « t i 3 mil ;H «ï\ 3*i i *J 3 %t * » ; ' ** % t �The construction continues at ground zero of the World Trade Center attack. paying tribute to the bike messengers who had lost their lives. It was strange: the news portrayed, endlessly, the fallen heroes of the Fire and Police department but you did not hear much about the little guys. That got me thinking, what about the janitors, the cooks, and the maintenance guys? There must have been thousands of these people that were equally affected by that terrible day. St. Mark's was an active recovery center for the World Trade Center. Exhaustedfirefightersand rescue workers made their way in and out and a hand painted sign on plywood made it explicitly clear that the entrance was to remain clear of people. We were almost there and we came upon the biggest memorial yet. Hundreds of pictures of missing people and signs of encouragement of shared grief from all across the country. Every state was represented here, every American from every ethnic group and culture. It was not that the memorial was so massive; it is that the depth and scope of it was. Some looked on in shock, others buried their heads in their hands and sobbed, while still others looked visibly angry. What was M B f l llllïSSiîiIg ft* ** ** ; *«, 1*1 Ij i I* * I' I People were quiet, walking the hundred-yard ramp up the platform and to the viewing area. Most kept their heads down, it could be said to avoid the wind, but I like to think it was out of respect. Police inform you when you get to the actual viewing stage that you have three minutes and three minutes only. They were serious. I saw them usher away many loiters except for one woman who was sobbing uncontrollably. They did not have it in them to tell her that time was up. It was easy to boot someone who had just snapped off twenty seven pictures and was reload" ing yet another roll of film, but how do you tell someone who is looking wildly into the crowd, through her tears of grief that it's time to go? Standing on the edge of the makeshift platform, it's impossible to believe what happened. I was right. Watching it on T.V. makes it seem small and unconnected. One of my first thoughts was that planes didn't do this, someone dropped about a hundred bombs. It looked like a war zone. The pile of rubble was obvious and backhoes normally 50 feet tall were so deep in the site you could only see the top of their buckets. Most of the surrounding buildings had half their windows blown out except for one. It was an older building, roughly forty feet high and made of concrete. It was melted. It looked like sulfuric acid had been dumped all over it and like a candle left lit overnight had just melted away. The human mind was not designed to take in a scene like ^rn^mmmmmmthis. 1: * SS*ftJ tlfflplt S*r so horrifying was that when you looked at a picture of a missing loved one, you could almost see them in daily life and you knew it easily could have been you. *»**•*! »••«• ****** ***** ***** T**»** ***** :V " t i l " . + ***** Imagine all of Qualcom stadium and the parking lot gone, just...gone. The sheer vastness of it all is incomprehensible. When our time came, we eagerly left because we didn't want anyone else waiting, waiting to offer prayers and condolences. Walking down the exit ramp people had scrawled messages on the plywood offering hope and unity with New York. There were thousands of them, yet the platform had not been open even twenty-four hours.. .amazing. Later that night we went to the M The families of victims light candles to commemorate loved ones lost in the attack. second time New York's tallest, the Empire State building. Looking south it was easy to spot the gaping hole that was the World Trade Center., In the coming years it will be rebuilt, probably not the same way, but the space will be filled. No matter what they put there, that hole, that space, will always be visible from the Empire State building and in the minds and hearts of those who were there. Local gangs try to out do one another with graphiti art Photos by Tor Freed" �C r o s s C o u n t r y T e a m s P u s h f or a S t r o n g By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor The Gal State San Marcos men's and women's cross country teams competed in the 59th Annual Aztec Cross Country Invitational hosted by San Diego State University on Sat., Sept. 14th, at Balboa Park. The men's cross country team finished third at the Aztec Invitational with an overall score of 74. The Cougars were eleven points behind the Sun Devils of Arizona State University, who placed second. The team score is figured by the order in which the top five runners from each competing school place; as a result, the scores are compiled and the lowest score wins. The men's team ran this eight-kilometer course at Balboa Park, which is known to be one of the more challenging and difficult courses due to its uphill and downhill time of26:31 5:20. Senior Robby slopes. McClendon's time of 26:58 5:25 placed him 16th. The Cougars participate in the National Association of Inter"A solid performance was collegiate Athletics (NAIA) but given by everyone. We have a big were invited to this meet which team so whoever doesn't comincluded several prominent Divi- pete at their best, someone else sion I schools. "That just shows it will," senior Brian Sullivan said. doesn't matter what division we Sullivan finished with a time 27: play in, we are just going to place 17 5:29, placing him 18th. Freshhigh," senior Kris Houghton man Johnny Cordis was right explained. behind Sullivan, putting him 19th, with a time of 27:32 5:32. Houghton ran with a time of "I gave everything I had," Cordis 26:315:20, which placed him in explained. the 10th slot overall. "After the second mile, Omar (Zavala) was The men's cross country "B" encouraging and pushing me, team competed in the Aztec which really motivated me to Cross Country Open Invitational finish strong," Houghton said. and placed third with a total score of 82. Sophomore Rene Reyes technically finished 11th; however, Justin Lessel, junior, finished he ran stride for stride with his 14th with a time of 29:13; running mate, Houghton. He Marco Alvarado, came in 15th also recorded that same excellent with a time of 29:17; Fresh- Season time of 19:57 6:25, which earned her an 11th place finish overall Junior Felisha Mariscal finished with a time of 20:28 6:35, which placed her 14th. Senior Lanelle Cox followed right behind, placing 15th with a time of 20:28 6: 35. Senior Camille Wilborn placed 19th respectively, with a Women's Aztec Cross Country time of20:40 6:39. Open Team Invitational "I felt [their performance] was The Cal State San Marcos wonderful. I really feel t hig^as women's cross country placed one Of our greatest teai$s we second at the Aztec Cross Coun- have ever had. It's going to be try Open Invitational and earned a a great season. We are only eight score of 64. They were ten points points off of Concordia and they below the first place team, the are third in the nation," Nibblet University of San Diego. "This insisted. was one of our greatest races ever as a team," junior Katherine NibThe men's and women's team blet explained. will compete next at the UC Riverside Invitational Sat. Sept. 21, Freshman Ann Marie Byrne at 8:00 o'clock in the morning. blazed a trail,finishingfirstwith a time of 19:42 6:20. Junior Katherine Nibblett finished with a man, Matt McCarron, placed 19th with a time of 29:45; Tim Irwin came in 23rd with a time of 29:55; Eduardo Mariscal, came in 26th with 29:55; and his twin brother Apolinar Mariscal came in 28th with 30:06. S u b s t i t u t i o n s S u b d u e W o m e n ' s S o c c e r C l u b T eam By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor down Cougar defending with constant substitutions and scored five more goals to end the game After competing in their first with afinalscore of 8-0. game of the season, the Cal State San Marcos women's The Cougars have a small 14soccer club team battled against woman roster; in addition to National - Collegiate Athletic that, two players could not play Association (NCAA) , Division due to health conditions. The One, San Diego State University Aztec's roster, totaling 25, was at Mangrum Field on Saturday, able to constantly put fresh legs September 14. During the first on thefieldwhen a substitute was T half, the Cougars held the Aztecs needed. "Everyone is enthusiasto just three goals; however, in tic and we have therightmind set the second half, the Aztecs wore and an awesome coach but we need more people," explained junior Carol Devendorf, one of the Cougar team captains. Devendorf pulled her quadriceps during warm-ups and tried to play but ended up limping off the field with her teammates by her side. Also, Freshman Cristyn Krause could not play because of bronchitis. "In addition to their studies, they are committed to make something very special happen. Our objective is to build on our goals to that are real, that can be defined and attained in order to make things work," explained Coach Carl Farmer, who was appointed to the position approximately three weeks ago. He has been coaching for women's AAA premier gold club teams for the pastfiveyears and previously for women's teams for 15 years. going," Casie Burke explained. ***For more information about how to become involved in Intramural Sports, contact the ASI Club Service Technician at x4990. For more information on Recreation activities sponsored by Associated Students, please contact Brad Schmidt, Club Service Technician, in Commons "This is our first season and it 203. takes time to know each other. Getting the girls involved is the key to get the soccer program ybtif I¡Ifij::,. zfnlimißed IWeekend mimfUesí Se0tisz0i9 J S325 Çoi? anlí/ 990 Get 600 Whenever Minutes for $39.99 per month with F REE weekends .and NO long distance or roaming charges Nationwide! Plus, you can get a Samsung R225 for only 99? after $89 mail-in rebate. & Poeimiit3 Aadvanced Wireless, Inc. 630 Nordahl Road, San Marcos (760) 291-1170 �The By GERALD JONES Pride Staff Writer If you haven't talked about, heard of, or watched one of the most unexpected hit TV shows of the summer, you must have been under a rock. "American Idol" took America by storm when it made its world premiere on June 11, at 9:00pm on Fox. Two nights a week, millions of viewers stayed glued to the TV to find out which potential Superstar hopeful would be ousted next. M aking The viewers called in each week to determine who gave a star-studded performance and who gave a not-so-stellar performance. Whether your favorite was RJ Helton, A.J, Gil, or the obvious sex kitten of the bunch, Ryan Starr, most viewers had their top three of who they thought would win. From an overwhelming group of surveys and public opinion, it was plain to see that Kelly Clarkson, Tamyra Gray, and Justin Guarini were the favorites who were predicted to make it to the grand finale show. of a shocking vote on Wed. August 21, Tamyra Gray was voted off which left Nikki McKibbin the mediocre mundane rock vocalist to be ripped apart vocally in the upcoming episode. Needless to say, the following week*America said farewell to Nikki McKibbin. The two-hour grand finale left the other two favorites Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini to battle it out with songs never heard before. To all three judges, Kelly Clarkson was the obvious choice for the coveted title of What made the show an even being the "American Idol" and bigger success is that they put As we all know, life does not 8.7 million viewers outvoted 6.3 the power in the public's hand. always go as we think it should. In million in favor of her. Kelly was an Idol then rushed off to a whirlwind of interviews, televisions spots, and the ultimate prize, an exclusive recording contract with RCA and an album due for release on November 26,2002. You may ask, "Well, what happened to everyone else?" Don't despair because you are in luck. All tenfinalistsare going on tour together to sing songs from the show and the "American Idol: Greatest Hits" album is due out Oct. 15. Word on the street is that RCA has also signed runnerup Justin Guarini and the lovely Tamyra Gray. If you just can't wait for each of their albums to hit the shelves, see them all on tour. Guess where is the first stop? Yes, it's San Diego on October 8. And to all you CSUSM students, auditions for "American Idol 2" will be coming to a city near you very soon. So get your vocal chords ready and pick out that perfect outfit because you might be the next "American Idol." AMERICAN IDOLS IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, San Diego; $28.25$48.25; (619) 220-8497. Halo T a ken to a Ne wer Lev e tries. This is all made possible by an online host called Game Spy Arcade. In order to use this Gunshots are fired. Your two host, one must go to the website: teammates are shocked and a www.gamespyarcade.com. little bit nervous because they Once at the site, players must may die and lose their first Halo battle online. All of a sudden, register to Game Spy Arcade and fhe cable cord link to the router also download Game Spy Arcade and the Xbox game system are tunnel. By registering to the disconnected and the game ends arcade, players now have access to the chat rooms for Halo, where leaving no winner. they can create chat rooms of The players are relieved, and their own in order to draw other yet it's remarkable that people players for possible game play. can now play games such as Halo in their homes against people When a player enters the room, from different states and coun- the player(s) who host the room By STEVEN ZAMORA Pride Staff Writer S ign u p e arly f or C al S t a t e S an M arcos S urf T e a m T r y o u t s ! Date: Saturday, September 2 8, 2 002 Time: 8 :00 a.m. Location: North Ponto (north e nd of Carlsbad campgrounds) Cost: $ 10.00 early s ign u p fee or $ 15 . 00 s ign u p fee at t he b each must ask the guest if they are ready to play the game. If he or she is ready, the guest and host must press the ready tab at the top left side of the chat room. After the "ready up" process, the host(s) presses the launch tab at the top left-hand corner that activates the game; the actual game play takes place in the tunnel. There are some negative aspects of online game play. In the chat rooms, many people talk down on your game playing skills and may say awful things about you because of the way you tend to play. Also, during the II ' take this game too seriously and end up getting overworked and often feel weak and worthless for losing against other players. The important thing to remember is that Halo is fun and not for people who can't control their emotions in the realm of video In addition to the benefits that games. Game Spy Arcade has developed, the online system is also respon-* Not many opportunities have sible for the formation of Halo been given to game players from teams in hopes that competing all over the world to play each online will show who are the best other, so take this information Halo players in the world. " as an opportunity to battle Halo globally and locally. Take caution when playing this game online, people tend to game, players may experience lag in the game where the game may stop when it is actually in session. However, this lag happens rarely and is only a small price to pay for the enjoyment of playing online. ¡¡¡¡11 l llllll • A NORMAL ROOMMATE • NUTRITIOUS DORM FOOD Contact Valerie Cuevas at ASI for entry form & A RANK THAT LISTENS TO ITS CUSTOMERS UNBELIEVABLE, BUT TRUE. Wl HEARD YOU. At Washington Mutual, we give our customers things they ask for, like truly Free Checking that doesnt pile on fees every month. 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The graducompleted - or thought they ation process, as outlined in a completed - all of the necessary faculty advising resources page, courses to graduate and then has a 22-step procedure. applied and were accepted by all (http://www.csusm.edu/ three of the university's gradua- AcademicAdvising/facres.htm/ tion reviewing components: their Graduation%20Process.htm ) faculty advisor, Registration and To begin, the student gets a Records, and a graduation techni- graduation application from cian. Registration and Records, fills it These are also students who have walked away from the university, degree in hand, ready to begin the next phase of their lives. Now the process is, for the most part, beyond the student. Registration and Records enters the application information into Banner (an administrative software system), and the yellow copy of the application is sent to advising. Imagine the deflated sense of accomplishment and the disruption to one's life that this would cause. Careers may have to be put on hold or even simply impeded. Relocating back to the San Diego area is likely necessary. And, one must find the financial resources and time to devote to reenrollment. Now let us see what the graduation 'technician' is up to. She or he runs a report to determine who has applied and reapplied for graduation. Each applicant's file is pulled from advising. Banner is checked to see if the applicant has transcripts that need to be copied from Registration and Records. Along with the retrieval of any and all necessary transcripts, approved alternate course agreements, independent study contracts and incomplete agreements are also gathered into the student's folder. I am sending this letter for a couple reasons. First of all, there is erroneous information contained within the article on HALO ("The Low Down on Halo") in the Arts section of The Pride's September 10 issue. The author wrote that it is possible to play through the levels cooperatively with up to sixteen players, he is wrong. With more than two players you can only play against each other, not against the aliens. Also, he failed to mention the online capabilities of HALO. out, goes to the cashier's office to pay fees (because apparently tuition is hot sufficient to cover paper processing), then back to Registration and Records to turn in the completed application. But then they get a phone call from Registration and Records, interrupting that next phase. The student is informed that "due to an error," they must return to the university to fully complete their requirements, and their degree is invalid until having done so. Editors: One student to whom this revocation happened inquired as to why he should come back, being that the physical degree was already in his possession. He-was told that his degree is now invalid, to be considered a forged document. So he returned to CSUSM to watch an employee in the Registration office shred his diploma, and he reluctantly handed over his tuition for the upcoming semester. \v Ü ÄI Lead Editor Lead Editor Design Editor Ifews EdStw OpiiiiQO Editor Spanish Editor Feature Editor * Arts Editor Sports a litor Graduate Intern Copy Editor Msiness Manager Advisor ...I would like to challenge him. With the XBOX, a cable or DSL modem, a computer and a hub you can go online and play people in HALO from all across the world. Not to mention that the official online service (XBOX LIVE) is going to be released by Microsoft in November (cost is $50 for one year, XBOX communicator and one game are included). 2 002 @ advisor. Upon meeting with the advisor, the student's major courses are evaluated, and then thefileis sent back to the graduation technician by the advisor. Back in the hands of the 'technician,' the file is, as the website says, "proofed, stamped and copied," and "checked to see ifNext, the student file is sent to there is a secondary major or the faculty advisor "accompanied minor." If there is, the process is with," as the website states, "a repeated all over again. memo instructing what the facThen finally, the file is sent to ulty advisor is to do." A letter is also sent to the student notifying Registration and Records. him/her to consult the faculty The Pride Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Martha Sarabia Alyssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Desmond Barca Jessica Krone Leiana Naholowaa Leiana Naholowaa Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall Again, thefe are 22 steps - and two semesters prior to graduation in which to complete them. And yet, we still cannot be sure that once that degree is in hand, it is ours to keep. So where does that leave us? It leaves us second-guessing the determinations of the people being paid to advise us because they cannot invariably be relied upon. It leaves us to be extra cautious about our own graduation planning. And, well, in some unfortunate cases it leaves us plain SOL, as the saying goes. The author of the article also mentioned that he is up for a battle with anyone who thinks they can play and that he is the HALO champion. This may sound ridiculous, but I would like to challenge him. I understand that it may not be appropriate that I address this topic in mail sent to The Pride, and not directly to the author, but this is the only way I could communicate with him. Matthew Alan Centofranchi Junior, HTM •resentthe majority cqpmlcm i 3 ^ ^ è ^^rial Ijoscpct^ t ^^^ " ., Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identificatiorL Letters may be edited for gratniMr and length* Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to the Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors; ft is the policy # The Pride not to print anonymous letters* ' Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial entetppses or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising* The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos communityestablishments. § ¡¡¡g! Ill IH l i The Pride Cal State San Marcos < 333ÔaksValÎeylÇmd . San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 I i §§1 ¡§ All opinions and letters to the editor, published in ^ Pr^fe represent the opinions of the author, and do ilot necessarily represent tBe views oi The E-mail: pride@csusm.edu • Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. lir^igjfed editorials rep-http://wwwxsnsxii.edn/pride * ^ ^Y^ x^ry^ / ^-y-Xy-'i �Response This letter to the editors is in response to last week's editorial regarding "ASI and its Rules." Each year with the re-election of the ASI Board of Directors, a retreat is scheduled to educate the Board on the corporation they will be running. The information and experience that the retreat j ffers is essential to the organization. In the past, there was no official p olicy requiring a Board member to attend the retreat, thus many put it as a last priority and did not attend. As last year's Board began to plan strategically for a stronger more active student government, they decided that the retreat was essential and ASI Board members needed to be to "A SI and held more accountable for their for office can replace someone actions. elected by the students, although neither attended the retreat." Let The ASI Bylaws, which are me explain. According to our created by ASI, were changed Bylaws, it states that failure to last year to incorporate manda- attend a mandatory retreat results tory retreat dates. These, dates in removal from the Board. It also were posted prior to and during states that any Board member the entire election process and who has been removed or who all potential candidates were informed they must be available to attend these retreats or they should not run for election. Just has resigned will not be eligible to clear up any confusion, ASI to reapply for any position on the is a not-for-profit student-run Board for the remainder of that auxiliary. The University does current elected term of office. not write our Bylaws, nor do they pay for our retreat. These policies were not made arbitrarily. They were discussed I can understand the concern and debated in Board meetings stated in last week's letter that last year, ultimately voted on read, "someone who did not run LETTER Comedy Hour on NPR By ERIK ROPER Hearing hypocrisy and misinformation usually makes me ill...but sometimes that sort of thing can be good for a few laughs. This morning I was flying to school listening to NPR when our illegally appointed "President" Bush (read "Betrayal ofAmerica", by Vincent Bugliosi, and "The B est after Iraq has continually dissed their Security Council's demands, it shows that the UN is powerless and ineffective. He told the UN that they were the largest multilateral organization on the planet and that for them to be effective and successful they had to back up their words with action. While that may be true, I find it laughably COMMENTARY Democracy Money Can Buy", by. Greg Palast to learn for yourself that I'm not whacked) came on the radio, addressing the UN. In between bouts of uncontrollable laughter inspired by his halftruth filled assertions regarding why the UN should support his proposed war on Iraq, I caught a few points I think pertinent to point out. of Bush to demand the UN's support, and hilarious when he said that he wanted the UN to be, "effective and successful." He said that Iraq needs to be punished for repeatedly ignoring the demands of the UN and the global community it represents. But what about all those times when the US has repeatedly ignored the demands of the UN? What about the global treaty Bush was telling the UN that if opposing land mines that every they don't support a war on Iraq, Where By CARLOS BALADEZ Pride Staff Writer It is the little things in this world that we have come to depend on, and it is the absence of those little things that are leading to the demise of the community atmosphere on our campus, at least to me. I am talking about manners, and how there has been a drastic decline of the use of manners in recent history, The bottom line is that people are simply rude. When I was younger, my father always told me to be a gentleman; I was told to hold doors open for females (or for anybody f or that matter), to always say please and thank you, and to always excuse myself in the case of accidental contact. These aren't hard rules to abide by. Yet everyday I see the door falling closed right as a man has passed through and a have other civilized nation has signed but we've unilaterally opposed? What about the Kyoto Protocol that we've unilaterally dismissed despite scientists within the Bush administration recommending that global warming is a problem we need to address? What about how the (JS feels it should be exempt from paying dues that all the its the minutes from those meetings are open to the public. Our meetings are every other Friday from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Commons 206. Our office is located in Commons 203. Please feel free to stop by Bottom line is that now they and find out what your Associare policy, and by law, we must ated Students are up to. adhere to them. Can they be amended? Yes. Can exceptions We encourage your questionbe made? With a majority vote of ing and curiosity regarding our the Board of Directors, yes. The operations, because ultimately individual did appeal the decision we are public servants to the to the ASI Executive Committee students of Cal State San Marcos. over summer, and based on items Enjoy the new semester! discussed in closed session, the request for an exception was not Jocelyn Brown granted. President/CEO Associated Students, Inc. I hope these facts clear up any confusion on the issue. The Board of Director meetings and and approved. The main goal for the decision was to encourage and support responsible decision-making, since ASI runs on student fees. we could set up a democratic government with elections that would be overseen by objective international observers. Yeah, right. Um, what about how, Human Rights Watch, one of the world's leading human rights orgs, has repeatedly condemned the US as one of the western civilized world's worst offenders of human rights? ij' Siti'-f-QiTil , Tbe part where he talked about democracy and elections was the best though. I could go on and on about that but I 've got a word C artoon b y count limit to adhere to and you D esmond B arca should really read those books for yourself anyways. all other member states of the UN are required to pay that Next time you're watching help the UN to be "effective and Bush on TV remember this - he successful"? is betting that you are ignorant and possibly even stupid - and Bush went on to deplore the if he doesn't feel that way, why poor human rights record of else would he spew forth the Iraq and how if we went in there hypocrisies that he does? and killed a bunch of people it would be better because then manners open), say "thank you." I don't ness. see that as being too difficult. Yet R eally... what am I asking you it is a small yet vital detail that is Finally the words "excuse me." to do? I 'm not saying that you largely overlooked. You WILL bump into somebody have to play "doorman" and hold almost everyday you are on If you are requesting the help of campus. It is inevitable that you the door open for every female you see, but I am saying that if somebody (say at admissions or will accidentally push somebody somebody is coming through the at the writing center), say please. while trying to get out of one same door you are, to hold the Can I please have this signed? Or class and get to your next class on door open. What is ten seconds I would like to make an appoint- time, and in the case that it does of your time? And please don't ment please. Altogether not a happen to you, say, "excuse me." use the excuse of you having to difficult task. Yet everyday I I 've been run into many a time on get to class on time, because if see the agitated student, who is campus and the other person just ten seconds makes the difference angry that something has not goes on his or her way. you deserve to be late. This is gone his or her way, taking a bad What is that?!? I mean really, not a hard thing to grasp; have attitude and forgetting manners if you bump into somebody have the common courtesy to hold a all together. the common decency to say, door open for an approaching These students often act as if "excuse me," and if you're in individual. the people that they are address- a particularly good mood, say Two phrases altogether not ing are just the "hired help" and it " I'm sorry." By the way, saying, too hard to say, and very easy is their job to cater to them. It is "excuse me" or " I'm sorry" is in to remember . .. "please" and amazing how much a "please" or no way an admission of fault. So "thank you." What is so hard "thank you" will help you along if you just don't say these catch about trying these words out? your way of getting things done. phrases because you don't want If somebody does something People respond to kindness much to sound like a jerk for bumping nice for you (like holding a door better than they respond to rude- into somebody, just know that woman is trying to enter. Rules gone? you are being more a jerk for saying nothing. I know there are probably some people nodding their heads as they read this article and if you are one of these people . .. make the change. You and I together will help revive the idea of being a society that takes others under consideration when striving for our own goal. . It is not about how many people you have to step on to make it to the top anymore. Mostly because people like that end up old, bitter, and alone. It is more about exercising a mutual respect for your fellow human. So please, let's try to exercise proper manners when walking through campus. �PARKING from page 1 lot below Chavez Plaza aren't conveniently located to the main campus for people with physical disabilities. Last week, student Lorraine Puckett was unable to get her wheelchair out of her van because someone had parked on the blue lines of the handicap space. People who turn the blue lines of a handicap space into makeshift parking spaces are asking for a very expensive ticket. CSUSM President Gonzalez explained that our parking situation is complicated because the state does not subsidize parking services in any way. Parking services must be completely selfsupporting. Gonzalez explained that to build the six planned parking structurés, no state funds can be used. Money for construction of die structures must come from parking services through substantial increases in parking fees. Gonzalez also explained that parking structures are extremely expensive to build. It breaks down to something like 12-18 thousand dollars per space. Therefore, if a structure had 1000 spaces, at $12,000 per space, that equals 12 million dollars for one structure. And that's the low end of the money spectrum. Gonzalez assures students that there is a committee currently working on the parking issue and looking at alternative areas and solutions. Gonzalez is waiting for the committee to report back to him with their recommendations. school, they'll be able to park because it's not going to happen while we are here. That is unless we can find a philanthropist whose ego would permit having a parking garage named after him. •Enrollment statistics are not official until the census is taken at the end of September. 6900 represents the opening day enrollment. This information was obtained from a media advisory sent to The Pride office on 9/10/02 Upon further inquiry as to how parking structures are financed, Rick Moore in Public Relations explained why the construction of even one parking structure is a ••Parking Services wanted long way off. Tofinanceconstruc- everyone to be aware that curb tion, the university must increase parking and stack parking is the parking fees. This increase offered Monday through Thurswould have to be in place long enough to accumulate enough money for a down payment and to demonstrate adequate cash flow to the bondholders before they would invest their money to finance the rest of the construction. • -• day and stack parking ends at 2 p.m. Both of these options are ending on September 26. For up to date parking information log o n t o w ww.csusm .edii/parking MISSING STUDENT continued frontpage 1 police thought he had acted freely. Zingaro's father also commented about the allegation of them withholding information from the police. He said that he was irate and that the timing stated by the police is way off. The parents said last Wednesday that they did not tell the police nor the public about the note when it was* found because they were concerned that something might have happened to their son and wanted the search to continue. to crash a class. He called his new job, Tony Roma's in the San Marcos restaurant row where he was getting trained, to let them know he would be late because he would come to CSUSM before going to work. However, he never went to either of these places. He used his ATM card in gasoline stations in Escondido and Carlton probably before going to the mountains, and the Carlsbad police suspect that he was traveling alone. Zingaro's service is going to be held today at 10 a.m. at Santiago Catholic Church in Lake Forest in Orange County, where his parents live. I i ;, Rest in peace. The Pride would like to express our condolences to the Zingaro family. Alderson last saw Zingaro on Sept. 4 when he left his apartment to come to CSUSM Maybe by the time my g randchildren and your children attend this Although Byler was critical of the family's decision to withhold information before the discovery of Zingaro's death, he said that Zingaro's parents will not be chaiged because they were not aware of the note when theyfiledthe police report and were apparently acting in good faith. [The L.A. Times and North County Times contributed to this article.] � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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The missile sent was an unmanned Minute Man III, and its destination was the Marshal Islands, thousands of miles away in the central Pacific Ocean. Weather experts say that the time of the launch and the clear weather conditions, played a significant role in creating the "twi- light affect" that many people saw that night. As the missile climbed to enormous altitudes, the vapor trail left behind the missile froze. Consequently, the rays coming from the still setting sun caught the frozen vapor particles, sending off a reddishwhite hue. Matty, from the Matty Show on 91X radio said that the United States Air Force (USAF) does inform the media about missile launches that are supposed to occur in the area. However, he stated that the releases regarding the launches are very vague. Apparently the USAF told 91X that there would be a launch sometime in September between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Not only is this a very broad window for a scheduled test, but it was also late, albeit only by a half an hour. Many students leaving Academic Hall noticed the event, and there was a strange mixture of emotions in the air. It was a combination of apprehension, awe, and amazement. Only after they realized that there was no apparent danger did it become apparent that the event was merely both an awesome and powerful spectacle. Official Air Force photo. Courtesy of www.google.com, reprinted with permission. Tough Time with Skate Parks in San Marcos By STEVEN ZAMORA Pride Staff Writer There are no skate parks in San Marcos, leaving the entire population of extreme sports participants, including skateboarders, inline skaters, and bikers, with no legal place to practice their sport. "There are no future plans for a skate park in San Marcos," explained Mayor of San Marcos F.H. "Corky" Snitb. However, Smith alluded to a new public park being built off of the 78freeway exit at Nordahl Road that should be complete by Janu- ary 2003. At the new San Marcos park, there would be an assigned area (approximately half the size of a basketball court) for local children and teenagers to ride their equipment. In this area, there would be no ramps, rails, or ledges to ride or grind on - that leavesflatground. This new park will not be a skate park because it will lack ramps, rails, and ledges, thus leaving public property as one of the few options for extreme sports participants to use. substantial amount of vandalism on our property. Such an example of vandalism is displayed in this photograph of a ledge at CSUSM. The marks on the ledge can be from bikers, inline skaters, or skate boarders. However, the fact remains that public property is being damaged, which is a common complaint that Bill Schramm, from the city of San Marcos Community Service department, is hearing from the San Marcos community. Schramm asserted that in the future of San Marcos, as many At CSUSM, there has been a as 24 new parks could be built, that may or may not include skate parks. He also said that construction of a skate park would not be worth the hassle, because local children and teens would still practice their sports on public property, even if skate parks were built. However, Robert Levienos of San Marcos, who is a professional inline skater, feels that a new skate park in San Marcos would encourage him and other extreme sports participants to refrain from practicing on public property, because they would have a place to legally skate. If there are no plans, there Damage to wall from skate boarding in front of University Hall. Photo by Desmond Barca For any questions or informamay not be a skate park in the future of San Marcos. This is tion on the future plans of San devastating news for people like Marcos, please contact your Levienos, who want to avoid local council members. damaging public property, but sometimes cannot help it if they have only limited options. �Textbooks: To Sell or Not to Sell? be bought back based on the judgment of the bookstore. Books not needed for the upcoming semester at any of the campuses that the bookstores serve may be given wholesale value and those books will then go to a wholesale company. By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer One area of concern that many returning students have, as the semester either comes to an end or gets ready to start again, is whether to keep those books from the prior Off campus book store serving semester or sell them back to the CSUSM bookstore. Students Palomar College. Photo by Tristan Nickey When asked about their invest heavily at the beginning of' finals week and throughout competition and what kind of every semester in books that they the rest of the year. markups they have on the books, are required to read, carry all Mangubat commented that it over campus, and keep in good According to Mangubat, there is a case-by-case scenario and condition all semester long. are many factors that determine that she was unable to speak in which books get bought back However, some pay upwards and which ones do not, as well as general terms, because virtually of $45.00 - $65.00 for a brand the amount paid for these books. every case can be different based new book and then only get as A list of textbooks is compiled on the number of texts needed, little as $1.75 back at the end of from textbook requests received the mix of new versus used texts the semester. Due to a lack of from faculty at the end of each available, and the final cost of knowledge about the policy and semester. Students get an aver- the book. She also added that the who determines it as well as the age of 46%-55% of the current bookstore does regularly "shop" amount to be paid for a buyback shelf price for books that are on the competition, including online book, not everyone understands the buyback list. The quantity of and other, to make sure that their the buyback policy of CSUSM books bought back is determined prices are as competitive and fair as possible. bookstore or agrees with it. by the difference between the number of books needed and the They do offer online services Sylvia Mangubat of Aztec number of books already on hand such as EZBooks and textbook Shops bookstores, which owns in the bookstore. shipping to home options to prothe bookstore at CSUSM, was vide students with convenience able to provide information When the set number of books regarding the official policy of required is met, students may sell and service without coming to the bookstore in person. Howthe bookstore on book buyback. additional copies to the bookever, these options can take According to official policy, textstore for wholesale price. Older between five to seven business book buyback is conducted at editions, out of print books, or days to reach your home and the end of each semester during books in poor condition may not There are many options for cost $7.00 for the first item and students other than the bookstore $1.00 for each additional item for at CSUSM. Many of the faculty shipping. required readings can be found Mangubat also added, "We at local bookstores and other would like our customers to alternative used bookstores. Off know that the bookstore makes Campus Bookstore, next to Paloevery possible effort to have the mar College, is another option best buyback list possible in order but please note - they only carry to pay the highest prices to the the textbooks required by Palostudents. We communicate regu- mar College. According to the larly with facility and encourage manager of O ff Campus Bookthem to order as early as possible store, they do not have any plans with an emphasis on submitting to add CSUSM textbooks to their their orders before the beginning inventory, because they do not of buyback. The benefit to each the have the space to include student to sell their books back to CSUSM required textbook in the University Store is that they their store. They also do not have not only receive a higher value any plans to move to a bigger for their book through us, but place. they make affordable used books available to future students on There are many online stores their campus." that will sell new or used copies of the book at possibly lower cost However, Joann Honeycutt, a than the CSUSM campus bookrecent CSUSM graduate who is store and ship them for just a few currently working on her teach- dollars or sometimes even free. ing credential, stated that she Some good websites to check was unhappy with the return when in need to buy textbooks www.varsitvbooks.com: she got from selling her books are and back to the CSUSM bookstore. www.bookbyte.com: She chooses to keep her books www.studentmarket.com. At from prior semesters as part of www.bookswap.com. students her personal library, because can place a classified ad to sell she sees more value in them than and buy used textbooks from the minimal amount that she is other students at competitive offered for them. prices. Clever Cultural B y AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer CSUSM is well known for its cultural diversity, both in education and in population, and it is this unique quality that enhances the campus' cultural experience. Professors like Deborah Small, Sonia Ruiz, and David Avalos eagerly devote their time and efforts to educating students about different cultures, and in a sense, opening up the world to them. This university offers many such opportunities to explore the wide varieties of people on the planet without even leaving the campus. tures (VPA 311) introduces students to a variety of cultures from around the world through various art forms, such as film, music, dance, and writing. This unique course utilizes the talents of several instructors, with Small acting as the "cheerleader for her colleagues," as she put it. With a new instructor every week, this course is more like a fun day at the cultural arts center rather than a required course. Tessa Allen, a CSUSM junior, enjoys going to World Cultures class because "it is so diverse, and it covers all mediums of art." Plus, the class is now located in the new 250-seat lecture hall in Deborah Small's World Cul- the Arts building, so it allows for Classes Multicultural Perspectives in used for the global awareness graduation requirement for lib- Psychology and Chicano Art in the Border Region were not Sonia Ruiz' Multicultural Per- eral studies majors. offered this semester, as they spectives in Psychology (PSYC 341) helps students develop a David Avalos' Chicano Art in are only taught annually; howdeeper understanding of numer- the Border Region (VSAR 323) ever, they will both be offered in ous cultures and ethnicities. This is a brilliant mixture of contro- Spring 2003. Due to the limited course offers students a valuable versial lectures and exceptional seats available, these classes fill tool in our ever-changing world, art. Avalos' class provides an quickly so students should regthe awareness of communication, open environment in which stu- ister for them immediately once culture, and people throughout dents are given the opportunity registration starts. the world. to explore the art that surrounds us. Perhaps the greatest learnIn cooperation with Professor The pre-requisite for this class ing experience is viewing the Small and her World Cultures is introduction to psychology artwork up close and personal class, all students are invited to (PSYC 100); however, students amongst the people who create attend a musical presentation of of all disciplines, including busi- it. A successful artist himself, Celtic music by world-renowned ness and communication, often Avalos helps his students to find artist Mary Jane Lamond on take advantage of the knowledge hidden meaning in art, including October 30th at 6 p.m. in Arts she has to offer. This class may poetry, paintings, and sculpture. 111. be petitioned sometime soon and ample enrollment. Bible Marathon is put into Priority By CARLOS BALADEZ Pride Staff Writer A group called Priority Christian Challenge set up just outside the library last week and set about reading through the bible in a marathon-like atmosphere. Volunteer readers started at 7 a.m. and read through to 9 p.m. Pairs of volunteers would read alternating passages for thirty minutes at which point two fresh volunteers would take over, and so went the cycle. Milt Hughes, a volunteer campus minister, and his w ife were responsible for setting up this event. With the sup- "The idea," Hughes said, "is port of faculty advisor Dr. Ng, to give college student's faith a the mission was a success. college education." The group Priority Christian Challenge measured their success by the is a non-profit organization that amount of students receiving is settled within clubs on college the idea. Hughes said that overcampuses around the country. all it had been a very positive Hughes said that there are about experience as many students, one thousand campuses that sup- along with faculty and staff, had port the club. It is a non-denomi- volunteered to be a part of the national group that focuses on readings. reading the bible for its own sake and to look at what it has The club was on campus all Volunteers reaiiing the Bible in front o f the Craven Hall Library. to offer. The value, according to last week during their marathon, Photo by Tristan Nickey Priority Christian Challenge, is and was able to read through that college students' needs are the entire New Testament, and because Priority Christian Chal- has been easy to come by as he addressed within the Bible. most of the way through the Old lenge is not an "in your face" sjpends his fourth year on Cal Testament. Hughes also said that kind o f church group, success State San Marcos' campus. �Cal State San Marcos Receives $1.98 Million to run Migrant Farm Worker Program By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer College of Education at Cal State San Marcos has received a grant for $1.98 million, for five years, to run the the College Assistance to Migrants Program (CAMP), which helps migrants, seasonal farm workers or their children in successfully completing theirfirstyear of college. The CAMP program offers academic, personal and financial support, followed by mentoring opportunities for the second year to help students complete their baccalaureate degree and a subsequent teaching credential for those who choose teaching as a career. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 88 percent of the 2,400 annual CAMP participants complete theirfirstyear of college successfully, and overall 75 percent graduate with bacca- 43 grantees are made up of institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations that cooperate with such institutions. The original CAMP concept was originally developed as part President Lyndon Johnson's, "War on Poverty" in 1967 and in 1972 thefirstCAMP grants were Dr. Necochea listed three awarded. major reasons for the need for CAMP at CSUSM: 1) the concentration of farm workers employed in the University's service area 2) the large number of CAMP In 1995, the Clinton admineligible students that reside in istration submitted a budget the area 3) the absence of CAMP proposing zero funding on the projects in Southern California. CAMP program which outraged migrant education advocates and Of the current 43 CAMP launched several campaigns to grantees in the U.S., not one save such programs. Congress exists south of Long Beach. The agreed that these programs were laureate degrees. ''Northern San Diego County, specifically Cal State San Marcos, has a tremendous need for CAMP services," said Dr. Juan Necochea, associate professor of Education at CSUSM who will co-administer the CAMP program. director, the San Marcos program will recruit from these areas," said Dr. Zulmara Cline, assistant professor of education and program co-administrator. an important investment for the future and funds were appropriated for the 1996-1998 grant years. In 1999 the CAMP program was included as part of the Clinton administration's "Hispanic Education Action Plan." The program's funding increased significantly. "Currently, within our migrant service area there are over 1,200 migrant students who are eligible for CAMP. Additionally, there are migrant students in the Imperial Valley, Southern Riverside County, and Southern San Diego County who are not served by a current camp grant and who would be eligible to participate in the Cal State San Marcos program. Working closely with our migrant regional 88 percent of the 2,400 annual CAMP participants complete their first year of college successfully, and overall 75 percent graduate with baccalaureate degrees Necochea said, "Many of the migrant students will be firsttime/full-time students to attend the university from their families; this grant will help provide the support they need in order to be successful with a rigorous and demanding university program." For more information on eligibility, contact Dr. Juan Necochea at (760)750-4301 or jnecochea@csusm.edu, or Dr. Zulmara Cline at (760)750-8538 or zcline@csusm.edu. For more information on becoming a teacher, contact Caiteach - your one-stop information, recruitment and referral service for individuals considering or pursuing a teaching career. CalTeach can help you explore this exciting career, provide information about current incentives and benefits, assist you in understanding the credentialing process and, once you become credentiaied, direct you to the teacher recruitment centers for job placements» Hake the difference of a lifetime« Teach. Call 1 -888 -CALTEACH ( 225-8322) or visit wwwxalteach.com C Ofc ol thè C a cl r S fie U hneo �Ready By TERESA MCNULTY Pride Staff Writer Ready to research? Probably not. By now, most students have seen their syllabuses and have acknowledged the 10-20 page research paper due at the end of the semester and immediately put it in the back of their minds, to be thought about around week 13 or 14. Probably not the best idea, and for any new students, be prepared: the professors are looking for good papers and here's a big clue, they know the difference. Acknowledging students' tendencies toward procrastination mixed with mega fears about writing, I was determined to find out how to write a good paper. Yvonne Muelemans, the Science Librarian, and Judith Downing, the Humanitarian Librarian, explained how to find out the best ways to research papers along with the biggest challenges students encounter trying to get these papers done. Muelemans responded, "Students don't give themselves enough time, even for simple things, suqh as copying and downloading articles." All these little nitty-gritty things take time and can cause a lot of problems. Waiting for the last minute only to find out that when you arrive in the library the server is down can put students into a tailspin. This does not happen a lot, but it can happen - and it can when you wish it had not. Another thing to look out for is although Cal State San Marcos has around 200,000 volumes To Research encounter students whose topic is either too broad, too narrow, not clear or the student is not sure of the assignment. I have actually had students come in and say 'I need to write a history paper.' That would be too broad. And other students want the product, the grade, and don't want to do the process. The process is the education.... once the student is clear on the topic and they start getting the information or research needed for the Also, CSUSM is part of the paper, that's when the assign"Circuit" which includes San ment becomes interesting and Diego State University, UC San the learning takes place." Diego, and the University of Don't be afraid to ask. "Many San Diego. The Circuit allows students access to the collections students feel that they are the in all these libraries, which is only ones who don't know how great and it is free, but the cir- to research so they don't want cuit loans will take 24 hours to to ask and that simply isn't the get delivered to CSUSM from case," said Muelemans. another school. Students do have There are some simple instrucaccess to lots of information, but again that time issue will come tions on ways to search. The way up. Problem: don't forget the to narrow a search is to use the book has been ordered, or you word "not." For example type in, may remember after the book "teenage pregnancy not boys." has been sent back. Ask at the To widen the search use the word Circulation desk for the specific "and" as in "teenage pregnancy and boys." If quotes are used, timelines involved. the database will search for word "Asking for help," Muelemans as a phrase or title. "Teenage and Downing say, is the biggest pregnancy in the seventies" will problem. Yvonne said, "Students limit the search for these specific think they are going to be graded words in the title of the journal in the library." The librarians do or article. not give grades and guess what? Remember, too, that each dataThe librarians love their jobs. Muelemans said, "The most base can use different symbols rewarding thing about my job and many times will have small is taking a student from tears to instructions for using it. Be prerelief. Usually the cry is, 'I can't pared for databases to change all find anything on this topic!' The the time. A professor might have answer might be the student isn't used a database previously and that database may have changed. searching correctly." If confused, don't be afraid to Downing says, "Often I ask. on campus, there are about that many volumes off campus in a place called the Annex. So if students are doing a search and the volume needed is in the Annex, the book needs to be ordered. The book will arrive within 24 hours on campus but there is that time issue, meaning if the deadline is the next day students might be out of luck. So try to plan ahead and start the research early. Una's deli 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Morth of 78. a A Discount One mile narcos, fCnot 92029for students y yyyyyyyyyyy. '"'»wlthvaMIO m m the right one. Don't ruin a great Another confusion is the dif- paper by using the wrong format ference between a scholarly for your bibliography. journal and a magazine article. There is a breakdown on the Do not get confused; learn the library website and the books difference between the two, as most professors want scholarly are available in the library. Once journals. Sorry to break it to you again, if students are confused, but "People" magazine is not do not forget to ask for help. scholarly. There is a specific librarian for the different majors so if a Scholarly journals are usually specific for a particular subject student asks a Science librarian area such as: The American for a Humanities question, there Chemical Society. CSUSM has is the possibility of stumping a a great database called JSTOR, librarian. However, this quesand another good source is the tion will get directed to the right "Ulrich," the bible of periodicals librarian and that librarian will printed which lists journals such get back to you. If you are stuck as "The World Poultry Science at home, students have the ability Journal." to e-mail questions to the librarians, and the response time is usually within 24 hours. Another The biggest difference is that journals will have the references option is that students can make or bibliographies at the end of the one-on-one appointments with article. Time magazine is not a librarians if needed. scholarly journal, and will only have the staff writers name at the Last clue, do not forget your end of the article. The reference school ID card. Do not let your office has an available list called boyfriend walk off with it at "Characteristics of Popular and the movie theater when he goes Scholarly Journals" which clari- to buy student discount tickets. And when the library is closed, fies the difference it is closed. Yelling insults at the library staff at the end of the day The library website has a site called the Research Hub A good will not get them to stay open for start is to click on class guides, you, neither will pleading, begthen click on your course, such ging, or crying. as "Psychology," and you will find a list of some of the journals All students at CSUSM have available. This might be news for access to check out books and students, so check it out. Some use all the other libraries in the courses are still in the works but Circuit and some of these librarothers are very helpful. ies stay open later, so good luck. Don't forget the importance of citing the sources correctly whether it's APA or MLA. Different professors use different formats; please make sure to use [Look for a follow up article in The Pride regarding the Writing Center and some professors' comments on what they look for in a good paper.] ICE COLD AFTER CLASS DRAFTS $2.00 per pint -- 3pm until closing Specialty Meats, Deli, and PUB 752 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road in the San Marcos Sav-On Center 760-598-4888 WELD. WE CREATE BEAUTIFUL SMILES! PARISA D ENTAL C ARE 1001W. San Marcos Blvd., Ste. 106 C San Marcos (Across From Restaurant Row) 744-2168 • Early Morning & Evening Appts. 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SAN DIEGO MUSEUM niques practiced by artists OF ART working in San Diego over Special Exhibitions Axis Mexico: Common the past one hundred years. Objects and Cosmopolitan It consists of approxiActions mately sixty prints, thirty of which are rarely seen September 14,2002worksfromthe Museum's Mareh 9,2003 own collection. Among Organized by the San the artists represented in Diego Museum of Art, this exhibition features the exhibition are such significant works by the internationally renowned current generation of Mexi- figures as Harry Sternberg, can contemporary artists Italo Scanga, and Françoise who engage aspects of the Gilot present Mexican context from the perspective of the LOCATION: San Diego cosmopolitan sphere. The Museum of Art, 1450 EI works included in the exhi- Prado, Balboa Park, San bition will be in the medi- Diego, California. (619) ums of painting, sculpture, 232-7931 photography, installation, Museum Hours: Tuesday and video art. 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A continuación entenderán a lo que me refiero con la situación de las mujeres en México y en la cual Fox se necesita enfocar en lugar de criticar a otras naciones. Hace dos años que México espera un gran cambio social, político y económico con la nueva presidencia del Panista Vicente Fox. Sin embargo, este cambio parece no estar tomando lugar o va a un paso lentísimo incapaz de ser visto ni con el mayor lente magnificado. La corrupción, la pobreza, y la falta de empleo al igual que la violación a los derechos humanos siguen presentes en la sociedad mexicana. N o obstante, el presidente Fox hace alarde de Desde 1993 en Ciudad su presidencia y de los logros Juárez, Chihuahua, México, obtenidos, los cuales jamás han alrededor de 2 84 mujeres han sido vistos por los mexicanos. sido encontradas muertas y hay aproximadamente 450 La gota que derramó el vaso desaparecidas. D e las mujeres y que me impulsó a escribir encontradas muertas, algunas esta carta fue el haber visto han sido golpeadas, violadas, y escuchado a Fox decirle al mutiladas, o apuñaladas y país de Nigeria cómo tratar arrojadas en cualquier parte a las mujeres. En especial, de la ciudad, Mientras que él se estaba enfocando en la de las desaparecidas no se nigeriana que fue sentenciada sabe absolutamente nada. Sin a morir apedreada por tener un embargo, Fox no ha usado su hijo fuera del matrimonio. Fox poder como presidente para pidió a Nigeria que cambiara exigir al gobierno de la ciudad, esta sentencia. Sin embargo, lo municipal y estatal de Chihuahua que él olvida e s que en su propio y mucho menos al gobierno país hay muchas violaciones a federal para investigar estas los derechos humanos. Sobre numerosas muertes tan trágicas. todo en contra de las mujeres Muchas de estas mujeres asesinadas y desaparecidas trabajaban en maquiladoras, usualmente de noche, para poder ganar un sueldo y darles de comer a sus familias. Tristemente para muchas de ellas, debido a la falta de empleo en el país, esta era su única opción de trabajo. Esto me hace recordar otro punto por el que Fox todavía no ha cumplido, y eso que ya ha tenido dos años en la presidencia. Me refiero a la pobreza que se ha incrementado en los últimos dos años debido a la falta de empleo y salarios justos; pero no puedo profundizar en esta ocasión debido a la complejidad del caso. Sobre las promesas de Fox, como decimos en México solo me resta decir que "de lengua me como un taco." e internacional, no hay más de 30 muertes resueltas. Además, de los pocos sospechosos detenidos de cometer estos asesinatos, hay grandes dudas sobre la verdad de su culpabilidad ya que muchos los consideran chivos expiatorios que el gobierno ha usado para aparentar resolver los casos cuando en realidad esto no es cierto. En lugar de estar perdiendo el tiempo pidiéndole al presidente Bush por una amnistía para que más mexicanos puedan venir a trabajar a EE.UU., Fox debería de atender mejor la situación interna y caótica de México. Debería de establecer un mejor gobierno con una justicia verdadera al igual que abrir más fuentes de trabajo para evitar que sus conciudadanos tengan que abandonar su país y en la mayoría de las ocasiones a sus familias. Entiendo que un presidente no puede cambiar décadas de corrupción y malfunción social, política y económica; pero, el esfuerzo que un presidente haga durante su gobierno, definitivamente ayudará mucho a mejorar la situación en el futuro. Hace alrededor de dos meses, las familias de todas estas mujeres asesinadas y perdidas, pidieron justicia para encontrar a los culpables de tantas muertes, y ayuda para encontrar a aquellas todavía desaparecidas. Sin embargo, esto pareció no haber sido escuchado por la justicia mexicana y mucho menos por Fox ya que todavía son muy pocos los culpables o sospechosos acusados de tantas muertes. Mi mensaje para el presidente D e acuerdo con cifras oficiales publicadas por la prensa nacional Fox es que empiece por demandar en México, antes que en ningún otro país, las violaciones de derechos humanos al igual que los crímenes contra las mujeres, que tristemente no sólo acento o pasan en Chihuahua sino en muchos otros estados mexicanos y que sean penalizados duramente y justamente por la ley. En lugar de exigir que otros países hagan esto, ponga usted el ejemplo para entonces poder tener derecho y la desvergüenza de exigirlo en otros países. Como ciudadana mexicana preocupada por la situación en mi país y como ciudadana del mundo, exijo que estas muertes y desapariciones no queden impunes y que los culpables sean encontrados y llevados a la justicia verdadera, que también se necesita establecer en México. Si ni siquiera usted hace respetar los derechos civiles de las mujeres en su propio país, ¿qué cara tiene para exigir que otros lo hagan? Ponga un buen ejemplo ante sus colegas en lugar de exigir algo que ni siquiera usted hace por las personas de su país. N o se olvide que el buen presidente por su país empieza. J Setmsiots isaas o n l s f SBG '^ < «i Get 600 Whenever Minutes for $39.99 per month with F REE weekends and NO long distance or roaming charges Nationwide! 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The event entitled "The Golden Age of the Grotesque", which by the way is the title of Manson's new album in progress, ran from Thursday to Saturday. I arrived on Friday at 10 p.m., by then nearly half the painting were marked sold. The paintings ranged from $1,000 to $50,000. Over all it was quite an event, with a parade of humanity ranging from Manson and his beautiful entourage all decked out in immaculate wardrobe and make up, to art collectors to Goth rockers, punks, to regular Joes. On Thursday, actors Sean Penn and Jason Lee attended the exclusive engagement. Manson's paintings were reminiscent of 19th centuries German expressionism, many of which were similar to stylistically to the work of Egon Shiele. Among the self portraits and portraits of celebrities including his significant other Dita Von Tooco were subjects tVint were enKi^tc that wwp Teese, clearly intended as social satire. The satirical paintings included a hermaphrodite nude of Hitler, a version of Superman entitled Ubermensch and a self-portrait in which Manson depicts himself as a creepy version of Mickey Mouse. Thought the event was free, in order to meet Manson and get an autograph, fans had to purchase one of Manson's limited editions, lithographs or posters, the cheapest ones starting at $20 apiece. One of Manson's fans, Julia Velasco of Pomona, complained that she had to spend $160 in order for everyone in her party to meet Manson. Though some of the attendees were irritated by the commercialism associated with the event, most seemed appreciative. Outside, I talked to Lexa Vonn, of the rock group Ophelia Rising. Vonn was handing out CDs to promote her band and commended Manson for his loyalty to his fans. Concerning Manson's paintings, Vonn Pointed out that they look much better in person than on the web. Another fan I talked to, Naokol Matsumoto, told me that she came to the U.S. two years ago to learn English for the express purpose of communicating with Marilyn Manson. All of the images shown here are of original paintings by Marilyn Manson. Photos are courtesy of www.marilynmanson.com �-f fear of 'dangerous' art." paintings and didn't make it on Manson's official website www.marilynmanson.com/ For those of you who are to Hollywood last weekend, at . Manson keeps interested in seeing Manson's most of them can be viewed grotesque/ and updated Journal on his website. In his online journal Manson had this to say about his exhibition: "I paint scabs. Cover wounds, encased in scars. Paintings are seldom guilty and often framed for crimes they did not commit. Imprisoned in jails that are owned by the Bourgeois who treat them like criminals...Kunsts! Talking about them and not to them." And in reference to his upcoming album under the same name Manson says, "the understanding of my art is only the sad product of journalism. Fuck art. I am art." Currently there are not show dates available for Manson's upcoming tour On his influences, Manson had this to say, "My inspiration for this record came from historic parallels to my own present position in popular culture. Most notably, I found myself fascinated with the overwhelming imaginative, sexually-depraved artistic chaos that just bled from some of history's greatest minds as Berlin reached its creative extreme peak. The unfortunate onset of rigid control and conformity that brought Berlin to its fiery end seemed to almost mirror today's less violent, but equally ignorant censorship and Manson is much more than just a shock rocker, as he is so often referred to as in the media. I've read his autobiography, listened to his albums, seen his music videos, listened to interviews, and now I've seen his paintings. Listening to Manson talk, it is evident that he is extremely intelligent and articulate. Given the range of his artist: interests and ability, the fact that he has had such a widespread influence on pop culture as well as rallied himself into a lucrative industry, isn't very surprising. The term Shock Rocker, doesn't describe him as well as "artist". Regardless of personal taste, Manson's art challenges anyone willing to put their biases away and take art for what it is worth; an intellectual stimulus that forces us to think and open our minds. People who don't understand Manson, or think his art is gratuitous or only done for shock value, are people who have judged him prematurely; people clearly have the right to dismiss art without bothering to investigate, or make an informed judgment, but in my opinion passing judgment in this way is irresponsible and relates back to what Manson is rebelling against in thefirstplace. Anyone who has the time to examine contemporary art in depth will at the very least respect Manson's accomplishments as well as his courage and determination under heavy criticism, even if they don't care for his art or music. �Gaming On-Line Style By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer First off, this is a piece of those of you who scoffed at the two previous articles concerting Halo for the Xbox. I know many students and individuals play games on the Playstation, Gamecube, and Xbox, but console games are only a small vein when it comes to tapping into the resource of true gaming. Yes, I'm talking about the PC and online gaming. Taking nothing away from console games, they are fun and will occupy the bored, but if you enjoy gaming to it's fullest, the PC is where it's at, if you don't already know. Console games are desired and are always being updated for better graphics, game play, and the new move to playing them online. However, the bottom line is, no matter how high tech these consoles become, the computer is, and will be light years ahead of them as far as performance is concerned. So as not to bore you with computer details and why they are better than a console gaming system, visit tomshafdware.com and learn something if you don't know what I'm getting at. Now that we know the computer is amazing for gaming, let's focus on the meat and potatoes of what makes eliminate the opponent. Keep it so great, the Internet, preferably a cable or DSL connection, in mind all the opponents will be sitting behind their computer which makes these possibilities doing the exact same thing, howendless. ever they can be from anywhere Online gaming is probably a in the world. Online gaming is a hobby more popular than some global affair. readers might realize. For a brief explanation for those in the dark, Let's get in to how global this playing a game online is very online gaming business can simple. 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Some experience -flflfltH^ 858»505*4SS0 od Science Schoolhouse Chess ww%nKKiscienœ.org/sandlego 1 Weekly Horoscope B y MADAME MAJESTIC Pride Staff Gypsy Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Don't let your love life whither like those nasty dried up veggie bowls at the House of Tsang. Send your significant other or potential love interest a note or give him/her a phone call letting them know you care. It will be a nice change for you to take that initial step. Lucky day: Sept. 25 Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Have you ever been in a situation with a bunch of "friends" and you can't imagine that you'd everfindyourself stooping so low as to be social with people like these? Yeah, that's what I thought. Get the hell out of there. NOW! Lucky day: Sept. 27 Pieces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Ok - summer's over, time to pretend tp be smart again. Oh yeah, and by the way, next time you ask someone out on a date, try using your tongue for something other than licking the salt off that tequila shot ya big boozer. Lucky day: Sept. 28 (evening) Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) No use sitting at home watching TV and petting your kitty, you've got work to do. A group project is in desperate need of a leader so sack up and take responsibility. Lucky day: Sept. 30 Lucky day: Sept. 27 Cancer (Jun. 22-Jul. 22) You are putting an important and vital relationship on hold. It would be best to breathe life back into it so you can at least cheat off of their next exam. Stay away from Casa del Sol this week. It's just a suggestion. Lucky day: Sept. 29 Leo (Jul. 23-Aug. 22) You'll be batting 1000 when you finally decide to produce more and consume less. Don't waste time; you deserve nothing less than an A. Lucky day: The whole weekend!! Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) Your roommates will appreciate you more if you clean up a little and do your dishes. Nobody wants to tolerate a slob, and trust me; your "friendship" does not make up for your bad habits. Lucky day: Sept. 29 Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23) Keep yourself in good shape; eatright,exercise, and study hard. You'll keep from feeling so depressed if you don't eat so much of that Dome pizza. Take care of your priorities and good things are sure to be waiting for you. Lucky day: Sept. 26 & 27 Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) A goodfriendneeds your advice but is afraid to ask. You know exactly whom it is so don't ignore your premonitions and make sure to be supportive - you Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20) Become chummy, good pals with may not like what you hear. Lucky day: Sept. 28 (evening) a professor that you think may jeopardize your academic career. That's what they're mostly out Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) to do anyway, so at least try to You may think you have money make afriendout of it. now, but it won't last so try to Lucky day: Sept. 24 control your spending habits. Don't even think about using Gemini (May. 21-Jun. 21) that credit card on beer or a new It's time to jump back into this pair of kicks. If anything, buy "school thing" so quit crying some food. Aren't you sick of about it. Stop rationalizing eating ramen? your laziness - you've got more Lucky day: Sept. 25 excuses than a crack head going to jail. Make time for reading so you can have a rock star weekend. ��Welcome to t he World of W arcraft 15 R easons t o L eave Your L ayer: W arning S igns o f an A busive P ersonality By KURT MAYER Pride Staff Writer Attention all gamers and adventurers! This means you Halo fans out there, too! Behold: Warcraft III — The Reign of Chaos. This is a real warrior's game, designed and engineered by Blizzard Entertainment. "The fastest-selling PC game ever" has shipped over 4.4 million copies since its release in July and received a 10 out of 10 score from www.gamechronicles.com. Undeniably, this is the game to own on PC. A PUSH FOR QUICK INVOLVEMENT- He/she comes on very strong, claiming, "I've never felt loved like this by anyone." An abuser pressures for an exclusive commitment almost immediately. with players worldwide on battle.net, Blizzard's free online game nexus. There, gamers can compete for world domination in Warcraft III, or in any of Blizzard's other immensely popular real-time strategy games like Starcraft, and Diablo II. 2. JEALOUSY: He/she is excessively possessive, calls constantly or visits unexpectedly. He/she checks the mileage on your car. 3. Warcraft III lets you choose Compete in single-player cam- to play as the humans, who are paigns to defeat the dark demons, desperate to save Azeroth from or engage on a multi-front assault the Undead Scourge. Then battle CONTROLLING: He/she interrogates you intensely about whom you talked to and where you were, keeps all the money, insists you UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS: He/she expects 7 , you to be the perfect person and meet his/her every need. ISOLATION: He/she tries to cut you off from family and friends and accuses people who are your supporters of "causing trouble." The abuser may deprive you of a phone or car or try to prevent you from holding a job. FÜLL SERVICE FUN 1 0% Discount C SUSM Students & Faculty Fax Services - Shipping Services (UPS, FedEx, etc.) SPECIALIZING IN COPY SERVICES, STARTING AT SIX CENTS PER COPY, DOWN TO 31/2 CENTS FOR VOLUME (BLACK & WHITE) COLOR COPIES ALSO AVAILABLE Open M ~ F 8®m-$pm & Sal Telephone: 760S1QM50 310 a Twin O aks Valley Rd. Late Nife Dining 4-midnHe Sun-Th I lost my phone number; 4 pm-1 am F S t | can I nave yours? &a Live Entertainment No Cover 9am~5pm 760-591-9393 Well, I'm here, what's your second wish? 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He/she will rant about the injustice of things that are just a part of life. BLAMES OTHERS FOR PROBLEMS AND MIS- 9. See WARCRAFT, page 16 Lunch 11-4 Dinner from 4 pm Happy Hour M-F 4-7 TAKES: It's always someone else's fault if anything goes wrong. ask permission to go anywhere or do anything. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND TO CHILDREN: He/she kills or punishes animals brutally. Also, he/ she may expect children to do things that are far beyond their ability. 10. PLAYFUL USE OF FORCE DURING SEX: He/she enjoys throwing you down or holding you down against your will during sex. He/she says he/she finds the idea of rape exciting. 11. VERBAL ABUSE: He/ she criticizes, degrades, curses or calls you ugly names. 12. RIGID SEX ROLES: He/ she expects you to serve and obey. 13. SUDDEN MOOD SWINGS: He/she switches from sweetly loving to explosively violent in a matter of minutes. 14. PAST BATTERING: He/ she admits hitting partners in the past, but says they made him/her do it or the situation brought it on. 15. THREATS OR VIOLENCE: He/she makes statements like, "I'll break your neck" or "I'll kill you"; then dismisses them with "Everybody talks that way" or "I didn't really mean i t" if he/she has come this far, it is time to get help, or get out. Reprinted with the permission of the Women's Resource Center. �Peace Corps Comes to Cal State San Marcos mUDity Pride Stall Wnter in their a ricultural 8 development, from 1983 to 1985. He learned to fluently speak one of the 86 Filipino dialects, and was entirely immersed in the culture; he truly was a part of the community. The beauty about the Peace Corps is in its establishment, Started by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, it has incorporated the assistance of over 160,000 volunteers over the last 40 years. How would you like to visit remote and exoticdestinations all over the world? Does the notion of adventure trigger something in the back of your mind? How about the prospect of merging And this was the emphasis culturally and socially among of his presentation—the Peace It is a federally funded institupeople with whom you would not Corps is devoted to the broad- tion, which means it costs the normally have contact? ening of cultural horizons. Part volunteer nothing. Transportaof their mission is to help other tion, educational training, food, If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then perhaps a tour of duty m the Peace Corps 1 HIS IS a n O p p O r t U I I l t y t O is just what you need after gradui „ _ f ¿ i ^ __.__.ij AYn|nro nní ation. Recruiter Ed Thompson CXplOTC IlOt JUSt t h e W O H d , ZtZ^toL^* secruit repiemoer 1010 ao just mat. to people better understand us as Americans and our multicultural society, while simultaneously providing developing countries with temporary manpower, as well as educational and ecoThompson himself spent two n o m ¡ c opportunities that would years in a rural province in the otherwise be out of reach. Philippines, assisting the com- and information about the Peace Corps. If graduation looms for you in the not-so-distant future, and you áre still unsure of what you have to offer the "real world" or what it has to offer you, the Peace Corps is an opportunity to discover some things about your own character while promoting world peace in a proactive manner. Thompson has been a recruiter now for ten months. He was recently assigned to CSU San Marcos, and works primarily in the Los Angeles area. However, he commutes to San Diego w e e k l y t 0 g i v e presentations about the Peace Corps, held for Like the Peace Corps motto the most part at the San Diego itself, if you are up to the ChalPublic Library downtown every lenge, it will be "the toughest job ¿ y o u ^ e V e r love." Sunday aft/moon (with feptember 22nd). ^ ti r^ comingSunday ' S but yourself as well, all at the * ? expense of Uncle Sam. As a southern California representative of the Peace Corps of America, it is his job to spread awareness and information about the federal program to prospective college graduates. three months of intensive training (one teacher for every two students, five hours a day) followed by a two-year tour of duty. It is a pragmatic, hands-on form of service. B or more information about F the Peace Corps, visit their webFurthermore, he will be return- site at www.peacecorps.gov i n g specifically to the CSUSM campus on two more occasions in ^ near future. The first is another multimedia presentation on October 22nd from 3 p.m. - 5 P m - i n the Career Assessment Center. He will also have a booth set up at the Job Fair on October 29th from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., where he will be available for questions housing, medical coverage—all of it is paid for by American tax dollars. This is an opportunity to explore not just the world, but yourself as well, all at the expense of Uncle Sam. It is a 27 month commitment: Sign up early for Cat State San Marcos Surf T eam T ryouts! Date: Saturday, September 28, 2002 T ime: 8:00 a.m. L ocation: North Ponto (north end of Carlsbad A Note From the Editors: The Mucky Mouse comic strip that ran in last week's paper was in no way intended to mock or belittle the tragedy of Alex Zingaro's death. The strip was placed in the paper before The Pride had received the sad news and we regret that we neglected to remove it. 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Some physical work. $8/hr. Ideal job for college students. Call (858) 457-3157 E GG D ONORS N EEDED $4,000 compensation. Ages 19-30 Call Melissa 800-803-7633 �S eparate B ut N ot E qual By MELISSA REED Pride Staff Writer "Why at this point, at this historical moment in time, do we have a class called Multiethnic American Literature?" - Ken Mendoza, a LTWR professor hereatCSUSM. As a Literature and Writing major at California State University San Marcos, I have been forced to take many classes that in one way or another involve ethnic studies and cultural diversity. Oftentimes, while I am sitting in these classes, I find myself wondering why the university has chosen to teach this school of thought in a way that points fingers at cultural differences. After the class lecture is over, I never feel more connected to someone else of the selected ethnic background of the day, but instead I feel further removed. Take for example a class like LTWR 450, Multiethnic American Literature. The course outline for this class says that it is a class that offers a "Comparison of various ethnic American discourses such as African American, Jewish American, Latino American, [and] Japanese American." To title this course Multiethnic American Literature is a slap in the face to all of the wonderful writers incorporated into the syllabus. Why not title this course simply American Literature? Why must the university tag this course as Multiethnic? Are they saying that all of the authors that we read in United States Literature 309A and 309B have the same ethnic background and that that those backgrounds are not ethnic? The fact that they must separate this course, and tag it as multiethnic, shows the real lack of progress in cultural diversity at this university. I grew up in New York, where nobody ever spoke of cultural diversity. It was common to have neighbors of different ethnic backgrounds, but the idea was that they were your neighbors. Not your Jewish neighbors, or your Latino neighbors, or your African American Neighbors, but simply the neighbors nextdoor. The fact that they may have come a hundred years ago from some other country did not matter and was never talked about. K. Anthony Appiah, a professor at Harvard University, said in one of his lectures that "American cultural distinctions cannot be understood in terms of the concept of race: the only race in thé United States, is the human race." He goes on to say "there is danger in making racial identities too central to our conceptions of ourselves; while there is a place for racial identities in a world that is shaped by racism, I shall argue, if we are to move beyond racism we shall have to move beyond current racial identities." Liberal It is your lucky day. You may be asking yourself, "Why, Matt?" Well it is because today you are going to hear the other side of the story. Last week's commentary "Comedy Hour on NPR" by Erik Roper contained much comedic value. First joke, he said President Bush is our "illegally appointed president." That's funny because several liberal media outlets sponsored their own recount of Florida ballots and wouldn't ya know it, Bush still won. The media, except for Fox News, said nothing! Here is a good book: Bias by Bernard Goldberg which tells about liberal media bias and how Dan Rather gives you only what he wants you to hear. Comedy and France pay 5 - 8 %. Right now you may be saying "Wow Matt that is amazing." And you're darnrightit is. A 1996 GAO report stated that we spent $6.6 billion on peacekeeping operations since 1992 and yet we have only been accredited with $1.8 billion of that money. So under the United Nations Erroneous Dept. Act, we stopped paying dues until our overpayments have been credited or reimbursed. Oh God Bless the United Nations which is also one of the leading exporters of abortion to thirdworld countries where abortion is hidden under names like "family planning" and "women'srights."The United Nations was also a key player in China's Second joke, the author did not brutal one child policy that has know why America "feels it killed small children and has should be exempt from paying created a sexual imbalance. dues." For the past 50 years, America has contributed 25% of At this point you should all the UN budget. China paid less be upset and not because I am than 1%. Russia, Great Britain, conservative but because we are paying with our taxes and with our people (military) for a world authority. Call me a crazy member of the right wing conspiracy, but a world under the control of a global government scares me and the freedom that has been preserved by my dad, grandpa, and forefathers is at risk. It is like "Ripley's Believe It Or Not," but the U N has already created a world court and has been given American soil by our previous president. So, next time you watch liberals on TV remember this - they think, "you are ignorant and possibly even stupid" because you listen to one side of the story and believe it. Matt Cotton CAUSC Student If CSUSM wants to celebrate diversity, they should do so by incorporation not by isolation. There is no reason to have a class called Multiethnic American Literature. These texts, if they are worthy of being studied, should be incorporated into the United States Literature course because they are an equal part of American Literature and not a separate part. The University's program right now is at the same place the Civil Rights movement was forty years ago when the thought was separate but equal. We have come to know that separate is never equal, why hasn't the universityfiguredthat out? Cartoon by Chris N unn T^f^iflf-* : l i t e r s tòltile editors should include an t etepl^ r andiiu^^ may be edited for grammar and length. B esgnlditer j l S l ? Desmond Barca -k- Opinion Editor : f r i b W t T i i p - " r * . n inwwii'lTiiiiJ •' ^¿-yS^mSE^- Graduate Intern Business Manager ters of CSUSMcampus.local eateries a i^othferSaiimrcos ; f Leiana Naholowaa Alyssa Ftakelsteta ^-V^ t^^P^WS^^P' Cai State San Marcos San Marcos, CÀ/92096-0001 All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 the opinions of the author, and dò not necessarily represent the views of The E - m a i l : pride@csusm.edu Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials rep- http://www.csusra.edu/pride resent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. �Strike I have been a student at CSUSM my entire 4-year college career and have eagerly enjoyed the campus, the students and even some of the faculty. However, this semester my view is being drastically changed and it is being altered in the form of an overflow of cramped and ridiculous parking! Basically as I read the article from last week's Pride, I gathered the truth of the ugliness of our parking. There is only 2,000 parking spaces on campus and yet the school has admitted approx. 6,900 students. Each student is required to on Parkin found that the parking situation is becoming tolerable and many hope that the congestion will die down after the add/drop period. However, the numbers don't lie and class sizes are not dropping as much as they are increasing, which is another article all together! That fact is that after September 26, 2002, curb parking will no longer be allowed, as well as stack parking to soon follow. Though I understand the red curb's disallowance due to fire hazard (though overlooked in the past 3 weeks), the unmarked curbs and stack parking is desperately needed. The student's money should be seen in action pay sixty-two dollars a semes- dents that have permits park in and not with parking tickets. My ter in order to park on Cal State areas that are a free parking and two new permits just cost me San Marcos property. This is why is everyone taking this so $125 dollars, Ouch! the policy I believed I was pur- passively? I arrive at school two chasing; basically that through hours before class to get a parkThe reason of this plea is not purchasing an expensive permit ing spot and I am one of the few for the faculty or the staff but for there would be parking in the that have this convenience. Lisa the students. Next week will be school parking lots. Though I Illingworth, like many students, our last week in the happy place know many students that do not has to work before school and so of parking, which many consider pay for these permits and walk to the time to locate a parking spot hell. Another thought to ponder school from various near-by des- is between five tofifteenminis that the faculty also parks on tinations such as Ralph's and the utes. In that time span, students the curbs as Afton Porter pointed overflow, I chose to pay and be are lucky if they can even get out, "The faculty will now be near school. Well to my surprise into a parking lot! parking in our lots and causing there is no parking as stated by even more congestion, yet i f the previous article and the I have discussed the parking we park in their lots we receive response from school is to park issue with numerous students, as a $100 ticket." I challenge you in the overflow. Why should stu- I'm sure many of you have, and CSUSM students to not take this lying down or walking down but to strike. The strike that I am proposing is not as shocking as it sounds. My suggestion is for the following week, the week of Sept. 30- Oct. 4., students should continue to park on curbs and in the dirt. Red curbs can be avoided due to the fire hazard, after all those areas only contain five or so spaces. When parking make sure to place this article under the windshield wipers in plain sight so when a ticket is being considered they will see the true parking permit, the student's voice. These tickets are only meaningful to those giving them and those receiving the profit. My thoughts are that the school cannot justly give tickets to everyone unless they decide to give us all refunds on the permits that they are not properly practicing. Everyone needs to participate. We have no choice. Don't let the last freedom of speech be in our parents' generation, stand up for our rights and what we've paid for! NICHOLE JESTER Senior, LTWR GSUSM T raffic: S elf-inflicted Chaos By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer Could it be possible that inconveniently scheduled class times are what lie at the root of the current traffic problem? Most students have little choice as to what classes they need to take; they must complete the courses required for their major in order to graduate. With this in mind, you would think that the university would schedule similarly required classes close together during the day so that students could easily end one class and begin another and then be done for the day. Unfortunately, this is that there would be less congesnot the case at CSUSM. tion and more convenience if they could keep the similarly It seems that everywhere you required classes close together. go on campus you will hear some- Could one of the main traffic one complaining about parking problems be the absurd amount and someone else complaining of students that start early in about how long their days are the morning and leave their car at school, perhaps these two parked in the lot all day so that issues are secretly intertwined. they can catch their nighttime Classes at CSUSM are scheduled class without having to lose their haphazardly, some early while spot or even worse, risk not being others late, even when they are able to get another one later? all required of the same major. Why would you spread them out Apparently classes are offered so far apart? You would think at extreme times to facilitate the that it would be obvious to the learning of students who are people who schedule the classes working full-time while attend- Dear Editors: I found your recent edition in extremely poor taste and appallingly insensitive to the family and friends of Alex Zingaro. Why in the world would you place Mucky Mouse in Suicide in this issue? It lacks humor, subtlety, or thoughtful commentary, as well as informed spelling and punctuation-so what's the point? This is no mouse, it's a sewer rat. Actually, why would you want such tasteless inanity in our college publication at all? I sincerely hope neither the community nor the Zingaro family sees this issue; do the right thing and pull itfromthe stands. There's no pride here. Pam Horner L ETTERS This letter is in response to the letter sent by Pam Horner. I have had classes with Pam and have always admired her intellect and contributions to class discussions. Her letter to the editor was both justified and well composed. As the creator of Mucky Mouse I would like to respond to Pam's letter in this way: I would not have submitted Mucky Mouse to the Pride last week if I had learned about the Zingaro death earlier. The comic was not a response to his death, and was drawn prior to his disappearance. Mucky Mouse in Suicide preceded the news of Alex's death and was left in the paper accidentally. I myself did not imagine a connection between ing college. Is this really necessary? Should the greater student population cater to the needs of a select few? And to those people who must waste their entire days sitting around campus awaiting their next class, which may be up to nine hours later, is it fair that you must wait just so you have a guaranteed parking space? believe it is the lack of spaces as much as it is poor class scheduling. If classes were scheduled in blocks, every few hours a ton of spaces would open up for the next block of students to go to class. Maybe the real problem is being overlooked; maybe the real problem has to do with poor scheduling. There is definitely an underlying problem in the parking s ituation, and I do not the comic and the tragic death positive objectives, which I feel less. MM is successful because until it was pointed out to me by outweigh it's negative aspects. I people react to it. People react will explain: another student on Tuesday. to MM in different ways; some people are offended, some As a result, I offer my personal 1. By poking fun at ugly and people think it is funny and apology to the family and negative behaviors that are inar- other people are disgusted. The friends of Alex Zingaro, for any guably a part of human nature, important thing is that it elicits a suffering I may have caused. I MM (Mucky Mouse) helps to reaction in this age of apathy. truly feel bad about that. demystify taboo subjects, facilitating a more open discussion of Lastly, why would anyone want In regards to Pam's second com- our various social problems. some pleasant, politically correct ment, in which she questions art in our newspaper that doesn't why anyone would want Mucky 2. By representing a sense of generate any controversy or Mouse to run in the paper at all, humor that does not reflect the debate? In closing I would like I have this to say: majority, MM stands for the to thank Pam for writing a comimportant and fundamental pellingfetterthat brought things First, regarding the content of human value: Free and public full circle, and made me think Mucky Mouse, barring last intellectual exchange, espe- long and hard about the characweek's sad coincidence, I feel no cially concerning views that are ter I created. need to apologize for the comic's unpopular. vulgarity, negativity* bad taste, Desmond Barca and/or subject matter. I disagree 3. MM is designed to irritate Student LTWR with Pam's opinion that the people, plain and simple. It isn't Creator of Mucky Mouse comic is inane. Mucky Mouse fine art, but it is art, and as art, Instigator is very carefully constructed, if it doesn't agitate people and and accomplishes numerous motivate them then it is worth- �CSUSM Professor Runs For Congress By TOR FREED Pride Staff Writer Walking into campaign headquarters for congressional candidate and CSUSM professor, Mike Byron, is like seeing a small slice of America. Normally, it fronts as a small computer store, run by former Lieutenant Governor candidate, Ron J. Like. It sits on Coast Highway in Oceanside, surrounded by many other 'Ma and Pa' businesses. Walking inside, the diversity is almost as great as the different stores that make up this neighborhood. Like's software is available on the only aisle and is flanked by other computers in various stages of use. The far wall contains several paintings and if visitors look close, they will recognize a Rembrandt and a Monet but not the kind that will bring millions, but copies that have been painted by Like. The store has that 'lived in' feel that only a small business can bring and is fast disappearing from the American landscape. In this comfortable, yet quirky room, two men, Like and Byron were planning to make a run at congress under the decent and respectable ticket. against it because many of their companies were profiting from doing business with Iraq, Byron quickly said that Vice-President Dick Cheney had run Halliburton quite successfully while doing business with Iraq during the 90s even with the sanctions After we seated ourselves in and embargos in place. two easy chairs, he began to talk about politics and the first thing Spreading democracy to that came up was Iraq and the other countries especially in the president's determination to go Middle East was another topic in with force. Having a Ph.D. discussed by Byron. "We can't and being a political science pro- impose democracy on other fessor at CSUSM and Palomar countries and cultures that aren't College as well as belonging to conducive to it, Iraq is composed the Democratic Party, Byron of three main ethnic groups, the has many insights in this topic. Kurds in the north, the Sunni His statement was clear, "If Iraq Muslims in the center and Shiite is shown to attack us or an ally, Muslims in the south. At best, i f there is evidence of immedi- you could try a national unity ate danger then attack." Then, government like Lebanon but he added, "If Iraq is not a clear it would be very difficult arid threat to us, then there is nothing would take years," he said. "The wrong with weapons inspectors. Middle East is easily affected Before we attack, show me the by any big change and it could imminent danger". have a tremendous destabilizing effect," Byron added. Byron Byron also pointed out that also mentioned that any operathe former U.S.S.R., China and tion in Iraq will cost hundreds North Korea all have nuclear of billions of dollars over the weapons or are trying to get next ten years and the budget them and the U.S. has not might not be able to come out of attacked them. He then brought a deficit. He mentioned that this up that the Europeans were not could be crippling to social secubehind us or anyone else for rity, Medicare and other social that matter besides Tony Blair, services. England's prime minister. After pointing out that Europeans were that candidates that obtain five percent of the vote in the qualifying elections will then receive a certain amount of campaign money from the state yet, there would be a limit to the amount on private funds. Byron also wants to "reempower" congress and let them do what they are supposed to do, which is debate over what i s best for this country. Byron also talked about his students telling him that they feel like their vote won't make a difference. However, he wants to let them know that for once, yes, it will. CSUSM Professor, Dr Mike Byron 1 When asked what were some of the things that could be done tofightthe war on terror and how to stop terrorism from spreading, Byron offered a profound quote. "Happy people don't make history, we need to be fostering conditions for meaningful, fair international trade. We can be setting the conditions for democracy but we can't impose it, we can only provide the model for opportunity. People in the Middle East are stuck, give them the opportunity." Given the fact that in the Middle East, 65 percent of the population is between 15 and 25 with almost no job prospects, this recipe is more fitting than sending in random troops. Many of these people are college educated yet work as street vendors because there's no employment. With regards to foreign policy, Taiwan became another topic of discussion. The current administration in Taiwan is dedicated to keeping it independent from China and is even conducting a secret deal for eight new 'Dolphin' class submarines. Byron responded that since president Truman went to China in 1971 and signed the Taiwan Relations Act, every president since him has been committed to the act, which guarantees one China and the peaceful return of Taiwan. Byron said that we should stay committed to that. "What we should be doing is facilitating the foundations of modernity and democracy with the Chinese, we do that, the problem fades," he said. Byron also added that the number one issue with regards to domestic policies was the political system. "The political system, it should be one person, one vote, now it's one dollar, one vote," he said. He pointed out that in the '96 elections had the most money spent and the most votes recorded. He quoted P.J. O'Rourke and his reference that we have turned into a 'Parliament of Whores' because we pay so much attention to special interest groups. Byron has one other huge supporter of his opinion of these groups and that is Republican Senator John McCain, who ironically belongs to his opposition party. According to Byron, we need a constitutional amendment like we had back in the 1800's, when Mark Twain called it a 'Gilded Age,' to stop the special interest groups from retaining so much hold over us. Part of that would include public control over campaign money. This means The event that made Byron decide to run for Congress was after listening to senator McCain speak in addition to talking to documentary filmmaker, Michael Moore. Moore quoted Margaret Mead as saying, "If you want something to happen, you have to get up and do it yourself." It struck a chord with Byron and he went home and talked with his wife and the rest is making history. He also added, "Stay away from special interest money, be committed!" as his own advice to keep himself honest. Byron needs roughly 36,000 votes to win. Furthermore, his name will not appear anywhere in the ballot; he is a write-in candidate because the democrats did not get a candidate in the primary. He is running for the 49th district and his opponent is the republican Dan Issa. Byron also said, "This is your chance to make a difference, together we can make history." For those who want more information on Byron and his standpoint in many issues, visit his website at www.ByronForC ongress.org. This website will also tell you how to vote using the write in method. He will also be speaking at the upcoming North County Democratic Unity dinner on Saturday, October 5th. For more info call 760-436-6348. If you want to email Dr. Byron, you can do so at mpbyron@cox.net. 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The ceremony included refreshments and took place from 3:30 p.m. On Sept. 25th, CSUSM admin- until 5:00 p.m. in ACD 102. istrators honored staff and faculty with promotions and tenure rec- The program began with the ognitions in an event sponsored opening remarks of President by the Associate Vice President Alexander Gonzalez and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Robert Sheath. Mary Elizabeth Stivers, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, hosted the event where representatives of each CSUSM College gave recognition to their honorees. Dean Spencer McWilliams from the College of Arts and Sciences recognized the following individuals with the official title of "Professor": Victoria Fabry from the Biology department; Francisco Martin and Darci Strother from the World Languages and Hispanic Literatures Department; Jose Attendees at the tenure recognition ceremony. Mendoza from the Chemistry Photo by Martha Sarabia. department; Cherie O'Boyle and Miriam Schustack from the Psychology Department; ciate Professors with tenure: Communication Department; and Jill Watts from the History Andrea Liss from the Visual and Jill Pellettieri from the World Performing Arts Department; Languages and Hispanic LitDepartment. Reuben Mekenye and Carmen eratures Department; George Professor Francisco Martin and Dean McWilliams. Photo by Martha Dean McWilliams also rec- Nava from the History DepartSarabia See TENURE, page 2 ognized the following as Asso- ment; Dreama Moon from the By GERALD JONES Pride Staff Writer and until further notice. The most talked about issue since students returned to CSUSM, parking, is turning yet another page in its growing saga. One of the latest developments was that on Sept. 26 , curb parking was planned to be discontinued and would no longer be allowed. However, information recently released by Parking Services states that the allowance of curb parking would continue after Sept. 26 , th th Coordinator of Parking Services Patti Hale was not available for comment, but according to information obtained in the Parking Services office, "Due to the overwhelming amount of vehicles on campus, Emergency Curb Parking will continue until Parking Services explores other alternatives." However, no information was given on what or when these other alternatives will be explored. The only day curb parking will not be permitted is parking, and curb parking. The on Fridays. amount of parking spaces for the amount of currently enrolled CSUSM's enrollment has students does not connect. increased heavily this fall, and there are currently 6,900 students Many students who parked attending classes. This is a 14% their cars on the curb last week increase from last fall. Although found a redflyerattached to their enrollment has substantially windshields, informing them of increased, the amount of parking the policy, which would have not spaces in which students are allowed them to park their cars supposed to leave their vehicles on the curbs after last Thursday. has stayed the same. At the With so little places to park, the present time there are only 3,165 decision to stop curb parking parking spaces. This includes caused another parking-related off-campus parking, stack uproar among students. Flu Season Could Leave Many Out In The Cold By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer As thefluseason approaches, commonly November through January, students interested might want to take advantage of the Student Health Services (SHS) department located across the camps on the corner of Craven and Twin Oaks in suite 100. The SHS is a clinic for students, which offers a broad variety of benefits from anonymous AIDS tests to seasonalflushots. The SHS will be givingflushots to students and faculty during derived from the most common the next couple of months. strains of the virus from each previous year, although the Influenza, also known as the inoculation does not contain the commonflu,is frequently the virus itself. illness most people will suffer from throughout the winter, There are small drawbacks reported by the Center of Dis- to receiving theflushot. "Some ease Control (CDC) online. patients may experienceflulike Luckily, to prevent this respira- symptoms, but it will not be tory illness, there is a vaccine influenza, but minor discomfort —theflushot. The vaccine from the yaccine," said by Dr. administered is determined by Karen Nicholson, the Director of the CDC, and is made to immu- the SHS clinic. nize the body to the common flu in each region. The vaccine is If students and faculty are interested, the following dates are planned for giving the flu vaccine. Friday Nov. 15 at 911 a.m., Friday Nov. 2 2 at 911a.m., and Friday Dec. 6th, 911:30 a.m. are the vaccination dates. For further information about theflushots, or the Student Health Services, call 7504915, or visit them on the web, at www.csusm.edu/shs. th nd Without curb parking, there is virtually nowhere to park due to the large number of students compared to the low number of parking spaces available. It seems that until Parking Services can develop a plan to accommodate all of the vehicles on campus, curb parking will remain an inevitable part of life at CSUSM. News Feature HME page 3-4 Arts. Opinion page 7 and 9 Comics......... page 11 Sports page 12 �CSUSM: The College of Choice By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer admissions on Sept. 30th, but will continue to accept applications for those looking to get CSUSM is quickly becoming into the master's and teaching the college of choice for many credential programs. new freshmen and transferring students. For the third time in Richard Riehl, Executive its history, CSUSM stopped Director of Enrollment Services, accepting applications. The said, "Since our Fall enrollment applications for the spring of will be over 7,600, we are closing 2003 semester were closed on applications earlier to try to curb Sept. 30 due to an increase in any further growth this year." the number of applicants, which marks the second time that Riehl added, "While the CSUSM has closed applications number of new students this for this reason. fall grew by about 150 students, slightly more than we had proThe regular CSU application jected, the number of continuing period is Aug. 1st to Aug. 31st students from last spring grew for the spring semester. How- by 300, substantially more than ever, applications after that date projected. Seventy-fpur percent are placed on a space available of those enrolled last spring were basis and can still be considered enrolled this fall. That is the for admittance. CSUSM stopped highest continuation rate from its extended applications accep- the previous spring in our histance period for undergraduate tory. Last fall, for example, we th enrolled sixty-eight percent of the previous spring. I think the improved continuation rate could be seen as a positive reflection of the quality of education our students are receiving here." In addition to the large increase in the percentage of enrolled students last spring who continued in the fall, the reason for the increase in students is based on other factors as well. According to Riehl, "The additional construction of the campus and the growing public image are some of the main attractions to first time freshmen. The weakened job economy and tighter job market might be partially responsible for the improved continuation rate from last spring. All campuses in the CSU system are experiencing similar unexpected growth, so it is a statewide phenomenon." Compared to the Fall 2002, there were about 700 who applied, and now the school already has 1,200 prospective students who have applied for Spring 2003. CSUSM is currently budgeted for nearly 7,400 students on an annual average. The unofficial count on students for this semester is 7,600 and this will be either confirmed or changed with the census count that was held at the end of September and will be released in early October. Riehl did not say what they will do if the number of students admitted reaches school capacity. Although the requirements to get into CSUSM are the same, Riehl said that there is still a need to remind students interested in attending Cal State San Marcos to apply early and make sure that they have all the docu- TENURE from page 1 Brodowsky, Assistant Professor account of her many good o Marketing, and S Vourlitis and Thomas Wahlund Afssistant Professortephen Zera, qualities. of Finance, from the Biology Department; as new Associate Professors with Some awardees were not and Robert Yamashita from the tenure. able to attend due to health Liberal Studies Department. problems or because they Dean arion Reid from he From the College of Busi- Library Mnd Information Ster- were otfeaching classes at the a ness Administration, Dean vices recognized Jacqueline time the ceremony. Dennis Guseman presented Glen Borin as .Librarian and gave an JbnqtVjuuv AqU This application deadline could soon be a permanent part of the CSUSM application process. 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This year, nominations are due to the committee by Thursday, Nov. 7. Full time and part time Cal State San Marcos faculty are eligible to be nominated by current or former students, by colleagues, or by staff members. For those interested in submitting a nomination in recognition of an exceptional professor, the following information may be useful, as laid out by the university official procedural guide, found at: http://lynx.csusm.edu/policies/ procedure_online.asp?ID=90. The individual nominating a professor must submit a letter to the Senate Office documenting how the nominee is known, a statement of her/his qualifications as an outstanding professor, and, if a student, the courses taken from the nominee. f All of the professors wishing to accept their nomination then must compile a great deal of documentation on their contributions to their academic field, their students, and the A+ Saubsand teachers. Preschool substitutes, ides, All areas, full time andflexiblepart time. $6.75-$9.50 hourly Call Jackie at 858-565-2144 university in general. This contribute to the dossier of a documentation becomes their professor can be considered an dossier for candidacy. excellent way to show gratitude and/or respect. The current Brakebill recipient, Graham Oberem, On how the recipients are professor of physics, selected, Janet McDaniel, Chair commented, "In compiling of the Faculty Affairs Committee my Brakebill dossier, I had to for Academic Senate said, "The solicit letters from more than evaluation of a nominee's file a dozen of my past students. I shall focus on the evidence of deeply appreciated their words excellent teaching practices and of appreciation and the fact that the impact of his/her teaching in they had noticed many of the positioning the University as a things that I do in my teaching learner-centered institution." In to help students learn physics in February the committee makes a an enjoyable way." recommendation to the President as to who should receive the This sort of mutual award. Then, in March the appreciation abounds from President announces the chosen the detailed nomination and professor. evaluative process. The time devoted to submitting McDaniel mentioned a the nomination or a letter to possible change to the timeline of the award to take place this year. If approved by the Academic Senate, the award deadline will be moved to April. This change, however, is not definite and so does not affect this year's nominations being due by Nov. 7. Any person who finds a particular professor to be above the grade is encouraged to assist the university in the possibility of recognizing them with the Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award. Nomination letters- should be submitted to the Academic Senate office located in Craven Hall 1201, or visit their website at http: / /www.csusm.edu/academic_ senate/ for more information. Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store Lookingfor energetic, enthusiastic stuff— Especially those who are available in the a.m. Come in andfillout an applicationI Carlsbad Company Stores S600 Paseo del Norte #100 Next to the Flower Fields For more information on becoming a teacher, contact CalTeach - your one-stop information, recruitment and referral service for individuals considering or pursuing a teaching career. CalTeach can help you explore this exciting career, provide information about current incentives and benefits, assist you in understanding the credentiaiing process and, once you become credentialed, direct you to the teacher recruitment centers for job placements. 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The new facility will have space for 78 computers in the Reference area and a 100-seat open computer lab, along with 1,500 reader stations wired for the Internet and broad wireless capability that will allow users to V\ route for contingency funding." V -7f ;:jA The current library staff will then be responsible for five and one half times more space then the old facility. The budget will not be able to handle more new staff. Reed hopes to alleviate this problem by adding more full-time, part-time and student assistant staff. Proposition 47 will authorize a $13.05 billion bond to fund a New CSUSM Library. Photo by Tristan Nickey. range of K-12 and higher education projects for all California connect to the Internet through- will not be adding more on-line several portions of the Library... schools. Of the $13.05 billion out the library. Marion Reed, the resources. We give high prior- specifically, the special finishes in school projects funded under dean of the library, hopes "that ity to providing as many 24/7 in the Reading Room, and the Prop. 47, $11.4 billion would go the majority of- study seating services as possible via our Web- three decks (2 on the 5 floor; toward K-12 education to relieve will provide either hard-wired site. We are designing our Web one on the 2 floor) that are not overcrowding, accommodate or wireless access to the campus site during the 02/03-year and covered by state funds. They new students and upgrade aging computer network for students plan to unveil it some time next have now been funded by a school facilities. The remainwho bring their laptops to the summer — hopefully in tandem donor and will be completed as ing $1.65 billion will go toward with opening the new building." part of the construction project. California public higher educaLibrary". She added, "May we get the The funding for furnishings, fix- tion, including $496 million for Reed said, "The budget we wherewithal to purchase fur- ture and equipment (FF & E) is projects in the 23-campus Cal have for purchasing database nishing, fixtures and equipment part of the Proposition 47 pack- State system. This means that access, for journals, for books in order to meet that timeline!" age, which needs voter approval some of the money will go to in November. If the proposition CSUSM and help fund its library and for other formats is not keeping pace with inflation, so we Reed explained, "There are fails, the University will seek a equipment. th nd Cal State San Marcos College Democrats Insurance isn't w hat it used to be. Our people and technology are a s diverse a s ever. W e are building a strong future for individuals with energy, i deas and ambition to match our own. 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Mike Byron 49 congressional district Del Stewart 48 congressional district Dave Brostrom 66 Assembly district Kathleen Calzoda 73 Assembly district John Herrera 74 Assembly district Connie Witt 79 Assembly district Phil Hanneman 38 State Senate district And much, much, more! Brought to you by the Unity 2002 campaign in conjunction with the rd th th th rd th th th CSUSM College Democrats http://www. csusm. edu/democrats �Creating a Campus Community Through Music By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer Music filled the air throughout the Dome area last week, as each new day brought a fresh musical talentfroma distant land to please our ears. The Brown Bag World Music Concert Series is a part of the fall schedule for the Arts & Lectures events on campus. The week started fiercely with the audacious, and at times overwhelming, sound of the North Australian Didjeridu. The Aboriginal native instrument, created of a hollowed eucalyptus tree limb, was used to create sounds native to the animals of Australia. Randy Graves, master instrumentalist of the Didjeridu, used the primal instrument to tell adventurous stories from the animal point of view. Altogether, this performance was unique and creative, a superb display of with the kilts and bagpipes of talent. the Cameron Highlanders, a perfect combination that greatly Tuesday featured Theo and the enhanced the cultural aspect of Zydeco Patrol, a Cajun-inspired the music. Master Piper Major blues band in the tradition of Charles Rosenberger led the Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat group. Zydeco, led by Zydeco T. , The melodious week wrapped By day three of the Brownbag up with a special Thursday afterConcert Series, the students were noon treat, El Conjunto Guadalgetting a true taste of Scotland. upe. Consisting of three memThe Dome Stage was crowded bers, this group performed vari- ous songs with the use of harps to accompany the vocals. Perhaps the most impressive part of this performance however, was what took place prior to the concert's start; Bill Bradbury's American Music Class, MUSC 427, had the opportunity to meet with and listen to the stories of musician, Francisco Gonzalez. See MUSIC, page 12 A 2002 Groundbreaker Hits The San Diego Asian American Film Festival By RIA CUSTODIO Pride Staff Writer moting the controversial film devotes a year round program "Better Luck Tomorrow," as well to emerging Asian American as the numerous artistic films artists. This year, 115 films, 13 Controversy heated the discus- scheduled to debut at SDAFF. short films, 8 feature documension of the 3 Annual San Diego taries, and 12 dramatic narAsian Film Festival (SDAFF) Tan offered a brief overview of ratives debuted at the SDAFF during the Asian American Film the film festival, beginning with venue. The continuing success Class at Cal State San Marcos the creation of the event three of SDAFF offers a platform on on Sept. 25, 2002 at 6:15pm. years ago as a setting for Asian which to develop a stronghold of Janet Sorongon, Special Events Americans to create a com- Asian artists within society. Coordinator, and Cherryl Tan, petitive arena for the premier of Community Outreach Coordi- films, including the only location Notably, the debut of the connator from SDAFF, promoted in the world to feature an all-ani- troversial teenage angst film, the event, stressing the highly mation program. Pointedly, Tan "Better Luck Tomorrow" (BLT) groundbreaking movie sched- described Kim's crafting of a remained the key point to the uled as an opening night film. venue for a community of Asian discussion. Disagreement broke filmmakers to display talent out at the Sundance Film FesFestival Director LeeAnn while offering the public access tival after the showing of BLT Kim's work schedule conflicted to independent films otherwise when a member of the audience with the scheduled promotion unattainable. expressed his deep dissatisfacand was unable to speak about tion with the movie, which he the festival and her life experi- However, Sorongon added stated was empty and should ences as an Asian American the SDAFF more than doubled offer more of the core truth of journalist. Sorongon and Tan in size within the growth of the Asian ethnicity. A heated debate spoke of the SDAFF while pro- foundation, and that the festival flew through the Sundance Film rd Festival audience members, giving way to movie critic Roger Ebert's stance on his commentaryofBLT. Ebert stood before the heated audience and defended the cast and crew. Ebert poignantly exclaimed, . .nobody would say to a bunch of white people how could you do this to your people?" The SDAFF opens October 3 , runs through October 5 , and plays at the Madstone Theatres at Hazard Center in Mission Valley, while also playing at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace at University of San Diego. Tickets purchased on-line are offered at A short documentary, "BLT a reduced price. Genesis," on the making of BLT, will air before the feature For more information confilm. Special guest ShChin Pak, tact San Diego Asian Amerifrom MTV News, will attend the can Film Festival online at controversial showing along with www.SDAFF.org or call (858) the cast and crew of BLT. Other 616-8525Ext. 2 for group tickspecial guests include John Cho, ets or email tickets@sdaff.org. actor on WB's Off Center and Sources cited from Keiko Agena on WB's Gilmore www.SDAFF.org. Girls and Eddie Shin, actor on Girl's Club. The presence of Del Mar Scream By MELISSA REED Pride Staff Writer The all-new "3-D Scream Zone" will be opening October 4, at the Del Mar "Scaregrounds." The Scream Zone is the largest haunted attraction in San Diego, featuring 12,000 square feet of 3-D thrills. Each year the event features a new theme, and this year it is "Gothic-Frankenstein." This year the Scream Zone was designed and hand painted by former Disney 3-D expert, R.J. Ogren. The new 3-D effects take the Scream Zone production to a whole new level. Not only do the 3-D effects seem real, but also there are ghosts and Goblins that may just reach out and grab you. The Scream Zone has hired 23 actors who have spent hours rehearsing and who often put on more than fifty pounds of makeup and costumes on order to portray zombies and ghosts. As a warning to those who are fearless enough to go to the event, the Scream Zone is not intended for children under the age of ten, and is really geared towards teenagers and adults. If the little ones are screaming for a ghoulish adventure, a special Kids' Day "Fun Zone" is planned for October 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Fun Zone will include pumpkin carving, costume contests, candy, prizes, and of course trick-or-treating. th such successful artists is a testimony to the support for talented Asian Americans within the industry. Zone runs a carnival from October l ? to October 30 . In addition to the rides and games, this year the Scream Zone Carnival will feature a 130-foot tall bungee jump. 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Ages 19-30 Call Melissa 800-803-7633 $14.95/Hn possible preparing mailings. Flexible Hours. No Selling. Call (626) 821-4035. �Guinea Pigs Wanted for "Das Experiment" interest played by Maren Eggert. Transitions between these scenes are preempted by sound from the other narrative before the scene shift takes place. The effect of these segues suggests a strong emotive connection between the two characters bordering on the telepathic. By DESOMND BARCA Design Editor Usually when one goes to the movies, one expects to observe a series of dramatized situations and hopefully be entertained by the story, character development, musical score and visual stimuli. Most of us like to go to the movies to laugh, or to lose ourselves in a larger than life adventure or romance, and sometimes we just want to kill a few hours in a dark air-conditioned space with comfy seats. Das Experiment is definitely not a film for someone looking for this sort of light entertainment. Das experiment is Germany's official entry for Best Foreign Language Film; it has been nominated for the European Film Awards Best European Film 2001. This film has also won multiple European, international, and audience awards for best director and best actor, as well as for best cinematograDas experiment will grab you Scientists interviewing the volunteers for the experiment. Photos Curtisy of Samuel Goldwyn Films pher, best supporting actor, and by your brain, hold you down like you are Alex in A Clock- absolutely no physical violence before being shoved down our work Orange and force you to will be tolerated. Sounds simple throats by the insidious monparticipate in the events unfold- enough, actually it sounds pre- strosity known as the maining on-screen. I was absolutely dictable and boring; but I can stream, then by all means look to exhausted by the time this film assure you this movie definitely Hollywood for your movie-going finished, and before I left the delivers the goods. needs this October. building I had already procured passes to the very next press Anyone who loves innovative Das Experiment is a psychoscreening. I literally couldn't filmmaking should check this logical thriller that explores wait to see it again. movie out. But if you want to be extreme relationships of authorlightly entertained by the same ity, submission, power, and This movie surprised me; old crap that is being continually human nature. This film has a going in, I thought to myself: revamped, rehashed, repackaged large develGermans in prison... sounds and homogenized, sanitized, oped and extremely well ost of cast of players, m great. But I figured at the very modernized, and plagiarized whom are not big stars with the least it would be a good opporexception of Moritz Bleibtreu tunity for me to brush up on my who plays Tarek (Prisoner #77). German listening skills, and Director Oliver Hirschbiegel Prisonner #77 Played by Moritz Bleibtreu besides I'd seen Moritz Bleibteu wanted all fresh faces so that costarring in Run Lola Run, and the audience would not have ealism, but est s c that was a good movie, so what preconceptions about how the film is made susing prays homage bistingcreenplay. (Forwaonomplete Hirschbiegel ubtly l of the awards by this the heck? characters would develop. This o the see w film is excellent all around. ttradition German Expressionist film, look at ww.csusm.edu/pride by incorporating first and the bottom of this The picture creates a situaThe film is an adaptation of the person point-of-view shots and article.) tion that is so simple it is almost novel "Black Box" by Mario through creative shot composi- Das Experiment is a German ridiculous. Twenty volunteers Giordano. tion. language film with English are paid to participate in a psysubtitles a an e s from chological experiment. They The thing I like most about it Even more interesting is the Oct. 4 to Ond c0 inbSaneeniego at ct. 1 are divided into two groups, the is Hirschbiegel's directing style. structure of the narrative, which Landmark's Ken theatre.D guards and the prisoners. They Hirschbiegel takes chances and s t film are to stay in these roles for techniques are refreshingly hhifts ahroughout theprisonfrom a arsh nd masculine envitwo weeks while the Scientists experimental, making use of ronment to soft scenes involving observe. Any member can quit Supporting Actress video, starlight photography, and the main character's romantic the experiment at any time and Maren Eggert still images. The majority of the Rush: Vapor Trails Tour By KURT MAYER Pride Staff Writer The legendary Canadian musical trio Rush performed live at the Coors Amphitheater in Chula Vista on Wednesday, September 25. The show was nearly sold out, and the fans were ecstatic to see one of the greatest performing bands of the last three decades - alive, well, and rocking out on tour once again. Rush is such an esteemed force in the music industry that no opening band was required; truthfully, no band could hope to compare! Rush came on stage at 8:15 and played until 11:30. The music was synchronized with hundreds of lights and lasers. Video cameras broadcast closeups of the musicians on three enormous projection screens, layered with custom animations and ambience effects. On these screens, fans watched, awestruck, as bassisi Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson performed intricate acoustic and electric guitar work, as well as keyboard work. Drummer Neil Peart brought fans to a standing ovation with a fifteen-minute drum solo on his 360-degree rotating drum kit. Awesome! The Coors Amphitheater is acoustically designed and padded with sound-reflective walls to accommodate full symphony orchestras, so the sound quality was perfect. New songs like "Earthshine" and "Ghost Rider" rang out into the night with the utmost clarity, as did classics like "The Trees" and "Red Sector A" and even the famous 1970's hit "Working Man". A Cal State San Marcos student who lives in Chula Vista, but did not attend the show, said he could hear the bass clearly from his yard. Indeed, the canyons and desert winds of Chula Vista probably enabled sound waves to resonate as far as Impe- talent to rival that of Ludwig von rial County and Mexico! Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, and Felix Mendelssohn. There are thousands of bands on the global music scene, but Times, styles and tastes may only a small percentage of them change, but history will remain ever attain the legendary status the judge of true genius in any of Rush; bands like Aerosmith, age. In the 2 0 Century, and into AC/DC, Metallica, U2, and Pink the 21 , it is clear that Rush will Floyd are good comparisons. We continue to be one of the greatest hear such bands on Rock 105.3 legacies in the genre of Classic and 91X every single day — and Rock. The music speaks for there is a good reason for it. itself, and fans know it by heart. th st Like Rush, these bands consistently sell out major arenas around the world because they have had performing careers for dozens of years, fan bases that span the generations, and musical �Hostility Between Skateboarders and Inline Skaters trees." No matter what conflict is at hand, two wrongs do not make a right. Therefore, the only result of the argument is the escalation of the conflict that often turns into street fights. Really! Is skateboarding harder than inline skating or vice versa? I believe they are two different sports, and anyone who tries to say which sport is better than the other is clearly an idiot who is overgeneralizing. Little do these people, who create conflict, know that they are wasting their time. Instead offighting,they could be practicing, having fun, and not worrying about which sport is better. They overlook the fact that when they are skateboarding or inline skating they are free, not bound to the inline skater or skateboarder role of hating each other because their equipment is different. Actu- ally, skateboarders and inline skaters are very similar to one another. They are both involved in a new revolution of sports, and like to roll around to have fun. So why is it necessary to repeat the cycle of argument and disgust for one another? I know the answer. Skateboarders and inline skaters conflict with one another because they do not take the time to acknowledge the person behind the equipment, Many lack the perspective to see other athletes on terms that are different than the ones prescribed to them by their peers, socialization, or industry, Open your eyes, inline skaters and skateboarders, to each other and you may see there is a whole new world where skateboarders and inline skaters get along because they choose to see each other as a person as opposed to a symbol of something they have been taught to dislike, Louie Zamora Airs from e ramp to another. Photo courtesy of Steven Zamora. By STEVEN ZAMORA Pride Staff Writer I am sick and tired of being told to buy a skateboard, being verbally attacked^ or often col-"lidtng with skateboarders who mean to harm me just because I am an inline skater. I am also sick and tired of inline skaters getting so upset at skateboarders as to sink to their level and be the ones to start conflict or even contribute to it. If there is an overt discrimination to be seen in society, it is between skateboarders and inline skaters. I hate the feeling that I get when I'm skating at a street spot or at a skate park, and I see a skateboarder, purposely^ try. to fnake fun of 6r*even crash*into me. No one person likes to be in fear, however inline skaters must put up with it all the time. Not to say that skateboarders don't have the same feeling I have, but they are less likely to experience fear, because there are more skateboarders than inline skaters, which is apparent in society - ask yourself how many more skateboarders, on average, do you see as opposed to inline skaters? Insults that begin with "Our sport is harder than yours, fruitbooter" only further demonstrate how skateboarders are acting in a discriminatory manner toward inline skaters. However, the responses made in retaliation to the skateboarders by the inline skaters are the worst. These insults begin with, "keep on pushin' your wood; and by the way save the Capitalism starts and begins with laborers. Laborers, sometimes called proletariats, are the majority. They produce the products of Hello girls and boys. businesses and corporations. Today we are going to hear the They do not, however, own any part of what they are laboring story of capitalism. to produce. Profits are largely First I must explain that I, unrepresented in the wages of today's storyteller, am no expert the laborers. on the subject. I am far from even being a political science Now at the same time, in a major. But I do like to think capitalist society we have a of myself as at least somewhat colossal desire for products. aware. And if we glean nothing Advertising creates false needs else from our education, let us and we buy and buy in response. at least leave this place with a We are taught what to desire, and higher understanding of the true what we own becomes our signs workings of the world, right? of status, income, and worth. Right. So today, I share with Somewhere on the road to Walyou the workings of the political Mart, Nordstrom, and Starbucks, system of this great nation, we lost our sense of scrutiny. capitalism. Imagine that the desire, created The circle of capitalism by the capitalist system, can only By JENNIFER ACEE Pride Staff Writer be met by the capitalist system. This is where the circle curves 'round to meet itself. The more we buy and consume, the more we (the majority laborers) work to pay for it all. And of course, our work produces more to feed into the pool of products waiting to be bought. I will refrain from lecturing on the environmental effects of this type of consumerism and stick to the politics. My concern lies most in the notion that we do not realize we are pawns in a system that mostly benefits the miniscule percentage at the top of big-business and media - in other words, that we do not realize what capitalism is. Do we all really believe that every rich person actually works harder to get that way, and that Skateboarder. Photo courtesy ofGoogle.com poor people are all lazy and Marx and others in the venture unwilling? Certainly that is an to educate the world on what ideology of capitalism. capitalism means. Because, my friends, it is only if we Now I don't want to scare understand a system's functions anyone off by suggesting the that we may truly choose it for horrible s-word, socialism, or ourselves. God forbid communism, as possibilities that could work out We should not feel safe better. I don't in fact suggest knowing that every definition, that they are the answer. History perspective, and idea on the seems to indicate neither has effectiveness of the system worked out any better for the of capitalism nationally and people, and practicality points to globally is fed to us by our the implausibility of reaching a capitalistic government and truly socialist society. The labor reinforced by those who benefit benefits the laborers. In fact, I most from the system - media cannot help but like the idea of and big business leaders. having at least a bit of inequality in the distribution of resources. But that is beside the point, because my purpose here is only to raise awareness. In this case, I seek to aid Karl �When you're ready to B REAKAWAY from your smokes t i n a ' s d eli 1 s is 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. 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We've got a soup/salad bar, Casa Del Sol (Mexican/Burger joint), Nana's pizza and subs (the only food remotely worthy of consumption), and last and certainly least, House of Tsang. We've all heard about the overthe-summer renovations (fresher foods, bigger selection) that were to make the Dome more palatable for the students this fall. Student Gail Tarantino shared with me a personal account of what these "improvements" exactly entailed. "I went to Casa Del Sol to try the new baked chicken plate that they serve. The server pulled a As an expression of our care and concern, I ask each of us to think of ways we can acknowledge Alex Zingaro's life and honor his memory For my part, I will show that I value my fellow students by taking the time to smile or say Hi! as we pass each other between classes, cold baked chicken plate from the refrigerator, and proceeded to throw it into the fryer. When I asked the server what they were doing throwing the baked chicken plate into the fryer, they told me it was to warm it up." with cafeterias containing Taco Bells, McDonalds, and other well-known food stands. Why are CSUSM students subjected to sub-par food when other college students are actually enjoying their meals? We are students driven by our appetites. And what do we get between classes? Overcooked, marginal at best, Mexican and Chinese foo3. I'll give Nana's a little credit since it's pretty fresh and relatively palatable pizza and sandwiches. But when you sum it all up, that's really all there is. A person can only eat so much pizza before they begin to desire something more. Yet we all stand in line, like a bunch of Russians in a communist bread line. What else can we do? Rick Moore, Director of Communications at CSUSM, had this to say about the subject: "I know nothing about it, except that I've heard the matter was investigated and the major companies that looked into it found that there are not enough students here yet to support their minimum sales requirement." After trying all ten items that are on the menu throughout the past two semesters, I feel compelled to ask, "Where is the nearest Taco Bell?" There are other colleges in the San Diego area It looks like new and improved food is a diminutive priority thus far. Enrolling new students necessitates more parking spaces. When this is running smoothly we may finally have enough students, which would then allow us the ability to get more familiar food stands. However, this probably won't happen for quite some time, so hey! Have some pizza! sit next to each other on benches, or stand next to each other in elevators. What will you do? Pat Armstrong CSUSM student LETTERS However, it has come to my know currently the University is attention that it wasn't so much a looking into off-campus sites as lack of planning as it was a total well on campus dirt sites. They reorganization of funds. Before are trying to come up with a 1996, parking was funded by solution before spring. the state, just as new buildings, etc. are. Now, I don't know all of I sit on a committee that is also the details, but in 1996 parking looking for solutions both long became decentralized, making it term and short term. If any of I just wanted to let you know a campus issue, no longer eligible you have any suggestions please that the University President for ANY funding by the state. contact me and I will bring them to the committee. Please feel free is very aware of this problem and people all over campus The only money that can go to to contact me at any time regardare scurrying to find a solution parking is the money collected ing parking or any other campus fast! Before I was informed of from parking permits, unless of issue. Thanks for hanging in just how it got to be this bad, I course we could get a donor or a there, and have a great week. thought that the University must sponsor. This means that the cost have done a horrible job of plan- of parking permits will even- Jocelyn Brown ning and I was quite upset that tually be going up in order to President of students would be paying the increase the revenue and build a . Associated Students, Inc. structure. Of course, in the mean price - literally. time this doesn't do much good. I First let me introduce my self: my name is Jocelyn Brown and I am the President of your Associated Students, Inc. (ASI). This is my fifth year at Cal State San Marcos. Just like all of you, I totally agree - WE HAVE A MAJOR PARKING PROBLEM. The Pride Por MARIA SOLEDAD ACUNA Redactara de The Pride los demás conductores. No me niégo al crecimiento y desarrollo de las ciudades, ni trato de culpar a nuestra querida institución educativa de todos estos cambios. Es maravilloso contar con entidades pedagógicas que ofrezcan a la gente la oportunidad de una mayor preparación intelectual. También es importante que el comercio se promueva y existan mayores y mejores fuentes de trabajo. Hay que crecer y progresar. Pero ¿porqué el precio del progreso es el de acabar con la paz y tranquilidad de nuestras ciudades? Las ciudades aledañas a la. Universidad Estatal de California en San Marcos (CSUSM) han crecido de una manera desmesurada en los últimos cinco años. Pareciera como si de repente de un semestre a otro, nos encontráramos entre una maraña de carreteras y edificios en construcción. Esas ciudades pacíficas y libres de tráfico que parecían aburridas y monótonas, ahora no son más que extrañas avenidas con comercios y grandes edificios. Las nuevas construcciones muestran, ante nuestros ojos, Sería genial que esto no ciudades completamente sucediera. Pero así fue, es descuartizadas. y seguirá siendo. Quizá el progreso debería dársenos De un rato a otro, las vías a cuenta gotas, es decir, un de acceso, se cierran. Llegar a edificio a la vez, una carretera a CSUSM, colegios comunitarios la vez, un caminito nuevo, o de y escuelas distritales, es cada repente una nueva casa. Pero día más difícil y tardado; no, no es así. Ño es realístico ni sus estacionamientos se conveniente. encuentran abarrotados, * los lugares de acceso para dejar Por eso, pensemos en el y recoger estudiantes son progreso como un dolor de insuficientes y causan gran dientes causado por una caries. confusión, ocasionando a Es molesto en un principio, la vez un tráfico peligroso. aumenta paulatinamente Las distancias que antes se hasta convertirse en algo recorrían en diez minutos, insoportable. Nos provoca ahora toman el doblé o triple dolor, perdemos tiempo al ^ de tiempo. En una sociedad visitar al dentista y obviamente, que se ha caracterizado por el desembolso económico es su puntualidad, no queremos bastante considerable. Sin darnos el lujo de llegar tarde a embargo una vez que esa nuestras actividades. maldita caries es extirpada y reemplazada por una porcelana Los habitantes estamos dental que nos da estética y entrando en la histeria alivio, podemos hablarle de automovilística. Empezamos frente a la gente. 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Also, Pride on the Prowl spirit winners will be announced. All Week October 5th-13th Pride in Our Past: A Pictorial History of Cat State San Marcos • Forum Plaza Library photo exhibit highlighting the C SUSM story including important milestones. Saturday October 5th 10th Annual Tukwat Pow Wow "Honoring Our Heroes* 10 am -10 pm - Mangrum Field • Gourd and Intertribal Dancing - Grand Entry 12 prn and 7 pm ; ^ - Kaleo'onalani Polynesian Dance For more event information, contact (760) 750-3311. Sunday October 6th Monday October 7th 10th Annual Tukwut Pow Wow *Honoring Our Heroesm 10 am "5 pm - Mangrum Field | - Gourd and intertribal Dancing f - Aztec Dancers - Veterans Roil Call I| * For more event information, contact (760) 7 50-3311 2nd Annual Veterans' BBQ 5 pm - 6:30 pm % Founders' Plaza Monday Night Football 6 pm -" ASI Student Lounge (Commons 201) Join the Veterans1 Association .for great food, plus the Green Bay Packers vs.-the Chicago Bears on the new A S) big screen TV,, Tuesday Alumni Night $ pm ~J:30 pm - ACD 115 *The Future of Microsoft" ' > ' : r For more event information, contact (760) 750-4405. Saturday October 12th ASI Women's Club Soccer vs. UCLA 11 am - Mangrum Field Cheer the Cougar women a s they take on.the Bruins! ASI Masquerade Ball 8 pm - California Center for Arts, Escondido A s Homecoming'Week Festivities come to an end, dance the night away at our masked ball. Next Week October mh Intercultural Speakers Series Jonathan Kozol 7 pm - California Center for the Arts, Escondido Author of seven award-winning books and champion for the cause of quality public education for America's poorest children. Students free with valid ID For more information, .contact 1~800-98TICKET. : te» Sititf October 8th Cougar Un~Olympics>..Feelin* the Pride 11:30 am> 1:30 pm Forum Plaza Student organizations compete rn a relay of zany un-bfympic events. Cal State San Marcos October 10th by W For more information on Homecoming Week 2002, contact A SI (760) 750-4990. �W> NX FfLA.Tr COONT OPUAkG WE QOTH THREE MO... I LOVE YOU MQfiE. LOVB YOUMORB. A/OOO^ I love YOU MORE. WAS THAT fOUR MOA>! AGAIN? OK--Ok, OA/ THE A/OO... I OP. 1...2... 3 J The Only Reason To Go To Class In Hie Morning! By R o s s B u r a c h m J ey.uxfcATiUAr... ü s i v is W A G I N G s o u t i t t e WINDOW w v WT0 i c- ym ' //a 0 7/ 30ANN SAYS I NEED TD BE MORE SENSITIVE WHERE Y T D SUGGEST TAPPING INTO Y0ÜR DO I FEMININE SIDE START? £3 Lr7 WELCOME TO >THE LPGA PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP J» R£«ltY W » f e vM « C OHIC r ^ ^ f SW? y M IUIOKS O F ^ W » F fcOfLE C c w t t > ^ V s e e wrtKTe** S>ST f lCT" (XftWM. r - -« Elliii » ¡¡IP 1 Ö10I GY» ili èfo �CSUSM Cougars Cross Country Stays Swift By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor Despite the mid-90 degree temperature in Riverside, the Cal State San Marcos men's and women's cross-country teams were among the topfinishersat the UC Riverside Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2002. The women's team Anne Marie Leads the pack. began their race at 9:45 a.m. Photo courtesy of CSUSM Athletic Dept. while the men's team ran the opening event, which started at finish and time of 20:11.50 and best of 25:34.50. Senior Omar 8:30 a.m. freshman Sarah Oates earned Zavala placed 42nd with a time a 20th place finish with a time of 26:14.5, which was also his The women's team took of 20:12.80. "The team did personal best for this season. "A second place with a score of really well. It was a hot day but lot of guys improved from their 66, while placing five finishers everyone worked really hard and last performance," said Zavala, among the top 20 with Anne I think it showed," explained a Spanish Literature major. Sophomore Rene Reyes finished Marie Byrne finishing fourth Cox, a biology major. in 47th place with a time of 26: overall and with a final time of 19:30.90. The 5K course The men's team placed fifth 20.80. Senior Brian Sullivan included 13 women's teams with with afinalscore of 188 points. came in 48th place with a time 26:21.00 and freshman Johnny a total of 147 individual runners. The San Marcos men's team Cordis came in 56th with a time competed against Utah State, of 26:29.90. "This meet showed which was the top finishing The top five finishers for the the teams' depth because Robby collegiate team. female Cougars included senior was out with a sprained ankle Lanele Cox, who placed 11th with a time of 20:00.10. Junior Twenty-six teams and 281 and we were still able to pick Felisha Mariscal followed just individual runners competed in up the slack," said Sullivan, a behind Cox with a time of 20: the men's 8K run. Among the top psychology major. 04.60, which placed her 13th five male runners for the Cougars overall. Senior Camille Wilbora was senior Kris Houghton, who Senior Robby McClendon, came in with an 18th place came in 21st with a personal top runner for the men's Cougar team, twisted his ankle a few days before the meet and still competed, although not at one hundred percent. "He'll [McClendon] be back. Even without one of our top players, we still placed really high. We are so deep that it doesn't matter. We can cover for someone. We are pretty unstoppable in our region," Houghton, a math major, insisted. The latest NAIA cross country rating placed the women's team 14th and the men's team 4th in the nation. The women's and men's will compete on October 5th in La Mirada, California at Biola University. [NAIA.org and fiashresults.com contributed to this article.] MUSIC f rom page 5 Gonzalez shared tales of Fandanga, a traditional Mexican music festival, in which a single song can sometimes last up to half a day in length. He further explained how the music he plays also serves as the basis for mariachi music. enrolled in Bradbury's MUSC 427 class. Even President Gonzalez made an appearance, sitting in the front row to listen to the music of El Conjunto Guadalupe on Thursday. Few people were aware that the main musician in Conjunto Guadalupe was none other than the "These events offer the brother of President Gonzalez. opportunity for CSUSM students to grow as a com- This music series offered munity. Even if someone is something for everyone, rushing to a class or trying to regardless of background or get home, they still are able to status, with one objective in take in the music as they pass mind: building a stronger and by," commented Carlin Ver- more accepting campus comgara, a CSUSM senior who is munity through music. Catching the Wave of Success By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Staff Writer Last Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at North Ponto in the north end of Carlsbad campgrounds, CSUSM held its annual Surf Team tryouts. Recognized by the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA), the surf team at CSUSM placed fourth overall last season. Under the rules of the NSSA, six shortboard men and one shortboard woman constitute a team. Making the final cuts will be difficult, due to the select nature of the team and the large pool of talent available at CSUSM. add some depth. "Last season, the team had great participation and team spirit, but generally only one or two surfers got through multiple rounds. To be a contender, they need to get more like four surfers into the quarterfinals. And the talent is here on campus," said volunteer coach Amber Puha. member, is a former US Body Boarding Champion and current runner-up college national champion. The team will also get some help from Dustin Franks, who is also the current runnerup college national champion for long boarding and can be seen on the current issue of Longboarding Magazine. When asked about the chances The woman team member ofthe team competing with larger selected will round out the spemore established schools again cial teams unit, and that area this year, volunteer coach Amber is the only area of uncertainty. Puha replied, "Undoubtedly, we Former team member, Julie Ruswill have one of the best special sell, will be out for the season teams units in thefield."Theue to a broken foot. However, d special teams unit is comprised either Tory Alexander or ElizaThrough tryouts, the men of everyone but the men short beth Manzo will take her slot, shortboarders led by team cap- boarders. George Demarino, a and both are talented surfers. tain Dave Kincannon hope to CSUSM student and surf team Coach Puha, is no stranger to success. She was a member of the NSSA National Team from 1985-1987. At USCD, where she majored in mathematics, she was part of their National Championship team and won an individual National Championship. In 1998, she graduated from UCLA with a PhD in mathematics, but before leaving she had accumulated two more NSSA individual national championships. Puha then came to CSUSM in the fall of 1999. Puha has stated, "I am thrilled to have been able to help in facilitating the development of a surf team here on campus." But she also gives credit to ASI and her team, "because without them this wouldn't be possible. With such an exemplary record, along with some very talented surfers, it's quite possible for the Cougars to rank even higher than last year." The surf team and other CSUSM teams like it are studentrun and managed by ASI ( Associated Students Inc.). Therefore, like any other ASI club sport, the team has three player representatives, which include Dave Kincannon, George Demarino, and Dustin Franks. The representatives have worked with ASI to officially register the team, organize the tryouts, and help raise funds. CSUSM is a part of the NSSA Southwest Conference and will begin competition on October 27th in Ventura, California. Lady Cougars Golf Begin an Impressive Fall Season By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor The CSUSM women's golf team took third place overall in the third annual CSU Monterey Bay Golf Mart /Lady Otter Invitational in Seaside, California on Sept. 2 3rd- 24th. The Lady Cougars shot an overall score of 682 (341-341) at the par-73 Black Horse Golf Course with a yardage of 5957. The lady golfers' score earned them second place among the National Association of Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) affiliated schools. They played against 13 teams, five of which included NAIA competitors. (82-84), placing her ninth overall. Junior Stephanie Segura tied for 13th place with a score of 168 (84-84). Senior Robin Shaft shot a 171 (85-86) which earned her a 17th-place finish. Freshman Traci Tippett tied for 33rd place with a final score of 181 (90-91), and senior Jennifer Tunzi shot a 182 (95-87) tying for 35th place. "This is a tougher course, it takes hitting accurate shots to score well. I think we have a chance of winning nationals or at least topfive.Our team has a lot of potential," Goss, a sophomore business major insisted. The Lady Cougar golfers will compete next at the Lost CanSophomore Stephanie Goss yons Golf Club hosted by Cal led the Lady Cougars with a State Northridge on Oct. 21st combined two-day score of 166 - 22nd. The ladies golf team and their coach. Photo courtesy of CSUSM Athletic Dept. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2002-2003</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The thirteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 athletics program faculty fall 2002 funding (construction) health library building parking https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/10e0c4b4397294bd10de750f5fecae98.pdf 25686a5b28ef6c2362c08ffffc4ea8cc PDF Text Text yf^-^ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS ( ? T H E PRIDE w ww.csusm.edu/pride/ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2002 VOL.XNO.VI Drums Beat to Honor at the 10th Annual Tukwut Pow Wow tion and education as noted by Randy Edmonds, Master of Ceremonies. A member of AISA -said, "Throughout the years Mr. Edmonds has tried to provide an awareness to the greater society...he also demonstrates the tremendous pride that Indian people have." As part of his witty charm, Edmonds built an atmosphere of joviality throughout the day of rituals. Edmonds9 magnetism made the rhythm of the ceremony one of honor and fun. By RIA CUSTODIO Pride Staff Writer When an eagle feather falls, a veteran dances close by and protects it from being trampled upon, according to the American Indian Student Alliance (AISA). The theme of the 10th Annual Tukwut Pow Wow, held at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), offered a glimpse of protection from the traditions of generations old and new by honoring passed heroes. The Pow Wow gave truth to the natural essence of spirituality with the ambience of ritual customs. The steady beat of drums echoed through the inner circle. The beat of the center drum circle, led by Hale and Co., pulsed with the traditional pace of honor. Honor remained the key element of the Pow Wow's tradi- Native American dancer at the Pow Wow. Photo by Tristan Nickey The Pow Wow's powerful, rhythmic procession gave life to the honoring of heroes. An amazing chorus of drums thundered under the heat of the heavy sun. American Indians and on-lookers gathered at CSUSM to commemorate two inspiring leaders who passed away, "Uncle" Henry Rodriguez and Chet Hunt. The Pow Wow honored Rodriguez and Hunt for their ever-vigilant support, exemplary leadership and teachings. Karin Giron-DeCrane said, "OurHerpes have taught us many lessons...to remember that we never do anything alone." The congregation of gatherers stood in silence for a moment of blessing led by the Pauma Mission Indian Tribe. The blessing included a prayer for the honored, gave thanks for a wondrous day, and prayed for the safety of people. Once the blessing of the inner circle concluded, only Native American Indians entered into the circle. Edmonds made light of the situation by joking, "If you are white and you enter the blessed circle you will go straight to hell." See POW WOW, page 12 Palomar Administration Drops Thousands By DESMOND BARCA Design Editor balances owed to the school were administratively dropped. Lee pointed out that some of the dropped students had owed the school money for several years -receiving an education without having paid for it. Students, at Palomar College are outraged after the college dropped roughly 2,300 of them on Sept. 27 for not paying their bills. This figure amounts to just Students received official over eight percent of the 28,000 students enrolled at Palomar this notices by mail and from teachers during class sessions to the sursemester. prise of many. However, many According to the Director of students said that the college did Enrollment Services, Herman not provide adequate notice, and Lee, students who failed to pay are outraged that Palomar would choose to take this kind of action so far into the semester rather than waiting until winter break. News of this policy change failed to reach many students. Students are complaining; they assumed that their accounts were in good standing, and many did not even know there was a problem until they were dropped. Many insist that they followed the proper procedures and their payment problems were a result of mistakes made by Palomar, "I paid my fees in person weeks ago, first they said that they owe me money, now they're saying I owe them nine dollars and I'm dropped from all my classes until I pay," said Kristian Smock. "They have been giving me the runaround for over a week and now I'm so far behind I wonder if it is even worth trying to get back in." Smock also said that he had heard of other students being dropped for owing the school less than four dollars. Though according to Lee, any AIDS Testing Available at SHS By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer SHS is a student clinic that offers a broad range of services from AIDS testing to seasonal flu shots. SHS will be giving anonymous, free,AIDS tests on Wednesdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning Sept 11th until further notice to all registered students who may be interested. Registered students may plan scheduled as well as walk-in appointments. If there is any reason in one's mind about the possibility of having the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or known exposure to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the virus known to cause AIDS, students might want to take advantage of anonymous AIDS testing available at Student Health Services (SHS), located Those afraid of needles or across the camps on the corner seeing their own blood drawn of Craven and Twin Oaks in suite 100 of the San Marcos Ambula- can avoid the needle when getting their anonymous AIDS test tory Care Center. at the SHS clinic. SHS performs an oral AIDS test, known as the Orasure test. The Orasure test involves swabbing the inner cheek of the patient with a harmless instrument, commonly a swab on a stick. This breaks off cells from the inner cheek, which are then tested for HIV. For students who are not sure about how common AIDS can be or how it can be contracted, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides facts that are commonly overlooked. According to die CDC, California ranks 14th among all states in North America in percentage of people infected with the AIDS virus. Los Angeles and San Francisco lead the state as carriers of the virus, and San Diego does not rank in the top 10 cities in the United States. Overall, as of June 2001, North America has 800,000 - 900,000 people living with AIDS, which is 0.3 per cent of the United States total population. Less developed countries such as Africa have higher statistics due to lack of See TESTING, page 12 student owing more than $12 in unpaid fees was administratively dropped. Another Student, Mark Cunningham, said he was dropped along with a half dozen other students upon entering his classroom. Cunningham said he had paid for his classes by credit card through the school's automated system, which had told him his transaction was complete and See PALOMAR, page 2 i iü¡ WÊKHÊÊ page 1-2 Feature page 3-5 Arts page 6-9 Opinion.... Sports page 10-11 page 12 �PALOMAR f rom page 1 his new balance owed to the school was $0. "It angers me that my weekend was disturbed by administrative incompetence," said Cunningham, who needed a signature for his add slip, and drove out to his instructor's house on a Sunday to meet the Sept. 27th deadline (which was later pushed back indefinitely). During the past three years, Palomar College has been in the process of updating their computing and communication systems. CSUSM students who have transferred from Palomar may remember the open trenches and temporary telephone polls that littered the Palomar campus in recent years. Many students remember the system's renovations and the inconveniences associated with the admissions office during the transition. Due to the renovation, Palomar was not able to track students who failed to pay their fees. Now that Palomar can track these students, the administration is returning to its previous policy of dropping students who have a balance due. In recent years, students had been allowed to pay their fees up to two weeks into the semester. The new policy, a return to the policy in place before the reno- vations began, is to be imple- to quickly react November for spring to these unexregistration. The policy consists pected changes, o fa rolling drop; students will be their only 8 i v e n a ten-day grace period in option may be which t0 Pay t h e i r f e e s f r o m t h e t 0 rethink the time they enroll in classes. timeframe for their acaAbout one third of the students demic goals, dropped have now paid their fees and have been reinstated. Administrators extended the Sept 27th deadline for reinstatem ent > due to the confusion and inconvenience created by dropP in 8 students this far into the semester, m e n t e d in "The reinstatement period will least another two we eks, but will definitely not continue P as t October 19th," said ^ee. c o n t i n u e for a t L e e said that if those students dropped really cared about their classes, they would have paid by the deadline. Howe ver > he also added that to his knowledge some late start students were dropped accidentally but were reinstated, who were For the estimated 1,533 who have yet to be reinstated, the confusion caused by this comP u t e r system redesign is turning int0 m o r e than just a disrupted weekend. For students unable Full Tuition and Salary Paid B oard of T rustees M eeting By TRAVIS OLP Pride Staff Writer regulations about second-hand enrollment over the last year, Grounds updated their 2002smoke on campus. these cuts could pose seri- 2003 Capital Outlay Program ous and plentiful problems and suggested a new five year On Sept. 17th and 18th, the Finishing the two-day meet- for CSUSM. Currently, the plan for capital development, a meeting of the California State ing, Lt. Governor Cruz Busta- system is funded for only a plan that hinges critically on What if tuition waai^ a problem? It's not for students University Board of Trustees mante addressed the Board to five percent increase. With the passing of the Education enrolled in the U.S. Coast Guard Scholarship Program took place at the Chancellor's express views on California's more budget cuts looming, Bond Initiative in November. called the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative office where they discussed economy - its resilience and the financial outlook for CSUs (CSPI). Let the U.S. Coast Guard help you achieve your numerous personnel issues, diversity. He assured the looks bleak. Finalized details Here at San Marcos on goals. By enrolling in this program you'll traintobecome including executive review. Board that state deficits will of the budget will not be avail- Wednesday, Chairperson a commissioned officer, while the Coast Guard pays for be overcome. Thus CSUs must able until the end of 2002. your college tuition. In the Coast Guard you'll use your Debra Farar welcomed new Chancellor Charles B. Reed grant access to any and all student Alex Lopez from CSU reported on the noted capacity qualified students, and more Also discussed was a tripar- Fullerton. She also announced even save lives. increases not only at CSUSM importantly, they need to tite presentation involving the who would serve on three difbut at the new Fullerton off- develop a stronger legislative efforts of the CSU adminisBENEFITS INCLUDE: ferent Presidential Selection campus site in El Toro, as constituency to expand and tration, the CSU Academic No more student loans Committees. At the end of No more part-time jobs well as the brand new CSU support the CSU system. Senate, and the California Fac- 2003, three presidents will Receive up to $2,000.00 monthly salary Channel Islands that opened ulty Association (CFA). They be leaving the CSU system. FULL TUITION PAID in August with a 750 student As the first in a series of have cooperatively worked on President Dr. Donald Gerth enrollment. The Chancellor committee hearings, the Col- an effort to increase tenure and Free travel has devoted the last 45 years reiterated that as the corner- lective Bargaining Committee tenure-track faculty within the Free dental/medical care to CSU Sacramento. The staff stone of CSU development, approved a three-year agree- CSU system from 64 to 75 perOptional life insurance coverage assigned to find a replacement academic technology will be ment with the State Employees cent over the next eight years, is made up of trustees William a primary concern. Addition- Trade Council. This ratifica- while concurrently lowering 30 days paid vacation D. Campbell, William Hauk, ally, this technology must be tion served as the perfect segue the student-to-faculty ratio to and Martha A. Fallgatter. At Call now andfindout more about this exciting faculty led, with an intense for Vice Chancellor and Chief 18:1. Their proposed budget Cat Poly Pomona, President opportunity waiting for you in the Coast Guard. focus on learning. Chancellor Financial Officer P ^hard P. for 2003-2004 includes $35 Bob H. Suzuki retires after Reed hopes that technology West to shed some 1 ¿tit on the million for the initiation of the Call l-877,NOW-USCG ext 1788 twelve years of service. His will contribute to the relief of 2002-2003 support oudget for first phase of this plan. Howor visit us on the web at replacement will be found some of this sudden increased CSUSM that was presented by ever, for the 2002-2003 budget, gocoastguam.com. by members Anthony Vitti, capacity, namely that some on- the Finance Committee. the committee also requests Ralph Pesqueira, and Harold line courses will replace classEligibility $300 million for a proposed Goldwhite. President Manuel room meetings. A new webMust be a US Citizen In concordance with State partnership agreement as well A. Esteban's retirement at Maintain 2.5 G A P site has also been established Senate approvals, aside frpm as $116 million for the under CSU Chico will leave a void to Must have completed 60 college credits to help students find jobs at a $43 million cut in equip- funding of the aforementioned be filled by the committee of SAT 1000 or A T 23 C www.csuadvantage.com. ment, libraries, and technol- agreement. The total increase Roberta Achtenberg, Murray ege ogy, Governor Davis signed a of the proposal is over $416 L. Galinson, and Kyriakos Be a sophomore or junior in a 4-year college program The Committee on Institu- budget that proposes cuts in million. Furthermore, the Tsokopoulos. Finally, Chair Attend an approved college or university tional Advancement recom- peripheral areas. However, the request would fully fund conDebra Farar established a APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28th mended requests for naming State Legislature authorized tractual obligations concern- committee to review the methfacilities in San Marcos and the Governor to make $750 ing the compensation of CSU odology for the compensation Dominguez Hills. In addition million in cuts concerning employees, plus a 2.46 percent of executives, and includes to changes in regulations for state government operations. parity adjustment for non-factrustees Murray L. Galinson, alumni associations, the com- Many of these operations ulty employees. Anthony Vitti, and William mittee recommended Title support and deal directly with Hauk. 5 adjustments, which would UC and CSU systems. With The Committee on Campus allow presidents to toughen a seven percent increase in Planning, Buildings, and U.S. _ COAST GUARD ANO COAST GUARD RESERVE �S u p e r - Si z e d By JENNIFER ACEE Pride Staff Writer An overwhelming majority of Americans like their food convenient, fast, and cheap, with little concern given to health and nutrition issues. Ideas about what happens after the food is swallowed seem to get lost in the appealing prospect of having a meal handed in through the car window for less than a buck. According to ABCnews.com, "Residents of the United States spend more on fast food a year than they do movies, books, magazines, newspapers, videos, and records combined." This amounts to over $110 billion annually. But as the nation grows more obese and unhealthy, it may be increasingly appropriate to examine Americans' propensity to support the fast food industry. And support it they do. The office of the Minnesota Attorney General noted, "There are more than 300,000 fast food restaurants in the U.S." When considering that the last official Census Bureau (www.census.gov) count for the U.S. population was 281,421,906, this means there is one fast food restaurant for about every 900 people in the country. At least one quarter of them is apt to stop in to one of these fast food establishments for a meal at least once per day, according to CBS HealthWateh. Americans Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, said, "The United States eats the most fast food in the world." While this is not the most profound statement and is unlikely, to shock the masses, it is certainly worthy of analysis. The entire world seems to recognize that in the U.S., people relish supersize, ready in under a minute, bite-swallow-and-go meals. Teenage boys get ten percent of intake should be taken into their daily calories from sodas." account when evaluating meal items. Recommendations range (http://extratv.warnerbros.com) from 63 to 89 grams, depending Fast food connoisseurs may on age, sex, and lifestyle. find it educational to check out the nutritional guides to their For information regarding favorite meals. The chance to healthier choices available at discover that a Taco Bell Taco fast food establishments, stop by^ Salad with salsa has 52 grams of CSUSM Student Health Services * fat, the Carl's Junior Six Dollar for a "Making Healthy Choices Burger has 62 grams of fat, and On the Go" flier. While there, a Jack-In-The-Box Ultimate students may also want to schedCheeseburger has 66 grains ule an appointment with the of fat, is easily accessible via Health Educator, Cathy Nguyen. Internet. Customers can visit the Nguyen offers personal nutrition fast food establishments' official analyses as well as body fat analwebsites to discover the ingredi- yses; both are f ree of charge. ents and nutritional analyses. Extra TV called Americans "the weightiest warm bodies in the Western Hemisphere." Extra went on to say, "In the last twenty years, the obesity rate in [American] children has nearly doubled. Children now get one quarter of Consideration of the USDA their daily vegetable servings from french fries and chips, daily recommendations for fat H ow t o C reate a P erfect R esume By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer A resume is one of the most important tools that could potentially help a person get the career that he or she has been studying for. Most people think that a resume is a summary of their college career. If that were true, 95 percent of the resume would consist of beer drinking and partying. A resume need not include everything you did in the course of your college career. When looking for a job in the field of chemistry, a person might not want to include drinking beer out of funnels, drinking shooters out of test tubes, or micro brewing your own beer and using yourself as a guinea pig as work experience. A well-written resume will make a person's attributes stand out regardless of it has coffee stains or smudges end, making it harder to read on it. a 2.2 overall GPA. and thereby discouraging the employer who will go on to the According to Pamela K. Having a neat and well-orga- next one. The resumes that stand Wells, Associate Director in the nized resume is critical when out are the ones that emphasize Career and Assessment Center, sending it to a company. A attributes and utilize the white a good resume attracts attention resume has to be clear and easy space on the paper affectively. and creates interest. Wells also to read and therefore should not For example, if your overall pointed out that on an average include too much information. an employer takes seven seconds Overloading information onto GPAas not great yet your cumuto look over each resume and is a resume will not necessarily lative GPA is a 3.0 or higher, you not going to think twice about make it a better resume. Doing throwing one of those away if so will actually hurt in thé See RESUME, page 4 For more information on becoming a teacher, contact CalTeach- your one-stop Information, recruitment and referral service fof Individuals considering or pursuing a teaching careen CalTeach can help you explore this exciting career, provide information about current incentives and benefits, assist you in understanding the credentialing process and, once you become credent ia led, direct you to the teacher recruitment centers for job placements. Make the difference of a lifetime. Teach. Call 1-888-CALTEACH ( 225-8322) or visit www.calteach.com Ü eacH Make the difference CSU Office of the Chancellor �Man\\^flxutaCbur By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Staff Writer On Feb. 19th 1922, a true American hero was born near Basin'Creek Montana. George Oiye had a happy childhood and grew up visiting the historic headquarters of the Missouri -River, the starting point of the Lewis and Clarke expedition. Later, in his twenties, Oiye attended Montana State College where he studied mechanical and aeronautical engineering. In college, he also participated in ROTC (Reserve Officers in Training Corps) where he was captain of the college rifle team. He fit the perfect profile for a man with a promising military future, except for the fact that this was 1941, the Japanese had just bombed Pearl Harbor, and George Oiye is a Japanese American. and military record, Oiye was classified by the United States government as a 4C, an enemy unfit for military service. Of this time, Oiye states, "I felt like a man without a country." But then, in 1943, President Roosevelt issued an order to rescind the 4C order, thus allowing him, and some 15,000 other Japanese Americans, to reinstate their active duty military status. Oiye is a retired Staff Sergeant of the 442nd/522nd Regimental Combat Team, which happens to be the most highly decorated combat unit of its size in United States Army history. Known for being the "Go for Broke" regiment, because of their tenacity and don't-holdback attitude, the 442nd and the 522nd were comprised of mainland Japanese Americans and Japanese Hawaiians. The regiment has been credited with Despite his college academic breaking the "Gothic Line," an area of German fortified strong TESTING from page 3 points located in the mountains north of Florence Italy. This group of 'gung-ho Joes' has also been credited with helping to penetrate battle lines and securing many camps and sub-camps throughout Europe. As a forward observer, Oiye himself has been credited with spotting an enemy gun from an observation point 14,000 feet up and calling in Naval artillery support from sea to knock it out. In all, his team participated in 7 major ETO (European Theatre of Operations) campaigns throughout Italy, France and Germany, 5 of which Oiye was directly a part. His team was also instrumental in the rescue of the 'Lost Battalion,' where he and, his fellow soldiers suffered 850 casualties to save a unit of 223 Texans. Their defining victory occurred when they liberated the concentration camp survivors in Dachau, Germany (the location of Hitler's first concentration camp). The irony of this particular episode is that while these men were thousands of miles away from home, freeing complete strangers from genocide, many of their own families had been involuntarily interned in camps in the United States, due to the Pearl Harbor tragedy. On Thursday Oct. 3rd, George Oiye spoke to Professor Dreama Moon's COMM 330 Inter-cultural Communication class about his experiences as an American soldier both before and after the war. He commented on the strains of fighting with the Japanese Hawaiians - they and the soldiers from mainland Japan did not get along well due to cultural constraints. This, he said/ was worse than all the grenades and bullets, because he had to live with these men. For Oiye,. mainland return was a fate worse than battle. The problem was that many Americans simply could not accept the fact that Japanese Americans could have possibly helped in winning the war. It was so bad that even as a decorated veteran with a degree in engineering, he could not get a job for several years. But yet, after all of the mistreatment he endured by the same country whose values he risked his life to protect, when asked about his own identity as an American, Oiye remarked in a most stoic manner, "After your first bayonet fight with the enemy, you know you're an American." Now eighty years old, Oiye is a retired engineer and public speaker and can be seen in many documentaries and television interviews regarding inter-cultural experience during World War II. 1 should put the cumulative. It is not necessary to put down your GPA if you don't want to because it is not a requirement. Yet you may need it if your employer asks. It is also not recommended to write "resume" on it, the biggest thing on the resume should the resume will lead to termination and embarrassment. Being truthful is important even when listing hobbies. The interviewer may have different interests but might start a conversation using the hobbies he or she has in A fake degree or certificate on common with the interviewee as an icebreaker. be your name using all capital letters in bold ink. As for the content of the resume, include only truthful information which can be explained in detail upon being asked. Most important of all, make sure that somebody else proofreads the resume so there are no mistakes. The Career and Assessment Center isr there to help students with their resumes. A seminar on resume writing is scheduled today from 1-2 p.m. And for seniors, the Career and Assessment Center are accepting resumes for the Resume/ Interview Services for Employment (RISE) program whose deadline is Friday, October 11, at 3 p.m. As Wells stated, "A good resume will get you an interview and will get you the job!" W h a t would y our stuff c ost t o replace? You may think your things aren't worth much. 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Poullard and Disabled Student emphasized that the Services in order for Student Affairs them to be accessible to mission was to supstudents who attend night port the school's classes. academic mission. Another critical Poullard talked about area for Poullard is the importance to student retention and CSUSM of passing of the "making sure stuProp. 47 bond measure. dents feel integrated He explained that if the into campus life." measure passes then the According to Poulplanned renovations for lard, approximately Craven Hall can begin. 43 percent of college Some of these renovastudents drop out tions, Poullard added, nationally. Poullard will combine student says, "When students Jonathan Poullard. 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The crowd at the pacific island festival watches the preformances. Photo by Jennifer Jarrell. By JENNIFER JARRELL Pride Staff Writer to 5 p. m., hordés of people gathered to watch a tropical celebration marked with all the familiar A cloudy and slightly overcast surrounding of the Pacific. Some Saturday afternoon shed no participants pitched tents and gloom on the Pacific Island Fes- even camped out. tival at Ski Beach, Mission Bay. On June 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. The diverse crowd of people leisurely strolled Ski Beach where they could peruse and buy cultural treasures native to the Pacific Islands. These items included popular clothing labels, popular Island music, jewelry, backpacks, shoes, quilts and much more. Plenty of food could years ago, I learned that most people who live in San Diego are from places like Micronesia and Samoa, which explains why Hula wasn't a popular dance. With a Hawaiian accent, Howard spoke about the Festival: "This event has been around for about ten years now. At first it was to share food and spread culture. It was way smaller when it first began, but now that it's gotten bigger it seems to have become more commercialized. The Festival is still interested in familiarizing people with Island culture, but now it's about The most making money too." s pectacular element of Still, it's no wonder that this the Pacific event has grown in popularIsland Festi- ity. Island culture is fantastival was the cally diverse, and most of the e n t e r t a i n - Islanders at the Festival were a ment. On a kind-hearted, spirited bunch. giant stage facing the bay, Hopefully next year, more Island dancers stole the show people will be able to partake in with gyrating hips that you could this wonderful celebration. The barely keep your focus on. 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Photo by Jennifer Jarrell. �B ehold t he Red D ragon By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Staff Writer Everybody'3 favorite serial killer returned to the silver screen Friday Oct. 4th in theatres across the country, thanks to a brilliant portrayal by Sir Anthony Hopkins as the insidious Dr. Hannibal "the cannibal" Lecter. Although some variation exists, "Red Dragon," directed by Brett Ratner, is for all intents and purposes a remake of Michael Mann's 1986 cult classic Manhunter. Both films have been adapted from the Thomas Harris book "Red Dragon," and accurately represent the novel, albeit in different ways. With its dark and alien cinematography and score, Manhunter grittily explores the deranged mind of a killer and the man that hunts him, whereas the more modern installment comes equipped with a star studded cast, goes into more depth about the characters and their backgrounds and offers a more true representation of the book. Actor Ralf Fiennes as Francis Dolarhyde. Image courtesy of Universal Studios. games employed are top notch and keep you on your feet. When a series of savage murders occur, FBI agent Will Graham (played by Edward Norton) is brought out of retirement by FBI section Chief, Jack Crawford (played by Harvey Keitel), to help catch the killer. The villain, Francis Dolarhyde (played by Ralph Fiennes), possesses a particularly dangerous combination of intelligence and lunacy accompanied with a rather intimidating physical demeanor. Graham realizes early on that he is going to require assistance in order to attempte a successful capture. Just like Clarice in "The Silence of the Lambs," Graham Actor Sir Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter. Image courtesy of Universal Studios. must also venture into the mind of Lecter in order to put an end to the killing spree. In so doing, Graham allows himself to be reciprocally probed by the renowned man-eating psychologist. For anyone with an interest in criminal psychology or pathology this film along with its predecessor and the novel are a must. The imagery is brutal, without being overly gory. The atmosphere is intense, and refuses to let you go. And the mind Actor Ed Norton as FBI Agent Will Graham. Image courtesy of Universal Studios. Although I didn't get a strong feeling of semblance among cast members, I do think that the performances by Hopkins and Fiennes were strong, to say the least. Even though the role of Will Graham is complex, I felt as if Norton's performance was somewhat uninspired. The supporting cast did, however, add a great deal of depth to this film. An especially compelling performance by Emily Watson as Dolarhyde's unassuming love interest was a breath of fresh air. Anthony Heald as Dr. Chilton, the asylum director, and bumbling antagonist to Lecter was hilarious once again. Philip Seymour Hoffman as the dirt bag tabloid journalist Freddy Lounds constituted the perfect guy you love to hate. Whatever this film lacked, as far as performances are concerned, it made up for in suspense and story line. As I consider myself somewhat of an expert on the work of Thomas Harris, I must implore you to not only see this film, but also "Manhunter," "The Silence of the Lambs," and "Hannibal." If you liked these films even a little bit, read the books, because they shed light on the formation of the character's personalities in the realest sense, the way Harris intended. �Sweet Home Alabama: More Than Just a Chick-Flick what's ironic about this situation In order to proceed with her is that the movie itself happens marriage to Andrew, she must to appeal to more than one audi- return to Alabama and finalize ence—the other being males. her divorce with Jake and also reveal to her parents her recent Reese Witherspoon as the decision to get married. Howcharacter of 'Melanie Carmi- ever, the situation is a tough task chael,' Josh Lucas as 'Jake' and because Jake's not wanting to an all-star cast make this movie sign the divorce papers leads to more than a love story; they many different comedic encounmake it an awesome, heart-fill- ters between Melanie and Jake ing, and hilarious movie. that make the movie more than a love story. The movie starts out as Melanie, a fashion designer, ends Since Jake refuses to sign the up getting engaged with the divorce papers, Melanie is forced mayor of New York's son named to wait until he does. During Andrew (Patrick Dempsey). this time, Melanie becomes What Andrew has yet to find reacquainted with her roots and out about Carmichael is her past through various small town that has deep routes in Alabama, activities, she learns that Alawhich reveals her poor economic bama truly is her home. While background, and her husband watching events from a festival who is still bitter from their in her home town, the viewer break-up. wants to move to Alabama to dance or just hang around an By STEVEN ZAMORA P rideStaffWriter What is a guy doing reporting about a supposed chick-flick? This is a question that may pop into one's head upon seeing who wrote this article. However, atmosphere that brings so much men and women because of both joy, laughter, and community sexes' need for love. together, an atmosphere that So watch this movie, and be makes one's heart feel warm and sure to let go and be entranced alive. by the moyies appealing love, Also, Melanie finds out that comedic, and all around nature during all these years, Jake has to make one feel just a little more been trying to clean up his life, human. in the hope of getting his wife back. Melanie had left Alabama in search of a bigger and better lifestyle in New York. Overall, this movie's reputation as a love story proves to be true, however this love story entails two lovers. Reese Witherspoon shown on left. Therefore, this Photo by Peter Iovino. story appeals to Knott's Scary Farm Celebrates 30 Years of Fears By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer As the 30th annual Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt kicked off this past weekend, ghosts, ghouls, and mummies alike roamed the alleyways in search of fear. The Halloween Haunt has come a long way from where it began back in 1973, with only a few employees in costumes. Today, more than a million yards of scare cloth, 10,000 gallons of makeup, and 5,000 gallons of imitation blood have been used to decorate the cast in preparation for this annual event. performances is the Ghouls Gone Wild Magic and Dance Show, starring magician Ed Alonzo. This supercharged, sexy, and very controversial show includes a number of popular songs acted out on stage. The audience cheered on as women danced around poles and acted out the popular Nelly song, "It's Getting' Hot in Here," and if you know the words, then you can imagine what came next. This show is definitely not for children due to the adult themes, content, and humor. Nearly 52,000 people attended the opening weekend, with numbers expecting to double as the month nears Halloween. To accommodate guests for the celebration of its 30th birthday, new shows and mazes were added to the haunting line-up. Other shows include bizarre circus acts, tortuous stunts, musical numbers, and dark comedy. Zamora, the Torture King, along with his entourage, as seen in the Guiness Book of World Records and Ripley's "Believe It or Not," performs four shows a night. The The most popular of all the show begins with a warning that m m all those who are weak of stomThis year brings forth more ach should leave, since the per- attractions than years past, formance consists of the inges- with eleven mazes filled with aliens, vampires, and evil mutants. Two mazes can viewed with 3-D glasses: Malice in Wunderland and the Carnival of Carnivorous Clowns. Also new for 2002, the "Curse of the Spider" has taken over the area where the haunted shack once stood and offers more than meets the eye. tion of live insects, the stapling of body parts, and the insertion of metal wires through muscle tissue. Also available for guests' entertainment are personal tarot card readings, pyrotechnic and laser displays, and several freaks of nature, such as the Human Jigsaw Puzzle and giant 8-foot tall Zandrini. 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Lee Ann Kim, executive director, demonstrated her talents by creating a booming non-profit film festival in order to showcase Asian artistic talents. Opening night began when Kim emphatically spoke of her number one project, the SDAFF. With a slow beginning, the SDAFF opened three years ago with little notice but instead with a dream to establish an environment of support and collective collaboration of artistic creation. Kim excitedly spoke of the growing success of a film festival in a notoriously difficult locale. She expressed concern that San Diego has been a difficult venue forfilmfestivals. Spectators at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Photo courtesy of SDAFF website. applause from the nearly packed Kim stressed, "We plan to audience. expand our exhibition programming throughout the year." Notably, the anticipatory audience generated an energetic Kim created a high profile buzz throughout the theatre. foundation by forming the Expectations soared high as the SDAFF into a nonprofit corpo- lights dimmed and the curtain ration. This year the SDAFF rose. Opening scenes from BLT brings film artists a year round launched a feeling of curiossite to promote films and talent. ity from the beginning. This She spoke of the success of the concept of curiosity continued 3rd Annual Festival along with throughout the feature film and the highly anticipated opening grew to a crescendo. Pointedly, night movie Better Luck Tomor- the theme of the story rang row (BLT). The cast and crew true to the lives of young, teenof BLT were invited to center age boys running through life stage and received uproarious with swift ferocity. BLT is not a movie to compare to Joy Luck Club; this feature film presents a thematic, dark revelry of boys outgrowing their boyish nature and emerging into fast, reckless men. Likewise, BIT7 remains devoted to an all-Asian male cast as well as remaining a film solid in its fluid direction and strong, well-written screenplay. With the cast and crew primed for direction, all eyes lay on director Justin Lin. As one of the top ten upcoming directors to watch, Lin, graduate of UCSD, took on the mountainous task of working with a groundbreaking Taurus: (Apr 20-May 20) should be off the streets. Invite If your loose change is missing, your 'flavor of the week" over to join you. That does not mean suspect your roommate, espeyou should rent "Debbie Goes to cially if you've already got a bad vibe about them. I'd sleep with College"- have some tact. Lucky days: sorry, try again next one eye open for the next couple of weeks if I were you. week. 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Due to the difficult budget size, creativity and detailed planning played a large factor in the making of the movie. Lin and the crew envisioned a film for an Asian cast to break through stereotypical barriers. BLT has the potential to open a wide venue for Asians to play larger roles that do not include the stereotype in which Asians typically become characterized. Lucky days: Oct. 11 Leo: (Jul 23-Aug22) You should call your parents; they miss you and want to hear from you. They'll be so ecstatic, in fact, that they'll give you something wonderful. (My aura isn't sure if it's money or advice but hey - what've you got to lose?) Lucky days: Oct 13 & 14 Virgo: (Aug 23-Sep 22) There's a big event or vacation coming up for you. If you're not sure whether or not to ask your relatively new love interest to . join you, go ahead and take the big step. Things still seem kind of new, but this move will put everything into perspective. Lucky days: Oct. 12 Libra: (Sep 23-Oct 23) Sit back, wait, and good things will come to you if you're patient. Don't feel the need to be the one making all the plans After the film presentation* an informal question and answer forum opened discussions between the cast and crew and the audience. Suchin Pak for MTV News led the forum which ranged from witty comments to highly philosophical questioning. Many audience members commented oh the stoic nature of the cast as well as Lin's fluid directing style. Lin generated true respect from the audience for his awe-inspiring direction. Lin also received high praise for the challenges he endured while making BLT BLT brought an audience to the point of amazement with an opening night showing of a film that is truly the first of its kind. An anticipatory buzz surrounded the audience before the movie previewed. Concurrently, MTV Films bought the distribution rights to BLT and are expecting to release the film via small venues around the United States in 2003. Look for Better Luck Tomorrow in local theatres near you in 2003 or contact the S&n Diego Asian Film Festival and find out where BLT plays next. - let others do the planning. You'll feel less stressed and you'll have more fun that way. Lucky days: Oct. 9 Scorpio: (Oct 24-Nov 21) I can read your pet's aura. Your dog is a little nauseated by your strange and erotic study habits. Put your pants on and let the dog out or at least close your door. I'll help stabilize your pet's mental well - being. Lucky days: Oct. 12 Sagittarius: (Nov 22-Dec 21) If you're not sleeping well at night, it's because you've got a score to settle. Think of a good retaliation plan to get that person back for what they did to you. Remember: Two wrongs make a right. Lucky days: all week if you do the job right �1HBÏBIDB O PINION O pinion a bout T he P ride S panish S ection 1 0 Tuesday, October 8 ,2002 Dear Pride Editorial Staff: I was reading through the most recent edition of The Pride, and I was shocked to see that the paper now has a Spanish section. I was upset for several reasons to see that this section is written completely in Spanish. First of all, the Spanish Section completely defies the purpose of journalism. It is a newspaper's job to effectively communicate the news in a way that can be understood to those with an elementary level reading skill. One might assume that everyone at the university surpasses this level of reading comprehension, but it is unacceptable to assume that everyone fluently reads Spanish. It does not take a genius to realize that there is a significant population of students that do not speak or read Spanish, and I find this offensive and discriminatory. I am part of the student population that does not speak Spanish, and because of this I am unable to understand even the titles of the articles because they too are in Spanish. The content of the Spanish Section includes information concerning the Latino community. The Pride staff has alienated a portion of readers by assuming that the non-Spanish speakers or readers are not interested in the news in this section. I understand that here at CSUSM a large portion of the student population has English as a second language. These students were driven* to learn a second language so that they could have the same opportunities as English speaking students, and because of their hard work, obtained a level of competency that allowed them acceptance into the university. the English language that is commonly spoken in our academic community. I see this section as a problem because myself, as well as other students, have been excluded from reading a section of the school newspaper—a publication that should be available for all students to understand. The Spanish section of The Pride has disregarded the concept of equal opportunity, an area that the Latino community has struggled with for so long. Non-Spanish speakers are marginalized by this section, and if any group should be sympathetic to this effect I would expect it to be this community. I see the same problem having a German section or Asian section strictly written in those languages in the newspaper as well. The bottom line here is that this section of the newspaper discriminates against the non-Spanish speaking students at CSUSM Amy Granite by preventing them from reading Sophomore, majoring in comthe articles. I would be interested munications in knowing what these articles I realize that we have a diverse are about, and I am sure other student body at CSUSM, but it is students feel the same way. R esponse t o S panish S ection By MARTHA SARABIA Lead Editor ¡Hola a todos! Primero que nada quisiera agradecer a todos los lectores de los artículos en español de The Pride y a todos aquellos que nos han felicitado por jesta sección. Esta sección al parecer ha creado algunas inconformidades. I*o cual me hace go back to business or to be more specific yet to respond to a recent letter received by the editorial staff. I, Martha Sarabia, currently one of two lead editors of The Pride as well as the editor of the Spanish section of our student newspaper want to clarify any misunderstandings created by having a Spanish section in The Pride. More specifically, the letter I am responding to was sent by one of our fellow students. I think it deserves to be answered. (I would also like to point out that I know this student and I really like her. Last year she was a member of The Pride staff. So, hi Amy!) Before I answer Amy's letter, I have a couple of things tp say by way of a preface: Spanish is my native language. The first understandable words I ever said in my life were pronounced in Spanish. This language is therefore a very big part of who I am today. This is why it is a privilege for me to promote my language to the CSUSM community. It is unfortunate that some are taking this as a sign of discrimination. This was never our intention. But, oh well, what can we do? We can't please everyone. But now some basic points: many non-native speakers in our school that are studying Spanish, many of them even pursuing a Spanish major or minor. Then there's the group that studied abroad in Spain during this past summer: 90% were non-native speakers. I know this because I was part of this program. It feels great to know that so many First of all, journalism is not people are open minded as well a career exclusively pursued in as interested in other cultures English; it is practiced in almost and languages^ every language in the world. The point of any journalism class is Third, this school is renowned to train journalists and today it for advocating and promoting is a very good idea for journal- diversity. What better way to ists to be multilingual. From this promote this diversity than to global perspective, your claim have articles in other languages that The Pride is acting against in our school newspaper? It is good journalistic practice would one way to celebrate this diverseem to be mistaken. I invite sity that we have in our student you to search the Internet and body. discover this world of journalism for yourself. Fourth, you say in your letter that the Spanish section of Second, as you might have The Pride has disregarded the already seen, or at least I hope concept of equal opportunity. I you have, there are many Span- would suggest that this section ish speakers on our campus, does entirely the contrary. We students as well as faculty and are celebrating equal opportunity, staff. I know this because I talk when we include writing in a lanto many of them every day. Two guage that is spoken by a signifistatistics only: According to the cant part of our population—this CSU fact sheet, 40% percent alongside ample representation of CSU students come from of the dominant language. To households where English is be more exact, where is your not spoken. Furthermore, more sense of equal opportunity when than one third of CSU students you suggest that what I write consider themselves to be m ul- in my native language is tiracial. Moreover, there are somehow representative of T he P r i d e Lead Editor Lead Editor Design Editor News and Feature Editor Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Arts Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Alyssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Martha Sarabia Alyssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Jessica A. Krone Tristan Niekey Leiaria Na holowaa Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall I believe that the intent of the editors who put the section together is good, but I think that the same articles can be relayed in English without taking away f rom the content or message behind the stories. It is not an unreasonable request that all students at CSUSM be able to read the articles in the school paper, and t he only resolution I can see in this situation would be to include the same articles in English side by side with those written in Spanish. the Spanish-speaking community instead of just what I have written as an individual? (When you wrote for The Pride were you representing the English-speaking community?) Whatever I do and write should be seen, criticized, and/or analyzed regardless of the group I belong to. You are denying me the right to have what I write read from an individual perspective instead of having everything that I am count before my writing. This leads to my fifth point: You mentioned, "if any group* should be sympathetic to this effect I would expect it to be this community." I have news for you. The Latino community is not in charge or in any way responsible for this section. It was the decision of The Pride editorial team. Simply because I belong to this group and I am in charge of this section does not mean that whatever I do represents the Latino community or is something that the Latino community wants me to do. To suggest this is a misrepresentation. Why? Because I am just one person and one single person cannot repreSee RESPONSE, page 12 Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride Cal State San Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 All opinions and letters to |he editor, published in The Pride, Phone: (760) 750-6099 represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent Fax: (760) 750-3345 the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://wwwxsusm.edu/pride board. Speak up to Your G overnment I am writing to urge you to use your voice, because— when enough people speak, our leaders listen. President George Bush has been gradually taking on more power in the name of the War on Terrorism, and at the same time removing more of our personal freedoms. Now he wants to go to war, whether the rest of the world agrees or not. Do you have an opinion about the War on Iraq? Then say it — to our leaders. Our right to f ree speech is precious. We must exercise it to preserve it. This is what I have done in the last two months, and you can do any part of this and feel better about yourself as a participant in this democracy: I telephoned my president, congressman, and senators. I sent them e-mails. I wrote them letters. I stood on the corner of Quince and East Valley Parkway --in front of my Congressman's office with a sign in my hand, waving a t the traffic (and they honked back). You are'entitled to your own opinion, and to expressing it. My opinion is that my government bombs and invades other countries to pursue its own interests; my government kills civilians; destroys land, and ruins cities, my government says: "We are punishing the Bad Guy" - but I don't see the Bad Guy getting hurt; I see everyone else suffering. Do you want your government to act this way? I say to it: "Stop!" Richie Mann Grad Student, Spanish �Commentary on Student Assistant Pay Policies IVe had an ongoing battle with the way students assistants are being paid on this campus. It is to my understanding that Faculty/Staff/Lecturers are on salary and get paid promptly at the end of the month, whereas student assistants get paid nearly a whole 1/2 month later. consider adjusting or proposing some type of proposition that students could vote on to accommodate the situation better. I'd really like to hear some type of input from students, or people in the payroll department who make this happen. Now I'm not one to cause up a Victor Carvajal ruckus, however, who can justify that students manage to support themselves during that long interval of time? Other Schools such as UC Irvine have fought to make the change. 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Tires & Batteries 760-752-7600 102 E. Carmel Street - San Marcos, CA (Corner of Twin Oaks Valley Road & Hwy. 78) 1 0 % O ff P a r t s & L a b o r W i t h T h i s A D Ì �1 Tuesday, October 8,2Ó02 2 BACK PAGE THE PRIDE POW WOW from page 1 Young boy participating in ceremonial dance. Photo by Tristan Nickey. Special guest, Joe Morris, Sr. opened the ceremony by talking briefly of his full-blooded Navajo status and his tour of duty with the United States Marine Corps. His stint in World War II as a Navajo Code Talker led Man, Roberto Twofeathers, to perform with passionate flair. Dancing continued all through the day and many dancers slowly left the arena, perhaps to rest and enjoy the festivities. The drums beat on as the numbers of dancers' Children keeping the heritage alive. Photo by Tristan Nickey. feet became few. Edmonds in jest said, Morris to proudly speak of his Heads of Staff lead to the open- "the dancers are putting me work with the Navajo Codes as ing of ceremonies. to sleep," and jokingly prowell as teaching in the Navajo ceeded to snore loudly. As the sounds of opening cerCommunication School at Camp Pendleton. Morris then emonies reverberated through The day continued with drums thumped music, f un, and festivities: passed the microphone to the CSUSM, through the grassy fields and With the resonance of beatarena director, Randy Pico. Edmonds introduced the open- ing drums in the foreground, Pico supervised the arena and ing war dance. The war dance the festival booths attracted ondirected the grand entry into began with enthusiasm as danc- lookers. Many booths presented the blessed inner circle. Danc- ers circled the arena with vigor. a variety of festival offerings ers and heads of staff traveled Four drum circles led separate for sale. Items featured ranged through the arena entrance and rounds of spiritual chanting. from delightful Indian crafts followed three flags soaring in The only drum circle comprised to animal skins, some animal the wind. The American flag, the of women, in particular, stood skins still attached to body parts. United States Army flag, and the out from the crowd within the Pointedly, tradition does follow POW MIA flag flew high while blessed arena. Tribal elders gave a certain pattern of historical leading the procession of Ameri- high praise to the all-girl drum relevance. can Indians into the arena. Also circle. leading the procession, tradition The echoes of the past revermoved forward as a member carTheir precise beats and cries berated throughout the 10th ried the sacred staff. Following of song led Head Woman, Heidi Annual Tukwut Pow Wow. the march, introductions of the Starwalker, and Head Young With light, jovial f un rumbling Pow Wow dancer. Photo by Tristan Nickey. through the grassy grounds of CSUSM, the Pow Wow offered students, staff, and the community a sense of culture. The main festivities within the arena introduced people to cultural affairs from the colorful, traditional ceremonial dressing garb to the mesmerizing, soulful dances of the gourd. These traditional ceremonies are taught still to the generations of American Indians to come. ASI Women's Soccer Kicks Off Homecoming Week! By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer 00 p.m. on the Mangrum Field. all in every game." During the rest of the year, the team will continue to play in One area of weakness that The ASI women's soccer club indoor leagues to stay on top of Burke feels the team could will take on the Bruins of UCLA their game. improve on is the number of girls at Mangrum Field this Saturday they have on the team currently. Oct. 12th at 11:00 a.m., the week There are currently 16 women They would like to strengthen of Homecoming. For the second on the team that are from all their team and add additional time, soccer, rather than football, levels of skill and experience. talent to the lineup. "Right is the main sporting event for "To field a team, only 11 people now, we are really looking for Homecoming this year, which is are necessary, however it is good people who are experienced and the week of Oct. 5th - 13th. to have a few substitutions," will make a commitment to the explained Casie Burke, one of team!" Burke added. The CSUSM Associated Stu- the team's captain. When asked dents Incorporated (ASI) wom- about the challenges that the The team is led by Coach Carl en's soccer club is an inter-mural team faces, Burke replied, "Get- Farmer who has been coaching sport that is sponsored by ASI ting everyone to commit to ALL women's soccer teams for 15 which competes in the National games, practices and fundraisers years at the competitive level, Intramural-Recreation Sports is the biggest challenge. For the ages ranging from 8-19. Burke Association league (NIRSA). most part there is a lot of com- said, "He has coached multiple The teams' outdoor season began mitment, but we would still like all-star teams, as well as multiple in September and will last until to see more. Everyone is active championship first place teams the end of November. Right now, in trying to make the Women's at the San Diego County level. the team practices Mondays and soccer season a success. We are He has also coached three teams Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. - 5: not giving up, and we give it our that have finished in the top four TESTING from page 1 virus from intravenous awareness and funding drug use although there are many other ways for prevention. to contract the virus, Lifestyles chosen according to the CDC. by individuals are also Registered students largely related to the who are interested spread of AIDS. Of the 0.3 per cent of the should come to the SHS United States living with clinic for free and anonAIDS, 42 per cent of the ymous AIDS testing. carriers contracted the For further information virus from male-to- about AIDS testing or male intercourse, 33 per the services offered by SHS, call 750-4915 or cent from heterosexual visit them on the web at intercourse, and 25 www.csusm.edu/shs. per cent contracted the RESPONSE from page 10 at the state level." Women interested in playing on the team are encouraged to contact the team captains as soon as possible. The participation fee is $125.00, which covers cost for uniforms, referee fees, and equipment. Participants must also or write Spanish. Furthermore, without their constant cheerful support, sent such a diverse group. There are this section would not be possible and 25 Latin American countries in addi- I want to thank them for that. tion to Spain. So, whatever I do, I am Sixth, you suggest the merit of responsible for it and not the cultural having English and Spanish side by group I belong to. side. I have to say that that was one of my first thoughts while planning I am certainly not the only one supthe Spanish section. However, due to porting this section. The Pride advispace and time as well as other consor as well as the rest of the editorial straints, this has not been possible. team are very supportive of the Spanish section —even more than me in I understand your confusion for not some instances and only one of them being able to understand Spanish artispeaks Spanish. However, they are not blind to the fact that many of our cles. I went through the same thing university community can read and/ when I did not speak English. How- have proof of health insurance. Team captains Casie Burke and Carol Devendorf can be reached at burke013@csusm.edu and deven002@csusm.edu for more information. Those interested can also go to ASI in Commons 203 and ask for Valerie Cuevas. ever, I discovered that the best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in the language. Since it worked for me I believe in this theory! Once again, I want to clarify that excluding anybody was never our intention. I want to thank you again for reading our newspaper and for noticing our Spanish section as well as by taking the time to write to us. Gracias y hasta luego. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2002-2003</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The thirteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 AIDS American Indian Pow Wow athletics program fall 2002 Palomar College soccer Student Health Services https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/2c3c0b86e0a27106d5b8a993919eecef.pdf 261eb80b66e9badc8d33c4da2ff6adfa PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATI UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15,2002 V OL.XNO.yiI Unexpected Events Happened During "Cal State Squares" By MELISSA REED Pride Staff Writer After hearing the whispers run among the crowd and questioning Rick Moore, CSUSM Director of Communications, he confirmed what the crowd thought, the Tuk wut/Cougar is the official mascot of CSUSM and Speers had made a mistake. However, this mistake allowed Joshua ? Goldsmith's competitor* Monsinettr Stewart,: to take thé ganïë, and the $500 book grant. On the American Broadcasting Company's (ABC's) show "Jeopardy," tfiè monéy is always given back to the-contestant if the judges /are in error, however this was not the case at Cal State last Wednesday. "A college university should be able to follow the rules in a simple game like tic-tac-toe," said senior student and onlooker Sue Hagen. On October 9th, Cal State Squares, a takeoff on the television show "Hollywood Squares," took place by the clock tower as part of CSUSM Pride on the Prowl Homecoming Week. ASI (Associated Students Incorporated) and thé division of Student Financial Services sponsored the event. But the question of what The CSUSM version of Hollywood Squares. Photos by Tristan Nickey. exactly was on the prowl left many watching the event conof ASI sitting to agree or disagree. After about a n s w e r fused. Beyond this mistake, in one of the squares whether it a minute of contemplation, Gold- was false. which occurred in the second was true or false that the Tuk wut smith responded "The Cougar, Daniel Murphy, an observer The problems began when the was the official mascot of Cal The Tuk wut, I agree." This at the games and a senior at session of the game* the first announcer for Cal State Squares, State San Marcos. The student question would have given him CSUSM asked, "If the Cougar, round had some of its own fuzzy Executive Director of ASI, Keith responded true, and it was on to the game but to the astonishment or the Tuk wut, is not the official moments. In round one with Speers, asked a student member the contestant Joshua Goldsmith of the crowd, Spears said the mascot of CSUSM what is?" See SQUARES, page 16 Veterans' Association BBQ a Resounding Success By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer CSUSM veterans continued a pattern of service last Monday by providing fellow CSUSM students with barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers. A steady stream of students satisfied their appetites courtesy of the CSUSM Veterans' Association after 5 p.m. on Oct 7th in Founders Plaza. Association barbecue is unique in that the event actually preceded the association. In 2001, a small group of CSUSM veterans got together to develop an event to benefit the campus. The result of their cooperation was not only the first barbecue, but also the genesis of the Veterans' Association, which will hopefully receive greater attention after the success of this year's BBQ. food. We had planned to serve food until about 6:00, but there was a line of people until at least 7:30, so we just kept cooking." According to President Gary Taylor, the CSUSM Veterans' Association is devoted to enabling veterans to "help themselves." Taylor served for 10 years in the Army, primarily as a military policeman, and was injured during preparations Corkie Lee, the veterans' for the war in Bosnia. Taylor, Though many clubs and orga- specialist here at CSUSM, said, a High Technology Management nizations stage events during "we sent the guys out halfway major, said that the association each semester, the Veterans' through the BBQ to buy more See VETERANS, page 2 AVID By MARTHA SARABIA Lead Editor Students getting free hot dogs and hamburgers. Photo courtesy of the Veterans' Affairs Office. Conference Gives to Future College Students college. "It's all possible to go to college; even if you don't have the money, you can get scholarships and grants," said Ana Villarreal, a San Marcos Middle School student. This conference brought a total of. 24 middle schools and high schools from San Diego North and Orange Counties to tour the campus. On Friday, from 8:35 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Student Leadership Conference took place at CSUSM. Throughout the event, about 200 middle school and high school AVID students According to the conference attended different workshops and presentations that helped guide, more than 95 percent of them to prepare for college and AVID students enroll in college. to realize that they can go to When asked about the purpose of the conference, Gary Taylor, a San Marcos High School AVID professor, explained that it's "Trying to get AVID students focused on what college would be like." Taylor also added, "It's a great opportunity for students to see the college layout." Cathy Munson, a San Marcos Middle School AVID professor, said that once these students get into college, they might be the only under-represented student in their classrooms. However, Munson explained that this conference gives the students an opportunity to be surrounded by students who are just like them. Jatziri Alarcon, a San Marcos Middle School student, described her experience at the conference. "It's cool because you get to know more about college and about what's better in the future," Alarcon said. " Ih. News... page 1-2 Feature .... ...... page 3 & 16 Arts........... ...... page 4-8 Sports.: page 9-11 Comics page 12 Two CSUSM students involved in the AVID conferSee AVID, page 2 Opinion... ....... page 14-15 �AVID from page 1 ence and members of SASOP (Student Academic Services Outreach Program) expressed their opinions about this conference. Monica Maldonado, a junior majoring in Spanish, said, "We are so fortunate because we help students shape their future by [helping them to] choose a career." Reyna Elena, Liberal Studies major and a junior, commented, "We are the role models; we are the successors of role models." The opening session in ARTS 240 followed the introductions and speeches by Dilcie Perez, Associate Director of ACCESS (Academia and Community Collaborating and Empowering Student Success); Francine Martinez, CSUSM Vice President of Student Affairs; Mary Contreras, Project Specialist of North County AVID program; Mary Catherine Swanson, AVID Founder and Executive Director as well as the conference keynote speaker; and Amanda Rivas, Intermediate Outreach Coordinator of SASOP, Then there was an on-site admissions acceptance. According to Taylor, CSUSM was the best location to bring together San Diego North Swanson "gave the students County schools, which were the a little pep talk and told them majority, and Orange County they can make it," said Taylor. AVID schools. Swanson founded the AVID program in 1980. AVID is a The event started with regis- secondary school program tration and breakfast from 8:45 that prepares underachieving a.m. - 9:15 a.m. in Chavez Plaza. College," "7 Habits of Being an Effective Teen," "Your Role as a Leader on a College Campus," "SAT Preparation," "Career Decisions," "I Can't Afford to go to College," "Balancing Your Life as a College Student," EOP (Educational Opportunity Program), "Feeling Burned O ut?" and CSU Mentor. Some of these workshops involved Elena Hood, Early Outreach Coordinator of SASOP; Jocelyn Brown, ASI President; Cynthia Silman, Financial Aid Advisor; Yesenia Balcazar, Academic Specialist of Student Support Services and After the opening session, EOP; and Dilcie Perez, previAVID students had the oppor- ously mentioned, as CSUSM tunity to choose two workshops presenters. that they wanted to attend Thè mission of AVID, as regarding college preparation and leadership. The workshops written in the conference guide, and presentations included "How is to ensure that all students, to Choose the Right College especially students in the middle for Yourself," "Giving Back to schools who were not previously Your Community," "Getting to successful in the college pre- students for four-year college entry as a response to court ordered integration in the San Diego Unified School District. Swanson also taught high school English for 20 years before she moved to the San Diego County Office of Education. Swanson has received numerous awards including "America's Best Teacher" by TIME magazine and CNN as well as numerous recognitions. She has also been the commencement speaker at SDSU and USD, the latter of which was given in 2002. paratory path, will .succeed in rigoroits curriculum, enter mainstream activities of the school, increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, and become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society. This conference, free to AVID students and previously held twice at CSUSM, was accomplished through collaboration between San Diego County Office of Education AVID program, Cal State San Marcos Office of Admissions, and SASOP. Microsoft Shares its Future with CSUSM By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer Kerfoot's job involves traveling to large Microsoft customers and telling them about the benefits of working with Microsoft, and their new technologies to come out in the future. The largest of these customers of Microsoft include Nissan, Qualcomm, and many others. According tq Kerfoot, the new technologies that Microsoft plans to release have a substantial involvement with the Internet, and building what will be known as the Digital Economy, or connecting every business together. Over 50 people showed up to Academic Hall 115 Thursday night to hear a little insight on the future of Microsoft, presented by guest speaker Scott Kerfoot. The presentation was co-hosted by Cal State San Marcos' own Alumni Association, and the Association Information Technology Professionals (AITP). The Alumni Association provided the sponsor for the event, Steamatic, who provided free beverages and desserts for those students and staff that Other new Microsoft techattended. AITP also provided the nologies include the Pocket PC guest speaker from Microsoft, Phone, and the Tablet PC. The Scott Kerfoot. Pocket Phone is a mini computer with a multitasking operating VETERANS from page 1 began with 12 members and has grown to 52 confirmed members with another 40 who have expressed an interest. Veterans from all branches of the armed services are represented. With roughly 600 veterans attending school at CSUSM, the association has the potential for even further growth. Navy veteran and association member Stan Johnson described the association as being in an early formative stage. Johnson said the association is currently in the process of developing a mission statement and the association members eventually hope to be able to provide assistance to veterans and their families. Some members of the CSUSM Veterans' Association, such as Treasurer Tom Watson, are currently on active duty in the military. Watson is participating in the Marine Enlisted Com- system and phone capabilities. The Tablet PC is a slate-like computer, with wireless networking built in for Internet access; it will use a<pen instead of a mouse for navigation. More advanced gadgets coming out in the future from Microsoft include Biometrics, which are thumb print or body part authorization devices, j ust like those that are shown pn the movies. goal is extremely difficult and quite expensive, although once accomplished there will be a new virtual business world. Scott Kerfoot explained, "Compatibility and interoperability are the most important concerns business have today and understanding the technologies that address these concerns are the key skills in the industry." National Association with student and professional chapters, our student chapter at Cal State attends professional meetings and learns about the industry to help build our portfolios." If students are interested in joining AITP, they are currently looking for news members to take up officer positions. For more information, visit Kerfoot also discussed the www.csusm.edu/aitp. competitors of Microsoft, mainly IBM, and about the launching of .Net, Microsoft's new venture. At the end of the event, free shirts, books, and software were given out, courtesy of Microsoft. According to Microsoft, the overall goal of these new technologies is to make information available anytime, anywhere, and on any device. To do achieve this goal, all businesses need to be integrated into one interface, in order to boost AITP officer Aimee Friend efficiency and availability. This said, "AITP is a campus club and services have similar programs on campus. "In the aftennath of Sep 11th, security considerations have forced active duty personnel to adopt a low profile in certain situations," explained Watson, who also expressed his complete willingness tofightfor his county if he is summoned. The CSUSM Veterans' Association meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. The association is currently holding its meetings in the Dome, though they are in the process of securing their own room. The association has no dues and students, as well as non-students, are welcome to join. Their next event will be the Veteran's Day celebration on November 11th. Those interested can contact the association at their web page Veteran's Association members cooking for the crowd. address www.csusm-vet.org. Photo courtesy of the Veteran's Affairs Office. Association President Gary Taylor can also be reached at missioning Education Program nel to further their education high praise for both MECEP g ary@computer-essence.com (MECEP). This program towards becoming commis- and CSUSM and said that the for more information. enables Marine enlisted person- sioned officers. Mr. Watson had other branches of the armed �Student Unions Go for the Un-Gold Students competeing in relay races and pumpkin carving. Photos courtesy of Valerie Cuevas. By TRAVIS OLP Pride Staff Writer vices, were also on hand to assist with the judging. It is ASI's goal to help build tradition here on The new library, towering campus, perhaps even leading overhead like a giant iron scare- to a similar contest held in the crow, served as a background for spring, said Martinez. the first annual CSU San Marcos Un-Olympics contest, which Five student union organizatook place last Tuesday on the tions arrived for a day of fesnorth side of campus. As the tive rivalry. The Black Student name implies, the Un-Olympics, Union, Progressive Activist sponsored by ASI (Associated Network (PAN), and the Asian Students Incorporated), were Pacific Student Society (APSS) filled with competitions that have all featured coed competitors. not, are not, and never will be in Sorority Alpha Chi Omega and the Olympics themselves. fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon represented the Greek segment Host Brett Gladys, a member of campus. Each team boasted of the ASI Programming Board, six contestants, so the match had and Becky Martinez, Associ- about 30 challengers altogether. ate Director of Campus Life The afternoon itself was and Leadership, put together an energetic and well-organized extremely hot, with not a cloud afternoon. Veteran's Affairs in the sky, and not a lick of Specialist Corkie B. Lee and shade to be found on this juveValerie Cuevas, ASI coordinator nile campus. ASI Programming of student programs and ser- Board member, Noah Smith, set up the Public Address (PA) system under the glaring sun, and the melodious voice of Ashanti accompanied the sunshine and competition. Held just beyond Forum Plaza, between University Hall and the new Arts Building, the location was ideal for passing students to observe their peers laughing and having a great time. Overall, the scene was light and happy, and several people felt comfortable enough to stop and chat with sideline spectators. The competition consisted of four classic events, each a childhood favorite, yet with a contemporary spin. The first in a series of grueling feats of skill was Speed Twister. A member from each team battled with one another simultaneously onfiveseparate Twister mats. Whoever was the last one standing on each one of the mats won points for their team. This was quickly followed by the old camp favorite "Spin-'round-thebat-and-run" relay. During the event, each member from every team spun around seven times with the bat on their forehead, which was an oversized candle, and then had to slalom their way through a series of orange cones to touch a flag. Sprinting back to where they had begun was the only way to tag the next teammate inline. From there, the players moved on to a condensed Frisbee Golf match, where one member from each team took turns throwing a frisbee into a net trap about 20 yards away. Just as in regular golf, the least amount of throws won. After the adrenaline and energy from the relay before, the golf game quickly became organized chaos, with frisbees being tossed randomly like graduation caps. Thefinalportion of the contest was Speed Pumpkin Carving. As a team, everyone had 10 minutes to create something artistic from a lopsided gourd; it was not merely speed that scored points, but quality as well. Some simply hacked out their Greek symbols, while other teams such as PAN went so f ar as to use a dragon stencil to produce an eye-catching image. Winners were announced Thursday at 12 p.m. First place was awarded to APSS, who received $100 for their efforts. Second place went to Sigma Alpha Epsilon, who in turn won $50. PAN won third place and received $25. The prizes went towards the club accounts. Special Education Teachers For more information on becoming a teacher, contact CaiTeach - your one-stop Information, recruitment and referral service for individuals considering or pursuing a teaching career. 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A table off to the side boasted logo t-shirts that said Down Low, while three young men paced back and forth doing a quick microphone check, Right around 12:20 p.m. the music started and Freddie Laguna, Tony Laguna, and Kwaku Amoaku, other wise known as the hip-hop group "Down Low" took center stage. The hip-hop trio was brought on campus to help celebrate Cal State San Marcos' homecoming week. During the seven-song set, they effortlessly weaved in and out of the chairs where the audience was seated, like it was just another dress rehearsal. Even though it seemed as though 90% of the audience was just trying to finish their lunch and waiting for their next classes to begin, Down that we will promote a group Low remarked that it is really Low kept a high-paced, adrena- with more positive lyrics-where hard to get support in the San women aren't being described Diego area, especially as a hipline-charged set. as "Prozac hoes," as Down Low hop group. With one of the members referred to them in one of their They urge everyone to continue sounding like a knockoff of the songs. supporting them and to keep infamous Eminem, these three This group seems to betheir name in circulation. Their local guy's in their early 20's were not that bad. I found others making more than a little bit next appearance will be on Nov. th and myself bobbin' our heads to of noise around the San Diego 9 when they will be performing many of the beats. One student area. In 2001 at the San Diego at the Del Dios Country Store as stated she was really happy Music Awards they won the part of the "Musical Madness to see this genre of music on award for best, hip-hop Group Tour" To keep up with the group our campus, and further com- for their album, "Vegetable for and all of their upcoming events mented that this diversity was Your Noodle." This latest album, go to downlowrecords.com well needed. Her only complaint "Musical Madness," is scheduled was that she hopes in the future for release before 2003. Down Prepare to be Spirited Away By DESMOND BARCA Design Editor SEE THIS MOVIE!!! Spirited Away is destined to be a classic. If you're like me and you love a good animated feature, you're going to want Hayao Miyazake, to see this movie again and writer and director again. If you're not. like me, of Spirited Away. then I encourage you to see Photo Courtesy of this film anyway because it's coxmtingdown.com. sure to get you hooked on an amazing genre of film. girl named Chihiro (the voice of Daviegh Chase), who is on Spirited Away follows the her way to a new home in a. adventures of a ten-year-old new town. 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The - he just grabs you." two must join forces to clear Thefilm'sdirector, Cory Yuen, Frank's name, and destroy a has made a name for himself as The Transporter, the latest slave-trading ring. an action choreographer in films film from Luc Besson (The Messenger, The Fifth Element, La I know what you're thinking; such as The One, X-Men and Femme Nikita and The Profes- the plot is thin... very thin. But Kiss of the Dragon. Yuen said, sional), opened in theaters on who cares? It's enough to link "With each film I try and create the non-stop string of action action sequences that audiences October 11. sequences involving gun battles, haven't seen before." This is very There is a special feeling that car chases and martial arts fight- true of The Transporter; many comes with seeing a good movie; ing. One man hasn't fought, hand of the sequences, especially the a certain satisfaction one gets to hand, this many assailants in a hand-to-hand fighting scenes, when a movie turns out not to be movie since the great Bruce Lee, are extremely creative. Despite ' a turd. Not that I expected this may he rest in peace. In fact, this all the action, this film titers film to stink, but I must admit movie is similar in many ways to on the edge of gratuitous viothat my confidence in Besson Lee's Enter the Dragon. Though lence, as Statham says "Frank's has faltered a bit since The Fifth The Transporter is only slightly not a murderer or an assassin; Element. I thoroughly enjoyed more believable than a James he's something completely difBond flick, thefightscenes and ferent. .. [he] inflicts, minimal this flick. use of sound will not leave you damage... [and] doesn't want to The Transporter stars Jason disappointed. The Transporter kill anybody, and he certainly Statham (of Snatch, and Lock will certainly win awards for the doesn't enjoy the combat he often Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) director's brilliant use of music finds himself in." as Frank Martin, an ex-Special that enhances the action and Shu Qi Lai (Gorgeous with Forces mercenary living in the overall feel. Jackie Chan), who costars opposouth of France, who specialBesson, along with Robert site Statham, though virtually izes in one thing: transporting items with no questions asked. Mark Kamen, wrote this movie unknown in the west, has been Frank has a few rules that keep especially for Statham. Kamen in forty-five films in the past him out of trouble: One, never had this to say about Statham, six years and won Best Supportchange the deal. Two, no names. "When I watched Jason in the ing Actress and was nominated Three, never look inside the Guy Ritchiefilms,I immediately for Best Actress, in the Golden package. When Frank Breaks noticed that Jason really knew Horse Awards (considered the his own rule and looks inside the how to be still; you're drawn to Asian Oscars), Lai said the hardpackage everything falls apart. him in those films because he is est part of this movie was learnFrank must join forces with "the staying so quiet and motionless. ing English. Package,7' played by Asian film So when he does something on Jason Statham was a worldactress Shu Qi Lai, to do battle screen, you're reajly watching By DESMOND BARCA Design Editor - • * Jjpnaä T>Âuaâ class diver before pursuing a career in acting, was a member of the national British diving squad for ten years, and competed in the Olympics in 1988 in South Korea. He is currently working on a movie called The Italian Job with Edward Norton and Mark Wahlberg. The Transporter is Rated PG-13 for violence and some sensuality, and runs one hour and thirty-two minutes. 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Buying a ticket is like casting a vote, by spreading the profit around we as consumers can increase the variety of the Wares the entertainment indusJapanese Animation, also try offers us; in short, we can known as Anime, has been increase our choices. See this trickling into the states for years, movie, you won't regret it. but many of these films take up The End to a decade to reach American audiences, and many never do. The unfortunate reality of the entertainment i nlustfy is that tt^ is guided by projected profits. If you go see this movie you'll be doing more than just buying a Chihiro tries to help the injured dragon. Image © 2002 Nibariki. TGNDDTM few hours of quality entertainment for yourself and a friend find allies and cultivate an inner International Film Festival, and Aaron Lazenby eloquently or family member, you will be © 2002 Nibariki. TGNDDTM strength if she is to ever win her the Audience Choice Award at writes this about Spirited Away,; freedom, save her parents, and the San Francisco Film Festival. "The conflict of the film is much find a way back to the mortal It is rated PG, and runs 125 min- more complex than many viewworld. Spirited Away is simulta- utes. ers may expect from a mere ¡ggf ^ V ¿ * ' v ^ jH " s neously Whimsical afid horrify"cartoon." While Yubaba is the ¡ ¡J ¡ ¡¡§ I ' # ' J "IPI ing, cute and bizarre. This movie has been compared most distasteful character in the % 1 i ' • - J 9lB KilUiP , v I ii to Alice in Wonderland and Willy film, there is no true villain. 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The rest of Aaron's adroit critical analysis of Spirited Away is available at www.filmcritic.com The Exploration of Maternal B onds Exhibit By RIA CUSTODIO Staff Writer Curiosity tears through the imagination with an interesting title like "Tight Teeth and A Marvelous Cake." Inspiring artist Anna O'Cain reveals her aesthetic and tactile motivations, capturing the essence of the maternal bond, within her art. O'Cain mixes visually stimulating, sensory art with an ounce of maternal flare in the pieces scheduled to exhibit with the Arts and Lecture Series. She brings life to art by con- ceptualizing a box of mementos from her mother. A bit of life's instruction, a pinch of family matters and juicy tidbits of gossip demonstrate the range of her art exhibit The art show is scheduled to exhibit at Cal State San Marcos beginning Oct. 23rd and will run through the end of November. O'Cain also exhibits her craft by transcribing work onto photographs in her gallery on Wednesday mornings. The nature of O'Cain's work demonstrates the historical relevance of the roles of women within cultural aspects. tions, states, "San Diego-based artist Anna O'Cain is inspired by events, materials and the speech of everyday life." which she earned a Masters of Fine Arts at University of California San Diego. According to Jennings, she now teaches in the Art Department at Mira There exists a solid motivating Costa College. force behind O'Cain's rart. She creates an exhibition that opens Striving to open the eyes of the doors to mother and child her viewers, O'Cain provides an bonds. The exhibit also renders opportunity to discuss the role impressions of the joys of her of women in her art. The social own mother by giving a voice responsibilities of women play to a collection of letters written, a significant role in the exhibit. by her mom, between 197Qs and The natural bond of mother and 1980s. child is evident within her work. 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Meza también explicó que se piensa que estas tierras quieren ser utilizadas para la construcción de una maquiladora. Por MARTHA SARABrA Editora Principal El Taller de Arte Fronterizo (TAF) presentó su exhibición "El Arte Defiende" en la Galería de Arte en el Colegio Southwestern él pasado jueves de 6 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. Esta exposición exhibe piezas de arte hechos por los miembros de dicho taller en colaboración con los habitantes de la comunidad de Maclovio Rojas, cerca de Tijuana, México, la cual ha tenido que luchar para lograr obtener muchas de las cosas necesarias para vivir. Esta exposición tiene como objetivo el promover la idea de que el arte puede llegar a formar una parte integral para facilitar el desarrollo de una comunidad. Fotografías de la exposición. Foto por Martha Sarabia. Maclovio Rojas, nombrada así en honor de un hombre procedente de Öaxaca, México, quien murió luchando por sus derechos civiles y la de los demás trabajadores del campo. Rojas fue asesinado a la edad de 24 años por criminales contratados por un terrateniente quien se oponía a las demandas "El Arte Defiende" presenta de los trabajadores. las vivencias de la comunidad de Michael Schnorr, artista y profesor de arte en Southwestern College, es la persona que dirije el TAF. Schnorr dijo, '"El Arte Defiende" expone las presiones históricas que hán sido usadas para atacar a la comunidad de Maclovio Rojas." Obras de arte del TAF. Foto por Martha Sarabia. Una de las integrantes y De acuerdo con Cecilia Lepe, una de las habitantes de la mencionada comunidad, la exposición "está muy impresionante... es algo sorprendente." Para Lepe, la exposición "es como Maclovio es." María del Carmen Velarde, otra habitante de Maclovio Rojas presente en la apertura de la exposición, exclamó, "Aunque es un pueblo pequeño, esto [la exposición] en sí lo engrandece." voluntarias de este taller es Elvia Meza, estudiante de manejo de negocios globales en CSUSM. De acuerdo con Meza, esta exhibición tiene como propósito incrementar el conocimiento de El TAF hace muchas cosas dicha comunidad fronteriza. en la comunidad de Maclovio Rojas, tales como impartir clases Meza dijo que una de las con- de baile, pintura, escritura, stantes luchas de esta comunidad cerámica, y fotografía. "Explicar es que el gobierno mexicano exactamente que hace TAF por la reconozca que los habitantes comunidad es muy difícil ya que de esta comunidad son los están involucrados en muchos dueños de las tierras que ellos proyectos diferentes," comunicó habitan. Aunque los habitantes Meza. Estas actividades incluyen dicen haber comprado la tierra El TAF se involucró con esta legalmente hace 15 años, esto comunidad mexicana después no ha sido reconocido por las del pedido hecho por ei comité autoridades, quienes han tratado central de dicha comunidad para de sacarlos de sus tierras con protegerse de las fuentes municipresiones. Esta información es pales, estatales y federales que revelada en una de las piezas de aplicaban presión para que ellos se marcharan de su comunidad. Este proyecto es patrocinado en parte por un premio del -National Endowment for the Arts. La galería en Southwestern College en Chula Vista estará abierta todos los días de la semana excepto por fines de semanas y días festivos del 10 de óctubre hasta el 30 de octubre. Las horas de la galería son lunes a jueves de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m., y miércoles y jueves de 6 p.m. a 9 p.m. Los interesados en ayudar a esta comunidad y ser parte del TAF, pueden mandar a un correo electrónico a Meza a PIEelvia@aol.com para obtener mayor información. Piezas formando ima piramide. Foto por Martha Sarabia La realidad en Maclovio Rojas detallada en exposición de arte Por MARIA SOLEDAD ACUÑA Redactora de The Pride niños y asisten cada sábado a través de la pintura o escultura, compartir sus enseñanzas desde los niños pueden desahogarse un 1997. poco," comentó Aguiñiga. Se encuentra abierta al público en general la exposición "El Arte Defiende". Esta muy particular exhibición de arte organizada por el Taller de Arte Fronterizo que dirige Michael Schnorr se está presentando en la Galería de Arte del Colegio Southwestern en Chula Vista hasta finales de mes. Se presentan trabajos de niños y jóvenes de la comunidad de Maclovio Rojas en Tijuana, así como también de algunos otros artistas que muestran en sus obras las experiencias vividas dentro de la población. Para estimular la creatividad de los niños, Huato y Aguiñiga les enseñan diferentes técnicas de pintura. Aguiñiga expresó que muchos niños piensan que no son capaces de dibujar o pintar un cuadro con valor estético pero que después de enseñarles cómo y ofreciéndoles los diferentes materiales utilizados para que puedan crear algo con facilidad y de una manera divertida, los niños se entusiasman y se les enciende el pensamiento creativo. El objetivo de los instructores es el de enseñarles una manera de expresar sus emociones. "La situación en Maclovio es muy difícil. Algunos niños no tienen casa, a otros los abandonaron sus papás, no van a la escuela, andan en las calles todo el día, cargan cuchillos, se pelean entre sí, y otros venden drogas para poder comer. Entonces es importante el proporcionar a los niños una manera de expresión no verbal, ya que cuando se expresan verbalmente son censurados, y a La galería de pinturas, fotografías y figuras plásticas forma la historia de los habitantes de ese lugar. Los jóvenes y niños plasman sus vivencias en muros hechos de puertas de cocheras. En cada uno de los trabajos que se pueden apreciar en esta exposición se encuentra el alma frustrada, acongojada, sedienta, hambrienta, o dichosa de un joven, de un niño o de un adulto. Detrás de estas piezas se encuentran los seres que denuncian injusticias y carencias de todo tipo. El Taller de Arte Fronterizo puso en marcha un proyecto en Tijuana para defender a los habitantes de Maclovio Rojas. Como estrategia de ayuda surgió "El Arte Defiende", exhibición de arte que tiene como finalidad El dibujo de Jonathan. Foto por Martha Sarabia proteger a la comunidad a través del ingenio artístico. Como parte del proyecto, el Taller de Arte Fronterizo ha invitado a artistas internacionales y nacionales a convivir con la entidad de Maclovio Rojas para que plasmen sus experiencias a través de su creación artística. comunidad autónoma, que sus líderes eran mujéres y que confrontaban serios problemas con el gobierno. Poco a poco se f ue envolviendo con la comunidad y junto con otros artistas voluntarios empezaron a construir el Centro de Arte Comunitario Aguascalientes. Elizabeth Huato y Tania Aguiñiga son dos voluntarias que han estado asistiendo a impartir clases de artes plásticas y pintura a la comunidad de Maclovio Rojas. Huato es estudiante de Diseño Gráfico én el plantel de Southwestern y Aguiñiga estudia Diseño de Muebles en la Universidad Estatal de San Diego. Actualmente el centro Aguascalientes cuenta con siete voluntarios y voluntarias. Cuatro de ellos son estudiantes de arte, dos son profesores y una pintora del Taller de Arte Fronterizo. Todos ellos trabajan con la comunidad, especialmente con los jóvenes y Aguiñiga empezó a colaborar con el Taller de Arte Fronterizo hace cuatro años y medio. Ella cuenta que el proyecto se inició con la idea preliminar de realizar una pintura de Maclovio Rojas. A Aguiñiga le interesó el hecho de que Maclovio era una Maqueta de la comuñidad Maclovio Rojas. Foto por Martha Sarabia Para Huato, es muy importante que ellos se puedan expresar a través del arte, pero también es uña forma para que ellos consideren el arte como carrera futura. "El crear una forma de arte para que la vendan y se puedan sostener económicamente es muy bueno, pero más que nada es pintar para desahogarse, ellos pasan por problemas que uno nunca se imagina. Para mí el arte es expresión y para ellos debe de ser también," expresó Huato con una actitud optimista. De acuerdo con Huato, su mejor experiencia ha sido el pintar los murales con el grupo de jóvenes. "Todas las actividades eran en la noche y era muy divertido, parecía como que temamos fiesta. Es uno de los mejores recuerdos que tengo," expresó Huato. Huato también habló de la pintura de un joven, Jonathan, la cual realizó con colores de agua. "La forma en que él la pintó me dejó anonadada porque no me imaginaba las cosas que él era capaz de pintar. Es una pintura abstracta, lo que es muy difícil para un niño. Me impresionó el talento que tiene, así que le sigo dando material para que continúe pintando." El arte abstracto de Jonathan tiene las imágenes que repentinamente se le venían a la cabeza y que él quería representar en See MACLOVIO, page 11 �because during competition only to make the extra fund raising effort, perhaps it is achievable," * five can compete. Puha explained. "It is cool to do something, as Hansen's Boardroom was and a school group since there are not many athletics on campus. has been a leading sponsor for travel and hang out which the team. All participants were adds a little moreflavorthen just given a Hansen's card, which are school, it gives it a little all valid for free giveaways and more of a college life," explained discounts at the store. AdditionMcHenry, a senior Communica^ ally, Reef and Transworld Surf tion major. sponsored the event and donated either a new pair of Reef Sandals The tryouts proved that there or a subscription to Transworld is enough interest and ability Surf. for an additional team. The The surf team's first event main concern is that there is financial funding required for a of the season will be held in CSUSM surf team member picks up speed for his next trick. Photo courtesy of Valerie Cuevas. second team. "It is an ambitious Ventura at the California Streetgoal, but if students are willing Pipes on Sat., Oct 27th. By JESSICA A. KRONE women Four new members division!" coach Amber Puha Sports Editor earned positions: Torri Alexan- said. She will join former proder, Thomas Gormon, Martin fessional and current collegiate national champion runners-up, The Cal State San Marcos Muench and Jeff Preston. bodyboarder George DeMarino surf team is looking forward to an exciting second season Alexander will be a member and longboader Dustin Franks. with plenty of new talent that of the special teams unit, which came from tryouts held at the is already known for its strength The new cougar shórtboardNorth ^ Erid of the Carlsbad and impressive talent. The wom- ers are Gormon, Muench and Campgrounds Saturday, Sept. en's division, the longboard divi- Preston. They will join the 28th. The tryouts were confined sion and bodyboard division are returners, Grayson Adams, Jeff to a relatively small surf of two all part of the special team's unit. Fairbanks, Dave Kinncannon to three feet, with a total of 22 "Look for her to make a big state- and Ryan McHenry. This gives participants - 19 men and three ment in the collegiate women's the team one extra shortboarder CSUSM student rides the crest. Photo courtesy of Valerie Cuevas. Cougars Competed Against the UCLA B ruins insisted out loud to the team. Despite their loss, sophomore goalie and Chemistry major Tracey Veres had at least 21 saves against the Bruins throughout the course of the match. Cougars competing against Bruins. Photo by Martha Sarabia. By JESSICA A, KRONE Sports Editor The Bruins scored six goals in the first half and four in the The Cal State San Marcos second to make the final score Women's soccer team concluded 10-0. the second annual HomecomThe Lady Cougars appeared ing "Pride on thé Prowl" week with the signature sporting more aggressive and a bit more event against the UCLA Bruins inspired in the second half ^of intramural team on Saturday at the game. "Much better second half ladies!" coach Carl Farmer l la.m. on Mangrum Field. Despite the fact that this game was part of an ASI sponsored homecoming event, fan support was minimal; nevertheless, this was the team's inaugural fall season. "The people who came did great. They kept us really motivated by cheering us on," junior team co-captain and Human Development major Casie Burke "We need lots of fans and tons of school support for the Santa Up next for the Cougars is Barbara game," explained Robyn their last home game of the Bacorn, a senior Liberal Studies fall season, which will be held major. against the Gauchos of UC Santa Barbara this Saturday Oct. 19th at 4 p.m. on Mangrum Field. explained. LAW Mt>. PhD. or * BA ? m ^Shf^BííitítBíll^S S t f a û c f 2^00 pm - 4 : 0 0 pai qmmmr CSUSM women's soccer team and coach. Photo by Jessica A. Krone. rMm �Cai State San Marcos Cross Country Teams Show Their Strength at the Triton Invitational first race at the 6k distance." By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor Among the top Cougar women, freshman Anne Marie Byrne placed 14th with a time of 24: 01.9. Byrne placed first in their last tournament October 5th, 2002 at Biola University. Katherine Niblett, a junior, came in with a 16th place final time of 2^:03.9. Senior Lanele Cox placed 21st and came in with a time of 24: 21.0. Felisha Mariscal, a junior, came in with 28th placefinishand time of 24:39.8. Freshman Caren Sperry placed 29th with a final time of24:40.1. The Cougar men's and women's cross country teams competed in the Triton Classic Cross Country Invitational hosted by UCSD on Saturday. The men's team ran the 8K at 8:30 a.m. and the women's team ran the 6K at 9:30 a.m. placing 3rd and 4th place in their divisions, respectively. Each division was scored separately according to the team's division and the top five runners per team's scores were counted. The course began and ended at the North Campus Athletic Fields. The 300-meter grass start was followed by a 200meter concrete sidewalk passage, which was within the first mile. The rest of the route was of rolling dirt and wood chip trails through paths of Eucalyptus trees. At the 3A mile position, there was a 150-meter downhill slope. "People say it's a tough course, but I have trained on it so many times. The course runs in a loop and the footing is not great," explained Brian Sullivan, a CSUSM senior Psychology major. The Cougar men's team came in third place within their division, competing against NCAA Division II schools and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) affiliated teams. The Cal State San Marcos men's team earned a total of 55 points against - the Tritons of J "I can see our team improving every week and am looking forward being a serious contender in championship competition," explained Niblett, a junior Political Science major. Robby McClendon and Omar Zavala lead the Men's Race at UCSD. Photo courtesy of csusm.edu/athletics. UCSD, which placed first with 36. points. There was a total 55 runners and six teams in their division, and 238 runners and 24 teams overall. The Cougar men's team placed an impressive sixth in the competition overall. The top five runners for the Cougar men's team within their division were Rene Reyes, a sophomore who placed 6th with a time of with 26:06.2; junior Robby McClendon came in 10th with a final time of 26:19.0; Sullivan, came in with a time of 26: 23.6, which earned him an 11th place finish; Mike Shannon, a junior, placed 12th with a time of 26:31.7; and sophomore Tony Herr came in 16th with a final time 26:58.4. "We put up a big race, I thought it was spectacular State San Marcos women's team and I was really impressed with placed fourth in their division allfiveof us," Sullivan insisted. with a total of 108 points. They usually run 5K's, so this course Senior Kris Houghton and was longer than what they are Freshman Johnny Cordis did not used to. UCSD came in first compete due to injuries. Hough- with 44 points. In the women's ton is resting a muscle strain and division, 87 runners competed Cordis has been having some and there were nine teams total. ankle problems. "As far as the In the tournament overall, there meet, I did well, ran my fastest was 280 runners and 29 teams. time, but the team didn't fare so "The girls team turned in a very well as we have some of our best solid performance. It was our runners injured right now," explained Shannon, a junior Computer Science major. The next tournament will be held at Fullerton Invitational Carbon Canyon Park on Oct. 26 at 5:00 p.m. This is the team's last competition before the NAIA regional meet. [The UCSD Tritons athletics website contributed to this article. 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Calf Lindsey Fish ( 760) 7 36-6745 Smoking Cessation Counselor at North County Health Services Thisprogram isfmded �By STEVEN ZAMORA Opinion Editor A little after 1:00 p.m., at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California the Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs began a game that was a close contest. After a dazzling reverse from #21 LaDainian Tomlinson to #85 Tim Dwight the Chargers opened tip the first quarter 7-0 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The momentum was in favor of the Chargers, however with turnovers caused by fumbles and interceptions, the Chiefs capitalized on the errors and led at the end of the second quarter by 3, making the score 7 Chargers and 10 Chiefs. As the third quarter progressed, the Chargers would get very close to the red zone, but were never able to score due MACLOVIO from page 8 un papel. "Eso es lo que es abstracto. Es algo que el artista quiere que la gente vea; el que tenga algo en la mente y quiera representar en cualquier tipo de arte" agregó Elizabeth Huato. Sin recibir ninguna forma de pago, los voluntarios en Maclovio Rojas se muestran entusiasmados con el resultado de la exposición y dijeron que continuarán haciendo su labor humanitaria por el beneficio de los habitantes de ese poblado. Con una sonrisa, Huato dijo que es una cosa tan hermosa lo que hace "que ha cambiado mi punto de vista de ver las cosas. Los pocos meses que he estado en Maclovio han cambiado mucho to interceptions of Quarterback #9. Drew Brees and a turnover by Charger's punt returnee #87 Vanover. The turnover resulted in seven points for the Chiefs, which left the Score in the game Chargers 7, Chiefs 17. Just when the Chargers looked as if they were going to lose the game, the Charger's defense racked up a key interception that left their offense in striking distance of the Chiefs red zone. The Chargers benefited from the interception because Tomlinson was then able to rush twice for the inzone and score another touchdown that made the score Chargers 14, Chiefs 17. Within those two rushes by Tomlinson, the amount of determination the Charger's offensive linemen had to help their running back reach the endzone. Also, these two rushes by Tomlinson were not simple runs because he had to la mentalidad que yo tema. Yo empecé a ir nada mas porque tenía algo que ver con el arte, Porque a mí me interesa mucho el arte, pero al estar ahí, al conocer la gente, al conocer a los niños,... no sé todo me cambió... No sé, es algo que no voy a dejar de hacer en toda mi vida. Si se puede ir toda la vida ahí, yo iré toda la vida." break more than three tacklers just to reach the inzone. This determination and second efforts by the Chargers displayed their will to win. Towards the end of the third quarter and into the fourth quarter, the Chargers and Chiefs battle back to back with touchdowns. The first strike was delivered by Chiefs quarterback Trent Green who increased the Chief's score by seven, and then the Charger's battled back with a hand off to #80 Curtis Conway, which led to his running touchdown. The score now was Chargers 21, Chiefs 24. Now entering the fourth quarter the Chiefs connected with a brilliant pass from Green to Tony Gonzalez that turned into a touchdown reception. However, the Chargers answer back with Tim Dwight's reception of Brees's pass that resulted in la creatividad de los niños. Ella dice que lo que muchas veces les falta es el dinero para realizar todo lo que ellos quisieran, Velarde no tiene hijos que participen en el Centro Aguascalientes pero se entusiasma de ver los hermosos murales que se han a touchdown also. After these over two of the Chargers possestwo scores by the Chargers and sions with fumbles. Chiefs, the score was Chargers Now all the hopes of Char28, Chiefs 31. ger's fans lay in the hands of The time on the clock ran low Brees to win the game. With in the fourth quarter when the 14 seconds left, Brees snaps Chiefs kicker drilled a 42-yard the ball and delivers a bullet field goal that put the Chiefs up of a throw to his receiver #82 by six over the Chargers. With Caldwell who catches the footonly two minutes and 50 seconds ball and completes the touchleft in the game, the Chargers down. This play gave the Charhad possession of the ball with gers a 35 to 34 victory over the powerful Kansas City Chiefs, only one more drive to score. which resulted in their current Charger's quarterback Drew record offivewins and only one Brees had an ultimate amount of loss. pressure and power in his hands, Brees did not waste time in Make sure to watch the Chardelivering Curtis Conway three gers next week when they take passes to put the Charger's in on their rivals the Oakland striking distance of the C hiefs Raiders at the stadium in Oakendzone. For Brees to depend land, and then fans may see yet solely on Conway for pass recep- another amazing game. tion displays Brees's trust, courage, and integrity by sticking with a teammate who had been responsible for earlier turning pintado y el crecimiento que ha tenido su comunidad. Ella invitó a todos a que vayan a visitarlos y a compartir con ellos experiencias como la que el Taller de Arte Fronterizo realizó, invitaron a todas las personas a conocer y participar en el proyecto del Taller de Arte Fronterizo en Maclovio Rojas, "no necesitan hablar español, ni tener mucha experiencia en arte" dijeron las dos. Aguiñaga y Huato también IM Una residente de Maclovio Rojas, María del Carmen Velarde, quien ha vivido allí por 13 años, se mostró emocionada y agradecida con Schnorr. Velarde está muy contenta y se siente muy afortunada de que la comunidad de Maclovio Rojas cuente con personas como Schnorr, Huato y Aguiñiga que ayudan a promover mmsm PROGRAM OF STUDY Then look to your good neighbor State Farm0 agent. 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Our faith in corporations is shaken, and repercussions are nationwide. Americans in the workplace have already felt the effects, and those of us still in college are worried about the future. Corporations provide the broadest job base for college graduates in the new millennium. We depend upon corporate 401K plans and investment options so that we don't end up relying on social security or welfare when we finally reach retirement. Our lives depend on Is there really a difference? and republicans, and in many respects that is true. It is also true many differences also exist between the two major parties. Both parties are f ree market capitalists, but differ widely in the application of the well-understood free market's positive ability. How this ability to change our lives best is the choice you Oftentimes I hear people say will soon make. there is no difference between The course of the country in the course set by democrats Is there really a difference between the republicans and democrats? If you decide to participate in the election process, will that mean your voice will be truly heard? Of course it will. No matter what course your choose this November, your voice will be indeed heard. Hello Pride Editors: My name is Milica Racic. I am currently a senior at Cal State San Marcos majoring in Business Administration. I also happen to be a person whose native language is Serbian. So, this is why I am submitting an article in my native language. Estimada editor del Pride, Martha Sarabia: Aprecio mucho su proyecto nuevo de presentar algunos artículos en español en el Pride en cada edición. Su motivación y su entusiasmo honesto son dignos de admirarse. In your October 8, 2002 issue Ms. Sarabia stated "this school is renowned for advocating and promoting diversity. What better way to promote diversity than to have articles in other languages in our newspaper. It is one way to celebrate diversity that we have in our student body." Here is my contribution t o the diver- Por favor, continúelo. No escuche solo a los estudiantes que protestan. Soy estadounidense, nacido en Washington, D.C. Necesito aprender español, para avanzar en mi carera y para vivir bien en este mundo. Sus artículos me ayudan a aprender español. The Fride Lead Editor Lead Editor Design Editor News and Feature Editor Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Arts Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor look be like when we graduate? And what is our government doing to protect us? Well, last week President Bush signed the Accounting Industry Reform Act, the latest government initiative to stem corporate corruption. Consultants in Washington feel this act is a "step in the right direction, and should reassure the American people that the government is working on the problem. But it is only a first step. A recent CNN poll finds that "fewer than one-third of Americans expect the economy to improve in the next year." a fair economic system that looks ley University, Illinois, with a degree in database systems manout for our interests. agement. Lucent Technologies Attorney General John recruited him during his senior Ashcroft recently addressed year. *Now he is unemployed the current economic crisis in a — one year after graduation. White House press conference. Like many corporate entities, "The malignancy of corporate Lucent has begun downsizcorruption threatens more than ing in an effort to minimize its the future of a few companies/' losses. Older employees are Ashcroft said. "It destroys work- offered early retirement; younger ers' incomes, decimates fami- employees like Sean Hebein are lies' savings, and casts a shadow simply let go. on the health, integrity, and good "It's probably a good thing to name of American business be in school right now," Sean itself." Hebein commented, "because it is one thing to hear the the j ob market really sucks." Attorney General make stateAccording to CNN, the Attorments about the American public ney General "appeared to place on such a broad level; it is something quite different to know the perceived threat from the individuals whose lives have business world on a par with that been directly affected by the of terrorists." What does this economic crisis. Sean Hebein portend for those of us still in is a 2001 graduate from Brad- school? What will our job out- Aly ssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Martha Sarabia Steven Zamora Martha Sarabia Eia Custodio Jessica A, Krone Tristan Nickey Leiaaa Naholowaa Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall It disturbs me that analysts are making such grim predictions because I am supposed to graduate in 2003. And while accounting majors may be somewhat reassured by the current Reform Act, what about those of us who do not intend to enter part of the famous "silent majority" of Americans - too busy to take a moment of their lives to stand up and make a choice about the future of the nation. In other words, you will say that you will leave the hard choices to another. In this world of easy distractions, Color Televisions and AM Radios, it is easy into being lulled into thinking that your voice doesn't really matter If you choose to do nothing, much in the grand scheme of and stay home on November things, anyway. 5th, your voice will by far be the This November, we will not loudest heard. You will become the short term is in the hands of either the Republicans or the Democrats. Likely, many of your desires for the political life of the nation will not be represented by either party's respective platform. But please remember, that in fact some facet of your beliefs indeed will be, for we are, as Aristotle said, truly "political animals.* sity of this campus. Since many people cannot read or write Spanish, and that wasn't an issue in creating a Spanish section, I don't think that it will be an issue seeing as this article is written in Serbian, that many people will not be able to understand it. So let's celebrate diversity in REAL terms to include all ethnicities Aunque soy un estudiante en el programa de español, necesito todas las herramientas que pueda obtener para practicar esta lengua. Sus artículos me ayudan, y al mismo tiempo me informan sobre lo que pasa en Cal State San Marcos. Además, las personas que hablan espa- and languages, let's not limit it to just Spanish. I am certain that you will not discriminate when it comes to that. Milica Racic ñol son un gran parte de la población del Sur de California y de Cal State San Marcos. Con respeto, Richie Mann Estudiante en la maestría de español Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification, Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride TCserves therightto reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Cal State San Marcos ® Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-Ô001 I t e : p 0 ) »0-6099 All opinions and letters to the editor, publish^ in The Pride, represent the opiniom of the áiiAo^ and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, # of California State Üniwrsity San Marcos. : Unsigned editoriak represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial ; S-knail; pdâ$%c>ÈymiMu-http://www.csusm.edu/pride board. • . " vh' this particular industry? Where are reform bills for other corrupt regions of the economy? Auditors must abide by ethical principals to ensure economic integrity, but CEO's in all industries are responsible for setting a precedent of honesty in each individual company. If corporations are unwilling to set such regulations, then it falls to the government to do so. And if the government is not acting quickly enough, we the people must take steps to encourage our leaders in the right direction. Only immediate and decisive action will reassure college students of the system, and restore our faith in the job market that awaits us after graduation. [sources: c-span, cnn.com] solve the intricacies of ideology, but we will make known how We feel about the f uture of the nation, Ignoring the process is - in the end - simply an affirmation of the status quo. If you're happy with the world, and feel it can't get any better than this, then by all means stay home November 5th. But if you think the Titanic needs a little steering, you need to get your hand on the wheel a little yourself, too. John Doddridge CSUSM student THE EDITORIAL TEAM WANTS TO KNOW: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE PRIDE PUBLISHING LETTERS IN SERBIAN? OR IN OTHER LANGUAGES? SEND AN EMAIL TO pride@csusm.edu AND VOICE YOUR OPINION. Dear Martha Sarabia, I had to take the time and express my admiration and respect for your writing. I enjoy your Spanish section, specially your response to the letter sent by Amy. I love the way you defended why we should have a Spanish section. You were professional and clever. I am looking forward to reading your next Spanish section. Thank you, Sonia Torres Junior Service Sector Management major �Response to "Speak Up to Your Government" Mr. Mann: I just got done reading your piece to about the President and the war on Terror, and I must say, you couldn't be more wrong about everything here! You say we've lost some personal freedoms, like what? Are you upset because you have to arrive at the airport another 30 minutes early since 9-11-01? Wow, that's a real tragedy. But I will take your advice on speaking to our leaders. I'm going to write the President and tell him how grateful I am for his realistic stance on terrorism. I've got news for you Mr. Hi Pride people, First I want to say that the layout of this week's issue was very impressive. You're all doing an awesome job and should be proud of yourselves. I was somewhat perturbed about the Opinion pages, though. I guess it's ideal for former editors to keep their lips shut regarding current editorial decisions, but I rarely speak out against certain Pride-related issues unless I feel they are important. So I hope you don't look at this as a "former-editor-butting-in," but rather another CSUSM student expressing her opinion about her student paper. In a past issue of the paper Pam Horner wrote a letter expressing her distaste for the "Mucky Mouse" cartoon; Desmond Barca's response, however, appeared in the same issue as Horner's letter. In this week's issue, Amy Granite wrote a letter where she disagreed with the editorial staff's choice to include Spanish articles; Martha Sarabia's 10 years with Hussein and nothing has worked. It should be crystal clear to you that Mann: there are evil people in he is another Adolph Hitler in this world such as Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, Adolph the making. In addition, guys Hitler, etc... who NEVER listen to reason or negotiation. The m only way to stop them from POLITICAL doing more evil is to destroy COIMMENTARY them. Look at Saddam Husr sein; this psychopath has never acquired a weapon that he has like him are the reason that: not used (in 1988 he gassed if you want peace, you have 10,000 of his own people to stop to be willing to fight for it. a rebellion). So what do you think he will do once he has a You also think that your govfew nuclear warheads? ernment "kills civilians" and "destroys lands." Well, please As the president said last allow me to enlighten you on Monday, we've tried every dip- how our government/military lomatic approach for the past really works. As a veteran of the response, however, appeared in I know you're all busy, but if the same issue as Granite's letter. you have any responses for me regarding the editorial policy Now from what I've seen with on this subject, I'd love to hear most newspapers {and if I'm it. I hope my point made sense. wrong, please correct me) readers If it didn't, let me know and I'll and editorial staff typically don't clarify respond to letters until after they have been published; as a reader Please remember that this letter I admire this decision because doesn't come with any ill will, it gives readers like myself a especially since I have a special chance to reflect on the opinions respect for the paper and for of the writer and read his/her members of the editorial staff. perspective. When the next issue comes around I look forward to Best regards, the disagreement and debate that Vicky Segall usually follow opinion letters. With the previously mentioned letters, however, it seemed like Horner and Granite's arguments Hi Vicky, were weakened because of immediate responses from the Thank you for your letter. editorial staff. I was curious if the rest of the student body has the same privilege as the editorial staff and may review and respond to letters before they are published? It doesn't seem fair, and I just wanted to throw this opinion out there. We hadn't really considered the points that you mentioned; we all thought that it would be interesting to have a public dialogue going back and forth in the same issue as well as in consecutive issues. In our eagerness to generate debate we may have overlooked, to some degree, the connotations of our decision. US Army, I can tell you that we go out of our way - more than any other nation in world history - to avoid civilian casualties. The reason that innocent people die is because guys, like Hussein and bin Laden, prefer to hide behind women and children. Why... because they know we won't attack. If you don't believe me, go to Camp Pendleton and ask some of the marines if I'm right. rebuilt their nations for them after WWII? Do you think Hitler would have rebuilt America for us had the Nazis won? Think about it Mr. Mann. Thanks to the courage of our military, (people who voluntarily give up their constitutional rights so you can have yours), we live in the freest country on the planet. And I can't help but laugh when a GRAD STUDENT whines and complains about And how do we exploit other the very country that gives him people Mr. Mann, by spread- the right whine and complain. ing democracy and rebuilding somebody's country for them? That's ridiculous. Dp you think Briän Dobbins, senior the Germans, Italians, and Japa- communications nese felt exploited because we As we're sure you know, readers are quick to criticize the paper and the editors are always on the defensive. It is true that we have taken some advantage of our editorial positions, however we think this is balanced to some degree by the fact that the students who write in are on the offensive, and are not subject to public scrutiny on a weekly basis. Criticism is healthy and appreciated; it means that we as editors have to be able to advocate and show justification for what we are doing. However, being under constant attack takes some getting used to. readers lose interest or shift their attention to newer issues. Two weeks interest fades, both on the part of the letters' authors and on the part of the editors. You ask if the rest of the student body has the same privileges as the editorial team. We can't avoid reading the letters before everyone else; waiting to respond would be a pretense. Daily papers respond as soon as possible and that is usually the next day. However, we are a weekly paper and therefore issues of last week are too old for this week. As the old Mexican saying goes, "No dejes para mañana lo que The idea of waiting until the puedes hacer hoy." Don't put off next issue to respond is attractive until tomorrow what could be because it may create anticipation done today. for our readers, help to captivate them, and ultimately keep them Thanks again for bringing this to picking up the paper/ However, our attention. as we are a weekly paper and not a daily, the letters we receive The Pride Editorial Team are published in response to issues that are already a week We encourage people who agree old. We feel that by responding or disagree with our response to immediately to the letters, we write to us. can address these issues before Response to "Separate but not Equal" This is in response to the article "Separate But Not Equal" by Melissa Reed in the September 24th paper. Melissa, while I applaud your "utopianistic" view on American Society in regards to diversityr I have to say I think it is extremely distorted. Before you jump on the defensive side I want you to know that I truly wish that our society were indeed as tolerant of diversity as you perceive it, but unfortunately it is not. I noticed that you yourself said in your article that, "as a Literature and Writing major... I have been forced to take many classes that in one way or another involve ethnic studies and cultural diversity." If the classes were not mandatory, would you have taken them simply out of scholarly interest? Probably not which is why the University chooses to make these t roes of classes mandatory. There are many people, just like you, who instead of celebrating cultural differences look at them negatively as hindrances. Recognizing and accepting cultural differences is what diversity is about. While you may not feel more "connected" to a member of another race or ethnicity after class, you should at least feel like you have a better understanding about their experiences and perspectives. And we all need to learn about these experiences and perspectives as they are extremely different depending on one's ethnic background. We have to be realistic and admit that there is no such thing as a same "across the board" American experience in terms of ethnicity. This is what classes like LTWR 450: Multiethnic American Literature portray. To say that classes like this are a slap in the face — classes that give everyone a chance to study literature which is no doubt based upon the different experiences, good and bad, that result from us living in a diverse society — is a total disregard for diversity. Literature" could not possibly fit the course objective of LTWR 450. While this class' goal is to compare writings from various ethnic groups found here in America, it also says that it " ... examines texts through thematic and/or historical frameworks in order to view them as products of varying cultural and historical circumstances." (pg. 268, CSUSM University Catalog). Imagine trying to study the American Civil War from one ethnic perspective. It's impossible because you have, the perspective of the slave owner and then that of the slave. The fact that you do not understand nor recognize cultural diversity as celebrating our differences in an equal manner, and does not necessarily constitute any separation, shows the lack of progress in cultural diversity and maybe even the failure of the classes to do what they were created to do. extent still are, diverse in terms of population, people were not always as accepting, as maybe you were, of the idea of ethnic diversity. I have yet to be made more aware of my multicultural background than when I lived* in New York. And while someone's ethnic background might not have been discussed at your family's dinner table, believe me, it was being discussed at many others. Lastly I would like to address your idea of "incorporation". Let's first get this straight. There is a huge difference between incorporation and assimilation. To just lump all literature, or even culture under the title of "American" would be a disservice and a blatant disregard to those members of the many ethnicities that have contributed to the greatness of America. You cannot expect people to simply label themselves as American especially when they I also grew up in New York have not always been treated City and while neighborhoods as such. And that is a story may have been, and to some that needs to be told from as To simply title a class "American many perspectives as possible. Instead of looking at diversity as a separatist idea, accept it as a necessary way to foster tolerance and as a means to possibly achieve real and total equality. I applaud the University f or its dedication to the idea of diversity and encourage the powers that be to do more to bring about an enthusiastic understanding and acceptance of our culturally diverse society. I also challenge CSUSM students to participate in the understanding of diversity by voluntarily taking classes that foster acceptance and celebrate our differences. By doing this, more people will see that these classes do not perpetuate separatist views but instead at best, create a sense of unity and at the very least, produce a higher level of understanding. Crystal J. Rodriguez, CSUSM Student Senior and Social Sciences Major with concentrations in Political Science, History, and Sociology �"Pride on the Prowl" in Full Color By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer Claudia Pawlowski painting the Veterans* Association window. Photo by Desmond Barca. For the second time in homecoming history at Cal State San Marcos, the window-painting contest was a hit. The theme chosen this year was simply "Pride on the Prowl." Extravagant and creative paintings were displayed on the windows around Founder's Plaza all during homecoming week from Oct. 5th—13th. The CSUSM Veterans Association painted the window that was chosen as the winner of the 2002 window-painting contest by the Homecoming Planning Committee. Claudia Pawlowski and Justin Knott were the artistic talent that created the window painting next to the coffee cart that won the grand prize. Claudia, a Biology major CSUSM student, and member of the CSUSM Veterans Association, portrayed a cougar on the prowl beside an American Flag, as well as the theme boldly stated at the top of the window. Club, Alpha Xi Delta, Women's Studies Student Association, Asian Pacific Student Society, Alpha Chi Omega, CSUSM Veterans Association, and College Democrats were the student organizations that participated in this artistic adventure. The Homecoming Planning Committee members, who voted independently, chose the winner. Then, Wright tallied all the votes to come up with the grand-prize winner. Wright. said, "Besides some added exposure to the campus via a non-traditional form of advertising, the winner received a $25.00 credit to their student organization account." This event was a Student and Residential Life (SRL) sponsored activity t hat included all student organizations that were interested in competmg. The contest was free and gave motivation to prospective painters to compete for the grand prize of $25.00 towards their student organization account. The student organizations were responsible for painting a window with SRL approved paint. Each group The winner. Photo courtesy of Veterans' Affairs Office. was instructed to follow campusposting policy, which stated that Pawlowski & Justin Knott!!! You ing is very easy tofind,just look are going fine any club that each painting should incorporate are the 2002 window-painting for the winner! Also it's the only hasn't cleaned up their painted the theme in their artwork. champions!!! Outstanding per- one with the flag, and a cougar window. The painting is a work formance. I strongly encourage prowling from behind it. The of art. Don't miss your chance to Gary Taylor, President of EVERYONE to quickly go t o the reason that I say QUICKLY is see it. Thanks again Claudia and CSUSM Veterans' Association window on the Science building that ASI insists that we clean Justin." commented for the organizaon Founder's Plaza. The paint- it up by their deadline, or they tion," Congratulations Claudia Juliet Wright, Coordinator of New Student Programs and Greek Life, said, "This is a continuing tradition that was started last year. This year the quality of the paintings increased dramatically." Wright commented, "It is really refreshing to see a tradition not only grow, but improve. It is my hope that ten MORE groups will join in this simple and colorful contest next year.. .1 don't think Founder's Plaza has ever looked better!" Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Black Student Union, the German Club contestants painting their windows. Photo by Desmond Barca. SQUARES f rom page 1 contestants Margarita Padilla and Branson Crosby, Speers simply skipped round two and three. When Padilla won the first round, she was given the game and the $500 book grant. The game is supposed to be played as best of three, not just win one and run. Another awkward moment that left the audience in awe was when CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez got the decade wrong when asked when the school was founded. The crowd expected the president of the university to know this information. CSUSM was founded in 1989, however Gonzalez said know if they meant largest in that it was founded sometime in terms of population, or square the 1990s. footage, but was answered with a shrug from Speers. This is In round two, Professor of important information when Business Keith Butler was asked trying to answer a question accuif San Diego was the second larg- rately. est city in California. Being a business professor, Butler asked Similar to the Langstrom callfor some clarity. He wanted to back in the World Series, accu- racy was nowhere to be found in this homecoming event. Instead of uniting the students in a happy afternoon of tic-tac-toe, controversy and confusion clouded the afternoon. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2002-2003</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The thirteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Associated Students (ASI) athletics program color cougar fall 2002 Homecoming mascot soccer surf tukwut veterans https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/6171e6a543349f4bc101ded0c6680f00.pdf 1ecd5cc04db7f53a1bbf642c20401ca4 PDF Text Text flsil PRIDE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS www.csu5m.edu/pride/ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 2,2002 vol.xno.viii The University Collects A New Convenience Fee From Students By MELISSA REED Pride Staff Writer American Express, and Discover. The system will be open for payment 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will have access via touch tone phone and the web. Students who planned on paying by credit card next semester should not be surprised when the university attaches a new processing fee to their payment, Starting on Nov. 1st, students or parents who choose to pay fees Prior to Nov 1st, by credit card or electronic check the university was will pay a 2.9 percent conve- paying the credit card nience fee. company fees for the students. "Credit card CSUSM has hired an outside charges have doubled firm, Informed Decisions Cor- since 1999, and we poration, to process credit card simply cannot afford payments and to collect the extra to continue absorbing money from students. The new the cost of fees that fee that will be added to students the University pays to using credit cards or electronic the credit card comchecks will be approximately panies," said Suzanne Green, $27 per semester. With this associate vice president of fee, the new program, Cashnet Finance and Business Services, Smartpay, will now allow stu- Rick Moore, CSUSM Director dents to use MasterCard, Visa, of Communications, said "the $124,091 to help the students who needed to use credit cards, but now that money will go to fund other student life programs. During the 2001-02 academic year, 60% of Cal State San Marcos students paid using a credit card, These students paid roughly $9 million in fees and the university absorbed $178,678 in payments to the credit card companies. university was using money out their general fund account f r o m the State of California to pay the fees." In Moore's press release he stated that the uni-. versity used to set aside roughly 0f they are more discrete about it. According to Kozol, Martin Luther King had a dream that white and black children would go to the same schools. He did not have a dream that involved a child having to meet certain criteria in order to attend the school. National Book Award-winning author Jonathan Kozol spoke out against what he calls "Modernized legal apartheid," in the United States' public schools system last Thursday at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido (CCAE). It was a packed house last Thursday at the CCAE when Kozol opened his speech, praising school teachers on their continued efforts on working with kids, yet not speaking too highly about politicians who think otherwise. Kozol does not believe our politicians are doing enough to educate the young children in the inner cities. According to his research, 1/4 of the children in South Bronx do not go to preschool because their local government won't spend the money for Head Start programs, which help children of low-income families to better develop their comprehensive skills before they start school. Kozol drills the government on its education bill that was passed, which will in turn hold an eight-year-old accountable for not passing his/her exams. He feels that these tests are discriminatory against children that go to inner city schools, because some of these children did not have any proper preschooling, and many did not go to pre-school at all. Kozol also thinks that teachers will lose some of their creativity, because they would be under the watchful eye of the government. Jonathan Kozol. Photo by Tristan Nickey also said that the wealthier cities could get as much as $18,000 per child and this is happening here in California. Wealthier cities in California are raising the money for their schools through fundraisers, as well as through pri"Two years ago, New York vate contributions from parents City spent an average of $8,000 themselves. a year on every kid living in the inner cities," said Kozol. He Kozol doesn't believe that parents from the inner city have the resources to do this. That is where his "Modernized legal apartheid" comes into play. Kozol believes that the modern day American public school system is as segregated as it was in Martin Luther King's time; people just don't notice it because Daniel Murphy, a CSUSM senior, said "Instead of having the students pick up the entire fee, the university could have charged the students the difference between what was set aside, and the fees that were being absorbed (roughly $50,000) and reduce this new 2,9% surcharge by 70 percent!" Although Cal State San Marcos will be receiving no income from the 2.9 percent convenience charge (2 percent is going to the credit card companies and the other .9 percent goes Students who wish to avoid the t0 Informed Decisions Corp), new fee can still pay by cash or a the students were never given conventional check. Activist Jonathan Kozol Speaks to CSUSM Community By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer a choice as to where the previously set aside money should be used. The $124,091 will now be distributed to other Student Life Programs and to hiring another staff police officer. CSUSM's President Alexander Gonzalez said, "Both will support student needs as we move to a 24/7 campus with the opening of student housing in Fall 2003." "Teachers are not drill sergeants for the state," Kozol expressed. A teacher should have "Loyalty first to the kids," and second to the government, Kozol said. He does not feel that it is necessary for the government to test children because of the negative impact it will have on whoever implements it. PAN Hosts War Forum By TRAVIS OLP Pride Staff Writer On Thursday, O ct 17th, Cal State San Marcos hosted a forum concerning the pending war against Iraq in the Mezzanine Plaza at 12 p.m. Sponsored by the Progressive Activist Network (PAN), the panel consisted of three CSUSM professors and two North County activists. According to PAN Vice President Drew Niedenthal, the forum provided an opportunity to "hear from people who are educated about the situation, and to let them speak their mind? The discussion began with introductions of the panel by PAN President Manal Yamout. Fellow members Steven Sehnte and Erick Roper gave qtiick aad concise Öibemtions thereafter Eiden,.: • feöyist and director of the Nortih County Forum, was thefirstto answer a series of PAN directed questions. His passionate and liberal beliefs came blazing through his outspoken manner. Sitting next to him was a Cal State San Marcos See WAR, page 2 �WAR f rom page 1 communication alumnus, Bob Nanninga, currently a journalist for the Coast News. Both Nanninga and Eiden proved to be very adamant about avoiding war with Iraq. Eiden thinks a great deal is missing from media coverage, more specifically, whatever the government does not want people to know. "If the government tells the truth, it is a coincidence", said Eiden. Nanninga explained that the "federal government is completely out of control", believing that the History Professor Lawrence "Bush dynasty" is rampant and Rockwood provided a military misguided in its attempts to use point of view. Formerly an intelforce in Iraq. ligence officer for the U.S. Army, he was involved in the restoraProfessor of Political Science tion of democracy to the Haitian Scott Greenwood articulately government in 1994. He has explained his arguments. His witnessed firsthand how harsh main contention focused on the regime changes can be. Rockcosts of going to war, in terms wood explained, "The problem of economics, world status, with U.S. foreign policy is that it and human life. He advocated perceives one life as more valumore discussion of these specific able than another. It is really a issues in the media as well as in reflection of our society." the halls of Congress. Questions made by PAN President Yamout were direct and succinct. These included "Is the media coverage on the situation with Iraq accurate?", "Should President Bush be more concerned about domestic issues such as a faltering economy?" and "What are the implications if America decides to go to war without U.N. approval?" The only clear answer was from Eiden. If the U.S. goes to war without the consent of the U.N., it could be the catalyst that "ignites a world confrontation between 'Islam' and 'the West'. The U.S. could become a world pariah," said Eiden. Professor of History Patricia Seleski answered these questions of PAN verbosely. Currently teaching a class on the history of modern warfare, her insights were most enlightening. As she so eloquently said, "The right has to understand it is not the 1930's. The left has to understand it is not the 1960's." Women's Studies Kicks Off New Leadership Series By HONEE J. FOLK Pride Staff Writer Three professional women discussed the importance of balancing family and business life, the glass ceiling encasing women in government, and the challenges that lay ahead for women on their career paths during a Women's Studies Leadership Series, The panel discussion took place at Cal State San Marcos in Commons 206 on Oct. 10, complete with light afternoon hors. d'oeuvres of fine cheese with crackers and exotic fruit juices. Its focus was, "Being in the Public's Eye," and it had as guest speakers three superwomen in government, Lori Holt-Pfeiler, JoAnn Case, and Suzanne Strassburger. clown, rather the ability to skillfully maneuver the schedules and priorities of her daughter's sleepover plans, a town hall meeting, dinner, her career as an accountant, wife, and the Mayor of an entire city - all in one day. Holt-Pfeiler devotedly described the obstacles that she herself faced on her political ascension on the public service ladder. She reiterated the many difficulties specific to women who must burrow through a system filled with challenges, and are often not shown any benevolence from their male counterparts. When questioned by an audience participant about her commitment to ensuring that the voices of other underrepresented populations, specifically women of color, be heard, Holt-Pfeiler responded, "If you don't share power, it's going to be taken from you, so you have to make a place at the table for everyone to sit." Holt-Pfeiler, the soft-spoken Mayor of Escondido, appeared stronger than a locomotive in a calm, underlying might, as she recounted her daily challenges of holding a public office and balancing her family responsibilities. She invited the audience on a twist-and-turn journey of one day in Lori's life, where Case, Economic Development the juggling act did not consist Division Manager of Escondido, of colorful balls being thrust in had to be faster than a speeding several directions by a circus bullet to make a place at the table By HONEE J. FOLK Pride Staff Writer dance for the meeting was me. I didn't want to put multiple audience members because I want "Paw Love,* "It's a Cougar to show that they are making Thang," "Back that Pride Up* this decision without consulting and "Go Cougars!" were just with anyone). Brown confirmed a few of the 5 suggestions for that the ideas for campus pride campus pride Islogans thrown slogans will be decided upon out in a brainstorming session before the next AS! Board meetheld by the elected Associated ing» The Nov» I voting session, Students, Inc. representatives, available only to ASI represenon Friday, O ct 18. The Board of tatives, will determine which Directors, led fey ASl President spirit slogan best fits the campus Jocelyn Brown, enthusiastically pride without opening it up for conjured up short phrases to discussion to the general student describe their campus experi- population. ence. Executive Vice President Arti During the 15 minute free-for- Patel explained that a focus all brainstorming session, Brown group made up of ASI Represenencouraged not only Board mem- tatives and Aztec Shops personbers to shout out each idea they nel was commissioned to generhad, but the audience member in ate a catchy phrase to provide attendance had an opportunity to students, staff and faculty with share her opinions as well (the a one-line statement of pride. only audience member in atten- Aztec Shops agreedio create the as a manager of her citv. She was ity. determined as a single mother, to work harder and more efficient at the age of 27 to provide for her two young children. With just a high school education and $2,000 in her billfold, Case whisked past the blockades and two husbands in her way, up the ladder of managerial success. Now that she has accomplished that, there is little room for advancement because the top 5 Director positions in city management are all held by men and have remained stagnant. Case cautiously talked about the ever-present glass ceiling looming overhead for women. She said of Escondido city government, "You find a lot of women get to the management level and that's where they tend to stop. They don't tend to get to the director level." Case outlined the pros and cons of engaging the city in employment. She maintained that among the most attractive advantages to government work is an individual's ability to directly affect change in other people's lives. "You touch a lot of people," she said, "you touch the public a lot." She continued by saying that although the pay is not creat, "The henefit p art. is not grrpat "TV»p bpnpfit «ackage is well worth it." Her candid disposition permitted her to be completely frank and honest with her audience, being truthful in her advice, "I would say there are more opportunities for women to advance, at least in this state, today, in the private sector," Case asserted, "If you're looking for an accelerated career path to the top, government is not for you, at least not now." Strassburger, CEO of the Downtown Business Association of Escondido, connected with the audience by sharing her professional progression towards the position she holds now. Strassburger previously held employment with organizations from the San Diego Blood Bank to the Zoological Society, publishing articles in regional and national publications. Her experience reinforces the age-old cliché that it's not what you know, it's who you know as she openly divulged, "I have never received a job that I have applied for. Every job I've gotten has been because I've known someone and had their recommendation." artwork that will accompany the motto. "We want to feature this saying on pencils, notebooks, sweatshirts, and t-shirts," P ate|| said, "anything that will show we have pride in CSUSM " Cal State Long Beach was used as a model and example in the Board meeting to illustrate the benefits of spirit slogans with school recognition. "Whenever you see the *Go Beach* bumper sticker on the back of somebody's car, you know they attend Cal State Long Beach," Patel reminded the members. Although most of the statements implied a sense of pride in Cai State San Marcos, certain one-liners took a gentle nudge at the existing àngst the university is experiencing from a period in their newness called 'growing gains/ ASI Corporate Secre- CAiirnp of Pn^rtnrortamati4 source nf encouragement to the women in the room by sharing her valuable experience, "I don't care what job you're in, doing your homework and being prepared always puts you one above everyone else." According to her, this preparation empowered her to move beyond obstacles in her path as if leaping over tall buildings in a single bound. To illustrate this analogy, Strassburger provided an example that she, like other women, had often encountered. "There will be times when you're in a meeting and make a comment, and 5 minutes later a man will say the same thing and be recognized for it when you weren't." She used this opportunity to engage the audience by releasing the tension that had built up from such a frustrating reality. Strassburger asked someone to help her understand why this scenario often occurred and Jonathan Pouliard, CSUSM's Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, blurted out, "That's easy, it's called sexism!" The audience rose and fell a in an eruption of laughter and _ before they were able to j fll gain their composure, Strassburger threw her arm up in the air and breathed a sigh of relief while exclaiming, "Oh, thanks for clearing that up!" Once again laughter and giggles sprinkled tary, Erik Roper; made light of the room. Maribel Garcia, an uneasy subject saying, "How the newly hired Women's about this one; CSUSM - Got Studies faculty member, Parking?" Undergraduate Represponded to the exchange resentative, Shannon Barnett by asserting, "It is okay to threw a positive spin on a topic of put a name on it and also put utter dismay for some when she someone in his place and commented, *CSUSM-1 Better say, 'I just said that'." than the Stairmaster!" Strassburger served as Whether it's a boastful statement of pride, or a poke at university frustrations, a Cal State Sari Marcos spirit slogan will be arriving in the Aztec Shops University Store in fullforce»Its emblem will cover a variety of paraphernalia laden with a catchy phrase begging to get stuck in the minds of its consumers and prospective students everywhere. For those students interested in sending a one-line pride jingle, email Associated Students, Inc. at asi@csusm.edu, This forum was the first in the Leadership Series masterfully coordinated by faculty member Josephine Jones and co-sponsored by the CSUSM Women's Studies Department, and the Women's Studies Student Association (WSSA). With "The Lioness Roars" as the program's qualifying statement of pride, future discussions concerning women are set to be just as empowering. �Sniper Continues to Baffle Investigators By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Staff Writer Despite increased efforts, the Washington D.C. area serial killer commonly known as the "Beltway Sniper" continues to elude authorities. The killing spree, which has resulted in nine deaths and has wounded three others, began on O ct 2nd. On Monday an arrest was made, although at the time that this article went to print, there was no known connection to the sniper attacks that have haunted the greater Washington D.C are for over two weeks. Experts originally believed that the "Sniper", had had at least To say that the assailant or some degree of military trainassailants have drastically dis- ing. According to Paul Erhardt, rupted the surrounding commu- Director of Public Relations for nities would be a gross under- the National Shooting Sports statement. Citizens in the area Foundation, the choice of carhave been living in a constant tridge used (.223-caliber) in these state of fear making everyday crimes may be an indication that activities, such as gassing up the shooter is not military or law the car or grocery shopping, an enforcement-trained. exercise in terror. The manhunt has involved 14 different fedProfessionally trained sniperal, state, and local agencies ers tend to prefer .308-caliber and approximately 1,000 law cartridges, which due to their enforcement officials. increased weight are not as affected by distance, wind and FBI profilers had made two temperature. William Graves, a original assumptions about sniper instructor at GPS LLC, a the killer that, until this point, private marksmanship school in had remained unquestioned. Phoenix, also states that trained The "Sniper" struck eleven times in the first two weeks, remained in seclusion from Monday the 14th, and struck again last Saturday night, this time more than 80 miles from Washington, D.C. The latest victim is in critical but stable condition at a local area hospital. snipers aim for the head. And although the Washington area sniper has hit some in the head, others were hit in the upper body. Graves maintains that, given the distances of the shootings (up to 100 yards) and kill ratio (9 of 11) this seems unlikely to be the work of a professionally trained sniper. "I can take someone out in the morning and by lunch have them shooting as well as this guy," says Graves. The second assumption made about the "Sniper" that has recently been questioned is the idea that this is the work of a lone gunman. Former FBI agent and one of the pioneers of modern profiling techniques, Robert Ressler, suggests that the shooter's ability to hit with a single shot and escape police dragnets within minutes gives credence to the notion that this might be the work of more than one man. It's been implied that the second man would act as a "wheel man" and/or victim spotter. "These are complex crimes," says Ressler. "You can't just pull up and shoot out the window unless you're an exceptional marksman. I think he's getting out of his seat and shooting with a scope and a bipod or a rest. Someone else is driving." Ressler also suspects that by the time the victim falls, the vehicle is already moving. This may be partly due to the United States government's approval to use Army spy planes (Airborne Reconnaissance Low planes) equipped with a range of special sensors and detection capabilities for an overhead, round the clock hunt for the notorious marksman. Furthermore, criminologists have suggested that, these killings may stop for months at a time, or even entirely. This may be just another of this unseemly character's/characters' methods employed that make him/them virtually impossible to profile. Whatever the case, this methodical madman/madmen has used intelligence to evade capture thus far and officials have even granted that it may require either luck, or an improbable mistake on his/their part to apprehend this killer/killers. For more information on becoming a teacher, contact CalTeach - your one-stop information, recruitment and referral service for individuals considering or pursuing a teaching career. 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Students at CSUSM meet this requirement through what is known as "Writing Across the Curriculum" The 2002-2003 General Catalogue explains, "At CSUSM, students complete the graduation writing assessment through the All-University Writing Requirement" This requires that every course must have, "a writing component of a least 2,500 words " The requirement does not state specifically how this is to be done, just that the "writing requirement can be achieved in a variety of ways, depending on the course." an upper division writing class and pass the Examination in Writing Proficiency (EWP). Students attending the Long Beach campus have to pass a Writing Proficiency Examination/ In all cases, if the students fail to pass the writing exams and additional courses, they will not be able to graduate. There are also limits as to how many times the exams can be taken. The requirement for CSUSM is much different from other universities in the CSU system. At CSU Bakersfield, students must show writing competency by either passing the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) examination or It is not just the CSU system by taking an additional writing that has a writing requirement. class. While at Cal State Ful- For example, at UCSD all stulerton, students have to take dents must pass writing exams known as Challenge Exams, and at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students must either pass a writing proficiency exam or take another English class in order to graduate. CSUSM's writing requirement is a legacy of the founding faculty. Dr. Patricia Worden, a member of the founding faculty in Psychology who is now the Dean of Graduate Studies, explained that Dr. Ken Seib is the "father of the writing requirement." Worden said that the founding faculty was concerned Worden told how Seib, who left the university before it opened, felt that "if you want to learn how to write you have to write a lot." In order to achieve this goal, the founding faculty decided on a requirement that would call for writing in every single class, or "writing across the curriculum." Worden said they knew it would require more work for the faculty, so they .made the requirement flexible mandating only a word minimum and not any specifics for how it should be accomplished. Worden added, "[the] university's writing requirement has had nothing but good publicity." * Dr. Bud Morris, Immediate Past Chair of the Academic Senate and Communication professor, said that, "CSUSM chooses to [use the writing requirement] and we do it well." Morris added how the writing requirement "is a distinction and one that emphasizes the personal development of the students." To confirm how successful CSUSM's writing requirement really is, Dr. Bettina Huber, Director of Analytic Studies, provided statistics and data gathered from several different surveys. According to Huber, "Our writing requirement makes us distinctive." She also said that it highlights the importance of writing in every course over a general essay like the GWAR. Huber discussed the results of the Fall 2001 Annual In-Class Survey, which showed how 80% of the 1,156 respondents believed that, "their writing ability had been enhanced moderately or a great deal." In the Spring 1999 Alumni Survey, in which there were 1,468 respondents, four in five alumni said "the writing skills they acquired at CSUSM have proved particularly useful in the years since they received their bachelor's degrees." Alumni comments were a testimony to both the dislike and the importance of the requirement. A few typical examples were, "the horrible writing requirement has proven to be very valuable," "all writing proved to be a must," and «jI IT See WRITING, page 5 ! ? ' I MMIGRATION LEGAL C ENTER A ll F amily-Based I migration C ases H andled isn't what it used to be. Our people and technology are as diverse as ever. 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This organization fights to On this day every year, the make the world one united, United Nations declares their free, and peaceful place, by purpose and accomplishments to healing old wounds and creatthe world in hope of the people's ing new relationships among support, via monetary donation, nations throughout the world, of the organization. For exam- according to a summary by ple, in 1945 each American was 123greetings.com. paying an average of $633.57 to support the war yet only paying For further information on The United Nations officially came to be on Oct. 24, 1945, when 50 countries were led by the United States, United Kingdom, China, the Soviet Union, and France, to unite for the good W RITING f rom page 4 "writing [has proved particularly helpful] although I hated it." One respondent stressed how "the CSUSM writing requirements were key in preparing me for my professional day to day tasks." Huber added, "Only in retrospect can you judge the value of your college education." The GWAR is a CSU system requirement that has been replaced at this campus with the writing across the curriculum policy. When asked about the circumvention of the GWAR, Dr. Sharon Hamill,. Associate Professor of Psychology and General Education Committee chair, reassured that the writing done through the university's writing requirement satisfies the GWAR, and that because of it, CSUSM students do not have to Alpha Chi Omega Hosts Womens Resource Event take an exit exam. Hamill also said that this year, "The General Education Committee would be looking into the GWAR issue and how writing is addressed at CSUSM." By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer Showing a proficiency in writing is mandatory for graduating college students in the state of California. CSUSM has the unique system of the "writing across the curriculum" requirement, while other colleges, regardless if they are in the CSU system or not, have exit exams like the GWAR, or additional classes, or both. It is extremely doubtful that the writing requirement will ever be eliminated, but it could be replaced. However, this would be up to the General Education Committee and the Academic Senate to decide. JCoiutâ current goals and strategies of the United Nations, visit their website: www.UN.org. To celebrate United Nations day, you may send a free e-card by visiting: www.123greetings.com. [Information for this article was provided by patriotism.org andun.org] Alpha Chi Omega Philanthropy chair Shannon Barnett said the event doubled as a kind of parents' day and many parents of Alpha Chi Omega members were present among the 100-150 participants. spoke on the grim reality of domestic violence and how potentially abusive relationships can be identified and avoided. Morgan went on to describe the services provided by the Women's Resource Center, which include an emergency shelter, a transition house for people leaving abusive relationships, a food pantry, and a counseling and advocacy program for victims of sexual assault. The Women's Resource Center is a non-profit organization staffed almost entirely by volunteers. The Alpha Chi Omega sorority held a benefit event for the Women's Resource Center of Oceanside on Sunday, Oct 13. Participants enjoyed a walk Before the actual walk, Alpha around Discovery Lake near the CSUSM campus. The Carna- Chi Omega members with a 3.5 tion Walk takes its name from or better grade point average received awards. Members who the sorority's official flower. had demonstrated significant October is Victims of Domes- improvement in their grades tic Abuse month and this was the since last semester also received 3rd year that Alpha Chi Omega awards. 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"The Constitution has established as the supreme law of the land the guarantees of free speech and a free press with a prohibition against the government at any level of any branch infringing thereon," wrote Louis Ingelhart. The question that remains is if this protection of verbal and written freedom of expression extends to the nation's 3500 plus colleges and universities. So begins the debate. "Wanted: Teacher willing to advise student publications Must not allow students to write about controversial issues, damage the school's reputation with quality reporting or upset students, parents or the community with the truth. Must realize that a school publication is a publicrelations device. Potential advisers who emphasize First Amendment rights need not apply" The fact that very few campus newspapers are completely independent of the college overseeing them complicates the issues over how much freedom they are entitled to. Cal State San Marcos' student paper, The Pride, for example, receives rent-free office space on campus and approximately half of its funding from the university Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) funding. The other half credence to student publications is self-sufficient, coming from being entitled to funding - which cannot be reduced or eliminated advertisement revenue. due to content-related issues, as Francine Martinez, CSUSM described by journalism profesVice President for Student sor Louis Ingelhart. Affairs, explains IRA funding as a, "fee revenue that is paid by students each semester. The current fee is $5 per student per term." Martinez added that the IRA Fee "is designated for activities that support the academic/ instructional programs of the University. Student newspapers [are] an example of the type of activities supported by this fee on our campus" There is a proposal submission process, which The Pride goes through each year in order to receive this funding. The ASI president is the chair of the IRA committee, which reviews all proposals and makes recommendations to the university president. The president makes the final recommendations as to who receives IRA allocations for the following year. Fiscal support, such as that received by The Pride, is not unique to CSUSM. According to journalist Eric Campbell, only 22 student newspapers in the country are completely independent. In fact, courts give formal At CSUSM, even Rick Moore, Director of Communications, whose job it is to create a positive reputation for the university, said, "I would be proud of our campus student newspaper if it [was] fair and balanced. I do not expect it to be consistently positive about the campus." press, or prefer to ignore these restrictions." Thereby, the freedom to which student journalists are entitled is not always taken advantage of. Nor is this a staunch freedom that goes unchallenged. New cases are perpetually brought to court where a party believes their constitutional right to freedom of the written word has somehow been thwarted at a campus newspaper. Currently, the editors of a student publication at Governors State University in Illinois have filed a lawsuit in federal court. The two editors complain that their paper was literally shut down after they printed attacks on professors and administrators for being "antagonistic to student concerns" This case is being closely watched by student-press and professional-journalism organizations for the impact it may have upon future policies. Despite the lack of complete autonomy from the university, many campus newspapers are free from the control of their faculty or administration. This makes student newspapers peerlessly unique, as no other publications are free from the censorship of their publisher, which is the university in this case. In these circumstances, though, immunity is seen as necessary for publications to function as credible sources of information instead of extensions of university advertising. The United States judicial system has upheld this necessity with Numerous court rulings granting that public colleges have more power to regulate what is taught in the classrooms than what is printed Not all cases of infringement in the campus newspaper, as upon student journalists' rights reported by political activist have the luxury of becoming so John K. Wilson. public. Quiet censorship of one sort or another is especially prevThis freedom, so assuredly alent in publications at private granted, is still not regarded universities. Due to lack of cases as unblemished. According to brought to court, a precedent for Wilson, "Many student journal- freedom, of the press at private ists, faculty advisers, and admin- schools has yet to be established. istrators are either ignorant of Even if private institutions are the legal rights of the campus not subject to the same laws as public, and thereby are not as legally responsible for their actions, practices of suppression are still regarded negatively. A former staff writer for The Babbler, the student newspaper at Lipscomb University in Tennessee, commented on experi-. ences with the newspaper's faculty advisor. "When talking about story ideas, I was repeatedly told not to be disappointed if something negative [about Lipscomb] didn't get printed... That's just the way it was," said the former writer. (Student's name is withheld in a protection of privacy.) Jonathan Poullard, CSUSM Dean of Students, said he wants to hear the truth reported about the campus workings, but he wants to hear all the truth. "Don't give me half the story," said Poullard. Poullard expounded that at the' multiple universities for which he has worked, administrators, faculty, and students criticize the lack of angles provided in student newspapers. One-sidedness or lack of multiple sources used in news stories is a common criticism of student newspapers across the nation. Student reporters are often inexperienced and are always working under impeding deadlines that compete Fortunately, the circumstances with other coursework. Students at most campuses are far from do not always have the expertise and/or time to devote to their being so murky. work that other journalists do. At CSUSM, the faculty adviMany believe that rather than sor to The Pride is Madeleine Marshall. Marshall has virtually worrying about the reputation of no roll in what is printed in the a university, concerned adminispaper. She explained her stance trators would do better to advowith, "I believe very strongly in a cate strong student journalism. paper that is true to student voice If schools want their journalism - as diverse, as inclusive, as rich students to gain strong skills a chorus as that is. I never pre- then, according to co-authors determine or censor content. I Julius Duscha and Thomas Fischer, "Overall, colleges never meddle." should provide good counsel and training, and protect newspapers Hands-off mentorship like Marshall's is not always what from pre-censorship, to encourstudent journalists are exposed to. In a parody of what some See PRESS, page 16 �Mastering the Job Interview By TERESA MCNULTY Pride Staff Writer On Oct. 15 at 8 p.m., the Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity hosted an Interview workshop with Bank of America recruiter Maria Pancotti. Pancotti gave insights and suggestions for settling the nerves that all of the students will eventually encounter when looking for a job. Pancotti's first -suggestion was to be ready to relax/ She explained most interviewers or recruiters understand nerves and try to put individuals at ease, so she insisted, "Go ahead and relax!" One way to help the relaxation part is to be prepared. Pancotti recommends making sure that applicants know ahead of time exactly what job people are applying for and the qualifications needed for that job. Also, people should try to find out what kind of interview they will be having: whether it is a panel interview, a oneon-one interview or a phone interview makes a difference in the process. Pancotti also suggested calling beforehand to do research on the position that applicants are applying for and investigating in advance as to whether the position is a service oriented job or a data entry position. Going to an interview unaware of these things may damage an applicant's chances for getting the job, said Pancotti. Also, many companies have websites now, where people might be able to get a better knowledge about the culture of the company. Pancotti feels it is most important that when applicants arrive to the interview they show energy and dignity and exude confidence. Wear appropriate clothing; conservative and professional over trendy is usually best. She recommended wearing a very light fragrance, nothing overwhelming because some individuals have allergies. Pancotti also offers a reminder, "The interview starts the moment you walk in the door." She also recommended being courteous to everyone, which means the receptionist, too. Recruiters sometimes ask the receptionist about their opinion. Furthermore, recruiters will be looking at the overall presentation that applicants' offer, and everything counts. Pancotti suggests "bringing a copy of the resume in a folder or a briefcase." She also added, "Bring your day timer or a calendar with you. Occasionally, a second interview is required and applicants will need to make the appointment at that time. Also, bringing the exact phone numbers of professional references helps. Sometimes people will go directly to the second interview, so that second resume helps. The resume does not have to look fancy; it just has to have your skills and be easy to read. The simpler the better is usually best," said Pancotti. If possible, applicants are encouraged to do some roleplaying before the interview. Ask a friend to help. Be prepared to answer "Behavioral Based Interview" questions such as; tell me about a time... or a specific experience when you came up with an idea that improved a situation. The answers should be based on actual experiences. Other questions might be "Describe your most significant accomplishment for which your received recognition?" Answers might start like, "A week ago, I helped my boss.. " Pancotti insisted never to lie about the answers given in the interview. She said, "Liars stop looking at the interviewer and tend to loose focus. We can always tell." So she insisted, "Always, be honest and tell the truth" In addition, people should be prepared to answer questions regarding their weaknesses. This is why Pancotti suggested turning the question into a positive answer, for instance, "I work too hard or I am overly organized." Some other common questions include: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Why are you leaving your current position? Good answers to the last question would be lack of growth or seeing better opportunities in the job applicants are applying for. When answering questions, the interviewee should be sure to communicate clearly and completely, and if they are not sure how they sound, they are recommended to tape themselves or go over their answers with a friend. Having questions for the interviewer shows that applicants are prepared. If possible, the interviewee should go ahead and write the questions down and bring them to the interview. Pancotti's suggestions for good questions would be asking "What characteristics would make the applicant more successful in this position," in which applicants should highlight their qualities and say what they can do to follow the suggestions given by the interviewers. Asking for more information about the actual duties of the hiring position is also helpful; the last question should always be to ask for the next step. This question implies asking if they will call or if they will write. Also, writing a thank you letter is a good thing to do. According to Pancotti, if there are many applicants, people will want to stand out and writing a thank you letter can help. Some individuals might write in the letter "Remember I was number one on my sales team in my previous position." Maintaining eye contact during the interview; connecting with the interviewer; taking time to answer questions; not offering too much personal information; and avoid talking about your husband or children were other suggestions made by Pancotti. Pancotti added that recruiters want to talk about the applicants' skills and qualifications and that this should be kept simple. Pancotti concluded, "At the end of the interview people should feel comfortable and relaxed but without forgetting to bring the most important thing to the interview, a great smile!" Blend Skate Premier Draws a Crowd By MATT VARELA Pride Staff Writer On Monday October 14th, over 300 people showed up in Oceanside to watch a new skate video put out by Blend. The premiere began at 7:00 p.m. at Crest Theater, also known as Grace Chapel. The premiere night included a show from three local Christian bands, Inkling, Purem, the viewers really enjoyed. "This and Roulette. was some of the sickest skating I have seen," said Ryan Ashton, an Surf Ride, Fyasko, Kink of amateur skater. Among the many Kings Skateboards, and Fire- skaters filmed, Bob Burnquest, wood were just a few of the spon- Anthony Carney, John Frates, sors who supplied free boards, and Danny Morrin were a few of shirts, bag packs, wheels, and the pro skaters performing some hats for the event. The video con- gnarly tricks. sisted of about an hour of some extreme skating, most of which Twenty-nine year old Chris Sheets of Oceanside is a retired professional snowboarder who produced and edited the video. When asked about creating this film, he said, "I really enjoyed being outside and filming the skaters, I traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada to get the footage I wanted". As a graduate from Boise State with a B.A. in video and photography, one could really notice the talent with the camera. If you're interested in checking the Blend skate video out, check your local skate shop. Take a Break Tuesdays Starts Up at CSUSM By HONEE J. FOLK Pride Staff Writer Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Programming Board braved the day's dark clouds and harsh air on their mission to entertain CSUSM students during "Take a Break Tuesday" activity held on Oct. 15, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. For this event, seven Cal State §an Marcos students, John Gehris, Rhawnie Gauthier, Julie Kroeger, Angi Hardin, Brett Gladys and Briza Juarez enticed, bribed, begged and harassed anyone standing on Founder's Plaza to increase their batting average in the huge inflatable batting cage. The enormous playpen was set up between Academic and Science Halls and provided many college students an opportunity to retreat to their adolescent memories of recess on the jungle gym. The ominous gray sky, chilling wind, and the precipitous rain clouds were no match for the programming board members' sunny dispositions. Armed with big smiles, enthusiastic energy, and musical bullhorns, several members of the programming team went to the corners of the quad to pull in prospective players. Gehris often stopped random passersby and challenged them to "swing batter batter, swing batter batter." Some CSUSM students were not lured onto the playful atmosphere, Maria Schroeder, ASI College of Arts and Sciences Representative remembered ducking and dodging the ball instead of sending it into the outfield the last time she entered the cages. With a smile on her face, she tugged her arm away from the persistent John Gehris, as she exclaimed, "No way, I almost broke my ankle and lost my shoe the last time I got in that thing!" ASI Coordinator of Student Programs and Services, Valerie Cuevas, offered her opinion of the. day's activities saying, "It went very well, over 70 students participated... it provided a great escape from papers and projects for students to just have fun." 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The English version of The Ring, directed by Gore Verbinski (The Mexican), stars Naomi Watts (Mulholland Drive), Martin Henderson (Windtalkers), and David Dorfman (Panic). While not all the cast are mainstream popular actors and actresses, the characters portrayed come together to make an entertaining shock movie about an urban legend focusing around a videotape. However, when watching this movie, which I suggest you do, please don't meddle on what is not believable, it will ruin the experience. The main gist of this movie is based on the "what i f ' factor, so just go with it. This movie revolves around a videotape but manages to be fairly entertaining, I would suggest this movie to anyone who likes a fairly scary movie that makes you think. and a little bit on the lame side, you are right. But, since when does a Hollywood movie need a believable plot? Especially when dealing with a movie that's based upon a fictional urban legend. Dark imagery foreshadow events. Image courtesy of Dreamworks. The urban legend in The Ring is about a mysterious videotape, whose mystery is only exceeded by its power because the movie will kill you after viewing it. When this video is watched, the viewers will not only be scared, but receive a phone call immediately afterwards explaining that they will have 7 days left to live. This movie received a rating of PG-13, but deals with fairly mature subject matter. Similar movies include the Blair Witch, or the Sixth Sense. The Ring will leave you with a little more on your mind to digest/ The Concept of something as simple as a video causing your death is really something to think about, especially after breaking down all the moments of the movie that tie into the tape. This is what The Ring exactly portrays.' Overall, this is the type of movie that leaves you thinking the moment you see the first credit rolling, not to mention the variety of different actions from person to person about the numerous intellectual and emotional experiences developed throughout the movie. The afterlife and fascination with death has got us all thinking once or twice, and The Ring will expand, and maybe even broaden your horizons on the issue. take it upon herself to get to the bottom of what exactly this tape is about and how it causes the unknown deaths. Dragging other friends and family into the mix, Rachel is sent through a hectic journey to solve the mystery of the tape. As all good movies shock you and make you jump out of your seat, The Ring is no exception. Through out the movie numerous men and women found themselves either jolting around in their chairs or giving a girly scream out of fright. Starting with a series of unknown deaths, Rachel, a Seattle news writer, played by Naomi Watts, gets the scoop of the deadly tape and cannot resist the temptation to watch. After viewing the tape, and receiving Now, if you're thinking this the call of death, Rachel must plot sounds somewhat stretched Before you die, you see the ring. Image courtesy of Dreamworks. Creative Expressions Opens The Women's Rite Symposium By RIA CUSTODIO Arts Editor Soaring levels of creativity grows in every inspiring direction at the Women's Rite Symposium. Cai State San Marcos (CSUSM) will host a three-day Art and Culture series focusing on the creativity of women exhibiting from Nov. 5th to Nov. 7th. The culture-filled event fea- tures several panel discussions, performances and presentations representing various aspects of women. The exhibition consists of collaborative aspects from maternal bonds and the plight of labor organizers in Maquiladora to Outlaw Subjects or Just Bad Girls, The women's symposium features women artists developing creative voices among artistic collaborations within each exhibition. The Arts Building will be the celebratory focal point of the three-day multimedia art series, as the building nears its completion. The symposium will be shown on thefirsttwo completed levels of Arts Building. Construction setbacks delayed the completion of the building until the end of fall semester; yet, the show must continue. Professor Kristine Diekman, Visual and Performing Arts Department, looks forward tö the Arts Buildings completion and minor touch ups by the end of fall semester. The opening of the Arts Building initiates the symposium on Spectators can likewise look Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m. in forward to a receptive celebraan open discussion with a panel tion in the Arts Foyer at 6 p.m. focusing on the differing factors Following the inspiring Women's Rite Symposium, an opening reception of catered food and stimulating conversation with artists scheduled to appear. TWIN OAKS © Many other ingenious minds and creative speakers will enlighten audiences throughout the days of the Women's Rite Symposium such as Anna O'Cain, Mierle Laderman Ukeles, Kristine Diekman, Andrea Liss, Deborah Small, Vivienne Bennett, Dreama Moon, Karen Schaffman, Jill Watts, Ellen McMahon, and others. Enjoy the show and look for the inspiration of talent and art radiating beyond the opening reception of the CSUSM Arts Building. Go to the exhibits and think beyond the box of stereotypes. 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The film was based on Sean Desmond's novel "Adams Fall." Abandon poster. Photo courtesy of Parmount Pictures. The film directed by Stephen Catherine Burke (Katie Gaghan, who won an academy Holmes) is a senior at an elite award for Traffic, was sluggish college. Catherine falls apart and boring at times. Gaghan with job offers popping up, finals didn't seem to feel the need to around the corner, and trying to build tense moments with eerie come up with a thesis. Detec- music or jarring camera effects. tive Wade Handler (Benjammin Katie Holmes lacked character Bratt) is sent in to investigate for the part, leaving it much like the disappearance of Catherine 's her part of Joey PotterfromDawold fling Embry Langan (Charlie son's Creek. It does not seem she Hunnam) who disappeared two has the poise to support a leading years prior. When the memories role like this one. start to come back to Catherine, she sees him around campus. Is Part of the issue with this film she really seeing him or is she is that Embry's (Charlie Hunnam) just falling apart towards the end character is too weak to make of the semester? anyone really care where he is or why he is gone. Holmes' co- stars (Bratt and Hunnam) share planned roles in the script, but in the overall film the characters make little sense in the placement of the script. The droopy ijiovie keeps you wondering when anything is going to happen until the twist of an ending. If your looking for a suspense that will make you jump, watch something else; this one is going to make you think a little. It might be better to wait for this one on video, unless you can't wait for the next "Dawson's Creek" episode to get your Katie Holmes fix. The San Diego Music Awards Collective Gathering By RIA CUSTODIO Arts Editor local radio station) finest and 7th time host of SDMA, Jack Mclnnes. As the show began A fashionably late arrival Mclnnes took the microphone set the tone to the San Diego with ease. Music Awards (SDMA) held on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at Humphrey's Just walking through the concert venue. Seats remained crowd gave a feeling of the empty as gatherers chose to mixture of musical variety in a stand while drinking, smoking venue created 12 years ago. A and schmoozing the night away. plethora of people hung out from The crowd eventually grew as bands like The Scotch Greens to the night progressed. The venue Berkley-Hart. Many people with retained a certain mixture of vastly different backgrounds collaborative artists as well as were brought together by music. the San Diego community. Also Also seen socializing amongst seen through the hazy crowd of the crowd was a cowboy with socialites were one of KGB's (a a 10-gallon hat and large belt Supporting 20/20-gfttffyi A Program for Energy-Independence for Celifernia by 2020 Using Renewable Resources John Herrera Democratic Candidate f or California9! 74th Assembly District buckle, who stood back-to-back Official Results also included Congress of the Cow as Best to a punk rock kid with cobalt New Artist and Song of the blue, spiked out hair, what a combination of varying levels of Year going to P.O.D for Boom. society. As crowds of musicians Public Awards gave Best Latin to Jaime Valle & Equinox as well chatted, big screen monitors as Best Blues to Candy Kane played previous SDMA musicians such as the Rugburns with and Best Americana to Hot Rod Lincoln. For more information the fresh face of Jewel before on the official results, log on to she made it to big time. www.sdmusicawards.com. The SDMA proceeded to entertain the crowd with perforThe SDMA venue progresses mances by No Knife, Jack Temp- with the idea that music remains chin, Robert Walter's 20th Con- a key element in bringing difgress, Blackheart Procession, fering people together to create Jason Mraz, Berkley Hart, the a voice and venue for people to Troy Sisters, and Elijah Emanuel come together. Talent and the & the Revelations. A constant dedication of diligent musicians stream of talent entertained W and producers allow kids to crowd. The SDMA presented understand that music is what new life to the tradition of 12 brings people of all ages and years of breakthrough local San social status together. Music creDiego music. ates a world of knowledge, commonality, and enjoyment. Local San Diego celebrities announced awards with quick Mclnnes began the show with precision. Best Rock Album gratuitous thanks to sponsors gave The Dragons a well Taylor Guitars for donating to deserved round of applause. elementary music school pro- grams within San Diego communities. A mutual understanding, with Taylor Guitars and SDMA, of the necessity of music in schools offered a collaboration to develop the "Taylor Guitars for Schools" Program. Proceeds from the SDMA go to benefiting elementary students musical program. Over $150,000 fundraising donations has surpassed the goals to help music programs in desperate need. Taylor Guitars recently sponsored its 18th school program with the finest craftsmanship of San Diego guitars. This awesome level of charity leads to development of talented elementary students. Facts developed from San Diego City Beat. A1 Guerra from Rock 105.3 and Vice-President of the 2002 SDMA Board of Directors commented, "100 percent of proceeds go the benefiting elementary programs in San Diego. 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(760)744-7946 �Jack Johnson Soothes San Diego By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer On October 12th, I had the opportunity to attend the Jack Johnson concert at UCSD Rimac Arena featuring other artists such as G Love and Special Sauce. I would describe Jack's music as soulful, lazy, Saturday guitar tunes that occasionally are hinted with a touch of blues, hip-hop, and reggae inflections. From what I have gathered from many websites dedicated to Jack and his music, he is Jack, 27 years old, who was born and raised in Hawaii started surfing pretty much as soon as he began to walk. He surfed competitively as a teenager with a Quicksilver contract and a reputation as an up and coming pro surfer, but he was not the type who enjoyed major competition. After a near fatal surfing accident, Jack turned his back on his surfing career and moved to the mainland to study film at UCSB. most of his songs from his album and tried out some new ones on At one point in the concert, the crowd. I noticed people talkJack said, "I love playing in San ing, laughing, drinking, and just Diego. I love the fact that all of enjoying each other's company. you sing along with me. This is As a musician, filmmaker, the reason I started to write in the first place, so people would sing and pro surfer, Jack Johnson has along with me." I feel that he is proven to follow through with his definitely not letting the fame go interests and loves. He definitely straight to his head. It was like is a musician for the people. I the whole crowd was sitting on truly enjoyed his concert and did his front porch just enjoying the not feel like just another dollar. day and listening and singing His music is the kind of music some great songs. you can commute with, party with, or just relax with. If you are He took requests for songs to interested in knowing more about sing and then also played some his music, go to his website at covers of Bob Dylan and Bob www.jackjohnsonmusic.com. Marley songs. He also played soothed by the tunes. ! 1 Jack's musical talent was discovered here in San Diego. He started off playing $2.00 shows in Encinitas, before he started to get more recognition. Jack is just another person who enjoyed playing the guitar and jamming with friends after a good day of surfing. Jack is definitely a laid back kind of guy who really just plays music, because he loves it and not for the money. Rumor has it that he avoided the big wig recording studios in regards to his second album and is heading back to his brother's garage in Oahu, Hawaii to compile it. His first album, Brushfire Fairytales, has been a huge hit. It has sold over 200,000 copies since its release in 2001.1 also have noticed great popularity and definitely big playtime on local radio stations as well as nationwide recognition on Billboards.com. I was surprised to see such a laid back gathering of people at the concert. It was more like a party gathering than a concert. There was no certain demographic at the concert. I saw fans as young as gradeschool age and all the way up to people that looked to be my parent's age. There were definitely many college students .from all sorts of local colleges and universities. My group consisted of CSUSM students as well as SDSU students. We all enjoyed the intimate setting where we felt relaxed and "CALIFORNIA J D/PMD - H istory o r P o l i t i c a l S c i e n c e t l M - T rial A d v o c a c y M CL/LLM - C omparative L a w OF CONCENTRATION C hild, F amily, E lder L a w K y s tic e l u a ! P roperty/Telecommunications L aw t rona! L aw § § E mployment L a w ^ION-FOCUSED CENTERS I p i a I nnocence P roject p i e f or C riminal D efense A d v o c a c y III C enter f or C reative P roblem S olving ?naf C enter f or P reventive L a w ABA 1 96 2 AALS 1967 www.CaiiforniaWestern.edu �Separate But Not Equal Two By MELISSA REED Pride Staff Writer In response to Crystal Rodriguez, and in defense of my article "Separate But Not Equal," I have to say that I think you missed my point. I was not suggesting that we just eliminate these "ethnic" literature pieces from being studied; I was saying that these pieces should be included in the American Literature class because the authors are just as American as any of the other authors that are currently included. For instance, Thomas Paine, the author of "Common Sense", was born and raised in England, but his work is commonly found in the "Regular" American Literature class. What makes him more American than let's say Hamden Connecticut born and raised Ruth Ozeki, who wrote "My Year of Meats," a book often read in the Multiethnic American Literature 450 class. Why should she be considered a Multi-Ethnic American individual and Paine By TRAVIS OLP Pride Staff Writer As the November 5th election rapidly approaches, we need to educate ourselves about the candidates and issues. That is the major problem: we need to educate ourselves. No professors to lecture us. No mandatory readings to pump information into our heads. Self-education pushes us out of our comfort zone. It takes discipline. Ultimately, whom we vote for (or don't vote for) could be the deciding vote in an important legislation such as Congress's recent debate on war in Iraq. not? It is similar to implying that Paine, a man from England, has no ethnicity. It is asinine to have a class that separates "EthnicAmerican" pieces from "American" pieces, because what the university is saying by doing this is, that the authors in the plain old American Literature class have no ethnicities. In addition to this oversight, the university is promoting the idea of separate but equal, something we learned back in the Civil Rights movement is simply wrong. Also, why did you point out that the university catalog says that, "Literature 450 examines texts through thematic and historical frameworks in order to view them as products of varying culture and historical circumstances?" Are you suggesting that in American Literature 309A and 309B that the university disregards the varying historical and cultural changes that were occurring during the American Revolution, the treatment of the Native Americans, contemporary politics are not youth-oriented. True, politicians intentionally gear their ad campaigns and discussions towards the older generation of voters, knowing full well that only 32 percent of voters aged 18 to 24 turned out to vote in the 1996 presidential election. Which one should come first: politicians directing issues towards young voters, or young voters making an appearance on voting day? As soon as students take a more proactive approach to voting, and simultaneously assuming the burden of a massive amount of votes, then the politicians will listen. and the narratives of the slaves? to connect their writing to one Have you ever taken any of these nation, they are, and should be classes? considered American. When was the last time you heard someone Perspectives of the slaves and say that they come from Multithe slave owners are not counter Ethnic America? opposed in LTWR 450. In fact, some of the teaching overlaps. Yes, there is a huge differIn both LTWR 309A and LTWR ence between assimilation and 450, I have read Native Ameri- incorporation, but what you and can trickster tales, and slave the university are promoting by narratives. If including all these feeling the need to draw attenAmerican writers is too much to tion to certain American writbe done in two courses^ extend ers, because of their ethnicity, the sequence to three or four and is simply discrimination. Some incorporate these pieces with the of the works I read in the Mulothers that are currently being tiethnic American class blew solely labeled as American. some of the American Literature Norton Anthology pieces out of Rodriguez said "You cannot the water. expect people to simply label themselves as American." I'd like All I am saying is that pieces to throw that back at you, and ask of literature written by an Amerwhy do you assume that all the ican, independent of what ethnicEnglish people, much like Paine, ity the American writer may be, who are currently included in the should be included in American 309A class, want to simply label Literature class. The quote I themselves as American? What it started my last piece with, and comes down to is that if a person will conclude with here, is from is born, or primarily raised in Kenneth Mendoza, the current America, and someone is trying Professor here of the Multi- well as a privilege, of which they should take full advantage. Take taxes for example: Taxes are a fundamental part of America and will affect how the youth of this nation votes in the future. Why, then, should taxes not effect how much we vote presently? Another popular point of contention is that a single vote will not influence the outcome of an election. Contrary to this accepted notion, a single vote has more impact due to the Electoral College. Instead of mixing with 100 million votes across the country, the vote cast stays in the state of its voter. Each ballot compares exclusively with other Many young voters do not ballots from that state. This The common argument from students is that the issues in realize that voting is a right, as smaller voter in comparison to By CAMILLE ECKENROTH Pride Staff Writer join. Fraternities and sororities didn't serve any purpose to me, and my reaction to those students who were in them was laughable. All of that changed this semester when an active fraternity member, who explained and help me to understand the purpose and meaning of a fraternity, befriended me. During the first couple weeks of school, you can't but help notice the huge signs of our fraternity and sorority's letters decorating the campus along with their members behind tables encouraging new students to join. In my perspective it's all pointNow if you were anything like less, fraternities and sororities never made sense to me and I me, then when someone would never understood why someone mention frats to you it meant a big group of egoistic, big man on would ever join one. campus, jock/preppy type guys For me, a fraternity or sorority with nothing better to do than was a call for individuals who hang out, drink some beer, and were searching for acceptance throw some good parties (you and are trying to fill the need have to give them some credit of being wanted. Only weak for something). Frats are actuand confused individuals would ally quite more interesting than Ethnic American Literature 450 class, who infers that today, at this university, LTWR 450's title needs to be revamped. "Why at this point, at this historical moment in time, do we have a class called Multiethnic American Literature?" - LTWR 450 Professor Ken Mendoza. 2 002 <> g Image by Desmond Barca the popular-vote ratio has more make an impact. So go out there impact on the shaping of govern- and educate yourselves. Pick up ment. Only twice in American a voter's pamphlet, or at least history has an Electoral browse through that old stack of College voted contrary J mail for it. to the popular vote of I R espect a state. ¡ |t h e s ystem As the current I that allows election approaches, ¡f for the it is important to t freedom 1 understand that we to decide are electing offiwhether you cials that will repwant to vote resent our interor not. ests in congress. Therefore, we should have pride in becoming an active voter in our government because we can n iti our average stereotype provides The second question I asked for them. was what do you get out of a club, what perks or rewards are you in My first question to my friend it for? I was told that you have was of course what exactly is it the chance to form long lasting you do when you're in a frater- friendships with guys that share nity? The activities range from mutual understandings, similar community service, such as ideas, hopes and purposes. Also, the Thanksgiving turkey drive, the clubs educate you in leaderorganizing activities for foster ship, brotherhood, and how to children and their families, become a gentleman. Most memparticipating in "I'm going to bers come out with an extreme college," which is an experience self-confidence, a keener mind, for junior high students to get a and a greater appreciation of the feel for college, heading up social world and broader sympathies. events to encourage students to participant in school events that In addition to the perks oiie leads to school spirit. So aside receives in these clubs, a member from having fun and hanging out can be awarded in the form of these boys really get some work grants and scholarships. I underdone. stand how these ideas generated from fraternities seem appealing for someone new to a campus or community in search of true friends. How many of us can actually name off at least six people (excluding family) that would have our backs as friends, no matter what! Most of us could only name off three if we are lucky. Therefore, after you have looked a little deeper behind the stereotype imposed upon fraternities you will start to understand the actual extent of them. I encourage anyone who is still wondering or is just curious to seek out your answers and quit believing in the same stereotypes that have been circulating for years. �W ar P anel W ay T oo S ubjective By TRAVIS OLP Pride Staff Writer Last Thursday, I attended the Progressive Activist Network (PAN) war forum held here on campus. I showed up expecting a stimulating and interactive discussion. Instead, I was subjected to a panel that said the same thing, just in different terms. If it was PAN's intention to educate the student body and raise the level of awareness as they claimed, they should have done it from an impartial viewpoint. Instead, the afternoon was nothing but a reflection of their liberal stance as a student union. debate is that mainstream media does not provide objectivity Overall, the forum was not and factual information in their open whatsoever. Several of broadcasts. Why, then, presthis reporter's questions remain ent a discussion that is simply unanswered due to the fact that slanted from a different angle? there was not a true opportunity Just as PAN member Steven to ask them. Although there was Schultz touted, "This here is the a favorable student response, the essence of democracy, starting afternoon was not audience-ori- with awareness." Really, it was ented whatsoever. I was not able an avenue for PAN to push their to collect so much as a single agenda, not for a round-table quote from a member of the lis- debate. teners. They never had a chance to ask questions, either. Several questions remain unrequited. If Iraq does have This was fine. However, one weapons of mass destruction, of the underlying themes of the and does ultimately decide to use them, how will history look at us if we sit back idly and do nothing? If Saddam gassed 10,000 of his own people to quell an uprising, are we justified in ousting him from power? After an attack on our own soil, are we warranted in retaliating with such force? None of these issues were remotely addressed. Especially at the collegiate level, we as Americans need to take pride in a democratic system that even allows for debates like this to take place. True democracy incorporates the voice of every- one. Clearly, this was not the case on Thursday. Don't misunderstand me. I believe the beauty of politics lies in its innate nature of contention. No one ever said democracy wouldn't be messy. However, if one side cries out that they are being treated unjustly, the answer is not to create a meeting of the minds where all the minds think alike. At the next student union sponsored debate, more attention and respect should be. granted to others' viewpoints. " Cal S tate S quares" R esponse In regard to the article in The Pride regarding Cal State Squares, it should be noted that the writer failed to complete her research on the questions posed during the game. Had she asked ASI what the source of their questions was, she would have found that all of our questions pertaining to the University came from the University Library Archives. As ASI believes that source to be reliable, we accept their informa- tion as accurate. In addition, in a conversation with Rick Moore, University Communications Director, and Barbara Bashein, VP for External Affairs, it was agreed that the official mascot of the University is the Cougar, not the Tukwut. The two are not the same. 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Also The categories of individual provided are email addresses success stories are divided to the creators and developers up into sections like enter- along with the sales, market• tainment, sports, business, ing, and human resources health, life, etc. A couple of departments, encouraging categories I was most drawn guests to write freely. The to were, entertainment that future of this site includes included teen idol Fabia Forte visions of interactive chat seswho talks about his mistakes sions, audio and video files so of being unprepared for cer- interviews will be able to be tain situations. Actor Richard broadcasted. Kilne, most famous for his series, "Three's Company," is I would recommend this site also listed. to any serious graduate getting ready to hit the 'real world.' The sports section con- Taking the mistakes made by tained athletes like gymnasts these now extremely successDominique Moceanu, boxer ful people and learning from Virgil Hill, and ice skater Tai then can do nothing but better Babilonia discussing their your own struggle for success. hardest challenges and big- Well, To make it short, if there is gonna be an article published in Serbian, I would like to send in an article in Turkish and get it published as well. this distinction. Finally, I am sure you realize that in the original Hollywood Squares game, the individuals in the squares sometimes intentionally provide wrong answers to the questions, attempting to throw the contestants off. It is clear that the President of the University was doing this when he answered the question. To suggest otherwise is really unfounded and a stretch. In response to the second issue you raised, ASI is cognizant of how the Hollywood Squares game is played. Our original intent was to have only one round i n each game, and yes, we do realize that is a deviation from the original game. Our first game went much quicker than anticipated, so we decided to play three rounds in the second game to extend the time duration; thus, there was a difference You certainly have the right between the two games. to print whatever you choose. I am simply disappointed that your writer chose not to do the research on the article and then offered information to your readers that was inaccurate. I thought the integrity of the Pride writers was higher. Sincerely, Keith B. Keith Speers Executive Director Associate Students, Inc. Cal State San Marcos 760.750.4990 A Response to Keith Speers Letter This letter is a response to the letter that was sent to the pride by Keith Speers, regarding the article that written on Cal State Squares. I am the author of the article and sat in the crowd the day of the event. I wanted to respond to your concerns in the following way: In response to your comment about me not doing the research, I have no need to find out where you specifically got the answers to your questions. Just as you believed that you were lookiiig to a reliable source when finding your answers, I believed I was doing the same when asking Rick Moore, who is public relations for the university, who the mascot was of the university. He said himself that the Tukwut was the mascot. I asked specifically if the, the TUkwut, was the same thing as the cougar and was given the response of yes. Rick Moore now claims that he made a mistake and said that he was unaware that the two things were different. The fact that he did not know what the mascot of PS: I agree with Martha Sarabia. There are tons of Spanish speakSincerely, ers on this community and pubErman Gokcimen lishing articles in Spanish is not wrong for the sake of diversity. If there were over couple hundred the university was seems unacceptable to me being that he is in the position he is. In my article I quoted his response to my question. That is what he said, even if he is now saying that he was mistaken. My quote was accurate. Furthermore, the contestant answered the question with the response: "The Tukwut, the cougar," implying that the two were the same. You made no distinction to him to imply that they were different. Although it may not be in the rules of Hollywood Squares to clarify, when even Rick Moore answers the question wrong, you must know that you have asked a bad question. In regards to the first round being played wrong, I called your office and was told that it was supposed to be three rounds, but that you had made a mistake. otherwise. President Gonzalez had no business answering the question wrong that the university was founded. It looks bad on the part of the university for him to not answer that correctly, and he should have enough business sense to know that, regardless of the fact that it is occasionally done on Hollywood squares. It is absolutely not a stretch to state the fact of what happened at the game, and that's what I did. I never gave my opinion on the matter, but stated the fact that it occurred. I did plenty of research, and left out many other mistakes that were made, including multiple names being pulled out of the box at one time when the contestants were being drawn. I would appreciate if the next time you feel that the Pride misrepresents something, that you do YOUR research and find That is the exact thing I was out that your own office gave that told and I can not be responsible information to me! if I am given the wrong information by the source. If it was your S i n c e r e T 1y , initial intent to have only one Melissa Reed round in each game, your office was unaware of that and told me students on this campus who spoke Serbian, I would say, yeah go ahead and publish something Civan Erman Gokcimen in Serbian, but please, let's not President, International Club come up with ridiculous ideas just to oppose articles in Spanish. �Response to Crystal Rodriguez Critique In response to Crystal J. Rodriguez on the "Separate but Not Equal" article: I think you are missing the point. I don't think Melissa Reed has a "Utopianistic" view of American diversity. I think we can all agree that tolerance of diversity in America is not what it should be. However, one way off getting one step closer is to stop alienating certain cultures by lumping them together under the heading of "Ethnic". That says that cultures of African, Mexican or Japanese origin are different than "real" or "normal" (read: white) American culture. Literature and Writing majors should not be forced to take classes on Ethnic Literature; they should be forced to take classes on American Literature, which by definition should already include different backgrounds. Another option would be to not call any class "American" and give them all descriptive names such as I don't think the objective of an ethnic studies course is wrong. We should all have the opportunity to learn about knowledge piece of paper is probably valued more than the education itself. To be honest I am a bit sickened HOWEVER true intellectual at the response most students studies should be at each stugive as to why they take classes. dents heart. For true knowledge The reason to merely fulfill will only come to those who requirements to attain a B.A. are truly seeking knowledge for seems contrary to what educa- it's own sake. This is deep way tion is all about. One is of course more profound than a newspawell aware that in our society a per article. My point is that at students we should be looking for something much greater than a B.A. or piece of paper. As an exception as I usually stand to be I choose education for the reason of knowledge, to be a bit Socratic this is the way to virtue. Not to get all philisophical and real on all of you but life is short and i n the long run the piece of The key "Pickaninny Proclamations", "Trailer Trash Tales", and "Spick's Speak". Naturally, literature majors would be required to take all courses in the series. If an American literature course automatically included "ethnic" points of view, do you think a student would deliberately avoid taking it? is CSUSM Values and "Cal game. In once instance, the ASI State Squares" E rrors Collide short changed Joshua Goldsmith because the "announcer" made As a founding student and an error in determining whether graduate of CSUSM, I occasion- Mr. Goldsmith answered ally keep apprised of campus correctly, and ASI awarded news because CSUSM played Monsinett Stewart the book a fundamental role in my aca- grant. In another instance, the demic and social development "announcer" eliminated several and to observe whether CSUSM rounds that were pre-planned for is playing a fundamental role in game, and the improvisation by current students' lives. Thus I the "announcer" disadvantaged care about the continued devel- Mr. Branson Crosby and conseopment of CSUSM's academic quently ASI awarded Margarita and social values. Therefore, Padilla the book grant prize. it disturbed me that about the events that surrounded the Were these a comedy of errors "Cal State Squares" game and or some type or discriminahow the events are incongru- tion? I cannot imagine that my ent with CSUSM's values. alma mater would discriminate because its values stress Ifthe information recorded in The integrity and inclusiveness. Pride is correct, errors occurred Therefore, my conclusion is that during the "Cal State Squares" this was a comedy of errors. The conclusion leads to another question. How does ASI or the CSUSM administration remedy the errors? First, the ASI or administration admits the errors occurred and publicly apologizes to those adversely affected by those errors. Second, the ASI or administration awards those adversely affected the equivalent award then those previously awarded without adversely affecting those students already awarded. Third, when having future competitions, the ASI or administration selects individuals that are competent and can maintain the integrity of the competitions. I write to point out some misunderstandings in your story about "Cal State Squares." The initial question was "Is the Tukwut the official mascot of Cal State San Marcos?" The correct answer is no, because the Cougar is the mascot. paper won't mean very much. On the other hand what one has really learned the knowledge one has achieved on the road to the B.A. is what is of fundamental importance. The message here is learn for the sake of learning. Al-Salam Carol Stern that CSUSM talks the talk and walks the walk when it comes to values articulated by CSUSM. If CSUSM ASI and CSUSM administration do not act to remedy the errors, it colors the perception of whether CSUSM really believes in the values of integrity and inclusiveness Therefore, I hope that the CSUSM ASI and administration will take action that maintains the institution's integrity and is congruent with the values articulated at www.csusm.edu/ mission statement030700.htm Submitted By, Rob Christensen If the CSUSM ASI and admin- CSUSM Founding Student and istration acts as previously Alumnus suggested, it demonstrates Critique of Cal State Squares Article Editors and Melissa Reed, different cultures. I think the presentation is where CSUSM and other institutions go wrong. Presenting American (white) and ethnic (other) separately only reinforces negative differences in cultures. African and Japanese cultures differ from each other just as much as they differ from European culture. The separation of American and ethnic says that ethnic cultures are just a variation on a white theme. How come white people aren't considered the ones with hear the answer completely, answer and, thus, was wrong!) but by agreeing with an incorrect answer, Mr. I also want to point out that PresiThe unnamed student in Goldsmith was, in fact, wrong. dent Gonzalez does, in fact, know the squares said it was true when the University was founded. the Tukwut is the mascot. (I will admit that when your folks asked me about it, I too I guess your reporter, and most Some confusion may have arisen- was confused by the terminol- of those in the audience, never from Mr. Goldsmith's answer to ogy. Since then, I have been watched "Hollywood Squares," the question, in which he tried to educated by those in the know because they would have known have it both ways: "The Cougar, that the Cougar is the mascot, that those in the squares often the Tukwut, I would agree," not the Tukwut. But, in fact, answer the question incorif you quoted him correctly. my opinion does not factor into rectly, just to test the contestant. what happened. The contes- This is what happened when Perhaps Keith Speers did not tant agreed with an incorrect the president said 1990 weird or strange customs? I think we need to opt for an all or none representation in our literature courses. Either all ethnicities get to be American, or none of us do, and considering the course titles I previously suggested, I think the obvious answer is that we are all American. Andrea McPhaul CSUSM student My name is Alex McKeirnan and i am a junior. I grew up speaking one language only, english, I live in the United States of America and the language of this country is english. I personally think that there should be no spanish section in the school newspaper, and to be fair there should be no other sections in different languages. I understand that some people grew up speaking spanish, but we are not in those countries, spanish is not the primary language in the USA. If the staff decides to put in a spanish section, then there should be a section in every other language represented at this school including, but not limited to: spanish, Serbian, german, french, japanese, tagalag, arabic, Chinese, etc... There has to be equality in all areas. P 111 s If there is such a high demand for a spanish section, then why don't the students who want it start their own paper? when he knew very well the correct answer was 1989. Rick Moore Director of Communications Cal State San Marcos (760)750-4011 ThePride LeaS Editor Lead Editor Design Editor News and Feature Editor Opinion Editor Spanish Editor A rts Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Distribution Manager Graduate Intern Alyssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Barea Martha Sarabia Steven Zamor a Martha Sarabia Ria Custodio Jessica A. 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In this ongoing battle over how the constitution applies to higher-education institutions, few take the stance that student taught a lesson: In a newspaper, the inmates don't get to run the institution except to the extent that the publisher allows." journalists are actually beholden to their school. Pat Cunningham, a columnist for the Illinois newspaper, the Register Star, is one of the few reporters who voices such candid opinions as, "Freedom of the press belongs to the person who owns one... It's time that college journalists are Regardless of who is in charge of allocating certain student fees, student reporters are not mandated to become public relations agents. The American university is not the unbounded master of all it creates. Some things stand alone - like a campus newspaper. (Nov. 2001). "Recent Disputes Put Diamondback, Journalism College at Critical Juncture." Maryland Diamondback.; John K. Wilson, Censoring the College Press (2002); Julius Duscha [Louis E. Ingelhart (1985). and Thomas Fischer (1973). Freedom for the College Stu- The Campus Press: Freedom dent Press: Eric Campbell, and Responsibility; and http: / /www.rrstar.com/opinion/ columnists/pat/0729.shtml contributed to this article.] ALPHA from page 5 water before they set out on a stroll around Discovery Lake. The small lake is located approximately one mile West of the CSUSM campus in a canyon near a rock quarry. The area around the lake was quiet and peaceful on this Sunday morning and populated with a surprising variety of bird species, including Ducks, Egrets, and at least one Pelican. After the walk, participants were treated to bagels, more water and sports drinks. Tuesday, October 29, 2002 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm California Centerforthe Arts, Escondido Meet withrecnitersregarding employment opportunities! For a ist of parfict»almg companies, go to: www.csusm.edu/CAC i mägssm Co^sponscredby: Cal State San Marcos Alumni Association Cai Stale S an Marcos C c t c c t and Assessment CertaGQCODvect North County Times The Alpha Chi Omega sorority also collected food and clothing from the participants, which they will in turn donate to the Women's Resource Center. Lindsay Hilz, Alpha Chi Omega Vice President for fraternity relations, said that members also help locate available facilities for the Women's Resource Center. Linda Sheldone, an advisor for Alpha Chi Omega, said she was impressed with thé event's turnout ¡and that the sorority's goal for the Carnation Walk was to have the event grow a little every year. Alpha Chi Omega Chapter Advisor Rosanna Meza said this was thefirstyear the sorority had partnered with a specific organization dealing with domestic abuse and hoped that the partnership would garner greater publicity for the event. Meza reiterated Sheldone's hope that the event would become incrementally larger every year. Those in need of assistance or desiring to volunteer may contact the Women's Resource Center at (760) 757-3500. Students interested in Alpha Chi Omega can find their web site on the CSUSM web under student organizations. Rosanna Meza, Chapter Advisor for Alpha Chi Omega is available at (619) 850-4641. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2002-2003</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The thirteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 campus pride cougar fall 2002 Progressive Activists Network (PAN) student fees writing requirement https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/ad1f63539489f9ae0cd3016d6e3ba0b0.pdf e022ccd035870950b8cc399fd8782aa6 PDF Text Text PilipinoRIDE S tudents C elebrate F CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2002 w wwxsusm.edu/pride/ American H istory M onth by DJ Marlinq of 90.3 Jammin' Z90. This cross-cultural event was planned and organized largely in part by joy Francisco and Trish Guevarra of the APSS. Some of the highlights included versions of both the United States and Filipino national anthems. The APSS also showcased two different forms of Filipino folk dancing. The Binasuan, performed by Cheryl Arbitria, involves balancing three glasses of rice wine (substituted on campus by kiwistrawberry Shasta) while moving through a sequence of exotic and difficult contortions. The Tiniklin, performed by members of the APSS, is a choreographed dance that requires perfect synchronization of the dancers, and incorporates the tapping of poles which are laidflaton the ground and tapped to the beat by fellow performers. Sheryl Abitria singing the Filipino national anthem. Photo by Tristan Nickey. By CHRIS MARTIN held a three hour tribute to the Pride Staff Writer Filipino culture on Wednesday, October 23 in the Mezzanine October is Filipino-American Plaza at CSUSM. The event was History month, and the Asian aptly titled, "Our Story: Past, Pacific Student Society (APSS) Present, Future" and was hosted rd achieve social equality. Along with Dimaandal, this tribute to Filipino-American culture featured a number of musical groups/artists ranging from alternative rock to rap to techno. One of the crowd favorites was the "Squids of Fury," who are a San Diego based break-dancing crew who performed on the very unforgiving medium of concrete. When asked about the long term goals of the APSS, Joy Francisco (Director of Publicity/ Historian for the APSS) responded by saying that the immediate goal of the fledgling organization (established in the Spring of 2002) was simply to inform the public of the existence and relevance of Asian Pacific society in San Diego. According to the U.S. census, FilipinoAmericans make up 20 percent of the people of Asian descent in the United States, second only to The APSS was also successful the Chinese (23 percent). And in in requesting Arael Dimaandal, San Diego, Filipino-Americans formerly of KUSI 9/51 News, to are the largest Asian Pacific come and speak about his experi- Islander group represented. For ence with being a Filipino male more information or questions in the broadcasting industry. He about the Filipino experience urged people of Asian descent in the United States, the APSS to pursue any and all desires to will be providing a web-site at become a part of mainstream www.csusm.edu/apss. culture, which is imperative if Asians as a whole ever hope to Some Truths About Getting into Medical School CONTENTS News ... page 1-3 Feature ... page 5-9* Español.. .. page 8 Sports :.... ... page 10-11 Opinion. ... page 12 Election....... ... page 13-15 By JENNIFER JARRELL Pride Staff Writer The Pre-health society, a club for students who want to pursue careers in medicine, held a meeting on Wed. Oct. 23 to discuss information obtained during the Admissions Personnel Conference. This conference held at UC San Diego informed future v medical students of application processes and interview strategies fot getting into medical school. The president and vice president of Pre-health and many other prospective medical students from other San Diego colleges spoke leisurely with students and admissions representatives from schools UC San Francisco, UC Irvine, Jayson Sack and Andy Mauldin host Pre-health society meeting. Photo by Jennifer Jarrell. Stanford, and UC Davis about details that will help students become aware of what medical school acceptance entails. society informed club members that in theirjunior year of college, they should take the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test). This enhances their The president and vice See MEDICAL, page 2 president of the pre-health VOL X NO.IX San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wins Large Chamber oi the Year By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer The San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SDCHCC) won the 'Large Chamber of the Year - Region One' award on Oct. 1, for the third year in a row. SDCHCC is a non-profit organization that provides many different programs and services for the Hispanic entrepreneur. It also has a scholarship program for graduating high school students and has approved scholarships for some college students, according to Roberto Villareal, which can earn them up to $1000. According to SDCHCC, they helped raise over $350,000 in scholarships for the future of the Hispanic youth, and they are focusing on building a solid foundation for the community, starting with the Hispanic youth and business community. SDCHCC also offers internships for students majoring in International Business. Villareal says that they have a program with San Diego State University (SDSU) but sees no problem with students of Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) enlisting in the program if they are willing to take the time and follow through. The organization was established in 1989, primarily to access the $10 billion Hispanic buying power. The new organization is now the fastest growing Hispanic Chamber out of six states in the western United States. "Our role as a Hispanic Chamber is to advocate small businesses particularly Hispanic businesses," Villareal says. Membership in the organization entitles small business owners to collaborate with each other, creating business ventures amongst themselves. Membership also entitles the business owners to an exclusive mailing list, which gives the Hispanic business owner an edge. For more information see website: www.sdchcc.com �Faring the Grad Fair By JENNIFER ACEE Pride Staff Writer "It's a time when students can ask anything and their acceptance is not on the line," saicf Susan Buck-Allen, Career Counselor and Coordinator of the Graduate and Professional School Fair; which took place on Tuesday, Oct. 22. attendance was low. While clouds covered the sky and frigid breezes filtered through Founders' Plaza, the crowds were minimal. "Maybe it could be held inside next year," suggested many Southern Californian fairweather-fans. With a reportedly high percentage of Cal State San Marcos students going on to graduate school, the fact that the weather could have significantly marginalized the utility of the fair came as a surprise. Bettina HSber, CSUSM Director of Analytic Studies reported from a survey taken in the Spring of 1999 that 45 percent of Cal State San Marcos students, having received their bachelors degree, enrolled in a graduate studies program within one year. See GRAD FAIR, page 3 The Career and Assessment Center hosts the event annually to provide a forum for students to informally meet with a variety of graduate school representatives, to ask questions about schools and programs, and to collect informative materials. This year, the fair was extended an extra hour to last from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., due to student requests made "after last year's fair. Yet, despite a longer window of time, student MEDICAL from page 1 Grad Fair. Photo by Tristan Nickey. science and humanities." During interviews, Mauldin also mentioned that medical school admissions committees may also ask curve ball questions such as "What do you think about European socialized medicine?" or "How do you feel about health care reform?" acceptance to medical schools because schools will not look at applications without MCAT scores. It is also important not to work during medical school due to its intensity. Even though medical schools range from $60,000 - $70,000 for UC schools and $120,000 for private schools, they said that it would Also, schools expect students be best to take out a loan so as to to submit a powerful personal focus completely on studying. statement about themselves in their applications, rather than The CSUSM students who just a brief synopsis of their attended the conference shared scholastic aptitude. "Make their knowledge about two yourself stand out. Passion of the biggest components of was something that [medical acceptance' interviews and schools] talked about over and letters of recommendation. They over. Express passion for why said that many interviewers you want to practice medicine," ask the seemingly fundamental Mauldin said. question: "Why do you want to be a doctor?" "Don't say: As most students know, it is Because I want to help people," best not to lie on an application. said Andy Mauldin, biology "The interviewer may ask the major and vice president of student a specific question Pre-health, "that is an answer about something on his/her they already know. You need application, and if the applicant to, in some way, convey passion lied, the interviewer will know," for medicine and dedication to said Mauldin. "You will be rim^mM ' Lead Editor Alyssa Finkeistein Léaáfi&iiáf'. Design Editor Desmond Barca News and Feature Editor Martha Sarabia Opinion Editor Steven Zamora Spanish Editor Martha Sarabia Arts Editor Ria custodio Sports Editor Jessica A. Krone ifaiolH&w IMiii^ck^ ' Distribution Manager AûmnCwàm Gmêmcimmi Leiana Nahoiowaa Business Manager Alyssa Finkeistein Advisor Madeleine Marshall ¡I 111 §11 i1I1111I1I111III11ISI11 AH opin • s to the editor, published m fht the author, and ssaiiiy represent the views of ^signed editorials represent the University San M blacklisted from any med school if you are caught lying on an application," added Jayson Sack, president of Pre-health and biology and psychology major. Sack and Mauldin also explained that medical Schools suggest that it is a necessity to have at least one letter of recommendation from a professor that a student knew well. They need to know personal information about the applicant that conveys a willingness to persevere. A student may have multiple letters from professors of classes that he/she aced, but that do not explain anything about his/her personality. It is better to have a letter from a professor of a class in which the student received a C+ especially if it means the professor can vouch for that student's character. Sack also commented about CSUSM, "It's smaller and more intimate, you really get to know your professors, and there are labs for each science class. It's teacher interactive, and there's plenty of hands-on learning. I MYTH: If you've' attended feel that the science program at a UC school, your chances of San Marcos is phenomenal." acceptance are greater. • FACT: There is no Lastly, the president and vice school bias - it doesn't matter president talked about some where you came from. of the myths and facts about medical school acceptance and MYTH: You need to major in prerequisites. These include: biology to get in. • FACT: Schools MYTH: You need straight A's often times prefer backgrounds to get in. in a multitude ofmajors ranging • FACT: If you have from biology to business. A's and B's it means you were probably busy making your MYTH: You should probably self more well rounded. Ex: double major if you want to be community service, involvement noticed as a prolific student. in clubs, etc. • FACT: If you are a well-rounded student, your MYTH: A C- is a passing focus may be in areas other grade for pre-med requirements. . than academics. • FACT: A C-does not count as passing. MYTH: The best students will go directly into medical school MYTH: A C in organic from college. chemistry means you will not get • FACT: Some accepted. schools prefer • FACT: You will people who have probably need to explain why taken time off to you received the grade, but it deliberate other does not discount you. areas of interest. tomi board. g | s < 3» t ^ Z ï , ^ ^ouldbesybmittedvia electronic The Pride not to print anonymous letters. ^\ DisplV^j^m V S S ï commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves thetightto tejed The Pride is published ly m Tuesdays during the academic year. D istribué includes II of CSUSM campus, I tteries and other San Marcos c ^täMfy Pride State San Marcos ®TmnOaks Valley m Mareos,CA/92096^ ¡¡III tone: (760) 75Ö-6Ö99 m (760) 750-3345 J -mail: ppde^csmiiLedi >://www.csusm.edi ' m t m T aBdlength Letters �GRAD FAIR from page 2 Preparations for the Graduate Fair begin early. In July of each year, invitations are sent to "over 300 colleges and universities throughout the country inviting them to attend our annual event," explained Buck-Allen. The list of schools to be invited comes primarily from recommendations made by faculty and students. that, "as a small campus, we don't get as much attendance as other schools do." But that is starting to change as"many schools are now taking notice of CSUSM," continued Buck-Allen. Last year; 52 graduate school programs attended the fair. This year the number rose to 72. Graduate school programs desiring to be represented at The schools that accept the the Graduate Fair must be willinvitation and attend the event ing to pay the costs - which can are varied. Buck-Allen noted include airfare, accommoda- tions, and other expenses of their the fair. representative(s). There is also a marginal fee of $65 paid to « The CAC also hires student CSUSM Career and Assessment organizations in order to help Center (CAC) in order to cover with the logistics on the day of the production costs of the event. the event. This offers a welcome These costs include the fees for opportunity, for fundraising to rental equipment, the time of campus organizations, while campus facilities staff, parking also providing the CAC staff permits, and the provision of with extra hands that ensure the shuttle vans and refreshments smooth-flow of the event. for the representatives. This registration fee is waived for At the conclusion of the fair all CSUSM graduate programs at 2 p.m., a workshop covering wishing to solicit themselves at graduate school basics such as how to choose and apply to a school was also provided by the CAC. This year, the workshop was held for a small crowd of twelve in Commons 206. Students are encouraged to watch for fresh modifications to next year's Graduate and Professional School Fair, as the CAC staff truly takes student feedback into consideration when planning the event. The King of Chess ByJASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer Commons 206, five competitors went head-to-head in this truly epic battle of wits and strength, Shaquille O'Neal, Barry the ASI first annual chess tourBonds, and William Kemper. nament. Tension and physical What all three of these athletes exertion were all too clear when have in common is that, not only watching these mental gladiators are they all three men amongst push themselves to limits never boys in their respective sports, seen before at CSUSM. but they are also finely tuned athletes at the top of their games. Barely avoiding passing out The most unknown powerhouse from sheer amazement, junior mentioned above, Computer Communication major Paul Science major William Kemper, Anderson had to say, "I just is Cal State San Marcos' first hope none of these competitors annual chess tournament have a career ending injury, winner. they are really pushing themselves tonight". This is the type Lasting no more than two of atmosphere everyone of the hours from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in handful of viewers in attendance experienced, and will probably everyone in the room knew that never forget. there was a war being waged. Physically and mentally After some nail biting, exhausted, the two last men and serious tension, William standing were William Kemper Kemper, the mental juggerand Jeffrey Santos. With the naut, executed a breathtaking board as their battlefield, Jeffrey maneuver. Kemper sacrificed his played with the white pieces, and own bishop to open up a line of William chose the darker ones. attacks on Jeffrey's king. ObviThese two titans went blow for ously this is no easy task, and blow, neither one wanted to despite the risk involved, moves go down. Commenting about of wit and unmerciful mastery Jeffrey's opening, champion of chess are what makes Kemper William Kemper had to say, such a guru of the chessboard. "Jeffrey played a variation of Immediately following the sacthe Van't Kruijs opening (1. e3 rifice of his bishop, the crowd e5 2. g3), which was deceptively let out a sigh of disbelief, folpassive." As chess players know, lowed by immediate approval, this opening is quite passive, and i t was clear, everyone knew who the king of chess would be. As Kemper explained, "In a game like this, I had to go down with my guns blazing." It was a truly fitting ending to such a match; these competitors brought out the best in each other. William Kemper, now fifty dollars richer with hisfirstprize cougar card, walks away to battle another day. If anyone is interested in the next upcoming chess tournament, contact ASI, as it is part of the recreation intramural programs. Visit ASI at www.csusm.edu/asi/ or call them at 750-4990 for more information about upcoming chess tournaments. * F or m ore i nformation on becoming a teacher, contact CalTeach - your one-stop information, recruitment and referral service for individuals considering or pursuing a teaching careen CalTeach can help you explore this exciting career, provide information about current incentives and benefits, assist you in understanding the credentiaiing process and, once you become credentialed, direct you to the teacher recruitment centers for job placements. M ake t h e d ifference of a l ifetime* T each. 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A congressional appropriation and - - » * P g* ? lÍ¿SÄ ¿¡1111, 1^ v more funding were some of the , J&, 11: . T^ benefits mentioned by Soriano. Previamente el centro estaba en SDSU and in its beginnings, The National Institute of Health gave funding to the center. Dr. Fernando I. Soriano, CSUSM associate professor and program director of Human Development, was just named one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the U.S by the Hispanic Business Magazine. % Soriano, founder of the NLRC (National Latino Research Center) in 1997, fue sorprendido por el reconocimiento ya que no tenía conocimiento alguno sobre su nominación. Soriano received the news by an email that was sent by an acquaintance congratulating him for the recognition, and since then has received many more. "I was very shocked and kind of humbled," said Soriano. According to Soriano, knowing many Latinos in the nation who are doing so much for the Latino community, and who are deserving of this recognition, it is both gratifying and shocking. "Me siento muy afortunado de tener este conocimiento y ojala que la comunidad Latina tengan orgullo en esto, igual que los que no son Latinos sepan que los Latinos pueden lograr igual éxito a los que no son Latinos," dijo Soriano. Compiled by AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer The Great Bridal Expo Anaheim Convention Center Saturday, November 2 Dr. Fernando I. Soriano. Photo by Tristan Nickey. Sobre el efecto de su reconocimiento en su vida, Soriano said, "It [the recognition] gives me an opportunity to serve as a role model especially to children and adolescents, and I think that role modeling for kids is very special." He also added jokingly, "I wish I had the money that went with that." La página de Internet del Hispanic Business magazine listed la fundación del NLRC as well as the participation of Soriano in the Census Bureau's Advisory Committee on the Hispanic population como sus cualidades principales. The recipients ofthis recognition were determined by survey results conducted by the magazine. However, Soriano never received anything from the magazine's editor or publishers, saying anything of his nomination or his recognition. La razón principal por la cual Soriano decidió venir a Cal State San Marcos fue debido al gran apoyo que la universidad demostró para apoyar el NLRC. "I wanted to make sure that the center had a good home, that it would have strong institutional support for the center; it looked like Cal State San Marcos seemed to be very interested in Latino research and Latino issues so it seemed like a good home for the center." Soriano said that since then, "the center has been doing very well." He added, "We Calend Los temas investigados en el NLRC, de acuerdo con Soriano, Sobre su persona Soriano son muy diversos pero la mayoría mencionó, "I see myself son temas sociales que incluyen primarily as a professor, I don't la demografía, delincuencia e see myself as an administrator... información sobre los niños I see myself primarily as a latinos preescolares. Aunque professor and as a researcher." el ya no es el director, Soriano For this reason, in addition esta involved en el centro to his many commitments indirectamente. Sin embargo, to the Human Development él dijo que quiso separarse para Department as well as to the dejar que el centro sea dirigido NLRC and its classes, he made por el current director, Dr. Gerry a decision. "For the good of the Gonzalez. He added, "I'm very center I decided to step down," excited for the growth of the said Soriano referring to his center." He explained that the resignation as the director of the center often responds to the NLRC. needs of different communities and different agents, which Soriano explicó la meta may lead to continued funding, principal del NLRC. "El centro becausefindingfunding is one of fixe designado para ser un centro [the center's] main challenges. que comparte información acerca de la población Latina. Soriano también comentó Se reconoce que hay una escasez sobre su participación en muy grande de conocimiento comités en Washington, D.C., sobre la población que radica enfocándose en youth violence aquí en los Estados Unidos. and delinquency, which is his Había necesidad de un centro specialty. He is involved in the que podría ayudar a aumentar el See SORIANO, page 8 San Diego Concourse http://www.sdeventscenter.com Saturday, November 2, 5pm Cocaine Anonymous MeetDance - '^^^^fc 8am-5:30pm Henry's Market Women's Rites womensrites>. All Women's November 5-7 Rites Symposium events are Film maker Lourdes Portillo free and open to the public, will take part in the university's first Women's Rites Symposium, MBA Alumai November 6 November 5 ^organized by The M B^ Chapter of the Cal faculty in Visual and Perform- State San Marcos Alumni ^ ing Arts tohighlight theroles Association will host a dinner ofwom^ß in artsandcalture. with specialguest speakers 9am*2:30pmOaskSampIeSale www.greatbridalexpo.com/ ft^Itowöl^k)sethethree-day Congressman Randy "Duke" event with a special lecture and j Cunningham and CSUSM •• I• • ^ • 1 J Sunday, November 3 film screening m Ttars., Nov. Alumni and Escondido Mayor &m Dtego C oiicoiim , 19 aj&rS p,m.Maitet Pm Com- 7* at 7 p.m. at the California Lori Holt from 6 to9 • 1• s• • puter Show . 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Eso deben leer y escribir mucho si de es lo que me gusta de Sandra veras quieren convertirse en Cisneros" escritores/as. • Finalmente, la abogada ClauMary Meredith, quien estudia dia Álvarez de la oficina del el último año de la licenciatura Distrito de Abogados y repreCisneros autografiando libros. Foto por María Soledad Acuña. en Español en CSUSM, opinó sentante de la ciudad de Santa que le pareció muy interesante Ana, entregó a Sandra Cisneros Por María Soledad Acuña su libro Caramelo. A las 7 p.m., fragmentos del libro. Cisneros que las personas que asistieron la proclamación de la ciudad de Redactora de The Pride el lugar ya se encontraba repleto, acentuó las lecturas con gestos y eran de diferentes edades y sin Santa Ana en agradecimiento a calculándose una asistencia de movimientos, usando diferentes predominación de sexo. "Tam- su visita. La escritora chicana Sandra más de 400 personas. La concur- tonos de voces para representar bién había anglosajones, asiátiCisneros visitó la librería Mar- rencia formó un grupo bastante a los personajes. eos y latinos. Me pareció muy Sandra Cisneros nació en Chitínez en la ciudad de Santa Ana, heterogéneo de variadas etnias y bonita la sencillez de Sandra cago. Es una artista reconocida Californiá para presentar su más edades. Asistieron estudiantes Aunque no se permitieron Cisneros, tanto en su persona intemacionalmente por su poesía reciente libro titulado Caramelo, y profesores de las diferentes las entrevistas de prensa, en el como en su forma de hablarle y su ficción y ha ganado varios Desde las 6 de la tarde del pasado escuelas preparatorias locales auditorio, los presentes tuvieron la gente, especialmente a las premios de literatura. Otras miércoles, a las puertas de la y universidades del condado de la oportunidad de hacer pre- mujeres. A pesar de su éxito se obras de su autoría incluyen librería y a las puertas del audito- Orange y Los Angeles, sin faltar guntas en general a la escritora expresa muy sencillamente. Es Woman Hollering Creek and rio de la Escuela de las Artes, se algunos alumnos de CSUSM, así después de la lectura, a las que inspiración para las mujeres. Other Stories My WickedWicked formaron las líneas para comprar como también padres de familia respondió plena y entusiasma- El decir que se puede lograr los Ways, Hairs, Loose Woman y The los libros de la reconocida escri- con sus hijos. damente. Acerca de Caramelo, ideales deseados, house on Mango Street, libro que tora y para escuchar las lecturas Cisneros dijo que muchas de 1 prepararte y rodearte fue traducido al español por de su última creación literaria. El señor Rubén Martínez, sus historias anteriores regresan d las personas que te la muy conocida literata Elena La gente apegada a Cisneros. dueño de la librería, se encargó en este trabajo con más detalle, apoyen, me gustó," dijo Mer- Poniatowska, a quien Cisneros también tenía la intención de de presentar a la escritora y ya que muchas representan a edith. admira. A Cisneros le gusta colpodef conocer a la escritora en se mostró efusivo por tener de su familia cercana. También eccionar rebozos y actualmente persona y poder charlar con ella, invitada a Cisneros y de ver tan alguien del público le pidió un R by Ballesteros estudiante vive en San Antonio, Texas, y ádemás de obtener su autógrafo. positiva respuesta por parte del consejo para las personas que en CSU Los Angeles y residente dijo que sería muy feliz si su * público al comprar los libros de tienen la intención de iniciarse de Pico Rivera, compró todos libro Caramelo se convirtiera Después de comprar el libro, la autora. Las ventas de Cara- como escritoras/es. Sandra Cis- ios libros de Cisneros y comentó en una telenovela, ya que en éste las personas se dirigieron al meló llegaron aproximadamente ñeros les recomendó que vayan acerca de la escritora, "Me gusta ella hace un recuento de sucesos auditorio de la Escuela de las a los 450 ejemplares. Los pre- a la escuela y se preparen; que como escribe y además me gusta de su propia familia y de algunas Artes, para escuchar a la escri- sentes disfrutaron del entusi- obtengan la más alta educación como ella puede levantar el personas que a lo largo de su vida tora leer algunos fragmentos de asmo con que la autora leyó los posible porque ser escritor/a es espíritu de la mujer, la libertad haconocido.F a una y e e u SORIANO from page 7 individual researcher and Latino researcher, but also validate Census Bureau, sitting on the your interest in doing research larger and smaller committee, with Latinos," explained Soriano focusing on collecting referring to the mentoring that information about Latinos many participants experienced and their many demographics during the conference. One of changes. El comentó sobre these conference's attendees is su participación, "It's verynow a professor at Yale. "This gratifying and it gives me an was the most challenging but opportunity to have a voice that also the most rewarding time," is related to the issues»" said Soriano refering to the center's beginnings. Currently, Soriano recordó los empiezos the center is researching Latinas del centro. El mencionó que el of child bearing age, 18-25 year tener suficiente espacio fue uno olds, and their experience with de losfirstchallenges of the domestic violence. center. Back then, the center had only two staff members. 'That For Soriano, the long-term was an exiciting period because vision of the center is for it to be we had a lot of energy and the a clearing house of information few staff that we had were on the Latino population. totally focused on getting the center going." Sin embargo, este About the interest of other mismo equipo logro convocar people in learning other su primera conferencia donde languages, Soriano said, "It's más de 75 researchers and good to promote another aspiring new researchers de toda language because as the world la nación pudieron conocerse is shrinking, we need to become e intercambiar ideas sobre los a lot more involved with other Latinos and drug use, "When cultures and other countries. you are a Latino and you've Even apart from whether you are gone to school and youv'e Hispanic or Latino, it is going to gotten your Ph.D., you often become increasingly important are isolated and not with others that you learn a second language, who both validate you as an and what better language to learn than Spanish? We not only have a Spanish speaking country right next to us, but we have an entire Hispanic continent that is very large and that is right next to us as well. Promoting the use of language I think is very important." "We, as a country and as a region, should become much more multilingual and should promote the use of languages," added Soriano. De acuerdo con Soriano, the future of the U.S. is that it is going to become much more interdependent on other countries, as the current situation in Europe, where most Europeans speak more than one language due to their interdependence on other countries. "More and more people who are going out to the job market willfindthat some of the better opportunities for jobs are going to be given to those who are able to navigate through different cultures," he said. Soriano said that unfortunately, there are not many Latinos who hold Ph.D's, as well as there is a very low percentage of Latinos who go into 4-year colleges. Soriano mencionó algunos de los factores influyendo a este bajo porcentaje que incluyen la falta de role models; falta de apoyo y conocimiento de las escuelas, profesores y directores, al igual que la falta de confianza que estos ponen en los estudiantes latinos; los exámenes subjetivos aplicados temprano en la vida académica que afectan la motivación y el auto estima de estos niños; y el pertenecer a familias de bajos recursos donde los padres no tienen la educación y el tiempo para guiar a sus hijos y sobre todo donde hay un stress económico. "Todo esto constituye una barrera muy grande," dijo Soriano. También añadió que hay muchos otros factores que afectan este porcentaje. una responsabilidad muy grande y como nuestra población tiene muchos problemas económicos y educacionales especialmente los latinos que tienen educación o los que están ahorita en la escuela tienen una gran responsabilidad de terminar la escuela de hacer bien en la escuela y luego después demostrar la habilidad y los éxitos que pueden logran por el bien de ellos como también de la comunidad Latina," añadió Soriano motivando a los Latinos a seguir adelante. Soriano obtuvo su Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at UC Riverside and his Master's as well as Ph.D. at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Soriano is currently teaching three classes at CSUSM: two sections of HD 495 "Fieldwork Exposure In Human Development" and HD 497 "Research in Human Development" Nacido en Guadalajara, México, pero traído a los EE.UU. a la edad de un año, Soriano mandó un mensaje a los latinos. El dijo, "Cada Latino debe de tomar [la] oportunidad de lograr un nivel de éxito más grande de lo que sus padres han logrado y NOTE: This is a languageque lo hagan no solamente por contact journal article; ellos mismos pero también por it's intended to be in both la población en general Latina, languages. que están viendo en ellos las esperanzas de ellos mismos." "Cada uno de nosotros tenemos �Origin of Modern Satanism Anton Szandor LaVey 1930-1997. Photo courtesy of Feral House Books. 30 percent of world religions when I was Playthat are atheist. According to ing organ for the Satanists, the only Supreme tent-show evangeBeing worthy of worship is lists at the other one's self. Satanists believe in end of the lot, I indulgence but not obsessive would see these behavior, celebrating man's-or same men sitting woman's natural instincts rather in the pews with than repressing them. The holi- their wives and est day for a Satanist is one's children, asking God to forgive own birthday. them and purge The Church of Satan, as the them of the carnal name suggests, was deliberately desires. And then designed as an antithesis to the next Saturday LaVey at age 17 playing the carnival circuit. Christianity. In order to Under- night they'd be Photo courtesy of Feral House Books. stand what the. church of Satan back at the carnival represents, one must, examine or some other place is Godhead to the Satanist." the life of Anton LaVey. of indulgence." With this new church LaVey Born on April 11,1930, LaVey, In 1951, LaVey married and used the figure of Satan as a the offspring of Romanian immi- began work on a criminology symbol of rebellion. According grants, was ironically born with degree. He became head pho- to LaVey, "People need ritual, a tail that was promptly removed, tographer for the San Francisco with symbols such as those you a rare deformity affecting about Police department where he saw find in baseball games or church 1 in every 100,000 births. LaVey "The Bloodiest and Grimiest side services or wars, as vehicles for grew up fascinated by the stories of humanity." He left the depart- expanding emotions they can't of witchcraft and vampirism told ment after three years, disgusted release or even understand on to him by his grandmother. A with the violence and senseless their own." child prodigy, at age 10 LaVey tragedies that he had witnessed. taught himself to play piano. By LaVey returned to playing piano LaVey has written a number age 15, he dropped out of school in nightclubs and began holding of books detailing his outlook to become 2nd oboist in the San classes on the occult. The classes on life: The Satanic Bible, The Francisco Ballet Symphony were known as the magic circle Satanic Rituals, and The Satanic Orchestra. It was around this and LaVey gave talks on Vampir- Witch. His final book Satan time that LaVey discovered how ism, divination, hauntings, ESP, Speaks is a compilation of 60 easy countries could acquire and ceremonial magic. At these essays completed only days weapons of mass destruction and meetings, LaVey studied the before his death. For further began to suspect that the mighty works of the Knights Templar reading on LaVey and modern would inherit the earth rather of 14th century France and the Satanism, there is an authorized than the meek. Within a year, Hellfire Club and the Golden biography called The Secret Life LaVey quit the orchestra and Dawn from 18th- and 19th-cen- of a Satanist by Blanche Barton. joined the Clyde Beatty Circus tury England. as a cage boy caring for the show's lions and tigers and due The Church pf Satan was to his talent was soon promoted founded in 1966 on Walpurgisto lion tamer. He later joined the nacht, the most sacred festival of carnival circuit as an assistant the year for those who follow the magician, in addition to playing occult, which takes place every organ for Christian tent-show year on the last day of April. On "The Satanic Bible revivals and risqué sideshow acts the last day of April in 1966, at Anton Szandor LaVey while pursuing his study of the the climax of a Walpurgisnacht occult. festival in Los Angeles, Anton Szander LaVey ritualistically shaved his head and announced During his time as an organist, LaVey became disillusioned to his cohorts the founding of the with the hypocrisy he saw in Church of Satan. LaVey felt that Christianity. In an interview the Judeo-Christian religions with Journalist Burton H. Wolfe, based worship on the spirit while LaVey said, "On Saturday Night denying the intellect and the I would see men lusting after flesh. The concept of man as an half-naked girls dancing at the animal is fundamental to LaVey The Symbol of the Church of carnival, and on Sunday morning who says, "Man, the animal, Satan: The Baphomet. By DESMOND BARCA Pride Design Editor On Oct. 29th 1997, five years ago today, Anton Szander LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, was found dead by his family in his Los Angeles home. His death at age 67 was the result of heart failure. Halloween 1997 marked the end of LaVey's life, but to the annoyance of Christians everywhere, it did not mark the end of his legacy. The Church of Satan is still going strong, admitting new members every day from all over the world. Satanism has long been a frightening and mysterious concept in western culture. While there is little evidence that the hundreds of thousands of people who were tortured and executed throughout history for being Satanist were anything more than social misfits or radicals, the perception of a secret devil worshipping society has long been perceived to exist. Thanks to LaVey, this concept has become a reality, though not exactly according to a Christian understanding. Most people do not have a clue about what Satanism is today. The historical understanding of the satanic creates so strong a picture that it is difficult to approach the Church of Satan objectively. When most people think of Satanists, images of human sacrifice, blood rituals, and infant theft instantly come to mind. However, modern day Satanism, of the variety practiced by members of the Church of Satan, has little to do with these stereotypes. The church of Satan, aside from its name and being the result of a rebellion against Judeo-Christian values, has very little to do with Christianity. Modern Satanists, do not believe in god or the devil, or any super natural deity and thus modern Satanism falls into the roughly By JENNIFER ACEE Pride Staff Writer To kick-off fall in a simple way To make, remove the seeds that is sure to bring sweet smells from their strings and place them into the home, why not bake in a thin layer on a baking sheet. (Do not rinse the seeds off, as something? water will dilute the natural Carmel apples are a traditional flavor.) Lightly salt them, then October treat that are simple to bake in a preheated oven at 300\ make and sure to set a festive stirring occasionally. Seeds are mood. Just melt caramel squares done when they are dried and with a touch of water, then dip just turning golden brown. your apples. Prior to placing on the baking After creating the perfect sheet, seeds can be coated with utter, or seasonings o ack-O-Lantern, save J Candied apples. Photo courtesy of Wanda's Halloween kitchen. Jor another healthy andack's guts bhoice oil,Enjoy, and happyf your — holif delicious c holiday treat - roasted pumpkin days! the season. Halloween is just and foods worth day-dreaming seeds. the start of a four-month period about, dotted with holiday festivities Foods Welcome the Season of Holidays Chocolate bars, fruit chews. Lollypops, bubble gum, and other mini-size confectionery goodnesses beginning tofillyour mind? For those who celebrate the U.S. holiday Halloween, these sorts of sugary images may be percolating into consciousness as October 31 nears. Now that the air has turned crisp and is filled with that distinct fall-time scent of cut grass and burnt-wood melding together, it is about time to carve your pumpkins and welcome in v �S an D iego G ulls B ack O n T he I ce sion" will also have St. Amour, the Associate Coach, Las Vegas, Ontario head up the San Diego Gulls. The San Diego (CA), and Reno," Together they offer great experiGulls are considered said Black. ence where Martinson is noted a AAA hockey team for the most wins in the league and they are an affiliThe roster consists as a Coach. Martin St. Amour ate of the Hershey of 21 players. Black also offers expertise in hockey Bears in Pennsylvasaid that, "The team with his past experience playing nia of the AA league. is allowed six veter- professionally for thirteen years The Hershey Bears ans and the rest have and seven of those years with are then affiliated to be developmental the Gulls. St. Amourfinishedhis with the Colorado players or rookies. career as the franchise's all-time Avalanche of the Veterans are players- leading scorer with 392 points. National Hockey with 320 or more League (NHL). Curprofessional games, "What sets us apart from the rently the Gulls have and rookies are Chargers or the Padres is the three of their players players who have fact that we make our players The San Diego Sports Arena that have been called played 25 or fewer more accessible to the fans. Fans is home to the Gulls during the up to play with the professional games. can wait after games to meet the hockey season. They play a total Hershey Bears. All of our players players or get autographs. We of 72 games during a season with either played junior really try to get them out and 26 home games and 26 away The Gulls are the hockey or college about in the community as much games. During home games, on San Diego franchise prior to coming to as we possibly can. Our goals average they have between 6,000 that competes in the the Gulls." this season is to win the chamto 7,000 fans that attend and they West Coast Hockey pionship! Also, to increase attenare trying to get more fans out to League (WCHL). support the Gulls by providing The teams that are A unique fact dance and strengthen awareness an action packed sporting event in that league are about the Gulls is to people in San Diego that the Playing center for the Gulls, Joe Bianchi. that will not empty your wallet. Bakersfield, Fresno, that they have a very Gulls-are in full form, deep with Photocourtesyofsandiegogulls.com. strong following, con- skill, and ready to compete," Idaho, Anchorage, Tera Black, Director of Public Long Beach, and San Diego. wide league. This will make us sidering that they are in a non-tra- explained Black. Relations for the Gulls, was able The WCHL plays by the same part of the biggest minor hockey ditional hockey market. They are to comment further on the Gulls rules as the NHL. league in the United States. the 10 highest attended minor, The Gulls next home game and their season at hand. AccordThis development took place pro hockey team in the country. is against Bakersfield on ing to Black, "We try to provide "However as of next season this summer and was extremely Their accomplishments include Sunday October 27 at the San the best entertainment value for (2003 - 2004) the WCHL will exciting news for all of the winning four out of seven Taylor Diego Sports Arena. Check the dollar. We have really good go dark and we will then be the WCHL teams. In addition to the Cup Championships. out the Gull's line up and buy giveaways, plus great intermis- Western division of the East teams that are currently in our tickets for home games at sion entertainment and of course Coast Hockey League. We will league, our new "Western Divi- Steve Martinson, the Head wNvw.sandiegogulls.com. great hockey!" then be part of a 40 team, nation-^ Coach of the Gulls, and Martin By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer The San Diego Gulls started out their season with a bang against the Long Beach Ice Dogs on October 12 , 2002. The score was a 6-0 shut out with a great start to the season, as they also conquered them the next day in Long Beach 5-4 at the Long Beach Arena. Their normal season runs from October through April with league playoffs that follow. th th IT ^ . 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They ended and were not expected to win. up scoring a touchdown However, the Charger's dynamic off a screen pass to rundefense and explosive offense ningback Tomlinson. lead them to a hard-earned vic- The Chargers now tory. lead 14 to zero, which is staunchly affected Raider's hope hor own hands twhen he rushed f a one-yard ouchdown with The first quarter started off of winning the game. the help of his offensive line. with both offenses struggling sneak e - that reflected the score of However, thè Raiders were not This quarterbackdrive that nded a championship diszero to zero. Despite this tough finished, and they quickly tied up played the charger's determinadefensive match, the Chargers the game with two crucial touch- tion t o he dversity managed to come up with an down passes, by Rich Gannon, placedo in vercome tthemaby their front of interception by linebacker Donny to receivers Terry Porter and Edwards. This interception then legendary Jerry Rice. The score rival Raiders. turned into a big drive for the was now tied. Now-leading the Raiders 21 to Chargers because quarterback 14, the Chargers were still fearDrew Brees was able to connect In the face of adversity, the ful of another Raider surge. The with a pass to his trusty receiver Chargers struck back with their fear played true as the Raider Caldwell. The touchdown own offense. Quarterback Brees entered the redzone of the Charaltered the score to seven to zero decided to take matters into gers'. In a crucial play for both The Chargers had once again claimed victory in a game where little hope was given for them to win. At six wins and one loss, the Chargers stand looking down at all their other AFC opponents because they are now ranked first in their division. Although the Chargers have a bye for this week, expect their energy and degree of confidence to return when they play the New York Jets at home. This game is important and the Chargers will definitely strive to win. However, most Charger fans know that their In striking distance, the Char- team is looking beyond the playger gave the ball to Tomlinson offs this season; they are looking who rushed for 19 yards to score forward to the Superbowl. a touchdown that sealedJhe victory for his team. This score (Source: KFMB) made the final score Charger Press Release: October 27, Canyon Park in Brea. 2002 San Marcos sophomore Rene Cai State San Marcos Men's Reyes was the top collegiate Cross Country Dominates Ful- runner with a time of 25:36.1 in lertpn Invitationäl; Women the 8-kilometer race. Teammate Come in Second Robby McClendon ran third with 25:56.6; Michael Shannon Cai State San Marcos won finishedfifthwith 26:03.7; Brian the men's competition and Sullivan finished sixth with 26: was runner-up to ÜCLA in the 08.7; Omar Zavalafinishedninth women's race Friday afternoon, with 26:19.5; Johnny Cordes Oct. 25, at the 2002 Titan Cross finished 16th with 26:42.6; and Country Invitational at Carbon Wes Bryant finished 19th with place in their 5-kilometer race. There were 77 runners and Among the collegiate runners, 8 teams in the women's race. Cougar Anne Marie Byrne fin-UCLA finished first with 16 ished in seventh with 18:58.5, team points; Cal State San teammate Lanele Cox finished Marcos finished second with 54 in eighth with 19:05.9, Katherine points, followed by Pepperdine Niblett finished in 10th with 19: in third with 86 points; UC Santa 20.6; Camille Wilbora finished Barbara in fourth with 93 points; in 11th with 19:30; Caren Sperry and Cal State Fullerton in fifth finished in 18th with 19:43.9; with 149 points. Carissa Marinfinished29th with 20:33.6; and Yolanda Carillo fin- Contact: Paige Jennings ished 44th with 20:47.3. 760-750-4048 cell: 760-519-7972 teams, the Raiders were able to score a touchdown off of a reception by fullback Richey. This touchdown tied up the score 21 to 21 that extended the game into overtime. Reminiscent of last week's victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Brees drove his offense to victory with only couple of minutes left to play in the fourth quarter. With all the pressure mounting on Brees, he strived to be great, once again, as he delivered an awesome pass to h\s dependable receiver Tim Dwight who put the Charger into the Raider's redzone. On TV, one can see the Raider's fans and coaches faith seem to diminish. 28 and Raiders 21. The excitement surged like a lightning bolt through the veins of the charger's fans, who jumped and screamed in joy for the Charger's victory. This picture of the Charger fan's excitement was provided by KFMB's coverage right after the game. CSUSM Cross Country Teams 26:52.3. There were 76 runners and 7 teams in the men's race. The Cal State San Marcos men's teams finished with 24 teams points, followed by UCLA in second with 59 points, UC Santa Barbara in third with 64 points, Pepperdine in fourth with 94 points, and the Men of Troy infifthplace with 143 points. The womenfinishedin second Lady Cougar Golfers Strive for Improvement at the Matador Fall Classic By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor The Cal State San Marcos women's golf team shot a two-day, 36 hole total of 655 (320-335), their best score as a team for this fall season. This earned the Lady Cougars an 8th place finish at the Oct. 2 2 - 23 Matador Fall Classic. Hosted by Cal State University Northridge, 11 teams participated at Olivas Park in Ventura, with an exact yardage total of 6,017 within the 72-par golf course. "The course challenged your own skills of how you can hit the ball, basic skills such as hitting the ball straight," described Stephanie Segura, a junior communication major. nd rd The majority of the competing teams were Division I level schools. "The Northridge Invitational was a very good tournament. The girls and I played very well on the first day. We were playing against very tough competition, full of NCAA I teams," Segura expressed. Simplify your retirement investing decisions. You are here for the two-day course. Goss shot a 168 (82-86), and freshman Traci Tippett shot 172 (83-89). After placing 3 in their last tournament at Monterey Bay Golf Mart, the team's scores overall are improving in spite of the lower placing at the Matador. "We didn't place as well, but we The Lady Cougars placed in did better," explained Goss. the sixth slot after thefirstround of play. "We were excited after "We have tons of potential the first day, we did really well," to do well. If the team keeps commented Stephanie Goss, a improving the way we are, our sophomore business major. chances at Nationals are really good if we keep working hard," The Cal State San Marcos Segura insisted. lineup included Segura, who scored a 157 (78-77). Seniors The Lady Cougars will next Robin Shaft and Jennifer Tunzi, head to San Luis Obispo to take who both shot the same score in part in the Cal Poly Invitational each round (80-85), totaled 165 on Oct. 28 and 29 . rd th th -J J H ir Retirement Retirement investing may seem complicated. But I can show you how State Farm Mutual Fwtds™ and the tax benefits of an IRA could simplify vour choices. Glen White Registered Representative Mutual Funds 760-752-7500 . Not ' FDIC Insured ? No Bank Guarantee . • May Lose Value P02909 01/02 I nvest w ith a G ood N eighbor™ State farm Mutud Funds™ For o we -compiete informáton about including charges and; expenses, oblain a prospectusftomyour Registe«! Ssate Farm A ^nt or by caffing Hie number above. Pfcase read the prospectos carefully before you invest or send money. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and Fund shares, when redeemed, maybe more or less than theff original cost , State farm. Mutuai Funds *m vmì kU npt insurance products and ate offered by State Farm VP Management Corp. (Underwriter and Distributor of Securities Products), One State Farm Plaza, Bloomingto», fais 61710-0001 • 1-800-447-4950 �O PINION 1 Tuesday, October 29,2002 2 THE FEUDE \ ipIi /: A • m «tonte I • I 111 i BHBtHBntHM everything, make gets called back too There is no guarantee." > »M, „to • ®¡ ¿ i^ M October 22,2002 Dear Pri4e, In reading the opinion section of the October 8 issue I was very interested in the thoughts of both, student, Amy Granite and, lead editor, Martha Sarabia. I respect Amy's passion for her belief in the mistake of the Pride. I wds born in San Diego and I am notfluentin Spanish. Seeing the Spanish Sec* tion actually inspired me, the fact that it had no English translation made me even more curious to find out what it said. It also made me think about how those at our school who do speak and read Spanish, what about their view? What a joy for them to open the school paper and be able to read an article in their native language, maybe even the language the learned first I think it is reasonable for Amy to request English side-by-side with the Spanish article. Although, the editor, Maria Sarabia brings up that space and time make it impossible. My suggestion as a fellow English speaking student is to FIGURE IT OUT! We are at CSUSM to learn and to grow. There are resources out there we can use as students to understand the world. This includes Spanish, if necessaiy...to read the school paper. If you have Internet access (tiy using the school lab) log onto a website suchaswww.fieetranslation.com. Here you can translate words or entire passages in multiple languages. I believe you can go to www.csusm.edu/pride/ highlight the Spanish article copy it and have it translated for you on the website. We need to be more accepting of the changes happening around us. There is Spanish written on almpst all store products and their directions. Even songs on the radio use both English and Spanish in the same song. [i.e. Angie Martinez"If I can go...contigo (with you)]. I could go on with examples but I think we can all start looking for these occurances in our own surroundings. Fm sorry to those who are\were offended by the Spanish section, I hope that in the future we as students can pull together all possible resources to better understand the Pride as well as the world around us. Nicole Capatanos Senior, Liberal Studies This is letter is in response to Oct 8th's "Opinion About The Pride Spanish Section" I wasfranklysurprised that Ms. Granite took such offense with the article written in Spanish in our school's newspaper. This university was founded oh the ideal of multiculturalism and social justice. That a school newspaper would be broadminded enough to publish a small section where Spanish speakers can read in their native language would seem to be a positive rather than a negative. I would venture to guess that there are many, many students on this campus who, while maybe not fluent Spanish speakers, have yet studied Spanish at some point in their educational career, as I have. I personally enjoyed the challenge of putting my hardearned Spanish skills to practical use in trying to read the passage. It's not like the article was written in Croatian or some obscure language. This is a language that is so prevalent in our area that if hearing it or reading it offends us; we may be living in the wrong area. Roxane BenVau Post-graduate student Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid: The Attack of the Red, White and Blue is Afoot. By CARLOS BALADEZ Pride Staff Writer As Halloween is on the horizon, I thought that I would throw something else into the mix that willfrightenyou even more that than the ghouls and ghosts that you "will inexorably encounter later this week. the world trap. What I mean Do not be a uniformed, blind is, do not just listen to what the patriot. President says and accept it as fact, for the government tries Key number 4: Begin to to keep you out of the loop as understand the world around much as possible. When you you. Do not fall for phony listen to speeches that make people that encourage you to you feel like you are proud to leap before looking. If anybe an American, put yourself body believes in something, in check and research what strongly enough he or she can is being said. Do not let your convince others, who are less History has shown throughout patriotic blood begin to spill informed, to follow- do not the years that if a president's from your veins so quickly. be one of those followers. Be term stumbles into a war, then weary of this 0 explain this) his term will inevitably be Key number 2: Understand and investigate thoroughly lengthened to the maximum that George W. Bush's speech- the possible solutions and two terms. From Franklin D. writer is a master of the written outcomes of decisions that our Roosevelt to President George word; his words manipulate government makes. Bush, presidents who use war the situation to make all of to their advantage are typically Bush's decisions sound good. myfinalp re-elected. Why is this hap- In reality, not eveiything that tAnd almost alloint: Remember hat m pening? I find this phenom- Bush does is something to be been fueled by assacres have an nhanced enon very disturbing for many revered. The fact that George sense of pride. From tehe disasreasons. W. Bush has declared a war ters that occurred during World on terrorism should alone War I i G o the When wars occur during a enlighten you to the idea recentI an Nazi onermany, tboilttacks 9/11, a president's term, I feel that that he is not the brightest of ing sense of pride , has initipresidents, along with the people. ated the beginning of horrible media, begin to breed someoccurrences in the history of thing of a blind patriotism. A For those of you who are con- the world. Do not let Bush be drone is born with no instinct fused by that last statement the next eader o other than to protect its hive. let me translate: One cannot United Sltates, itntolead us, the s Flags begin tofly,the symbol declare war on an act, which for which we will eomething ventually of America, also appear- is exactly what terrorism is; be infamous. ing on Ralph Lauren Polo war is declared upon a known sweaters, and brand new cars enemy, therefore to declare a Please understand that I am begin to display the notorious war on Terrorism seems not in no way opposed to military 'Together We Stand" stickers only silly, but also impossible. ction, m eliciting the commodification So know that Bush's words are raesearchbut tIhehave donend y in matter, a I of symbolic national fervor. masterfully planned to make know what military action in a All this occurs right as people you follow the leader. country like Iraq will bring. I begin to show off their shiny believe that if we take action in new toy - patriotism. What Key number 3: Begin to real- Iraq that we will be seeing the is most disturbing about this ize hat b patriot d beginning of the next incident is when someone that not tmeaneing a we have oes World WarHI. The sbig war: that t has the guts to form an opin- go off to war at the drop oo in a situation such as acrifices f this are ion outside of the paradigm Yankee Doodle's hat. Be an large, and if we are committed is considered Un-American. individual; be able to express to act this strongly, we need to your own beliefs and opinions. k w the My point? Do not get sucked Americans carry the identifica- Bnow ey,haton't tsacrificesware. ut ord into the trap. Here are some tion of travelers who are off the for ih dodsome ake my and t; research keys to avoid being siphoned beaten path, so do not feel as if decide for yourself. into the black hole that you have to follow the crowd. presidents and government Understand that being a Patriot officials call "patriotism": is standing for something that you truly believe in and about Key number 1: Do not fall into which you are truly informed. �Compiled by CAMILLE R. ECKENROTH Pride Staff Writer Proposition 46 Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2002 Summary This act will provide shelters for battered women; clean and safe housing for low-income senior citizens; emergency shelters for homeless families with children; housing with social services for the homeless and mentally ill; repairs and accessibility improvements to apartments for families and handicapped citizens; home ownership assistance for military veterans; and security improvements and repairs to existing emergency shelters. This act will issue bonds of $21 billion paid from existing state funds at an average annual cost of $157 million per year spread over 30 years. Summary This act would provide funding for necessary educational facilities, in order to relieve overcrowding and repair older schools. The act will be targeted to areas of the greatest need, and it will be spent according to strict accountability measures. Funds will also target California Community Colleges, California State Universities, and Universities of California. Proposition 47. will provide $13 billion for school construction and renovation for public schools, colleges and universities without raising taxes. Pros It will build new schools and classrooms, and it will repair and renovate old and outdated schools. The money from Prop. 47 will be spent in the most needed areas. Cons Prop. 47 does not encourage immediate school construction. Construction is not obligated to begin building a single school for 6 1/2 years. Proposition 48 Court Consolidation. Legislative Constitutional Amendment -Summary Cons This proposition will allow the This bond has a $¡2:1 billion face California Constitution to delete value. Of this $2.1 billion, only references to the municipal $290 million, which is 15 per- courts, which are now obsolete cent, is put into the "Self-help" due to the consolidation of supefund that is supposed to help rior and municipal trial courts low-income, first time home- into unified superior courts. buyers with down payments. Of that, only $12.5 million is Pros actually going to be used to help Municipal courts are now nonwith down payments. To receive existent, due to the unification a part of the $12.5 million, of the trial courts. The California first-time homebuyers have to Constitution still contains provipurchase their houses in govern- sions that deal with municipal ment-approved locations. courts; these provisions are obsolete and would be removed. Proposition 47 Kindergarten - University Cons Public Educational Facilities The main drawback to this Bond Act of 2002 projposition is that it would prePros Yes on Prop. 46 will provide emergency shelter and housing relief without raising taxes. It will help 23,000 women and children, who have been turned away from domestic violence centers because they are full. It will require independent audits to ensure the funds are spent correctly. clude the re-establishment of municipal courts in California counties. Separate municipal and superior courts in the counties offered more "checks and balances" than the consolidated superior courts whieh have now been established. f $3.44 billion in general obligation bonds to fund a variety of specified water and wetlands projects. The state cost is up to $6.9 billion over 30 years to repay the bonds. A reduction in local property tax revenues is up to about $10 million annually. The state and local operation and maintenance costs are unknown. fic congestion and make safety improvements to California's most accident-prpne roads. It will also improve school bus safety; make road improvements that assist police,fireand ambulance emergency teams; protect highway workers; reduce oil and gas pollution from roads and Proposition 49 streams; strengthen bridges to Before and After School Proprevent earthquake damage; and grams. State Grants. Initiative Pros improve our public transit. This This prop, aims to remove dan- proposition does not raise taxes. Statue. gerous, cancer-causing pollut- Strict taxpayer safeguards ensure Summary ants from our drinking water. It Prop. 51 funds will be spent only This proposition increases state will create new water supplies to as promised and without waste. grant funds available for before keep up with population growth; and after-school programs, keep raw sewage and pollution Cons providing tutoring, homework out of our coastal waters; protect This proposition ties up the state assistance, and educational rivers, lakes and streams and budget forever with 17 new catenrichment. It requires that new preserve coastal wetlands; and egories of required spending. grants be taken from education protect our reservoirs, damns, This initiative does not provide funds that are guaranteed by pumping stations and pipelines any new funds, but allocates Proposition 98. It provides over from terrorist threats and inten- almost $1 billion of taxpayers' $400 million in direct grants tional contamination. dollars each year for a long list of to elementary and junior high programs and projects. schools. These funds can only be Cons used for after-school programs. This proposition does not provide Proposition 52 hardly any money to alleviate Election Day Voter RegistraPros our water shortage and does not tion. Voter Fraud Penalties. It will not require an increase complete the California Water Initiative Statute. in taxes or affect the current Project, nor provide us with new budget. The return to taxpayers water supplies. This proposition Summary alone is approximately $3 for prohibits funds for building new This prop, will allow legally elievery $1 invested. Also studies dams and reservoirs. Overall, gible persons to register to vote show that crime rates dropped this prop, will cost the taxpayers on Election Day. It will increase 40 percent when schools offered $5.7 billion in 25 years. criminal penalties for voter after school programs. registration fraud and criminalProposition 51 izes conspiracy to commit voter Cons Transportation. Distribution fraud. Proposition 49 would take one of Existing Motor Vehicle Sales program with a powerful spon- and Use tax. Initiative Statute. Pros sor and guarantee its funding Eligible citizens could register every year. It would fall outside Summary to vote up to and including Electhe budget process, even in tough This proposition would redis- tion Day. Penalties would be economic times when it might tribute a portion of existing state increased for fraudulent registratake money away from more crit- motor vehicle sales and lease tion or voting activity. ical needs. Proposition 49 is the revenues from General Fund to first attempt to earmark money Trust Fund for transportation, Cons for one particular program environmental, highway and This proposition would cost within the Prop. 98 guarantee. school bus safety programs. The about $6 million to fund counredirection of funds total about ties for Election Day voter regProposition 50 $420 million in 2002-2003 and istration activates. Photo ID is Water Quality, Supply and $910 million in 2003-2004, and not required to register, making Safe Drinking, Water Projects. increasing amounts thereaf- it easier for criminals, dishonest Coastal Wetlands Purchase ter depending on increases in politicians, and non-citizens to and Protection. Bonds. Initia- motor vehicle sales and leasing commit election fraud. It makes tive Statute. revenues. it virtually impossible to detect fraud and overturn elections won Summary Pros with phony votes. This Proposition authorizes This prop, would relieve traf- Meet Your State Candidates for California Governor Compiled by CAMILLE R. ECKENROTH Pride Staff Writer Bill Simon Party: Republican Occupation: Businessman/ Charity Director Bill Simon started his career by graduating on the dean's list at Williams College where he was co-editor of the school newspaper and president of his class. Simon's eventful life includes serving as Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York working along with Rudy Giuliani. Simon went on to be a lawyer of the firm Davis, Markel, Dwyer and Edwards. Justice Legal Foundation. Simon is proud of his work on behalf of Catholic Charities where he serves as Vice Chainnan. Chairman Emeritus of Covenant House California is another role that is a priority in Simon's life; the Covenant house is a crisis shelter for homeless and at-risk youth. Simon is also a member of the Board of Regents at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, lie continues on the charitable efforts of his father as co-chairman of the William E. Simon Foundation. Together with his wife Cindy, the Simon's established the Cynthia L. & William E. Simon Jr. Foundation. Last but not least, Simon evaluates important issues facing us in He currently serves on the Eioard his work on the Board of Direcof Directors for the Criminal tors of the Heritage Foundation, a public policy think tank that visit www.Simonforgovernor.c also publishes the Policy Review om magazine. Gray Davis Bill Simon's priorities if elected Party: Democratic include cutting capital gain taxes, Occupation: Governor of the empowering teachers and par- State of California ents, imposing greater account- Gray Davis graduated from Stanability, repairing and rebuilding ford University with a degree in our schools in disrepair. He also history and went on to attend plans on focusing on thé rebuild and graduated from Columbia of our transportation system, University Law School in New ensuring adequate water and get- York. Afterwards Davis clerked ting control of our energy future. at the law firm of Beekman & Simon also was the first to rec- Bogue in New York City. He ommend a comprehensive plan joined the Reserve Officer Trainto solve our budget crisis. ing Corps and served in the U.S. Army where he was promoted to Bill Simon's endorsements the rank of captain while serving include California Republican in Vietnam. Assembly, National Republican Liberty Caucus, and Howard Davis served in the State AssemJarvis Taxpayers Association. bly from L.A. County and was For more information you can Chief of Staff to former Gov- ernor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Davis also served as Chair of the California Council on Criminal Justice. He also started the statewide Neighborhood Watch Program and served as President of the State Senate, Chair of the Commission for Economic Development, Chair of the State Lands Commission, Regent of the University of California, and Trustee of the California State Universities. Prior to becoming Lieutenant Governor, Gray Davis served as State Controller for eight years. As California's chieffiscalofficer, he saved taxpayers more than half a billion dollars by cracking down on Medi-Cal fraud, rooting out government waste and inefficiency, and exposing the See GOVERNOR, page 15 �Local and County Candidates Compiled by TERESA MCNULTY Pride Staff Writer District Attorney .Bonnie Dumanis - Superior Court Judge Dumanis promises to restore ethics and Integrity to the District Attorney's office; tackle hundreds of unsolved murders in the county; and repair relationships with police and prosecutors. For more information: http://www.dumanisforda.com/ Paul Pfingst - Current District Attorney Pfingst will expand Internet Crimes Against Children program, one of the nation's first, because sexual predators use the Internet to victimize our children; target rapists and rape drugs through thé Rape Prosecution Team that deals , with complex medical issues and treats rapes victims with compassion; and argues that the DA's personal ethics must be above reproach. His opponent admitted making false charges against him and refused to retract them. For more information: mailto: erinbradley@primacygroup.net to assist in bringing Imperial Valley funding; on facilities by prioritiz- zens need the near future develop- Michele T. Nelson - Community water to San Diego. ing funding and completion of the ment to two major full-service college trustee, retired community approved facility construction and senior centers; and that will work college academic administrator Carlsbad Citv Council (Vote for maintenance pal, to accommodate toward the continued development, Nelson will focus on enrollment TwoV city-planned growth; and on district improvement and maintenance of growth management and maintainTracy Carmichael - School Board policy and goals by continuing to the Oceanside Municipal Airport ing access to affordable, quality Member focus on accountability of the board Work. higher education for students, and Carmichael will focus on public and staff members to review and Jim Wood - Oceanside Police agrees on implementing of a firstsafety, traffic and education, assess our progress., Officer ever faculty union contract. strengthen and support Carlsbad's Lisa Rodman - Community Advo- He will focus on providing low- and Candidate Rebecca Faubus police, fire and paramedic services; cate moderate-income housing and find- Not available for comment transportation infrastructure must Rodman will focus on growth ing innovative ways to deal with the be completed speedily; and dynamic addressed through the reallocation congested traffic; and on providing Vista Citv Mayor partnership between city govern- or funding, space and scheduling; parks and recreation for everyone, Paul Eckert -Retired ment and the school district must be on the budget to maximize the edu- youth through seniors using income His top priorities are fiscal responnurtured and enhanced. cation expectation of the community form a hotel and golf course from sibility, community involvement Ofelia E. Escobedo - Market and with the imposed budget restriction; the El Corazon property. and citizen input. He says that our c/eli owner and on ensuring that every school is Suzanne Hill, John Hoffman and natural beauty is disappearing, and Escobedo's priorities are traffic, serving students with the same high Carol McCauley asks what kind of community we are housing and growth. She says that level of achievement and opportu- Not available for comment leaving behind. although all of these are touchy sub- nity. Ed Estes, Jr. - Mayor, Real estate jects, she would do all in her power Mark Tanner - Executive coach Oceanside Unified School District lawyer to work with the policy makers, His priorities are matching educa- (Vote for Threes His priorities include public safety, regional, state and local agencies tion needs with funding resources; Lillian V. Adams - School Board education and traffic. He says that to address the management of the managing growth while delivering member, retired educator he is committed to synchronizing explosive growth that has occurred excellent education; and on safety Adam's top priorities are to provide intersections, completing Melrose and contributed to the traffic and because all of our schools must after school support programs to Drive through Carlsbad and widenhousing problems. be safety for children teachers and help raise test scores; keep budget ing Sycamore Drive. Matt Hall - City Councilman administrators. cuts away for direct services pro- Craig A. Heller - Contractor Hall's priorities are police and fire James Sweeney vided to our students; and provide He will focus on having a redevelopservices. His commitment is to Not available for comment bond funds for new schools in the ment trade center that will put Vista County Treasurer/Tax Collector ensure they . have the equipment growth areas in our community. on the map, as the modern, wealth, Dan McAllister - Financial they need; and on the preservation Oceanside City Council (Vote for Janet Bledsoe Lacy - School Board internationally recognized city we of open space and environment. Two) Adviser member, Lawyer should be. He says that affordable McAllister argues that ethical lapses, Hall supports the standard of 40% Rocky Chavez - Chief education Lacy says that the budget for Cali- housing plan and a city job-trainsexual harassment and excessive open space and the preservation of office, School ofBusiness and Tech- fornia public education has plunged ing program will assist senior and absenteeism by the incumbent have Carlsbad's three lagoons through nology, Oceanside school district into a financial crisis; that he will low-income citizens in maintaining no place in an office responsible adoption of local and regional habi- His priorities focus on economics continue to work towards the correct their homes. for managing $3.2 billion of public tat management plans. through re-evaluating our expen-. allocation of funds for the 22,000 Morris Vance - Retired Vista city funds and collecting $2 billion in Allen J. Manzano - President Edu- ditures and increase our transient students; and will support programs manager cation Resource Associates taxes annually.. occupancy tax and sales tax revenue that assist all students in raising test Vance's top issues are Vista VilBart Hartman - County treasurer- Manzano says that citizen concerns for the city; safety because we liave scores and passing exit exams; and lage by ensuring that the city gets tax collector; owner, computer soft- on worsening traffic, rapid growth the lowest percentage of police on safety, he will support the zero the most benefits out of the project; and the effect for development on officers to citizens and the second- tolerance program to secure a sage making the local government more ware sales Hartman says that he will improve human and natúral environments. lowest pay structure in the county learning environment. user-friendly by re-implementing quality customer services by con- He supports smart planning efforts for police officers; and on quality of Tammy Lawrence - Financial true and genuine public service in tinuing to implement and look for to decrease traffic demand and an life. He will support neighborhood controller all aspects of the city government; new ways to enhance service; would accelerated review of the growth parks, clean and accessible beaches Lawrence's focus is on the budget by and on providing youth recreational create a treasurer pool safety con- management plan emphasizing and development of the San Luis playing a central role in the alloca- opportunities. tinue to provide safety and liquidity quality pf life, environment protec- Rey bike path. tion of funds or resource toward Elvin Vega - Tow truck drive, Army first to ensure county and school tion, and village development. Betty Harding - City Council education and argues that the quality reservist funds are protected and available Mark Packard - Dentist member of education for students and parents ocus when needed; and will continue Packard^ focuses on traffic conges- Harding will focus on smart growth lack information about the schools: Vega will sftreet lon installing rShadowridge's ights to help educe excellent collections to ensure tion, primary and secondary roads vs. no growth by having more tax televise board meetings. crime in the area and on Downtown money is available for schools, need to be built now to spread out on tourism and sales tax-generat- Emily Ortiz Wichmann - School redevelopment and opening of South county services and cities. traffic and ease congestion; main- ing more businesses i.e. hotels, car Board Member Melrose. taining and improving Carlsbad's countries, etc.; argues that public Wichman will focus on student Joseph Vargas Superior Court Judge Office #30 quality of life; and in parks, a swim safety must be adequately financed, achievement by continuing to sup- No information available complex and other recreational excellently equipped and profession- port our back-to-basics policy that Richard Whitney - Lawyer Whitney says that Jie will be a firm, facilities need to be built. He also ally staffed; and that traffic conges- provides a solid foundation for Vista City Council (Vote for Two) fair and ethical judge, maintain an says that securing our economic tion should be attacked and solved language arts and math; on fiscal Debbie Cramer - Assistant vice open courtroom and be active tin future is crucial. locally and regionally. stability to continue to make sure president and quality assurance the community as a judge as well Christine Petrou - Business owner, Michael T. Lucas - Office manager, our taxpayers dollars are well, spent manager as bring an abundance of litigation operator and development office for AMQ Roofing in Escondido in a timely and fugal manner; and on Cramer will focus on affordable experience to the Bench. He promises to maintain the qual- safe schools by adopting a district housing by changing of ordinances the Healthy Foundation Greary Cortez - Judge of the Supe- Petrou will focus on the management ity of life in our city, providing policy against violence and intimi- to help provide housing; Downtown rior Court of growth, community involvement adequate parking for the beach and- dation. redevelopment projects; and on He promises to uphold the three and education. Carlsbad continues pier; and to develop a comprehen- Barney Fleishmen v financial stability despite revenue strike law, and that he will have to develop industrial and residential sive mater plan for the remaining Not available for comment. shortfalls. no nonsense, strict but caring. He communities and argues that growth development of Oceanside. He says Michael Dinnell - Podiatrist argues to uphold Proposition 21's must be managed in afiscallyeffi- that El Corazon needs a community Palomar Community College Dis- Dinnell's priorities are fiscal mistough standards for youth's accused cient and productive way. He will plan and that will give public safety- trict (Vote for Two) management because the city of of violent crimes try to encourage children and ádults first priority and eliminate street- Robert Lee Dougherty - Commu- Vista deserves better handling of to be more involved n enhancing the sweeping fines. nity college trustee, family physi- their money; and on providing lights community and provide the educa- Paul Wick - Barber, tax preparer, cian Carlsbad Citv Mavnr tional space needéd for current and financial consultant, barber instruc- Dougherty will continue to improve tso protect our citizens asswell as to William S. Jubb - Banker upport the city's charter chools. Jubb's priorities aré school and future residents. tor student learning and success by Gene Ford - Retired bank executive affordable housing. He says that EricRollason Wick argues that city property implanting new plan.; will reach out Ford's priorities include developthe number of students in a school Information not available should not be sold; city property to the community, more than 17% ment and completion of the Vista should comply with the requireshould be leased to protect and pre- of 18 and 19 year olds have mental Village project; the need - for ments before more development is Carlsbad Unified School District serve the interest of future genera- problem or substance abuse and improved communications with the allowed and that major develop- (Vote for Three) tions; and that El Corazon Park land alcohol problems; and will replace community; and bringing a high ments steal the future because they Gary Hill must be saved for future genera- aging facilities with new structures standard of integrity to the council. maximize the total land use and the Hill will focus on educational insti- tions, supporting Peoples Initiative and equipment by supporting bond Judy Ritter - City council member, total building area. tution executive and argues that the or Proposition M. Wick also says elections. businesswoman Claude "Bud" Lewis - Carlsbad school board needs more members that hotel development at the beach Mark Evilsizer - Business consul- His top priorities are on public mayor, retired teacher and coach with a balance of skill and experi- should be low profile development tant, college teacher safety, downtown r His priorities are growth, as co- ence. He says thát we must plan for no closer than 200 feet from the Evilsizer strongly advocates for schools and educationedevelopment, and continue author of Carlsbad Growth Man- our future schools and managing bluffs. fiscal responsibility and sound to support the expansion of parks agement Plan provides leadership the budget to produce strong fiscal Samuel Williamson - Business- planning to accommodate student and sports fields. to enforce it; traffic by haying policy. man, insurance agency owner enrollment growth; and on keeping B a Frank Carlsbad circulation plan in place; Nicole M. Pappas - School Board Williamson says that waterfront costs and expenses focused on our NobaCampbellorndomment.Lopez ot vailable f c and developers are responsible for Member, information technology hotel development needs a realistic mission to teach students while procompletion of east/west connec- specialist plan for low-rise project inside the actively lobbying state government tors. He also argues that the city He will focus on the budget by boundaries of the city's existing officials and agencies for our fair must have new water and promises working to preserve a 5 percent coastal guidelines; that senior citi- share of funding and grants. v �GOVERNOR from page 13 misuse of public funds. He was the first Controller to withhold paychecks from all state elected officials, until the Governor and the Legislature passed a longoverdue budget. He also found and returned more than $1.8 billion in unclaimed property to California citizens. Gray Davis priorities ifre-elected are continuing to improve our - schools by reducing class sizes, provide incentives for higher student performance, ensure public safety, provide fire fighters and police the resources needed to keep our communities safe and continue to expand the Healthy Families program for uninsured children. Occupation: Socially responsible investment advisor Peter Camejo is afirstgeneration Venezuelan-American who has fought for social and environmental justices since his teens. Camejo is chair and co-founder of Progressive Asset Management Inc., which promotes socially responsible investments. He created the Ecological Trust for Merrill Lynch, thefirstenvironmentally screened fund of a major firm. Camejo is currently a countyappointed trustee of the Contra Costa Employees Retirement Association. He has also been appointed by the Lt. Governor of Hawaii to be an advisor to the Hawaii Capital Stewardship Forum. Through his work on the Board of Earth Share, Camejo helped form the Environmental Justice Fund to finance and unify environmentalists of color. Through an organic farming firm, Earth Trade, he helped Nicaragua become the world's largest producer or organic sesame. Gray Davis's endorsements include Democratic Governors Association, Association of California School Administration, California league of conservation voters, and California Labor Federation. For more information you can go to www.graydavis.com or email the governor atgovernor@gray-davis.com Camejo also created the council for Responsible Public InvestPeter Miguel Camejo ments, which is funded for antiParty: Green tobacco divestment work by the Compiled by CAMILLE R. ECKENROTH Pride Staff Writer CANDIDATES FOR STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Jack O'Connell Occupation: State Senator, Teacher Top Priorities if Elected: Reduce class sizes in as many grades as possible Make sure a qualified teacher is in every classroom Provide modern, safe schools with up-to-date textbooks For more information and endorsements visit www.oconnell2002.org Katherine H. Smith Occupation: President, Board of Trustees, Anaheim Union High School District Top Priorities if Elected: Programs to teach character, respect, manners and patriotism. Create schools of academic excellence for motivational students. Establish literacy, trade & tech education for non-violent inmates. For more information visit www.siqperkathy.com Candidates for Insurance Commissioner David I. Sheidlower Party: Green Occupation: underwriting Systems Director Top Priorities if Elected: Universal, single payer health care Disaster insurance; either no taxpayer subsidy or entirely government run Establish framework for affordable Long Term Care insurance For more information visit www.votesheidlower.org Gary S. Mendoza Party: Republican Occupation: Businessman Top Priorities if Elected: Increasing the availability and affordability of home, health and auto insurance. Fighting insurance fraud. Restoring competence and integrity to the office and Insurance Commissioner For more information visit www.garymendoza.com Raul Calderon, Jr. Party: Natural Law Occupation: Health Researcher/ Educator Top Priorities if Elected: Work for the best interests of the people, not the interest of corporations. Effectively assess and evaluate current insurance policies and practices. Develop insurance policies to insure that underserved and minority populations have access to affordable insurance. For more information submit an email at raulnlp@yahoo.com John Garamendi Party: Democratic Occupation: Businessman and Rancher Top Priorities if Elected: To rebuild and restore integrity to the Department of Insurance. To protect California consumers and make sure consumers needs always comefirst;fightinsurance fraud, whicji drives up all of our premium rates For more information visit www.garamendi.org Dale F. Ogden Party: Libertarian Occupation: Insurance California Health Department. Camejo is presently working to create a "Solar Mortgage" that will fund solar power installation through home mortgages. Peter Camejo's priorities if elected include removing the corrupting influence of corporate money on California politics, enact a statewide Living Wage Law, and hold runoffs for statewide elections (using Instant Runoff Voting) to end the "spoiler" problem. Peter Camejo is being endorsed by Ralph Nader, consumer advocate and 2000 presidential candidate; Medea Benjamin, Founding Director of Global Exchange; and Southern California Americans for Democratic Action. For more information regarding Peter Camejo you can visit www.votecamejo.org or email him at info@votecamejo.org Gary David Copeland Party: Libertarian Occupation: Chief Executive Officer Gary Copeland's . priorities include defending the right to pursue those liberties afforded us under the Constitution, in particular the right to life, liberty Consultant/Actuary Top Priorities if Elected: Enhance Solvency Regulation to reduce cost of insurance company failures. Cut administrative bloat to reduce Insurance Department budget by $100 million. Reform the Conservation and Liquidation Office to save billions. For more information visit www.dalefogden.org Candidates for Attorney General Bill Lockyer Party: Democratic Occupation: California Attorney General Top Priorities if Elected: Continue to investigate illegal price gouging by Enron and other energy companies. Continue to work with local law enforcement to expand use DNA technology to identify rapists and murderers and exonerate the innocent. Continue office's efforts to prosecute nursing homes that abuse and neglect the elderly. For more information visit www.lockyer2002.com Glen Freeman Mowrer Party: Green Occupation: Public Pro Bono Defense Attorney Top Priorities if Elected: Declare moratorium on the death penalty pending study to evaluate its fairness and efficacy. Establish commission to recommend change in State Corporation laws to create corporate accountability to the community. Begin in-house review of all 3strike convictions for "cruel and unusual" application. and the pursuit of happiness. Copeland calls for an end to the Drug War and its destruction of our First and Fourth amendment rights. Copeland argues for separation of school and state, by replacing our arcane educational system, rooted in the nineteenth century industrial America, with a private educational system that encourages innovation, creativity and effective choices for parents in teaching all our children. The state shall pass no law that interferes with an individual's right to self-determination, unless said individual violates the right of another. The government shall not conduct business nor be the entity of a business operation which otherwise can be provided by the private sector. Copeland calls for an end to the state income tax. The only taxes that the state may collect are use taxes and fees for services. No individual shall be forced to serve the government without prior consent of that individual. Gary Copeland's endorsements are the National and State Libertarian Parties, Individuals Americans for a Free and Prosperous State, and My Children Lake Willow Ceara. For more information submit an emailatglenmowrer@cox.net Dick Ackerman Party: Republican Occupation: State Senator/ Attorney Top Priorities if Elected: Reverse the trend of rising crime in California. Defend our laws such as 3 strikes and The Pledge of Allegiance. Protect consumers while making California a more job-friendly state. For more information visit www.ackermanforag.com Ed Kuwatch Party: Libertarian Occupation: Criminal defense Attorney Top Priorities if Elected: Take the War on Drugs out of the criminal justice system and put it in the health care system where it belongs. Establish a system of police officer discipline run by the Attorney General's office rather then local government. Apply the 3 strikes law to only violent felons For more information visit www.dui-california.com Diane Beall Templin Party: American Independent Occupation: Attorney/ Businesswoman Top Priorities if Elected: Work to make California a safer place to live- enforce the law ys. criminals. Provide youths with alternatives to gangs, drugs, alcohol and porn related-activities. Restitution and rehabilitation as alternatives to incarceration For more information submit an email at For more information visit www.lpwolfpack.net/copeland or ww.lp.org Iris Adam Party: Natural Law Occupation: Business Analyst Iris Adam is a business analyst in The Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine. Iris is an educator, a development officer for Orange County children's charities and a leadership trainer. She ' works with corporation, businesses and the citizens of this great nation to release limiting perceptions, resolve conflicts, and improve communities. Her area of expertise is researching the relationship between prevention and politics. Adam's priorities are promoting and keeping jobs in California, promoting security using effective law enforcement and broadened awareness, promoting excellence in all our schools, promoting basic research on power generations and alternative energy, and promoting proven health care programs that prevent disease and cut costs. For more information visit www.irisadam.com votefordiane@hotmail.com Candidates for State Treasurer Greg Conlon Party: Republican Occupation: Businessman/CPA Top Priorities if Elected: Improve the State's Credit Rating Get the state government out of energy business Create a strategic plan to finance California's growing infrastructure needs For more information visit www.Gregconlonforstatetreasu rer.com Sylvia Valentine Party: Natural Law Occupation: Corporation Office Administrator Top Priorities if Elected: Well-financed schools at every level of education. A continually maintained and improving infrastructure of roads, bridges and public transportations. Enhanced public safety through crime prevention and the assurance of competitive salaries for police,firefighters,and emergency personnel. For more information visit www.natural-law.org Jeanne-Maria Rosenmeier Party: Green Occupation: Certified Public Accountant Top Priorities if Elected: Keeping California's economy strong. Use of economically targeted investments to help all areas of California to prosper. Use of social responsible investments to help increase the returns we receive. For more information visit www.jeanne2002.com. �1 6 Tuesday, October 29,2002 HAPPY HALLOWEEN THE PRIDE mm IIÌ • 111115 mm 111 J. l|i • IP ¡ fcilljfcjllllp I |£g|É - ;|S|| / iL % — • BB üB <0 ' méh&p ^'^immi 1 »I 1 ** *^ ^ : 1 RiPi^f^ia , IHHHHi • I .... 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Title A name given to the resource The Pride October 29, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource The Vol. 10x, No. 9 issue of the Pride reports on the celebration of Filipino-American History Month and some "tricks" to getting into medical school. (Note: This year was misidentified as Vol. 10 It should have been numbered Vol. 11, it has been entered as Vol. 10x to make the distinction between the volumes clear.) 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 election fall 2002 graduate fair https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/36330fa6b973897e6dc104fd966934f9.pdf c29a9d5cf910673c7f9edc87fd1dfa1b PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS ( ? T H E PRIDE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002 w ww.csusm.edu/pride/ VOL.X NO.X CSUSM Celebrates Eighth Día de los actor, Pedro Infante. The altar was beautifully decorated with a guitar, tequila bottle, and "pan de muerto," or bread of the dead, which is used ceremonially. It is believed that biting into skullshaped candy hidden inside the bread will bring good luck. Upon being asked which one of the team members slaved over a hot oven and baked the "pan de muerto," humanities student Efrain Carrillo replied, "One of the guys in the group bought it." By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer In the Americas about 3,000 years ago, many indigenous civilizations, including the Aztecs, celebrated the dead by having month-long festivities in the hopes that the dead would return and pay them a short visit. For CSUSM that day was last Tuesday at Palm Court with the main celebration from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Although the sacrificing of virgins did not take place, celebrations took place with Veracruzan music, courtesy of the band "Suaveson," and the setting up of altars in honor of great people from the past. Although many students forced into volunteering time by a requirement of humanities classes, many were their their also Cathy Nguyen, Student Health Services Health Educator, along with Cathy Gremett, Student Health Services Medical Receptionist, and Tim Bills, Assistant Altars are erected on Dia de los Muertos in remembrance of Dean of Students, built an alter the dead. Photo by Adrian Cundiff. commemorating the victims of the Sept. 11 attack. Cathy took pride in the altars they students set up an altar com- Nguyen said, "It's tragic on the built. One group of indentured memorating the famous Mexican amount of people who died. As of today there are 2,947 people confirmed dead, 27 reported dead, and 25 reported missing, which brings the total to 2,999 people." Their alter displayed a model of the twin towers, a fireman's cap, and a binder which had a list, consisting of many pages, of the victims. Although the majority of people in today's society mourns death and sees it as a bad thing, the Aztecs saw it as part of life and it was celebrated. The Day of the Dead, which is one of the longest celebrated rituals in the Americas, was originally celebrated at the end of July and beginning of August by the Aztecs and other MesoAmerican civilizations between 500 and 3,000 years ago. Before the Spanish Conquistadors landed in modern-day Mexico, See M A, page 2 P resident G onzalez A ccepts R esponsibility f or M B A P roblems By GAIL TARANTINO Pride Staff Writer In a news release dated Oct. 17, CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez accepted responsibility for the administrative problems that resulted in MBA program irregularities between 1995 and February 2001. Gonzalez said the problems were, "a collective action over time, but eventually the buck has to stop somewhere. Since I'm president it stops in my office." The problems were first made public in a Chancellor's Office audit this past July. The chancellor's audit charged that by combining state and private funds the CSUSM MBA program was in violation of CSU policy. According to Gonzalez, "the institution has to shoulder some responsibility for inadequate management" and "while there were procedures and practices that were violated by faculty and by administrators, it was an administrative error that allowed the program to develop as it did." In response to the chancellor's audit findings, Gonzalez appointed an internal investigation committee to investigate the audit's charges and to report back to him with their recommendations. The committee members were: Marion Reid (Chair), Jacqueline Borin, Silverio Haro, Bud Morris, Norm Nicholson, Sandra Punch, Miriam Schustack, Laurie Stowell, and Rich Vanderhoff. silliness." limit the autonomy of the college, who failed to exercise adequate but we feel that it is warranted in oversight no longer hold their administrative post or have left The committee reported that the current situation." the university." they agreed with the audit's recommendations and that "[they Gonzalez said that the breakwere] pleased with the character down in the program's system of In same North County Times of the University's responses checks and balances happened on article, Jack Leu, an MBA proto date." In order "to maintain his watch and that it makes him gram director during the period accountability for the MBA responsible. Taiz commended under investigation, said that he Investigation Committee Faces Program," the recommendations Gonzalez for accepting responChallenges made by the committee included sibility for the problems in the See MBA, page 2 a university appointment of an program and added, "It's approIn an Oct. 3 memorandum outside overseer, for at least the priate that the president shoulder to Gonzalez, the investigation next two years, in order to review the blame. The faculty teaches committee presented its find- "all policies, practices and actual the students. We don't handle the ings and recommendations. The expenditures related to any MBA money or write the checks; the committee explained that since program...to prevent problems administration does." the Chancellor's Office would from recurring." News page 1-3 not turn over confidential docuLooking Back and Moving ments, the committee could not The committee also called Forward in the MBA Program Feature .page4&7 investigate the audit's claims, for the university to clarify but only the audit's recom- divisions of responsibility and Heavy administration turnover Espafiol/Arts page 8 mendations and the university's authority between all leader- in the MBA program is believed responses. ship components and to "detail to have contributed to its probdecision making procedures and lems. CSUSM faculty memTravel.... page 9 Lillian Taiz, the Vice Presi- operating guidelines for each bers have complained that the dent of the statewide California component." Lastly, in spite of audit alleges there were faculty Comics page 9 Faculty Association (CFA), said, assurances that "they found no involved in the MBA program "The state Chancellor's Office is evidence that any MBA degree who had profited from how it stonewalling. They have barred had been awarded inappropri- was run. An October 18 article in Opinion .page 10-11 the committee from doing its job, ately," the committee asked for the North County Times stated so [the committee members] are a "review of records regarding that, although no names were Calendar page 12 left with trying tofixsomething administration of the MBA pro- ever mentioned, "individuals that they do not know existed in gram to assure that appropriate were clearly identifiable because CORRECTION the first p lace" Taiz also said standards are maintained " they served as program directors ABOUT VOTING that for the committee to offer during the time span the audiINFORMATION recommendations without all the The committee acknowledged tor examined." A CSUSM news data was in her opinion, "fiat-out that, "external oversight might release stated, "Administrators see page 3 �ALCI Sponsors Pumpkin Carving Contest Even though students Murat N. Aydin and Simona Lojdava won the category for most hysterical pumpkin, Aydin was a little disappointed he did not win the award for "most handsome." Student Diane Lemus also got the hysterical pumpkin award. By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) sponsored a pumpkin-carving contest for its students last Thursday in Founder's Plaza from 12: 00-1:00 p.m. "For most of the students, this will be their first time celebrating Halloween in the United States," said ALCI Student Services Coordinator Dulce Dorado. The most frightful pumpkin, which had its ear falling off, was carved by students Ikue Shinota and Ayuma Kamiya. The cutest pumpkin prize was given to Tomiko Hanada. Last but certainly not least, Younjung Established in 1992, "ALCI Choi and Hanna Choi, no relaoffers a variety of high-quality tion, carved the funniest and English language programs to best of show pumpkin showing help international students and breathtaking innovativeness and non-native speakers of English creativity with their pumpkin improve their English language that featured pumpkin seeds and skills and learn more about Students vote on who will win in the various pumpkin carving catagories. Photo by Adrian Cundiff. hair-like pulp oozing out of the "lp American culture,' Dorado with CSUSM because other nostrils and mouth. Supporting 20/20-gncrgY: A Program for Energy-Indspendence clubs and organizations neglect said. for California by 2020 Using Renewable Resources For those students who are jealthem," CSUSM student Danicka ous that they were not allowed to According to Dorado, ALCI Lam said. participate, they should be. 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As far as Pm concerned, [the controversy] is over." Both the CSUSM 10/17/02 news release and the Investigation Committee's 10/3/02 memorandum can be viewed at www.csi|sm.edu/newsmedia/ releases/. [The San Diego Union t ribune and the North County Times contributed to this article, in addition to information used from the 10/03/02 investigation committee memorandum and the 10/17/02 university news release j . »HO COAST SUâBU RESER¥E COAST GUARD j �CSUSM Held Fall Job Fair at CCAE By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer Last Tuesday in Escondido, the Peace Corps went headto-head with Denny's restaurant! Sponsored by The North County Times, Geico Direct, and CSUSM Alumni, the Fall Job Fair took place at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido (CCAE). Participating employers ranged from retail stores, such as Mervyns, to government entities, such as the Drug Enforcement nirs. Surprisingly, most attendees Agency. at the university-sponsored j ob fair were not students, but citizens of the community who were Recruiters for various companies and a myriad of employ- seeking job opportunities. ment opportunities were present, This semi-annual event is however in the Halloween spirit of giving, there were also a lot of put together by the Career and freebies such as candy, pens, and Assessment Center (CAC) on notepads. With all those freebies, campus. Although the spring no one walked away empty- fair is held in the quad area on handed. Nearly everyone who campus, the Fall Job Fair is held was seen leaving the fair was car- at the CCAE. rying bags of goodies and souve- Sincerely, Rebecca Faubus Candidate for Palomar College Governing Board JbntuVium Live healthy. Uvetapp.Live Longs. 20oz. i I f i 0 #z A(*Water > ua F ' na -™ ' y 0 ! tR i CV each I Limit 6 with | coupon g Expires: 11/12/02 U/atav S pecials Of Jr i Cliff or Luna Assorted § Any Longs Brand Item \ 4 0% OFF| a8L Case of 24 Excludes sale Items I Cannot be used with | any other offer. ^ $4.99+CRV ¡ Limit 2 with coupon Jß&nÇÎVJUUU San Marcos If you missed this job fair, don't worry; the next job fair will be announced in the spring semester. For more information on employers who participated, visit the CSUSM Career and Assessment Center's website at: www.csusm.edu/CAC/. iards, who thought of death as the end, the Aztecs welcomed The customs and rituals of death because they thought of today have changed quite a the month-long celebration was dedicated to deceased children life as a dream and would be bit since the Aztec era. The Day of the Dead is celebrated and the dead, who were thought awakened by death. in different ways all over the t o visit their families during the When the Spanish Conquis- country. In Mexico, people visit celebration. tadors saw these celebrations, the gravesites of their family they thought of it as a pagan and friends. They adorn their The celebration featured a festivity dedicated to Huitzilo- holiday and tried to end its cel- gravesites with flowers, bottles pochtli, the Aztec "War" god, ebration altogether. Despite their of tequila, and eat the favorite and presided by Mictecacihuatl, attempts, the Aztecs continued food of their loved ones. In larger "Lady of the dead," who was to celebrate the holiday. The cities here in the U.S., some believed to have died at birth. Spaniards in turn moved the people will chose to build an According to them, it was a holiday to Nov. 1 and 2 to coin- altar in their home commemoblessing to die in childbirth, cide with All Saints' Day and All rating their loved ones. Today, battle, or human sacrifice in Souls' Day. The assimilation of Mexicans are not the only ones that it assured their place in the the two cultures was successful. commemorating their loved ones afterlife. The Aztecs displayed The Spaniards found that it was on the Day of the D ead People of skulls, that they kept as trophies, easier to conquer the Aztecs if all races join in the festivities. in the rituals to symbolize death they were allowed to keep some and rebirth. Unlike the Span- of their customs. you please retract that I was "unavailable" in regards to the voter info and if your reporter wishes to interview me as a CSUSM student who is also a candidate, please let me know as I would love the opportunity to speak about the issues. Sobe Drinks campus does not have any facilities large enough to accommodate this event, we hold it at the [CCAE]." DIA from page 1 CORRECTION ABOUT VOTING INFORMATION This is Rebecca Faubus. I stopped by the office 3 weeks ago and left my card and my flyer re; my candidacy for the Palomar College Governing Board. I and my associates, Nancy Chadwick, and Mark Evilsizer, are running on a slate against the incumbents. If you will go to www.citi zensforqualityeducation.or g you will see our platform and the many endorsements we have. So, could CAC Advisor Cindy Pollack commented, "A number of years ago we determined that we needed to do a large evening event at least once a year in order to accommodate the schedules of our students and Alumni who cannot attend daytime events. Since our fall Graduate and Professional School Fair and spring Teacher Education and Job Fairs are all during the day, we thought an evening event in the fall term would be a good start. 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This meeting took place on Thursday, Oct. 27th at 6:30 p.m. Larry Olsen, Event Coordinator of the Friends, offered his knowledge on overdevelopment of the ridgeline. Dr. Kimberly Knowles-Yanez, Cal State San Marcos' Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, spoke of her expertise in sustain^ able development. Incumbents and their opposition voiced campaign promises about visions of the future of San Marcos, and people of San Marcos came together in order to voice their opinions concerning matters of development. Olsen began the meeting with the agenda of opening remarks about the future of the ridgeline above Cal State San Marcos. The concerns expressed an emphatic urgency to curb the destruction of a natural piece of the community environment. The goals of the Friends is to establish awareness about decisive planning , issues, as well as to implement and increase natural areas for the community of San Marcos and to expand unity within a structurally developing community. Another goal is to establish a community that promotes healthy, sustainable growth, while maintaining a strong economy that contributes to an enjoyable "livability" in San Marcos, The Friends of Cerro de Las Posas understand the complexities about the smart growth of a community. Olsen expressed that smart growth is vital to the overall development of a growing city. He also implied that fast growth would endanger the native habitat of ridgeline. The proposition of a 150-acre golf course angers many citizens who are concerned with the calculated development of San Marcos' nature preserves. Previously, the community developed a long-standing plan to build -Griffith Jenkins Griffith, Park Commission, civic philanthropist, advocate of parklands, and fervent speaker of recreation for the health of Los Angeles." equity within the approach of a sustainable environment. She described the positive equity San Marcos obtained by sustaining and building a university. Double Peak boasts a moderate 5-mile terrain above Cal State San Marcos suitable for all forms of outdoor activity with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. The environment poses a spectacular view of surrounding North County and is the second highest peak in San Marcos. Olsen expressed, "Double The surrounding view shows the Peak Regional Park was the orig- community of San Marcos. This inal proposal of a park similar to is a terrain that brings people Griffith Park in Los Angeles.'' together by design. Facts can be obtained at Www.san-marcos.net Los Angeles Parks and Recreations said that Griffith Park Sustainable growth is imperautilizes 4,107-acres of commu- tive to the nature of the develnity terrain from the Griffith opmental design of San Marcos. observatory that looks down on Knowles-Yànez spoke of the the city and the surrounding hills growing concern about fast to an expansive wilderness that development. She educated the remains untouched. The park crowd on sustainable growth in looks down from Mount Hol- Seattle by briefly comparing the lywood and has received visits levels of environment, economy by as many as 10 million people and equity with San Marcos. per year. The Los Angeles Parks Knowles-Yànez likewise incorand Recreation said, "Griffith porated the mission of Cal State Park stands today a monument to San Marcos into the conversathe dedicated vision of one man- tion of the fairness of social "Cal State San Marcos is not an elite university. It's a university of the people!" emphasized Knowles-Yanez. park systems in San Marcos. Olsen's concerns grew as San Elijo Hills applied for a Conditional Use permit in order to construct a professional golf course. Construction of a golf course would eliminate the prospect of Double Peak Regional Park. The design of Double Peaks Park would include numerous trails, a substantial park for the community, open fields, nature sits and possibly an area to include entertainment venues. The Town Hall meeting proceeded to construct a vision of San Marcos by allowing candidates to speak about their views. Some candidates chose to speak about other issues concerning their campaigns. Candidate's promised to improve the future of San Marcos. San Marcos citizens and students remain key elements of smart growth. Citizens are the reason for the creation of nature preserves. San Marcos needs development with the implemental understanding of the environment, economics and equity. Knowles-Yanez said, "[you are] not born a citizen, you learn how to become a citizen... You work with what you can." RpiIMMIGRATION ^Q LEG/H CENTER A ll F amily-Based ( migration C ases H andled Insurance isn't what it used to be. Our people and technolog^are as diverse as ever. 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It is also coincidental that the day of the Columbine killings was also the largest single-day barrage of American-financed bombs raining down on Kosovo. By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer This movie is a must see for everyone. Bowling for Columbine is a documentary that takes a provocative look at guns and violence in America. It looks inside the minds of America and asks the question, "why?" I highly recommend that everyone see this movie, as it affects moviegoers and makes them above all THINK! Due to the complexity of the documentary, viewers may find themselves thinking about something totally different than the person sitting next to them. Startling facts were presented in this film regarding the following countries reporting their annual death tolls by gunfire being: Germany (381), France (255), Canada (165), the United Kingdom (68), Australia (65), Japan (39), and the USA leading the group by reporting a shocking 11,127 people. Another notable fact is that there are 10 million families in Canada, 7 million guns owned, and yet it has one of the lowest death rates caused by guns. Bowling for Columbine opened October 18th at Landmark theaters in Hillcrest and struck a chord within millions of people, beginning at opening night. This film offers satire, thoughtprovoking statements, and it is also a film that will not please everyone. Filmmaker Michael Moore is an investigative reporter, who presents, his findings through documentaries. He is credited with making pragmatic films such as Roger and Me, The Big One, and now, Bowling for Columbine, where he examines the social paradigms inherent in different sects of society. His directing tactics have been labeled as guerrillafilmmaking,because he does not censor his convictions or attempt to hide the truth from his audiences. CSUSM student Phuong Nguyen, a Communications major, commented on Michael Moore, saying, "Mike's smart, f un, witty, and whimsical. He has the uncanny ability to present issues relevant to all Americans in a way that doesn't alienate them." The title c omes-from the fact that the two individuals responsible for the tragedy at Columbine High School went bowling on the morning before Other notable interviews throughout the film include Marilyn Manson, Dick Clark, Michael Moore, writer, producer and director of Bowling for and a surprising interview with Columbine. Photo courtesy of michaelmoore.com National Rifle Association (NRA) spokesman Charleton the killing spree. Moore poses dressed in camouflage, during Heston, where Moore confronts the question, "instead of blaming target practice in the woods. him on his views of gun control violent music or violent movies and ownership in America. for the shootings, why not blame A member of the Militia bowling?" emphasizes, "If you are not I felt that Moore did an awearmed, you're in dereliction of some job of presenting sensitive In the aftermath of the 1999 duty." material to make people feel, shootings at Columbine High think, and react in ways that School, Moore looks at AmeriJames Nichols, brother of they never thought a movie could ca's fetish with guns, violence, Oklahoma City Bomber Terry move them. He opens the minds and feelings of fear. 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It has already made history by being the first documentary chosen to be part of the official festival competi- Who has a bigger influence on kids: Marilyn Manson or the President? Photo courtesy of michaelmoore.com. tion in almost 50 years. It was the only prize awarded that received a unanimous decision from the festival jury. CSUSM student Nguyen also said, "I was really frightened by the fact that we have such an obsession with guns and how easy it is for us to access them in America. I didn't want to piss off anyone in the theater for fear that they would pull out a gun and point it at me. I want to move to Canada!" This film is definitely a controversial look into America's fixation with fear, violence, and guns. It will make some people angry. The main messages that Moore attempts to share is that the 2nd Amendment of the "right to bear arms," does not mean that we have the right to use them on others. It conveyed an observation that Americans tend to rely on themselves to resolve conflicts instead of the government. He also suggests that fear, enhanced by the media's obsession with death and violent crime, may be the root cause of America's death-by-gun problem. Whether you agree with the director's conclusions after seeing this film isn't the issue - it is that you recognize the problem. This documented investigation surely will encourage people to really think about tough issues that America faces during this day in age. Go see this film with others, because you will want someone with whom to discuss this film, right alter you see it. Seeing the film should be mandatory for Americans. When interviewed at the Cannes Film Festival, Moore stated, "I thought it would be interesting to take a journey through this culture of fear. Most journalism does | be who, what, when; where, andhow questions, but very few people in the media a& why does this happen! Why do we have 250 million guns in our homes especially when thei^'s been a huge decrease in crime?" �Radical Approach to Self-Defense By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer Students who have taken the R.A.D. more than once say that it only gets better with time. Malorie Acevedo, 14, has taken R. A.D. classes since the age of 9 and delights in the fact that "there is always something new." On a dark and stormy night, a stranger approaches his victim in an alleyway. A struggle ensues but the woman being attacked successfully defends herself and manages to safely escape. This woman, along with thousands of other women nationwide, was ready to defend herself thanks to R.A.D. Patti Kinney, a CSUSM employee for Student Residential Life, has taken the R.A.D. class and was very satisfied with what she learned. "I leave each class session feeling excited; I give this course 100%++! I am so happy with what I have learned so far that I plan on continuing the R.A.D. training to the advanced level," she commented. R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) was developed by Larry Nadeau in 1989. To ensure that women of all ages would be capable of performing these methods, he tested all techniques on his mother perform prior to holding classes. Once he was sure that they worked, he compiled them into a 50-page self-defense handbook, which is used widely in classes today. R.A.D. students during simulation. Photo by Amber Rossland. This 12-hour basic self-defense course offers women instruction and practice in ways to fend off an attacker without the use of weapons, according to CSUSM R.A.D. instructor, Barbara Sainz. "This class shows you the more practical side of life; you will enjoy it, but you will also walk away with the skills needed to survive an attack," she added. It is now available at over 400 universities nationwide and is instructed by a select few law enforcement officers who are specially trained to teach these defense techniques. Sainz is one of three volunteers who teach the CSUSM R.A.D. class, along with her husband, Mario Sainz and Marlon Estepa, both CSUSM police officers. All three instructors freely give much of their time and efforts to educate women - young and old alike - in the art of self-defense. "Our goal is to teach realistic techniques to empower women," added Officer Sainz. When the instructors were asked why they enjoy doing this, Sainz remarked, "We love it Life Director, Bridget Blanshan, because we get to meet wonder- has been a R.A.D. enthusiast, as ful people." well as an instructor, for years. "I taught my first R.A.D. class Training sessions are broken- ! shortly after becoming an inup into four 3-hour long classes. structor in 1995. I was amazed The first class starts ttff i ^th Stuthe personal impact that the dents learning basic stances and program had on the women who verbalizations. By the second participated and still feel privisession, students learn a variety leged to be a part of something of techniques, including kicking so worthwhile. Violence against combos. Yet the most fun comes women is a reality in our society during the last class meeting, in and on our campuses, and being which simulation occurs. involved in the R.A.D. program is one opportunity to make During simulation, students a positive difference," Blanshan and instructors get into full pro- declared. tective gear in order to practice their newly learned techniques One of the best parts of this for hand-to-hand combat in a program is that it offers a lifesecure environment. During long self-defense opportunity, simulation, there are safety meaning that once women take monitors present to ensure the the class, they can return again safety of students and instructors and again at no additional cost. alike. This portion of the class This allows previous R.A.D. stuis videotaped for the students to dents to join in on future classes review immediately following to practice their techniques and the exercise. The videotaping of exercise their skills. the exercise is important because most students get an adrenaline rush, develop tunnel vision, and memory loss during the actual event. Kinney was so satisfied with the training she received in the R.A.D. class that she plans to join the newest club on campus, C.A.S.A. Founded by CSUSM student, Carey Moya, This club was established to encourage more female students to join in on protecting themselves. C.A.S.A. is an acronym for Cougars Active Self-Defense Association, which is scheduled to start weekly club meetings on campus in ACD 301 beginning Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. This CSUSM club will encourage women to defend themselves and promote the usage of safety techniques. The next scheduled R.A.D. classes begin in early November. Due to lack of space on campus, CSUSM's R.A.D. classes are presently offered across the 78 freeway at the Regional Emergency Training Center in San Marcos. The cost for lifetime training is $20, which goes to fund maintenance of equipment and training materials. For more information on R.A.D. classes, visit: www.csusm.edu/rad/ or call 760-750-4567. For more information on C.A.S.A., visit www.geocities.com/csusmcasa/ or call 760-747-8960. Due to the intense nature of the simulation exercise, students are debriefed and given a wellness check before being allowed to leave. The debriefing period is also used to point out to students how well they did, and to cheer for their performance and enhanced skills. After attending the October R.A.D. classes, Kit-Bacon Gressitt, 45, commented, "This class is incredibly helpful in teaching self-defense tactics. This is the first step; I feel more confident in myself, and I would like to do it again." R.A.D. students applying the techniques learned during simulation. Photo by Amber Rossland. CSUSM Student Residential S Y S T E M S �" Latinologues" l lega a S an D iego Por MARTHA SARABIA Editora Principal La obra de teatro "Latino logues" llega a San Diego. En su primer día de estreno, el viernes nov. 25, los actores latinos Rick Nájera, René Lavan y Lina Acosta recibieron una ovación de pie al final de dicha presentación. Najera es nativo de San Diego, Lavan es cubano y Acosta es colombiana creando así un mosaico latino. "Latinologues" es una obra cómica de teatro donde los actores usan las experiencias de los latinos en los Estados Unidos para crear una noche de entretenimiento total. Los actores representan a personajes de diferentes países latinos y recrean las vidas de ellos en Estados Unidos en diferentes escenas. Estas escenas son en mayor parte monólogos con algunas excepciones en donde más de un actor actúa. La comedia tiene alrededor de 10 monólogos y dura un poco menos de dos horas. Algunos de los temas representados en la obra incluyen la inmigración de los latinos a EE.UU. y sus experiencias con "la migra", al igual que la versión del pasaje P I C o m e d y W i t h o u t B orders Courtesy Illustration / The Pride de la Biblia donde Moisés es conLos actores hacen un excelente siderado el líder del pueblo judío, trabajo al representar sus perque en este caso es el "Mexican sonajes tan humorísticamente y Moses" interpretado por Nájera. en la mayoría de los casos tan El popular y controversial realísticamente. El norteño que acontecimiento de la pelea por baila quebradita, al igual que la custodia de Elián Gonzáles el homosexual latino en Holtambién es representado en esta lywood, y la flamante reina de comedia donde hasta se habla de belleza, son personajes que están Fidel Castro. llenos de humor y actuados con excelencia. No obstante, esta obra de teatro también tiene monólogos Más que hacer reír por las situque tratan temas locales donde aciones que los latinos enfrentan los mechistas de la Universidad en los Estados Unidos, "LatinoEstatal en San Diego son vícti- logues" presenta una realidad, mas de la sátira de estos actores, algunas veces muy cruda y al igual que la ciudad de San triste, pero que al fin y al cabo es Isidro. De la misma manera se la realidad. nombran a algunos políticos y barrios locales de San Diego. Cabe destacar que además de haber escrito esta comedia, de dirigirla y estelarizarla, Nájera tiene una calidad humorística innata ya que su interpretación no es solamente excelente pero es súper divertida. Nájera escribió que no hay una experiencia latina como no hay una experiencia americana. Él escribió que en ningún otro lugar la experiencia latina es más relevante que en San Diego y que un solo monólogo no puede contar la historia de la experiencia latina. "Entretenimiento es mi primer prioridad para una audiencia," dijo Nájera. Sin embargo, cabe destacar que algunos de los personajes femeninos interpretados por Acosta son muy estereotípicos. Este es el caso de las jóvenes embarazadas a temprana edad, al igual que la presentación de las latinas como personas pasionales representadas en un monólogo. Desafortunadamente, como lo demuestran las estadísticas, el caso de las adolescentes embarazadas es la triste realidad, ya que hay muchas latinas jóvenes en esta situación, pero en el caso de la ardiente mujer latina no deja de ser estereotípico y muy machista ya que no todas las latinas son tan sensuales. TWIN OAKS @ G uaranteed A uto S ervice P rofessional Technicians Tune-up • Brakes Full Service Car Care! Tires & Batteries 760-752-7600 102 E. Carmel Street - S an Marcos, C A (Corner of Twin Oaks Valley Road & Hwy. 78) 1 0 % O ff P a r t s & L a b o r W i t h T h i s A D ! La gran parte del guión es en inglés; sin embargo, los actores usan palabras en español desde el principio hasta el final de la obra. Sin el sabor y significado de estas palabras, definitivamente la obra no sería igual de divertida y mucho menos realista. La luz y el sonido tanto como la escenografía son de buen gusto. Las paredes móviles permiten que el escenario se ajuste a la escena; el piso es una representación del calendario azteca; y el vestuario es una buena representación de los personajes y va de acuerdo con lo satírico y en ocasiones exagerado de la obra. Además, hay una pequeña pantalla que refleja fotos e información de la siguiente escena a la audiencia. "Latinologues" sé ha presentado en toda la nación en varias formas. La comedia también tuvo una presentación especial donde más actores latinos participaron y los fondos recaudados en esta presentación serán donados a Project Concern International, que es una organización de beneficencia dedicada a proveer el tan necesitado cuidado de salud a los niños de Tijuana y San Diego. Este fue el caso de la presentación del 26 de octubre donde Jacob Vargas, de la película Trafile; el actor venezolano Fernando Carrillo, de la telenovela mexicana Rosalinda; Roselyn Sánchez, d eRushHour2 y otros actores latinos participaron. Recuerden que hay que apoyar al verdadero talento latino. Así que si tienen la oportunidad de asistir a esta comedia, no dejen de hacerlo. La comedia estará en San Diego hasta el domingo 24 de noviembre en el Teatro Lyceum del San Diego Repertory Theatre localizado en Downtown San Diego en Horton Plaza. Interesados pueden visitar sandiegorep.com para mayor información. 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Gated community with friendly, bi-lingual staff. Mariposa Apartments, 221 SmilaxRd. (760) 727-8600. �Halloween in Vegas By MELISSA REED Pride Staff Writer After midterms I decided to party this Halloween with Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock in Vegas. We visited all the local hot spots like "The Fetish and Fantasy Ball," Club " Curve" "Studio 54," and the after-hours club, "Seven." In actuality, Anderson was my friend Theresa, and Rock was her boyfriend, Mike, but after putting back a couple of drinks at the table, Vegas vacationers couldn't tell the difference. And we didn't t ell Angels, S&M lovers, and monsters. One man had a costume completely made out of peacock feathers glued directly to his body. One of the girls had a costume made in a similar fashion with rose petals. Another beautiful and daring woman had a costume that was made out of "CAUTION" tape wrapped around lier three times in thé right spots to cover what she had to. Some of the more a m u sin g couples were a Priest and an altar boy, Pebbles and Bam-Bam all grown up, and Adam and Eve. "The Fetish and Fantasy Ball" is an annual party held on the last Saturday before Halloween. The party calls for scantily dressed females and monstrous males to dress in the most exotic I went as Little Red Riding clothes they can find and attend a Hood, but my costume failed costume party in the Las Vegas in comparison to these really Sports Arena. fabulous get-ups. The costume contest winner, a monster from Although there were some Lord of the Rings, won $500, who wore the usual costume and his costume was spectacuthat can be purchased at Party lar. Although it was great fun City, most of the costumes were people-watching at the ball, it amazing and included imperson- did take fifteen minutes to get a ated celebrities, Victoria Secret drink at thé bar, and the music wasn't all that great. Although there were 5,000 partygoers at the event, it wasn't the jampacked atmosphere that one may expect at a club. The Sports Arena was cooled to 65 degrees, far too cold for Little Red Riding Hood, and so we left to go to club C urve.. ting people into the unused portion of the VIP section. Drinks at this club were about $9 a piece, reasonable for Vegas, and so we stayed and danced for a few hours. By 3 am the club was emptying out and so we went to the after-hours club, Seven. Seven is open 24 hours a day 7 When we days a week and is a great afterarrived Curve hours club. When we arrived, we were a little Seven was just starting to pick upset about the up with the real party animals t wenty-dollar from all the other clubs that weekend cover were closing down. This club charge for iias a $10 charge unless you are a both men and local, and our costumes weren't women. Fortu- crazy enough to get us in free. nately for us, ince many 6f the other costume S the bouncer was a friend of a parties were endings the club was friend, and we got in free. Key filled with Halloween creatures to Vegas is to make friends with dancing to a mix of hip hop and a local - they always get in free. trance. Once in the club, we danced to top forty music mixed in with After a couple more hours .Hip Hop. of dancing we decided it was time to sit down and relax, but Although the club was smaller unfortunately, the inside seating than some of the others in Vegas, at Seven is very strictly guarded it was a great atmosphere and VIP only and the only other seats a lot warmer than the Sports are located on the outside patio. Arena. Club Curve had plenty of Vegas in late October is on averdancing room and sitting space age about 50 degrees at night and and was very lenient about let- since it was raining we decided Meet the Duclunars b y J osh C lements to call it a night, We spent our previous night at Studio 54 in the MGM Hotel and Casino. This was a far better club than I expected it to be with a lot of f un people. The cover in this club is $20 for men on the weekends and always free for women. The Go-Go Dancing Girls and Boys on pedestals i n the club were great dancers and very attractive. The music was a mix of top forty and old school from the seventies and eighties. About every hour they had a performer twirling down from the ceiling, or something like bubbles falling from above. The club was three levels with two large dance floors and plenty of sitting room, VIP or not. Drinks were $9-10 dollars a piece but the bartenders do buybacks if you tip them. The club is open from 104 but was mostly empty by 3 am when we left. Halloween in Vegas is definitely a great time, but book far in advance, otherwise the rooms and the airfare can be a bit pricey. CSUSM Student Submission 'So... WY WS y uc vieii i amays SAIDBOT-rTHERE j s A N AIV^Y Y 0 \ H ~ H o fV I f I'D ^srtiRr sAy N £ e W R A A Je6 v R OK T O /ABRD\DeREb o N _ / B o f n rîs W E E I H D "O U£ R ~ Stt\RT. y ( NOT M y HR A T /A " A 6 0 0 F / NAtf£TA6NAME. �interview I didn't mention that the event was co-sponsored by Associated Students, Inc. Without the generous cash donation and other support from ASI, we would not have been able to host the barbecue. So though we sincerely appreciate the praise, kudos are also in order for ASI, for their contributions behind the scenes. Also I would like to express our association's gratitude to the students for allowing us to serve you! Every veteran that Brownlee in the Tuesday, Octo- participated in the barbecue Gr e et 1n g s ber 15,2002 edition of The Pride. had a GREAT time serving hungry students and we I want to thank the Pride staff However, apparently during the were able to build a higher for the excellent article by Jeff Dear Pride Editorial Staff, I am writing in response to your question "What do you think about The Pride publishing articles in Serbian? Or in other languages?" publish in other languages has been set and defended (very well) in an article by Editor, Martha Sarabia. I know The Pride works hard to not discriminate; so there should be no opposition to publishing letters and/or articles in Serbian, or any other language. I am all for a multi-language As Martha Sarabia pointed newspaper. I don't believe that out, in the October 8,2002 issue, The Pride can, nor should, pick and choose which languages to "We [The Pride] are celebratpublish, since the precedent to ing equal opportunity when we Dear Editor: In response to Melissa Reed's "Separate But Not Equal Two," the author appears to support an inclusive education curriculum, but her tone and vocabulary suggest otherwise. She shows a typical lack of understanding of both the history and mechanics of prejudice and discrimination in America and twists the usage of words out of their historical context. On the one hand, she says ethnic literature pieces should be included in American Literature and not put into sepa- rate courses. On the other, she ignores the pervasive belief by Whites that they are not raced and that "ethnicity" is reserved for people of color. While she is correct that those of British and other European origins are also "ethnic", this is not how this term is used by the vast majority of White Americans. To imply that putting ethnic literature in a separate course is "asinine" reflects her underlying attitudes and beliefs and ignorance of past struggles to incorporate them in traditional American Literature classes. Simplify your retirement investing decisions. level of camaraderie, which in my opiifion makes everyone involved a winner. Thanks everyone, and we hope to see you at next years 3rd annual CSUSM Veterans' Association Barbecue, Dear Martha Sarabia, energy that your work producéd. I saw many smiles and happy faces, and the kids in my class painted extra well because they were able to see that someone on this side of the border cares. I just wanted to say thank for the articles about Art Defends. They were good and your coverage of the exhibit is really appreciated. I took several papers down to the community as they were in Spanish and the articles were read on the air (the community has a radio station). I wish you would have been there to feel all the positive Gary Taylor President CSUSM Veterans' Association Thank you a lot, Elvia Meza CSUSM junior majoring in Global Business Management include writing in a language language then that language is that is spoken by a significant significant to the population, as part of our population." Milica every individual is significant.) Racic has shown, in LETTERS I believe that giving the October 15,2002 issue that her native language, people the opportunity to have Serbian, is "a significant part articles and/or letters in their of our [CSUSM] population." native language is, as Milica Consequently, there should be Racic said, "[celebrating] diverno problem publishing the article sity in REAL terms." All stuthat Milica Racic wrote, in Ser- dents should have the "privilege bian. (If even one person of a to promote their language to the population speaks a "foreign" CSUSM community," as CSUSM "is renowned for advocating and promoting diversity." In keeping with Ms. Sarabia's previously published and herein quoted article, The Pride is obligated to publish articles and/or letters in languages other than English. Let's truly celebrate diversity! it clear to me that many parents and teachers from the dominant group in our society (e.g., those of European descent or "White ethnics" in Ms. Reed's terms) continually resist attempts to broaden the American Literature curriculum to include the works of so-called "non-traditional" (read People of Color) authors in a majority of the middle and high schools and many colleges across America. The scarcity of truly "American" (as Ms. Reed puts it) Literature and History courses has resulted in the creation of Ethnic Studies Programs across America, because people of color often had no other avenues to achieve these goals. drawing attention to certain ethnicities at the expense of others ("discrimination" she calls it), this assumes that the dominant European culture would pay much attention to these "ethnicities" if this were not done. The history of the struggles for such reform in the past has demonstrated how difficult it is. The day it will be possible to have truly "American" literature classes throughout the land without the need for separate multiethnic classes will be a major milestone, but it is not at all clear that we have reached that point. It is sad and disheartening to see people, who apparently know little about the Civil Rights Era and what it meant to people at that time, turn the language of this important period against the very people íwho have been seeking equal opportunity for all in America (e.g,"the university is promoting the idea of separate but equal." ). My experiences as an educator involved in cultural and race relations both inside and outside the United States (e.g., Peace Corps teacher in Africa, director of student exchange programs, chair of the multicultural committee at Palomar College, ombudsman for the Poway Unified School District) have made Sincerely, Rebecca Lagger Junior Philip de Barros Adjunct Professor CSUSM If Ms. Reed believes that one is Take the Class! You are here Retirement join the Staff! NOTICE: The CSUSM Spring schedule is wrong! Retirement investing may seem complicated. But 1 can show you how State Farm Mutual Fwtdsn and the tax benefits of an IRA could simplify your choices. 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(Underwriter and Distributor of Securities Products), O ne State Farm Plaza, Bioominglon, Illinois 617100001 * 1-800-447-4930 CRN for COMM 316 is 22401 CRN for LTWR 316 is 22365 See you there! �By GERALD JONES Pride Staff Writer I bet all of you have seen the movies Rosewood, Amistad, Just Cause, Two Can Play that Game, The Hurricane, Menace to Society, Roots, Malcolm X, Men of Honor and so on. Actually, I bet most of you who are reading this article have not seen these movies, if any of them. Why is that? Is it that most o f these movies have almost a complete black cast? Is it that promotion of these movies was inadequate? Or could it be that these movies were targeted for a specific audience? Or could it be that most of these movies make E schew O bfuscation Eschew - To avoid; shun Obfuscate - To make so confused or opaque as to be difficult to perceive or understand; for instance: "A great effort was made to obfuscate the truth." Travis Olp's recent articles in The Pride regarding the Progressive Activists Network's (PAN) recent War Forum were misrepresentative and misleading. The point of this forum was to give student? a chance to hear a side of the discourse regarding the proposed war on Iraq that is typically obscured by our national media. The two articles, a "news" piece entitled, "PAN Hosts War Forum" and White America take an introspective look about the past and the present of how Blacks have been mistreated and are continually mistreated on a more covert level. And, yet no one wants to take any responsibility. What paints an even clearer picture is when you take a look around the movie theaters and see who attends a movie such as the recently released comedy Barber Shop, or the overlooked shocking epic of a whole town being burned to ashes in the movie "Rosewood". From my own observation more times than not it is more probable to see a more diverse group of people in the theater where blacks are portrayed in comical situations than in dramatic social conscious roles. It is much easier viewing a film where black actors are making f un of themselves or cracking jokes about each others mama than to watch the innocent be wrongly accused, discriminated against, beaten, and/or killed. Anytime we go see a movie we would love to walk out of a movie feeling light-hearted happy and giddy, but life isn't that way and never has been. To explore this further, did you ever stop to think why Halle Berry and Denzil Washington with their long list of credits, accolades, and in depth his opinion piece entitled, "War Panel Way Too Subjective" were both replete with symptoms of a larger problem inherent in both The Pride and mainstream media in general. The problem is that contemporary "news" coverage in our society has become little more than a collection of sound bytes with typically very little explanation of the sound bytes. When there is explanation given, it's usually as brief and lacking in substance as the sound byte that was given. Contemporary media is not entirely to blame for this problem: As consumers of this "news", we validate this shoddy reporting every time we see stories like those written by Olp and his national media counterparts when we don't speak up, clarify their misrepresentations, and demand substantiate this quote, "..innate that they do a better job. nature of contention." Innate nature is redundant, "[quoting Here are some quotes from panelist Prof. Seleski] The right Olp's articles that are either false, has to understand it is not the misrepresentative, or examples of '30's. The left has to understand it shoddy reporting: "...Erick Roper is not the '60's." Olp assumes we gave...concise dissertations..." all know what she meant, "..the Concise dissertation, is an forum was not open whatsoever." oxymoron; if _ "They [students] never you aren't sure L , t , l l U K d had a chance to ask how to spell someone's name, questions, either." FALSE. PAN ask someone who does. "His President Manal Yamout, more [panelist Dick Eiden] passionate than once told the audience if and liberal beliefs came blazing they wanted to ask questions that through..." What is meant by, they could step up to the mic, "liberal beliefs"? Are we to which a couple students, most assume everyone defines that the notably a Canadian student, did. same? " 'If the government tells "I was not able to collect so much the truth, it is a coincidence', as a single quote from a member said Eiden." Olp doesn't see fit of the listeners." Don't blame to tell his readers even one of PAN for your inadequacies as a the many examples Eiden gave to reporter Olp. character portrayals, why each of them finally won an Oscar for portraying some of the most life, troubled, shady, trashy, characters in their careers? Hundreds of movies are released each year, but what is more interesting is to recognize which and what films get the most publicity and who goes to see them. I cannot force a person to watch and pay for something they refuse to deal with or refuse to believe exists. In our media driven society, we have been programmed to think that if a situation or a problem has no direct effect on me, then I don't have to deal with it. But I am making you think about why you have overlooked these films and what your rational or more importantly your excuse was for not seeing them. I challenge you to come out from your comfort zone for just one evening and see one of the films that I mentioned regardless of how uncomfortable or squeamish they may make you feel. If you have a hard time watching these films and are left wondering how could anyone have endured such injustice, then most likely you got the point of the movie. Olp got one thing right, "..it [the forum] was an avenue for PAN to push their agenda.." One item on that agenda is to expose students to perspectives they are not normally exposed to. PAN didn't include pro-war speakers on the panel because that's all anyone ever hears on this subject in the mainstream media anyways. I could continue to clarify other inadequacies from Olp's articles but I've already exceeded my sound byte limit: Students wanting further clarifications should contact me at roper004@csusm.edu. Erik Roper CSUSM student tina's deli 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. 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Guest speaker Regina Coffman, CEO of Intelligent Nutrition, came to CSUSM to talk about her new weight loss software. By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer CSUSM's With the holiday season approaching, many will cringe at the amount of food that some will be piling upon their plates. Luckily,.there is light at the end of the tunnel-Qf obesity; Regina Coffman and herproduct, Intelligent Nutrition. "w Women's Rites to a conclusiong with a showing of Señorita Extraviada, a Coffman was Friday's guest speaker for "Inside the Executive's Chair," a Business 482 class held every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. in Academic Hall, room 102. The class consists of a series of questions from the instructors, students, and members in attendance, all directed at different aspects of business, to the different guest speaker every week - this week's guest was Coffman. Coffman is the founder and CEO of Intelligent Nutrition. She was not always the successful entrepreneur that she is today, however it was clear that fitness has played a huge roll in her career development. Not only is Coffman a bodybuilding champion and a former manager of the Gold's Gym Nutritionalysis Program, but she is also a graduate of Northwestern Instructor Training in anatomy. She took first place in many national bodybuilding events, including the 1998 Los Angeles Bodybuilding Championship, the 1996 Vancouver Natural Bodybuilding Championship, and first place and best poser in the 1996 Ft. Lewes Bodybuilding Championship. Coffman has eight years of experience as an aerobics instructor and also won third place in the 1996 Corvalis Ironman. See INSIDE, page 3 Asian Artist Presents the Lives of Asian Women Jude Narita looks into the past andv present lives of Asian women. Symposium was brought documentary film, by acclaimed Chicana film maker Lourdes Environmental Artist Comes to Campus Mierle Laderman Ukelei shows how trash can be used to create art. Portillo. The purpose of Señorita Extraviada is to raise awareness about the killing of women in CiudadJuarez, Chijuajua Mexico. Seussical the Musical Colors what an intrinsic, phenomenal, plethora of colors. Seussical the Musical boasts an acid trip specifically gear towards children and adults that revel in the sweet, seduction of childhood innocence. Courtesy photo / The Pride To date, over 200 women in Ciudad Juarez have been raped and murdered. Almost all of which are still unsolved. By MARIA ACUÑA Pride Staff Writer SOLEDAD 150 people in attendance as a special presentation at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Portilio is a MexiDr. Linda Pershing, Chair of can-born and Chicana identified the CSUSM Women's Studies writer, director, and producer, Program and Cultural Theorist, whose films have focused on the was the facilitator for a series of search for Latino identity. presentations that the Women's Rites Symposium offered here Before the show, Portilio last week. As part of the panel, spoke about how the film came Lourdes Portillo presented her into being, saying that she was documentary film "Señorita inspired to make this film when extraviada/Missing young she learned of 180 girls who women/' which concluded the had been raped, kidnapped, and events organized by the Visual killed in Ciudad Juarez, Chi* and Performing Arts Depart- huahua, Mexico* and that there ment. was no solution to the mysteries She saw that ies were hopeless to The film was shown last Thursday at 7:00 pM, t o about Californians Pass Prop 47 and that the situation had not changed for almost ten years. She applied for and received funding for her project, and began the investigations of these slaughters. The film Missing young women was finished last year and has been presented in several universities and Latin American communities. It carries across the reality of Juarez's families, whose daughters have disappeared and been found dead, if found at all. The documentary shows how the Mexican government has given evasive families-or has See S E^ORITA,Jiige2L to build new classrooms and upgrade older buildings, upgrade and modernize aging laboratoProp 47 will pour billions of dollars into California's education system to keep up with the changing population ries, libraries and research facilities, along with wiring classand technology. rooms to give students access By TERESA MCNULTY Education Facilities Bond Act of to technology and computers, Pride Staff Writer 2002" passed by approximately and to make safety and seismic a 14 percent margin during last improvements. Proposition 47, called "The Tuesday's elections. The propoKindergarten-University Public sition will provide the funding Proposition 47 is a $13.05 Sports: Cougars Excel Competition Cougars Cross Country wins the men's cross country competition and the women's team take second place at the Titan Invitational. billion general obligation bond for construction and renovation of public education facilities. Approximately, $1.65 billion will be allocated to the California State University, the University of California and California Community Colleges. Out of the $1.65 billion, CSU schools will See PROP 47, page 3 �Señorita Extraviada closes Women's Rites Symposium ,<„„_, Locals scoure the desert looking for missing girls. Courtesy photo / The Pride. found scapegoats in order to justify its ineptitude. The film also demonstrates that the politicians, people in power, and the police are involved in the killings. Portillo uses the art of filmmaking as an approach to denunciate the cruel reality of Mexican corruption, and she wants to help the poor people who have suffered from those horrible crimes in Ciudad Juarez. was asked if she would like to do the same kind ofjob about the tragedies in the south of Mexico, and she answered that she has been thinking about going to Quintana Roo to start a film over there. Another question was about the lack of good Mexican laws and how that impacts corruption in that country. She said that Mexico has good laws but it has a lot of corruption in the cities and near the USA-Mexico After the presentation of the border. "One reason why there movie, Portillo answered ques- are so many problems is because tions from the audience. She the drugs that are coming from Colombia through Mexico are coming here. [The USA is] the biggest consumer of illegal drugs, and we are lending a hand to Mexico in that corruption," said Portillo. Finally, Portillo invited everyone who could to gather in the Zocalo in Mexico City on Nov. 25 to protest in front of the presidential palace and ask President Fox to do something, about the murders. She also encouraged the public to collaborate in helping the family's victims of Juarez, and suggested helping by writing letters to the Mexican President Vicente Fox and to the U.S. President George W. Bush, and/or contacting organizations that are working to bring these issues to justice. She ended the presentation by giving her e-mail address to all who want to help. For those interested in finding more about the topic, who want to send contributions and letters, or who want to help in any other way, they Lourdes Portillo, filmmaker. can access Portillo's web site at Courtesy photo / The Pride. www.lourdesportillo.com. SDPD Wages War on Racial Profiling By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Staff Writer Sergeant Robert Lewis of the San Diego Police Department gave a symposium on the problems surrounding racial profiling in San Diego County at 1:00 p.m. last Thursday in Academic Hall, room 402. Lewis, who has been on the force for 17 years, is the department's expert on racial profiling and works as a community relations officer liaison to Chief of Police David Bejarano. According to Lewis and the SDPD, "Any officer who targets a citizen based solely on their race and for no other reason, that officer is guilty of racial profiling." Even during a time in this nation's history when people have seen a dramatic reduction in crime in virtually every major city in America over the last 10 years, the subject of racial profiling has remained a veritable hotbed of controversy. What makes this issue so controversial is not only the fact that it is almost impossible to prove that a person has been a victim of racial profiling, but that it is, at times, even more difficult to discern whether or not people have actually been racially profiled in the first place. From Jan. to Dec. 2000, the SDPD participated in a "vehicle stop study" in order to provide the community with a comprehensive view of vehicle stops conducted by its officers. According to Lewis, the desired outcome of this study was to help the police and the surrounding communities achieve a better understanding of police practices and to ensure fairness. The SDPD believes that by instituting the study, they can allay public perception of racial profiling by officers, strengthen police/community partnership, and retain trust and credibility with citizens. The department was also confident that the results of the data would prove that they honor their claim that they do not practice racial profiling. . Contrary to department claims, the results of the study showed that Hispanics and African Americans were overrepresented in vehicle stops in comparison to San Diego's driving-age resident population. Hispanics represent 20.2 percent of the population in San Diego, but they represented 29 percent of all vehicle stops. Similarly, African Americans represent 8 percent of the population of San Diego, but they represented 11.7 percent of two-pronged attack. First, they vehicle stops in 2000. intend to participate in more in-depth analyses to clarify and Furthermore, the study shows explain apparent patterns in that once stopped, Hispanics and the vehicle stop data. Secondly, African Americans are more they will be installing trainlikely to be both searched and ing modules on racial profiling arrested than Caucasians and into the curriculum of the San Asians. In fact, 11.4 percent of Diego County Regional Law Hispanics and 10.1 percent of Enforcement Training Academy African Americans who were for new officers, along with stopped by the Police in 2000 adding awareness courses to were searched. On the other the Regional Officer Training hand, Asian and Caucasian driv- Program, which is directed to the ers who were stopped by police more tenured officers. were only searched 3.2 percent of the time. Being that this issue, once ingrained in the societal psyche, Lewis contends that the SDPD is nearly impossible to quell, the has recognized the preceding SDPD believes that public awarepoints as problems and is con- ness seminars given by men and tinuing to work toward promot- women like Sergeant Lewis are ing a more racially equal system the first and most logical step to of law enforcement. In order resolving, or at least reducing, to rectify these dilemmas, the incidents of racial profiling. department plans to employ a �Japanese Education in California classr By JENNIFER JARRELL Pride Staff Writer M M n V C HWA K AKAGAWA V AMANASNI S HIZUOKA n NGN AAO « I T OVAMA The Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana (JSSDT), a non-profit membership organization founded in 1996, hosted their second annual education »bufatoli summit Saturday, Nov. 9, in ** s « map) M C C M Manchester Hall at the UniiOM » HK M6 0K 0 a A O a? HOM OM M RSI A IH versity of San Diego. The goal behind the summit, which was held last year at SDSU, is to « BKW IA A introduce contemporary JapaYZK I tt GMA « MAAI UM nese culture into California and Tijuana classrooms by recruiting Map courtesy ofwww.shunya.net/Pictures/Japan/Japan.htm top-notch educators from all over the U.S. to instruct San Diego and Baja California educators at ing, and opportunities in educa- to be open to other cultures of the tion and business..." world as well," Harting said. the K-12 levels. 26 M «7 a» a» at a« a» ai M M * 4 « « 7 • n AKITA W ATE MVAm Y AMAGATA N »GATA RJXUSMMA T OCHK» »2 S A R A H » T» T OKYO "The idea behind the summit is not just to talk about Japanese culture, but to provide hands-on exercises for teachers during these workshops," said Dr. Peter Zwick, director of university global affairs at CSUSM and chair of the education counsel of JSSDT. Within the Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana's Tayori Newsletter, JSSDT president Michael Inoue provided readers with the JSSDT vision " ...to become a tri-national bridge of friendship, cultural understand- Barbara Harting, journalism professor at SDSU and part of the JSSDT hostess committee, explained that educators have an obligation to keep the international lines of communication open and to encourage students to learn about different cultures. According to Harting, these ideals can be achieved by giving teachers the latest information about Japan and helping teachers educate their students with that information. "We need to inspire children at the elementary and high school levels to understand Japanese culture which will hopefully teach them EH?ME aa m « « 4a 44 V AMAGUCHi N AGASAKI S AGA F UXUOKA OîTA K UMAMOTO 4 * KAGOSHMMA « 7 O KiNAffA "There are a large number of Japanese industry people who come to live here [San Diego] and want to learn about the U.S. There are also many Japanese firms in San Diego and Tijuana, which makes it important for these three cultures to learn about each other," Harting added with regards to why the JSSDT is so crucial to education. Grade levels - elementary, middle, and high school - were divided into a series of workshops constructed by the JSSDT. After check-in and introduction at eight o'clock a.m., teachers People of Color Students of Color Who Attend California State Universities are Finding Themselves Discriminated Against on Applying for Law school By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer SHM3A K YÒTO N ARA W AKAYAMA Ô 8AKA H VÔGO T orroni O KAYAMA K AGAWA T OKUSHSMA passing of proposition 209, which got rid of Affirmative Action, it's getting harder for minorities to get Students in the California State into law schools. University school system applying for law school are finding themDespite the discriminatory law selves being discriminated against school application process there in a "supposedly neutral process," are ways applicants can get around said Anthony Solana who is an the discrimination despite their active member of La Raza Law GPA or LSAT score. Solana, along Students Association at UCLA with other students from La Raza School of Law. Law Students Association, have put out a guide with helpful advice Applicants are getting points for the student interested in applydeducted from their personal ing for law school. In the guide it index number (PIN), which is the shows that focusing on academics, ranking system that law schools accomplishments, and experiences use, regardless of the score they is very important. received in the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Their GPA, Getting a letter of recommendaLSAT score, and the undergradu- tion, preferably from the Dean or ate college determine the appli- the Dept. Adviser, is highly reccant's PIN. The PIN is lowered ommended. The applicant should if the undergraduate college the also put down their achievements applicant attended has an average and how many hours they worked low score on the LSAT, regardless and why. Solana says that his goal is not to discourage minorities of the individual's effort. from applying to law school, but to According to Solana, "Students encourage them to assemble their are getting points deducted because application better than the student they did not go to a UC or an Ivy who had the privilege of having League school." He also said t hat," their father set aside a college fund UC schools have more information for them. than California State Universities" Solana said, "Most importantly making it easier for students that be confident in yourself." go to UC schools to get into law school. Solana believes that this For more information or to is " full on discrimination" against download La Raza Guide visit: people of color who attended Cali- www.geocities.com/uclaw_laraza fornia State Universities. With the were split up into their respective groups and lead into rooms of a neighboring building where they were taught strategies on how to bring Japanese life into their * classrooms. There were three series of each grade level of the workshops which started at nine o'clock Illustration by a.m. and ended at about three o' Desmond Barca clock p.m. with an hour break for historical fiction, age-specific lunch. Internet sites, and contemporary Japanese lifestyle, cuisine and At the elementary level, Selena education. Lai, Curriculum Specialist at Stanford University; Patricia At the high school level, Keiko Ward, retired elementary teacher Schneider, Linda Wojtan, and from Washington; and Keiko Greg Francis, Curriculum speSchneider, Consultant for Sabocialist at Stanford University, ten Web Design in New Mexico provided teachers with more taught San Diego and Tijuana Japanese Internet resources, educators about Japanese literary Japanese economics including techniques such as haiku, calligraphy and Japanese art including cpnsumer trends, and an introhandmade Japanese paper, as duction of the ongoing debate well as how to use the Internet regarding the atomic bomb. to get connected to classes in Just about anyone can become Japan. a member of the society. Benefits include participation in At the middle school level, events, monthly newsletters, Oralee Kramer, middle school initiations to events, and opporteacher from Washington; Keiko tunities to participate in JSSDT Schneider, Web Consultant; and committees. For information Linda Wojtan, Curriculum spe- about membership fees and cialist and consultant on Japan programs log on to www.japanin schools in Nebraska, showed society.org. teachers how to teach Japanese Inside the Executive's Chair from page 1 Academically, Coffman has To use the software, customers an Associate of Applied Sci- answer a series of questions in ence degree from Clark College order to develop a diet that is with emphasis in Biochemistry specific to them, which makes of Nutrition and Advanced it different for every individual Biology, as well as Graduating using the program. 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This means that Intelligent Nutrition is the software will give users Coffman's software, which is a specific diet that fits their basically a diet plan for many needs, and they can actually different types of individuals. lose weight by eating the right Prop 47 Passes receive $496 million with 408.2 million going to the University of California and $746 million will go directly to California Community Colleges. ence area and a 100-seat open computer lab, along with 1,500 reader stations wired for the Internet and broad wireless capability that will allow users to connect to the Internet throughout the More specifically Cal State library. San Marcos will receive a total of $9,417,000 and out The passing of Proposiof that money $7,431,000 will tion 47 will not increase go to the Library Informa- property taxes. The bonds tion Center's equipment and will be repaid from state $1,986,000 will go to the revenues over 30 years. Nor Telecommunications Infra- will its passing create any structure. new taxes. foods at the right time and in the right amounts. Of course exercise is important, but with Intelligent Nutrition, the emphasis is on the foods, not the fitness. Another enjoyable aspect of Intelligent Nutrition's diet program is the fact it can be customized. If there is a favorite food, or a special dessert that people like, they can incorporate it into their weekly diet without feeling guilty and losing track of the diet. For more information about Intelligent Nutrition or Regina Coffman, visit her website at www.iddiet.com. from page 1 tive expenses. The money will be used strictly for construction, renovation and repair of school facilities. Bond money cannot be used for salaries or other related administrative expenses. The passing of this bond will benefit California's economy by creating an estimated 250,000 jobs in the state relating to construction and other related industries. [www.smartvoter.org and the CSU website contributed Some of the equipment in Also, the passing of this to this article.] the library will include 78 bond act will not be used for new computers in the refer- salaries or other administra- �Headfist will Rock Brick by Brick By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer Letter, and Cold Weather Rescue will also be playing, so if you are interested in a good time and If you are like most college great music, the Brick by Brick students, you probably enjoy will be the place to rock Friday, a drink and some quality live Nov. 15th. music. Well, the local North County band, formerly known Headfirst, currently struggling as Headfirst is doing exactly for a new name, is a local band that. Performing Friday night, that has been around for eight Nov. 15th, at 8p.m. at Brick by years and recently created quite Brick in San Diego, the band a buzz in San Diego County. once known as Headfirst will Playing bigger and bigger shows try to extend their growing fan as their popularity increases, this base with a nearly one hour band is known to satisfy a hunger original set. Admission will not for quality live music. Starting be free, so be sure to bring $7.00 out playing small venues, the for entrance and a few more for band came together to play origidrinks and merchandise. The nal and creative music for audibands, Spell Toronto, Four Side ences of all ages, although most venues are limited to customers over 21because they serve alcohol. Going through various bass players, drummers, and guitarists over the years, the band has currently grown into a strong three-piece band. seem to have brought Headfirst to a standstill. In the long run, all members feel it will fuel them to write even more emotionally charged music, and hopefully come up with a better name. still without a name. Bassist Ryan Dunnam said, "Right now I'm really pleased with what we have done, the quality of the recording sounds great, and I can't wait until we The CD wrapped up with finish pressing t he next 1,000 original artwork should be availEd Farst (guitar, vocals), Paul copies." able at shows, as well as other Anderson (drums), and Ryan As Ed Farst explained "It's' locations. For more informaDunnam (bass), bring together a new rock style. Although hard to do this seriously and still tion about the band formerly hard to classify their music in a come up with quality creative known as Headfirst or the venue genre, the band can be musically music; [it] seems like writing Brick by Brick look on-line at, and compared to Jimmy Eat World and practicing is a f ull time www.brickbybrickl.com. and Nirvana in terms of style job, only I sure am not seeing www.headfirstmusic.com. and sound. Recently the band any money, and this struggle recorded a 10-track c.d. titled over the band name due to legal Hell is Other People, recorded by issues... I don't want to go on." Jeff Forest, although the band is Legal issues over the old name From The Heart: Excerpts Performed By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer Jude Narita / Courtesy Photo Last Wednesday, Nov. 6, the performance by Jude Narita was an inspiring and heartfelt look into the past and present lives of Asian women. Narita is an accomplished actor, writer, and producer, whose best known work is the award winning one-woman play titled Coming Into Passion, A Song For Sansei. did and absolutely enjoyable, with Narita. Her performance at CSUSM consisted of a series of excerpts, including Miyhan, Little Boy, Dream Mountain, The GiveAway, and Chinatown. Each excerpt represented a different Asian heritage involving various aspects of history including the bombing of Hiroshima and acculturation into becoming an American. a beautiful celebration of the success and struggles that Asian women have endured over time. Overall, the performance was well performed and a beautiful celebration of the success and struggles that Asian women have endured over time. The find out more information on Jude Narita, visit www.judenarita.com. 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In terms of lyrical content, hardship and Mary Jane Lamond performed drudgery make up one dimenat Cal State San Marcos on Oct. sion, and , sad love songs are 30, 2002. Lamond sings tradi- prevalent. tional folk music from the Cape "A man is always singing to a Breton area of Nova Scotia, woman who is not there" joked Canada. This musical genre has its roots in older Scottish folk Lamond. music. Lamond explained that The pervasiveness of work Nova Scotia is Latin for "New songs distinguishes ScottishScotland" and the province is home to many people of Scottish Gaelic folk music from other European folk music. Work songs ancestry. are songs performed to accompany hard labor. Americans are Lamond performed several familiar with them through the songs singing a Capella. The singing traditions of Africansongs had a plaintive quality American slaves and Irish-Amerand Lamond's voice had a wide ican laborers. Lamond performed range and a powerful opera-like a song from a sub-genre of the quality. Lamond sang all songs Scottish-Gaelic work song, the in Scottish Gaelic, an interesting milling frolic. Milling frolics language that seems to combine were sung by Scottish women in soft H and SH sounds with more Scotlànd and Nova Scotia while guttural Germanic tones. Accordperforming the arduous chore of ing to Lamond, Scottish Gaelic is milling cotton ànd other material one of five Celtic languages still into fabric. extant. Using mournful melodies, as well as the range and Scottish history, both in Scotresonance of her voice, Lamond land proper and Nova Scotia, was able to transmit meaning in a language that almost nobody in finds its way into Scottish-Gaelic folk songs. The earlier songs the audience understood. often tell stories about the fight against British oppression and Scottish-Gaelic folk music the struggle to maintain Scotis based around complicated tish ethnic identity and social rhymes that emphasize long customs under the yoke of British By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer www.maryjanelamond.com. formed an inspiring melody. Throughout the evening. Lamond conveyed an enthusi asm not only for the music she performed but also for the culture and language f rom which her music is derived. Lamond spent nearly as much time illuminating Scottish-Gaelic history and her interest in the language as she did actually performing songs. The combination of historical background arili inspiring songs created a synergism that worked quite well. oppression. Later songs' grafted lyrics deal with the experiences of Scottish immigrants in Nova Scotia onto traditional melodies and arrangements brought from Scotland. Lamond depicted the violent expulsion of many Scots from Scotland in 1850 and their struggles to live in the harsh environment of Nova Scotia. These struggles provided the material for another class of ScottishGaelic folk song, the immigrant's lament. Lamond then performed Lamond performs throughout one example of an immigrant's the United States and Canada lament for the audience. and has produced and released a number of albums. Information Lamond also performed songs about Lamond and her music can accompanied by Cathy Porter be found on her website at playing piano, and Wendy Macisaac playing violin and piano. These ensembles tended to be much livelier tunes and Lamond encouraged the audience to freely engage in clapping and foot tapping. Macisaac performed several lively solo songs on her violin as well. Many of these songs had an aspect of familiarity about them, probably due to the influence of Scottish and Irish folk music on America's own folk music tradition. 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Smám s MBeftWS M B tCofySêféot * 8&ÉájÉig Sefácé * fier IW o i l d a y « F r i d a y 9 am to 9 p m Saturday 9 am to S pm Sunday 10 am to S pm �IMAX Films: Educational Captivation Also, on November 15, Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees opens - a chronicle of Dr. Goodall's four decades spent with families of chimpanzees in Africa. By JENNIFER ACEE Pride Staff Writer "Together they blazed the path of their nation's future," says actor Jeff Bridges during his narration of National Geographic's IMAX film, Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West. This largeformat film, which dramatizes the famed pair's expedition across the uncharted west, is now playing at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. The film recreates Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their crew's travels from St. Louis, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean and back again. This grueling 8000-mile journey lasted from 1803 to 1806. The team was Imax brings movies to life like nothing else, the experience is like being there-on pushed "to the limits of physical endurance to expand the boundlocation; it is as close as one can get to the action without actually participating* aries of human knowledge 200 years ago," says National Geo- Indian woman, Sacagawea, with in that it makes for a believable orbit construction of the Internaher infant child, actually accom- setting of a nation prior to the tional Space Station. Audiences graphic. panied the expeditionaries. imposition of foreign persons. get inside glimpses into how 16 nations came together to build Ragging rapids, towering Without Sacagawea's interpretaCrafty aerial photographers the station piece by piece in a mountains, unfamiliar wildlife, tions and guidance, "Lewis and Clark" would not be recognized easily keep the audience's atten- vacuum of space. Ultimate X and icy winters challenged the tion for the length of the 42- brings the intensity of the X stamina of the crew as they and acclaimed names today. minute film. As one awe-inspir- Games to the screen. The gravprogressed mile-by-mile on foot. Lewis & Clark: Great Jour- ing view after another floods a ity defying stunts and behind Through the film's recreation of this trek, it becomes apparent ney West is a highly convinc- screen too big to take in with one the scenes stories of Tony Hawk, how much of Lewis and Clark's ing recreation. Modern-day straightforward glance, viewers Brian Deegan and Matt Hofflegendary success was actually watermen on the Missouri River are fully entertained by the pure man are featured. Ultimate X is owed to good fortune. They credibly play Lewis and Clark's beauty and challenges nature designed to get the audience's adrenaline pumping as the film survived and found their way in crew - the Corps of Discovery. provides, unmapped territories - largely The existence of enough land plays out its subtitle: "Flying is due to luck and much due to uninhabited and unchanged by Landing is harder." A variety of other films are hard. the mercy and favor afforded to humans for the making of the concurrently playing at the them by hundreds of different film is remarkable in itself. This, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Native American tribes. A young of course, is crucial to the film Space Station explicates the on- Additionally, young folks looking for Friday night entertainment may be pleased with "The Ultimate X-perience," a special event featured every Friday until November 29 at the Fleet. A $15 Ultimate X-perience ticket includes entrance into the showing of two IMAX films (Ultimate X and Wild California). The local alternative band "Safety Orange" plays their live music between film showings. The Ultimate X-perience event begins at 7pm. For more information, visit the website at: http://www.riifleet.org/site/ information/frinights.html Admission to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center exhibits and the viewing of one IMAX film is $11.50 for adults. (IMAX entrance tickets cannot be purchased alone.) $11.50 may be a pricey entrance fee for afilm,but a stimulating break from the limited sphere your local Edward's Theatre has to offer is worth the extra couple of dollars. See an IMAX film for refreshing entertainment with the added perk of acquiring increased knowledge and understanding of a particular subject. Faces of America Confronts Race Relations By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer Fran de Leon performed in the play Faces of America Friday, October 25, at Miramar College in San Diego. The unorthodox one-performer show is a commentary on race relations and racial and ethnic stereotypes in the United States. Faces of America was coproduced by Colin Cox and Fran de Leon. Cox wrote the script based on interviews with approximately 100 individuals from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. In addition t a de Leon, four other actors perform the show at alternate times as it tours the country. De Leon gave an amazing performance, portraying seven different characters from seven different racial/ethnic groups during the one-hour show. Using facial expressions, gestures, accents, posture, various idioms, and superficial costume changes de Leon presented the audience with seven vivid char- acters and seven different angles on race relations in the United States. Co-producer Cox's script is bursting with nuance and insightfulness. The characters dialogue captures their feelings and internal thought processes with a precision and economy that is startling, and de Leon executes the script so effortlessly that the show appears almost improvised. generation American. Along the same lines, a PhilippineAmerican doctor recounts her experiences with the tenacious assumption that as a female of Philippine ancestry she must be a nurse. Significantly, many of the characters are of mixed racial and ethnic backgrounds and their struggles to come up with precise linear definitions of their race and ethnicity provides both an element of humor and a key to The structure of Faces of one of the themes of the show. America derives from monologues delivered by members Humor is balanced by tragedy of diverse racial and ethnic and pathos in Faces of America. backgrounds, describing their In one particularly harrowing experiences with race rela- scene a women from India's elite tions. Beginning with a young Brahman caste expresses bewilwoman of mixed Japanese and derment at the breakdown of the Caucasian ancestry, the various Caste system and Karma after characters use humor and irony she is gang raped by Caucasian to challenge racial and ethnic thugs. The Caste system bestows stereotypes. The Japanese/ both privilege and misfortune Caucasian woman for example based on the caste into which tells of individuals constantly one is born, and the highest speaking to her in slow and caste, the Brahmans, are supdeliberate tones as if English posed to be fated for a life free of were her second language. Her tribulation. brown skin and Asian features somehow belying the fact, in the In another affecting scene, eyes of many, that she is a third the aforementioned Philippine doctor regains an appreciation for her traditional Roman Catholic roots after observing the dignified faith of an elderly Philippine man to whom she has just delivered the diagnosis of a terminal illness. An African-American man who has earned a PhD and achieved economic prosperity reflects that, in spite of his hard work, many Caucasians assume that he has stolen his BMW and is using his cell phone to conduct drug deals. The message of the show is built into its very structure. As mentioned earlier, many of the characters are of mixed ancestry and strain at identifying themselves along racial or ethnic lines. This situation makes clear that defining individuals in terms of race and ethnicity is intrinsically racist and unworkable. Modern changes in demographics will ultimately render such distinctions obsolete. The inexorable tide of travel, immigration, and intermarriage will sweep away the older views of race and ethnicity. The fact that one Asian woman can so deftly portray people from several different racial and ethnic groups is a credit to Fran de Leon's acting ability; however, it is also and indication of how superficial the perceived differences between these groups really are. Some of the characters in Faces of America dwell on their disadvantages almost to the point of becoming caricatures. The melancholic descriptions they give of their wounded lives border on masochism. Yet, this overstatement is not merely an incidental flaw in the show. By taking stereotypes to the breaking point of credibility the show damages the validity of those Faces of America receives its same stereotypes. funding from the colleges and other organizations who sponsor Faces of America works its performance for their students because it shows rather than tells and other members. the audience the inaccuracy and futility of racial stereotyping. �Treasure Today, Trash Tomorrow the design of garbage should become the great public design of our age. I am talking about the whole picture: recycling facilities, transfer stations, trucks, landfills, receptacles, water treatment plants, and rivers. They will be the giant clocks and thermometers of our age." Mierlè Laderman Ukeles is the first artist in residence at the New York Landfill on Stanton Island. By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer As the saying goes, one person's trash is another person's treasure. This is definitely true when it comes to environmental artist, Mierle Laderman Ukeles. She is the only artist in residence at the New York City Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island. About 100 people showed up last Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, for Ukeles' fascinating presentation on Maintenance Art. She began with her work in the 1970s, where she struggled to make known to the public the importance of maintenance workers from housewives to sanitation workers. One of Ukeles' earliest works involved the need for appreciation of security guards. Her point of view was that these security guards are in effect gatekeepers; they decide who gets in and who gets locked out. To prove her point to the public, she took over an art museum by selectively locking the doors, entrances, and exits to the different exhibits and the building itself. This re-enactment, on her part, of what security guards performed on a daily basis provided a strong connection between freedom and maintenance workers. Autumn in New York Perhaps one of the best-known displays of her artistry began on Nov. 7, 1974, on an east coast college campus. The exhibit was broken up into three installments as she took on the duties of a lawn maintenance worker. As this performance took place during autumn in New York, the changing of color and consequent death of leaves occurred all around throughout the display on the lawn. Her first challenge was to rake and keep clear a perfect rectangle on the lawn, without allowing a leaf to fall within the rectangle; this rectangle was the chosen portion of the lawn that would be saved from the suffocation by falling and dying leaves. Her next installment consisted of engineering a 50-foot long sanitary napkin for the 100- year old tree, which she metaphorically saw as being on its period. appreciation. California in a Jar In California, Ukeles is known for her work in providing closure for Los Angeles area residents after the riots of 1992. Since the riots involved so much fire and rage, Ukeles worked with the sanitation department to set up an exhibit of unburnings. People were invited to create unburnings in glass jars. Although, they were never told what an unburning was to look like, it was very much a process art in which the creation of the piece allowed for each person to release emotions brought on by the riots After the giant sanitary napkin and put them in a jar. was built at the base of the tree, she read aloud to the passing people, One high school boy built a small "O Tree, you are having your bed within his unburning jar, his period, everyone is saying how point being that now everyone in beautiful it is." the world can have a bed to dream in, even if it is only within a jar. Ukeles believed the tree repre- Others put memorials of loved ones sented a mother and the seeds were lost to the maintenance of the city the children. Once the seeds had during the riots, including firefightleft the tree, there was no longer a ers and their families. need for the leaves and so they died. It is this process of death which After the exhibit was set up displays one of the most beautiful within the museum for people to sights in autumn. Her third install- view in 1998, visitors were invited ment of this display involved the to create their own unburnings to different stages of the leaves and aid them in the healing process. she displayed them alongside the Ukeles also held peace talks and hair of her three children. discussions within the exhibit to promote peace and unity. Her work with the New York sanitation department allowed more freedom for its employees. Trash and the Future These workers were once treated as if they were the same as the garUkeles feels very strongly about bage they worked with, but Ukeles' her art, "Trash is a social sculppublic exposure allowed for public ture. The design of garbage should become the great public design of our age. I am talking about the whole picture: recycling facilities, transfer stations, trucks, landfills, receptacles, water treatment plants, and rivers. They will be the giant clocks and thermometers of our age that tell the time and the health of the air, the earth, and the water. They will be utterly ambitious - our public cathedrals. For if we are to survive, they will be our symbols for survival." After her presentation, she allowed for questions from the audience and offered advice to students. "Pile all of your dreams into here and mangle the boundaries while you are at it! As Chavez is a symbol for this university, this is the university of a chance for everyone. And if you believe in what you are doing, hang in there. When you get turned down, you keep trying because the jury will be different next time and they may love you. You keep going until they realize that you aren't going to leave," urged Ukeles. She ended her discussion with a photo of a gas field in the Fresh Kills Landfill, the final resting place of the World Trade Center that was destroyed nearly a year ago; making the truth well-known, what is considered a treasure today, may be considered trash tomorrow. Ukeles dedicated her presentation to her father, Rabbi Laderman of Denver, Co., as her presentation took place on the anniversary of his death. �ByRIA CUSTODIO Arts Editor Colors - an intrinsic, phenomenal, plethora of colors. Seussical the Musical toasts an acid trip specifically geared towards children and adults that revel in the sweet, seduction of childhood innocence. The loosely based, Seussical the Musical offered the message Dr. Seuss conveys in his books. Dr. Seuss directed messages to adults about political injustices and the simple fairness of treating people the way you want to be treated, if not better. The musical, conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flahery and Eric Idle, opened with an interpretation of people's situations and how these situations in turn affect other people. Seussical the Musical opened at the San Diego Concourse on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to an audience of whimsical children and adults alike. Magic filled the air as the curtain opened to past gymnast and actress, Cathy Rigby, as "the Cat in the Hat." Children stood mesmerized by the multitude of colors and the rhythm and rhyme of the musical. Seussical the Musical told a tale of simplicity. The message conveyed a tolerance toward people and their perspectives and an intolerance of war. This message fits today with the United States bombing Iraq. From my say I enjoyed the colors as well. perspective, in the nosebleed Children stood by their seats and section where I felt nauseated by leaned on the railing to follow the heights, the musical relayed the simplistic tale told to all. a simple message that no good One girl barely three years old comes from fighting. gazed transfixed on the musical t-V -W& and danced along and sang along Seussical the % Musical was with the cast. Her mom had to simple in its tone, set design, hold onto her shirt for fear that and acting. The stage setting was she might plummet to her death bare and showed few set fixtures from so high up in the balcony. just like the simplicity of Dr. An interest in simplicity and a Seuss books. The many colors brought the stage to a heightened need to be young again will draw imaginary state of awareness. you to watch this musical. This Seussical set the tone of an acid is definitely a children's musical. trip for children. The children Children were zombies watchwere mesmerized by colors float- ing this. Notably, parents could ing around the backdrop and have made their young ones do swirling around the stage. I must anything after the acid trip musi- c a 1. If you want a chance to be young watch this musical. Try not to go with a staunch seriousness and you will enjoy the merriment of simplicity. Seussical brought a tone which conveyed the message that Dr. Seuss strived to relay to children and adults: be kind to people and the world would be a better place. For more information log on to http://www.seussical.com. Drunk on Punch Drunk Love By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer Adam Sandler gave an awe- him in a different light as an full of rage in various situations some performance that made not actor. Sandler is known for his and doing just about anything to only me, but many others view comedic portrayal of characters get the cheap laugh. His work includes Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, The Water Boy and not to forget his many skits on Saturday Night Live. He has proven his ability to fill the shoes of many different characters and plots. In Punch Drunk Love, Sandler takes oh another angry character with more depth as a person. O h © X 3 O £ 3 a 3 O U Adam Sandler and Emily Watson star in this romantic film. Director, Paul Thomas Anderson, is the young mastermind behind this artistically captured romance that rivals artistically choreographed films like What Dreams May Come. Anderson is also responsible for directing Boogie Nights and Magnolia. Anderson's screenplay is a montage of heart-stopping crashes, emotional roller coaster rides, and beautiful camera movement that tells as much of a story as the �Jackass the Movie: Not a Meussical By TERESA MCNULTY Staff Writer I guess acting like a jackass when going to Jackass: The Movie is appropriate. It was raining last Saturday, the dirt bike trip was cancelled and the suggestion of wanting to go to a movie seemed appropriate. We went to the movie Ghost Ship, which was okay but definitely not as scary as Stephen King would have made it, but before leaving the theatre came the question, "Want to try and sneak into Jackass: The MovieV' I had no intention of paying to see this movie but the idea of sneaking in sounded like a good proposal. Please acknowledge that I am not suggesting anyone should sneak in. The problem is I am in my forties and so is my date and the idea of sneaking into movies should have ended a long time ago. We headed down the hall to the other side of the theatre and there was a manager checking tickets outside the entrance! I had never seen this before. The movie was sold out and there were kids under age trying to sneak in. "Can I help you, folks?" he asked politely. "Uhh, theatre 8?" "Down the other side of the theatre?" he says. "Thanks!" we say politely back and head back the other way. Darn are plans has been smashed. We decide to try for Barber Shop but we had to wait till the theatre was cleaned. While we waited, I was thirsty so we decided to get a drink and pos- idea of Jackass came from trying to get into "Funniest Home Video" although I found out later that they were trying to get on Howard Stern but Stern thought they were nuts and MTV picked them up. Knoxville and his buddies have succeeded in making a multi-million dollar movie by doing exactly what I am having trouble doing, growing up. So one might walk out of the movie thinking why didn't I think of that? When , the reality is, "Well, no, I probably wouldn't put a toy car up my butt although I might have been able to have a live crocodile snatch raw chicken out of my underwear, hmm, no maybe not that, either. Okay, I could be an old man!" Hit M TV show c omes t o t he b ig s creen a nd d iscovers a n ew level of d anger a nd s tupidity, a udiences c an n ot g et e nough. sibly try again. While waiting in line my date scoped out the situation. I noticed that we were not the only individuals trying to sneak into the movie. There were lots of disappointed, t-shirted guys in their twenties walking through the hallways saying, "Well, which movie do you want to go to then?" While waiting in line for the coke, my date said, "Okay he's moving away from the door, he's coming this way. Are you ready? Come on, come on, lets go!" We briskly start walking avoiding eye contact as we pass by the manager. Soon as we passed the manager we brpke into a full-blown sprint, at exactly the same time, two adolescent kids jump off the bench and break out into a run in front of us. I am so embarrassed and laughing my The question is would I have eventually paid money to go to this movie. Being an older woman probably not, but I am glad to say I did laugh a lot, all of you guys should definitely go, and girls go ahead, too. It is very amusing to see how dumb men can be. Guys like to watch women do mud wrestling but we, woman like watching how stupid men can be. And I feel it was very important for me to sneak in but I am not suggesting you try it. I have had years of training! Wee-Man and Steve-O showing some Japanese how to be a jackass American style. head off. This will be so humiliThe review of the movie is ating if I get caught! Once inside as follows, very sophomoric the theatre we hear loud male humor. Johnny Knoxville must laughter and head towards the have persuaded his incredibly front, we ask some kids to move bored buddies to do all sorts over and continue laughing hys- of things for large amounts of terical and we hadn't even seen cash. The photography footage any of the film y et is not good, very grainy, but who cares really. It seems to me the Quoting USA today, "Jackass: The Movie, starring Johnny Knoxville, is this week's No. 1 film, but police say it's inspiring teens to misbehave. On Saturday, teens caused $10,000 in damage at an Aurora, Colo., golf course after joyriding in golf carts, mimicking a scene in the film. In Florida, teens armed with a video camera and a paintball gun were caught shooting a pedestrian. In Deny, N.H., a Monday Jackass screening was stopped after teens flung food and urinated in the cinema." characters themselves. shown him. Punch Drunk Love is labeled a romantic comedy, but is unlike your normal run of the mill love story. It plays on your emotions giving you a full array of feelings from beginning to end. Sandler portrays a lonely and repressed small business, owner named Barry Egan who can't seem to find love. Barry's unusual behaviors and lifestyle j s a result of the torment and immense emotional abuse that his seven sisters so generously dished him growing up. His successful scheme to get f requent flyer miles from the purchase of "Healthy Choice;" food items {which is something a reallife person did) and his struggles with being an introverted social misfit and having a nervous disposition are things which did not keep Lena Leonard from wanting to be iii his life. Barry's inability jto function normally and have normal relationships with the opposite sex come under direct and blunt scrutiny from his sisters. Barry then meets a woman who has a unique interest in him, despite having been friends with his sister who doesn't speak kindly of him. Emily Watson is the mysterious love interest in the film as Lena Leonard. Watson is also known for her performances in Breaking the Waves and Angela's Ashes. Lena wanders into Barry's life at a most unusual time, but she definitely gives him direction and hope. She helps Barry to face some of his darkest fears and emotions that in his past have pushed him to the point of raged fits of anger and physical aggression towards objects like a restaurant bathroom and windows at his sister's house. Lena brings warmth and love to his life that no one has ever The story is like a Monet, from afar I thought it was just a simple love story, but as I continued to watch it unfold and got closer to the heart of the s tory,! realized the true complexity to which the. characters were built on and Sandler and Watson so perfectly brought to life. ,J r The film will without a doubt leave audiences feeling differently about Sandler's acting abilities as well as satisfied with another spectacularly directed film by P.T. Anderson. Moviegoers will not be disappointed if they are not looking for a cookie cutter romance comedy. Expect the unexpected and enjoy the artistic performance by all. �W h a t would your stuff cost t o replace? 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If you recently accepted another offer to switch to AT&T Local Phone Service, we can only fulfill on the first response received. Bill credit offer expires 12/31/02. O 2002 AT&T. All Rights Reserved. �Cougars Play H ardball ation to this point, but will rather be a club at CSUSM. They will compete in the San Diego Men's Adult Baseball League. Considering that thé team will be a club instead of an official sports program, they will not receive f unding from the state. This i s where Associated Students Inc. (ASI) will step in to help alleviate the financial burden of carrying an organized and competitive baseball club. Along with help from ASI, organizers of the team will also be looking to local businesses for their help as outside sponsors, who will assist in the assemblage of uniforms, equipment, field fees and umpire fees. term goals of the club, Coach Koon responded by saying, "Our number one priority is to lay the groundwork for a solid foundation from which to build. We need to get our school's name out there and start drawing some talent if we ever hope to start an actual baseball program at CSUSM." To some, the idea of a California State University playing within the constructs of a men's adult baseball league, in a season the consists of a mere 14 games, may appear to be a rather humble beginning. This may very well be true, but a beginning is a beginning nonetheless. When asked about the longThe pressure is on for students hoping to join CSUSM's baseball team. Students are not the only ones being asked to step up to the plate for the Cougars; the team hopes to have local businesses in there dugout as well. By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Staff Writer Tryouts were held for the inaugural Cougar baseball season on Saturday Oct. 26th at Mira Costa College, and according to the coaching staff, it was a success. Of the twenty-two hopefuls that attended tryouts, fifteen to twenty are expected remain on the roster to play. The results of the tryouts were posted Monday Nov.. 4th, The manager of the team, J.J. Koon, along with assistant coach Carlos Gallegos and team statistician Sarah Shafe are very optimistic about the upcom- ing season, which will begin in the spring of 2003. "Our strong point," says Gallegos "is our pitching. We had a couple of guys out there that could really bring it." Cougar baseball will not yet be recognized by any college affili- Coach Koon discussing the game plan for future victories. A P CUM SurfTeam Straggles jhraighlMWater SS SS By Joy Whitman For The Pride The ASI CSUSM surf team has been having a more difficult time earning points this season to become a top ten competitor in the national standings. Although the depth of the entire team has thickened, in comparison to their first season the new depth does not seem to be immediately paying off in their end results. Volunteer coach, Amber Puha, attributes these struggles to a lack of improvement from last season and levels of misfortune. In each of the past two events, there have been three out of six players that have advanced out of round one. Newcomer Grayson Adams was the sole survivor in round three at a Ventura event: The special teams unit seemed to be the teams' survival guide for these past two events. Longboarder Dustin Franks took one win at the first event in Ventura and a second place at event two, held at Blacks Beach on Nov. 2 and 3. Bodyboarder George Demarino and women shortboarder each helped keep the team afloat by clinching points and earning a second and fifth place at Blacks upon rebounding from the rough spots in the first few rounds. in thefinalround. In comparison to last years Ponto event held in Carlsbad, the team is down from 74 points with 6 out of 9 competitors and a sixth place finish. In Huntington last year, the team had scored 68 points with a 7th place finish gained by its 7 out of 9 competitors. Puha also recognizes the improvement by returning players, especially The team earned a total of 60 in the men's shortboard division points at Ventura and 69 points specifically from UCSD, SDSU at Blacks and earned a 10th place and USD. The question now remains a matter of how the CSUSM team will respond to this increased talent pool. They have two or more events remaining, not including state championships that will be their final chances to qualify them for nationals and to also prove themselves worthy of a shot at the national title. Lady Cougar Golfers Finish M Overall at Cai Pftly Tournament By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer other teams at the Avila Beach Golf Course in Avila Beach California. The course consists The Lady Cougar Golfers of 5,947 yards and a 72 par. finished their final round at the Cal Poly Invitational in sixth The Lady Cougar, Freshman place Thursday, October 29th. Kim Ensey shot 170 (88-82), The team's overall score was which shefinishedin a tie for 17th 701 (358-343). The Invitational place. Sophomore Stepehanie included competition from six Segura shot 171 (90-81), where she placed 20th overall. Senior Robin Shaft tied for 27th place shooting a 177 (84-93). Junior Erin Thys completed her play in 32nd place with 185 (97-88). Jennifer Tunzi, a senior, finished with 188 (96-92) in 35th place. Northridge, which placed first with a score of 637 (322-315). UC Riverside placed second with 657 (325-332); Cal Poly San Luis Obispo came in third with 660 (331-329); Sacramento State claimed fourth with 666 (331335); and Santa Clara University Thefinalplaces for the tourna- took fifth place with 685 (342ment were earned by Cal Sate 343). With a seventh place finish, Cal State Monterey Bay scored 742 (369-373). The Lady Cougars will resume competition m the Spring of 2003. CSUSM Men's Golf Team Places Fifth in Santa Clara Invitational By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer other teams at the Silver Creek Valley Country Club in San Jose. The course covers 6,868 yards Cal State San Marcos men's and is a par 72. golf team played their final round on Oct. 28th in the Santa Junior Rob Keller led the team Clara University Men's Invita- in a tie for 6th place individually tional golf tournament. The team with a score of 224 (75-73-76). claimed fifth place with an over- Junior Cory Scoggin improved all score of 914 (306-304-304). his personal average with a 10th The competition included nine place finish with 226 (72-79-75). With a 27th place tie, junior Matt Diotte scored a 235 (82-76-77). Joe Rathburn, a junior, came in 42nd with 240 (79-85-76); and junior Brett Dolch tied for 43rd with a score of 241 (80-76-85). Sophomore Ryan Axlund, who played this tournament as an individual contestant, completed competition in 15th place with 228(73-75-80). fourth with 913 (304-302-307). The tournament standings overall included Saint Mary's (CA) in first with 898 (307-298293) after their playoff against the host Santa Clara University. Santa Clara had also finished with a score of 898 (300-298300). Cal Poly came in third with 910 (299-309-302) and the University of San Francisco claimed The Cal State San Marcos men's team finished their season on November 5th, after they competed at the University of Hawaii Fall Invitational at the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu. �Cougars Cross Country Dominates Titan Invitational Women of CSUSM giving the competition a run for their money. By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor California State University San Marcos won the men's cross country competition and the women's team came in as the runners-up at the Titan Invitational at Carbon Canyon Park in Brea on Friday Oct. 25th. The Cougar men were led by sophomore Rene Reyes, who dominated the men's individual 8K race with his first place finish. The CSUSM women were once again paced by the fabulous frosh, Anne Marie Byrne, who finished seventh in the women's 5K. The CSUSM men's team won the team championship with 24 points, ahead of second-place UCLA. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) ranked the men's team 4th nationwide. There were 76 runners and seven teams who participated in the tournament. "Overall, the whole group ran personal best times for the season. The course was prettyflat,but the grass was pretty mushy and slippery, which made it a bit difficult to run in," described Camille Wilborn, a CSUSM senior from Rancho Buena Vista High School in Oceanside. Reyes finished first overall with impressive time of 25: 36.1. Junior Robby McClendon improved his personal best by about 28 seconds with his third place time of 25:56.6. "I am hoping to PR (personal record) at regionals by at least another 20 seconds," McClendon, a business major out of Truckee, CA, insisted. He was followed by fifth place runner, junior Mike Shannon who earned a new personal record time of 26:03.7. Senior Brian Sullivan came in with a sixth place finish and time of 26:08.7. Senior Omar Zavala placed ninth with a time of 26:19.5 and freshman Johnny Cordes finished 16th with a final time of 26:42.6. nationals, meaning that they will lower their average amount of training as they come closer to the championship meet. This will allow them to be well-rested and to have fresh, strong legs when it matters most. "We run about 75 miles per week, but will soon be cutting it down to 40. We will pretty much be peaking for nationals," McClendon explained. The NAIA Regionals took place Saturday, November 9th, at Woodward Park in Fresno. Nationals will follow in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Nov. 23rd, The CSUSM women placed 2002 at 10:30 am. second with 54 points, behind the winner UCLA. The women's "I think we will win regionteam is ranked 13th nationwide als easy, we have a strong team, according to the latest NAIA plain and simple. And as for ratings. Seventy-seven runners nationals, I think if we run like and eight teams competed in the we already have we can place Titan. The Lady Cougars had top 5, even top 3, who knows, seven runners place in the top the top seeded team this year fintwenty. Byrne had a seventh ished just infrontof our team last place tirjie of 18:58.5. Senior year at nationals, 14th and 15th Lanele Cox carné in with an respectively (and both teams eighth place time of 19:05.9. return all their top 5 guys) - so Senior Katherine Niblett placed anything's possible," Shannon, 10th with a time of 19:20.6. Wil- a local San Diegan from Rancho born finished in 11th with 19:30. Bernardo High insisted. "This was the best race yet as a team. I look forward to regionals [http: //www,flashresults.com because both team's are looking contributed to this article.] very strong/' Nibblet mentioned, a political science major from Shell Beach, CA. Men's cross country, CSUSM clearly dominating. Both teams plan to peak for �Don't Pay Rent By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Pride Staff writer I have grown up in San Diego area in North County. I used to say I would never leave the area but when it hit me that the average price of a house in San Diego is over $500, 000, I realized I must do something. Did you know that along the coast in North County, the average home cost up to $900,000 plus? Along the 78 freeway in North County, the average price for a house is close to $400,000's. With some variations depending on the area or city within the county, houses range from semi-low $300,000's to the low $400,000's. The price of homes has pumped up an average of $150,000 in the last of couple years. It seems impossible for the working "hot cakes." person to buy a home. I might live up in Lake I looked in Temecula, Mur- Elsinore but the commute is a rieta, Lake Elsinore, and as far lot more pleasant and quicker North as San Jacinto. I found rather than coming up from San that the prices in Temecula are Diego. I only drive for about 40getting high for the brand new 50 minutes each way and rarely homes as Murietta homes but do I hit traffic. It is time that you in Lake Elsinore and Sun City stop throwing money away in prices started looking good. rent and start paying a mortgage There are great deals to be on something that will be yours found. In Hemet and San Jacinto and will make you money. It is you can buy a 3,000 square foot not bad out there and we are home for only about $224,000. not that far from San Diego. Actually we are in the middle of I ended up getting a great Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, deal on a brand new home in and San Diego counties. If you Canyon Hills, Lake Elsinore. want some advice, email me at In the month that I waited for simmo014@csusm.edu. Escrow to close, I've made over $20,000 on my home. Every new phase, houses will sell for more and more and I will earn more equity. And they are going like Separate But Not Equal Three By: MELISSA REED Pride Staff Writer Ethnic (adj.) a. Of or relating to a sizable group of people sharing This is a response to Philip de a common and distinctive racial, Barros' letter to the editor. I am national, religious, linguistic or going to have to say that you are cultural heritage. wrong when you claim, "it is the pervasive belief by Whites that b. Belonging to a national they are not raced and that 'eth- group by heritage or culture, but nicity' is reserved for people of color." I am white* and because I residing outside its national am human, I do belong to a race, boundaries and for you to suggest otherwise is ignorant. Ethnicity may .be Relating back to that definia term that many people in the tion, I do not see the exclusionhuman race associate with color, ary clause to the rule for what but in fact, that is the incorrect you like to call "Whites." Just usage of the word. Just because I because a word is misused by a believe educated people, like col- large group of people does not lege professors, should know the mean that the real meaning of real meaning of the word ethnic the word has changed. The way and its proper usage, I will give in which you refer to the word you a dictionary definition: "ethnic" reminds me of slang, similar to the word "bad" mean- titled Multi-Ethnic American ing good. Just bfj|ause a bunch of Literature, while running two teenagers d ecidi! ten y e^fcigo other courses that are simply that they titled American Literature, sugrarily change thè l eaning of the gests that only the material in word "bad** dòés not n^afi. t^at the Multi-Ethnic course was whe&H turn tofmy s oi^aid tè|l written by a variety of ethnic him i|€|is doing something bac| backgrounds and everybody thgt Baki p r a i ^ g h|m. j chalX else is just American, or, as l #ge bo% to fid ^ k A n ^ ^ |you would like to say, "White". # finit^n y herpjhe word Ethnic ^This is simply not the case. The fneansijpeo^le < B c o l o r . ^ ™ ^ ^ authors studied in the American Literature class are not all just It is unfortunate that in your simply American, but rather they cafèS™poai h |§e encountered too come from a variety of ethnic a number of p||>ple who resist backgrounds. The problem lies attempts to broaden the Ameri- in the school differentiating can Literaturejcurriculum to between the courses' titles. What include the w dBtof all Ameri- they are saying is that there is cans. My p r i i ^ ^ i e ^ o n in writ- a difference! Mind of the Uniing : tópÉpote versity = Literature majors are required to take all the courses I see if feningrlfifaving a course so they are Equal Mind of the Educated Person = Literature majors are required to take all the courses but they are still Separate, drawing distinction; pointing to differences. If we are ever to move beyond the current state we are in, which is certainly not absolute equality. We must recognize the prejudices that still exist today and work to make things better. Equality will never be reached in an institution where the word American needs separate sub headings. X-Country Team Forms Blockade, Refuses Parking for Students By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer . In light of the recent discontinuation of curb parking, and despite the temporary lot, parking is still a major issue at CSUSM. Even if you decide that you will park in the temporary lot, as there are no other spaces, your car must be moved prior to 4 pm. Whoever thought of this brilliant plan was just a genius, because you know, here at CSUSM we only hold classes until 3:45 pm just like elementary schools, right? Wrong! Some people attend class from 9am until 7pm, so this means that students have-to take their breaks, assuming they have one long enough to walk to the lot and try to find another parking space in a paved lot. Plus, did this genius think of what is going to happen to the dirt parking lot when it starts raining? What about that dirt walkway on the slope to get out of the lot? As we enter our wettest time of the year, this may be something that the administration should have considered. then quickly gathered back up to make it impossible to drive down the row. They rudely shouted at passing cars that "this row is closed" and "no parking here." I decided that they were wrong; this was a parking lot, not a workout facility and I pulled into As if it weren't bad enough the spot despite their actions to that there are more cars than try keeping me out of it. suitable parking spaces as it is, the Cross Country team decided When I exited my vehicle, to hold their morning stretch in I inquired the team, coach the parking lot during rush hour included, as to why they were oh campus. On Tuesday, Oct. stretching in the parking lot and 29, the CSUSM Cross Country blocking traffic when we have a Team laid out their bodies and huge field that was made for just filled up an entire half row of the this purpose. Several members main parking lot for nearly a half replied, "A parking lot is just as an hour during the 8:30 to 9 am good as a field," as if they had traffic rush. been responding to this question all morning. Then another After stalking my prey for member replied that the field parking, he told me that he was was in use by a physical educaparked right where the team tion class and thus they were was blocking his spot. They unable to stretch there. allowed for him to pull out but I decided that this was definitely a problem, not just for me, but also for the numerous vehicles stuck in the traffic jam caused by the obnoxious bunch. As I walked down to the field, I saw not a single person on the field or track, meaning no class was there at all. In response to their lie, I speculated that the cause for the Cross Country team's takeover in the parking lot was not due to a crowded field, which let's face it wouldn't be crowded if the school population stood on it, but due to the fact that the grass was cold and wet that morning and they didn't H opf want to get their shorts wet. Unfortunately, I think this is a horrible excuse for causing an early morning traffic jam, and I believe that disciplinary action should have been taken. Rather than an apology from the team, I received a sarcastic note on my windshield when I returned from class. The note stated, "Hope you have a better day." In response to the note, I would like to say on behalf of the student population, get out of our parking spaces and go where you belong and we would all have a much better day! y 0 u WAye A P.ETT ETL DAY . �Rock Your Own Vote Don't get me wrong. I love America. I love all the privileges I get for being an American. But voting? No thank you. Not yet anyway. I know how important it is and what people went through just so that I could vote, but right now I don%think Fm ready for that. I don't want to be one of those people who votes just because they can. This year would have been my first time voting and that; in my opinion would have just been a disaster. First of all, had I voted I would have had no idea who or what I was voting for. I would have voted for the guy with the coolest name or in one instance I would have voted for "Anybody but Rady" just because I liked the sign. Where would the logic be in that? All day I get my ass ridden for it because it's my right as an American. Really? No shit, I didn't know that. I'm not one of those retards on "The Man Show" signing a petition t o 'stop women's suffrage'. Yes everyone that is the future of America. Those are the types of people voting. And I don't want that s tuff I know it's no big deal to anyone eise, but it's my first to be lumped into it. year in college and I, the poor People think that they're fill- baby away from home for the ing me in on some big secret and first time, find it really tough. if the hassle me enough on the So lay off me. way to class or on the street I'll have some sort of rude awakenI plan to vote, eventually, just ing and know everything about not this year. Luckily everyone who's running for what and doesn't feel this way of else what they do. I watch TV and we'd really be screwed, But I see propaganda commercials sometimes I think we get more glorifying Bill Simon because screwed when uninformed -he's t ruthful and a good change people vote because that's not for California and then maybe ' what having the right to vote is a Tide commercial which is about either. In a perfect world, immediately followed by a Grey or country, everyone would be Davis commercial talking about informed and vote in regards to what a lying asshole Bill Simon the information and their opinis for making up things to make ions on what they think should Davis look bad. Damn it that be done. But it's not, obviously. really pisses me off. Can't they So maybe when I find the time just campaign how good they to sift through all the useless are without tearing down the propaganda on how good or bad other guy. How moral is that? it is, I can instead justfindout Oh right this is politics I forgot. what it is and then can formulate my own opinion. Then I'll vote. I know that it's my own fault for not reading the material and Caitlin Ries the pamphlets that I get sent in CSUSM student the mail. But my god people, what do you want from me? I spend more time in Orange County than I do here, so I guess ! could just register there, but then I'd still have to read all I would just like t o take a moment to express my shame to the school for not recognizing Veteran's Day as ah observance. I do not know if anyone is aware, but Veteran's Day is a big deal. It is a time to remember those who were lost in war and praise those who risked their lives fighting LETTERS for freedom. It's a tragedy that nothing Was even said about it. I am not writing this because I think we need a free day from school, it's the principle of the situation. What really burns me is that we take an observance for Caesar Chavez Day. What's up with that?? We are taking a supporting points are equally well researched, I would have to agree with him. In a perfect Dear Editors: world, we should not rush to I want to comment on Carlos declare war. Unfortunately, we Baladez' opinion (October 29 don't live in a Utopian society. issue), regarding President Bush's In his 1950 tour of the Far Iraq policy. As far as I know, no American President since FDR East, Secretary of State Dean has benefited from declaring Acheson gave a speech reafwar. Just the opposite is true. firming America's commitment to protect Japan, Taiwan, and Roosevelt died in office. the Philippines, By not mentionTruman won re-election after ing South Korea, Acheson gave ending WWII, but left immedi- North Korea's Kim Il-song all the ately after the Korean Conflict. incentive h e needed to invade. Vietnam practically drove LBJ Later, Saddam Hussein interout of Washington. Nixon won preted U. S. hesitation in 1990 re-election, but he never started as tacit approval to take Kuwait. any wars. Neither Reagan nor Clinton (two-termers) declared We live in a dangerous world any wars, although both used where mere omission and the military frequently. Thehesitation lead to conflict. We elder Bush, George Herbert learned isolationism was a Walker, scored a tremendous mistake in WWI and a disasvictory in Desert Storm, only ter in WWII, so we've spread to lose his office to Clinton. ourselves thin trying to protect other nations throughout the The only real pattern is that globe. All that's left is to rattle declaring war usually ensures sabers loud enough and hope the next president two terms. someone gets the message. But I'm sure Baladez knows this because he emphatically states Steve Compian he researched his facts care- Graduate Student fully. Although Baladez's four Response t o Baladez O pinion school schedule we celebrate it at a different time to coincide with the school year so the students can start at a certain time. If that is the case, why don't we move Christmas t o July so it does not mess up the snowboarding I was told that we do celebrate season? That seems to make Veteran's Day, but because of the sense. NOT! I hope some people holiday for a man who made it a little easier for migrant workers to work in the states and use the system that these Vets fought for in the first place. This does not make sense. take this to heart, and I for one am taking the observance. I will take in the parade andfinishup some homework and maybe go for a motorcycle ride. Tristan Nickey The Pride / Photographer Fragmentation and the Cries of the Coyote By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer V * Do you hear the cries of the coyotes as you leave your last class of the night? Or do you see them in the morning as they scatter across Twin Oaks? These top predators that dominate the coastal sage shrub and the chaparral ecosystems of Southern California are being pushed from their natural habitats due to fragmentation. The urban development rips free spaces from natural inhabitants like the coyote and other creatures. The recent real estate boom has put a big demand for new housing. Acre after acre animals like the coyote are driven closer to suburbia. Many domestic cats and dogs are found missing and yes it is possible that a coyote is responsible. But do you blame them? Not only are they affected by fragmentation but also so are many other animals like skunks, . squirrels, opossums and raccoons. Smaller creatures like reptiles suffer, too. Governing predators like the coyote, who dramatically change the consistency of the ecological communities will cause the decline in one species and the incline in another or vice-a-versa. Are humans so selfish that they have no regard for nature? 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Ceremony Events Taylor spoke briefly about the origin of Veterans' Day including how, in 1921, it was originally called Armistice Day to celebrate the end of WWI arid to pay tribute to the Unknown Soldier. In 1954, in order to honor all those whov served in American wars, then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11th as Veterans' Day. Throughout the ceremony, two protestors sat off to one side. CSUSM student and army veteran Shawn Harris was protesting the ceremony and had upset some audience members, Harris was holding a sign that said, "rebuild America, not the military'^on one side and "read the foreign press" on the other side. When asked Harris said, "this university should not be allowed to become a forum to promote military activities." "This is a campus," he said, "not a military base." Harris also claimed that Photos by Steve Compian Illustration by Desmond Barca / The Pride uniformed officials forced him to move from where he a CSUSM high tech manage- the cake from the oldest to the ment major, read the current youngest marine signifies the was originally standing during commander's birthday mes- passing of the marine corp's the ceremony. * sage, which praised the impor- traditions from one generation tance and legacy of the corpus to the next. After the cake cut- The other protestor, also a sacrifice and their fulfillment ting ceremony, the colors were CSUSM student, Gigi Barrows of service. retired and the band played sat next to Harris holding signs the armed forces medley. The she had quickly made protestThe traditional cake cutting Marine Corp hymn was by far ing Harris' position. Barrows' signs read, "I'm with stupid," ceremony was lead by Sgt. the crowd's favorite. "asshole" and "idiot." When Craig Fitzhugh and Sgt. Rico Burley, who presented pieces Taylor presented Sgt. Tom asked to explain, Barrows of cake to the guest of honor, Watson, the Veterans' Asso- said she thought that "[Harris] President Gonzalez, followed ciation treasurer, with a spe- was disrespectful" and "when by the oldest and youngest cial award, "for excelling far he started heckling [Taylor] marines in attendance. Tom beyond the scope of duties I couldn't sit still." Barrows Schultheis, the oldest marine, normally expected of his posi- added that she didn't want is CSUSM's Chief of Police, tion." Taylor concluded the [Harris] to be the only one with and the youngest marine, Sgt. event by thanking a long list of something to say." She added that, "he's not representative of Tiffany Johnson, is a CSUSM supporters. history major. the community here." honoring the veterans and ' The ceremony began with an introduction by Taylor and a speech by CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez, himself an Air Force veteran. Gonzalez thanked the veterans for their service and praised them as students. Taylor asked those in attendance to observe a moment of silence to honor veterans who "...have served their country with honor, courage and commitment.:." More than 800 veterans attend classes at CSUSM and there are approximately 30 veterans on the faculty and staff. According to Taylor, part of the mission of the campus Veteran's Association is to "unify all past, present and future veterans who are members of the CSUSM community..." V OL.XNO.XII I with protestors Staff Sgt. Angel Toledo, a CSÜSM computer science major, signaled the official beginning of the ceremony with the presentation of the colors and the playing of the National Anthem by the 1st Marine Division Band and Color Guard from Camp Pendleton. Staff Sgt. Amy Forsythe read the Veterans' Day Message and presidential proclamation from George W. Bush proclaiming National Veterans' Awareness week and urging communities to honor veterans. Sgt. Louis "Cali" Caliendo, a CSUSM service sector management major, read General John A. LeJeune's message for the Marine Corps 227th birthday, which praised the corp's contributions and When asked the about the cake Protestors' Present During the *Pride Staff Writer, Chris strengths in war and peacetime. cutting ceremony, Sgt. Caliendo Ceremony Martin, conducted the interGunnery Sgt. Michael Johnson, explained that the passing of view with Shawn Harris. Escondido Mayor Hosts MBA Alumni Dinner e rffized Energized event e rJinses clipses recent scandal By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer The MBA Chapter of the CSUSM Alumni Association held a dinner Nov. 6, featuring speeches by former Congressman Ron Packard and Escondido Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler, who is herself a CSUSM MBA program alumnus. The dinner was the first event to be staged by what the association's Director of Events, George Overman, described as the "revitalized" MBA alumni association. The MBA chapter of the association is a separate sec- tion within the broader CSTTSM Mativ of the alumni pointed out SUSM tion any n Alumni Association. that press coverage was especially important in lieu of recent Overman explained that the negative press the CSUSM MBA previous attempt at an MBA program has received, regarding alumni association had fallen to an unauthorized commingling inertia and disinterest until it was of state and private funds in the revamped with the institution of program's management. new by-laws and committees in late 2001. More importantly, Alumni reactions about their the association is now geared association towards staging events and actively seeking recognition for Overman said that the alumni the association and the MBA association was "working hard program. to get new members for both the MBA alumni association and Overman's use of the power the MBA students association" word "revitalized" proved to be and this event was intended as a very appropriate, as vitality and first step in gaining recognition enthusiasm seemed to be the for the association. According unspoken themes of this event. to Overman, the association has o ™oi oil« a goal of eventually staging one event per month. After saying that the MBA chapter of the Alumni Association "allowed alumni to stay in touch with each other and Cal State San Marcos", Heather Manley, CSUSM's Director of Alumni Relations explained that CSUSM's MBA program produced itsfirstgraduate in 1996 and has been growing ever since. Manley further said that CSUSM's undergraduate business program has the largest enrollment of any program on campus and that these factors bode well for the future of both CSUSM's MBA program and the corresponding alumni associa- tion. President Ken Green, who was also the founding member of CSUSM's MBA Students Association, spoke earnestly about the goals of the alumni association. These goals included "serving as a conduit between MBA alumni and the university, and facilitating career growth for the alumni" Green, like all the association's officers, eagerly emphasized the association's desire to recruit new members. Vice-President Brick Longford said "We would like to get current MBA program students involved in the MBA student's association in anticipation of See MBA, page 2 �Free H igher E ducation Free higher education modeled after the G.I. Bill higher education. ByRIA CUSTODIO Arts Editor Dr. Reed began his presentation by emphasizing, "Every resident should have access to higher education with out financial constraint...It's a basic social right." On Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) Dr. Adolph Reed Jr., professor of political science at New School University and award winner of the "Scholar of Vision," spoke of a call to action that could provide no-cost access to higher education for eligible students. This was a call to ignite the grassroots campaign sponsored by the Labor Party at the Labor Party Convention and Conference in Washington, DC in July 2002. Spring 2003 enrollment opened this November, and large student loans and debt accumulate within each class credit. A college degree can offer stability by securing more choices. Government education statistics prove that higher education gives people a chance to build a better life for themselves^ Therefore by following the Labor Party's guidelines, higher education at no-cost greatly increases social opportunities. CSUSM is one of many campuses that Dr. Reed will visit in his attempts to spark enthusiasm for developing a significant consensus for the Labor Party issues on "Free Higher Education." He wants students, faculty, and the community to gain an increased awareness of the need for no-cost mere pennies at over $23 billion compared to the massive annual federal budget. Allocation of government funds, without the increase of taxes, allows the government to divert corporate tax breaks to support the growing need for free post-secondary institutions. Dr. Reed implied that the free tuition policy covers two percent of the annual federal budget and is easily incorporated into the trillions of dollars going to corporations, airline bailouts, and government spending. As a staunch supporter of the Labor Party, Dr. Reed spoke of the imperativeness for residents to access higher education while revitalizing public institutions with marginal, implemental costs. "Free higher education doesn't cost a lot of money and The campaign on "Free you get a big bang for your Higher Education" assessed a buck!" proclaimed Dr. Reed. higher economic return leading to increased skills and income Within the statement of the gains. Nominal cost of tuition Debs-Jones-Douglass Institute could be consolidated into the (DJDI), the design for free higher government's largefiscalbudget. education starts with a plan modThe total cost of tuition, as eled by the United States G.I. explained by Dr. Reed, remains Bill. The G.I. Bill supported v eterans w ith full tuition. The DJDI quoted, "...report also found that each dollar spent educating that 40 percent alone produced a $6.90 return in national output due to extra education and increased Federal tax revenues for the extra income the beneficiaries earned." The free tuition campaign applies similar, progressive strategies as the military G.I. Bill, also known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. After World War I, the G.I. Bill allowed veterans coming back from the war to attend college. The Federal Veteran's Administration (VA) said that this bill has had more impact on the American way of life than any law. The VA also said that President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the bill in order to motivate a desire to "spare the veteran and the nation the economic hardships that accompanied the return." The free higher education campaign is similar to the G.I. Bill because it establishes the same fundamental principle in a broader sense. Free higher education allocates funds to the larger population rather than small segment. Free higher education provides access to post-secondary institutions and affects the need for a higher level of education offered. The campaign stresses people taking local initiative to build solidarity for success through word of mouth and understanding the urgency to create a system for social reform of the polarization of higher education. By slowly building relationships with action, a diverse activism is created by revealing the need to depolarize colleges and Universities said Reed. To close the campaign, Dr. Reed, who heads Debs-JonesDouglass Institute in New York, implored, "Nothing is more effective than building personal relationships.. .building fundamental solidarities...Like you say.. .share the vision." Emmy Award-winning Director Saul Landau to Speak at Cal State San Marcos By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer commented, "Don't trust the word of governments. The only time they're truthful is when they're not saying anything. When government officials use "National Security" to justify secrecy it usually has nothing to do with our nation or security." Saul Landau will be a guest speaker at Cal State San Marcos ^Monday, Dec. 2, at 11:30am - 12:45pm as part of the Art and Lectures Fall 2002 Series. The lecture will be held in Academic Hall 102. His lecture will offer an alternative viewpoint on the Professor Landau is an debate of the drive that the US i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y - k n o w n government is making towards scholar, author, filmmaker, war in Iraq. and frequent lecturer at colLandau on the left. leges and universities. His Courtesy photo/The Pride. Landau will be presenting work on foreign and domesfootage from his recent visit to tic policy issues, Native Baghdad. His lecture will also American and South American plinary and Applied Knowledge cover foreign policy and the role culture, and science and technol- at California State Polytechnic that the US plays as a powerful ogy has earned him the honor of University, Pomona. country. When asked about his the first recipient of the Hugh O. Some of Landau's most widely views of these topics Landau La Bounty Chair for Interdisci- M BA from pg 1 Recently elected Mayor of Escondido, Pfeiler said "the degree had proved invaluable to my political career." Pfeiler's speech centered around the effectiveness of applying basic business and economic principles to the conduct of local government, with explicit references to various aspects of the MBA program at CSUSM recognized and praised accomplishments include the forty films he produced on historical, social, and political issues and worldwide human rights. He won the Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award, the George Polk Award for Investigative Reporting, the First Amendment Award as well as an Emmy for Paul Jacobs and the Nuclear Gang. Born in New York City, Landau grew up in the southwest Bronx, near Yankee Stadium. His accreditations include a bachelors and masters in history, with a minor in sociology at the University of Wisconsin. His advice to students at Cal State San Marcos is: "Participate in your own history. It's more exciting and meaningful than shopping." "I think I will only live Check out Saul Landau's once and therefore want to website for more information on contribute to my time in his work, films, and lectures at history. I hope to teach criti- www.saullandau.net. cal thinking, skepticism to my children, grandchildren, and students," explained Landau of his motivation for his work. Congressman Packard described public service as "the most noble and sublime activity one can engage in." Packard urged members of the alumni association to consider, with gratitude, the state and municipal services from which they have benefit, and suggested that as educated people they had a special opportunity and obligation to serve their community. them becoming alumni associa- of both CSUSM and its business tion members." program. Guseman said that CSUSM was at the same thirSpeaker's messages to the teen-year mark as the previous audience school at which he had served, CSU Bakersfield. Bakersfield As an intro to the nights experienced a quantum leap in scheduled speakers, Interim growth and recognition at its Dean of the College of Business 13th year and Dr. Guseman conAdministration for CSUSM Dr. fidently predicted that CSUSM Former Congressman Ron The CSUSM Alumni AssociDennis Guseman gave a short would experience the. same Packard gave a speech extolling ation's MBA Chapter made an but buoyant talk on the future expansionist phenomena. the virtues of public service. excellent impression at its Nov. 6 dinner. The members expressed great zeal for expanding both the scope and membership of the association. Those interested in the MBA alumni chapter can contact Heather Manley at Tel: 760750-4405, Fax: 760-750-3240 or hmanley@alumni.csum.edu. Those interested in CSUSM's MBA program ¿nay contact Keith Butler at Tel: 760-7504266 Fax: 760-750-4263 or kbutler@csusm.edu. �Security and Your Student IDs Major changes come at the requests of students concerning student IDs at Cal State San Marcos. o o ü o w B o P* ö d S o By JULIE MYRES Pridè Staff Writer their IDs and said, to the PeopleSoft student "We are w orking information system (in 2004). Social Security numbers to immediately phase out the use In the meantime, students may (SSN) on Student Identifica- of SSNs on student IDs." ask to have ID cards reissued to tion (ID) cards is a practice that them without their SSN printed CSUSM has used, up until now. He also discussed the number Cai State San Marcos is one of of times he previously had been on them, and/or request that the the last remaining schools that contacted regarding this matter. Department of Enrollment Seruses a student's Social Security "So far only one, and while only vices assign them a different ID number as a student ID number. one student (besides yourself) number." However, effective immediately, have contacted us, it is a big deal If students want to change students may request new stu- because students' privacy rights or delete their SSN from their dent ID numbers in writing or could be violated." ID, they may do so at the Photo in person in thè Office of EnrollID counter at Parking Services ment Services. There will be no Richard Riehl, Executive fees for students requesting a Director of Enrollment Services, located at FCB 107. Students who want a new number must go new ID number. talked about the changes being to Enrollment Services at Craven made by the University Police, Gal State San Marcos Dean Parking Services, and Records Hall 5110 for a new number to be of Students Jonathan Poullard Office to assign new randomly assigned to them. This will affect commented about this issue. He assigned numbers. Riehl com- students' log in for WebCT and acknowledged the problem with mented, "Our plan is to drop also their ID number. Accordhaving students' SSNs printed on the use of SSN's when we move ing to Riehl, once PeopleSoft H f «cr becomes operational all IDs will have a randomly gener"Your Social Security ated number. number is personal to you. It is Cal State San Marcos students the key to your Social Security use their IDs for many reasons. earnings record and you're the They use them for movie dis- only person with that Social counts, library book checkouts, a Security number. When someform of identification, and regis- one misuses your number, it tration purposes. There are many generally means they're pretendtimes when they show them to ing to be you ~ they assume your total strangers to reap the ben- identity. And when someone preefits they offer to students. 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KRONE Sports Editor run. The CSUSM men's cross country team obliterated the competition at the National Athletics Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) Region II, taking home a first place score of 47 in the 8K race on Nov. 9. The women's team made a strong third place finish in the 5K race with a total score of 122. Fresno Pacific University hosted the tournament at Woodward Park. The course was slippery due to the rain the night before, nevertheless Junior Robby McClendon explained that "overall, the day was sunny and it was a good afternoon to The men's team ran against 11 other teams with a total of 75 runners competing. The Cougars were followed by second place Azusa Pacific who accumulated a total of 74 team points. Point Loma Nazarene came in third with 86 total points. Among the top nmners included Rene Reyes, who had a third place time and personal best of25:34. Robby McClendon placed seventh with a personal best final time of 25:49, while Mike Shannon finished 10th with a personal best time of 25:59. Kris Houghton did not compete at the Fullerton tournament due to minor injuries. In spite of that, he came back to place 11th overall with a time of 26:02. "Kris Houghton who has been injured for about a month came back and ran only 3 seconds behind me," explained Shannon, a computer science major from Rancho Bernardo High School. Brian Sullivanfinishedwith a time of 26:16 earning him the 16th place slot. 23, 2002. The natural speed and depth of the team's competitiveness will make it difficult to choose which runners will be chosen to compete in Wisconsin. The NAIA men's cross country final ratings placed the men's team 4th and women's team 19th nationwide. The Cal State San Marcos women do not know if their score qualified the team for nationals, but it will be determined at a later date. points. The leading runners among the womèn included Freshman Anne Marie Byrne who placed ninth with a final time of 18:59. Senior Lanele Cox came in with a 24th place finish time of 19:31. Junior Katherine Niblett final time was 19:36 which placed her 26th. Junior Camille Wilborn finished 28th place with a time of 19:41. Freshman Caren Sather-Sperry The women's team competed ran a time of 20:01 which placed against 14 teams with a total her 35th. "And as for the nationals race, of 96 runners. The Lady Couwe can be in the top four teams gars placed "behind first place The Cougar men automati- if we all run the way we already Azusa Pacific with 47 points cally qualified the for the NAIA have," Shannon insisted. and second place Concordia who National Championships in were nudged out of first with 48 Kenosha, Wisconsin on Nov. M en's L acrosse S uffers L oss By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer "Due to money problems men's lacrosse is not going to play till next season," explained the Men's Lacrosse Team President Carlos Quichocho. Although Men's is not going to play until next spring, Quichocho and teammates are taking advantage of the extended off-season. According to the team president, getting into shape is the main focus of the team right now. mural sports program that was sponsored by ASI, and there has been much success getting students, experienced or not, out onto the playing field. Lacrosse is not for the faint of heart. Lacrosse is an intense, Men's lacrosse at CSUSM heart-pounding, full-contact Lacrosse started last year under the intra- sport that was originally played ByAMBERROSSLAND Pride Stait Writer by American Indians. Lacrosse was the name the French gave the sport as they observed American Indians play with little or no rules and regulations, s the sport quickly spread to Canada, the Canadians added many rules and regulations making it their national sport. Today, lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the world Men's lacrosse will have an informational meeting in the future to recruit students that are interested in playing, movie at our expense.} are available, although location Muslim holy month of Ramadan w a s n o t specified on the ASI The sociology club is about followed by a discussion style An ultimate Frisbee tournament handout. the members and our goal is to lecture. There will be pizza and A SI S ponsors E vents for is to be held this Friday from help our members learn more other refreshments as well as Students lpm-3pm m the Forum Lawn by At the bottom of the tiny yellow about the careers in the fields literature and lots of fun. This Chavez Plaza. The winning team handout, in fine print, the contact of Sociology and Criminology, will be the last segment of the On Tues., Nov. 19, all students takes home a trophy and sign-ups information was listed in a point learn how to successfully apply Socially Relevant Film Series for are invited to take a break for are available at the ASI office. 4 sizefont. to graduate school, interact with this semester so grab afriendand bouncy boxing in Founder's your professors, share ideas with swing by. Plaza from ° n S u r L > N o v - 24> A SI is provid- "Contact 760-750-4990 or visit fellow students, and much more!I a tons Uam-3pm. This event will P°rtation inclusive COM 205 for more information Lesbian Gav Bisexual involve a way for you to release to the Los Angeles Museum on November ASI events." Anyone who is interested in v 'j A .. your stress and challenge your ^ Tolerance. This exhibit prothe fields of sociology and A™nsSender Organization friends, or enemies, to a round of ™*ch graphic information Although selected students criminology are welcome to (LGBT) o ns u c h big-gloved boxing fun. historical events as the received this handout, and assum- join the sociology club. If you Holocaust No meeting place or ing that they were able to read it, have any questions regard- D a y m m e : Wednesdays, 3:00 pm At the San Marcos Edwards t i m e was specified for this event, it is hopeless that many will show ing the sociology club, please L ocatioG: *' Theater on Thurs., Nov 21, ASI f o r A S I again a possible excuse up to the events with no location feel free to contact MichelleF o r m o r e UNIV443 a is sponsoring afreemovie night fcem a n d tgettingm d s t 0 Lripf oror and/or time specified. tA f at demon002@csusm.edu or ^formation, please heir M for the first 50 students who Monica at berto001@csusm.edu € mail: I™i012^sugm.edp show up. The time and movie The Sociology Club are to be announced* {One may PAN Film Showing We are a new student organizawonder as to how many spaces conclude the month, the The Sociology Club is proud ^ tion. L<2BT, gay; .Sportive stu~ ^tefti&siW^ start a new year at CSUSM, Wednesday ^ ^ ^ 3 f are welcome to 50 ASIjpepra^iatiVes show up, ^ - ** w Upcoming 0 & c m o f t h ^ k * ^ W p m^ ACD 408 the ^ ogr^ m ; may possibfy be # way for ^m are edited to begin ^ Activists Net^odt ^ a i U » d aotivities are being ASImiaflieirfttei^togetaftee ^ start bm>it C a l i ^ ^^ ;* ' : ^ ***** Werespecl confidentiality. F ellows w o r k directly w ith state legislators, t he G overnor's office a nd o ther c onstitutional officers, a nd t he S upreme a nd S uperior C ourts, t o d evelop public policies f or t he m ost challenging a nd d iverse state in t he nation. T he p rograms offer a u nique e xperience in p olicy-making a nd e xciting o pportunities t o j ump s tart c areers in public s ervice. T HE CAPITAI FELLOWS PROGRAMS C ALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY. S ACRAMENTO For m o m information, c ontact: T he C enter f or California Studie« California S a t e University, Ssœramento 6 000 J S treet, Sacramento, C A 9 5819-606! Tel; ( 916) 2 78-6906 E-mai!: ca!stu<ftes@c s us.edu Wtebsfce: w w w c s us^du/caist Application Deadline: February 26,2M3 ssftfinp Some of t he R uff we'll d o HP J flHpRn-one consu® / group sessions s or qum for FREE: �Who is Worthy of the Wang? A c hance forworthy f aciütyan^ By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer Academic excellence in the area of teaching is something hopefully strived for by all professors and instructors and is a task definitely worthy of reward and praise. Because of this, all California State Universities reward their outstanding faculty with the Wang Award. The Wang (pronounced wong) award was estab- lished in the fall of 1998 when Trustee Stanley T. Wang gave the CSU system $1 million to reward outstanding faculty and administrators. The award is designed to celebrate those CSU faculty and administrators who through extraordinary commitment and dedication have distinguished themselves by exemplary contributions and achievements in their academic disciplines and areas of assignment. campus may nominate one faculty member from each of the following four categories: visual and performing arts and letters; natural sciences, mathematical and computer sciences and engineering; social and behavioral sciences and public services; and education and the professional and applied science fields. mwoolf@csusm.edu. The nomination letter should indicate how* the nominator knows the nominee, a statement of the nominee's qualifications as an outstanding professor, and, if a student, courses he or she has taken from the nominee. The achievements of the Wang Award recipients must advance Faculty, academic instruc- the missions of the university, tors, alumni, and students may bring benefit and credit to the make the nominationsforthe CSU, and have contributed to The Wang Family Excellence Wang Award. Nominations the CSU's excellence in teachAward is administered through may be done by email or hard ing, learning, research, scholarly the CSU Foundation. Each copy to the senate office at pursuit, and community contribu- tions. If anybody associated with CSUSM feels the need to nominate a worthy, candidate,^ they are encouraged to do so soon because nominations are due at the academic senate office, 1201 Craven Hall, or via email to mwoolf@csusm.edu, by the close of business on Monday, Dec. 9,2002, The winners of this award will not only get a little Cal State fame, but a bit of fortune as well in the form of $20,000. This is the chance for students to recognize faculty and staff for their Local School District Searching for Mentors Mentoring: A Possitive Experience for College Students By STEVEN ZAMORA Opinion Editor To be a mentor is to have an opportunity to impact various students who are neèd of academic help. Joan Helms, associate under the Wellness Department within the Poway Unified School District, along with the Poway Unified School District itself, will argue for more mentors, in order to positively impact their students as much as possible. They are looking for college students to be the mentors for their students. General Colin L. Powell (Ret.), Chairman of America's Promise and Secretary of State, talks about "Commitment makers," which are some individuals or organizations trying to make a difference by pledging their time, treasures, and resources towards helping our youth, is referencing, through Helm's interpretation, the role that mentors plays in the education process. Mentors are "commitment makers," says Helms. They pledge their time, treasures, being their education, and resources, college and experience, to help the nation's youth succeed in school. Helms is offering college students who can spend an hour every week throughout the remainder of the school year a chance to be "commitment makers." Mentoring is a positive process that allows the mentors, as well as their protégés, a chance to gain from their experience together. Helms commented, "Over 98 percent of mentored students said they have benefitedfromthe program by increased academic achievement, improved self- confidence, increased attendance at school, improved attitudes and improved self-control. In addition, mentors are sometimes credited with helping students to stay away from drugs and alcohol." ThisBoIkiay G i v e U m 'GIff ¿ Î T i m e pipi s farli "s The overwhelming statistics •g m discussed by Helms, which are acquired from the Poway Unified BviiMmmi *. - \ School District, provides that Poway Unified School District mentoring aids students academiMentoring frogram Office cally, socially, and mentally, and 85*748-0010 e st 2719 also shows that mentors present a positive role model for the levels of education, the district students. needs college mentors to not The Poway Unified School only help with academics, but District wants college students also to be a positive role model to be mentors to other students and friend for their students. As anywhere from middle school to reinforced by the statistics, new high school. At these different college mentors who are willing mmSfk to be "commitment makers" can state funded program through fulfill the role that the school dis- UCSD, hires mentors to tutor trict needs. at various AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) All of the benefits for both par- classes in San Diego County. ties add up to one positive experi- When hired, the program is ence, which is noted by a current flexible with schedules, and is junior at CSUSM who works for mainly focused on providing ESS (Extended Student Services), academic aid to students in San Todd Cruel. "Mentoring makes Diego County. me feel like I'm actually doing something positive to influence If college students have any others. Also, when I mentor, I do interest in becoming a mentor, not feel like a product of a com- they should contact Joan Helms pany, I feel very valuable and at jhelms@sdcoe.kl2.ca.us, for useful to others," said Cruel. As a mentoring opportunity with exemplified by Todd, mentoring Poway Unified School District. is an experience where a person Students can also contact Karla can and often does make a differ- Whitaker at the Cal Soap office at (858) 569-1866. ence in the world. There are other places to be hired as a mentor. Cal Soap, a TWIN OAKS ® G uaranteed A uto S ervice P rofessional T echnicians Tune-up • Brakes Full Service Car Tires & Batteries 7 60-752-7600 102 E. Carmel Street - S an Marcos, Ç A (Corner of TWin O aks Valley Road & Hwy. 78) 1 0% O ff P a r t s & L a b o r W ith T h i s A D! �The Cal State San Mareos Shopper By JENNIFER ACEE Pride Staff Writer before you buy another stick of chewing gum. Beware shoppers, where you buy your bottle of Sobe and Cup O' Noodles could be costing you an outrageous, an odious, a whopping 25 cents extra. Instead, shop around a bit and the quarter will stay in your pocket. Keep in mind the following facts. 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Well, for Amy "Endless Summer" program, of North County. On one of her Forsythe, 32 years yopng, that Amy spends some of the time shows, Amy brought in a friend is the life she has been living. inside the KOCT-TV studio, edit- who was a pro golfer in order to As a CSUSM student and an ing and preparing her program. give everyone a lesson with the Oceanside resident, Amy spends Once the editing is completed, clubs, and when some profesmuch of her time hosting and it is viewed by the executive pro- sional jet-skiers were in town, producing a 30-minute cable TV ducer. When the executive pro- Amy was able to catch them program called "North County's ducer approves the edit, it is then for some interviews. She also Endless Summer." The show fea- sent to the local cable provider to recently interviewed Marine tures local bands, celebrity inter- be broadcast at a later date. As a Chief Warrant Officer Tony views, local sporting activities, producer of the show, it is up to Rosenbum, who played a drill and military news. The show Amy about how the program's instructor in Fox Television's "Boot Camp." Amy is formerly from Santa Rosa and served on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1993-2001. While in the Marine Corps, she served as an International Combat Correspondent for the Consolidated Public Affairs Office. She has lived in Oceanside since 1995 and is continuing as a sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserves while pursuing a degree in Communication and a minor in Political Science here at Cal State San Marcos. respondent in the Marines gave me the skills to step right in as a co-host of KOCT-TV's 'Inside Oceanside,'" Forsythe said. "Inside Oceanside" was Amy's first project before becoming producer of "North County's Endless Summer." It is a similar program that focuses more on the political aspects of Oceanside. "North County's Endless Summer" can be seen on KOCT/ channel 18, KPEN/channel 19, KDCI/channel3 in Carlsbad, and Del Mar TV/channel 66. You can also go online at www.koct.org/ "I 'always knew I enjoyed pages/endless.html. journalism and working as a cor- Have a Tu Make Impossible Pumpkin Pie By RACHEL FRANKLE For The Pride Thanksgiving is a special time of year to spend with friends and loved ones. This American tradition is filled with family, pictures, memories, prayers, gratitude, and hope. Holiday spirit fills the air as we all long to make precious memories that will stay with us for our entire lives. Christmas is right around the corner and the New Year is following close in second. But everything starts with a lavish spread of Thanksgiving food including: mashed potatoes, yams, turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Lastly, we eat dessert. Dessert ia the final food that we enjoy on this holiday. I challenge you to* make it special and try out this recipe for "Impossible Pumpkin Pie." My mother discovered this recipe years ago on a Bisquick box. It has become a cherished favorite of our family for years and it can be yours, too. Many people enjoy the holiday rich foods, but also worry about the pounds it tends to add. With this recipe, you can enjoy the food and your trim body all at the same time. Just follow these simple instructions and be prepared to take a savory bite launching you into the holiday spirit. 1ngredients: 7) Bake at 350 degrees for 5055 minutes. 3 A cups sugar, 54 cup Bisquick, 8) Can be served with whipped 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Vz cream. teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (nutmeg, cinnamon, etc.), 13 oz Are you ready to fly into the can evaporated milk, 2 eggs, 16 holidays with ease? This pumpoz can pumpkin (or 2 cans pump- - kin pie will sprout you wings that kin puree), 2 teaspoons vanilla the turkey never had. When the kitchen timer sounds, the aroma I n s t r u c t i o n s : of cinnamon and pumpkin fill the air. Everyone waits eagerly 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. at the dinning room table for the 2) Put all ingredients into a much-anticipated dessert. Everyblender. body feels like they overate and 3) Blend thoroughly to mix. cannot possibly eat anymore, 4) Blend 1 minute on high. but no one wants to skip dessert. 5) Grease a pie plate. With this easy-to-make pumpkin 6) Pour the blended mixture pie, you do not have to skip desinto the greased pie plate. sert. One great aspect about this pumpkin pie is it makes its own crust. That makes the pie not only less filling, but also lower in fat than a typical pumpkin pie. You know what that means, ladies? No more post holiday starving and binge workouts! My mother comments: "You will not believe how simple it is to make this pumpkin pie. It is less costly, lower in fat, and most importantly, it tastes great." Take my mother's advice and try out this recipe. You will not regret it and neither will your waist line. Happy holidays and enjoy our family's piece of pie. A Tastey Appetizer: Artichoke Heart Dip By MELISSA BUTTRELL For The Pride As everyone knows, Thanksgiving is a time to spend with your family but it is also a time for food. Everyone always stresses over what they are going to make for Thanksgiving dinner, but this is the trick. Here is a recipe for an appetizer to start your day off right. It is for Artichoke Heart Dip; it is simple and tastes great. And no one has all the time in the world to cook so this is good for everyone. But before you can start you will first need to get some ingredients from the store. 2 Large jars of marinated artichoke hearts 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise After you # have collected all your ingredients you are ready to begin. The first thing you will need to do is set your oven to 350 degrees. Drain and chop all artichoke hearts. Then put all your ingredients in a 9" by 13" glass pan and mix. Bake at 350 degrees for a good 20 to 25 minutes. Pull the pan out and allow it to cool. Do not forget to turn your oven off. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips. If you are taking it on the road or to a house nearby, store it in something that will keep it warm. A nice carrying bag with a heating pad will work just fine. Your guests will be so impressed by the dish that they will think you slaved over the stove for hours, but I guess what they don't know won't kill them. Andrew's Apple Pumpkin Pie By ANDREW BEHNEMAN Vox The Pride The Best of Both Worlds here we are, the holiday season is on its way whether we like it or not. Thanksgiving is going to be here in aflashand then Christmas will be here before we know it. Before we get too far ahead of ourselves with the joy of Christmas let's not skip over all the incredible food that comes along with Thanksgiving. The aroma of the turkey is overwhelming. The moist stuffing and the buttery mashed potatoes sit heaped up in bowls on the table filled with cranberry sauce, biscuits, yams, and countless other sides. A must have for everyone's Thanksgiving is a pie of some sort. The most popular pies seem to be apple and pumpkin. Wouldn't it be great to combine both of those flavors into one pie? Well, we are going to do just that, and for all you cheap in Valley Center that makes the skates out there, we won't spend spread. The piecrust and yogurt over 10 dollars. can be picked up at any grocery store. First we have to mix the For Andrew's apple pumpkin apple pumpkin spread and the pie we will need; 1 jar of Lilac yogurt. Pour approximately 3A Valley Orchard's Apple Pumpkin of the spread into a bowl and Spread, 1 graham cracker pie add as much or as little yogurt crust and 2 or 3 cups of vanilla as you want. Pour the combined yogurt. The jar of spread will cost mixture into the piecrust. Spread about $4.50 and can be picked up the mixture evenly in the piecrust at just about any local San Diego and place the pie in the freezer County Farmer's Market. Lilac for a couple of hours or until the Valley Orchards is a family farm pie is firm. Remove the pie from the freezer and generously apply whipped cream to the top. Serve the pie chilled. It will serve 7 to 8 people and is the final touch to any Thanksgiving Day dinner. The left over apple pumpkin spread has countless other uses. It tastes great on toast in the morning. It also goes well over oatmeal. My personal favorite is to pour it over a nice bowl of vanilla ice cream. �Get 2 FREE music C Ds and a $ 25 Bill Credit! J fepm togejfter.-^ Rock fogtìrtier. Suit & tie jobs w on't b reak their ifesj AT&T a lways s ounds g ood to them, Live off-campus? Call AT&T at 1 866 846-4163, ext. 34159 to switch to AT&T Local Phone Service and you'll receive 2 FREE Sony music CDs* of your choice! And that's not all! 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"Rabbit," as trailer home with her daughter Jimmy is more casually called, and a man that Rabbit happened to go to the same high school with. Rabbit's mom takes him "I found it hard to get past back into her home after he and my own adoration and lust his girlfriend break up. However, her character is not emotionally for the star, Eminem" stable and finds means to shoot herself and Rabbit down. Mekhi and his friends, a group of young black men, frequent a particular Pfiefer plays Proof who is club in the less upscale area of Rabbit's closest confidant and town offering "battles," rapping Master of Ceremonies (MC) of competitions between two these battles. Another known people. The objective is to rap name would be Britney Murphey more eloquently than the other who plays Rabbit's love interest by means of mocking the other's Alex throughout the film. Although she is a background character, her role is essential in that she encourages Rabbit to go for his dreams and offers her beliefs that he has all the skill and talent to make those dreams a possibility. The audience later learns Alex has dreams of her own and does whatever she feels necessary to open a door to these dreams. Basinger, Pfiefer and Murphey offer solid co-star performances that complement the talent offered by Eminem. Personally, I thought the transition Eminem makes from a white rapper that many people hate, love or love to hate was smooth and honest He offers a character that struggles to get by working somewhere he would rather not be just to make ends meet, but also struggled with his own insecurities about whether or not he is good enough to make it in the competitive world of the music industry. Thisfilmdisplays inner conflict, conflict between enemies of the underground rap scene, and triumphs within personal relationships. this film and the fact that both the film and the soundtrack were number one on the charts this past weekend. I think the movie is over acclaimed by critics and I honestly have to assess that I would give the film anywhere from two-and-a-half stars to three stars for its attempts to meet the requirements of a satisfactory and complete film. But it did need the supporting soundtrack and actors to make i t I found it hard to get past my fully worthy of my student rate own adoration and lust for the price to go see a sold out 10:55 star, Eminem. I thought twice pm showing on a rainy night. about my original decision on the actual ranking of the film. I listened to all the hype about The Ring: Original Japanese Release By BRIAN FISHER Pride Staff Writer nally released in 1998, The Ring uses little special effects and relies on camera angles, color Some might say that the Japa- and imagery to make that tingly nese version of The Ring doesn't feeling creep up one's spine. live up to today's standards in film editing and special effects, Despite its lack of special and they would be right. This effects, The Ring still manages is not to say that the film isn't to get that disturbed feeling creepy, it's just not scary. In injected into the audience. For fact, some of the later scenes those who have seen What Lies of the film are comical and not Beneath or The Others, a similar fitted for the die-hard scary eerie effect awaits viewers in movie fans of America. Origi- The Ring Plainly stating, the plot of the film alone is strange enough make you lean back in your chair and hug your stomach. Even after watching the American release, it was still interesting to see the differences in the original. The Japanese version uses much more spiritual and religious imagery than its renewal. Variant plot elements and an infusion of Japanese culture redeem the lack of horror accumulated in the original. Now you ask, is the original subtitled? Yes, and it does not distract the reader enough to make the movie unlikable. So yes, it is worth a look if you don't plan on being scared. If the opposite is true, you might want to check out The Ring showing in a theater near you. NYC Shows LA What Real Music Is About By STEVE BEGIN Vox The Pride In 1976 my parents were part of a sold-out crowd at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to see the legendary Neil Diamond. Over two decades later, an entirely different crowd would be there two see an altogether different phenomenon. On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002,1 was part of a sold out crowd at the Greek, but I wasn't there to see Neil. I was there to see one of rock-n-rolls most talked about bands - the Strokes 7- Julian, Albert, Nick, Nikolai, and Fab. Having been a fan of the Strokes since collecting some of their songs from the Internet before the release of their debut album, Is This It, my expectations were high. I was also curious to see how the Strokes, with their roots in the small clubs of New York City, would rock in Mooney Suzuki never lost rock front of thousands of people at n' roll, that's why. They lived up the legendary Greek Theatre. to their claims with great songs and the best guitar windmills Opening for the Strokes were I've ever seen. They ended their L. A. local band Rooney and New set with a fuzzed out dual guitar York City brethren the Mooney duel that made me think the Suzuki. Rooney lived up to the Strokes would have to be pretty buzz. Although the youngest of amazing to top them. the bands, they showed excellent stage presence and moved graceThe Strokes were more than fully through their short opening amazing. While the curtain set. After the mellow pop tunes of came up the crowd roared as Rooney, the Mooney Suzuki set they heard feedback from the the stage ablaze with a live show guitars. As soon as the lights hit reminiscent of the MC5 and a the band they played the song swagger like the Stones. Mooney 'New York City Cops' from the barreled their way through song United Kingdom release of Is after song, stopping only occa- This It. The band was in top form sionally to rile up the crowd. and unexpectedly professional. They told the crowd that a lot Having heard about the Strokes' of bands are out there nowadays tendencies to party before, trying to save rock n' roll, but the during, and after shows, I was Mooney Suzuki couldn't save delighted to see them in sync and rock n' roll. Why? Because the sober. Their set included every track from their debut album crowd thanking them f or supplus five new songs. porting a band that played in front of three lucky people in Julian comfortably talked to a bar in New York three short the crowd in between songs and years ago. Albert and Nick the band had a great time. Albert treated the crowd to some improsmiled and strutted through his visation with the dual guitar solo chords while Nick pranced and at the end of the song and when danced through his solos. Niko- the hum of the guitars died down lai plucked away responsibly everyone bowed in unison and at his bass and only broke con- walked off stage. All except Fab centration every few minutes to who came out from behind his give the crowd or his fellow band drum kit to kick one loud bang mates a shy smile. Fab bobbed out of Albert's guitar and give his moppy hair in time with his the crowd a happy wave gooddrumsticks and Julian gave the bye. After the show we didn't crowd 17 songs worthy of good have to get up from our seats ol* NYC growl. There was no because we'd been standing and encore, but having played songs girating to the music the whole off their album and five new time. Funny that my legs weren't tracks, it really wasn't an option. tired, just my jaw muscles from smiling so much. Before playing their last song, "Take It Or Leave It," Julian expressed his gratitude to the �¿Dónde está mi equipaje? — H X> WJ Por MARTHA SARABIA Editora Principal parte. Nosotros pensamos que porque era más conveniente Llegando al aeropuerto de Culipegarlo atrás donde no había acán, nos dispusimos a recoger "México lindo y querido si nada que donde estaban tantas las maletas como es costumbre. muero lejos de ti que digan que etiquetas encimadas. Pero para nuestra sorpresa mi estoy dormida y que me traigan maleta no aparecía al igual que a ti" parece ser la canción que Al formarnos para abordar el otras cuatro más. Lo más raro todos los mexicanos cantamos avión, el empleado de la aer- del asunto es que la etiqueta al visitar a nuestra patria o a la olínea nos quitó los pases. En eso que el muchacho no me regresó tierra de nuestros padres. Sin recordé que la última etiqueta debería de corresponder con el embargo, en ocasiones esta visita había sido pegada atrás del pase andador para mi abuelo y no se convierte en una pesadilla y me dirigí hacia su estación de con la de mi maleta por que la debido a los altos niveles de servicio para pedirle el boleto etiqueta que fue pegada atrás del corrupción en ese país lo cual te para quitarle la etiqueta. Le pedí boleto era la del andador no la de pueden dejar sin equipaje lo cual al empleado que si por favor mi maleta. Esto no tiene explime daba el boleto que le había cación y razonamiento. Así que me toco vivir a mí. entregado para quitarle el ticket los trabajadores del aeropuerto En mi última visita a México que tenía atrás y me ofrecí a procedieron a buscar las maletas el pasado verano, tenía grandes ayudarle a buscarlo, puesto que en el avión que habíamos llegado ilusiones y entusiasmo al saber yo lo necesitaba para reclamar y que continuaría su travesía a que pronto vería al resto de mi el andador de mi abuelito. Le la ciudad de Guadalajara. Poco familia que reside en ese país. dije que yo lo podía buscar si era á poco empezaron a traer las Así que mi familia y yo llega- necesario pero que necesitaba el cuatro maletas que faltaban, mos dos horas más temprano ticket para reclamar el andador una por una, como si fuera muy para evitar tener cualquier tipo en el aeropuerto de Culiacán, el difícil encontrarlas. Mi maleta de problema con el tráfico en cual era nuestro destino. no apareció por ningún lado. las carreteras o problemas en el Según ellos, buscaron y buscamismo aeropuerto de la ciudad Aunque insiste varias, varias ron pero mi maleta no apareció. de Tijuana, México. veces, el hombre continuaba Imagínense, lo que se siente no diciéndome que no me preocu- encontrar la maleta de una, en la Inmediatamente, después de para que toda iba a estar bien cual se lleva toda la ropa y zapahaber bajado nuestro equipaje porque las maletas estaban reg- tos, como también ropa nueva del carro nos dirigimos a regis- istradas a nombre de mi mamá. para la familia en México entre trarnos. La dependiente registro Así estuvimos varios minutos otras cosas de valor personal. nuestras maletas y pego las eti- hasta que por fin me canse y lo Así que como era de esperarse quetas correspondientes enfrente hice prometer que esto era cierto, me puse histérica y empecé a de nuestros pases de abordar. que no iba haber problema al exigir que me fuese entregada Hasta aquí todo iba bien. Como reclamar nuestro equipaje en el mi maleta. No importaron mis es costumbre, nos dirigirnos al aeropuerto de Culiacán porque gritos, los cuales no eran muy corredor de salida correspondi- estaban registradas bajo el agradables debido al estado de ente para abordar el avión, pero nombre de mi mamá. Y él muy shock en el que me encontraba, nos detuvo una voz que decía, convencido, seguía repitiendo ni mi desesperación y mucho "Espere señora traiga eso para «que todo iba a estar bien. Una vez menos mis derechos legales registrarlo por que no se lo van a más, al momento de abordar el lo cual no es de sorprenderse dejar pasar." avión, el empleado se acordó de porque si en este país se violan mí y me volvió a decir que no me tan fácilmente los derechos Así que nos regresamos para que preocupara que mi maleta iba a humanos que podía yo esperar la dependiente registrara el anda- estar en Culiacán, como debería con mi equipaje. dor que mi mamá le llevaba a mi de ser, y que no iba a tener probabuelito. La dependiente pego la lema al recogerla porque iba a Los trabajadores del aeropuerto etiqueta atrás del pase de abor- estar a nombre de mi mamá. Esto en Culiacán, me preguntaban dar, lo que no hizo con los otras me lo dijo enfrente de mi familia por la etiqueta y yo les explique etiquetas pero eso no levantó y demás personas que se encon- lo sucedido y que el empleado ninguna sospecha de nuestra traban atrás de nosotros. A +Subs tíña 's deli Las dos semanas que estuve en México de vacaciones llame casi todos los días a las oficinas de Aerocálifornia para saber la situación de mi equipaje, pero siempre era la misma respuesta "todavía la estamos buscando porque no la hemos encontrado." Mi maleta desapareció de la faz de la tierra en el aeropuerto de Tijuana y hasta la fecha, 5 meses después, no ha aparecido y dudo mucho que vaya a aparecer. Me quedé sin maleta y con una gran decepción para querer volver a México con esta aerolínea. Pero dicha aerolínea se quedo sin 4 fieles pasajeros y con muchos trabajadores ineptos que laboran en ella. Desafortunadamente yo no fui la única víctima En mi regreso al aeropuerto de Tijuana pude platicar con muchas personas que también han sido víctimas de esa misteriosa desaparición de maletas. Esto me motivó a escribir este artículo para recomendarles .s G 2 «í 2 t Ho + £H • > 3S aQ que estén muy alertas con todas y cada una de las cosas que hacen durante la registración de su equipaje, porque en esto puede depender si llegan con sus maletas al lugar de su destino o no. Así que mi consejo para todos los viajeros es que eviten ser víctimas de esta corrupción que desafortunadamente está tan arraigada en México. Si viajan por Aerocalifornia o por cualquier otra aerolínea, tengan mucho cuidado por que desgraciadamente esto les puede pasar a ustedes también/Y debido a tanta burocracia en México y a la falta de justicia, es imposible hacer algo para evitar que esto siga sucediendo. Así que extrememos nuestras precauciones al viajar con este tipo de aerolíneas irresponsables. Espero que este comentario les sirva de algo cuando salgan de vacaciones en estas épocas festivas. ÍFelices vacaciones; Going on vacation to visitfamily members in Mexico can turn into a nightmare, when after having checked-in your luggage it mysteriously disappears. Advice: beware, be very aware when you travel with Aerocalifornia because the same thing could happen to you. P resentación d el n uevo l ibro d e I sabel A llende: u n t otal d esastre Por MARÍA SOLEDAD taba la escritora Isabel Allende ACUÑA para presentar su nuevo libro. Al Redactara de The Pride contrario a lo que debería haber sido el resultado de un evento El pasado viernes a las 6:25 supuestamente bien organizado, p.m. la gente se amontonaba éste decepcionó y frustró a afuera de un edificio en la ciudad de Santa Ana donde se presen- Mira ALLENDE, página 11 Congratulations! Preschool substitutes, aides, and teachers All areas, full time and flexible part time. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jackie at 858-565-2144 en Tijuana no me lo dio (abuso de autoridad es otra cosa típica en México). Lo único que pude hacer fue tranquilizarme un poco y llenar una planilla describiendo como era mi maleta y el tipo de cosas que llevaba adentro para facilitar la búsqueda. Fatl Graduates: Please pin President Gonzalez, faculty and university administrators at me; Cai State San Marcos e 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San M orth of 78. ^ A w 2029f One mile narcos, C Q 0 / 9ith valid IDor students Discount [yyyyyyyyyyyM Friday, December 13,2002 , o J H c0 m 6:00-8:00 p a Chavez Piaza {In front of the Visual and Performing Arts Building) California State University S an Marcos Refreshments will be served For more information and to R SVP, contact the Office of the Vice President for (760) 750-4056. Qfficial graduation cerembnies will be held on May 17,2003 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds! �OPINION Dream of a World Unlike Dreamworlds By JENNIFER AGEE Pride Staff Writer Disgust festering into rage... cold chills and a clenched j aw... a stomach as tight as every muscle in your body... These are just a few of some viewer's reactions likely to be generated by watching the film Dreamworlds: Gender/Sex/Power in Rock Video. The effects of viewing this 55 -minute film are far-reaching and long lasting. Dreamworlds, a 'simple' media criticism focusing on music videos, promises to be the most disturbing film you have ever seen. MTV actually threatened to sue the producer and narrator of the film, Sut Jhally. A letter was sent to Jhally ordering him to 'cease and desist' promoting and using the video. In a crafty altercation, Jhally was able to frame the matter such that MTV received bad press on the issue, and so immediately ceased all pressure from MTV. (You know you're doing something right ALLENDE de la página 10 varios de los asistentes. .El evento que anunció la librería Martínez con mucho más de dos meses de anticipación, estaba programado para las 7 p.m., sin embargo, sin previo aviso y sólo porque la escritora se presentó mucho más temprano, a las 6 p.m., se dio inicio al tal sin siquiera tomar en cuenta al público que llegaría a la hora establecida. Para hacer más ridículo el asunto, se cerraron las puertas y un intransigente personal voluntario no permitió el acceso a los que llegaron después. Juan Villa dijo que tenía órdenes estrictas de parte when the powerhouse behind between the two is shocking. the disrepute starts threatening you.) The music videos are laden with violence, objectification, Today, Jhally's website claims and dehumanization of women. that over 2 million students in the Really, does that come as a major last decade have seen the 1990 surprise to anyone? We have all film that The Los Angeles Times seen a fair share of videos featurcalled "a scathing examination ing bikini-clad, mindless female of pop video's use and abuse of bodies dancing across the screen. women," <www.sutjhally.com> But the problem runs deeper than that. Dreamworlds begins with a barrage of common images of The genius of Jhally evinces females in the media. The rep- the significance of current and etition of these familiar sights, overwhelmingly prevalent portrayals we take for granted female images in the media. as "normal," invariably begins to Any viewer with a critical eye unnerve and frustrate viewers. can turn on MTV today, watch a music video carefully, and come Then, a progressively more up with the same conclusions of agitating step is taken as the rape female objectification. Actually, scene from the 1988 film The any viewer at all, even with one Accused i s shown. The scene eye closed and the sound muted retells the horrifying story of will still get the message that a woman in a public bar being women are body parts to be raped by multiple men in front looked at by men, ruled by men, of a crowd of cheering onlook- and to be seen either as status ers - which is based on an actual symbols or prey awaiting the occurrence. Dreamworlds jux- conquer. Day-in, day-out, every taposes the sickening images of form of media people come into this gang rape with MTV music contact with is subtly, or overtly, video clips - and the similarity reinforcing these harmful mes- del dueño de la librería, Rubén Martínez, de no permitir entrar a nadie más. En el local bien cabían más personas pero al inflexible voluntario no le importó nada m ás que defender su puesto de voluntario, como si lo fueran a correr o a reducirle el sueldo. No es esto verdaderamente risible? Las personas que se aglomeraban fuera del edificio trataron todos los medios razonables para que se les dejara entrar, teniendo siempre la misma respuesta de Villa, "No, no puedo." Al terminar la presentación se le preguntó a Martínez el por qué la había empezado antes y él dijo que porque como Allende llegó temprano, ella quiso empe- What would y our stuff cost t o replace? You may think your things aren't worth much. But the average person has over $20,000 worth of stuff that's probably not covered by a landlord's policy.That's why you need State Farm renters Insurance. State Farm insures millions of people's possessions. Which is good to know, because stuff has a way of really adding up. zar "luego, luego." También se le inquirió el por qué no había permitido la entrada a los demás y dijo, "Es que el local está muy chiquito" Con respecto al no haber considerado otro lugar para la presentación, él dijo que era "porque no tengo dinero para pagarlo." Después, al escuchar la sugerencia de haberlo llevado a cabo en alguna escuela comentó, "No hubo nada que yo pudiera hacer" dando media vuelta y evitando preguntas posteriores. Make History in Spring 2003! sages. Advertisers are especially keen on using women's bodies extensively to sell everything from stereos to shoelaces. Please consider enrolling in thèse classes for Spring 2003! Classes with CC and D D credit are denoted. So I am left wondering, is anyone besides media critics by profession (like Jhally) questioning what the bombardment of these type of images is doing to our attitudes and perspectives of over 50 percent of the world's population - females? History 300J : Southern California Native Community (DD) * Prof. A1 Schwartz, MW 1000-1115 and online History 308: Cinema and History in 20th Century Europe (CC) Prof. Patty Seleski, F'0900-1145 History 311: Mediterranean in the Age of Rome Prof. Darel Engen, MW 13O0-141S Spare 55 minutes to view Dreamworlds, rock your perspective, and come up with your own analytical conclusions. CSUSM Media Library in CRA 4221 has the video available under "Media Controlled," which means students may view the film in a room or take it elsewhere for a 2-hour period. History 318: Society and Culture in Early Modern Europe (CC) Section 01: W 1730-2015 (Prof. Chris Monty), Section 02: TR 0830-0945 (Prof. Ann Etwood) History 323: Society and Culture i n Modern Europe (CC) Prof. Wendy Maxon, R 1730-2015 History 325: Revolutionary Europe Prof. Alyssa Sepinwall, TR 1430-1545 History 332: Women in the U.S. Prof. Anne Lombard, MW U30-Ï245 Like Jhally said in an interview with Merge Magazine, "First you have to make people aware of what's going on. When people are aware, they get outraged." Well folks, it's about time to get aware. Martínez se preocupó por motivar a la gente que estaba formada a que compraran los libros de la escritora, diciéndoles, "gracias por venir y por comprar los libros, la línea va a avanzar rápido porque nosotros ya sabemos como hacerlo." Esto sólo me hace pensar que Martínez planeó todo junto con la escritora para que soíamente se realizaran las ventas. Me parece una manera muy astuta y sucia de hacer negocio, pues abusan de la buena voluntad de los lectores. Pero es más de extrañarse que Allende se preste a éste tipo de juegos, o es que a lo mejor ya no vende libros y es la única manera que puede hacerlo. - - Al abordar a la abogada Claudia Álvarez de la oficina del Distrito de Abogados y répresentante de la ciudad de Santa Ana, quien también estuvo presente en el evento, se le mencionó lo sucedido y La presentación duró aproximcomentó que ella no tenia nada adamente 30 minutos y después, que ver con el asunto y que su Allende f ue custodiada como papel era el de agradecer el que se una celebridad hollywoodense presentaran en lá ciudad de Santa hasta el lugar donde se dedicó a Ana eventos para la comunidad firmar los libros sin dar ninguna hispana. Pero, porqué no apoyar dedicatoria. Adentro de la librería el evento ayudando a proporcio- se cobraban $5 a la persona que nar un lugar más grande? quisiera tomarse una foto con Allende. History 336A: U.S. Colonial Experience Prof. Anne l ombard, MW 0830-0945 History 336D : U.S. Progressive Era 1884-1920 Prof. Jeff Charles, TR U30-1245 History 337: American Indian Response Prof. A1 Schwartz, MW 1130-1245 History 344: American Frontier as Myth (CC) Prof. A1 Schwartz, T 1730-2015 History 347: California History (GV) Section 01: MW 1430-1545 (Prof. J eff Charles), Section 02: TR 1130-1245 (Prof. Jan Roberts) History 349: U.S. Foreign Policy S taff, TR 1000-1115 History 352: Mexico Past and Present II (DD) Prof. Kristen McCleary, R 1730-2015 History 359: History of Brazil Prof. Carmen Nava, TR 1300-1415 History 362: China and the West (DD) Prof. Doug McGetchin, M 1730-2015 History 370: Early African History (CC) Prof. Reuben Mekenye, W 1730-2015 | "History 375: African Nationalism and Independence (DD) Prof: Reuben Mekenye, MW 1430-1545 History 384: Women in the Middle East Prof. Hussam Timani, MW 1300-1415 ^Please see catalog or go to www.esusm.edu/history forcoursé descriptions. 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Explain qualifications via e-mail: fr3@duke!edu, or voice mail: 760-271-3725, Starts asap. 11 i i �R esponse t o Veteran's D ay L etter This is a response to Trjstan of the holidays are on Mondays, Nickey's letter concerning the which would really mess up the students not being able to celclasses that are being taught on ebrate Veteran's Day. First of all, those days. We would be making from what I have been told, we up a lot or have a lot more homeneed so many instructional days work. to go to school. If we had all the holidays off, we would have Now as for our college not very long semesters. Also, most recognizing the holiday, you are wrong. Were you here on Monday? The college did recognize Veteran's Day. The Veteran's Club and ASI sponsored an event outside the Dome. The Marine Band was here playing wonderful patriotic music. They also had the color guard and presentations for the oldest and youngest Marines that attend CSUSM. The club served cake, punch and water. Because of the Veteran's Club and ASI, I was able to observe Veteran's Day, especially when they handed out small American flags we could wave. After the Marines were done performing, I was able to meet and speak to some of thè Marines that attend our campus. So you cannot say CSUSM did not observe the holiday, the tears in my eyes say yes and thank you. Dorothy Bruno LTWR Senior Today's Freshman, Tomorrow's Leaders: CSUSM's ELP Program How many times have we heard the phrase "Get Involved"? The Associate Vice-President and Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard and Coordinator for New Student Programs and Greek Affairs Julie Wright head the Emerging Leaders Program. According to the syllabus, the objective of the group is to explore, better understand, define and/or articulate the personal leadership process while increasing knowledge of University resources and how to [flippy Well John, , ~ Bfly^ it looks like the deadline for W^submissions to The Pride's L iterary S upplement' ' (the PLS) is almost upon us. We'd better Submit today if we intend t o have our work published this semester. After all the Deadline is Nov, 30th. The Pride is accepting essays, poetry, and all sorts of art5i to publish in a literary magazine as an exhibition of Student Excellence a t C SUSM. ••••J use them, The group touches base with multiculturalism and difference as well as understanding the individual's role as a potential leader within the CSUSM community II 'I That's right Mary, hopefully professors are encouraging students to submit their work. It's simple, all that students have to do is email The Pride at pride@csusm.edu. The Subject box should message say PLS, and the message box should contain the work's title Land the student's, name as well as his or her major and grade. The A ctualj work should be in the form of an a ttachment. The attachment should include the work's title but not the student's name, that way the judging will be fair. and beyond. Emerging Leaders is aimed at first year students to take part in a small, leadershiporiented class. It is very simple to join, sign up at orientation and show up at the first class. The class is voluntary and will hopefully be offered for credits in years to come. It consists of meeting one night a week for two hours and a weekly typed journal on a suggested topic. Poullard refers to this years group as the "dynamic dozen" and feels that "it is at the GORE of what they do in Student Affairs which is to 'empower students and to help them find their own voice. The program offers unique opportunities such as having a student/professor panel come and share their leadership experiences, joining private receptions like Jonathan Kozol's before his informative lecture at the California Center for the Arts of Escondido, and serving as a "base of support with other members," said Matt Curran. When talking with the group members about what ELP is, Colleen Lee quickly replied: "ELP is an awesome program that builds great leadership skills in freshmen. It helps us to learn who we are an^ how effective we can be as leaders." In addition to learning leadership skills, Caroline Rizk makes the point that "ELP is a way f or freshmen to get involved and build new friendships but it is also a means of discovering who we are and how the way we believe affects the way we live," Purpose, Controversy with Civility, and Citizenship. Students challenge each other in a highly supportive class that culminates with students developing their own Leadership Action Plan." People must be congruent with themselves before they can lead others. This class takes self-definition seriously by participating in many activities, journals, discussions and analyzing real life situations. The students involved will be much more aware of who they are and what they believe in by the time this class is over. "Most importantly though, the ELP is about helping students learn how they lead, and about assisting students in making positive s ociar change within their community," said Poullard. These youiig adults have had much experience on the basics of how to become a leader. The next step is to take action and make a difference on campus such as Orientation Team as many of these young leaders have applied and been accepted to. As freshmen, these students are given the opportunity to meet other freshmen and make the transition to college easier by meeting others with the same interests. The advantage of having a small group is that everyone knows each other by name, Stephanie Gaul jokingly added that "it's group therapy, when you need it" because there is mutual trust and respect at all times. Emerging Leaders Program is a positive atmosphere for students to further their leadership abilities and learn about different leadership roles on campus. Although it is fairly small this year, it will hopefully continue to expand in years to come. Jennifer Hauser enthusiastically stated: "This program is definitely an invaluable vehicle to obtain my future goals and endeavors. I would recommend this to absolutely everyone." This group appears close-knit and is "the beginning to a great circle of friendships and relationships. I learned a great deal of respect and love for people. It has strengthened my morals and self-realization," said Tiffany To. Wright adds that "ELP is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership and takes students through the first 4 of the 7 C's of Leadership: Consciousness Erica Mitchell of Self, Congruency, Commit- CSUSM student ment, Collaboration, Common The Pride Lead Editor Lead Editor Design Editor News and Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Arts Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Graduate Intern Business Advisor Alyssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Martha Sarabia Steven Zamora Martha Sarabia Ria Custodio Jessica A. 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By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer Cal State University San Marcos is a growing school. The projected growth for the future is to be as big a campus as UCLA. This idea is very feasible, considering the fact that CSUSM has more land than SDSU, which houses over 33,000 students to date. CSUSM currently has just fewer than 7,000 students enrolled for the Fall 2002 semester and the expected enrollment for Spring 2003 is even more; one of the reasons is because SDSU is not accepting any new students for Spring 2003. Many argue that CSUSM does not offer enough classes for the current students, yet they expect to eventually enroll upwards of a prospective 35,000 students. Students preparing for next semester by registering on-line or on campus are encountering many difficulties when they attempt to design a schedule that will fit their needs, due t o their appointment date or lack of class availability. Priority registration for continuing matriculated students began Nov. 4th and will continue until Dec. 6th for Spring 2003, via SMART Web or by phone. Ca! State San Marcos Glass Schedule fer tie latest elass senate ce sp, mit tie wf at: f as s e c www.esBsm.N8 Jestfcltew tie isk ti " ls Sdeöile" Cas ¡¡Il semester. No matter what their class status or major is, students are having great difficulty being able to get the classes they need semester after semester. There are not enough classes available for students to pick from in order to fill their major and even minor requirements. Classes are either at opposite times of the day, on opposite days of the week, or Major problems regarding overlapping in scheduled times. registration of classes The majority of the student body at CSUSM works part or One reason that CSUSM is experiencing this problem is f ull time jobs as well as going the lack of scheduling for the to school part or full time. Thus, required classes in each major. their schedules are strategically Class availability is the major planned to be able to juggle both issue as students prepare for next responsibilities. Many students ¡g ¡g 11 -w-tfF ¡ complain that the classes they need to graduate are only offered during the day when they are at work. Mona Kadah, a junior and high technology managementbusiness administration major, said, "This is my third semester here at CSUSM and I have been going full time. The school is trying to focus more on students who are working f ull time who only want classes at night, which is good, but this is not flexible to students who work part time and want to be f ull time students. We need more convenient scheduling with flexibility set around student's realistic schedules. I don't feel that my needs are being met and I don't think it is James Chesterton, a junior finance major, commented on his registration experience saying, "I work f ull time and Finance 321 is only offered during the middle of the day." Then when asked how he felt administration would help him he expressed that he had not contacted them and that, "I figured they don't care. Take it or leave it. I would like to see more classes offered for the evening students." Others comment that there are just not enough sections available for the required classes to be able to fit them in their schedule. Putheary Sin, a junior communication major, expressed, "Not being able to get needed classes at the time planned postpones graduation and it's not fair. CSUSM has to figure out a way to tone down or even eliminate this problem if at all possible. Of course, I realize that no solution can satisfy every student, but if improvements are made students would be a lot happier on campus around registration period." Jeff Bottger, a senior as of spring 2003 and communication major, commented, "I think there definitely needs to be a lot more sections of communication classes added. It's hard on those students who work to take the classes they need which are offered at random hours throughSee ADMIN, page 2 V OL.XNO.XIII Fall Grad Reception By MELISSA REED Pride Staff Writer In honor of all the students who will be graduating this semester, there will be a Fall Graduation Reception held on Friday, December 13. The ceremony will take place in a tented area from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. outside in Chavez Plaza, which is in front of the new Visual and Performing Arts Building. Speakers at the reception will include CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez, Dr. Francine Martinez and ASI president Jocelyn Brown. Although there is no dress code for this event, attendees are encouraged to dress smart-casual. Last year was the first year that this event took place, and it was said to have been very nice. There will also be refreshments to aid in the festivities. Because seating is limited, if graduates are planning on attending they should let the Office of Student Affairs office know as soon as possible. Guests of graduates should be limited to no more than four people. Because the specific names of the graduates will not be called at this ceremony, graduates are encouraged to come participate in the traditional May 17th graduation at the Del Mar Fairgrounds For students having any additional questions, please call the Office of Student A ffairs at 750-4056. Coffee With A Conscience ASI Programming Board Gives Coffee To Students That Is Also Fair To Farmers By GAIL TARANTINO Pride Staff Writer The Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Programming Board, in an effort to reach out and acknowledge students, is giving out hot coffee outside the Dome Plaza on Monday mornings from 7 a.m.-9 a.m. The programming board, "is a group of students hired by the ASI to plan and execute events to contribute to the development of campus life and community," said Valerie and in a hurry in the mornings." Cuevas, coordinator of student When asked why the coffee programs and services. is given away instead of sold, Cuevas said, "Because student fees go towards the purchase of The Evolution of an Idea the coffee, so they have already paid for it." Cuevas said that the coffee give-away was originally Cuevas explained that buying planned as a "nice way to recogFair Trade coffee was not part nize our s tudents." She added of the idea originally, but when that the programming board decided on offering coffee, "in "it came time to purchase the order to reach out to all the c om- coffee, [the programming board] put in a request for fair trade muter students who are cold coffee because of social and environmental issues" Cuevas added, "Even a small gesture can have an i mpact" What Exactly Is Fair Trade Coffee? Brett Gladys, a member of the programming board and one of the students handing out coffee explained that, "Fair Trade guarantees that coffee growers and farmers were paid a fair price regardless of the market." Gladys added that, "Fair Trade coffee is also produced without pesticides and forests aren't slashed and burned to grow it." Noah Smith, also a programming board member, explained the coffee is purchased from "People's Co-op in Ocean Beach." An organization that according to Smith "promotes both organically grown and vegetarian products." See COFFEE, page 3 �Registration A n d A dministrationfrompage 1 out the day - or for any student for that matter. I fortunately do not work; next semester I was hoping to get an internship, but with my class schedule across the board time wise, it may not be an option." Starting with registration for Spring 2003 semester, a new policy by the administration notifies students of their registration date by campus email only. Many students are frustrated with the priority registration dates, because they do not really give them priority service. Kadah added, "For example, HTM 426 is a popular class among Business majors and there is only one section being offered for the Spring 2003 semester. The class was filled and closed long before my priority registration date came, thus, giving me no chance i t getting into the class with no other sections offered. This class is very important for my major and the other electives do not fill my needs. By the time my priority registration time came, it was useless, because there were only two electives classes available." Kadah is still trying to get a response from administration, but does not have much hope of getting registered and will try crashing the classes at the beginAccording to an article in the ning of the semester. Cal State San Marcos Tracks Newsletter published in SepThere is also a lack of classtember, the CSU system, as a rooms for classes to be held whole, underestimated enrollin and the classes hold limited ment growth for this year. They amounts of students. There projected 15,000 new FTES, and are 85 useable classrooms on in reality the growth was 21,000. campus with only three of them CSU system had a $43 million that can seat over 50 students. cut in funds and now they may With more classrooms come face additional cuts next year as more classes, and with more part of more than $750 million in classes creates a need for more reductions that California's Govfaculty. ernor Gray Davis is expected to make during the next few Class availability also relies months. on the budget and what is allotted for additional class sections, With the passage of proposiclassrooms, and f ull time faculty. tion 47, after asking many stuAccording to the administration, dents, they seem to think that the "target" number is the enroll- some of that money would be ment projection that each school used in helping add to the class gives to the CSU Chancellor's availability, but in actuality the office. The school receives funds money will be used for capital for the "target" number ranging costs such as the new building, from $5,000 -$7,000 for each supplies, and even the movement Full Time Equivalent Student of the library books. According (FTES). The FTES number for to the Cal State San Marcos' this spring was 5,066 but it may website, in 2003 the university be up to 6,627 students expected will get $9,417,000 from the at Cal State San Marcos. With an passing of proposition 47, which underestimated "target" number, $7,431,000 will go to Library CSUSM will be operating on Information Center equipment a budget not equivalent to the and $1,986,000 will go to Telenumber of students which will communications Infrastructure, be attending, thus leaving less leaving no funds for other needs. money for additional classes and professors. The Faculty Issue IMMIGRATION L EGAL C ENTER A ll F amily-Based ( migration C ases H andled Student Visas, Student W ork Permits, J-1 Waivers, W ork Visa, Green Cards, U.S. Citizenship I P1 IF mm jMlfP mWmm Specializing in employment-based immagration optionsfor foreign academic faculty and professional staff members. sb§i ¡¡111 MM! "mm I mmigration L egai C enter 4025 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 300, San Diego, C A 92108 Office: (619) 542-7720 F AX: (619)259-0048 Mailing address: 3639 Midway Drive, Suite 8-193, San Diego, C A 92110 immigrationlegalcenter@usa.net • immigrationlegalcenterxom Another problem that C SUSM students are concerned about is the faculty. There is a definite c orrelation between the classes available to the number of professors available to teach the classes. There are more lecturers than there are tenured professors at CSUSM. According to the Cal State San Marcos website, there are about 256 lecturers on campus this fall compared to 201 tenured and tenure track faculty. Lecturers can teach a maximum of five classes per semester and many of them teach only one or two classes while they are willing to teach more. This is mainly because of lack of classes available for them Marcos as well as the business to teach and not enough class- administration department and I would really like to see him rooms in which to teach them. made a permanent member of A lecturer is a professor con- the CSUSM faculty." tracted through the university A lecturer expressed frustrato teach classes. Lecturer is the correct term used for an adjunct, tion by saying, "I am not happy where the definition for an with the way the lecturers have adjunct is someone who teaches been treated in my department, part time and has a f ull time out- especially since last January. We side job in a business. Lecturer's have rarely partaken of duties contracts vary from one year to outside of teaching or particiup to indefinite contracts that are pated f ully in department meetrenewed every few years. ings; but in the past we used to teach 200 and 300-level courses There are many lecturers who for which we could choose our have taught at CSUSM for many own texts, and participate in the years and have enjoyed their adoption of the common text for experience here, but there are the 101, 102, and 201 courses. also many who have concern Since last January, however, we regarding their future contract have been 'demoted:' restricted with CSUSM and the future sta- to teaching." bility of their jobs. When Jahna Ashlyn, a psyBruce Thompson is a CSUSM chology lecturer, was asked lecturer librarian and GEL to comment on whether she is instructor as well as an adjunct happy with being a lecturer at Cal professor of philosophy at State San Marcos, she expressed, Cuyamaca College. He com- "Yes, I'm happy with it but it mented in an article he wrote, would be nice if at some future titled Emissaries From the longevity milestone, e.g., 12 or World Beyond: The Authentic- 15 yrs., an even longer contract ity of Adjuncts published in The or actual tenure was given." Chronicle of Higher Education, "Higher education employs two One lecturer commented about types of adjunct teachers. The her happiness at Cal State San first are serving an often-over- Marcos saying, "I'm too busy to long apprenticeship, hoping to notice if I am. I suppose I have to become full-time, tenure-track work harder to earn less money faculty members. The second, since most f ull time instructors like me, teach only as a sideline. teach around 3 classes and I'd There is little doubt that adjunct have to teach several more to be teachers of the first type are compensated less than they are being exploited, working for earning." low pay and often without benefits. Currently, more courses Another lecturer remarked, are taught by such adjuncts than "Lecturers are not involved is beneficial for students, the in most decision-making, not adjuncts themselves, and aca- invited to most meetings, and not deme as a whole. Colleges and offered the best classes." universities should be encouraged to hire those adjuncts as When asked about the feeling regular, full-time faculty mem- of job security among lecturers, bers. However, I want to argue another said, "No, it is semester that adjuncts, especially of the to semester. I don't even know if second type, will always play I have a position next spring." an important role. We contribute to the message that universities Possible Solutions to the Probintend to convey, and we con- lem tribute precisely because we are adjuncts. As adjuncts, we posA member of the adminissess something that regular, f ull- tration commented, "CSUSM time faculty members essentially has an "academic blueprint" lack: authenticity." which outlines the future academic growth of CSUSM. This Students are worried about means new majors, expansion the status of lecturers, because of majors, and of course, more there are many who feel that classes, better variety, better they should be made permanent access (i.e. on-line or at satellite faculty at CSUSM. campuses)." So, there are plans for f uture growth of both classes Phuong Nyugen, a senior and professors, but for now, stucommunication major, said, "I dents will have to play registrafeel that Cal State San Marcos tion lottery. needs to invest in the adjuncts and make them f ull time proThere are few on-line courses, fessors to elevate the quality of Saturday courses, and no teleeducation and insure it for years vised courses or self-paced to come." courses. These are some of the various practices used by SDSU, Kadah also commented on UCSD, Palomar College, and this issue saying, "I have taken Mira Costa College. Adoption classes from many adjuncts, of these forms of education may but one has stood out above the allow more students to benrest. William Burns is definitely efit from Cal State San Marcos' a dedicated professor who is a quality of education. valuable asset to Cal State San �W omen's Ipportunity w • A ward An Opportunity for Women to Earn Extra Money and Achieve Their BAcademic CKEN- that are seeking a better life for y CAMILLE ROSE E Dreams ROTH Pride Staff Writer Narumi, f rom Japan, was a housewife before becoming divorced, and in an effort t o avoid going on public assistance she decided to attend nursing school. Working full-time, going to school and raising her two daughters leaves her little f ree time, but she believes in the promise of a better life. Her story, listed in the Soroptimist Foundation scholarship packet, shows how every year this foundation has been helping women like Narumi all over the world themselves and their families through its Women's Opportunity Award. The award, which was established in 1972, has been established in order to benefit women who are trying to achieve their personal and professional goals through education and employment. The program was designed to assist women who are providing the primary source of financial support for their families. The award can be used to offset the cost of tuition, books, childcare and transportation. The amounts of the award do vary Coffee With A Conscience On each cup of coffee that is given away is a label, explaining the concerns surrounding the production of coffee and why the Fair Trade coffee co-op is a welcomed solution. Cuevas explained that the statistics used on the labels were taken f rom the Global Exchange website (www.globalexchange.org/ coffee.) According to the website, "coffee farmers receive and every year, three awards are granted. The first place winner receives $5,000 and the second and third place winners receive $3,000. The first place winner becomes a candidate for one of three $10,000 finalist awards given every year as well. The Soroptimist Foundation, founded in 1921, is a volunteer service organization for women from page 1 prices for their coffee which are less than costs of production, around 20 cents a pound, keeping them in poverty," and how -large plantations hire coffee workers who are paid incredibly in business, management and their educational and career the professions. There are about goals, and reside in one of the 100,000 members in 119 dif- Soroptimist International of the ferent countries. Soropitmist Americas' member countries. involves women of all ages, professions, and ethnic groups, who To apply for this scholarship, unite together under their desire those interested can obtain an to improve the quality of life in application f rom the CSUSM t heir communities. financial aid and scholarship office i n Craven Hall 4204. In order to be eligible to apply Women interested can also f or the Woman's Opportunity obtain more information by Award, the person must be a visiting the foundations' webfemale head of the household site at www.soroptimist.org or with primary financial respon- by calling 215-557-9300. The sibilities for supporting their deadline for submission is Dec. family who attends or has been 15. Award recipients will be notiaccepted to a vocational/skills fied between January and June training program or an under- o f2003. graduate program, have financial need, be motivated to achieve low wages—less than three dollar^ a day." The website also explains, "Fair Trade importers pay $1.26 a pound regardless of the volatile market prices—a living wage." Farmers receiving a Fair Trade price "can afford adequate healthcare for their families and keep their kids in school longer, instead of working i n the fields." Erik Roper, ASI corporate secretary, said that anyone wanting more information on Fair Trade coffee can also check out these websites: transfairusa.org and fairtradefederation.com. Make History in Spring 2003! Please consider enrolling in these classes f or Spring 2003! Classes with CC and DD credit are denoted. H istory 3 0 0 J : S outhern C alifornia N ative C ommunity ( DD) P rof. A l S chwartz, M W 1 000-1115 a nd o nline H istory 3 08: C inema a nd H istory i n 2 0th C entury E urope ( CC) P rof. P atty S eleski, F 0 900-1145 H istory 3 11: M editerranean i n t he A ge o f R ome P rof. D arei E ngen, M W 1 300-1415 H istory 3 18: S ociety a nd C ulture i n E arly M odern E urope ( CC) S ection 0 1: W 1 730-2015 ( Prof. C hris M onty), S ection 0 2: T R 0 830-0945 ( Prof. A nn E lwood) H istory 3 23: S ociety a nd C ulture i n M odern E urope ( CC) P rof. W endy M axon, R 1 730-2015 H istory 3 25: R evolutionary E urope P rof. A lyssa S epinwall, T R 1 430-1545 H istory 3 32: W omen i n t he U .S. P rof. A nne L ombard, M W 1 130-1245 H istory 3 36A: U .S. C olonial E xperience Prof" A nne L ombard, M W 0 830-0945 H istory 3 3 6 D : U .S. P rogressive E ra 1 884-1920 P rof. J eff C harles, T R 1 130-1245 H istory 3 37: ' A merican I ndian R esponse P ro£ A l S chwartz, M W 1 130-1245 H istory 3 44: A merican F rontier a s M yth ( CC) P rof. A l S chwartz, T 1 730-2015 H istory 3 47: C alifornia H istory ( GV) S ection 0 1: M W 1 430-1545 ( Prof. J eff C harles), S ection 0 2: T R 1 130-1245 ( Prof. J an R oberts) H istory 3 49: U .S. F oreign P olicy S taff, T R 1 000-1115 H istory 3 52: M exico P ast a nd P resent ( DD) P rof. K risten M cCleary, R 1 730-2015 H istory 3 59: H istory o f B razil P rof. C armen N ava, T R 1 300-1415 H istory 3 62: C hina a nd t he W est ( D D ) P rof. D oug M cGetchin, M 1 730-2015 H istory 3 70: E arly A frican H istory ( CC) P rof. R euben M ekenye, W 1 730-2015 H istory 3 75: A frican N ationalism a nd I ndependence ( DD) P rof. R euben M ekenye, M W 1 430-1545 H istory 3 84: W omen i n t he M iddle E ast P rof. H ussam T imani, M W 1 300-1415 * Please see catalog or go to www.csusm.edu/history for course descriptions. Descriptions for History 300J and 400 level seminars are available in the History Department office, Craven 1239. �CSUSM Students Seizing International Education Opportunities In line with a national trend, an increasing number of Cal State San Marcos students are expressing an interest in studying abroad. By JENNIFER ACEE Pride Staff Writer High attendance numbers at informational. meetings signify Cal State San Marcos students' peaked interest in studying abroad. The global affairs office provided a series of informational sessions throughout this fall semester, each of which yielded a relatively large audience of students who were interested in study abroad programs. MM mm mm ter abroad, but the majority was interested in summer programs. In spite of disparate needs and interests, everyone attended with an open mind in order to embrace opportunity and insert her/himself into a new cultural context. Cal State San Marcos students' heightened interest follows a national trend. The number of American college students receiving academic units for study abroad in 2000/01 increased 7.4% from the previous year, reaching a record total of 154,168 students, according to "Open Doors 2002," the annual report on international education that is published by the Institute of International Education. The most recent meeting, and the last of the semester, was held in University Hall 449 on Monday Nov. 18 from 1-2 p.m. for a crowd of over a dozen. Fortuitously kicking off America's third annual International Education Week, a diverse group of students gathered at the meeting Dulce Dorado, CSUSM study to have their potential travel abroad advisor, approximates, appeal sowed into reality. that 100 CSUSM students per year attend an academic proSome attending students gram abroad. With a total stuknew exactly where they plan dent body of 6,500, 1.5 percent on studying, while others were going abroad annually can be completely undecided. Some considered substantial. were at the meeting to plan years in advance and others were A fter the terrorist attacks on attempting to squeeze in a trip September 11,2001, it comes as a before their approaching gradua- surprise that students nationwide tion. Others still were looking to are going abroad in increasing spend a full year or a full semes- numbers. Dorado surmised that http://v\AAW the phenomenon she called "the opposite of the expected" is due Even at age 32, CSUSM 2002 to students' increased propensity Political Science graduate Wendy to "experience other cultures Davis embarked upon a year of after the attacks/' study and travel in Japan, which she said was "an experience of The demographics of Cal State a lifetime." Davis explicates, San Marcos are not especially "For students wanting to have a conducive to studying abroad. life-changing experience, study The optimal academic year for abroad is the way to go. Personal students to embarlfon an oversees growth, gaining a global perspecadventure is the junior year. The tive, meeting people you'd never average age of CSUSM juniors have the opportunity to meet and is 26.4, according to External going places you'd never think of Affairs Quickstats 2002. B y going would probably top my list age 26 and older, other social of reasons to study abroad." and financial responsibilities are apt to interfere. As Dorado To CSUSM student Danielle commented, "With a younger Pattee, a junior Communicademographic, studying abroad tion major, currently living and fits into schedules." attending classes in Tübingen, Yet, in spite of sta- Germany, studying abroad tistical demographic means "being able to see life setbacks, CSUSM in someone else's shoes. It is students proceed to hearing and seeing different show their interest. viewpoints, that one would normally not be exposed to in their Overarching Ben- homeland." efits Programs are available through No * matter the the CSU system, as well as a prostudent's age or fusion of other educational and academic standing, private institutions. Almost any the global and intra- country a nd duration of time is personal experiences available. garnered from living Insurance isn't what it used and studying in Paying the Price another country for to be. Our people and technology are as diverse an extended period Even with the expansive availas ever. We are building a strong future for individuals of time are perpetu- ability,' price is often a major with energy, ideas and ambition to match our own. ally deemed price- issue that discourages students' less by all involved. pursuit of studying abroad. 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They need to plan ahead and be realistic about the cost of the programs, the types and amounts of financial aid that can be used and how much of their own resources are available and to make decisions based on all those components." Vicky Segall, a CSUSM senior double majoring in Literature and Spanish, spent last summer studying and traveling in Spain. Segall used her "Cal-Vet aid" to help cover tuition costs, and so found herself with only the plane ticket and spending money as what she recalls were "the big things I had to worry about." Davis interprets the overall costs as fairly insignificant. She claims, "It doesn't cost that much more to study abroad for a year compared to living in San Diego and going to CSUSM for one year." If students missed the informational meetings this semester and are interested in what sorts of programs are available in international education, they can visit the global affairs office in Craven Hall 5211, or call their office at (760) 750-4090. However, one should prepare her/himself because, as students who have done it claim, s/he may launch "the experience of a lifetime." �T HE PRIDE NEWS Tuesday, December 3,2002 5 ^ a n a computer teach physics/ ^ "Computers - - don't A really know By M ARTHA S ARABIA L ead Editor can teach physics t o the audience, Oberem asked "And even if it could, would we want it t o?" Associate Professor of Physics m aking some audience members Dr. G raham Oberem discussed laugh. " Can a Computer Teach Physics?" on Wednesday, Nov. 20, To answer the question, "can at 5:00 p.m. in ACD 102. The a computer teach p hysics?" lecture lasted a little more than Oberem said that computers can an hour and the viewers got an in fact help students with physics o pportunity to know more about but they lack many of the skills how computers help students that humans have, among them to learn arid practice physics the ability to adapt to the stut hrough tutoring programs. dents' needs and to effectively teach. "A computer is only a Dr. Richard K aras, professor f acilitator" said Oberem, "The of the physics department, intro- computer by itself is not going to duced Oberem. One of the things teach you any physics." He also K aras mentioned in his introduc- added, "Computers don't really tion was that Oberem h as b een at know anything." CSUSM since 1996 in the physics department. He was in fact He explained that the role of the first professor of physics at the computer is data capture, data this university. analysis, simulations, and practice problems. In the area of data Oberem, who was awarded capture, Oberem showed a graph the 2001-2002 H arry E. Brake- of construction blasting f rom bill Distinguished award f or Nov. 16, 2001. To show an examProfessor of the Year, before ple of data analysis, he showed a starting h is lecture expressed his space a shuttle taking o ff while gratitude and acknowledgment the computer slowed the image f or the award he had received to a f rame by f rame viewing that last spring. "Frankly, there are helped analyze it. With regards a lot of good professors here to simulations, he said that these in the university," said Oberem "can be like g ames" and showed humbly. how in the case of evaporation, a computer can help to visualize A fter asking if a computer the microscopic module. Prac- A anything," 1 said ~W • CSUSMphysics professor tice problems, as another role of computers, allow the students to get practice through problems placed on a website. Oberem also discussed the process of making physics tutoring s oftware "intelligent", which entails having a program that has domain knowledge, teaching strategy, and flexibility j ust as humans do. Some of these "intelligent" physics computer tutors are Albert, Photoelectric, and Freebody; which have all been designed by Oberem and are currently used in CSUSM classrooms. In the case of Albert, it extracts what it can f rom the exercises written by the students and it ignores nonsensical sentences as Oberem explained during an exercise. However, Albert can only b e used in school. He mentioned that a lot of research, as well as using how students t hink about physics, were used in the creation of these programs. human t hinking process. " It's for students to see some demonstrations," said Oberem about these tutors. A fter pointing out that although there are a lot of tutor programs, Oberem said that they are not u seful by themselves. However, he a lso said that " there are certain areas where it can enhance the t eaching" such as in the case of f ree graphics. The event, sponsored by the A rts and L ectures Series, had Dr. Spencer McWilliams, dean of the college of arts and sciences, and Dr. Robert G. Sheath, provost and vice president for academic a ffairs, as p art of the 26 people in the audience. The event was f ree and open to the public. According to Oberem, one of the challenges of designing these tutors was " to incorporate all of them and make them flexible." Also, he followed nonlinear p rogramming in order to make the With 6 1/2 years teaching computer tutors flexible for the at CSUSM, O berem teaches a students to use and similar to the wide range of courses in physics, <&fUf4 QjUUJj ^ P P ^ M^sRl^MflMHl astronomy, computer science, educational technology, and science education. More t han 15 years of researching how students best learn physics lead h im to develop the intelligent computer t utors f or u se in C SUSM's introductory physics mentioned previously. 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However, it is important to note that this estimate does not include those At present, there are an esti- who are infected with HIV, as mated 68,860 people in San the virus is not a reportable conDiego County alone who dition in the state of California. are infected with Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome According to County of San (AIDS) or its predecessor, the Diego HIV counselor, Lorena Human Immunodeficiency Gonzalez-Fabiny, many people Virus (HIV). In California, San are tested for HIV, however few Diego is the third highest HIV return to" the lab a week later and AIDS infected county, with to pick up their results. Many Los Angeles and San Francisco of those who do not return for counties in the lead. Following their results are infected with the statistics, it is estimated that in virus, thus the infection is spread San Diego County alone, AIDS to others unknowingly. infects a new victim every 47 minutes, meaning that 1 in In order to better this probevery 38 people in San Diego is lematic situation, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), has approved a new HIV test, OraQuick, which collects less than a drop of blood and provides complete analysis of the sample in less than 20 minutes. «— are currently being made to allow medical staff to administer the tests at clinics and doctor's offices, it is unknown when these antibodies are collected. new tests will be available to students at CSUSM through student The current method, OraSure, takes approximately one week health services. in order to receive the results The current HIV test in use at and is painless. The new test, CSUSM student health services OraQuick, offers results within is OraSure. This test absorbs 20 minutes and involves taking HIV antibodies in the mouth a tiny amount of blood. The OraQuick sample works much like other HIV tests in that it tests for the antibodies to the virus, rather than the virus itself. Antibodies to HIV develop between 3 and 6 months after via an absorption pad, which being infected with the virus. is placed between the gum and cheek. Both tests are over 99.8 At this point, unfortunately, the percent successful at detecting OraQuick test is only approved antibodies to HIV, the only diffor administration by lab techni- ference is the amount of time that cians, of which CSUSM does not it takes to receive the test results have on staff. Although attempts and the method by which the The director of CSUSM student health services, Karen Nicholson, was contacted repeatedly regarding the expected date of OraQuick implementation at CSUSM, however no response was received prior to this article being published. First Annual Frisbee Competition Student groups compete for cash and a trophy in an interesting frisbee game By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer nized by the Associated Stu- There is also no contact between dent Inc. Programming Board, players at all. Friday Nov. 22nd marked the First Annual Frisbee competition from 1 to 3 p.m. at Forum Field in the Chavez Plaza. The competition, which was open for all clubs who wished to sign up, involved only four teams, consisting of: APSS (Asian Pacific Student Society), PAN (Progressive Activist Network), Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Chi Omega. The games were hosted and refereed by CSUSM student John Gehris and orga- For those interested in playing, it does look like a bit of work and physical exhaustion. The rules of the game involve the two teams of five getting an unlimited number of throws, but the teammate with the frisbee can only hold the frisbee for 10 seconds at a time. If the frisbee is dropped or a pass is incomplete, the frisbee changes sides, and a player cannot run with the frisbee. A goal is scored when a catch is made in the end zone. The first match of the day involved APSS vs. PAN, where PAN came out with a devastating victory of 6 to 3. Skilled passes and absolute confidence in teammates seemed to be the deciding factor in the match. The second match was a blowout, with Sigma Alpha Epsilon destroying Alpha Chi Omega 6-0. Alpha Chi Omega's strong point certainly is not head to head frisbee, as they struggled to even put a single point on the board. With only a brief intermission for the teams to catch their breath, the final match was underway. Jumping to an early lead in the final game, Sigma Alpha Epsilon went up early with a series of scores giving them a 5-0 lead. In the fashion of all great athletes and teams, PAN refused to give in. Really pulling themselves together, PAN jumped back into the game quickly scoring a remarkable 4 points in under 6 minutes. Even though it was a great attempt at a comeback, it just was not enough, as they lost 8-4. Sigma Alpha Epsilon won the first annual frisbee competition. Each member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon team won five $20 cougar cards and a handsome 22" tall trophy that read "Superior Disc Handlers". Even with a small t urn out, the event seemed to be a success, and the audience enjoyed themselves. If any student is interested about competing in f uture frisbee tournaments or contest, email John Gehris at gehri004@csusm.edu. Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Earns a Place in the Hall of Fame Gal State's C l a i m to F a m e Steve Scott receives national recognition far his athletic By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Staff Writer inducted into the Hall Dec. 6 in Kansas City with fellow greats Gwen Torrance (sprinter), Earl Tuesday Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. Bell (pole-vaulter), and Larry in the Dome Terrace, CSUSM's Young (race walker). very own Steve Scott will be honored for his recent induction Scott set the U.S. records for into the Track and Field Hall of both the indoor mile (3:51.8) and Fame. On Wednesday Oct. 16, the outdoor mile (3:47.69) during USA Track and Field announced the 1981 season, and is still the that Scott, one of the greatest current record holder for both. milers in history and CSUSM's Scott's records have survived Cross-Country and Track and over 20 years. And it is because Field Coach would now and for- of this that he has expressed his ever be able to enjoy the moniker concerns that the Track and Field of "Hall of Famer." He will be community is not producing new stars. "It shows that this country is not developing anyone," said Scott. "[The sport o f] Track suffers when we aren't able to develop 800, mile and 5K (3.1mile) runners, because those are popular spectator events. I guess that gives coaches like me a challenge, doesn't it?" Due to the longevity of his career, Scott, 46, is probably most well known for his overwhelming record of 136 milelong races that were run in under four minutes. However, due to a achievements U.S. boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, Scott probably lost out on his best chance to win a gold medal. Scott's crowning achievement as an athlete occurred in 1983 at the world championships at Helsinki where he took the silver. there twice. Given his desire to give back to his community, and with such a sparkling resume, Scott is arguably one of the best things to ever happen to CSUSM athletics. His current crosscountry men and women teams are both ranked in the NAIA top twenty at third and twelfth Scott is a product of Upland respectively. High School, in Upland, California (East of Los Angeles), where [The San Diego Union Tribune he starred in the arena of track contributed to this article.] and field. Scott also founded the Carlsbad 5000 where he, not coincidently, set national records Disappointing Distance to Tread for the CSUSM Cross C ountry Teams Ry JESSICA A. l^DnVTC Bv TP7QQTPA A KRONE Sports Editor The CSUSM Cross Country teams struggled with sub- par performances as the men's team placed 14th overall and the women's team coming in 20th at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championships on Nov, 23 at the University Wisconsin-Parkside. The*sunny and windy weather in Kenosha, Wisconsin's 43-degree temperature high was quite cold l l l i l l l i l to o an Miego'sl warmer team , as Junior Robby McClent> ~ i_i A n w compared S D l l B l l don who covered the course in climate. 26:11, which placed him 23rd. The men's squad had run Senior Kris Houghton ran a exceptionally well all season time of 27:03 with a 78th place long and was expected to be finish. Sophomore Rene Reyes a top competitor at this year's followed Houghton who ran 27: Nationals. "Had we run the 04, an 83rd place finish. Junior way we did all year, we would Michael Shannon's time of 27: have placed in the top five, even 45 earned him the 138th place third but we didn't," Senior slot. Senior Brian Sullivan finCougar runner, Brian Sullivan ished 142nd place time of 27: explained. 46. Freshman Wes Bryant placed 167th and ran a time of 28:10. The lead runner for the men's Senior Omar Zavala finished i l l l l l l ^ ime 223rd lwlith i final t* ¡1 of 29:38. of 20:22. Junior Caren SatherSperry ran 20:27, which placed The men's team ran the 10K her 126th. Junior Katherine Nibrace and finished with a final blet finished 134th place with a score o f366 and the women Cou- time of 20:31. Freshman Anne gars finished their 6K race with Marie Byrne placed 152nd with an overall score of 543. " I wish 20:44 as her final time. Freshwe'd done better. I don't know man Carissa Marin finished with why we did so poorly. Some days a time of 21:07, which earned her you got it and other days you 175th place. Following Marin, don't," Sullivan commented. senior Lanele Cox time of 21:10 placed her 175th place. Junior Among the lady Cougar run- Felisha Mariscal finished 209th ners, Junior Camile Wilborn place with a final time of 21:45. placed 118th who ran a time �f Salma Hayek$Mtm in her portrayal of thè courageous and talented Frida Kahlo Cooriesey photos / The Pride By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Staff Writer If you enjoy biographies or historical period films that are well written and conceptualized by a talented group of actors, this is the film for you. Directed by Julie Taymor, Frida is the true story of the ever-tormented painter Frida Kahlo, played by Salma Hayek. From Kahlo's unfortunate accident in her youth to her most joyous days and a bittersweet departure, the movie depicts the life of one of Mexico's most talented,artists. The film chronicles Frida's turbulent love affair with husband and fellow artist, Diego Rivera, played by Alfred Molina. Frida is a romantic's oasis. In between fits of infidelity, alcoholism, homosexuality and drug abuse, Taymor manages to show how even the most intangible elements of life, in this case love, can be fostered photographer Tina Modotti, and and nurtured even under such of course, no Mexican drama extraordinary duress. would be complete without Antonio Banderas, who plays Hayek's portrayal of Kahlo Mexican artist David Alfaro was, without a doubt, the perfor- Sequeiros. mance of her career. She pulled every trick out of her hat to Besides showcasing such become Frida, including using talent in front of the camera, real hair to construct the artist's Frida is a film that is very well trademark uni-brow. In addition rounded, in the sense that the she used her natural beauty and entire unit exhibits a strong raw sexuality to captivate and sense of cohesion. The cinemapull her audience in. Molina's tography (Rodrigo Prieto) and interpretation of the woman- art direction (Bernardo Trujillo) izing but uncompromisingly are both poignant and bold. The gifted painter, Diego Rivera, score (Elliot Goldenthal) was was similarly inspiring. Other breathtaking. And the costume notable performances include design (Julie Weiss) may win Roger Rees as Frida's father some awards. Guillermo Kahlo and Edward Norton as Nelson Rockefeller. Frida is currently playing in The remainder of this histori- theatres, and if you have not cally famous group of politi- already seen it I encourage not cal radicals includes Geoffrey only art fans but also all lovers Rush as Russian Revolutionary of great films to see this post Leon Trotsky, Ashley Judd as haste. the Italian silent screen actress/ ASI's "Take a Break Tuesday": A Punch Of Fun By MATT VARELA Pride Staff Writer Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) knocked around Founders' Plaza on Tuesday, November 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 3: 00 p.m. for its continuing "Take a Break Tuesday" events. For this month's entertainment, big glove boxing was available for students .on a break or walking to their next class who were willing to take punches from some giant boxing gloves. Valerie Cuevas, ASI Coordinator of Student Programs and Services, CSUSM student John Gehris, and ASI President Jocelyn Brown encouraged students to take their turn in the inflatable ring. Many of the students walking by decided to kick off their shoes and wait in line to jump in the ring. The enormous inflated boxing ring was set right next to Academic Hall and offered many students who were walking by a chance to release some of the stress caused by their exams and research papers. The clear blue skies and warm weather brought many students outside to watch fellow students bounce around like Sugar Ray Leonard while throwing punches at each other. With music blaring and bullhorn calls summoning the next victims, the ASI team enthusiastically haggled students to hop in the ring and throw a few blows. Some students were seen tossing the giant gloves aside and performing their favorite WWF moves on one another. "Let's get our professors in the ring," a student yelled while being tossed to the other side of the ring. Another student waiting for his turn also said, "I like how ASI brings f un to campus, it helps make being on campus all day a little more interesting." Approximately every third Tuesday of the month, ASI brings entertainment to Founder's Plaza. For last month's f un, ASI featured a giant inflatable batting cage. "With activities like the big glove boxing, inflatable batting cage, and human bowling, which is next month, we try to bring some f un to campus," said Cuevas. If students are curious about the details of the next event or where it will be held, they are encouraged to keep an eye on their e-mail and on Founder's Plaza for upcoming activities. �Sfedrina y los estudiantes de CSUSIVI Medicamento n atural que afecta al cerebro y al corazón Por ROSALLYN CELLE Y que la consumen tienen el riesgo de sufrir infartos y apoplejías. CAREY MOYA Algunos de los productos que Para The Pride tienen efedrina son Metabolife, "¡Me da energía;" "¡Yo ter- Xenadrine, Ma Huang, Herbal mino muchas cosas con ella¡", Fuel, Advocare, Chi Powder, "¡Suprime mi apetito!" Estas Ripped Fuel, Metab-RX Ultar, citas tomadas de un cuestion- Epitonin,, Easy Trim, "detoxiario distribuido a estudiantes de fiers", y "fat burners". CSUSM muestran razones por Las razones por las que mucha las cuales mucha gente toma productos que contienen efedrina. gente toma ésta droga son, entre Esta droga es un estimulante que otras, perder peso, tener más aumenta las palpitaciones del energía, suprimir apetito, quemar corazón y sube la temperatura grasa, y fortalecer, los músculos. del cuerpo. Entre los efectos Efedrina es combinada con la secundarios se pueden experi- cafeína para aumentar los efecmentar mareos, vomito, náusea, tos naturales de la droga y actúa ansiedad, y mal humor. Los efec- como estimulante aumentando tos serios consisten de infartos, las funciones normales del apoplejías, ataques, alta presión organismo. de la sangre, y pérdida del conocimiento. Aunque esta droga es Una ley conocida como la muy peligrosa muchas personas DSHEA (Dietary Supplements la toman sin saber sus efectos Health and Education Act) secundarios. impide que la FDA. reglamente los usos de efedrina en supleLa FDA (Food and Drug mentos regulados. En 1994, Administration) no tiene el gobierno hizo exentos los regulaciones para controlar la productos de efedrina de regulaefedrina, y muchas compañías ciones de la FDA. La publicidad continúan vendiendo productos también ha disfrazado que los que contienen esta droga. Este productos contienen efedrina. La medicamento es natural, pero los efedrina causa pérdida de peso y da energía, por lo cual mucha contenga esta droga. gente piensa que sus efectos no son peligrosos. En este estudio, se encontró que hay 10 mujeres que han Un cuestionario reveló que las tomado Metabolife; seis, "fat m ujeres consumen m ás efedburners"; cuatro, Xenadrine; rina que los hombres dos, Ma Huang; dos, Ripped Fuel; dos, "detoxifiers"; y una Recientemente se condujo ha tomado Advocare. Por otro un cuestionario en esta univer- lado, sólo un varón ha tomado sidad para investigar cuántos efedrina: Xenadrine. estudiantes consumen efedrina. Las preguntas incluyeron edad, El cuestionario reveló que grupo étnico, tipo de producto de los productos mencionados, usado, si estaban conscientes hubo 15 mujeres que sabían de los efectos, y si, en caso los efectos de estos, y entre los de haberla consumido, cuáles varones hubo dos que sabían el fueron los efectos secundarios. efecto y seis que no sabían que Los participantes de este cues- esos productos tienen efedrina. tionario fueron ocho hombres También se demostró que entre y veintinueve mujeres de 20-42 las mujeres, 16 sabían que efey 22-35 años de edad respec- drina causa infartos, apoplejías, tivamente. Cabe mencionar que ataques, alta presión, pérdida de el estudio incluyó personas de conocimiento y hasta la muerte, todas las etnias. mientras que el resto no conocía la existencia de los efectos Los resultados demostraron secundarios. De los varones, dos que siete hombres no han tomado estaban enterados de los efectos efedrina, y solamente uno lo ha secundarios de efedrina y seis no hecho. Sin embargo, se demostró sabían nada. que de un total de 29 mujeres, 12 toman o han tomado efedrina Algunas mujeres expresaron mientras que 17 mujeres nunca que han sentido los efectos han tomado un producto que serios de efedrina, pero también dijeron que ellas continuaron tomando estos productos. De las 12 mujeres que han tomado efedrina, hubo ocho que han sentido los efectos secundarios como son mareos, vómitos, náuseas, ansiedad, y mal humor; y cuatro mujeres que no han sentido estos efectos. En el caso del varón que tomo un producto con efedrina, dijo si haber sentido los efectos secundarios. Estos resultados demuestran que aunque mucha gente sabe los efectos secundarios, tanto leves como graves, de este producto, aun lo siguen tomando. La FDA no tiene las regulaciones necesarias para controlar la producción y distribución de esta droga. Además, no hay literatura adecuada que eduque a la población sobre la seriedad de los riesgos. El uso de productos que contienen efedrina es un problema serio, y a. las personas que toman éstos productos se les recomienda consultar con u n profesional en la salud sobre los riesgos que estos implican debido a los posibles negativos efectos secundarios. National Latino Research Center Receives Funding to Help Children with Ashtma A $352,297 award will provide assistance to improve the quality of life for school-aged children with asthma By MARTHA SARABIA Lead Editor The National Latino Research Center (NLRC) received funding from The California Endowment to fight asthma in school-aged children. The $352,297 award is designed to provide technical assistance to asthma coalitions in San Diego and Imperial Counties that are working as part of the statewide Community Action to Fight (CAFA) Asthma initiative as well as improving the quality of life for school-aged children with asthma. nity-based partnerships, which include Imperial Valley Asthma Partnership and San Diego Allies Against Asthma, by helping to stimulate and build coalitions, design and implement interventions, collect and analyze data, and advance policies that reduce The NLRC will provide tech- the risks of asthma in the envinical support to local commu- ronments where school-aged D o y ou o r y our c hild s uffer f r o m children live, learn and play. Gerardo Gonzalez, director of the NLRC and CSUSM professor of psychology, said, "This is an excellent opportunity for the NLRC and Cal State San Marcos to strengthen partnerships in the San Diego and Imperial Valley regions." He added, "In collaboration with community coalitions and the California Endowment, we hope to contribute to the prevention of community-wide health problems, such as asthma in children." CAFA supports 12 community-based partnerships across California and is the second phase of The California Endowment's asthma programs. It is also a $12 million, threeyear statewide program that addresses the multiple environmental triggers of asthma among school-aged children with asthma. OtUKTtff A 9 es . . . • Volunteers are needed for a Research D rug S tudy • All Study related testing a nd study medications will be provided at n o charge. • Qualified participants will be reimbursed for t ravel P L E A S E C A L L T O L L F REE P LEASE A S K F OR R E S E A R C H W ARREN W. P LESKOW, M D Radiant Research "Even with the best clinical management, children with asthma still face major challenges if their homes, child care facilities, schools, recreational or outdoor environments contain asthma triggers that can cause an attack," said Robert K. Ross, M.D., president and CEO of The California Endowment. He added, "Therefore, an effective intervention must not only focus on health care solutions, but also address asthma triggers in these children's environments." reached an alarming level, particularly in low-income homes and rural areas. Also, nearly 3 million Californians suffer from asthma symptoms. Asthma is a chronic disease that often begins in childhood and is the number one cause of disability, hospital admissions and school absenteeism among children. The overarching goal of the California Endowment's asthma initiative is to reduce health disparities and improve the quality of life for school-aged children with asthma. CAFA aims to reduce the environmental risk factors that trigger asthma, particularly in rural and urban areas with high rates of the disease. The California Endowment works with organizations and institutions that directly benefit the health and well-being of Californians. Their mission is to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. As listed in its website, The California Endowment is a private, statewide health foundation with approximately $3 billion in assets. Created in 1996 as a result of Blue Cross of California's creation of WellPoint Health Networks, a for-profit corporation, and since its inception, the endowment has awarded more than 3,400 grants totaling over $988,000,000 as of October 2002 According to the 2001 Cali- to community-based organizafornia Health Interview Survey, tions throughout California. asthma rates in California have �A (Not So) Funny Thing Happened to Me in the Computer Lab... By JENNIFER JARRELL Pride Staff Writer For the past three semesters, I've been an avid user of the computers in the computer lab here at San Marcos. When I load "My Personal Settings," I've been saving the work I do in places like: My Documents, H: drive, and the desktop with no problems whatsoever. So when the- computer loads "My Personal Settings," I feel safe to save my work in places that are labeled "My Documents." Why else would it be labeled "My Documents" if I couldn't save work there? Well... one day about two weeks ago, I saved somei work to "My Documents," logged off the computer, and went to the Dome for lunch. When I returned, my work had mysteriously vanished. I frantically searched and searched for it everywhere oil the computer, but there were no traces of it. I began to secondguess myself that maybe I didn't log off correctly, and someone else had accidentally erased it. So I went home to retype all my work (thank God I had written my essays by hand first on notebook paper). fluke, I typed another paper in the lab, but this time I was going to save it to my zip disk. When I looked in my bag for my disk, I realized that I had forgotten it at home. I saved my paper to the desktop (again, like I have been for three semesters now,) logged off the computer, and went to the student store to buy a new disk. When I came back to the lab and logged back on, my paper was GONE! I asked the lab people (student computer helpers) how this could've happened since I've been saving on the desktop all semester. One of the lab people told me that there was a new policy implemented where, as of two weeks ago, students cannot save on the desktop or to "My Documents" anymore or their work will be erased with no possibility of retrieval. The logical, pragmatic side of me wanted to ask, "Why wouldn't the lab people put signs up EVERYWHERE letting students know about this "new thing?" Instead, I walked swiftly out of the lab and went straight home to redo my assignment, this time starting from scratch because I had not pre-written my work in my notebook. in charge" of what goes on in the labs. Instructional Computing Labs Coordinator Mary Atkins had this to say about the computer lab. "In the Instructional Computing labs, because these are public machines, we only allow students to save on their own space: the H: space, a ZIP diskette, or a floppy diskette. This has been our policy for the last 10 years. It would be impossible to maintain the machines, if we allowed the students to save to the C: drive." She continued to say, "I am sorry that there has been some misunderstanding about where you can save a file. Once you log off any machine, it reverts back to a standard "clean" slate for the next student. The ONLY safe place to save a file is the H: space, a floppy diskette, a ZIP diskette, or a CD." But that's not what Systems Integration Specialist William D. Craig told me. He stated, "Each student at CSUSM is allowed 50MB of storage space on a fileserver that is automatically connected at login. The only reason a student should run into a problem saving a file to the desktop or anywhere else on the h: drive is when the student is near or over his or her quota. In those instances, a popup mesA fter thinking that the whole After that second incident, I sage should appear alerting thefrustrating incident was just a decided to email some "people student that the file cannot be saved because the quota has been reached." He added helpfully, "If you lost a file that you had saved to your desktop, I'd really like to work with you to find out what went wrong, because it certainly shouldn't happen. There may be an incorrect setting in your account profile. Please call or stop by at your convenience so we can look into this problemi" So what I want to know is, basically, where am I allowed to save my work? I feel that the second half of the semester is a bad time for students' work to be disappearing. I'm not thè only one this has happened to. There's been a buzz around campus that students have been losing their files in circumstances similar to mine. Because of this episode, I will be especially safe to make two copies of everything I do, and I guess I've learned that the hard way. But I still feel that It would be best for students to know what's going on before they feel safe to save files just anywhere on the computer. unless absolutely critical. We certainly do everything we can to minimize the risk t o students' data. If we did rn^ke a change regarding something that would impact most students, like making the desktop "off-limits," we would certainly do so in a way that would not result in the loss of files, and only after giving ample notice to the campus community beforehand." Mr. Craig told me that this whole incident was a glitch, and will be dealt with. I certainly .hope so, because this is the most critical point in the semester, and students should feel safe when using the computer lab. Since it seems there are two very different opinions regarding saving files in the lab, I would just like to know which one Cal State students can trust to be true. Lastly, Mr. Craig stated, "I want to say that our department tries very hard to keep changes to the student environment to a minimum. When changes must be made, we usually perform them between terms A+ Subs Preschool substitutes, aides, and teachers. All areas, full time and flexible part time. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Then look to your good neighbor State Farnf agent. Through an unbeatable alliance with Fortls Health* I'm offering flexible and affordable insurance coverage. 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By STEVEN ZAMORA Opinion Editor Whenever I walk into the different entrances of Academic Hall or University Hall, I hold my breath in hopes o f avoiding the onslaught of disgusting, worthless, pollirtant, and chemical cigarette smoke from entering my precious lungs. However, my scuba diving tactics of holding my breath fail and my lungs, ears, and nose are often violated by second hand smoke. I believe that j ust because people decide to kill themselves ¿ j earlier by smoking doesn't give ^ them the right to cut my life short £ due to their exhaled cigarette & smoke, filling the air like a car exhaust system starting u p in the morning. Smokers become cars. £ Their f uel is their nicotine that they receive from their cancer smoke, more commonly known needs to stop because I am not sticks, and when they exhale this as second hand smoke contains going to sit there and witness dangerous and disgusting cloud a mixture of mòre than 4,000 the murders of CSUSM students of cigarette smoke, filling the air substances, more than 40 oflike me. w ith' its chemicals, t hey're like which are known to cause cancer cars that dispel gasoline, f umes in humans or animals. Also, I like knowing that I have the into the environment. the EPA has found that passive right "to avoid cigarettes, but at smoking has caused 3,000 deaths CSUSM I do not have this right. According to the Environment a year among non-smokers. I 'm If I tell smokers to not smoke Protection Agency (EPA) their sorry if y ou're addicted to ciga- in front of me, why should t hey; research reveals that passive rettes, but this cigarette smoking listen? They are j ust getting their action prevailing on our campus quick, and might I add instant, g ratification, and who am I t o stop this d eath-providing and highly violating process? T hey're simply going to tell me to get lost. You know what it is like one of our lead editors, have true? I may disappear or "get to put u p with all the possible lost'' in m y own death, due to the effects that smoking has on her life-threatening effects I receive and her child, and i t's something from second hand tobacco smoke to b e concerned about. T he exhaled by cigarette smokers on people who attend this campus our campus. and do not smoke get the negative effects that passive smoke I deserve my basic human lib- has on them. This is not fair; our erty to prosper, to pursue happi- freedom to live our lives should ness, however, I cannot because not b e interrupted earlier b y as I have experienced and the someone's freedom to smoke on EPA has proven, by the passive our campus. Also, to address the smoke I endure, I suffer other people who feel they have and effects other than cancer that should have the right to smoke are eye, nasal, and ear irritation on our campus, realize your freewhen it is dispersed into people dom to smoke is abridging (to lungs, nostrils, and ears; I cannot the point of death) over o ther's not prosper, pursue happiness freedom to live. when my body is violated by an unjust chemical sought to irritate This smoking situation comes and possibly kill me. I hate feel- down to one thing that is as f oling the side affects of a licit drug lows: I BELIEVE OUR LIVES like cigarettes when I am not ARE I N D ANGER F ROM using it; let the users suffer the THE PASSIVE SMOKE, A ND consequences of their drug use COLLECTIVELY W E, A S A — d on't let o ur campus s uffer CAMPUS, N EED TO OPENLY from second hand smoke. There- ADDRESS THIS SCHOOL fore, I believe this drug should be PROBLEM A ND COME T O illicit on our campus. SOLUTION O F ELIMINATING CIGARETTE SMOKING This campus is f or learning, ON OUR CAMPUS. If you also not smoking, so what you got? A have a strong sense of efficacy big test'and you think a cigarette a bout this school issue d on't is going to calm you or make you hesitate to write to the pride, conmore intelligent? The problem is tact the dean of student affairs, or that i t's not going to do any of the President Gonzalez, or email me above; maybe it will make you at zamor009@csusm.edu. Once crave another cigarette, which again, if you h aven't caught my is further going t o harm the rest message, I promote prosperity of people who inhale those 4 0 not death. chemicals that cause cancer. [www.epa.gov contributed t o For example, the women w ho this article] are pregnant on this campus, I f i f S f • 9 . 9 9 f» t e a c h i n g t ip © 39 C>••••$§»000001 PLEASE ANNOUNCE)!! 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A Service Learning Project Provided By the Oceanslde Women's Resource Center 4 the Students o f Sociology 329, Cat S tat« Son Marcos �When Students Park like Faculty or are Treated like Dirt: ASI Parking Privileges and Other Parking Problems parking situation where one can hardly find parking at school, many of u s are getting new kinds of parking tickets, either because meetings went longer than expected, or because class ended later than usual and your car was parked in the dirt lot. Surprise! You got a $100 ticket. ASI is a student-run organization that claims to be "of the students, by the students, and for the students" (or at least that's what their banner says in the student lounge). However, ASI President Jocelyn Brown and Students in the Staff Lot Arti Patel, vice-president of ASI, have been seen regularly parking In the beginning of the semesin the staff lots. ter, Jocelyn Brown sent this letter about the parking situation: While many students spend "First let me introduce my much of their time finding a self: my name is Jocelyn Brown parking space to get to class on and I am the President of your time, these two individuals have Associated Students, Inc. (ASI). a parking spot, right across f rom This is my fifth year at Cal State the Dome. How can people who San Marcos. Just like all of you, are supposed to represent us, I totally agree - W E HAVE A the students, know the type of MAJOR PARKING PROBLEM. things we go through every day when they have special parking I j ust wanted to let you know privileges? that the University President is very aware of this problem Meanwhile, with the current and people all over campus are scurrying to find a solution fast! Before I was informed of just how it got to be this bad, I thought that the University must have done a horrible j ob of planning and I was quite upset that students would be paying the price - literally. tually be going up in order to increase the revenue and build a structure. Of course, in the mean time this doesn't do much good. I know currently the University is looking into off-campus sites as well on campus dirt sites. They are trying to come up with a solution before spring. However, it has come to my attention that it wasn't so much a I sit on a committee that is also lack of planning as it was a total looking for solutions both long reorganization of funds. Before term and short term. If any of 1996, parking you have any suggesti ns was funded by the state, just as new buildings, L l / L J l . 1 V ^ l V l / ^ J L / p l e a s e contact etc. are. Now, I don't know all of me and I will the details, but in 1996 parking bring them to the committee. became decentralized, making it Please feel f ree to contact me at a campus issue, no longer eligible any time regarding parking or for ANY funding by the state. any other campus issue. Thanks for hanging in there, and have a The only money that can go to great w eek/' The Dirt Lot parking is the money collected But yet she doesn't have to from parking permits, unless of struggle, as we all do, every day, Although the sign does indicourse we could get a donor or a in order to find a parking space at cate that vehicles will be cited, sponsor. This means that the cost this university. the amount to be charged is not of parking permits will evenSee EDITORIAL, page 12 p n i T n p TAT ° Response to Veteran's Day Letter First of all I would like to say that I am a Veteran of the United States Army. I served 3 years as a Field Artillery soldier. I served one year at Camp Casey, South Korea and two years at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. I am also currently serving the State of California as a National Guardsmen. I would like to take a moment to address Tristan Nickey for his misguided comments * in The Pride dated November 12, 2002. The point of Veteran's Day is to remember our soldiers that have proudly served and continue to serve our country. This does not mean we have to have a day off from school. What more do you want Tristan? We celebrated the day on campus and the employees and staff at CSUSM are observing the day in December. Just because you did not get your 3 day weekend to go motorcycle First of all, he stated that he riding don't assume the school wanted to, "express my shame has forgotten about us Veterans. to the school for not recognizing Veteran's Day as an observance." You go on to state that you feel Well s ony to say Tristan but "burned" because we celebrate CSUSM does observe Veterans Cesar Chavez Day. What are you Day. However, they observe it on thinking? How are you going December 30th of each year. This to downplay the significance of day might notfityour preferred such a monumental and influenschedule but none the less it is tial civil rights leader? You state observed. that "we are taking a holiday for a man who made it a little easier He also stated, "It's a tragedy for migrant workers to work that nothing was even said about in the states." First of all you it." Tristan, come on now you are state that word "little". Tristan a Pride photographer and you I suggest you do some research can honestly tell me that you did because you are still using that not know about the 2nd Annual grade school mentality that many CSUSM Veteran's Day Celebra- of us used to have before we tion held on November 11th 2002 attended college. You are treatat the Dome Plaza. It was a very ing him as many high school successful event in celebration textbooks treat him. There are of all Veterans. This celebration hundreds of college textbooks was open to everyone including that explore and analyze the the local communities. I think significance of this great leader. CSUSM Veteran's Association I truly advise and suggest that and ASI went out of their way you read Jacques Levy's book to bring you this great celebra- "Cesar Chavez: Autobiography tion that you obviously missed. of La Causa". You truly need I f the Pres and VP of ASI are considered staff positions on campus, their positions still do not give them license to park in the staff parking spaces. LOTS of staff people, who work in the administration and do far more work for us as students than these two, are forced to park in student parking because they are also students. If we go back a little bit, in the past years, GEW instructors, many of whom are graduate students in the LTWR program, were allowed to park in the faculty lot, but they got their privileges revoked because they were easy targets for Parking Services to cut out of the picture: they were STUDENTS, but they were/are also exploited teachers. to read this book to understand what this man did for society. I am not going to waste my time in this short response trying to educate you. I truly believe you have the ability to do a little research, however, if you need tutorial assistance feel free to ask. running water or sanitation facilities? No, I suspect we could not count on you. Honestly I do not think anyone attending CSUSM would accept these jobs or living conditions, to include myself. Tristan I think you need to understand the importance of You also stated he helped some these "migrants" before you try " m i g r a n t " to marginalize their struggle. farm workers. You Veterans Day is a nationstated this as ally recognized holiday that is if these people do not matter in meant for people to do just as our society. Tristan I hate to be CSUSM did; by remembering the first one to inform you but everyone that has served in we are all migrants, except for the Armed Forces. A day off "Native Americans". Imagine if from school does not guarantee no one would have helped your we will all be remembering people gain equality. Imagine if or celebrating Veterans Day. the inequality, discrimination, In fact many of us would exploitation, and occupational probably be doing the exact safety hazards that your dece- opposite. I believe that there dents faced were still in place are many people who believe today. Migrants have been an just as Tristan does and that essential aspect of the foundation is ok. However if you feel so of this nation. Without them our strongly about not getting that economical system would col- day off why not organize and lapse. Our Veterans help protect do something about it. There this country but migrants help are many ways to make a build, clothe, and feed this coun- change at CSUSM and in socitry. If it was not for this cheap ety. Great inspirational leaders supply of labor where would like Cesar Chavez have shown we be right now, Tristan? Would us that anything is possible. you take the job out there in 120 SI SE PUEDE degree heat picking strawberries while getting sprayed with pesti- Edward Arthur Fierro cides? Would you be the one we Senior/Sociology can count on to be working in the sweat shops? Would you be the one living in impoverished substandard conditions with no LETTERS Dear Editor, I have been treated rudely several times by a certain employee that works at the Cougar Store. I find their actions to be uncall for and should of never taken place. I am so fed up I am going to make extra effort now to not eevn buy snacks there. One time early in the morning I purchased a cup of water for fifteen cents and the only money I had was a 20 dollar bill. When I gave to the certain employee they told after this time I would no longer be allowed to purchase water if this all I had due to Cougar Store not having large amount of money avaliable for change. I can understand this but if the Cougar really feels strong about this they need have a sign posted by the cash register stating so. Another inicident that has happen to me recently is a purchased water and I happen to put a lid on my cup. LETTERS When I went to pay for it the said person ask me to uncover which I had no problem with however when I did uncover they accused me of having soda which I didn't. A fter futher talk with this employee I offer a taste of my water and they refused and charged me for water only. I am sure I am not the only person that has been treated rudely by this employee. 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Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. �E DITORIAL from page 11 listed - it does not say anything of a $100 fine per offense. There has been an average, over the last several weeks, of anywhere from 2-4 cars left in the dirt lot after 4:15 with green parking tickets attached to their windows. Two out of three of us have gotten them already. What about you guys? Our main contention about the fines in the dirt lot is that they are unjusti- The Sociology Club fied, and above all, they exploit the students who are on campus for the most hours every day. Students who get here after 11 a.m. or students who leave before 4 p.m. anyway, are probably not the ones who are getting these atrocious tickets. It is understandable that, due to liability and safety concerns, it isn't safe for students' cars to be parked in an unlit lot after the sun has set. However, $100 per ticket?!? What a racket! CORRECTION Two of the comparative price graphs titled "Snacks" and "Drinks", printed in the November 19 issue of The Pride, were mistakenly constructed with the comparative scales stacked on top of one another rather than side by side as in the "Nutritional bars" graph. The actual prices are only accurate on the scales whose bases start at Zero dollars. The Pride apologizes to the vendors and readers for this misleading representation. ness. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) athletics program cross country fall 2002 graduation HIV/AIDS registration study abroad track https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/c73c29576b41abdb3d0c2864a9889ebd.pdf a8e83beab9d07a5411b26904cc2fe832 PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN M ARCOS CSus f o r m a t i ^ S ervices w wwxsusm, e du/pride/ THE PRIDE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002 VOL.XNO.XIV 'AU Things to All People' or 'Nothing to Anyone': The Dilemma of PeopleSoft at CSUSM The CSU is spending money, not subsidized by the state of California, that could be costing students their faculty and classes By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Lead Editor The lack of classes that will be available next spring is drawing lots of attention from many students and faculty members. It has been speculated that the lack of availability is due to the statewide budget crisis, but there is another sieve that the California Faculty Association (CFA) claims is draining the CSU system, not funded by state allowances. It is being implemented at all CSU campuses by direction of the Chancellor's Office, and it's a computer program called PeopleSoft. So far, CSUSM is remaining on budget and not showing any signs of trouble with the implementation, but the project is still far from finished. CFA response to the implementation of PeopleSoft According to the homepage of the California State University at calstate.edu, the entire system is made up of 407,000 students and 44,000 faculty and staff. The primary representative of the faculty in the CSU is the CFA. In an email circulated to its members on Nov. 20, the CFA has issued an "urgent request" to all CFA members, asking for any kind of information and/or evidence about misappropriation of funding of the PeopleSoft project. It says that in a few months, the "California State Auditor is scheduled to complete its comprehensive audit of the CSU's Common Management System (CMS/PeopleSoft) computer data project." The message also reports that the "software has demonstrated poor performance history at other U.S. campuses, and that the project is likely to cost tens of millions of dollars more than its original $400 million estimate." While the $400 million approximation is system-wide, there are only 23 CSU campuses, which means that if each university were the same size, there would be a roughly $17 million average for each school to pay out of its own funding - and each campus is expected to surpass that estimate. Held at San Jose State University, hearings for a CFA project, entitled "The Future of CSU, Reclaiming the University for the People of California," involved speeches by powerful union representatives from around the state. Pauline Robinson, the director of the CSU division of the California State Employees Association (CSEA) staff union, expressed her concern about the PeopleSoft changeover. "What I think the CSU is missing here is they don't value the talent that they have in the system...They now have another partnership going.. .It's called CMS or PeopleSoft... We have Silicon talented techs in our system, but their talents aren't recognized. [The CSU seems] to think that these people are not economically viable, that they need to bring in another whole group, they need to outsource all the work, or insource our people, whichever way they're planning on going...So when you say where is the future of this CSU, I really couldn't say, because there's nothing that we can do to stop progress, but I still think that peoples' needs should be looked at and measured before you just jump into something," Robinson said. What is PeopleSoft? According to Bill Welch, an independent PeopleSoft consultant, "a PeopleSoft project going way over budget happens about as often as a Catholic priest getting lucky." PeopleSoft is a computer software company that created a multi function software package that was meant to be 'all things to all people,' according to Welch. He said, "It is a very large system and has many components, depending on [why a company needs it]." The PeopleSoft programs for higher education use basically three products. The first is a Human Resources/ Payroll Financials package, which tracks income, expenses, and assets. The second is a Student Administration package that includes student financial inforSee PEOPLESOFT, page 5 Disorganization or Fraud? ASI Movie Night: A Disaster for Edwards Cinema Management Each Student's $50 Semester Fee for ASI Being Spent in Part on Questionable Activities By AMBER ROSSLAND Pride Staff Writer On Nov. 21, ASI sponsored its first free movie night for students at Edwards Cinemas in San Marcos, the 9:45 p.m. showing of Eminem's film debut in 8 Mile. Students began to arrive at 6 p.m. and were shocked to find out that the theater personnel were unaware of the free ticket offer for CSUSM students on that evening. Problems in Planning and Organization San Marcos Edwards Cinema manager, David Landfield, was furious to find the entryway to the theater bombarded and blocked off by CSUSM students who were demanding free tickets. "This promotion was not authorized nor were we notified of this event," said Landfield. He further commented that for an event this size by an organization, it would be necessary for the organization (ASI) to rent the theater at a cost of $2,400. Worried students lined up outside the doors watching and listening to the cinema management complain about the situation. The students explained to theater management that they had learned of this free movie promotion through flyers and e-mail. Grace, an Edwards employee who was stationed at the door, pointed out the illegali- ties of the advertisement that ASI had produced. Theflyerfeatured not only a copyrighted film advertisement that was reprinted without permission, but the name of the cinema was printed without notification and permission as well. At 8:50 p.m., members of ASI and their programming board, who were hired to create community at CSUSM, arrived with over 100 group activity passes to purchase tickets at the box office. The tickets were bought at this time, and the programming board members who were buying the tickets were not even aware of the exact showtime. Furthermore, the flyers distributed at CSUSM said that only 50 tickets were going to be given out to CSUSM students, however this was not the case, as there were 100 tickets purchased. When questioned as to why the programming board members were purchasing the extra 50 tickets, they expressed concerns about riots breaking out if they denied entrance to anyone. Cinema management confronted ASI programming board members about the chaotic situation. Landfield informed ASI that he would not exercise the law and press charges against the university at this time, however he indicated that this type of event was never to occur again without permission of the theater. He further declared that the theater would be more than happy to accommodate future university-sponsored activities with proper notice and planning. ASI Programming Board Representative Brett Gladys defended their actions by saying that they had called the theater during the previous week and spoken with an employee, who had told them that there would be no problem with holding the event on the day and time requested. It was later determined that the employee was not a member of theater management and did not have the authority to permit the event, thus Gladys had been given incorrect information. Student Money for NonStudents While about 18 students said to have received aflyeror e-mail for the event, many admitted to being close friends of ASI members who had invited them to the showing. Many students who had attended in response toflyersor e-mails made comments regarding the huge amount of people who showed up with the ASI programming board members. Programming Board and ASI members began checking school IDs and handing out tickets around 8:55 p.m. to students, yet several students were seen going See ASI MOVIE, page 4 �News Update: CSUSM Staff Responds to Registration and Administration Troubles By JULIE MYRES & ALYSSA classes because they obtained FINKELSTEIN poor attendance in the past." Pride Staff Writer & Lead Editor Wiener also indicated that, "There is a Catch 22 here in Last week, The Pride ran an some departments: If lecturers, article about the difficulties that who teach most evening and both students and faculty are Saturday classes (as they teach encountering with new registra- most classes at GSUSM), are not tion policies and administrative allowed to teach upper division changes. It has drawn a lot of courses, then only full-timers attention. There are some cor- who volunteer or get forced to rections to the facts presented teach evening and Saturday in the previous article that The courses will offer students those Pride would like to present. schedule options." Wiener (see table at right). Wiener added that, for the classrooms accompanied by asterisks, "the realistic maximum occupancy is much lower; student in back rows can see and hear poorly. These statistics are based on Academic Scheduling's chart for the second week of the term. More classes might have been added." This information is based from statistics taken from this Fall 2002 semester. Time offerings Lecturers who chose to remain anonymous informed The Pride One communication was that they would like to teach received from Steve Wiener in evening and weekend classes, the classroom technology serbut it is not as much of an option vices department. He informed for them as it is for full-time us, "there really is not a shortage faculty. of classrooms on this campus, but rather a poor consolidation Classrooms available and capacof time offerings. Administra- ity tion claims they cannot offer more evening and Saturday The information reported last week about classroom capacity was also incomplete. The original information was gathered from the Cal State San Marcos website and was actually an incomplete list of useable classrooms and their capacWhat if tuition wasn't a problem? Ifs not for students ity. Wiener said, carolled in the U.S. Coast Guard Sdiolarshq)Prc^am "There are many more than three (CSPI). Let the U.S. Coast Guard help you achieve your classrooms with over 50 seating your college tuition h the Q)ast Guard you'll use your capacity." The folspecial training to enforce the law, protect property and lowing list of the classrooms with even save lives. their maximum occupancy and BENEFITS INCLUDE: percentage of class No more student loans usage (MondayNo more part-time jobs Thursday, 7 a.m. Receive up to $2,000.00 monthly salary to 9 p.m., Friday FULL TUITION PAID and Saturday, 8 a.m to 4 p.m.) Free travel was provided by Free dental/medical care Full Tuition and Salary Paid Poor organization leading to more scheduling difficulties However, along with scheduling difficulties, Wiener contends that poor organization has caused some of the problems as well. He said, "a basic foreign language class [was scheduled during] the first few weeks in ACD 102, a large lecture hall. At least a few classes are dangerously overcrowded; one even had a wheelchair-bound student. If you are in such an unsafe classroom, you should report it to Regina Frasca, Director of Risk Management and Safety." In light of this corrected information, there is a newfound concern among The Pride and many students regarding the decision-making of the use of these classrooms. CSUSM administrator response to statistics previously reported The Pride also heard from Richard Riehl, Executive Director of Enrollment Services. In an email sent to Staff Writer Julie Myres (the author of last week's article), Riehl said that, "Your article pointed out the challenges we face as a rapidly growing university." Riehl also pointed out a few Capacity Building / Room # ARTS 101 (VPA classes only) 60 200 ARTS 240 145 ACD 102 80* ACD 104 90* ACD 305 65 UH 100 56 UH 360 60 UH 370 66 UH 373 clarifications about the information printed last week. He said that, "Our enrollment this fall was 7,627, not "just fewer than 7,000," and he also clarified that SDSU is continuing to accepting applications for spring of 2003. The original information reported last week was based on various estimated numbers that were reported by members of the administration and the CSUSM website. The SDSU information was originally gathered from the Union Tribune, however an article published in the San Diego Union Tribune on Friday December 6,2002 also corrected the SDSU statistic. It also turns out that the FTES numbers were reported incorrectly. Riehl said that, "These numbers make no sense at all, although I think I know where you got them. The 5,066 was the actual FTES count for last spring. The 6,627 number was the headcount for last spring. We project this spring's FTES count to be 5,608, with a headcount of 7,337. That represents a decline from 5,810 FTES and 7,627 in the fall. We stopped taking admissions applications for spring earlier than ever in our history to attempt to bring enrollment down closer to our funding level." The information published earlier was gathered originally from a member of Usage 39% 36% 32% 40% 45% 40% 55% 53% 51% personnel at the College of Art and Sciences. Editor's Note: This article is definitely covering a controversial subject that has brought attention to students, faculty, and administration. Many of the quotes and statements made by lecturers and faculty members were granted with complete anonymity in the original article. One reason there were errors in actual numbers andfacts is due to the lack of information openly published for student use. The Pride found many sources of information that contradicted each other and did its best to get the correct information for the article. It is apparent that Pride staff writers are frequently given incorrect information by staff and faculty who do not realize the implications of the information they are distributing. This has happened several times during this semester when writers have approached sources for stories. Correct information could be more easily reporteddn the future if faculty and staff as well as students, try to remember that The Pride is also growing (alongside the university) albeit with only one journalism course and no program to support it. Optional life insurance coverage Time to Apply. Who Knew? 30 days paid vacation Call now andfindout more about this exciting opportunity waiting for you in the Coast Guard. Call 1-877-.NOW-USCG ext 1788 or visit us on the web at gocoastguara.com. Eligibility Must be a US Citizen Maintain 2.5 GPA Must have completed 60 college credits SAT 1000 or ACT 23 ege Be a sophomore or junior in a 4-year college program Attend an approved college or university APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28th COAST GUARD AMD COAST 6UARB RESERVE On-campus housing now accepting applications for next year By JENNIFER ACEE Pride Staff Writer ters. The application process, of what will be available. rent students not being thorhowever, gives priority to new f ) u g ^ y i nfomed] is another students rather than to those f However, the i nfq^atioif exaijjjple o Q ^ w our campus CSUSM's first on-campus already attending CSUSM. highway leading f ron^faous^ is [beginnf&g to seem] very housing, The University Viling's trailer-office in park-: capitalistic^ She added, "I lage, scheduled to open for All prospective new stu- ing lot O up to a campus of think it's more important for the fall of 2003, is accepting dents to Cal State San Marcos current students seems to be Cal State to value current stuapplications. Since Oct.l, the are being thoroughly informed falling a little short. "What, dents. What about the money date on which the application of the upcoming on-campus apartments on campus are we put into the school by stayprocess began, students have housing opportunities; the opening up?" is the current ing here?" steadily been submitting their office of admissions is team- buzz from students already applications for one of the ing with student housing and attending CSUSM. Adrienne While it is obvious that 460 spots available in the new development to ensure that Rolschilein, a liberal studies attracting students to CSUSM apartment-style living quar- new students are well aware major, commented, "[curSee ON C AMPUS, page 3 �On campus housing from page 2 with on-campus housing options is a wise decision, at least financially, for the university, the director of student housing development and management, Heather Singer, described other motives. As for the reason why incoming freshmen are being given priority in The Village, Singer said, "We want to allow them the opportunity to grow, learn, and become familiar with the campus during their first year, and ultimately become connected to the university." Lots of plans are in the making for creating that connection to the university, as well as a general sense of community, A wide-range of programs and activities will be available to students living in The Village, "Anything from cook-outs... to cultural programs... to study skills sessions" is in the plans, described an enthusiastic Singer, The future of CSUSM's oncampus boarders appears to be brimming with exciting opportunities. as well as telephone, cable, and will accommodate only about internet hook-ups comes standard 235 cars. 460 resident spaces in every apartment. Apparently, are available inside, but only gone are the days of traditional about half of them will be able to dormitories, where two students find a space for their car outside, per couple-hundred-square feet No plans have been made yet to get thrown together for a year resolve this problem, and this of forced proximity, poor quality may turn out to be a tough break cafeteria food, and endless treks for many students, especially down the hallway to their floor's given the state of California's debathroom. prioritization of efficient public transportation. Nevertheless, The University Village is not all luxury and Slightly upward of 200 appliaccommodation. Troubles are cations have been received by already brewing in the waters student housing so far. Approxiahead as the CSUSM parking mately 40 of those 200 have situation is once again brought come from current students. As to the discussion table. A spe- Singer mentioned, "a number of cial parking lot for University spaces are available for returnVillage residents only is being ing students," so all are encourbuilt, but this new 24-hour lot aged to explore the possibility The physical plan of The University Village is bound to be equally as impressive. Each apartment-style living space is equipped with several amenities and perks. All student apartments are created to accommodate four people, either in two or four bedrooms. There are also a few three-bedroom staff apartments. A kitchen, dining area, living room, and two bathrooms, JCOFWA Sobe Drinks 20 oz. happy. 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The office, located in the creamcolored trailer in parking lot O, is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, LMp. 116.9oz At,uWater +R g CV The Village apartment prices range from $5,150 - $7,140 per person, per academic year or full year. Financial aid can be applied to cover these costs, Specials Of DJULOA U v e heattfay. U n of living on-campus next year in the new University Village, Expires: 12/24/02 m San Marcos Brini U$Wt*tY<w wà W it fete Caw Of fettii* I I To Your fissbnÉon Safe und Sound! * twmmçm Hmm « M&StffS • Copy Service • im mû írwdfy Stiate • ¡Maging Umm • tat �CSUSM Closes Applications for Fall 2003 The popularity of CSUSM continues to grow By MARTHA SARABIA Lead Editor For the third time, the growing popularity of Cal State San Marcos, shown by the large number of applications received, has forced the administration to stop accepting applications for the fall of 2003 admission. The rule applies only to first-time freshman and to lower division transfer students with fewer than 60 units. On Thursday, Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m., applications for these two prospective groups were closed, however applications from upper-division transfer students with 60 units or more and graduate students are still being accepted. ASI ment within our funding." Despite the closing of the admission process, Richard Reihl, executive director of enrollment services, said that CSUSM allowed a few extra days for students wanting to enroll in this university. "The deadline allowed for some flexibility for last-minute applicants," said Riehl, "The open enrollment period established by the California State University ended November 30, 2002. We've allowed a few extra days as a grace period for those whose applications might have been delayed for one reason or another, but we now must stop accepting applications because of our need to manage enroll- students due to the budget deficit. "Because of budget uncertainties, we can't predict how much longer undergraduate applications will be accepted from transfer students," expressed Riehl. According to Riehl, since Dec. 5 more than 4,300 applications had been received from potential freshman students. This equals the number of applications received from freshman for the entire 2002-2003 academic Because of the increasing popyear, and this time the applica- ularity of CSUSM, Riehl said, tions were accepted all the way "We recommend that students through July. file their applications materials as soon as possible." Not only has the number of As for the difficulties that the freshman students increased, but the numbers for other categories increase in enrollment might of students are also equal to or create for currently enrolled stuare above the numbers from dents, Riehl said that university the same time last year, in July. administrators are "working to However, this might create some preserve the quality of instrucproblems for prospective transfer tion for students who are already enrolled." He added, "To do that, we may have to slow down the number of new students entering the university until we have more resources available." Cal State San Marcos experienced a 17 percent increase in enrollment for the 2002-03 academic year, and it is currently struggling to balance its funding with its teaching and service obligations. Furthermore, with the prospect of reductions in state allocations for the 20032004 academic year, the campus has started to adopt a cautious approach to admissions, which might leave many prospective students out of the university. Movie Night Event from page l through the ticket line more than once to receive tickets for friends who were not CSUSM students or were without their IDs. both groups were on their way to Zip and Zack's to eat prior to the movie, leaving only 18 students behind to wait in line at the theater. By 9:05 p.m., with tickets in hand, ASI, their programming board members, and guests of A University Education At 9:30 p.m., 92 people were admitted with CSUSM-purchased movie tickets into a 156-seat theater by cinema management to view 8 Mile. While most were excited to receive a free movie pass, some attendees inquired as to why student funds were spent to f und the viewing T of a movie about the 'hood rather than on an educational or art film with some substance such as Frida, which was showing on the screen in the next room. However, no changes were made to the agenda. walking the 8-mile, considering that ASI, whether or not it was intentional, had broken several laws, according to what the movie theater management said, and had possibly committed fraud by using ASI money in order to distribute tickets to Eminem was not the only one non-CSUSM students. IMMIGRATION LEGAL CENTER All Family-Based ¡migration Cases Handled Student Visas, Student W o r k Permits, Insurance isn't what it used to be. Our people and technology are as diverse as ever. We are building a strong future for individuals with energy, ideas and ambition to match our own. 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The last is a Student Records package, which includes applications and pre enrollment testing information. The functions included for the Cal State system are Administer Workforce, used for employee history data; Base Benefits, used for capturing benefits information; Time and Labor, for capturing attendance; and Labor Cost Distribution, used for putting the payroll costs into the appropriate accounts. The CSU web page for Frequently Asked Questions about PeopleSoft says that, "everyone who uses the new system will be required to receive training before access is granted to the system." Another statement on the site indicates that, "while the data will all reside on hardware located at the Unisys facility in Salt Lake City, each campus' data, including the Chancellor's CSUSM response to CFA Office data, is on a separate data- charges base and access will be controlled by user ID and passwords." When asked to comment about the state of affairs in regard to Welch pointed out that the the CMS/PeopleSoft project at program, intended to be 'all CSUSM, both Dean of Students things to all people,' is generally Jonathan Poullard and Vice Presdelivered to a customer as 'noth- ident of Academic Affairs Franing to anyone.' Through intri- cine Martinez referred The Pride cate programming and computer to Wayne Veres, the CMS project architecture, often courtesy of director at CSUSM. According PeopleSoft software technicians, to Veres, because it is a relatively the program is customized to the small and fairly new campus, the needs of the client. As indicated budget estimate for CSUSM is by Welch, "It is very expensive approximately $6 million. Veres to do this configuration, [since] said very plainly, "CSUSM is not most consultants are paid $200 over budget on the CMS project." per hour and there are probably Furthermore, Veres commented 50 per day, all day, for several that, "I haven't heard or seen years." Therefore, every campus any of [the allegations from the will have to spend tens of thou- CFA]." sands of dollars in order to train the staff on how to use this Veres also commented about program. The training process whether or not the project will could last several years. be worth the expense to all of f rom page 1 the CSU campuses. He said, "It's very beneficial to have all campuses using the same administrative system." He also added that in May of2000, the CSUSM President's Cabinet approved a 6-year project plan, which began during the fiscal year 2000/2001 (sometime between July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001). Cal State San Marcos has chosen a phased implementation approach, meaning that, "as modules [of the program] are phased in, we are training our staff." According to Veres, all campuses of the CSU are aiming to "complete implementation of the [Human Resources], Finance, and Student modules of PeopleSoft by 2006. We are on schedule to meet that commitment." Contrary to CFA accusations that the CSU campuses are outsourcing talent, Veres has been an employee of CSUSM since 1992, and he says that all members of the CSUSM CMS/ PeopleSoft implementation team are employees of the university. However, he admitted that "we do contract with some consultants but only for very short periods of time - 1-3 days at a time - and only when we need help through some functional or technical detail." The CSUSM website has a link for the invoicing of PeopleSoft trainingathttp://cms.calstate.edu/ T4tiSanMarcos.asp, but it cannot be opened by anyone without a password. Employees are not issued passwords until they have completed the training required by the program. Needless to say, very few people on the CSUSM campus actually have access to this information. CSUSM Domestic Violence Loses Norm Event Brings Awareness to Campus Nicholson CSUSM sociology students educating other college student's about domestic violence and sexual assault By RIACUSTODIO Arts Editor Cal State San Marcos is hosting a Domestic Violence Informational Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 10-11. Staff from the Women's Recourse Center (WRC) of Oceanside and counselors will be on hand in Founders' Plaza from 9 a.m.3 p.m. to answer any questions regarding domestic violence and sexual assault. Students of Sociology 329, Victims and Criminals, are putting together this fair in order to contribute to awareness of domestic violence as part of a service learning project in our communities. All events are free and open to the public. On Tuesday a nd. Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Academic Hall 404, panel discussions will focus on different issues, ranging from local services that are available to victims and their families to local law enforcement, detailing their involvement in domestic violence. CSUSM Professor Valerie Callanan of the sociology department expressed that Tuesday's panel will discuss informative issues dealing with criminal justice response to domestic violence. Topics discussed on Wednesday's panel will overview information dealing with local services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Each panel will offer notable speakers from Domestic Violence District Courts of Vista, Center for Community Solutions, Investigative Specialist with the Oceanside Police Department, San Diego County Sheriff, to Rancho Coastal Humane Society. 1974 to offer temporary shelter, supportive services, counseling, free crisis intervention, transitional housing and a 24-hour crisis hotline to the public. Professor Callanan thought that a fair would strengthen the commitment of CSUSM students and encouraged them to put together an event, per their requirements for service learning components. She expressed, "Part of educating women and men about domestic violence and sexual assault is learning to think about these crimes differently.. .college age students do not think about these issues, or if they do, they tend to distance Brochures and WRC coun- themselves thinking that it could selors will also be available to never happen to them." discuss informative issues such as date rape, sexual assault and Students are encouraged to domestic violence. join the event and to become conscious of domestic violence The WRC is an organization and sexual assault by increasthat devotes time and resources ing awareness and knowledge. to support individuals and fami- For those interested in knowing lies victimized by violence. It more about the WRC, they can was established in Oceanside in call (760) 757-3500. By BRIAN FISHER Pride Staff Writer Dr. Norm Nicholson, dean of instructional and information technology services, spends his last weeks at CSUSM after nine years of campus technology achievements. Dr. Nicholson immigrated to America from Scotland at age 18. His constant interest in engineering got him jobs in aerospace technology. After his career in aerospace, his interests shifted to working for the Santa Ana School District as a teacher, and then moved to a community college. in California. CSUSM has even become the email service provider for the new Channel Islands campus. With over 2,000 computers networked together at CSUSM, wireless access and new computers, it has become one of the leading technology schools in Southern California. Norm says he is confident in his staff and believes the school will be in good hands. He explains, "I'm leaving the university in very good shape!' Nicholson described why he decided to leave CSUSM. "I've worked long enough. I've spent 9 years here, and a whole career of 30 some years before that in other places. I just decided now it's time I can afford to. Its time to find out if there's life after work! I've worked really hard almost all my life and I'd like to see what else there is. I'd like to spend more time playing golf and spending time with family." His interest in Cal State San Marcos sparked after he discovered that many older schools were shutting doors on innovative thinkers and ideas. Norm wanted a fresh start with people "who were willing to push the envelope of instructional technology." Nicolson says that one of his primary accomplishments at CSUSM is just having "attracted and kept a great A search is currently staff." underway for Nicolson's replacement after his retireNicholson has made ment, effective Dec» 20, CSUSM one of the lead- 2002. ing technological schools �CSUSM Student Tours The Country By MATT VARELA Pride Staff Writer North County resident Brian Desjean, 31, is a CSUSM junior like any other, who works hard while getting an education. However, Desjean's job is somewhat different than most. Desjean has a talent with the bass guitar and explores that talent with his band 'No Knife,' which can be heard if people listen to 92.1 or 91X fm. Their latest album, entitled "Riot for Romance," has had quit a bit of success, landing them their last tour with 'Jimmy Eat World' back in October. "No Knife's" latest tour with 'Jimmy Eat World' gave the band a chance to play some songs from their new album, and also gave Desjean a chance to not attend school for a few weeks. About the challenge of going on a tour and attending school at the same time, he said, "I was a parttime student at Palomar when we toured extensively. Now that I am at Cal State it's all about touring during the summer, or doing short runs here and there so I don't miss too much work. It can be a bit stressful, and sometimes I feel I could be doing a album. Last Halloween, Desjean left his class in a hurry to get down to the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach where all band members dressed up and played the Halloween party. They also Desjean has been playing recently did a tour in Japan and bass for about 12 years now, will go back again this January. and has been with the band for Desjean plans on graduating in about 10 years. When he is not in the classroom, he is playing the Spring of 2005 with a degree shows here and there. At a recent in visual and performing arts. benefit show, 'Toys For Tots', About his hopes for the future, down at the 4th and B venue in he said, "After graduating I hope San Diego's" Gas Lamp Quarter, to be able to afford a house here the event was filled with people in San Diego, and a few more wanting to see "No Knife" play albums would be nice." some songs from their new little more with my music, but the band has reached a point where fans know that we don't go through their town that often, so when we do, it's a good show." "Our next show is January 7th in Tokyo, if you can't make that one, we have another show when we get back on January 31st at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach," Desjean said about his next show. If people are interested in seeing 'No Knife', they can check them out at the Belly Up or check out their website at www.noknife.net. Our Neighbors Show Support: They Too th Remember September 11 By JAMES SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer To this day, America still sits and waits to see if the current administration will decide whether or not to take this country into a full-scale war. Meanwhile, Mexico and Canada's people say to support America, although they would not want to see any harm come to this country. A war on this land could very well cause harm to their borders, especially if the United States is dealing with an enemy that is capable of using chemical warfare - warfare that will not only take out the soldiers fighting but also the innocent people at home who fight to keep their country going. Neighbors Down in Baja Speak Out in Support for the U.S. Traveling through Mexico, many people said they were willing to fight to help the Americans. In Rosarito, Juan Punta, A+ Subs Preschool substitutes, aides, and teachers. 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Terrorists hurt your country, other countries and my home country. It is not an American war. It is the world's war against terrorists." Further east, in the mall of the town of Kelowna, people expressed feelings about the possible war that faces America. One person stood out in her answer, Bianca Hughes. Hughes said, "I am Canadian and proud, but if for some reason I had to say I was something else I would say an American. I mean we are like Americans but on the other side of the border. If America goes to war I hope they win. If the war comes to American soil then I hope that the Canadian army helps with whatever." In a town called Hope a women working the cashier at the highway gas station responded, " You Americans should bomb the terrorists, they should pay for what they did. I know someone who died in the twin towers." Even farther east, in the small town of Vernon, the last stop before heading back to Vancouver, Canadians were also very supportive of the Americans. They answered with passion as if their own country, was attacked. Heidi Lee, a 19-year-old nursing student, said, "When I saw the news and watched those planes crash my heart dropped. I was so sad when I could see people falling from the tops of the buildings. It is not fair, terrorists are cowardly people, there is no combat in terrorism." �Chimpanzees Progression in the World Ruben Science Fleet Center: J ane Goodwall's Wild Chimpanzees By STEVEN ZAMORA Opinion Editor through the film as the dominator of his companions, showing force in order to establish his Jane Goodwall's Wild Chim- rule over the group. panzees, an IMAX film featured at Ruben H. Fleet Center, swung On Gombe, Goodwall's their way into the spotlight portrayal of the alpha male's through Goodwall's research presence in the forest relates findings, revealing many inter- to humanistic culture. Since esting facts about chimpan- the old Mesopotamian culture, zees in an African National which featured "might as right" Park called Tanzania's Gombe for the leader of hominid tribes, Stream. the western humanistic tradition has defined a nuclear family as Born in England in 1934, one with a leading male, whose Goodwall earned her Ph.D. responsibilities have been domiin Ethology from Cambridge nance and the ability to provide University in 1965, and moved for his family. to Gombe to research chimpanzees in the wild, where she has Also, Goodwall noted that spent her life trying to preserve when chimps play with each wild animals along with many other and engage in other forests. forms of interaction, a similarity between human beings and The incredible thing that chimps that is both species disGoodwall discovered is that play affection, strong emotions, chimpanzee groups - mothers, anger, and frustration when fathers and children - herded interacting with one another. together and resembled human Along with data collected beings in their behavior. For instance, there is an alpha male from observation through the who is the dominant leader of chimpanzees' natural lifestyle the group in every herd. Frodo, at Gombe, in the film Goodwall at age 20, is the alpha male who reminds people that chimpanweighs 120 pounds, almost 30 zees share 99% of their DNA pounds over his chimpanzee with human beings. Then she counterparts, and is depicted presents a couple of questions to the audience. One question that Goodwall makes is "why don't we consider chimpanzees human beings?" Another question is "what differences are there really between human beings and chimpanzees?" There is no doubt that chimpanzees walk on their hands as opposed to humans, showing a difference between the two. However, Goodwall points out that the differences among humans and chimps are minimal. In the past, the true distinguishing point between humans and chimps has been the notion that human beings can reason and pass down knowledge to their children—this assumption no longer exists in the realm of understanding. Goodwall discovered that chimpanzees have learned to make tools with which to hunt their prey, such as ants. This knowledge of hunting, chimpanzees have passed down from their mothers during the seven years where baby chimps need emotional and physical nurture from their parents, similar to children's development with their mothers. This reasoning and passage of knowledge therefore disqualifies the main assertion that chimpanzees cannot reason or teach baby chimps. With regard to whether people should consider chimpanzees a species of human beings, Goodwall stands firm in saying that chimps are closely related to, or even actually are, human beings. 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K -12, bachelor's to doctorate, we know teaching. G o to www.apu.edu/education/tips for a detailed look at A PLTs teacher education programs, or call (800) 2 72-01 n . �C h r i s t m a s Spirit, C o u g a r Style Many CSUSM clubs have organized events to help those in need this holiday season By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Staff Writer Throughout the month of December, various CSUSM student organizations have been working diligently to ensure a happy holiday season for the less fortunate in the surrounding communities. These organizations seek assistance from the student body, faculty and staff in the form of donations of toys, non-perishable food items, blankets and clothing. These three holiday drives and one fund raising campaign will all be held on campus and the specifics and contact information are listed in the paragraphs to follow. Angel Tree Toy Drive Circle K International, sponsored by the San Marcos Kiwanis, is an international student community service organization that helps to foster leadership skills and provide community services to children. For the 11th year this organization has sponsored the Angel Tree Toy Drive. With organizational help from the Black Student Union and the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Circle K International plans to provide toys for local non-profit organizations. Organizers of the drive intend to make Christmas a little merrier for a San Marcos home for boys. This particular home was designed to house young men that have been aban- front of Craven 4107, Commons 207B and University Hall 400. After all the goods have been gathered, the volunteers will go out into the fields and distribute the clothing and food to the workers. For those interested in assisting MEChA or who desire more information on this organization, please contact Celia Martinez at martil31@csusm.edu. The Children's Diabetes Foundation doned by their parents, or who have been taken from abusive parents for their own safety and well-being. program support assistant for the faculty mentoring program and one of the Angel Tree organizers. "And if we're lucky we'll have some elves and other Holiday Planning for the drive began characters as well," she added. in October and decisions were made as to what groups would In addition to the Angel Tree receive donations. Then, infor- Toy Drive, organizers are planmation regarding each child ning to go Christmas Caroling was gathered, including age at the Silvergate Retirement and, sometimes, particular Home in San Marcos Dec. 19 wishes. Beginning in Decem- to try and brighten Christmas ber, a mock tree, complete with for the elderly. For questions paper angels containing a child's or for further information information and a box next to it regarding these activities, were set up in the Dome. From please contact Anna Fleming at there, the campus community afleming@csusm.edu. was encouraged to take one of the angel ornaments, purchase MEChA's Farm Worker a toy specific to that child and Christmas Drive return it to the box unwrapped. Finally on Dec. 22 a wrapping Movimiento Estudiantil Chiday will be held and the toys will cago De Aztlan (MEChA) is an be delivered. "One of the Tau organization that was founded in Kappa Epsilon fraternity broth- the late 1960s by students who ers will be dressing up as Santa were hoping to expand educafor the kids," said Anna Fleming, tional opportunities for Mexican Americans. Today, the mission of the organization is the same as it was when the organization began: to address issues of inequality, to perform community service and to reach out to local high school students. The ladies of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority have opted to raise money for the Children's Diabetes Foundation in a truly capitalistic manner. The sorority members will have booths set up in Founder's Plaza and will be selling mistletoe for $1 and candy canes for 50 cents. This is a truly symbiotic crusade. The ladies will be offering a product to consumers and will use the profits for a good cause. For those interested in simply donating money to the Foundation, please contact Danyll Monroe at monro008@csusm.edu. MEChA is collecting warm clothing, blankets, non-perishable food items, and toys for San Diego based migrant farm workers and their families. Following the teachings of Cesar Chavez, MEChA is devoted to promoting better working conditions for workers in the fields. "Our main focus is the Latino community and since many farm workers are of Latino descent our hope is to Toys for Tots give back and stay connected," The CSUSM Veteran's Assosays Celia Martinez, MEChA ciation is sponsoring a tradisecretary at CSUSM. tional Toys for Tots drive. For more information, please see the The Farm Worker Christmas calendar section or contact assoDrive began on Dec.3 and will ciation president Gary Taylor at continue until Dec. 13. There will gary@Computer-Essence.com. be boxes for donations placed in Santa's Village Visits San M a r c o s The 9th annual City of San Marcos5 Christmas celebration paints a smile on the face of kids By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer It was three weeks before Christmas, and San Marcos was the city. There was a huge Christmas celebration, and al) the children were giddy. Saturday, Dec. 7th, marked the 9th annual City of San Marcos' Christmas celebration, known as Santa's Magical Village, which lasted between 4:00 p.m. - 9: 00 p.m. at the San Marcos Civic Center. With the celebration geared toward younger children, who always seem to have a double dose, of the Christmas spirit, events were there to keep adults occupied as well. Those in attendance had the opportunity to view and purchase a variety of arts and crafts, all displayed by children dressed as elves and vendors throughout the village. holiday music. With no more than a few steps, crafts and venSanta's Magical Village had dors bombarded the hallways. been decorated inside and out, Crafts featured included a wide in order to bring the yearly variety of men's, women's, and Christmas feelings to life; even children's clothing and jewelry, the ample parking lot was filled as well as photography displays, with lights and a 35 f t Christmas Christmas decorations, and for tree, which was to be lit later those who missed dinner, foods in the evening. Upon entering ranging from burritos to hot dogs the village, all were greeted by and desserts were sold. Of course As the evening grew darker, a fire engine's bullhorn announced that it was time for the Christmas tree lighting. With everyone leaving the village in order to gather around the tree, positioned in a grassy park just shy of the parking lot, all awaited to see the spectacle. When the crowd was large enough, the firemen flipped the switch and the tree came to life with a mediocre display of a few strands of Christmas lights. Nonetheless, the children who were still energetic from all the caroling and sweets were thrilled at the tall tree. all items displayed were for sale carols. In attendance, San Diego and sported the typical holiday State student Beth Outlaw had to mark up. say, "I've always liked caroling; it is always f un to sing to strangLater in the evening, after the ers, especially when you are a seller's booths and customer's kid." It seemed the kids did have wallets both had a chance to cool a little f un singing the carols down, parents and kids could to anyone who cared to listen. enter an auditorium in order Farther down the hall, kids were to view local children's groups encouraged to sit on Santa's lap - mostly boy scouts and such and get their photo taken. - perform favorite Christmas Although the celebration continued until 9 p.m., most in attendance departed after the lighting of the tree. Even as f un as the holidays are, playing games and seeing the same things can only take your breath away once, and making numerous trips through the crowded village could be very time consuming. All in all, the event was a success and the children seemed to enjoy the Christmas celebration. If anyone has kids and missed the event, be sure to catch it next year, �HOLIDAY T HE P RIDE Tuesday, December 10, 20Ö2 9 Talented CSUSM students presented La Pastorela The Mexican Piquin Pepper is Much Hotter than the Devil Himself! By MARIA ACUÑA Pride Staff Writer SOLEDAD gave a fascinating, colorful, and distinctive touch to the play. The people cheerfully accompanied the singers with applauses and songs. However, it did not break the momentum of the play, which the spectators were able to perceive and comment. "It was wonderful, funny and very well organized. I did not know anything about this Mexican tradition, because I am from Guatemala, but I enjoyed it a lot," said Ana Gonzalez, who came with some other Palomar College students to see the play, The Visual and Performing Arts departments' Arts and Lectures series, in conjunction with the California Center for the Arts in Escondido (CCAE), showed from Thursday through Saturday its 2nd annual presentation of the play, La Pastorela. On Thursday and Friday the presentation took place at 8: 00 pm, on Saturday there were two performances at 2:00 and 8: 00 pm. Directed by Dora Arreola and adapted by Ursula Tania, this traditional Mexican performance is a religious story that was first introduced to Mexico in the sixteenth century to teach native people about Christianity. The central idea in this adaptation is that no matter how hard the devil and his wife Luciferina try to impede the shepherds from going to Bethlehem to adore the way it shows the temptations that child Jesus, the shepherds tri- Satan offers the good people who want to follow God's purposes. umph over evil. Lucifer (Dimas Constanza) and The play was subtitled The Luciferina (Lydia Tonantzin) Mexican Piquin Pepper is Much tempt the shepherds with the Hotter than the Devil Himself to seven deadly sins: sloth, greed, give the play its humoristic side pride, envy, anger, lust and glutand in a comic, well performed tony. The public witnessed Pas- cuala (Martha Moran) overcome lust after dancing "la quebradita" with Satan, and Pancho (Joe Cordero) beat gluttony, and all the other characters overcome temptation with the help of the Archangel Gabriel (Philip Jerge). presentation was in Spanish and kept the approximately 170 people laughing and singing. CSUSM's Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan mixed folkloric dances with the pastorela and Jesus Jimenez and Ramon Parra interpreted Mexican songs as well. The enjoyable, entertaining These two artistic interventions The cast included CSUSM students and people from the community. Professor Marcos Martinez, Associate Professor of Theater from CSUSM was in charge of the stage production. Martinez invited the public in general to participate in the next year presentation, since they are planning to perform it every year. He also gave special thanks to the Bravo Foundation, the Escondido Swap Meet and the CECUT (Centro Cultural Tijuana/Tijuana Cultural Center) for their support. The play was worth the $10.00 cost per person. Well done and congratulations to all the artists and all the people that participated in the creation of this lovely, yet hilarious play! Can I Stay up to See Santa? By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer child question whether Santa is real or not? Is it that they did not like the presents they got the year before "Is Santa Clause real?" or is it that the stories of St. Nick have been so radically transformed This question has been asked to during the years that it is difficult to almost every parent at least once in believe in them anymore? his or her lifetime. Many parents are not ready to look straight into a The history about St. Nick dates child's face and tell them that Santa as far back as the fourth century, is not real. Yet who are parents to when a wealthy Christian bishop judge what is real and what is not made a name for himself by giving real? Many parents of today are too many gifts to poor children. A fter wrapped into working all the time his death, the Christian church that they don't rejoice and see the named Dec. 6 a day of remembrance world around them, let alone figure for the bishop. He then became known as Father Christmas and was out if a Santa really exists. from that point forever linked with In today's day and age, parents the holiday. Like his name, Santa have stopped believing in something Clause, his attire was not always in which they have believed for all the standard red and white suit that of their childhood. What makes a we know of today; it changed from story to story. Some stories had him wearing a purple or blue suit, and other stories called him an elf. In the 1930's, Coca Cola officially hired Santa Clause as one of their spokespersons. Coca Cola standardized Santa Clause as the Santa that we know today, sporting the traditional red and white company colors. Many of the stories that came about from this bishop were based on legends and mythical creatures. One legend, which is known, is that he carried around a bag-full of toys and rode on a flying sled that was pulled by reindeer. In 1822 Clemente Moore wrote a series of poems and named all the reindeer that pulled the sled. Although Rudolph was not one of the eight original reindeer that Moore described, he was the most popular. Rudolph was merely a byproduct of the advertising genius of Montgomery Wards, which was in turn created by Robert May. Advertising plays a major role in our life by shaping our beliefs and traditions. Many times it is hard to tell whether an event from the past really happened or not, because of the fact that second hand information can be twisted around so much. So next time when a child looks at you with their big brown eyes and asks you the question I asked in the beginning of the article, think about the ramifications it could have if a child does not have hope. ANNOUNCEMENTS Study Abroad - Submit CSU IP Faculty Recommendations before Finals and the December Holidays! Pick up an application today to study abroad for an academic year. Application Deadline is February 1. University Global Affairs, Craven H all 5211, Tel: 760/750-4090, e-mail: go$broad@csusin*edtt i- .„i Sociology Clubfs First Annual Canned Food Drive. Drive Days are December 4th through December 20th. Please bring a can to the Sociology Department, Craven Hall 6145 or our participating faculty members. For More information contact Michelle at demot*002@c$usm.edu | § H , The CSUSM Veterans1 Association is sponsoring the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program beginning Dec. 9th and ending around Dec. 20th. We are collecting toys for needy children within San Diego County for Christmas. Please bring some new, unwrapped toys to donate to the Office of Admissions. There will b e a collection box/barrel located t here ^ - There will be a meeting at the ELC on 12/12/02 at 12 p.m. between the ELC parents, Keith Speers and Laura Poggi. Lm—J J•—.11 »j j | �Is There a Computer Lab Policy for Saving Work, or Not? been dealt with. A fter returning from the Thanksgiving break, all the work I've saved on the desktop and in My Documents for the entire semester has magically returned. Even the work I had erased from the desktop two months ago is back. However, during the two weeks or so when the "glitch" had occurred, the work that I saved has still not returned. Maybe there was a virus in the system, who knows? By JENNIFER JARRELL Pride Staff Writer As a follow up to last week's story, "A (Not so) Funny Thing Happened to Me in the Computer Lab " I would like to update students about my latest findings. Evidently, Mr. William Craig, systems integration specialist, was correct. There was a glitch in the computer system, which was erasing the work that students were saving to the desktop and "My Documents." I am also here to testify that the glitch has What I can say? It now appears safe for students to save anywhere within their personal settings. If there is not enough storage space to save something, a window will pop-up letting students know to save their work somewhere else. However, I do make sure to back-up all my I told Mary Atkins and Wilwork on a ZIP disk. (I've learned liam Craig that I was writing a my lesson.) story in the Pride about deleted work in the lab, and they both felt My big questions are: Where strongly about their knowledge of did the lab people get the infor- the computer lab policies. They mation that there was a new both had no problem letting me policy implemented, not allow- know that it was okay to quote ing students to save to the desk- them on the information they had top? Why does Mary Atkins given me. Sadly, I haven't heard believe that for 10 years now, it's from either one of them, letting been a Cal State policy to save me know that they read last only to the H: drive or disks? I week's story. I was hoping that if don't remember being warned to they did, they could talk amongst only save to the H: drive or a disk themselves about lab policies, when I first came to San Marcos. and letting students know which It is my contention that there places are okay and not okay to are no policies at all. I guess save work. It would straighten people just have their opinions out any misunderstandings—but and decide to pass them off as more importantly; it would keep a policy. Cal State students from losing valuable text. Xlie G reat Society W orked By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer have children. A corollary to this line of reasoning suggests that as women can receive public Since the late 1970s, social assistance whether they are marconservatives have made much ried or not this assistance essenof the alleged damage done to tially encourages illegitimacy. the poor in the Untied States by overly generous welfare benefits These arguments may seem and other forms of government sound at an intuitive level, and aid. Government subsidies to they appeal to the cherished the poor are blamed for a host of American myths of self-reliance social problems such as unem- and independence; however, they ployment, illegitimacy, and teen are patently false. pregnancy. Between "In 1963 20percent of the 1965 and The basic theory advanced American poor had never 1969, after by conservative received an examination only five c o m m e n t a t o r s from a doctor; years of like Charles by 1970 thisfigurehad i n c r e a s e d Murray posits been cut to only eight per- a s s i s t a n c e that government to the poor, cent. l i l l i l i assistance serves under the as a disincentive rubric of to work, encouraging the poor Lyndon Johnson's great society to live off the largess of the state. programs, the poverty rate in These same social theorists also the United States had been cut suggest that as welfare .payments from 19 to 12 percent. In 1965, I are tied to the number of children 20 percent of American children a female recipient has; welfare were considered poor; by 1969 payments encourage women to this figure was cut down to 15 percent. In the period from 1959 poor outweighs the benefits with higher welfare benefits tend to 1969, the poverty rate for A fri- they provide. Once again, the to have lower rates of teen pregcan Americans actual data sug- nancy. Unfortunately, many of was cut from ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡11 gests otherwise.. these improvements have been 55.1 percent to Economists Wil- undone since serious cuts in gov32.2 percent. liam Darity and ernment funded social programs Samuel Myers began in the late 1970s. These Thanks discovered that figures and many more may to Medicaid across diverse be found in the book The Way and other g e o g r a p h i c We Never Were by Stephanie government regions in theCoontz. funded health United States, programs, the higher the The fundamental point is that infant morwelfare benefits beating up on the poor may be tality in the the lower the emotionally satisfying for some; United States rates of ille- however, this practice is in fact was halved gitimacy and based on emotion, not on reason between 1965 welfare partici- or data. Any economist, even and 1980. In pation. In other the coldest laissez faire disciple 1963, 20 percent of the Ameri- words, illegitimacy and depen- of Adam Smith cannot help but can poor had never received an dence are inversely related to be impressed by the hard data examination from a doctor; by welfare payments. corroborating the success of 1970 this figure had been cut The Great Society's attempts to to only eight percent. Poverty Between 1972 and 1980, the ameliorate economic conditions among the elderly, rampant prior percentage of children living for the poor. It is time to jettison to 1964, has subsequently been in female-headed households in the superstition of Compassionall but eliminated. the overall population rose from ate Conservatism and return to 14 to 20 percent. In households a compassion that really works. Social conservatives assert receiving public assistance this It is time to rebuild The Great that the dependency rooted in same category held steady at 12 Society. government assistance to thepercent. Studies show that states The Pride Lead Editor Lead Editor Design Editor News and Feature Editor Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Arts Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Alyssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Martha Sarabia Steven Zamor a Martha Sarabia Ria Custodio Jessica A. 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I got very close to an Associates degree but bills Unfortunately, even if I leave work got to be too much, so I started work- in Sorrento Valley at 4:00, I don't ing full time and didn't finish school. make it to CSUSM till 5:30, and at the About six years ago, when I was in my salary he pays, there is no chance my 30s, I became frustrated, wanted a life boss will let us go early. I only need change and decided I need to finish five more classes to graduate and I school. I began attending Palomar am heartbroken. My choice is to quit College and realized immediately that school or quit my job and take a loan. this was the best decision I had ever If I take a loan for this semester and made. Attending school in the evening the year for the teaching credential it became so much more rewarding than should set me back at least $20,000. watching sitcoms on a nightly basis. Of course, it hasn't been easy. I will then, if I am lucky, get a job I didn't ask how trang passed the spell check, but what can you say? Porpoise is a word but not the right word. Porpoise pens and other porpoise memorabilia started showing up around the office but he didn't. His arrogant behavior was trying to cover up the fact he had poor writing skills and in the long run was fired. This is just one incident that shows how High School English is important. Not all jobs need college but in most jobs, reading and writing are needed. So here are the facts: US History of Literature I & II and English Literature I & II are required courses that have not been offered in the evening at all since I have been attending CSUSM. I can understand that there are not a lot of electives offered but it would really help if the required courses were offered in the evening. Not all of them, but a series offered on some sort of yearly rotating basis would be nice. teaching where my starting salary will be $36,000 since I can't really leave the San Diego area. That's $500 dollars more a month than I am making now, before taxes. I am struggling with the decision to take out student loans because it will probably be more than $20,000 and the thought of being Here are a few other things that make that much in debt at this point in my it hard for evening students attending life makes me ill. CSUSM: Cashiers office hours are 8: 30 - 4:30. Financial aid office hours The signals that I am getting from are Monday and Thursday 9:30 to 5: My friends would all say how proud the administration at CSUSM are that 00 and Tuesday and Wednesday 9: they were of me or "I really respect night students are not respected here 30 to 6:00. The automated answering you for doing that, but I couldn't." But and that my major, Literature and machine says an operator is available like I said, I thought it would pay off in Writing, is not important. Everything only during office hours. I tried all the long run, not onlyfinanciallybutn this world revolves around lit- week and went from automated voice i also mentally. The education began to erature and writing, in some capacity. to another automated voice. I need to fill up those holes of insecurity, and The textbooks and the newspapers we get a small loan now and I had just one that feeling that I was lacking some- read, the films we see, and the novels thing. From the moment of my return, we read, it's really quite a long list if I wanted to teach; I knew though that you think about it and what about the things would have to change finan- extended amounts of emails written cially once I transferred to CSUSM daily on a professional level? because it costs more money. When I see the lack of courses in I was happy when I was offered this major, it tells me that teaching a position that paid well enough for English at the high school level is not me to support myself while I was in important to CSUSM. But I know that school — not something I'd be happy it should be. I had an old boss who lost spending my life doing, but a good all of his credibility because he had interim job while Ifinishedmy degree poor writing skills. He may have been and credentialing. It's not great pay, a great salesman, but when an email but it was more than I was making and is sent that says, "For the porpoise of it would pay for the added expenses of sales trang..." and when I approached University schooling. Except there is him about it - he was my friend, no a problem: CSUSM doesn't offer the one else's - he says, "I used the spell classes I need to graduate in the eve- check." ning. I have been attending CSUSM Starting my day at around 6:00am and ending it at around 9:00pm, as I walked across Palomar's parking lot, I found myself thinking on a regular basis, Long Day's Journey Into Night. It felt okay, though, because somehow I thought I would be rewarded, and I passed on all the weekend events that I was invited to because studying needed to be done. question. Plus, if you are attending classes in the evening, it's really hard to just stop off on your way in because evening traffic is tough and it's usually a sprint from the parking lot to get to class on time. Let's try some other departments. The Career and Assessment Center has the same hours asfinancialaid office. The parking permit office hours are 9:00-5:00, Monday through Thursday and closes early on Friday. Everything closes early on Friday, which makes me think: couldn't they stay open later one night to compensate for leaving at 2:00 or 3:00 on Friday? The Community Service Learning Center hours are also 8:00-5:00. Here is another really important department especially for me, the Writing Center; this also closes at 6: 00. I have never been there and my professors are concerned that I can't write a formal argumentative paper. Actually, I am concerned too, unfortunately I can't get any help! I feel that something's lacking regarding the importance relating to the power of the written word. That and evening students are not wanted at CSUSM. Of course, I really should have known exactly what I wanted to do when I was 20; I did but that Country Western singer thing didn't work out! Looking for a u nique night o ut Ss w ant to do something good for t he world? Here's y our c hance: night câtmim entertainment a slid&fa abused aiwmd?md. Sc m^kmtdriUm When you're ready to BREAKAWAY from your smokes #f!m, m <M Saturday, Jan.18, 2003 7:00PM at The Carlsbad Village Theatre 2B22 State Street, Carlsbad ^M -. i skm raffk; cmJ refreshments Q s t e am mtfe $1S Purchase your tickets now online at: wwwxasadeamparo.org/new.html F or m m i nformation* t mmt J ennifer a t: a eee005@esusmxdu Or a all C a s t d t A mparo a t ( 760) 7 54-5500. m �I have quit smoking now for seven years. It was one of the hardest things I ever did in my life. When I was a smoker we were able to still smoke everywhere. I did. I didn't blow smoke in people's faces but I did smoke in buildings. I quit smoking while attending a junior college. Our college was putting into effect a smoke free campus. I was even on the committee. I fought hard for smoker's rights. One thing did come out of it, designated smoking areas. These areas were away from the people traffic, most of them were in parking areas. Smokers complained at first, but were great after a while. The only problem we were having was who was going to be the 'cops'. I know they have solved the problem by now though. But now for CSUSM, the smokers definitely need to get away from the doors and hall ways. The smoke is quite disturbing. I also hold by breath when walking by these students. I am an asthmatic and the smoke does irritate my lungs. BUT, CSUSM needs to put the ashtrays away from the buildings. They need to be in open areas. When it rains, we all have umbrellas. To smokers: Please stay away from the buildings and the enclosed walkways. Smoke in open areas and try to quit. It will save your life. I watched my mother and her husband die because of smoking and it was a very ugly sight. I was not ready to quit at the time but it wasn't much longer before I did. Our campus has many resources when you are ready to quit. Dorothy Bruno Senior-LTWR The Smoke i nthe Air Forget about finals, midterms, papers, or cramming for surprise quizzes; my biggest struggle is breathing. Every morning I struggle to make it up the numerous flights of stairs leading to the campus, only to face the clouds of cigarette smoke that hang in the air morning, noon, and night. Which is why I was so pleased to see Steven Zamora's article "Cigarette Smoking: A School Problem" in the last issue of the Pride. This article addressed the problem... I feel that I must strenuously address the problem of smoking on campus. Aside from the issi^e of second hand smoke which I do feel is a pressing concern, the issue of students with respiratory problems (myself included) are at risk to dangerous toxins that have severe negative effects. in order to get a small amount of oxygen into my lungs. It's a never ending cycle; riddled with pain as I struggle for each breath, a combination of several A few years ago in the heart of pills and minimum of 4 puffs my teenage years in which I on my various inhalers must be was a nationally ranked swim- taken to sustain my life. Shortly mer I began to have tofightfor after beginning this my freshbreath, at first I thought it was men year in college I was told a cold or something as equally my condition had developed and small. Then the pain started in that my life would most likely my lungs and near my heart. come to an early end. What Panic overwhelmed my life as was the cause of this sudden I learned that I had a rare heart increase in my disease? My condition in which the bones doctor said poor air quality and surrounding my heart were the excessive amounts of toxiweakening and swelling, lead- cants my lungs were exposed to ing to a crushing effect on my as the primary result of a single heart and lungs, thus causing cigarette were killing me. me to have to breathe harder A SI's E arly L earning C enter We are concerned parents of preschoolers enrolled in the ASI Early Learning Center, and are writing you to voice our opinions regarding the changes in the preschool's schedule for next semester. It just recently has come to our attention that starting January 1, 2003, all children at the ELC will be required to attend five days a week, and half-days will be eliminated after March 1. years and were looking forward to graduating with their class in May. You are shutting out parents who have been heavily involved in volunteering their time and making donations to the school. Do you realize that the tuition increase for non-funded community parents who have their children in three days a week part-time will be from $216 a month to $640 a month? And even if a family could afford it, not everyone wants their children in preschool full-time. A large number of children at the ELC attend two or three days a week, half day. The availability of this schedule is part of the reason the ELC is such a terrific program. Many parents use the ELC as a quality preschool experience for their children, not as a full-time day care setting. What is disturbing is that these changes were made without soliciting any input from the non-funded families. We were not invited to the grant meeting where the reasons for the ELC dropping the CDE Preschool Grant were discussed. These changes came as a total shock to many, and it is upsetting to think that our children may not be able to finish out their The ELC is, hands-down, the best preschool last semester at the ELC. program in North County. By implementing the schedule changes to full-time only, you We are asking for a meeting with you to disin effect are destroying the program. Youcuss these changes in person before they are are making it inaccessible to children who implemented. The contact person is Stephanie have already been at the center two or three Nunez, 760-744-2533. Non-smokers and smokers alike have rights, and I do not wish to infringe on anyone's rights, however I feel I to have a right; therightto live. Dozens of public places have adopted policies where they have designated certain areas as smoking zones, and have left others as smoke free areas; couldn't Cal State San Marcos do the same? Thanks, Alison Sayer Freshmen La Pastorela According to Rick Moore's latest "In the Loop" electronic campus news wire, he states that our publicly funded university is going to play host to Pastorela: a traditional Mexican holiday. This original Spanish production brings together Cal State San Marcos students and community members in a festive presentation of a traditional Mexican nativity story. I have a hard time understanding why and how this religious "production" that has its roots in Christianity, can actually be allowed to be presented on campus. Is it because its organizers thought that it is harmless? A fter all, aren't they just "getting in the spirit of Christmas?" Doesn't this _ production promote a religious myth that without publicly funded facilities, would hopefully be relegated or limited to being shown in a church rather than the academy?? Shawn Harris Senior, History Dear kelstein Editors and Fin- enrolled f ull days instead of half, Sarabia, and will be losing ELC tuition funding at a time when tuition I am a community parent of a is increasing substantially. child enrolled at the ASI's Early Staff and community parents Learning Center preschool. will be required to enroll their The preschool serves students children five days a week startand faculty/staff of CSUSM as ing January 1, with the half day well as community families. option ending March 1 as well. The preschool has run into fiscal difficulty, and as a result, drastic changes in the childrens' class schedules are being implemented next semester. I am forwarding you a copy of a petition that I am currently circulating at the preschool, protesting these changes. I will be delivering the petition to Keith Speers, Executive Director of ASI, at 10 am on December 12. While the majority of students at CSUSM are not parents, these changes at the preschool are of major concern to the students and staff members who are. Starting March 1, all student parents will be required to have their children The result of these changes is that the preschool will become inaccessible to most parents due to scheduling and monetary constraints. It undoubtedly will spell the end of the program in the long run, which will mean student parents will not have a campus preschool option for their children. This issue may be a deciding factor of where to attend school for many student parents. I wanted to share the information with you. Thank you for your time and attention. Stephanie Community Member Nunez CLASSIFIEDS Fraternities-Sororities - ClubsStudent Groups Earn $1000-$2000 this semester with a proven CampusFundraiser 3 hour f und raising event Our programs make fundraising easy with no risks. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so get with the program! It works. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) California Faculty Association (CFA) computer lab fall 2002 PeopleSoft registration student housing https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/fc608eedb6f518f4e3366870c212a642.pdf e80c66ed4839d0af54628d00df41c7f9 PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS PRIDE TUESDAY, JANUARY 28,2003 w ww.csusm.edu/pride/ No Curb Parking V OL.X N O.XVI T he P ower of X Will it be e nough? By JARED THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer addition, both ASI and parking services are trying to create a direct left-hand turn into the lot in the near future, which would facilitate accessibility. "We want to show the students that they are getting something out of this [parking] fee increase," explained Brown. Curb parking, which was available last semester to relieve tense parking conditions, is now prohibited. Parking services claims that curb parking is no longer necessary since Lot X, a dirt lot located at the corner of Twin Oaks and Craven Dr., is currently available. Each semester, the need for parking spaces relatively close to the campus increases. When questioned about the absence of curb parking, Robert Williams, CSUSM parking services coordinator, explained that curb parking was an emergency measure last semester, which first needs city approval for long-term use because it uses the space allottedforbike lanes and emergency vehicles. Williams said that curb parking was a short-term solution that "allowed [parking services] the time needed to open inconvenience for students who liberal studies major. Jocelyn temporary Lot X." park there and have classes past Brown, Associated Students Inc. the 5:30 p.m. curfew. Cars left (ASI) president and CEO, said While Lot X has provided in the lot after 5:30 p.m. can be that the early curfew is due some relief for the parking pre- ticketed with a $100 citation, or "primarily to issues of safety." dicament, it has also created impounded. According to Williams, Lot X is new problems for students. Last approximately the same distance semester, Lot X closed at 4 p.m. "So why is the lot only open from campus as Lot B, and has but this semester it closes at 5: 'til 4?" asked Renee Guy, a no lighting, so both parking 30 p.m., which still presents an Although Lot X is only temporary, Brown suggests that it may be around until the fall of 2005. Williams added that the next "general surface lot is slated for the area behind the faculty/staff lot," and that this lot will have the capacity for about 600 vehicles. The new general surface lot is tentatively scheduled for the spring of2004, but its availability may not fully rectify the growing need for parking spaces; so there may be a need for Lot X even after the completion of the new lot. services and ASI are concerned about the potential for theft and personal assault after it gets dark. Currently, ASI is working on establishing temporary lighting, which would extend the lot's availability to 10 p.m. In By the academic year 2011/12, parking services plans to complete two parking structures that will house approximately 1,200 parking spaces each. As reported on the parking services website, in an effort to accumulate funds for this project, parking services will again implement a parking fee increase upwards of $300 beginning next fall. P ower s hut o ff a t C SUSM By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer Electrical workers turned off CSUSM's electrical service on Monday, Jan. 20. The installation of a new emergency generator necessitated the shutdown. Even though the period without electricity was brief and during the early morning hours of a holiday, some students questioned why the entire system needed to be shut down and whether this is a reflection of possible deficiencies in*CSUSM's electrical service system. These concerns appear to be unwarranted. Ken Collier, a journeyman electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 569, as well as an instructor on electrical theory at the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee in San Diego, answered questions about the installation of emergency generators for industrial applications. According to Collier, generators such as the one installed at CSUSM require the use of an automatic transfer switch or ATS. The ATS senses a lack of power in an established electrical distribution system and switches over to a generator usually driven by a gasoline or diesel engine. The ATS is more than a simple switch, as it also starts the emergency generator and performs electronic motor control operations regulating the generators output. Through the use of the ATS, an electrical system can be functioning again within seconds of a power failure. When electrical service is reestablished the ATS automatically switches back to the main switchgear providing power from the electrical utility, to new construction, such an emergency generator would be built into the electrical distribution system before power from the utility had been established, eliminating the need for any interruption of power. The ATS and generator at CSUSM had to be spliced into the existing distribution system. To avoid working on the high voltages present at the main switchgear, which is neither safe nor practical, the power was temporarily interrupted. installed primarily in hospitals and in industrial operations where uninterrupted power was considered critical. The growing dependence of almost all businesses and services on computers and other digital equipment requiring uninterrupted power Heretofore, emergency power has made the use of emergency generation systems had been power generators more ubiqui- tous. The emergency generator installed at CSUSM is meant to ensure that a constant and reliable supply of electricity is always available for students and faculty. WANTED: New ASI Leaders T he 2 003-2004 A S I E lections A r e U n d e r w a y By ARACELI CATALAN Pride Staff Writer Another year has passed by, hence another election is underway. There is an excellent opportunity to get involved this semester at CSUSM. It is a way to make positive changes for CSUSM, an opportunity to develop leadership skills, and a chance to obtain scholarships. It is the annual Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) elections for 2003-2004. Jocelyn Brown, President & CEO of ASI 2002-2003, encourages everyone to run and that it's also a great experience to campaign, get elected, and serve as an ASI officer at CSUSM for the school term of 2003-2004. Applications will be available for the elections from Jan. 27 through Feb. 17, 2003, at Student and Residential Life (SRL) office, located on Craven Hall 4116, and the ASI office in Commons 203. The deadline for applications will be Feb. 17,2003, at 5:00 p.m., to be dropped off only at the SRL office. A grade check will be conducted on Feb. 18, 2003, as a GPA of 2.0 is required for all positions. All representatives need to complete 6 units prior to the semester of candidacy. Graduate students are required See WANTED, page 3 �Anti-War movement builds in San Francisco P rotestors rally in the name of peace, on Jan. 18, in downtown San Francisco demanding that their voices be heard. Photos c ourtesy of www.internationalanswer.org. By ERIK ROPER Pride Staff Writer past, along that same exact route and I've never felt such a density of people in those parameters." The parameters Kaplan was referring to was the 1.7-mile long protest route, which began at the intersection of Embarcadero and Market St., continued down Market St. and ended in front of San Francisco City Hall. On Saturday, Jan. 18 in San Francisco, there was an antiwar protest. Organized by the International A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) Coalition, the protest was widely deemed the largest anti-war ¡protest seen in San Francisco since the Vietnam era. At various points along the route, CSUSM student and first-time protester Justin Lessel climbed on top of things like trash cans to get a better view of things. His frank assessment of the scene was that he ".. .couldn't see an end to the people in either CNN.com reported that tens of thousands of people crowded the streets of downtown San Francisco. MSNBC.com was a little more specific in their attendance estimate, reporting that the San Francisco protest drew approximately 80,000 "It's just s o n ice to k now people. The protest organizers reported the attendance at the that I'm not really crazy, event to be over 200,000 people. that I'm not alone; that there are actually TONS of When questioned directly following the protest regarding é® how many people he thought were at the protest, longtime direction." Aerial evidence of Bay Area resident and anti-war this seemingly never-ending protester Dan Kaplan estimated protest can be found on various that there were, "easily over websites. 200,000 people." He based this estimate on past experiences With regard to the way the stating that he had "... attendance reports of MSNBC participated in hundreds of these and the actual protest participants kinds of demonstrations in the varied widely, protest participant . and CSUSM student Manal Yamout felt that it would be wise for anyone to be skeptical of such low projections. Yamout said, "This isn't the first time I've heard of the news underreporting the attendance at peace rallies. Just last fall A.N.S.W.E.R held a rally in DC and the Washington Post reported that only like 10,000 people had been there when in fact there'd been closer to 100,000. Eventually due to public pressure for them to come clean, they printed a correct article, which reported the actual attendance as being around 100,000. It's stuff like that that makes me skeptical of what I hear in [the] news." Recently, a website was created in an attempt to accurately tabulate the actual number of anti-war protesters throughout the U.S. John Kromko, former Arizona state legislator and cocreator of peacedemo.org, said that the reason he helped create this site is because he felt that, "...the national media typically reports only the number of protesters in protests in a few large cities, which shields pur elected officials from seeing the true depth of opposition to the war." Martin Eder, longtime organizer for Activist San Diego, concurred with that assessment, stating in an email that, "...onJanuary 18th we saw around 1,200 people marching with us in the San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice contingent of the Martin Luther King Day parade, but unless you were there you probably would've never heard because it just wasn't reported accurately in the news." MSNBC.com reported that it took over 4 hours for the See ANTI-WAR, page 8 The P ride Lead Editor Lead Editor Design Editor News Editor * Feature Editor Arts Editor Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Alyssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Gall Tarantino Jennifer Acee Chris Martin Chris Martin Martha Sarabia Jessica Krone Desmond Barca Leiana Naholowaa Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall The Priée Cal State Sah Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail; pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/pride All opinions and letters to the editor* published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State Umversity San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride tonal board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identificaP d e electromc account " - ^ e r than the individual editors. It is the policy of 1 he Friae not to print anonymous letters. C l SSified a d w i s i n i n T h e P H d e or f f «. « * be construed as the endorsement enterpnses OT ventures any ^ v e S n ^ ^ - The Pridereservesthe right to reject during the academic » « 2 r ^ n i f PUWiShe,d T k l y 1 ^ ^ Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. �MBA A lumni C hapter Watch That Whale T he M BA A lumni C hapter i nvites a ll f or a d ay o f w hale w atching in O ceanside By JASON PADILLA Pride Staff Writer CSUSM students can reserve a spot now so they don't miss the chance to join the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Alumni Association for their first trip to go whale watching. The trip will be taking place on Saturday, March 8ih, at 8:30 a.m., at Helgren's Sport Fishing Trips Inc. in Oceanside. For MBA alumni chapter members, the cost will be $10, as well as $10 f or kids; all other adults will be $12; The deadline to submit a payment for the trip in March will be Friday, Feb. 7, and remember, anyone is welcome to join. The MBA Alumni Association hopes to see the California grey whales returning to colder northern waters after giving birth to their calves in the warmer waters of Mexico. Of course; the chance of seeing one of these massive mammals cannot be guaranteed, but the opportunity can be worth the chance for those interested in sea life. Ranging u p to 50 f t. in length and weighing up to 40 tons, thé California gray whale is one of the largest mammals of the sea. " The 2 -hour t rip is fully n arrated by e xperienced W hale-Watch C aptains. Each p assenger r eceives an o fficial W hale-Watch S ea Life C ertificate." A lumni A ssociation. Reservation forms must be filled out and submitted to the office of alumni relations. Payment must be received at time of reservation. Helgren's and is named after its also provides a gift shop for a large and capable boat, that no size, the "Oceanside 95". The patrons who want to remember matter the sea conditions (aside Oceanside 95 can comfortably their whale watching experience from a severe storm) should hinder folks from having a good accommodate up to 140 people with a souvenir. time." The craft will also travel for a whale watching adventure. The two-hour t rip will take There is no food served on the Leaving in March, the ocean one to two miles off the coast, For further questions or place on the 95 f t. boat from boat, although the MBA is in conditions can be unpredictable, where the chances of seeing the information, visit http:// the process of getting drinks although the past few months California gray whale are high, www.csusm.edu/alumni/. and snacks for those in have showed the water to beand the weather is typically not attendance. Hel- calm. MBA chapter member very rough. i^p^c|iikl : : s«iffer froml W ANTED: A SI From page 1 to complete 3 units. • Volunteers are needed for a Research D rug Study. • All Study related testing and study medications will be provided at no charge. • Qualified participants will be reimbursed for travel. PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE PLEASE ASK FOR RESEARCH W ARREN W . P LESKOW, M D Radiât Research positions from Feb 22 through Mar. 20. The voting period for the candidates will be through a 24-hour on-line voting page set-up, which can be retrieved from the CSUSM home page, available during the period of Mar. 20 through Mar. 21. Students can vote on-line, oncampus, home, or anywhere there is computer access. The following ASI positions will be available: President/ CEO; Executive VicePresident; Vice-President of Finance; External Affairs Vice-President; Corporate Secretary. Various college representatives are the following: 2 Business, 3 Arts & Science, 2 Undergraduate, 1 Results for the ASI Elections Education, 1 Childcare, and ! will be determined on Mar. 21, Post-Baccalaureate. 2003. Prospective candidates who are chosen will begin All applicants will be considered and interviewed their term of office on May 19, on either Feb. 19 or Feb. 20. 2003, and will serve for a f ull The applicants selected will calendar year. Campaign for their prospective C orrection In the article "CSUSM Student Loses Battle With Lymphoma" in last week's Jan. 21 issue, please note that Jayant Ghiara is a biology professor at CSUSM and former cancer researcher at The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla. The Pride had mistakenly cited UCSD and apologizes for this error. �A utomobiles Stir Toward P roblems P art II - M ËÉËI Chart and information compliments of imp //wwwfiieleconom go\/feg/at\ sh ml T he R emedy By JENNIFER ACEE Feature Editor Last week, problems associated with high quantities of automobile oil consumption in the United States were explored. In an effort to move toward a remedy and a better future, several options need to be examined and considered for widespread implementation. An easy avoidance method has been to pass the buck onto future generations. But now, it may be that a generation with the past on its shoulders chooses to role up its sleeves instead of turn its nose. As environmental damages, become more difficult to ignore, as the national population continues to grow exponentially, and as the world is once again facing political turmoil in the Middle East, a region economically crucial for its vast oil reserves, now may be the time to make more meaningful efforts to find alternative energy sources and step toward alternative living styles. the average miles per gallon figure of new cars and trucks deteriorated by nearly 8 percent, from 22.1 in 1988 to 20.4 in 2001, says Consumer Reports. Ideally, efficiency would be apportioned to improve emissions, miles per gallon (mpg), and horsepower. Overall, cars are only using about 15% of the energy in fuel; 75% of gasoline's energy is lost in the process of running the car. Because of this, the potential to improve fuel economy with advanced technologies is enormous. Motor vehicles need energy Here are the main options to accelerate (overcome inertia), currently being proposed by to push air out of their way experts: (aerodynamic drag), to overcome the friction from tires, wheels, More-efficient technology and axles (rolling resistance), as well as to run accessories Technology today, with like air conditioning and power all of its advancements and steering. When engine friction, breakthroughs, is primarily waste heat, and other various funneled into boosting losses such as these are eating horsepower. In spite of paved three quarters of the energy and congested streets, the content in a gallon of gasoline,, majority of vehicle engines opportunities to improve fuel are still being tuned to provide economy are commodious. more horsepower instead of better gas mileage. From 1981 Each of thefinaluses of energy to 2001, average horsepower represents "an opportunity increased 84 percent, and 0-to- to improve fuel economy," 60-mph acceleration improved according to the EPA. As the by 27 percent, according to website www.fueleconomy.gov the Environmental Protection says, "Substitutions »of high Agency (EPA). However, strength lightweight materials MEDICINE | EDUCATION RESEARCH 1 | C L I N I C AJ L |K E 8 E A R C H | AT 8CKIPP8 CLINIC Yeast Infection Q ualified p artipants w ill r eceive a t no c ost: Study medication Study related medical cane by board certified physicians Pap smear (if not done within 12 months) Compeasatioh for participation F or m ore i nformation, c a l l t he S tudy C oordinator a t (858)592-1144 SCRIPPS CLINIC Caring for San Diego Since 1924« • can reduce vehicle mass and thus the energy required for acceleration. Smoother vehicle shapes have already reduced [aerodynamic] drag significantly, but further reductions of 2030% are possible. Advanced tire designs can cut rolling resistance." I by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), an independent research organization created by Congress, "If fuel economy had not improved, gasoline consumption would be about 2.8 million barrels per day (or 14 percent) greater than it is." CAFE standards, however, have remained frozen at the 1985 level for cars and the 1996 level of 20.7 mpg for light trucks, and the auto industry has fought against further increases. Higher fuel taxes While this is not the most appealing option to consumers, it cannot be denied that high fuel prices result in greater fuel conservation. In Europe and Japan, for instance, high fuel taxes have resulted in gasoline prices of $4 (US) per gallon or more, which in turn has created a large demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. In the U.S., however, high fuel taxes are unpopular and politically forlorn. It is unlikely that significant increases in gasoline taxes would pass anytime soon. Lisa Dufresne, a senior and an accounting major, captured popular American sentiment with her statement, "I would prefer to keep [gas prices and consumption rates] the Way they are out of personal convenience, even though it is pretty selfserving." "Even if I knew it was better for the environment, I would keep things the same," echoed senior Graham Smorzewski. "I can barely afford gas as it is now," he said. Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo is conducting a research studyof an investigational medication to treat women's yeast infection. If you are a woman, 18 years of age or older and have a yeast infection that has notteentreated with any over-the-counter mediation in the past 14 days, you may qualify to participate in one of our research v studies. • • • • A&rGtfynmm Federal standards fuel-economy Federal regulations, called the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, have been in place since 1975 to govern mpg efficiency. According to a recent study "Government regulation is necessary," voiced Kate Irwin, a senior and sociology major. "It's important to have the government watching over to ensure that we're taking measures to protect our environment." While CAFE has been helpful, the standards have serious loopholes and have not been increased in years. Significant improvements won't happen without governmental pressure, and to that end, it seems the standards should be allowed to maintain gradual improvements. Consumers9 Role People often attempt to make a personal statement through the car they drive - whether it is a statement of status, power, or strength. But the latest car-asstatement, says Alexander's Gas and Oil Connections, a website providing an overview of global oil news, "is an unornamented Japanese subcompact driven by people who want to poke a finger in the eye of Saddam Hussein, the oil sheiks and the neighbors who jump into gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles for a drive to the grocery store." Along with the potential statement that smarter cars can make, their purchase functions as a vote cast for better fuel economy. Because consumers send messages with their buying power, they are encouraged to choose cars, in whatever ç Drag 26% ^ Rofling ^ * Rftistancs 4.2 % • Inert!* * Bmking 5 8% class that interests them, that get higher-than-average gas mileage. Achieving particularly high gas mileage, new electric, hybrid-electric, and diesel engine technologies have hit the marketplace in the last decade. The numbers of these cars actually on the road, however, are trifling, and the detriment of the popular vehicles surrounding them in the marketplace overshadows their efforts toward positive change. The new, greener technology also tends to give Americans the impression that the overall marketplace is more conscious than it is in actuality^ Buying a more fuel-efficient vehicle, no matter what class, saves money on gas, may help reduce U.S. petroleum dependence, and sends a signal to carmakers to use advanced technology for increased energy efficiency. For the reference of \ car-shoppers, www.consumerreports.com lists fuel economy statistics of nearly all vehicles in monthly road-test reports. Additionally, consumers can compare the EPA's estimated fuel economy for all models at www.fueleconomy.gov. [Chart compliments of: http: / /www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ atv.shtml] �Mars on Earth By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer San Diegans are going to Mars. They are off in masses, but not to the little red planet that is our neighbor. Instead they are going to the Mars located in Utah, one of the Mars Analog Research Stations created by the Mars Society. The Mars Society is an international organization that was founded in August 1998. The society is currently about 5,000 members strong, including the 50 to 60 members in San Diego. The society is both a scientific and social organization that combines experimentation with social activities. The society has created two Mars Analog Research stations, one in Devon Island in the Arctic that operated for two months and the other in the midst of Utah's deserts. On February 28, 2001, San Diego created is own chapter of the society and has since played an important role in the research stations, which serve as their mission support and control center. The Mars Analog Research Station in Utah is comprised of "the Hab." "The Hab'Vis a two-deck cylindrical structure with an eight-meter diameter that serves as the habitat for the crewmembers, as well as several peripheral external structures; some are inflatable and some may be attached to "the Hab". The crew is comprised of six members* of different chapters of the society; each crew stays at the habitat for two weeks. The crewmembers drive ATV's, which are vehicles that are similar to ones that have been used on the moon, in their space suits, explore their environment, perform geological experiments, and are attempting to grow plants in a "greenhab" with various soil samples in an atmosphere similar to what might be found on Mars. Currently/ the Mars Society is in complete control of these experiments. NASA has made its priority the Mir Space Station. The internationally manned station that is currently in orbit around earth has taken the bulk of NASA's funding. Due fo this lack of focus on Mars, it is unknown what NASA will do with the Mars Society's findings. The crew at the Research Station in Utah communicates with the San Diego based Mission Control via the Internet. They send typed reports that are filtered through a director to various members who specialize in different scientific fields. The communication is taken very seriously and is performed as realistically as possible, including invoking a five to ten minute time delay that would be realistic in the actual scenario. This allows for the researchers to realize any problems that might arise due to time delays or to be able to rectify any glitches in the system, in order to prevent M embers c onduct s imulation s cenarios to t ry a nd a nticiactual emergencies if astronauts pate p roblems f uture e xplorers may encounter, c ourtesy Photo/Marssociety.org. were to go to Mars. about difficulties due to language contributions to both the field In addition to fulfilling barriers that may arise in the of science and the San Diego scientific interests, the society future. community have not gone offers many of its members the unnoticed. According to chance to live out childhood Berkwits, it is very probable that In addition to their scientific dreams. Jeff Berkwits, a research, the Mars Society is the Mayor's Office of San Diego member of the Mars Society, also involved in a variety of will be declaring Feb. 2-8 as commented on his participation events locally. Every month they Mars Society Week, and should in the society as not only a have a society meeting as well be announced within the next fulfillment of childhood dream as a Mars Movie Night, where few weeks. to be an astronaut, but also an the members come together to opportunity to "[play] a role view a Mars-related film. They If you are interested in in the future." In an interview are also involved in the San learning more about the on January 22, he expressed Diego Astronomy Association's experiments or the San Diego his belief that astronauts could "Stars in the Park" at the Ruben chapter of the Mars Society, actually go to Mars within this H. Fleet Science Center. There, you can visit their website at decade. the Mars Society helps with the http://chapters.marssociety.org/ use of telescopes. 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How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days is not just a chick flick. It is a film from which both females and males can learn dating tips and laugh hysterically. The movie is based on a book, by the Matthew McConaughey same name, which was written by Michele Alexander and Jean- portrays the male side of the nie Long. relationship as Benjamin Barry, a successful advertising execuThis is not your usual love tive on his way up the company story - guy meets girl, sweeps ladder. Part of his climb includes her off her feet, they court, get a bet that he makes with his boss engaged, have the big white wed- that he can make any woman fall ding, and then 2.5 kids, Volvo, in love with him within 10 days. That is, any woman that his boss and house in the suburbs. and his two female co-workers Kate Hudson plays Andie pick out for him, which happens Anderson, the *how to' columnist to be Andie Anderson. of Composure Magazine. She is Both Andie and Ben go into cute, intelligent, and a successful columnist. She takes on a writ- this relationship feeling like they ing assignment to write an article are in control as they use their about all the things that women moves to further the relationship do wrong in relationships. Of along. The relationship, which course, a reporter must do proper is quickly defined: as serious by research for all articles, which Andie, is then played as a tennis match between two people playing the game of love where both are lying, being tortured, and possibly find true love. Andie cleverly displayed some great examples of relationship killers, from dressing the couple in matching outfits, leaving tampons in the bathroom vanity, and calling the boyfriend's mother to get the dirt on her son. tic wild ride. Don't miss How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days and learn how to fall in the love the wrong way. Check local listings for show times; the film will be out in theaters February 7th, 2003. Throughout the whole film, I laughed as I watched one train wreck after another come to fruition between the two. They did an awesome job of portraying love's true pawns, both good and evil! Almost everyone in the theater could relate to the relationship do's and don'ts, both to keep or destroy a relationship. I enjoyed the comic relief of relationship's woes that are all too familiar to many of us. I believe that most everyone will H udson a nd find this light-hearted, comical, C ourtesy Photos. McConaughey s tar in a romantic c omedy. and. somewhat insane and roman- Welcome to CSUSM Arts & Lectures By JENNIFER RHODUS Pride Staff Writer "Welcome to Arts & Lectures" is the alluring invite offered by the 2003 CSUSM Arts & Lectures series. The program invites both CSUSM, students and the local community to encounter and experience diverse cultural literacy through a culmination of equally diverse , mediums. The series has been around since the inception of CSUSM in 1989 with the purpose of fostering critical thought through exposure to diverse expressions. According to Bonnie Biggs, the Coordinator for the Arts & Lectures program, each series is developed and designed to "reflect the curricular goals of the faculty" resulting in the university hosting artists and lecturers who compliment the curriculum and give it a "pulse". On Wednesday, March 5, internationally renowned saxophonist and recording artist Merryl Goldberg and Featured CSUSM guests will perform. Wednesday March 12 starts off the exhibit of The Maids Project, an art installation in celebration of Women's History Month by artist/educator Cheryl Parry. The show runs through April in the Library Gallery. Thursday, March 13 will feature George Lopez, Senior Fellow and Director of Policy Studies at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He will discuss US Foreign Policy in an Age of Terror. Ending the month will be a presentation of the film documentary Anza Borrego: Seasons in the Desert by local filmmaker Chris Pyle. The awardwinning documentary features music composed by Visual and Performing Arts Department Professor William Bradbury. The series is scheduled to kick off The month of April's events offers a February 5th with Albert Chong's Incantations: Images & Objects in celebration film series entitled, Film For Thought, of Black history month. The show runs which consists of three films scheduled to through February in the Library Gallery with an Artist's reception in the Library Courtyard. Also in February will be a performance by the Korean National University of Art Dance Company who will perform three pieces: Paquita (ballet), Magnolia (modern dance), and Sword Dance, Seung-Mu, and Salpuri (traditional Korean dance). The performance is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th. The month of February will also include two lectures. First, on Monday, February 17, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will discuss her life and the issues she cares so passionately about and to sign copies of the newly released biography Fire in My Soul. The second lecture, on Thursday, February 27, will feature Nobel-Prize winning economist Douglass C. North as he discusses his new book, Understanding the Process of Economic Change. play at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido in the Center Theater. On Wednesday, April 17, acclaimed Master Butoh artist, choreographer and teacher, Katsura Kan performs Curious Fish in a contemporary Japanese dance form. On April 29th Mtafiti Imara of Visual & Performing Arts, will host a Faculty Recital featuring original jazz compositions. The Brown Bag. Concert series will also return to The Dome Stage in April for four performances with a promising Blues & Salsa Fest! theme. Admission to performances is firstcome, first-served m d free of charge unless listed as a "ticket event." Tickets are for general seating only and may be purchased at the University bookstore or at the door. For more complete information on the Arts & Lectures Series, visit the website by following the Arts & lectures Series link under "schedule & events" on the CSUSM website. L eft: P rofessor Mtafiti I mara w ill a ppear on A pril 29 d uring t he b rown bag c oncert s eries. A ll p erformances w ill b egin at n oon at t he D ome. K orean N ational U niversity of A rt D ance C ompany p erforming on F ebruary 12. B ellow: P hotos C ourtesy of A rts & L ectures. �W aves s ^iveH^ For CSU San Marcos S urf Team By JESSICA A. KRONE Pride Staff Writer IIP « WKh i • • • iiÄ| t« Ä M' (M S , pi! Ä l gl I S - « I iH I of 11-points. The shortboarders competed in the morning and the waves picked up towards the end of the day. "Part of it is luck. If you get the best wave of the day, you're more likely to score high," Muench commented, a CSUSM senior and liberal studies major. While many students were enjoying their vacations, CSUSM Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) surf team players were competing. A few days before Christmas, the team had one competition, which was followed Thomas Gormon was the by another one late this month. team's leading scorer with an 4 overafl total of 17 points. Gormon Surf Event #3 surfed three solid rounds and barely missed advancing to the CSUSM ASI surf team con- quarterfinals. tinued their season, placing 7th overall at the National Scholastic The special teams units did Surfing Association's (NSSA) not compete up to their expected third college event on Dec. 22, high level of performance and 2002, at 9th Street in Huntington contributed a total of 27 points. Beach. The Cougars earned a In bodyboarding, multi-National total of 92 points, which is the Champion George DeMarino second most points achieved, fought off a cold and made it in the two- year history of the to the finals, placing 5th overall. Cougar surf team. Competitors The only female shortboarder on enjoyed unexpected cool and the team, Torri Alexander, was sunny weather conditions with not able to come up against any three-foot ' fun sized' waves. better quality waves during her round one heat and just missed All six members of the men's advancement. Longboarder shortboard team advanced from Dustin Franks' impressive round one, and three of the six performance won both his first advanced out of round two. In and second round heats. Howround three, Dave Kinncannon ever, the conditions in the finals and Martin Muench battled became shifty, walled and lumpy. through the inconsistent wave Franks ended the day with a 5th conditions and were unable to place overall finish. advance to the quarterfinals. Kincannon scored 12 individual "Last season a performance points and Muench earned a total like that would have put them Martin Muench, a C SUSM Senior, ripping it up in H untington b each. Courtesy photo. on the podium. However, the improvements achieved by Mira Costa, UCSD, SDSU, USD, Point Loma, and UCSB have resulted i n a more competitive league," Coach Amber Puha said. respectable score of 91. Shortboarder Thomas Gormon competed in three heats and finally lost out in the third round. "The waves were the most challenging. They were very "back washy' and the strong currents Surf Event #4 made it rough to get waves," The Cougars competed in described Gormon, a CSUSM their fourth and final event of senior and human development the 2002-2003. season where major. they claimed a 4th place slot out of 24 teams at Crystal Pier in The special teams units showed Huntington Beach on Jan. 20, their talent with longboarder 2003. The first place team was Franks who claimed third place UCSD's 'A', who scored a total in the final round with a total of of 136 points, the second place nine points. Bodyboarder DeMacontender was CSULB 'A' who rino earned his first win of the earned 133 points, while the third season with 13 points. place team, Mira Costa 'Red', scored 121 overall points. CSU Future tournaments are the San Marcos Cougars earned a State Championships on March 15 and 16 at Church Beach in San Clemente. The top 12 teams from the State Championship Tournament will be invited to the NSSA Interscholastic Championships on June 20 and 21 at Salt Creek in Dana Point. "I think we are in a good position to make [the Interscholastic State Championship]. It just depends how we'll do at the State Championships," Gormon explained. [CSU San Marcos coach Amber Puha and National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) website contributed to this article.] H ow I t's D one: The Front Side-air-tail-whip Reverse By SEAN CARNE For The Pride You are probably sitting there, looking at this paper, creating a more confused and distorted expression than anyone could imagine. Confused and distraught, you are contemplating what you have just read in the title. Trust me, this trick is much more difficult to perform than it would ever be to read! Surfing may possibly be one of the greatest spectator sports. Some people agree that it is even better when you are out there in the water doing it yourself, trying to be one of the 'big boys.' learned this trick from a magazine called Transworld Surf. The issue is entitled, "Emision de Santa Cruz." I can't even do this trick yet, nor do I think that I ever will be able to; however I'm improving with practice. This trick, according to the magazine, ranks very high on the difficulty meter. My best advice would be to stretch really well and do a lot of practice heats before attempting this. First, start off by "hauling ass," meaning you should begin paddling as fast as you can to gather up enough speed before you come barreling down the wave. When you reach the bottom of the wave, whip off Here is a trick to try the next time you are out in the water. I the lip and keep your weight as light as possible while keeping centered on the board. As you whip off your lip, your board should now be freely flying through the air. Your back foot should be placed firmly on the tail of the board while the front foot places itself on the nose and at the same time prepare yourself for landing. When you land, pound the nose of the board with your front foot into the water, keeping your weight centered so the whole' board hits the water. If your front foot is not centered, the tail will shake, causing you to lose all balance and inevitably you will crash horribly as the wave rolls over you. The last step for this trick is to stand on the nose of your board and ride backward for a little bit, only so you look cool while you're riding in the wave, actually proving that you have just pulled something off. The feeling of accomplishment will soon override your whole body, allowing you to feel like you can do anything. doing airs. Don't get me wrong though, doing airs can be every surfer's dream, at the same time every surfer's nightmare. Nowa-days, doing airs are required in any professional surfing competition because almost every pro is able to perform them; and when they do, they do it really well, with complete accuracy I know this trick sounds really and perfection. hard to perform, but it almost Therefore, competition like doing a snap (or cutback), amongst individual surfers are only you're in the air. One of the first and foremost constantly rising because new things is to gather, up enough tricks are invented almost everyspeed. Without the right amount day and it is hard for an amateur of speed, it will be difficult for like, you and I to keep track with you to rise your board out of the this fast paced world of surfing water, and if you can't do that, expedition. So, let me be the first then you might as well learn a to wish you good luck, and may new trick that does not involve the force be with you! �THE PRIDE OPTNTON Stop 'Spinning' And Just Say Thank-You By GAIL TARANTINO News Editor While checking out the school's homepage before the semester started, I came across a temporary link* regarding the parking fee increase. Because I'm a glutton for punishment, I decided to read it. That was a big mistake because I'm still mad. > This piece of propaganda from parking services starts out explaining the parking fee increases by saying how "we've had it pretty good," because, before 1999, parking was either free or 12-14 dollars a month. The article actually refers to our dismal parking condition as "our happy, low-cost parking situation." First of all I don't consider parking services (or the adminis- ment increases, a lack of space tration for that matter) a part of and how our "individual deci"we." The students and parking sions to drive alone each day" to school are a "luxury that is increasingly expensive." I want "The 155 percent [parking] parking services to explain how fee increase we all enjoyed to make carpooling and public this semester made Cal transportation work when we all have different schedules, job State f a n and family responsibilities; and live all over the county. I guess it's easier to imply that parking fees increased because students services are not in this together. don't carpool or ride the bus. Secondly, it infuriates me to be told how good I've got it because Another interesting statement years ago students didn't have to was that "while parking fees at pay for plentiful parking. other CSU campuses have been in the general range of those at The author of this piece goes Cal State San Marcos, 11 of the on to explain that the parking other campuses have proposed fee increases are necessary to increases". This suggests to me raise money for future parking that even with the increase, our structures because of enroll- 155 percent fee increase we all enjoyed this semester made Cal State San Marcos the highest in the CSU system. I understand about budgets, building funds and bonds. I understand that we have to step up and pay more for less, so that the next generation of students won't have it worse. But I am sick to death of the spin and propaganda put out by parking services and pubic relations and I don't want to hear it anymore. It's an insult to my intelligence. Instead of telling us "how good we've had it" acknowledge our parking fees are in line with the efforts and sacrifices and just tell other CSU schools. .However us thank-you. Bruce Kauffman of the North County Times, reported in an • www.csusm.edu/parking/ article dated 1/19/03 that the parking_fee_increase.htm PSTTQM ctii/Wit ciihmiccirm Anti-War Movement Fo p g 2 rm ae entire procession of protesters to reach the rallying point of city hall. Contrary to Vietnam era stereotypes of anti-war protesters, the protesters were largely representative of a multi-racial spcio-economically diverse mainstream America. There were soccer moms pushing strollers covered in peace signs, grandparents hoisting signs proclaiming "No War - Not In Our Name " kids of all ages beating all kinds of makeshift drums giving the march a sort of heartbeat, a small elderly marching band playing John Lennon's Imagine, working class types holding pro-union signs and shouting "¡Si Se Puede!" conservatively attired protesters holding signs saying things like "No Blood For Oil" and "Disarm Bush," and there were hippies protesting too. During the protest, Lessel remarked on more than one occasion that he was, "...surprised that most of the protesters looked like ordinary Americans.. .because [he] was kind of expecting to see nothing but your stereotypical hippies." In the Jan. 13 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle, Ruth Rosen wrote, "Never before in human history has an anti-war movement grown so fast and spread so quickly. It is even more remarkable because the war has yet to begin. Publicized throughout cyberspace, the antiwar movement has left behind its sectarian roots and entered mainstream culture." Jan. 18 was a day of both national, and global antiwar protesting with protests simultaneously occurring in various major metropolitan areas around the U.S. and in over 30 nations. CNN.com reported that the week before the protest, the FBI sent a bulletin to over 18,000 law enforcement organizations around the nation warning them to be ready for the possibility of violent protests. CNN.com reported after the protest, "There were no reports of such incidents, or of any violence or confrontations." In Washington DC, three dozen people protesting the anti-war protests gathered at the Vietnam War Memorial to offer their support to the Bush administration's policy on Iraq. One of these protesters was *55 year-old Scott Johnson, a Navy veteran from Minneapolis who asserted that, "The protesters don't understand the threat of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein... k's a war of liberation for people." This past weekend, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell told European political and business leaders at a conference in Switzerland that the U.S. remains willing to attack Iraq alone. CNN.com reported that, "In a 30-minute address that broke no new ground but attempted to enlist world support for U.S. military action against Iraq, Powell rejected criticism from delegates that the United States has not provided enough evidence that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein retains weapons of mass destruction." Powell went on to say, "The more we wait, the more chance there i s,for this dictator with clear ties to terrorist groups including al Qaeda— to pass a weapon, share a technology or use these weapons again. The nexus of tyrants and terror, of terrorists and weapons of mass destruction, is the greatest danger of our age." Judging by the language of the signs and chants at the San Francisco protest, it would be safe to say that the protesters reject the Bush administration's pro-war arguments. CSUSM student and first-time protester Tasha Iglesias said she was glad she'd driven herself and three other CSUSM students to San Francisco for the protest. She Photo c ourtesy o f w ww.internationalanswer.org. remarked that, "It's just so nice to know that I'm not really crazy, that I'm not alone, that there are -actually TONS of people who feel the way I do about this issue. I mean, before I came to this protest, from watching the news I actually thought that there weren't many other Americans who were against a war with Iraq. But I'm glad I came here because now I know I was wrong to think that." � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2002-2003</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The thirteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) elections parking power outage protests spring 2003 surf war https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/473122a0a8b35e8655c05cb6e82fc669.pdf 77aaa2d653c5c2d5028e6160723e358d PDF Text Text iL C ^Êmjfim Wwrm • I I! wwwxsusm t i Ili /ft? § 2 i * l f llf:i fWË j lJI j ljf £ ; §|. T UESDAY, F EBRUARY 4 ; 2 003 National Tragedy for the US Space Program Falls Near the 17-Year Anniversary of the Challenger Disaster "usbano ^wmms mmiggm§ tfCCOOi. ^ • mmtsmm Columbia's crew: Seated in front, astronauts Rick Husband, Commander, and Willie McCool, pilot. Standing are (from left) mission specialists Dave Brown, Laurel Clark, Kalpana Chawla, Mike Anderson (payload commander) and payload specialist Ilan Ramon, representing the Israeli Space Agency. Photo courtesy of NASA By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN L ead Editor For the second time in the last 30 years, the National Aeronautics and Space A dministration (NASA) has lost a space shuttle with astronauts aboard. The explosion of the space shuttle Columbia early last Saturday m orning is the first time in NASA's 42-year history that a shuttle has been lost upon reentry to Earth's atmosphere. Within the last week, NASA has observed the anniversary of its only two other space tragedies, the Challenger explosion, which killed all seven astronauts on board on Jan. 28, 1986, and Apollo I s pacecraft fire that killed three on Jan. 27, 1967. T his was the 88th space flight since the Challenger mission. - Like the Challenger mission, there were seven astronauts aboard Columbia, which had been aiming for 9:16 a.m. landing on Saturday in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Comprised of four US Navy, two US Air Force, and one Israeli Air Force personnel, the crew members lost to the tragedy were Shuttle Commander Rick Husband, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, William McCool, David Brown, Laurel Clark and Ilan Ramon, who were on their way home f rom a 16-day mission to space when their c raft broke apart. Mission Control in Houston immediately warned residents of the Dallas and Ft. Worth areas in Texas to stay away f rom any falling debris f rom the shuttle "due to the toxic nature of the propellants used aboard the shuttle." The shuttle was 207,000 feet above the E arth's s urface when it disintegrated, ruling out any possibility of a s urface to air missile impact, according to White House press secretary A ri Fleischer. The shuttle was also estimated to have been traveling upwards of 12,000 miles per hour j ust before it broke up and disappeared. spokesperson. A debris field was found in north central Texas. The flag in f ront of the countdown clock at Mission Control in Houston, TX, and in Cape Canaveral, FL, were lowered to half-mast by mid morning Saturday, unofficially acknowledging that the astronauts of the shuttle Columbia had lost their lives. Security had been tight for the 16-day scientific research mission because of the prèsenee of Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. landing. Space agency officials feared his presence might make the shuttle more of a térrorist target, On Jan. 16, during Coiumbia's l ift o ff, a piece of insulating f oam f rom its external rocket b oosters came o ff and was believed to have struck the l eft w ing of the shuttle L eroy Cain, the lead flight director in Mission Control, assured r eporters Friday that engineers had concluded that any d amage to the wing was considered minor and posed no s afety hazard. The f oam b reak is currently under investigation, and it is possible that the debris caused damage to Columbia's heat protection tiles, According to Fox News Channel, bystanders were supposed to hear double sonic booms as the shuttle reentered Earth's atmosphere; experienced observers knew someRamon, a colonel in Israel's thing was wrong. air force and f ormer fighter pilot, became the first man The shuttle was traveling f rom his country to fly into approximately 4500 mph at space, and his presence breakup, at mach 18 (18 times resulted in an increase in secuThere was an unusual the speed of sound), accord- rity, not only for Columbia's increase in t emperature on the ing to Ed Campion, a NASA launch, but also for its planned left side of the f uselage j ust See C OLUMBIA, page 2 �Columbia Crew from page 1 before the explosion, right around the area where the foam had broken off over two weeks earlier. The increase in temperature and recorded wind resistance caused the shuttle's automatic pilot mechanism to change the course of the shuttle during reentry, which should not have caused the shuttle to disintegrate, but may have been an attempt by the ship's computers to avert the inevitable explosion. Another speculation about the demise of Columbia's reentry is that it was first scheduled for l iftoff in July of last year, when the mission was delayed due to a leak in oxygen lines. Columbia had been given all new equipment and instrumentation since that fuel tank, and the spacecraft soon a fter burst into flames. There were no space missions for a f ull two years a fter the Challenger tragedy. The next scheduled NASA mission was for the shuttle Atlantis to leave the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 1, 2003, in order to deliver more supplies and equipment to the international space station. Immediate word is that the mission will be postponed until f urther notice, however the Atlantis mission was supposed to deliver a relief crew to the members currently aboard the space station, and bring the current members home. NASA is currently exploring their options for the space station crew. time. NASA has offered no ing satellite is recording the conclusive reasons for the placement of human remains and all shuttle debris before explosion. being moved to a location Over the Feb 1 weekend, where they can be gathered NASA engineers, search and and examined. The remains rescue teams, and police crews are being taken to the Charles were involved in a massive C. Carson Center for Mortusearch for debris and remains ary A ffairs at Dover Air Force that spanned most of East Base in Delaware. The pieces Texas and Louisiana. The of the shuttle will be taken to Federal Bureau of Investiga- Barksdale Air Force Base in tion, the Federal Emergency Louisiana, where engineers Management Agency, the from the shuttle contractor National Transportation and United Space Alliance will try Safety Board, and the Texas to piece together what caused Department of Public Safety Columbia to break apart were all involved in the search. The f uture of NASA space Among the remains recovered were a charred torso, thigh- flights has yet to be deterbone, a skull with front teeth, mined. In 1986, 73 seconds and a charred leg. An empty a fter l ift off, a glow of light Sadly, both the Challenger astronaut's helmet was also could be seen between the found. A global position- shuttle Challenger and its and the Columbia space flights had important firsts aboard their mission. Among the Challenger crew was a woman by the name of Christa McAuliffe, a schoolteacher and mother of two, and the first civilian to venture into space. All members of the Challenger mission were honored with burials at Arlington National Cemetery. Barbara Morgan, Christa McAuliffe's backup replacement, was at the Kennedy Space Center waiting for Columbia's arrival. She was scheduled to go on Columbia's next mission, scheduled for this coming November, in order to be the first educator since Christa McAuliffe to attempt space flight. CaI State San Bernardino Student Charged With Murder CSU college student and his half-brother were arrested and charged for the grizzly murder of their mother By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff-Writer Local law "enforcement arrested Jason V. Bautista, 20, and Matthew B. Montejo, 15, for .the murder of their mother, Jane Marie Bautista. Jane Bautista's dismembered head and hands were found in a duffel bag in an apartment in Riverside; the remains of her body were located down a ravine off of Ortega Highway in Orange County. Police stated that the two defendants allegedly, dismembered their mother's body after her death to conceal her identity. One of the defendants told investigators that the idea to dismember the body came from an episode of "The Sopranos," which is a series about New Jersey mobsters on HBO. According to Orange County police, the brothers first attempted to get rid of the headless body in a sleeping bag in a garbage dumpster at an Oceanside construction site, but MEOICINE IOUCÁTION RESEARCH Jason Bautista's registration were apparently interrupted and a dumpster in the construction scared off by a security guard site and jotted down their license matched that of the license plate seen in Oceanside and he was named Pete Martinez. plate number. later tracked down, after difThe San Diego Union Tribune The LA Times stated, "He ficulty because of the family's reported that Jason Bautista's (Martinez) told police the two recent move six months earlier. legal representative,, attorney males saw him approaching, hurJohn Kremmer, said outside of riedly returned the bundle - with While attending class ? on the courtroom that the two boys a foot protruding from the end Friday, Jan. 24, at Cal State and their mother "had a tumultu- - to their car and drove off." San Bernardino, Bautista was ous relationship." approached by authorities. Police "After seeing news reports searched Bautista's car and Prosecutors have not released later that day about the discovery apartment with his permission an official statement»of possible of a headless body off Ortega and in the process, Bautista conmotive. Attorneys believe that Highway, he notified Oceanside fessed that he and his brother had there is more to the story than police, who passed the tip along. killed their mother. it may seem. Abuse is specu- It was not clear why the guard lated to be a part of the family's did not call police when he first Preliminary autopsy reports trouble. The LA Times reported spotted the suspicious bundle," lead to the conclusion that the that neighbors to the; Bautista's reported the LA Times. mother died of strangulation, but witnessed the mother screaming further test results are still being and yelling abusive comments at the boys on many occasions. The police have speculated that the mother was killed in the family apartment on Jan. 14. The boys were seen attempting to dispose of a sleeping bag at about 2 a.m. on Jan. 15 in Oceanside. Martinez, the security guard, saw the boys loitering around C J I N XC A L L K &S B A K < H T AT SC »II» I S Ctl.*ïô' * Yeast I nfection Scripps Clinic Raneho Bemardois conducting aresearchstudy of an investigatlomLmedication to treat women's y mt infection, ffyou are a woman, 18 years of age or older and have a yeast infection that has not been treated with any ovenhe-counter medication in the past 14 days, you may qualify to participate in one of our research studies, Qualified partipants will receive at no cost: • Study m ediation • Study related œe$cal c ^ h y boaid certiited p h)#iai^ • Pap smear (if not done within 12 months) • Compensation for participation For more information, c all the Study Coordinator at (858)592-1144 B SCRIPPS CLINIC Caring for San Diego Since 1924, processed to better determine the official cause of death. The boys came from different fathers and the family was known to be unstable. Jason's father committed suicide when he was one year old. The family moved many times and the mother changed jobs often. She was unemployed at the time of her death and Jason was a student and hotel desk clerk. Prosecutors intend to try Montejo as an adult under Proposition 21, a juvenile crime reform law that allows them to make that decision in serious crimes without the approval of a judge. See MURDER, page 3 Bone Marrow Recruitment Drive Coming To Campus By GERALD JONES Pride Staff Writer The San Diego Blood Bank Stem Cell Donor Center brings "Faces of Hope 2003" to Cal State San Marcos, on Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Founders' Plaza. "Faces of Hope 2003" is a bone marrow and stem cell recruitment campaign that is attempting to recruit a larger and more diverse pool of volunteer donors by targeting members of minority groups. Every year thousands of African Americans, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian/ Pacific Islanders and Hispanics are diagnosed with leukemia, aplastic anemia or other lifethreatening blood diseases. The only hope for a cure is finding a donor for a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. However, there are not enough members of these communities donating bone marrow or stem cells. These transplants require matching certain tissue traits of the donor and patient. Because these traits are inherited, the most likely match would be a family member. The problem therein lies due to the fact that 70 percent of the people diagnosed cannot find a match within their own families. Although it is possiblefor a patient to match a donor from any racial or ethnic group, the most common match is someone from his or her own ethnic group. Although many minority patients are finding donors for their transplants, they are still less likely than Caucasians to identify a matched donor. More donors from these ethnic minority groups are still needed, so patients of every racial and ethnic background will have a chance of finding a matched donor. The key qualifications that must be met by possible donors are for her/him to be between the ages of 18 and 60, have no medical history of asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart or circulatory disease, be willing to be a donor for anyone who needs a transplant, and be within 20 percent of her/his ideal weight for her/his height and age. The North County Times, local radio stations, and other media outlets will cover the event. For information those interested can contact the CSUSM coordinator of the event and CSUSM student, Araceli Catalan at catal008@csusm.edu or Veronica Sateler, the Recruitment Specialist with San Diego Blood Bank/ Stem Cell Donor Program at (619) 400-8197. �Students Join Petition to UC President and CSU Chancellor Students and Community Groups Form a Coalition to Fight Against the High Cost of Text Books By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer The Greenlining Institute estimates that students could save approximately 20%-40% each Because a significant number of year on the cost of books if price students believe the costs of text- competition was supported. books are too high, community groups, multi-ethnic advocates, Suggestions offered by The and students themselves are trying Greenlining Institute: to remedy the situation by filing a protest with University of CaliforProvide online versions of highnia (UC) President Richard Atkins cost textbooks. and California State University (CSU) Chancellor Charles Reed. Give students the option to buy their books online. Thè protest, which was sent in the form of a letter, addresses the Investigate the relationships issue òf thè high cost of books for between publishers, authors, and undergraduate students, and was bookstores, and its impact on pricsigned by a coalition commit- ing methods. ted to minimizing thè negative effects the recent tuition increase Pass legislation that would give will have on minorities or other private booksellers the ability to underprivileged students "Earlier credit the sale on the student's this month UC's Board óf Regents financial aid account. approved a $400 per year tuition increase, with the expectation Universities could distribute of another $800 increase for the their reading list to private book2003-04 academic year," said sellers who are affiliated with the Tammeil Y. Gilkerson, acad- university to promote price comemy and program director at the petition. Greenlining Institute. The exact date has not been set, According to Gilkerson, CSU but the coalition of student advostudents spend approximately cates who filed the protest, along $4,500 on books over a four-year with their supporters will meet period, while UC students pay with Reed and Atkins in about one almost $5,000. Gilkerson believes week to discuss their findings on that the high cost of books can be how textbook prices can be lowsignificantly lowered if Atkins and ered. A committee made up of Reed take action and address the students and faculty will also be problem. established to investigate the high cost of textbooks. Murder from page Jason and Matthew appeared in Orange County Superior Court on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, but did not enter their plea. They were charged in Orange County courts, where the body was found and most of the work has been 2 done in their jurisdiction. Jason and Matthew were each charged with one count of murder in the first degree. Jason Bautista is at the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana and Matthew Montejo is in Juvenile Hall. They are each being held on $1 million bail. What Will Happen to C SUSM When California Runs Out of Money? By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer Last November, California voters passed Propositions 47 and 49, in* part to provide the necessary funds to build new classrooms and provide after school care. However,, since California is now facing a multi-billion dollar deficit, the money allocated for these propositions no longer exists. The loss of these funds will adversely affect the California schools system and its students. According to Ray Sotero, the press secretary for the Budget Department of the Assembly of California, the state budget has an overall deficit of 26 billion dollars. However, Sotero says that Governor Gray Davis has estimated the deficit to be approximately 36 billon dollars. In order to offset the largest deficit in California history, DaVis plans to make cuts throughout all state funded agencies. A onecent increase in sales tax is also planned. The public education system, including K-12, community colleges, UC and CSU schools, will see a loss of approximately 5.4 billion dollars. The CSU system alone will sustain a loss of 59.6 million dollars. The reduction is unallocated to allow the CSU the flexibility to determine where to make the cuts in order to minimize the effects at the schools, according to the Mid-Year Spending Reduction Proposal released by the Governor's office last December. The CSU system has also experienced an influx of 24,000 new students, requiring the schools to maintain the standards expected by the applicants despite the decreasing funds. CSUSM has dealt with the deficit this semester- by increasing tuition fees by Editorial H Staff Alyssa Finkelstein Lead Editor Staff Writers Lead Editor Design Editor News Editor Feature Editor Arts Bàtter Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Sports :pÉor ' tìmoWMm Graduate Intern Jared Thompson, Jeff Brownlee, Jason Padilla, Jeanne Raupp Sapp, Jennifer Rhodus, Gabriel Martin, Dave Werth, Erik Roper, Gerald Jones, Meg Eppel, Julie My res, Jamal Scarlett, Adrian Cundiff.DianaKQ, Caboto, Honee Folk, Araceli Catalan Advisor ', : Martha S arabia Desmond Barca Gail Tarantino Jennifer Acee Chris Martin Chris Martin Martha Sarabia Jessica Krone Desmond Barca Leiana Naholowaa Alyssa Finkelstein i-1 Madeleine Marshall 10 percent. Unfortunately, this will not be the only fee increase that students will experience, because the state has approved a 25 percent increase in tuition fees for the 2003-04 academic year. open in the spring 2003 semester. Spencer McWilliams, dean of the college of arts and sciences, commented that the school would make every effort to provide the classes that students need in order to fulfill their requirements, but may not be able to offer the courses that students want. McWilliams also added that students would have fewer ways to fulfill their course requirements and fewer electives. CSUSM, as well as other state schools, will be receiving more money than in previous years, due to the tuition increase, but it will not be state funded, as explained by CSUSM Director of Communications Rick Moore. Moore stressed that He explained that the uses of CSUSM will try to maintain this money might not be visible its high academic standards, to the student body, since it is particularly the writing difficult for the school to allot requirement. He explained the money as the numbers of that the school is attempting enrolled students is always to find a way to regulate in question. Moore explained the 2500 word standard for that although the school is each class, but it is possible able to determine how many that it too will be affected students will be accepted as by the budget cuts. Moore new students each semester, it admitted that it might not be is a "guessing game" as to how feasible to keep the pressure many students will return e ach:' oh professors' t o elifbrcie the semester. The official number writing requirement, despite of students is not known until its obvious benefits to students. after the beginning of each However, he made it clear that term. CSUSM will keep the writing requirement in effect for the Increases in tuition will time being. not be the only changes at the campus. The school will The state budget crisis will feel the financial crunch as it be particularly challenging for tries to grow while keeping the many liberal studies majors within its budget. The small who are planning to become campus feeling that has teachers. As local districts aré become common at CSUSM being forced to cutback, they will change, as the campus are unable to hire new teachers, and number of students instead they are trying to hold expands within the coming on to the teaching staff they years. Moore explained already have. that class sizes will remain predominately small, at least Hopefully, the state will when,compared to other CSU be able to use these cuts to campuses, due to the fact that bring the budget out of the the existing classrooms cannot red, but in the mean time, support many more students. CSUSM students as well as Moore added that there are all Californians will feel the only five or six lecture halls on crunch. campus, with even fewer sites able to support class sizes of [For more information about over 100. the California budget deficit, visit www.ca.gov. The North Moore claims that CSUSM County Times contributed to did a good job of keeping a this article.] large number of class sections All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos, Unsignededitoriais represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. I tis the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display andclassified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial Cal State San Marcos enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves die right to reject 333 TWin Oaks Valley Road any advertising. San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays (taring the academic year* Distribution includes aH of campus, teal Fax:TJ^NJ34$ Vj eateries and other San Marcos community ^tablishments* E-mail; pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/pride The Pride �Alzheimer's Project at CSUSM mental psychologist at CSUSM. She has received a grant from the National Institute of Aging to study families who are caring for an Alzheimer's patient. "I have always been interested in how family members respond to one another's development," said Dr. Hamill. The Alzheimer's Association web site, www.alz.org, features educational information about the disease and provides contact information, but does not mention teens, or the special needs or challenges they face when their families are confronted with caring for an AD patient. As Americans are living longer and the average age of the population increases, Dr. Hamill states that the fastest growing segment of the population is people who are 85 years and older. The risk for developing Alzheimer's is expected to increase by between 30 and 50 percent. According to Hamill, the care for these people will fall on the families, "contrary to the Dr. Sharon Hamill, who myth that Americans abandon received her Ph.D. in social ecol- their elderly." ogy from UC Irvine, is a develop- ested in adolescence because it is a period of intense change and growth. "In the case of looking at how Alzheimer's impacts the family, it is important to look at how young people in the family view the disease. Those young people are the future caregivers," she said. Another Alzheimer web site, the National Institute of Aging at www.alzheimers.org, under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, makes a brief mention of teenagers as "secondary caregivers." The site acknowledges that the teens do suffer as a result of their parents' caregiving activities, but gives no specific suggestions about how to help teens cope with the stress. By JEANNE RAUPP SAPP Pride Staff Writer It's hard to think of anything more devastating than looking into the eyes of a loved one and seeing a lack of recognition, or even fear. That is what the families of later stage victims of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) face every day. Much research has been done on the stress faced by primary caretakers, typically the adult children and spouses, who are called the "sandwich generation." Little research, however, has been done on the effects that this caretaking has on the next generation, adolescents between 10 and 22 years old, living in the homes of the caretakers. the_project.htm. Hamill will use the information gathered in the study to create "interventions" for helping multi-generational caregivers. Although there is much to be learned by studying the difficulties in caregiving situations, the study goes beyond that. Hamill said, "By identifying those aspects that are rewarding - and there are some, believe me - we will be able to teach families how they can increase the positive experiences that they have." Along with a staff of graduate students and research assistants, Hamill will conduct phone interviews with the primary adult caregiver, the spouse, and one teen in the family. The family will be paid $15 for participating in a 30-minute phone interview. To participate in the study, or The study is open to MexicanAmerican and white families for more information, call (760) that meet several specific eli- 750-3684 or e-mail Hamill at gibility * requirements. These care4ad@csusm.edu. requirements can be found at the Alzheimer's Project web site at Hamill is particularly inter- www csusm.edu/shamill/about Full Ttoition Faculty Mentoring Program and Salary Paid By JENNIFER RHODUS Pride Staff Writer enrolled in the U.S. Coast Guard Scholarship Program (CSPI). Let the U.S. Coast Guard help you achieve your goals. By enrolling in this program you'll train to become your college tuition. In the Coast Guard you'll use your special training to enforce the law, protect property and even save lives. BENEFITS INCLUDE: No more student loans No more part-time jobs Receive up to $2,000.00 monthly salary FULL TUITION PAID Books and fees paid Free travel Free dental/medical care Optional life insurance coverage 30 days paid vacation Call now andfindout more about this exciting opportunity wailing for you in the Coast Guard. Can 1-877-NOW-USCGext 1788 or visit us on the web at gocoastguard.com. Eligibility Must be a US Citizen Maintain 2.5 GPA SAT 1000 or ACT 23 ege Be a sophomore or junior in a 4-year college program Attend an approved college or university APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28th 1 Arguably, higher education has its own culture; a large family with a shared system of meaning. For some students, adaptation to the university culture can be difficult and may result in the student dropping out to avoid ambiguous situations. Conversely, students who are integrated into their campus culture are more likely to have a positive college experience. At CSUSM, the Faculty Mentoring Program (FMP) has courageously and successfully created a common and shared community for students who are at risk of having a negative college experience. The primary goal of FMP is to increase retention and graduation rates among these students. The program features mentor-protégé relationships, multiple support services, and sociocultural opportunities. Since its inception in academic year 1991-1992, the FMP has acted as a bridge between students and the educational system. Cd-Directors Vicki Qolich and Edward Pohlert uniquely manage the program with a conscious blend of academic and student service support organizations. At the heart of the program is the mentor-protégé relationship. Mentors consist .of volunteer faculty members who are partnered with student protégés on an individual basis. According to Anna Fleming, FMP support assistant and CSUSM student, the mentor-protégé ratio càn be 1:3 but overwhelmingly is 1: 1 with approximately 80 mentors and 85 protégés. The mentors and protégés meet at an orientation breakfast at the start UÊSW "MMM** COAST GUARD AMD COAST 60ARD RÉSERVE of the school year, where they receive handbooks that explain their respective roles and responsibilities. Thereafter, they are encouraged to meet or make contact monthly and to participate and interact in various FMP-sponsored social and cultural activities. Mentors offer protégés wisdom, guidance, and support in such a way that facilitates adjustment to college life and bolsters the returns that the protégés derive from their college experience. The mentor, as trusted advisor, provides guidance for both baccalaureate and post-baccâlaureate objectives. FMP protégé Michelle Demont is a senior with a major in sociology and minor in criminology. She-explained how the FMP program and her mentor, professor Donna Goyer of the sociology department, have been very influential and important to Jier college career. "They just give you moral support and help find ways to motivate you," Demont said. In fact, she explained how she was motivated in part by her mentor to help organize the Sociology Club and was subsequently elected as the sociology club president by her peers. "Donna really encouraged me to become involved," said Demont. Demont is planning to attend law school as well as earn a doctorate degree after her graduation from CSUSM. Demont articulates her career goals with enviable clarity and confidence. In an effort to expand post-graduate opportunities, the program offers the FMP Post-Grad Test Registration* Scholarship which will pay for four test fees per Academic Year, i.e. LSAT, GRE, GMAT, CBEST, RICA, etc. The program also provides books and software on select exams. Fleming explained "not only does the program increase graduation rates but it also increases the number of students who go o n : to graduate schools These students really never believed before that they could." ^ .\ V Another goal of FMP is to raise socio-cultural awareness and provide opportunities for mentors arid protégés to foster their relationships. Toward this* end, FMP sponsors two major social events per academic year, which include the Holiday Dialogue Gathering in December and the Year-End Graduate Awards ceremony in honor of graduating students. At the Holiday Dialogue Gathering, the participants enjoy food, games, and a gift exchange. The YearEnd Graduate Awards ceremony is the highlight of the academic year as the protégés have an opportunity to share how important the program was for them to reach their goals. Both Golich and Fleming expressed how compelling the end-of-year stories are. Fleming says, "At the graduation ceremony, we see tears of joy and appreciation." FMP also purchases a limited number of tickets to a diverse amount of cultural events at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, and offers them to mentors and protégés on a first response basis. Goyer says of her experience, "It's great to know students on a personal level outside of the classroom." She adds that the process is rewarding for her in that she To be eligible for the program, students is able to experiencefirsthand the success must be enrolled at CSUSM, be a junior of a once "at-risk" student. "It's a great with 60-89 units or a senior with 90 or program," she added. more units, and be a first generation student in college and/or be financially A second objective of the program i s disadvantaged. The application deadline to help students determine their goals for spring 2003 is Feb. 10. Students who after graduation; this includes providing are interested in the Faculty Mentoring clarity to expectations of graduate Program can visit their website at http: studies and the job market. Toward this //www.csusm edu/faculty mentoring/ by end, activities are designed to help in following the link on the CSUSM website career and professional development and or can call their office at (760) 750-4862 include career planning, graduate school for more information. Students who are researching, and financial aid research. interested in a support service but do Activities include graduate school not meet FMP's student classification workshops, field trips to at least two requirement should contact the Student different schools, and career/professional Support Services office at (760) 750development seminars. 4014. �.oioiöliöliooioioioi Notebooks for students offers warranties, tech support, and a buyback program By JENNIFER ACEE Feature Editor technology major, merged their conviction and expertise and came out with a concept and a plan: NFS. Their program takes advantage of notebook manufacturers' inventories of off-lease refurbished laptops in order to sell them to students at 1/2 to 1/3 of t he market prices. SONY, IBM, Toshiba, Compaq, and DELL are partner manufacturers offering NFS their refurbished products at reduced rates. The year was 1998. The heroic agents were two fed up students at Glendale College. Their mission was to tackle the vice of notebook computer prices. These laptop price warriors, David Puzo and Raymond Issaghollian, came up with a plan for securing reduced rates on portable computing devices. They put their plan into action for the benefit of all of their fellow students, and so began the "There is no better feeling epic of Notebooks for Students. than experiencing the excitement when a student walks away Today, Notebooks for Students with a notebook they thought (NFS) is a small organization that they could never afford. You is steadily gaining popularity and can just feel the GPA rising," renown. NFS offers anyone with commented co-founder Puzo. a current student identification The organization, currently four card the opportunity to purchase members strong, is adamant that a refurbished laptop computer their relationship with students with a one-year warranty, at is symbiotic. "We succeed almost too-good-to-be-true when you succeed," reads their prices. website. Puzo, a business major, and Remarking further on what Issaghollian, an information NFS does "to succeed," Puzo said, "we need to fill all the needs that students have." Hence, along Theodore Shove, a senior at Cal with affordable laptops, NFS State San Bernardino, recently offers warranties, tech support, purchased a laptop from NFS and a buyback program. and is pleased with the product and the "excellent" service he The warranty guarantees the received. "It really helps out hardware for one year from the a lot [to have the laptop]. I've date of purchase. The buyback actually been taking it to class to program enables customers take notes, and it's been working to sell , their notebook back to out really well," said Shove. NFS up to two years after the purchase for 50% of the original Shove also mentioned that the price, so long as it is still in good notebooks from NFS generally condition. Additionally, the come with only the most basic original purchaser may contact of programs. Therefore, clients NFS members for support should make sure to be clear during the first year. All-in- about what they are purchasing all, Puzo said, "We feel that we beforehand, and may request have a program that supplies a additional programs prior to good product and all the support making the purchase. services necessary to fully serve the student population " "They are not always the latest models but [are] more than The organization has served adequate to run professional students at Cal State San Office and the Internet," Marcos, SDSU, UCSD, Cal State remarked Puzo. Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, UC Irvine, In December, just in time Cal State San Bernardino, and for Christmas, Lisa Payne UC Santa Barbara. purchased a Dell 700 for her daughter, a CSUSM student. Be Ora-Sure about AIDS Health S ervices offers anonymous free aids tests By JASOj^ PADILLA Senior Pride Staff Writer from the inner cheek and is then tested for HIV. The Orasure test does not involve any needles and is reported to be quite easy and If there is any doubt in mind about the painless. possibility of having, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), or known According to Dr. Nicholson, "During exposure to the Human Immunodeficiency the 2001/02 academic year, there were 158 Virus (HIV) that causes it, students visits for HIV testing and results. During interested might want to take advantage the fall semester of 2002, there were 80 of the Student Health Services (SHS) visits for testing and results at Cal State department located across the camps on San Marcos." It is encouraged that students the corner of Craven and Twin Oaks in get tested if they have any doubts, or if they suite 100. SHS will be giving anonymous, have a higher risk lifestyle for contracting free AIDS tests starting Wednesday Feb. 5 AIDS. between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to all registered students, who may plan scheduled or walkLifestyles chosen by individuals are in appointments. also largely related to the spread of AIDS. According to the Centers for Disease The anonymous testing does not even Control (CDC), of the 0.3 percent of the associate a student's name with his/her United States population living with aids, result; the information is highly confidential 42 percent of the carriers contracted the for the applicants' well being. Dr. Karen virus from male-to-male intercourse, 33 Nicholson of SHS assures that, "Students percent from heterosexual intercourse, are counseled before the test by the HIV and 25 percent contracted the virus from educator from the San Diego County intravenous drug use. Health and Human Services department, For students who are not sure about and during the pre-test counseling, students are informed about the nature of the test, how common AIDS can be or how it can the risk of the; test, the expected benefits, be contracted, the CDC provides facts that and any alternatives to the test as well as are commonly overlooked. According to their risks and benefits." This is done to the CDC, California ranks 14th highest further educate students, and to provide an among all states in North America that have a percentage of people infected with the extra level of comfort. AIDS virus. After taking the AIDS test, students may So as not to become a statistic of the return to the HIV educator for their results. Results are never given over the phone, virus, registered students interested should e-mail, or mail. They can only be given in go to the SHS clinic for free, anonymous AIDS testing. For further information about person. the AIDS tests, or Student Health Services, SHS gives an oral AIDS test, known as call 750-4915, or visit them on the web at the Orasure test. The Orasure test involves www.csusm.edu/shs. The SHS is a clinic swabbing the inner cheek of the patient for students, which offers a broad variety with a harmless instrument, commonly of benefits from AIDS tests to seasonal flu a swab on a stick, which breaks off cells shots. Of her transaction with NFS, Payne said, " I would certainly use them again and felt they have very good prices." The only complaint she had was over payment methods, as online Pay Pal transactions are the only accepted form of payment. "We just wanted to pay with our own credit card, like every other web site," said Payne. The models are not the newest, making a large purchase online can be intimidating, and some find the payment method inconvenient. Yet, in spite of the drawbacks, Notebooks for Students may be worth remembering when shopping for an affordable laptop. Students interested in Notebooks for Students may telephone a member at 1-866467-8213 or emair at Info@n otebooksforstudents.org. 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The WOW Concert Series is a sequence of intimate shows that are sponsored by the Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Programming Board featuring local bands right here on campus. The C enter for California Studies of our five WOW shows this semester, but because they are all tentative until the show actually begins, we have no concrete schedule. Luckily we have had only one band quit on us so far," says ASI booking agent John . Gehris. Schedule conflicts, flat tires and band members quitting are at times unavoidable, and for this reason ASI has opted to offer no official schedule. The next scheduled show will be on Feb. 19. For questions about the Concert Series or to book a band contact John Gehris at gehri004@csusm.edu, or stop by Commons 203. California State University, ASI has planned to bring a total of five WOW shows to Wednesday's Headliner: Sacramento, C A 95819-6081 campus. However, the show Elevated Tel: {916) 278-6906 E-mail: calstudies@csus.edu headliners and dates are still Website: wvsrwxsus.edu/calst somewhat in question. "We do Elevated is an all CSUSM Application Deadline: February 26,2003 04 ìidm have a show in mind for each student band that offers its listeners an interesting blend of a variety of musical genres. Their unique sound is semi-acoustic Commencement 2003 Auditions for and incorporates hip hop, rap, Speaker, Vocalist/Instrumental spoken word, rock vocals, and S P E A K E R : To qualify, you must be a Fall 2002, Spring is accompanied by live guitar, a conga drum, and other assorted or Summer 2003 candidate for a degree or credential percussion instruments. and have the ability to articulate a vision for CSUSM graduates attending the designated Commencement The music and overall feel of ceremony for your major. You must be able to vocally project as well as motivate and inspire the graduating class. V OCALIST/INSTRUMENTAL P ERFORMANCE: Students have the option of pari ticipating in the Commencement ceremony as a vocalist or instrumental performer. To qualify, you must be a Fall 2002, Spring or Summer 2003 candidate for a degree or credential. • To audition as a vocalist candidates must have a strong, clear voice as well as a desire to perform "America the Beautiful". • To audition as an instrumental performer candidates must have demonstrated skill and expertise in performance of a musical instrument as well as a desire to perBy JARED THOMPSON form "America the Beautiful." (Please note that for logistical reasons accommodaPride Staff Writer tions cannot be made for large musical instruments at this time.) On Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, For more information and to obtain application materials, please stop by the Office Eric L'Heureux and Sam Sherof the Vice President for Student Affairs in Craven 5306 or call (760) 750-4056. man's life changed forever. The A pplication Deadline: February 28, 2003 two boys were loading theater scenery into a truck, in front Commencement will be held May 17\ 2003 of the Avo Playhouse in Vista, Del Mar Fairgrounds when a drunk driver smashed into them. The tragedy cost each Sacramento, 6000 j Street the show was somewhat reminiscent of a sixties anti-war rally with the edginess of a Fugees concert, "We're those damned Americans that feel that positive change can be brought about by speaking out for it. We do not believe that free thought is hazardous to our health," says poet and percussionist Richard Hunt. Elevated consists of six core members. They met on campus and have only been playing together for a few months. For this reason, there were some technical problems. The harmonization was somewhat in question and feedback was a reoccurring theme. Highlights included a thought provoking poetry reading from the lone female voice Lameka Ingram, and some excellent musicianship by Hunt (percussion), Rob Smith (lead guitar) and Ian Skolnik (guitar). Elevated will be performing and hosting a monthly open mic beginning Feb. 7 at Fyref Zone on San Marcos Blvd. The Show starts at 8:00 p.m. City of Vista Rallies Behind Two Victims of Drunk Driving^ S TUDENT H EALTH S ERVICES Cal State San Marcos visit us on) ¡ne at: www.csusm.edu/shs FI / S RI S A PN L Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:45pm Except Tuesday & Wednesday 0:00am - 5:45pm boy the lower half of one leg. In order to subsidize the costly medical bills, both now and in the future, the City of Vista, in association with the Encore Youth Theater, Guajome Park Academy, Premiere Products and Theatre West, is sponsoring the benefit concert: "Let's Hear It for The Boys: A Salute to Eric and Sam." The concert takes place 6: 00 p.m., on Feb. 10, at the Avo Playhouse. The event consists of a silent auction, comprised of donations from local businesses, which will then be followed by a concert comprised of music from local talent in North County, including Broadway veteran Gina Felicia. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased through VISTIX, phone number (760) 724-2110, or at the door. All proceeds go directly into "The Fund for Sam and Eric," which the City of Vista will then distribute evenly between the two young men. A vailable t o a ll C S U S M s tudents! C ai State S an M arcos A s a student at CSUSM, you have access to medical care at the Student Health Services clinic located in the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center on Craven and TWin Oaks Valley Road. Visits with a doctor, nurse, nurss practitioner or health educator are absolutely F REE with an appointment. CORNER O F CRAVRN A TWIN O AKS VALLEY R OAS IN TN» »AM MARCO* A MRULAf ORY CARS CRMTKR To donate to "The Fund for Sam and Eric," send financial contributions to Encore Youth Theater, P.O. Box 1988, Vista, Ca 92085-1988 and mark the contributions as: The Fund for Sam and Eric. To give goods or services for the silent auction, contact Laurie Quattrone at (760) 6310403 or at lquattrone@cox.net. �iA contribuir con la sección en español! Por MARTHA SARABIA Editora Principal libertad de escribir sobre el tema que Uds. prefieran. Las mismas reglas aplicadas a las contribuciones en inglés son aplicadas a ¡Hola a todos! Espero que hayan las de español y las editoras se reservan el empezado bien su semestre y que por fin derecho de publicación. hayan escogido sus clases. Otra manera de contribuir es mandando Como los estudiantes que regresan del ideas de temas que les gustaría que nosotros semestre pasado ya saben, su periódico cubriéramos en ediciones futuras. Así que si estudiantil The Pride, tiene una sección en tienen alguna sugerencia, háganoslas saber. español. Así que aprovecho este espacio Si tienen preguntas, favor de dirigirlas al para invitar a todos Uds. que escriben en correo electrónico antes mencionado. español, sean nativos o no y sin importar su licenciatura, a que contribuyan con esta Estaremos esperando sus artículos y sección. contribuciones. Buena suerte para el resto del semestre y no se les olvide leer su Mándenos sus opiniones, críticas de periódico estudiantil cada semana. Hasta arte, y/u otros artículos periodísticos pronto y gracias por compartir con nosotros a pride@csusm.edu para publicación. ésta aventura. El tema es libre, así que tienen toda la La i gnorancia aast. r a c i Por MARTHA SARABIA Editora principal escribir en español. Muchos de ellos han recibido premios Nobel de literatura, ¿y esta persona no lo sabe? Que puedo decir, En los últimos meses el racismo acom- la barbarie e incultura le sale a flote; pañado de una gran cantidad de ignorancia ha estado en su máxima expresión. Si Pero claro, ¿qué se puede esperar de no es un político fracasado es una revista alguien que dudo, mucho sepa más de incompetente e inmadura como es el un idioma y. que obviamente vivé en caso de la revista Vanity Fair. En dicha su pequeño mundo? Óh quizás tanta revista, el comentario racista ha sido muy película de Hollywood la haya trastorpúblico, directo, y extremadamente igno- nado hasta creer que las personas que rante. A pesar de que la revista tiene a la ; hablan español solamente se desempeñan actriz!me¿iéana Salma Hayelren fe por- en trabajos de limpieza, lo cual vuelvo y tada, dentro de ésta misma edición hay repito es un trabajo muy honrado, digno un comentario muy racista y extremada- y decente. Lo mas seguro es que ni mente ignorante. siquiera tiene televisión lo cual impidió que escuchara las miles de veces que A lo que, nxe refiero es al comentario en en las pasadas semanas han estado la sección "Ask Dame Edna". En dicha diciendo que los latinos, que en su gran sección, un lector pregunta si aprender mayoría hablan español, son la minoría español es buena idea ya que se dice que más grande de este país. Así que cuando todos vamos a tener que hablar español menos se lo imagine, el español va a ser en 10 años. A esto la Dame Edna, la cual más hablado que el inglés y quien sabe ni se merece ser tratada de usted, con- a lo mejor hasta ella lo va a tener que testó que lo único que vale la pena leer hablar para poder sobrevivir y sobresalir en español es Don Quijote pero que éste en esté país. ¡Pobrecita! Lo mucho que . se puede escuchar fácilmente en un CD. será torturada. Pero esto no es todo, la ignorante e insípida Dame Edna, da a entender que las únicas personas que hablan español son las personas que trabajan en el sector de limpieza doméstica y de jardinería. Por favor, apenas y se puede creer el analfabetismo de ésta persona que todavía no se ha dado cuenta que las personas que hablan español no solamente hablan español y son capaces de salir adelante teniendo trabajos de limpieza, sino que además pueden aprender inglés y muchos otros idiomas y no tienen el prejuicio que ella tiene. Además el desempeñarse en trabajos de limpieza, no les quita nada de valor como personas. Al contrario esto dice mucho de ellos que con tal de tener un trabajo honrado y poder mantener a sus familias, son capaces de trabajar tan duro y por tan poco dinero. Es tan poco el conocimiento y sabiduría de esta persona que no sabe reconocer el talento del gran escritor colombiano Gabriel García Márquez, la chilena Gabriela Mistral, los mexicanos Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz y Octavio Paz y por supuesto el 'del español Federico García Lorca, del cual dice que pertenece al último nivel de intelectualidad. Estos sólo son algunos de los muchos grandes escritores que se han hecho famosos al The North County Higher Education Alliance NCHEA A Higher Education Consortium of MiraCosta College—Palomar College—CSUSM Student Representatives F or I ts Board O ne F rom Palomar & O ne F rom M iraCosta V ^ / h a t ? The North County Higher Education Alliance seeks two students to represent transfer students " T to CSUSM from Palomar and MiraCosta. legibility? Any student who completed the first two years of their college/university education at - •-'either Palomar or MiraCosta College and who has completed at least one semester of work at CSUSM may apply for this position. ^ Responsibilities? The Student Representative to the NCHEA Board must be willing and able to: • • • Meet monthly — the fourth Tuesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. — with the Board; Represent to the Board the issues, concerns, and needs of transfer students as they make the transition from the community colleges to CSUSM; and Perform one of the following tasks: • • • serve as web weaver for the NCHEA web site @ www.csusm.edu/nchea. or help with editing and publishing official NCHEA documents, or some other task as arises during the year. / C o m p e n s a t i o n ? Each Student Representative will receive $250.00 per semester to compensate them V ^ f o r completion of specific tasks such as those delineated above. T T o A pply? Please submit a Letter of Interest in which you explain — in no more than a paragraph — why you want to represent transfer students on the NCHEA Board. In addition, please submit a copy of your CSUSM transcript and your Palomar or MiraCosta transcript. Be sure to include your telephone number and e-mail address so that we can contact you for interviews and/or information about the Board. Submit to Vicki Golich, Director, NCHEA Board CRA1255 - Faculty Center California State University San Marcos SHIFT YOUR CAREEI INTO HIGH G EAR! 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Professional Sites Agent Clilnts Service Representatives i dling Representatives G E I CQ DIRECT EOE/DruQ Test; Physical, Credit and Background Checks required �About Peggy Adams Response to Parking Illustration I want to play a game of word association, I say a word or phrase and you think tell me what comes to mind when you hear it. were trying to make a connection between the propaganda from parking service to that of German war and genocide propaganda. I say "I assume' since the article Hitler. fails to mention any link to the Adolf German Dictator, nor does the What did you come up with? If picture carry any type of caption. you thought about Mein Kampf, Nazism, Third Reich, Holocaust, My hope is that 'this was a or even the 1938 TIME Man of newspaper office prank and the Year, you would be wrong. was never intended to go into the paper. My hope is that an No, the editors of The Pride apology is offered to anyone associate Hitler with an increase who may have been offended of parking fees here at GSUSM. by this piece. My hope is that In the January 28th issue of The an apology is given, not because Pride, an opinion article entitled it is asked for, but because it is "Stop 'Spinning' And Just Say the right thing to do. My hope is Thank-You" was accompanied by that if any apology is offered, the an image of Hitler, superimposed normal banter of 'freedom of the on a no parking logo. press' as an excuse for the poor taste of the image is left out. I assume the editors of The Pride A Response to Vincent Williams Mr. Williams, first of all thank you for taking the time to write to The Pride with your views, and for taking part in this public forum regarding last week's illustration depicting Hitler in front of a "No Parking" sign. The "Stop 'spinning' and Just Say Thank You" opinion, article with which the illustration was printed was not a complaint about having to pay high parking fees. The article and the Hitler graphic were both intended to address issues of propaganda and being disrespected. Hitler has become an icon and in the context in which his image was employed, it represents a reprimand and a cautioning to the institution with regard to propaganda. It was intended to be offensive, and to retaliate for the offense the author of the article took when presented The freedom of the press allows The Pride to print whatever they wish; good taste should have kept them from printing this picture. The "spinning" of fee increases is in no way comparable to Hitler's propaganda of war and genocide. If the editors of The Pride continue to feel the connection is accurate, I urge them to visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum. You can go online and visit http: //www.ushmm.org/. Look at a picture of someone who either lived through the time or did not make it. Then tell me if losing your life is the same as spending an extra $98 to park your car. Vincent Williams Student, Liberal Studies with propaganda. A full life is lived in many human contexts, and Peggy Adams' life was indeed a full one. I know that it was, even though I knew her only in the limited context of the classroom and the campus, because of the kind of person she was. * At the beginning of the fall semester in 2001, I began teaching a new class on gender and sexuality in American history. I was worried about the class, because it would raise questions that students might find difficult to talk about. I needn't have worried, for a marvelous group of students had enrolled. On the second day, one brought a friend —Peggy Adams, an articulate, pleasant looking woman of about 50. A woman of extraordinary intelligence, humanity, and a Obviously, PR is important and necessary to the university in order to attract new students, but when the university addresses current students, it should talk straight to us and not insult us with a spun version of the situation. The article and the illustration were intended to strongly express our dissatisfaction with the handling of this issue. great, self-deprecating sense of humor, she quickly became a class leader. Her emotional maturity and verbal gifts gave her a remarkable ability to talk about experiences of love, human bonding, parenthood, and loss. When it came, time to talk about the sixties, seventies, and eighties, she shared her experiences with a (mostly) younger group of students. Students gravitated to her, and the class was a great success. We had wonderful conversations outside of class. She was more like a colleague than a student. It was a great pleasure for all of us to get to know Peggy. I admired her, and I will miss her. A lot. Anne Lombard Faculty response. Taste is subjective. Our nation is founded on the idea that unpopular ideas or beliefs, which are often described as "in bad taste," can and must be voiced for the free exchange of ideas to occur. The illustration I created using these images could be injected with any number of meanings (as can anything symbolic), but the intended meaning can only be properly understood based on its context, in this case, the article. Desmond Barca Nothing -in the context of the Design Editor article suggests that "losing your life is the same thing as spending an extra $98 to park your car." I also feel that your comments concerning good taste require Unreasonable Searches at the Alports Well, another winter break has gone by, and I'm wondering just hdw many other students here at CSUSM traveled by air during the break? Did anyone notice the new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees at the airport? I did. Did anyone else find the man with the rubber glove to be surprisingly gentle? On November 19th, 2001 smarter not harder. How about President Bush signed into law suspect and racial profiling? Is it the Aviation and Transportation so wrong? I have been submitted Security Act (ATSA), which to nine searches, numerous pat among other things created downs and several extensive the monster we know now as probings with the 'beeping' the TSA. This was in the great wand (as I've come to fondly outcry over the September 11th call it) within the last year. On bombings of that same year occasion these searches have and the lack of airport security been performed within minutes that could have stopped them. I of each other (one at the security My fellow students, yes, we believe the saying is "too little, checkpoint, before reaching are now being subjected to too late" but in this case its "too access to the gates, and then once what I like to call 'unreasonable much, too late." again at the gate from which I searches' as outlined in our .was departing). United States Constitution During another . incident at (Fourth Amendment). On a recent San Diego International Airport, I am a white, middle class flight to Alaska, my shaving kit I observed TSA employees student at Cal State San Marcos. was given a search that would demanding a disabled and very How many white, middle class have turned the cheeks red on elderly lady get up out of her students have brought down a stripper. The faithful TSA wheelchair for a security pat commercial airliners? None. For employee inspected and probed down. Have we gone completely that matter, how many elderly and every inch of my Edge Shave nuts? disabled ladies have attempted to Gel canister and closely eyed my hijack a plane? None. There must suspicious looking hair gel. Who in their right mind would be a better way. have thought this elderly lady What was the cause of would have had a plot in order I suggest we turn to a hi-tech this search? Who knows? I to bring down the airplane that solution, one that would require stood in awe as the employee she would be riding on? I'm sure all citizens who travel by air manhandled my dangerous she had trouble sitting upright in often, or even at all, to obtain looking backpack's contents. her wheelchair and here, as two identification cards similar to The contents of my backpack, other employees of the TSA held a driver's license. This ID card otherwise known as 'private' her up, a witty TSA employee would be linked to a computer personal belongings, were strewn patted her down. What a champ. database system that could keep across a table for all other passing I believe the TSA is subjecting track of every misdemeanor and travelers to gawk at. What if I many innocent travelers to felony one commits. I propose had had embarrassing personal unwarranted and unreasonable even a wider base of information items in my backpack? I'm sure searches of their personi that would be monitored, such it has happened to others, and as: country of origin, citizenship that is why I'm saying enough is I believe that an overhaul status, student status, and other enough already! was needed for airport security, distinguishing factors. but seriously folks, let's work A 'profile' then would be considered for search based on system that would be able to identify someone who fits the characteristics of a hijacker. Similar searches are performed each time we apply for a job or loan. Why couldn't we administrate this system to monitor travelers? I project that on a long-term basis, it would reduce government spending (mostly on thousands of unnecessary and redundant TSA employee jobs) and greatly reduce the amount of unwarranted and unreasonable searches performed everyday by TSA employees. On my way back from Alaska, I was again subjected to a search of my person. As I walked through the metal detector at Anchorage International Airport, I had unknowingly put my hand in my pocket. Wow! Immediately I was treated as a suspect that was about to commit acts of terror that the world had not yet seen! The lady who 'apprehended' me for putting my hand in my pocket yelled to another TSA employee (a man) to come over and give me a 'full inspection'. He proceeded to take me behind a partition, which really wasn't a partition at all as it was made from see thru plexi-glass, and wand me furiously. My shoes beeped. He then commanded I remove my shoes for further inspection. Again he passes the wand over my entire body and socked feet. This time my metal belt buckle beeped. Now I had to unbuckle my pants in front of numerous other travelers and allow the inspector to take a peek at what I had behind my belt buckle. After he determined I carried no weapons or bombs and that I wore boxers from the GAP, he let me go. As I sat down to put my shoes back on (they had been submitted to a bomb testing device) the man voluntarily explained the processes and procedures of the TSA and in an almost apologetic tone he stated that he was just doing his job. Well good for him. I 'm glad that my taxes are paying for my inconvenient searches. Attention CSUSM students! Next time you fly, be aware of the new and 'improved' airport security. You may be patted, wanded, and probed, but I guarantee you will feel completely free of any violation. Until it happens again. And again. And again. Then you too will begin to wonder how the TSA has improved airport security, if not only to irritate, violate, and harass thousands of innocent Americans everyday. Austin Myers Junior, Social Science major � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2002-2003</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The thirteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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"It's the curse of middle management," she said. The course scheduling process is much more complex than most people realize, and thè upcoming budget crisis has only made it more complicated than before. Several factors must be juggled when the department chairs determine when, where, and how many sections of a course will be offered. The needs of both the major and of general education (GE) requirements are considered. Every department offers several GE courses, which must be taken by all students. Enough classes for the department's major also have to be offered, but these classrooms can be hard tofilldue to their specialized nature. An attempt is made to offer major courses at a variety of times, but usually only one section of a particular course is. offered per semester or year. Attempts are made to offer courses in "a consistent, predictable way," said the chair of the mathematics department, professor Linda Holt. If several classes are only available once per year, schedulers will attempt to consistently offer courses during the same semesters. Class A is always available in the spring, class B is always in the fall. These major classes are arranged like this to avoid conflict. See SCHEDULE, page 5 TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 11. 2003 STATE OF THE CAMPUS ADDRESS Tempers Flared as the State of the Campus Address, turned into a State of the Parking Address By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer A As President /\ Alex Gonzalez took i V . the stage, students started to gather around the microphone, like lions stalking their prey, as they anxiously waited their turns to ask questions of the panelists last Monday, Feb. 3. , " About 50 students gathered at the Mezzanine Plaza, with the unforgiving sun beating on panelists' heads, in order to find out what the school president and the panelists had to say about the current situation at Cal State/ San. Marcos. Gonzalez began by talking about the budget, and he said that the increase in parking fees is not related to the tuition hike. According to Gonzalez, the California state government does not fund parking facilities; money that is used to finance a parking structure must come directly through parking fees, therefore the increase in parking fees was needed and fees will continue and ASI Corporate Secretary to increase. Erik Roper introduced the panelists then asked the Before Gonzalez took salivating students to keep the stage, Associated their questions short and to Students Incorporated (ASI) the point. The State of the President Jocelyn Brown Campus Address is set for the began the "State of the same purpose that the U.S. Campus Address" with ASI president's State of the Union announcements ranging Address, yet Cal State San from protests on the recent Marcos's State of the Campus tuition increase, which is Address was very different. scheduled for next month in Aside from addressing the Sacramento to free movie student body, students were nights sponsored by ASI. allowed to ask the president, as well as panelists, questions Brown also announced the about CSUSM and its current new Solidarity Fund, which events. will let teachers and staff who feel guilty about the increase in parking fees donate money Parking that will benefit students. According to Brown, At the opening of the President Alex Gonzalez will question and answpr session, be thefirstone to donate $100 senior Joshua Goldsmith from his personal income. suggested that students According to Keith Speers, should pay parking according ASI's executive director, ASI to their level in e ducation;.. is currently working with seniors should not be paying the Financial Aid office in the same as freshmen." an attempt to find out how "There was nothing done to the money that is received pro-rate parking," Goldsmith from staff members will said. There was nothing done be distributed among the to pro-rate parking for seniors students. who will not benefit from the parking structure they are Senior CSUSM student financing and student input See ADDRESS, page 5 R ecycling a t C SUSM: Helping you to help t h e By ERIK ROPER Pride Staff Writer ^'Americans use four million plastic bottles every hour, yet only one out of four is recycled/' "Recycling one glass bottle saves enough electricity to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours." "Producing à soda can from recycled aluminum uses 96% less energy than manufacturing a can from ore and produces 95% less air pollution and 97% less water pollution/' planet These are the sorts of T un Facts' that Cai State San Marcos' self-proclaimed 'Green Team' was passing out to students at winter break orientation sessions. The Green learn is the group responsible for the winter 2003 upgrades to Cal State San Marcos' recycling program. The Green Team is made up of facilities services administrative analyst Mui Sullivan, facilities services account technician Vieki Graff, and the facilities services lead recycling custodial maintenance and * events coordinator, Carl Hanson. See RECYCLING, page 3 V OL. 10 N O. 18 M ilitary S tudents a ffected b y I raqi C onflict By MEGEPPEL Pride Staff Writer The conflict in Iraq has spurred a recent media frenzy. Local news has focused on troops leaving for the Gulf and the nationwide news has been focused on the words of President George Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell. It is obvious that important decisions are being made during this and the last few months. These decisions are important to CSUSM students because they directly involve the young citizens, a large percentage of whom are members of the military. This is especially true with the large numberof CSUSM students who are currently enlisted in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and service reserves. There are also approximately 600 CSUSM students who aire Veterans, according to Corkie Lee, veterans affairs representative at CSUSM. Tim Bills, associate dean of students, See IRAQ, page 2 What's in a _ name? C S U S M v s. Cal State San Marcos By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer Students who attend California State University, San Marcos, know the university as CSUSM, Cal State San Marcos,, San Marcos State, and CSU San Marcos. What most students do not know is that the popular brand name of the school has been changed from CSUSM to Cal State San Marcos. Cal State San Marcos is the trademark that students, prospective students, faculty, staff, and off-campus community members see on official letterhead, business cards, and banners along Craven Drive and Campus View Way. Markings on university vehicles as of a year and a half ago have also been changed, based on a decision made by the Academic Program Committee and by recommendation of the Academic Program Marketing Task Force. See NAME, page 5 �2 NEWS Tuesday, February 11, 2003 was ignored, Goldsmith said. "A 50$ rebate with a diploma will alleviate students that paid for the increased parking fees," Goldsmith said sarcastically. addressed the parking issue was set up in order t o get input f rom students, said Linda Leiter, associate vice president for human relations and campus enterprises. A town hall meeting that Leiter also said that since the state government doesn't give universities t he necessary money t o build parking structures, t he increase i n parking fees was needed t o meet the needs of the growing campus. Iraqi Conflict f rom page 1 explained that knowing the definite number of students on active duty is difficult because they may not always inform the school about their military status. He did, however, explain th#t during this semester, the school is experiencing the largest number of students than ever before in CSUSM history who have not enrolled or dropped their classes due to deployment notices. Bills noted that many of the students who are still attending are getting forms to withdraw from classes for the same reason. largely based in Miramar and Camp Pendleton received deployment orders. Recently, 17,000 reservists were called into duty, bringing the total number of National Guard and reservists to over 110,000. With so many young people leaving on duty and San Diego's large military role, it brings the conflict close to home at CSUSM. History major Tory Acosta is in the process ofbeing commissioned by the Army aviation unit after he graduates in May. He said "some people [on campus] might think The office of the Dean of I'm war monger [because of my Students is also seeing an influx plans]." He believes that he will of spouses of both reservists and not be involved with the current people on active duty. There has Iraq conflict due to the length been a great deal of financial of his training, however if he concern for these spouses due was to be involved, it would not to the departure of their loved change his planls. Acosta believes ones. Bills commented that in that he is doing his duty and the past week the office has has the mentality for a career in seen approximately 30 students the Army. He wants students at under any number of these CSUSM to understand that people circumstances - a huge increase in the military know that war is from semesters previous, even only fought as a last resort, and he believes that the military's desire after September 11th. to avoid war is often minimized I n January, 45,000 Marines, on a liberal campus such as ESCONDITK) EL NORTE FLORIST, 1024 WEI NortePkwy Escondido, CA 92026 (760) 746-616! (800) 322-6611 Ken & Connie Webb Owners Kn JBTRIDE "We don't have t o rely on the university t o solve our problems," said Shawn Harris, history major, "Why pay $150 for p arking permits when there is plenty of parking in the surrounding communities. We can park our cars on top of the hill and skateboard our way t o school. I know they (surrounding communities) will love that." Diversity CSUSM. Nick Roost, a biology major and senior, is a part of the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP). As a member of MECP he plans to get his degree and become an officer in the Marines. Roost remains active duty enlisted, but due to his involvement in MCEP, he is unable to be deployed until he graduates. He said that he doesn't feel that the Iraq conflict is affecting his current experience at CSUSM. As final decisions about the conflict draw near, it is unavoidable that CSUSM students will be affected along with the rest of the nation. As students make decisions about their feelings about the possible war, friends and classmates are preparing to be involved directly, in the conflict, reminding this campus that war is never as far as the battlefield. the question about the curb parking Williams said that, "Parking services knew there would b e a tight crunch last semester therefore curb parking was allowed. Curb parking was ultimately suspended because " the risk outweighed the benefit." According to Williams, " This semester there is ample parking, even during the busiest times." Shuttles Parking and Curb A manda Davenport, Liberal Studies, asked about t he shuttles that ran last spring and were cancelled last semester, that she did not know about at the time because of improper advertising according t o Davenport, and why the shuttles were done away with. Davenport also asked about the curb parking and why that was stopped as well. "The shuttle service was not cost effective," Coordinator of Business and Technology Robert Williams answered, and so the service was stopped. Williams also added that [The San Diego Union Tribune every parking lot was less than 4/10 of a mile and contributed to this article.] students were not using the shuttle serviced To answer A s her voice cracked with intense emotion, President of the Black Student Union and student Honee Folk stated, "We lost a Black staff member and t wo students recently [who moved t o other campuses]. What are you doing about diversity on campus? Everybody benefits f rom a culturally diverse campus." " The issue of Black individuals leaving this campus is bigger than j ust the two staff members and at least two students that have l eft u s this semester alone " Folk said in an interview a fter the campus address. " The fact of the matter remains that there i s no push f rom any entity, department or administrator on campus to replenish the numbers we're losing, and you can forget about a move to increase those percentages!" A s a silence came over the students and panelists alike, D ean of Students Jonathan Poullard said that h e spent the weekend t hinking of ways to recruit and retain diversity once again. " This problem does not have a short-term solution," Poullard stated. ïgM �THE PRIDE FEATURE Tuesday, February 11,2003 3 Recycling page 1 T hese, d ays nearly everything,is r e e v elar Behind The Scenes Although the recycling program here at Cal State San Marcos garnered national recognition last year, many around the campus community felt that it had a lot of room for improvement. One such person was a former Cal State San Marcos employee and recycling program coordinator, Nancy Quinn. Quinn had been working diligently toward improving the program, but when the state of California announced budget cuts to the CSU system last semester, Quinn was let go. A nnette N orris p itches in t o help p rotect t he e nvironment. Erik Roper/The Pride with rubber baffle equipped lids, and more recycling that it is both possible and probable that they can meet bins all around campus. this goal. Indeed, Graff felt confident that Cal State San Marcos was actually "heading towards a day when we'll According to the Green Team, one of the most produce zero waste." common complaints about the old recycling bins was that one had to actually open the lid to put something Future Plans The current Green Team voluntarily formed after in. But the new recycling bins have a rubber baffle in Quinn's departure to carry on t h e j f f t that Quinn had the lid, much like what is found over garbage disposals Unfortunately for the Green Team, there is a lot of started on the recycling program, "When Nancy left we in common household sinks. This allows users to simply j|vork to be done before Cal State San Marcos can claim were kind of lost:..all three of us felt that if we didn't drop recyelables into the bins with minimal effort. Based t o produce zero waste. According to the way the team attempt to continue Nancy 's work, that no one would, on their experience, the Green Team felt that the best sees it, educating the campus community about the and it would fall by the wayside.: .mostly, we just didn't; way t o encourage recycling at Cal State San Marcos benefits of recycling is ultimately more important than want to drop the ball," said Hanson. in the near future would be to make it as easy and as increasing the number of recycling bins on campus. accessible as possible. Distributing literature regarding recycling at the latest "There's so much to do and there's only the three of orientation session was a first step in this direction. us," said Hanson, r eftping to the Green Team's behind Other things this team has done to increase the ease of the scenes work. While this challenge might give some recycling at Cal State San Marcos include putting small In the future, the Green Team would like to develop cause for pause, the Green Team doggedly continues to recycling bins, aka, "stackables" next to as many outdoor its website, www.csusm.edu/facilities/Recycle.htm, attempt to raise awareness about recycling despite the jtrashcans as possible, installing large black steel "one into a comprehensive recycling information resource. difficulties. l. container fits all" recycling centers next to the Science According to Graff, another thing the Green Team is Hall 2, Arts, and University Hall buildings, and keeping doing to advance recycling on campus is that they've The Green Team also recognizes the fact that the some of the old "baffle-less" recycling bins t o cover the begun talking to the office of Student and Residential recycling program would be impossible without the areas of campus they could not equip with the "baffle- l ife (SRL) about the possibility o fjSRL adjusting its diligent work of jfteany facilities personnel. "All our equipped" bins. The team asserts that the goal is to have posting policy to require that all documents approved behind-the-scenes research and program development pi stackable recycling bin next to every outdoor trashcan for posting must be recyclable. It is hoped that this might would be for naught if we didn't have all those great on campus and to have a "baffle-equipped" recycling help rid Cal State San Marcos of a lot of un-recyclable facilities people making sure that the program works on bin in every almost every outdoor spot that used to be day-glow neon colored papers. a daily basis" said Gfeaff. Hanson and Sullivan added that the home of a "baffle-less" bin. According to Hanson, with the implementation of the new recycling bins they the really great thing about the "stackables" is that now According t o Sullivan, who d ells the most with the had also changed the? ¡recycling collection schedule f br users can put any sort of recyclable item iri t hep and disposal corporation EDCO, EDQO cannot recycle any facilities staff from a %eeldy to a daily pickup. "It may everything would b e sorted and recycled whereas before, neon colored paper. This is why the Green Team asked sound counterintuitive! but we [facilities] actually save they were only used for the collectioi* of plastic bottles the University Mail and Copy Center to stop using the time by doing it this and the workers seem to like md aluminum cans* astro-brite post-it notes it had been using. The Green it better because now t heyBp't have to spend half of one Team has also tried to worfeilvith Public Safety to find whole work day every weei$®llecting recyclables" said • r e c y c l a b l e these d a^,* said a way to keep those glossy un-recyclable club ads off Hanson. to pointed of campus. There are s ajiany other projects and forms t o t ie Del Mar Fairgrounds as an example because they rfllitra-campus advocacy this team plans to do in the New Changes recycle a wfeopping 93 percent of th@$iwaste. Srflivan f uture that it would b e impossible to list them all. said that currently Cal State San M a n ^ p q ^ i S T w y Some of the ideas discussed a summer respectable 43 percent of the waste it p iiduces, but she The Green,Tpftm meets every Monday at 10 a.m. in the brainstorming session, which are n (^|;yysible on adjied that this is not the time for Cal State San Marcos Public Sa||jpl>uilding on La Moree Road. They welcome campus, are stickers on the trash cans r emind!^ people to become complacent in its efforts because of state law, anyoiie Merested in helping to raise awareness about to not put cans and bottles in them, visible renHilters Assembly Bill 75, which wjll require all state institutions recycling to join their efforts and become a member of to recycle posted on bulletin boards around campu§|! fcggcle or divert at least 50 percent of all waste they Cal State San Marcos' one and only Green Team. implementation of more user-friendly recycling bins prclf®|^:2®|p!4. 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E-mail: pride@rcsusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/pride The Pride �and other obstacles some students face By SARA COLBRESE Pride Staff Writer "At the beginning of last semester I was excited to start college. I had chosen my classes and I thought that it was going to be easy. Unfortunately within* the first couple of weeks I noticed that I was having more trouble in my classes that the average student." This is a typical struggle for students with learning disabilities, especially once they reach the college level. It is difficult for many to admit they are experiencing academic difficulties, but once they do, they no longer have to fight the battle alone. " I kept trying to brush off what was going on. One day while trying to write a paper I had a difficulty one has in processing Opportunity Program (EOP). v phonological information is Kornher stresses that the called Dyslexia. When a student university level of education has difficulty with the reordering and processing of mathematics it is different than that of K-12. Teachers are not generally CSUSM V Disabled Student is called Dyscalculia. responsible for identifying Services (DSS) has much to offer students with learning disorders. students with disorders. A few of There are no cures or treatments the services offered by DSS are for learning disabilities, however, Therefore, it is important that peer note-taking and quite study "by the time a student reaches if a student suspects she or he rooms for testing. Dr. Kornher, the college level they usually has a learning disability not the psychologist and learning have a good idea about what their .yet diagnosed, she or he is disorder specialist for CSUSM's specific strengths and weaknesses encouraged to seek medical DSS, says that each student is are," said Kornher. DSS strives to evaluation and documentation assessed on a case-by-case basis accommodate those strengths and in order to take advantage of the in order to accommodate their weaknesses. abundant benefits that DSS has specific needs best. to offer. As Kornher said "students Kornher describes a learning usually benefit most from "I was nervous at the beginning Learning disorders are not isability as taking three basic additional tutoring and from of this all, but with the support of d uncommon among college forms: reading, writing, or spending extra time studying." my family and DSS I know that students. According to a study mathematics. While the specifics Tutoring and other types of I will be able to overcome my published in the September 1998 of a learning disorder vary from support at CSUSM are available learning difference and be able to volume of the "College Student Student Support strive for excellence," remarked student to student, the general through Journal," 10.5% of all college term used to describe the Services such as the Educational the CSUSM student. total breakdown and realized that I was going to need some help. So that is when I made the first appointment with Disabled Student Services " explained one CSUSM student, who preferred to remain anonymous. "After meeting with Dr. Kohrner, I was convinced that I was going to need help. I was referred to a psychologist to get some medical treatment for anxiety/depression/ ADD. My first semester was one that I am willing to forget. Right now, I am slowly getting into the system for the help that I need" continued the student. freshmen identify themselves with having a learning disability that requires some kind of accommodation. Rubella, Measles, and Mumps: Oh My! Student Health Services offers free M MR vaccinations By JASON PADILLA Opinion Editor There is still time to clear the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization that is required by CSUSM. Students who are unsure about the current status of their immunization need to contact their physician or doctor in order to clarify the uncertainties. For students sure of their need, the Student Health Services (SHS) clinic will be offering free MMR vaccination shots on Friday Feb. 21, Mar 7 and March 21. MMR vaccines will be held at the SHS clinic located on the corner of corner of Craven and Twin Oaks and are available to all registered students. Those who cannot make the scheduled dates for vaccinations may schedule an appointment for another time. Able to spread from person to person through the air, Measles, Mumps and Rubella are serious diseases. Not only are they serious, but they can also be very annoying to students who find a MMR hold on their registration. The CSU system requires that all students be immunized to MMR prior to their first semester of being enrolled £t a CSU campus. Junior communication major Paul Anderson experienced this first hand. "I didn't even know that measles mumps or rubella was an issue, but apparently I needed the vaccine before I could register for my first semester at CSUSM a few years back," Anderson said. Anderson later went to the SHS clinic and received his vaccine. Many students may not be of the testicles or ovaries, and aware of their MMR vaccine status on occasion, death. The rubella because the shots are usually given (German measles) virus can cause at a very young age - one at 12 to rashes, mild fever, and arthritis 15 months old and the second at 4 (mostly in women). If a woman to 6 years old, although the second gets rubella while she is pregnant, dose can be administered anytime she could have a miscarriage after 28 days from thefirst.Those or her baby could be born with who have never received any serious birth defects. vaccination should consider it not only for registration purposes, but Obviously none of these also for the safety of themselves symptoms are the least bit and others, as the symptoms or enjoyable. Being attacked by MMR are not pleasant. lions, tigers, and bears may prove to be more fun than a case of The measles virus can cause measles, mumps, or rubella, let rashes, coughing, runny nose, eye alone a combination of them. irritation, and fever. It can also lead to ear infections, pneumonia, For those who may be allergic seizures, brain damage, and death. to the immunization or who The mumps virus causes fever, have personal beliefs that would headache and swollen glands. make them unable to receive the It can also lead to deafness, vaccine, a waiver may be obtained meningitis and painful swelling from SHS at the beginning of each semester. The waiver includes a contractual agreement on behalf of the student, which states that in the event of an outbreak on campus, the student will not be allowed on campus until the outbreak is under control. It is also possible to get an MMR titer from a doctor or physician that establishes immunity to the diseases, and removes the requirement from a student's record at SHS. However, getting a simple immunization from the SHS clinic can be beneficial to avoid future registration conflicts, and for overall health and wellness; For more information or to double check mentioned facts, visit the SHS clinic at www.csusm.edu/ shs. T he V alentine C hronicles By CHRIS MARTIN Arts Editor along with St. Marius, began to hold secfret their support. It seemed that the public too, believed in love. The most well wedding ceremonies in order to honor the sanctity of marriage. known visitor of Valentine was It was Rome, the third century, a time of In the tradition of martyrdom the daughter of the man who conquest and tyranny. Emperor Claudius Valentine was apprehended jailed him. Legend dictates II ruled his subjects with an ironfistand for his treachery against the that the two visited often, an uncompromising will. His tenet always state and was subsequently became friends and that he remained "rule or be ruled." For this brought before the Prefect of left her a farewell note and reason, his army had long been entrenched Rome who condemned him signed it "From Your Valenin many bloody campaigns, which in turn to be beaten to death by clubs tine." became increasingly unpopular. Claudius and beheaded on Feb. 14,269 the Cruel, as he was called, was having A.D. During this period of a difficult time recruiting soldiers for his time in the RLoman Empire, military leagues. His reasoning was simple Upon hearing the news a holiday called Lupercalia but ultimately self-defeating. He believed that St. Valentine was impriswas celebrated in the middle that men were opting for marriage and oned and to be executed, the of the month of February. families rather than the life of a soldier. His public responded. People The Lupercalia feasts were solution; cancel all marriages and engage- throughout the city came pagan ceremonies in honor ments in Rome. to visit Valentine and to of a heathen god. One of the throw notes andflowersup ceremonies practiced in the In stepped the good St. Valentine. He, to his cell window to show Lupercalia feasts was the placing of names of young girls in a box and the consequent drawing of these names by boys at random. The boy, along with the girl he selected, were to be partners for the duration of the festival. It has even been reported that the pairing would from time to time result in marriage. The- pastors of the early Christian Church began to do away with the more pagan elements of the religion. In doing so they appear to have chosen Valentine and specifically the day of his demise to cannibalize the memory of their heathen god and incept an entirely new holiday, Valentine's Day. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside Feb. 14 to honor St. Valentine. -This Friday every romantic in western civilization owes a debt of gratitude to St. Valentine and the sacrifice he made as the patron saint of lovers.. or so the story goes. �THE PRIDE According to Holt, the schedule is "highly structured.. so classes don't overlap." Major classes shouldn't conflict with each other. The idea is to let students have access, at some time of the day, to the classes they need. This is even further complicated by the fact that some departments provide prerequisite courses for other majors, or offer classes that are eligible for upper division GE credit. The departments try to work with each other in order to coordinate their schedules. The dean's office is responsible for making sure the schedule is "well balanced" , between GE and majors' courses, said Arts and Sciences Dean Spencer McWiUiams. FEATURE can only hold 35 students. The department chairs have very little control over when a classroom will be available. So, a popular class may be forced to use a smaller classroom. The department chairs interviewed also said that the concerns of instructors are another consideration. The appropriate teacher has to be matched to classes in which they have a certain degree of expertise; a teacher who specializes in vertebrate physiology is not the best choice to lead a microbiology class. Instructors also can't be scheduled at unreasonable hours. A teacher shouldn't have to teach one class at seven in the morning and one at five in the evening, or teach According to Cassel, the four classes in a row. According number of available classes is to Cassel, they need to be at their also a "huge issue." Cal State best performance level. San Marcos has very few of the enormous, auditorium-style The dean's office allocates only lecture halls that are the trademark so much money to each departof a large university, though more ment. If no adjunct professors are being built. While this keeps are available and the budget does the student/faculty ratio low, it not permit hiring another part means that many popular classes time teacher for general educa- What's in a name tion courses, those courses may be cut. Each department also has to make certain that Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) targets are met each semester. These targets are determined by the chancellor of the CSU, and are based on past enrollment. The dean's office then allocates the FTES to each department. There is some negotiation of FTES numbers between departments, but it is a finite number. Each department as a target enrollment uses the numbers, and it determines the budget for that particular department. A majority of the budget goes to f ull time employee salaries, with much of the remainder going toward operating expenses such as labs and equipment. The ambunt of money that each department receives is determined by how well they meet their FTES targets, so classes are scheduled at popular enrollment times. This is one reason there are not as many night sections; night sections don't enroll as heavily as night programs, due primarily day sections. to constraints such as expensive labs. Some departments know The budget crisis will impact that graduate students tend to scheduling in "a really negative work during the day, and may way" said Seleski. Consequently, make efforts to schedule graduate the dean's office is working classes at night. Classes have been on contingency plans, includ- scheduled in the late afternoon in ing offering fewer sections to order to satisfy both the evening increase enrollment and asking and afternoon students. Weekend faculty to teach additional classes, classes have also been offered. explained McWilliams. With less However, these classes have had money for part time faculty, cur- trouble filling up. rent faculty will be teaching many more students. The result of this Concerns over the schedulwill be that even fewer courses ing of major courses should be will be taught at night. All the addressed to the chair of specific departments are committed to departments. The schedule is putting out as many courses as worked out far in advance, so they can, but without any money concerns should be voiced as soon in the adjunct faculty budget, sec- as possible. Most of the recorded tions are likely to be cut. complaints have been f rom students nearing graduation, who With a student body that needs cannot work their few remaining a variety of sections offered at a classes into their schedule. To range of times, it could be dif- avoid these problems, students ficult to make everyone happy. are encouraged to plan ahead and "You can't please everyone," said work with advisors. Cassel. "You go on past practice and try new things, see how they According to Holt, the 'Math go," she added. Some of the new for Elementary Schools' course things that are being tried include that is required for elementary Program for Adult College Edu- teachers is now a night course, cation (PACE), which enables because an advisor reported that students in four majors to earn students requested it at night. their degrees going solely at night. Student input can affect changes Similar programs have been tried in the schedule, even with the in other majors and canceled due other factors involved. Holt said, to lack of interest. "We learn about specific requests and we try to accommodate Not every major can offer them." munications. Brodowsky said, "I do not want The Pride or anybody else to construe that a small group of people met in secret to change the name of the university In fact, the change from page 1 of the logo and name were introduced at the University Rick Moore, director of communications, headed up convocation in front of all faculty and staff and representathe task force, which included: Glen Brodowsky (Faculty tives of student organizations more than a year ago." from College of Business Administration), Alice Quiocho (Faculty from College of Education), Zhiwei Xiao Laura Craig, a senior communication major, reacted to (Faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences), Bonnie the name brand change saying, "I think that something as Biggs (Faculty from the Library), Gary Means (Dean dramatic as changing the" brand name of the university of Extended Studies), Terrie Rodriguez (Representative should be debated and decided upon by students, faculty, from Enrollment Services), Alvaro Rangel-Villasenor and staff. We are a family here and decisions like these (Representative from Student Affairs), George Cagala should be debated by everyone." (Representative from External Affairs), Yolanda Barraza (former ASI VP, business major - Student Representative), Moore was also available to comment on the task force and Community Representatives - Brenda Nouskajian, decision. "The Academic Program Committee recomBetsy Fitzpatrick, and Terry Vitiello of Quantum Commended the change to the President's Cabinet, which approved it," he said. The North County The Academic Program Committee is an organiHigher Education Alliance AmmmmBk zation that assesses the effectiveness and viability of NCHEA degree programs, and does their best to improve the A Higher Education Consortium of MraCosta College—Palomar College—CSUSM quality of these educational programs. The Academic Program Marketing Task Force is a group formed to Student Representatives For Its Board create plans of action to better reach, market, and get recognition for Cal State San Marcos. Moore One From Palomar & One From MLraCosta also added, "The group also did many other things, hat? The North County Higher Education Alliance seeks two students to represent transfer students to CSUSMfromPalomar and MraCosta. such as recommend the 'tagline' Were Building A Place for You! and messages for each of the major • j l igibility? Any student who completed the first two years of their college/university education at 'either Palomar or MraCosta College and who has completed at least one semester of work at CSUSM target groups (students, community members, and may apply f or this position. . employees)." W 1 ^ Responsibilities? The Student Representative t o die NCHEA Board must be willing and able to: •> Meet monthly—the fourth Tuesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. — with the Board; •t* Represent to the Board the issues, concerns, and needs of transfer students as they make the transition from the community colleges to CSUSM; and •> Perform one of the following tasks: • serve as web weaver for the NCHEA web site @ www, csusm. edu/nchea. or . • help with editing and publishing official NCHEA documents, or • some other task as arises during the year. a mpensation? Each Student Representative will receive $250.00 per semester to compensate them for completion of specific tasks such as those delineated above T o A ppfy? Please submit a Letter of Interest in which you explain — in no more than a paragraph — why you want t o represent transfer students on the NCHEA Board In addition, please submit a copy of your CSUSM transcript and your Palomar or MraCosta transcript Be sure to include your telephone number and e-mail address so that we can contact you for interviews and/or information about the Board Submit to Vicki Golich, Director, NCHEA Board CRA1255 - Faculty Center California State University San Marcos Tuesday, February 11, 2003 5 As to why the brand name was changed, Moore responded, "The Academic Program Marketing Committee felt that in this region, where most of the campuses are known by their initials, it would help San Marcos to stand out by using words* rather than letters. Also, the group felt that 'Cal State San Marcos seemed less formal, friendlier, and more welcoming to incoming students, who were our highest priority target group." The decision to make Cal State San Marcos the brand name trademark of the university was made in September 2000 by the Academic Program Marketing Task Force. This change was announced to the campus at the Fall Convocation a year and a half ago and put into effect at the start of the fall 2001 semester. An email was sent out to all the task force members to ask if they would comment on this meeting and the decision that was made, but few responded and the ones who did only referred The Pride to Rick Moore for the group's official statement. When asked if students were officially notified of this change and how, Moore stated, "Students were represented on the committee. I do not know if their representative 'officially' notified ASI or students. The change in the university mark did not affect the Cougar mark that is used by student groups." Why are students not in the know? Most students were unaware of this change to the brand name and were not sure why it took place. According to Moore, there was no known form of notification for the student body, because at the time there was no "in the loop" email and the Cougar Channel did not exist. Since the change took place a year and a half ago, there has not been a lot of discussion about it among the student body. Brodowsky added, "I wonder why, at this time, this is being followed up on as a high priority issue as if it were breaking news." In answer to his question, The Pride did not report on this issue at the time because it was not a public pertinent announcement that had been made to the student body, and now as the brand name is used, the focus on the correct term is at hand. According to Moore, the response to the change was stated as, "Enthusiastic acceptance. Some faculty were concerned that we had taken the word 'university' out of the mark, so we developed an academic mark for them to use in certain circumstances, such as when submitting papers or research findings and when conducting academic business outside of the northern San Diego region. Albie Hewlett, a senior communication major, also commented to the name brand change. "We as students are the ones who use this title to acknowledge our university. It is something as simple as a name that can help build an individual's school pride and this can be particularly important for a university like CSUSM!" Hewlett said. �Ü Campus B eat Question: INTO HIGH GEAR! "What does Valentine's Day mean to you?' 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(3) (l) (l) (2) Elections are to be held ONLINE from March 17&-March 2 0* For more «formation you ean contact Aiti Patel Elections Committee Chair at patel004@csusm.edu �THE PRIDE ENTERTAINMENT • Tuesday, February 11,2003 7 ALBERT CHONG Brings Startling Images to San Marcos From right to left, The Almighty Dollar, Nature Mystic, and Portals to the Past, original art by A lbert C hong w hose work is currently o n exhibition at t he C SUSM library. Photos courtesy of "The official website of Albert Chong." By J EFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer Sub-conscious visions break into the waking world this month, as t he Cal State San Marcos Library Gallery displays the a rt of A lbert Chong. i mage" and that he preferred t he viewer to bring his include R astafaria, Roman Catholicism, Santeria or her own interpretations to the images contained and Yoruba provided much of t he m edium in which i n his a rt. Chong's art developed. Many of the ritualistic scenes in Chong's work have their origins in t he religion W hen the subject of inspiration came up, Chong of Yoruba, which originated in West A frica and somewhat hesitantly spoke of wholesale visions arrived i n the Caribbean via A frican slaves. Raised entering h is m ind as if f rom the outside. Chong a Roman Catholic, Chong does not p ractice any of stated that persistent visions become the material for the Caribbean religions, but the totems and symbols artistic expression. Chong's hesitancy was u nneces- of these faiths add to the arcane quality of his work. sary, as men and women of genius in all fields of Crucifixes and other Roman Catholic images, as endeavor throughout the centuries have described well as Chinese ancestor worship in the f orm of old themselves as channels for inspiration rather t han photographs of relatives, round out Chong's religious the originators of their inventions, and the results of iconography Chong's creative shamanism are astonishing. Like a musical piece by Debussy or a Van Gogh paintChong w as b orn in Kingston, Jamaica in 1958 ing, Chong's photographic manipulations blur the and is of m ixed A frican and Chinese ancestry. H e lines between perception and hallucination, perhaps currently lives in Colorado where he is associate stimulating the viewer t o a new and more fluid state professor of art/photography. Chong holds a Master of consciousness. of Fine A rts degree f rom XJCSD and taught at the Aged, yellowing, black and white photographs are j uxtaposed with bright tropical blossoms. Shadowy specters dance in eldritch r ituals/ Coyote skulls g rin knowingly. T he photograph of a scaly A rmadillo foraging f or eggs i n a b ird's nest taps into some antediluvian circuit in t he b rain, evoking an unnamable sensation at once alluring and d readful. These are some of the evocative images contained in A lbert Chong's photographic art. Images incompatible and contradictory at the level of w aking consciousness that achieve the sublime yet inexpressible m eaning of dreams. D uring a presentation of his work at Cal State San M arcos on F ebruary 6, a m ember of the School of Visual A rts in N ew York f rom 1986-1988 audience asked Chong t o explain t he m eaning of Much of the influence b ehind Chong's photogra- and at M ira Costa College in Oceanside, California some of t he symbols inhabiting h is work. Chong phy can be traced to his birthplace: Jamaica. T he froml989-1991. politely declined saying that "definitions limit t he religious traditions and rituals of the Caribbean that M ARKETING I NTERNSHIP Poway California 30 - 40 Hours per Week PROTOCOL, a foil service direct marketing company conveniently located in Poway California, seeks a college student to serve as a marketing intern for approximately one semester, A senior or graduate business or marketing major is preferred. 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Aquí en Estaactitud sumamente negativa hacia ~ audiencia estadounidense y de dos Unidos no se le enciman así los mexicanos, la actriz mexicana críticos de cine, que la película por que aquí esta todo el tiempo, y Salma Hayek da a entender que está siendo considerada para un pueden entrevistarla fácilmente. no necesita más de México para posible Oscar, ya que ya recibió "Aquí vengo y traigo mis el desarrollo de su carrera y fama, un Globo de Oro el pasado mes. películas, genero trabajo para a pesar de que México la baya Toda esta pila de halagos, premios sacado adelante, respaldado, y y entrevistas importantes hacia la México, trato de hacer proyectos ayudado desde sus inicios hasta protagonista Salma Hayek parece que den una buena imagen de su posición actual en Hollywood. incrementar su arrogancia hacia México en el mundo y lo hago la prensa mexicana hasta igno- con muchísimo cariño", subrayó rarla, por que tal parece que para la actriz. Consideró además que Mientras tanto, aquí en Estados Unidos, será difícil hablar Salmita, ya la prensa mexicana es su participación en cintas como de Frida Kahlo sin pensar en innecesaria y otros países mere- Frida ayudan a elevar el nombre Salma Hayek. Aquí, la actriz cen más atención y respeto que su de México en la cinematografía mundial, y sugirió que eso es recibe premios y halagos por país de origen. algo que se debería apreciar. todas partes. Salma hasta ha Salma Hayek dijo en una ent- "México representa el 1% junto sido catalogada como "una mujer mexicana exitosa". Pero revista con la cadena Univisión, con muchos países de Latinoatal parece que ella solo quisiera "Sigo viniendo porque amo a mérica de la taquilla internacio9 cortarle a la frase y cambiarla México y amo a la gente de mi nal y mis películas se ven en todo por "una mujer exitosa". No voy país, a pesar de que me tratan tan el mundo", enfatizó. Desde su a negar que Hayek no sólo logró mal los periodistas". Parece como llegada a México, la joven actriz un extraordinario parecido físico si no hubiese nacido en México y se ha mostrado "reacia a dar entcon l a artista nacida en 1907, y crecido con la prensa mexicana a revistas" lo que le ha valido malos que también la actriz veracruz^na su alrededor. Además, a los peri- comentarios de algunos medios le ganó la batalla a Madonna y a odistas mexicanos siempre se les de comunicación según destacó la Jennifer López para llevar a cabo ha conocido como personas que cadena Univisión en su portal. Por DIANA K. CABUTO Redactora de The Pride Llegué a pensar que la prensa y los medios mexicanos estaban exagerando, que se le envidiaba a la pobre actriz por haberse ido a Estados Unidos a buscar nuevas fronteras, que por "traicionar a México" se le tenía resentimiento, que se le tenía coraje por estar dejando dinero al cine americano y por haber logrado en menos de 10 años lo que muchos no han logrado en 20. Tal vez de esta manera es como ella lo mira, o como ella lo quiere v er Sin embargo, ahora me doy cuenta qüe otras celebridades mexicanas o de otra nacionalidad latina que han triunfado en el extranjero son igualmente criticadas al momento de no responder a la prensa mexicana, como es el caso del cantante mexicano Luis Miguel. A pesar dé su fama, hasta Luis Miguel es criticado por sus entrevistas exclusivas y escasas. La diferencia con Luis Miguel es que él no se queja, tomando en cuenta que así es la vida del espectáculo. dicen algunas cuantas personas. Que comprenda que no por que algunos mexicanos critiquen su película por coraje a su actitud, esto quiera decir que todo México la este atacando y que ella ataque a todos por igual y comience con su actitud arrogante a cambio. Como ya mencioné, a Salma Hayek se le han reconocido sus éxitos y se ha hablado muy bien de sus proyectos y de su talento. Tal parece que nada más busca pretextos para alejarse más de su país y divagar sólo las cosas negativas de la prensa mexicana. Si es la actriz que dice ser, debería de saber que no siempre se le van a dar halagos y aplausos. Sólo espero que antes de tener esa actitud tan negativa con México y la prensa, que trate de entender que su abandono es la causa de las persecuciones por parte de la prensa, que necesita ser un poco más accesible, y que todo actor profesional pasa por estas cosas, que ella no es la única. Quisiera invitar a Salma a que no se deje llevar por lo que Who needs Valentine's Day? there are few greater pleasures than witnessing that one student who takes up the whole staircase in University Hall with a 20pc box of chocolates. If this was Valentine's Day is stupid. Vegas and bets were to be placed, However, it wasn't always like would you bet in the favor that that. What happened t o the time the person is single and buying when Valentine's Day was fun? those chocolates for pure glutton, Back in the day, Feb 14 meant or would you actually put money blowing off a day of schoolwork to on the underdog and assume they bring everybody a note and some have a loved one? I'm not a math candy. Now that day was f un. major, but I sure know where I Nobody was a couple; nobody would feel safe-with, my money. was single, and yet everyone was Moments such as these bring a bit happy. Sometimes the childhood of joy to Valentine's Day, while reasoning behind things is more others bring a second long lasting enjoyable than its actual reality. However, there are exceptions to Valentine's Day. A parent giving Although the meaning behind feeling of self-questioning. What on earth does Valentine's their children something special Valentine's Day may be pointless A brief moment of selfDay mean when you are an adult? is a good thing; brightening a and warped, it can be mildly f un and even humorous for bystanders questioning may come upon all Other than a pointless d ay' filled child's day can be priceless. such as myself. For example, the single folk just once around with shallow means of expression Valentine's Day. Especially when you see that one person with less personality than cement, or the Student Health Services is advertising, learned about abstinence and had peer person with a face that only a "Condom roses for your valentine." What types of support, SHS wouldn't have so many students mother could love, taking a stroll valentines and services do they offer to students in their waiting room with venereal diseases with their lovely. The month puts who are not sure if they want to be sexually and unwanted pregnancies. active? President Bush is promoting abstinence education programs, but there is no mention of Maria Clarke MEDICINE that on the SHS website. Maybe if more students Graduate Student, Spanish By JASON PADILLA Opinion Editor like candy hearts and chocolate roses, Valentine's Day is more or less a commercialized day for the weak. Basically, marketing exploits those in relationships so pathetic and shallow that the opposite sex feels the need to give their "loved one" a gift; usually in a sad attempt to convince them they don't actually suck. Unfortunately, if you fell victim to buying that special someone a gift, you probably do suck. Thank god February is the shortest month of the year. But that's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about adult relationships that are more or less built on convenience, are nonfunctional, and end up lasting a short while due to inadequacy and the need for attachment. With only the intentions of getting in each other's pants, the simple minds of these relationships are the same simple minds responsible for fueling the evil fires of Valentine's Day. Maybe someday these fires might burn so evil and hot, they w ilt burn the 14th right off the calendar. Cheap prophylactics Space shuttle program Dear Editor: any tangible benefit other than those associated with political, industrial I wish to make a comment and the military. I have problem regarding the article on the etting excited from knowing g Columbia disaster which was that the Hubbell telescope found published in the latest issue of the another Black Hole, or, that Jupiter Pride. has another moon. What have we accomplished by going to the moon IS IT WORTH IT? except bring back some moon rock and sell them for profit. Why risk I join the nation in mourning the lives of people by sending them the tragic deaths of the seven to find out what it's like in Mars. Columbia crew. I mourn all the Death Valley is a pretty close other astronauts who lost their facsimile, yet safer and cheaper. associated with lives in the past including the Experiments Challenger disaster. Is it worth it? medicine? What for? Medicare I mean the tragic loss of several will not cover prescriptions young lives plus the millions, if not afterall. It would benefit all if these billions of dollars spent on this very space experiements produce more dangerous project. I have yet to see and better food at a cheaper price. LETTERS such an emphasis on couples that innocent single men and women fall subject to the tortuous act of witnessing others enjoy company, whether it is romantic or not. The thought arises, am I the only single person left? Suddenly snapping out of this idiotic train of thought, most realize that misery loves company, and couples are probably better off being miserable without you. Hopefully, someday the masses won't feel the need for shallow expressions of endearment on February 14, but until then, some of us will continue to trudge through the ugliness that is Valentine's Day. So, go buy hearts, buy your roses, write a love note in a card, and try not to choke on t h e stupidity-filled chocolates that cost your loved one $2.99. Oh, and please, have a negative Valentine's Day. Don Soriano Facility Services c H RESEARCH Why not do all these experiments in the ocean? Weightlessness can be achieved underwater and less dangerous compared to outer space. We should concentrate more of our exloration in the ocean where we can cultivate fish as food to eat. What's my point? I think we should channel most of our available but meager resources (money and lives) towards more mundane endeavor such as finding cure for cancer, aids and other deseases. What's my point? 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 health military recycling spring 2003 State of the Community veterans https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/aaf94ea6a384f6e9b5bddfaee48d60e8.pdf 707e8bcb3ee421d8cb57f0f33c09bd29 PDF Text Text RNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS The wwwxsusm,©du/pride/ Pnaevi California is in the Red TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25,2003 The Federal Financial Aid Deadline Is Approaching By JEANNE RAUPP SAPP Pride Staff Writer With college costs and fees increasing every semester, many students are looking for ways to subsidize their education costs. For several years, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and the State of California have made financial aid available through a program called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The deadline for applying for student aid for the 2003/2004 academic year is March 3. Anyone with a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate is eligible to apply for needbased student aid. The DOE web site lists all the documents that an applicant must submit as part of the process, including a social security number, a driver's license (if any), tax returns, and bank statements. See FINANCIAL AID, page 2 IRA Fee Voter Information VOL.10N0.20 and CSUSM Is Paying For It By M EG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer system, including CSUSM. T he $142.8 million decrease that may CSU budget will s uffer a reduction target administration costs. While of $260.7 million overall for the the cuts would b e evenly distributed Over the 2003/04 year; this is in addition t o across each campus throughout the weekend of the one-time $43 million reduction CSU system, they could jeopardize Feb. 8-9, the during this academic year. This the CSU mission to maintain a high C a l i f o r n i a kind of drastic budget reduction was quality of education. F a c u l t y last seen in 1992/1993, however the A ssociation 1992/1993 budget did not include the The third concern of the CFA (CFA) met in increase in enrollment and benefit is the $53.2 million cut in student Sacramento in costs that are an issue in this current service f unding. This would directly order to determine how situation. a ffect CSUSM's A rts and Lectures the CSU system will b e affected series. Other areas that would also by California's current budget The CFA report states that there b e a ffected would b e the cultural, cuts. During the meeting, the CFA are three major "areas which will social, and developmental programs produced a nine-page research b e most affected by the decrease offered at CSU schools. report on the status of the CSU in f unds. The first is the $53.4 system within the new California million that will be taken by Other cuts would include a $58.1 budget. changing the student-to-faculty million reduction in academic ratio, and increasing the ratio f rom and institutional support, $12.6 The CFA represents tenure-track 18.9 students for every professor t o million in outreach f unding and a faculty, lecturers, librarians and 19.9 students for every professor. $2 million loss in bilingual teacher counselors within the CSU system. By increasing this ratio, the CFA recruitment. According to their website, the CFA believes that students will receive serves as a representative for these less individual attention f rom their At the same time, Governor Gray groups, and some of its goals are instructors. It is also possible that Davis has provided an allotment of to maintain affordable and quality there will b e a loss of 850 faculty $105.9 million t o f und the 16,000 education, t o protect the CSU positions. The report explains that additional full-time students in California legislature, and t o the loss of faculty positions could be expected in 2003/2004 and $45 advance academic freedom. the result of a decrease in the hiring million t o account for the 8,000 of new instructors, not necessarily u nfunded over-enrollments o f2002/ The report released by the CFA laying o ff existing faculty. 2003. U nfunded over-enrollments explains in greater detail how the were students who enrolled again budget deficits will a ffect the CSU The CFA's second concern is a last fall, but who were not a part See CALIFORNIA, page 2 By CHRIS MARTIN Arts Editor The Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) Fee, which has been in place at CSUSM since the fall of 1991, is a mandatory fee that is paid by the students as part of their tuition, which lends financial aid for campus life activities. The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) has prepared a referendum that proposes an increase in IRA fees. Cal State San Marcos students will have the opportunity to cast their vote on the referendum during the week of March 17-20. The California State School System Executive Order 429 states, "The Instructionally Related Activities Fee was established to provide support for the essential educational experiences and activities that aid and supplement the funSee IRA FEE, page 2 By JASON PADILLA Opinion Editor On Saturday morning, Feb. 22, around 2,000 men, women and children arrived at the downtown San Diego Concourse building for a day of free medical training. The event was the 12th annual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification-training day, hosted by the San Diego and Imperial County chapters of the San Diego A nd Imperial County C hapters Of T he Provide Free CPR Certification American Red Cross. mouth ventilation, also known as CPR, has been saving lives since With over 100 instructors and the 1960's. CPR is commonly an equal number of volunteers, used to resuscitate victims of the Concourse center was cardiac arrest. Irey explained prepared for a long day of CPR that 75 percent of cardiac arrest and first aid training. The event, cases happen at home, and, "If known to be one of the largest a person is unconscious without CPR certification conventions in oxygenated blood, their chances the country, hoped for its largest of survival decrease 10 percent turn out to date. In past years, for every minute they do not crowds of over 1,000 people receive CPR." were common, but the 2,000 mark had yet to be broken. Sue To receive the CPR Irey, Public Information Officer certification, participants were for the San Diego and Imperial required to complete various County Red Cross said, "This courses in first aid. Groups may be the largest one day event gathered with around 15 in the country; we have never participants, and they walked quite reached the 2,000 mark, around to different stations, but today I think we will." where instructors coached their audiences on how to remain Discovered by Drs. James calm and to assess the situation. Elam and Peter Safar, mouth-to- In addition to CPR, participants A merican Red C ross also learned the Heimlich maneuver. The American Red Cross provided practice dummy torsos so people could benefit from hands on experience. San Diego resident Peter Jenson commented, "Even though I am already certified, events like this are fantastic refresher courses to be prepared for unfortunate situations." Irey added, "Because there are over 2 million people in the country suffering from cardiopulmonary disease, knowing CPR is essential." For more information or dates of future courses, contact a local chapter of the Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800667-2968. �I R A F e e from page 1 damental mission of the institu- (Celebration of indigenous groups tion." of Oaxaca) and the Women's Leadership Conference. The most prominent activities that the IRA Fee currently Students on every campus subsidizes at CSUSM are: The within the Cal State system have Arts and Lectures Series, The approved the IRA Fee. Since Pride Student Newspaper, Inter- its inception twelve years ago, collegiate Athletics, the Annual each student at CSUSM has been Pow Wow, and the Intercultural paying $5 per semester. The curSpeaker Series. Other notable rent range of the fee is between $4 activities funded by the IRA and $111 with a statewide CSU Fee include Garabatos (Spanish average of $34.19 per student per Literary Magazine), Guelaguetza academic semester. The SFAC has FINANCIAL A ID f rom page 1 Approximately three to four weeks after submitting the required application and documents, the DOE will send a Student Aid Report to the student and to the colleges indicated by the student. This report tells the student approximately how much financial aid he or she can expect to receive, and how much their family will be expected to contribute. The amount that each student will receive is based upon a combination of factors, including financial need. Each college may have its own method for determining how much each student is entitled to under the program. of t he expected n umber of t hat t his w ill lessen t he c hance i ncrease d oes n ot include t he r eturning students. of a d ecrease i n faculty. 10 p ercent i ncrease s een f or t he s pring 2 003 semester. A s previously r eported b y A lso d iscussed i n t he Feb. T his m eans t hat C SUSM f ullThe Pride on Feb. 4, C SUSM 4 article w as t he 25 p ercent time s tudents w ill b e p aying D irector of C ommunications f ee i ncrease approved f or approximately $1,235 i n f ees R ick M oore a ddressed t he $45 u ndergraduate students, f or t he f all 2 003 semester. m illion w hen h e explained t hat coupled w ith a 2 0 p ercent f ee t his m oney is d ifficult t o p ut i ncrease f or g raduate students. T he r eport e xplains t hat b ack into t he school, due t o t he T his w ill result i n a $212.2 t he CFA a grees t hat if t he u ncertainty about t he n umber m illion i ncrease in t he b udget, C SU s ystem c ontinues t o of r eturning students every of w hich $70.9 m illion w ill b e s uffer r eductions, it w ill b e semester. T his m oney is also devoted t o t he State University u nable t o p rovide h igh q uality t o b e u sed in order t o o ffset G rant p rogram, w ith t he i nstruction a nd t o m aintain t he increase of t he student-to- r emainder u sed t o c ounteract student a ccess. T he CFA p lans faculty ratio. T he CFA h opes t he budget decreases. T his t o work w ith t he C alifornia For questions concerning the IRA fee increase contact Francine Martinez, vice president of Student Affairs at francine@csusm.edu or to receive a copy of the referendum, stop by Craven Hall 5306. State S tudent A ssociation in o rder t o develop g uidelines f or f uture s tudent f ee i ncreases. The Pride w ill c ontinue its coverage o n t he s tate budget crisis, a s well a s h ow it a ffects C SUSM, as i nformation b ecomes available. [To find more i nformation on t he CFA's finding, visit t he CFA website at w ww.calfac.org] Cal S tate U niversity S an M arcos U niversity P olice: O n t he R ise a nd In D emand! By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos has its own police department, which patrols the campus and has concurrent jurisdiction with the San Marcos Police Department within a one-mile perimeter around the campus. Their patrolling services are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and have been in the service of CSUSM for approximately 10 years. For more information about financial aid and scholarships that are available through CSUSM, visit their web site at http://www.csusm.edu/finaid. Application forms are available in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. You may also request information by calling (760) 750-4850, or by e-mail at finaid@csusm.edu. However, many CSUSM students do not know about the existence of this department. Such is the case of Miranda Romero. Romero, a junior sociology major, was not aware of the CSUSM University Police and commented, "I feel safer knowing that we have police officers on campus. This is especially important for students who have classes at night!" Editorial 1 a three-year plan to incrementally raise the fee to reach the system wide average. The SFAC argues that their proposal for smaller fee increases, over a longer period of time, will minimize the economic strain placed on students, To receive funding from IRA in a period already plagued by fees, organizations must undergo inflated student fees. an annual proposal process. A committee, which is comprised If this referendum passes, the IRA Fee will increase to $20 from mostly of students, decides how the summer of 2003 until fall of and to whom allocations will be 2004 where it will be increased to provided. Proposals are judged on a number of factors including the direct benefit to students, the breadth of opportunities to reach a wide array of student interests/ needs, and the opportunity to build an instructional experience that is supported through relevant activities. California in the red from page 1 The application can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov, and is available in English and Spanish. The web site directs applicants through the process. Any questions not answered on the web site can be directed to 1-800-4.FED-AID (1-800433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665. Hearing impaired students may contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913. Lead Editor Lead Editor Design Editor News Editor Feature Editor Arts Editor Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor $25. Then an increase will not be seen until the fall of 2005 when it will raise to $30. Fees will not again be increased until the fall of 2006 when it will reach maturation at $35. If all the funds are not used within the academic year, the remainder will be rolled over into the following year. Aiyssa Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Desmond Earca Gai! Tarantino Jennifer Acee Chris Marti» Jaso» Padilla Martha Sarabia Jessica Krone Desmond Barca Letaaa Naholowaa Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall The officers that students often see driving through campus, walking the hallways, and keeping the peace are not security guards, but sworn police officers who are part of a state police agency, which serves as the California State University (CSU) campus police. There are 22 campuses within the CSU system that have their own established University Police Departments and sworn law enforcement officers. What do the University Police do? Cal State University San Marcos police patrol the campus and immediate proximity to make sure that it is safe for students, faculty, and community members. Chief of Police Tom Schultheis commented, "I would like the students to know that we have a very professional and diverse police department. Our mission is to provide a safe aca- campus. demic learning environment." Other duties of the university The department offers a free police include an escort service seminar for women and children for students walking to and from called Rape Aggression Defense their cars, the enforcement of the (RAD). RAD training is offered speed limit and other proper drivat different times throughout ing practices, writing tickets for the year; the schedule and loca- illegally parked vehicles in red tion for upcoming classes can be zones, unauthorized zones, .and found on the CSUSM University hazardous situations, and assistPolice website. Executive director ing San Marcos law enforcement of RAD, Larry Nadeau, lists the agencies in patrolling and enforcpurpose of RAD on its website as ing the law in the surrounding being "To develop and enhance areas around campus property. the options of self defense, so they may become viable conCampus police officers are not siderations to the woman who is responsible for handing out the attacked." parking tickets that many students receive for parking without The university police also a valid permit, or parking in lots offer services known as Crime after posted permitted hours. 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Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local E-mail: pride@csusm.edu Mary Sehiefelbein eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. http://www.csnsm.edu/pride Writers The Pride �SPORTS Tuesday, February 25,2003 3 Lady Cougars Finish 12th at Lady Aztec Invite THE PRIDE By MARY SCHIEFELBEIN Pride Staff Writer 'rising water,' [which means that when] you are standing in wet ground and your feet make the water rise, you can move your ball." The CSUSM women's golf team opened their spring season by finishing in 12th place with a score of 670 (334-336) in the Lady Aztec Spring Invitational, hosted by San Diego State University. The two-day tournament, which started on February 17,2003 at the Lake San Marcos Country Club, consisted of 15 teams competing on the on the 5, 885 yard par 72 course. On the final day, Seguro moved up from the first round to finish in 39th with a second round total of 164 (85-79). Thys finished 50th with a score of 167 (83-84), Shaft shot 169 (84-85) to finish 55th, while Goss placed 63rd with 172 (84-88), and Tunzi shot 176 (83-93) to finish 72nd. This particular tournament was held in a "shotgun" format. Instead of having different tee times to begin their game, these golfers were assigned different holes to start at, enabling the competing teams to begin swinging simultaneously at the signal of an actual shotgun. After the opening day of the tournament, the lady Cougar golfers placed 13th with junior Erin Thys leading the way with a score of 83 a (43-40), senior Jennifer Tunzi equaled her teammate's score of 83 (41-42). Creeping close-behind was sophomore Stephanie Goss who shot 84 (42-42) along with senior Robin Shaft's 84 (41-43). Merely two strokes behind her was junior Stephanie Seguro, who shot a score of 85 (43-42). When commenting on the challenges of the course, Seguro explained, "Lake San Marcos [Country Club] is a very difficult course in many ways. The greens for the tournament were very unforgiving and the pin placements were very difficult, as for the overall conditions it was very wet and mushy out there due to the rain, so many times the girls and I had to get relief from wet muddy places." She explained that in order to find relief, "you have to find the nearest point where you can drop your ball in a dry area that is no closer to the hole. You have to make sure with your group whether it is an okay spot. Also, you can use the rule called Photo by M ary S chiefelbein / The When asked how he felt about how the team did in the Aztec Invite, head coach Fred Hanover commented, "The team did okay but each of the 5 who played is capable of doing great things on the golf course." When inquiring about requirements for the team to make Nationals, Hanover explained that our women's golf needs to be in the top 25 in golf stat rankings in order to qualify for Nationals. Though it was University of Kansas who placed first on the first day of the tournament, Texas Tech pulled ahead with a top team score of 609 (307-302) pushing University of Kansas to second place with a finishing of 613 (304-302). In third place was a two-way tie between host SDSU finishing at 620 (305-315) and Cal State Northridge shooting 620 (310-310). Finishing in fifth was Colorado State University with 622 (311-311). Thys commented on her goals for season. "My personal goals for the season are to attend every tournament. I am focused on keeping my game as steady as it has been and was at the Aztec Invite...looking at what I would like to see happen for the team, I know we can place in the top three at nationals in Florida, and I want us all to focus on that. We have a strong team, as well as two great girls who are about to graduate, and who I know would love to see us go out with a huge boom." The next tournament for the women's golf team will be a two-day event hosted by Cal State San Marcos at the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Club through March 3rd and 4th. Pride « Grab a Bowl and the Adventure Begins" Fun ~ Fresh - Flavorful ~ Healthy Campus Marketplace Open Daily Ham - 9pm We Do Catering University Special ~ Show your valid student ID and get an express lunch and fountain beverage for only $5.95 (regularly $8.45). Offer expires March 31st 2003. �of a Field By JARED THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer CSUSM students will soon have at their disposal a state of the artfieldhouse, located west of the near-completed student housing. Scheduled to be completed by the end of this summer, the facility is the brainchild of ASI, along with many other intimate partners. According to the campus website, its purpose is to serve "as the center of the campus community, by developing and maintaining facilities which enhance the quality of campus life, and [by supporting] the educational mission of the University through social, recreational, cultural and educational programs." It will also be the base camp for the future physical education program. Conception of Gordon's achievements in the past," Helene donated what would be the largest single donation from a living person in CSUSM's, at that point, 10-year history, totaling $1.2 million. "Athletics was Gordon's life in so many ways," Helene reminisced in an interview with Coast News, "The field house is a fine way to honor him and to help so many young adults." In addition to the $1.2 million donation, Helene's endowment was instrumental in obtaining a matching grant from the Kresge Foundation. With just under a third of the estimated $7.1 million cost accounted for, CSUSM students voted in October 1998 to increase student union fees for full-time and part-time students to $50 each semester, in order to raise additional support for the field house. The plan is to raise approximately $4.7 million over the next four to five years. The rest of the money has come from private donations, approximately $2.5 million at last count, according to Arlene Ruiz, assistant to the vice president of External Affairs. Above: The scaffold encased field house structure steadily marches towards completion. Right: Computer generated architectural models show what thefinishedfieldhouse will look like. Courtesy images. Although the creation of the field house included the input of many, the deceased Mr. and Mrs. Helene Clarke provided most of the financial backing for the project. Clarke's husband Gordon, who died in 1968, had the opportunity to pursue a professional baseball career after an extremely successful college stint at the University of Oklahoma. Instead, Mr. Clarke took an executive position with the Hughes Tool Co., based in Dallas, Texas, but he never lost his love and enthusiasm for sports. After her husband's death, Mrs. Clarke came to live in Oceanside, where she lived independently until she was disabled by an injury and a bout with cancer that would prove fatal on Dec. 4,2000. 900-person capacity, however, is not set in stone. The structure is located and designed specifically to accommodate growth and to facilitate the extension of the corridor spine in order to allow With sufficient funds, the for additional modules. university held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 30, 2000, to Also according to the website, mark the site of the project and the field house will include also to usher the project into its a primary corridor, which second trimester. "will serve as reception and An Early Sonogram: It's a Field sports facilities check-in and a casual lounge area, and will House! provide display and recognition opportunities for Cal State San The M. Gordon Clarke Field Marcos," as well as five other House/University Student Union, according to the official planning function areas. In October 1998, prompted by a deep love for her husband and, according to Coast News, a desire to "do something in recognition design and construction website, is a "34,355 square foot, one story structure with capacity to serve 900 individuals for sports and student activity functions." The 6 weeks, 6 credits, as low as $2,795 (based on typical costs of tuition, room & board, books, and estimated airfare) University of !, lawai Term 1: May 27-JuIy 3 • Term 2: July 7-August 14 ! S U M M E R S ESSIONS www.summer.hawaii.edu • toll-free 1 (800) 862-6628 as they go through the facility event coordinator." Sara then added, "Students rank first on our priority list for everything." be elevated and will have a broad view of the campus and beyond. Within the weight room will be free weights, weight machines, and a passage to an outdoor, semiAdjacent to the conference area covered patio. will be the aerobic/multipurpose room. The room will have a The weight room, as well as high ceiling, wood floor and a the other functional areas, will The first function area is an half basketball court. The room be open to everyone. Only current office suite, designed to house the will be designed for aerobics, CSUSM students will be able to ASI programming board and the martial arts, dance classes, and use all of the facilities for free, athletics department. Adjacent volleyball. but staff, faculty, alumni, and to the office suites will be a non-CSUSM individuals will be convenience store, similar to the Across from the aerobic/ allowed access to the facilities for one already in "The Dome," with multipurpose room will be the a fee. No additional semester fees an outside entrance, which will sports medicine offices, sports will be imposed on students for allow students and faculty/staff equipment storage, nine showers, the facilities upkeep. to purchase drinks, snacks and a bathrooms, a changing room, as variety of miscellaneous items. well as 134 lockers for the boys' Labor Pains locker areas and 134 for the girls' The second function area is a areas. The lockers will not be Originally, the M. Gordon conference area. This section will intended for students with heavy Clarke/University Student Union include one large, one medium, backpacks who want to store Field House was scheduled to and two smaller sized conference books for a few hours, but rather open in April of 2003, but the rooms. Ideally, "all recognized specifically for students who will construction of such a large campus clubs and groups would be using the facilities. building includes getting bonds, be able to use these conference permits and inspections, in rooms for meetings and/or The last functional area will addition to the actual construction presentations, free of charge," be the weight room. This large, said Sara Quin, the Field House quarter-circle shaped room will process. Consequently, the field house is tentatively scheduled facilities manager, "as long for a small July 2003 opening, with its grand opening at the end Earn $1,000 - $2,000 f or your Student Group of August or the beginning of in just 3 hours! September 2003. The field house College fundraising made Simple, Safe and Free. hours are vaguely scheduled Monday through Friday from Multiple fundraising options available. No carwashes. No raffles. Just success! 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday Fundraising dates are filling quickly. G et with the programs that workl through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. These opening dates and times are to be considered w J X F N R IE • U D AS R "tentative" and are all "very Your Trusted Source for College Fundraising. subject to change," said Ruiz. 8 8 8 - 9 2 3 - 3 2 3 8 • www.campusfundraiser.com o campus �THE PRIDE FEATURE/ESPANOL UNIVERSITY POLICE from page 2 Plans for the future "The grant money will help us expand our radio communications capabilities and upgrade our technology for better performance and efficiency," stated Chief Schultheis. As CSUSM is feeling the effects of rapid growth, so is the CSUSM University Police Department. Their goal is to have one supervisor and two officers on duty 24 hours a day and 7 days a FYI For Students week. They are currently looking to recruit and hire prospective Students should be aware that candidates who are interested in a there are steps they can take when a crime is committed on campus career in law enforcement. and that it is their duty to report Chief Schultheis commented the crime. There are "Blue Light" that when the campus grows and emergency phones throughout begins to house students, crime campus that are available for rates could also be expected to students to contact the police in increase. There have been two times of emergency. Phones in auto thefts on campus since July most classrooms and throughout 2002; before that time there were the buildings on campus are also none. The CSUSM university available for contacting the unipolice created a safety committee versity police by dialing x4567. a year and a half ago, which has In an emergency, students should worked in cooperation with stu- dial 911, to which the university dent housing. According to Chief police will respond, and for nonSchultheis, they have looked at emergency needs they can call and continue to review many (760) 750-4567 or x4567 from any things like fire response, medical campus phone. response, emergency response, The website, www.csusm.edu/ crime prevention programs, and learning curves for current offi- police, provides information on campus crime statistics, crime cers. prevention tips, and contact infor"In support of Cal State mation for the CSUSM University San Marcos's vision for excel- Police Department. Students can lence in higher education, we find out more about the university are dedicated to ensuring law police by talking to the on-duty enforcement based on respect officers as they patrol the campus, for individual rights, high ethical stopping by the Police Departand performance standards that ment building which is located will provide excellence in public just off of La Moree road at the far service to a culturally diverse eastern end of campus property, community," states the CSUSM or by contacting them through university police website as the their website. vision for their department. Chief Schultheis said, "People On Feb. 13, 2003, the Federal need to understand that when Appropriations Bill was passed there is a crime, they need to call by the U.S. House of Representa- the police, so we can start the protives, which granted the CSUSM cess of investigation. We should University Police $200,000 to be the first ones on their list to help cover the costs of a commu- call! We also encourage ride nications upgrade. This will fund alongs and having students get to the expansion of their portable know the officers better." radio communications system. Tuesday, February 25,2003 Nuevo California, ¿sueño o realidad? De izquierda a d erecha, S in Fin, el Papa Felipe y J uana S ánchez a ctuando en Nuevo C alifornia. F otografía d e R andy R ovang. Por MARTHA SARABIA Editora Principal Pocas son las personas que se imaginan las ciudades de San Diego y Tijuana juntas, unidas formando una sola ciudad, sin una cerca metálica ni diferencias ideológicas dividiéndolas. Sin embargo, la imaginación del colombiano Bernardo Solano y de Alian Havis es tan futurística y progresista que este sueño se convierte en una realidad en Nuevo California. Esta obra dirigida por Sam Woodhouse, se sitúa en el año de 2008 en el cual un gran terremoto destruye la ciudad de Los Ángeles y las ciudades fronterizas de San Diego y Tijuana pronto serán unidas. No obstante, la obra demuestra que más que una cerca inquebrantable separando estas dos ciudades, existen muchos prejuicios entre unos y otros. Estos mismos prejuicios y estereotipos son los que no permiten que los habitantes se den cuenta que entre los dos países hay más similitudes que diferencias. Vega, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Steve Lipinsky, Catalina Maynard, Gino Montesinos, Raquel Presa y Sylvia M'lafi Thompson son los actores que conforman esta obra. Este grupo actoral de San Diego y Tijuana representa la gran variedad y diversidad de las comunidades que viven en esta región fronteriza donde no solamente hay mexicanos y norteamericanos sino también asiáticos, afroamericanos e indios americanos añadiéndole así una realidad muy esencial a la historia. Algunos de los personajes en la obra dramática musical son Sin Fin, la cual habla un idioma futurístico donde el spanglish y la rima son elementos importantes, el Papa Felipe que trata de unir a las dos ciudades, y a Juana Sánchez que al igual que Maggie Flackett se niega a acabar con los prejuicios contra los americanos y mexicanos respectivamente. Para la realización de esta gran e interesante obra, hubo una investigación de tres años Dora Arreóla, John Campion, donde se les preguntó a alredJennifer Chu, Fernando Flores edor de 200 personas de ambos Sociopolitical Indoctrination In the Classroom? In Orientations? Visit www. Nolndoctr ¡nation. org to learn more and to leave a posting. lados de la frontera lo que pensaban sobre la cerca de metal entre los dos países americanos. Los entrevistados incluyeron políticos, periodistas, amas de casa, adolescentes y peatones entre otros más lo cual permitió que la producción no solamente tuviera una variedad de opiniones sino que también una perspectiva más representativa. Nuevo California, actuado mayormente en inglés pero con algunas palabras en español y spanglish, se estará presentando hasta el 3 de marzo en el Lyceum Theatre del San Diego Repertory Theatre. La obra además de ser interesante posee un gran despliegue de talento y expone temas que muy pocos se han atrevido a explorar como lo es el derrumbe del cerco fronterizo y el prejuicio entre los dos países. Las personas interesadas en mirar esta obra tendrán que apurarse para obtener sus boletos y visitar www.sandiegorep.com o llamar al (619) 544-1000 para mayor información sobre los horarios y boletos disponibles ya que esta será su última semana de presentaciones en San Diego. CAL STATE SAN MARCOS COUGAR T ENNIS COACH SIMON USTA PGA TENNIS CLUB TENNIS LADDER FOR SIGN UP CAL C OACH SIMON 7 60-471-7054 OR C OME BY AT BIGTOP GOLF 1099 W SAN MARCOS BLVD. (ACROSS FROM RESTAURANTS) �The Art of Collecting at Two San Diego Museums 010 By A RACELI CATALAN Pride Staff Writer landscape, and hibiscus blossoms. The California Center for the A rts Escondido (CCAE), Center Museum is showcasing the first phase of four exhibitions. The first p hase that is p art of the year long series of exhibitions will focus on a combination of works f rom American collections of the San Diego Museum of A rt (SDMA) and the Center Museum's permanent collection. "Look. React. Engage: The A rt of Collecting at Two San Diego M useums" will b e available for viewing for the general public f rom Jan. 26 through Dec. 31,2003. The first phase of the exhibition will r un until Apr. 20. It will consist of an exhibition of prints and paintings by George Bellows (1882-1925), and H arry Sternberg (1904-2001), and will b e showcased, along with photographic prints by Herbert O hm (1898-1972). Bellows' works consist of the images of the spectacle of boxing matches. Sternberg's etchings are of landscapes, coal mines, animated m achinery of the steel mills, and t he t errain of the United States during early to mid twentieth century. Ohm's prints of the late 1940's are focused on nature, the vast f rontier of the western In April, July, and October, the next installments of the second t hrough f ourth phases will b egin, successively. A p resentation of A sian and Latin A merican and contemporary a rt f rom both m useums will b e showcased throughout these phases. T he organizer of the exhibition is Sally Yard, Ph.D., a professor of A rt History at the University of San Diego. "Art m useums build m useums with museums. It's designed to intrigue and provoke the viewer to art. The San Diego M useum w as established in 1915. Not even 10 yrs. old, the Center M useum is a young m useum. This exhibition is a project of a year long communication dialogue project in order to explore how m useum life contributes to the county and t o Escondido," stated Natasha M artinez, director of visual a rts at the CCAE. CCAE at the Center Museum is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd in Escondido. Free tours are available with admission. Tours are open to individuals* groups, students, and teachers. Tours provide a great way to experience and to learn about art. Experience live,, interactive, trained docent-led tours, which are avail- California C enter f or t he A rts, E scondido C enter M useum A nnounces 2 003 E xhibition. A bove: Bellows. R ight: Stary Night- C ourtesy p hotos. able Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, f rom 1-3 p.m., f or individual and group tours. Museum hours are f rom Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed on Mpndays and m ajor holidays (call f or holiday hours). The cost of m useum admission is: adults are $5; seniors, 65 and over & active military, $4; students with ID, and youth 12 to 18 yrs. old, $3; and youth under 12 yrs. old, and Center Members are f ree. First Wednesdays of each month are free.. Contact the Education Program, at (760) 839-4196, to schedule a tour at the CCAE. Even A Blizzard Can't Chill The Fire In Her Soul TO HIGH GEAR! By ERIK ROPER Pride Staff Writer Last Monday, February 17, at 7pm in ARTS 240, Cal State San Marcos community members came to hear Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and her biographer, Joan Lester, speak about the life and times of Norton. Their visit to Cal State San Marcos was scheduled as part of a multi-campus tour throughout the US. The tour is meant to promote the recently completed biography by Lester of Norton's life and times, Fire In My Soul The book came out about a month ago and is already in its second printing. Unfortunately, due to an historic blizzard that was swirling about the east coast at that time last week, Norton was not able to attend since all flights in her area had been grounded. As ASI President Jocelyn Brown welcomed those in attendance and gave them the standard, "We've got good news and bad news..." line, an audible sigh could be heard from the crowd of approximately fifty people. But even the bad news was not as bad as it could have been, because shortly after Brown's introductory remarks, audience members were treated to the disembodied voice of Norton piped in via speaker phone. Norton apologized profusely for not being able to attend, adding that, "I've been snowed out of California - and the loss is all mine." Fortunately though, her biographer, Lester, was able to attend and speak very eloquently about the extraordinary life of Norton. Lester began her remarks by speaking about how she had known Norton for many years and that when shefirstdecided to write a biography about a strong and accomplished woman Norton was not the first woman who came to mind. But one day while lunching together in DC, Lester floated the idea of writing Norton's biography and Norton instantly liked the idea. Lester said Norton told her, "Girl, come on down to Washington and let's get to work!" So approximately four years ago Lester started working with iNorton, ".. .one chapter at a time." She described the former civil rights activist and currently tenured law professor at Georgetown University as a challenging subject, "in a number of ways. She's very argumentative, which is quintessential Eleanor. She's so quick, so fast, so forthright and her mind is so broad. When working with her I often felt like my mind was still stuck in the sixties - she brought me into the twentyfirst century." In the spirit of modernity, those in attendance were treated to more virtual Norton as she appeared larger than life on the ARTS 240 video screen. The video was a recording, from a C-SPAN2 taping of a book tour stop, which Norton and Lester had made at Howard University. On the video screen, viewers were treated to Norton's views on a number of topics such See FIRE IN HER SOUL, page 7 Customer Service Representatives Take incoming calls and assist our policy holders by providing expert insurance advice. $2000 sign on bonus for CA Resident P&C License Professional Sales Agent Take incoming calls and sell auto insurance to customers who contact GEICO for insurance quotes. $2000 sign on bonus for CA Resident P&C license Claims Service Representatives Work with customers who need to report a claim for a accident they have been involved in. 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These people, unless you're from Connecticut, pay more taxes than any other state's citizens, yet they have less representation in Congress than anyone in America. Regarding a war with Iraq, Norton asked how it was That, my friends, will put some fire in your soul!" right that when America goes to war, the people who are sent to the front lines are disproportionately people After the video those in attendance were given the of color and the working poor. Norton spoke out very opportunity to question Lester about Norton's life and eloquently against war with Iraq. When asked about the times. Lester recounted tales of Norton's fearlessness title of her biography, Norton said that at first she had no during the civil rights movement, her successes litigating idea what to call it. "I'm sort of known as a warrior on cases in the Supreme Court, the manner in which she T he Hill,' but I didn't want the word warrior in the title basically wrote our nation's sexual harassment laws, because that didn't seem to completely fit." Eventually and numerous other tales of a colorful and courageous she let a good friend read the manuscript, and after life that has been spent fighting for what she felt was reading it they promptly came up with the apropos title. right. When asked about her thought on what drives Norton nowadays, Lester said quite emphatically, On the topic of Washington DC and the fact that its "Norton's major life cause has been, and continues to residents are not allowed to have any representation in be, to represent the disenfranchised people of DC and the Senate, and no voting representative in the House of statehood for DC; it is her ultimate goal." Representatives, Norton said, "I think the fire in my soul may have gotten there back when I was a little girl, and Those interested in buying the book, Fire In My it continues in no small measure because I get to be the Soul, can order it from independent book stores via Congresswoman for the people of DC. Many of the over booksense.com in hardback for $25. IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Complete a 2003-2004 General Scholarship Application and a 2003-2004 FAFSA Application for financial aid and scholarship opportunities Today! To maximize scholarship and financial aid possibilities for 2003-04, apply for financial aid on-line at www^fafsa.ed.gov Scholarship applications are available on our web site www^csusm.edu/finaid/scholarship Priority General Scholarship Application Date is March 28.2003 Complete ONE General Scholarship Application, to be consideredfor over 25 different scholarship opportunities! Applications are also Available in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in Craven Hall Room 4204 A PPLYTODAY! Tuesday, February 25,2003 7 Will t he W ar o n Terrorism Bring A nother Boon f or Drug Traffickers? By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer Since the end of WWII, one of the most consister^ and generous benefactors of international drug traffickers has been the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Beginning with the defeat of the Nationalist Chinese by Mao Tse Tung's communists' in 1949, trade in opium and heroin played a major role in financing the CIA's efforts to fight the menace of communism. Nationalist forces driven out of southern China into northern Burma in 1949 sought to regroup and rearm for an invasion of the now communist controlled China. These nationalist forces were trained, and their subsequent incursion into communist China was largely planned by the CIA. Nationalist forces financed the operation almost entirely through the cultivation and sale of opium that was in turn refined into heroin for sale in the United States and other western nations. Nationalist forces invaded China from their Burmese sanctuaries in 1952 and were defeated and repelled by the communists. In 1961, military operations by the Burmese army and Chinese communists largely eliminated the Nationalists forces in northern Burma as a viablefightingforce; however, the opium syndicate established by the nationalist mercenaries remains to this day. Prior to 1949, northern Burma and Thailand produced very little opium. Today, thanks in great part to the activities of the CIA, this area is the largest opiumproducing region in the world. In Burma the CIA was ^largely guilty of a sin of omission. They simply turned a blind eye to the activities of their nationalist allies. Later, In Laos, the CIA participated in the narcotics trade in a more direct and deliberate fashion. Like Burma, prior to the end of WWII, Laos produced little opium. Beginning in the 1950s the CIA began to récruit Hmong tribesman, a Laotian ethnic subgroup, to fight against the communist Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese. The Hmong had long grown opium for local drug traffickers and with the CIA's encouragement they began growing it in ever-larger quantities in order to subsidize an increasingly bloody war against the communists. In this case, CIA aircraft actually transported raw opium from rural mountain areas in northern Laos to heroin labs in Laotian cities. The resultant heroin found its way onto American streets and to American servicemen in Vietnam. The CIA was not directly involved in moving the processed heroin, but they were well aware of where it was going. In fact, South Vietnamese vice-president Nguyen Cao Ky was personally involved in importing heroin from Laos to South Vietnam. These are not thé paranoid assertions of a disturbed conspiracy theorist. Historian Alfred McCoy meticulously documented all of these facts in his book "The Politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia." A corporate lawyer at the publishing firm Harper & Row called upon McCoy to justify every sentence in his book. The CIA actually obtained a copy and tried to have certain passages expurgated. In the aftermath of 9/11/01 many have called for an easing of restrictions on the CIA's conduct in order increase the intelligence agencies' effectiveness in combating international terrorism. These calls come in spite of the fact that the CIA in its unrestricted cold war incarnation played a major role in furthering international drug traffic while largely failing to stop communism in Southeast Asia. One is led to uneasy speculation as to what will be the nature of the next plague this "intelligence" agency will visit upon us during an unrestricted war on international terrorism. �About CSUSM Disabled Parking Dear Editors: I am both a disabled person (registered with the Disabled Students Office) and a Disabled Veteran (60% service connected disabilities). Per V.C. 22511.5, using my placard properly displayed and my student parking permit properly displayed, I am allowed to park, pursuant to the California public policy stated in VC 22511.5(a)(1), et seq., in any zone restricted for time or otherwise restricted per 21458(a)(5) or 22507 and any zone restricted by local ordinance. VC 21113 allows California State University (i.e., the Board of Regents, not local San Marcos parking authority) to enact regulations to establish rules regarding parking. However, the law of this state does NOT allow CSU to FURTHER restrict the parking rights of disabled persons and veterans. In fact, California public policy specifically states that disabled parking MUST be provided in locations NEAREST entrances and exits. When I started this semester, CSU placed 5 green signs in 5 otherwise unmarked parking slots just south of the dome and the signs state CSUSM, Special Medical Permit SOLE Vehicle Code section that specifically allows CSU (Board of Regents - not local Required. parking service employees or administration) The signs DO NOT state the spaces are to further restrict parking applies to skatereserved for CSUSM employees or faculty. boarding, cycles, etc. The ONLY Special Medical Permit permitted Case law has confirmed that persons recognition by State law is the disabled perwith a valid disabled persons placard MAY sons and disabled veterans disabled placard. Despite there being no local ordinance (City freely park in RESERVED parking spaces. of San Marcos), no CSU regulation (enacted It is difficult enough to suffer from medical by the Board of Regents) and, regardless of conditions that disallow me from walking the signage that merely refers to the ONLY distances even on FLAT ground (as contemrecognized disabled placard (i.e. "special plated by VC 22511.10 - public policy promedical permit"), I was issued a citation for tecting disabled persons parking privileges parking in one of the green signed slots with for those not in wheel chairs). Walking up a full display of my valid disabled placard and grade is a circumstance that, if it raises my blood pressure sufficiently or increases my parking permit. heart rate sufficiently, can kill me. These I intend to fight this unjustifiable ticket, illnesses are not something I asked for nor but OUR parking services employees should should I be subjected to unfair and unjustified be able to figure out that neither the CSU health risks by indiscriminate local parking NOR any local government can ADDITION- enforcement that is not in abidance with state ALLY restrict the parking privileges granted law and public policy. disabled persons and veterans. They can WIDEN them to allow greater freedom of Walter L. Dutton parking privileges but CANNOT RESTRICT Literature & Writing THEM further than state law. In fact, the Response to anti-war article Mr. (Gabriel) Martin: I gotta hand it to you, your article really tugged on my heartstrings. It's just to bad your position is based on little more than emotions and naivety, rather than logic and fact. The reality of the coming war is simple: Saddam has left us no other option but to use force. And it amazes me that so many people like you (in the ostrich brigade), continue to have your heads in the sand. Since the Gulf War, Saddam Hussein has broken every treaty, UN resolu- tion, and term of surrender that he agreed to. He's also tried to shoot down and KILL our pilots who patrol the no-fly zones over 700 times. In addition, he has-at some point-used every weapon in his arsenal including chemical weapons. In Bush's last speech, he listed a number of chemical and biological weapons he has yet to get rid of. We also know that he has brought in scientists to build nuclear warheads, which he would love to use against our allies, or us, or sell them to a terrorist group that would C LASSIFIEDS TUTOR/TEACHER (MA98) Specializing in tutoring ESL students in advanced language skills, vocabulary, research, reports, projects, presentations, test prep, etc. Free consultation. 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Did Hitler listen to peace talks Mr. Martin? Do you really think 100 UN weapons inspectors in a country the size of California are enough disarm this guy? That is ridiculous! You also wasted a lot of paper spilling your guts about how much pity you feel for all the innocent people who may die. Well guess what; I can tell as a former US Army soldier that we go out of our way — more than any other country on Earth-to avoid killing innocent people. The reason people do get killed is because our third-world enemies usually hide among civilians and use them as shields, hoping we won't come after them. In addition, a lot more innocent people are will die as a result of Saddam's quest for nukes if we don't get rid of him. Listen, nobody likes war. Not even the toughest Army Rangers and Navy Seals enjoy getting shot at. But sometimes you do have to fight for peace in order to protect your way of life, and that is a reality you need to realize. So when the removal of Saddam begins, are you going to support our troops like the many Americans that rallied behind our sailors and Marines last Weekend? I hope you and every anti-war protester will think about this: the cost of freedom. Guess what, freedom is not free. If you doubt that, go ask a WW2 veteran. Freedom has a price Mr. Martin. It costs a lot more than your bleeding heart is willing to realize. Brian Dobbins Senior, Communication R esponse t o c omment o n " State o f t he C ampus A d d r e s s " I would like to respond to Robert Williams' comments in the article dated 2/11/03 "State of the Campus Address." In this article he states! "this semester there is ample parking, even during the busiest times." I was incredulous when I read this. Obviously, Mr. Williams hasn't spent hours driving around the various parking lots looking for a parking place. Nor, has he been 'stalked' by students wanting a parking space. I applauded the curb-parking put in place last semester, and although there was a "tight crunch" for parking last semester, it appears just as bad, if not worse this semester! Williams? Although I don't agree with increased parking fees I do understand the need. But, I do feel as though I've been slapped in the face when the parking fees have increased dramatically, yet finding parking when you need it is very dismal. Personally, I had planned on arriving to school this semester in time for my 11: 30 a.m. classes. I have had to rearrange my schedule to arrive at school by 8:30 a.m. in order to obtain a parking space without having to drive around forever! Please tell me where this "ample" parking is, especially during the busiest hours. Thank you, So what risks outweigh the Louise J. Tweed benefits for curb parking Mr. Junior, Liberal Studies Response: Is There Liberal Bias at Cal State San Marcos? Regarding, Jamal Scarlett's Feb.18 article, I find it amusing how anyone would question liberal bias from an educational perspective when conservative ideologies have been constantly shoved down our throats from the time of infancy. In order for this society to succeed with its capitalistic, elite way of thought, the conservatives would like to have America believe their standards, including correct "moral" thinking, religious beliefs and systems of oppression, should be mainstream thought. In a time where inequalities are more prevalent than ever, to cry conservative is to condone suppression, stray from an egalitarian model and keep society at status quo. Sean Mattingly asks, "(why are we) fooling students into thinking that in order to be a 'free thinker' that they must be indoctrinated by liberalism?" The answer is that we're not. By providing students with the opportunity to explore creatively and utilize what C. Wright Mills called a "sociological imagination," educational institutions are simply suggesting that society explore other ways of thinking. Liberalism implies that we do not have to conform to conservative ways of thought and potentially risk appearing as mechanical, docile, assembly line like robots. We do not have to accept everything the media feeds us at face value or submit to authoritarian hierarchies. Furthermore, if the push for liberalism is becoming an issue through so-called "indoctrination" via faculty then I applaud their misconstrued achievements at "brain-washing" conservatives into more liberal ways of thinking. Obviously, advocating progressive reformation is not biased, only the deconstruction of the biased realities that already exist within our society. Amber De La Torre Junior, Sociology CORRECTION The Pride would like to apologize for the unintentional typo error in the "What the F*** are you doin Pepsi?" article caption that appeared in Feb. 18th issue. 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MARCH 4 :2003 Gonzalez Considered for the Sacramento State Presidency By GAIL TARANTINO News Editor In Sacramento, over the weekend of Feb. 22, a 16-member delegation of student leaders attended the eighth annual California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) and participated in a protest over student fee increases. The protest was held at the state capitol, and was By MEG EPPEL attended by representatives from all Pride Staff Writer of the CSU campuses. otential to ead the acraménto campus i the On March 11-12, at Cal State Sacramento, the puture. The lcampus Sn Sacramento is thentoixth f i s About The Conference CSU Board of Trustees will meet to determine largest of the 23 schools in the CSU system, who will replace retiring Cal State Sacramento with a student body According to Erik Roper» Associ- President, Don Gerth. One of the three finalists population of 7,678. of 29,000. CSUSM has a ated Students Incorporated (ASI) for the position is CSUSM President Alexander vice president of communications, Gonzalez. If Gonzalez is appointed president of Cal State the purpose of CHESS is to develop Sacramento, he will begin his new career this more efficient student leaders Gonzalez will go to the Cal State Sacramento ec eelings throughout the CSU system and to campus to meet with faculty, staff, students and July. Hhisommented tdhat he has fmixedCfSUSM, about possible eparture rom teach them how to lobby more effec- the public, on March 5. The events will include s hat it b a tively on behalf of students. Arti an open forum for questions from the campus I aying itnvestedhas loteeny "lexciting alt SCSUSM. have a m ife at C tate San Patel, ASI executive vice president community and a reception in the evening. The Marcos, but it will be exciting to be at a large added that besides building leader- other twofinalistsfor the position are Karen S. ship skills, the conference "helps Haynes, president of University of Houston- campus." students of the CSU to understand Victoria, and J. Clark Kelso, the director of the the CSU, the budget, and how the Governmental Affairs Programs and Capitol With the possibility of Gonzalez's departure, CSU affects the State of California." Center for Government Law and Policy at the CSUSM must begin to look at a future without Patel also said, "[CHESS] is a place University of the Pacific. Kelso and Haynes will him. Director of Communications Rick Moore to make contact with other CSU's [in repeat the schedule on March 4 and March 7, made it evident that the change will not be easily noticed by the campus and community, because order] to start coalitions and activi- respectively. the Provost and Vice President of Academic ties that help promote the CSU as Affairs Robert Sheath will maintain the a whole, as well as each individual President Gonzalez's involvement with the at CSUSM. I onzalez' campus." replacement of President Don Gerth differed "forward amomentum"resident will bn Gppointed absence, n interim p ea from the other sixty who attempted to take the for at least a year. The new president will be Roper said that the delegation, position. Gonzalez explained that he "neither elected by a which was funded entirely by ASI, applied nor was nominated for the position." In tshat Gonzalezprocess very similar to the parocess is urrently experiencing t al was "the most we ever sent [to the winter of 2002, Gonzalez was asked to add State Sacramento,cand CSUSM would know Che t CHESS]." Roper explained that ASI his name to the pool by the committee; until then name of its new president in the spring of2004. wanted to increase the effectiveness he was not officially a part of the selection. The more obvious effect of Gonzalez' departure of their lobbying efforts due to the will be the "pause in the public face [of CSUSM] fee increases, so they felt that it The search to replace the president at Cal nd a new p was important for the entire board State Sacramento began in October 2002. as] aregrouping aroundexplained erson... [which i timely process," M of directors to attend. Roper added A committee dedicated to choose the new further expressed his "happiness foroore. Moore [Gonzalez], that non-elected student leaders president is comprised of three trustees, a CSU but sadness for [himself]." from the external affairs committee president, Sacramento faculty, staff and student and the programming board were representatives, a member of the community, also included to ensure diversity in and CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed. This Gonzalez has been at CSUSM since 1997. He s a two-year t student voices. committee chose 10 candidates from the 60 who btartedassaappointed pemporaryoifnterimupresident ut w resident the niversity answered a national call tofillthe presidency at When asked what ASI hoped to Cal State Sacramento. From these 10, Gonzalez within one year. Gonzalez came to CSUSM accomplish by attending the confer- and the other twofinalistswere chosen because from his position as provost and vice president ence, Patel responded, "ASI wanted of their interviews, previous experience and See GONZALEZ, page 2 See ASI, page 2 Yale and the FDA. Although Bdd Medicine Pheny1ProPanolamine> an over the counter drug this risk of hemorrhagic stroke is very low, the FDA has sigBy JASONI ADILLA P I CUIWIIIC (PPA) tchat ewill leave youfeelingmore than siek an b quite hazardous pressant." A recent study by Yale nificant concerns because of the Opinion Editor and sometimes fatal to the health University reported that taking seriousness of a stroke and the of its consumers, causing hemor- PPA increases the risk of hemor- inability to predict who is at risk. Purchasing over-the-counter rhagic stroke in women. Men Those who have taken PPA for cold and weight loss medicine is rhaging and stroke. very common, and in prior years, PPA is an ingredient that has may also be at risk. Although multiple years and never expemany common household medi- been marketed for many years the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is rienced any side effects could cine cabinet names were thought and is used in prescription and very low, the FDA recommends be at a higher risk of suffering a that consumers not use any prod- stroke. to be safe. However, due to onprescription drug products, recent studies by the FDA, which nuch as nasal decongestants and ucts that contain PPA. s Currently, many companies date back to 2000, consumers over-the-counter weight control "Since 1979, over 30 published have voluntarily reformulated, might want to think twice about drugs. According to the FDA's what products to purchase. It has website, "Many of he affected case reports have described the and are continuing to reformubeen discovered that products patients have been tyoung women occurrence of intracranial hem- late, their products to exclude containing Phenylpropanolamine using PPA as an appetite sup- orrhage after PPA ingestion," PPA, while the FDA proceeds from reported studies done by with the regulatory process nec- V OL.10N0.21 N obel-Prize-Winning-Economist S peaks at C al S tate S an M arcos By ADRIAN CUNDIFF / Pride Staff Writer Last Thursday, room 240 in the new Arts Building was almost filled to capacity as Nobel-Prizewinning economist Douglass C. North answered the question, "Why are some nations wealthier than others?" as part of the CSUSM Arts & Lecture Series. According to the official website of the Nobel Foundation, in 1993, North and fellow Economist Robert W. Fogle were co-recipients for the Nobel Prize. They won it "for having renewed research in economic history by applying economic theory and quantitative methods in order to explain economic and institutional change." Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, North was accepted to go to Harvard but opted to attend the University of California at Berkeley because his family had moved to San Francisco. In his college years he was actively involved in student liberal activities and was opposed to US involvement in World War II, until Hitler invaded the communist Soviet Union. His acceptance of Marxism in his college years helped North to build the argument about the importance of legal institutions, but he saw flaws in the ideology itself. Ideologies and belief systems can significantly slow down economies, according to North. He also reasons that governments don't always think rationally, and that many times their way of thinking affects the decisions they make about economic policy. North compared an economy to a football game. For example, in a football game there are formal and informal rules and the referees serve as enforcers of these rules, said North. If refSee NOBEL WINNER, oase 2 essary to remove PPA from the market. Consumers who have any doubts about PPA or products containing it should consult a pharmacist and proceed to find alternative drugs that do not contain PPA. The FDA also urges consumers to stay away from chain e-mails discussing PPA, as the information may not be accurate nor backed by the FDA. Visitwww.fda.gov/cder/drug for more information-concerting PPA and other hazardous products. �Nobel winner from page 1 BSU and PAN iRevisit Sthelorida 000After blection 2Kathleen Eoth speakers gave brief that they faced n 2000. of tate of F By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer erees aren't enforcing the In November 2000, the country rules in place, and they In University Hall on Thursday experienced one of the closest give incentives for teams afternoon, Feb. 27, the Black Student elections of all time. It spurred who play dirty, ala Oak- Union (BSU) and Progressive scrutiny of the media, the voting land Raiders, as he put it, Activist Network (PAN) held a system, the Supreme Court and the many players will do the viewing of the PBS documentary state of Florida. For nearly a year it same, and they will play Counting on Democracy, followed was the focus of mainstream media, dirty themselves. "You by a discussion on the presidential conversation, political debate and get a different game if election of 2000. Guest lecturers late night satire. After the tragedy players don't abide by the Dr. Garry Rolison of the sociology of Sept. 11, 2001, national interest rules and play dirty," said department and Mark Byron, a in the 2000 election subsided. North. former adjunct faculty member of However, according to the BSU the political science department, and PAN, the election is still an Playing dirty in today's led the discussion. important historical event from day and age does not benwhich America can learn many efit a country's econoiiiy: Approximately 40 people lessons. According to North* in attended the event, which included a modern economy, the free pizza and soda. The film, The film explained that over same rules apply. Third which was produced by Greg 800,000 African Americans in world economies rely Palast, was approximately an hour Florida went to vote on election too much on personal long and ranged in subject from the day, and that many were turned exchanges between two unclear voting procedures used in away due to a flawed list of parties who know each Florida to the media shortcomings. ineligible voters. A private firm other well. North suggests The film focused on the plight of was hired by the State of Florida that a third party be put in African Americans voting in the to produce a list of felons in the place to enforce the con- 2000 election. Palast, who also state that were ineligible to vote in tract in order to move an wrote a book called The Best the 2000 election, but the list also economy from personal to Democracy Money Can Buy, used included the names of hundreds of impersonal exchange. He thefilmto provide a broad overview innocent citizens. also said that some coun- of the history of African American tries give incentives for voting in America, but particularly The film also reported that people who play dirty, or in Florida, and the special trouble Governor Jeb Bush, Secretary steal. According to North, incentive structures and institutions . that enforce, these laws,, for example; insurance, banks, prop- of academic affairs at CSU Fresno. fellow at Stanford University. erty rights laws, etc., Prior to coming to the CSU system, need to be put in place in Gonzalez served for six years as a Gonzalez, active in the local order for an economy to commissioner for the accrediting community, was named one of agency, Western Association of San Diego's Magazine "50 to survive. Schools and Colleges. He received Watch in 2000" for his work in his bachelor's degree at Pomona the educational field. Gonzalez According to North, the survival of an economy College and his master's and also participates in the San Diego can't rely on the invest- doctoral studies were completed Regional Chamber of Commerce's ment of technology at UC Santa Cruz. Gonzalez Public Policy Committee, the San alone. People are the most also spent a year doing research Diego Economic Development important investment that in psychology as a postdoctoral Corporation, and North County a country can have, and by gaining their confidence in the government by these incentive struc- to speak to the local legislators of student run governing body over tures, economies will San Diego county [and] to let them the 23 CSU campuses [who] deal move forward. know how the budget decrease in with legislative issues that have an he SU will ffect t o ffect on all Today, it is getting ttheirCdistricts."aPatel ahe satudentshatf as university tihe campuses, as well lso dded t a ssues." harder and harder for ASI wanted to bring back ideas on third world economies how to rally together as a campus About The Protest to catch up to first world and how to send a message to the economies, North said. chancellor's office that we were The CSSA organized the protest, In order for third world led by chair Artemio Pimentel of markets to catch up to against an increase of our fees. California State University Sacfirst world markets, coun- CHESS i s y the it as a noon tries will have to develop California Sstate ponsored Abssocia- ramento, andFeb.w24 heldthet steps Student on Monday on and integrate between tion (CSSA), which has a member of the capital. According to Roper, each other. According to from each CSU ampus. s protestors listened to North, "...countries need representative atcCSSA isCSUSM's Pign-carryingpening remarks, folGlay E. imentel's o to bridge knowledge so Glay, ASI vice president of external lowed by a series of legislators who that third world countries affairs. The purpose of the CSSA, spoke of "their solidarity with CSU can compete." according to Patel, is to "have a students and their opposition to the Editorial Staff AMlyssa FSinkelstein artha ambia LeadEditor Lead Editor Design Editor News Editor Feature Editor Arts Editor Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Desmond Barca Gail Tarantino Jennifer Acee Chris Martin Jason Padilla Martha Sarabia Jessica Krone Desmond Barca Leiana Naholowaa Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall Staff Writers Harris, and other members of the state government refused to take responsibility for actions, which denied eligible voters their rights of suffrage. According to the documentary, the African American community admitted that they could have tried to better educate the voters about the possibility of being turned away at the polls. Following the movie, Rolison, using data obtained from the website of the American Civil Liberties Union, gave a brief overview of the 2000 election, explaining that 14.4 percent of the votes that were rejected came from African American voters, while only 1.6 percent were nonBlack. Byron added that according to www.gregpalast.com, voting precincts in Black areas were lacking in high quality voting technology, while in many white communities the technology was available and untouched. Advanced voting equipment ranges from the form of the voting ballot itself to new machines that are used to interpret or read/count the votes. from lectures, the floor was opened to questions. There were many questions from students, ranging in topic from the voting procedures, African Americans, and the current political situation in America, particularly with the ensuing war in Iraq. Rolison and Byron, as well as PAN member Erik Roper, were happy to give their opinions. This event was a unique opportunity to have two campus clubs join together, and to inform CSUSM students about an important aspect of recent American history. PAN can be reached via their website, www.csusm.edu/PAN, or at their weekly meetings on campus in ACD 308, every Tuesday at 4 p.m. The BSU holds weekly meetings at ACD 405 on Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m., and has a website at www.csusm.edu/bsu.. To find out more information about the film, Counting on Democracy, visit www.pbs.org. page Economic Development Corporation. Gonzalez is active in the field of education on a national level as well. In February, Gonzalez was appointed to a one-year term on the board of directors of the American Council on Education. On Jan. 28, 2002, President George W. Bush appointed Gonzalez to serve on the President's Commission 1 on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. In the next week, CSUSM will be anticipating the decision of the CSU committee. If Gonzalez leaves, it will not only mean a change for him and his family but also for the faculty, students, and staff at CSUSM. f rom p age 1 fee increase." After the legislators, a couple of students spoke about Aside from the delegation of the fee increases and how they will CSUSM students, participants at make it difficult for them to con- the protest included representatinue going to school. tives from all CSU campuses. Patel explained how proud she was to Roper said that the purpose of the have participated in the protest, protest, which was bigger than the and that seeing "representatives of one held last fall in Long Beach, all 23 campuses, rallying to save was "to ask legislators in state their campus, the UC's as well as government to make a commitment the community colleges, made me to the success of California and to extremely proud to be a member of invest in its future through higher this community." education and not increased fees." Roper said that fee increases leave Roper said that after the protest, some students out, "contradicting participants broke into groups and the mission of the CSU system, "lobbied legislators in their offices which is to offer affordable educa- and in the hallways - wherever they tion to California residents." could be found." All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride;represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial hoard. Jared Thompson, Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters Jeff Brownlee, Jason may be edited for grammar and length. 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E-mail: pride@csusm.edu Araceli Catalan, Sara http://www.csusm.edn/pride Coibrese, Nina Robinson �Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Fosters Friendships By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer Students looking for an opportunity to "yell and scream and get rowdy" in a Christian environment may want to check out Cal State San Marcos' Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). The reference to yelling and rowdiness is not an accidental interpolation. This is a quote from Nichole Jester, student leader for the IVCF, describing the fellowship's projected activities during their upcoming trip to Catalina. Jester took care to create an image of the IVCF and their mostly evangelical Christian members as friendly and outgoing and to deliberately smash the stereotype of Christians as dour and repressed zealots. to Jester, the IVCF is a vehicle through which Christians can socialize and support one another. IVCF student leader Darlene Rodriguez described the IVCF as a "place to be noticed," then went on to detail an informal grapevine that has grown up within the fellowship. "If a member has a problem, other members know and respond with help and encouragement". Rodriguez was* quick to distinguish this network from and ordinary gossip pipeline saying "members care about each other like a family." The concert will feature the wellknown Christian rock band Eso. The event is entitled "The Edge" and will also feature popular evangelist Ryan Pfeiffer and an unnamed opening act for Eso. During the upcoming spring break, the IVCF is sponsoring the aforementioned "rowdy" trip to Catalina. According to Jester and Rodriguez, the IVCF has their own private section of the island where they will stage, a week of activities centered on a study of the Gospel of Mark. Jester made it clear that the IVCF's activities are open to non-members and non-Christians. The IVCF wants to provide a drug and alcohol free environment in which all students can socialize. To the end of providing members with opportunities to socialize, the IVCF supports many activities. Last semester the fellowship sponsored a game night bonfire and a movie night, among other activities. On The upcoming Billy Graham March 7, the IVCF will sponsor crusade on May 8, 9, and 10 is Friendship and accessibility are recurrent themes within the a Christian music concert at another focus of the IVCF. The IVCF. At its core, according Calvary Chapel, San Marcos. IVCF is providing evangelism training for members in order to coincide with the event, as well as helping with event publicity and set-up. During the summer months some IVCF members will participate in mission trips that can take them to foreign nations such as China and Ethiopia. These mission trips also can include service in urban areas of the United States. Though theologically committed to Orthodox Pauline Christianity, the IVCF encourages anyone interested in the Bible and Christianity to attend their meetings and Bible studies. Jester welcomed members of other faiths to check out the IVCF. Both Jester and Rodriguez emphasized that the IVCF is an egalitarian organization where all members are encouraged to participate in leadership. The IVCF's membership contains both those who were raised in religious households and new converts. The group also cultivates ethnic and racial diversity. The IVCF fellowship meets on the Cal State San Marcos campus Mondays l-2pm, Tuesdays both 12-lpm and l-2pm. These meetings are held on the grass triangle between Craven Hall and University Hall on thefirstfloor. Wednesday meetings are held in University Hall 442 l-2pm. Meetings start with an informal social period, followed by a Bible study in which eveiyone present is encouraged to participate. Those interested in the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and their activities can contact the fellowship at their E-mail address IVCF_csusm@yahoo.com. Red Cross Performs Emergency Services for Armed Forces By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer The recent deployment of service personnel from San Diegobased military bases has resulted in the simultaneous mobilization of another service, the Armed Forces Emergency' " Services" (AFES) at the San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter of the American Red Cross. Life goes on at home for the families of service people - spouses, sons, daughters, and other relatives - while they are stationed ¡overseas or in parts of the United States remote from their families. Life at home sometimes involves emergencies such as births, deaths, and other medical and legal emergencies, when it is critical that a family member in the armed services be notified. Unbeknownst to many, the American Red Cross is the primary conduit for emergency messages from family members to their relatives serving in the armed forces overseas. the remotest tent or hilltop outThe American Red Cross post. In addition, many military received a charter from the United installations and areas of deployStates Congress in 1900 to pro- ment will not accept direct mesvide communication services for sages. Messages to secure areas the U.S. military. Though sanc- and operations must first be tioned by Congress to provide screened then encrypted before these emergency communication being sent. Such messages must services for the U.S. armed forces,, then be decoded before being the Red Cross receives no govern- delivered to individual service ment funding. They perform people. The Red Cross' intimate their duties subsidized entirely by familiarity with military provoluntary contributions. cedures speeds this process up incalculably. Gayle Falkenthal,, chief marketing and communications .officer The Red C pss also meticuof the San Diego/Imperial Coun- lously verifies all messages they ties Chapter of the American Red send on behalf of the families of Cross, said that many wonder service people. This means that what role the Red Cross can still all references to medical or legal play in delivering messages in problems submitted to the Red this era of e-mail and satellite Cross for delivery are verified communications. Falkeiniial with the proper legal or mediexplained that because of the Red cal authorities. Doctors, nurses, Cross' official relationship with judges, and police officers have the U.S. armed forces, they are a legal right to release informapresent wherever service people tion to the Red Cross just as if the are deployed. organization were a member of the affected parties family. SerFalkenthal said that the Red vice people receiving messages Cross' presence extends to even via the Red Cross can trust the information to be as accurate as have neàrly tripled. Falkenthal is humanly possible to achieve. said that in onë day aloiie, Fèb. In spite of the complexities and 19, the center handled 575 calls distances involved, the Red Cross in one hour. usually completes messages to service people within 48 hours. Though taking and -sending The Red Cross will arrange and messaged ieijuire^ ^special trainfund a trip home for a service ing, peoj>le interested in performperson if necessary. ing volunteer work on behalf of thé Red Cross can serve iii many According to Falkenthal, the different capacities. Those interRed Cross' San Diego call center ested in performing volunteer is the largest and busiest in the work for the Red Cross, whether United States. The concentra- they know specifically what they tion of military installations in want to do or not, may attend San Diego County accounts for volunteer training at one of the much of this volume. Other areas Red Cross service centers located of the United States also contract in San Diego, Escondido, or with the San Diego call center in Oceansidè. To learn the times and order to handle their emergency , locations for volunteer training, message services. The San Diego call the American Red CÎross' San call center has 28 people answer- Diego/Imperial Counties heading phones and takes calls for quarters at (619) 542-7400, or visit the Red Cross' Virginia, New their web site at www.sdarc.org. Mexico, southern Arizona, and North Dakota emergency mes- The San Diego/Imperial Counsage operations. ties chapter of the American Red Cross is behind budget and conOver the last two months, as tributions are always welcome. the United States has deployed Those interested in helping finanincreasing numbers of military cially may make contributions at personnel to the Middle East, the abovementioned web site. calls to the San Diego call center J -V, NOTICE 4 The annual Financial Reports for the California State University San Marcos Foundation and the San Marcos 'University Corporation for the fiscal year ending 6/30/02 are available for review in the Reserve Section of the Library Earn $1,000 - $2,000 f or your Student Group i n just 3 hours! College fundraising made Simple, Safe and Free. Multiple fundraising options available. No carwashes. No raffles. Just success! Fundraising dates arefillingquickly. Get with the programs that work! m i / #g)s cFUNDRAISERp t i s am 1 ^ Your Trusted Source for College Fundraising. 8 8 8 - 9 2 3 - 3 2 3 8 • www.campusfundraiser.com �Preparing For Transition CSUSM Is Becoming a 24-Hour Campus By SARA COLBRESE Pride Staff Writer Change is waiting in the wings as CSUSM's University Village Apartments are scheduled to open soon. The apartments are scheduled to open their doors in September, when 460 resident students will be invited to transform a once small commuter college into a 24-hour campus community. "The campus community will change greatly as a result of having students on campus all day and all year/' stated the director of Student Residential Life (SRL), Bridget Blansnshan. The University Village staff is working in connection with SRL and other departments of CSUSM, such as The Dome and parking services, J n order to prepare for this transition. When completed, the new student-housing complex will consist of three apartment buildings. Each building will house approximately 52 students on each of its three floors. Students will have the choice to live in either a two or four bedroom home, which they will share with three other roommates. Each apartment includes its own kitchen, two bathrooms, and a dining/living area. There are also laundry facilities located on each floor. eminent of campus housing will be responsible for looking out for the well being of the student residents at University Villages. In continued efforts to create a strong community among the residents, University Village plans to have specific programs that target new residents, which aim to ease their transition into college life and to living on their own. "We'll have a lot of incoming freshmen," explained Singer, as she discussed the programs that are planned for giving students instruction on simple things, such as laundry and cooking In conjunction with the three a nutritious meal. "They'll be buildings, a community building some options like 'how do you will be built in order to provide have a nutritional meal without it a common ground for the resibeing a bottle of water and some dents, which will function as the carrots,'" said Singer. Another center of the community. A gate planned program topic is to show will, surround the perimeter of students how to do their launUniversity Villages in order to dry without turning their socks A rtist's rendering and Floor plan c ourtesy of provide safety for the residents, pink and shrinking their sweat- Allan & O'hara Education S ervices LLC. Interior and the Community Building will ers. "I've seen some crazy stuff room photos by Sara C olbrese. stand at the front of the complex, happen," said Singer. "You'd be welcoming its residents and their surprised how many 18 year olds and the university's liabilities at Students who do not receive a guests. A^resident desk assistant will move in and put Palmolive in hand, CSUSM managed during parking space will not be permitwill be available 24 hours a day in the week of February 16 to bump ted to park overnight anywhere on the dishwasher." order to sign guests in, to provide the numher of resident parking campus. Singer assures students that CSUSM and University VilThe Dome plans to assist in this spots up to 300. transition process by extending For the time being, parking lage are continuing to work on their hours and offering a wider spaces in the new lot are guaran- this issue in order to meet the variety of foods and supplies in teed to current students applying demands of both resident students order to accommodate the new for housing. Left over spaces will and the university. residents. 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NO activation fm jF A nytime, resemble the current rate of the Students can expect the environParking is another issue that NOconmctfee faces transition, as CSUSM glleneral permits that are offered to ment of the university to change considerably as the residents of becomes a 24-hour campus. a CSUSM students. NO contracts University Village arrive. The Resident students will be pro$10«®1S vided their own lot, located on the The parking issue is of par- changes, in spite of minor comcorner of Barham and La Mooree. ticular concern because, as Singer plications, are generally viewed CSUSM owns and regulates this explained, the lots "are going to as positive and exciting. CSUSM, SigrNip Oñímm m lot and "they have initially given be overnight spaces and those University Villages, and even the w ww,4URlifflyionfDisiw.com [the Village] 260 spaces" said lots will be signaled that way." It surrounding community of San Singer "The university has been would be a liability for the univer- Marcos will continue to work liâN^^lbftâaèlt. slay*«alê®r f«wite»uttak & Aw«*^ €*rd via !h$ ÉrÉsrsnst aüng; möm&wmtàte mirt * great working with us," she con- sity to have cars parked overnight* together to plan for this unique and important transition. tosmmm WWitfc: m m tinued. With the common inter- in other unmonitored lots. ests of both the student residents w ww.4UnlimitedLon0Distance.com assistance with jammed mailbox keys, and to answer questions. The community building will be "the one building through which everyone must come in and everyone must go out," describes Heather Singer, director of University Village apartments. Students can use the community building as a quiet place to study or as a safe place to goof off with their buddies. "The community building is in the center of the other three buildings. That's where the mailbox room is, and we will have a game room with billiards, foosball, air hockey, and video games, " said Singer. The community building will also include workshop areas and group study rooms, a large kitchen for cookouts and other events, and an amphitheater for plays and band performances. The community building will also be the new home of the residents' student government, which will function much like ASI. As ASI is responsible for looking out for the well being of the student body on campus, the student gov- Unlimited Long D istance C alli a Month th �Technology vs. The Recording Industry, The Verdict Is... By NINA ROBINSON Pride Staff Writer Music will never be the same. Or at least it hasn't since Internet file sharing and CD burning have run rampant on computers around the world. The tedious act of leaving your home and paying $15 for a compact disk has been replaced by a few simple clicks of the mouse. File-sharing programs such as the infamous Napster and user-friendly Kazaa are currently entertaining over a million users. Along with this, virtually all PC's shipped in the last 12 months have come equipped with CD burners and burner software. The only problem is that record companies are paying the costs for the free music we all enjoy - or are they? throughout San Diego including In retaliation to thefilesharing the Oceanside and San Marcos and CD burning epidemic, sevlocations. Music Trader, a nation- eral music artists themselves are wide CD store, is owned by CD speaking out against the unethiWarehouse, which recently filed cal theft of their "intellectual for Chapter 11 bankruptcy pro- property" Artists such as Nelly, tection. A Music Trader manager Britney Spears, and Missy Elliott commented that she believes have joined the Music United file-sharing and burning technol- for Strong Internet Copyright ogy has impacted local CD sales, (MUSIC) campaign, to denounce especially when customers can web piracy. However some people easily burn used CDs then turn are skeptical of the alleged losses that these million-dollar artaround and sell them back. ists are taking. CSUSM student CSUSM student Nick Zigich Alison Januik thinks that artists shares his insight by commenting, are far from going broke, and that "why should I buy the entire CD, artists profit greatly from concert when I only like one song." Other ticket sales. students also admit to downloading songs they like, but purchasing entire CDs of the artists they * According to last really like. year's numbers, album Record industry expert Pam sales dropped an astonHorovitz addresses this issue ishing 9 percent, followby saying that "we have been in a song driven marketplace ing a 2.5 percent drop for a number of years, and yet the year before.^ the availability of singles continues to decline in what retailers believe is a frequently misguided attempt to drive CD sales. When So why are people really not there is no way for the consumer purchasing CDs? Based on surto purchase just the one song they veys conducted by Josh Bernoff want, why are we all surprised that with Forrester Research, downthey take advantage of the widely loading, sharing, and burning available alternative - which is a music is not the culprit and he free copy from one of the various reveals the real reasons. First off, The most alarming example of a slowing economy has decreased this has been the shut down of file sharing services?" consumer spending in all indusnumerous Music Trader locations According to last year's numbers, album sales dropped an astonishing 9 percent, following a 2.5 percent drop the year before. Recording industry executives argue that these statistics are attributed largely to the illegal downloading of MP3s and reproduction of CDs. The music industry has not seen a decrease this bad since the inception of blank tapes, a phenomenon initially believed to bring the music industry to its doom. tries, especially the music indus- "learners and lovers" represent try. Secondly, with the increase only 22 percent of the surveyed in competition for "mind share" population and combined purwhich include ubiquitous DVD, chases come out to 36 percent, video game, and Internet activi- with lovers making up 15 percent ties, who has time to buy all the of that. These and other results new CDs? Finally, shorter radio from the report provide evidence play lists limit the exposure of that the "obvious" answer may new artists. With corporate domi- be incorrect and that the more an nance over radio stations, namely individual download/burns music Clear Channel Worldwide, music the more they actually purchase is constantly being filtered, thus music. More information on this driving music lovers on an elec- study may be obtained at tronic search for unique music. http://www.forrester.com/ER/ Press/Releáse/0,1769,741,FF.html Contrary to popular belief, Bernoff believes that a bulk of What does the future look like CD sales actually come from for the record industry? Experts individuals downloading from say unless the record industry the Internet. Bernoff breaks the embraces the Internet and new music downloading/burning and technology, it will be a bleak and CD-buying public down into lonely place. Music consumers categories, defined by level of require more choices and flexibilusage. There are the "offline, non- ity when it comes to purchasing users" and then "dabblers", who music. When record companies have tried it but download infre- inflate CD prices and sell unburnquently, the "digital music learn- able CDs without informing the ers" who download three to eight buyer, consumers get turned off. times a month, andfinally"digital On the other hand, how do record music lovers" who practice this companies give people freedom over nine times a month. to copy tunes to computer or MP3 player, but not allow them Based on the results of the For- to upload files to file-sharing rester Research survey, "offline/ sites, such as Kazaa. Hopefully non-users" were 54 percent of the recording industry will stop those surveyed and make up 39 crying about file sharing, and percent of the CD purchases. focus on improved marketing, "Dabblers" make up 46 percent reasonable prices and quality of the population and purchase music. * 61 percent of the CDs. Lastly, W OW C oncert S eries: V olume II C oncord By CHRIS MARTIN cord is comprised offivemembers Arts Editor including Tom Pritchard on vocals ^Those in attendance», and lead guitar, Alex Blundell on were treated to an Wednesday Feb. 19; at 1 p.m] guitar," Ryan McHenfy * on the in the Mezzanine plaza, ASI pro- drums, Bryan Johnson on bass orgy of auditory duced the second installment of and vocals, and Laura Jarnes ddighr the Wild On Wednesdays (WOW) on keyboards. Pritchard and Concert Series with a perfor- McHenry, both CSUSM students, U2, Jam, mance by local product, Con- have been playing together for classicalNChopin, and tPearltrokes. Sparta, oKnife, he S cord. The WOW Concert Series over six years and played vital "Our roots stem from the southshowcases local bands right here roles in the forming of the band. ern California surf culture and on campus on the third or fourth our ound is comprised of a mixWednesday of each month. Concord has been influenced by ture sof melodic and hard-hitting many artists and musical genres Wednesday's headliner Con- such as Jimi Hendrix, Cream, songs," said Blundell. Those in attendance during the performance were treated to an orgy of auditory delight. Concord's assertive power ballads beckoned listeners all the way from the Dome to the deep recesses of Craven Hall. It seemed as though the band wasfiringon all cylinders. From harmonization to musicianship to stage presence Concord was in good form. Concord insists that they will return to CSUSM for at least one more show during this semester. Concord is currently touring the San Diego/Los Angeles local music scenes and is looking to take their act to the next level.. .a national tour. Some up coming shows are for March 7 At Blind Melons, March 22 at Neimans with Mix Mob and Mower, and April 10 at Canes Bar and Grill. For questions regarding Concord, contact Alex Blundell at alexconcordband@yahoo.com or check the local Reader for more show times. Full-Figured Diva Gets Booted in American Idol 2 By GERALD JONES Pride Staff Writer Just before the airing of the Feb. 11 show, Fox Television announced Franchelle "Frenchie" Davis was being kicked off of the contestant's list for American Idol 2. It had been revealed that the woman, now 23 years old, had posed nude at the age of 18 for an interactive childpornography website. From FrenchieY initial audition, she was said to be one of America's favorites and had a very good chance of being crowned "American Idol," despite not having the 'American Idol' look. th Before she was selected as a participant, she told the producers of the show about her past and made no secret about what she had been involved in. When background checks were done on each of the contestants, her short-lived career in pornography never showed up. At the time, the producers warned her that if media became aware of this, they would deal with it accordingly. Never did they make any mention of eliminating her from the show. No information was given on how they were going to deal with the issue if it was made public. Ms. Davis, who is currently a senior theater arts student at Howard University, stated, "I was 18 years old at the time and 3,000 miles away from home. But I simply refused to go back home without a college degree, and at the time it seemed like the best way to earn the money. I needed to continue my one of last year's finalists, education. Everyone knows the lack luster rocker, why I did it". Nikki McKibbin, had been a stripper, and she was After the news broke of not disqualified from the Frenchie's disqualification, competition. support for Frenchie's reinstatement came flooding But as they say in in from all over the country. Hollywood, any publicity is A wide range of support good publicity. Ms. Davis included petitions, web sites has had afloodof offers from solely devoted to Frenchie, major record labels. More letters, and phone calls. recently she has been seen These support groups were as a correspondent of the being used to show how much nightly show "Entertainment American Idol fans adored Tonight". ET hired her on as and wanted Frenchie back. a correspondent for the 45 USA today reported that by annual Grammy Awards in Feb. 16 over 35,000 fans New York to cover all the red made aliit on the website http: carpet action. //www.petitiononline.com/ FRENCHIE/petition.html. One thing is safe to say, the journey on American Idol 2 Interestingly enough this has seemingly ended for publicity is not new to the Frenchie, but her career as American Idol producers. a star has just begun. It has been reported that th th F renchie Davis f rom A merican I dol 2. Courtesy photo. �Death Penalty 101: The Life of David Gale By JULIE MYRES Gale, through an unfortunate twist of Pride Staff Writer fate and for being in the wrong place at The British director Alan Parker is the wrong time, is found guilty of rape known for his intensity, shown in such and murder of his fellow activist friend, works as Angela's Ashes,-Mississippi Burn- Constance Harraway, played by Laura ing, Pink Floyd- The Wall, Evita, and nowLinney. He is sentenced to death after he The Life ofDavid Gale, as a psychological has exhausted all of his appeals and thus thriller. Gale faces the last three days of his life before execution. * Before seeing the film, I was a Bitsy Bloom, portrayed by Kate Winsfirm believer in the death penlet, is a tough and objective investigative alty, but now, I feel that there are reporter who is asked to come to Texas at Gale's request to do a three-day flashback those who are innocent and are story-telling interview with him. She takes wrongly executed, f the assignment reluctantly and heads down to Texas with thefirmopinion that the man Kevin Spacey plays David Gale in a behind the bars is guilty and should die. movie about a man who is a philosophy professor at University of Texas at Austin Bloom's opinion sets up the story quite (UTA), a loving father, and dedicated nicely for Gale's side of the story to come activist against the death penalty. As a into play. Gale is meant to explain his life zealous abolitionist, Galefindshimself the and experiences in three two hours sesleading opponent of the death penalty in sions, over a three-day period, about how Texas, with a group known as the "Death- and why he was on death row. This also Watch." leads Bloom to be emotionally touched K evin S pacey p ortrays D avid G ale, a w rongfully a ccused m an a waiting f ate o n d eath r ow. C ourtesy photo. by Gale's story and to change her opinion about the justice about to be served. She sets out to find out the truth behind the crime and to prove Gale's innocence, all within a twenty-four hour period before his scheduled execution. punishment among those who see it. The movie has irony, sexual gratuity, suspense with the perfect soundtrack to move your emotions, and a twist of fate to throw you off the path of solving the crime before the end of thefilm.Overall, I Before seeing the film, I was a firm enjoyed thefilmthoroughly, but I still have believer in the death penalty, but now, I a little suspicion of how perfectly set up feel that there are those who are innocent it was, with the right mixture of what the and are wrongly executed. If anything, this audience wants and will pay for. film will spark a good debate about capital The message with which this movie attempts to leave the audience is that the death penalty is wrong and kills innocent people. 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I believe strongly in the importance and significance of the women's movement, and no, I did not vote for Bill Simon in the last election. So don't try to label me. It won't work. I lean far left of center on some issues, but I also have guns in my house. Maybe this allows me the freedom to be reasonable about politics. I recently asked someone (a liberal by most definitions) whose opinions I respect why there was so much opposition to President Bush's policy about Iraq. When Former President Clinton sent troops storming into Kosovo to take down Milosevic, no one complained. When Clinton ordered troops deployed to Somalia to try and end the oppression by vicious warlords, no one objected. So why is it that now there is so much resistance? Saddam Hussein slaughtered hundreds of thousands of people when he invaded Iran and Kuwait. He murdered a hundred thousand of his own people in order tofieldtest his chemical weapons. He destroyed his own ecosystem when he set the oil fields ablaze ten years ago, and he openly admits to wanting to occupy the entire gulf region and hold, single handedly, the world's largest supply of oil. We know he's a tyrant. Who cares about propaganda from either side at this point? Does the past mean nothing? Are Hussein's own words meaningless? Surely the global community did not give so much consideration to Milosevic and the Somali warlords! Her answer to me was that there is a certain level of anxiety, because of the current administration, that this proposed war with Iraq could be because of the oil. There is a suspicion about holdings in oil companies and ulterior motives on behalf of our current leaders. That doesn't necessarily mean that the left thinks it IS over the oil, but that it might be. I honestly don't under- So how is Hussein different stand the militant scrutiny and from Milosevic? For that matter, suspicion, but I can accept that. ' how is he different from a young Hitler? Before I came to CSUSM, I served in the US Navy. I didn't Why is it that the loudest like Clinton. I thought that he opponents to the current global disassembled much of what the climate and the quickest tongues military had become during the to strike at the current adminisdecade before he took office. I tration so often forget that they saw base housing falling into dis- owe their very freedom to men repair, many of the lower ranks like those whom they now so able to qualify for food stamps quickly defy? When Washington and other social programs, and tried to rally the colonies and to bases closing faster than I could organize a war against a tyrant transfer between them. However, King George, I'm sure that lots of I respected him, despite all of his people thought that he was crazy, philandering and lying in front of too. But even the British are on congress - in fact now that I look our side this time; shouldn't that back, I wonder why I respected count for something? him at all. But that wasn't important. The solidarity of our nation and its people were more important to me. T heism in a n E volutionary S ociety By JAMAL SCARLETT Pride Staff Writer In another period, the belief that humans naturally evolved from a puddle of primordial ooze would have been absurd. The mere notion that once immaterial and purposeless ooze becoming a material and purpose-driven person would have been incongruous. However, in previous years the notion has survived and 'evolved' into the primary view of science. Science by definition is the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations of phenomena. Science excludes everything but the material and the natural. You cannot study anything that is outside of natural processes. By means of science, you cannot study spirits or God because they are outside of the material and the natural. One would then objectively presume that through the venue of science alone, we could not know everything. According to the dominant view of science, this statement would be uneducated and short of thought. What is outside of science is outside of reality. The scientific processes are the only way we can really know anything. With this view, so engrained into the realm of Academia, it almost seems impossible to look at it any other way. Yet "more thari 47% of Americans believe in a Creator as well as 40% of Americans believing in God-Guided Evolutionary science," according to a January 1993 First Things article. You might ask: how is it that so many believe in a theistic evolution? Is it hard to distinguish between evolution and what it accepts to be fully naturalistic and outside the reach of a Creator? How are words used to transform the way we see the subject at hand? I believe much of it has to do with our unfamiliarity of the subject matter and the ambiguity of the terms' implication to society. Evolution: According to modern science, Natural Evolution is the random sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms; it fundamentally assumes that the foires , I of nature alone are adequate to explain everything that exists. It does not accept creation in a theistic sense. It only involves blind and purposeless processes. It cannot be a process in which God employed, due to employed purposeless matter. Random mutation and natural selection produce everything. Creation is an effort to give scientific support for the truth of the account of creation given in the Book of Genesis. It is the divine act, which, according to various religious and philosophical traditions, brought the world into existence. Theistic Evolution is an attempt to bridge the gap of Evolution and Creation; Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially the belief in a personal God as creator and ruler of the world and interpreting "scientific" discovery as God's pre-determiriing process. Why would this be so disturbing to the theist? Well, because it rules them out of the circle of the Intelligentsia since science can't explain God. What is inadequate evidence becomes evolutionary fact. So it is not that God does not exist, but that we wouldn't be able to know throughout scientific investigation. Following the guidelines of scientific investigation, God might as well not exist. Now that we have ruled God out of the question of origin, it can only be through random genetic changes and natural selection that we have come to exist. It is not because anybody has seen these changes, but that there is no other option available to science. God then becomes a cultural and moral icon. God becomes a subjective idea based on our personal feelings and not an objective authority based on the way God created human nature. One of the leading proponents, of evolution; Stephen J. Gould writes in Science magazine: "I regard the both religion and evolution as of equal dignity and limitless contracts. They don't conflict because science treats the factual reality while religion struggles with human morality." He quotes science and religion as SEPARATE but EQUAL. Yet the undeniable fact is: someone is left sitting in the back of the bus. I MTO H IGH G EAR! Customer Service Representatives Take incoming calls and assist our policy holders by providing expert insurance advice. $2000 sign m bonus for CA Resident P&C License Profess) Take incoming calls and sell auto insurance to customers w ho contact G EICO for insurance quotes. $2000 sign on bonus for CA Resident P&C License Work with customers w ho need to report a claim for a accident they have been involved in. 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THE PRIDE Response to Liberal Bias Article Amber De La Torre, thank mindless response— if there you so much from proving my ever was a point. Stop chasing point in one sentence! The first your tail around in circles. sentence to your response not only asserts that there is liberal Liberal bias does reign bias on campus, but condones supreme at this university. it by giving a reason that is Liberalism teaches "tolerance," completely unfounded and "diversity," and "respect" for all, but it is apparent that outright wrong! these "virtues" do not apply Brenda Sanchez Carey Moya Furthermore, your argument to anyone who disagrees with Major: Global Business Major: Human Development " to make people aware that women is illogical. First you say there the overpowering liberal bias To empower the women who are is liberal bias (first paragraph), on campus. I ask you where __ | HHRMMMMI;, and then you say there is not has the "tolerance" for all those that have paved the way in the educated within their family, in " their community, and in the world/' liberal bias (third paragraph). viewpoints gone? Since when is it not good to look at both sides Which one is it? You must of the coin? come up with an argument that is more clear, because your I can answer that question point was lost early on in this for you! Liberals only look at the side of the coin they want to — they don't practice what they preach. It seems that the tolerance that liberals preach has run out — and that is sad! Open your eyes and see that this so-called "elite" capitalistic society where conservatives oppress everyone is only in your mind. Have a little respect for your country, its history, its founders, and your freedom. If you find this impossible to do, then maybe you should think about moving somewhere else where you can be happier and not be so "oppressed." Sean Mattingly Junior, Business Response to Brian Dobbins' Letter Mr. Brian Dobbins and his Bryan Littlefield co-conspirators in the chickenMajor: Global Business hawk brigade us "We have to show appreciation for believe the swould haveIraq all ituation in the women who haven't received has escalated to a point where it and show that young women can use of s the have a major impact in the world/' tohe unbridled reserveforcepieace. nly way to p the If you remember correctly to English Mr. Dobbins it was the United States who facilitated the Iraqi acquisition of chemical and http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/lpBin/ biological weapons during the lpext.dll/inserts/slb/slb-l/slb-21/slb- Iran-Iraq conflict. 8476?f=templates&fn=documentframe.htm#slb-act312 According to the prominent historian Saul Landau, who I enjoy reading the Pride's opin- spoke here at San Marcos last ion pieces, however,'such articles semester, the U.S. actually will carry more weight with your encouraged Saddam to use readership if we can be confident of chemical weapons against Irathe veracity of their assertions. nians and the Kurds so these groups would not impede U.S. Sincerely, war efforts in the region. In order to preserve U.S. hegeMichael Hughes Assistant Professor mony over the Middle Eastern of German and Spanish oil trade and to prevent further Department of World Languages Soviet expansion in Afghaniand Hispanic Literatures stan we provided weapons and California State University, San training to Saddam and Osama Marcos bin Laden. Michelle DeMont Major: Sociology "Women's Herstory month is a time to look back on historical movements of women and appreciate our struggleforequality.'Response Dear Editors, I am writing to point out an apparent error in the opinion article of February 18, 2003 by Jeanne Raup Sapp "English as Official US Language". A quick check on the US Department of Justice website reveals that, contrary to what is indicated in the article, "...an ability to read, write, and speak English" is, in fact, a prerequisite for becoming a naturalized citizen. Here are links to relevant websites: http://www.ins.usdoj .gov/graphics/ services/natz/ http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/ services/natz/general.htm The U.S. has also subsidized the war efforts of Israeli terrorists who commit atrocious acts against Palestinians. The U.S. supplies Columbian paramilitary forces that have subsequently eliminated thirty thousand dissidents. Supporting terrorism in the name of democracy is reprehensible. Furthermore, Saddam never kicked the U.N. inspectors out of Iraq, as it was actually the U.S. who asked the inspectors to leave Iraq in 1998 when our extensive bombing raids , eradicated a schoolhouse full of 400 children. screwing over veterans like Mr. Dobbins on their "guaranteed" benefits, and an administration full of chicken-hawks clamoring for war that are intent on world domination, he has convinced the people to support his unnecessary, unjustifiable, unprecedented "war on terrorism," which magically shifts its boundaries to encompass all those he deems terrorists. Containment has worked thus far and worked to topple the Soviet Union, a far more dangerous enemy. We need to step up the inspection process and lift some of the economic and medical sanctions that have already caused half a million deaths in Iraq. Is a war that will surely destabilize the region, increasing the likelihood of more wars and terrorist attacks upon our nation really the best option? I think not. In a sense we as a nation are as guilty of terrorism as any other. So much for going out of our way to avoid killing innocent people. Bush has duped the American people. In his failed efforts to find Osama, a slumping economy, huge deficits, cuts in necessary health Matthew Black care and education programs, Junior, History Recently it has come to our attention that students with very diverse perspectives, as there are a great many students, faculty, (we hope) it is reflected in the many stories Our advisor is a member of the faculty, and staff on this campus who really don't published in our newspaper. who is responsible for teaching the writunderstand what The Pride is all about. ing and journalism theory and practice There are two offices here at CSUSM that Our funding comes in part from your components of the course, and she grades publish news for the campus population, Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) us and our staff writers every semester and we are one of them. The other is the fees, in part through material and staff just like any other member of the faculty, office of Rick Moore, the campus director support of the university, but also in part based on our academic performance as of communications. His office sends out from our advertisers, who are solicited by well as the jobs we do and how well we the In the Loop newsletter that students, employees of The Pride who are also full do them. However, she rarely reviews any faculty, and staff receive in their email time students here on campus. ASI, your part of the paper before it is printed, and every week. They also print the Tracks student government, is nowhere involved. while she often mentions possible story newsletter thatfindsits way around much During a good year, our advertising ideas, she has never pushed or favored of the campus in hardcopy print. Both the revenue matches our IRA funding, with particular stories that interest her. In In the Loop as well && Tracks are written niversity-supported U fact, she reminds us from the perspective of public relations for overhead costs remain- E DITORIAL constantly that we the university. This is to say that profes- ing constant. shouldn't take a story sional writers write the stories in these just because she tells us about it. Needless, publications, paid by the university to As a student paper, the editorial team is to say the stories that are published in our explain what's going on around campus left solely with the responsibility of decid- student newspaper are not reviewed by from the perspective of the administration ing \yhat goes in the paper every week. any one person who belongs to our school of the university. We have tried our best to cover both sides administration. Only the editors decide of the campus and its administration - the and know what will be published on a The Pride, on the other hand, is produced good and the bad. 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MARCH 11. 200.1 Results of Survey show CSUSM leads in Writing, Technology, Number of Commuting Students By GABRIEL MARTIN Pride Staff Writer The results of the 2002 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) have been released and Cal State San Marcos has received high marks from students for the third year in a row. The survey compares the responses of incoming freshmen and graduating seniors to those in master's level institutions across the country, as well as other schools in the CSU system. The NSSE survey has been conducted every spring since 2000. The survey items examine the extent to which students exhibit "good educational practices" as determined by a consortium of national educators. The questions ask students to estimate how much time they spend on such activities as writing and group work. College staff is not involved with the survey. The Center for Survey Research at Indiana University compiles the questions and randomly selects which new freshmen and graduating seniors receive it. 367 San Marcos students were chosen to take part in the survey, which was distributed to around 80,500 students nationally. More than half of polled students even tually returned a complete* survey, a better response rat< than average. The schools] that were involved include« twelve other CSU campuse: and 161 master's level col leges, both publicly and privately funded, across the U country. ably lower than both students - about eighty-eight the national and CSU percent, compared to approxiaverage. All of these mately three quarters of CSU figures are particularly students and roughly half of true among freshmen seniors nationwide. students. The number of American Indians at In regards to academics, San Marcos is slightly CSUSM students tend to major lower than both CSU and in the social sciences at the national average. The senior level, while at both CSU NSSE reported no infor- and nationally there is a slight mation aboutr— m ajority m ulti-racial of natural C al S tate S an s t u d e n t s . Marcos has r eceived s c i e n c e One theory m aj ors high m arks f rom proposed by the least s tudents f or t he the NSSE is p opular that the high third y ear in a row major by percentage of far here at minorities on C SUSM. campus may be because Among freshmen, however, the of California's multi- expected majors of San Marcos cultural makeup, and not students was much closer to because of any specific CSU and national averages, school policy, as evi- though there was still a preferdenced by comparisons to ence towards social sciences and other CSU campuses. liberal studies. The results of the survey have found that, compared t other master's level schools,] San Marcos has clea: strengths in its second lan-| guage acquisition, emphasis) on writing, and incorpora tion of technology in classj work. The school also score high marks in emphasis o: abstract thinking skills an group learning activities, bul low marks in student partici pation in co-curricular activi- C SUSM Spring 2003 Golf Team Men Place F irst a nd ties and outside interaction W omen Place S econd with faculty. The racial and in 2 003 C ougar C lassic ethnic diversity of CSUSM Photy by: M ary S chiefelbein and the commuter nature of s ee GOLF, page 3 The majority of freshthe campus are other traits men at San Marcos tend to that make it distinctive com- level colleges across the country, be younger than at both national pared to the rest of the CSU and but considerably lower than at and at other CSU schools, with other national schools. other CSU schools. In particular, nearly all being under the age many more Asian and Hispanic of twenty. In contrast, 66% of The percentage of racial and students attend San Marcos than CSUSM seniors are over the age ethnic minorities who attend San other master's level schools. The of 24, compared to 41% nationMarcos is, as a whole, relatively number of African American ally.) The vast majority of San higher than at many master's students, however, is consider- Marcos seniors were transfer The curriculum at San Marcos is more intensive than at most schools, particularly in the reading and writing requirements. Freshmen and seniors both report a heavier reading load than CSU and national schools, which tend to be similar. The See CSUSM Survey, page 2 The Budget, Fee Increases, and Program Reductions A T eleconference w ith C SU C hancellor C harles R eed By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Arts Editor that graduate students would now the building of new facilities as to balance the budget without be paying $2,082 per academic well as the electricity, cleaning any tax increases, which would year while undergraduates would and maintenance therein. During account for nearly one quarter of California State University be paying $1,968. solution. If this reporters and editors had the Although the Chancel-j ere to take place, opportunity to discuss, at length, lor stated that he feels] the 20 to 25 percent topics such as the CSU Budget, very strongly abou increases would be University Fee Increases and sensitivity to student! ter increased by Community Service with CSU costs, this would in additional seven Chancellor Charles Reed in a the second i n c r e a s e H ^ ^ H H H G S » l ercent. teleconference held Tuesday in as many years a ndl March 3. the largest in terms o f According to dollars ($396 per year) eed, the impendChancellor Reed went in to ever. war with Iraq great detail about the ramificas also of particular tions of Governor Gray Davis' Reed also claime< onsequence. The budget proposal. The CSU that because of 'hancellor said, "If system will incur an estimated increase in enroll there's a war, we will $326.1 million spending reduc- ment, which is norma >e hurt even worse." tion for the 2003/04 year in order in times of economi ?The Chancellor to stabilize statewide budget defi- instability, the CS claims that he and cit of $34.6 billion. system would also b his counterparts are facing an undisclosed exploring options to Under Davis' plan, raising stu- amount in additional fee increases via a dent fees could offset most of the cost increases. "Withfinance committee Courtesy photo $326.1 million, but before fees out an increase in of the board, budget can be raised the proposal would revenues we cannot planning summits, have to be approved by the CSU accommodate the number of stu- the teleconference the Chancel- and a system wide budget comBoard of Trustees. If approved, dents that will be enrolled in the lor affirmed that the Republican mittee. He also recommended graduate and undergraduate stu- CSU system," said Reed. These Party (the minority party in Cali- that the budget problem be dents would receive a 20 and 25 costs would cover health care for fornia) has suggested that they solved over a two-year period , , —— percent increase in student fees, new employees, workman ,s corn- manage^ the budget. ^He insisted by borrowing from njext year's f , respectively. This would mean pensation insurance premiums, ¿ ^ budget. r CSU Chancellor Charles Reed M the wen Republicans Members of the California Faculty Association are anxious about the increase of studentto-faculty ratio (SFR), which threatens the CSU's overall educational mission, as students will have less access to speak with instructors regarding course material. The CFA is also worried about the proposed cuts in student service funding, which will reduce the extent of cultural, social and developmental programs that are accessible to CSU students. The CFA has declared that "Unfortunately, CSU administrators view the Governor's proposal as a 'best case scenario' and many policy makers believe the CSU's exposure to additional cuts is significant." As avowed in the conference, the Chancellor considers himself to be an optimist. Accordingly, he went into depth about some of the strong points within the CSU system. First he declared that, even after last year's cuts to would See CHANCELLOR REED, page 2 �Fall 2003 Commenoement Ceremony Not in Budget Plans By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer Spring commencement ceremony is held every May for graduating students who have finished both the fall prior to that spring semester as well as those who have completed their degrees that semester. Cal State University San Marcos does not have plans to hold a fall commencement ceremony similar to the spring commencement. The fall 2003 graduates will be included with the spring 2004 graduates in May 2004 at whichever venue the commencement committee decides upon. Fall 2003 graduates will be given a small reception in their honor at the end of the fall semester in December 2003. The commencement ceremony is the usual pomp and circumstance walk-through ceremony like high school and university graduations. The graduates wear robes, walk up to the stage in front of friends, family, and all other graduates in order to receive their diplomas for the completion of their degrees. The Fall Recognition Recep- tion, which will be held in the fall graduates' honor after the fall semester, consists of a small reception with refreshments, speeches from members of the administration, and takes place in a casual atmosphere. The graduates' names are not read, they do not wear a robe, and they do not receive their diplomas up on stage. In years past, President Gonzalez, Dr. Martinez, and the ASI President have spoken at the reception. Historically, this gathering has been held on campus. Is there a possibility of holding a real commencement ceremony in the fall? "At this time, no," According to the vice president of student affairs, Dr. Francine Martinez, "The costs associated with planning and holding a full commencement ceremony are prohibitive. Additionally, extensive research in the CSU has shown that there are no campuses that hold a fall commencement ceremony. In response to student requests we instituted a Fall Recognition Reception in Fall 01, continued in Fall 02 and are already making plans for Fall 03." Chancellor Reed Second, he affirmed that the CSU is number one in the country i f community were absorbed, the CSU was able service wn terms omillion hours ith 33.6 to sustain without any layoffs. committed last year. And third, f rom p age 1 CSUSM Survey writing requirement is much more stringent here than at other schools, particularly in composition of short and medium length papers. The learning of a second language is not a requirement at many schools, and graduating seniors are much more likely to learn a second language before they graduate. Students at San Marcos report a slightly larger emphasis on analysis and incorporation of abstract theory than at other master's level schools, particularly at the freshmen level. Seniors at San Marcos are slightly less likely to learn through repetition of memorized material than other CSU students, though nationwide and at the freshman level there is an equal emphasis on memorization. Editorial Staff Lead Editor Lead Editor News Editor Feature Editor Arts Editor Opimo» Editor Spanish Editor Sports Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Martinez estimated costs involved to hold a commencement ceremony at approximately $38,000. She also stated, "This figure excludes any staff time (regular and overtime); this amount varies with the needs of the venue, ceremony, and planned attendance. The Fall Who decides when and where? Recognition Reception cost is Both the commencement comapproximately $4,000." mittee and the President's According to Martinez and Cabinet decide when and where Carmen Villa, Martinez's part- to hold commencement ceremoner in commencement planning, nies, which then make recomthere are an estimated 2,000 mendations to the university students planning to walk in president. "Students are involved the upcoming spring 2003 com- in researching and developing mencement ceremony. They site recommendations to the will participate in one of three president through their involveceremonies at the Del Mar Fair- ment on the commencement grounds. The graduates who committee," added Martinez. are eligible to walk will consist of students who have completed According to Martinez, the their degree work in fall 2002, highest factors taken into conspring 2003, and summer 2003. sideration when deciding when and where to hold commence"Approximately 550 students ment are the number of students graduated in fall of 2002; of eligible to graduate at the end these approximately 150 attended of that term, number of guests the fall recognition reception," that showed up without tickets who still were included in the added Dr. Martinez. previous year's ceremonies, the The number of graduates esti- reading of students' names for mated for the fall of 2003 is the ceremonies, and the physical capacity and seating availability of the university and alternative venues. Past commencement ceremonies for CSUSM have been held on campus at Forum Plaza, but because of construction projects in that area of campus, the ceremony was moved to the Del Mar Fairgrounds where it was held last year, and where it will be held again this spring. What can students do to voice their opinion on this topic? "Over the next few months elected ASI representatives will be going to students and asking for comments/thoughts on these opinions; students should take the time and respond. Additionally, we will plan to have information tables set up on Forum Plaza and an information session where students can also share their thoughts," said Martinez. Students are also advised to direct any questions they may have to either Dr. Martinez's office in Craven Hall 5306 or Carmen Villa's office in Craven Hall 5111. that the CSU has been nationally For additional information Lyons, CFA Research Specialist recognized with the Litton Award or copies of the CFA Research at alyons@calfac.org. in Sonoma and San Bernardino Brief #1 (Teaching Associates) for faculty service and outreach. and CFA Research Brief #2 (Student Fees), contact Andrew from page 1 CSUSM students are also significantly more likely to use the Internet as part of class work, as well as to communicate with other students and faculty via e-mail. They are more likely to make presentations and work in groups on class projects. Compared to other CSU schools, they are more likely to ask questions in class. Despite the heavy workload, CSUSM students say they are happy with their education and would enroll in this school again. More CSUSM students reported that their class work makes them better writers and more technologically capable than did students at other schools. San Marcos students are also happier with their faculty than other CSU students, though nationally the response to faculty is similar. Alyssa Fi n kelstei n Martha Sarabia Gail Tarantino Jennifer Acee Chris Martin Jason Padilla Martha Sarabia Jessica Krone Leiana Naholowaa Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall said to be similar to the fall of 2002 numbers, but data is still being gathered. The deadline for spring 2004 graduation is in late September, so the figures for spring 2004 commencement will not be available until sometime after the deadline. Marcos is only slightly different from the other CSU schools in this regard, but much more so than national schools, especially among freshmen. Also, students at San Marcos are less likely to work in internships or apply what they learn in school to their current jobs, and less likely to interact with faculty outside of class. San Marcos students, seniors especially, reported that there is little support on campus for non-academic needs, such as family or social issues. The commuter nature of the campus is another distinctive feature of CSUSM, a trait shared with all CSU schools. Only sixty percent of freshmen To view the entire report, nationally commute to campus, go to http://www.csusm.edu/ compared to eighty percent of academic_ affairs/ CSU freshmen and nearly all at Analytic %20Studies/ San Marcos. The lack of campus NSSEHome.htm housing at CSUSM may explain this, as more than half of freshmen nationally Earn $ 1,000 - $ 2,000 for your Student Group live in campus housing, in just 3 hours! compared to 25% in CSU schools. 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E-mail: pride@csusm.edu Colbrese, Nina Robinson http://www.csusm.edu/pride �SPORTS THE PRIDE Men's Golf Team Takes First at CSUSM Golf Tournament By GABRIEL MARTIN Pride Staff Writer The CSUSM men's golf team finished in first place at their 2003 Cougar Classic on March 4 . Thefinalscore for the team was 866 (291-282-293). Sophomore Ryan Axlund said, "The team is starting to show its potential and I am excited about the way we are playing." The two-day tournament was held at the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course in Bonsall. Seventeen men's teams competed in the event, as did six women's teams. The men's course covered 6,750 yards, with a par of 72. Three rounds were played. th By the end of the third round, the San Marcos team had a score of 866, leading them to a very close first, ahead of Cal State Bakersfield who had a score of 867. Cal State Stanislaus came in third with 873. Tying at fourth, with overall scores of 882, were Grand Canyon University and Southern Nazarene University. Commenting on San Marcos' first place position, Axlund said, "As soon as we start getting too comfortable with where we are in the standings and stop putting forth the effort I know we can, the other schools out there will pass us." When asked if he felt that would happen, he replied "Not at all. We are all good players, and we will just keep playing." The men's next golf tournament will be on Mar. 17, hosted by Drake University at the Diablo Grande Golf Club. The team was brought to thefirststanding with junior Rob Keller leading, who finished sixth overall. Keller's final score was 216 (69-75-72). Junior Cory Scoggin was ranked 67 after the first round, and improved by the final round to finish twelfth overall, with a score of 219 (80-69-70). Right behind him was junior Joe Rathburn, who shot a score of 220 (71-70-79) to finish nineteenth. Sophomore Ryan Axlund finished 3 0 with a score o f223 (76-68-79), and junior Brett Dolch placed 3 4 C SUSM S pring 2003 Golf T eam. with a score of 227 S taff photo by Mary S chiefelbein. (75-80-72.) th th th Hiesday, March 11,2003 3 Let's Kick It Up a Notch, Cougar Style: Lady Qxigars Place Second in Cal State Cougar CLassic By MARY SCHIEFELBEIN Pride Staff Writer For the second tournament of the season, Cal State San Marcos held their 2003 Cougar Classic Golf Tournament at the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course in Bonsall. The two-day tournament started Mar. 3 and hosted six women's golf teams, as well seventeen teams for the men's golf tournament. The course was 6, 365 and par 72. Closing out the Classic tourney on Mar. 4 after two rounds of the course was the Southern Nazarene University of Bethany Oklahoma in first place with 654 (334-320). The Cougar's golf team followed three strokes behind for second with 657 (333-324). University of British Columbia placed third with a score of 659 (336-323); Lewis-Clark State College of Lewiston, Idaho, placed fourth with 690 (349-341). One stroke behind them was University of Victoria, British Columbia finishing infifthwith a score of691 (351340). In sixth place was UC Santa Cruz closing with 817 (401-416). The course was packed with golfers, and it was a lot of stop-and-go from teeing off at one hole and waiting for the next to clear. Weather was on the compliable side for opening day, and the women's golf team gave a respectable performance by finishing in first. The second day weather conditions were not so forgiving because of the rain. Junior Erin Thys said, "the conditions were Golfers senior Robin Shaft and senior Jennifer Tbnzi swinging simultaneously for a practice round of golf last week. Staff photo by Mary Schiefelbein. extremely wet the second day...some holes were previously ruined by the consistent rainfall lately...and there were a lot of areas marked ground under repair"." Despite these conditions, Lady Cougar's kept their perseverance leveled with senior Robin Shaft placing second overall with a score of 160 (82-78). Two strokes behind was senior Jennifer Tunzi, who placed 4th over all with 162 (83-79), followed by junior Stephanie Segura in fifth with a game score of 163 (83-80). Tying for 18th with a score of 172 were Thys (85-87) and freshman Kim Ensey (85-87). THE PANETTA INSTITUTEDC CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP IN WASHINGTON, **EXPENSES PAID** If you are going to be a full-time student in Fall 2003, APPLY NOW for the opportunity of a LIFETIME! The Leon & Sylvia Panetta Institute for Public Policy at CSU Monterey Bay is sponsoring a congressional internship for CSU students from every campus for Fall semester of2003. 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Application Process • Currently enrolled students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. Students must submit a letter of application (3 page, double-spaced maximum) explaining your qualifications to serve as a congressional intern as well as your specific interest in this program. Students also must submit a current Cal State San Marcos transcript and the name of at least one faculty member from Cal State San Marcos as a reference. • Send letters of application to: Jonathan Poullard, Office of the Associate Vice-President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Cal State San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001. For questions, contact Jonathan Poullard: jpoullar@csusm.edu oi; (760) 750-4056. The Office of the Dean of Students is located in Craven Hall, Room 5306. Application Deadline: Friday, April 18 by 5 pm. THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN APPLYING 1. Research the Panetta Institute for Public Policy to better understand how the program might assist you in meeting your academic and career goals. You can obtain more information about the program by visiting the website at: www.PanettaInstitute.org 2. Have a peer or faculty member edit your three-page application to ensure that you have expressed your thoughts clearly, and within the parameters of the stated goals of the program. 3. Email questions/concerns to former Cal State San Marcos Panetta Institute attendees to clarify your possible participation in the program, and to learn more about their experiences while enrolled in the program. You may contact them at: • Afton Porter, Literature and Writing Major, Political Science Minor, Attended - fall 2001 christian_student@hotmail.com • Rebecca Chambers, Political Science Major, Attended - fall 2002 Cisseis2@aol.com or chamb018@csusm.edu �Guerrilla Girls Inform Cal State San Marcos How the Art World Realy Works sonalities. They said anonymity also them to eavesdrop on people are saying them and it usually them with what to do their next poster. After their introducti the Guerrilla Girls a documentary some of their work, was followed by the commenting back and about famous quotes the placement of in society. A humorous quote was from a female A Guerrilla Girl Performing. doctor calling the GuerCourtesy photo, rilla Girls' work "absomore interactive and that more lutely disgusting...why such a Guerrilla Girls would b $prese^ hatred towards men? Your work Says sophomore liberal studies makes me look bad as a female... major, Ashley Frey, "The only I have a hard enough time work- thing I went into the performance ing in the male-dominated field expecting was that is was going that I am in." to be more of a play, and have a lot more than two actors/actress's; Most of the audience was I was disappointed in the fact that seeing the Guerrilla Girls for the the performance was not more of first time. Many were required a play but rather I felt like I was to be there for an introduc- being lectured." tion to women's studies class (WMST 101), and many did not Tony Allard, an adjunct facknow what to expect. After the ulty member, had seen Guerintroduction and documentary, rilla Girls in the past and knew most of the show consisted of what to expect. He commented slideshows of the Guerrilla Girl's that, "prior to the performance humorous, acrimonious adver- my expectations were that their tisements. According to Linda presentation would be similar Pershing, her WMST 101 class in tone, content, and delivery to discussed the performance the past presentations and, in fact, next day, and they thought that it was going to be See GUERRILA GIRLS, page 5 :i Nimitz Bagtas and a Guerrilla Girl. Courtesy photo by Tony Allard. By MARY SCHIEFELBEIN Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos had the pleasure of hosting the Guerrilla Girls last Tuesday, and the sold out show began at 6 p.m. in the Arts building. Born in New York City in 1985, Guerrilla Girls started as a public educational campaign, fighting against the devaluation of women in art and science culture. Guerrilla Girls have produced over 100 humorous, sarcastic, in your face and, to some, offensive posters, stickers, books, printed objects, and billboards as their voice. Over the year they have been a part of events that have exposed sexism and racism in politics, the art world,film,and the culture at large. Monkeying Around The show opened with the infamous Guerrilla Girls coming down the aisles, adorned in true jungle drag fashion (mammoth size gorilla masks and black attire) and throwing bananas out to the audience. 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CATALAN Pride Staff Writer Learning and thinking about societal norms will be the emphasis of Women's History Month at CSUSM - cultural life, political life, and social life. The societal realization and coming of age of the strong, intelligent, and hardworking woman is the reality of what a woman is today. The events this year on campus will consist of various events that will be held on campus from Mar. 4 through Mar. 27. One of the scheduled events for Women's History Month at CSUSM is "The Feminism Is For Everybody Panel, which will be on Mar: 19, 2003,Sfid the host of the panel will ?? be Dr. Maribel Garcia, professor of Women's Studies, along with guest lecturer, Professor Denise MacNeil. Dr Garcia stated, "This student panel is intended to answer the question, 'What is feminism?' by addressing critical issues ranging from feminism, welfare reform to feminism, and the Father's Right's debate. The objective is to both educate and empower young men and women by discussing contemporary issues of race and gender. It will address the importance of our role as women and men in today's society by introducing the audience to women's studies." Tuesday, March 11,2003 5 programming/publicity committee for the Women's Leadership Conference that was held on Mar. 7. Jennings commented, "Most of our students, who have grown up in the 1980s and 1990s, and know the women's rights movement as a part of history; they weren't there to experience it. But they, both men and women, are also products of that history, of all the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment it has taken to empower women and move closer to equality." The Women's Leadership Conference was geared to help low-income, disadvantaged female adolescents into establishing mentors from the college-level to professional Paige Jennings, communica- women to look up to further tions writer in external affairs their future education goals and at CSUSM, is part of the endeavors. Guerrilla GirlSfrom p age 4 these expectations were met...the if the skirt was one-size fits fact that their means of delivering all. Kicking his vocal cords up their message has not changed several notches he humorously has not in any way detracted from depicted a conversation between the power of their message." a man and a woman that had the audience, comprised mostly of Guerrilla Grand Finale women, rolling in their seats. One of the show's highlights was when a student from the crowd, junior liberal studies student Nimitz Bagtas, volunteered to be a part of the Guerrilla Girl's grand finale. He was to dress up as a woman, donning a skirt and pink ribbon tiara. Hamming it up for the crowd, Nimitz asked ARTS Another show highlight that received a round of applause was when junior communication major Honee Folk stood up to say she did not realize how underrepresented women were in the art realm and that she could identify being a black woman. She said she really appreciated the Guerrilla Girls for bringing that to her attention. Folk also said that there's a significant chance for the women at Cal State San Marcos to be underrepresented with the ASI Elections coming up. Though the ratio of women to men at San Marcos is 60 to 40, only three women are running in the elections, so there is great potential for the student government representatives to be all male. One of the Guerrilla Girls asked her if she was running and just as Folk replied with a "yes!" the crowd broke out into applause, whistles and "Women's History Month is a time to celebrate women and their accomplishments. Women have always made a difference and significance in our society, along with men, but have never been acknowledged due to being a woman, in our male dominant society." Women from Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) will share their experiences, knowledge, and adversities from all lines of work. From women artists, authors, elected officials, scholars, CSUSM, and community women from all over - will reveal their experiences of what being a woman in our society today has meant to themselves and to fellow Linda Pershing, director and women. professor of CSUSM's Women's Studies program stated, A whole series of events, performances, panels, and workshops are entailed for this very, big event of Women's History Month at CSUSM. Women's suppression, subordination, achievements, and accomplishments of the past and present are going to finally be recognized. The contributions of women have been overlooked for so long from a historical point of view. Women are still struggling to find themselves, fighting for equality, genderism, racism, sexism, and not finding total equality, but equitability in our patriarchal society. shout outs. The show closed with questions from the audience. "How many Guerrilla's are there and does the group consist of many ethnicities?" asked a member of the audience. One of the Guerrilla Girls replied that there are many women of different ethnic groups, different sexual orientations. Another response from the Guerrilla Girls regarding their diversity was that "some of us want a piece of the pie, some of us want to blow up the whole system." They were questioned Meet Your N ew Neighbor! Come Join The Excitement at Our G RAND OPENING! March 14-15,2003 • 6 am - 6 pm (727 W. San Marcos Blvd. Between Denny's & Jack-in-the-box) Three Great Brands In One Cafe asm ^um-imm FREE BAGELS Buy 1, Get 3 Free! QBrn&Hm-im® FREE BAGELS Buy 1, Get 3 Free! oak* t'lmm FREE BAGELS Buy 1, Get 3 Free! Famnte Huffiti as to whether men have joined their club, and though men have asked in the past to be apart of this savvy organization, the Guerrilla Girls decided to deny that request in order to stay true to their objective. It was an informative evening that was filled with very disturbing statistics, humorous one-liners and skits, delivered in true jungle drag Guerrilla Girl style. �Klezmer Music Alive At CSUSM By JEANNE RAUPP SAPP Pride Staff Writer A standing room only crowd was delighted by a performance that wasfilledwith the emotional vitality inherent in the ethnic style of music known as klezmer. Saxophonist Merryl Goldberg led a small group performing klezmer, Yiddish, classical, and original compositions in a concert that took place in the *The undulating music Arts building last Wednesday drew the audience night. She was accompanied in, laying a silken throughout thé evening by Gila path the audience Goldstein on the piano, Gunnar was drawn to follow * Biggs on the double bass, Bill Bradbury on the mandolin, and Klezmer music dates back Mtafiti Imara on the drum, tenor hundreds of years to the and alto saxophone. Jewish migration into Eastern Europe. The Jewish religion forbade playing music except on holidays or at weddings, and only acapella singing was permitted in the Temple. Klezmorim, the musicians who played klezmer music, were often traveling musicians. The rising popularity of klezmer music reflects the increased interest in many ethnic types of instrumental music, including folk music, African, and Celtic styles. Merryl Goldberg and Friends C ourtesy photo by Tom Page, In a theater designed to accommodate about 150, over 200 people crowded in to listen as Goldberg, an associate professor of Visua and Performing Arts a CSUSM, led off withou introduction into the firs piece of the evening "Chasidim Tanz," whic started slowly and up to a quick tempo. In the secon piece, "Byn Rebbn i Palestina," Goldberg Merryl carried the melody on the tenor Photo by Goldberg Tom Page. sax. Rather than demanding the spotlight, the sax insinuated itself through the song. The smooth Gila Goldstein was featured in and smoky sax sound snaked in three brief piano solos by George and out through the notes played Gershwin. The exuberant music of this American composer by the other musicians. contained elements of the ethnic music played earlier in the concert, Traditional Yemenite pieces fewer m I were also featured. "This will but wsithhough the inor keys. wast was a t audience feel a little more Arabic to you," h history of arly Goldberg told the audience. Aearing a musical beginning ewith merican music, The undulating music drew the the staccato Jewish and smooth audience in, laying a silken path minor k and that the audience was drawn to Arabian musicoin aershwin'sey,risk, transitioning t G b follow. optimistic, and jazzy style. Some of the many highlights of the concert were the performances of original works composed by Bill Bradley. Bradley told the audience that he wanted to "write pieces that reflect the tradition of religious chanting." The piano solo, performed by Gila Goldstein, was titled "Gregorian." It was a simple, elegant piece. The reverberation of thefinalnote died out completely before the rapt audience burst into applause. 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Movie N ight - ASI San Marcos Edwards Movie T heater Cal State San Marcos Goldberg and Gunnar Biggs on double bass played a duet, "Tender Shepherd," which Goldberg dedicated to her daughter and the spirit of her father. The musicians faced each other and played as if they were having a conversation, one instrument speaking, then the other responding. The contrapuntal effect of the two lines of music moved the piece forward, and kept the audience involved. All the musicians were on stage for the two final pieces of klezmer music. The first was a traditional wedding piece, often played as an improvisation. Imara and Goldberg played the sax, each taking turns making their instruments cry and wail, perhaps mimicking the mother of the bride. The musicians laughed as they enjoyed the improv, and the audience began to clap in time to the music. "Broiges Tanz," or The Dance of the In-Laws, was thefinalpiece. This group of musicians clearly enjoyed playing together as much as the audience enjoyed listening to them. The hour passed too quickly, and then the audience was on its feet clapping and whistling in appreciation for an all-too-short evening of klezmer. �THE PRIDE Dear Editors, Regarding Jamal Scarlett's Feb. 18 article, there is no doubt in my mind that there is a liberal bias at Cal State San Marcos. The faculty being liberal is a small problem. The big problem that I have is the fact that the Cal State system is liberal in general, and tends to tilt towards the left. Here is what I mean. 1) The majority of the Cal State Schools have done something I find to be unpatriotic, especially during this period in which the U.S is getting ready to defend and preserve freedom around the world. We no longer celebrate the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington on President's day, or Columbus Day, to name just a few. Those holidays have been moved to December, a month during which school is out for three of the four weeks. Instead, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. . Day, and Caesar Chavez' birthday. I find that an insult to our founding fathers. Lincoln and Washington are two importantfiguresin our history. To me it sounds like the liberals that made this decision are trying to be "Politically Correct," and not offend anyone, that is unless they are 'Dead White Guys'. People have often accused liberals of being Un-American, well this is just one example to show that the facts are there. 2) Inviting a leftist liberal like Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton to speak at our school, with no balance of inviting someone on the other side of the political spectrum shows liberal bias. Where were Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, Michael Savage, Pat Buchanan, and Bernard Goldberg when they were doing their book tours? Not here. I can go on and on, but I am sure that we all get the point by now. Nash Summers Tang Junior, Business POIJTTCAT, VOTflF: Dear Editors: one side of the coin, they own, produce, and monopolize the coin In his March 4 letter Sean trade. Mattingly asks Amber De La Torre to "open your eyes and see that Mr. Mattingly then asserts that this so called "elite" capitalistic Amber should "have a little respect society where conservatives oppress for your country, its history, its everyone is only in your mind." The founders, and your freedom." The United States is a nation where the Founders espoused the high-handed top 1% of our population owns, ideals of equality, yet nearly all were controls, and manipulates the vast slave owners, subordinated women, majority of assets, resources, and and were elite white conservative wealth. men intent on keeping those "inalienable rights" to themselves. Conservatives maintain their Since such inequities still exist vise-like grip on this country by within our society, and the definition tightly regulating the economy, of conservatism is opposition to government, flow of ideas, change, Mr. Mattingly is consciously documented history, mass media engaging in activities to preserve and social institutions. Contrary the systems of oppression that to his contention that liberals only keep these inferior groups in their look at one side of the coin, the "proper" place. He then tells Ms. conservatives not only acknowledge De La Torre to leave the country, Tuesday, March 11,2003 7 revealing his intolerant, pompous conservative attitude towards individuals who strive to remedy the myriad social problems that plague our nation through progressive reformation. By refusing to believe the truth that he is presented with everyday by his "biased" professors, Sean takes it upon himself to fight the liberal oppressors here at this campus. It seems the intolerance conservatives preach has not run out, and that is sad. Mr. Mattingly pitifully follows the dictums of the white male conservative capitalist elite and is hardlyfitto be the president of ASI. Matthew Black Junior, History Dear Editors: As our nation faces war with Iraq, I notice many anti-war protests taking place throughout our nation. Although I do not like to see our country divided, I know it is our right to do so, and feel happy we have this right to exercise. My concern does not lie with those who oppose war; it lies with the support needed for our troops, for they are the ones who let us exercise this right and all others. Our troops are doing their job, whether they agree or disagree; they will continue to follow and carry out the orders of our commander-in-chief. My reason behind this letter is not to ask you to support or protest a war with Iraq, but to ask you to come together and support those who left their homes, friends, Dear Editors: and merits of both candidates, and security office, Mr. Ridge." Another spouses, and children. Do not let make educated decisions, unlike conservative loses to a candidate these brave souls come home to a When I read the first article on many conservatives who only look who was DEAD? Stay calm; we'll country with no appreciation for Liberal Bias by Jamal Scarlett, to whomever has the 'elephant make him the Attorney General. their lives, which they are putting I shrugged it off as just another bumper sticker.' Some high-ranking conservative on the line. There are many ways conservative, complaining that not slips up and admits that he is a to support the Marines, Sailors, everyone agrees with him. How- I don't blame you, however, for your ide him ope t public Soldiers, and Airmen; one can ever, after reading Sean Mattingly's narrow-mindedness; most likely racist? HNotice I asnd h"slipshe p." As easily display a yellow ribbon forgets ( last 'attack' on liberals, I feel that I this was branded into you at a very we know, many inaid C are ruacists, (as was done during the Gulf D have no choice but to respond to his young age. You've lost that lack of however it really comes down to a War) from their backpack, car, or remarks. free will. Now that Republicans are matter of who gets caught admitting anywhere else. The simplest of kings in DC, you have the spine to it in public.)^ all is to take a minute and pray for Of your entire 'rant ', Sean, only one start voicing your opinions. That's these individuals who give us our sentence that you write resembles a fine with me, it's just a matter of Let me close by talking about the rights—right to assemble, free rational response. Liberalism does time until the country gets smart and last sentence of your response. I'll speech, and all others listed. indeed teach tolerance and respect. wakes up. Current polls are starting let you in on a newsflash.According After reading your response, it's to show us that; as time goes on, and to the conservative news network Paul C. Herrera obvious that conservatives don't our current leaders continue to mess (i.e. FOX News), California has SSgtUSMC practice these traits. "Completely things up, hopefully the citizens will been affectionately dubbed a 'blue' ICC Representative, Veterans' unfounded", "outright wrong", right the wrong and vote someone state. So maybe it is you who should Association "illogical", "mindless response"...we new into office. move. You seem so disgusted with Junior, Political Science get a real sense of what life must the idea of diversity and tolerance, be like all the way on the extreme But going back to my point, what do I'm sure you canfinda good home right. conservatives care about respect? in a conservative state. That way you They seem to do what they want, can isolate yourself from opposing This may shock you, but I am NOT despite what the voting public says. viewpoints, never to upset yourself a 'left wing liberal'. I believe I am A conservative's approval rating is again. somewhere in the middle of the so bad that he decides not to run road. It is true that I usually see and save himself the humiliation of Matt Mason myself aligned with the democratic losing? No worry, just make up a Junior, Political Science opinion, but I have been known to new job and give him the leadership actually look at the opinions, issues, position. "Welcome to the homeland Dear Editors: Sean Mattingly amusingly expresses his confusion over my "illogical" and "unclear" argument in his April 4 letter. It is obvious to me the writing center here at San Marcos would be of value for him to utilize and provide assistance with his reading comprehension and ^ lf^il^kMgik^is. Ftfn^W(ifffi| thiittffiolfelSitUdeiit with W Sipposei GPA does not have the capability of understand- ing a well-articulated letter. Is this is deemed intolerant? Still, his pro- and prosperity for all minorities really the type of person we want as posal for me tofleethe country is a and myself as a woman, as well. President of ASI? I think not. typical condescending conservative This entails realizing the inequiresponse. ties here in the United States and Furthermore, Mattingly writes, deconstructing the systems, which "I ask where has the "tolerance" for Interestingly, after viewing Bowl- maintain the status quo. Finally, all viewpoints gone? Since when is ing for Columbine, L thought that Mattingly writes, "have a little it not good to look at both sides of Canada seemed like a progressive, respect for your country, its history, the coin?" Then, he later states, "If egalitarian society and Ifiguredit its founders and your freedom." youfindthis impossible (being tol- would be an ideal place to reside. erant) then maybe you should think On the other hand, I decided that As if I am anti-American simply about moving somewhere else..." I, unlike Sean, would employ the because I refuse to buy into the Bravo Sean! He is a hypocrite in white privilege bestowed upon political ideals of a capitalist, patrihis own right, yet I am the one who me towards the betterment of life archal, racist, homophobic society? Sorry Sean. As you blindingly stand and wave the red, white and blue flag, representing a country which claims pseudo ideologies of equality, justice, liberty, and freedom for all, I will confront the realities which constrain and continue to fight for equitable reformation. We liberals are not going anywhere, so you had better get used to it. Amber De La Torre Junior, Sociology In response to Matthew Black: You're a good mouth piece for the "Blame -America-First- Club," but you take things way out of context, and have serious flaws in your arguments Mr. Black. You first rambled about how the U.S. backed Saddam in the 1980s and even Osama bin Laden for a while, and yes, both of them did share a common interest at one point with the U.S. But you fail to mention, that we backed him as part of the containment policy against the former Soviet Union's attempted expansion into the region. The Soviets at that time were backing Iran during their 8-year war with Iraq. And let's not forget that Iran had taken hundreds of Americans hostage in the early ages as well. You also said that we encouraged Saddam to use chemical weapons on Kurds and Iranians. Did you ever stop to think that maybe those with you, then you help them. Then to hide among civilians. And that's very Kurds and Iranians got gassed if they stab you in the back, (for the why innocent people get caught in because they werefightingwith the safety of all Americans) you punish the crossfire. So the blood of any them. Ayatollah? Palestinian bystanders is on the hands of the terrorists, not Israel. You then mentioned that we Next, you implied that we're backed Osama in Afghanistan. That responsible for Columbian forces Furthermore, you make an too was done to stop the Soviets that killed "30,000 dissidents." outrageous claim that U.S. air from taking over Afghanistan. He But you failed to mention that: we strikes destroyed an Iraqi school declared himself an enemy of the backed them tofightthe drug lords, with 400 kids in it, then (even in U.S. after the Gulf War. And think and never encouraged them to kill an opinion column) fail to list any about this: 200 years ago Americans "dissidents" (although many grew credible source. Did you believe that hated the British, and now they're cocaine). via a press release from Saddam's our friends. During WW1 and WW2 state-controlled media? But more the Germans were our enemies, now You then made a ridiculous claim hilarious, is your naive trust in they're our friends. The Japanese that Israel commits terrorism against weapons inspections. Remember, were also our enemies during Palestine. Funny, I've never heard of Saddam didn't let them back in WW2, and are now our friends. the Israelis strapping a ticking bomb until thousands of U.S troops were Even Russia-since WW2-has gone to a 10 year-old's chest and then in Kuwait. Therefore, Saddam only from being our ally to our enemy sending him/her into a crowded listens to one thing: force. to our ally again. So Saddam was market place, have you? In reality: an alliance at one time is not that Israel targets individual members But how exactly will inspections outrageous. It's just a reflection of of Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, triumph? Inspectors haven't stopped the crazy world we live in. When etc. The problem is that puppet Saddam from pursuing weapons somebody shares a common interest masters of homicide bombings love he agreed not to have, or playing games with inspectors. Should Blix now threaten to "kick Saddam's ass"? Seriously, what power do the inspectors really have? If Saddam had any intention if disarming, he would have already. Also, Forbes magazine reported that: Yasser Arafat is worth nearly $300 million, Saddam 2 billioi, and the Prince of Saudi Arabia 20 billion. So don't blame their poverty th ; You simply fail to realize that years of resolutions, sanctions, and inspections, have all failed. Nor does the UN have the balls to enforce its own resolutions. Peace had a chance. Now there's NO other option. Wake up, Mr. Black! Brian Dobbins Senior, Communications �Criticism of the Fall 2002 PLS Parking S ervi c es Response Dear Editors: On behalf of Parking Services I would like to take a moment and thank the authors of last week's editorial articles. (Walter L. Dutton, "About CSUSM Disabled Parking" and Louise J. Tweed, "Response to comment on "State of the Campus Address") Parking Services welcomes comments and suggestions, customer thoughts and opinions such as these are the architect that helps develop growth and program advancement. 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My poem was not only broken into stanzas and spread out ary Supplement: into two columns, but capitalization I wish to express my concern and punctuation were added in variwith the way in which creative writ- ous places, and the structure of lines ing pieces were published in last was manipulated. The original poem semester's Pride Literary Supple- is written in all lowercase lettering, ment. The poem of mine that was and is structured in such a way that it included, entitled, "my country," reads (intentionally) as a continuous was manipulated and completely vertical structure, with each line conchanged in structure from the origi- sisting of a select few words/images. nal. Form and structure in poetry I noticed that several other poems are integral elements in producing (those that I was previously familiar the desired effect of the poem itself, with) were manipulated in the same as well as necessary to the intention way. While I certainly understand ThanksourProf. Dear Pride: I read y newspaper faith- Class at Meadowbrook Middle School. Because of my genetics class last semester and this chemistry class this semester, my daughter, who I once was told was retarded and would be all her life, has developed a love of science, and she understands and is now fascinated with the structure of cells and atoms. fully. I know people seem to complain a lot in your pages but I must forward on to you a miracle that has happened in our family, due to your most excellent professors. It would probably never have happened if I had not become a student here at CSUSM. Whether you print it or not, that doesn't matter, but I'd like you to know the story. My chemistry Professor Dr. Karno Ng (Chem 311) and The study of science, though I haven't had my biology Professor in human genetics much, due to life mistakes is magic to me Professor Christa DiBeraardo (last semes- now. It is not easy for me, but what a world ter) have contributed so much to our lives it takes us into. (like most professors at CSUSM) I just have All I really wanted to say, especially with to tell you all THANK YOU! the growing pains at CSUSM, is that you are having an impact. Not just to an older Dear Dr. Ng: student, but also to a young girl, who sees how her mother becomes excited when she I want to tell you an incredible story. I i studying iology, nd c have a 13 yr old daughter in Special Day ksnows whatbelse to caome.hemistry, and who the issue of the use of space in publication (I was a newspaper reporter myself at one time), I would suggest that in the future, more attention and respect is given to printing the original work as it is. If this requires extra imagination and strategy on the part of the editor(s), so be it. I feel that an injustice has been done in changing what is a major part of the meaning and integrity of a poem (in this case, poems) - its structure. Erica Woiwode LTWR graduate student I honestly don't know how one teaches. I saw some papers of yours in the hall in. the Science building; I would think it might be hard to go back to teaching. My enthusiasm because of my professors at CSUSM has not only given hope to me, but to my daughter who is developing an incredible love of science. This young girl, who had been told from an early age that she had limited learning abilities, is now explaining to me genetic pedigrees and definitions of organelles in cell structure. Because in a large part due to you and all the others who have devoted their lives to teaching. I hope you will always know how you have changed people's lives for the better. Jennifer Closson, Chem 311 Senior, Liberal Arts with special study in Computer Science A n A merican i n G ermany: C SUSM f rom A broad Being an American in Europe international student; I will be for others of American culture at the end of the battle we are all these days often means being labeled by most of the world with and its influence on the person human beings with faults, opinions, the subject of intense political the title that I had no control in that I am. It is therefore up to me experiences, and qualities. We can debate, lecture, and discussion. earning: American. What I do to change stereotypes by listening all learn from these differences Trans-Atlantic tensions have have control over however, is how and being open to learning. The when we stop constantly trying to made German-American relations I use this label to break down the result is an amazing appreciation change them. somewhat more reproachable than negative stereotypes that are now for the cultural uniqueness that we friendly. As an international student more in place than ever. I am not all possess. I am a work in progress Emily Commer studying in Germany this academic ashamed of being an American, or a "celebrity in the making" if you Senior, Global Business year, my political beliefs and however, I won't let it predispose will, but one thing I will say is that Management opinions have been put on the spot a the person that I am or allow number of times. What do you think it to keep me from opening my of President Bush? Did you vote for mind to the wealth of culture him? Why do Americans want to go the world has to offer. to war? 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 budget Chancellor Charles Reed Commencement spring 2003 survey Women's Herstory/History Month https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/33355726007cdb0078bab47362f14e9e.pdf 78226c360384d96eb88f6271133e458a PDF Text Text # M K K i I nv A w m È M W^ È M l wwwxsusm.edu/pride/ TUESDAY. M A R C H 18. 2003 f V OL.XNO.23 Teacher Career Fair Draws Hundreds By DOROTHY BRUNO by Budget Cuts The room wasfilledwith smiles at the Annual Teacher Career Fair last Friday at the Center for the Arts in Escondido. There were no pink slips in the room and graduating students were getting job interviews. An EOP student profile te/fi/ig the story of success Vox The Pride The CSUSM Career and Assessment Center presents the fair every spring. Sandy Punch, director of the Career and Assessment Center said, "I think considering the current state of the economy, this fair was a big success. [Job seekers] got quality time with the districts, and overall, districts seemed positive about hiring our candidates." 56 school districts and teacher recruitment centers throughout California and Nevada came to talk to the 412 candidates looking for jobs as teachers. These districts all had jobs for graduating students; they did not just have promises of jobs, but j obs that are available now. Sheldon Kelman will graduate this May from the CSUSM credential program, and he reported that it was a "Great job fair, [but he was] a little disappointed there wasn't more out of state school districts." Natalie Metras, also graduating in May, said that the overall fair was a "Great presentation; [recruiters] were all so helpful." She went on to say the teacher prep program was very helpful and that the College of Education taught her just what she needs to know about looking for a job. Local school districts that participated in the event included Fallbrook Union Elementary, Lake Elsinore Unified School District (USD), Murrieta Valley USD, Temecula Valley USD, and Vista USD. Luis Maestre, the recruiter from the Sweetwater High See JOB FAIR, page 4 List has repeated^ published her 1 didifi have role models t o tell biography: » .. me what college was going to be like. It's EOF that has done that BOP student Graciela Nunez. Photo by George Cagala/The Pride. Graciela^ work ethic, academic for m e" Along with counseling achievement, on and off-campus and mentoring, EOP and SSS By JENNIFER ACEE program (Advancement Via Indi- involvement, and endearing per- provide financial aid, leadership Feature Editor vidual Determination), Graciela sonality also Tielp to exemplify opportunities, supplemental acachose to come to Cal State San the potential of the government demic instruction, and as GraAround the well-worn dining Marcos. This choice came in assistance programs she is a part ciela said, "a support network of table, Graciela and her family sit spite of acceptance offers at more of. The federal Student Support friends in similar backgrounds." and discuss the transpiration of prestigious institutions. Her rea- Services (SSS) and state Edu- She explained that without such their diverse days. Her mother sons were, she said, "if you're a cational Opportunity Program programs, she "would feel out of has been cleaning houses, her good student, it's going to show (EOP) have made college a real place in this school." father gardening, her grand- whatever school you go to," and, option for Graciela, as they have Now, Graciela has made her mother watching her sisters' chil- more significantly, she sees her- for thousands of other students in situations similar to hers. place at the school and on her dren, and as for her, she has been self as the isthmus that keeps her way to making her future distinattending her classes at California family so tightly bonded together SSS and EOP function under guished as well. State University San Marcos. in what are often tumultuous times. She did not want to leave thè master design to counterGraciela is a human develGraciela Nunez is a sophomore them for the trumpery of a distant balance social and economic inequality by making a college opment major with a minor in school. with a life history branded by education a realistic and attain- women's studies. She hopes to challenges. able achievement for students become a counselor so that she Graciela is currently taking 16 Her parents are from an units and is on the dean's list. typically underrepresented in the can either help people through the types of problems she herself has impoverished, now abandoned, She takes summer school courses educational system. faced, or so she can promote the town in central Mexico where every year. She is studying As the state attempts to reori- attainability of an education. they married before coming to French, her third language behind ent itself from the setback of a the United States. Neither has Spanish and English. severe debt, programs like EOP As Graciela makes plans to an education beyond the sixth become frivolity, as has been the attend graduate school after her grade. Her mother suffers from The unassuming sophomore is arthritis, Lyme disease, a learn- a model of minority achievement, case historically. Cal State San CSUSM undergraduate comMarcos Director of SSS and EOP mencement in 2005, her family ing disability, and the fallout of a of success in spite of adversity. Edward Pohlert said that $2 mil- watches her everyday success recent stroke. Her shining archetype-qual- lion of outreach funds statewide with pride. Her two older sisters were both ity is not going unnoticed. In a have already been cut from EOP, In theory, the nation also pregnant by age 19. Graciela is society that idealizes "the success a move that will "hamper our now 19. story," Graciela Nunez is a para- ability to get a more diverse pool watches Graciela for the positive, digm, a sort of poster-child of the for our student population." Fur- re-tellable message she demonThe aspiring young woman nation. Cal State San Marcos's ther cuts in other areas of EOP are strates that anyone can attain suchas a future taking on a shape office of communications agrees, possible in the upcoming months, cess through hard work. far different from what anyone as they are soon to place her smil- which would "dilute services" Critically though, people and/ in her family has experienced. ing face upon the campus web- and could even "wipe them out," or programs offering opportuniAfter graduating from Poway site. The scholarships, awards, explained Pohlert. ties for accession are a part of any High School with honors in and honors that she has received Speaking on behalf of the success story. Everyone needs a 2001, where she was a part of the are numerous. The annual pubgovernment-subsidized AVID lication The National Dean's government academic assis- rock on which to build. tance programs, Graciela said, Gonzalez Leaves CSUSM for CSU Sacramento By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer At the California State University Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting it was decided that CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez would be the next president at CSU Sacramento. Following the two-day meeting, the BOT announced their decision Thursday, March 13 at Cal State Fullerton. It seemed from an early start that Gonzalez was favored to be the new president at Sacramento. Gonzalez was the only finalist who had worked in the CSU system and he had been personally asked by Chancellor Charles B. Reed to apply for the presidency. There was further speculation that Gonzalez would not have applied if Reed would not support his candidacy. Gonzalez has denied this and believes that the other two finalists, law professor J. Clark Kelso and University of Houston President Karen Haynes, had equal opportunities for the position. Marcos. Gonzalez assured that CSUSM would continue, "At a challenging pace," and that oProvost Bob Sheath will ensure continuity of the academic program and student serGonzalez, 57, has com- vices." mented that he is honored to be chosen to lead CSU Provost and Vice PresiSacramento, but has mixed dent Robert G. Sheath emotions. He has said that commented, "The presihe is saddened to leave dent will be greatly missed, oa wonderful campuso not only on the campus, but and he will miss oall the within the community." He wonderful peopled at San credits the growth, the oex- citement on campus,ô and the ôcurrent management structured to Gonzalez. Sheath says that he will continue to push CSUSM to move forward through initiatives that include ônew academic programs, a realignment of student services, [and] a modified budget process.ô Dr. G.H. ôBudô Morris, a communication profesSee GONZALEZ, page 3 �Cai State San Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096- 0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 i ^ ; <760^ 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csnsiii.edtt http://wymr.c8usm.edu/pride All optoions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride> r epresent t he o pinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, o r of C alifornia State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride e ditorial b oard, Letters to the editors should include ail address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length* Letters should be under 350 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm.edu, rather than the individual editors. 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E ditorial Staff Lead Editors & Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Design Sc Photo Editor Desmond 7 ' Barça-' ; News Editor Gail Tarantino Feature Editor Jennifer Acee Arts Editor Chris Martin Opinion Sc Assistant Design Editor Jason Padilla Spanish Bditor Martha Sarabia Sports Editor Krone Graduate intern Leiana Naholowaa Business Manager Elizabeth King Advisor Madeleine Marshall S taff W riters Jared Thompson, Jeff Brownlee, Jeanne Raupp Sapp, Jennifer Rhodas, Gabriel Martin, Bave Werth, Erik Roper, Gerald Jones, Meg Eppel, Julie Myres, Jamal Scarlett, Adrian Cundiff, Biana K. Cabnto, Honee Folk, Araceli Catalan, Sara Colbrese, Nina Robinson students traveling and studying abroad; he offered, "CerRequirements f or the program include fulfillment ofpre- tainly, anyone traveling on an requisites. Martin explained airplane since 9/11 is likely By JENNIFER RHODUS provide the student with meals. that CSUSM course prerequi- to have concerns. Last year's Pride Staff Writer Students will use local trans- sites apply just as if students group of CSUSM students portation or may rent a car if were taking the classes on who traveled to Valladolid also CSUSM's World Languages they have a valid U.S. license the CSUSM campus and will experienced similar concerns, and Extended Studies depart- and the money to do so. be as strictly enforced. In but decided not to let those ments recently announced particular, students enrolling concerns stand in the way of their 5th annual summer Martin explained that in SPAN 266 must have suc- pursuing their goals and interprogram in Valladolid, Spain. students will attend classes cessfully completed SPAN 102 ests. As for the pending war, The month-long program of Monday through Friday and or its equivalent; SPAN 366 the Spanish government seems study is scheduled for June generally will have afternoons requires successful comple- to be very much allied with 2-27, and will feature Span- free to participate in optional tion of at least SPAN 202 or its the American government at ish language and cultural activities organized by the quivalent. Prerequisites must this point, and is supportive e immersion at the Universidad university, or they may choose be fulfilled prior to the trip. of our current position. I do de Valladolid. Participating to explore the city and surnot believe that Spaniards hold CSUSM students will study rounding areas independently. Successful completion of the an unfavorable attitude about the Spanish language with University activities may prerequisites however, does Americans in general. Most intensive practice of grammar include movie nights, cook- not guarantee that a student Spaniards are eager to meet and conversation. Studies will ing demonstrations, and/or will be enrolled in the class and chat with Americans, even also include Spanish and Latin informal sports programs. On that s/he needs. The Univer- if there are times when they do American Literature as well as the weekends, students will sidad de Valladolid will use a not agree with the policies of Spanish Culture and Civiliza- have opportunities to go on placement test to determine our government." tion. CSUSM students can use fieldtrips that are sponsored by which class to put a student the credits earned from this the university and are included in. All student participants Students who wish to parprogram to meet the univer- in the program cost, or they therefore must take one of ticipate in the program must sity's language requirement. may choose to travel to other two placement tests that will register by March 28,2003 and The cost of the program is areas on their own. be administered at CSUSM apply by April 9,2003. To learn just under $2,000 and includes this spring. The completed more about the CSUSM in five units of tuition, room and Phil Miyano, a communica- tests will be faxed to the Uni- Spain Program, visit the webfull board, medical insurance, tion major at CSUSM, attended versidad de Valladolid, which site at http://www.csusm.edu/ field trips and an activities the 4th annual CSUSM Study will in turn send the results spainstudyabroad/index.htm program. in Spain Program last summer back before the students leave and/or attend information and said, "It was a lot of f un for Spain. Martin further meetings on Tues. Mar. 18 at Students will stay with care- to see how a different society explained, "This will avoid 3:00-4:00 p.m. on ACD 407 fully-screened and selected lives." Miyano said to have the problem of students arriv- and Thurs. Mar. 27 at 10-11 host families. Each CSUSM especially enjoyed traveling ing in Spain and realizing that a.m. on ACD 407. Students participant will have his/her to the city of Pamplona and their skills are not at the level may also call the University own private bedroom rented witnessing the Running of they [had hoped, and not being Global Affairs office at (760) out of the host family's house. the Bulls (the "Encierro" as it able to register for] the class 750-4090 and/or contact Dr. Dr. Francisco Martin, direc- is known in Spain) during the they need." The placement Francisco Martin by phone at tor of the CSUSM in Spain Fiesta de San Fermin. Miyano tests are scheduled for 2 p.m. (760) 750-4179, or by visiting program, explained that it is recommends the study in Spain on March 21 and March 28 in him Mondays and Wednespossible that a CSUSM student program to other students but U NIV442. days from 2:30-4:00 p.m.' at may live in the same froifse*aS warns students to make sure U NIV 209, or by email at another CSUSM student, or they take the right class and In light of the current fmartin@csusm.edu. a student from another U.S. understand that merely going world political crisis, Martin or foreign university. Each on the trip does not guarantee addressed concern for U.S. student's host family will also earning the credit. For Summer 2003 W ater Pipe B reaks In F ounder's Plaza By JARED THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer was shut off immediately and phone calls were made to solicit facility service volunteers to come in on their days off in order to resolve the issue. "The facility services personnel responded quickly and worked diligently all weekend to get the classrooms ready for Monday classes," said Watters. ditches dug during that weekend. Watters said, "There's no firm date on the complete repair," because filling and repairing the trenches is timeconsuming work. Even so, Watters assures that "everyone will be working diligently." Academic Hall (ACD) was shut down from Sat., March 8, through Sunday as the CSUSM Facility Services department scrambled to repair damage caused by a water pipe fracture in Founder's Plaza, which Despite the issue's quick resthreatened Monday classes. olution, ACD was still out of The first floor of ACD was commission over the weekend flooded. Heavy construction machin- of March 8, which displaced While on a routine foot- ery, such as a large concrete both a sociology and a compatrol at approximately 3: saw, jackhammers, backhoe (a puter class that meet on Satur13 a.m. Saturday morning, crane device used for digging days. For Saturday, Associate CSUSM Police Officer Rick trenches), and bobcats (dirt Vice President of Academic Campos observed that water movers), were brought in to Affairs David Barsky, whose was accumulating by the ackle the task of searching for office is responsible for schedt trees near the round circle in the broken pipe or pipes. The uling events and the placement Founder's Plaza in front of search ended a few hours later of classes, created signs and ACD. Since ACD is CSUSM's when facility services discov- posted them at strategic localargest source of academic ered two adjacent domestic tions to redirect students to classrooms, Monday classes water lines that had been new, temporary class venues. were immediately endangered. fractured, one of which was Barsky noted that "this was Campus police then followed connected to the fire sprinkler a significant event, but it was procedure and notified Chuck system. The fractures were handled very well by facilWalden in facility services at attributed t o age, and were ity services," then went on to approximately 6:00 a.m. repaired by Saturday evening. point out that stressful circumstances had been propagated Upon notification, facility Fortunately, the volunteers for his office. services personnel investi- finished cleaning and prepargated the water leakage and ing Academic Hall late Sunday Barsky suggested that this found that there was flooding evening so that classes could event was not necessarily all not only in Founder's Plaza, resume Monday morning. The bad. As CSUSM grows both but also in the first floor of only inconvenience for thein geography and population, ACD. According to Building students was, and continues CSUSM Administration, Supervisor Steve Waiters in to be, navigating around the facility services and other facility services, the water fences that encase the series of departments face the need to develop contingency plans for situations like this, as well as to practice responding to the situations f or which the contingency plans are made. The broken water pipes and flooded classrooms provided CSUSM an ideal opportunity for this very thing. "We handle electrical [outages] every once in a while and make contingency plans for them...but this is the first time we have had a flooding problem." The difference between an electrical problem and a flooding problem in terms of class locations is that in a power outage, the only classes truly affected are those which rely partially or entire on computers. In that case, Barsky directs classes that use computers to a number of other computer lab sites on campus with preprinted signs, while the other classes that do not rely on computers have to option to meet at the teacher's discretion. In the flooding scenario, the entire ACD building is out of commission and there are not enough appropriate classrooms on site that would See WATER PIPE, page 3 �Foreign Policy Specialist Gives Insight Into U.S. Dilemma By MARY SCHIEFEL- board. But he also BEIN seemed to realize Pride Staff Writer that the scenario and time line To understand the foreign at hand is what policy in an age of terror, seems to be the we should t ry to place our likely outcome." selves in the heads of Washington. What has formed Lopez explained their view since 9/11? that the mentality George Lopez suggested a of the U.S. right few manifestations of ethi- now is somewhat similar to cal framework that has been a "Dirty Harry" movie. If working as the cornerstone you will, the U.S. is playing of U.S. policy and how the part of Glint Eastwood to deal with terror, in his and the " Chief' is reprediscussion "U.S. Foreign senting the countries that Policy in an Age of Terror" are against the U.S. going to last Thursday in Academic war. The movie's storyline Hall 102. goes as follows: the Chief (the U.N.) advises Harry Lopez is a senior fellow (the U.S.A) to not remove and director of policy stud- his badge and go after the ies at the Joan B. Kroc Insti- "bad guys" (terror-related tute for International Peace individuals) on his own set Studies at the University of of rules. The Chief, disapNotre Dame. pointed because of Harry's unwillingness to fight When asked if Lopez according to the rules, will spoke objectively on the have no choice but to bust subject of war, Stefan Edg- Harry for opposing authorerly, a junior liberal studies ity. In the movie and in the major, said, "I sensed that Chief's true eyes, Harry he was in favor of allowing did a good thing by disposmore time to pass, allowing ing of the evil bad guys. It the other countries that are is the ends justifying the not supporting us to get on means, which is a pervasive GONZALEZ sor at CSUSMj said that it is "bittersweet when one of us leavesf to assume a good position elsewhere. Even though we are happy for him or her, we worry about what happens next for the university." Morris was Chair of the Academic Senate last year and was able to work closely with Gonzalez. He was impressed by Gonzalez ability to "be a good listener who invites other's advice and recommendations, takes action to encourage good ideas, and respects faculty's role in helping to govern the university." Morris hopes that "an interim president will be appointed who can help [CSUSM] maintain the momentum [Gonzalez] helped us establish." way of thinking them up. What is the out- say that the decisions the according to come then? Lopez says, "If U.S. makes are wise and Lopez. the opposing war countries just and not out for the sole condemn the U.S., they will benefit of the U.S? When L o p e z live through it and get over countries do not say this, explained that it." And in t rue Hollywood then we have to question other countries style, it is assumed that the ground we are sitting are unable to in the end the other coun- on and whether it is firm support the U.S. tries will thank the U.S for or not. because they invading Iraq. Just as the cannot relate Chief thanked Harry under Lopez stated, "First thing to the emotional, physical his breath at the end of the to do: ask if it 's time to take and vulner- H movie, the the blindfold off. Have we able effects The U.S. has tried opposing war been shuttling in the dark, the U.S. has to be law abiding...but countries will or do things look the same been living now have handcuffed give thanks as they did before 9/11, but with within for doing with interesting twists?" their own ^[ourselves] by fighting what they Lopez discussed how New country since with new threats that could not do. York and Washington are in 9-11. With they [the terrorists] a political and ethical zone, that, it seems themselves don't abide a zone different from the L op ez illogical to informed the rest of the country as well by these rules/* spend eneraudience that as the rest of the world. He -Lopez gies trying it was not just described the experience to cajole worldwide con- an economic war or a mili- of his colleague's children sensus. Lopez explains, tary war, but a war of ethics. who were growing up in "The U.S. has tried to be We are in a moment of this age of terror and who law abiding...but now have ethical vulnerability. What now see aircraft being handcuffed [oifrselves] by does a democratic country carried up and down the fighting with new threats do to get to the best level of Potomac River, which is that they [the terrorists] decision-making, that can not a common occurrence themselves don't abide by be looked upon with envy for locals to see. Those kids these rules." where other countries can have now had days off for Because the new situation seems to demand new rules, the U.S. must make f rom p age 1 Water Pipe from compensate for so many displaced classes. Barsky noted that "if worse came to worst, at least [those in his office responsible specifically for schedul- anthrax, days off for snipers in addition to days off for the snow. Lopez was here at Cat State San Marcos in 1992, as one of the feature facilitators for Mission Statement Day. "It is in fact, great to be back" said Lopez. "Very pleased to have the invitation to begin this forum and address this topic..This moment in U.S. policy is a very deeply meaningful one." Lopez research interests focus primarily on the problems of state violence and coercion, especially economic sanctions, and gross violations of human rights. He has written more than 20 articles and book chapters, as well as books on economic sanctions. He has been an advisor to numerous foundations and organizations involved in human rights, international affairs education and peace research. page 2 ing classes] had time to engage the issue, possibly obtain off-campus sites, even the Dome." Despite the shifting around of classes, at this point of CSUSM's development, if ACD is ever out of commission again, in a worst case scenario, some classes would definitely be cancelled: begin as early as August and could take approximately It is possible that a six months. The search will search for a new presi- include advertisements in dent will begin as early trade publications and a conas August and could sultant to seek out potential take approximately six applicants. A panel of trustees and a campus advisory m onths" group made up of students, staff, and faculty will go CSUSM has a current through the applications to population of over 7,600 decide on the finalists for students, a growth of almost the presidency. 3,000 students from when Gonzalez first came to The finalists will interCSUSM in 1997. Gonzalez view with a joint campus was hired as an interim and trustee panel, the BOT, after the first president, Bill as well as face open forums Stacey, had left CSUSM on campus. It has been sugto become president of the gested that another finalist University of Tennessee, for the position at CSU SacChattanooga. Within a year, ramento, Haynes, should Gonzalez was asked by be considered f or the San teaching tip ©11 Chancellor Reed to become Marcos presidency. the president of CSUSM. Gonzalez, who has Cal State Chico is also in N ever t urn y our b ack ori worked in the CSU system CSU Sacramento has a the search for a replacement a c l a s s i n t he m iddle o f for 24 years, Will begin his population nearing 29,000 for 'their president. That new presidency on July 1, students making it the sixth position is to be filled prior Save your spot a d issection« replacing the retiring Don largest CSU campus. It is to the San Marcos position, at the next Gerth. Gerth has served as also referred to as Califor- which might slow the proAzusa Pacific University's School of Education information CSU Sacramento president nia's Capital University due cess for CSUSM. and Behavioral Studies is one of only three for 19 years and had been to its closp.proximity to the meeting in the CSU system for 45 state capital. Until his departure, California private schools accredited by the Tuesday, April v years. BOT member and Gonzalez plans to continue National Council for Accreditation of Teacher 7 p.m. search committee chair Bill Until Chancellor Reed leading CSUSM with the Huac commented that Gon- chooses a new president, an same energy that he has put Education (NCATE), With credential preparation zalez will be an outstanding interim will assume Gonza- into the position forfeepast tourse work at APU, your credential is recogpresident for Sacramento, lez's duties at CSUSM. The six years. In a message to and he is the right choice to interim will be announced the campus, Gonzalez said nized by all 50 states and internationally. K-12, lead the campus in the ne^r by July 1. Reed is expected that CSUSM's momentum bachelor's to doctorate, we know teaching. future. to choose a top adminis- will continue and he leaves AN I V EPACIFIC ZUSA R S I T Y U trator or a recently retired knowing the campus' oplan Ventura Regional Center C o to www ^pu.edu/education/tips/ for a The BOT will meet again administrator from the CSU for the future is in place." 5740 Ralston Ave., in mid-May to approve system as the interim. detailed look at APU's teacher education S te.ioo a compensation package [The North County Times Ventura, CA 93003 programs, or call {877} 210-8840. for Gotizalez who makes It is possible that a search contributed to this article.] $203,376 a year at CSUSM. for a new president will i* �R esident A dvisors Moving" I n By SARA COLBRESE Pride Staff Writer University Village has hired the first nine resident advisors (RA's) for CSUSM's new student housing, which is scheduled to open next fall. The advisors* current CSUSM students, are nervous, anxious, and excited to set the bar for future RA's, and to blaze a trail for the future of CSUSM's 24-hour campus community. Although the residence hall will not be ready until next September, the RA's are already working in full swing to prepare for what they feel is a very exciting event. They are currently giving tours of the housing facilities, assisting the University Villages staff, and training together to create what they feel is a very important sense of community for themselves and their residents. The nine RA's for next fall will be Jimmy Barbour, Shannon Barnett, Jasen Braginton, Denise Caroj Bree Daniels, Jennifer Hauser, Chrisitina Polowsky, Carlos Quichocho, and Jesse Taylor. Being one of the first RA's at CSUSM is seen as a great honor for these nine students. They are excited to plan BBQ's, flag football games, concerts, eating contests and anything else they can do to bring community into their to a broken heart. It is a unique position in that there are no defined 'hours.' They new home. are expected to be available whenever a Thus far, food seems to be the major resident is in need. They are clocked in theme running through the community 24-hours a day. It's kind of like "life in a building plans for these nine. As Barnett fishbowl," described Singer. said, "Everybody loves food!" In return for undertaking this large "Since our community building will have responsibility, the RA's are provided with a kitchen, we will have plenty of cookouts their own apartment, rent-free, on their and barbeques with our residents. If designated floor. The function of this everything goes well there will be constant arrangement is to provide a safe haven activities to keep things fun and exciting. I where residents can feel comfortable to hope an active community atmosphere will discuss their sorrows and their joys. RA's be developed," said Daniels, an 18-year-old are also given a $300 monthly stipend. first year student at CSUSM. Being an-RA takes a special type of Being an RA isn't all f un and food how- person, as the job is definitely not cut ever; there is also a great responsibility out for everyone. The University Vilthat accompanies this position. Their job lage started out with 76 hopefuls at their is literally around the clock. "These will intercession l^st fall, received 29 applicareally be our frontline people - these nine - tions thereafter, and finally widdeled the because they'll each live on afloor.They'll number down to nine. Prospective advibe responsible for about 52 students," said sors must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and be the director of University Village apart- a full-time, current student at CSUSM. In the future, RA's will be required to have ments, Heather Singer. lived in University Village prior to becomEach RA will serve as a means of sup- ing an RA» "We have a really great mix port, a possible role model, and a friend for of students ^ everyone from freshmen t o. the residents on their floors. Residents are juniors," said Singer of the first nine. encouraged to seek support form their RA's for anything from a broken dishwasher University Village is confident in their selection, as are the RA's themselves. All seem eager to begin their new job and their new life. "I'm extremely excited! We are going to be the ones who lay the foundation for all the years to come! I am excited to create community on this campus and within the residence halls, while also implementing traditions that will hopeful carry on after I leave," said Barnett. Hauser, a 19-year-old freshmen, said, "I'm really thrilled and blessed. The other part of me is really nervous." The RA's andJheir residents will have a great effect on the CSUSM campus. It will be a transition, and it will be monumental as a community is built on campus between commuters and residents, and between residents themselves. History is in the making at CSUSM, as next fall will become thefirstyear for a 24-hour campus, the first 460 residents will move into their brand new apartments, and the very first nine RA's will go to work. Taylor summed up the over-all feeling about next fall, about being one of the first nine RA's, and about being a part of this history-in-the-making when he said, "Bring'em on!" College Students Suicide: Raising Awareness By J.R. SAPP Pride Staff Writer it's a subject that must .be brought into the open, because so many students make suicide a life-ending choice. According Suicide. It's a frightening word that no t o the National Mental Health Awareness one wants to hear. Or talk about. 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There are people that students can talk to who There are many reasons why a student won't be shocked by whatever they are might wake up one day told about abuse that has been and decide that today is H survived. About ugly or terWccording to the rifying thoughts or fantasies. the day they will commit suicide. The reasons National Mental About how students have include sexual, physical, made plans to die. These or emotional abuse, grow- Health Awareness counselors are trained to help ing up in an alcoholic Campaign, Sllicidc is them get out of the trap, get fr m family, or even having a t h e f a d i n g CEUSe of ** ° ^ ^ that tamily member who com° tells them that they have no mitted suicide. Research death among College choice but to kill themselves, shows that the student students. doesn't necessarily want Students who feel that they to end their life, just their pain. But when need help right now should call Counselthe pain is bad enough, there seems no ing and Psychological Services (CAPS) other alternative. at 760-750-4910 or visit their website at w ww.csusm.edu/caps/Emergency.htm. The Yellow Ribbon program teaches Or call Student Health Services at 760about suicide prevention. It's coming to 750-4915. Or call 1-800-SUICIDE. Or campus March 24, at 6:00 p.m. in Arts call 9-1-1. Or talk to a parent, a pastor, or 240. Students can come and learn more a professor. Walk into the ASI office and about this topic, for themselves and for say, "I need help." Talk to another student. their friends. Reach out to someone. Now. Because today is not a good day t o die; JOB FAIR from page 1 School District, said they are the largest second union high school district in the state; they are also growing and hiring. They were lookingformainly math, science, music, art and special education teachers. Maestre said he really liked the fair and it was well organized. Antonio Arredondo was a representative from the Penis School District who said, "Last year 28 teachers were hired and we are back for more. We have lots of openings. We maintain small class sizes and no pink' slips," Martha Gabriel from the Teacher Recruitment Center in Visalia said that the students were well prepared. She goes to many job fairs and said, "These were the best candidates [she has] seen in a while." The Career and Assessment Center helps prepare studentsforemployment by offering services that include workshops, resumes critique service, helpful handouts and interviewing skills. The Career Center is located in Craven Hall 4201 or call 760-750-4900. • �Where's The Booze? Part 1: The Students By DAVE WERTH Pride Staff Writer CSUSM student Kurt Lager, on campus would facilitate a a junior business major, "A lot more controlled environment for of students have 4 to 5 hour alcohol consumption. It may have dawned upon the breaks between classes and want students of Cal State San Marcos someplace to relax and have a During his interview, he that there is no pub or watering drink with friends." acknowledged the fact that hole on campus, nor anywhere intoxicated students may for students to grab an alcoholic Lager, like many other students potentially, leave the campus in beverage with a few friends or who were briefly questioned their vehicles while under the fellow classmates on campus. about their feelings of an on- influence and felt that this was a On a hot day, there are not any campus pub, negative aspect. Coronas to calm the thirst of argued that The "As a school " O n a hot day, an overheated student nor is Dome is not the that is growing, there any Bailey's and coffee to relaxing, social, there are not any | I don't think warm a student's chilly bones and more adult Coronas to calm we should be on cool rainy days. Other CSU a t m o s p h e r e afraid to build the thirst of an schools have pubs and restaurants that they seek. and expand licensed to sell alcohol. There is Instead, they overheated student because we the feeling among some students p o r t r a y e d are scared by nor is there any that CSUSM needs a pub, while visions of a the inevitable others strongly disagree. Such restaurant style Bailey's and coffee fact that some statements reveal many issues pub, where to warm a student's people make that are much deeper than they students could bad choices. appear. go and grab chilly bones on cool Our students lunch or dinner, are pioneers rainy days" Funding for such a project, and instead of and I think the environment created by drinking soda, maybe drink a something like this will, begin alcohol consumption, the safety beer, a glass of wine, or a mixed to father a spirit of tradition and issues of drunken driving, and drink to wash it all down. "Other social interaction, which this enforcement of state liquor laws, state funded schools in the CSU school desperately needs." are some of the concerns that are system, like SDSU, allow for the associated with bringing a pub to consumption of alcohol within its In contrast to Lager's opinion, the CSUSM campus. Responses designated, and licensed, dinning there is also a very strong opposi_ and opinion vary among those areas," remarks Lager, "Here, if tion to such an idea. Jeanne Sapp, interviewed, some stronger than a student wants to have dinner a junior literature and writing others. In addition to student and an alcoholic drink, they studies major, and mother of a opinion, campus safety reports at have to drive off campus. I just CSUSM freshman, had a very other CSU schools strongly differ think it would be safer to have different outlook on the idea of an from CSUSM. Over a three- students stay on campus in a more on-campus pub or licensed restauyear period at San Diego State controlled environment, with University, there were a total of rules set forth by the school." 868 arrests made on campus, as well as on public property, At present, San Marcos involving liquor law violations. students are expected to drive Meanwhile at CSUSM, there were several miles off campus to only 7 arrests made on and off of restaurant row on San Marcos campus. SDSU also reported a Blvd., the closest selection of total of 1762 disciplinary referrals restaurants to campus. Although given out, involving violations of most restaurants have policies liquor laws. CSUSM came back in place to prohibit customers with a total of zero. However, in from becoming too intoxicated spite of this physical evidence that while dining, many erf the pubs seemingly supports the negative on restaurant row promote their relationship between alcohol and happy hours where cheap drinks educational institutions, many are served as quickly as possible students may still ask the same during the late afternoon. question. Lager felt that this situation had the potential to become very "Where is the booze?" asked dangerous and felt that a pub T m UNWERSfWOF AZIONA, rant. "I am completely opposed to having a bar or pub on campus. [CSUSM] is a commuter school, and we have learned that drinking and driving can be deadly," says Sapp, "Potential problems include drunk and rowdy behavior, underage drinking, and of course, drinking and driving. Campus police would have to be assigned to patrol the bar area and watch for drunk drivers. Who pays for that? A bar is not necessarily encouraging a sense of community as much as a culture of drinking." after classes," she remarks, "A bar is not the way to do it. A good compromise would be an affordable restaurant where students of all ages, faculty, and staff could get together." With very mixed opinions floating among the student population, it sparks the curiosity of whether there will ever be this sort of venue on the CSUSM campus. Sapp, also curious, remarked, "I would be interested to see if the school could open a bar on campus, yet maintain an image that didn't promote drinking, especially among In addition to this, Sapp was underage students." also asked about her opinion on the fact that a pub or restaurant of Whether a pub or licensed resthis nature may have the potential taurant has ever been suggested to create a lot of revenue for the is another question in itself. The school, which in turn, may ease points that have been expressed the costs of things like parking are that such a venue could be and fees. Sapp responded, "I don't seen as promoter of drinking believe a bar on campus should be culture, instead of a promoter of considered a revenue producer. I social interaction. It also has the feel the same way about sponsor- possibility to be a major source ing casinos to meet budget defi- of revenue for CSUSM, and a cits. It's just adding problems." great place for students and staff to interact. A small fraction Even with her feelings of despair of the student voice has been toward this subject, she did admit expressed thus far, and there is that the campus did need a place sure to be many other opinions. for students to begin to develop In an upcoming issue, part 2 of a more social atmosphere. 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Box 40966 • Tucson, Arizona 85717 • Phone: (520) 621-5137 E-Mail: gss@u,arizona.edu Home Page: www.coh.arizona.edu/gss ^ YOUR VOTI WILL EXPAND: Exhibits, Speakers, Performances, Athletics NO WAITING! Immediate payback this fall AND STUDENTS MAKE DECISIONS ON SPENDING! FULL DETAILS AT: www.csusm.edu/student affairs/ira vote.htm instructioriaily Related Activities �Meet the Candidates of the ASI Candidate Statement Submissions Sean Mattingly Compiled by Honee J. Folk Pride Staff Writer Student government elections and fee referendum initiatives will be on the voting ballot this Monday, March 17 through Thursday, March 20. The voting will take place online at www.csusm.edu/ VOTE. Pictures and actual campaign statements, and Pro/Con debate for the fee increase can be viewed at the above address. Make sure that your voice is heard! Elect your student representation! Presidential Candidates: Honee J. Folk "Put yourself out on a limb now and then, that way you'll stand a chance of reaching the fruit!" These words of wisdom capture the enthusiasm and effort with which I will approach issues concerning each student on our campus, when you elect me, Honee J. Folk, your President of Associated Students Inc. Hello, my name is Sean Mattingly, and I am running for ASI President. Myself, and my slate (Mattingly, Dalmann, Lynch) all have the same united platform, which we feel best represents what the typical CSUSM student wants to get from their college experience. I feel that ASI does not have enough communication with the student body, and we want to change that. ASI is government for the students, by the students - so, let's keep it that way! There are a myriad of reasons why I am running, but the overall reason is my motivation to serve. Service and integrity are of utmost importance to my slate and me. Please visit our website at http://public.csusm.edu/mdl, and check us out! Thank you. James Nguyen My name is James Nguyen and I am a candidate for ASI President. As a candidate of ACTION, I'm I am wholeheartedly committed committed to improving student to issues of diversity that face life for all students. our campus and its community. It is essential that we all feel Experience: Founder of 3 Student valued, accepted, and ; treated Organizations; Board of Direcwith respect: as individuals and tor for the University Foundation for our ideas! managing over $18 Million in fiscal operations. My hope is to share with you my passion as a student advocate and What I've done: Advocated for my energy as a student leader. students in over 10 University, Allow me to represent and include ASI and statewide student govYOUR voice; TOGETHER we ernment committees; fought for will make a difference. students at the Capitol; worked at giving students an equal voice on parking decisions. Michael Hughes My leadership experience in the Navy has taught me how to handle a crisis and to accomplish the mission by finding creative solutions for difficult problems with few resources. ASI's mission is to represent CSUSM's diverse population by providing services to support students, their organizations and providing a student voice. The state budget crisis has endangered that mission. My mission is to use my leadership experience to ensure the funds are available for ASI to accomplish its mission through successful business operations; accountability for spending, increasing outside business operations, and reevaluating its non-performing assets. While the mission has changed, my drive to succeed has not. Vote HUGHES for President and allow me to serve you in achieving our goals. the Philanthropy Chair and New Member Educator for Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. The responsibilities for Executive Vice President of ASI are great. I believe that my knowledge of how the school works and drive to better student life on campus will meet if not exceed the expectations. Experience, Knowledge, Dedication: Vote Marc DeGuzman for Executive VP." John Gehris ASI Board of Directors. My personal experience and strong work ethic will contribute to getting the job done and done right! My goals are to represent our University at conferences held at CSU campuses, coordinate voter registration drives, inform students on legislative matters and be your voice for positive change. I am very adamant about accountability by the University for the recent and upcoming fee increases. Vote to make a difference. Vote for Austin Myers as your next V.P. of External Affairs! My name is John Gehris and I am a candidate for the office of Executive Vice President. I have worked for you by actively increasing student involvement since Fall 2002. You have probably seen me out on campus with my bullhorn running all over Founder's Plaza and urging students to participate in A.S.I, events. It is with this same tenacity that I will tackle the job as your Executive Vice President. My name is Erik Roper and I am running for VP of External Affairs. I've been working hard for you since Fall 2001. Before students elected me to the board last Spring, I participated on the ASI External Affairs committee, because I cared. A leader is nothing if he/she does not realize that the extent of his/her power is superceded by the responsibility to serve the people who have elected him/her. Vote for somebody who is proactive, flexible and always willing to listen. Vote John Gehris for Executive Vice President! This year I: advocated on your behalf in Sacramento against fee increases; advocated on your behalf in university committees; wrote for our student newspaper; got you a pool table in the student lounge; convinced the university to close the dirt lot later and to implement a lighting system... Michael Lynch The word count limit restricts me from detailing more of my advocacy efforts. Please vote Erik Roper, VP of External Affairs. Let me continue to work hard for you! Hello, my name is Mike Lynch, and I am running for Executive Vice President. I am running for many reasons but my main objective is to make this campus an inviting place for students. I would like to make it a place where every student feels like they belong. My slate (Mattingly, Dalmann, Lynch) and I have the same vision for the students, and are not clouded by individual agendas. Increased student involvement comes from increased ASI involvement with the students. I will strive to increase ASI involvement on campus so that you, the student, will be getting the most out of your college experience. Please visit our website at http://public.csusm.edu/mdl, and remember to vote Mattingly, Dalmann, Lynch. Erik Roper Vice President of Finance Candidates: Ty Fiduccia My name is FiducTV eia, and I am running for the position of Vice President of Finance for Associated Students, Inc. By being in an executive position, I feel I can take on any issue, challenge, or topic of concern Executive Vice President Canput forth by the students. As VP didates: of Finance, I want to be a catalyst for the students to provide a better academic and social atmosphere Marc to enhance student life at Cal DeGuzman State San Marcos. A goal of mine "I believe my is to make sure that the money in Vice President of External experience ASI is being \ised for the students Affairs Candidates: and leaderat the discretion of the student ship roles at wants and needs. Your vote for Austin Cal State San me will help make this college a Myers Marcos will better place, and soon! Hello, my help facilitate growth on this name is campus. This past year I have Crystal Austin Myers served as an Undergraduate Folk Representative on ASI, an ASI and I am As the curRepresentative on the University running for rent VP of Student Union Advisory Board the position Finance, I for the Field House, student rep- of ASI VP. have been resentative on the Search Com- of External Affairs. Upon being instrumental mittee for the Dean of IITS, and elected your next V.P. of Exter- in acknowlvarious other roles. Also, I am nal Affairs, I can bring a much edging and fulfilling students' needed, positive change to your What I'll do: ADVOCATE for all students, and against the threat of higher student fees; COMMIT to bolstering campus life; INITIATE more opportunities for students to get involved; INCREASE funding for student organizations; IMPROVE communication between students and our student government; requests by diligently working to revise the guidelines, which provide funding to student organizations. I work directly with the student organization representatives to ensure that procedures are student-friendly and readily accessible for open collaboration amongst their groups. I have had two years of experience working directly with the ASI Budget giving me the first-hand experiences required to be successful. I hope that you will vote for me as I continue to make ASI a financially sound and viable organization. Show your support and empower an individual who will genuinely respect your thoughts, ideas, and reasons for change. Vote Crystal Folk, VP of Finance! Vice President of Communications Candidates: Erin Dalmann With this position I would like to bring ASI to you, the students, My slate ( Mattingly, Dalmann, Lynch) would like to create a "real college" experience for the students at CSUSM. This could be made possible through social functions that are created and advertised to you, to make you them more aware of what it is that ASI is doing. In addition we want to address concerns that affect the students at CSUSM, this includes fee increases, campus facilities, and most of all spending your money how you want it to be spent. I am a very outgoing person that would love to be able to create the best college experience possible for ALL students. Check out http: //public.csusm.edu/mdl Sean Gibson My main goal is to increase the lines of communication from the student government body to students, while decreasing the barriers of communication between the two. This university is just beginning to form a visible identity and with the ver y exciting plans set in place for t h e coming years, the time is now to take a proactive stance in building positive campus culture. Taking an initiative with all students to promote campus life is the central focus behind my ideals. My experience as a student and entrepreneur allowed me unique understanding into the requirements of responsibility, organization, and quality communication; all characteristics that this position demands. Promote communication for the purpose of improving student life by voting for Sean Gibson. �ELECTION Tuesday, M arch 18,2003 7 Student Government Elections T HE P RIDE Undergraduate Representative next steps. Demand revolution. and ASI, increasing students' Candidate: Act now. Vote now. opportunities to get involved in their student government, and Roy Lee College of Business Representa- doing so in a socially responsible Undergradtive Candidate: manner, I hope to make a reality uate Repthe wishes of both the students in resentative Mike the College of Business AdminisCandidate Macomber tration, and of the Student Body Please see My name as a whole. campaign is Mike statement at Macomber, a Nicole High TechnolRawski ogy Managewww.csusm.edu/VOTE College of ment Major, B usiness College of Arts and Sciences and I am runRepresentaRepresentative Candidates: ning on the Student Action Slate tive Candifor the position of College of date Business Representative. As a Please see Alice Lynn My name is PHOTO NOT member of Student Action, I am c a m p a i g n dedicated to improving the qual- statement at Alice Lynn; AVAILABLE ity of student life at Cal State San www.csusm.edu/VOTE I am a biochemistry major and I am running Marcos, and increasing student for the position of Representative involvement in their government for the College of Arts & Sci- on campus. Student Action is also Fee Increase Initiative: ences. My leadership experience dedicated to improving the qualand enthusiasm about CSUSM ity of ASI, and making it more Instructionally Related Activities makes me an excellent candidate. responsive to students' desires and (IRA) needs. Through improving com- The Instructionally Related munication between the students Activities Fee would be a mandaApril Principe My name is April Principe and I am a biology major. I am your candidate for the position of College of Arts and Sciences Representative. I am running on the student action platform, which seeks to improve student life, encourage involvement, and open communication lines between ASI and students. As your COAS Rep I will strive to make student action goals a reality. I will also seek out student input and comments on ASI activities and campus events. I plan to encourage participation in ASI activities, ASI committees, clubs/organizations. I will keep you informed of academic requirement changes, job opportunities and other relevant inforkmk m% mation pertaining to students. ASI Cougar Café - free green bagels & coffee My leadership qualities, past Craven C ircle experiences, and motivation will @ 7:30am - 10am help me to make CSUSM a better Alcohol Screening & DUI Checkpoint place. tory fee to be paid by all regularly matriculated students. The University's goal is to meet the current system wide average of $35 by Fall 2006. To meet the goal of reaching the system wide average, the proposed IRA fee adjustments are as follows: Summer 2003-Summer 2004, $20.00 per student, per state-supported term. Fall 2004-$25.00 per student, per state-supported term. Fall 2005-$30.00 per student, per state-supported term. Fall 2006$35.00 per student, per state-supported term. The revenue generated would ensure stable growth funding for instructionally related activities. ronment, coming away from the "commuter-campus" feeling. Arguments AGAINST: I feel at this time the school and students we still in a "commuter mode." I feel it will not have a huge impact now, but should be proposed at a later time, perhaps when there is more school involvement with the dorms being built and the student union is in place. I feel this will have no immediate impact on the atmosphere of the school. Arguments FOR: I agree to increase the IRA fees because we need more resources for students to increase involvement on campus. Also gaining more sport and activity events create a better on-campus envi- Wednesday M arch 1 9th Alcohol Screening & DUI Checkpoint Founder's Plaza @ 11am - 2pm Founder's Plaza @ 10am - 2pm Post Baccalaureate Representative Candidate: Iain D. PHOTO NOT Gould I am your AVAILABLE candidate for Post Baccalaureate Representative to the ASI. I will serve to empower you, the student populace, such that your demands will manifest results. I shall serve as your catalyst on the ASI board to implement changes important to you. I will also prevent changes that you deem unnecessary. I do this not by representing you, but by including you. When I take a seat on the board, you sit there with me. I ask you to support me, and to support Zach Patrick, your write in candidate for Undergrad Rep. Your vote is thefirstof many steps needed to change our campus for the better. Your actions are the Live Band Mezzanine @ 12pm - 1pm Tuesday TKufscUy M<mk I t A IimI Mtk Alcohol Screening & DUI Checkpoint Founder's Plaza @ 10am - 2pm Pledge Campaign & Enter to Win a deep Founder's Plaza @ 11am - 1pm Take a Break Tuesday - Human Bowling Founder's Plaza @ 11am - 2pm Got RootBEER? Free rootBEER f loats with MADD ribbon and pledge signing Founder's Plaza @ 11am - 1pm Drugs for Lunch Student Lounge (Commons 2 01) @ 12pm - 1pm S TUDENT H EALTH S ERVICES ( SHS) S TUDENT R ESIDENTIAL L IFE U NIVERSITY P OLICE P EER E DUCATION & S UPPORT C OUNSELING & P SYCHOLOGICAL S ERVICES A SSOCIATED S TUDENTS, I NC. Movie Night - ASI San Marcos Edwards Movie Theater Cal State San Marcos �Triumphant Tritons Edge Cougars in Track a nd Field By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2003. The men had an overall team score of 119.50 The Cal State San Marcos and the women had a total men's track and field team of 70 points. placed third and the Cougar women finished fourth at "The weather at UCSD the San Diego City Cham- was perfect racing weather pionships at UCSD's Triton as in sunny, but not hot. Track and Field Stadium on Normally UCSD can be windy, but Saturday was not the case. We had one guy qualify for nationals, so that brings the total to three so far. Everyone had a really good day," said Camille Wilborn, a CSUSM senior out of Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista. within California & Nevada 4UnlimitedLongDistance.com Unitëlmwëbfytowfixed monthly mìe NO Mddmn mmh&rgm¿ y w h e r e , An NO activation fern Anytime, NO wnneei fee just NO commas $19»95 a Month &lgn*up Onita it w wwJnl¡m¡yiiingDistance.c«iii f Individual highlights included Jimmy Barbour, who previously qualified for the nationals in the pole vault with a jump of 15'5", then vaulting a clean 16 feet even at UCSD. Katherine Niblett is another athlete who qualified for nationals in the 3000 meter distance men's competition. The order of finish on the women's side was San Diego State, UCSD, Point Loma Nazarene and the Cal State The Tritons, the host team, San Marcos women. earned a first place finish followed by Point Loma During thefirstfew meets Nazarene, who was slightly of the season, the distance ahead of the Cougars in the runners for the Cougars did not compete because of the short transition from cross country training to track. STUDENTS: NOMINATE AN INNOVATIVE Depending on the individPROFESSOR! ual event, each athlete must train differently for his or PRESIDENT'S AWARD her specific event(s). FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING The President of CSU San Marcos gives an annual award to encourage innovation in teaching and to recognize and reward a faculty member who has introduced new and innovative teaching techniques that engage students and produce a significant impact on their learning. The 2003 President's Award for Innovation in Teaching will be given at commencement. The recipient will receive a $2000, privately-funded cash award. All current faculty members are eligible for nomination. All currently enrolled students are eligible to nominate a faculty member for this award. For information about how to nominate a professor, go to the campus homepage (http://www.csusm.edu), or contact Professor Staci Beavers (sbeavers@csusm.edu). lêùti^êMiéâkM.ijm ttfffogd &3ÍÜfí§ WÍiM&i €A & U «1 «¿yrf^^ My: €wé sterpi a ür ürst' És iïmtarnstm ms m&mmikNominations are due March 28,2003. m- Ifl^Qyß P^Ä?! Miti lift: ^¿"«T , , • ' « w w w 4 U n ¡ t roit e d L o n g D i s t a n c e . e o r r » race prior to this competition. Robert Velasquez qualified for nationals in the 400 meter hurdle event. When commenting about the future of the team, Brandon Cline,- a CSUSM computer science major explained, "I think we will be an outstanding team. Our distance [runners] did very well during the cross country season." The UC Irvine meet on March 15,2003, was rained out. "It was definitely the worst rainstorm that we (as a team) had on race day," Wilborn explained. The Cougars next competition will be on March 22, 2003 at SDSU for the Aztec Invitational. �Counter Culture Noir: "Gimme Shelter" Captures Ttie Horror of A!ta mont By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer technicalities before the Altamont location was nailed down. To add to the problem, 300,0Q0 people showed up, several times The optimism of the Aquarian Age the number the concert organizers had ended with the silvery glint of a knife anticipated. Acute traffic and sanitation arching through the winter evening gloom problems quickly ensued. on Dec. 6, 1969, at Altafriont speedway. A free concert by the Rolling Stones After event, the speedway grounds were billed by some at the time as "Woodstock practically knee deep in wine and beer west" turned into a circus of violence and bottles and some concert- goers simply hedonism that stands to this day as an abandoned vehicles that had broken down indictment of the 1960s counter culture. or run out of gas. The lack of any law Film documentary innovators David and enforcement presence allowed for open Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin and considerable consumption of alcohol captured the mayhem at Altamont in their and illegal drugs, which in turn resulted film "Gimme Shelter." in many overdoses and bad drug trips. Medical personnel at the concert actually The Rolling Stones' 1969 tour of the ran out of Thorazine due to the tremendous United States was an unqualified success number of psychedelic induced panic for the band, reaping both unprecedented reactions they were forced to treat. financial returns as well as tremendous media attention for the British pop stars. The nail in the event's coffin would The band planned to end the tour with a ultimately be the security arrangements. free concert in the San Francisco Bay Area. Local bands at the time, such as the The Maysles brothers had been filming Grateful Dead and the Jefferson Airplane, the band's 1:969 tour in anticipation of an had often depended on the Oakland and upcoming documentary movie. Earlier San Francisco chapters of the Hell's in the year the Rolling Stones had staged Angels to provide security at their Bay a similar f ree concert in London's Hyde Area concerts. Despite their fearsome Park that had gone off without incident. reputation, the outlaw bikers had generally The American version would prove to be done a good job of policing inebriated almost the polar opposite. flower children. The R uling Stones, perhaps taking their dark riotous image From the beginning, staging the f ree too seriously, insisted on using the Hell's concert proved difficult. The first two Angels to maintain order at Altamont. intended sites had to be abandoned in succession due to various legal As the cameras rolled, capturing the unintended festival of Dionysus, the Hell's Angels more than lived up to their reputation, savagely treating other coneertgoers by beating them with fists, boots, and lead weighted pool cues with little or no provocation. Hell's Angels also drove their motorcycles indiscriminately through the throng, injuring several people, and used full beer cans as projectiles to hurl at the gathered mass. The situation developed into a deadly crescendo when the Grateful Dead refused to go on stage due to the violence and the Rolling Stones delayed their set because they wanted to be filmed as the Sun was setting. The long delay coupled with the 30-degree temperatures in the Altamont pass seemed to ratchet up the fear and anger already present in the crowd. At this point both the concert and the documentary take on a weird surrealistic quality. As soon as the Rolling Stones take the stage and begin the intro to "Sympathy for the Devil" skirmishes begin breaking out at the edge of the stage. The band stops and starts playing several times as both Mick Jagger and Keith Richards plead with the crowd to stop fighting. The Hell's Angels beat a member of the audience unconscious and dragged him onto the Dance S tudents Portray Maids stage. A naked young woman, obviously in an advanced state of intoxication, attempts to climb onto the stage and receives similar treatment. Then, most horribly, 18-yearold Meredith Hunter is stabbed several times in full view of the documentary cameras. In spite of the hallucinatory combination of evening haze and blinding strobe lights one can clearly see the Hell's Angels identifying "colors" and the sinister glint of the knife as it enters the doomed Hunter's neck. Hunter died from the stab wounds and the horrific beating he received, as he lay helpless-on the ground. The film shows that Hunter may have been holding a gun, and the Hell's Angels have always claimed that they acted to prevent Hunter from shooting at the stage. Others say that several members of the Hell's Angels had been assaulting Hunter, an African-American, because he was with a White girl" and. that Hunter drew a pistol in self defense. To this day, no one knows exactly what happened. What everyone knows is that the youth culture of the 1960s lost its innocence, and the Rolling Stones inane Marvel Comics image of darkness came to chilling fruition while the cameras rolled in "Gimme Shelter." CLASSIFIEDS 760-724-9423 E GG DONORS NEEDED Ages 19-29, $4,000 Compensation Call Melissa @ Building Families 800-790-7633 that 'can malee CHANGE happen! Vote H oneeFolk ASI Crystal Folk Ä Â$fPre$î$ei ¥ p of Finonce ™ President* Vote Crystal Folk ASI VP of Finance. ¿comi P ^ m r r Vote online March 17-20, 2002 at www.csusm.edu/ vote Were the Folk's that make change happen! l e t 0 s Coot Yoar B uMe* Look for our new store opening In April at 318 Pier View Way. in Oceanside 760-736-8899 $ Rancho Sania Fe Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 > M K TA • F V R O TA • S O S O T H £ » L S • P D I G D J N K • J I E • H T D I K • S A I I l O j E N WM OH I $ S U H U D L AE / NR UC O RN S H College fundraising made Simple, Safe and Free. indraising options available. No Garwashes. No raffles Just success! g dates are filling quickly. Get with the programs that work! C al S tate S an M arcos s tudents d ance in M aids, a p resentation p ut o n by c horeographer K aren S chaeffman, i nspired by t he a rtwork of W omen' H erstory M onth. S taff photo by Djana Cabuto. campus FUNDRAISER I sited Source for College Fundraising. 5 23-3238 • www.campusfundralser.com �Campus Beat _i \ '"' |"',',!""""'"""' '..'..'.'..'.'.' .'.'.'" " 11 1 11 1 1 "" 11 A ^ ' ^^^LiC • •; / "Why is the Instructionally Related ActivitiesN fee increase referendum important to students and do you agree with i t?" Angi H ardin Sojilioixiore» Psychology, more led to vote no draw more life to campus.' Ryan Sargent F reshman, Business Administration agree with the increase. It's important because it will better place to be. Events on campus help people connect not normally« In the long run, the money is mot the issue, it's the ftiendshqjs you make that y otfll remember. Senior, Liberal Studies ^ amfiirtttôlRAjfee librease because out of all beenhit w ith]Uiüf^m one actually d fectly benefits students by bringing more exciting events to CgUSM in the future," \ Graduation Denied! Out of State & Out of Luck By AMBER ROSSLAND For The Pride As a productive member of the CSUSM student community, I reached for the stars and strived for excellence. I was on the dean's list of academic excellence during every semester of my college career. Taking five classes a semester, maxing out on credits, and putting in a 40-hour workweek, I managed to complete every course I thought I needed for graduation. Apparently, however, hone of these achievements served as a measure of my success in the jumbled graduation advisement and evaluation process at CSUSM. VicWSegall G raduate Student, L iterature and W riting Studies "I've benefited from it being on the Pride staff and the money we pay adds to our campus life. If you think about the activities it supports like athletics, The One year prior t Pride, and Arts/Lectures, graduation date, Iosmy expected cheduled an each of those events add to appointment to meet with my the college experience and academic advisor. I immediately helps to get rid of the cornplanned out my classes for the remainder of my time at CSUSM and confirmed with my advisor that these classes would fulfill all of my requirements to graduate. With her repeated reassurance, I accepted that this was the final stretch of the road to my bachelor's degree. With her encouragement, I submitted my application for Fall 2002 graduation. Crystal Folk Over the next 3 semesters, Junior, Human Developsummer sepester included, times ment w were hectic. I took five classes in It will increase campus spring, and mid summer I took life but it's just not at a only one week off to get married good time. Within the last before I was headed back off to year I've gone to lobby at start the fall semester at CSUSM. the Capitol to fight against Once again, I piled on the classes. fee increases, representing This time I was told that I only student voice, and ! see it as needed four Specific classes to a conflict of interest for m e graduate plus any 2 upper divito vote to increase our fees sion units of my choice. here in our horned to receiving my degree. With class even if I was in thè posiconfidence in my academics and tion to attend CSUSM, as there completion of all requirements has been a registration hold on as prescribed by my advisor, my my record since mid-fall due to husband and I began to plan our the fact that I am "expected to future together. We decided to graduate." Not to mention the move out of state so we could fact that I was not notified of this afford our first house, my first supposed missing class requireconcern of course was to make ment until now, mid-February, sure my bachelor's degree would when the spring semester is well be heading to the right residence. under way. Before moving, 11 I called and then What kind of system Perhaps the stopped by the worst part of this is CSUSM running CSUSM admiswhere it takes so long is that I could've sions office to fulfilled that check on the for them tofigureout requirement with status of my that you are missing a those 2 extra upper degree and change class that there is no division units that I my address. The way you can even reg- was told could be woman at the taken in anything, admissions coun- ister for it until a year but I was advised n after the fact? ter processed against i t I actutyped my inforally dropped a mation into the computer and then course that would have fulfilled assured me that I would receive this "requirement" because my my degree in the mail within the advisor told me I could and I next 2 weeks. would still graduate. Two weeks after moving into my new house in Boise, Idaho, I was notified by mail that my graduation requirements were not completed. To my horror, I was told to take one more class and reapply for graduation. Now this wouldn't have been such a big deal had I not gone through so many steps to prevent this from occurring. First, I was in constant contact with my advisor. Second, I applied for graduation with plenty of time to spare. I am estimating that they had over 8 months to take a look at what I had done and see what classes I was taking and notify me that they were in error and I was missing another After the fall graduation recep- requirement. Third, there is no tion, I was looking forward way I could've fulfilled this extra Outoroegitimacy in aLoop f the Sometimes Striving f L I M M ^ f q -^lilf ' .H Kevin Easterly Senior, A rt- VPA important because we have already been hit with so many fee increases we can't afford, nor do we need any More!'* Manal Yamout HJHHHHHHlil Sophomore, Biology Pernell Morgan "it would definitely increase the F reshman, Liberal Studies quality of student geared events "For me I think it would be that we have on this campus. As really cool because in reala mck/ctoM country athlete, ity my parents pay for my the IRA fees have given much tuition. But I'm sure that for W t e d funding to our program other people who don't have with recent budget cuts t h ^ ^ f t a t luxury the extra $35 | ptay an even more p m ^ f l ? #ould be more of a burden role in athletics on our campus * than a blessing." j Unfriendly Environment On Thursday, Feb. 27, the editors of The Pride were shocked to learn about the possible departure of President Gonzalez from CSUSM - from the pages of the San Diego Union Tribune and the North County Times. interview about the matter - than most full time reporters. When we are given more notice, we are more able to-accommodate the busy schedule of a university president and other important sources for the article. CSUSM's external affairs department, headed by Rick Moore, failed to include The Pride when "courtesy notices" were sent out to the other papers on Feb 26. Moore finally notified us on the morning of Feb. 28. But perhaps that's the point. This isn't thefirsttime that The Pride has been 'unintentionally' left out ofimportant events that are occurring on campus. Many of you may remember last fall when one of CSUSM's own students had disappeared and tragically committed suicide. Moore's office and the local media had a press conference with Alex Zingaro's parents while the search for him was still on, but The Pride was once again left out of the loop - we found out about that press conference from the local papers as well. Moore would have us believe that the reason for the delay is because, as he put it, the daily papers need more notice than The Pride, which is a weekly paper. We argue that we, the only student-run press of CSUSM, need as much notice as possible — specifically because we are a weekly paper. We don't have the luxury of a staff of full-time (paid) reporters that can drop everything and cover aritory. Furthermore, as students we are less able to arrange our schedules in order to accommodate the availability of President Gonzalez - if we are ever to hope for an You are told to trust advisors, ask them what classes to take, ask them to evaluate your graduation requirements, but when it comes down to it, you are left alone to deal with the consequences of their errors. What kind of system is CSUSM running where it takes so long for them tofigureout that you are missing a class that there is no way you can even register for it until a year after the fact? This is a small university right now, but looking into the future, what are they going to do as it grows? Will it take them a year after you're gone tofigureout you need one more class? Do they expect you to drop your entire life and move back to take one class because of their mistake? I wish I knew. Moore's actions speak louder than his words. Without allowing us access to the story, we fall behind the local papers in covering the events on our own campus. How can we ever hope to establish a successful journalism program at CSUSM i f the student newspaper is neglected so blatantly in the face of real news? We're not asking for an exclusive, but we do expect equality. Our question then to the administration is this - i f we are to prove ourselves in any capacity to be a legitimate news medium indeed the only free student press at CSUSM, how are we supposed to do so without university support? The administration tells us that we are customers of this institution of higher learning, and yet they leave us in the dark and fail to notify us when something important happens. This i s incredibly bad customer service. EDITORIAL In the past, Moore and other members of his office have been quick to tell the editors and staff writers that he is "one of us." We have listened to him tell us all about his stint with other college newspapers, and what a supporter he is of student journalism. Moore's oversight in not notifying The Pride staff of this important story, and others like it - whether it was intentional or nót - is inexcusable. We are tired of being ignored Mr. Moore, and we expect to be notified in the same way and at the same time as airy other newspaper. �C AMPUS LIFE (for 24-hour permits) will resemble the current rate of the general permits that are offered to all CSUSM students." First of all, how is the term "current rate" defined? The current rate of spring passes is less money than the raised price fall passes will be, and the residence halls are scheduled to open in the fall. So what price will the residents be paying? No matter how much the cost, student residents will have a "reserved" parking spot for the semester. At least campus residents, in all fairness, will have the privilege to park on pavement for 24 hours while many of us continue to park in the mud and be out of the lot by 5:30 or fined. Dear editors: Many students complain that there is never anything to do on campus, that we don't have an active campus life. But considering the fact that we are a commuter campus, I believe we have an active campus life; you just have to look around to see all the wonderful events that are hosted. But don't forget, as the article points out, "a reserved spot howThe Arts and Lecture Series ever is not without a price." True. hosts artist's exposes, lecturers The price will "resemble" what and music. The Intercultural commuting student pay now. The Speakers Series has allowed us word "resemble" does not assure the opportunity to meet and learn me that these students will be from intellectuals such as Angela paying the same price or more as Davis and Jonathan Kozol. The commuting students. I want prices annual Pow Wow and the annual and numbers without the ambiguGuelaguetza not only bring ity. Another point is this: if there Native American culture to our will be 460 students in the resident campus, but they give students an apartments and there are only 300 opportunity to get involved in the spaces offered to them, some will planning process or as volunteers. be without a 24-hour spot. I realize that the University is counting The Women's Leadership on several of the resident students Conference, which was March 7, not having vehicles, and for that gave us women an opportunity reason I can see that there will not to interact and learn from be a need for 460 24-hour spaces businesswomen in the community. for all 460 students. However, All these activities are possible since only 300 hundred spaces are through IRA funding. If it weren't offered, what i f350 students bring for the IRA funding, some of these cars to college? activities may be cancelled. So on March 17-20, you will have die opportunity to support these events. If the IRA increase is passed, it will allow allocate more money to events hosted on campus. So for all of you who complain that there is no campus life, this is your opportunity to ensure that there will be. Just think, if it were not for the IRA, you would not be reading this article, since The Pride is run and published on IRA funds. Vote yes on the IRA increase on March 17-20. With much appreciation, Karin Giron Senior, Business PARKING ISSUES Dear Editors: After reading The Pride article, "CSUSM is becoming a 24-hour campus," I was relieved to find out that the university is indeed concerned with the parking issue here on campus, that is, only for the fall residents of the University Village apartments. According to the article, a 24-hour parking lot is currently under construction to accommodate the 460 students that will occupy the buildings scheduled to open in fall '03. I have yet to hear of any near future solutions to the current parking crisis on campus, but at least the University Village residents will be taken care of. According to the article, "Prices I have no doubt that fall admissions will once again exceed the parking availabilities for commuter students, but does this lack of spaces for Village residents mean that regular parking will be even more impacted during class times? During the 2002-2003 school year, Cal State San Marcos admitted more students than parking accommodations were available for. We are dreamers if we believe this will change any time soon, especially because the more students the university lets in, the more funding it will have toward the parking structure that our children who attend the university will get to use. Why didn't the University plan for population growth and facility expansion long ago? It is easy for administration to decide that parking rates will go up due to their lapse in logic while the number of available spaces will stay the same. And now, the concern of the university goes to the village residents and their parking facilities. It must be a coincidence that the students who will be contributing more to CSUSM's profit will be likewise rewarded with benefits. It is clear that Cal State is an institution for the capitalists and by the capitalists, and it is tragic that money and not education is the driving force behind the school. If I am going to be treated like a consumer at this university, then at least give me some consumer rights. Amy Granite Junior, Communication FIFTEEN DOLLAR IRA FEE vote YES on the IRA Fee Increase Referendum. It's as easy as clicking on the ASI voting icon on the CSUSM main page! Your YES vote will help us continue the fine tradition of the Arts & Lectures series and the other fine programs funded directly by the IRA Fee, along with securing a future for CSUSM as a campus known for its sincere desire and dedication to the well rounded education of its students. Please vote YES. Dearfellow students\ Fifteen bucks. Fifteen one-dollar bills. I'll bet many of yoii could probably reach into your wallet right now and come up with it. For some of us it might take a little searching through lint-filled jacket pockets and digging under chip-filled sofa cushions, but eventually we'd have it. Even if you couldn't get $15 right now Sincerely, I'll bet in the course of a school Laura Fisher semester you'd be able to round Senior, Liberal Studies up the money, right? So now that you've got that money what can you do with it? Let's see, going to the movies will run you about nine bucks, add some popcorn and soda and you've pretty much spent the entire fifteen dollars. How about a concert? Well, if you wanted to see any big name band $15 might get you a toe inside the venue, but that's it. Perhaps there's a famous author speaking at an event, While the cost might befreeat the rate gas prices are going it would probably cost you your entire $15 to drive there and park. Hmmm, not much $15 can really get you nowadays, right? Hold on now folks, there's A LOT your $15 can get you at Cal State San Marcos!!! Free movies, free worldrenowned speakers, free concerts, free art events.. all brought to you through the Arts & Lectures series which is funded directly through the IRA fee (Instructionally Related Activities fee) which you pay as part of your student fees each semester. If you're like me you probably don't pay much attention to what the heck it is that our semester fees cover, but this is one time you really should. In a nutshell, some of the major programs the IRA fee helps fund are; the Arts and Lectures Series, the Pride Newspaper, Intercollegiate Athletics, the Pow Wow, and the Intercultural Speaker Series. The IRA fee has been $5 per semester for the past 12 years and as we all know, the cost of everything has gone up. In order to bring our campus in line with the average for all CSU campuses (range is $4-$ 111 per semester), there is a referendum up for a vote March 17-20, asking for small increases over the next 3 years. The first increase would be from $5 to $20 starting this summer with subsequent $5 increases through 2006, bringing the total to $35. I realize that all of us were hit with some pretty big increases this semester (parking ring a bell?), but this is one time that I beg you to not scoff at the idea of forking over a bit more money. When you think of all the good that a measly $15 can bring to your university experience, doesn't it seem worth it to skip . a few Starbucks trips or pass up that next meal out and instead put that $15 to better use? The week of March 17-20 each and every one of you has the opportunity to H OW THE WAR IS AFFECTING M Y P OCKETBOOK Consumers, When I first arrived in Germany in September of 2002, before war with Iraq was imminent, the exchange rate between the Euro and the dollar was slightly in my favor. In general it was about a 1 to 1 ratio. This meant that I easily avoided the task of converting amounts in my head when making purchases or having to carry a pocket calculator with me at all times. A shirt costing 5 Euro was 5 dollars to me, and taking out 300 Euro was 300 Dollars. With the US on the brink of war I have watched the Euro grow to become stronger than my buck. The 10cent difference since September may not seem like a lot, but 10 cents on ever dollar means 30 lost when I take 300 out of the ATM, and it adds up. Since then, my fellow American students and I are constantly watching the rates stray from our favor. One student, enraged when she found a few hundred dollars to be missing from her bank account, realized she hadn't been calculating the exchange rate difference since it had so drastically changed. This war is affecting my pocketbook. It hasn't even begun (officially) yet, and the speculation has weakend the American dollar. My current Professor who is from Australia even remarked that the Australian dollar is the strongest its been all year in comparison to the American dollar. This is new tome. I grew up in Detroit, on the US Canadian border and fully took advantage of the great exchange rates to go shopping or go on a short vacation. When I moved to San Diego, I found the same luxuries in Mexico. As an American, I always thought exchanges would be in my favor. This is a metaphor for how I thought about cultural relationships as well. In the past, I believed that being an American meant that people around the world looked up to me. That I had the better lifestyle and cultural values. I didn't go around flaunting it or anything, but the bias existed within me, and I didn't even realize it until I ventured off US soil for more than some cross cultural shopping or a vacation. how much they love America and would like to live there, but that I have met just as many people who aren't at all thrilled with the American way. This is perfectly ok with me, in fact its wonderful. In the same way I appreciate so many things that my American lifestyle affords me, others should bask in the sunlight of their cultural values too. It is what makes the world worth experiencing. Adaptability is the key, not letting your cultural norms blind you from seeing another way and view on doing things. I only wish that I could get my 10 cents back for every time I have realized this. By Emily Commer Senior Global Business Management IP Germany POLITICS Dear Editors: A recent exchange of editorials in The Pride newspaper regarding a liberal bias on campus has deeply troubled me. The latest response, written by Sean Mattingly (junior, Business) was particularly specious. In it, he calls for liberals to "have a little respect for your country, its history, its founders, and your freedom." Although no one would argue with the ideals his statement embraces, such words do little to address the real issues that endanger freedom in our world today—nor do they encourage the kind of constructive analysis that is essential to any thinking individual. When we do take the time to study our nation's history, we learn that the struggles that have defined this country are far from simple—they can't be easily couched into a neat little package and stamped "freedom." The story of America is, in fact, the story of the struggle between classes. This is not, as Mr. Mattingly suggests, "only in (our) mind(s)." There is no liberal or conservative here, no right or wrong—just facts inherent to capitalism. Higher education is a place for questioning and reasoning, not a place for parroting half-truths and clichés. The fact that this nation was born from—and developed alongside— the class struggle is not something to ignore in the name of some larger sense of nationalism. What we get then is only an ideology of ignorance, and that is certainly not what we all agree makes America great. Today exposure to the real issues and perspectives from both sides is very hard to come by. The media system is controlled by a handful of international corporations and real investigative journalism is fast becoming a casualty of bottom-line profits. Although it is difficult to gain exposure to "both sides of the coin," this is exactly what we must strive for: a true understanding of Living in Germany I see how the motives behind the policies much the Germans appreciate which shape our country and their rules, systems, and ways of doing things. Not to say that See POLITICS, page 12 I don't meet people who tell me �POLITICS from page 1 1 determine our freedoms. We must remember that money is a very powerful motivator in the contemporary world. We must, especially as scholars, pursue all avenues of thought and make assessments of those perspectives based upon knowledge. What I am talking about here is intellectual responsibility. There is nothing more patriotic than this. It is time to start demanding of each other—and most importantly, of ourselves—a greater commitment to civic responsibility. This means we must move outside the boxes of thought that are imposed upon us when we turn on the television. We must remain skeptical—all thinking people do. Today it is more important than ever to do so, as our country prepares to engage in war, and likely without the support of the United Nations—a body politic that stands for the collective voice of the civilized world. Only through careful consideration can we become constructive participants in the noble struggle to achieve "a new birth of freedom—(so) that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth" (Abraham Lincoln, 1863). Robert Woerheide Junior, LTWR MEDIA POLITICS ment of life...for all minorities..." Okay then, why not go to another country just for a few years, then come back, look us in the eye, tell us life is better somewhere else, and prove us wrong? You do that, and we'll shut up about it. In addition, you praised Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine, which showed Canada to be a "progressive, egalitarian society..." Funny I don't see Michael Moore packing up and leaving either. I did not mean to go on such a long tangent, but I felt those issues had to be addressed. In closing: this is a public institution. And therefore it is wrong to use people's tax dollars in support of one set of beliefs over another. As my father likes to say, "the only place where communism still thrives is the American University system." And you two - along with some teachers here - are living proof. Brian Dobbins Senior, Communication INALIENABLE RIGHTS Dear Editors: I am responding to the editorials in the 03.11.03 issue of the Pride. I would first like to point out that not all conservatives think like Mr.Mattingly. Mr. Mason put it succinctly that Mr. Mattingly's views "were perhaps branded at a young age." I agree that his verbiage comes across a bit terse and offensive at times and it may be due to his limited exposure to differing opinions from his own. out a way to assist Mr. Mattingly without alienating his ideas. He, too, must make an effort not to alienate the opinions that are different from his own. He should have afforded all of you the same courtesy! Everyone involved has therightto express an opinion and it is interesting to see the flow of dialogue, but it has turned into a "bash fest" more than the free exchange of ideas. regard each others as equals. So why are we living under a constitution that declares this inborn right? If we all believed we were truly equal, we would treat everyone with the respect and compassion that we desire to be treated with. We would look at a situation that places inconveniences in our 24-hour day and take it for what it is: a passing, fleeting instance. "This too will pass." Sometimes, it takes a bigger person to stand up and do what is right instead of continuing this cycle of negative debate. At some point, we need to allow "bygones to be bygones" and start over on a clean slate. In doing this, respect must be extended to everyone on both sides of the coin in order to facilitate this free exchange of ideas. We live in a very populated world. People are not going to disappear. So, why not enjoy them while we are alive. Treat the situation that stalls your day for a mere 10th of a second as a tiny instance in the large scale of your life. Smile more, whine less. Thank you Gundula Dunne You know, traffic jams are a part of life. Or, I suppose we could all UNITED NATIONS just learn to fly. Grace J. Cocksedge Senior, Sociology DRIVING M E C RAZY Dear Editors: I was simply making a left turn the other day when I discovered what the majority of Americans are made of. I was calmly waiting for the light to turn green. As I heard a horn honk, I glanced to my right to be faced with a woman, in a red sports car, screaming obscenities, waving her hands in the air, implying that she demanded I move my vehicle forward so that she could make a right turn. On another note I have noticed while driving to school as well that trees along interstate 15 are being cut down. While at the same time landscaping is being done at CSUSM. Why some effort can't be made to relocate these trees to CSUSM so that students can enjoy them for years to come. Even though it may not be cost effective the beautification of CSUSM is priceless! CLUB Joni Rullo Junior, Communication A PEACE O N THE OTHER SIDE OF WAR Dear Editors, Our Constitution provides safeguards against tyranny and guarantees "certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," and assurances of equality to all mankind. There are laws that enslave mankind and laws that set them free. Either what we hold as Right, Just and True is Right, Just and True for All mankind, or we are merely As I observed my distance from self-centered hypocrites. the car ahead of me, I decided I was at a legal position and she Where is it written, "Beyond would have to wait the extra America live lesser people; people 10 seconds. The fact that I was too weak to protect themselves; blocking her precious space was let them die?" Is it the will that the fault of basic geography. the strong shall rule the weak; or Sometimes the roads just are not are the strong to serve the world big enough to accommodate every through protecting the weak from person's "oh so busy" lifestyles. tyrannical rule. As a former military member who Dear Black andDe La Torre, spent four years "...upholding It amazes me how Matthew Black and defending the Constitution and Andrea De La Torre not only against all enemies, foreign acknowledge the liberal bias here, and domestic..." I find that my but also claim it's perfectly fine services to this country aré being because of conservatives who put to good use. One of the rights allegedly control the media. For that military members grant the your information Mr. Black, liber- citizenry of America everyday als dominate the media, not con- is freedom—freedom to engage servatives. In Bernard Goldberg's in those basic "unalienable book "Bias," he gives a plethora rights" within the constitutional of examples showing that: CNN, amendments without interference As if I meant to stall her life on NBC, ABC, CBS, all lean left of from the government or others purpose. Oh, don't get me wrong. center. In addition, most newspa- who may disagree with our When I woke up that morning I pers tend to favor liberalism, and points of view. In defense of the said, "My goal today is to be an if that's not enough, Hollywood is Constitution, I protected all ideas, inconvenience to as many people also dominated by liberals. And by even those that were different as possible. the way, our economy is anything from my own! I do not believe but "highly regulated" that's the it is right to suppress the basic Sense my sarcasm? beauty of a free market society. freedoms of anyone because once You also complained about the I have done that I have contributed Is this what people have become to each other...a whole bunch founding fathers. Look, none of to suppressing my own! of inconveniences? It is what us excuse them for owning slaves. However, we can't judge them by Here is a suggestion for all of you, many a philosopher has studied the world we live in today. In addi- instead of allowing ourselves to over and over again. Why do tion, they risked EVERYTHING get caught up in this negativity, people treat others the way they to break free from England. Keep perhaps we could agree to do? Isn't it a basic human need in mind they were wealthy and disagree for now. At this point, of all human kind to be treated had it made, with or without this we should try to get some "face equally? Was no one listening in new nation. Let's also not forget time" with Mr. Mattingly in order preschool when the teacher said, that these "elite white conserva- to try to understand why he feels "Treat others as you would want tive" (and rich) men wrote a con- the way that he does. I realize to be treated"? Perhaps most were stitution that allows you and me to that his comments have rubbed absent on that day. run our mouths the way we do. many of you the wrong way (with good reason), but instead Why can't people treat others as But even more hilarious was how of giving him the tongue lashing they would want to be treated? I you both complain about the we think he deserves, we should doubt the lady in the red sports American way of life. Mr. Mat- attempt to educate him. This car would want to be screamed at tingly challenged you Ms. De La is the point were Mr. Mattingly by a person she did not know and Torre, to move since you have needs guidance from differing be blamed for a situation which nothing good to say about Amer- viewpoints. It seems to me she held no fault. More imporica. Look, the reason we conserva- that this is a critical point in his tantly, what gives people the right tives often challenge you liberals "learning curve" and this is our to treat others so badly? What on that, is because we simply want time to make a positive impression makes one person better than to see you put your money where instead of exacerbating a rift that another? Last time I checked, we your mouths are...but you never has already been created! If we were all held as equals. do. You also said your reason want to develop true tolerance for staying was for "...the better- and understanding we must figure Sadly, in this day of age we do not let other CSUSM students know about the ever present hiding police along Twin Oaks Valley Rd so the cost of their education does rise anymore due to a traffic ticket! Dear Editors: Early in the morning on March 1st, the ten members of Cal State San Marcos's Model United Nations team headed off to compete in the prestigious Long Beach Model United Nations Conference. It was held aboard the Queen Mary, where delegates represented the nations of Cuba, Serbia and Montenegro, South Africa, and Turkey. To these delegates, the conference marked the end of a grueling month-long preparation process which consisted of biweekly late night meetings and hours of research undergone by each of the members, who were responsible for learning the policies of their nations, and the issues that would be discussed during the conference. Issues ranged from the restoration of Afghanistan to peacekeeping operations. Among the accomplishments of our delegates were the passing of two resolutions; thefirstby Erman Every life is precious, even the Gokcimen and Ana Nastich, and life of a stranger. In serving each the second by Roland Ortiz and other we become free. At times Alison Sayer. there is a peace that can only be found on the other side of war. We wish to express our immense gratitude to Dr. Masroori for Should it comes to war, I'll fight his dedication to the growth of that war to find that peace on the our club, and for his boundless other side for all mankind. There support over the semester. Thank is no greater love for mankind you. than to risk your life for the life of another. If you must die, die serving something greater than The Model United Nations Club Alison Sayer yourself. Freshmen, Political Science and History God's speed to all our brave service members! God bless America! Stan Johnson Senior, Communication POLICE AMBUSH Dear Editors: While driving to CSUSM almost every morning I see police hiding between trees on the sidewalks on Twin Oaks Valley Rd. The cost of education is rising not to mention the parking fees. Students can ill afford to get a traffic ticket. Police targeting college students has been noted at other universities is this what is happening here at CSUSM? I would just like to Corrections The photos in the March 4 issue of The Pride article titled "Preparing for Transition CSUSM Is Becoming a 24-Hour Campus" were misattributed. Credit for the photos should have been given to George Cagala. Also, in the editorial of the same issue, The Pride would like to clarify that only the lead and design editors receive modest stipends for their work. The section editors only receive class credit. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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President Alexander Gonzalez leaves CSUSM for CSU Sacramento, ASI election candidates statements, and a Teacher Career Fair draws hundreds to the Center for the Arts in Escondido. (Note: This year was misidentified as Vol. 10 It should have been numbered Vol. 11, it has been entered as Vol. 10x to make the distinction between the volumes clear.) 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 alcohol Associated Students (ASI) elections budget career fair President Alexander Gonzalez spring 2003 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/000a5687535799f92d6045a6e1c75556.pdf 451163ad82bd378bc82bc206006a0c73 PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE NIVERSITY SAN MARCOS / f î U ine wwwxsusm.edu/pride/ TUESDAY. MARCH 25. 2003 A SI Election Results: V OL.XNO.24 CSU San Marcos Honee Folk New ASI President IRA referendum defeated STUDENT FALL 2003 By GAIL TARANTINO News Editor Last Friday in a tense, crowded room on campus, candidates, supporters and university staff waited for the results of the election for the 2003/2004 Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors. In an unprecedented turn out of 1220 voters, approximately 17 percent of the total student population, students elected a diverse new student body government, selecting candidates from each of the three slates, plus several write-in candidates. Prior to announcing the winners, Student and Residential Life Associate Director Gezai Berhane reported that the voter turnout for this election was a nearly 30 percent increase over last year's 944 votes, and a university record. Election Results ASI Executive Vice President Arti Patel congratulated everyone and commended them for "working their butts off." Patel read the list of winners and the votes received for each candidate. The winners are President Honee J. Folk, Executive Vice President John Gehris, Vice President of External Affairs Erik Roper, Vice President of Finance Crystal Folk, Vice President of Communications Erin Dalmann, College of Arts and Sciences Representatives (3 winners) April Prencipe, Alice Lynn and write-in candidate Didi Lund, College of Business Representatives (2 winners) Nicole Rawski and Mike Macomber, Undergrad Representative (2 winners) Roy Lee and write-in candidate Analia Carlsson, and Post-Baccalaureate Representative Iain Gould. The Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) fee increase referendum was defeated with 673 votes See ELECTIONS, page 2 VALID 8 26/03 12/31/03 to the current analysis pf the feasibility of increasing parking fee is an increase facilities." , • Currently, . |ie cun»trt p}|ta%forp a r S | fees to remain at Parkingft$>sare increased across the board for $158.00 per semester until tKen. After the 2006 all those whopatkin %university's parking increase, the student-parking fee ¿vill t hai go to lots. All the parking permit fees are increased $338.00 per semester, in 2009r . according to the schedule posted on the parking aslqed if facialty and staff pgcy fcr paifcresponded, "Rtculty and $14.00 monthly or $62.00 a | | » Robert Williams, c oordin^of b minessBf/i^tae^r.: Faculty/staff parking fees are a colf o r p a r t o ^ ^ ^ ^ l ^ ^ d ^ l ^ a i n i n g matter. This means any fee must be bargained and contract negotiations." S eeMIlKING,pag e 2 California's First Openly Gay Woman D.A, Visits CSUSM By JARED THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis spoke with students about her experiences of being a gay, Republican woman running for an elected position, which is typically held by, as Dumanis puts it, "a good ole boy." A close personal friend who ran her election campaign accompanied Dumanis, and the two entered Academic Hall 102 Tues- the entire California State day afternoon as a part of University system, must an event scheduled by the deal with severe budget Women's Studies cuts. The $20 Program in honor million budget of Women's Hiscut in her departtory Month. ment is almost one-fourth of the D.A.'s previous As a part of her budget. Whereas talk, Dumanis outlined some the CSU system of her goals, is considering now that she is fee increases to in office. Firstly, Dumanis compensate for Dumanis, like the budget crisis, Dumanis is simply not filling the more than 100 current positions available in her office. "This way," states Dumanis, "when the budget hits hard, hopefully nobody will lose their job." Dumanis also plans to start a sexual assault division. Upon the establishment of this new division, Dumanis wants to open old murder cases and apply the newest DNA technology to them in order to see if the appropriate criminals are in jail, and to make sure that there are no murderers out in the general public. Overall, Dumanis wants to be remembered not for her gender, sexual preference or political beliefs, but instead for the D. A who did the "right things for the right reasons." See D.A., page 3 Executive Director's Mysterious Departure From ASI By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer The Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors decided Executive Director B. Keith Speers' fate at their meeting held Friday, March 14. Speers' termination from Francine Martinez, vice ASI was effective president for student affairs, immediately. notified ASI and other CSUSM administrators via The motion, email of Speers' departure passed at Friday's without even mentionmeeting, declared ing his name. Instead, the Speers' departure email named Lura Poggi from ASI as "with- as interim executive direcout cause [and] tor and asked the recipients Speers without notice." of the email to welcome Poggi to her new position. Norris University Center's Martinez declined further mini course programs at comment for this story. Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois. Speers had been the Speers left Northwestern to executive director since take the position of execuNovember of 2001. Before tive director at CSUSM. working at CSUSM, he had served as assistant director As executive director, of campus activities for programs and director of See SPEERS, page 3 �CAUFOMmA STATE UMÎVmSiTY SAN MARZOS The Pride Editorial S taff L ead E ditors A lyssa F inkeist e in Sc Martha S arabia D esign Sc Photo Editor D esmond B area N ews E ditor G ail T arantino F eature Editor J ennifer A eee A rts Editor Chris Martin Opinion Sc A ssistant D esign E ditor lason P adilia S panish E ditor Martha S arabia S ports Editor J essica Krone G raduate Intern X^eiana N aholowaa B usiness M anager E lizabeth K ingsbury A dvisor M adeleine M arshall S taff Writers J aredi T hompson, J eff B row n l ee, J e a n n e R . S app, J ennifer R hodus, G abriel M arti»» I>ave W ertli* E r i k ^ ¡ ^ j ^ l ^ l p f i l ^ i ^ M eg ' E ppel, J ulie M y r es, J a m a l S carlett, A drian C undiff, D iana K . 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Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. Cai State San Marcos 333 Twin O aks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E -mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/pride Parking Fees f rom p age i Do students have a say in the the prevention of parking increase with the creation of liams commented, "This is an parking fee increase deci- problems. "Also last summer a Lot X. Parking services and exciting time for our campus; sion? parking task force was formed facilities services are already we are experiencing tremenand asked to submit program in the process of coordinating dous physical growth and According to Williams, improvement suggestions to the expansion of Lot X so that increasing enrollment. Parkstudents had the opportunity the president. Between the it will have better lighting, ing in the CSU system must last fall to voice their opinions town hall meetings and the more parking stalls, and an be self-supporting. It cannot and concerns regarding trans- parking task force, several entrance/exit at the stoplight be funded from the budget that portation issues at a number of suggestions for improvement on Twin Oaks Valley Road. operates the campus, nor can town hall meetings. "Last fall, were adopted. One of the ben- The improvements should it be funded from the capital prior to finalizing the parking efits is the new temporary lot be complete before the fall construction budget that builds fee plan, parking services held X and expansion project at the semester of2003. our new buildings. It must be several town hall meetings corner of Craven Dr. and Twin paid for by income from parkaimed at educating our campus Oaks Valley Road," added Why should students support ing fees." community [about] the trans- Williams. these parking fee increases if portation problems we face they won't be here to benefit Williams also added, "in not only here at Cal State San Students are encouraged to from them? order for parking services to Marcos but throughout San contact the student fee advikeep pace with this tremenDiego County. During these sory committee for additional Lot X is an addition that dous growth, parking fees town hall meeting we solicited information and comments on current students benefit from must increase. Student parking ideas and suggestions on how the process. with the addition of 300 more fees are a continuing cycle, as a group we could improve parking stalls and with pro- current students are benefiting our current transportation When will students see the jected plans that would bring from fees paid by past alumni, issues," said Williams. benefits of the fee increases? an additional 300+ stalls in the and future students will benefit from the fees paid by our near future. In addition, Williams said According to parking sercurrent students." that a task force was created vices, students are already In response to the question last summer in order to help seeing benefits from the fee of benefits for students, Wil- Election Results from p age i against and 360 votes in favor. Honee J. Folk took time out The IRA fee was established to talk to supporters and get in order to provide support congratulatory hugs and handfor the essential educational shakes before sitting down to experiences and activities that herfirstofficial interview. Folk aid and supplement the mis- is a busy woman whose current sion of the university. Some activities include being the of the activities subsidized president of the Black Student by the IRA fees are the arts Union (BSU) and a staff writer and lecture series, The Pride for The Pride. When asked if student newspaper, intercolle- she intended to maintain her giate athletics, and the annual roles in these organizations, Pow Wow. When asked her Folk responded that all though opinion as to why the IRA she will always be involved referendum was defeated, ASI with the BSU, after being the Interim Executive Director leader for almost two years, Lura Poggi explained that she when the semester ends she thought it was because of all will step down as president. the publicity about the other As far as remaining on the recent tuition and parking fee staff at The Pride, Folk said as increases. much as she loves it, she won't continue on the paper after Poggi also took a few this semester. Folk acknowlmoments to thank the can- edges the fact that because the didates and their supporters, paper has to occasionally run and she urged all candidates stories that reflect negatively and their helpers to stay active on ASI, it would be difficult in the future in order to help to not become defensive, so represent the 7200 students on she believes it would be best to focus on ASI and her duties as campus. president. Interview With PresidentElect Folk During the interview, ASI President Jocelyn Brown A beaming president-elect stopped by to congratulate Folk. When asked for a comment on the election, Brown said that she was "glad to see such a large voter turn-out," and that she thinks it's "great that the winners are from all different slates." She also said that in addition to fresh voices, there are "returners for continuity." for office, Folk explained, "because people always talk about diversity and being inclusive, but for me it's just talk." She added, "my definition of diversity is making room at the table for more than one [type o f] people, one thought, one culture, one voice, and not only making room, but valuing, supporting Austin Myers, who was and nurturing people equally." running for vice president Folk was asked if she felt for external affairs, also CSUSM valued diversity, and stopped by to congratulate she replied that diversity is Folk, saying that "Honee did more than just a word in a misa great job campaigning," sion statement and she doesn't and how impressed he was feel it really exists on campus. with the voter turn-out. When asked if he planned to remain When asked if she was active in student government apprehensive about having a even though he lost the elec- board made up of three diftion, Myers responded that ferent slates and write-in he planned to get involved candidates, Folk talked about on campus next year, and he the ASI week-long retreat over expressed interest in the ASI the summer, which will focus programming board and the on team building and strengthexternal affairs committee. ening relationships. Folk said she wasn't worried because Folk said, "I'm excited to be she's a "very open person" and working with Lura [Poggi], deals with issues head-on. She who is a student advocate added, "as long as we are all and has also built a positive willing I don't see any probrapport with the university." lems at all." When asked why she ran Student Affairs Spends Nearly $2000 on Dinner By DOROTHY BRUNO For The Pride CSUSM students, mostly business majors, got a lesson in etiquette last Tuesday night. About 75 students learned which fork to use, to keep their napkin on their lap during the entire meal and how the salt and pepper are treated as a married couple. The Career and Assessment Center (CAC) and Associated Students Inc. (ASI) joined together to put on the "First Annual Business Etiquette Dinner" at the Lake San Marcos Country Club. The office of student affairs paid the $25 per plate charge, Brule was served for des- sarn, a senior accounting so the dinner would be free to sert with the lesson that you student, said that this was a students. never pick up the dessert dish great refresher course. Bryan or scrape the sides. Salt and Littlefield remarked, "This Director of the Career and pepper are passed together at was a wonderful way to make Assessment Center Sandra the table. She showed them a fool of yourself with people Punch was the evening's an easy way to remember that matter when it doesn't speaker, and she gave stu- which place setting was theirs matter." dents instructions about what by using sign language word to do and what not to do at a association. Gary Osumi, a staffing manbusiness dinner, while they ager with Qualcomm, said the dined on a three-course meal. Rob Gasparo, a service dinner was quite appropriate Each course had its own sector management junior, and it was the second one he lesson. There were croutons commented, "The dinner had been to this week. Dean and cherry tomatoes in the was a flavorful experience of the College of Business salad; peas that like to fall that will last a lifetime and a Dennis Gusman said, "This off the fork served with pasta business experience that will was a wonderful opportunity that should never be cut, and take us to greater heights in a breast of chicken. Crème our career." Nathan SuwainaSee DINNER, page4 �District Attorney During her lecture, Dumanis also addressed the gender barriers that permeated her political campaign. "Many people thought I wasn't tough enough to be a D.A because I am a woman," said Dumanis. She continued to comment on the nature of men and women in law enforcement, noting that men and women simply respond differently, but provided no examples. Professor Garcia of the Women's Studies department disagreed slightly with Dumanis' assumptions of the innate differences between men and women. Garcia asserts that gender "is socially constructed, not biologically determined." Women respond differently than men because "this is how they were socialized to 'do gender' and not because it is something biologically innate." Fortunately for Dumanis' campaign, she is an experienced county clerk, assistant D.A, felony prosecutor, criminal trial judge, and seasoned law enforcement manager. "My whole career has been in law enforcement," states Dumanis. She admitted to have gone through some changes because of her gender to make her more palatable to the masses. She got a haircut, began to wear make-up and obtained a consultant to help with her wardrobe. This issue of needing to look feminine and fulfill a stereotype in f rom p age i community, but to no avail. "I believe in personal freedom, fiscal responsibility and accountability. These are the corner stones of the Republican party...I have to be true to myself," Dumanis said. are women," Tierney said, "and I think it worked to our advantage...and people just love Bonnie." Dumanis and Tierney also attribute the victory to San Diego's changing demographics and a series of defeated obstacles, such as negative perceptions of her gender and personal lifestyle. Historically, as maintained by the San Diego County Registrar of Voters since 1991, San Diego County is a more conservative region, meaning that the majority of its populous votes conservatively, so it was a big deal when voters designated a gay Republican woman as their new D.A by a margin of only 3,500 votes in the closest election in Southern California history. "We were very underestimated because we Because of the obstacles relating to gender and sexual orientation, Dumanis and Tierney had to change the nature of the campaign so that it, according to Tierney, focused not only on "why to choose Bonnie, but why not the other guy;" this in reference to the borderline smear campaign necessary to win the election. "The incumbent was supported by the Republican Party, the Sheriff, The North County Times, and The San Diego rent salary according to the publicized minutes from the meeting. Poggi and ASI executive director." Poggi, President Jocelyn Brown however, has little say about will determine the actual amount Neither Poggi who will fill that position. nor Jocelyn Brown, who < serves as ASI The ASI board of direc'Members of ASI p r e s i d e n t , chief executive tors will conhave refused to officer, and duct a search comment on the chairman of the committee in termination of board, would order to deterSpeers, defining disclose Poggi's mine who will it as a personnel current salary. fill the posii ssue/' tion of execuMembers of ASI have tive director. The board of refused to comment on directors in the Mar. 14 meeting also discussed the the termination of Speers, pay increase of Poggi to defining it as a personnel reflect her interim promo- issue. Director of Comtion. It will not "exceed munications Rick Moore an increase of more than explained that in "person$20,000 above" her cur- nel matters such as this, the University is generally unable to comment." Members of ASI have given a variety of reasons for not answering questions about Speers' termination that ranged from it's "unethical to comment" to it's "illegal" to give their opinions regarding the topic or to explain the basis for his termination. order to be accepted deeply concerns Kate Farmer, a 48-year-old San Marcos resident. "I thought things had changed," said Farmer in reference to feminine acceptance based on a compliance with an imposed cultural standard, "but obviously they haven't." Besides the negative cultural perception of her gender, Dumanis didn't get the support of her own political party because of her gay lifestyle, according to her close friend and political consultant Jennifer Tierney. Many friends and colleagues tried to get Dumanis to switch political parties because Democrats are perceived as being more friendly to the homosexual Keith Speers from page 1 Speers was responsible for working with the ASI board of directors and overseeing that ASI staff implements the board's goals. The executive director serves as a member on the division of student affairs senior management team and directs the financial, risk management and developmental aspects of ASI. ASI staff has refused to disclose Speers' salary. However, in a copy of the Fall 2002 ASI budget obtained by The Pride, it was acknowledged that $201,517 was allotted for the salaries of the part-time and fulltime professional staff, who included Speers as executive director; Poggi, who was then the assistant executive director; Marilyn McWilliams as administrative assistant; and Helen Hinton, program director for the Early Learning Center. Hinton is no longer on staff with ASI. The board appointed Poggi as Interim Executive Director at the Mar. 14 meeting. This position, as determined by the board, will last for one year. Poggi has been with ASI since Mar. 11, 2002. She said that she "wants to become the ASI attorney Richard Bromley refused to comment on the Speers' situation, explaining that because he is counsel for ASI, it is "inappropriate" for him to discuss any aspect of it. Brown wanted to clarify that the departure of Speers Union Tribune," Dumanis said, then Tierney added, "but he didn't have the support of San Diego lawyers, and that helped a lot." Paul Pfingst, the incumbent, earned a vote of no confidence from the county prosecutors' union after a series of events that called Pfingst's ethics into question. Dumanis capitalized on the scandals, which according to the North County Times included two "gender discrimination lawsuits that cost the county more than 1.25 million dollars," as well as a history of marijuana use. "Everything was truthful," Tierney said, "but we just didn't show the incumbent in the best light." and installment of Poggi as interim should be a smooth one, which should not result in any "break of business." Both Brown and Poggi believe that the student population will not notice the change in leadership. The approval of the official copy of the minutes from the Mar. 14 meeting is on the agenda of the next meeting of the ASI board, which is scheduled for Mar. 28, in Commons 206 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Once approved, these minutes are available upon request. However, it is possible that the released minutes will continue to questions unanswered about Speers' sudden departure. bl By GABRIEL MARTIN Pride Staff Writer The 75th annual Academy Awards were held on schedule this year, but it was a slightly more subdued, and shorter,, c eremony than in previous years. Chicago won the most awards, a total of six, and the Holocaust drama, The Pianist, won three. S The increased likelihood of ^ war led many to believe that the ceremony would be altered in some way. While there were cutaways to news updates once every hour, the ceremony largely went without any mention of the war until the last two hours. Attending stars were heavily conflicted as to appropriate behavior. Stars had reportedly asked their designers to set aside a dark suit in addition to the gowns they had already chosen. Some decided to go ahead with * traditional glamour, including Halle Berry, who claimed her gown would inspire the troops. Nicole Kidman said in Entertainment Weekly that she was "in two minds" about attending the event during a war. "There are two arguments, aren't there, where they say you need to continue on with things and not be stopped, and then there's the other thing where you just say, of course, it would feel very strange to show up," she said. A few stars eventually decided not to attend, including presenter Will Smith, whose publicist said he "felt uncomfortable attending." Many of the stars felt it inappropriate to speak out directly against the war, instead silently protesting by wearing small golden dove pins, symbolizing a desire for world peace. away by the LAPD. When they tried to approach the venue, police pushed them back, and eventually twelve were arrested. Other security measures implemented included metal detectors installed in the sidewalk and more security than at previous ceremonies, and a National Guard unit with a miniature lab that was designed to analyze any potential The show's popular biochemical threats. red carpet opening was much more subdued. The The ceremony itself red carpet remained, but was changed to be "less the screaming fans and self-serving and frivolous" paparazzi were largely said Academy President absent. Only ABC's news Frank Pierson. He said, team was allowed to directly "On a night when our interview the arriving stars, troops are in bloody combat though cable networks [such a display] would be held pre-shows from other absolutely inappropriate." locations. A salute to the Film montages and troops was held during the celebrity presentations pre-show. were largely direct and to the point, although the A group of 1000 anti-war show's traditional musical protestors planned to hold a numbers were held. Show rally in front of the Kodak host Steve Martin changed Theater, but 'they were some anti-Sadaam jokes in cordoned off a few blocks his monologue and finished the three and a half hour show by dedicating it to the troops, saying, "It was for them." A few winners and presenters used the stage to speak about the war. The first person to speak out on the stage was presenter Gael Garcia, who mentioned that if Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, the subject of a film nominated for several awards, was alive she would be protesting against the war. Michael Moore, the winner for best documentary, proclaimed during his speech, "We live in fictional times. We live in a time when we have a man sending us to war for fictitious reasons. Shame on you, Mr. Bush!" His remarks led to scattered applause and some boos. Later, best actor winner Adrien Brody received a standing ovation for his "prayer for a peaceful and swift resolution." He dedicated his award to a friend serving overseas. After the show, he was reported as saying it was difficult "to celebrate when there is sadness and conflict in the world, but our achievements are valid and we deserve to celebrate that." Nicole Kidman defended the decision to hold the Oscars during wartime in her best actress acceptance speech, saying, "Art is important, because you believe in what you do, and there's a tradition that needs to be upheld." When asked his views about whether holding the awards on Sunday was appropriate, Honorary Oscar winner Peter O'Toole said, "If we civilians can't go on properly, what are they fighting for?" Best original screenplay winner Pedro Almodovar dedicated his award to the peace movement. Five after-parties were See OSCARS, page 4 �Unlimited LongWANTED P Distance Calls H C I L A within California & Nevada O T 4 Unlimit@dL#!tgDistaii®e.®®!H O Unbelievably low fixed monthfy rate G R NO hidden surcharges Anywhere, NO activation fee A Anytime, NO connect fee P just NO contracts H $19.95 E R a M onth ¡H Signup Ontkw i t S i R T 0 0 N I S T S L U S T R A «g» O R S contact Hm^MÈmùoMsi, UmMmìUé «aíÉá^j *ítihi*i C & A WS € r « ^ r . 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Congratulatory a ds will be available for sale, t o b e published in that issue only. Please see o ur advertising link at w ww.csusm.edu/pride f or r ates a nd deadlines. Don't forget y our ^^ CSUSM s tudent discount of 10% off all ads! �M elica , Contrdlled Substanfce for C ompassionate Use - Information and Activism By JEANNE SAPP Pride Staff Writer Thousands of sick and dying people wake up in excruciating pain every day. While traditional pain treatments may no longer be effective, some have found one that is. The problem is that its use is against the law. People suffering from illnesses as varied as anorexia, migraines, chronic pain, AIDS, and cancer have found relief by smoking marijuana, and the federal government is taking action against them. The Proposition Proposition 215, The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, passed by a small majority of California voters, provides for the growing and possession of small quantities of marijuana. State police have been instructed about how to handle citizens who are found with small amounts of marijuana for medical use, since patients and their caregivers may grow and possess marijuana any amount of marijuana. for medical purposes in the This conflict among State of California. governmental agencies, and the question of state Prop. 215 added a section sovereignty versus federal to the California Health and jurisdiction, is more than Safety code providing that academic. "seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and The Activist: T'was in use marijuana for medical another lifetime; One of toil purposes when that medical and blood...* use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended Steve McWilliams, leader by a physician who has of the medical marijuana determined that the person's information organization health would benefit from "Shelter from the Storm," the use of marijuana." has recently accepted a plea agreement that was offered In February of this year, by federal government the San Diego City Council prosecutors. He was adopted guidelines based charged with growing on recommendations from 25 marijuana plants in the Medical Cannabis Task his yard. Had he been Force and local police. convicted of this felony, he According to the guidelines, would have faced a prison a qualified patient or sentence of a minimum of caregiver may possess one five years due to additional pound of marijuana and charges from an earlier raid grow up to 24 marijuana by federal officers. plants indoors. These guidelines went into effect The guidelines adopted immediately, and will be by the San Diego City reviewed after two years. Council seem generous, since marijuana is still Federal law, on the other- considered an illegal drug hand, forbids possession of by the federal government. However, McWilliams considers them restrictive, unnecessary, and in violation of the will of the voters as expressed in the passage of Prop. 215. McWilliams smokes marijuana in order to alleviate the pain he suffers from a motorcycle accident. He and his housemate cultivate the drug for their own medical use. "We considered ourselves an information resource center," said McWilliams, and clarifies that they never sell or distribute marijuana. "We are very strict," he says. He continues that "for protection under the law," he requires the patients who approached him to have a letter from their physician, stating that the patient would be helped by using marijuana. McWilliams would then teach the patient how to cultivate their own plants. McWilliams uses his home garden as a model for how to successfully cultivate the plants, which The Church of the SubGenius Making no pretense to sincerity, the church of the SubGenius claims that by using their techniques of "BULLDADA" and "MOREALISM" and, perhaps most importantly, sending in money, one ; can "MIRACULOUSLY ! ELIMINATE COMPULSIVE URGES such as smoking, lethargizing, overeating, insomnia, the inability to take drugs, constipation, old age, sex and money problems, baldness, illness, the Work Instinct, assouliness, and painful shortage of slack!" These claims and many others may be found in SubGenius pamphlet No.l: The World Ends Tomorrow and You May Die. Outrageous claims are one of the documented characteristics of cult societies. erature is very difficult, and some would q uestion whether the gest that proffering sacred literature that reads like s cript "Praise Bob" from Monty Python's Flying Circus is a way of jarring religious aspirants into an that inhaling marijuana through a vaporizer delivers therapeutic benefits without the risks inherent in smoking the plants' leaves. McWilliams now faces a possible prison term of six months. After his case is resolved and he has served any possible sentence, he will be leaving the area. "San Diego is a police state," he said. He plans to move to northern California, where medical marijuana laws are more liberal. "I believe in democracy. I believe in America," said McWilliams, but he added, "today, sick and dying people have the right to this medication." According to McWilliams, there are a number of countries investigating therapeutic marijuana, including New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain. Locally, UCSD is conducting a similar study on marijuana. Tests *Shelter From the Storm being conducted in the Bob Dylan, copyright 1974. U.S. have determined Battling Pinky Boys and Promoting Sacred Slack By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer The Church of the SubGenius is an unabashed cult. It is among a group of "new" religions that many may not be familiar with. The movement was conceived and designed using academic studies of cults and cult phenomena. Religious cults typically provide their members with an all-consuming imperative goal to pursue, which if examined rationally will often make no logical sense at all. For the sub genii, this goal is the pursuit of slack. are notoriously difficult, time-consuming to grow, and plagued with problems, including pests. According to McWilliams, it takes about four months for a plant to fully mature from seedlings. He has invited patients, police officers, and city council members to his home to view the garden. Although it is behind a protective fence, he says that he has been very open about his activities. Another ubiquitous characteristic of religious cults is the veneration of a leader whom followers view as having a special connection to the divine. J.R. "Bob" Dobbs, "The Living Slack Master and High Eptot," fulfills this role for the altered state Church of the SubGenius. of consciousness. The church of the The actual theology of the SubGenius is happy to church of the SubGenius is embrace this interpretabased on the writings of J.R. tion as well as almost Dobbs, which are contained any other that might be in various tracts and books. offered. The sub genii will be happy to sell these publications to Distilling a cohesive anyone with the cash and theology from sub genii litthe will to buy. Some sug- organization is genuine in the beliefs they do espouse. Nonetheless, a careful and repeated reading of their l iterature reveals some consistent ideas. They believe that the planet Earth is under the control of an immensely powerful extra terrestrial being, Jehovah 1, who is an essentially selfish entity but one that can be placated in order to achieve "slack" for humanity. "Slack" can be defined as getting something for nothing, or as having more than enough time to do everything one wants to do. Slack is a state of being very similar to the Christian notion of living under Grace. The sub genii have been involved in working with Jehovah 1 for millennia, with the goal of creating a paradise on Earth. These sub genii have been consistently thwarted by sinister "Pink Boys" who insist on perpetuating false notions such as economic scarcity and the law of preservation of energy. The pink boys seem to be some kind of malignant cabal dedicated to keeping humanity enslaved to capitalism and conventional morality. They are responsible for our modern systems of ethics, religion, and economics that deprive individuals of their Jehovah 1-given right to slack. Year in and year out, the sub genii predict a cataclysmic apocalypse to occur on July 5, and the church celebrates accordingly each year on that date. The failure of such an apocalypse to actually occur has led some to suggest that sub genii merely use this supposed day of reckoning as an excuse to hold riotous parties, though the church denies this. Those interested in a religion that can be used to justify almost any kind of hedonistic excess and not opposed to exposing themselves to further spiritual confusion as well as to possible police surveillance can contact the church of the SubGenius at www.subgenius.com. For $30.00 one can become an ordained minister in the church of the SubGenius and receive a "Doktorate of the Forbidden Sciences." �Movie Marketingtothe Masses An inside look at the system of movie production By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer a few months. Steve Macaulay, Vice President of Finance for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, also adds, "Some pictures have been on our slate forever and some get done in months, like Dude, Where's My Car?" Students have many avenues that they can pursue if they are interested in a career in the entertainment industry. They can be creative through acting or directing, or work through the business Macaulay stated, "There are so side in helping produce, market, many different ways to develop and distribute films. and produce a film. Most often, Fox Productions consists of Fox when we want to mitigate risks, 2000, 20th Century Fox, and Fox we bring in co-financing partSearchlight. Each year Fox pro- ners. For instance, with Minorduces around 20 movies between ity Report, we co-financed with all of the prospective projects. DreamWorks. We only have The presidents of the studios a limited appetite for risk and choose movie projects. They once we reach that threshold, look for films that will set new we try to find outside financing standards for entertainment and partners. We did the same thing „.. with Titanic and offer more than just n* Paramount. With a the run of the mill There are many picture like X-Men, Hollywood cookie steps taken in the we were much more cutter film - where you have a prob- creation of afilm.It comfortable with lem, a hero who takes two years mini- the projections for saves someone, and mum to produce a the picture, so we didn't seek outside the big conspiracy filmfromthe day the financing. We also that is solved - all within a two-hour idea is born to the iday look for opporof distribution. ts tunities to use a period. company called, Once the presidents choose the Mediastream in Germany for projects for the year, they take funding. With respect to projects their choices to the chairmen of with George Lucas, we merely the studio for final approval. The distribute the films for a fee and process of approval can take from the [Lucas] takes all of the finandays to years, but usually lasts cial risk." The industry is very volatile and unstable insomuch as they must depend on their viewers taste and preferences for the success of their films. Producers, who package their selected performers with the picture, choose the actors who are signed to perform in the projects. The producers will try to package everyone from actors, directors, and additional staff to make a proposed quality project and will like Antwone Fisher and Kingdom attract the film studios to invest Come. The main studio, Twentieth in it. Century Fox, focuses on mainstream movies. Fox also considers There are many steps taken in and reviews scripts from those the creation of a film. It takes a not affiliated with a major studio minimum of two years to produce or production company. This is a film from the day the idea is intended to give hope to writers born to the day of distribution. who are not well known, or even Throughout this time, many a person not in the entertainment adjustments, decisions, and bud- industry at all, and to allow them geting must take place in order to the opportunity to pitch their film create a presentable production. ideas to Fox Productions. Fox attempts to have many demographics on whom to focus their prospective project search. They have a division called Searchlight, which produces art house movies like The Good Girl or Sexy Beast and urban movies high cost of doing those types of films. Large releases are called "tent pole" releases, because they keep a roof over everything else the studio is doing and other films can draft off of them." Fox Productions does not have standing or permanent contracts with certain actors. Their relationship with actors is limited to the ones who have a production deal witji the studio that makes the movies. With all these factors When asked if there is a certain and steps put to play, they create number of comedies, dramas, the magic you see on the big romance, or action films that screen movie after movie. they produce each year, Macaulay responded, "No, but action Check out fox.com for further is somewhat limited due to the job opportunity information. Women Performers Dance the Middle East and Mexico UCLA shows world cultures through dance By DIANA K. CABUTO Pride Staff Writer In celebration of Women's History month, culture, dance, and tradition was what the Cal State San Marcos audience, students, and teachers experienced with the UCLA performers on Tuesday, March 18th in the Arts Building. The audience learned about two different traditional dances, watched performers from UCLA dance on stage, and practiced some moves with the performers as well. Women dancers and performers demonstrated two of the dance styles and traditions of the World Art and Culture program at UCLA. Jayne Rabb, graduate researcher of world art and culture Throughout her dance, Adriat UCLA, performed a Middle ana illustrated how the people Eastern dance. She danced to from Oaxaca reflect their strong an accordion ballad, performed religious beliefs through their by the San Francisco Band 'Susu 'religious gatherings' and their and the Cairo dances. Cats' Her dance il Her dance portrayed portrayed the Both performelegance, beauty, the elegance, beauty ers illustrated and sensuality and sensuality from the the history of the from the women women of the Middle different dances, of the Middle how they have East, and the way they developed East, and the way in reflect the beauty of they reflect 'the the U.S. and the beauty of their their s oul 99 way their tradisoul'. ¡llillllllilllllllllllllll tions have transcended. Rabb said, "We hoped The second dancer, Adriana to illustrate just how expansive Cruz, gave a presentation of the the field of folklore majors really traditional dances from Mexico is and how it figures into the daily and performed a traditional lives of all individuals." religious dance from Oaxaca. le* 0s Coot Your BubUes Look for our new store opening in April at 318 Pier View Way in Oceanside 760-736-8899 Coupon 677 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Sari Marcos, C A 9 2069 MILK TEA * FLAVORED TEA • SNOW/SMOOTHIES • SLUSH • PUDDING DRIKK • JUICE • HOT DRINKS • SNACKS Place an ad in The Pride. Its fun, cheap, and it will make people like you. Display ad rates start as low as $25.00 and classifieds start at $10. Students get a 10% discount! YIPEE! The audience was also invited by the dancers from UCLA to come down to the stage and learn some of the basic steps from each of the dances performed. They danced some Middle Eastern moves like the rump 'shaking shimmy' that characterizes Middle Eastern folk dance. They also enjoyed dancing with partners in some of the traditional dances that have originated in Oaxaca. Both the audience and the performers were happy to interact with each other. When Rabb was asked about her experience with the students at Cal State San Marcos, she responded, "Speaking for my entire group I can say that interacting with the students at CSUSM was an absolute pleasure, and most of us in the folklore graduate program at UCLA hope to become teachers one day and Maria Gonzalez, a sophomore so the classroom experience for pre-business student at CSUSM, us is invaluable." said, "I am happy to see this type of presentation, in which the The presentation and perforaudience interacts more with the mance lasted two hours, and the performers, and actually learns audience was delighted. Some some moves and not just watches of them were left with thè feeling the performers dance". More of wanting to dance more, learn than twenty people volunteered more, and watch more f rom the to learn the belly dance as well dancers of the UCLA folklore as the Oaxacan traditional dance. program. Earn $1,000 - $2,000 for your Student Group in Just 3 hours! College fundraising made Simple, Safe and Free. Multiple fundraising options available. No carwashes. No raffles. Just success! Fundraising dates are filling quickly. Get with the programs that work! ( ^campus FUNDRAISER 1 Your Trusted SourceforCollege Fundraising. 8 88-923-3238 • www.campusfundraiser.com �ARTS THE PRIDE |j | j i m | g g mggjf ^ ASI'S BAND AT NOON ', f "A '^ ''fxv, ¡1 | ip^wlpisppijii I^KlliP^iiiiliiii^ ¡¡¡¡I ®l|®liii , m | 1 J » Tuesday, March 2 5,2003 g g i j g § 'K' t-.'- 'y' i m J i|||Pl|||i " | ' ' g 7 mmmmm | lllilgliili ¡ Ipiiilll J|f :|l||||i i llilpll Faceles rocks the dome I§I§I Faceles, the Wild on Wednesday band, performing By JOY WHITMAN For The Pride Whether you were sitting in your classes, checking out the club information booths or had the privilege of simply enjoying the gorgeous southern California day last Wednesday, you may have heard the band at noon, sponsored by Associated Students Incorporated (ASI). The name of the band is Faceles and the members consist of Rogelio Baca, lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Rob Crist, bass guitar and for students at The Dome Staff photos by Adrian backup vocals, Mark Revelas on lead guitar and backup vocals, and Mike Martinez on drums. In order to get you a little more acquainted with what they are all about, it's important to share a little of their musical background, where they see themselves now as well as in the future, and some other tidbits of what they want their fans to know about them and the messages they hope to convey. each one of them has maintained Balance, at the Flying Bridge the same dream since childhood, in Oceanside where MKV which is to be involved in music Productions was putting on a for life. Although their average video premier, and just two weeks age is only 20 years, they have ago they opened for local band each been interested in playing Wither at Longshots. "We're no music since before joke; start they were eight looking for " Faceles essentially years of age. For the name so this reason it is you can catch wants to make a no wonder that us while we difference in people's between them they still play lives through their are instrumentally for cheap," diverse and music and to begin Revelas says. As a group, they have been talented. The range to market themselves together for seven months but of instruments the Their goal to the college aged group can play is to move up c ommunity../' includes: rhythm the local scene guitar, bass guitar, and eventually drums, saxophone, open for harmonica, some of their accordion, own favorite ukulele, clarinet bands like and the kazoo. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ the Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Thank heaven for 7-11's, for The Eagles, The Deftones and if it wasn't for them I wouldn't 311. They would also like to be in the band," Martinez says. start widening their fan base by This is where he and Baca met for planning trips to Arizona, Texas the first time. All that the band and maybe even New York and needed then was a drummer and Canada. They attribute much of Martinez had only been playing their influence, but by no means in his church band at the time. limit it, to bands like Rush, It was also here that Baca met The Beatles, The Red Hot Chili 'Skip', who is essentially the Peppers, The Who and Tool. bands' manager, promotion and Their sound is considered a fusion marketing guy. With his help, of rock, funk, and Latin beats. the band has been able to keep themselves busy by playing local Their messages are varied gigs at places like Pounders and and numerous. Faceles wants the Isoplex in Escondido, The to make a difference in people's Edge in Vista, Brick by Brick lives through their music and to in San Diego, Dreamstreet in begin to market themselves to the Ocean Beach, Longshots and college-aged community, BET, Boomerangs in San Marcos as VH-1 and Univision, because as well as numerous house parties. their name implies, they don't They have also recently played put a face to their music or its with another local band, Losing meaning/It isn't directed at any wow Cundiff one group in particular and they want everyone to be able to relate to it in some way. "The music scene is in big trouble right now. Everything is too played out," said Baca. "Everyone sounds the same, and there is not enough originality" Crist added. They don't like to follow the crowd, and they hope this is just one of the messages received by those who go to see their shows. Although each of the members holds a day job, they agree that getting their music career up and running is their number one priority. This month has been especially busy for them. The band is also currently in production with Black Farm Records with a $6,000 contract, and they are working on a fivesong demo CD, which they hope to release within the next two months. The show that had been scheduled at Pounders last Thursday night was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict for Crist, but they opened for The Innocents at Longshots the following night. They will also be at Margarita Rocks in Oceanside on April 10th. If you would like additional information about upcoming shows, their current website is www.faceles@yahoo.net. Leave your information and they will be in touch with you. Mark ended the interview by saying, "You're in for a real f*****g treat and a timeless experience" With that said, make sure to look for the name Faceles and check them out when you get the chance. • �Crummy Professor? Save others some grief By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Arts Editor high-quality aspects associated with particular instructors. In theory, a tool such as this could prove invaluable to students who It's every college student's nightmare. desire a custom made schedule, tailored to You enroll in a course, you buy the books, their unique tastes. and you show up for class thefirstday, only to discover exactly how horrendous The sites original name, the professor really is. It may be the inten- myprofessorsucks.com was sity of the course load, the continuous chosen because it was easy to remember monotone rambling of unrelated issues, or and it had a bit of attitude to it. "Howmind-numbing lectures that make insur- ever, the name didn't always rub folks ance seminars sound exhilarating. right- whether it was students, professors or potential advertisers" says Kerber. Whatever the case, you know you're in Some media outlets also refused to print for a dreadful sixteen weeks of instruc- the whole name of the site. The Associtional Hell. We've all been there, and you ated Press was to going to print the site as myprofessor * * * * *.com. This can't help but think to youraction would simply negate self, "If there was just some ^The sites original any exposure because people way I could have known." mrne, Well, thanks to some innomyprofessorsucks would still not know the corxm o rect name of the site. Accordvative thinking and diligent ingly, the site's name was technical and design work by three determined graduate waschosea because it changed early in February to students, every college stu- was easy to remember P rofessorPerformance.com I in order to demonstrate a dent in the United States and 5 ft attitude to it** Canada can review and post more professional stance. professor evaluations. Since the change, the In 2001 Kasey Kerber, Ross Davis and site has been featured on CNN.com, the Chris Black founded a student organized Associated Press, YM Magazine, News website independent of any institution, Public Radio (NPR), CollegeClub.com, the which was designed to inform fellow stu- DailyJolt.com, and About.com. This expodents of not only the pitfalls but also the sure has been huge for the site because of its relatively insignificant budget for advertising. Even with all this publicity, Kerber insists that the main form of advertising is word-of-mouth. "We greatly rely on 'good word getting around' to help our site grow," said Kerber. WEBSITE REVIEW IP» IS t 'Campus^ Voice POLITICAL PREJUDICE To Mr. Brian Dobbins and his conservative counterparts: The founding trio has seen the site continuously grow since its inception. In its first year and a half the site has seen some 335,940 visitors and is now celebrating its 25,000th individual evaluation and its 10,000th different professor evaluated. The site's traffic rating has made them one of the largest college sites in the world. Upon browsing the site I found it to be informative as well as entertaining. First, at the top of every page is the Quote of the Moment, in which amusing quotes from Homer Simpson to George Carlin to Dan Quayle are shown. Then in the evaluation section is the A+ Club where the best-rated professors are showcased. Another section is titled Q&A with Ross, where questions are posed and Ross attempts to respond in a humorous manner, and is oftentimes successful. Kasey on College is yet another section of the site that attempts to offer advice to issues of college life in general. OOF Courtesy Illustration where visitors are given a question to ponder and then can vote for the response they find the most fitting, and the statistical data is up to the moment. But by f ar my favorite part of the site is the Hilarious Posts segment. This is a section where peoples' funniest quotes on prof evals are selected for viewers to read. Some of them are absolutely ingenious, and I recommend at least visiting that particular part of the site. Out of simple curiosity I decided to check and see if any of my professors had been evaluated and was disappointed to find out that although one of my instructors was evaluated, there was only one other evaluation of a professor f rom CSUSM. My hope is that with this article, this trend will change, so log on and offer an evaluation for a professor that you feel strongly about, whether it is positive or negative. For questions regarding the site contact Kasey Kerber at kasey@professorperfor mance.com. There is also a weekly survey segment tives do either. It isn't okay to let bias have free reign, if it is in fact bias, and not opinion. If you want to make an honest effort to stop BIAS and PREJUDICE on campus, then say so. My liberal left hand will take your conservative right hand and we'll march straight to the administration together. stated, "Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism. Let me illustrate. Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate. Those who have had the fortune of being bora on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot. It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others " I'm afraid I too am part of the oppressive and outspoken liberal "bias" here at the university. But my question to you is what makes up a bias? When does an Brandi Piseno honest, heartfelt opinion cross the Junior, LTWR EDUCATION CUTS line into a bias? Are you or other students here at the university Dear Editors: treated unfairly? Do you feel that I 'm a very upset college student at there is a prejudice AGAINST CSUSM. When I first began my conservatism? PATRIOTISM education at CSUSM (in Spring Dear Editors: Lisa Howe 2002) I thought that tuition was Are your grades affected? Are Junior, Sociology incredibly expensive. I know that you made uncomfortable in I have been reading the letters tuition here at CSUSM is really your classroom? I don't think in The Pride for weeks now and inexpensive compared to other that you are affected by not doing one of two things: quietly colleges out there. But we're all having a medium to express your shaking my head in disbelief or SLACK JAWED poor college students. I'm outviews (thanks to the Pride). In becoming frustrated with people raged at the budget situation that a response to ALL the letters who are completely missing the Dear Editors: is going on. First of all if budget that assert that there is a bias on point. cuts have to be made, make them campus: What are you asking Liberal Bias? I wouldn't consider anywhere else other than educafor?! Would you like to see more I don't feel the need to emote our school as having a liberal bias tion. But in order to help the conservative guest speakers? for a long time simply because at all. Actually I would call it a budget cuts by making students Want Washington's Birthday for I am aware of the fact that the "Pinko Commie Socialist" bias to pay even more for their educaa holiday? If, as Mr. Dobbins likelihood of my words changing be more exact. I have been at Cal tion isn't the answer. Education suggested, it isn't okay for bias some die-hard's opinion on State San Marcos or should I call shouldn't be so unaffordable. I'm to remain here, then what do we anything is about nil. What I it the "Peoples Republic of Cal not in favor of raising tuition or do about it? This sounds so much would like t o say is this: State San Marcos", for four years any fees at all. I'm not happy like whining, rather than a call to and in those four years I have about the tuition, fees, or parking action. A true patriot is one who been spoon-fed liberal "Crap" being raised at all. Please print - especially during national crisis and not one iota of conservative the addresses of those government My point here is not to attack - will not yield an inch in his thought. officials that we students can write to in order to express our outrage. conservatism, but instead to point or her defense of civil liberties, I would really appreciate it. I usu- out that maybe prejudice goes fairness, the right to express You only hear a one sided view ally just go to college and do my both ways. Perhaps when you are dissent, and absolute equality for and everyone just sits there and swallows the garbage without work; I'm not the type of person finished with Goldberg's book all Americans. you can pick up Eric Alterman's questioning it. And when Mr. to get upset at every little issue. merely mentioned But this is an issue that I just can't "What Liberal Media? The Truth I believe that it is essential to Scarlett About Bias and the News." If "complain about the American a liberal bias the "Mindless keep quiet about. I'm so outraged that I just have to do something. you're going to make an honest way of life," as Mr. Dobbins put Herd" of brainwashed commie Thank you so much for every- effort to control bias, staying it. I know that it is our right and pinkos have a cow. One of the thing that you guys keep us up informed of both sides of the believe that it is our duty as an brainwashed drones even said American to state how we feel, "that if the school is liberal thank to date on. I truly appreciate it. argument is imperative. however popular or unpopular our god because we have been spoon Not all liberals feel the same opinions. fed conservative propaganda Sincerely, way about the media, the war, since birth through the media." Heather N. Lonn or even the university. Just as, Lastly, the great Emma Goldman Junior, Psychology I am sure, not all conservaMy response is, ''What f conservative media?" That is the biggest load of garbage I have heard. We have had to put up with liberal pinkos like Brokaw, Jennings, Donahue, Chung, Walters, Striesand, O'Donnell, and I can go on with many more including every single Union Slag teacher everyone has ever had. All I can say to the students of The Peoples Republic of Cal State San Marcos including all of the members of PAN, is that none of you have received a balanced education and I know that none of you can name a single mainstream conservative author or advocate. You need to turn off MTV and Oprah shut your slack jawed mouths, stop smoking so much pot, and read a book by someone other than Karl Marx. Anna Hall Junior, Communication Have an opinion? Share it with us. 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By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer B y MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer A s America fights a war witto Iraq, some people are looking1 at the l awf M p&ce and questioning the security of personal liberties, while otters are willing to lose some rights in exchange? for safety. Looking at the history of America, civil liberties are often a victim of war. To better understand the threat that war poses to civil liberties, it is important to review civil liberties in the past wartimes of America. In 1798, only, 10 years after the ratification of the Constitution, America entered the Quasi War with France and passed the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. Among other laws, the acts made it illegal to protest a^ains| the a<&riînistîïtion's policy, a direct violation of the f irst Amendment. The Act was not very jpovtërfiil because!! only resulted in 25 arrests, of i #Iich only 10 wetSè convicted- * . In the 1860s, President Abraham •Lincoln, in order to "keep the union together," passed emergency Jaws that violated the Fifth Amendment and Habeas Corpus, outlined in Section 9 of the Constitution. Military commanders were allowed to suspend due process and were held prisoners for years without a trial or at times, without suspicion pf a crime. The Espiona|e Act of 1917, which was passed during World War I, allowed for the prosecution of 2,000 people, convicting 1,000 of them. When ratified in 1918, it forbade opposition to the war by banning "disloyal utterances Such utterances included "unpatriotic" conversation. For instance, criticizing the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and the Red Cross was also considered unlawful. Other comments that were banned were those questioning the U.S. aad British- relationship, discouraging women from knitting socks for the troops, and citing ¡¡¡at contrary t o the teaching of Jesus. S p TRADING LIBERTIES, page 4 Modern Day Sheroes Prevail The leadership and strength of the women's studies program at Cal State San Marcos prevailed through the lighting problems m University Hall on March 26 as many gathered to celebrate Woman s Herstory Month with a performance titled: "Pop Cultured: Modern Day Sheroes - Monster VOL.X N 0.25 Legislation Offers To Take Bite Out of Tuition Costs By JEANNE SAPP Pride Staff Writer ^SAoR^OLBRESE Pride Staff Writer MffifffMW Higher Education Awareness + Outreach = Prevention "The Yellow Ribbon Program is a suicide prevention program that is worldwide, that serves all 50 states and 47 other countries," said Hilz. "I became interested in the program when my good friend committed suicide when I was 15 and they were handing these cards out at his funeral." The small white cards have a yellow ribbon printed on one side with a caption that says, "This ribbon is a lifeline." A person in distress can hand the card to someone, a parent, a friend, a pastor, or a doctor to reach out and ask for help. See RIBBON, page 2 Dance Performance S EE PAGE 8 •È Yellow Ribbon Program According to the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, suicide is the leading cause of death among college students. Going to college can be an especially difficult time of adjustment for students, many of whom are leaving home f or the first time. Other stresses include leaving family and friends, high expectations of academic- success, increased amount of homework, and, for some, working while going to school. These stresses can cause depression to appear for the first time, or aggravate existing depression. Maids: Grr1 W o n d e r W o m a n a n dL i b e r t y and ' P e r f o r m i »g arts department Schaffman, "creatively used word, - Upholding Truth, Justice, and said, "Actually, it works well with image, and gesture to comment on the Feminist Way!" Instead of monster Grrrls 'rough and ready' pop culture with brazen desire and fussing about the malfunctioning approach to life. Sometimes you bold voices" spotlight these "Modern-day have to do whatever it takes!" Sheroes" simply improvised with . Each o f the three women a set of strong arms and a DeWalt Despite the lighting issues, performed in a separate way, flashlight. Schaffman along with graduate expressing their individual feelings student Erin Shems and female about what it means to be women Regarding the lighting issues rapper Staci Goldstein, aka "Miss in society today. Goldstein, throughout the performance, Dr. Liberty," sang the praise of women S e e SHEROES Karen Schaffman of the visual everywhere as they, according to ' Pa8e 2 "Higher education has become more important than ever to ensure America's economic prosperity, national security, and health. Yet swelling enrollments among low-income and working class families, massive state budget cuts, and rising tuition continue to strain our ability to ensure access to a college education for all Americans," said Representative George Miller, the Senior Democrat on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Miller, a Democrat from California, introduced two higher education bills to the House Committee in Washington on Mar. 18, 2003, known as the College Affordability and Lifetime Savings Act and the College Opportunity for a Better America Act. According to the official remarks made by Miller at the presentation to the House of Representatives, the College Affordability and Lifetime Savings Act proposes to help ease the burden of student loan debt for millions of Americans. The act will possibly change the current student loan tax deduction benefit to a tax credit - which will deliver a larger rebate on the interest paid on student loans to borrowers. The savings for the typical borrower who is earning $20,000 a year will more than triple to $347 in theirfirstyear of repayment. The Department of Education has reported that 7 million students are expected to take out federal student loans to cover the costs of their education this year alone. Student loans seem to be the only way for many See LEGISLATION, page 2 �S heroes Prevail CAUFO8N4A sr&rf tfrsivzstsfrr BANMA&COS Tlte Pr/cfeM E ditorial S taff L ead E ditors Alyssa Finkelstein Sc Martha Sarabia D esign 8c P hoto E ditor Desmond Barca N ews B ditor Gail Tarantino F eature E ditor Jennifer Acee A rts E ditor Chris Martin O pinion Sc A ssistant D esign E ditor Jason Padilla S panish B ditor Martha Sarabia S ports B ditor Jessica Krone G raduate I ntern JLeiana Naholowaa B usiness M anager Elizabeth Kingsbury A dvisor Madeleine Marshall S taff W riters Jared Thompson, Jeff Brown lee, Jeanne R. 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Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures* The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride Cai State San Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E -mail: p ride@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/pride from page 1 fueled by the very recent death of her great aunt, whom she deems "the strongest woman I know," struck out at an oppressive society using harsh but effective words like " I'm not a feminist, I'm just pissed" as her mother and grandmother looked on through watery eyes. from page 1 Luan Rivera, representing the Yellow Ribbon Program, said, "I want to acknowledge Lindsay because she's worked really hard to bring the program here." She also added, "I wish [suicide] didn't exist. But it does and it's a growing problem." Rivera said that the actual statistics for suicide are much higher than reported because police won't label a death a suicide unless there's clear evidence, such as a suicide note, that the death was intentional. But other statistics about suicide are clear and alarming. Eleven young people, between the ages of 15 and 24, die by suicide every day in this country. Since 1990, there has been a 120 percent increase in suicides in students between the ages of 10 and 14 years old. "Suicide is an equal opportunity killer," said Rivera. It is not particular to one race or socio-economic group. But, Rivera said, "Suicide is not about death and not about dying - it's about ending the pain." Some signs that someone may be considering suicide are: Depression or withdrawal Changes in sleeping or eating habits Giving away possessions Acute perfectionism Listening to music about death Hostile or reckless behavior fall, which will train Peer Education and If someone is exhibiting Support (PEAS) counselors these behaviors, Rivera says, and Resident Assistants a friend can help by listening, (RAs) in the new dorms. offering empathy, and giving CSUSM will be thefirstcola friend the hope that alterna- lege in the area to introduce tives to suicide are available. and implement the program. But, Rivera cautioned the Luan Rivera is writing grants audience, "I want to stress in order to help f und it. to you [that] we don't want anyone in this room to be The Light for Life and the a counselor. We just want Yellow Ribbon Suicide Preyou to help them get help." vention Program are holding "Don't leave a suicidal a fundraiser on April 11. A person alone," she said, and concert will be held at Epicen"don't be sworn to secrecy." tre in Mira Mesa at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Lindsay Hilz is planning For more information, go to to start a Yellow Ribbon www.yellowribbonsd.org. Program on campus this Legislation from page 1 college students and their families to be able to afford a higher education with the recent tuition increases and the failure of grants to keep up with these costs. for highly skilled workers in the public service sector by providing up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness for graduates who enter teaching, child care, nursing, child welfare, and other Many students do not high priority public service have the ability to pay for careers. The act would their college education provide the financial means without financial assistance necessary to encourage from loans, grants, or trusts and sustain a highly skilled funds, and high interest loans public service workforce. create a higher rate of debt Many for graduating T he N ational graduating college college students C enter f or students. E ducation s tatistics do not favor public service r eported that t he careers because Miller e stimated n eed they don't described f or t eachers i n pay enough to the College cover living Opportunity t he U nited S tates expenses in for a Better w ill b e m ore than California, and America Act 2 m illion n ew now because by saying, "We t eachers o ver t he of state budget can no longer n ext 1 0 y ears. cuts there afford to ignore are fewer job the growing available. shortage of a skilled public opportunities service workforce. We must "Over the past eight years the invest in our recent graduates typical student loan debt has [and] enable more of them nearly doubled to $16,928, to pursue public service with 64 percent of students borrowing to finance their careers." > college costs. In addition, nearly two-fifths of all The College Opportunity for a Better America Act student borrowers graduate proposes filling the need with unmanageable debt levels, and as a result, many may seek higher-salaried positions rather than public service careers," according to Miller. The National Center for Education statistics reported that the estimated need for teachers in the United States will be more than 2 million new teachers over the next 10 years. In a recent report, the American Hospital Association found that there is a national shortage of 126,000 nurses; just as the number of nursing school graduates decreased by 29 percent between 1995 and 2001. In addition, the number of unfilled child welfare specialists is rising; while the nation's childcare programs are suffer high staff turnover, driven by poor compensation. With the combination of higher tuition, state budget cuts, and secondary education being the minimum education needed for higher income careers, the two bills that have been presented stand to offer a break for students who need a little extra help to complete their goals of a college education or a career in public service. Shems performed a piece entitled "Role Reputations. Resistance. Being Wonder Woman in Today's Society" as she approached issues of a woman's identity in U.S. society by matching images of herself, as daughter, child, and friend, with related terms such as submissive, witch, and skank. She also used music as another way to express her dissatisfaction about the way women are represented or treated in our society, by describing the likes of Wendy 0 . Williams, Blondie and Gwen Stefani with terms like "twat," "slut" and "goody goody." The evening's last performance, "Monster Grrrl," was performed by a brilliantly blue haired Schaffman as she flailed energetically about the classroom, flopping on tabletops like a fish out of water, and flashing the "Women Rights" manual to her audience. This and many other unique and interesting events were held on campus this month. "It is a wonderful opportunity to honor all those women before us and today (including those fictitious characters!) who have worked and continue to pave the way for equal rights," said Schaffman. A panel made up of the three performers gave closure to the evening, as the audience was encouraged to ask questions and engage with the current discussion of Women's History Month and Women's rights. The topics addressed included the role models of the three women, which included mothers, grandmothers, female artists, and earlier "girl power" movements in history as well as the reasons each woman gave for being active in such an ambitious cause. When rapper Goldstein was asked about her f uture goals as an artist she responded, "Being Miss Liberty is all about creating change and I plan on doing it one rap at a time." "It was actually pretty shocking at first," described audience member Ashley Moses, "but I think that was the point. I had never considered some of the issues presented by these women. It really opened my eyes." �•••»•ili . iÄPBMPBW ÜäHmmSm 5 C ontrolled Substance for Compassionate Use :: : J wart II - Information 8 and Activism By JEANNE SAPP Pride Staff Writer about marijuana use, but she does not note their response in their medical record. About the issue of recommending medical marijuana, the doctor said, ' Tin undecided," although she felt that the risks of smoking marijuana outweighed any benefits her patients might gain. drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and electronic devises that emit radiation. While the FDA approves products for use, based on the reports of clinical trials submitted by manufacturers, it is not a research and development organization. Every complex issue presents a variety of viewpoints, and the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is no different. While anecdotal evidence is growing that there may be legitimate medical use for the drug, the federal The FDA also has legal government has determined that Compared to jurisdiction marijuana is illegal under any available anti- »« interstate While the government over circumstance. anxiety drugs, commerce, continues to maintain the doctor said, but it does not that growing and The Physician: When blackness "I thought [that enforce laws that using marijuana for is a virtue ... And the road was marijuana] was are enacted by any reason is illegal, full ofmud. less toxic than individual states. it is allowing limited taking anti-anxiety The FDA does not and closely regulated Just after the voters ofCalifornia medications and license doctors research in order to passed Prop. 215, the Drug [that the patient] or pharmacies, determine whether Enforcement Administration hadn't responded nor does it police there is, in fact, any (DEA) sent letters to California to any other restaurants or medicinal use for physicians, which stated that medication." She health spas. m arijuana/' marijuana was an illegal drug by directs some patients federal law and that they may not to the magazine The Reader,; In the case of new drugs prescribe it. where classified ads list sources or pharmaceuticals, the FDA for marijuana. At the same time, approves them for marketing. she tries to dissuade patients from Their goal is to protect patients A family practice physician in North County, who asked to trying marijuana and encourages from the risks associated with remain anonymous, said that them instead to try an alternate unapproved or insufficiently two patients have approached medication. tested drugs. Marijuana, along her regarding medical marijuana. with cocaine and heroin, has Her response to the patients was The Federal Government: / been labeled a "schedule one that the federal government had came in from the wilderness... A drug," which means it is one of determined that it was illegal and creature void of form the most restricted. The FDA has that she does not prescribe it. determined that marijuana has a The focus of the Food and high potential for abuse and no When taking a medical history, Drug Administration (FDA) is medicinal value. this doctor will ask her patients the safety and regulation of food, The DEA has taken the same stance and has prosecuted "cannabis clubs," a co-operative of growers in California who grow marijuana specifically for distribution to patients who are seeking the plant for medicinal use. However, the DEA website contains a news release from November of 2001, which announced that the DEA would allow researchers to register with the agency in order to develop "studies with smoked marijuana in human subjects." medical marijuana continues to be debated. On one side, there is the government, at the federal, state, and local levels. Local law enforcement and some citizens are worried about an increase in crime if marijuana use becomes legal, widespread, and acceptable. On the other side, there are patients seeking relief from debilitating, and sometimes lifethreatening pain. In the middle are the physicians, who are caught between wanting to treat their patients and not wanting to risk losing their licenses by While the government continues prescribing or procuring an to maintain that growing and illegal drug. using marijuana for any reason is illegal, it is allowing limited While patients can try to lobby and closely regulated research in drug companies to produce order to determine whether there medication that is as effective as is, in fact, any medicinal use for marijuana without the risks, that marijuana. takes time and money. Often, time and money are what these What's Next: Come In, she said\ patients don't have. ... I'll give you shelter from the storm.* *"Shelter From the Storm" Bob Dylan copyright 1974 The controversial issue of Jewish-Arab Relations Expert Discusses Conflicts and Solutions Haviva Institute's Jewish-Arab Center for Peace in Israel and received the UNESCO prize for peace education in 2001. Ozacky-Lazar broke the lecture down into three categories. These categories were the history of Palestine and Israel, the current conditions, and the future state of Israel. By JAMAL SCARLETT Pride Staff Writer To better understand the turmoil that is ever-present in Palestine, one must understand the history, the present and the possible future of the nation. The CSUSM history department sponsored an event with professor and peace expert Sarah Ozacky-Lazar, who discussed the relations between Jewish and Arab nations. OzackyLazar is co-director of the Givat Ozacky-Lazar explained the history of the Palestine and how Israel became a state. She explained that from 1920-1947, the San Remo Conference granted Britain a mandate over all of Palestine. Britain was in favor of tLy establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. However, surrounding Arab countries were in opposition to Britain. After much protest and strife, Britain decided that it could not bring peace to Palreceived the Ten estine and turned C ommandments, Many in Israel the matter over to Jerusalem where believe that a binathe United Nations. our people lived tional state with of In 1948, the state for so long, and the all its citizens, rather of Israel was estabb ailing Wall... It than a Jewish state, is lished; the decision was breath taking," the only solution for resulted in war with she added. Israel's f uture/* Arab countries and a war with Jordan* now known The main focus, however, was as the six-day war. Israel won the on the current issues that haunt war with the help of the United the state of Israel. She expressed States. the bitter feelings of Palestinians and Israelis toward one Ozacky-Lazar recalled Israel's another, and the daily bombings feeling of independence. "We that plague the land. Students were completely isolated from the in the audience asked questions Arab world. There were borders concerning the hatred of Israel around the state and the only way among the Palestinians and their out was by the Mediterranean Sea neighbors. "Many of our neighand parts of Lebanon. It was like bors feel that we have intruded living in a ghetto," she said. How- into the Arab world," said Lazar. ever, she also expressed the joy She added, "Many rejected the of coming back to the cities that idea of an Israeli state in an Arab were talked about in the Bible. world and still don't like it." "Going to Mt Sinai were Moses She acknowledged that the problems of the state are reaching its limits and action must be taken. Many in Israel believe that a binational state with of all its citizens, rather than a Jewish state, is the only solution for Israel's future. "We talk about everything out loud, including the idea of a binational state, even though many Israeli Jews don't want to hear about it," said Ozacky-Lazar. "We have to deal with alternatives because we all know it's bad the way it is now." �r •• n gM • ni n mm n PgJ I L I U C r L l C America places civil liberties on the bottom of its list of priorities. The act, passed in the wake o f September 11, coincided with the president's declaration of the War on Terrorism, which the U.S. is still fighting. World War II stole the freedoms of citizens based on their heritage. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration passed laws that forced Japanese Americans to live in internment camps during the course of the war. The government also instated The act also suspends due curfews for Italian Americans, process for aliens in America. It gives the president the power Then, following WWII, to seize property of any single Congress created the House person(s) that he identifies as a of Un-American Activities threat to the nation's security. (HUAC) which focused m Along with the creation of a eliminating spies in America, National Electronic Crime Task paying particular mind to Force, the government has the communists in America. This power to intercept wire, oral sparked the beginning of and electronic communication. McCarthyism, which spread The government is able to have throughout the country, placing companies disclose customer fear into the hearts and minds records or communications. o fmanycitizens. lt caused the loss of careers and blacklisting The PATRIOT Act differs of many high profile persons. fromearlier acts of wartime by giving particular instructions Far from the McCarthy regarding Arab Americans, era and the wars of the 18th The act states that the "civil and 19th centuries, it may liberties of all Americans, be difficult to see how these including Arab Americans, aforementioned laws that Muslim Americans, and limited civil liberties relate Americans from South Asia, to the present. Yet the passing must be protected and that of the Provide Appropriate every effort must be taken to Tools Required to Intercept preserve their safety." This is and Obstruct Terrorism a direct opposite approach to (PATRIOT) Act in 2001 has the laws instated during WWII proven that when threatened, against Japanese Americans S from iiuiii 1 x The opinions of Americans concerning civil liberties, especially with the technological advances, vary. James Gilmore, chair of the National Advisory Commission on Terrorism and a former governor of Virginia, has commented that the laws being put into place are not the answer to the threat of security. Gilmore said, "You'd give up everything by way of individuality, privacy, anonymity ... and even then you would not have total security." -Former director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, James Woosley, has taken a different perspective. Woosley has commented that the U.S. is not as intrusive as it could be. He believes that Americans "are going to have to make some other hard choices, as time goes on, about reconciling civil liberties and security, and realizing that, while we wish they didn't conflict in a war, they do." Students at CSUSM also have opinions regarding their rights as American citizens. 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He said that he lengthen the time before which does not "believe that there a suspect could appear before a w i U b e t DO m u c h t 0 w o r r y judge, as well as granting more about with these acts in place, power to the FBI and allowing and you have to look at the the government to keep records state this country is in right about legal and undocumented now and decide if the price aliens as classified documents, o f N O t having these safety Of this act, Voehl said, "From checks there is worth it." He what I know about the Patriot commented about the safety Act II, suspected terrorists checks that are in place in the are subject to a 'guilty until airports and other government proven innocent' type of law. interventions as "minor This seems drastic, but so are inconveniences are necessary, the times. I hope, if I were Americans are so spoiled in investigated as a possible t h a t wa Y> t h a t t he Y haverit terrorist, I would be given a h a d t 0 d e a l w i t h an Y m a i o r chance to explain and I would inconveniences, and they don't understand the intentions of even realize how easy they the government to keep the have it in this country." citizens of the United States safe." Natalie Voehl, a biology major graduating in the It is up to the citizens of summer, says that she is America to determine if they willing to sacrifice some are willing to allow their civil civil liberties in order to liberties to be threatened. ensure some safety. However, The history of this country she clarifies that "there are illustrates the ability the certainly some rights that I government to sacrifice rights would never give up - my right in unstable times. The future to vote regardless of race, sex, will determine if America or age. Regardless of the state continues to sacrifice these of our country, I believe we "unalienable rights." should always have the right to choose those people in power [IDG News Service and who are making decisions that ABCNews.com contributed directly affect our lives." to this article. To review the PATRIOT Act, visit In the midst of the current www.firstgov.gov] Innovative graduate studies in MFCC and Latina/o Family Studies if you're interested in a unique teaming community that fosters a transformative educational experience; if you're interested in working with children and families and other mental health professionals; if you're interested in learning from experienced faculty in intimate classroom settings, the Graduate Programs in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (MFCC) are for you. 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KRONE Sports Editor The Cal State San Marcos women's golf team found itself in 8th place at the 11-team Santa Clara Colby Invitational at the Rancho Canada Golf Course in Carmel Valley that took place on March 24 and 25. The Cougars finished the two-day tournament, which was held on the 5,937 yard, par 72 West Course at Santa Clara time at this tournament; with golf, University. the way you play can change any time. For the first day I played The Cougars were 16 shots very well, and for the second day back from eventual champions I played very badly. With golf, Eastern Washington University how you play is very unexpected, after the first round. They wound everything can change at any up 37 shots behind on the final moment, you can play your best day of play with a two-day total of one day and the next day go out and shoot the worst score 665 (329-336). ever," sophomore lady golfer "I personally had a pretty hard Stephanie Segura commented. Segura added, "My thoughts The best of the Cougars' team for the next tournaments and for was senior Jennifer Tunzi, who nationals are that we [as a team] shot strong rounds of 84 and 78, have to work hard in performing totaling 162 to finish in a tie for well and coming together as a 18th place. Four strokes behind team. We need each other in her was Junior Erin Thys who order to go to Nationals. Our team earned a 167 (82-85) to tie for 31st. is getting stronger as time goes Segura was another four shots by and hopefully, by the time back with a total of 171 (79-92), nationals come around, we will be coincidentally good for 41st place. the strongest we have ever been." Sophomore Stephanie Goss posted two consistent rounds of Next up for the lady Cougars 88 for a total of 172 to tie for 45th will take place at the Cypress while senior Robin Shaft turned Ridge Golf Club on April 14in scores of 84 and 89 tofinishat 15, hosted by Cal Poly San Luis 173 for a tie for 52nd place. Obispo. Men's Golf Faces Top Competition By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor Rathburn rounded out the Cougar scoring other to get better; it's nice to have the with a final score of (84-80-74) 238, while guys there, pushing you all the time. We all get along real well, our team's got great placing 27th. chemistry right now." Four out of the five golfersfinishedin Keller concluded, "We all push each the top 20 for the Cougars, with Keller leading the way with a ninth place total of 228. shots behind the overall champions, the Badgers of the University of Wisconsin, on the par 72 course. The Cougar men's golfteamfinishedthird at the Diablo Grande Golf Tournament, posting a 54- hole total of (315-305-302) 922 in Patterson, CA on March 17 and 18. The Cougars were the only National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) team in the competition, while "The course was real tough, so it was a the other eight teams were from Division difficult task to get around there. The real I schools. narrow fairways and really thick rought was a challenge, so if you didn't hit the "It's kind of f un because we're like fairway, it was real tough to get up around a nobody, compared to a Princeton or the green," Keller described. University of Hartford and still [we] can beat some of those teams. It's a great Brett Dolch posted rounds of 75,77 and opportunity," explained CSUSM golfer, 78 to place 13th with a total of230. Junior junior Rob Keller, an economics major. Cory Scoggin finished with a two-day 1 1 2 weeks of Karate or | Karate or Kray Maga | 1 total of (85-73-76) 234 to place 18th overall. || Krav Maga Training ¡Uniform with Membership! The CSUSM men's golf team was only Expires 04/30/03 H^ires 04/30/03 Sophomore Ryan Axlundfinished19th, four strokes out of second place and 32 with totals of (82-78-75) 235. Junior Joe I 8 J 00 Square Foot Facility • 4 Training Rooms i Cougars Clubbed the Competition By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor golfer Cory Scoggin, a CSUSM junior. The Cougars, led by top The Cougars remaining individual scorer Rob Keller, lineup came through with two shot a three-under par 69 as teammates who tied for sixth the men's golf team captured place. Junior Joe Rathburn first place at the Coyote Classic posted rounds of 76, 72 and 73 Invitational at the PGA of while sophomore Ryan Axlund Southern California in Oak fired a 75, 74 and 72 for both to Valley. Keller posted a three finish the 54-hole tournament round total of 210 with rounds with a total of score 221. of 71, 70 and 69, including 14 Scoggin rebounded from 53rd place in the first round to finish birdies. in a tie for 18th place. Scoggin produced rounds of 83, 74 and 70 to total a very respectable Cal State San Marcos 227. Junior Brett Dolch shot competed against 10 other three-day rounds of 75, 79 and teams, with a total score of 79, which placed him in a tie for 871. This was an impressive 31st place. seven over par for the entire squad on the 6,804-yard, par72 Champions Course. The Cougars were recently ranked "Rob, Brett, Joe and myself third among all National have been together since our Association of Intercollegiate freshman year when we were Athletics (NAIA) teams struggling to compete against according to Golfstat.com, an top NAIA teams. Now that we official source for college golf are at the level of top Division II scores and statistics. teams, it shows a lot about how much we have improved and learned, and about the talents of our coach. The four of us have "Most coaches out there don't been together for four years seem to have a specific strategy now and Ryan Axlund, hasfitin for their players once on the golf very well with the four of us, " course. [Coach] Fred Hanover Scoggin expressed. makes sure that each of us knows how to play each hole, to best benefit the team and that we The Cougars will be in action stick with our plan throughout the tournament. I think that on the Cypress Ridge Golf is one of the deciding factors Course on April 14-15, 2003, when it comes down to winning hosted by Cal Poly San Luis tournaments," commented Obispo. I I ? I I 1 m J LL , XK S Jr KiblL i Tae Kwon Do • Wado Ryu * Karate JiuJitsu • Krav Maga • Dance Gymnastics • Homework Helpers After School Pick U p Program | wwwiimakamfcexom I B B International Institute of Martial Arts 456 E. Mission Rd. • San Marcos • 7 6 0 . 5 9 1 . 0 4 5 6 THE UMVIRSNYQF AWIONA, 51 years in Mexico 6-week sessions July 7 - August 14 or July 14 - August 21,2003 Intensive Spanish • (1st thru 6th semesters)* Earn: 6-8 units of credit 3-week sessions July 7 - July 25, July 14 - August 1, or July 28 - August 15,2003 Intensive Spanish • (Istthru 4th semesters) • Earn: 4 units of credit 5-week session July 14 - August 13,2003 Upper-division Spanish, Literatures Cinema as well as Mexico-related courses in Anthropology, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, and Bilingual Education For information or application, contact: Guadalajara Summer School • The University of Arizona P.O. Box 40966 • Tucson, Arizona 85717 • Phone: (520) 621-5137 E-Mail: gss @ u .arizona.edu Home Page: www.coh.arizona.edu/gss \ / �L os latinos ciudadanos d e c orazón e n la g uerra Por MARTHA SARABIA Editora principal para dar la vida por este país. Estos soldados han dado la vida por un país que muchas veces se les ha negado como propio por no haber nacido aquí o por ser hijo de Los "mojados", los que vienen a quitarnos los trabajos, inmigrantes. los "welfereros", los que no hablan inglés, los high-school dropouts. Estas son algunas de las maneras que muchas Dos de estos latinos han recibido la ciudadanía personas en este país usan para referirse a los latinos y estadounidense póstuma a su muerte ya que ambos estalatinas, o como ellos dicen a los hispanos. Tristemente el ban en proceso de obtenerla. Sin embargo, lo que muchas conflicto entre Irak y Estados Unidos ha demostrado todo personas no terminan de entender es que para estos sollo contrario a estas creencias o mitos pero sobre todo ha dados la ciudadanía ya se había alcanzado en el corazón, puesto en descubierto la realidad de muchos de los latinos aunque tal vez no para aquellos que necesitan verificar la que vivimos en este país, que es ante todo también nuestro validez de algo en un pedazo de papel. país. De acuerdo con el San Diego Union-Tribune, los latinos Soldados en el ejército estadounidense como Aarón J. están sobrerepresentados en las líneas de combate en la Contreras, Rubén Estrella Soto, George A. Fernández, guerra actual. De cualquier modo, esto no es muy dado a José A. Garibay, Jorge A. González, José Gutiérrez, Fran- conocer ya que solamente se reporta si hay un gran índice cisco A. Martínez Flores, Johnny Villareal Mata, Diego de deserción escolar o un alto nivel de delincuencia pero Fernando Rincón, Robert M. Rodríguez, Erik H. Silva, y no si hay un exceso de latinos en las líneas de combate en Jesús A. Suárez del Solar son algunos de los muchos sol- la guerra. También cabe mencionar que entre los prisionedados que hasta el día de hoy han fallecido representando ros de guerra se encuentra una soldado panameña. Pese a a este país. La única diferencia entre ellos y otros solda- esto, muchas personas en esta nación siguen pensando que dos es que muchos de ellos ni siquiera son ciudadanos los latinos solo vienen a este país a tomar algo, a llevarse americanos. Un simple certificado de papel verificando algo, pero como ya se ha demostrado esto no es cierto. su ciudadanía estadounidense no fue requerido por ellos Se ha demostrado que es todo lo contrario. Los latinos a ga ns también dan su vida como cualquier ciudadano americano por representar a los Estados Unidos. Es tanto el amor y dedicación que muchos inmigrantes le tienen a este país que sin importar si son ciudadanos legalmente o no, están dispuestos a darlo todo por recibir tan poco a cambio. Digo tan poco a cambio porque las fuerzas armadas ni siquiera pueden ayudar a algunos de los familiares de estos héroes latinos á pagar por su funeral. El dinero dedicado a pagar por los funerales de los caídos es tan solo una parte de los gastos del funeral, es un poco más de la mitad de lo que se necesita. Dicha medida ha forzado a algunos familiares de los soldados fallecidos a verse en una situación difícil por la falta de dinero para pagar por un funeral. ¿Acaso el valor de sus vidas es tan poco que ni siquiera se ha destinado un fondo monetario para enterrarlos decentemente? ¿Acaso se necesita dar algo más que la propia vida para que el gobierno y sus instituciones del ejército puedan reconocer la gran labor de estos muchachos que han muerto luchando por representar a su país? En lo personal, no puedo encontrar una respuesta para justificar esto que está pasando. Mientras tanto la lucha sigue y la lista de latinos y de soldados en general fallecidos en combate sigue y seguirá aumentando. Entre más destrucción se haga en Irak, más reparaciones tendrán que hacerse. Así que Estados Unidos tendrá mucho trabajo que hacer los meses siguientes después delfinde la guerra y por supuesto muchos millones de dólares que gastar para reparar lo que sus bombas y armas hayan destruido en el lejano país. Ya que después del daño hecho entraran a reparar lo destruido. Irónicamente, mientras se gastarán miles de dólares haciendo reparaciones a los daños hechos por este mismo, Estados Unidos no tendrá suficiente dinero para enterrar a los que murieron luchando en la tierra de las reparaciones. Ni siquiera de esta manera tan insignificante se les puede agradecer a aquellos soldados caídos que fueron ordenados a luchar por algo que quizás muchos de ellos nunca entendieron. Mientras tanto, los familiares de los soldados muertos seguirán no sólo buscando una explicación a la muerte de sus seres queridos pero preguntándose si tan enorme sacrificio valió la pena. Que en paz descansen todos los soldados que han muerto en la guerra. Su valentía, amor, y sacrificio siempre serán admirados y recordados. ¡Gracias de todo corazón! ¡Gracias a los soldados ciudadanos de corazón! Alcohol Policy By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer a tremendously funny IooK a l f e absurdities and contradictions of growing up male in America a solo p e r f o r m a n c e n i e c e written by anil featuring Chris Ki I m a r t i n directed by Gregg Stall FREE P erformance on Tuesday, April 22nd @ 7 V M L ocation: ARTS For more Information call: 750-^927 Brought to you by Associated Students, INC., Counseling & Psychological Services Student Health Services, Student Residential Life, and University Police. Seeing The Pride student newspaper first hand suffer the effects of the lack of advertising and funding, many questions entered my head, but one overshadowed the others. Is it the university's alcohol policy not to let The Pride student newspaper advertise happy hours at restaurants and bars, drink specials on college nights at dance clubs, and alcohol in general? If this is so, why is it that Rick Moore, Director of the Office of Communications which puts out "In the Loop" every week, allows student organizations to advertise their social events at restaurant bars? According to Rick Moore, he does not want students at Cal State San Marcos to be perceived in this light (As barflies),so why does put out these social gatherings which encourage students to stay after 8 P.M. for karaoke. Are these student organizations getting special permission from the president's office to do this? What about Cougar night at Zip & Zack's? I am not against having social gatherings at restaurant bars, on the contraiy, I am all for it. But I am against university administration giving The Pride rules on what kind of advertisements they should have when they are not following it themselves. See POLICY, page 7 �A s t h e W orld B urns: ers aren't already drawing up the plans for The Jessica Lynch Story, a made for TV. movie starring someone like Jennifer Garner or Jessica Alba. TVs Dramatic Portrayal of the War in Iraq ing storm Of coalition By CHRIS MARTIN Pride Arts Editor parts soap opera. The question then logically arises; where do you draw the lines between news From the onset of the War for coverage, and unprecedented teleIraq, television media has firmly vision drama/phenomena? established itself as the primary supplier of information for the In this era of "reality" domiregular American. With over 500 nated TV programming, it has "embedded" journalists travel- been said that the coverage of this ing with coalition troops either war is the ultimate reality show. on the ground or aboard ships In this respect, no TV media it was expected that we would is sacred. Although it has been see coverage unlike that of any debated whether or not the media other war. In this first couple of is bringing the American viewer weeks you couldn't watch any- an accurate and unbiased depicthing without seeing constant tion of our concentrated efforts news updates, press conferences in Iraq, it would be difficult to or speeches regarding the cam- debate the press' effectiveness in paign. As expected, the major terms of the war's entertainment news networks and local channels value, at least here in the States. have continued to bring us constant coverage. Similarly, stations There is no doubt that techlike MTV, E! Entertainment and nology has, in large part, been Comedy Central have gotten into responsible for the success of the the mix. Even ESPN has begun country's newest hit show. Night bringing us feature pieces like vision lenses provide onlookers former high school athletes, fallen with an incandescent view of the war torn country even during in the name of liberty. the night time hours, which has It seems to have been turned proven to be a very lively time of into a hybrid species unique unto day for military exploits. Satellite itself: one part journalist, one imagery and aircraft mounted part patriot propaganda, and two cameras illustrate the devastat- bombs that continually rain on Baghdad, Iraq's capital and largest city. Audiences have been bombarded with images of destruction congruent with the American view of military superiority over those we hunt, thus providing viewers a sense of continuity and leaving them with a sentiment of pride for their homeland. Not taking into account issues of morality or public opinion, the combination of first-rate technology and the "real" element of this war appear to have captured America's attention. The cast of the most extravagant show in television history also proves to be rather impressive, as they have given life to an otherwise run-of-the-mill example of a military shellacking. The hero, our not so articulate Commander in Chief, has utilized his speech writers to their utmost potential by offering a stream of mouth watering one-liners worthy of Emmy nominations (if there were such a category), to the thousands of journalists worldwide who hang on his every word. In contrast, the villain, Saddam Hussein, has slithered away into the dark underbelly of his outwardly malevolent regime, again awaiting his chance to resurface and claim more blameless souls. The ever-steely Donald Rumsfeld plays the Secretary of Defense, and is giving the performance of his career, while Ollie North, most commonly known for his role as the victimized pawn in the Iran Contra Hearings, has returned to the stage in a supporting but nonetheless stirring role as the stoic Colonel in thefield.Even the media itself has taken part in the global melodrama by providing mediators like the antagonistic Bill O'Reilly, hunky Shepard Smith, and the always-steamy Greta Van Susteren. Now with the dramatic rescue of American POW Jessica Lynch the media has yet anotherflagto wave and another axe to grind with Hussein and his sinister cohorts. And don't think for a second that Hollywood produc- Mob Rule is Not Freedom oF Speech By J. R.SAPP Pride Staff Writer I watch with frustration as the "war protesters" block traffic, assault innocent citizens and reporters, impede business owners from making their living, and in general, shame America with their hateful and subversive behavior. tral Los Angeles. Those rioters weren't fighting racial inequality. They were vandalizing stores, stealing televisions, and stomping innocent truck drivers nearly to death. They aren't protesters. They are opportunists and thugs, hiding behind are enabling terrorism by diverting law righteous causes. enforcement from their duties to protect citizens. They are using the system to subvert the system. Their communist and socialist ideologies are offended by our representative democracy, and they will use any violence available to disrupt it. They are welcome to leave America and to go live under the repressive regimes that they are fighting to bring here. They are welcome to go to Russia or China, where communism is firmly entrenched. Surely there are hundreds of Russian and Chinese citizens who would be delighted to trade places with American expatriates. I know that there are many peaceful protesters who exercise their First Amendment rights to free speech and peaceful assembly. There are many others, however, who may not have even read the Constitution, which guarantees those rights, and who It's likely that the same kind of people don't take responsibility for their actions. They are hiding behind the very Consti- who are "protesting" the war were also in tutional principles that they are seeking to Seattle a few years ago, violently disrupting the World Trade Organization conferdestroy. ence. This generation of protesters is cut These activists are not protesting the from the same cloth as those who rioted in war; they are protesting America. They the Rodney King race riots in South Cen- Alcohol Policy f r o m p age 6 The Pride relies on a limited budget given to them by the university in order to operate. Many stories have been held back from staff writers because of the lack of funding. Why can't the same rules apply for The Pride newspaper and "In the Loop" when it comes to advertising? Going this route would give some power to The Pride over what is published and what is not. There are many bars and restaurants in San Marcos and The Pride student newspaper, along with the bars themselves, could definitely benefit from having their business; especially next fall when Cai State San Marcos transforms itselffroma commuter school into a 24-hour campus. I believe with the changing environment going on at Cai State San Marcos there should also be a change in the university's primitive alcohol policies. E ditor's N ote: The Pride is currently undergoing negotiations with the office of Student Affairs and Student Health Services in order to revise our current advertising policy. They have been very helpful and hopefully we will see a change in the Pride's restrictions sometime in the near future. Stay tuned for further updates. So the war has action, intrigue and an extraordinary plot, complete with effects that would give George Lucas wet dreams. Add this to the fact that it is brought to life by a gifted cast, and by Hollywood standards, you've got a winner. In almost every respect it's the perfect show. That's right, I said almost. There are two key criticisms that any true fan of high drama could unearth with without much difficulty. First of all the name of the war itself is somewhat lackluster. George Bush Sr.'s war was called Operation Desert Storm. Now that was a powerful name for a military campaign. Operation Iraqi Freedom is uninspired and just doesn't do it for me. How about Operation Finish What We Started Twelve Years Ago? That I could get behind. And the second criticism is that it's just not sexy enough. Every show on television that is "all the rage" is centered around sex. Let's face it. Sex sells, and without it how is the war supposed to compete with shows like Blind Date, The Fifth Wheel and VIP1 Yes, we all have a right to our opinions, and we have a right to speak those opinions freely. We don't have a right to abuse and vandalize and assault. The Constitution sanctions free speech; it does not sanction criminal behavior. Free speech must be protected. Criminal behavior must be prosecuted. Submit t othePLS... The Pride Literary Supplement • • • • research/expository writing short stories/fiction photography poetry Hurry the • an requirements: Deadline is April 18th S ubmit y our e ssay, p oem, p hotograph, e tc. t o The Pride. I nclude t he w ork's t itle, y our m ailing a ddress, e - m a i l , p hone n u m b e r , m a j o r a n d y e a r o r g raduate y ear o f s tudy. E ntries s hould b e e - m a i l e d i n t h e f o r m o f a n a t t a c h m e n t ( M S W o r d f or t e x t a n d a t t a c h i ndividual j p e g f iles f o r I m a g e s ) t o p ride@csusm.edu. P lease d o n ot c opy a n d p aste y our w o r k i nto t h e m essage a r e a o f y our e - m a i l . For f urther I nformation o r q uestions, p lease f eel f ree t o c ontact T he P ride, b y e -mail a t p ride@csusm.edu, b y p hone a t ( 760) 7 50-6099, o r i n p erson a t C ommons 2 01. �The " Maids" o ften did t heir w ork w ith t he m indset t hat t here was purpose t o life o niy w hen y ou c reated one f or i t. " Iffcaid W o r k ! " 1 C :::: D ancers Pay Tribute to Maids !§¡1¡I I § ¡li i ilir §|gg§§§§ H | || § ¡1¡¡¡¡I I¡¡¡Iiiifiigiii ü i iiiii ' mandate of every maid's daily life. They were portrayed as lazy, lustful, stupid and dishonest, which left them inferior to all in social standing. With this position in the social hierarchy of the time, it seemed as though there was no imaginable way out. By JAMAL SCARLETT Pride Staff Writer To look into the life of a maid in the eighteenth century is to see the way that society perceived gender, class, and the symbolic nature of domestic service. As part of women's history month, CSU San Marcos students came Yet it was through their together to pay tribute to the life imagination that they found of these domestic servants in a liberation. The "Maids" often dance entitled "Maids." did their work with the mindset that there was purpose to life The history of domestic service only when you created one for is a story of invisible women, it. To daydream was a form of mute and forgotten. Polishing resistance and a way to survive. silverware, scrubbing surfaces To daydream was an art, rendering and shining shoes were the visibility to what is overlooked ¡I i nil Jill|§§§< JÜ , « *§§ | i ç ¡| and unseen, to reinvent the world. Schaffman further noted that many of the movements were Cheryl Parry, creator of the exaggerated to express a yearning maids project, gives us a glimpse for transcendence. into the lives of these eighteenth century heroines. Parry states Nimitz Bagtas, who played that, "the transcendent experience the role of the master in the play of making meaning to life, reveals "Maids", brought a different a unique resilience that these perspective to the table. Bagtas women had, an experience which stated that the maids' roles has gone unexamined." similarly portrayed that of the African slave because of their Karen Schaffman, shackles of subservience and choreographer of the artistic hope of salvation. "I said work!" rendering of Maids was Bagtas would shout as the very enthusiastic about the maids did their chores. As the performance. Schaffman states Headmaster, he made sure that all that the dance was a "testimony was under control. of work, both seen and unseen." At the completion of the dance, a standing ovation was given as the CSU San Marcos dancers bowed with achievement in their hearts, knowing that their message was clearly received. A" is coming ^^ ML^W April 15 -17,2003 • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Founders Plaza V I • ••• I I," > IP Grad Announcements Alumni Assn. Membership Caps & Gowns Class Rings Diploma Frames • 1 •Hi ¡§¡1! ¡ ¡¡§ 1 f§ § llll^MI gl ÊÊ m n ÊS m È MÊÊÈÈSÊm WSKß in U NIVERSITY STORE www.csusmbookstore.com �A response to Anna Hall I believe you have a misunderstanding of the concept of conservatism. By all traditional definitions, conservatism means cautious, moderate, or disposed to preexisting establishments, institutions and norms. Simply put, being a conservative means not wanting to "rock the boat" for the sake of stability. Understanding this, all media, except for independent media (both left and right), is conservative. ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN, etc. all broadcast to vast segments of the American public — to people with extremely diverse backgrounds and opinions. Because of sponsorship, advertisements, and for the sake of ratings* these companies very shrewdly avoid pressing any extreme opinion (right or left), as they do not want to alienate viewers. In this sense, the media is neither left nor right, but strategically moderate because they do not want to "rock the boat." This is the argument of a conservative media: the industry chooses not to side with any particular cause; therefore, by definition the media is very conservative. Labeling the media as conservative is not necessarily a pejorative term though. It is simply stating that the industry is limiting the scope of discussion and the facts or viewpoints presented (left or right). Media bias is a two-way street. My second point I wanted to raise is your fear of liberalism of which I will try to assuage. As opposed to conservatism (favoring the status quo), liberalism seeks to press the frontiers of social progress. I assure you, liberals are not "Pinko Commie Socialists," they are people just like you and me. However, rather than embracing the status quo, they challenge it in hopes of a more positive future. The history of the United States is rife with such examples. The. American Revolution: a small minority of the colonial population decided that they had had enough and it was time to part with England. Their defiance gave us our independence. In the early 1800s, a pestering group of liberals waged a 30+-year campaign to end the horrid practice of slavery. In the late 1800s, the working man demanded his rights against the evils of unrestrained business; they gave us labor unions, eighthour days, overtime, workman's compensation, etc. After nearly an entire century of agitation and civil disobedience, women procured suffrage with the 19th Amendment. In the 1960s we witnessed the Civil Rights movement for racial equality, feminism, and anti-Vietnam protests. Now it's a struggle for gay rights. Even larger is the movement against war with Iraq. None of these movements were AntiAmerican, even though every single one of them was labeled as such. Without & doubt, the men and women overseas risk their lives to defend our freedom, but we cannot forget, or simply ignore, where these freedoms came from in thè first place. We need each other. That is the beauty of democracy: we may not see eye to eye, but together we make it work. liberalism for communism, and conservatism for fascism. Your level of fanaticism against progress rivals that,of the Middle Eastern Fundamentalism and is quite disturbing. There is a large difference from being a conservative and being right wing, and frankly, fascism at home scares me more than terrorism from abroad. If you are so concerned about PAN, you should stop by a meeting; the door is always open. Until then, stop with the witty clichés and clever quips and pretend to be an educated student. It is quite sad when Communication majors cannot conduct a civil discussion. Stephen Schultz Senior, History In sum, you have mistaken M edical M arijuana R esponse Dear Editors, Dear FHitrwc Recently, I read your article on Medical Marijuana. I found it interesting that California passed a proposition for the growing of marijuana for patients that need it for medical purposes. I think this is wonderful because of all of the sick people that can really use something to make them feel better. However, this adds "to my concern as to whether or not these sick patients may be adding to the growing population of young Americans using marijuana T « today. I can't «elp but, wonder h« « whether or not the reason why children are using marijuana today is because they have such easy access to it. This access is either through a loved one or someone they know that is growing it or using it on a daily basis. I am not saying that since terminally ill patients are able to grow this product, then they are going to give it out to everyone that they know. However, I qannot help but wonder why it is so easy for young Americans to get this product. "* . ... .. are others around that can easily get a hold of it and use it for their own purposes, that's when things need to change. I care very much about those that are going through great amounts of pain and suffering, however I don't think that they should be able to grow this plant in their own house. I think that doctors should set up labs where patients can go and smoke as much marijuana as they think they need in the doctor's presence. This in turn would probably cut down on the amount of kids and teenagers getting a hold of Growing marijuana for medical marijuana make it easier on adults reasons is okay, but when there to help these children get away from this problem: the best treatment that they can get. It only seems logical that if marijuana is the answer, then that is what they would want. Giving them the right to grow marijuana in their own homes is putting a lot of trust not only to the patients, but to others as well. I think that these patients should be allowed to smoke this plant of their own free will, however I believe that it should be done in the presence of doctors. Even though patients are allowed to grow small amounts of marijuana in their homes, it seems logical that they would want to keep this product out of reach for someone they either know or love very deeply. The number of kids that are addicted to this drug is outrageous and by allowing patients to grow their own marijuana, we are pretty much allowing these children to become addicted. Jennifer Fry Freshman, Biology In conclusion, I would just like t a say that these patients deserve Another Response to Commie Slackjaws Dear Editors: we want it to or not. It's human nature. The true test of a student is to be able to sift the chaff from the grain - that would translate to separating out the good from the bad for those of you who still need your hand held - and learn something anyway. Tada! You have now become an adult. to the "liberal" bias of the undergraduate coursework here at CSUSM, except as it relates to what I myself teach. I don't know that I present a liberal bias. It's possible - even probable - that some of my students will answer in the positive. All I do know is that I try to teach my students to think critically and for themselves. If that means that I perpetuate a "liberal" bias, then so be it. decision. ESPN reporters in Kuwait that Second, we must ask ourselves they support playing the games as for whose benefit the games scheduled. So if the games were would be cancelled. The games to be cancelled, who would be certainly wouldn't be postponed helped? for the benefit of the government; it has much bigger issues to deal Finally, sports act as a necessary with than sports. The athletes diversion from the horrors of war. themselves are not in any real When half the channels on televidanger, assuming they stay in the sion are reporting on troop and United States and Canada, so the civilian casualties for a war that postponement of games would the public is divided over fighthave no apparent benefit to them. ing, we as citizens cannot help but No protest from the general public become a little depressed. Sports has occurred. The consideration take our mind off such issues, and given to postponing the games, allow us, if only for a couple minthen, must be on behalf of our utes, to relax. troops. However, there has been no noted opposition by the miliAll that said, we still must tary to playing the games. On remember to keep sports in perthe contrary, many soldiers told spective. By no means should I've been following the letters on the subject of liberal bias on the Pride's opinion page and pretty much shaken my head in wonder. I was unaware that today's college students were unable to listen to a professor, sift through what he or she says, and then form their own opinAs a graduate student who did ions. Everything any of us says is her undergrad work at a much going to have a bias to it, whether larger university, I cannot speak In this time of uncertainty for the United States, .it seems almost frivolous to be discussing sports. However* as a prominent American institution, ^sports are profoundly affected by major international events, such as the war with Iraq. Interesting questions have arisen, not about the content of the games, but about whether the games should even be played. The leaders of all the sports currently in-season, which include college basketball, professional basketball, hockey, and baseball, have given serious and well-publicized thought to this issue, but thus far have all decided to let the games be played as scheduled. First and foremost, if sporting events were to be cancelled, we would be letting the enemy further affect our way of life. Whether or not you personally are a sports fan, there is no doubt that sports play an intricate role in the lives of many Americans. By changing our traditions, whether it is through postponing sports or anything else, we essentially bring the war home. That's not to say we shouldn't show our support (or opposition) for the war, nor does it mean we should avoid tributes to the soldiers who fight for us; we simply need to draw the line between proper and unnecesIn my opinion, this is the right sary. Socialist' People's Republic of And to Ms. Hall and anyone else Cal State San Marcos," you are who objects to CSUSM's curalways free to transfer to another riculum, there are lots and lots school. But be careful. You might of other institutions of higher get stuck going someplace that education out there. One of the requires you to think - again. beauties of this country, which was pretty much founded on lib- Julie Pickett eral principles -silly colonists -, LTWR grad student was your right to go find another university. If you object so strenuously to this - what did Ms. Hall call it? - "'Pinko Commie sports supercede international events, nor should any sporting event be played in which the athletes are in datiger. Sports should never at any time - especially now - be the most prominent aspect of our lives. However, if we use sports as a means of temporarily relieving stress, and recognize that postponing the games will serve no other purpose than adding to that stress, we may be able to better cope with the unstable global situation of the present time. Kyle Trembley Freshman, Prebusiness �Things You Need to Know About NAFTA Dear Editors: I am a freshman at the university who is very concerned with how little students know about the insulting fiasco that is NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). Students should know about the oppression that NAFTA causes. The area that the agreement affects most is Latin America. Albeit trade is way up from seven years ago, there are many problems that result from this. In no way does the lowered prices of goods from increased competition make up for all the job losses that emerged from NAFTA, not to mention all the environmental damages and social dislocation. NAFTA supporters believe that the agreement assists Mexico's economy drasti- cally, but they do not know that the nation was already liberalizing its economy for the better before the United States unnecessarily stepped in. They did this by beginning to invest in foreign goods and dropping tariffs. It's hard to tell whether the Mexican economy would be any better or worse today if NAFTA had not been agreed upon. During the United States debate over whether or not to pass NAFTA, pro-NAFTA economists proposed that there would be thousands of new jobs per 1$ billion in trade surplus, obviously assuming that the United States' exports would explode with a huge increase. However, when the peso crisis launched Mexico into a recession, bringing the U.S. trade into deficit with it (the nation's exports surpassed that of its imports), U.S. job losses nearly reached the hundred thousand mark. It turns out that Clinton's and Bush's proposed numbers about x number of jobs being created by x number of billion dollars was based upon guesses rather than proof The massive amount of layoffs caused by NAFTA is indisputable. In the U.S., nearly 150,000 laborers were eligible for NAFTA's Transitional Adjustment Assistance Program in 1997, yet only five percent of them actually received any assistance or benefits from the program. Generally speaking, laid off U.S. workers earn a much lower average commission after they find a new job. While the loss of jobs in the U.S. is easy to recognize, Mexico's workers have also been losing jobs significantly under NAFTA. This is because it became much more difficult for laborers to unionize after NAFTA was passed. Companies usually threaten to close down part of their business after attempts at unionizing occur in their facilities, andfifteenperated agricultural competicent of businesses did in tion with the U.S. has crefact close down at least part ated a disturbing amount of of their company after their poverty and suffering for employees unionized. The the Mexican farmers. It is fifteen percent close rate is also possible that NAFTA three times that it was in was partly responsible for 1980. the collapse of the peso in 1994. It is believed by The Mexican workers who many that the artificially are most negatively affected high peso reduced inflation by NAFTA are the farmers. in Mexico and thus helped Many of them have been NAFTA get passed by conforced to leave their land gress. because of the influx of cheap U.S. corn, which is Yet after NAFTA was allowed by the agreement. passed, the organization The Mexican's newly cre- needed a weak peso to get Mexican exports to attract foreign investors. Living standards after the peso's collapse became horrible for many Mexican workers. Average hourly wages for Mexican laborers dropped significantly also. The subject is important yet misunderstood by many people. John Clayton Freshman, A Response From a "Pinko Commie Socialist" As a member of PAN, I could not resist the urge of responding to a letter, which is full of insults and slurs (pinko commie socialist, pothead, brainwashed, uneducated, shut your slack jawed mouths), written by someone who actually does not deserve to be taken into account. However, for the sake of clarifying a few things for those who read the opinion titled "Slack Jawed" written by Anna Hall, I decided to write this letter. First of all, I cannot understand why you are so angry with PAN? Why is it so hard for you to accept the fact there are people out there do think different than you do? What happened to democracy, free speech and freedom to have different opinions? Did you come and try to talk to one of us? I have a solution though. I challenge you to a political debate. We can talk about any ideology, any thinker, or any writer. It would be a pleasure for me to hear your criticisms of Karl Marx and his works since you sound like you know what you are talking about in regards to Marx and Marxist theories. I would be delighted to hear your disagreements of the Communist Manifesto or The Capital. If you wish, we can discuss conservatives and conservative ideologies: Adam Smith, Francis Fukuyama, William Saffire, Paul Wolfowitz? You pick. How about Islamic fundamentalism and Sayyid Qutb? Would you prefer to talk about Jerry Falwell and Christian Reconstruction theories? We can go way back and discuss Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustin. How about we discuss the emergence of contemporary political ideologies since the enlightenment from Weber to Kant, Sartre to Rousseau, Hobbes to Locke, Mussolini to Lenin? If your argument is that PAN members are illiterate about politics and political ideologies and brainwashed by only reading Karl Marx, I challenge you to come and have a political debate with me, serious offer. A person who is capable of insulting, should also be capable of putting out an argument to back those insults. Maybe after that you will learn your lesson about not judging and insulting people you don't even know. Forget about Marx, I bet you don't even know the difference between Communism and Socialism. Since elementary school we're pushed to succeed, to go to college, and succeed there. And we're told that we need a degree to succeed. I've been attending CSUSM since the fall of 2002. Since then, tuition has gone up and parking fees have more than doubled. And they continue to increase. Society looks at the lower class and blames their financial problem is due to the lack of education. How are they supposed to attend a higher education system without the money? Sure now there are scholarships, but now the middle class is the ones who see higher education as a financial burden. They're too rich to qualify for most scholarships yet too poor to be able to pay for the cost themselves without starching a penny here and there. To get rich we must study, but to study we must be rich. In no way am I completely blaming CSUSM for the tuition increase, but for the parking fee increase and the ones yet to come, those words will be left unsaid. Sure I can write the governor or any other government official and wait months, if at that, for a response, but one voice is never as strong as hundreds or thousands. As for the parking increase, it was said that there was a window of opportunity to discuss the matter. I remember hearing about the meeting an hour before it was supposed to start. Great notice. Some of us have class that can't be missed, exams, or even work. The majority of students can't just drop everything in an hour. If something this important is up in the air for discussion a good amount of notice (say a week or more) should be given, as well as notification of the discussion throughout campus. Because of the outrageous parking fees, students are taking risk by packing in the shopping area, and soon in near by neighborhoods (that are nearly a mile away from campus). At least than we won't have to worry about students not getting enough exercise! Concerning the tuition, I'm not fighting for no fees, but at least a sensible one. For students there's three possible ways of dealing with tuition: pay it yourself, scholarships, or student loans. I can see how paying it yourself at a community college, but at a four-year it's stress. Do I have enough, what other bills will I not be able to pay, how many extra hours must I work? Scholarships, to me personally seem to be confusing. For the vast majority, just to qualify we have to be Have a nice day and do not miss Bill O'Reilly tonight. With most sincere regards Civan Erman Gokcimen Senior, Political Science One last point: I know this is Higher Education is Not Cheap Dear Editors: going to disappoint you but your letter did not offend me or upset me at all. I just had a big smile on my face when I read it. Obviously, 3 years of college is not enough for some people to get out of Junior High behavior poor, of a minority, have good grades, be involved in school some how, and have racked up community service hours. And loans! It's the easiest at the ftioment thing to do, but jafter that it seems that you're getting your pay back for years after. The rates of tuition should be the same always, increasing discourages future students from applying to a four-year school. Our society stresses students to achieve high education, yet makes it a great expense that can't be obtained, and on top of that continues to raise the cost. If the governor or a government official builds his campaign on what society values essential - education - he or she should increase the quality, not the price. Jennifer Bello Major, Undeclared Have an opinion? Share it with us. Email The Pride at pride@csusm.edu CLASSIFIEDS EGG DONORS NEEDED Ages 19-29, $4,000 Compensation Call Melissa @ Building Families 800-790-7633 H ELP WANTED: fitness industry (martial arts), sales, data entry, customer service, phone service. Must be creative, energetic and have computer skills. Fitness, sales, teaching or marketing background Contact Jeff or Michelle Brown at 760-591^ 0456. �S uggestions f or P ersistent Parking P roblems Dear Editors, takes me about 25-30 minutes depending on traffic The biggest concern I to get to the school. On have with the Cal State San these days it is easy to find Marcos University is the parking because students parking situation. This is a are just arriving to school, big problem for many stu- but when I leave and come dents attending the Univer- back for my afternoon sity. It takes a great deal of classes it takes me 20-30 time to get to school with minutes to find a parking traffic on the freeways and spot. then to drive around the parking lots for a half hour A way tofixthis problem at a time is very annoying. would be to make the dirt lot being used right now My own personal experi- as a temporary parking lot into a parking lot available ence has been on Monday all day long. The school and Wednesdays I have class at 8:30am and I leave needs to pave it and put up some lights for safety reaFallbrook at 7:30am; it sons. I would think money would be available since they raised our parking permits so much. Another solution might be to get a shuttle service going which would be easier for those students parking farther away or coming from another destination, and this would give us more parking areas. These are just some suggestions; I know it is a lot harder to do than to say. that they just leave school and don't go that day. There have been days when I am so tired of driving around looking for a parking spot, that I just want to leave but it seems every time that happens, I end up seeing someone leave so I find a parking spot. The administration needs to take this problem seriously. It is detrimental to the school and students if the students miss class. till 5:30pm and all the other parking lots. It would just be nice if we could add onto the lower parking lot because there is dirt out in front of it not being used; this area would give us a few more spots. I also think that the planners of the school should have thought about the parking situation before building a school. A school needs parking in order to have the students regularly attend their classes. WANTED PC I HA L I feel something must be I have also heard of Jeanelle Colburn done to improve the parkmany students getting so ORL ing situation. We have the Freshman, Business upset because it takes so lower parking lot available long to find a parking spot, U OOS War Protesting: Both Right and Wrong G 0 R R Dear Editors, troops need to know that have to say about the war, think twice before attack- port of the people. They we support them and that but I don't believe that they ing the United States and need to feel motivated and N I am writing to you con- we appreciate them risking have the right to attack its allies. I come from a appreciated in order for A cerning war protestors. I their lives for us. I am not those who disagree with military family and maybe them to perform at their P1 A believe that they have the for the war, but I believe them. I personally want all that is why I am so sup- best. I do not expect anyone right to protest, but only that we should trust the of our troops to come home portive of the troops. My to agree with me. These HS O to an extent. The war has President and his advisors. safely and I hope the war dad and most of my uncles are just my opinions. We s already started and the best They know what is going will end soon. I do support and grandfathers are or houldn't make our troops ET R were in the military. A lot feel like murderers, because thing they can do is support on more than anybody else. our troops and the President SS the troops. I know that this I believe that they aré doing because I believe he knows of them, including my dad, they are not. They are the R is America, the land of the what they believe is best for best. The President does are veterans. They served heroes of our time. Our S troops make the United our country. I do not under- not make the decisions by stand why protesters would himself. He has his advisors waste their time protesting and cabinet members help something that cannot be him decide on what is best stopped now. Protesting for the country. I believe out in the streets and block- that by removing Saddam, Seeing that kind of image ing traffic is not going to the Iraqi people will have a better life and the world may affect their ability to accomplish anything. would be safer. fight. I know if I were a soldier in Iraq, seeing those Everybody has differimages on TV would dis- ent views and different By showing the world that courage me tofightwith the opinions about the war.we take our safety seriously, greatest of my ability. Our I respect what protestors other terrorist groups will free, but how do you think the troops feel when they see protesters lying in the street pretending to be dead Iraqis? this country proudly. My boyfriend and a lot of my States a safer place for all friends are in the military of us. as well, and some of them are in Iraq right now. 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SEE PAGE 3 ilillllpOK if 1 Th&Pnde • p # l È TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2003 w wwxsu$m,edu/pride/ VOL.XNO.26 The War Debate Strong Emotions in a Sensitive Time By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer The College Republicans and Progressive Activist Network (PAN) hosted the War Debate Wednesday at the Mezzanine Plaza in a collaboration that is considered rare because of their differing ideologies. The debate was held to discuss the different aspects of the war, f rom both a conservative and a liberal perspective. The event was mediated by each of the College Republicans and PAN presidents, Sean Mattingly and Manal Yamout respectively. Each organization supplied one speaker to debate the war. Shawn Steel, a lawyer and former chairman of the California Republican Party represented the sentiments of the College Republicans. Sean Bell, veterans advocate and vice president of the San Diego Veterans for Peace, chapter 91, spoke on the behalf of PAN. Bell is also a former marine who served actively in 1990-1994, including time in Iraq. shouting and name-calling at both speakers. Steel commented that the protestors had a "complete separation from reality" and a "hatred of America." Several students yelled back "Who hates America?" In response to the question, "Why has this war inspired the biggest anti-war movement?" Steel responded that is was not anti-war but "pro-tyranny." A student yelled that the debate was a "travesty, [that] students should be speaking, [and that] there [was] too much control." Both Mattingly and Yamout repeatedly asked the audience to be respectful, but it was often out of their control. The speakers did not always disagree. Bell commented on anti-war speeches given by former Presidents James Madison and Dwight Eisenhower, to which Steel conceded that they were appropriate references. They also agreed that questioning the government was not anti-patriotic. Bell said that a "government left unquestioned is not a The audience, which democracy," and that it is the numbered well over 100 and duty of an American citizen to at times grew to 300, was question. Steel agreed, saying, invited to submit questions "I've questioned authority my to the mediators. Over half whole life; I'm a Republican." of the questions asked during He also commented that he the debate were from the cherished the rights given by audience. the First Amendment of the Constitution. There was an obvious division within the audience. Bell repeatedly urged Throughout the debate there the audience to question was often booing in the everything, including both midst of applause as well as See WAR DEBATE, page 2 By GABRIEL MARTIN Pride Staff Writer During the 1930's, Nazis burned the works of famous intellectuals in an attempt to keep their words and thoughts from corrupting the citizenry. It has been 70 years since this infamous book-burning, but book burnings still occur in this country on rare occasions, one of the most recent taking place in January of 2002 when the Christ Community Church in Alamogordo, New Mexico, burned Harry Potter books and some of Shakespeare's works, claiming that they were "satanic depictions." Book burning was more effective before the days of mass printing, and is currently used primarily as a shock tactic. In the age of mass media, suppression of the actual text has been much more common. Using legal means to suppress a book began with the Comstock Act of 1873. Local and state censorship boards had their own obscenity laws, regulating their own punishments and standards, which applied to books, devices, and films. » —•• | In 1957, the Supreme Court declared that if a work of art had significant social value, it was not obscene. The case was revisited in 1960, when the Court added that it was necessary to censor material "lacking in social value" or that was "no essential part of the exposition of ideas." This vague language has allowed censors to declare texts obscene and not defensible by the First Amendment. Schools and public libraries often ban books with questionable content that they consider obscene. In the interest of protecting minors, local school boards have authority in deciding whether or not a work is obscene in their district. In the decentralized educational system, small but vocal groups are able to influence boards and administrators. After the implication of the Pico standard in 1975, where a high school student took his school board to court for banning a book, school boards are allowed to ban works based on vulgar content, but not for subversive ideas. When presenting the case for banning a book, pressure groups have to be careful to attack the work's content, not its ideas. See BOOK BURNERS, page 2 S ARS L ands Close t o H ome By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer is causing an epidemic in many countries worldwide, but is said to have origiSevere Acute Respira- nated in Asia. Jt*y%ndrome (SARS) has landed here in California in The CDC website a man who just arrived back reports, "The principal from a trip to Hong Kong. way SARS appears to be The Santa Clara resident spread is through droplet has been diagnosed and transmission; namely, when has tested positive for the someone sick with SARS SARS virus. This virus coughs or sneezes droplets into the air and someone else breathes them in. It is possible that SARS can be transmitted more broadly through the air or from objects that have become contaminated." The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines SARS as, "A respiratory illness that has recently been reported in Asia, North America, and Europe." There are a total of 2,781 cases of SARS worldwide, with 170 possible cases reported currently in the United States and 37 suspected cases in California. Currently the virus has claimed 111 lives worldwide, but no deaths have been reported in the United States. In San Diego there has been one possible case of SA«B. The San Diego County Public Health Services (PHS) announced on April 7 that they were investigating a possible case of SARS in a woman who had been in China recently, and whose name remains anonymous in order to protect her privacy, is now isolated until her symptoms subside and the test results are confirmed. As of April 9, the PHS reported that the woman's condition has improved and that there are no signs of a fever at this point. See SARS, page 2 �W ar D ebate Editorial Staff Staff Writers L ead E ditors A lyssa Finkelstein Sc M artha Sarabia Jared Thompson, J eff J»vtwjvT 111«?«?, Em V Tri 0 JTp « I»ife û :« c all l irk jk "Design Sc R . 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He said Steel also referred repeatedly with Israel for violating the that there is no other way but to university professors Geneva Convention, Turkey through warto confront corrupt nationwide as not only being for their oppression of the leaders, and that the U.S. is in Marxists, but also being The speakers, obviously, Kurds, or other "tyrannical a "war that they we did not members of the "left-wing choose" resulting from recent media." Bell denied hating were divided on their opinions governments." "terrorism" and "technology." America and stated at the end of the war. Bell alluded In regard to their accursedly Steel also believes that most of his closing statement, "I'm many times to the ties that American corporations had negative attitude toward the Arab nations had questionable out here because I do love to the war, and that the war nation of Israel, Steel also governments, and that the America." is about control of resources accused the protestors of Muslims were "ignorant of and power, not liberating the "hating" Jews. Bell responded, their oppressive governments." Following the debate, many people. Bell claimed that oil "If I can have a drink with He believed that "Iran should students remained in the area played a large part in deciding anyone, then they're my be nervous" of their regime debating and arguing the falling to democracy. He also subject among themselves to go war, pointing out that friends." stated his belief that America and with the speakers. The "41 people in the [Bush] administration are connected Steel supported the warshould support revolutions for behavior of the audience to oil and Iraq has 11 percent of and praised the government freedom. proved that the subject is a the oil resources in the world." for the decisions made and difficult one, where people He also explained that in 1999, the accomplishments thus Steel repeatedly referred have opinions that they feel Iraq switched from trading far in Iraq. He used the to the protestors as being very strongly about. In his with the U.S. dollar to trading celebration of Iraqis as an"America haters" and notlosing statement, Steel paid c with the Euro and that this has example of American success being focused on peace but tribute to his right to free hurt the American economy. against a "Stalinist leader" "collaborating with tyranny speech saying, "I am grateful By returning the trade to the that is "innately evil." He and evil." After Bell mentioned to have [this] dialogue." dollar, the U.S. could maintain also used the example of that the U.S. was dropping speakers, and to research everything. Steel agreed and also suggested that the Wall Street Journal and Fox News were good places to begin. patients will require mechani- u s e d for any cal ventilation. patient According to the CDC, the illness usually begins with a People at risk for SARS are w i t h fever greater than 100.4°F. The those who have or have had s e r i o u s fever is sometimes associated close contact with people who communitywith chills or other symptoms, have confirmed cases of SARS acquired atypiincluding headaches, general or have traveled to Asia since cal pneumonia of feeling of discomfort, andFebruary 1, 2003, and are unknown cause. body aches. feeling any of the described symptoms. "Reported therapeutic regiSome people may feel mild mens have included antibiotics respiratory symptoms or prob- Medical treatment recom- to presumptively treat known lems. Following 2 to 7 days mendedforpatients bacterial agents of atypical of symptoms, SARS patients pneumonia. Therapy also has could possibly develop a dry The CDC recommends included antiviral agents such cough that may get to the point that people with symptoms or as oseltamivir or ribavirin. where insufficient oxygen confirmed cases of SARS be Steroids also have been adminis reaching the blood. In 10 treated by health care provid- istered orally or intravenously percent to 20 percent of cases, ers with the same treatment to patients in combination with ribavirin and other antimicrobials," stated the CDC. Symptoms and signs Book Burners Two of the most recent attempts to ban a book show the struggle against the Pico standard. In 2002, Parents Against Bad Books (PABBIS) in Fairfax, Virginia, attempted to ban the historical novel Gates ofFire. The book was attacked as having violence, profanity and sadism. It is set during the war between Greece and Troy and aimed at older teenagers. The Fairfax County school board voted to retain the book as an accurate depiction of ancient warfare. Early in 2003, the Harry Potter books were banned in school libraries in Cedarville, Arkansas. The review board claimed the books promoted magic and witches and taught that "parents/teachers/rules are stupid and something to be ignored." The case is currently in court, with the defense arguing that the board banned the book for promotion of different ideas. S tu dent s can get information on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) at the Student Health Service website, www.csusm.edu/shs. For more information, please visit the CDC Web site at w ww.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/ faq.htm#illness or the World Health Organization SARS Web site at www.who.int/csr/ sars/en/. from p a g e 1 partisan disapproval." When asked if a special interest group, such as a student organization or a major donor, had ever asked that a book be banned, Stengel said he was unaware of any such request. "We would take any such request seriously as an opportunity to discuss what we do and why," he added, "Which is not to say we would agree to remove the book." Another recent challenge to the Pico standard was the Children's Internet Protection Act. The law, which was proposed at the federal level, required all libraries receiving federal funding to install Internet filters, devices made by private companies which block access to certain sites. Proponents of the law claimed it would prevent children from viewing obscene material in schools and libraries. Opponents stressed that filtering software was notoriously unreliable, blocking adult's access to constitutionally protected material. They also argued that the act would force adults to read at a child's level. The law passed in Congress in December of 2000. Currently, the ALA and the American Civil Liberties Union are challenging the law. Among the most frequently banned books in public school libraries as of early 2003 are The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling, for their focus on magic and their anti-authoritarianism; the Alice series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor for sexual content; I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou for racism, sexual content and language; and the Captain Article Three of the ALA's Bill of Rights says that librarUnderpants series by David Pilkey for "encouraging children ies should work with other groups to challenge censorship. A to disobey authority." Banned Books Week is held every year in September, when libraries will display books that have been challenged and According to Mark Stengel, head of acquisitions at the Cal banned in the past. The ALA website, ala.org, has links to State San Marcos library, CSUSM's library would not ban several organizations committed to resisting book banning, a book under any circumstance, as it violates the American including the ACLU, the Bill of Rights Defense Committee and Library Association's (ALA) Library Bill of Rights. Under Arti- Families Against Internet Censorship. 4 cle Two of the bill, materials "should not be removed because of �Invade Cal State San Marcos By LEI ANA NAHOLOWA A Graduate Intern 'Literature Without Walls' is the standard way of describing Comparative Literature programs across the United States, but the conference held at Cal State San Marcos on the last weekend of Spring break was far from standard. The American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA) annual meeting on April 4-6 was the largest conference that Cal State San Marcos has ever hosted. Approximately 700 scholars from various academic disciplines across the world met at San Marcos to present and hear each other's papers surrounding the ACLA theme for 2003, "Crossing Over." CSUSM scholars included seven graduate students from three different departments and eleven faculty members from four different departments. The CSUSM's Literature and Writing Studies department is like Comparative Literature in its nature and has four tenure-track faculty who are trained and have Ph D.'s in "Comp. Lit." A weekend o f intense scholarship and socializing o n t he Cai State campus. Photos courtesy o f Gina Altavilla also needs attention. Comparative Literature is interdisciplinary study throughout a mixture of different academic disciplines, which includes literatures,film,histories, politics, psychology, and philosophy, where texts are studied in their original languages. Comparative Literature as an institutional discipline is about David Damrosch spoke on Saturday evening, April 5, at VSAR 240 in a lecture entitled "The Road of Excess: Comparative Literature at a Double Crossroad" about the ways in which translations of texts into English in the U.S. politicize and reveal attitudes towards people from other countries. Damrosch also noted that three-fifths of the conference papers this year had focused on the last 50 years of the 20th century and reminded the audience that older subject matter departments called "Literature" - be it Dante or Chaucer - i n the original language. In the Late 19th Century, universities changed and English-only departments began to pop up. According to CSUSM Professor Heather Richardson Hayton, the important benefits of ACLA at Cal State San Marcos is that it offers national recognition, See COMPARATISTS, page 4 Sponsored by: Cal State San Marcos Career and Assessment Center, Enterprise Rent~A~Car, GEICO Direct, North County Inland and Coastal Career Centers, and San Marcos Chamber of Commerce J OB & R E S O U R C E FM 2Q0&\ Tuesday, A p r & M W 12 h 4 : 0 0 f n i In the past, the conference took place on the likes of such campuses as Notre Dame and Yale, but in the late Fall 2000, a bid was placed for San Marcos and the association had agreed. This past ACLA meeting was the first time this event had ever taken place at a California State University. The keynote speakers for the event were Mark Poster from UC Irvine and David Damrosch, a Columbia professor and the ACLA's outgoing president. With his public lecture titled "The Information Empire," Poster spoke just before the ACLA banquet at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido on Friday, April 4, the first official day of the conference. 100 years old, according to Professor Hayton, and the ACLA was founded in 1960. In Europe, the studies of literature were known as "Philology" and only done in literature departments. According to one audience member at Damrosch's lecture, the European "comparatists" primarily focus on philology today, a difference she sees with the Americans. 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Part 2: The Administration By DAVE WERTH Pride Staff Writer The quest for knowledge as to the history and idea of a potential pub at CSUSM continues. A small percentage of a powerful and growing student voice has been expressed thus far, and now the issue becomes clearer as the administration of CSUSM answers the question: Where's The Booze? CSUSM Senior Director for Health, Counseling, and Disability Services Susan Mitchell was more than delighted to help answer this question. She noted that the San Marcos campus is by no means a dry campus. In fact, with proper approval, beer and wine may be served on campus. In addition, the new student housing will not have a prohibition on alcohol. There is, however, a long list of rules that accompany these allowances. Policy states that alcohol consumption is allowed in student housing, as long as the person is at least 21 years old. In addition, large quantities of alcohol may not be brought into the housing. These large quantities pertain mostly to kegs of beer. How the school plans make a judgment on large quantities of hard alcohol and wine is somewhat of a mystery. The school policy for alcohol consumption on campus differs dramatically from the student housing policy. Alcohol consumption by anyone on the CSUSM campus is prohibited, even if the person is 21 years of age. The exception to this rule is if alcohol is being served at a social, cultural, or educational related, that is a school sponsored function, and with approval from the president's office. Approval for consumption of alcohol at such an event must be requested at least four weeks in advance. There also must be approval for the use of facilities, along with approval from several different administrative offices. Even then, only beer and wine may be served, and it must be served by a properly licensed distributor or catering service. Although Mitchell provided excellent information on issues relating to alcohol within educational institutions, she also found herself stumped as to why there is no pub on the San Marcos campus. She offered the suggestion that a pub may have never been suggested by anyone, up to this point. A fter a lengthy interview with Mitchell, she summed up her feelings on the topic by saying, "It's not so much However, the main point that I am against a pub, but remains that CSUSM is not it would take some cona dry campus. (A complete vincing." version of the alcohol policy is available on the CSUSM Dean of Students website.) Jonathan Poullard shared many of the same views Mitchell, who is primar- as Mitchell. Poullard, who ily responsible for over- has been at CSUSM for seeing many of the issues approximately three years, associated with student also said he felt that alcohousing, including thè poli- hol prohibition was not cies on alcohol use, said, reasonable when dealing "We are here to try and with a student population. prepare students for life. "I believe in promoting a Prohibiting alcohol use healthy consumption of among the student body is alcohol," said Poullard. not reasonable. We want to help our students make The environment created healthy choices." by alcohol consumption, as well as safety and comWhen questioned, Mitch- munity perception of the ell, who made it very clear CSUSM campus, were a that she was not a supporter concern for Poullard. As of alcohol prohibition, was the dean of students, his more concerned with the main concern is the stuissues of student health, dent voice, and how many safety, and the environ- students have actually ment that a pub may bring voiced their desire for a to campus. As a 20-year pub on campus. Although veteran of student housing it is impossible to know affairs at SDSU, she shared if students want a pub the fact that almost every at CSUSM, Poullard did single incident at SDSU's offer his own insight. "If student housing was alco- 80 percent of the student hol-related. Whether it was body said that they wanted fighting, drunken driving, a pub, I would not reject it. or sexual assault, in some I would ask how would we way, shape or form, alcohol do it well? However, to this was involved. According point there haven't been to Mitchell, a pub has the enough grounds to enterpossibility to bring all of tain the idea, or constructhese aspects, which are tion of plans, for a campus not welcome by students or pub," said Poullard. faculty, to CSUSM. "The question that I would ask In part one of "Where's is what does a pub bring to The Booze?" CSUSM stuSan Marcos that isn't here dent Kurt Lager suggested now?" said Mitchell, "I am that a pub would provide concerned with what pro- San Marcos with substanmotes student success, and tial revenue for CSUSM. I would ask, how does a pub Poullard was quick to promote success?" See BOOZE, page § �Sleeping Avatar Produces "The Urantia Book By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer that they interfered with his sleep and attached no particular significance to them. Urantia is a spiritual movement based on a book of over 2000 Sadler gradually became conpages; a book that was dictated to vinced that his patient's sleeping the author while he was sleeping. exchanges represented legitimate contact with supernatural entiDr. William Sadler was a pro- ties. Sadler organized a discusfessor at the Chicago University sion group around his patient's Post-Graduate School of Medicine material during the 1930's. This and a lecturer at the McCormick discussion group eventually Theological Seminary. During developed into the Urantia Founthe 1920's he treated his brother dation, which was founded in in law, William Custer Kellogg of 1950. Urantia is the "revelators" Corn Flakes fame, who appeared name for the planet earth. to be suffering from a sleep disorder. Kellogg's wife had informed The Urantia Book is impressive him that he carried on elaborate in its shear volume of material conversations while asleep. - 2,097 pages worth. The book is Again, according to Kellogg's divided up into four parts. wife, he had identified his somnambulistic interlocutors as nonPart I describes the fundamenmaterial "revelators." The patient tal organization of the Universe, himself was only interested in his positing a vast bureaucracy of nightly discourses to the degree angels and spiritual administra- Booze from page 4 that we have not helped students to understand where the money is going, and how it is structured," said Poullard. "There is a concern point out that revenue from a pub for how a pub would be perceived. would be directly reinvested into You might not want to see a pub the pub. It would not be used in as a cash cow," he added. an effort to lower tuition, book prices, or parking fees. "Our failOnce again, it came to a crossure as an administration has been road. Poullard also couldn't offer (Urantia), and part IV purports to be a lost account of Jesus' activiControversy has plagued the ties on Earth. Urantia movement in recent The Author years. Renowned science writer of The Urantia The Urantia Book is full of and skeptic Martin Gardner wrote Book: A scientific details and enlightened a critical expose of Urantia in Revelation, philosophical discussion. Follow- 1995. Gardner's meticulously Dr. William Sadler. ers of Urantia point to The Ura- researched book suggests that Courtesy ntia Book's prediction of future Sadler contributed much of the scientific discoveries as validation material for The Urantia Book of the book's validity and super- himself and also that Sadler natural origin. may have plagiarized some of the books material. Much of the James Woodward of the Ura- allegedly plagiarized material is ntia Foundation emphasizes that supposed to have been derived in Urantia, "There is no church from Adventist writings, with or ordained hierarchy associated which Sadler was very familiar. with Urantia Foundation or the Legal battles over the ownership tors as well as several categories book and its teachings." Wood- of The Urantia Book also cast a of Universes and sub-Universes ward stressed that the Urantia pallor over the movement in the all governed by a benevolent perFoundation exists solely in order 1990's. sonal deity. to promote the study of The Urantia Book. Furthermore, WoodIn spite of recent problems, UraPart II describes the workings ward was at pains to emphasize ntia continues to attract a small of our own local Universe, which Urantia's non-exclusive Univerwas created by "The Creator Son salistic character and said, "Many number of followers and their of the Paradise Order of Michael". people who read and believe in elaborate sacred text is worthy The book reveals that it is this The Urantia Book, no matter of examination if only from the Michael who returned to Earth which religion or denomination stand point of comparative religious study. Those interested (Urantia) as Jesus of Nazareth. they come from, find that it takes in studying The Urantia Book nothing away from the essence of can contact James Woodward at Part III describes the origin their existing spiritual beliefs." jwoodward@urantia.org. and development of planet Earth a factual reason as to why there is no pub at CSUSM. He did, however, express confidence when saying that he believed that the idea of a pub has never been formally suggested. Instead he believed that it has been a topic that has been surfacing in conversations around the campus from time to time, but never taken beyond that. Community perceptions of CSUSM, campus safety, drunken driving, and the learning environment that may be affected by a pub, have all been suggested as reasons why Cal State San Marcos has no pub. However, the best answer that could be provided was that the idea of a pub has never been formally suggested. Whether or not a pub is something that students would like to see at CSUSM is debatable. What is clear, is that formally suggesting the idea is the first step, and may be the only way to fully answer the question: "Where's The Booze?" The other Conquest/La otra conquista Después de cuatro anos llega finalmente película mexicana a Estados Unidos Por DIANA K. CABUTO Redactora de The Pride mexicana nunca antes realizada. Ésta fue un fenómeno cultural que atrajo más de un millón de personas durante sus primeros meses de presentación, y ahora vuelve a cautivar a espectadores en festivales culturales de cine y televisión en los Estados Unidos. vertirse en cristiano, y se miró forzado a abandonar su lenguaje nativo Náhuatl y cambiarlo por después de la conquista española. Topiltzin, despúes de sobrevivir el español. la masacre, es descubierto por La otra conquista es el drama los españoles en un clandestino de un hombre en lucha por adapritual Azteca y es capturado. Este es llevado con Cortés para tarse a un cruel y nuevo mundo, ser ejecutado. Topiltzin sobrevive lo que da un giro a su vida, y gracias a la hija de Moctezuma lo deja tratando de encontrar la Tecuichpo, protagonizada por tolerancia y el entendimiento. Elpidia Carrillo, quien había sido El filme revela lo complejo y convertida en sirviente de Cortés, ambiguo de los orígenes de una y de la cual Cortés se enamora. nueva cultura. La otra conquista Tecuichpo, conocida por los no solamente habla de aztecas y españoles como Doña Isabel, de españoles, sino también es un logra salvar a Topiltzin diciendo reflejo de como otras culturas en que Topiltzin es su medio her- la historia del mundo han sido sujetas a dominios, colonizaciomano. nes, y al abandonamiento de sus La sobrevivencia de Topiltzin raíces. Un viaje al pasado a los años de la colonización de México por los españoles. El regreso al año de 1519, donde el conquistador español Hernán Cortés y su pequeña armada española entraban a la capital del Imperio Azteca en Filmada totalmente en la ciudad la Cd. de México con la idea de de México, con escenas tomadas difundir sus ideas y catolicismo. en lugares arqueológicos y monLos españoles destruyen el Impe- asterios coloniales y usando rio Azteca matando familias, vestuarios auténticos, La otra destruyendo casas y templos, conquista muestra la masacre tratando de borrar la religión y de los Aztecas en el gran templo el lenguaje Azteca, logrando así de México. La otra conquista lo que hoy recordamos como la cuenta la historia de la conquista Conquista. Un sobreviviente, española sobre México, pero más Topiltzin protagonizada por importante aún, muestra el alto le costaría un castigo cruel—30 Damián Delgado, responde a precio que la cultura Azteca tuvo golpes en la espalda con un dicha conquista, después de que pagar con la renuncia de su látigo, 30 con cadenas, y una sufrir la muerte de sus famili- civilización, siendo forzados a antorcha quemándole los pies ares, acepta toda condición, olvidar a sus dioses, sus tradicio- mientras la imagen de la Virgen castigo y tortura con la finalidad nes y su lenguaje Náhuatl. María se encontraba enfrente. de encontrar un mismo mundo Pero eso no sería todo, el seguir entre dos culturas aparentemente La historia empieza con la con vida le costó su nombre, diferentes, buscando la justicia y capital de Tenochtitlán en 1520, cambiándoselo a Tomás, contratando de lograr "La otra conquista". Earn $1,000 - $2,000for your Student Group Estrenada hace más de cuatro años en México, en abril de 1999, La otra conquista, escrita por el debutante escritor, editor director mexicano Salvador Carrasco y producida por Alvaro Domingo, se convirtió en la más grande dramática película in just 3 hours! El arte de La otra conquista no solamente se ve reflejado en la gran actuación de cada uno de sus actores y dramáticas escenas que realizan como lo fue una sorprendente escena donde Tecuichpo realiza el sacrificio de una virgen azteca, si no también en el buen uso del Náhuatl, el sorprendente manejo de cámara y luz < paisajes tan maravillosos que nos hacen sentir como si estuviéramos ahí mismo. Cada escena se ve tan natural, y cada expresión de sufrimiento o alegría departe de los actores se siente tan cerca y real, que la película logra llevar a cada uno de sus espectadores a un pequeño pero ala misma vez a un gran viaje al pasado. 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The soldiers with freedoms like the had the training, both mental and physical, in boot freedom of speech. camp and beyond to prepare them for the challenges of Stephen Puetz war, but not all people in Junior, Business the military wanted to be in the military to protect their country. Thus not every one wanted to go to Iraq and MILITARY fight. C ONCERN D ON'T ABUSE YOUR F REEDOMS I was pleased at the overwhelming turnout of students at the April 9th war debate sponsored by the College Republicans and PAN. The event was very well organized and for the most part ran smoothly. Unfortunately, there were some people who chose to disrupt the assembly by inappropriately shouting out rude, personal, and unfair comments, as well as obscene gestures to Mr. Steel. As Americans, we have the right to speak freely, but this does not mean that we have the right to use abusive speech or encroach and trample on other people's rights. While I must commend the majority of the liberals attending the event for not participating in such immature tactics, I also find it interesting that the only individuals who chose to act in such a manner were the very same people who advocated for "peace." But then it was just last week that Sen. Kerry, a Democrat advocator of peace, said that the U.S. also needs a "regime change," which by definition involves forcibly removing a dictator from power. While the "corporate media" is quick to show protesters in the streets of New York or San Francisco, the truth is that 78 percent of Americans support the war with Iraq, and 69 percent of Americans approve of the way Bush is conducting the war (4/03/03, Opinion Dynamics Poll). Since these abusive words of treason came from a Democratic presidential candidate, it really is no surprise that liberals on campus would follow the example of this country's left wing leadership, and encroach on Mr. Steel's rights. Your words and actions spoke louder than the "peaceful" protest signs of your movement, and you truly showed the true character of the bleeding heart liberal. Today, Iraqi's rejoiced in the streets of Baghdad at the toppling of Saddam's statue, and the end of Saddam's evil, tyrannical regime. May God bless the now free people of Iraq, as much as He has Dear Editors: that the Iraqi regime might hold against us? What are our soldiers dying for? Sure 82 casualties doesn't compare to the previous wars Americans have fought in, but that is still 82 dead people and counting, and thousands more lives of friends and family that have been drastically affected. I know that many people join the military for lots of reasons, many of which don't include protecting the country, like benefits, a stable pay check, to make something out of their lives, to travel, to get financial help to go to school through the G.L Bill, and as a way out from any pressure at home. Soldiers are owned, which is why they're called military property; their job comes first no matter what, and they don't have much of a say in it either. One can argue that even if our first motive for the war wasn't to disarm Saddam, it is still our motive to free the people from Saddam's tyranny and oppression. We have the ability and so it is our responsibility. That is a valid point. The people of Iraq have been oppressed by their own ruler and have the right to be free. Many Iraqis would want to live free and not under Saddam's regime. If we never find WMD then of course our motive is to free Iraq, but it wasn't like that in the first place. It' just funny how later on in the war the ideal of freeing Iraq was emphasized more than finding and destroying weapons of mass destruction. Dear Editors, Furthermore I can't help to feel bad for all the people I don't want to get into a who are going through whole discussion about troubles and upsets in Iraq. whether Americans should I do however have friends be supporting the war in in the military. Personally, I Iraq or be against it. There find it difficult to keep away are many reasons why one from the news because I should take a certain side. want to know what's going Those who are for the war, on; however, I know the like President Bush, feel media here is manipulated that our national security is to be pro-American. From threatened and that because what I can see on TV I have we are capable, it is our duty an idea of what's waiting to protect our country from for my friends. Although those who can and might I don't support the war, I use their weapons of mass do support the troops and destruction against us or all other people who are other countries. trying to help in some way the troops or the civilians Because of the events of Iraq. that occurred on 9/11 the president and his I try to put myself in administration don't want their place and I honestly to risk another similar wouldn't be able to handle event, especially if it can leaving everything behind, be prevented. In this case, being away from the people they wanted to make sure I cherish, the luxury of my it can be prevented through home, all my possessions, U.N. weapons inspections. the privacy, and freedom to After several months do as I will. Or what about Bush had had enough, and having to kill someone eventually declared war on who is not in the enemy's Iraq without the backing of militia? Not knowing the U.N. So now we are in who the enemy is must be the fourth week of war, and traumatizing with suicidal the stipulations of war are kids and women who aren't becoming more evident. typical candidates [for suicide attacks]. Beyond Thousands of Iraqis have the obvious circumstances died and are POWs, about of war, what about those 82 Americans have died, not in the military like the mostly from friendly reporters who have had to fire, and hundreds more report on the death of other injured. Some say that in reporters? How are those terms of casualties we are people dealing with the war considerably successful. and the limitation of their It is hoped that we are position? getting closer to the end of it all. What if we never The case is that no position find weapons of mass in time of war is safe, destruction (WMD)? What not even as reporters or if the government was maintenance mechanics, wrong the whole time in that who have suffered more there was no present danger If this is the case, and our troops are not dying solely to defend national security, but to liberate the people of Iraq then what do we do with the rest of the world? If we liberate Iraq, then we must do the same for the countries if tyranny or dictatorship crops up. And evidently we are not. There are many places, like in Africa (specifically Congo), where the people have been oppressed by their government for decades. I would like to express my concern for those who have friends, family or some one special in Iraq. I'm sure every one has mixed feelings or opinions about the war itself as well as those who have their loved ones fighting the war. I myself don't have any family members in Iraq nor in the military but I can't help to think about those who do. I worry about the troops because I know they aren't all coming back safely, many families and Cynthia Tirado friends will mourn a loss. I Freshman, Undeclared particularly can sympathize with many people who feel afflicted by the war because NATIONAL I have mourned a loss, the SECURITY loss of my sister. So after this war, if we don't help other countries that are in a similar state like Iraq, then we would be hypocrites. And if we decide to be global police officers, then it would be hypocritical in a sense that are problems within our own country that are not being dealt with as best they could. These are just some of my views as an irrelevant civilian. Jordan Boone Freshman, Undeclared victim's mouth and asks, " How do you feel?" I give you ten guesses how the victim felt. I look forward to the change around the campus. I think the new on campus housing will bring a different atmosphere to the campus, making it become more alive. Having students on campus around the clock will also bring it to another level to make it feel more like a "real" Cal State campus. I sincerely believe that the news media is like any other business. It is in the business of making news to make money. It cannot function without the big time ads and subscription. The news media in general attempts to tell the truth and tell it like it is, but this is not necessary. When I was in high school I What ultimately counts is searched all over California the big commercials. Have for what school I wanted you heard of the "Nielsen" to attend. I am originally rating? I've been following from a small town outside closely the war in Iraq on of Sacramento and knew I wanted tQ go to school TV. somewhere in southern California. I have family in I primarily watched the Fox News, CNN and this area and knew I wanted MSNBC. I've concluded to attend California State that reporters, journalists University Long Beach or and news photographers Cal State San Marcos. I are "protected species". was very skeptical about They are not to be San Marcos, however. I questioned. I believe they was worried about finding earn a lot of money. I a roommate and not having don't know how they got dorms as a transition from "embedded" with our leaving home. troops. And they claim foul if they shot at. If I were one I was also worried about the "college of them I would've bailed having experience" with it being out from the Palestine Hotel in Baghdad during a campus full of part the height of a firefight. time students, parents And they ask the stupidest and older people coming questions during the. news back to school, and other briefings. And the slew of commuters from all over. I highly paid military experts immediately got involved who said nothing new. They on campus and have made only repeated what has myself right at home at San Marcos. However, now already happened. there will be on-campus Have you ever wondered housing. Even though I will how many good things not be using the housing, it people do every day and no excites me to have a school one hears about them. On more like what I ideally had the other hand there is in mind whenfirstattending a special section in the college. newspaper that exclusively describes the crimes that have been going on. It's not only TV's dramatic portrayal of events, it's also radio, newspapers and tabloids. I wonder how come the "Anna Nicole Smith" show is still on the air. Don Soriano Facility Services 24-HOUR C AMPUS EXCITEMENT I know a few people who will be Residential Advisors on campus. I think student housing is a great addition to our campus. I can't wait to see how much this campus will grow in the up coming years. While part of the reason I ended up at Cal State San Marcos was the size, I look forward to the expansion for things like on campus housing and other activities such as sports. I think this is a neat school and can't wait for the atmosphere to get even better. Dear Editors, Hillary Hudson As I read the article of the Freshman, undeclared residential advisors getting ready for the move into the My comments on Mr. Chris campus housing, I can't martin's article: AS THE help but get excited over the fact that California State WORLD BURNS University San Marcos Page one of the Journalism is becoming a twenty101 states that what ever four hour campus. Sara you say or write about, make Colbrese did a very good sure it is (1) sensational (2) job explaining the jobs that these residential advisors dramatic. will be taking on in the Picture this: A pedestrian article. 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Title A name given to the resource The Pride April 15, 2003 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource In the Vol. 10x, No. 26 issue of The Pride, an article on the recent War Debate held on campus hosted by the College Republicans and the Progressive Activist Network (PAN), reports of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) appearing in California and modern-day book burners. Part 2 of the article concerning alcohol on campus. (Note: This year was misidentified as Vol. 10 It should have been numbered Vol. 11, it has been entered as Vol. 10x to make the distinction between the volumes clear.) 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 alcohol College Republicans Progressive Activists Network (PAN) SARS spring 2003 war https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/0d2da09c1dc2f0517792c575b91153ac.pdf 444320b4752e64d0e236ed62dd6c096c PDF Text Text Curious Fish Dance Recital ...SEE PAGE 4 Sports Baseball, Track and Women's Golf ...SEE PAGE 3 Beowuif C SUSM Literature Marathon ...SEE PAGE 4 , n • u f e ) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2003 wwwx$u$m,edu/pride/ V 0L.XN0.27 Budget Cuts threaten to Swallow The Pride By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer A recent decision made by the administration at Cal State University San Marcos has left The Pride student newspaper struggling for funds with which to operate the campus newspaper. If current issues cannot be resolved, this could be one of the last editions of The Pride to be published. The decision about the student affairs budget for academic year 20032004 was communicated recently to The Pride staff, a fter the submission of the Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) funding packet, which was turned in on March 10. The Pride's graduate student intern makes $3,500 per semester, which has historically been paid for by the office of student affairs, led by Francine Martinez. The Pride is currently operating as a class known as LTWR/COMM 316, and is staffed by students enrolled in the class, three paid student editors, and one paid graduate student intern. The graduate student intern position has been terminated, as the help supervise the larger student affairs budget can numbers of writers.. .bolster an editorial staff that often no longer support it. lacks experience with AP or journalist protocol, etc." Without the graduate intern position, The Pride Desmond Barca, design will not be able to operate in and photo editor for The the fall o f2003 at its current level, and the future for The Pride, also responded, Pride beyond that time "One of two things would is in question. According happen to the content of to Pride Advisor Dr. the publication. Either Madeleine Marshall, "The the quality of journalistic would be 20 hours the intern puts writing diminished, or the already in support the production, limited coverage would be _4 •• . further reduced to a pitiful level. The intern role is crucial to managing a large group of writers, most of whom have no previous experience with producing tins specialized form of language. Additionally, without the graduate student intern position, the newspaper will have to operate without regular office hours. This would not only be detrimental to our ability to serve the campus community, but would also be financially crippling to The Pride's ability to raise revenue through taking advertisements, putting The Pride ever further from its goal of becoming independent from the university and some day serving the greater San Marcos community." College District. They have had to cut back on travel for conferences, but do not feel a threat of being shutdown. Ruben Padilla, editor in chief of the Mira Costa College Chariot, remarked on the importance of student newspapers saying, "Student newspapers are important to inform and educate, students about issues on campus that affect them. Also, in my Qther coll and experience we have gotten universities in San D i a number of compliments haye t h d r own c from people who have student n e w S p a pers. learned of events because Palomar CoU m of what was run in the £ Chariot!' student p u b ii s h e d in a class similar t0 The p r i d e at csugM Community Reaction SDSU's Daily Aztec student newspaper operates The Pride is distributed independently from SDSU. at Cal State University Mira Costa College's San Marcos's campus and Chariot is funded by the around the San Marcos Mira Costa Community See BUDGET, page 4 Opportunity Knocks: Career Assessment Center By MARY SCHIEFELBEIN Pride Staff Writer There is a place at Cal State San Marcos that offers an abundance of resources, a plethora of opportunities and priceless guidance. For those who ask about the location of this place this is on the fourth floor of Craven Hall. It is the Career Assessment Center - a place that students may do well to know more about. The sign next to the door explicates that employment can be found within the walls of the Craven 4201 office. That is just the beginning. There are resources to the Career Assessment Center (CAC) that apply to every student, from freshman to senior. One helpful trait for students is that there is no charge for services. If employment is desired, students may check out the binders labeled OnCampus, Off-Campus, Non-Degree and Internships for several job opportunities. If contemplating graduate school, there is a library of information to read through. Some of the services the CAC offers are mock interviewing to prepare students for the real interview experience. Also in the center are handouts that deal with preparing cover letters, thank you letters, questions that can be asked during the interview, how to dress for a job interview, what to do if the interview goes well, and how to write an acceptance letter. Using the center's website at www.csusm.edu/ cac, students may select the Salary Survey link that shows how much of an income will be necessary in order to sustain a living in any state of the U.S. There is even information on how to handle the more difficult side of employment, that of being laid off or downsized. Seniors planning on moving to another state after graduation may utilize what is called "Relocation Resources" where a relocating graduate student can find "east coast jobs" or "southern jobs" depending on their destination. There is even an apartment rental relocation guide in order to three to four more critiques help find a place to live. on the resume if needed. For the perfect resume, it One of the most popular is likely to take many sesprograms the CAC pro- sions. Emma Nazzaro, a vides is the RISE Program career counselor for the (Resume/Interview Ser- center, has mentioned that vices for Employers). Grad- she has seen this happen uating seniors and alumni repeatedly because most qualify for this potentially students do not allow for useful program. The pro- that extra time, and so they cess of going through the miss the deadline. program include turning in a resume to be critiqued Pam Wells, the associate that is usually a 24-hour director of the CAC, said turn around time, editing she thought the most sigand perfecting the resume nificant and popular service after the critique, selecting the Center provided was the from a list of approximately resume critiquing services. 50 reputable companies "They seem to be the most where the student would popular, we do about 1500 a like the school to send their year. The mock interviews resume, and then turning are also a good tool." She the resume in by a specified said that that interviewing deadline. The deadline for skills can be learned and the spring was March 10, with some coaching, stu2003. There is one deadline dents can get good results. in the fall and another in the spring. The deadlines for Students may save money the 2003/2004 school year by utilizing the RISE prohave not yet been deter- gram. If paying a outside mined. professional for the same Since there is a deadline to having the resume ready for distribution, it is highly recommended and cannot be stressed enough that ample time is given to do resume critiquing services, the costs run anywhere from $50 to $85 an hour. If students did not use the center's service of distributing the resumes to some 50 companies that have signed up to be a part of the program and instead chose to use an agency, they would have the possibility of getting a lower income. Their future employer may pay off the agency out of their salary. For companies to be a part of the distribution, they have to sign up with the center. The CAC also offers a variety of workshops, such as "Get Registered and Get a Job," which teaches how to become a member to the Cougar Trak and gain access to online job listings, local and nationwide. There are also links such as Effective Interviewing, Resume Writing, How to Network, and Hot Tips for Job Fair Success to help students find employment. these types of interviews. There are also self-help computerized tests to show what type of personality a student has, which could help them figure out what type of work they would most enjoy. There is also literature on what type of job a student could get according to their major, so students interested in finding more about their majors or interested field can visit the center to obtain more information. The vast resources the Career Assessment Center holds are at the fingertips of all Cal State San Marcos students. They are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities. For those students interested in the CAC, the website address If a student wants to is www.csusm.edu/CAC or know what it is like to work they can stop by room 4201 in a certain position, they in Craven Hall. can do an informational interview with someone The CAC is also having a who holds that job title. Spring Job Fair this Tuesday To prepare the student, the that is being held from 12 center has handouts with p.m.-4 p.m. Over 90 comquestions to ask to find panies will be represented, out more about the job. so students are encouraged Many students have actu- to bring many resumes for ally gotten jobs from doing distribution. �Th e Pri€l^M Izmmomm. $mw w*fvm$$rr BAN E ditorial S taff A lyssa Flxikdstelià^ - ^ * Martha Sarabk > D esign & P hoto E ditor Büren N ews B ditòr Gali Tarantino F eature E ditor J e n n i f e r A eee A r t s E ditor Chris Marita Opinio** & A ssistant D esign E ditor Padilla S panish E ditor Martha Sarabia S ports E ditor ^ Jessica I. 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Sat* M aireos ò m ^ èstoMîslin^d^ — / v 7 ": FAe Pride C ai S tate S a n M a r c o s 3 33 T w i n O a k s V a l l e y R o a d S ait M arcos* C A/92096~0O01 P hone: < 760) 7 5 0 - 6 0 9 9 F ax: ( 7 6 0 ) 7 5 0 - é 3 4 5 I*matl: pride@csusiii.edii http://www«€&u$m«edu/prkie By MARTHA SARABIA Lead Editor Before CSUSM, there was a chicken ranch. Before The Pride, there was The Pioneer. As with many things in life, Cal State San Marcos's student newspaper had a predecessor. Now, after 10 years of The Pride's establishment, it's time to take a look back and see how all of this started. During the second year of CSUSM in 1990, the students got together to create their own student newspaper. The Pioneer was published for the first time in Sept. 4,1990. The first editor-in-chief was Larry Boisjolie. Boisjoilie together with Jonathan Young, assistant editor, were in charge of the paper until fall of 1992 and for the first time ever on May 14, 1991, the student's voice was published in color. The 11x13inch paper was published every two weeks on Tuesdays with an average of 16 pages. In the spring of 1993, Roman S. Koenig became the editor. Then during the next fall, Mary Zyterpakiewicz became the new editor in chief. The newspaper continued to be published every two weeks and had an average of 16 pages, but was published on Fridays. It was during that time that The Pioneer looked for a new name, in the You Name It issue, and a call was made to all the students to submit their suggestions. On the November 5 edition in 1993, The Pioneer became The Pride. The Pride was the winning name submitted by Koenig. According to the editorial published in that same edition, this name was chosen because it conveyed the pride in oneself, one's school, and one's community, as well as meaning a group of lions, which was appropriate because the campus location was the former home of the mountain lion. At the same time the new name was adopted, The Pride obtained an office in ACD 208 and their first phone number, which is the same of one of the two current offices, extension 4998. After that, Koenig shared the editorship with Zyterpakiewicz in the spring and fall of 1994. During this period, the paper was published every other Wednesday, and ranged from 8-12 pages. In the spring of 1995, Derek O. Smith became the editor-inchief. The paper was then published every Monday. However, in the fall of the same year, Koenig became once again the lead editor and the paper went back to being published every Wednesday. Nevertheless, some new things happened. The offices were moved to Academic Hall, room 14-324, the first fax number was given, an online-version of the paper was created, and there was an advisory panel of faculty and a staff of 6 people. Tony Barton, the editorin-chief during the following spring semester in 1996, had an advisory panel of 8 members. However, from the fall of 1996 until the spring of 1997, The Pride became an 11x17 inch tabloid size with 8 pages, and Tom Nolan, a professional journalist, became The Pride's only advisor. Then, in the spring of 1997 and the fall of 1998, the paper went back to its old 10xl2-inch size. David Johnson became the editor-in-chief and Nolan continued as the advisor. However, The Pride website went dormant. In the spring of 1999, The Pride essentially died, because no newspaper course was offered and therefore no support was given for the production of the paper that semester. However, because of the dedication and commitment of a few individuals, The Pride was reborn in the fall of 1999. The lead editors, Leiana Naholowaa and Samantha Cahill, together with literature and writing studies (LTWR) and women's studies professor Madeleine Marshall, who became the second advisor, reorganized the newspaper. The newspaper went back to its llxl7-inch size paper, and was published on Mondays. It was also basically put together in the Commons 201 office, which still is The Pride office today. A class listed as both LTWR 316 and communication (COMM) 316 was also created for writers who would help out with the production of the paper. This is how The Pride still works today. Also, the position of graduate intern was established, which allowed the requirement of the professor's signature to be became the advisor, she describes that, "In consultaeliminated. ; tion with each year's editors, Marshall mentioned the I select the editors for the reasons why she decided to following year - and bear get involved with the news- the responsibility for these paper. "A campus with high choices!" Of her involvement, standards of writing (writing Segall said, "I knew that the requirement) should have a previous editors (Naholowaa great paper," Marshall said. and Cahill) were leaving and She also emphasized that due they needed new lead edito the lack of a journalism tors. I felt an obligation to department, even today, there the student newspaper to help is a need for tutorial support. out." Segall had a total of two Also, community building, and a half years with The critical thinking and political Pride f rom fall of 1999 until awareness, hands-on journal- January 2002; she started as ism ideals, and the tradition of a staff writer and then became the f ree press and freedom of feature editor before becoming expression all were incentives lead editor. that motivated the editorial According to Segall, their staff then to reorganize the relationship with the school newspaper. administration was good, as According to Naholowaa, they "were financially supboth her and Cahill were con- portive of us. I think they cerned about not having a stu- realized the importance of a dent paper on campus. As for student newspaper and how the role of the administration it's one of the necessities to in this new project, she added, keep student life alive on our "Renee Curry, the LTWR dept campus." Marshall also said chair at the time, came through that the administration helped for all of us and helped us to out in many ways to make the restart the newspaper as we newspaper a reality. Nevertheknow it today." less, Segall also pointed out that it was difficult sometimes As they were resurrecting to get information from the the student newspaper, Nahol- administration or Associated owaa described the many Students, Inc. (ASI) while things that went wrong during reporting news stories, demthe fall 1999 semester. The onstrating the complexity of class was listed incorrectly this relationship. This still as requiring the instructor's happens today. signature before registration, there were problems with Segall also described the the CRN (Course Registra- many hardships encountered tion Number), and there were by the editorial staff - the only five or so students that lack of section editors, design registered for the class. Con- editor, and business manager, sequently, the class had to be as well as difficulty in findcancelled. "The difficulties of ing sports writers. However, those first weeks of the spring the student newspaper made 1999 semester were mainly improvements under Segall due to not getting answers and Addington's leadership about what went wrong and it moving from a 4-8 page weekly being too late to fix anything. to an 8-12 page weekly paper There seemed to be nothing and in the fall of 2001they resthat anyone could do, and so urrected the online version of there was no newspaper," said the newspaper. Naholowaa. She also added that Johnson and Nolan "made For the fall of 2002, Clauefforts with the administration, dia Ignacio and James Newell but they eventually moved on became the lead editors for just to other things because there one semester. was no class of students to write articles." Since May of last year, Naholowaa and Cahill also started The PLS (The Pride Literary Supplement) as a way to give the students an opportunity to publish their academic writing for the entire student community. The Pride has been under the leadership of Alyssa Finkelstein and Martha Sarabia. The paper has at times increased to 16 pages, and some editions have been in color. A Spanish section has been added, which spurred some controversy at the beginning, but nevertheless it is still part of the paper. Also, during this academic year, Design Editor Desmond Barca changed The PLS to more of a magazine-format with smaller, color pages, as opposed to the same size of the newspaper, as it was published before. A fter the graduation of AST Women's S occer Club Naholowaa and Cahill, Marshall asked two J oin t he Fall 2 003 Women's S occer Team!!! other CSUSM P ractices: M on A W ed 2:30pm - 5 :30pm students, Vicky Segali and MelaR emember t o a rrange y our fall c lass s chedule f or p ractices nie Addington, to become the For more information, please e-mail C asie a t editors. Former editors Segall and b urke013@csusm.edu a nd/or Carol a t d even002@csusm.edu lead Since Marshall Naholowaa agree that although # See PRIDE HISTORY, page 6 �Meet the CSUSM Baseball Team Compiled by JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor Batting Average: .583 Batting Average: .500 "EPIC" Brett Davis, a junior Position: Catcher and First base Batting Average: .400 "I am excited How does it feel to be because this "It's great!" a part of the Cougars program put Peter Vitale, inaugural baseball season? CSUSM on a sophomore the map." Business Coaches: NickNovak, HTM major a senior Business major Communications major Position: "Laying a Position: Pitcher and Position: Left Field Second base foundation Outfield Batting Average .429 Batting Average: .353 for the Batting Average: .250 ,f program is "I feel it I feel the greatest is a great "Excited" honored to feeling. A honor and EJ Quijada, be a part dream come privilege a junior of the first true." to start off baseball political Head Coach John (J.J.) H. what I know team at science Koon; CSUSM student, a is going to CSUSM major senior Business HTM major be an awesome baseball and I think we have an Position: program." awesome team. We've Center field had a good start and are "Excited to Seth Harris, a junior Batting Average: .300 looking at a very bright lay a strong Business SSM major. foundation. Position: First base "Pm proud future." Batting average: .273 We have and excited Thomas Von Rhine, a a bunch to be a freshman Liberal Studies of great part of the "It feels Major studentgreat to Cougar Position: second base/] athletes". help this baseball Batting Average: .50C| Assistant Coach Carlos baseball team. I Gailegos; CSUSM staff program anticipate the day that "I | P get our program picks up prM Plovers: and we start playing real started." Charles Hinchcliffe, a junior collegiate baseball. A inaug|f§§ "It feels Communications major baseball program will great to be Position: Pitcher and third bring a lot to our school." season at on the first base Justin Rucks, a senior pi^fs baseball Batting Average: .455 Psychology major CSUSM g r o w ^ l b ^ e team of Position: Infield and pitcher it's important t hatjie CSUSM. I "I'm proud Batting Average: .333 athletic programs grow as feel honored that school to be a well. It will be interesting finally has a have a real part of " lam to see what the team can sport on campus. Soon something happy to accomplish ill the coming CSUSM will be known as special! It have a seasons." one of the great baseball is awesome chance to Adam Zeiss, a senior, colleges and we will know to know play for Finance major that we were there in the that I was on the first my school Position: Shortstop beginning." baseball team for CSUSM! team." O.B.P: .400 Tony Constable, a senior James Lafferty, a junior Angel J. Toledo, a Business HTM major Math major sophomore Computer Position: Pitcher Position: First base Science major C SUSM Ttack and Field Results Men's and Women's Track and Field Top Performer^ in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men 400 Meter Hurdles Prelims *11 Robert Valasco, junior 54.40 Men 3000 Meter Steeplechase Prelims •10 * Jesse Armajo, junior 9:33.24 Men 4x800 Meter Relay Prelims *2 Cal State San Marcos Relay Team 7:45.98 Men High Jump *6 Donald Harris, senior 6-08.25 Men Pole Vault *2 Jimmy Barbour, junior 15-06.00 Men Half Marathon *7 . Omar Zavala, senior 1:11:32.50 Women 10000 Meter Run •10 Katherine Niblett, junior 38:50.05 Women 4x800 Meter Relay Prelims *3 Cal State San Marcos Relay Team 9:30.89 *NAIA nationwide placing as of April 15, 2003 C ougar W omen C ompete a t Cal P oly G olf T ourney By JENNIFER RHODUS Pride Staff Writer The women's golf team from Cal State San Marcos competed April 14 and 15 at the 2003 Women's Fidelity National Title, hosted by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The tourney was played at Cypress Ridge's 72-par, 5,958-yard Golf Course in Arroyo Grande, CA. The team's overall score was 1046 (334-342-370), placing them sixth. Sophomore Stephanie Goss spoke for the team and explained that the team was displeased with their performance and placement. "This is disappointing, especially since we can do so much better," said Goss. San Marcosfinishedbehind a team against whom the women place higher on a regular basis. The Cougars played two rounds the first day and had some solid scores, but not so on the second day. "It was literally the worst team round I have seen in my two years on the golf team," said Goss. "We were all Senior Stephanie Segura physically and mentally finished 21st with 255 (78- exhausted from the previ85-92); Goss tied for 23rd ous day's play," she said. with 261 (78-90-93); senior Jennifer Tunzifinished25th Of her performance, with 265 (91-82-92); junior Goss said, "I had a very Erin Thys finished 26th good performance the first with 270 (87-90-93); and day and shot a 78 the first senior Robin Shaft finished round, which is a very solid 28th with 272 (93-85-94). score for a golf course like that. However, the second The two-day tournament round the first day was a and poor weather conditions different story. It got cold windy foiled team performance. and Earn $trOO0 « $2,000 f or your Student Group i n just 3 hours! 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Cougars Athletic DirecAlthough CSUSM falls tor Fred Hanover said, "The under the National Asso- women have improved ciation of Intercollegiate since the beginning of the Athletics (NAIA) division, year and should contend the women's golf team for the NAIA National competes with all collegiate Championship May 13-16 divisions. "I personally like at the Palm Coast resort competing with schools in Florida." In fact, the Overall, Goss said that in other divisions. It is Cougar Ladies are ranked the golf course was beauti- encouraging to know that in the top ten of the NAIA ful and fun to play and that [our] team has the capabili- division and are headed the tournament was fun ties to compete with higher- to the NAIA nationals in because the Cougar men's ranking teams," said Goss Florida next month to round team was there to compete of the inter-division com- off their 2003 season. as well. "It was great to petition. She also explained have extra support around, that the team welcomes After the competition, Eastern Washington University took first with 958 L& Us 0>M V© ut BübHes (315-324-319); host Cal Poly ended in second with 965 (319-327-319); UC Riverside finished third with 968 (319-330-319); Sacramento Look f o r | State University finished in our new store opening in A p r i l 1 ^ ^ ^ ^ H H H H H fourth with 986 (330-329at 318 Pier View Way WWJHIIIIS 327); Cal State Monterey I n O c g n j W ^ ^ ^ I C OUPOn Bay finished in fifth with 1038(345-353-340). 677 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. San Marcos, C A 92069 MK TA • FA OE TA • S O S O T IS • SUH P DH 6 & I K • J I S * H T D I K • S A K I E L V RD E N WM OH L S U E N R L / E K UC O R S H C S N 760-736-8899 �By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer read aloud as everyone else followed along. According to Hayton, "Beowulf is an Old English epic poem dating back to somewhere in the 8-10th century, when invaders from the North were invading and settling much of the island of Britain. It is the story of a heroic warrior named Beowulf who fights monsters, dragons, and tries The reading was done in Mez- to lead his people to peace." zanine Plaza on campus and Hayton also said that the featured students in Viking caps, swords, axes, and other medieval "Beowulf Marathon" was a comattire. All students and faculty sat plete success, giving attribution to in plastic chairs surrounding the Medieval Round Table President Beowulfwas read under a bright main reader, who sat on a Viking Gigi Barrows for the decorations sun, which was more forgiving style stool that was covered in and ambience. than the rain and h eaw winds what seemed to be lambskin and J Medieval Vikings set foot on Cal State San Marcos as the Medieval Round Table student organization organized the "Beowulf Marathon." Beowulf, an Old English epic poem of a Scandinavian warrior, became the focus of a few determined students bent on reading the story in its entirety during the marathon. According to Professor Heather Hayton of the literature and writing department, it was accomplished in three hours and four minutes. Neither the monsters nor t h e T S T ! h ? B e o w u l f had fought could have broken the concentration or the devout participants. Photo by Adrian Cundiff that were present the day before. Although there were no adjustments in the scheduling of the "Beowulf Marathon"; if it was scheduled a day sooner they would have been under a rainstorm. Neither the monsters nor the dragons that Beowulf had fought could have broken the concentration of the devout participants as they ate pizza and read for hours on end. T he E nigma o f B utoh a s " Curious F ish DIANA CABUTO Pride Staff Writer world in which drama is transmitted through human eyes to be the object of feeling. With every movement from Katsura Kan and his fourteen dancers, their bodies, facial expressions and overall their eyes clearly reflected every emotion. Nearly naked bodies smeared all over with white makeup, twisted feet and bodies, crosseyed grimaces, eyes nearly completely white and popped out of the head, all derived from observing nature, trying to be as honest The use of eyes is one of the with the body and its experience main characteristics of Butoh as can be. All of this as brought to and Butoh's unique stance against the stage as Curious Fish. excessive use of visual perception. Joanne Mitchell, an under"I am always looking for the graduate student at CSUSM gave non-human movement because her point of view and said, "It was I still doubt I am human," were scary and impressive to see their some of the words expressed and eyes so open and so focused on reflected by Butoh dancer Kat- each movement and each expressura Kan to the audience at the sion, sometimes it made me magnificent Butoh performance laugh, but most of all it made me Curious Fish last Thursday at the chill." California Center for the Arts in Escondido. The Butoh dance work of Curious Fish was divided into five Butoh is a visually-oriented fragments: "Spirited Fishes," '"Whisper of Jelly fishes," "Tiger fish Hunting," "Time Machine," and "Over the Rainbow." Each piece had the special Butoh characteristic of 'confrontation in the endless fight between the immortal soul and the mortal body.' The audience was enthusiastic to see the magnificent work of Katsura Kan, a master in Butoh. In addition to his extensive career in Asia, Kan has performed in Egypt, Israel, Switzerland, France, Indonesia, Australia, and the U.S. The collaborations and magnificent dance work from the Butoh dancers Toni Allard, Dora Arreola, Grissel Aviles, Nimitz Bagtaz, Olive Bieringa, Laura Makey, Alicia Marvan, Mary Mitchell, Justin Morrison, Charlene Penner, Daniela Rodriguez and Karen Schaffman was essential for the perfection of the performance. In addition f community. Many readers look to The Pride for the latest campus information and issues, as well as a source for current news and information. Tom Chambers, staff writer at the Pomerado Newspaper Group in Poway, a former editor of The Telescope at Palomar College, a former Cal State San Marcos student, and currently the instructional assistant for The Telescope, responded to possibility of The Pride shutting Si I ¡1 I 1 j I I ¡H FREE f rom The Pride possibly stopping publication]. Our students will suffer, both those who grow from the experience of working on the paper, and those who read it and for a moment feel a part of a campus community." its doors saying, "I think The Pride needs help. It's not any fault of the students - the school doesn't support a vibrant student paper. The feeling I've gotten is that the administration sees the paper as more a newsletter for the college - not an avenue to report news that reflects either well or Smothering the Student Voice badly on the school." People in the United States value Dreama Moon, associate the freedom of speech; especially professor of communication in these times of war many have at CSUSM, commented, "I stepped out into the public and am saddened to hear [about voiced their concern, support, and opposition to war, politics, and issues in society. On a college or university campus, students look to many forms of information to keep them abreast of the latest changes, news, and issues - both on campus and in the world. Fame M ember i nstftcto3 Ffttf—; 2 w eeks o f Karate or | Karate or Krav Maga | Krav Expire? 0 / 0 0 M aga4T raining JUniformExpires 0400/03 l^ with Membership! ' 3/5 8,100 Square Foot Facility • 4 Training Rooms Tae Kwon Do • Wado Ryu • Karate JiuJitsu • Krav Maga • Dance Gymnastics • Homework Helpers After School Pick Up Program afe w wwJimakar8te.com * International institute of Martial Arts 456 £. Mission Rd. • San Marcos • 7 6 0 . 5 9 1 * 0 4 5 6 III |¡|¡jli V p ip gp¡Jf¡¡ um ' Ai*5ï* rr Moon commented on the student voice, "I feel that any inclusive tool of free expression is central to the maintenance of a participatory democracy. Student newspapers are one such tool. Students are interested in what their peers think, and The Pride is a good source for that information. Of course, those who write for The Pride are getting a fabulous experience that they can put The use of eyes is one of the main characteristics of Butoh. Photo by Diana Cabuto to the local dancers, Kan was accompanied by San Francisco Butoh dancers Molly Barrons and Christina Braun the Cal State San Marcos Arts & Lectures Series and by the CSUSM Visual and Performing Arts Department and sponsored in part by the California Center Curious Fish was presented by for the Arts of Escondido. p a g e 1 on their vitas and that might lead them to a career in journalism. Even if writers don't plan to be journalists, there are many careers that require skills like writing persuasively, the ability to gather appropriate information on a deadline, the ability to ask good questions and know how to package answers, etc." Chambers also commented, "As a school in California, where student activism was born, Cal State San Marcos should have a strong commitment to free expression. On the surface, the excuse that the school needs to save money appears specious. It doesn't cost that much to publish a school newspaper, and the administration - if it is committed to the First Amendment - should support the paper every step of the way. I understand some administrators have been upset about the content of The Pride, and have tried to restrict what can and cannot be printed. They should read the law - the students make those decisions. If this 'budget cut' scheme winds up looking anything like retaliation for what The Pride printed, Cal State will be opening itself up to lawsuits to reinstate the paper." CLASSIFIEDS 760-724-9423 E GG DONORS NEEDED Ages 19-29, $4,000 Compensation Call Melissa @ j Building Families 800^790-7632^PILLOWTOP MATTRESS Orthopedic Mattress+Box. Still in Plastic. Queen: Retail $699. Sacrifice Full: Retail $649. Sacrifice iiic^Mt Can Deliver. (760) 840-0516 P ARI^flME'NANNY NEEDED! 2-3 afternoons/week for cutest 15-month old chatterbox you've ever met. Great Pay! 10 minutes from campus. Contact Wendy (760) 2942255. > �What will be the future of First Amendment rights on this campus? The actions of the student affairs office, led by Vice President Francine Martinez and Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard, have raised this fundamental question. Their answer should be troubling to everyone who values the free and open exchange of information, for the simple fact that a press is not free if it is expected to follow the agenda of those who hold its purse strings. Because of their decisions, the current state of The Pride is in serious question. Firstly, the higher ups have prohibited The Pride from selling ads to businesses that want to advertise any kind of alcoholic drink specials. Poullard stated that the words "happy" and "hour" should not be seen next to each other in any ad sold. Then Martinez said that using the phrase "happy hour" was acceptable as long as drinks weren't specifically mentioned, and that we are free to sell ads to companies that are in the business of exploitation i.e. strip clubs. work against promotion of alcoholism and under age drinking. This attitude is a farce. If the administration cares so much about protecting students from ourselves, why do they have an assortment of shot glasses for sale right on campus in our own bookstore? Cal State San Marcos is not a dry campus. Even the incoming dorm students will be permitted to drink in their homes, if of age. Explain the logic behind this policy. Regardless of the merits of attempting to limit underage drinking, it is not the administration's job to censor the primary student publication. If they want to launch an anti-drinking campaign, they should do like everyone else and purchase ad space. This action seriously cripples our abilities as a newspaper to grow and determine our own content. It is because of The Pride's reliance on the CSU system for financial funding that the administration thinks it can dictate what is printed on these pages. However, legally they cannot punish The Pride when the content does not meet their approval - this includes ALL Like most student newspapers, The CONTENT. Their policy of restricting a Pride was founded with the desire to bring significant portion of the papers revenue stream will retard its growth -perhaps this the campus population a publication by the students, for the students, and free is their goal. from the heavy-handed or self-serving pressures often exerted by administrators. We are in an institute of higher learning, not a daycare center! They claim to have a In the early days, admission to the class moral responsibility to the student body to required instructor permission, which aga It s resulted in having a small class size, which in turn suppressed productivity. There was little structure to the publication, sometimes going two to three weeks before turning out a new issue. Problems with generating ad revenue made reliance on the administration for financial assistance all the more crucial. We have come a long way since then. The Pride is now open to anybody who wants to take the course (communication 316 or literature and writing 316). We are a regular paper that turns out 2,500 copies per week and continues to increase our readership. The ability to generate and maintain enough ad revenue to move off campus and work independently of the CSU system would be the ideal way to ensure journalistic freedom. Though The Pride is not entirely self-sufficient, it is and has been the common goal to become so. Following the disagreement concerning The Pride's alcohol policy, the administrators decided to cut the graduate intern position. Though the events may be unrelated, this may prove to be the most devastating blow to The Pride yet. Leiana Naholowaa, the current graduate intern makes $3,500 per semester, which is paid for out of the office of Student Affairs. What makes the matter worse is that administrators have cut the position 'after the advisor for The Pride applied for the Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) funding, which might have been able to compensate for the loss. This means that there is no way to subsidize lost funds. Administrators made this decision after the budget for next year was set in stone. This means that there is no way to subsidize the graduate intern position. The graduate intern offers support in the actual production of the paper, provides an office presence for interested members of the community and as a backup for possible advertisers, and offers assistance to an inexperienced group of journalists and editorial team. This "by the students, for the students" dynamic is crucial for this publication to work, and for this publication to work the presence of non-faculty veteran leadership is essential. Putting aside the ideological implications of losing the graduate intern, the simple fact that this would require the advisor to work the extra 20 hours per with no increase in pay. This is both unreasonable and unacceptable. a t r e m e n d o u s l y f i n n y look at t h e a b s u r d i t i e s and contradictions of g r o w i n g u p m a l e i n A m e r i c a a s o l o p e r f o r m a n c e p i e c e w r i t t e n by Kilmartin an d f e a t u r i n g Chris Gregg Stull direetel by FREE performance on Tuesday. April 22nd @ 7 PM Location: ARTS 2?o For more information call: 75o-i927 Brought to you by Associated Students, INC., Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Health Services, Student Residential Life, and University Police. Administrators say the position must go because of state-wide budget cuts, but it seems peculiar that the university would cut such an important position days after Martinez and Poullard disputed The Pride's advertising decisions. The school is not going to save very much money on the graduate intern. It seems possible that the real reason is that Martinez and Poullard are not committed to a free press, and this may be a haunting specter of things to come. These decisions made by the administration seriously undercut our ability to function properly and have forced our hand. We have chosen to respond in the only way we know how — by reporting it. Throughout his term, President Gonzalez knew the importance of having a campus paper and was one of our biggest supporters, but in this time of uncertainty, no one seems to want to even hear the case presented. An institution without a newspaper that strives to get bigger and better cannot be considered a top quality university. Times are tough, especially in regards to the California budget, but do we risk taking a giant step backward as a college press for such a meager monetary amount? We have to ask ourselves, what is the future of the First Amendment on this campus? �The Rride the paper has gone a long way since it was started, it has room for more improvements. For Naholowaa, who is now The Pride graduate intern, this can be done in all aspects such as "production, online collaboration, and working with other departments on campus besides LTWR and COMM, which include the College of Business and the world languages department." Segall would like to see the paper be more than once a week, have more pages, have more writers, tackle more issues and have more investigative articles. P RO-WAR RHETORIC Response to Brian Dobbins Mr. Brian Dobbins, the poster-boy for the "praise America first" club, fails to understand my contention that the U.S. supports terrorism in the name of democracy. America facilitated the Iraqi acquisition of chemical and biological weapons; A very unique aspect for The Pride is that since its conception, the editors have exercised full freedom on the things they choose to print. "I believe so strongly in a free student press that I never interfere with the voice of the paper," said Marshall. Since the first editions of the CSUSM student newspaper, there has been a disclaimer saying that the freedom of expression is exercised during the paper's production. History from page 2 supported by the administration at a level in terms of operations, but I have never felt their support, nor their interest, in terms of growth for the newspaper and class," said Naholowaa, "The administration, including the LTWR and COMM departments, which The Pride class is listed under, [have] never shown a great interest in helping us grow in substantial ways and nor have they made any concrete plans for its future." The relationship between administrators and The For the future, present Pride editorial staff has and past editorial staff have not changed much from the many predictions. "The beginning. "Today, we are Pride has a very bright America encouraged Saddam's use of these weapons against the Iranians and Kurds. Regardless of what side these groups were fighting for, the use of chemical weapons is terrorism, plain and simple. The example of the Iraqi schoolhouse bombing was on Saul Landau's documentary entitled "Iraq: Voices from future of being noi just THE campus paper, tjut the most prominent newspaper in the San Marcos community," said Naholowaa. Marshall also has repeatedly said that she envisions seeing The Pride as the San Marcos city paper. Segall expressed, "Now that The Pride has come so far, I couldn't imagine the university without a student newspaper. If we lost the student newspaper, it would be like th$ university taking a step back, rather than a step forward towards enhancing student l ife" Segall also took the opportunity to remind LETTERS the Street" which was part of his anti-war seminar here on campus. U.S. support of tyrannical despots, repressive regimes, and terrorism did not stop with Saddam. We have actively engaged in dealings with the likes of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia, Israel, and Columbia and Chile when the ruthless Augusto Pinochet was in power. The C olumbian-paramilitary forces receive U.S. aid in the form of ¿¿arms; commit atrocities upon all dissidents, most of whom actually have nothing to do with drug cartels, as you claim. The U.S. supplies weapons and aid to these countries yet turns a blind-eye to human rights violations committed with these very same weapons. CSUSM students that their campus size, the saga of student newspaper is anthe discrimination lawsuits award-winning newspaper against the school, ASI as it has won awards from events, and the hiring of the California Intercolle- Gonzalez by Sacramento giate Press Association in State, with many others in between. past years. It is indisputable that The Pride has covered many issues at CSUSM. It covered racism issues during the early years of the university being founded, involving state Senator William Craven, the beginning of the parking problem, Alexander Gonzalez being named the president, the errors made by the construction company hired to increase the The Pride, with the help of The Pioneer, little by little has become CSUSM's public diary and sometimes the eyes that many school administrators wish were not present. However, there is nothing to be done; The Pride is and hopefully will continue to be the Cal State San Marcos student newspaper for many years to come. Furthermore, well over 30 times the U.S. has vetoed U.N. resolutions to stop the unlawful occupation of Palestinian territories by Israeli terrorists. Therefore, when the U.N. does try to enforce resolutions that run contrary to U.S. policy, the U.S. does not hesitate to use its veto power as a sitting member on the Security Council. Whether the attacks come from suicide bombers or through unlawful occupation through superior armament (U.S. subsidized), it is terrorism. Moreover, you believe the lies you hearfromour government and mass media regarding the inefficiency of weapons inspections in Iraq. According to Scott Ritter, a leader of the UNSCOM inspection team, Continued on next p age» ¡ PB! 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K APLAN EOE / Drug Test Physical, Credit and Background Checks required �« Continued in a statement released in an article entitled "Redefining Iraq's Obligation: The Case for Qualitative Disarmament of Iraq" Arms Control Today, June 2000. "Iraq had, in fact, been disarmed to a level unprecedented in modern history, but UNSCOM and the Security Council were unable - and in some instances, unwilling - to acknowledge this accomplishment." drinking culture amongst college students. We know that promotion and availability are the major factors that influence a person's decision to drink, so why would The Pride suggest our school start down this path? Apparently, Cundiff believes alcohol advertising would solve some funding issues. On the contrary, how many ads would the university have to sell to cover the cost of dealing with a problematic drinking culture on campus? R OCKS O N W HICH TO BUILD R ESPONSE Dear Jpditors, I write in response to Jennifer Acee's article entitled "Rocks on Which to Build, Threatened by Budget Cuts.!' In addition to cuts in student services such as the Early Outreach Program (EOP) featured in Acee's article, the budget crisis threatens access to higher education for many of our neediest and best qualified students like Graciela Nufiez through proposed student fee increases of up to 25% for undergraduates and 20% for graduate students. Also, ALL students will suffer the effects of the cuts if proposed reductions in the lecturer faculty are carried out. The university decided to ban promotional alcohol flyers on campus because they rightly acknowledged alcohol has long-term, negative impacts in college environments. Wouldn't it The Hawks in our be irrational, then, for the administration never really university to abandon this wanted disarmament, principle for a few advertistheir desire to overthrow ing dollars? If administraSaddam coupled with tion plans to negotiate their the need to display U.S. alcohol policy, they should military dominance with think critically about how our "shock and awe" it looks to ban promotional Here at CSUSM, 'tempocampaign never intended to flyers yet enter into paid rary" faculty represents give WMD inspections or agreements for alcohol over 50% of the faculty (256 peace a chance. Also, you lecturers vs. 180 tenure-line advertisements. failed to mention any of my faculty this spring). Last arguments regarding Bush's fall, about 60% of full-time failed policies here at home, CSUSM's current alcohol policy is not "primitive" as equivalent students (FTES) including screwing over were, enrolled in classes veterans like yourself on Cundiff suggests. It's actually quite progressive com- taught by lecturers. Needhealth benefits, education, less to say, neither the term a slumping economy, etc. pared to other universities that have thought with their "adjunct" nor "temporary" Wake up Mr. Dobbins! pocketbooks, ignored the properly describes our lecimpacts, and are now grap- turer faculty: 56 of our lecMatthew Black pling with the negative out- turers became eligible in the Junior, History comes. Those universities fall for three-year contracts are now dealing with a slew under the terms of the new A LCOHOL of alcohol-related problems, CFA/CSU Collective BarP OLICY including increased binge gaining Agreement, meanDear Editors, drinking, academic failure, ing that they have taught on our campus for a minimum I'm trying to sift through the violence, vandalism, and of six consecutive years. sexual assault. If you've illogical thought put forth Many more will become eliin Adrian CundifTs article seen any of the promotional gible this year. Of our 256 entitled "Selective Alcohol flyers that already turn up on lecturers, only 10 hold fullPolicy". Apparently, Cun- our campus, with promises time (15 unit) unconditional of cheap drinks and halfdiff believes it's unfair that naked women, you'd realize contracts, which guarantee In The Loop is able to proit's no coincidence that 90% them greater job security. mote student organizations' of campus rapes (nationsocial events in restaurant ally) involve alcohol use By this time in the spring bars while The Pride is by the victim and/or assail- semester, it is usual - with prohibited from doing so. ant. These are no doubt the the exception of a handful However, The Pride can same types of promotions of departments - for lecturand does accept advertising that could be printed in our ers to be notified of their from local restaurants that student newspaper if the tentative assignments for serve alcohol or have a bar. policy is changed. CSUSM the fall. This year, however, Last time I checked, The is a young campus, with I hear more and more lecturPride simply has a policy the opportunity to develop ers have been informed by to not accept explicit alco- sound policies now that their departments that their hol advertising or include create a safe and healthy fall assignments might be alcohol-specific promotions environment for all students reduced or eliminated. How from those restaurants, and in the years to come. The does CSUSM plan to make nor can In The Loop, so university should stay firm up for the cuts in instruction what's unfair about that? with their existing alcohol represented by a reduction policy. in lecturer faculty? The plan As a student, I've never is to (1) increase class size, seen Rick Moore's In The Overall, the article purports (2) increase tenure-line facLoop advertise "2 for 1 an inequity that doesn't ulty teaching load, and (3) drinks" or explicitly proeven exist and puts forth an use TAs at very low wages mote drinking, nor should overly simplistic solution to cover lower division they, and nor should The that I hope CSUSM deci- classes. (It is important to Pride. However, CundifTs sion-makers see beyond. note that giving preference solution to this so-called The university should not in class assignments to TAs "selective alcohol policy" allow any sector of the over lecturers - when teachis that all parties mentioned campus to become a venue ing is not a requirement for should just be allowed to for alcohol advertisers to a degree - is in violation of promote alcohol. But Cunthe Contract's hiring priortarget students. diff couldn't be more wrong. ity. CFA's position is that Alcohol advertising is one TAs who carry out teaching Jessica Ripley of the major factors that responsibilities for a course Senior, Sociology contributes to a normative should be hired as lecturers loads, as well as reductions bly Representative for San and compensated accord- in assignments and possible Marcos, The State Capitol, ingly.) layoffs of lecturers. Find Room 4130, Sacramento, out which of your instruc- CA 95814 Are these changes neces- tors here in San Marcos sary? Consider the follow- have been / are lecturers Mayra Besosa ing: and consider: they might CFA Lecturer Representano longer be here to teach tive The projected total cost and support you when you of implementing CMS return in the fall. (PeopleSoft) for San Marcos through 2007 is Both Chancellor Reed $10,822,300. and Governor Davis have expressed a commitment At this point, San Marcos to preserving instruction has implemented only about throughout the CSU at its 20% of this program, leav- current level. Do not permit ing approximately $1.5 mil- local decisions on our lion a year in expenditures campus to betray this comuntil 2007 that could be mitment. The Legislature, allocated instead to cover the CSU Board of Trustees the cost of 300 class sec- and the San Marcos Admintions a year. istration all need to hear from you. The annual operating budget for this campus is Write to: $53 million. For a budget this size, the norm in the Alexander Gonzalez, PresiCSU is that about $21 mil- dent, CSUSM lion is spent on faculty salaries. San Marcos, however, Charles Reed, Chancellor actually spends only about of the California State Uni$17 million in instructional versity, 401 Golden Shores, faculty salaries. CSUSM Long Beach, CA 90802 could use this $4 million savings towards meeting the Board of Trustees of the budget crisis. 1 California State University, T 401 Golden Shores, Long I urge you to help secure Beach, CA 90802 the continuation of access R and quality of instruction Gray Davis, Governor of Ä at CSUSM by opposing California, The State Capis the proposed increases in tol, Sacramento, CA 95814 coniaci student fees, class size and The JPri€iG pride@csusm.edu tenure-line faculty teaching Mark Wyland, State Assemor at 760-750-«099 Have«in opinion? Share it with us. Email The Pride at pride@csusm.edu W ANTED PCI HAL ORL TTU OO s u0T R AN* P HS ETO RS S f obmcco destroys the Invironmeiifc? 2 5 3 f#ars IsmmzmgeMitikisfcr* $i$*£*tt* b utt t o fecmpom. 5 00,000 aeawof toxmt m Xmt is tobasoo farming mm ys&r; 9 51 o BmzBm tobacco is treated with i mthfl htm&<li f d epletes t he o*one l&fm« 7 t r i l l i o n ferns f&fN&r is for mmy year, 1 i l l 8 tmm fytimmtem c at dotm f or tobacco #o*§t$<* curing. 3 00 e ifiarttt«s i^produoeg ft« mm txm* Nationally, 717,000 18-24 year olds are current smokers. Make a difference for the earth, Live t&b&cco~£cee * f o f * t i nvolved, c ontact: jf&ftnèy PM} 6 31-5000 mt. 1 421 j mniviutzcmimi t ycllnlc « org PmM w mmm ùmrnm & mm %mm �Library Responses to Your Suggestions (April 2003) The university library appreciates the time students have taken during the last six months to offer their suggestions, ideas and complaints regarding the library collections and services (in italics below). We hope the following responses shed some light on our continuing effort to serve your information needs. population we had in 1997/98, so we're long overdue for adequate space. With the current space and the existing size of our university community, it is not possible to have a quiet library. We try to reduce the noise in some spaces by designating quiet study zones. Those don't work well because noise-related events sometimes occur there, or because groups of people walk through them en route to other (noisier) locations. On the day we received your suggestion, we ordered padding for the metal strip and installed it as soon as it arrived. We are sorry you were hurt! Thanks for bringing this to our attention! reflect teaching interests, to which we are very responsive.) Still, the Beatles are central to late 20thcentury popular music, so we will acquire these two CDs and we'll throw in Meet the Beatles too, so we have their early period represented. Feedback on staff assistance: New York Times Bestseller Beowulf by Seamus Heaney. This is a great 2 CD version, for my English Literature class, and there's a movie on CD too. My teacher said she couldn't find this treasure herself Library grounds: The patio lawn area outside the libraryfrontdoor is very pleasant. I would like to see more benches there, possibly between the grass plots. There are not enough seats there; I'd say there could be 8-10 more benches! We like the courtyard area too and we know students enjoy the benches. We forwarded your request to the campus unit responBonnie Biggs, Assistant to the We are fortunate that within a sible for campus construction, Dean and Coordinator for Public year we will be in a space 5-1/2 enhancements and renovations. Services - Library. times larger than the one we now Here is a response from Russ Please have longer hours on the occupy. There we will be able The library has two copies of Decker, Director and Executive to designate large areas as quiet weekend! I.e. open earlier. Seamus Heaney's translation of Dean of Planning, Design and study zones ~ areas that are not Beowulf in print. The electronic Construction: Asking that the Library be open thoroughfares to other spaces. We Beowulf CD is on our "wish list." longer is one of the most frequent have tried to ban cell phone noise I want to thank Maria at Cir- We purchased several higher priThank you for the student sugsuggestions we receive. We rec- from the Library. Our attempts culation for explaining my card/ ority resources for medieval stud- gestion. I agree with the student. ognize the demand for additional are more unsuccessful than ever. faculty privileges to me - it is the ies this year (we're still building a My office looks out onto the hours but staffing and budget do In the U.S. cell phone lines now first time I have had a clear under- basic collection.) courtyard as does yours. For my not allow us to add hours beyond outnumber landlines. In the new standing of the Circuit system. part I don't see as many students the additional hours we *do* pro- library, we will designate quiet Maria isfriendlyand competent. I believe that adding faxing using the courtyard, as I would vide at the end of each semester study areas and ask those using services to either the library or expect. I think it may have to when we extend our open hours those areas to turn off their cell The staff here is very friendly copy center would be very help- do with the rigid way that the from 68.5 hours to 76.5 (8 hrs phones before entering them. and positive! It is a joy to visit ful to many of us busy students lawn is broken up into squares. extra). The extended hours have Within the Kellogg Library we the library. - parents. A charge of $1.00 per Due to that design, the benches been: Sat & Sun 11 am - 5 pm will have staff assigned to enforce page could be assessed. I know are forced into the center of the and Mon - Thurs 8 am - 10 pm. the quiet study policy in desigWe like to hear that our patrons I would take advantage of it if it courtyard and lined up along the nated areas. receive the service they deserve were available. Thank you. main thoroughfare. As much as I We did set our hours after conand the information they need! agree that the courtyard could be sultation with Palomar College What's with the mess? We think Maria is great too! We agree. We checked with the enhanced in a number of ways, I Library and try to complement Thanks for sharing this. Mail and Copy Center, located in don't believe that the University our hours with theirs so that stuPatrons of the library need the Foundation Classroom Build- should do anything to change dents have a place to study on to stop eating in the library and I don > like libraries but since ing, and they do offer fax services. the Craven Hall courtyard at this weekends. We will do our best to computer cubbies. There is food my enrollment at CSUSMI have For local numbers, the charge is time. The purpose and the use of maintain current hours when we left around the computer monitors taken advantage of it. Due to the $1.00 for the first page and 25 the courtyard will likely change, move to the new library building, and the keyboards are greasy. courtesy of your entire staff (espe- cents for additional pages, for long with the relocation of the library where our existing staff will be cially Alison - she is phenomenal) distance, $2.00 for the first page and the remodeling of the space, covering more than five times as Please get with computing ser- I have found a great place to get and 50 cents for additional pages, to become a one-stop student sermuch square footage as we have vices and have someone come and homework done and search for and for international, $5.00 for the vices center. now. clean the mouse. On some of the all the information I need. Thank first page and $1.00 for additional computers, the mice are so dirty it you. pages. You can reach the Copy As you know there will be a Where are the quiet areas? We is difficult to search and becomes Center by calling 750-4545. significant amount of seating need more! a waste of time. Cheryl was a great help to me. associated with the Kellogg Café She was very nice and patient Records keeping: in the new library. I believe that I find it very rude and irritatThe library needs to be cleaned with me. many of the students that are ing when people use their cell up. All the books are dusty and Why isn't my name and address taking breaks from their study or phones in the library. Attempting the carpet is stained. Where are Alison and Cheryl are Cal State up to date in the library data- research in the library will use the to study, read andfocus in a quiet your cleaning personnel? San Marcos students who serve base? space associated with the new café area (which a library is known as Information Assistants in the rather than using the Craven Hall for) is very difficult when a person Our Information Assistants are Library, helping students navigate Until just recently, the library courtyard. Also, it is likely that is taking and making calls from assigned to periodically clean the the sea of electronic information database was not connected to some use related to student servarious areas within. A solution computer areas. Although we available through the Library's the campus Banner database, so vices will occur in the courtyard to enforce these rules, which I have a defined food-and-drink databases. Thanks for recogniz- we depended on patrons to update when the one-stop shop is opened, understand are already in place, is policy, which specifies drinks ing their customer service skills in their information with us directly. such as queuing for campus tours undoubtedly needed. Maybe more in screw top or non-spillable a public way! Now, when student information is for prospective students and par"visible " and dominant signs are containers only, and no food, changed in Enrollment Services ents or overflow lines at registraa start to act against this unfortu- we cannot adequately enforce Guest borrower rates: on Banner, it is automatically tion times or the beginning of nate, inconsiderate conduct. it now. Hosting many users in downloaded into the library data- semesters. These uses will drive our small space adds to the dirt Please start a senior's member- base. This has taken a lot of time some of the decisions regarding Please keep students from dimension, as litter invites more ship rate. and work but we know we'll be the enhancement of the Craven engaging in conversations while litter. The Kellogg Library cafe able to serve our students better Hall courtyard. using the Information Island com- will be an inviting area, and one Guest borrower cards at Cal with this seamless interface. puters. It is really disruptive! we hope that students will use as State San Marcos cost $30 for a their venue for eating. Within year. Compared to SDSU and Please, for the Love of God, the Kellogg Library, we will have UCSD, who also don't offer Place an ad start enforcing the quiet in "Quiet staff designated to enforce the senior discounts, this is a tremen- in The Pride« Study Area"—I am sick of having capped-drink and no-food policy, dous bargain. We're unable to Its fun, cheap, and it will make people like you. Display to constantly police areas deemed as well as staff designated to toss reduce this already low price but ad rates start as low as $25.00 and classifieds start at for study where many inconsider- litter and to report spills as soon as hope you will avail yourself of our $10. Students get a 10% discount! YIPEE! ate students take phone calls, play they occur. services and growing collection in music/computers and converse the new Kellogg Library. A ttention graduating s eniors incessantly. Seriously, this is Ouch! friends, and family! totally annoying and disrupts Need more resources! The Pride will b e publishing a many, many earnest students. Dear Dean of Library: There is Signs alone don't do it - enforce! a metal base at the entrance of the Need Beatles music for class- special g raduation issue Have someone walk around and library, which is so dangerous. I room use. Please order Abbey o n May 6,2003. Congratulatory a ds will be available for sale, to be hush these jerks! hit my leg once by a mistake and Road and Sgt. Peppers. published in that issue only. it was sore for a while. I hope Please see o ur advertising link at We appreciate these concerns. you think of covering that with a Surprisingly, no one has asked The space we currently occupy soft thing to prevent any injury. us before to acquire Beatles w ww.csusm.edu/prideforrates a nd deadlines. Don't forget y our ^^ was designed for the student Thanks a lot. recordings (our collections tend to CSUSM s tudent discount of 10% off all ads! Maria assisted me with finding some journal articles that I needed. Her willingness to help me, her pleasant attitude, and the way she went out of her way was outstanding! People now days have no concept of customer service or just being helpful and polite. 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Title A name given to the resource The Pride April 22, 2003 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource The cover stories of the Vol. 10x, No. 27 edition of The Pride highlight what could happen to the paper in light of budget cuts and opportunities at the Career Assessment Center on campus. (Note: This year was misidentified as Vol. 10 It should have been numbered Vol. 11, it has been entered as Vol. 10x to make the distinction between the volumes clear.) 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 budget campus newspaper Career Assessment Center Pioneer spring 2003 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/1cf0e0b8ecfff225dd41cdedcf6a3425.pdf a95d520006141a6d2520ec2d926832fd PDF Text Text Where's the Booze? Part Three The Opinion ...SEE PAGE 7 J¡y I n© •p|j| M^^ Republican Senator Dennis Hollingsworth on Campus mam R ECEIVED JH^^ ^Ê^^ wwwxsusm.edu/pride/ Movie Review Better Luck Tomorrow ...SEE PAGE 5 Cesar Chavez CSUSM Celebrates Chavez Holiday ...SEE PAGE 2 0 ___ TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2003 M AR 30 P ^ O ^ u Library & JWI A I f l # l f C %r Hollingsworth used another | R epublican's example, State Senator Tom | M cClintock, to explain the deficit. He said that in order to understand the budget, there are three numbers that people should know. The first number (21) represents the percentage of growth in both population and inflation that California has V OL.X N 0.28 Pride Staff Writer th Due to the current deficit, Hollingsworth was apprehensive to make any predictions about the future of education in California, including at CSUSM. He called such predictions "wild guesses." He explained that the state legislature has not yet pieced together the budget, saying that it is not usually formally drafted until July. Hollingsworth added that sometimes, such as last year, the budget was not finished until September. v Nominations Due for Outstanding Professor AwardARTIN By GABRIEL M By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer The CSUSM College Republicans welcomed California State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth to campus- last Thursday in order to discuss the state's current budget deficit and some possible solutions. Hollingsworth, a Republican who is in his first term of office, represents the 36 district, an area that spans from Temecula to El Cajon. An audience of 15 to 20 club members listened to Hollingsworth's speech, which touched on how the budget will affect CSUSM and how California found itself in this position on the fourth floor of Academic Hall on Thursday afternoon. He also explained the plans that Republicans have for fixing the current budget situation. € S tudents talking to Special A gent Foxworth at her FBI c areer booth. S taff photo by M artha S arabia CSUSM Job Fair Copes With Crazy Weather By MARTHA SARABIA members looking for a job, regards to the weather," had to cope with varying Wells said. She also added weather that changed from that the reason to have the The 4 annual CSUSM sunny, to cloudy and windy, fair every year was for the Job Fair happened in the to even drizzle. students. midst of the unexpected and changing weather. Cherine Heckman, A The campus was prepared director of the office of and nother booth attendee SUSM m for the fair at Founders' admissions, said laughingly agreed Cwith Wells. ember John Plaza, as the event was of the weather, "We are just L. Bowman Jr., College set up a day prior to the ^lappy that it didn't snow." of Education outreach event and stack parking oordinator, made a comeback, but the Although Pam Wells, tche weather, staid,as"Despite cold weather surprised the associate director of the turn-out." i w a good attendees. career and assessment center and coordinator Nevertheless, some The event, which was of this event, recognized booth attendees described advertised as the largest the effect of the weather he negative of North County job fair, during the event, she did tthe weather oneffect job the brought 90 companies and not consider it as affecting f Special their 165 representatives the fair's overall outcome. Eair. Foxworth andAgent rika to CSUSM. These "I think it was successful. recruiter said that FtBI he representatives, students I think that people were weather had "cut the career as well as community veiy well natured with fair short" but that she Lead Editor th experienced since Governor Gray Davis took office in 1999. The second number (28) is the percentage of revenue growth in the past four years. The final number (36) is the percentage of growth in spending since 1999. The rest of his explanation rested on the belief that spending has created this deficit and that cutting both spending and taxes will rectify the debt. Davis was subtlety blamed for the deficit at times, but Hollingsworth's speech mostly was focused on the Democrats' favoring of tax increases, which he believes are not a solution to the problem. Hollingsworth handed out the "Budget Briefs" of the was looking forward to coming back again. Also, David Fogelson, Peace Corps regional recruiter, said jokingly, "Maybe if you guys can turn the temperature down a little bit," there would be more people at the fair. The job fair, which took place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, gave opportunities and ideas to many looking for a job or internships in the near future. "I like the idea... I wouldn't know where to start [to find a job]," said Amy Nikhomvanh, a junior accounting major, of the opportunities that the fair gave her. Nikhomvanh also said that she didn't have See JOB FAIR, page 2 Nominations for the Harry E. Brakebill Award Outstanding Professor Award are due by this Thursday, May 1. This award is named after a founding member of the Cal State San Marcos foundation board and former CSU executive vice chancellor, Harry E. Brakebill. The award has been handed out since 1993, and has replaced the outstanding professor award. Eight professors have been nominated so far this year. The award is given every October to a faculty member who has made exceptional contributions to their students, discipline, and community. The teacher's record as an educator is considered above anything else, but the creative quality of their teaching, their service to the campus and outside communities, and the quality of their outside research is also taken into consideration. Typically, around 11 professors compete for the award. The nominees will spend the summer compiling a dossier, which is reviewed by the selection committee before a winner is announced in October. A teacher can be nominated by a present Senate Republican office table breaking down the or former student or by in order to explain how the current budget. The table a colleague. The only Republicans hope to bring deducted . Indian gaming teachers who cannot be California out of its deficit. revenues that Davis has nominated are who The handout, generated claimed will produce a have received tthoseward he a Feb. 26 of this year, disputed figure of 1.5 in the past or sit on the shows both the governor's billion in the general fund, s committee. proposed budget and deferring the payment of Telection who makes he person Senate Republican budget the transportation loan, a recommendation has proposal. a cut in a majority of to write a letter to the proposed tax increases academic senate office, The focus of the handout See BRAKEBILL, See SENATOR, page 2 was on the Republican's page 3 �The STATS UNiYgmtiY SAN M&ÑCOS E ditorial S taff Lead Editors Aly$$a Finkelstein & Martha Sarabia Design Sc Photo Editor Desmond Barca News Editor Gail Tarantino Feature Editor Jennifer Acee Arts Editor Chris Martin Opinion < & Assistant Design Editor Jason Padilla Spanish Editor Martha Sarabia Sports Editor Jessica Pride S taff W riters Jared ; Thompson» v ^ vH Brownlee, Jeanne R. 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The ¡$tate SPride Cal an Marcos 33B ^ í n Oaks Valley Road S miMmm, CA/92Ö96-0Ö01 Phone; |760) 750-6099?; Fax: (760) 750^345 E -mail: p r i d e @ c s u s m . e d u »* » i 1 '* f ; -, out to the CSUSM fair but was happy because many students J o b F a i r from page 1 were interested in joining her resume with her but that his organization as soon as she was gathering information Agency representatives also possible. * in order to know where to apply talked about the annual event. for a part-time job at a later "Every year we are planning fiven though resumes were time. Another student, senior to come here," said Masako not being taken in the booth, Lizel Bacuetes, said, "I think Kawasaki-Trevino, community one of the most visited tables it's good because there are a lot resource specialist of Interfaith during the fair was that of the of people who really don't look Community Services. Fogelson, FBI. Foxworth said that several for a job because they are too also said, "It's a good fair for hundred people had visited her lazy to do it but since it's out us." Fogelson said that this that day. "I think that a lot of here they can get a job now." was the first time he had been people, because of the state of CSUSM Celebrates Cesar Chavez's Holiday Despite Budget Problems affairs, are becoming very interested in the federal government and serving their, country," Foxworth said of her booth's popularity. , CSUSM colleges and offices also had their booths out. This was the case for admissions and records and the College of Education, represented by Heckman and Bowman, respectively. Heckman said of the fair, "It's an excellent idea. It serves Cal State San Marcos students and also it serves the community." Bowman was recruiting futuie teachers and said that regardless of the budget cuts right now, there were many schools being built, which might open up future opportunities. The cold made some recruiters and students leave earlier than expected, as many tables were emptied before 4 p.m. At times, the wind even tried to take down some of the tents. Ballet Folklorico Nanahuatzin - Chavez's celebration. S taff photo by M artha S arabia. Nevertheless, students and Nevertheless, the organizers By MARTHA SARABIA* companies seemed -to have found a way to bring a ballet Although Bills' position done the best they could to Lead Editor folklorico, speakers, and a in the administration might withstand the weather. Regardless of budget prob- mariachi, as well as food, in change with the opening of lems that almost ended the order to celebrate. The ballet campus housinjg in the fall, he According to Wells, for annual campus celebration, folklorico performed for free; said, "I'll always be involved the past 11 years CSUSM CSUSM commemorated the MEChA paid for the Aztec with Cesar's, celebration on has had a tradition of day of the famous farm work- dancers. ASI paid for the food campus." In fact, he has been hosting a job fair for the involved with the three campus- students. The last four ers' leader, Cesar Chavez. and the mariachi. wide Chavez's celebrations. He years have differed from Exactly ten years after Chavez's death and taking advantage of The celebration started at 5 also added, "My view is that this tradition, as the fair has the inauguration of his com- p.m. with the Ballet Folklorico the campus should be a celebra- been open to the general memorative stamp from the Nanahuatzin, which performed tory community and should public. United States Postal Service in many Mexican traditional celebrate different values and Los Angeles, the campus event dances such as "el sinaloense." different cultures." In addition, Sponsors of this event took place on April 23 outside This ballet group included chil- according to Bills, there is an were CSUSM, North of the Dome. dren as well as adults. ongoing effort to have the grant County Times, Geico Direct, reinstated for next year's event. North County Inland and Late last November, there Then one of the presenters Coastal, Enterprise rentwas a $57,000 grant for the and Chavez' niece, Leticia Mariachi del Sol completed a-car, and the San Marcos campus festivities. However, Maldonado Stamos, presented the musical component of the Chamber of Commerce. the CSUSM Cesar Chavez "A Tribute to Cesar Chavez." event. The mariachi performed The North County Times Commemoration Committee, She said that Chavez was not songs like El rey, Ana Maria posted an advertisement made up of students and fac- a Hispanic leader but a leader se fue a la playa, and Amor to the outside community. ulty, were notified on Dec. 4, for everyone. "He had goals eterno between 6 p.m. and 7 Each company attending 2002 that tKe grant had been that were global, not limited by p.m. At 8 p.m., there was a the fair paid $75 for its cancélled because of the gov- religion, race, or ethnicity," said candle light vigil at the Chavez booth. ernor's budget cuts. Therefore, Maldonado. She also talked stfatue. Mario Aguilar was the the plans fot having different about the power of Chavez, master of ceremonies and there workshops in order to educate who was able to influence so were readings by Silverio Haro, people about the farm workers' many lives and made reference Edward Pohlert, and Joseph leader were cancelled. Regard- to the way that many people see Cordero. During the 2-hour Senator less of this, the committee Chavez, as "a common man long vigil, there was also an Hollingsworth Aztec dancing performance. found a way to celebrate the day with an uncommon vision." with a very limited budget. f rom page 1 Tim Bills, assistant dean of MEChA,'ASI, the office of Celia Martinez, MEChA students received recognition the dean of students, CSUSM for 2004, as well as a (Movimiento estudiantil chi- for his support of the annual arts and lecture series, and the "Seven-percent Acrosscano de Aztlán) secretary, event from Maldonado. Maldo- San Diego Cesar E. Chavez the-Board Reduction." and Olga Martinez, MEChA nado emphasized the work that Commemoration Committee The across-the-board Cesar Chavez representative, Bills has put into the organiza- sponsored this event. reduction refers to a described the organization of tion of the annual celebration 7 percent decrease in the event. Olga, who attended and gave him a copy of the This week, as an extension of spending overall that can the weekly meetings in order to newly inaugurated Chavez Chavez celebration, Dr. Richard be alleviated through coordinate the event, said that stamp. Bills later said, "I want Griswold del Castillo, professor any combination of the celebration was not held on to reinforce what one of the of Chicana and Chicano stud- programs funded by the March 31, which is Chavez's speakers said today: Cesar and ies at SDSU, as well as writer state government, not 7 state holiday, because "we were his movement sought justice of many books about Mexican percent in each program. on spring break." Besides, she for all backgrounds, for every- Americans, is presenting his Hollingsworth did not said that this day was chosen one." Bills also emphasized the lecture, titled "Reflections on identify any specific because of the stamp inaugura- importance of Chavez's values, the 10 Anniversary of Cesar programs. tion. Celia also said that "things which include service to others, Chavez' Passing." This event were going to be different; we sacrifice, a preference to help will take place on Wednesday, The state senate is were going to have workshops." the most needy, determination, April 30 at 4 p.m. in Academic Also, there were plans to bring non-violence, tolerance, respect Hall, Room 102, and is sponSee SENATOR, page 4 in elementary and high school for life, celebrating community, sored by the arts and lecture students as they did last year. knowledge, and innovation. series. 4 th �NEWS THE PRIDE Tuesday, April 29,2003 3 C SUSM C ONTEMPLATING PILOT P ROGRAM President Gonzalez's Suggestions By GAIL TARANTINO News Editor lems are being used as an excuse to push it." Diehr reported, "Initial faculty interest in the pilot proAmid the rumors and specula- gram has waned as [the faculty] tion that are circulating among think through the impacts on prothe faculty, the CSUSM Academic grams and workload." Senate is in the process of seating a task force in order to examine Gonzalez's original suggesPresident Alexander Gonzalez's tion did have budget implications dream of having a pilot program according to Montanari, who said that would result in more inno- the suggestions "killed two birds vative academic programs at with one stone," and added "the CSUSM. Gonzalez's suggestions programs would make the school of changing three unit classes to distinctive and help the budget four units and of eliminating upper situation." division general education courses in an Academic Senate meeting Montanari acknowledged the last fall have led to concerns and faculty's resistance to the pilot proapprehension among the faculty gram, but feels that is partly due to and their union, the California the misunderstanding of GonzaFaculty Association (CFA). lez's suggestions. He explained that the suggestions "were just The "Pilot Campus Initiative examples of the possible changes Task Force" is not scheduled to [that] the pilot program could address any specific academic make and nothing more." or pedagogical changes until the fall of 2003, said John R. "Dick" Montanari explained that the Montanari, chair of the academic university has "permission from senate and professor of manage- the chancellor's office to submit ment in the college of business proposals that make us distincadministration (CoBA). tive." He also said, "The faculty would have a strong impact, if not Rumors on campus that the pilot the determining impact on any program is seeking to eliminate proposals," because any changes the language requirement and to to the curriculum would need facexclude CSUSM from the CSU ulty approval. system are untrue. "The pilot program was Gonzalez's idea in When asked if the pilot program an attempt to develop a means for and task force would continue making this campus distinctive," since Gonzalez is leaving the Montanari explained, adding that university, Montanari said it's up academic programs and teaching to the new president, "If the new philosophies are areas in which to president doesn't want it, it won't accomplish this. continue." He is hopeful that after Gonzalez leaves CSUSM, George Diehr, CFA president the faculty might think it safer to and professor of management examine the program and its posscience in the CoBA, said that sibilities. "Gonzalez's goal is to increase the faculty teaching load," and "even The chancellor's office views though there has been pressure, the pilot program as a test and, if faculty has been able to resist, it is successful, a possible model however the recent budget prob- for other campuses. But Diehr y Concern Faculty says that once a program, which increases the faculty's workload, is established, the administration would be reluctant to have it discontinued. Diehr explained that changing courses from three units to four would decrease the number of classes required for some degrees, but it does not decrease the total number of units required to graduate. The increase in class units would come from the elimination of the upper division general education (UDGE) courses. The nine UDGE units would shift to the major courses. Diehr also said that this suggestion is not meant to be applied uniformly because the CoBA already has four unit classes, so there is some question as to which colleges and departments would adapt this model. compensation, Montanari said that each department would make their own decisions and adjust its curriculum so courses would retain their value. *He repeated that increasing classes to four units and eliminating the UDGE were just suggestions, and that unless proposed by the task force, they are only topics for discussion. Montanari added, "Since this is an academic institution, most of the things to make it distinctive have to do with education," and the "changes could be pedagogical and not necessarily have to involve increasing units or changing content." ~ Montanari believes that innovative and distinctive programs would help the university recruit students and faculty as well as attract funding. He says the goal of the pilot program is for CSUSM "to become more inclusive not According to Diehr, increasing exclusive." classes from three to four units increases the workload for both The members of the pilot faculty and students, and "for the campus initiative task force are extra unit to be meaningful the Spencer McWilliams, Keith Trufaculty must be involved." jillo, Gabriela Sonntag, Peggy Kelly, Wenyuh Tsay, Wayne Some faculty members are ^Aitken, Sharon Hamill, Richard understandably nervous about Riehl, Robert Sheath and David proposals that eliminate classes Barsky. A vacancy for a represenbecause of the threat to their tative from student affairs is in the jobs. Diehr pointed out that the process of being filled. CSU system would save a lot of money if they could increase the Once the task force is comfaculty workload and not have to plete, they will take over and the compensate them for it. He said academic senate waits for their that CSUSM already spends four proposals. Montanari personally to six million less on faculty com- supports tfre pilot program and pensation than the CSU campuses is excited about the opportunity of Bakersfield, Sonoma and Stan- to make CSUSM the "school of islaus, which are comparable to choice" for students and faculty CSUSM in budget and size. alike. However, before the task force can begin exploring pedaWhen asked about the depart- gogical and academic changes, ment application of class unit the concerns and questions of the changes and losses in faculty faculty need to be assuaged. Cal State Cares Week Shows Local Support BRAKEBILL from page 1 stating how they know the nominee, why they deserve the award, and if the nominator is a student, any classes they have taken with , the nominee. They also should help the nominated teacher gather the letters of support they need, as it can be awkward for the nominee to solicit these on their own. Occasionally, a teacher decides not to participate, due to the amount of work involved in compiling a dossier. The dossier, due by the first week of September, is the only thing the selection committee looks at while making its selection. It contains the nomination letter, a statement of the nominees' teaching philosophy, their curriculum, letters of support from colleagues and students, and evidence of their contributions as educators, professionals, and members of the community. The selection committee was chosen through election in the academic senate this spring and is composed of one teacher from each CSUSM college, one part-time professor, one former winner of the Brakebill award, one librarian, one student representative from ASI, and one administrator. The members of the committee are not allowed to nominate anyone. They review the dossiers and make their recommendation to the president, who announces the winner to the campus community during the first week of October. The university provides funds to award the winner. The amount has changed over the years; last year it was $1500. The winner will also receive a wall plaque. All Brakebill recipients' portraits are hung in the first floor of Craven Hall. The portrait unveiling and presentation of the award are held at an official ceremony on campus. By JARED THOMP- staff. All clothing will that ASI will promptly in need, for free." . conducive to dona- because of the poor SON go directly to needy decide "where the tions." weather conditions, Pride Staff Writer families, and not * to clothes will go, John Gehris, a ASI assures that once a profit based thrift depending on what third year psychology For those students a decision is made type of clothes" were major, and a member who did not see the regarding the destinaAssociated Stu- store. contributed. Brown of the ASI program- event's advertising, tion of the clothes, the dents, Inc. (ASI) sponsored a clothing drive Although as of continued, "[ASI] ming board, views whether In the Loop information will be last week as a part of today, ASI has not will be looking for the week as a success or the flyers that were provided for any stuCal State Cares week, decided on an exact local shelters, bat- saying, "I would say posted and handed dents who would like a Cal State University destination for the tered women's homes, we did pretty good out the week prior to to make additional system-wide attempt clothes, ASI President etc...All clothes will c onsidering... t he the event, or who did donations. to show a collected Jocelyn Brown says go directly to people weather wasn't real not want to contribute effort in community outreach. Earn $1,000 - $ 2 r 000for your Student Group Cool Voor i n just 3 hours! After four days of College fundraising made Simple, S afe and Free, accepting charitable contributions in the Multiple fundraising options available. No carwashes. No raffles> Just success! Dome and the ASI Fundraising dates are filling quickly. Get with the programs that work! Look for office, approximately our new store 600 articles of clothopening in April at 318 Pier View Way ing were gathered in Oceanside from the CSUSM Your Trusted Source for College Fundraising. community, including Santa Fe Rd San Marcos, C A 92069 students, faculty, and 8 8 8 - 9 2 3 - 3 2 3 8 • www.campusfundraiser.com Let Us O campus 760-736-8899 Bubbles MILK TEA • FLAVORED TEA • SNOW/SMOOTHIES • SLUSH • PUDDING DRINK • JUKE • HOT DRINKS • SNACKS �North County Supports Its Troops ByMEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer showing support. 130 attendees, one-third of which deployed servicemen, The church keeps pictures of their servicemen on the walls of the sanctuary, and began a membership drive in order to invite people to a place to pray and find fellowship during the war. The families also bonded together to pray for their loved onesfightingin Iraq. also encouraging other companies to provide donations to the Also on base, there have been deployed troops or their families. many groups that have been / focusing on assisting military The arts of the county have families. One such group, Career tried to support the troops as Focus, has been working to find well. The California Center for employment for the spouses of the Arts in Escondido has set up deployed sewicemen. Another several programs in order to raise group, Financial Management, money to provide entertainment is providing information to for the troops and their families, balance budgets and consolidate Ten percent of membership debts. Women, Infants and B Clear, a business based in San contributions received between Children (WIC) and the YMCA Diego, donated $23,000 worth April 8 and June 30 will be donated are helping to find daycare for of its products to the troops to to providefreetickets for families the children, both on and off Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) of Camp Pendleton Marines, base and to provide further aid Miramar. The company produces Arts can be a therapeutic release for the families. Also, Military effervescent vitamin supplements, during a stressful time. Alejandra Outreach Ministries is providing an energy product that claims Mulhern, a Marine Corps spouse, information on obtaining food, to prevent jet lag, refuel and re- said in a press release, "For those diapers and other necessities. hydrate. The company also has few hours that my children and I set up a support system for the enjoy live artistic performances, A local church in Fallbrook, soldiers' families by donating the our minds will be transported Grace Baptist Church, had about product to the families. B Clear is from our daily lives to a tranquil are Living in San Diego County, it is hard to deny the absence of many of the troops that have been deployed to Iraq in the recent war. Just as hard to miss has been the large amount of support seen around the community. From yellow ribbons to entertainment venues, and even here at CSUSM, North County has been making an effort to support those who have put their lives on the line. When the war began, a few patriots were at the gates of Camp Pendleton to offer their support daily. Dressed in red, white and blue, these citizens were at the gates of the base as early as dawn. They were there for about a week - an innovative method of time and place." now 4 Here at CSUSM, there has also been a noticeable change. In many classes, at least one student has either had to . withdraw because of deployment or has had a lovedone overseas. Last month, the campus veteran's association set up a table in order to send letters to the troops to show CSUSM's support. This community has used a variety of ways to support the troops. Whether through group support or entertainment, the support has been felt both by the families and the troops themselves, [The North County Times contributed to this article.] San Diego Blood Bank: May Blood Drives By ARACELI CATALAN rise to the call of duty, to Pride StaffWriter help both their military troops and other civilians Now is the time to give who need blood," said back to the community and affiliated Colonel Michael donate blood for those in Fitzpatrick, director of need. In the time of war and the armed services blood blood shortages, donating program office, in a quote blood is something vital from the San Diego Blood and yet neglected; people Bank brochure. do not realize that blood is needed nationwide and CSUSM Associated around the world. While Students Incorporated all blood types are sought (ASI) will host the bifor donation, individuals annual San Diego Blood who have the blood types Bank blood drive, which of 0 + and ABO blood will take place at CSUSM types are most needed, on Monday, May 5, and "We hope civilians will Thursday, May 8. The location will be at the Dome parking lot near the disabled parking area between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Students and faculty are encouraged to come out and donate their blood for a worthy cause: "The process of blood donation is very safe. The decision to donate is usually harder than the action itself. Prospective blood donation candidates will fill out a quick, pre-screening application prior to the actual blood donation. The SD Blood Bank will have qualified nurses guiding individuals through the pre-screening process, to see if candidates are qualified to donate blood," stated Glay E. Glay, the CSUSM coordinator of the blood drive and vice president of external affaire of ASI. Glay also noted, "one donation can save up to 3 lives!" to donation. Amini physical examination is required with the pre-screening process. Following the passing of pre-screening, the actual drawing facility is set in a safe and sterile environment in the SD Blood Bank mobile bus For more infoimation about the blood drawing requirements, please refer to the San Diego blood bank website at: All prospective interested http://www.sandiegoblo donors should be at least odbank.org/blood_donors/ 17-yeare-old and Weigh at requirements.php. least 110 lbs. Identification verification is needed prior Refreshments are available after the blood donation and a limited edition of "Fearless" tshirts will be given away to donors Please contact Glay E Glay at (760) 7504996 in order to schedule an appointment or come into Commons 203 Glay also commented "The act of giving is more sacred than receiving We should be selfless by reaching out to people in time of need, We are blessed with good health, so one pint of blood is a huge difference. It will save a life." Senator Hollingsworth from page 2 made up of 15 Republicans and 25 Democrats. In order for a bill to pass, these proposals need the support, of 27 senators. In the assembly, which is made up of 32 Republicans and 48 democrats, 57 votes are required to pass a bill. After his speech, the senator opened the floor to questions. The questions ranged in subject from the Indian gaming revenue "to the idea that Davis' re-election platform was based on a surplus that was later proven to not exist, and the effect of President George W. Bush's tax cuts 30-minute on California. Hollingsworth explained that federal laws prohibits the taxation of tribes without their consent, and that the tribes could not produce the 1.5 million dollars that Davis attributed to the Indian gaming revenue. Hollingsworth also said, "Davis went into office in 1999 with a record surplus and has turned it into a record deficit." He clarified that Davis did not claim to have a surplus in his reelection campaign, but that the state has had a surplus while he has been governor. Finally, Hollingsworth said, when discussing Bush's taxcuts, that California would have to follow the same movement and commented, "People will avoid tax increases, [and] a tax cut will generate jobs and spending revenues." , The "Budget Briefs" can be obtained at www.republi can.sen.ca.gov U niversity P olice H elp O n-Line a nd O n C ampus By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer find out more about the university police by talking to the on-duty officers as they patrol the campus, stopping by the police department building located The CSUSM university police department offers just off of La Moree road at the very east end of emergency information and reference material on- campus property, or contacting them through their line. This website offers in-depth information on website. emergency planning and safety tips. fe ^ Î f i ^ e ? ^ Students can also contact the university police • F R E E T F&EÌT~* I The university police department encourages stu- by phone, in person, or the "blue light" emergency eks of Karateor I Karate or Krav Maga dents, faculty, staff, and members of the community phones. "Blue light" emergency phones throughout | | Krav Maga Training ¡Uniform with Membeishir L J. Expires04/30/0.3 to print out a copy of the campus emergency plan campus and in the parking lots are available for stu- ¡L _ 8, i Square 4 T raining summary for quick reference during an emergency. dents in order to contact the police in times of emer- | Tae0K0won Do •Foot Facility ••Karate , Rooms Wado Ryu gency and/or when they witness a crime on campus. I jiujitsu • Krav Maga • Dance / Gymnastics • Homework Helpers The emergency information can be found on Phones in most classrooms and other buildings on After School Pick Up Program £ www.csusm.edu/police/. The website provides campus are also available for contacting the univerwwwMfmkamUxmt information on campus crime statistics, crime sity police. In an emergency, one should dial 911. | International Institute of Martial Arte prevention tips, and contact information f or'the For non-emergency needs, call 750-4567 or simply | 1 456 L Mission Rd. • San Marcos • 7 60.591.0456 CSUSM university police department. Students can x4567 if using a campus phone. gjj ^^ ^^ *Mi MM M M MMM MMM M M M M «MM I 1 instruct^ �Tuesday, April 29,2003 5 ARTS Better Luck Tomorrow for Asians in Hollywood THE PRIDE By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer that no matter the skin color, culture, or background, we all have similar challenges, choices, and MTV Film's latest purchased triumphs in life. project is afilmabout Asian overachievers. There are no subtitles, In an interview that Lin gave to no Kung Fu, no gang bangers, and a member of the press he stated, no street racing in this film. The "Making an Asian American film main characters are good-looking, is such a struggle because we can't even make it on a level playpopular, and Asian! ing field. People complain about Director of Better Luck Tomor- low budget films. We don't even row, Justin Lin, is the man behind get to make low budget films. We thefirstAsian American indepen- only make films that are a fracdent film that has been acquired tion of low budget films. When I and distributed by a studio and finished the BLT script and took it MTV. MTV Films distributed out, I got a great response. People this film, hoping to reach a broad were excited." demographic that can relate to the challenges that these young BLT is about a group of Asian Asians face in the film. American high school students who grow up in the middle The all-Asian cast created quite American suburbs of southern a stir at the Sundance Film Festi- California and struggle to achieve val in January 2003 with a unique acceptance among their high twist on the average Asian Ameri- school peers, achieve educational can character in films. A question perfection, and progress successthat was brought up at the press fully through their lives. conference after the viewing at Sundance was whether Better Each character in the film porLuck Tomorrow (BLT) was racist trays a different personality charor not. The answer is no! BLT is acteristic to which nearly everyabout people and their struggles one can relate. Overachievement, through life and making the right social acceptance, perfection, decisions to progress their lives. success, and overcoming racial Yes, the cast is Asian and it does stereotyping in society are all pornot always portray Asians in a trayed and relate to humankind as great light, but it does make the a whole. audience think, react, and realize artists. It's also a social movement that all Asian Americans can embrace. That movement is simply sending a strong message to Hollywood that Stories by Asian Americans and featuring Asian Americans (without foreign accents and Kung Fu) are marketable and in-demand. It's been more than a decade that an all-Asian Americanfilmhas come out in mainstream theaters, and so it's been that long that our community has had a chance to grab a 'piece of the Hollywood pie' Better Luck Tomorrow f eatures an all-Asian c ast. that African Americans and LatiC ourtesy photo. nos have so successfully carved In response to the choice of an April 11,2003 was attended by an for themselves. And while some all-Asian cast Lin remarked, "they amazing number of college stu- may see the characters of "BLT" kept on coming back to me to ask dents, who turned out to view this as negative, I see them as honest me if I could change it to a Cau- unique masterpiece. Students from and real. The story also forces us casian cast, or a LatiAo cast, or an UCSD, USD, SDSU, and CSUSM to think and talk about the state African American cast. If I went were in attendance. Karin Anna of American youth across color with an African American cast, Cheung, the main actress, was lines." changed the ethnicity, I could outside the theater after our showeasily have gotten seven figures. ing to sign autographs and answer The show first opened in Los At least a budget of a few mil- questions about the film. Angeles, New York, Chicago, lion dollars to make it. I wasn't and San Francisco the weekend tempted at all. Writing is so hard News reporter for KGTV chan- of April 11 , 2003. It opened this anyway. I didn't want to change nel 10, Lee Ann Kim, was also past weekend in ten other U.S. it for the sake of money. Many present at the Mission Valley locations including San Diego of these investors were Asian opening, and in a brief interview at AMC Mission Valley 20, and Americans asking for the changes. stated, "Better Luck Tomorrow is Madstone Theaters - Hazard That's when Pfirst realized that more than just a film to me. 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KAPLAN EOE / Drug Test, Physical, Credit and Background Checks required �American Idol or America's Most inWanted connection with a bar fight in By GERALD JONES Pride Staff Writer And then there were eight, after American Idol finalist Corey Clark was kicked off the shoW Monday, March 31. Clark is allegedly being accused of attacking his 15 year old sister in October 2002 and resisting arrest. When producers learned of his misdemeanor charge of battery and resisting arrest they made the decision to remove him from the show. The 22 year old Kansas native, "withheld information about a prior arrest, which had it been known, might have affected his participation in the show," Fox stated. "The producers and the network feel that Corey's behavior warrants his disqualification." The news was leaked to the press by a website called "The Smoking Gun," which stated that Clark was facing trial April 15, 2003 for assault and resisting arrest. The smoking gun website also released the not-so-pretty mug shots of American Idol final- ist Trenyce who was arrested in 1999 for theft charges. However, Trenyce revealed her past charges with the producers of the show so it was not a big shock when the photos were released. Each one of the finalists goes through an in-depth background check in order to alleviate this type of situation from happening. The finalists are required to disclose everything about their past - good or bad. Clark slipped through the cracks because of a typo. The police report that was filed had misspelled his name, so when American Idol did the background check, nothing was discovered about his pending charges. Clark is the third contestant to be removed from the show. American Idol favorite Frenchie Davis was given the boot for posing topless on a porno site that had photographs of underage girls. Jaered Andrews, one of the former 32 semifinalists, was kicked off when FOX learned of his arrest on assault charges Music Lyrics aWs is ba transmittedediumhis M to the masses through t hat eing By JAMAL SCARLETT Pride Staff Writer Neil Young wrote a song once about the true meaning of rock and roll. It went like this: "Hey, hey, my, my, rock and roll will never die! There is more to the picture than meets the eye." This song rings so clearly in the ears of our world, considering that many find their identity in the music they listen to. Whether it is hip hop, rock, country or metal, blatantly obvious or hidden behind a beat, music lyrics as a medium to our social condition has had an undeniable effect on the way we live today. However, what comes to the surface when the lyrics that we hold so dear become dangerous and acted out? When violent lyrical content's relationship to violent behavior creates such uproar, why do we put defunct laws in place and think we have done everything in our power? Yet, kids as young as 5 and 6 years old are showing up to school with guns in their lunch pails. Many rant and rave, not knowing where this type of behavior comes from. It is unabashedly clear that the lyrical content in many of the songs we listen to puts our society at risk. Furthermore, radio stations are keen to understand this concept and to capitalize on the vulnerability of young listeners. Guitar guru Jimmy Hendrix once stated in a Life magazine article, "You hypnotize people and when you get them at their weakest point, we can preach into their subconscious what we want to say." medium gives witness to why much of everything is falling apart. The social construction of the family, our relationships, meanings of love, moral reasoning... where has it all gone? Since the 1960's, we have seen violence, teen pregnancy, and drug use escalate in the United States. Currently there are over 190,000 teen pregnancies each year. Over 10 million teens have tried cocaine, and there has been a 1,740 percent increase in knife or gun wound treatment at hospitals among teens. With the assistance of media, music, and its lyrical content, these factors are not reviled, but accepted and practiced. Videos have become more and more deadly because they are created for you^h and for the appetites of youth. They are produced with the most advanced technological eye-grabbers that weave in the current motifs of sex, anger, and rebellion against schools, parents and police. The events at Columbine High School are a great example of how the lyrics of music affect listeners. Police reports show us Dylan Kliebold, before opening fire, was listening to a song by Ramstein that described going into a schoolyard and killing'students. The song, "Weisses Fleisch (White Flesh) goes as follows: "You in the schoolyard I'm ready to kill I hurt you and you cry out loud Now you're afraid and I'm ready My black blood soils your dress I'm getting more and more excited by your screams .. .hails into my sick brain now you're afraid and now I'm ready! My sick being screams for redemption Your whitefleshbecomes my scaffold There's no god in my heaven!" This being said, the effect of music lyrics are the medium for our actions as the brain is to the mind. Like the brain, lyrics are a physical apparatus. And like the mind, a medium is a use to which a physical apparatus is applied. In addition, the lyrical content becomes a medium as it employs a certain symbol or code (money, power, respect), as itfindsits place in a particular social When asked about their song having such of an effect on Kliebold, Ramstein stated, "There is no lyrical setting. content that could possibly cause this behavior." 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AS I Women's Soccer Club Join the Fall 2003 Women's Soccer Team!!! Practices: Mon & Wed 2:30pm - 5:30pm Remember to arrange your fall class schedule f or practices For more information, please e-mail Casie at burke013@csusm.edu and/or Carol at deven002@csusm.edu Pennsylvania that ended with a man being killed. Hopefully this will be the last interruption of the finalists, because if it's not, they might have to start pulling contestants right out of the audience in order to keep the show rolling. At any rate "Junior Idol," the spin-off of American Idol premiering June 3, most likely won't have to deal with these types of situations, since the age range is 16 and under. We Don't Care Who Men Are, We Care What They Do By SARA COLBRESE Pride Staff Writer his mother telling him to "join the army" because "it will make a man out of you." Kilmartin chooses to use this rhetorical device because he believes that "story telling is one way to make sense of our lives...I cannot tell your story for you, but maybe if I tell mine in a certain way, it helps you to tell yours in a different, perhaps more meaningful way." Among a homey sofa, padded chair, and modest end table stood a solitary man with something to say. "We don't care who men are, we care about what they do," stated an ambitious Chris Kilmartin, the author and performer of "Crimes Against Nature," who took the stage of the Arts building last Tuesday evening in front of an almost full house Kilmartin followed these of eager and enthusiastic scenes with emotionally charged commentary that spectators. challenged the orthodox One hour and thirty min- views of "maleness," such utes of honesty and hyste- as how his mother had never ria portrayed Kilmartin's told his sister to "go join a message load and clear: bake sale" because it would "My goal is to give the "make a woman out of her" audience an intellectual as well as the utter ridicuand emotional language for lousness of nude female understanding the cultural models wearing high heels pressures of masculinity while naked. and to leave them with an awareness that they can The event was a part of resist those pressures if it's CSUSM's "Health Awareimportant to them," men- ness Month" and was suptioned Kilmartin. ported by many organizations on campus, including Kilmartin energetically Student Health Services, the lead his audience on a per- Office of Student Affairs, sonal journey through his University Police, Student life in order to drive home Residential Life, and PEAS his message about the over- (Peer Education And Supall façade of "the masculine port). A table outside was s elf' into the hearts and littered with educational minds of his audience. His advice for the taking; hysterical and emotional including everything from scenarios went from scenes "what to do if you're raped" about creeping through "Old pamphlets to "super door man Hippensteel's" garage, stop alarms" that function only tofindporn magazines when wedged under the in a cardboard box, to his door to sound an alarm if an best friend getting his first intruder attempts to enter. "ultimate sexual favor," to See W E D ON'T CARE, page 8 Attention graduating seniors, friends, and family! The Pride will be publishing a special graduation issue on May 6,2003. Congratulatory ads will be available for sale, to be published in that issue only. Please see our advertising link at www.csusm.edu/prideforrates and deadlines. Dont forget yoiir CSUSM student discount of 10% off all ads! �Protestors DO Support Their Troops By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer Since the Bush administration began to work toward a war in Iraq, there have been numerous protests against the war. The protestors have claimed that peace is the route to be taken. They have done this a variety of ways including the traditional peace walks and demOTistrations but also through emailing Congress representatives and spreading the word about peace through concerts, flyers and emails. Many of these actions have stressed supporting peace. However, protestors have constantly been stereotyped as hating America and being against the troops. Each protestor has his or her own motivation for wanting peace and many have other interests, such as being active in other groups that are not necessarily peace motivated. Some may not like America and may not support the troops. But a large majority of protestors, especially in San Diego, do not share that opinion. The protestors believe that peace is the best possible way to support the troops, but those who are pro war believe that the protestors are against the troops. We all have friends and family who are serving and many us know of someone fighting in Iraq. Claiming that protestors do not support the military is ignorance. * America is privileged because it is protected by an armed force that consists of volunteers, not draftees. Therefore our troops have chosen Jto protect our nation. Protestors understand that, and they also support a country that does not invoke a draft. It is also understood that a military is needed in order to protect our country, and In the San Diego area, at the right time, to fight it is difficult not to know wars. Protestors do not a person in the military. want the troops to suffer, therefore they support the recognized that veterans troops when they protest receive little aid and it diminishes as time goes by. a war. There are ample examples It is as though the country of this limited aid. One is is sufferingfromthe opinion that veterans, for the past held during Vietnam. It is century, have had to pay true that servicemen who for their disability benefits fought in Vietnam returned without government aid. home to protestors who spat Veterans also wait, on at their service and treated average, seven months for them without respect, often an appointment with their in a very cruel manner. It is primary care physician. even sadder when many of These are real issues. What those in the service during kind of reward is that for Vietnam were drafted and men and women who were not able to make the volunteer to risk their lives decision to join the military, for this country? and yet were still treated inhumanely. However, we The protestors have tried are not fighting in Vietnam to show that they support and it is thirty years later. the troops while they oppose the war itself. In an article It also should be published in Alternet.org, author David Lynch writes, "Both pro- and anti-war activists seem to agree that we need to support our soldiers. However, the two sides disagree on the best way to do it." It is unfair for the protestors to accuse the administration and pro-war activists of false behaviors and actions and it is equally wrong to accuse protestors of not supporting their troops. Protesting the war does not equate hating this country. A large number of protestors realize that this country enables them to protest. Protesting the war also does not equate a lack of support for the troops. Where's The Booze?: Part 3 The Opinion ByDAVEWERTH Pride Staff Writer It provides me with much needed relief to finally have the chance to voice my opinion on the topic of CSUSM lacking a pub. After going to great lengths to report my findings in a fair, and balanced manner, I felt that it would only be fair to express my own feelings on the subject. It is my opinion that there most certainly should be a pub or alcohol licensed restaurant at CSUSM. I believe that there is a growing desire among the student body to make San Marcos a more social and desirable place to obtain a degree. With the By JOY WHITMAN Vox The Pride I have had a huge lesson in humility and introspection over the past few weeks. Also, with Earth Day having just passed, I have been thinking about a way in which I can help make a difference for the health of the environment. I have been using the public transportation system to get to and from school and walking to work. My car took its last plummet into total despair recently, and since I am independent from any financial support from parents and am not exactly tight with my wealthier friends, it may be a while before taking the big leap into buying or leasing another one. In the meantime, the bus, walking, and getting rides emergence of fraternities, sororities, clubs, and now with the completion of the new student housing, it is obvious that CSUSM is blossoming into a prepubescent social being. CSUSM is slowly straying away from being classified as a commuter school, and is taking its place along side other established schools. Through this metamorphosis, I feel that there needs to be changes that cater to the desires of the student body, and not solely to the infrastructure of the institution. Many students are likely to argue that a pub would not foster a positive tradition, nor promote a hçalthy social environment. For some, a negative impression that a pub may make on the community, is of concern, while others simply just don't want a pub. It would be ignorant for me not to take these opinions into consideration, but ultimately, I would have to argue that I see it quite differently. Growing up in Canada, for the better half of nineteen years, it is remarkable to me that alcohol provokes such a grand level of uneasiness among many Americans. Respectively, it is understandable that many people have had unpleasant experiences with it, on a number of different levels. However, at almost every university from friends have been my I have found this desperation to be rather disgusting alternative options. actually. For example, I As a result of this, I have consider myself and most experienced these bursts people, fairly level headed of inspiration to turn my but I never knew I had such misfortune into something a temper until I discovered positive. Like most road rage, and believe me; it students, I carry a full class exists somewhat in all of us. load, work two jobs and try It scares me that both others to maintain a decent social and myself can become life at the same time. In no such terrible people on the way am I complaining; my road and then get behind life is cake compared to the wheel of such heavy others who don't even have machinery. Oh- and then these options. Although it there's TRAFFIC issues, has been an inconvenience which you do not even for me, what has struck me want to get me rampaging the most about being in this on because I won't shut up situation is my realization about it. of how dependent southern However, my argument California is on vehicles. lies more so in the economic Being a native of this area sense of the matter. In order myself, I know that driving to make it more effective, a car is the number one I have chosen to highlight method of transportation to the realities of driving a get where we all need to go. car. First and foremost, it's campus that I have visited in Canada, there is at least one pub, or place, where the students can get an alcoholic beverage. These pubs and restaurants are great places that promote a wonderful degree of student and faculty interaction. Quite often these pubs are historic, and are home to the traditions of the school. In direct contrast, CSUSM has The Dome - a fairly stark haven for weary students that serves mediocre food and supplies a miniscule level of comfort. I have a lot of pride in being a student here at CSUSM, and I believe that this is a great school with great potential. However, even with the incredible expensive. Right now, I think it's safe to say that the average price of gasoline is $2.00 per gallon for 87octane fuel, which is the lowest fevel you can put into your car. For a 12gallon tank, you're looking at paying about $24 to fill it up. For all of you SUV owners out there, you are going to be paying more like $60 for a 30-gallon tank. Now, I am not knocking SUV's because I think they are really hot looking rides but that HAS to hurt when you pull out that hard earned cash or credit card that has you paying more interest than the actual gas. Also, you have to take into account that driving without insurance is against the law. For all you guys out there who have to pay more simply because of growth rate of this school, I feel that there is a certain level of apprehension to move forward, and a sheltering of the student body. At 23 years Qf age, I am not looking to be sheltered or made aware of the dangers of drinking by the school. I understand that the school is committed to helping students make healthy choices, and does not want to promote alcohol abuse to its students. In a previous interview, Jonathan Poullard made it explicitly clear that revenue from a pub would not aid in the lowering of tuition, parking fees, or book prices. However, I feel that is not unreasonable to suggest that the financial infrastructure the statistics that work against you, like getting more tickets and into more accidents than women; that sucks for you. of a future pub could be built with the intention that a percentage of the pub's profit be put toward the building of a parking structure, or toward offering students a larger amount of money for thek buyback books. Although it has been made clear to me that this is not how financial matters of CSUSM work currently, I rebut and say, if the pub isn't built yet, then why not make it that way? A pub would not become a "cash cow" for the school, but more so a way for the school to make money at the will of students, instead of in protest. "chrome" out your cars and do all that body work to keep that ever popular southern California "image" in check, you're spending even more money-whether you can do it yourself or whether you have someone to do it for you. Again, I'm not knocking any of you who do; it's simply a statement. Then you have registration • and maintenance. Registration in California also happens to be one of the most expensive around. In order to keep cars in good and safe working condition, one must maintain them, every 3 months or 3, 000 miles, then you have your 30, 60 and 90K maintenance, tire rotations, new tires, if necessary, making small or large repairs because machinery goes wrong from time to time, despite regular maintenance, smog checks every year, and then everything in between. Now, I realize that many of you have very taxing schedules that require you to be extremely mobile and you cannot rely on something like the bus schedule to get you where you need to be on time. Also, I know that many of your commutes are longer than mine, which do not allow you to take a bus, walk, skate or bike to Then for all of you that See THOUGHT, page 8 �newsletter—how insulting! And I am displeased that I am supposed to accept my powerless position, indeed that we all are; that there is little to nothing we can do about it. POSSIBILITY O F L OSING THE PRIDE Dear Pride Editors and Staff: I am deeply upset about the possibility of losing The Pride. It disgusts me that The Pride is being oppressed and stifled—and may even be forced out of publication—under the guise of "budget cuts." It is time we, the students, start having a voice in the priorities of Cal State San Marcos. Imagine, a student body impacting policy? One might think I was crazy just for suggesting it. The sad reality is that the administration of CSUSM has no interest in the student body, except as customers to be coddled. I am here to get an education and to be exposed to ideas and free thinking ^ and a student newspaper is the very lifeblood of such a campus-wide exchange of ideas. A student newspaper should be able to operate with impunity. The concept of a free press was easy for our forefathers to understand, why does the administration feel they have a duty to impose their narrow perspective and questionable ideals on the only outlet for free expression on this campus? You can't even post flyers at CSUSM without approval. I will stand for such repression no longer, not when it threatens a student run newspaper. So I here pledge to The Pride and to the administration of CSUSM that I will respond to the termination of this vital, necessary student newspaper with all my power. Should The Pride be forced out of print, I will organize a walk-out and/or a protest on school property, and I will advertise such actions and encourage other students to participate. I will contact all local news media and tell them of our struggle, and I will invite them to report on our protest—it will make a story I am sure will hold the interest of the residents of San Marcos and indeed the San Diego community at large. I will write letters to the editors of all the major newspapers in the San Diego area. If such actions fail due to the summer break, I will reengage them in the fall. So I say shame on the administration of CSUSM! To put it in language they might understand: this customer is most displeased. I am displeased that the last vestige of written communication on this campus is being bureaucratized to death. I am displeased that the administration considers I came to this school eager The Pride no better than a to participate in a meaning- ful way. It is a shame I may be forced to create such a stink over something that should never be considered in the first place: ending a school published newspaper. I feel a great deal of loyalty to both CSUSM and my fellow students, and it is for this reason that I am determined to SAVE THE PRIDE! In the end though, I can sleep well knowing, that throughout his ENTIRE tirade, I gave him a patriotic salute Robert Woerheide consisting of my middle Junior, Literature and Writ- finger standing at attention. ing Studies Shawn Harris Senior, History S HAWN STEEL GETS BUSTED AT U SC Dear editors, As a thinking member of society and student at C ONFLICTING CSUSM, I was shocked at V IEWS the comments by the College Republican's choice of speakers, Mr. Shawn Steel. They were pretty extreme Mr. Black, and conspiratorial. What took you so long? I haven't written o The After visiting our campus Pride in over a tmonth. he spoke at a "pro-war" Obviously, you and I have rally at the campus of USC. totally different definitions During his speech he said of terrorism. It seems like "The Islamic community has a cancer growing inside you tihink anytimea the U.S. it, which hates Jews, hates gtetsis nvolved in conflict But I freedom, and hates west- isay: D"Terrorism."attacking eliberately ern society...The disease civilian/noncombatants to of Islam must be rectisocio-politified. Its kill or be killed." achieve one'serrorism. And cal goals = t www. commondrearns. org / THAT is something we neinews2003/0415-08.htm ther do nor sponsor. I don't myself, but as His comments were so lIike repeating we sometimes said before, inflammatory that the Coun- sponsor hired guns in other cil on American-Islamic countries to fight for our Relations (CAIR-CA) interests, t called on GOP leaders to warrant Ahat we don't think merican repudiate his comments. the line. But our lives on Are these really the com- ment does not tell tgovernto ments from an ex-lawyer take down civilians -hemyou as and former chairman of might think. W e Don't C are W ho Men A re, We C are W hat T hey Do from page 6 "They were really into it," commented udience member Ashley Moses "you could tell these people were really dedicated to this cause." "I thought it went very well," commented Kilmartin, "especially considering that it's a commuter school and people had to come back in the evening to see it." Commuter school or not, the mass of people cluttered around the display of cookies, brownies, and coffee at the entrance of the theater suggested much appreciation and engagement with the subject. "It was a very responsive audience," said Kilmartin. Although the majority of the audience seemed overly joyful and accepting of Kilmartin's performance, he warns that this is not always the case. People "sometimes say it's male bashing and disrespectful to them," but to such comments Kilmartin's general response is "I don't want to take your choices awayfromyou, but I do want California's Republican party? His persona reminds me of David Duke and his intellect of Rush Limbaugh. His selection to speak at our campus does a disservice to College Republicans and brings shame to our campus. your choices to be conscious ones rather then merely going with the program." Overall, the evening was a success. Kilmartin mentioned that, "Despite the fact that I was very tiredfromtraveling all day, I felt very energized by the audience." The constant uproar of laughter and utter hysteria on the audience's part suggested that they felt the same about Kilmartin's performance. Heads shook in personal testament and hands covered blushing cheeks, all in unison and all in recognition of the honesty in which Kilmartin made his point. "I was leery at first when my girlfriend asked me to attend, especially as it was later in the evening," said Moses, "but I left feeling refreshed and informed, he made some really valid and funny points about growing up as a guy." too, that he had 12 years and -17 UN resolutions to do this...and you still think peace never had a chance? Also, don't trust the UN these days. Any organization with Iraq heading the Disarmament Committee, and Libya heading the Human Rights Committee, has some real knuckleheads making key decisions...like the French. Furthermore, Saddam is gone now, and it makes me sad that you don't celebrate that. And as far as the economy goes, you failed to acknowledge that things started going south towards the end of 2000 (when Bubba was still in office). In addition, you failed to answer my question, "When have the Israelis strapped a ticking bomb to a 10 yearold's chest before sending him/her into a crowded market?" You must understand the huge difference between terror victims and collateral damage victims. When Israel targets INDIVIDUALS who orchestrate suicide bombings, a problem arises that you fail to acknowledge: The way puppet masters of terrorist groups deliberately use civilians as human shields in hopes that we Israelis (and the U.S) won't come after them. Saddam did the same thing by putting his anti-aircraft missiles next to Also, recovering from 9-11 schools and hospitals. doesn't happen overnight either. But I bet even you He also put chemical weap- will be happy when gas ons labs directly below prices start going down. mosques and schools, so And one more thing, don't he could ridiculously claim worry about my veteran 400 kids were killed when benefits. Plenty of your tax our forces destroyed them. dollars are still going into Fortunately, highly intel- my pocket, which pay me ligent media figures like to be here. And now to the Roger Hegdecock explain readers: I think this is getthe errors of people like ting old too, but I had to set Saul Landau whom you the record straight. love so much. But then, whenever civilians do get Sincerely, Brian Dobbins caught in the crossfire, you Senior, Communication automatically blame America. Even more amazing, is that you believe Saddam really planned to disarm. You quoted Scott Ritter, saying that Iraq had disarmed to a level "unprecedented in modern history." Well then why didn't Saddam show everything publicly? All he had to do was present his WMDs to the world - which HE agreed not to have - back in 91', and thus avoid getting toppled. Keep in mind Have an opinion? Share it with us. Email The Pride at pride@csusm.edu T h o u g h t from page 7 work. I might have an internship over the summer in downtown San Diego that might require me to rethink my entire systemrightnow, but, until then, I will do what I can. Therefore, I am simply asking you to think about just what you need your car for. Think about if it's all that necessary to drive your car to the store up the street if you only need a few items. Can you wait until the following day when you have more time to do all you errands in one trip? Can you walk to the beach, to work, or to get your Starbucks fix? Do you know somebody that you can carpool with or that can carpool with you? For all of us (myself included) that have griped and complained about that parking fee increase, which will not be decreasing in the near future: think of the money you could save if you could use another method of transportation, or if there was someone helping you out with the cost. Walking is going to keep me in great shape and since a huge criticism of the U.S. is our growing obesity problem, compared to that of Europe, you might think twice about getting in that car to go to the next corner where Burger King, McDonald's, Taeo Bell and KFC and more all wait for your return. I am also put at a little more at ease knowing that I am doing what I can to help eliminate extra carbon monoxide and other dangerous pollutants into the atmosphere by being one less vehicle on the road. I am in no way intending to preach and if I have made any untrue statements or judgments, by all means, let me know. These are just some things that I have noticed and that I wanted to make a social comment on. So since Earth Day was on the 2 2 of April this year and you are all reading this after the fact, let this be a reinforcement that awareness begins eveiy morning you wake up and try to do what you can everyday. * nd � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2002-2003</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The thirteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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More Ride Sharing Programs Needed C SU's P rocurement O f P eopleSoft Mired In C ontroversy: By JENNIFER ACEE Feature Editor In a world with a limitless number of social causes and issues that seek and merit attention, 'Who is caring about what?' is an important question to be asking. Senior By JAMAL SCARLETT Pride Staff Writer Executives Charged With From gas-guzzling SUV's to penny-pinching economy cars, CSU San Marcos students journey from far off places in an attempt to receive their college education. Many mothers, fathers, sons and daughters struggle to get to campus in hopes that their education will one day increase their status on the economic ladder. With this in view, many students have wondered why San Marcos doesn't have a vanpool for students. Unethical Activities A large sample of the academic leaders in the community of Cal State San Marcos were asked what social issue they care about most. The following are the responses of those professors interested enough to formulate a reply. By JARED THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer In March 2003, the California State Auditor: Bureau of State Audits, released an audit report on the California State University system's procurement of Common Management System (CMS/PeopleSoft). Among the findings of the report are potential conflicts-of-interest and criminal activities, security issues that could possibly lead to the electronic identity theft of CSU staff, faculty and students, as well as an inappropriate handling of funds that may have negative effects on the CSUSM students and faculty. "I am most concerned about the narrow focus on the individual - to the detriment of the community - in the United States these days. Too many people who enjoy the benefits of living in the US — the standard and quality of living, the civil liberties, the wide open opportunities - appear to be interested only in getting more for themselves, without recognizing that in doing so, they may be depriving others in this country - and certainly many folks in other countries - of access to the fundamental needs for survival We do not \get it' that our lives are inextricably linked to the lives of people in virtually every country in the world - we need them as much as they need us (it's called complex interdependence) - and we should be civil and considerate of their needs" -Vicki L. Golich, Department of Political Science Conflict of Interest The report, initiated last spring by State Senator Richard Alarcon (D-Campbell) and State Assembly member Manny Diaz (D-San Jose) at the request of the California Faculty Association (CFA), asserts that the CSU "did not do enough to prevent conflicts of interest by decision makers for CMSrelated procurements." The report states that the lack of effort to prevent conflicts of interest resulted in two CSU system senior executives, involved with the decision making process in acquiring technological supplies and services for the entire CSU system, engaging in potentially unethical behavior, some of which is unlawful. ees to disclose their personal assets and income. According to the report, the CSU system and some CMS management personnel did not disclose their personal information, casting a duplicitous shadow over the relationship between CMS and the CSU system. California State Auditor Elaine Howie, discovered that two CSU system executives in particular engaged in incompatible activities as defined by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)'s eight-step analysis to determine whether an individual has a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act of 1974. According to the eight-step analysis, any public official, including all employees of the CSU system, may not make, participate in making, use or attempt to use their position in order to influence a government decision, such as the procurement of CMS/ PeopleSoft, in which "they know, or have reason to know, that the decision will have a reasonably foreseeable material, financial effect on their economic interests." One senior executive, Vice-Chancellor David Ernst, who participated in the CMS procurement, which occurred in April of 1997, received income and compensation from CMS of up to $11,000 per month from years 1996 through 1998 for facilitating meetings prior to the procurement, and for consultation fees after the procurement. Ernst's claim that he had a minimal role in In an attempt to deter unethical or unlaw- the procurement process is not consistent ful behavior, also called "incompatible with his responsibilities, which constitute a activities," state law requires all employ- significant role in the procurement process, See PEOPLE SOFT, page 2 "There is a great need to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist for public schools to See WHO C ARES, page 3 VOL.XNO.29 ig § ÍN I Ia i ilwl ¡lililí li Many of the surrounding universities - UC Riverside, UC Irvine, UC San Diego and CSU San Bernadino - have put together vanpools that cater to students who live in distant cities. Vanpools leave and arrive at various times allowing students to get to class early and leave as late as 5 or 6 p.m. Although none of the university vanpools are f ree of charge ($50 a month), they provide students with economical and practical alternative methods of transportation. A high percentage of CSU San Marcos students are commuters. Traveling from as far as Temecula and Costa Mesa, Chula Vista and San Ysidro can be a strenuous process. Sociology senior Shana Lewis said, "It is an atrocity that CSU San Marcos doesn't have a vanpool. They probably aren't doing it because it would affect parking sales." Liberal Studies major and Temecula resident Matt Mestas expressed this same frustration with the J&e RIDE SHARING, page 5 �P eopleSoft E ditorial Staff E ditors-in-chief Alyssa Finkelstein 8c M artha Sarabia D esign 8c P hoto E ditor Desmond Barca N ews E ditor Gail Tarantino F eature E ditor Jennifer Acee A rts E ditor Chris Martin O pinion 8c A ssistant D esign E ditor Jason Padilla S panish E ditor ^ M artha Sarabia S ports E ditor Jessica G raduate I ntern 1 S taff W riters J ared Thompson, Jeff Brownlee, Jeanne ft« Sapp, Jennifer Rhodus, Gabriel M artin, Dave Werth, Erik Roper, Gerald Jones, Meg Eppel, Julie Myres, Jamal Scarlett, Adrian Ciindifi; Diana K. Cabuto, Honee Folk, Araceli Catalan, Sara Colbrese, fm*a ' Robinson, Mary f §|| Schiefelbein Natioiowaa Business Madeleine Marshall I, A l l opinions and letters M to the editor, published in ttrnp. Pride> represent the opinions of the author, m*& do not npc~ essarily represent the views of 2 % . 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Furthermore, it was mentioned in the audit that Ernst did not perform any similar services for any other r. vendor who was bidding for the CSU system's CMS software business. Cbap.ee, s .,d, ¡ The idea d ... J so many people have access e m p l o y e e s date ox o inn anu m ', L f to personal information is five digits of his or her has ^ frightening,"^ and together s oci. security number, f ree of ftg^XSt with the California State charge. t-i i • / CcAN cellor for over 4 hours, accordA Employee Association (rCSEA) . ^ u called for a moratorium on The CSUSM C ommunity m gto The State Hornet the project until the security A1 concerns raised in the audit are w ith 23 campuses and an d arning, presiaent ot C S U Sa Another CSU system senior addressed. annual budget of more than 5.2 * Bernardino, echoed \ have used a i illion dollars, the CSU prn Reed and Gonzales in assert"it* a ii r -cn «roexecutive may b . w nonpublic information for In response to the security v ides a broad education pro- m gthat the CMb project is on financial benefit. Even though concerns, CSU Chancellor g r a m for more than 400,000 schedule and within budget, this particular executive was Charles Reed said, "The safety undergraduate and postgradu- T h e California state auditors not involved directly in the and security of our students a te students, according to disagreed with this statement, procurement process, she may and employees continues to be Gonzalez in a commentary revealing an estimated $200 have violated Section 89006 our top priority.. .we are taking printed in The North County million m additional costs, of the Education Code, which interim action to tighten Times. Although Reed was not forbids all employees from restricted access to sensi- chancellor at the time, accordSusan Meisenhelder, presid i n g nonpublic information tive information, and we are i n g to the JLAC CMS hearing d e n t ° f t h e statewide CFA to benefit personally. Accord- working with PeopleSoft, our statement, executives at the said, "The audit reveals one ing to the audit, the senior software provider, to create a time of the original contract g oring example of a much executive purchased between permanent solution." agreement felt that CMS/ l a r 8 e r problem with the man$10,001 and $100,000 in a PeopleSoft would be the best agement of the university." company stock one day before The CSU has been aware software available to handle The mismanagement of funds the CSU system "awarded a of the privacy concerns since, the records, financial informa- w i l 1 potentially have a promajor contract for computer according to The Fresno Bee, tion, confidential material, and found impact on the CSUSM products and services," to the before 1998, and in 1999 took academic information of the community. In the midst of same company. The execu- steps to address the issue. The students and professionals as statewide budget cuts, students tive told the auditors that her Fresno Bee also reported that, w e ll as the information on the already live with threatening husband purchased the stock unfortunately for students 45,000 CSU employees. tuition increases as well as less without her knowledge, but it and CSU employees, the CSU money for academic programs, is ultimately the executive's chose not to reapply the safety Originally, the CSU esti- faculty and program developresponsibility to avoid all modifications when it installed mated the cost of implementing m e n t - Although the effects of appearances of incompatible its recent version of the soft- PeopleSoft at approximately CMS/PeopleSoft's growing activities. ware due to the costly, compli- $440 million. The money price tag cannot be known for cated process. would come from each of the certain, Jon Ortiz of The State Since the CSU system CSU campuses, with approxi- Hornet says, "The days of has no employee policy on CSUSM President Alexan- mately $7 million coming financial freedom for the CSU "incompatible activities" and der Gonzalez also reassured f r o m CSUSM. The CSU's cost are over." no requirement that employees the CSU community that the estimates for CMS included Even receive regular ethics training, CSU system "is following the the projected campus implethe C M S Pr°ject is o n time the audit suggests that activi- procedural recommendations mentation costs and the cost to and within budget, ties such as these "undermine made in the auditor's report centrally implement and oper- as administrators uphold, the confidence in the universities and has taken immediate ate the system. The CSU made l o s s of trust between CSU procurement decisions . .. action to restrict access to con- the decision to f und CMS out administration and the CSU [and harms] the universities' fidential material." 0 f its general administration faculty, in addition to the state reputation for fair and honest partnership funding, rather legislature, to which Alarcon business practices." The Joint The "immediate action" than ask for new money. These r e f e r s as a "severe black eye," Legislation Audit Committee Gonzalez refers to is the dollars spent on CMS came m a Y take years to recover and (JLAC) held an audit hearing recently applied security o u t Qf the existing funding may cost many administrators last month regarding CMS, measure that enables access to f o r non-instructional support their jobs, at which time State Senator confidential information only costs. The costs and the impleTom McClintock (R-Thousand to those employees whose job mentation were scheduled for On Monday, April 28, many Oaks) said that the CSU "bliss- performance is contingent on over a seven-year period. components of the PeopleSoft fully tolerated" their conflicts such access. Each employee project went live at CSUSM. of interest, adding, "I am very must obtain personal, written The a u( jit revealed that the The upgrade can be seen on concerned about a culture of approval from the campus CSU's neglect to engage in a the CSUSM website with a corruption here." president or vice president, and competitive bidding process, f ° r students on the left must undergo an annual re- a nd failing to develop a busi- vertical menu, and a link for Security Issues approval process. Employees n e s s plan with a cost-benefit faculty and staff in the lower approved for access must then analysis, lead to an underesti- right-hand corner. The JLAC hearing also sign a confidentiality docu- mation of cost. Upon this disfocused on security issues in addition to CSU's potential "culture of corruption." The JLAC accused the CSU of violating student and employee privacy, leaving up to 551,000 individuals open to electronic identity theft. The audit detailed a search feature in the CMS/PeopleSoft software, r m ^ m j m ^ m ^ M feitiWMeinber i m mm m available to CSU employees, §•» mW tmm m^ ^ mf mmm «Mrt» «m w mrotructotl *wm mm «| which allows users to see student and employee social secuP 2 weeks of Karate or | Karate or Krav Maga | ¡1 Krav Maga Training lUniform with Membership! j j j ^ ^ ^ j f l B rity numbers, dates of birth, Epa s 04/30/01 xi> E pr s 04/36/0 J x ie Ifl^^KJ and gender information. The ( 8,100 Square Foot Facility • 4Training Rooms / bUMbl J n l I Sacramento Bee reported that Tae Kwon Do • Wado Ryu • Karate ^gtta^^ ^ H H N p M "many people - clerks, secreJiuJitsu»Krav Maga • Dance ^^lll^A ^ SBHl \j| taries, administrators, faculty Gymnastics • Homework Helpers f After School Pick Up Program £ ij^By^g ^^ and some students - are able to I^ www,iimaksrate. coin mm access the network; passwords ] International institute of Martial Arts IP are easy to guess and are liber| 456 E. Mission Rd. • San Marcos • 760*591*0456 ally shared." or the i first F REE T F REE i �P ortfolios: P erfect o r a P ain? By SARA COLBRESE Pride Staff Writer What Students Are Saying After years of hard work, stress, and mind throbbing yet gratifying accomplishments, many graduating seniors are required one last tedious duty: the graduation portfolio. Faculty and students have different opinions; both are left with the same question regarding how both the administration's expectations for the portfolio, as well as the expectations of students, can be successfully achieVed. The graduate portfolio is required for six different majors at CSUSM, including the multiple subject, liberal arts, and single subject waiver program in social science, history, literature and writing studies. (LTWR), math, and science. These are the degrees a student would obtain if s/he chooses to apply to a credential program. A portfolio consists of four original papers, complete with faculty comments from various semesters throughout CSUSM studies, as well as a 3-4-page reflection for each of the four entries. The final bound product is required to be turned in no less then one month before graduation. A flurry of chit-chat regarding this portfolio can be heard in many upper division classes on campus. These are the voices of angry seniors who feel that the portfolio requirement is just one more set of hoops they must jump through in order to satisfy the administration. Many feel that they were not warned about the graduation portfolio, and therefore had not felt the need to save their original papers. LTWR senior Nichole Jester said, "I just found out about them last semester and have not saved nearly enough work to represent my true challenges and intellect. Liberal studies major Gail Tarantino shares this concern as she "found out about the portfolio by word of mouth and by the liberal Studies blue sheet." Tarantino says that not once had any counselor or advisor mentioned it to her. The lack of communication between the faculty portfolio advisors and the students does not stop there; students are also expressing their frustration with its overall effectiveness. "I think it's pointless - the papers we turn in are already According to Susie Cassel, graded. If I turn in papers the original purpose if of that received an 'A' from my this portfolio was to act as an professor, whoever looks at the evaluative and reflective tool portfolio isn't going to fail my from which a student may portfolio," argued Tarantino. track their growth. It seems, Along with the "pointlessness" however, that the students on of the requirement, some campus have a slightly different students feel that it fails to act as testimony to opinion about its purpose. their accomplishments. A program, as well as those who include a teacher's 'original frustrated Jester explained, are not, share the sentiment that conjments.' Certain papers " I think that they are areevaluation is needed. "I think and final projects could be ridiculous waste of time and it is part of a procedure that no used as part of a resume* and completely misrepresent our one has really looked into," so may not have been written accomplishments; besides, if mentioned LTWR professor on by the teacher in the I've made it this far and I have Dr. Sue Fellows, "There have effort of preservation. What the grade to pass, ummmm... been rules put in place, and no this means for the portfolio, doesn't that mean I have one has examined them to see however, is that the student would be unable to include learned something, or at least if they make sense." the piece because it was void enough to be given a degree The portfolio program was of comments. "I think it is and be on the Dean's list?" part of an original proposal absurd that there have to be that CSUSM submitted to professional comments on the ^Judging by their the Commission on Teacher document itself - why can't Credentialing (CTC) when I add a page with my own comments, it seems c they first applied for the omments?" said Fellows. that many of the facaiver program. CSUSM ulty as well as students we embraced this"Atethod so w m Judging by their comments, feel that a reevaluation quickly that we may not have it seems that many of the of the current portolio been able to benefit from faculty as well as students program is warranted" some of the research that later feel that a reevaluation of the developed concerning how current portfolio program is to optimize the portfolio for warranted. Students with sour moods the evaluative purposes it is are not just on angry rants; supposed to serve," explained Solutions and Compromises some do exhibit effort to Susie Lan .Cassel, associate understand the situation from professor and department chair Cassel mentioned that the faculty and administration's of LTWR. the portfolio requirement point of view. "I think that the was being considered for Regarding the issue of reevaluation. "Many programs portfolios could be a great way to show the knowledge students' awareness about the are currently in progress of we have gained as a graduate, portfolio, Cassel mentioned being reaccreditëd by î the if we were preparing [for it] that she "hadn't received CTC (liberal studies thisjyéar, throughout the entire college any complaints" and that LTWR single subject next year) career," mentioned Jester. She the portfolio description and so many of us are rethinking feels that it could be useful if requirements are "on the waiver the portfolio process as an hand-out that the department assessment vehicle." This may she was warned. gives out." It is also in the set students' minds at ease. Many students share catalog as well as the advising Communication on this issue this point of view that the sheet. "That means it shows is the essential element in portfolio could be effective if up on at least three significant creating a happy ending for all involved. It is expected that implemented correctly; it may forms," said Cassel. with students' input, the faculty just need a bit of reevaluation. Another pending question and the CTC, CSUSM can that was raised and iscreate a portfolio requirement What Faculty is Saying important to both the portfolio that meets the need of faculty Many faculty members who advisors and students is the and students alike. are involved with the waiver requirement that the paper What Do You Care? from page 1 enable all of their s t ^ ^ ^ g j ^ ^ ^ ^ kindness, citi- and public service, then about an issue, fnuch less changed primarily for the inspired in other countries to succeed <*cad^pPz^ etc, as means to an we will have made great about what to do, how to better, by being enriched who feel that the U.S. can and to be A e n d rat^ tharh^d unto strides in bringing about become involved, how to from various perspectives." create rules but often does . institutional fr^m(^dnism itself/thembeiyes. Mgfr has a different00^K%perhaps make a difference. I would -Liliana Castañeda notfollow them, I fear that for the s<m& mHmty of contributed to a ^eak- more fulfill'qjjg> imfjy life." like to live in a world where ossmann, Communica- those identified as 'AmeriR impoverisffe0X^sj^^tions. down in community miki an - Pamei^ppii^ DefiB^ we engage less in debate tion Department can" will have fewer freeUnfortun&j^Mg^^ of the inability to ¡see past &ie's ment and more in dialogue. doms to travel, do business, emphasi^^-'^^mtional own short-^^n •mtefe^t to ^^^»feJ^^S^wl!»^ Discussions about issues I am most and interact individually in reform eff0^-'M:^rowly the longer that that affect us all would concern0f'^^^ the place the world when compared placed in i^^w^g^hoolinevitablyfimare all con- public discourse. As we benefit greatly from having of Am0i$a ún tiie world to the past. This general ing practic^^^^^^icnected - within our familial live through these difficult people speak up and then stage^^^^^^mt means concern can trickle down tion and circles.greater community, times, we are constantly really listen. Deliberafor ^Sricá^^M^travel to affect our livelihood, our not in addressing^k^^^^^^^^^^iity, nation- exposed to information tions should be guided by and do business across the happiness, and the richness neously the social cont^^:stSe, md planet. When we about conflicts, but we a spirit of learning about of our experience on earth. of education (e.g., povertj^^^^^^^wfiat we seek as individual members other points of view; rather AWleanings of tl^mék^ms- This worries me a great and exclusion). In light of ¿P§||| tbm& ™W*JH|| voidsf a society, do not have than rebut, speakers seek tm ttation on o issue^^^^^me deal for this generation." this, the notions of xiccess in our I^ves wiw Cannot good deliberation skills to understand the other envi Susie Lan Cassel, Literato equal opportunities and be found in a shopping understand how reason- by asking good questions. human rights, and given thé ture & Writing Department social justice are seriously mall and turn back to our able people can come to Through this process, our anger and offense this posifriendships, community, such different conclusions own views stand to betion has understandably put into question." - Jorge G. Riquelme, Earn $1,000 - $ 2,000for your Student Group Liberal Studies Department l e t OsCooi Your BtsMcs A '7 am most concerned that *things' have become more important to many in our society as opposed to people. 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San Marcos, C A 92069 �ASI would like to recognize the Asian Pacific Student Society Student Organization Member of the Year Phuong Nguyen Phuong has exhorted continuous support and dedication to the Asian Pacific Student Society in addition to holding the office of Vice President of Finance .and as webmaster for the 2002-2003 school year. Phuong strives to keep the organization together through liaisons between the executive board and the general members. With her exceptional organizational skills, Phuong has helped our organization migrate from ideas and hopes to successful events to further Asian Pacific Student Society's intent to celebrate and promote cultural diversity. American Indian Recognition Ceremony Friday, May 16, Library Courtyard Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Contact Elena Hood for more info 760-750-4858 Compiled by HONEE J. FOLK Pride Staff Writer Recognition Ceremonies African-American Recognition Ceremony Celebrate the accomplishments of Black students in a cultural explosion and soul food dinner. Sponsor a graduate's Kente Cloth. Send donations to Deborah Davis at the Foundation. Thursday, May 15, ACD 102 Time: 5:30 p.m. Reception, The Dome Contact Sharon Elise for more info 760-750-4165 or selise@csusm.edu EOP/SSS Recognition Ceremony Friday, May 16, Arts 240 Time: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Contact Michael Matsunaga for more info 760-750-8024 COMMENCEMENT Congratulations Graduates we wish you much success in your future endeavors! Saturday, May 17, Del Mar Fairgrounds Three ceremonies: 9:00 a.m., 1: 00 p.m., 4:30 p m Parking: $7 per car Women Studies Recognition Ceremony Honor Women's Studies majors, minors, SDLS graduates and fheir mentors at this recognition luncheon» ; / Friday, May 16, Restaurant Row Time: l inoon t o 2pm penmatl029@yahoo.com for I 111 1IL - Dome Reporting on War in a Video Game Society The Panel on Embedded Journalism By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer ety, much of America followed intently in cable news." With an audience of approximately twenty students, faculty and administrators, Paige Jennings from the CSUSM office of communications mediated a panel of three in a discussion about the embedded journalists who were used in the recent war with Iraq. The panel included Kent Davy, editor in chief of The North County Times, Dr. Sam Hamod, an Arab and Islam expert and editor of Alteraativenews.org, and Major General Claude Rienke, a retired officer and publisher of The Californian, the Riverside counterpart to The North County Times. In his opening statement, Davy referred to the embedded rules that journalists were expected to follow. Only two journalists violated these rules and were asked to leave; one being Geraldo Rivera. An audience member questioned, "[After] Vietnam, the military learned to control the media, to have certain agendas put forth. Was there a plan to spyfold information? Were correspondents taken out of line if they didn't act correctly?" Rienke answered, "Reporters did not have the time to think of other messages unlike in Vietnam." Davy added, "The military knew they would get a positive look if they followed the The evening began at 5:30 p.m. in rules of engagement." University Hall 100, with The Pride's co-lead editor, Martha Sarabia, introAudience members also questioned ducing the three panelists. the validity of mainstream news, and the ethics of running a news organiEach panelist gave his interpreta- zation as a business. Hamod agreed, tion of the embedded journalists, for accusing some news companies of whom all three had positive com- "waving the flag for money; they ments. Davy summed up the opinion wanted the best ratings." He went on of all three when he said, "There has to say that news companies from other been enormous success. The stories parts of the world were asking the real of the hardships of the troops [were] questions. Davy said, "I speak for displayed. It was unique and valuable." myself and what I think. I do not speak Hamod, however, felt that the jour- for American media. Newspapers and nalists should have , portrayed a more TY stations are a business." accurate image of the war, showing the > Iraqis who died and where the bombs He went on to explain that the news fell. Rienke spoke from the position of corporations do not edit for dollars; a military mail rather than a publisher, the money is based in advertising not and said that embedding was "a good the stories. He continued, "Decisions idea. Yes there is only one side, but are made all the time that do not show how do you get both sides?" Both a snapshot of the world." Davy said Hamod and Rienke agreed with Davy that there are many news sources that when he said, "In this video game soci- satisfy different interests and points See WAR REPORTING, page 5 General Campus Events Black Student Union F undraiser Wednesday, May 7, Founder's Plaza Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. BSU will be selling delicious Nachos for only $2. Support this student organization. ASI Blood Drive & The San Diego Blood Bank Thursday, May 8, Dome Parking Lot Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All donors will be fed and s given a free T-Shirt. Contact Glay E. Glay for more info 760-750-4996. Book Buy-back May 12th through May 16th Mon thru Thurs, 8am to 7pm F ri,8amto3pm The University Store will conduct book buy-back from a NEW location — Founders Plaza. Annual Latino Association of Faculty and Staff (LAFS) Auction. Begins Monday, May 5 thru May 16th The proceeds generated from the auction will fund the scholarships that assist Latino students in achieving their higher education goals. Access the auction via the campus home page: www.csusm.edu. Contact Lupe Medina at 760750*4287 or Stella Ramos at 760^750-4041 for more info. Women's Studies Student Association (WSSA) The Women's Studies Student Association & asking the campus community to sign a jpetitiqim supportiiig tfaéschèdi J l l ^ ^ l of afocuftymember f gj • 'Oflèbmttóii' ¿ fthe.£ ^o&s,';'.; • pKh' ;; ' - » ; l ^ i & i ^ ^ t r a d i t i o n , custom X o ^ S o o e e r FieW - * r ^ ( im —¿j— :. - . * • * ^ �War Reporting from page 5 of view. Rierike also clarified that the editor is not the one concerned with money, the publisher is, and said, "Editors will not write what the publisher wants" to please the publisher. He continued, "The publisher worries about money, the editor worries about news. News is not for sale." Student IDs Available: Social Security Free as a thanks for participating in the event. All three panelists remained after the session for individual questions and discussion. " Up u ntil t he m iddle o f t he f all 2 003 s emester, C al S tate U niversity S an M arcos a ssigned s tudents a s tudent n umber t hat w as a ctually t heir s ocial s ecurity number." The North County Times had two employees embedded in the 3rd battalion 1st Marine Regiment, staff writer Darrin Mortenson and photojouraalist Hayne The evening concluded Palmour. They were schedwith Jennings presenting uled to return home on May each panelist with a plaque 2 . ^ __ 3 S h a r i n from page s commute when saying, "I drive down to San Marcos every single week. It gets stressful. Not only that, [but] when I get here, I can never find a parking spot... ahhh!" ity out of voluntary participation. Mestas commented by saying, "The reason they don't have a vanppol may be a question of liability; they don't want to be responsible for that." However, CSU SanThe problem with comMarcos has provided some muting will always be means of conservation for present at CSU San Marcos. students, which has proven The vanpool provides a first to be ineffective. The Ride- step for students who drive share program is a referral from distant cities. Busicarpooling service for stu- ness management senior dents to ride with someone and Murrieta resident Tony who lives within the same Robinson voiced his opindistant vicinity. It acts ion by saying, "I love the solely as a referral service idea of the vanpool. It's less for potential carpoolers and mileage on my car and more does not assume any liabil- money saved on gas." By JULIE MYRES Pride Staff Writer The CSUSM university police department is offering new student identification cards to students who currently have their social security on their school ID. This change was made by administration in the middle of the fall 2003 semester. Thus, any student who has gotten an ID after that time should have a randomly selected number in place of the social security number. This change is in response to only one known person's request, made by a student with concern for the privacy of students' social security numbers. The change was quickly put in place in response HIGH GEAR! Service Representatives Take incoming calls and assist our policy holders by providing expert insurance advice. $2000 sign on bonus for CA Resident P&C License to the concern. According to an article published in The Pride during the fall 2003 semester, Jonathan Poullard, dean of students at CSUSM, was quoted as saying, "We are working to immediately phase out the use of SSNs on student IDs." Students can stop by parking services during their regular business hours in order to be issued a new student ID with a randomly selected student number, which will be printed on the card instead of the student's social security number. This will affect each student's log in for WebCT and Up until the middle of the fall also their ID number. 2003 semester, Cal State University San Marcos assigned students The number on the ID will be a student number that was actually used to identify the student and their social security number. This their social security number will number was printed on student not be made public in any form. photo IDs. The social security Parking services, located at FCB number of the student was made 107, is open Monday thru Thurspublic to those who requested to day 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 8 see the ID for student services, a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no charge discounts, or overall identifica- for students to get the new IDs and tion. they must exchange their old IDs in order to receive their new one. 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By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride Staff Writer By GABRIEL MARTIN Pride Staff Writer The X-men sequel is one of the best adventure movies of recent years, better than the first, if not quite as much fun as last years' Spiderman. As an action movie, it delivers the requisite effects and action sequences, which are very impressive. Fine acting and attention to character make the movie unique and more memorable than most comic book movies. The characters are all greatly expanded from both their comic counterparts and the first movie, actually giving an emotional feeling to the action. It is definitely worth seeing, but possibly a little confusing to non-fans. While the first movie suffered from a pretty threadbare plot, this one may have a little too much. The film does an outstanding job of juggling the several storylines, even managing to tie them all together in a logical way. However, there are an awful lot of characters here- nearly everyone from the first movie returns, and every one of them evolves in some way. There are also several new characters, whom are also given an awful lot of plot and character burden. The best moments are of character interaction. Unfortunately, these moments are too often lost in the big action set pieces. material condescendingly. Not here. Nearly every returning character improves. On a particular note, the X-women- Berry, Famke Janssen and Rebecca Romijn Stamos all have a lot more screen time, and all make the most of it. However, Hugh Jackman makes the deepest impression as Wolverine. He is a natural at showing all sides of Wolverine's personality and it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart both bring classical acting skills to elder mutants Magneto and Professor X respectively. Among the new actors, Cummings has a very bad German accent, but he is good when it counts, as in his scenes with Storm. Brian Cox, as the hammy villain Stryker, was pretty annoying, though. The special effects and set pieces don't disappoint. From the opening scene of Nightcrawler attacking the White House to the duel between Wolverine and the similarly clawed Yuriko, the action is exciting and very well directed. The mutant's powers look realistic most of the time. The familiar settings that the mutants move through make their powers both unreal and strangely believable. Also impressive is the movie's depiction of telepathy, which is sorely underused as a superpower in film. The cacophony of voices Jean Grey is forced to hear give Jannsen one of her best moments. The It's not that you lose track of anyone. makeup on some characters is jarring, but But- well, take one of the new characters, impressive, and helps visualize the themes Alan Cummings' Nightcrawler. He looks of being an outsider. like a medieval demon, but is presented as gentle, innocent, and forgiving of his That sense of being an outsider has always tormentors. He strikes up a flirtation with been Xmen's specialty. The lead characters Halle Berry's character- Storm, who is are mutants, outsiders from normal society. definitely not monstrous, and in this movie They are often seen as a metaphor for obviously holding back some anger at the oppressed groups. This provides very betrayals of the human world. The scenes emotional undercurrents, particularly in a between them are fascinating, with some "coming out" scene, where young Iceman very strong romantic undertones, and you reveals his mutant abilities to his family. start to wonder where their relationship Magneto represents the oppressed that could lead. It doesn't lead anywhere. The choose to physically strike back against the two characters aren't even present in the "normal" world, and the subplot involving final scene. This happens with several him and Xavier's rebellious student Pyro is subplots, and it leaves you feeling a little one of the film's high points. frustrated that the plot got in the way of the characters. Ultimately it's the X men themselves who make the biggest impression. Having actual Then again, most action movies don't actors and a real director make a superhero even bother with interesting characters, movie without easy answers was a great which definitely place this movie ahead idea when the first X men came out. The of the rest, as does the acting. Director new one does it even better. Bryan Singer may have something to do with this. In other action movies, So, when does X3 come out? good actors either camp it up or treat the their way to Florida they marched to the beat of two drums and killed whites that interfered. They were Approximately 200 faculty and ultimately stopped at Stono River. students took some time off from their After that, the use of drums by slaves lunch hour to enjoy the sights and was outlawed. sounds of Danny "Slappjazz" Barber and Leland "Spoonful" Collins outSporting a red suit with a matching side the Dome last Tuesday. derby hat, Leland "Spoonful" Collins played the spoons using the beat of the As part of the Arts and Lecture music that played in the background. series at Cal State San Marcos, Barber Soon thereafter Barber joined in using started the performance by demon- a jaw harp this time to create the backstrating to the audience that there was ground music. The jaw harp is a small no need for musical instruments to musical instrument that is held against make music. All that was needed was the mouth, and plucked with the fina pair of white gloves and his knees gers making a variety of buzzing and thighs. sounds. The instrument is common in New Guinea where the indeginous As music played in the background, people use it. Collins plays the spoons Barber played along using his hands as to a variety of music ranging from rap drumsticks and his knees and thighs to jazz. Another person who inspired as drums. Barber used a technique Collins was James Brown. Collins that was adopted by slaves in the Deep not only plays the spoons well, he South when their drums were taken also dances while well while playing from them. The technique known them. as, hambone uses knees, thighs, body, hand clapping, feet stomping to create Collins has been using the spoons multiple rhythms. as instruments since he was a small boy. His cousin, Donald Howard, Before hambone, slaves were taught him to play the spoons when aloud to have drums that they used he was 11. According to Collins, "I as a form of communication. In the got my inspiration from watching the Stono Insurrection of 1739, 20 slaves Bozo the Clown show when I was in South Carolina escaped using their nine." Ever since then Collins has drums to get other slaves to join them taken the art of playing the spoons to on their march to the Spanish owned another level, playing them to the beat territory of Florida. As they made of virtually all types of music. Local Entrepreneur with varied projects seeks recently graduated or soon to graduate articulate, outgoing, self motivated person as Executive Assistant to support multiple varied tasks. Call 760-630-1334 or email resume to billRH45@hotmaiL com �C SUSM y los discapacitados Por ELOISA OROZCO y CHRIS- la tremenda odisea que es el no tengan que moverse tanto. TINA SERRANO estacionamiento, también está También el profesor dijo que se Para The Pride Martha, una estudiante en silla de han portado bien cuando tiene que ruedas. Martha también concurre escoger sus salones para enseñar. La Universidad Estatal de en que los estacionamientos no son California en San Marcos es suficientes y que para encontrar un John Segoria, quien trabaja con conocido como un lugar donde la espacio disponible, tiene que llegar el servicio de estudiantes disdiversidad es apreciada, desde los antes de las ocho de la mañana. capacitados, dijo al preguntarle alumnos hasta el cuerpo educativo, sobre los estudiantes que reciben y dentro de su diversidad, están las Acerca de las puertas servicios que actualmente son 185 personas discapacitadas. automáticas dijo que "la mayoría estudiantes registrados y que para de ellas funcionan bien, aunque fin de semestre esperan contar con Aunque algunos estudiantes hay algunas que no sirven." 195 estudiantes. Entre las persoconsideran a las personas con Martha también añadió, que los nas discapacitadas están personas impedimentos físicos como ascensores siempre funcionan pero con impedimentos visibles al personas con privilegios, ellos que prefiere no utilizarlos durante igual que invisibles. son los que más dificultades el tiempo que los estudiantes tienen para trasladarse alrededor cambian de clases ya que puede Al preguntarle sobre el congesde la universidad. Ya que ellos esperar hasta tres vueltas en tionamiento de los estacionamiennecesitan lugares especiales el ascensor hasta poder tener tos dijo, que hay los suficientes en el estacionamiento, puertas suficiente espacio para su silla de que requiere la ley, aunque no hay automáticas, al igual que ruedas. lo suficientes para los estudiantes. ascensores para moverse de un Quizá la sorpresa más grande lugar a otro. Al igual que los estudiantes, un fue el escuchar que las puertas profesor con discapacidades dijo automáticas no son requeridas por La primera persona entrevistada estar disgustado con la situación ley, y que la universidad las pone quien prefirió no dar su nombre del estacionamiento. Él dijo cómo cortesía hacia los estudifue un estudiante que sufre de que dura bastante para subir al antes discapacitados. Cuando de una enfermedad neurològica, ascensor cuando está repleto de los ascensores se trata, Segoria la cual no le permite caminar estudiantes. dijo recibir el más alto número de largas distancias. El dijo, "El quejas. ser estudiante discapacitado no Aunque son bastantes las quejas significa tener privilegios de que se pueden escuchar también se Elba Villalpando, una estudiante estacionamiento u otros servicios, tienen buenas noticias. De acuerdo en su primer año, dijo, "Aunque es todo lo contrario." El también con los estudiantes entrevistados los servicios de estudiantes con menciono que cada paso para él es al igual que el cuerpo educativo discapacidades de CSUSM se un martirio, y que definitivamente, los servicios de los estudiantes esmeran por hacerles la vida un los -estacionamientos para discapacitados, mejor conocidos poco más fácil a tales personas, discapacitados deberían de como CSUSM Disabled Student aun falta mucho por parte de estumultiplicarse. Services, les brinda muy buena diantes y personas que asisten esta atención al ayudarles a hacer sus universidad." El no fue el único que confirmó horarios y encontrar clases donde ¡Gracias! Por MARTHA SARABIA Editora Principal Elfinde semestre llegó y muchos de nosotros nos estaremos graduando en un poco menos de dos semanas. Sin embargo, no quisiera que este año escolar terminara sin tomar el tiempo para agradecer a todos ustedes por el apoyo a la sección en español. Fue un gran placer y una agradable experiencia ser la persona encargada de esta sección. Gracias a todos ustedes por su apoyo recibido a través de sus cartas al editor, al mandarme sus artículos en español para publicación, al leer los artículos en español, y a muchos de ustedes por darme su apoyo personalmente e incondicionalmente. Aunque al principio como pueden recordar hubo algo de controversia por la existencia de esta sección, se demostró que somos una comunidad importante en esta universidad. No obstante, yo me gradúo este año y no podré seguir con esta sección pero me encantaría que alguien mas se comprometiera a mantenerla como parte de este, su periódico estudiantil. Así que si alguno de ustedes esta interesado por favor háganmelo saber mandando un correo electrónico a pride@csusm.edu. ¡Gracias y buena suerte en todos sus proyectos futuros! John D. MacDonald's "Travis McGee" Series Is Still A Landmark in Popular Fiction By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer In 1964 author John D. MacDonald brought one of fiction's most imposing characters into existence. MacDonald's "Travis McGee" to this day represents perhaps the most interesting and compelling character to inhabit the world of paperbacks. McGee first makes his appearance in MacDonald's "The Deep Blue Goodbye." MacDonald describes his creation as, "That big loose-jointed boat bum, that slayer of small savage fish, that beachwalker, gin-drinker, quip-maker-that man named Travis McGee." Throughout the Travis McGee series MacDonald does a wonderful job with his descriptions of McGee as well as the other characters and situations that populate McGee's world. McGee is a harmless rogue who lives At one level McGee is the ultimate male aboard a large houseboat the "Busted fantasy character, a competent and indeFlush", which he won in a poker game. pendent non-conformist who lives entirely Our hero earns his living by retriev- by his wits and answers to no one. At a ing lost and or stolen deeper level McGee money and material for differs from fictional various people in need, heroes of an earlier era. h MacDonald's Travis often-beautiful women. McGee is often introMcGee to this day McGee keeps one half of spective, questioning everything he recovers as his own motives and represents perhaps the his fee. In the process of second-guessing his most interesting and plying his trade, McGee occasional mistakes. compelling character encounters an abundance The twenty-two Travis to inhabit the wor&l of of deceptions, conMcGee novels are also paperbacks. spiracies, fistfights and full of McGee's melgunplay, all the while ancholy musings over carrying on a series of urban sprawl, environrelationships with varimental degradation, ous sultry and mysterious love interests. and the subjugation of modern humanity to One can picture McGee as something of consumerism and social homogenization. a cross between Jack London and Hugh Heffner. The novels themselves are fast-paced and compelling. John D. MacDonald brought a wealth of experience to the Travis McGee series, having been a writer of suspense and science fiction for many years. MacDonald had earned his chops in both the short story and novel mediums, and it shows. His writing is tight and economical and he can bring startling plot twists seemingly out of nowhere without the appearance of their being forced or contrived. During and immediately after WWII MacDonald served as an officer in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) the precursor agency to the CIA. This may be the source of the detail and realism that pervades the "Travis McGee" series. The "Travis McGee" series is a classic in the detective novel genre and proof that the late John D. MacDonald was one of the twentieth century's master novelists. o CLASSIFIEDS 760-724-9423 EGG DONORS NEEDED Ages 19-29, $4,000 Compensation Call Melissa @ Building Families 800-790-7633 PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SETS - BRAND NEW Orthopedic Mattress+Box. Still in Plastic. Queen: Retail $699. Sacrifice $140. Full: Retail $649. Sacrifice $110. Can Deliver. (760) 840-0516 PRO-CHOICE PRO-ENVIRONMENT PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICANS Opportunities for D.C. Internships Leadership Training & Campaign Involvement. Call 8 66-777-1400 0 �N o M ore N ewspaper?? S ummer W ork ally coexist in order to fulfill our very similar missions of informing and serving the public. The Pride has been responsible for holding our officials accountable for decisions they make by exposing their actions to the campus community. They inform us of changes to policies, current events, and student life. By HONEE J. FOLK Pride Staff Writer I am outraged at the possibility of Cal State San Marcos advancing into the next school year without The Pride student newspaper! It has provided a direct service to students that we must preserve. $15.75 Base/Appt. Paid Weekly As a Pride staff writer, I was given an amazing opportunity to be intimately involved in the paper's construction process from beginning to end. I received valuable instruction in my journalism course, one of very few classes that provide communication students with practical application in a theory-driven degree. It would be a tragedy to lose such a student-focused and valuable instrument of learning and communication, especially in light of the continued publication of the As the President-elect of Associ- faculty and staff newsletters Tracks ated Students, Inc., I recognize the and Blueprint necessity for our free press to serve its role as the watchdog over the We must not allow this catastrophe student government and campus to occur! Join me in expressing our administration, and I support The strong disagreement for the lack of Pride 100 percent. Although the priority funding being given to our government and press have an student newspaper. Let's convince intense, sometimes conflicting rela- administration that our free press is tionship, we work on ways to mutu- not a luxury, it is a necessity! As studeiits we deserve to have a newspaper, specific to Cal State, that keeps us up to date with campus activities. We deserve to have the opinion pages as an outlet to express our frustrations, concerns and appreciation for student life. And most of all, we deserve to have a campus community that supports the efforts of a small group of students who report, write, edit, and design our paper on a shoestring budget miraculously every week. Interview Now, Start After Finals Customer Service/Sales Fun Work Environment Great Experience PT/FT - Flexible Hours Scholarships & Internships Available Conditions Apply No Experience Required Training Provided Continue PT in fall Locations Nationwide N. County/La Jolla (760) 942-1223 San Diego (619) 583-5609 Temecula (909) 695-4405 (open 5/12) www.summerbreakwork.com/csusm The Best: Weekend Magic" Weekend S an D iego C onvention C enter l u n e 2 6-29,2003 Play the b est g ame the b est w ay: A t t he M agic W eekend in S an D iego. Try out for t he opportunity t o r epresent y our c ountry in t he National O pen. 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Fact: It was the only class absence all semester. . Fact: Every person I discussed this with, including faculty, considered it an outrageous reduction in grade. No, I did hot miss an assignment, or test. No, I did not miss making S HOCKED ABOUT a presentation. Yes, the class was mandatory in the STUDENT FEES syllabus. No, there was not a consequence, nor instrucLike most other students, I tions of what to do in case of was shocked to hear about % illness, for non-attendance the huge fee increase for of the class. students (25% for undergrads, 20% for grads). My Appeal: ONLY to have Being a graduating senior the 9% reversed. I did not with no plans on attend- challenge the grading whating graduate school at San soever. Marcos, I could have asked myself the question, 'how Ruling: "The majority of does it concern me?' But the Grade Appeal Coma lack of empathy is one mittee ruled against the of the world's biggest prob- appeal." lems, (always has been), and I did not wish to contribute Question: Is. the majority to it. I call upon all the of the committee, faculty graduating seniors who are members who are unwillnot returning to CSUSM, ing to rock the boat? What and all the graduate stu- do they rule upon if not this dents who are finishing this type of professor transgressemester, to make as much sion? noise as'possible about this unacceptable increase in Warning To All Students: tùition. Make your opinion Anyone foolish enough known through newspa- to pursue an appeal in the pers, e-mails, and letters. future, as I was, heed this When those people who warning: Prior to placing are not directly affected by an appeal, be sure to have the fee increase complain, all graded work returned CSUSM will cease to be a to you. In response to mere commuter school and my appeal, the professor become a genuine commu- claimed to have made an addition error on my final nity at last. report which interestingly, would have further lowered Yours truly, my grade. Joseph Cerro LTWR Senior Opinion: The Student Grade Appeal Committee is simply a tool used G ENERATION Y by CSUSM to appease students. It is used to give the illusion that fairness Generation Y's are Cor- may prevail. In addition, rect: Student Grade Appeal Professors should not be a Farce, a Disgrace to Aca- allowed to vindictively demia reduce grades during the appeal process. Aren't the I now understand why scales supposed to be balGeneration Y students, anced? That also appears including my college-age to be an illusi6n...Good Ol' sons have told me: "You Boys Syndrome is Alive & can't appeal a grade! It Well at CSUSM. won't do you any good! You'll never win!" Rosemary Floquet MBA Student or eliminate the press. We have entered that phase. While the efforts of The Pride may seem disjointed to some, the fact remains that students are free to write, rant, vent, or criticize anything that they choose. It's th^t freedom that the administration has sought to squelch. They cut the funding for the graduate intern, without whom the class cannot run. They cut it after the instructor applied for the funding for next year. That round goes to the administration. Without a free press, the game is lost. There is no question that our institution of higher education has ecome an institution of higher Ifees. Larger classes with fewer lass offerings are promised for the all semester. Educators are quiting, and presumably, moving on to niversities and colleges that place 'a higher value on the quality of education than does our own CSUSM. Apparently the CSU system has $668 million for a computer system that never worked, but it doesn't have enough money to support a The word on the street, or in sufficient number of educators to Founders Plaza» is that there is a meet the requirements of over 7000 plan to value each class at four full- and part-time studeiits. credits instead of three. This will certainly graduate more students The physical structure of CSUSM at a faster pace and generate more is in poor condition. The elevators money for the school, but the are poorly lit, so poorly in fact that diploma they proudly hold at gradu" one can barely see that the permits ation will be worth so much less. in some elevators are expired. Instead of developing a reputation Handicap access through some as a small university with quality entrances is impeded because the professors, CSUSM will become electric doors don't work. And on nothing more than a large comthe second floor of Academic Hall, munity college staffed by student one of the double doors leading to teachers. the stairwell is locked. I called facilities about that two months The broad failure of the educaago, and it's still locked. I wonder tional system in California is not if the fire marshal knows. new, nor is it a secret. While academics have never been held in as The construction that has been high regard as many would like, it's going on since the water main only in the past decade or so that broke last month disrupts classes students have been graduating from throughout Academic Hall. But if high school without basic reading that noise wasn't enough, the kick- and writing skills. It was only a boxing class next to my LTWR 115 few years ago that CSUSM created plays music so loud that one can more strict entry requirements, so hardly think critically, or think at that those who did not have mastery all. Whoever schedules classes like of basic language skills would not this needs to sit through just one be admitted. This isn't elitist; this class period With me. I am paying a is giving teachers something to lot of money in fees, with no finan- work with in terms of students who cial aid or scholarships, and I can are ready to learnv barely hear my professor lecture, or my feilow students discuss the When did the mission of eleday's topic. > mentary and high school teachers change from reading, grammar, The first phase in the spread of writing, and math skills (where an oppressive regime is to control there is, in fact, a right or wrong answer) to social engineering? Jorge Riquelme, a Liberal Studies Department teacher at CSUSM said, "Unfortunately, much of the emphasis in education reform efforts is narrowly placed in improving schooling practices (e.g., instruction and curriculum) and not in addressing simultaneously the social context of education (e.g., poverty and exclusion)." I disagree. Unfortunately, not enough emphasis is placed on the educational fundamentals of instruction and curriculum. Too much emphasis is placed on tolerance, diversity, and a host of other social and political issues which become irrelevant in a society that can't read, write, add, or think critically. Comments like Mr. Riquelme's cause me to despair for this generation of high school and college students. They are becoming less and less qualified to compete in the world because they have been shortchanged in their education. The teachers and professors who love learning and teaching are leaving the public school system. They'll make less money in the private school system, but they will be free t o teach academic subjects to* students who want to be there, and be paid by parents who appreciate their talents. The disintegration of the grounds, the poor planning displayed by the administration in where l o hold which class, the lack of interest in what the students need, and the devaluation of the diploma, indicate a deep chasm in the academic ideology of CSUSM. Without a strong teaching staff, respect for students' time and money, and a newspaper that is free to print whatever is news, diversity and social issues are moot. It's too bad we can't all just take a semester off, and let the administration deal with that cash flow problem. 2003 CSVSM graduation May tT, 2003 May t?, 2006 Consolidation* At&l ! ! (A racelt/ Credavi) Congratulations!!! We are very proud of your accomplishments i o f earning a double major In communications and women's studies. You were able to adapt to a very hectic schedule of work and school 1 and were able to accomplish your goal i n such a short time. We know that you will excel in anything you decide to do and eventually reach your ultimate goal o f becoming a broadcaster!!! We hope to see you on NBC in the years to come..,move over Katie Couricin Your hard/ work/ and determination ha* finally paid/ off I ! I! I'wvgladyou/yot out ofyour had/ Utuationanddld weWfiyr yourself. Loob at what happen* when you/ cut the; anchor that wa&- weighing you/ down I know what happ&ny, you/ares We love you, aoin^to-walh<iowìvt^aiil^wiXh/Z bachelor^ degree*-1W very proud/ ofyou/ Neil, Aimee and Christopher Anthony and wCih/you/ good/ luck/ on you*' promoting new career. t Cemgratufatums! 1 knew you can make it 'I'm %o jproud ofy Ar&en&; £nyck/& AlUxo/ Love, 'Mom M �1 Tuesday,May 6,2003 0 CONGRATULATIONS! Natalie Marie Voelsi; . " |. . ill:.7 Congratulations... j jT 0OM(iRATULATlONi> AMD MEP RUNNING! Congratulations, and well done, good an4 faithful student! "Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.M Hebrews 12:1 H e did not create you to fail, H e did not birth you to give up and H e did not bless you with all your gifts and talents for you to q u it Love, God, Jeremy, & Ratzel (The Schrinity) We're proud of yon! FM, Boss Man, Mr. BID, Red Hot, Doris, and ttie one who calls yon Crlssle CONGRATULATIONS LAURA STENDEL AND KRISTIN JOOLINGEN YOU KNOW ALPHA XI DELTAS IOTA CLASS SISTERS ARE THE BEST! CLASS OF 2003 T H E PRIDE Thank you for not giving up, for not quitting when times got tough... Thank you for not only finishing, but finishing well! . YOU ARE INCREDIBLE « AND Y OU K NOW W HO WE'RE TALKING ABOUT! [y. wife, Jennifer Brooks-Cox, is graduating and has the honor of being a commencement speaker. Words cannot express how proud I am of her, nor how much of an inspiration she is to me. Having witnessedfirst-handthe tenacity with which she has faced the ups and downs, frustrations and hurdles, : :iiiiii^iiiill|SI)lllllll both personal and academic, to achieve this goal, I can say without any remnant of doubt that she is an amazing woman. Amazing, but not surprising. "HEEYYYYY WORLD, Jennifer exudes confidence that is supported by conviction, determination and WHAT'S NEXT?'4 character. I have witnessed her set and achieve goals, time and again. Her consistent success in her endeavors is almost uncanny. As her husband, I find myself using her vibrant pursuit of success as motivation to achieve my own. Miss you dollface. Jennifer, you are an intelligent, inspiring and beautiful person, and I am lucky D be your husband. Congratulations and I Love you, Jon. John Stephen Akhwari would be proud to know you just as we are! Much Love a nd Admiration Mommy & Daddy REMEMBER - It's Always Too Soon To Q jiit A Master's Degree candidates Valicia Anaya Adauto Amaki N. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Commencement graduation PeopleSoft ride-sharing spring 2003 war https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/f81696399a6695169851c119c04a79fa.pdf 5c517cb8c6961060816e2075f54fb113 PDF Text Text C LIFOR w ww.csusm.edu/pride/ ASI V.P. Patel Removed e einstated STATE I E 51 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8,2003 VOL.lO N O.l9 S tudent L ounge F ace L ift M arred B y B urglary A nd V andalism S oul F ood B reakfast F eeds t he S ouls a nd B ellies o f M any ~u c B y HONEE J FOLK Pride Staff Writer ....... During the development o f the CSUSM student lounge upgrade, theft and vandalism intruded on the creative plans last Tuesday morning. The burglary forces the process to slow its pace; it places the future o f the lounge in jeopardy, and it causes Associated Students Inc. (ASI) to change its policies in an effort to protect the improvements that are made to the student lounge. ~ Controversy Centers Around Dismissal O f S tudent Rep F or Same Reason L ast Fall QJ QJ u <( L .. ~ ·c: c: Q .....J By GAIL TARANTINO News Editor >- ..c .... 0 0 ~ Q_ On Jan. 24, Arti Patel, Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) executive vice president, was asked to resign from her position by ASI president and CEO Jocelyn Brown, for missing a mandatory retreat due to a family emergency. ASI bylaws state that all retreats are mandatory and any member who misses a retreat will be removed from the board and be subjected to an appeal process, at which time the ASI Board o f Directors (BOD) T he B urglary CSUSM C elebrates Black History Month with A nnual Soul Food B reakfast d ecides i fr einstatement i s a ppropriate. B y J ENNIFER A CEE a re i ntellectual e ngagement, Feature Editor community, integrity, innovation and inclusiveness. A n ASI retreat was scheduled for the weekend o f Jan. 25, but on Jan. 23 Patel was called out o f town due to a death in her family, and she was unable to attend. As raindrops pelted the drenched ground on the morning o f Friday, Feb. 14, words o f inspiration resounded through the CSUSM Dome as the annual " Soul Food Breakfast" took place. Patel explained that the purpose o f the eight-hour retreat was for BOD members to reevaluate the goals that they set during the summer retreat, and to organize themselves in order to better serve the students for the remainder o f the year. As dictated by ASI guidelines, Patel was asked to resign from her position on Jan. 24. Patel submitted her appeal the same day. See ASI VP, p age 2 INSIDE: p erformance. Jones delivered a speech entitled "Passion and Strategic Action: Continuing the Dream." He quieted the room with a strong voice and powerful words as he invoked the At a few minutes past 9 a.m., guests with plastic plates and forks lined up to sample the " Soul Food" breakfast o f eggs, grits, fried concern,thelaughte~andthe potatoes, gravy, sausage, applause o f his audience. bacon, and fruit. But it was The event, which was A total o f 150 advanced not j ust the food that was reservations were received for feeding the souls o f folks that meant to celebrate Black History Month, was not the free breakfast, which was morning. limited to the celebration or sponsored by the Associated I n h er welcome address, study o f African Americans. Students Incorporated (ASI) Programming Board. Lura ASI President Jocelyn Brown Jones offered advice and Poggi, assistant executive observed, "We have a beau- encouragement to any mardirector o f ASI, estimated the tifully diverse group here ginalized group or individual. turnout at over 160 people. today: faculty, staff, students, Racism, sexism, homophobia " It's exciting for the campus and community members." and heterosexism, ableism, to come together. By their Guest singer LaVeda Willis s elf doubt and s elf sabotage presence here today, people proceeded to sing the Black are all "alive and well and are showing their commit- National Anthem, and the we need to be successful" ment to the core values o f keynote speaker, Steven emphasized Jones, as he chalthis institution," commented Jones, a national consul- lenged, "Given the reality that Poggi. The core values she tant for diversity, strategic these -isms are not turning to referred to, which are listed change, leadership, and self- -wasims anytime soon. .. how in the university catalog, esteem issues, followed her do we move forward?" See S OUL F OOD , p age 3 The Father o f Black History ginia in 1875, t o two former slaves. As a boy he attended school when he could, but because o f t he family's poor To many, black history economic state, he was forced month is a reminder o f to help work on the farm. the social and economic He was largely self-taught, struggles faced b y the African-American. I n actuality it and by the age o f 17 he was is the culmination o f the life- o ff to Kentucky in search o f higher education. He long crusade to rewrite history. Dr. C arter G. Woodson attended Berea College a nd used his intellect, determina- worked in t he dangerous coal mines _to pay for his education and questioning nature tion. Shortly thereafter he t o m ake this a reality. left Kentucky to attend the Woodson w a b orn in Vir- University o f Chicago where B y CHRIS M ARTIN Arts Editor Page 7, the Korean National University of Arts Dance Company performs at cal State San Marcos he earned his bachelor's and master's degree i n 1907 a nd 1908 respectively. Driven b y a seemingly unquenchable thirst for knowledge Woodson then earned his Ph.D. from Harvard in 1912 a nd also studied at the Sorbonne in Paris. Throughout his extensive education, Woodson became increasingly curious about the apparent absence o f blacks i n A merican history. See HISTORY, p age 4 At 12 noon, on Tuesday Feb. 11, John Gehris, a member o f the ASI programming board, responded to an emergency call made by students. Gehris pushed through the double doors o f Commons 201, encountered a dangling silver ' ' •• \ock..~D~ f Eom. ~ 'o\a£.\5;. ~'­ that encased t he m oney for t he Marvel Capcom video game, and discovered that a thief h ad stolen $318 i n coins. See L OUNGE, p age 2 Gradshirt Design C ontest B y ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride S taff Writer Students get your pencils out and start drawing, because Cal State San M arcos' Alumni Association has given power to students who are interested in designing this year's grad shirt to be sold at Gradfest and at the commencement ceremony. According to Heather Manley, director o f A lumni Relations, this year is the first that the students at Cal State San Marcos will determine the gradshirt design. She urges all students who are interested to submit their design to the Office o f Alumni Relations in Craven Hall 5308A. The Alumni Association is looking for creative and innovative designs from students, rather than having the Alumni Association design it on their own. All designs must be submitted by Friday, March 7, on an electronic copy on disk and a color hardcopy. The winner's name o f the grad shirt contest will appear on the 2003 grad shirt and the winner will also receive a brand new shirt, as well as an undisclosed prize pack from the Alumni Association. �NEWS 2 Tuesday, February 18, 2003 T HE PRIDE ASI V.P. Removed Then Reinstated from page 1 The BOD met on Jan. 31 to discuss and vote on the issue o f Patel's reinstatement. Patel, in a brief statement to the BOD, admitted missing the retreat due to an unexpected family emergency and asked to be reinstated. The vote to reinstate Patel was unammous. Last spring, Shannon Tweed, a human development major, was elected to the BOD as the College o f A rts and Sciences representative, also missed a retreat due to a death in her family, and she was removed from her position on the BOD. Unlike Patel, Tweed was not reinstated. During the discussion portion o f Patel's appeal, Alan Smith, College o f Education representative, questioned why Patel should be reinstated for missing a retreat due to a family emergency when Tweed was denied reinstatement for the same reason. Erik Roper, ASI vice president o f communications, said his decision to vote against reinstating Tweed was based on his understanding that Tweed was not going to attend the retreat originally because she was going to attend a wedding. Although Roper admitted that his information could be considered hearsay, he felt that Tweed's subsequent family emergency didn't justify [Tweed's] reinstatement because she was going to miss the retreat anyway. When asked what she thought o f Roper's statements at the BOD meeting, Tweed, who was in attendance at the recent BOD meeting, replied that she was "shocked," and added that even though Roper admitted his information was hearsay, " It bothers [her] that no one has asked [her] to tell [her side o f the story]." After the elections in the spring o f 2002, a three-day ASI retreat was scheduled for June, immediately following final exams. According to Patel, the purpose o f the " summer" retreat is for the new BOD members to get to know each other, to set goals, and to learn about their jobs and the ASI organization. Tweed said that she advised Brown that she would miss the retreat because o f an out o f town wedding, and that Brown changed the dates o f the retreat to accommodate Tweed. because the only body that meets over the summer is the executive committee. Brown added that the executive committee makes all o f the decisions until the BOD begins to meet in the fall. Tweed explained she missed the retreat anyway because her grandmother died right before Tweed claims she didn't get a finals. According to Tweed, chance to appeal for reinstateshe left town right after finals. ment, and that Brown agreed to Tweed said she knew she would notify Tweed when she could be removed from the BOD and appeal. According to Tweed, she claims that Brown assured her didn't hear from Brown until she could appeal to be reinstated a Sept. 17, 2002, email, which when she returned. When asked informed her that her appeal was i f she submitted a written letter denied and that applications for o f resignation Tweed said no, that Tweed's vacated position were it was done verbally. Tweed also being considered. Tweed also said that the ASI bylaw, which said that the email informed her makes the retreats mandatory, that she could apply for her old was added after she was elected, job, but because she had been but that she knew she had the terminated she would probably right to appeal. not be considered. Brown also said that Tweed's appeal was done verbally and that the executive committee voted to reject the appeal and selected a replacement for her last fall. When asked why only the executive committee decided on Tweed's appeal, when Patel's appeal was voted on by the entire BOD, Brown explained it was Brown was asked i f Tweed was treated differently than Patel because the executive committee thought she was lying about the reason she missed the retreat. Brown said, "No, I t hink they were each treated fairly." Brown added, " Their situations were different." When asked how they were different, Brown declined S tudent L ounge f rom Keith Speers, executive director o f ASI, suspects that " the burglary occurred sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning," because "students were able to play the game fine during the day on Monday, however when someone tried to put it to use late Tuesday morning, the front [had been] disassembled." visited Cal State San Marcos on Wed. Feb 12 to follow up on the break-in, and he found additional damage to the change machine, reporting that "[his] key wouldn't fit because the lock was obviously tampered with." blockade within the pockets o f the table. The purpose o f the obstruction was to prevent the balls from entering the table's automatic collection cycle, in an effort to avoid further payment for their retrieval. SD Games is not making any arrangements to pull their equipment from the ASI lounge, however Olmsted admitted, "excessive service phone calls, low revenue, and theft or damage to the property are reasons we would pull out o f a venue." Olmsted further reasoned, " If something happens to the equipment, we take the loss, not ASL We can't afford to leave the pool table and video games in a place where we continue to lose money." A SI C hanges Policy Three video games, a change machine, and a payto-play billiards table are on loan to ASI, courtesy o f San Diego Games (SD Games). A contractual agreement between the two organizations outlines that SD Games will provide the recreational equipment at no cost to ASI, maintenance and upkeep included, and in return, ASI w ill provide a clean storage space and the highest possible volume o f student traffic with money to In addition to the theft o f spend. the coins, vandalism was also reported on the pay-to-play Jim Olmsted, manager o f SD billiard table. Six cue balls were Games, Street Route division stolen, and vandals damaged (of which CSUSM is a part) the system by creating a paper Editorial Lead Editor Lead Editor Staff Alyssa Finkelstein ~igoEditor New's Editor feature Editor A rts Editor Opinion Editor Spanish Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Martha Sarabia Desmond Barca Gail Tarantino Jennifer Acee Chris Martin Jason Padilla Martha Sarabia Jessica Krone Desmond Barca Leiana Nabolowaa Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall 201. ASI representatives also unanimously decided to file an official police report and request for an investigation, resolving to put an end to these crimes. I mprovements t o Lounge ASI has strived to create a " new and improved lounge for Students will soon feel the students to enjoy," says Erik consequences o f the burglary and Roper, ASI vice president o f vandalism. ASI representatives communications. have changed student lounge policies to ensure access to all These improvements, which ASI sponsored amenities, and to began last fall, include the protect against further destruction purchase o f a 52-inch Hitachi big screen T V and the billiard o f property. table. The sofa in the lounge was At the Feb. 14 Board o f cleaned and repaired, and student Directors meeting, the original lockers have been ordered. " One lounge lockout time o f 10 p.m. was o f the goals for the ASI executive changed. Students can now expect committee was to provide the lounge and the ASI business students with additions to the office to close its doors at 6 p.m. lounge they would use, because The council has given serious all but two o f the video games just consideration to the installation sat and collected dust," reported o f a 24-hour security and Crystal Folk, ASI vice president surveillance system, which will o f finance. monitor the activity in Commons S taff Writers J ared Thompson, Jeff Brownlee, Jason Padilla, Jeanne Raupp Sapp, Jennifer Rhodus, Gabriel Martin, Dave Werth, E rik Roper, Gerald Jones, Meg . Eppel, Julie Myres, Jamal Scarlett, Adrian Cundiff, Diana K . Cabuto, Honee Folk, Araceli Catalan, S ara Colbrese, Nina Robinson to give details explaining that she "wanted to respect Shannon's privacy." Brown added that she was hesitant to discuss Shannon's case because a lot o f the discussion between them was done privately in closed sessions. Brown did reiterate that the situations o f Tweed and Patel were unrelated. When Tweed was asked i f Patel should have been denied reinstatement, she said, "No. I 'm glad they kept Arti. [Patel] works hard and deserves her position." Tweed explained that she felt she was treated differently from Patel, in part because she " wasn't a part o f [the executive committee] group," because she had run on a different slate than Patel and Brown. However, Brown said, " half o f the voting executive members [did not run] on my slate [either]." Tweed pointed out that " they replaced me with someone who didn't go to the retreat either." Tweed ended by saying, " My teachers were understanding during [the death o f a family member], couldn't the executive committee have been, too?'' p age 1 After acknowledging students' request for a storage area, ASI arranged for the delivery and installation o f 40 pay-to-use lockers. This includes a separate compartment unit specifically accessible to students with physical disabilities. " I'm glad to know that Crystal [Folk] was thinking about how to make [the lockers] available to the student population I serve," said John Segoria, director o f Disabled Student Services. As a result o f the recent theft and damage done to the property in the ASI lounge, the future o f the lounge is in jeopardy. Keith Speers explained that the responsibility o f protecting the luxuries from destruction lies with the entire campus, saying, "How do we as a community monitor our space so that we can continue to offer these benefits?" All opinion a nd letters to the editor, published i n T he Pride, represent the opinions o f the author. and do not necessarily represent the views o f The Pride, or o f California State University San arcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opi.nion o f The P ride editorial hoard. 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Distribution includes all ofCSUSM campus, local Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. http://www.csusm.edu/pride T he P ride �NEWS THE PRIDE Tuesday, February 1 8,2003 S o I o o B reakfast f rom p age 1 Jones encouraged the audience t o move forward b y following what he called, " The 7 C 's," which are t o have courage, t o b e centered i n who you are, t o b e creative, t o s eek cross-cultural competency and clarity o f vision, t o contemplate your strategy, and collaboration. Members o f the CSUSM B lack Student U nion (BSU) t hen took over w ith r eenactments o f film scenes spotlighting African American actresses. Crystal Folk, Tameko Joyce, Nina Robinson, Lameka I ngram a nd Honee J. F olk honored actresses S anaa L athan, Halle Berry, Nia Long, Angela Basset " I'm n ot a motivational and O prah Winfrey, respectively. speaker," Jones said, " My g oal is to inspire you, t o light the fire Honee J. Folk, president o f already inside o f you so when I 'm B SU a nd a communication major, gone you c an continue t o light the closed the morning festivities fire inside yourself." T he audi- with a brief, passionate speech ence stood i n ovation as Jones warning the audience " Our Black concluded his speech. population (at CSUSM) is i n a r apid state o f decline. Mayday! Mayday! We've only got 193 B lack students on a campus o f 7,246. That is only 2.5%. O ur B lack s taff members and faculty are leaving u s a nd no one is strategically moving to create solutions for this problem." F olk prompted guests t o remember, " We a ll benefit from a culturally diverse campus population." T he program that Brown called " wonderfully smooth" e nded with CSUSM s tudent Ruby Udeh, w ho sang the classic ''Amazing G race" t o a n audience that w as clearly moved b y t he morning's festivities. Tiempos de paz (.Te s uena extrafio? El cuadro que se nos ofrece ante nuestros sentidos, parece diferir bastante de lo que esta nota propone. Las noticias que constantemente recibimos son poco alentadoras. Cuantas veces hemos visto u na pelicula de guerra, c6modamente sentados e n la butaca del cine. A l concluirla funci6n saliamos 1entamente apresurados p or los sufrimientos atravesados p or los personajes ... p ero lentamente entnibamos e n nuestro r itmo h abitual ... y las imagenes pavor- © 3 C orrect·on F or F ebruary 4 th b udget a rticle The Pride w ould like t o m ake a c orrection regarding the "~twill h appen t o CSUSM w hen California runs o ut o f m oney?" article t hat r an i n t he February 4 edition: According t o R ick Moore, director o f C ommunications at Cal S tate San M arcos " T he m oney voted o n i n Propositions is held separate from operating budgets a nd i s n ot a ffected b y t he current state deficit situation. A ll o f t he money allocated for construction projects o p t his a nd t he o ther C SU c ampuses is s till there, still available, and will b e s pent according t o p lan." ESPANOL L ETTER osas, poco a poco se iban despaciosamente de nuestra conciencia. c) que e n ella se vive activamente Por eso e n tiempos dificiles e incipero sin elementos antag6nicos, p or l o ertos es cuando m as n os atrevemos a que nuestros desafios resultan menos investigar que pasaria si o ptaramos Hoy la fantasia tiene visos de reali- agobiantes. p or r efinar nuestro sentir y p ensar p ara l ograr u na c onvivencia armoniosa y dad, comenzamos entonces a pensar Q uizas sea trabajoso M ANTENER gozosa. E s e n e sos-estos- tiempos m as contundentemente e n q ue significa estar e n paz. Puede que tengamos tres u na a ctitud pacifica durante los acon- donde .iruis reil~ruimos" s obre _los _ . _ posiciQnes conrespecto a ella: a) que es tecimientos cotidianos, pero estoy -posibles beneficios t{ue n os <iejarla llii . : · · · ""'"" ·.··· · _ l ~ u n e stado de meditaci6n q ue sirve p ara segura, que cuando l a P AZ s e ve ~do e n paz. aquietarse, donde se hace nada . ..y que a menazada, m as d e u no de nosotros parece aburrido, b) que es u n estado a comienza a pensar seriamente e n que Blanchette Tidone Estudiante de C SUSM alcanzar de vez e n cuando, pero que es lo que ELLA significa. es poco practico para el diario vivir, b y Jessie Day Cal S tate S an M arcos is h aving a n: I nternational F air! M arch 1 3 1 1:00-3:00 G reat C ultural F ood, D isplays, a nd P erformances! C ome C elebrate O ur C ultural D iversity! I nterested i n P articipating w ith M usic, D ance o r T able D isplay? C ontact: D anielle M cMartin, G lobal A ffairs d mcmarti@csusm.edu ( 760) 7 50-8821 --- - A ttention S tudents: The CSUSM's L ibrary Senior Experience Team needs your help. They'll be emailing a short survey to students. Please fill it out i f you receive one. . - . �FEATURE 4 Tuesday, February 1 8,2003 T HE PRIDE T he Father o f Black History Month from page 1 Woodson noticed that what was written about blacks generally portrayed them as socially inferior to whites. For this reason he founded the Association for the Study o f Negro Life and History (now called the Association for the Study o f Afro-American Life and History) in 1915 to promote the integration o f blacks into history books. Then, in 1916, he founded the widely respected Journal ofNegro History. Already known for his work in the black community, Woodson was far from done. His crowning achievement came in 1926 with the inception o f Negro History Week, the second week in February. The week was chosen because Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln share birthdays during that week. Since this remembrance has been adapted and lengthened to Black History Month, there has been a long running joke that February was selected because it is the shortest month o f the year. The fact remains that there are a number o f significant reasons as to why February remains the month to celebrate AfricanAmerican history: • On Feb. 23, 1868, W.E.B. Dubois, a civil rights leader and co-founder o f the National Association for the Advancement o f Colored People (NAACP), was born. • O n Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment was passed. This granted black people the right to vote. • On Feb. 25, 1870, Hiram R. Revels took office as the first black Senator in United States History. • On Feb. 12, 1909, the NAACP was founded. • O n Feb. 1, 1960, a group o f black Greensboro, N.C. college students began a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in what would become a civilrights movement milestone. • O n Feb. 21, 1965, three black Muslims shot the militant black leader who promoted Black Nationalism, Malcolm X, to death. Although Woodson and others like him have helped in the effort to bring neutral, balanced and unbiased records to academia there is still much work to be done. Only with similar continued efforts can the U.S. history be interpreted accurately. Don't Miss the Opportunity, Study Abroad ByARACELICATALAN Pride Staff Writer Does the experience o f different cultures, places, and speaking various languages seem intriguing? It's actually a way to receive CSU credits, for classes that are taken in another country o f your dreams. All prospective applicants should start planning ahead on studying abroad as soon as possible. Imagine yourself on a gondola ride in the romantic canals o f Venice, Italy. Imagine walking all the way to the very top o f the Eiffel Tower, overlooking the magnificent, Parisian scenery. Imagine attending an intense bullfighting match in the beautiful city o f Madrid, Spain. No, it's not, Las Vegas. No, it's not a dream. These are the Advanced planning is necessary for stureal places explored through CSUSM study dents, in order to know what is required for abroad programs. their majors, when looking into the study abroad programs. Students can choose marty. p~ograms around the world, ranging from a few weeks to a full year o f academic study. Freshmen and sophomores are highly encouraged to begin thinking about study abroad now. FUli TUition and Salary Paid Wbat i ftuition wasnh problem? lfs not for students enrolled in the U.S. Coast Guard Scbolarsbip Progzam call,ed the College Studen! Pre-Comrnissionlnitialive (CSl>l)._ letihe U.S. Ceast-Guard help you anhieve your goals. By enmlling'in this program you llliain to beCome a~ooed o.ffi~ vdiile tile Coast Goatdpays fur your college tuition._ In !he Coast Guard you.'U11S(} your ~ IIainiiig to mforrelhe law;protect,(lroperty and The CSU system-wide program is available in 18 countries. Students may choose from Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe. Australia, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe. The deadline for applications for the Australia, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe IP programs will be May 1, 2003. The IP programs for these countries will run from Jan. 2004 to Dec. 2004. gram meetings for Valladolid, Spain. Stockey said, "The program in Spain is a very popular program due to being able to live with the host family and experience the old, Castilian culture." The Mexico study abroad program is in the planning stages. Further information about the proThe CSUSM Exchange Programs (EP) is gram will be available by contacting the available for the United Kingdom, Japan, Office o f Global Affairs. and France. Essentially, EP is a program By experiencing a CSUSM study abroad that exchanges one CSUSM student with one from another country. The deadlines program, students will have the opportufor the EP program are March 1 for the fall nity to develop a semester, and September 30 for the spring deeper appreciation and understanding semester. o f another culture. ''Anyone can study abroad. It takes adva,nce planning. We can The Office o f Extended Studies sponsors help you overcome the financial obstacles the CSUSM Summer Study Programs for and guide you through the process of Spain and Mexico: Short-term programs studying abroad," commented Stockey. for Spain and Mexico focus on language and cultural immersion. The summer All CSU students are eligihie to' apply. deadline for applications is Mar. 28, 2003, Information is available in the Office for the Valladolid, Spain program. This o f Global Affairs, Craven Hall 5211. program starts on June 2 and ends on Interested students may also contact Jan June 28, 2003. Applications for the Spain Stockey, CSUSM Study Abroad Adviprogram are in Craven 5211, and online at sor at (760) 750-4090 or by e-mail at www.csusm.edu/spainstudyabroad. jstockey@csusm.edu. The currently available CSU IntemaThe Office o f Global Affairs will tional Program (IP) applications are for announce the future informational pro- ev~ve fives. BENEFITS INCLUDE: No more student loans No more part-time jobs Receive up tO $2,000.00 monthly salary FULL TUITION PAID Books and fees paid Free travel Free dental/medical care Optional life insurance coverage 30 days paid vacation Call now and find out more about this exciting opportunity waiting for you in the Coast Goard. Calll-877-NOW:USCG ext 1788 or VISit us on the web at · gocoastguard.com. EliglbHity Most be aUS Citizen Maintain 2.5 GPA Must have completed 60 college credits SAT 1000 or ACf 23 ege Be a sophomore or junior in a4-year college program Attend an approved college or university APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28th u.s. - CDAST6UARD AIID CIIAST SIIAID REBEIJE S ounds o -r t he P ast By JEANNE RAUPP SAPP Pride StaffWriter inclusion in the registry until ten years after its creation. For instance, although recordings o f news events and interviews The Library o f Congress has released surrounding the events o f Sept. 11, 2001, a list o f the first 50 sound recordings that are considered historical even now, they will be included in its historical archives. are ineligible for inclusion until201l. Historical events, musical performances, and voices from the past have been The list o f recordings in the regi~try immortalized on a variety o f media: wax includes a variety o f historical events, cylinders, acetate disks, records, and tape. popular music, comedy routines, and Although these technologies have become political and presidential speeches. obsolete, that doesn't mean the sounds are lost forever. Some recordings are familiar to the general public, including · the stirring .In 2000, Congress passed the National " I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Preservation Act to establish the National Luther King, Jr. The horrific crash o f the Recording Registry. According to Hindenburg, reported by Herbert Morrison the bill HR4846, signed into law in in 1937 has been saved for posterity. A November o f2000, the Library o f recitation o f "Casey at the Bat" from Congress has the authority " to maintain 1915 and the hysterical "Who's on First" and preserve sound recordings and by Abbot and Costello may be enjoyed collections o f sound recordings that are by generations to come, as they also culturally, historically, or aesthetically belong to this collection. The National significant. .." Recording Registry also immortalizes President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and The bill states that the Library o f his "Fireside Chats." Congress is required to establish the criteria by which recordings are included Music o f the 20th century has also in the registry. One prohibition is that been preserved, including the work o f no sound recording may b e eligible for Enrico Caruso, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin. The inimitable Elvis Presley, Woody Guthrie, and Miles Davis are now a part o f American historical culture. " The Message," a rap performance by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, is also part o f the list. Thomas Edison invented the first sound recordings in the late 1800s. By 1880, Edison had developed the basic technology to record and play back sound. The first phonograph was a device comprised o f a cylinder, wrapped in a sheet o f foil. As Edison spoke a child's poem into a mouthpiece attached to the cylinder, sound waves caused a needle to make dents in the foil. Playback involved merely reversing the operation - and " Mary Had a Little Lamb" became part of the U.S. sound history. In 1885, scientists improved on the design by creating a cardboard cylinder coated in wax. Three o f these wax cylinders contain sounds that have been included in the registry. The technology o f today is required to preserve the sounds o f the past. The sounds must be transferred digitally and stored on computers. Allan B. McConnell, S ee S OUNDS, page 12 �FEATURE THE.PRIDE er a e By DAVE WERTH Pride Staff Writer There is a special group o f people at Cal State San Marcos. They are international students. These students come from all over the world, in search o f higher education and in hope o f unlimited opportunities. There are approximately 100 full time international students enrolled this semester at CSUSM. Countries as far away as Yemen, Oman, and Greece are represented, along with countries as close as Canada and Mexico. - order to breathe their first fresh breath o f air in America. This feeling o f euphoria dies quickly, and panic sets in when all o f the pre-departure preparations are put to the test. Will there be a place to live? Will I get all my classes? Questions such as these may plague the students' minds for weeks. Although a scenario like this may not be the case for every international student, it gives some insight into what obstacles must be overcome when traveling around the world to receive higher education. Traveling over these great distances to vacation is comprehendible to most students, but imagine what it would be like to travel half way around the world to attend school for an extended period o f time. Takashi Sasaki, who has participated in several international student programs in the U.S., shares many o f the same feelings o f frustration and stress expressed in this fictional portrayal. "The language and everyday life are the most difficult," said Sasaki. Upon getting off o f the airplane, after a twenty hour flight, many international students may feel that their eyes have gotten so blurry that they can barely read the signs directing them where to go. I t may don upon her/him that, although they have a fairly good grasp on the English language, the option to speak in their native language is no longer available. The reality o f the situation is that international students now have to eat, sleep, and speak English every minute o f every day. "The most simple tasks such as setting up a bank account, or going grocery shopping, sometimes end up to be the most difficult thing to do," said Sasaki. He also remarked that everyday life was only a portion o f the problems that international students face. In many instances, financial matters and immigration regulations can be the biggest bump in the road for international students. They can most likely expect a wonderful greeting from the infamously unfriendly U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (I.N.S.). An intense interrogation, in English, with an inspector usually leads to a frenzy o f stamping, stapling, folding, and more stamping of immigration documents. On most occasions, it is to the delight o f the international student that they are informed o f the processing fees, and a secondary inspection, where the student's bags will be t om open and searched vigorously. Usually, after spending a considerable amount o f time repacking all o f their extremely personal items, international students finally will get the chance to step out of the front doors o f the terminal, in When asked why he chooses to continue to stay in the U.S., Sasaki said that the experience was a once in a lifetime chance, and the people and opportunities available are unlike anywhere else in the world. I t is this uniquely positive attitude that often keeps international students from being deterred b y the ofistacles that often come up while working toward a degree in a foreign country. Danielle McMartin, who has been the international advisor for CSUSM's Global Affairs Office for two and h alf years, is all too familiar with the problems that an international student will inevitably face. Me Martin has been working in the field o f student affairs for a total o f 15 years. Tuesday, February 1 8,2003 5 a • I She remarked that like American students, international students face the same worries o f getting all o f their classes, achieving good grades, and graduating as quickly as possible. However, she also notes the differences that set international students in a league o f their own. Since the events o f 9/11, rules and regulations have become even more strict. The I.N.S. now operates a computer-based system called SEVIS, which requires educational institutions to report the status o f all o f their foreign students. Additionally, the I.N.S. implemented tighter restrictions "There is a lot o f family pressure on on foreign students studying within the international students," said Me Martin. U.S., as o f Jan. 1, 2003. "Families have planned the course and duration o f the student's education. With Up until this date, regulations allowed issues like the changes in fees, it adds all for re-instatement o f a student i f they were the more stress upon the student." to fall below the 12-unit minimum. There was more room for error on the part of Currently at CSUSM, international stu- international students. "Now there is more dents pay $282.00 p er unit and $970.00 pressure on international students than for state and registration fees. Without ever before," said McMartin. " If they are including parking fees, books, or any unable to get their classes and fall below other additions, a full time international their twelve unit minimum, they are at a student, with 12 units, pays $4,354.00 p er very high risk o f jeopardizing their status semester. Although this may seem outra- as an international student." geous, consider that international students However, in light o f all that seems to be do not pay any taxes, which account for California residents subsidizing o f tuition negative aspects, CSUSM Global Affairs fees. Also, for many o f these students, Office is making the best attempt possible tuition at a notable university in their home to help these students achieve their goals country may be twice as expensive, there- and feel at home. "We are still trying as an fore making CSUSM a sensible financial international program to gain our identity," said McMartin. endeavor. For most international students, a major challenge can be to live within the rules and regulations set forth by the I.N.S. Most intematioJ_?.al students in the U.S. are permitted to study and live here, based on the fact that they obtain an F-1 Visa. This visa requires that students must keep a full time status at their school, which is 12 units or more, complete their course o f study i n a given amount o f time, and at no time work off o f the school campus. As San Marcos grows, the Global Affairs department and the international student population will also grow. When asked what some o f the hopes and goals were for the International Program at CSUSM, McMartin responded, "We are always hoping for more international students, and now that we have th<: ,housing, somewhere down the line l would like t o see a n International Center, a place that international students could call their own." I n spite o f the obstacles international "Being a Visa student is always in the back o f their minds," said Me Martin. She students face, they continue to pursue further explained that i f an international their personal and educational goals in the student falls below a full time course load United States. at any time, they face the consequence o f having to end their course o f study immediately, and return to their country o f origin. Is There Liberal Bias At Cal State San Marcos? By JAMAL SCARLETT Pride StaffWriter says, "Liberal bias on campus has always been a problem. Liberal bias blurs the values and morals that our parents taught us as they raised us. Liberal bias descends under the guise o f 'tolerance' for all, except those who disagree with it. Instead o f being givep. an education, we are indoctrinated. CSUSM senior communication major, Anna Hall, expressed a similar sentiment stating, " The problem [with] liberal bias is that no one sees the conservative side o f things, only the liberal." In the past weeks, parents and students alike have leveled charges o f liberal bias at UCSD and some o f its faculty members. These charges include the claim that UCSD is indoctrinating the students with a liberal ideology, and telling them what to think, act, and feel about certain legislation. Closer to home, investigation into the subject o f liberal bias at Cal State San Marcos has uncovered a predictable difference in opinSome students say they have ion, with some students claiming they are told what to think, while never experienced liberal bias in the classroom, but still feel that it others see no bias at all. exists. Jennifer Cox, a business Liberal bias has been defined major, was asked i f she has peras a position that leans toward sonally experienced liberal bias those who favor greater freedoms on campus. She replied, "No, but in political or religious matters. I know it's there." People with liberal viewpoints The fear o f liberal bias has generally are opponents o f estabsome students questioning i f their lished systems and supporters o f progress, reform, and the protec- grades have been or could be affected due to their conservative tion o f civil liberties. positions. Some feel that biased President o f the College Repub- professors prohibit free thought. licans at CSUSM Sean Mattingly Mattingly asked, "[why are we] fooling students into thinking that in order to be a 'free thinker' that they must be indoctrinated by liberalism? One question though. .. what were students before they entered college? I mean, i f they are "free thinkers" only after they graduate college, what were they when they were not in college? Were they ''un-free thinkers?" How do I know that the professors have not graded me down simply because I don't agree with their 'free thought'?'~ I n a Jan. 21 San Diego Union Tribune article, UCSD student Brandon Woodward claimed that he has learned to reflect his professor's views after a paper he wrote against abortion, for a required ethics course, was picked apart b y his professor. Woodward claimed that he rewrote it with a pro-choice stance and received an A, and added, "With school and papers, you learn to write what the teachers want to hear." There are 9ther students who disagree with this position. CSUSM Sociology m~jor Drew members o f its faculty, students, and staff in both curricular and cocurricular activities." Niedenthal, a member o f the Progressive Activist Network said, "There is a lack o f interest in the liberal position and a leaning toward the conservative." Sociology major Kunta Jones agreed and stated that it was " a contradictory question, [considering] that we call ourselves a 'democratic' society." While many students believe that liberal bias on college campuses is a threat to their academic freedom, one o f the core values found in the CSUSM catalogue is academic freedom. Professors and students alike are entitled to full freedom in their research, but professors have to give an acceptable performance in the classroom, according to university standards. CSUSM believes that, "education depends upon the free expression and exchange o f ideas in the search for truth. Academic freedom is the freedom to express any view, popular or unpopular, and to defend that point o f view in open exchange. The university supports freedom o f speech, in~ ru;td ~x~~~si?D f or ·.all . .. . ~ The question o f liberal bias has professors apprehensive about answering the question o f liberal bias. Communication professor Michael Huspek commented, "The question 'is there liberal bias on campus at CSU San Marcos?' itself was biased and what should be asked is, 'What counts as academic freedom?"' Arts and Sciences professor David Avalos gave a similar response by stressing the importance o f academic freedom. Avalos said, "Academic freedom is dependent upon free speech and its free exposition and is not limited to any personal agenda." Mark Appelbaum, a professor at UCSD, explained his position by saying he wanted to "make sure students understand that faculty members have opinions. The fine line between fact and opinion is not always clear." .. •.;...• I • • • + 1o &. t. �ARTS 6 Tuesday, February 1 8,2003 THE P RIDE Glassner's a reporter from the St. Petersburg Times. T his reporter felt motivated to offer the following ominous admonition. " How c an In the late 1990s d rug use had you be sure the person sitting decreased by h alf compared to a next you at work won't go over decade earlier; almost two-thirds the edge and bring a n Uzi to the o f high school seniors had never office tomorrow? You can't." Two examples cited by Glassused drugs. Youth homicide has ner are media coverage o f health Glassner singles out Erik Larson declined by thirty percent i n from the Wall Street Journal for recent years and more than three issues and drug abuse. The praise i n systematically dismantimes as many people are killed author cites research from Emory tling false fears about workplace by lightning than by violence at University that demonstrates a schools; Since 1958 not a single strangely skewed level o f health violence. Larson provided hard figures on the phenomenon o f child has been killed o r injured coverage i n p opular magazines B any G lassner, p rofessor o f violence i n t he workplace. O ut by tainted Halloween candy. The and newspapers. This research s ociology a t t he U niversity odds o f b eing killed b y a coshowed how various print media o f S outhern c alifornia, a nd o f approximately 121 million worker are approximately o n i n outlets devote much less space to a uthor o f T he C ulture o f Fear. working people, about 1,000 are t wo million. the-most c ommon causes o f death C ourtesy photo. murdered at work each year. This than to the least common causes. represents a rate o f o nly one i n These statements are not vain The leading cause o f death, heart as the eleventh ranked cause o f 114,000. I n addition, robbers who affirmations o f a n i maginary disease, received approximately e nter the workplace from the outdeath, homicide. Drug abuse, the same amount o f coverage universe. They represent hard side, not co-workers, committed the lowest ranking risk factor associated with death and serious 90 p ercent o f these murders. As a n aside, Larson points out that illness, received as much coverN EDICII'I£ ~I c L I N I c A L postal workers are i n fact two and age as the second highest-rankE DUCATION RESEARCH a h alftimes less likely to b e murR ESEARCH A T S CRIPPS C LINIC ing risk factor, diet and exercise. obert Blendon and John Young dered on the j ob t han the average worker. o f H arvard University analyzed forty-seven surveys about drug The list o f media fabricated abuse between 1978 and 1997. Scripps Clinic Rancho BeriJardo is ronducting a research study of an fears i n The Culture o fF ear is I n these surveys, eight out o f t en investigational medication to treat v.'Omen's yeast infection. respondents said that drug abuse both long and well documented. I f you are a woman, 18 years of age or older and have a yeast infection Finding out that the real world has never caused problems i n that has not been treated with any over-the-{:ounter medication in the is a much safer and gentler place t heir family, and the vast majorpast 14 days, you may qualify to pactidpate in one of our research than the one portrayed i n t he ity r eported relatively little expestuqi~. news media is reassuring. Learnrienc. with problems related to e Q ua'lftecl p artlpants w ill r eceive ~ n o c ost: drug abuse. Blendon and Young ing that journalists create and • Study medication determined that fears about drug perpetuate anxiety i n order t o sell soap is infuriating. Glassner abuse among the general public • Study related medical care by board certified physicians are driven largely b y m edia atten- suggests some deeper reasons for • Pap smear (if not done within 12 months) the news media's purveying and _ tion to the subject. • Compensation for partidpation the public's purchasing o f fear. F or m ore i nformation, c all t he S tudy C oordinator a t The author draws a n interesting Workplace violence has analogy to the famous O rson received much media attention Welles " War o f the Worlds" incii n recent years. Glassner quotes B y JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer reality o r perhaps a softer reality than the news media seems intent upon portraying. B arry Glassner explores the phenomenon o f m edia generate fears i n his book The Culture o fFear. Y east I nfection ( 858) 5 92-1144 ~ SCRIPPS CLINIC dent o f 1938. Glassner proposes that Americans, unable to face up to German aggression and anti-Semitism, Japanese imperialism and domestic economic -problems, projected these fears onto anonymous alien invaders. Likewise, Glassner believes that modern Americans, seemingly unable to resolve issues such as child poverty, inadequate healthcare, unsafe conditions for workers, flagrant disparities i n income between rich and poor, and a myriad o f o ther real problems, project their fears onto murdering pre-teens, sadistic co-workers, dangerous minorities and other chimeras. This sublimation and projection o f real fears is not harmless. As a result o f focusing on specters, the aforementioned real problems go largely unaddressed. People die from preventable and treatable illnesses, children are raised in squalor, and young men with the wrong skin color languish in prison. The tragic events o f9/ll perhaps make Glassner's book even more apropos. As horrible as 9/11 was, the fact is ten times as many people are killed every year i n automobile accidents, and calls for more racial profiling and fewer restrictions o n government law enforcement agencies with a n esta~lished h istory o f indifference to civil liberties gives one pause. Barry Glassner's The Culture o fFear is a n excellent expose on truth and the consequences o f its suppression. U ublgfar S a Diego S iiiU 1924• s • CIO C AL STATE SAN MARCOS Indoctrination I n t he Classroom? I n O rientations? C OUGAR TENNIS COACH SIMON USTAPGA TENNIS CLUB TENNIS LADDER FOR SIGN UP V isit www. Noindoctrination. org t o learn more and t o leave a posting. C AL C OACH SIMON 760-471-1054 OR COME BY AT BIGTOP GOLF 1099 W SAN MARCOS BLVD. (ACROSS FROM RESTAURANTS) �ARTS THE PRIDE Tuesday, February 1 8,2003 7 KNUA Dance Company Ina gu tes the CSU Theatre T he KNUA Dance t roop p erfonned traditional, ballet and m odem dance. Photos by Diana Cabuto and M ilton R odriguez. By DIANA K. CABUTO Pride Staff Writer From traditional Korean dance to modem to ballet, 40 dancers, both male and female o f the Korean National University o f A rts (KNUA), demonstrated to be an appropriate opener for the new theatre at the Arts Building o f Cal State San Marcos on Wednesday Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Beginning with a Korean scarf dance, Salpuri, (free from "sal") which literally means to free one from all calamitous events like death and illnesses. The performers captured the audience's attention with a peaceful traditional Korean Dance with delicate hand and feet movements - an introduction to more and more delightful surprises that were about to come. The second piece on the program was La Esmeralda, a ballet based on a novel written by Victor Hugo in 1831, and directed for KNUA by Kim Hae Shik. The third piece, called What's going on? is a modem dance piece choreographed by Joun Mi Sook. This piece was described as an interpretation o f "love, wrath, envy, pleasure and hatred" where all these emotions are "vanishing in vain." Starting with an empty stage and one man trying to stand still with dozens o f baseballs, the setting turned into a platform o f passing, rolling and biting between men, women, and the baseballs. The KNUA describes this piece as, "There is unknown tension. There is an unknown festival; about the height, about the depth, about the breadth." ballerinas presented five solo pieces from the total o f 14 ballet dancers and showed the audience their personal talent. The students o f KNUA performed not only that night for the school, but they had also visited one o f the dance classes offered at school in the morning. They shared some o f their personal experiences, as well as some basic movements they practice every day. The class had the opportunity to interact more closely with the dancers, and not just as dancers but also as students. The class shared their talents with the students o f the KNUA, as well as their enthusiasm and interest for a Ballet dancers came back to the possible minor in dance here at stage to show a different ballet Cal State San Marcos. piece called Paquita, a ballet in " I enjoyed coming to Cal State two acts, which tells the story o f a child rescued by gypsies, and San Marcos. I t is a very energetic who, years later while dancing school with a lot o f spirit, and I with the gypsy band, is reunited love its students," said Sejung with her family. Different from Kim, performing arts coordinator other ballet performances, the for the Korean Cultural Center o f Los Angeles, which, with the KNUA School o f Dance, is cosponsoring the KNUA Dance Company's 10-day, fiveperformance tour o f California and Las Vegas Feb. 7-16, with San Marcos coming almost at the end o f the tour. gold medals at tne · Paris International Dance Competition, the Russia Kazan Competition, and the Prague International Ballet Competition. They also received a silver medal at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition, and third place at a New York Competition. When questioned about why he had decided to bring the KNUA to Cal State San Marcos, he responded, " I know Mr. Gonzalez for years, and I see he is working hard for this school as a wonderful president. He invited me here, which I happily accepted." "These are the most talented young dancers in South Korea, who come to KNUA to train for a professional career, and I wanted to share their talents. I would have loved the entire school to see our performance, I hope we are coming back next year, but I Students in the KNUA have will tell Mr. Gonzalez to build a been successful throughout the bigger theatre," Sejum Kim added world. They recently received with Iaugher. W hat t he F **k a1-e y ou d oin P epsi?: B y GERALD JONES Pride Staff Writer W elcome t o A tlanta Simmons and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network urged the community to join the "Campaign for Respect" to cliallenge the unfair cultural disrespect on Ludacris and the Hip-Hop community as a whole. The boycott was to begin February 12 and would continue until three specific demands had been met: that Pepsi issues an apology to Ludacris and to the hip-hop culture, that the soda company donates 5 million to the Ludacris Foundation, a non-profit organization, .and that the commercial be reinstated. One day before the beginning o f the boycott Pepsi announced that they would donate five million dollars to Ludacris's non-profit organization. Pepsi is currently looking into meeting the rest o f their demands. On Wed. February 61h Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons was steaming mad after Pepsi's most recent ad which featured "The Fowl Mouth Family o f Darkness." The outspoken conservative Bill O'Reilly caused uproar over Pepsi's partnering with Atlanta's hip-hop Superstar Ludacris. O'Reilly blasted Pepsi for doing business with what he calls, " a thug rapper who espouses violence, intoxication and degrading conduct toward women." No more than twenty-four hours later Pepsi announced that Ludacris would be dropped from the ad as a spokesperson and apologized to anyone who was offended by the company's association· with him. Despite Pepsi's research findings that teens connected with the rap Superstar as much as any other celebrity that had been associated with Pepsi in the past, the With rap on the lips o f almost every teenad was still shelved. ager today, it is understandable how this children who cannot even make it past ' the eleventh grade, and a father whose speech is arguably by some considered English. Ironically the rock band "Papa Roach" who appeared in the 2000 porno film "Backstage Sluts 3" and more recently the frontman Jacoby Shaddix who supposedly urinated in a Gatorade bottle during a concert appearance in Boston are also affiliated with Pepsi. Raper, Ludacris. Courtesy photo incident had caused animosity in the HipHop community. It makes you wonder that Ludacris's fowl lyrics was Pepsi's motivation for dropping him. Pepsi endorses the Osborne family who seemingly can't say a sentence without using a four letter word, I t almost makes you wonder what Pepsi is thinking? d r are they purposely trying to shoot themselves in the foot? There is porn, a father who will be infamous for biting a bat's head off, a family who puts the " D" in dysfunctional, and a rapper, like so many other chart-topping entertainers, with questionable lyrics. Now which spokesperson/persons do you think should have been pulled? �... -·-- ~- 8 Tuesday, February 1 8,2003 Political Orranizations College Republicans The purpose o f this College Republican chapter is to make students aware o f the misconceptions and stereotypes o f the Republican Party's values and beliefs. O ur goal is not to "convert" any student to our political thought, but simply to let students to have the opportunity to hear another viewpoint. The College Republicans support American and family values, as well as our courageous troops who defend this amazing country. We do not wish to offend anyone who does not hold the same beliefs as we do, but we would like to engage students in true political, intellectual thought. The College Republicans would simply like to have a voice on this campus. We would appreciate any support or any student who is wishing to join the College Republicans to please visit our website at www.csusm.edu/ republicans. College Democrats The College Democrats is San Marcos chapter o f the National College Democrats o f America. We provide a forum for civic education to discuss and address the social injustices perpetuated upon the "have-nots" b y those that have and control the means o f production - the forever profit seeking corporate America. We advocate for progressive changes by seeking democratic means and solutions that provide for and prioritize human dignity~ individual liberty and freedom. We support and foster the conservation o f policies and practices that are morally, ethically and legally just. Therefore, we seek to change and dispose o f those policies, which are oppressive and unjust. Moreover, we demand governments to have a greater role in providing affordable education, healthcare and other essential social services to all citizens; while promoting friendly environmental and fair labor laws and regulations, and continually seeking international peace and security. We welcome you to join our organization please contact Glay Eyiinahan Glay at glayOOl@csusm.edu. • Progressive Activists Network Meets every Tuesdays, ACD 308 at4:15 p.m. PAN's primary mission is twofold. First, we educate our fellow students about important social issues that deserve their attention. Secondly, we try to convince them o f the need to actively support these issues. Some issues we--.ve focused on over the last year have been Clean Money/Clean Election Reform, Environmental Destruction, Workers Rights, Exposing The Bias and Incomplete Reporting o f The Corporate • ~vl • IZ Controlled Media, and a general opposition to War and Violence. We facilitate our educational goal by disseminating information to the student body. We encourage active support o f these issues by, 1. allowing any student o f Cal State San Marcos to join our organization and efforts, and, 2. b y providing students various means o f conveying their concerns to the leaders o f our local, state, and federal governments about these and various other important social issues. To contact PAN's list serve email: pan@csusm.edu T he V eteran's Association Meets the first Thursday o f each month, 1:00 p.m. O ur purpose is to provide a grouping to unite the veteran population and supporters here on the CSUSM campus, so we can effectively address issues pertaining to CSUSM veterans. We also sponsor and co-sponsor events here on campus, such as the Veterans' Day Celebration, barbecues, fundraisers and club competitions. Members o f the CSUSM Veterans' Association may be retired veterans, active duty, reservists, military dependants, and/or any student or faculty/staff members who are positively interested in the advocacy o f veterans' affairs on a campus, local, state, and/or national level. I f you are interested in joining our organization, please go to http://www.csusmvet.org/Admin!join.vet. Cultural Orranizations r • ' .I . - -~ : ---:--·.,.. . - .~ ...- - ..; ... __ ...._ THE PRIDE s first meeting o f this semester will be on February 12 (weds.) at 4pm in the Language Learning Lab. We'll discuss our Bonsai Tree Fundraiser (April 10 at 12pm) as well as other events that we'd like to host. We welcome all people to our organization. We speak EngA merican I ndian S tudent Asso- lish, so don't be intimidated. We enjoy speaking with those who'd ciation AISXs mission is to build com- like to practice their Spanish! munity, raise awareness and support American Indian culture I nternational C lub through events such as the Pow- Planning meetings: Fridays 1:00Wow. The Pow-Wow is the larg- 2:00 Craven 5211 est and longest running, annual The International Club celebrates, cultural event on campus. I t is supports and encourages cultural our wish that through this event diversity on campus. O ur planning we can bring and share a portion meetings and all events are open o f American Indian culture with to anyone on campus interested the community that surrounds i n knowing people from aro~d us. A n important goal o f AISA the world, and discussing cultural is to recruit and retain American issues. I f you have any questions Indian students. This is important please contact Erman Gokcimen because we make up less than gokciOOl@csusm.edu or Yin Min one percent o f the student body Kyi kyiOOl@csusm.edu. at CSUSM. We demonstrate our commitment by sponsoring an Phvsically Active Orranizations annual High School/Community College Conference, the Gradu- C ougars Active Self-defense ates Honoring Ceremony, and Association recruiting at local Pow-Wows'. CASA was established to proWe are currently looking for new mote campus and personal safety. members who have new ideas O ur goal is to teach an awareness to contribute. All are welcome, strategy to those who'd like to Natives interested in building learn it, promote the RAD (Rape a community and sharing their Aggression Defense) program in culture; students who are interest coalition with campus police, and i n American Indian culture; and have practice sessions to perfect especially students who just want the skills we've learned. O ur first to participate and contribute to meeting for the semester is Feb 19 the Native community. I f you are at 1:30 i n ACD 405. We encourinterested, you can contact Karin age those who'd like to feel safer to come out and talk with us. Giron at gironOOl@csusm.edu. tion with non-L,G,B,T identified students as well! To j oin our listserv please send an email to: lgbt-request@csusm.edu and type "subscribe" i n the subject field. O ur website address is http: I/public.csusm.edu/lgbto/ Asian Pacific S tudent Society B lack S tudent Union Meets Every Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Meets Wed., Feb. 19th ACD 102 4: p.m., ACD 405 OOp.m. A PSS is a cultural, social, and BSU strives to create a support political organization aimed at network and unite the limited raising awareness and celebrating number o f Black individuals diversity We foster an environon our campus, as well as all ment where students who have supporters o f the Black com- and interest or background in munity. Recruitment and reten- Asian/Pacific Islander culture can tion o f Black students, faculty come together with a common and staff remains one o f o ur purpose. primary concerns. We provide a voice on campus by promot- Movimiento E studiantil C hiing cultural awareness, educa- cano de A ztlan tional achievements, and social (Student Movement Chicano o f progress. We reach out to other Aztlan) student organizations to increase Meets every Wednesday from 12diversity and social justice. For 1 p.m., University Hall451. more information please email M.E.Ch.A. is a national organizau sBSU@csusm.edu, or visit our tion whose purpose is to encourwebsite at www.csusm.edu/BSU. age Chicanos(as)!Latinos(as) to further their education, as well L esbian, Gay, Bisexual, T rans- as increase their community gender S tudent O rganization involvement, become aware o f Meets every Tuesday i n Academic issues that affect our community, Hall 404, 4:00 p.m. increase cultural awareness in LGBTSO, Our mission is to our community and extend our create a support network for les- services to the community to our bian, gay, bisexual, transgender, highest capability. and gay supportive students. We are a non-judgmental and inclu- Studies Awakening Latinos sive group that wishes to create S tudent Association awareness for L, G, B, T issues SALSXs goal is to bring the on campus and i n our greater traditions, stories, and foundacommumttes while providing tions o f the Latino culture into students with a forum for free awareness. We hope to sponsor expression and mutual encour- events with music and food that agement. We promote interac- celebrate the Latino culture. Our · .t~ .--"'-~-- CAMPUS- LIFE ue Compiled by HONEE J. FOLK Pride S taffWriter -·,- - r careers in the fields o f Sociology and criminology, learn how to successfully apply to graduate school, interact with your professors, share ideas with fellow students, and much more!! For more information, Contact Michelle at demon002@csusm.edu or Dr. Callanan at vcallana@csusm.edu. H uman Development Club Meets the first Tuesday o f each month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. All students with a Human Development major as well as students with a Liberal Arts major with their special field in Human Development are encourage to attend the meetings. These meetings will inform students about the major, class availability, availability o f program, jobs for internships, community service and all information concerning the human development field on and o ff campus. Students are also welcome to sign onto our list serve, please contact our secretary at Hagar005@csusm to receive information. American Chemical Society The CSUSM Student Affiliate Branch o f the American Chemical Society invites all students to join us for chemistry tutoring, networking and educational events. Contact Travis Cook at cook023@csusm.edu o r A lice Lynn at alicelynnus@yahoo.com for information on meeting times and locations. Biomedical Sciences Society We meet on the Thursdays following the OBRT Seminar Speakers, i n ACD 102 or Com 206 The BSS mission is to provide students i n biomedical research fields training and services that will promote leadership skills, improve preparation for graduate school, provide community service and broadened awareness o f biomedical science disciplines and careers. Women's Club Soccer Women's Club Soccer is sponsored by ASI, and student run. We play our regular outdoor season during the all semester and play against various teams such as San Diego State University, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, Cal State Long Beach, and more!! It is always exciting and a great way to meet new people! For more information, please contact Casie at burke013@csusm.edu and/or Medieval R ound Table We meet every other Wednesday Carol at deven002@csusm.edu. beginning 2/26, 12-lpm i n SCI 2 A cademic Orranizations Room#337A The Medieval Round Table plans Women's S tudies S tudent Asso- activities, which focus on medieval literature, history, art, and ciation We meet every other Tuesday culture. This semester we are planning a Beowulf Marathon, from 4 :00- 5:00p.m. WSSA is friendly organiza- pizza and movie nights, and a tion for anyone interested i n a reception for medieval scholars. vast array o f women's or gender I f you are interested i n joining issues. Our focus this semester is our organization, please contact raising awareness about violence Gigi at damnitgigi@yahoo.com. against women in America. O ur Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity association is open to all stUdents, male or female, WMST students S giritual Organizations or not. P riority C lub Sociology C lub Meet every Thursday in ACD 102 The Sociology Club is proud to at 7:07p.m. begin another great semester The mission o f Priority is to build at CSUSM with great events up and encourage spiritual growth planned!!! The club focuses on in Jesus Christ by providing a the interaction within our com- place o f belonging through the munity, on-campus fundraising, development o f relationship and inform our members about the community and to share God's �CAMPUS LIFE T HE P RIDE 0 port •• I UR --=-REER HIGH G Rl Customer Service Representatives T ake i ncoming calls a nd a ssist o ur p olicy h olders b y p roviding e xpert i nsurance a dvice. $ 2000 sign on bonus f or CA Resident P .C License Professional Sales Agent T ake i ncoming c alls a nd s ell a uto i nsurance t o c ustomers w ho c ontact G EICO f or i nsurance q uotes. $2000 sign on bonus f or CA Resident P&C License Claims Service Representatives W ork w ith c ustomers w ho n eed t o r eport a c laim for a a ccident t hey h ave b een i nvolved i n. Billing Representatives Full-time a nd part-time available. Day a nd evening schedules available. Excelle.at B enefit Package Include-s; Immediate Health, Dental & Ufe Insurance • Outstanding 401k Savings Plan • Company Paid Pension • P rofit Sharing • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Tuition Re im bursement • Performance & Salary ReView at 6 months • A Supportive Team Environment • Associate Referral Program • Associate Recognition Awards GEICO Direct Hiring Team 1 4111 Danielson St., Poway, CA 9 2064 Fax: (8881 644-5775 • e-mail: sdjobs@geico.com www.geico.com • Walk-ins Welcome 9 es love with our campus. Contact Kasandra I VCF meetings are held at the grass area Miller at mille084@csusm.edu for more located outside University Hall. Come join us for Fellowship, Worship and aweinformation. some bible studies. Also stay tuned for up coming events and concerts! I f you have I nter V arsity C hristian Fellowship We meet every Monday lpm, Tuesday any questions please contact Nichole at 12noon & lpm, Wednesday at 12noon: U- jeste003@csusm.edu. Hall 442 and Friday lpm SHI I Tuesday, February 18, 2003 G EICO D IRECT Greek Organizations ties is more than welcome! Not only does Alpha Chi Omega do a lot to stay involved, but we have a lot o f fun doing it. We offer A LPHA K APPA P SI The Professional Co-ed Business Frater- bonds o f friendship and sisterhood that will last a lifetime. I f you have any quesnity A KPSI is America's first professional tion please e-mail the president, Angelina business fraternity. Founded October 5, Espinoza at espin012@csusm.edu. 1904 at New York University, AKPSI now has more than 230 college and Tau K appa E psilon alumni chapters. The objects o f Alpha T KE was founded i n 1899 and is now the Kappa Psi are: 1) To further the individual world's largest social fraternity encomwelfare o f its members; 2) To foster sci- passing over 250 chapters. Famous TeKEs entific research in the fields o f commerce, include former US President Ronald accounts, and finance; 3) To educate the Reagan and entertainer Elvis Presley. O ur public to_appreciate and demand higher San Marcos chapter is currently involved ideals therein; and 4) To promote and with several philanthropy events throughadvance in institutions o f college rank, out the community such as the Thanksgivcourses leading in degrees in business ing Turkey Drive, " I'm going to college" administration. tours for middle school kids, and the North County Collaborative Family Day for local foster children and their parents. To learn S igma A lpha E psilon SAE strives to enhance the college expe- more about what TKE can do for you, rience for its members. Although similar check out www.RUSHTKE.com. to a business, we are a social fraternity, hosting mixers, parties, and other activi- A lpha X i Delta ties to enhance the college experience and A lpha X i Delta is a woman's Greek letter, make this commuter school feel more like social organization designed to promote a community. We stand on this founda- student life on college campuses as well tion with pride, honor, and dignity. With as i n the community. We build a sisterthe strength o f unity and the kindness hood that supports and encourages high o f brotherhood we can all help each new academic standards, whole-hearted philindividual build his true self. We continue anthropic interests and involvement in to strive, achieve, and excel in what we university affairs. O ur sisters strive for do. the highest level o f self-respect and selfesteem. Every semester the sisters o f the Theta Rho chapter o f Alpha Xi Delta help A lpha C hi O mega AXO is a sorority on campus that is to contribute to the philapthropy service dedicated to helping ViCtims o f Domestic program, "Choose Children''. We believe Violence, which means that most o f our in the dignity and ability o f the individual support goes to those women and children child. Children deserve every opportunity who have left with nothing in search o f a to develop to their fullest potential. Please better life. In addition to helping these look for our upcoming fundraisers and victims, we do a lot to help out in the community service projects: March 1st community. On Valentines Day we will Car Wash, March 14-18 Diaper Drive with b e out at a children's shelter in Oceans- proceeds from both events going toward ide called Casa de Amparo from lOam "Choose Children." - 12pm. We will help the children make Valentines Day, a loving and fun day. We will participate in a 'Green Eggs and Ham' reading at the boys and girls club on Feb. 28th from 7-9am. Also we are hosting a Dance-a-thon on April 13. Any one interested in joining any o f these activi- Commencement 2003 Auditions for Speaker, Vocalist/Instrumental S PEAKER: To qualify, you must be a Fall 2002, Spring o r S ummer 2003 candidate f or a d egree o r credential and have the ability t o articulate a vision for C SUSM graduates attending the designated Commencement ceremony f or y our major. You must be able to vocally project as well as motivate and inspire the graduating class. V OCALIST/INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE: Students have the option o f participating in the Commencement ceremony as a vocalist o r instrumental performer. To qualify, you must be a Fall 2002, Spring o r S ummer 2003 candidate for a degree o r credential. • To audition as a vocalist candidates must have a strong, clear voice as well a s a desire to perform "America the Beautiful". • To audition as an instrumental performer candidates must have demonstrated skill and expertise in performance o f a musical instrument as well a s a desire to perform "America the Beautiful." (Please note that for logis~ical reasons accommodations cannot be made for large musical instruments a t this time.) For more information and to obtain application materials, please stop by the O ffice o f the Vice President for Student Affairs in Craven 5306 o r call (760) 750-4056. A pplication Deadline: F ebruary 28, 2003 C ommencement will b e h eld M ay 17, 2 003 D el M ar F airgrounds �OPINION 10 Tuesday, February 1 8,2003 T HE PRIDE English a s O fficial U.S. L anguage B y J EANNE RAUPP SAPP Pride Staff Writer I f Y<?.U're at all familiar with the Old Testament, you'll remember the story o f the Tower o f Babel, i n which men all spoke one language, became rather full o f themselves, and sought to build a tower that reached to the heavens so they could become famous. God thwarted their plans by confounding their language: that is, He gave them different languages, so they would not understand each other. No common language, no clear communication, no understanding- no tower. According to Rep. John Doolittle (R-Calif.), Michigan offers its driving test i n 2 0 different languages; and there are dozens o f languages spoken i n t he Chicago school system. Immigrants are flooding into the U.S., seeking a better life, asylum from political turmoil, a place to hide, or frighteningly, i n some cases, a p lace from which to base terrorist activities. It's time to make English the official language o f the U nited States. T his is not a divisive move intended to deny cultures a n o pportunity to thrive i n o ur melting pot. It makes sense for so many reasons. home, they must act as translators for their parents and grandparents. The language barrier can divide the generations i n such a drastic way that the old traditions and oral histories are lost to the young. I f a working knowledge o f English were required for citizenship, this barrier i n the family W hen families come here, there would b e lowered. is obviously a period o f adjustLanguage immersion, although ment. They often move to areas where others o f t heir culture are initially difficult, is an efficient already established. I n t he same way to teach a new language. way that Germans settled i n Wis- Almost 2 0 years ago, I was consin, o r Norwegians clustered involved i n a literacy program. I i n Iowa i n the 1800s, groups o f tutored a 6th g rader who was strugMexicans tend to gravitate to the gling i n school. Her parents lived same areas i n California. i n Mexico, and spoke no English. Maribel lived i n Escondido with Language differences create her grandmother who also spoke isolation, especially for the older no English. She was a bright people. The youngsters go to little girl, but because there was school where they pick up the no English spoken i n t he home, language, especially the collo- she wasn't getting help with her quial usage. They pick it up fast schoolwork. I helped her with because they are thrust into the some basic English skills, which community o f English-speaking she picked up very quickly, and students. But when the kids come she caught up to her classmates i n a s hort time. I f English is spoken consistently at home and at school, the entire family will benefit. This is not to say that the original language should never b e spoken. O n t he contrary, I've spoken with people who are first generation Americans, and they remember clearly that their parents' native language was never spoken at home. The parents wanted to encourage assimilation, and often never spoke o f t he " Old Country." I t d oesn't have t o b e t hat way. I know a woman from Colombia who is married to a Native American. Their two-year-old is bi-lingual. He has a terrific head start i n o ur international country. Finally, a working knowledge o f English is imperative for new citizens to b e educated "consumers" o f o ur democratic way oflife. America is a representative government, and certainly the Kurds and French and Viet Namese are n ot represented well i f they can't understand what's going on. They have earned the right to vote by becoming citizens, and i n order to exercise that right thoughtfully and intelligently, they must be able to read for themselves about the issues and the candidates. It would b e fairly easy for them to b e misled by b ad translations, or unethical translators. O ne language unites. Good, clear communication doesn't deny diversity. Fluency doesn't mean acculturation, although that may be inevitable i n successive generations. Common language invites discussion and dissention. O ur c ountry was founded on the often-heated exchange o f ideas. I n o rder for new citizens to become active, responsible participants, we mush share a common language. To legislate for a legal common language is not to divide, but to unite. T he B achelorette: V Vhc:> I !S B y J ULIE MYRES Pride S taff Writer What 4o you. wa!ch o n Wednesday nights? I have beeri glued to the television watching " The Bachelorette" for the last few weeks. The show's exciting content has managed to entrap my interest from week to week. Yes, I k now some o f you are probably thinking that I have no life and that I a m some single female with hopes to b e t he next bachelorette. B e assured, I watch this for pure entertainment value only. A nd no, I don't take notes or dream o f being given the final rose at the rose ceremony o f The Bachelor! " The Bachelorette" is a followup show to " The Bachelor," <:;~tti.-.g which was created b y ABC. The show consists o f seven episodes viewed one episode every week, with a cast o f 25 males and one female, Trista (the bachelorette). During this time, there are many opportunities, activities, a nd special dates where the bachelorette gets the chance to get up close and personal with the bachelors. Then, at the end o f e ach episode, she picks a pre-determined number o f the bachelors to move onto the next round by offering them a rose as a token o f h er choice. I would never go o n national television and think that I would find someone that I would m arry after knowing them for a few weekS. The idea o f " The Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" was a novel idea that many thought of, but few dared to take love to this level until a year ago when the first season o f " The Bachelor" was aired. Competition exists and fights for favor with the demographic o f those looking for love, entertainment, and j ust a good laugh. "Joe Millionaire" From episode to episode, I have is another show that has gained viewers that are hypnotized wondered who Trista will get rid o f next. I guess m y interest b y " The Bachelor" and " The is based on the fact that it is f un Bachelorette" phenomenon. to watch someone else's life and see them do things I would never Past failure reality television dare do i n m y own life. I know marriage shows include: " Who Wants To M arry A Millionaire" and "Bachelorettes i n Alaska." These shows attempted to gain audiences favor with sexy, skinny, and sometimes skanky women and hot, buff, t an men. I n m y opinion, people need a longer amount o f t ime together to really get to know each other and to see i f they are even compatible enough for long-term dating. I also feel people will meet someone compatible enough to date i n everyday life, not at some cattle call television show that gathers the hottest looking guys and gals to exploit for high ratings. The question is: would you go on one o f these reality television relationship shows? D o you secretly watch " The N o P lace t o S it, B y JEANNE RAUPP SAPP Pride S taff Writer Is there any place to sit on this campus? Is there any place with clean comfortable chairs? Is there any place that doesn't reek o f old food? Due to shoulder problems and a heavy book load, m y m ain focus thus far has been to find close parking places and elevators. I think I've found most o f them. My next project was to 5 nd a suitable place to study. First, I went to the Dome. The oppressive odor o f b urritos and cheese pizza was unavoidable because o f the food court, but at least I knew where to find the Dome, and I knew I could probably get a seat. Have you sat i n those chairs? The bistro-style may b e visually appealing, and they must have been cheap to buy i n large quantities, but they are a chiropractor's dream. Only supermodels and ten-year-olds could sit comfortably for any length o f time. The glare from the white walls and the strobe effect o f t he fluorescent overhead lighting gave me a headache. After giving it the old college t ry for over an hour, I gave up and took o ff i n search o f more comfortable digs. I have a Tuesday morning class and a Tuesday evening class, so being the high-intensity overachiever I am, I decided to stay on campus for the almost five hours i n b etween classes. M y p lan was t o do homework and catch up on reading for other classes, both o f M y next stop was the library. which require comfortable chairs. I hauled my bag down the stairs, which I paid for later i n shoul- der and back pain, and looked for a place to sit. There were a few chairs at a rectangular table and several computer stations. I settled at a computer and tended to some on-line work. I was done in a short while and had no interest i n monopolizing a computer to s urf or check e-mail. I could have tried to navigate the stairs, but with the load o f books I pull behind me, I couldn't have made it. Besides, I didn't want to explain to the student at the desk why I needed the special card to access the handicap elevator. So, I moved on. I saw the signs last semester for the Associated Students, Inc. lounge, so I stepped inside. I pushed through the choking stench from the microwaved Hot Pockets to explore. The furniture looked ratty and not clean, but my Bachelorette" show to b e entertained? A nd the real question on everyone's mind, " Who is going to get the rose, Ryan o r C harlie?" Out o f all the reality television relationship shows, " The Bachelorette" and " The Bachelor" s eem to b e the most entertaining. I guess the show is harmless as long as it is not my heart that is being toyed with. Still, a fter watching " The Bachelor" and " The Bachelorette," I prefer to stay on this side o f the television screen. Even i f I d on't have 25 guys to pick from, I know I will meet Mr. Right when the time comes, j ust like everyone else. " The Bachelorette" final episode airs this Wednesday night on ABC at 8 :00p.m. Da1~11~1it! screaming back was begging me to sit down. I t was a small room with lots o f h andmade posters on the walls and a sign on the pool table indicating it was out o f order. There are no moving parts o n a pool table, so how it could be out o f order? However, since I was looking for a seat and not a game, I moved on. I went to chat with one o f m y professors and found the chair in her small office the most comfortable by far. O f course, she was happy to talk with me, but she had things to do and I couldn't stay forever. Has Starbucks co-opted attractive lounge areas fragrant with the heady, energizing scent o f freshly brewed coffee? Was white paint on sale the day CSU decided to paint? I f CSUSM has provided a comfQrtable, clean, attractive place for students to congregate and study and relax, please let me know. Who wants to give up their hard-won parking place to go down to Starbucks? With all the brand-sharing going on i n the world, I 'm surprised the University didn't make some arrangement with an outside entity to provide the students with a comfortable common area in exchange for some discreetly placed advertising. I f the Administration wants students in a commuter school to hang out and become more o f a community, i f they want us to join clubs and get involved i n student activities and ASI, it is incumbent upon them to provide us with clean comfortable areas to congregate. �___ ;....:., __ '- - --- - -··-- -· --- . - -..- ---- - .- - - -- -· ·- - ~ - - OPINION THE PRIDE Tuesday, February 18, 2003 11 Discrepancy in Treatment of Two ASI Representatives is Challenged By HONEE J. FOLK Pride StaffWriter I f memory serves me correctly, within the pages o f The Pride, there were several extremely critical opinion submissions from ASI president, Jocelyn Brown, explaining the importance and necessity o f attending all required ASI retreats. Her submission outlined in detail the weight attached to such retreats and described an elected representatives' lackofattendance as negligent and detrimental to the entire student body. Her letters were in response to an opinion piece from fellow student Steve Compian, who directed frustrations at the ASI board for denying Shannon Tweed the opportunity to carry out her duties as the elected College o f Arts and Sciences Representative. Shannon missed the weeklong summer retreat due to the death o f a close relative and had to attend to her family responsibilities. Recently, at the January 31 Board o f Directors (BOD) meeting, ASI Executive VP Arti Also, as I see it, the weeklong o f a non-integrity holding representative to be painted and summer retreat focuses a great deal o f energy building trust The discussion was driven by sustained based on hearsay. between the members o f the inaccuracy and hearsay, as Erik Roper, VP o f Communications, As a constituent o f their board, so they can learn to questioned Shannon Tweed's representation, I want to know rely on each other's strengths, motives and integrity based that ASI's decisions are being forming a collective purpose. on what he "heard" during the reached by digging for the The proceedings o f the winter previous spring's election process. truth o f matters. Each o f the retreat differ from the summer, Roper openly admitted that his representatives' votes should in that bonding exercises most inforniation had not been verified be informed and well thought certainly occur, however the bulk At no time during the board and continued to cite a family out, with as much objectivity as o f the day is spent for review o f members' discussion o f whether wedding as the actual cause o f possible. Currently, the real issues the goals they had previously set, S hannon's concerning Patel's reinstatement solidifying their commitment to to reinstate inability to have yet to be discussed. I f a another semester o f intense work. Arti into p articipate comparison o f the two very The representatives o f ASI could office was " I w ant to know that ASI's in the similar situations is to be made, have addressed the weight o f there an decisions are being reached m andatory a discrepancy in treatment o f the the two retreats and cited that as e mphasis by digging for the truth o f r etreat, two women arises, and ASI must reason for Shannon's dismissal put on the · and Arti's reinstatement, but t mportance matters." a rgutng be held accountable. that a death again they failed to discuss any o f of her Do not let my frustrations with these possibilities. attending the retreat. They did in her family was mysteriously not give significant attention or given as a mere excuse at the this process mislead you. Make thought to the fact that a vote to last minute. Not only was this no mistake about it; Arti Patel What the BOD candidly and restore Arti's title would mean falsehood the basis ofRoper's vote should have been reinstated! She adamantly accomplished was that they were voting against ASI's against reinstating Tweed into her has worked very hard all semester to unfairly question a fellow integrity without binding constitution. A decision elected position, it continued as at filling campus committees with students' that each person should be the foundation for which Patel's active student voice, and frankly, accurate knowledge, on the obligated to weigh heavily, as it is appeal was granted. When it would do greater damage to the basis o f "he said, she said." The the document that determines the Shannon Barnett, the College o f student body to replace such a actions o f ASI representatives very existence o f the government. Arts and Sciences representative, well-qualified representative mid are unjust and I strongly believe Nor did the representatives questioned the accuracy o f the year. The ASI board o f directors that. they owe Shannon Tweed an conduct themselves in a fair information, President Brown failed however, to discuss any o f apology!!! or professional manner, which said, "That is what I had heard these comments. should be a requirement o f the also." Brown allowed the picture Patel appealed the mandatory termination o f her current position, due to her absence at the required winter retreat, citing a "family emergency" as the cause. The board did not once question the validity or seriousness o f this "family emergency," nor were the same strict standards applied to Patel's absence, as was Tweed's. position. y I R enounce W ar B y GABRIEL MARTIN Pride Staff Writer It doesn't look like there's any way out o f it now. The United States will be going to war with Iraq, against the wishes o f the U N and o f millions o f American people. An unprecedented peace movement is beginning, one which is mobilizing before the war even starts. This is a little heartening to me. The protests aren't going to do anything, and the protestors have to know it. But, people are still trying to make their voices heard. That's one good thing that might come o f it, a return to dissent and the refusal to just go along with public policy. The government is likely asking itself why such a peace movement is starting. The war isn't going to be fought here. No occupying army will march through our streets. Our system o f government and way o f life won't b e changed when it's over. O ur cities won't be bombed - at least not by the Iraqi government, though terrorist actions will almost certainly increase as a result o f this war and the increased American presence in the Middle East. There will likely not be a military draft, and there won't even be any new taxes to help pay for this war. At least not right away. The Bush administration seems to be going out o f its way to make sure that we won't have to unduly suffer for a war our country will be involved in. This seems to be as much to build support as anything else, but the war still has no support. destroyed, whose country will be razed, who will be left orphaned, I've been trying to ignore the widowed, homeless and without ~ upcoming war, because I knew I country by the political games o f would end up writing something their leaders. like this and risk alienating myself from people, some close How many future doctors, to me, who believe war is the teachers, engineers, diplomats answer. Because it's very hard to will die? From both sides? How talk about and rationalize why I many homes will be bombed, am opposed to war. Oh, there are neighborhoods destroyed? How many extraordinary reasons to many children will be left without be opposed to this particular war parents, wives without husbands? - we shouldn't preemptively strike How many mothers and fathers anyone, Iraq doesn't seem to be will have to bury their kids, as pressing a danger as terrorism whether they were killed on the or North Korea, this war is seen battlefield or crushed when their as a colonial move by the rest o f homes collapsed under U.S. the world - but it goes deeper than bombs? How many will die as that for me. I'm not just opposed chemical weapons are used? to a war without just cause, or a What will happen to the land, war where America strikes first, the air, the water as these devices or a war with Iraq. I am against all seep into the environment? How wars for any reason whatsoever. many birth defects are we going And my reason is one very hard to to see over there? How many explain. I have sympathy and pity will we see here, as U.S. soldiers for our enemies. come home and start families? How many people will starve Not for their causes. I believe to death as access to the things as strongly as Bush does that they need is cut off? How many Saddam Hussein is a madman refugee camps will fill up? What and should not be allowed to about after it's over? Can they just hold dominion p ver his country. switch to a new government and Sympathy for the enemy doesn't new way o f life overnight? mean I hate this country, either. I have tremendous amounts o f I simply cannot condone feeling for the men and women bringing the chaos o f warfare o f o ur armed forces, the people to anyone. It's something we in who will be fighting and dying this country won't have to think from this country, and for their about, not as much. To imagine families. I have friends and family this, you have to put yourself in members who will be there as the place o f the people who will well. This is not an anti-American be dispossessed by our bombs or pro-Iraq screed. They just and armies. I know they're from happen to be the countries in, a different and strange culture. the equation this time. I mourn That's why it's not easy for most for those whose lives will be o f us to imagine it. We tend to People are still opposed to it. think o f every Arab as a jihad crazed fanatic, eager for a chance to kill Americans. They can't be; anymore than every American is a fat, complacent cowboy. They have families, homes, a way o f life that will b e t om apart by this war. And i f you can't have any sympathy for the losses they are soon to endure, at least fear the retribution they and their allies will harbor towards us. They say that Iraq will be rebuilt, much the way that Germany and Japan were after World War II. I hope I'm wrong, but I feel that the puppet government that will b e controlled by the oil hungry Americans will be seen by the rest o f the world as neo-colonialism, not democracy. Military enforced democracy is not democracy. Again, this doesn't have to be about Iraq. I would feel this way were we at war with North Korea or Afghanistan. I wonder how the people i n Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and Kosovo managed to pick up and start over after the damage done to them. I feel for the wrecked landscape o f India and Pakistan as they fight each other, for the Russians and the Chechnians. And I feel sorrow for the American families that have and will suffer losses, in this war and in others. This is really about all the wars that have been fought before and those that peace movements will fail to stop in the future. The thing I hate about warfare is the way that it disrupts ordinary life. We - all o f us, not just Americans - deserve a chance to live in our homelands free o f the destruction that war brings. Do innocents in so-called enemy countries have to be victims to our political games? I want to end this with a quote I first read in high school, that seemed then and now to sum up my feelings on war. The words are from the peace activist Reverend Harry Emerson, from 1937, and they didn't stop the coming second world war. " I renounce war for its consequences, for the lies it lives on and propagates, for the undying hatred it arouses, for ' the dictatorships it puts in place o f democracy, for the starvation that stalks after it. There are things worse than war, and war brings all o fthem." E am $ 1,000 • A ,OOO for y our S tudent Group in just 3 hours! College fundra1smg made S imple, S afe and F ree . M ultiple fundraising options available. No carwashes . No raffles. Just success! Fund raising dates are f illing quickly. G et w ith the programs t hat w ork! }'(1ur Trusted Source .for College Fundraising. 8 88-923-3238 • www.campusfundraiser.com �12 Tuesday, February 18, 2003 OPINION T HE P RIDE P UBLISH Y OUR W ORK LETTERS i n the Spring 2003 P ride L iterary Supplement . Dear Editors: My heart goes out to the families and friends o f those lost in the Columbia tragedy. The PLS publishes student w ntmg from all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM and gives students a chance to publish critical and theoretical writing, creative writing, as well as a wide variety o f visual art. I n reading the February I I th edition o f The Pride, I was disappointed by a letter written in regards to the dangers o f the Space Shuttle program. My response to his question is: YES, I T IS WORTH IT! The author does not seem to understand the adventurous spirit behind exploration. The astronauts knew the risks and accepted them. 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Every person on this earth explores in their own way, it may be through school, it may be on trekking through Europe, and it may be taking a journey into space, whatever the voyage is, it is worth every bit o f the expenditure i f i t is for the right reasons. Granted no loss o f life is acceptable, but w e also cannot hide in our homes because something might happen to us as we walk down the street let alone to our car or any other means o f transportation we might be using. Taking risks is an integral part ofliving, and unfortunately so is dying. We have to LIVE while we have the opportunity! Photos or images (color space is limited) o f o ther artwork are accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Students submit images and text using the following instructions. F or Jud~in~ a nd L ayout P urposes: 1. Submit your essay, poem, photograph, etc. to The P ride v ia e-mail. 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For instance, a I890 is not in finding computer-savvy engineers; the problem is finding w ax cylinder recording by Mark Twain is damaged beyond repair. people who understand the old technology that involves wax cylinders and record turntables. Apart from the National Recording Registry, the Library o f Congress has an additional sound collection containing over 2.5 The goal o f the sound engineers is not to clean up the recordings, million items. These include oral histories, political speeches, but to convert them i n such a way as to maintain the integrity, as and animal and mechanical sounds collected over many years. well as the flaws, o f the original recordings. The pops and hisses However the National Recording Registry has been developed to familiar to those who listen to the old recordings will remain. create a library o f sounds that reflect the American culture and Another goal is to preserve the recordings before time damages the history. 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How many would not be able to pay taxes, which fund social programs? Society and life are a house o f cards that may come tumbling down i f care is not taken. I feel that the best tribute we could offer our fallen astronauts is to Continue where they left o ff - - - TO EXPLORE AND LIVE! Michele L. Lockley Senior, Liberal Studies L etter t o t he e ditor: It is impossible for me to express my gratitude to the ASI P rogramming Board for their vision and commitment to ensuring a successful " Soul Food B reakfast" celebrating Black culture. For all o f those people who did not attend this event, they really missed out on something special! The board .transformed our common Dome into a very intimate atmosphere, with colorful decorations and a program that hit home and spoke to the climate o f the campus. find creative solutions to this problem because we all benefit from a culturally diverse population! To date, this has been the most well attended, well received, smoothly ran, powerful Black History Month Breakfast yet! It is because o f the contribution and energy o f the programming board, Lura Poggi, Marilyn McWilliams, Steven Jones, the ladies o f the Black Student Union, and the strong background and financial support o f Associated Students Inc. representatives, that we can call this incredible event a success!!! As a student, I could not have asked for more. I a m motivated, inspired, supported, represented, and I truly feel appreciated after today's ceremony. My cup is full! Thank you! The featured speaker, Steven Jones, highlighted that individuals are more similar than we are different, and challenged the audience to b e a m irror for the person sitting next to us. When I wrapped up the program as the BSU President, I again gave the assignment to onlookers to see themselves i n me, and begged for their individual help i n replenishing the rapidly declining Honee J Folk Black population. We are losing our Black students, BSU President faculty and staff, and we must get administration to � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2002-2003</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The thirteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Pride Correction : r egarding C al G rants ASI request for registration boxes denied By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride Ombudsman By MICHELLE VELARDE Pride StaffWriter The article "Cal Grants offered until March 2 " requires clarification. First off, Cynthia Silman was misquoted in the article in regards to the information about completing income taxes before completing the FAFSA form. The quote should read 'You don't have to complete 2003's income taxes prior to completing the 2004-2005 FAFSA form," meaning that the FAFSA can be completed before taxes, but taxes still must be prepared: the FAFSA form is not a substitute for a tax return. Silman would also like to emphasize that the process is not necessarily simple. The most important factor in determining Cal Grant ligibility is the completion of the FAFSA form. Once the FAFSA is ompleted, Cal Grant eligibility is checked automatically. The deadline is March 2 to complete the FAFSA so that Cal Grant eligibility can be checked. The best option for completing the FAFSA is online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If an individual's income taxes tiave not been completed, those numbers can be estimated and corrected later. An Associated Students, Inc. proposal, had it been approved, would have made voter registration available in classrooms on campus. However, ASI was unable to initiate this program in time for this election cycle. The purpose of ASI's "Student Voter Registration Innovation 2004" was to encourage CSUSM students to vote. The TAX INCLUDED V OL.XI N O.18 proposal outlined a program in which voter registration card holders would have been placed in every classroom in Academic Hall. The idea was that if CSUSM students saw registration forms every time they went to class, they would be more likely to register to vote, said Erik Roper, ASI Vice President of External Affairs, who also drafted the proposal. "Realizing that we in the CSU have an obligation to provide every opportunity for our students to be responsible citizens in our democracy," the proposal says, "it seems only logical to use whatever legal means are at our disposal to See REGISTRATION, page 2 Lobby Corps to host clean money workshop By TOM PFENGSTEN Pride StaffWriter Photo by Sarah Carlin/The Pride Artist Chris Earnhart tatoos a black cross on the back of Mira Costa College student Heather Curtis, Feb. 14, at About Face Tatoo in Oceanside. See BODY ART, page 5 See CAL GRANT, page 2 Developers eye l ocal l and a nd student population By ZELYNDA SMITH Pride StaffWriter Students often walk to class with the orchestra of heavy construction from local housing developments around them, and it doesn't look like it's going 1 25 cents each additional * f% Ç TW iW%\§ § TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004 w wwcsusniedi^pride FIRST œ P Y FREE to stop anytime soon. CSUSM's southern part of campus is surrounded by luxury apartment homes and several new housing tracks. The homes that sit on the hill overlooking campus are all still under construction and will continue to expand until approximately May of2005. Construction near CSUSM is expected to continue for the next few years. Last week, a worker sprayed down the excess dust to keep the air clean at a development site. i Photo by Zelynda Smith/The Pride The first track to finish building will be 'Campana and Savona at Rancho Coronado'. This housing track is built by Continental Homes of D.R. Horton company, a well-known name in North County housing developments. Although the first phase of this development is already completed and the majority of the existing houses are sold and occupied, another 200-plus homes will be added. Production will leave Rancho Coronado's development with 6 phases and over 600 new homes dedicated to stylish living. Rancho Coronado representative Nancy Whitton made it apparent last week that Continental Homes bought out this particular area because of the population that the university will eventually help blossom. "This area has a real potential for growth," Whitton said. "Universities ensure a city's reputation." This local development offers 13001600 square foot homes ranging from $350,000-$400,000. Catering to mainly In response to an April, 2003 resolution, Associated Students, Inc. will host a series of workshops this week to educate students on the details of Clean Money campaign finance reform. ASI hopes to spark an increase in student voting rates by bringing the campus up-to-date on the latest political trend—appropriately, one that makes the political process more accessible to students. With regards to why student political activity is so low, ASI Vice President of External Affairs Erik Roper said, "There's this widespread discouragement" among students regarding the political process. "Most of them are totally disengaged." Noting that the CSU mission statement includes the goal of producing politically responsible citizens, Roper said that the Lobby Corps—the political branch of ASI-—hopes to promote student political involvement with its workshops next week. According to publicampaign.org, "Clean Money, Clean Elections" (CMCE) reform "allows qualified candidates to run for public office without compromising their independence since they won't have to ask for money from those with a vested interest in public policy." As opposed to privately-funded campaigns that consistently span into the millions of dollars, CMCE reform would make public funding available for anyone who could prove the legitimacy of their campaign. "It basically allows politicians, once elected, to not be beholden to special interests," Roper said of the CMCE movement. "The reason it was written in that we do these workshops before an election was to remind people how truly messed up our political campaign system is." After gathering a required number of signatures and small donations, candidates would be provided with a first installment of public campaign money for primary elections. Upon winning the primary, candidates would be granted money for the general election campaign. A See HOMES, page 2 See WORKSHOP, page 2 Inside This Edition Opinion piece discuses appropriateness of last week's male member articles. page 9 Dan Brown merges history, religion, and make belief Other News in his bestseller, "The Da Vinci Code" Features page 11 Inside page 2-4 Sports page 7 page5&6 Opinions page8&9 A&E page 10-12 �HOMES from page 1 Editorial Staff Staff Writers Editors-in-Chief Elizabeth Baldwin Jonathan Rodley Design & Photo Editor DougLasater News Editor Tom Pfingsten Features Editor Sarah Carlin A&E Editor Melissa Rodriguez Ombudsman Mike Doian Business Manager Dantka Quinones Online Editor Kimberly Oliver Distribution Adrian Cundiff Adviser Jenifer Woodring Natalie Barham Chad Spinks Danielle Boldt Kevin Brabec Lydia Crescioni Brett Davis Chelsea George Nicole Siiilivan Jennifer Jones Eric Mercado Roger Naranjo Kyle Otto David Werth Laura Whitaker Karen Graham Ashley Renzy Jason Robbins Eileen Roque Loriann Samano Joshua Sandoval Allison Salisbury Kim Schlatter Zelynda Smith John Stuart Mark Ferrera Michelle Villarde All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. 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The Pride Cai State San Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-0Ö01 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E -mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/pride Ad enmail: Pride_ads@csusnxedu first time home buyers, Rancho Coronado stated that they would rather not sell to the collage community directly. They do have cases where 'mom and dad' have purchased the house first and the collegiate son or daughter are the only ones in occupancy. Directly across Village Drive is a housing development that hasn't yet broken ground, but is estimated at 300 homes, contracted by The Standard Pacific company. Construction on the first offivephases begins in a few months. Apartments are also booming. In fact, 'Prominence' has the best view of CSUSM. They enjoy a lovely gated community and, unlike the housing tracks, cater to the student population—but convenience isn't cheap. These luxury apartments start at $1,175 for a downstairs, 750 square foot apartment (1 bedroom, 1 bath). Even if students were to share this, they would be paying at least $590.00 apiece. Two bedrooms at Prominence start at $1,525 for 1,128 square feet. Price doesn't seem to be a big concern for the complex. Prominence representative Kelli Francis said that they get plenty of students who share an apartment. The only real problem is during Summer breaks when students migrate back to their hometowns. Students either need to break their existing lease or illegally sub-lease the unit for those cases. Francis said that although student accommodations need to be made, "Prominence isflexibleand understanding. The community is diverse and students help that." Even with an existing resident base, the building still hasn't stopped at Prominence, which is in the expansion process and is expecting 130 more units in the next 6 months. When they arefinishedthe complex will have over 500 units available. Francis concluded, "With all of the local developments popping up, we don't even feel threatened by competition.... We get a lot of people in that are waiting for their new home to be built." Whether new developments are catering to students or not, we can count on growth to persist. Location is everything. As long as there is a growing university and land to build on, buyers see potential. Homes in San Diego County alone put dollar signs in their eyes, and a university in the area ensures any buyer of community. WORKSHOP from page 1 CAL GRANT from page 1 Silman would also recommend that students pick up the booklet titled "Fund Your Future Workbook" which is available in thefinancialaid office, CRA 4204. This booklet, published by EdFund and the California Student Aid Commission, describes in detail the Cal Grant and its different classifications and awards. In addition, the booklet provides a wealth of websites about financial aid including information on scholarships. The Pride apologizes for the inaccuracies and any inconvenience or confusion they may have caused. REGISTRATION from page 1 encourage and facilitate voting by our students." By making voter registration easily accessible on campus, ASI hoped to play a role in reversing the trend of low voter turnout among 18-25 year olds. If registered, students would be more likely to show up to voting booths, the proposal states. A week before the start of the spring semester, Roper handed the proposal over to Dr. Francine Martinez, Vice President of Student Affairs. According to Martinez, both she and Provost Robert Sheath admired the goal of the proposal. "Voter registration was a critical and important function for the ASI to take on with the university," she said. However, Martinez and Sheath raised some concerns about the proposal, which resulted in its not being executed as ASI had hoped. First of all, there was uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the voter registration holders located in classrooms. The material provided in classrooms might be ignored, and the faculty might not be able to provide answers for inquiring students, Martinez said. Students need "direct contact," she said, and "to have simply a stack [of papers] may not be the most effective way to bring that to students." Martinez and Sheath came up with an alternative, and urged ASI to place the registration card holders in areas of "high traffic" around campus, where students could ask questions about the registration process and be directed to ASI. Roper acknowledges the concerns over whether or not the caddies would be effective, and recognizes the effort that Martinez and Sheath gave in setting up other locations for the registration caddies, but asked, "How would the university administration know whether or not the plan would be effective unless they tested it? Which they didn't allow to happen." Roper also said that there were other concerns regarding the proposal, such as the possibility of faculty members becoming upset about the presence of the caddies on their desks, and that the caddies may become a source of clutter in and/or around the classroom. At an Academic Senate meeting that Roper attended in January, he said that he passed out copies of his proposal, and found overwhelming support from faculty. "Only one professor raised a hand to express disapproval of the proposal," he said. Martinez said that since faculty opinions on the matter may be different, she encouraged Roper to identify individual professors who would be willing to participate in the effort, and who would both encourage students to register and be open to having the registration material available in their classrooms. While the time has run out for this proposal to be implemented for these coming elections, the issue still remains an important one to Roper. He plans to pass the proposal onto the next person elected as ASI VP of External Affairs, hoping that the proposal will be pushed through for the November elections. E GG D O N O R S N E E D E D A ge 19 - 29 E xcellent C ompensation C all M elisssa @ B uilding F amilies provision also allows CMCE candidates to access extra money if they are being grossly outspent by an opponent. ( 800) 9 77-7633 CMCE reform, once passed, applies to all elected positions in a state or local government. e ggdonation@bldgfams.com It has already been implemented in six states: Arizona, North Carolina, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Mexico. With Janet Napolitano's election in 2002, Arizona became the first state to elect a publicly financed governor. Roper hopes that CMCE's success in other parts of the country will motivate students at CSUSM to join the drive to pass reform in Calimem fornia. He used the hypothetical example of a recently-graduated student with little money 630 Nûfdalil Road, Suite 1 »ewtoSan Harm but high political aspirations to drive home why San MarcosJA ft r an if »cross troni nm Wal-Maro * »llll students should be interested in Clean Money [76014890250 O peilllial reform. If Clean Money, Clean Elections reform were passed in California, that candidate, he said, would be able to run alongside wealthy politicians who would otherwise bury P 7 TANS JUST $7 ^FREE MYSTIC TAN1 competitors financially. I W E YU B Y O E K I HN O U N T The Lobby Corps' workshops will be this New, local clients with ID I IIGUUH P I E RC Wednesday and Thursday at noon and 6 p.m. Must present e»opon ^ ïïitï in ACD 310 (a total of four workshops). 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John A Boehner (R-OH), Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce. McKeon and Boehner's bill would not give the government any role in setting college costs, but beginning in 2011 the federal government would have the option of removing direct subsidies to institutions that repeatedly practice large tuition hikes. HR3311 has been under review in the U.S. House Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness since November 11,2003. By CHELSEA GEORGE Pride StafiTWriter The Capital Fellows is an organization that provides programs offering college graduates an opportunity to explore a career in California's state government. These state-funded programs give students work experience while they simultaneously earn graduate units. There are four different programs. First is the California Senate Fellows, which is designed to provide members with insight into the legislative process. Second, the Assembly Fellowship program provides students with a chance to actually participate in the legislative process. Third, the Judicial Administration Fellowship Program assigns students work in trial courts and judicial offices throughout the state. Fourth, the Executive Fellowship Program places students in executive branch offices throughout the state capital. California State University students are urged to apply, and the only requirement is a bachelor's degree. The application deadline is February 25,2004. For more information contact the Center for California Studies at 916-278-6906. ByMŒELLEVILLARDE Pride StafiTWriter A dvertising works with The P ride! Call ( 760)750-6099 for rates. GETPATOFORYOUROPMONS!! 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It has also begun to recruit new and diverse students to the teaching field through outreach programs to over 27,000 high school, community college, and university student in the past year which is a 70 percent increase from the previous year. More details can be found in the Teacher Education 2003: The Annual report on Teacher Education in the California State University. This Report and others are located at http://www.calstate.edu/ TeacherEd/annual_report/index.shtml. On Thursday, February 19th, California State University, Dominguez Hills will host a student rally in opposition to fee increases and program cuts in state universities. Students from community colleges and the CSU and University of California systems are expected to participate. Leaders of higher education will speak about the impact that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's 200405 budget proposal would have on students and also on future students seeking admittance to state universities. The concern is that the governor's proposal could limit funding for CSU programs by 9 percent and raise tuition for undergraduates by 10 percent as early as the 2004-05 academic year. The rally is sponsored by Associated Students, Inc„ the California Faculty Association, and C.O.R.E. For more information contact David Gamboa at 310-243-3686. i lllll 1 B^ÄBil i a lili ' " INC. WmSB WÊÊÈmê PÖIf0RED BY U Power!!! • Fight for student RIGHTS our campus . Increase campus PRIDE Fun-loving neatnik, who drives her roommates crazy with constant scouring, to clean our comfortable home and occasionally care for our 7 year old son Dates/timeflexible,6-8 hrs/wk, rates of $9-$ll/hr depending on results. About 15 minutesfromCSUSM campus. Require references, clean , non-smoker. 760-271-3725. Starts ASAP. H L W N E !! 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IL « •" U •• �ASI joins CSSA to oppose Gov. Schwarzenegger's cuts to EOP By ELIZABETH BALDWIN Pride StaffWriter Associated Students, Inc., voted in favor of a resolution in support of EOP, outreach, and academic preparation programs within the CSU system. "Gov. Schwarzenegger has targeted EOP to be cut from the CSU system," said Erik Roper, ASI vice president of external affairs, "EOP is not equal opportunity, it's education opportunity." ASI will join California State Student Association (CSSA) to oppose Gov. "EOP is not equal opportunity, it's education opportunity" to find out how to get more campus involvement. The group proposed to increase advertising around campus, which would include, passing out programming board flyers at different locations of campus; incorporate sound in the Dome television announcements; begin a newsbroadcasting channel; and continue fighting against campus posting policy. "There is an overwhelming blur of posters. Involved students will stop and take a look, but uninvolved students do not," said O'Connor. An additional proposal was to create a "college hour" for activities to be scheduled. "One of the main complaints was events scheduled during class time," said Lee. A designated time for events will avoid any conflict with class time. ASI decided not to vote on a position for taking a position on fee referendums. Annual election of executives, directors and representatives for ASI is coming up For those interested in joining Associated Students, Inc., here are the important dates and deadlines for candidates: Photo by Elixabeth Baldwin/The Pride "I dont think we need to take this vote to appease anyone in the administration," said Erik Roper, ASI Vice President of External Affairs. explained that the perception the administration has regarding ASI is that they do not take a stand on any fee increase. "I think it's stupid to adopt a philosophy to take a position on all fee referendums," said John Gehris, ASI executive vice president, "I motion that the ASI board keeps doing what it's been doing all along." Schwarzenegger's budget reductions to CSU outreach and EOP. The question proposed by Honey "These are highly motivated students. I 'm very much in favor of this resolu- Folk, ASI president and CEO, "Are we tion," said DiDi Lund, ASI arts & sci- going to take positions on fee referendums?" ences representative. The board was more in favor of dealing with fee referendums as they come Roy Lee and Ryan O'Connor, up and deciding only then if ASI will The board voted unanimously to add a ASI undergraduate representatives, take a position. announced their findings from a focus Lura Poggi, ASI executive direc- non-voting exofficio representative from group they conducted with students tor and assistant executive director, the CSUSM Alumni Association. mmw. f0m.mm 'You buy the Pitcher I We buy the Pizza B r -, p 1-. ff « Ill . PAID TUESDAY, FEB 17 Candidate applications will be available in Commons 206. TUESDAY, FEB 2 All applications must be completed and turned into ASI by 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAR 3 Election committee will review applications for grade/eligibility requirements. Mandatory candidate meeting. THURSDAY, MAR 4 Mandatory candidate meeting. FRIDAY, MAR 5 Mandatory candidate meeting. SUNDAY, MAR 7 Candidates start campaigning for executive, director, representative positions. 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Once reserved for sailors and whores in American folklore, tattoos today have carved their niche in the main stream as a means of personal expression, style, and body art. According to Tod Bain, a lifetime artist, and tattoo artist at About Face Tattoo in Oceanside for over four years, most people get tattoos right now because they are so popular. Although this allure for tattoos might make someone more open to getting one, students at CSUSM seem to have a few different reasons for acquiring permanent ink in their flesh. "I've done martial arts for twenty-two years," said senior, history, Duane Burns. "It symbolizes my experiences in the martial arts." Burns has three Chinese symbols on his right arm, and a dragon on his left. In contrast, Sarah Sutton, junior, said, "I woke up one morning and I needed a tattoo." Sutton opted for . a color tattoo in the middle of her upper back. As with many students, her main hurdle for living with her tattoo was her parents. Sutton said that the first thing her mom said when she found out about her tattoo was, "What are you going to do on your wedding day?" Senior Lora Rodstein, who got her first of two tattoos seven years ago, had more serious problems with her parents. "It's against Judaism to desecrate your body like that," said Rodstein. Luckily, her parents have come to terms with her tattoos, and she does not regret them. On the other hand, some students get tattoos specifically for religious reasons, like Les Condalor, who got a large tattoo of a cross on his right arm about a year ago. Some students, however, find less appeal in the idea of being marked forever. Sophomore Alise Battaglia said, "I don't want something on me for the rest of my life that I might regret someday." Battaglia's comment raises the question of whether or not people who are more established in life are getting tattoos, or regretting them. Local businesswoman Melinda Eisenhower, assistant vice president for a property management corporation in San Diego, got herfirsttattoo when she was 23. At that time in her life, she said she recalled thinking, "When they do an autopsy on me, when I'm an old lady, they'll think I am wild." Even though Eisenhower had her first tattoo "covered up," or altered, she has gone in for two more tattoos since then, one of which covers her entire back. The tattoo, which she had done in the last year, is in response to the passing of her husband. As a healing practice, Eisenhower explained, "It's a very transforming experience." Although most students with tattoos seem unconcerned with heir tattoos having had a negative effect on their lives professionally or socially, they may have a few kinks to work out in the future. Eisenhower explained that she has never had any trouble at work because of her tattoos, but relinquished that they also don't really show. She is careful that they are covered when she is meeting new clients. As far as people she has encountered everyday, however, she has had a few negative experiences. Eisenhower said that once a woman in a department store commented that she was ignorant and stupid because she had allowed herself to be tattooed. Eisenhower also related other common incidents of people seeing her tattoos and associating that with her being an "easy" woman. 18-year-old freshman Keith Kramer, had his last name tattooed on the back of his arm in the last year because of what he called a "spur of the moment thing." For those interested in getting tattoos, the process can be somewhat painful, and involves tattoo machines, often called "guns" by those less savvy to the industry. The machines plug into a power supply, and usually use between three and nine needles depending on the thickness of the line being drawn, and whether or not the area is being shaded. Tattoo artist Tod Bain has the right side of his chest tattooed, his whole left arm, called a sleeve, and most of his right arm which is still a work in progress. Bain said he obtained some of his tattoos because they are symbolic of different things in his life, and "some just 'cause I like 4 em." Bain is also lucky enough to have a job that he loves, his favorite part of which is, "being able to express myself daily." As far as cost, Bain said a tattoo would probably run between $50 for something small, and $4000 for a large piece, such as back piece. Tattoos can be designed specifically for an individual, or chosen from artwork called "flash" off of the wall of a tattoo parlor. Tattoos are a dynamic outlet for selfexpression that does require a cost/benefit assessment. "Make sure you know what you want," Bain said. "It's forever." �University Voice What do you t hink a bout; « I » mI ill k V ¿/M same-sex W ! H I f » » ml 1••j B=*i ByTORFREED Pride StaffWriter The Oxford dictionary defines marriage as a "legal" union between a man and a woman for the purpose of "living together." Dictionary.com has seven entries relating to marriage, and only one of them relates to man and woman. It's becoming a hotly contested debate, and on one side there are religious and spiritual leaders adamantly opposed to same sex marriages, quoting the bible and referring to the destruction of Sodom and Gomora. In their eyes, God has decreed homosexuality a sin and any sign of approval of such behavior is clearly wrong according to God. This group believes that gays and lesbians "choose" this lifestyle, that they weren't born this way and could live a "straight" life if they really wanted to. The other side of the equation is the gay community itself, trying to obtain the same rights that married straight couples enjoy. As persecuted as the gay community has been, they argue, why would we choose this lifestyle? What is the difference between a man and a woman being married for twenty years and a man and a man, or a woman and a woman? With recent debate in Massachusetts on this very issue, The Pride hit the campus to see what the student pulse is on this contentious issue. "I'm all for it, I believe in the sanctity of love, not institutions. If we're as free a country as we say we are, we shouldn't have restrictions on how we love," said literature major Polly Charenquanchai. Luis Arreola, junior, history major, cocked his head to one side and thought about it for a moment, then said, "Nah, I don't have a problem with gay marriage, as long as it makes those people happy." "They should be able to do what they want to, I think equal rights for everyone," said Ryan Kennedy, graduate student, literature. "They want everyone to think like they do," he continued. "They're (religious groups opposed to same-sex marriages) afraid of people who think outside their belief system." Jessica Fowler, junior business major, paused and took time to think before replying to how she felt about gay marriage. "I don't have a problem with gay people, I have gay friends it's just that...I'm unsure whether it's right socially, biologically or spiritually...I'm not sure it's right for our society." Paula McCoglan senior, communications, said, "I think the government should get out of the business of marriage, we shouldn't allow the government to favor one group over another." McCoglan explained her solution as one where couples, two consenting adults, present themselves to the government and register as domestic partners. The government then bestows the same benefits heterosexual couples receive through the government through marriage to samesex couples. If a couple wants to get m arried P however * fh P ' . McCoglan Q? P c ontinued they r can then ' ^ P go to a ^téÂCkMJ^ — ^^-- * c hurch, and that individual church, can decide who they want to "marry." McCoglan's solution of registering domestic partners sounds an awful lot like Oxfords definition of marriage, minus the exclusive "man and woman" part. This issue of debate probably won't be solved tomorrow, but more voices in the gay community are being heard. Not this election, but sometime soon, this issue will determine a presidency. Comments, suggestions or topics you would like to see discussed in "University Voice," please e-mail Tor Freed at pride@csusm.edu. In the title please type, ATTN: UNIVERSITY VOICE. Photo by Ashley Renzy/ The Pride Cindy Pinhal is on exchange f rom France and assists the French department. Pinhal has been on exchange since August, and enjoys the interactive approaches to teaching she has found here in the states. French connection with CSUSM Highlighting some of the differences with American andFrench universities By ASHLEY RENZY Pride Staff Writer At a French University the professor just shows up, lectures and leaves; not leaving any time for questions, feedback or office hours. "There is no syllabus, and no attendance requirements," said Cindy Pinhal. "School is completely the student's responsibility." Cindy Pinhal is an assistant to French professor Dr. Anover, on exchange from France. CSUSM offers study abroad programs to students, as well as two different teacher exchange programs. After completing her master's, Pinhal arrived to the United States last August to assist in the teaching of a few French classes for the spring semester. At the end of the semester, Pinhal hopes to stay here in the United States to finish her Ph.D., or return to France for a short while in high hopes of attaining a teaching job at a university back here in the states. Differentiating between the French and American school systems, Pinhal described how college in France is not necessar- ily easier, just focused differently. In France, the competition is with yourself more than with other students. At the end of high school in France, before graduation, there is a difficult exam, lasting one week, to test skills acquired in every subject. With passing this exam, the student is automatically registered in one of his or her top three choices of universities. Students attending the university pay $400 a year. The school days are also much different from those in America; classes go for an entire year, rather than by semester. A typical weekly school schedule is Mon. through Fri., 8a.m. until 5p.m. "There is no choice in customizing a class schedule," she said. "As a result most students cannot work during school and must live with their parents." Pinhal described the school system in France as "very impersonal." "There is no personal contact with students," she said. A more interactive education leads to better grades, and in an environment like this, if the students do not understand they can ask questions during, class or can go to the professor's office hours. "These outside resources really help them (students) to understand the subject matter better," she said. "I love the way teaching is done here," said Pinhal. "The only thing I do not like is the instability of the occupation. Here, there is a lot to worry about with budget cuts, competition and tenure." "In France once you are hired and go through a one-year training," she said. "You are certain that you have your job for life (and) that is a big security issue." For the students currently enrolled at CSUSM, Cindy Pinhal personally invites you to come to France. "The more students that come to France the better; it is a very widespread and popular culture," she said. "Do not be discouraged if you are not fluent in the language, because a lot of English is spoken there as well." Finance and Economic society meeting Wed. By ALLISON SANSBURY Pride Staff Writer The Finance and Economic Society (formerly known as the Finance Club), had its first membership meeting last Wednesday night, supplied with extra pizza and soda. An upcoming meeting will be held this Wednesday, Feb. 18, where Fred Gerson, chieffinancialofficer of the San Diego Padres, will be speaking to the group about his job. More speakers are scheduled to appear later this semester; both are chief financial advisers, one is from the San Diego Zoo and the other is from the City of Carlsbad. The Finance and Economic Society does a variety of things that range from helping students at Cal State San Marcos control their personal finances, handling company finances and helping students find quality jobs after completing college. The goal of the Finance and Economics Society, as stated by president Greg Lucas, is "to benefit the students without burdening them." Lucas said some societies tend to put pressure on their members, and the point of this society is to aid, not overwhelm, students. This is one of the many new clubs on campus and would be ideal for students majoring in business, although all majors are accepted and encouraged to join the society. The society's vice president of technology, Kat Mulkahy, will give an upcoming seminar on managing personal finances. �Jock Talk with Josh Ephedra is a dangerous short cut By JOSH SANDOVAL Pride StaffWriter Photo by Jennifer Jones/ The Pride Jeff Brown i nstructs a Krav Maga student. Krav Maga class is o ffered through A SI Leisure a nd Fitness c ourses in t he Clarke Field House. Krav Maga attunes self-defense tactics with natural instincts By JENNIFER JONES Pride StaffWriter If you were one of the relatively few people to see Jennifer Lopez kick the crap out of her abusive husband in the movie "Enough," you probably thought to yourself, "yeah right." The technique Lopez displayed is called Krav Maga, and it is being taught right here at CSUSM. Krav Maga is a practical method of self-defense. It combines the physical elements of traditional martial arts, but is designed to rely more on a person's instinctive defensive reactions to a street situation. It has become a popular form of self-defense because it is easy to learn and teaches the student to use thier natural instincts in a given situation. Krav Maga also teaches techniques to use while under pressure, such as low light, or even lying down, because such circumstances are often present in street confrontations. Krav Maga has less to do with the tradition of martial arts, such as bowing and other forms of the art, which can be for sport, but rather is more reality based so that one will have the skills to turn natural reactions into life saving moves. The only fight there needs to be is the last fight. One learns that when in a vulnerable or dangerous situation, to use whatever means nec- essary. "The motto here is attack, attack, attack," said Krav Maga instructor Jeff Brown, "right, wrong, it doesn't matter as long as you hit 'em." Jeff Brown is a decorated martial artist interested in bringing Krav Maga onto the college because, "Everyone, especially every female, should know how to defend him or herself." For women that may be kicking an attacker in the groin. For men it may be punching them in the nose or throat. Brown tells his students to "never give up your weapon, because if you give up your weapon, you're dead." For law enforcement officers that might mean a-gun, in this situation the weapon is your body. Brown said that most attacks are against women; "There is so much crime and violence today and everybody has the right to defend themselves." "I'm going home and practice on my husband." said Madaline Aragone, junior, liberal studies. Garrett Collin, a staff member, is taking the class to get more exercise, "I'm going to try to stay with it the whole time [six weeks]." Each class builds on the previous but in the first half there will be a review of the basic techniques for newcomers. Krav Maga is just one pf nine different classes offered in the ASI Group Fitness and Leisure Courses program. If self-defense is not your idea of fun, maybe trying Ashtanga Yoga or Gypsy Style Belly Dance would be a better suit. Also offered are more traditional fitness classes such as Circuit Training or Step Aerobics. These are just a few of the different classes available for students at the Clarke Field House/ University Student Union. All of these classes are free to students, so why not take advantage of this opportunity to get in shape and have fun. "The ASI Leisure and Fitness classes are a great way for students, faculty, and staff to stay active, meet new people, and explore new talents they may not have known they had," said Laurence Bolotin, ASI coordinator of student programs and services. The Krav Maga Martial Arts class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is no registration required for these classes. You can try them all if you like, and find the one that suits you best. Students interested in classes are advised to come ten minutes early to the class of choice, get a wristband at the ASI Adventure Center and start having fun. Some people are always looking for a shortcut; or some sort of advantage that will give an upper hand without much effort. Typically, the reason being that there just are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything that needs to be done; prioritization is crucial. Some people strive to look physically attractive, however, not all of these people are willing to put in the extra effort needed to lose weight or bulk up, because it takes time, and a lot of effort. Time is something many people do not have in their busy schedules. The business world knows that the average person does not have the time to exercise multiple hours in a day. Herbal companies create supplements that contain ephedrine (ephedra for short) designed to aid in weight loss and body building for athletes. When the average person looking to trim down hears about these miracle products that helps weight loss, he or she runs out and tries it. What the average person does not know is that ephedra based supplements are extremely dangerous. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) there have been a total of 155 deaths linked to ephedra. One of those 155 deaths was Korey Stringer of the National Football League (NFL). In 2002, Stringer suffered a heart attack, and died moments later during a pre-season workout with the Minnesota Vikings. The cause of the heart attack was linked to the combination of excessive heat and ephedra. In 2003, another one of the 155 deaths occurred on a playing field. Steve Bechler was a young, right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles. Bechler was a little over weight, and was taking an ephedra based supplement to help lose some extra pounds. During a spring training workout in Florida, Bechler collapsed, and suffered a heat stroke where shortly thereafter he died. Sales of ephedra products dropped shortly after the death of Bechler, but the product is still being bought by many. If athletes who should be physically superior to the normal person can die from using ephedra, then the average person can suffer complications just as easily. The FDA has banned ephedra from being sold after early April, which is consequently causing many people to rush out and buy as much of the supplement as possible before the April 12 deadline. This ban on ephedra will be the first ban of a diet supplement in government history. Metabolife was one of the companies affected by the bad press. The company has stopped the sale of ephedra supplements, but Metabolife is sticking by their claim that ephedra is safe to use. "Metabolife believes their products are safe and effective when used as directed," said spokeswoman Jan Strode. With the ban on ephedra, another supplement is soon to be created to take its place. The FDA has stated that they will keep a close eye on what ingredients will be replacing ephedra. The NFL and MLB are two organizations that will also be keeping a close eye on the new supplements. The NFL has always been very strict with their substance abuse policy, which extends to supplements such as ephedra. The MLB has never had a substance abuse policy like the NFL where players are required to take drug tests, but MLB is changing its ways. Starting this season, MLB will conduct drug tests for the first time ever. It will be quite interesting to see which players come into this baseball season with a lot less muscle. Athletes, however, are not the only ones who feel the need to lose some weight. Many college students turn to supplements in order to lose weight, especially with the thought of becoming a victim of the "freshman 15." Professor at CSUSM, Ileen Miller, who also works as a nutritionist for Cal-a-Vie said, "The average student gains 15 pounds freshman year." With the concern of weight gain, some students may choose to take that shortcut rather than exercise and carefully watch what they eat. Even if you are not an athlete, know what you are putting in your body and ask yourself if taking that massive shortcut is worth the risk. Comments, suggestions or topics you would like to see discussed in "Jock Talk with J osh," please e-mail Josh Sandoval at pride@csusm.edu. In the title please type, ATTN: SPORTS COLUMN. P IMS " SKSBSEi [ ml^^lllll w l arts publication founded by CSUSM students! award-winning H^otogwphy \ Fiction :xVisud Panting Art : • I Journalism Join the Perigee family and explore the most exciting new art publication as it prepares to celebrate itsflrst year anniversary N O W A CCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR PERIGEE'S A NNUAL SHORT FICTION CONTEST! IIBIIIII llllliliSIll �Walmart, traffic coming to atownnear you EDITORIAL Time changes e verything Time changes everything, which is one thing you can count on in life. Over the years, time seems to go faster and slower. One day you are sitting on the beach in Costa Rica, next you are punching your thoughts into a keyboard to meet deadlines. During all of this, it's important to set aside some time from the daily hustle to say thank you. Walking out of class and out to the parking lot is a good time for that. The sunset yesterday lined the horizon with radiance after class. Students finishing up for the day flooded the walkways in a hurry to exit the campus. What was next? Rushing home to get ready for work? Slowing down for five seconds, looking up to the sky and saying thank you will give you a refreshed perspective. It makes people think about what they have to be thankful for. Then step into the car for the ride home. Taking the time to slow down will make the ride easier, smarter and more enjoyable. It's like smelling the air after it rains. These are the things that we should take the time to notice. With everything that happens at this campus, being late for classes, rushing through traffic, cars and construction, it's important to just stop. See that golden glow of sun, smell that wet air, say thank you. BIER NUTS By KEVIN BRABEC Pride StaffWriter Superstores such as Wal-Mart have become such a part of our retail landscape that many cannot imagine what life was like before them. It takes me 10 minutes to get on the freeway at my entrance when it used to take 2 minutes. The days of mom and pop stores are left to the memories of, well, our moms and our pops. And if they came over to visit they would definitely complain about the traffic too. These superstores have everything, a large selection of most of what we need for our daily lives, all at affordable prices and with the great convenience of everything in one place. Some of us may remember even a few years ago, when large stores such as Kmart and Pic N ' Save were going strong. The only advantage to these stores was price. Typically, they were a mess and most of the merchandise was junk. If your Mom bought your school clothes there, you were not cool and you knew it. The other kids in your school knew it too. The differences in quality and image between what products Wal-Mart carries and what, for example, Bed, Bath By: Chad • 'SARAH R JWN X HAVE A TATTOO... W A M A SB F? and Beyond or even Old Navy carries are becoming less and less. In addition, today's WalMart is stocking the latest CDs and home electronics, all at very competitive prices. Everything is in its place, the piles of j unk we remember at chain stores even a few years ago are nowhere in sight at today's WalMart. These superstores are not lazy, either. They are working very hard to fill in the holes and offer us more and more, all at great prices and in great supply, so you can always find what you're looking f or—price, convenience, selection and quality, all in one. So we all win, right? Yes and no. All of this convenience and affordability comes at a cost. You don't have to be that old to remember the stores in your community that your local Wal-Mart replaced. After all, people have always needed socks, toothpaste and the latest Brad Pitt or Julia Roberts movie. So where have all the old stores gone? They have disappeared. The idea of a local merchant whose name you knew and who knew yours is as much a part of history as the local soda shop. When we consider quality of life, when we think about the few extra dollars lining our pockets because of cheaper superstore prices, we should not forget the enjoyment of shopping, the comfort of personal service and sales people and merchants who knew their products and their customers. The experience of shopping among friends in a smaller, more comfortable setting cannot be matched by the •: - Photo by Jon Rodley/The Pride Cars line a parking lot at the San Marcos Wal Mart Friday. Large stores bring more than goods when they open. industrial experience found at the superstores. So while we may be thankful for those few dollars a week we save by shopping at Wal-Mart, we should ask ourselves what have lost in the bargain? Where has the sense of community gone? Has it come down to passing the people that we know in the isle but not stopping to ask how they are because we don't have enough time? Has time its self gotten shorter some how by the advent of convenience? Or, do we have so much time that we feel obligated to fill it up with the things that shouldn't matter to us? Spinks I TÎS A TRIBAL S HARK/ ,Anp whbn *£AL you took CARBFUL says IT M y name A-HEM- W4MB- WÊt x U sewy... r ! > o >£ y u SAY you WÊRH IN A TRi&E? �iro r es ByMOiAELDOLAN Piife Ombudsman I do not want to characterize myself as a harbinger, but that is my feeling this week. After sharing my thoughts on the errors in our newspaper in last week's column, it seems like I sparked an exponential growth of errors in this week's edition. In fact, I was so troubled by the increase that I felt compelled to do some research into how other ombudsmen handle the subject of errors. Gina Lubrano is the Readers Representative for the San Diego Union-Tribune. Her column from January 12, 2004 dealt specifically with the subject of errors. In a no nonsense statement, Lubrano opens her column by stating simply "it would be a mistake to say errors in newspa- pers are inevitable." From that, I thought about how to apply Lubrano's idea to what I had written last week. I would agree with Lubrano that there should be no "inevitable" errors. In other words, there should never be a time in which we, as reporters and editors of this publication, default to accept that there will be some errors in each edition of The Pride. Each Two reporters ask the tuff questions: Was it too much? ing journalists stooping to such levels of selling sex? Cal State San Marcos is here for education and gener_ __ ating an open understanding and respect for the world and ourselves. The credBy DANIELLE BOLDT & ibility of our college newspaper is at stake. We NICOLE SULLIVAN ask whether it is just a few of us who are bothPride StaffWriters ered by such a feature, or are the ethics and morale of our generation truly depleted? Last week, The Pride printed an We conducted a poll article regarding "Enlargement ads" involving 50 students and and stooped to run a full frontal staff to find out whether photo of male genitalia. Ok. We are they feel such an article over the shock factor. Obscenity, is appropriate for a college nudity, and indecency are all around paper. Twenty-six males us because we all understand that and twenty-four females sex sells. But what about the human were involved. The survey asked for a rating of mind and soul? Our priority as students should be based upon improving our minds. 1-5, on whether the person strongly disagreed (1) or strongly agreed (2) or was neutral on We are paying for it, after all. the topic (3) based on six questions about the Why are we as educated students and aspircontent. Student and staff approval 50 people wens asked six questionstofindifthey found the photos and content ofthe two penis enlai^ment articles ^pnopriatefo The Pride. There were 26 males i d 24 females in the survey. larger concern: the apparent dissatisfaction with Governor Schwarzenegger's budget decisions. Like any elected official, he was put into office by the people. As far as I'm concerned, any ineptitude he displays in handling the governorship is the fault of both the Democrats and the Republicans alike. One of our biggest problems, both in California and the Nation as a whole, is that we vote our elected officials based on who we think will win, not who we think The Pride can afford to lose. Please feel free to contact me at dolan005@csusm.edu. Correction for VOL. XI NO. > 17 ^ Vt' In the article "UVA changes recycling program to meet 50% requirement," it is stated, "the UVA did not meet their last standard requirement" That statement is incorrect; the UVA did meet the standard requirement. Also, in the same article, the fine for not meeting the standard requirement is $10,000 a day. The article "Proposition 55" was written by John Stuart, not John Robbins. Race matters at CSUSM By JASON ROBBINS Pride StaffWiiter There is little doubt that society is as equal as it should be. But could inequality fester within the halls of our own cozy university? In a place where a statue of Cesar Chavez seems to welcome all, inequality is indeed a reality. The term "inequality of condition" refers to differences in people's living standards or conditions. The distribution of those enrolled in college is just one measure of such standards. At CSUSM, certain ethnic/racial groups are not distributed in proportion to their overall population size. As of fall 2003, the student body was 53 percent Caucasian, 18.04 percent Latino, 9.4 percent Asian and 2.7 percent African American. The problem here is that California's population is 59 percent Caucasian, 32.4 percent Latino, 10.9 percent Asian, and 6.7 percent African American (U.S Census). For whatever sociological or conservative reason you may want to offer up, the distribution of Latinos and African Americans within our student body is not proportionate to those groups presence in California. The disproportions equate to an inequality of condition with the condition being educational LETTERS TO TH I noticed a few things in the Feb. 3rd issue that I'd like to discuss. Budget cuts seemed to be the topic of the day in the recent issue, and we were advised by the Chancellor to support proposition 55, a measure that would allow bonds to help "balance" the budget. This is akin to using a credit card to pay your late rent. I'm actually quite surprised that the Chancellor could support this kind of financial irresponsibility in a budget crisis such as this. Which brings me to my fact and quote must be checked to ensure that accuracy is maintained. As student journalists, we cannot afford to appear sloppy or apathetic towards errors and must proactively address the topic. Indeed, most of the errors that I write come from my own critique of The Pride or from the editor or reporter who has worked on the particular story in question. That fact stresses our commitment to accuracy and accountability when we have erred. After all, as Lubrano explains, "credibility is at stake." And credibility is something that will do the best job. An alarming number of Republicans felt that Tom McClintock was the better candidate, yet they voted for the Terminator because he had a better chance to win. Many Democrats were upset with the shady financial dealings of Cruz Bustamante, yet seemed to have no problem voting for his lack of integrity. Even Peter Camejo talked about the ISSUES, while the 2 biggest candidates slung mud. In addition, many of my classmates remind me how the Terminator is a horrible attainment. The relationship between race/ ethnicity and higher education exhibited at CSUSM is endemic to the nation itself. Out of 17,408,664 American college students, 71.5 percent are White, 10.6 percent are Latino, and 7 percent are AfricanAmerican. Yet the American populace is 12.5 percent Latino and 12.3 percent African American. The same type of disproportionate ethnic representation at CSUSM appears to exist at colleges across America. An inequality of condition of educational attainment is exceptionally significant because college degrees yield social resources: money, prestige, etc. For minority groups who hold lesser shares, education is one way to achieve more social equality. It is clear that the instrument of change is most accessible to the most powerful and wealthy. To attain positions of organizational authority (where power often resides), one must necessarily earn some type of college degree. One must also possess a degree in order to accumulate substantial wealth (how power is often purchased). Moreover for groups who wish to initiate positive social change, higher education is an excellent tool. The problem at CSUSM and throughout the nation is that the distribution of African Americans, Latinos and other minority groups in college is a condition that needs to be adjusted. First someone must properly address the cause(s) of such inequalities. Maybe not all people have an equal opportunity to be welcomed by Cesar Chavez. DITOR choice for governor. And how many of those classmates actually voted in the election? To date, none. We're continually complaining about our officials, on a state and national level, yet we do nothing about it. When measures are in the legislature that we disapprove of, how many of us actually write our elected representatives to let them know how their constituents feel? We must never forget that they serve us, not the other way around. The pride needs to get the message out. Get the sheep off their couches, and get them to the ballot box. Get them to the post office, enormous stacks of correspondence to their representatives in hand. I've written to mine, voicing opposition to more borrowing to "balance" the budget. I challenge all of you who disagree with me to fight for your views, as well. After all, that's what representative democracy is all about. James Fitzer �Eat your heart out Hallmark; Shakespeare brings the love By JONATHON RODLEY Pride StaffWriter The fat belly and red wings of Cupid idled on the wall looking out at 30 or so students enamored by Shakespeare Thursday night. CSU San Marcos students read all 154 of Shakespeare's "Sonnets" in honor of Valentine's day. "Not marble, not the gilded monuments / Of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme" quoted Shakespeare in the fifty fifth of his love poems. The Medieval Roundtable Club hosted the poetry marathon to provide an alternative to a typical "hallmark" event. "We decided to have something a little more intellectual," said Bridget Wiese, president of the club. Instead of red roses and fluffy love poems, the club handed out condom roses and lubricants during the reading. Wiese said the poems are f ull of darkness, pain and sexual affairs. Many people read the "Sonnets" thinking Shakespeare wrote them to a woman. In reality, he wrote them to fair young man, she said Throughout the reading children ran in and out of the room playing games, while couples huddled and friends mingled. It took about two hours to complete the sonnet cycle. "I think it went really well, we had a great turnout," Wiese said. The Medieval Roundtable Club plans to host several film viewings later this semester with Dr. Heather Hayton's classes. Photo by Nicole Sullivan ¡The Pride From left to right: Haley Zamora, Amber Davis, Kim Cowan, Bridget Weise, president of the Medieval Roundtable Club and Prof. Heather Hay ton. « WANTEDg SWIM INSTRUCTORS!!! ¡ ¡¡|1;i hour;/; caH ( 780) 7 44-SWIM / Photo by Nicole Sullivan IThe Pride | Colin Hayton, age 8 1/2, shows that Shakespeare can be read and enjoyed by all ages. ßSB/have « TL APRIL I NI HVFVI E R ID 0 ~~ Ml �CSUSM Calendar Feb 17-23 TYiesdav 10:00 a .m.-2:00 p .m. - T uesday t hrough Thursday. F ill o ut Intellmatcher Q uestionnaire. P otential m atches distributed at t he C rush Party. Leonardo da Vinci's maserpiece "The Last Supper." Brown lets the reader determine what is FACT or FICTION characters, but for many more indeed on the right of Jesus and is ideal for me because each not John, the beloved disciple. chapter is short, and tends to centuries. Brown offers that Da Vinci Many religious organizations end in an intense cliffhanger was not just an artist, but also say this explanation is absurd every time. "The Da Vinci Code," by a scientific and technological and is the primary reason that Another thing I like about Dan Brown, cannot be con- pioneer as well as a genius in this book is categorized as fic-Brown's literary style is the fined into a specific category cryptology. The question of tion. Others agree with Brown way he jumps around from of books; it deserves to be set Da Vinci hiding secrets in his when he suggests who really situation to situation without apart. Brown combines radi- art arises often. Word plays is seated to the right of Jesus, losing the focus of the story. cal, yet rational, theories and and double meanings are con- admitting the possibility that For example, when you think links them together with con- sistently embedded within the the story within the story could the character you're readtroversial evidence. story as well as in the codes, be true; that the secret could be ing about is about tofindout The main character, Robert leaving the reader to decide on real and disguised in a work of some totally important secret, they usually do, but then it Langdon, is a Professor of which parts of the story within fiction. Religious Symbology at the story are facts or fiction. It is complicated to write a just gives you another clue to Harvard. He is lecturing in Brown's book has caused review that does this book the another secret that is too irreFrance when he is unexpect- loads of people to intelligently justice it deserves, but I am no sistible to ignore. A movie is edly forced by authorities to discuss the theories he pro- longer worried about the atten- on the way, and Ron Howard is help unravel a recent murder. poses. Brown suggests that tion the book is receiving. I rumored to be the director. Langdon meets Sophie Neveu, the Priory of Sion could have hesitated when I first read the who helps him escape from existed; papers to support this book that I would be alone in the French Police only to cap- idea were recently recovered contemplating the author's ture him in a life-threatening by the French Library, which ideas, but I am far from it. opportunity too important to listed the names of the previ- The ideas the book proposes bypass. Seemingly, enigmatic ous headmasters of the Secret and the style the author uses to codes are disguised as clues Society. Some say that there is write is the main reason for my that lead the main characters in not sufficient evidence to intel- new attraction and addiction to the right direction while simul- ligently decide on the existence his work. taneously steering Opus Dei in of a Priory of Sion. I have The ideas that this book decided that official Secret proposes through its characters the wrong direction. Opus Dei is a factual reli- Societies cannot be known are incredible, particularly gious organization (existing by the world; otherwise, they from Robert Langdon and his in New York) that has been would not be a Secret Society. friend the Knight. These two criticized f or i ts' endorseAnother one of Brown's can conjure up some extreme ment of self-inflicted pain and proposed theories rests in Da thoughts that influenced me to bloodletting. In the book, they Vinci's painting of The Last educate myself on the various have been trying to discover Supper. Brown implies that a topics in the book. Brown's Photo Courtsey ofwww.danbrown.com the same secret as the main woman (named in the book) is visual style and personal style By ALLISON SANSBURY Pride Staff Writer In articles pertaining to sporting activities, The Pride has not been consistent in identifying the distinctions between the athletic teams sponsored by the school itself and the sports clubs organized through ASI. The intercollegiate athletic teams on campus include men's and women's gol£ track andfield,and cross-country. These teams belong to the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics and are a part of the university's athletic program. For more information, click on Athletics on the CSUSM homepage. On the other hand, AS! Sports, such as the surf, baseball, and Softball teams to name afeware independent of the university's athletic program. 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For further information please contact: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, G ^ f n 5306, 7 0 T 0 4 S r y^ 6/5«06 R egister in t he F ield H ouse f or A SI A dventure C enter A ctivities Bowling at E agle L anes, s ign u p b y F eb 18 U ltimate F risbee, s ign u p b y M arch 1 S ubmit y our e vent s chedule t o T he P ride at p ride@csusm.edu, i n t he t itle t ype " Calendar of E vents." A ll e vent s ubmissions m ust b e r eceived b y F riday b efore 2 :00pm t he w eek p rior t o p ublication. P ublication is e very Tuesday. �CSUSM Professor speaks at San Diego's Fourteenth Annual Jewish Film Festival Dr. A lyssa Goldstein Sepinwall By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StaffWriter A positive atmosphere and a huge turn out met history professor, Dr. Alyssa Goldstein Sepinwall on Thursday Feb. 12 at the AMC La Jolla, as she became the first ever CSUSM scholar to host a showing of a film at the San Diego Jewish Film festival, now in its fourteenth year. The film that was shown, titled "Secret Passage," is on "a great topic," said Sepinwall who has been a professor at CSUSM Photo courtesy of Secret Passage Venitian Noble Paulo Zane stares offscreen at Clara while being tipped off to Isabel's schemes. "Seeing the 16th century brought back to life will provide details about the way people act that you can't get from books," Sepinwall said. She said this film could help students to understand "the human "... it's a vibrant and factor" of events like the Inquisition. "Secret Passage," directed by Ademir lively experience that Kenovic and filmed in Portugal, Belgium and Luxembourg, is the story of two is a major event." Spanish Jewish sisters trying to get to the Ottoman Empire and escape tjie religious persecution of the Inquisition. forfiveyears and has focused her teaching The sisters, Isabel, played by Katheron women and gender issues. This semes- ine Borowitz and Clara, played by Tara ter she started a new course called Women Fitzgerald, are separated from their parand Jewish History. ents at a young age. They are forced to convert to Catholicism while living in Spain yet they continue to remain faithful to their Jewish faith by practicing in private. As such, they still feel the pressure of living in the overwhelmingly Catholic European continent. The sister's lives become filled with conflicts as Isabel tries to escape and move the family to Istanbul. Clara falls in love with a Venetian noble, Paolo Zane played by John Turturro. Clara, not wanting to leave her lover, allows her emotions to overcome both her faith and her loyalty to her sister and writes a letter to the count of Venice outlining Isabel's plan of escape. The story ends as Isabel is arrested while Clara, now repentant for what she has done, completes the task of moving her family to Istanbul. Isabel goes to her death denying the cross of Christ and vocally declaring her allegiance to Judaism as she is drowned. In a question and answer session following the film, Sepinwall said that the film was "historically based" although the story is unique to the film. An interesting perspective brought up in the discussion was that of relations between Jews and non-Jews in 16th century Europe. "Sexual relations between Jews and non-Jews were a big anxiety for the authorities," Sepinwall said. That explanation relates why Clara could have possibly chosen her family over her love at the end of the film. Sepinwall who received forty tickets to the film festival for her students paid for by the Funes Fund, which provides moneys so that students can attend visual and performing arts events, was excited about student involvement. "Its great going to the festival with the community, it's a vibrant and lively experience that is a major event," she said. Sepinwall especially enjoys films that have discussion afterwards, "hearing people ask questions and hearing their responses gives an experience that seeing a film in class just doesn't do." 'Hidalgo': an American legend ByMARKPERRERA Pride StaffWriter In the theater the air is filled with anticipation and suspense, not from waiting for the movie to start but from walking back and forth trying to find a seat. I'm at an advanced screening for the film "Hidalgo." The movie is based on the true story of the life of Frank T. Hopkins a.k.a. Blue Child and his wild mustang, Hidalgo. Viggo Mortensen of "Lord of the Rings" fame plays Hopkins as a savage, wild and rugged man who is just as tough as his horse; The bond between Hopkins and Hidalgo is one that surpasses all human understanding. They are best friends and they are brothers. The story begins when Blue Child, who is Caucasian and Native American, witnesses the massacre of his people by the cavalry at the Battle of Wounded Knee. Struggling to find his place in American culture, Blue Child drinks constantly and he is always drunk when he performs on the "Wild Bill Hickock" show with Hidalgo. It is during one such performance that an Iraqi sheik becomes offended by Hopkins' billing. Wild Bill announces him as the world's greatest rider on the most famous horse. The sheik then challenges Blue Child to prove himself in the 3,000 mile race across the desert sands of Syria and the Arabian Desert called the Ocean of Fire. The victor is to walk away with $100,000. Throughout the film there are twists and turns that kept Photo courtesy of Touchstone Pictures Frank T. Hopkins rode a mustang against the finest Arabian horses. the audience on the edge of their seats. It is action and suspense all rolled in together as Hidalgo and Hopkins narrowly escape the dangers of this race. 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Mr. Big or Mr. Petrovsky page 8 page 11 Pride CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN 6 0° High 44 ° Low Waves: 4-6 ft Water temp: 5 7° FIRST COPY FREE 25 cents each additional ÌAX INCLUDED MARCOS VOL.XI N0.19 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 4,2004 \vww.csusm.eduyjprid^ Partly doudy Find out the local hot spots for karaoke night Budget cuts Students and faculty say 'NO' to budget cuts to hit College of E ducation By TOM PFINGSTEN Pride StaffWriter Several local and state campus organizations teamed up Monday to protest the sweeping budget cuts proposed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to balance the debt-ridden California part 1 of 2 By KYLE OTTO Pride StaffWriter Forecasted budget cuts of $240 million to CSU campuses may require CSUSM's college of education to reduce enrollment, and the number of sections offered J o students, while remaining committed to taking cuts "without affecting instruction." "More people want in the credential program than we B u d g e t can allow in," said College of W a t c h education representative for 2004 the Budget and Long Range Planning Committee, Dr. Tom Bennett. As Dean M. Stephen Lilly of the college of education confirmed, "the college of education will be expected to take a part of the system-wide reduction in students. Lilly said because the college's credential program isfifth-year,it would be "better not to admit students, than to admit them and not be able to offer them the classes to Dean Lilly finish." Restrictions to credential program admissions will be based primarily on the needs of the field, he explained. If the pool of available teachers in a particular area is larger than the number of jobs, "that's where we would decide to limit admissions," he said. For example, Lilly said that "There is a chronic shortage of special education teachers in this area. We will not restrain admission to special education credential programs. It wouldn't be a responsible thing to do." Admissions restrictions will likely result in the reduction of one less "cohort group" in a year. The cohort model provides for groups currently of approximately 30 credential students to remain together in all of their courses throughout the yearlong program. Lilly surmised that, "Maybe the best thing we have going is the luxury of the cohort model. Teachers learn from each other and support each other," closely mirroring a professional learning community. He further See EDUCATION, page 2 Other News. Features. Sports. Opinions... A & E. page 2-4 page 5&6 page 7 page 8&9 page 10-12 • — state budget. "The state is not going to be better off 20 years from now because we denied people access to higher education," said George Diehr, president of the CSUSM chapter of the California Faculty Association. A number of programs that are considered vital throughout the CSU system are in jeopardy under Schwarzenegger's cuts, the most notable being the Educational Opportunity Program. With form letters lined up on side tables, ASI Vice President of External Affairs Erik Roper encouraged students to get involved politically by calling or writing their state representatives. Budget cuts, he said, will drastically affect students at CSUSM if the governor's See RALLY, page 4 MEChA, teens team up - High school conference celebrates latinos and enpowers students •W^SÊ^âÊÉM By JON RODLEY Pride StaffWriter Photo by Jon RodIey/77ie Pride With rappers waving their hands in the air and colorful dre'sses twirling on Latina women, MEChA hosted the sixth annual high school conference Friday. Almost 450 students from North County high schools swarmed CSUSM from morning till 1:30 p.m., some for the food and fun; others had a more serious purpose. "I came for info about the university," said Juan Beltran, a senior at Valley Center high school. MEChA ran the event for that purpose, to motivate students to attend college and raise awareness of Latino issues and history. "It explained something about my culture," Beltran said. In California, Latinos are 32 percent of the population, but only 18 percent of the students at Cal State San Marcos are Latino. Latinos are considered underrepresented because of this. "They need to be here, and they should be here," said E. Sugar Martinez, assistant professor for the college of education. She said that we are at a time when demographics are changing "like a tidal wave. "The changes are going to be revolutionary," Members of SoKal represented Escondido Friday as they sang about street life. See MEChA, page 3 Report calls book prices a ' ripoff By MICHELLE VELARDE Pride StaffWriter The publishing incjustry has developed numerous ways to make college students pay high prices for textbooks, a recent report says. The California and Oregon Student Public Interest Research Groups (State PIRGs) issued the report in January, 2004, fittingly titled "Rip-off 101: How the Current Practices of the Publishing Industry Drive Up the Cost of College Textbooks." In conducting their research, the State PIRG's surveyed ten colleges in California and Oregon, and interviewed 521 students and 156 faculty members. One technique used by publishers to get more money is to include additional "bells and whistles" with See BOOKS, page 2 Photo by Tom Pfingsten/77*e Pride Students look for t hese familiar stickers on discounted books in the University Bookstore. Here, a stack contains only used copies o f"Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass." �smi mmmm Editorial Staff Staff Writers Editors-in-chief Elizabeth Baldwin Jonathan Rodley Layout & Photo Editor Dong Lasater News Editor Tom Pfingsten Features Editor Sarah Carlln A&E Editor Melissa Rodriguez Ombudsman Mike Dölau Business Manager Danika Quinones Online Editor Kimberly Oliver Distribution Adrian Cundiff Adviser Jenifer Woodring Natalie Barham Chad Spinks Danielle Boldt Kevin Brabec Lydia Crescioni Brett Davis Chelsea George Nicole Sullivan Jennifer Jones Eric Mercado Roger Naranjo Kyle Otto DavidWerth Laura Whitaker Karen Graham Ashley Renzy Jason Robbins Eileen Roque Loriann Samano Joshua Sandoval Allison Sansbury Kim Schlatter Zelynda Smith John Stuart M ark Perrera Michelle Velarde All opinions and letters to the editor* published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of T he Pride, o r of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the m ajority opinion of T he Pride editorial board. L etters t o t he e ditors s hould i nclude a n a ddress, t elephone n umber, e -mail a nd i dentification. L etters m ay b e e dited f or g rammar a nd l ength. L etters s hould b e u nder 3 00 w ords a nd s ubmitted via e lectronic m ail t o p ride@csusm.edu, r ather t han t he I ndividual e ditors. It i s the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not b e construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. BOOKS from page 1 textbooks, such as CD ROMs or workbooks, the report says. Students usually cannot buy the book without the additional material. "Rip-off 101" reports that this tends to happen more with science and math books. CSUSM chemistry professor Michael Schmidt remembers an instance when it was cheaper for the school to order the new edition of a textbook with a CD included than the edition without it. However, by ordering the less expensive editions with the CD, it also prevented the used editions from being stocked, because they didn't come with a CD. Students were therefore unable to buy the more affordable used editions. "Some of the tricks they pull are amazing," Schmidt said. In addition, the report says that sixty-five percent of professors "rarely" or "never" require students to use these supplemental materials. Therefore, when students buy books with additional study items, they are paying for something that they most likely will not use. Angela Lesh, CSUSM sophomore business major, has never used a CD that has come with one of her textbooks. " I'll forget that I even have it," she says, "and then I'll need it to return [sell back] books." The report also concluded that publishers frequently put out new editions of textbooks, even if it isn't necessary. Erwin V. Cohen, a former publishing industry executive for Academic Press, was quoted in the report. "Publishers release new editions of successful textbooks every few years," he said, "not to improve content, although that may be a P hoto by Tom Pfingsten/77ze Pride S haron R omo b uys s chool s upplies in t he U niversity B ookstore M onday. B usiness s lows d own in t he b ookstore u ntil b uyback s tarts d uring f inals w eek. byproduct—but to discourage the sales of used books by making them seem obsolete." Seventy-six percent of the faculty surveyed for the report said that putting out new editions for textbooks is necessary "never" to "half the time." As a result of the constant production of new editions, students have a hard time finding used books, the report says. Fifty-nine percent of students surveyed could not find one used book in the fall, 2003 semester. Lesh said that new books go quickly. "If I don't go (to the bookstore) right away, I have to buy new books," she said. Some students, EDUCATION THE PRIDE from page 1 explained, "We know what we need to offer a group of students that comes through the door. Students like the predictability of it. They never stand in line to get a class," About 16 percent of the university's current students are enrolled in the college of education's post-graduate programs, 8085 percent of which are credential students, Lilly explained. Related to instruction, last year's cuts included no layoffs, and concerning the future possibility of faculty layoffs, Lilly stated for the record that, "We don't anticipate it, but we don't know." Last year's budget reduced faculty travel allocations and mileage reimbursements for professional meetings and conferences, in order not to affect the number of sections offered or the number of students admitted this year. Concerning programs to be affected by budget reductions, Bennett explained, "we need to cut areas that we're sure will come back. You can whittle things down in areas and they will never come back. If you cut core essential things that there's a lot of personal interest in, then when funding comes back, they will also come back." Furthermore, he added, "There has been no discussion about what's being removed. It needs to be something that will come back for certain. If we raise class sizes, they may never go back down." Placing a greater burden on teachers, these measures may affect the quality of instruction available within the college of education. Bennett, a mathematics professor, characterized CSUSM as on the "cutting edge" of educational knowledge and resources. His greatest concern as a faculty member was regarding continued faculty support, elaborating that unless teachers continue to pursue professional development, "the ideas that they still hold will be the ideas of yesterday." He continued, "There needs to be continued opportunity to participate in the broader community, so that those ideas can then be brought to our students." Bennett further explained that, "We're very well respected among the communities. We spend a lot of time in the community working in schools, helping them to have leading programs, training See EDUCATION, page 4 ADVERTISE WITH THE PRIDE! 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Karen (858)549-1188 : CHILDCARE ASSISTANT, part time, mornings or afternoons, must be 18 years old, no smoking, English speaking, Call 760-741-8866 �N EWS THE PRIDE Tuesday, February 24,2004 3 Througout the CSU CSU Newsline SDSU introduces "Transamerica'9 By MARK PERRERA Pride StaffWriter The San Diego State University business program launched "Transamerica" last week, becoming the first state college with a transnational triple degree program involving the United States, Chile and Mexico. In 2002, SDSU implemented CaMexUS which linked them to Canada and Mexico. These are undergraduate programs with the main focus on international business. Students in the Transamerica program will study for a minimum of one year in each country and will graduate with three degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in international business with emphasis in Spanish and Latin American studies, a Licenciatura en Negociaciones Internacionales from the Universidad de Valparaiso in Vina del Mar and Valparaiso, Chile, and a Licenciatura en Negocios Internacionales from the Unversidad Automoa de Baja California in Tijuana. Transamerica director Teresa Cisneros Donahue said the international degree will prepare students to take advantage of new economic market forming overseas and help expand our academic relations with them. Prerequisites of the triple degree program require students to earn 79 units in international business courses. Half of these courses must be completed in Spanish at Transamerica schools plus 49 units of General Education at SDSU. CSU Chico gets $1 million grant By ELIZABETH BALDWIN Pride StaffWriter California Postsecondary Education Commission has granted $998,946 to Cal State University, Chico. The grant will be used to improve the quality of education of K-12 teachers and help county offices of education meet new mandated requirements for beginning teachers. The funds will also be distributed among Tehama County Office of Education and Northeastern California Teachers Education Collaborative (NECTEC). The California Commission on Teaching Credentialing now requires teachers to continue learning in areas such as: technology, teaching English learners, creating healthy learning environments and teaching special populations. "From district to district, there is a wide rang of induction activities. NECTEC will improve on current work, developing new materials, make them easy to access and align them during this crucial time," said Terry Janicki, CSU Chico education services. jjVv^' iJíxí III. 91 ¥ ¥ V BIRTH CHÇICE OF S A N MARCOS l it --CAN W-'L. - f:}, tfèî: Ii I m HELP- 760.744.1313 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Suite S 3 blocks south of 78 IMPtRTANT INF% — hp Photo by Jon Rodley/The Pride Esparanza, a group of student "Jalisco" dancers from Fallbrook High School and CSUSM, line up at the sixth annual high school convention Friday. They performed dances in celebration of Latino culture. MEChA from page 1 she added. During a speech she gave, she performed a song she wrote for the event called "Si Se Puede," — "Yes You Can," — Caesar Chavez's slogan for Latino rights. Her message, she said, was that through education, it is possible for students to grow into leadership — leadership to open the doors for underrepresented people in the community. At Cal State San Marcos, the doors are open for them, said Rosa Balcazar, entertainment chair for MEChA and a freshman at CSUSM. She said the theme for the convention was "Education is not a dream, it is a goal." After speeches, including an intro by President Haines, the students attended workshops concerning entering college and cultural topics. Dr. Carlos von Son, a professor for the world languages department, lectured classes of 50 students on a painting of the "Virgin of Guadalupe." In a world where images represent who we are, von Son talked about image changes in the United States. He said he urged the importance of art in education and wanted the students to start thinking for themselves. "Students were really responsive. I like that," he said. SEXY, SULTRY SUNTAN ^ T A N Premium Beds, Premium Service, Super Clean 630 Nordalll Road. 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Rapper Adam Hinojosa, aka 187, said that the group raps about their views of society, life, love, and street problems. "Instead of being in gangs, we express ourselves with music," he said. "We do it because we love it." Students seemed to love it also with their cheering. "They know what they're doing," said Adriana Solis, a senior at Orange Glen. She said she came just to see them. They sing about Mexican pride, she said. Before the convention ended, Ivette Olmos, MEChA vice president and chair for the convention, collected evaluations from the students. "It was more than we expected," she said. Photo by Jon Rodley/77te Pride MEChA is a nationwide orgawere bright orange, baby blue, nization with the goal of unifypink, white, and purple. ing people for Latino culture, During the Mexican Hat education and social justice. A sophomore at Orange Glen high school, Jose Camacho, said in von Son's class he learned about history and messages of male superiority in the "Guadalupe." "I never thought of it that way," he said. After classes, • students cavorted at the Mezzanine for free lunches from La Fe restaurant. Guacamole, salsa, tamales, taquitos — all were bountiful. With the food came the fun. "Esperanza," a group of six "Jalisco" dancersfromFallbrook high school, spinned and twirled their way into the hearts of onlookers. They performed traditional dances native to the state of Jalisco in Mexico. Their dresses PACKAGE Go ter all customers od i �EDUCATION from page 2 their teachers, and providing inservice training." Affiliated with the North County Professional Development Federation, a consortium of approximately 22 districts, CSUSM would be disabled by budget cuts in its ability to work with teachers in the community. Such collaboration with local school districts is essential when considering its impact, as evidenced by this February 6 statement in the CSU Leader, a weekly e-news publication of the CSU: "CSU has increased the number of new teaching credential candidates to 12,700, a 25 percent increase during 2001-2. The CSU is widely known for preparing 60 percent of California's credentialed teachers." In lieu of these successful and essential CSU programs, state Superintendent of Education Jack O'Connell sent a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger urging that the proposed 40 percent graduate fee increase not apply to credential students, "because of the importance of having a qualified pool of students in the state," Lilly said, adding, "We're going to try to back that up by protecting fee levels as much as we can." Emphasizing the unique importance CSUSM places on teacher education, he revealed that, "This campus invests a higher proportion of its funds in preparing teachers than any other CSU." With regard to this year's funding, the college of education (COE)'s fiscal year (FY) 03/04 initial general fund budget allocation consisted of $4,669,577, or approximately 6.1 percent of the total fall 2003 CSUSM annual budget of $76,510,104, or 11.42 percent of the $40.9 million payroll of 980 employees (full-, and part-time staff and faculty). FY 03/04 budget cuts accounted for $371,959, or 7.97 percent, including a permanent funding cut of $274,917, or 5.89 percent, resulting in a net FY 03/04 COE budget allocation of $4,297,618, according to Resource and Operations Manager for the Provost, Deborah Cutler Ray. Because instructional budgets are separate from all other funds (i.e. buildings), however, the Proposition 55 $15 billion bond proposed on the March 2 ballot would not directly affect these figures, which consist solely of instructional funding allocations. However, as Lilly explained, the bond measure "will have a domino effect," as new construction allows the college of education to "grow into their building," while WMMmwMiftfti Photo by Melissa Rodriguez/TTie Pride . T hese and other art projects Masks line a s ky light on the fourth floor of the University Building are donated e very y ear by the arts cohort. T he cohorts, m ade up of 30 o r so credential students are an essential tool for learning to the college of education. also keeping faculty concentrated therein. Proposition 57, a $15 billion bond designed to cover California's current deficit, will likewise effect the college, as feasibly less potential cuts will be directed toward it and the university as a whole. The Governor's proposed elimination of EOP and outreach programs would also have a significant impact, limiting WÈ 'You buy the Pitcher I We buv the Pizza! ¡11^ You buy one pitcher, and well buy you a medium cheese pizza! 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Reflecting on the Governor's proposed fee increase structure of 10 percent for undergraduates, 40 percent for graduate students, RALLY from page 1 and an additional 20 percent for non-residents, Lilly expressed that, "One of the really good things this state does is, when fees increase, part of those fees go toward proportionately increasing available grant funds such as Cal Grants, so that those who are least able to afford a fee increase also have the grant money available to them." He affirmed this effect as "a forward looking policy." Golich. "It makes no sense to me." Several other CSUSM faculty members attended the rally, including Literature and Writing professor Lance Newman, who suggested creating a county-wide "anti-cuts coalition." Newman cited a recent rally at UCSD as evidence that students here are "not alone" in opposing the governor's budget cuts. Former EOP Director Edward Pohlert noted that several of the assemblymen students were asked to contact were former EOP students themselves. "There are 300,000 EOP graduates since 1969 that are doing some great work," Pohlert said. "It's not about the governor. It's a numbers game." Pohlert also answered concerns that Schwarzenegger's cuts to the EOP may be racially motivated. "I don't think it's a racial issue as much as a class issue," he said, raising questions about the governor's financial backers. 2004-2005 budget goes unchallenged. The majority of the time during the rally was spent focusing on the governor's plans to cut the Educational Opportunity Program out of campuses across the state. Students were asked to contact local political leaders while hearing testimonies from EOP graduates. "When I first heard about the governor's cuts to the EOP, I was disheartened, because so many of us have gone on to contribute to the state," said former EOP student Susana Gonzalez. "The governor's cutting numbers—he's not looking at your face." According to a fact sheet circulated Monday, the EOP at Cal State San Marcos serves more than five hundred low-income students, providing one $750 grant per year to each eligible participant. EOP services include advising and "supplemental instruction." Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Vivki Golich compared the services offered by the threatened Educational Opportunity Program at CSUSM to those of an Ivy League school. She said that due to its counseling and tutoring services, the EOP here has been largely successful at raising retention rates. "Why would you Photo by Jon Rodley/The Pride want to cut a program A pproximately fifty s tudents a nd faculty g athered in that is working?" asked C ommons 206 to listen to a panel of six s peakers. �THE PRIDE FEATURES Tuesday, February 24,2004 5 s Pinks/r/t< By CHAD SPINKS Pride Staff Writer Greg Koch and Steve Wagner show off a sixpack of Stone I PA (above) and (left) a worker at t he San Marcos b rewery I hecks the m achines. percent last year, and the beers can be found in 18 states across the country. No longer considered a microbrewery, Stone is more aptly referred to as a "regional specialty brewery." Dedicated to producing big character beers, Koch considers himself and Stone brewers as "flavor profile enthusiasts." With the rapid growth of the brewery, Stone is currently seeking a new location for expansion, but has not made any decisions. The line of beers that P r o - Stone offers includes six duction year-round beers, and five I w a s seasonal special brews. Bitterness is characteristic of Stone beers, and the flavor can be overwhelming for a palate accustomed to the average big name beer. said, "I don't mean to pick on that brand in particular, it's just that general mentality." "We have strong standards and ideals about what we think beer should be, and what beer is all about," Koch said, "and we've stayed true." More than seven years after giving up his aspirations for rock and roll stardom, Koch commented on the move he made into brewing. "I think in life, you need to cover two criteria," Koch said, "you need to do something you're passionate about, but you should also do something you're good at." �University Voice What think about disruptive st mmpsspäsT" By TOR FREED Pride Staff Writer It's a simple principle; less is more . .. at least that's one of the virtues that CSUSM tries to apply to its student body when relating to student-teacher ratios. The smaller the class size, the more individual attention each student can receive. In theory this works, but is there a dangerous side effect slowly working its way to the surface, one that is reminiscent of the not too distant past, of say, high school. Disruptive students, the ones who talk about plans for the weekend, what they're going to do or anything that diverts attention from what the professor is teaching. Everyone experienced it in high school, but as mature adults in a state university, it's unlikely anyone will receive detention or a trip to the dean's office. Is it something that's simply a part of human nature or are students showing less respect than they used to towards teachers. "It happened this morning in accounting, it's disruptive, (and) it's rude," said Rico Gutierrez, junior HTM major. Jennifer Diaz, junior, business "exactly" agreed with Gutierrez's comment regarding Erik G uevara classroom pests. "I get up early," Gutierrez explained. "It's not that I want to be here early, but I'm here, and these people disrespect the class. Everyone here's older, it's not like high school. Can't you just be quiet?" Vicki Baiandourian, junior, communications said, "Well.. .1 don't like it, but it doesn't bother me as long as I can hear the instructor. If people around me are talking, I ask them to be quiet." Meeting one of 'those' students, the student who is actually guilty of discussing that guy they'd met at someone's house, or the thirty six beers they thought they drank, could prove to be difficult, after all no one wants to admit they are guilty of annoying others. Erik Guevara, SSM junior gave a sheepish grin and a reluctant admittance to sometimes forgetting to put his cell phone on vibrate mode. Regarding students talking in class Guevara said, "They should go outside, or talk about it later. I think it's disrespectful to talk during class. When I do talk, it's about a class related subject." Photo by Sarah Carlin/ The Pride " Do we g et a c onsulation p rize?" a sks o ne of t he m embers o f a t eam of s tudents who p articipated in last w eek's C ollege Bowl, B lack H istory M onth m ock q uiz s how. J onathan P oullard, d ean o f s tudents a nd bowl h ost s aid, " Yes, g o a nd s tudy." Examining Black History Month By LORIANN SAMANO Pride Staff Writer J ennifer Diaz Different classes sometimes require different approaches in classroom decorum. Granted, talking about the weekend isn't one of them, but many times students get in sidebar conversations about class while the professor is teaching. Jason Padilla, senior communications said, "I think its okay (sidebar conversations while the professor is speaking) in certain classrooms. It's not a bad thing for students to talk amongst each other if the subject requires or demands it." Therein lies the crux. Some majors beg for conversation, because without it, they almost cease to function. Any communications professor will tell you that 'noise' plays a big part in receiving or sending a message. As long as that noise is conducive to sending and receiving, play on, otherwise, the process breaks down. "Other classes, it's inappropriate, like a math or sociology class," said Padilla. "(In) a communications class, we're all masters of mass media; it's hard not to communicate." Rico G utierrez Comments, suggestions or topics you would like to see discussed in "University Voice," please e-mail Tor Freed at pride@csusm.edu. In the title please type, ATTN: UNIVERSITY VOICE. Sitting at the Black History Month Breakfast, on the CSUSM campus, I looked around at a room full of different people who gathered together to have breakfast, support Black History Month and enjoy the company of other students, staff and faculty who support the same ideas. As I sat there eating, and enjoying the conversation in which I was surrounded, I began to wonder how and when this recognition of Black History Month began. The celebration of Black History Month is accredited to the study of black history by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Raised in Kentucky by his parents, who were former slaves, he graduated from high school, and went to Harvard to earn a Ph.D. Dr. Woodson, while studying, found that history books greatly ignored black Americans and were only reflected in inferior social positions that they were assigned at the time. Dr. Woodson decided to write black Americans into the nation's history. He established the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915, and a year later founded the Journal of Negro History. In 1926 he launched Negro History Week, now called Black History Month, as a way to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history. February was chosen as Black History Month because it marks the birthdays of Fredrick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two men who greatly influenced the black American population. February also marks other important dates throughout black history such as the birthday of W.E.B. Du Bofs, Feb. 23, 1868. Du Bois was an important civil rights leader and co-founder of theNAACP. The 15th Amendment was passed Feb. 3, 1870, granting Blacks the right to vote. The first black U.S. senator, Hiram R. Revels, took his oath of office Feb. 25, 1870. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded by a group of black and white citizens in New York City Feb. 1, 1960. And Malcolm X, the militant leader who promoted Black Nationalism, was shot to death by three Black Muslims Feb. 21, 1965. After learning all these facts, I had a better appreciation and understanding of all of those involved at the CSUSM Black History Month Breakfast. The Black National Anthem sung by Ruby Udeh, the keynote speaker Dr. Edmond Heatley, entertainment from the Black Student Union, who delivered works by Maya Angelo, Lameka Ingram and Anthony Blacksher, as well as a reading by Honey Folk, the ASI president, and Amazing Grace sung by Kimberly Oliver. "Knowledge is the key but only when you share it," said keynote speaker Dr. Edmond Heatly. "To stay free, stay educated." Democratic club builds membership By TOR FREED Pride Staff Writer Politics are not just heating up in the news; it's starting to get a little warmer on campus thanks to the formation of the new Democratic club. Started by Dustin Lacasse, it was only a matter of time before the existing Republican club had a little competition. According to Lacasse, that was the primary reason for founding the club. "I wanted another voice on campus, to counter the Republican rhetoric," Lacasse said. It goes deeper. Dustin said he strongly believes in the values of the Democratic Party and does not believe the Republican Party promotes equality. "This country as a whole has a lot of problems and I think every- one should be treated equally," Lacasse said. He also wanted to spread the message of what the Democratic party is about, what it stands for and how it can make a difference in this country. Lacasse said wants the fledgling club to work with other student clubs on campus to let them know what the Democratic party is about and how it can address their needs. Thefirstpriority of the Democratic club is to build itiynembership. Currently there are seven members but Lacasse does not want that to be confused with lack of interest — many students work when the club meets or have class. He wants to point out that even if students cannot make the club meetings they should still e-mail him and he can keep them informed. After membership, building Lacasse wants to hold a public forum where they can spread the message of the Democratic Party, particularly before elections. "We'd love to have a debate against the Republican club, anytime," he said. Currently the club meets on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in ACD 405, but in the future that will change to Thursdays at 5:30, location is still to be determined. "I just want people to know, if they want something to change they need to get involved and the best way for students to do that is through a student club," Lacasse said. Students interested in information or about joining can e-mail Lacasse at lacas001@csusm.edu. �SPORTS Tuesday, February 24,2004 7 Jock Talk with Josh How much is too much? By JOSH SANDOVAL Pride Staff Writer Photo by Sarah Carlin/ The Pride T he C larke Field H ouse s upplies t he i ntramural b asketball p layers with t he s upplies t hey n eed to play. Club basketball going to regionals By CHELSEA GEORGE Pride Staff Writer The top two teams of last semester's CSUSM intramural basketball league are eagerly awaiting March 4, when they leave for Arizona University to participate in the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) western regional championships. These two teams competed in a multi-week league and placed highest out of nine, three on three teams to earn this trip. "Hopeful by sending these teams to this competition our campus can See how f un intramural sports can be," said Laurence Bolotin, coordinator of student programs and services. Chris Irving, co-director of intramurals, and John Livingston organized the inaugural 3-on-3 intramural basketball league here at CSUSM. Each team played ten games over the course offiveweeks. The winning team consisted of players Michael Parks, Brent Chodola, Brandon Menancio and Ray Segismar. The teams record, including playoffs, was 13-1. Because of the team's winnings, ASI Intramurals Sports has accepted an invitation to have the team play in the five-on-five Intramurals Tournament, March 5 through 7, competing against a large number of other intramural teams from the southwest United States, at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Also playing with this foursome will be Carlos Quichocho, Chris Brase, Chris Irving and Jimmy To. Because of the popularity Club Basketball received, there is a good chance it will return next fall. For more info contact John at (760) 750-6015 or Chris at (760) 750-6016, or you can reach them in the ASI office in the Clarke Field House room 106L Free activities through intramural sports By JOSH SANDOVAL Pride Staff Writer Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is proud to present a wide variety of intramural sports to all students for the spring semester. Ultimate frisbee is being brought to you March 3; the deadline for signups is March 1. A best ball golf tournament will be held March 20; the deadline to enter is March 15. ASI will be hosting Co-ed softball April 9. The last day to sign up is April 6. Everyone is excited about the future for ASI sports including Laurence Bolotin, the coordinator of student programs and services for ASI. "We are setting a solid foundation for all ASI sports to stay here for good at the university," Bolotin said. For more information on upcoming events, contact John at 750-6015 or Chris at 750-6016. Be sure to take advantage of all the free sports being offered. 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They have been perennial winners B.I.G. simply articulate exactly what is and they have always had a constant influx wrong with baseball. of cash. "George Steinbrenner (Yankees In 2001, Alex Rodriguez (nicknamed A- owner) will always win," said student, and Rod) signed an unprecedented 10-year con- baseball fan Justin Keck. "All he does is tract worth $252 million to play shortstop buy championships and I am getting sick for the Texas Rangers baseball team. When of it." A-Rod signed this gaudy contract, it left The Texas Rangers sent A-Rod to New people in the sports world buzzing. Before York and agreed to pay $67 million, which then no athlete had ever received a contract is about one third of the total amount of worth $200 million, let alone $252 million. money left on the contract. This acquisition Before George W. Bush became the by the Yankees means that the Yankees will president of the United States, he was the now have a payroll of nearly $200 million owner of the Texas Rangers. Bush selling for the 2004 MLB season. The payroll of the Rangers for $250 million, helps put the Yankees is expected to be 50 percent the number $252 million, the astronomical higher than the second highest paid team, amount owner Tom Hicks signed A-Rod the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox are then for, into perspective expected to have a 20 percent higher payroll If that example was not shocking enough than the other 28 teams in MLB. for you, last season the Tampa Bay Devil The Yankees and Red Sox are in two Rays entire 25 man roster earned just under of the biggest markets in the country and $20 million combined, just $2 million shy that is why they are able to sign expensive of what A-Rod earned for the same season. players and stay competitive. However, not A-Rod knew he was the best player in all MLB teams are able to go out and sign the game of baseball and he certainly took players to $100 million contracts because advantage of it. A-Rod obtained a ruthless most teams do not play in big market cities. agent by the name of Scott Boras. Boras Big market cities are cities like New York, was previously known for representing Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston and St. Louis, the first player in Major League Baseball where teams have a greater opportunity for (MLB) history to sign a contract worth increased revenue. Small market cities are $100 million. cities like Oakland, Tampa Bay, Kansas If $252 million did not inflate A-Rod's City and Milwaukee. ego high enough, Boras made other Last season the difference between the requests. When A-Rod signed the contract, New York Yankees payroll and the Tampa he demanded that he get his own private Bay Devil Rays payroll was over $130 milsuite at hotels when the team travels, and lion. The Yankeesfinishedwith a record of to take him to other cities he demanded his 101 wins and 61 losses. The Devil Rays own private jet. finished with a record of 63 wins and 99 It was very clear that A-Rod signed in losses, proving there is an obvious correlaTexas only for the money, and really who tion between payroll and winning. could blame him? No one can honestly say MLB has lost many fans over the years they would turn down $252 million if it was due to player strikes, talk of steroid abuse, offered to them just to play baseball. player deaths and now excessive spending. A-Rod, however, was not accustomed All of those unfortunate circumstances have to losing; he made the playoffs the previ- lead to a lack of competitive balance. The ous seasons with the Seattle Mariners, and constant loss of fans and the bad occurby nature, athletes have more competitive rences that were previously mentioned bloodflowingthrough their veins. could eventually lead to the implosion of What A-Rod did not realize is that he MLB. was hampering his team because so much money was being devoted to him. Comments, suggestions or topics you would like to see discussed in "Jock Talk with Josh/' please e-mail Josh Sandoval at pride@csusm.edu. In the title please type, ATTN: SPORTS COLUMN. 1¡^pNti^^g III^SVVIM^jNSlRUGTOHSiîJl^l ¡¡¡¡¡¡J $ i;o.oo-$ 16-öo; p l l p i ^ ^ S ffffrjfflf call (760) �Sexjlwftfie City B y E LIZABETH B ALDWIN P ride S taff W riter At 9:45 p.m. last Sunday night I was crying my eyes out. I would like to say I 'm a hopeless romantic and I was sobbing because Carrie and Big finally got together. However, the truth is, I am so sorry to see my beloved Sex And The City (SATC) end! The four women on Sex And The City; Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha have changed the perception of single women forever. The life of a single woman has always been pretty much the same throughout the past decades. What SATC did was change the popular definition of what being a single female really is. Before SATC came along, the popular perception of a single woman was that of a lonely girl whose sole purpose in life was to find a husband. Now that image has been shattered for good. The show gained most of its momentum in the first season when it revealed to the world that single women do have sex...and they talk about it too! The unattached female is closer to the playboy bachelor than was ever expected in mainstream television. I became a devoted fan of the show as the women started to grow and evolve. The best part about the four characters was they were not stereotyped into a specific category. Each fulfilled the virgin/whore role at specific times in their lives. For the first time on television, women were having conversations similar to the ones I was having with my friends. It also BEER N UTS By: opened up new topics to discuss with your nearest and dearest. Socially acceptable "girl talk" now ranges from orgasms, vibrators, oral sex, to the more serious impotency and infertility. One of my all time favorite episodes was when Charlotte consulted the other girls in a taxicab regarding the very important "up-the-butt" decision. I was so shocked that four sophisticated women in designer clothes were so freely talking about such a taboo subject. Correction, used to be taboo. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha have displayed the real single women against the marvelous backdrop of Manhattan. Real woman meaning they have real careers, real friendships, real problems and real sex. Yes, the wardrobe was very unrealistic, but the eye candy was great. The show has also been a great source of information for men. No longer is just having a penis qualification for being a significant other. Single women now have much higher expectations. We want someone that compliments our life, not someone to take care of us. From now on I will always miss my HBO girls on Sunday evenings; which makes me even more grateful for my real girlfriends that I spend Saturday nights with. Chad — C arrie e nds up with Mr. Big; C harlotte g ets t he b aby s he's always w anted; M iranda i mmerses h erself into h er f amily a nd g ives m ore t han s he t hought s he c ould; a nd S amantha c ums o ne last t ime f or u s! 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With that being said, the last edition of The Pride was good in both content and in the diversity of subject matter. ! feel that hard new stories, such as "ASI request for r égistoti^i boxes denied," were complemented nicety with features stories, like "Skin Art," and a fine combination of arts and entertaîmaèftt ^ icleé, In addition, the opinions articles covered such important topics as regional developiheili and the racial composition of Cal State San Marcos, Another excellent component in the opinions was the letter to the editor, this is something we would like to see much more of in future issues of The Pride. I am, as always, curious to Tuesday, February 24,2004 OPINIONS LITTERS TO THE EDITOR know what the readers think. The Pride has grown this semester to 12 pages and has expanded to include a sports page. Couple these improvements with the wide range of stories we are covering and I believe that The Pride is gaining strength and maturing as a reputable newspaper, But, again, what do you all think? Please, let me know. My e-mail is dolan005@csusm.edu. Corrections f or VCML X l No, 18 The caption for Sarah Garten's photograph on the front page has the word "tattoo" misspelled twice. Also, on the front page preview bar, the reference to Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" should be "make believe" not "make b elief" On page 9, the tide "Two reporters ask the tuff questions: Was it too much?" has the word "tough" misspelled. In that same article, the pie graph has the word "neutral" misspelled. The Pride regrets these mistakes and any inconvenience they might have caused. If you notice an error o r inaccuracy w The Pride, feel free to e-mail it to me at dolan005@csusm.edu. Students of San Marcos, Let me first start off by saying that I am not here to discredit or bad mouth our new President Haynes. But did you know she gets a whopping $203,376 a year and on top of that she also gets a $36,806 housing and car allowance. I am not upset about her salary because she has earned it, but I am upset with her allowance. There is no need for an allowance when our state is in a budget crisis and our school has no money. It seems a bit greedy to me. Everyone who lives in the United States knows that California is in some serious troublefinanciallyand that money is very scarce. The area in which cuts were made the most was in education and some how President Haynes still manages to get an allowance. With her new allowance, she already bought a new Acura (Grey) with all the luxuries. Either way we as students or tax payers are paying for her allowance and new Acura. Anyone want to go for a ride? Also she writes books and I am sure that there is some money coming in from that, so financially she is ok and lives a modest life. Then why the allowance? Her allowance should be spent a bit more wisely. For example it can go towards our new parking structure, better food (restaurants) and scholarships so that we can attract more students to CSUSM. Or better yet, why not to schools who are in desperate need offinancialsupport so that our youth can get a better education? Isn't the future of the world children? I think so and not a new Acura. For information about our new president you can log onto signonsandiego.com and go under education. Then in the search engine type Cal State San Marcos and you will find all the info about her. Tone Capone 9 On March 5, 2004, CSUSM will celebrate the grand opening of the Kellogg Library by having a Luiseno blessing performed by Chris Devers. In light of other events in this country, a Judge ordering to remove the Ten Commandments from the Court House; City and County councils ordered to remove the Ten Commandments from Public lands; now prayer is prohibited in public schools. So one must wonder why a religious official is allowed to perform this event at a Public school. I have nothing against the Luiseno people or their religion; I merely think that if the State of California, through CSUSM, is going to perform a religious act at the official grand opening of a public building, they should provide an opportunity for all religions to have their representatives present to perform blessing as well. Sanctioning an act by only one religious official gives the appearance of officially "respecting an establishment of religion" in direct violation of the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the California Constitution, Article I, Section 4. President Haynes should take the responsibility of inviting religious officials from all religions in the area to join in this blessing, or discontinue the singular recognition of the Luiseno blessing. Stan Johnson BA Communication CSUSM Alumni 2003 B lack h istory m onth n ot c elebrated e nough a t C al S tate S an M arcos By Mark Penetra Pride StaffWriter The month of February is Black History Month. One month is set aside to commend and honor our fallen black leaders and to show our appreciation for the legacy they left behind. I did not see too many articles on Black History Month in the local newspaper. Therefore, I decided to get some feedback on what Black History Month means to students on campus. I also wanted to discuss the benefits they have received from these civil rights leaders. I spoke to Susan Loeber, a junior majoring in sociology, and asked her to state her views on Black History Month. She said it was important to her but she did not think that there was enough awareness. She said that perhaps the instructors should talk more about it in the classroom and give some background and information about some of our black civil rights leaders. This will enable students to be informed and will raise awareness. Danielle Storek a freshman majoring in Communication said she did not hear much buzz on campus about Black History Month. She is aware, however, of black leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who gave his life fighting for equality for all minorities. She said it would be great if The Pride could feature a black leader in the papers weekly to help promote black history awareness or if the school can invite black leaders to come and speak on campus. From the interviews I conducted on campus, it was evident to me that Black History Month isn't taken seriously on campus. I came away with the impression that the civil rights leaders' struggles and hardship they endure have been forgotten like yesterday's garbage. In America, we have a tendency to be non-chalant and take freedom for granted. Not too long ago during the Civil War did we have brothers killing brothers as North and South fought over freedom for the slaves. Then May 17, 1954 in the case of (Brown v Board of Education), a young black fifth grade student from Topeka Kansas named Linda Brown was denied admission into a white elementary school. Thurgood Marshall a black lawyer and head of the NAACP took this case to the Supreme Court saying that Photo courtesy of www.time.com/time racial segregation in public school violated the laws of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Supreme Court agreed and this decision became not only the turning point in desegregation of public school but also a beginning to equality among all races. Today this benefit can be seen through the school system, public and private, as we are becoming more and more diverse. This decision ended the (Plessy v Ferguson)case of 1896 of equal but separate. Other benefits we are enjoying today is the right of minorities to vote, to sit where we like on public transportation and the list goes on and on and on. The point is that Black History Month should never be allowed to have its fire flickering. Its fire should be burning with intensity as we remember our fallen comrades who suffered persecution so that we may have a better foundation in life. �American teens abroad make for big laughs in 'Eurotrip' By KIMBERLY SCHLATER Pride Staff Writer "Eurotrip," a film by the creators of "Road Trip" and "Old School," was met with much anticipation at a recent press screening. The story begins on graduation day. Scotty (Scott Mechlowicz) and his best friend Cooper (Travis Wester) decide to blow off their European trip to intern for the summer. After Scotty's girlfriend breaks up with him the trip is back on so Scotty can meet his German Pen pal Mieke (Jessica Bohrs). The boys take a journey through London and Paris. While in Paris, Scotty and Cooper meet up with their friends, Jenny (Michelle Trachtenberg) and her twin brother Jamie (Travis Wester). Then they're off to Amsterdam and on to their final destination, Rome, where Scotty hopes to meet Mieke for the first time. The film is filled with non stop comedy and laughter as the four get a taste of the European lifestyle. This film will make you want to go home and plan your own "Eurotrip." Photo courtesy of Dreamworks Pictures Photo courtesy of Dreamworks Pictures ( from left to right) J amie (Travis W ester), S cotty ( Scott Mechlowicz) a nd C ooper ( Jacob Pitts) a ttempt to g o with t he flow at a n ude b each. Photo courtesy of Dreamworks Pictures S cotty ( Scott Mechlowicz) w akes up f rom a night of partying to find h imself o n t he w rong b us at t he right t ime. iMH INMHÌ o have UNTIL E SRID 0 BMI s us A PRIL Of2004' �A&E Student crooners karaoke in Lounge Lunchtime singing every other Wednesday is afun way to make new friends By DANIELLE BOLDT Pride Staff Writer Photo by Danielle Boldt/77*i? Pride Dr. K r ocks t he mic while Living Large in t he L ounge. This last Wednesday at noon, the Student Lounge roeked to a different tune as they held their biweekly session of karaoke they call Living Large in the Lounge. The display of singing was certainly a sight to see, and definitely worth the warm welcome of free pizza and soda. It was an unusual picture on campus. It was a hilarious display as a student who calls himself Dr. K was singing RUN D.M.C.'s top hit, "It's Tricky." Dr. K was pure comedy. While most people pummeled through the pizza boxes, casually taking seats on the sofa playing video games, and talking and laughing amongst each other, others contributed to Dr. K's act by jumping and dancing to the music. Dr. K said, "They call me Dr. K I don't know why. It might have something to do with the fact that I work on video games and build home music systems." For whatever reason Dr. K received his alias, it was obvious that he was proud of his identity and loved the microphone. The enthusiasm in the Lounge was con- tagious and other students sang as well. Ashley Mistak, A.S.I, director of educational programming, and James Coleman sang a duet to Aerosmith's "Dream On." Mistak said that she enjoys Living Large in the Lounge for the networking. "A.S.I, is all about networking. That's why I love my position. I am able to promote the opportunity for idea sharing to everyone." Brett Gladys, the social programming director for A.S.I., said, "School sucks if you just come and go." It may not be as "tricky," as Dr. K emphasized in Run D.M.C.'s song, to spare an additional hour on campus to meet new people, enjoy a good laugh, and eat free food. P hoto by D anielle Bo\dt/The Pride James Coleman and Ashley M istak b elt o ut a d uo. Smitty's Downtown has what you need: karaoke S tormin' N orman b rings d own t he h ouse s inging E lvis' " Viva las V egas/' FEB U - M R 1 A MardiGras!!! Fat Tuesday 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Read Through the Bible Marathon (began Monday to continue until Thurs.) Library Courtyard. Info: trownOO 1 @csusm.edu 11:00 a.m. ^ 1:00 p.m. Accounting Society Guest Speakers—FBI, McGladrey and Pullen, ACD 206. Info: boddeOO 1 @csusm.edu wmm s 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Black History Month Discussion: "Blacks in Education," Professors Gary Rolison and Sharon Elise to speak, COMMONS 206. 12:00 p.m. ASI Who's Got the Power Lunch, Library Circle (in front of Starbuck's), free lunch, political candidates to speak, Mike Byron and Karen Underwood. Info: roper004@csusm.edu 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pre-Health Society Meeting, Erik Goldlust to speak, UNIV 443. Info: www.csusm.edu/prehealth 3:00 p.m. Asian Pacific Student Alliance (APSA) General Meeting, ACD 408. Info: www.csusm.edu/apss 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Human Development Lecture Series, Guest Speaker Gordon Meredith M.F.T. and Dr. Judith Matson, Grand Salon at Clarke Field House. Info: hager005@csusm.edu SB 9 p.m. Free Movie Night w/ CSUSM ID card, Edwards Cinema, San Marcos. Movie and exact movie time to be announced. Photo by Sarah Carlin/77ze Pride Photo by Sarah Carlin/77ze Pride CSUSM CALENDAR •mm By SARAH CARLIN Pride Staff Writer Walking up to Smitty's Downtown last Thursday, a friend and I were greeted by women with big hair smoking cigarettes and men, slightly drunk and a little loud. Past the payphones in the entryway, past the bar flies and the blue pool tables, we took a seat at one of the candle-lit tables. "Go get the book," I said. We were here for our fix, our karaoke fix. Smitty's Downtown, located in old downtown Vista on the corner of Santa Fe and Broadway, is a place "where good friends meet," as their sign boasts. The karaoke junkie can satisfy his or her needs, seven nights a week from 9 p.m. until closing. Smitty's has the best selection of songs; they've got everything from AC/DC to ZZ top, Skid Row to the Spice Girls. Anita, the heavy-metal goddess who DJs karaoke Sunday and Monday nights, has her own personal stash, provided for only those who are worthy of the rock. Sometimes if you are lucky enough Anita will sing DIO's "Holy Diver," and she sings it just like Ronnie James. "Ooh, ooh...To hold me, to scold me, cause when I 'm bad, I 'm sooo bad," sang Tuesday, February 24,2004 11 Linda, who comes to Smitty's with coworkers at least a few times a week, from "Last Dance," helping us all remember that disco just won't go away. Sally sang Three Dog Night's "Mama Told me Not to Come." It made me think Aretha Franklin had died and was reincarnated in Sally. "Stormin Norman, come up and sing your first song of the evening," the DJ said. "We've got Sarah on deck." Stormin' Norman sauntered through the crowd, wearing a ten gallon hat, Wrangler jeans and a rodeo belt buckle. Elvis returned to his country roots that night with Stormin' Norman's version of "Viva Las Vegas." "Sarah, come up and sing your first song," the DJ said. As I walked toward the stage my body felt a sudden rush of adrenaline. I picked up the microphone and I played the airkeyboard as the white letters spelling out the words to The Animals' "House of the Rising Sun" came up on the monitor. This may be a hard habit to break, and until I find the willpower, I may need to continue getting my fix by entertaining my adoring fans. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Black History Month Soul Food Luncheon, admission $10 students, $15 faculty/staff, Clarke Field House. Tickets and Info: (760) 750-4958 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CoBA Visiting Lecuturer Edwin Locke, discussing "A Tale of Two Philosophes: Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway vs. Ken Lay's Enron," COMMONS 206. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Student Poetry Performance, ARTS 111. Info: pjerge@hotmail.com % 11:30 a.m. Women's History Month, Raige Pierson Performance, COMMONS 206. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Marco Luly - Commedia Dell Arte Workshops, develop acting skills and cover techniques used in Italian Comedy, ARTS 101 Register in the Field House for ASI Adventure Center Activities Ultimate Frisbee, sign up by March 1 Submit your event schedule to The Pride at pride@csusm.edu, in the title type "Calendar of Events." All event submissions must be received by Friday before 2:00pm the week prior to publication. Publication is every Tuesday. �1 Tuesday, February 24,2004 2 THE PRIDE A&E Hot Swing Trio brings an amazing blend of talent to CSUSM —WIIIIIIIIIIUI Mark O'Connor mixes classical violin with the raw abandon of fiddling By LAURA WHTTAKER Pride StafiTWriter The house lights go down, the stage lights come up, and onto stage shuffle three average looking men. Or so it would appear. In actuality, these three make up an amazing blend of musical talent known as Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing Trio. The trio graced CSUSM's Performance Hall Feb. 16 with a 40 minute entourage of acoustical medleys. You could feel the energy emanating from the artists in the intimate theater where three rows of chairs were set up less than 10 feet from the performers for the sold out show. Vista resident Mark O'Connor has been composing since the age of thirteen, and is internation- ally acclaimed for his ability to mix classical violin with the raw abandon of fiddling. His body pulsed to the beat of his quick and clever strokes of the fiddle. With amazing slack in the flexibility of his right arm, O'Connor's bow sailed across the metal strings of his instrument with seemingly effortless accuracy. Standing in the middle was double bassist Jon Burr, who held his massive standing bass against his shoulder. Holding down the correct chords with his left hand, his right hand seemed to bumble clumsily to pluck the thick strings. The swift and responsive tempo he maintained, however, Photo by courtesy of Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing Trio Mark O'connor, J on Burr and Frank Vignola bring local music of international acclaim to Cal State S an Marcos. was anything but clumsy. At the right of the trio sat guitarist Frank Vignola, whose nimble fingers stroked and plucked the strings to the delight of the audience's ears. With consummate accuracy he strummed out the tunes with his buddies, closing his eyes often as if the music were part of his soul. Taking cues from one another, the trio recreated classics like "Fascinating Rhythm" and brought poignant originals like Local band P.O.D rock a sold-out show at Cox Arena "Anniversary" to life. CSUSM was just a short stop for the Hot Swing Trio who will continue with performances across the country in the next few months. Remedy Motel to play in San Marcos Photo courtesy of P.O.D. By TOM PFINGSTEN Pride StaffWriter Payable On Death aka P.O.D. returned to San Diego on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for a sold-out show with Linkin Park, Hoobastank and Story of the Year. Playing at SDSU's Cox Arena, P.O.D. performed some of their most popular songs, as well as a few off their new self-titled album. As the only band out of the four from San Diego, P.O.D.'s performance was widely anticipated. Floor access tickets sold out on the first day they were available for purchase, and tickets on ebay.com were selling for upwards of $100 in the days leading up to the concert. Since P.O.D.'s inception as a punk-rock garage band in Chula Vista, lead singer Sonny Sandoval has helped propel the group into the international limelight. Before kicking off the current "Meteora" tour with Linkin Park, P.O.D. performed for several months in Europe to promote their new CD. Headlining last Tuesday's show, Linkin Park proved musically to be the best of the four bands at the show. With the majority of their performance coming from their hugely popular album, "Hybrid Theory," they were able to get the somewhat disengaged crowd on their feet for the entire hour and a half that they played. Linkin Park was also the only band to attempt a series of slower songs with a young, energetic crowd when co-lead singer Mike Shinoda brought out a piano towards the end of the concert to give Chester Bennington the opportunity to show off Photo courtesy of Linkin Park his impressive voice. Hoobastank and Story of the Year, while receiving polite applause and moderate audience interaction, played well enough to deserve the honor of opening for Linkin Park. The highlight of the concert came in the encore, when Linkin Park brought out the lead singers from the first three bands to perform "One Step Closer"—arguably their most popular song. While Linkin Park dominated the show with theirflashyperformance, Sandoval showed that he's still in touch with his home crowd while proving P.O.D. to be thè most downto-earth of the bands that played. Before finishing off their set with their well-known "Southtown," Sandoval brought over a dozen local children onto the stage to help sing "Youth of the Nation." He then directed the 5,000-plus sellout crowd in singing "Happy Birthday" to his nephew. The "Meteora" tour will move to the Midwest and the East Coast before returning for a last show at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles. While Linkin Park will most likely wait to begin their next series of concerts, P.O.D. has already announced plans to kick o ffa headline tour with Blindside in Denver on May 1 of this year. Photo courtesy of/Porch Rock Entertainment By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride StafiTWriter Indie r ockers bring " porch r ock" to S an M arcos' new bar and grill, T he Blvd. Remedy Motel has been touring from San Diego to Virginia making fans of surfers, snowboarders, college kids and hippies with their self proclaimed "porch rock sound." Their sound is made up of Michael Stipe sounding vocals, Grateful Dead reminiscent guitar and a Counting Crows-esque college radio friendly sound. Originally from Utah they have been warmly welcomed and adopted by the SoCal surfer scene since they settled in Oceanside four years ago. The band is made up of Mica Johnson doing vocals, Mike DiGregorio on bass, Nate Semerad and Shawn Ryan on guitar and Tim Haren on drums. They will be playing for their fans at San Marcos' new hot-spot The Blvd this Friday night. Tickets are five bucks. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Kicks out Emma for first time this year. page 6 Weather Forecast Chance ofshowos 6 1° High 4 7° Low Waves: 2-4 ft Water temp: 5 7° Pride FIRST COPY FREE 25 cents each additional TAXINCLUDED iiiiiiiiii^^ CÂUPORMI STÂÏE UNIVERSITY SAN VOL.XI N0.20 TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2004 www.csusm.edu/pride 'Passion' captivates U.S., evokes debate By NICOLE SULLIVAN Pride StaffWriter "The Passion of the Christ," a Mel Gibson film, came out in theatres this last week on Feb. 26. Gibson's movie has a lot of people talking and some controversy surrounding it. CSUSM Junior Erick Pettersen, a member of Priority Christian club said, "I appreciated that while Gibson was modest in his portrayal of the brutality Christ experienced, he also effectively used dramatization to accentuate both the reality and spirituality of Christ's life." The controversy, he said, "is the same old debate that has been going on for the past 2,000 years. The problem is that people are so used to ignoring the truth that when they are slapped upside the head with it they tend to point fingers. The question isn't 'Who Dunnit?' The question is 'Oh my God, what have I done?'" CSUSM Junior Sarah Koefod said, "It was different than what I expected but it was good. For the most part Gibson did have some outside sources but everything was pretty Biblical and accurate. It was like watching the Gospels in order. They've made the Bible into a movie and they've done that to many other books as Lecturers in jeopardy at CSUSM By ASHLEY RENZY Pride StaffWriter B ack p age: S ee E lizabeth B aldwirTs r eview of ^The P assion of t he C hrist/ well." "The History channel shows everything as a documentary from History and that's OK," said Koefod, "but in a movie where it is more theatrical, people get mad. He [Gibson] is bringing what B u d g e t W a t c h 2004 Governor Schwarzenegger: Cuts needed "to address unforseenfiscalneeds" By KYLE OTTO Pride StaffWriter In addition to Gov. Schwarzenegger's recently proposed increase in higher education student fees, UC and CSU students are expected to experience further increases in future years by as much as 10 percent annually. In Gov. Schwarzenegger's Jan. 9, 2004-05 Budget Summary, he stated that, "to ensure sufficient flexibility to address unforeseen fiscal needs, the administration proposes that the state policy provide sufficient flexibility to increase fees annually by as much as 10 percent." In lieu of a reduction of $311 million from a CSU general f und allocation of $2.4 billion, the governor assured California residents that, "to ensure public university students are protected in the future from dramatic fee increases as a consequence of declines in general f und resources, the Administration proposes to establish a longterm fee policy to ensure future fee increases are both moderate and predictable." See EDUCATION, page 2 Other News. Features... Sports. Opinions. A & E. MARCOS pages 2&3 page 5 page 6 pages 7&8 happened 2000 years ago to real life and making it authentic, relevant and more understandable." Koefod said, " I would recommend the movie to anyone. I cried and so did my youth group." Ideally it would take four years to graduate from a university; however, some students may have to wait six or seven years to get their degree if things go as planned for the governor's 2004/2005-budget proposal. The California Faculty Associations (CFA) of all the CSU schools are currently working together to put a stop to the budget cuts that could potentially cut more lecturers. Lecturers are those who teach on campus that are not of the tenure-line faculty. Lecturers support the tenure-line faculty by providing nearly half the teaching on CSU campuses, therefore releasing tenure-line faculty to pursue research and other scholarly obligations. Of these lecturers, which make up almost 50 percent of the teaching of CSU classes, 90 percent are on a part time basis, which means that neither service nor longevity can shield them from losing See LECTURERS, page 2 Skateboard makers sending manufacturing to China By ROGER NARANJO Pride StaffWriter Made in the USA or made in China? The skateboarding industry has arrived at a very serious crossroad, and might be forced to either clash or follow a new era in overseas skateboard manufacturing in order to keep up in such a competitive market. The announcement came when Chop Chop Wood Shop, of Dwindle Distribution, under the direction of Rodney Mullen, revealed their plans to send manufacturing overseas to China in mid 2002. Chop Chop Wood Shop is supposed to be a state of the art manufacturing plant that outperforms the average deck manufacturer in the United States, with respect to quality and consistency, as well as price. "Why would you grow grapes in France and ship them to China to produce your wines cheaper," Adam Smith said. Smith, an See SKATEBOARDS, page 4 Photo by Chad Spinks/77ze Pride Devin Mercado, 25 years old, grinds the rail at Carlsbad skatepark. �EDUCATION from page 1 Editorial Staff Staff Writers INatalie Harham Elizabeth Baldwin ChadSpinks Jonathan Kodley Danielle Boldt = ;; Design & Kt^MBiilfeec Photo Editor Lydia ^ ààciêmt Doug Lasater News Editor Brett Davis Tom Pfingsten Chelsea George Features Editor Nieöle Sullivan Sarah Carlin Jennifer Jones A&E Editor EricMercado ' Ombudsman Roger Naranjo Mike Dolan Kyle Otto Iteri«!WerÄ Danika Quinones Laura Whitaker Online Editor Kimberly Oliver Karen Graham Distribution Adrian Cundiff Jason Robbins Adviser Eileen Roque Jenifer Woodiing Loriann Samano Joshua Sandoval Allison Salisbury Kim Schlatter Eelynda Smith John Stuart Mark Ferrera Michelle Vdtan<2 All opinions and letters to the editor, published m The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do iiot necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials p r e s e n t the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. L etters t o t he e ditors should i ndude an a ddress, telephone n umber, M nail a nd identification. L etters may b e edited for g rammar and length. L etters should b e u nder 300 words a nd siiibmitted via electronic mail t o prlde@csusm.edu, r ather t han t he Individual editors* It is the policy of The Pride not to print anotiymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not fee constmed as the endorsement or iiivestigatioii of commercial enterprises or ventures, The Pride reserves the right to reject any -advertising, • •' * * ^ be weekly onTtae^ year/ D ^ t ^ ^ all of locltl eateries aad other :'Sim;iM[^rcos commuestablishments. SI "Specifically the administration proposes to link future increases in undergraduate student fees to the increase in per-capita personal income, which reflects the ability of families to pay additional fees," he said. Concerning disadvantaged students, he further said that, "The administration's long-term student fee policy will have minimal effect on low-income students. Qualifying lowincome students will continue to be eligible to receive federal Pell Grants and Cal Grants, and California's higher education segments will continue to provide financial aid to needy students." Despite efforts to identify a thematic rationale concerning Schwarzenegger's budget reduction proposals, the governor's office failed to respond to recent repeated inquiries for such purpose. Such dismissal of students' pursuits of knowledge from their legislators bears significant implications with respect to the governor's regard for state education and its students. The future welfare of the democratic state as a whole may be questionable when elected officials fail to heed responsibilities, such as accountability of information, to the citizens they govern. Nonetheless, the governor's Budget Summary revealed administrative priorities and rationalizations concerning its policies. their community college fees waived," he said. Regarding his new policy governing excess units, he proposed to eliminate subsidies for UC and CSU students taking an excess of 110 percent of the total units required to earn their degree. "This change will help "Given c urrent fiscal c onstraints, u niversity ensure students graduate in a timely manner, and minimize a ccess c annot b e the cost to the state," he said. g uaranteed f or a s Such dramatic shifts in fee m any s tudents a s i n policies may come as a general t he past." r -Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger esult of the relatively large percentage of the state general The governor proposes to fund that constitutes education, reduce enrollment of new meaning that it may absorb cuts UC and CSU freshmen by 10 more readily than less resilient percent, redirecting students to areas of funding. community colleges, to transfer For fiscal year 2004-05, to a UC or CSU upon completion higher education expenditures of requisite lower-division comprise $8.7 billion, or 11.4 units. "Students entering these percent of a $76 billion general new agreements would have fund. the increased use of teaching assistance. To students this means a reduction in the number and type of classes available, the possible elimination of entire programs, prolonged graduation and less one-on-one time with professors (including office hours). In addition, if Governor Schwarzenegger's cuts take effect, students would experience a reduction in student services such as counseling, reductions in libraries, and an increase in fees with a reduction of access tofinancialaid, and reduction or possible elimination of student success programs, such as EOP. One program at CSUSM being strongly affected by the budget cuts is the Women's Studies program. Only two tenure-track faculty, with the assistance of five lecturers, operate the entire Women's Studies degree. With one tenure-track faculty out on maternity leave, Linda Pershing associate professor, is left to do a lot of the administrative work, as well as serve as an advisor to both the Women's Studies Student Association (WSSA) and a new Women's Studies Honor Society (Iota, Iota, Iota). "It is ironic that the program is offering so many events for the campus, yet we receive so little institutional support," said Pershing. This upcoming fall semester, if the budget goes through after the March election, the Women Studies major will be cut from fifteen courses to five. "Budget cuts hit our department especially hard," Pershing said. "Small and interdisciplinary programs suffer especially because we don't have a number of faculty to fall back on, and we have to rely on other departments to offer classes relating to our major." According to CFA analyst Andy Lyon's research brief, if the Governor's budget goes Schwarzenegger explained that, "access remains a high priority for the administration. However, given current fiscal constraints, university access cannot be guaranteed for as many students as in the past." LECTURERS from page 1 their jobs. Mayra Besosa, the CFA union lecturer representative at CSUSM, summed up a LaborManagement Council meeting that took place on Feb. 3, where it was said that the University Budget Committee must work with the University Planning Committee to ensure that vertical cuts occur outside the instructional budget. Besosa explained that this would allow, "instruction and program development to receive top priority." In contrary to what was stated at the meeting, the departments are planning to apply their cuts by reducing considerably or eliminating their lecturer faculty. To the professors that this will affect, this means a loss of a job. 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Club members, students, staff and faculty signed up for reading slots and read from 7: 00 in the morning through 9:00 in the evening Monday through Thursday last week in front of Kellogg Library. Ruth Bran, a volunteer collegiate minister said the event was in memory of Kay Meredith, who past away last April. Meredith worked in the College of Education as a credential specialist. She headed to China with her husband for the third time but Photo by Nicole Sullivan/77ze Pride Ruby Udeh (left) and Ashle Baker, both juniors, read out of Acts on Thursday. became ill with a rare disease and passed away six weeks later, "She was an inspiration and a light, she touched lives wherever she went," said Bran. On the right hand corner of the table sat a place card in Meredith's memory. This was the club's third annual marathon. Bran said, "The purpose is to create dialogue about the Bible and for people to ask why we believe what we do. This marathon was perfect timing for the movie "The Passion.' People have come up and asked us what we think about the movie and even about Ash Wednesday and we have been able to talk to them about that." "The Bible is a best seller and the most influential historical book out there," said club officer Kimberly Lazenby. "And we want to extend that invitation to read the Bible to everyone." Throughout the event, the Bible was read in Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Hebrew and Chinese. "Local bookstores and churches donated Bibles so the club could hand them out. We easily gave away fifty Bibles. People would just come up and ask for them," Bran said. This was the first marathon involving Priority Club President David Rollingson, who said, "We have seen nothing but positive, there has been no ridicule, just thankyou's and asking why we are doing it." Many people signed up from the College of Education. Track and Field coach Steve Scott, faculty advisor Dr. Karno Ng- Alston from Hong Kong, Virgian Hughes from the Rudy Sahagun (left) and Yoko Suzuki, of the CSUSM Priority Christian club, read their Bibles during the marathon. Sahagun read in Spanish and Suzuki in Japanese. Photo by Nicole Sallivftn/The Pride Admissions office and many others came and read in support of the event. The North County Times wrote an article about the event and the rainbow that showed up on campus after the rainstorm Monday morning. The rainbow came at the same time a student was reading the passage about Noah's Ark. Some readers said they just kept reading and the time went by so fast they did not even realize it. Rollingson said, "I read for three hours, but my focus was on the Gospels and the Bible and I pray that the voice of God is spread throughout this campus because of this event." Thursday night at 8:30 p.m., the event ended and a celebration began. Kathy Atuna, from Disabled Student Services came and danced a Messianic type worship dance while Kasandra Miller, the club's administrative president, worshiped with flags, and students sang praise and worship music. The club normally meets on Thursday nights in room 240 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and they extend the invitation to anyone who wants to check out the club. c » fs|v Silfi 1 11 ¡ B i l i l l l H Mmmmmrnrri'-' ¡mm • wL.I^V >.. Photo by Nicole Sullivan/r/ie Pride You buy the Pitcher > We buy the Pizza iigii^^ B6MM You buy one pitcher, and well buy you a medium cheese pizza! Under the age of 21, Buy any size pizza & we'll give I you a medium cheese pizza ABSOLUTELY FREE! (760) 741-PIZZA (7499) Through i : : U,S, universalis,can chomt from 3! programs jrvil. Entries, J : W|h 20 ytars of experience, you can b sure that you have s m o e e o en W t have truly authentic Y ork style pizza. 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Abyss Creations have been producing and selling RealDoll, lifelike sex dolls, since 1996. A year later, they received national attention on the Howard Stern show. Stern applauds the dolls as, "Best sex I ever had! I swear to God!" Television audience members may often spot one of the dolls in the backdrop of his show. From head to toe, customers are allowed to customize their doll, starting with the head type, body type, hair color, hairstyle, eye color and even getting as technical as make-up, fingernail color or having the doll's tongue pierced. Customers can build their ideal physical significant other. These dolls have a price tag far exceeding Barbie's, and at about six grand a pop, the pink corvette and inviting Skipper over for dinner, might be out of the question. Currently, there are nine bodies and fourteen faces for the female version of the doll. One male doll does exist, but he costs one thousand dollars more than the female model. Multiple varieties of the male doll are in expansion for later this year. "These are the Bentleys of the sex toy industry," Shelly Couture, media relations' manager of Abyss Creations said. "Each doll is fully articulated and solid, undoubtedly a piece of art." What makes RealDoll different from your average blow-up doll at F-Street is the quality. RealDolls are made of silicone rubber, for a texture that looks and feels similar to human skin. The actual silicon rubber is tasteless, odorless, and a special compilation made by Abyss Creations. In an effort to make the feminine version more realistic and authentic, RealDoll breasts are made of a special formulation of silicone that has a gelatinous consistency. Abyss Creations claim the special silicone gel gives the woman's breast a life-like look, feel, and bounce. Using cured silicone rubber, which is dry, the breast will never leak. Even the flexibility of the dolls has enough mobility to put a yoga instructor to shame. The joints are made of steel and rotate up to one hundred eighty degrees, so even at the most intangible position, the RealDoll remains firm yet flexible. Approximately one RealDoll is sold a day worldwide, and there isn't any particular type of customer. Customers range Photo by Eric Mercado/77z£? Pride RealDoll face glancing seductively before her head is placed on a body. All features of RealDolls are chosen from by the purchaser designing it. from people who appreciate art, to scientists and teachers. Some couples may choose the RealDoll as an alternative to indulge and enhance their sex lives. Abyss Creations is an independent retailer, with no affiliations, and customers must order directly from the company. Although one cannot buy these dolls at a local novelty shop, the dolls may be purchased online. The website, www.realdoll.com, provides detailed information of the RealDoll and offers information on other such novelties, such as Abyss' second biggest seller, the "Booby Ball," a.k.a. the stress ball. SKATEBOARDS from page 1 Photo by Rojer Naranjo/77*e Pride Ryan Muldowney, holds two decks at BBS Manufacturing, where he is an employee. Currently, in the skateboard industry many jobs are being shipped overseas to make prices lower for consumers, and unfortunately, lower quality. SEXY, SULTRY SUNTAN Premium Beds, Premium 30 Nordatll R a , Suite J od Sanram new Wit-Mart) Marees, C A Uerus t Mew to San Marcos firmili « ««•••«» Opening! 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What is more deceptive is that these overseas decks will not have the "Made in China" imprint stamped on them. The two federal agencies regulating country of origin markings are the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and United States Customs (Customs). The FTC regulates all goods claiming U.S. origin, and Customs regulates all other country of origin markings. Without going into too much import export jargon, there are tests which need to be satisfied before you can proudly place the Made in the U.S.A. logo on any product The test states that goods "undergo a substantial transformation if, as a result of manufacturing and processing steps in this country (US), the imported goods lose their identity and are transformed into new goods having a new name, character; or use" so that no countryof-origin marking is required. In other words, if you receive rubber form Brazil and transform it into an American tire, the change done in the United States is substantial enough to no longer consider it foreign. This loophole allows Chinese decks to blend in with American made decks since American made decks did not need to label where they were manufactured, it was already known. This is not the case any longer. Skateboarding is an American pastime, a culture that other countries have "You basically eliminate jobs, and the ones who benefit are the Chinese and the manufacturers." adopted. All over the world in places like Brazil, London, France, Spain and even China, the demand for American manufactured decks is unequivocal. The business model still applies to this industry, and while the demand for certain brands drives sales, lowering the price of these brands will definitely increase sales volume until every skater in the park skates the same board. Shoppers are sure to find the complete deck with grip tape, trucks and wheels for a deal at $24.99. These changes in the industry could translate into skate shops becoming obsolete and ultimately being replaced with the Wal-Mart skateboard department. �Jock Talk with Josh Interview with golfer Stephanie Segura College sport scandals JOSH SANDOVAL Pride Staff Writer By JOHN STUART Pride StaffWriter How long have you been playing golf, for fun, as well as competitively? I have been playing golf since I was about 10 years old (12 years now). I played in several junior golf events, but I mainly became serious about golf during high school. When I was in high school golf was not popular with girls at all. There wasn't even a girl's team at my high school. I played on a boy's team. That was an experience of its own. I always dreamed of playing on the collegiate level but I never thought I was good enough. But fortunately the title IX law with equality for female sports was issued the year I graduated, so that was the year that CSUSM decided to start a women's team. The head coach, here at CSUSM contacted me and wanted to meet me and have me come see the school. I was offered a great athletic golf scholarship and my collegiate career started. P hoto b y S arah Carlin/TZze Pride and where does CSUSM typically play or practice? As a team we practice all the time. We practice everyday. A lot of people do not understand that being on a golf team and playing collegiate sports is like working full time as well. Here at CSUSM we have one of the best practicing schedules anyone has ever heard of. Our golf coaches work hard to get us out on the golf course everyday to prepare us for our tournaments. We play four days a week. On Monday and Wednesdays we play 18 holes at 6:30 in the morning. Then we go to school in the afternoons. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we play from 1 p.m. till dark, and are expected to go to classes that morning. Every Friday we are in the gym at 7 a.m. for yoga, and then at the golf course again to practice our short game for two hours (putting and chipping). We are very What do you enjoy about the game of golf? busy people. Some of us even work on the Golf is the hardest game out there. It weekends. It's not always play for us, we not only challenges your skill, but your all work very hard. mind. They say golf is 95 percent mental and 5 percent physical, and I highly How good is the majority of believe in that. Golf is the most challeng- the competition in the confering thing I do in my life. One day your ence CSUSM participates? game can be incredible and the next day Since we are in NAIA (National Associacan seem like you have never played the tion of Intercollegiate Athletics, a confergame in your life. That's why I love it. It ence of its own for smaller schools) we is never the same and it is always chal- often play in tournaments that consists lenging. of schools that are far better ranked than we are. We often play in tournaWhen is the golf season ments that NCAA division II schools and how long does it last? play and many division I schools. Golf season is from the fall semester Our ranking in NAIA advances every through the spring. Spring is usually a time we play these more difficult schools. lot more busy than fall. We have approxi- It also helps us to prepare for our national mately four tournaments plus one week for championships each year because it builds nationals in Florida. In the fall we only had our confidence. two tournaments. How many people are on How often do you practice your game, the golf team at CSUSM? The women's team consists of seven girls, where five girls travel for the tournaments. The men's team consists of approximately thirteen players. What do you enjoy about playing golf for CSUSM? CSUSM is a growing school, and I like the fact that the golf team is one way for people to get to know about the small university. We also get to play some of the best courses in southern California. Playing for CSUSM also means that we are chosen to represent the university at the intercollegiate athletic level. I am graduating this semester and I have been on the team for 5 years with one year of red shirting. I will be the first girl to ever enter as a freshman and graduate after playing every year on the team. I have had such a great experience with the girls on the team and all my golfing endeavors. I will never forget my amazing experience being on the women's golf team here at CSUSM. Photo courtesy ofCSUSM Women's GolfTeam Sex. Drugs. Alcohol. Scandal. These words have been all too common in topic of conversation anytime college football is brought up. Words that should not be associated with college football are now, sadly, a disgraceful part of the game. Famous head coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi, is known for saying, "Winning isn't everything, it is the only thing." College football programs are taking Coach Lombardi's words to an unprecedented level. College football is a huge source of revenue for universities. Millions of dollars can be earned by universities if the school can build a competitive football program. Therefore, football programs feel the need to do whatever possible to acquire the greatest talents around the world, even if they break the rules to do so. When high school football players are being recruited by universities, the young athletes go on recruitment trips to the university. Recruitment trips are designed for prospective student athletes to get a feel for the campus and the football program. The high school athletes are paired up with current members of the football team who serve as hosts. The host is given $30 to provide entertainment for the young athlete. Typically, the two will catch a movie or just play video games throughout the night. However, movies and video games are becoming less effective recruiting tools for the most sought after athletes. In a recent issue of Sports Illustrated, current San Diego State University (SDSU) running back Lynell Hamilton told the story of his recruitment trip to the University of Oregon. Hamilton said that he was offered alcohol, marijuana, and sex at parties that he was taken to during his visit. Hamilton did not want to participate in such activities so he decided to attend SDSU. That incident shined a spotlight on the University of Oregon (OU) and their recruiting practices. The spotlight on OU can not compare to the spotlight currently on the University of Colorado (CU). Recent accusations have surfaced that many women have been raped by CU football players. Three women in specific have filed a lawsuit against CU, stating that football players and recruits raped them at a party they attended. This infor- mation was made public several months ago. No action was taken against head coach Gary Barnett or his program until two weeks ago when another story surfaced. In 1999, Katie Hnida became the first female football player in CU history when she was given the position of placekicker. Hnida stated that she was harassed on many occasions by her teammates. She stated that several players exposed themselves to her. Hnida described a time where a player even rubbed his penis against her. She also said that she was groped and endured vulgar language throughout the season. Hnida said that one night while at a teammate's house while watching television a teammate got on top of her and raped her. Hnida has been criticized for not going public with this news sooner. Hnida has reiterated that she was afraid of what might have happened to her since she was not well liked by the team. She believed that head coach Gary Barnett would have dismissed her from the team since she says he did not care for her. In recent weeks, Gary Barnett has made his opinion well known on the topic of women in men's sports. Two weeks ago at a press conference, Barnett stated, "It was obvious Katie was not very good. She was awful. Katie was not only a girl, she was terrible. OK? There's no other way to say it." Barnett was placed on paid leave for the offensive comments and he will likely lose his job. Football traditionalists question what a woman is doing playing in the sport of men. I know of a time, way back in 1947, when baseball traditionalists questioned what a black man, by the name of Jackie Robinson, was doing playing in the sport of white men. It is without a doubt that Hnida and Robinson were both trailblazers who felt like they were alone in the world. Time will only tell if Hnida has a similar effect that Robinson had. Hnida is now the plackicker on the University of New Mexico football team. Last season she became the first woman to score a point in the history of college football. Hnida says she does not want to press charges against CU or against the former teammate that raped her. She just hopes to prevent this from happening to others. Comments, suggestions or topics you would like to see discussed in "Jock Talk with Josh," please e-mail Josh Sandoval at pride@csusm.edu. In the title please type, ATTN: SPORTS COLUMN. E GG D ONORS N E E D E D Age 19 - 29 Excellent Compensation Call Melisssa @ Building Families (800) 977-7633 eggdonation@bldgfams.com �Be an American, g o vote By JON RODLEY Pride Staff Writer Today is Election Day, March 2, and hopefully you have already voted. If not, please go to the polls right now and do so. If you did not register to vote, then your voice will go unheard. Not voting is dangerous in a country where we depend on every person, regardless of who they are or where they come from, to say what they want by voting. Please vote. Up for grabs today is political party representation and several propositions — propositions 55 through 58, prop A, prop C, and the presidential nominees for each party. Ifyou have any last dôubts, or want to refresh your memory before you vote, please go to the California primary website at http: / /voterguide. s s.ca.gov. There you will find all the information you need to make an educated vote. Please vote. In the past presidential election, only half the voting age actually voted. The deadline to register in California is two weeks before Nov. 4. If you don't know who to vote for, MTV.com has all kinds of great information about the candidates, the election process, and other information about changing your world. Check out "Choose or Lose," and also "Rock the Vote." Oh and by the way, one vote does make a difference. California, Oregon, Idaho, Texas, and Washington all became states by one vote. Get registered and vote. That's sad. That's scary. It basically says that some people, half the nation, don't have what it takes to be an American. You do. If you went and voted today, or will go later, thank you. Your country thanks you. If you didn't register, please do so today. Don't wait, go register as soon as you're done with school. No you won't be able to vote in this election, but come November, you will. Nov. 4, 2004 is the most important of elections, the presidential election. It's worth the 100 mile daily drive By KIMBERLY SCHLATTER Pride Staff Writer Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, my alarm blasts a disturbing noise. It is 6 a.m. in the morning and I am beginning to think about my day that lies ahead. Ifiguremy day might seem a little brighter if I go back to sleep for a while. After forty minutes of extra rest, I push my snooze button one last time. I get up and realize that I have to be on the road in twenty minutes to make it to my 8:30 am class on time. After my twenty-minute rush of getting ready for school; I am finally get into myfreezingcar. I can barely see out my frosty windows, however that is o.k.. I know my twenty to thirty minute wait on the Balboa/Garnet, on-ramp in Pacific Beach and my almost fiftymile drive to Cal State San Marcos will give my car plenty of time to warm up. As I wait in the morning commute traffic, I wonder what freeway would be quicker and less congestive with traffic. To be certain of my decision I tune into Jagger and Kristi on 94.1 to check the traffic report. Not to my surprise is 1-15 backed up with traffic. So this morning I will be taking 1-5 north to the 78 east. The 1-5 freeway is a longer route to school but from previous commutes to San Marcos, I know that my journey to school is usually a quicker and smoother route. As I reach Carlsbad, I notice that the 78 east is just ahead. I cross my 1 1 1 H P ! Listai : BlilBSIlSili li p BL,^, m Él 1 i tjj.uji.Àumm.*- Hl 1 jH r /'*' H I 1 ' 1 Jpillli Photo Illustration by Jon Rodley/77ie Pride fingers, hoping that there will be no traffic in Vista. As I reach Vista, I see no signs of traffic. Oh no, coming up toward Melrose Avenue, cars appear to be slowing down. Knowing my luck this traffic will go on until Rancho Santa Fe Road, possibly making me late for my 8:30 a.m. class. I check the time on my watch; it is already 8:15 a.m. I hope I make it butfromthe looks of the traffic, I do not think I will be making it to class on time. The 78 is just so unpredictable. Suddenly, the traffic begins to pick up. Now I am almost to Twin Oaks Valley Road. I have nine minutes until myfirstclass starts. To my very own surprise, I think I am going to make it just in the nick of time. As I drive into the Cal State San Marcos, parking lot. I think to myself, how worth the long, costly, time consuming and chaotic the drive up to Cal State San Marcos is. After all, I am not the only person that travels almost one hundred miles round trip to get to school. I know a handful of students at Cal State San Marcos that drive the same, if not more of a distance that I drive twice a week. Many students at Cal State San Marcos drive the far distance four to five times a week. It just proves that sometimes people, including myself, have to go that extra mile to attend a university that offers the students, up to date resources and a great faculty that Cal State San Marcos gives us. l it e s Prick Ombudsman A good balance of both hard news and feature articles characteristic of any newspaper. The Pride is no exceptioa in that w e want to provide itfotmation and n<sws to the campus community, to addition, we want to keep the readers eiitertained with interesting feature stories, coverage of spotting events and review^ of misic, movies and nightspots in the proxtoiity of the campus. I feel j bat our last edition presented a strong balance of aft t fa^a^^ However, I have received some feedback in which the reader expresses that we are not providing enough substance that speaks to the students. Here is a good point in which I would like address; if anyone reading The Pride believes that something is missing in these pages or that there is something we need to be covering to more depth, please let us know, My email address is always at the bottom of my column. The Pride's email address is pride@csusm.edu. Those two outlets provide a direct avenue to The Pride, I am always curious to know what the readers think and open to suggestions on how we can make The Pride better. Another hot topic from the last issue came from the letter to the editor regarding President Haynes* salary and housing and car allowance. While the information in that letter might startle or upset some of yotii, please remember to think critically about what you read there. Remember that in education, title and position are rewarded» As such, the status of being a university president is not without its benefits. In other words, we should not be appalled by these numbers when we have not yet had an opportunity to quantify the work that President Haynes has barely begun. Haynes is only just a few weeks in to the role of our president I think we should take the angle of seeing if we get our money's worth before we say we are paying too much. That is all for this week, I am encouraged by die responses that I am receiving and hope that many more are follow. Let me know what you really think of The Pride and what you want to see more of or less of in these pages. My email is doian005@csusm.edu. Corrections for VOL, XI No. 19 The subtitle in the article "MEChA, teens team up" has the word "empowers" spelled incorrectly, The Pride apologizes for this mistake. Ifyou notice an error or inaccuracy in The Pride, please email it to me at dolan005@csusm.edu. �Palahniuk's 'Diarv' is similar to piecing together a jigsaw puzzle ByALLISON SANSBURY Pride Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Robert Yager/UK Telegraph Author of "Fight Club" and "Lullaby" Chuck Palahniuk confounds readers with his masterful imagination. i,e ÄS &TÄSS!? "Diary," by Chuck Palahniuk, is salvation and the salvation of the the disorderly narration the story by far his most outrageous, aggravat- island, all depends on whether or not wouldn't be as interesting. Chuck Palahniuk thoppghly ing, and complicated book yet. The Misty will paint again. Palahniuk g psents the idea t M | researches his books, a injiíg for entire ^ ^kj|fbrmatted like a d iarw i n s t e a d bf numbered chapters t hetw artists don'tg|p|int to purely e r e ® T ^tóghly credible story, t fie most are m d H k days, and occasional art; he also exte&ds the definition of o i S | e o u s part; of " Dia^i' is the art to include graffiti left by build- e ndBcause t h^fcidienqpis forced r eferen^Bo the lurifib%cle. T he;jj|ry is set o nJ^aytanseH ing contractors underneath l ayersB to c ipemplate s c||e o fjflb world's Island Jllkere everybody B ) w s eacff wallpaper^ He proposes the noti$r£ mosf common, unanswerable ques: other. 2|fl the locals are v Mthy, o i l that people create | | as a remin<j|| tiojgjf even C huck^Mhniuk can't fashioned, and they love a | | e s e r v « of what tjbey already know or learned ¡¡sÉParch death, status B p . Waytansea Island has • from pas! lives; art is J souvenir a i|f ^ fcestions concerníl§¡ the possibilunique tradition called , fcrvestirH a clue, jfrSteUd' past and about tm itAeincarnation, P&to's theory of 5 i miflkility, and C arming's "white the rich; more than a t n f t i o n it • future, fPalaflliuk's complicated narrati(ft r ootflpieory, don't h j l e a concrete a legend. Jfe Evlry third g enem^F, the l o c a l style r nkes one feel lik^ a j igsa|| answejjbs of yet; Palahniuk comsimultineouslv ^ ^ H o run out o | puzzle Jldumped out w hlfcou opefc bines p l||s of these priMous theories m o n ^ ^ h ® ' ® ^ f o r c e d to rent out this book. Like a p uzzffpat first to concifjjf that death i s temporary, are immoital due to the their houses to tourists, who progres- glance, the story seems unorganized and that existence of reincarnation. sively overcrowd the peaceful and and unfocused. Slowly but surely a pleasant island. Locals ¡ hpe to get few p iffes stojtJto fitJogeth^* h er^ ^ There gs a letter at the end of the jobs to make money | R b is diffi- and there. S i^deljy, they a llpt and story addpssed to Chuck Palahniuk's ijgork adfress, which seems legiticult since they are q u ^ ^ p i l e d . The e vmtlpig npjtkes fcnse... legend says a w om^wifffnake the I i b l of & c A isiofe; f (|t by a|- mate because it the real address of : audiecfc d urftg l lbir firsf»reenin| JD^ibledi^ teoks in New York. This locals rich again w iti her an. Misty, the main character in the of "Pulp Fiction", a film by Quen- letter is the final twist in a complinovel, marries into a family on the tin Tarantino. Constant flashbacks cated and thought provoking novel island. She gives up her passion, art, caused most of the confusion in this that stimulates reconsideration of to raise her unplanned child. Misty 's and Tarantino's stories, but without immortality and reincarnation. CSUSM CALENDAR MAR 2 - MAR 8 Tuesday. March 2 Both educational and entertaining, Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan will give a performance that features culture and traditions in the form of music and dance, educating people about Mexico's history, art, and culture. Dome Plaza at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday. March 3 Choreographies of resistance are showcased in Paper or Plastic: Resisting the Dolls, a series of performances using dance, video, and computer art. Students creatively tackle compelling issues, such as body image, oppression, and feminism. Arts 101 at 2:30 p.m. Vaudeville comes to Cal State San Marcos in the form of the Wau Wau Sisters. Direct from Brooklyn, the duo will perform grandiose guitar riffs and amazing acrobatics. Get ready to laugh, cry, and swoon over the wild antics of this incredible pair. Arts 111 at 7:00 p.m. Thursday. March 4 Join new Cal State San Marcos President Karen Haynes as she meets with Professor Linda Pershing's Women's Studies 101 class for an up-close and personal discussion of women's paths to leadership in a talk entitled "A Dream and A Plan." University Hall 100 at 11:30 a.m. of Southern California, through original Cahuilla legends, narratives and scenes from Saubel's extraordinary life. The play features an all-Native American cast. California Center For the Arts, Escondido, Center Theater at 6:30 p.m. Monday. March 8 "Uterine Vinegar" with Pat Payne is a series of humorous performance vignettes that confront the medical industry's prejudices about mature women and their bodies. In the stories, a pair of sibling protagonists battle gynecologists, surgeons, selfhelp books, and feminist health centers, as they attempt to regain control of their reproductive organs. The sisters look at the continued pathology of natural female aging processes, and how these feminine ideals are played out in low income communities and communities of color. Although the subject matter is serious, the sisters' decidedly offbeat approach to their medical problems is delivered with a healthy dose of sarcasm and macabre imagination. Arts 111 at 6:00 p.m. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Many of these events have been made possible by a Lottery Grant. For more information, please contact Women's History Month Coordinator Josh Harris (jharris@csusm.edu) or Professor Linda Pershing We Are Still Here, a play by Leigh Podgorski, tells the story of Katherine (Lpershina@csusm.edu) at 760-750Siva Saubel and the Cahuilla Indians 8008. 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Then launch your career with State Fund and rise t o new heights* CirMropportufdttes may be available In: • Marketing «Communications • Underwriting «Claims «Loss Control «Business Services • Customer Service « Legal • Information Technology • Finance and Accounting • Human Resources • Administration �'The Passion' a graphic depiction of Jesus' last days By ELIZABETH BALDWIN Pride StaffWriter is when the Romans are whipping Jesus with broken glass, at one point there is barely any skin left on Jesus' back so the Romans turn him over to strip the skin off his front side. In this scene, Gibson clearly visualized for the audience how brutal and inhuman Jesus' death really was. Gibson makes the film even more authentic by having all the actors speak in the Aramaic, Hebrew or Latin. Whether you agree with the Gibson's story or not; it is undoubtedly a work of art that provokes an intense emotional feeling in anyone that views it. This movie is not anti-Semitic. I am not a theologian or an expert on Biblical Studies. At the end of film, I personally felt no negative feelings for those of the Jewish faith nor do I think the film was trying to convey that particular message. I woke up at least a dozen times last night. The constant waking up was not due to something I ate, or to go to the bathroom. The disturbance I was feeling was brought on by the film I had just seen earlier in the evening, Mel Gibson's new film, "The Passion of the Christ." The movie traces the last 12 hours of Jesus' life, starting at the beginning of his persecution and ending with his resurrection as it is portrayed in the New Testament. Unlike the previous films on this subject, the focus of Gibson's movie is Jesus' crucifixion, not his teachings. There are a few scenes in which the movie flashes back to Jesus' works; however, this is not the focus. Mel Gibson uses graphic images to guide the audience on this extremely emotional journey. There are several scenes in which Jesus is being beaten and abused. It would be an understatement to say this movie is "bloody." The photography combined with exceptional sound places the audience right there at the scene. At one point, I could feel myself twitching every time I heard the sound of a whip. I do not recommend this film to anyone under 17 without a parent or guardian present. The movie contains extremely violent and graphic images; it was hard for even me, a 27-year-old adult, to get them out of my head. After the movie concluded, I was shocked at the number of young teenagers that were walking out of the theatre. I give "The Passion of the Christ" 4stars. Gibson's passion for the movie shines through every scene. One specific part of the film, which I cannot get out of my head, Photos courtesy of Icon Distributins and New Market Films James Caviezel, a devout Catholic who refused to do a love scene in the movie "High Crimes" due to his religious beliefs, was touched from above by a lightning bolt during filming. CSUSM and The Center for the Arts host free play Photos courtesy of Larry Gus (Above and below) An all Native American cast acts out the violent history of the Cahuilla Indians. The history of the Cahuilla Indians and the extraordinary life of Tribal leader Katherine Siva Saubel on stage in Escondido. The CSUSM Arts and Lectures Series is presenting an original play written, directed and produced by Leigh Podgorski, entitled "We Are Still Here" at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido at 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Mar. 4. Admission is f ree and the event is open to the public. "We Are Still Here" is the story of Tribal Leader, Katherine Siva Saubel and the Cahuilla Indians of Southern California, told through original Cahuilla legends, narratives and scenes from Saubel's extraordinary life. Saubel is a respected tribal elder and scholar who has lectured internationally on the Cahuilla language and culture. She has served as executive director of the oldest Indian-owned and run museum and publishing house in North America and was recently inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. The Cahuilla Indians have been around more than 2,000 years. They inhabited the area from Borrego to Riverside, which is about 2,400 square miles. They are generally referred to as Mountain, Desert, and Pass Cahuillas. They are described as hunters. The men used bows and arrows, traps, throwing sticks and clubs as weapons. They hunted desert bighorn sheep, deer, antelope, rabbit, and other small mammals. The women gathered seeds, mesquite beans, pinion, acorns, cactus buds, chia, harvested the seeds of palm trees and many other plants. Not only did they gather food but they were also responsible for creating medicines and shelter. Their language of the Cahuillas is Uto-Aztecan or Shoshonean stock which is part of the same language family also shared by the Pauite. The Cahuilla located their camps near water and food. They also made baskets as well as pottery which they learned to make from their neighbors the Pueblos. There may have been as many as 10,000 Cahuillas before contact with the Europeans who in 1862 brought a small pox epidemic; after the epidemic only about 2,500 survived. Today there are about 290 registered Cahuillas as recorded by the tribal headquarters. Podgorski has written other plays, including "They Dance to the Sun," a trilogy that follows a Ute Indian family through a century of American history, and "Windstorm," a one-act play honoring Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, a champion for the rights of the dying. More information about the Arts and Lectures Series is available at www.csusm.edu/arts_lecture or by calling 760/750-4366. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2003-2004</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The fourteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 budget religion spring 2004 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/04075bf712b7d34eda2706007d4365ef.pdf f2ede0b2ecf61272a2eeef00f60e8cea PDF Text Text Weather Forecast Journey to Isreal and Puerto Rico with Tor Freed. Find out what's it like to go grocery shopping german-styie. page 4 pages 2-3 Is the UK for you? Find out from students studying abroad right now. page 8 Sunny 8 0° High 5 3° Low Waves: 2-3 ft Water temp: 5 8 1 FIRST COFYFREE 25 cents each additional TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2004 www.csusm.edu/pride OOÖOO VOL.XI NO.21 PRIDE AROUND THE WORLD By K M SCHLATTER Pride StaffWriter Spring break is approaching fast; actually, it's only four weeks away. So if you have not planned your spring break trip yet, you'd better hurry. Most CSUSM students are looking to vacation in a warm, exciting, and cheap spring break spot. So here are five that are exciting and reasonable. Mazatlan is known as the city of perpetual summers. With the longest uninterrupted beaches in all of Mexico, Mazatlan offers exciting water sports, great beaches, awesome parties, all night dance clubs, great shopping and great restaurants such as the Shrimp Factory and Shrimp Bucket. Mazatlan offers low cost shuttles, tour guides and taxicabs so you can check out some of the highlights of Mazatlan such as: the c liff divers, the Corona and Pacifico Breweries and Old Mazatlan where the old Mazatlan Cathedral is located. Mazatlan is an unforgettable spring break experience. When people hear about Cancun they automatically think of non-stop partying. Cancun is fourteen miles of beautiful coastline* with clear turquoise water and fabulous white sandy beaches. During the day you can enjoy the sights and sports that Cancun has to offer. Explore the Mayan ruins, snorkel, tour the jungles, swim with the dolphins, golf and enjoy exciting water sports like parasailing. There is also great shopping and restaurants in Cancun, and if you just want to relax, you can do so on the beach all day. The night life in Cancun is out of control. There are clubs and bars everywhere to ensure a vacation you will never forget. Get ready to kick up your feet and relax to some reggae music, because we are going to Jamaica man. Jamaica is a tourist paradise. Due to the overpopulated and poverty-ridden country, the best and safest resorts to vacation at are those like The Sandals and Beaches resorts. These resorts ensure a relaxing and exciting vacation. Plus, there is all you can eat buffets and bottomless drinks. For daytime excitement, these resorts offer snorkeling, parasailing, boating, booze cruises and c liff jumping. While in Jamaica, kick back, relax, and soak up the sun. For those students that wish to drive to a spring break destination here are two hot spots that are fun, cheap and only, a couple hours away from San Diego. See SPRING B REAK, page 2 (above; clockwise) Germany to Israel, to Spain, to Puerto Rico. We will take you to all these beautiful countries and explain the benefits and fun of venturing abroad this coming year. Photos by Sarah Carlin, Tor Freed & Elizabeth Bal<dwin/77ze Pride Pack right before you leave home ByCHADSHNKS £ride StaffWriter * - Whether you're planning to go back home to see the family, or planning to go to Beirut for the international marble players competition for spring break, chances are you need to pack. Don't worry, because packing for a trip is as fun as a toaster in the bath. Wait a minute, that's not fun—who am I kidding—packing sucks. But still, you need to be prepared. Let's go over some tricks of the trade. I heard that some of these tips have been passed down from ancient boy scout lore. But who cares, I never wanted to be a boy scout anyway. First o ff, bring a toothbrush. If you bring nothing but the clothes on your back and a toothbrush, you should be okay. When traveling, it's hard to receive help from someone if you are in their face with rotten breath, asking them where the nearest Motel 6 is. Along with a toothbrush, bring a razor If you like to pack heavier, however, you will need a bag. Anything with wheels is a plus. If traveling through airports, it's a must. If using a duffle bag, you can use duct tape to attach a skateboard to the bottom of the bag. It makes walking through the airport easier. You can attach a rope to the handle and pull it, or you can ride your bag like a sled (be careful of running in to the ankles of elderly people. This will often create an unwanted dramatic scene.) If you don't have a skateboard, it should be easy to acquire from a little brother or a friend's sibling. Maximizing space in your bag is a helpful practice. Rolling your clothes instead of folding them is a great way to save room and minimize wrinkles. Black colored shirts and pants go a long way on trips. You can get away with wearing a dirty black shirt for a couple days with no one noticing. White clothing will instantly become a magnet for coffee, See PACKING TIPS, page 2 �MY JOURNEY TO ISRAEL Editorial Staff Staff Writers Editors-in-Chief Elizabeth Baldwin Jonathan Rodley News Editor Tom Pfingsten features Editor Sarah Carlin A&E Editor Natalie Barham ChadSpinks Danielle Boldt Ombudsman Mike Dolan Business Manager Danika Quinones CÌi0W Editor Kimberly Oliver Distribution Adrian Cméìff .;,..... Aéviéçt Jenifer Woodring Lydia Crescioni Brett Davis Chelsea George Nicole Sullivan Jennifer Jones • -\ Erie Merc ado RogerNaranjo Kyle Otto | David Werth J LauraWhitaker Karen Graham Ashley Renzy Jason RobMiis Eileen Roque Loxiann Samano Joshua Sandoval Allison Sansbiiry Kim Schlatter Zelynda Smith John Stuart MftKfcVMm. Michelle Velarde Photos by Tor Freed/The Pride ByTORFREED Pride StaffWriter In a post 9-11 world, travel to the Middle East is not the way most Americans want to spend their vacation. Mention Israel and images of burned out buses, bombed restaurants and Merkava tanks rolling through the West Bank permeate our minds, it is a wonder anyone would go at all. It is a shame because, Israel, a country smaller than New Jersey, has more to see and do than most European destinations. Jerusalem is a great starting point and aside from how utterly beautiful it is one of its striking features is that every building is made of stone. In ancient times, it was believed Jerusalem was in heaven because it was always in the clouds and the long, steep ride from Tel-Aviv helps one tp understand this. Standing I n the old city, the view in any direction is breathtaking. Valleys and hills abound with neighborhoods and forests and it does not take too much to imagine you are back i n biblical times. Jerusalem has so much history and religious significance, it can be almost overwhelming. To avoid this, simply get lost in the old city and wander through the Armenian, Arab, Christian, and Jewish quarters. Take in the smell of aromatic spices and strong Turkish coffee that can be found everywhere. At some point, you will want to see the Wailing Wall, Judaism's third holiest site. It was the retaining wall to the second temple before the Romans burnt it down in A.D. 70. It is fascinating because on top of it lies the Temple Mount and the Al-Aqusa; Mosque, Islam's third holiest site. The Holy Church of the Sepulcher is right down the road; it was built at the spot where Jesus was nailed to the cross. The Brave traveler can also venture out to Yad Vashem, Israel's holocaust museum that is enormous and at times difficult. It's also where all visiting heads of state are brought. Tel-Aviv is completely different from Jerusalem. In this hundred-year-old city, you will feel like you are in Miami. There are modern high rises, fancy restaurants and very chic young people talking on cell phones wherever they go. There is a very long promenade on the beach where TelAviv sits and it is lined with restaurants, bars, and clubs where if you do not look good enough, you do not get in. Jerusalem feels like history and religion, Tel-Aviv screams party, which they do until seven in the a.m. There are tons of art galleries and historical museums. It's a fast paced town and the best way to see it is to just wander around and get lost. After all the history, museums and ancient ruins, it's time to just relax and head out to the port city o f Eilat. Only five miles wide, it sits in the red sea between Egypt and Jordan. Eliat is about beach bars and Vegas style hotels. The desert is right at its doorstep and riding a camel can be an interesting if not smelly adventure. Eilat also offers submarine tours and has an interactive dolphin park. The reefs in the Red Sea are some of the best in the world for diving and the water is warm and inviting with lots of tropical fish. Nightlife, it doesn't matter where you go, is cranking. This is a city of guilty pleasures. Israel doesn't require a visa for Americans and if booked in advance, round trip tickets can be around six hundred dollars. It is not the most popular destination but the exchange rate is good and there is a lot to do. A ll opinions a nd l etters t o t he editor, published m The Pride, r^resetrf the ^ I author, apd do notnecessarily of The Pride, ^ ^ ^ J C ^ È i ^ ^ t ì ^ University editorials se^eseni flie majority opinion lof Tkè Pride editorial board L etters t o t he e ditors s hould intatte a ddress, t elephone ^ i dentificali^ for M SPRING Ü mi lmm BREAK asf f from page 1 oc e mi ti>* Only four hours away is Sin City. Las Vegas is a twenty-four hour non-stop party. Vegas offers incredible hotels and casinos on the strip that house worldfamous clubs. After a night of partying, you can enjoy the famous buffets, gamble, watch a show or two and if you have some time you should walk around and take a look at the outrageous casinos. . The last spring break hot spot is Rosarito. It is a little over an hour away. Rosarito has exciting clubs like Papas and Beer, Senor Frogs, Rock and Roll Taco and Boom Boom. After a night of partying at the clubs there are cheap hotels, so you can sleep the day away. With a nd s ^bfcrtf^i v ia «aeeto3pie m ail r ather t hill the IttdlvMiial editors^ It m the policy & The Pride not to print anonymous letters. ; ] D j 4># elassified advershould not be Icoèsteied as,,tte- endorsement The the right to reject à dv^i i s i ^ ; : • ; The Pride îs pubjished weekly oh Tuesdays during thè academic year. Distribution includes all of ' CS0SM eiti^us, ; ïoèài eateries and olher San Marcos commué1 iiity establishments; Cai State Säa Marcos 333 N ' mto Oaks Valley Road "San Marcos, CA92096-0001 Pbone: (760)750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E -mail: priae@csiisaB.edtt Ade-maifcPrkfe_ads@csuan.edu D D PACKING TIPS w i l f D I Rosarito's proximity to the border, it's a great spring break spot that is convenient with all the fun you need. With spring break so close, keep these five hot spots in mind. Just sit back, relax under the sun and party your school worries away because spring break is almost here. T U IA CHOICE from p a g e 1 TP • ' O F S A N M ARCOS salsa, ketchup, wine and numerous other staining agents once it leaves for vacation. Stick to black or dark clothing whenever possible. If flying, I advise anyone to avoid checking luggage on a flight unless they have to. A good trick to provide more carry-on room is to wear the bulkiest clothes on the plane. You spare valuable baggage room, and if you wear a large jacket with many pockets, you can stuff them with books, CDs, or more clothes. (Warning: you will have to empty out all contents of your pockets at the security checkpoint. Putting underwear i n your pockets might be embarrassing, but if you have an unusually amusing taste in underwear, go for it.) Know your clothes. Bring your most versatile outfits. Pack clothing that you can be comfortable wearing in hot or cold climates. Always check the weather of your destination. This can save a lot of hassle, but as we all know, weather forecasts can be wrong. Bring along at least one pair of clothes that would accommodate weather opposite of what the forecast says. Most importantly, have fun and be safe. --£AN HUP-- N 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Sulte S 3 blocks south of 78 -- I MPORTANT ! Nf% — b irthchoice.net Mb . w f-ir'vfV M m t%m§lÜAi fiP �THE PRIDE SPECIAL EDITION " 0 9 24 >0 PUERTO RICO offers the best of the Caribbean ByTORFREED Pride StaffWriter Puerto Rico is often the starting point for people taking cruises around the Caribbean. Unfortunately, that means most people only spend a day there and miss much Of what this exciting island has to offer. Everyone likes a tropical destination and Puerto Rico will not fail in that regard, but it also has a lot of history, a vibrant culture and all the modern amenities that people love. Puerto Rico has lots of mountains iathe center of the Island for hiking, world-class surfing in Rincón and even horseback riding. There are also excellent golf courses for those wanting a more 'Hawaiian' vacation. Whether you want a rugged, adventurous holiday, being a beach bum or clubbing in San Juan, it's all there. San Juan, the capital city of Puerto Rico, is really two parts. The main city has been built up, is very modern and serves as the banking center of the Caribbean. Here you'llfindtrendy cafés, fine restaurants and trend-setting clubs with some of the most beautiful people in the world. It's easy to take it all in, lounging on the beach, and then go clubbing at night. The old city was revamped in the early 90's to retain its traditional Spanish architecture. Here you'll find old buildings in bright colors and cobblestone streets—remnants of Spanish settlers who tried to make it like home. This is the place to be: most of the tourists don't frequent the bars here and you'll run into some really wonderful locals. At the end of the city is Old Fort Morro, a sprawling park that used to house cannons to protect the Island from invasion. Leaving the city and driving through the countryside is quite interesting, Things stop being so modern and become much more cultural. Rincón is a fun place, not only because it has some of GETPAID FOR YOUR 0 MI0NSÜ Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! ww.paidontaurveys.com M athematics T utor Retired investment executive with advanced degree in mathematics is available to tutor college level mathematics courses. Contact: Lenny at wardwissner@msn.com Call: (760)294-2480 or (760) 443-7896(cell) Photos by Tor Freed/The Pride Photos by Tor F reed/r^PW^ the best waves in the world, but because it's a sleepy town and the beaches are relaxing. It's not unusual to see roosters roaming about or wild yaks in someone's yard. The people are very laid back and the town is quiet, perfect for some rest and relaxation. Puerto Rico also boasts the highest point in the Caribbean, the Arecibo observatory. It's a bit of a drive to get there but the view is breathtaking and y o u can see much of the Caribbean for miles. While you're there, for those that like hiking there's a really interesting hike down into San Cristobal Canyon. it's literally a chasm in the middle of the Island that you can follow to an old quarry with great swimming. The vegetation is lush, and the waterfall at the end of the quarry is not to be missed, Puerto Rico has a few other interesting attractions as well. The Sea of Mayaguez has phosphorescent water. There are tour boats that go out at night and anything that touches the water sets off a natural light show because of all the algae. It's a f U n ride and unlike anything you'll ever see. The Luquillo beaches, a little east of San Juan, are some of the nicest anywhere. Long strips of clean white sand with public bathrooms and cafeterias make it very popular, since Puerto Rico is under the jurisdiction of the U.S., travel i s easy and the currency is the U.S. dollar. You'll find everything inviting: the culture, the people and the food are all top-notch. OMBUDSMAN'S i i f e S S ^ P P i ^ ^ I ff? H H S PrideOaixtàsmm " With sprióg tófc just around ; Tbe eaption a cconjjma^^ Pndé I m decided to a sj>eciai:; ¿1 *- ; .V as yòu read through these pages Pr S S I ? ^ there are, in feet, Pride Staff Writer Nicole Sol- ' m hard news stories. 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Call 928-344-1374 or e-mail TEALSEA@aoLcom màkcts sending mamiteturmg together t o (Mna^ misid^tifies t f c t ì ^ - f tbe s t o i ^ o e ^ ^ ¡¡¡¡¡:tó^ weeL It is Center for the Arts host free • my • hope, as well as that trf tttó ìté 1 H • FOR RENT- 3 brdm 21/2 bath new condo walk to campus. $1,500 or $500 each (3 roomates) avi 3/01/04 call (858) 350-9272 V— - JUST $ 2 5 1É»Wlli<H SeestereJeräetaHs 4- WHEN YOU BUY ONE AT ^ SÏÏÎSJÎSL masmmnmm 20% OFF ANY PACKAGE SM IT I 68$ti8ters « SM »äst present cmswii (§ p *; g W i|| ! ^ 8 i^ �spsecHen By SARAH CARLIN Pride StaflfWriter The only appropriate answer to the question, "What was it like living abroad for an entire year?" is the cheap one. The cheap answer is at the same tiijje the most honest: "I can't." In a quaint college town in the south of Germany was where I lived for an entire year. A s sleepy as the town felt most of the time, never have I felt as awake as I did living my life somewhere completely different to what I had known up to that point in my life. I could write about the endless churches and castles I saw during those twelve months, but the memory of the grocery store is what permeates most strongly. I can smell the fresh baked pretzels and the cheese. I remember my walk through the snow, down the bike path, past the yellow phone booth and the geese that would honk at passers by. The grocery store closest to my east-German-esque style living situation was the HL-Markt. This grocery store was unlike any major American grocery store; not SlB OUBlSCtt? only was hot, spicy food sometimes difficult to find, only: three check-out stands and a myriad of sausages, but a number of other things I had to become accustomed to. Take for. instance, when in the German grocery store, or farmer's market, one must not touch, feel or squeeze to test the ripeness of any fruit or vegetable. I found this out the hard way one morning while examining avocados at the market. "Was machen Sie!?!" said an older German frau. I was confused, dropped the avocado in the bin, and walked away a bit perplexed. Germans have a very stern language at times, and the approximate English translation of my encounter would be, "What the hell are you doing!?!" My grandmother, who is originally from Berlin, and currently lives in the Los Angeles area, just as she has for the past forty years, explained to me when she came to visit that Germans do not feel fruits or vegetables at the grocery store. She also explained to me that this was a benefit as she sees it to living in America: testing your produce prior to purchase. Another thing I could never get used to was the idea of standing in line at the store. There is no personal bubble, that space you own wherever you go, like there is here in America, that everyone else is keenly aware of. People breathe on you in line. You feel every exhale of the guy standing behind you on the back of your neck. After much aggravation I adapted. I couldn't change the people standing in the line, but I could change the way I was standing in line. I began placing the basket on the floor between my legs and standing over it sideways. I was happy not to be breathed on, and no one really noticed my change in position. Here, in America at the major market chains, consumers choose from ten different checkout stands at any given time, whether it's 4 a.m. or 12 p.m. If the line is three or more people long a new check stand opens and customers will ask the person next in line to go ahead. It took me a long time to get used to the German system of check stand lines. There was never, in my experience, a time when I was asked to go ahead because I would be the next person to be checked out. Instead, whoever could run, push or shove his or her way through the quickest was the winner. Photo by Sarah Carün/The Pride Cafe's line up the sidewalks in Germany. It took a very long time to get used to this. I thought everyone was just rude. I should have caught on sooner, but didn't really feel comfortable with the idea of bulldozing through shopping carts and baskets just to pay for my items first. A s time passed, after spending too much time in line, there was the revelation that I had been living in the country long enough that I should really attempt to fit in better. On one particular frosty December morning, the line was at least ten people long and there was only one check-out stand open. I saw from the corner of my eye a teenager, Fanta and chocolate in hand, waiting on the side for the new check-out stand to open. I slyly left the second to last spot in line and pretended to examine the chocolates. I watched the woman from the corner o f my eye take her seat at her cash register, and then swooped in with my basket of goods. I felt a little- guilty, like cutting in a line of cars by using the freeway shoulder—not that I would ever do that. I looked around as I placed my items on the conveyor belt to see the faces of my fellow shoppers, but there weren't any angry expressions on the faces of anyone in line. I had successfully made them think I was German. After this turning point, living in my cute college town was different. Instead of pin-pointing all of the similarities, or the differences between Tubingen and my hometown, I started living where I was, and stopped living somewhere in between the two. The shock & awe of a Spanish Bullfight By ELIZABETH BALDWIN Pride StaffWriter The best part about traveling is the unexpected events that happen to you. I like to refer to these as "blessings in disguise" because these are the moments that will stay with you forever. On my way to Barcelona, Spain I got stuck in Seville. Getting stuck was really me not knowing I had to book a reservation and then finding out the trains were all filled up for the next three days. Seville is one of the best places I found in Europe. The people are extremely warm and friendly; the weather is a perfect 75 degrees; and the streets are clean and safe for walking around at all hours. On one of my walks around the city I came across an advertisement for a bullfight that would be taking place that day. I thought this would be a great opportunity for some cheap entertainment. Well it was definitely cheap, but way beyond entertaining. I had never been to a bullfight before and was so excited to see what one actually is like. m I found out quite soon that yes, the matadors do dress in the traditional costume that is depicted in movies. But one new detail that struck me in the heart was that the bulls are stabbed in the back before they even enter the ring. And to make the fight even less fair; there are about 4 -6 "helpers" out in the ring protecting the matador from the bull. A s I watched the battle from my ringside seat, I was shocked and amazed at the brutality of this popular Spanish sport. After the matador stabs the bull so much that the animal can barely move, he then makes a sort of flourish movement with his arm and finishes the bull o ff by sticking a sword Photo by Elizabeth Baldwin/77ie Pride A bull gets led away f rom t he ring a fter being stabbed between the eyes by a victorious matador. the bull's eyes. At this point the whole stadium stands up cheering.. .for what I'm not sure. The "unforgettable" moment that I experienced at this event was when the fifth bull came out and during the socalled "battle", the bull skewered the matador with his horns. This was the most surreal image I have ever witnessed. I saw the bull literally stick his horns into the matador's right thigh and lower stomach...then lift the man entirely o ff the ground. I am not sure I can say that the bull won this fight...as soon as the man was taken away about six men came out and killed the bull. This seems very unfair to the bull. It was rough to watch a man get hurt, but it just seems so wrong to kill the bull if he wins the fight. I tried to find out the next day if the matador had died, but all the newspapers were in Spanish. I do not think I will ever go see another bullfight, but I will never forget the one that I saw. THF, PDTIÌF rKILIE Weputoutevery ��THE PRIDE SPECIAL EDITION What is it like to be an international student at CSUSM? Yoko Suzuki and Emily Ng explain what it is like to be a student so farfrom home By JASON ROBBINS Pride Staff Writer By CLAUDE SAYF Pride Staff Writer Being far from home is quite an experience. Being far from home in another country and not speaking the language can be terrifying. Yoko Suzuki is a 23-year-old senior from Kanagawa, Japan. She started her college career three and a half years ago at San Diego State University's English program. This program was for new students in the United States who needed to learn English quickly in order to begin college. Moving to a new country for school is a very adventurous thing to do. She felt only excitement when she got here. Living in San Marcos, she started at Palomar College getting her general education requirements out of the way. At that time she didn't have a motorized form of transportation, so she bought a bicycle and got around on it instead. Suzuki says that her bike became her best friend for the next year and a half as she rode it everywhere. After completing her general education requirements at Palomar. College she transferred to Cal State San Marcos. Her major is Sociology and she plans on using her degree to help children in need alt around the world. She aspires to work for organizations like UNICEF that help children. Suzuki believes -that because children are the future of the world, they must be cared for and provided with the same kind of education that she feels, so fortunate to have. Yoko appreciates her sociology professors because they have been so kind to her. They never have any quams about staying after class to help her or making extra time for her, she says. That type of concern and care is what she wants to share with others after college. And given the right opportunities, she will. It's not easy being away from her family, who own a sushi restaurant in Japan called Shige Zushi. Shige is her dad's first name and Zushi means sushi. It's a family-run business that her mom, dad, and grandfather work at . Suzuki's older sister is also away from Japan, working as a hairdresser in Sydney, Australia. Yoko had the opprtunity to spend last New Years with her in Australia. They had a wonderful time enjoying the ceremonies andfireworkstogether, she says. For Yoko, the experience of a college education in a far away land made her see how precious her life in Japan really was. She is able to look at her country from the outside in and see the good and the bad that Japan has to offer. When, asked what she thought about being away from her country she answered, "You don't know what you've got until it's gone." • How many ocean waves do you think break between Hong Kong and North America in a day? My estimate is about nine million; plus or minus ten million. While nine million is plenty, do these waves alone serve to propel dreams across the Pacific Ocean? Or does it take something else? In some cases all it takes is a degree from a California university and a messy serving of the English language. These are the incentives that guided the 21 year old, international student, Emily Ng to CSUSM. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Emily left her homeland to finish high school in Canada. Upon graduation, Ng then left Canada for a college she had heard about during a college fair. This college was Cal State University San Marcos. "English is an international language," said Ng in explaining why she chose to attend an American school. Acting congruent with her reasoning; she selected Global Business Management as her major. As her travels and studies reveal, Ng is a truly international student. When Ng is able to ignore the wailing pleas of her text books, she enjoys partying, dancing, and time with her friends. While a lack of confidence once inhibited her personality, Ng says she has established friendly relationships through the International Club. Despite the radness of San Marcos and the new Starbucks in the library, Emily and her friends prefer downtown San Diego for social activities. In comparing San Marcos to her birthplace, Ng said "Hong Kong is more fun." There is no doubt. Sometimes it is difficult to have fun inside the classroom too. Emily understands most simple English words but has trouble with the more complex ones. Fortunately professors have acknowledged her limited English in a positive manner. She says that instructors have exhibited patience and effort in dealing with her situation. When it comes to the more concrete components of our campus, Ng has mixed feelings. "I expected a bigger school." This international student, who essentially traveled thousands of miles to learn English and attend college, had no clue as to how small the CSUSM campus was. She said she expected the community to be more populated and for there to be more sports teams. It is indeed hard to recognize our campus as small without the aid of blue prints or a visit. But it is easy to imagine some of the lumbering difficulties that may subdue even the most spirited of international students. Ms. Ng includes the language barrier, financial issues, and self-reliance on her list. She has a part time job on campus to help nurture her finances and must rely on herself for every other challenge. Yet it is clear that being^away from home has its benefits. "I enjoy being alone sometimes." Ng said there was too much pressure at home. This comes from a working student from Hong Kong up against a language barrier and the doldrums of San Marcos. ' For Emily Ng, waves were not what propelled her dreams across the vast Pacific. It was not several soulenriching, will extracting, ocean sunsets that forced her to reach past the horizon. It was education and English. And it was the resolve to be truly international. Emily's best experience at CSUSM: "Meeting new people." TUesday, March 9,2004 5 Lit S tudies g ets an I nternational p rospective f rom Professor Moukhlis ByTOM PFINGSTEN Pride StaffWriter Salah Moukhlis is clicking through a photo album on his computer of pictures he took the last time he went home to Morocco. Little black-haired nephews, dusty roads and colorful marketplaces fill the screen. "By the way," he says, pausing on a photo of an ornate brick building, "that's the oldest university in the world." The irony is not lost on Moukhlis, whose education has taken him from Morocco to England and Long Island. He teaches literary theory at CSUSM—one of the youngest universities in the world—while in Fes, Morocco, his counterparts have been instructing students since A.D. 859. During his time as an undergraduate in Morocco— and then during later work on his M. Lit in Victorian Studies in England—Moukhlis focused exclusively on British literature. But after having a drink with a colleague in Morocco, where he taught college classes for 12 years, Moukhlis decided that he needed to study literature from "The Maghreb." After awakening to the world of African writing, Moukhlis says he remembers thinking, "Hey, I want to read something about myself, about my people." With that in mind, he began working on his PhD in Comparative Studies at Stony Brook University in New York, with a focus on the Maghreb, "Maghreb" is the Arabic word for "west," but serves as the name for the country of Morocco, situated on the north-west corner of Africa. Maghreb literature, written mostly in Arabic, has been heavily influenced by the years that Morocco spent as a French Protectorate (1912-1956). The diversity Moukhlis has experienced in his education makes for an interesting take on literature: British traditionalism with an African postcolonial twist. While Moukhlis has studied British literature extensively, he makes no apologies for European colonialists. "It's good to see things in perspective," he says. "They literally carved Africa." Moukhlis also notes that British colonial texts played a large part in sparking his interest in Maghreb literature, much of which exists as an answer to colonialism. "When you read what these people have to say about you, all of a sudden you're not a neutral reader," he says. Speaking with an accent that is neither wholly French nor wholly Moroccan, Moukhlis explains that English is his fourth language, preceded by Arabic, French and Moroccan Arabic, a barely-distinguishable Arabic dialect. He is known by his students for that accent, as well as for his quirky style of teaching and his former "addiction" to breath mints. They also know him for his unusual passion for subjects widely regarded as dry and difficult to teach. It's not rare to find Moukhlis energetically teaching the details of Russian Formalism or New Historicism, .pacing the classroom with his coffee cup in hand and drawing pictures on the blackboard. How does he explain his excitement? Turning back to his computer, Moukhlis admits with a guilty smile, "I just love literary theory." �H2LIDAY F2fc HUmMITY If vacationing at the beach isn'tfor you, try one of these alternative breaks and help others at the same time Photo courtesy of Partick Bonz By TOR FREED Pride Staff Writer (from left to right) Melissa Holliday, Brian Reed, and Brock Winstead, students from NC State, work on the roof of a Habitat house. If you are strapped for cash and cannot afford to go to your regular hot spots such as Cancun, Hawaii, or Daytona Beach alternative spring breaks may be an interesting option. You will miss the party vibe but the payoff of alternative spring breaks may be rewarding. Alternative Spring break programs enable students to participate in helping and learning more about the epidemic of homelessness in this area. Students Photo courtesy of Steffan Hacker Becky Sutter and Jamie Smith work on the framing of the Habitat house. '!'Alternative Spring Break programs enable students to participate in helping and learning more about the epidemic homelessness work with organizations such as the YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, and other community based organizations. The goal is to educate students and open minds, while giving them handson experiences toward the issues of homelessness. If San Diego is a little too close to home to be spring break worthy, then you might want to head a little north and spend a week in Santa Cruz and • San Francisco. In these cities, alternative spring breaks offer a closer look and understanding of people with disabilities. Join and meet other fellow Cal State students as they learn the rights and laws affecting disabled of populations, mental-physical-cultural awareness, and a survey of different organiza- tions such as people with cerebral palsy and mental retardation. These may not be your typical spring break ideas however, alternative spring breaks offer something more rewarding. They offer an opportunity to help your local community while educating and experiencing critical issues close to home. If you are looking to do something during spring break with a little more substance than cheap drinks and easy hook-ups then alternative spring breaks may leave your heart singing rather than heart broken. For more information on these and other alternative spring breaks go to www.statravel.com. Spring Break rip-offs By EIJKABEra BALDWIN Pride StaffWriter California Student Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) released a report citing that students pay on average 62 percent more for travel. The report found that travel companies included hidden, fees along with deceptive marketing practices in their Spring Break travel packages. "Spring Break is supposed to be a chance for students to relax and recuperate. Instead, travel companies are using it as a chance to fleece students," said Merriah Fairchild, CALPIRG higher education advocate. Students are encouraged to research a travel agency before booking a package deal. Also, beware of any company that requires you to sign a contract waiving or limiting your legal rights to file a dispute or receive a refund. To read the full consumer' report on student travel go to j www.calpirgstudents.org. 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Plus, if it's one of those friends that you love to death but who drives you nuts after being around them for a few hours just imagine how you'll feel after a few days. Check the weather and pack for it. You don't want to drag around a bunch if unwanted baggage so pack the essentials and try to leave everything else at home. If you already know most of your itinerary pack by outfit not by piece and try to pick outfits that can go with the same accessories. If you're going somewhere warm, however, you should pack at least one warm outfit because even deserts get cold at night. If you're going somewhere that requires you to be in your bikini or trunks the whole time, work on your tan beforehand to try to prevent burning. You don't want to have to stay in the hotel after the first day because the skin is peeling off your back. Another way t o avoid burning is to pack your sunscreen. One that you might want to try is Bullfrog: it comes as strong as SPF45 and lasts extremely well in water, though it is a little greasy. For those traveling to foreign countries, you can check regional recommendations on vaccinations, food and water-borne illnesses at www.cdc.gov/travel or call toll free 877-FYI-TRIP. It gives you helpful ways to avoid illnesses in any destination. For instance, those of you going to Mexico should bring bottled water even to brush your teeth with and not drink any beverages with ice. Another thing travelers should consider is trip insurance. The best policies cover trip cancellation, trip interruption, baggage and trip delay, accidental medical expenses, in-hospital indemnity, lost or stolen baggage, rental car collision damage waiver and rental car personal accident insurance. Call your insurance company to verify that you have medical coverage overseas. If you have a AAA membership, you may already be covered. If you're taking a road trip make sure you have a fully-inflated spare tire. Bring a flashlight, a cell phone and your A AA card in case you have any problems and end up on the side of the road somewhere. Try to drive during the day and if you do drive at night avoid truck stops and scary neighborhoods. For all those flying to their vacation spot, you can avoid flight delays by flying in the morning, the later the day goes the more air traffic has built up and don't even attempt to fly on a Friday. Try to get a nonstop flight but if you have to take a lay-over try to avoid airports known for bad weather or traffic. Also, when packing for a plane trip make sure to pack electronics, jewelry, documents, medicine or any necessary valuable items in a carry-on bag. If you're traveling with a friend split your luggage between the two bags so if one is lost you still have some clean clothes to change into. Once you get to your destination you're most likely going to need some cash. There are three options: converting all your cash to foreign currency, using traveler's checks or using credit cards. The problem with carrying your cash around the whole trip is that you probably won't get a very good exchange rate and if something happens to it you're^ stuck. With travelers checks you can cash them out as you need throughout your trip and if they end up lost or stolen you can have them replaced. Meanwhile, no one else can use your traveler's checks because they require matching signatures and a photo ID. When cashing traveler's checks or exchanging your cash for foreign currency, try to go to a bank—they usually give the best exchange rate, so you won't be losing some of your hard earned cash during the exchange. Another way to get a good exchange rate is to use your credit card. If you have a card and plan to pay the balance responsibly, use it when you travel overseas to get you a better exchange rate that you'll get almost anywhere. Credit card companies can get better rates than you can, so if you charge your hotel and restaurant bills instead of converting travelers checks and paying cash, it will end up costing you less. Probably the most important piece of travel advice for everyone is, have fun. After all, that is what vacations are all about. L ETTERS F ROM A BROAD Two csusm students write in from overseas about their experience in the United Kingdom If you had the opportunity to change your life would you take it or let, it pass you by? Imagine travelling the world on your weekends, having friends from all over and gaining the experience of a lifetime! You can have all of this just by studying abroad. My name is Stacy Goldstein and I didn't know why I wanted to study abroad at first, I just knew I had to do it. I had no expectations, just the curiosity- of wondering what it would be like to live and attend a university in the UK. Now, after one semester, I have travelled through most of Europe and have friends in Spain, Finland, France, Germany, and Australia and of course in England. I am also involved in the International Society and play for the University of Central Lancashire's Women's Basketball Team. I liked being here so much that I decided to extend my stay for another semester. It definitely wasn't the cold, "rainy weather that kept me here; instead it was the people, the culture, and the opportunity to gain a new set of eyes that allowed me to see America in another light. Living in another country has helped me gain a better perspective on America and the world. Don't get me wrong, I still love America and I miss the beach and eating carne asada burritos, but overall, studying and living in another country is unlike anything else I've ever experienced, and it's something you would have to try for yourself to fully understand. It's so refreshing to wake up every day and be faced with decisions like: do I want to travel to London or Paris today? It's so easy to travel because the transportation system here is so amazing and it makes me forget all about my car at home. The social life is also thrilling and ongoing, sometimes I find myself going out every night: I mean going t o pubs is a part of the British culture and I'm just doing my part to understand it. The going to school part is also great; I like the fact that you are encouraged to call your professors by their first names, and also that we are not given homework or tests! At the university I'm attending, class only meets once a week and your grades are based on two essays. Sometimes it can be difficult to balance school, clubs, sports, travelling and a social life but then again.. .it's all a part of the experience. All I know is that coming here was the best decision of my life and has changed me forever. So, whatever your reasons are for studying abroad, whether it be to travel, pick up a British accent, meet new people or no reason at all; just stop by Global Affairs and look into it, because it could be the best thing you ever did too! Hiya from Preston, UK I found out why European cars have such heavy frames, 'parking spaces" are half on the curb and half on the street; those cobblestone streets don't help either. I have yet to drive on what us Americans would call the 'wrong' side of the road but would like to try. On the other hand, never have I felt so liberated from my car, or walked so much in my life. It feels great. The streets in town are busy with people, unlike America's deserted main streets. It's pleasant to drop into a pastry shop on your way to class or slip into the small shop tucked away down an alley. I think my friend had the best advice: "Be a sponge and absorb everything around you." I feel invigorated being in a different country and participating in other cultures. It's easy to pick out the Brits standing in a queue (line) for the club, they are the ones without a coat on whether it's freezing or raining. In addition to the British culture, I live with two Polish, one German and another American. It's fun to compare our languages, food and other idiosyncrasies. So . ...everyone was right, the food has something to be desired, but when I get desperate there is always Subway, KFC, or McDonalds. Globalization couldn't be more obvious. Starbucks is also a hot spot but I have yet to find one in my university library. In addition to the few familiar restaurants, the entertainment industry is very alive with American films and music. In other words, it's hard to get homesick. I have to be honest, there are a few things I miss - like regular size kitchen appliances, service at restaurants and toilets that flush. The Brits would say, "Yeah, the toilets are dodgy." I never knew it was a luxury. Since the tip is included on the bill the food servers are very inattentive. If you get their attention you have to be ready to order or else you sit around for another twenty minutes. This is something that I need to adapt to, I am usually eating on the go.. Traveling or 'going on holiday' couldn't be easier here. I have already explored London and ventured to Liverpool (home of the Beatles), Manchester (home of the famous football or soccer team), York (you don't know York, c'mon), Edinburgh, Scotland (to see the castle and men in kilts), Conwy castle in Northern Wales, and this weekend, who knows where the train will drop me. If only the U.S. was smaller, I would ride the train over flying any day. On a more serious note, university, or uni to the locals, is structured a lot differently. It only takes three years to earn a bachelor degree because they don't take any general education courses. Your chosen major is 4 much more indepth study; hence, students are more specialized in their field. One of the most intriguing lessons that I have learned thus far is others perspectives of the United States and 'our land of opportunity.' I never appreciated being an American until others brought it to my attention. Don't miss your chance; travel while you are young and don't have as many responsibilities! Open your mind! Cheers, Zoe Underhill �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2003-2004</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The fourteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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